BS 5306-8:2012 PDF

Scope: This part of BS 5306 gives advice and guidance on the suitability and positioning of portable fire extinguishers,primarily those conforming to BS EN 3,that can be carried by one person and that are used for the protection of buildings, other premises,contents and to assist evacuation. This part of BS 5306 is not applicable to aircraft,caravans or marine craft. NOTE Portable fire extinguishers for use in aircraft are specified in BS 7867,their provision in caravans is dealt with in BS 3632 and BS EN 1645-1, whilst those for marine craft and motor vehicles are the subject of a number of international agreements, government regulations and advisory publications.

BS 5306-8:2012 Referenced Document

BS 5306-3 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice*， 2017-10-31 Update
BS 7863 Recommendations for colour coding to indicate the extinguishing media contained in portable fire extinguishers
BS EN 2 Classification of fires
BS EN 3 Portable fire extinguishers - Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers

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