STANDARD FOR DRY CHEMICAL FOR USE IN HAND AND WHEELED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S514
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
13.220.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1  These requirements cover chemical, physical and performance properties of dry chemical fire extinguishing agents for use in portable fire extinguishing equipment being evaluated to CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers.

1.2  These requirements are also intended for the evaluation of recharge dry chemical fire extinguishing agents for use in extinguishers meeting the requirements of CAN/ULC-S504, provided the performance of the combination of the extinguisher and recharge agent, including performance during fire tests, can be shown to be equivalent to that of the original extinguisher.

Project need:

ULC S514 Reaffirmation

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