Standard for the Servicing of Halon and Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems

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Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S593
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 13.220.10; 03.080.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Scope

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1.1  These requirements apply to companies involved in the charging, recharging, maintenance, repair, inspection and decommissioning of halon and clean agent extinguishing systems and equipment, including the recovering and reconditioning of the halon and halocarbon clean agent.

1.2  These requirements apply to the servicing of Halon 1301 and halocarbon clean agent systems.

1.3  These requirements do not apply to the servicing of carbon dioxide systems or portable fire extinguishers.  The servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers is covered in CAN/ULC S532, Standard for the Regulation of the Servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Project need:

Project Need
Proposal to develop a National Standard of Canada from ULC/ORD-1058.18, Servicing of Halon and Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems.

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