Standard for Water-Based Automatic Extinguisher Units

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1384
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

These requirements cover the construction and operation of water-based automatic extinguisher units intended for total flooding applications when installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

 
Automatic extinguisher units do not have a manual means of operation, and are not intended for protection of fire risks larger than those specified in the manufacturer's instructions for a single unit by using multiple units.

Project need:

Joint Canada-United States National Standard

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