ASTM F1333-91(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets
Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets
ABSTRACT
This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. These cabinets are classified as Type I (single cabinet) and Type II (double cabinets). Type I cabinets are further subdivided into two grades: Grade 1 which has a right-hand door and Grade 2 with a left-hand door. Each of these grades has three classes according to material: Class A is made of mild steel, Class B with stainless steel, and Class C with aluminium. On the other hand, Type II cabinets have only one grade, Grade 1 with right-hand door active leaf. This grade is further classified into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. The parts of these cabinets shall include: frame, hinge pad, hinge, brace, door, staple, hook, latch, keeper, rivet, clip, snubber, retainer, saddle, strap, clip, washer, back, leg, bolt, and back bar. Fire and foam cabinets shall be free of weld spatter, burrs, and sharp corners, rough edges, and other defects which might be hazardous to personnel and equipment.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Valves, hose, and fittings are not included.
FIG. 1 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type I
Note 1: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
FIG. 2 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type II
1.2 Optional back and legs may be provided.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2019
- Technical Committee
- F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
- Drafting Committee
- F25.11 - Machinery and Piping Systems
Relations
- Replaces
ASTM F1333-91(2013) - Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2013
Overview
ASTM F1333-91(2019), Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets, establishes comprehensive requirements for the design and construction of both single and double fire and foam station cabinets. This international standard, developed by ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology, supports industry needs by ensuring cabinets are structurally robust, safely constructed, and uniform in quality. The specification covers types, grades, classes, and finishing details, improving fire safety and foam storage reliability in marine, industrial, and commercial environments.
Key Topics
Cabinet Types and Classifications
- Type I (Single Cabinet): Can have a right-hand (Grade 1) or left-hand (Grade 2) active door leaf.
- Type II (Double Cabinet): Only Grade 1, featuring a right-hand active door leaf.
Material Classes
- Class A: Constructed from mild steel, compliant with ASTM A36/A36M or equivalent.
- Class B: Made from stainless steel, as specified in ASTM A167 and A312/A312M.
- Class C: Manufactured from aluminium, adhering to ASTM B209 and B221.
Component Specifications
- Comprehensive itemization of parts, including frame, hinges, door plates, latches, hooks, retainers, fire hose saddles, securing straps, and hardware (bolts, washers, rivets, nuts).
- Optional parts such as back plates and legs, providing flexibility in installation and mounting.
Workmanship and Safety
- Cabinets must be free of weld spatter, burrs, sharp edges, and other hazards to personnel and equipment.
- Surface finishes ensure corrosion resistance and safe handling: Class A typically receives a zinc silicate coating, while Classes B and C can remain uncoated or optionally coated.
Manufacturing and Compliance
- All welding must comply with recognized industry standards, including American Bureau of Shipping and American Welding Society (AWS D1.1).
- Cabinets are to be properly packaged, labeled, and protected for shipping.
Applications
- Marine Vessels: Ensures safe, standardized housing for fire and foam equipment on ships, supporting quick emergency response while complying with international safety requirements.
- Industrial Facilities: Provides robust storage for fire safety and foam equipment in factories, chemical plants, and refineries.
- Commercial Buildings: Enables building managers and facility operators to meet regulatory requirements for emergency preparedness.
- Custom Installations: Optional cabinet features such as back plates and legs accommodate various installation environments.
By adhering to ASTM F1333-91(2019), manufacturers, shipbuilders, and facility managers can ensure their fire and foam station cabinets are compatible, safe, and fit for purpose, thereby supporting risk mitigation in critical environments.
Related Standards
- ASTM A36/A36M: Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
- ASTM A53/A53M: Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated
- ASTM A167: Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
- ASTM A312/A312M: Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
- ASTM B209 and B221: Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet, Plate, Rods, Bars, Tubes, and Profiles
- ASTM F783: Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
- ASME B18.21.1 & B18.22.1: Specifications for washers
- American Bureau of Shipping Rules: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
- AWS D1.1: Structural Welding Code
Keywords: fire station cabinet, foam station cabinet, ASTM F1333, cabinet construction, marine safety, fire protection cabinet, ASTM standards, industrial fire safety
Following ASTM F1333-91(2019) supports durable, safe, and reliable fire and foam station cabinet construction, helping industries achieve compliance and enhance safety readiness across marine and industrial applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F1333-91(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. These cabinets are classified as Type I (single cabinet) and Type II (double cabinets). Type I cabinets are further subdivided into two grades: Grade 1 which has a right-hand door and Grade 2 with a left-hand door. Each of these grades has three classes according to material: Class A is made of mild steel, Class B with stainless steel, and Class C with aluminium. On the other hand, Type II cabinets have only one grade, Grade 1 with right-hand door active leaf. This grade is further classified into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. The parts of these cabinets shall include: frame, hinge pad, hinge, brace, door, staple, hook, latch, keeper, rivet, clip, snubber, retainer, saddle, strap, clip, washer, back, leg, bolt, and back bar. Fire and foam cabinets shall be free of weld spatter, burrs, and sharp corners, rough edges, and other defects which might be hazardous to personnel and equipment. SCOPE 1.1 This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Valves, hose, and fittings are not included. FIG. 1 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type I Note 1: 1 in. = 25.4 mm. FIG. 2 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type II 1.2 Optional back and legs may be provided. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. These cabinets are classified as Type I (single cabinet) and Type II (double cabinets). Type I cabinets are further subdivided into two grades: Grade 1 which has a right-hand door and Grade 2 with a left-hand door. Each of these grades has three classes according to material: Class A is made of mild steel, Class B with stainless steel, and Class C with aluminium. On the other hand, Type II cabinets have only one grade, Grade 1 with right-hand door active leaf. This grade is further classified into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. The parts of these cabinets shall include: frame, hinge pad, hinge, brace, door, staple, hook, latch, keeper, rivet, clip, snubber, retainer, saddle, strap, clip, washer, back, leg, bolt, and back bar. Fire and foam cabinets shall be free of weld spatter, burrs, and sharp corners, rough edges, and other defects which might be hazardous to personnel and equipment. SCOPE 1.1 This specification provides design and construction criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Valves, hose, and fittings are not included. FIG. 1 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type I Note 1: 1 in. = 25.4 mm. FIG. 2 Fire and Foam Cabinet—Type II 1.2 Optional back and legs may be provided. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F1333-91(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.01 - Protection against fire in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F1333-91(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F1333-91(2013), ASTM A53/A53M-24, ASTM A312/A312M-24, ASTM A312/A312M-16a, ASTM A312/A312M-15b, ASTM F594-09(2015), ASTM A312/A312M-15a, ASTM A312/A312M-15, ASTM A312/A312M-14b, ASTM A312/A312M-14a, ASTM A312/A312M-14, ASTM F593-13a, ASTM F593-13ae1, ASTM A312/A312M-13b, ASTM A312/A312M-13a. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F1333 −91 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1333; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope B221 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
1.1 This specification provides design and construction
F593 Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap
criteria for double and single fire and foam station cabinets.
Screws, and Studs
See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Valves, hose, and fittings are not
F594 Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts
included.
F783 Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stir-
1.2 Optional back and legs may be provided.
rup Rung
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.2 ASME Standards:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
B18.21.1 Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Plain Washers (Inch Series)
and are not considered standard.
B18.22.1 Plain Washers
2.3 Other Standards:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Class-
ing of Steel Vessels
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- American Welding Society Publication, AWS D1.1 Struc-
tural Welding Code
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Type I, Single Cabinet (see Fig. 1 and Figs. 3-9):
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 Grade 1—Right-hand door active leaf.
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
3.1.1.1 Class A, Mild Steel—Specification A36/A36M.
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
3.1.1.2 Class B, Stainless Steel—Specification A167.
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless 3.1.1.3 Class C, Aluminum—Specification B209.
A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
3.1.2 Grade 2—Left-hand door.
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (With- 3.1.2.1 Class A, Mild Steel—Specification A36/A36M.
drawn 2014)
3.1.2.2 Class B, Stainless Steel—Specification A167.
A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and 3.1.2.3 Class C, Aluminum—Specification B209.
Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
3.2 Type II, Double Cabinet (see Fig. 2 and Fig. 8):
A569/A569M Specification for Steel, Carbon (0.15
3.2.1 Grade 1—Right-hand doors active leaf.
Maximum,Percent),Hot-RolledSheetandStripCommer-
3.2.1.1 Class A, Mild Steel—Specification A36/A36M.
cial (Withdrawn 2000)
3.2.1.2 Class B, Stainless Steel—Specification A167.
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
3.2.1.3 Class C, Aluminum—Specification B209.
Sheet and Plate
4. Ordering Information
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
4.1 Fire and foam cabinets ordered in accordance with this
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
specification shall include the following:
Machinery and Piping Systems.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1333 – 91 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F1333-91R19. Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
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F1333−91 (2019)
TABLE 1 Parts List
A B
Item Number Description
1 Frame plate, 12 gauge
1 1
2 Hinge pad flatbar, 1 ⁄2 in. by 4 ⁄2 in. by 12 gauge
3 Hinge undrilled butt, 4 in. long by 2 in. wide, commercial
stainless steel
3 3 1
4 Brace angle, ⁄4 by ⁄4 by ⁄8 in.
5 Door plate, 12 gauge
6 Staple round bar, ⁄8-in. dimensions in accordance with
Specification F783
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