EN 3-10:2009

• Abstract:

  This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for attesting the conformity of portable fire extinguishers to EN 3-7, as well as the requirements for the quality and production control of the fire extinguishers.; It specifies the documentation to be provided regarding:; - identification of the applicant;; - identification of the manufacturer, if not the applicant;; - identification of subcontractor(s), if applicable;; - identification of the extinguisher;; - documents provided with the extinguisher;; - CE marking;; - quality management system;; - extinguishing media toxicological information.; It specifies methods for:; - type testing;; - factory assessment;; - controls during production.; NOTE 1 A test report and a satisfactory audit supporting documentation could form the basis for an applicant to request a certification of his product from an EA accredited certification body. Additional requirements can be made by national regulations and/or quality marks.; NOTE 2 Where appropriate, component family testing could be applied.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Nov-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-2010
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 70 - Manual means of fire fighting equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 70/WG 5 - Revision of EN 3
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 18-Nov-2009
• Due Date: 23-Nov-2008
• Completion Date: 18-Nov-2009
• Directive: Not Harmonized2008/68/EC - Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of the dangerous goods
• Ref Project: SIST EN 3-10:2010 - Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7

• Replaces: EN 3-6:1995 - Portable fire extinguishers - Part 6: Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with EN 3 part 1 to part 5
• Effective Date: 21-Nov-2009
• Replaces: EN 3-6:1995/A1:1999 - Portable fire extinguishers - Part 6: Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with EN 3 part 1 to part 5
• Effective Date: 21-Nov-2009
• Refers: ISO/TR 8550-2:2007 - Guidance on the selection and usage of acceptance sampling systems for inspection of discrete items in lots — Part 2: Sampling by attributes
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO/TR 8550-3:2007 - Guidance on the selection and usage of acceptance sampling systems for inspection of discrete items in lots — Part 3: Sampling by variables
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO/TR 8550-1:2007 - Guidance on the selection and usage of acceptance sampling systems for inspection of discrete items in lots — Part 1: Acceptance sampling
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: CEN/TR 15642:2011 - Unified tests procedures for the tests of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 10240:2004/A1:2015 - Small craft - Owner's manual (ISO 10240:2004/Amd 1:2015)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 - Portable fire extinguishers - Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 9001:2000 - Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2000)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 17081:2014 - Method of measurement of hydrogen permeation and determination of hydrogen uptake and transport in metals by an electrochemical technique (ISO 17081:2014)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: prEN ISO 15085 - Small craft - Man-overboard prevention and recovery (ISO/DIS 15085:2014)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 45545-6:2024+A1:2026 - Railway applications - Fire protection on railway vehicles - Part 6: Fire control and management systems
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN 50600-2-5:2021 - Information technology - Data centre facilities and infrastructures - Part 2-5: Security systems
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 50600-2-5:2016 - Information technology - Data centre facilities and infrastructures - Part 2-5: Security systems
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 14033-3:2017 - Railway applications - Track - Railbound construction and maintenance machines - Part 3: General safety requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 3-10:2009 - "Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7" is a CEN European Standard that defines the minimum requirements and procedures to demonstrate that portable fire extinguishers comply with EN 3-7 (characteristics, performance and test methods). The standard covers documentation, type testing, factory assessment (Factory Production Control - FPC) and ongoing production controls needed for product conformity, CE marking and market surveillance.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope of conformity assessment
  • Procedures for attesting conformity of extinguishers to EN 3-7.
  • Requirements for quality and production control during manufacture.
• Mandatory documentation
  • Identification of the applicant, manufacturer and any subcontractors.
  • Full identification of the extinguisher (drawings, Technical Data Sheet - Annex B).
  • Documents supplied with the extinguisher (installation, use, maintenance).
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) EC approval link to type approvals.
  • Safety data sheet for extinguishing media (REACH/1907/2006/EC).
  • Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (EN ISO 9001 recommended).
• Type testing
  • Requirement to supply prototypes (e.g., batch for testing), full technical file and media documentation to an independent testing laboratory.
  • Laboratory test report model provided (Annex C). Use of EA-accredited laboratories and CEN/TR 15642 unified procedures is recommended.
• Factory Production Control (FPC)
  • FPC elements drawn from EN ISO 9001:2000 (documentation, resource management, production controls, monitoring, corrective action).
  • Additional FPC needs: manufacturing means, calibrated test equipment, traceability records.
• Production checks and surveillance
  • Lists of items to be regularly checked during production (referenced to EN 3-7 clauses) and surveillance/audit guidance (Annex A).
  • Reference numbering and marking procedures for certified models.

Applications and users

• Manufacturers and applicants seeking CE marking and market access in EU/EFTA countries.
• Testing laboratories and inspection bodies performing type testing and audits (EA accreditation recommended).
• Certification bodies issuing conformity certificates and national authorities enforcing regulations.
• Procurement/specifiers and safety managers who require documented compliance to EN 3-7 for installations and procurement.
• Subcontractors involved in component production who must supply traceable documentation.

Related standards

• EN 3-7:2004 + A1:2007 (characteristics, performance and test methods)
• EN ISO 9001:2000 (Quality management systems)
• CEN/TR 15642 (unified test procedures)
• ISO/TR 8550 (acceptance sampling guidance)
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 97/23/EC) - for pressure safety/EC type approval

Keywords: EN 3-10:2009, portable fire extinguishers, conformity assessment, EN 3-7, factory production control (FPC), type testing, CE marking, technical data sheet, EA accredited laboratory.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 3-10
November 2009 ICS 13.220.10 Supersedes EN 3-6:1995English Version
Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7
Extincteurs d'incendie portatifs - Partie 10: Dispositions pour l'évaluation de la conformité d'un extincteur d'incendie portatif à l'EN 3-7
Tragbare Feuerlöscher - Teil 10: Festlegungen für die Bestätigung der Konformität tragbarer Feuerlöscher nach EN 3-7 This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 October 2009.
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Points to be checked by the surveillance body . 12A.1Minimum audit frequency . 12A.2Audits content . 12A.2.1Manufacturer and subcontractors . 12A.2.2Applicant . 13A.3Audit report . 13Annex B (normative)
Technical Data Sheet of an extinguisher . 14Annex C (normative)
Model of laboratory report . 16PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER . 16Annex 1 to the test report . 35Annex 2 to the test report . 38Annex 3 to the test report . 39Bibliography . 40 SIST EN 3-10:2010

1) Superseded EN 3-1, EN 3-2, EN 3-4 and EN 3-5. 2)
EN 3-8 and EN 3-9 superseded EN 3-3. 3)
EN 3-10 supersedes EN 3-6. SIST EN 3-10:2010

NOTE The applicant may also be the manufacturer. 3.6 EA accreditation of laboratories, inspection bodies and certification bodies by the European Co-operation for Accreditation NOTE The European Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) is the European network of nationally recognised accreditation bodies based in the European geographical area and is acknowledged by the European Commission and EFTA by memorandum of understanding concerning co-operation (see www.european-accreditation.org ). 3.7 certification body impartial body, governmental or non-governmental, possessing the necessary competence and responsibility to carry out certification of conformity according to given rules of procedure and management 4 Symbols and abbreviations For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply. EA European Accreditation PED Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) QMS Quality Management System FPC Factory Production Control TDS Technical Data Sheet SIST EN 3-10:2010

EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 16 9.2 Dielectric test, for water based extinguishers N/R 17 10.1 General requirement for use of extinguishers N/R 18a 10.2 Operating force for C02 extinguishers Periodically a 18b 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers – 1st device Periodically a 18c 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers – 2nd device Periodically a 19 10.3 Safety devices Periodically a 20 10.4 Filter for water based extinguishers N/R 21a 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for C02 extinguishers Periodically a 21 b 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for other extinguishers Periodically a 22a 10.6 Control valve, for C02 extinguishers N/R 22b 10.6 Control valve, for 1 and 2 kg powder extinguishers N/R 22c 10.6 Control valve, for other extinguishers N/R 23 11.1.1 Pressure gauge N/R to be continuedSIST EN 3-10:2010

Points to be checked by the surveillance body A.1 Minimum audit frequency The minimum audit frequency is once a year for the applicant, manufacturer and subcontractor(s) if applicable. A.2 Audits content A.2.1 Manufacturer and subcontractors With regard to manufacturer and subcontractors, the audits cover the products manufactured to EN 3-7. Where the certified QMS exists conforming to EN ISO 9001 (see 5.6), it shall be taken into consideration. Where the QMS is not certified, audits shall also cover relevant parts (see Clause 7). The manufacturer shall make the tests records relating to Clause 9 available to the auditor. Audits shall include records review. At the auditor’s discretion, selected tests from the list below shall be assessed. Common component may be tested to reduce the number of samples. Tests are performed on extinguishers selected at random by the auditor from production or from stock. A selection of extinguishing media for analysis according to points C and D of Table 2 can be made by the auditor at the occasion of the audit. These tests may be performed at manufacturer’s facilities or another suitable facility. Within a 5 year period, each test listed below shall have been performed on each model of a manufacturer:  external painting: adhesion / thickness (compared to the minimum declared by the manufacturer);  internal lining (where applicable): controlled according to manufacturer’s specification;  filling tolerance;  torque (Body/valve) CO2; extinguishers only;  propellant pressure or weight where appropriate;  hose and coupling system: performance of the hose (minimum pressure resistance);  safety device removal force;  marking;  tightness-leak test; SIST EN 3-10:2010

Technical Data Sheet of an extinguisher Name and address of the applicant
Name and address of the manufacturer (when not the applicant) and place(s) of manufacture
Name and address of subcontractor and place(s) of subcontractor activity, where applicable
[In this case please also describe subcontracted activity]
Name, title and address of person responsible for this testing
Description of modification
Date when extinguishers could be available for testing
Model number
Existing model or range name
Type of extinguisher Gas cartridge
Stored pressure
Extinguishing medium Nominal charge: CO2
Foam
Water
Water plus additive
Powder
Freezing point depressant
Pressure relief device
Bursting disc
Declared min./max. operating temperatures and corresponding pressures: Tmin: °C Tmax: °C P(Tmin)barP(Tmax): bar
Class of fire and target ratings
…/… SIST EN 3-10:2010
Valve
Hose
Horn
Strainer
Bursting disc
Gas cartridge
Dip tube
Table for extinguishing agent Characteristics Manufacture Specification Chemical composition (Powder/Halon)
Principle components (Powder)
Particle distribution a (Powder)
Density in kg/dm3
(Foaming agents)
Viscosity 10 mm2/s
(Foaming agents)
Refractive index
N20D
(Foaming agent)
PH (Foaming agent)
Spectrogram b
a Method used to be stated Percentage for at least 3 particle sizes to be given. b At (20 + 2) °C - Infrared spectrogram to be supplied for foam concentrate and powder. NB If during testing changes are made this data sheet will be revised. Please submit in duplicate technical documentation comprising: 1) one set of drawings clearly characterising the model, including at a minimum those listed in the table of parts above; 2) details of the extinguishing agent giving its physical and chemical characteristics, including at minimum the information required in the table for extinguishing agent above; 3) an explanatory note on the type of heat treatment and welding and assembly process the cylinder has undergone. SIST EN 3-10:2010

Model of laboratory report This is a laboratory test report and not a product certification approval. M O D E L
LA B O R A T O R Y
R E P O R T
(Information contained on these two pages of the report shall be considered as the minimum list of details required in the introduction.) • Identification and address Date of Issue of the report
of the laboratory LABORATORY TEST REPORT Report nr
: ……………. Requested by : ……………. PORTABLE FIRE EXTING
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