CEN/TC 70 - Manual means of fire fighting equipment

This document specifies, as far as the pressure risk is concerned, the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers with a metallic body which comply with the requirements of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This document also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This document does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.

This draft European Standard specifies the characteristics, performance and test methods for extinguishing aerosol dispensers, in accordance with Directive 75/324/EEC, for fire extinguishing purposes. Requirements in this draft Standard are specified for products containing less than 1 kg or 1 l of extinguishing media, which can be expelled by the action of internal pressure and are intended to extinguish test fires of type A + B, or type A + F, or type A + B + F classes of EN 2. These extinguishing aerosol dispensers are intended to be used by untrained persons for domestic applications. They are not intended to be used on gas fires (class C) and metal fires (class D).
Requirements are specified for minimum performance in Annex I for extinguishing test fires of type A, type B and type F classes of EN 2, as appropriate.
Annex A gives the conditioning treatment to be applied to extinguishing aerosol dispensers prior to testing as described in Annex B to Annex K.

This document specifies requirements for fire blankets which are not reusable and that are intended for use by one person.
It specifies requirements for fire blankets usable to control small fires. It also limits the risk of electric shock in case of unintentional use on live electrical equipment.
Fire blankets that are large enough are considered suitable to be used for smothering persons whose clothes are on fire.

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, manufacturing and inspection during manufacturing of mobile fire extinguishers with metallic bodies, which comply with the requirements of EN 1866 1, as far as pressure resistance is concerned.
This part applies to mobile fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidizing fluids or powder.
This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, assembling, testing and inspection during manufacturing of mobile CO2 fire extinguishers, which comply with the requirements of EN 1866-1, as far as pressure resistance is concerned.
NOTE 1   Design is limited to design of the assembly.
NOTE 2   The classification of the different parts forming the assembly is given in Annex A.

This Technical Report specifies the tests procedures for some of the tests required by EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007; it does not cover all the EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 tests but only the tests requiring more precision in their execution.
These Unified Tests Procedures are in force for all laboratories performing EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 tests. Those laboratories should be accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025 for EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 tests and their accreditation shall be done by an Accreditation Body, member of the European Accreditation.
This document should be included in the list of applicable documents.
NOTE   Since results of many tests may be affected by the human factor, this document should be taken as a helpful tool but will not replace experience and knowledge of people.”

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.

This standard specifies the technical requirements and qualification conditions for handheld fire extinguishers made with metal vessels and using synthesis gases for aircraft use, designed for use in the cockpit, in the passenger cabin and to protect areas accessible to the crew.

This standard specifies the characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers.
Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires (class C fires) are at the manufacturer’s discretion, but are applied only to powder type extinguishers which have gained a class B or class A and class B rating.
Suitability of extinguishers for use on class D fires (fires involving flammable metals) is outside the scope of this standard in respect of test fires. However, extinguishers claiming class D suitability are covered in all other respects by the requirements in this standard for powder extinguishers.
It is considered hazardous for powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be used on Class F fires.  For this reason powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are excluded for conformance with regard to Class F in this European Standard.
NOTE   The extinction of a metal fire presents a situation so specific (in terms of the metal itself, its form, the configuration of the fire etc.) that it is not possible to define a representative standard fire for the purposes of testing. The efficiency of extinguishers on class D fires needs to be established on a case by case basis.

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing and inspection during manufacturing, ratings and classification of mobile fire extinguishers and test methods to be used. It applies to mobile fire extinguishers with a total mass above 20 kg for powder, water based and CO2 extinguishers. This standard applies to mobile fire extinguishers that are manoeuvred by an operator on foot only.
It does not cover fire tests for class C and class F fires, but the used extinguishing media can be effective on these types of fire. Class D fires are considered to be a very specialist application and are not included in this standard, but may be made the object of national specification.

TC - Deletion of footnote to text 2) as EN 3-3 is still valid and has not been replaced by EN 3-8 and EN 3-9 as stated

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, assembling, inspection and testing of CO2 portable fire extinguishers as far as the pressure risk is concerned.
NOTE   Annex A gives the classification of the different parts forming the assembly of the portable extinguisher.

This model of laboratory report is to be used by all laboratories performing EN 3-7 tests.

Changed from revision to amendment further to reception of document at Production (NT/030327).

The present document classifies in four categories the different kinds of fires which can be defined in terms of the nature of the fuel. Such a classification is particulary useful in the context of fire fighting by means of an extinguisher.

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers which comply with the requirements of EN 3 7; with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This European Standard also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
NOTE   Annex A gives the classification of the different parts forming the portable fire extinguisher.

This draft European Standard specifies the characteristics, performance and test methods for extinguishing aerosol dispensers, in accordance with Directive 75/324/EEC for fire extinguishing purposes. Requirements in this draft Standard are specified for products containing less than 1 kg or 1 l of extinguishing media, which can be expelled by the action of internal pressure and are intended to extinguish test fires of type A + B, or type A + F, or type A + B + F classes of EN 2. These extinguishing aerosol dispensers are intended to be used by untrained persons for domestic applications. They are not intended to be used on gas fires (class C) and metal fires (class D).
Requirements are specified for minimum performance in Annex H for extinguishing test fires of type A, type B and type F classes of EN 2, as appropriate.
Annex A gives the conditioning treatment to be applied to extinguishing aerosol dispensers prior to testing as described in Annex B to Annex K.

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers which comply with the requirements of EN 3 7; with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This European Standard also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
NOTE   Annex A gives the classification of the different parts forming the portable fire extinguisher.

This standard specifies the rules of design, assembling, testing and inspection during manufacturing of mobile CO2  fire extinguishers as far as pressure risk is concerned.
NOTE:      The classification of the different parts forming the assembly  of the mobile extinguisher is given in Annex A.

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Revision of EN 3-6:1995 (TC Res 361/1999) (CC/000117)
Result of a meeting with Mr Ruelle ,TC 70 Chairman on 2004-07-28: a first document has been prepared by TC 70 WG5 . The document is not in line with CEN BT policy on conformity assessment. TC 70 plenary meeting of November 2004 will consider the situation and  will  possibly change the deliverable as an informative document (TR...)-MCH/04-07-28

This standard specifies the rules of design, assembling, testing and inspection during manufacturing of mobile fire extinguishers manufactured with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned.This standard also applies to the propellant gas cylinders of the mobile fire extinguishers.
NOTES      1. This standard does not specify any metallic materials which comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 97/23EEC (PED). Materials that successfully pass the essential requirements of the PED may be used.
2. The classification of the different parts forming the assembly of the mobile extinguishers is given in Annex A.

TC - Deletion of footnote to text 2) as EN 3-3 is still valid and has not been replaced by EN 3-8 and EN 3-9 as stated

This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers manufactured with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned.
This part applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This European Standard also applies to the metallic gas cartridge of a volume less than 0,12 l (see Annex E) and gives guidance for sound engineering practice for metallic gas cartridges equal to or greater than 0,12 l and less than 0,5 l, see Annex F.
This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
NOTE    Annex A gives the classification of the different parts forming the portable fire extinguisher.

This standard specifies requirements for fire blankets which are not re-usable and are intended for use by one person.  It is applicable to fire blankets primarily intended for extinguishing cooking oil fires. NOTE: It is anticipated that they can also be used on fires involving personal clothing

This document specifies the rules of design, type testing and inspection during manufacturing, ratings and classification of mobile fire extinguishers and test method to be used. It applies to mobile fire extinguishers with a total mass above 20 kg. This document is limited to water based and powder mobile extinguishers with a maximum allowed pressure PS of 30 bar. This document applies to mobile fire extinguishers with a nominal content of 50 kg (powder) and 45 l or 50 l (water, water based and foam) that are manoeuvred by an operator on foot only.
It does not cover fire tests for class C fires, but powder extinguishers are effective on this type of fire. Class D fires are considered to be a very specialist application and are not included in this document, but may be made the object of national specification.
NOTE   This document does not specify any metallic materials which comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 97/23EEC (PED). Materials that successfully pass the essential requirements of the PED may be used.

This procedure is applicable to:
2.1   The powder extinguishers for testing, before the 24 h storage period at (20 ± 5)°C prior to the following tests:
-   the duration of operation tests;
-   the control valve tests;
-   the fire performance tests.
2.2   The water based extinguishers for testing, before the 24 h storage period at (20 ± 5)°C prior to:
-   the duration of operation tests.

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Res BT C 99/2000: Publication of CR approved (CC/000516)

This standard lays down provisions for attesting the conformity of portable fire extinguishers to Parts 1 to 5 of EN3. It specifies methods for type testingand control during manufacture. The attestation of conformity may allow the manufacturer to request certification of his product from an accredited certification body.

This standard lays down technical specifications for extinguisher bodies and their accessories. It applies to the bodies of extinguishers in which the service pressure does not exceed 25 bar and to propellant gas cartridges. A specific section gives requirements relative to carbon dioxide extinguishers bodies.

This standard specifies characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers. Extinguishers for use on calls D fires (fires involving flammable metals) are outside the scope of this standard. Note: the extinction of a metal fire presents a situation so specific (in terms of the metal itself, its form, the configuration of the fire, etc) that it is not possible to define a representative standard fire for  the purpose of testing. The efficiency of extinguishers on class D fires need to be established on a case by case basis.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics, ratings and classification of mobile fire extinguishers and test method to be used. It applies to mobile fire extinguishers with a total mass above 20 kg and specified in clause 4 of this standard.  This standard is limited to water base and powder extinguishers. It does not cover fire tests for class C fires, but powder extinguishers are effective on this type of fire. Class D fires are considered to be a very specialist application and are not included in this standard but may be made the object of national specification.

This standard specifies the tightness, the dielectric test, the tamping test and special provisions applicable to portable fire extinguisher.

This Standard specifies the charges of portable fire extinguishers and the minimum required fire i.e. the maximium quantity of extinguishing medium that is to be used for the extinction of a given fire size.

This standard specifies the characteristics of: - the effective range of operating temperatures; - the requirements for components; - the resistance to corrosion; - the brackets; - the identification of the extinguisher; - the periodical checking. Note 1: Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires will be at the manufacturer's discretion and will apply to powder type extinguishers only.

This standard specifies the characteristics of description, of duration of operation, of residual charge and of the efficiency test applicable to portable fire extinguishers.