BS 5306-8:2012 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers - Code of practice (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides recommendations on the suitability and positioning of portable fire extinguishers, primarily those conforming to BS EN 3, that can be carried by one person and that are used for the protection of buildings and other premises as well as their contents. Covers: suitability of extinguishers for various classes of fire; distribution of extinguishers according to fire classification and siting and rating of extinguisher.
Document History
Superseded by BS 5306-8:2023. Supersedes BS 5306-8:2000. First published October 2000. Second (present) edition, October 2012. Came into effect 31 October 2012.
ISBN
9780580572623
Publisher Information
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