The Fire Industry Association’s (FIA) Extinguishing Council has updated a number of guidance notes and fact files around portable fire extinguishing – covering the ADR, electrical risks, environmental guidance and more.
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Fact File 78: Portable extinguishers under the ADR
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) refers to portable fire extinguishers in two ways:
- As an article for transport to which the provisions of the ADR apply
- And as safety equipment required to be carried by vehicles transporting dangerous goods.
This fact file provides guidance on both areas.
Fact file 79: Class F fires
Created to help understand what Class F fires are, why a specific standard was introduced, and how to choose and install the correct class F fire extinguisher.
Fact File 81: Fire extinguishers and electrical risks
Provides information on references relating to fire extinguishers on electrical risks in standards.
Environmental guidance: Gaseous Fire Extinguisher Disposal
Covers environmental issues relating to gaseous agents in fire extinguishers. Covers applicable legislation, how to handle the extinguishers/gaseous media on site and examines available options for collection and disposal.
Environmental guidance: Powder fire extinguisher disposal
Advice on environmental challenges posed by firefighting powder, primarily in regard to fire extinguishers. Covers applicable legislation, how to handle extinguishers/powder at the customer’s site and outlines available options for collection and disposal.
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