NZS 4503:2005

Hand operated fire-fighting equipment

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Gives requirements for the selection, installation, distribution and maintenance of hand operated fire-fighting equipment which can be used by one person. This includes portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire blankets and requirements for commercial and domestic buildings. In this edition consideration has been given to vehicles and boats which are not covered by other regulations.

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Amendment history

NZS 4503:2005 A1 . - incorporated. Published 20/04/2006.

Supersedes

NZS 4503:1993 as of 18/07/2006

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 17/07/2005

Pages: 77

Committee: P4503

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

AS 1851.1
AS 1432
AS 2444
AS 2700
AS 1579
AS 1769
BS 1387
BS EN 54-11
BS 5839.1
AS 2337.1
AS 4041
AS 4265
AS 2032
AS 1074
AS 1572
AS 2033

Citations

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Approved Code Of Practice for Fire or Explosion in Underground Mines and Tunnels

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix C3

Citation Context:
NZS 4503:2005 “Hand operated fire-fighting equipment”

Maritime Rules Part 42b: Safety Equipment – Fire Appliances – Performance Standards

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 42B.57

Preparing for a Chemical Emergency HSNO C oP 36-1 02-12 - Revoked

Ministry: Responsible Care New Zealand Inc
Section: Annex P

Maritime Rules Part 42b: Safety Equipment – Fire Appliances – Performance Standards

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: 42B.2

Approved Code Of Practice for Fire or Explosion in Underground Mines and Tunnels

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 8.2

Citation Context:
The site senior executive should ensure that the Fire or Explosion Principal Hazard Management Plan provides for:... ...(b) The availability of equipment that is appropriate and sufficient to extinguish any potential fire:... ...(iii) Equipment to be compliant with NZS 4503:2005 “Hand operated firefighting equipment”.

Approved Code Of Practice for Fire or Explosion in Underground Mines and Tunnels

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 8.2.6

Citation Context:
The mine or tunnel manager should ensure that fire extinguishers for mobile equipment are provided according to the following requirements: (a) All underground vehicles carry portable fire extinguishers classified as ABE that meet the requirements of NZS 4503:2005 ‘Hand operated fire-fighting equipment’.

Approved Code Of Practice for Fire or Explosion in Underground Mines and Tunnels

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 8.3.2

Citation Context:
All portable liquid C02 extinguishers weighed and the extinguisher recharged if there has been a weight loss exceeding 10%. Footnote 43: NZS 4503:2005 “Hand operated fire-fighting equipment” and SNZ PAS 4509:2008 “New Zealand Fire Service Fire-fighting Water Supplies Code of Practice”

Fire Safety And Evacuation Of Buildings Regulations 2006

Ministry: Department of Internal Affairs
Section: 13(1)

Citation Context:
Any hand-held hose reel or other similar device installed in a building for firefighting by the building's occupants must be maintained under NZS 4503:2005 - Hand operated firefighting equipment

Building Code Compliance Document C

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS1

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