NZS 4506:1978

Specification for portable fire extinguishers of the water, foam and dry powder types

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Applies to the design, construction and labelling of extinguishers in which the extinguishing medium is either water, pre-mix foam or dry powder. The operating pressure is obtained from compressed gas held in a cartridge or stored in the extinguisher body.

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Amendment history

NZS 4506:1978A1 . - This amendment must be purchased separately. .

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Status: SUPERSEDED

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Pages: 16

References

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Standards NZ References:

NZS 4507:1978
Specification for fire testing and rating of portable fire extinguishers

Overseas Standards References:

ANSI Z211.1(UL 711):1973
BS 709:1971
BS 1724:1959
AS 1850-1976

Citations

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Maritime Rules Part 80: Marine Craft Used For Adventure Tourism - Code Of Practice For The Safety Of Jet Boats Operating On Rivers - Revoked

Ministry: Maritime New Zealand
Section: Appendix 1 - 3(e)

Citation Context:
Portable fire extinguishers must be manufactured to NZS 4506:1978 or NZS 4508:1979 as may be amended by Standards New Zealand from time to time, and maintained in accordance with NZS 4503:1993 as may be amended by Standards New Zealand from time to time.

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