BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS CENTRAL MARKS DEPARTMENT-III Our Ref: CMD-III/16:13849 25 May 2005

Subject: Implementation of the revised STI, Doc: STI/13849/4, July 2005, due to Printing of Amendment No. 5, March 2005 to IS 13849:1993- Specification for Portable Fire Extinguisher, Dry Powder Type (stored pressure). Amendment No. 5 to IS 13849:1993 has been published (copy enclosed).The requirement of Fire Knock down Test has been deleted and Test for adhesion of Plastic lining (Type Test) has been included besides other changes. Vide CMD circular No. CMD-III/16:13849 dated 17 May 2004 Amendment No.3 & 4 to IS 13849:1993 were implemented keeping in abeyance Fire Knock down Test on Fire Extinguisher in view of CEDs note CED 22/A-2.12 dated 5 May 2004 informing that the convener of the concerned committee has opined that fire knock down test for fire extinguisher was not required for the time being as the Fire ratings were not covered in the standard in case , dry powder was conforming to IS 4308 for B,C class or 14609 for A, ,B C class. Further CED had informed that necessary actions were being taken by them to process the necessary amendment. Amendment No.5 takes care of the aspect of Fire Knock down Test on Fire Extinguisher. In order to implement Amendment No. 5 to IS 13849:1993, the STI document has been revised as Doc:STI/13849/4 , July 2005 (copy enclosed).Applicability of the changes may be examined and availability of additional testing facilities & conformance of product be verified in respect of operating licences. Implementation of the revised STI be ensured w.e.f. 01 Aug 2005. All new applications be processed taking into account Amendment No. 5 to the standard. Applications where samples have already been tested as per IS 13849:1993, without considering Amendment No. 5 to the standard and where the case is in advance stage may be processed as it is for grant of licence after obtaining an undertaking from the applicant that the revised STI shall be implemented w.e.f. 01 August 2005.

(B.K. Shreevastava) Director (CMD-III) Encl:As above D&H (CMD-III) DDGM All ROs /BOs /CL c.c. CMD-1 CED-For gazette notification

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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) ACCORDING TO IS 13849:1993 (Including Amendment No. 1 to 5) 1. LABORATORY A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped and staffed where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the methods given in the specification. 2. TEST RECORDS - All records of tests, inspection and calibration shall be kept in suitable forms approved by the Bureau. 2.1 All testing apparatus/measuring instruments shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of such checks/calibration shall be maintained. 2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the Bureau shall be made available at any time on request. 3. QUALITY CONTROL It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397(Part I):2003, IS 397(Part 2):2003 and IS 397(Part 3):2003]. 3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management System in accordance with IS/ISO 9000 series as appropriate to the activities of the organization. 4. STANDARD MARK The Standard Mark, as given in Column (1) of the First Schedule of the licence, shall be marked on each extinguisher, provided always that the extinguisher to which this mark is applied conforms to every requirement of the specification.. 5.0 OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR ECO MARK - Requirements of clause 11.1 to 11.2.5 of the IS standard shall be complied in case the licence includes ECO mark. This is, however an optional requirement. . 1

DOC: STI/13849/4 July 2005 6 MARKING - In addition the following information shall be clearly and permanently marked on each extinguisher a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m) Name of the manufacturer or trade mark, if any; Method of operation in prominent letters; The words 'Dry powder Extinguisher' stored pressure type; The capacity of the extinguisher in kg; The words 'Recharge After Use'; A declaration to the effect that the body of the extinguisher has been tested to a pressure of 30 kgf/cm2; The words Keep This End Up while using; Letter indicating the suitability of the unit for various classes of fires; Year of manufacture and Sl No. of the extinguisher; Class of Fire, BC or ABC; and Control Unit No. to trace back factory test records. Licence No. (CM/L........) Criteria for which the product has been awarded ECO mark (if applicable).

7. LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests, as indicated in Table 1 attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is covered by this scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in accordance with paragraph 2.0 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian Standards and covered by the licence shall be marked with certification mark of the Bureau. 7.1 CONTROL UNIT - For the purpose of this scheme extinguisher of the same capacity using the dry powder from the same consignment, undergone similar conditions at the time of manufacturing and using raw material from the same consignment as per table 1 of IS 13849:1993, manufactured in one shift shall constitute a control unit. 7.1.1 Each extinguisher shall pass the test capacity, dry nitrogen, shape, painting, leakage test. However, if one or more extinguisher do not satisfy the specified requirement in respect of the specification, the extinguisher in the control unit shall be rejected for the purpose of marking.It may however be rectified and such rectified extinguisher when tested shall satisfy the specified requirements for the purpose of marking. 7.2 On the basis of tests and inspection, the decision regarding conformity or otherwise of the control unit to a given requirement shall be made. 8.0 In respect of all other clauses of the specification the factory will maintain appropriate control and checks to ensure that their product conforms to the various requirements of this specification. 2

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9 REJECTIONS A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the rejection of the production not conforming to the requirements of the specification and the method of its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be stored together with that conforming to the specification. 10 SAMPLES The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently amended, from the factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open market. 11 REPLACEMENT Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with Standard Marks have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the goods have not been misused, defective goods or their components are replaced or repaired free of cost by the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau. 11.1 In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the Standard Mark, or claim being filed by the consumers against BIS Standard Mark and not conforming to the relevant Indian Standard, entire liability arising out of such non conforming product shall be of licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases. 12.0 STOP MARKING The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of their product to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under intimation to Bureau. 12.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by Bureau for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The information regarding resumption of markings shall also be sent to the Bureau. 13.0 PRODUCTION DATA The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed proforma-1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant or by the manufacturer by giving an affidavit/undertaking, a statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof at the end of each operative year of the licence. Table 1

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IS 13849:1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Para 7 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) TEST DETAILS Requirement Test Methods Clause 4.1 Reference IS 4308 (For BC) IS 14609 (For ABC) IS 13849:1993 LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency Remarks

Cl.

4.1

Dry Powder

No. of samples One

Each consignment

No Testing is necessary if material is ISI marked or accompanied with test certificate showing conforming to relevant IS.

4.1

Capacity

4.1

One

4.2

5.1

Dry Nitrogen/dry air Material's detail

IS 1747:1972

One

Every one hour production of each capacity Every one hour production Each Consignment No Testing is necessary if material is ISI marked or accompanied with test certificate showing conforming to relevant IS.

Table 1

IS 13849:1993

One

6. 7.1

Shape Construction

6.0 7.1 7.1.1, 7.1.2 & 7.1.3 7.2 & 10.5 7.3 7.4 7.5.1 to 7.5.4

-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-

One One One One 1% 1% 1%

Each extinguisher Every one hour At the time of design production approval and prototype

7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

Gas space Neck ring Valve Discharge fittings

Every hour production Each control Valve shall be as per Fig-1, unit -do-do-

DOC: STI/13849/4 July 2005 IS 13849:1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Para 7 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) TEST DETAILS Requirement Test Methods Clause 8.1 & 8.2 8.1.1 LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency Remarks

Cl.

No. of samples

8.1 & 8.2 8.1.1

Anti-corrosive treatment Adhesion of Plastic Lining Painting Hydrostatic Pressure Test Ultimate failure test Leakage Test Drop Test Performance Test Marking

Reference IS 13849:93 One IS 3203 IS 13849:93 -do-

Each unit. -do-

control .

9. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5.1 11

9.1, 9.2 & 9. 3 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5.1 11

IS 13849:93 -do-do-do-do-do-doOne One Five One

Each fire extinguisher Each control unit Once in a week Each fire extinguisher Every three months Each control unit Each Fire Extinguisher