EN 3-5:1996
(Main)Portable fire extinguishers - Part 5: Specification and supplementary tests
Portable fire extinguishers - Part 5: Specification and supplementary tests
This standard specifies the characteristics of: - the effective range of operating temperatures; - the requirements for components; - the resistance to corrosion; - the brackets; - the identification of the extinguisher; - the periodical checking. Note 1: Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires will be at the manufacturer's discretion and will apply to powder type extinguishers only.
Tragbare Feuerlöscher - Teil 5: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Dieser Teil der Europäischen Norm legt fest: - den effektiven Funktionstemperaturbereich; - Bauteile; - Korrosionsbeständigkeit; - Feuerlöscher-Halterungen; - die Kennzeichnung des Feuerlöschers; - die regelmäßige Wartung. Anmerkung 1: Eine Angabe zur Eignung eines Feuerlöschers für den Einsatz bei Gasbränden liegt im Ermessen des Herstellers und gilt nur für Pulverlöscher.
Extincteurs d'incendie portatifs - Partie 5: Spécifications et essais complémentaires
La présente norme prescrit les caractéristiques: - des températures d'utilisation; - des spécifications relatives aux organes constitutifs; - de la résistance à la corrosion; - des supports d'extincteurs; - de l'identification de l'extincteur; - de l'entretien périodique. Note 1: Une référence à l'efficacité sur feux de gaz, est laissée à la discrétion du fabricant et ne peut s'appliquer que pour les extincteurs à poudre seulement.
Prenosni gasilniki - 5. del: Specifikacije in dodatni preskusi
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Feb-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Jul-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 70 - Manual means of fire fighting equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 70 - Manual means of fire fighting equipment
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Jul-2003
- Completion Date
- 09-Jul-2003
- Directive
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Corrected By
EN 3-5:1996/AC:1997 - Portable fire extinguishers - Part 5: Specification and supplementary tests - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 3-5:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Portable fire extinguishers - Part 5: Specification and supplementary tests". This standard covers: This standard specifies the characteristics of: - the effective range of operating temperatures; - the requirements for components; - the resistance to corrosion; - the brackets; - the identification of the extinguisher; - the periodical checking. Note 1: Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires will be at the manufacturer's discretion and will apply to powder type extinguishers only.
This standard specifies the characteristics of: - the effective range of operating temperatures; - the requirements for components; - the resistance to corrosion; - the brackets; - the identification of the extinguisher; - the periodical checking. Note 1: Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires will be at the manufacturer's discretion and will apply to powder type extinguishers only.
EN 3-5:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 3-5:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 3-7:2004, EN 50600-2-5:2016, EN 50600-2-5:2021, EN 3-5:1996/AC:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 3-5:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 96/98/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Prenosni gasilniki - 5. del: Specifikacije in dodatni preskusiTragbare Feuerlöscher - Teil 5: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und PrüfungenExtincteurs d'incendie portatifs - Partie 5: Spécifications et essais complémentairesPortable fire extinguishers - Part 5: Specification and supplementary tests13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 3-5:1996SIST EN 3-5:1997en01-december
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