CEN/TC 191/WG 1 - Fire extinguishing media - Powder
Powder fire extinguishing media (excluding those suitable only for class D - metal fires - for use in fixed firefighting systems and other firefighting equipment.
Fire extinguishing media - Powder
Powder fire extinguishing media (excluding those suitable only for class D - metal fires - for use in fixed firefighting systems and other firefighting equipment.
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CEN/TC 191/WG 1 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Fire extinguishing media - Powder" and is responsible for: Powder fire extinguishing media (excluding those suitable only for class D - metal fires - for use in fixed firefighting systems and other firefighting equipment. This committee has published 4 standards.
CEN/TC 191/WG 1 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Powder fire extinguishing media (excluding those suitable only for class D - metal fires - for use in fixed firefighting systems and other firefighting equipment. Currently, there are 4 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
This European Standard is applicable to fire extinguishing powders for fire classes A, B and C. It specifies, by means of defined test methods, minimum requirements for the chemical and physical properties and minimum extinguishing capabilities. Requirements are also specified for the information and data to be given by the supplier.
This European Standard is not applicable to powders for class D fires.
NOTE 1 The classification of fires is given in EN 2 [1].
NOTE 2 Some countries have national standards for class D powders.
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TC - Modification to Annex B
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This European Standard is applicable to fire extinguishing powders for fire classes A, B and C. It specifies, by means of defined test methods, minimum requirements for the chemical and physical properties and minimum extinguishing capabilities. Requirements are also specified for the information and data to be given by the supplier. This European Standard is not applicable to powders for class D fires. Note 1: The classification of fires is given in EN 2. Note 2: Some countries have national standards for class D powders.
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This European Standard is applicable to fire extinguishing powders for fire classes A, B and C. It specifies, by means of defined test methods, minimum requirements for the chemical and physical properties and minimum extinguishing capabilities. Requirements are also specified for the information and data to begiven by the supplier. This European Standard is not applicable to powders for class D fires. Note 1: The classification of fires is given in EN 2. Note 2: Some countries have national standards for class D powders.
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