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BS5306-8 2012Selection and positioning of

portable fire extinguishers

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BS5306-8 2012

BS 5306-8 2000 has been revised and now withdrawn.This presentation describes the significant changes in the new version of BS5306-8 2012.The new standard of BS5306-8 2012 came into force on the 31 October 2012.


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Principal changes

• Recognition of changes in relevant legislation• Recommendations added on environmental impacts• Information on the use of powder revised• Clarification on the requirements for class A hazards• Changes in the recommendations for class B and class C

hazards• Erroneous reference to class E removed• Travel distances revised• Changes to the recommendations on signs• Calculation examples updated• Advice on reducing vandalism added• Recommendations added on the reservation of service

information• Advice added on extinguisher discharge characteristics


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Standard Title

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Selection and installation of portable fire extinguishers2012201220122012

Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers


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Section 1: Scope

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…..for the protection of buildings and other premises and their contents2012201220122012

.....for the protection of buildings, other premises, contents, and to assist evacuation.


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New Definitions

Competent Person (replaces supplier)Fire hazard (new)Fire risk (new)Responsible person (replaces user)Storey (new)Process of identifying fire hazards changed.


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Section 4.1: Provision of Extinguishers

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.....a fire risk assessment should be carried out. The conclusions of this study should be used to decide upon the provision of portable fire extinguishers which will be needed.2012201220122012

…..the findings of the fire risk assessment should be used to help determine requirements for increased levels of extinguisher cover above the scale of provision of portable extinguishers as recommended in clause 8


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Section 4.2: The environment

The impact of the discharge of the extinguishing medium on the environment should be taken into account.Extinguishing medium can cause collateral damage to many things such as, but not restricted to, food, machinery, building fabric, fixtures, fittings, artefacts and sensitive equipment.Expert advice on the impact of the discharge from a fire extinguisher on the local environment should be sought from a competent person.Advice on the impact of extinguishers (and their content) on thewider environment should be sought from extinguisher manufacturers and distributors.


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Section 4.4: Unoccupied buildings

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“unused buildings” was part of erection and demolition of buildings.2012201220122012

New clause; the responsible person or competent person should assess the provision of extinguishers where buildings or parts thereof, are unoccupied.


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Section 4.5: Training

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…..extinguishers are useful only where people are present who areprepared and able to use them.2012201220122012

The competent person should bring to the attention of the responsible person the legal requirements for training. Every opportunity should be taken to instruct personnel in the use of extinguishers, and to demonstrate their performance.


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Section 5 : Extinguisher Characteristics

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Clause 5, newly created to amalgamate old and new advice.•Fire Ratings•Temperature Range•Discharge Range•Discharge Conductivity•Use of Powder Indoors•Colour Coding•Gaseous Media


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Section 5.1: General

New version refers to extinguishers in the EN3 range having total mass 2Kg to 20Kg.Old version referred to 1Kg to 20Kg


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Section 5.2: Fire Rating

This standard re-confirms that we should continue to use the fire rating of an extinguisher to calculate the required levels of coverage, as it is a performance criteria.


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Section 5.4.1: Discharge, Distance & Direction

The distance over which an extinguisher can expel its contents should be taken into account.Jet type discharge will travel a considerable further distance than a spray which might be important in areas that have shelving or racking.Light of gaseous extinguishing media should not be specified where wind or draughts could adversely affect the direction or distance.


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Section 5.4.2: Conductivity

Only non-conductive extinguishing media, such as carbon dioxide, powder or other clean agent, should be specified for use on electrical equipment. Responsible Person to be aware that electrical equipment needs to be switched off before any extinguisher is discharged onto it.


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Section 5.4.3: Use of Powder extinguishers

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The discharge of powder extinguishers in a confined space can cause a sudden reduction of visibility which may jeopardize escape, rescue or other emergency actions. For this reason water-based extinguishers are to be preferred in hospitals, old peoplehomes and hotels. 2012201220122012

For this reason, powder extinguishers should generally not be specified for use indoors, unless mitigated by a health and safety risk assessment.


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Section 5.5: Colour Coding

This revision re-confirms that the colour coding of all portable extinguishers in a new installation should conform to the recommendations of BS 7863.


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Section 6: Positioning

The structure of the standard has been revised to make this information much easier to find:•Location and Accessibility•Visibility•Mounting Height•Brackets•Travel Distance•Protection from Corrosion and Vandalism


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Section 6.1: Location & Accessibility

The position and type of a fire extinguisher should be indicated on a sign …………so that, if the extinguisher is removed, its type can be identified during a safety inspection, and a replacement ordered.


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Section 6.4: Travel Distance

Class A: 30mClass B: 10mClass C: 30mClass D: case-by-caseClass F: 10mElectrical: 10m


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Section 6.4: Travel Distance

Where the prospective operator is required to pass through doorways to reach the nearest extinguisher, the above travel distances should be reduced to maintain a short time between discovery of a fire and the moment at which the operator is able to start fighting the fire with the extinguisher.


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Fire Extinguisher Chart


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Section 6.5: Vandalism

Extinguishers located in any public access environments, e.g. schools, colleges, public houses, and retail outlets, are susceptible to vandalism or being stolen. Measures should be taken to reduce the possibility of extinguishers being vandalized or stolen. If relocating extinguishers is neither desirable nor practical, such measures could include, but not limited to, protection covers, boxes and audible alarms.


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Section 8: Distribution of extinguishers

The scale of provision in this part of BS 5306 should be regarded as a minimum, which will need to be increased if the fire risk assessment determines a higher level.Other fire-fighting equipment or systems might also be required in addition to the portable extinguisher cover recommended here. Where such other means are provided, the expert advice of a competent person should be sought.


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Section 10: Replacement extinguishers

The responsible person should ensure that the provision of extinguishers on site does not fall below the minimum recommended by this part of BS 5306 and the fire risk assessment.Discharged extinguishers should therefore be recharged or replaced after use. This may be achieved by making sufficient spare extinguishers available.

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