This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for rechargeable and non-rechargeable metalbodied
portable fire extinguishers containing an extinguishing medium which can be expelled by
the action of’ internal pressure. Extinguishers are classified according to the extinguishing
medium they contain, The types referred to in this standard are water, foam, powder, carbon
dioxide and halon.
The specification is arranged in sections. The requirements of sections two, three, nine, ten and
eleven are general and are applicable as indicated, unless excepted in the text. Requirements,
additional to the above general requirements, are given in sections four, five and eight for low
pressure extinguishers, high pressure extinguishers and cartridges respectively. Further additional
requirements for non—rechargeable extinguishers with permanently attached swaged closures are
given in section six, and for extinguishers intended for use in aircraft in section seven.
Appendix A gives a test schedule recommended as suitable for type approval assessment.
Appendices B to Q give test methods to be used for the verification of requirements. Appendix R
gives recommendations for the colour of extinguishers. Appendix S gives requirements for a type
of bracket and mounting which is suitable for Ministry of Defence requirements.