BS EN 3 - Revision history

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	Each part of the standard is available to download from the BSI website.		Each part of the standard is available to download from the BSI website.

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	= History =		= History =

−	BS EN 3 ~~- Portable fire extinguishers~~ is a standard for portable fire extinguishers. All fire extinguishers manufactured in the UK (and Europe) must comply with this standard, which was originally published in 1996. When it was released, it replaced BS 5423:1987, which was withdrawn in 1997.	+	BS EN 3 is a standard for portable fire extinguishers. All fire extinguishers manufactured in the UK (and Europe) must comply with this standard, which was originally published in 1996. When it was released, it replaced BS 5423:1987, which was withdrawn in 1997.

	This standard was released in several parts. Some of the earlier parts have been withdrawn and replaced by updates.		This standard was released in several parts. Some of the earlier parts have been withdrawn and replaced by updates.
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	= Status of each part =		= Status of each part =

−	Part 1:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Description, duration of operation, class A and B fire test. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.	+	* Part 1:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Description, duration of operation, class A and B fire test. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.
−		+	* Part 2:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Tightness, dielectric test, tamping test, special provisions. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.
−	Part 2:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Tightness, dielectric test, tamping test, special provisions. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.	+	* Part 3:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Parts 8 and 9.
−		+	* Part 4:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Charges, minimum required fire. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.
−	Part 3:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Parts 8 and 9.	+	* Part 5:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Specification and supplementary tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.
−		+	* Part 6:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS EN 3 Part 1 to Part 5. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 10.
−	Part 4:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Charges, minimum required fire. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.	+	* Part 7:1996:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods. This also replaces BS 7937:2000, Specification for portable fire extinguishers for use on cooking oil fires (class F), which was withdrawn on 30 April 2008.
−		+	* Part 8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar.
−	Part 5:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Specification and supplementary tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.	+	* Part 9:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers.
−		+	* Part 10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to BS EN 3-7.
−	Part 6:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS EN 3 Part 1 to Part 5. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 10.	+
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−	Part 7:1996:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods. This also replaces BS 7937:2000, Specification for portable fire extinguishers for use on cooking oil fires (class F), which was withdrawn on 30 April 2008.	+
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−	Part 8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar.	+
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−	Part 9:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers.	+
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−	Part 10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to BS EN 3-7.	+

	= Scope of BS EN 3 =		= Scope of BS EN 3 =

−	~~Originally a European standard,~~ BS EN 3 sets the minimum uniform production - including quality levels - of portable fire extinguishers based on BS EN 3-7. ~~Within these parameters, it explains~~ the documentation requirements for ~~several additional~~ details, including identification of key producers/manufacturers, identification of the extinguisher and related documents, CE markings, toxicology information and so on.	+	BS EN 3 sets the minimum uniform production - including quality levels - of portable fire extinguishers based on BS EN 3-7. It sets out the documentation requirements for details, including identification of key producers/manufacturers, identification of the extinguisher and related documents, CE markings, toxicology information and so on. It also provides details on testing, assessments and controls put in place during production.
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−	~~For more information on CE marking, see CE marking in the construction industry.~~	+
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−	It also provides details on testing, assessments and controls put in place during production.	+

−	Each part of the standard is available to download ~~for a fee~~ from the BSI website.	+	Each part of the standard is available to download from the BSI website.

	* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030143621 Part 7]		* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030143621 Part 7]
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	* BS EN 13501-1.		* BS EN 13501-1.
	* CE marking in the construction industry.		* CE marking in the construction industry.
		+	* Drenchers.
	* Fire extinguisher.		* Fire extinguisher.
	* Fire in buildings.		* Fire in buildings.
		+	* Sprinklers.
	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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		+	* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
		+	* BS EN 13501-1.
		+	* CE marking in the construction industry.
		+	* Fire extinguisher.
		+	* Fire in buildings.
		+	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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	Part 7:1996:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods. This also replaces BS 7937:2000, Specification for portable fire extinguishers for use on cooking oil fires (class F), which was withdrawn on 30 April 2008.		Part 7:1996:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods. This also replaces BS 7937:2000, Specification for portable fire extinguishers for use on cooking oil fires (class F), which was withdrawn on 30 April 2008.

−	Part 8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar.	+	Part 8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar.

−	Part 9:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers.	+	Part 9:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to BS EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers.

−	Part 10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7	+	Part 10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to BS EN 3-7.

	= Scope of BS EN 3 =		= Scope of BS EN 3 =
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= History =

BS EN 3 - Portable fire extinguishers is a standard for portable fire extinguishers. All fire extinguishers manufactured in the UK (and Europe) must comply with this standard, which was originally published in 1996. When it was released, it replaced BS 5423:1987, which was withdrawn in 1997.

This standard was released in several parts. Some of the earlier parts have been withdrawn and replaced by updates.

= Status of each part =

Part 1:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Description, duration of operation, class A and B fire test. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.

Part 2:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Tightness, dielectric test, tamping test, special provisions. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.

Part 3:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Parts 8 and 9.

Part 4:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Charges, minimum required fire. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.

Part 5:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Specification and supplementary tests. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 7.

Part 6:1996 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS EN 3 Part 1 to Part 5. Withdrawn and replaced by Part 10.

Part 7:1996:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods. This also replaces BS 7937:2000, Specification for portable fire extinguishers for use on cooking oil fires (class F), which was withdrawn on 30 April 2008.

Part 8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar.

Part 9:2006 Portable fire extinguishers. Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers.

Part 10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7

= Scope of BS EN 3 =

Originally a European standard, BS EN 3 sets the minimum uniform production - including quality levels - of portable fire extinguishers based on BS EN 3-7. Within these parameters, it explains the documentation requirements for several additional details, including identification of key producers/manufacturers, identification of the extinguisher and related documents, CE markings, toxicology information and so on.

For more information on CE marking, see CE marking in the construction industry.

It also provides details on testing, assessments and controls put in place during production.

Each part of the standard is available to download for a fee from the BSI website.

* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030143621 Part 7]
* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030173558 Part 8]
* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030173560 Part 9]
* [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030100035 Part 10]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =