West Hollywood, California Fire Extinguishers
Portable, wheeled or fixed unit fire extinguishers are an invaluable tool that every occupied building should install and properly service aiding in the containment, suppression or extinguishing of small fires in West Hollywood, California.
Fire Extinguisher
UL Standards & Ratings
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"The integrity of the UL Mark assures manufacturers that their fire extinguishers, as well as fire extinguisher components and agents, meet the highest standards for safety and performance across North America. UL Listed extinguishers can be marketed anywhere in the United States and Canada based on their proven ability to extinguish specific classes of fires. UL lists certified products and components in UL product directories, referenced by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to verify that individual facilities have the appropriate fire extinguishing ratings."
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Fire Performance Test Standards
UL 711
Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover rating, and performance during fire tests, of fire extinguishers intended for use in attacking Class A, B, C, D, and K fires as defined herein. These requirements also cover performance during fire tests of fire extinguishing agents for application on Class D fires. The ultimate rating of an extinguisher or the prescribed use of an extinguisher or fire extinguishing agent is based on its fire-extinguishing potential as determined by fire tests and presupposes installation and use in accordance in the United States with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, and with the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents, or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes, and arrangements. Such additional requirements are not within the scope of these requirements.
ANSI | UL 8
CAN | ULC S554
Water-Based Agent Fire Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of performance during fire tests, of portable water based agent fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10 and with the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 The requirements for performance during fire testing of water based agent fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711 CAN/ULC-S508.
1.3 As used in these requirements, the term "extinguisher" refers to all extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically noted otherwise.
ANSI | UL 154
CAN | ULC-S503
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of performance during fire tests, of portable carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers. Carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10 and the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 The requirements for performance during fire testing of carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711 CAN/ULC-S508.
1.3 As used in these requirements, the term "extinguisher" refers to all extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically noted otherwise.
ANSI | UL 299
CAN | ULC-S504
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of performance during fire tests, of portable dry chemical and dry powder (Class D) fire extinguishers. Dry chemical and dry powder fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/NFPA 10 and with the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 The requirements for performance during fire testing of dry chemical fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711/ CAN/ULC-S508.
1.3 As used in these requirements, the term "extinguisher" refers to all extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically noted otherwise.
299A
Portable Dry Chemical Extinguishing System Units
299B
Dry chemical fire extinguishers for U.S. Navy Applications
299C
Fire Extinguishing Dry Chemical For Special Applications
299D
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers For Residential Cooking Equipment
ANSI | UL 626
CAN | ULC-S507
Water Fire Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of performance during fire tests, of water fire extinguishers. Water fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, and the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 These requirements cover stored-pressure, water fire extinguishers that use a single chamber for both the extinguishing agent and the expellant gas.
1.3 The extinguishers covered by these requirements may be charged with plain water, an antifreeze or a loaded-stream solution. See Extinguishing Agent, Clause 23.
1.4 The requirements for performance during fire testing of stored-pressure water fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711 CAN/ULC-S508.
1.5 As used in these requirements, the term "extinguisher" refers to all extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically noted otherwise.
ANSI | UL 2129
CAN | ULC-S566
Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishers
1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of performance during fire tests, of portable halocarbon clean agent fire extinguishers. Halocarbon clean agent fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10 and with the National Fire Code of Canada.
1.2 The requirements for performance during fire testing of halocarbon clean agent fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711/ CAN/ULC-S508.
1.3 As used in these requirements, the term "fire extinguisher" refers to all extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically noted otherwise.
