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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 408-2012 [ Global Input ]

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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

The airport environment is more complex than just the aircraft. While at the airport many hazards are present such as aircraft maintenance facilities, terminal buildings, loading walkways, and aircraft fueling, all of these hazards are covered by NFPA 10 portable fire extinguishers. The extinguishers installed on the aircraft are types already addressed, or easily added to, NFPA 10, the addition of the few specific requirements for aircraft extinguishers can easily be incorporated into NFPA 10 to provide a comprehensive overall portable fire extinguisher standard. The incorporation of NFPA 408 into NFPA 10 would bring all the portable fire extinguisher requirements into a single easy to use document. The items covered in NFPA 408 specific to aircraft portable fire extinguishers would be better served in NFPA 10 without losing the important provisions currently within NFPA 408. This would provide a single comprehensive standard on portable fire extinguishers that would better serve the users, installers, maintenance personnel and enforcers.

FAA Advisory Circular 20-42D on Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers for use in Aircraft current does not reference NFPA 408 and references NFPA 10.

1.2.3 of NFPA 408 already sends the user to NFPA 10 Chapter 6 on Installation and Chapter 7 on Inspection, Maintenance and Recharging.Many of the definitions are consistent with NFPA 10.4.1.2 on certification is the same in NFPA 10.Chapter 4 can easily be added to each extinguisher type or added as a new type addressed by NFPA 408 in NFPA 10.Chapter 5 can be incorporated into NFPA 10 Chapter 6.Chapter 6 is already addressed in Chapter 7 of NFPA 10 and the 3 requirements on preflight inspection can be included. 6.2 references NFPA 10.Chapter 7 can be added as an adoptable annex or incorporated into another document.

It is our understanding the technical committee in 2007 conducted an informational ballot to withdraw NFPA 408, which passed.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway

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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 28 16:07:19 EDT 2012

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Resolution: The NFPA Standards Council has decided that the topic will be handled by the TC on Portable FireExtinguishers.

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Public Input No. 12-NFPA 408-2014 [ Chapter 2 ]

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall beconsidered part of the requirements of this document.

2.2 NFPA Publication.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition 2013 .

2.3 Other Publications.

2.3.1 FAA Publications.

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591.

DOT/FAA/AR-01/37, “Development of a Minimum Performance Standard for Hand-Held Fire Extinguishersas a Replacement for Halon 1211 on Civilian Transport Category Aircraft,” August, 2002.

2.3.2 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096

ANSI/ UL 8, Water Based Agent Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2011 .

ANSI/ UL 154, Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 299, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2011 .

ANSI/ UL 626, Water Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2012 .

ANSI/ UL 711, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2004, Revised 2007 2013 .

UL 1093, Standard for Halogenated Agent Fire Extinguishers, 1995, Revised 2008(withdrawn) .

UL 1803, Standard for Factory Follow-up on Third Party Certified Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2006,Revised 2008 2012 .

ANSI/ UL 2129, Standard for Safety Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers, 2007, revised 2014 .

2.3.3 ULC Publications.

Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada, 7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4, Canada.

CAN/ULC-S503, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 Re affirmed 2010 .

CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2012 .

CAN/ULC-S507, Standard for Water Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2012 .

CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2004, Revised2007 Re affirmed 2013 .

CAN/ULC-S512, Standard for Halogenated Agent Hand and Wheeled Fire Extinguishers, 2007, Reaffirmed2007.

2.3.4 Other Publications.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Meriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 402, Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations, 2008 edition 2013 .

NFPA 410, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance, 2010 edition 2015 .

NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for EmergencyServices, 2007 edition 2013 .


Referenced current editions.


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Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 13-NFPA 408-2014 [Chapter B]


Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk

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Resolution: FR-3-NFPA 408-2015

Statement: Update references.


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Public Input No. 14-NFPA 408-2014 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ]

2.3.1 FAA Publications.



TSO-C19C, “Portable Water Solution Type Hand Fire Extinguisher, February, 2009.


This change adds a reference to requirements for the unique water type extinguishers that are installed onboard aircraft


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ANSI/UL 8, Water Based Agent Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 154, Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 299, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers , 2007.

ANSI/UL 626, Water Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 711, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2004, Revised 2007.

UL 1093, Standard for Halogenated Agent Fire Extinguishers, 1995, Revised 2008.

UL 1803, Standard for Factory Follow-up on Third Party Certified Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2006,Revised 2008.

ANSI/UL 2129, Standard for Safety Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers, 2007.


UL Standards for water, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical are removed. The water type extinguishers used onboard aircraft are in accordance with FAA TSO-C19c instead of UL. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishers are not recommended for use onboard aircraft (Reference: Chapter 3.3 of FAA Advisory Circular 20-42D, Hand Fire Extinguisher for use in Aircraft)




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ANSI/UL 8, Water Based Agent Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2011 .

ANSI/UL 154, Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2014 .

ANSI/UL 299, CAN/ULC-S504, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2012 .

ANSI/UL 626, CAN/ULC-S507, Water Fire Extinguishers, 2005, Revised 2007 2012 .

ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2004, Revised 2007 2013 .

UL 1093, Standard for Halogenated Agent Fire Extinguishers , 1995, Revised 2008 .

UL 1803, Standard for Factory Follow-up on Third Party Certified Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2006,Revised 2008 2012 .

ANSI/UL 2129, Standard for Safety Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2014 .


UL Standards were updated and revised:UL1093 has been withdrawn.ANSI/UL 299, 626 and 711 were revised to recognize Canadian references.


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ANSI/ UL 8, Water Based Agent Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 154, Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 299, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers , 2007.

ANSI/UL 626, Water Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

ANSI/UL 711, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers , 2004, Revised 2007.

UL 1093, Standard for Halogenated Agent Fire Extinguishers, 1995 , Revised 2008 (Withdrawn) .

ANSI/ UL 1803, Standard for Factory Follow-up on Third Party Certified Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2006,Revised 2008.

ANSI/UL 2129 , Standard for Safety Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers , 2007.

2012.


Remove UL/ULC Bi-nationally harmonized standards from this list and add to the Bi-nationally harmonized list in the new 2.3.4, add ANSI approval designation to ANSI/UL 1803, and update reference to UL 1093 as “withdrawn”.


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CAN/ULC-S503, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S507, Standard for Water Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC- S508, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2004, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S512, Standard for Halogenated Agent Hand and Wheeled Fire Extinguishers, 2007, Reaffirmed2007.


ULC Standards for water, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical are removed. The water type extinguishers used onboard aircraft are in accordance with FAA TSO-C19c instead of UL. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishers are not recommended for use onboard aircraft (Reference: Chapter 3.3 of FAA Advisory Circular 20-42D, Hand Fire Extinguisher for use in Aircraft)




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CAN/ULC-S503, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S507, Standard for Water Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers , 2004, Revised 2007.

CAN/ULC- S512, Standard for Halogenated Agent Hand and Wheeled Fire Extinguishers, 2007, Reaffirmed2007.


Remove UL/ULC Bi-nationally harmonized standards from this list and add to the Bi-nationally harmonized list in the new 2.3.4 and update referenced standards to most recent edition as indicated.




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2.3.4 Other Publications.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Meriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.

2.3.4 UL/ ULC Publications.

The following publications are bi-nationally harmonized standards for Underwriters

Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 and ULC Standards, 7 UnderwritersRoad, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3A9, Canada.

ANSI/UL 8, CAN/ULC-S554, Standard for Water Based Agent Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2011.

ANSI/UL 154, CAN/ULC-S503, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2010.

ANSI/UL 299, CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers , 2002, Revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 626, CAN/ULC-S507, Standard for Water Fire Extinguishers ,

Revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 2129, CAN/ULC-S566, Standard for Safety Halocarbon Clean Agent

Fire Extinguishers , 2005, Revised 2012.


Add list of UL/ULC Bi-nationally harmonized standards and remove these standards from sections 2.3.2, and 2.3.3.




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Public Input No. 17-NFPA 408-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.12 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Halogenated agents referenced in this standard are either halons [i.e. , bromotrifluoromethane (Halon1301), bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211), and mixtures of Halon 1211 and Halon 1301 (Halon1211/1301)] , or halocarbon agents [i.e., hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), HFC (hydrofluorocarbon), orperfluorocarbon (PFC) based halogenated agents]. . These agents have a Class ABC capability anddischarge either as a rapidly evaporating liquid or as a mixed gas and vapor stream. This characteristicprovides these agent with some capability to extinguish fires occurring in hidden spaces.


The halons and halocarbon chemical compositions are disclosed in sections 3.3.12.1 through 3.3.12.3 and do not require duplication here. For the halons in sections 3.3.12.2 and 3.3.12.3 there is discussion of Class ABC capability, but there was no discussion of this in Section 3.3.12.1 for halocarbons. Therefore, my suggestion is to pull this language into 3.3.12, with some additional wording on hidden fire capability, and remove the wording from 3.3.12.2 and 3.3.12.3.




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Statement: The halons and halocarbon chemical compositions are disclosed in sections 3.3.12.1 through3.3.12.3 and do not require duplication here.


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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 408-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.12.1 ]

3.3.12.1 * Halocarbon.

A halogenated agent whose chemical name is inclusive of one or more of the following:

hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), or perfluorocarbon (PFC) , fluoroiodocarbon

(FIC) types of agents, and other halocarbons that are found acceptable under the Environmental Protection Agency

Significant New Alternatives Policy program .


This change matches the wording to NFPA 10 and allows new clean agent halon alternatives approved by the EPA Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) to be automatically included.




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Statement: This change matches the wording to NFPA 10 and allows new clean agent halon alternativesapproved by the EPA Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) to be automatically included.


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3.3.12.2 * Halon 1211.

A halogenated agent whose chemical name is bromochlorodifluoromethane (CBrClF2) and that is a

multipurpose, Class ABC-rated agent effective against flammable liquid fires .


The removed wording was applicable to all halogenated agents and another submittal was made to move this language to Section 3.3.12.




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Statement: The removed wording was applicable to all halogenated agents.


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3.3.12.3 * Halon 1301.

A halogenated agent whose chemical name is bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) that is recognized as an

agent having Class ABC capability in total flooding systems .


The removed wording was applicable to all halogenated agents and another submittal was made to move this language to Section 3.3.12.




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Statement: The removed wording was applicable to all halogenated agents.


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4.1.2

Hand portable fire extinguishers used to comply with this standard shall be listed and labeled and meet orexceed all the requirements of one or more of the applicable fire test standards and one of the applicableperformance standards as follows:

(1) Fire test standards as follows:

(2) For halons

, halocarbons, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water, and film-forming foam,

(a) and halocarbons use ANSI/UL 711 and CAN/ULC-S508.

(b) For halocarbon types for civilian transport category aircraft, use DOT/FAA/AR-01/37.

(3) Performance standards as follows:

(4) For

carbon dioxide types, use ANSI/UL 154 and CAN/ULC-S503.

(5) For dry chemical types, use ANSI/UL 299 and CAN/ULC-S504.

For

(a) water types,

use ANSI/UL 626 and CAN/ULC-S507

(a) use TSO-C19 .

(b) For halon types, use UL 1093 and CAN/ULC-S512.

(c) For

film-forming foam types, use ANSI/UL 8.For

(a) halocarbon types, use ANSI/UL 2129.


This section was modified to reflect that the water type extinguishers used onboard are in accordance with TSO-C19 and are not standard UL models. Also, reference to carbon dioxide, dry chemical and AFFF extinguishers were removed as these types are not recommended for use onboard aircraft.




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Statement: This section was modified to reflect that the water type extinguishers used on-board are inaccordance with TSO-C19 and are not standard UL models. Updated the references to theharmonized UL/ULC standards.


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4.1.2

Hand portable fire extinguishers used to comply with this standard shall be listed and labeled and meet orexceed all the requirements of one or more of the applicable fire test standards and one of the applicableperformance standards as follows:

(1) Fire test standards as follows:

(a) For halons, halocarbons, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water, and film-forming foam, useANSI/UL 711 and , CAN/ULC-S508.

(b) For halocarbon types for civilian transport category aircraft, use DOT/FAA/AR-01/37.

(2) Performance standards as follows:

(a) For carbon dioxide types, use ANSI/UL 154 and , CAN/ULC-S503.

(b) For dry chemical types, use ANSI/UL 299 and , CAN/ULC-S504.

(c) For water types, use ANSI/UL 626 and , CAN/ULC-S507.

(d) For halon types, use UL 1093 and CAN/ULC-S512.

(e) For film-forming foam types, use ANSI/UL 8, CAN/ULC-S554 .

(f) For halocarbon types, use ANSI/UL 2129, CAN/ULC-S566 .


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Statement: This section was modified to reflect that the water type extinguishers used on-board are inaccordance with TSO-C19 and are not standard UL models. Updated the references to theharmonized UL/ULC standards.


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4.1.3.2

An organization that lists, labels, and marks extinguishers used to comply with the requirements of thisstandard shall utilize a third-party certification program for hand portable fire extinguishers that meets orexceeds the requirements of ANSI/ UL 1803.






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4.2.1

Water-based extinguishers shall have a minimum rating of 1-A and shall be equipped with either a spray orstraight stream nozzle shall be in accordance with TSO C19 .


Water extinguishers used onboard aircraft are in accordance with TSO C19 versus UL standards. The water capacity is 1.38 L, which would not be sufficient to achieve a 1A rating (reference: AC 20-42D, Chapter 7.a). The suggested revision is to be in accordance with TSO C19.




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Statement: Water extinguishers used on-board aircraft can be in accordance with TSO-C19 or UL standards.


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Public Input No. 29-NFPA 408-2015 [ Section No. 4.3.2.1.2 ]

4.3.2.1.2 *

For occupied spaces on small aircraft only, with a maximum certificated occupant capacity of one to fourpersons including the pilot compartment volume of 200 ft3 , a Halon 1211 or halocarbon extinguisher with aminimum rating of 2-B:C shall be permitted to be used.


FAA Advisory Circular 20-42D, Chapter 2(1)(C)(1), specifies the allowance for a 2B:C extinguisher to be used in smaller aircraft and rotorcraft with volumes up to 200 ft3. There are some six seat configurations that fit in the 200 ft3 volume allowing, and it would be useful to be able to use these smaller extinguishers in these aircraft while still providing appropriate protection.




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Resolution: The committee has insufficient information to make this revision at this time.


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Public Input No. 1-NFPA 408-2012 [ Section No. 7.1.3 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Training shall include the following:

(1) Classroom instruction

(2) Practical use of hand portable fire extinguishers

(3) Extinguishment of a hot fire

(4) Movement in a smoke-filled environment

(5) Wearing of PBE, within a replica of an aircraft cabin environment

(6) Wearing of SCBA (where required), within a replica of an aircraft cargo cabin environment

(7) Health effects of the agent being discharged


The flight crews must be familiar with the health effects of agents used in the suppression of fires in order better facilitate their use in aircraft. Understanding the health effects of suppression agents is consistent with the intent of the OSHA requirements concerning advising employees of chemicals in the workplace. Pilots must pass minimum physical examinations at least every six months to maintain their commercial pilot’s license. Discharge of agents such as carbon dioxide, while not toxic, will displace oxygen and create a hazardous atmosphere. It is imperative that flight crews are educated of hazards regarding suppression agents on board aircraft; fire suppression systems are equally important as other aircraft systems for the safety of the flight crews and passengers.


Submitter Full Name: Doug Hohbein

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Resolution: The standard already addresses this topic in 7.2.1(8) and A.7.2.


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Public Input No. 8-NFPA 408-2012 [ Section No. A.3.3.8.1 ]

A.3.3.8.1 Class A Fire.

European fire class designations are as follows:

(1) Class A — Wood, paper, cloth, and so forth

(2) Class B — Flammable liquids

(3) Class C — Flammable gases

(4) Class D — Metal fires

(5) Class E — Electrical fires

(6) Class F — Cooking appliances

The classification of fire extinguishers consists of one or more capital letters that indicate the classes of fireon which an extinguisher has been found to be effective. The letters (A and B only) are preceded by arating number that indicates the relative extinguishing effectiveness.

European nations use European Standard EN 3-7 (2004:E) to classify types of fires and establish testmethods to assign performance ratings to fire extinguishers. It should be noted that European fireextinguisher numerical ratings and fire configurations differ from those in ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508 .

It should be noted that European fire extinguisher ratings are not comparable with U.S. or Canadian ratings.In the United Kingdom, the applicable standards are British Standard 5306, Part 3, and British Standard5423.






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Statement: Remove reference edition, which is provided in Annex B. Added harmonized Canadian standardreference. Deleted reference to British standards, which do not actually pertain to extinguisher ratingsand have been superseded by EN 3.


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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 408-2012 [ Section No. A.3.3.16 ]

A.3.3.16 Rated/Rating.

The rating is required to be in accordance with ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508 .






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A.4.1.5

In the United States, the authority having jurisdiction is the Federal Aviation Administration. The AHJ inEurope is the Joint European Aviation Authority Safety Agency , and the AHJ in Canada is TransportCanada.


EASA took over the responsibilities from the Joint Aviation Authority in 2008.




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Statement: EASA took over the responsibilities from the Joint Aviation Authority in 2008.


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A.4.3.1

Exposure to decomposed halogenated agents could produce varied central nervous system effects,depending on exposure concentration and time. Halogenated agents also decompose into products ofgreater toxicity when subjected to flame or to hot surfaces at approximately 482°C (900°F). See NFPA12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire A.1.5.1.1 of NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire ExtinguishingSystems, for detailed information.

The expected potential exposure of decomposition products resulting from the application of approvedhalocarbon agent extinguishers to flames or hot surfaces was also addressed and found to be withinacceptable limits in DOT/FAA/AR-01/37.


NFPA 2001 provides a better reference than NFPA 12A as NFPA 2001 has more detailed discussion and is written to apply to all halogenated halon alternatives, versus the 12A discussion which is focused on Halon 1301.




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A.4.3.2

Halon 1211 extinguishers and halocarbon extinguishers have their greatest effectiveness on Class B andClass C fires. Extinguishers Halon 1211 extinguishers with 4 kg (9 lb) or greater capacity also are rated forClass A fires. Extinguishers with capacity of less than 4 kg (9 lb), although not rated for use on Class Afires, have been shown to be effective in extinguishing surface Class A fires. The same is true forhalocarbon extinguishers, wherein smallers heldheld sizes are rated for Class B and C and larger handheldextinguishers are rated for Class A, B, and C.


This section relates to both Halon 1211 and its alternatives, but the annex text was still dedicated to Halon 1211. The text was updated to reflect similar properties for the alternatives.




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Statement: This section relates to both Halon 1211 and its alternatives, but the annex text was still dedicated toHalon 1211. The text was updated to reflect similar properties for the alternatives.


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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 408-2012 [ Section No. A.4.3.2.3 ]

A.4.3.2.3

Halocarbon extinguisher toxicity has been demonstrated by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) modelingand test procedures to be no greater than that of Halon 1211 based on agent quantities discharged to meetthe requirements for fire test standards ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508 and DOT/FAA/AR-01/37 (see 4.1.2).






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Public Input No. 13-NFPA 408-2014 [ Chapter B ]

Annex B Informational References

B.1 Referenced Publications.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections ofthis standard and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for otherreasons.

B.1.1 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition 2013 .

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition 2015 .

B.1.2 Other Publications.

B.1.2.1 BSI Publications.

British Standards Institute, 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, United Kingdom.

British Standard BS 5306 -3 , Part 3, Code of Practice for Selection, Installation, Fire ExtinguishingInstallations and Equipment on Premises - Part 3: Commissioning and Maintenance of PortableFire Extinguishers - Code of Practice, 2009, revised 2011 .British Standard 5423,

Specification for BS 7863 , Recommendations for Colour Coding to Indicate Extinguishing MediaContained in Portable Fire Extinguishers , 2009 .

B.1.2.2 European Publications.

European Committee for Standardization, Management Centre, Rue de Stassart, 30 B-1050 Brussels.

European Standard EN 3-7 (2004 E), Portable Fire Extinguishers — Part 7: Characteristics, PerformanceRequirements and Test Methods.

B.1.2.3 FAA Publications.


FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-80, “In-Flight Fires,” 2004.


DOT/FAA/CT-82/42, “Study of Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers Aboard Civil Aviation Aircraft,” L. M. Krasner,Final Report, June, 1982. Available from FM Global Research, 1301 Atwood 270 Central Avenue , P.O.Box 7500, Johnston, RI 02919-4923 .

B.1.2.4 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/ UL 711, Safety Rating and Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2007, revised 2013 .

B.2 Informational References.

The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not apart of the requirements of this document.


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B.2.1 FAA Publications.


Advisory Circular 20-42C 42 D , “Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft,” 1984 2011 .

DOT/FAA/CT-83/30, “Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft,” 1984.

DOT/FAA/CT-86/5, “Halon Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft,” 1986.

DOT/FAA/CT-86/26, “Halon Extinguishment of Small Aircraft Instrument Panel Fires,” 1986.

DOT/FAA/CT-89/31, “Smoke and Extinguisher Agent Dissipation in a Small Pressurized Fuselage,” 1990.

B.2.2 U.S. Government Publications.

Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Military Specification for Halon 1211, MIL-B-38741.

Military Specification for Halon 1301, MIL-M-12218C.

B.2.3 Other Publications.

“The Development of a Hidden Fire Test for Aircraft Hand Extinguisher Applications,” CAA Paper 95013,Kidde International.

“Modeling Cardiac Sensitization of Humans Exposed to Halon 1301 or Halon 1211 Aboard Aircraft,”Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 72, No. 10, October 2001.

“Test and Evaluation of Halon 1211 Hand-Portable Fire Extinguishers for Use in Habitable and CargoCompartments of USAF Aircraft,” J. Walker and R. N. Vickers, Final Report, November, 1981, EngineeringServices Laboratory, Air Force Engineering and Services Center, Tyndall Air Force Base; Report NumberESL-TR-81-22.

B.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections.

NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for EmergencyServices, 2007 edition 2013 .


Referenced current editions, titles, and addresses.

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Public Input No. 12-NFPA 408-2014 [Chapter 2] Referenced current editions, titles and addresses.


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B.1.2.4 UL/ULC Publications.

The following publications are bi-nationally harmonized standards for Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 and ULC Standards, 7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, OntarioM1R 3A9, Canada .

ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for Safety Rating and Testing of Fire Extinguishers, 2007 ,2004 revised 2009 .


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