M/S BHARATI FIRE ENGINEERS, PLOT NO. A-427, MIDC MAHAPE, TTC IND EST.

, NEAR MAHAPE BUS

DEPOT, NAVI MUMBAI, 400 709.
TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ( 2 Kg. Powder Type) - PERFORMANCE AND CONSTRUCTION AS PER IS:
15683:20006

Sr. No of
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
Each
1 Powders 5.1.3 One Consignment IS 4308 IS14609
2 Propellants 5.2 One N2
3 Filling Requirements 5.3
Each Control
i) Fill Density 5.3.1 One Unit ISI Marked 1.1gm/ml
Each Control
ii) Filling Tolerance 5.3.2 One Unit 2% Percent
Each Control
iii) Capacities 5.3.3 One Unit 2 Kg.

4 Test Pressure 6
Each Control
i) Test Pressure 6.1 All Unit 35 bar min
Each Control
ii) Min. Burst Pressure 6.2 One Unit 55bar min
General Performance
5 Requirements 7
i) Operating
6 7.1 - 30oC to 55oC for Powder type
Temperature

ii) Min Effective Each Control

7 7.2.1 One For Class 1A min 8s Throw Min 2m.
Discharge time Unit

Each Control For Class 8B and 13B Min 8s Throw

7.2.2 One
Unit 2m

iii) Bulk Range of Each Control Half of MaxDischarge time time

Discharge 7.2.3 One Unit Observed
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

Test Method 7.2.3.2

Resistance to temp Duration Cycle1 Cycle2

8 changes 7.3.1 Two h (1) (2) (3)
24+ 1 -30+0 -2 55+ 5oC
24+ 1 27+ 5oC 27+ 5oC
24+ 1 55+ 5oC -30+0 -2

7.3.2 One
9 Retntion of Charge 7.4

a) For Gas Cartridge, co2 and stored

pressure extinguishers loss of massby
weigh to be considered max 10% as per
7.4.1.2 b) For
Each Control
a) Routine checks 7.4.1 All Conventional or cartridge type
Unit
extinghuishers (Not covered in 7.4.1.2 to
be fitted with build in indicating device or
additional attachement can be fixed for
varification of built in pressure.

Control valve to be provided for cartridge type extinguishers

1) The Extinguisher shall be fitted with

b) Retention of charge
7.4.2
following partial
control valve for intermittent test
2) The extinguisher shall be
Each Control adequately resistant to leakage and 3)
One
Unit the Pressure or weight contents shall not
be less than 75% of the after first
interrupt of the discharge as determined
in 7.4.2.2
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

Test Method Discharge

the fully charged extinguisher for a period
equal to half time of the total discharge
time and then close the control valve.
7.4.2.2 Measure the internal pressure, (or weight
the contents as appropriate), and after
further 5mins valve having remained
closed, measure the pressure (or weight
the contents as appropriate) again.

The stored pressure extinguisher covered

7.4.3 Once in Six in 7.4.1.3 shall not leak at a rate 5 per
c)Leakage Test 9.7.2 One Months cent per annum of service pressure
Once in Six
9.7.2 One Months Leakage Test (Type Test)

a) Store pressure extinguishers fitted with

the pressure guage as specified in
7.4.1.3, the leakage rate shall not exceed
a rate of loss of pressurizing content
equivalent to 5 per cent per annum of
service pressure.
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

b) Gas cartridges and the stored pressure

extinguishers without guages as specified
in 7.4.1.2, the maximum loss of content
per annum shall not exceed the following:

1) For extinguishers: 5 percent or 50g

whichever is less, and

2) for gas cartridges : 5 percent or 7g

whichever is less.

Note: All stored pressure extinguisher soap solution test ne conducted to check leakage as a routine test
Mechanical Resistant
10 7.5 Type Test
Test

The extinguisher shall not release

Type Test pressure potentially dangerous manner,
a) Resistance to
7.5.1 One Once in Three when tested in accordance with 7.5.1.2
Impact
Months Mass of the fully charged extinguishers to
be calculated

The extinguishers which are not intended

Type Test
b) Resistance to to be used in vehicles should be tested
11 7.5.2 One Once in Three
Vibrations without Bracket To be Tested in 3 Axis for
Months
2h each axis
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

To be tested with fixing the bracket with

Vehicle Extinguishers 7.5.2.5.3
extngr. In three axis

Salt Spray test for 240h and drying time

Resistance to
12 7.6 Type Test 24h no sign of corrossion, coor fade and
Corrosion
media color change

One Sample Each of Two sizes ( or one

a) External Corrosion 7.6.2
size if different sizes are not
manufactured) from the same type.
Once in
Two (same extinguishing media). All types to
Three Months
be covered in one year. However all
sizes of different types to be covered in
three years

b) Internal Corrosion Atfer 8 cycles of temperatur condiitoning

(for water based the cylinder to be cut in two section and
7.6.1 Two One Year
media and gaseous to inspect for internal corrossion and the
extinguishers) dislocation of components

All sizes and type to be covered in two

Tapping Test(Type Three
13 7.7 One years. The retention of charge should not
Test) Months
exceed by 15%
Sr. No of Temperature Range
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency -30oC to + 55oC
Requirement Observed Remarks

Performance
14 8.1 to 8.5 One One Year Fire Rating
Required for Test Fire

Construction 1 Kg
15 1A, 8B
Requirements
ii) Low Pressure
Extinguishers
Capacity Metal Thickness
General 9.2.1.1 to Each Control
All 2 Kg 1.6mm
Requirements 9.2.1.7 Unit

Determination of Max Once in Three Maximum pressure observed at the

Service Pressure 9.2.1.8 Three Months highest temperature
9.2.2 Each Control
Burst Test 9.7.1 One Unit 55 bar max

Break Pressure 9.2.2.5 Max Serv Pressure*5.4

Crushing Test (Type Once in Three May be carried out on the same cylinder
Test) 9.2.3 Three Months taken for burst test

After the crushing test, fill the extinguisher with water and increase the pressure to test pressure (Pt).
The extinguishers shall not exhibit crack or leaks.

Pressure Cyclic Test Once in Three

(Type Test) 9.2.5 One Months
9.3.1 to Each Control The valve assembly head is considered
16 Carrying Handle 9.3.3 All Unit as handle
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
9.4.1 to
9.4.2 and Each Control The bracket should near 5 times the
17 Mounting 9.4.6 All Unit static load of fully charged extinguishers
i) Mounting Bracket 9.4.3 and Each Control hanging load on brakcet will be 45Kgs
strength 9.4.4 Two Unit less full extinguisher mass
9.5.1 to
9.5.4 & Each Control
18 Valves 9.5.6 All Unit inside dia 19mm min

Each Control Should withstand the test pressure for

Burst Test for Above 9.5.5 One Unit one min without rupture.
9.6.1 & Each Control
Safety Devices 9.6.2 Two Unit Not Provided
Hydro Static Presure Each Control
19 Test 9.7.1.2 All Unit 20 bars min for 30s
Requirement for
20 Plastic Components
i) General 9.8.1.1 to Each Control
Requirements 9.8.1.4 All Unit Test certificate form Peter Autokits

9.8.2.2,
9.2.2, Once in Six
iii) Air-Oven ageing 9.8.5.1 Three Months Test certificate form Peter Autokits
iv) Ultraviolet light 9.8.3, Once in Three
exposure 9.8.5.2 Six Months Test certificate form Peter Autokits

9.8.4,
8.8.2.2,
9.8.5.1, Each Control
v) Impact Resistace 7.5.1 Four Unit Test certificate form Peter Autokits

Hose Assemblies Each Control Min Length 400m, should function in

21 Batch Test 9.9 Two Unit temperature range
Each Control
22 Method of Operation 9.10, 7.5 One Unit As per Table 10
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

23 Safety Locking Device 9.11 Batch Test

The operation mechanism and shall

i) Release of safety Each Control require a force of no less than 20N but
device 9.11.1 Two Unit not exceeding 100N
ii) Breaking test for Each Control
tamper indicator 9.11.6 Unit Provided
9.11.2,
i) Corrosion Resistant Metal ii) Safety Pin
iii) General 9.11.3, Each Control
Two provided iii) Temper Indicator
Requirement 9.11.4, Unit
Provided
9.11.5

Requirement for
24 Pressure Guages and 9.12 For Stored Pressure type wxtinguishers
Indicators

i)Pressure guage testing manifold

Each Control
i) General 9.12.1 All provided ii)Calibration cert
Unit
Provided

One hundred
or part there
iii) Burst strength test 9.12.3 One Six times the service pressure
off from same
source

One hundred
or part there Over pressure test (Clause-9.12.4) may
iv) Over Pressure Test 9.12.4 One
off from same be used
source

immerse the pressure guage at 0.300m

One hundred
for 2h, 240h for corrosion resistance, no
v) Water resistance 9.12.5, or part there
One sign of corrosion and 24h room temp,
test 7.6.1 off from same
mechanical failure shud not occur,
source
prssure guage shoud be functional

vi) Leakage Test 9.12.6 Six Months

A pressure guage or indicator shall not leak at rate in excess of 1x10 -6 cm3/s whenguage or indicator
(incluing pin type indicator) is exposed to apressure equivalent to the intended servie pressure of the
extinguisher at 20o C
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
One hundred
pressure
Plastic Components 9.12.7, 9.8 Three Peter Autokits Cert
guages of part
there of
Plastic components of guages and indicators shall meet the requirements given in 9.8
Each Control
25 Dip-Tubes and Filters 9.13 All Peter Autokits Cert
unit

Color for Fire Each Control IS 5 Shade No536 or 538, Blue Color
26 10.1 All
Extinguisher body Unit Band to be provided

10.2.1, Fig Each Control

27 Marking All Label
5 Unit
Marking Details
1) Year of Manufacture
2) Factory Test Pressure
3) Range of Temperature from. To .
4)Rechrage immidiately after use.
a) Empty mass in g
b) Nominal full mass in g
c) Year of Manufacture, and
d) Name or co of the manufacture
Each control
Operating Instructions 10.2.2 All
unit
10.2.3, Fig Each control
Code Symbols All
6 unit
Recharging Each control
10.2.4 All
Instructions unit
Inspection Each control
10.3 All
Instructions unit
User Manual and Each control
28 11 All To be provided
Service Manual unit
M/S BHARATI FIRE ENGINEERS, PLOT NO. A-427, MIDC MAHAPE, TTC IND EST., NEAR MAHAPE
BUS DEPOT, NAVI MUMBAI, 400 709.
TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ( 2 Kg. Powder Type) - PERFORMANCE AND CONSTRUCTION AS
PER IS: 15683:20006

Sr. No of
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
Each
1 Powders 5.1.3 One Consignment IS 4308 IS14609 T/c provided Ok
2 Propellants 5.2 One N2 N2 Ok
3 Filling Requirements 5.3
Each Control
i) Fill Density 5.3.1 One Unit ISI Marked 1.1gm/ml T/c provided Ok
Each Control Within tolerance
ii) Filling Tolerance 5.3.2 One Unit 2% Percent limit Ok
Each Control
iii) Capacities 5.3.3 One Unit 2 Kg. 2.02 Kgs Ok

4 Test Pressure 6
Each Control
i) Test Pressure 6.1 All Unit 35 bar min Tested at 35 Bar Ok
Each Control
ii) Min. Burst Pressure 6.2 One Unit 55bar min Passes Ok
General Performance
5 Requirements 7
i) Operating
6 7.1 - 30oC to 55oC for Powder type - 30oC to 55oC Ok
Temperature

ii) Min Effective Each Control 18 sec. 3.1 mtrs 93

7 7.2.1 One For Class 1A min 8s Throw Min 2m. Ok
Discharge time Unit %

Each Control For Class 8B and 13B Min 8s Throw

7.2.2 One
Unit 2m

iii) Bulk Range of Each Control Half of MaxDischarge time time

Discharge 7.2.3 One Unit Observed Passes Ok
Sr. No of
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

Test Method 7.2.3.2

Resistance to temp Duration Cycle1 Cycle2

8 changes 7.3.1 Two h (1) (2) (3) Passes Ok
24+ 1 -30+0 -2 55+ 5oC
24+ 1 27+ 5oC 27+ 5oC
24+ 1 55+ 5oC -30+0 -2

7.3.2 One Passes Ok

9 Retntion of Charge 7.4

a) For Gas Cartridge, co2 and stored

pressure extinguishers loss of massby
weigh to be considered max 10% as per
7.4.1.2 b) For
Each Control
a) Routine checks 7.4.1 All Conventional or cartridge type Passes Ok
Unit
extinghuishers (Not covered in 7.4.1.2 to
be fitted with build in indicating device or
additional attachement can be fixed for
varification of built in pressure.

Control valve to be provided for cartridge type extinguishers

1) The Extinguisher shall be fitted with

b) Retention of charge
7.4.2
following partial
control valve for intermittent test
2) The extinguisher shall be
Each Control adequately resistant to leakage and 3)
One
Unit the Pressure or weight contents shall not
be less than 75% of the after first
interrupt of the discharge as determined
in 7.4.2.2
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

Test Method Discharge

the fully charged extinguisher for a period
equal to half time of the total discharge
time and then close the control valve.
7.4.2.2 Measure the internal pressure, (or weight Passes Ok
the contents as appropriate), and after
further 5mins valve having remained
closed, measure the pressure (or weight
the contents as appropriate) again.

The stored pressure extinguisher covered

7.4.3 Once in Six in 7.4.1.3 shall not leak at a rate 5 per
c) Leakage Test 9.7.2 One Months cent per annum of service pressure Passes Ok
Once in Six
9.7.2 One Months Leakage Test (Type Test)

a) Store pressure extinguishers fitted with

the pressure guage as specified in
7.4.1.3, the leakage rate shall not exceed
a rate of loss of pressurizing content
equivalent to 5 per cent per annum of
service pressure. Passes Ok
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

b) Gas cartridges and the stored pressure

extinguishers without guages as specified
in 7.4.1.2, the maximum loss of content
per annum shall not exceed the following: Passes Ok

1) For extinguishers: 5 percent or 50g

whichever is less, and Passes Ok

2) for gas cartridges : 5 percent or 7g

whichever is less. Passes Ok

Note: All stored pressure extinguisher soap solution test ne conducted to check leakage as a routine test
Mechanical Resistant
10 7.5 Type Test
Test

The extinguisher shall not release

Type Test pressure potentially dangerous manner,
a) Resistance to
7.5.1 One Once in Three when tested in accordance with 7.5.1.2 Passes Ok
Impact
Months Mass of the fully charged extinguishers to
be calculated

The extinguishers which are not intended

Type Test
b) Resistance to to be used in vehicles should be tested
11 7.5.2 One Once in Three Passes Ok
Vibrations without Bracket To be Tested in 3 Axis for
Months
2h each axis
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

To be tested with fixing the bracket with

Vehicle Extinguishers 7.5.2.5.3 N.A. N.A.
extngr. In three axis

Salt Spray test for 240h and drying time

Resistance to
12 7.6 Type Test 24h no sign of corrossion, coor fade and Passes Ok
Corrosion
media color change

One Sample Each of Two sizes ( or one

size if different sizes are not
manufactured) from the same type.
Once in
a) External Corrosion 7.6.2 Two (same extinguishing media). All types to Passes Ok
Three Months
be covered in one year. However all
sizes of different types to be covered in
three years

b) Internal Corrosion Atfer 8 cycles of temperatur condiitoning

(for water based the cylinder to be cut in two section and
7.6.1 Two One Year Passes Ok
media and gaseous to inspect for internal corrossion and the
extinguishers) dislocation of components

All sizes and type to be covered in two

Tapping Test(Type Three
13 7.7 One years. The retention of charge should not Passes Ok
Test) Months
exceed by 15%
Sr. No of Temperature Range
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency -30oC to + 55oC
Requirement Observed Remarks

Performance
14 8.1 to 8.5 One One Year Fire Rating Passes Ok
Required for Test Fire

Construction 1 Kg
15 1A, 8B
Requirements
ii) Low Pressure
Extinguishers
Capacity Metal Thickness
General 9.2.1.1 to Each Control
All 2 Kg 1.6mm 1.65 mm Ok
Requirements 9.2.1.7 Unit

Determination of Max Once in Three Maximum pressure observed at the

Service Pressure 9.2.1.8 Three Months highest temperature Passes Ok
9.2.2 Each Control
Burst Test 9.7.1 One Unit 55 bar max Passes Ok

Break Pressure 9.2.2.5 Max Serv Pressure*5.4 Passes Ok

Crushing Test (Type Once in Three May be carried out on the same cylinder
Test) 9.2.3 Three Months taken for burst test Passes Ok

After the crushing test, fill the extinguisher with water and increase the pressure to test pressure (Pt).
The extinguishers shall not exhibit crack or leaks.

Pressure Cyclic Test Once in Three

(Type Test) 9.2.5 One Months Passes Ok
9.3.1 to Each Control The valve assembly head is considered
16 Carrying Handle 9.3.3 All Unit as handle Valve head as handleOk
Sr. No of
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
9.4.1 to
9.4.2 and Each Control The bracket should near 5 times the
17 Mounting 9.4.6 All Unit static load of fully charged extinguishers Passes Ok
i) Mounting Bracket 9.4.3 and Each Control hanging load on brakcet will be 45Kgs
strength 9.4.4 Two Unit less full extinguisher mass Passes Ok
9.5.1 to
9.5.4 & Each Control
18 Valves 9.5.6 All Unit inside dia 19mm min 30 mm Passes Ok

Each Control Should withstand the test pressure for

Burst Test for Above 9.5.5 One Unit one min without rupture. Passes Ok
9.6.1 & Each Control
Safety Devices 9.6.2 Two Unit Not Provided N.A. N.A.
Hydro Static Presure Each Control
19 Test 9.7.1.2 All Unit 20 bars min for 30s Passes Ok
Requirement for
20 Plastic Components
i) General 9.8.1.1 to Each Control
Requirements 9.8.1.4 All Unit Test certificate form Peter Autokits T/c Provided Ok

9.8.2.2,
9.2.2, Once in Six
iii) Air-Oven ageing 9.8.5.1 Three Months Test certificate form Peter Autokits T/c Provided Ok
iv) Ultraviolet light 9.8.3, Once in Three
exposure 9.8.5.2 Six Months Test certificate form Peter Autokits T/c Provided Ok

9.8.4,
8.8.2.2,
9.8.5.1, Each Control
v) Impact Resistace 7.5.1 Four Unit Test certificate form Peter Autokits T/c Provided Ok

Hose Assemblies Each Control Min Length 400m, should function in 550 mm long hose
21 Batch Test 9.9 Two Unit temperature range provided,Passes Ok
Each Control
22 Method of Operation 9.10, 7.5 One Unit As per Table 10 Satisfactory Ok
Sr. No of
No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks

23 Safety Locking Device 9.11 Batch Test Provided Ok

The operation mechanism and shall

i) Release of safety Each Control require a force of no less than 20N but
device 9.11.1 Two Unit not exceeding 100N Passes Ok
ii) Breaking test for Each Control
tamper indicator 9.11.6 Unit Provided Passes Ok
9.11.2,
i) Corrosion Resistant Metal ii) Safety Pin
iii) General 9.11.3, Each Control
Two provided iii) Temper Indicator Passes Ok
Requirement 9.11.4, Unit
Provided
9.11.5

Requirement for
24 Pressure Guages and 9.12 For Stored Pressure type wxtinguishers Provided Ok
Indicators

i)Pressure guage testing manifold

Each Control
i) General 9.12.1 All provided ii)Calibration cert Passes Ok
Unit
Provided

One hundred
or part there
iii) Burst strength test 9.12.3 One Six times the service pressure Passes Ok
off from same
source

One hundred
or part there Over pressure test (Clause-9.12.4) may
iv) Over Pressure Test 9.12.4 One Passes Ok
off from same be used
source

immerse the pressure guage at 0.300m

One hundred
for 2h, 240h for corrosion resistance, no
v) Water resistance 9.12.5, or part there
One sign of corrosion and 24h room temp, Passes Ok
test 7.6.1 off from same
mechanical failure shud not occur,
source
prssure guage shoud be functional

vi) Leakage Test 9.12.6 Six Months Passes Ok

A pressure guage or indicator shall not leak at rate in excess of 1x10 -6 cm3/s whenguage or indicator
(incluing pin type indicator) is exposed to apressure equivalent to the intended servie pressure of the
extinguisher at 20o C
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No. Test Requirement Clause Samples Frequency Requirement Observed Remarks
One hundred
pressure
Plastic Components 9.12.7, 9.8 Three Peter Autokits Cert
guages of part
there of
Plastic components of guages and indicators shall meet the requirements given in 9.8
Each Control
25 Dip-Tubes and Filters 9.13 All Peter Autokits Cert T/c Provided Ok
unit

Color for Fire Each Control IS 5 Shade No536 or 538, Blue Color
26 10.1 All Satisfactory Ok
Extinguisher body Unit Band to be provided

10.2.1, Fig Each Control

27 Marking All Label Provided Ok
5 Unit
Marking Details
1) Year of Manufacture
2) Factory Test Pressure
3) Range of Temperature from. To .
4)Rechrage immidiately after use.
a) Empty mass in g
b) Nominal full mass in g
c) Year of Manufacture, and
d) Name or co of the manufacture
Each control
Operating Instructions 10.2.2 All
unit
10.2.3, Fig Each control
Code Symbols All
6 unit
Recharging Each control
10.2.4 All
Instructions unit
Inspection Each control
10.3 All
Instructions unit
User Manual and Each control
28 11 All To be provided
Service Manual unit