scope:

This standard contains minimum requirements for carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems.

This standard includes only the necessary essentials to make it workable in the hands of those skilled in this field.

Purpose.

This standard is prepared for the use and guidance of those charged with the purchasing, designing, installing, testing, inspecting, approving, listing, operating, or maintaining of carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems, in order that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life.