scope:

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for attesting the conformity of portable fire extinguishers to EN 3-7, as well as the requirements for the quality and production control of the fire extinguishers.

It specifies the documentation to be provided regarding:

- identification of the applicant;

- identification of the manufacturer, if not the applicant;

- identification of subcontractor(s), if applicable;

- identification of the extinguisher;

- documents provided with the extinguisher;

- CE marking;

- quality management system;

- extinguishing media toxicological information.

It specifies methods for:

- type testing;

- factory assessment;

- controls during production.

NOTE 1 A test report and a satisfactory audit supporting documentation could form the basis for an applicant to request a certification of his product from an EA accredited certification body. Additional requirements can be made by national regulations and/or quality marks.

NOTE 2 Where appropriate, component family testing could be applied.