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#1 Posted : 09 May 2001 15:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Crump
Can anyone tell me what the current regulations are about the colour coding of portable fire extinguishers and what other information should they display on them.

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Paul Crump
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#2 Posted : 10 May 2001 08:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken Taylor
I believe you need to comply with BS EN 3 - although extinguishers to BS 5423 may still be used. All-red bodies are required but an optional coloured area of up to 5% of the total surface area is permitted (enabling us to continue the well-known black = CO2, cream = foam, blue = dry powder practice). You could try getting literature on this from the Fire Protection Association on 020 7902 5300.
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