1.1 These requirements cover the construction and performance, exclusive of
performance during fire tests, of portable halocarbon clean agent fire extinguishers.
Halocarbon clean agent fire extinguishers are intended to be utilized in accordance with
the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10 and with the National Fire Code
of Canada.
1.2 The requirements for performance during fire testing of halocarbon clean
agent fire extinguishers are specified in the Binational Standard for Rating and Fire
Testing of Fire Extinguishers, ANSI/UL 711 CAN/ULC-S508.
1.3 As used in these requirements, the term "fire extinguisher" refers to all
extinguishers or any part thereof covered by these requirements, unless specifically
noted otherwise.