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Minimum Performance Standard for Hand Held Fire Extinguishers. Harry Webster William J. Hughes Technical Center March 8, 2002 Harry.Webster@tc.faa.gov. MPS Status. Final report is in review Hidden Fire Test is being offered by Underwriters Laboratory
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Minimum Performance Standard for Hand Held Fire Extinguishers Harry Webster William J. Hughes Technical Center March 8, 2002 Harry.Webster@tc.faa.gov
MPS Status • Final report is in review • Hidden Fire Test is being offered by Underwriters Laboratory • One agent / hardware combination is nearing approval (Halotron)
Extinguisher Labeling • Approved extinguishers will be marked as follows: • FAA Approved. Meets the Minimum Performance Standards for handheld fire extinguishers as defined in report DOT/FAA/AR-01/37 • Wording will be located under the UL rating block (similar to marine extinguishers)