Phase out of halons: Advice on alternatives and guidelines for users of fire fighting and explosion protection systems
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Details of how EC Regulation 2037/2000 - ozone depleting substances (ODS) - will affect use of fire fighting systems and explosion protection equipment. This guide is aimed at users, designers, equipment manufacturers, installation and maintenance contractors. Halon 1211 is used mainly in hand-held fire extinguishers and halon 1301 in total flooding systems - both forms of hardware are referred to in this document.
History
Produced in association with DTI/DETR. This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Fire control
Publisher History
The Department of Trade and Industry published information to support business of all industry sectors. They are now known as the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR).
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NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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