Environmental guidance - fire fighting powder and powder fire extinguishers. Version 2

Factfile 0026

Fire Industry Association, 2015
Environmental guidance - fire fighting powder and powder fire extinguishers. Version 2 Download document

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Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

Factfile

Abstract

Covers the applicable legislation, how to handle the extinguishers/powder on and off site, and looks at the available options for collection and disposal.

History

First published: 2007. Updated: 2015. The information set out in this document is believed to be correct in the light of information currently available but it is not guaranteed and neither the Fire Industry Association nor its officers can accept any responsibility in respect of the contents or any events arising from use of the information contained within this document. Some documents in this series were issued by BFPSA.

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Electrical services
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Air conditioning accessories
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.

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