CENTRAL MARKS DEPARTMENT-III Our Ref : CMD-III/16:6234 01 04 2010

Subject : Implementation of Revised Scheme of Testing and Inspection for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Water Type (Stored Pressure) According to IS 6234 : 2003 [ Doc: STI/6234/4, March 2010 ] Based on feedback received from MDD-I for incorporating the specific requirements of ECO Mark in line with the STI as per IS 11833, the existing STI [ Doc : STI/6234/3, April 2007 ] has been revised as [ Doc: STI/6234/4, March 2010 ]. It has been decided to implement the revised STI with immediate effect. Copy of the revised STI Document is enclosed. All ROs/BOs are requested to inform the licensees/applicants for IS 6234 under their jurisdiction about implementation of the revised STI with immediate effect and confirm compliance.

(R Bhanu Prakash) Sc-E & Director (CMD-III) Encl.: As stated Sc-F & Head (CMD-III) Circulated to all ROs/BOs/Is/BIS Labs.

Copy to : Head (CMD-I) Head (CED) Head (ITSD) For posting on BIS Intranet

DOC:STI/6234/4 March 2010 SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, WATER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) ACCORDING TO IS 6234:2003 (Second Revision) (Incorporating amendment no.1,2 & 3) 1. LABORATORY A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped and staffed where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the methods given in the specification. 2. TEST RECORDS - All records of tests, inspection and calibration shall be kept in suitable forms approved by the Bureau. 2.1 All testing apparatus/measuring instruments shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of such checks/calibration shall be maintained. 2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the Bureau shall be made available at any time on request. 3. QUALITY CONTROL It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397(Part I) to IS 397(Part 4)]. 3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management System as per IS/ISO 9001. 4. STANDARD MARK The Standard Mark, as given in Column (1) of the First Schedule of the licence, shall be stenciled/printed on each extinguishers, provided always that each marked fire extinguisher conforms to every requirement of the specification. 4.1 MARKING - In addition the following information shall be clearly and permanently marked on each fire extinguisher. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) Name of the Manufacturer or trade mark ; Method of operation in prominent letters; The word Water type (Stored Pressure), The capacity of the extinguisher in litres., The word Recharge after use, A declaration to the effect that the body of the extinguisher has been tested to a pressure of 30 Kgf/cm Letter indicating the suitability of the unit for various classes of fires. The work Keep this end up while using Year of manufacture and Sl. No. of the extinguisher and Control Unit No. to trace back factory test records. Licence Number (CM/L) The criteria for which the product has been labeled as ECO Mark;

DOC:STI/6234/4 March 2010 4.2 The material used for product packaging (excluding refills) shall be recyclable, reusable or biodegradable.(for Eco mark) 4.3 The product must display a list of critical ingredients in descending order of quantity present in percent by weight. The list of such critical ingredients shall be identified by the Bureau of Indian Standards. (for Eco Mark) 5. LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests, as indicated in Table 1 attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is covered by this scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in accordance with paragraph 2 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian Standard and covered by the licence shall be marked with certification mark of the Bureau. 5.1 CONTROL UNIT - For the purpose of this scheme, extinguisher undergone manufacturing under similar conditions and using raw material from the same consignment as per table 1 of IS 6234:2003, manufactured in one shift shall constitute a control unit. 5.2 On the basis of tests and inspection, the decision regarding conformity or otherwise of the control unit to a given requirement shall be made. 6 REJECTIONS A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the rejections of the production not conforming to the requirement of the specification and the method of its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be stored together with that conforming to the specification. 7 SAMPLE The licensee shall supply, free of charge the sample required in accordance with the Bureau of Indian standard (certification) Regulations, 1988 as subsequently amended, from the factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it from open market. 8 REPLACMENT Whenever a compliant is received soon after the goods with standard mark have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that goods have not been misused defective goods are replaced free of cost by the licensee in case the compliant is proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau. The firm shall have own complaint investigation system as per IS/ISO 10002. 8.1 In the event of any damage caused by the goods bearing the standard mark or claim being filed by consumers against BIS Standard Mark, and not conforming to the relevant Indian Standard entire liability arising out of such non conforming product shall be of the licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases. 9 STOP MARKING The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to the Bureau if at any time there is any difficulty in maintaining the conformity of the product to the specification or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under intimation to the Bureau. 9.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by Bureau for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The information regarding resumption of the marking shall also be sent to the Bureau. 10 PRODUCTION DATA The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed proforma -1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant a statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and trade value thereof at the end of each operative year of the licence. Table1

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IS 6234:2003 PORTABLE FIRE EXTNGUISHER WATER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)
TEST DETAILS Clause Requirements Test Method Clause 4 5 & Table 1 Capacity Materials 4 5 & Table1 Reference
IS 6234:2003

No. of Samples

LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency

Remarks

Three One

Each control unit Each consignment No testing is required if the material is ISI marked or accompanied by a test certificate.

-do-

6 7 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.5.3 7.5.2 8

Shape Construction Neck ring Valve Hose & Nozzle Syphon Tube Pressure Gauge Anti Treatment Painting Performance Test Hydrostatic Test Pressure corrosive

6 6.1, 6.1.1,7 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.5.3 7.5.2 8.1 to 8.3

-do-do-do-do-do-do-doIS 6234:2003 IS 3203 IS 3618 IS 6234:2003 -do-do-do& -do-

Each

Fire

Extinguisher

-do2 pieces 2 pieces -do-do-doFive Each control unit Each Control unit. -do-do-do-do-

9 10.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 & 10.3.1 10.4 11

9 10.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.3.1 10.4 11

Each Fire
Extinguisher

One Each Fire

Extinguisher.

Each control unit

Ultimate Failure test Leakage test & retention of pressure test Drop test Workmanship & Finish

One Each fire

extinguisher

Once in a week.

-doIS 6234:2003

One Each Fire

extinguisher

Once in a week

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IS 6234:2003 PORTABLE FIRE EXTNGUISHER WATER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)
TEST DETAILS Clause Requirements Clause ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECO MARK Ozone Depleting Substances 12.2.1 12.2.1 Test Method Reference IS 6234 : 2003 1 Once at the time of GOL and once every three years or whenever there is change in formulation/compositio n/construction of material of product -do-doEach consignment Suppliers TC may also be accepted No. of Samples
LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency

Remarks

12.2.2 12.2.3 12.2.4

Atmospheric Life-time Global Warming Potential Metal Parts to be Free from Lead and Lead Alloy

12.2.2 12.2.3 12.2.4

-do-do-do-

1 1 1

12.2.5

Coating

12.2.5

-do-

-do-