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(Central Marks Department -III)
Ref: CMD - 111/16:15683 04 July 2011

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Sub: Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No.1, December 2008 to IS 15683:2006.

IS 15683:2006 published in line with other International Standards and technology up gradation incorporating Performance Tests with fire ratings in the year 2006, has been implemented with effect from 19 May 2011 by granting first licence on all India basis, for Clean Agents only. The following standards shall be withdrawn with the implementation standard as per AmelJdment No.1, December 2008 to IS 15683:2006. of this

i)

IS 940:2003 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, water type

(gas cartridge)(fourth revision)

ii)

IS 2171: 1999 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, dry powder (cartridge type)(fourth revision)

iii)

IS 6234:2003 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, water

type (stored pressure)(second revision)

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IS 10204:2001 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, mechanical foam type

v)

IS 13849:1993 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, dry powder type (stored pressure)
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vi)

IS 15397:2003 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, mechanical foam type (stored pressure)

Clause3.1 (a) of IS2878:2004 'Specificationfor fire extinguisher, carbon

dioxide

type (portable and trolley mounted) (third revision)' shall also be deleted simultaneously with the implementation of this standard. It is proposed to implement Amendment No.1, December 2008 to IS 15683:2006

with immediate effect where ever licence is granted f~r IS 15683:2006. Other licensees who are still not equipped as per IS 15683:2006 are permitted up to 30th September 2011 for smooth change over to IS 15683:2006.

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15683:2006 are as foliows: For existing licensees: a. Based on actual situation in respect of the operating licences applicability of the changes may be examined and verified if required. b. Endorsement in the license as per revised standard shall be made after obtaining the acceptance of STIof IS15683:2006. c. Actionshall be taken as per the prescribed provisionsunder OMPC 2004, if the licensee fails to submit the acceptance of STIin stipulated time. For Applicants:
a. Applications shall be recorded and processed for GOLas per IS 15683:2006. b. An. undertaking referred shall be obtained from the existing applicants if any, for above with implementation of IS shall be standards (which are to be withdrawn 2011.

15683:2006) that the action required to switch over to IS 15683:2006 completed on or before 30th September

, This guideline has an approval of Competent

Authority.

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