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SECTION 10 44 16 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes portable, hand-carried fire extinguishers.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 10 Section "Fire Extinguisher Cabinets."
1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rating and classification, material
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for fire
extinguisher.
B. Product Schedule: For fire extinguishers. Coordinate final fire extinguisher schedule with fire
protection cabinet schedule to ensure proper fit and function. Use same designations indicated
on Drawings.
1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Warranty: Sample of special warranty.
1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire extinguishers to include in maintenance manuals.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. NFPA Compliance: Fabricate and label fire extinguishers to comply with NFPA 10, "Portable
Fire Extinguishers."
B. Fire Extinguishers: Listed and labeled for type, rating, and classification by an independent
testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Provide fire extinguishers approved, listed, and labeled by FMG.
C. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
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1. Review methods and procedures related to fire extinguishers including, but not limited to,
the following:
a. Schedules and coordination requirements.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate type and capacity of fire extinguishers with fire protection cabinets to ensure fit and
function.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace fire extinguishers that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Failure of hydrostatic test according to NFPA 10.
b. Faulty operation of valves or release levers.
2. Warranty Period: Six years from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PORTABLE, HAND-CARRIED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A. Fire Extinguishers: Type, size, and capacity for each fire protection cabinet indicated.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
a. Badger Fire Protection; a Kidde company.
b. J. L. Industries, Inc.; a division of Activar Construction Products Group.
c. Kidde Residential and Commercial Division; Subsidiary of Kidde plc.
d. Larsen's Manufacturing Company.
2. Valves: Manufacturer's standard.
3. Handles and Levers: Manufacturer's standard.
4. Instruction Labels: Include pictorial marking system complying with NFPA 10,
Appendix B and bar coding for documenting fire extinguisher location, inspections,
maintenance, and recharging.
B. Multipurpose Dry-Chemical Type in Steel Container: UL-rated 4-A:60-B:C, 10-lb nominal
capacity, with mono-ammonium phosphate-based dry chemical in enameled-steel container.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine fire extinguishers for proper charging and tagging.
1. Remove and replace damaged, defective, or undercharged fire extinguishers.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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3.2 INSTALLATION
A. General: Install fire extinguishers in locations indicated and in compliance with requirements of
authorities having jurisdiction.
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