|
Examples of products tested and / or certified by AFTRL are Foams, Powders & Gases agent solid fuel- burning appliances ; fire doors and frames; door hardware; fire-rated wall assemblies; wood trusses; prefabricated construction; specialty wood products; structural laminated timber products; fire-resistant paints and floor / ceiling fire-rated assemblies for physical chemical properties, fire performance Portable & Mobile Fire Extinguisher for Mechanical strength, Hydrostatic & Fire ratings, Hose & hose-reel.
List of BIS approved Products
|
| |
| Details of Testing Items |
| Testing Item |
Reference Standards |
Equipment |
| Foam concentrate for producing Mechanical Foam for Fire Fighting viz. AFFF, Protein Foam, Film Forming Fluoro Protein Foam & Synthetic Foam |
IS: 4989;2006 |
IS: 4989;2006
|
|
|
Foam Concentrates for Fire Fighting Reference Standards – IS:4989, IS 4989(Part-4), UL-162 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Sedimentation / Stratification, pH, Sp.Gravity, Miscibility with distilled & synthetic sea water, Pour Point, Sludge content, Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension, Spreading Co-efficient, Viscosity, Expansion, 25% DT, Film Formation, Fire test with n-Heptane and Polar solvent, Burn back test, sealability test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Multipurpose Aqueous film forming foam liquid concentrates for extinguishing Hydrocarbon & Polar solvent fires |
IS: 4989 (Part – 4);2003 |
| Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), Protein foam, Fluoro Protein for both Hydrocarbon & Polar Fuel group |
UL – 162;1999 |
| Dry Chemical Powders for Fighting B & C Class fires |
IS:4308;2003 |
IS:4308;2003 |
|
|
Dry Chemical Powder For Fire Fighting Reference Standards :- IS:4308, IS:14609, IS:4861 & UL – 299C Testing Facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Apparent Density, Basic Chemical Content, Particle size Distribution , Hygroscopicity , Caking Test Resistance to Caking, Lumping and Hardness of the Caking, Water Repellency Test, Moisture Content ,Heat Resistance Test, Free Flowing Characteristics – Efficient Fluidity Foam Compatibility ,Fire Knocking Down Properties Class A Fire, Class B Fire, Extinguishment Test, Elevated temperature test of Extinguishing agent, Packed chamber test. |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Dry Chemical Powders for fighting A,B,C Class fires |
IS:14609;1999 |
| Dry Powder for fighting fires in Burning metals |
IS:4861;1984 |
| Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers |
UL-299C;2009 |
| Portable Fire Extinguishers – Performance & construction |
IS:15683;2006 |
IS:15683, ISO :7165, EN 3-7:2007, UL-711 |
|
|
Portable Fire Extinguishers for Fire Fighting, Reference standards – IS:15683, ISO :7165, EN 3-7:2007, UL-711
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
Fill Density ,Filling Tolerance, Maximum Service Pressure(pMS),Test Pressure , Burst Pressure Minimum effective discharge time , Bulk Range Discharge, Resistance to Temperature Cycles Retention of charge following partial discharge, Leakage Test ,Resistance to impact (Mechanical Resistance), Resistance to Vibration’s , External Corrosion Test , Internal Corrosion Test , Tapping Test Intermittent Discharge Test, A Class Fire Rating, B Class Fire Rating, D Class Fire Rating,F Class Fire Rating, Electrical Conductivity Test, Service Pressure ,Construction , Requirement of welding, Thread of Plastic Components, Burst Test ,Crushing Test , Pressure Cycling Test, Requirement of Handle, Requirement of Handle Clearance , Mounting , Requirement of mounting hook, Requirement of mounting bracket , Requirement of Strap , Requirement of hanger loop , Caps, Valves and Closure Requirement of Threaded connections on cylinder, Requirement of filling opening , Requirement of collar, Requirement of burst test of cap, valve & closure , Requirement of edges and surfaces, Requirement of Hose assemblies , Requirement of hose and coupling system , Requirement of Burst Pressure , Requirement of withstanding hydrostatic pressure , Method of operation , Safety-Locking Devices , Requirement of safety device material , Requirement of safety-locking pin or other device, Horn test, Dip-tubes filter test, Test of control discharge, Operating position,Design of the filling opening excluding carbon dioxide fire extinguisher |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fire fighting portable fire extinguishers-Performance and construction |
ISO 7165:2009 |
| Portable fire extinguishers Part-7, Characteristics performance measurement & test method |
EN 3-7;2007-10 |
| Rating and fire testing of fire extinguishers |
UL-711;2004 |
| Wheeled fire Extinguishers |
IS:16018;2012 |
IS: 4989;2006
|
|
|
Foam Concentrates for Fire Fighting Reference Standards – IS:4989, IS 4989(Part-4), UL-162 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Sedimentation / Stratification, pH, Sp.Gravity, Miscibility with distilled & synthetic sea water, Pour Point, Sludge content, Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension, Spreading Co-efficient, Viscosity, Expansion, 25% DT, Film Formation, Fire test with n-Heptane and Polar solvent, Burn back test, sealability test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Mobile fire extinguishers – Part-1:characteristics performance and test method |
DIN EN 1866-1;2007-10 |
| Gas Cartridges for use in Fire Extinguishers |
IS: 4947;2006 |
IS: 4989;2006
|
|
|
Foam Concentrates for Fire Fighting Reference Standards – IS:4989, IS 4989(Part-4), UL-162 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Sedimentation / Stratification, pH, Sp.Gravity, Miscibility with distilled & synthetic sea water, Pour Point, Sludge content, Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension, Spreading Co-efficient, Viscosity, Expansion, 25% DT, Film Formation, Fire test with n-Heptane and Polar solvent, Burn back test, sealability test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for non-percolating flexible fire fighting delivery hose |
IS:636;1988 |
IS;636, IS; 8423, IS; 12585, IS; 4927 |
|
|
Hoses for Fire Fighting Reference Standards – IS;636, IS; 8423, IS; 12585, IS; 4927 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
Internal Diameter, Length , Mass, Coil diameter, Hydrostatic burst pressure test, Hydrostatic proof pressure test, Kink test, Change in length, Change in Diameter, Adhesion test for rubber lining and the outer coating, Acceleration ageing test, Abrasion resistance test, Water Pick up / Moisture absorption, Heat resistance test, Oil Resistance test, Ozone Resistance test(for Type – B only),Test for Pentachlorophenyl laurite , Percolation, Evenness of wetting out, Bore size, Lining & cover thickness, Loss in mass on Heating, Minimum bend radius, Low temperature flexibility |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Controlled percolating hose for fire fighting – specification |
IS:8423-1994 |
| Thermoplastic Hoses (Textile Reinforced) for water – General Purpose |
IS:12585;1988 |
| Unlined flax canvas hose fire fighting |
IS:4927;1992 |
| Landing valves |
IS:5290-1993 |
IS:5290-1993 |
|
|
Landing Valves for Fire Fighting Reference Standard – IS;5290 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Type , Shape &Dimension, Finish , Water Tightness test for the stop valve , Hydrostatic pressure test, Flow test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| First –Aid hose –reel for fire fighting |
IS:884 -1985 |
IS:884 -1985 |
|
|
First- Aid Hose – Reel for Fire Fighting Reference Standard – IS; 884 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard;-
Type , Dimension , Resistance to leakage, Impact test , Load test, Range & water flow test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for Hydrant stand –pipe for fire fighting |
IS:5714-1981 |
IS:5714-1981 |
|
|
Hydrant Stand Pipe for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS;5714 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard:-
Type & Dimension, Finish, Hydrostatic pressure test , Flow tes |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for couplings, double male and double female instantaneous pattern for fire fighting |
IS:901-1988 |
IS: 902-1992
|
|
|
Hose Coupling double male and double female instantaneous pattern for Fire Fighting , Reference Standard – IS;901, IS;902 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
Shape and Dimension, Construction , Round threads for male coupling and Nut, ‘V’ threads for locking ring & Nut, Hydraulic test, Workmanship and finish |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Suction hose couplings for fire fighting purpose –specification |
IS: 902-1992
|
| Fire Hose delivery coupling Branch Pipe, Nozzles and Nozzle Spanner - Specification |
IS:903;1993 |
Fire Hose delivery coupling Branch Pipe IS:903;1993 |
|
|
Hose Coupling double male and double female instantaneous pattern for Fire Fighting , Reference Standard – IS;901, IS;902 Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
Shape and Dimension, Construction , Round threads for male coupling and Nut, ‘V’ threads for locking ring & Nut, Hydraulic test, Workmanship and finish |
|
Detail of testing parameters Top |
| Specification for 2 –WAY and 3-WAY suction collecting heads for fire fighting purposes |
IS:904 – 1983 |
IS:904 – 1983 |
|
|
2-WAY and 3-WAY suction collecting heads for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS: 904Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard:-
Shape & Dimension, Finish, Hydraulic test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for delivery breeching, dividing and collecting, instantaneous pattern, for fire fighting purposes |
IS: 905 – 1980 |
IS: 905 – 1980 |
|
|
Delivery breeching, diving and collecting, instantaneous pattern for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS;905
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard:-
Shape &Principal Dimension, Finish, Hydraulic test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for Revolving branch pipe for fire fighting |
IS:906 :1988 |
IS:906 :1988 |
|
|
Revolving branch pipe for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS: 906
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevent standard :-
Dimension & Construction, Finish, Performance requirements |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fire Hydrant, Stand Post Type |
IS: 908;1975 |
IS: 908;1975 |
|
|
Fire Hydrant , Stand Post Type for Fire Fighting, Reference standard – IS: 908
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Workmanship & finish, Hydrostatic test requirements, Coating, Painting |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for Couplings, Branch pipe, nozzle used in hose reel tubing for fire fighting |
IS:8090 – 1976 |
IS:8090 – 1976 |
|
|
Coupling, Branch pipe, nozzle used in Hose-Reel tubing for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS:8090
Testing facilites as per the requirement of relevent standard;-
Couplings, Construction, Hydraulic test requirement, Branch pipe, Shape & Dimension
Hydraulic test requirement, Nozzles, Dimension, Construction, Hydraulic test requirement |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for branch pipe, universal, for fire fighting purposes |
IS:2871 – 1983 |
IS:2871 – 1983 |
|
|
Branch pipe, Universal for Fire Fighting , Reference standard - IS: 2871
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard:-
Shape & Principal Dimension, Workmanship and Finish, Hydraulic test, Operational test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fire Hooks |
IS: 927- 1981 |
IS: 927- 1981 |
|
|
Fire Hooks for Fire Fighting, Reference standard – IS:927
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Handle, Shape & Dimension, Workmanship and Finish, Weight test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fireman’s axe |
IS: 926;1985 |
IS: 926;1985 |
|
|
Text are coming... |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fire beaters |
IS: 8096;1992 |
IS: 8096;1992 |
|
|
Fire Beaters for Fire Fighting, Reference standard – IS: 8096
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard ;-
Dimension & Material, Handle, Blade, Assembling, Workmanship , Length , Mass
Painting, Beating test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Fire blanket |
IS:15381;2003 |
IS:15381;2003 |
|
|
Fire Blanket for Fire Fighting , Reference Standard – IS:15381
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevent standard :-
Dimension & Tolerances, Workmanship & Finish |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Specification for Galvanized Mild Steel Fire Bucket |
IS:2546;1974 |
IS:2546; 1974 |
|
|
Galvanized Mild Steel Fire Bucket for Fire Fighting, Reference Standard – IS:2546;1974
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard :-
Shape & Essential Dimension , Body , Bottom , Ears , Top Handle , Bottom Handle , Finish , Water tight (Leakage) test , Leakage test filling with water, Leakage test pressing down the empty bucket (Top facing) in to the water, Leakage test pressing down the empty bucket (Bottom facing) in to the water |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 275 L/MIN PORTABLE PUMP SET FOR FIRE FIGHTING |
IS:942:1982 |
IS: 942, IS:943, IS: 944 |
|
|
High Pressure Pump for Fire Fighting, Reference Standards – IS: 942, IS:943, IS: 944
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
General, overall dimension , Engine, Fuel System, Pump, Water lifting capability, Transmission, Control and instrument, Trailer, Stability, Towing eye and draw bar, Mass, Out put of pump at
27± 2̊ C and at pressure 760mm of Hg, Lift , The test of suction strainer, Primer, Fuel tank, Weight, Workmanship and finish, Instruction book, accessories and equipment |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 680- l/min TRAILER PUMP FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE |
IS:943:1979 |
| FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF 1800 – l/min TRAILER PUMP FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE |
IS:944:1979
|
Functional
requirements for water tender type ’a’ for fire brigade use |
IS:948;1983 |
IS:948, IS:949, IS:950, IS:951 |
|
|
Fire Tender for Fire Fighting , Reference Standards - IS:948, IS:949, IS:950, IS:951
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standards :-
General, design and construction, Engine, electrical system, water tank, water pump, hose reel, body work and storage, workmanship and finish, suction inlet & delivery valves, instruction book, primer , pipeline & valve, control panel, water monitor, miscellaneous, provision for stowage of equipments, Alternator unit, Telescopic light mast, Lockers, Ladder gallows, Tool-kit-container, Instruction book, Accessories and Equipment, Brakes, Air system, Steering , Hand lines, Foam quality, Under truck nozzle, RT, Dry chemical powder, Others equipments |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
| Emergency (rescue) tender – functional requirements |
IS:949;2012 |
| Functional requirements for water tender, type b for fire brigade use |
IS:950;2012
|
Functional requirements for crash fire tender for air fields |
IS:951;2003 |
| Nozzle for fire brigade use |
IS:952;1986 |
IS:952;1986 |
|
|
Fog Nozzle for Fire Fighting, Reference standard – IS:952
Testing facilities as per the requirement of relevant standard ;-
Shape and Dimension , Flow test, Dispersion test, Angle of cone, Fog pattern
Workmanship & Finish, Hydrostatic pressure test |
|
Detail of testing parameters |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
