BS 5306-8:2023

Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice | Status: Current

1 Scope This part of BS 5306 gives recommendations and guidance on the selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers, primarily those conforming to the BS EN 3 series, that can be carried by one person and that are used for the protection of buildings, other premises and building contents, and to assist evacuation. This part of BS 5306 is not applicable to motor vehicles, aircraft, caravans or marine craft.

NOTE Portable fire extinguishers for use in aircraft are specified in BS 7867, their provision in caravans is dealt with in BS 3632 and BS EN 1645‑1, whilst those for marine craft and motor vehicles are the subject of a number of international agreements, government regulations and advisory publications.