Guideline A-01
They are covered by the Pressure Equipment Directive. Reason:Portable extinguishers are specifically mentioned in Article 4 paragraph 1 (a)(i) second indent and Annex II, Table 2 of the Pressure Equipment Directive. All fire extinguishers according UN 1044 are specifically mentioned in special provision 594 of ADR as an exclusion when appropriately packed for transport.Thus, these […]
Guideline A-36
If they are transported in a pressurized condition (e.g. to or from the filling station) they are covered by the ADR convention. Such gas cylinders are therefore excluded from the PED by virtue of Article 1 paragraph 2(s). Such cylinders are covered by the TPED. Note 1:They do not fall under the case of Article […]
Guideline B-14
Article 4 paragraph 1(a)(i) and Annex II, Table 2 are applied to vessels and therefore the requirements are relevant to the cylinder (bottle) of the portable extinguisher. The other parts of the portable extinguisher which are pressure equipment are classified according to Article 4 and assessed according to the appropriate Tables. Note:A portable extinguisher is […]