Title: Selection, Installation and Maintenance of First-Aid Fire Extinguishers - Portable and Mobile Code of Practice (Fifth Revision) Bureau of Indian Standards

 IS 2190:2024 - Indian Standard

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Title: Selection, Installation and Maintenance of First-Aid Fire Extinguishers - Portable and Mobile Code of Practice (Fifth Revision) Bureau of Indian Standards

This standard is a Code of Practice that provides detailed guidelines on how to properly choose, install, and maintain portable and mobile (wheeled) fire extinguishers used for initial firefighting in buildings and facilities in India. Bureau of Indian Standards

It replaces the older version (IS 2190:2010) and reflects updated practices and requirements in fire extinguisher safety and management. Bureau of Indian Standards

Main Purposes of IS 2190:2024

1. Selection of Fire Extinguishers

The standard defines how to select the right type and size of extinguisher based on:

Type of fire hazard (like solids, liquids, gases)

Occupancy and hazard level (light, moderate, high)

Fire classes (A, B, C, D, F)

It ensures that extinguishers are suitable for the specific kinds of fire risks present. Safety Lake

2. Installation Requirements

It specifies how extinguishers should be: Mounted (height above the floor) Placed (visibility, easy access, along escape routes) Proper placement helps people reach them quickly in emergencies. Safety Lake

Positioned relative to hazard areas

3. Maintenance & Inspection

The standard details ongoing responsibilities to ensure extinguishers remain functional, including:

Regular visual checks

Scheduled maintenance