General Construction Specifications
SECTION 10522
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS, AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Fire extinguishers.
B. Accessories.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 09900 - Painting: Field paint finish.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ANSI/NFPA 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
B. ANSI/UL 92 - Fire Extinguisher and Booster Hose.
C. ANSI/UL 711 - Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers.
D. UL 8 - Foam Fire Extinguishers.
E. UL 154 - Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers.
F. UL 299 - Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Provide extinguisher operational features, color and finish, anchorage details.
C. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that Products to be furnished meet or exceed specified requirements.
1.05 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01700.
B. Maintenance Data: Include test, refill or recharge schedules and re-certification requirements.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide units conforming with ANSI/UL 711 ANSI/UL 92.
1.07 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to Standard Building Code and other applicable local codes for requirements for extinguishers.
1.08 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install extinguishers when ambient temperature may cause freezing of extinguisher ingredients.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. J. L. Industries - Cosmic.
B. Larsens Mfg. Company - MP Series.
C. Watrous - Dry Chemical.
D. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600.
2.02 EXTINGUISHERS
A. Dry Chemical Type: UL 299, cast steel tank with pressure gage; Class A:B:C:, Size 10.
2.03 ACCESSORIES
A. Extinguisher Brackets: Formed steel, red enamel finish.
2.04 FINISHES
A. Extinguisher: Steel epoxy, enamel red color.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify field conditions for proper installation.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Secure rigidly in place.
C. Place extinguishers on wall brackets.
D. Position signage at locations required by the local governing fire official.
END OF SECTION
