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IS 13849 (1993): Specification for portable fire

extinguisher dry powder type (constant pressure) [CED 22:
Fire Fighting]

“!ान $ एक न' भारत का +नम-ण”

Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda
“Invent a New India Using Knowledge”

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है”
ह
Bhartṛhari—Nītiśatakam
“Knowledge is such a treasure which cannot be stolen”
 IS 13849 : 1993
( R..tftrmecl'" )

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( ~Tfur ~ )- f~
Indian Standard
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY
POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE)-
SPECIFICATION
(First Reprint ocrOBER 2001 )

UDC 614'845'1

@ BIS 1993

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN. 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

October 1993 PriceGroup 5

 AMENDMENT NO. 1 APRIL 2001
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY
POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICATION
(Page 4, clause 10.3.1) - Deletetheentireclause.
[Page 4, clause 11.1(b)) - Add the following at the end:
'Preferably illustrated witb pictures.'
[Page 4. clause 11.1(1) ) - Insertthe following:
'I) Do not relyon partially usedor discharged extinguisher.'

(CED22)
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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 JULY 2001
TO
IS 13849: 1993 SPECIFICATION FOR PORTABLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, DRY POWDER TYPE
(CONSTANT PRESSURE)
(Second cover page, Foreword) - Insert tbe following before the last
para:
'A scbeme or labelling environment fnendly products known as ECO·Mark
bas been Introduced at tbe Instance of tbe Ministry of Envrronment and
Forests (MEF), Government of India. Tbe ECO·Mark would be
admuustered by tbe Bureau of Indian Standards (8IS) under the BIS Act,
1986 as per tbe Resolutron No. 71 dated 21 February 1991 and No. 425 dated
28 October 1992 published m tbe Gazelle of tbe Government of India For a
product to be ehgible for marking With ECO logo, It sball also carry tbe lSI
Mark of BIS besides meeting addttrona] opuonal environment friendly
requirements. For this purpose, tbe Standard Mark of 81S would be a single
mark being a combination of tbe lSI Mark and the ECO logo Requirements
to be sausfled for a product to qualify for tbe SIS Standard Mark for ECO
fnendhness bemg Included In the rel-vant published standards through an
amendment. These requirements are optional, manufactunng unus arc free to
opt for the lSI Mark alone also.
The amendment is based on the Gazette Notrflcauon No 160 dated 1 Apnl
1999 for frre extmguishers as environment fnendly products published IR the
Gazette of the Government of Indu '
(Page 4, clause 10•.5.1 ) -Insert the following new clauses after 10.5.1
and renumbertbe subsequentclauses:
11 OPllONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECO-MARK
11.1 Genera] Requirements
11.1.1 Any fire exnngursher havmg SIS Standard Mark qualifies for
conssderauon of ECO-Mark.
11.1.2 The products manufacturer must produce the consent clearance as per
provrsion of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollu/lon) Act, 1974,
Water (Prevenuon and Control of Polluuon} Cess Act, 1977 and Air
{Prevention &: Coturol of Polluuon] Act, 1981 respectively, along With
1
Amend No. Z to IS 13849 : 1993

authonzation If required under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and tbe

Rules made thereunder to tbe Bureau of Indian Standards wbile applying for
ECO·Mark.
,
1LL3 The products may di~play m brief the criteria basetl on which the product
bas beenawarded ECO-Mark.
I LL4 The product may carry alongwilh instructions for proper use so as to
maximize product performance with statutory warning, if any, minimize waste
and method of safe disposal.
11.1.5 The matenal used for product packaging (excluding refills) shall be
recyclable, reusa ble or biodegradable.
11.1.6 The product must displaya list of critical ingredients in descending order
of quanuty present in percent by weight, The list of such critical ingredients
sball be Identified by the Bureauof IndianStandards.
11.2 Specific Requirements
11.2.1 The fire exungueher sball not contain any ozone depleting substance
(ODS) relevant to fire exungursbers Industry as Identified under tbe Montreal
Protocol ( see Annex A).
I I.2.2 Gas based extinguisbing media once discharged in the atmosphere should
not haveatmosphericlife lime of morethan a year (see Annex B ).
11.2.3 Chemical used should not have global wanning potential (see AnnexC).
11.2.4 The metalhc body and other metal parts of the fire extinguishers shall be
free of lead or lead alloys.
11.2.5 The coaling used for the metallic part shall not be fonnulated with
mercury and mercury compounds or be tinted with pigments of lead, cadmium,
chromium VI and their OXides. Excluded are natural impurities entailedby the
production process up to the amount0 1 percent by weight which are contained
In tbe raw matenal.

NOTIi - co] .XlIDplSh ers m.y be ""l1DlnedIInlu'lable lubsllluleJ Ire IVIII.ble.

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 Amend No.2 to [S 13849 : 1993

ANNEX A
(Clause 11.2.1)
UST OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES(ODS) CONTROLLED
BY MONTREAL PROTOCOL
rradeName ODP
Halon 1211 3.0
Halon 1301 10.0
Halon 2402 6.0
CFC·l1 1.0
CFC12 1.0
CFC113 0.8
CFC114 1.0
CFC115 0.6
CCI~ 1.1
C2 H3Ct3 0.1
CFC13 1.0
CFC111 1.0
CFC112 1.0
CFC211 1.0
CFC·212 1.0
CFC-213 1.0
CFC·214 1.0
CFC215 1.0
CFC216 1.0
CFC217 1.0
Methyl bromide 0.6
NOTE- ODP value••re relative 10 eFC·11 which has beea IssigDed Irbilrary v.l.e
or 1.0.

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Amend No.2 to IS 13849: 1993

ANNEX B
( Clouse 11.2.2 )
LIST OF ATMOSPHERIC UFE TIME OF GAS-BASED AGENTS
Trade Name Designation Atmospheric
Life Time (Year)

Halon-BOOI (CF31) <1 day

NAFS III HCFC (BlendA) 12
FE 25 HCFC-12S 36
FE 241 FCFC·124 6
FE 36 HFC-227 fa 250
FE 13 HFC-23 250
FM200 HFC-227 EA 41
CEA410 FC-3·1-10 2600
Halon1301 Halon 1301 6S -
Inergen [0541
Argonite [055
Argon [001
ANNEX C
(Clause 11.2.3)
LIST OF SUBSTANCES HAVING GLOBAL WARMING
POTENTIAL (GWP)
Trade Name GWP (100 year)
V.C02
Halon 1301 5600
Inergen
Argonite
Argon
CEA410 5500
FM200 3300
FE 13 12100
FE36 8000
FE 241 480
FE 25 3200
NAFS III 1 450
CF31 <5
(CED22)
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 AMENDMENT NO. 3 FEBRUAR,\, 2003
TO
IS 13849: 1993 IJORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICATION
I Pug« I, clause 4, IlI1e I )- Insert 'for BC 01 IS 14609 lur ABC after
1\ ·.1108 1982'
[ Paee L Table 1,51No (VII) 1- [men the following In columns 3 and 4'
(1) (4)

PIN,c I~ 712R

( Page », clause 7.4) ~ Invert the following at the end of the clause
Valve shall he as per Fig I'
( Pag« 4, clause 10.5.2)- Insert the followrng new clause atrei 10.5.1'
10.5.2 l-ire knock down properties shall be earned out on powder filled
mvide the extinguisher, as per the procedure given In 3.7 of IS 4108 or 4.12 of
I~ j 4609. depending upon the powder used In fire exungursher .
Amend No.3 to IS 13l!~Y : 1993

11

I I
I I
I' I

1\ i
1,1
i:
I' :i
1

1 Head 7 - Syphonlube adopter

2 Trigger 8 - Syphonlube
3 Handle 9 - Spnng - compression
4 Pull pin 10 - Valvestern assembly
5 Springpin ep 4 x 30 11 - Pressure indicator 100 kPa
6 Seal O-ring

FIG SQUEEZE GRIP VALVE - A~:'EMDL y

(CED22 )
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 AMENDMENT NO. 4 SEPTEMBER 2003
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICATION
( Page 2, clause 7.1, [Ille 19) - Insert '10 kg capacity extinguisher may
also be withoutlongitudinal seam' after 'welding'
( Page 2, clause 7.1.1 ) - Substitutethe followingfor the exrsung
'7.1.1 The body shall have a measured wall thicknessgreater than the minimum
thickness calculated using the followingformula
D
S"'300+ K
where
S = minimum thickness, In 10m,and
D", the externaldiameterof the body, or the largest external measurement
normal to the longitudinal axis In 10m '
( Page 2. clause 7.1.2 ) - Substitutethe following for the exisnng
'7.1.2 For austennc steel bodies, the mtrumurn thickness measured shall be
greaterthan the mimmum thickness calculated using the followmg formula

where
S = minimum thickness In mm,
D = external diameter of the body, or the largest external measurement
normalto the longitudmal aXIS, 10 10m, and
K '" coefficientWIth a value of 0 30 for diameters z 100 10m

This IS subject to an absolute rmmmurn thickness of 064 mrn, including all

tolerances '
( Page 3, clause 9.1) - Insert 'and 537' after '536'
Amend No.4 to IS 13849: 1993

( Page 4, clause 10.5.1 ) - Substitute the following informal table under

10.5.1 for the existmg
(I) (2) (3) 4) 1
Capacity of Fire MInimum MInimumPeriod Range or throwofjet )
Extmguisher Penod for to discharge at
kg which. throw of least 85 percent
Jet will be of contents
maintatned s
s
05 5 8 Not lessthan I 5
land2 8 IO Not less than2
5 [5 20 Not less than 4
10 23 30 Not less than6
I)From nozzle to centreof patternof discharge

(CED22 )

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 AMENDMENT NO. 5 MARCH 2005
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
DRY POWDER TYPE (STOkED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICATION
( Page I, Table 1,51 No (I) and (II), col 3 anti 4 1 - Insert the following
(I) (3) (4)

r) b) Sr.:unle" steel sheet IS 6911

II) b) ~ullnles, steel IS 6911

( Page 2, clause 7.1.1 ) - Add the followmg at the end of clause

.K - coefficient With a value of
045 for D s 80 mm,
050 for D > 80 mm and ~ 100 mm,
070 for D > 100 mm '
( Page 3, clause 8.1 ) - Substitute the following for the exisung
'S.I All Internal and external surfaces of the body shall be completely epoxy
powder coated 10 rmrnmum 0050 mm thlcknes~ Ihe thickness of the coating
shall be measured as given In IS 3203 The internal surface of the body shall be
plastic/rubber coated and lining shall be of a minimum thickness of 0 5 mm as an
alternative to powder coating
8.1.1 Test for Adhesion of Plastic LUling (Type 7est) - Subject the unfilled
2
exungursher to a pressure 15 kgf/cm and store for 120 + 4 h at 27 ± 5°C
o
Release the pressure and examine the exunguisher Internally for cracking.
separation from the wall of the body or hftmg of the lining, and bubbles between
the hrung and the body'
(Page 3, clause S.2) - Delete 'to tin-lead alloy coaung'
( Page 1, cluuve 9.1 ) - Insert 'Of POSt Office Red' after 'fire red' and
'or No 538' after 'No 536'
Amend No.5 to IS 13849 : 1993

( Page 3, clause 10.3 ) - Substuute the following for the exrstmg

'10.3 Leakage Test - A suitable VISCOSity soap solution be apphed with the
help of a brush to all the jomts and fittings of extl~gUl~hers charged with
exungurshmg medium and pressunzed at 12 kgf/crn" It I~ to be visually
observed for 10 min for any bubblmg ,
r Page 4, dau~e 10.5.2 (see also Amendment No 3) 1- Delete

(CED22 )
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 AMENDMENT NO.6 AUGUST 2006
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER, DRYPOWDER TYPE (STORED
PRESSURE) - SPECIFICAnON

(n« Revision)
[ Page 4, clause 11 (see also Amendment No.1)] - Substitute
'ADDITIONAL' for 'OPTIONAL'.

(CED22 )

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 AMENDMENT NO.7 AUGUST 2007
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRES~URE) -
SPECIFICATION
(Page 3, clause 7.5.2)- Insertthe following at the end of clause

'SroRCD Braided rubber/plastic hose (5 and 10 kg only) shall be having

burstingpressure not less than 50 kg/em'

(CEO 22)

Reprography Umt, BI~ NewDeihl, lndra

 AMENDMENT NO.8 JULY 2008
TO
IS 13849: 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICAnON
[Page I, clause 2 (see also Amendment No 2)] - Substitutethe following
for the exisung:

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed In Annex 0 contam provisions, which through reference In

this text, constitute provtsions of this standard. At the time of publication of this
amendment, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on thrs standard are encouraged to
investigate the POSSibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards
indicated In Annex 0

[Page S, Annex 0 (see also Amendment No 2)] - Substitutethe following

for the existing

IS No Tille

5 2004 Colours for ready mixed patnts and enamels ififlh revIsion)

~ 13 1994 Cold-rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips (fourth revISion)

1545 1994 Solid drawn copper and copper alloy tubes for condenser and heat
-exchangers ithird revision)

2062 2006 Hot rolled low, medium and high tensile structural steel (suth
revistoni

2171 . 1999 Specification for portable fire extinguishers, dry powder (cartridge
type) tfourth revision)

2643 2005 Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are not made on the threads
- Dimensions, toleranceand designation (third reviSIOn)

2932 . 2003 Enamel, synthetic, exterior : (a) undercoating (b) finishing

Specification (third revISIon)
Amend No.8 to IS 13849: 1993

IS No TIlle

4218 (PartJ) ISO general purpose metnc screw thread Part J Basic
1999 drrnensrons (second revtston}

4308 2003 Specification for chemical dry powderfor fighting 8 & C class
fires (second revision)

4454(Part I) Steel wires for mechanical springs Part I Patented and

200\ cold drawnsteelwires - Unalloyed (third reviSIOn)

6528 1995 Stainless steel wire (first revision)

6912 2005 Copper and copper alloy forging stock and forgings (firsl
revision)

9550 2001 Bnght steel bars - Specification (first revISIon)

NOTF - Other cross referred standards listed In Annex Dofthestandard arevalid

(CEO 22)

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 AMENDMENT NO. 10 MAY 2009
TO
z. IS 13849 : 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY·
. . POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE)-.
SPECIFICATION
(Amendment No.2, Page· 3, Annex A; line 10) - Substitute"~H,Ch' for.
'C2H,C13 ' .

(Amendment No.2, Page 4, Annex B,line I, col 2) - Substitute 'CF 3I'for

'CF31'. . .

(Amendment No.2, Page 4, Annex B, line 4, col 2) - Substitute

'HCFCI24' for 'FCFC-124'. .

(Amendment No.2, Page 4, Annex B, line 7, co/2) -:. Substi~te .'HFC

227ea'!or'HFC-227 EA'.

(Amendment No.2, Page 4, Annex B, line.9, col 2) - Substitute.'CF,BT'

for 'Halon 1301 '.

(Amendment No.2, Page 4, Annex C, last line) - Substitute'CF,l' for

'CF31'.

(Page 4, clause 10.5.1, informal table, col. 3) - Substitute 'Maximum

Period to Discharge at Least 85 percent of Contents' for the existing title. .

(eED 22)
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 AMENDMENT NO. 11 FEBRUARY 2010
TO
[S 13·849 : 1993 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
DRY POWDER TYPE (STORED PRESSURE) -
SPECIFICATION
(Page 3, clause 9.1) - Substitute the following forthe existing:

"Each extinguisher body except stainless steel body shall be painted either with
epoxy powder coating or synthetic enamel paint. The shade shall be 'Fire Red'
or 'Post Office Red' conforming to Shades No. 536 or 538 of IS 5. Stainless
steel body shall. be buffed.

NOTES
1 Whenever epoxy powder coating is applied on the external surface of mild steel body for
anti-corrosive treatment, synthetic enamel paint coating is not required. l

,
2 The body of extinguisher shall be of good finish, clear of all burrsand sharp edges."

(CED 22)

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 Fife r ighung Scc tro nal Committee, CED 22

FORf\\ORD
TIm Ind'dn Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized
by the FII c Fighting Sectional Cornrmttcc had been approved by the Civil Engineering DIVIsIOn
Council
Portable dry powder fire cxtmguishers ( other than those used for metal fires) are used for dcalmg
Class BC and ARC fires according to their formulation of the powder filled III Use of these
exnnguivhers ha-, Increased due to banning of CTC type fire extmgurshers .IS these also act as a
substitute for the same in certain risk The portable fire exungurshers of this type are either
with ga- cartridge portable or stored pressure The requirements for the cartridge type are
covered In IS 2171 1985 In view of the different methods of construcncn for the stored pressure
type t hrs Indian Standard has been formulated
Port-ihlc hr c cxungurshcrv, dry powder type (stored pressure), In which the method of expelling
dry powder IS by means of nitrogen gdS pressure These extrngurshers are used for tackling fires
invo lving flammable hquids, gaves, live electrical equipments. wood, plastic. textiles. etc, depen-
ding nil the type of powder, VIZ BC or ABC When exunguishers of these types are used, It IS
very v"enlIal to clean Immediately and thoroughly the artrcles or the equipments, on which these
firc cxungurshers arc discharged This type of fire ext mguisher has certain advantages over
other drv powder type fire exnngurshcr (with cartrtdges ), In ItS capabrhty of easy operation.
Presence of pressure gauge will facrhtate checking of Its servrceability
The committee responsible for the preparation of this standard IS given In Annex D
For the purpose of decidmg whether a particular requirement of this standard IS comphed with.
the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the results of a test or analysis, shall be
rounded oII In accordance With IS 2 . 1960 'Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised r.
1 he number of Significant place, retained 111 the rounded off value should be the same as that of
the specified value In thrs standard.
 IS 13849: 1993

Indian Standard
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY
POWDER TYPE ( STORED PRESSURE)
SPECIFICATION
1 SCOPE 4 CAPACITY
This Indian Standard lays down the require- 4.1 The total capacity of the extinguisher
ments regarding material, shape, capacity, when fined with dry powder conforming to
construction, anu-corrosive treatment and tests IS 4308 : 1982for the various capacities shan
for portable dry powder type fire extrngursher be as follows:
( stored pressure) for class BC or ABC fires, of Nominal Dry Powder Tolerance by
capacities 0'5, J, 2, 5 and 10 kg. Capacity Content Mass
( kg ) ( kg, Min)
:z REFERENCES 0·5 0·5 ± 5%
The Indian Standards listed in Annex A are I I ±5%
necessary adjuncts to this standard. 2 2 ± 3%
5 5 ±2%
3 PRINCIPLE
10 10 ±2%
The method of expulsion of dry powder is by 4.2 The extinguisher shall be pressUrised either
dry nitrogen pressure stored in the fire exnn- using dry nitrogen in accordance With
guisher Itself. The extinguisher shall be designed IS 1747: 1972or by using dry air having rnaxr-
for operating in the uprrght position, fitted mum water content of expellent as 0 006 %.
With squeeze grip valve. It IS operated by Maximum charging pressure for the expelle~t
holding upright, removing the locking pm or shall not exceed IS kgf/cm l .
scal or safety device from the valve handle by
pressing down the spnng loaded spindle by the 5 MA1ERIALS
operating handle. The controlled d rschai ge of 5.1 For all capacities material used for manu-
the dry powder is obtained by use of the squeeze factunng the fire extinguisher and its components
gnp. shall be as given in Table J.
Table 1 Materials of Construction of Various Parts of Fire Extinguishers
( Clause S.l )
81 No. Component Malerlal Rele'flnt IS No.
(I) (2) (3) (4)
I) Body Mild steel sheet IS'13 1986
II) Neck tlnll Mild steel a) ]S 2062 ]992
b) IS 1875 . 1992
Ill) Valve body a) Forged bras& FLB - IS 6912: 1985
b) Leaded bi or ze Grade LTB·2 oCIS 318 . 1981
C) Plasuc Conforming 10 requirements liven In
Anncx C
IV, Washers and 0 riD IS Rubber Requirements 10 respect of hardness as
apphcable 10 Iype 3 of IS 5382 : 1985 and
also acrdjalkal; reslstanl ( see Noto I
v) Spindle a) Brass a) Grade 2 of IS 291 : 1989
b) Type I of IS 319: 1989
b) Sta inlen steel IS 6528: 1972
VI) Spring SprlR& steel ( plated) Grade I of IS 4454 ( Pan 1 ) : 1981
VII) Syphon tube sheet a) Brass Alloy No.2 of IS 407 : 1981
bl Copper IS 1545 : 1982
VIII) Nozzle a) Plashc Conformrng to requirements given
In Annex C
b) Brass Grade 2 of 1'\ 291: 1989 or type I
of IS 319: 1989
IX) Hose (only for BraIded rubber or Shall have a munmum bUrstlDS
Sand 10 kll ) Braided PVC pressuro of 50 kif/emS ( 5 MN/ml )
NOTE - When a piece of 2 5 cm cui from any portion IS dipped In 20%sulphutlc acid,
solunon for 10 minutes, there shall be DO SilO of corrosion or damage,
S" sodium hydroxide
IS 13849 : 1993

6 SHAPE R. = yield strength in kgf/mm' ( given in

relevant Indian Standards);
The shape of the body shall be cylindrical. The
size of filler opening shall not be less than H = depth of dishing in rom;
20 mm. k = ratio Do{H;
r = knuckle radius in mm ( r :> O'I );
7 CONSTRUCf10N R = dishing radius in mrn ( R <; Do );
7.1 The cyh nder shall be of welded construe- and
uon having cold or hot drawn cylmdncally
portion wrth herm-spher rcul, ellipsoidal 01
tomphcricaI ends welded to it or two halves z
r?+3
cold or hot drawn and circumstantial welded
together, The ends or dished part shall be
= 1-2-;;~.--- +1
having hemi-spher ical, semi-ellipsoidal or tori-
spherical shape n.id the end shall have 7.1.2 Stress may be determined from the
cylindrical skirt or parallel portion of minimum following:
10 rom length or three times the shell thickness,
whichever I~ greater. The welding shall bc a) Cyhndrical container walls S = ~:
done by an electric arc welding process and
shall conform to IS 2825 : 1969 and If rad io-
graphed. shall conform to IS 817 ; 1966. there b) Ellipsoidal dome or bottom S = p~
shall not be any longitudinal seam 10 the
cylmder and more than one circumferential PL
c) Herm-spherical dome 01 bottoms = 2t
seem up to 5 kg capacity and above 5 kg capa-
city the shell may be cold or hot drawn with a d) Ton-spherical dome or bottom
longitudinal welding. The thickness of the shell
and ends shall be calculated in accordance with S = 0'8B5 PL
7.1.1. But it shall be not less than 1·60 mm 2/
up to 5 kg capacity and 2,0 mm above 5 kg where
capacity. The neck nng shall be welded with
the body oflhe cylinder and shall be threaded t =
Thickness of the. shell in mrn,
to suit the type of valves thread. The threads
shall be in accordance with class A of
p =
Proof test pressure In kgf{mm2 ( proof
test pressure is three times the pressure
IS 2643 ( Part I ) : 1975. to which fire extinguisher IS iniually
charged at 21°e or the one and half
7.1.1 The minimum t hicknevs IS calculated times the pressure developed at 49°e).
from the following formulae:
S = Stress at proof test pressure kgf'/rnm",
a) Par cylindrical poruon D "" Imide diameter (dome or bottom)
t __ ph xyo__ = ph Di 111 film.
- 200 x 0·8 JR.+ph 200x U8 JR.-ph d = Inside diameter ( cylindrical portion of
b) Forton-spherical part or cnd shell) In mm, and
ph Do k, L = Inside spherical radius or dish radius
f= 200 x 0'8 JR. + ph X -5- in mm,
c) For semi-elhpsoidal part or end
7.1.3 The top and bottom of dl y powder fire
ph Do k ( 0 65 + 0 I k ) extinguisher (stured pressure) shall have a
t= 200x08JR.+ph x 4 thickness after formmg equal to or gre ater than
the minimum wall thickness of the cylinder
where unless the dome or bottom IS formed integral
t = calculated minimum wall thickness of with the cylinder. In the case of integral dome
cylindrical shell in mro from bursting and bottom, the thickness of the cylinder shall
point of vie.... ; not be more than 15% than that of the dome
ph == test pressure above atmosphere kgf{ or bottom.
em'; 7.2 Gas Space
DI = inner diameter in mm;
A gas space shall be provided above the dry
Do = outer diameter In mrn; powder level in the body of the extinguisher,
J = weld joint factor ( 0'9 ); which shall be of sufficient volume to ensure

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that when subjected to operation, it meets the 7.5.4 Syphon nib,

requirements of performance test as given
in 10.5. The syphon tube shaH be fitted with the dis-
charge valve assembly by means of a press fit
7.3 Neck Ring type, soldering brazing or SUitable threads In
accordance With IS 2643 ( Part 2) : 1975. The
The neck ring shall be suitable threaded either syphon tube shall not be completely disengaged
externally or internally In accordance wrth dUring use. syphon tube ..hall be notched, or
class 'A' of IS 2643 (Parts I & 2 ) : 1975 or otherwise prevented from restrict mg the
IS 4218 ( Part 3 ) : 1976. It shall have the filler discharge in an umntended manner.
opening size as specified in 6. The threaded 8 ANTI-CORROSIVE TREATMENT
length shall not be less than 16 mm.
8.1 All Internal and external surface of the
7.4 Valve body shall be completely coated with lead-tin
alloy ( till not less than 10%) by means of hot
The screw thread of the valve shall be In dipping or by electrolytic process to a thickness
accordance WIth class 'A' 01 IS 2643 ( Part I ) : not less than 0 012 mm. The thickness of the
1975 or IS 4218 (Part 3) : 1976 for a mrrumum coating shall be measured as given in
length of 16 mm to SUit the thread of the neck IS 3203 : 1982. Epoxy powder coating can also
nng. be used for anti-corrosive treatment WIth
0'050 mm thickness.
The squeeze grip valve assembly WIth a spring
loaded pressure sealed shdrng spindle shall be 8.2 Phosphating in accordance with the provi-
provided In such a way that It IS operated by sion of IS 3618 : 1966 may be applied on the
manual depression by means of a cantilever external surface of the body as an alternative
pivoted gnp lever. The spindle shall be so to tin-lead alloy coating
designed that the operation of the extmgursher 9 PAINTING
cnn be regulated by means of depressing and
releasing the extrngursher queeze gnp handle. 9.1 Each exnnguisher shall be painted With fire
A safety pin/seal shall be provided to prevent red conforming to shade No. 536 of IS 5 : 1978.
Inadvertent operation by accident. The paint shall conform to IS 2932 : 1974.
9.1 A picture showing operation of the ex-
7.5 Discharge Fittings tinguisher In the correct manner shall be shown
on the body/label of the extinguisher.
7.5.1 Nozzle
9.3 The extinguisher shall be marked with
The discharge nozzle shall be screwed to the letter '8C' or 'ABC' indicatmg their suitabihty
valve body/hose or It can be an Integral pal t of for respective classes of fires as laid down 10
the valve body. The design of the nozzle and Its IS 2190: 1992. The srze and colour of the letter
orifice shall be such that it meets the perfor- A, 8 and C and the size and colour of square
mance requi rements as given in 10.5. and Circle shall be in accordance with
IS 2171' 1985.
7.5.1 Hose
10 TEST REQUIREMENTS
The extmgurshers With capacity of 5 and 10 kg 10.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test
shall be fitted with the hose of 500 mm ( With
10 mm minimum ID) and 750 mm (with The extinguisher body and valve assembly shall
12·5 mm minimum ID ) lengths respectively. be capable of withstanding the Internal hydrau-
lic pressure of 3 0 MN/m" (30 kgf/cm 2 ) With-
7.5.3 Pressure Gauge out rupture, leakage or visible distortion for a
perrod of 2 mmutes. This test shall be carried
Except for 1/2 kg extinguisher a SUItable out before the extmginshers are coated for anti-
pressure gauge shall be fitted to valve assembly corrosive treatment and paint mg.
or to the cylinder to know the amount of
pressure msrde the cylinder. The gauge dial 10.1 In case of ultimate failures test, the
shall indrcate the operating pressure range of
mechanical failure shall not occur at the
the extrngursher preferably WIth the colour pressure of less than 4·5 MNJm" (45 kgf/cm" ).
code. The zero charging and maximum mdr- 10.3 Leakage Test
cated pressure shall be shown in numerable and
marked to ensure the correct charging of The exunguisher's valve assembly after bemg
pressure. covered by Inverted glass-transparent-Jarshall be

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dipped in suitable water tank filled with water,
to the level more than the height of exnngui-
sher for 24 hours, there shall not be any
collection of even a single bubble on the
inside top of the Inverted glas, jar after a lapse
of 24 hour~. The air bubble collected on the
Inside top of glass jar during the initial 6 hours
shall be neglected.
10.3.1 Retention of pressure
The extinguisher shall be discharged for 2
seconds and the pressure drop shall be noted,
After an interval of 15 mlnutes, the pressure
shall be noted again and there shall not be
vanation of more than 5 percent In the pressure
drop. This test shall be conducted twice on
extinguisher and mean reading shall be taken
of the pressuie drops which shall not be more
than 5 percent. After 2 cycles of discharge,
the extinguisher shell should be kept for 24
hours and drop in pressure shall not be more
than 5 percent to pass this test.
10.4 Drop T~st (Resistance to Shock and
MechuiCII Damage )
Capacity of Fire Minimum Period for
Extinguisher Which Throw of Jet
Will be Maintained
kg s s
0·5 5 8
I and 2 6 12
5 and 10 15
1) From nozzle 10 centre or pattern or discharge.
11 MARKING
11.1 Each extinguisher shall be clearly and
permanently marked with the following
Information:
a) Name of the manufacturer or trade
mark, if any;
b) Method of operation in prominent
letters;
c) Tile words 'Dry Powder Extinguisher'
stored pressure type;
d) The capacity of the extinguisher in kg;
e) The words 'Recharge After Use';
f) A declaration to the eflect that the body
of the extinguisher bas been tested to a
pressure of 30 kgf/cm·;
This test shall be conducted at a temperature of
27e C ± 5e C. The exunguishers shall be filled
with water to 90 percent of Its volume or 80
percent of dry powder of its volume and
pressurized to its rated pressure. The extingui-
sher with Its fitting sball be dropped from a
height of 3 m on a concrete surface without
pressure gauge, first with cylinder axis hon-
zontal and second with cylindrical axis vertical
with its head up. There shall be nu leakage
from the body. The leakage shall be observed
by Immersing the extinguisher in the water.
10..5 Performance Test
10.5.1 The extinguisher shall be capable of
discharging not less than 8S percent by mass
of the actual rated capacity of dry powder
when the extinguisher is operated WIth its
nozzle at an angle of 45° above horizontal line
at a temperature of 27 ± sec in still weather
condruons. The contents shall be expelled in
the form of a continuous discharge which shall
comply wah the following requirements:
Maximum Period to Range or Throw of
Discharge at Least Jer l )
85 Percent of Contents
m
Not less than L·5
Not less than 4
25 Not less than 4
g) The words 'Keep This End Up' while
using;
h) Letter indicating the suitability of the
unit for various classes of fires;
j) Year of manufacture and Sl No. of the
extinguisher; and
k) Class of fire, BC or ABC.
11.1.1 Standard Marking
Each extinguisher may also be marked with
Standard Mark.
12 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR
CONFORMITY
The details of sampling and criteria for con-
formity are given in Annex B.
 IS 13849 : 199J

ANNEX A
( Clause 2 )
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS
IS No. Title IS No. Title
5 : 1978 Colours for ready mixed 2643 (Part 2 ) : Dimensions for pipe threads
paints and enamels (third 1975 for fastening purposes: Part 2
revisIon) Tolerances ( first revision)
291 : 1989 Navel brass rods and sections 28!25: 1969 Code for unfired pressure
suitable for machining vessels
purposes ( third revision )
2932: 1974 Enamel, synthetic, exterior
318: 1981 Leaded tin bronze ingots and (a ) undercoating, ( b )
castings ( second revision) finishing (first revision)
319:1989 Pree cutting brass bars, rods 3203: 1982 Methods of testing local
and sections ( fourth revision) thickness of electroplated
407: 1981 Brass tubes for general coatings (first revIsion)
purposes ( third revision) 3618: 1966 Phosphate treatment of iron
513 : 1986 Cold-rolled low carbon steel and steel for protection
sheets and strips (third against corrosion
revision) 4218 (Part 3 ) : ISO Metric screw threads:
737 : 1986 Wrought aluminium and alu- 1976 Part 3 Basic dimensions for
minium alloys, sheet and strip design profiles (first reVISion)
for general engineering pur- 4308: 1982 Specificatton for dry powder
poses ( third revision) for fire fighting (first reviswn )
817 : 1966 Code of practice for trammg 4454 ( Part 1) : Steel wires for cold formed
and testing of metal arc 1981 springs: Part 1 Patented and
welders ( revised) cold drawn steel wires unal-
1545 : 1982 Solid drawn copper alloy loyed ( secondrevision)
tubes for condenser and heat 5382: 1985 Rubber sealing rmgs for gas
exchangers (second revision ) mains, water mams and sewers
1747: 1972 Nitrogen (first revision) <first revision)
1875 : 1992 Carbon steel billets, blooms, 5762: 1970 Method for determination of
slabs and bars for forgings melting rangertemperature
(fifth revision ) 6528: 1972 Stainless steel wire
20~2 : 1992 Steel for general structural 6912 : 1985 Copper and copper alloy forg-
purposes (fourth revISIon) mg stock and forgings <first
2171 : 1985 Specification for portable fire revisIOn)
extinguishers, dry powder 7188: 1974 Methods of test for cellulose
(cartridge type) ( third
revision ) acetate flakes

2190: 1992 Code of practice for selection, 7283: 1992 Hot-rolled bars for production
installation and maintenance of bnght bars
of portable first-aid fire 8543 Methods of testing plastics:
extinguishers ( third revision) ( Part I/Sec \ ) : Part 1 Charactenzation of
1978 polymer structure and Size,
2643 ( Part I ) : Dimensions for pipe threads Section 1 Determination of
1975 for fastenmg purposes: Part I molecular mass from vucosity
Basic profile and dimensions
( first revisIon) 9550 : 1980 Bnght bars

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ANNEX B
( Clause 12.1 )
SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
8-0 GENERAL
B.O.1 The risk involved in failure of a fire
extinguisher to work when needed IS extremely
large. Fire extinguishers, therefore, ought to
have a high degree of relJability of performance
during the entire specified period of its service.
It can be achieved only through adequate
design and control In all stages of manufacture
and assembly.
8-1 SAMPLING
8-1.1 Lot
All portable fire extinguishers of the same type,
shape, design and capacity produced by the
same manufacturer from si milar materials
under almost identical condruons of manu-
facture shall be grouped together to constitute
a lot.
B·1.2 Each lot shall be considered Individually
for the purpose of evaluation of quality in
accordance with this speciflcanon.
8-1.2.1 The number of samples for testing to
be taken at random from a lot and the criteria
for conformity shall be as given in 8-1.2.2 and
B-U.3.
8-1.2.2 Prom each lot a number of samples as
indicated in col 2 of Table 2 shall be selected
at random.
8-1.2.3 They shall be examined visually as far as
possible in respect of requirements specified in
4 to 7, 9, 11 and then in respect of hydrostatic
6
pressure, gas space (see 7.4). corrosion test
( see 8), leakage and drop test (see 10.1 to
10.4 ).
Table 2 For Lots Produced Under Quality
Control System
( Clause B-1.2.2 )
No. of Itema In tbe Lot Sample Size
(1) (2)
Up to 2S 3
26 to SO S
5\ to \00 II
101 to 200 8 percent
B-1.2.3.1 All the sample tested shall pass these
tests for the lot to be declared to conform to
these requirements.
8-1.2.4 In respect of performance test (see
10.5 ), one sample shall be tested for this pro-
perly and the sample shall pass this test for the
lot to be declared to conform to this
requirement.
8-1.2.5 In respect of bursting pressure (see
10.2 ) type tests shall be done and these shall
conform to the requirements laid down in the
specification.
8-1.2.6 In the absence of a certificate from a
manufacturer about conformity of speCIficatIOn
for the various components (see 5.1 ) and the
charge (see 4.1) of the quality specified in this
specification. from a sample fire extinguisher, on
Item each shall be taken separately and
examined mdividually in respect of the relevant
requirements laid down in this specificatron.
The lot shall be considered satisfactory If all
the items satisfy the relevant requirements of
this specification.
 IS 13849 : 1993

ANNEX C
( Table 1, Clauses 3 and 8 )
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLASTIC NOZZLE AND VALVE BODY

c-i PHYSICAl. TESTS

C-l,l From a sample of cap, requirements of following properties shall be che"ked
SI No Property Method of Test Requirements
1 Specrfic gravrty IS 8543 ( Part I/Sec 2 ) . 1979 1 2S ± 002
2 Melting POint rs 5762 1970 2(5 to 225°C
3 Ash content IS 7188 1974 15 ± I percent

C-2 BURST PRESSURE TEST sher for 100 times (each operation ) The
samples shall not show any sign of damage of
C-2.1 If the sample passe, the rcqurrement distortion of threads I he sample shall then
mentioned in C-1.1. the following burst pres- be first tested for Internal hydrostatic
sure test shall be done on the second sample pressure 01 4 5 MN(m' (45 kgf(cmJ ) after
C-2.2 The sample of cap shall be subject to blocking the plunger hole (If any). The
Internal hydraulic pressure of 5 MN/m' (50 pressure shall be built up over a period of 30
kgf/cm 2 ) after blocking the plunger hole ( If seconds and marntatned for one minute. There
any) The pIessure shall be built up gradually shall not be any sign of leakage It shall be then
over a pcrlcd of jO seconds and maml:\li1ed for kept suspended \11 an oven mamtaming the
one rn r Jute There ~hall be no mechanical temperature of 60 ± joC for 71. hours and after
fdllure of cap and cap threads removing when It attains temperature of 27 ±
c-s AGEING TEST
rc, It shall be kept III refrrgerator at a tern-
perature of - 5 ± 1°Cfor 72 hours After Ih19
C-3.1 Ir the sample passes the requirement period, the sample shall be removed and when
mentioned In C-2.1 and C-2.2. the followmg It attains the temperature of 27 ± joC and at
tests shall be done on the t hird sample In the Its stage, It does not show any sign of discolou-
order as Indicated below. and the sample shall ranon, distortion or detenorauon of any kind,
pass all the tests It shall be subject to internal hydrostatic
pressure test as mentioned above and there
C-3.1 Acid Resi~t.nce Test shall not be any sign of leakage ThIS cycle of
The sample shall be submerged In 10 per,-ent test ( that IS, keeping In oven then In refrrge-
dilute hydrochloric acid for 72 hours at the rater and subjccnng 10 hydrostatic pressure)
temperature of 27 ± 3°C. It shall then be shall be further repeated 2 times With a gap of
removed. rinsed wuh potable water and drred 24 hours and the sample shall be observed and
shall not show any sign of discolourauon,
1 he sample shall not show any sign of drs- drsrornon or de(etlOratlOn besrdes passrng the
colourauon, drstortron or deterlordtlOn of any
hydrostatic pressure test
kind
C--3.3 Alkali Resistance Test C-3.S lJV Exposure Test
[he sample shall then be submerged III 10 per- The sample shall then be exposed at 27 ± joe
cent sodium bicarbonate solunon for 72 hours to xenon arc UV radrauons for 100 mrnutes
at a temperature of 27 ± 3'C and then shall be followed by exposure at a RH of 60±5 percenl
removed, rrnsed With potable water and dned and ternperatui e 62 ± 5°Cfor 20 minutes The
The sample shdllno( show any sign of drscolou- cycle shall be repealed 60 times and the cap
ration, distor tion or deterroratron of any kind. shall then be subjected to Internal hydrostatrc
C-3.4 The sample shall then be screwed and pressure mentioned m C-3.4 and shall pass the
unscrewed into neek ling of the fire exungui- requirement
IS 13849 : 1993

ANNEXD
(Foreword)
COMMITIEE COMPOSITION
Fife Fighting Sectional Committee, CEO 22
Chairman Repruentinl
F litE ADV ISEIl MmlsllY of Home Affairs
Memb<rs
ASSTT INSPECTOR GENERAL ( RPSf) Ministry of Railways
Assn SECURITY OFFICER ( Alternate)
SHRI S. N CHAKRABORTY Tanff Advrsory Committee, Madra!
SHRIB L CHOUDHRY 011 and Natural Gas Commrssion, Dehra Dun
SHRl B K SIPPY ( Altern,.,.)
SHRI S. M. DESAI Eureka Firetech Pvt Ltd. Bombay
SHR'D· P DHATRAK Urban Development Department. Govt of Maharashtra , Bombay
SHRI S. K DHERI MUniCipal Corporanon of Delhi, Delhi
SHill R C. SHARMA ( Alternate)
SHRI RAMESH R DHOBLAY Bhabha Atomic Research Centre ( fire Service ), Bombay
DIRECTOR Home Department ( Fire Service ), Govt of Tamil Nadu
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ( Alternat«)
DIRECTOR Of EQUIPMf~T Nauonal Airport Authority, New Delhi
SENIOR fiRE OFfiCER ( Alternate)
DIRECTOR GEN Of fiRE SERVICE Home ( Polrce Department) Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
DEPUTY D,RECTOR (Ailernale)
SHRI C. P. GOSAIN CPWD ( Electncal ), New Deihl
SHRI P. N GHOSH In personal capacity, New Delhi
SHRI J. S. JAMSHEDJI Steerage Industries Ltd (MInimax DIVISion ). Bombay
SHRI C GNANRAl ( Alternate )
SHRI P KHANNA Jaya Shree Textiles & Industries Rishra
SHRI D. J. KULKARNI Mumcipal Corporanon of Greater Bombay (Bombay Fire
Brigade ). Bombay
SHRI S. N. KUNDU Fire & SafelY Appliances Co, Calcutta
MANAGING DIRECTOR Avon Services( Producnon and AgencIes) Pvt Ltd, Bombay
TFCHNICAL EXECUTIVE ( Alternate )
SHRI G B. MENON In personal capaerty (C.2JI Samachar Apartments, MaYllr V,har.
Phase I. New Dei~1 )
SHRI R K MISRA Steel Authonty of ludia ( Bokaro Steel Plant ). New Deihl
SHRI SURESH BABU V (Allernale)
SHRI P. N. PANCHAL Centrallndullrial Security Force, MlOistry of Home Affairs
Assn INSPR TOR G~N ( FIRE) ( Alternate)
5'HRI B PATHAK Wesl Bengal Fife Services. Calcutta
PRESIDENT The Instituuon of Fire EnglOeers ( India ). New Deihl
GENERAL SFCRETARY ( Altemat« )
SHRI R. R. RAO Ministry of Defence (DGI )
COL V. R. BANAHATTI (Allemate)
SHIH HARISH SFLOT V,jay Fire Protection Systems Pvt LId, Bombay
SHRI U. SEN Dire ctorate General of Technical Development. New Delhi
SHRI P. H SETHNA Kooverji Devshr & Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHRI N T PANlWANI ( Alternat« )
SHRIB.J.SHAH Newage Iadustrres, Gujarat
SHRI A. M. SHAH t Alternat« )
SHRI ASHOK 1)HARMA Mather & Plait ( India) Ltd, Bombay
SHRI A. K. NANDI ( Alternate )
SHRI R. C. SHARMA Directorate General of Supplies a nd DIsposals, New Delhi
DR T. P. SHARMA Central BUlldlnl Research Insutute ( CSIR), Roorkee
DR A K GUPTA ( Alternat« )
SHRI SUNIL DAS Metallurgical & En" Consultants ( India) Ltd, Ranehi
SHRI M. C. P. SINHA (Alternate)
SHRI TARIT SUR Surex Production & Sales Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI D. NEOOI (Allernale )
8HM J. N. VAKIL Tanff Advisory Cornrmttee, Bombay
SHill K. RAVI ( Alternate )
SHRI T. YOOESWARE Steel AuthoTity of India Ltd (Rourkela Steel Plant ). Rourkela
SHill JOHN TAKEY (Alltrnolt )

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Fire Frghung Equipment Subcommittee, CED 22 : 2

Convener RtprtSenllRfl
~HR/ G H MENON In personal capacity, (C 23] Samachar Apart ments, Mayur Vihar,
Phase T, NewDeihl)
Member»

Col V. R HANAHATTI Ministry of Defence ( DGI )

SHRI C V RAMAC/-IANDRAN ( Alternate )
SHIll ASHOK DWRAH Real Value Appliances Ltd, Bombay
DIRECTOR Mirustry of Defence ( R&D ), New Deihl
SHRI A. K SURI ( Alternate )
SURI S K DIIERI Mumcipal Corpoi auuu of Deihl, DeIhl
SIIRI SlI~INDER KUMAR ( AI/ernal')
F/RE ADVISER Miruaty of Home Affairs, New Delhi
5HRIC GNANRAJ Steelage Industries Ltd, Madras
SURI P K JOHN Directorate of Fire Services, Govt of Goa
SHRI D J KULKARNI Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay, Bombay
SHRI P N !'ANO/AL Central Industrial Securuy Force (MIIlISlry of Home Affair I.
New DeIhl
P~LSIDENT The Instuuuon of Fire Engmeers ( India ). New Delhi
GINLRAL SEtRLrARY (..l/fe/nale )
'>IIRI K. RAVI r a nff Advisory Conumuei-, Bombay
~HIII 0 I ('UOKIIA ( .1/re"I(I/< )
SHRI H M 5ADAORA K V Chcrruca ls, Bombay
SHRI RAHSII SAIIADRA ( IIII ru.u )
SHRI BARISH ~ALOI VIJ~y Fire Protecuon System PVI Lid, Bombay
SHRI KHAN K SALOT ( Alternute I
SIIRIP II SHHNA Kooverji Devsh. & Co Pvl Ltd, Bombay
SIIRI N 1. l'ANJWANI (Allerllar .. )
SIlRl J1I' ,<OIlA SIIAH Safex Fire Services, Bombay
SIIRI J K SIIAII Peter Autokits Pvt Ltd. Bombay
SHRI 1 ARIT St R Surcx Productron & Sales (P) Ltd, Calculta

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