Fire Extinguishers
Dehi Test House provides its facilities not only to manufacturers of fire safety equipment’s but also to user agencies, consultants and organizations engaged in research & development work. It also, provides its services for third party testing and certification. Delhi Test House has been accorded status of Accredited Laboratory by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), and is recognized by Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) as a Testing Laboratory.
Delhi Test House seeks samples of Fire Extinguishers & Fire Extinguishing Media from manufactures and users to ensure quality control and obtain certification. It solicits support, collaboration & co-operations from all agencies / individuals concerned with fire safety.
The Laboratory Management is seriously considering to set up a furnace & Jig room with relevant infrastructure to conduct Fire Tests on Passive /Active Fire Protection Appliances/Systems as per relevant national & international standards.
| Testing Parameters | Test Method | Testing Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Density | IS 15683 Clause. 5.3.1 | 0.5 kg/l to 1.0 kg/l |
| Filling Tolerance & Capacities | IS 15683 Clause. 5.3.2 & 5.3.3 | Upto 60 kg |
| Test Pressure | IS 15683 Clause. 6.1 | Upto 60 kg/cm2 |
| Minimum Burst Pressure | IS 15683 Clause. 6.2 | Upto 280 kg/cm2 |
| Minimum Effective Discharge Time And Bulk Range Of Discharge | IS 15683 Clause. 7.2 | Upto 5 min & Upto 6 mm |
| Resistance To Temperature Changes | IS 15683 Clause. 7.3 | (-) 30 °C to (+)100 °C |
| Resistance To Impact | IS 15683 Clause. 7.5.1 | Qualitative |
| Resistance To Vibration | IS 15683 Clause. 7.5.2 | Up to 60 Hz Upto 1 mm amplitude |
| Resistance To Corrosion (External & Internal) | IS 15683 Clause. 7.6. | Qualitative |
| Tapping Test | IS 15683 Clause. 7.7 | Qualitative |
| Performance Requirements For Test Fires | ||
| Class A | IS 15683, Clause. 8.1.1. | Qualitative Upto class 6A |
| Class B | IS 15683 Clause. 8.1.2. | Qualitative Upto class 34B |
| Pressure Cycling Test | IS 15683 Clause. 9.2.5. | Upto 60 kg/cm2 |
| Thickness Of Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinder | IS 15683 Clause. 9.2.6.3 | 0.01 mm to 2.5 mm |
| Carrying Handle | IS 15683 Clause. 9.3 | 0.01 mm to 150 mm |