National Standard of the P.R.C., Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment G/TBT/N/CHN/2057

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Notifying Member: CHINA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the P.R.C.)

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ],3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], other:

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Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment (HS code(s): 842410); (ICS code(s): 13.220.10)

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Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: National Standard of the P.R.C., Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment; (47 page(s), in Chinese)

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Description of content: This document specifies the model designation and requirements for condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment. It provides the classification, inspection rules, and operation manual compilation requirements, and describes the corresponding test methods, marking, packaging, and storage conditions.

This document applies to non-piped condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment with the mass of compound forming aerosol extinguishing agent not exceeding 3kg.

This document does not apply to portable condensed aerosol fire extinguishing devices, condensed aerosol fire extinguishing equipment used in explosive hazard areas, or piped condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health or safety

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months after approval

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Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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