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- SECTION 10521
-
- FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- NOTE ** Badger Fire Protection portable and wheeled fire
- extinguishers.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
- Badger Fire Protection, which is located at the
- following address:
- NOTE ** 4251 Seminole Trail
- NOTE ** Charlottesville, VA 22911
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 446-3857
- NOTE ** Tel: (804) 973-4361
- NOTE ** Fax: (800) 248-7809
- NOTE ** Fax: (804) 973-1589
- NOTE ** Web site: http://www.badgerfire.com
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Badger Fire Protection offers a complete line of
- fire extinguishers.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 10521 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, Copyright 1997,
- The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
-
- A. Hand-portable Fire Extinguishers.
-
- B. Wheeled Fire Extinguishers.
-
- 1.2 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. 29 CFR 1910.157 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
-
- B. NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
-
- C. UL 711 - Fire Extinguishers, Rating and Fire Test.
-
- 1.3 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for
- specified products; indicate compliance to specified
- requirements.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Indicate location of each type product
- specified; include mounting heights.
-
- D. Manufacturer's Instructions: Printed installation
- instructions for each product, including product storage
- requirements.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Provide products made by Badger Fire Protection, 4251
- Seminole Trail, Charlottesville VA 22911. ASD. Tel: (800)
- 446-3857 or (804) 973-4361. Fax: (800) 248-7809 or (804)
- 973-1589. Web site http://www.badgerfire.com
- NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
- coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
-
- B. Requests for substitution will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
-
- C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- 2.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
-
- A. Fire Extinguishers:
- 1. Conform to requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157, NFPA 10,
- and UL 711.
- 2. Attach manufacturer's standard metal foil label to
- cylinder, with printing and graphics indicating
- information and instructions required by local
- authorities having jurisdiction.
- NOTE ** Verify requirements of local codes in selecting
- fire extinguisher types for specific areas. If
- more than one type or capacity is required for
- project, duplicate appropriate paragraph and edit
- Type designation and paragraph. If necessary,
- indicate type and location in SCHEDULE Article in
- PART 3. If only one type and capacity is required,
- delete Type designations.
-
- B. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Carbon dioxide.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs
- to specify model number, capacity, and UL rating.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model B5V, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg), UL rating 5-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model B10V, capacity 10
- pounds (4.54 kg), UL rating 10-B:C.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model B15V, capacity 15
- pounds (6.8 kg), UL rating 10-B:C.
- 4. Acceptable product: Badger Model B20V, capacity 20
- pounds (9.07 kg), UL rating 10-B:C.
- 5. Agent: Pressurized liquid carbon dioxide, discharged
- as fine particles and gas.
- 6. Tank: Aluminum, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 7. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- 8. Accessories: Hose and horn, with stainless steel
- bracket band.
- 9. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
-
- C. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Pressurized water.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model WP-61, capacity 2.5
- gallons (9.46 l), UL rating 2-A.
- 2. Agent: Pressurized water.
- 3. Tank: Stainless steel.
- 4. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass, field-
- removable for refill without requiring special tools.
- 5. Accessories: Hose, pressurizing air chuck.
- 6. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if low-temperature
- environment is not involved.
- 7. Anti-freezing admixture: Acetate compound, extending
- service temperature to minus 40 degrees F (minus 40
- degrees C).
-
- D. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Wet-chemical pressurized
- potassium acetate.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs to
- specify model number, capacity, and UL rating.
- Both are effective for commercial kitchens and are
- designed for use in conjunction with pre-engineered
- restaurant hood systems.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model WC-10, capacity
- 1.59 gallons (6 l), UL rating 1-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model WC-25, capacity 2.5
- gallons (9.43 l), UL rating 2-A:1-B:C.
- 3. Agent: Pressurized low-pH potassium acetate
- solution, discharged as fine mist.
- 4. Tank: Stainless steel.
- 5. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- 6. Accessories: Hose and wand, with stainless steel
- bracket band.
- 7. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
-
- E. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Dry-chemical potassium
- bicarbonate (Purple K).
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following six paragraphs
- to specify model number, capacity, and UL rating.
- All are effective in extinguishing oil, gas, and
- chemical fires.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 250PB-2, capacity
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg); UL rating 10-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5PB-4H, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg); UL rating 30-B:C.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10PB-5H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 80-B:C.
- 4. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10PB-6H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 80-B:C.
- 5. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20PB-2H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 120-B:C.
- 6. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20PB-3H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 120-B:C.
- 7. Agent: Stored-pressure dry-chemical potassium
- bicarbonate (Purple K), discharged as fine silicone-
- coated particles.
- 8. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 9. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass or
- anodized aluminum.
- NOTE ** The following paragraph is for model 250PB-2 only -
- delete if not required.
- 10. Accessories: Hose, with stainless steel bracket
- band.
- 11. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
-
- F. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Multi-purpose dry-chemical
- ammonium phosphate.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following eleven
- paragraphs to specify model number, capacity, and
- UL rating. All are effective for virtually all
- commercial and industrial hazards in factories,
- processing plants, and office environments.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 250MB-1, capacity
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg), UL rating 1-A:10-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-7H, capacity 4
- pounds (1.81 kg), UL rating 2-A:10-B:C.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-7HB, capacity 4
- pounds (1.81 kg); UL rating 2-A:10-B:C.
- 4. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-6H, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg); UL rating 3-A:40-B:C.
- 5. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-6HB, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg); UL rating 3-A:40-B:C.
- 6. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-8H, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg); UL rating 2-A:10-B:C.
- 7. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5MB-8HB, capacity 5
- pounds (2.27 kg); UL rating 2-A:10-B:C.
- 8. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10MB-8H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 4-A:80-B:C.
- 9. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10MB-9H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 4-A:80-B:C.
- 10. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20MB-5H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 20-A:120-B:C.
- 11. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20MB-6H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 20-A:120-B:C.
- 12. Agent: Stored-pressure multi-purpose dry-chemical
- ammonium phosphate, discharged as fine silicone-
- coated particles.
- 13. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 14. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass or
- anodized aluminum.
- NOTE ** The following paragraph is only for models 250MB-1,
- 5MB-7H, and 5MB-7HB. Delete if not required.
- 15. Accessories: Hose, with stainless steel bracket
- band.
- 16. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
-
- G. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Dry-chemical sodium
- bicarbonate.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following eight
- paragraphs to specify model number, capacity, and
- UL rating. All are effective for hazards in
- factories, processing plants, cooking facilities,
- and flammable-liquid environments.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 275RB-1, capacity
- 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg), UL rating 10-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 4RB-2, capacity 4
- pounds (1.81 kg), UL rating 10-B:C.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model 4RB-2B, capacity 4
- pounds (1.81 kg); UL rating 10-B:C.
- 4. Acceptable product: Badger Model 5RB-4H, capacity
- 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg); UL rating 40-B:C.
- 5. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10RB-6H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 60-B:C.
- 6. Acceptable product: Badger Model 10RB-7H, capacity
- 10 pounds (4.54 kg); UL rating 60-B:C.
- 7. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20RB-4H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 120-B:C.
- 8. Acceptable product: Badger Model 20RB-7H, capacity
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg); UL rating 120-B:C.
- 9. Agent: Stored-pressure regular dry-chemical sodium
- bicarbonate, discharged as fine silicone-coated
- particles.
- 10. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 11. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass or
- aluminum.
- NOTE ** The following paragraph is only for models 275RB-1,
- 4RB-2, and 4RB-2B. Delete if not required.
- 12. Accessories: Hose, with stainless steel bracket
- band.
- 13. Wall mounting bracket: Type specified in
- manufacturer's product literature for indicated tank
- size, with wall anchoring devices for indicated wall
- type.
-
- H. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Carbon dioxide, wheeled.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs to
- specify model number, capacity, and UL rating.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model CD-50-1, capacity
- 50 pounds (22.68 kg); UL rating 20-B:C.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model CD-100-1, capacity
- 100 pounds (45.36 kg); UL rating 20-B:C.
- 3. Agent: Pressurized liquid carbon dioxide, discharged
- as fine particles and gas.
- 4. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 5. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- 6. Accessories: Hose and horn, with steel bracket band.
- 7. Cart: Steel frame with corrosion-resistant black
- powder epoxy finish, 16-inch (406 mm) diameter rubber-
- tread wheels.
-
- I. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Multi-purpose dry-chemical
- ammonium phosphate, wheeled.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- paragraphs to specify model number, capacity, and
- UL rating. The first two models are stored-
- pressure type, the third is cartridge-operated.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 50-MB, capacity 50
- pounds (22.68 kg); UL rating 30-A:160-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 25-foot (7.6 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 150-MB, capacity
- 125 pounds (56.7 kg); UL rating 40-A:240-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 50-foot (15.2 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model B150A-1, capacity
- 145 pounds (65.77 kg); UL rating 40-A:240-B:C;
- cartridge-operated with pressurized nitrogen gas, 110
- cubic feet (3.1 cu m) capacity; with 50-foot (15.2 m)
- long hose.
- 4. Agent: Multi-purpose dry-chemical ammonium
- phosphate, discharged as fine silicone-coated
- particles.
- 5. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 6. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- descriptions of carts. The first is for the
- smallest model listed above; the second is for the
- second model listed above; and the third is for the
- cartridge-operated model.
- 7. Cart: Steel frame with corrosion-resistant red epoxy
- finish, 12-inch (304 mm) diameter by 3-inch (76 mm)
- wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 8. Cart: Steel frame with tow ring, corrosion-resistant
- red epoxy finish, 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch
- (101 mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 9. Cart:
- a. Frame: Steel frame, corrosion-resistant red
- epoxy finish.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs to
- specify wheel size and type.
- b. Wheels: 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch (101
- mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- c. Wheels: 36-inch (914 mm) diameter steel-spoke
- solid rubber-tread wheels.
- d. Tow ring: Integral with frame, for attachment to
- vehicle.
-
- J. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Regular dry-chemical sodium
- bicarbonate, wheeled.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- paragraphs to specify model number, capacity, and
- UL rating. The first two models are stored-
- pressure type, the third is cartridge-operated.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 50-RB, capacity 50
- pounds (22.68 kg); UL rating 160-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 25-foot (7.6 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 150-RB, capacity
- 150 pounds (68 kg); UL rating 240-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 50-foot (15.2 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model B150R-1, capacity
- 150 pounds (68 kg); UL rating 240-B:C; cartridge-
- operated with pressurized nitrogen gas, 110 cubic
- feet (3.1 cu m) capacity; with 50-foot (15.2 m) long
- hose.
- 4. Agent: Regular dry-chemical sodium bicarbonate,
- discharged as fine silicone-coated particles.
- 5. Tank: Steel, with red powder epoxy paint coating.
- 6. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- descriptions of carts. The first is for the
- smallest model listed above; the second is for the
- second model listed above; and the third is for the
- cartridge-operated model.
- 7. Cart: Steel frame with corrosion-resistant red epoxy
- finish, 12-inch (304 mm) diameter by 3-inch (76 mm)
- wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 8. Cart: Steel frame with tow ring, corrosion-resistant
- red epoxy finish, 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch
- (101 mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 9. Cart:
- a. Frame: Steel frame, corrosion-resistant red
- epoxy finish.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs to
- specify wheel size and type.
- b. Wheels: 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch (101
- mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- c. Wheels: 36-inch (914 mm) diameter steel-spoke
- solid rubber-tread wheels.
- d. Tow ring: Integral with frame, for attachment to
- vehicle.
-
- K. Fire Extinguisher Type __: Dry-chemical potassium
- bicarbonate (Purple K), wheeled.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- paragraphs to specify model number, capacity, and
- UL rating. The first two models are stored-
- pressure type, the third is cartridge-operated.
- 1. Acceptable product: Badger Model 50-PB, capacity 50
- pounds (22.68 kg); UL rating 160-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 25-foot (7.6 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 2. Acceptable product: Badger Model 150-PB, capacity
- 125 pounds (56.7 kg); UL rating 240-B:C; stored-
- pressure; with 50-foot (15.2 m) long hose with 360-
- degree swivel fitting.
- 3. Acceptable product: Badger Model B125K-1, capacity
- 125 pounds (56.7 kg); UL rating 240-B:C; cartridge-
- operated with pressurized nitrogen gas, 110 cubic
- feet (3.1 cu m) capacity; with 50-foot (15.2 m) long
- hose.
- 4. Agent: Dry-chemical potassium bicarbonate (Purple
- K), discharged as fine silicone-coated particles.
- 5. Tank: Steel, with red epoxy paint coating.
- 6. Valve assembly: Nickel/chrome plated brass.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- descriptions of carts. The first is for the
- smallest model listed above; the second is for the
- second model listed above; and the third is for the
- cartridge-operated model.
- 7. Cart: Steel frame with corrosion-resistant red epoxy
- finish, 12-inch (304 mm) diameter by 3-inch (76 mm)
- wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 8. Cart: Steel frame with tow ring, corrosion-resistant
- red epoxy finish, 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch
- (101 mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- 9. Cart:
- a. Frame: Steel frame, corrosion-resistant red
- epoxy finish.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs to
- specify wheel size and type.
- b. Wheels: 16-inch (406 mm) diameter by 4-inch (101
- mm) wide semi-pneumatic rubber-tread wheels.
- c. Wheels: 36-inch (914 mm) diameter steel-spoke
- solid rubber-tread wheels.
- d. Tow ring: Integral with frame, for attachment to
- vehicle.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install products specified in this section in accordance
- with NFPA 10, shop drawings, and manufacturer's
- instructions.
-
- 3.2 ADJUSTING
-
- A. Immediately prior to Substantial Completion, ensure
- extinguishers are fully charged and bear tag recording
- date of charging and signature of verifying entity.
-
- 3.3 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS
-
- A. Protect finishes of fire extinguishers from damage by
- subsequent construction activities
-
- B. Repair minor damage to finishes in accordance with
- manufacturer's recommendations; replace components which
- cannot be repaired to Architect's acceptance.
- NOTE ** The following sample schedule may assist in
- establishing a schedule to identify locations of
- products in the project; coordinate with drawings.
- Delete entire Article if not required.
-
- 3.4 SCHEDULES
-
- A. Location: Room Number ___.
- 1. Fire extinguisher type: __.
- 2. Fire extinguisher rating: __.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
-