The AS/NZS 1841 standard sets out the requirements for portable fire extinguishers in New Zealand and Australia. It covers design, construction, performance, testing, labelling, and maintenance to ensure extinguishers are safe and effective for fire emergencies.
This standard includes different parts for specific extinguisher types, such as:
- AS/NZS 1841.5 – ABE dry powder extinguishers
- AS/NZS 1841.6 – Carbon dioxide (CO₂) extinguishers
- AS/NZS 1841.4 – Foam extinguishers
- AS/NZS 1841.3 - Wet Chemical
- AS/NZS 1841.2 - Water
In New Zealand, compliance with AS/NZS 1841 ensures that fire extinguishers meet legal and workplace safety requirements for fire protection.
At PSL Fire & Safety, All our fire extinguishers meet this standard. When a container arrives at our warehouse, a compliance agent checks all the extinguishers to ensure this is the case.
