grjones1
07-21-2007, 11:45 AM
OK, just to prove I'm as dense as many think I am: As far as I can see my mounted , hand held 5-lb. Halon extinguisher still meets the rules for on board systems. Am I wrong?
"The following is acceptable for cars registered before 1/1/09:
On-board fire systems shall use Halon 1301 or 1211, with a five pound minimum capacity (by weight). Alternatively, on-board fire systems may use AFFF or equivalent surfactant foam material (i.e. SPA Lite, ZERO 2000, Coldfire 302), 2.25 liter minimum capacity (by volume). All AFFF fire system bottles shall incorporate a functional pressure gauge and shall be marked with the manufacturer’s recommended “filled weight.” CO2 cartridge propellant fire extinguishing systems are permitted provided that the seal of the manufacturer specified CO2 cartridge is not punctured and the fire bottle is equal to the weight specified by the system manufacturer.
Cars shall meet the following regardless of registration date:
1. The fire system cylinder shall be securely mounted in such a manner that it can be checked during a technical inspection
and may be removed for weighing periodically for compliance to full weight shown on the cylinder. (Weight is without valve
assembly.)
2. Manual or automatic release is allowed. The release mechanism shall be within reach of the driver when belted in the car."
"The following is acceptable for cars registered before 1/1/09:
On-board fire systems shall use Halon 1301 or 1211, with a five pound minimum capacity (by weight). Alternatively, on-board fire systems may use AFFF or equivalent surfactant foam material (i.e. SPA Lite, ZERO 2000, Coldfire 302), 2.25 liter minimum capacity (by volume). All AFFF fire system bottles shall incorporate a functional pressure gauge and shall be marked with the manufacturer’s recommended “filled weight.” CO2 cartridge propellant fire extinguishing systems are permitted provided that the seal of the manufacturer specified CO2 cartridge is not punctured and the fire bottle is equal to the weight specified by the system manufacturer.
Cars shall meet the following regardless of registration date:
1. The fire system cylinder shall be securely mounted in such a manner that it can be checked during a technical inspection
and may be removed for weighing periodically for compliance to full weight shown on the cylinder. (Weight is without valve
assembly.)
2. Manual or automatic release is allowed. The release mechanism shall be within reach of the driver when belted in the car."