As a seller of fire suppression agents, we must comply with various rules and regulations to ensure that the products are safe and effective. Here are some key points:
- Approval and labeling: Fire extinguishers must be tested and certified in accordance with Regulation No. 721 of 9 June 1999 on pressure equipment and type-approved by a recognized certification body under EN-3 or another standard that imposes equivalent requirements for functionality and efficiency.
- Equipment requirements for homes: All homes in Norway must have fire suppression equipment that meets the minimum requirements for fire detection and extinguishing. This includes smoke detectors marked with EN 14604, DSB 235, or SNR 235, and fire extinguishers that comply with the requirements mentioned above.
- Safety signage: Fire suppression equipment must be marked and identified with permanent safety signage and, if necessary, warning colors. The color for marking the equipment must be red, and the red area must be large enough for the equipment to be easily recognizable.
- Maintenance: Owners of homes and holiday homes must ensure that smoke detectors and manual firefighting equipment are inspected with functional tests or checks in accordance with the supplier’s instructions and maintained so that they function as intended.
These regulations are crucial to ensure that firefighting equipment works as it should when needed.
If you need more detailed information, you can check the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s website or the Fire Prevention Regulation.