SECTION 10 44 16 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1
RELATED SECTIONS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Division 10 Section “ Fire Extinguisher Cabinets”.
1.2
SUMMARY
A. Section includes portable, hand-carried fire extinguishers and mounting brackets for fire extinguishers.
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: for each type of product indicated. Include rating and classification, material descriptions,
dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for fire extinguisher and mounting brackets.
B. Product Schedule: For fire extinguishers, coordinate final fire extinguisher schedule with fire protection
cabinet schedule to ensure proper fit and function.
C. Maintenance Instructions: Manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance of installed product.
D. Warranty: Sample of manufacturer’s warranty.
1.4
WARRANTY
A. Fire Extinguishers are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 6 years from date of
shipment.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. NFPA Compliance: fire extinguishers to comply with NFPA 10 “Portable Fire Extinguishers”.
B. Fire Extinguishers: Listed and labeled for type, rating and classification by an independent testing agency
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
C. UL: All Extinguishers carry a UL Rating as noted for each type and size
1.6
COORDINATION
A. Coordinate type and capacity of Fire Extinguisher with fire protection cabinets to ensure fit and function.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. JL Industries, Inc. 4450 W 78th St Circle, Bloomington MN 55435. 800-554-6077, fax: 952-835-2218,
email: sales@jlindustries.com.
B. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Type, size and capacity for each fire protection cabinet and mounting bracket
indicated.
1. GRENADIER EXTINGUISHERS - PRESSURIZED WATER
Pressurized Water Extinguishers. The “water press” extinguisher contains water and compressed
air. Units shipped empty. Construction: Butt-welded 304-L stainless steel cylinder (eliminates all
internal and external crevices). Rugged stainless steel discharge lever and fixed carry handle with
visual pressure gauge, pull pin. Heavy-duty, brass, chrome-plated valve body with replaceable
molded valve stem seal. UL labeled chemical engine hose.
Model
Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
Grenadier P
2-1/2 gallon
2A
2. COSMIC & 495 EXTINGUISHERS - MULTI PURPOSE CHEMICAL
These units contain specially fluidized and siliconized mono ammonium phosphate powder, which
smothers and breaks the chain reaction on Class B fires, fuses and insulates Class A fires and is
a non-conductor of electricity. Non-toxic. Construction: Heavy-duty steel cylinder with rugged
metal valve and siphon tube with replaceable molded valve stem seal, visual pressure gauge, pull
pin and upright squeeze grip. Corrosion and impact-resistant powder coat finish.
Model
Nominal Capacity in lbs.
UL Rating
Cosmic 2-1/2E 2-1/2
1A-10BC
Cosmic 5E
5
3A-40BC
Cosmic 6E
6
3A-40BC
Cosmic 10E
10
4A-80BC
Cosmic 20E
20
6A-120BC
495
50
20A-160BC
3. SENTINEL EXTINGUISHERS- CARBON DIOXIDE
This extinguisher contains liquid carbon dioxide under pressure. Electrically non-conductive.
Construction: Lightweight, high-pressure, aluminum cylinder with O-ring seal and straight thread
brass valve fits all sizes.
Model
Nominal Capacity in lbs.
UL Rating
Sentinel 5
5
5BC
Sentinel 10
10
10BC
Sentinel 15
15
10BC
Sentinel 20
20
10BC
4. 272 - WATER MIST EXTINGUISHER
Water mist extinguisher. Units shipped empty. Construction: Non-magnetic cylinder and misting
nozzle.
Model Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
272
2-1/2 gallon
2AC
5. GALAXY & 496 EXTINGUISHERS - REGULAR DRY CHEMICAL
These models contain a siliconized sodium bicarbonate base, the traditional dry chemical. Nontoxic. Construction: Heavy-duty steel cylinder with rugged metal valve and siphon tube with
replaceable valve stem seal, visual pressure gauge pull pin and upright squeeze grip.
Model
Nominal Capacity in lbs.
UL Rating
Galaxy 2-1/2
2-1/2
10BC
Galaxy 5
5
10 BC
Galaxy 5-1/2
5-1/2
40BC
Galaxy 6
6
40BC
Galaxy 10
10
40BC OR 60BC
Galaxy 20
20
120BC
Galaxy 50
50
160BC
6. MERCURY EXTINGUISHERS – HALOTRON® AGENT
This model contains the clean extinguishing agent Halotron® 1, which is EPA-approved,
government-accepted and specified. Electrically non-conductive. Construction: Drawn steel
cylinder with steel siphon tubes, power cone discharge stream, upright squeeze grip visual
pressure gauge and corrosion-resistant paint finish.
Model
Nominal Capacity in lbs.
UL Rating
Mercury 2-1/2 2-1/2
2BC
Mercury 5
5
5 BC
Mercury 11
11
1A-10BC
Mercury 15-1/2 15-1/2
2A-10BC
7. SATURN EXTINGUISHERS - CLASS K WET CHEMICAL
A low “pH” potassium acetate solution is discharged in a fine mist that provides excellent range
while preventing splashing and creating an effective saponification foam-type blanket necessary
for suppressing liquid cooking media fires. Construction: Stainless steel cylinder with protective
nozzle tip orifice seal and non-metallic nozzle tip finger guard. Industry standard horn and nozzle
design. Name plate shows only the class “K” symbol.
Model
Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
Saturn 15
1.8 gallon
CLASS K
Saturn 25
2.5 gallon
CLASS K
2.2
MOUNTING BRACKETS
A. Mounting Brackets: Manufacturer’s standard galvanized steel, designed to secure fire extinguisher to wall
or structure, of sizes required for types and capacities of fire extinguishers indicated, with plated or bakedenamel finish
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A. Examine fire extinguishers for proper charging and tagging.
B. Remove and replace defective, damaged or undercharged fire extinguishers.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A. General: Install fire extinguishers and mounting brackets in locations indicated and in compliance with
requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
Link to Submittal
Link to Catalog Page
Link to MSDS
Link to Warranty