TISI strict standards “Fire extinguishers-gas cans” prepare to be upgraded to controlled products within 67.

Mr. Banjong Sukreetha, Secretary-General of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI). Revealed that from the case Fire extinguisher filled with carbon dioxide gas An explosion in a school in Bangkok caused the death of a student, including the case canned gas The explosion inside the Moo Krata restaurant is often in the news.

byMeeting of the Industrial Standards Committee (TISI) latest past The PSU board has agreed in principle to declare it a controlled product. Especially the standard for carbon dioxide portable fire extinguishers, TIS 881-2532, which was previously a general standard that entrepreneurs could apply for. Voluntarily obtained by TIS, TISI is preparing to draft a declaration that it will be a controlled product. Similar to dry chemical and foam fire extinguishers, which were previously regulated products.

สำหรับnew standardThis will intensify the important requirements that carbon dioxide fire extinguishers must meet.Pressure endurance test Test for leaks The ability to close and open valves, hoses, and nozzles must be effective in extinguishing Class B fires caused by flammable liquids or gases. such as gas, wax, or various oils and Type C that occurs with electrical equipment or objects that carry electricity As specified on the label

In addition, the TISI has also drafted a standard for aerosol cans, TIS 974-2533, which is a container with internal pressure and is a similar risky product. Originally, the standard for aerosol cans was a general standard that had been promulgated for a long time. by drafting a modern standard in line with current production technology

This is because it is found that consumers like to use single-use aerosol cans for gas stoves, portable gas stoves, and camping gas stoves, etc. in large numbers. Therefore, it is necessary to expedite the process of declaring them as controlled goods. To provide consumers with more safety in use which aerosol cans that meet standards Must pass a pressure resistance test according to the criteria set by the standard without swelling, deformation, leaking or exploding.

Mr. Banjong said that in the past NSU board meeting, the board alsoThere was a resolution to approve other draft standards, including 23 standards namely Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information Technology Hollow Concrete Blocks for Precast Concrete Floors stainless steel sink Flush valves for sanitary ware, cement glue, electrical wires, LED bulbs, and single-use wooden food utensils. such as wooden chopsticks, drink stirrers and food skewers, etc.

Including giving approval for the destruction of substandard products seized from 6 entrepreneurs who committed offenses and the case was final, such as televisions, hair dryers, power strips, receptacles, wires, light switches, fans, batteries, melamine containers. lighters, water faucets and food wrapping film worth 2,945,231 baht. In addition, 1,995,700 non-standard disposable medical gloves are also returned to the country of origin.