TISI continues to review standards "Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers" and "Gas Cans" Prepare to Upgrade to Controlled Products to protect the safety of the public Chong proposes to seek approval from the Ministry of Interior by the year 67
Mr. Banchong Sukritha, secretary general of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) revealed that from the case of a fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide gas exploded in a school in Bangkok, causing a student death. Including the case of a gas can exploded inside a pork pan shop that is often news. for public safety Therefore, the review of the standard of fire extinguishers and all types of gas containers that are similar to the aforementioned case has been expedited. To prepare to draft a standard to upgrade to a controlled product At the meeting of the Industrial Standards Committee (TIS.) on August 15, 2023, the board agreed in principle to declare it as a controlled product. In particular, the standard for carrying carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, TIS 881-2532, which was originally a general standard that entrepreneurs could apply for TIS voluntarily. therefore preparing to draft a declaration to be a controlled product The same applies to dry chemical powder and foam fire extinguishers. The new standard intensifies the critical requirements that portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers must pass pressure tests. Test for leaks Performance of valves, hoses, nozzles and must be effective in class B fires caused by flammable liquids or gases such as gas, grease or various oils and category C that occurs with electrical equipment. or objects with electric current as specified on the label
In addition to the standard for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, TISI has also drafted standards for aerosol cans, TIS 974-2533, which are containers with internal pressure and are products with similar risks. Previously, the aerosol can standard was a general standard that had been announced for a long time. The standards will be drafted to be up-to-date and consistent with current production technology. Since it was found that consumers like to use single-use aerosol cans for gas stoves, portable gas stoves, and camping gas stoves, etc. in large numbers, it is necessary for the TISI to hasten 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 standard criteria without swelling, deformation, leaking or exploding.
The secretary-general of the TISI added that At the ACT board meeting on August 15, 2023, the board voted to approve other draft standards, a total of 23 standards, including 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 and drink stirrers. and food skewers, etc., as well as approving the destruction of substandard products that were confiscated from 6 operators who committed crimes and whose cases have been finalized, such as televisions, hair dryers, extension cords, socket outlets, wires, light switches, fans. Batteries, containers, melamine, lighters, faucets and food wrap, with a total value of 2,945,231 baht. In addition, rubber gloves must be returned. 1,995,700 non-standard single-use medical items were also returned to their country of origin.
Source: Thai News Agency