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NHSE (2004) 16: Fire extinguishers.
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Document type:NHS Estates alert
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Author:NHS Estates
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Published date:22 December 2004
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Publication format:Electronic only
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Gateway reference:NHSE (2004) 16
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Series number:NHSE (2004) 16
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Pages:2
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Copyright holder:Crown
NHS Estates have been advised of the following problems as a result of routine inspection of fire extinguishers in Hospitals: Maintenance not being carried out in accordance with BS 5306: Part 3, nor by suitably trained personnel; Internally corroded extinguisher bodies remaining in service; Fitting of inappropriate internal CO2 cartridges; Loose discharge horn on carbon dioxide extinguishers. This note describes the action to be taken.
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