GOST R 51017-2009 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 51017-2009 — "Техника пожарная. Огнетушители передвижные. Общие технические требования. Методы испытаний" (Fire equipment. Wheeled fire extinguishers. General technical requirements. Test methods). National Russian standard that sets design, performance, marking and testing requirements for wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers intended for general fire-fighting use.

Abstract

This standard specifies classification, essential technical requirements and standardized test methods for wheeled fire extinguishers with a gross mass in the typical range for mobile units. It covers construction and material requirements, pressure and leakage tests, discharge and performance characteristics, thermal and environmental durability tests, fire (extinguishing) tests, marking, documentation and safety requirements. GOST R 51017-2009 replaces the earlier edition (GOST R 51017-97) and was approved by order of the Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology (order No. 66‑ст).

General information

• Status: Active (national standard of the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Introduced into effect 1 May 2009 (approved 18 February 2009; amendment published January 15, 2010).
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); developed by VNIIPO (All‑Russian Research Institute for Fire Protection) of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS).
• ICS / categories: 13.220.10 (Protection against fire — Fire‑fighting equipment). OKP/industry classifier: 485400.
• Edition / version: GOST R 51017-2009 (2009 edition; includes later editorial amendment issued in 2010).
• Number of pages: 42 (typical published text).

Scope

The standard applies to wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers with a full (gross) mass typically in the range specified in the text (commonly from about 20 kg up to several hundred kilograms) intended for extinguishing fires of classes A, B, C and E. It establishes essential performance indicators, classification rules, construction and material requirements, marking and documentation, and the standardized test methods to verify conformity. It does not cover special‑purpose extinguishers (for forest fires, class D metal fires, and other specialized types) unless explicitly referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of wheeled fire extinguishers by extinguishing agent, capacity and intended fire class.
• Design and construction requirements: structural strength, materials compatibility with extinguishing agents, corrosion protection and coatings.
• Pressure‑holding and pressure‑strength tests for cylinders, fittings and overall assembly; allowable leakage limits and methods to measure leakage.
• Discharge and performance tests: required discharge times, effective extinguishing performance, discharge control and safety devices.
• Environmental and durability tests: thermal exposure, cyclic solar irradiation, accelerated aging, and corrosion resistance (methods and acceptance criteria).
• Fire (extinguishing) tests using standardized model fires (references to ISO/EN model fire parameters) to confirm extinguishing efficacy.
• Marking, labeling, accompanying documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and safety markings.
• Inspection, testing intervals and requirements for sampling and type testing during manufacture and certification.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and designers of wheeled fire extinguishers, conformity assessment and testing laboratories, certification bodies, procurement specialists for industrial and commercial facilities, fire safety engineers, facility maintenance teams, and regulatory authorities responsible for fire‑fighting equipment standards and acceptance.

Related standards

Predecessor: GOST R 51017-97 (replaced). Cross‑referenced and related documents include national GOST standards on technical documentation and safety (for example, GOST 2.114, GOST 2.601), other GOST R standards dealing with fire‑fighting equipment, and international/European documents used for model fire parameters and comparative testing such as ISO 11601 and EN 1866 (and, where applicable, EN standards for portable and wheeled extinguishers). Users should consult the normative references listed in the standard for the full set of related documents.

Keywords

wheeled fire extinguisher, mobile extinguisher, fire‑fighting equipment, test methods, pressure test, leakage, discharge time, extinguishing performance, corrosion resistance, marking, VNIIPO, Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 51017-2009 is the Russian national standard that defines general technical requirements and test methods for wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, construction and material requirements, performance and safety requirements, marking and documentation, and specific test methods (pressure, leakage, discharge, environmental aging and fire tests) for wheeled extinguishers intended for common fire classes (A, B, C, E).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, fire safety engineers, procurement and maintenance teams, and regulatory agencies involved with fire‑fighting equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST R 51017-2009 replaced GOST R 51017-97 and was introduced into effect on 1 May 2009 (approved by order No. 66‑ст dated 18 February 2009). It is the recognized national standard; users should check with the national standards catalogue or Rosstandart for any subsequent revisions or formal withdrawal notices before relying on it for compliance purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the body of Russian standards on fire‑fighting equipment and references related GOST and GOST R documents. There are complementary standards covering other types of extinguishers, components, test methods and safety requirements; consult the normative references section of the standard for linked documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Wheeled fire extinguisher, mobile extinguisher, fire‑fighting, test methods, pressure test, leakage, discharge, corrosion resistance, marking, extinguishing agent.