GOST R 53291-2009 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 53291-2009 — Fire equipment. Portable and movable devices of fire extinguishing with high-velocity submission of fire quenching matter. General technical requirements. Test methods. This national standard specifies general technical requirements, safety, marking and the test methods applicable to portable and movable high-velocity fire‑extinguishing devices.

Abstract

This standard applies to portable, movable (including thrown and suspended) fire‑extinguishing devices designed to deliver extinguishing agent at high velocity to the fire seat. It sets out construction and performance requirements, inspection and test procedures (including pressure and discharge tests, strength and ageing checks), safety and marking provisions necessary for certification and use.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (national Russian standard).
• Publication date: Adopted 18 February 2009; published/entered into use 1 January 2010; amended (Amd. 1) in 2013.
• Publisher: National standards of the Russian Federation — Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: 13.220 — Protection against fire; (13.220.10 Fire‑fighting).
• Edition / version: GOST R 53291-2009 (original), with recorded amendment (2013).
• Number of pages: 27 pages (typical published text).

Scope

The standard covers portable and movable fire‑extinguishing devices intended to provide high‑velocity delivery of extinguishing agent (the literature and standard text indicate devices delivering agent at speeds greater than approximately 60 m/s). It addresses devices for initial suppression or localization of class A, B and C fires (and for energized equipment at the initial stage), establishing requirements for design, materials, structural strength, discharge characteristics, safety features, marking and standardized test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of portable and movable high‑velocity fire‑extinguishing devices.
• Design and construction requirements (materials, welds, joints, protective coatings).
• Performance criteria for discharge velocity and effective delivery of extinguishing agent.
• Strength and pressure tests for non‑destructive and destructive components (hydraulic and pneumatic tests where applicable).
• Environmental and ageing tests (e.g., thermal/radiation/UV exposure, dimensional and mass stability checks after ageing).
• Safety requirements, protective devices and fail‑safe features to prevent accidental discharge or rupture.
• Marking, documentation, user instructions and labeling required for certification and safe operation.
• Specified test methods and acceptance criteria for factory and type tests.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of portable and movable impulse/high‑velocity extinguishing devices, test laboratories, certification bodies, fire safety engineers, procurement specialists for industrial and infrastructure facilities, and regulatory authorities responsible for approval and inspection of firefighting equipment. The standard supports product design, conformity assessment and type testing.

Related standards

Related Russian standards and documents include other GOST/GOST R standards for fire protection and extinguishing installations (for example GOST R 53286‑2009 on automatic powder installations and GOST R 53289‑2009 on certain sprinkler/ceiling devices), as well as GOST 27331 (fire classification) referenced for fire classes and comparable test and safety regulations used in certification.

Keywords

GOST R 53291-2009; portable fire extinguishing devices; movable devices; high‑velocity delivery; impulse extinguishing; test methods; fire equipment; Rosstandart; fire‑fighting.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A Russian national standard specifying general technical requirements and test methods for portable and movable high‑velocity fire‑extinguishing devices.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Construction, materials, performance (including high‑velocity discharge), safety, marking and the laboratory and type test methods required to demonstrate conformity.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device manufacturers, testing and certification laboratories, fire safety engineers, procurement and regulatory bodies involved with fire‑fighting equipment approval and inspection.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard was adopted in 2009, entered into use around 2010 and has recorded amendments (notably in 2013); sources list it as active/current. Users should verify the latest status and any subsequent amendments or replacements with the national standards body before relying on it for certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of a group of GOST/GOST R standards dealing with fire‑fighting equipment and impulse/powder installations; related items include GOST R 53286‑2009 and other regional/national standards addressing specific installation types and modules.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Portable fire extinguisher devices, movable extinguishing devices, high‑velocity, impulse extinguishing, test methods, fire equipment, GOST R.