AS NZS 3504-2006 amd1-2008 PDF

Full title and description

AS/NZS 3504:2006 (reissued incorporating Amendment 1:2008) — Fire blankets. Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard that specifies requirements, performance tests and marking for single‑person fire blankets intended primarily for small cooking and clothing fires.

Abstract

This standard sets out performance requirements, test methods and minimum information/marking for fire blankets designed for one-person use (for example to extinguish small cooking oil fires or to wrap a person whose clothing is alight). It includes material requirements, functional tests (including removal/unfolding and fire tests) and guidance on related selection, installation and maintenance standards.

General information

• Status: Current (reconfirmed 28 June 2019).
• Publication date: 21 June 2006; reissued to incorporate Amendment No. 1 (May 2008).
• Publisher: Standards Australia (joint AS/NZS publication with Standards New Zealand).
• ICS / categories: 13.220.10 — Fire‑fighting / fire‑fighting equipment.
• Edition / version: AS/NZS 3504:2006, reissued incorporating Amendment 1:2008 (second edition, joint AS/NZS designation).
• Number of pages: 8 pages (standard text as published).

Scope

Specifies requirements for fire blankets intended for use by one person and the materials from which such blankets are manufactured. The standard addresses design/performance criteria and test methods for small cooking and clothing fires and excludes blankets intended for other specialised applications. For selection, location and signage it references AS 2444; for maintenance it references AS 1851. Reissued to include Amendment 1 which made editorial/technical updates and adjustments to the 2006 text.

Key topics and requirements

• Material performance and non‑flammability requirements for blanket fabrics and coatings.
• Performance tests including small fuel‑pan/cooking oil fire tests to demonstrate extinguishing capability.
• Removal, unfolding and deployment tests (timing and ease of removal from packaging).
• Electrical resistance/testing where use near live electrical equipment is possible (to reduce shock risk).
• Marking, labelling and user instructions including single‑use disposal guidance.
• Compatibility and cross‑reference requirements with AS 2444 (selection/location) and AS 1851 (maintenance/service procedures).

Typical use and users

Intended users include fire‑safety product manufacturers, suppliers, procurement officers for commercial kitchens, workplace safety officers, marine and recreational-boat operators, building managers, and compliance/inspectorate authorities. Typical applications are kitchens (domestic and commercial), laboratories, small craft and areas where a compact, single‑user fire blanket is an appropriate initial response to a small oil or clothing fire.

Related standards

Commonly referenced documents include AS 2444 (selection and location of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets), AS 1851 (routine service of fire protection systems and equipment), and international standards for fire blankets (for example EN 1869). Installation, signage and servicing practices are coordinated with these standards.

Keywords

fire blanket; AS/NZS 3504; Amendment 1:2008; fire safety; cooking fires; kitchen safety; single‑use blanket; test methods; AS 2444; AS 1851.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS/NZS 3504:2006 (incorporating Amendment 1:2008) is the Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard that specifies requirements and performance tests for single‑person fire blankets used to control small cooking and clothing fires.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers material and construction requirements, performance and fire tests, removal/unfolding/deployment tests, marking and user instructions, and links to selection (AS 2444) and maintenance (AS 1851) practices. It does not cover specialised or multi‑use fire blankets outside the stated scope.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, suppliers, workplace safety and facilities managers, marine operators and regulatory/compliance bodies responsible for specifying and checking fire‑safety equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published, AS/NZS 3504:2006 was reissued to incorporate Amendment 1 in May 2008 and was reconfirmed (revalidated) on 28 June 2019; it is listed as current (reconfirmed) in AS catalogues. Users should check national catalogues or Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand for any later revisions or replacements after the reconfirmation date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a stand‑alone product standard but is commonly used alongside AS 2444 (selection and location of portable extinguishers and fire blankets) and AS 1851 (maintenance of fire protection equipment). It also relates to international fire‑blanket standards such as EN 1869 for comparative test and performance approaches.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fire blanket, extinguishing, cooking oil fire, single‑use blanket, performance test, AS/NZS 3504, Amendment 1:2008, deployment test, electrical resistance test, marking.