What is the Australian standard for fire extinguishers?

What is the Australian standard for fire extinguishers?

The Australian Standard (AS) 2444 Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets selection and location will provide comprehensive and specific information.

Are Australian standards mandatory?

On their own, standards are voluntary. There is no requirement for the public to comply with standards. However, State and Commonwealth governments often refer to Australian Standards® (AS) or joint Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) in their legislation. When this happens, these standards can become mandatory.

Which Australian standards are law?

There are 2 types of standards, mandatory and voluntary. Mandatory standards are law, and there are penalties for supplying products that don’t comply with them. They are developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in conjunction with public and industry consultation.

How can I get free Australian standards?

Standards Australia do not currently offer free public access to standards. Standards Australia made changes to their distribution and licensing policy in November 2019.

How do I buy Australian standards?

How do I obtain a standard and how much do they cost?

1. Standards Store or call 1800 035 822 (from Australia), or +61 2 9237 6171 (from overseas)
2. Techstreet (formerly “Standards Australia Webstore powered by Techstreet”) or call +61 1800 845 140.

Why are Australian standards so expensive?

The cost of production has been long since de-coupled from the price of sale. Consumers of Australian standards are paying not just for the original investment, but over and over again into the profit margin of a private distributor.

Where can I read Australian standards?

Accessing Australian Standards Online

• Go to Federation University Library at federation.edu.au/library.
• Select the Databases tab and Search by database A-Z list.
• Enter title search terms “Australian Standards Online” in the Find databases box or.
• Click on “A” and scroll down to the Australian Standards Online database link.

How much do Australian standards cost?

Since 2003 Standards Australia has given exclusive publishing rights to SAI Global. SAI Global then holds its own agreement with nine participating libraries around Australia, giving each library online access to standards at an annual cost of $14,000.

What are Australian standards and standards?

Standards are voluntary documents which are developed by consensus. While Australian Standards are not legal documents, many are adopted into Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and become mandatory. Standards are also often incorporated into legal contracts.

Why do I have to buy standards?

Having users pay for standards ensures standards remain as neutral as possible and available to everyone. The sale of international standards also helps to offset the development costs incurred by international standards bodies, such as the ISO and IEC.

How can I get British standards for free?

British Standards Online is now available, free of charge, in all Glasgow Libraries and also remotely from work or home via our online catalogue (Glasgow Library card and PIN required).

What are the different ISO standards?

Different ISO Standards

• ISO 31000 Family. The ISO 31000 family of standards deal with risk management.
• ISO 14000 Family. ISO 14000 standards deal with Environmental Management Systems.
• ISO 9000 Family. ISO 9000 deals with Quality Management.