Question & AnswerQ&A (DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 05, S. 2000)
The main purpose is to mandate the implementation of Philippine National Standards for fire protection and firefighting equipment to protect consumers and the general public.
It references R.A. No. 4109, R.A. No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines), DAO No. 9 Series of 1990, DAO No. 1 Series of 1997, and DAO No. 8 Series of 1995, as well as Section 10(4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987.
The products covered are fire protection and firefighting equipment, specifically portable fire extinguishers and various fire extinguishing media such as powder, carbon dioxide, and foam concentrates.
1. PNS ISO 7165:2000 for portable fire extinguishers - performance and construction. 2. PNS ISO 7202:2000 for fire extinguishing media - powder.
All manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers of fire protection and firefighting equipment must comply with the prescribed standards.
Yes, manufacturers are required to obtain third party certification known as the PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).
Importers must secure an import commodity clearance from the BPS as a prerequisite for shipment release by the Bureau of Customs.
The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) is responsible for promulgating implementing guidelines and specifying implementing timetables.
Yes, BPS may designate an appropriate competent organization to assist in product inspection, testing, market monitoring, and other aspects of standards implementation.
Implementation is done in coordination with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Copies can be secured from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) Standards Data Center.
Yes, it repeals or amends all other orders or parts thereof inconsistent with its provisions.