Mandatory Standards for Fire Protection Equipment

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DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 05, S. 2000: Mandatory Standards for Fire Protection Equipment

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Title Supreme Court: Mandatory Standards for Fire Protection Equipment

Law: Dti Department Administrative Order No. 05, S. 2000

Decision Date: Oct 18, 2000

The Department of Trade and Industry in the Philippines has issued an order mandating the implementation of specific fire protection and fire fighting equipment standards to protect consumers and the general public, requiring manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers to comply with these standards and obtain necessary certifications.

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Relevant Philippine Law and Administrative Orders

Implements provisions of Republic Acts 4109 and 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines).
Also refers to Administrative Orders Nos. 1, 8, and 9 from various years and Section 10(4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987.

Specific Philippine National Standards (PNS) Mandated

PNS ISO 7165:2000 – Portable fire extinguishers performance and construction.
PNS ISO 7202:2000 – Fire extinguishing media, powder type.
PNS ISO 5923:2000 – Fire extinguishing media, carbon dioxide type.
PNS ISO 7203-1:2000 – Foam concentrates for water-immiscible liquids (low expansion foam).
PNS ISO 7203-3:2000 – Foam concentrates for water-miscible liquids (low expansion foam).

Certification and Clearance Requirements

Manufacturers must obtain PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).
Importers required to secure an Import Commodity Clearance from BPS prior to customs release.

Implementing Guidelines and Coordination

BPS shall issue implementing guidelines including timetables considering inventory, production, and testing capabilities.
BPS may designate competent third-party organizations for inspection, testing, and market monitoring.
Implementation coordinated with DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection.

Repeal and Effectivity

Previous inconsistent Orders or parts are repealed or amended accordingly.
The Order takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Accessibility of Standards

Copies of the standards are available from the BPS Standards Data Center.

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