1.1 These requirements cover rating, and performance during fire tests, of fire extinguishers intended for use in attacking Class A, B, C, D, and K fires as defined herein. These requirements also cover performance during fire tests of fire extinguishing agents for application on Class D fires. The ultimate rating of an extinguisher or the prescribed use of an extinguisher or fire extinguishing agent is based on its fire-extinguishing potential as determined by fire tests and presupposes installation and use in accordance in the United States with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, and with the National Fire Code of Canada. 1.2 Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents, or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes, and arrangements. Such additional requirements are not within the scope of these requirements.
UL 711 BULLETINS-2005 history
1970UL 711-2018 Fire extinguishers, rating and fire testing of
2017UL 711 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: February 24@ 2017)
2016UL 711 CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers - Section / Paragraph Reference: 9 Subject: Class C extinguishers (Edition 7: December 17@ 2004)
2015UL 711 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
2013UL 711 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: November 04@ 2013)
2008UL 711 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: September 08@ 2008)
2006UL 711 BULLETINS-2006 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (08/11/2006 (2p); 05/12/2006 (2p))