New Definition: Class K Fires

Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).

2-2 Selection By Hazard

'New fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) shall be listed and labeled for Class K fires. Exception: Extinguishers installed specifically for these hazards prior to June 30, 1998.'

4-4.4.2 Verification of Service

'Each extinguisher that has undergone maintenance that includes internal examination or that has been recharged shall have a "Verification of Service" collar located around the neck of the container...

Exception #1:Fire extinguishers undergoing maintenance before January 1, 1999.

Exception #2: Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers do not require a "Verification of Service".'

4-5.5 Recharge Recordkeeping

'Each extinguisher shall have a tag or label securely attached that indicates the month and year recharging was performed and that identifies the person performing the service. A "Verification of Service" (maintenance or recharging) collar in accordance with 4-4.4.2 shall also be attached to the extinguisher.

Exception #1:Liquefied gas, halogenated agent, and carbon dixide extinguishers that have been recharged without valve removal do not require a "Verification of Service".

Exception #2. Cartridge/cylinder-operated extinguishers do not require a "Verification of Service" collar ...'