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ISO 3941:2026 Classification of fires

Fire Prevention

Date: 27th April 2026 - 10:37 am

ISO 3941:2026 Classification of fires

This document classifies, into categories, the different kinds of fires each defined by the nature of the fuel. Such a classification is particularly useful in the context of equipment for fire protection and firefighting.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3941:2007), which has been technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— addition of a classification for lithium-ion battery fires;
— addition of Clause 4 which provides information on the hazards related to the fire classes.

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Definitions and designation of classes of fire
5 Additional information related to the fire classes
5.1 For all classes
5.2 Related to class A
5.3 Related to class B
5.4 Related to class C
5.5 Related to class D
5.6 Related to class F
5.7 Related to class L


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