Update: ANSUL CLEANGUARD Fire Extinguisher DOT Requirements

GAFSED • June 30, 2023
Update: ANSUL CLEANGUARD Fire Extinguisher DOT Requirements

Dear Member:
 
This Special Report updates a communication from back in March 2023. On May 23, 2023, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a revision to Special Permit (SP) DOT-SP 21502 for transportation of ANSUL CLEANGUARD fire extinguishers. The revision is the result of a DOT PHMSA editorial review of the Special Permit with intent to provide additional clarity.
 
Johnson Controls International (JCI) reached out to NAFED requesting assistance with broader dissemination of this important information to fire equipment distributors (FEDs). In addition to the first revision of DOT-SP 21502, ANSUL Bulletin No. 2023062 was issued to authorized ANSUL distributors on June 19, 2023. The bulletin provides the additional clarity sought on compliance to the updated SP along with a FAQ that speaks to cylinder requalification and hydrostatic test intervals for CLEANGUARD fire extinguishers.
 
We've included copies of DOT-SP 21502(r1) and ANSUL Bulletin No. 2023062. Download the documents here.
 
Should you require additional technical support please contact the manufacturer’s technical support desk for hand portables/wheeled units/stationary units at 1-800-862-6785 or ansul.us.techsupport.portables@tycoint.com.
 
ANSUL and CLEANGUARD are registered trademarks of JCI/Tyco Fire Products LP or its affiliates.

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