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IS 926 (1985, Reaffirmed 2010): Specification for Fireman

Axe (Second Revision). UDC 614.847 : 621.968

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FIREMAN'S AXE( Second Revision)

First Reprint MAY 2009

UDC 614.847: 621.968

Copyright 1986

IS: 926 -1985(Reaffirmed 2005)

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IS 926 - 1985Indian StandardSPECIFICATION FOR FIREMAN'S AXE

( Second Revision)Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, BDC 22

Represe1ltinghairman.SHRI G. B. MENON Gujarat Electricity Board, Yadodara

MembersSHRI A. N. AHLUWALIA The Institution of Fire Engineers ( India ), NewDelhiSHRI B. R. MBHTA ( Alternate)SHRI S. R. BANSAL Steel Authority of India (Bokaro Steel Plant ),Bokaro Steel CitySHRIB.L.CHAUDHRY Oil and Natural Gas Commission. Dehra DunSHRI B. K. SIPPY ( Altemafe )SHRI K. K. DAS GUPTA West Bengal Fire Services. Government of WestDEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL(RPSF)

Bengal, CalcuttaMinistry of-RailwaysASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER ( FIRE ),NORTHBRN RAILWAY (A(temate)... SHRI Y. P. DEWAN Ministry of Defence ( DGI )LT-COL Y. R. BANAHATI ( Alternate)SHRI S.K. DHERI Municipal Corporation of Delhi (Delhi FireServi'ce ). DelhiSHRI R. K. BHARDWAJ ( Alternate)

SHRI R. R. DHOBLBY Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, BombayDIRECTOR Home Department (Fire .Service ), Governmentof Tamil Nadu, MadrasDBPUTY DIRECTOR ( Alternate)DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FIRE Home (Police) Department, Government ofSBRVICES Anohrs Pradesh, Hyderabad ..DBPUTY DIRECTOR ( FIRE SERVICES)( Alternate)

@ Copyright 1986BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

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This publication is protected under the Indian Copyright Act (XIYof 1957) andreproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permiSSion of thepublisher shaH be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.

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IS : 926- 1985(Continued/rompage 1 )

MembersFIR'S ADVISERSHRl A. K. GUPTASHRI l. S. JAMSHED)I

RepresentingMinistry of'Home AffairsCentral Building Research Institute (CSIR),RoorkeeSteelage Industries Limited ( Minimax Division ).'BombaySHRl C. GHANARAJ ( Alternate)SHRl P. KHANNA Jaya Shree Textiles and Industries, RishtaSHRI S. N. KUNDU ' Fire and Safety Appliances Co, CalcuttaMANAGING DIRECTOR Avon Services (Production & Agencies) Pvt Ltd,BombayTECHNICAL EXECUTIVE ( Alternate) BRlO S. A. MOHIL'S Ministry of Defence ( R&D)SHRI A. K. SURT ( Alternate)SARI M. MUKHERJI Steel Authority of India Ltd (Rourke!a SteelPlant), RourkelaSHRI C. D. SHARMA( Alternau)SHRl V. B. NIKAM Municipal Corporation of Greater BombaySHRI P. N. PANCHAL ( Bombay Fire Brigade ), BombayCentral Industrial Security Force (Ministry ofHorne Affairs ), New DelhiSHRI P. H. SETHNA Kooverji Devshi and Co ( p ) Ltd, BombaySHRI N. T. PANJWANI (Alternate)SHRI R.. C. SHARMA Directorate General of Supplies & .Dispcisals,New Delhi

SHRl D. S. NARESH ( Alternate)SHRI D. K. SIRKAR Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd, Sarei llySHRI CHANDRAKANT M. SHAH Zenith Fire Services, BombaySHRI M. H. SHAH( Alternate)SHRI J. V. SHAH Newaae Industries, Surendranagar (Oujarat)SHRI B. J. SHAll ( Alternate)SHRI TARIT SURSHRI SUSRIL KUMARSHRI J. N. VAXILSHRI K. RAvr (Alternate)SHRI S. VENKASWAMYSHRI B. V. WAGLE

Surex Production and Sales (P ) Ltd, CalcuttaDirectorate General of Technical Development,New DelhiTariff Advisory Committee, BombayDirectorate General of Civil Aviation, . i4ew"

Delhi .Urban Development, Public Health and HousingDepartment, Government of Maharashtra,BombaySHRI V. H. MADKAIKAR (Alternate) .. ,SHRI G. RAMAN, Director General, lSI ( Ex-officio Member)Director ( Clv Bogg )Secretary

SHRI K. M. MATHURJOint Director ( eiv Bnsg). lSI

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IS : 926 - 1985

Indian StandardSPECIFICATION FOR FIREMAN'S AXE.(Second Revision)

O. F O R E W O R D0.1 This Indian Standard ( Second Revision) was adopted by the IndianStandards Institution on 8 March 1985, after the draft finalized by theFire Fighting Sectional Committee had been approved by the CivilEngineering Division Council.0.2 Fireman's axe is one of important equipment to be maintained infire stations and their vehicles. Though the axes are to be tested to20 000 volts their use should be limited to I 000 to 2 000 volts withprecautions. The fact that the handle is covered with the insulatingmaterial does not guarantee the user safe working against electric shock.This standard was first published in 1959 and revised in 1970. Two typesof fireman's axe were covered by this standard; one having a woodenhandle and the other with insulated steel handle. Wooden handled fireman's axe provides no protection to the user against injury by electric. shock except the limited insulation which wooden handle provides andhence it is felt that the fireman's axe with wooden handle should bedeleted from this standard. Further additional safe guards such aswearing of insulation tested rubber gloves and wearing of shock proofboots should be mandatory while using this. This revision has beenprepared on these lines besides updating its contents.0.3 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement ofthis standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated .expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded offaccordance with IS: 2-1960"'. The number of significant places retainedin the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified valuein this standard. .

*Rules for. rounding off numerical values ( revised).

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IS : 926 - 19851. SCOPE1.1 This- standard lays down the requirements regarding material, shapoand dimensions and construction of fireman's axe,2. GENERAL2.1 Fireman's axe covered by this standard shall be provided withinsulated steel handle.3. MATERIAL3.1 Axe Head - Steel used in the forging of axe head shall comply witbthe following chem!cal requirements: -

ConstituentCarbonMangenesePhosphorus, MaxSulphur, MaxSilicon, Max

Percent0'75 to 0'850'50 to 0'800'0500'0500'250

3.1.1 Axe Handle - Steel used for axe handle shall conform to IS: 1977-1975*.3.2 Handle - The insulated handle shall be of vulcanized rubber capableof withstanding an insulation test given in 6, _4. SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION4.1 The shape and dimensions of fireman's axe shall be as shown in Fig. 1.4.2 The axe head shall be soundly forged to shape as shown in Fig. 1 andthe steel handle shall be welded to the head,4.3 The pick and the blade shall be well and evenly hardened andtempered to a DPN of 500 to 575 which shall be measured within'adistance of 3 mm from the cutting edge according to the method laiddown inIS: 15011968t.4.4 Handle grip shall be of non-slippery type, that is, provided witha knurled surface.

'Specification structural steel ( ordinary quality) ( second "vision ),tMethod for Vickers hardness test for steel (first revision ),4 ",.

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IS : 926 - .9855. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH5.1 The forging shall J>e free froiD seams, cracks and surface .defects. The'edges shaH be well-shaped as shown in Fig. 1 and finished smooth.5.2 The metal surfaces of axe shall be bright finished.

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NOTB - The insulating handlc shall havc cheQuercd Ilirface for providiDI a firm grip.All dimensions in millimetfCS.

FIG. 1 FIREMAN'S AXE5

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IS :- 926 - 19856. PERFORMANCE TEST'6.1 A mild steel bar of S mm dia shall be Jaid on a solid foundation.This bar then be served by a single heavy blow of the axe followingwhich the cutting edge shaH not show any sign of damage. .6.2 The axe shall be fitted into the test jig illustrated in Fig. 2 with thecutting edge resting on the base plate between. the two guides and thepoint held in the slot in the cap at the top. The handle shall be laid

h o d z o n t a l l y ~ A weight of 100 kg shall then be loaded on. to, the outerend of the handle following which the edge shall have received no, damage.6.3 The insulated handle shall be capable of withstanding 20 000 voltsfor 60 seconds.

NOTE. I - The insulated handle shall be tested by a recognized laboratory.NOTB 2 - Initial testing of handle for 20 000 volts resistance. is not always aguarantee of the handle being safe for use. I t is necessary for the: insulationresistance of the handle to be periodically tested at least every year or wheneverthe insulation. is. oracked or chipped. While using the axe,. care shall be. taken. tosee that it is nol wet or sm.eared over with. oil.

7. MARKING7.1 Each axe shall be clearly and permanently marked with the followinginformation:

a) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark, if any;b) Tested to 20 000 volts; andc) Year of manufacture.

7.1.1 The product may also be marked with Standard Mark. ..

7.1.2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of he Bureauof Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations"made thereunder .The details of conditions under which the licence for the use of Standard Markmay be granted to manufactures or producers may be obtained from the Bureauof Indian Standards.

8 . CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY8.1 Each sample shall be examined for the requirements given in. thisstandard . '

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IS :m-1985( Continued from poge 2 )

Fire Fighting Equipment Subcommittee, DDC 22 : 2Convener

SHRI G. B. MENONMember.

Representm, iGujarat Electricity Board, Vadodara

SHRJ R. K. BHARDWAJ" The In.titutioD of Fire Engineers (India),New DelhiSURI B. N. BHAJU)WAJ (Alternate)SHlU S. M. DESA I . State Bank of India,BombaySHlU V. P. DEwAN Ministry of Defence ( DGI )LT-COL V. R. BANAHATt ( Alternate)FIRE ADVISER. . Ministry ofHome AffairsBRIG S. A. MOHILE Ministry of Defence ( R&D )SURt A. K. Smu (Alternate)SHRI P. N. PANCHAL . Central Industrial Security Force ( Ministry ofHome Affairs ), New DelhiSHRI HARISH SALOT Vijay Fire Protection Systems Pvt Ltd, BombaySHRI P. H. SETHNA Kooverji Devshi and Co ( P ) Ltd, BombaySHRI N. T. PANJWANI ( Altemate) .SHRI JtTENDRA SHAH Safex Fire Services, BombaySHlU D. K. SIRKAR. Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd, BareillySHRt J. N. VAKIL Tariff Advisory Committee, BombaySURI K. RAVI (Alternate)

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