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Insulated Fire Axe with Short Handle - Fire Fighters Axe - SOLAS 74 Required / FSS Code Compliant

£22.20 £18.50

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40021264

Short handled insulated fire axe for marine firefighting and fire safety applications. FSS Code compliant, with a high-voltage insulated handle as required for fire-fighter's personal equipment under the FSS Code. 330 mm long, 0.9 kg and insulated up to 10 kV DC.

Key Features

Short Handled Insulated Fire Axe, According to FSS Code

The Short Handled Insulated Fire Axe is designed for marine firefighting and fire safety applications where a high-voltage insulated axe handle is required. The axe has a 330 mm steel head and short handle with a rubber/plastic insulating cover, providing insulation up to 10 kV DC. The steel is treated with anti-corrosive paint for protection in marine environments.

The axe is specified as FSS Code compliant. Chapter 3 of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems, covering personnel protection, specifies that a fire-fighter's personal equipment shall include an axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation. The FSS Code was adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee under Resolution MSC.98(73) and provides fire safety equipment requirements under SOLAS Chapter II-2.

Key Features & Equipment Benefits:

Short handled design: Compact 330 mm axe suitable for fire-fighting and marine fire safety applications
High-voltage insulation: Handle insulated up to 10 kV DC for electrical protection
FSS Code compliant: Meets the FSS Code requirement for a fire-fighter's axe with a high-voltage insulated handle
SOLAS 74 required equipment: Designed for equipment requirements under the 1974 SOLAS Convention
Steel construction: Provides a robust axe construction for fire-fighting applications
Rubber/plastic handle cover: Provides the specified insulated handle covering
Anti-corrosive finish: Painted treatment helps protect the steel against corrosion
Lightweight construction: 0.9 kg weight supports practical handling
Marine storage range: Suitable for storage temperatures from -30°C to +65°C

Technical Information:

Material: Steel
Handle Cover: Rubber/plastic
Treatment: Anti-corrosive painting
Length: 330 mm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Insulation: Up to 10 kV DC
Standards: FSS Code, Required under SOLAS 74
Storage Temperature: -30°C to +65°C

Spec

SPECIFICATION

Product: Short Handled Insulated Fire Axe
Application: Firefighting and marine fire safety
Compliance: FSS Code compliant
Required By: SOLAS 74
Standard: International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)
Material: Steel
Handle Cover: Rubber/plastic
Handle Type: Short handled, insulated
Length: 330 mm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Electrical Insulation: Up to 10 kV DC voltage
Surface Treatment: Anti-corrosive painting
Storage Temperature: -30°C to +65°C
Marine Use: Suitable for fire safety equipment requirements under SOLAS 74
FSS Code Reference: Chapter II-2 personal equipment requirements
Personal Equipment Requirement: Axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation
Regulatory Basis: FSS Code adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee under Resolution MSC.98(73) for fire safety systems and equipment required by the 1974 SOLAS Convention