Halon 1211 fire extinguishers permitted for use on class A hazards.
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December 15, l980
Mr. Dennis K. Shira
Safety Coordinator
State Farm Insurance Companies
One State Farm Plaza, SBI-W
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Dear Mr. Shira:
This is in response to your inquiry concerning the revised fire protection standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to the use of Halon 1211 fire extinguishers for class A hazards.