Motorsport Extinguisher Regulations

Motorsport Extinguisher Regulations

Event Type	Handheld Foam	Handheld Powder	Plumbed System Zero 2000	Handheld Zero 360 Gas	Plumbed System Zero 360 Gas	Additional Information
Circuit Racing - National MSA			Min 2.25 litres 101-225-001 101-225-002 101-225-003 101-225-004 101-225-005 101-225-006 101-225-007		Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	Electric or mechanical discharge. MSA regulations change 1.1.2006, see notes below
Circuit Racing - International FIA - GT, Super 2000 Cars			Min 4.0 litres 102-400-001 102-400-002 102-400-003 102-400-004		Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	Electric or mechanical discharge. Electric recommended.
Circuit Racing - International FIA - Super Production Cars	Min 2 x 2.4 litres 201-100-003 201-100-004 201-100-005	Min 2 x 2kg 202-100-101 202-200-102		Min 2 x 2.0kg 203-100-102		Minimum 4kg handheld or equivalent. Plumbed system recommended
Circuit Racing - International FIA - Racing and Sports Cars			Min 3.12 litres 102-312-001 or 3.375 litres 101-337-003/005		Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	Electric or mechanical discharge. Electric recommended.
Historic Racing - National MSA - Pre 31.12.60	Min 1.75 litres 201-100-002			Min 2.0kg 203-100-102		Plumbed system recommended.
Historic Racing - National MSA - Post 31.12.60			Min 2.25 litres 101-225-001 101-225-002 101-225-003 101-225-004 101-225-005 101-225-006 101-225-007		Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	Electric or mechanical discharge. Electric recommended.
Historic Racing - International FIA	Min 2.4 litres 201-100-003 201-100-004 201-100-005	Min 2kg 202-100-101 202-200-102		Min 2.0kg 203-100-102		Plumbed system recommended.
Stage Rally - National MSA	Min 1.75 litres 201-100-002		Min 2.25 litres 101-225-001 101-225-002 101-225-003 101-225-004 101-225-005 101-225-006 101-225-007	Min 2.0kg 203-100-102	Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	System plus handheld required.
Stage Rally - International FIA	Min 2.4 litres 201-100-003 201-100-004 201-100-005	Min 2kg 202-100-101 202-200-102	Min 4.0 litres 102-400-001 102-400-002 102-400-003 102-400-004	Min 2.0kg 203-100-102	Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	System plus handheld required.
Historic Stage Rally - National MSA	Min 1.75 litres 201-100-002		Min 2.25 litres 101-225-001 101-225-002 101-225-003 101-225-004 101-225-005 101-225-006 101-225-007	Min 2.0kg 203-100-102	Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	System plus handheld required.
Historic Rally - International FIA	Min 2.4 litres 201-100-003 201-100-004 201-100-005	Min 2kg 202-100-101 202-200-102		Min 2.0kg 203-100-102		Plumbed system recommended. Includes road and stage rallies.
Road Rally - National MSA						Handheld recommended.
Autocross / Rallycross - National MSA	Min 1.75 litres 201-100-002			Min 2.0kg 203-100-102		Plumbed system recommended.
Autocross / Rallycross - International FIA			Min 4.0 litres 102-400-001 102-400-002 102-400-003 102-400-004		Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	Electric or mechanical discharge. Electric recommended.
Sprint / Hillclimb - National MSA						Plumbed system recommended - discharge to engine and cockpit
Off Road - National MSA	Min 1.75 litres 201-100-002			Min 2.0kg 203-100-102
Off Road (Cross Country) - International FIA	Min 2.4 litres 201-100-003 201-100-004 201-100-005		Min 4.0 litres 102-400-001 102-400-002 102-400-003 102-400-004	Min 2.0kg 203-100-102	Min 2.25kg 103-225-001 103-225-002 103-225-003 103-225-004	System plus handheld required.
Trials Cars - National MSA						Handheld recommended.
Karting - National MSA	Min 2.0 litres Please call					ABkC regulations require an EN3 /55B approved unit in each paddock awning.

Notes:

1. Always check MSA and FIA regulations for full requirement definition. The information is compiled from best available sources and is provided for guidance. The part numbers shown are for illustration purposes and represent the choices available to meet minimum regulation requirements.
2. It should be noted that MSA regulations have changed and it is now mandatory for UK circuit race cars to carry a plumbed system unless subject of MSA waiver (typically historic race cars).
3. Where applicable there is a choice between the type of handheld and the type of system to be used. For example a 2.4 litre foam or 2kg powder handheld will satisfy minimum FIA requirements - you do not need both. Equally there is a choice between Zero 2000 or Zero 360 (gas) systems.
4. The types of system and handheld extinguishers can be mixed, for example a Zero 360 gas system can be combined with a foam handheld in FIA and MSA events.
5. The MSA does not permit the use of powder extinguishers in cars. This applies to National sanctioned events only.
6. Two smaller handheld units can be combined to reach the minimum quantity, for example 2 x 1.75 litres satisfies the FIA 2.4 litres minimum.
7. The FIA requires 2 metal straps and metal clips for handheld mounting.
8. When ordering please advise if you need higher level of anti-freeze or alcohol additive in Zero 2000 for ethanol/methanol based fuel types.

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