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Comparative Study on Korean Standards and International Standards of Fire Extinguisher to Improve Performance and International Competitiveness

  • Crisisonomy
  • Abbr : KRCEM
  • 2013, 9(12), pp.125-140
  • Publisher : Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Policy > Public Policy in general

오주희 1 최진종 2

1전남대학교
2세명대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to improve the performance and international competitiveness of Korean fire extinguishers by comparing Korean standard with UL and ISO standards. Fire extinguishers can be sold in the conditions to meet「Korean standards for approval and inspection of portable fire extinguishers」. Annually, 2.2 million fire extinguishers are sold in Korea only if the quality meet minimum legal requirements. The problems of korea-made fire extinguishers are in excessive price competition, lack of new technology development, limitation of international common usage, and lock-in effect of newcomer products. The results of comparison UL, ISO standards with Korean fire extinguisher standards, 5 new items need to be introduced and 8 items need to be revised in Korean standards. To improve quality and international competitiveness, the standard of fire extinguisher should be revised to meet international standards. Futhermore, it is needed to get international certification and develop high quality fire extinguishers itself.

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