Sentences with phrase «on halons»

A ban on halons, used in fire extinguishers, will be brought forward from 2000 to 1994.

Its Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, which will be the final arbiter, has already refused to allow any exceptions to the ban on halons despite pleas to be allowed to use them in certain types of fire extinguishers used on planes and trains.

Not exact matches

Firefighters have called on the world's users of halons not to destroy the ozone - depleting chemicals — or worse, release them into the air — as old fire - extinguishing systems are junked.

EU ODS Regulations * No change to halon critical use list but EC chaired regulatory committee given authority to change the list and / or set time limits * DG Environment proposal contains the following end dates for aviation critical uses o Cargo compartment fixed systems — can not be installed on new aircraft after 2015, end of critical use exemption is 2030 o Cabin / crew compartment portables — 2010, 2015 o Engine nacelles and APU — 2010, 2030 o Lavatory (potty bottles)-- 2008, 2015 o Dry bays — 2010, 2030; Inert fuel tanks — 2008, 2030