Massachusetts Board of Plumbers & Gas Fitters Approves FireBag

The FireBag® automatic thermal-activated shut-off complies with the MA CMR 248 State Plumbing Code

The Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters at the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure has approved TECO America’s FireBag® thermal gas shut-off fitting fitting as MA CMR 248 compliant. MA CMR 248 is Massachusetts’ state Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code, and it evaluates plumbing products according to levels of effectiveness and safety.

The FireBag® is an automatic thermal-activated shut-off device for propane, natural and butane gas. The FireBag® thermal-activated shut-off device turns off the gas supply in the event of a fire, which can prevent explosions and keep the fire from spreading. The metal alloy that keeps the FireBag’s® plug and cartridge together melts when outside temperatures reach 203 – 212 F° (95 – 100° C). When the metal alloy melts, the FireBag’s® spring pressure pushes the plug against the gas opening, which closes it completely. No fire or heat detectors are required to automatically intercept gas flow.

Specifications:

• Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP): 100 PSIG
• Working Temperature: -40° F to +140° F (-40° to +60° C)
• FireBag® Set-Off Temperature: 203° – 212° F (95° – 100° C)
• FireBag® Heat Resistance: 1,697° F (925° C) for 60 minutes
• Material and Finishing: Zinc-plated steel

Certifications:

• Massachusetts CMR 248 Certified
• DIN 3586 thermo activated safety device for gas applications
• European UNI EN 1775 Standard for indoor gas installations
• European Directive 90/396/CEE certification for durability in mechanical or thermal stress
• German DVGW TRGI 86/96 Standard for thermo-activated locking systems on gas heaters, water heaters & domestic gas fittings
• German Standard Muster-Feuerverordnung (FeuVo v. 02/95 – edition 9/97)for thermal-activated devices
• Italian UNI 7129 Ed 2001 Standard for fire protection & gas supply line components

Related Links:

• FireBag Product Page
• FireBag for the Home: Information on Home Use
• FireBag for Industry: Information on Industrial Use
• Datasheet – View a Downloadable PDF
• Cross Section: View a Cross Section of the FireBag
• Animation: View the FireBag Animation
• FireBag Installation Manual