Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01844:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01844
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 5851–6797

6  Application
 (1) This instrument applies to portable non‑aerosol fire extinguishers.
Note: For portable fire extinguishers that are aerosol fire extinguishers, see the Consumer Product Safety Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers: Aerosol Type (Consumer Protection Notice No. 9 of 2004). This standard could in 2021 be viewed on the Federal Register of Legislation website (https://www.legislation.gov.au).
 (2) However, except as provided by subsection (3), this instrument does not apply to second‑hand portable non‑aerosol fire extinguishers.
 (3) This instrument applies to a second‑hand portable non‑aerosol fire extinguisher if:
 (a) the fire extinguisher has been imported into Australia; and
 (b) the fire extinguisher is being supplied, or offered for supply, to a person or persons within Australia for the first time after being imported.
Note: In this instrument, supply has the same meaning as in the Australian Consumer Law.