Will my extinguisher comply with the latest regulations?

These are the general requirements for competition vehicles under the current FIA regulations, some series enforce specific requirements so it is always worth thoroughly reading the technical regulation of the specific series that you are competing in. if you are competing in the UK then From 01/01/2019 all new vehicles will require and FIA Homologated system from FIA technical list 16 or 52 and from 01/01/2022 all vehicles are required to be fitted with such a system.

For Circuit vehicles - FIA technical list 16

The minimum requirement for a circuit vehicle is 1 plumbed in fire extinguisher homologated to FIA technical list 16 a full list can be found here. If the homologation number on the main serial label of the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible for circuit racing.

For Rally - FIA technical list 16

As rally cars are potentially further away form marshal aid there are a few extra requirements in place for rally cars, 1 plumbed in and 1 hand held extinguisher are required. Both must meet the requirements of FIA Technical list 16  a full list of plumed in systems can be found here can be found here. there is a note dictating which ones are eligible for rally as a minimum of 3.0kgs of suppressant is required. If the homologation number on the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible. For the Hand held to be eligible then it must have an minimum amount of suppressant for AFFF foam it is 2.4 ltrs and for Novec 1230 Gas it is 2.0kg, the same service requirements apply.

For FIA Categories WRC, R5, RGT, T1, GT3, WRX – Technical List 52 8865-2015 Standard

The FIA introduced a new standard of fire suppression that came into force for some categories of motorsport, 1 plumbed in Fire extinguisher homologated to technical list 52 is required again if it is a rally vehicle a hand held (2.4 ltrs of AFFF foam or 2.0kg of Novec 1230) must be carried. Check the homologation number on your bottle and check it on the list here. If the homologation number on the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible.