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BS 5041-5:1974

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Fire hydrant systems equipment Specification for boxes for foam inlets and dry riser inlets

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Language(s)

English

Published date

26-02-1974

Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Manufacture
4 Materials and thickness
5 Dimensions
6 Manufacturer's certificate
7 Marking
Tables
1 Foam inlet boxes
2 Boxes for dry risers
Figures
1 Typical drawing of box for two foam inlets
2 Typical drawing of box for dry risers (four inlets)

Standard sizes according to the number of inlets for foam or to the size of the riser. Choice and thickness of materials. Dimensions of glass in the door frame and marking thereon. May also be used for other purposes, e.g. fuel oil inlets and drencher systems.

This British Standard specifies the requirements for boxes for foam inlets or dry risers manufactured in a choice of materials to suit a particular application.

NOTE The titles of the British Standards referred to in this Standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Committee
FSH/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3980(1966) & 86/35866 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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BS 1490:1988 Specification for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes
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