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BS EN 12259-3:2000

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Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water spray systems Dry alarm valve assemblies
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-30-2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Dry alarm valve assembly construction and performance
5 Quick opening device construction and performance
6 Marking
7 Instructions for installation and operation
8 Conditions for testing
9 Evaluation of conformity
Annex A (normative) Fire exposure test for body and cover
Annex B (normative) Strength test for body and cover
Annex C (normative) Flow tests for dry alarm valves
Annex D (normative) Sealing assembly tests
Annex E (normative) Performance tests
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for
        non-metallic components (excluding gaskets and seals)
Annex G (normative) Leakage resistance test
Annex H (normative) Test for sealing assembly elements
        resistance to adhesion
Annex I (normative) Endurance test
Annex J (normative) Installation pressure leak resistance
        test
Annex K (normative) Strength and leak resistance test
Annex L (informative) Typical testing schedule and example
         of test specimen numbers for dry alarm valve
Annex M (normative) Salt mist corrosion test
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Directive
Bibliography

Defines criteria for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, exhausters and accelerators used in automatic sprinkler systems that conform to annexes A and B of prEN 12845, Automatic sprinkler systems - Design and installation. Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm assemblies, exhausters and accelerators are not covered.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters used in automatic sprinkler systems conforming to annexes A and B of prEN 12845, Automatic sprinkler systems – Design and installation.

Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters are not covered by this standard.

Committee
FSH/18/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 99/540499 DC. (11/2002) Also available as a part of BS KIT 126. (06/2004) Supersedes 05/30130512 DC. (09/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
58
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

ISO 898-2:2012 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 2: Nuts with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
PREN 12845 : DRAFT 2001 FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
EN ISO 9002:1994/AC:1997 QUALITY SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
EN ISO 9003:1994/AC:1997 QUALITY SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR FINAL INSPECTION AND TEST
ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
ISO 65:1981 Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with ISO 7-1
ISO 228-1:2000 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
ISO 898-1:2013 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
ISO 868:2003 Plastics and ebonite — Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness)

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