BS 5306-6.1:1988

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section one: General
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Characteristics and use of low expansion foam
4 Classification of flammable liquids
5 Types of system
6 Planning
Section two: Contract arrangements
7 Contract drawings
8 Extensions and alterations
9 Commissioning and acceptance tests
Section three: Periodic inspection, testing and
               maintenance
10 Inspection
11 Service and maintenance schedule
Section four: System design
12 General
13 Foam quality
14 Water supplies, pumps and drainage
15 Foam concentrate and solution
16 Components and pipework
17 Operation
Section five: Specific types of system
18 Foam monitor and branchpipe systems
19 Foam spray systems
20 Foam pourer systems
21 Subsurface foam systems
22 Semi-subsurface systems
Appendices
A Classification of foam concentrates
B Determination of expansion and drainage time
C Determination of percentage concentration
D Determination of rate of application for branchpipe,
  monitor, spray and power systems
E Determination of rate of application for subsurface
  and semi-subsurface systems

Design, installation and maintenance of fixed and semi-fixed systems for use on identified hazards in buildings, industrial plant and storage facilities. Specifies application rates for hydrocarbon and foam destructive liquids.