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BS 7273-2:1992

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Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Mechanical actuation of gaseous total flooding and local application extinguishing systems

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Published date

31-08-2007

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 System design
4 Thermal link systems
5 Pneumatic systems
6 Manual release devices
7 Auxiliary functions and ancillary controls
8 Inspection, initial testing, commissioning and certification
   of systems
9 Supervision
10 Servicing
Appendix A - Example of a simple diagrammatic representation
             of a typical sequence of actions leading to the
             release of fire extinguishing medium
Publication(s) referred to

Recommendations for the planning, installation and servicing of mechanical equipment for the actuation of gaseous fire extinguishing systems.

Committee
FSH/12/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 90/44410 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2008. (01/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

This Part of BS 7273 gives recommendations for the planning, installation and servicing of mechanical equipment for the actuation of gaseous fire extinguishing systems. It applies only to mechanically actuated total flooding and local application gaseous fire extinguishing systems. !Mechanical detection devices are not suitable where the fire is likely to be of a smouldering or primarily smoke producing type.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.\'

BS 5306-0:2011 Fire protection installations and equipment on premises Guide for selection of installed systems and other fire equipment
12/30258581 DC : 0 BS 5908-2 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS AT PREMISES HANDLING FLAMMABLE GASES, LIQUIDS AND DUSTS - PART 2: GUIDE TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
11/30244843 DC : 0 BS 5306-4:2001+A1 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS
BS 5306-4(2001) : 2001 FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS
BS 6266:2011 Fire protection for electronic equipment installations. Code of practice
BS 8313:1997 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts
BS 5306-4:2001+A1:2012 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for carbon dioxide systems
PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
BS 5908-2:2012 Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts Guide to applicable standards and regulations
BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment

BS 5306-5.2:1984 Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Halon systems Halon 1211 total flooding systems
BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
BS 7273-1:2006 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Electrical actuation of gaseous total flooding extinguishing systems
BS 5304:1988 Code of practice for safety of machinery

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