BS EN 12259-2:1999
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water spray systems Wet alarm valve assemblies
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English
30-06-2006
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Wet alarm valve assembly construction and performance
5 Retard chamber construction and performance
6 Marking
7 Instructions for fitting and operation
8 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) Performance tests
Annex D (normative) Fatigue test for springs and diaphragms
Annex E (normative) Endurance tests
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for non-metallic
components (excluding gaskets and seals)
Annex G (normative) Resistance to adhesion test for sealing
assembly elements
Annex H (normative) Determination of pressure loss due to
hydraulic friction loss
Annex I (normative) Leakage resistance test
Annex J (normative) Strength test for retard chambers
Annex K (informative) Typical testing schedule and example
of test specimen numbers for wet alarm valve
assemblies and retard chambers (only for conventional
design)
Annex L (informative) Recommendations for type approval
testing
Annex M (informative) Attestation of conformity
Annex N (normative) Salt mist corrosion test
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
Products Directive
Bibliography
Specifies requirements for construction/performance for wet alarm valve assemblies used in automatic sprinkler systems.
| Committee |
FSH/18/2
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 97/540820 DC. (11/2002) Also available as a part of BS KIT 126. (06/2004) Supersedes 05/30130509 DC. (09/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
36
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This standard specifies requirements for constructions and performance of wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers used in automatic sprinkler systems. Auxiliary components and attachments to wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers are not covered by this standard.
NOTE All pressure data in this European standard are given as gauge pressure in bar.2)
| Standards | Relationship |
| NEN EN 12259-2 : 1999 AMD 2 2005 | Identical |
| UNI EN 12259-2 : 2006 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 12259-2:1999 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 12259-2:2000 | Identical |
| DIN EN 12259-2:2001-08 | Identical |
| NS EN 12259-2 : 99 AMD 2 2006 | Identical |
| NF EN 12259-2 : 1999 AMD 2 2006 | Identical |
| SN EN 12259-2 : 1999 AMD 2 2006 | Identical |
| NBN EN 12259-2 : 1999 AMD 2 2006 | Identical |
| EN 12259-2:1999 | Identical |
| EN 12259-2:1999/A2:2005 | Identical |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| EN ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015) |
| 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 |
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