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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:  30-06-2006

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    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.

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    Committee FSH/18/2
    Development Note Supersedes 99/540499 DC. (11/2002) Also available as a part of BS KIT 126. (06/2004) Supersedes 05/30130512 DC. (09/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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