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  • BS EN 12416-1:2001

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    Fixed firefighting systems. Powder systems Requirements and test methods for components

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-09-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General requirements for components
    5 Powder container
    6 Expellant gas container assembly
    7 Pressure gauges
    8 Pressure regulators
    9 Actuators
    10 Main isolating valve and selector valve
    11 Nozzles
    12 Documentation
    13 Marking
    14 Type test methods
    15 Evaluation of conformity
    Annex A (normative) Compliance test
    Annex B (normative) Internal pressure test
    Annex C (normative) Operating force and function test
    Annex D (normative) Determination of the remaining media
                        in the container after discharge
    Annex E (normative) Opening and closing times
    Annex F (normative) Low temperature test for actuators and valves
    Annex G (normative) High temperature test
    Annex H (normative) Vibration test
    Annex I (normative) Reliability test
    Annex J (normative) Salt spray corrosion test
    Annex K (normative) Stress corrosion test
    Annex L (normative) Strength test for pressure regulators, main
                        isolating valves and selector valves
    Annex M (normative) Jet velocity test
    Annex N (normative) Flow rate test

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    Provides requirements and test methods for components for powder extinguishing systems, including nozzles.

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    Committee FSH/18/8
    Development Note Supersedes 96/541306 DC. (12/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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