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BS EN 12845:2015

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Fixed firefighting systems. Automatic sprinkler systems. Design, installation and maintenance

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

04-03-2020

Superseded by

BS EN 12845:2015+A1:2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-2016

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Contract planning and documentation
5 Extent of sprinkler protection
6 Classification of occupancies and fire hazards
7 Hydraulic design criteria
8 Water supplies
9 Type of water supply
10 Pumps
11 Installation type and size
12 Spacing and location of sprinklers
13 Pipe sizing and layout
14 Sprinkler design characteristics and uses
15 Valves
16 Alarms and alarm devices
17 Pipework
18 Signs, notices, and information
19 Commissioning
20 Maintenance
21 Third party inspection
Annex A (normative) - Classification of typical hazards
Annex B (normative) - Methodology for categorizing
        stored goods
Annex C (normative) - Alphabetical listing of stored
        products and categories
Annex D (normative) - Zoning of sprinkler installations
Annex E (normative) - Special requirements for
        high rise systems
Annex F (normative) - Additional measures to improve
        system reliability and availability
Annex G (normative) - Protection of special hazards
Annex H (normative) - Sprinkler systems monitoring
Annex I (normative) - Transmission of alarms
Annex J (informative) - Precautions and procedures
        when a system is not fully operational
Annex K (informative) - Twenty-five year inspection
Annex L (informative) - Special technology
Annex M (informative) - Independent certification body
Annex N (normative) - Control Mode Specific Application
        Sprinklers: CMSA
Annex O (informative) - Example of P&ID
Annex P (normative) - ESFR sprinkler protection
Bibliography
National Annex NA (informative) - Guidance and material
                  related to UK practice

Describes requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plant, and particular requirements for sprinkler systems, which are integral to measures for the protection of life.

Committee
FSH/18/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 97/541589 DC. (10/2004) Supersedes BS 5306-2(1990). (02/2015) 2004 + A2 2009 Edition along with it's corrigendum remains active. (11/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
214
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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