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  • EN 615:2009

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    Fire protection - Fire extinguishing media - Specifications for powders (other than class D powders)

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    Published date:  15-04-2009

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Sampling
    5 Bulk density
    6 Sieve analysis
    7 Chemical content
    8 Fire test performance
       8.1 General
       8.2 Class A powders
       8.3 Class B powders
       8.4 Class C powders
    9 Residual mass after discharge
    10 Resistance to caking and lumping
    11 Water repellency
    12 Moisture content
    13 Marking and packaging
    14 Supplier's data sheet
    Annex A (normative) Test method for determination of bulk density
          A.1 Apparatus
          A.2 Procedure
    Annex B (normative) Test methods for sieve analysis
          B.1 Method 1
          B.2 Method 2
    Annex C (normative) Test method for resistance to caking and
            lumping
          C.1 Apparatus
          C.2 Procedure
    Annex D (normative) Test method for water repellency
          D.1 Apparatus
          D.2 Procedure
    Annex E (normative) Test method for moisture content
          E.1 Apparatus
          E.2 Procedure
    Annex F (informative) Suggested method of sampling
    Annex G (informative) Laser diffraction particle size analysis
    Annex H (informative) Compatibility between extinguishing powders
            and foams
    Annex I (informative) Suitability and equivalence of extinguishing
            powders in equipment
    Annex J (informative) Suggested test method for effective
            discharge time
          J.1 Principle
          J.2 Apparatus
          J.3 Procedure
          J.4 Expression of results
    Annex K (informative) Suggested test method for testing the
            compatibility of powder with foam
          K.1 General
          K.2 Apparatus
          K.3 Test procedure
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard is applicable to fire extinguishing powders for fire classes A, B and C. It specifies, by means of defined test methods, minimum requirements for the chemical and physical properties and minimum extinguishing capabilities. Requirements are also specified for the information and data to be given by the supplier.This European Standard is not applicable to powders for class D fires.NOTE 1The classification of fires is given in EN 2 [1].NOTE 2Some countries have national standards for class D powders.

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    Committee CEN/TC 191
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current

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    BS EN 12416-1:2001 Fixed firefighting systems. Powder systems Requirements and test methods for components
    BS EN 3-7 : 2004 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 7: CHARACTERISTICS, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS EN 12065:1998 Installations and equipment for liquefied natural gas. Testing of foam concentrates designed for generation of medium and high expansion foam and of extinguishing powders used on liquefied natural gas fires
    I.S. EN 12416-2:2001 FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS - POWDER SYSTEMS - PART 2: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
    DIN EN 3-7:2007-10 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 7: CHARACTERISTICS, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    EN 12065 : 1997 INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS - TESTING OF FOAM CONCENTRATES DESIGNED FOR GENERATION OF MEDIUM AND HIGH EXPANSION FOAM AND OF EXTINGUISHING POWDERS USED ON LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FIRES
    EN 12416-1:2001+A2:2007 Fixed firefighting systems - Powder systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components
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    FD CEN/TR 14922 : 2005 FD PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - MODEL LABORATORY - REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 3-7
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    I.S. EN 12416-1:2001 FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS - POWDER SYSTEMS - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR COMPONENTS
    I.S. EN 3-7:2004 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 7: CHARACTERISTICS, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    PREN 16282-7 : DRAFT 2014 EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - COMPONENTS FOR VENTILATION IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - PART 7: INSTALLATION AND USE OF FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
    I.S. EN 3-10:2009 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 10: PROVISIONS FOR EVALUATING THE CONFORMITY OF A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EN 3-7
    96/540970 DC : DRAFT MAY 1996 EN 12367 - MAINTENANCE FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    UNE-EN 3-10:2010 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7
    DIN EN 12416-2:2007-09 FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS - POWDER SYSTEMS - PART 2: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
    14/30303759 DC : 0 BS EN 16282-7 - EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - COMPONENTS FOR VENTILATION IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - PART 7: INSTALLATION AND USE OF FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
    UNI EN 3-10 : 2010 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 10: PROVISIONS FOR EVALUATING THE CONFORMITY OF A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EN 3-7
    I.S. EN 16282-7:2017 EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - COMPONENTS FOR VENTILATION IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS - PART 7: INSTALLATION AND USE OF FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
    15/30327732 DC : 0 BS EN 16856 - PORTABLE AEROSOL DISPENSER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING PURPOSES
    DIN EN 12416-1:2007-09 FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS - POWDER SYSTEMS - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR COMPONENTS
    BS EN 12416-2:2001 Fixed firefighting systems. Powder systems Design, construction and maintenance
    EN 3-10:2009 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7
    EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods
    DIN EN 3-10:2010-03 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7
    BS EN 16282-7:2017 Equipment for commercial kitchens. Components for ventilation in commercial kitchens Installation and use of fixed fire suppression systems
    PREN 16856 : DRAFT 2015 PORTABLE AEROSOL DISPENSER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING PURPOSES

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