BS 7273-2:1992
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Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Mechanical actuation of gaseous total flooding and local application extinguishing systems
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English
31-08-2007
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 System design
4 Thermal link systems
5 Pneumatic systems
6 Manual release devices
7 Auxiliary functions and ancillary controls
8 Inspection, initial testing, commissioning and certification
of systems
9 Supervision
10 Servicing
Appendix A - Example of a simple diagrammatic representation
of a typical sequence of actions leading to the
release of fire extinguishing medium
Publication(s) referred to
Recommendations for the planning, installation and servicing of mechanical equipment for the actuation of gaseous fire extinguishing systems.
| Committee |
FSH/12/4
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 90/44410 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2008. (01/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This Part of BS 7273 gives recommendations for the planning, installation and servicing of mechanical equipment for the actuation of gaseous fire extinguishing systems. It applies only to mechanically actuated total flooding and local application gaseous fire extinguishing systems. !Mechanical detection devices are not suitable where the fire is likely to be of a smouldering or primarily smoke producing type.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.\'
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| 11/30244843 DC : 0 | BS 5306-4:2001+A1 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS |
| BS 5306-4(2001) : 2001 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS |
| BS 6266:2011 | Fire protection for electronic equipment installations. Code of practice |
| BS 8313:1997 | Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts |
| BS 5306-4:2001+A1:2012 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for carbon dioxide systems |
| PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
| BS 5908-2:2012 | Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts Guide to applicable standards and regulations |
| BS 7083:1996 | Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment |
| BS 5306-5.2:1984 | Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Halon systems Halon 1211 total flooding systems |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2008 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| BS 7273-1:2006 | Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Electrical actuation of gaseous total flooding extinguishing systems |
| BS 5304:1988 | Code of practice for safety of machinery |
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