BS EN 12845:2015
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Fixed firefighting systems. Automatic sprinkler systems. Design, installation and maintenance
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04-03-2020
English
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.
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FSH/18/2
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| 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)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
214
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| DIN EN 12845:2016-04 | Identical |
| NEN EN 12845 : 2015 C1 2016 | Identical |
| UNI EN 12845 : 2009 | Identical |
| ONORM EN 12845 : 2016 | Identical |
| SN EN 12845 : 2015 COR 2016 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 12845:2015 | Identical |
| NF EN 12845 : 2015 | Identical |
| NS EN 12845 : 2015 AC 2016 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 12845:2016 | Identical |
| EN 12845:2015 | Identical |
| NBN EN 12845 : 2015 COR 2016 | Identical |
| PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
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| 09/30189450 DC : 0 | BS 8519 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE-RESISTANT CABLES AND SYSTEMS FOR LIFE SAFETY AND FIRE-FIGHTING APPLICATIONS |
| 07/30160342 DC : 0 | BS 7273-3 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES - PART 3: ELECTRICAL ACTUATION OF PRE-ACTION WATERMIST AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS |
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| BS DD9999(2005) : 2005 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS |
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| BS 5306-0:2011 | Fire protection installations and equipment on premises Guide for selection of installed systems and other fire equipment |
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| 14/30295814 DC : 0 | BS 8489-1 - FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WATERMIST SYSTEMS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION |
| 09/30182748 DC : 0 | BS 5306-0 - FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 0: GUIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF INSTALLED SYSTEMS AND OTHER FIRE EQUIPMENT |
| BS 8489-1:2016 | Fixed fire protection systems. Industrial and commercial watermist systems Code of practice for design and installation |
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| BS 8458:2015 | Fixed fire protection systems. Residential and domestic watermist systems. Code of practice for design and installation |
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