NEN EN 12259-3 : 2000 AMD 2 2005

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Dry alarm valve assembly construction and performance
5 Quick opening device construction and performance
6 Marking
7 Instructions for installation and operation
8 Conditions for testing
9 Evaluation of conformity
Annex A (normative) Fire exposure test for body and cover
Annex B (normative) Strength test for body and cover
Annex C (normative) Flow tests for dry alarm valves
Annex D (normative) Sealing assembly tests
Annex E (normative) Performance tests
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for non-
        metallic components (excluding gaskets and seals)
Annex G (normative) Leakage resistance test
Annex H (normative) Test for sealing assembly elements
        resistance to adhesion
Annex I (normative) Endurance test
Annex J (normative) Installation pressure leak resistance
        Test
Annex K (normative) Strength and leak resistance test
Annex L (informative) Typical testing schedule and example
         of test specimen numbers for dry alarm valve
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Directive
Bibliography

Defines criteria for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, exhausters and accelerators used in automatic sprinkler systems that conform to annexes A and B of prEN 12845, Automatic sprinkler systems - Design and installation. Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm assemblies, exhausters and accelerators are not covered.