Fixed firefighting systems - automatic sprinkler systems - design, installation and maintenance (incorporating corrigendum December 2015)

BS EN 12845:2015

British Standards Institution
Fixed firefighting systems - automatic sprinkler systems - design, installation and maintenance (incorporating corrigendum December 2015) Download document

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Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Provides design, installation and maintenance requirements and recommendations for fixed fire sprinkler systems (particularly those integral to measures for the protection of life) in buildings and industrial plant. Covers extent of sprinkler protection, classification of occupancies and fire hazards, hydraulic design, water supply, pumps, spacing and location of sprinklers, pipe sizing and layout, valves, alarms and signage.

History

Supersedes BS EN 12845:2004+A2:2009 which remains current. See National foreword for information from the UK committee relating to areas of concern, guidance and UK practice. Amendment dated 31 December 2015 - The corrigendum corrects the page numbering of National Annex NA.

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Fire control

Publisher History

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