EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004
(Amendment)Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers
The amendment specifies amended requirements for clause 4.4, figure 2 and annex B.
Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 1: Sprinkler
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 1: Sprinkleurs
Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s pršečo vodo - 1. del: Sprinklerji
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-May-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 191/WG 5 - Sprinkler systems
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 06-Aug-2007
- Completion Date
- 06-Aug-2007
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004 is a CEN European standard for fixed firefighting systems that defines requirements for sprinkler components used in sprinkler and waterspray systems. Amendment A2 (2004) updates the original Part 1 (Sprinklers) by changing the operating temperature tolerance, replacing Figure 2 (RTI and conductivity factor limits), and substituting the normative Annex B test procedure for determining sprinkler operating temperatures.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers, as amended by A1 and A2.
- Operating temperature tolerance (clause 4.4): Sprinkler operating temperatures shall meet the tolerance formula:
- Operating temperature = t ± (0.035 · t + 0.62) °C, where t is the nominal operating temperature.
- Response Time Index (RTI) and conductivity factor (C): Figure 2 (replaced by A2) defines allowed RTI and C factor limits for different response classifications (Standard response B, Standard response A, Special response, Quick response).
- Annex B - normative test for operating temperatures:
- Test apparatus requirements: laboratory thermometer accurate to ±0.25% of nominal rating, PT100 sensor conforming to EN 60751 for bath control.
- Bath media: demineralized water for sprinklers ≤ 80 °C; glycerine, vegetable or synthetic oil for higher-rated elements.
- Procedure highlights: heat 30 glass-bulb or 30 fusible-link sprinklers from ~20 °C to an intermediate temperature 20 °C below nominal, maintain 10 min, then raise temperature at (0.5 ± 0.1) °C/min until operation. Rate of initial increase must not exceed 20 °C/min.
- Immersion and measurement: sprinklers vertical and fully immersed with 5 mm liquid cover; test zone centered on the bulb/link and at least (40 ± 5) mm below liquid surface; temperature deviation in test zone ≤ 0.25 °C.
- Operational note: rupture of a glass bulb within the prescribed range constitutes operation; partial fractures require an additional functional test per clause 4.6.1.
- Document housekeeping: Amendment A2 adds EN 60751 to referenced standards and renumbers several tables.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Manufacturers of sprinklers for product design, type testing, and quality control.
- Independent test laboratories and certification bodies performing normative operating-temperature tests and RTI/C evaluations.
- Fire protection engineers, specifiers and consultants who select and justify sprinkler types for buildings and systems.
- Authorities having jurisdiction and procurement teams to verify compliance with European product requirements and Construction Products Directive obligations.
Related standards
- EN 60751 (industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors) - referenced for PT100 sensors in Annex B tests.
- Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) - EN 12259-1 supports essential requirements for fixed firefighting product compliance.
Keywords: EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004, fixed firefighting systems, sprinklers, sprinkler testing, operating temperature test, RTI, conductivity factor, glass bulb sprinklers, fusible link sprinklers.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers". This standard covers: The amendment specifies amended requirements for clause 4.4, figure 2 and annex B.
The amendment specifies amended requirements for clause 4.4, figure 2 and annex B.
EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.20 - Fire protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/109. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Fixed firefighting systems components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1:
Sprinklers
Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 1:
Sprinkler
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systemes d'extinction du
type Sprinkleur et a pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 1: Sprinkleurs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001/A2:2004
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + en
A1:2001/A2:2004
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12259-1:1999 +
A1:2001/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2004
ICS 13.220.20
English version
Fixed firefighting systems components for sprinkler and
waterspray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und
des systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et à Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 1: Sprinkler
pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 1: Sprinkleurs
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard ; it was approved by CEN on 3 November 2003.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
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This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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Foreword
This document (EN 12259-1:1999+A1:2001/A2:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191
"Fixed firefighting systems", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN 12259-1:1999+A1:2001 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2004, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2005.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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