EN 13565-1:2003+A1:2007
(Main)Fixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components
Fixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, and performance of components intended for use in fixed foam fire fighting systems, and using foam concentrates conforming to EN 1568-1 to EN 1568-4. The components covered are: proportioners, sprayers, semi-subsurface hose units, branchpipes, low/medium expansion foam generators, high expansion foam generators, foam chambers, tanks and pressure vessels. Methods of test are given in annexes A to K.
Requirements are also given for the provision of the characteristic data needed for correct application of components.
NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated pressures are gauge pressures expressed in bar.
The requirements of this specification do not cover, except where stated, the use of combinations of components to form part, or the whole, of a fire fighting system.
NOTE 2 It should not be assumed that components conforming to this specification are necessarily compatible one with another.
Requirements for pumps, motors and the functioning of mechanical components (i.e. remote control turrets) are outside the scope of this standard.
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 1: Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Bauteile
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen für die Werkstoffe, die Konstruktion und die Leistungsmerkmale von Bauteilen fest, die in ortsfesten Schaumlöschanlagen bei Verwendung von Schaummitteln nach EN 1568 1 bis EN 1568-4 eingesetzt werden. Die behandelten Bauteile sind: Zumischeinrichtungen, Schaumdüsen, Semi-Subsurface-Schlaucheinheiten, Schaumrohre, Schwer- und Mittelschaumerzeuger, Leichtschaumerzeuger, Schaumtöpfe, Behälter und Druckbehälter. Die Prüfverfahren sind in den Anhängen A bis K aufgeführt.
Es werden auch Anforderungen für die Bestimmung der charakteristischen Angaben beschrieben, die für die korrekte Anwendung der Bauteile erforderlich sind.
ANMERKUNG 1 Wenn nicht anders angegeben, sind die Drücke Überdrücke in bar.
Die Anforderungen dieser Norm behandeln nicht die Verwendung kombinierter Bauteile, die zur Bildung von Teilen einer Löschanlage oder einer gesamten Löschanlage benötigt werden, es sei denn, es ist ausdrücklich angegeben.
ANMERKUNG 2 Es sollte nicht angenommen werden, dass Bauteile, die diesen Festlegungen entsprechen, zwangsläufig miteinander kompatibel sind.
Die Anforderungen an Pumpen, Motoren und die Funktion der mechanischen Bauteile (d. h. ferngesteuerte Drehgestelle) sind nicht in dieser Norm festgelegt.
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes à émulseurs - Partie 1: Exigences et méthodes d'essai relatives aux composants
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux matériaux, à la fabrication et aux performances des composants destinés à être utilisés dans les installations fixes à mousse de lutte contre l’incendie et employant des émulseurs conformes aux EN 1568-1 à 1568-4. Les composants concernés sont les suivants : proportionneurs, pulvérisateurs, tuyaux semi-immergés, lances à mousse, générateurs de mousse bas et moyen foisonnement, générateurs de mousse haut foisonnement, chambres à mousse, réservoirs et récipients sous pression. Les méthodes d’essai sont décrites dans les Annexes A à K.
Elle prescrit également des exigences relatives à l’indication des caractéristiques nécessaires pour une utilisation correcte des composants.
NOTE 1 Sauf indications contraires, les pressions sont des pressions relatives, exprimées en bars.
Les exigences de la présente spécification ne concernent pas, sauf si cela est précisé, l’utilisation de combinaisons de composants pour constituer tout ou partie d’une installation de lutte contre l’incendie.
NOTE 2 Il convient de ne pas considérer que les composants conformes à la présente spécification sont nécessairement compatibles entre eux.
Les exigences relatives aux pompes, moteurs et au fonctionnement des composants mécaniques (par exemple, les tourelles télécommandées) n'entrent pas dans le domaine d'application de cette norme.
Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Gašenje s peno - 1. del: Zahteve in preskusne metode za sestavne dele
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Oct-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-May-2019
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 671-1:2001 - Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13565-1:2003+A1:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, and performance of components intended for use in fixed foam fire fighting systems, and using foam concentrates conforming to EN 1568-1 to EN 1568-4. The components covered are: proportioners, sprayers, semi-subsurface hose units, branchpipes, low/medium expansion foam generators, high expansion foam generators, foam chambers, tanks and pressure vessels. Methods of test are given in annexes A to K. Requirements are also given for the provision of the characteristic data needed for correct application of components. NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated pressures are gauge pressures expressed in bar. The requirements of this specification do not cover, except where stated, the use of combinations of components to form part, or the whole, of a fire fighting system. NOTE 2 It should not be assumed that components conforming to this specification are necessarily compatible one with another. Requirements for pumps, motors and the functioning of mechanical components (i.e. remote control turrets) are outside the scope of this standard.
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, and performance of components intended for use in fixed foam fire fighting systems, and using foam concentrates conforming to EN 1568-1 to EN 1568-4. The components covered are: proportioners, sprayers, semi-subsurface hose units, branchpipes, low/medium expansion foam generators, high expansion foam generators, foam chambers, tanks and pressure vessels. Methods of test are given in annexes A to K. Requirements are also given for the provision of the characteristic data needed for correct application of components. NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated pressures are gauge pressures expressed in bar. The requirements of this specification do not cover, except where stated, the use of combinations of components to form part, or the whole, of a fire fighting system. NOTE 2 It should not be assumed that components conforming to this specification are necessarily compatible one with another. Requirements for pumps, motors and the functioning of mechanical components (i.e. remote control turrets) are outside the scope of this standard.
EN 13565-1:2003+A1:2007 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 13565-1:2003+A1:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13565-1:2003, EN 13565-1:2019, EN 1568-4:2018, EN 12416-1:2001, EN 12317-2:2000, EN ISO 4759-1:2000, EN 1568-2:2000, EN 14140:2014, EN ISO 179-1:2023, EN 836:1997/A1:1997, EN ISO 9001:2000, EN 1264-3:1997, EN 12542:2020, EN 671-1:2001, EN 1568-1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13565-1:2003+A1:2007 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Vgrajene naprave za gašenje -
Gašenje s peno - 1. del: Zahteve in preskusne metode za sestavne deleOrtsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 1: Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für BauteileInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systemes a émulseurs - Partie 1: Exigences et méthodes d'essais des élements constitutifsFixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13565-1:2003+A1:2007SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007en,de01-december-2007SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007SLOVENSKI
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EN 13565-1:2003+A1
October 2007 ICS 13.220.20 Supersedes EN 13565-1:2003 English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes à émulseurs - Partie 1: Exigences et méthodes d'essais des élements constitutifs
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 1: Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Bauteile This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 November 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 13 September 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Hydrostatic test.19 Annex B (normative)
Ageing test for plastics and reinforced resin materials.20 B.1 General.20 B.2 Tensile strength and elongation test.20 B.3 Impact test.20 SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007
Liquid exposure test.21 Annex D (normative)
Heat and fire resistance test for foam generators.22 Annex E (normative)
Flow tests.23 E.1 General.23 E.2 Discharge coefficient.23 E.3 Discharge characteristic.23 Annex F (normative)
Quality of foam from aspirating components.24 F.1 General.24 F.2 Low expansion foams.24 F.3 Medium expansion foams.24 F.4 High expansion foams.24 Annex G (normative)
High expansion foam generator test.25 Annex H (normative)
Range tests for branchpipes (hand and monitor).26 Annex I (normative)
Area coverage test for foam sprayers and nozzles.27 Annex J (normative)
Maximum flow and back pressure.28 J.1 General.28 J.2 Maximum flow.28 J.3 Back pressure.28 Annex K (normative)
Insertion and deployment of semi-subsurface hose.29
EN 1568-4. The components covered are: proportioners, sprayers, semi-subsurface hose units, branchpipes, low/medium expansion foam generators, high expansion foam generators, foam chambers, tanks and pressure vessels. Methods of test are given in annexes A to K.
Requirements are also given for the provision of the characteristic data needed for correct application of components.
NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated pressures are gauge pressures expressed in bar. The requirements of this specification do not cover, except where stated, the use of combinations of components to form part, or the whole, of a fire fighting system. NOTE 2 It should not be assumed that components conforming to this specification are necessarily compatible one with another. Requirements for pumps, motors and the functioning of mechanical components (i.e. remote control turrets) are outside the scope of this standard. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 671-1:2001, Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose EN 1568-1: 2000, Fire extinguishing media - Foam concentrates - Part 1: Specification for medium expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids EN 1568-2:2000, Fire extinguishing media - Foam concentrates - Part 2: Specification for high expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids EN 1568-3:2000, Fire extinguishing media - Foam concentrates - Part 3 Specification for low expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids EN 1568-4, Fire extinguishing media - Foam concentrates - Part 4: Specification for low expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-miscible liquids !EN 12259-1:1999+A1:2001", Fixed fire fighting systems – Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers EN 12416-1:2001, Fixed firefighting systems - Powder systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components EN 12542, Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the storage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m3 and for installation above ground - Design and manufacture EN 20225, Fasteners - Bolts, screws, studs and nuts – Symbols, designations and dimensions (ISO 225:1983) EN ISO 175, Plastics - Methods of test for the determination of the effects of immersion in liquid chemicals (ISO 175:1999) SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007
(ISO 179-1:2000) EN ISO 180, Plastics - Determination of Izod impact strength (ISO 180:2000) EN ISO 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1:2000) EN ISO 527-1, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 1: General principles (ISO 527-1:1993 including Corr 1:1994) EN ISO 898-1, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs (ISO 898-1:1999) EN ISO 4759-1, Tolerances for fasteners - Part 1: Bolts, screws, studs and nuts - Product grades A, B and C (ISO 4759-1:2000) EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality management systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2000) ISO 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation ISO 272, Fasteners - Hexagon products - Widths across flats ISO 885, General purpose bolts and screws - Metric series - Radii under the head ISO 888, Bolts screws and studs - Nominal lengths and thread length for general purpose bolts ISO 1179-1, Connections for general use and fluid power - Ports and stud ends with EN ISO 228-1 threads with elastomeric or metal-to-metal sealing - Part 1: Threaded ports (Revision of ISO 1179:1981) ISO 4633, Rubber seals - Joint rings for water supply, drainage and sewerage pipelines - Specification for material ISO 6447, Rubber seals - Joint rings used for gas supply pipes and fittings - Specification for material ISO 6448, Rubber seals - Joint rings used for petroleum product supply pipes and fittings - Specification for material ISO 7005-1, Metallic flanges; Part 1: Steel flanges ISO 7005-2, Metallic flanges; Part 2: Cast iron flanges ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres; salt spray tests Nordtest method NT Fire 042 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 aspirating component component within which air and foam solution are mixed to make foam 3.2 branchpipe component which projects foam in the form of a jet or spray SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007
Connections 4.1.1
Permanent connections and joints Permanent joints on components for connection to pipework or other components shall conform to ISO 7-1,
EN ISO 228-1, ISO 1179-1, ISO 7005-1 or ISO 7005-2. Other technical specifications valid in the place of use of the component may be acceptable. 4.1.2
Hose couplings Hose couplings shall conform to the requirements for delivery hose couplings and connectors as specified by the purchaser. SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007
Bolting of pressure retaining parts Bolts, nuts and/or studs used to fasten pressure retaining parts shall conform to ISO 272, ISO 885, EN ISO 898-1 or EN ISO 4759-1. The calculated load on any bolt or stud excluding the force required to compress the gasket shall not exceed the minimum tensile strength specified in EN 20225, ISO 888 or EN ISO 898-1 when the component is pressurised to four times the rated working pressure. The area of the application of pressure shall be calculated using the following assumptions: a) If a full-face gasket is used, the assumed area of pressure application extends out to the centre line of the bolts. b) If an 'O' ring seal or ring gasket is used, the assumed area of pressure application extends out to the centre of the 'O' ring or gasket. 4.2
Parts intended for removal during routine field maintenance 4.2.1
Removal Parts intended for removal during routine field maintenance shall be accessible, removable, and replaceable without damage using appropriate tools normally used by the trade, or special tools recommended by the component supplier. 4.2.2
Re-assembly The design and construction of any part intended for removal during routine field maintenance shall be such that it cannot be re-assembled so as to cause malfunction of the component, without an external visible indication. 4.3
Hydrostatic strength 4.3.1
Leak test The pressure retaining parts of components (including the connection joints), except atmospheric storage tanks and pressure vessels, shall withstand for 10 min without leakage an internal hydrostatic pressure of 1,5 times the working pressure specified by the supplier 01+ bar, when tested in accordance with annex A. 4.3.2
Mechanical strength The component housing shall withstand a pressure of three times the design working pressure 01+ bar without rupture when tested in accordance with annex A. 4.4
Castings Castings shall not be plugged or filled. NOTE Castings should be free from adhering sand and scale. Castings should be impregnated only if agreed between the casting manufacturer and purchaser. 4.5
Corrosion resistance of metal parts 4.5.1 General corrosion resistance of metal parts All mechanical components shall function satisfactorily (see Table 1) after being tested in accordance with
ISO 9227 and EN 12416-1:2001 annex I. SIST EN 13565-1:2004+A1:2007
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