EN 12094-12:2003
(Main)Fixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishing systems - Part 12: Requirements and test methods for pneumatic alarm devices
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishing systems - Part 12: Requirements and test methods for pneumatic alarm devices
This standard specifies the performance criteria for heat exposure and flame resistance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, vibration/pressure resistance, response delay, operational reliability and sensitivity (audibility)for alarm devices in CO2 extinguishing systems used for fire suppression. This standard includes the corresponding test methods and the evaluation of conformity of the product to this standard.
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Löschanlagen mit gasförmigen Löschmitteln - Teil 12: Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für pneumatische Alarmgeräte
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für oberflächenbefestigte Alarmgeräte fest, die zur Warnung von Personen in Flutungsbereichen von CO2-Feuerlöschanlagen, Inertgas-Feuerlöschanlagen und Feuerlöschanlagen mit halogenierten Kohlenwasserstoffen dienen und mit pneumatischer Energie (pneumatische Alarmgeräte) betrieben werden.
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Eléments constitutifs pour systèmes d'extinction à gaz - Partie 12: Exigences et méthodes d'essai pour dispositifs pneumatiques d'alarme
Vgrajeni gasilni sistemi - Sestavni deli sistemov za gašenje s plinom - 12. del: Zahteve in preskusne metode za pnevmatske alarmne naprave
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Mar-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 191/WG 6 - Gas extinguishing Systems and components
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2023
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2023
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 12094-12:2003 is a CEN European standard that specifies requirements and test methods for pneumatic alarm devices used in fixed gas extinguishing systems (CO2, inert gas, halocarbon). The standard defines performance criteria and corresponding test procedures for alarm audibility, heat and flame resistance, impact, corrosion, vibration/pressure resistance, response delay and operational reliability. It also covers documentation and conformity evaluation needed for product assessment and certification.
Key topics and requirements
- Audibility / Sensitivity: Devices must produce an A-weighted sound level between 90 dB(A) and 120 dB(A) at 1 m under specified conditions.
- Temperature performance: Operation over manufacturer-specified ranges (minimum typically −20 °C or lower and maximum +50 °C or higher). Sound level variation at extreme temperatures limited to ±15 dB(A) versus normal temperature.
- Operational reliability: Long-term stability tested (e.g., 100 h endurance) with permitted sound level variation of ±6 dB(A).
- Resistance tests: Includes heat exposure and flame resistance, impact, vibration (sinusoidal), cold and moist atmosphere, corrosion and stress corrosion (special attention to copper alloys).
- Design safeguards: Small gas passages (≤7 mm²) must have permanent corrosion-resistant filters; filter porosity and free area requirements are specified to avoid blockage.
- Documentation & conformity: Manufacturers must supply design, installation, operation and maintenance documentation. Standard prescribes initial type testing and factory production control (FPC) for conformity assessment.
- Normative references: Test methods refer to standards such as EN 60068-2-6 (vibration) and EN 60651 (sound level meters).
Practical applications
- Ensures pneumatic alarm devices in CO2, inert gas and halocarbon extinguishing systems will reliably warn personnel in flooding zones and meet safety/regulatory expectations.
- Used by manufacturers to design and validate alarm units for harsh industrial environments (server rooms, engine rooms, chemical plants, marine spaces).
- Guides test laboratories and certification bodies when performing type tests and conformity assessments.
- Helps system designers, installers and facility managers select compliant alarm components and prepare documentation for regulatory approvals.
Who should use EN 12094-12:2003
- Alarm and firefighting component manufacturers
- Test and certification laboratories
- Fire protection engineers and system integrators
- Facility safety managers and procurement teams
- Regulators and conformity assessment bodies
Related standards
- Other parts of EN 12094 (Parts 1–20 covering control devices, valves, nozzles, etc.)
- EN 60068-2-6 (vibration testing), EN 60651 (sound level meters), ISO 209-1 (aluminium alloys)
EN 12094-12:2003 is essential for anyone specifying, producing, testing or certifying pneumatic alarm devices for gas extinguishing systems to ensure measurable audibility, durability and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12094-12:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishing systems - Part 12: Requirements and test methods for pneumatic alarm devices". This standard covers: This standard specifies the performance criteria for heat exposure and flame resistance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, vibration/pressure resistance, response delay, operational reliability and sensitivity (audibility)for alarm devices in CO2 extinguishing systems used for fire suppression. This standard includes the corresponding test methods and the evaluation of conformity of the product to this standard.
This standard specifies the performance criteria for heat exposure and flame resistance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, vibration/pressure resistance, response delay, operational reliability and sensitivity (audibility)for alarm devices in CO2 extinguishing systems used for fire suppression. This standard includes the corresponding test methods and the evaluation of conformity of the product to this standard.
EN 12094-12:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.20 - Fire protection; 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12094-12:2003 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Vgrajeni gasilni sistemi - Sestavni deli sistemov za gašenje s plinom - 12. del: Zahteve in preskusne metode za pnevmatske alarmne napraveOrtsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Löschanlagen mit gasförmigen Löschmitteln - Teil 12: Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für pneumatische AlarmgeräteInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Eléments constitutifs pour systemes d'extinction a gaz - Partie 12: Exigences et méthodes d'essai pour dispositifs pneumatiques d'alarmeFixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishing systems - Part 12: Requirements and test methods for pneumatic alarm devices13.320Alarmni in opozorilni sistemiAlarm and warning systems13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12094-12:2003SIST EN 12094-12:2003en01-maj-2003SIST EN 12094-12:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12094-12March 2003ICS 13.220.20; 13.320English versionFixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishingsystems - Part 12: Requirements and test methods forpneumatic alarm devicesInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Elémentsconstitutifs pour systèmes d'extinction à gaz - Partie 12:Exigences et méthodes d'essai pour dispositifspneumatiques d'alarmeOrtsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile fürLöschanlagen mit gasförmigen Löschmitteln - Teil 12:Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für pneumatischeAlarmgeräteThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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