EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 1: SprinklerInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systemes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et a pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 1: SprinkleursFixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 1: Sprinklers13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001en01-oktober-2001SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12259-1:199 + A1June 2001ICS 13.220.20Supersedes EN 12259-1:1999English versionFixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and waterspray systems - Part 1: SprinklersInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composantsdes systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et àpulvérisation d'eau - Partie 1: SprinkleursOrtsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- undSprühwasseranlagen - Teil 1: SprinklerThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 January 2001.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,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001 ESIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 2EN 12259-1:199 + A1:2001ContentsPage1 Scope42 Normative references43 Terms and definitions54 Construction and performance75 Marking166 Instruction charts187 Conditions for testing188 Evaluation of conformity18Annex A (normative) Conditions for tests20Annex B (normative) Test to determine operating temperatures of fusible linksprinklers and glass bulb sprinklers22Annex C (normative) Water flow test23Annex D (normative) Water distribution test25Annex E (normative) Functional test36Annex F (normative) Strength of sprinkler body and deflector tests39Annex G (normative) Strength of release elements test41Annex H (normative) Leak resistance test44Annex I (normative) Heat exposure45Annex J (normative) Glass bulb sprinkler thermal shock test47Annex K (normative) Corrosion tests48Annex L (normative) Sprinkler coatings assessment tests52Annex M (normative) Water hammer test53Annex N (normative) Thermal response tests54Annex O (normative) Heat-resistance test58Annex P (normative) Vibration test59Annex Q (normative) Impact test60Annex R (normative) Resistance to low temperature test61Annex S (informative) Notes on strength test for fusible link release elements62Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing theprovisions of the EU Construction Products Directive63Bibliography67SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 3EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001ForewordThis European Standard EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001 has been prepared by Technical CommitteeCEN/TC 191 "Fixed firefighting systems", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.This European Standard replaces EN 12259-1:1999.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of anidentical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2001, and conflicting national standardsshall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2003.This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the EuropeanCommission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EUDirective(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of thisstandard.It forms one Part of EN 12259, covering components for automatic sprinkler systems and is included ina series of European Standards planned to cover:a)automatic sprinkler systems (EN 12259 )1b)Gaseous extinguishing systems (EN 12094) 1c)powder systems (EN 12416) 1d)explosion protection systems (EN 26 184)e)foam systems (EN 13565)f)hydrant and hose reel systems (EN 671)g)smoke and heat control systems (EN 12101) 1h)water spray systems 1EN 12259 has the general title “Fixed fire fighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spraysystems” and will subdivided as follows:Part 1:Sprinklers.Part 2:Wet alarm valve assembliesPart 3:Dry alarm valve assembliesPart 4:Water motor alarms.Part 5:Water flow detectors.Part 6:Pipe couplings.
1 In preparationSIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 4EN 12259-1:199 + A1:2001Part 7:Pipe hangers.Part 8:Pressure switches.Part 9Deluge alarm valve assemblies.Part 10 Multiple controls.Part 11 Medium and high velocity water sprayers.Part 12 Sprinkler pump sets.Where reference is made to the application of components having imperial dimensions it has beennecessary to use imperial units where appropriate.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of thefollowing countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.1 ScopeThis European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of sprinklers whichare operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat,for use in automatic sprinkler systems conforming to EN 12845
Automatic sprinkler systems : Designand installation. Test methods and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are alsogiven.NOTEAll pressure data in this European standard are given as gauge pressures in bar2.2 Normative referencesThis 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 listedhereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publicationsapply to this European standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undatedreferences the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).ISO 7-1-Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation.ISO 49-Malleable cast iron fittings threaded to ISO 7-1.ISO 65-Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance withISO 7-1
2) bar = 105 PaSIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 5EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:20013 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1conductivity factor [C]measure of the conductance between the sprinkler's heat responsive element and the waterfilled fitting, expressed in (meters/second)½ (m/s)½.3.2response time index [RTI]measure of the thermal sensitivity of the sprinkler expressed in (meters seconds)½ (ms)½.3.3automatic sprinklernozzle with a thermally sensitive sealing device which opens to discharge water for firefighting.3.4ceiling (or flush) pattern sprinklerpendent sprinkler for fitting partly above, but with the temperature sensitive element below, thelower plane of the ceiling.3.5coated sprinklersprinkler with a coating applied for the purpose of reducing the effects of corrosive environments,excluding decorative paint or painted finishes.3.6concealed sprinklerrecessed sprinkler with a cover plate that disengages when heat is applied.3.7conventional pattern sprinklersprinkler which gives a spherical pattern of water discharge.3.8design lower tolerance limit (DLTL)glass bulb supplier’s specified and assured lowest lower tolerance limit (LTL).3.9design upper tolerance limit (DUTL)sprinkler supplier’s specified and assured highest upper tolerance limit (UTL).3.10dry pendent sprinklersprinkler and dry drop pipe with a valve, at the head of the pipe, held closed by a device maintained inposition by the sprinkler head valve.SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 6EN 12259-1:199 + A1:20013.11dry upright sprinklersprinkler and dry rise pipe with a valve, at the base of the pipe, held closed by a device maintained inposition by the sprinkler head valve.3.12flat spray pattern sprinklersprinkler that is similar to a spray pattern sprinkler but with a pattern of water discharge with aproportion of the discharge directed above the level of the deflector.3.13fusible link sprinklersprinkler which opens when an element provided for that purpose melts.3.14glass bulb sprinklersprinkler which opens when a liquid-filled glass bulb bursts.3.15mean design service loadsprinkler supplier’s specified and assured highest mean service load for any batch of 10 or moresprinklers.3.16 mean design strengthglass bulb supplier’s specified and assured lowest mean bulb strength for any batch of 55 or morebulbs.3.17pintlemetal extension rod extending from the deflector.3.18horizontal sprinklersprinkler in which the nozzle directs the water horizontally.3.19lower tolerance limit (LTL)glass bulb lowest strength determined by test and statistical analysis of a batch of 55 or more bulbs.3.20pendent sprinklersprinkler in which the nozzle directs the water downwards.3.21recessed sprinklersprinkler in which all or part of the thermally sensitive element is above the plane of the ceiling.3.22sidewall pattern sprinklersprinkler that gives an outward half paraboloid pattern of water discharge.SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 7EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:20013.23spray pattern sprinklersprinkler that gives a downward paraboloid pattern of water discharge.3.24suppliercompany responsible for the design, manufacture and quality assurance of
a product3.25upper tolerance limit (UTL).highest service load determined by test and statistical analysis of a batch of 20 or more sprinklers.3.26upright sprinklersprinkler in which the nozzle directs the water upwards.3.27sprinkler yoke (arms)part of a sprinkler that maintains the thermally sensitive element in load bearing contact with thesprinkler head valve.4 Construction and performance4.1 Product assemblySprinklers shall only be assembled in such a way that adjustment or dismantling will result indestruction of an element of construction.4.2
Dimensions4.2.1 The nominal diameter of the orifice of the sprinklers and the corresponding thread size ofthe sprinklers, except dry and flush sprinklers, shall be suitable for use with pipe threads givenin Table 1. Dry and flush sprinklers may have larger thread sizes.
Nominal thread sizes shall besuitable for fittings threaded in accordance with ISO 7-1.4.2.2 It shall be possible for a sphere of
8 0010, mm diameter to pass through each waterpassage in the sprinkler.Table 1 — Orifice and thread dimensionsNominal diameter of orificemmNominal pipe thread sizeinches103/815 and 20½20¾SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 8EN 12259-1:199 + A1:20014.2.3 Sprinklers having a 20 mm nominal diameter orifice in combination with a ½ inchnominal thread size (normally used for retrofitting purposes), shall have a pintle, (10 ± 2) mmlong and having a diameter of (5 ± 2) mm, permanently attached at the deflector foridentification purposes.4.3 Nominal operating temperature4.3.1 The nominal operating temperatures of glass bulb sprinklers are given in Table 2column 1.4.3.2 The nominal operating temperature ranges of fusible link sprinklers are given in Table 2column 3.4.3.3 Glass bulb sprinklers and
non-plated and non-coated fusible link sprinklers shall becolour coded according to the nominal operating temperature as given in Table 2, columns 2 or4 as appropriate.Table 2 — Nominal operating temperatures and colour codesGlass bulb sprinklersFusible link sprinklersColumn 1Nominal operatingtemperatureo CColumn 2Liquidcolour codeColumn 3Nominal operatingtemperature withinrangeo CColumn 4Yoke armscolour code57687993100121141163182204227260286343orangeredyellowgreengreenbluebluemauvemauveblackblackblackblackblack57 to 7780 to 107121 to 149163 to 191204 to 246260 to 302320 to 343uncolouredwhiteblueredgreenorangeblack4.4 Operating temperatures4.4.1 When tested in accordance with annex B, fusible link sprinklers shall operate at atemperature within the range:SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 9EN 12259-1:1999 + A1:2001[t ± (0,035 t +0,62)] o Cwhere t is the nominal operating temperature.4.4.2 When tested in accordance with annex B, glass bulbs and glass bulb sprinklers shalloperate within the temperature range specified in Table 3.Table 3 — Operating temperatures for glass bulbs and glass bulb sprinklersNominaloperatingtemperatureoCLowestoperatingtemperatureoCTemperature at or below whichat leastHighestoperatingtemperatureoC25 of the50 specimensoperateoC40 of the50 specimensoperateoC5768799310012114116318220422726028634354657690971181381601792012242572833406374871011081291491711902122352682943516879921061131341551771962182422753013597486991131201411631862062282522863133724.5 Water flow and distribution4.5.1 K-factorThe K-factor of the sprinklers shall be within the range given in Table 4, when determined inaccordance with annex C.SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001

Page 10EN 12259-1:199 + A1:2001Table 4 — K-factorsNominal diameter of orificemmK-factorl · min-1 · bar-1/2Sprinklers other thandry typesDry sprinklers101520 57 ± 3 80 ± 4115 ± 6 57 ± 5 80 ± 6115 ± 94.5.2 Water distribution4.5.2.1 Conventional, spray, flat spray and dry sprinklersWhen sprinklers are tested in accordance with D.1, using the parameters given in columns 2, 3and 4 of Table 5, the number of containers in which the quantity of water corresponds to lessthan 50% of the water coverage specified in column 5 of Table 5 shall not be more than theappropriate maximum specified in column 6 of Table 5.Table 5 — Water distribution parametersColumn1Column2Column3Column4Column5Column6Nominaldiameter oforificemmFlow ratepersprinklerl/minMeasurementaream2SprinklerspacingmWatercoveragemm/minMaximumnumber ofcontainers with alower content ofwater101515202050,661,3135,090,0187,520,2512,259,009,006,254,53,53,03,02,52,55,015,010,030,0854434.5.2.2 Sidewall pat
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