ISO 15779:2011

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15779
First edition
2011-11-15
Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing
systems — Requirements and test
methods for components and system
design, installation and maintenance —
General requirements
Systèmes d’extinction d’incendie utilisant des aérosols — Exigences et
méthodes d’essai pour la conception des composants et des systèmes,
l’installation et l’entretien — Exigences générales
Reference number
ISO 15779:2011(E)
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ISO 2011

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ISO 15779:2011(E)
Contents Page
Foreword . v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Use and limitations . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Aerosol agent description . 5
4.3 Application . 6
4.4 Limitation of use . 6
4.5 Electrostatic discharge . 7
4.6 Potentially explosive atmosphere . 7
4.7 Temperature limitations . 7
4.8 Compatibility with other extinguishants . 7
4.9 Environmental . 7
5 Safety . 7
5.1 General . 7
5.2 Toxicity . 8
5.3 Reduced visibility . 9
5.4 Turbulence . 9
5.5 Thermal hazards . 9
5.6 Safety precautions . 9
5.7 Electrical hazards .
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