CEN/TC 191/WG 5 - Sprinkler systems

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat and incorporating the following types of water seals:
—   conical metal spring with a PTFE gasket or coating;
—   metal cap or disc with PTFE gasket or coating;
—   copper gasket, with or without a PTFE coating.
Sprinklers in accordance with this document are only used in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925.

This document specifies requirements for earthquake protection of automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with EN 12845:2015+A1:2019.
This document applies only to locations in earthquake zones in accordance with EN 1998-1:2004, 3.2.1 and the Nationally Determined Parameters.
NOTE   The requirements in this document are based on the principle that certain peak ground acceleration values are considered as an earthquake which require special means. Attention is drawn to EN 1998-1:2004, where a peak ground acceleration above 0,08 g (0,78 m/s2) is considered an earthquake risk. Additional characteristics, NDP and/or NCI can exist in some countries as well as national annexes.
The principles defined in this document can be applicable to other water based fixed manual or automatic fire fighting systems, according to local requirements.

This document specifies requirements for single stage and multi-stage centrifugal pumps with mechanical seal or soft packing for use in automatic sprinkler systems and is for use with EN 12845 and EN 17451 .
This document is applicable for the following pumps, independent of installed orientation (vertical, horizontal or sloped according to the manufacturer indications):
-   end suction pumps (close coupled or long coupled) of the back pull-out type pump;
-   axial horizontal split case pumps;
-   ring section pumps including multistage single or multi outlet;
-   single or multistage inline pumps (pump with inlet and outlet in line);
-   submersible motor borehole pumps.
This document is also applicable to vertical turbine pumps.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for early suppression and fast response (ESFR) sprinklers with a nominal discharge coefficient of 200 (pendent and upright), 240 (pendent and upright), 320 (pendent), 360 (pendent), 400 (pendent) and 480 (pendent) l/min/(bar)1/2.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of deluge
alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used in fire protection water spray
systems.
This European Standard does not cover elastomeric sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design,
installation and maintenance of fire protection water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259 with the
exception of automatic drain valves.

This document specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation, water supplies and backflow prevention, commissioning, maintenance and testing of fixed residential fire sprinkler systems in buildings for residential occupancies.
This document is intended for use by those concerned with purchasing, designing, installing, testing, inspecting, approving, operating and maintaining automatic residential sprinkler systems, in order that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life.
This document identifies construction details of buildings which are the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance of residential sprinkler systems complying with this standard.
This document applies to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to the residential sprinkler system.
This document does not cover situations such as arson where fires of a malicious intent may be started in multiple locations simultaneously.

This European Standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plants, and particular requirements for sprinkler systems that are integral to measures for the protection of life.
This European Standard covers only the types of sprinkler specified in EN 12259 1 (see Annex L).
The requirements and recommendations of this European Standard are also applicable to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to a sprinkler system. They are not applicable to water spray or deluge systems.
It covers the classification of hazards, provision of water supplies, components to be used, installation and testing of the system, maintenance, and the extension of existing systems, and identifies construction details of buildings which are the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance of sprinkler systems complying with this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover water supplies to systems other than sprinklers. Its requirements can be used as guidance for other fixed firefighting extinguishing systems, provided that any specific requirements for other firefighting extinguishing supplies are taken into account.
This European Standard is intended for use by those concerned with purchasing, designing, installing, testing, inspecting, approving, operating and maintaining automatic sprinkler systems, in order that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life.
This European Standard is intended only for fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and other premises on land. Although the general principles might well apply to other uses (e.g. maritime use). For these other uses additional considerations should be taken into account.
The requirements are not valid for automatic sprinkler systems on ships, in aircraft, on vehicles and mobile fire appliances or for below ground systems in the mining industry.
Sprinkler system design deviations might be allowed when such deviations have been shown to provide a level of protection at least equivalent to this European Standard, for example by means of full-scale fire testing where appropriate, and where the design criteria have been fully documented.

TC origin - miscelleneous wording changes

This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed deluge water spray systems internal and external to buildings and industrial plant and other premises on land. This standard covers only the use of the types of sprinklers and sprayers specified in EN 12259-1. The requirements and recommendations of this standard are also applicable to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to a water spray system. This standard does not deal with sprinkler systems.
It covers the hazards, provision of water supplies, components to be used, installation and testing of the system, maintenance, and the extension of existing systems, and identifies construction details of buildings which are necessary for the satisfactory performance of water spray systems complying with this standard.
The general principles may well apply to other uses (e.g. maritime use), for these other uses additional considerations will almost certainly have to be taken into account.
For water spray systems covered by this standard the authority shall be consulted.

Modification to tolerances to allow alarm valves not in conformance to EN 12259-3 to come within the requirements of the standard.

Modification to tolerances to allow alarm valves not in conformance to EN 12259-2 to come within the requirements of the standard.

The amendment specifies amended requirements for clause 4.4, figure 2 and annex B.

This European Standard specifies  requirements for construction and  performance of sprinklers which are  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. Test methods and a  recommended test schedule for type  approval testing are also given.

This European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of sprinklers which are 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 : Design and installation. Test methods and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given.
NOTE   All pressure data in this European standard are given as gauge pressures in bar

This European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of water motor alarm for use in conjunction with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2:1997, EN 12259-3:199x and EN 12259-9:199x used in automatic sprinkler systems complying with EN 12845:1997 and water spray systems conforming EN xxxx. Type approval tests and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given. Auxiliary components or attachments to water motor alarms are not covered by this Part of EN 12259.

This European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters used in automatic sprinkler systems conforming to prEN 12845 'Automatic sprinkler systems: Design and Installation'. Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters are not covered by this standard.

This standard specifies requirements for constructions and performance of wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers used in automatic sprinkler systems Auxiliary components and attachments to wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers are not covered by this standard. NOTE: All pressure data in this European standard are given as guage pressure in bar (bar=100.000 Pa).

This European standard specifies requirements for construction and performance and tests for water flow detectors for use in wet pipe automatic sprinkler systems conforming to EN 12845 «Fixed firefighting systems - Automatic sprinkler systems- Design and Installation» .
Auxiliary components and attachments to water flow detectors are not covered by this standard.

This Part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters used in automatic sprinkler systems conforming to annexes A and B of prEN 12845 Fixed firefighting systems - Automatic sprinkler systems - Design and Installation. Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters are not covered by this standard.

This Part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of water motor alarms for use in conjunction with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2, EN 12259-3 and EN 12259-9 used in automatic sprinkler systems complying with EN 12845 and water spray systems conforming to the relevant European Standard. Type approval tests and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given. Auxiliary components or attachments to water motor alarms are not covered by this Part of EN 12259.

This standard specifies requirements for constructions and performance of wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers used in automatic sprinkler systems Auxiliary components and attachments to wet alarm valve assemblies and retard chambers are not covered by this standard. NOTE: All pressure data in this European standard are given as guage pressure in bar (bar=100.000 Pa)

This document specifies requirements and test methods for spray pattern sprinklers with a k-factor of at least K160, extended coverage (EC) sprinklers of at least K80, extended coverage storage sprinklers of at least K200 and control mode special application (CMSA) sprinklers. This document only covers sprinkler types up to K360.
This document does not apply to concealed, conventional, flat spray, flush and recessed sprinklers.

This document specifies requirements for the design and installation of early suppression fast response (ESFR) and control mode specific application (CMSA) sprinklers in automatic sprinkler systems, in accordance with this standard and additionally the EN 12845 series of standards.
This document does not cover all legislative requirements.
NOTE   In certain countries, specific national regulations can apply. Attention is drawn to the applicability or non-applicability for this document as specified by national responsible authorities.

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat, for use only in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925:− .
This standard does not cover representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers that are intended to provide for specific fire hazards, nor does it cover fire and other tests for sprinklers for commercial and industrial sprinkler systems as in EN 12845. Those test requirements are covered by EN 12259-1.
NOTE 1   All pressure data in this European Standard are given as gauge pressures in bar.
NOTE 2    Sprinklers according to EN12259-1 can also be used in residential and domestic applications if the system is designed according to EN 12845.

This European standard specifies requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of new automatic sprinkler systems as well as any addition, extension, repair or other modification of existing automatic sprinkler systems.
In certain countries specific national regulations apply and take precedence over this European Standard. Users of this European Standard are advised to inform themselves of the applicability or non-applicability for this European Standard by their national responsible authorities.

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat and incorporating the following types of water seals:
-   conical metal spring with a PTFE gasket or coating;
-   metal cap or disc with PTFE gasket or coating;
-   copper gasket, with or without a PTFE coating.
Sprinklers in accordance with this document will only be used in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925.

This document specifies design, assembly, installation and commissioning requirements for pump sets for use in sprinkler systems conforming to EN 12845. Where applicable, it can also be used in other water based fixed firefighting systems, including hydrants and hose reels.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of single and multistage rotodynamic (centrifugal) pumps used in automatic sprinklers systems conforming to EN 12845 Clause 10 Pumps and TS 14816 Water spray systems

Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of residential sprinklers and their rosettes which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat, for use in automatic residential sprinkler systems.  Test methods and recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given.

Amendment to withdraw standard from Mandate M/109 (i.e. removal of Annex ZA and associated references)

These guidelines describe requirements and test methods for the approval of sprinkler pumps. The type approval testing of sprinkler pumps can be carried out at the manufacturers site. Sprinkler pumps include centralfugal pumps used to deliver water in fixed sprinkler, water spray and foam systems. They are started up only in the event of fire and for periodic testing purposes. The basic requirements for sprinkler pumps shall be that they are constantly ready for use at all times and shall operate reliably.

This document specifies design, assembly, installation and commissioning requirements for pump sets for use in sprinkler systems conforming to EN 12845. Where applicable, it can also be used in other water based fixed firefighting systems, including hydrants and hose reels.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for the construction and performance of deluge valve assemblies used in automatic water spray systems complying with EN 14816.
This European Standard does not cover elastomeric sleeve type valves.
With the exception of automatic drain valves, auxiliary components and attachments to deluge valve assemblies are not covered by this Part of EN 12259.

Technical amendment to EN 12845

Modification of Clause 21, including addition of Annex Q

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat, for use only in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925:− .
This standard does not cover representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers that are intended to provide for specific fire hazards, nor does it cover fire and other tests for sprinklers for commercial and industrial sprinkler systems as in EN 12845. Those test requirements are covered by EN 12259-1.
NOTE 1   All pressure data in this European Standard are given as gauge pressures in bar.
NOTE 2    Sprinklers according to EN12259-1 can also be used in residential and domestic applications if the system is designed according to EN 12845.

This document specifies requirements for earthquake protection of automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with EN 12845. This document applies only to locations in earthquake zones in accordance to EN 1998-1:2004, 3.2.11 and for area subject to peak ground acceleration above 9 % of g.
This document does not cover all legislative requirements. In certain countries specific national regulations apply and take precedence over this document. Users of this document are advised to inform themselves of the applicability or non-applicability for this document by their national responsible authorities.

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat, for use only in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925:− .
This standard does not cover representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers that are intended to provide for specific fire hazards, nor does it cover fire and other tests for sprinklers for commercial and industrial sprinkler systems as in EN 12845. Those test requirements are covered by EN 12259-1.
NOTE 1   All pressure data in this European Standard are given as gauge pressures in bar.
NOTE 2    Sprinklers according to EN12259-1 can also be used in residential and domestic applications if the system is designed according to EN 12845.

This European Standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plants, and particular requirements for sprinkler systems that are integral to measures for the protection of life.
This European Standard covers only the types of sprinkler specified in EN 12259 1 (see Annex L).
The requirements and recommendations of this European Standard are also applicable to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to a sprinkler system. They are not applicable to water spray or deluge systems.
It covers the classification of hazards, provision of water supplies, components to be used, installation and testing of the system, maintenance, and the extension of existing systems, and identifies construction details of buildings which are the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance of sprinkler systems complying with this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover water supplies to systems other than sprinklers. Its requirements can be used as guidance for other fixed firefighting extinguishing systems, provided that any specific requirements for other firefighting extinguishing supplies are taken into account.
This European Standard is intended for use by those concerned with purchasing, designing, installing, testing, inspecting, approving, operating and maintaining automatic sprinkler systems, in order that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life.
This European Standard is intended only for fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and other premises on land. Although the general principles might well apply to other uses (e.g. maritime use). For these other uses additional considerations should be taken into account.
The requirements are not valid for automatic sprinkler systems on ships, in aircraft, on vehicles and mobile fire appliances or for below ground systems in the mining industry.
Sprinkler system design deviations might be allowed when such deviations have been shown to provide a level of protection at least equivalent to this European Standard, for example by means of full-scale fire testing where appropriate, and where the design criteria have been fully documented.

This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plant, and particular requirements for sprinkler systems, which are integral to measures for the protection of life.
This standard covers only the types of sprinkler specified in EN 12259-1 (see annex L).
The requirements and recommendations of this standard are also applicable to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to a sprinkler system. They are not applicable to water spray or deluge systems.
It covers the classification of hazards, provision of water supplies, components to be used, installation and testing of the system, maintenance, and the extension of existing systems, and identifies construction details of buildings which are the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance of sprinkler systems complying with this standard.
This standard does not cover water supplies to systems other than sprinklers. Its requirements can be used as guidance for other fixed fire fighting extinguishing systems, however, provided that any specific requirements for other fire fighting extinguishing supplies are taken into account.
The requirements are not valid for automatic sprinkler systems on ships, in aircraft, on vehicles and mobile fire appliances or for below ground systems in the mining industry.
Sprinkler system design deviations may be allowed when such deviations have been shown to provide a level of protection at least equivalent to this European Standard, for example by means of full scale fire testing where appropriate, and where the design criteria have been fully documented.

2005-03-21:ADC: Problem with definition of kits; Tag for citation OJEU once the KIT's problems solved.
Revision of EN 12845:2003.  Appeal settled by BT C022/2004.  DOW = DAV+36 months.

This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plant, and particular requirements for sprinkler systems, which are integral to measures for the protection of life.
This standard covers only the types of sprinkler specified in EN 12259-1 (see annex L).
The requirements and recommendations of this standard are also applicable to any addition, extension, repair or other modification to a sprinkler system. They are not applicable to water spray or deluge systems.
It covers the classification of hazards, provision of water supplies, components to be used, installation and testing of the system, maintenance, and the extension of existing systems, and identifies construction details of buildings which are the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance of sprinkler systems complying with this standard.
This standard does not cover water supplies to systems other than sprinklers. Its requirements can be used as guidance for other fixed fire fighting extinguishing systems, however, provided that any specific requirements for other fire fighting extinguishing supplies are taken into account.
This standard also covers sprinkler system kits.
The requirements are not valid for automatic sprinkler systems on ships, in aircraft, on vehicles and mobile fire appliances or for below ground systems in the mining industry.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of sprinklers which are 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. Test methods and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given. Note: Alle pressure data in this European standard are given as gauge in bar ( bar= 100.000 Pa)