BS EN 12094-4 discusses components for gas extinguishing systems. The aim of the BS EN 12094 series is to provide best industry requirements for the safe and reliable use of fixed firefighting systems, such that they play a positive role during a fire emergency. BS EN 12094-4 is a fourth of part of the BS EN 12094 series of standards that specifies requirements and describes test methods for container valve assemblies for CO2- high-pressure-, Inert Gas- or Halocarbon Gas-fire extinguishing systems, which include a container valve, an actuator and possibly a diptube. BS EN 12094-4 specifies requirements and describes test methods for features of the component relevant only for its use in fire extinguishing installations.
Note: Diptubes not assembled to the container valves are not covered by BS EN 12094-4.
BS EN 12094-4 on gas extinguishing systems is useful for:
A gas extinguishing system is a fire extinguishing system that extinguishes fire with the help of a gaseous extinguishing agent either through oxygen displacement (reduction of oxygen content) or physical effects (heat extraction). To prevent hazardous situations, it is necessary that gas extinguishing systems and their accessories are designed and built as per best industry performance requirements.
BS EN 12094-4 provides you with requirements and test methods that can be followed while manufacturing valves and their actuators. This will ensure that gas extinguishing systems operate appropriately and are reliable preventing serious injuries while operating gas extinguishing systems.
BS EN 12094-4 helps in the evaluation of conformity of product by using initial type testing and factory production control method that verifies if the performance declarations represent the true behaviour of the product.
If you are a manufacturer, BS EN 12094-4 can ensure that your valves and their actuators contribute to the operational efficiency of the gas extinguishing system and contribute to a successful fire response.
EN 12094-4:2004