BS EN 12094-2:2003

What is BS EN 12094-2 – Non-electrical automatic control and delay devices about?

BS EN 12094 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 12094-2 is a second of part of the BS EN 12094 series that specifies requirements and test methods for non-electrical automatic control devices incorporating non-electrical delay devices for CO2, inert gas- or halo-carbon-gas fire extinguishing systems. 
BS EN 12094-2 applies to devices which may be triggered by: 

• Automatic fire detection installation 
• Electrical control device 
• Non-electrical special fire detector 
• Manual triggering device or 
• Combination of the above 

Where applicable the requirements and test methods also apply to separate non-electrical delay devices. BS EN 12094-2 covers devices which are powered pneumatically, mechanically or by a combination of both.  

Who is BS EN 12094-2 – Non-electrical automatic control and delay devices for? 

BS EN 12094-2 on non-electrical automatic control and delay devices is useful for: 

• Non-electrical automatic control and delay device manufactures  
• Gas extinguishing systems manufacturers and suppliers 
• Installers 
• Entities involved in fire safety engineering 
• Quality control and testing department 
• Fire safety departments 
• Local authorities 
• Regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 12094-2 – Non-electrical automatic control and delay devices?  

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 12094-2 provides you with requirements and test methods that can be followed while manufacturing non-electrical automatic control and delay devices. This can ensure that non-electrical automatic control and delay devices receives information from devices designed to detect and report fires, monitors their operational integrity and provides for automatic control of equipment, and transmission of information necessary to prepare the facility for fire based on a predetermined sequence.  

BS EN 12094-2 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 12094-2 can ensure that your non-electrical automatic control and delay devices contribute to the operational efficiency of the gas extinguishing system and contribute to a successful fire response.