BS EN 16712-3:2015

What is BS EN 16712-3 – Specifications for portable foam equipment about?  

BS EN 16712-3 is the third part of the BS EN 16712, applies to hand-held foam branch pipes, and self-inducting foam branch pipes, for low and medium expansion foam used by fire and rescue services and defines their specification and test procedures. 

Who is BS EN 16712-3 - Specifications for portable foam equipment for? 

BS EN 16712-3 on portable foam equipment is useful for: 

• Fire dampers manufacturers 
• Portable foam equipment manufacturers 
• Quality control authorities 
• Safety department  

Why should you use BS EN 16712-3 - Specifications for portable foam equipment?  

Hand-held foam branchpipes are used to expand foam water solution by the addition of air and to project the foam onto a fire or fire risk.  

BS EN 16712-3 provides requirements and characteristics that can be followed while manufacturing of hand-held foam branchpipes. This will ensure that the hand-held foam branchpipes comply with regulatory standards. BS EN 16712-3 provides test methods to check its performance which ensure its efficiency.