BS EN 45545 is a European standard that discusses fire protection on railway vehicles. BS EN 45545-3 is the third part of the multi-part series that outlines the fire resistance requirements and testing methods for fire barriers for railway vehicles.
The objective of the measures and requirements, specified in this part of BS EN 45545-3 is to protect passengers and staff in railway vehicles in the event of a developing fire on board.
Note: It is not within the scope of BS EN 45545-3 to describe measures that ensure the preservation of railway vehicles in the event of a fire.
BS EN 45545-3 on fire resistance requirements for fire barriers is useful for:
Fire protection is important and necessary in railway vehicles to prevent and protect against the destruction caused by fire. Fire protection reduces the risk of injury and vehicle damage that can cause. Developing and implementing fire protection protocols in railway vehicles is not only required by law but is important for everyone’s safety.
BS EN 45545-3 guideline assists you with the application of fire barriers, general requirements, classification of fire barriers, arc barrier type A, arc barrier type B, standard fire resistance tests, and evaluation of conformity.
This assists in manufacturing efficient, durable and high-quality fire barriers for use in railway vehicles.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 45545-3, you can improve the efficacy and standardise fire barriers in railway vehicles to ensure fire protection. In addition, ensure the safety of passengers and railway vehicles in the event of a fire.
EN 45545-3:2013