What is BS EN 12094-3 – Requirements and test methods for manual triggering and stop devices about?
BS EN 12094-3 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 12094-3 is a third of part of the BS EN 12094 series of standards specifies requirements and describes test methods for manual triggering and stop devices of CO2-, Inert Gas- or Halocarbon Gas fire extinguishing systems.. BS EN 12094-3 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 12094-3 covers devices which are powered pneumatically, mechanically or by a combination of both.
Who is BS EN 12094-3 – Requirements and test methods for manual triggering and stop devices for?
BS EN 12094-3 on manual triggering and stop devices is useful for:
- Gas extinguishing systems manufacturers and installers
- Gas extinguishing systems suppliers
- Quality control department
- Safety departments
- National Fire Protection Association
Why should you use BS EN 12094-3 – Requirements and test methods for manual triggering and stop 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 12094-3 provides you with requirements and test methods that can be followed while manufacturing manual triggering and stop devices. This will ensure that gas extinguishing systems operate appropriately and are reliable preventing serious injuries while operating gas extinguishing systems.
BS EN 12094-3 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 12094-3 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.
