What is BS EN 15004-2 about?
BS EN 15004-2 is the second part in the multi-series that specifies requirements for gaseous fire-extinguishing systems, with respect to FK-5-1- 12 extinguishant. It includes details of physical properties, specification, usage, and safety aspects.
BS EN 15004-2 covers only systems operating at nominal pressures of 25 bar, 34,5 bar, 42 bar, and 50 bar with nitrogen propellant. This does not preclude the use of other systems.
Who is BS EN 15004-2 for?
BS EN 15004-2 gas extinguishing systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of gas extinguishing systems
- Manufacturers of fire extinguishing equipment
- Product designers
- Installers
- Fire and safety department
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15004-2?
A gas extinguishing system is a fire extinguishing system that extinguishes the fire with the help of a gaseous extinguishing agent through oxygen displacement. BS EN 15004-2 covers gas extinguishing systems which is used to protect areas containing valuable or critical equipment on an oil platform.
BS EN 15004-2 covers guidelines on system design, including requirements on fill density, super pressurization, extinguishant quantity as well as environmental properties.
BS EN 15004-2 is helpful as the adoption of these requirements and specifications can aid in protecting safety personnel from hazards arising from:
- The extinguishant itself
- The combustion products of the fire
- Breakdown products of the extinguishant resulting from exposure to fire
BS EN 15004-2 is beneficial as the properties, design and performance requirements and guidelines enables you to establish efficient firefighting systems during hazardous situations, that are devoid of product failures.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15004-2:2020 supersedes BS EN 15004‑2:2008, and incorporates the following changes:
- European foreword: Part 3 was removed from the list
- Foreword of ISO 14520-5 was removed
- Scope: Nominal pressure levels 34,5 bar and 50 bar were added
