BS EN 15182-3:2007+A1:2009

Hand-held branch pipes for fire service use. Smooth bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle branch pipes PN 16 | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

1 Scope In addition to the requirements given in EN 15182‑1, this part of this European Standard applies to hand-held branchpipes with smooth bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle branchpipes PN 16, with a maximum flow rate of 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar (0,6 MPa). It deals with:

• — safety requirements;
• — performance requirements;
• — test methods;
• — classification and designation;
• — information for use;
• — marking and maintenance.

This part of this European Standard applies to branchpipes as defined in Annex A of EN 15182‑1:2007.

NOTE 1 These branchpipes offer no or inadequate protection for firefighters when the spray angle is less than 30 ° and therefore, should not be used in high risk fire fighting situations such as internal attack.

NOTE 2 These branchpipes should not be used when fighting fires in or near electrical installations when the spray angle is less than 30 ° without written authorisation from the manufacturer in the manual. This authorisation from the manufacturer should include safety distances.