What is BS EN 15276-1- Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems about?
BS EN 15276 is a European Standard that discusses fixed firefighting equipment. The main objective of the BS EN 15276 series is to ensure fixed firefighting systems offer optimal protection during a fire emergency.
BS EN 15276-1 is the first part of the multi-series that specifies requirements and test methods for condensed aerosol extinguishing system components.
BS EN 15276-1 covers the use of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems for total flooding applications.
BS EN 15276-1 does not cover all legislative requirements and is not applicable to explosion suppression applications.
Who is BS EN 15276-1- Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems?
BS EN 15276-1 on fixed firefighting systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fixed firefighting systems
- Manufacturers of aerosol generators
- Manufacturers of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems
- Fire safety departments
- Insurers
- Entities involved with fire safety engineering
- Local authorities
Why should you use BS EN 15276-1- Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems?
Condensed aerosol is an extinguishing medium consisting of finely divided solid particles and gaseous matter, these being generated by a combustion process of a solid aerosol-forming compound. Aerosol extinguishants have been recognized as effective media for the extinction of Class A fires (solid surface burning fires) and Class B and Class C fires according to EN 2.
In this regard, firefighting systems covered in BS EN 15276-1 are designed to provide a supply of fixed condensed aerosol extinguishing medium to extinguish fire.
BS EN 15276-1 walks you through best industry guidance on component and aerosol generator requirements. It also provides test methods that help determine parameters such as extinguishing density and the maximum leakage area/volume ratio.
If you are a manufacturer, compliance with BS EN 15276-1 can ensure your condensed aerosol extinguishing systems offer an adequate fire response and incidents of product failures are minimized.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15276-1:2019 supersedes PD CEN/TR 15276-1:2009, which is withdrawn. As compared to the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
- The Technical Report CEN/TR 15276-1:2009 has been revised and published as a standard
- Normative references have been updated
- Clause 3 "Terms and definitions" has been revised
- 4.5 "Endplate and housing" has been revised
- 5.11.3 "Aerosol flow temperature" has been revised
- Clause 6 "Marking" has been revised
- Clause 7 "Test methods" has been revised
