What is BS EN 15276-2- Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems about?
BS EN 15276 is a European Standard that discusses fixed firefighting systems. The main objective of the BS EN 15276 series is to ensure fixed firefighting systems offer optimal protection during a fire emergency.
BS EN 15276-2 is the second part in the series that specifies requirements and methods for the design, installation, and maintenance of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems and the characteristics of the extinguishing media and types of fire for which it is a suitable extinguishing medium.
BS EN 15276-2 covers the use of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems for total flooding applications.
BS EN 15276-2 does not cover all legislative requirements and is not applicable to explosion suppression applications.
Who is BS EN 15276-2- Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems?
BS EN 15276-2 on fixed firefighting systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fixed firefighting systems
- Manufacturers of aerosol generators
- Manufacturers of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems
- Entities involved with fire safety engineering
- Product designers
- Fire safety departments
- Installers
- Health and safety authorities
Why should you use BS EN 15276-2- 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 15276-2 are designed to provide a supply of fixed condensed aerosol extinguishing medium to extinguish fire.
BS EN 15276-2 walks you through best industry guidance on the design, installation and maintenance of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems, so as to ensure optimal functional efficiency, reliability and safety during operation, that contributes to a successful fire response.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15276-2:2019 supersedes PD CEN/TR 15276‑2:2009, which is withdrawn. As compared to the previous edition CEN/TR 15276-2:2009, the following technical modifications have been made:
- The Technical Report CEN/TR 15276-2:2009 has been revised and published as a standard
- Normative references have been updated
- Clause 3 "Terms and definitions" has been revised
- Clause 4 "Use and limitations" has been revised
- Clause 5 "Safety" has been revised
- Clause 6 "System design" has been revised
