EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/FprA2

Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications

This document specifies requirements for the construction and performance of residential sprinklers as well as test methods for their type approval, which are operated by a change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat, for use only in automatic sprinkler systems for domestic and residential applications as defined in EN 16925:− .
This standard does not cover representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers that are intended to provide for specific fire hazards, nor does it cover fire and other tests for sprinklers for commercial and industrial sprinkler systems as in EN 12845. Those test requirements are covered by EN 12259-1.
NOTE 1   All pressure data in this European Standard are given as gauge pressures in bar.
NOTE 2    Sprinklers according to EN12259-1 can also be used in residential and domestic applications if the system is designed according to EN 12845.

Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 14: Sprinkler für die Anwendung im Wohnbereich

Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes d'extinction du type sprinkleur et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 14: Sprinkleurs pour applications résidentielles

Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s pršečo vodo - 14. del: Sprinklerji za uporabo v stanovanjih - Dopolnilo A2

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 07-Aug-2024
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 191/WG 5 - Sprinkler systems
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 13-Jun-2024
• Due Date: 10-Jun-2025
• Completion Date: 13-Jun-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/kFprA2:2024 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 12259-14:2020+A2:2024 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications
• Effective Date: 26-Jun-2024
• Amends: EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications
• Effective Date: 03-May-2023

Overview

EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/FprA2 is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies the requirements and type approval testing methods for residential sprinklers used in fixed firefighting systems, specifically in domestic and residential environments. This standard outlines the construction, performance, and testing criteria for sprinklers designed to activate due to heat, either through a change of state in a heat-sensitive element or the breaking of a glass bulb. The scope is strictly residential, aligning with the definitions provided in EN 16925. Sprinklers designed for special fire hazards or commercial and industrial environments are not covered under this standard and should reference EN 12259-1 or EN 12845 instead.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: Focuses exclusively on sprinklers used in domestic and residential buildings, excluding commercial and specialized hazard systems.
• Design and Performance: Specifies requirements for materials, pressure ratings, thermal activation mechanisms, and construction.
• Type Approval Test Methods: Details standardized test methods for performance, including fire and pressure tests for residential sprinklers.
• Testing for High-Pressure Ratings: For sprinklers with a pressure rating higher than 12 bar, specific testing at the maximum installation spacing and defined pressure values are required.
• Glass Bulb Testing: Updated requirements for the force and speed at which glass bulbs in sprinklers must be tested for compliance.
• Pressure Data: All values are provided as gauge pressures, consistent with European industry practices.

Applications

Implementing the guidelines and test methods from EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/FprA2 offers several practical benefits for fire protection in residential buildings:

• Enhanced Fire Safety: Ensures reliable sprinkler operation in residential settings, providing protection for occupants and property.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assists manufacturers, installers, and building owners in meeting European and national fire safety regulations specific to residential properties.
• Design Assurance: Guides engineers and architects in selecting suitable sprinkler products that meet the stringent requirements for domestic applications.
• Product Approval: Supports manufacturers in obtaining type approval for new residential sprinkler products in the European market.
• Interoperability: Facilitates compatibility with existing residential sprinkler systems designed according to EN 16925.

Related Standards

• EN 16925: Specifies requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of residential sprinkler systems, providing essential context for the application of EN 12259-14.
• EN 12259-1: Covers the requirements and test methods for sprinklers intended for commercial and industrial uses, including special hazard applications.
• EN 12845: Outlines the design and installation standards for automatic sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial settings.
• Latest Amendments: The 2022 and 2024 amendments to EN 12259-14 introduce clarifications and technical updates, ensuring up-to-date guidance for manufacturers and certification bodies.

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By adhering to EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/FprA2, stakeholders can ensure that residential fire sprinkler systems meet high safety and quality standards, supporting the protection of life and property within domestic environments. This standard, alongside related regulations, is critical for the consistent performance of fire protection systems in line with European requirements.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/oprA2:2024
01-januar-2024
Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s
pršečo vodo - 14. del: Sprinklerji za uporabo v stanovanjih - Dopolnilo A2
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 14:
Sprinklers for residential applications
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen -
Teil 14: Sprinkler für die Anwendung im Wohnbereich
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes d'extinction du
type sprinkleur et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 14: Sprinkleurs pour applications
résidentielles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/prA2
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
SIST EN 12259- en,fr,de
14:2020+A1:2022/oprA2:2024
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/oprA2:2024

SIST EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022/oprA2:2024

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
October 2023
ICS 13.220.20
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and
water spray systems - Part 14: Sprinklers for residential
applications
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für
Composants des systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 14: Sprinkler
sprinkleur et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 14: für die Anwendung im Wohnbereich
Sprinkleurs pour applications résidentielles
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 191.

This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12259-14:2020+A1:2022. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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