EN 12259-4:2000/A1:2001

Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms

This European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of water motor alarm for use in conjunction with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2:1997, EN 12259-3:199x and EN 12259-9:199x used in automatic sprinkler systems complying with EN 12845:1997 and water spray systems conforming EN xxxx. Type approval tests and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing are also given. Auxiliary components or attachments to water motor alarms are not covered by this Part of EN 12259.

Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 4: Wassergetriebene Alarmglocken

Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 4: Dispositifs d'alarme à moteur hydraulique

Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerjev in sistemov s pršečo vodo - 4. del: Naprave za alarmiranje z vodnim pogonom

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Mar-2001
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2002
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 191 - Fixed firefighting systems
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 191/WG 5 - Sprinkler systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 21-Mar-2001
• Completion Date: 21-Mar-2001
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/109 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on fire alarm/detection, fixed firefighting, fire and smoke control and explosion suppression products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12259-4:2001/A1:2001 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms

Relations

• Amends: EN 12259-4:2000 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 12259-4:2000/A1:2001 is a European Standard from CEN that specifies construction and performance requirements for water motor alarms used with alarm valves in automatic sprinkler and water spray systems. It defines type approval tests, a recommended test schedule, and conformity assessment rules for manufacturers placing water motor alarm assemblies on the market. Auxiliary components or attachments to water motor alarms are excluded from this Part.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and compatibility
  • Applies to water motor alarms used with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2:1997, EN 12259-3 and EN 12259-9 for systems complying with EN 12845:1997 and the relevant water spray standard.
• Construction and performance
  • Requirements cover mechanical construction, hydraulic performance, response delay and operational reliability under normal and fire conditions.
• Type approval and testing
  • Defines initial type testing for all characteristics in Clause 4 (and relevant Clause 5 items).
  • Annexes A–G contain normative test methods; Annex H provides an example test schedule for type approval.
• Factory production control (FPC)
  • Manufacturers must implement and document an FPC system (records, inspections, production tests); EN ISO 9001-based systems are acceptable.
• Conformity and CE marking
  • Details attestation of conformity (System 1 under the Construction Products Directive), requirements for certification bodies, and CE marking information to accompany products.
• Durability and performance criteria
  • Clauses address response time, durability of response delay, ageing of non‑metallic components, and resistance to fire exposure.

Applications and who uses this standard

• Manufacturers of water motor alarm assemblies use EN 12259-4 for design, testing and to demonstrate compliance for CE marking.
• Test laboratories and notified bodies apply the standard’s test methods and type approval schedules for certification.
• System designers, fire protection engineers and installers reference the standard to specify compliant water motor alarms for sprinkler and water spray installations.
• Building owners and regulators rely on conformity (CE marking, declarations) to verify product fitness for fire suppression systems.

Related standards

• EN 12259 series (Parts 1–12) - components for sprinkler and water spray systems
• EN 12845:1997 - automatic sprinkler systems
• EN ISO 9001 - quality management (referenced for FPC)

EN 12259-4:2000/A1:2001 supports harmonised product performance and market surveillance for water motor alarms in fixed firefighting systems, helping manufacturers and specifiers meet European safety and regulatory expectations.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4:
Water motor alarms
Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 4:
Wassergetriebene Alarmglocken
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systemes d'extinction du
type Sprinkleur et a pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 4: Dispositifs d'alarme a moteur
hydraulique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12259-4:2000/A1:2001
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12259-4:2000/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2001
ICS 13.220.20; 13.320
English version
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und
des systèmes d'extinction du type Sprinkleur et à Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 4: Wassergetriebene
pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 4: Dispositifs d'alarme à moteur Alarmglocken
hydraulique
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 12259-4:2000; it was approved by CEN on 20 January 2001.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 "Fixed
fire fighting systems", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by
publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2001, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2002.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential
requirements of EU Directive(s).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations
of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom.
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this standard.
It forms one Part of EN 12259, covering components for automatic sprinkler systems and is
included in a series of European Standards planned to cover:
a) automatic sprinkler systems (EN 12259 & EN 12845)
b) gaseous extinguishing systems (EN 12094)
c) powder systems (EN 12416)
d) explosion protection systems (EN 26 184)
e) foam systems (EN 13565)
f) hydrant and hose reel systems (EN 671)
g) smoke and heat control systems (EN 12101)
h) water spray systems
EN 12259 has the general title “Fixed fire fighting systems - Components for sprinkler and
water spray systems” and will subdivided as follows:
Part 1: Sprinklers.
Part 2: Wet alarm valve assemblies
Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies

In preparation
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Part 4: Water motor alarms.
Part 5: Water flow detectors.
Part 6: Pipe couplings.
Part 7: Pipe hangers.
Part 8: Pressure switches.
Part 9 Deluge alarm valve assemblies.
Part 10 Multiple controls.
Part 11 Medium and high velocity water sprayers.
Part 12 Sprinkler pump sets.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F and G, give test methods and are normative.
Annex H gives an example of a test schedule suitable for type approval of conventional
designs, and is informative.
Introduction
Where reference is made to the application of components having imperial dimensions it has
been necessary to use imperial units where appropriate.
This standard is to be entrusted for use to qualified and experienced organisations which have
a capability to design and manufacture systems complying with recognised international
standards.
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8 Evaluation of conformity
8.1 General
The compliance of a wet alarm valve assembly with the requirements of this standard shall
be demonstrated by:
- initial type testing
- factory production control by the manufacturer.
8.2 Initial type testing
Initial type testing shall be performed on first application of this standard. Tests previously
performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard (product, characteristic, test
method, sampling method and system of attestation of conformity etc.) may be taken into
account. In addition, initial type testing shall be performed at the beginning of the production
of a product type or at the beginning of a new method of production (where these may affect
the stated properties).
All characteristics given in clause 4, and where appropriate clause 5, shall be subject to
initial type testing.
8.3 Factory production control (FPC)
The supplier shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the
products placed on the market conform with the stated performance characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or
assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or
components, equ
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