EN 12259-3:2000/A1:2001

Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies

This European Standard specifies requirements for construction and performance of dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters used in automatic sprinkler systems conforming to prEN 12845 'Automatic sprinkler systems: Design and Installation'. Auxiliary components and attachments to dry alarm valve assemblies, accelerators and exhausters are not covered by this standard.

Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 3: Trockenalarmventile und Zubehör

Dieser Teil der EN 12259 legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion und Leistung von Trockenalarmventilen mit Zubehör, Schnellöffnern und Schnellentlüftern für den Einsatz in automatischen Sprinkleranlagen nach den Anhängen A und B von prEN 12845 "Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Automatische Sprinkleranlagen - Planung und Einbau" fest.
Zusätzliche Bauteile und Zubehör zu Trockenalarmventilen, Schnellöffnern und Schnellentlüftern werden durch diese Norm nicht abgedeckt.

Systèmes fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 3: Postes d'alarme sous air

Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s pršečo vodo - 3. del: Suhi alarmni ventili

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 12259-3:2001/A1:2001 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies

Relations

• Amends: EN 12259-3:2000 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for automatic sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 12259-3:2000/A1:2001 is a pivotal European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies the requirements for dry alarm valve assemblies used in automatic sprinkler and water spray firefighting systems. This standard outlines the construction and performance criteria for dry alarm valve assemblies as well as associated components such as accelerators and exhausters. It supports compliance with the prEN 12845 standard concerning the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems.

Dry alarm valve assemblies play a critical role in fire safety by ensuring prompt detection and alarm activation in environments susceptible to freezing temperatures where wet pipe systems are impractical. EN 12259-3 ensures these components meet stringent safety, reliability, and efficiency benchmarks essential for protecting buildings and infrastructure.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  This standard covers dry alarm valve assemblies and key auxiliary components like accelerators and exhausters, but excludes attachments to these assemblies. It targets fixed firefighting systems primarily installed in land-based buildings.

• Performance & Construction Requirements
  Detailed requirements include durability, operational reliability, leakage resistance, and response delay. The assemblies must pass rigorous type testing and factory production controls to confirm consistent performance.

• Testing and Conformity
  Initial type testing involves strength tests, operational characteristic evaluations, resistance to adhesion, endurance cycling, leakage tests, and hydraulic friction loss assessments. Factory production control (FPC) ensures continuous quality throughout manufacturing.

• Compliance and Certification
  EN 12259-3:2000/A1:2001 supports conformity with the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) and mandates CE marking on products. Documentation requirements include declarations of conformity and certificates issued by approved certification bodies.

• Integration with Other Standards
  Part of the EN 12259 series covering components for sprinkler and water spray systems, it complements other European standards such as EN 12845 for automatic sprinkler systems design, EN 12094 for gaseous extinguishing systems, and EN 671 for hose reels.

Applications

• Fire Protection in Cold Environments
  Dry alarm valve assemblies are essential in buildings where pipes may freeze, such as unheated warehouses, parking garages, and specialized industrial facilities.

• Automatic Sprinkler System Installations
  Used in automatic water-based firefighting systems to detect and respond rapidly to fire conditions, activating alarms and initiating water flow.

• Safety Systems in Commercial and Residential Buildings
  Ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and enhancing building occupant and property protection through reliable fire suppression infrastructure.

• Manufacturing and Quality Control
  Manufacturers implement EN 12259-3 to standardize production methods, ensuring high-quality sprinkler components that meet European safety requirements.

Related Standards

• EN 12845 – Design and Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems
  This standard outlines the overall design principles to which the dry alarm valve assemblies must conform.

• EN 12259 Series – Fixed Firefighting Components

  • Part 1: Sprinklers
  • Part 2: Wet Alarm Valve Assemblies
  • Part 4: Water Motor Alarms
  • Other parts covering flow detectors, pipe hangers, pressure switches, and deluge valve assemblies.

• EN ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
  Guides manufacturers in establishing effective factory production control process to maintain product consistency.

• EN 12094 – Components for Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems
  Complementary standards for other types of fixed fire suppression technologies.

Summary

EN 12259-3:2000/A1:2001 is integral for the development, manufacturing, and certification of dry alarm valve assemblies critical to automatic sprinkler and water spray fire protection systems. By adhering to this European Standard, manufacturers and designers ensure robust fire safety solutions that meet legal mandates and provide reliable fire detection and suppression, particularly for building environments prone to freezing conditions. This standard enhances fire protection effectiveness across Europe and supports harmonized safety practices in fixed firefighting installations.

Keywords: EN 12259-3, dry alarm valve assembly, fixed firefighting systems, sprinkler components, fire sprinkler standards, automatic sprinkler systems, fire protection, CEN standards, CE marking, factory production control, construction product directive.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 3:
Dry alarm valve assemblies
Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 3:
Trockenalarmventile und Zubehör
Systemes fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systemes sprinkleurs et a
pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 3: Postes d'alarme sous air
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12259-3:2000/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 12259-3:2000/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 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies
Systèmes fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und
systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 3: Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 3: Trockenalarmventile und
Postes d'alarme sous air Zubehör
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 12259-3:2000; 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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worldwide for CEN national Members.

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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 national standard body.
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 month of 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:
- automatic sprinkler systems (EN 12259 and EN 12845)
- Gaseous extinguishing systems (EN 12094)
- powder systems (EN 12416)
- explosion protection systems (EN 26 184)
- foam systems (EN 13565)
- hose reel systems (EN 671)
- smoke and heat control systems (EN 12101)
- 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
Part 4: Water motor alarms.
Part 5: Water flow detectors.
In preparation.
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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.
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9 Evaluation of conformity
9.1 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.
9.2 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.
9.3 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, equipment, the
production process and the product. It shall be sufficiently detailed to ensure that the conformity of
the product is apparent, ensuring detection of irregularities at the earliest possible stage.
An FPC system conforming with the requirements of the relevant part(s) of EN ISO 9000, and made
specific to the requirements of this standard, shall be considered to satisfy the above requirements.
The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any
action taken. The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded.
The production control procedure shall be recorded in a manual, which shall be made available
when requested.
The supplier shall carry out and record the results of production tests as part of the production
control. These records shall be available if requested.
Leakage resistance, alarm and sensitivity characteristic tests, shall be carried out on each dry alarm
valve assembly.
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Annex L(informative)
Typical testing schedule and example of test specimen numbers for dry alarm valve
assemblies, accelerators and exhausters
1 x Dry alarm valve assembly.
of each size
1 x Dry alarm valve assembly.
only size with highest stress
(one sample)
B  Strength test (body)
4 x nominal pressure, 5 min
H  Resistance to adhesion
E3 Operational characteristics (dry alarm valve)
3,5 bar outlet pressure. 90 days
o o
1,4 bar, 2 bar to nominal pressure 1,4 bar, 5 m/s
87 C, 21 C, 0,35 bar release
D1 Springs and diaphragms test
5000 cycles, 6 per mi
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