EN 12259-4:2000

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

This Part of EN 12259 specifies requirements for construction and performance of water motor alarms for use in conjunction with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2, EN 12259-3 and EN 12259-9 used in automatic sprinkler systems complying with EN 12845 and water spray systems conforming to the relevant European Standard. 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.

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

Dieser Teil von EN 12259 legt Anforderungen an den Aufbau und das Leistungsvermögen von wassergetriebenen Alarmglocken zur Anwendung in Verbindung mit Alarmventilen nach EN 12259-2, EN 12259-3 und EN 12259-9 fest, die in automatischen Sprinkleranlagen nach EN 12845 und Sprühwasserlöschanlagen nach der entsprechenden europäischen Norm verwendet werden. Bauartzulassungsprüfungen und ein empfohlener Prüfplan für die Bauartzulassungsprüfung werden ebenfalls angegeben. Hilfseinrichtungen und Befestigungsmittel für wassergetriebene Alarmglocken werden in diesem Teil von EN 12259 nicht behandelt.

Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systèmes d'extinctions du type Sprinkleur et à pulvérisateur d'eau - Partie 4: Turbines hydrauliques d'alarmes

La présente partie de l'EN 12259 spécifie les prescriptions de construction et de performance des turbines hydrauliques d'alarmes à utiliser conjointement aux postes de contrôle conformes à l'EN 12259-2, l'EN 12259-3 et l'EN 12259-9, utilisés avec les systèmes sprinkleur conformes à l'EN 12845, et les systèmes de vaporisation d'eau conformes à la norme Européenne correspondante. Les essais d'autorisation d'exploitation ainsi que le programme d'essais recommandé correspondant sont également indiqués.

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: 15-Feb-2000
• 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: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• 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 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms

Relations

• Amended By: EN 12259-4:2000/A1:2001 - 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 (CEN) is the European standard that specifies requirements for water motor alarms used in fixed firefighting systems. It covers the construction and performance criteria for water-driven alarm devices that operate in conjunction with alarm valves conforming to EN 12259-2, EN 12259-3 and EN 12259-9. The standard also provides type approval tests and a recommended test schedule for type approval testing. Auxiliary components or attachments to water motor alarms are explicitly excluded.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability
  • Defines where water motor alarms are suitable within fixed firefighting systems, including automatic sprinkler systems (complying with EN 12845) and applicable water spray systems.
• Construction requirements
  • Sets expectations for mechanical design, materials, durability and reliability of water motor alarm units (construction criteria are specified without prescribing proprietary designs).
• Performance requirements
  • Addresses operational performance under expected hydraulic conditions, ensuring alarms function reliably when activated by water flow through alarm valves.
• Type approval testing
  • Specifies type approval tests and presents a recommended test schedule to demonstrate conformity with the standard.
• Limitations
  • Clarifies that auxiliary components or attachments (e.g., external bells, housings not integral to the turbine) are not covered by this Part.

Applications

EN 12259-4 is directly applicable where water motor alarms are required to provide audible/visual indication of water flow in firefighting systems. Typical practical uses include:

• Integration with automatic sprinkler systems (EN 12845) to signal system activation.
• Use with water spray systems where a water motor alarm is specified by the relevant European Standard.
• Specification and procurement criteria for building services, fire protection contractors, and maintenance teams.

Who uses this standard:

• Manufacturers of water motor alarms seeking type approval and CE conformity.
• Design engineers and system specifiers integrating alarm valves and alarms into sprinkler/water spray installations.
• Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing type approval and performance tests.
• Facility managers and fire safety consultants verifying component compliance with European requirements.

Related Standards

• EN 12259-2 (alarm valves)
• EN 12259-3 (other components for sprinkler systems)
• EN 12259-9 (additional related components)
• EN 12845 (automatic sprinkler systems)
• Relevant European Standards for specific water spray systems

Keywords: EN 12259-4, water motor alarms, fixed firefighting systems, sprinkler systems, water spray systems, alarm valves, type approval testing, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Orstfeste Löschanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 4: Wassergetriebene AlarmglockenInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Composants des systemes d'extinctions du type Sprinkleur et a pulvérisateur d'eau - Partie 4: Turbines hydrauliques d'alarmesFixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 4: Water motor alarms13.320Alarmni in opozorilni sistemiAlarm and warning systems13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je is
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