SIST EN 12259-9:2019
(Main)Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of deluge
alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used in fire protection water spray
systems.
This European Standard does not cover elastomeric sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design,
installation and maintenance of fire protection water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259 with the
exception of automatic drain valves.
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 9: Sprühwasserventile und Zubehör
Der vorliegende Teil von EN 12259 legt die Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, die Konformitätsbewertung und Kennzeichnung von Sprühwasseralarmventilen mit Nennweiten im Bereich von DN40 bis DN250 fest, die für den Einsatz im Brandschutz vorgesehen sind.
Dieses Dokument ist für Ventile mit Klappen und Membranventile anwendbar, es ist nicht für Elastomer-Ringbalgventile anwendbar und schließt keine Regeln für die Konstruktion, den Einbau und die Instand-haltung von Brandschutz Sprühwasseranlagen ein.
Zusatz und Befestigungsbauelemente für Sprühwasseralarmventile werden in diesem Teil von EN 12259 mit Ausnahme von automatischen Entwässerungsventilen nicht behandelt.
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes constitutifs des systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupage d'alarme déluge
La présente partie de l’EN 12259 spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d’essai, l’évaluation de la conformité et le marquage des soupapes d’alarme déluge ayant une plage de dimensions nominales comprise entre DN40 et DN250, destinées à être utilisées en sécurité incendie.
Le présent document s’applique aux soupapes de type à clapet et de type à diaphragme ; il ne s’applique pas aux soupapes de type à manchon en élastomère et ne contient pas de règles relatives à la conception, à l’installation et à la maintenance des systèmes de protection contre l’incendie à pulvérisation d’eau.
À l’exception des soupapes de vidange automatique, la présente partie de l’EN 12259 ne traite pas des organes auxiliaires ni des fixations aux soupapes d’alarme déluge.
Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s pršečo vodo - 9. del: Ventili za poplavne sisteme
Ta del standarda EN 12259 določa zahteve, preskusne metode, vrednotenje skladnosti in oznake ventilov za poplavne sisteme z nominalno velikostjo od DN40 do DN250, ki so namenjeni za uporabo v sistemih s pršečo vodo za požarno zaščito. Ta evropski standard ne zajema elastomernih vrtljivih zasunov in ne vključuje pravil za projektiranje, namestitev in vzdrževanje sistemov s pršečo vodo za požarno zaščito. Ta del standarda EN 12259 ne zajema dodatnih sestavnih delov ali priključkov na ventile za poplavne sisteme, z izjemo samodejnih drenažnih ventilov.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12259-9:2019
01-julij-2019
Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Sestavni deli sprinklerskih sistemov in sistemov s
pršečo vodo - 9. del: Ventili za poplavne sisteme
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems - Part 9:
Deluge alarm valves
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen -
Teil 9: Sprühwasserventile und Zubehör
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes constitutifs des systèmes
sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupage d'alarme déluge
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12259-9:2019
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
23.060.01 Ventili na splošno Valves in general
SIST EN 12259-9:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN 12259-9
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.220.20
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and
water spray systems - Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für
constitutifs des systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 9:
d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupape d'alarme déluge Sprühwasserventile und Zubehör
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 March 2019.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard 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 CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Product characteristics . 8
4.1 Operational reliability . 8
4.1.1 Working pressure . 8
4.1.2 Range of operation . 8
4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss . 10
4.1.4 Operational reliability of moving parts . 10
4.1.5 Avoidance of error in cover plate installation . 14
4.1.6 Provision of access to sealing assembly for maintenance . 14
4.1.7 Provision of manual drain connection . 14
4.1.8 Provision of automatic drain to prevent water columns . 15
4.2 Durability . 15
4.2.1 Endurance . 15
4.2.2 Resistance to ageing of non-metallic components (excluding gaskets, diaphragms
and seals) . 15
4.2.3 Resistance of springs and diaphragms to cyclic operations . 15
4.2.4 Resistance to deterioration of body, fasteners and covers . 15
4.2.5 Resistance to deterioration for seating and bearing surfaces . 16
4.2.6 Resistance to adhesion for sealing assembly and diaphragm elements . 16
4.3 Additional requirements . 16
4.3.1 Nominal size . 16
4.3.2 Connections . 16
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 17
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 17
6.1 General . 17
6.2 Type testing . 17
6.2.1 General . 17
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 18
6.2.3 Test reports . 20
6.2.4 Shared other party results . 20
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 20
6.3.1 General . 20
6.3.2 Requirements . 21
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 23
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 23
6.3.5 Continuing surveillance of FPC . 24
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications . 24
6.3.7 Pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) . 24
7 Marking, labelling and packaging . 25
7.1 General . 25
7.2 Deluge alarm valve . 26
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8 Instructions for installation and operation . 26
Annex A (normative) Fire exposure test for body and cover . 27
Annex B (normative) Strength test for body and cover . 29
Annex C (normative) Flow tests for deluge alarm valves . 30
C.1 Automatic drain valve operation . 30
C.2 Flow through open drain . 30
C.3 Hydraulic friction loss test . 30
Annex D (normative) Sealing assembly tests . 32
D.1 Fatigue test for springs and diaphragms . 32
D.2 Anti-reseating test . 32
D.3 Differential pressure ratio test . 32
Annex E (normative) Performance tests . 34
E.1 Resistance of body and sealing assembly to leakage and deformation . 34
E.2 Operational characteristics of a deluge alarm valve . 34
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for non-metallic components (excluding
diaphragms, gaskets and seals) . 36
F.1 Air oven ageing for components normally exposed to air when in the ready
condition . 36
F.2 Warm water ageing for components normally exposed to water when in the ready
condition . 36
Annex G (normative) Leakage resistance test . 37
Annex H (normative) Test for sealing assembly elements - Resistance to adhesion . 38
Annex I (normative) Endurance test - Procedure . 39
Annex J (normative) Salt mist corrosion test . 40
J.1 Reagents . 40
J.2 Apparatus . 40
J.3 Procedure . 40
Annex K (informative) Typical testing schedule and example of test specimen number of
deluge alarm valves . 41
Bibliography . 42
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European foreword
This document (EN 12259-9:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 “Fixed
firefighting 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 October 2019 and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
EN 12259, Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems, consists of the
following parts:
— 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;
— Part 6: Pipe couplings (in preparation);
— Part 7: Pipe hangers (in preparation);
— Part 8: Pressure switches (in preparation);
— Part 9: Deluge alarm valves;
— Part 10: Multiple controls (in preparation);
— Part 11: Medium and high velocity water sprayers (in preparation);
— Part 12: Pump sets (in preparation);
— Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications (in preparation).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of
deluge alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used for fire safety.
This document is applicable to clapper type and diaphragm type valves; it is not applicable to
elastomeric sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design, installation and maintenance of
fire protection water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259
with the exception of automatic drain valves.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 898-1:2013, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1:
Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-
1:2013)
EN ISO 898-2:2012, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 2:
Nuts with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-2:2012)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
alarm device
mechanical or electrical device to sound an alarm on operation of the deluge alarm valve
3.2
automatic drain (valve)
device, usually remaining open, which automatically drains water from the deluge alarm valve
3.3
clapper
type of sealing assembly
3.4
deluge system
automatic fire protection system using a deluge alarm valve assembly, which is operated by auxiliary
means to admit water into a system of sprayers
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3.5
deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve intended to be operated by an auxiliary means to admit water into a system
of piping with open sprayers
Note 1 to entry: The auxiliary means of operating a deluge alarm valve may be mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, thermal, manual or a combination of these.
3.6
differential pressure
difference between pressure measurements taken upstream and downstream of a deluge valve,
corrected for the pressure caused by elevation between the measurement points
3.7
diaphragm
type of sealing assembly
3.8
dry pilot actuator
differential type valve which permits the operation of a hydraulically operated deluge alarm valve upon
loss of pneumatic pressure from a dry pilot line
3.9
dry pilot line
pneumatic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system and dry pilot actuator, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
3.10
pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve, maintained in the set condition by pressure (hydraulic/pneumatic) that
holds the sealing assembly closed or acts against a diaphragm or piston that holds the sealing assembly
closed
Note 1 to entry: A change in pressure against the diaphragm or piston allows the valve to open.
3.11
maximum design flow
maximum flow rate at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
3.12
minimum service pressure
lowest static water pressure required at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.13
nominal working pressure
maximum service pressure at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
3.14
priming water
water to be provided at the outlet of the valve in the ready condition
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3.15
supply-pressure operated deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve, maintained in the set position by a spring or other means and hydraulically
operated by the application of supply pressure to an auxiliary diaphragm or piston
3.16
ready (set) condition
state of the deluge alarm valve, with sealing assembly in the set position with the service pressure
applied
3.17
reseating prevention
avoidance of the sealing assembly returning to the closed position
3.18
resetting (valve)
returning of the valve to the ready (set) condition
3.19
sealing assembly
main movable sealing element of the deluge alarm valve
3.20
sealing assembly seat
main fixed sealing element of the deluge alarm valve
3.21
service pressure
static water pressure at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.22
trim
external equipment and pipework, excluding the main installation pipework, fitted to the deluge alarm
valve assembly, as specified by the supplier
3.23
trip point
point at which the deluge alarm valve operates, admitting water into the deluge system piping,
measured in terms of the pilot line pressure and service pressure and expressed as a ratio
3.24
water motor alarm
hydraulically actuated alarm device (see 3.1) fitted to the deluge alarm valve to provide a local audible
alarm when the deluge system operates
3.25
wet pilot line
hydraulic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually automatic
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
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4 Product characteristics
4.1 Operational reliability
4.1.1 Working pressure
4.1.1.1 The manufacturer shall specify the nominal working pressure.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.1.2 to 4.1.1.5.
The performance shall be expressed as the working pressure in bar.
4.1.1.2 The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without rupture, an
internal hydrostatic pressure of four times the nominal working pressure, when tested in accordance
with Annex B.
4.1.1.3 If the test described in Annex B is not performed on standard production fasteners, the
supplier shall provide documentation showing, by calculation, that the normal design load of any
standard production fastener, excluding the force required to compress the gasket, does not exceed the
minimum tensile strength specified in standards EN ISO 898-1:2013 and EN ISO 898-2:2012 or other
appropriate standards for materials not covered by these standards, when the deluge alarm valve is
pressurized to four times the nominal working pressure. The area of the application of pressure shall be
calculated as follows:
— if a full-face gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to line defined by the
inner edge of the bolts;
— if a toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to
the centre line of the toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket.
4.1.1.4 The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without leakage,
permanent distortion or rupture, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal
working pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
4.1.1.5 The deluge alarm valve shall withstand, without leakage, permanent distortion or structural
failure, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal working pressure applied at
the upstream end with the sealing assembly closed and the pilot line pressurized to twice the supplier's
recommended pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
The performance shall be expressed as the nominal working pressure in bar.
4.1.2 Range of operation
4.1.2.1 The supplier shall specify
— the minimum service pressure, and
— the maximum design flow.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.2 to 4.1.2.12
The performance shall be expressed as the minimum service pressure in bar, the maximum design flow
in l/min. and as having met the requirements of each clause.
4.1.2.2 There shall be no sign of damage to the sealing elements of the deluge alarm valve or any
permanent twist, bend or fracture of any parts after testing in accordance with E.2.
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4.1.2.3 Deluge alarm valves, equipped with a trim in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, shall not be capable of resetting after release without the need of manual intervention.
Deluge alarm valves shall be provided with a means which prevents the valve from reseating until
manually reset where:
a) the ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure, at the point where the tripped valve reopens
exceeds 1,16 to 1, for service pressures between the minimum service pressure and the nominal
working pressure, or
b) the installation drain is located upstream of the sealing assembly.
Deluge alarm valves having a latch for the prevention of reseating shall be tested in accordance with D.2
and E.2, without sustaining permanent distortion, cracks, delamination or other signs of failure.
Valves which are not equipped with a device which prevents the valve from reseating, and for which the
ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valves reopens is
unknown or estimated, shall be tested in accordance with D.3 to determine the ratio of service pressure
to valve outlet pressure.
The supplier may provide details of the deluge alarm valve estimated ratio of service pressure to valve
outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valve reopens by submitting test evidence or
calculations.
4.1.2.4 There shall be no leakage of water when the deluge alarm valve assembly is tested in
accordance with E.2.
Valve sealing surfaces should withstand ordinary wear and tear, rough usage, compression stresses and
damage due to pipe scale or foreign matter carried by the water.
4.1.2.5 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2 the deluge alarm valve assembly shall
operate correctly in accordance with the supplier's performance details, without adjustment or damage,
at service pressures within the range of the minimum service pressure to the nominal working
pressure.
The supplier should provide performance details that should include the deluge alarm valve actuator
operating pressure and K-factors. Details of the pilot line height limitations above the deluge alarm
valve should be provided for wet pilot line operated deluge alarm valves.
4.1.2.6 A deluge alarm valve in the ready condition shall withstand without opening permanently a
water supply pressure failure, where the water supply pressure drops from the nominal working
pressure to 0 bar and remains at 0 bar for a period of 1 h and then rises to the nominal working
pressure at the rate of not less than 5 bar/s, when tested in accordance with E.2.3.
4.1.2.7 A pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve shall operate before the pressure at the
actuating mechanism reaches the minimum specified by the supplier.
4.1.2.8 A deluge alarm valve operated by supply pressure shall operate when the pressure at the
actuating mechanism in the valve is:
— not more than two thirds the pressure requirements stated by the supplier and
— not more than half the supply pressure
within the range of the minimum service pressure specified by the supplier to the nominal working
pressure.
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4.1.2.9 At all specified flow velocities and associated pressure ranges, an alarm line pressure in
excess of 0,5 bar shall be ensured when tested in accordance with Annex I.
4.1.2.10 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2, deluge alarm valve line connections shall
conform to the following:
a) the valve shall provide a pressure of not less than 0,5 bar at the alarm port at the minimum service
pressure while actuating relevant water motor alarms and electric alarm devices;
b) the piping between the deluge alarm valve or any alarm shut-off valve, and the alarm devices shall
drain automatically after each operation.
4.1.2.11 When tested in accordance with E.2, the deluge alarm valve shall actuate associated
mechanical and electrical alarm devices.
4.1.2.12 There shall be no leakage across the sealing assembly of deluge alarm valve in the ready
condition or into the alarm port when tested in accordance with Annex G.
4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss
The supplier shall specify the pressure loss in bar at a velocity of 5 m/s, based on the nominal diameter
of the valve.
The pressure loss across the deluge alarm valve shall not be more than 0,5 bar and within ±10 % of the
supplier’s specification when tested in accordance with C.3.
The performance shall be expressed as the pressure loss in bar at a velocity of 5 m/s, based on the
nominal diameter of the valve.
4.1.4 Operational reliability of moving parts
NOTE Clearances are necessary between moving parts and between moving and stationary parts so that
corrosion or deposits of foreign matter within an assembly will not render the deluge alarm valve sluggish in
action or inoperative.
4.1.4.1 Clapper type valves shall conform with 4.1.
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Deluge alarm valves
Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen -
Teil 9: Sprühwasserventile und Zubehör
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes constitutifs des systèmes
sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupage d'alarme déluge
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12259-9
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
23.060.01 Ventili na splošno Valves in general
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 12259-9
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2016
ICS
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and
water spray systems - Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für
constitutifs des systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 9:
d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupage d'alarme déluge Sprühwasserventil und Zubehor
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 191.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
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Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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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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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Product characteristics . 9
4.1 Response Delay (response time) and Operational Reliability and Performance
parameters under fire conditions . 9
4.1.1 Working pressure . 9
4.1.2 Range of Operation . 10
4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss . 11
4.1.4 Operational reliability of moving parts . 11
4.1.5 Avoidance of errors in cover plate installations . 15
4.1.6 Provision of access to sealing assembly for maintenance . 15
4.1.7 Provision of manual drain connection . 15
4.1.8 Provision of automatic drain to prevent water columns . 16
4.2 Durability of Response Delay (response time), Operational Reliability and
Performance parameters under fire conditions . 16
4.2.1 Endurance . 16
4.2.2 Resistance to ageing of non-metallic components (excluding gaskets, diaphragms
and seals) . 16
4.2.3 Resistance of springs and diaphragms to cyclic operations . 17
4.2.4 Resistance to deterioration of body, fasteners and covers . 17
4.2.5 Resistance to deterioration for seating and bearing surfaces . 17
4.2.6 Resistance to adhesion for sealing assembly and diaphragm elements . 17
4.3 Additional requirements . 18
4.3.1 Nominal size . 18
4.3.2 Connections . 18
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 18
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 18
6.1 General . 18
6.2 Type testing . 18
6.2.1 General . 18
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 19
6.2.3 Test reports . 19
6.2.4 Shared other party results . 19
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 20
6.3.1 General . 20
6.3.2 Requirements . 20
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 22
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 23
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 24
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications . 24
6.3.7 Pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) . 24
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7 Marking, labelling and packaging . 25
7.1 General . 25
7.2 Deluge alarm valve . 25
8 Instructions for installation and operation . 26
Annex A (normative) Fire exposure test for body and cover . 27
Annex B (normative) Strength test for body and cover . 29
Annex C (normative) Flow tests for deluge alarm valves . 30
C.1 Automatic drain valve operation . 30
C.2 Flow through open drain . 30
C.3 Hydraulic friction loss test . 30
Annex D (normative) Sealing assembly tests . 32
D.1 Fatigue test for springs and diaphragms . 32
D.2 Anti-reseating test . 32
D.3 Differential pressure ratio test . 32
Annex E (normative) Performance tests . 34
E.1 Resistance of body and sealing assembly to leakage and deformation . 34
E.2 Operational characteristics of a deluge alarm valve . 34
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for non-metallic components (excluding
diaphragms, gaskets and seals) . 36
F.1 Air oven ageing for components normally exposed to air when in the ready
condition . 36
F.2 Warm water ageing for components normally exposed to water when in the ready
condition . 36
Annex G (normative) Leakage resistance test - Procedure . 37
Annex H (normative) Test for sealing assembly elements - Resistance to adhesion . 38
Annex I (normative) Endurance test - Procedure . 39
Annex J (informative) Typical testing schedule and example of test specimen number of
deluge alarm valves . 40
Annex K (normative) Salt mist corrosion test . 41
K.1 Reagents . 41
K.2 Apparatus . 41
K.3 Procedure . 41
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Regulation . 42
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 42
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of Deluge Alarm Valves . 44
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP. 44
ZA.2.2.1 General . 45
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ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 47
Bibliography . 49
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European foreword
This document (prEN 12259-9:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 “Fixed
firefighting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document 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).
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of
deluge alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used in fire protection
water spray systems.
This European Standard covers clapper type and diaphragm type valves, does not cover elastomeric
sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design, installation and maintenance of fire protection
water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259
with the exception of automatic drain valves.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 898-1, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts,
screws and studs with specified property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-1)
EN ISO 898-2, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 2: Nuts with
specified property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-2)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
alarm device
mechanical or electrical device to sound an alarm on operation of the deluge alarm valve
3.2
automatic drain (valve)
device, usually remaining open, which automatically drains water from the deluge alarm valve
3.3
clapper
type of sealing assembly
3.4
deluge system
automatic fire protection system using a deluge alarm valve assembly, which is operated by auxiliary
means to admit water into a system of sprayers
3.5
deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve intended to be operated by an auxiliary means to admit water into a system
of piping with open sprayers
Note 1 to entry: The auxiliary means of operating a deluge alarm valve may be mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, thermal, manual or a combination of these.
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differential pressure
difference between pressure measurements taken an upstream and downstream location in a valve or
piping system, corrected for the pressure caused by elevation between the measurement points
3.7
diaphragm
type of sealing assembly
3.8
dry pilot actuator
differential type valve which permits the operation of a hydraulically operated deluge alarm valve upon
loss of pneumatic pressure from a dry pilot line
3.9
dry pilot line
pneumatic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system and dry pilot actuator, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
3.10
flow velocity
water velocity through pipe of the same nominal size as the deluge alarm valve at the same flow rate
3.11
pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve
valve, maintained in the set condition by pressure (hydraulic/pneumatic) that holds the sealing
assembly closed or acts against a diaphragm or piston that holds the sealing assembly closed
Note 1 to entry: A change in pressure against the diaphragm or piston allows the valve to open.
3.12
mechanically operated deluge alarm valve
deluge alarm valve, maintained in the set position by mechanical means and released mechanically, e.g.
by the action of a release weight
3.13
minimum service pressure
lowest static water pressure required at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.14
nominal working pressure
maximum service pressure at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
3.15
priming water
water to be provided at the outlet of the valve in the ready condition
3.16
supply-pressure operated deluge alarm valve
deluge alarm valve, maintained in the set position by a spring or other means and hydraulically
operated by the application of supply pressure to an auxiliary diaphragm or piston
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ready (set) condition
state of the deluge alarm valve, with sealing assembly in the set position with the service pressure
applied
3.18
reseating prevention
avoidance of the sealing assembly returning to the closed position
3.19
resetting (valve)
returning of the valve to the ready (set) condition
3.20
reinforced elastomeric element
element of a clapper, clapper assembly or seat seals made of an elastomeric compound with one or
more other components, which increases the tensile strength of the combination to at least twice that of
the elastomeric material alone
3.21
sealing assembly
main movable sealing element of the deluge alarm valve (e.g. clapper)
3.22
sealing assembly seat
main fixed sealing element of the deluge alarm valve
3.23
service pressure
static water pressure at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.24
trim
external equipment and pipework, excluding the main installation pipework, fitted to the deluge alarm
valve assembly, as specified by the supplier
3.25
trip point
point at which the deluge alarm valve operates, admitting water into the deluge system piping,
measured in terms of the pilot line pressure and service pressure and expressed as a ratio
3.26
water motor alarm
hydraulically actuated alarm device (see 3.1) fitted to the deluge alarm valve to provide a local audible
alarm when the deluge system operates
3.27
water motor transmitter
hydraulically actuated device to generate an electrical current to operate an electrical alarm device
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wet pilot line
hydraulic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually automatic
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
3.29
maximum design flow
maximum flow rate at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
4 Product characteristics
4.1 Response Delay (response time) and Operational Reliability and Performance
parameters under fire conditions
4.1.1 Working pressure
4.1.1.1 The manufacturer shall specify the nominal working pressure.
NOTE Inlet and outlet connections may be machined for a lower operating pressure than the valves working
pressure in order to match existing installation equipment with connections of a lower working pressure.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.1.2 to 4.1.1.5
The performance shall be expressed as the working pressure in bar.
4.1.1.2 The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without rupture, an
internal hydrostatic pressure of four times the nominal working pressure, when tested in accordance
with Annex B.
4.1.1.3 If the test described in Annex B is not performed on standard production fasteners, the
supplier shall provide documentation showing, by calculation, that the normal design load of any
standard production fastener, excluding the force required to compress the gasket, does not exceed the
minimum tensile strength specified in standards EN ISO 898-1:2013 and EN ISO 898-2:2012 or other
appropriate standards for materials not covered by these standards, when the deluge alarm valve is
pressurized to four times the nominal working pressure. The area of the application of pressure shall be
calculated as follows:
— if a full-face gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to line defined by the
inner edge of the bolts;
— if a toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to
the centre line of the toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket.
4.1.1.4 The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without leakage,
permanent distortion or rupture, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal
working pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
4.1.1.5 The deluge alarm valve shall withstand, without leakage, permanent distortion or structural
failure, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal working pressure applied at
the upstream end with the sealing assembly closed and the pilot line pressurized to twice the supplier's
recommended pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
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4.1.2 Range of Operation
4.1.2.1 The supplier shall specify
— the minimum service pressure, and
— the maximum design flow.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.2 to 4.1.2.12
The performance shall be expressed as the minimum service pressure in bar and the maximum design
flow in l/min.
4.1.2.2 The sealing assembly shall bear against a definite stop in the fully open position. There shall
be no sign of damage to the sealing elements of the deluge alarm valve or any permanent twist, bend or
fracture of any parts after testing in accordance with E.2.
4.1.2.3 Deluge alarm valves, equipped with a trim in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, shall not be capable of resetting after release without the need of manual intervention.
Deluge alarm valves shall be provided with a means which prevents the valve from reseating until
manually reset where:
a) the ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure, at the point where the tripped valve reopens
exceeds 1,16 to 1, for service pressures between the minimum service pressure and the nominal
working pressure; or
b) the installation drain is located upstream of the sealing assembly.
Deluge alarm valves having a latch for the prevention of reseating shall be tested in accordance with D.2
and E.2, without sustaining permanent distortion, cracks, delamination or other signs of failure.
Valves which are not equipped with a device which prevents the valve from reseating, and for which the
ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valves reopens is
unknown or estimated, shall be tested in accordance with D.3 to determine the ratio of service pressure
to valve outlet pressure.
NOTE The supplier may provide details of the deluge alarm valve estimated ratio of service pressure to valve
outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valve reopens by submitting test evidence or calculations.
4.1.2.4 There shall be no leakage of water when the deluge alarm valve assembly is tested in
accordance with E.2.
Valve sealing surfaces should withstand ordinary wear and tear, rough usage, compression stresses and
damage due to pipe scale or foreign matter carried by the water.
4.1.2.5 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2 the deluge alarm valve assembly shall
operate correctly in accordance with the supplier's performance details, without adjustment or damage,
at service pressures within the range of the minimum service pressure to the nominal working
pressure.
The supplier should provide performance details that should include the deluge alarm valve actuator
operating pressure and k factors. Details of the pilot line height limitations above the deluge alarm valve
should be provided for wet pilot line operated deluge alarm valves.
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4.1.2.6 A deluge alarm valve in the ready condition shall withstand without opening permanently a
water supply pressure failure, where the water supply pressure drops from the nominal working
pressure to 0 bar and remains at 0 bar for a period of 1 h and then rises to the nominal working
pressure at the rate of not less than 5 bar/sec, when tested in accordance with E.2.3.
4.1.2.7 A pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve shall operate before the pressure at the
actuating mechanism reaches the minimum specified by the supplier.
4.1.2.8 A deluge alarm valve operated by supply pressure shall operate when the pressure at the
actuating mechanism in the valve is:
— not more than two thirds the pressure requirements stated by the supplier; and
— not more than half the supply pressure;
within the range of the minimum service pressure specified by the supplier to the nominal working
pressure.
4.1.2.9 At all specified flow velocities and associated pressure ranges, an alarm line pressure in
excess of 0,5bar shall be ensured when tested in accordance with Annex I.
4.1.2.10 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2, deluge alarm valve line connections shall
conform to the following.
a) The valve shall provide a pressure of not less than 0,5 bar at the alarm port at the minimum service
pressure while actuating relevant water motor alarms and electric alarm devices.
b) The piping between the deluge alarm valve or any alarm shut-off valve, and the alarm devices shall
drain
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