Fixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 2: Design, construction and maintenance

This European Standard specifies the requirements and describes the methods for design, installation, testing and maintenance of low, medium, and high expansion foam fire extinguishing systems. This European Standard provides guidance for the design of various foam systems available to persons with knowledge and experience in determining the selection of foam fire extinguishing systems which will be effective in protecting specific hazard configurations.
This European Standard does not cover a risk analysis carried out by a competent person.
Nothing in this European Standard is intended to restrict new technologies or alternative arrangements, provided that the level of safety prescribed in this standard is not lowered, and supported by documented evidence/test reports.

Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 2: Planung, Einbau und Wartung

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Planung, den Einbau, die Inbetriebnahme und den Betrieb von Schwer-, Mittel- oder Leichtschaumlöschanlagen fest.
Mit dieser Europäischen Norm wird Personen mit dem entsprechenden Kenntnisstand und Erfahrungen bei der Auswahl von Schaumlöschanlagen ein Leitfaden für die Planung verschiedener Schaumlöschanlagen zur Verfügung gestellt, mit denen ein effektiver Schutz bei speziellen Brandgefahren erzielt werden soll.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Risikoanalysen, die von einer fachkundigen Person durchgeführt werden.
In dieser Europäischen Norm werden keinerlei Beschränkungen hinsichtlich neuer Technologien oder alternativer Lösungen vorgenommen, vorausgesetzt, das in dieser Norm beschriebene Sicherheitsniveau ist nicht niedriger und dies durch Prüfberichte nachgewiesen wird.

Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes à émulseurs - Partie 2: Calcul, installation et maintenance

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et décrit les méthodes relatives au calcul, à l'installation, aux essais et à la maintenance de systèmes d’extinction à mousse bas, moyen et haut foisonnement.
La présente Norme européenne fournit des lignes directrices pour le calcul des différents systèmes à mousse destinées à des personnes ayant suffisamment de connaissances et d’expérience pour définir les systèmes d’extinction à mousse qui seront efficaces pour certaines configurations spécifiques de risques.
La présente Norme européenne ne concerne pas une analyse des risques réalisée par une personne compétente.
Dans la présente Norme européenne, rien n’est destiné à limiter les nouvelles technologies ou les modifications possibles des installations, à condition que le niveau de sécurité prescrit par la présente Norme ne soit pas minimisé, et qu'il soit pris en charge par des rapports d'essais/des preuves documentés.

Vgrajene naprave za gašenje - Gašenje s peno - 2. del: Načrtovanje, izvedba in vzdrževanje

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in opisuje metode za načrtovanje, namestitev, preskušanje in vzdrževanje naprav za gašenje požara s peno z majhno, srednjo in veliko espanzijo. Ta evropski standard podaja vodilo za načrtovanje različnih naprav s peno, ki so na voljo osebam z znanjem in izkušnjami pri določanju izbire naprav za gašenje požara s peno, ki bodo učinkovite pri varovanju določenih nevarnih konfiguracij. Ta evropski standard ne zajema analize tveganja, ki jo izvede usposobljena oseba. Nič v tem evropskem standardu ni namenjeno omejevanju novih tehnologij ali drugih ureditev, pod pogojem, da se raven varnosti, predpisana v tem standardu, ne niža in jo podpirajo dokumentirani dokazi/poročila o preskusih.

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Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-May-2009
Withdrawal Date
18-Nov-2018
Technical Committee
Current Stage
9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
Start Date
19-Nov-2018
Due Date
12-Dec-2018
Completion Date
19-Nov-2018

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Y]GUåHYDQMHOrtsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 2: Planung, Einbau und WartungInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes à émulseurs - Partie 2: Calcul, installation et maintenanceFixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 2: Design, construction and maintenance13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13565-2:2009SIST EN 13565-2:2009en01-julij-2009SIST EN 13565-2:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13565-2May 2009ICS 13.220.20 English VersionFixed firefighting systems - Foam systems - Part 2: Design,construction and maintenanceInstallations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes àémulseurs - Partie 2: Calcul, installation et maintenanceOrtsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen -Schaumlöschanlagen - Teil 2: Planung, Einbau undWartungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 May 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13565-2:2009: ESIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword . 5Introduction . 61Scope . 82Normative references . 83Terms and definitions . 84Foam extinguishing systems . 124.1General . 124.1.1General requirements . 124.1.2Environmental considerations . 134.1.3Planning . 134.1.4Documentation . 134.1.5Supplementary manual foam fire fighting provisions . 144.1.6Equipment . 144.2Water supply . 154.2.1Water demand . 154.2.2Operating time . 154.2.3Quality of water . 154.2.4Power supply for water pumps . 164.3Foam concentrate . 164.3.1General . 164.3.2Foam concentrate supply – low and medium expansion foams . 164.3.3Foam concentrate pumps . 174.3.4Supplementary external connections . 174.4Foam proportioners . 174.5Pipework . 184.5.1Water and foam solution pipework . 184.5.2Foam concentrate piping . 184.5.3Non Newtonian foam concentrate . 184.5.4Piping of aspirated foam (including that for subsurface foam applications) . 184.5.5Marking . 194.6Foam discharge outlets and generators . 194.7Operation and control systems . 194.7.1Detection of fires. 194.7.2Release of fixed foam extinguishing systems . 194.7.3Alarms . 205Design . 205.1Application rates . 205.2Flammable liquid storage tanks, bunds and process areas . 225.2.1General . 225.2.2Number of foam discharge outlets . 245.2.3Fixed cone roof tanks . 245.2.4Floating roof tanks. 275.2.5Bunded/diked areas and process areas . 286Foam sprinkler and deluge systems. 316.1Deluge systems. 316.1.1Deluge applications . 316.1.2Deluge limitations . 316.1.3Deluge design . 31SIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 3 6.2Foam enhanced sprinkler systems . 316.2.1Foam enhanced sprinkler applications . 316.2.2Foam enhanced sprinkler limitations . 316.2.3Foam enhanced sprinkler design . 326.3Foam concentrate . 326.3.1Aspirated foams . 326.3.2Non aspirated foams . 326.4Foam proportioning . 326.5Drain and flushing connections . 321.1.1NA . 331.1.2NA . 331.1.3N.A . 347High expansion foam systems . 357.1General. 357.2Foam concentrate . 367.3Equipment . 367.4System design . 367.5Equipment location considerations . 377.6Personnel safety . 377.7Discharge rate (total flooding systems) . 387.8Discharge time (total flooding systems) . 388Marine loading and unloading docks . 398.1Water supplies . 398.2Foam concentrate . 398.3Foam water monitors . 398.4Below dock foam systems . 399Aircraft hangars . 409.1General. 409.2Hangar partitioning . 409.3Fire detection . 409.4System design philosophy . 409.5System duration . 429.6Foam and water pumps. 429.7Acceptable application methods . 429.8Foam types . 429.9Monitors . 429.10Foam-water deluge systems . 429.11Medium expansion systems (Type 3 hangars only) . 439.12High expansion systems. 439.13Headlines . 439.14Commissioning tests . 4310Liquefied flammable gases (LNG/LPG) . 4410.1General. 4410.1.1 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) . 4410.1.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) . 4410.2Controlled burn-off . 4410.3Un-ignited spills . 4410.4Fire detection . 4410.5Foam properties . 4410.6Foam proportioning system . 4510.7Application techniques . 4511Commissioning, testing, and periodic inspections . 4611.1Instruction of operating personnel . 4611.2Commissioning . 4611.2.1 General . 4611.2.2 Visual inspection . 4611.2.3 Pressure tests . 46SIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 4 11.2.4 Tests . 4611.2.5 Completion certificate . 4611.3The periodic inspection and testing of foam systems. 4711.3.1 General . 4711.3.2 Inspections . 4711.4Shut-down . 4911.5Maintenance . 4911.6Alterations . 49Bibliography . 50
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EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 5 Foreword This document (EN 13565-2:2009) 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 November 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2009. EN 13565 Fixed firefighting systems — Foam systems consists of the following parts: Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components Part 2: Design, construction and maintenance 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, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. SIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 6 Introduction It has been assumed by the drafting of this European Standard, that the application of the contained requirements shall be given to qualified and experienced personnel only. It is considered to apply to new foam systems and so it is not considered to apply to existing foam systems. Foam systems are designed to provide a homogeneous layer of bubbles, of aerated fire fighting foam concentrate and water, over the surface of flammable liquids (Class B) and/or combustible materials (Class A). The layer of bubbles will suppress the release of flammable vapours, exclude air, and cool the fuel and hot surfaces. In addition, High Expansion Foam may be used to provide total flooding of enclosures with 3 dimensional hazards of either Class A and/or Class B fuels. Prior to the selection and design of foam systems the hazards should undergo a risk assessment; however this is outside the scope of this European Standard. Applications for foam systems can be diverse so no one type of foam system can be prescribed. This European Standard provides guidance for the design of various foam systems available to persons with knowledge and experience in determining the selection of foam fire extinguishing systems which will be effective in protecting specific hazard configurations. The requirement for foam systems derives from risk assessment by those competent to carry out such assessments which are outside the scope of this European Standard. Nothing in this European Standard is intended to restrict new technologies or alternative arrangements, provided the level of safety prescribed by this European Standard is not lowered. Typical uses of the various types of foam system are set out in Table 1 below: Table 1 — Typical uses of the various types of foam system Hazard Low expansionMedium expansion High expansion(indoors) Flammable liquid storage tanks Yes No No Tank bunds/collecting areas Yes Yes Yes
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LNG/LPG Process areas Yes Yes Yes
Aircraft hangers Yes < 1 400 m2 only Yes Fuel transfer areas Yes Yes Yes
Plastic packaging and storage Yes No Yes Plastic recycling Yes No No Refuse handling and storage Yes No No Liquefied Natural Gas No No Yes (and outdoors) Tyre storage Yes No Yes Rolled paper No No Yes Marine jetties Yes Yes No Oil filled transformers and switchgear Yes No Yes
Cable tunnels No No Yes LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) No Yes Yes (and outdoors) Warehouses – Class A and B fuels Yes No Yes
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EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 7 NOTE These typical uses are not prescriptive and do not preclude other uses, providing there is a fire engineering basis. Foam systems may be used to suppress the release of toxic vapours but this application is outside the scope of this European Standard. The engineering of foam systems is deemed to utilise proportioners and discharge devices evaluated and tested in accordance with EN 13565-1 using foam concentrates complying with EN 1568. Low and Medium Expansion Foam Systems are not suitable for fire extinguishment of cascading fuel or spray fires, however, they will/may be of value in the control of resultant spill fires. All foam systems are generally unsuitable for the following:  chemicals, such as cellulose nitrate, that release sufficient oxygen or other oxidising agents which can sustain combustion;  energised unenclosed electrical equipment;  metals such as sodium, potassium and sodium-potassium alloys which are reactive to water;  hazardous, water–reactive materials such as triethyl-aluminium and phosphorous pentoxide;  combustible metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Foam systems reduce the environmental impact of fire by reducing fire effluent both into the atmosphere and onto the ground. This is achieved through a more efficient application of fire extinguishing agent onto the seat of the fire. Such systems also provide increased safety for fire fighting personnel and neighbouring communities.
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EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 8 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and describes the methods for design, installation, testing and maintenance of low, medium, and high expansion foam fire extinguishing systems. This European Standard provides guidance for the design of various foam systems available to persons with knowledge and experience in determining the selection of foam fire extinguishing systems which will be effective in protecting specific hazard configurations. This European Standard does not cover a risk analysis carried out by a competent person. Nothing in this European Standard is intended to restrict new technologies or alternative arrangements, provided that the level of safety prescribed in this standard is not lowered, and supported by documented evidence/test reports. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 54, Fire detection and fire alarm systems EN 1568 (all parts), Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates EN 12094-1, Fixed firefighting systems — Components for gas extinguishing systems — Part 1: Requirements and test methods for electrical automatic control and delay devices EN 12259-1, Fixed firefighting systems — Components for sprinkler and water spray systems — Part 1: Sprinklers EN 12845:2003, Fixed firefighting systems — Automatic sprinkler systems — Design, installation and maintenance EN 13565-1:2003, Fixed firefighting systems — Foam systems — Requirements and test methods for components 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13565-1:2003 and the following apply. 3.1 mode of application method for the transportation of the foam onto the surface to be protected with the following subdivisions 3.2 semi-subsurface system where foam is delivered under the surface of the fuel and directed by a floating hose onto the surface to be protected 3.3 subsurface system where foam is delivered under the surface of the liquid 3.4 conventional (top pouring) system where foam is delivered onto the surface to be protected SIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 9 3.5 density/application rate calculated amount of foam solution in litres per square metre per minute 3.6 type of foam extinguishing systems subdivided into fixed, semi-fixed and mobile systems 3.7 mobile foam extinguishing system system where all components are mobile (portable/transportable) and handled, positioned and directed by authorised personnel 3.8 semi-fixed foam extinguishing system system where extinguishing foam is delivered through a fixed installed pipework and stationery foam making components whilst the foam concentrate only, or both the foam concentrate and water, are supplied from mobile appliances by authorised personnel 3.9 fixed foam extinguishing system system where all components of the foam extinguishing system and the foam solution supply are permanently installed to provide protection of a facility 3.10
area of operation minimum area for the design of the water and foam concentrate supplies 3.11 operation time minimum time for the supply of the extinguishing system with water 3.12 fire-fighting foam complex medium of air filled bubbles formed from a foam solution 3.13 aspirating component component within which air and foam solution are mixed to make foam 3.14 branchpipe component which projects foam in the form of a jet or spray 3.15 component item or piece of equipment conforming to EN 13565-1 and intended for use in a fixed foam fire extinguishing system 3.16 high back pressure foam generator component which introduces air into the foam solution stream for delivery against a high back pressure, for example, as is found in tank sub-surface mode 3.17 high expansion foam foam which has an expansion ratio greater than 200:1 SIST EN 13565-2:2009



EN 13565-2:2009 (E) 10 3.18 foam generator component which introduces air into the foam solution stream for delivery against a low back pressure, i.e. discharging against atmospheric pressure 3.19 low expansion foam foam which has an expansion ratio not greater than 20:1 3.20 foam chamber component that incorporates a vapour seal, a foam expansion chamber, and which delivers foam into a flammable or combustible liquid storage tank NOTE A foam
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