Fixed firefighting system. Gas extinguishing systems - Physical properties and system design of gas extinguishing systems for IG-55 extinguishant
Overview What is BS EN 15004-9 - Gas extinguishing systems for IG-55 extinguishant about? BS EN 15004 is a European Standard on gaseous extinguishing media and systems that are a part of fixed firefighting systems. The main objective of the BS EN 15004 series is to ensure gas extinguishing systems’ performance plays a positive role during a fire emergency. BS EN 15004-9 is the ninth part of the multi-series specifies requirements for gaseous fire-extinguishing systems, with respect to the IG-55 extinguishant. It includes details of physical properties, specification, usage, and safety aspects BS EN 15004-9 is applicable for systems operating at nominal pressures of 150 bar at 15 °C, 200 bar at 15 °C, and 300 bar at 15 °C. This does not preclude the use of other systems, although design data for other pressures are not available at this time. Who is BS EN 15004-9 - Gas extinguishing systems for IG-55 extinguishant for? BS EN 15004-9 on gas extinguishing systems for IG-55 extinguishant is relevant to: Manufacturers of fixed firefighting equipment Manufacturers of gas extinguishing systems Product designers Entities involved in fire safety engineering Fire safety department Why should you use BS EN 15004-9- Gas extinguishing systems for IG-55 extinguishant? A gas extinguishing system is a fire extinguishing system that extinguishes the fire with the help of a gaseous extinguishing agent through oxygen displacement. BS EN 15004-9 provides guidelines on system design, including physical properties of extinguishing systems, use of IG-55 systems, the safety of personnel, extinguishant quantity, and environmental properties. BS EN 15004-9 is helpful as the adoption of these requirements and specifications can aid in protecting safety personnel from hazards arising from: The extinguishant itself The combustion products of the fire Compliance with BS EN 15004-9 is beneficial as the properties, system design, performance requirements, and environmental guidelines enable you to establish efficient firefighting systems during hazardous situations, that are devoid of product failures, and contribute to a successful fire response.