1 Scope
This Part of BS 7273 gives recommendations for the planning, installation and servicing of mechanical
equipment for the actuation of gaseous fire extinguishing systems. It applies only
to mechanically actuated total flooding and local application gaseous fire extinguishing
systems. Mechanical detection devices are not suitable where the fire is likely to be of a
smouldering or primarily smoke producing type.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.