What is BS EN 15004-8 - Gas extinguishing systems for IG-100 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 15004-8 is the eighth part of the multi-series specifies requirements for gaseous fire-extinguishing systems, with respect to the IG-100 extinguishant. It includes details of physical properties, specification, usage, and safety.
BS EN 15004-8 is applicable for systems operating at nominal pressures of 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 15004-8 - Gas extinguishing systems for IG-100 extinguishant for?
BS EN 15004-8 on gas extinguishing systems for IG-100 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 15004-8- Gas extinguishing systems for IG-100 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 15004-8 provides guidelines on system design, including physical properties of extinguishing system, use of IG-100 systems, the safety of personnel, extinguishant quantity, and environmental properties.
BS EN 15004-8 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 15004-8 is beneficial as the properties, 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.