What is BS EN 17407 about?
BS EN 17407 defines requirements and tests which apply to collecting heads with a nominal pressure of 16 bar (1,6 MPa) PN 16. which are used by fire and rescue services to combine two or more inlets into one or more outlets.
BS EN 17407 also defines requirements and tests which apply to dividing breechings with a nominal pressure of 16 bar (1,6 MPa) PN 16 which are used by fire and rescue services to divide one or more inlets into two or more outlets.
Note: BS EN 17407 is not applicable to collecting heads or dividing breechings which have been manufactured before its date of publication as European standard.
Who is BS EN 17407 for?
BS EN 17407 on collecting heads and dividing breechings PN 16 is useful for:
- Firefighters
- Fire and safety department
- Construction companies
- Manufacturers of firefighting pumps
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 17407?
The collecting head PN 16 is primarily intended for use during firefighting operations to connect one or more lines of hose.
The dividing breeching PN 16 with outlet valves is primarily intended for use during firefighting operations to divide one or more inlets into two or more outlets and fight the fire with more than one branch Pipe. Dividing and collecting breechings are used to either split the direction of water flow or merge two hose lines together. They are available in two different material types and are connected to lay flat fire hoses using instantaneous fire hose couplings. BS EN 17407 is useful in the piping system of fire extinguishers and irrigation systems for dividing the flow of water. It is normally dry but is used to pump water by charging using firefighting equipment.
BS EN 17407 is a valuable as it helps seafarers deal with extreme emergency situations, especially those involving fire. These essential components of a building's fire-fighting system are critical for the proper distribution of water in high-rises.