BS EN 12094-8:2006

This standard BS EN 12094-8:2006 Fixed firefighting systems. Components for gas extinguishing systems is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.220.20 Fire protection

This European Standard specifies requirements and describes test methods for flexible and rigid connectors used in CO₂ -, Inert Gas- or Halocarbon gas fire extinguishing systems.

This European Standard is applicable to connectors used:

• between container valves and the manifold (type 1 and type 5 connector);

• in pneumatic pilot lines (type 3 connector);

• in distribution pipework of fire extinguishing installations downstream of the manifold/selector valve (type 2 or type 4 connector).