BS EN 13565‑1:2019

BSI Standards Publication

Fixed firefighting systems – Foam systems

Part 2: Requirements and test methods for components

BS EN 13565‑1:2019 BRITISH STANDARD

National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13565‑1:2019. It

supersedes BS EN 13565‑1:2003+A1:2007, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee FSH/18/7, Foam/Media Systems.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2019
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2019
ISBN 978 0 580 94187 0
ICS 13.220.20
Compliance with a B ritish Standard cannot con fer immunity from
legal obligations .

This British Standard was published under the authority of the

Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May 2019.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13565‑1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2019

I CS 1 3 .2 2 0 .2 0 Supersedes EN 1 3 565‑1 : 2 003 +A1 : 2 007

English Version

Fixed firefighting systems ‑ Foam systems ‑ Part 1:

Requirements and test methods for components
I n s ta l l atio n s fi xe s de lu t te co ntre l' i ncend ie - Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen ‑
Systèmes à émulseurs ‑ Partie 1 : Exigences et Schaumlöschanlagen ‑ Teil 1: Anforderungen
mé tho de s d'e s s a i s rel ati ve s au x co mp o s a nts und Prüfverfahren für Bauteile

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Contents Page

European foreword .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Normative re ferences ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4 General construction requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Permanent connections and joints ................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Bolting of pressure retaining parts .................................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Parts intended for removal during routine field maintenance ................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Removal ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.2 Re‑assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Hydrostatic strength ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Leak test ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Mechanical strength ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Castings ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Corrosion resistance of metal parts ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.1 Salt spray corrosion resistance of metal parts .................................................................................... 10
4.5.2 Copper alloy components stress corrosion test................................................................................. 11
4.5.3 Internal corrosion ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.6 Elastomers ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Plastics and reinforced resin materials .......................................................................................................................... 11
4.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7.2 Resistance to ageing................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7.3 Resistance to exposure to liquids ................................................................................................................... 12
4.8 Heat and fire resistance ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.8.1 Sprayers and nozzles ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.8.2 Foam generators ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.9 Components for low expansion foam systems ......................................................................................................... 12
4.9.1 Foam branchpipes ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.9.2 Foam sprayers ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.9.3 Foam pourers and foam chambers ................................................................................................................ 13
4.9.4 Vapour seals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.9.5 Low back pressure and high back pressure foam generators ............................................... 13
4.9.6 Semi‑subsurface hose units ................................................................................................................................. 13
4.10 Components for medium and high expansion foam systems ...................................................................... 13
4.10.1 Nozzles and sprayers ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.10.2 High expansion foam generators .................................................................................................................... 13
4.11 Tanks and pressure vessels for foam concentrates or solutions ............................................................... 14
4.11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.11.2 Tanks at atmospheric pressure ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.11.3 Pressure vessels ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
5 Performance Characteristics o f Foam Components ...................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Discharge coe fficients and characteristics o f branchpipes, sprayers and low and
high back pressure foam generators ................................................................................................................................. 14
5.1.1 Single orifice components ..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.2 Multiple orifice components ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Quality of foam from aspirating components ............................................................................................................ 15
5.2.1 Low and medium expansion components .............................................................................................. 15
5.2.2 High expansion components .............................................................................................................................. 15
5.3 Accuracy of proportioning components ........................................................................................................................ 15
6 Documentation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Preparation and maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 15

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6.2 Installation and user documentation ............................................................................................................................... 16

6.3 Design documentation .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
7 Marking ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
8 Evaluation o f con formity — Initial type testing ................................................................................................................ 16
8.1 Conformity ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.2 Modification ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.3 Prior testing ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.4 Grouping .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
8.5 Related components ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.6 Normal production ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
8.7 Reference samples ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.8 Test sequence ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Annex A (normative) Hydrostatic test ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Annex B (normative) Ageing test for plastics, thermoplastics or thermosets; and rein forced
resin materials ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Annex C (normative) Liquid exposure test.................................................................................................................................................. 21
Annex D (normative) Heat and fire resistance test for foam generators .................................................................... 22
Annex E (normative) Flow tests .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Annex F (normative) Quality o f foam from aspirating components ................................................................................. 24
Annex G (normative) High expansion foam generator test........................................................................................................ 25
Annex H (normative) Range tests for branchpipes ............................................................................................................................ 26
Annex I (normative) Area coverage test for foam sprayers and nozzles ...................................................................... 27
Annex J (normative) Maximum flow and back pressure............................................................................................................... 29
Annex K (normative) Insertion and deployment o f semi-subsurface hose .............................................................. 31
Annex L (normative) Salt spray corrosion test ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Annex M (normative) Stress corrosion test................................................................................................................................................ 33
Annex N (normative) Internal corrosion test ........................................................................................................................................... 34

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European foreword
T his do cument (E N 1 3 5 65 -1 : 2 019) has b een prep ared by Technical C ommittee C E N/ TC 191 , “Fi xed

firefighting s ys tems ” the secretariat o f which is held by B SI .

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the lates t by Novemb er 2 019, and con flic ting national s tandards

shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2019.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document will supersede EN 13565‑1:2003+A1:2007.

Compared to the previous edition, the following changes have been made:

1) the foreword has b een up dated;

2) normative re ferences have b een up dated;

3) 4.1 revised;

4) 4.4 revis ed;

5) 4.5 revised;

6) 4.6 revised;

7) 4.9 replaces C lause 8;

8) 4.10 replaces C laus e 9 ;

9) 4.11 replaces C laus e 10 ;

10) Clause 5 changed to ‘p er formance charac teris tics o f fo am comp onents ’;

11) Clause 6 , new clause ‘do cumentation’;

12) Clause 7 replaces C lause 11 ;

1 3) Clause 8 replaces C lause 1 2 ;

14) Annex A revis ed;

15) Annex E requirements clause re ference added;

16) Annex F requirements clause reference added.

17 ) Annex G revised;

18) Annex H revis ed;

19) Annex I revised;

2 0) Annex J revised;

2 1) Annexes K, L, M, N added.

EN 13565, Fixed firefighting systems — Foam systems, is currently composed with the following parts:
— Part 1: Requirements and test methods for components;
— Part 2: Design, construction and maintenance.

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According to the CEN‑CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope

The requirements of this document set out the materials, construction, and performance of components
intended for use in fixed foam fire fighting systems, and using foam concentrates con forming to
EN 1568‑1 to EN 1568‑4. The components covered are: proportioners, sprayers, semi‑subsurface hose
units, branchpipes, low/medium expansion foam generators, high expansion foam generators, foam
chambers, tanks and pressure vessels. Methods of test are given in Annex A to Annex K.

Requirements are also given for the provision of the characteristic data needed for correct application
of components.

NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated pressures are gauge pressures expressed in bar.

The requirements of this document do not cover, except where stated, the use of combinations of
components to form part, or the whole, o f a fire fighting system.
NOTE 2 Components conforming to this document are not necessarily compatible one with another.

Requirements for pumps, motors and the functioning o f mechanical components (i.e. remote control
turrets) are outside the scope o f this document.

2 Normative re ferences

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated re ferences, the latest edition o f the re ferenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1568‑1:2018, Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 1: Specification for medium
expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids
EN 1568‑2:2018, Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 2: Specification for high expansion
foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids

EN 1568‑3:2018, Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 3 Specification for low expansion
foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids

EN 1568‑4:2018, Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 4: Specification for low expansion
foam concentrates for surface application to water-miscible liquids

EN 12259‑1:1999+A1:2001, Fixed fire fighting systems — Components for sprinkler and water spray
systems — Part 1: Sprinklers
EN 1092‑1, Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated — Part 1: Steel flanges
EN 12542 , LPG equipment and accessories — Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced
for the storage o f Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m 3 — Design
and manufacture
EN ISO 225, Fasteners — Bolts, screws, studs and nuts — Symbols, designations and dimensions (ISO 225)
EN ISO 175, Plastics — Methods o f test for the determination o f the effects o f immersion in liquid
chemicals (ISO 175)
EN ISO 179‑1, Plastics — Determination of Charpy impact properties — Part 1: Non-instrumented impact
test (ISO 179-1)
EN ISO 180, Plastics — Determination o f Izod impact strength (ISO 180)
EN ISO 527‑1, Plastics — Determination o f tensile properties — Part 1: General principles (ISO 527-1)

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EN ISO 898‑1, Mechanical properties o f fasteners made o f carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts,
screws and studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-1)
EN ISO 898‑2, Mechanical properties o f fasteners made o f carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 2: Nuts with
specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-2)
ISO 7‑1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads — Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances
and designation
ISO 888, Fasteners — Bolts, screws and studs — Nominal lengths and thread lengths
ISO 4633, Rubber seals — Joint rings for water supply, drainage and sewerage pipelines — Specification
for materials

ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes o f this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3 .1
component
item or piece o f equipment intended for use in a fixed foam fire extinguishing system
3.2
aspirating component
component within which air and foam solution are mixed to make foam
3.3
non-aspirating component
components which discharge a spray of foam solution so that mixing with air and formation of foam
takes place outside the component
3 .4
proportioning component
component which controls the mixing o f foam concentrate into a water flow, at a predetermined ratio,
to produce a foam solution
NOTE Proportioning components are variously described as inline, bypass and round the pump inductors,
injectors, eductors, proportioners, venturis, constant and variable flow valves, orifice plates, water powered
foam pumps and displacement proportioners.

3.5
single orifice component
component in which liquid flows through a single flow controlling orifice
3 .6
multiple orifice component
component in which liquid flows simultaneously through more than one flow controlling orifice
3 .7
branchpipe
component which projects foam in the form of a jet or spray

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3.8
foam chamber
component that incorporates a vapour seal, a foam expansion chamber, and which delivers foam into a
flammable or combustible liquid storage tank
NOTE A foam generator can be connected to the foam chamber inlet.

3 .9
foam generator
component which introduces air into the foam solution stream for delivery against a low back pressure,
i.e. discharging against atmospheric pressure

3 .10
high back pressure foam generator
component which introduces air into the foam solution stream for delivery against a high back pressure,
for example, as is found in tank sub‑surface injection

3 .11
monitor
component consisting of a branchpipe or jet/fog nozzle and turret

NOTE This standard is considering the mechanical properties and foam discharge performance only. Different
types o f operation (electrically, hydraulically, water motor oscillating) are not subject o f this standard.

3 .1 2
foam pourer (foam discharge outlet)
component which discharges foam gently and indirectly onto the fuel surface

NOTE Some pourers are designed to discharge the foam tangentially in order to create a circular motion, and
thus promote foam distribution.

3 .1 3
semi-subsur face hose unit
component which delivers foam below the sur face o f a flammable liquid so that it rises to the liquid
sur face within a flexible hose and spreads over the liquid sur face
3 .14
turret
device on which a foam branchpipe is mounted to allow rotation and elevation

NOTE The requirements for the testing of turrets are outside the scope of this standard.

3 .15
vapour seal
frangible component designed to prevent tank contents vapours entering the foam pipework system
while allowing foam to flow into the tank during system operation
3 .16
sprayer
open nozzle which discharges a spray of foam or foam solution

NOTE The terms sprayer and nozzle are regarded as interchangeable.

3 .17
low expansion foam
foam which has an expansion ratio not greater than 20

[SOURCE: EN 1568‑4:2018, 3.3]

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3 .18
medium expansion foam
foam which has an expansion ratio greater than 20 but not greater than 200
[SOURCE: EN 1568‑4:2018, 3.4]
3 .19
high expansion foam
foam which has an expansion ratio greater than 200
[SOURCE: EN 1568‑4:2018, 3.5]
3.20
working pressure
pressure at which the component is used in the system
3 . 21
discharge characteris tic
pres s ure vs . flow relationship for comp onents

3.22
discharge coe fficient (K factor)

K factor for the formula where Q is the flow rate through the comp onent in l/min and dP is
the inlet pressure in bar
3.23
expansion ratio
ratio of the volume of foam to the volume of foam solution from which it is made

4 General construction requirements

4.1 Connections

4.1 .1 Permanent connections and j oints

Permanent joints on components for connection to pipework or other components shall conform to
ISO 7‑1, or EN 1092‑1 . O ther technical s p eci fications valid in the place o f use o f the comp onent may
be acceptable.

4.1 .2 Bolting o f pressure retaining parts

Bolts, nuts and/or studs used to fasten pressure retaining parts shall conform to EN ISO 898‑1 and
EN ISO 898‑2.
The calculated load on any bolt or stud excluding the force required to compress the gasket shall not
exceed the minimum tens ile s trength s p eci fied in EN 225, ISO 888 or EN ISO 898‑1 when the component

is pressurized to four times the rated working pressure.

The area of the application of pressure shall be calculated using the following assumptions:
— If a full‑face gasket is used, the assumed area of pressure application extends out to the centre line
of the bolts.
— I f an 'O' ring seal or ring gasket is used, the as s umed area o f pres s ure appl ication extends out to the

centre o f the 'O ' ring or gasket.

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4.2 Parts intended for removal during routine field maintenance

4.2 .1 Removal

Parts intended for removal during routine field maintenance shall be accessible, removable, and
replaceable without damage using appropriate tools normally used by the trade, or special tools
recommended by the component manufacturer.

4.2 .2 Re-assembly

The design and construction o f any part intended for removal during routine field maintenance shall be
such that it cannot be re‑assembled so as to cause malfunction of the component, without an external
visible indication.

4.3 Hydrostatic strength

4.3 .1 Leak test

The pressure retaining parts o f components (including the connection joints), except atmospheric
storage tanks and pressure vessels, shall withstand for 10 min without leakage an internal hydrostatic

pressure o f 1,5 times the working pressure specified by the manu facturer bar, when tested in
accordance with Annex A.

4.3 .2 Mechanical strength

The component housing shall withstand for 10 min without rupture a pressure of three times the design

working pressure bar without rupture when tested in accordance with Annex A.

4.4 Castings

Castings shall not be plugged or filled.

Castings should be free from adhering sand and scale.

4.5 Corrosion resistance o f metal parts

4.5 .1 Salt spray corrosion resistance o f metal parts

All mechanical components shall conform to the following after being tested in accordance with Annex L:

a) shall function in accordance with the manu facturer’s per formance parameters;
b) any corrosion resistant coating (such as paint) shall remain intact and shall adhere to the sur face
so as not to be removable (when removal exposes a material subject to corrosion) by such action as
washing or rubbing with a fingernail;
c) dissimilar metals in contact or close proximity with one another shall show no signs o f
galvanic corrosion;
d) the sample shall show no destruction o f metal sur faces having no protective coating or paint.
Equipment constructed of metallic materials other than brass, bronze or ferrous metals shall conform
to the requirements specified in 4.5.1 except that the salt spray exposure shall be 720 hrs.

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4.5 .2 Copper alloy components stress corrosion test

If copper alloy components are used the components shall conform to the following after being tested
in accordance with Annex M:

a) shall function in accordance with the manu facturer’s per formance parameters;
b) shall show no signs o f cracking when examined under 25 × magnification;
c) comply with the hydrostatic strength test under 4.3.1.
For large non‑moving parts and non‑pressure components the test may be carried out using
representative material samples e.g. where the large component comprises a cast and machined
component the test piece shall be similarly cast and machined. Sub‑assemblies of moving parts
may be tested.

4.5 .3 Internal corrosion

Other than the exception below, those parts of components which are exposed to foam concentrate,
foam solution, other specific liquids, or to unusual atmospheric conditions shall be resistant to that
exposure when tested in accordance with Annex N.

The test may be carried out either using the complete component or a sub‑assembly comprising the
complete water/foam passageways.

At the conclusion of the test, check that the mechanical operation of all working parts is unimpaired
and that there are no significant corrosion e ffects inside or outside. Significant corrosion de fects are
pits, cracks and blisters.

The foam concentrate manufacturer should always be consulted on the suitability of containers and
their linings and external paint finish, valves, fittings and pipework, for long-term storage o f concentrate
or solution.

This requirement does not apply to components that are exposed to the corrosive media (i.e. foam
concentrate or foam solution) during the limited period o f foam discharge.

4.6 Elastomers

Elastomeric joint rings shall conform to the requirements of Type #W of ISO 4633. Manufacturer’s shall
provide evidence that any elastomers used are compatible with the media in which they are in contact.

4.7 Plastics and rein forced resin materials

4.7.1 General

Plastics, thermoplastics or thermosets; or rein forced resin components, which are essential to the
operation or safety of the product, shall meet the relevant requirements of 4.7.2 and 4.7.3.

4.7.2 Resistance to ageing

After ageing in accordance with Annex B , specimens o f plastics and rein forced resin materials (other
than elastomeric joint rings covered in 4.6 ) used for components shall:

a) have a tensile strength changed by no more than 50 % o f the value be fore exposure,
b) have an elongation at break o f not less than 50 % o f the value be fore exposure or;
c) have an impact strength not less than 50 % o f the value be fore exposure (this method is relevant to
sti ff plastics i.e. flexible plastics shall be evaluated using the tensile test),

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d) show no s igns o f cracking.

4.7.3 Resistance to exposure to liquids

Plas tics , thermoplas tics or thermosets; and rein forced res in materials which come into contac t with

foam concentrate, foam solution or water after exposure to the particular liquid in accordance with
Annex C shall have:

a) a tens i le s trength not changed by more than 5 0 % o f the value b e fore exp os ure,

b) an elongation at break o f not les s than 5 0 % o f the value b e fore exp os ure, or;

c) an imp ac t s trength not changed by more than 5 0 % o f the value b e fore exp os ure (this method is

relevant to s ti ff plas tics i . e. flexible plas tics shal l b e evaluated us ing the tens ile tes t) ,

d) no s ign s o f cracking.

4.8 Heat and fire resistance

4.8.1 Sprayers and nozzles

Sprayers and nozzles, when tested in accordance with the heat resistance test in
E N 1 2 2 59 -1 :19 9 9 +A1 : 2 0 01 , Annex O, shal l not show s igni ficant de formation or breakage.

4.8.2 Foam generators

Fo am generators intended to b e located entirely within the protec ted (fire) area (i. e. generators that

draw air/s moke from the protec ted area) shal l meet the requirements o f 5.1 and 5.2 after testing in
accordance with Annex D.

4.9 Components for low expansion foam systems

4.9.1 Foam branchpipes

The range of discharge shall be not less than the manufacturer’s stated values when tested in accordance
with Annex H.

4.9.2 Foam sprayers

4.9.2.1 Strainers
Sprayers, which do not allow a 6,0 mm sphere to pass through the waterway, shall be protected by a
s trainer. Where the s prayers are mounted on on ly corros ion res is tant pip ework (i. e. s tain les s s teel and

cupro nickel) the s trainer may b e fitted at the in let to the pip ework. Where the s prayers are mounted

on s teel pip ework they shal l each b e fitted with a s trainer.

The free area of the strainer shall be not less than three times the cross‑sectional area of the nozzle
b ore(s) , the ap er ture s i ze shal l b e no greater than 8 0 % o f the s mal les t ori fice.

4.9.2.2 Area coverage

The area coverage of foam sprayers when tested in accordance with the method in Annex I shall be that
area coverage in which the amount o f col lec ted water in the meas uring containers (each representing

0,25 m 2 ) corres p onds to a water dens ity o f at leas t 5 mm/min in average and with no more than 10 % o f

containers having les s than 2 , 5 mm . I t shal l b e within ± 10 % o f the manu fac turer’s s tated l imits at the

s tated pres s ures , flows and mounting heights .

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4.9.3 Foam pourers and foam chambers

The passageway flow capacity shall be su fficient to pass foam at the maximum rate provided by the
largest foam maker recommended by the manufacturer for use with the pourer or chamber when
tested in accordance with Annex J.

4.9.4 Vapour seals

4.9.4.1 Upstream pressure — Non rupture

A vapour seal shall not rupture when a positive pressure difference of 0,1 bar is applied to the
upstream (foam inlet side) face when tested in accordance with Annex J.

4.9.4.2 Upstream pressure — Rupture

A vapour seal shall rupture when a positive pressure difference of 0,25 bar is applied to the upstream
(foam inlet side) face when tested in accordance with Annex J.

4.9.4.3 Downstream pressure — Non rupture

A vapour seal shall not rupture when a positive pressure difference 0,1 bar is applied to the
downstream (tank side) face when tested in accordance with Annex J.

4.9.5 Low back pressure and high back pressure foam generators
These units shall generate foam within the manu facturer’s per formance figures at their minimum
claimed differential pressure when tested in accordance with Annex J.

4.9.6 Semi-subsurface hose units

These units shall discharge foam within the manu facturer’s stated per formance figures at their
minimum inlet pressure when tested in accordance with Annex J, and shall insert and deploy the hose in
accordance with Annex K, ready to distribute foam into a tank when tested in accordance with Annex F.

Hoses shall be suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

4.10 Components for medium and high expansion foam systems

4.10.1 Nozzles and sprayers

Sprayers, which do not allow a 6,0 mm sphere to pass through the waterway, shall be protected by a
strainer. Where the sprayers are mounted on only corrosion resistant pipework (i.e. stainless steel and
cupro nickel) the strainer may be fitted at the inlet to the pipework. Where the sprayers are mounted
on steel pipework they shall each be fitted with a strainer.
The free area of the strainer shall be not less than three times the cross‑sectional area of the nozzle
bore(s), the aperture size shall be no greater than 80 % o f the smallest orifice.

4.10.2 High expansion foam generators

Nozzles of high expansion generators, which will not allow a 6,0 mm sphere to pass through the
waterway, shall be protected by a strainer. Where the high expansion generators are mounted on only
corrosion resistant pipework (i.e. stainless steel and cupro nickel) the strainer may be fitted at the inlet
to the pipework. Where the high expansion generators are mounted on steel pipework they shall each
be fitted with a strainer.

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The free area of the strainer shall be not less than three times the cross‑sectional area of the nozzle
bore(s), the aperture size shall be no greater than 80 % o f the smallest orifice.

4.11 Tanks and pressure vessels for foam concentrates or solutions

4.11.1 General

4.11.1.1 Foam concentrate tank sediment pockets

For foam concentrate storage tanks for protein based foams and/or constructed using unlined carbon
steel the outlet from the storage tank shall be raised above the base to provide sediment pocket. The
capacities of sediment pockets shall be excluded in assessing the quantity of foam concentrate or premix
in the tank. The capacity o f the sediment pocket shall be sized to contain 2 % o f the tank contents.
This requirement does not apply to bladder tanks.

4.11.1.2 Storage tank connections

Storage tanks shall be provided with:
a) a means o f measuring the contents;
b) outlet, filling, draining and sampling connections;
c) means o f access for inspection and cleaning o f internal sur faces.

4.11.2 Tanks at atmospheric pressure

Storage tanks at atmospheric pressure shall be provided with a means of accommodating thermal
expansion of the contents.
For storage tanks at atmospheric pressure thermal expansion may be accommodated by means of a
closed vertical riser/expansion dome with a pressure vacuum vent valve. Where storage tanks are
vented to atmosphere, the air/liquid interface should be of the minimum practicable area in order to
minimize the possibility of internal corrosion of the tank or formation of sludge. The foam concentrate
manufacturer should always be consulted to ensure that foam storage longevity requirements are met.

4.11.3 Pressure vessels

Pressure vessels for foam concentrate, foam solution or water shall conform to the requirements
of EN 12542 for carbon steel tanks. Pressure vessels for other substances that are constructed in
accordance with other technical specifications valid in the place o f use o f the product are also permitted.
Vessels constructed from other suitable materials may also be used.

5 Performance Characteristics o f Foam Components

5.1 Discharge coe fficients and characteristics o f branchpipes, sprayers and low and
high back pressure foam generators

5.1.1 Single orifice components

The discharge coe fficient or pressure/flow characteristic shall be within ± 5 % o f the value stated by
the manufacturer when measured in accordance with Annex E.
NOTE This e ffectively requires the flow rate to be within ± 5 % o f that claimed by the manu facturer.

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5 .1 .2 Multiple orifice components

The discharge coe fficient or pressure/flow characteristic shall be within ± 10 % o f the value stated by
the manufacturer when measured in accordance with Annex E.

NOTE This e ffectively requires the flow rate to be within ± 10 % o f that claimed by the manu facturer.

Where such components may be used in combination with venturi type proportioning components
(i.e. injectors, eductors and inductors) the discharge coe fficient or characteristic tolerance shall be
compatible with that of the proportioning component.

5 .2 Quality o f foam from aspirating components

5 .2 .1 Low and medium expansion components

The expansion and drainage time of foam produced by an aspirating component in conjunction with
any stated associated equipment, using a foam concentrate recommended by the manufacturer and
conforming to EN 1568‑1 to EN 1568‑4 shall conform to the manufacturer stated values when tested in
accordance with Annex F.

The expansion and drainage time o f non-aspirated foam may be di fficult to measure and there fore
there are no corresponding requirements for non‑aspirating components.

5 .2 .2 High expansion components

The generator shall be o f su fficient capacity to produce foam at the maximum rate specified by the
manufacturer when tested in accordance with Annex G.

Foam shall be produced by high expansion foam aspirating components in conjunction with any
associated equipment, using a foam concentrate recommended by the manufacturer and conforming
to EN 1568‑2 . The foam produced shall conform to manufacturer stated values for foam production
capacity and expansion when tested in accordance with Annex G.

5 .3 Accuracy o f proportioning components

The flow/pressure loss characteristic and foam solution concentration produced by a proportioning
component shall be within the working range as stated by the manufacturer, and shall be within the
following criteria when tested in accordance with section 2 of Nordtest Method NT Fire 042:

a) not less than the rated concentration;

b) not more than 30 % above the rated concentration or 1 % point above the rated concentration
(whichever is less).
Other methods may be used provided correlating results can be shown.

Foam concentrate substitutes, with the equivalent viscosity characteristics, may be used when testing
proportioning components.

6 Documentation

6.1 Preparation and maintenance

The manufacturer shall prepare and maintain documentation.

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6.2 Installation and user documentation

The manufacturer shall prepare installation and user documentation, which shall be submitted to the
testing authority together with the sample(s). This documentation shall comprise at least the following:
a) a general description o f the component, including a list o f its features and functions;
b) a technical specification including:
1) the in formation mentioned in 4.1 ;
2) su fficient in formation to permit an assessment o f the compatibility with other components o f
the system (i f applicable e.g. mechanical, electrical or so ftware compatibility);
c) installation instructions including mounting instructions;
d) operating instructions.

6.3 Design documentation

The manufacturer shall prepare design documentation, which shall be submitted to the testing
authority together with the sample(s). This documentation shall include drawings, parts lists, block
diagrams (i f applicable), circuit diagrams (i f applicable) and a functional description to such an extent
that compliance with this document can be checked and that a general assessment of the design
is possible.

7 Marking

The marking shall be non-detachable, non-flammable, permanent and legible.

The components shall be marked with:

a) name or trademark o f the manu facturer;

b) model designation (type);
c) some mark(s) or code(s) (e.g. serial number or batch number), by which, or at least, the date or batch
and place o f manu facture (i f several places o f manu facture) can be identified by the manu facturer;
d) working pressure(s) i f relevant;
e) direction o f flow i f relevant;
f) nominal flow rate in l/min i f relevant;
g) percentage induction rate i f relevant.

8 Evaluation o f con formity — Initial type testing

8.1 Con formity

Initial type testing shall be performed to demonstrate conformity with this standard.

All characteristics, applicable to each product, given in Clauses 4 to 7 shall be subject to this initial type
testing, except as described in 8.3 to 8.5.

The order of tests is given in Table 1.

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8.2 Modification
I n the case o f mo di fication o f the comp onent or o f the method o f pro duc tion (where thes e may a ffec t

the s tated prop er ties) , initial typ e tes ting shal l b e p er formed. Al l charac teris tics , applicable to each

product, given in Clauses 4 to 7, and which may b e changed by the mo di fication, shal l b e s ubj ec t to this

initial type testing, except as described in 8.3 to 8.5.

8.3 Prior testing

Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard may be taken into account
providing that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test method under the same system of
attestation of conformity on the same component or components of similar design, construction and
functionality, such that the results are applicable to the component in question.

8.4 Grouping
Components may be grouped into families where one or more characteristics are the same for all
components within that family or the test results are representative of all components within that
family. In this case not all components of the family have to be tested for the purposes of the initial
type testing.

8.5 Related components

This standard may by reference to special supporting standards identify characteristics of the related
components, e.g. required special characteristics of subparts of the components, for which proof
delivered by the manu fac turer is cons idered to b e s u fficient. I f these charac teris tics have previously

been demonstrated to be in accordance with the requirements of the supporting standards referred
to, no further evaluation of the component, in respect of these characteristics, is required to show
conformity with this standard.

8.6 Normal production

Test samples shall be representative of the normal production. If the test samples are prototypes, they
shall be representative of the intended future production and shall be selected by the manufacturer.

8.7 Re ference samples

I f the technical do cumentation o f the tes t s amples do es not give a s u fficient b as is for later compliance

checks , a re ference s ample (identi fied and marked) shal l remain avai lable for this purp ose.

8.8 Test sequence

Any initial type testing and its results shall be documented in a test report.

Table 1 — Recommended test sequence for components

Test Proportion ‑ Sprayer Semi-sub- Branch ‑ Low/Medium High expan ‑ Foam
ers sur face pipe expansion sion foam chamber
hose unit foam genera ‑ generators
tors and high
back pres ‑
sure genera‑
tors
Leak test 6 6
Mechanical 7 7 8 7 7 8
test
Corrosion 5 7 5 6 5 3 6

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Visual exami ‑ 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
nation
Documenta‑ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
tion
Heat and fire 6 6 6a 7
resistance
Discharge co ‑ 3 3 3 3 3 4
e fficient/
characteristic
Foam quality 5 4 4 5 4
Accuracy o f 4
proportioning
Range 5
Area coverage 4
Capacity 5
Vapour seals 3
Foam genera‑ 4
tion
a Only for generators subjected to fire exposure.

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Annex A
(normative)

Hydrostatic test

A.1 General

NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the possible hazards caused by breakage of pressurized components
during testing.

NOTE 2 See 4.3.

A.2 Leak test

Blank o ff or plug all orifices, leaving one connection for pressurization and an outlet fitted with a
suitable valve for venting air. Fill the component with water, close the air vent and pressurize at
a rate not exceeding 2 bar/s to not less than the pressure specified in 4.3.1 and maintain this for a
minimum of 10 min.

During this test, bolts and gaskets employed within castings or parts of a large area may be reinforced
by using high tensile bolts and clamps, and for regularly employed gaskets and seals, other materials
capable of withstanding the test pressure may be substituted.

Examine for and report any leakage or rupture.

A.3 Mechanical strength

Blank o ff or plug all orifices, leaving one connection for pressurization and an outlet fitted with a
suitable valve for venting air. Fill the component with water, close the air vent and pressurize at
a rate not exceeding 2 bar/s to not less than the pressure specified in 4.3.2 and maintain this for a
minimum of 10 min.

During this test, bolts and gaskets employed within castings or parts of a large area may be reinforced
by using high tensile bolts and clamps, and for regularly employed gaskets and seals, other materials
capable of withstanding the test pressure may be substituted.

Examine for and report any rupture.

NOTE The hydrostatic pressure test for strength o f body castings, flanges, covers and the like, is not to be
considered a test for bolts, gaskets or seals.

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Annex B
(normative)

Ageing test for plastics, thermoplastics or thermosets; and

rein forced resin materials

B.1 General

NOTE 1 See 4.7.2 .

Place five s p ecimens o f the material under tes t in an air tolerance oven at (10 0 ± 2 ) °C for 3 0 days . Al low

to cool in air at (2 3 ± 3 ) °C for (2 4 ± 4) h b e fore tes ting.

NOTE 2 Certain plastics require a lower oven temperature. In such cases, if the acceleration factors are
u n known, it ca n b e a s s umed that the loweri ng o f the temp erature b y 10 ° C i mplies a doubl i ng o f the agei ng ti me

(i . e . 9 0 ° C for 6 0 days) .

B.2 Tensile strength and elongation test

Test the samples using any suitable method described in EN ISO 527‑1, and record the results.

B.3 Impact test

Tes t the s amples us ing the methods describ ed in E N I SO 179 -1 (charpy) or E N I SO 18 0 (I zod) .

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Annex C
(normative)

Liquid exposure test

NOTE See 4.7.3 .

I mmerse five s amples in each o f the l iquids with which the material comes into contac t, in accordance

with EN ISO 175 , for (16 8 ± 4) h at (70 ± 2 ) °C . Us e the tes t liquid, i . e. p otable water, seawater or a foam
concentrate or foam solution recommended by the manufacturer. After exposure immerse the samples
in the s ame l iquid for 3 0 min at (2 3 ± 2 ) ° C . Meas ure the tens i le s trength, p ercentage elongation or

impact resistance in accordance with Annex B.

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Annex D
(normative)

Heat and fire resistance test for foam generators

NOTE See 4.8.2 .

The generator complete with its foam solution piping and wiring, if electrically powered, shall be
suspended (2 000 ± 100) mm above a (4,5 ± 0,1) m 2 fire test tray containing (180 ± 5) l o f n-heptane
fuel on a 90 l water layer which is shielded against wind and air draught to ensure flame impingement
on the generator. A fter ignition o f the fuel the generator shall be exposed to the flames for 5 min ± 10 s.

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Annex E
(normative)

Flow tests

E.1 General
NOTE See 5.1.

Measure water flow rates at an air temperature o f (15 ± 10) °C, and with a supply o f water, suitable for
use with the component, at temperatures within the ranges quoted by the component manufacturer
using methods accurate to ± 2 %. Measure the inlet pressure to an accuracy o f ± 2 %.

E.2 Discharge coe fficient

Record flow rates at the nominal minimum, nominal medium and nominal maximum recommended
inlet pressures. Calculate the discharge coe fficient (K) as:

where

Q is the flow rate, in litres per minute;

P is the inlet pressure, in bar.
Su ffixes 1, 2 and 3 relate to the minimum, nominal, and maximum.

E.3 Discharge characteristic

Record the flow rates at no less than five pressure increments across the operating range specified by
the manu facturer. Present the results in the form o f a graph o f flow vs. inlet pressure.

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Annex F
(normative)

Quality o f foam from aspirating components

F.1 General
NOTE See 5.2 .

To determine the expansion and drainage times of foams produced by aspirating components, the test
procedures in EN 1568‑1, and EN 1568‑3, shall be used. For high expansion foams, the expansion ratio
should be calculated based on the tests in Annex G.

F.2 Low expansion foams

The procedure in EN 1568‑3:2018, Annex G shall be used with the exception that the foam making
nozzle described in EN 1568‑3:2018, G.1.3, Figure G.3 is replaced by the component being tested. The
discharged foam shall be collected using the collector shown in EN 1568‑3:2018, Figure G.2 . Care shall
be taken in locating the collector in relation to the component being tested to ensure that an adequate
quantity and quality of foam is collected.

This test may be carried out in conjunction with Annex H of this standard for foam branchpipes.

Where high capacity branchpipes are being tested a foam collection duct and sample collecting shelter
may be required.

F.3 Medium expansion foams

The procedure in EN 1568‑1:2018, Annex G shall be used with the exception that the foam making nozzle
described in EN 1568‑1:2018, G.1.2 , Figure G.2 is replaced by the component being tested. A separate
foam collector is not required for this test. The discharged foam is collected in the vessel shown in
EN 1568‑1:2018, Figure G.1.

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Annex G
(normative)

High expansion foam generator test

NOTE 1 See 5.2 and 4.10.2 .

C arr y out the tes t in a s uitable enclos ure (col lec tion chamb er) cons truc ted with fo am-tight wal l s and

flo or, with a wal l height o f (3 ± 0 ,1) m high and a volume s u fficient for a discharge time o f 6 0 s to 9 0 s

and means o f s u fficient air dis placement, at an air temp erature o f (1 5 ± 10) °C with a water s upply and

foam concentrate suitable for use with the generator being tested.

I ns tal l the generator in the tes t faci l ity in accordance with the manu fac turer's ins truc tions so that the

lowes t p oint o f the outlet is at a height within 3 , 5 m to 4 m ab ove the flo or.

Wet the tes t wal l s and floor o f the col lec tion chamb er and op erate the generator at the manu fac turer’s

stated minimum operating pressure. Start the test with the foam directed outside the collection
chamber and when steady‑state conditions are obtained, direct the foam into the collecting chamber
and s tar t the time meas urement. Meas ure and record the fo am solution flow rate and the pres s ure at

the inlet to the generator, as described in Annex E in order to allow the calculation of foam production
rate (m 3 /m in) and exp ans ion ratio.

Al low the generator to fi l l the tes t faci lity to a height o f approximately 3 m immediately in front o f the

outlet. Record the time taken.

Allow the depth of the foam layer to stabilize for 10 s to 15 s then measure and determine the average
depth of the foam layer.

Calculate the volume of expanded foam generated per minute and the expansion ratio.

Repeat the test at the nominal and maximum stated pressures.

NO T E 2 T h i s tes t i s b a s ed on the as s ump tion that the generator i s mounte d (or lo c ated) ab ove the fo am in a

real installation.

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Annex H
(normative)

Range tests for branchpipes

NOTE See 4.9.1.

Set up the aspirating component to discharge foam using water and foam concentrate at the
manu facturer's specified concentration using a concentrate specified by the component manu facturer.
Non‑aspirating components shall be tested with water only.

Carry out the test at a wind speed o f not more than 16 km/h (4,4 m/s). Direct the discharge downwind
with the nozzle elevated at 30° to the horizontal. Allow the foam discharge to fall onto a hard sur face at
the same elevation as the component and visually estimate the maximum, minimum and the point of the
ground pattern where the bulk of the foam falls. Record the distances from these points to the nozzle
tip as the ranges at the minimum, median and maximum inlet pressures specified by the manu facturer.
Record the wind speed and wind direction during each range measurement. The wind meter should be
located at 4 m to 5 m height above ground level, not more than 10 m away from the foam branchpipe.

Test nozzles that have a variable discharge pattern at the settings that give maximum and
minimum ranges.

Fixed branchpipes intended for covering diked areas shall be installed in accordance with the
manu facturer’s specifications.

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Annex I
(normative)

Area coverage test for foam sprayers and nozzles

NOTE See 4.9.2.

Install, in a test chamber of dimensions shown in Figure I.1, four sprayer or nozzles of the same type,
arranged in a square, on piping prepared for this purpose. Use the arrangement of the piping, sprayer or
nozzles and containers shown in Figure I.1. Ensure the yoke arms of the sprayers/nozzles are parallel
to the supply pipes. Pipes shall be sized to ensure minimal hydraulic pressure losses.
Distance between the ceiling and the deflector as specified by the manu facturer.
Fit the sprayers/nozzles directly into the horizontal pipework by means o f “tee” or “elbow” fittings.
Position the square measuring containers, (with sides (500 ± 10) mm) centrally in the room beneath
the four sprayers/nozzles with a distance o f (2,7 ± 0,25) m between the ceiling and the upper edge o f
the measuring containers.
Discharge water through the sprayers/nozzles under test for at least 120 s at the nominal medium
pressure and flowrate. Measure the volume o f water in each measuring container and calculate the
average coverage area in accordance with 4.9.2.2.
The test arrangement in EN 12259‑1:1999+A1:2001, D.3 may be used.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 sprinkler
2 measuring container
3 water flow
4 maximum spacing specified by the manu facturer

Figure I.1 — Layout o f water distribution test chamber

Discharge water through the sprayers or nozzles under test for at least 120 s at the nominal pressure
and flowrate. Measure the volume o f water in the measuring containers.

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Annex J
(normative)

Maximum flow and back pressure

J.1 General
NOTE See 4.9.3, 4.9.4, 4.9.5 and 4.9.6.

C arr y out the tes t at an air temp erature o f (1 5 ± 10) °C and with a s upply o f water, s uitable for use with

the component and foam concentrate.

J.2 Flow
I ns tal l the fo am comp onent under tes t in a s imu lated p or tion o f a flammable l iquid s torage tan k or other

test set up. Use a foam proportioner of a capacity equal to the maximum capacity of the component
under test as stated by the manufacturer. Pass foam through the foam component at the minimum and
ma ximum rated flow s p eci fied by the manu fac turer. Record the inlet pres s ure and outlet pres s ure

( b ack pres s ure) o f the unit under tes t.

For foam chambers, ensure that the foam chamber is installed with the maximum vertical distance
b etween fo am maker and fo am chamb er as s p eci fied by the manu fac turer i f s plit into two comp onents .

Ensure that the vapour seal breaks and does not cause obstruction.

J.3 Back pressure

Mount the foam generator in a pipe section feeding a suitably sized vertical pipe reaching to a height
s p eci fied by the manu fac turer. For tes ting high b ack pres s ure fo am generators the pip es shal l b e

fi l led with liquid and a fu l l b ore tes t connec tion incorp orated in the low level pip e downs tream o f the

foam generator.
Al low the manu fac turer ’s recommended fo am solution to flow through the generator at the ma ximum

rate s p eci fied by the manu fac turer. C ol lec t the fo am del ivered. Meas ure and record the fo am exp ans ion

produced. Record the pressure upstream and downstream of the foam generator. Check that all data
are within the manu fac turer’s figures .

J.4 Vapour seals

J.4.1 Vapour seal — upstream (foam inlet side)
Mount the vapour seal according to the manufacturer’s instruction in the foam chamber. Connect a
transparent hose mounted vertically to a minimum height of 3 m above the level of the upstream side
vap our seal . Fi l l the hose slowly from the top to increase the pres s ure to 0 ,1 b ar (corres p onding to 1 m

water colum n ab ove the vap our seal) . E ns ure that the vap our seal do es not break during 1 min. S lowly

increase the pres s ure again and record the pres s ure (water column height) when the seal breaks .

At least three vapour seals should be tested.

J.4.2 Vapour seal — downstream (tank side)

Mount the vapour seal according to the manufacturer’s instruction in the foam chamber. Connect a
transparent hose to the downstream face, mounted vertically to a minimum height of 3 m above the level

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o f the vapour seal. Fill the hose slowly from the top to increase the pressure to 0,1 bar (corresponding
to 1 m water column above the vapour seal). Ensure that the vapour seal does not break during 1 min.
Slowly increase the pressure again and record the pressure (water column height) when the seal breaks.
At least three vapour seals should be tested.

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Annex K
(normative)

Insertion and deployment o f semi-subsur face hose

NOTE See 4.9.6.

Mount the semi‑subsurface hose unit in the base of a tank wall, or mock‑up thereof, in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Fill the tank/ mock‑up with liquid. Connect the inlet of the
semi‑subsurface hose unit to a pressurized water supply incorporating an isolating valve and
pressure gauge downstream of the isolating valve in order to monitor the pressure entering the semi‑
subsurface hose unit.

Slowly open the isolating valve to admit water under pressure into the semi‑subsurface hose unit. Allow
the pressure to build up slowly in order to determine the pressure at which the semi‑subsurface hose is
released into the tank/ mock‑up.

Check that the hose inserts into the tank and deploys to su fficient extent for foam to discharge. Record
the pressure at which the hose inserts.

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Annex L
(normative)

Salt spray corrosion test

NOTE See 4.5.1.

The sample shall be exposed to a salt spray within a fog chamber in accordance with ISO 9227. Inlet and
outlet openings o f the device shall be sealed except for one opening which should be fitted with an open
bend to prevent direct influence o f the salt spray to the component’s interior.
The essential components and properties o f the reagents and the test configuration are:
— Solution consists o f NaCl in distilled water;
— pH Value: 6,5 to 7,5;
— concentration o f the solution: (5 ± 1) %;
— spray pressure: 0,6 bar to 1,5 bar;
— spray volume: 1 ml/h to 2 ml/h on an area of 8 000 mm 2 ;

— temperature in fog chamber (35 ) °C;

— position o f the sample 15° from the vertical axis;
— spray time (240 ± 2) h;
— drying time (168 ± 5) h at s humidity o f maximum 70 %.
For large, non‑moving parts and none pressure components the test may be carried out using
representative material samples. Sub‑assemblies of moving parts may be tested.

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Annex M
(normative)

Stress corrosion test

NOTE See 4.5.2 .

Use a suitable container o f known capacity fitted with a capillary tube vent. The aqueous ammonia
solution shall have a specific mass o f 0,94 kg/l ± 2 %. The container is fitted with (10 ± 0,5) ml o f
solution for each litre of container volume.

Degrease the sample for test and expose for (10 ) days to the moist atmosphere o f ammonia and air, at
a temperature o f (34 ± 2) °C. The samples are positioned (40 ± 5) mm above the level o f the liquid.
After testing, the sample is cleaned and dried and subjected to careful visual examination. To make
cracking clearly visible, the liquid penetration method shall be used.

For large components the test may be carried out using representative material samples e.g. where
the large component comprises a cast and machined component the test piece shall be similarly cast
and machined.

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Annex N
(normative)

Internal corrosion test

NOTE See 4.5.3.

Fully fill the passageways from the inlet o f the device with a 1 % m/m solution o f sodium chloride in
demineralized water. Store for 3 months ± 5 days at a temperature o f (20 ± 5) °C.

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