Four Key Standards in Middle Eastern Fire Suppression

In recent blogs, we have discussed the use of The Orange Book in specifying high-quality long-lasting reliable fire sprinkler systems in the GCC.

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One of the most important considerations for fire sprinkler system designers, especially in 2022 and beyond, is compliance.

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems are designed to the highest international standards for fire sprinkler technology.

Let’s take a closer look at some of these global standards in more detail and address why they have been adopted in the Middle East as major influences in improving fire safety standards in our country.

NFPA 13, 13D 13R and 24 (USA)

BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems always operate in accordance with The NFPA’s principal sprinkler standard, NFPA 13: Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems.

NFPA 13 describes a range of sprinkler system approaches, design development alternatives, and component options that are all acceptable, depending on the type of premises.

It includes; NFPA 13 (light hazard occupancies in high rises, nursing homes, offices etc.), NFPA 13D (one and two family homes), NFPA 13R (low-rise residential).

BS EN 12845+A1:2019

This is the European sprinkler design standard adopted by the UK and Middle East for fixed fire fighting systems, automatic sprinkler systems, design, installation and maintenance.

BlazeMaster CPVC can be used in all types of domestic and residential occupancies, as listed in hazard classification BS EN 12845.

BS 9251

This is the code of practice for sprinkler systems, for residential and domestic occupancies.

It is a British Standard Code of Practice and as such, details best practice and should be complied with, unless there are very good reasons for deviations.

Should a client condition require BS 9251, the sprinkler system must conform to BS 9251 to abide with such conditions.

Designing a sprinkler system should be completed by a competent professional with third party accreditation for sprinkler design, following BS9251 and sprinkler manufacturer’s instructions.

Design considerations under BS 9251 include:

• The extent of sprinkler protection
• Residential pattern sprinkler heads
• Sprinkler coverage and positioning
• Water supply
• Pumps
• Alarm systems

BS EN 16925

Another European standard which has been adopted worldwide for the design of fire sprinkler systems. Residential fire sprinkler systems should be designed and installed in accordance with BS 9251 or BS EN 16925.

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BlazeMaster CPVC can be used in all types of domestic and residential occupancies. Its suitability for residential applications, in accordance with the above standards, has earned its global reputation as the most reliable non-metallic sprinkler material.

We recommend using The Orange Book as a useful reference guide for all of the above standards, as well as many other guidance notes and codes of practice, to help ensure a safe, compliant and thoroughly professional fire sprinkler installation.

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