BS en 12259-9 2019

BS EN 12259-9:2019
BSI Standards Publication
Fixed firefighting systems - Components

for sprinkler and water spray systems
Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
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BS EN 12259-9:2019 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12259‑9:2019.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee FSH/18/2, Sprinkler 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 90130 0
ICS 13.220.20
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2019.
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date Text affected
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BS EN 12259-9:2019
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12259-9

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2019
ICS 13.220.20
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and

water spray systems - Part 9: Deluge alarm valves
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Organes Ortsfeste Brandbekämpfungsanlagen - Bauteile für
constitutifs des systèmes sprinkleurs et à pulvérisation Sprinkler- und Sprühwasseranlagen - Teil 9:
d'eau - Partie 9 : Systèmes de soupape d'alarme déluge Sprühwasserventile und Zubehör
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 March 2019.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Product characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Operational reliability................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Working pressure ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Range of operation ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss ....................................................................................... 10
4.1.4 Operational reliability of moving parts ............................................................................................... 10
4.1.5 Avoidance of error in cover plate installation ................................................................................... 14
4.1.6 Provision of access to sealing assembly for maintenance ............................................................. 14
4.1.7 Provision of manual drain connection ................................................................................................. 14
4.1.8 Provision of automatic drain to prevent water columns ............................................................... 15
4.2 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2.1 Endurance ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 Resistance to ageing of non-metallic components (excluding gaskets, diaphragms
and seals) ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2.3 Resistance of springs and diaphragms to cyclic operations ......................................................... 15
4.2.4 Resistance to deterioration of body, fasteners and covers ........................................................... 15
4.2.5 Resistance to deterioration for seating and bearing surfaces ..................................................... 16
4.2.6 Resistance to adhesion for sealing assembly and diaphragm elements .................................. 16
4.3 Additional requirements ........................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Nominal size ................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Connections .................................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods ...................................................................................... 17
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP ............................................ 17
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.2 Type testing .................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria .................................................................................. 18
6.2.3 Test reports .................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.2.4 Shared other party results ........................................................................................................................ 20
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) .......................................................................................................... 20
6.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.3.2 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.3.3 Product specific requirements ................................................................................................................ 23
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC ................................................................................................ 23
6.3.5 Continuing surveillance of FPC ............................................................................................................... 24
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications .................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.7 Pre-production products (e.g. prototypes)......................................................................................... 24
7 Marking, labelling and packaging .......................................................................................................... 25
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
7.2 Deluge alarm valve ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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8 Instructions for installation and operation ........................................................................................ 26

Annex A (normative) Fire exposure test for body and cover ..................................................................... 27
Annex B (normative) Strength test for body and cover ............................................................................... 29
Annex C (normative) Flow tests for deluge alarm valves ............................................................................ 30
C.1 Automatic drain valve operation ............................................................................................................ 30
C.2 Flow through open drain ........................................................................................................................... 30
C.3 Hydraulic friction loss test ........................................................................................................................ 30
Annex D (normative) Sealing assembly tests .................................................................................................. 32
D.1 Fatigue test for springs and diaphragms ............................................................................................. 32
D.2 Anti-reseating test ........................................................................................................................................ 32
D.3 Differential pressure ratio test ................................................................................................................ 32
Annex E (normative) Performance tests ........................................................................................................... 34
E.1 Resistance of body and sealing assembly to leakage and deformation .................................... 34
E.2 Operational characteristics of a deluge alarm valve ....................................................................... 34
Annex F (normative) Resistance to ageing test for non-metallic components (excluding
diaphragms, gaskets and seals) ............................................................................................................... 36
F.1 Air oven ageing for components normally exposed to air when in the ready
condition .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
F.2 Warm water ageing for components normally exposed to water when in the ready
condition .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Annex G (normative) Leakage resistance test ................................................................................................. 37
Annex H (normative) Test for sealing assembly elements - Resistance to adhesion ........................ 38
Annex I (normative) Endurance test - Procedure .......................................................................................... 39
Annex J (normative) Salt mist corrosion test .................................................................................................. 40
J.1 Reagents........................................................................................................................................................... 40
J.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
J.3 Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
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Annex K (informative) Typical testing schedule and example of test specimen number of
deluge alarm valves ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
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European foreword
This document (EN 12259-9:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 “Fixed
firefighting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2019 and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2021.
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.
EN 12259, Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and water spray systems, consists of the
following parts:
— Part 1: Sprinklers;
— Part 2: Wet alarm valve assemblies;
— Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies;
— Part 4: Water motor alarms;
— Part 5: Water flow detectors;
— Part 6: Pipe couplings (in preparation);
— Part 7: Pipe hangers (in preparation);
— Part 8: Pressure switches (in preparation);
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— Part 9: Deluge alarm valves;
— Part 10: Multiple controls (in preparation);
— Part 11: Medium and high velocity water sprayers (in preparation);
— Part 12: Pump sets (in preparation);
— Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications (in preparation).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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
This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of
deluge alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used for fire safety.
This document is applicable to clapper type and diaphragm type valves; it is not applicable to
elastomeric sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design, installation and maintenance of
fire protection water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259
with the exception of automatic drain valves.
2 Normative references
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 references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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EN ISO 898-1:2013, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1:
Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-
1:2013)
EN ISO 898-2:2012, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 2:
Nuts with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-2:2012)
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of 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
alarm device
mechanical or electrical device to sound an alarm on operation of the deluge alarm valve
3.2
automatic drain (valve)
device, usually remaining open, which automatically drains water from the deluge alarm valve
3.3
clapper
type of sealing assembly
3.4
deluge system
automatic fire protection system using a deluge alarm valve assembly, which is operated by auxiliary
means to admit water into a system of sprayers
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3.5
deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve intended to be operated by an auxiliary means to admit water into a system
of piping with open sprayers
Note 1 to entry: The auxiliary means of operating a deluge alarm valve may be mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, thermal, manual or a combination of these.
3.6
differential pressure
difference between pressure measurements taken upstream and downstream of a deluge valve,
corrected for the pressure caused by elevation between the measurement points
3.7
diaphragm
type of sealing assembly
3.8
dry pilot actuator
differential type valve which permits the operation of a hydraulically operated deluge alarm valve upon
loss of pneumatic pressure from a dry pilot line
3.9
dry pilot line
pneumatic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system and dry pilot actuator, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
3.10
pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve, maintained in the set condition by pressure (hydraulic/pneumatic) that
holds the sealing assembly closed or acts against a diaphragm or piston that holds the sealing assembly
closed
Note 1 to entry: A change in pressure against the diaphragm or piston allows the valve to open.
3.11
maximum design flow
maximum flow rate at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
3.12
minimum service pressure
lowest static water pressure required at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.13
nominal working pressure
maximum service pressure at which the deluge alarm valve is intended to operate
3.14
priming water
water to be provided at the outlet of the valve in the ready condition
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3.15
supply-pressure operated deluge alarm valve
water supply control valve, maintained in the set position by a spring or other means and hydraulically
operated by the application of supply pressure to an auxiliary diaphragm or piston
3.16
ready (set) condition
state of the deluge alarm valve, with sealing assembly in the set position with the service pressure
applied
3.17
reseating prevention
avoidance of the sealing assembly returning to the closed position
3.18
resetting (valve)
returning of the valve to the ready (set) condition
3.19
sealing assembly
main movable sealing element of the deluge alarm valve
3.20
sealing assembly seat
main fixed sealing element of the deluge alarm valve
3.21
service pressure
static water pressure at the inlet to the deluge alarm valve in the ready condition
3.22
trim
external equipment and pipework, excluding the main installation pipework, fitted to the deluge alarm
valve assembly, as specified by the supplier
3.23
trip point
point at which the deluge alarm valve operates, admitting water into the deluge system piping,
measured in terms of the pilot line pressure and service pressure and expressed as a ratio
3.24
water motor alarm
hydraulically actuated alarm device (see 3.1) fitted to the deluge alarm valve to provide a local audible
alarm when the deluge system operates
3.25
wet pilot line
hydraulic detection and actuation piping system fitted with heat responsive devices, usually automatic
sprinklers, which, when subjected to an abnormal source of heat, operate to release pressure from the
piping system, causing the automatic operation of a deluge alarm valve
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4 Product characteristics
4.1 Operational reliability
4.1.1 Working pressure
4.1.1.1 The manufacturer shall specify the nominal working pressure.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.1.2 to 4.1.1.5.
The performance shall be expressed as the working pressure in bar.
4.1.1.2
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The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without rupture, an
internal hydrostatic pressure of four times the nominal working pressure, when tested in accordance
with Annex B.
4.1.1.3 If the test described in Annex B is not performed on standard production fasteners, the
supplier shall provide documentation showing, by calculation, that the normal design load of any
standard production fastener, excluding the force required to compress the gasket, does not exceed the
minimum tensile strength specified in standards EN ISO 898-1:2013 and EN ISO 898-2:2012 or other
appropriate standards for materials not covered by these standards, when the deluge alarm valve is
pressurized to four times the nominal working pressure. The area of the application of pressure shall be
calculated as follows:
— if a full-face gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to line defined by the
inner edge of the bolts;
— if a toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket is used, the area of force application is that extending out to
the centre line of the toroidal sealing ring or ring gasket.
4.1.1.4 The deluge alarm valve with the sealing assembly open shall withstand, without leakage,
permanent distortion or rupture, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal
working pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
4.1.1.5 The deluge alarm valve shall withstand, without leakage, permanent distortion or structural
failure, an internal hydrostatic pressure of not less than twice the nominal working pressure applied at
the upstream end with the sealing assembly closed and the pilot line pressurized to twice the supplier's
recommended pressure when tested in accordance with E.1.
The performance shall be expressed as the nominal working pressure in bar.

4.1.2 Range of operation
4.1.2.1 The supplier shall specify
— the minimum service pressure, and
— the maximum design flow.
The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.2 to 4.1.2.12
The performance shall be expressed as the minimum service pressure in bar, the maximum design flow
in l/min. and as having met the requirements of each clause.
4.1.2.2 There shall be no sign of damage to the sealing elements of the deluge alarm valve or any
permanent twist, bend or fracture of any parts after testing in accordance with E.2.
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4.1.2.3 Deluge alarm valves, equipped with a trim in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, shall not be capable of resetting after release without the need of manual intervention.
Deluge alarm valves shall be provided with a means which prevents the valve from reseating until
manually reset where:
a) the ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure, at the point where the tripped valve reopens
exceeds 1,16 to 1, for service pressures between the minimum service pressure and the nominal
working pressure, or
b) the installation drain is located upstream of the sealing assembly.
Deluge alarm valves having a latch for the prevention of reseating shall be tested in accordance with D.2
and E.2, without sustaining permanent distortion, cracks, delamination or other signs of failure.
Valves which are not equipped with a device which prevents the valve from reseating, and for which the
ratio of service pressure to valve outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valves reopens is
unknown or estimated, shall be tested in accordance with D.3 to determine the ratio of service pressure
to valve outlet pressure.
The supplier may provide details of the deluge alarm valve estimated ratio of service pressure to valve
outlet pressure at the point where the tripped valve reopens by submitting test evidence or
calculations.
4.1.2.4 There shall be no leakage of water when the deluge alarm valve assembly is tested in
accordance with E.2.
Valve sealing surfaces should withstand ordinary wear and tear, rough usage, compression stresses and
damage due to pipe scale or foreign matter carried by the water.
4.1.2.5 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2 the deluge alarm valve assembly shall
operate correctly in accordance with the supplier's performance details, without adjustment or damage,
at service pressures within the range of the minimum service pressure to the nominal working
pressure.
The supplier should provide performance details that should include the deluge alarm valve actuator
operating pressure and K-factors. Details of the pilot line height limitations above the deluge alarm
valve should be provided for wet pilot line operated deluge alarm valves.
4.1.2.6 A deluge alarm valve in the ready condition shall withstand without opening permanently a
water supply pressure failure, where the water supply pressure drops from the nominal working
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pressure to 0 bar and remains at 0 bar for a period of 1 h and then rises to the nominal working
pressure at the rate of not less than 5 bar/s, when tested in accordance with E.2.3.
4.1.2.7 A pressure-loss operated deluge alarm valve shall operate before the pressure at the
actuating mechanism reaches the minimum specified by the supplier.
4.1.2.8 A deluge alarm valve operated by supply pressure shall operate when the pressure at the
actuating mechanism in the valve is:
— not more than two thirds the pressure requirements stated by the supplier and
— not more than half the supply pressure
within the range of the minimum service pressure specified by the supplier to the nominal working
pressure.
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4.1.2.9 At all specified flow velocities and associated pressure ranges, an alarm line pressure in
excess of 0,5 bar shall be ensured when tested in accordance with Annex I.
4.1.2.10 When tested in accordance with E.2.1 and E.2.2, deluge alarm valve line connections shall
conform to the following:
a) the valve shall provide a pressure of not less than 0,5 bar at the alarm port at the minimum service
pressure while actuating relevant water motor alarms and electric alarm devices;
b) the piping between the deluge alarm valve or any alarm shut-off valve, and the alarm devices shall
drain automatically after each operation.
4.1.2.11 When tested in accordance with E.2, the deluge alarm valve shall actuate associated
mechanical and electrical alarm devices.
4.1.2.12 There shall be no leakage across the sealing assembly of deluge alarm valve in the ready
condition or into the alarm port when tested in accordance with Annex G.
4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss
The supplier shall specify the pressure loss in bar at a velocity of 5 m/s, based on the nominal diameter
of the valve.
The pressure loss across the deluge alarm valve shall not be more than 0,5 bar and within ±10 % of the
supplier’s specification when tested in accordance with C.3.
The performance shall be expressed as the pressure loss in bar at a velocity of 5 m/s, based on the
nominal diameter of the valve.
4.1.4 Operational reliability of moving parts
NOTE Clearances are necessary between moving parts and between moving and stationary parts so that
corrosion or deposits of foreign matter within an assembly will not render the deluge alarm valve sluggish in
action or inoperative.
4.1.4.1 Clapper type valves shall conform with 4.1.4.2 to 4.1.4.7 and diaphragm type valves shall
conform with 4.1.4.3, 4.1.4.4, 4.1.4.7 and 4.1.4.8.
The performance shall be expressed as the description “Requirements are met”.

4.1.4.2 The radial clearance (see Figure 1 a) between the sealing assembly, including the hinge boss
areas, and the inside walls of the body (excluding moving catches and latching mechanisms) in every
position except the wide open position shall be not less than 12 mm if the body is cast iron or 6 mm if
the body and sealing assembly are of non-ferrous metal, stainless steel, titanium or materials having at
least equivalent physical, mechanical and corrosion resistant properties.
4.1.4.3 There shall be diametrical clearance (see Figure 1 b) between the inner edge of the seat ring
and the metal parts of the sealing assembly when in the close position, excluding any latching
mechanisms, as follows:
a) for sealing assemblies of bronze, brass, stainless steel or titanium or materials having equivalent
physical and mechanical properties, the diametrical clearance shall not be less than 0,7 mm;
b) for sealing assemblies of other materials, the diametrical clearance shall not be less than 3,0 mm.
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4.1.4.4 Any space in which the sealing assembly may trap debris below the valve seat shall be not
less than 3 mm deep.
4.1.4.5 Valves with a diametrical clearance (see Figure 1 b) between any pins and their bearings
less than 0,125 mm shall operate correctly when tested in accordance with E.2 and E.1, following
exposure to a salt mist corrosion test in accordance with Annex J.
4.1.4.6 The axial clearance (L2-L1, see Figure 1 c) between any clapper hinge and the adjacent
deluge alarm valve body bearing surfaces shall not be less than the value in Table 1.
Where applicable, as indicated in Table 1, a means, employing bronze, brass, stainless steel, titanium or
materials having at least equivalent physical, mechanical and corrosion resistant properties shall be
provided to maintain dimension A (see Figure 1 c) at not less than the appropriate value in Table 1.
NOTE Shoulder or projecting straight bushings, projecting hinge pin bearings, or spacers are typically
employed as a means of maintaining dimension A.
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Table 1 — Axial clearance (L2 – L1) and dimension ‘A’ values for differing body and sealing
assembly construction materials
Body and sealing Axial clearance Dimension A Additional

assembly materials of (L2-L1) (see Figure 1 c) testing
construction (see Figure 1 c) requirements
mm
mm
Body and sealing assembly ≥ 0,25mm Not applicable None
made of bronze, brass,
stainless steel, titanium or
materials having at least
equivalent physical,
mechanical and corrosion
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resistant properties
Bodies and or sealing ≥ 0,25 mm ≥ 3,0 mm None
assemblies made of
materials other than above ≥ 1,50 mm ≥ 2,0 mm See footnote a
(for example, cast iron)
a The valve shall operate correctly when tested in accordance with E.2 and E.1 following exposure to a
salt mist corrosion test in accordance with Annex J.
a) Radial clearance = R2 - R1 b) Diametrical clearance = D2 - D1
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c) Total axial clearance = L2 – L1;

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Dimension A = l 3 l 2
2
Key
1 valve body
2 pin
3 bushing (typical arrangement depicted)
4 sealing assembly (clapper)
Figure 1 — Clearances
4.1.4.7 Any reciprocating guide components in the main valve body, operation of which is essential
to allow the deluge alarm valve to open, shall have minimum diametrical clearance of not less than
0,7 mm in that portion over which the moving component enters the fixed component and of not less
than 0,1 mm in that portion of the moving component continuously in contact with the fixed component
in the ready condition.
4.1.4.8
a) The clearance (see Figure 1 a) between a diaphragm-sealing assembly and the inside walls of an
cast iron or cast steel body shall not be less than 9,0 mm for every position of the sealing assembly
except the closed position. This clearance shall not be less than 4,0 mm for valves employing for
body and the metal parts of the diaphragm-sealing assembly bronze, brass, stainless steel, titanium
or corrosion-protected metal.
b) Where corrosion protected metal parts are used, the parts shall show no visible signs of
deterioration of the coating such as blistering, delamination, flaking or increased resistance to
movement when tested in accordance with Annex J.
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4.1.5 Avoidance of error in cover plate installation
It shall not be possible to assemble the deluge alarm valve cover plate (if fitted) in a position which
affects the operation of the valve so that it does not conform to this European Standard, in particular
indication of flow direction.
4.1.6 Provision of access to sealing assembly for maintenance
Means shall be provided for access to working parts and removal of the sealing assembly.
The design of any element that may normally be disassembled during servicing shall be such that it
cannot be reassembled incorrectly without there being an external visual indication when the deluge
alarm valve is returned to service.
With the exception of the valve seat, all parts intended for field replacement should be capable of being
disassembled and reassembled with tools normally employed by the trade.
4.1.7 Provision of manual drain connection
4.1.7.1 The deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.7.2 to 4.1.7.3.
The performance shall be expressed as the nominal size of the manual drain connection.
4.1.7.2 The deluge alarm valve shall be provided with a connection to drain water from the valve
body downstream of the sealing assembly when the valve is installed in any position specified by the
supplier. To prevent blockage of the drain and minimize drainage time, the minimum nominal drain size
shall be DN20.
4.1.7.3 Where a body drain is to be used for draining the installation pipework then in order to
prevent blockage of the drain and minimize drainage time, the minimum nominal drain size shall be as
specified in Table 2.
Table 2 — Valve body minimum manual drain size connections
Nominal size of Minimum drain

valve connection
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50 20
65 32
80 32
100 32
125 50
150 50
200 50
250 50
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4.1.8 Provision of automatic drain to prevent water columns
The performance shall be expressed as the K-factor [l min−1 bar-1/2] and the type (i.e. “open” or
“automatic”) of the drain.
4.1.8.2 An automatic or open drain with a K-factor of not less than 1 l min−1 bar-1/2 shall be provided
in addition to the valve body manual drain on the downstream side of the deluge alarm valve to prevent
water columning.
4.1.8.3 Automatic drain valves shall close at a pressure of not more than 0,35 bar with a flow rate
through the automatic drain valve just prior to closure of not less than 0,10 l/s and not more than
0,63 l/s when tested in accordance with C.1.
4.1.8.4 The flow through an open drain, used for venting or alarm line drainage shall not exceed
0,63 l/s at any service pressure up to the nominal working pressure when tested in accordance with
C.2.
4.2 Durability
4.2.1 Endurance
The deluge alarm valve and its moving parts shall show no sign of distortion, cracks, delamination,
loosening, displacement or other failure when tested in accordance with Annex I.
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The performance shall be expressed as the description “No damage”.

4.2.2 Resistance to ageing of non-metallic components (excluding gaskets, diaphragms and
seals)
After ageing non-metallic components in accordance with Annex F, there shall be no cracking of any
component and the deluge alarm valve shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.12 and 4.2.1 when tested in
accordance with Annex G, and Annex I.
4.2.3 Resistance of springs and diaphragms to cyclic operations
Springs and diaphragms shall not fracture or rupture during 5 000 cycles of normal operation when
tested in accordance with D.1.
4.2.4 Resistance to deterioration of body, fasteners and covers

4.2.4.2 The body and any cover shall be made from cast iron, bronze, brass, stainless steel or
titanium or other material which has been proven to be equally suitable (regarding e.g. corrosion
resistance, compatibility of materials (combination with certain piping materials), ageing resistance, UV
resistance, resistance to expansion of piping due to temperature changes, resistance against additives).
4.2.4.3 Cover fasteners shall be made from steel, stainless steel or titanium or other material which
has been proven to be equally suitable (regarding e.g. corrosion resistance, ageing resistance, UV
resistance, wear resistance).
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4.2.4.4 If non-metallic materials (other than for gaskets, pipe seals and unexposed plastic bushings
and inserts), or metals with a melting point of less than 800 °C (other than for gaskets, pipe seals and
unexposed plastic bushings and inserts), form part of the deluge alarm valve body or cover, the deluge
alarm valve shall conform to 4.1.1.4 and the sealing assembly shall open freely and fully when tested in
accordance with Annex A.
4.2.5 Resistance to deterioration for seating and bearing surfaces

4.2.5.2 Seating surfaces shall
— be made from bronze, brass, stainless steel or titanium, or
— be made from other material which has been proven to be equally suitable (regarding e.g. corrosion
resistance, pressure resistance, ageing resistance, resistance against additives), or
— be coated with a material which has been proven to be equally suitable (regarding e.g. corrosion
resistance, pressure resistance, ageing resistance, resistance against additives) and which shall not
delaminate or blister when tested in accordance with Annex J.
4.2.5.3 The bearing surfaces of contacting parts that rotate or slide relative to each other shall be
made of bronze, brass, titanium or stainless steel or other material which has been proven to be equally
suitable (regarding e.g. corrosion resistance, pressure resistance, ageing resistance, resistance against
additives).
NOTE Bushings or inserts can be used.
4.2.6 Resistance to adhesion for sealing assembly and diaphragm elements
A seal of elastomer or other resilient materials shall not adhere to the mating surface when tested in
accordance with H.1.
4.3 Additional requirements
4.3.1 Nominal size
The nominal size shall be expressed as the nominal diameter of the inlet and outlet connections, i.e. the
pipe size for which the connections are intended.
The cross-sectional area of the waterway through the sealing assembly seat area may be less than the
inlet connection.
4.3.2 Connections
4.3.2.1 The dimensions of all connections to the valve body shall be specified.
4.3.2.2 Where appropriate a connection shall be provided for the pilot line system.
4.3.2.3 If priming water is required for sealing or damping purposes, external means shall be
provided to allow priming water to enter.
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5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods

The testing, assessment and sampling methods are given in chapter four by references to annexes of
this standard.
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP

6.1 General
The compliance of deluge alarm valves with the requirements of this standard and with the
performances declared by the manufacturer in the Declaration of Performance (DOP) shall be
demonstrated by:
— determination of the product type;
— factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s).
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 General
All performances related to characteristics included in this standard shall be determined when the
manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions for
declaring them without performing tests (e.g. use of previously existing data, CWFT and conventionally
accepted performance).
Assessment previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard, may be taken into
account provided that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test method, under the same
AVCP system on the same product or products of similar design, construction and functionality, such
that the results are applicable to the product in question.
NOTE 1 Same AVCP system means testing by an independent third party under the responsibility of a notified
product certification body.
For the purposes of assessment, the manufacturer's products may be grouped into families, where it is
considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are
representative for that same characteristics for all products within that same family.
NOTE 2 Products may be grouped in different families for different characteristics.
Reference to the assessment method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable
representative sample.
In addition, the determination of the product type shall be performed for all characteristics included in
the standard for which the manufacturer declares the performance:
— at the beginning of the production of a new or modified deluge alarm valve (unless a member of the
same product range), or
— at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated
properties), or
— they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the deluge
alarm valve design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the method of
production (subject to the definition of a family), which would affect significantly one or more of
the characteristics.
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Where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component
manufacturer, on the basis of assessment methods of other product standards, these characteristics
need not be re-assessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented.
Products bearing regulatory marking in accordance with appropriate harmonized European
specifications may be presumed to have the performances declared in the DoP, although this does not
replace the responsibility on the deluge alarm valve manufacturer to ensure that the deluge alarm valve
as a whole is correctly manufactured and its component products have the declared performance
values.
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
The number of samples of deluge alarm valves to be tested/assessed, the assessment methods and the
acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of Compliance criteria

method samples
Operational
Reliability
Working 4.1.1 Annex B See Annex K 4.1.1

pressure
Range of 4.1.2 D.2, D.3, E.2 See Annex K 4.1.2

Operation
Pressure loss 4.1.3 C.3 See Annex K 4.1.3

due to
hydraulic
friction loss
Operational 4.1.4 E.1, E.2, Annex J See Annex K 4.1.4

reliability of
moving parts
Avoidance of 4.1.5 4.1.5 See Annex K 4.1.5

error in cover
plate
installation
Provision of 4.1.6 4.1.6 See Annex K 4.1.6
access to
sealing
assembly for
maintenance
Provision of 4.1.7 4.1.7 See Annex K 4.1.7
manual drain
connection
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Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of Compliance criteria

method samples
Provision of 4.1.8 C.1, C.2 See Annex K 4.1.8
automatic
drain to
prevent water
columns
Durability
parameters
under fire
conditions
Endurance 4.2.1 Annex I See Annex K 4.2.1
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Resistance to 4.2.2 Annex G, I See Annex K 4.2.2
ageing of non-
metallic
components
(excluding
gaskets,
diaphragms
and seals)
Resistance of 4.2.3 D.1 See Annex K 4.2.3
springs and
diaphragms to
cyclic
operations
Resistance to 4.2.4 Annex A See Annex K 4.2.4
deterioration
of body,
fasteners and
covers
Resistance to 4.2.5 Annex J See Annex K 4.2.5
deterioration
for seating and
bearing
surfaces
Resistance to 4.2.6 H.1 See Annex K 4.2.6
adhesion for
sealing
assembly and
diaphragm
elements
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6.2.3 Test reports
The results of the determination of the product type shall be documented in test reports. All test reports
shall be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of the deluge
alarm valve to which they relate.
6.2.4 Shared other party results
A manufacturer may use the results of the product type determination obtained by someone else (e.g.
by another manufacturer, as a common service to manufacturers, or by a product developer), to justify
his own declaration of performance regarding a product that is manufactured according to the same
design (e.g. dimensions) and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the same
kind, provided that:
— the results are known to be valid for products with the same essential characteristics relevant for
the product performance;
— in addition to any information essential for confirming that the product has such same
performances related to specific essential characteristics, the other party who has carried out the
determination of the product type concerned or has had it carried out, has expressly accepted 1) to
transmit to the manufacturer the results and the test report to be used for the latter’s product type
determination, as well as information regarding production facilities and the production control
process that can be taken into account for Factory Production Control (FPC);
— the manufacturer using other party results accepts to remain responsible for the product having
the declared performances and he also:
— ensures that the product has the same characteristics relevant for performance as the one that
has been subjected to the determination of the product type, and that there are no significant
differences with regard to production facilities and the production control process compared
to that used for the product that was subjected to the determination of the product type; and
— keeps available a copy of the determination of the product type report that also contains the
information needed for verifying that the product is manufactured according to the same
design and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the same kind.
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)

6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products
placed on the market comply with the declared performance of the essential characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the
use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the
production process and the product.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a
systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures.
1) The formulation of such an agreement can be done by license, contract, or any other type of written consent.
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This factory production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the
evaluation of the constancy of performance and enable the achievement of the required product
performances and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked. Factory
production control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with the declared performances of the
essential characteristics.
In case the manufacturer has used shared product type results, the FPC shall also include the
appropriate documentation as foreseen in 6.2.4.
6.3.2 Requirements
6.3.2.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible for organizing the effective implementation of the FPC system in line
with the content of this product standard. Tasks and responsibilities in the production control
organization shall be documented and this documentation shall be kept up-to-date.
The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies
work affecting product constancy, shall be defined. This applies in particular to personnel that need to
initiate actions preventing product non-constancies from occurring, actions in case of non-constancies
and to identify and register product constancy problems.
Personnel performing work affecting the constancy of performance of the product shall be competent
on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be
maintained.
In each factory the manufacturer may delegate the action to a person having the necessary authority to:
— identify procedures to demonstrate constancy of performance of the product at appropriate stages;
— identify and record any instance of non-constancy;
— identify procedures to correct instances of non-constancy.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory production
control. The manufacturer's documentation and procedures should be appropriate to the product and
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manufacturing process. The FPC system should achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the
constancy of performance of the product. This involves:
a) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control
operations, in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification to which reference is
made;
b) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;
c) the recording of these operations and their results;
d) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any
resulting instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the FPC to rectify the cause of non-
constancy of performance.
Where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the product and
ensure that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfill his responsibilities according to
this European Standard.
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If the manufacturer has part of the product designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed
and/or labelled by subcontracting, the FPC of the subcontractor may be taken into account, where
appropriate for the product in question.
The manufacturer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances pass the above
responsibilities on to a subcontractor.
6.3.2.2 Equipment
6.3.2.2.1 Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to
documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
6.3.2.2.2 Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure
use, wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process. Inspections and
maintenance shall be carried out and recorded in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
procedures and the records retained for the period defined in the manufacturer's FPC procedures.
6.3.2.2.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the
inspection scheme for ensuring their compliance. In case supplied kit components are used, the
constancy of performance system of the component shall be that given in the appropriate harmonized
technical specification for that component.
6.3.2.3 Traceability and marking
Individual deluge alarm valves shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production origin.
The manufacturer shall have written procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability
codes and/or markings are inspected regularly.
6.3.2.4 Controls during manufacturing process
The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions.
6.3.2.5 Product testing and evaluation
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of the characteristics he
declares are maintained.
6.3.2.6 Non-complying products
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The manufacturer shall have written procedures which specify how non-complying products shall be
dealt with. Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the
period defined in the manufacturer’s written procedures.
Where the product fails to satisfy the acceptance criteria, the provisions for non-complying products
shall apply, the necessary corrective action(s) shall immediately be taken and the products or batches
not complying shall be isolated and properly identified.
Once the fault has been corrected, the test or verification in question shall be repeated.
The results of controls and tests shall be properly recorded. The product description, date of
manufacture, test method adopted, test results and acceptance criteria shall be entered in the records
under the signature of the person responsible for the control/test.
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With regard to any control result not meeting the requirements of this European Standard, the
corrective measures taken to rectify the situation (e.g. a further test carried out, modification of
manufacturing process, throwing away or putting right of product) shall be indicated in the records.
6.3.2.7 Corrective action
The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of
non-conformities in order to prevent recurrence.
6.3.2.8 Handling, storage and packaging
The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide
suitable storage areas preventing damage or deterioration.
6.3.3 Product specific requirements
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The FPC system shall address this European Standard and ensure that the products placed on the
market comply with the declaration of performance.
The FPC system shall include a product specific FPC, which identifies procedures to demonstrate
compliance of the product at appropriate stages, i.e.:
a) the controls and tests to be carried out prior to and/or during manufacture according to a
frequency laid down in the FPC test plan; and/or
b) the verifications and tests to be carried out on finished products according to a frequency laid down
in the FPC test plan.
If the manufacturer uses only finished products, the operations under b) shall lead to an equivalent
level of compliance of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production.
If the manufacturer carries out parts of the production himself, the operations under b) may be reduced
and partly replaced by operations under a). Generally, the more parts of the production that are carried
out by the manufacturer, the more operations under b) may be replaced by operations under a).
In any case the operation shall lead to an equivalent level of compliance of the product as if FPC had
been carried out during the production.
NOTE: Depending on the specific case, it can be necessary to carry out the operations referred to under a) and b),
only the operations under a) or only those under b).
The operations under a) refer to the intermediate states of the product as on manufacturing machines
and their adjustment, and measuring equipment, etc. These controls and tests and their frequency shall
be chosen based on product type and composition, the manufacturing process and its complexity, the
sensitivity of product features to variations in manufacturing parameters, etc.
The manufacturer shall establish and maintain records that provide evidence that the production has
been sampled and tested. These records shall show clearly whether the production has satisfied the
defined acceptance criteria and shall be available for at least three years.
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC
Initial inspection of factory and of FPC shall be carried out when the production process has been
finalized and in operation. The factory and FPC documentation shall be assessed to verify that the
requirements of 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 are fulfilled.
During the inspection it shall be verified:
a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this
European Standard are in place and correctly implemented and
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b) that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC documentation are followed in practice and
c) that the product complies with the product type samples, for which compliance of the product
performance to the DoP has been verified.
All locations where final assembly or at least final testing of the relevant product is performed, shall be
assessed to verify that the above conditions a) to c) are in place and implemented. If the FPC system
covers more than one product, production line or production process, and it is verified that the general
requirements are fulfilled when assessing one product, production line or production process, then the
assessment of the general requirements does not need to be repeated when assessing the FPC for
another product, production line or production process.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in the initial inspection report.
6.3.5 Continuing surveillance of FPC
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Surveillance of the FPC shall be undertaken at least once a year. The surveillance of the FPC shall
include a review of the FPC test plan(s) and production processes(s) for each product to determine if
any changes have been made since the last assessment or surveillance. The significance of any changes
shall be assessed.
Checks shall be made to ensure that the test plans are still correctly implemented and that the
production equipment is still correctly maintained and calibrated at appropriate time intervals.
The records of tests and measurement made during the production process and to finished products
shall be reviewed to ensure that the values obtained still correspond with those values for the samples
submitted to the determination of the product type and that the correct actions have been taken for
non-compliant products.
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications
If modifications are made to the product, production process or FPC system that could affect any of the
product characteristics declared according to this standard, then all the characteristics for which the
manufacturer declares performance, which may be affected by the modification, shall be subject to the
determination of the product type, as described in 6.2.1.
Where relevant, a re-assessment of the factory and of the FPC system shall be performed for those
aspects, which may be affected by the modification.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in a report.
6.3.7 Pre-production products (e.g. prototypes)
The deluge alarm valves produced as prototypes assessed before full production is established shall be
assessed as follows.
For type assessment, the provisions of 6.2.1, 3rd paragraph apply, together with the following additional
provisions:
— in case of prototypes, the test samples shall be representative of the intended future production and
shall be selected by the manufacturer;
— on request of the manufacturer, the results of the assessment of prototype samples may be included
in a certificate or in test reports issued by the involved third party.
For prototypes, where the intention is to move to series production, the initial inspection of the factory
and FPC shall be carried out before the production is already running and/or before the FPC is already
in practice. The following shall be assessed:
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— the factory.
In the initial assessment of the factory and FPC it shall be verified:

a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this
European Standard will be available, and
b) that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC-documentation will be implemented and
followed in practice, and
c) that procedures are in place to demonstrate that the factory production processes can produce a
product complying with the requirements of this European Standard and that the product will be
the same as the samples used for the determination of the product type, for which compliance with
this European standard has been verified.
Once series production is fully established, the provisions of 6.3 shall apply.
7 Marking, labelling and packaging

7.1 General
The marking information of the deluge alarm valve assembly specified in 7.2 shall be as follows:
a) either cast or stamped directly on the deluge alarm valve body, or
b) on a metal label that is mechanically attached (e.g. by rivets or screws) to the body of the deluge
alarm valve.
The minimum dimensions of the marked characters shall be as specified in Table 4.

Table 4 — Minimum dimensions of marked characters
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Type of marking Minimum character height, Minimum depression or

except for 7.2 e) and g) projection of characters
mm a mm
Cast directly on a deluge 9,5 0,75

alarm valve body
Cast label 4,7 0,5
Non-cast label 2,4 Not applicable
Printed label 2,4 Not applicable
Stamped directly on the 4,7 0,1
deluge alarm valve
a The minimum character height for item 7.2 e), nominal size and 7.2 h), serial number or year of
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7.2 Deluge alarm valve
Deluge alarm valves shall be marked with the following:

a) name or trade mark of the manufacturer;
b) distinctive model number, catalogue designation or equivalent marking;
c) name of device, i.e. “deluge alarm valve”;
d) indication of flow direction;
e) nominal size of valve;
f) nominal working pressure in bar;
NOTE 1 The term “nominal working pressure” used in this document is referred to as “allowable pressure
(ps)” in EN 764.
g) serial number or a year of manufacture which shall be one of the following:
h) the actual year of manufacture
1) for deluge alarm valves produced in the last three months of a calendar year the following year
date, or
2) for deluge alarm valves produced in the first six months of a calendar year the previous year
date;
i) mounting position if limited to vertical or horizontal position;
j) factory of origin, if manufacture is at two or more factories;
k) the number and year of this European Standard, e.g. EN 12259-9:2019.
The year of the European Standard may be omitted from the valve itself if it is part of the
documentation.
Where regulatory marking provisions require information on some or all items listed in this clause, the
provisions of this clause concerning those common items are deemed to be met.
8 Instructions for installation and operation

Instructions for installation and operation shall be supplied with each deluge alarm valve, including
— the maximum allowable steady-state flow,
— the inlet pressures to the deluge valve ensuring a minimum alarm port pressure of 0,5 bar up to the
maximum allowable steady-state flow and
— the hydraulic pressure loss.
These instructions shall include an illustration showing the recommended method of installation and
the trim function, assembly views to explain operation, and recommendations for care and
maintenance.
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Fire exposure test for body and cover
NOTE See 4.2.4.4 and 4.1.1.4 requirements.
Mount the deluge alarm valve, without trim and with body openings sealed, horizontally as shown in
Figure A.1. Fill the pipework and valve between valves 3 and 4 with water. Vent air through drain valve
5, and then close valve 5. Close valve 3 and open valve 4.
Position the fire tray, having surface area not less than 1 m2, centrally beneath the deluge alarm valve.
Place sufficient volume of suitable fuel in the tray to give a mean air temperature between 800 °C and
900 °C around the valve for a period of at least 15 min after a temperature of 800 °C is reached.
Measure the temperature with two thermocouples positioned diametrically opposite and 10 mm to
15 mm from the surface of the deluge alarm valve on a horizontal plane parallel to the axis at the mid-
point between the mounting connections.
Ignite the fuel and after (15 ± 1) min exposure at 800 °C to 900 °C remove the fire tray or extinguish the
fire. Starting within 1 min of extinction, cool the deluge alarm valve by flushing with (100 ± 5) l/min of
water for a period of at least 1 min. Dismantle the valve to expose the sealing assembly and manually
check whether or not the sealing assembly opens freely and fully.
Pressure test the deluge alarm valve, using the method described in E.1, to an internal hydrostatic
pressure of not less than 2 times and not more than 2,1 times the nominal working pressure, in order to
verify that it meets the requirements of 4.1.1.4.
External body gaskets and seals may be replaced for this hydrostatic test.
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Key
1 pipework
2 deluge alarm valve
3 stop valve
4 stop valve
5 bleed valve
6 fire tray
Figure A.1 — Test installation for fire exposure test

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Strength test for body and cover
NOTE See 4.1.1.2 for requirements.
For the purpose of this test, standard production fasteners, gaskets, diaphragms and seals may be
replaced by components capable of withstanding the pressure to be used.
Arrange connections for hydrostatically pressurizing the deluge alarm valve body at the inlet
connection and means of venting air and pressurizing fluid at the outlet connection. Blank off or plug all
other openings. With the sealing assembly held open, pressurize the body to not less than 4 times and
not more than 4,1 times the nominal working pressure for a period of (5 ± 1) min. Examine the deluge
alarm valve for rupture.
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Annex C
(normative)
Flow tests for deluge alarm valves
C.1 Automatic drain valve operation

NOTE See 4.1.8 for requirements.
Supply the inlet side of the automatic drain valve with water. Increase and record the inlet pressure
accurate to ± 2 % and the flow rate accurate to ± 5 % until the drain closes. Determine the pressure and
flow rate just before the valve closes. Check that this pressure is not more than 0,35 bar and the flow
rate is 0,10 l/s to 0,63 l/s.
C.2 Flow through open drain

NOTE See 4.1.8 for requirement.
Supply the inlet side of the open drain valve with water. Increase and record the inlet pressure accurate
to ± 2 % in increments of not more than 3 bar up to the nominal working pressure and measure the
flow rate. Check if for each pressure the flow rate is less than 0,63 l/s.
C.3 Hydraulic friction loss test

Install the deluge alarm valve in a test rig (see Figure C.1), using piping of the same nominal diameter as
the nominal size. Use a differential pressure measuring device accurate to ± 2 % and use a flow meter
accurate to ± 5 %.
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Measure and record the differential pressures across the deluge alarm valve and the flow rates at a
nominal velocity of 5 m/s based on the nominal diameter of the valve.
If the pressure loss value for the rig used is not available, replace the deluge alarm valve in the test rig
by section of pipe, of the same nominal size or join the two test pipes together, and measure differential
pressures at the same velocity. Record the valve pressure loss due to hydraulic friction as the difference
between the pressure losses between the measuring points with and without the valve.

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Key
1 pressure measuring point A
2 test sample
3 pressure measuring point B
Figure C.1 — Set-up for hydraulic friction loss, endurance and operational characteristics tests
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Annex D
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Sealing assembly tests
NOTE See 4.2.3, 4.1.2.2 and 4.1.2.3 for requirements.
D.1 Fatigue test for springs and diaphragms

Subject the spring or diaphragm to (5. 000 ± 10) cycles of normal operation. Operate the device at a rate
not exceeding six cycles per min.
For sealing assembly hinge springs, rotate the sealing assembly off the seat to at least 45° and slowly
return to the closed position. For other springs, operate them from the full open position to the closed
position. Flex diaphragms from the normally open to the normally closed position. Record any fracture
or rupture and check for conformity with 4.2.3.
D.2 Anti-reseating test

D.2.1 Install the deluge alarm valve and its associated trim in its recommended position in a test rig
(as shown schematically in Figure D.1), using piping of the same nominal diameter as the size of the
deluge alarm valve.
D.2.2 Set the sealing assembly of the deluge alarm valve in its open position, and fix the cover plate in
place, where applicable. Fill the system, exclusive of the (1,6 ± 0,4) m3 reservoir volume, fully with
water. Fill the reservoir with water to (25 ± 5) % of its volume and pressurize with air to (10 ± 1) bar.
Close the supply valve and operate the quick-opening valve causing flow past the deluge alarm valve
sealing assembly.
D.2.3 Inspect the sealing assembly to ensure that it has not returned to its closed condition, nor
sustained any permanent distortion, cracks, delamination or other signs of failure. Then check the
deluge alarm valve operational characteristics for conformity with 4.1.2.5.
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D.3 Differential pressure ratio test

Install the deluge alarm valve in a test rig (as shown in Figure C.1), using piping of the same nominal
diameter as the nominal size of the deluge alarm valve. Ensure the sealing assembly is free to move.
Apply the minimum service pressure specified by the supplier within the limits +0,2/-0 bar. Release a
small flow of water from the downstream side of the deluge alarm valve, increase this flow until the
valve opens and record the maximum achieved differential pressure with an error limit of ± 10 mbar at
the trip point. This is indicated by the maximum value of differential pressure obtained just before the
valve opens.
Calculate the differential pressure ratio as follows:
service pressure
differential pressure ratio =
service pressure-maximum differential pressure
Repeat the test at service pressures of (7 ± 0,5) bar and the nominal working pressure ± 0,5 bar and
record the results.

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Key
1 air supply
2 water/air reservoir (1,6 ± 0,4) m3
3 water level indicator
4 water level
5 deluge alarm valve under test
6 quick opening valve
Figure D.1 — Anti-reseating test

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Annex E
(normative)
Performance tests
NOTE See 4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.3, 4.1.2.4, 4.1.1.4, 4.1.1.5, 4.1.2.5, 4.1.2.10.
E.1 Resistance of body and sealing assembly to leakage and deformation

E.1.1 Arrange a connection for hydraulically pressurizing the deluge alarm valve body at the inlet
connection and a means of venting air and pressurizing fluid at the outlet connection. Blank off or plug
all other openings. With the sealing assembly held open, pressurize the body to not less than twice and
not more than 2,1 times the nominal working pressure for a period of 5 min. Examine the deluge alarm
valve for leakage, permanent distortion or rupture.
E.1.2 Place the deluge alarm valve in the ready position. Vent the downstream side of the valve to
atmosphere. Establish a hydrostatic pressure of twice the nominal working pressure on the upstream
side of the valve, and maintain this pressure for 2 h. The valve shall be checked for conformity with
4.1.1.5.
E.2 Operational characteristics of a deluge alarm valve

E.2.1 Install the deluge alarm valve and its associated trim in a test rig (as shown schematically in
Figure C.1), using piping of the same nominal diameter as the nominal size of the deluge alarm valve,
and using an installation volume of at least 1 m3. Additionally, install an alarm line shut-off valve; alarm
line drain and mechanical and/or electrical alarm devices recommended as suitable by the supplier.
Before each test, clean the sealing assembly seat surfaces and seat rings and all other operating parts.
Seat the main sealing assembly properly and place any lever mechanism in the set position, then fasten
any cover plate. Establish the priming water level recommended by the supplier, and pressurize the
pilot line with air or water to the pressure appropriate to the service pressure in accordance with the
supplier's recommendations. Then apply initial water minimum service pressure on the upstream side.
Ensure that the trim piping is fully drained before each test, check the drain immediately before each
test run and record any leakage.
E.2.2 Use the alarm devices to determine that the operational requirements are satisfied at service
pressures of the minimum service pressure, the nominal working pressure and at a pressure halfway
between, by tripping the deluge alarm valve under normal operating conditions. Record the following:
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a) the water supply pressure versus time (measuring point B in Figure C.1);
b) pilot line pressure versus time;
c) the trip point;
d) alarm port pressure versus time.
Check for automatic drainage of the alarm piping after each test run and observe the position of the
deluge alarm valve sealing assembly with relation to reseating or resetting prevention arrangements, as
applicable. Examine the deluge alarm valve after completion of all the tests for damage in particular to
the sealing elements.

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E.2.3 Return the valve to the set position in accordance with the suppliers’ instructions and apply the
minimum service pressure. Reduce the service pressure to 0 bar for a period of  60 +05  min. Reapply
 
the minimum service pressure and maintain for at least 1 min. Check that the valve does not open.
Repeat the test at the nominal working pressure and at a pressure halfway between the minimum
service pressure and the nominal working pressure.
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Annex F
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Resistance to ageing test for non-metallic components (excluding

diaphragms, gaskets and seals)
NOTE 1 See 4.2.2 for requirements.
NOTE 2 The formulae in this annex are based on the 10 °C rule, i.e. for every 10 °C rise in temperature; the rate
of chemical reaction is approximately doubled. When applied to plastics ageing it is assumed that the life at
temperature t °C is half the life at (t - 10) °C.
F.1Air oven ageing for components normally exposed to air when in the ready
condition
Age a sample of each non-metallic component in an air oven at (120 ± 2) °C for (180 ± 1) days. Support
the elements so that they do not touch each other or the sides of the oven. Remove the samples from the
oven and allow to cool in air at (23 ± 2) °C and relative humidity (70 ± 20) % for not less than 24 h
before carrying out any test, measurement or examination.
If the material cannot withstand the temperature indicated without excessive softening, distortion, or
deterioration, carry out an air oven ageing test at a lower temperature, but not less than 70 °C, for a
longer period of time. Calculate the duration of exposure, D, in days from the following:
D = 737 000 e-0,0693 t
where
t is the test temperature, in degrees Celsius.
Examine the components for cracking and if free from cracking assemble into the deluge alarm valve.
F.2Warm water ageing for components normally exposed to water when in the
ready condition
Immerse a sample of each of the elements in tap water at (87 ± 2) °C for (180 ± 1) days. Remove the
samples from the water and allow to cool in air at (23 ± 2) °C and relative humidity (70 ± 20) % for not
less than 24 h before carrying out any test, measurement or examination.
If the material cannot withstand the temperature indicated without excessive softening distortion or
deterioration, carry out the water ageing test at a lower temperature, but not less than 70 °C, for a
longer period of time. Calculate the duration of exposure, D, (in days) from the following:
D = 74 857 e-0, 0693 t
where
t is the test temperature, in degrees Celsius.
Examine the components for cracking, and if free from cracking assemble into the deluge alarm valve.
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Leakage resistance test
NOTE See 4.2.2 and 4.1.2.12 for requirements.
With the sealing assembly of the deluge alarm valve in the closed position, establish the priming water
level, if recommended by the manufacturer. Apply air pressure to the pilot line at a rate not exceeding
 +0, 1 
1,4 bar/min up to a pressure of ,
0 7 bar above the trip point for the valve at its nominal working
0 
 
pressure. Apply hydraulic pressure equal to the nominal working pressure upstream of the sealing
 +0, 1 
assembly and maintain this pressure for  2 h.
0 
 
Examine the deluge alarm valve for leakage across the sealing assembly, into the intermediate chamber
(if provided) and into the alarm port.
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Test for sealing assembly elements - Resistance to adhesion
NOTE See 4.2.6 for requirements.
With the sealing assembly in the closed position, apply a hydraulic pressure of (3,5 ± 0,5) bar to the
outlet end of the deluge alarm valve for a period of (90 ± 1) days. During this period maintain the water
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temperature at (87 ± 2) °C by an immersion or other suitable heating device. Make provision to
maintain the water in the inlet end at atmospheric pressure.
At the completion of this period of exposure, drain the water and allow the deluge alarm valve to cool to
(21 ± 4) °C.
With the outlet end of the deluge alarm valve at atmospheric pressure, gradually apply hydraulic
pressure to 0,35 bar above the normal opening pressure to the inlet end of the deluge alarm valve while
it is in the vertical position. Check that the sealing assembly has moved off the seat, and that the seal has
not adhered to the mating surface. If any part of the valve requires pressurization to remain in the
closed position, e.g. a diaphragm chamber, this part shall be pressurized to the same pressure as applied
to the outlet end of the valve.

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(normative)
Endurance test - Procedure
Install the deluge alarm valve and its associated trim in a test rig (as shown schematically in Figure C.1),
using piping of the same nominal diameter as the nominal size of the deluge alarm valve. Install an
alarm line shut-off valve, alarm line drain and mechanical and/or electrical alarm devices
recommended by the supplier. Induce a flow through the deluge alarm valve at 1,25 times the flow rate
specified by the supplier as the maximum design flow, but not less than the appropriate flow rate stated
 +1 
in Table I.1 and maintain for  90  min.
0
 
The supply pressure shall be increased from the minimum service pressure to the nominal working
pressure over a period of (2 ± 1) min, measured from the start of the test during which the alarm
devices shall be checked for correct operation. The alarm devices may be switched off for the remainder
of the 90-min test once correct operation has been verified.
When deluge valves are run at high velocities, this may result in a reduction of the alarm port pressure.
Consequently, the required 0,5 bar may not be available at higher flow rates and thus no alarm maybe
given. If the manufacturer specifies more than one minimum flowing pressure against the allowable
steady-state water flows for the valve, the alarm verification test should be repeated at several
combinations of supply pressure and max flow rate to verify the alarms are given under all conditions.
After the test, remove the deluge alarm valve and examine for signs of distortion, cracks, delamination,
loosening, displacement or other failure.
Table I.1 — Endurance testing flow rates
Nominal valve size Flow rate

DN l/min
40 380
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50 590
65 1 000
80 1 510
100 2 360
125 3 860
150 5 300
200 9 420
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Annex J
(normative)
Salt mist corrosion test
J.1 Reagents
Sodium chloride solution, consisting of (5 ± 0,5)% (m/m) sodium chloride in distilled water, pH
between 6,5 and 7,2.
J.2 Apparatus
Fog chamber, of minimum volume 0,43 m3, fitted with a re-circulating reservoir and aspirating nozzles
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to deliver a salt spray, and means for sampling and controlling the atmosphere in the chamber.
J.3 Procedure
Test the deluge alarm valve with the outlet open, the inlet blanked off and the sealing assembly in the
closed position. Support the deluge alarm valve in the fog chamber in such a way that solution does not
collect in any cavities, and expose the deluge alarm valve to a salt spray by supplying the sodium
chloride solution through the nozzles at a pressure of between 0,7 bar and 1,7 bar, while maintaining
the temperature in the exposure zone at (35 ± 2)°C. Ensure that solution running off the component
parts under test is collected and not returned to the reservoir for re-circulation.
Collect salt mist from at least two points in the exposure zone and measure the rate of application and
the salt concentration. Ensure, for each 80 cm2 of collection area, a collection rate of 1 ml/h to 2 ml/h
over a period of 16 h to 16,25 h.
Expose the component parts for a period of 10 days to 10,25 days. After exposure, remove component
parts from the fog chamber and allow to dry for 7 days to 7,25 days at a temperature not exceeding
35 °C and at a relative humidity not greater than 70 %. After the drying period, test the valve in
accordance with E.2 and E.1.

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Annex K
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Typical testing schedule and example of test specimen number of deluge

alarm valves
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Bibliography
[1] EN 764, Pressure Equipment
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Fixed firefighting systems - Components

Part 9: Deluge alarm valves

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12259-9

Fixed firefighting systems - Components for sprinkler and

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 March 2019.

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8 Instructions for installation and operation ........................................................................................ 26

— Part 2: Wet alarm valve assemblies;

— Part 3: Dry alarm valve assemblies;

— Part 4: Water motor alarms;

— Part 5: Water flow detectors;

— Part 6: Pipe couplings (in preparation);

— Part 7: Pipe hangers (in preparation);

— Part 8: Pressure switches (in preparation);

— Part 10: Multiple controls (in preparation);

— Part 12: Pump sets (in preparation);

— Part 14: Sprinklers for residential applications (in preparation).

3 Terms and definitions

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4.1.1.1 The manufacturer shall specify the nominal working pressure.

The performance shall be expressed as the nominal working pressure in bar.

4.1.2.1 The supplier shall specify

— the minimum service pressure, and

— the maximum design flow.

b) the installation drain is located upstream of the sealing assembly.

— not more than half the supply pressure

4.1.3 Pressure loss due to hydraulic friction loss

The performance shall be expressed as the description “Requirements are met”.

Body and sealing Axial clearance Dimension A Additional

a) Radial clearance = R2 - R1 b) Diametrical clearance = D2 - D1

c) Total axial clearance = L2 – L1;

4.1.5 Avoidance of error in cover plate installation

Table 2 — Valve body minimum manual drain size connections

Nominal size of Minimum drain

4.1.8 Provision of automatic drain to prevent water columns

The performance shall be expressed as the description “No damage”.

The performance shall be expressed as the description “Requirements are met”.

4.2.5 Resistance to deterioration for seating and bearing surfaces

The performance shall be expressed as the description “Requirements are met”.

— be made from bronze, brass, stainless steel or titanium, or

NOTE Bushings or inserts can be used.

4.2.6 Resistance to adhesion for sealing assembly and diaphragm elements

5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods

6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP

Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of Compliance criteria

Working 4.1.1 Annex B See Annex K 4.1.1

Range of 4.1.2 D.2, D.3, E.2 See Annex K 4.1.2

Pressure loss 4.1.3 C.3 See Annex K 4.1.3

Operational 4.1.4 E.1, E.2, Annex J See Annex K 4.1.4

Avoidance of 4.1.5 4.1.5 See Annex K 4.1.5

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Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of Compliance criteria

Endurance 4.2.1 Annex I See Annex K 4.2.1

6.2.3 Test reports

6.3 Factory production control (FPC)