BS5493: Protective coating of iron and steel structure against corrosion.WIS4-25-01: Water Industry Specification for the use of steel tanks in the water industry.LPS1276 Issue 1.1: Requirements for the LPCB Certification and listing of above ground suction tanks for sprinkler system.
LPCB Red Book: List of Approved Fire and Security Products and Services.This is a technical document that references specific aspects of firefighting storage tanks used in the LPCB and or FM standards. The above standards extend to cover all aspects of fire safety including sprinkler heads, pumps, booster sets, ladders, immersion heaters, vortex inhibitors and maintenance of the system.įull technical details covering both LPCB and FM standards can be found on their respective websites.īS EN 12845:2015+ A1: 2019 is a CEN standard covering all aspects of a fire sprinkler system and is available on the BSI website. For contracts designed to NFPA 13 (US National Fire Protection Association Codes) either an FM or LPCB listed tank can be used subject to insurers’ approval. Sprinkler tanks are also listed by the US insurers’ certification body, UL, for use on specified sites. Balmoral firefighting water storage tanks carry FM approval and the company is going through the process of adding LPCB approval to its portfolio. It is essential that the water storage tank is of robust construction and designed and constructed with minimal requirement for maintenance or servicing. Globally, there are two main standards covering the design, manufacture and installation of fire sprinkler tanks: Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) and Factory Mutual (FM).
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