A safety factor, typically at least 20% above the minimum extinguishing concentration, is applied to account for leakage and distribution inefficiencies.
FK-5-1-12, also known by its trade name Novec 1230, is a modern, clean, fluorine-based fire-extinguishing agent. It is celebrated for its effectiveness and extremely low environmental impact. The standard provides a rigorous definition of its acceptable levels. iso 14520-5 pdf
The standard is highly specific about the conditions under which an FK-5-1-12 system can be used. It states that the document is applicable to systems operating at nominal pressures of 25 bar, 34.5 bar, 42 bar, and 50 bar , with nitrogen used as the propellant. This specificity ensures a consistent and predictable performance envelope for compliant systems. A safety factor, typically at least 20% above
The document mandates the minimum percentage of gas required in the air to extinguish different classes of fire: The standard provides a rigorous definition of its
: The standard is primarily concerned with total flooding systems used in buildings, plants, or other enclosed structures. Complementary Standards : It must be used in conjunction with ISO 14520-1
It is the global counterpart to standards like NFPA 2001 (USA) and EN 15004 (Europe). ISO 14520 provides uniform requirements for the use of clean agent fire extinguishing systems. The standard is split into separate parts, each dedicated to a specific gaseous agent:
The standard is well-organized, following the typical ISO structure: