BS9251 2014 RULES
The regulations governing domestic and residential sprinkler systems are now incorporated into the British Standard BS9251. All our products FLOWST8n, DUPLIC8 and BOOST8n meet and exceed the regulations giving a greater level of protection to any fire sprinkler system.
Auto testing every week is now mandatory
| BS9251 |
Additionaly |
Included | Exceeded |
Advantage |
| Fire pump latches | yes | yes | Self cooling system | |
| Jockey Pump | yes | yes | self monitoring and reporting | |
| Fire Proof cable | yes | yes | Mist system protects FLOWST8n from local fire | |
|
Monthly pump run and alarm |
Weekly full function test and reporting |
yes | yes | Peace of mind and additional protection |
| Power failed alarm | yes | yes | also includes, jockey monitoring | |
| Annual Testing | yes | yes | gives warning of test due | |
| On demand tests | yes | yes | LCD readout allows fault finding from your desk | |
| Flow Alarm | yes | yes | Extensive alarms and fault finding via LCD screen reports |
DUPLIC8 offers even greater protection for care homes with backup full duty pumps, and always on silent backup power systems
Please note systems that test motor load do not comply, the standard clearly states that the pump must be tested. Pumps transmit water so the test must check either a flow or pressure change, a certificate issued that doesn't check the presence of water will not be a valid certificate.
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