Sprinkler system
The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB part of BRE Global) sets the standards needed to ensure that fire and security products and services perform effectively. LPCB’s Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) are applied in fire and security sectors around the world.
Loss Prevention Standard, LPS 1048: Issue 5.0, Requirements for the approval of sprinkler system contractors in the UK and Ireland, Published by BRE Global Ltd in 2015, defines a sprinkler system as: ‘The entire means of providing sprinkler protection in the premises comprising one or more sprinkler installations, the pipework to the installations and the water supply/supplies. [definition taken from EN 12845: 2004 clause 3.72]. Does not include town mains external to the legal boundary of the premises, inland water courses such as lakes or canals and private reservoirs. Designed to one of the acceptable installation standards listed in Appendix 1.1.’
For more information see: Sprinklers.
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