Guidelines to large-scale fire testing of water mist systems (NT TR 433)

Abstract

  This document presents general guidelines for large-scale fire testing of water mist systems. The guidelines are intended for cases where no existing fire test procedure apply. The guidelines are comprehensive, and when fully utilized, will form a basis for a fire test or a series of tests that

• has a clearly defined fire protection objective
• presents a sufficiently demanding fire scenario for the water mist system
• is reported to such detail that the experiment can be reproduced at a different test facility
• is monitored, by proper measurements and observations, to such degree that
  • the achievement of the fire protection objectives can be assessed
  • the reproducibility of the test can be verified
  • the performance of the water mist system can be critically evaluated