scope:

This standard applies to fixed fire protection systems, designed and installed to comply with the requirements of professional kitchens and food processing enterprises. It is applicable to foodstuff companies, not for domestic kitchens. This standard identifies the requirements for fixed fire protection systems for local applications including all relevant hygiene and safety characteristics. This standard is not valid for total flooding room protection systems. This standard contains decision making aids as relating to, whether a fixed fire protection system should be installed. Additional alternative national regulations installation, appliance requirements and inspection, maintenance and operation have to be complied with.