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The integrated VdS quality
approach for reliable and effective
firefighting systems
Stefan Kratzmeir
VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, Cologne (Germany)
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Content
Who is VdS?
VdS approved components, systems and
installers
Planning & Installation guideline VdS 3188
Examples for protection concepts
according to VdS
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Profile
VdS is an independent institution which has been
ensuring safety and trust in the fields of fire
protection and security for many decades.
Its customers include industrial and commercial
enterprises, leading manufacturers and systems
houses, service providers, specialist firms and
insurance companies.
VdS is the preferred partner in matters of fire
protection and security.
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Company history
1908: First inspections of fire protection systems
by the "Sprinkler Inspection Department" for the
German insurance industry
1948: Integration of the Sprinkler Inspection
Department into the Verband der Sachversicherer
e.V. - VdS (Association of Property Insurers)
1997: Founding of VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
as a subsidiary of the Gesamtverband der
Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. – GDV
(German Insurance Association)
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Profile
VdS, through its initial, follow-up and special inspections, ensures that fire protection systems function properly in the event of an incident.
Manufacturers and service providers attain competitive advantage for their products and services with the internationally renowned VdS seal of quality.
Commercial and private consumers put their trust in the services behind the VdS quality seal.
VdS is a renowned training organization for employees from companies of all sizes and all industries.
VdS guidelines set international standards.
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Areas of expertise
Fire protection
Security
Electrical engineering
Management and information
systems
Cyber security
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Fields of activity
Inspection of fire protection facilities on site
Testing and certification of products
Certification of service providers, experts and
management systems
Training courses, conferences and publications
Information systems for weather data, property and
liability risks
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Integral concept for reliability and efficiency
Approved
products
and systems
Initial and follow-up
inspections
Approved installers
Practical guidance for
effective fire protection: VdS
Guidelines (e.g. VdS 2095)
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Accreditation and notification
Laboratories: ISO/IEC 17025
Inspection body: ISO/IEC 17020
Product certification body: EN 45011
QM system certification: ISO/IEC 17021
Testing, surveillance and certification body recognized by the building supervision authorities
Registered as a notified body
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Standards and guidelines
VdS experts are represented
on all the key national and
international legislative
committees
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International cooperation
Regular exchange of
information and agreements
with other inspection and
certification bodies
VdS is a member of the
“European Fire and Security
Group" (EFSG)” –
Comparability and acceptance
of test results
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Content
Who is VdS?
VdS approved components, systems
and installers
Planning & Installation guideline VdS 3188
Examples for protection concepts
according to VdS
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Integrated VdS quality system for water mist
systems
Guidelines for planning
andinstallation
ApprovedInstallers
First andperiodical
inspections
Approvedcomponentsand systems
p > 16 bars: VdS 3188 p < 16 bars: VdS 4001 (Sprinkler) or VdS 2109 (Deluge)
VdS 2100-X + VdS 2562 + Individual test plan in thelaboratories
Technical Inspection Service
VdS 2132
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How to recognize approved products
Valid certificate
All approval bodies publish
approved products: e.g.
http://vds.de/en/certifications/lists/
Products are marked with the lable
of the approval body:
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VdS approved systems
All approved components, systems and
installers can be found at www.vds.de
(daily updated):
www.vds.de VdS approved products,
companies and experts
General data, detailed areas of
application and limitation can be found in
Annex 3 of the certificate
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Content
Who is VdS?
VdS approved components, systems and
installers
Planning & Installation guideline VdS 3188
Examples for protection concepts according to
VdS
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Watermist: Basics
Cooling effect by evaporating
small droplets (< 1000 µm)
Local depletion of oxygene due to
increasing water volumen by
evaporation
Absorption of radiant heat
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Watermist: Typical Applications
- Office- and accomodation areas
- Selected storage and retail areas
- Cable tunnels
- Machinery spaces
- Paint booths and storage of
burnable liquids
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Planning & Installtion: Status until today
Application areas
Limitations
Density (pressure/ flow
rate)
distances
Hydraulic demnading
areas
Water supply
Other requirements
Wirkfläche m²Brand-gefahren-
klasse
Mindestwasser-beaufschlagung
mm/minNaß- oder vor-
gesteuerte AnlageTrocken- oder Naß-
Trockenanlage
LH 2,25 84 Auslegung nach OH1
OH1 5,0 72 90
OH2 5,0 144 180
OH3 5,0 216 270
OH4 5,0 360 Auslegung nach HHP1
HHP1 7,5 260 325
HHP2 10,0 260 325
HHP3 12,5 260 325
HHP4 nicht zulässig nicht zulässig
Maximale Abstände in Bild 11.01
Normal-Sprinkler- anordnung
Versetzte Sprinkler- anordnung
S D S D
Brandgefahren- klasse
Maximale Schutzfläche je
Sprinkler
m2
m m m m
LH 21,0 4,6 4,6 4,6 4,6
OH 12,0 4,0 4,0 4,6 4,0
HHP und HHS 9,0 3,7 3,7 3,7 3,7
Tabelle 11.01: Maximale Schutzfläche und Abstände für Sprinkler außer Seitenwandsprinklern
Conventional fire extinguishing systems Watermist systems
System-relatedhandbook for
planning & installation
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Guidelines for Watermist Systems
NFPA 750 (Edition 2015)
EN TS 14972:2011
(ANSI/) FM 5560 (Edition: 2012)
IMO (A 800 and MSC 1165)
APSAD D2
British Standard: DD 8489:2011
The need of own VdS guidelines for planning and installtion:VdS 3188 – Watermist sprinkler and extinguishing systems –planning and installation
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Watermist systems at VdS
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„New Technologies“ (Watermist Systems)
Proof of Effectivness(Fire Tests)
Tests of Components and Systems in the VdS
Laboratories
Manufacturer andSystem related Planning
and Installation Guidelines
Testing of new
technologies according to
their effectiveness, safety
and reliability
Well established VdS test
methods and procedures
are adopted to new
technologoies
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VdS 3188
VdS 3188 – VdS guideline for planning and installation: water
mist sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems
Same schematic setup as VdS CEA 4001 (EN12845) or VdS 2109
VdS 3188 covers requirements of the future EN 14972
For specific applications: Approved water mist systems are consindered
as equal to sprinkler-, deluge-, or gas exintinguishing systems.
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VdS 3188: Major Content
Main part:
Basic requirements
Layout criteria and hydraulic dimensioning.
Water- and power supply
Requirements on system to generate the pressure (e.g. pumps or cylinder
systems)
Placement of water mist sprinklers and nozzles, Obstuctions
Control and alarming systems
Maintenance
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Annex K: Proetction concepts
Areas of application
Limitations
Basic Layout Parameters
Further annexes for
System specific handbooks for planning &
installtion (data sheets for sprinkler and nozzles)
Addition of foam agents
Hydraulic calculations
…
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VdS 3188: Applictions
OH 1
OH 2
OH 3
Office- and accomdation areas (incl. Side wall sprinklers)
Parking garages
Selected storage and shopping areas
Cable tunnels
Storage and processing areas of burnableliquids
Painting areas
Machinery Spaces
Local applications
Escalators
…
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VdS 3188
VdS 3188
Guidelines for Planning and Installation – Watermist sprinkler systems and –
extinguishing systems
Avaiable at www.vds.de in German and English
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Content
Who is VdS?
VdS approved components, systems and
installers
Planning & Installation guideline VdS 3188
Examples for protection concepts according to
VdS
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Approvals
Cable tunnels
Machinery spaces / Engine test cells
Painting areas / storage for burnable liquids
Office- and accomodation areas / selected storage-
and retail areas
Parking garages
Local applications
Special cases….For the latest test procedures please contact VdS(Contact details on the last page)
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VdS Approval: Machinery Spaces, Turbines
Test Set-Up: steel mock-up with poolfires and
sprayfires in seperate positions
No comparison with sprinkler system
In total 10 different scenarios
Safety-factor: openings in the wall and preburn
time
Basis: FM5560 test protocol
Pass/fail criteria:
Fire extinguished, temperature control
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VdS Approval: Machinery Spaces, Turbines
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Restrictions and limits:
Fixed room volume
Fixed openings in room: 0,8 ∗𝑉𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚
𝑉𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑
∗ 4 𝑚2 0,8 = safety-factor
Storage of flammable liquids:
max. 2 x 208l in metal barrels
Flashpoint higher or equal to heptane (≥ -7°C)
No rack-storage or similar
VdS Approval: Machinery Spaces, Turbines
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Example for a fire test with water mist system
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Drei horizontal
gestapelte Ordner
1,52 m
1,84 m
0,76 m
3,04 m
Plastikordner
Papierordner, 3 kg (vertikal)
Bücher
Papierordner, 3 kg (horizontal)
Papierordner, 2 kg (vertikal)
Zeitungen
Computer
VdS Approval: Office Areas
Test Set-Up: table with folders, a drawer
underneath the table and combustible
sidewalls
Comparison with sprinkler system acc. to
OH1 – 5mm/min*m2
30min testing, then manual extinguishment
Safety-factor: none
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VdS Approval: Office Areas
Application Range “Office Areas”
Offices, meeting rooms, schools, restaurants, etc.
No areal limitations (design density at 72m2 acc. to VdS 3188)
Store Rooms, computer rooms, technics rooms, libraries, file rooms, archives
Size limitation ≤ 50 m² as protection of buildings F 30, T 30 separated
no storage of flammable liquids, gases etc.
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3m ceiling height, ignition
between 4 nozzels
Pendent spray sprinkler, 3m
ceiling height, ignition under
1 sprinkler
Approval for Office Areas: Comparison (1)
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Water Mist
Activation: 4:52 min
max. Gastemp.: 79 °C
Sprinkler
Activation: 6:27min,
max. Gastemp.: 159 °C
Approval for Office Areas: Comparison (2)
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Example for Layout: Office Areas
Sprinkler (VdS 4001) Water Mist System
Water ApplicationRate
5 mm/min 2 mm/min
Protection Area 72 m² 72 m²
Water Flow 5 l/min * 72 m² 2 l/min * 72 m²
Operation Time 40 min 40 min
Total Amountof Water
= 5 l/min x 72 m2 x 40 min x 1,4= 20m3 für 40 min
= 2 l/min x 72 m2 x 40 min x 1,4= 8m3 für 40 min
Thank you for your attention
Further questions:
Stefan Kratzmeir: [email protected]
Christian Kopp: [email protected]