These guidelines apply to the triggering and control of automatically and manually actuated fixed gas and aerosol fire extinguishing systems (referred to throughout this document as fire extinguishing system). The scope of application covers control devices that are operated with

• electrical
• mechanical or
• pneumatic

energy or a combination of these energies.

These guidelines do not apply to spark extinguishing systems, powder extinguishing systems, explosion suppression and oxygen reduction systems.

Although predominantly aimed at assisting those involved in the release of fire extinguishing systems, these guidelines also provide information in situations, which could be used for the actuation of other fire protection measures.

You will find a "form for comments" on this page, which you can send to VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH by e-mail or post no later than 26. June 2024 at the latest.

VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
- to Mrs Andrea Braun -
Amsterdamer Str. 174
D - 50735 Köln
E-Mail: abraun(at)vds.de

Objection period: June 26th, 2024

Please note that we can only consider comments that reach us using the comment form below.

Downloads:

• CEA 4015 (Draft)
• Comment form