Foreword: Product certification involves confirmation by an independent third party that a product fulfils requirements set out in standards or some other form of specification. Certification by RISE is performed by RISE Certification. Certification of products by RISE is performed in accordance with SS-EN ISO/IEC 17065.

This document sets out the rules for certification, product requirements and requirements in respect of ongoing surveillance of fire suppression systems intended for use in engine compartments of buses, coaches and other heavy vehicles.

The requirements concerning surveillance as set out in sections 4 and 5, have been drawn up by RISE. The technical requirements as set out in section 3 is described in test method SP Method 4912 with reference to actual standards where applicable.. The products are divided into different fire technical classes as specified in SP Method 4912. Certification, as described in section 2, is performed by RISE Certification.

Continuous inspection involves inspection by the manufacturer and surveillance inspection by RISE. Surveillance inspection is carried out through visits to the manufacturer, and involves assessment of the manufacturer's FPC including system for risk assessment of engine compartment with following design and installation of suppression systems. In addition, samples of the finished products may be taken for testing in order to verify that the manufacturer's FPC is operating as intended.

The certification rules are based on current standards, but may be revised in future, e.g. to harmonise them with European or international standards. Revision may also be necessary if new regulations are introduced or if a need for such revision is shown by the results of experience of application of the rules.

This version of the rules replaces the previous version dated September 2017.

Disclaimer: It is up to the fire suppression system provider in collaboration with the vehicle/ mobile machine supplier or owner to carry out a full risk assessment for and of each application. RISE takes no responsibility for how a certified system performs in a real engine compartment fire.