What is BS EN 15659 - Light fire storage units about?
BS EN 15659 is the European standard on secure storage units. It specifies requirements for light fire storage units that ensures of optimal protection against fire.
The method of test in BS EN 15659 is specified to determine the ability of light fire storage units to protect paper media from the effects of fire. Two levels of fire exposure periods (LFS 30 P and LFS 60 P) are specified using the maximum temperature increase permitted within the storage space of the light fire storage unit.
Note: Protection after the fire exposure of 30 min (LFS 30) or 60 min (LFS 60) is not ensured by BS EN 15659 .
BS EN 15659:2019 history
2019BS EN 15659:2019 Secure storage units. Classification and methods of test for resistance to fire. Light fire storage units
2009BS EN 15659:2009 Secure storage units - Classification and methods of test for resistance to fire - Light fire storage units