This standard specifies the requirements for concentrated and distributed passive water trough barriers, and
quick-deploy water trough barriers.
This standard specifies the requirements and test methods for water troughs which are used as components
of the "water trough barrier" protective system for underground coal mines.
This standard does not apply to active water trough barriers.
BS EN 14591-2:2007 Referenced Document
EN 13463-1 Non-Electrical Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres - Part 1: Basic Method and Requirements*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN ISO 4589-2 Plastics - Determination of burning behaviour by oxygen index - Part 2: Ambient-temperature test*, 2017-05-01 Update
ISO 554 Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing; Specifications
BS EN 14591-2:2007 history
0000 BS EN 14591-2:2007(2010)
2007BS EN 14591-2:2007 Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines - Protective systems - Passive water trough barriers