This part of EN 45545 specifies requirements for flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gas installations, e. g. for traction, auxiliary power units, heating or cooking, to cover the objectives defined in EN 45545-1. This part is not applicable to technical liquids themselves, e. g. hydraulic liquid and transformer oil, except where guidance is given as to dealing with spillages, leakage and spray generation.
The measures and requirements specified in this European Standard aim to protect passengers and staff in railway vehicles by preventing a fire from occurring and spreading by leakage of flammable liquids or gases.
It is not within the scope of this European Standard to describe measures for flammable gases, other than liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs).
It is not within the scope of this European Standard to describe measures that ensure the preservation of the railway vehicles in the event of a fire.
Legislation related to this standard
DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
CEN/TS 45545-7:2009
PUBLISHED
EN 45545-7:2013
90.60
Close of review
Sep 2, 2018
