This part specifies requirements for fire detection, alarm systems, equipment shutdown, information and communication systems, emergency lighting, emergency brake systems and fire fighting systems to cover the objectives defined in CEN/ TS 45545-1.
The measures and requirements specified in this Technical Specification aim to protect passengers and staff in railway vehicles in the event of a fire on board by alerting staff and passengers to a fire, delaying the fire development and controlling the movement of smoke.
It is not within the scope of this Technical Specification to describe measures that ensure the preservation of the vehicles in the event of a fire.
This part is valid for railway vehicles defined in CEN/ TS 45545-1.