BS EN 14591-2:2007

This standard BS EN 14591-2:2007 Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines. Protective systems is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.230 Explosion protection
• 73.100.99 Other mining equipment

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.