TS 13345

TS 13345 is a withdrawn service standard that addresses the rules for authorized services working on fire extinguishing systems and equipment. Its focus is the organization, structural characteristics, technical equipment, and personnel qualifications of service providers dealing with items such as fire extinguishers, fire cabinets, fire hoses, detectors, fire alarm devices, extinguishing guns, and water tanks.

What the standard centers on in practice

In general technical terms, fire protection servicing is not limited to repair. It typically involves maintenance, inspection, and keeping equipment ready for use so that extinguishing and alarm functions remain dependable in an emergency. TS 13345 is aimed at the service organization itself: it sets rules for the competent service entity rather than describing the design of the fire protection products in the same way a product standard would.

Main service dimensions covered by the scope

• Operating rules: how the service is organized and delivered
• Structural characteristics: the service provider’s physical and institutional setup
• Technical equipment: tools and equipment needed for service work
• Personnel specifications: suitability and qualification of staff
• Covered equipment: extinguishers, cabinets, hoses, detectors, alarm devices, extinguishing guns, and water tanks

For customers and operators, the practical significance of this kind of standard lies in service readiness. Fire safety equipment is expected to function when needed, so the competence of the service organization matters alongside the equipment itself. This standard therefore provides a framework for the service side of fire protection, helping define what an authorized service should be equipped and staffed to handle.