本次修订的唯一目的是通过引用单一规范性参考文件，而非特定试验方法附件，纳入BS EN 15889:2011《消防软管-试验方法》中包含的试验方法。现在包含在BS EN 15889中的试验方法与之前包含在2004版BS EN 14540标准附件中的试验方法相同。购买本文件时可获得的所有当前修订均包含在购买本文件中。

The sole purpose of this revision is to incorporate the test methods contained in BS EN 15889:2011, Fire-fighting hoses - Test methods, by utilising reference to a single normative reference rather than by reference to specific test method Annexes. The test methods now contained in BS EN 15889 are identical to those previously contained in the normative annexes of the 2004 edition of BS EN 14540.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.