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    I.S. 3218:2013

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    FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-09-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    DECLARATION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Transition arrangements from I.S. 3218:1989
       & I.S. 3218:2009 to I.S. 3218:2013
    5 System design: Overview
    6 Design considerations
    7 Limitation of false alarm(see definition)
    8 Workmanship, installation and commissioning
    9 User responsibilities
    10 Fire alarm systems in residential buildings
    Annex A (Informative) - Compatibility requirements
    Annex B (Informative) - Automatic connection to the Alarm
            Receiving Centre (ARC)
    Annex C 1 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate of Design
    Annex C 2 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate of Installation
    Annex C 3 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Final Certificate of Commissioning
    Annex C 4 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate of commissioning for
              modification, extension or alterations to a
              system
    Annex C 5 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate of Commissioning
              for early handover for beneficial use
    Annex C 6 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate for Handover
    Annex C 7 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system - Certificate of Verification
    Annex D 1 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system- Certificate of Servicing/Testing
    Annex D 1 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
              system- Certificate of Servicing/Testing
    Annex D .2 (normative) - Fire detection and alarm
               system: schedule of servicing/testing
    Annex E 1 (informative) - Model logbook for fire alarm
              systems - Front page
    Annex E 2 (informative) - Model logbook for fire alarm
              systems - General register
    Annex E 3 (informative) - Model logbook for fire alarm
              systems - False alarm register
    Annex F (normative) - Ionisation chamber smoke
            detectors
    Annex G (informative) - Fire alarm systems integrated
            with other systems
    Annex H (informative) - Responsibilities
    Annex I (informative) - Guide to recommendations applicable
            to specific types of premises
    Annex J (Normative) - Guidance on layout of smoke/heat
            alarms in dwelling houses, apartments or maisonettes
    Annex K (normative) - Model certificate of design, installation
            and commissioning of smoke/heat
            alarm systems in dwellings
    Annex L (normative) - Model certificate of servicing/testing
            of a smoke/heat alarm system in dwellings
    Annex M (Informative) - Staged (Phased) Fire Alarms
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    Gives requirements and recommendations for the planning, design, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in premises including those used for residential/domestic purposes.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    I.S. EN 54-5:2017 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 5: HEAT DETECTORS - POINT HEAT DETECTORS
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    I.S. EN 62305-2:2012 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING - PART 2: RISK MANAGEMENT (IEC 62305-2:2010 (MOD))
    BS 5446-3:2005 Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarm kits for deaf and hard of hearing people
    I.S. EN ISO 9000:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - FUNDAMENTALS AND VOCABULARY (ISO 9000:2015)
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    I.S. EN 54-25:2008 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 25: COMPONENTS USING RADIO LINKS
    BS 5839-1:2013 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
    CISPR 14-2:2015 RLV Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 2: Immunity - Product family standard
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    BS 6132:1983 Code of practice for safe operation of alkaline secondary cells and batteries
    I.S. EN 54-7:2000 COMPONENTS OF AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS - POINT-TYPE SMOKE DETECTORS - DETECTORS USING SCATTERED LIGHT, TRANSMITTED LIGHT OR IONIZATION
    I.S. EN 14604:2005 SMOKE ALARM DEVICES
    I.S. EN 54-20:2006 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 20: ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTORS
    I.S. EN 54-11:2001 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 11: MANUAL CALL POINTS
    I.S. EN 54-13:2017 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 13: COMPATIBILITY AND CONNECTABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS
    I.S. EN 62305-1:2011 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING - PART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
    BS 5839-6:2004 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings
    I.S. EN 54-10:2002 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 10: FLAME DETECTORS - POINT DETECTORS
    I.S. EN 60849:1999 SOUND SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES
    I.S. EN 50200:2015 METHOD OF TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO FIRE OF UNPROTECTED SMALL CABLES FOR USE IN EMERGENCY CIRCUITS
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    I.S. EN 50272-1:2010 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
    BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
    I.S. EN 54-2:1999 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 2: CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT
    BS 9991:2011 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice
    I.S. EN 54-23:2010 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 23: FIRE ALARM DEVICES - VISUAL ALARM DEVICES
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