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  • BS 7042:1988

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    Specification for high security intruder alarm systems in buildings

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  28-02-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-09-1988

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 System requirements
    4 Operational requirements
    5 Detectors
    6 Control equipment
    7 Power supply equipment
    8 Warning devices
    9 Remote signalling equipment
    10 Additional facilities
    11 Claims of compliance
    Appendix
    A Sound level test for audible warning devices
    Figures
    1 Suggested method of suspension
    2 Method of measurement

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    General requirements for alarm systems, with additional requirements for specific types of premises or activity such as cash-handling, providing an enhanced level of security beyond that of BS 4737. Appropriate to the protection of premises, articles and/or operations of especial value or of a sensitive nature.

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    Committee GW/1
    Development Note Supersedes 87/40338 DC (12/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6803-3:1990 Vehicle security alarm systems Code of practice for the protection of vehicles and goods in transit
    11/30238815 DC : 0 BS 7872 - MANNED SECURITY SERVICES - CASH-IN-TRANSIT SERVICES (COLLECTION AND DELIVERY) - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 7807:1995 Code of practice for design, installation and servicing of integrated systems incorporating fire detection and alarm systems and/or other security systems for buildings other than dwellings
    BS 5979:1993 Code of practice for remote centres for alarm systems
    BS 5979:2007 Remote centres receiving signals from fire and security systems. Code of practice
    BS 5979:2000 Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems
    BS 8220-2:1995 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    BS 7872:2011 Manned security services. Cash and valuables in transit services (collection and delivery). Code of practice
    BS DD242(1998) : 1998 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS FOR HIGH SECURITY AREAS
    BS DD263(2007) : 2007 INTRUDER AND HOLD-UP ALARM SYSTEMS - COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOTE SUPPORT - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
    16/30338904 DC : 0 BS 9263 - INTRUDER AND HOLD-UP ALARM SYSTEMS - COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOTE SUPPORT - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 7939:1999 Smoke security devices. Code of practice for manufacture, installation and maintenance
    06/30133574 DC : DRAFT DEC 2006 BS 5979 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR REMOTE CENTRES RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM SECURITY SYSTEMS

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    BS 4737-3.13:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Capacitive proximity detectors
    BS 4737-3.6:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Acoustic detectors
    BS 4737-3.1:1977 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Continuous wiring
    BS 6484:1984 Specification for electrical safety requirements for independent power supply units for indirect connection to certain telecommunication networks
    BS 4737-3.30:1986 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Specification for PVC insulated cables for interconnecting wiring
    BS 4737-3.4:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Radiowave Doppler detectors
    BS 4737-3.8:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Volumetric capacitive detectors
    BS 4737-3.5:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Ultrasonic movement detectors
    BS 6746:1990 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 4737-5.2:1988 Intruder alarm systems. Terms and symbols Recommendations for symbols for diagrams
    BS 4737-4.2:1986 Intruder alarm systems in buildings. Codes of practice Code of practice for maintenance and records
    BS 4737-3.11:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Rigid printed-circuit wiring
    BS 4737-4.1:1987 Intruder alarm systems in buildings. Codes of practice Code of practice for planning and installation
    BS 4737-3.10:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Vibration detectors
    BS 3535:1962 Specification for safety isolating transformers for industrial and domestic purposes
    BS 4737-3.7:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Passive infra-red detectors
    BS 4737-3.12:1978 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components Beam interruption detectors
    BS 5969:1981 Specification for sound level meters
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