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  • BS EN 54-3:2014

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    Fire detection and fire alarm systems Fire alarm devices. Sounders

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  26-04-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-2014

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
    4 Requirements
    5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods
    6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)
    7 Classification and designation
    8 Marking, labelling and packaging
    Annex A (normative) - Sound pressure level for fire alarm sounders
    Annex B (normative) - Comparative sound pressure level test during
            environmental conditioning
    Annex C (informative) - Data supplied with sounders
    Annex D (informative) - Sound patterns used in some European countries
    Annex E (informative) - Comparison of flammability test requirements
            in various standards
    Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard addressing
             the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for fire alarm sounders, including voice sounders, in a fixed installation intended to signal an audible warning between the fire detection and fire alarm systems and the occupants of a building.

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    This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for fire alarm sounders, including voice sounders, in a fixed installation intended to signal an audible warning between the fire detection and fire alarm systems and the occupants of a building (see EN 54-1:2011). This European standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of fire alarm sounders to this EN. This European standard is not intended to cover: a) loudspeaker type devices primarily intended for emitting emergency voice messages that are generated from an external audio source; b) supervisory sounders, for example, within the control and indicating equipment.

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    Committee FSH/12/5
    Development Note Supersedes 95/542860 DC. (09/2002) Supersedes 01/541337 DC. (03/2003) Supersedes 04/30109692 DC. (09/2007) Supersedes 09/30184483 DC. (10/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    14/30277275 DC : 0 BS 5446-3 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE
    12/30260280 DC : 0 BS 5839-6 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN DOMESTIC PREMISES
    BS 8456:2005 Code of practice for design and installation of directional sounder evacuation systems
    03/119007 DC : DRAFT DEC 2003 BS 5839-6 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN DWELLINGS
    BS PAS 41(2003) : 2003 DIRECTIONAL SOUNDERS - REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    04/30118209 DC : DRAFT NOV 2004 BS 8456 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF DIRECTIONAL SOUNDER EVACUATION SYSTEMS
    BS 5839-6:2013 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises
    BS 5839-1(2002) : 2002 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE
    BS 5839-1:2017 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
    BS 5839-9:2011 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems
    12/30260278 DC : 0 BS 5839-1 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE
    12/30258581 DC : 0 BS 5908-2 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS AT PREMISES HANDLING FLAMMABLE GASES, LIQUIDS AND DUSTS - PART 2: GUIDE TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
    BS 5839-8:2008 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems
    BS 5839-8:2013 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    BS 5908-2:2012 Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts Guide to applicable standards and regulations
    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
    01/540647 DC : DRAFT MAY 2001 BS 5839-1 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
    07/30136498 DC : 0 BS 5839-8 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 8: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING OF VOICE ALARM SYSTEMS
    12/30258718 DC : 0 BS 5839-8 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 8: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF VOICE ALARM SYSTEMS
    PD 7974-4:2003 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings Detection of fire and activation of fire protection systems. (Sub-system 4)
    09/30187281 DC : 0 BS 5839-9 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 9: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
    BS 5446-3:2015 Detection and alarm devices for dwellings Specification for fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm systems for deaf and hard of hearing people
    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

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    IEC 60695-11-20:2015 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-20: Test flames - 500 W flame test method
    EN 60068-2-75:2014 Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
    IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    EN 60068-2-42:2003 Environmental testing - Part 2-42: Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections
    IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    EN 60068-1:2014 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    EN 61672-1:2013 Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    IEC 60695-11-10:2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    IEC 60068-2-42:2003 Environmental testing - Part 2-42: Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections
    EN 60068-2-78:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
    EN 60068-2-6:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
    IEC 60068-2-75:2014 Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
    IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 50130-4:2011/A1:2014 ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 4: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PRODUCT FAMILY STANDARD: IMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPONENTS OF FIRE, INTRUDER, HOLD UP, CCTV, ACCESS CONTROL AND SOCIAL ALARM SYSTEMS
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    EN 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
    EN 54-1:2011 Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 1: Introduction
    IEC 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
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