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    AS 1603.1-1997

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    Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Heat detectors (Reconfirmed 2016)

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    Superseded date:  07-01-2020

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    Published date:  05-01-1997

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of heat detectors as used in automatic fire detection and alarm systems. Includes an indicator visibility test and requirements regarding IP rating for detectors intended for installation in locations where they will be exposed to moisture.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of heat detectors as used in automatic fire detection and alarm systems.This Standard applies to heat detectors intended for installation in accordance with AS 1670, connected to compatible control and indicating equipment (CIE).

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    Committee FP-002
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 08/07/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 08/07/2016
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    Amendment 1 to AS 1603.1-1997 see DR 98021 CP. Under Revision see DR 03324 CP First published as part of AS A122-1961.Second edition 1965.Third edition 1968.Revised and redesignated AS 1603-1974.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1603.1-1990, Second edition 1997.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated as part of AS A122—1961. Previous edition AS 1603.1—1990. Second edition 1997. Incorporating: Amdt 1—1998 Originated as part of AS A122-1961. Previous edition AS 1603.1-1990. Second edition 1997. Incorporating: Amdt 1-1998

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

    AS 2362.25-1996 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Indicator visibility test
    AS 2362.4-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Voltage stability test
    AS 2362.6-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Static discharge test
    AS 2362.25-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Indicator visibility test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.10-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - Methods of test Low temperature test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.11-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Damp heat test
    AS 2362.2-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Heat sensitivity testing of Type E heat detectors (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.5-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Insulation resistance test
    AS 2362.12-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Dry heat test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.12-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Dry heat test
    AS 2362.13-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Corrosion test
    AS 2362.16-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Impact test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.1-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Heat sensitivity testing of types A, B, C and D heat detectors
    AS 2706-1984 Numerical values - Rounding and interpretation of limiting values
    AS 2362.3-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Rapid temperature rise test
    AS/NZS 3121:2002 Approval and test specification - Insulating mouldings (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2362.14-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Resistance to crushing test
    AS 2362.2-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Heat sensitivity testing of type E heat detectors
    AS 2362.9-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - High frequency disturbance test
    AS 1670-1986 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - System design, installation, and commissioning
    AS 2362.16-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Impact test
    AS 2362.13-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Corrosion test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.15-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Vibration test (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2362.1-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Heat sensitivity testing of types A, B, C and D heat detectors (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
    AS 2362.15-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Vibration test
    AS 2362.11-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Damp heat test
    AS 2362.10-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Low temperature test
    AS 2484.2-1991 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire protection and firefighting equipment
    AS 2362.8-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Impulse voltage withstand test
    AS 2362.7-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Electromagnetic interference test
    AS/NZS 3100:2002 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
    AS 3100-1990 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
    AS 3121-1992 Approval and test specification - Insulating mouldings
    AS 2546.1-1982 Printed boards General requirements and test methods
    AS 2706-2003 Numerical values - Rounding and interpretation of limiting values (Reconfirmed 2018)

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    AS/NZS 1905.1:1997 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls Fire-resistant doorsets
    AS 2834-1995 Computer accommodation
    AS 1851.15-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Local fire alarm systems
    SAA HB20-1996 Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings
    AS 3772-1990 Fire protection of cooking areas
    AS 3007.3-2004 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant - General requirements for equipment and ancillaries
    AS 1670.2-1997 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Local fire
    AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries - Surface installations and associated processing plant
    AS 1670.1-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Fire
    AS 4428.9-1996 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - Control and indicating equipment - Requirements for wire-free alarm zone circuits
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