BS 5446-1:2000
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Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarms
Hardcopy , PDF
31-08-2005
English
11-05-2005
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Marking
5 Provision of information
6 Constructional requirements
7 Testing
8 Measurement of response threshold
9 Directional dependence
10 Preliminary test and numbering
11 Repeatability
12 Supply voltage
13 Air movement
14 Ambient light
15 Elevated and depressed temperature
16 Humidity
17 Corrosion
18 Impact
19 Vibration
20 Fire sensitivity
21 Final test
22 Battery fault warning
23 Battery capacity
24 Sound output
25 Routine testing facility
26 Interconnectable smoke alarms
27 Alarm silence facility
28 Safety
29 Battery reversal
30 Alarms suitable for installation in leisure accommodation
vehicles (LAVs)
31 Battery connections
32 Smoke alarms with additional facilities, and smoke alarms
incorporated into other equipment
33 Back-up power source
34 Battery installation
Annex A (normative) Wind tunnel
Annex B (normative) Determination of optical density
Annex C (informative) Smoke density measuring instruments for
tunnel tests
Annex D (normative) Ambient light test apparatus
Annex E (informative) Temperature test apparatus
Annex F (normative) Fire test room
Annex G (normative) Smouldering (Pyrolysis) wood fire(TF2)
Annex H (normative) Glowing smouldering cotton fire (TF3)
Annex I (normative) Flaming plastics (polyurethane fire (TF4)
Annex J (normative) Flaming liquid (n-heptane) fire (TF5)
Annex K (normative) Assessment and testing to determine the
adequacy of personal protection against
hazardous currents passing through the
human body (electric shock) excessive
temperature and the start and spread of
fire
Bibliography
Describes requirements and test methods for smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light, or ionization intended for permanent installation on ceilings or walls of dwellings for the purpose of life safety.
| Committee |
FSH/12/2
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5446-1(1990). (05/2000) Supersedes 95/540020 DC. (12/2002)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
42
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| ISO 209-1:1989 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys Chemical composition and forms of products Part 1: Chemical composition |
| BS 5839-6:1995 | Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings |
| BS 5445-9:1984 | Components of automatic fire detection systems Methods of test of sensitivity to fire |
| BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| IEC 60068-2-42:2003 | Environmental testing - Part 2-42: Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections |
| BS EN 60065 : 2014 | AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60065:2014, MODIFIED) |
| BS 5445-7:1984 | Components of automatic fire detection systems Specification for point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization |
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