BS 5446-2:2003

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Constructional requirements
5 Operational requirements
6 Marking
7 Provision of information
Annex A (normative) Test methods
Annex B (normative) Test schedule
Annex C (normative) Heat tunnel for response time
        and response temperature measurements
Annex D (informative) Information concerning the
        construction of the heat tunnel
Annex E (informative) Derivation of upper and lower
        limits of response times
Annex F (informative) Typical apparatus for impact
        test
Annex G (normative) Safety requirements
Bibliography
Figures
Tables

Gives requirements and type test methods for heat alarms. It is applicable to heat alarms intended solely for permanent installation on ceilings or walls of dwellings, and to heat alarms suitable for use in leisure accommodation vehicles (LAVs).

This part of BS5446 specifies requirements and type test methods for heat alarms. It is applicable to heat alarms intended solely for permanent installation on ceilings or walls of dwellings, and to heat alarms suitable for use in leisure accommodation vehicles (LAVs).

NOTE1 Equipment conforming to this part of BS5446 might not be suitable for use in boats due to the corrosive atmosphere.

NOTE2 Although not covered by this part of BS5446, equipment is available for use with heat alarms in order to provide a suitable warning system for use by the deaf and hearing impaired.

NOTE3 This part of BS5446 does not include point type detectors.