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  • BS 5446-3:2015

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    DETECTION AND ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE ALARM AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General requirements for alarm systems
    5 Constructional and electrical requirements
    6 Requirements for components
    7 Marking
    8 Provision of information
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Alarm system grades
    Annex B (normative) - Power supplies tests
    Annex C (normative) - General procedures for tests
    Annex D (normative) - Tests for control units
    Annex E (normative) - Tests for radio-linked systems
    Annex F (normative) - Tests for visual alarm devices
    Annex G (normative) - Tests for vibrating pads
    Annex H (normative) - Tests for vibrating alerters
    Annex I (normative) - Tests for low frequency sounders
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    Defines requirements and test methods for components and their means of interconnection (e.g. by electrical wiring or by radio links) intended to be assembled to create fire and/or carbon monoxide alarm systems for deaf and hard of hearing people, for the purpose of life safety in dwellings.

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    Committee FSH/12/2
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5446-3(2005) & 14/30277275 DC. (03/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 60068-2-6 : 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-6: TESTS - TEST FC: VIBRATION (SINUSOIDAL)
    BS 5446-2(2003) : 2003 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR HEAT ALARMS
    BS EN 54-23 : 2010 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 23: FIRE ALARM DEVICES - VISUAL ALARM DEVICES
    BS EN ISO 9004:2009 (published 2009-11) Managing for the sustained success of an organization. A quality management approach
    BS EN 60068-2-27 : 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-27: TESTS - TEST EA AND GUIDANCE: SHOCK
    BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems. Requirements
    BS EN 54-1:2011 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 1: INTRODUCTION
    BS EN ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety. Vocabulary
    BS EN 50291-1 : 2010 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN DOMESTIC PREMISES - PART 1: TEST METHODS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 60068-2-42:2003 (published 2003-09) Environmental testing. Test methods Test Kc. Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections
    BS EN 12182:2012 (published 2012-06) Assistive products for persons with disability. General requirements and test methods
    BS EN 50291-2:2010 (published 2011-04) Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft. Additional test methods and performance requirements
    BS EN 54-3:2014 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 3: FIRE ALARM DEVICES - SOUNDERS
    BS EN ISO 9999:2016 (published 2016-11) Assistive products for persons with disability. Classification and terminology
    BS EN 60068-2-1:2007 (published 2007-05) Environmental testing Tests. Test A. Cold
    BS EN 60950-1 : 2006 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 60068-2-78 : 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-78: TESTS - TEST CAB: DAMP HEAT, STEADY STATE
    BS EN 60068-2-31 : 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-31: TESTS - TEST EC: ROUGH HANDLING SHOCKS, PRIMARILY FOR EQUIPMENT-TYPE SPECIMENS
    BS EN 60068-2-75:2014 Environmental testing Tests. Test Eh: Hammer tests
    BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE)
    119999/5/EC : 1999 DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 9 MARCH 1999 ON RADIO EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT AND THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONFORMITY
    BS EN 50292:2013 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises, caravans and boats. Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance
    BS EN 14604 : 2005 SMOKE ALARM DEVICES
    BS EN 50130-4 : 2011 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
    BS EN ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems. Fundamentals and vocabulary
    BS 5839-6(2013) : 2013 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
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