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  • BS 5446-3:2015

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    Detection and alarm devices for dwellings 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:  28-02-2015

    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
    Bibliography

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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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    The scope of the standard has been modified to include the optional use of carbon monoxide detectors as part of the alarm system in dwellings where there is a risk of CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide detectors were not covered in the previous edition.

    Requirements and test methods for equipment intended for use in LAVs have been removed from the scope. It was felt that with the robustness of the requirements for the individual system components, there was no need to complicate system requirements by adding additional tests.

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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
    Supersedes

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

    BS EN 60068-2-6:2008 Environmental testing Tests. Test Fc. Vibration (sinusoidal)
    BS 5446-2:2003 Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for heat alarms
    BS EN 54-23:2010 Fire detection and fire alarm systems Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices
    BS EN ISO 9004:2009 Managing for the sustained success of an organization. A quality management approach
    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 EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing 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 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 Environmental testing. Test methods Test Kc. Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections
    BS EN 12182:2012 Assistive products for persons with disability. General requirements and test methods
    BS EN 50291-2:2010 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 Fire alarm devices. Sounders
    BS EN ISO 9999:2016 Assistive products for persons with disability. Classification and terminology
    BS EN 60068-2-1:2007 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 Tests. Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
    BS EN 60068-2-31:2008 Environmental testing Tests. Test Ec. Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens
    BS EN 60068-2-75:2014 Environmental testing Tests. Test Eh: Hammer tests
    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
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