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    Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-01-2011

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-02-2003

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Need for an emergency voice communication system
    5 Exchange of information and definition of
       responsibilities
    6 Variations from the recommendations of this standard
    7 Purpose
    8 System circuitry and software
    9 Audio and data signal paths
    10 Fault monitoring and indication
    11 Outstations
    12 Master stations
    13 Power supplies
    14 Cables, wiring and other interconnections
    15 Environmental conditions
    16 Variations in power supply
    17 Electromagnetic compatibility
    18 Responsibility of installer
    19 Installation practices and workmanship
    20 Testing of wiring
    21 Commissioning
    22 Documentation
    23 Certification
    24 Training
    25 Routine testing
    26 Inspection and servicing
    27 Responsible person
    Annex A (normative) Modified subclauses from BS EN
                          54-2:1998
    Annex B (informative) Model certificate
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendation for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems in and around buildings and at sports, entertainment and similar venues.

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    Committee FSH/12
    Development Note Supersedes 01/540648 DC (03/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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

    BS 5839-1(2002) : 2002 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    BS 5588-5:2004 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Access and facilities for fire-fighting
    BS 5445-8:1984 Components of automatic fire detection systems Specification for high temperature heat detectors
    BS 4163:2000 HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 9999:2008 Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings
    BS 8519:2010 Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice

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

    IEC 60702-1:2002+AMD1:2015 CSV Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables
    BS EN 60651:1994 Specification for sound level meters
    BS EN 60702-2 : 2002 MINERAL INSULATED CABLES AND THEIR TERMINATIONS WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 750 V - PART 2: TERMINATIONS
    BS EN 54-4:1998 Fire detection and fire alarm systems Power supply equipment
    BS EN 54-2 : 1998 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 2: CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT
    BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings
    BS 7807:1995 Code of practice for design, installation and servicing of integrated systems incorporating fire detection and alarm systems and/or other security systems for buildings other than dwellings
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 5588-10:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shopping complexes
    BS 5839-8:1998 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of voice alarm systems
    BS EN 60702-1 : 2002 MINERAL INSULATED CABLES AND THEIR TERMINATIONS WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 750 V - PART 1: CABLES
    IEC 60651:1979+AMD1:1993+AMD2:2000 CSV Sound level meters
    IEC 60702-2:2002+AMD1:2015 CSV Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltagenot exceeding 750 V - Part 2: Terminations
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