• BS EN 50194:2000

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  21-12-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 General requirements
      4.1 General
      4.2 Construction
      4.3 Indicators and alarms
      4.4 Fault signals
      4.5 Output signal (applicable for type A
          apparatus only)
      4.6 Labelling and instructions
    5 Test and performance requirements
      5.1 General requirements for tests
      5.2 Normal conditions for tests
      5.3 Test methods and performance requirements
    6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus
      6.1 Battery fault warning
      6.2 Battery capacity
      6.3 Battery reversal
      6.4 Battery connections
    Annex A (informative) Location of the gas detection
            apparatus - Guide for writing the instruction
            booklet
    Annex B (informative) Emergency actions - Guide for writing
            the instruction booklet
    Annex C (informative) A-deviations

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    Gives general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated apparatus for the detection of combustible gases, designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in domestic premises.

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    Committee EXL/31
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7348(1990). Supersedes 95/210437 DC (07/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries

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    EN 50270:2015 Electromagnetic compatibility - Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
    EN 50058:1998 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases - Performance requirements for Group II apparatus indicating up to 100 % (v/v) gas
    EN 1775:2007 Gas supply - Gas pipework for buildings - Maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar - Functional recommendations
    EN 50054:1998 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases - General requirements and test methods
    EN 50291:2001 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Test methods and performance requirements
    EN 50055:1998 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases - Performance requirements for Group I apparatus indicating up to 5 % (v/v) methane in air
    EN 50057:1998 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases - Performance requirements for Group II apparatus indicating up to 100 % lower explosive limit
    EN 437:2003+A1:2009 Test gases - Test pressures - Appliance categories
    EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
    EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2012 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - TEST CODE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF AIRBORNE NOISE - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60704-1:2010)
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    EN 50056:1998 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases - Performance requirements for Group I apparatus indicating up to 100 % (v/v) methane in air
    EN 50244:2016 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance
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