BS EN 50291:2001

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Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements

Available format(s): Hardcopy, PDF

Superseded date: 30-04-2011

Language(s): English

Published date: 18-10-2001

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) Health effects
Annex B (informative) A-deviations

Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

Describes the general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in domestic premises. The apparatus may be main or battery powered. Such apparatus is intended to warn of an accumulation of CO, enabling the occupant to react before being exposed to significant risk.

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Committee	EXL/31
Development Note	Supersedes 96/207077 DC. Supersedes BS 7860(1996). (11/2001)
Document Type	Standard
ISBN
Pages
Published
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Superseded By	BS EN 50291-1 : 2010 BS EN 50291-1:2010+A1:2012
Supersedes	BS 7860:1996 96/207077 DC : JUN 96

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Equivalent Standard(s)	Relationship
NF EN 50291 : 2002	Identical
DIN EN 50291 : 2002	Identical
UNE-EN 50291:2002	Identical
NEN EN 50291 : 2001	Identical
NBN EN 50291 : 2002	Identical
I.S. EN 50291:2001	Identical
SN EN 50291 : 2001	Identical
EN 50291:2001	Identical

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10/30213917 DC : 0	BS 8660-1 - GAS-FIRED MICRO-COGENERATION APPLIANCES OF RATED THERMAL INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF STIRLING ENGINE MICRO-COGENERATION APPLIANCES
17/30351608 DC : 0	BS 5410-2 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR OIL FIRING - PART 2: INSTALLATIONS PROVIDING SPACE HEATING, HOT WATER AND STEAM SUPPLY SERVICES TO NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS
12/30260280 DC : 0	BS 5839-6 - 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
03/119007 DC : DRAFT DEC 2003	BS 5839-6 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN DWELLINGS
BS 5410-1:2014	Code of practice for oil firing Installations up to 45 kW output capacity for space heating and hot water supply purposes
BS 6173:2009	Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)
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 6172(2010) : 2010	SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF DOMESTIC GAS COOKING APPLIANCES (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
BS 5546:2010	Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired water-heating appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
13/30261683 DC : 0	BS 6798 - SPECIFICATION FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED BOILERS OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET
10/30204527 DC : 0	BS 6172 - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DOMESTIC GAS COOKING APPLIANCES (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
BS 5871-2:2005	Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input not exceeding 15 kW, and fire/back boilers (2nd and 3rd family gases)
BS 6798:2009	Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
BS 5440-2:2009	Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for the installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances
BS 5871-1:2005	Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases)
BS 6798:2014	Specification for selection, installation, inspection, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
BS 5871-4:2007	Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Independent gas-fired flueless fires, convector heaters and heating stoves of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
08/30190078 DC : DRAFT SEP 2008	BS ISO 26142 - HYDROGEN DETECTOR
BS 8511:2010	Code of practice for the installation of solid fuel heating and cooking appliances in small craft
08/30166539 DC : DRAFT JULY 2008	BS 6798 - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED BOILERS OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET
14/30285453 DC : 0	BS 5410-1 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR OIL FIRING - PART 1: INSTALLATIONS UP TO 45 KW OUTPUT CAPACITY FOR SPACE HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES
BS 7967-2:2005	Carbon monoxide in dwellings and the combustion performance of gas-fired appliances Guide for using electronic portable combustion gas analysers in the measurement of carbon monoxide and the determination of combustion performance
08/30177380 DC : 0	BS 6173 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED CATERING APPLIANCES FOR USE IN ALL TYPES OF CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
09/30166542 DC : 0	BS 5546 - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED WATER-HEATING APPLIANCES OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET
BS 8660-1:2011	Gas-fired micro-cogeneration appliances of rated thermal input not exceeding 70 kW net Specification for selection, installation, inspection, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of Stirling engine micro-cogeneration appliances
04/30092714 DC : DRAFT MAR 2004	BS 7967-2 - CARBON MONOXIDE IN BUILDINGS AND THE COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE OF GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES - PART 2: GUIDE FOR USING ELECTRONIC PORTABLE COMBUSTION GAS ANALYSERS IN THE MEASUREMENT OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND THE DETERMINATION OF COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE
BS 5410-2:2013	Code of practice for oil firing Installations over 45 kW output capacity for space heating, hot water and steam supply services
BS 3632:2005	Residential park homes. Specification
BS 5839-6:2004	Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings

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EN 50270:2015	Electromagnetic compatibility - Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
IEC 60704-1:2010	Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV	Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
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
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)

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