Smoke Alarm User Manual
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Note: This document is based on the recommendations of BS5839 Part 1: 2002. It is intended only as a guide to the application of fire detection systems.
Reference must be made to relevant national and local standards.
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7. OTHER INFORMATION
7.1. STANDARDS
To ensure that a fire alarm system provides adequate
protection, it is advisable to ensure that it meets all
relevant standards. The system should be designed in
accordance with relevant national and local standards.
Useful standards and references include:
British Standard Code of Practice for fire detection
systems BS 5839 part 1: 2002
European Standard for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems:
Control and Indicating Equipment
BS EN54 part 2: 1998
Sounders
BS EN54 part 3: 2001
Point Heat Detectors
BS EN54 part 5: 2001
Point Smoke Detectors
BS EN54 part 7: 2001
Manual Call Points
BS EN54 part 11: 2001
Optical Beam Detectors
BS EN54 part 12: 2002
These are all available from:
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 4AL