Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices
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What is BS EN 54-23 – Fire visual alarm devices about?
BS EN 54 is a European Standard on fire detection and fire alarm systems. It aims to establish operationally efficient safety equipment and systems that play a positive role during a fire emergency. BS EN 54-23 is the 23 rd part of the multi-series that specifies the requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for visual alarm devices in a fixed installation intended to signal a visual warning of fire between the fire detection and fire alarm system and the occupants. BS EN 54-23 is intended to cover only those devices which derive their operating power by means of a physical electrical connection to an external source such as a fire alarm system. BS EN 54-23 applies only to pulsing or flashing visual alarm devices, for example, xenon beacons or rotating beacons. BS EN 54-23 is not intended to cover visual indicators, for example, those on detectors or on the control and indicating equipment.
Who is BS EN 54-23 – Fire visual alarm devices for?
BS EN 54-23 on visual alarm devices is relevant to:
Manufacturers of fire alarm devices Manufacturers of visual alarm devices Product design engineers Fire safety department Alarm receiving centres Insurers Entities involved in fire safety engineering Local authorities
Why should you use BS EN 54-23 – Fire visual alarm devices ?
The purpose of a visual fire alarm device (VAD) is to warn person(s) within, or in the vicinity of, a building of the occurre...
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