Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance

This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems.
The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them.
The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions.
The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises.
These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system.
Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung, Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung

Diese Technische Spezifikation enthält Leitfäden für die Verwendung von automatischen Brandmeldeanlagen in Gebäuden und deren Nähe. Der Leitfaden umfasst Planung, Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung der Anlagen.
Die Leitfäden gelten für Anlagen, die für den Personenschutz und/oder den Sachgüterschutz vorgesehen sind. Die Leitfäden gelten für Anlagen mit Brandmelderzentrale und mindestens einem Handfeuermelder oder einem Brandmelder. Im Brandfall dürfen die Anlagen Signale zur Ansteuerung von zusätzlichen Einrichtungen (wie stationäre Löschanlagen) und anderen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und Aktionen (wie Abschaltung von Maschinen oder Fernübertragung von Alarmsignalen) liefern. Diese Leitfäden behandeln jedoch weder diese zusätzlichen Einrichtungen selbst, noch die zusätzlichen Schaltungen zur Bildung einer Schnittstelle mit ihnen.
Die Leitfäden behandeln keine Anlagen, die Alarmierungsfunktionen mit Funktionen verknüpfen, die sich nicht auf einen Brand beziehen.
Die Leitfäden enthalten keine Empfehlungen darüber, wann oder wann nicht in Gebäuden eine automatische Brandmeldeanlage montiert werden sollte.
Diese Leitfäden sollten von Sachkundigen angewendet werden. Trotzdem werden auch Hinweise für andere Personen angegeben, die Brandmeldeanlagen erwerben oder betreiben.
Rauchwarnmelder nach EN 14604 sind keine Brandmeldeanlagen.

Systèmes de détection et d’alarme incendie - Partie 14 : Cadre directeur pour la planification, la conception, l’installation, la mise en service, l’utilisation et la maintenance

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje - 14. del: Smernice za načrtovanje, projektiranje, vgradnjo, preverjanje, uporabo in vzdrževanje

Ta tehnična specifikacija podaja smernice za uporabo sistemov za samodejno odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje v stavbah in njihovi okolici. Smernice obravnavajo načrtovanje, projektiranje, vgradnjo, preverjanje, uporabo in vzdrževanje sistemov.
Smernice obravnavajo sisteme, namenjene za varovanje življenj in/ali zaščito lastnine. Smernice obravnavajo sisteme z nadzorno in indikatorsko opremo ter najmanj eno točko za ročni klic ali en javljalnik požara. V primeru požara lahko sistemi posredujejo signale za sprožitev delovanja pomožne opreme (kot so fiksni sistemi za gašenje požara) ter drugih previdnostnih ukrepov in dejanj (na primer izklop strojev ali oddaljeno oddajanje alarmov). Te smernice ne zajemajo samih pomožnih storitev ali pomožnih tokokrogov za povezovanje z njihovimi vmesniki.
Smernice ne zajemajo sistemov, ki združujejo funkcije požarnega alarma z drugimi funkcijami, ki niso povezane s požari.
Smernice ne priporočajo, ali naj bi se v posameznih prostorih namestil samodejni sistem za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.
Pri pripravljanju osnutka teh smernic se je domnevalo, da bodo smernice uporabljale osebe z ustreznimi kompetencami. Podane pa so tudi smernice za druge osebe, ki kupijo ali uporabljajo sistem za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.
Dimni alarmi v skladu s standardom EN 14604 niso sistemi za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Oct-2018
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
31-Oct-2018
Due Date
25-Mar-2016
Completion Date
31-Oct-2018

Relations

Effective Date
07-Nov-2018

Overview

CEN/TS 54-14:2018 - "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14" is a European Technical Specification providing comprehensive guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It covers systems intended for the protection of life and/or property that include at least one detector or manual call point and a control and indicating equipment (CIE). The document was approved in 2018 and updates earlier guidance (CEN/TS 54-14:2004).

This Technical Specification:

  • Applies to automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems
  • Includes guidance on interfacing systems with ancillary equipment (e.g., fixed extinguishing systems) but does not cover the ancillary services or circuits themselves
  • Excludes smoke alarms covered by EN 14604 and systems that combine fire alarm functions with non-fire functions
  • Is intended for use by appropriately competent persons, with additional guidance for purchasers and users

Key topics and technical requirements

The guideline organizes practical requirements and considerations across the lifecycle of a fire alarm system:

  • Assessment of needs: purpose, consultation, extent and types of cover (total, compartment, escape routes, local, equipment)
  • System planning and design: device compatibility, fault effects, hazardous atmospheres, false alarm reduction strategies, and integration with other fire protection systems
  • Detection strategy: zoning (detection and alarm zones), detector selection (smoke, heat, flame, combustion gas, multi‑sensor, radio-linked) and manual call point siting and spacing
  • Alarm devices and control: audible/visual alarms, control and indication equipment (CIE) siting, repeat panels and fire brigade panels, alarm location aids
  • Power and transmission: main and standby power supplies, signals to alarm receiving/fault warning stations, cable installation, radio links and protection against electromagnetic interference
  • Commissioning, use and maintenance: documentation, responsibilities, qualifications of personnel, false alarm management and routine maintenance

Practical applications and users

Who uses CEN/TS 54-14:

  • Fire safety engineers, system designers and specifiers
  • Installers, commissioning engineers and maintenance providers
  • Building owners, facility managers and purchasers evaluating fire alarm system requirements
  • Authorities having jurisdiction and fire brigades seeking consistent alarm interface and control guidance

Practical benefits:

  • Ensures consistent planning and design that reduces false alarms and improves detection reliability
  • Guides safe installation, compliant commissioning and effective maintenance regimes
  • Clarifies documentation, responsibilities and competency expectations for stakeholders

Related standards

  • EN 54 series (detectors, control equipment, power supplies, etc.) - interoperability and product standards
  • EN 14604 - household smoke alarms (explicitly excluded from CEN/TS 54-14 scope)

Keywords: CEN/TS 54-14:2018, fire detection, fire alarm systems, planning, design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, detectors, control and indicating equipment, false alarms.

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CEN/TS 54-14:2018 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance". This standard covers: This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems. The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them. The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions. The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises. These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system. Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.

This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems. The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them. The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions. The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises. These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system. Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.

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Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design,
installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung, Projektierung, Montage,
Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung
Guide d'application pour la planification, la conception, l'installation, la mise en service,
l'exploitation et la maintenance des systèmes de détection et d’alarme incendie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 54-14:2018
ICS:
13.220.20 3RåDUQD]DãþLWD Fire protection
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TS 54-14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
October 2018
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 13.220.20 Supersedes CEN/TS 54-14:2004
English Version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines
for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and
maintenance
Guide d'application pour la planification, la conception, Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung,
l'installation, la mise en service, l'exploitation et la Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und
maintenance des systèmes de détection et d'alarme Instandhaltung
incendie
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 2 March 2018 for provisional application.

This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was corrected and reissued by the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre on 7 November
2018.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 7
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 General . 15
4.1 Guideline usage . 15
4.2 Guideline format. 16
4.3 False alarms . 18
4.4 Documentation . 18
4.5 Responsibility . 18
4.6 Qualifications . 18
5 Assessment of needs . 18
5.1 Purpose . 18
5.2 Consultation . 18
5.3 Parts of the building needing cover . 19
5.3.1 Extent of cover . 19
5.3.2 Description of extent. 20
5.3.3 Total cover . 20
5.3.4 Fire compartment cover . 20
5.3.5 Escape route cover . 20
5.3.6 Local cover . 20
5.3.7 Equipment cover . 21
5.3.8 Manual detection system . 21
5.3.9 Areas not needing cover . 21
5.4 Fire brigade attendance . 22
5.4.1 Communications . 22
5.4.2 Delay to output E according to EN 54-2 . 22
5.5 Fire alarm response strategy . 22
5.6 Documentation . 23
5.7 Responsibility . 23
5.8 Qualifications . 23
6 Planning and design . 23
6.1 Devices connected to the system . 23
6.1.1 Components . 23
6.2 System design . 23
6.2.1 Compatibility . 23
6.2.2 Fault effects . 23
6.2.3 Hazardous atmospheres . 25
6.2.4 False alarms . 25
6.2.5 Connection to fire protection systems . 25
6.2.6 Special risks . 25
6.3 Zones . 25
6.3.1 General . 25
6.3.2 Detection zones . 25
6.3.3 Alarm zones . 26
6.4 Selection of detectors and manual call points . 26
6.4.1 Detectors - General. 26
6.4.2 Smoke detectors . 27
6.4.3 Heat detectors . 27
6.4.4 Flame detectors . 28
6.4.5 Combustion gas fire detectors . 28
6.4.6 Multi-sensor fire detectors . 28
6.4.7 Radio linked systems. 30
6.4.8 Manual call points . 30
6.5 Siting and spacing of detectors and manual call points . 31
6.5.1 General . 31
6.5.2 Heat and smoke detectors . 36
6.5.3 Flame detectors . 37
6.5.4 Manual call points . 40
6.5.5 Identification . 40
6.5.6 Coincidence detection . 41
6.6 Alarm systems and devices . 41
6.6.1 General . 41
6.6.2 Audible Alarms . 41
6.6.3 Visual fire alarm devices . 42
6.7 Control and indication . 42
6.7.1 General . 42
6.7.2 Location of control and indicating equipment . 42
6.7.3 Repeat control and indication panels . 43
6.7.4 Alarm location aids . 44
6.7.5 Fire brigade panel . 44
6.8 Power supplies . 44
6.8.1 Power supply equipment . 44
6.8.2 Main power source . 44
6.8.3 Standby power source. 45
6.9 Signals to a fire alarm receiving station . 45
6.10 Signals to a fault warning receiving station . 45
6.11 Other equipment or systems . 45
6.12 Transmission paths . 46
6.12.1 Cables . 46
6.12.2 Radio linked systems. 48
6.13 Protection against electromagnetic interference . 49
6.14 Documentation . 49
6.15 Responsibility . 50
6.16 Qualifications . 50
7 Installation . 50
7.1 General . 50
7.2 Siting of equipment . 50
7.2.1 General . 50
7.2.2 Hazardous areas. 50
7.3 Cable installation . 50
7.3.1 General . 50
7.3.2 Cable identification . 50
7.3.3 Multi-core cable restrictions . 50
7.3.4 Cable joints and terminations . 51
7.4 Radioactivity . 51
7.5 Documentation . 51
7.6 Responsibility . 51
7.7 Qualifications . 51
8 Initialization and configuration . 51
8.1 General . 51
8.2 Programming of the CIE . 51
8.3 Documentation . 52
8.4 Responsibility . 52
8.5 Qualifications . 52
9 Commissioning acceptance and verification . 52
9.1 General . 52
9.2 Commissioning . 52
9.3 Verification (optional) . 54
9.4 Responsibility . 54
9.5 Qualifications . 54
10 Third party approval . 54
10.1 General . 54
10.2 Approval procedures . 55
10.2.1 General . 55
10.2.2 Inspection and testing . 55
10.2.3 Testing of operation . 55
10.3 Documentation . 55
10.4 Periodic inspection by an approving body . 55
10.4.1 General . 55
10.4.2 Documentation . 55
10.5 Qualifications . 56
11 User responsibilities . 56
11.1 General . 56
11.2 User scheduled maintenance . 56
11.2.1 Daily user maintenance . 56
11.2.2 Quarterly user maintenance . 57
11.2.3 Annual user maintenance . 57
11.3 Documentation . 57
12 Maintenance . 57
12.1 General . 57
12.2 Maintenance routine . 57
12.2.1 General . 57
12.2.2 Prevention of unwanted fire signals to the fire and rescue service during
maintenance. 57
12.2.3 Prevention of unwanted activation during routine testing . 58
12.2.4 Precautions during maintenance . 58
12.3 Corrective maintenance . 58
12.4 Spares . 58
12.5 Documentation . 59
12.6 Responsibility . 59
12.7 Qualifications . 59
13 Modification of an installed system . 59
13.1 General . 59
13.2 Third party approval . 59
13.3 Extent of compliance . 59
13.4 Documentation . 59
13.5 Responsibility . 59
13.6 Qualifications . 59
14 Operation of other fire protection systems . 60
14.1 General . 60
14.2 Responsibility . 60
15 Applications in special risks . 60
15.1 General . 60
15.2 Electronic data processing areas . 61
15.3 High-rack warehouses . 61
15.3.1 General . 61
15.3.2 Aspirating smoke detection . 61
15.3.3 Other detection . 61
15.4 Atrium and high ceiling areas . 62
15.5 Hazardous areas. 62
15.6 Outdoor areas . 62
15.7 High value risks . 62
15.8 Responsibility . 63
16 Integrated systems . 63
17 Hierarchical and networked systems . 63
Annex A (informative) False alarms . 65
A.1 Causes of false alarms . 65
A.2 Vulnerability of various detector types . 65
A.2.1 Smoke detectors . 65
A.2.2 Heat detectors . 66
A.2.3 Flame detectors . 66
A.3 Possible preventative measures . 66
A.3.1 Multi-sensor detectors . 66
A.3.2 Pre-alarm warnings . 66
A.3.3 Dependency on more than one alarm signal Coincidence detection . 67
A.3.4 Activity related systems . 67
A.3.4.1 General . 67
A.3.4.2 Pre-transmission confirmation . 67
A.4 Investigation of false alarms. 68
Annex B (informative) Model documents . 70
Annex C (informative) Model list of fire loadings for different cable types . 76
Annex D (normative) Maintenance routine . 82
D.1 Maintenance works . 82
D.2 Inspection and servicing confirmation . 86
Annex E (informative) Commissioning checklist . 87
Annex F (informative) Test fires . 89
Bibliography . 90
European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 54-14:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 “Fire
detection and fire alarm systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 54-14:2004.
Compared to CEN/TS 54-14:2004, the following main changes have been made:
— all facts and figures of Annex A have been transferred into the main text and modernized;
— Table A.1 was modified to incorporate new technologies;
— new detector technologies e.g. multi sensor detectors or radio-linked detectors were incorporated;
— new requirements for cabling;
— all requirements for certification were eliminated;
— Annex D: Maintenance routine is new;
— Annex E: Commissioning checklist is new.
EN 54, Fire detection and fire alarm systems, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Introduction;
— Part 2: Control and indicating equipment;
— Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders;
— Part 4: Power supply equipment;
— Part 5: Heat detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization;
— Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 11: Manual call points;
— Part 12: Smoke detectors — Line detectors using an optical beam;
— Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system components;
— Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
[CEN Technical Specification];
— Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment;
— Part 17: Short circuit isolators;
— Part 18: Input/output devices;
— Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors;
— Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment;
— Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors;
— Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarms devices;
— Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems — Loudspeakers;
— Part 25: Components using radio links;
— Part 26: Carbon monoxide detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 27: Duct smoke detectors;
— Part 28: Non-resettable line type heat detectors [currently at voting stage];
— Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke and heat sensors;
— Part 30: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of carbon monoxide and
heat sensors;
— Part 31: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke, carbon monoxide
and optionally heat sensors;
— Part 32: Planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of voice alarm systems
[CEN Technical Specification].
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
Guidelines and standards for the planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of
a fire detection and fire alarm system are published by many different organizations within Europe.
This document is intended as a template to be used in the drafting, review and revision of any such
national standards and guidelines. It is intended that this technical specification will assist in the
harmonization of practice and standards of fire detection and fire alarm systems throughout Europe.
1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm
systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning,
use and maintenance of the systems.
The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The
guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or
one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the
operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and
actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover
the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them.
The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related
functions.
The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system
should be installed in any given premises.
These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given
to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system.
Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 54-1:2011, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction
EN 54-2:1997, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-3, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders
EN 54-4, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 4: Power supply equipment
EN 54-5, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 5: Heat detectors — Point heat detectors
EN 54-7, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using
scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-10, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors
EN 54-11, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 11: Manual call points
EN 54-12, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 12: Smoke detectors — Line detectors using an
optical beam
EN 54-16, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment
EN 54-20, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors
EN 54-21, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing
equipment
EN 54-22, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors
EN 54-23, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarm devices
EN 54-24, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems -
Loudspeakers
EN 54-25, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 25: Components using radio links
EN 54-27, Fire detection and fire alarms systems — Part 27: Duct smoke detectors
EN 54-28, Fire detection and fire alarm system — Part 28: Non-resettable line-type heat detectors
EN 54-29, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors
using a combination of smoke and heat sensors
CEN/TS 54-32, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 32: Planning, design, installation,
commissioning, use and maintenance of voice alarm systems
EN 16763:2017, Services for fire safety systems and security systems
EN 50200:2015, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency
circuits
EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672 1)
BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small
cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1:2011 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
acceptance
decision that the installed system meets the requirements of a previously agreed specification
3.2
alarm load
maximum power (normally electrical) that might be required under the fire condition
3.3
approval
acceptance by a third party that the installed system satisfies the requirements of the third party
3.4
approval body
body accepted by an authority having jurisdiction or other competent organization as having the
expertise necessary to assess the compliance of the installed system with this guidelines
3.5
authority having jurisdiction
body that has powers provided under local, regional, national or European legislation
3.6
beam detector
more commonly used term for 'smoke detector - line detector using a transmitted light beam'
Note 1 to entry: See EN 54-12.
3.7
circuit
interconnected assembly of cables, components and elements, terminated at the control and indicating
equipment in such a way that its only connection to other parts of the fire detection and alarm system is
through the control and indicating equipment and controlled by the control and indicating equipment
Note 1 to entry: A circuit may have more than one link to the control and indicating equipment (as in a loop
circuit, connected to the control and indicating equipment at both ends).
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CEN/TS 54-14:2018 표준은 건물 내외에서 자동 화재 감지 및 화재 경고 시스템의 적용을 위한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 화재 감지 시스템과 화재 경고 시스템의 계획, 설계, 설치, 시운전, 사용 및 유지 관리에 대한 철저한 지침을 포함하고 있습니다. 특히 이 지침은 생명 보호 및 재산 보호를 위한 시스템을 다루고 있으며, 이는 신뢰할 수 있는 화재 안전 시스템 구축에 필수적입니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 제어 및 표시 장비와 최소한 하나의 수동 호출 지점 또는 화재 감지기를 포함한 시스템을 명확히 정의하여, 화재 발생 시 부가 장비의 작동을 유도하는 신호를 전달할 수 있는 능력을 갖춘 시스템에 대한 지침을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이러한 측면은 화재로 인한 피해를 최소화하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. CEN/TS 54-14:2018 표준은 적절한 자격을 갖춘 개인이 사용할 수 있도록 세심하게 작성되었으며, 화재 감지 및 화재 경고 시스템을 구매하거나 사용하는 다른 사람들을 위한 지침도 제공합니다. 이는 다양한 사용자가 시스템의 적절한 적용과 효과적인 유지 관리를 위해 필요한 정보를 쉽게 접근할 수 있도록 합니다. 또한, EN 14604에 따른 연기 감지는 이 표준의 적용 범위에 포함되지 않음을 명확히 하여, 화재 감지 및 화재 경고 시스템의 정의를 분명히 하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 상업적 및 민간 건물에서 화재 안전을 보장하기 위한 기본 틀을 제공하며, 다양한 환경 및 상황에서 자동 화재 감지 및 경고 시스템의 설계 및 운용에 적용될 수 있습니다. 이러한 이유로 CEN/TS 54-14:2018은 화재 안전 분야의 전문가들이 반드시 참고해야 할 중요한 문서입니다.

Die Norm CEN/TS 54-14:2018 bietet umfassende und praxisnahe Leitlinien für die Planung, das Design, die Installation, die Inbetriebnahme, die Nutzung und die Wartung von automatischen Brandmelde- und Brandmeldesystemen in und um Gebäude. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Richtlinien ist breit gefächert und befasst sich mit Systemen, die nicht nur dem Schutz von Leben, sondern auch dem Schutz von Eigentum dienen. Eine der Stärken dieser Norm ist ihre klare Fokussierung auf Systeme, die über eine Steuer- und Anzeigeeinheit verfügen sowie mindestens einen manuellen Melder oder einen Brandmelder включен. Dies gewährleistet, dass alle wesentlichen Komponenten integriert sind, um im Brandfall effektive Maßnahmen einleiten zu können, wie das Auslösen von Alarmen oder die Aktivierung von Zusatzgeräten, wie zum Beispiel stationären Löschanlagen. Die Relevanz der CEN/TS 54-14:2018 ist unbestreitbar, da sie spezifische Richtlinien für die Implementierung von Brandmeldesystemen bietet, die den unterschiedlichen Anforderungen modernster Gebäude gerecht wird. Zudem stellt die Norm sicher, dass die Systeme von kompetentem Personal geplant und installiert werden können, während auch anderen Nutzern hilfreiche Informationen zur Verfügung stehen. Es ist hervorzuheben, dass die Richtlinien nicht die eigentlichen Zusatzdienste oder die Zusatzschaltungen abdecken, was den Fokus und die Anwendung der Norm klar definiert. Außerdem wird nicht empfohlen, ob und welche Art von automatischem Brandmelde- und/oder Brandmeldesystem in bestimmten Räumlichkeiten installiert werden sollte. Dies ermöglicht eine flexible Handhabung gemäß den jeweiligen Gegebenheiten und Anforderungen. Insgesamt stellt die CEN/TS 54-14:2018 eine wertvolle Ressource dar, die eine fundierte Basis für die effiziente Planung und den zuverlässigen Betrieb von Brandmelde- und Brandmeldesystemen bietet.

CEN/TS 54-14:2018は、自動火災探知および火災警報システムの計画、設計、設置、試運転、使用、保守に関するガイドラインを提供する重要な文書です。この標準は、建物内外での生命および財産の保護を目的としたシステムに焦点を当てており、特に制御および表示装置、少なくとも1つの手動呼び出しポイントまたは火災探知器を含むシステムに適用されます。 CEN/TS 54-14:2018の強みは、火災発生時にその他の設備(例:固定式消火システム)の運用を開始するための信号を提供する能力を持つシステムのための詳細な指針を提供している点です。これにより、火災に対する迅速かつ効果的な対応が可能となります。また、このガイドラインは、高度な専門知識を持つ適切な技術者が使用することを前提に設計されていますが、火災探知および火災警報システムを購入または利用する他のユーザーに対しても有益な情報を提供しています。 この標準の適用範囲は、火災探知機能と他の非火災関連機能を組み合わせたシステムを対象としておらず、また、特定の場所に自動火災探知および火災警報システムを設置すべきかどうかの推奨は行っていません。この柔軟性は、設計者や施行者が各施設のニーズに応じた適切な判断を行う助けとなります。 加えて、EN 14604に基づく煙探知器は火災探知および火災警報システムとは見なされないと明記されており、ユーザーがシステムの選択において誤解を避けるための明確な指針を提供しています。このように、CEN/TS 54-14:2018は、現代の建物の安全基準において非常に関連性が高く、信頼性のある標準となっています。

The CEN/TS 54-14:2018 standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the planning, design, installation, commissioning, use, and maintenance of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. Its primary scope encompasses the essential safety measures necessary to protect life and property through effective fire detection systems. One of the strengths of this standard is its clear delineation of responsibility and application, emphasizing that the guidelines are intended for use by appropriately competent persons while also providing valuable insights for individuals involved in purchasing or utilizing these systems. This dual approach ensures a broad audience can engage with the material, enhancing overall understanding and implementation of fire safety protocols. Additionally, the document recognizes the limitations of its guidelines by clearly stating what is outside its scope, such as systems integrating fire alarm functions with non-fire related functions or the specification of ancillary services. This transparency helps users grasp the exact applicability of the guidelines and prevents the misinterpretation of its recommendations. Furthermore, the standard's focus on systems equipped with control and indicating equipment, along with manual call points and fire detectors, demonstrates its relevance in today’s safety landscape. By acknowledging the system's capability to interact with ancillary equipment, such as fixed fire extinguishing systems, the document reflects contemporary needs for integrated safety solutions in building design. The specific exclusion of smoke alarms conforming to EN 14604 signifies a precise understanding of fire safety technologies, ensuring users are not misled about the classification and functionality of different types of fire detection systems. This attention to detail serves to enhance trust in the guidelines offered. Overall, CEN/TS 54-14:2018 stands out as a vital resource in the domain of fire safety, providing essential knowledge for the design and operation of fire alarm systems while recognizing the complexities of modern building safety requirements. Its focused yet comprehensive approach ensures that all stakeholders can understand their role in maintaining effective fire detection and alarm protocols.

La norme CEN/TS 54-14:2018 fournit des directives précieuses pour l'application des systèmes de détection incendie et d'alarme incendie dans et autour des bâtiments. Son champ d'application est particulièrement pertinent, car elle couvre tous les aspects essentiels du processus, à savoir la planification, la conception, l'installation, la mise en service, l'utilisation et la maintenance de ces systèmes. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme est sa capacité à s'adapter à différents types de systèmes, que ce soit pour la protection de la vie humaine ou pour la sauvegarde des biens. Elle inclut des systèmes avec un équipement de contrôle et d'indication, ainsi que des points d'appel manuels ou des détecteurs de fumée. Cette approche holistique permet de garantir que les utilisateurs puissent installer des systèmes efficaces qui répondent aux exigences de sécurité incendie. De plus, la norme spécifie que ces systèmes peuvent fournir des signaux pour activer des équipements auxiliaires, comme des systèmes d'extinction d'incendie fixes, ce qui renforce leur utilité en cas d'urgence. Cela démontre également la pertinence de CEN/TS 54-14:2018 dans la création d'environnements de travail et de vie plus sûrs. Un autre atout non négligeable de cette norme est sa flexibilité : elle ne prescrit pas quelles installations doivent être faites dans des locaux spécifiques, laissant le choix à des personnes compétentes de prendre les décisions appropriées en fonction de la situation. En offrant des orientations aux acheteurs ou aux utilisateurs de systèmes de détection incendie et d'alarme incendie, la norme s'assure que celle-ci est accessible aussi bien aux professionnels qu'aux particuliers. Il est également important de noter que la norme ne couvre pas les systèmes combinant des fonctions d'alarme incendie avec d'autres fonctions non liées à l'incendie, ce qui renforce la clarté des directives. Cela permet aux utilisateurs de se concentrer sur les exigences essentielles liées à la sécurité incendie sans confusion supplémentaire. En somme, CEN/TS 54-14:2018 est une norme essentielle pour quiconque s'intéresse à la mise en œuvre de systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie, en fournissant des directives significatives et applicables à une multitude de contextes. Sa pertinence et sa solidité lui confèrent une place indispensable dans les discussions sur la sécurité incendie moderne.