EN 54-2:1997/AC:1999

Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment

TC - See historical background in the file

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 2: Brandmeldezentralen

Systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 2: Equipement de contrôle et de signalisation

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje – 2. del: Požarna centrala

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Feb-1999
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 72 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 72 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 25-Feb-1999
• Completion Date: 25-Feb-1999
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/90/EU - Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
  OJ Ref: C, C 259 OJ Date: 08-Aug-2014
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
  OJ Ref: C, C 290 OJ Date: 04-Dec-2007
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized96/98/EC - Marine equipment
• Mandate: M/109 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on fire alarm/detection, fixed firefighting, fire and smoke control and explosion suppression products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 54-2:1997/AC:2000 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment

Relations

• Corrects: EN 54-2:1997 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 54-2:1997/AC:1999 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for control and indicating equipment used in fire detection and fire alarm systems within buildings. As part of the EN 54 series, this standard focuses on ensuring the reliability, safety, and effectiveness of fire alarm control panels, which are essential for managing responses to potential fire incidents. Compliance with EN 54-2 helps ensure that fire alarm systems provide clear, timely alarms and allow for efficient monitoring and control throughout their lifecycle.

Key Topics

EN 54-2:1997/AC:1999 addresses several important aspects relevant to fire detection and alarm system control panels:

• Functional Requirements: Defines the minimum capabilities for control and indicating equipment, including detection, annunciation, and manual intervention.
• Alarm Indication: Specifies requirements for visual and audible signals to alert building occupants and emergency personnel.
• System Integrity: Addresses system monitoring for fault conditions, such as power supply failure and wiring faults.
• User Interface: Sets guidelines for controls, indicators, and displays to ensure clarity and prevent operator errors.
• Testing and Performance: Outlines test methods to verify compliance and functional performance including reliability under varied environmental conditions.
• Safety Provisions: Ensures that the control and indicating equipment meet essential safety requirements as relevant to fire protection.

Applications

EN 54-2 is widely recognized across Europe and is crucial for:

• Building Safety Compliance: Utilized in commercial, public, and residential buildings ensuring fire alarm systems meet regulatory requirements.
• Fire Alarm System Design: Used by engineers and system designers to select and implement control panels that are robust and meet harmonized European standards for fire safety.
• Product Certification and Testing: Provides manufacturers and testing bodies a benchmark for evaluating the conformity and quality of fire alarm control and indicating equipment.
• Facility Management: Enables building managers and safety officers to assess whether their alarm systems are compliant and capable of performing reliably in emergency scenarios.

Adopting EN 54-2 compliant equipment is essential for legal compliance in many countries and for ensuring insurance coverage and enhanced building occupant safety.

Related Standards

EN 54-2:1997/AC:1999 is part of a comprehensive series on fire detection and fire alarm systems. Related standards include:

• EN 54-1: Introduction and definition of terms for the EN 54 series.
• EN 54-3: Covers fire alarm devices such as sounders.
• EN 54-4: Requirements for power supply equipment supporting fire alarm systems.
• EN 54-7: Details specifications for smoke detectors.
• EN 54-11: Focuses on manual call points and their performance criteria.

By referencing EN 54-2 alongside these related standards, fire safety professionals and organizations can design and implement effective, legally compliant, and integrated fire detection and fire alarm systems.

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Keywords: EN 54-2, fire detection, fire alarm systems, control and indicating equipment, CEN, fire safety standard, building compliance, alarm panel, system integrity, European Standard, fire protection, building regulations, fire detection equipment.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2000
Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje – 2. del: Požarna centrala
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 2: Brandmeldezentralen
Systemes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 2: Equipement de contrôle et de
signalisation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 54-2:1997/AC:1999
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.
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