IEC TS 62642-7:2011

Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 7: Application guidelines

IEC/TS 62642-7:2011(E) provides guidance on the design, planning, operation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of intrusion and hold-up alarm system (I&HAS) installed in buildings. Requirements for I&HAS are specified in IEC 62642-1:2010. It also applies to intruder alarm system and hold-up alarm system when these systems are installed independently. These application guidelines are intended to assist those responsible for establishing an I&HAS to ascertain the appropriate design of I&HAS both in terms of the extent of the supervision required and in determining the grade of system performance necessary to provide the degree of supervision considered appropriate.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2011
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: TC 79 - Alarm and electronic security systems
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 10-Feb-2011
• Completion Date: 10-Feb-2011

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IEC/TS 62642-7
Edition 1.0 2011-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
Alarm systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems –
Part 7: Application guidelines
IEC/TS 62642-7:2011(E)
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IEC/TS 62642-7
Edition 1.0 2011-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
Alarm systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems –
Part 7: Application guidelines
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
ICS 13.320 ISBN 978-2-88912-348-3
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 8

2 Normative references ....................................................................................................... 8

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ................................................................................ 8

3.1 Terms and definitions .............................................................................................. 8

3.2 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 13

4 Security grade of I&HAS ................................................................................................. 13

5 Environmental classification ........................................................................................... 14

5.1 Environmental Class I – Indoor .............................................................................. 14

5.2 Environmental Class II – Indoor – General ............................................................ 14

5.3 Environmental Class III – Outdoor – Sheltered or indoor extreme conditions ......... 14

5.4 Environmental Class IV – Outdoor – General......................................................... 14

6 General .......................................................................................................................... 15

6.1 Other components ................................................................................................. 15

6.2 Electrical safety ..................................................................................................... 15

6.3 Unwanted alarms .................................................................................................. 15

6.4 Responsibility ........................................................................................................ 15

6.5 Qualifications ........................................................................................................ 15

6.6 Competence .......................................................................................................... 15

6.7 Tools ..................................................................................................................... 15

6.8 Confidentiality ....................................................................................................... 15

6.9 Consultation .......................................................................................................... 15

6.10 Compatibility ......................................................................................................... 16

7 System design ................................................................................................................ 16

7.1 Location survey – Risk .......................................................................................... 16

7.1.1 Contents .................................................................................................... 16

7.1.2 Building ..................................................................................................... 16

7.1.3 Minimum supervision levels for IAS ........................................................... 16

7.1.4 Minimum supervision levels for HAS .......................................................... 16

7.2 Location survey – Other influences ........................................................................ 17

7.3 System design proposal ........................................................................................ 17

7.3.1 Selection of components ........................................................................... 17

7.3.2 Siting of equipment .................................................................................... 17

7.3.3 Interconnections ........................................................................................ 18

7.3.4 Setting and unsetting ................................................................................. 19

7.3.5 Entry and exit routes ................................................................................. 20

7.3.6 Indication................................................................................................... 21

7.3.7 Grouping of detectors ................................................................................ 21

7.3.8 Notification ................................................................................................ 21

7.3.9 Power supplies .......................................................................................... 21

7.3.10 Response to I&HAS ................................................................................... 22

8 Installation planning ....................................................................................................... 22

8.1 General ................................................................................................................. 22

8.2 Manufacturer’s recommendations .......................................................................... 22

8.3 Environmental considerations ................................................................................ 22

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8.4 Technical survey ................................................................................................... 22

8.4.1 Operation of I&HAS ................................................................................... 22

8.4.2 Selection of components ........................................................................... 23

8.4.3 Interconnections ........................................................................................ 23

8.4.4 Amendment to system design proposal ...................................................... 23

8.5 Installation plan and equipment schedule .............................................................. 23

9 System installation ......................................................................................................... 23

10 Inspection, functional testing and commissioning............................................................ 23

10.1 Inspection ............................................................................................................. 23

10.2 Functional testing .................................................................................................. 24

10.3 Commissioning ...................................................................................................... 24

10.4 Handover .............................................................................................................. 24

10.5 Test period ............................................................................................................ 24

10.6 Acceptance ........................................................................................................... 25

10.7 As-fitted document ................................................................................................ 25

10.8 Certificate of conformance ..................................................................................... 25

11 Documentation and records ............................................................................................ 25

11.1 Documentation ...................................................................................................... 25

11.2 Records ................................................................................................................ 26

12 Operation of I&HAS ........................................................................................................ 26

13 Maintenance and repair of I&HAS ................................................................................... 26

13.1 General ................................................................................................................. 26

13.2 Inspection and servicing ........................................................................................ 27

13.2.1 Maintenance routine .................................................................................. 27

13.2.2 Prevention of unwanted alarms during routine testing ................................ 27

13.3 Repair ................................................................................................................... 27

Annex A (informative) Special national conditions ................................................................ 28

Annex B (informative) System design – Location survey – Contents .................................... 29

Annex C (informative) Systems design – Location survey – Building .................................... 30

Annex D (informative) Location survey – Influences affecting I&HAS originating within

the supervised premises ....................................................................................................... 32

Annex E (informative) Location survey – Influences affecting I&HAS originating

outside the supervised premises ........................................................................................... 35

Annex F (informative) Levels of supervision ......................................................................... 37

Annex G (normative) Information to be included in the system design proposal ................... 38

Annex H (informative) Technical survey ............................................................................... 40

Annex I (informative) System record (log book) .................................................................... 50

Annex J (informative) Maintenance ...................................................................................... 51

Annex K (informative) Flow chart ......................................................................................... 52

Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 53

Figure K.1 – Flow chart ......................................................................................................... 52

Table F.1 – Levels of supervision.......................................................................................... 37

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ALARM SYSTEMS –
INTRUSION AND HOLD-UP SYSTEMS –
Part 7: Application guidelines
FOREWORD

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IEC 62642-7, which is a technical specification, has been prepared by IEC technical

committee 79: Alarm and electronic security systems.
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This standard is based on EN/TS 50131-7 (2010).
The text of this technical specification is based on the following documents:
Enquiry draft Report on voting
79/315/DTS 79/332/RVC

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INTRODUCTION

This part 7 of the IEC 62642 series of standards gives requirements for intrusion and hold-up

alarm systems. The other parts of this series of standards are as follows:
Part 1 System requirements
Part 2-2 Intrusion detectors – Passive infrared detectors
Part 2-3 Intrusion detectors – Microwave detectors
Part 2-4 Intrusion detectors – Combined passive infrared / microwave detectors
Part 2-5 Intrusion detectors – Combined passive infrared / ultrasonic detectors
Part 2-6 Intrusion detectors – Opening contacts (magnetic)
Part 2-71 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors – Acoustic
Part 2-72 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors – Passive
Part 2-73 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors – Active
Part 3 Control and indicating equipment
Part 4 Warning devices

Part 5-3 Interconnections – Requirements for equipment using radio frequency techniques

Part 6 Power supplies
Part 7 Application guidelines
Part 8 Security fog devices/systems

In order to insure the consistency of the whole IEC 62642 series, the terminology is defined at

one place that is the master document IEC 62642-1 that gives general requirements

concerning the intrusion system. Exception is made for specific terms to installation and

where repetition is deemed essential for the clarity of this document.

A number of requirements are contained in this standard for which a formal test procedure

can only be written by defining (and hence restricting) the technology by which the

requirement is achieved. Accordingly, it has been recognised that such functions can be

tested only by agreement between installers and test house, according to documented

information relating to how the required functionality has been achieved.

These application guidelines are intended to provide advice relating to the design, installation,

operation and maintenance of Intruder and Hold-up Alarm Systems (I&HAS). The purpose of

this document is to ensure, as far as is practical, that I&HAS provide the required

performance with a minimum of unwanted alarms.

These application guidelines are set out in the logical order in which an I&HAS would normally

be designed and installed. Each procedure is set out separately in the guideline but it is

accepted that, in practice, some of the procedures may be carried out simultaneously.

Annex K describes in the form of a flowchart the main processes and documentation included

in this application guideline.

Those responsible for the design, installation planning, system installation, commissioning,

operation and maintenance of I&HAS should be conversant with other International

Standards relating to I&HAS, particularly those relating to system performance, control and

indicating equipment, detectors, warning devices, power supplies and alarm transmission

systems.

These application guidelines are set out in seven main clauses; a brief explanation of each

section is shown below.
a) Clause 7 – System design
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This clause is intended to assist those responsible for designing I&HAS to design I&HAS

suitable for the premises to be supervised in relation to the perceived risk(s). The design

of I&HAS will depend on many factors, all of which will influence more or less the design

of I&HAS. Consideration of these factors will result in a system design proposal for an

I&HAS with the appropriate extent, security grade and environmental class.
b) Clause 8 – Installation planning

This clause is intended to help those responsible for installing I&HAS by highlighting

issues which should be considered prior to commencing the installation of the I&HAS.

c) Clause 9 – System installation

In this clause, guidance is given with regard to issues arising during the installation of

I&HAS. This clause is intended to ensure I&HAS is correctly installed as specified at the

design stage.
d) Clause 10 – Inspection, functional testing and commissioning

In this clause, guidance is given on issues arising after I&HAS has been installed. The

clause is intended to ensure I&HAS has been installed as specified and also provides the

level of performance intended at the design stage. Guidance is also provided with regard

to the proper commissioning and handing over of the system to the user and to the

documents, records and operating instructions which should be provided.
e) Clause 11 – Documentation and records

This clause describes the documentation which should be provided to the client on

completion of I&HAS. The documents are intended to provide a history of modifications to

I&HAS, based on the as-fitted document, prepared when I&HAS installation was
completed.

The records are intended to chronicle any corrective action carried out following

unwanted alarm conditions and details of any repairs or modifications to I&HAS. The

record should also include details of temporary fault conditions.
f) Clause 12 – Operation of I&HAS

This clause describes the responsibility of the client or user of I&HAS to properly

maintain I&HAS and to ensure it is operated correctly.
g) Clause 13 – Maintenance and repair of I&HAS

This clause describes how I&HAS should be maintained and repaired to ensure I&HAS

continues to provide the level of performance intended at the design stage.
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ALARM SYSTEMS –
INTRUSION AND HOLD-UP SYSTEMS –
Part 7: Application guidelines
1 Scope

This Technical Specification provides guidance on the design, planning, operation,

installation, commissioning and maintenance of intrusion and hold-up alarm system (I&HAS)

installed in buildings. Requirements for I&HAS are specified in IEC 62642-1:2010.

The recommendations of this Technical Specification (TS) also apply to intruder alarm system

(IAS) and hold-up alarm system (HAS) when these systems are installed independently.

When an I&HAS does not include functions relating to the detection of intruders, the

requirements relating to intrusion detection do not apply.

When an I&HAS does not include functions relating to hold-up, the requirements relating to

hold-up do not apply.

NOTE 1 Unless otherwise stated, the abbreviation I&HAS is also intended to mean IAS and HAS.

These application guidelines are intended to assist those responsible for establishing an

I&HAS to ascertain the appropriate design of I&HAS both in terms of the extent of the

supervision required and in determining the grade of system performance necessary to

provide the degree of supervision considered appropriate.

These application guidelines are also intended to assist those responsible for selecting

equipment appropriate to both the level of performance required and the environmental

conditions in which the equipment will be required to operate.

These application guidelines are relevant to all classes and grades of I&HAS of any size and

complexity. These application guidelines should be read in conjunction with IEC 62462-

1:2010.

NOTE 2 It has been assumed in the drafting of these application guidelines that the execution of its provisions will

be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons. However, the guidance is also appropriate to

other persons who may be required to purchase or use an I&HAS.
2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
IEC 62642-1:2010, Alarm systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems – Part 1: System
requirements
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1.1
alarm
warning of the presence of a hazard to life, property or the environment
3.1.2
alarm receiving centre

continuously manned centre to which information concerning the status of one or more I&HAS

is reported
3.1.3
alarm company
organization which provides services for I&HAS
3.1.4
alarm condition

condition of an I&HAS, or part thereof, which results from the response of the system to the

presence of a hazard
3.1.5
alarm system

electrical installation which responds to the manual or automatic detection of the presence of

a hazard
3.1.6
alarm transmission system

equipment and network used to transfer information concerned with the state of one or more

I&HAS to one or more alarm receiving centre

NOTE Alarm transmission systems exclude local direct connections, i.e. interconnections between parts of an

I&HAS which do not require an interface to transform I&HAS information into a form suitable for transmission.

3.1.7
ancillary control equipment
equipment used for supplementary control purposes
3.1.8
as-fitted document
document in which details of I&HAS as actually installed are recorded
3.1.9
control and indicating equipment

equipment for receiving, processing, controlling, indicating and initiating, the onward

transmission of information
3.1.10
commissioning
putting an I&HAS into operational mode
3.1.11
client
individual or corporate body responsible for acquiring the I&HAS
3.1.12
detector

device designed to generate an intruder alarm signal or message in response to the sensing

of an abnormal condition indicating the presence of a hazard
3.1.13
documentation

paperwork (or other media) prepared during the design, installation, commissioning and

handover of I&HAS recording details of the I&HAS
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3.1.14
entry/exit route

route by which authorized entry or exit to the supervised area or part thereof may be achieved

3.1.15
equipment schedule
list of equipment to be installed or actually installed
3.1.16
fault condition

condition of an alarm system which prevents an I&HAS or parts thereof from functioning

normally
3.1.17
entry/exit point
point at which the user enters or leaves the supervised premises
EXAMPLE Entrance door to supervised premises
3.1.18
hold-up alarm system

alarm system providing the means for a user to deliberately generate a hold-up alarm

condition
3.1.19
hold-
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