SIST EN 54-2:1997

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

This standard specifies requirements, methods of test, and performance criteria for control and indicating equipment (see item B of figure 1 of EN 54-1) for usein fire detection and fire alarm systems installed in buildings.

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 2: Brandmeldezentralen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren und Leistungsmerkmalefür Brandmelderzentralen zur Verwendung in Brandmeldesystemen, die in Gebäudenerrichtet werden, fest (siehe Bild 1, Kennbuchstabe B nach EN 54-1:1996).

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

Cette partie de la norme européenne EN 54 prescrit les exigences, les méthodes d'essais et les critères de performance des équipements de contrôle et de signalisation (voir dispositif B de la figure 1 de l'EN 54-1:1996) destinés à être utilisés dans les sytèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie installées dans les bâtiments.

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara - 2. del: Oprema za kontrolo in indikacijo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-1997
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-1997
• Due Date: 01-Dec-1997
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-1997
• Directive: 2003-01-2787 - Pravilnik o projektiranju, gradnji in vzdrževanju stabilnih naprav električne vleke enosmernega sistema 3 kV
• Directive: 2012-01-0929 - Odredba o določitvi standardov, ki so obvezni na področju zasebnega varovanja
• Directive: 2014/90/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: 2020-01-0063 - Pravilnik o pogojih in merilih za izdajatelja pomnilniških kartic za zapisovalno opremo v cestnih prevozih ter načinu oblikovanja in določanja cene za izdajo kartice
• Directive: 305/2011 - 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
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Directive: 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
• Directive: EUR-PUB - European Union - Public Standards
• 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: EN 54-2:1997 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 54-2:1997/A1:2007 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2007
• Corrected By: SIST EN 54-2:1997/AC:2000 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2000
• Revises: oSIST prEN 54-2:2012 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revises: oSIST prEN 54-2:2016 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: oSIST prEN 54-2:2016 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Revised: oSIST prEN 54-2:2012 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2011

Overview

EN 54-2:1997 is a CEN standard in the EN 54 series that covers Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) used in building fire detection and fire alarm systems. The standard specifies requirements, methods of test, and performance criteria for CIE (referenced as item B in EN 54-1) to ensure reliable alarm signalling, status indication and system control when installed in buildings.

Key Topics

• Scope and purpose - defines the role of control and indicating equipment within fire alarm systems and the expected performance in building installations.
• Functional requirements - general capabilities expected of CIE such as alarm processing, indication of zones/conditions, reset and silencing functions.
• Performance criteria - measurable outcomes CIE must meet under normal and fault conditions (response, reliability, availability).
• Test methods - standardized tests to verify CIE performance and conformity (factory and laboratory tests for functionality and robustness).
• Interface and compatibility - expected interactions between CIE and detectors, alarm devices, power supplies and other system components.
• Reliability and fault handling - requirements for monitoring faults, reporting, and fail-safe behavior.
• Documentation and marking - information to be supplied by manufacturers for installation, operation and maintenance.
• Environmental and durability considerations - general environmental resilience and long-term operational stability (temperature, humidity, vibration considerations implied in testing).

(Note: EN 54-2:1997 sets out the types of requirements and tests; specifics such as numeric thresholds are provided in the standard text.)

Applications

Who uses EN 54-2 and how:

• Manufacturers - to design and certify control and indicating equipment that meets European fire safety expectations.
• System designers and integrators - to select compatible CIE and ensure system-level performance and compliance in building installations.
• Installers and commissioning engineers - to verify functional behavior and perform acceptance testing against defined criteria.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies - to carry out required tests and issue conformity assessments.
• Specifiers, building owners and authorities - to reference in procurement specifications and demonstrate compliance with fire safety regulations.

Practical uses include procurement specifications, product development, type testing, system commissioning and maintenance planning for fire alarm systems in commercial, residential and industrial buildings.

Related Standards

EN 54-2 is part of the broader EN 54 fire detection and alarm family. Relevant complementary standards often referenced include:

• EN 54-1 (general requirements and system definitions)
• EN 54 series items that address detectors, power supplies and alarm devices (e.g., power supply and device-specific parts)
• Standards for compatibility assessment and voice alarm CIE may also be consulted when designing integrated systems.

Keywords: EN 54-2, control and indicating equipment, fire detection, fire alarm systems, CEN, performance criteria, testing methods, building fire safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-1997
Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara - 2. del: Oprema za kontrolo in indikacijo
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
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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