SIST-TS IEC TS 62642-7:2024

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.

Alarmni sistemi - Sistemi za javljanje vloma in ropa - 7. del: Smernice za uporabo (IEC TS 62642-7:2011)

Standard IEC/TS 62642-7:2011(E) podaja smernice za zasnovo, načrtovanje, delovanje, namestitev, zagon in vzdrževanje sistemov za javljanje vloma in ropa (I&HAS), nameščenih v zgradbah. Zahteve za sisteme za javljanje vloma in ropa so določene v standardu IEC 62642-1:2010. Standard se uporablja za sisteme za javljanje vloma in ropa tudi v primeru, da so takšni sistemi nameščeni ločeno. Te smernice za uporabo so namenjene kot pomoč pristojnim za vzpostavljanje sistema za javljanje vloma in ropa, da se zagotovi ustrezna zasnova takšnega sistema tako z vidika zahtevanega obsega nadzora kot pri določanju stopnje zmogljivosti sistema, ki je potrebna za zagotavljanje ustrezne stopnje nadzora.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-Jul-2024
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: EAL - Alarm systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Jun-2024
• Due Date: 26-Aug-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Jul-2024
• Ref Project: IEC TS 62642-7:2011 - Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 7: Application guidelines

Relations

• Replaces: SIST IEC 60839-1-4:1995 - Alarm systems. Part 1: General requirements. Section Four: Code of practice
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2011

Overview

IEC TS 62642-7:2011 - Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 7: Application guidelines provides practical guidance for the design, planning, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS) installed in buildings. It complements the system requirements in IEC 62642-1:2010 and can also be applied when intruder alarm systems and hold‑up systems are installed independently. The Technical Specification helps stakeholders determine appropriate security grades, levels of supervision, and the practical arrangements needed to achieve the required performance with minimal unwanted alarms.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Security grade and supervision: Guidance on assessing the security grade of an I&HAS and selecting the extent of monitoring and supervision needed for different risk profiles.
• Environmental classification: Definitions for Environmental Classes I–IV (indoor to outdoor conditions) to guide component selection and siting.
• System design: Site/location surveys (risk and building factors), component selection, detector siting and grouping, interconnections, zoning, entry/exit routes, indication and notification strategies.
• Installation planning: Manufacturer recommendations, technical surveys, amendment procedures and installation planning documents (equipment schedules).
• Commissioning and testing: Inspection, functional testing, commissioning, handover, test periods, acceptance and certificates of conformance.
• Operation and maintenance: Operation procedures, maintenance routines, prevention of unwanted alarms during testing, repair and service records.
• Documentation and records: As‑fitted documentation, system log books, maintenance records and certificates to support lifecycle traceability.
• Roles and competencies: Responsibilities, qualifications and competencies required of installers, maintainers and system operators.
• Annexes and tools: Informative annexes covering survey templates, levels of supervision, technical survey guidance, maintenance checklists and a flow chart of main processes.

Applications and who uses it

IEC TS 62642-7 is intended for:

• Security system designers and integrators
• Alarm installers and commissioning engineers
• Facility and asset managers specifying alarm requirements
• Security consultants and risk assessors
• Maintenance providers and service engineers
• Certification and compliance assessors

Practical uses include preparing site surveys, selecting detectors and control equipment, defining zoning and notification strategies, planning commissioning tests, setting maintenance schedules, and producing compliant documentation for client handover.

Related standards

• IEC 62642-1:2010 - System requirements (normative companion)
• Other parts of the IEC 62642 series (detector types, control and indicating equipment, power supplies, interconnections, security fog devices)
• Based on EN/TS 50131-7 (2010)

Keywords: alarm systems, intrusion and hold-up systems, I&HAS, IEC TS 62642-7:2011, application guidelines, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, security grade, environmental classification.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST IEC 60839-1-4:1995
Alarmni sistemi - Sistemi za javljanje vloma in ropa - 7. del: Smernice za uporabo
(IEC TS 62642-7:2011)
Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 7: Application guidelines
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC TS 62642-7:2011
ICS:
13.310 Varstvo pred kriminalom Protection against crime
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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
XA
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
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical specification can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 62642 series can be found, under the general title: Alarm systems
– Intrusion and hold-up systems, on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
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related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be be
• transformed into an International standard,
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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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-up device
device which when triggered causes a hold-up alarm signal or message to be generated
3.1.20
hold-up alarm condition
condition of an alarm system, or part thereof, which results from the response of an I&HAS to
the triggering of a hold-up device
3.1.21
inhibit
status of a part of an I&HAS in which an alarm condition cannot be notified, such status
remaining until I&HAS or part thereof is unset
3.1.22
installation company
company responsible for installing the I&HAS
3.1.23
installation plan
document describing the methodology to be followed during the installation of the I&HAS
3.1.24
installer
individual or individuals responsible for carrying out the installation process
3.1.25
intruder alarm system
alarm system to detect and indicate the presence, entry or attempted entry of an intruder into
supervised premises
3.1.26
interconnection
means by which messages and/or signals are transmitted between I&HAS components

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3.1.27
isolation
status of a part of an alarm system in which an alarm condition cannot be notified, such status
remaining until deliberately cancelled
3.1.28
non-specific wired interconnection
interconnection conveying information pertaining to two or more applications
3.1.29
normal condition
state of an I&HAS system where no conditions exist which would prevent the setting of the
I&HAS
3.1.30
notification
passing of an alarm, tamper or fault condition to warning devices and/or alarm transmission
systems
3.1.31
operational mode
state of an alarm system when it is complete, commissioned and ready for use
3.1.32
part set
status of an I&HAS in which an intruder alarm condition can be notified but part of I&HAS is
unset
3.1.33
power supply
that part of an alarm system which provides power for I&HAS or any part thereof
3.1.34
response authority
designated authority with responsibility for attending the supervised premises following an
alarm and taking the appropriate action
3.1.35
set
status of an I&HAS or part thereof in which an alarm condition can be notified
3.1.36
specific wired interconnection
interconnection conveying information pertaining to one application
3.1.37
specifier
individual or corporate body responsible for stipulating the requirements I&HAS will be
required to meet
3.1.38
subsystem
that part of an I&HAS located in a clearly defined part of the supervised premises capable of
independent operation
3.1.39
supervised premises
part of a building and/or area in which an intrusion, attempted intrusion, or the triggering of a
hold-up device may be detected by an I&HAS

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3.1.40
supervised premises transceiver
equipment at the supervised premises, including the interface to the alarm system and the
interface to the alarm transmission network
3.1.41
system components
individual items of equipment which constitute an I&HAS when configured together
3.1.42
system record
history of maintenance, faults, repair or modifications to the IAS
EXAMPLE A log book.
3.1.43
tamper
deliberate interference with an I&HAS or part thereof
3.1.44
tamper alarm
alarm generated by tamper detection
3.1.45
tamper condition
condition of an I&HAS in which tampering has been detected
3.1.46
tamper protection
methods or means used to protect an I&HAS or part thereof against deliberate interference
3.1.47
technical survey
inspection of the premises to be supervised, carried out after the proposal has been accepted,
to verify the selection, location and siting of system components and to consider the selection
of components in relation to the environmental conditions to which the system components
will be exposed
3.1.48
unset
status of an I&HAS or part thereof in which an alarm condition cannot be notified
3.1.49
user
person authorized to operate an I&HAS
3.1.50
unknown alarm
alarm for which the cause cannot be positively identified
3.1.51
unwanted alarm
alarm conditions not generated by an intrusion or attempted intrusion into the supervised
premises
3.1.52
warning device
device that gives an audible alarm in response to a notification
NOTE A warning device may also provide alert indications providing such indications are easily distinguishable
from an alarm.
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3.1.53
wire-free interconnection
interconnection conveying information between I&HAS components without physical media
3.1.54
zone
assessed area of a supervised premises where an intrusion, attempted intrusion, or the
triggering of a hold-up device may be detected by an I&HAS
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
ACE ancillary control equipment
APS alternative power source
ARC alarm receiving centre
ATS alarm transmission system
CIE control and indicating equipment
HAS hold-up alarm system(s)
I&HAS intrusion and hold-up alarm system(s)
IAS intruder alarm system(s)
PIR passive infra-red
PS power supply
SPT supervised premises transceiver
WD warning device
4 Security grade of I&HAS
The security grade of I&HAS will depend upon the performance required as determined during
the risk assessment and location survey.
An I&HAS may include I&HAS components of differing grades when divided into clearly
defined sub-systems. When I&HAS is divided into sub-systems, each sub-system may be of a
different grade. The grade of a sub-system shall be that of the lowest graded component
within it.
Components shared by more than one sub-system should have a grade equal to that of the
highest sub-system grade, e.g. control and indicating equipment, alarm transmission system,
warning devices and power supplies.
IEC 62642-1:2010 describes four security grades which should be considered when selecting
equipment. These are as follows.
NOTE In all grades the term “intruder” is intended to embrace other types of threat (e.g. robbery or the threat of
physical violence, which might influence the design of an I&HAS).

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Grade 1 – Low risk
An intruder or robber is expected to have little knowledge of I&HAS and be restricted to a
limited range of easily available tools.
Grade 2 – Low to medium risk
An intruder or robber is expected to have a limited knowledge of I&HAS and the use of a
general range of tools and portable instruments (e.g. a multi-meter).
Grade 3 – Medium to high risk
An intruder or robber is expected to be conversant with I&HAS and have a comprehensive
range of tools and portable electronic equipment.
Grade 4 – High risk
This grade is to be used when security takes precedence over all other factors. An intruder or
robber is expected to have the ability or resource to plan an intrusion or robbery in detail and
have a full range of equipment, including means of substitution of components in an I&HAS.
5 Environmental classification
The environmental class of each system component should be determined by the
environmental conditions in which the component is expected to operate.
NOTE 1 Classes I, II, III and IV are progressively more severe and therefore Class IV components may, for
example, be used in Class III I&HAS.
NOTE 2 Annex A includes special national conditions for specified countries.
IEC 62642-1:2010 defines four environmental classes as shown below.
5.1 Environmental Class I – Indoor
Environmental influences normally experienced indoors when the temperature is well
maintained (e.g. in a residential or commercial property).
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between +5 °C and +40 °C.
5.2 Environmental Class II – Indoor – General
Environmental influences normally experienced indoors when the temperature is not well
maintained (e.g. in corridors, halls or staircases and where condensation can occur on
windows and in unheated storage areas or warehouses where heating is intermittent).
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –10 °C and +40 °C.
5.3 Environmental Class III – Outdoor – Sheltered or indoor extreme conditions
Environmental influences normally experienced out of doors when I&HAS components are not
fully exposed to the weather or indoors where environmental conditions are extreme.
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –25 °C and +50 °C.
5.4 Environmental Class IV – Outdoor – General
Environmental influences normally experienced out of doors when I&HAS components are
fully exposed to the weather.
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NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –25 °C and +60 °C.
6 General
I&HAS should be installed, operated (see Clause 12) and maintained in a manner consistent
with the manufacturers recommendations for the equipment and the environmental conditions
under which I&HAS is expected to operate.
6.1 Other components
Components of other systems may be combined or integrated with I&HAS providing the
performance of I&HAS components are not adversely influenced.
6.2 Electrical safety
National or regional requirements relating to safety may exist. Such requirements are not
included in these application guidelines and reference should be made directly to the relevant
national or regional standards.
6.3 Unwanted alarms
It is recommended that care should be taken by system designers, installation companies,
alarm companies and users, to minimize unwanted alarms.
6.4 Responsibility
Responsibility for each individual stage in the process of supplying an I&HAS, design,
installation, commissioning and hand-over should be clearly defined and agreed between the
relevant parties.
6.5 Qualifications
Persons responsible for risk assessment and the design, installation planning, system
installation, maintenance and repair of I&HAS should hold appropriate qualifications.
NOTE These qualifications required may vary from country to country.
6.6 Competence
Persons responsible for risk assessment and the design, installation planning, system
installation, maintenance and repair of I&HAS should have the necessary training and
experience.
6.7 Tools
Persons responsible for installation planning, system installation, commissioning,
maintenance, repair and inspection of I&HAS should have the appropriate tools and test
equipment.
6.8 Confidentiality
Information relating to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of I&HAS should be
treated as confidential.
6.9 Consultation
The design of a system should be determined in consultation with the client or specifier of
I&HAS (or their representative) and any other interested parties, e.g. insurers or police.
When considered necessary, expert advice should be obtained.

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The designer of I&HAS should consider any requirements for third party approval of the whole
I&HAS or a particular system component. Any such requirements should be identified at an
early stage in the design of I&HAS and the selection of system components.
6.10 Compatibility
Care should be taken during the selection of components to ensure all system components
are compatible. Where any uncertainty arises the appropriate consultation should take place,
e.g. with the manufacturer, supplier, a test house or another third party.
7 System design
The objectives of the system design stage are to determine the extent of I&HAS and select
components of the appropriate functionality/performance criteria, grade and environmental
classification and to prepare a system design proposal, e.g. number and type of detectors and
their location.
7.1 Location survey – Risk
An assessment of the premises to be supervised should be carried out to determine the
required grade of the I&HAS.
7.1.1 Contents
The contents at risk within the supervised premises should be considered when determining
the design of the I&HAS. Annex B includes a list of examples of factors which should be
considered. The list should not be regarded as definitive as other factors may be relevant in
specific circumstances.
7.1.2 Building
Among other factors, the construction, location, type of occupancy and theft and robbery
history of the supervised premises should be considered when designing an I&HAS. Annex C
includes a list of examples of factors which should be considered, the list should not be
regarded as definitive as others factors may be relevant in specific circumstances.
7.1.3 Minimum supervision levels for IAS
The level of supervision required will be influenced by the factors described in Annexes B and
C. Based on the assessment of these, the specifier should assess the method of intrusion
which may be expected at different points throughout the premises and select the grade of the
IAS and design the IAS accordingly. Examples of methods of intrusion to be considered are
shown, by grade, in Annex F.
7.1.4 Minimum supervision levels for HAS
Hold-up devices should only be installed when the need for such devices has been
established by a risk assessment, i.e. not installed as “addition” to an IAS.
Consideration should be given to selecting the type of notification appropriate to the risk.
Consideration should be given to the consequences of activation of a WD following the
triggering of a hold-up device.
The level of supervision required will be influenced by the factors described in Annexes B and
C.
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7.2 Location survey – Other influences
The existing and/or potential conditions at the premises to be supervised should be
considered in the design of the I&HAS. Conditions which may influence the operation of
I&HAS fall into two categories:
• those conditions occurring within the supervised premises over which the user of I&HAS
may be reasonably expected to exercise control. Annex D includes a list of examples of
factors which should be considered, the list should not be regarded as definitive as other
factors may be relevant in specific circumstances;
• those conditions occurring outside the supervised premises over which the user cannot
reasonably be expected to exercise control. Annex E includes a list of examples of factors
which should be considered, the list should not be regarded as definitive as other factors
may be relevant in specific circumstances.
NOTE The location survey is intended to identify, during the preparation of the system design proposal, factors
which may influence the selection and siting of system components, particularly detectors. Additional factors may
be identified during the technical survey (see 8.4) which may result in amendments to the system design proposal.
7.3 System design proposal
A system design proposal should be prepared for submission to the client or an agent
appointed by the client. The proposal should include the information detailed in Annex G.
The system design proposal may be subject to alteration at other stages in the
implementation of the system, e.g. during the installation planning and installation
implementation stages.
Any such changes should be agreed between the relevant parties and the documentation
amended accordingly.
7.3.1 Selection of components
Only components meeting the appropriate security grade and environmental class should be
selected. Due regard should be taken of the need to minimize the generation of unwanted
alarms.
Where standards for a system component do not exist, it is permitted to use components not
having a grade or class. In such circumstances, the grade of the system will be the grade of
the lowest graded component.
7.3.2 Siting of equipment
7.3.2.1 Siting of CIE and ACE
CIE should be sited within the supervised area. Where an I&HAS is divided into sub-systems
of different grades, the CIE should be within the area supervised by the sub-system with the
highest grade. In grade 3 and 4 I&HAS setting any sub-system(s) should also set the sub-
system supervising the area in which the CIE is located. Depending of the type of
setting/unsetting the ACE – or parts of the ACE – may be located outside of the supervised
area.
Examples of issues to be considered when siting CIE and ACE are shown in Clauses H.21
and H.22.
When unsetting is to be started outside
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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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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.

TS 62642-7  IEC:2011(E) – 5 –
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
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical specification can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 62642 series can be found, under the general title: Alarm systems
– Intrusion and hold-up systems, on the IEC website.
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• transformed into an International standard,
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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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
TS 62642-7  IEC:2011(E) – 7 –
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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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-up device
device which when triggered causes a hold-up alarm signal or message to be generated
3.1.20
hold-up alarm condition
condition of an alarm system, or part thereof, which results from the response of an I&HAS to
the triggering of a hold-up device
3.1.21
inhibit
status of a part of an I&HAS in which an alarm condition cannot be notified, such status
remaining until I&HAS or part thereof is unset
3.1.22
installation company
company responsible for installing the I&HAS
3.1.23
installation plan
document describing the methodology to be followed during the installation of the I&HAS
3.1.24
installer
individual or individuals responsible for carrying out the installation process
3.1.25
intruder alarm system
alarm system to detect and indicate the presence, entry or attempted entry of an intruder into
supervised premises
3.1.26
interconnection
means by which messages and/or signals are transmitted between I&HAS components

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3.1.27
isolation
status of a part of an alarm system in which an alarm condition cannot be notified, such status
remaining until deliberately cancelled
3.1.28
non-specific wired interconnection
interconnection conveying information pertaining to two or more applications
3.1.29
normal condition
state of an I&HAS system where no conditions exist which would prevent the setting of the
I&HAS
3.1.30
notification
passing of an alarm, tamper or fault condition to warning devices and/or alarm transmission
systems
3.1.31
operational mode
state of an alarm system when it is complete, commissioned and ready for use
3.1.32
part set
status of an I&HAS in which an intruder alarm condition can be notified but part of I&HAS is
unset
3.1.33
power supply
that part of an alarm system which provides power for I&HAS or any part thereof
3.1.34
response authority
designated authority with responsibility for attending the supervised premises following an
alarm and taking the appropriate action
3.1.35
set
status of an I&HAS or part thereof in which an alarm condition can be notified
3.1.36
specific wired interconnection
interconnection conveying information pertaining to one application
3.1.37
specifier
individual or corporate body responsible for stipulating the requirements I&HAS will be
required to meet
3.1.38
subsystem
that part of an I&HAS located in a clearly defined part of the supervised premises capable of
independent operation
3.1.39
supervised premises
part of a building and/or area in which an intrusion, attempted intrusion, or the triggering of a
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3.1.40
supervised premises transceiver
equipment at the supervised premises, including the interface to the alarm system and the
interface to the alarm transmission network
3.1.41
system components
individual items of equipment which constitute an I&HAS when configured together
3.1.42
system record
history of maintenance, faults, repair or modifications to the IAS
EXAMPLE A log book.
3.1.43
tamper
deliberate interference with an I&HAS or part thereof
3.1.44
tamper alarm
alarm generated by tamper detection
3.1.45
tamper condition
condition of an I&HAS in which tampering has been detected
3.1.46
tamper protection
methods or means used to protect an I&HAS or part thereof against deliberate interference
3.1.47
technical survey
inspection of the premises to be supervised, carried out after the proposal has been accepted,
to verify the selection, location and siting of system components and to consider the selection
of components in relation to the environmental conditions to which the system components
will be exposed
3.1.48
unset
status of an I&HAS or part thereof in which an alarm condition cannot be notified
3.1.49
user
person authorized to operate an I&HAS
3.1.50
unknown alarm
alarm for which the cause cannot be positively identified
3.1.51
unwanted alarm
alarm conditions not generated by an intrusion or attempted intrusion into the supervised
premises
3.1.52
warning device
device that gives an audible alarm in response to a notification
NOTE A warning device may also provide alert indications providing such indications are easily distinguishable
from an alarm.
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3.1.53
wire-free interconnection
interconnection conveying information between I&HAS components without physical media
3.1.54
zone
assessed area of a supervised premises where an intrusion, attempted intrusion, or the
triggering of a hold-up device may be detected by an I&HAS
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
ACE ancillary control equipment
APS alternative power source
ARC alarm receiving centre
ATS alarm transmission system
CIE control and indicating equipment
HAS hold-up alarm system(s)
I&HAS intrusion and hold-up alarm system(s)
IAS intruder alarm system(s)
PIR passive infra-red
PS power supply
SPT supervised premises transceiver
WD warning device
4 Security grade of I&HAS
The security grade of I&HAS will depend upon the performance required as determined during
the risk assessment and location survey.
An I&HAS may include I&HAS components of differing grades when divided into clearly
defined sub-systems. When I&HAS is divided into sub-systems, each sub-system may be of a
different grade. The grade of a sub-system shall be that of the lowest graded component
within it.
Components shared by more than one sub-system should have a grade equal to that of the
highest sub-system grade, e.g. control and indicating equipment, alarm transmission system,
warning devices and power supplies.
IEC 62642-1:2010 describes four security grades which should be considered when selecting
equipment. These are as follows.
NOTE In all grades the term “intruder” is intended to embrace other types of threat (e.g. robbery or the threat of
physical violence, which might influence the design of an I&HAS).

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Grade 1 – Low risk
An intruder or robber is expected to have little knowledge of I&HAS and be restricted to a
limited range of easily available tools.
Grade 2 – Low to medium risk
An intruder or robber is expected to have a limited knowledge of I&HAS and the use of a
general range of tools and portable instruments (e.g. a multi-meter).
Grade 3 – Medium to high risk
An intruder or robber is expected to be conversant with I&HAS and have a comprehensive
range of tools and portable electronic equipment.
Grade 4 – High risk
This grade is to be used when security takes precedence over all other factors. An intruder or
robber is expected to have the ability or resource to plan an intrusion or robbery in detail and
have a full range of equipment, including means of substitution of components in an I&HAS.
5 Environmental classification
The environmental class of each system component should be determined by the
environmental conditions in which the component is expected to operate.
NOTE 1 Classes I, II, III and IV are progressively more severe and therefore Class IV components may, for
example, be used in Class III I&HAS.
NOTE 2 Annex A includes special national conditions for specified countries.
IEC 62642-1:2010 defines four environmental classes as shown below.
5.1 Environmental Class I – Indoor
Environmental influences normally experienced indoors when the temperature is well
maintained (e.g. in a residential or commercial property).
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between +5 °C and +40 °C.
5.2 Environmental Class II – Indoor – General
Environmental influences normally experienced indoors when the temperature is not well
maintained (e.g. in corridors, halls or staircases and where condensation can occur on
windows and in unheated storage areas or warehouses where heating is intermittent).
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –10 °C and +40 °C.
5.3 Environmental Class III – Outdoor – Sheltered or indoor extreme conditions
Environmental influences normally experienced out of doors when I&HAS components are not
fully exposed to the weather or indoors where environmental conditions are extreme.
NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –25 °C and +50 °C.
5.4 Environmental Class IV – Outdoor – General
Environmental influences normally experienced out of doors when I&HAS components are
fully exposed to the weather.
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NOTE Temperatures may be expected to vary between –25 °C and +60 °C.
6 General
I&HAS should be installed, operated (see Clause 12) and maintained in a manner consistent
with the manufacturers recommendations for the equipment and the environmental conditions
under which I&HAS is expected to operate.
6.1 Other components
Components of other systems may be combined or integrated with I&HAS providing the
performance of I&HAS components are not adversely influenced.
6.2 Electrical safety
National or regional requirements relating to safety may exist. Such requirements are not
included in these application guidelines and reference should be made directly to the relevant
national or regional standards.
6.3 Unwanted alarms
It is recommended that care should be taken by system designers, installation companies,
alarm companies and users, to minimize unwanted alarms.
6.4 Responsibility
Responsibility for each individual stage in the process of supplying an I&HAS, design,
installation, commissioning and hand-over should be clearly defined and agreed between the
relevant parties.
6.5 Qualifications
Persons responsible for risk assessment and the design, installation planning, system
installation, maintenance and repair of I&HAS should hold appropriate qualifications.
NOTE These qualifications required may vary from country to country.
6.6 Competence
Persons responsible for risk assessment and the design, installation planning, system
installation, maintenance and repair of I&HAS should have the necessary training and
experience.
6.7 Tools
Persons responsible for installation planning, system installation, commissioning,
maintenance, repair and inspection of I&HAS should have the appropriate tools and test
equipment.
6.8 Confidentiality
Information relating to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of I&HAS should be
treated as confidential.
6.9 Consultation
The design of a system should be determined in consultation with the client or specifier of
I&HAS (or their representative) and any other interested parties, e.g. insurers or police.
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The designer of I&HAS should consider any requirements for third party approval of the whole
I&HAS or a particular system component. Any such requirements should be identified at an
early stage in the design of I&HAS and the selection of system components.
6.10 Compatibility
Care should be taken during the selection of components to ensure all system components
are compatible. Where any uncertainty arises the appropriate consultation should take place,
e.g. with the manufacturer, supplier, a test house or another third party.
7 System design
The objectives of the system design stage are to determine the extent of I&HAS and select
components of the appropriate functionality/performance criteria, grade and environmental
classification and to prepare a system design proposal, e.g. number and type of detectors and
their location.
7.1 Location survey – Risk
An assessment of the premises to be supervised should be carried out to determine the
required grade of the I&HAS.
7.1.1 Contents
The contents at risk within the supervised premises should be considered when determining
the design of the I&HAS. Annex B includes a list of examples of factors which should be
considered. The list should not be regarded as definitive as other factors may be relevant in
specific circumstances.
7.1.2 Building
Among other factors, the construction, location, type of occupancy and theft and robbery
history of the supervised premises should be considered when designing an I&HAS. Annex C
includes a list of examples of factors which should be considered, the list should not be
regarded as definitive as others factors may be relevant in specific circumstances.
7.1.3 Minimum supervision levels for IAS
The level of supervision required will be influenced by the factors described in Annexes B and
C. Based on the assessment of these, the specifier should assess the method of intrusion
which may be expected at different points throughout the premises and select the grade of the
IAS and design the IAS accordingly. Examples of methods of intrusion to be considered are
shown, by grade, in Annex F.
7.1.4 Minimum supervision levels for HAS
Hold-up devices should only be installed when the need for such devices has been
established by a risk assessment, i.e. not installed as “addition” to an IAS.
Consideration should be given to selecting the type of notification appropriate to the risk.
Consideration should be given to the consequences of activation of a WD following the
triggering of a hold-up device.
The level of supervision required will be influenced by the factors described in Annexes B and
C.
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7.2 Location survey – Other influences
The existing and/or potential conditions at the premises to be supervised should be
considered in the design of the I&HAS. Conditions which may influence the operation of
I&HAS fall into two categories:
• those conditions occurring within the supervised premises over which the user of I&HAS
may be reasonably expected to exercise control. Annex D includes a list of examples of
factors which should be considered, the list should not be regarded as definitive as other
factors may be relevant in specific circumstances;
• those conditions occurring outside the supervised premises over which the user cannot
reasonably be expected to exercise control. Annex E includes a list of examples of factors
which should be considered, the list should not be regarded as definitive as other factors
may be relevant in specific circumstances.
NOTE The location survey is intended to identify, during the preparation of the system design proposal, factors
which may influence the selection and siting of system components, particularly detectors. Additional factors may
be identified during the technical survey (see 8.4) which may result i
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