SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018
(Main)Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems.
The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them.
The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions.
The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises.
These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system.
Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung, Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung
Diese Technische Spezifikation enthält Leitfäden für die Verwendung von automatischen Brandmeldeanlagen in Gebäuden und deren Nähe. Der Leitfaden umfasst Planung, Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung der Anlagen.
Die Leitfäden gelten für Anlagen, die für den Personenschutz und/oder den Sachgüterschutz vorgesehen sind. Die Leitfäden gelten für Anlagen mit Brandmelderzentrale und mindestens einem Handfeuermelder oder einem Brandmelder. Im Brandfall dürfen die Anlagen Signale zur Ansteuerung von zusätzlichen Einrichtungen (wie stationäre Löschanlagen) und anderen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und Aktionen (wie Abschaltung von Maschinen oder Fernübertragung von Alarmsignalen) liefern. Diese Leitfäden behandeln jedoch weder diese zusätzlichen Einrichtungen selbst, noch die zusätzlichen Schaltungen zur Bildung einer Schnittstelle mit ihnen.
Die Leitfäden behandeln keine Anlagen, die Alarmierungsfunktionen mit Funktionen verknüpfen, die sich nicht auf einen Brand beziehen.
Die Leitfäden enthalten keine Empfehlungen darüber, wann oder wann nicht in Gebäuden eine automatische Brandmeldeanlage montiert werden sollte.
Diese Leitfäden sollten von Sachkundigen angewendet werden. Trotzdem werden auch Hinweise für andere Personen angegeben, die Brandmeldeanlagen erwerben oder betreiben.
Rauchwarnmelder nach EN 14604 sind keine Brandmeldeanlagen.
Guide d'application pour la planification, la conception, l'installation, la mise en service, l'exploitation et la maintenance des systèmes de détection et d’alarme incendie
Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje - 14. del: Smernice za načrtovanje, projektiranje, vgradnjo, preverjanje, uporabo in vzdrževanje
Ta tehnična specifikacija podaja smernice za uporabo sistemov za samodejno odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje v stavbah in njihovi okolici. Smernice obravnavajo načrtovanje, projektiranje, vgradnjo, preverjanje, uporabo in vzdrževanje sistemov.
Smernice obravnavajo sisteme, namenjene za varovanje življenj in/ali zaščito lastnine. Smernice obravnavajo sisteme z nadzorno in indikatorsko opremo ter najmanj eno točko za ročni klic ali en javljalnik požara. V primeru požara lahko sistemi posredujejo signale za sprožitev delovanja pomožne opreme (kot so fiksni sistemi za gašenje požara) ter drugih previdnostnih ukrepov in dejanj (na primer izklop strojev ali oddaljeno oddajanje alarmov). Te smernice ne zajemajo samih pomožnih storitev ali pomožnih tokokrogov za povezovanje z njihovimi vmesniki.
Smernice ne zajemajo sistemov, ki združujejo funkcije požarnega alarma z drugimi funkcijami, ki niso povezane s požari.
Smernice ne priporočajo, ali naj bi se v posameznih prostorih namestil samodejni sistem za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.
Pri pripravljanju osnutka teh smernic se je domnevalo, da bodo smernice uporabljale osebe z ustreznimi kompetencami. Podane pa so tudi smernice za druge osebe, ki kupijo ali uporabljajo sistem za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.
Dimni alarmi v skladu s standardom EN 14604 niso sistemi za odkrivanje in/ali javljanje požara ter alarmiranje.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Nov-2015
- Publication Date
- 14-Nov-2018
- Technical Committee
- POZ - Požarna varnost
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Nov-2018
- Due Date
- 17-Jan-2019
- Completion Date
- 15-Nov-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2018
Overview
CEN/TS 54-14:2018 - "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14" is a European Technical Specification providing comprehensive guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It covers systems intended for the protection of life and/or property that include at least one detector or manual call point and a control and indicating equipment (CIE). The document was approved in 2018 and updates earlier guidance (CEN/TS 54-14:2004).
This Technical Specification:
- Applies to automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems
- Includes guidance on interfacing systems with ancillary equipment (e.g., fixed extinguishing systems) but does not cover the ancillary services or circuits themselves
- Excludes smoke alarms covered by EN 14604 and systems that combine fire alarm functions with non-fire functions
- Is intended for use by appropriately competent persons, with additional guidance for purchasers and users
Key topics and technical requirements
The guideline organizes practical requirements and considerations across the lifecycle of a fire alarm system:
- Assessment of needs: purpose, consultation, extent and types of cover (total, compartment, escape routes, local, equipment)
- System planning and design: device compatibility, fault effects, hazardous atmospheres, false alarm reduction strategies, and integration with other fire protection systems
- Detection strategy: zoning (detection and alarm zones), detector selection (smoke, heat, flame, combustion gas, multi‑sensor, radio-linked) and manual call point siting and spacing
- Alarm devices and control: audible/visual alarms, control and indication equipment (CIE) siting, repeat panels and fire brigade panels, alarm location aids
- Power and transmission: main and standby power supplies, signals to alarm receiving/fault warning stations, cable installation, radio links and protection against electromagnetic interference
- Commissioning, use and maintenance: documentation, responsibilities, qualifications of personnel, false alarm management and routine maintenance
Practical applications and users
Who uses CEN/TS 54-14:
- Fire safety engineers, system designers and specifiers
- Installers, commissioning engineers and maintenance providers
- Building owners, facility managers and purchasers evaluating fire alarm system requirements
- Authorities having jurisdiction and fire brigades seeking consistent alarm interface and control guidance
Practical benefits:
- Ensures consistent planning and design that reduces false alarms and improves detection reliability
- Guides safe installation, compliant commissioning and effective maintenance regimes
- Clarifies documentation, responsibilities and competency expectations for stakeholders
Related standards
- EN 54 series (detectors, control equipment, power supplies, etc.) - interoperability and product standards
- EN 14604 - household smoke alarms (explicitly excluded from CEN/TS 54-14 scope)
Keywords: CEN/TS 54-14:2018, fire detection, fire alarm systems, planning, design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, detectors, control and indicating equipment, false alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance". This standard covers: This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems. The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them. The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions. The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises. These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system. Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.
This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the systems. The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them. The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related functions. The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises. These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system. Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.20 - Fire protection; 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design,
installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung, Projektierung, Montage,
Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und Instandhaltung
Guide d'application pour la planification, la conception, l'installation, la mise en service,
l'exploitation et la maintenance des systèmes de détection et d’alarme incendie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 54-14:2018
ICS:
13.220.20 3RåDUQD]DãþLWD Fire protection
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
CEN/TS 54-14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
October 2018
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 13.220.20 Supersedes CEN/TS 54-14:2004
English Version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines
for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and
maintenance
Guide d'application pour la planification, la conception, Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 14: Leitfaden für Planung,
l'installation, la mise en service, l'exploitation et la Projektierung, Montage, Inbetriebsetzung, Betrieb und
maintenance des systèmes de détection et d'alarme Instandhaltung
incendie
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 2 March 2018 for provisional application.
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was corrected and reissued by the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre on 7 November
2018.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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© 2018 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 54-14:2018 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 7
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 General . 15
4.1 Guideline usage . 15
4.2 Guideline format. 16
4.3 False alarms . 18
4.4 Documentation . 18
4.5 Responsibility . 18
4.6 Qualifications . 18
5 Assessment of needs . 18
5.1 Purpose . 18
5.2 Consultation . 18
5.3 Parts of the building needing cover . 19
5.3.1 Extent of cover . 19
5.3.2 Description of extent. 20
5.3.3 Total cover . 20
5.3.4 Fire compartment cover . 20
5.3.5 Escape route cover . 20
5.3.6 Local cover . 20
5.3.7 Equipment cover . 21
5.3.8 Manual detection system . 21
5.3.9 Areas not needing cover . 21
5.4 Fire brigade attendance . 22
5.4.1 Communications . 22
5.4.2 Delay to output E according to EN 54-2 . 22
5.5 Fire alarm response strategy . 22
5.6 Documentation . 23
5.7 Responsibility . 23
5.8 Qualifications . 23
6 Planning and design . 23
6.1 Devices connected to the system . 23
6.1.1 Components . 23
6.2 System design . 23
6.2.1 Compatibility . 23
6.2.2 Fault effects . 23
6.2.3 Hazardous atmospheres . 25
6.2.4 False alarms . 25
6.2.5 Connection to fire protection systems . 25
6.2.6 Special risks . 25
6.3 Zones . 25
6.3.1 General . 25
6.3.2 Detection zones . 25
6.3.3 Alarm zones . 26
6.4 Selection of detectors and manual call points . 26
6.4.1 Detectors - General. 26
6.4.2 Smoke detectors . 27
6.4.3 Heat detectors . 27
6.4.4 Flame detectors . 28
6.4.5 Combustion gas fire detectors . 28
6.4.6 Multi-sensor fire detectors . 28
6.4.7 Radio linked systems. 30
6.4.8 Manual call points . 30
6.5 Siting and spacing of detectors and manual call points . 31
6.5.1 General . 31
6.5.2 Heat and smoke detectors . 36
6.5.3 Flame detectors . 37
6.5.4 Manual call points . 40
6.5.5 Identification . 40
6.5.6 Coincidence detection . 41
6.6 Alarm systems and devices . 41
6.6.1 General . 41
6.6.2 Audible Alarms . 41
6.6.3 Visual fire alarm devices . 42
6.7 Control and indication . 42
6.7.1 General . 42
6.7.2 Location of control and indicating equipment . 42
6.7.3 Repeat control and indication panels . 43
6.7.4 Alarm location aids . 44
6.7.5 Fire brigade panel . 44
6.8 Power supplies . 44
6.8.1 Power supply equipment . 44
6.8.2 Main power source . 44
6.8.3 Standby power source. 45
6.9 Signals to a fire alarm receiving station . 45
6.10 Signals to a fault warning receiving station . 45
6.11 Other equipment or systems . 45
6.12 Transmission paths . 46
6.12.1 Cables . 46
6.12.2 Radio linked systems. 48
6.13 Protection against electromagnetic interference . 49
6.14 Documentation . 49
6.15 Responsibility . 50
6.16 Qualifications . 50
7 Installation . 50
7.1 General . 50
7.2 Siting of equipment . 50
7.2.1 General . 50
7.2.2 Hazardous areas. 50
7.3 Cable installation . 50
7.3.1 General . 50
7.3.2 Cable identification . 50
7.3.3 Multi-core cable restrictions . 50
7.3.4 Cable joints and terminations . 51
7.4 Radioactivity . 51
7.5 Documentation . 51
7.6 Responsibility . 51
7.7 Qualifications . 51
8 Initialization and configuration . 51
8.1 General . 51
8.2 Programming of the CIE . 51
8.3 Documentation . 52
8.4 Responsibility . 52
8.5 Qualifications . 52
9 Commissioning acceptance and verification . 52
9.1 General . 52
9.2 Commissioning . 52
9.3 Verification (optional) . 54
9.4 Responsibility . 54
9.5 Qualifications . 54
10 Third party approval . 54
10.1 General . 54
10.2 Approval procedures . 55
10.2.1 General . 55
10.2.2 Inspection and testing . 55
10.2.3 Testing of operation . 55
10.3 Documentation . 55
10.4 Periodic inspection by an approving body . 55
10.4.1 General . 55
10.4.2 Documentation . 55
10.5 Qualifications . 56
11 User responsibilities . 56
11.1 General . 56
11.2 User scheduled maintenance . 56
11.2.1 Daily user maintenance . 56
11.2.2 Quarterly user maintenance . 57
11.2.3 Annual user maintenance . 57
11.3 Documentation . 57
12 Maintenance . 57
12.1 General . 57
12.2 Maintenance routine . 57
12.2.1 General . 57
12.2.2 Prevention of unwanted fire signals to the fire and rescue service during
maintenance. 57
12.2.3 Prevention of unwanted activation during routine testing . 58
12.2.4 Precautions during maintenance . 58
12.3 Corrective maintenance . 58
12.4 Spares . 58
12.5 Documentation . 59
12.6 Responsibility . 59
12.7 Qualifications . 59
13 Modification of an installed system . 59
13.1 General . 59
13.2 Third party approval . 59
13.3 Extent of compliance . 59
13.4 Documentation . 59
13.5 Responsibility . 59
13.6 Qualifications . 59
14 Operation of other fire protection systems . 60
14.1 General . 60
14.2 Responsibility . 60
15 Applications in special risks . 60
15.1 General . 60
15.2 Electronic data processing areas . 61
15.3 High-rack warehouses . 61
15.3.1 General . 61
15.3.2 Aspirating smoke detection . 61
15.3.3 Other detection . 61
15.4 Atrium and high ceiling areas . 62
15.5 Hazardous areas. 62
15.6 Outdoor areas . 62
15.7 High value risks . 62
15.8 Responsibility . 63
16 Integrated systems . 63
17 Hierarchical and networked systems . 63
Annex A (informative) False alarms . 65
A.1 Causes of false alarms . 65
A.2 Vulnerability of various detector types . 65
A.2.1 Smoke detectors . 65
A.2.2 Heat detectors . 66
A.2.3 Flame detectors . 66
A.3 Possible preventative measures . 66
A.3.1 Multi-sensor detectors . 66
A.3.2 Pre-alarm warnings . 66
A.3.3 Dependency on more than one alarm signal Coincidence detection . 67
A.3.4 Activity related systems . 67
A.3.4.1 General . 67
A.3.4.2 Pre-transmission confirmation . 67
A.4 Investigation of false alarms. 68
Annex B (informative) Model documents . 70
Annex C (informative) Model list of fire loadings for different cable types . 76
Annex D (normative) Maintenance routine . 82
D.1 Maintenance works . 82
D.2 Inspection and servicing confirmation . 86
Annex E (informative) Commissioning checklist . 87
Annex F (informative) Test fires . 89
Bibliography . 90
European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 54-14:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 “Fire
detection and fire alarm systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 54-14:2004.
Compared to CEN/TS 54-14:2004, the following main changes have been made:
— all facts and figures of Annex A have been transferred into the main text and modernized;
— Table A.1 was modified to incorporate new technologies;
— new detector technologies e.g. multi sensor detectors or radio-linked detectors were incorporated;
— new requirements for cabling;
— all requirements for certification were eliminated;
— Annex D: Maintenance routine is new;
— Annex E: Commissioning checklist is new.
EN 54, Fire detection and fire alarm systems, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Introduction;
— Part 2: Control and indicating equipment;
— Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders;
— Part 4: Power supply equipment;
— Part 5: Heat detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization;
— Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 11: Manual call points;
— Part 12: Smoke detectors — Line detectors using an optical beam;
— Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system components;
— Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
[CEN Technical Specification];
— Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment;
— Part 17: Short circuit isolators;
— Part 18: Input/output devices;
— Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors;
— Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment;
— Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors;
— Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarms devices;
— Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems — Loudspeakers;
— Part 25: Components using radio links;
— Part 26: Carbon monoxide detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 27: Duct smoke detectors;
— Part 28: Non-resettable line type heat detectors [currently at voting stage];
— Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke and heat sensors;
— Part 30: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of carbon monoxide and
heat sensors;
— Part 31: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke, carbon monoxide
and optionally heat sensors;
— Part 32: Planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of voice alarm systems
[CEN Technical Specification].
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
Guidelines and standards for the planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of
a fire detection and fire alarm system are published by many different organizations within Europe.
This document is intended as a template to be used in the drafting, review and revision of any such
national standards and guidelines. It is intended that this technical specification will assist in the
harmonization of practice and standards of fire detection and fire alarm systems throughout Europe.
1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for the application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm
systems in and around buildings. The guideline covers planning, design, installation, commissioning,
use and maintenance of the systems.
The guidelines cover systems intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. The
guidelines cover systems with a control and indicating equipment and at least one manual call point or
one fire detector. In the event of a fire the systems may be capable of providing signals to initiate the
operation of ancillary equipment (such as fixed fire extinguishing systems) and other precautions and
actions (such as machinery shutdown or remote transmission of alarms). These guidelines do not cover
the ancillary services themselves or ancillary circuits to interface with them.
The guidelines do not cover systems combining fire alarm functions with other non-fire related
functions.
The guidelines do not recommend whether or not an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system
should be installed in any given premises.
These guidelines should be used by appropriately competent persons. However, guidance is also given
to other persons purchasing or using a fire detection and / or fire alarm system.
Smoke alarms according to EN 14604 are not fire detection and fire alarm systems.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 54-1:2011, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction
EN 54-2:1997, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-3, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders
EN 54-4, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 4: Power supply equipment
EN 54-5, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 5: Heat detectors — Point heat detectors
EN 54-7, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using
scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-10, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors
EN 54-11, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 11: Manual call points
EN 54-12, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 12: Smoke detectors — Line detectors using an
optical beam
EN 54-16, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment
EN 54-20, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors
EN 54-21, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing
equipment
EN 54-22, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors
EN 54-23, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarm devices
EN 54-24, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems -
Loudspeakers
EN 54-25, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 25: Components using radio links
EN 54-27, Fire detection and fire alarms systems — Part 27: Duct smoke detectors
EN 54-28, Fire detection and fire alarm system — Part 28: Non-resettable line-type heat detectors
EN 54-29, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors
using a combination of smoke and heat sensors
CEN/TS 54-32, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 32: Planning, design, installation,
commissioning, use and maintenance of voice alarm systems
EN 16763:2017, Services for fire safety systems and security systems
EN 50200:2015, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency
circuits
EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672 1)
BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small
cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1:2011 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
acceptance
decision that the installed system meets the requirements of a previously agreed specification
3.2
alarm load
maximum power (normally electrical) that might be required under the fire condition
3.3
approval
acceptance by a third party that the installed system satisfies the requirements of the third party
3.4
approval body
body accepted by an authority having jurisdiction or other competent organization as having the
expertise necessary to assess the compliance of the installed system with this guidelines
3.5
authority having jurisdiction
body that has powers provided under local, regional, national or European legislation
3.6
beam detector
more commonly used term for 'smoke detector - line detector using a transmitted light beam'
Note 1 to entry: See EN 54-12.
3.7
circuit
interconnected assembly of cables, components and elements, terminated at the control and indicating
equipment in such a way that its only connection to other parts of the fire detection and alarm system is
through the control and indicating equipment and controlled by the control and indicating equipment
Note 1 to entry: A circuit may have more than one link to the control and indicating equipment (as in a loop
circuit, connected to the control and indicating equipment at both ends).
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SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 표준은 건물 내 및 주변에서 사용하는 자동화된 화재 감지 및 경보 시스템에 대한 포괄적인 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 시스템의 계획, 설계, 설치, 시운전, 사용 및 유지 관리를 포괄하며, 생명과 재산 보호를 위한 시스템에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 표준의 장점 중 하나는 다양한 시스템이 수반하는 제어 및 표시 장비와 최소한 하나의 수동 호출 장치 또는 화재 감지기를 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 이러한 시스템은 화재 발생 시 보조 장비(예: 고정식 소화 시스템)의 작동을 시작하는 신호를 제공하고 다른 예방 조치나 행동(예: 기계 정지 또는 원격 알람 전송)을 수행할 수 있는 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. 또한, 이 표준은 화재 경보 기능과 비화재 관련 기능을 결합한 시스템에 대해서는 다루지 않으며, 특정 장소에 자동 화재 감지 및 경보 시스템을 설치해야 하는지에 대한 권고를 하지 않습니다. 이는 사용자에게 정확한 결정을 내릴 수 있는 정보를 제공하며, 적절한 숙련도를 가진 전문가와 이 시스템을 구매하거나 사용하는 다른 사용자에게도 유용한 가이드를 제공합니다. 마지막으로, EN 14604에 따른 연기 감지기는 화재 감지 및 경보 시스템으로 간주되지 않음을 언급하여 사용자가 오해하지 않도록 돕고 있습니다. 이 표준은 화재 안전 및 예방의 측면에서 필수적이며, 관계자들이 화재 관리 및 안전 시스템을 효과적으로 운영하는 데 반드시 참고해야 할 중요한 문서입니다.
Le document SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 fournit des directives essentielles pour l'application des systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie dans et autour des bâtiments. Il couvre de manière exhaustive les étapes de planification, de conception, d'installation, de mise en service, d'utilisation et de maintenance de ces systèmes. L'une des forces principales de cette norme réside dans son approche systématique qui assure une protection efficace des vies humaines et des biens. En définissant clairement les exigences pour les systèmes équipés d'un équipement de contrôle et d'indication, ainsi que d'un point d'appel manuel ou d'un détecteur de feu, le document garantit que les installations respectent des critères de sécurité élevés. De plus, la norme aborde l'importance des systèmes capables de fournir des signaux pour activer des équipements auxiliaires, tels que des systèmes d'extinction fixes, ce qui renforce l'efficacité des interventions en cas d'incendie. Ce lien entre la détection d'incendie et les mesures de sécurité supplémentaires illustre la pertinence des directives lors de la conception de systèmes d'alarme incendie dans diverses infrastructures. Il est également important de noter que cette norme ne couvre pas les services auxiliaires eux-mêmes ou les circuits auxiliaires qui leur sont connectés, ce qui permet de se concentrer uniquement sur les fonctions de détection et d'alarme. Cela garantit une clarté dans l'application des systèmes, minimisant les ambiguïtés pour les utilisateurs et les professionnels. Ce document ne prescrit cependant pas l'obligation d'installer un système de détection automatique dans chaque établissement, laissant aux personnes compétentes la responsabilité de déterminer les besoins spécifiques de chaque lieu. Cela démontre une flexibilité qui est un atout considérable, tout en s'assurant que les recommandations sont adaptées aux divers environnements. En somme, le SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 se positionne comme une référence incontournable pour les professionnels impliqués dans la sécurité incendie, offrant des lignes directrices précises et adaptées aux exigences modernes de protection de la vie et des biens.
Die Norm SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 bietet umfassende Richtlinien für die Planung, Gestaltung, Installation, Inbetriebnahme, Nutzung und Wartung von automatischen Brandmelde- und Alarmanlagen in und um Gebäude. Die Relevanz dieser Richtlinien liegt in ihrer Fähigkeit, sowohl den Schutz von Leben als auch von Eigentum zu fördern. Ein wesentlicher Stärke der Norm ist die Klarheit in der Definition der Systeme, die unter die Richtlinien fallen. Diese umfassen Systeme, die mit einem Kontroll- und Anzeigeeinrichtungen ausgestattet sind und mindestens einen manuellen Alarmgeber oder einen Rauchmelder enthalten. Die Norm hebt hervor, dass diese Systeme im Brandfall Signale senden können, um zusätzliche Geräte wie feste Löschanlagen zu aktivieren oder um andere sicherheitsrelevante Maßnahmen, wie das Abschalten von Maschinen oder die Fernübertragung von Alarmen, einzuleiten. Die Norm legt auch fest, dass sie nicht die eigentlichen zusätzlichen Dienstleistungen oder die dazugehörigen Schaltkreise behandelt, was sie spezifisch und zielgerichtet hält. Zudem ist es wichtig zu betonen, dass die Norm keine Empfehlungen zur Installation eines automatischen Brandmelde- und Alarm systems in bestimmten Räumlichkeiten ausspricht, was eine neutralisierte Sichtweise fördert. Darüber hinaus wird der Einsatz der Richtlinien durch kompetente Personen empfohlen, bietet jedoch auch wertvolle Hinweise für andere Nutzer und Käufer eines Brandmelde- und Alarm systems. Diese Zugänglichkeit macht die Norm zu einem wertvollen Instrument für eine breite Zielgruppe, die sich mit dem Thema Brandschutz auseinandersetzt. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 durch ihre präzisen Richtlinien und die Fokussierung auf die Planung, Installation und Wartung von Brandschutzsystemen eine bedeutende Rolle im Bereich des Brandschutzes spielt. Sie ist sowohl für Fachkräfte als auch für Interessierte, die denken, sich mit Brandmeldesystemen auseinanderzusetzen, von großer Bedeutung.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018は、建物内外での自動火災検知及び火災警報システムの適用に関するガイドラインを提供する重要なドキュメントです。この標準は、計画、設計、設置、試運転、使用、保守に関する詳細な手順を網羅しており、非常に包括的な内容となっています。 このガイドラインの強みは、生命および財産の保護を目的としたシステムの詳細な要件を示している点です。特に、制御及び表示装置を持ち、少なくとも1つの手動通報ポイントまたは火災検知器を備えたシステムについては、明確な指針が提供されています。火災発生時には、装置が副次的設備の作動を開始するための信号を提供できるような機能も考慮されています。 さらに、この標準は適切な専門知識を持つ人々によって使用することが求められていますが、火災検知及び火災警報システムを購入または使用する他の人々に対しても有益なガイダンスが提供されています。このため、専門家だけでなく一般のユーザーにとっても参考にできる内容となっています。 ただし、重要な点としてこのガイドラインは、副次的サービスや回路についてはカバーしていないことや、火災警報機能と非火災関連機能を組み合わせたシステムについては言及していないことがあります。また、特定の施設において自動火災検知及び火災警報システムの設置が必要かどうかを推奨するものではありません。これらの注意事項を理解することは、効果的なシステムの選択と使用に関して意義深いものになります。 このように、SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018は、自動火災検知及び火災警報システムに対する包括的かつ実用的なガイドラインを提供することによって、安全で信頼性の高い防火対策を推進する上で非常に重要な役割を果たしています。
The SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the planning, design, installation, commissioning, use, and maintenance of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. Its scope is essential for ensuring the protection of both life and property by establishing clear guidelines that facilitate effective implementation of these systems. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its detailed approach to addressing critical components involved in fire safety. By outlining the necessary requirements for control and indicating equipment, manual call points, and fire detectors, this document serves as a vital resource for professionals in the field. Furthermore, the standard acknowledges the complexity of fire situations by including provisions for the integration of the fire alarm systems with other ancillary equipment, such as fixed fire extinguishing systems. This aspect is particularly relevant for ensuring a holistic approach to fire safety in various premises. Additionally, the guidance provided by SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 emphasizes the importance of using qualified personnel for the installation and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. This focus on competency enhances the reliability of the systems and aligns with best practices in fire safety management. Moreover, the inclusion of guidance for individuals purchasing or using these systems broadens the standard's accessibility, enabling a wider audience to benefit from its recommendations. While the document does not dictate whether an automatic fire detection and/or fire alarm system should be installed in specific premises, it effectively provides the necessary knowledge for stakeholders to make informed decisions. This neutrality is a strength, as it allows for flexibility based on individual building requirements and risk assessments. Notably, the standard explicitly states that smoke alarms conforming to EN 14604 are not classified as fire detection and fire alarm systems within its scope. This clarification ensures that users have a clear understanding of the types of systems to be considered under the guidelines, thus maintaining the integrity and focus of the standards. In summary, SIST-TS CEN/TS 54-14:2018 is an indispensable standard for anyone involved in the fire safety sector. Its comprehensive guidelines offer a solid foundation for implementing automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems, thus enhancing safety and protection in buildings. The standard’s clarity, depth of information, and emphasis on competent personnel ensure its relevance in today’s fire safety practices.










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