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BS EN 50291:2001

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Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

18-10-2001

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Construction
  4.3 Indicators and alarms
  4.4 Fault signals
  4.5 Output signal (applicable for type A apparatus only)
  4.6 Labelling and instructions
5 Test and performance requirements
  5.1 General requirements for tests
  5.2 Normal conditions for tests
  5.3 Test methods and performance requirements
6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus
  6.1 Battery fault warning
  6.2 Battery capacity
  6.3 Battery reversal
  6.4 Battery connections
Annex A (informative) Health effects
Annex B (informative) A-deviations

Describes the general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in domestic premises. The apparatus may be main or battery powered. Such apparatus is intended to warn of an accumulation of CO, enabling the occupant to react before being exposed to significant risk.

Committee
EXL/31
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 96/207077 DC. Supersedes BS 7860(1996). (11/2001)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
NF EN 50291 : 2002 Identical
DIN EN 50291 : 2002 Identical
UNE-EN 50291:2002 Identical
NEN EN 50291 : 2001 Identical
NBN EN 50291 : 2002 Identical
I.S. EN 50291:2001 Identical
SN EN 50291 : 2001 Identical
EN 50291:2001 Identical

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