PD 6531:1992

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Queries and interpretations on BS 5839:Parts 1 and 4 (as amended)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-07-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-1992

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Interpretations of BS 5839 : Part 1 : 1988
2.1 The use of isolators between zones
2.2 Sounder and detector cabling
2.3 Cabling of multiple sounder circuits
2.4 Disc memories
2.5 Loudness of alarms in residential care homes
2.6 Travel distance to manual call points
2.7 Positioning of detectors in a roof space
2.8 Detectors in a ventilated ceiling void
2.9 Sprinkler protection
2.10 Time delays
2.11 Reduced sensitivity
2.12 Recommended battery capacities
2.13 Conditions to be satisfied for absence of
mechanical protection to cables
2.14 Rodent attack on cables
2.15 Armoured cables
2.16 Zone testing
2.17 Insulation testing at the 5-year test
2.18 Testing voltages
3 Interpretations of BS 5839 : Part 4 : 1988
3.1 Total loss of power
3.2 Battery monitoring current
3.3 Memory check-sums
3.4 Fault location displays

Provides queries and answers concerning the interpretation of BS 5839 : Part 1 (as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2) and BS 5839 : Part 4 (as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2)

Committee	FSH/12
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	PD 6531:1997

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BS 5839-4:1988	Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for control and indicating equipment