BS 5446-1:2000

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Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarms

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-08-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-05-2005

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees Responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Marking
5 Provision of information
6 Constructional requirements
7 Testing
8 Measurement of response threshold
9 Directional dependence
10 Preliminary test and numbering
11 Repeatability
12 Supply voltage
13 Air movement
14 Ambient light
15 Elevated and depressed temperature
16 Humidity
17 Corrosion
18 Impact
19 Vibration
20 Fire sensitivity
21 Final test
22 Battery fault warning
23 Battery capacity
24 Sound output
25 Routine testing facility
26 Interconnectable smoke alarms
27 Alarm silence facility
28 Safety
29 Battery reversal
30 Alarms suitable for installation in leisure accommodation
   vehicles (LAVs)
31 Battery connections
32 Smoke alarms with additional facilities, and smoke alarms
   incorporated into other equipment
33 Back-up power source
34 Battery installation
Annex A (normative) Wind tunnel
Annex B (normative) Determination of optical density
Annex C (informative) Smoke density measuring instruments for
                      tunnel tests
Annex D (normative) Ambient light test apparatus
Annex E (informative) Temperature test apparatus
Annex F (normative) Fire test room
Annex G (normative) Smouldering (Pyrolysis) wood fire(TF2)
Annex H (normative) Glowing smouldering cotton fire (TF3)
Annex I (normative) Flaming plastics (polyurethane fire (TF4)
Annex J (normative) Flaming liquid (n-heptane) fire (TF5)
Annex K (normative) Assessment and testing to determine the
                      adequacy of personal protection against
                      hazardous currents passing through the
                      human body (electric shock) excessive
                      temperature and the start and spread of
                      fire
Bibliography

Describes requirements and test methods for smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light, or ionization intended for permanent installation on ceilings or walls of dwellings for the purpose of life safety.

Committee	FSH/12/2
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 5446-1(1990). (05/2000) Supersedes 95/540020 DC. (12/2002)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	42
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 14604:2005

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