What is en 14604?

This document specifies requirements, test methods, performance criteria, and manufacturer’s instructions for smoke alarms that operate using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization, intended for household or similar residential application.

What is EN54 standard?

The EN54 Fire detection and fire alarm systems is a mandatory standard that specifies requirements and laboratory test for every component of fire detection and fire alarm system. EN54 allows the free movement of construction products between countries of the European Union market.

What EN54 7?

EN 54-7:2000 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems – Part 7: Smoke detectors – Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization.

What is an interlinked smoke alarm?

Being interlinked means if one alarm goes off, they all go off. You may not always hear the alarm closest to the fire, especially if you’re somewhere else in the house. An interlinked system will alert you immediately and can help save lives.

What is the legislation for smoke alarms in Queensland?

New smoke alarm legislation means all homes must install interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways, and on every level by 2027.

What EN 54 16?

The EN 54-16 is applicable for a voice alarm system used in a fire detection and fire alarm system provides, manually and/or automatically, an audible fire alarm signal within the building.

What is EN 54 24?

EN 54-24. BS EN 54-24 specifies requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for loudspeakers intended to broadcast a warning of fire between a fire detection and fire alarm system and the occupants of a building.

What EN 54 13?

EN54-13 – Compatibility and integrity assessment of system components – is part of the EN 54 series of standards dealing with fire detection and alarm systems. This calls for the testing of a system to ensure full functional compatibility of the various components regardless of the manufacturer or brand.

How do I know if my fire alarms are interlinked?

Most alarms have a test push button as standard. Press this test button for approximately 5 seconds and the alarm should sound. If the detectors at the property are interlinked, they too will also sound. Any smoke alarms that do not sound should be investigated immediately.

Do I need interlinked smoke alarms?

All smoke and heat alarms should be mounted on the ceiling and be interlinked. Check the manufacturers guidance on each alarm for instructions on where the alarm should be placed. If you have a carbon-fuelled appliance, like a boiler, fire, non-electric heater or flue you must also have a carbon monoxide detector.

Do smoke alarms in QLD need to be hard wired?

To comply with the new laws homeowners can install either hardwired 240V smoke alarms or non-removable 10-year battery smoke alarms. However, any existing hardwired 240V smoke alarm must be replaced with a hardwired 240V photoelectric smoke alarm.

What is the legal requirement for smoke alarms?

From 1 October 2015, every private rented property needs to be fitted with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms (if applicable). The requirement is to install at least one smoke alarm on every storey of the rental property on which there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation.