What is the EN54 standard?

The EN 54 Fire detection and fire alarm systems is a series of European standards that includes product standards and application guidelines for fire detection and fire alarm systems as well as voice alarm systems.

What is EN54 24 certification?

EN54-24 is the EU standard for loudspeakers intended for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems. JBL’s EN54-24-certified AW series models include the AW295, AW266, AW526, AW595, and AW566.

What is addressable fire alarm system?

An addressable fire alarm system is one in which all fire and smoke detection devices in a system are connected and communicate both with each other and a central control monitoring location. This interconnectivity allows the control personnel to identify the location or “address” where the initial detection occurred.

What does a fire alarm panel do?

They work by responding to changes in an electrical current, such as when a smoke detector identifies smoke and changes the current in response. Once the fire panel detects this current, it sounds the alarm. The conventional fire panel is installed in different zones—such as the first floor, second floor, etc.

What is the purpose of EN 54 part 13?

EN 54-13 is a European standard that ensures: • Optimal fire system performance at all times. • Lives are properly protected in a real fire situation. • Complete peace of mind for specifiers, installers and end-users.

What does EN 54 stand for in fire detection?

The EN 54 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 and it allows the free movement of construction products between countries of the European Union market.

What do you need to know about en54-13?

EN54-13 is for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems in accordance with EN54. It is not applicable to, or referenced in, any other applications. It is specified in the installation standards or codes of practice of many countries to provide evidence that the complete system will function as intended under all expected operating conditions.

Which is technical committee prepared the EN 54 series?

The EN 54 series has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC72 “Automatic fire detection system and fire alarm” of the European Committee for Standardization ( CEN, French: Comité Européen de Normalisation). The figure shows some examples of national mirror technical committees.