IHS BRE Press Visual Alarm Devices for Fire IP1/13

Get guidance on how visual alarm devices (VADs) can be optimised and specified for use in the service environment. This Information Paper interprets (with a view to clarifying) the BS EN 54-23 product standard for VADs. Author: R Chagger Publish Date: 1/4/2013 ISBN: 978-1-84806-312-9 Abstract: The product standard for visual alarm devices (VADs), BS EN 54-23, was published in 2010 and the pending deadline for compliance with the requirements of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) of March 2013 is fast approaching. There is a lot of concern and confusion in the marketplace about how to design devices that comply with the standard. This Information Paper provides interpretations of the standard and guidance on how, together with Loss Prevention Code of Practice CoP 0001 for VADs used for fire warning, devices can be optimised and specified for use in the service environment. This publication is intended for manufacturers of VADs, specifiers and installers of these devices.