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Products according EN 54 for the use in different application standards Stefan Kratzmeir, VdS Schadenverhütung © VdS
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Products according EN 54 for the usein different application standards
Stefan Kratzmeir, VdS Schadenverhütung
© VdS
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Content
Who is VdS?
General philosophy or European standardization and VdS approvals
EN 54 standard series for fire detection products
General differences of the US and European approval and planning & installation scheme
The use of EN approved products for other planning & installation standards
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Profile
VdS is an independent institution which has been ensuring safety and trust in the fields of fire protection and security for many decades.
Its customers include industrial and commercial enterprises, leading manufacturers and systems houses, service providers, specialist firms and insurance companies.
VdS is the preferred partner in matters of fire protection and security.
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Areas of expertise
Fire protection
Security
Electrical engineering
Management and information systems
Cyber security
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Fields of activity
Inspection of fire protection facilities on site
Testing and certification of products
Certification of service providers, experts and management systems
Training courses, conferences and publications
Information systems for weather data, property and liability risks
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Content
Who is VdS?
General philosophy or European standardization and VdS approvals
EN 54 standard series for fire detection products
General differences of the US and European approval and planning & installation scheme
The use of EN approved products for other planning & installation standards
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Integral concept for reliability and efficiency
Approvedproducts and systems
Initial and follow-up inspections
Approved installers
Practical guidance for effective fire protection:
VdS Guidelines
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The „old days“ of European Standardization
Each country had its own standards and regulation (e.g. DIN, BS, etc…)
Different requirements for each country
Trade barriers had negative influence on the economy
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European Standards (EN) Today
Product & System Standards Application Standards Service Standard
EN 54-X series + EN 54-13 CEN TS 54-14 + National standards
prEN 16763
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The CE mark
Required in the European Union as confirmation of standard conformity
Products fulfill the essential safety requirements. Intrinsic safety of products is ensured
Electrical safety
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 54-Series functional product requirements as safety functionality
Product certification and factory production control by a indented notified body, e.g. VdS
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Content
Who is VdS?
General philosophy or European standardization
EN 54 standard series for fire detection products
General differences of the US and European approval and application scheme
The use of EN approved products for other application standards
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Products standards of the EN 54 - series
Every product is unambiguously described in its functionality and its interfaces
Every standard describes clear requirements, interfaces and test methods
No mixture between functionalities and solutions
No design restrictions, if the functionality is ok
Cyclic revision of all standards (every 5 years) guarantees state of the art
Testing and certification is done by independent bodies (e.g. VdS)
No dependency to any national standard or code of practice!
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FDAS System approach (EN 54 and VdS)
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Initiating Devices Smoke detectors Heat detectors Manual call points …
Power Supply
Notificaton Appliances Sounders Flash lights …
Alarm Transmission
System compability testedand confirmed (EN 54-13)
Standard Name
EN 54-2 Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-3 Fire alarm devices. Sounders
EN 54-4 Power supply equipment
EN 54-5 Heat detectors. Point detectors
EN 54-7Smoke detector. Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-9 Methods of test of sensitivity to fire
EN 54-10 Flame detectors. Point detectors
EN 54-11 Manual call point
EN 54-12 Smoke detectors. Line detectors using an optical light beam
EN 54-16Components for fire alarm voice alarm systems. Voice alarm control and indicating equipment
EN 54-17 Short circuit isolators
EN 54-18 Input/output devices
EN 54-20 Aspirating smoke detector
EN 54-21 Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment
EN 54-22 Line type heat detectors
EN 54-23 Fire alarm devices. Visual alarms
EN 54-24 Voice alarms - Loudspeakers
EN 54-25 Components using radio links and system requirements
EN 54-26 Point fire detectors using Carbon Monoxide sensors
EN 54-27 Duct smoke detectors
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How to use VdS certificates?
www.vds.de/en certifications Fire detection and alarm systems
List of approved components according to VdS and EN (If applicable: VdS approvals always includes EN conformity)
Smoke detector 1: G2XXXXX /system bound
Heat detector 1: G2XXXXX / system bound List of approved systems (Combination of
Components with seperate G-Numbers)
System 1: S2XXXXX
System 2: SYYYYYY
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Content
Who is VdS?
General philosophy or European standardization
EN 54 standard series for fire detection products
General differences of the US and European approval and application scheme
The use of EN approved products for other application standards
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Differences between Europe and US systems
Product & System Requirements
Application
Service Standard
Harmonized standards are like European Law CE mark required Same product quality in all countries
Different standards in some countries tocover specific requirements (e.g. VdS 2095, BS 5839-1)
No product requirements
prEN 16763, VdS 3422, VdS 3403 or DIN 14675
Product & System Requirements
Product standards of private organizations(e.g. UL or FM)
Partly also in application standards
Application
Local building codes NFPA 72 (applicable in various versions)
Service Standard
…
Europe US
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Similarities / Differences between UL / EN (VdS)
EN UL
Separate entities for standard development, testing laboratory and certification body
UL serves as standard developer, testing laboratory and certification body in one entity
ISO 9001 necessary (annual surveillance). Further annual factory production control.
No ISO 9001 QMS necessary. Quarterly on-site audits (files) by UL.
Stringent EMC requirements regulated by harmonized EN standards (European Law)
Minimal rudimentary EMC requirements. Significantly less stringent than EN requirements
EN 54 products comply with European application regulations, ISO 7240, NFPA 72 and other
Usually not compliant EN requirements (manly due to EMC); Comply with NFPA 72 (US national fire alarm and signaling code)
Products according to EN provided at least the same or higher quality level asproducts according UL in combination with NFPA 72.
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Similarities / Differences between UL / EN (VdS)
Criteria UL 864 EN 54 – 2 / EN 54 - 4
Temperature -5 to 45°C 0 to 49 °C
Relative Humidity 5 to 95 % 85 %
Alarm Signal 10 s 10 s
Alarm Indication Zone Zone
Fault or trouble signal < 100 s < 200 s
Sprinkler supervisory condition Plant Alarm Yes
Alarm verification Yes Yes
System fault Yes Yes
Silencing of sounders Yes Yes
Disablement (deactivation Yes Yes
EMC requirements Minimal Stringent
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Content
Who is VdS?
General philosophy or European standardization
EN 54 standard series for fire detection products
General differences of the US and European approval and application scheme
The use of EN approved products for other application standards, e.g. NFPA 72
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Standards for application of FDAS
VdS 2095 / VDE 0833-2 Automatic Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems, Planning and Installation
BS 5839-1: Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
CEN/TS 54-14: Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 14: Guidelines ffor planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
ISO 7240-14: Fire detection and alarm systems -- Part 14: Design, installation, commissioning and service of fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings
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VdS 2095 / CEN TS 54-14 / ISO 7240-14
National levele.g. Germany
Regional levele.g. Europe
International
Level ofstandards
Application
Products
e.g. VdS 2095BS 5839-1
EN 54-X ISO 7240 - X
CEN TS 54-14 ISO 7240-14
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EN 54 products to be used in NFPA 72
NFPA Chapter 10.3 Equipment:
Equipment shall be listed…
All devices and appliances…shall be listed for usewith the control unit.
Listed: Equipment, materials or services included in a list by an organization that is acceptable to the AHJ…
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EN 54 products to be used in NFPA 72
As EN 54 products are not linked to a application standard, they can also be applied to NFPA 72!
Example 1: Sounders
NFPA requires at least 10 dBA above ambient sound level, with a maximum of 100 dBA (+ ISO 8201)
EN 54 sounders are also fulfilling this requirement
Example 2: Beam Detector
NFPA requires a fault signal in case of abrubt interruption of the beam
EN 54 products could provide either fire alarm or a fault signal
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EN 54 products to be used in NFPA 72
Most EN 54 products can be used according to NFPA 72
Minor adaptions or restrictions could be necessary (e.g. I/O modules, marking, etc.)
NFPA requires more extensive documentation
NFPA requires more extensive field testing
Could be omitted in agreement with the AHJ
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Summary
EN 54 approved products are safe and are complying with harmonized EN standards (European law)
EN 54 approved products are of the same or higher quality level as UL listed products
EN 54 standards are fully describing requirements and interfaces for products. No other specifications (e.g. from application standards) are necessary
EN 54 approved products can be used in NFPA 72 applications. Some adjustments (e.g. I/O modules, documentation, etc.) might occur
