Fire Alarm Control Panel IQ8Control C / M
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Standards and guidelines
The general technical rules must be observed when installing fire alarm systems. Any deviation from those rules
is only admissible if the same degree of safety can be ensured with different means. Installations within the
European Community are primarily subject to all EU regulations defining the current standards for security
systems.
In Germany, systems are considered to be in compliance with the general technical rules or the standards of the
EU for security systems if they meet the technical guidelines of the VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker,
Association of German Electrical Engineers). They may also be considered to be in compliance with the standards
of the EU for security systems if they meet the technical guidelines of another comparable institution within the
European Community which have been accepted in accordance with directive on low-voltage systems
(2006/95/EG). The same must be applied for all applications of additional, product relating guidelines, e.g. EMI-
Guideline 2004/108/EG and the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011.
These are examples:
Standards of the DIN EN 54 “Fire alarm systems“, particulary DIN EN 54-2 „Fire alarm control panels" and
DIN EN 54-4 „Power supply units".
Standards of the DIN VDE 0100 issue, particulary DIN EN 0100-410 „Installation of high-voltage sytems with
rated voltage up to 1000 V“, DIN VDE 100-718, Install low voltage systems – Requirements for sites, rooms
and special systems and DIN VDE 0105-100 „Operation of electrical system: General commitments“.
Standards of the DIN EN 62305 or DIN VDE 0185-305 issue, particulary DIN VDE 0185-305-1 „Lightning
protection: General standards. DIN VDE 0185-305-2 „Risk-Management“, DIN VDE 0185-305-3 „Protection
of buildings and persons“ and DIN VDE 0185-305-4 „Eletrical and electronic systems in buildings“.
DIN VDE 0701-1 „Maintenance, Modification and Test of electrical devices: General commitments“.
Standards of the DlN VDE 0800 issue, particulary DIN VDE 0800-2 „General commitments, Requirements
and Tests for system security“, DIN VDE 0800-1 „Communication systems, Earthing and potential
compensation“, DIN VDE 0800-174-2 “Information systems – design and installation of communication
cabling in buildings“.
DIN VDE 0815 „Cables for communication and information systems“.
Standards of the DIN VDE 0833 issue Hazard alarm systems for Fire, Intruder and Hold-up, particulary DIN
VDE 0833-1 „General commitments“, DIN VDE 0833-2 „Commitments for fire alarm systems (FAS)“, DIN VDE
0833-3 „Commitments for Intruder and Hold-up systems“ and DIN VDE 0833-4 „Commitments for Voice alarm
systems within fire protection“.
Standards of the DIN VDE 0845 issue, particulary DIN VDE 0845-1 „Protection of Communication systems
against Lightning, electrostatic charge and overvoltage from high-voltage systems; Actions to avoid over-
voltage“.
DIN 14675 Fire alarm systems - mounting and operation.
These technical guidelines must be observed within the European Community. The VDE guidelines must be
observed within Germany. The requirements of the local fire departments and competent authorities must also be
complied with. In other countries (e.g. U.S.A.: NFPA and UL requirements), the relevant national standards,
guidelines and legislation must be observed.
In addition to the above, the guidelines of the German VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH (VdS) may apply for
systems installed in Germany.
VdS 2046 Safety rules for electrical power systems with voltages up to 1000 V.
VdS 2015 Electrical appliances and systems – rules for damage prevention.
VdS 2095 Design and installation of fire alarm systems.
VdS 2833 Overvoltage protection measures for Hazard Alarm Systems.
Observe national and local building law requirements and regulations (building regulations).
2.1 Approvals
Specification : EN 54-2 : 1997 / A1 : 2006
VdS approval : G 205129
Declaration of Performance: DoP-20827130701