This European Standard specifies product characteristics, test methods, performance criteria, and manufacturer's instructions for smoke alarms that operate using scattered light or transmitted light (Type A‐ optical) or ionization (Type B ‐ ionisation), intended for household or similar residential applications.
This document includes additional requirements for smoke alarms, which are also suitable for use in leisure accommodation vehicles.
Where interconnection, temporary disablement and alarm muting are included in the smoke alarm, this European Standard specifies applicable requirements. It does not cover the requirements for devices intended for incorporation in systems using separate fire control and indicating equipment.
NOTE: Devices intended for incorporation in systems using separate fire control and indicating equipment are not covered by this standard.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
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EN 14604:2005
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prEN 14604 rev
00.60
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Sep 8, 2021