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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007
Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 16: Sound system control and indicating equipment
Edition 1
2007-07
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Abstract

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007 specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for sound system control and indicating equipment (s.s.c.i.e.) for use in buildings and structures as part of a sound system for emergency purposes (s.s.e.p.) aas defined in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-1. The s.s.c.i.e. is primarily intended to broadcast information for the protection of lives within one or more specified areas in an emergency, to effect a rapid and orderly mobilization of occupants in an indoor or outdoor area. This includes systems using loudspeakers to broadcast voice announcements for emergency purposes, alert signals complying with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7731, and evacuate signals complying with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 8201.

The overall requirements of an s.s.e.p., especially concerning audibility and intelligibility, are contained within Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-19. In addition to ensuring compliance with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007, the manufacturer should also consider the requirements of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-19, national regulations, codes and standards that affect the s.s.c.i.e. design and usability. For example, some regulations require certain optional functions to be available on all s.s.c.i.e. installed within the jurisdiction.

The use of the equipment for normal sound reinforcement and distribution systems purposes under non-hazardous circumstances is not excluded.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007 can also be used for the assessment of similar control and indicating equipment for use in systems where the warning-signal broadcast does not include a voice message.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 7240-16:2007 does not apply to systems using only sounders or bells.

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