Fire panels are essential life safety products that adhere to specific standards in different countries, ensuring they meet stringent safety and performance requirements. Some of the prominent standards governing fire panels include.
● NFPA 72
● EN 54
● UL 864
● ULC-S527
● BS 5839
● AS 7240
● ISO 7240
During the design phase of fire panels, all necessary standard requirements must be considered, including hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical aspects. Companies like EMCUS Technologies can help with development and certification, ensuring compliance with standards and a streamlined approval process.
The critical communication fast path for fire panels involves achieving an output activation delay of 3 to 10 seconds. Fire alarm panels often integrate cross-branding with different loop/SLC protocols, leading to various OEM branding combinations.
Various certification bodies, such as
● Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
● Intertek
● BAFE
● LPCB
● FM Approvals
● CSA Group
● VdS
play crucial roles in evaluating and certifying fire panels for compliance with safety standards. These certifications are crucial for fire safety professionals, building owners, and authorities to ensure the panels’ reliability during emergencies.
