AS 2220 2 1989 emergency warning and intercommunication syst

Title AS 2220.2-1989 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings System design, installation and commissioning Licensee Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Conditions of use This is a licensed electronic copy of a document where copyright is owned or managed by Standards Australia International Your licence is a single user licence and the document may not be stored, transferred or otherwise distributed on a network You may also make one paper copy of this document if required Web Check-up AS 2220.2—1989 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Australian Standard  Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee BD/56, Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems in Buildings It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on May 1989 and published on 11 September 1989 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited The following interests are represented on Committee BD/56: Association of Consulting Engineers, Australia Australian Assembly of Fire Authorities Australian Fire Protection Association Australian Uniform Building Regulations Coordinating Council Building Owners and Managers Association of Australia Commonwealth Fire Board Department of Administrative Services — Construction Group Department of Defence Electrical Contractors Association of Australia Fire Protection Industry Association of Australia Insurance Council of Australia Public Works Department, New South Wales Public Works Department, Victoria Safety Institute of Australia Telecom Australia Review of Australian Standards To keep abreast of progress in industry, Australian Standards are subject to periodic review and are kept up to date by the issue of amendments or new editions as necessary It is important therefore that Standards users ensure that they are in possession of the latest ed ition, and any amendments thereto Full details of all Australian Standards and related publications will be found in the Standards Australia Catalogue of Publications; this information is supplemented each month by the magazine ‘The Australian Standard’, which subscribing members receive, and which gives details of new publications, new editions and amendments, and of withdrawn Standards Suggestions for improvements to Australian Standards, addressed to the head office of Standards Australia, are welcomed Notification of any inaccuracy or ambiguity found in an Australian Standard should be made without delay in order that the matter may be investigated and appropriate action taken This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 85304 AS 2220.2—1989 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Australian Standard  Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning First published as part of AS 2220—1978 AS 2220—1978 (in part) revised and redesignated AS 2220.2—1989 Incorporating: Amdt 1—1989 Amdt 2—1993 PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140 ISBN 7262 5786 AS 2220.2—1989 PREFACE This Standard was prepared by Standards Australia’s Committee on Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems in Buildings It is Part of a two-part Standard, as follows: AS 2220 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings AS 2220.1 AS 2220.2 Part 1: Equipment design and manufacture Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning (this Standard) This Standard together with AS 2220.1 supersede AS 2220—1978, Emergency warning and intercommunication systems for buildings and provide more detailed requirements than AS 2220—1978 although not differing in the overall intent of that Standard Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited AS 1851, Maintenance of fire protection equipment, Part 10: Emergency warning and intercommunication systems specifies the periodic inspection and maintenance requirements of the emergency warning and intercommunication systems designed and installed in accordance with this Standard  Copyright STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Users of Standards are reminded that copyright subsists in all Standards Australia publications and software Except where the Copyright Act allows and except where provided for below no publications or software produced by Standards Australia may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system in any form or transmitted by any means without prior permission in writing from Standards Australia Permission may be conditional on an appropriate royalty payment Requests for permission and information on commercial software royalties should 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CONTENTS Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Page FOREWORD SECTION SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 1.3 DEFINITIONS 5 SECTION EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2.3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6 SECTION EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3.1 SEPARATION 3.2 LOCATION OF WARDEN INTERCOMMUNICATION POINT (WIP) 8 SECTION POWER SUPPLY 4.1 GENERAL 4.2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 4.3 BATTERIES 8 SECTION INSTALLATION 5.1 GENERAL 5.2 WIRING 5.3 TERMINATIONS AT LOUDSPEAKERS 5.4 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION 5.5 INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES 5.6 EMERGENCY NOTICES 5.7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.8 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT SECTION COMMISSIONING 6.1 GENERAL CHECKS 6.2 SPECIFIC CHECKS 6.3 DOCUMENTATION APPENDICES A HAZARD-RESISTANT WIRING COMPONENTS B TYPICAL METHOD OF OPERATION AND RESPONSE OF PERSONNEL C SEALED BATTERIES D REPORT OF TESTS FOR SEALED BATTERIES E COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT F EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS STANDARD FORM OF INSTALLER’S STATEMENT G EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE H EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SYSTEM INFORMATION 9 9 9 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 AS 2220.2—1989 FOREWORD Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited An emergency warning and intercommunication system is installed in a building for the purpose of enabling the orderly evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency To achieve this aim, it is essential that the emergency warning and intercommunication system has the following capabilities as appropriate: (a) Provision for manual and automatic activation (b) On activation, the ability to alert wardens with an audible alarm (A visual alarm may also be required) (c) Where both an emergency warning system and an emergency intercommunication system are required to comply with AS 2220, these systems are integrated to provide a positive means of intercommunication between the House Warden and the various floors or Zone Wardens to enable the orderly evacuation of the building (d) Emission of audible or visible signals or both that will either (i) alert the occupants; or (ii) order the occupants to vacate the building (e) Ease of operation (f) Continuous operation under conditions of hazards COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Australian Standard Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning SECTION SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the performance requirements for the design, installation, and commissioning of emergency warning and intercommunication systems installed in buildings Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited NOTE: The method of operation of the emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS) and the response of personnel are indicated in Appendix B 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1088 Hearing aids 1088.4 Part 4: Magnetic field strength in audiofrequency induction loops for hearing aid purposes 1259 Sound level meters 1530 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures 1530.4 Part 4: Fire-resistance test of elements of construction 1670 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems — Sys t em des i gn, i nst al l a t i on , a nd commissioning 1851 Maintenance of fire-protection equipment 1851.10 Part 10: E m e r g e n c y w a r n i n g a n d intercommunication systems 1981 Stationary batteries of the lead-acid pasted plate type 2036 Manually operated fire alarm call points 2191 Stationary batteries of the lead-acid Plante positive plate type 2220 2220.1 2293 2293.1 2676 3000 BS 6387 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems for buildings Part 1: Equipment, design and manufacture Emergency evacuation lighting in buildings Part 1: Design and installation Installation and maintenance of batteries in buildings SAA Wiring Rules Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions 1.3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 2220.1 and the following apply: 1.3.1 Fire compartment — a fire-isolated compartment or enclosure constructed of fire-resistant materials 1.3.2 Fire-resistance level (FRL) — the ability of an element of construction, component or structure to fulfil for a stated period of time the required structural adequacy, integrity, thermal insulation and other expected duty specified during exposure to a fire test specified in AS 1530.4 1.3.3 Fire resisting — an element of construction, component or structure which, by requirement of the Regulatory Authority, has a specified fire resistance 1.3.4 Main equipment — equipment essential to the operation of the system including, control equipment, amplification equipment and power supply modules COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 SECTION EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1.1 Emergency control panels (ECPs) 2.1.1.1 Location The master emergency control panel (MECP) and any additional emergency control panels (ECPs), that may be required, shall be installed in an approved location complying with the following requirements: (a) The ECP area shall be secure and relatively isolated acoustically The ambient noise level at the ECPs shall not exceed 70 dB(A) NOTE: This Standard expects the ambient noise level to be assessed taking into consideration the unusual circumstances of an emergency For example, during a fire, it is expected that a fire brigade booster pump may be operating outside the building, thereby increasing the noise level in the lobby area above 70 dB(A) The lobby area in this case, would be unsuitable for the ECP, unless provisions are made for its isolation Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited (b) Access to the ECPs shall not be obstructed, nor shall any ECP obstruct the evacuation of the building NOTES: It is not recommended to locate any ECP in an area where a high level of activity is expected during an emergency evacuation In the event of an emergency, operators of the system, and most particularly the house warden are expected to make a series of decisions over a short time It has been established that a suitable environment, as well as a system that is easy to operate, play an important role in the successful handling of the emergency, and hence, the safety of occupants Safe manning should be possible under anticipated conditions of hazard and emergency (c) ECPs shall be located so that visible indications shall remain readily distinguishable, under all ambient lighting conditions 2.1.1.2 Physical working environment The following requirements shall apply: (a) Lighting Emergency lighting shall be provided as required in accordance with AS 2293.1 (b) Ventilation When batteries are located inside the ECP cubicle, adequate ventilation in accordance with AS 2676 shall be provided (c) Workspace The personnel workspace shall be arranged so as to minimize distraction by peripheral activities, and its plan dimensions shall be not less than those specified in Figure 2.1 2.1.2 Additional facilities A notice shall be provided at every ECP location, giving essential instructions necessary to ensure the correct use of the equipment, the terminology being understandable by non-technical personnel NOTE: It is recommended that a telephone be provided in the vicinity of the MECP 2.1.3 Interconnection of alarm systems The main equipment shall be interconnected with the fire indicator panel (FIP) where provided An isolation facility shall be incorporated, to prevent automatic actuation of the emergency warning system under test conditions Any other alarm system connected to the emergency warning system shall have a similar facility Isolation of alarm-initiating signalling lines shall raise a fault indication as specified in AS 2220.1 2.2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2.2.1 Generation of audible signals The audible signal pattern shall comply with AS 2220.1 2.2.2 Distribution of audible signals The audible warning signals shall be distributed throughout the appropriate evacuation zone by a system of loud-speakers NOTES: It is recommended that at least one power amplifier per evacuation zone be provided Consideration is recommended to the distribution of warning signals through induction loop systems for those with impaired hearing (See AS 1088.4.) 2.2.3 Output of loudspeakers At any location within the signal reception area, the A-weighted sound pressure level of the audible signals, measured with the time weighting ‘F’ (fast), shall exceed by a minimum of 10 dB the noisiest background sound pressure level averaged over a period of 60 s This level shall be not less than 65 dB and not more than 105 dB These values are to be determined in accordance with AS 1259 For audible signals intended to arouse sleeping occupants, the sound pressure level signals shall be not less than 75 dB when measured at the sleeping position (see Note) The sound pressure level shall not fall by more than dB when tested under battery-powered operation (see Clause 4.3.2) DIMENSIONS IN METRES FIGURE 2.1 EMERGENCY CONTROL PANEL — PERSONNEL WORKSPACE COPYRIGHT Loudspeakers installed within the vicinity of any ECP or WIP shall not inhibit the normal operation of the system Both red and white devices shall not be present within the same evacuation zone NOTE: The 75 dB signal level may not be adequate to wake all sleeping occupants NOTE: The regulatory authority may have specific requirements which could limit the number of alarm initiating devices which can be installed within one evacuation zone 2.2.4 Visible signals Where the background A-weighted noise level exceeds 95 dB, visible signals shall be installed The number and disposition of visible signalling devices, shall be such as to ensure visibility in the required areas, and the intensity of the visible signals shall ensure perception by the occupants They shall comply with the requirements for visible signals in AS 2220.1 Visible signalling devices shall be provided with suitable identification, e.g signs or symbols giving the appropriate instructions Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited AS 2220.2—1989 2.3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2.3.1 Initiation In addition to manual operation from an ECP and any automatic activation, provision shall be made to manually actuate the EWS from within each evacuation zone This shall be achieved by either (a) one or more red manual call points, complying with AS 1603.5, as part of the fire alarm system; or (b) one or more white emergency alarm initiating devices, complying with AS 2220.1 2.3.2 Duration of alert signal The alert signal shall continue on until manual control of the system is taken or, if not responded to within a prescribed time from initiation, the signal shall be automatically replaced by an evacuation signal The prescribed time shall be established to suit the particular building but it shall not exceed 10 For buildings with or more evacuation zones, the automatic execution of the evacuation shall be arranged, so that the affected evacuation zones are evacuated first and the other evacuation zones are evacuated in a logical order of priority 2.3.3 Use of the system for non-emergency purposes The emergency warning system may be used as a paging-background music system under non-emergency conditions, provided that (a) the equipment is designed to override ancilliary functions under emergency conditions as specified in AS 2220.1; (b) the capacity of the battery charger as specified in AS 2220.1 will provide sufficient current to accommodate the additional load; and (c) the system integrity is maintained COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 SECTION EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3.1 SE P ARAT ION T he emergency intercommunication system shall be separate from the Telecom Australia system and from any other communication system 3.2 LOCATION OF WARDEN INTERCOMMUNICATION POINT (WIP) A WIP shall be located on each level, or, where a floor is divided into two or more evacuation zones, in each evacuation zone The requirements for the position of each point are similar to those given in Clause 2.1.1.1 for the ECP, with the additional requirements that it shall be convenient to a fire-isolated escape route, or means of egress, and in a position in the level or evacuation zone, that will permit control of and egress from the associated area If the WIP handset is enclosed within any other cabinet, it must be assured that the 80 db(A), audible signal, when measured at m from the apparatus is maintained as specified in AS 2220.1 WIPs shall be mounted at a height between 1200 mm and 1800 mm above floor level Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited SECTION POWER SUPPLY 4.1 GENERAL The system shall be energized from a reliable source of supply and shall be connected in accordance with AS 3000 The power source shall be— (a) an a.c supply from an electricity authority or a source equal in quality and reliability; and (b) batteries, as specified in Clause 4.3, which shall supply the necessary power to the system in the event of mains input power failure 4.2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION The system shall be directly connected to the line side of the nearest electrical distribution board and it shall be separately protected by a circuit breaker or fuse The circuit breaker or fuse shall be clearly labelled, to indicate that it t r ol s th e emer gen cy war n in g ( and intercommunication) system No other load or equipment shall be connected to the circuit 4.3 BATTERIES 4.3.1 General Batteries shall be of a type specially designed for continuous float charging conditions, and shall comply with the performance requirements of one or more of the following, as appropriate: (a) Lead-acid pasted type batteries (see AS 1981) (b) Lead-acid Plante positive plate type batteries (see AS 2191) (c) Sealed batteries (see Appendix C) Sealed batteries which cannot be recharged after a total discharge to zero volts are not acceptable Cells which require the addition of electrolyte during service shall be provided with means of visual inspection of the electrolyte for maximum and minimum levels, and low electrolyte alarm indication NOTES: Batteries which have a memory effect or cyclic discharge/charge requirements are considered unsuitable For requirements on the installation, of batteries, see Section 4.3.2 Battery capacity The capacity of the batteries shall be, in the event of mains input power failure, capable of maintaining the system in normal working (quiescent) condition for at least h After which, sufficient capacity shall remain to operate the emergency warning and intercommunication system including all audible and visible signals at the specified outputs, for a period not less than 90 and within the temperature range specified in AS 2220.1 NOTE: When calculating the capacity of the battery required to power the system, consideration needs to be given to: (a) The available capacity of the battery at the beginning and at its end of life (b) The reduction in capacity due to low ambient temperature (c) The reduction in capacity when discharging at the 1.5-hour rate compared to the 10-hour rate The above considerations will lead to a required capacity of between 1.5 and times the capacity at the 10-hour rate 4.3.3 Battery connections The connecting leads to the battery shall be clearly labelled to reduce the possibility of reverse connections to the battery Two types of external connections are acceptable: (a) Bolted lugs for centrally located battery supplies; or (b) Quick connector type connectors for distributed battery supply (See also AS 2220.1 for requirements for battery protection.) COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 SECTION INSTALLATION Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 5.1 GENERAL The emergency warning and intercommunication system shall be installed in a manner that will enable the fulfilment of the design requirements of the equipment as outlined in AS 2220.1 5.2 WIRING 5.2.1 General The wiring shall comply with AS 3000 with conductor cross-sectional area not less than 0.75 mm2, and Clauses 5.2.2 and 5.2.3, and shall be dedicated to the emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS) functions only The installation wiring of the system shall be carried out by licensed electrical contractors 5.2.2 Wiring protection Wiring, forming part of emergency warning and intercommunication systems and where required under Table 5.1 and as typically shown in Figure 5.1, shall be of such materials and so installed that the system shall be capable of operating under conditions of hazard for at least 90 The following shall be deemed to comply with the required protection: (a) Wiring that complies with Appendix A (b) Wiring that is enclosed in a form of construction that enables the wiring to fulfil the test conditions given in Paragraph A3, Appendix A, provided that no power services wiring is contained in such enclosure Cabling systems and their protective enclosures shall be installed in the manner used in the prototype that qualified for the specified test performance (See Appendix A.) Where cables or enclosures penetrate fire-resisting walls or floors, suitable sealing materials shall be installed to comply with building regulations 5.2.3 Integrity of circuits Wiring between ECPs, main equipment rack, FIP, evacuation zone loudspeaker groups, emergency alarm device and WIPs, shall be arranged so that a short-circuit or open-circuit within a cable in any zone shall not affect the normal operation of other evacuation zones as defined in Sections and 5.2.4 Fault monitoring Where fault monitoring of signal wiring is required, end of line termination devices shall be provided so that open-circuit or short-circuit faults can be detected and raise an alarm at the MECP 5.2.5 Joints and terminations Joints in conductors shall not be permitted except in long runs Joints and terminations shall be made only in a suitable enclosed terminal box or strip employing fixed terminations Joints and terminations associated with the vertical riser cables shall be made within the associated fire-isolated duct 5.2.6 Separation from other systems The wiring of the EWIS and its associated extra-low voltage circuits shall be kept separate and distinct from power and light circuits (see segregation of wiring systems in AS 3000) Where a duct system is used a separate channel or chase shall be provided 5.3 TERMINATIONS AT LOUDSPEAKERS 5.3.1 Connection facilities required Each incoming and outgoing conductor of the same potential shall be connected to a separate screw or clamping facility Terminal blocks shall be securely fixed to the loudspeakers Terminals shall not be exposed to view and shall only be accessible with the use of tools 5.3.2 Terminals, design and construction Terminals shall be of copper or copper alloy and suitable for the application Terminals shall be designed and proportioned so that a connection made will not slacken off or overheat under normal conditions of use Clamp type terminals shall be designed so that the conductors can be rigidly and effectively clamped between metal surfaces Clamping devices with screws, which screw directly into conductors, shall not be used 5.3.3 Stress on conductor terminals Conductors shall be so supported and connected that there will be no undue mechanical stress on either the conductors or the terminals to which they are connected 5.4 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION 5.4.1 Main equipment The main equipment shall be located in a secure, fire-isolated area within the building The area shall be free of stored combustible material and ignition sources, i.e., areas such as electrical switch rooms, store rooms and similar, are not acceptable In existing buildings without fire compartments the main equipment shall be located in an area presenting the least risk to the continued operation of the equipment in an emergency 5.4.2 Distributed equipment Equipment installed in a fire compartment or evacuation zone, servicing other than the installed fire compartment or evacuation zone, is not acceptable, except where the distributed equipment is installed in a fire compartment in accordance with the requirements for main equipment 5.4.3 Loudspeakers Loudspeakers permanently fixed in position shall be 5.5 INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES 5.5.1 General Batteries shall be located in accordance with AS 2676 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations 5.5.2 Battery enclosures Batteries shall be secured from unauthorized persons by a locked door The key shall be identical with other keys required for access to control and indication equipment as specified in AS 2220.1 Non-sealed batteries shall be located in a separate enclosure sealed from other parts of the equipment The enclosure shall be protected against corrosion adequately ventilated, and be of such a size as will permit easy access for battery inspection and maintenance without need to disconnect individual cells or batteries 5.6 EMERGENCY NOTICES Notices providing instructions to be followed in case of emergency, shall be positioned adjacent to each ECP and WIP NOTE: The text of the notice is not specified in this Standard as this depends on the type of building, type of system, and evacuation procedures COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 10 TABLE 5.1 PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ON CABLING AND SPECIFIC COMPONENTS Component Trunk cabling (i) Cables, including joints and terminations, which traverse any fire compartment to service another fire compartment (ii) Cables, including joints and terminations, which traverse any evacuation zone to service another evacuation zone Zone cabling (i) Cables, including joints and terminations running laterally within a single fire compartment not traversing an evacuation zone boundary (ii) Cables including joints and terminations running laterally within a single evacuation zone not traversing a fire compartment boundary Alarm system interface cabling (i) Cables, including joints and terminations between alarm systems and main equipment where automatic evacuation sequencing in accordance with Clause 2.5.2.1 of AS 2220.1 is required (a) (b) (c) (ii) Cables, including joints and terminations between alarm system master alarm relay and the main equipment (iii) Cables, including joints and terminations between alarm system and main equipment other than that defined in (c)(i) and (c)(ii) ECP interconnection Cables, including joints and terminations between ECPs and main equipment Zone-terminating equipment Speakers, lights, phones, manual call points Main equipment Distributed equipment Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited (d) (e) (f) (g) Requirement Protection required see Clause 5.2.2 Protection required see Clause 5.2.2 Protection not required Protection not required Protection required, except where the equipment is in the same room and not separated by more than m Protection required see Clause 5.2.2 Protection not required Protection required see Clause 5.2.2 Protection not required See Clause 5.4.1 See Clause 5.4.2 TABLE 5.2 FAULT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ON SIGNAL LINES Connection (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Speaker lines Loud speaker lines between main equipment and loud speakers Visual alarm lines Outgoing signal lines between main equipment and visual alarm Alarm-initiating signal lines (i) All alarm-initiating signal lines between main equipment and alarm systems, when automatic evacuation sequencing is required in accordance with Clause 2.5.2.1 of AS 2220.1 (ii) Alarm-initiating signal lines between main equipment and alarm systems master alarm relay (iii) Alarm-initiating signal lines between main equipment and emergency alarm initiating devices Intercommunication lines Intercommunication system call signal and speech lines between main equipment and WIP handsets ECP signal lines Signal lines between main equipment and ECPs if not co-located COPYRIGHT Fault monitoring requirements Open circuit and short circuit Open circuit and short circuit Open circuit (short circuit interpreted as alarm system zone alarm) Open circuit (short circuit interpreted as alarm system alarm) Open circuit (short circuit interpreted emergency alarm) Open circuit and short circuit Supervision Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 11 FIGURE 5.1 TYPICAL CABLE PROTECTION SCHEMATIC COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 AS 2220.2—1989 12 5.8 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT The installer shall complete a statement, a typical example of which is shown in Appendix F Typical Certificates of Test and System Information are shown in Appendices G and H These documents form part of the commissioning report Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 5.7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instructions shall be attached to, or mounted adjacent to, all ECPs and WIPs These instructions shall be readily visible and legible, and shall remain so after being in service for the expected life of the equipment COPYRIGHT 13 AS 2220.2—1989 SECTION COMMISSIONING 6.1 GENERAL CHECKS On completion of the installation of the emergency warning system and the emergency intercommunication system, all equipment shall be checked to ascertain that it has been installed and interconnected in accordance with the system documentation The location of all equipment shall be checked to ascertain that the system has been designed constructed, installed and located in accordance with this Standard NOTE: An example of a commissioning test report as shown in Appendix E 6.2 SPECIFIC CHECKS checks shall be carried out: The following specific Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited (a) Audible signals Check that alert, evacuation and public address audible signals are distributed throughout the building in accordance with Clause 2.2.3 (b) Visible signals Check that visible signals, where used, comply with Clause 2.2.4 (c) Automatic operation: (i) If the system is associated with a fire alarm system — carry out a simulated fire alarm call by operating any one of the alarm group test switches on the FIP An alert signal indication shall appear at the ECPs and the alert signal shall be transmitted to designated evacuation zones (ii) Actuate separately, each emergency alarm device that is connected to the EWIS An alert signal indication shall appear at the ECPs and the alert signal shall be transmitted to designated evacuation zones (iii) Check the operation of the automatic evacuation sequence where provided (d) Intercommunication system Check that the intercommunication system between the controlling ECP and all other control points is operational Check all handset volumes and signal-to-noise ratios for compliance with this Standard Check that the system is capable of simultaneously communicating with a number of WIPs, as specified Check that the all-call address is as specified (e) Installation Check that the installation requirements of Section are complied with (f) Fault monitoring Check that the fault monitoring of all signal lines operate in compliance with Table 5.2 6.3 DOCUMENTATION 6.3.1 General The following documentation shall be provided upon completion of commissioning tests: (a) As-installed drawings covering the whole system (b) Manuals, as required by AS 2220.1 (c) Logbook, in accordance with Clause 6.3.2 6.3.2 Logbook The logbook shall be in bound form, with all its pages numbered, be kept inside the MECP when not in use, and have provisions for entering the following information: (a) Identification of the building (b) Description of the system components and their location (c) All commissioning data to serve as a basis for future maintenance and including the following: (i) Type and quantity of batteries used (ii) Date of battery installation and manufacturer’s recommended replacement dates (iii) Batteries maximum discharge capability at l.5-hour rate (iv) Manufacturer’s recommended float charge voltage (v) Full-load current of the emergency warning and intercommunication system, in the evacuate mode (vi) Quiescent-load current of the emergency warning and intercommunication system (vii) The battery manufacturer’s specified terminal voltage of the discharged battery when discharged at a current of: Idis = where Idis = the discharge current, in amps Iq = the systems quiescent current, in amps Ifl = the full load current of the system, in amps (viii) The discharge rate used in Item (iii) (ix) Rated output current of battery charger(s) (x) Quantity, type, location for all equipment external to the ECPs (xi) Maximum audio power available to serve each evacuation zone (xii) Actual maximum audio power required to serve each evacuation zone (d) Date of commissioning (e) Pages for recording the results of Levels and maintenance routines as specified in AS 1851.10 COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 14 APPENDIX A HAZARD-RESISTANT WIRING COMPONENTS (This Appendix forms an integral part of this Standard) A1 GENERAL Where required by this Standard (see Clause 5.2.2), the wiring shall comply with Paragraphs A2 and A3 below A2 CABLES The cables shall have resistance to fire with water, category W, and resistance to fire with mechanical shock, Category Z, as defined in BS 6387 A3 WIRING AS INSTALLED The wiring, as installed, shall withstand exposure to heat, as follows: Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited (a) Criterion When a sample of the wiring, including joints, terminations and the intended system of attachment, is subjected to the time-temperature conditions of AS 1530.4, for a period of 90 min, no fuse shall be ruptured nor any lamp extinguished during this period (b) Apparatus The apparatus shall consist of an appropriate furnace complying with AS 1530.4 (c) Specimen The specimen shall resemble as close as possible the manner in which the wiring is intended to be installed, and it shall include junctions and the intended system of attachment The length of exposed cable shall be at least 1.0 m A current shall be passed through all cores of the cable and this shall be provided by a three-phase, star-connected transformer or three single-phase transformers (or one single-phase transformer if testing a single-core cable) of not less than A capacity with a A fuse in each phase At the opposite end of the cable, a lamp (with a ballast resistor if necessary) shall be connected to each core with a power rating such that each core carries a current of approximately 0.25 A at the rated voltage of the cable (d) Procedure The procedure shall be in accordance with the relevant requirements of AS 1530.4 Three specimens shall be tested Failure of any specimen shall be deemed to be a failure of the wiring system COPYRIGHT 15 AS 2220.2—1989 APPENDIX B TYPICAL METHOD OF OPERATION AND RESPONSE OF PERSONNEL (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) B1 GENERAL The method of operation of the emergency warning and intercommunication system and the response of personnel may vary according to the nature of the establishment A plan should be drawn up to allow for normal occupancy, (i.e during hours prescribed in fire or emergency orders for the building), and for alternative action during other hours B2 TYPICAL PLAN B2.1 Normal occupancy (a) Initiation Initiation should be as follows: (i) In the event of an alarm originating from the fire alarm system or other emergency alarm system in the building, the emergency warning system should automatically actuate the alert signal mode on the ground floor (or other floor as appropriate to alert the house warden or a deputy on duty) and on the appropriate floors to alert the zone wardens Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited NOTE: The ‘appropriate’ floor(s) would be determined from the size, nature and occupancy of the building and could comprise only that floor from which the alarm originated, or a predetermined group of floors of which the floor in alarm is a member, or all floors (the latter is recommended) (ii) In the event of an alarm being received by the house warden (e.g by telephone or messenger) the house warden should arrange for the actuation of the alert signal on appropriate floors (b) On hearing the alert signal, all zone wardens on the signalled evacuation zones should report to their respective WIPs On arrival at their respective WIPs, zone wardens should immediately call the controlling ECP (to indicate that they have responded) (c) Other occupants of the building, although alerted by the signal, should continue normal duty or commence to take actions prescribed by fire or emergency orders (d) On arrival at the ECP, the house warden should ascertain the alarm-originating floors from the FIP and obtain reports from the zone warden from the alarm-originating floor (and perhaps some other floors) NOTE: A predetermined period should elapse before manual switching-off of the alert signal by the house warden (e) On receipt of information from the floor in alarm, the house warden should assess the situation, call the appropriate emergency service and decide whether automatic evacuation should continue or the system be placed under manual control (f) If communication with wardens in evacuation zones other than those previously alerted is necessary, the house warden may sound the alert signal in the appropriate evacuation zones or use the emergency communication system to summon the zone wardens to their stations (g) When under manual control, the evacuation of an evacuation zone or zones is necessary, the house warden should issue the appropriate orders or sound the evacuation signal, or both (h) All zone wardens should stand by until dismissed by the house warden (i) The house warden should be ready to assist the fire brigade or other emergency service responding to the emergency conditions B2.2 Out-of-normal hours The sounding of the alert signal outside of the prescribed hours for normal occupancy, is an indication to any occupant that action should be taken as prescribed in fire orders, and if no action is required, the occupant should leave the building COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 16 APPENDIX C SEALED BATTERIES (This Appendix forms an integral part of this Standard) Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited C1 DESIGN Sealed batteries shall comply with the following: (a) The battery shall be designed for long life in float service (b) The normal expected life of the battery shall be not less than years under float charge conditions based on the manufacturer’s operating criteria for charging and usage of the battery, 80 percent capacity being indicative of the unsuitability of the battery for further duty (c) Electrolyte shall not be released from the battery in normal operation (d) Any gas evolved during normal operation shall not be released to the outside of the case A self-resetting pressure release valve shall be fitted to prevent excessive internal pressure under abnormal conditions (e) The battery shall be designed to operate in the temperature range of -5°C to +45°C (f) No maintenance or planned routine cycling shall be required during the life of the battery C2 CAPACITY When determined in accordance with Paragraph C6, the capacity of the sealed battery shall be not less than — (a) on the first discharge 85 percent of the nominal capacity; (b) within the first five cycles 95 percent of the nominal capacity; and (c) within the first ten cycles 100 percent of the nominal capacity NOTE: Batteries as supplied will not necessarily attain 100 percent nominal capacity until after a period of service under recommended float conditions, or until after a number of cycles not exceeding the number specified above C3 FLOAT CURRENT When determined in accordance with Paragraph C6.4, the battery current shall not exceed 0.4 mA per ampere-hour capacity at the 20-hour discharge rate C4 SELF-DISCHARGE When tested in accordance with Paragraph C6.4, the battery shall not show a loss of capacity greater than percent C5 MARKING Each battery container shall be legibly and durably marked with the following: (a) The name or registered trade name of the manufacturer (b) Voltage (c) The nominal capacity at the 1.5-hour rate (d) The month and year of manufacture, e.g 1/89 meaning January 1989 C6 TESTS FOR SEALED BATTERIES C6.1 Scope This Paragraph (C6) sets out three tests for sealed batteries to determine capacity, float current, and self-discharge ability C6.2 Application These tests are performed as a type test for batteries, and are not performed for each installation C6.3 Specimen The specimen supplied for testing shall be a new battery manufactured not more than months prior to the date of submission to the test authority and fully charged not more than month prior to commencing the tests If the test authority cannot conduct the test within month of receipt of the specimen, then it shall be float charged in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations until the test procedures commence NOTE: Where float charging is required until testing commences, the control and indicating equipment supplied by the submitting company would normally be used by the test authority Tests shall not be conducted on batteries manufactured in excess of 12 months prior to commencing testing The date of manufacture specified in Paragraph C5 shall be readily identifiable COPYRIGHT 17 AS 2220.2—1989 Information to be supplied shall include the following: (a) Nominal voltage (b) Float current voltage (c) Maximum charge current (d) Discharge terminal voltage C6.4 Test Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited C6.4.1 Test temperature The tests shall be applied at an ambient temperature of 23 ±2°C C6.4.2 Procedure for capacity and float current tests The procedures shall be as follows: (a) Charge the battery in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, monitoring the charging current hourly When the charging current has stabilized to within percent over three successive readings, record the float current and the battery terminal voltage (b) Leave the fully charged battery standing in an open-circuit condition for a period not less than 12 h nor more than 24 h (c) Discharge the battery continuously at a current equal to two-thirds of the nominal 1.5-hour rated capacity (d) Terminate the discharge when the voltage across the terminals of the battery has fallen to the final discharge voltage as specified in the manufacturer’s data Record the terminating voltage and discharge time C6.4.3 Procedure for self-discharge test The procedure shall be as follows: (a) Charge the battery as specified in Paragraph C6.4.2 Store the battery, without further charging, at a temperature between 20°C and 27°C for a period of 28 days (b) Discharge the battery continuously at a current equal to two-thirds of the nominal 1.5-hour rated capacity (c) Terminate the discharge when the voltage across the terminals of the battery has fallen to the final discharge voltage as specified in the manufacturer’s data Record the terminating voltage and discharge time C6.5 Calculation The capacity loss of the battery shall be calculated from the difference in measurements for discharge current and discharge time as obtained in Paragraphs C6.4.2 and C6.4.3 NOTE: All voltages are measured at the battery terminals C6.6 Report The following shall be reported: (a) Information identifying the battery manufacturer, type, voltage, capacity, and the date of manufacture (b) The continuous discharge current, discharge time, terminating voltage and float current in Paragraph C6.4.2 (c) The continuous discharge current, discharge time, and terminating voltage measured in Paragraph C6.4.3 (d) The capacity loss as calculated in accordance with Paragraph C6.5 NOTE: A suggested form for reporting results of the tests for sealed batteries is given in Appendix D COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 18 APPENDIX D REPORT OF TESTS FOR SEALED BATTERIES (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) D1 IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Manufacturer: Type: Voltages: Nominal Float charge V V End of discharge V Nominal capacity @ 1.5-hour rate: Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Date of manufacture: D2 CAPACITY AND FLOAT CURRENT TEST RESULTS Float current mA Float voltage V Discharge time h Discharge current A Discharge terminating voltage Battery capacity V A.h D3 SELF-DISCHARGE TEST RESULTS Discharge current Discharge time A h Terminating voltage Battery capacity V A.h D4 CAPACITY LOSS CALCULATION Capacity from D2 A.h Capacity from D3 A.h Loss of capacity % COPYRIGHT 19 APPENDIX E COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM INSTALLED AT: PREMISES CLIENT’S NAME * New Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited * Modification to system * Addition to * CROSS OUT THOSE NOT APPLICABLE Date of commissioning tests Date of acceptance of installation Client’s signature Commissioning person’s signature COPYRIGHT AS 2220.2—1989 AS 2220.2—1989 20 APPENDIX F EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS STANDARD FORM OF INSTALLER’S STATEMENT (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) (a) Name of building (b) Situated at (c) I/We have installed in the above building *an alteration of the system of *a system of (Brand name) (d) System is connected to a *Fire system/ * Cross out if not applicable (e) Total connected speaker load (f) Number of evacuation zones Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited (g) Number of amplifiers (h) Described any ancillary equipment installed and connected to the system (i) Mains supply voltage (j) Battery type and capacity (k) Float charge voltage (l) Terminal volts (see Clause 6.3.2.(c)(vii)) (m) Discharge rate (see Clause 6.3.2.(c)(viii)) (n) Date battery installed Replacement date (o) Maximum discharge current @ 1.5-hour rate (p) Full load current of system (q) Quiescent load current of system (r) Rated output current of battery charger (s) Is maintenance agreement held for the system? (t) Has operator’s handbook been supplied (u) Has logbook been supplied? (v) Have as-installed drawings been supplied? (w) Portion of building not covered by this system COPYRIGHT 21 AS 2220.2—1989 APPENDIX G EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) I/We hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each zone input and that a test of the sound pressure level in each evacuation zone has been satisfactorily carried out I/We further certify that the whole system and all appliances in connection therewith are installed entirely in accordance with the current requirements of AS 2220 except with regard to the following details which have already been approved.* Dated Installing Company Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Evacuation zone Corresponding fire zones Loud speakers selected output, in watts Signature Amplifier Visible signals Quantity Total A rating 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Total Number * If no exception strike out the words underlined COPYRIGHT E Quantity of WIPS Other AS 2220.2—1989 22 APPENDIX H EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SYSTEM INFORMATION (This Appendix does not form an integral part of this Standard) NOTES: This form forms part of the commissioning report Reference documents (a) Operator’s manual (b) Installer’s statement (c) As-installed drawing (d) Manufacturer’s specifications Tick every box which complies, cross every box which does not comply LOUDSPEAKERS 1.1 Ensure that all loudspeakers are of required specification 1.2 Total zone installed rating does not exceed amplifier capacity 1.3 Check all loudspeakers to ensure that they are suitable for their environment Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited WIRING 2.1 Check that a.c mains power supply for the system has been provided in accordance with Section 2.2 Check that system wiring complies with Table 5.1 2.3 Open circuit wiring at one loud speaker in each zone to ensure fault is displayed at MECP OPERATIONAL TESTS 3.1 If system is associated with a fire alarm system simulate an alarm at the fire indicator panel and ensure correct evacuation zone responds as required Repeat for all fire alarm inputs 3.2 Test each emergency alarm device for correct function 3.3 Check full operation of emergency intercommunication system from each WIP 3.4 Check public address for sound distribution throughout the building 3.5 Check all visible signals for correct operation 3.6 Check that alert and evacuate tones are of required amplitude and frequency for each zone POWER SUPPLY 4.1 Check that the battery is of sufficient capacity required for the system 4.2 Check float voltage is in accordance with battery manufacturer’s recommendation DOCUMENTATION 5.1 Check that operator’s manual is provided 5.2 Check that as-installed drawing is provided 5.3 Check that results of commission tests are recorded in the logbook COPYRIGHT ... This Standard was prepared by Standards Australia’s Committee on Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems in Buildings It is Part of a two-part Standard, as follows: AS 2220 Emergency warning. .. Australian Standard  Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning First published as part of AS 2220—1978 AS 2220—1978... 10: Emergency warning and intercommunication systems specifies the periodic inspection and maintenance requirements of the emergency warning and intercommunication systems designed and installed