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Australian Standard
Fire detection, warning, control and
intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning
Part 2: Local fire


This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP/2, Fire Detection, Warning,
Control and Intercom Systems. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards

Australia on 3 October 1997 and published on 5 December 1997.

The following interests are represented on Committee FP/2:
Audio Engineering Society
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Chamber of Manufactures
Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association
Australasian Fire Authorities Council
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Commonwealth Fire Board
Deafness Forum of Australia
Department of Defence
Fire Protection Association Australia
Fire Protection Industry Contractors Association of New Zealand
Insurance Council of Australia
National Electrical Contractors Association of Australia
New Zealand Fire Equipment Association
New Zealand Fire Protection Association
Property Council of Australia
Scientific Services Laboratory AGAL — Department of Administrative Affairs
Telstra Corporation

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Australian Standard
Fire detection, warning, control and
intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning
Part 2: Local fire

First published as AS 1670.2— 1997.

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)
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PREFACE
This Australian Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards
New Zealand Committee FP/2, Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems, to
provide requirements for and information on the design, installation and commissioning of
local fire alarm systems to accommodate situations where connection to a monitoring
service provider is either not feasible or not desirable.
This Standard is the result of a consensus among representatives on the Joint Committee
to produce it as an Australian Standard.

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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 SEPARATION OF SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 3 TYPES OF LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
3.1 SYSTEM TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 ALARM ZONE LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 POWER SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 SEPARATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 CONNECTION TO EXISTING INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 WARNING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 ANCILLARY LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.8 AIRCONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . .
4.9 SUPERVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.10 INSTALLATION WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 5 COMMISSIONING OF INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 COMMISSIONING TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . .
5.4 LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 LFIP DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPENDICES
A LIST OF REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B TYPICAL COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C STANDARD FORM OF STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
FOR LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems— System
design, installation and commissioning
Part 2: Local fire

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S E C T I O N

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S CO P E

A N D

G E NE R A L

1.1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the requirements for the system design, installation
and commissioning of local fire detection and alarm systems (i.e. not requiring connection
to a monitoring service) and components that are manufactured in accordance with the
AS 1603 suite of Standards and AS 3786, and fire indicator panels complying with
AS 4428.1.
These systems are concerned with early warning fire detection and life safety of persons
occupying a single building only and do not provide for the connection of subindicator
panels.
1.2 APPLICATION Local fire alarm systems address those applications between
residential dwellings covered by AS 3786 and AS 1670.6, and the buildings covered by
AS 1670.1.
1.3 REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS A list of the documents
referenced in and related to this Standard is given in Appendix A.
1.4 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in
AS 2484.2 and those below apply.
1.4.1 Egress path —the specified path followed by occupants to effect exit from the
building in an emergency.

1.4.2 Extra low voltage (ELV) — that voltage as defined in AS 3000.
1.4.3 Habitable room —a room used for normal activities, which —
(a) includes a bedroom, living room, lounge room, music room, television room,
kitchen, dining room, sewing room, study, playroom, family room and sunroom; and
(b) excludes a bathroom, laundry, water closet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor,
hallway, lobby, photographic darkroom, clothes-drying room, and other spaces of a
specialized nature occupied neither frequently nor for extended periods.
1.4.4 Level surface —any surface, roof or ceiling which has a slope of less than 1 in 20.
1.4.5 Local fire indicator panel (LFIP) — Control and indicating equipment (CIE)
complying with the requirements of AS 4428.1 where alarm signalling equipment (ASE)
complying with AS 4428.6 is not required.
1.4.6 Low voltage (LV) — that voltage defined in AS 3000.
1.4.7 Multi-station smoke alarms — smoke alarms complying with AS 3786 which,
when interconnected, all sound when one alarm is activated.
1.4.8 Power supply— the portion of the local fire indicator panel (LFIP) which supplies
all voltages necessary for operation of the LFIP.
1.4.9 Protected area — an area of a building with an automatic fire detection and alarm
system installed in accordance with this Standard.
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1.5 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER STANDARDS The local automatic fire detection
and alarm system shall comply with the appropriate electrical safety requirements
specified in AS 3000 and the individual parts of the installation shall comply with the
appropriate standards listed in Appendix A.

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1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES For the purpose of
assessing compliance with this Standard, the specified values herein shall be interpreted in
accordance with the ‘rounding method’ described in AS 2706, i.e. the observed or
calculated value shall be rounded to the same number of figures as in the specified
limiting value and then compared with the specified limiting value. For example, for
specified limiting values of 2.5, 2.50 and 2.500, the observed or calculated value would
be rounded respectively to the nearest 0.1, 0.01 or 0.001. For examples of interpolation of
specific values in accordance with the rounding method, reference should be made to
AS 2706.

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G EN E R AL

R E Q UI R E M E N T S

2.1 COMPONENTS The individual equipment items shall be selected in order to
achieve stable and reliable performance. The selection of detectors and their location shall
be such as to minimize false operation. The components in the system shall be used in

accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and shall be shown to be compatible in
the configuration as designed. The system shall include the following equipment:
(a)

Actuating devices to suit the particular hazard and risk to life or property, or both.
Actuating devices shall comply with the relevant product Standards.

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Only smoke alarms and heat alarms complying with the requirements for being
energized from an external direct current source shall be used.
(b)

Local fire indicator panel.

(c)

Warning devices to alert building occupants to a fire alarm. (See Clause 4.6.)

(d)

A strobe located on the outside of the building. The strobe shall comply with the
requirements of AS 1603.11.

2.2 SEPARATION OF SYSTEMS The local fire alarm panel (LFIP) shall be either
contained in its own enclosure or, where it is combined in one enclosure with other ELV
equipment such as a security system, enclosed in a separate and segregated compartment
and the combined system shall be approved by the testing authority as complying with the
requirements of AS 4428.1.

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3.1

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T Y P E S O F L O C A L
A L A R M S Y S T E M S

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F I R E

SYSTEM TYPES

3.1.1 General Four types of system are defined. Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
shall be used in sleeping areas and egress paths serving sleeping areas where no fixed
cooking facilities are installed.
Types 1 and 2 — provide fire detection throughout the building.
Types 3 and 4 — provide fire detection in all habitable rooms and egress paths.
In systems Type 2 and Type 4 a limit of 50 smoke alarms and heat alarms shall apply in
recognition of their finite life expectancy. Smoke alarms shall comply with the
requirements of AS 3786. Heat alarms shall comply with the requirements of AS 1603.3.

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3.1.2 Type 1 A Type 1 system is a full system complying with all the requirements of
AS 1670.1, except that there is no requirement for connection to a monitoring service.
3.1.3 Type 2 A Type 2 system is a full system complying with the requirements of
Type 1, except that smoke alarms and heat alarms may be substituted for smoke and heat
detectors complying with AS 1603.2 and AS 1603.1 in order to utilize their inbuilt
sounders to either partially or fully comply with the audible alarm requirements of
Clause 4.6.
NOTE: Where smoke alarms and heat alarms are implied it is acceptable to substitute smoke
and heat detectors mounted on bases with integral sounders.

3.1.4 Type 3 A Type 3 system is a partial system utilizing detectors, complying with
AS 1603.1 and AS 1603.2, in all habitable areas and egress paths, together with separate
warning devices complying with the requirements of Clause 4.6 within the protected
areas.
3.1.5 Type 4 A Type 4 system is a partial system as per Type 3, except that heat
alarms and smoke alarms may be substituted for heat detectors and smoke detectors
complying with AS 1603.1 and AS 1603.2.
As with Type 2 systems, inbuilt sounders may be used to either partially or fully comply
with the requirements of Clause 4.6.
NOTE: Where smoke alarms and heat alarms are implied it is acceptable to substitute smoke
and heat detectors mounted on bases with integral sounders.

3.2

ALARM ZONE LIMITATIONS

3.2.1 General A separate alarm zone shall be provided for each 2000 m2 of contiguous
floor area and shall be confined to one floor level.
Fire alarm zones to which there is no access from inside the building shall have separate
alarm zone indications from those having internal access.

3.2.2 Number of actuating devices Actuating devices shall be of a type compatible
with the LFIP. The maximum number of actuating devices shall not exceed the number
approved for the LFIP and in any case shall not exceed 40 per zone.
3.2.3 Concealed spaces Detectors protecting concealed spaces not exceeding 500 m 2
may be connected to the alarm circuit on the adjacent floor, provided the total protected
area and the total number of detectors required does not exceed the alarm zone limits
specified in Clauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.
Smoke alarms shall not be used to protect concealed spaces.

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Detectors installed in concealed spaces shall have remote indicators located in a position
clearly visible from the occupied area and close to or clearly indicating the location of the
detector. Remote indicators are not required where the concealed space is readily
accessible and —
(a)

has a height exceeding 2 m;

(b)

is beneath removable flooring (such as computer flooring); or

(c)

the detector’s location is indicated at the LFIP.

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Where detectors are mounted under removable flooring such as computer rooms, a label
shall be affixed to the ceiling or ceiling grid immediately above the detector indicating the
location of the detector below.

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S E C T I O N 4
I N S T AL L A T I O N
R E Q U I R E M E NT S
4.1 GENERAL All equipment installed shall comply with the requirements of the
relevant design and construction Standards referred to in Appendix A. Equipment shall be
installed in locations that will not prejudice its performance and reliability. Equipment
shall be selected which is suited to the environment in which it is to be located and shall
be of a type complying with the appropriate Australian Standard.
Access for servicing all equipment shall be provided.
4.2

POWER SOURCE

4.2.1 Power source (primary) The LFIP shall be connected to a reliable source of
supply in accordance with AS 3000. The power source shall be either —

(a)

an a.c. supply from an electricity authority; or

(b)

a source equal in quality and reliability to that specified in Item (a).

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The primary power source shall be capable of operating the system without reliance on
the secondary power source (see Clause 4.2.2).
4.2.2 Power source (secondary) The LFIP shall be provided with a secondary power
source, which is capable of operating the system in the event of failure of the primary
power source.
The secondary power source shall be rechargeable sealed lead-acid batteries, which
comply with the requirements of AS 4428.5.
The capacity of the batteries and the charging rate of the charger shall be as per
AS 1670.1 except that the battery shall have sufficient capacity to maintain the system for
72 h then for 15 min in alarm.
4.3 SEPARATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS The wiring of the fire detection and
alarm system and its associated ELV circuits shall be kept separate from all other systems.
Segregation of wiring shall be in accordance with the relevant requirements of AS 3000.
4.4 CONNECTION TO EXISTING INSTALLATIONS Where the work is an
extension of an existing installation, the combined installation shall be thoroughly tested
to ensure that all parts of the installation and equipment are compatible and that it will
satisfactorily perform the required function. The new part of the installation shall comply
with the installation requirements of this Section.
4.5

EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION

4.5.1 General Equipment shall be installed in locations that will not prejudice its
performance and reliability.
4.5.2 Local fire indicator panel The LFIP shall be in a secure position in the building
and shall be clearly visible and readily accessible for the authorized person or persons.
Status lights on the panel shall be clearly observable.
A clearance shall be maintained from the enclosure to provide access to the LFIP.
All indicators and controls shall be not less than 750 mm nor more than 1850 mm from
the floor.

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Where the regulatory authority permits local fire indicator panels to be obscured by a
door, then that door shall be marked with the words ‘LOCAL FIRE INDICATOR PANEL’ in
letters not less than 50 mm high, in a colour contrasting to the general colour scheme. No
other lettering shall be on the door. The door shall not be lockable.
The fire alarm zone indicators shall be labelled, to ensure that they identify clearly the
location of the appropriate alarm zone. Where it is not possible to adequately describe all
alarm zone locations concisely on the panel, provided that the indicator is readily
identifiable with the relevant alarm zone, the location of the alarm zones for the
associated indicator may be described on a durable material which is permanently attached
adjacent to the LFIP.
4.5.3 Detectors Where smoke detectors, smoke alarms or heat alarms are required (see
Section 3), they shall be installed in accordance with the spacing and location

requirements of AS 1670.1.

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Areas protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system shall not be exempt from this
requirement.
4.6 WARNING SYSTEMS A fire warning system shall be provided to alert building
occupants to a fire alarm situation. The warning system shall comply with the
requirements of AS 1670.1 except that the inbuilt sounders of the smoke alarms and heat
alarms may be used to wholly or partially meet the requirements. For Type 3 and Type 4
systems the required sound pressure levels need only to be complied with within the
protected areas.
NOTE: AS 1670.1 contains guidance for the alerting of hearing impaired persons.

The system shall also be arranged to operate a strobe light, complying with the
requirements of AS 1603.11, located on the outside of the building. The strobe shall be
visible at the main approach to the building and shall be as near as practicable to the
building entrance through which the local fire indicator panel is accessed.
4.7 ANCILLARY LOADS In addition to those specified in this Standard, other
ancillary loads may be connected to the LFIP power supply, provided they are current
limited. The total current drawn by such ancillary loads shall not exceed 2A.
Ancillary control devices or isolation relays external to the LFIP shall be installed within
a protective enclosure and shall be marked or labelled with the words ‘FIRE ALARM’.
NOTE: Normally energized ancillary loads, such as door holders, may be disconnected in the
event of failure of the primary power source.

4.8 AIRCONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION Where the
building to be protected has airconditioning or mechanical ventilation system outlets in
more than one room, the LFIP shall shut down that system in the event of any fire alarm.
4.9 SUPERVISION The power supply lines and alarm zone circuits to all detectors,

smoke alarms and heat alarms shall be supervised.
All LFIP warning device circuit(s) shall be supervised.
4.10

INSTALLATION WIRING

4.10.1 General Wiring of the local fire detection and alarm system shall be in
accordance with the appropriate requirements of AS 3000.

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4.10.2 Conductors All conductors shall be sheathed and stranded. Two core cable
shall have a minimum cross-sectional area of 0.75 mm2 for each conductor. Cables having
more than 2 cores shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than 0.4 mm2 for each
conductor.
ELV cables shall have a minimum outside sheath to core conductor rating of 250 V.
4.10.3 Cable colours Alarm zone cables shall comply with the following colour
requirements when used for the interconnection of actuating devices:
(a)

The outer sheath shall be coloured red.

(b)

The insulation of each conductor shall be permanently coloured as follows:

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−VE . . . . . . . . . .
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4.10.4 Joints and terminations Joints in conductors shall not be permitted except in
runs in excess of 100 m. Joints and terminations shall be made in a terminal box with
fixed, clamp-type terminations, located in an accessible space.

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The terminal box shall be labelled ‘FIRE ALARM’ in a colour contrasting to the
background with lettering size of not less than 5 mm.
All terminations shall have suitable circuit markings within the enclosure.
Wiring to parallel connected actuating devices provided with loop-in and loop-out

terminals may be wired using these terminals. Where single conductor ways are provided
the conductors of the in and out cables shall be twisted together.

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C O M M I S S IO N I N G
I NS T A L L AT I O N

O F

5.1 GENERAL The fire alarm installer shall ensure that all documentation, logs,
handbooks (operating manuals), as-installed drawings, and check list are available to
facilitate commissioning tests.
The tests specified in Clause 5.2 shall be conducted by the person commissioning the
system. Once testing is complete, the system shall be restored to its correct operating
condition.
NOTE: An example of a typical commissioning test report is given in Appendix B.

The fire alarm system installer shall rectify any faults in the fire detection and alarm
installation, as appropriate, where the test results of the commissioning tests
(see Clause 5.2) are outside the manufacturer’s limits.
5.2 COMMISSIONING TESTS

accordance with the following:

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(a)

Commissioning

tests

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be

carried

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Check that all detectors, smoke alarms and heat alarms used in the system are —
(i)

listed in the operator’s manual;

(ii)

compatible with the installed LFIP, particularly that the permitted number of
detectors, smoke alarms or heat alarms for each alarm zone is not exceeded;
and

(iii)

installed in an environment for which they are suitable.

NOTE: The type of actuating devices for use in various locations are described in
AS 1670.1.

(b)

Check that the a.c. mains power supply for the system has been provided in
accordance with AS 3000 and that the disconnect device disconnects the active
conductor. Check that every circuit breaker or fuse is clearly labelled.

(c)

Ensure that the actuating device locations and the local fire alarm panel are in
accordance with the appropriate clauses of this Standard.

(d)

Measure alarm zone circuit parameters specified in the manufacturer’s
installation/commissioning instruction and ensure each is within the equipment
specification.
Measure the insulation resistance of all installation wiring measured to earth in
accordance with AS 3000. Record the worst-case resistance in the log.
NOTE: Where the connected equipment could be damaged by the insulation resistance test
above, other appropriate tests to ensure that the wiring is satisfactory should be applied.

(e)

Open-circuit and short-circuit the ‘end-of-line device’ on each alarm zone circuit, or
conduct other appropriate tests as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that
fault and alarm conditions are operating correctly on the LFIP.

(f)

Operate each isolate and reset facility, and where fitted, alarm test and fault test,
provided for each alarm zone to determine their correct operation.

(g)

Check operation of each installed manual call point.

(h)

Check the response of each actuating device and ensure each has indicated on the
LFIP and at the actuating device tested. The response of the system shall not exceed
6 s from the time the actuating device operates until the LFIP registers the alarm.

(i)

Test each warning device and ancillary function.
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(j)

Check that the battery is of a suitable type and capacity, complying with the
requirements of Clause 4.2.2.

(k)

Check that all alarm zone indicators have been labelled and that the alarm zone is
immediately apparent from the labelling.

(l)

Check that as-installed drawings have been correctly marked up and, if applicable,
that they are consistent with the installation. Check that the operator’s manual is
relevant to the installation.

(m)

Record the results of the commissioning test (i.e. voltages and similar) in the log.

(n)

Operate the a.c. supply switch off and on at least five times to check that the system
will not false alarm from a.c. power interruptions.

(o)

Provide an owner’s manual consisting of statement of compliance, as-installed
drawings, commissioning test report and operator’s instructions.

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5.3 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (including as-installed diagrams and commissioning report) An installer’s statement certifying compliance with this Standard
and as-installed diagram(s) of the wiring layout for the complete system, including the
positions of all devices and alarm zone circuits, shall be provided at the conclusion of the
installation.
NOTES:
1

A typical statement of compliance is shown in Appendix C.

2

Recommended symbols for the fire alarm equipment as commonly used in drawings, are
shown in AS 1670.1.

3

An example of a typical commissioning test report is shown in Appendix B.

5.4 LOG A log complying with the requirements of AS 1851.15 shall be provided to
the owner of the building or their agent. This log shall include provision for recording the
commissioning information specified in Clause 5.2(m), all known alarms (genuine, false,
practice or test), all faults and maintenance.
The record of all alarm tests shall remain in the log and shall be available to the
regulatory authority, the fire brigade and the maintenance contractor at all times.
A separate section of the log shall be provided to record all maintenance details.
5.5 LFIP DOCUMENTATION The following documentation shall be housed with the
LFIP:
(a)

Single line drawing(s), showing —
(i)

the location and identification number of equipment installed in accordance
with this Standard (see AS 1670.1);

(ii)

access point to any protected concealed spaces; and

(iii)

location of any building plant reset.

(b)

Installer’s statement and commissioning test report.

(c)

Operator’s instructions complying with AS 4428.1, suitably amended to reflect the
installation.

(d)

Software versions and site-specific configuration data.

(e)

Subsequent additions, alterations and amendments to components and parameters of
the fire alarm system.

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NOTES:
For the continuous reliability of the system, provision should be made for the regular
maintenance of the installation.

2

The arrangements for maintenance are to ensure that an adequate service organization is
available to provide service in the event of any fault developing at the installation.

3

It is recommended that the installation be maintained by an organization trained in the
maintenance of the installed equipment in accordance with AS 1851.15.

4

The monitoring service (where applicable) and the building owner or agent should be
notified when any portion of a system is isolated for maintenance and likewise when this
portion is returned to normal operation.

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APPENDIX A

LIST OF REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
(Normative)
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this
Standard:
AS
1603
1603.1
1603.2
1603.3
1603.6
1603.11

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Automatic fire detection and alarm systems

Part 1: Heat detectors
Part 2: Point type smoke detectors
Part 3: Heat alarms
Part 6: Alarm sounders
Part 11: Visual warning devices

1670.1

Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems— System design,
installation and commissioning
Part 1: Fire

1851
1851.15

Maintenance of fire protection equipment
Part 15: Maintenance of local automatic fire detection and alarm systems

2484
2484.2

Fire —Glossary of terms
Part 2: Fire protection and firefighting equipment

2706

Numerical values — Rounding and interpretation limiting values.

3000

Electrical installations — Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA
Wiring Rules)

3786

Smoke alarms

4428
4428.1
4428.5
4428.6

Fire
Part
Part
Part

detection, warning, control and intercom systems
1: Fire
5: Power supply units
6: Alarm signalling equipment

RELATED DOCUMENTS Attention is drawn to the following related documents:
AS
2380
2380.7

Electrical equipment for
techniques
Part 7: Intrinsic safety i

explosive

atmospheres — Explosion-protection

3116

Approval and test specification — Electric cables— Elastomer insulated— For
working voltages up to and including 0.61/1 kV

3147

Approval and test specification —Electric cables — Thermoplastic insulated — For
working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV

ACA

Technical Standards for attachment of customer equipment to the
telecommunications network in accordance with the Telecommunications Act

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APPENDIX B

TYPICAL COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT

(Informative)
THE AUTOMATIC LOCAL FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
INSTALLED AT:

PREMISES

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CLIENT’S NAME
New*
Modification to system*
Addition to*
(*Cross out if not applicable)

DATE OF COMMISSIONING TESTS
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION
CLIENT’S SIGNATURE
COMMISSIONING PERSON’S SIGNATURE
COMMISSIONING PERSON’S NAME
ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
•

As-installed diagrams

Correct/Incorrect

•

Logbook details

Correct/Incorrect

•

Actuating
device

Correct/Incorrect
Correct/Incorrect
Correct/Incorrect

•

Panel position

Layout
Number
Type selection

Correct/Incorrect

IF INCORRECT, COMMENT

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PANEL
•

Alarm test

Correct/Incorrect

•

Fault test

Correct/Incorrect

•

Isolate test

Correct/Incorrect

•

Battery voltage

Correct/Incorrect

•

Battery capacity

Correct/Incorrect

•

Mains connection

Correct/Incorrect

•

Field wiring termination

Correct/Incorrect

•

Power supply capacity

Correct/Incorrect

•

Charger capacity

Correct/Incorrect

IF INCORRECT, COMMENT

FIELD DEVICES
•

End-of-line fault test

Correct/Incorrect

•

Actuating
devices

Correct/Incorrect

All operational
within response time

•

Remote indicators

Correct/Incorrect

•

Manual call points all operational

Correct/Incorrect

•

Ancillary equipment all operational

Correct/Incorrect

IF INCORRECT, COMMENT

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APPENDIX C

STANDARD FORM OF STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
FOR LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
(Informative)
1

Name of building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

Situated at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

Type of system (see Clause 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Is the system monitored at a remote location? YES/NO
If YES, by whom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

Make and model of panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial No. . . . . . . . . . .

6

Total number of actuating devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Number of detectors in concealed space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7

Primary power supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

Calculated battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installed battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9

Nominal battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Maintenance agreement held by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

Has logbook been supplied? YES/NO

12

Have as-installed drawings been supplied? YES/NO

13

I/We hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each
actuating device and that a test of the transmission of the alarm signal to the
monitoring service has been satisfactorily carried out. I/We further certify that the
whole system and all components called up in Clause 1.5 in connection therewith are
installed entirely in accordance with the current requirements of AS 1670.2, except
with regard to the following details which have already been approved.

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Installer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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