This Standard sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems comprising components complying with the requirements of the appropriate product Standards. Specific requirements suppression for special hazards systems are outside the scope of this standard. 

Originated as part of AS CA15-1961. Previous edition AS 1670.1-1995. AS 1670.1-1995 and AS 1670.2-1997 revised, amalgamated and designated as AS 1670.1-2004. Second edition AS 1670.1:2015.