AS 1670.3:2018 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning, Part 3: Fire alarm monitoring
Standards Australia
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (July 2021). The start and end of changes introduced by the Amendment are indicated in the text by tags including the amendment number 1.
This Standard will be referenced in the National Construction Code (NCC).
The objective of this Standard is to achieve the reliable monitoring of fire detection and alarm systems (FDAS) installed in buildings by a remotely located monitoring service and to transfer required signals to a fire dispatch centre.
Changes to this edition include the following:
(a) Primary and secondary links for monitored sites are no longer required.
(b) Monitoring networks to meet the requirements for individual sites and network reliability of all sites.
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The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ are used in a Standard to define the application of the appendices or annexes to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix or annex is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix or annex is only for information and guidance.
This edition also permits the use of two editions of relevant Standards relating to components. See Table 1.8 for the list of relevant editions of the Standards which apply throughout this document.
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Originated as AS 1670.3-1997.
This Standard specifies the requirements for fire alarm monitoring systems between the monitored fire detection and alarm system (FDAS) and the fire dispatch centre and includes requirements for the monitoring equipment.
Contents:
1: Scope and general 1
1.2: Application 1
1.3: Referenced documents
1.4: Definitions 2
1.5: Abbreviations.
2: Design Criteria
3: Monitored site installation
4: Commissioning
Appendix A: (normative) Network reliability
Appendix B: (informative) Wiring systems—Protection against mechanical damage
Appendix C: (informative) System commissioning statement
Amendment control sheet
Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems.
Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia; Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; CSIRO; Deafness Forum of Australia; Department of Health and Human Services, Vic.; Engineers Australia; Fire Protection Association Australia; National Electrical and Communications Association; National Fire Industry Association; Property Council of Australia; Society of Fire Safety.
