AS 3786-1993 Smoke alarms
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 3786-1990 Self-contained smoke alarms
Draft Designation: DR 92109Amended by: AS 3786-1993 AMDT 1 Smoke alarms
Amended by: AS 3786-1993 AMDT 2 Smoke alarms
Amended by: AS 3786-1993 AMDT 3 Smoke alarms
Amended by: AS 3786-1993 AMDT 4 Smoke alarms
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (April 1995), Amendment No. 2 (December 1995), Amendment No 3 (November 2001) and Amendment No. 4 (April 2004). The changes required by the Amendments are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected.
Alterations to the previous edition are as follows:
(a) The term ‘self-contained’ has been deleted from the title and in the body of this Standard in recognition that the scope of this Standard includes externally energized smoke alarms.
(b) Clauses for new designs and innovations, and interpretations have been added.
It also allows, but does not require, for the inclusion within the smoke alarm facilities for inter-connection with other units or accessories. Where such facilities are included, the Standard specifies requirements for the connection interface. It is not intended that this interface be used for connection to remote monitoring stations. The Standard applies to smoke alarms for installation within residential accommodation where connection to remote monitoring is not required.
First published as AS 3786-1990. Second edition 1993 Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (April 1995) Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 2 (December 1995) Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 3 (November 2001) Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 4 (April 2004)
This Standard specifies requirements for the design and performance of electrically operated smoke alarms containing both detection and alarm facilities. This Standard allows, although it does not require, the inclusion within the smoke alarm of facilities for interconnection with other similar units, or accessories. Where such facilities are included, this Standard specifies requirements for the connection interface. However, such an interface is not intended for connection to fire control stations. This Standard applies to smoke alarms intended for installation within residential accommodation where connection to fire control stations is not required.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: General Requirements
Section 3: Performance Requirements
Section 4: Product Information And Marking
Section 5: Assessment Of Compliance
Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
FP-002
Australian Assembly of Fire Authorities; Australian Association of Rural Fire Authorities; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Chamber of Manufactures; Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association; Australian Fire Protection Association; Australian Uniform Building Regulations Coordinating Council; Civil Aviation Authority; Commonwealth Fire Board; CSIRO, Division of Building, Construction and Engineering; Department of Administrative Services; Federal Bureau of Consumer Affairs; Fire Brigades, New South Wales; Fire Protection Industry Association of Australia; Insurance Council of Australia; Telecom Australia.
