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BS EN 54-26:2015
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Fire detection and fire alarm

systems
Part 26: Carbon monoxide detectors —
Point detectors
BS EN 54-26:2015 BRITISH STANDARD
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BS EN 54-26:2015
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 54-26

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2015
ICS 13.220.20
English Version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 26: Carbon

monoxide detectors - Point detectors
Système de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 26: Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 26: Kohlenmonoxidmelder -
Détecteurs de monoxide de carbone - Détecteurs ponctuels Punktfoermige Melder
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 January 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................7
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................8
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ..................................................................................................9
3.1 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................9
3.2 Abbreviations .........................................................................................................................................9
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................9
4.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity ...........................................................................................9
4.2.1 Individual alarm indication ...................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Rate sensitive CO response .................................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Response to slowly developing fires...................................................................................................9
4.2.4 Repeatability........................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.5 Directional dependence ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.6 Reproducibility .................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.7 Air movement ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Operational reliability ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Connection of ancillary devices ........................................................................................................ 10
4.3.2 Monitoring of detachable detectors .................................................................................................. 10
4.3.3 Manufacturer's adjustments .............................................................................................................. 10
4.3.4 On-site adjustment of behaviour....................................................................................................... 10
4.3.5 Software controlled detectors ........................................................................................................... 11
4.3.6 Long term stability .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Tolerance to supply voltage — Variation in supply parameters .................................................... 12
4.5 Performance parameters under fire conditions — Fire sensitivity ............................................... 12
4.6 Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity .................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Temperature resistance ..................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.2 Humidity resistance ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.6.3 Corrosion resistance — SO2 corrosion (endurance) ...................................................................... 13
4.6.4 Shock and vibration resistance......................................................................................................... 13
4.6.5 Electrical stability — EMC, immunity (operational) ......................................................................... 13
4.6.6 Resistance to chemical agents ......................................................................................................... 13
5 Test and assessment methods ......................................................................................................... 14
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.1.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests ..................................................................................................... 14
5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests .......................................................................................................... 14
5.1.3 Mounting arrangements ..................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.4 Tolerances ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.5 Measurement of CO response value................................................................................................. 14
5.1.6 Provision for tests .............................................................................................................................. 15
5.1.7 Test schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity ........................................................................................ 16
5.2.1 Individual alarm indication ................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.2 Rate sensitive CO response .............................................................................................................. 17
5.2.3 Response to slowly developing fires................................................................................................ 17
5.2.4 Repeatability........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.5 Directional dependence ..................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.6 Reproducibility .................................................................................................................................... 18
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5.2.7 Air movement ....................................................................................................................................... 19

5.3 Operational reliability .......................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1 Connection of ancillary devices ........................................................................................................ 19
5.3.2 Monitoring of detachable detectors .................................................................................................. 19
5.3.3 Manufacturer's adjustments ............................................................................................................... 19
5.3.4 On-site adjustment of behaviour ....................................................................................................... 19
5.3.5 Software controlled detectors ............................................................................................................ 19
5.3.6 Long term stability .............................................................................................................................. 19
5.4 Tolerance to supply voltage ............................................................................................................... 20
5.4.1 Variation in supply parameters .......................................................................................................... 20
5.5 Performance parameters under fire conditions ............................................................................... 21
5.5.1 Fire sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity ................................................................... 23
5.6.1 Temperature resistance ...................................................................................................................... 23
5.6.2 Humidity resistance ............................................................................................................................ 25
5.6.3 Corrosion resistance — SO2 corrosion (endurance) ....................................................................... 29
5.6.4 Shock and vibration resistance ......................................................................................................... 30
5.6.5 Electrical stability ................................................................................................................................ 34
5.6.6 Resistance to chemical agents .......................................................................................................... 35
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) ............................................. 37
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.2 Type testing ......................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria ................................................................................ 38
6.2.3 Test reports .......................................................................................................................................... 39
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) ...................................................................................................... 39
6.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 39
6.3.2 Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.3 Product specific requirements ........................................................................................................... 42
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and FPC ................................................................................................. 42
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC ........................................................................................................ 43
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications............................................................................................................... 43
6.3.7 One-off products, pre-production products, (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in
very low quantities .............................................................................................................................. 43
7 Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 44
8 Marking, labelling and packaging ...................................................................................................... 44
Annex A (normative) Gas test chamber for response value and cross-sensitivity ................................... 46
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 46
A.2 Gas test chamber specification ......................................................................................................... 46
Annex B (normative) CO and smoke measuring instruments ..................................................................... 48
B.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 48
B.2 CO measuring instrument .................................................................................................................. 48
B.3 Obscuration meter ............................................................................................................................... 48
B.4 Measuring ionization chamber (MIC)................................................................................................. 48
Annex C (normative) Fire test room ................................................................................................................ 49
C.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 49
C.2 Fire test room specification................................................................................................................ 49
Annex D (informative) Establishing exposure levels of chemical agents ................................................... 52
D.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 52
D.2 Establishing concentration of chemical agents for test gases 1 to 9 ............................................ 52
D.3 Verification of test chamber leakage ................................................................................................. 52
D.4 Establishing concentration of ozone ................................................................................................ 52
Annex E (normative) Smouldering (pyrolysis) wood fire (TF2).................................................................... 54
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E.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 54

E.2 Fuel ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
E.3 Hotplate ................................................................................................................................................ 54
E.4 Arrangement........................................................................................................................................ 54
E.5 Heating rate ......................................................................................................................................... 54
E.6 End of test condition .......................................................................................................................... 54
E.7 Test validity criteria ............................................................................................................................ 54
Annex F (normative) Glowing smouldering cotton fire (TF3) ...................................................................... 59
F.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 59
F.2 Fuel ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
F.3 Arrangement........................................................................................................................................ 59
F.4 Ignition ................................................................................................................................................. 60
F.5 End of test condition .......................................................................................................................... 60
F.6 Test validity criteria ............................................................................................................................ 61
Annex G (informative) Information concerning the construction of the gas test chamber ...................... 64
G.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 64
G.2 Construction of the gas test chamber .............................................................................................. 64
Annex H (informative) Apparatus for impact test ......................................................................................... 66
H.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 66
H.2 Apparatus construction ..................................................................................................................... 66
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Regulation ................................................................................................... 69
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 79
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Foreword
This document (EN 54-26:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 “Fire detection and
fire alarm systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by April 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports the basic requirements of Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
For relationship with EU Regulations, see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this document.
EN 54, Fire detection and fire alarm systems, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Introduction;
— Part 2: Control and indicating equipment;
— Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders;
— Part 4: Power supply equipment;
— Part 5: Heat detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization;
— Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors;
— Part 11: Manual call points;
— Part 12: Smoke detectors — Line detectors using an optical light beam;
— Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system components;
— Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
[CEN Technical Specification];
— Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment;
— Part 17: Short circuit isolators;
— Part 18: Input/output devices;
— Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors;
— Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment;
— Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors [currently at acceptance stage];
— Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarms devices;
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— Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems — Loudspeakers;
— Part 25: Components using radio links;
— Part 26: Carbon monoxide detectors — Point detectors [the present document];
— Part 27: Duct smoke detectors;
— Part 28: Non-resettable line type heat detectors [currently at drafting stage];
— Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke and heat sensors;
— Part 30: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of carbon monoxide and heat
sensors;
— Part 31: Multi-sensor fire detectors — Point detectors using a combination of smoke, carbon monoxide
and optionally heat sensors;
— Part 32: Planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of voice alarm systems
[currently at acceptance stage].
NOTE This list includes standards that are in preparation and other standards may be added. For current status of
published standards refer to www.cen.eu.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon-based materials. CO fire
detectors can react promptly to smouldering fires involving carbonaceous materials because CO does not
depend solely on convection, but also moves by diffusion. CO fire detectors might be better suited to
applications where other fire detection techniques are prone to false alarms, i.e. due to dust, steam and
cooking vapours.
The purpose of this standard is to ensure that carbon monoxide (CO) fire detectors have adequate sensitivity
and reliability for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for residential commercial and industrial
premises. CO may not be produced in detectable quantities where pyrolysis of material rather than self-
sustained combustion occurs (e.g. overheating cables) or in the early stages of rapidly burning flaming fires
(e.g. liquid fuel fires). It is important that carbon monoxide fire detectors are only used where a risk
assessment indicates that they are appropriate for detecting the types of fires that may occur. CO fire
detectors should not be considered as a direct replacement for smoke detectors. CO fire detectors detect
carbon monoxide gas rather than the smoke particulates detected by optical and ionization smoke detectors.
A number of different methods for sensing CO are suitable. However, most sensors will also be influenced by
other gases and phenomena. Tests have therefore been included in the test schedule to assess cross-
sensitivity to substances normally present in the service environment that may affect the performance of the
detector.
As CO detectors are specifically well suited for the detection of incipient fires rather than flaming fires this
standard only includes tests to verify performance in smouldering fires. For this purpose, test fires TF2 and
TF3 from EN 54-7 have been included in the test schedule. An additional validity criterion has been added to
each of these tests to make them suitable for evaluating CO fire detectors.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point detectors
using carbon monoxide sensing for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings
(see EN 54-1:2011).
This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of consistency of performance (AVCP)
of carbon monoxide point detectors to this EN.
This European Standard does not apply to fire detectors incorporating at least one CO sensing element in
combination with other elements sensing different fire phenomena.
CO detectors having special characteristics suitable for the detection of specific fire risks are not covered by
this European Standard. The performance requirements for any additional functions are beyond the scope of
this European Standard (e.g. additional features or enhanced functionality for which this standard does not
define a test or assessment method).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 54-1:2011, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction
EN 54-7:2000 1), Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 7: Smoke detectors — Point detectors using
scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 50130-4:2011, Alarm systems — Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard:

Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder, hold up, CCTV, access control and social alarm
systems
EN 60068-1:2014, Environmental testing — Part 1: General and guidance (IEC 60068-1:2013)
EN 60068-2-1:2007, Environmental testing — Part 2-1: Tests — Test A: Cold (IEC 60068-2-1:2007)
EN 60068-2-2:2007, Environmental testing — Part 2-2: Tests — Test B: Dry heat (IEC 60068-2-2:2007)
EN 60068-2-6:2008, Environmental testing — Part 2-6: Tests — Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60068-2-
6:2007)
EN 60068-2-27:2009, Environmental testing — Part 2-27: Tests — Test Ea and guidance: Shock (IEC 60068-
2-27:2008)
EN 60068-2-30:2005, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h
cycle) (IEC 60068-2-30:2005)
EN 60068-2-42:2003, Environmental testing — Part 2-42: Tests — Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts
and connections (IEC 60068-2-42:2003)
EN 60068-2-78:2013, Environmental testing — Part 2-78: Tests — Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
(IEC 60068-2-78:2012)
1) This document is currently impacted by the stand-alone amendments EN 54-7:2000/A1:2002 and

EN 54-7:2000/A2:2006.
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ISO 209:2007, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and forms of products —
Part 1: Chemical composition
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1:2011 and the following apply.
3.1.1
CO response value
CO concentration in the proximity of the specimen at the moment that it generates an alarm signal, when
tested as described in 5.1.5
Note 1 to entry: The response value may depend on signal processing in the detector and in the control and indicating
equipment.
3.1.2
rate-sensitive
behaviour of a detector that depends on the rate of change of CO concentration
3.2 Abbreviations
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
4 Requirements
4.1 General
In order to comply with this standard, the detector shall meet the requirements of this clause, which shall be
verified by visual inspection or engineering assessment or shall be tested as described in Clause 5.
4.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity
4.2.1 Individual alarm indication
The detector shall be provided with an integral red visual indicator, by which the individual detector that
released an alarm, can be identified, until the alarm condition is reset. Where other conditions of the detector
can be visually indicated, they shall be clearly distinguishable from the alarm indication, except when the
detector is switched into a service mode. For detachable detectors, the indicator may be integral with the base
or the detector head. The visual indicator shall be visible from a distance of 6 m directly below the detector, in
an ambient light intensity up to 500 lux when assessed as described in 5.2.1.
4.2.2 Rate sensitive CO response
The CO response value of the detector may depend on the rate of change of CO concentration in the vicinity
of the detector. Such behaviour may be incorporated in the detector design to improve the discrimination
between ambient CO levels and those generated by a fire. If such rate sensitive behaviour is included then it
shall not lead to a significant reduction in the detector’s sensitivity to fires, nor to a significant increase in the
probability of false alarm when assessed as specified in 5.2.2.
4.2.3 Response to slowly developing fires
Point carbon monoxide detectors may incorporate provision for “drift compensation”, for example to
compensate for sensor drift due ageing of the CO sensor or the build-up of contaminants in the detector, If
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such drift compensation is included, then it shall not lead to a significant change in the detector's sensitivity to
slowly developing fires when assessed as specified in 5.2.3.
4.2.4 Repeatability
The detector shall have stable behaviour with respect to its sensitivity after a number of alarm conditions and
shall meet the requirements specified in 5.2.4.
4.2.5 Directional dependence
The sensitivity of the detector shall not be unduly dependent on the direction of airflow around it and shall
meet the requirements specified in 5.2.5.
4.2.6 Reproducibility
The sensitivity of the detector shall not vary unduly from specimen to specimen and shall meet the
requirements specified in 5.2.6.
4.2.7 Air movement
The sensitivity of the detector shall not be unduly affected by the rate of the airflow and shall meet the
requirements specified in 5.2.7.
4.3 Operational reliability
4.3.1 Connection of ancillary devices
Where the detector provides for connections to ancillary devices (e.g. remote indicators, control relays), open-
or short-circuit failures of these connections shall not prevent the correct operation of the detector.
4.3.2 Monitoring of detachable detectors
For detachable detectors, a means shall be provided for a remote monitoring system (e.g. the control and
indicating equipment) to detect the removal of the head from the base, in order to give a fault signal.
4.3.3 Manufacturer's adjustments
It shall not be possible to change the manufacturer's settings except by special means (e.g. the use of a
special code or tool) or by breaking or removing a seal.
4.3.4 On-site adjustment of behaviour
If there is provision for on-site adjustment of the response behaviour of the detector then:
a) for each setting at which the manufacturer claims compliance with this standard, the detector shall comply
with the requirements of this standard, and access to the adjustment means shall only be possible by the
use of a code or special tool or by removing the detector from its base or mounting;
b) any setting(s) at which the manufacturer does not claim compliance with this standard, shall only be
accessible by the use of a code or special tool, and it shall be clearly marked on the detector or in the
associated data, that if these setting(s) are used, the detector does not comply with the standard.
These adjustments may be carried out at the detector or at the control and indicating equipment.
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4.3.5 Software controlled detectors
4.3.5.1 General
For detectors which rely on software control in order to fulfil the requirements of this standard, the
requirements of 4.3.5.2, 4.3.5.3 and 4.3.5.4 shall be met.
4.3.5.2 Software documentation
4.3.5.2.1 Design overview
The manufacturer shall submit documentation which gives an overview of the software design. This
documentation shall be in sufficient detail for the design to be inspected for compliance with this standard and
shall include at least the following:
a) a functional description of the main program flow (e.g. as a flow diagram or structogram) including:
1) a brief description of the modules and the functions that they perform;
2) the way in which the modules interact;
3) the overall hierarchy of the program;
4) the way in which the software interacts with the hardware of the detector;
5) the way in which the modules are called, including any interrupt processing;
b) a description of which areas of memory are used for the various purposes (e.g. the program, site specific
data and running data);
c) a designation, by which the software and its version can be uniquely identified.
4.3.5.2.2 Design detail
The manufacturer shall have available detailed design documentation, which only needs to be provided if
required by the testing authority. It shall comprise at least the following:
a) an overview of the whole system configuration, including all software and hardware components;
b) a description of each module of the program, containing at least:
1) the name of the module;
2) a description of the tasks performed;
3) a description of the interfaces, including the type of data transfer, the valid data range and the
checking for valid data;
c) full source code listings, as hard copy or in machine-readable form (e.g. ASCII-code), including all global
and local variables, constants and labels used, and sufficient comment for the program flow to be
recognized;
d) details of any software tools used in the design and implementation phase (e.g. CASE-tools, compilers).
4.3.5.3 Software design
In order to ensure the reliability of the detector, the following requirements for software design shall apply:
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a) the software shall have a modular structure;
b) the design of the interfaces for manually and automatically generated data shall not permit invalid data to
cause error in the program operation;
c) the software shall be designed to avoid the occurrence of deadlock of the program flow.
4.3.5.4 The storage of programs and data
The program necessary to comply with this standard and any pre-set data, such as manufacturer's settings,
shall be held in non-volatile memory. Writing to areas of memory containing this program and data shall only
be possible by the use of some special tool or code and shall not be possible during normal operation of the
detector.
Site-specific data shall be held in memory which will retain data for at least two weeks without external power
to the detector, unless provision is made for the automatic renewal of such data, following loss of power,
within 1 h of power being restored.
4.3.6 Long term stability
The detectors shall be stable over long periods of time as specified in 5.3.6.
4.4 Tolerance to supply voltage — Variation in supply parameters
Within the specified range(s) of the supply parameters, the sensitivity of the detector shall not be unduly
dependent on these parameters (e.g. voltage) and shall meet the requirements specified in 5.4.1.
4.5 Performance parameters under fire conditions — Fire sensitivity
The detector shall have adequate sensitivity to incipient type fires that may occur in buildings as specified in
5.5.1.
4.6 Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity
4.6.1 Temperature resistance
4.6.1.1 Dry heat (operational)
The detector shall function correctly at high ambient temperatures as specified in 5.6.1.1.
4.6.1.2 Dry heat (endurance)
The detector shall be capable of withstanding long term exposure to high temperature as specified in 5.6.1.2.
4.6.1.3 Cold (operational)
The detector shall function correctly at low ambient temperatures, as specified in 5.6.1.3.
4.6.2 Humidity resistance
4.6.2.1 Damp heat, cyclic (operational)
The detector shall function correctly at a high level of relative humidity with short period of condensation, as
specified in 5.6.2.1.
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4.6.2.2 Damp heat steady-state (operational)
The detector shall function correctly at high relative humidity (without condensation) as specified in 5.6.2.2.
4.6.2.3 Damp heat steady-state (endurance)
The detector shall be capable of withstanding long term exposure to a high level of continuous humidity as
specified in 5.6.2.3.
4.6.2.4 Low humidity, steady-state (operational)
The detector shall function correctly at low relative humidity as specified in 5.6.2.4.
4.6.3 Corrosion resistance — SO2 corrosion (endurance)
The detector shall be capable of withstanding the corrosive effects of sulphur dioxide as an atmospheric
pollutant as specified in 5.6.3.
4.6.4 Shock and vibration resistance
4.6.4.1 Shock (operational)
The detector shall function correctly when submitted to mechanical shocks which are likely to occur in the
service environment as specified in 5.6.4.1.
4.6.4.2 Impact (operational)
The detector shall function correctly when submitted to mechanical impacts which it may sustain in the normal
service environment as specified in 5.6.4.2.
4.6.4.3 Vibration, sinusoidal (operational)
The detector shall function correctly when submitted to vibration at levels appropriate to its normal service
environment as specified in 5.6.4.3.
4.6.4.4 Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance)
The detector shall be capable of withstanding long exposure to vibration at levels appropriate to the service
environment as specified in 5.6.4.4.
4.6.5 Electrical stability — EMC, immunity (operational)
The detector shall operate correctly when submitted to electromagnetic interference as specified in 5.6.5.1.
4.6.6 Resistance to chemical agents
4.6.6.1 Exposure to high level of carbon monoxide
The detector shall be capable to withstand exposure to high levels of CO which may be encountered during a
fire condition as specified in 5.6.6.1.
4.6.6.2 Exposure to chemical agents at environmental concentrations
The detector shall be capable of withstanding the effects of exposure to atmospheric pollutants or chemicals
which may be encountered in the service environment as specified in 5.6.6.2.
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5 Test and assessment methods
5.1 General
5.1.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests
Unless otherwise stated in a test procedure, the testing shall be carried out after the test specimen has been
allowed to stabilize in the standard atmospheric conditions for testing as described in EN 60068-1 as follows:
— temperature: (15 to 35) °C;

— relative humidity: (25 to 75) %;
— air pressure: (86 to 106) kPa.
If variations in these parameters have a significant effect on a measurement, then such variations should be
kept to a minimum during a series of measurements carried out as part of one test on one specimen.
The ambient concentration of CO shall not exceed 3 µl/l.
5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests
If a test method requires a specimen to be operational, then the specimen shall be connected to suitable
supply and monitoring equipment with characteristics as required by the manufacturer's data. Unless
otherwise specified in the test method, the supply parameters applied to the specimen shall be set within the
manufacturer's specified range(s) and shall remain substantially constant throughout the tests. The value
chosen for each parameter shall normally be the nominal value, or the mean of the specified range. If a test
procedure requires a specimen to be monitored to detect any alarm or fault signals, then connections shall be
made to any necessary ancillary devices (e.g. through wiring to an end-of-line device for conventional
detectors) to allow a fault signal to be recognized.
The details of the supply and monitoring equipment and the alarm criteria used should be given in the test
report.
5.1.3 Mounting arrangements
The specimen shall be mounted by its normal means of attachment and in its normal orientation in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If these instructions describe more than one method of
mounting, or more than one acceptable orientation, then the method considered to be most unfavourable shall
be chosen for each test.
5.1.4 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the tolerances for the environmental test parameters shall be as given in the basic
reference standards for the test (e.g. the relevant part of EN 60068).
If a requirement or test procedure does not specify a tolerance or deviation limits, then deviation limits
of ± 5 % shall be applied.
5.1.5 Measurement of CO response value
The specimen, for which the CO response value shall be measured, shall be installed in the gas test chamber,
described in Annex A, in its normal operating position, by its normal means of attachment. The orientation of
the specimen, relative to the direction of airflow, shall be the least sensitive orientation, as determined in the
directional dependence test, unless otherwise specified in the test procedure.
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Before commencing each measurement, the gas test chamber shall be purged with clean air to ensure that
the concentration of CO in the chamber is less than 1,5 µl/l.
The air velocity in the proximity of the specimen shall be (0,2 ± 0,04) m/s unless otherwise specified in the test
procedure.
Unless otherwise specified in the test procedure, the air temperature in the gas test chamber shall be
(23 ± 5)°C and shall not vary by more than 5 K for all the measurements.
The specimen shall be connected to its supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2, and shall be
allowed to stabilize for a period of at least 15 min, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
CO shall be introduced into the gas test chamber such that the rate of increase of CO concentration is
between 1 μl/l per min and 6 μl/l per min, unless otherwise specified in the test procedure. For detectors with a
rate sensitive behaviour, the manufacturer may specify a rate of increase within this range to ensure that the
measured CO response value is representative of the static CO response value of the detector.
The rate of increase in CO concentration shall be similar for all measurements on a particular detector type.
The CO concentration at the moment that the specimen gives an alarm shall be recorded as S (μl/l). This shall
be taken as the CO response value.
5.1.6 Provision for tests
The following shall be provided for testing compliance with this standard:
a) for detachable detectors: 25 detector heads and bases; for non-detachable detectors: 25 specimens;
b) the data required in Clause 8.
NOTE Detachable detectors comprise at least two parts; a base (socket) and a head (body). If the specimens are
detachable detectors, then the two, or more, parts together are regarded as a complete detector.
The specimens submitted shall be deemed representative of the normal production with regard to their
construction and calibration.
This implies that the mean response value of the 25 specimens found in the reproducibility test, 5.2.6, should
also represent the production mean, and that the limits specified in the reproducibility test should also be
applicable to the full sensitivity range anticipated during production.
5.1.7 Test schedule
The specimens shall be tested according to the following test schedule (see Table 1). After the reproducibility
test, the four least sensitive specimens (i.e. those with the highest response value shall be numbered 22 to
25), and the others shall be numbered 1 to 21 arbitrarily.
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Table 1 — Test schedule
Test Clause Specimen No(s)

Repeatability 5.2.4 one chosen arbitrarily
Directional dependence 5.2.5 one chosen arbitrarily
Reproducibility 5.2.6 all specimens
Air movement 5.2.7 1
Long term stability 5.3.6 2
Variation in supply parameters 5.4.1 3
Dry heat (operational) 5.6.1.1 4
Dry heat (endurance) 5.6.1.2 5
Cold (operational) 5.6.1.3 6
Damp heat, cyclic (operational) 5.6.2.1 7
Damp heat, steady-state (operational) 5.6.2.2 8
Damp heat, steady-state (endurance) 5.6.2.3 9
Low humidity steady-state (operational) 5.6.2.4 10
Sulphur dioxide SO2 corrosion (endurance) 5.6.3 11
Shock (operational) 5.6.4.1 12
Impact (operational) 5.6.4.2 13
Vibration, sinusoidal (operational) 5.6.4.3 14
Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) 5.6.4.4 14
EMC, Immunity tests (operational) 5.6.5.1 15 a
— Electrostatic discharge
16 a
— Radiated electromagnetic fields
17 a
— Conducted disturbances induced by electromagnetic fields
— Fast transient bursts 18 a
— Slow high energy voltage surge 19 a
Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide 5.6.6.1 20
Exposure to chemical agents at environmental concentrations 5.6.6.2 21
Fire sensitivity 5.5.1 22, 23, 24, 25
a In the interests of test economy, it is permitted to use the same specimen for more than one EMC test. In that case,
intermediate functional test(s) on the specimen(s) used for more than one test can be deleted, and the functional test
conducted at the end of the sequence of tests. However it should be noted that in the event of a failure, it may not be
possible to identify which test exposure caused the failure (see EN 50130–4:2011, Clause 4).
5.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity
5.2.1 Individual alarm indication
A visual inspection of a specimen shall be conducted to verify that the detector meets the requirements for
individual alarm indication as specified in 4.2.1.
The specimen shall be checked for adequate visibility in an ambient light intensity of 500 lux.
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5.2.2 Rate sensitive CO response
The behaviour of the CO fire detector to rate sensitive CO response shall be assessed to meet the
requirements in 4.2.2 by analysis of the circuit/software, and/or by physical tests and simulations.
NOTE This approach is used as it is not practical to make tests with all possible rates of increase in CO
concentration.
The detector shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this clause if this assessment shows that the
detector will not signal an alarm condition when subjected to a step change in CO concentration of 10 µl/l,
superimposed on a background level between 0 µl/l and 1,5 µl/l.
5.2.3 Response to slowly developing fires
The behaviour of the CO fire detector to slowly developing fires shall be assessed to meet the requirements of
4.2.3 by analysis of the circuit/software, and/or by physical tests and simulations.
NOTE This approach is used as it is not practical to make tests with all possible rates of increase in CO
concentration.
The detector shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this clause if this assessment shows that:
a) where Si is the initial uncompensated CO response value and R is the rate at which the CO concentration
(S) varies with time, for any rate of increase R which is greater than S/4 per hour, the time for the detector
to give an alarm, tA does not exceed 1,6 x Si / R by more than 100 s; and
b) the range of compensation is limited such that, throughout this range, the compensation does not cause
the CO response value of the detector to change from its initial value by a factor greater than 1,6.
5.2.4 Repeatability
5.2.4.1 Object of the test
To show that the detector has stable behaviour with respect to its sensitivity, even after a number of alarm
conditions.
5.2.4.2 Test procedure
The response value of the specimen to be tested shall be measured as described in 5.1.5 six times.
The specimen's orientation relative to the direction of airflow is arbitrary, but it shall be the same for all six
measurements.
The maximum response value shall be designated Smax, the minimum value shall be designated Smin.
5.2.4.3 Requirements
The detector shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this sub-clause if:
a) the ratio ΔS of the response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6; and
b) the lower response value Smin is not less than 25 μl/l.
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5.2.5 Directional dependence
To confirm that the sensitivity of the detector is not unduly dependent on the direction of airflow around the
detector.
The response value of the specimen to be tested shall be measured eight times as described in 5.1.5, the
specimen being rotated 45° about its vertical axis between each measurement, so that the measurements are
taken for eight different orientations relative to the direction of air flow.
The maximum response value shall be designated Smax, the minimum value shall be designated Smin.
The orientations, for which the maximum and minimum response values were measured, shall be noted.
In the following tests the orientation for which the maximum response was measured is referred to as the least
sensitive orientation, and the orientation for which the minimum response was measured is referred to as the
most sensitive orientation.
a) the ratio ΔS of the response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6; and
b) the lower response value Smin is not less than 25 μl/l.
5.2.6 Reproducibility
To show that the sensitivity of the detector does not vary unduly from specimen to specimen and to establish
response value data for comparison with the response values measured after the environmental tests.
The response value of each of the test specimens shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
The mean of these response values shall be calculated and shall be designated S.
The maximum response value shall be designated Smax and the minimum value shall be designated Smin.
The detector shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this subclause if:
a) the ratio ΔS1 of the response values Smax : S is not greater than 1,33 and the ratio ΔS2 of the response
values S : Smin is not greater than 1,5; and
b) the minimum response value Smin is not less than 25 μl/l.
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5.2.7 Air movement
To show that the sensitivity of the detector is not unduly affected by the rate of the airflow.
5.2.7.2 Test Procedure
The response value of the specimen to be tested shall be measured as described in 5.1.5 in the most and
least sensitive orientations, and shall be appropriately designated S(0,2)min and S(0,2)max.
These measurements shall then be repeated but with an air velocity, in the proximity of the detector, of
(1 ± 0,2) m/s. The response values in these tests shall be designated S(1,0)min and S(1,0)max.
S(0,2) max + S(0,2) min

a) 0, 625 ≤ ≤1, 6 ; and
S(1,0) max + S(1,0) min
b) the lowest response values Smin from S(0,2)min and S(1,0)min is not less than 25 μl/l.
5.3 Operational reliability
5.3.1 Connection of ancillary devices
connection of ancillary devices specified in 4.3.1.
5.3.2 Monitoring of detachable detectors
monitoring of detachable devices specified in 4.3.2.
5.3.3 Manufacturer's adjustments
manufacturer’s adjustments specified in 4.3.3.
5.3.4 On-site adjustment of behaviour
A visual inspection of a specimen shall be conducted to verify that the detector meets the requirements for on-
site adjustment of behaviour specified in 4.3.4.
5.3.5 Software controlled detectors
For detectors that rely on software for their operation, an assessment of the documentation provided by the
manufacturer shall be conducted to verify that the device complies with the requirements specified in 4.3.5.
5.3.6 Long term stability
To confirm that the detectors are stable over long periods of time.
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Throughout the duration of the test, the detector shall be connected to suitable supply and monitoring
equipment and shall be placed in laboratory atmospheric conditions (see 5.1.1).
The response value shall be measured as described in 5.1.5, after 84 days from the start of the test.
The highest of the values measured in this test and that measured for the same detector in the reproducibility
test shall be designated Smax. The lowest of the values measured in this test and that measured for the same
detector in the reproducibility test shall be designated Smin.
a) the detector shall emit neither alarm nor fault signals during the test when in air free of CO;
b) the ratio of the response values Smax : Smin shall not be greater than 1,6;
c) the lowest response value Smin shall not be less than 25 μl/l.
5.4 Tolerance to supply voltage
5.4.1 Variation in supply parameters
To show that, within the specified range(s) of the supply parameters (e.g. voltage), the sensitivity of the
detector is not unduly dependent on these parameters.
The response value of the specimen shall be measured as described in 5.1.5, at the upper and lower limits of
the supply parameter (e.g. voltage) range(s) specified by the manufacturer.
The maximum response value shall be designated Smax and the minimum value shall be designated Smin.
For conventional detectors the supply parameter is the dc voltage applied to the detector. For other types of
detector (e.g. analogue addressable) signal levels and timing may need to be considered. If necessary the
manufacturer may be requested to provide suitable supply equipment to allow the supply parameters to be
changed as required.
a) the ratio of the response values Smax : Smin shall not be greater than 1,6, and
b) the lower response value Smin shall not be less than 25 μ/l.
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5.5 Performance parameters under fire conditions
5.5.1 Fire sensitivity
To show that the detector has adequate sensitivity to incipient type fires for application in fire detection
systems for buildings.
5.5.1.2 Principle
The specimens are mounted in a standard fire test room and are exposed to a series of test fires designed to
produce smoke and CO.
5.5.1.3.1 Fire test room
The fire sensitivity tests shall be conducted in a rectangular room with a flat horizontal ceiling, and the
following dimensions:
— length: 9 m to 11 m;
— width: 6 m to 8 m;
— height: 3,8 m to 4,2 m.
The fire test room shall be equipped with the following measuring instruments arranged as indicated in
Annex C:
a) measuring ionization chamber (MIC);
b) obscuration meter;
c) temperature probe;
d) CO monitor.
5.5.1.3.2 Test Fires
The specimens shall be subjected to two test fires, TF2 and TF3 from EN 54-7 2) as amended by. The type,
quantity and arrangement of the fuel and the method of ignition are described in Annex E and Annex F, along
with the end of test condition and the required profile curve limits.
In order to be a valid test fire, the development of the fire shall be such that the profile curves of m against y, m
against time, and S against time fall within the specified limits, up to the time when all of the specimens have
generated an alarm signal or the end of test condition is reached, whichever is the earlier. If these conditions
are not met then the test is invalid and shall be repeated. It is permissible, and may be necessary, to adjust
the quantity, condition (e.g. moisture content) and arrangement of the fuel to obtain valid test fires.

EN 54-7:2000/A2:2006.
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5.5.1.3.3 Mounting of the specimens
The four specimens (Nos. 22, 23, 24 and 25) shall be mounted on the fire test room ceiling in the designated
area (see Annex C). The specimens shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
such that specimens are in the least sensitive orientation for CO relative to an assumed airflow from the
centre of the room to the specimen.
Each specimen shall be connected to its supply and monitoring equipment, as described in 5.1.2, and shall be
allowed to stabilize in its quiescent condition before the start of each test fire.
Detectors which dynamically modify their sensitivity in response to varying ambient conditions may require
special reset procedures and/or stabilization times. The manufacturer's guidance should be sought in such
cases to ensure that the state of the detectors at the start of each test is representative of their normal
quiescent state.
5.5.1.3.4 Initial conditions
Before each test fire the room shall be ventilated with clean air until it is free from smoke and CO, and so that
the conditions listed below can be obtained.
The ventilation system shall then be switched off and all doors, windows and other openings shall be closed.
The air in the room shall then be allowed to stabilize, and the following conditions shall be obtained before the
test is started:
— air temperature T: (23 ± 5) °C;

— air movement: negligible;
— smoke density (ionization): y ≤ 0,05;
— smoke density (optical): m ≤ 0,02 dB/m;
— CO concentration S ≤ 3 µl/l
The stability of the air, and temperature gradients, affect the flow of smoke and CO within the room. This is
particularly important for test fires TF2 and TF3 which produce low thermal lift for the smoke and CO. It is
therefore recommended that the difference between the temperature near the floor and the ceiling is < 2 K,
and that local heat sources that can cause convection currents (e.g. lights and heaters) should be avoided. If it
is necessary for people to be in the room at the beginning of a test fire, they should leave as soon as possible,
taking care to produce the minimum disturbance to the air.
5.5.1.3.5 Recording of the fire parameters and response values
During each test fire the following fire parameters shall be recorded continuously or at least once per second.
Parameter Symbol Units

Temperature change ΔT K
Smoke density (ionization) y Dimensionless
Smoke density (optical) m dB/m
CO concentration S µl/l
The measuring instruments used to record the values of y, m and S during the Test Fires are further specified
in Annex B.
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The alarm signal given by the supply and monitoring equipment shall be taken as the indication that a
specimen has responded to the test fire.
The time of response of each specimen shall be recorded along with the fire parameters y, m, S, and ΔT at the
moment of response.
All four specimens shall generate an alarm signal, in each test fire, before the specified end of test condition is
reached.
5.6 Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity
5.6.1 Temperature resistance
5.6.1.1 Dry heat (operational)
5.6.1.1.1 Object of the test
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to function correctly at high ambient temperatures appropriate to the
anticipated service environment.
5.6.1.1.2 Test procedure
The specimen to be tested shall be installed in the gas test chamber described in Annex A, in its least
sensitive orientation, with an initial air temperature of (23 ± 5) °C, and shall be connected to its supply and
monitoring equipment.
The gas test chamber shall be installed in a climatic chamber and the air temperature in the gas test chamber
−1
shall then be increased to (55 ± 2) °C, at a rate not exceeding 1 Kmin , and maintained at this temperature
for 2 h.
The CO response value shall then be measured as described in 5.1.5 but with the temperature at (55 ± 2) °C.
The greater of the CO response value measured in this test and that measured for the same specimen in the
reproducibility test shall be designated Smax and the lesser shall be designated Smin.
5.6.1.1.3 Requirements
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals have occurred during the period that the temperature
is increasing to the conditioning temperature or during the conditioning period until the CO response
value is measured; and
b) the ratio ΔS of the CO response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6; and
c) the lower response value Smin is not less than 25 μl/l.
5.6.1.2 Dry heat (endurance)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to withstand the long term effects of high temperature in the service
environment. (e.g. changes in electrical properties of materials, chemical reactions, etc.).
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5.6.1.2.2.1 Reference
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-2. Tests for non-heat-dissipating
specimens (i.e. Tests Ba or Bb in accordance with EN 60068-2-2:2007) will be applicable. Test Ba (with
sudden changes in temperature) may be used, to improve test economy, if it is known that the sudden change
in temperature will not be detrimental to the specimen.
5.6.1.2.2.2 State of the specimen during conditioning
The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 but shall not be supplied with power during the
conditioning.
5.6.1.2.2.3 Conditioning
The following conditioning shall be applied:
— temperature: (50 ± 2)°C

— duration: 21 d
NOTE This test is conducted at 50 °C due to the potentially detrimental effect on electrochemical cells if it was
conducted at 55 °C.
5.6.1.2.2.4 Final measurements
After a recovery period, of between 1 h and 2 h in standard laboratory conditions, the CO response value shall
be measured as described in 5.1.5.
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals, attributable to the endurance conditioning, have
occurred on reconnection of the specimen; and
5.6.1.3 Cold (operational)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to function correctly at low ambient temperatures appropriate to the
anticipated service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-1, Test Ab and as described below.
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The specimen to be tested shall be installed in the gas test chamber described in Annex A, in its least
sensitive orientation, with an initial air temperature of (23 ± 5) °C, and shall be connected to its supply and
monitoring equipment.
The gas test chamber shall be installed in a climatic chamber and the air temperature in the gas test chamber
−1
shall then be decreased to (−10 ± 3) °C, at a rate not exceeding 1 Kmin , and maintained at this temperature
for 16 h.
NOTE When decreasing the temperature in the climatic chamber, care needs to be taken to ensure that
condensation does not occur on the detector.
5.6.1.3.2.3 Measurement during conditioning
The specimen under test shall be monitored for alarm or fault signals.
The CO response value shall then be measured as described in 5.1.5 but with the temperature at
(−10 ± 3) °C.
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals, have occurred during the transition to the
conditioning temperature or during the period at the conditioning temperature until the CO response value
is measured; and
c) the lower response value Smin shall be not less than 25 μl/l.
5.6.2 Humidity resistance
5.6.2.1 Damp heat, cyclic (operational)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to function correctly at high relative humidity, with condensation, that
can occur for short periods in the anticipated service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-30, using the Variant 2 test cycle and
controlled recovery conditions, and as described below.
The specimen to be tested shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to supply and
monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2.
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The following severity of conditioning shall be applied:
a) lower temperature: (25 ± 2)°C

b) upper temperature: (40 ± 2)°C
c) relative humidity:
1) at lower temperature: > 80 %
2) at upper temperature: (93 ± 3) %
d) number of cycles: 2
5.6.2.1.2.4 Measurements during conditioning
The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any alarm or fault signals.
After a recovery period of at least 1 h at standard atmospheric conditions (5.1.1), the CO response value of
the specimen shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
The greater of the CO response values measured in this test and that measured for the same specimen in the
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals, have occurred during the conditioning until the
response value is measured; and
b) the ratio ΔS of the response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6; and
5.6.2.2 Damp heat, steady-state (operational)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to function correctly at high relative humidity (without condensation)
that may occur for short periods in the service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-78, Test Cab and as described below.
The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to supply and monitoring
equipment as described in 5.1.2.
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The following conditioning shall be applied using a saturated solution of potassium sulphate to maintain the
required relative humidity inside a sealed enclosure.
NOTE The relative humidity of (96,5 ± 0,5) % is intrinsic to the salt solution used. There is no need to measure
humidity level during the test.
— temperature: (40 ± 2) °C
— relative humidity: (96,5 ± 0,5) %
— duration: 4 d.
In order to minimize the risk of condensation, it is recommended that the test specimen is conditioned at 40 °C
prior to being introduced in the gas test chamber.
During the last hour of the conditioning period, the CO response value shall be measured as described in
5.1.5.
a) no false operation, including alarm or fault signals have occurred during the transition to the conditioning
temperature or during the period at the conditioning temperature until the CO response value is
measured; and
5.6.2.3 Damp heat, steady-state (endurance)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to withstand the long term effects of humidity in the service
environment. (e.g. changes in electrical properties of materials, chemical reactions involving moisture,
galvanic corrosion, dilution and expansion of cell electrolyte etc.)
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-78, Test Cab, and as described
below.
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The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 but shall not be supplied with power during the
conditioning.
— temperature: (40 ± 2) °C
— relative humidity: (93 ± 3) %
— duration: 21 d.
reproducibility test, shall be designated Smax, and the lesser shall be designated Smin.
5.6.2.4 Low humidity, steady-state (operational)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to function correctly at low relative humidity that may occur for long
periods in the service environment.
The specimen shall be mounted in the gas test chamber as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to
supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2.
The following conditioning shall be applied using a saturated solution of lithium chloride inside a sealed
enclosure.
NOTE The relative humidity of (11 ± 2) % is intrinsic to the salt solution used. There is no need to measure humidity
level during the test.
— Temperature: (25 ± 3) °C;
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— relative humidity: (11 ± 2) %;

— duration: 21 d.
During the last hour of the conditioning period, the CO response value shall be measured as described in
5.1.5.
The greater of the CO response value measured during conditioning in this test and that measured for the
same specimen in the reproducibility test, shall be designated S1max and the lesser shall be designated S1min.
The greater of the CO response value measured after the recovery period in this test and that measured for
the same specimen in the reproducibility test, shall be designated S2max, and the lesser shall be designated
S2min.
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals, have occurred during the transition to the
conditioning temperature or during the period at the conditioning temperature until the CO response value
is measured; and
b) the ratio ΔS of the CO response values S1max : S1min is not greater than 1,6; and
c) the ratio of the CO response values S2max : S2min is not greater than 1,6; and
d) both the lower response values S1min and S2min are not less than 25 μl/l.
5.6.3 Corrosion resistance — SO2 corrosion (endurance)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to withstand the corrosive effects of sulphur dioxide that may occur
for long periods in the service environment.
5.6.3.2.1 Reference
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-42, Test Kc, except that the
conditioning shall be as described below.
5.6.3.2.2 State of the specimen during conditioning
The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3. It shall not be supplied with power during the
conditioning, but, unless it is radio-linked, it shall have untinned copper wires, of the appropriate diameter,
connected to sufficient terminals, to allow the final measurement to be made, without making further
connections to the specimen.
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5.6.3.2.3 Conditioning
— temperature: (25 ± 2) °C;

— relative humidity: (93 ± 3) %;
— SO2 concentration: (25 ± 5) μl/l;
— duration: 21 d.
5.6.3.2.4 Final measurements
Immediately after the conditioning, the specimen shall be subjected to a drying period of 16 h at
(40 ± 2) °C, ≤ 50 % RH, followed by a recovery period of at least 1 h at the standard laboratory conditions.
After this, the CO response value shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
a) no fault signal, attributable to the endurance conditioning, is given on reconnection of the specimen; and
5.6.4 Shock and vibration resistance
5.6.4.1 Shock (operational)
To demonstrate the immunity of the detector to mechanical shocks, that are likely to occur, albeit infrequently,
in the anticipated service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-27, Test Ea, for a half sine wave
pulse, but with the peak acceleration related to specimen mass as indicated below.
The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 to a rigid fixture, and shall be connected to its supply
and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2.
For specimens with a mass ≤ 4,75 kg the following conditioning shall be applied:
— shock pulse type: half sine;
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— pulse duration: 6 ms;

−2
— peak acceleration: 10 (100 - 20M) ms (where M is the specimen's mass in kg);
— number of directions: 6 (i.e. 2 per axis);
— pulses per direction: 3.
NOTE No test is applied to specimens with a mass > 4,75 kg.
The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period and for a further 2 min to detect any alarm or
fault signals.
After the conditioning the CO response value shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
b) the ΔS ratio of the CO response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6; and
5.6.4.2 Impact (operational)
To demonstrate the immunity of the detector to mechanical impacts upon its surface, which it may sustain in
the normal service environment, and which it can reasonably be expected to withstand.
5.6.4.2.2.1 Apparatus
The test apparatus shall consist of a swinging hammer incorporating a rectangular section aluminium alloy
head (Aluminium alloy Al Cu4 Si Mg complying with ISO 209, solution treated and precipitation treated
condition) with the plane impact face chamfered to an angle of 60° to the horizontal, when in the striking
position (i.e. when the hammer shaft is vertical). The hammer head shall be (50 ± 2,5) mm high,
(76 ± 3,8) mm wide and (80 ± 4) mm long at mid height as shown in Figure H.1. A suitable apparatus is
described in Annex H.
The specimen shall be rigidly mounted to the apparatus by its normal mounting means and shall be positioned
so that it is struck by the upper half of the impact face when the hammer is in the vertical position (i.e. when
the hammerhead is moving horizontally). The azimuthal direction and position of impact, relative to the
specimen shall be chosen as that most likely to impair the normal functioning of the specimen.
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The specimen shall be connected to its supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2.
— impact energy: (1,9 ± 0,1) J;

−1
— hammer velocity: (1,5 ± 0,13) ms ;
— number of impacts: 1.
The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period and for a further 2 min to detect any alarm or
fault signals.
reproducibility test, shall be designated Smax and the lesser shall be designated Smin.
5.6.4.3 Vibration, sinusoidal, (operational)
To demonstrate the immunity of the detector to vibration at levels considered appropriate to the normal
service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-6, Test Fc, and as described below.
The specimen shall be mounted on a rigid fixture as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to its supply
and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2. The vibration shall be applied in each of three mutually
perpendicular axes, in turn. The specimen shall be mounted so that one of the three axes is perpendicular to
its normal mounting plane.
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— frequency range: (10 to 150) Hz;

−2
— acceleration amplitude: 5 ms (approximately 0,5 gn);
— number of axes: 3;
−1
— sweep rate: 1 octave min ;
— number of sweep cycles: 1 per axis.
The vibration operational and endurance tests may be combined such that the specimen is subjected to the
operational test conditioning followed by the endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing to the
next axis. Only one final measurement needs to be made.
The final measurements, as specified in 5.1.5, are normally made after the vibration endurance test and only
need be made here if the operational test is conducted in isolation.
a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals have occurred during the conditioning; and
5.6.4.4 Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance)
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to withstand the long term effects of vibration at levels appropriate to
the service environment.
The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-6, Test Fc, and as described below.
The specimen shall be mounted on a rigid fixture as described in 5.1.3, but shall not be supplied with power
during conditioning. The vibration shall be applied in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, in turn. The
specimen shall be mounted so that one of the three axes is perpendicular to its normal mounting axis.
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— frequency range: (10 to 150) Hz;

−2
— acceleration amplitude: 10 ms (≈1,0 gn);
— number of axes: 3;
−1
— sweep rate: 1 octave min ;
— number of sweep cycles: 20 per axis.
The vibration operational and endurance tests may be combined such that the specimen is subjected to the
operational test conditioning followed by the endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing to the
next axis. Only one final measurement need be made.
a) no fault signal, attributable to the endurance conditioning, has occurred on reconnection of the specimen;
and
5.6.5 Electrical stability
5.6.5.1 EMC, immunity (operational)
5.6.5.1.1 Object of the tests
To demonstrate the immunity of the detector to operate correctly when submitted to electromagnetic
interference.
EMC, immunity tests shall be carried out as described in EN 50130-4. The following tests shall be conducted:
a) electrostatic discharge;
b) radiated electromagnetic fields;
c) conducted disturbances induced by electromagnetic fields;
d) fast transient burst;
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e) slow high energy voltage surge.
The tests conditions specified in EN 50130-4 for the tests listed in 5.6.5.1.2.1 shall be applied.
The specimen shall be in the quiescent state for tests during the conditioning in 5.6.5.1.2.1 a), b), c), d) and
e).
5.6.5.1.3 Measurements during conditioning
During the conditioning, the specimen shall be monitored to detect for any false operation or fault signals
when in the quiescent state.
5.6.5.1.4 Final measurements
5.6.5.2 Test requirements
The specimen shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this test if the tests criteria for compliance
specified in EN 50130-4 and the following are met:
a) no false operation, including alarm or fault signals have occurred during the conditioning; and
5.6.6 Resistance to chemical agents
5.6.6.1 Exposure to high level of carbon monoxide
To demonstrate the ability of the CO fire detector to withstand exposure to high levels of CO that may be
encountered during a fire condition.
The specimen shall be subjected to an atmosphere containing (1 000 ± 100) μl/l carbon monoxide for a period
of 1 h.
5.6.6.1.2.3 Measurement during conditioning
The specimen shall be monitored to detect any alarm or fault signals.
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During the last 5 min of the conditioning the specimen shall be reset in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
After a recovery period of 1 h at the standard laboratory conditions the specimen shall be reset in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Unless the detector is an alarm or fault condition, the response value
shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
The greater the response value measured in this test and that measured for the same specimen in the
The specimen shall be deemed to comply with the requirement of this test if:
a) it remains in a stable alarm condition during the conditioning period and generates an alarm signal within
two minutes of being reset; and
b) after the recovery time, either:
1) the ratio ΔS of the response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6, or
2) it signals an alarm or a fault condition.
5.6.6.2 Exposure to chemical agents at environmental concentrations
5.6.6.2.1 Object the tests
To demonstrate the ability of the detector to withstand the effects of exposure to atmospheric pollutants or
chemicals that may be encountered in the service environment.
The specimen shall be subjected to each of the chemical exposures specified in Table 2.
The specimen shall be monitored during each of the conditioning periods to detect any alarm or fault signals.
After the recovery period specified in Table 2 at standard atmospheric conditions (5.1.1), the CO response
value of the specimen shall be measured as described in 5.1.5.
The greater of the CO response values measured in this test and that measured for the same specimen in the
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a) no false operations, including alarm or fault signals, have occurred during the conditioning; and
b) the ratio ΔS of the CO response values Smax : Smin is not greater than 1,6 and
Table 2 — Conditions for exposure to pollutants
Tests Chemical Agent Concentration Exposure period Recovery period

(μl/l) ± 20 % (h) (h) ± 20 %
1 Carbon Monoxide 15 24 1
2 Nitrogen dioxide 5 24 1
3 Sulphur dioxide 5 24 1
4 Chlorine 2 1 1
5 Ammonia 35 1 1
6 Heptane 500 1 1
7 Ethanol 1 000 1 24
8 Acetone 1 500 1 24
9 Hexamethyldisiloxan 10 1 1
10 Ozonea 0,2 1 1
a The exposure to ozone does not need to be carried for sensor technologies that are known to be
unaffected by this gas (e.g. electrochemical cells).
NOTE See Annex D for information on a method of establishing exposure levels.
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)
6.1 General
The compliance of the point carbon monoxide detector with the requirements of this European Standard and
with the performances declared by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be demonstrated by:
— determination of product type,
— factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the conformity with its declared performance(s).
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 General
All performances related to characteristics included in this standard shall be determined when the
manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions for
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declaring them without performing tests. (e.g. use of previously existing data, CWFT and conventionally
accepted performance).
Assessment previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard, may be taken into
account provided that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test method, under the same AVCP
system on the same product or products of similar design, construction and functionality, such that the results
are applicable to the product in question.
NOTE Same AVCP system means testing by an independent third party under the responsibility of a notified product
certification body.
For the purpose of assessment manufacturer’s products may be grouped into families where it is considered
that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are representative for
that same characteristics for all products within that same family.
Products may be grouped in different families for different characteristics.
Reference to the assessment method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable
representative sample.
In addition, the determination of the product type shall be performed for all characteristics included in the
standard for which the manufacturer declares the performance:
— at the beginning of the production of a new or modified point carbon monoxide detector (unless a member
of the same product range), or
— at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated properties);
or
— they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the point carbon
monoxide detector design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the method of
production (subject to the definition of a family), which would affect significantly one or more of the
characteristics.
Where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component
manufacturer, on the basis of assessment methods of other product standards, these characteristics need not
be re-assessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented.
Products bearing regulatory marking in accordance with appropriate harmonized European specifications may
be presumed to have the performances declared in the DoP, although this does not replace the responsibility
on the manufacturer to ensure that the point carbon monoxide detector as a whole is correctly manufactured
and its component products have the declared performance values.
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
The number of samples of point carbon monoxide detectors to be tested/assessed shall be in accordance with
Table 3.
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Table 3 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of Compliance

method samples criteria
Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity 4.2 5.2 25a b 4.2
,
Operational reliability 4.3 5.3 2 4.3

Tolerance to supply voltage 4.4 5.4 1 4.4
Performance parameters under fire conditions 4.5 5.5 4 4.5
Durability of nominal activation 4.6 5.6 18 4.6
conditions/sensitivity
a
25 samples are required for the reproducibility tests under nominal activation conditions/sensitivity.
b
Samples may be used for more than one test/assessment of other characteristics where tests are judged to be non-
destructive or not affecting performance.
6.2.3 Test reports
The results of the determination of the product type shall be documented in test reports. All test reports shall
be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of the point carbon
monoxide detector to which they relate.
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed
on the market comply with the declared performance of the essential characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of:
a) procedures;
b) regular inspections and tests or assessments or both;
c) the use of the results to control:
1) raw and other incoming materials or components,
2) equipment,
3) the production process and the product.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a
systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures. This factory production control system
documentation shall:
— ensure a common understanding of the evaluation of the constancy of performance;
— enable the achievement of the required product performances;
— enable the effective operation of the production control system to be checked.
Factory production control, therefore, brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with the declared performance(s) of the essential
characteristics.
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6.3.2 Requirements
6.3.2.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible for organizing the effective implementation of the FPC system in line with the
content of this product standard. Tasks and responsibilities in the production control organization shall be
documented and this documentation shall be kept up-to-date.
The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work
affecting product constancy shall be defined. This applies in particular to personnel that need to initiate actions
preventing product non-constancies from occurring, actions in case of non-constancies and to identify and
register product constancy problems.
Personnel performing work affecting the constancy of performance of the product shall be competent on the
basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be maintained.
In each factory the manufacturer may delegate the action to a person having the necessary authority to:
— identify procedures to demonstrate constancy of performance of the product at appropriate stages;
— identify and record any instance of non-constancy;
— identify procedures to correct instances of non-constancy.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the FPC. The manufacturer's
documentation and procedures should be appropriate to the product and manufacturing process and the FPC
system should achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the constancy of performance of the product. This
involves:
a) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control
operations, in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification to which reference is made;
b) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;
c) the recording of these operations and their results;
d) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any resulting
instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the FPC to rectify the cause of non-constancy of
performance.
Where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the product and ensure
that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfil his responsibilities according to this European
Standard.
If the manufacturer has part of the product designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed and/or
labelled by subcontracting, the FPC of the subcontractor may be taken into account, where appropriate for the
product in question.
The manufacturer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances pass these responsibilities on
to a subcontractor.
NOTE Manufacturers having an FPC system, which complies with EN ISO 9001 and which addresses the provisions
of the present European Standard are considered as satisfying the FPC requirements of the Regulation (EU)
No 305/2011.
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6.3.2.2 Equipment
6.3.2.2.1 Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated or verified or both and regularly inspected
according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria to ensure consistency with the monitoring and
measuring requirements. All calibrated or verified equipment shall have identification in order to determine
their status.
6.3.2.2.2 Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process. Inspections and maintenance shall
be carried out and recorded in accordance with the manufacturer’s written procedures and the records
retained for the period defined in the manufacturer's FPC procedures.
6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their compliance. In case supplied kit components are used, the constancy of
performance system of the component shall be that given in the appropriate harmonized technical
specification for that component.
6.3.2.4 Traceability and marking
Individual point carbon monoxide detectors shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production
origin. The manufacturer shall have written procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability
codes and/or markings are inspected regularly.
6.3.2.5 Controls during manufacturing process
The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions.
6.3.2.6 Product testing and evaluation
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the declared performance of the characteristics is
maintained. The characteristics, and the means of control, are indicated in Clause 4 and Clause 5.
6.3.2.7 Non-complying products
The manufacturer shall have written procedures which specify how non complying products shall be dealt
with. Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined
in the manufacturer’s written procedures.
Where the product fails to satisfy the acceptance criteria, the provisions for non-complying products shall
apply, the necessary corrective action(s) shall immediately be taken and the products or batches not
complying shall be isolated and properly identified.
Once the fault has been corrected, the test or verification in question shall be repeated.
The results of controls and tests shall be recorded. The product description, date of manufacture, test method
adopted, test results and acceptance criteria shall be entered in the records under the signature of the person
responsible for the control/test.
With regard to any control result not meeting the requirements of this European Standard, the corrective
measures taken to rectify the situation (e.g. a further test carried out, modification of manufacturing process,
throwing away or putting right of product) shall be indicated in the records.
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6.3.2.8 Corrective action
The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of non-
conformities in order to prevent recurrence.
6.3.2.9 Handling, storage and packaging
The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable
storage areas preventing damage or deterioration.
6.3.3 Product specific requirements
The FPC system shall:
— address this European Standard, and
— ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the declaration of performance.
The FPC system shall include a product specific test plan, which identifies procedures to demonstrate
compliance of the product at appropriate stages, i.e.:
a) the controls and tests to be carried out prior to and/or during manufacture according to a frequency laid
down in the test plan, and/or
b) the verifications and tests to be carried out on finished products according to a frequency laid down in the
test plan.
If the manufacturer uses only finished products, the operations under b) shall lead to an equivalent level of
conformity of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production.
If the manufacturer carries out parts of the production himself, the operations under b) may be reduced and
partly replaced by operations under a). Generally, the more parts of the production that are carried out by the
manufacturer, the more operations under b) may be replaced by operations under a).
In any case the operation shall lead to an equivalent level of compliance of the product as if FPC had been
carried out during the production.
NOTE Depending on the specific case, it can be necessary to carry out the operations referred to under a) and b),
only the operations under a) or only those under b).
The operations under a) centre as much on the intermediate states of the product as on manufacturing
machines and their adjustment, and measuring equipment etc. These controls and tests and their frequency
shall be chosen based on product type and composition, the manufacturing process and its complexity, the
sensitivity of product features to variations in manufacturing parameters etc.
The manufacturer shall establish and maintain records that provide evidence that the production has been
sampled and tested. These records shall show clearly whether the production has satisfied the defined
acceptance criteria and shall be available for at least three years.
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and FPC
Initial inspection of factory and of FPC shall be carried out when the production process has been finalized
and in operation. The factory and FPC documentation shall be assessed to verify that the requirements of
6.3.2 and 6.3.3 are fulfilled.
During the inspection it shall be verified:
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a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this European
Standard are in place and correctly implemented
and
b) that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC documentation are followed in practice
and
c) that the product complies with the product type samples, for which compliance of the product
performance to the DoP has been verified.
All locations where final assembly or at least final testing of the relevant product is performed shall be
assessed to verify that the above conditions a) to c) are in place and implemented.
If the FPC system covers more than one product, production line or production process, and it is verified that
the general requirements are fulfilled when assessing one product, production line or production process, then
the assessment of the general requirements does not need to be repeated when assessing the FPC for
another product, production line or production process.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in the initial inspection report.
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC
Surveillance of the FPC shall be undertaken once a year.
The surveillance of the FPC shall include a review of the FPC test plan(s) and production processes(s) for
each product to determine if any changes have been made since the last assessment or surveillance. The
significance of any changes shall be assessed.
Checks shall be made to ensure that the test plans are still correctly implemented and that the production
equipment is still correctly maintained and calibrated at appropriate time intervals.
The records of tests and measurement made during the production process and to finished products shall be
reviewed to ensure that the values obtained still correspond with those values for the samples submitted to
the determination of the product type and that the correct actions have been taken for non-compliant products.
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications
If modifications are made to the product, production process or FPC system that could affect any of the
product characteristics declared according to this standard, then all characteristics for which the manufacturer
declares performance, which may be affected by the modification, shall be subject to the determination of the
product type as described in 6.2.1.
Where relevant, a re-assessment of the factory and of the FPC system shall be performed for those aspects,
which may be affected by the modification.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in a report.
6.3.7 One-off products, pre-production products, (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very
low quantities
The point carbon monoxide detectors produced as a one-off, prototypes assessed before full production is
established and products produced in very low quantities (less than 50 per year) are assessed as follows:
For type assessment, the provisions of 6.2.1, 3rd paragraph apply, together with the following additional
provisions:
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— in the case of prototypes, the test samples shall be representative of the intended future production and
shall be selected by the manufacturer;
— on request of the manufacturer, the results of the assessment of prototype samples may be included in a
certificate or in test reports issued by the involved third party.
The FPC system of one-off products and products produced in very low quantities shall ensure that raw
materials and/or components are sufficient for production of the product. The provisions on raw materials
and/or components shall apply only where appropriate. The manufacturer shall maintain records allowing
traceability of the product.
For prototypes, where the intention is to move to series production, the initial inspection of the factory and
FPC shall be carried out before the production is already running and/or before the FPC is already in practice.
The FPC-documentation and the factory shall be assessed.
In the initial assessment of the factory and FPC it shall be verified:
a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this European
Standard will be available, and
b) that the FPC procedures in accordance with the FPC documentation will be implemented and followed in
practice, and
c) that procedures are in place to demonstrate that the factory production processes can produce a
component complying with the requirements of this European Standard and that the component will be
the same as the samples used for the determination of the product type, for which compliance with this
European Standard has been verified.
Once series production is fully established, the provisions of 6.3 shall apply.
7 Classification
No classification of point carbon monoxide detectors is specified in this European Standard.
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Each point carbon monoxide detector shall be marked with the following information:
a) the number and date of this standard (i.e. EN 54-26:2015);
b) the name or trademark of the manufacturer or supplier;
c) the model designation (type or number);
d) terminal designations;
e) some mark(s) or code(s) (e.g. serial number or batch code), by which the manufacturer can identify, at
least, the date or batch and place of manufacture, and the version number(s) of any software, contained
within the point carbon monoxide detector.
For detachable detectors, the detector head shall be marked with a), b), c) and e), and the base shall be
marked with, at least c) (i.e. its own model designation) and d).
Where any marking on the device uses symbols or abbreviations not in common use then these shall be
explained in the data supplied with the device.
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The marking shall be visible during installation of the point carbon monoxide detector and shall be accessible
during maintenance.
The marking shall not be placed on screws or other easily removable parts.
Where regulatory marking provisions require information on some or all items listed in this clause, the
requirements of this clause concerning those common items are deemed to be met.
The point carbon monoxide detector shall either be supplied with sufficient data to enable their correct
operation or, if all of these data are not supplied with each point carbon monoxide detector, reference to the
appropriate data sheet(s) or technical manual shall be given on, or with each point carbon monoxide detector.
This shall include reference to any setting(s) at which the manufacturer does not claim compliance with this
standard.
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Annex A
(normative)
Gas test chamber for response value and cross-sensitivity
A.1 General
This Annex A specifies those properties of the gas test chamber that are of primary importance for making
repeatable and reproducible measurements of CO response values (see 5.1.5). However, since it is not
practical to specify and measure all parameters which may influence the measurements, the background
information in Annex F should be carefully considered and taken into account when a gas test chamber is
designed and used to make measurements in accordance with this standard.
A.2 Gas test chamber specification
A.2.1 The gas chamber shall be gas-tight, closed-loop and re-circulating. It shall be large enough to fully
enclose the detector to be tested and the sensing parts of the measuring equipment. The information in
Annex G should be carefully considered and taken into account when a gas test chamber is designed and
used to make measurements in accordance with this standard.
A.2.2 Means shall be provided for creating an essentially laminar air flow at the required velocities
(i.e. (0,2 ± 0,04) m/s or (1,0 ± 0,2) m/s) where the detector to be tested will be mounted. The detector to be
tested shall be mounted to be at least 20 mm from the side of the gas test chamber.
A.2.3 It shall be possible to control the temperature inside the box, in the proximity of the specimen under
test, at the required values and to increase the temperature at a rate not exceeding 1 K/min from –10 °C to
+55 °C.
A.2.4 The response value of CO fire detectors is characterized by the concentration of CO in air measured
in the proximity of the detector, at the moment that it generates an alarm signal. Gas concentration
measurements, S, shall be made in the proximity of the detector.
A.2.5 The CO concentration measuring instrument shall have a measuring accuracy of at least 1 µl/l or 5 %
of the measured value whichever is greater. The response time of the instrument shall be such that it does not
cause a measurement error at the highest rate of increase used for measurements greater than 5 µl/l. The CO
measuring instrument shall not be adversely affected by other gases that will be introduced during the tests.
A.2.6 Means shall be provided for the introduction of the test gas such that a homogeneous gas
concentration and for a linear rate of increase of concentration is obtained at the lowest and highest ramps
used (1 μl/l per minute and 6 μl/l per minute).
A.2.7 Means shall be provided to maintain the pressure inside the chamber close to atmospheric pressure
to prevent pressure variations caused by the introduction of CO or other gases. Means shall also be provided
to purge the gas test chamber after each test with clean air.
Use and release of gases in the environment should be according to local health and safety regulations.
A.2.8 Means shall be provided for generating humid atmosphere inside the gas test chamber in the range
(11 ± 2) % and (96,5 ± 0,5) %.
A.2.9 Only one detector shall be mounted in the gas test chamber, unless it has been demonstrated that
measurements made simultaneously on more than one detector are in close agreement with measurements
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made by testing detectors individually. In the event of a dispute the value obtained by individual testing shall
be accepted.
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Annex B
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CO and smoke measuring instruments
B.1 General
This annex specifies the instruments used for recording the fire parameters and response values during the
Test Fires (see 5.5.1).
B.2 CO measuring instrument
The response value of CO fire detectors is characterized by the concentration of CO in air measured in the
proximity of the detector, at the moment that it generates an alarm signal.
The instrument used for the measurement of CO in the gas test chamber shall have a measurement error not
exceeding 1µl/l or 5 % of the measured value, whichever is greater. The 90 % response time of the instrument
(T90) shall not exceed 10 s.
The response time of the instrument shall be such that it does not cause a measurement error at the highest
rate of increase used for measurements greater than 5 µl/l. The CO measuring instrument shall not be
adversely affected by other gases that will be introduced during the tests.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the CO measuring instrument used in the fire test room does not respond to
fire products other than CO in such a way as to affect the accuracy of the CO measurements.
B.3 Obscuration meter
The obscuration meter shall have characteristics as defined in EN 54-7:2000 3), Annex C.
B.4 Measuring ionization chamber (MIC)
The MIC shall be constructed and have characteristics as defined in EN 54-7:2000 4), Annex C.

EN 54-7:2000/A2:2006.
EN 54-7:2000/A2:2006.
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Annex C
(normative)
Fire test room
C.1 General
This annex specifies the parameters of the room used for conducting the Test Fires when verifying the fire
sensitivity of the detectors (see 5.5.1). The fire test room is as specified in EN 54-7:2000, Annex F.
C.2 Fire test room specification
C.2.1 The specimens to be tested, the MIC, the temperature probe, the measuring part of the obscuration
meter, and the CO measuring instrument, shall all be located within the volume shown in Figure C.1 and
Figure C.2.
C.2.2 The specimens, the MIC, the mechanical parts of the obscuration meter and the CO measuring
instrument shall be at least 100 mm apart, measured to the nearest edges. The centre line of the beam of the
obscuration meter shall be at least 35 mm below the ceiling.
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1 specimens and measuring instruments (see Figure C.2)
2 position of test fire
Figure C.1 — Plan view of the fire test room
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Figure C.2 — Mounting position for specimens and measuring instruments
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Annex D
(informative)
Establishing exposure levels of chemical agents
D.1 General
This annex describes a method for establishing the concentration of chemical agents to the exposure levels
required by the test procedures in 5.6.6.2.
D.2 Establishing concentration of chemical agents for test gases 1 to 9

NOTE It is impractical to use measuring instruments and to perform routine equipment calibration for the many
different substances involved in the exposure tests to chemical agents. A method not requiring an accurate measurement
of chemical concentrations is therefore chosen for these tests.
D.2.1 Certified pre-determined concentrations of the chemical, in a liquid or gas form, can be used for each
agent. This is applied to achieve the required concentrations in the test chamber. A measurement of the final
concentration in the test chamber is not required.
D.2.2 For each chemical agent, the concentrations specified for conditioning is established by volumetric
calculation based on the pre-determined concentration used for each chemical agent and the known volume
of the gas test chamber.
D.2.3 If the source of the gas used is of the same concentration as that required for the test then the
chamber should be purged with the source gas until a volume at least 10 times greater than the volume of the
test chamber has been displaced.
NOTE This gives a concentration of 99,9 % or better of that which is required.
D.3 Verification of test chamber leakage

NOTE 1 Air tightness of the gas test chamber is an important factor in establishing the chemical concentration by
volumetric calculation, as specified in D.2.
The air tightness integrity of the gas test chamber should be checked periodically by introducing a known
concentration of CO. The value of the leakage is then measured over 24 h and recorded. The air flow fans
should operate throughout the duration of the test.
NOTE 2 If a gas leak is observed, then the gas concentration can be compensated to maintain the levels required in
5.6.6.
D.4 Establishing concentration of ozone

NOTE 1 It is not possible to deliver ozone directly into the gas test chamber from a cylinder. However, an ozone
generator connected to the gas test chamber can be used for this purpose.
D.4.1 The ozone generator should be connected to gas inlet (number 3 in Figure G.1) of the gas test
chamber and the exhaust purge outlet (number 6 in Figure G.1) shall be left open.
D.4.2 The ozone concentration should be measured by taking an air sample immediately after the detector
under test. The ozone generator should then be regulated to maintain the concentration required in 5.6.6.2.3,
Test 10.
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NOTE 2 Due to inherent losses, a period of stabilization might be necessary before the required concentration of ozone
is reached.
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Annex E
(normative)
Smouldering (pyrolysis) wood fire (TF2)
E.1 General
This annex specifies the type quantity and arrangement of the fuel and the method of ignition for the
smouldering (pyrolysis) wood fire (TF2), used when verifying the detector sensitivity (see 5.5.1). This fire test
is identical to TF2 specified in EN 54-7:2000, Annex G, with additional validity criteria to make it suitable for
evaluating CO fire detectors. In particular, a graph showing the limit of CO concentration, S, against time has
been added.
E.2 Fuel
Approximately 10 dried beech wood sticks (moisture content ≈ 5 %), each stick having dimensions of
75 mm × 25 mm × 20 mm.
E.3 Hotplate
The hot plate shall have a 220 mm diameter grooved surface with eight concentric grooves, each 2 mm deep
and 5 mm wide, with the outer groove 4 mm from the edge and a distance of 3 mm between grooves. The hot
plate shall have a rating of approximately 2 kW.
The temperature of the hot plate shall be measured by a sensor attached to the fifth groove, counted from the
edge of the hot plate, and secured to provide a good thermal contact.
E.4 Arrangement
The sticks shall be arranged radially on the grooved hotplate surface, with the 20-mm side in contact with the
surface such that the temperature probe lies between the sticks and is not covered, as shown in Figure E.1.
E.5 Heating rate
The hotplate shall be powered such that its temperature rises from ambient to 600 °C in approximately 11 min.
E.6 End of test condition
The end of test condition, mE, shall be when m = 2 dB/m.
E.7 Test validity criteria
No flaming shall occur before the end-of-test condition has been reached. The development of the fire shall be
such that the curves of m against y, and m against time, t, and S against time, t, fall within the limits shown in
Figure E.2, Figure E.3 and Figure E.4, respectively. That is, 1,23 < y < 2,05 and 570 < t < 840 at the end-of-
test condition mE = 2 dB/m.
If mE = 2 dB/m is reached before all the specimens have responded, then the test is only considered valid if
S > 45 µl/l.
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2 temperature sensor
3 wooden sticks
Figure E.1 — Arrangement of sticks on hotplate
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2 y-value
Figure E.2 — Limits for m against y, Fire TF2
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2 time, t
Figure E.3 — Limits for m against time, t, Fire TF2
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2 time, t
Figure E.4 — Limits for S against time t, Fire TF2
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Annex F
(normative)
Glowing smouldering cotton fire (TF3)
F.1 General
This annex specifies the type quantity and arrangement of the fuel and the method of ignition for the glowing
smouldering cotton fire (TF3), used when verifying the detector sensitivity (see 5.5.1). This fire test is identical
to TF3 specified in EN 54-7:2000, Annex H, with additional validity criteria to make it suitable for evaluating
CO fire detectors. In particular, a graph showing the limit of CO concentration, S, against time has been
added.
F.2 Fuel
Approximately 90 pieces of braided cotton wick, each approximately 80 cm long and weighing approximately
3 g. The wicks shall be free from any protective coating and shall be washed and dried if necessary.
F.3 Arrangement
The wicks shall be fastened to a ring approximately 10 cm in diameter and suspended approximately 1 m
above a non-combustible plate as shown in Figure F.1.
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h 1 m approximately
Figure F.1 — Arrangement of cotton wicks
F.4 Ignition
The lower end of each wick shall be ignited so that the wicks continue to glow. Any flaming shall be blown out
immediately. The test time shall start when all the wicks are glowing.
F.5 End of test condition
The end of test condition, mE, shall be when m = 2 dB/m.
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F.6 Test validity criteria
The development of the fire shall be such that the curves of m against y, m against time, t, and S against time,
t, fall within limits shown in Figure F.2, Figure F.3 and Figure F4, respectively. That is 3,2 < y < 5,33 and
280 < t < 750 at the end-of-test condition mE = 2 dB/m.
NOTE If mE = 2 dB/m is reached before all the specimens have responded, then the test is only considered valid if
S > 150 µl/l.
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2 y-value
Figure F.2 — Limits for m against y, Fire TF3
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2 time, t
Figure F.3 — Limits for m against time, t, Fire TF3
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2 time, t
Figure F.4 — Limits for S against time t, Fire TF3
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Annex G
(informative)
Information concerning the construction of the gas test chamber
G.1 General
This annex provides information on the possible construction for the apparatus which may be used for
measuring the CO response value (see 5.1.5). This annex should be read in conjunction with Annex A which
specifies the requirements of the gas test chamber.
G.2 Construction of the gas test chamber
CO fire detectors respond when the signal(s) from one or more fire sensors fulfil certain criteria. The gas
concentration at the sensor(s) is related to the gas concentration surrounding the detector but the relation is
usually complex and dependent on several factors, such as orientation, mounting, air velocity, turbulence, rate
of rise of gas concentration etc. The relative change of the response value measured in the gas test chamber
is the main parameter considered when the stability of fire detectors is evaluated by testing in accordance with
this standard. The following points should be considered when designing and characterizing a gas test
chamber.
a) The larger the gas test chamber, the larger the volume of gas required during tests. Environmental
control, personal safety and uniform gas distribution will be more easily achieved if the volume of the gas
3 3
test chamber is kept to a minimum. A gas test chamber having a volume between 0,05 m and 0,1 m will
provide acceptable results. Figure G.1 gives an example for the construction of a gas test chamber
having a length of 500 mm, width of 400 mm and height of 400 mm.
b) The gas test chamber should be sealed to ensure that test gases do not escape and that potentially
pollutant gases do not enter. Consideration should be given to the choice of materials used in the
construction of the gas test chamber and associated pipe work to ensure that the test gases do not react
with the equipment and thus affect the gas concentration.
c) The response value measurements require increasing gas concentration which is best achieved in a
closed-loop gas test chamber.
d) The air flow created by a fan in the chamber will be turbulent, and needs to pass through one or several
flow straighteners (item 17 of Figure G.1) to create a nearly laminar and uniform air flow in the proximity
of the detector. This may be facilitated by using a filter, honeycomb or both, in line with, and upstream of
the detector. Care should be taken to ensure that the airflow is well mixed to give a uniform temperature
and gas concentration before entering the flow straightener. Efficient mixing may be obtained by feeding
the gas into the gas test chamber upstream the fan.
e) The gas test chamber may be placed inside a climatic chamber to provide heating and cooling during
environmental conditioning.
f) Special attention should be given to the arrangement of the elements in the working volume in order to
avoid disturbance of the test conditions e.g. due to turbulence.
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1 gas test chamber 12 detector under test
2 clean air inlet 13 CO measurement sensor
3 toxic gas inlet 14 CO meter
4 CO inlet 15 temperature sensor
5 pressure balance valve 16 humidity sensor
6 exhaust (purge) outlet 17 air straighteners
7 vacuum pump 18 air flow fans
8 air flow sensing probe 19 direction of airflow
9 ozone sampling tube 20 tray for test substances
10 ozone analyzer 21 five flow valves (3 inlets and 2 outlets)
11 detector mounting plate
Figure G.1 — Example of gas test chamber, side view
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Annex H
(informative)
Apparatus for impact test
H.1 General
This informative annex describes a possible construction for an apparatus which may be used for the impact
test specified in 5.6.4.2.
H.2 Apparatus construction
H.2.1 The apparatus (see Figure H1) consists essentially of a swinging hammer comprising a rectangular
section head (striker), with a chamfered impact face, mounted on a tubular steel shaft. The hammer is fixed
into a steel boss, which runs on ball bearings on a fixed steel shaft mounted in a rigid steel frame, so that the
hammer can rotate freely about the axis of the fixed shaft. The design of the rigid frame is such as to allow
complete rotation of the hammer assembly when the specimen is not present.
H.2.2 The striker is of dimensions 76 mm wide, 50 mm high and 94 mm long (overall dimensions) and is
manufactured from aluminium alloy (Al Cu4 Si Mg to ISO 209), solution treated and precipitation treated
condition. It has a plane impact face chamfered at (60 ± 1)° to the long axis of the head. The tubular steel
shaft has an outside diameter of (25 ± 0,1) mm with walls (1,6 ± 0,1) mm thick.
H.2.3 The striker is mounted on the shaft so that its long axis is at a radial distance of 305 mm from the axis
of rotation of the assembly, the two axes being mutually perpendicular. The central boss is 102 mm in outside
diameter and 200 mm long and is mounted coaxially on the fixed steel pivot shaft, which is approximately
25 mm in diameter, however the precise diameter of the shaft will depend on the bearings used.
H.2.4 Diametrically opposite the hammer shaft are two steel counter balance arms, each 20 mm in outside
diameter and 185 mm long. These arms are screwed into the boss so that the length of 150 mm protrudes. A
steel counter balance weight is mounted on the arms so that its position can be adjusted to balance the weight
of the striker and arms, as in Figure E.1. On the end of the central boss is mounted a 12 mm wide x 150 mm
diameter aluminium alloy pulley and round this an inextensible cable is wound, one end being fixed to the
pulley. The other end of the cable supports the operating weight.
H.2.5 The rigid frame also supports the mounting board on which the specimen is mounted by its normal
fixings. The mounting board is adjustable vertically so that the upper half of the impact face of the hammer will
strike the specimen when the hammer is moving horizontally, as shown in Figure H.1.
H.2.6 To operate the apparatus the position of the specimen and the mounting board is first adjusted as
shown in Figure H.1 and the mounting board is then secured rigidly to the frame. The hammer assembly is
then balanced carefully by adjustment of the counter balance weight with the operating weight removed. The
hammer arm is then drawn back to the horizontal position ready for release and the operating weight is
reinstated. On release of the assembly the operating weight will spin the hammer and arm through an angle of
3π/2 radians to strike the specimen. The mass of the operating weight to produce the required impact energy
of 1,9 J equals:
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kg
3π r
where
r is the effective radius of the pulley in metres. This equals approximately 0,55 kg for a pulley radius of
75 mm.
H.2.7 As the standard calls for a hammer velocity at impact of (1,5 ± 0,13) ms-1 the mass of the hammer
head will need to be reduced by drilling the back face sufficiently to obtain this velocity. It is estimated that a
head of mass of about 0,79 kg will be required to obtain the specified velocity, but this will have to be
determined by trial and error.
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1 mounting board 5 boss 9 counter balance arms
2 detector 6 pulley 10 operating weight
3 striker 7 270° angle of movement 11 counter balance weight
4 striker shaft 8 ball bearings
NOTE The dimensions shown are for guidance, apart from those relating to the hammer head.
Figure H.1 — Impact apparatus
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU

Construction Products Regulation
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
This European Standard has been prepared under the mandate M/109 for fire alarm/detection, fixed
firefighting, fire and smoke control and explosion suppression products given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
If this European standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the clauses of this
standard, shown in this annex, are considered to meet the provisions of the relevant mandate, under the
Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
This annex deals with the CE marking of the point carbon monoxide detectors intended for the uses indicated
in Table ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.
This annex has the same scope as in Clause 1 of this standard related to the aspects covered by the mandate
and is defined by Table ZA.1.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses
Product: Point carbon monoxide detectors

Intended use: Fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings
Essential characteristics Clauses in this and Regulatory Notes
other European classes
Standard(s) related
to essential
characteristics
Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity:
Individual alarm indication 4.2.1 description
Rate sensitive CO response (when provided) 4.2.2 description
Response to slowly developing fires (when 4.2.3 ratio
provided) None
Repeatability 4.2.4 ratio
Directional dependence 4.2.5 ratio
Reproducibility 4.2.6 ratio
Air movement 4.2.7 ratio
Operational reliability:
Connection of ancillary devices 4.3.1 description
Monitoring of detachable detectors 4.3.2 description
Manufacturer's adjustments 4.3.3 description
On-site adjustment of behaviour 4.3.4 description
Software controlled detectors (when provided) 4.3.5 description
Long term stability
4.3.6 ratio + description
Tolerance to supply voltage: 4.4 ratio
Variations in supply parameters
Performance parameters under fire conditions: 4.5 description
Fire sensitivity
Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity:
Temperature resistance:
Dry heat (operational) 4.6.1.1 description + ratio + value
Dry heat (endurance) 4.6.1.2 description + ratio + value
Cold (operational) 4.6.1.3 description + ratio + value
Humidity resistance:
Damp heat, cyclic (operational) 4.6.2.1 description + ratio + value
Damp heat, steady-state (operational) 4.6.2.2 description + ratio + value
Damp heat, steady-state (endurance) 4.6.2.3 description + ratio + value
Low humidity, steady-state (operational) 4.6.2.4 description + ratio + value
Corrosion resistance:
SO2 corrosion (endurance) 4.6.3 description + ratio + value
Shock and vibration resistance:
Shock (operational) 4.6.4.1 description + ratio + value
Impact (operational) 4.6.4.2 description + ratio + value
Vibration, sinusoidal (operational) 4.6.4.3 description + ratio + value
Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) 4.6.4.4 description + ratio + value
Electrical stability
EMC, immunity (operational) 4.6.5 description + ratio + value
Resistance to chemical agents
Exposure to high level of carbon monoxide 4.6.6.1 description + ratio + value
Exposure to chemical agents at environmental 4.6.6.2 description + ratio + value
concentrations
The declaration of the product performance related to certain essential characteristics is not required in those
Member States (MS) where there are no regulatory requirements on these essential characteristics for the
intended use of the product.
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In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MS are not obliged to determine nor
declare the performance of their products with regard to these essential characteristics and the option “No
performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking and in the declaration of
performance (see ZA.3) may be used for those essential characteristics.
ZA.2 Procedure for assessment and verification of constancy of performance

(AVCP) of point carbon monoxide detectors
ZA.2.1 System of AVCP
The AVCP system(s) of point carbon monoxide detectors indicated in Table ZA.1, established by EC
Decision1996/577/EC (OJEU L254 of 1996-10-08) as amended by EC Decision 2002/592/EC (OJEU L192 of
2002-07-20), is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s) and relevant level(s) or class(es) of
performance.
Table ZA.2 — System of AVPC
Product Intended use Level(s) or class(es) AVCP system

of performance
Fire detection/fire alarm: Alarm Fire safety - 1
devices
System 1: See Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) Annex V, 1.2.
The AVCP of the point carbon monoxide detectors in Table ZA.1 shall be according to the AVCP procedures
indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated
therein. The content of tasks of the notified body shall be limited to those essential characteristics as provided
for, if any, in Annex III of the relevant mandate and to those that the manufacturer intends to declare.
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Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for Fire alarm devices - point carbon
monoxide detectors under system 1
AVCP clauses
Tasks Content of the task
to apply
Parameters related to essential
characteristics of Table ZA.1
Factory production control (FPC) 6.3
relevant for the intended use which
are declared
Tasks for the
manufacturer
Further testing of samples taken Essential characteristics of
at factory according to the Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended 6.3.2.6
prescribed test plan use which are declared
Determination of the product

type on the basis of type testing
Essential characteristic of
(including sampling), type
Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended 6.2.1
calculation, tabulated values or
use
descriptive documentation of the
product
Tasks for the
product
Initial inspection of the characteristics of Table ZA.1,
certification 6.3.4
manufacturing plant and of FPC relevant for the intended use, which
body
are declared, Documentation of FPC
Continuous surveillance, characteristics of Table ZA.1,
assessment and evaluation of relevant for the intended use, which 6.3.5
FPC are declared,. Documentation of
FPC
ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP)
ZA.2.2.1 General
The manufacturer shall draw up the DoP and affixes the CE marking on the basis of AVCP system set out in
Annex V of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011:
— the factory production control and further testing of samples taken at the factory according to the
prescribed test plan, carried out by the manufacturer; and
— the certificate of constancy of performance issued by the notified product certification body on the basis of
determination of the product type on the basis of type testing (including sampling), type calculation,
tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product; initial inspection of the manufacturing plant
and of factory production control and continuous surveillance, assessment and evaluation of factory
production control.
ZA.2.2.2 Content
The model of the DoP is provided in Annex III of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. According to this
Regulation, the DoP shall contain, in particular, the following information:
— the reference of the product-type for which the declaration of performance has been drawn up;
— the AVCP system or systems of the construction product, as set out in Annex V of the CPR;
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— the reference number and date of issue of the harmonized standard which has been used for the
assessment of each essential characteristic;
— where applicable, the reference number of the Specific Technical Documentation used and the
requirements with which the manufacturer claims the product complies.
The DoP shall in addition contain:
a) the intended use or uses for the construction product, in accordance with the applicable harmonized
technical specification;
b) the list of essential characteristics, as determined in the harmonized technical specification for the
declared intended use or uses;
c) the performance of at least one of the essential characteristics of the construction product, relevant for
the declared intended use or uses;
d) where applicable, the performance of the construction product, by levels or classes, or in a description, if
necessary based on a calculation in relation to its essential characteristics determined in accordance with
the Commission determination regarding those essential characteristics for which the manufacturer shall
declare the performance of the product when it is placed on the market or the Commission determination
regarding threshold levels for the performance in relation to the essential characteristics to be declared;
e) the performance of those essential characteristics of the construction product which are related to the
intended use or uses, taking into consideration the provisions in relation to the intended use or uses
where the manufacturer intends the product to be made available on the market;
f) for the listed essential characteristics for which no performance is declared, the letters “NPD” (No
Performance Determined).
Regarding the supply of the DoP, Article 7 of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 applies.
The information referred to in Article 31 or, as the case may be, in Article 33 of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006, (REACH) shall be provided together with the DoP.
ZA.2.2.3 Example of DoP
The following gives an example of a filled-in DoP for point carbon monoxide detectors:
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DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE
[insert here the number of the DoP given by the manufacturer- (e.g. 001CPR2014-07-14)]
1. Unique identification code of the product-type:
[insert here the unique manufacturer's identification code of the product to which the DoP applies, (e.g. Point
carbon monoxide fire detector type FD-CO-500-AP)]
2. Type, batch or serial number or any other element allowing identification of the construction product as
required under Article 11(4):
[insert here the code given by the manufacturer for the construction product in accordance with the provisions
included in its FPC (e.g. Point carbon monoxide fire detector type FD-CO-500-AP)]
3. Intended use or uses of the construction product, in accordance with the applicable harmonized technical
specification, as foreseen by the manufacturer:
Fire detection and fire alarm systems installed in and around buildings
4. Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and contact address of the manufacturer as
required under Article 11(5), e.g.
AnyCo Ltd,
PO Box 210
EC1-0XX - United Kingdom
Tel. +44207123456
Fax: +44207123457
Email: sales@anyco.co.uk
5. Where applicable, name and contact address of the authorized representative whose mandate covers the
tasks specified in Article 12(2), e.g.
Anyone SA
PO Box 01
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel. +32987654321
Fax: +32123456789
E-mail: anyone@provider.be
6. System or systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the construction product
as set out in CPR, Annex V:
System 1
7. In case of the declaration of performance concerning a construction product covered by a harmonized

standard:
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The product certification body No1234 performed the determination of the product type under system 1 on the
basis of the type testing, the initial inspection of the manufacturing plant and of factory production control and
the continuous surveillance, assessment and evaluation of factory production control, and issued the
certificate of constancy of performance.
8. Declared performance:
Essential characteristic Performance Harmonized

technical
specification
Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity:
Individual alarm indication Red, visible at 6 m
Rate sensitive CO response (when provided) No alarm
Response to slowly developing fires (when provided) tA ≤ 1,6 x Si / R + 100 s and ΔS < 1,6
Repeatability ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Directional dependence ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Reproducibility ΔS1 < 1,33 and ΔS2 < 1,5
Air movement ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Operational reliability:
Connection of ancillary devices No effect
Monitoring of detachable detectors Fault signalled
Manufacturer's adjustments Not adjustable
On-site adjustment of behaviour Non-compliant settings declared in document xxx
Software controlled detectors (when provided) Documentation available, modular structure, invalid
data not permitted, program deadlock avoided. site
specific data in non-volatile memory with two-week
retention
Long term stability No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Tolerance to supply voltage:
Variations in supply parameters ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Performance parameters under fire conditions:
Fire sensitivity Alarms before EOT in each test fire
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Temperature resistance:
Dry heat (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Dry heat (endurance) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Cold (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Humidity resistance:
Damp heat, cyclic (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Damp heat, steady-state (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Damp heat, steady-state (endurance) No false operations, ΔS 1 and ΔS2 < 1,6 and S1min
and S2min ≥ 25 μl/l
Low humidity, steady-state (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Corrosion resistance:
SO2 corrosion (endurance) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Shock and vibration resistance:
Shock (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Impact (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Vibration, sinusoidal (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) No fault signals, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Electrical stability
EMC, immunity (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Resistance to chemical agents
Exposure to high level of carbon monoxide Alarm within 2 min and ΔS < 1,6 (or alarm/fault
signalled)
Exposure to chemical agents at environmental No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
concentrations
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9 The performance of the product identified in points 1 and 2 is in conformity with the declared performance
in point 8. This declaration of performance is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
identified in point 4.
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(name and function)
…………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………
(place, date of issue) (signature)
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
The CE marking symbol shall be in accordance with the general principles set out in Article 30 of
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly, together with the identification
number of the certification body and the number of the DoP, to the point carbon monoxide detector.
The CE marking symbol shall also be placed in the document(s) accompanying the point carbon monoxide
detector and it shall be followed by:
a) the last two digits of the year in which it was first affixed;
b) the name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or the identifying mark allowing identification of
the name and address of the manufacturer easily and without any ambiguity;
c) the unique identification code of the product- type;
d) the reference number of the declaration of performance;
e) the level or class of the performance declared;
f) the dated reference to the harmonized technical specification applied, EN 54-26:2015;
g) the identification number of the notified body;
h) the intended use as laid down in the harmonized technical specification applied.
The CE marking shall be affixed before the construction product is placed on the market. It may be followed
by a pictogram or any other mark notably indicating a special risk or use.
Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the information to be placed on the point carbon monoxide detector subject
to AVPC under system 1.
Figure ZA.2 gives an example of the information related to be placed in the commercial documents
accompanying the point carbon monoxide detector.
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CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol given in Directive

93/68/EEC
Identification number of the product certification body
1234 Reference number of the DoP
001CPR2014–07–14
Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information to be affixed on the point carbon monoxide
detector
CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

given in Directive 93/68/EEC.
Identification number of the product
1234 certification body
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 210, EC1–0XX - UK Name or identifying mark and registered
address of the producer or identifying mark
14 Last two digits of the year in which the

marking was first affixed
001CPR2014–07–14 Reference number of the DoP
EN 54–26:2015 No. of European Standard as referenced in

the OJEU
Point carbon monoxide fire detector - type FD-CO-500-AP Unique identification code of the product-type
as given by the manufacturer
Intended use as laid down in the European
Intended for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems installed
Standard applied
in and around buildings.
Level or class of the performance declared
Individual alarm indication: red, visible at 6 m

Rate sensitive CO response (when provided): No alarm
Response to slowly developing fires(when provided): tA ≤ 1,6 x
Si / R + 100 s and ΔS < 1,6
Repeatability: ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Directional dependence: ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Reproducibility: ΔS1 < 1,33 and ΔS2 < 1,5
Air movement: ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Connection of ancillary devices: No effect
Monitoring of detachable detectors: Fault signalled
Manufacturer's adjustments: Not adjustable
On-site adjustment of behaviour: Non-compliant settings declared in
document xxx
Software controlled detectors: Documentation available, modular
structure, invalid data not permitted, program deadlock avoided. site
specific data in non-volatile memory with 2-week retention
Long term stability: No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Variations in supply parameters: ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Fire sensitivity: Alarms before EOT in each test fire
Durability of nominal activation conditions/sensitivity
Dry heat (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Dry heat (endurance): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Cold (operational) No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Damp heat, cyclic (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and
Smin ≥ 25 μl/
Damp heat, steady-state (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6
and Smin ≥ 25 μl/
Damp heat, steady-state (endurance): No false operations, ΔS1 and
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ΔS2 < 1,6 and S1min and S2min ≥ 25 μl/l

Low humidity, steady-state (operational): No false operations,
ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
SO2 corrosion (endurance): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and
Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Shock (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Impact (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Vibration, sinusoidal (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and
Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance): No fault signals, ΔS < 1,6 and
Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
EMC, immunity (operational): No false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and
Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Exposure to high level of carbon monoxide: Alarm within 2 min and
ΔS < 1,6 (or alarm/fault signalled)
Exposure to chemical agents at environmental concentrations: No
false operations, ΔS < 1,6 and Smin ≥ 25 μl/l
Figure ZA.2 — Example of CE marking information in the documentation accompanying the point
carbon monoxide detector
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Bibliography
[1] EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001)
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Fire detection and fire alarm

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 54-26

Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 26: Carbon

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 January 2015.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

5.2.7 Air movement ....................................................................................................................................... 19

E.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 54

— Part 2: Control and indicating equipment;

— Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders;

— Part 4: Power supply equipment;

— Part 5: Heat detectors — Point detectors;

— Part 10: Flame detectors — Point detectors;

— Part 11: Manual call points;

— Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system components;

— Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment;

— Part 17: Short circuit isolators;

— Part 18: Input/output devices;

— Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors;

— Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment;

— Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors [currently at acceptance stage];

— Part 23: Fire alarm devices — Visual alarms devices;

— Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems — Loudspeakers;

— Part 25: Components using radio links;

— Part 27: Duct smoke detectors;

EN 54-1:2011, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction

EN 50130-4:2011, Alarm systems — Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard:

EN 60068-1:2014, Environmental testing — Part 1: General and guidance (IEC 60068-1:2013)

1) This document is currently impacted by the stand-alone amendments EN 54-7:2000/A1:2002 and

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions

EMC Electromagnetic compatibility

4.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity

4.2.1 Individual alarm indication

4.2.2 Rate sensitive CO response

4.2.3 Response to slowly developing fires

4.2.5 Directional dependence

4.2.7 Air movement

4.3 Operational reliability

4.3.1 Connection of ancillary devices

4.3.2 Monitoring of detachable detectors

4.3.3 Manufacturer's adjustments

4.3.4 On-site adjustment of behaviour

4.3.5 Software controlled detectors

4.3.5.2 Software documentation

4.3.5.2.1 Design overview

2) the way in which the modules interact;

3) the overall hierarchy of the program;

4.3.5.2.2 Design detail

b) a description of each module of the program, containing at least:

1) the name of the module;

2) a description of the tasks performed;

4.3.5.3 Software design