scope:

This standard sets performance requirements for electrically powered bells and horns to sound an alarm in the event of fire or other abnormal condition for the protection of occupants, building space, structure, area, or object.

Purpose

This standard states testing and certification requirements for audible notification appliances (hereafter referred to as appliances) such as electrically powered bells and horns, but not speakers, used for automatic fire alarm signaling.

Testing and certification criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a surveillance program. Evaluation for environmental or hazardous location ratings will require additional examination per other standards such as Examination Standard 3600 - Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.