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Abstract

Adopts ISO/FDIS 7240-5:2003, which provides requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point type heat detectors for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. It has been varied for Australian conditions.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee FP-002 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 16 June 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-002:
Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
CSIRO
Deafness Forum of Australia
Department of Human Services (VIC)
Engineers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
National Electrical and Communications Association
National Fire Industry Association
Property Council of Australia
Society of Fire Safety

Scope

This part of ISO 7240 specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point heat detectors for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings (see ISO 7240-1).
For other types of heat detector, or for detectors intended for use in other environments, this part of ISO 7240 can be used only for guidance. Heat detectors with special characteristics and developed for specific risks are not covered by this part of ISO 7240.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 08/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 08/07/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	FP-002
Supersedes	DR 03323 CP
Revision Of	DR AS ISO 7240.5:2018
Superseded By	AS ISO 7240.5:2018