EV3000
COMMISSIONING LOG BOOK
15 Definitions
Activating device - a device capable of being operated automatically or manually to initiate an
alarm signal, e.g. a detector, a manual call point, or a pressure switch.
Alarm system - facility provided in a building to give an alarm in the event of fire, civil commotion,
bomb threat, leakage of toxic or noxious fumes, structural damage, or other emergency.
Alarm signal - a signal given by fire alarm, or other alarm system, at the fire indicator panel (FACP)
or other panel to alert wardens and other nominated personnel as necessary to commence
prescribed actions.
Alarm zone - the specific portion of a building or complex identified by a particular alarm zone
facility.
Alert signal - an audible signal, or combination of audible and visible signals, from the Occupant
warning system to alert wardens and other nominated personnel as necessary to commence
prescribed actions.
Approved and approval - approved by, or the approval of, the Regulatory Authority concerned.
Control and indicating equipment (CIE) - a combination of control equipment and indicating
equipment.
Control equipment - equipment which controls the receipts and transmission of signals within the
fire detection and alarm system or initiates other action.
Emergency alarm initiating device - a manually operated device by which an alarm is given to
indicate an emergency.
Emergency condition - is a condition which requires the evacuation of the building or zone.
Emergency control panel (ECP) - a panel by means of which the occupant warning system and the
occupant intercommunication system (if any) in the building may be operated [NOTE: see also
definition of master emergency control panel (MECP)].
Occupant intercommunication system (OIS) - a two-way system which provides voice
communication between the controlling emergency control panel (ECP) and the warden
intercommunication points (WIPS).
Occupant warning and intercommunication system (OWIS) - a combined occupant warning and
intercommunication system.
Occupant warning system (OWS) - a system to provide a distinctive audible signal, verbal
address, and visible signals as required, during an emergency condition.
Evacuation sequence - a pre-programmed sequence initiating alert and evacuation signals to
evacuation zones as required by the Regulations Authority.
Evacuation signal - an audible signal, or combination of audible signals, from the occupant warning
system to indicate to wardens and building occupants generally that an evacuation or other
prescribed actions are necessary.
Evacuation zone - a specific portion of a building or complex, in which the evacuation procedures
are managed by one zone warden. [NOTE: this term should not be confused with the concept of 'fire
alarm zone'. Fire alarm zone may or may not cover the same area as an evacuation zone.]
Factory connections - are connections made during manufacture and should not require any field
alterations.
Field connections - are connections made to FACP or ancillary equipment at the project during
installation.
Firmware - the basic operating program which is not intended to be field changeable.
House warden - a person who, during an emergency, assumes control over the building and its
occupants and is the prime contact with the appropriate emergency services(s).
Interface - The interconnection between equipment which permits the transfer of data.
Main equipment - equipment essential to the operation of the system including, control equipment,
amplification equipment and power supply modules.
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