Esser 8000C - Standards and Guidelines

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Fire Alarm Computer 8000C / M
6.2 Standards and guidelines
The general technical rules must be observed when installing fire alarm systems. Any deviation
from those rules is only admissible if the same degree of safety can be ensured with different
means. Installations within the European Community are primarily subject to all EU regulations
defining the current standards for security systems.
In Germany, systems are considered to be in compliance with the general technical rules or the
standards of the EU for security systems if they meet the technical guidelines of the VDE (Verband
Deutscher Elektrotechniker, Association of German Electrical Engineers). They may also be
considered to be in compliance with the standards of the EU for security systems if they meet the
technical guidelines of another comparable institution within the European Community which have
been accepted in accordance with directive 73/23 EEC of the Council dd. 19 February 1973 –
directive on low-voltage systems- (ABL. EG No. L 77 page 29).
These are examples:
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DIN VDE 0100 Installation of power systems with nominal voltages up to 1000 Volt
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DIN VDE 0105 Operation of power installations
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DIN VDE 0108 Installation and operation of power installations in communal facilities
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DIN VDE 0185-103 Lightning protection systems
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DIN VDE 0701 Repair, modification and testing of electrical household appliances and similar
equipment
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DIN VDE 0800 Telecommunications
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DIN VDE 0815 Installation cables for communication and data processing systems
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DIN VDE 0833 Hazard detection systems
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DIN 14675 Fire alarm systems
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DIN VDE 0845 Protection of telecommunication systems against lightning, electrostatic
discharges, and surge from electric power installations
These technical guidelines must be observed within the European Community. The VDE
guidelines must be observed within Germany. In other countries (e.g. U.S.A.: NFPA and UL
requirements), the relevant national standards, guidelines and legislation must be observed.
In addition to the above, the guidelines of the German VdS Schadenversicherer GmbH,
Association of German Property Insurers) may apply for systems installed in Germany.
These are e.g.:
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VdS 2046 Safety rules for electrical power systems with voltages up to 1000 V
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VdS 2015 Electrical appliances and systems – rules for damage prevention
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VdS 2095 Design and installation of fire alarm systems
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