Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

21 April 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

US ISO 7240-3:2010, Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 3: Audible alarm devices 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Description of the measure

This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, and performance criteria for audible alarm devices intended to signal an audible warning of fire between a detection and alarm system and the occupants of a building. It is intended to cover only those devices which derive their operating power by means of a physical electrical connection to an external source such as a fire alarm system. This part of US ISO 7240 is also intended to cover audible alarm devices capable of giving voice messages by the application of specific requirements, tests and performance criteria. This standard specifies fire alarm audible alarm devices for two types of application environment, type A for indoor use and type B for outdoor use. This part of US ISO 7240 is not intended to cover: loudspeaker-type devices primarily intended for emitting emergency voice messages that are generated from an external audio source; and supervisory audible alarm devices, e.g. within the control and indicating equipment. 

Reference of the measure

US ISO 7240-3:2010 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fire detection and alarm systems 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.