Non-Tariff Barriers

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 7240-6:2011, Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 6: Carbon monoxide fire detectors using electro-chemical cells
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, and performance criteria for point fire detectors using electro-chemical cells that operate using carbon-monoxide detection principles for use in fire detection and alarm systems installed in buildings (see US ISO 7240-1). For the testing of other types of CO fire detectors working on different principles, this part of US ISO 7240 can be used only for guidance. Fire detectors with special characteristics and developed for specific risks are not covered by this standard.
Reference of the measure: US ISO 7240-6:2011
Measure also domestic: Yes

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