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 7240-16:2007, Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 16: Sound system control and indicating equipment 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Description of the measure

This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements for sound system control and indicating equipment (s.s.c.i.e.) for use in buildings and structures as part of a sound system for emergency purposes (s.s.e.p.) (see in US ISO 7240-1). The s.s.c.i.e. is primarily intended to broadcast information for the protection of lives within one or more specified areas in an emergency, to effect a rapid and orderly mobilization of occupants in an indoor or outdoor area. This includes systems using loudspeakers to broadcast voice announcements for emergency purposes, alert signals complying with ISO 7731, and evacuate signals complying with ISO 8201. The overall requirements of an s.s.e.p., especially concerning audibility and intelligibility, are contained within ISO 7240-19. In addition to ensuring compliance with this standard, the manufacturer should also consider the requirements of ISO 7240-19, national regulations, codes and standards that affect the s.s.c.i.e. design and usability. For example, some regulations require certain optional functions to be available on all s.s.c.i.e. installed within the jurisdiction. The use of the equipment for normal sound reinforcement and distribution systems purposes under nonhazardous circumstances is not excluded. This standard can also be used for the assessment of similar control and indicating equipment for use in systems where the warning-signal broadcast does not include a voice message. This standard does not apply to systems using only sounders or bells. 

Reference of the measure

US ISO 7240-16:2007 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fire detection and alarm systems — Sound system control and indicating equipment 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.