US ISO 7240-23:2013, Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 23: Visual alarm devices

This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for visual alarm devices in a fixed installation intended to signal a visual warning of a fire between a fire detection and alarm system and occupants in and around buildings. This standard specifies visual alarm devices for three types of application environment. It is only applicable to pulsing or flashing visual alarm devices, for example xenon beacons or rotating beacons. It is not applicable to devices giving continuous light output. This standard is not intended to cover visual indicators, for example, on detectors or on the control and indicating equipment.

Source of regulation

The Uganda National Bureau of standards 

Publication of regulation

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

Date of implementation

21 April 2015 

Regulation file