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Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System

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Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System design,

installation and commissioning

Part 4: Emergency warning and intercommunication

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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee FP-002, Fire Detection,
Warning, Control and Intercom Systems, and is the result of a consensus among the
representatives on the Committee to produce it as an Australian Standard.
It is a revision of AS 2220.2—1989 that specified the requirements for the installation of
emergency warning and intercommunication systems. This part of AS 1670 is drafted on the
basis of required functions that are to be provided on all emergency warning and
intercommunication systems and optional functions (with requirements) which may be

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provided. The optional functions enable the system to be installed with either the warning
functions, the intercommunication functions or both. It is intended that the options be used
for specific applications when required.
This Standard may be used in conjunction with the fire detection system installation
requirements specified in AS 1670.1 to form a complete fire detection, warning, control and
intercom system.

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Maintenance requirements for control and indicating equipment is included in AS 1851,
Maintenance of fire protection equipment.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS

Page

FORWORD ................................................................................................................................ 5

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE......................................................................................................................... 4

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1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS................................................................................... 4
1.4 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................. 5
1.5 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER STANDARDS .......................................................... 5
1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES....................................... 5

SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................... 6

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2.2 EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION PANELS (EWIPs) ... 6
2.3 DISTRIBUTED EQUIPMENT PROTECTION........................................................... 7
2.4 WIRING ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 EMERGENCY NOTICE.............................................................................................. 8
2.6 OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 8
2.7 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT .................................................................................... 8

SECTION 3 POWER SUPPLY

3.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 MAIN POWER SOURCE............................................................................................ 9
3.3 STAND-BY POWER SOURCE .................................................................................. 9
3.4 POWER SOURCE RATING ....................................................................................... 9
3.5 BATTERY CAPACITY............................................................................................... 9
3.6 CHARGING CURRENT ........................................................................................... 10
3.7 POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS ...................................................................... 10
3.8 BATTERIES AND ENCLOSURES........................................................................... 11
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3.9 ANCILLARY LOADS............................................................................................... 11

SECTION 4 EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................ 12
4.3 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 12
4.4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 13
4.5 WIRING .................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 LOUDSPEAKERS..................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 5 INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................... 5
5.3 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 5
5.4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................... 5
5.5 WIRING ...................................................................................................................... 5
5.6 WARDEN INTERCOM POINTS ................................................................................ 6

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SECTION 6 COMMISSIONING
6.1 GENERAL CHECKS .................................................................................................. 4
6.2 SPECIFIC EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM CHECKS....................................... 4
6.3 SPECIFIC INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM CHECKS ..................................... 4
6.4 DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................... 5

APPENDICES
A MEASUREMENT METHOD...................................................................................... 6
B MEASUREMENT OF SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY ................................................. 4

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C WIRING SYSTEMS RATING .................................................................................... 7
D EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM ................. 9
E COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT ......................................................................... 11

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FORWORD
An emergency warning and intercommunication system is a life-safety system for
installation within a building or site. The purpose is to provide early warning of an
emergency, and to assist in the orderly evacuation of personnel in emergencies such as, but
not limited to, fire, smoke, civil commotion, bomb threats, siege, explosion, leakage of
toxic substances or fumes and structural damage. A guide to the development of evacuation
procedures is described in AS 3745.
To achieve this aim, the emergency warning and intercommunication system has the

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following capabilities as appropriate:
(a) Receive fire alarm signals from a fire detection system.
(b) Delivery of intelligible speech for emergency announcements and directions.
(c) Audible, and where required, visual emergency signals.
(d) Provision for automatic and manual operation.
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Ease of operation.
Continuous operation under conditions of the emergency.
Independence from other systems in manual operation.
Provide a positive means of communication between the chief warden and the various
floor or area wardens.
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning

Part 4: Emergency warning and intercommunication

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S E CT I ON 1 S COP E AND GE NE RAL

1.1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies the requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of
emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS) comprising components

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complying with the requirements of the appropriate product Standards. The EWIS may
include an optional emergency warning system, an optional intercommunication system or
both systems.
NOTE: The general method of operation of the EWIS and the response of personnel is
described in AS 3745.

1.2 APPLICATION
The requirements of this Standard apply to the installation of an EWIS installed either
‘stand alone’ or as an integral part of a fire detection, warning, control and intercom
system. Where optional emergency warning functions or intercommunication functions are
required, they shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 and 5 (as
applicable).

1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

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1259 Acoustics—Sound level meters
1269 Acoustics—Occupational noise management
1428 Design for access and mobility
1428.2 Enhanced and additional requirements—Buildings and facilities
1603 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
1603.5 Part 5: Manual call points
1603.11 Part 11: Visual warning devices
2484 Fire—Glossary of terms
2484.2 Fire protection and firefighting equipment
2676 Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary
batteries in buildings
2706 Numerical values—Rounding and interpretation of limiting values
3745 Emergency control organization and procedures for buildings
4428 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—Control and indicating
equipment
4428.0 Part 0 General
AS
4428.4 Part 4: Emergency warning and intercommunication
4428.5 Part 5: Power supply units
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2293 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings

2293.1 Part 1: System design, installation and operations
AS/NZS
3000 Electrical installations—Buildings, structures and premises
3013 Electrical installations—Classification of the fire and mechanical performance
of wiring systems
3100 Approval and test specification—General requirements for electrical
equipment
IEC

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60849 Sound systems for emergency purposes
BCA Building Code of Australia

1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions given in AS 2484.2 and those below apply:
1.4.1 Emergency call point

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A device complying with the requirements of AS 1603.5 with the exception that it shall be
coloured white and shall bear the legend ‘Emergency alarm’.
1.4.2 Evacuation zone
A subdivision of the premises such that the occurrence of an emergency within it will be
indicated separately from any other subdivision.
1.4.3 Fire compartment
The total space of a building or any part of a building separated from the remainder by
walls and or floors each having a fire resistance level not less than that required for a fire
wall by the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
1.4.4 Main equipment
Equipment essential to the operation of the system including control equipment,
amplification equipment and power supply modules.
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1.4.5 Signal reception area
An evacuation zone within a building where warning signals are conveyed to building
occupants.

1.5 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER STANDARDS

The emergency warning system shall comply with the appropriate electrical safety
requirements specified in AS 3000 and the individual parts of the installation shall comply
with the appropriate Australian Standards listed in Clause 1.3.

1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES

For the purpose of assessing compliance with this Standard, the specified values herein
shall be interpreted in accordance with the 'rounding method' described in AS 2706, i.e. the
observed or calculated value shall be rounded to the same number of figures as in the
specified limiting value and then compared with the specified limiting value. For example,
for specified limiting values of 2.5, 2.50, and 2.500, the observed or calculated value would
be rounded respectively to the nearest 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001.

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2.1 COMPONENTS
The minimum system shall comprise emergency warning and intercommunication (EWI)
control and indicating equipment (CIE) complying with AS 4428.4.

2.2 EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION PANELS (EWIPs)

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2.2.1 Location
The master emergency warning panel (MEWP) and any additional emergency warning and
intercommunication panels (EWIPs) that may be required shall be installed in approved
locations complying with the following requirements:
(a) The EWIP area shall be secure.
(b) The ambient noise level at the EWIP shall be not greater than 70 dB(A).

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NOTE: This Standard expects the ambient noise level to be assessed taking into consideration
the unusual circumstances of an emergency. For example, during a fire, it is expected that a
fire brigade booster pump may be operating outside the building, possibly increasing the
noise level in the lobby area above 70 dB(A). The lobby area in this case would be unsuitable,
for the EWP, unless provisions were made for its acoustic isolation.
Access to the EWIP shall not be obstructed.
Operation of the EWIP shall not obstruct the evacuation of the building.
Visible indications shall remain readily distinguishable under all ambient lighting
conditions.
(f) All controls and indicators shall be not less than 750 mm and not more than 1850 mm
above floor level.
(g) The EWIP shall be located in an area that presents a low risk to the equipment and
personnel in an emergency.
NOTE: It is recommended that a telephone, with access to the public network, be provided in the
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vicinity of the MEWP.
2.2.2 Physical working environment
The following physical working environment requirements shall apply:
(a) Lighting In addition to the normal lighting pertaining to the area in which the EWIP
is installed, emergency lighting complying with AS 2293.1 shall be provided.
(b) Workspace The workspace for operational personnel shall be arranged so as to
minimize distraction by peripheral activities and its plan dimensions shall be not less
than those specified in Figure 2.1.
(c) Enclosure EWI CIE may share a common or adjoining enclosure with other CIE of
the AS 4428 suite of Standards provided that where emergency warning and
intercommunication systems are both incorporated the controls shall be located such
that they can be used by a separate individual to that operating other CIE.
(d) Safety The area shall be free of ignition sources and stored combustible materials,
i.e. areas such as electrical switch rooms, store rooms and the like, are not acceptable
locations.

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES

FIGURE 2.1 EMERGENCY WARNING PANEL—PERSONNEL WORKSPACE

2.2.3 Interconnection to the fire CIE

The EWI CIE shall be interconnected with the fire CIE where provided.

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Any fire CIE connected to the EWI CIE shall have an isolate facility to allow the fire
detection system to be tested without initiating operation of the EWIS.

2.3 DISTRIBUTED EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

Distributed equipment installed in a fire compartment or evacuation zone, serving other
than the fire compartment or evacuation zone in which it is installed, is not permitted,
except where the distributed equipment is installed in a fire isolated area that is free of
ignition sources and stored combustible materials.
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2.4 WIRING
2.4.1 Wiring protection
The wiring of the EWIS shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000,
AS/NZS 3013 and Appendix C. It shall be stranded, except where mineral insulated metal
sheathed (MIMS), and shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than 0.75 mm2 . It shall
be dedicated to EWIS functions, except that the wiring may be shared with systems
complying with other parts of the AS 1670, provided that the wiring complies with the most
onerous requirements of the relevant part of AS 1670.
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Australian Communications Authority (ACA).
2.4.2 Joints and terminations
Joints and terminations shall be made only in a suitably labelled enclosed terminal box
employing fixed terminations, and rated the same as the cable, in accordance with
AS/NZS 3013, where applicable.
Joints and terminations associated with vertical riser cables shall be made within the

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associated fire isolated duct.
2.4.3 Separation from other systems
The wiring of the EWIS and its associated extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits shall be
separate and distinct from power and light circuits (see AS 3000 for segregation of wiring
systems requirements).

2.5 EMERGENCY NOTICE

A notice providing instructions to be followed in case of emergency shall be positioned
adjacent to each EWIP.
NOTE: The text of the notice is not specified in this Standard as this depends on the type of
building, type of system and evacuation procedures required (refer to AS 3745).

2.6 OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS

Operator’s instructions complying with the requirements of AS 4428.0 shall be attached to,
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or mounted adjacent to all EWIPs.
These instructions shall be readily visible and legible, and shall be designed to remain so
after being in service for the expected life of the system.

2.7 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT

The installer shall complete a statement, a typical example of which is shown in
Appendix D.

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S E CT I ON 3 P OWE R S UP P LY

3.1 GENERAL
The power supply unit (PSU) shall comply with the requirements of AS 4428.5 and the
specific requirements set out in AS 4428.4, whichever is the lesser.
When calculating the capacity of the PSU, consideration shall be made to accommodate any
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non-emergency situations.
Where the CIE uses a PSU common with other permitted CIE, the PSU shall comply with
the most onerous requirement of any of the connected CIE and each CIE supply feed shall
be provided with an isolation switch and over-current protection.

3.2 MAIN POWER SOURCE

The CIE shall be energized by a reliable source of supply and shall be connected in

(a)
(b)
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accordance with AS 3000. The power source shall be either—
an a.c. supply from an electricity authority; or
a source of equal quality and reliability to Clause 3.2(a).

3.3 STAND-BY POWER SOURCE

The system shall be provided with a stand-by power source that is capable of operating the
system should the main power source fail.
Where the stand-by power source is a battery, the battery shall comply with the
requirements of AS 4428.5.

3.4 POWER SOURCE RATING

3.4.1 Main power source
The main power source shall be capable of operating the system in its quiescent state,
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including any quiescent ancillary load and all fault and isolation indication loads without
reliance on the stand-by power source. Where the main power source is also used for
charging the batteries it shall simultaneously charge the batteries as specified in Clause 3.6.
Where the EWIS uses a common PSU, the main power supply shall be capable of supplying
the sum of main power source loads specified in each of the CIE system design, installation
and commissioning Standards.
3.4.2 Stand-by power source
The stand-by power source shall be capable of supplying all quiescent loads for at least 24 h
followed by not less than 30 min operation at full load. Where the stand-by power source is
a battery, the battery capacity shall be calculated in accordance with Clause 3.5. The battery
capacity shall be increased by 25% to allow for a loss of capacity to 80% considered as its
end of life.

3.5 BATTERY CAPACITY

The battery capacity requirement shall be determined as follows:
(a) Determine the quiescent load current I Q. Where the load may vary, the worst case
average over any 24 h period shall be used.
(b) Determine the full load current I A.

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(c) Determine the capacity de-rating factor FC of the battery when discharged at the half
hour rate taking into account the minimum operating voltage of the connected CIE.
Where more than one CIE is connected to the battery, use the highest minimum of
any of the CIEs.
(d) The 20 h discharge battery capacity C20 at 15°C to 30°C shall be determined as
follows:
C 20 = 1 . 25 ((I Q × TQ ) + F C (I A × TA ))
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I Q is the total quiescent current;
I A is the total current in alarm state;
1.25 is the uplift factor for expected battery deterioration;
FC is the battery re-rating factor at half hour discharge rate;
T Q is the quiescent stand-by power source time, (nominally 24 h); and

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T A is the full load stand-by power source time, (nominally 0.5 h).
Where the average battery temperature is outside 15° to 30°C the battery manufacturer’s
data shall be used to determine any further de-rating factor to be applied.
NOTE: T Q and T A values may increase by project requirement.

3.6 CHARGING CURRENT

The battery charging current shall return a charge to a discharged battery, within 24 h,
sufficient to maintain the system for 5 h on normal quiescent load followed by 30 min on
full load. A factor of 1.25 shall be provided to take into account various losses during
charging.
A discharged battery is one that has reached the minimum CIE operating voltage when
discharged at the nominal quiescent current.
The minimum charging current I C, is calculated as follows:
1.25((I Q × 5)+ FC (I A × 0.5))
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IC =
24

3.7 POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS

The main power source capacity shall meet the requirements of this Standard and a typical
set of calculations may be as follows:
I PSU = I Q + I C and

I Q = I QEWS + I QANC + the greater of (I QCIE , I ACIE )

where
IPSU is the total current required to power the system in its quiescent state and to
charge the battery;
IC is the charging current calculated in Clause 3.6;
I QEWS is the highest quiescent current of the EWIS;
I QANC is any quiescent ancillary load connected;
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I ACIE is any alarm current of other CIE required to be supplied by the main power
source.

3.8 BATTERIES AND ENCLOSURES

3.8.1 General
Batteries shall be located and installed in accordance with the requirements of AS 2676 and
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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The battery and enclosure shall be readily accessible for inspection.
Battery enclosures shall be secured from unauthorized persons by a locked door. The key
shall be identical with other keys required for access to the control and indicating
equipment as specified in AS 4428.4. Where the battery enclosure is integral with the EWIP
it shall comply with the requirements of AS 4428.4.
For non-sealed batteries, the battery enclosure shall not be above the enclosure of any CIE.

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The connecting leads to the battery shall be clearly labelled to reduce the possibility of
reverse connections to the battery. The battery shall not be tapped for intermediate voltages
and all connections shall be made using suitable connectors.
Where batteries are not adjacent to the EWIP all cabling shall have protection (see
Tables 4.1 and 5.1 and Figures 4.1 and 5.1) and a minimum rating of WS 51 W with the
mechanical rating upgraded dependent upon the hazard as defined in AS/NZS 3013 (see
Appendix C).

3.9 ANCILLARY LOADS

Ancillary loads connected shall be provided with current limiting or overload protection.
Ancillary control devices or isolation relays external to the CIE shall be installed within
protective enclosures and shall be marked or labelled with the words ‘EMERGENCY
WARNING SYSTEM’.
Ancillary loads not directly forming part of the emergency warning and intercommunication
systems (e.g. connections to building monitoring and control system) shall not draw a total
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current exceeding 2A.

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4.1 GENERAL
Where the installation includes an emergency warning system (EWS), the additional
requirements of Section 4 shall be met.

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In addition to components listed in Section 2, the minimum EWS shall comprise—
(a) Emergency call points;
(b) Audible warning devices; and
(c) Visual warning devices (VWD) (where applicable) complying with AS 1603.11.
The individual equipment items shall be selected in order to achieve stable and reliable

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performance. The system shall use components in accordance with the component
manufacturer’s specifications.

4.3 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1 Distribution of audible signals
The audible warning signals shall be distributed throughout the appropriate evacuation
zones by a system of loudspeakers.
NOTES:
1 It is recommended that at least one power amplifier for each evacuation zone be provided.
2 Consideration is recommended for the distribution of warning signals for the hearing
impaired via means other than loudspeakers, such as—
(a) visual warning devices (see AS 1603.11);
(b) induction loop systems (see AS 1428.2) where it augments a sound re-enforcement
system; and
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(c) other sensory systems.
4.3.2 Output of loudspeakers
At all places within the signal reception area, the A-weighted sound pressure level during
the ‘On’ phases of the audible warning signals, measured with the time-weighting
characteristic F (Fast) (see AS 1259), shall clearly exceed the highest A-weighted sound
pressure level of the background noise averaged over a continuous period of 60 s and shall
not be less than 65 dB (see ISO 7731). Additional visual and tactile signals shall be
provided to back up the audible warning signals if the averaged A-weighted sound pressure
level of the background noise is higher than 95 dB.
If the audible warning signals are intended to arouse sleeping occupants, the minimum A-
weighted sound pressure level of the signal shall be 75 dB at the bedhead, with all doors
closed.
NOTE: 75 dB(A) may not be adequate to awaken all sleeping occupants.
In areas having high ambient noise levels, the audible warning system shall be reinforced
by a system of visual warning devices or other devices, to provide sensory stimulation
adequate to the needs of the person at risk. The temporal pattern described in ISO 8201
shall be imposed on the visual and tactile emergency evacuation signals.
NOTE: The evacuation tone specified above, is described in ISO 8201.

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The performance of the EWS under stand-by power source operation shall not cause audible
emergency signals to fall by more than 6 dB SPL below the minimum requirement when
tested after 24 h of quiescent operation and the period required to evacuate the premises,
which shall in no case be less than 30 min.
Loudspeakers installed within the vicinity of any emergency warning panel (EWP) or
warden intercom point (WIP) shall not inhibit nor adversely affect the operation of the
system. In particular care shall be taken that the proximity and power setting for any
speakers near the EWP do not cause acoustic feedback when the microphone is used.
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imposed by loud noises, the sound pressure level and content shall be arranged to provide
warning for the staff and minimize trauma.
4.3.3 Voice message
The emergency evacuation signal shall include a verbal messages stating ‘Emergency’ and
‘Evacuate Now’. These messages shall be inserted in accordance with ISO 8201.
NOTE: ISO 8201 permits longer additional voice messages to be inserted between evacuate signal
cycles.

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4.3.4 Intelligibility
At all places within the evacuation zone where ambient noise figures are less than
85 dB(A), the speech transmission index (STI) shall be ≥ 0.5 . The rating of speech
intelligibility shall be in accordance with the CIS method of IEC 60849 1998 (see
Appendices A and B). The average speech SPL shall not exceed 110 dB(A).
The performance of the EWS under standby power source operation shall not cause the CIS
index to fall below 0.65 (0.45 STI) when tested after 24 h of quiescent operation and the
period required to evacuate the premises, which shall in no case be less than 30 min.
4.3.5 Visual warning devices
Visual warning devices shall be installed in areas where the background A-weighted
ambient noise level exceeds 95 dB(A) or where the wearing of hearing protection devices is
required (see AS 1269), or where required by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for
hearing impaired persons.
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4.4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4.4.1 Initiation
The EWS can be initiated by a fire detection system, emergency call points or at each EWP.
Where emergency call points initiate the system, they shall be installed at the following
locations:
(a) The MEWP.
(b) Each EWP (if installed).
(c) Adjacent to each warden intercom point (WIP) (when installed).
(d) Areas of the evacuation zone not protected by detection or suppression systems.
Manual call points connected to the fire detection system and installed in the above
locations shall meet the requirements of this clause.
4.4.2 Alert signal duration
Unless otherwise specified in the building emergency management plan, the alert signal
duration shall be set to 0 s and only the evacuation signal shall be produced.
Where the alert signal is used, it shall continue to operate until manual control of the
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automatically replaced by an evacuation signal. The prescribed time shall be established to

suit the building in question but shall not exceed 10 min.
NOTE: For buildings over 25 m effective height, determined in accordance with the BCA, the
alert signal duration and any automatic sequencing of the evacuation signal should consider
horizontal and vertical exiting, occupant characteristics, the building design approach, affected
compartments and adjacent compartments as a sequence and management in use principles.
4.4.3 Use of the EWIS for non-emergency purposes
The EWIS may be used for public address or background music under non-emergency
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(a) the EWI CIE is designed to override these functions as specified in AS 4428.4;
(b) the capacity of the power supply unit (PSU) provides sufficient current and meets any
additional non-emergency load imposed;
(c) the system integrity is maintained; and
(d) specified continuous fault monitoring and indicating functions are maintained.

4.5 WIRING
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4.5.1 Wiring protection
All cabling required to have protection (see Table 4.1 and Figure 4.1) shall have a minimum
rating of WS 51 W with the mechanical rating upgraded dependent upon the hazard as
defined in AS/NZS 3013 (see Appendix C).
4.5.2 Integrity of circuits
Wiring between EWPs, remote amplification equipment, FIP, evacuation zone loudspeakers
and emergency call points shall be arranged so that a single short circuit or open circuit
shall not affect the normal operation of any other zone.
4.5.3 Circuit supervision
Where fault supervision of the system field wiring is required, any condition that will affect
the normal operation of the system shall be detected and reported at all MEWPs and EWPs,
this shall include the removal of any actuating or output device that is a dedicated part of
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TABLE 4.1
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ON CABLING AND SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
Component Requirement
(a) Trunk cabling
(i) Cables, including joints and terminations, which Protection required
traverse any fire compartment to service another fire See Clause 4.5.1
compartment
(ii) Cables, including joints and terminations, which Protection required
traverse any evacuation zone to service another See Clause 4.5.1

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evacuation zone
(b) Zone cabling
(i) Cables, including joints and terminations, running Protection not required
within a single fire compartment not traversing an
evacuation zone boundary
(ii) Cables, including joints and terminations running Protection not required
within a single evacuation zone and traversing a fire
compartment boundary
(c)

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Fire CIE interface cabling
(i) Cables, including joints and terminations between fire
CIE and EWI CIE where automatic evacuation
sequencing is required
Protection required, except where the
equipment is in the same room and not
separated by more than 2 m
See Clause 4.5.1
Cables, including joints and terminations between fire Protection required, except where the
CIE warning system control output and the EWI CIE equipment is in the same room and not
separated by more than 2 m
See Clause 4.2.1
(iii) Cables, including joints and terminations between fire Protection not required
CIE and EWI CIE other than that defined in (c)(ii)
(d) EWP interconnection
Cables, including joints and terminations between EWPs and Protection required
EWI CIE See Clause 4.2.1
(e) Zone-terminating equipment
Speakers, lights and emergency call points Protection not required
(f) Distributed equipment Protection required (See Clause 2.3)
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4.6 LOUDSPEAKERS
4.6.1 General
Loudspeakers shall be permanently fixed in position.
4.6.2 Connection facilities
Each incoming and outgoing conductor of the same potential shall be connected to a
separate screw or clamping facility. Terminal blocks shall be securely fixed to the
loudspeaker. Terminals shall only be accessible with the use of tools.
Speakers operated at voltages above ELV shall comply with the requirements of
AS/NZS 3100.
4.6.3 Stress on conductors and terminals
Conductors shall be so supported and connected that there will be no undue mechanical
stress on the conductors or the terminations to which they are connected.

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FIGURE 4.1 TYPICAL CABLE PROTECTION SCHEMATIC

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TABLE 4.2
SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS ON SIGNAL LINES
Connection Monitoring requirements
(a) Speaker lines
Loud speaker lines between EWI CIE and loud speakers Open circuit and short circuit

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(b) Visual warning device lines
Outgoing signal lines between EWI CIE and visual alarm Open circuit and short circuit
(c) Alarm-initiating signal lines
(i) All alarm-initiating signal lines between EWI CIE Open circuit and short circuit Short
and fire CIE circuit may be interpreted as a fire
alarm
NOTE: This may be satisfied by the warning system
supervisor specified by the fire CIE or the EWI CIE.
(ii) Alarm-initiating signal lines between EWI CIE and Open circuit and short circuit Short

(d)

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emergency call points

EWI CIE signal lines

Signal lines between physically separated parts of the EWI
CIE
EWI CIE fault signal to fire CIE
circuit may be interpreted as an EWS
alarm

Open circuit and short circuit

Not required (provided by fire CIE)

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S E CT I ON 5 I NT E RCOMMUNI C AT I ON
S YS T E M RE QUI RE ME NT S

5.1 GENERAL
Where the installation includes an intercommunication system, the additional requirements
of Section 5 shall be met.

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In addition to components listed in Section 2, the minimum system shall comprise Warden
intercom points (WIPs).

5.3 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Crosstalk, clarity and intelligibility
Crosstalk, clarity and intelligibility of conversation between the WIP and the

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intercommunication panel after installation shall not suffer degradation below the minimum
requirement of AS 4428.4.
5.3.2 Aural call signal
The WIP aural call signal shall have a sound pressure level (SPL) of not less than 80 dB(A)
when measured at a distance of 1 m from the WIP. The SPL of the WIP aural call signal
shall also be met when the WIP is mounted within a security enclosure.
5.3.3 Performance under stand-by power conditions
The performance of the intercommunication system, under stand-by power source operation
shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of AS 4428.4, when tested after
24 h of quiescent operation and the period required to evacuate the premises, which shall in
no case be less than 30 min.

5.4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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5.4.1 Ambient sound level
The anticipated SPL in the vicinity of each WIP location during an emergency shall not
adversely effect the ability of a warden to communicate with the intercommunication panel.
5.4.2 WIP location
The WIP shall be located in such a manner as to enable the warden to readily control the
evacuation of the building occupants in an emergency.

5.5 WIRING
5.5.1 Wiring protection
All cabling required to have protection (see Table 5.1 and Figure 5.1) shall have a minimum
rating of WS 51 W with the mechanical rating upgraded dependent upon the hazard as
defined in AS/NZS 3013 (see Appendix C).
5.5.2 Integrity of circuits
Wiring between intercommunication panels, main equipment rack, and WIPs shall be
arranged so that a single short circuit or open circuit within a cable in any zone shall not
affect the normal operation of any other zone.

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TABLE 5.1
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ON CABLING AND SPECIFIC COMPONENTS

Component Requirement

(a) Trunk cabling

(i) Cables, including joints and terminations, which traverse any fire Protection required
compartment to service another fire compartment See Clause 5.5.1
(ii) Cables, including joints and terminations, which traverse any evacuation Protection required
zone to service another evacuation zone See Clause 5.5.1

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(b) Zone cabling
(i) Cables, including joints and terminations running within a single fire
Protection not required
compartment not traversing an evacuation zone boundary
(ii) Cables, including joints and terminations running within a single
Protection not required
evacuation zone and traversing a fire compartment boundary

(c) Intercommunication panel interconnection

(d)

(e)
WIPs
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Cables, including joints and terminations between intercommunication panels

Zone-terminating equipment

Distributed equipment

5.5.3 Circuit Supervision

Protection required
See Clause 5.5.1

Protection not required

Protection required
See Clause 2.3.

Where supervision of the system field wiring is required, any condition that will affect the
normal operation of the system shall be detected and reported at the intercommunication
panel. This shall include the removal of any actuating or output device that is a dedicated
part of the intercommunication system (see Table 5.2).

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CIRCUIT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS ON SIGNAL LINES
Circuit Supervision
Connection
requirements

(a) Intercommunication lines

Intercommunication system call signal and speech lines between Open circuit and short circuit
Intercommunication CIE and WIP handsets
(b) intercommunication panel signal lines
Signal lines between components of the intercommunication CIE
Supervision
and intercommunication panels if not co-located

5.6 WARDEN INTERCOM POINTS

5.6.1 Location
A WIP shall be located:
(a) on each floor, as determined by the emergency control organisation defined in
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(b) in each zone, if each floor is divided into two or more evacuation zones, as
determined by the emergency control organisation defined in AS 3745;
(c) in each designated emergency lift;
(d) if required by the fire service, in or adjacent to pump rooms, sprinkler valve rooms
and hydrant relay booster pump sets;
(e) FIP (if remote); and
(f) Intercommunication panel (if remote).
The WIP shall be mounted at a height of not less than 1200 mm and not more than

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1800 mm above finished floor level.
Warden intercom points shall be permanently fixed in position.
5.6.2 Connection facilities
Each conductor shall be connected to a separate screw or clamping facility. Terminal blocks
shall be securely fixed. Terminals shall only be accessible with the use of tools.
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Conductors shall be so supported and connected that there will be no undue mechanical
stress on the conductors or the termination to which they are connected.
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FIGURE 5.1 TYPICAL CABLE PROTECTION SCHEMATIC FOR

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S E CT I ON 6 COMMI S S I ONI NG

6.1 GENERAL CHECKS

On completion of the installation of the emergency warning and intercommunication
system, all equipment shall be checked to ascertain that it has been installed and
interconnected in accordance with the system documentation and relevant Standards.
NOTE: An example of a commissioning test report is shown in Appendix E.

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6.2 SPECIFIC EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM CHECKS
The following specific checks shall be carried out:
(a) Audible signals Check that alert, evacuation and public address audible signals are
distributed throughout the building in accordance with Clauses 4.3.2, 4.3.3 and 4.3.4.
(b) Visual signals Check that visual signals, where used, comply with Clause 4.3.5.
(c)
(i)

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Automatic Operation
If the system is connected to a fire detection system, simulate a fire alarm for
each zone on the FIP unless only a common alarm is used. An alarm signal
indication shall appear at the EWPs and the alert signal shall be transmitted to
designated evacuation zones.
Actuate separately each emergency call point that is connected to the EWS. An
alarm signal indication shall appear at the EWPs and the alert signal shall be
transmitted to designated evacuation zones.
(iii) Check the operation of the automatic evacuation sequence where provided.
(d) Installation Check that the installation requirements of Section 4 are complied with.
(e) Circuit supervision Check that the supervision of all signal lines operates in
compliance with Table 4.2.
(f) Battery voltage Allow the system to operate, in the quiescent state, for a period of
not less than 24 h. At the end of this period measure the temperature of the battery
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space. Check that the battery voltage corresponds to that specified by the battery
manufacturer for that temperature.
(g) Speaker lines Check the audio impedance of each speaker line to determine that:
(i) the permitted load on the amplifier is not exceeded; and
(ii) the sum of all the loads does not exceed that for which the stand-by batteries
were sized.

6.3 SPECIFIC INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM CHECKS

The following specific checks shall be carried out:
(a) Intercommunication system Check that the intercommunication system between the
controlling intercommunication panel and all other control points is operational.
Check all handset volumes and signal-to-noise ratios for compliance with this
Standard.
Check that the system is capable of simultaneously communicating with a number of
WIPs, as specified.
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(b) Installation Check that the installation requirements of Section 4 are complied with.
(c) Circuit supervision Check that the supervision of all signal lines operate in
compliance with Table 5.2.
(d) Battery voltage Allow the system to operate, in the quiescent state, for a period of
not less than 24 h. At the end of this period measure the temperature of the battery
space. Check that the battery voltage corresponds to that specified by the battery
manufacturer for that temperature.

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6.4.1 General
The following documentation shall be provided upon completion of commissioning tests:
(a) As-installed drawings covering the whole system.
(b) Documentation, as required by AS 4428.4.
(c) Log in accordance with Clause 6.4.2.
6.4.2 Log

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The log, which may be an electronic form of record keeping, shall have provisions for
entering the following information:
(a) Identification of the building.
Description of the system components and their location.
All commissioning data to serve as a basis for future service and including the
following:
(i) Type, quantity and 20 h discharge capacity of batteries required.
(ii) Date of battery installation and manufacturer’s recommended replacement
dates.
(iii) Manufacturer’s recommended float voltage at normal ambient temperature and
the voltage correction for other temperatures.
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(iv) Quiescent current of the EWIS, ancillary loads and that of any other CIE
connected.
(v) Full load current of the EWIS, ancillary loads and that of any other CIE
connected.
(vi) The minimum operating voltage of all CIE connected.
(vii) The battery discharge capacity correction factor at full load as determined in
Clause 3.5(c).
(viii) Minimum battery capacity as calculated in Clause 3.5(d).
(ix) Minimum charging current as calculated in Clause 3.6.
(x) The PSU main power source rating.
(xi) Quantity, type, location for all equipment external to the EWIPs.
(xii) Maximum audio power available to serve each evacuation zone.
(xiii) Actual audio power required to serve each evacuation zone.
(d) Date of commissioning.
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APPENDIX A
MEASUREMENT METHOD
(Normative)

A1 CHOICE OF MEASUREMENT
The intelligibility shall be measured by one of the methods listed in Appendix B, for which
the requirements for reliable results are satisfied. The results shall then be converted to the

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CIS according to the relevant curve(s) given in Figure A2.

A2 STATUS OF THE SOUND SYSTEM

Usually, the whole evacuation zone should be in operation for all measurements. If
measurements are carried out with the evacuation zone in a special status, this shall be
stated with the results.

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A3 NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATION OF THE RESULT
The measurements shall be made at a sufficient number (n) of representative points, which
shall be detailed in the system specification, in each area of coverage. The arithmetical
average I av of the intelligibility values on the CIS, and the standard deviation σ of the
results, shall be calculated. The quantity I av − σ shall exceed the limit value specified in
Clause 2.3.3.
If the result is within ± σ of the limit, the measurements shall be repeated, preferably at a
larger number of points.
The mean value of intelligibility, and its 95% confidence interval, over the whole area of
coverage shall be calculated, taking into account the shape of the statistical distribution of
the results of the measurements.

A4 SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL (SPL)

The C-weighted SPL for the measurement shall be equal to the LCeq measured for not less
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than 16 s at the measuring point when the system is in normal operation as an emergency
sound system.
NOTES:
1 If the RASTI method is used, A-weighting may be used for both measurements instead of
C-weighting.
2 Linear response may be used instead of C-weighting, only if the results are reliable.

A5 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL

The A-weighted ambient noise level (the residual noise level) in the absence of the test
signal (the residual noise) shall be measured, in decibels re: 20 µ Pa, over a period
sufficient to reasonably represent the residual noise at the time of the intelligibility test.
Measurements of the equivalent A-weighted SPL shall be made at representative points
over the area of coverage. The positions, duration and time of measurements shall be
reported, together with a note of any unusual circumstances which might affect the validity
of the measurements.

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FIGURE A1 CONVERSION OF EXISTING INTELLIGIBILITY SCALES TO

THE COMMON INTELLIGIBILITY SCALE

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APPENDIX B
MEASUREMENT OF SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY
(Informative)

B1 GENERAL
A number of methods of measuring speech intelligibility have been proposed, and several
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Pending completion of this work the following are examples of the available methods
giving information on the correlation between them, and their limitations, either directly or
by reference to relevant Standards. This Appendix specifies the procedures to be used for
the purposes of this Standard.
It is recommended to choose, if possible, the method of measurement which gives the
greatest discrimination in the range of intelligibility being investigated, taking into account
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STI has the greatest discrimination at high values of intelligibility, while 256 word
phonetically-balances word scores has the greatest discrimination at low values.

B2 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
B2.1 Speech transmission index (STI)
The STI is derived by calculation from measurements of the modulation transfer function
(MTF), and a number of computer-based measuring systems offer this facility. However,
the details of the carriers and modulation frequencies to be used, and the weights given to
them in the calculations, have not as yet been standardized.
NOTE:NOTE: Weighting values which are intended to be used, unless there is a reason to
the contrary, are given in IEC 60268-16:1998.
B2.2 Rapid (or room) acoustics speech transmission index (RASTI)
The RASTI results from a simplified method of determining the STI, using two octave-band
noise carriers and four or five modulation frequencies.
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NOTE:NOTE: A description of this method is given in IEC 60268-16:1998.
B2.3 Phonetically-balance (PB) word scores
The PB word score method depends on the transmission of specially chosen words, selected
from a known population, to a panel of listeners.
NOTES:
1 General information is given in ISO/te 4870.
2 For all types of subjective test involving room acoustics, the test words should be embedded
in carrier phrases as this produces representative reflections and reverberation during the
presentation of the test words.
B2.4 Modified rhyme test (MRT)
The MRT method also uses a panel of listeners.
B2.5 Articulation index (AI)
The AI is determined by measuring the sound pressure levels of the wanted speed signals
and the ambient noise. It is calculated after making corrections for masking, frequency and
amplitude distortion of the speech signal, reverberation and the presence of visual clues.
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B2.6 Articulated loss of consonants

The articulated loss of consonants, usually expressed as a percentage with the symbol
%AL cons can be determined from the results of transmission tests, using specially chosen
simple words.
NOTES:
1 Further information can be obtained from Peutz, V.M.A, ‘Articulation loss of consonants as a
criterion from speech transmission in a room’, J. Aud.Eng.Soc. 19, 12(Dec.1971)
2 ALcons does not use test words in carrier phrases and omits vowels. This leads to erroneous
results in the presence of reverberation or peak clipping.

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B3 LIMITATIONS OF THE METHODS
B3.1 General
All the foregoing methods can give misleading results unless the measurement procedure is
carried out very carefully and is strict accordance with the relative Standard. Furthermore,
it is essential that the ambient noise level at the time of measurement is very similar to that
which occurs under normal operating conditions, or an appropriate correction is made to the

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raw data of the test results.
NOTE:NOTE: General information on intelligibility testing is given in ISO/TR 4870.
B3.2 Speech transmission index (STI)
Generally, STI methods are not suitable for testing systems introducing frequency shifts or
frequency multiplication or using vocoders.
With some measuring versions (see IEC 60168-16) the results are meaningful only if:
(a) the system does not use any amplitude compression, expansion or non-stationary
temporal processing;
(b) the total harmonic distortion of a sinusoidal signal giving the same sound pressure
level at the measuring position as the STI test signal does not exceed 17%
(corresponding to approximately 1 dB of compression of a pink-noise signal due to
peak clipping).
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The results are meaningful only if the requirements given in IEC 60268-16 are satisfied. In
general, RASTI is suitable for room acoustics with direct sound transmission between
speaker and listener. Only in specific conditions (i.e. substantially linear systems), can the
method be applied to sound systems.
B3.4 Phonetically balanced (PB) word scores (256 and 1009 population)
The limitations of this method are given in ISO/TR 4870. It should be noted that, because
the method is based on the reception of words by listeners, there are not limitations in
respect of the characteristics of the sound system or those of the environment.
B3.5 Articulation index
The limitations applying to this method are given in ANSI S 3.5:1969.
B3.6 Articulation loss of consonants
The limitations of this method are given in ISO/TR 4870. It should be noted that, because
the method is based on the reception of words by listeners, there are not limitations in
respect of the characteristics of the sound system or those of the environment. If, however,
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B4 CORRELATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE VARIOUS METHODS

In order to specify a single figure for the intelligibility requirements of a system, and to
compare results of different measurements, much work has been done to determine
relationships between the results of the various methods of measurement. In most cases,
these relationships are now firmly established and accepted, despite being subject to a
degree of uncertainty or statistical variation. For the purposes of the present Standard, it has
been found necessary to correlate the results of each of the foregoing methods to a new
scale, termed the common intelligibility scale (CIS). An essential requirement, due to the
aforementioned uncertainty, is that the gradient of each correlation curve is neither too
small nor too great, as each of these conditions exaggerates the uncertainty in the

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APPENDIX C
WIRING SYSTEMS RATING
(Normative)

C1 PROTECTION AGAINST EXPOSURE TO FIRE

All wiring systems required to have protection against fire shall have a rating of not less
than 120 min. This rating is represented as WS5X.

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C2 PROTECTION AGAINST MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Protection against mechanical damage shall be provided as listed below. The areas
indicated should not be considered as a rigid list to be adhered to with no deviations, rather
they should be considered as a guide to the types of areas and causes of damage to be
encountered. Details of ways to achieve the grade of protection can be found in AS 3013.

are—
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WS5X–Areas where physical damage is considered to be unlikely. Examples of these areas

(a) masonry riser shafts with strictly limited access;

(b) non-trafficable ceiling void areas; non-trafficable ceiling void areas;
(c) inaccessible underfloor areas;
(d) underground installation in accordance with AS 3000; and
(e) internal domestic and office situations where cabling is mounted on walls at
heights above 1.5 m.
WS51–Areas where physical damage by light impact is considered possible. Examples of
these areas are—
(a) internal domestic or office situations where cable is mounted on walls at
heights below 1.5 m; and
(b) trafficable ceiling void areas where access to building services for
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maintenance purposes is required.
WS52–Areas where physical damage by impact from manually-propelled vehicle is
possible. Examples of these areas are—
(a) passageways and storerooms in domestic, office and commercial locations
where hand trucks and barrows may be used, and cables are mounted at a
height of less than 1.5 m;
(b) plant rooms where only minor equipment is installed; and
(c) workshops where repair and maintenance, on small equipment and furniture
or the like, is carried out, and cables are mounted at a height of less than
2.0 m.

WS53–Areas where physical damage by impact from light vehicles is possible. Examples
of these areas are—
(a) car parks and driveways where cars and other light vehicles are present and
cables are mounted at a height of less than 2.0 m;
(b) storage areas where manually-operated devices such as pallet trucks may be
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WS54–Areas where physical impact from vehicles with rigid frames or rigid objects, the
weight of which does not exceed 2.0 t, is possible. Examples of these areas are—
(a) small delivery docks where the cabling is mounted below a height of 3.0 m;
(b) warehouses with pallet storage up to 3.0 m and use of forklift trucks; and
(c) heavy vehicle workshops.

WS55–Areas were physical damage from impact by laden vehicles or objects the laden
weight of which exceeds 2.0 t. Examples of these areas are—
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(b) fabrication and maintenance areas for medium to heavy engineering; and
(c) large high pile storage warehouses with forklift trucks.
Where any WS cabling traverses areas of various protection requirement, and it is neither
viable nor practicable to change the degree of protection at the transition points, the
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C3 PROTECTION AGAINST HOSING WITH WATER
Where the wiring system is required to maintain its integrity after exposure to fire and
subsequent hosing with water, it shall have the suffix W appended to its rating,
i.e. WS5XW.
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APPENDIX D
(Informative)
STANDARD FORM OF INSTALLER’S STATEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1 Name of premises ........................................................................................................
2 Situated at ...................................................................................................................

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3 I/We have installed in the above premises
an alteration to the system of ..............................................................................
a system of ........................................................................................................

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AF (Brand name)

System connected to the .............................................. monitoring service provider

Date of connection .......................................................................................................
The system incorporates ..............................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
ancillary equipment and is/is not* connected to the fire.....
CIE located ..................................................................................................................
7 The quiescent load of ancillary equipment is .................................................................
8 Primary power voltage and source ................................................................................
9 Secondary battery type and capacity ...........................................................................
10 System maintenance agreement details .......................................................................
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11 Portion/s of premises not protected by this system ......................................................
....................................................................................................................................
I/We hereby certify that:
a the installation is complete and has been thoroughly tested.
b the tests of speech intelligibility have been satisfactorily carried out.
c the system is installed in accordance with the current requirements of
AS 1670.4*.
d the system is installed in accordance with attached design specification*.
Except in regard to the following details*………………………………………………………
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
Which have been approved by……………………………………………………..…(person)
of………………………….…………………………………………………………(organisation)
*Strike out the words that are not applicable.

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Location of Main Emergency Warning Panel ..............................................................................................................................................
Evacuation Corresponding Quantity of Quantity of visual Quantity of Aural Call Signal Fault signal
WIP location
zone fire zones speakers warning devices emergency call points level (dBA) at EIP
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Additional Information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Name .................................................. Signature .......................................................... Company........................................................ Date ........................

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APPENDIX E
COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT
(Normative)
THE EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNCATION SYSTEM
INSTALLED AT:

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(Premises) ......................................................................................................................
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......................................................................................................................
Postcode ........................................................
Owner or Owner’s Authorized Agent ..................................................................................

AF
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* NEW
* MODIFICATION TO SYSTEM
Postcode ........................................................

* ADDITION TO
(* Cross out those not applicable)

Date of commissioning tests ..............................................................................................

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Name and address of commissioning company, company stamp, or company name in
‘BLOCK LETTERS’ ............................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................
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Postcode ........................................................

Commissioning person
Name (print) ................................................................................
Signature .....................................................................................

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INSTRUCTIONS:
This form is to be used in conjunction with-
(a) operator’s manual;
(b) installer’s statement(s); and
(c) ‘as-installed’ drawings
to provide a complete description of the installed system and its tested performance at the time of
its commissioning into service.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION
GENERAL YES

All system equipment is located and installed in accordance with the ‘as installed’
(a) !
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drawings.
The evacuation zone facilities have been correctly labelled and that the evacuation
(b)
zone is immediately apparent from the labelling. !
(c)

(d)
WIRING

(a)

(b)
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All loudspeakers are of the type specified.

The total zone rating does not exceed amplifier capacity.

The a.c. primary power source for the system has been provided in accordance with
the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 and Section 4 of AS 1670.4.
The system wiring complies with the requirements of Clause 4.2 of AS 1670.4

A fault signal is displayed at the EWIP when the circuit wiring at the last emergency
!
!

!
!
(c)
call point on each zone is open circuited. !
The WIP zone facilities have been correctly labelled and that the WIP zone is
(d)
immediately apparent from the labelling. !
(e) All WIPs are of the type specified !
POWER SUPPLY
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(a) The power supply unit functions in accordance with the requirements of Section 3. !
The installed battery has sufficient capacity to operate the system. Calculations as
(b)
per clause 3.5 are attached. !
(c) The float voltage complies with the requirement of clause 5.2(f). !
(d) Record the following:

(i) Mains supply voltage .....................................................................

(ii) Float charge voltage ......................................................................

(iii) Full load current of system .............................................................

(iv) Quiescent current of system...........................................................

(v) Rated output current of battery charger ..........................................

(vi) Battery type and capacity...............................................................

(vii) Battery manufactured date .............................................................

(viii) Recommended battery replacement due date .................................

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DOCUMENTATION

(a) The operator’s instructions have been provided. !

The ‘as installed drawings’ have been provided and that they correctly represent the
(b)
installation. !
(c) The logbook/log has been provided. !
OPERATIONAL TESTS

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A fault signal is displayed at the EWIP when the circuit wiring at the last speaker on
(a)
each zone is open circuited. !
A fault signal is displayed at the EWIP when the circuit wiring at the last speaker on
(b)
each zone is short circuited. !
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Each speaker operates in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 of

(c)
AS 1670.4. !
Alert, evacuation and public address audible signals are distributed throughout the
(d) !
(e)

(f)
(i)

(ii)
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building in accordance with Clause 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4.
Visual warning devices, where used, comply with Clause 4.2.5.

Automatic operation.

If the system is connected to a fire detection system, a fire alarm for each
zone on the FIP, correctly initiates the appropriate EWS zone.
Each emergency call point that is connected to the EWS Initiates an alert
signal indication at the EWIP and the alert signal is transmitted to designated
evacuation zones.
!

!
(iii) The alert signal changes to an evacuation signal in the specified time
!
(iv) The operation of the automatic evacuation sequence, where provided,
operates as specified. !
(g) The environmental conditions in which the equipment is installed permit satisfactory
use of the system in accordance with clause 2.2. !
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A fault signal is displayed at the EWIP when the circuit wiring at each WIP is open
(h)
circuited. !
A fault signal is displayed at the EWIP when the circuit wiring at each WIP is short
(i)
circuited. !
Each WIP operates.
(j) !
Environmental conditions in which the equipment is installed permit satisfactory use
(k)
of the system in accordance with clause 2.2. !
(l) Sounder pressure level at each WIP complies with clause 5.2.2. !

RECORDING RESULTS
The results of operational test in each evacuation zone are attached to this report and
recorded in the log. !
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PREPARATION OF AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS

Australian Standards are prepared by a consensus process involving representatives

nominated by organizations drawn from all major interests associated with the subject.
Australian Standards may be derived from existing industry Standards, from established
international Standards and practices or may be developed within a Standards Australia
technical committee.

During the development process, Australian Standards are made available in draft form at
all sales offices and through affiliated overseas bodies in order that all interests concerned

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with the application of a proposed Standard are given the opportunity to submit views on
the requirements to be included.

The following interests are represented on the committee responsible for this draft
Australian Standard:

Audio Engineering Society

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Australasian Fire Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Electrical Manufacturers Association
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Department of Defence
Fire Protection Association Australia
Property Council of Australia
Scientific Services Laboratory AGAL—Department of Administrative Services
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