BS EN 50291-2:2010

Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises. Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft. Additional test methods and performance requirements | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

1 Scope This European Standard specifies general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft.

NOTE For caravan holiday homes EN 50291‑1 applies.

This European Standard specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of carbon monoxide and to provide a visual and audible alarms only (Type B of EN 50291‑1), or to provide visual and audible alarms and an executive action in the form of an output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of EN 50291‑1). This European Standard excludes apparatus

• – for the detection of combustible gases, other than carbon monoxide itself (see EN 50194‑1),
• – for the detection of CO in industrial installations (see EN 45544‑1, EN 45544‑2 and EN 45544‑3) or commercial premises,
• – for CO measurement for smoke and fire detection.