What is DD CLC/TS 50131-7?
DD CLC/TS 50131-7 is a draft for development (DD). It will provide you with advice relating to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of Intruder and Hold-up Alarm Systems (I&HAS). The purpose of this document is to ensure, as far as is practical, that I&HAS provide the required performance with a minimum of unwanted alarms.
The application guidelines in DD CLC/TS 50131-7 are set out in the logical order in which an I&HAS would normally be designed and installed. Each procedure is set out separately in the document but in practice some of the procedures may be carried out simultaneously.
What is in DD CLC/TS 50131-7?
DD CLC/TS 50131-7 is set out in seven main clauses:
i) Clause 7 – System design
This clause will help those responsible for designing I&HAS to design systems suitable for the premises to be supervised. The design of I&HAS will depend on many factors all of which will influence more or less the design of I&HAS. Consideration of these factors will result in a system design proposal for an I&HAS with the appropriate extent, security grade and environmental class.
ii) Clause 8 – Installation planning
This clause will help those responsible for installing I&HAS by highlighting issues which should be considered before starting the installation of I&HAS.
iii) Clause 9 – System installation
In this clause, guidance is given with regard to issues arising during the installation of I&HAS. This clause will help to ensure I&HAS is correctly installed as specified at the design stage.
iv) Clause 10 – Inspection, functional testing and commissioning
In this clause, guidance is given on issues arising after I&HAS has been installed. The clause is intended to ensure I&HAS has been installed as specified and also provides the level of performance intended at the design stage. Guidance is also provided on the proper commissioning and handing over of the system to the user. It also gives guidance to the documents, records and operating instructions which should be provided.
v) Clause 11 – Documentation and records
This clause describes the documentation which should be provided to the client on completion of I&HAS. The documents are intended to provide a history of modifications to I&HAS, based on the as-fitted document, prepared when I&HAS installation was completed.
The records are intended to chronicle any corrective action carried out following unwanted alarm conditions and details of any repairs or modifications to I&HAS. The record should also include details of temporary fault conditions.
vi) Clause 12 – Operation of I&HAS
This clause describes the responsibility of the client or user of I&HAS to properly maintain I&HAS and to ensure it is operated correctly.
vii) Clause 13 – Maintenance and repair of I&HAS
This clause describes how I&HAS should be maintained and repaired to ensure I&HAS continues to provide the level of performance intended at the design stage.
Who should use DD CLC/TS 50131-7?
DD CLC/TS 50131-7 is useful to anyone responsible for the design, installation planning, system installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of I&HAS.
Do I need any other documents with DD CLC/TS 50131-7?
DD CLC/TS 50131-7 is relevant to all classes and grades of I&HAS of any size and
complexity. It should be used in conjunction with BS EN 50131-1:2006.
Does DD CLC/TS 50131-7 replace any other document I’m using?
This Draft for Development is the UK implementation of CLC/TS 50131-7:2008. It replaces DD CLC/TS 50131-7:2003 which is withdrawn.
The contents of DD CLC/TS 50131-7 include:
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Definitions and abbreviations
- 3.1 Definitions
- 3.2 Abbreviations
- 4 Security grade of I&HAS
- 4.1 Security grading
- 5 Environmental classification
- 5.1 Environmental Class I – Indoor
- 5.2 Environmental Class II – Indoor – General
- 5.3 Environmental Class III – Outdoor – Sheltered or indoor extreme conditions
- 5.4 Environmental Class IV – Outdoor – General
- 6 General
- 6.1 Other components
- 6.2 Electrical safety
- 6.3 Unwanted alarms
- 6.4 Responsibility
- 6.5 Qualifications
- 6.6 Competence
- 6.7 Tools
- 6.8 Confidentiality
- 6.9 Consultation
- 6.10 Compatibility
- 7 System design
- 7.1 Location survey – Risk
- 7.2 Location survey – Other influences
- 7.3 System design proposal
- 8 Installation planning
- 8.1 General
- 9 System installation
- 9.1 Installation process
- 10 Inspection, functional testing and commissioning
- 10.1 Inspection
- 10.2 Functional testing
- 10.3 Commissioning
- 10.4 Handover
- 10.5 Test period
- 10.6 Acceptance
- 10.7 As-fitted document
- 10.8 Certificate of conformance
- 11 Documentation and records
- 11.1 Documentation
- 11.2 Records
- 12 Operation of I&HAS
- 13 Maintenance and repair of I&HAS
- 13.1 General
- 13.2 Inspection and servicing
- 13.3 Repair
- Annexes
- Bibliography
