BS EN 50131-2-5:2008

This standard BS EN 50131-2-5:2008 Alarm systems. Intrusion and hold-up systems is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.320 Alarm and warning systems

This European Standard is for combined passive infrared and ultrasonic detectors installed in buildings and provides for security grades 1 to 4 (see EN 50131-1), specific or non-specific wired or wire-free detectors, and uses environmental classes I to IV (see EN 50130-5). This standard does not include requirements for combined passive infra red and ultrasonic detectors intended for use outdoors.

A detector shall fulfil all the requirements of the specified grade.

Functions additional to the mandatory functions specified in this standard may be included in the detector, providing they do not influence the correct operation of the mandatory functions.

The European Standard does not apply to system interconnections.