This document specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point-type smoke detectors that operate using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization, for use in fire detection and alarm systems installed in buildings (see ISO 7240-1). This document also covers point-type smoke detectors that incorporate more than one smoke sensor operating on these principles. Additional requirements and test methods for such detectors are given in Annex N.
For the testing of other types of smoke detectors, or smoke detectors working on different principles, this document is only intended to be used for guidance. This document is not applicable to smoke detectors with special characteristics, developed for specific risks.
NOTE Certain types of detectors contain radioactive materials.
ISO 7240-7:2018 Referenced Document
IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-42:2003 Environmental testing - Part 2-42: Tests; Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-6:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
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ISO 7240-1:2014 Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 1: General and definitions
ISO/TS 7240-29:2017 Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 29: Video fire detectors
ISO 7240-7:2018 history
2023ISO 7240-7:2023 Fire detection and alarm systems — Part 7: Point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
2018ISO 7240-7:2018 Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 7: Point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
2011ISO 7240-7:2011 Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 7: Point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
2003ISO 7240-7:2003 Fire detection and alarm systems - Part 7: Point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization