BS 8893:2024
Emergency voice communication (EVC) systems. Components. Specification

Scope: 1 Scope This British Standard specifies requirements and gives test methods for components of emergency voice communication (EVC) systems . This British Standard does not cover design, installation, commissioning or maintenance of EVC systems. NOTE These aspects are covered in BS 5839‑9.

BS 8893:2024 Referenced Document

BS EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 Alarm systems - Environmental test methods
BS EN 54-4 Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 4 : Power supply equipment
BS EN 60068-1 Environmental testing. General and guidance
BS EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Tests - Test A. Cold
BS EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Tests - Test B. Dry heat
BS EN 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
BS EN 60068-2-6 Environmental testing — Part 2-6: Tests — Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
BS EN 60068-2-75:1997 Environmental testing - Test methods - Test Eh - Hammer tests
BS EN 60268-7:2011+A1:2020 Sound system equipment - Headphones and earphones
BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
BS EN 61672-1:2013 Electroacoustics. Sound level meters. Specifications
BS EN IEC 60118-4 Electroacoustics. Hearing aids - Induction-loop systems for hearing aid purposes. System performance requirements
BS EN IEC 60268-4:2018 Sound system equipment. Microphones
BS ISO 3864-4 Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs. Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety sign materials

2024 BS 8893:2024 Emergency voice communication (EVC) systems. Components. Specification