Applus+ Laboratories: What is the EN54 certification?

This standard comprises a series of sub-standards that strictly regulate product specifications, test methods, and performance criteria for fire detection and alarm equipment.

Necessity of EN54 Certification

For fire detection and fire alarm systems seeking entry into the European market, obtaining appropriate test reports and certificates through EN54 certification is essential.

EN54 standard series includes approximately 30 categories, such as:  EN54-3 for Fire Alarm Devices - Sounders, EN54-7 for Smoke Detectors - Point Smoke Detectors Operated by Scattered Light, Transmitted Light, or Ionization, EN54-12 for Smoke Detectors - Line Detectors Operated by Light Beams, EN54-16 for Voice Alarm Control and Indication Devices, EN54-18 for Input/Output Devices, EN54-23 for Fire Alarm Devices - Visual Alarm Devices, EN54-29 for Multi-sensor Fire Detectors - Point Detectors Using a Combination of Smoke and Heat Sensors, and more.

Applus+ Laboratories' EN54 Certification Services

Applus+ Laboratories, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and testing body, offers comprehensive testing and certification services for fire alarm manufacturers. Applus+ Certification, the Notified Body 0370, and ISO/IEC 17065 accredited Certification Body has available EN54 certification services covers control panels and indicating equipment (EN54-2), sounders (EN54-3), power supply equipments (EN54-4), , , as well as heat and smoke detectors (EN54-5 and EN54-7), manual call points (EN54-11), voice alarm control and indicating equipment (EN54-16), short-circuit isolators (EN54-17), input/output devices (EN54-18), aspirating smoke detectors (EN 54-20), alarm transmission and fault alarm routing equipment (EN 54-21), visual alarm devices (EN54-23), loudspeakers (EN54-24), components using radio link (EN 54-25), and Compatibility and connectability assessment of system components (EN 54-13). As Also as well as automatic control and delay devices for gas extinguishing systems (EN 12094-1) and autonomous smoke detector (EN 14604).

The team of experts from Applus+ Laboratories offers a one-stop service for EN54 certification, guiding enterprises through the certification requirements, processes, and standards. Rigorous testing of fire detection and alarm equipment ensures compliance with EN54 certification standards, speeding up market entry in the European market and enhancing companies’ competitive advantage.

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