What is BS EN 50131-4 - Warning devices for intrusion and hold-up systems about?
BS EN 50131-4 is a European standard on intrusion and hold-up alarm systems. The main objective of the BS EN 51031 series is to establish efficient security and protection systems that minimize the risk and impact of hazardous events.
BS EN 50131-4 is the fourth part in the multi-series that specifies includes requirements for warning devices used for notification in intrusion and hold up alarm systems installed in buildings.
Note: BS EN 50131-4 does not deal with requirements for compliance with EC regulatory Directives, such as the EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, etc.
Who is BS EN 50131-4 - Warning devices for intrusion and hold-up systems for?
BS EN 50131-4 on warning devices is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of intrusion and hold-up systems
- Manufacturers of warning devices
- Alarm receiving centres (ARC)
- Product designers and engineers
- Installers
- Police
- Insurers
Why should you use is BS EN 50131-4 - Warning devices for intrusion and hold-up systems?
To maximize its effectiveness, an intrusion and hold-up system should be integrated with appropriate physical security devices and procedures.
BS EN 50131-4 specifies performance requirements for intrusion and hold-up alarm systems installed in buildings.
BS EN 50131-4 is intended to assist insurers, alarm companies, customers, and the police in successfully identifying and mitigating risks from burglary, vandalism, and other crimes arising from unauthorized access to buildings.
If you are a manufacturer of safety devices and security systems, compliance with BS EN 50131-4 can ensure that the warning device functionality and responses meet the necessary requirements to prevent criminal activities.
Overall, BS EN 50131-4 can help you in maintaining operational efficiency of warning devices for intruder and hold-up alarm systems, thereby minimizing incidences of false/delayed alarms while enabling timely intervention in high-risk scenarios.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50131-4:2019 supersedes BS EN 50131-4:2009, which is withdrawn. This Revision includes some changes:
- To remove technology-specific terminology from requirements
- To clarify the scope and detail of requirements
- To align requirements for environmental testing with other parts of the EN 50131-x suite of product standards
- To align requirements and testing for tamper security with other parts of the EN 50131-x suite of product standards
- To improve the editorial presentation