What is BS 4737-3.14 - Intruder alarm systems about?
BS 4737-3.14 focuses on intruder alarm systems.
The aim of the BS 4737 series of British standards is to provide the best industry practice to ensure the reliability of components of intruder alarm systems which plays a positive role in notifying when there is an intrusion.
BS 4737-3.14 specifies construction and performance requirements for manually operated and foot-operated deliberately-operated devices for use in intruder alarm systems in buildings.
Who is BS 4737-3.14 - Intruder alarm systems for?
BS 4737-3.14 on deliberately-operated devices is relevant to:
- Deliberately-operated devices manufacturers
- Intruder alarm systems manufacturers
- Product development engineers
- Quality control and regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 4737-3.14 - Intruder alarm systems?
Intrusion alarm systems are designed to detect unauthorized entry into a building or outdoor area.
The goals of an intrusion alarm system can be to warn occupants of an intrusion, scare away the intruder, notify the appropriate authorities that a break-in is occurring, or some combination of all of these.
BS 4737-3.14 provides construction and performance requirements that shall be followed while manufacturing deliberately-operated devices. This can ensure that deliberately-operated devices are designed as per the standards and that their performance is accurate.
If you are a manufacturer, BS 4737-3.14 can ensure that your deliberately-operated devices contribute to the operational efficiency of the alarm system and contribute to successful notification during unauthorized entry.