You are on page 1of 45

AS/NZS 2201.

1:2007

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Intruder alarm systems


Part 1: Clients premisesDesign,
installation, commissioning and
maintenance

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007
This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical
Committee EL-031, Intruder Alarm Equipment and Installation. It was approved on
behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 6 December 2006 and on behalf of
the Council of Standards New Zealand on 15 December 2006.
This Standard was published on 12 April 2007.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The following are represented on Committee EL-031:


Australian Industry Group
Australian Security Industry Association
Australian Security Intelligence Organization
Engineers Australia
Insurance Council of Australia
Insurance Council of New Zealand
NSW Police Service
National Security Association of Australia
New Zealand Security Association
Victoria Police
Victorian Security Institute

Keeping Standards up-to-date


Standards are living documents which reflect progress in science, technology and
systems. To maintain their currency, all Standards are periodically reviewed, and
new editions are published. Between editions, amendments may be issued.
Standards may also be withdrawn. It is important that readers assure themselves
they are using a current Standard, which should include any amendments which
may have been published since the Standard was purchased.
Detailed information about joint Australian/New Zealand Standards can be found by
visiting the Standards Web Shop at www.standards.com.au or Standards New
Zealand web site at www.standards.co.nz and looking up the relevant Standard in
the on-line catalogue.
Alternatively, both organizations publish an annual printed Catalogue with full
details of all current Standards. For more frequent listings or notification of
revisions, amendments and withdrawals, Standards Australia and Standards New
Zealand offer a number of update options. For information about these services,
users should contact their respective national Standards organization.
We also welcome suggestions for improvement in our Standards, and especially
encourage readers to notify us immediately of any apparent inaccuracies or
ambiguities. Please address your comments to the Chief Executive of either
Standards Australia or Standards New Zealand at the address shown on the back
cover.

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 05500.

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Intruder alarm systems


Part 1: Clients premisesDesign,
installation, commissioning and
maintenance

Originated as AS 2201.11978.
Previous edition 1998.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 2201.1:2007.

COPYRIGHT
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
All rights are reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the written
permission of the publisher.
Jointly published by Standards Australia, GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW 2001 and Standards
New Zealand, Private Bag 2439, Wellington 6020

ISBN 0 7337 8160 8

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee EL-031, Intruder Alarm Equipment and Installations, to supersede
AS 2201.11998.
The objective of this Standard is to assist insurers, alarm companies, equipment
manufacturers, clients and the police in achieving a complete and accurate statement for an
intruder alarm system required in particular premises.
This Standard is Part 1 of a series of Standards, the parts of which are as follows:
AS
2201
2201.1

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

2201.2
2201.3
2201.5

Intruder alarm systems


Part 1: Clients premisesDesign, installation,
maintenance (this part)
Part 2: Monitoring centres
Part 3: Detection devices for internal use
Part 5: Alarm transmission systems

commissioning

and

This Standard includes mandatory, optional and advisory specifications applicable to all
parties concerned with intruder alarm systems.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables are deemed to be requirements
of this Standard.
The term informative has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. An informative appendix is only for information and
guidance.

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

CONTENTS
Page

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL


1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 RISK ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................. 5
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................. 5
1.5 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 6
SECTION 2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 9
2.2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 9
2.3 DETECTION DEVICES ........................................................................................... 10
2.4 AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES ............................................................................ 10
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 10
2.6 WIRING .................................................................................................................... 11
2.7 JOINTINGS............................................................................................................... 12
2.8 FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................... 13
2.9 TERMINATIONS ..................................................................................................... 13
2.10 WIRE-FREE LINKS ................................................................................................. 14
2.11 COMMISSIONING................................................................................................... 14
2.12 CLIENT TRAINING ................................................................................................. 14
SECTION 3 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 15
3.2 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY .......................................................................... 15
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 15
3.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC CONFORMANCE COMPATIBILITY (EMC)................... 15
3.5 IMMUNITY .............................................................................................................. 15
3.6 LOAD AND LINE CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 15
3.7 ENCLOSURES.......................................................................................................... 15
3.8 TERMINALS ............................................................................................................ 15
3.9 MARKING OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 16
3.10 INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 16
3.11 POWER SUPPLIES .................................................................................................. 16
3.12 POWER SUPPLY INDICATIONS............................................................................ 17
3.13 MARKING OF POWER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..................................................... 17
3.14 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 18
3.15 WIRE-FREE SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 19
3.16 EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION............................................................................ 21
SECTION 4 GENERAL OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................. 28
4.2 CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................. 28
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 29
5.2 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 29

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Page
SECTION 6 RECORDS AND REPORTS
6.1 CLIENT AND EQUIPMENT RECORDS ................................................................. 31
6.2 MAINTENANCE RECORD ..................................................................................... 31
6.3 AUTHORITY FOR DISCONNECTING ................................................................... 32
6.4 LOGBOOK................................................................................................................ 32

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

APPENDICES
A
APPLICATION GUIDE ............................................................................................ 33
B
INDUSTRY TERMS ................................................................................................. 34
C
STANDARDS RELATING TO BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS ......... 35
D
OCCUPANCY RATIO CALCULATIONS ............................................................... 37

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND


Australian/New Zealand Standard
Intruder alarm systems
Part 1: Clients premisesDesign, installation, commissioning and
maintenance

SECT ION

SCOPE

AND

GENERA L

1.1 SCOPE

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, installation,
commissioning, installation and maintenance of intruder alarm systems.
It classifies equipment and systems interconnected by wire and wire-free links. Such
systems consist of detection devices, control equipment, warning and signalling devices,
and the necessary power supply equipment.
This Standard does not cover the transmission of signals from the clients premises to a
remote centre. It does not specify the extent or degree of protection to be provided, nor does
it necessarily cover all the requirements for a particular installation.
NOTES:
1

See AS 2201.2 for monitoring centres.

AS 2201.5 for alarm transmission systems between clients premises and monitoring centres.

1.2 APPLICATION
This Standard shall apply to intruder alarm systems in private premises, commercial
premises and special installations.
1.3 RISK ASSESSMENT
Prior to installation, a risk assessment shall be conducted and documented in conjunction
with the client. The classification of the intruder alarm system installation shall be selected
in accordance with Appendix A with agreement from the client.
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1102

Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation

2201
2201.2
2201.3
2201.5

Intruder
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 5:

4251
4251.1

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)Generic emission Standard


Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry

alarm systems
Monitoring centres
Detection devices for internal use
Alarm transmission systems

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

AS/NZS
1125

Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords

1768(Int) Lightning protection


2053
2053.1

Conduit and fittings for electrical installations


Part 1: General requirements

3000

Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

3191

Electric flexible cords

4383

Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology (all parts)

5000
5000.1

Electric cablesPolymeric insulated


Part 1: For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV

HB
13

Electrical equipment for hazardous areas

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

EN
50130
50130-4
55024

Alarm systems
Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibilityProduct family standard: Immunity
requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems
Information technology equipment. Immunity characteristics. Limits and
methods of measurement

FIPS PUB Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (USA)


46-2
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
ACIF S009Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules)
1.5 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
NOTE: See Appendix B for additional terms commonly used in industry.

1.5.1 Alarmed area


The total area to which detection is afforded by an intruder alarm system or any group of
zones that can be collectively controlled.
NOTES:
1

This defined volume need not necessarily have physical boundaries such as walls, floor and
ceiling.

A group of zones that can be collectively controlled is also known as a partition.

1.5.2 Alarm condition


Status resulting from any one of the following:
(a)

Activation of a detection device.

(b)

Activation of a tamper-detection device or circuit.

(c)

Activation of a deliberately operated device.

(d)

Fault condition.

(e)

System alarms.

1.5.3 Alarm transmission equipment


The equipment used to transmit signals from a clients premises to a remote location such
as a monitoring centre.
COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

1.5.4 Alarm warning device


Any device at the alarmed premises used to audibly or visually annunciate an alarm
condition.
1.5.5 Arming
Placing the control equipment into a state that will report pre-determined signals from
devices within the protected area.
1.5.6 Arming station
A device for arming and disarming (or otherwise controlling) the control equipment. The
arming station may be remote to or integral with the control equipment.
1.5.7 Client
Person or organization utilizing the service of a security alarm company.
1.5.8 Control equipment
The equipment that processes signals to provide appropriate outputs.
NOTE: This may take the form of the main control equipment, data gathering panel, or other
equipment appropriate for the system design.
Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

1.5.9 Deliberately operated device


A device that can be deliberately operated to generate an alarm condition.
NOTE: For example, duress/hold-up button, which may be wired or wireless.

1.5.10 Detection circuits


A circuit connecting one or more detection devices to the control equipment of an intruder
alarm system.
1.5.11 Detection device
A device designed to generate an alarm condition in response to intrusion, an attempted
intrusion, tampering or deliberate activation.
NOTE: It may also generate an alarm condition in response to a fault or tamper.

1.5.12 Disarming
Placing the control equipment into a state that will not report pre-determined signals from
devices within the protected area.
1.5.13 Fault condition
A condition caused by malfunction of the equipment or circuit and indicated audibly,
visually or both.
1.5.14 Indicating equipment
Audible and/or visual indication of the system status. The indicating equipment may be
remote to or integral with the control equipment.
1.5.15 Intruder alarm system
Any system designed to detect and signal the presence, entry or attempted entry of an
intruder into an alarmed area.
NOTE: Non-intruder alarm devices and functions, such as smoke detection, medical alarms,
building services and similar, may be integrated into an intruder alarm system; however, these are
not covered by this Standard.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

1.5.16 Monitored circuit


A circuit arranged to provide an alarm condition in the event of interference to or failure of
the circuit in addition to the intended alarm signal.
NOTE: Also known as supervised circuit.

1.5.17 Monitoring centre


Facility that complies with AS 2201.2, which monitors intruder alarm systems and provides
specific responses.
1.5.18 Partial arming/disarming
Arming/disarming discrete zone(s) or area(s) within the alarmed area (see Clause 1.5.1,
Alarmed area).
1.5.19 Power supply equipment
Equipment that provides electrical power for the operation of any component of an intruder
alarm system.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

1.5.20 Remote access


Any access to the intruder alarm system that is not directly achieved through the system
arming station(s).
1.5.21 Restricted key
A key system that is protected by patent. Individual keys require written authorization to be
replicated.
1.5.22 Satellite siren
A self-contained audible alarm that incorporates a dedicated power supply, and is designed
to operate in the event of
(a)

an alarm signal from the control equipment;

(b)

activation of tamper-detection devices or circuits protecting the satellite; and

(c)

attack on or interference with the line connecting it to the control equipment.

1.5.23 Security alarm company


Person or organization having licences, where applicable, and providing one or more of the
following: design, supply, installation, operation, servicing, monitoring or maintenance of
an intruder alarm system.
1.5.24 Shell
The walls, floors, ceiling or roof of a building structure or compartments contained therein.
1.5.25 System alarm
An alarm generated by the control equipment in response to an abnormal system condition,
excluding fault conditions.
1.5.26 Tamper-detection device
Any device designed to generate an alarm condition in response to unauthorized
interference with a part of an intruder alarm system.
1.5.27 Zone
That part of an intruder alarm system to which at least one detection device is allotted and
for which individual indication is provided.

COPYRIGHT

SE C T I O N

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

SY ST E M I N ST A L L A T I O N
R E Q U IRE M E N T S

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

This Section specifies the installation and commissioning requirements for parts of an
intruder alarm system consisting of the following elements:
(a)

Control equipment, indicating equipment and arming station(s) complying with the
requirements of Section 3.

(b)

Power supply equipment complying with the requirements of Clauses 3.11 to 3.14.

(c)

Detection devices complying with AS 2201.3.

(d)

Audible alarm warning devices complying with the requirements of Clause 2.4 and/or
remote alarm transmission equipment complying with the requirements of AS 2201.5.

(e)

Wiring, jointings and terminations or wire-free links complying with the requirements
of Clauses 2.6 to 2.10.

2.2 INSTALLATION
2.2.1 General
All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
2.2.2 Control equipment and power supply location
Except where otherwise approved by the client in writing, the control equipment and power
supply equipment shall be located within the alarmed area and, where practicable, shall not
be visible from outside the alarmed area.
2.2.3 Mounting
All components shall be securely fixed in such a position to minimize the risk of
interference or damage.
All components mounted to masonry shall be fixed in position using corrosion-resistant
plugs or masonry anchors.
All components mounted to plaster board shall be fixed in position using purpose-designed
corrosion-resistant wall anchors suitable for the weight loading. Where possible, at least
two fixings should be into one or more timber or steel studs.
Bolts or machine screws, washers and anti-vibration devices shall be used where necessary
for fixing into metal.
Corrosion-resistant bolts, screws and washers suitable for the environment shall be used.
2.2.4 Tamper detection
Tamper-detection devices shall be fitted in accordance with the system classifications
specified in Section 3, as applicable.
2.2.5 Power supply equipment
Power supply equipment and indicators, excluding AC step-down transformers or solar cells
which may be mounted remotely, shall be housed integrally with the control equipment or
in separate enclosures(s) conforming to the requirements of Clause 3.7.
2.2.6 Battery marking
Each battery shall be legibly and durably marked with the month and year of installation.
COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

10

2.2.7 Alarm transmission equipment


Where the alarm transmission equipment is housed in a separate enclosure, the enclosure
shall comply with Clause 3.7.
2.3 DETECTION DEVICES
2.3.1 General
Detection devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers requirements and
AS 2201.3. The number and type of detection devices shall be selected to mitigate the
agreed risk profile selected in accordance with Clause 1.3.
The security alarm company shall make every reasonable effort to locate detection devices
in order to optimize the balance between intruder detection and the risk of detecting
unwanted signals and interference.
2.3.2 Zoning

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Individual or addressable zones shall be provided for each powered electronic detection
device (e.g., devices such as movement detectors, etc.).
Individual or addressable zones shall also be provided for each unpowered detection device
(e.g., electromechanical devices such as reed switches etc.), except where identical multiple
devices are installed on common adjacent detection points (e.g., double doors or multiple
windows within the same frame).
2.3.3 End-of-line supervision
End-of-line supervision devices shall be terminated within detection devices where
possible. Where this is not possible, they shall be terminated within a junction box fitted
with tamper-detection devices meeting the requirements of Clause 3.16.3.5. The junction
box shall be located immediately adjacent to the detection devices and interconnecting
cables shall not be visible.
2.4 AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES
Audible alarms shall meet the requirements of Clause 3.16.2.9 and shall sound as required
in response to an audible alarm output being generated by the control equipment.
Class 1 and Class 2 intruder alarm systems shall incorporate at least two audible alarm
warning devices.
NOTE: Legislation may impose bans or limits on the duration or sound level of audible alarms
different from those specified herein.

2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS


2.5.1 General environmental conditions
All equipment and materials shall be chosen to suit the expected environmental conditions
at the installed location.
2.5.2 Special environmental conditions
If any equipment, material or wiring is located in a position where it may be exposed to
dampness, corrosion or other special conditions, the design and construction shall ensure
that the reliability of the system is not prejudiced by such a condition.

COPYRIGHT

11

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Any equipment installed where flammable or explosive gas or dust are reasonably expected
to be present shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate Australian/New Zealand
Standard(s) for equipment for use in such hazardous locations (see Notes 1 and 2).
NOTES:
1

Further guidance is given in HB 13.

For example, AS/NZS 3000 may require equipment installed in hazardous locations to comply
with other relevant Standards.

2.6 WIRING
2.6.1 General
Any circuit wiring incorporated in an intruder alarm system shall be installed and connected
in accordance with ACIF S009 or requirements of the relevant regulatory authorities. Where
equipment is required to interface with low voltage circuits, the wiring shall comply with
AS/NZS 3000. Wiring shall be arranged to minimize risk of attack or damage.
NOTE: Where practicable, wiring should be concealed, to reduce the risk of attack or damage.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The wiring specified in this Clause refers to copper conductors; however, it does not
exclude the use of other conductors, fibre optics or radio waves for the transmission of
signals.
2.6.2 Type of wiring
Wiring shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)

Minimum rating Wiring shall have a total cross-sectional area not less than
0.20 mm 2 and an outer sheath insulation rating not less than 300 V RMS. Except for
coaxial cable which may have a solid core, conductors shall be stranded.
The following applies to Class 1 and 2 systems:
(i)

For single core and figure-eight cables, conductors shall have a minimum of
14 strands of diameter 0.20 mm.

(ii)

For multi-core cables (three or more conductors), conductors shall have a


minimum of seven strands of diameter 0.20 mm.

The following applies to Class 3 systems and above:


(A)

For single core and figure-eight cables, conductors shall have a minimum of
24 strands of diameter 0.20 mm.

(B)

For multi-core shielded cables (three or more conductors), conductors shall


have a minimum of seven strands of diameter 0.20 mm.

(C)

For multi-core non-shielded cables (three or more conductors), conductors shall


have 14 strands of diameter 0.20 mm.

(b)

Load sizing Wiring shall be suitably rated for the intended load and sized such that,
under all expected load and source voltage conditions, the voltage drop in the wiring
shall not be sufficient to reduce the terminal voltage at the devices to 10% above the
lower limit stated by the manufacturer.

(c)

Open wiring Wiring run as open wiring, such as along walls, shall be supported by
clips at distances not exceeding 500 mm. Where additional support is necessary to
avoid contact with the building structure, pipework or other features, to provide
clearance or for any other purpose, additional supporting saddles, cleats, clips or
insulators shall be provided.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

12

(d)

Wiring within ceilings and under floors Wiring within ceilings including suspended
ceilings, under floors and the like shall be neat and tidy and, where practicable, shall
be clipped or stapled at distances not exceeding 1 m or run in conduit. Care shall be
taken to avoid hazards such as hot-water pipes, and wiring shall be segregated from
other wiring and electrical cables as specified in ACIF S009 or relevant requirements
of the New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development (Radio Spectrum
Management (RSM) Division).

(e)

Flexible wiring Where circuit wiring is required to be attached to hinged or movable


doors or windows, conductors shall be insulated, flexible conductors complying with
Clause 2.8.

2.6.3 Stress on conductors and terminals


Conductors shall be supported and arranged so that there will be no undue mechanical stress
on either the conductors or the terminals to which they are connected.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

2.6.4 Protection of wiring


The type of wiring shall be such that is it not adversely affected by environmental
conditions to which it may be exposed (e.g., corrosion, heat, weather, mechanical damage,
fumes and the like). Where liable to damage, or exposed to weather, wiring shall be
adequately protected by conduits, piping, ducts or cover strips, in accordance with
ACIF S009 or the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
Wiring shall be protected as follows:
(a)

(b)

Wiring to control equipment and external alarms Except where allowed below,
wiring spaces for connection to control equipment and external alarms shall be
arranged so that the wiring passes directly through the wall into the rear of the
enclosure. Where such an arrangement is impracticable, the wiring from control
equipment and external alarms to ceiling or floor space shall
(i)

contain or incorporate a monitored circuit with a level of supervision in


accordance with the classification of the system (e.g., Class 1 systems shall
meet the requirements of Clause 3.16.2); and

(ii)

be encased by conduit complying with AS/NZS 2053.1, piping or one-piece


duct.

Wiring between buildings Aerial, underground and surface wiring between buildings
and to external detection devices shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate
provisions of ACIF S009 or relevant regulatory authority, and shall meet the
requirements of Items (a)(i) and (a)(ii) above. In addition, aerial cables shall have
surge protection devices in accordance with AS/NZS 1768(Int).

2.7 JOINTINGS
Joints in wiring shall be concealed or contained within a junction box to reduce the
possibility of tampering, and those between fixed wiring and flexible connections shall be
mechanically supported to prevent acute bending or breakage of the conductors.
All joints shall be mechanically and electrically sound, and shall be of one of the following
forms:
(a)

Soldered joints The conductors shall be mechanically connected and soldered. The
finished joint shall be covered with a suitable insulating material.

(b)

Clamped joints The conductor shall be secured in accordance with Clause 2.9.

COPYRIGHT

13

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

2.8 FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTIONS

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Movable parts of the intruder alarm system shall be connected by conductors having a
resistance to fracture, under the circumstances in which they are used, not less than that
provided by the following conductors:
(a)

Stranded construction Conductors that are of stranded construction shall comply


with AS/NZS 1125 and shall have a total cross-sectional area of not less than 0.5 mm2
composed of at least 16 strands of annealed high conductivity oxygen-free copper.
They shall be covered with insulation not inferior to PVC complying with the
requirements for Grade V-75 of AS/NZS 3191 and having a minimum nominal radial
thickness of 0.4 mm.

(b)

Tinsel construction Conductors that are of tinsel construction shall consist of two or
more cadmium-copper tapes evenly lapped on a suitable core of natural or synthetic
fibre. The nominal diameter of the tinsel conductor shall be not less than 0.75 mm,
and have a maximum resistance of 1.1 /m at 20C, and a minimum breaking load of
not less than 89 N. The laid-up conductor shall be covered with PVC insulation
complying generally with the requirements for Grade V-75 of AS/NZS 5000.1 and
have a nominal radial thickness of at least 0.18 mm. Tinsel wires shall not be
soldered.

NOTE: This Clause does not preclude the use of other flexible conductors such as printed circuit
boards and flexible ribbon cable, provided they comply with the service requirements of Items (a)
and (b) above.

2.9 TERMINATIONS
Terminations shall be made according to the following requirements:
(a)

Terminals All strands of conductors shall be securely fastened, without being


severed, by terminals meeting the requirements of Clause 3.8.

(b)

Crimped Conductors shall be crimped in a ferrule of the correct size by a crimping


tool of the appropriate size, which cannot be released until the crimp is completed,
and which is suitable for the size of ferrule and conductor used. The finished joint
shall be suitably insulated. Crimped joints shall be used only on stranded cables.

(c)

Plugs and sockets All plugs and sockets shall be keyed so that connection can only
be made in one position.

(d)

Soldered joints Incoming conductors shall be soldered using non-corrosive flux to


internal conductors, terminals, lugs or the like, which shall be

(e)

(i)

designed so that the conductors are held in position independently of the


soldering; and

(ii)

located and arranged so as to minimize the likelihood of insulation being


bridged by excess solder and such that essential insulation will not be damaged
during soldering.

Self-locking terminals or connectors Terminals and connectors shall


size for the conductor(s) being terminated. Where stranded conductors
in connectors designed for use with solid conductors, the conductors
with a soldered or crimped ferrule of the correct size to suit both the
the terminal/connector.

COPYRIGHT

be the correct
are terminated
shall be fitted
conductor and

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

14

2.10 WIRE-FREE LINKS


Fixed transmitters and receivers, other than those integrated within detection devices or
deliberately operated devices, shall be
(a)

located within the alarmed area and shall be housed in an enclosure meeting the
requirements of Clause 3.7; and

(b)

installed in accordance with the requirements of Clause 2.2 as applicable.

Where practicable, the transmitting and receiving elements (e.g., antenna or transducer)
shall be protected from mechanical damage and tampering.
The interconnection between any remote transmitter or receiver and the control equipment
shall meet the requirements of Clause 2.6.4(a)(i) and, if appropriate, Clause 2.6.4(a)(ii).
2.11 COMMISSIONING

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Following installation, the intruder alarm system shall be commissioned by performing a


full maintenance check in accordance with Section 5. For monitored alarms, it shall be
verified that appropriate events are communicated, interpreted and processed correctly in
the monitoring centre.
2.12 CLIENT TRAINING
Tuition in accordance with Clause 4.1 shall be provided to the client following installation
and commissioning.

COPYRIGHT

15

SECT I ON

E QU IPM E N T

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

RE Q U I RE M E N T S

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


This Section specifies the requirements for control equipment, indicating equipment, power
supplies and noisemakers, and the equipment classifications for complete intruder alarm
systems.
3.2 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
Where the intruder alarm system is used for other functions, it shall also comply with the
relevant Standards specifying the requirements for each of those functions (e.g., fire
detection and similar).
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The environmental operating conditions for all equipment shall be specified by the
manufacturer. As a minimum, the parameters specified shall include temperature and
relative humidity.
3.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC CONFORMANCE COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
NOTE: Relevant Australian and New Zealand authorities require compliance with EMC
Standards.

3.5 IMMUNITY
Equipment shall meet the requirements of EN 55024 as applicable.
3.6 LOAD AND LINE CONDITIONS
3.6.1 Output overload
Any output that sources or sinks current shall be protected against a current greater than its
rated current at a voltage up to its rated voltage.
3.6.2 Input voltage variations
The equipment shall not create unwanted alarms or signals if the power supply is subjected
to any input voltage variations within the range of 0 V up to the normal operating voltage
plus 10%. The equipment shall operate correctly when subjected to any input voltage in the
range of the power supplys nominal output in accordance with Clause 3.11.2.
3.7 ENCLOSURES
Control equipment enclosures, noisemaker enclosures and any other equipment enclosures
housing critical or vulnerable components such as non-integrated power supplies, etc., shall
have an attack resistance at least equivalent to that of low carbon (mild) steel container
1 mm thick, or 3 mm polycarbonate.
3.8 TERMINALS
The terminating portion of the terminals used in any component of an intruder alarm system
shall be constructed of non-corrosive, low-resistance materials (e.g., nickel) and shall be
suitably sized for the application.
Terminals shall be designed and proportioned such that a wiring connection will not loosen
or overheat under normal conditions of use.
Clamp type terminals shall be designed so that the conductors can be rigidly and effectively
clamped between the metal surfaces.
COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

16

3.9 MARKING OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT


Control equipment shall be legibly and indelibly marked with the following information:
(a)

The name of manufacturer or supplier.

(b)

The model number of the equipment.

(c)

Date of manufacture or serial number.

3.10 INSTRUCTIONS
Installation instructions shall be made available by the manufacturer describing installation
and programming or set-up procedures.
Operating instructions shall be made available by the manufacturer describing the basic
operating procedure of the equipment.
3.11 POWER SUPPLIES

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

3.11.1 General
This Clause sets out requirements for all power supply equipment incorporated into an
intruder alarm system, including separate power supplies and those fitted as an integral part
of any detection device.
NOTE: Other technologies that meet the intent of Clause 3.11 are deemed to be compliant.

3.11.2 Performance
The power supply system shall consist of a battery or batteries complying with the
requirements of Clause 3.14 and electronic regulating circuitry designed to provide a
continuous, steady voltage within the range of 15% to +2% of the power supplys nominal
output voltage under all current loads demanded by the system or device as specified by the
manufacturer under each of the following conditions:
(a)

When operating from an external supply source, as applicable within the limits
specified by the relevant supply authority.

(b)

When operating from battery power for the period specified in Table 3.14.2(A) or (B)
as applicable.

3.11.3 Low battery reporting


The system design shall be such that, under failure of the external supply or where no
external power supply is present, a low battery condition is signalled before the battery has
discharged to the point where it only has sufficient capacity to
(a)

operate the equipment being powered by the battery for a minimum duration of 30%
of the period specified in Table 3.14.2(A) or 3.14.2(B) as applicable; and

(b)

be capable of supplying sufficient power for the equipment to perform its designed
function for at least two complete alarm sequences relevant to the equipment being
powered at any time within the specified period.

3.11.4 Automatic battery testing and fault reporting


Circuitry shall be incorporated to perform automatic testing of the battery to detect the
occurrence of any condition that could affect the batterys ability to comply with
Clause 3.14.2.
For Classes 3, 4 and 5, automatic battery testing shall occur at least once every 24 h and a
battery fault condition shall be generated and signalled as appropriate. For Classes 1 and 2,
the battery fault indication may be common with the low battery indication.

COPYRIGHT

17

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

3.11.5 Charger design


The charger design for rechargeable batteries shall comply with the requirements of the
appropriate Standard for mains-operated systems and shall have charging characteristics
appropriate for the battery it is intended to charge.
NOTE: A list of Standards for battery chargers is given in Appendix C.

3.11.6 Charger rating


Battery charging equipment shall be capable of recharging the battery sufficiently to
achieve the capacity requirements of Table 3.14.4 (B), as applicable, within a total charge
period not exceeding 48 h after the external supply is restored.
3.11.7 Mains supply isolation switch

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Provisions for mains supply isolation shall be made as follows:


(a)

Where the mains supply is connected to a switched general-purpose outlet (GPO),


located inside or adjacent to the control equipment by means of a flexible cord that
complies with AS/NZS 3191, no mains supply isolation switch is required.

(b)

Where the mains supply enters the control equipment unswitched, it shall be provided
with an isolation switch (e.g., GPO) that complies with AS/NZS 3000, suitably
labelled and located within the enclosure in a readily accessible position.

Class 4 and Class 5 systems shall require a tool(s) or key(s) to remove any mains
connection or isolate the main supply.
3.12 POWER SUPPLY INDICATIONS
3.12.1 Mains indication
For systems connected to a permanent mains supply, any interruption of the supply to the
control equipment shall generate a mains fault condition, which shall be indicated by the
indicating equipment. A mains fault-warning signal may be transmitted to the monitoring
centre after a predetermined delay period not exceeding 90 min.
3.12.2 Charging indication
For externally powered systems not relying on permanent mains supply, means shall be
provided to indicate the availability of adequate supply to the charging circuitry.
3.12.3 Battery indication
If a low battery or battery fault condition as specified in Clause 3.11.3 is detected for
backing up the control equipment or any battery powering, it shall be indicated by the
indicating equipment, and for monitored systems shall be transmitted to the monitoring
centre.
3.13 MARKING OF POWER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
The following information shall be clearly and indelibly marked on all power supply
equipment:
(a)

The name of the manufacturer or supplier.

(b)

Model number of equipment.

(c)

Both input and output supply voltages, frequency and power or current.

(d)

Approval number(s).

(e)

Type and capacity of replacement battery, where applicable.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

18

3.14 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS


3.14.1 General
Batteries shall comply with the applicable Australian and/or New Zealand Standards.
NOTE: For a list of applicable Standards see Appendix C.

Batteries shall not require any maintenance within their normal expected service life as
specified in Tables 3.14.2(A) and 3.14.2(B), and shall be designed to operate within the
temperature range of 0C to 50C, under all load conditions.
The characteristics of all batteries shall be chosen such that they will be suitable for the
application having regard to the expected load variation, operating temperature and, where
applicable, the charging equipment.
Rechargeable batteries shall be capable of withstanding a charge rate such that they will
recharge from 20% of their rated capacity to 100% of their rated capacity within 48 h.
3.14.2 Battery capacity

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

All batteries, whether they are utilized for primary power or backup, shall comply with the
requirements of Table 3.14.2(A) or Table 3.14.2(B). Only battery types specified by the
equipment manufacturer shall be used.
TABLE 3.14.2(A)
MINIMUM BATTERY CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR EQUIPMENT WITH NON-RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
Battery usage

Capacity/life

Normal operation in working


environment (see Note)

1 year min.

Battery shelf life at 20C

2 years min.

TABLE 3.14.2(B)
MINIMUM BATTERY CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT
CONNECTED TO MAINS OR EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
Battery usage

Capacity/life

Rechargeable batteries with permanently


connected mains
Rechargeable batteries with intermittent charging,
e.g., solar cell and similar

Local alarm

24 h

Remote monitored system

16 h

Local alarm

60 days

Remote monitored system

30 days

Minimum battery service life at 20C

5 years

NOTE to TABLES 3.14.2(A) and 3.14.2(B):


Working environments vary significantly due to factors such as temperature, humidity and usage.
Battery life greatly decreases under elevated temperature conditions and usage. The above times
are specified for equipment in a quiescent state, i.e., a steady, operational, non-alarm state at
20C.

COPYRIGHT

19

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

3.15 WIRE-FREE SYSTEMS


3.15.1 General
This Clause describes the end-to-end communications link between any two or more
components utilizing a wire-free system within the clients premises and encompasses all
transmitting, receiving and decoding equipment. This Clause specifies the requirements for
protecting the wire-free system against interference, collision and substitution, either
intentional or unintentional.
Where used in Clause 3.15, the word message(s) means the transmission and, where
applicable, the reception and validation of intended signal(s) denoting each event.
3.15.2 Immunity to in-band interference
Interference can cause messages to be misinterpreted or obliterated; therefore, an industry
accepted validation technique such as message duplication, checksum or other error
correction method shall be employed in all wireless systems.
The system shall be capable of receiving and correctly interpreting any event if the system
is subjected to random interference that is sufficient to cause corruption to 50% of the total
number of transmitted messages for that event.
Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

3.15.3 Collision rate


3.15.3.1 General
To minimize the possibility of corruption or loss of information due to collisions of
messages within the same system, it is important to ensure that the probability of such
collisions is kept as low as practicable.
Clause 3.15.3.2 specifies the collision rate requirements for wireless systems.
NOTE: Collisions can occur
(a)

through the automatic transmission of supervisory messages from any device, which may
interfere with alarm messages simultaneously transmitted from other devices; and

(b)

through simultaneously transmitted alarm messages (including system status), which may
interfere with each other.

3.15.3.2 Collision rate requirements


To ensure that the probability of collision across the entire wire-free system is minimized,
the collision rate requirements in Table 3.15.3.2 shall be fulfilled.
Calculations for the occupation ratio of the medium by supervisory signals and the
occupation ratio of the medium by alarm messages shall be in accordance with Appendix D.
TABLE 3.15.3.2
COLLISION RATE REQUIREMENTS
Maximum occupation ratio of the
medium by supervisory messages

Maximum occupation ratio of the


medium by alarm messages

Class 1

N/A

50%

Class 2

10%

50%

Class 3

10%

50%

Class 4

10%

50%

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

20

3.15.4 Classification of wire-free systems


Wire-free equipment, whether stand-alone or integrated with other equipment such as
detection equipment, shall be included in the classification of wire free systems (see Note).
Wire-free equipment shall be selected for suitability in accordance with Table A1 of
Appendix A.
Wire-free systems shall be classified in accordance with Table 3.15.4.
NOTE: The performance requirements listed in Table 3.15.4 have an ascending order of integrity
from Class 1 to Class 4.

TABLE 3.15.4
CLASSIFICATION OF WIRE-FREE SYSTEMS
Classification of wire-free Systems

Class 1

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

(a) Annunciation of a low battery condition for


each device as specified in Clause 3.11.3 at the
device
(b) Annunciation of a low battery condition for
each device as specified in Clause 3.11.3 at the
indicating equipment

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

At least
one method

(c) Annunciation of tamper alarm conditions for


each individual device at the indicating
equipment

(d) Annunciation of alarm conditions for each


detection device at the indicating equipment

(e) A method of coding the messages to provide


the given minimum number of individual
device codes

64 000

256 000

256 000

256 000

(f) A method of checking the signal strength or


temporarily reducing the power of the
transmitted signal by a margin of at least 3 dB
on installation to allow an operating
performance margin

(g) Transmission of supervisory messages


denoting normal operation from each detection
device at the given intervals

12 h

See Note 1

20 s

(h) Annunciation at the indicating equipment of a


supervisory fault condition in the event of
failure to receive any 2 consecutive
supervisory messages

(i) A method of coding the messages such that


any message is not repeated within the given
number of messages

1 000

32 000

2 000 000

(j) Monitoring of the communication channel in


use to detect the presence of any continuous
jamming or interfering signals that are present
for more than 30 s in a 60 s period, which
could prevent the reception of legitimate
signals

(k) Annunciation at the indicating equipment of


the detection of any jamming signal as
specified above


(continued)

COPYRIGHT

21

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

TABLE 3.15.4 (continued)

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Classification of wire-free Systems

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

(l) Annunciation at the indicating equipment of


fault conditions separately from tamper
conditions

(m) Transmission of a return-to-normal (restore)


message within 2 s when an alarm condition of
a volumetric movement detection device is
restored to normal following the transmission
of any alarm message

(n) Transmission of a return-to-normal (restore)


message within 2 s when an alarm condition of
a non-volumetric movement detection device is
restored to normal following the transmission
of any alarm message

(o) Acknowledgement of all messages within 2 s


of transmission from the receiving equipment
to the originating equipment via a two-way
communications link. If acknowledgement of
any message is not received within 2 s, the
message is immediately retransmitted

(p) Encryption of communications using an


algorithm with a computational equivalent of
56 bit DES or better in accordance with
FIPS PUB 46.2
(q) An appropriate key management system shall
be in place
NOTES:
1

Supervision time shall be 90 s without mounting tamper detection or 1 h where mounting tamper
detection is fitted.

A tick () indicates a mandatory requirement.

A dash () indicates that the feature or procedure is optional.

3.16 EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION


3.16.1 General
This Clause specifies and categorizes the requirements for all equipment including wirefree systems.
References to control equipment shall also include any part of an intruder alarm system that
controls or extends the capabilities of the control equipment as applicable whether remotely
located or housed in the same enclosure, (e.g., data gathering panel (DGP), input expander,
output expander, and the like).
The classification of a system shall be the lowest classification of equipment used in the
system.
3.16.2 Class 1
3.16.2.1 General
The following minimum requirements shall apply to Class 1 equipment.
3.16.2.2 Wired zone input supervision
Unless signal processing is required for specialized detection devices, control equipment
shall not generate an alarm condition where the signal on any wired zone input lasts less
than 100 ms. It shall generate an alarm condition in response to an uninterrupted signal
lasting longer than 400 ms.
COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

22

Every wired detection circuit shall be a monitored circuit utilizing at least one end-of-line
device and shall generate an alarm condition on
(a)

all short circuits and all open circuits; and

(b)

any series or parallel substitution of the end-of-line component by a component with


equal properties to the end-of-line component.

3.16.2.3 Zone indication


Means shall be provided for the immediate audible and/or visual indication of each of the
following conditions:
(a)

Any individual zone in an alarm condition during the arming procedure.

(b)

Any individual zone that is isolated at the time of arming or partial arming.

(c)

Any individual zone that enters an alarm condition whilst the intruder alarm system is
armed.

3.16.2.4 Alarm processing

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The control equipment shall incorporate means to allow the operator to place the zones in
the following states:
(a)

Armed Ready for processing of an alarm condition.

(b)

Disarmed Alarm condition is prevented from being processed, excluding 24-hour


zones.

(c)

Either
(i)

manual isolationalarm condition is manually prevented from being processed


by an authorized operator and normal operation is re-instated automatically on
disarming; or

(ii)

automatic isolationalarm condition is automatically prevented from being


processed on arming if the zone is in an alarm condition and a warning is
audibly and visually signalled to the operator, and normal operation (isolation
removed) is reinstated automatically on disarming.

3.16.2.5 Alarm outputs


Control equipment shall provide at least one or more of the following outputs:
(a)

A timed output to drive noisemakers, which can be set to a duration of between 30 s


and 5 min and is capable of supplying either 12 V d.c. at 2 A or at least 1 W of
modulated audio signal into a 2 load.

(b)

A latching 12 V output capable of providing at least 1 A at 12 V d.c. to drive visual


warning indicators.

(c)

Any other outputs, as appropriate, to drive essential remote components of the control
or indicating equipment such as arming stations, etc.

3.16.2.6 Arming and disarming


Means shall be provided for the client to effect on-site arming and disarming. Disarming
shall be restricted to one or more of the following means:
(a)

Within the protected area Any coded system with a minimum of 1000 unique
combinations.

(b)

Outside the protected area Arming station(s) incorporating the requirements of


Item (a) above and utilizing a transmission protocol with a minimum of 1000
combinations in the communications link to the control equipment.

COPYRIGHT

23

(c)

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Wire-free device(s) meeting the requirements of Class 1 or higher.

3.16.2.7 Remote system access


The intruder alarm system may be accessed remotely (off-site) via any communication
means in real time, or by up and downloading data. For such systems, access shall be
restricted as follows:
(a)

Remote access by the client Remote access to arming and interrogation of


operational status, such as information provided by indications normally available to
an operator via the intruder alarm systems indicating equipment, which shall be
protected by a code with a minimum of 9000 combinations.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Remote access to disarming, isolating and programming functions shall be further


protected through the incorporation of either or both of the following error detection
techniques:

(b)

(i)

A maximum of six consecutive code errors shall cause access to be denied


either for a minimum period of 1 min or until the control equipment is manually
reset.

(ii)

A maximum of six consecutive code errors shall cause an alarm condition to be


generated.

Remote access by a third party service provider Remote access shall be permitted
only after satisfying all of the following key elements of a validation procedure:
(i)

A communications link shall be established between the intruder alarm system


and the remote site.

(ii)

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the client, each remote access


procedure shall be authorized or manually initiated by the client.

(iii) The control equipment shall exchange or validate a security code from the
remote site of not less than 9000 combinations where any error shall cause
access to be denied until the entire communication sequence is re-initiated and
is successful.
3.16.2.8 Tamper detection devices
Tamper detection devices are not required for Class 1 systems.
3.16.2.9 Alarm warning devices
3.16.2.9.1 Audible alarm warning devices
Audible alarms shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)

Sound pressure level Unless otherwise specified by the client, the sound pressure
level of an audible alarm shall be not less than 90 dB(A) and not greater than
130 dB(A) measured at 1 m.

(b)

Duration An alarm condition on a single zone shall cause the audible alarms to
sound for a period that is not longer than a total of 5 min, or as otherwise specified by
legislation. Subsequent sounding of audible alarms for a further period of up to 5 min
shall only occur where
(i)

the intruder alarm system has been manually reset on-site; or

(ii)

a subsequent alarm is generated in a different zone of a multi-zone system.

3.16.2.9.2 Visual alarm warning device


A flashing blue light should be incorporated as a visible alarm.
Where used, any such visible alarm shall be

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

24

(a)

designed to operate in the event of any condition intended to operate the external
audible alarm and may remain in operation beyond the duration of the audible alarm
operation.

(b)

located outside, or be clearly visible from, outside the alarmed premises; and

(c)

located to minimize the possibility of inadvertent damage and discourage wilful


interference.

NOTE: In certain circumstances, legislation may prohibit the use of lights of a certain colour,
which are the same colour as those used for navigation purposes or by emergency vehicles. In
some circumstances it may be preferable to not install a visible alarm.

3.16.2.9.3 Satellite sirens

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Satellite sirens are optional. Where used, satellite sirens shall comply with the general
requirements of Clauses 3.1 to 3.7 and shall be provided with the following:
(a)

A power supply and battery complying with the relevant requirements of Clauses 3.11
to 3.14.

(b)

Monitored circuit supervision on any wired link to the alarm control equipment in
accordance with Clause 3.16.2.2 or a wire-free link to the control equipment
complying with Table 3.15.4, Item (j).

NOTE: Local legislation may impose bans or limits on the duration or sound level of audible
alarms.

3.16.3 Class 2
3.16.3.1 General
In addition to the requirements for Class 1, or superseding them as applicable, the
requirements of Clauses 3.16.3.2 to 3.16.3.6 shall also apply to Class 2 equipment.
3.16.3.2 Alarm processing
The control equipment shall incorporate means to allow the operator to place the system in
a partially armed state where the alarm condition is prevented from being processed in a
predetermined number of zones.
3.16.3.3 Zone isolation
For intruder alarm systems reporting opening and closing (arming and disarming) events to
a monitoring centre, zone isolation information shall also be transmitted, unless otherwise
specified in writing by the client.
3.16.3.4 Arming and disarming
Means shall be provided for the client to effect on-site arming and disarming by one or
more of the following means:
(a)

A card, electronic key, restricted key or keypad coded system with a minimum of
9000 combinations.

(b)

A remote arming station incorporating any device specified in Item (a) above, which
may be located outside the protected area if the communications link between the
arming station and the control equipment utilizes a transmission protocol with a
minimum of 9000 combinations.

(c)

Class 2, wire-free remote control equipment or higher.

For wired remote arming stations located outside the alarmed area, additional tamperdetection shall be provided that
(i)

causes an alarm condition in the event of a wrong code being presented on a


maximum of 6 consecutive occasions; or
COPYRIGHT

25

(ii)

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

prevents disarming for a minimum of 1 min in the event of a wrong code being
presented on a maximum of 6 consecutive occasions.

Other security devices or systems may be used, provided they have a level of security at
least equal to the above.
3.16.3.5 Tamper detection devices
Tamper detection devices shall be fitted to all control equipment enclosures, audible
warning device enclosures, enclosures specified in Clause 2.3.3 and remote arming stations
that utilize relay contact outputs or similar. Their operation shall generate an alarm
condition when the intruder alarm system is armed and an appropriate warning signal whilst
the intruder alarm system is disarmed or at the time of arming.
Tamper detection devices and circuitry shall be designed to activate
(a)

prior to or on the opening of an equipment enclosure; and

(b)

prior to or on the removal of an equipment enclosure from its mounting surface.

3.16.3.6 Alarm transmission equipment

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Alarm transmission equipment shall be incorporated into the intruder alarm system to
transmit alarm and warning signals to a monitoring centre and, as a minimum, shall comply
with the requirements of AS 2201.5 for Class 2 transmission systems.
3.16.4 Class 3
3.16.4.1 General
In addition to the requirements for Class 2, or superseding them as applicable, the following
requirements of Clauses 3.16.4.2 to 3.16.4.6 shall also apply to Class 3 equipment.
3.16.4.2 Zone input supervision
Every wired detection circuit shall be a three-state monitored circuit capable of detecting
and processing an additional alarm condition denoting fault or trouble when the system is
disarmed.
3.16.4.3 Arming and disarming
Means shall be provided for the client to effect on-site arming and disarming by one or
more of the following means:
(a)

A card, electronic key or keypad coded system with a minimum of 900 000
combinations.

(b)

A remote arming station incorporating any device specified in Item (a) above, which
may be located outside the protected area if the communications link between the
arming station and the control equipment utilizes a transmission protocol with a
minimum of 900 000 combinations.

(c)

Class 3, wire-free remote control equipment or higher.

3.16.4.4 Tamper detection devices


Tamper alarms shall be transmitted to the monitoring centre except during maintenance.
3.16.4.5 Remote system access
3.16.4.5.1 Remote access by the client
Remote access to arming and interrogation of operational status, such as information
provided by indications normally available to an operator via the intruder alarm systems
indicating equipment, shall be protected by a code with a minimum of 900 000
combinations.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

26

3.16.4.5.2 Remote access by a third-party service provider


Remote access by a third-party service provider shall be permitted only after satisfying at
least each of the following key elements of a validation procedure:
(a)

A communications link shall be established between the intruder alarm system and
the remote site.

(b)

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the client, each remote access procedure
shall be authorized or manually initiated by the client.

(c)

The control equipment shall exchange or validate a security code of not less than
900 000 combinations where any error shall cause access to be denied until the entire
communication sequence is re-initiated and is successful.

3.16.4.6 Alarm transmission equipment


As a minimum, alarm transmission equipment shall comply with the requirements of
AS 2201.5 for Class 3 transmission systems.
3.16.5 Class 4

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

3.16.5.1 General
In addition to the requirements for Class 3, or superseding them as applicable, the
requirements of Clauses 3.16.5.2 to 3.16.5.7 shall also apply to Class 4 equipment.
3.16.5.2 Zone input supervision
Every wired detection circuit shall be a four-state monitored circuit utilizing at least two,
end-of-line devices and shall be capable of detecting and processing separate alarm
conditions for fault and tamper when the system is disarmed.
3.16.5.3 Arming and disarming
Means shall be provided for the client to effect on-site disarming by use of a card or
equivalent with a minimum of 900 000 combinations and either
(a)

a PIN of at least 4 digits length; or

(b)

a biometric recognition system.

The communication link between each arming station and the control equipment shall
utilize a minimum of 56 bit DES rolling key encryption in accordance with FIPS PUB 46-2,
which changes before the transmission of each successive 1 000 000 messages or better.
3.16.5.4 Remote system access
The communication link between the control equipment and any remote site shall utilize a
minimum of 56 bit DES rolling key encryption in accordance with FIPS PUB 46-2, which
changes before the transmission of each successive 1 000 000 messages or better.
3.16.5.5 Tamper detection devices
The control equipment shall incorporate additional early warning tamper detection, which
shall be designed to detect any attempt to penetrate the equipment housing or remove it
from the wall prior to the activation of the tamper switches.
3.16.5.6 Alarm transmission equipment
As a minimum, transmission equipment shall comply with the requirements of AS 2201.5
for Class 4 transmission systems.
3.16.5.7 Locking of equipment enclosures
All equipment enclosures shall be secured with a locking device using a restricted key
system.
COPYRIGHT

27

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

3.16.6 Class 5
3.16.6.1 General
In addition to the requirements for Class 4, or superseding them as applicable, the
requirements of Clauses 3.16.6.2 to 3.16.6.5 shall also apply to Class 5 equipment.
3.16.6.2 Zone input supervision
Every wired detection circuit shall be an active end-of-line monitored circuit incorporating
an end-of-line device, which shall be continuously monitored for integrity by the control
equipment, utilizing a communications protocol meeting the following minimum
requirements:
(a)

A two-way poll/response system with a period between polls of not more than 120 s.

(b)

A minimum of 56 bit DES rolling key encryption in accordance with FIPS PUB 46-2,
which changes before the transmission of each successive 32 000 messages or better.

3.16.6.3 Arming and disarming

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Means shall be provided for the client to effect on-site disarming by use of a card or
equivalent with a minimum of 900 000 combinations and either
(a)

a PIN of at least 6 digits length; or

(b)

a biometric recognition system.

The communication link between each arming station and the control equipment shall
utilize a minimum of 128 bit DES rolling key encryption in accordance with
FIPS PUB 46-2, which changes before the transmission of each successive 32 000 messages
or better.
3.16.6.4 Remote system access
The communication link between the control equipment and any remote site shall utilize a
minimum of 128 bit DES rolling key encryption in accordance with FIPS PUB 46-2, which
changes before the transmission of each successive 32 000 messages.
3.16.6.5 Alarm transmission equipment
As a minimum, alarm transmission equipment shall comply with the requirements of
AS 2201.5 for Class 5 transmission systems.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

28

S E C T I O N 4
G E N E RA L O PE RA T I O N A L
PROCEDURES AND RESPONS I B I L I T I E S
4.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance with this Standard should involve the co-operation of all interested parties.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The client shall be provided with the following at the time of commissioning:
(a)

For system Class 2 and above, a logbook in accordance with Clause 6.4, which shall
be kept inside the control equipment enclosure or in a secure location at the clients
premises accessible to authorized maintenance staff.

(b)

Instructions about the correct procedure for operating the intruder alarm system,
including the agreed arming and disarming methods.

(c)

Adequate training and demonstration of the operating procedures in Item (b) above.

(d)

An adequate operating and maintenance manual in plain English and covering the
entire intruder alarm system as installed.

(e)

A list detailing all detection devices, their physical location and the zone to which
they are located.

(f)

Written advice if the intruder alarm system has been configured to allow authorized
remote access for maintenance and operational purposes.

(g)

Details of all warranties applicable.

(h)

Written advice that a maintenance schedule in accordance with Section 5 shall be


implemented in order to maintain compliance with this Standard.

(i)

Written advice of the clients responsibilities in accordance with Clause 4.2.

4.2 CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITIES


Clients responsibilities should include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(a)

Ensuring that all users of the intruder alarm system have adequate knowledge and
training in the operation of the system commensurate with their level of use.

(b)

Ensuring that the intruder alarm system is operated in a satisfactory manner in


accordance with the procedures agreed with the security alarm company.

(c)

Ensuring that, where practicable, all detection devices are tested (e.g., walk test) at
intervals not exceeding one calendar month.

(d)

Ensuring that, if the intruder alarm system is faulty or unable to perform its designed
function, the security alarm company is requested to return the system to compliance
with this Standard.

(e)

Requesting the security alarm company to make appropriate changes to the intruder
alarm system following any changes or alterations that could affect the operation or
performance of the system.

COPYRIGHT

29

SE C T I O N

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

MA I N T E N A N CE

A N D

S E RV ICE

5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION


This Section outlines the minimum requirements for maintenance and service to the intruder
alarm system and applies to both hard-wired systems and wire-free systems installed in
clients premises.
Where applicable, equipment manufacturers instructions shall form the basis for the
maintenance of the intruder alarm system components.
5.2 MAINTENANCE
5.2.1 Routine maintenance
5.2.1.1 General

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Arrangements shall be put in place to demonstrate to interested parties that the intruder
alarm system remains operational in accordance with this Standard. This shall occur at
intervals determined by the interested parties and may be achieved through data provided
by the intruder alarm system or through periodic visits by appropriately qualified personnel.
Intervals for demonstration of compliance with this Standard should occur in accordance
with Table 5.2.1.1:
TABLE 5.2.1.1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Risk class
(see Appendix A, Table A1)

Maximum time between


maintenance inspections

Class 5

12 months

Class 4

12 months

Class 3

12 months

Class 2

24 months

Class 1

24 months

Prior to making the visit, the security alarm company or its representative shall contact the
client to advise of the visit and arrange a mutually convenient time for it. The name of the
attending technician shall be provided to the client prior to the visit.
A security alarm company identification card or valid security licence displaying the
technicians name and photograph shall be produced to the client upon request.
A report arising from each routine maintenance visit shall be presented to the client
confirming that maintenance has been carried out and current compliance status. This report
may also contain recommendations for either or both of the following:
(a)

Alterations that would improve system performance.

(b)

Alterations necessary to maintain compliance.

The report shall be signed by both the technician and the client. A copy shall be retained by
both parties.
5.2.1.2 Procedure
Maintenance procedures shall include the following:
(a)

Where applicable, notification of the monitoring centre before any tests are made.
COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

30

(b)

Checking the installation, location and siting of all equipment and devices against the
zone list and record any discrepancies found.

(c)

Inspecting and testing the operation of all detection devices including the following:
(i)

Verifying alarm activation and reporting.

(ii)

If applicable, verifying tamper activation and reporting.

(iii) Verifying that each volumetric detection device operational range is


appropriate.
(iv)

Verifying no compromise of devices has occurred.


NOTE: Compromise of devices could be due to subsequent building alterations,
partitioning changes or other obstacles.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

(d)

Checking the voltage at each power supply


(i)

under normal non-alarm conditions, with the connection of external power


source, and ensuring that the power supply voltage measured at the output
terminals remains within the rated value of the equipment +2%; and

(ii)

under alarm conditions, without the connection of external power source,


ensuring that the power supply voltage measured at the output terminals
remains within the rated value of the equipment 15%.

If a battery failure is indicated, replacing the battery and, in a durable and legible
manner, marking the month and year of the battery replacement on the battery
container.
(e)

Inspection of all visible wiring and conduits.

(f)

Checking the control equipment and indicating equipment to verify that they are fully
functional. Where applicable, ensuring events are correctly received at the monitoring
centre.

(g)

Testing the operation of each installed audible and visible alarm and warning device.

5.2.2 Emergency service


The client shall at all times be kept informed of the current 24-hour contact details of the
security alarm company for emergency service.
The security alarm companys emergency service shall be organized so that the time taken
for its representative to attend the alarmed premises after notification of a fault by a client
shall, under normal conditions, not exceed one working day unless otherwise agreed. Where
this time is likely to be exceeded due to extraordinary conditions beyond the control of the
company, or geographical location, the client shall be notified of the delay.
Any service performed should be recorded in the clients maintenance logbook.

COPYRIGHT

31

SECT ION

RECORDS

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

AND

REPORTS

6.1 CLIENT AND EQUIPMENT RECORDS

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The initial records of equipment and system configuration shall be furnished to the client
upon completion of commissioning to form a complete record of the systems installed
condition, as part of the operating and maintenance manual. For system Classes 1 and 2, the
equipment record shall include Items (a) and (b) of the following, and for system Classes 3
to 5 the equipment record shall include all of the following:
(a)

The address and an outline plan of the alarmed premises showing any unusual
features.

(b)

The position and type of each detection device.

(c)

Installation, description and wiring diagram.

(d)

The position of any communication path and 240 V a.c. power outlets associated with
the intruder alarm system.

(e)

The classification referring to the premises or to each detection sector, if applicable,


and which shall be in the form of a certificate confirming compliance with this
Standard, and noting any exceptions/non-compliances, if applicable.

The information included in this record shall be available to the security alarm companys
representative before every maintenance visit and a copy shall be furnished to the client
upon completion of commissioning.
Symbols included in wiring diagrams and equipment descriptions and locations should
comply with the relevant requirements of AS 1102 and AS/NZS 4383 (all parts).
6.2 MAINTENANCE RECORD
For each alarmed premises there shall be an historical record that is maintained and retained
by the security alarm company. The historical record shall be made available to the client
and the relevant regulatory authorities at the clients request.
The historical record shall include all routine maintenance and emergency calls.
Additionally, it shall include the following:
(a)

The date and time of every visit, the faults found, the action taken to correct the faults
and, if possible, their cause.

(b)

Details of any work left outstanding after a maintenance visit.

(c)

Any instance where it is necessary to temporarily disconnect, bridge or remove a


detection device together with the reason, and the name and signature, if practicable,
of the person authorizing such action.

(d)

Details of any detection device that is not operating correctly and cannot be
immediately rectified.

(e)

Any amendments to the installation or wiring diagrams.

(f)

Any complaint received by the security alarm company or information from any
source suggesting a need for investigation together with the date and time of receipt
of the complaint or information, the action taken and the date and time of completion
of the action.

The record shall be signed by the client where practicable, and a copy shall be provided to
the client.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

32

The record shall be kept in such a form that the history of a particular premises is readily
available. Records of events shall be retained for a minimum period of 2 years.
6.3 AUTHORITY FOR DISCONNECTING
A detection device shall not be disconnected, isolated or removed without the written
authorization of the client.
6.4 LOGBOOK
Where a logbook is provided in accordance with Clause 4.1, it shall be maintained for the
purpose of recording all visits, maintenance or works by the attending technician.

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The logbook shall itemize the following:


(a)

The classification of the system at the time of installation and at the time of any
subsequent change of classification.

(b)

The date and time of any visits, maintenance or works.

(c)

The name and signature of the technician responsible for each visit and the company
represented.

(d)

The nature of the visit, for example routine maintenance, fault remedy or similar.

(e)

Details of faults found or reported by the client.

(f)

Recommendations for alterations and improvements.

(g)

Details of each fault remedied and/or unresolved faults and interim actions taken, for
example, isolation and similar.

(h)

Details of each alteration and/or improvement carried out.

(i)

Details of any battery replacement.

COPYRIGHT

33

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

APPENDIX A

APPLICATION TO RISK PROFILE


(Normative)
Information regarding the likelihood of risks and their consequences shall be used to
determine the minimum classification of the intruder alarm system in accordance with
Table A1.
TABLE A1
SECURITY RISK PROFILE
Consequence of attack

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Likelihood of attack
Minimal

Minor

Moderate

Major

Catastrophic

Very likely

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5*

Class 5*

Likely

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 5*

Possible

Class 2

Class 3

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Unlikely

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Very unlikely

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

* Any risks classified in these cells cannot be addressed by intruder alarm systems alone.
Additional measures should be taken to reduce the risk to levels covered by this Standard.

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

34

APPENDIX B

INDUSTRY TERMS
(Informative)
B1 DATA TRANSMISSION
The electronic exchange of information between two data processing points.
B2 ENTRY/EXIT ROUTE
The specified entry/exit path within the alarmed area to the arming station.
B3 INTERIOR
That volume enclosed within the shell (see Clause 1.5.24).

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

B4 ISOLATING
Deactivating zone(s) of an intruder alarm system so that selected detection devices do not
signal an alarm condition when the system is armed.
NOTE: Also known as bypassing or excluding.

B5 MULTIPLEXING
A method of signalling characterized by the simultaneous or sequential transmission and
reception of multiple signals over a communication channel with means for the positive
identification of each signal.
NOTE: Also known as multichannel.

B6 PERIMETER
Property boundaries, usually defined by the shell.

COPYRIGHT

35

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

APPENDIX C

STANDARDS RELATING TO BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS


(Informative)
C1 BATTERIES
C1.1 Galvanic cells and batteries in general
AS
4086
4086.1

Secondary batteries for use with stand-alone power systems


Part 1: General requirements

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

C1.2 Acid secondary cells and batteries


AS
2149

Starter batteriesLead acid

2402

Traction batteriesLead-acid (all parts)

2668

Water for use in secondary batteries

2676
2676.1
2676.2

Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary


batteries in buildings
Part 1: Vented cells
Part 2: Sealed cells

3011
3011.1
3011.2

Electrical installationsSecondary batteries installed in buildings


Part 1: Vented cells
Part 2: Sealed cells

AS/NZS
4029
4029.1
4029.2
4029.3

Stationary batteriesLead-acid
Part 1: Vented type
Part 2: Valve-regulated sealed type
Part 3: Pure lead positive pasted plate type

C1.3 Alkaline secondary cells and batteries


AS
3731
3731.1
3731.2

Stationary batteriesNickel-cadmium
Part 1: Vented type
Part 2: Valve-regulated type

C1.4 Miscellaneous
AS
2562
3015

HydrometersPortable syringe-type for lead-acid batteries


Electrical installationsExtra-low voltage d.c. power requirements within
public telecommunications networks

C2 BATTERY CHARGERS
AS
2401
2401.1

Battery chargers for lead-acid batteriesDomestic type


Part 1: Battery chargers for vented cells

2548
2548.1

Battery charges for lead-acid traction batteries


Part 1: Battery chargers for vented cells

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

36

AS
3193

Approval and test specificationTransformer-type battery chargers

4044

Battery chargers for stationary batteries

AS/NZS
2401
2401.2

Battery chargers for lead-acid batteriesDomestic type


Part 2: Battery chargers for valve-regulated cells

Safety of household and similar electrical appliancesGeneral requirements


(IEC 60335-1:1991 MOD)
3350.2.29 Part 2.29: Particular requirements for battery chargers (IEC 60335-2-29:1994,
MOD)

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

3350

COPYRIGHT

37

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

APPENDIX D

OCCUPANCY RATIO CALCULATIONS


(Normative)
D1 CALCULATION OF THE OCCUPATION RATIO OF THE MEDIUM BY
SUPERVISORY SIGNALS
OccS = (n d s)/p
where
n

= maximum number of transmitters

ds

= total duration of each supervisory message

= minimum period between successive supervisory messages from the same


device

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

Example:
Maximum number of transmitters (n)

= 100

Duration of supervisory message (d)

= 2s

Period between supervisory messages (p) = 2 h (or 7200 s)


OccS

= (n ds)/p

OccS

= (100 2)/7200 s

OccS

2.78%

The maximum number of transmitters to be considered for the calculation shall comply with
the specification of the manufacturer. If no specification is available, then the maximum
number to be considered shall be n = 100.
D2 CALCULATION OF THE OCCUPATION RATIO OF THE MEDIUM BY
ALARM MESSAGES
OccA = (n d a )/p
where
n

= maximum number of transmitters

da

= total duration of each alarm message

= minimum period between successive alarm messages from the same device
(often referred to as sleep time)

Example:
Maximum number of transmitters (n) = 24
Duration of alarm message (d)

= 2s

Period between alarm messages (p)

= 4 min (or 240 s)

OccA

= (n da)/p

OccA

= (24 2)/240

OccA

20%

COPYRIGHT

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

38

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

The maximum number of transmitters to be considered for the calculation shall comply with
the specification of the manufacturer. If no specification is available then the maximum
number to be considered shall be n = 100.

COPYRIGHT

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

39

NOTES

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007
40

NOTES

Standards Australia
Standards Australia is an independent company, limited by guarantee, which prepares and publishes
most of the voluntary technical and commercial standards used in Australia. These standards are
developed through an open process of consultation and consensus, in which all interested parties are
invited to participate. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

government, Standards Australia is recognized as Australias peak national standards body.

Standards New Zealand


The first national Standards organization was created in New Zealand in 1932. The Standards
Council of New Zealand is the national authority responsible for the production of Standards.
Standards New Zealand is the trading arm of the Standards Council established under the Standards
Act 1988.

Australian/New Zealand Standards


Under a Memorandum of Understanding between Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand,
Australian/New Zealand Standards are prepared by committees of experts from industry,
governments, consumers and other sectors. The requirements or recommendations contained
in published Standards are a consensus of the views of representative interests and also take
account of comments received from other sources. They reflect the latest scientific and industry
experience. Australian/New Zealand Standards are kept under continuous review after publication
and are updated regularly to take account of changing technology.

International Involvement
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand are responsible for ensuring that the Australian
and New Zealand viewpoints are considered in the formulation of international Standards and that
the latest international experience is incorporated in national and Joint Standards. This role is vital
in assisting local industry to compete in international markets. Both organizations are the national
members of ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International
Electrotechnical Commission).

Visit our web sites

www.standards.org.au
www.standards.com.au

www.standards.co.nz

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

GPO Box 476 Sydney NSW 2001

Level 10 Radio New Zealand House

Administration

155 The Terrace Wellington 6001

Phone (02) 8206 6000

(Private Bag 2439 Wellington 6020)

Fax (02) 8206 6001

Phone (04) 498 5990

Email mail@standards.com.au

Fax (04) 498 5994

Customer Service

Customer Services (04) 498 5991

Phone 1300 65 46 46

Information Service (04) 498 5992

Fax 1300 65 49 49

Email snz@standards.co.nz

Email sales@standards.com.au

Internet www.standards.co.nz

Internet www.standards.org.au

ISBN 0 7337 8160 8

Printed in Australia

Accessed by CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY on 23 Aug 2016 (Document currency not guaranteed when printed)

This page has been left intentionally blank.

You might also like