Can I replace a Bell with a Strobe as an external alarm indication?
Submitted by rporteous on August 11, 2008 - 14:41.
If I find a faulty Bell that has been installed as the external alarm indication for a fire indicator panel, am I permitted to replace the bell with a Strobe according to Australian Standard AS1670.1-2004?
3.8 EXTERNAL ALARM INDICATION
The system shall operate one red strobe light complying with AS 1603.11 to indicate a fire
alarm. The strobe shall be located on the outside of the building, be visible from the main
approach to the building and shall be as near as practicable to the designated building entry
point.The word ‘FIRE’ shall be marked on or adjacent to the strobe in lettering not less than
25 mm in height on a contrasting background. The label shall be upright and clearly legible
when the strobe is installed.The strobe shall be connected to a supervised output on the CIE.
Russ
