BS 5839-1: Fire detection and fire alarm system for buildings. Code of practice for design, installation and commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
- Requirement for clarification regarding the use of voice alarm detectors (VADs) and visual indicator devices (VID).
There is a mistake in the above line. VAD stands for visual alarm device NOT voice alarm detector...
This information in this article about voice alarm detectors (VADs) was sourced from BSI and appears to be correct - Ref https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2017/september/BSI-revises-standard-for-fire-detection-and-fire-alarm-systems/
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