BS EN 50291-2:2010 PDF

1   Scope This European Standard specifies general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft .

NOTE For caravan holiday homes EN 50291‑1 applies.

This European Standard specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of carbon monoxide and to provide a visual and audible alarms only (Type B of EN 50291‑1), or to provide visual and audible alarms and an executive action in the form of an output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of EN 50291‑1). This European Standard excludes apparatus

– for the detection of combustible gases, other than carbon monoxide itself (see EN 50194‑1),

– for the detection of CO in industrial installations (see EN 45544‑1, EN 45544‑2 and EN 45544‑3) or commercial premises,

– for CO measurement for smoke and fire detection.