ISO 21927-10-2011 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 21927-10:2011 — Smoke and heat control systems — Part 10: Specification for power output devices. This part of ISO 21927 specifies requirements and gives test methods for primary and secondary electrical and pneumatic power output devices intended for use in smoke- and heat-control systems in buildings; a summary of functions is given.

Abstract

Specifies product requirements and test methods for power output devices (electrical and pneumatic, primary and secondary) used in building smoke and heat control systems. The standard defines functional summaries, performance criteria and referenced test procedures to verify suitability for SHCS (smoke- and heat-control systems).

General information

• Status: Published (with mixed metadata in secondary sources; see note in FAQ).
• Publication date: 13 July 2011 (Edition 1, 2011).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.220.20 (Fire protection).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 35 (official ISO bibliographic record).

Scope

Applies to primary and secondary electrical and pneumatic power output devices designed to operate smoke and heat control equipment in buildings. It covers functional summaries, required performance characteristics, and test methods to demonstrate compliance and interoperability with smoke and heat control systems. The scope is limited to device-level requirements rather than full system design.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of power output devices used in smoke and heat control systems.
• Functional performance requirements for electrical and pneumatic actuators and output modules.
• Test methods to verify performance, endurance and reliability under specified conditions.
• Requirements for primary and secondary (backup) power output devices, including interfaces to control equipment.
• Environmental and installation considerations relevant to SHCS operation (temperature, humidity, mounting, ingress protection where applicable).
• Marking, documentation and basic safety/compatibility information to support system integration and maintenance.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of actuators, dampers, fans and other power output devices for smoke and heat control systems; test laboratories and certification bodies; system integrators and designers of building smoke/heat control systems; building authorities and fire safety engineers who evaluate device suitability for SHCS applications.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 21927 series for smoke and heat control systems. Related parts include ISO 21927‑1 (smoke barriers), ISO 21927‑8 (smoke control dampers), ISO 21927‑9 (specification for control equipment) and other parts addressing components, testing and design methods within the SHCS family.

Keywords

Smoke and heat control, SHCS, power output device, actuator, pneumatic actuator, electrical actuator, test methods, performance requirements, building fire protection.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 21927-10:2011 specifies requirements and test methods for electrical and pneumatic power output devices used in smoke- and heat-control systems in buildings (Part 10 of the ISO 21927 series).

Q: What does it cover?

A: Device-level functional summaries, performance criteria, and standardized test procedures to verify that power output devices meet the needs of smoke and heat control systems (including primary and backup device considerations). It does not replace system design standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device manufacturers, test houses and certification bodies, SHCS system designers and integrators, fire safety engineers, and regulatory or approval authorities assessing component compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO's bibliographic record lists ISO 21927‑10 as published 13 July 2011 (Edition 1) and remains the 2011 edition in ISO's catalogue records. Some third‑party standard-supply services have listed a withdrawal date (for example, a withdrawn notice dated 25 October 2023 in one commercial catalog), so there is mixed metadata in secondary sources. For definitive legal or procurement decisions you should check the official ISO catalogue entry or your national standards body for the authoritative, up‑to‑date status (the ISO catalogue shows the standard's metadata and review status). As of February 28, 2026, consult ISO or your national body for the final status used in your jurisdiction.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 21927 is a multi‑part series covering smoke and heat control systems and components; Part 10 is the part specifically for power output devices and is intended to be used alongside other parts (e.g., parts 1, 8, 9, etc.) when specifying or testing SHCS equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Smoke and heat control, power output device, actuator, pneumatic, electrical, test method, performance, smoke control, fire protection.