ISO 21927-9-2012 PDF
Name in English:
St ISO 21927-9-2012
Name in Russian:
Ст ISO 21927-9-2012
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Full title and description
Smoke and heat control systems — Part 9: Specification for control equipment. This International Standard specifies product performance requirements, classifications and test methods for control equipment intended for use in smoke- and heat-control systems (SHCS) in buildings, covering control panels, interfaces, monitoring and functional test requirements for reliable operation under design conditions.
Abstract
ISO 21927-9:2012 defines performance criteria and test methods for control equipment used in smoke and heat control systems (SHCS). The document sets out classification levels, environmental and electrical test requirements, functional behaviour during alarm and fault conditions, and requirements for interfaces to actuators, detectors and building fire‑alarm systems to ensure predictable performance in fire situations.
General information
- Status: Published / Confirmed as current.
- Publication date: 24 February — March 2012 (Edition 1, 2012-03).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 13.220.20 (Fire protection).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (2012).
- Number of pages: 63 (official ISO pagination).
Core bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO record for ISO 21927-9:2012.
Scope
This part of ISO 21927 specifies the product performance requirements, classifications and test methods for control equipment designed to be part of smoke- and heat-control systems in buildings. It applies to control panels and associated control equipment that operate actuators, fans and venting devices, and that interface with detection and fire alarm systems; it does not specify whole-system design or installation practices but is intended to support consistent product performance and conformity assessment.
Key topics and requirements
- Performance classifications for control equipment (functional classes and environmental classes).
- Electrical and EMC immunity requirements relevant for fire‑safety operation.
- Functional tests for alarm, fault and degraded modes (fail‑safe behaviour and supervisory signalling).
- Interfaces and signalling requirements for detectors, actuators, fans and building fire alarm systems.
- Test methods and inspection requirements to verify conformity with declared performance.
- Marking, documentation and user information requirements for safe operation and maintenance.
Typical use and users
Manufacturers of control panels and control equipment for smoke- and heat-control systems, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies, building services engineers, fire‑safety designers and specifiers, and regulatory authorities use this standard to specify, test and verify control equipment intended for SHEVS/SHCS installation in buildings.
Related standards
ISO 21927-9 is one part of the ISO 21927 series addressing smoke and heat control systems. Related parts include ISO 21927-1 (smoke barriers), ISO 21927-2 (natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators), ISO 21927-3 (powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators), and other parts covering design, installation and component requirements across the series. These related parts provide complementary requirements for barriers, ventilators, fans, ducts and system components within SHA/SHEVS practice.
Keywords
smoke and heat control systems; SHCS; SHEVS; control equipment; control panels; actuators; fan control; performance tests; EMC immunity; fire safety; ISO 21927; ICS 13.220.20.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 21927-9:2012 is an International Standard that specifies performance, classification and test methods for control equipment used in smoke- and heat-control systems (SHCS) in buildings.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers control equipment (control panels and associated interfaces) — their required performance, environmental and electrical test conditions, functional behaviour during alarm and fault conditions, and test methods to demonstrate conformity. It is focused on product performance rather than whole‑system design.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Product manufacturers, conformity assessment and testing laboratories, fire and building services engineers, specifiers, and regulators use the standard to define, test and verify control equipment intended for smoke and heat control applications.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 21927-9 was published in 2012 (Edition 1) and the ISO lifecycle information shows the standard as confirmed/published; it remained current through the most recent ISO review/confirmation activity. For product or regulatory work always verify whether a newer edition or national adoption exists before final specification.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — ISO 21927-9 is one part of the ISO 21927 series (smoke and heat control systems). Other parts of the series cover smoke barriers, natural and powered ventilators, fans, ducts and related components; the series is intended to provide a consistent set of product and system-related requirements for SHCS/SHEVS.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Key keywords include smoke and heat control systems, SHCS, SHEVS, control equipment, control panel, actuators, fan control, performance tests, EMC immunity, fire safety.