EN 60849:1998
(Main)Sound systems for emergency purposes
General Information
- Abstract
Applies to sound reinforcement and distribution systems to be used to effect a rapid and orderly mobilization of occupants in an indoor and/or outdoor area affected by a hazard. Specifies the requirements for sound systems which are primarily intended to broadcast information for the protection of lives and property within a protected area when an emergency situation has occurred. Gives the characteristics and the methods of test necessary for the specification of the system.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 01-Apr-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Dec-2000
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 100X - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment and related sub-systems
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 100 - IEC_TC_100
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 100 - IEC_TC_100
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 07-Nov-2019
- Completion Date
- 07-Nov-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60849:1998 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Sound systems for emergency purposes". This standard covers: Applies to sound reinforcement and distribution systems to be used to effect a rapid and orderly mobilization of occupants in an indoor and/or outdoor area affected by a hazard. Specifies the requirements for sound systems which are primarily intended to broadcast information for the protection of lives and property within a protected area when an emergency situation has occurred. Gives the characteristics and the methods of test necessary for the specification of the system.
Applies to sound reinforcement and distribution systems to be used to effect a rapid and orderly mobilization of occupants in an indoor and/or outdoor area affected by a hazard. Specifies the requirements for sound systems which are primarily intended to broadcast information for the protection of lives and property within a protected area when an emergency situation has occurred. Gives the characteristics and the methods of test necessary for the specification of the system.
EN 60849:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems; 33.160.30 - Audio systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60849:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 50849:2017, EN 60068-1:1994, EN 61938:1997, EN 60268-12:1995, EN 60268-16:1998, HD 384.1 S2:2001, HD 243 S12:1995, HD 483.11 S3:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-1999
Sound systems for emergency purposes (IEC 60849:1998)
Sound systems for emergency purposes
Elektroakustische Notfallwarnsysteme
Systèmes électroacoustiques pour services de secours
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60849:1998
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