EN54-23 VADS

This presentation gives information on the standard EN 54 Part 23. The information includes standards, design, coverage, and available products.

EN54-23 was published in the UK in 2010 and became mandatory on 1st January 2014, after which any Visual Alarm Device (VAD) newly installed and used as the primary means of warning as part of a fire alarm system must conform to it.

This presentation gives information covering:

  • EN54-23 overview
  • The difference between VIDs & VADs
  • Selecting a VAD for a specific application
  • Ceiling, Wall, & O class VADs explained