BS EN IEC 62820-3-1:2018

What is BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 - Building intercom systems about?  

The IEC 62820 series of standards set out the technical requirements for the composition, functions, performance, test methods of building intercom systems for building entry and application guidelines. 

The main objective of the BS EN IEC 62820 series is to ensure quality and performance of intercom systems to effectively mitigate risk of unauthorised access to premises.  

BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 is the third part of the series that gives guidelines for planning, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Building Intercom Systems (BIS), for use in security applications. 

The objectives of the system planning stage are to determine the extent of BIS and select system component of the appropriate functionality/performance criteria and environmental classification and to prepare a system design proposal. 

Who is BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 - Building intercom systems for? 

BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 on BIS is relevant to: 

• BIS manufacturers 
• Entities dealing with design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of BIS 
• Specifiers 
• Security management companies 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 - Building intercom systems?  

The objectives of BS EN IEC 62820-3-1  are to: 

• Provide a framework to assist system integrators, installers, consultant engineers, and system owners in establishing their requirements 
• Assist specifiers and system owners in determining the appropriate equipment required for a given application 

Separate guidance is provided on each activity along with recommendations on documentation needed. They include: 

System planning and design: Intended to assist the designer with the selection of the type of BIS and system component of the BIS which best meet the BIS implementation and user requirement. 

System installation: Intended to help those responsible for installing BIS by identifying issues that should be considered prior to start of installation and during the installation of the system in order to ensure the BIS is implemented correctly as specified during system planning. 

Commissioning and system handover: Provides guidance to ensure that the functions required in the system planning are obtained and that the system owner is provided with the necessary documentation, records and operating instructions during the handover of the BIS. 

System operation and maintenance: Includes the guidelines of the implementation to ensure the system is operated correctly and maintained adequately. 

Overall, BS EN IEC 62820-3-1 can be your one-stop guide for ensuring optimal functionality of BIS, that can play a positive role in preventing crimes and hazards from unauthorized access to premises.