Re: [PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

2017-02-06 Thread Chuck August-McDowell
Possibly in EN 54 Series. Part 3: Fire alarm devices — Sounders See BS 5839 Series. BS 5839-1 or -8. code 21.1b recommends 5dB. 10dB in noise environments (see 22.1.10). Chuck McDowell Compliance Specialist Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Direct: 510-540-4670 From: Doug Powell

Re: [PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

2017-02-06 Thread Brian O'Connell
Vehicular audio waring is covered in UN regulation #28 and NHTSA (DOT) 812-209. Fire alarm stuff can be found in UL1480 and CAN S525; and other stuff in UL464A, UL1971, CAN S526; but have no direct experience with application of these particular standards. Brian From: Doug Powell

[PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

2017-02-06 Thread Doug Powell
​All, I recall some time ago reading information on minimum sound pressure level for acoustic warning in noisy environments. It was possibly in an IEC standard or a handbook making recommendations. As I recall the recommendation was something like warning bells, horns and klaxons should be 3 to