CEN/TS 54-14:2018 replaces CEN/TS 54-14:2004. Developed by CEN/TC 72 Technical Committee, secretariat by BSI. Covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance
Specifies requirements for control and indicating equipment in building fire systems. Based on EN 54-1:1996 and EN 54-2:1997 with amendments A1:2006. Covers mandatory and optional functions for fire detection and alarm systems
Fire alarm systems detect and alert occupants of fire, smoke, and other emergencies. Control panels monitor and control all system components. Systems use visual and audio signals to warn occupants. Some systems disable elevators during fires
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck eastern Erzincan Province on December 26, 1939. Maximum Mercalli intensity XII (Extreme). Rupture propagated westward for 400 km. Surface rupture covered up to 360 km of North Anatolian Fault Zone. Maximum horizontal slip reached 10.5 meters
Twin Towers were world's tallest buildings when opened in 1973. Towers used innovative framed tube design with 40% less steel. Fireproofing was deficient, with significant insulation damage from aircraft impacts
Earthquakes are sudden ground shaking caused by rock shifting underground. High-risk areas include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and Mississippi River Valley. Best preparation is before the earthquake occurs. Build emergency supplies and consider earthquake insurance. Fix building structural issues before the earthquake