GB23757-2009
Protection requirements for fire electronic products
消防电子产品防护要求
GB 23757-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Protection requirements for fire electronic products. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2010.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to fire electronic products used in installation sites within general industrial and civil buildings. It covers the protection requirements for enclosures, materials, and terminals of fire safety equipment like controllers and alarms. Products installed in special environments with specific performance criteria may also fall under its scope unless otherwise specified by other relevant standards. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet the mandatory requirements of Chapter 3 to enter the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies stringent criteria for enclosures, requiring the use of non-combustible or flame-retardant materials. Indoor controller-type products must meet a minimum protection rating of IP30, while outdoor equipment must feature dust and water resistance. Floor-mounted products require water resistance and wear resistance, and surface panels of floor-mounted fire emergency luminaires must possess impact resistance. For insulating materials, the standard dictates heat resistance limits based on glow wire flammability tests, with specific temperature thresholds for components securing current-carrying parts versus other parts. Main circuit wiring must utilize flame-retardant wires with an operating temperature parameter exceeding 105°C. Terminal blocks and specific insulating components must pass the needle flame test. The standard also outlines structural and marking requirements for terminals to ensure good electrical contact and sufficient mechanical strength. Additionally, protective grounding must be provided for exposed conductive parts that pose a risk, with terminals required to be easily accessible, corrosion-protected, and clearly marked. All products must pass the corresponding tests detailed in Chapter 4 before market approval.
Testing methods
The standard details a series of rigorous testing procedures to verify compliance. These include enclosure protection rating tests (referencing GB 4208), sand and dust tests, and rain tests. Mechanical and environmental durability are assessed through surface wear resistance tests (using a Taber-type abrasion machine) and impact tests (via steel ball free-fall). Fire hazard risks are evaluated using glow wire flammability tests and needle flame tests, while the mechanical strength of terminals is verified through specific tightening torque tests.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 23757-2009?
It covers fire electronic products installed in general industrial and civil buildings, including controllers and emergency luminaires.
Is GB 23757-2009 a mandatory standard?
Yes, Chapter 3 outlines the mandatory technical requirements. All applicable fire electronic products must comply with these provisions, although the rest of the standard is recommended.
What is the minimum enclosure protection rating for indoor controllers?
The enclosure protection rating for indoor controller-type fire electronic products shall not be lower than IP30, as specified in GB 4208.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 23757-2009. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 23757-2009 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C81
- ICS
- 13.220.20
- Competent department
- National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Fire Protection of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaced by:GB 23757-2025 (Upcoming)