GB4717-2024
Fire alarm control units
火灾报警控制器
GB 4717-2024 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire alarm control units. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2025.
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 the design, manufacture, and testing of fire alarm control units used in industrial and civil buildings. It covers various types of controllers, including independent, regional, centralized, and centralized-regional compatible types. Manufacturers must ensure their fire alarm products comply with these updated mandatory requirements before entering the Chinese market. It does not apply to other fire emergency equipment not classified as control units.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive performance criteria for fire alarm control units, detailing requirements for both main components and overall system functionality. It mandates specific configurations for indicators, buttons, and power supplies, including strict regulations on backup power and the prohibition of certain lithium-ion batteries. Controllers must feature an independent operational data storage unit to record system events for fire investigation purposes. Additionally, the standard outlines rigorous electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental endurance requirements to ensure reliable operation under various interference and climatic conditions. It introduces new communication protocols, specifically the *FECbus protocol*, for seamless integration between controllers and fire electrical control equipment. Compliance with the specified enclosure protection and burning performance for non-metallic materials is also mandatory.
Testing methods
The standard defines a series of evaluation procedures, including fire alarm function tests, fault alarm tests, and electromagnetic immunity tests such as electrostatic discharge and surge immunity. Environmental tests like low-temperature operation and constant damp heat are also required to verify durability. Furthermore, specific tests for the operational data storage unit and enclosure burning performance are mandated.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4717-2024?
It regulates fire alarm control units used in industrial and civil buildings, including independent, regional, and centralized types.
What are the major updates in GB 4717-2024 compared to the 2005 version?
Key updates include new requirements for operational data storage units, enclosure burning performance, backup power restrictions, and the introduction of the *FECbus communication protocol*.
Does GB 4717-2024 specify requirements for software and data security?
Yes, it requires controllers to have program running monitoring functions and mandates that the operational data storage unit must prevent data from being altered or deleted, retaining data for at least 14 days after power loss.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 4717-2024. 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 4717-2024 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- 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
Replaces:GB 4717-2005