ISO standards for alarm and warning systems ensure reliable and effective alert mechanisms for various threats. These standards cover the design, installation, and maintenance of systems that detect emergencies, from fire and intrusions to natural disasters. By promoting consistency and quality, they enhance the reliability of alarms, ensuring timely warnings and improved safety for individuals and organizations.

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By Barnaby Lewis on

Social Media in emergency management

A new ISO standard gives guidance on the right way to keep people informed in a crisis.

Midsection of a female medical professional using digital tablet in hospital.

Medication safety alerts

Improving patient outcomes with new international guidance.

Family being rescued by the fire service after the River Derwent burst it's banks in the village of Old Malton England.

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When disaster strikes

A new standard for early warning systems helps communities deal with increasing disaster risks.

Top standards

Standard
ISO 11429:1996
Ergonomics
System of auditory and visual danger and information signals
Published
Standard
ISO 7240-29:2024
Fire detection and alarm systems
Part 29: Video fire detectors
Published
Standard
ISO 7731:2003
Ergonomics
Danger signals for public and work areas

Auditory danger signals

Published
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  3. Security, safety & risk
  4. Alarm & warning systems