1、BSI Standards PublicationBS 8590:2014Code of practice for theinstallation of audio visualequipmentPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the documentwas last issued. The British Standards Institution 2014Published by BSI Standards Limit
2、ed 2014ISBN 978 0 580 79130 7ICS 33.060.40; 33.160.01The following BSI references relate to the work on this document:Committee reference EPL/100Draft for comment 13/30264276 DCPublication historyFirst published as PAS 122, June 2009First published as BS 8590, January 2014Amendments issued since pub
3、licationDate Text affectedBS 8590:2014 BRITISH STANDARDContentsForeword ii1 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 24 Health and safety 25 Pre-installation 36 Installation 47 Post installation 8AnnexesAnnex A (informative) Site survey sample documentation 9Annex B (informative) Post-
4、installation sample documentation 9Bibliography 11List of tablesTable A.1 Example of a site survey document 9Table B.1 Example of a post-installation document 10Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii,pages 1 to 12, an inside back cover and a back
5、cover.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8590:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 iForewordPublishing informationThis British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence fromThe British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 January 2014. Itwas prepared by Technical Committee E
6、PL/100, Audio, video and multimediasystems and equipment. A list of organizations represented on this committeecan be obtained on request to its secretary.SupersessionThis British Standard supersedes PAS 122:2009, which is withdrawn.Information about this documentThis is a full revision of the stand
7、ard, and introduces the following principalchanges: the scope of the document has been broadened to cover all audio visualinstallations in all market sectors; the scope has been refined to focus on installation; the text has been updated to take account of current market conditions andchanges in tec
8、hnology.This British Standard provides recommendations for the installation of audiovisual (AV) equipment. It is intended for AV and electrical installers to enablethem to ensure the quality and standard of installations.Use of this documentAs a code of practice, this British Standard takes the form
9、 of guidance andrecommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification andparticular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are notmisleading.Any user claiming compliance with this British Standard is expected to be able tojustify any course of action that deviates
10、from its recommendations.It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that theexecution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified andexperienced people, for whose use it has been produced.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented
11、in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrecommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliaryverb is “should”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual and legal considerationsTh
12、is publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acontract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8590:2014ii The British Standards Institution 20141 ScopeThis Bri
13、tish Standard gives recommendations for the installation of audio visual(AV) systems and equipment at site survey, design, installation andcommissioning stages.NOTE Information on installing sound systems can be found in BS 6259.Information on installing induction loop systems can be found in BS 759
14、4.It does not give recommendations for the training of installation technicians. Itdoes not cover the specification of individual components nor their performanceas an installed system.It is applicable to installations including a significant AV component, such as, butnot limited to, computers, proj
15、ectors, whiteboards, large format displays,monitors, loudspeakers (both wall and ceiling mounted) and light arrays.2 Normative referencesThe following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in thisdocument and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, onlythe e
16、dition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of thereferenced document (including any amendments) applies.Standards publicationsBS 1129, Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweightstagingsBS 2037, Specification for portable aluminium ladders, steps,
17、 trestles andlightweight stagingsBS 5499-10, Safety signs, including fire safety signs Part 10: Code of practicefor the use of safety signs, including fire safety signsBS 7594, Code of practice for audio-frequency induction-loop systems (AFILS)BS 7671, Requirements for electrical installations. IET
18、Wiring RegulationsBS 8437, Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fallprotection systems and equipment for use in the workplaceBS EN 131-1, Ladders Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizesBS EN 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus SafetyrequirementsISO/IEC 1180
19、1, Information technology Generic cabling for customer premisesPAS 250, Low-level work platform with one working platform with sideprotection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height ofless than 2.5 m SpecificationOther publicationsN1THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.
20、 Code of Practice forIn-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (4thedition).London: The IET, 2012BRITISH STANDARD BS 8590:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 13 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and definitionsapply.3.1 audiop
21、ertaining to delivery of sound, or equipment for the delivery or processing ofsound3.2 ceiling mounted equipmentequipment mounted on the ceiling structure using an adapter bracket, or onbeams or other load bearing structures using appropriate bracketryNOTE In high ceiling installations a suspension
22、column is normally employed tosuspend the equipment at the correct height.3.3 dutyholderperson responsible for the operational management of a building3.4 equipmentall components to be installed which make up the audio visual system3.5 floor mounted equipmentequipment mounted on a wheeled trolley (c
23、art) or static stand, which might befixed to the floor structureNOTE There are circumstances where floor and ceiling/floor and wall mounting isused in combination, i.e. fixed to the floor and fixed to the ceiling or a wall as acontinuous mounting assembly. AV equipment can also be mounted on desks o
24、rtables.3.6 method statementdocument prepared by an organization that describes in a logical sequenceexactly how a work activity is to be carried out in a manner which is safe andwithout risks to health3.7 risk assessmentprocess of hazard identification and evaluation to enable steps to be taken toc
25、ontrol the risks that might arise from such hazards3.8 site manufacturedstructure, mounting system or other assembly designed and constructed frommaterials or components available to the installer on the job site3.9 wall mounted equipmentequipment mounted directly on a wall or via an adapter bracket
26、 or a bracketdesigned to stand the equipment off the wall4 Health and safety4.1 GeneralThe installer should work in close co-operation with the dutyholder, othercontractors and any visitors to the site to ensure the health and safety of allpersonnel and visitors.NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to Regulati
27、on 3 of the Management of Health andSafety at Work Regulations 1999 1.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8590:20142 The British Standards Institution 2014The installation company should have a documented health and safety policywhich is the core document from which safe systems of work should bedeveloped.NOTE 2 Att
28、ention is drawn to the following regulations and guidance: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1; The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) 2; The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 3; HSG 65 Successful Health and Safety Manage
29、ment 1997 4.4.2 Working at height4.2.1 When working at height, personnel should operate in accordance withBS 8437.NOTE Attention is drawn to the Work at Height Regulations 2005, as amended 5.4.2.2 Where ladders are used, the ladders should conform to BS 2037, BS 1129 orBS EN 131-1.4.2.3 Where platfo
30、rms are used, HSE guidelines should be adhered to.NOTE Guidance on working at height is available from the HSE website.1)4.2.4 Where low level platforms are used, the platforms should conform toPAS 250.4.3 AsbestosAny parts of the building or site likely to be disturbed by the installation workshoul
31、d be checked for asbestos prior to any works being carried out. This shouldbe carried out by the installer and the dutyholder of the building.NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the Control of Asbestos at WorkRegulations 2012 6.NOTE 2 Guidance on managing asbestos is available from the HSE website.2)4.4 El
32、ectrical safetyAll electrical installations should conform to BS 7671.4.5 HazardsWhere a hazardous area is created during the installation, a risk assessmentshould be carried out to ascertain whether the area should be sectioned off andidentified with signage. Safety signs should be used in accordan
33、ce withBS 5499-10.5 Pre-installation5.1 GeneralThe AV system specifier should have early and fully inclusive involvement withthe construction and/or fit-out design team.1)Available from last viewed 16 January 2014.2)Available from last viewed 16 January2014.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8590:2014 The British
34、Standards Institution 2014 35.2 Site surveyA pre-installation site survey should be carried out to collect and recordinformation for the design and planning of the installation. The site surveyshould be carried out by a person or persons experienced in the siting andinstallation of audio visual devi
35、ces. During the survey, a review of the productselection should be carried out in relation to the environment where theequipment is to be installed. Detailed measurements, dimensions and anglesshould be recorded and any existing cabling (where applicable) should be notedand any recommendations for a
36、lteration to aid the installation of theequipment made. The survey should also identify any areas of concern, anyhazards or where specialist tools or techniques might be needed to completethe installation.NOTE A sample site survey form is given in Annex A.5.3 Risk assessment of works to be carried o
37、utA risk assessment should be carried out prior to any work commencing. All riskassessments should be completed in accordance with the HSE risk assessmentguidelines.NOTE 1 Guidance on risk assessments is available from the HSE website.3)NOTE 2 See the HSE Five Steps to Risk Assessment leaflet 7 whic
38、h includes thefollowing instructions: identify the hazards; decide who might be harmed and how; evaluate the risks and decide on precaution; record your findings and implement them; review your assessment and update if necessary.During the risk assessment, observations should be made to define the P
39、PE(personal protective equipment) requirements.NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the Personal Protective Equipment at WorkRegulations 1992 (as amended) 2.The intended location for the AV equipment should be checked for its suitabilityto deal with any peak loading that could occur, focusing on the wall an
40、d ceilingfixings and brackets to be used (see 6.4).NOTE 4 Attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 8.5.4 Information for other partiesThe installer should formally notify the customer(s) of any actions that need tobe carried out by others prior to the AV system installation
41、being carried out.6 Installation6.1 GeneralAll equipment should be installed plumb and level unless otherwise specified bythe customer.Equipment should be installed in such a way as to allow reasonable access forfuture maintenance and servicing.3)Available from last viewed 16January 2014.BRITISH STA
42、NDARDBS 8590:20144 The British Standards Institution 2014NOTE Attention is drawn to the Building Regulations 9 10 11, with respect toany equipment installed in a space used for airflow as part of a building ventilationsystem (plenum space).6.2 Cabling and containmentThe cabling used should conform t
43、o the manufacturers specification of thedevices the cabling is intended to connect.NOTE Such specifications might include conductor size, crosstalk or bandwidthrequirements or specific shielding capabilies.The cabling should be in appropriate containment, ensuring electricalsegregation, isolation fr
44、om EMF or RFI elements, and mechanical protectionwhere appropriate. Where closed containment is used, sufficient space should beallowed for cable replacement or for additional cable to be installed.Cabling should not be loose laid above ceilings. Cabling in these areas should berestrained using clip
45、s or traywork.Cabling under raised floors should be laid in such a way to avoid damage fromrough surfaces.Cabling should be installed in accordance with the manufacturers specification,including bend radii, manner of termination and method of restraint andsuspension.Provision should be made for cabl
46、e management for cable connected toequipment which will be moved either during normal operation or for servicingand maintenance.Installers who are specifically installing structured cabling should be competentto do so.The cable installation should conform to ISO/IEC 11801.6.3 Cable identificationAll
47、 cables should be clearly identifiable.Where multiple cables of the same type are used, both ends should be clearlylabelled with a unique identifier, referenced by the project documentation.Labels should be clearly visible with minimal disturbance of surrounding cablesand apparatus.6.4 Fixings and b
48、rackets6.4.1 GeneralWhere possible, the fixings used to attach the equipment to the means ofmounting should be that provided with the equipment, or should be asspecified in the equipment manufacturers instructions.Where site manufactured mounting structures (e.g. metal framing and cablemanagement as
49、semblies) are employed, structural integrity and loading ofequipment should be taken into account.All fixings utilized should be appropriate for the location of fixing and shouldsupport the load, including the safety factor (see 6.4.2).A structural engineer or architect should be consulted where clarification isneeded.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8590:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 56.4.2 Safety factorAll mounting systems and fixings should be capable of supporting the combinedmass of the complete mount
