GB 12978-2025 Rules for test of fire electronic products English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 13.220.01
CCS C 81
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 12978-2025
Replaces GB 12978-2003
Rules for test of fire electronic products
消防电子产品检验规则
Issue date: 2025-10-31 Implementation date: 2026-11-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative Referenced Documents
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General Requirements
4.1 Inspection and Testing Institutions
4.2 Inspection Clients
4.3 Inspection Contracts
4.4 Dispute - Resolution Procedures
5 Inspection Categories
6 Inspection Samples
6.1 Basic Requirements
6.2 Sample Identification Requirements
6.3 Product Model Numbering Requirements
6.4 Text Information
6.5 Software Version Numbers
6.6 Sample Quantity and Sampling Requirements
6.7 Unit and Main Classification Division Principles
7 Documents
8 Inspection Requirements
8.1 Inspection Basis
8.2 Acceptance of Inspections
8.3 Systemic and Compatibility Requirements
9 Judgment Rules
1 Scope
This document defines the terms of fire electronic product testing (including testing and inspection), and specifies the overall requirements, testing categories, testing samples, documents, testing requirements, and judgment rules for fire electronic product testing.
This document applies to the testing of fire electronic products by testing and inspection institutions (except where otherwise stipulated by relevant laws and regulations).
2 Normative References
The contents of the following documents constitute essential clauses of this document through normative references in the text. Among them, the normative references with a date only apply to the version corresponding to that date; the normative references without a date apply the latest version (including all amendments).
GB/T 9969 General Rules for Industrial Product User Instructions
GB/T 16838 Environmental Test Methods and Severity Levels for Fire Electronic Products
GB 22134 Compatibility Requirements for Components of Fire Automatic Alarm Systems
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1
Fire Electronic Products
Electronic products among fire products that have functions such as fire detection and alarm, fire interlocking control, personnel evacuation and escape, electrical fire monitoring, flammable gas detection and alarm, and fire communication and command.
Note: It includes various electronic products contained in systems such as fire automatic alarm systems, fire interlocking control systems, fire emergency lighting and evacuation indication systems, electrical fire monitoring systems, flammable gas detection and alarm systems, and fire communication and command systems.
4 General Requirements
4.1 Testing and Inspection Institutions
4.1.1 Institutions undertaking the testing of fire electronic products should have the testing and inspection capabilities within the scope specified in the qualification certification certificate.
4.1.2 Testing and inspection institutions should conduct fire electronic product testing in accordance with the principles of legality, science, fairness, integrity, and independence, and provide services of the same quality to all customers.
4.2 Testing Commissioning Party
4.2.1 The testing commissioning party should be responsible for the authenticity and compliance of the fire electronic products and related information provided for testing.
4.2.2 The testing commissioning party should not entrust intermediaries to act as agents for sending fire electronic products for testing.
4.2.3 The testing commissioning party should provide samples to testing and inspection institutions in accordance with product standards and relevant laws and regulations.
4.2.4 For type testing, type inspection, variant testing, variant inspection, and change confirmation testing, the samples provided by the testing commissioning party should be products that have passed the factory inspection of the production enterprise, and provide proof documents of factory inspection qualification.
4.2.5 The testing commissioning party should provide technical materials required for testing to the testing and inspection institution and ensure the authenticity of the materials.
4.2.6 The testing report and testing results issued by the testing and inspection institution should only be applicable to the samples provided by the testing commissioning party. The testing commissioning party should not use the testing report partially, tamper with the testing report, or use it for other products inconsistent with the provided samples.
4.3 Testing Contract
4.3.1 When testing and inspection institutions accept the testing of fire electronic products from the testing commissioning party (except for supervisory testing and supervisory random inspection), they should sign a product testing contract with the commissioning party.
4.3.2 The content of the testing contract should include the information of the commissioning party, the requirements for the sample, the testing items, the testing basis, the handling of objections, the handling method of the sample, and the rights and obligations of both parties.
4.4 Procedure for Resolving Disputes
4.4.1 Testing and inspection institutions should establish a complaint handling system, specify and publicize the complaint period, handle complaints about objections to testing results in a timely manner, and keep relevant records.
4.4.2 When there are objections to the testing results or sample description in the testing report issued by the testing and inspection institution, the testing commissioning party has the right to file a complaint within the complaint period publicized by the testing and inspection institution.
4.4.3 When the testing and inspection institution handles objections to the judgment of unqualified products, it should proceed as follows:
a) Verify the evidence related to the unqualified items, including records (paper records, electronic records, or video records) or other quality data related to the unqualified items;
b) For items that need re - testing and have the testing conditions, the testing and inspection institution handling the objection should re - test the retained samples.
6 Testing Samples
6.1 Basic Requirements
6.1.1 Samples used for type testing, type inspection, variant testing, variant inspection, and change confirmation inspection should be finished products produced by the manufacturer declared in the testing contract, in accordance with the materials and processes described in the design documents provided by the manufacturer.
6.1.2 The testing commissioning party should not use borrowed or rented samples for testing.
6.1.3 The body of the battery installed in the sample should be marked with the battery model and specifications (including the battery voltage and capacity) using non - adhesive methods such as laser printing, printing, or molding. The name and address of the battery manufacturer should be marked on the battery body or its packaging.
6.1.4 After the sample arrives at the testing and inspection institution, except for lead - acid batteries and other dangerous or fragile components that need on - site installation, secondary assembly, mechanical processing, circuit board welding, etc., should not be carried out.
6.1.5 The testing and inspection institution should retain part of the testing samples for inspection in accordance with the contract agreement.
6.1.6 The testing and inspection institution should identify and record the samples. Only those that meet the testing conditions can be tested.
Standard
GB 12978-2025 Rules for test of fire electronic products (English Version)
GB 12978-2025 Rules for test of fire electronic products English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 13.220.01
CCS C 81
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 12978-2025
Replaces GB 12978-2003
Rules for test of fire electronic products
消防电子产品检验规则
Issue date: 2025-10-31 Implementation date: 2026-11-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative Referenced Documents
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General Requirements
4.1 Inspection and Testing Institutions
4.2 Inspection Clients
4.3 Inspection Contracts
4.4 Dispute - Resolution Procedures
5 Inspection Categories
6 Inspection Samples
6.1 Basic Requirements
6.2 Sample Identification Requirements
6.3 Product Model Numbering Requirements
6.4 Text Information
6.5 Software Version Numbers
6.6 Sample Quantity and Sampling Requirements
6.7 Unit and Main Classification Division Principles
7 Documents
8 Inspection Requirements
8.1 Inspection Basis
8.2 Acceptance of Inspections
8.3 Systemic and Compatibility Requirements
9 Judgment Rules
1 Scope
This document defines the terms of fire electronic product testing (including testing and inspection), and specifies the overall requirements, testing categories, testing samples, documents, testing requirements, and judgment rules for fire electronic product testing.
This document applies to the testing of fire electronic products by testing and inspection institutions (except where otherwise stipulated by relevant laws and regulations).
2 Normative References
The contents of the following documents constitute essential clauses of this document through normative references in the text. Among them, the normative references with a date only apply to the version corresponding to that date; the normative references without a date apply the latest version (including all amendments).
GB/T 9969 General Rules for Industrial Product User Instructions
GB/T 16838 Environmental Test Methods and Severity Levels for Fire Electronic Products
GB 22134 Compatibility Requirements for Components of Fire Automatic Alarm Systems
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1
Fire Electronic Products
Electronic products among fire products that have functions such as fire detection and alarm, fire interlocking control, personnel evacuation and escape, electrical fire monitoring, flammable gas detection and alarm, and fire communication and command.
Note: It includes various electronic products contained in systems such as fire automatic alarm systems, fire interlocking control systems, fire emergency lighting and evacuation indication systems, electrical fire monitoring systems, flammable gas detection and alarm systems, and fire communication and command systems.
4 General Requirements
4.1 Testing and Inspection Institutions
4.1.1 Institutions undertaking the testing of fire electronic products should have the testing and inspection capabilities within the scope specified in the qualification certification certificate.
4.1.2 Testing and inspection institutions should conduct fire electronic product testing in accordance with the principles of legality, science, fairness, integrity, and independence, and provide services of the same quality to all customers.
4.2 Testing Commissioning Party
4.2.1 The testing commissioning party should be responsible for the authenticity and compliance of the fire electronic products and related information provided for testing.
4.2.2 The testing commissioning party should not entrust intermediaries to act as agents for sending fire electronic products for testing.
4.2.3 The testing commissioning party should provide samples to testing and inspection institutions in accordance with product standards and relevant laws and regulations.
4.2.4 For type testing, type inspection, variant testing, variant inspection, and change confirmation testing, the samples provided by the testing commissioning party should be products that have passed the factory inspection of the production enterprise, and provide proof documents of factory inspection qualification.
4.2.5 The testing commissioning party should provide technical materials required for testing to the testing and inspection institution and ensure the authenticity of the materials.
4.2.6 The testing report and testing results issued by the testing and inspection institution should only be applicable to the samples provided by the testing commissioning party. The testing commissioning party should not use the testing report partially, tamper with the testing report, or use it for other products inconsistent with the provided samples.
4.3 Testing Contract
4.3.1 When testing and inspection institutions accept the testing of fire electronic products from the testing commissioning party (except for supervisory testing and supervisory random inspection), they should sign a product testing contract with the commissioning party.
4.3.2 The content of the testing contract should include the information of the commissioning party, the requirements for the sample, the testing items, the testing basis, the handling of objections, the handling method of the sample, and the rights and obligations of both parties.
4.4 Procedure for Resolving Disputes
4.4.1 Testing and inspection institutions should establish a complaint handling system, specify and publicize the complaint period, handle complaints about objections to testing results in a timely manner, and keep relevant records.
4.4.2 When there are objections to the testing results or sample description in the testing report issued by the testing and inspection institution, the testing commissioning party has the right to file a complaint within the complaint period publicized by the testing and inspection institution.
4.4.3 When the testing and inspection institution handles objections to the judgment of unqualified products, it should proceed as follows:
a) Verify the evidence related to the unqualified items, including records (paper records, electronic records, or video records) or other quality data related to the unqualified items;
b) For items that need re - testing and have the testing conditions, the testing and inspection institution handling the objection should re - test the retained samples.
6 Testing Samples
6.1 Basic Requirements
6.1.1 Samples used for type testing, type inspection, variant testing, variant inspection, and change confirmation inspection should be finished products produced by the manufacturer declared in the testing contract, in accordance with the materials and processes described in the design documents provided by the manufacturer.
6.1.2 The testing commissioning party should not use borrowed or rented samples for testing.
6.1.3 The body of the battery installed in the sample should be marked with the battery model and specifications (including the battery voltage and capacity) using non - adhesive methods such as laser printing, printing, or molding. The name and address of the battery manufacturer should be marked on the battery body or its packaging.
6.1.4 After the sample arrives at the testing and inspection institution, except for lead - acid batteries and other dangerous or fragile components that need on - site installation, secondary assembly, mechanical processing, circuit board welding, etc., should not be carried out.
6.1.5 The testing and inspection institution should retain part of the testing samples for inspection in accordance with the contract agreement.
6.1.6 The testing and inspection institution should identify and record the samples. Only those that meet the testing conditions can be tested.
