This standard applies to the design, set up, extension, alteration and operation of alarm systems relating to fire, intrusion and hold-up situations and general requirements. For fire alarm systems the standard applies together with DIN VDE 0833-2 (VDE 0833 Part 2), for intrusion and hold-up systems this standard applies together with
DIN VDE 0833-3 (VDE 0833 Part 3).