IEC 62599-1:2010 specifies environmental test methods to be used for testing the system components of the following alarm systems, intended for use in and around buildings:
- access control systems, for security applications,
- alarm transmission systems,
- CCTV systems, for security applications,
- combined and/or integrated systems,
- intruder and hold-up alarm systems,
- remote receiving and/or surveillance centres,
- social alarm systems.