Overview

It is a certification system that verifies that Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment meets required quality and performance standards through testing and inspection conducted in accordance with the criteria established by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
WISESTONE performs quality testing of Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment and issues certifications pursuant to Article 33-2 (Certification of Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment) of the Civil Defense Framework Act.

Obligation to Install Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment

Buildings subject to civil defense alert transmission, as defined in Article 33(3) of the Framework Act on Civil Defense, are required to install products that have obtained Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment Certification.
Manufacturers of Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment must supply certified products, and building managers must purchase certified equipment, install it within the building, and register it with the competent metropolitan or provincial authority.

[Buildings Subject to Civil Defense Alert Transmission]

As of June 2021, approximately 2,898 multi-use facilities nationwide fall under this category. Newly constructed facilities will also be required to install certified equipment.

• Transportation Facilities

  Passenger (bus) terminals, railway and urban railway stations, port terminals, and airport terminals

• Large-Scale Retail Stores

  Large-scale stores as defined in Article 2(3) of the Distribution Industry Development Act A building, or two or more adjacent buildings, with continuously operating retail space totaling 3,000㎡ or more

• Movie Theaters

  Movie theaters with seven or more screening rooms

※ To determine whether a specific building is subject to civil defense alert transmission requirements, please contact the competent metropolitan or provincial authority.

Certification Target

All devices installed in buildings designated for civil defense alert transmission, capable of broadcasting alerts through the building's internal public address (PA) system.

Certification benefits

• Prevention of Alert Transmission Delays

  Prevents delays in alert transmission and other critical risks by using certified, quality-assured equipment.

• Elimination of Alert Blind Spots

  Mandatory installation of certified devices helps resolve safety issues such as alert blind spots.

• Quality Assurance of Equipment

  Ensures product quality and reliability through nationally accredited certification.

• Quality Standardization

  Promotes the improvement and standardization of Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment quality.

Test Items

Testing of Civil Defense Alert Terminal Equipment is conducted in accordance with the certification manual announced by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

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  Hardware Specifications

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  Device Configuration Functions

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  Reception and Operation of Civil Defense Alerts

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  Control Time for Public Address Equipment and Transmission Time of Reception Results

Certification Process

• Certification Application
• Coordination of schedule, test environment, and related details
• Certification Testing
• Certificate Issuance

※ ※ A retest may be required depending on the test results.