To standardize general and specific requirements for the construction, safety, performance and testing for electrical apparatus for sensing the presence of gas or vapour and for providing an indication, alarm and/or other output function, the purpose of which is to give a warning of explosion hazard, fire hazard or health hazard. The standardization work of TC 216 concerns domestic gas detectors and those industrial and commercial gas detectors that are not included in the scope of CLC/SC 31-9.

To provide information and guidance, as appropriate, on the selection, installation and operation of such apparatus.