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BS 5588-1:1990

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Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Analysis of the problem and use of the code
Section 2. Single-family dwelling houses
4 Means of escape and provision for rescue
5 Automatic fire detection and alarm
6 Ducted warm air heating systems
Section 3. Flats and maisonettes
7 Escape from fire
8 Automatic fire detection and alarm
9 Internal planning of flats
10 Internal planning of maisonettes
11 Alternative exits from dwellings and doors and windows
    for escape or rescue purposes
12 Escape routes from dwellings with corridor or lobby
    approach
13 Escape routes from dwellings with balcony or deck
    approach
14 Stairs and final exits
15 Ducted warm air heating systems
16 Fire safety signs
17 Sheltered housing
Section 4. Construction
18 Construction
Section 5. Accommodation ancillary to flats and
           maisonettes
19 General
20 Boiler rooms, fuel storage areas and transformer,
    battery and switchgear rooms
21 Refuse disposal and storage
22 Car parks
Section 6. Engineering services in buildings
           containing flats or maisonettes
23 General
24 Gas services
25 Electrical services
26 Lighting
27 Heating systems
28 Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning
29 Refuse incinerators
Section 7. Fire protection facilities for buildings
           containing flats or maisonettes
30 General
31 Fire detection and alarm systems
32 Special risk protection
33 Manual firefighting equipment
34 Water supplies for firefighting
35 Access for firefighting
36 Smoke control for means of escape
37 Smoke control for firefighting
38 Plans for fire service use
Section 8. Advice to owners and occupiers of flats
           and maisonettes
Appendix A Bibliography
Appendix B Deleted
Appendix C Development of fire
Appendix D Smoke alarms in the home
Publications referred to

Guidance to architects and builders on structural fire precautions and provisions for means of escape for houses, flats, maisonettes and sheltered housing, but not for houses in multiple occupation, caravans and mobile homes. Includes guidance on ancillary accommodation, engineering services and fire protection facilities, and advice to owners and occupiers.

Committee
FSH/14
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS CP3:CH4-1(1971), 87/35000 DC and BS 5588-1.1(1984). (07/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
84
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings
03/119007 DC : DRAFT DEC 2003 BS 5839-6 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN DWELLINGS
09/30205734 DC : 0 BS 5864 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED DUCTED AIR HEATERS OF RATED HEAT INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES) - SPECIFICATION
BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice
BS 5588-10:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shopping complexes
I.S. 3218:2013 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
BS 6229:2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice
BIP 3043 : 2005 BS 8300 - DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 5588-6:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for places of assembly
BS 5395-2:1984 Stairs, ladders and walkways Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs
BS 5499-4:2000 Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing
BS 7412:2002 Plastics windows made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles. Specification
BS 5588-8:1999 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people
BS 6644:1991 Specification for installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
BS 5588-5:2004 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Access and facilities for fire-fighting
BS 5588-5:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for firefighting stairs and lifts
BS 6644(2005) : 2005 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS-FIRED HOT WATER BOILERS OF RATED INPUTS BETWEEN 70 KW (NET) AND 1.8 MW (NET) (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
BS 8220-1:2000 Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings
BS 5588-9:1999 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork
BS 5588-4:1978 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for smoke control in protected escape routes using pressurization
BS DD180(1989) : 1989 GUIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TOXIC HAZARDS IN FIRE IN BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORT
BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
BS 8213-1:1991 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for safety in use and during cleaning of windows and doors (including guidance on cleaning materials and methods)
BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
BIP 3044 : 2005 BS 8300 - DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 5839-6:1995 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings
PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
BS 7412:1991 Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
BS 5234-1:1992 Partitions (including matching linings) Code of practice for design and installation
03/310868 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2003 BS 6644 - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS-FIRED HOT WATER BOILERS OF RATED INPUTS BETWEEN 70KW (NET) AND 2MW (GROSS) (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
BS 5864:2004 Installation and maintenance of gas-fired ducted air heaters of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (2nd and 3rd family gases). Specification
BS 5864:2010 Installation and maintenance of gas-fired ducted air heaters of rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW net (2nd and 3rd family gases). Specification
BS 5839-6:2004 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings

BS 476-23:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure
BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
BS 5588-9:1989 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork
BS 5906:1980 Code of practice for storage and on-site treatment of solid waste from buildings
BS 7036:1988 Code of practice for provision and installation of safety devices for automatic power operated pedestrian door systems
BS 5619:1978 Code of practice for design of housing for the convenience of disabled people
BS 5410-1:1977 Code of practice for oil firing Installations up to 44 kW output capacity for space heating and hot water supply purposes
PD 6512-1:1985 Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to fire doors
BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
BS 5655-6:2002 Lifts and service lifts Code of practice for the selection and installation of new lifts
BS 5839-1:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing
BS 6575:1985 Specification for fire blankets
PD 6520:1988 Guide to fire test methods for building materials and elements of construction
BS 5274:1985 Specification for fire hose reels (water) for fixed installations
BS 5306-0:1986 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Guide for the selection of installed systems and other fire equipment
BS 476-11:1982 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials
BS 5041-1:1987 Fire hydrant systems equipment Specification for landing valves for wet risers
PD 6512-3:1987 Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to the fire performance of glass
BS 476-20:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles)
BS 476-21:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction
BS 5852:1990 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
BS 5588-5:1986 Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings. Code of practice for firefighting stairways and lifts
BS 5423:1987 Specification for portable fire extinguishers
BS 6459-1:1984 Door closers Specification for mechanical performance of crank and rack and pinion overhead closers
BS 4211:1994 Specification for ladders for permanent access to chimneys, other high structures, silos and bins
BS 5306-1:1976 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets
BS 6804:1986 Code of practice for social alarm systems
BS 4467:1991 Guide to dimensions in designing for elderly people
BS 5588-8:1988 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people
BS 5839-3:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for automatic release mechanisms for certain fire protection equipment
BS 5410-2:1978 Code of practice for oil firing Installations of 45 kW and above output capacity for space heating, hot water and steam supply services
BS 5588-4:1978 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for smoke control in protected escape routes using pressurization
BS 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings
BS 476-31.1:1983 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for measuring smoke penetration through doorsets and shutter assemblies - Method of measurement under ambient temperature conditions
BS 5306-3:1985 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
BS 476-22:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction
BS 5867-2:1980 Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes Flammability requirements
BS 3632:1995 Specification for residential park homes

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