BS 5588-3(1983) : 1983

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FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS

Available format(s): Hardcopy, PDF

Superseded date: 15-07-1997

Language(s): English

Published date: 01-01-1983

Publisher: British Standards Institution

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Foreword
Committees responsible
Code of practice
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Use of this code
Section two. Analysis of the problem
4 Planning in relation to fire
5 Escape from fire
Section three. Planning of escape from office areas
6 General
7 Escape routes within, and exits from, a storey
8 Stairways and final exits
Section four. Construction and fire safety signs and
               notices
9 Construction
10 Fire safety signs and notices
Section five. Engineering services (other than fire
               protection facilities) and ancillary
               accommodation
11 General
12 Electrical services
13 Lighting
14 Heating and fuel storage
15 Mechanical ventilation, air conditioning and
    pressurization
16 Lifts
17 Waste storage and incinerators
18 Main storage areas (including receiving and dispatch
    areas) and loading bays
19 Car parks
20 Repair or maintenance workshops and reprographic
    rooms
21 Kitchens, restaurants and canteens
22 Data processing areas
Section six. Fire protection facilities
23 General
24 Fire alarms and fire detection and alarm systems
25 Automatic fire extinguishing systems and special
    risk protection
26 Manual fire-fighting equipment
27 Water supplies for fire-fighting
28 Fireman's emergency switches for discharge lighting
    installations
29 Access for fire-fighting
30 Smoke control provisions other than for fire-
    fighting shafts
31 Plans for fire brigade use
Appendix
A Advice to management and procedure in case of fire

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Advises designers on incorporating into new or existing office buildings, of all sizes and heights, measures that should in the case of fire, safeguard lives of employees and the public and help to protect the building and its contents against fire. Includes sections on problem analysis, planning of escape routes, construction and fire safety signs, engineering services and ancillary accommodation, fire protection facilities and advice on procedures in case of fire. Does not apply to buildings during the course of construction or alteration.

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Committee	FSM/14
Development Note	REPLACES CP 3: CHAPTER 4: PART 3:1968.
Document Type	Standard
ISBN
Pages
Published
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Superseded By	BS 5588-11:1997
Supersedes	CP 3 Chapter IV-3:1968 BS CP3:CH4-3(1968) : LATEST

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BS 5395-3:1985	STAIRS, LADDERS AND WALKWAYS - PART 3: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL TYPE STAIRS, PERMANENT LADDERS AND WALKWAYS
BS 5395-1:1977	STAIRS, LADDERS AND WALKWAYS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF STRAIGHT STAIRS
BS 5588-10:1991	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS - PART 10: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHOPPING COMPLEXES
BS 6229:2003	Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice
BS 6259:1997	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, PLANNING, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SOUND SYSTEMS
BS 5588-6:1991	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS - PART 6: 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 5588-2(1985) : 1985	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHOPS
BS 8220-2:1987	GUIDE FOR SECURITY OF BUILDINGS AGAINST CRIME - OFFICES AND SHOPS
PD 6531:1997	QUERIES AND INTERPRETATIONS ON BS 5839:PARTS 1 AND 4 (AS AMENDED)
BS 6266:1992	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING INSTALLATIONS
BS 8220-2:1995	Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
BS 5588-4:1978	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SMOKE CONTROL IN PROTECTED ESCAPE ROUTES USING PRESSURIZATION
BS 7083:1996	GUIDE TO THE ACCOMMODATION AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT
BS 7083:1989	RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ACCOMMODATION AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
BS 8214:1990	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NON-METALLIC LEAVES
BS 6492-2:1985	TRANSPORTABLE ACCOMMODATION UNITS - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SITING WITH GUIDANCE ON OCCUPANCY
PD 6531:1992	QUERIES AND INTERPRETATIONS ON BS 5839 PARTS 1 AND 4 (AS AMENDED)
BS 5234-1:1992	Partitions (including matching linings) Code of practice for design and installation

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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 - PART 4: NON-COMBUSTIBILITY TEST FOR MATERIALS
BS 5588-9:1989	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORK
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
BS 5306-5.2:1984	Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Halon systems Halon 1211 total flooding systems
BS 5306-5.1(1982) : 1982	FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - HALON SYSTEMS - HALON 1301 TOTAL FLOODING SYSTEMS
BS CP3:CH5-2(1972) : AMD 7908	CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - LOADING - WIND LOADS
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 - PART 20: 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 6459-1(1984) : 1984	DOOR CLOSERS - SPECIFICATION FOR MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF CRANK AND RACK AND PINION OVERHEAD CLOSERS
BS 5306-6.2:1989	FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - FOAM SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEMS
BS 5306-1:1976	FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - HYDRANT SYSTEMS HOSE REELS AND FOAM INLETS
BS 5588-8:1988	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 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 5852-1:1979	Fire tests for furniture Methods of test for the ignitability by smokers\' materials of upholstered composites for seating
BS 5395-1:1977	STAIRS, LADDERS AND WALKWAYS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF STRAIGHT STAIRS
BS 5410-2:1978	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR OIL FIRING - INSTALLATIONS OF 44 KW AND ABOVE OUTPUT CAPACITY FOR SPACE HEATING HOT WATER AND STEAM SUPPLY PURPOSES
BS 5588-4:1978	FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SMOKE CONTROL IN PROTECTED ESCAPE ROUTES USING PRESSURIZATION
BS 5395-2:1984	Stairs, ladders and walkways Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs
BS CP3:CH4-1(1971) : AMD 2708	CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE - FLATS AND MAISONETTES - (IN BLOCKS OVER TWO STOREYS)
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 5306-2:1979	FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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 476-22:1987	Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction

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