BS 5839-6:1995
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Hardcopy , PDF
17-09-2004
English
15-11-1995
Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Risk analysis
5 Design considerations
6 Grades of system
7 Level of protection: types of system
8 Choice of system
9 Types of fire detector
10 Location and siting of detectors
11 False alarms
12 Alarm devices and audibility
13 Power supplies
14 Wiring
15 Control and indicating equipment
16 Manual call points
17 Zoning and other means for identification of the
source of alarm conditions
18 Remote transmission of alarms
19 Radio-linked systems
20 Electromagnetic interference
21 Installation
22 User instructions
23 Routine testing
24 Servicing and maintenance
Annexes
A (informative) Guide to recommendations applicable to each
grade of system
B (normative) Control equipment for grade B systems
C (informative) Model installation certificate
Tables
1 Relative frequency of fire in rooms within dwellings
2 Minimum grade and type of fire detection and alarm
system for protection of life in typical dwellings
3 Minimum grade and type of fire detection and alarm
system for protection in typical dwellings
A.1 Recommendations relevant to grades of system
Figure
1 Balance between fire risk and system reliability and
success rate
List of references
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