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BS 5839-6:1995

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Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-17-2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-15-1995

Publisher

British Standards Institution

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

Gives advice for the planning, design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings. Applies to dwellings and dwelling units that are designed to accommodate a single family and to houses in multiple occupation that comprise some self-contained units each designed to accommodate a single family.

Committee
FSH/12
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 94/303229 DC. Also available as part of KIT 7. (12/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 5446-2:2003 Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for heat alarms
BS DD9999(2005) : 2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS
02/540552 DC : DRAFT JUN 2002 BS 5446-2 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR HEAT ALARMS
BS 5446-1:2000 Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarms
BS DD251(2000) : 2000 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND DOMESTIC OCCUPANCIES - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
BS 6767-2:1998 Transportable accommodation units Recommendations for design and installation of services and fittings with guidance on transportation, siting and aspects relating to habitation
04/103895 DC : DRAFT FEB 2004 BS 5446 - FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES FOR DWELLINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR SMOKE ALARM KITS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE

BS EN 50081-1:1992 Electromagnetic compatibility. Generic emission standard Residential, commercial and light industry
BS 5839-5:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for optical beam smoke detectors
BS 5839-1:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing
BS 7671:1992 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
BS 7807:1995 Code of practice for design, installation and servicing of integrated systems incorporating fire detection and alarm systems and/or other security systems for buildings other than dwellings
BS 5445-8:1984 Components of automatic fire detection systems Specification for high temperature heat detectors
BS 5839-4:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for control and indicating equipment
BS 5839-2:1983 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for manual call points
BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
BS 5445-5:1977 Components of automatic fire detection systems Heat sensitive detectors - point detectors containing a static element
BS EN ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems. Fundamentals and vocabulary
BS 5445-7:1984 Components of automatic fire detection systems Specification for point-type smoke detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization

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