Executive summary
Recommendations for design and installation of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.
Abstract
This part of BS 5839 gives recommendations for the planning, design and installation of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings and dwelling units that are designed to accommodate a single family, and in houses in multiple occupation that comprise a number of self-contained units each designed to accommodate a single family. The recommendations apply to both new dwellings and existing dwellings. Recommendations for routine attention are also given.
This British Standard takes into account changes in technology, custom and practice, and changes in guidance that supports national building regulations and introduces some significant changes.
The systems covered in this part of BS 5839 range from those comprising a single self-contained smoke alarm to systems of the type described in BS 5839-1. The recommendations of this part of BS 5839 may also be applied to the fire detection components of combined domestic fire and intruder alarm systems or fire and social alarm systems.
This standard is intended for use by architects and other building professionals, enforcing authorities, contractors and others responsible for implementing fire precautions in dwellings. It is not intended for occupiers, for whom advice is published by the Government. However, recommendations are given for simple systems that may be installed by non-specialists.
The recommendations refer principally to fire detection and fire alarm systems installed for the purpose of life safety. However, recommendations are given for systems that are also intended to protect property.
History and related standards
This British Standard supersedes BS 5839-6:1995, which is withdrawn. It includes the following cross references:
BS 476 (relevant parts), BS 5446-1:2000, BS 5446-2, BS 5446-3, BS 5588-1:1990, BS 5839-1:2002, BS 5979, BS 7671, BS EN 54-2, BS EN 54-3, BS EN 54-4, BS EN 54-5, BS EN 54-7, BS EN 54-11, BS EN 54-12, BS EN ISO 13943, LPS 1265: Issue 1.0.
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