BS 5839-1:2017 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings - Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
What is BS 5839-1 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings about?
BS 5839-1 is a fire safety standard on best practices for fire alarm systems for buildings. It provides recommendations for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around non-domestic premises.
Who is BS 5839-1 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings for?
Anyone involved in the commissioning, installation, design and planning of fire detection and fire alarm systems in buildings will find BS 5839-1 useful, including:
Head of Fire Engineering
Commercial Manager
Fire Consultant
Fire Officer
Fire & Safety Officer
Managing Consultant
Principal Fire Surveyor
Senior H&S Manager
Fire Safety Advisor
Why should you use BS 5839-1 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings ?
BS 5839-1 is referred to in both volumes of Approved Document B and thus underpins the recommendations given in those documents, essential for life safety.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 5839-1:2017 takes into account the changes to other ...