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  • BS 5588-2:1985

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    Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-07-1997

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-03-1985

    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 public areas
    6 General
    7 Escape routes within, and exits from, a storey
    8 Stairways and final exits
    9 Small shops
    Section four. Construction and fire safety signs and
                   notices
    10 Construction
    11 Fire safety signs and notices
    Section five. Engineering services (other than fire
                   protection facilities) and ancillary
                   accommodation
    12 General
    13 Electrical services
    14 Lighting
    15 Heating and fuel storage
    16 Mechanical ventilation, air conditioning and
        pressurization
    17 Lifts
    18 Waste storage and treatment, and incinerators
    19 Main storage areas (including receiving and dispatch
        areas) and covered loading bays
    20 Car parks
    21 Repair or maintenance workshops
    22 Kitchens, staff restaurants and canteens
    23 Data processing areas
    Section six. Fire protection facilities
    24 General
    25 Fire alarms and fire detection and alarm systems
    26 Automatic fire extinguishing systems and special
        risk protection
    27 Manual fire-fighting equipment
    28 Water supplies for fire-fighting
    29 Firemens' emergency switches for discharge lighting
        installations
    30 Access for fire-fighting
    31 Smoke control provisions other than for firefighting
        shafts
    32 Plans for fire brigade use
    Appendix
    A Advice to management and procedure in case of fire
    Tables
    1 Maximum permitted distances of travel in a storey
    2 Floor space factors
    3 Capacities of escape routes within a storey and of
        any exit leading therefrom
    4 Capacity of a stairway
    5 Table deleted
    6 Maximum permitted distances of travel in small shops
    7 Limitations on glazed elements that are fire
        resistant in terms of stability and integrity only,
        when installed in stairways, lobbies and corridors
    8 Maximum permitted part of travel distance in certain
        areas of ancillary accommodation
    9 Structural fire protection of areas of ancillary
        accommodation
    Figures
    1 Travel distance and direct distance
    2 Direct distance
    3 Direct distance in association with a dead end
    4 Direct distance in open storey (horizontal) planning
        sales areas at ground level
    5 Small two- or three-storey shop with a single
        protected stairway to each storey
    6 Small two-storey shop with a single open stairway
    7 Small three-storey shop with a single stairway to
        each storey
    8 Subdivision of dead end corridors
    9 Figure deleted
    10 Figure deleted
    11 Figure deleted

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    Applicable to shops of all sizes, premises used for retail services and trades, and cafes, restaurants and other places of refreshment. Covers provision and protection of escape routes, protection of ancillary areas and engineering services, provision of fire protection facilities and advice to management of occupied buildings.

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    Committee FSH/14
    Development Note REPLACES CP 3: CHAPTER 4: PART 2:1968.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    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 5395-3:1985 Stairs, ladders and walkways Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways
    BS 5588-10:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings 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 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
    PD 6531:1997 Queries and interpretations on BS 5839:Parts 1 and 4 (as amended)
    BS 8220-2:1995 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    BS 8220-3:1990 Guide for security of buildings against crime Warehouses and distribution units
    BS 8220-2:1987 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    BS 5588-4:1978 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use 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 4434:1989 Specification for safety aspects in the design, construction and installation of refrigerating appliances and systems
    BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
    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 Non-combustibility test for materials
    BS 5588-9:1989 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork
    BS 4434-1:1980 Specification for requirements for refrigeration safety. General
    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 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to fire doors
    BS 5839-1:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing
    BS 5306-5.1(1982) : 1982 FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - HALON SYSTEMS - HALON 1301 TOTAL FLOODING SYSTEMS
    BS 476-11:1982 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials
    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 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 5588-5:1986 Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings. Code of practice for firefighting stairways and lifts
    BS 5306-6.2:1989 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Foam systems Specification for medium and high expansion foam systems
    BS 5725-1:1981 Emergency exit devices Specification for panic bolts and panic latches mechanically operated by a horizontal push-bar
    BS 5306-1:1976 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets
    BS 5588-3:1983 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for office buildings
    BS 5588-8:1988 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use 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 Code of practice for the design of straight stairs
    BS 5410-2:1978 Code of practice for oil firing Installations of 45 kW and above output capacity for space heating, hot water and steam supply services
    BS 5588-4:1978 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use 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 5306-3:1985 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
    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
    BS 5588-1.1(1984) : 1984 FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOUSES
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