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  • BS 5588-4:1998

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    Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for smoke control using pressure differentials

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-06-2005

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  04-12-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Analysis of the problem
    5 System classification
    6 Equipment
    7 Actuation of pressure differential system
    8 Electrical installations
    9 Smoke control using pressure differentials
    10 Design procedures
    11 Installation and commissioning
    12 Testing and maintenance
    13 Documentation
    14 Design calculations
    Annex A (normative) Smoke control using pressure
                          differentials in atrium buildings
    Annex B (normative) Test method for measuring the opening
                          force at a door
    Annex C (normative) Interaction of pressure differential
                          systems with normal HVAC installations
    Annex D (informative) Air leakage data
    Annex E (normative) Test method for measuring the pressure
                          differentials under closed door conditions
    Annex F (normative) Test method for measuring air velocities
    Annex G (informative) Possible solutions for inability to
                          obtain design pressure differential
    Annex H (informative) Design calculations requirements
    List of references

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    Provides guidance on the design, installation, testing and maintenance in new and existing buildings of systems intended to limit the spread of smoke by means of pressure differentials.

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    Committee FSH/14
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5588-4(1978), 92/39700 DC. (07/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5588-9:1989 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork
    BS 7346-2:1990 Components for smoke and heat control systems Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
    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 5810:1979 Code of practice for access for the disabled to 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 476-24:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts
    BS 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings
    BS 7346-1:1990 Components for smoke and heat control systems Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
    BS 5588-7:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for the incorporation of atria in buildings
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