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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  06-10-2008

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Section 1. General
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Use of this code
    Section 2. Analysis of the problem
    4 Planning in relation to fire
    5 Escape from fire
    Section 3. Planning of escape from public areas
    6 Planning of escape routes
    7 Stairs and final exits
    8 Seating and gangways
    Section 4. Construction
    9 Construction
    Section 5. Ancillary accommodation
    10 General
    11 Storage areas (including loading bays)
    12 Repair or maintenance workshops and paint shops
    13 Stage areas
    14 Car parks
    15 Kitchens, staff restaurants and canteens
    Section 6. Engineering services (other than fire safety
               installations)
    16 General
    17 Electrical services
    18 Lighting
    19 Heating and fuel storage
    20 Ventilation systems
    21 Lifts
    22 Waste storage and treatment and incinerators
    Section 7. Fire protection facilities
    23 General
    24 Fire alarms and automatic fire detection
    25 Automatic fire extinguishing systems and special risk
       protection
    26 Manual firefighting equipment
    27 Water supplies for firefighting
    28 Firemen's emergency switches for discharge lighting
       installations
    29 Access for firefighting
    30 Smoke control for means of escape
    31 Smoke control for firefighting
    32 Plans for fire service use
    Section 8. Management
    Appendix A Bibliography
    Appendix B Deleted
    Publication(s) referred to

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    Covers buildings for indoor entertainment and/or assembly, but does not apply to those areas of sports grounds covered by the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.

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    Committee FSH/14
    Development Note Supersedes 79/10918 DC. (07/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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 5588-7:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for the incorporation of atria in buildings
    PD 6531:1997 Queries and interpretations on BS 5839:Parts 1 and 4 (as amended)
    BS 5588-5:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for firefighting stairs and lifts
    BS 7346-4:2003 Components for smoke and heat control systems Functional recommendations and calculation methods for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems, employing steady-state design fires. Code of practice
    BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
    BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings
    BS 5839-8:1998 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of voice alarm systems
    BS 5499-4:2000 Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing
    PD 6531:1992 Queries and interpretations on BS 5839:Parts 1 and 4 (as amended)
    I.S. CEN/TR 12101-5:2005 SMOKE AND HEAT CONTROL SYSTEMS - PART 5: GUIDELINES ON FUNCTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND CALCULATION METHODS FOR SMOKE AND HEAT EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
    CEN/TR 12101-5:2005 Smoke and heat control systems - Part 5: Guidelines on functional recommendations and calculation methods for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems

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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 5651:1989 Method for cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies
    BS 5588-2:1985 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops
    BS 7346-2:1990 Components for smoke and heat control systems Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
    BS 7346-3:1990 Components for smoke and heat control systems Specification for smoke curtains
    BS 5906:1980 Code of practice for storage and on-site treatment of solid waste from buildings
    BS 7036:1988 Code of practice for provision and installation of safety devices for automatic power operated pedestrian door systems
    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 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
    BS 5839-1:1988 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing
    BS 5306-7:1988 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for powder systems
    BS 6575:1985 Specification for fire blankets
    PD 6520:1988 Guide to fire test methods for building materials and elements of construction
    BS 5274:1985 Specification for fire hose reels (water) for fixed installations
    BS 5306-0:1986 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Guide for the selection of installed systems and other fire equipment
    BS 5395-3:1985 Stairs, ladders and walkways Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways
    BS 5306-3:2000 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
    BS 476-11:1982 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials
    BS 6099-2.2(1982) : 1982 PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIFICATION FOR RIGID PLAIN CONDUITS OF INSULATING MATERIAL
    BS 476-6(1989) : 1989 FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS
    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 5588-10:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shopping complexes
    BS 476-21:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction
    BS 5852:1990 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
    BS 6346:1997 Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
    BS 5423:1987 Specification for portable fire extinguishers
    BS 6459-1:1984 Door closers Specification for mechanical performance of crank and rack and pinion overhead closers
    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 5410-1:1997 Code of practice for oil firing Installations up to 45 kW output capacity for space heating and hot water supply purposes
    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 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings
    BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
    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 4607-2:1970 Non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations Rigid PVC conduits and conduit fittings. Imperial units
    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 4293:1983 Specification for residual current-operated circuit-breakers
    BS 7346-1:1990 Components for smoke and heat control systems Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
    BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
    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 5867-2:1980 Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes Flammability requirements
    BS CP1007(1955) : 1955 MAINTAINED LIGHTING FOR CINEMAS
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