BS 5839-6:2004
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Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings
Hardcopy , PDF
31-05-2013
English
15-09-2004
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Fire risk assessment
5 System components
6 Monitoring of circuits
7 Grades of system
8 Categories of system
9 Choice of system
10 Types of fire detector and their selection
11 Location and siting of fire detectors
12 Limitation of false alarms
13 Audible fire alarm devices and audibility
14 Fire alarm warnings for deaf and hard of hearing people
15 Power supplies
16 Wiring
17 Control and indicating equipment
18 Manual call points
19 Zoning and other means for identification of the source of alarm
conditions
20 Remote transmission of alarm signals
21 Radio-linked systems
22 Electromagnetic compatibility
23 Installation, commissioning and certification
24 User instructions
25 Routine testing
26 Maintenance
Annex A (informative) Fire risk assessment for dwellings
Annex B (informative) Choice of appropriate Grade of fire
detection and fire alarm system
Annex C (normative) Control and indicating equipment for Grade B
systems
Annex D (informative) Model guidance to occupiers and landlords
regarding avoidance of false alarms in systems with
facilities for automatic transmission of fire signals to
the fire and rescue service
Annex E (informative) Model certificates for Grade A systems
Annex F (informative) Model certificate for Grades B, C, D, E
and F systems
Bibliography
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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.
Committee |
FSH/12
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5839-6(1995) and 03/119007 DC. (09/2004)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
76
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Superseded
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Supersedes |
BS 8511:2010 | Code of practice for the installation of solid fuel heating and cooking appliances in small craft |
I.S. 3218:2013 | FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE |
BS 5839-1(2002) : 2002 | FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE |
PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
BS 5445-8:1984 | Components of automatic fire detection systems Specification for high temperature heat detectors |
BS 5839-1:2013 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises |
BS 8524-2:2013 | Active fire curtain barrier assemblies Code of practice for application, installation and maintenance |
BS 4163:2000 | HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - CODE OF PRACTICE |
BS 9991:2011 | Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice |
BS 9251:2005 | Sprinkler systems for residential and domestic occupancies. Code of practice |
BS 5446-3:2005 | Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for smoke alarm kits for deaf and hard of hearing people |
BS 7273-4:2007 | Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Actuation of release mechanisms for doors |
PD 6531:2010 | Queries and interpretations on BS 5839-1 |
BS 5446-2:2003 | Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Specification for heat alarms |
BS 3955:1986 | Specification for electrical controls for household and similar general purposes |
BS EN 50131-1 : 2006 | ALARM SYSTEMS - INTRUSION AND HOLD-UP SYSTEMS - PART 1: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
BS EN 54-7:2001 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems Smoke detectors. Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization |
BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
BS EN 54-4:1998 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems Power supply equipment |
BS EN 54-2 : 1998 | FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 2: CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT |
BS EN 54-3:2014 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems Fire alarm devices. Sounders |
BS EN 54-5 : 2017 | FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 5: HEAT DETECTORS - POINT HEAT DETECTORS |
BS EN 54-12:2015 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems Smoke detectors. Line detectors using an optical beam |
BS 7860:1996 | Specification for carbon monoxide detectors (electrical) for domestic use |
BS EN 50291:2001 | Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements |
BS 5588-1:1990 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings |
BS EN 54-11:2001 | Fire detection and fire alarm systems Manual call points |
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