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  • BS 9990:2015

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    Non automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings. Code of practice

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-01-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Fire mains
    5 Private fire hydrants
    6 Water supplies and pumping arrangements
    7 Installation, commissioning and maintenance
    8 Signage
    Annexes
    Annex A (normative) - Protecting installed equipment
            from theft and vandalism
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendations for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings.

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    This British Standard gives recommendations for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings. It covers good practice in matters affecting the design, installation, testing and maintenance of such systems including wet and dry fire-fighting mains.

    This British Standard does not cover hose reels, foam inlets, automatic foam systems and portable fire-fighting equipment. These systems are covered in BSEN671‑1, BS5306‑1, BS5306‑3, BS5306‑8 and BSEN3‑7.

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    Committee FSH/14
    Development Note Supersedes BS 9990(2006) & 14/30301827 DC. (01/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 9999:2017 Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of practice
    BS 9991:2015 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice
    15/30301829 DC : 0 BS 9991 - FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND USE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE
    16/30314117 DC : 0 BS 9999 - FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND USE OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE

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

    BS EN 14339:2005 Underground fire hydrants
    BS 5306-3:2009 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
    BS EN ISO 7010 : 2012 GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS - SAFETY COLOURS AND SAFETY SIGNS - REGISTERED SAFETY SIGNS (ISO 7010:2011)
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS EN 671-1:2012 Fixed firefighting systems. Hose systems Hose reels with semi-rigid hose
    BS ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs Design principles for safety signs and safety markings
    BS EN 14384:2005 Pillar fire hydrants
    BS EN 806-2:2005 Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption Design
    BS EN 3-7 : 2004 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PART 7: CHARACTERISTICS, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 8519:2010 Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice
    BS EN 60702-1 : 2002 MINERAL INSULATED CABLES AND THEIR TERMINATIONS WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 750 V - PART 1: CABLES
    BS 5306-8:2012 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
    BS 9991:2011 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice
    BS 7629-1:2008 Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore and multipair cables
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