Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems (Withdrawn)

BS 5839-8:2013

British Standards Institution
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems (Withdrawn) Download document

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Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

For the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems which automatically broadcast speech or warning tones, in response to signals from their associated fire detection and fire alarm systems. Includes systems with a manual facility for the transmission of live voice messages as well as automatically generated messages for emergency purposes.

History

Superseded by BS 5839-8:2023. Supersedes BS 5839-8:2008. Came into effect 31 March 2013. First published February 1998. Second edition, May 2008. Third (current) edition, March 2013.

ISBN

9780580779251

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Fire detection equipment
  • Electrical services

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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