Fire safety in the design, management and use of rail infrastructure - code of practice

BS 9992:2020

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Gives recommendations and design guidance for measures to control or mitigate the effects of fires in rail infrastructure and premises. Focusses on ensuring the fire safety of all people. Applies to new and existing premises, including: stations, platforms, tunnels, viaducts, elevated rail, depots and maintenance facilities, training facilities, sidings, signalling/control facilities and ancillary buildings.

History

Came into effect 30 April 2020. Read in conjunction with BS 9999:2017.

ISBN

9780580522826

Subjects

  • Rail Transport
  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Means of escape
  • Railway stations
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire protection
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Fire detection equipment
  • Fire

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