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Core Supplement
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Abstract
Continues to raise the benefits of residential fire sprinklers for lifesaving and minimising damage to property in homes. Explores the operational reliability and effectiveness of smoke alarms and sprinklers and looks at relevant legislation and standards.
History
First published by BASA 2002, updated as BIF 2 Sprinklers in dwellings (BAFSA, 2008), Fire sprinkler systems in dwellings. Issue 3 (BAFSA, 2016), and updated September 2024.
Subjects
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Building services
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Fire fighting equipment
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Fire control
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Building types
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Housing/residential facilities
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Special subject areas
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Fire
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Electrical services
Publisher History
Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
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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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