Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises - Code of practice

BS 5839-1:2025

British Standards Institution
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises - Code of practice Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Provides recommendations for the design, installation, selection, commissioning, handover and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in buildings. Also covers: false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals, looking at responsibility for limiting, causes, investigation, design aspects, measures to limit, manual call point locations, automatic fire detector locations, protection against electromagnetic interference, performance monitoring, and user responsibilities.

History

Supersedes: BS 5839:2017. Came into effect 30 April 2025.

ISBN

9780539268744

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Fire detection equipment

Publisher History

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NBS

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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