Guidance document on best practice for fire detector testing/test equipment
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance for field testing of fire detection devices, covering: what requires testing, functional tests, testing procedures and methodology. Contains examples of bad practice and also covers test medium, detector type, health and safety.
History
Guidance Note. Version 1, February 2017. Also known as: Best practice for fire detector testing.
Subjects
- Fire fighting equipment
- Building services
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Electrical services
Publisher History
The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.
Information
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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