Automatic water mist systems for domestic and residential premises. Guidance
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance on automatic water mist systems, an alternative fire suppression system to residential sprinklers permitted under Approved Document Part B in Wales. Discusses water supplies, water mists system detection and activation, water mist nozzles, standards, system fire performances tests, third party approval of products and suppliers, project process for BS 8458 water mist systems, design, installation, commissioning and third party innovative water mist systems. Also includes a checklist to confirm compliance with the installation standard for Building Control Bodies, example declaration of conformity forms for both designers and manufacturers and future maintenance details for the building/owner occupier (informative).
ISBN
9781801958400
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Electrical services
- Fire fighting equipment
- Building control
- Building control, Wales
- Building services
- Fire
Publisher History
The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.
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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