Sprinkler system maintenance to BS EN 12845 (Currently under review by BAFSA - September 2024)
Information File BIF 16B
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information File
Abstract
Highlights the basic requirements of maintenance for fire sprinkler systems, including end-user responsibilities, servicing requirements, reliability issues that are caused by ignorance or non-compliance with sprinkler standards, testing procedures and routine services.
History
First published as Issue 1 dated November 2008: Maintenance of sprinkler systems: commercial and industrial - the fundamentals. Updated September 2020 as Information File 16B Sprinkler system maintenance to BS EN 12845. Currently under review by BAFSA - September 2024.
Subjects
- Building services
- Liquid/gas supply
- Electrical services
- Water supply
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Fire control
- Fire fighting equipment
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.
Information
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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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