Sprinklers and healthcare premises
Information File BIF 17
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information File
Abstract
Outlines the risks posed by fires to healthcare premises and the lack of recommendations for installation in current guidance. Looks at how automatic fire sprinkler installations can benefit existing practices such as progressive horizontal evacuation procedures. Highlights relevant requirements given in building regulations technical guidance documents, the Firecode and HTM 05-02, HTM 88 and SHTM 82. Also covers sprinkler system operation, types of system, relevant standards, the code of practice and environmental issues.
History
First published: BIF 17 Sprinklers and healthcare premises (BAFSA, 2008). Updated June 2016 and August 2020.
Subjects
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Fire fighting equipment
- Fire control
- Building services
- Building types
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- 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.
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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