Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings - code of practice

BS 7974:2019

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Sets out the framework for the engineering principles of fire safety in building design. Offers recommendations along with guidance for protecting people, property and the environment from fire and covers both new and existing buildings. Gives an overview for the design approach, and then covers the qualitative design review process, qualitative and quantitative analysis, acceptance criteria, quality assurance, reporting and presentation of results.

History

Supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012. Came into effect 31 March 2019.

ISBN

9780580968853

Subjects

  • Fire
  • Fire protection
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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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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