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New fire detection ???

goldenboy1818
Hi guys. I see there is a new code of practice for fire alarms. Iv not a chance to look into this yet and i wondered what were the main changes relating to domestic properties and new builds. Thanks guys
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    BS 5839-6  2013


    Still current, unless I have missed something.
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    2017 part1 last one I used.  Cant see anything beyond that.
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    Alcomax:

     BS 5839-6  2013


    Still current, unless I have missed something.






    https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030395601
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    0 Former Community Member
    That's interesting has we pay to have relevant standards online, I checked and the latest one was 2017...….think a phone call in the morning is in order!

    Ts
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    once you have made the call, I;d be grateful if you could let us know if there is anything really serious changing, you know like call points to become blue, or extra detectors on the floor..

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    TBH, can't see much changing, maybe the use of metal fixings for support of cable?

    Will see what I can find but really busy at present so may be awhile.


    Ts
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    Thanks,  I did miss something !  So it was new last month. The BSI link to the new version has a very brief summary of the changes.
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    Principle changes as listed within the revised document:
    • removal of Grades B and E

    • subdivision of Grades D and F into D1/D2 and F1/F2

    • revision of Table 1 (grade selection table)

    • updating references to other standards (tidying up where references made to outdated documents)

    • new table on testing and servicing by grade

    • new recommendation to prevent blocking or delaying of FA signals transmitted via social alarm systems in sheltered housing

    • increase in recommended standard of protection in sheltered housing flats from LD2 to LD1

    • new recommendations for fire detection in supported housing

    • new recommendation that communal fire alarm systems should not normally be installed in purpose-built blocks of flats

    • revised and expanded recommendations for Grade C.


    No doubt there will be other small things dotted around the document but these are the one BSI are highlighting.


    P
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    Just received an email from BSI saying a 'Tracked Changes' copy of BS 5839-6:2019 is now available. I won't be downloading a copy myself but thought I would mention it for anyone who is interested.
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    • New recommendation that communal fire alarm systems should not normally be installed in purpose-built blocks of flats




    Is it me or does that sound potentially controversial?


    Andy

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