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BS 5839 Part 6 2019 D1 revision Is it retrospective?

DA over 5 years ago

Hi,

Hopefully someone can help me with this. I’ve scoured other sources to no reasonable conclusion.

The latest update to 5839 part 6 says that D1 grades are now recommended in existing and new build HMO buildings.

Does this mean I have to change existing detectors from D2 to D1 i.e. swap out old 9V battery backup ones with new 10 year integral lithium battery types?

I think it does but then my command of English is not the best. :)

Thanks for any help or advice.

David

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0 richard64 over 5 years ago

Fire safety standards are retrospective, ie. that the installation must comply with the edition that is current (FRAs and reasonable practicableness notwithstanding).

The annual inspection and test should highlight any non-compliances with the current standard, and note whether these require improvement or are deemed 'allowable deviations'.

The legislation does not cover individual dwellings but would be applicable to communal areas etc.
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0 richard64 over 5 years ago

Fire safety standards are retrospective, ie. that the installation must comply with the edition that is current (FRAs and reasonable practicableness notwithstanding).

The annual inspection and test should highlight any non-compliances with the current standard, and note whether these require improvement or are deemed 'allowable deviations'.

The legislation does not cover individual dwellings but would be applicable to communal areas etc.
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