In January 2017, an update was published to BS 9999, which is the code of practice for fire security in the design, management and use of buildings. BS 9999 provides guidance on the ongoing management of fire safety throughout the lifecycle of a building, including guidance for designers to ensure that the overall design of a building assists and enhances the management of fire safety.
What's new?
BS 9999 is being fully revised to align with current practices, new technology and other parts of the fire safety standards series, namely BS 9990 and BS 9991. The new edition of BS 9999 will introduce the following changes:
- Inclusion of flowchart showing the sequential steps in the design process, to assist users in the application of the standard
- Revised clause on fire safety management with references to PAS 7
- Inclusion of watermist fire suppression systems
- Expansion of guidance on voice alarms
- Expansion of fire growth rates table to provide more information
- Removal of content now covered by BS 9991
- General update to take into account new and revised standards published since 2008
The standard also features revised recommendations for:
- Smoke and heat control
- Fire curtain barrier assemblies
- Mechanical ventilation and air-condition systems
- Shopping complexes
- Building exits
- Ducting
The updated standards can be bought here: http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030357099
