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BU693 Designing active fire safety systems in housing (July 2024)

Product Description

This bulletin outlines the requirements for active fire safety systems in new building work in housing.

Most deaths in residential fires result from smoke inhalation. Working smoke and heat alarms warn occupants and give them time to escape. Domestic sprinklers can also save lives.

This bulletin replaces Bulletin 639 Domestic active fire protection.

Features:

  • Introduction
  • Building code requirements
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heat alarms
  • Alarm systems in larger or more complex buildings
  • Automatic sprinkler systems

Product Information

Publication date July 2024