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By Bob Cairney I Eng MIET Technical Standards Adviser, SELECT
What you need to know about the recent changes to the legislation and standards covering fire detection and alarm systems
nyone who designs, installs or commissions fire detection and alarm systems in buildings needs to be aware of all the relevant legislation,
standards and applicable guidance. This knowledge is necessary in order to confidently certify compliance of fire detection and fire alarm systems upon completion of work. This is taking on a special importance following Dame Judith Hackitt’s report into the Grenfell Tower disaster, which provided recommendations for a new regulatory framework in the UK. It is obvious that when change occurs to legislation, standards or guidance, those undertaking fire safety work should ensure their knowledge is
adequate to maintain a suitable level of competence. This article outlines changes introduced in Scotland this year which will directly affect fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises.
What has changed? British Standard BS 5839-6 (covering recommendations for systems in domestic premises) has undergone a full revision. BS 5839-6:2019 was published on 30 April 2019. This replaces the 2013 version of the standard and contains a number of significant changes. The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
(Tolerable Standard) (Extension of Criteria Order) 2019 was published in February this year following a Scottish
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