What is BS 5306-0- Fire protection installations and equipment about?
BS 5306-9 is a British Standard that discusses fire extinguishing installations and equipment on-premises.
BS 5306-0 gives guidance on the selection, use, and application of automatic water sprinkler, water spray, water mist, gaseous, foam, and powder fire-fighting systems, and hypoxic air fire-prevention systems.
BS 5306-0 does not cover fire-fighting systems for use on ships, in aircraft, on vehicles, and mobile fire appliances, or for below ground systems in the mining industry.
Note: BS 5306-0 also does not cover powdered aerosol extinguishing agents.
Who is BS 5306-0- Fire protection installations and equipment for?
BS 5306-0 on fire protection is relevant to:
- Architects
- Fire protection service technicians
- Fire and rescue services
- Fire protection equipment servicing companies
- Fire protection equipment manufacturers
- Facility management companies
- Police services
- Companies undertaking fire risk assessments
Why should you use BS 5306-0- Fire protection installations and equipment?
Well maintained and professionally installed fire protection equipment is fundamental to safety and helps protect property and save lives.
BS 5306-0 is part of an extensive series of standards relating to fire safety and outlines the most up-to-date recommendations for best practice selection and application of this specific fire protection equipment and installed systems.
It also gives guidance on installed equipment for fire and rescue service use, and on the application of portable fire extinguishers. It complements the more detailed information given in the specialized parts of this standard and other relevant standards.
The aim of BS 5306-0 is to aid selection of the fire-fighting medium and type of system or equipment by describing the characteristics and most suitable applications of each.
Consideration has also been given to other aspects of fire-fighting media including toxicity to people, effect of discharge on visibility, danger of use on electrical equipment etc., in addition to other considerations such as monitoring, testing, maintenance and user responsibility.
BS 5306-0 can thus ensure your fire protection installations and equipment play a positive role during a fire emergency.
You can view the latest version of this standard here
