What is PD 6531- Queries and interpretations on BS 5839-1 about?
PD 6531 is a published document that resolves queries concerning the interpretation of BS 5839-1, which is a standard that discusses various aspects of fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Who is PD 6531- Queries and interpretations on BS 5839-1 for?
PD 6531 on queries of fire detection and fire alarm systems is relevant to:
- Users of BS 5839-1
- Organizations involved in design, installation, maintenance and commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems
- Fire safety departments
- Certification bodies
- Entities involved with fire safety engineering
Why should you use PD 6531- Queries and interpretations on BS 5839-1?
The BS 58391 code of practice is subdivided into several sections, each one dealing with specific aspects of the design and installation of the fire detection and fire alarm system up to the time it is ready to enter operation. The sections include:
- General requirements
- Design considerations
- Limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals
- Installation
- Commissioning and handover
- Maintenance
- User responsibility
Since the publication of BS 5839-1, a number of queries on interpretation have been submitted to BSI. In some cases, the queries have shown that although the standard is correct, misunderstandings have arisen over both its interpretation and the philosophies behind its recommendations.
PD 6531, therefore, gives not merely the queries and answers, but seeks to give the intentions of the standard in the hope that these might help future users of the standard.
