PD 6531:1992
Superseded
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Queries and interpretations on BS 5839:Parts 1 and 4 (as amended)
Hardcopy , PDF
15-07-1997
English
01-05-1992
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Interpretations of BS 5839 : Part 1 : 1988
2.1 The use of isolators between zones
2.2 Sounder and detector cabling
2.3 Cabling of multiple sounder circuits
2.4 Disc memories
2.5 Loudness of alarms in residential care homes
2.6 Travel distance to manual call points
2.7 Positioning of detectors in a roof space
2.8 Detectors in a ventilated ceiling void
2.9 Sprinkler protection
2.10 Time delays
2.11 Reduced sensitivity
2.12 Recommended battery capacities
2.13 Conditions to be satisfied for absence of
mechanical protection to cables
2.14 Rodent attack on cables
2.15 Armoured cables
2.16 Zone testing
2.17 Insulation testing at the 5-year test
2.18 Testing voltages
3 Interpretations of BS 5839 : Part 4 : 1988
3.1 Total loss of power
3.2 Battery monitoring current
3.3 Memory check-sums
3.4 Fault location displays
Provides queries and answers concerning the interpretation of BS 5839 : Part 1 (as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2) and BS 5839 : Part 4 (as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2)
| Committee |
FSH/12
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| BS 5588-2:1985 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops |
| BS 5839-1:1988 | Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing |
| BS 5588-6:1991 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for places of assembly |
| BS 5588-3:1983 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for office buildings |
| BS 5839-4:1988 | Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Specification for control and indicating equipment |
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