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This part of BS 5839 gives recommendations for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises that are:
a) designed to accommodate a single family;
b) houses in multiple occupation comprising a number of self‑contained units, each designed to accommodate a single person or family;
c) sheltered housing, including both the dwelling units and the common areas;
d) supported housing.
The recommendations apply to both new and existing domestic premises.
This part of BS 5839 applies to forms of domestic premises, including bungalows, multi‑storey houses, individual flats and maisonettes, mobile homes, holiday homes, sheltered housing, mansions, shared houses and houses divided into several self‑contained single‑family dwelling units. It does not apply to hostels, caravans or boats (other than permanently moored boats used solely as residential premises), or to the communal parts of blocks of flats or maisonettes. It does not apply to any premises used for purposes other than as domestic premises (e.g. small shops, factories or similar premises used solely as places of work).
Comments received to-date have proposed consideration of:
Telecare / ARC response timing and communication Alignment with other standards (BS 5839-1, BS 8684, BS 8604, BS 4422, etc.)
Telecare / Technology Enabled Care (TEC) integration Remote system risks (software updates, digital systems) Mobile apps and user interaction with fire alarms Renewable energy and battery storage risks (EESS / EVSE / PV) Removal of Property Detection (PD) systems from Part 6 Detector selection and performance guidance Category definitions and system classification (LD systems) Detector siting (ventilation and positioning) False alarms / unwanted fire signals (UwFS) Detector types and legacy technology (ionisation vs modern) Inclusivity and occupant needs (sensory / neurodiversity) Power supply resilience and telecoms transition Electrical isolation and compliance with BS 7671 Wiring identification in Grade D systems Remote monitoring and investigation processes (e.g. DECT / apps) Testing and maintenance – manufacturer instructions Certification, records and compliance evidence Digital provision of user instructions Remote verification and connected systems Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment (PCFRA) Annex updates – system fault indication
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