Fire protection installations and equipment on premises - Guide for selection, use and application of fixed firefighting systems and other types of fire equipment
What is BS 5306-0 - Fire protection installations about?
This is the first in a short series of British Standards giving requirements and recommendations for applying particular types of firefighting systems or mediums. BS 5306-0:2020 is the introductory standard for the series. It gives guidance on the selection and use of on-premises firefighting systems and technologies.
Who is BS 5306-0 - Fire protection installations for?
Manufacturers of fire protection installations and equipment
Suppliers
Specifiers
Test and approval bodies
Fire risk assessors and other fire engineers
Facility managers
Why should you use BS 5306-0 - Fire protection installations ?
This standard is a valuable tool, enabling specifiers, risk assessors and other fire engineers to understand the firefighting systems and technologies available to them and use the understanding gained through Part 0 to make informed decision on where, why and how these systems and equipment can be effectively deployed.
BS 5306-0:2020 gives guidance on the selection, use and application of automatic water sprinkler, water spray, water mist, gaseous, foam, condensed aerosol, wet chemical and powder fire-fighting systems and hypoxic air fire-prevention systems. It gives guidance on installed equipment for fire and rescue service use, and on the application of portable fire extinguishers. The standard also contains requirements and test procedures with pass/fail criteria, so that component performance can be objectively assessed by a recognized test facility and result in certification.
BS 5306-0:2020 incorporates the latest innovations in the various systems technologies and assists in de...