BS5839-1 Fire detection

BS5839-1 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings – Part 1: Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance significantly changed cable selection. It includes:

•  Wider definition of critical circuits.
•  Two different levels of fire resistance for cables.
•  New fire test requirements for cables.
•  New recommendations for networked systems.
•  New guidance on segregation.
•  Restrictions on the use of multicore.
•  Stricter requirements for cable fixing and support materials.

BS5839 Guide

A guide to the selection of cable type for particular building applications in accordance with BS5839:2002