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Information File BIF 17 Sprinklers and healthcare premises
Publication Year
2020
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Outlines the risks posed by fires to healthcare premises and the lack of recommendations for installation in current guidance. Looks at how automatic fire sprinkler installations can benefit existing practices such as progressive horizontal evacuation procedures. Highlights relevant requirements given in building regulations technical guidance documents, the Firecode and HTM 05-02, HTM 88 and SHTM 82. Also covers sprinkler system operation, types of system, relevant standards, the code of practice and environmental issues.
Document History
First published: BIF 17 Sprinklers and healthcare premises (BAFSA, 2008). Updated June 2016 and August 2020.
Publisher Information
British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
PO BOX 28683
Edinburgh
BAFSA
UK
Website: http://www.bafsa.org.uk
Email: info@bafsa.org.uk
