Fire Alarm Recommendations British Standards

The following fire alarm recommendations are applicable.

a) Where there is uncertainty regarding the need for a fire alarm system, or the Category of fire alarm that should be used reference should be made, by the designer, developer, potential purchaser or user, to
one or more of the following:
1) relevant part of BS 5588;
2) guidance documents that support fire safety legislation;
3) any authority responsible for enforcing fire safety legislation that applies to the premises;
4) the property insurer;
5) any relevant fire risk assessment.

b) The purchaser or user should ensure that the designer of a fire detection and fire alarm system is adequately appraised of the objectives of the system and any relevant requirements of enforcing
authorities and insurers.