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BS 5839-1:2025 — Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises. Code of practice

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What it requires

Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems, including cabling.

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The 25 documents that cite it

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Close-out records

Commissioning records

Electrical quality checklists

Electrical trade RAMS

Extended permits

Fire systems quality checklists

Handover and completion

Healthcare estates

Inspection and test plans