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Library: Standards: BS 5306



   British Standards :
   BS 5266
      BS 5266-1
      BS 5266-7
      BS 5266-8
   BS 5306
      BS 5306-1
      BS 5306-3
      BS 5306-8
         BS 5306-8 B
         BS 5306-8 C, D
         BS 5306-8 F
      BS 5306-9
   BS 5499
   BS 7671
   BS 5839
     BS 5839-1
     BS 5839-6
   BS 7937
   BS EN 2:1992
   BS EN 3
   BS EN 54
   BS EN 671
     BS EN 671-3
   BS EN 1869
   BS EN ISO 9001
   BSI’s PAS 79

BAFE Schemes :
   SP101 & ST104
   SP203-1

Other Items :
   CE Marking


What is BS 5306?

BS 5306 is the series of BSI’s British Standards that relate to “Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises”. At the time of writing, the current and available parts are as follows: The parts of BS 5306 most pertinent to this trade are parts 3 and 8.

What is BS 5306-3:2009?

BS 5306-3:2009 is the 2009 revision of part 3, the “Code of practice for the commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers”.

In brief, the standard details the proper commissioning and maintenance for most modern portable fire extinguishers. More complete details can be found in our BS 5306-3:2009 Summary.

What is BS 5306-8:2012?

BS 5306-8:2012 is the 2012 revision of part 8, the “Code of Practice for the Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers”.

In brief, the standard details how fire extinguishers should be selected and installed in buildings. In particular, the standard details the quantity and levels of cover required on premises. More complete details can be found in our BS 5306-8:2012 Summary.

Full Copies of British Standards

The British Standards are covered by copyright and are not available freely. However, these can be purchased at British Standard Online or alternatively, some libraries may carry copies of the more common standards.





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