Approved Document B - Volume 1 [2.2Mb]
Approved Document B (Fire safety) - Volume 1: Dwellinghouses (2006 edition).
Section 0.16 recommends a sprinkler system should comply with BS 9251:2005
Section 0.17 refers to installation of residential and domestic sprinkler systems being used as a compensatory feature to comply with Building Regulations
Approved Document B - Volume 2 [4.76Mb]
Approved Document B (Fire safety) - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses (2006 Edition).
BAFSA use and benefits of incorporating sprinklers [1.32Mb]
2006 BAFSA report referred to in Section 0.17 of Approved Document B. Section 6 of the report provides guidance on using sprinkler systems as a trade-off.
Building Control determination of concealed sprinkler heads [38 Kb]
The Scottish Ministers determination that it is acceptable to use concealed sprinkler heads in BS 9251:2005 sprinkler installations.
Technical Handbooks 2007 - Scotland [2.3Mb]
Domestic Handbook - Section 2 (Fire), Section 2.15 states a sheltered housing complex (2.15.2) and a high rise domestic building (2.15.3) should be provided with a residential sprinkler system.
Technical Handbooks 2007 - Scotland [2.9Mb]
Non-Domestic Handbook - Section 2 (Fire), Section 2.15 states a residential care building (2.15.2) should be provided with a residential sprinkler system.
Fire Sprinklers in Residential Premises (Scotland) Bill [98Kb]
Provision of fire sprinkler systems in houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) and sheltered housing.
DFP Technical Booklet E: 2005 - Fire Safety [329Kb]
Technical Booklet published by the Northern Ireland Government
BB 100 - Designing & managing the risk of fire in schools [2.45Mb]
Guidance on fire safety design for all schools maintained by Local Educational Authorities (LEAs) in England and Wales. Section 8.5 recommends the installation of a sprinkler system to BS EN 12845.
FIRAS explanatory guidance note [134Kb]
Guidance note for residential and domestic sprinkler systems to BS 9251 2005 and commercial and industrial sprinkler systems to BS EN 12845 2004. Xact recognised training provider see Section 4.5.1
LPCB - Loss Prevention Standard 1301 [112Kb]
Requirements for the approval of sprinkler installers in the UK and Ireland for residential and domestic sprinkler systems.
LPCB - Loss Prevention Standard 1048 [131Kb]
Requirements for the approval of sprinkler system contractors in the UK and Eire.
BRE - Effectiveness of sprinklers in residential premises [224Kb]
Effectiveness of sprinklers in residential premises – Pilot study. A research report in 2005 by Building Research Establishment (BRE).
BRE - Concealed and recessed sprinkler heads [468Kb]
Effectiveness of sprinklers in residential premises – an evaluation of concealed and recessed pattern sprinkler products. A research report in 2006 by Building Research Establishment (BRE) for the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
BRE - Sprinkler effectiveness in care homes [1.79Mb]
Final Research Report: BD 2546 - an independent report in 2007 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
BRE - Water mist systems for residential buildings [441Kb]
An independent report in 2006 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
America burning [7.17Mb]
The report of the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. Commissioned by President Nixon.
BAFSA - Water mist systems [2Mb]
Information provided by BAFSA in 2006 on water mist systems in the UK.
BRE Fire suppression in buildings using water mist, fog or similar [302Kb]
Technical report 4/2005 - an independent report in 2005 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
CFOA guide to automatic water suppression systems [1.7Mb]
Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) policy on automatic water suppression systems (AWSS). It provides recommendations to fire and rescue services.
EFSN - European Fire Sprinkler Network [86Kb]
November 2006 report from the European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN).
BAFSA use and benefits of incorporating sprinklers [1.32Mb]
2006 BAFSA report referred to in Section 0.17 of Approved Document B. Section 6 of the report provides guidance on using sprinkler systems as a trade-off.
Supply of water to fire sprinkler systems [414Kb]
Protocol for Water Authorities on the supply of water for domestic and residential automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Legionella and Fire Fighting Systems [49Kb]
A technical briefing note from the Loss Prevention Council (LPC) regarding the risk of legionella infection from fire fighting systems.
Legionella Guidance Note: University of London [12Kb]
Guidance Note regarding Legionella Pneumophia and Legionnaires Disease prepared by the University in consultation with Thames Water.
Sprinkler and water mist system standards
British, European and American standards and codes of practice for sprinkler and automatic water suppression systems.
Approved equipment for systems [31Kb]
Sprinkler equipment must be approved by a recognised testing house; Loss Prevention Certification Board, Underwriters Laboratories, or Factory Mutual.
Canute FHC software
Website for Canute full hydraulic calculation software. An easy-to-use design tool which allows the building of complex hydraulic models with pipe networks appearing instantly on screen. It complies with over 12 international standards including BS 9251, LPC, NFPA, FM, BS 5306 and EN12845.
LPCB: Red Book Live [522Kb]
List of approved products and services by the Loss Preventaion Certification Board: Fire detection and alarm products and services, Fire suppression products and services.