CONFIRMATION OF “VALIDATOR” STATUS
This circular letter informs NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment approved companies about changes in the process of confirming a fire risk assessor’s status as a ‘validator’ under the BAFE SP205 scheme. The new confirmation letters will no longer include the ‘Tier’ of the assessed premises and will require a completed fire risk assessment for certain applications.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5839-6:2019 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS
This circular announces the publication of BS 5839-6:2019, which came into effect on April 30, 2019, superseding the previous version. It outlines the changes in standards for fire detection and alarm systems and provides information on how to obtain the new standard.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS EN 1838:2024 – LIGHTING APPLICATIONS — EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR BUILDINGS
The circular letter announces the publication of BS EN 1838:2024, which supersedes the previous standard BS EN 1838:2013. It outlines significant changes to emergency lighting requirements and provides a timeline for compliance for NSI approved companies.
Read MoreBSI REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT FIRE DETECTION & FIRE ALARM STANDARD BS 5839-1
BSI is inviting comments on the draft of BS 5839-1, with the public comment period ending on April 16, 2024. Key proposed changes include restructuring of the document and new recommendations on fire detection and alarm systems.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5839-1:2025
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 5839-1:2025, which supersedes the previous version BS 5839-1:2017. It outlines significant technical changes and provides a timeline for approved companies to transition to the new standard by 31st October 2025.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF: BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0057 regarding the recently published BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021, which includes revisions on good practices and recommendations for fire protection measures. The implementation of the changes will be audited with immediate effect for approved and applicant companies.
Read MoreBS 7273 – 6:2019 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES PART 6: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS – INTERFACE WITH ANCILLARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
This circular letter informs NSI Fire Gold and Fire Silver approved companies and applicants about the new standard BS 7273 – 6:2019, which outlines the recommendations for the interface between fire detection and alarm systems and various ancillary systems. Compliance with these recommendations is mandatory for maintaining NSI approval.
Read MoreBS 8629:2019 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF EVACUATION ALERT SYSTEMS FOR USE BY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES IN BUILDINGS CONTAINING FLATS
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 8629:2019, which provides guidelines for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings containing flats. The standard comes into effect on 30th November 2019 and emphasizes the importance of consulting with fire and rescue services before installation.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5306-8:2023 – FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES – PART 8: SELECTION AND POSITIONING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – CODE OF PRACTICE
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 5306-8:2023, which supersedes the previous standard and outlines significant revisions, including new recommendations and changes in compliance requirements. Approved companies have until June 30, 2024, to transition to the new standard, with specific arrangements for new applicants and existing companies.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5266-1:2016 EMERGENCY LIGHTING – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING OF PREMISES
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 5266-1:2016, which supersedes the previous standard BS 5266-1:2011. It outlines the amendments and requirements for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems to ensure safety in the event of power supply failures.
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