PUBLICATION 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.
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The document is a technical bulletin from the National Security Inspectorate regarding the publication of BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021, which outlines the code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures, specifically focusing on the actuation of release mechanisms for doors. It details the immediate implementation of the standard for NSI-approved companies, highlights significant changes introduced in the 2021 amendment, and provides guidance on the requirements for manual release controls, particularly in care homes and buildings with electronic locking systems. Manual review is recommended for complete details, as the document notes that it does not cover all changes comprehensively.
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