The Stationery Office Firecode - fire safety in the NHS: operational provisions: operational provisions, Part B: Fire detection and alarm systems: HTM 05-03

This Firecode document provides guidance on the design and installation of a new fire detection and alarm systems in NHS healthcare premises. It is intended to supplement BS 5839-I (ISBN 9780580403767) by providing recommendations specific to NHS healthcare premises. This document should also be read in conjunction with Health Technical Memorandum 05-03 Part H - Reducing unwanted fire signals in healthcare premises (ISBN 9780113227648). The document covers a wide range of alarm and detection technology, from conventional systems to multi-sensor detectors in addressable systems. This document also replaces HTM 82 (ISBN 9780113220458)