BSI releases full revision of standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic buildings

摘要

In the UK, around 80 per cent of all fire deaths and injuries occur in domestic premises, totalling over 300 deaths and around 9,000 related injuries each year. Fire detection and fire alarm systems are proven to substantially reduce the risk of death or serious injury from fire. The fire fatality rate is an estimated two to three times higher when no smoke detector is present and functioning than in those premises with adequate installations.