BS 7974 - Revision history

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	* BSI, [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974:2019].		* BSI, [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974:2019].

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	The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.		The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.

−	~~= Background =~~	+	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. Code of practice] is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:
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−	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974~~] relates to~~ fire safety engineering principles in the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:	+

	* Members of the fire and rescue service.		* Members of the fire and rescue service.
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	* PD 7974-7 Probabilistic risk assessment.		* PD 7974-7 Probabilistic risk assessment.

−	~~= Key features =~~	+	The practices included within the standard are applicable to all types of new construction and existing buildings. It is based on an approach to fire safety that focusses on the protection of people and property while showing sensitivity to the environment.
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−	The ~~purpose of~~ the standard is to ~~provide guidance on the development, design and application~~ of ~~fire detection systems, fire alarms~~ and ~~fire control systems, including fire suppression, fire barriers and smoke/heat control~~. Ir is based on an approach to fire safety that focusses on the protection of people and property while showing sensitivity to the environment.	+
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−	~~The practices included within the standard are applicable to all types of new construction and existing buildings~~.	+

	= Qualitative design review =		= Qualitative design review =
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	* BSI, [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974:2019].		* BSI, [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974:2019].

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	= Background =		= Background =

−	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974] ~~applies the~~ fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:	+	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974] relates to fire safety engineering principles in the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:

	* Members of the fire and rescue service.		* Members of the fire and rescue service.
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	* Architects.		* Architects.
	* Government agencies.		* Government agencies.
−	* Universities.
	* Regulators		* Regulators
	* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.		* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.

−	BS 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, ~~it was decided that the BS 7974 suite required revision.~~	+	BS 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, however, a 2019 update was the first complete revision since the initial publication of the standard.
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−	~~The~~ 2019 update is the first complete revision since the initial publication of the standard~~. It supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn~~.	+

	= Published documents =		= Published documents =

−	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with BS 7974, the complete standard is available as a ~~set~~ of documents, which ~~include~~:	+	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with BS 7974, the complete standard is available as a suite of documents, which includes:

	* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.		* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.
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	= Key features =		= Key features =

−	The purpose of ~~this~~ standard is to provide guidance on the development, design and application of fire detection systems~~. It also covers~~ fire ~~alarm~~ and fire control systems (including fire suppression, fire barriers and smoke/heat control~~) as a component of~~ safety ~~in building design~~.	+	The purpose of the standard is to provide guidance on the development, design and application of fire detection systems, fire alarms and fire control systems, including fire suppression, fire barriers and smoke/heat control. Ir is based on an approach to fire safety that focusses on the protection of people and property while showing sensitivity to the environment.

−	With a greater emphasis on the competence of the fire engineer, this standard is based on an approach to fire safety that incorporates the protection of people and property while showing sensitivity to the environment. The practices included within the standard are applicable to all types of new construction and existing buildings.	+	The practices included within the standard are applicable to all types of new construction and existing buildings.

−	= Qualitative ~~Design Review~~ =	+	= Qualitative design review =

−	This analytical process is based on the concept of ~~Qualitative Design Review~~ (QDR), which is a technique that allows fire safety engineers to ~~think of~~ the possible ways ~~in which~~ a fire hazard might arise and establish a range of strategies to maintain the risk at an acceptable level. When fire safety engineers are engaged in complex designs, regardless of size, they may find it challenging to meet the obligations of regulations relating to fire safety and allowing for fire fighting provisions. BS 7974 advocates the use of QDR as a method to engage fire safety engineers in communication to mitigate risk.	+	This analytical process is based on the concept of qualitative design review (QDR), which is a technique that allows fire safety engineers to consider the possible ways a fire hazard might arise and establish a range of strategies to maintain the risk at an acceptable level.

−	~~In the standard, the~~ process is broken down into three stages:	+	The process is broken down into three stages:

	# Initial review. Objectives are defined, criteria are established and solutions are proposed.		# Initial review. Objectives are defined, criteria are established and solutions are proposed.

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	= Background =		= Background =

−	BS 7974 applies the fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:	+	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974] applies the fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:

	* Members of the fire and rescue service.		* Members of the fire and rescue service.
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	* Qualitative design review.		* Qualitative design review.
	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* BSI, [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758 BS 7974:2019].

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	* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.		* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.

−	~~BSI~~ 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite required revision.	+	BS 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite required revision.

	The 2019 update is the first complete revision since the initial publication of the standard. It supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.		The 2019 update is the first complete revision since the initial publication of the standard. It supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.
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	* Overview of automatic sprinkler system design and operation		* Overview of automatic sprinkler system design and operation
	* Qualitative design review.		* Qualitative design review.
		+	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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	* Addressing building failures: Grenfell Tower and Edinburgh schools.		* Addressing building failures: Grenfell Tower and Edinburgh schools.
	* British Standards Institution BSI.		* British Standards Institution BSI.
		+	* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
	* BS EN 13501-1		* BS EN 13501-1
	* Fire engineered building.		* Fire engineered building.

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	= Background =		= Background =

−	BS 7974 ~~Application of~~ fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:	+	BS 7974 applies the fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:

	* Members of the fire and rescue service.		* Members of the fire and rescue service.
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	* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.		* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.

−	BSI 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite ~~needed~~ revision~~. The 2019 version is the first complete revision since it was first published, and it supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn~~.	+	BSI 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite required revision.

−	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with ~~this standard~~, the complete standard is available ~~to subscribers~~ as a set of documents, which include:	+	The 2019 update is the first complete revision since the initial publication of the standard. It supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.
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		+	= Published documents =
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		+	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with BS 7974, the complete standard is available as a set of documents, which include:

	* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.		* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.
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	* British Standards Institution BSI.		* British Standards Institution BSI.
	* BS EN 13501-1		* BS EN 13501-1
−	* Fire engineered building	+	* Fire engineered building.
		+	* Fire in buildings.
	* Overview of automatic sprinkler system design and operation		* Overview of automatic sprinkler system design and operation
	* Qualitative design review.		* Qualitative design review.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.		* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.

−	It was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite needed revision. The 2019 version is the first complete revision since it was first published, and it supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.	+	BSI 7974 was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite needed revision. The 2019 version is the first complete revision since it was first published, and it supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.

−	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with this standard, ~~it is~~ the complete standard available to subscribers as a set of documents, which include:	+	Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with this standard, the complete standard is available to subscribers as a set of documents, which include:

	* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.		* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.

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= Introduction =

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.

= Background =

BS 7974 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. It is aimed at fire safety engineers (FSE) and practitioners, and is also intended for:

* Members of the fire and rescue service.
* Structural engineers.
* Architects.
* Government agencies.
* Universities.
* Regulators
* Related industries such as insurers and systems engineers.

It was originally released in 2001, with additional updates in 2002, 2003 and 2012. In 2016, it was decided that the BS 7974 suite needed revision. The 2019 version is the first complete revision since it was first published, and it supersedes BS 7974:2001, PD 7974-0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012, which have been withdrawn.

Due to the number of published documents (PDs) associated with this standard, it is the complete standard available to subscribers as a set of documents, which include:

* PD 7974-1 Initiation and development of fire within the enclosure of origin.
* PD 7974-2 Spread of smoke and toxic gases within and beyond the enclosure of origin.
* PD 7974-3 Structural response and fire spread beyond the enclosure of origin.
* PD 7974-4 Detection of fire and activation of fire protection systems. NOTE: This document is no longer maintained since it has been incorporated into other documents, but it is referred to as part of the PD 7974 series for the sake of completeness.
* PD 7974-5 Fire and rescue service intervention.
* PD 7974-6 Occupant evacuation, behaviour and condition.
* PD 7974-7 Probabilistic risk assessment.

= Key features =

The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the development, design and application of fire detection systems. It also covers fire alarm and fire control systems (including fire suppression, fire barriers and smoke/heat control) as a component of safety in building design.

With a greater emphasis on the competence of the fire engineer, this standard is based on an approach to fire safety that incorporates the protection of people and property while showing sensitivity to the environment. The practices included within the standard are applicable to all types of new construction and existing buildings.

= Qualitative Design Review =

This analytical process is based on the concept of Qualitative Design Review (QDR), which is a technique that allows fire safety engineers to think of the possible ways in which a fire hazard might arise and establish a range of strategies to maintain the risk at an acceptable level. When fire safety engineers are engaged in complex designs, regardless of size, they may find it challenging to meet the obligations of regulations relating to fire safety and allowing for fire fighting provisions. BS 7974 advocates the use of QDR as a method to engage fire safety engineers in communication to mitigate risk.

In the standard, the process is broken down into three stages:

# Initial review. Objectives are defined, criteria are established and solutions are proposed.
# Analysis: Evaluations are made of solutions identified in the initial review.
# Assessment: The results of the analysis are measured against the criteria in the initial review.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Addressing building failures: Grenfell Tower and Edinburgh schools.
* British Standards Institution BSI.
* BS EN 13501-1
* Fire engineered building
* Overview of automatic sprinkler system design and operation
* Qualitative design review.

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