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THE REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 => Guides and Legislation Links => Topic started by: Revol on January 09, 2017, 09:09:29 AM

Title: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Revol on January 09, 2017, 09:09:29 AM
Revised standard has now been published ...
http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030314118
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Bruce89 on January 09, 2017, 07:10:11 PM
Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: lyledunn on February 24, 2017, 07:19:32 AM
I note that issue of the standard has been stopped. Reason given was information included was dangerous!
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Fishy on February 24, 2017, 03:09:11 PM
Quote from: lyledunn on February 24, 2017, 07:19:32 AM
I note that issue of the standard has been stopped. Reason given was information included was dangerous!

One of the lesser-used tables recommended 30 mins fire resistance instead of 60 mins fire resistance for a particular building configuration and use.  Whilst this might certainly have safety implications... "dangerous" ???
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Revol on March 10, 2017, 09:54:57 AM
Do we know where the error is? ... I'm taking a wild stab in the dark but, 2008 Rev recommenced 60 mins FR to an Assembly building: ordinary hazard (no sprinklers), less than 5 meters (Table 25), in the 2017 Rev 30 mins FR is recommended for a B2 risk profile less than 5 meters (Table 23)
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Fishy on March 10, 2017, 10:13:51 AM
It wasn't in Table 23 - it was Table 24 Fire resistance periods for elements of structure (based on the ventilation conditions given in Table 25), - the sixth column was a 30 when it should have been a 60 but you'll only see it if you downloaded the original version - the one you'll get if you download it now has been corrected, I believe.
Title: Re: BS 9999: 2017
Post by: Revol on March 10, 2017, 12:54:02 PM
Quote from: Fishy on March 10, 2017, 10:13:51 AM
It wasn't in Table 23 - it was Table 24 Fire resistance periods for elements of structure (based on the ventilation conditions given in Table 25), - the sixth column was a 30 when it should have been a 60 but you'll only see it if you downloaded the original version - the one you'll get if you download it now has been corrected, I believe.

Thanks Fishy ... I better get my tippex out!