BS 5588-7:1997
Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings - Code of practice for the incorporation of atria in buildings

Standard No.

BS 5588-7:1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2008-10

Replace By

BS 9999:2008

BS 5588-7:1997(2004)

Latest

BS 9999:2017

BS 5588-7:1997(2004)

Scope

Provides guidance on the incorporation of one or more atria into new and existing buildings. The primary objective of the code isto ensure that the incorporation of an atrium into a building does not present an increased risk to life as a result of fire andsmoke spread.

BS 5588-7:1997 history

• 2017 BS 9999:2017 Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of practice
• 2008 BS 9999:2008 Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings
• 1997 BS 5588-7:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings - Code of practice for the incorporation of atria in buildings