Does the Property Require a Full or Partial Domestic Fire Sprinkler Suppression System?

Most houses are defined as ‘category one’ in which case except for restrooms under 5m2 and cupboards with a floor surface of less than 2m2, BS 9251 requires sprinkler protection in all portions of the structure (with a few minor exceptions). However, the BCO routinely grants exceptions to this rule. Because these BS 9251 relaxations are at the discretion of the BCO, we are unable to provide anything more than basic guidance based on facts. As a result, it is critical to find out what level of protection is necessary from the BCO as soon as feasible and for properties that have been graded ‘category 2 to 4’ advise should be sought from the system designer. The RAD technical department can provide this advice.