BS 9991:2024 – A New Era for Smoke Control Products CPD

Our CPD on the latest updates to BS 9991:2024 offers essential insights into how the new standards impact smoke control products and systems.

About this CPD.

This CPD covers the key updates in the 2024 edition of BS 9991, the code of practice for fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings. The course examines how these changes affect smoke control systems, focusing on smoke control dampers, smoke extraction fans, and the impact on aerodynamic area calculations for natural ventilation systems.

Course programme.

Course length: 60 Minutes

The CPD is structured into five main sections:

Introduction to BS 9991:2024

Overview of the code and its importance for smoke control in residential buildings.

What is BS 9991:2024?

The 2024 update of the BS 9991 Code of Practice, including the building regulations and its focus on compartmentation, escape routes, and smoke control.

How Smoke Control Products Are Affected

A detailed look at the changes to smoke control damper certification, classification, and testing requirements, as well as new aerodynamic area criteria for AOVs.

Further Considerations

An exploration of the alignment with other legislation, including the BS 9999 standard, and how these updates affect smoke shaft construction and fan sizing.

Summary

om the CPD, including the new minimum classification for smoke control dampers and the increased requirements for AOVs and smoke extraction fans.

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