BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice.

BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice.. Published 27 November 2024, this British Standard provides non-statutory recommendations for fire safety in residential buildings, superseding the 2015 edition. It incorporates significant post-Grenfell updates, including lowered sprinkler thresholds, stricter staircase requirements for taller buildings, and expanded scope. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of BS 9991:2024 Fire Safety Residential Buildings to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.