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List of available BSI Online Standards

Current BSI standards documents available on ECA BSI online library:

Please note, BS 7671 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, is jointly published by the IET and BSI, and is only available as a hard copy from the BSI and IET shops. 

Recently added standards include:

  • BS EN IEC 60079-17:2024 - Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
  • BS EN IEC 62368-1:2024+A11:2024 - Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Safety requirements
  • BS EN ISO 45001:2023 - Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements with guidance for use
  • BS 5306-0:2020 - Fire protection installations and equipment on premises - Guide for selection, use and application of fixed firefighting systems and other types of fire equipment

Standard

Title

Topic

PD IEC TR 63079:2017+A2:2020
Code of practice for hearing-loop systems AV
BS EN 12464-1 2021Light and lighting. Lighting of work places - Indoor work placesEmergency Lighting
BS 8629 2019 + A1 2023Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings containing flatsFire Engineering
BS 9518 2021Processing of alarm signals by an alarm receiving centreAlarm Systems
BS EN 50522 2022Earthing of power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. 
BS EN 60079-10-1 2021Explosive atmospheres - Classification of areas. Explosive gas atmospheresExplosive Atmosphere

BS EN ISO 7010 2020+A3 2022
Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs. Registered safety signs 
BS IEC 62548 2016Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements 

BS 5266-1:2016 

Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises

Emergency Lighting

BS EN 1838:2013

Lighting applications. Emergency lighting

Emergency Lighting

BS EN 50172:2004

Emergency escape lighting systems

Emergency Lighting

BS 5499-4:2013Safety Signs - Part 4 - Code of practice for escape route signingEmergency Lighting

BS 5839-1:2017

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Part 1. Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises

Fire Alarms

BS 5839-6:2019+A1 2020

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises

Fire Alarms

BS 5839-8:2023

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems

Fire Alarms

BS 5839-9:2021

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Part 9. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems

Fire Alarms

BS 6266:2011

Fire protection for electronic equipment installations. Code of practice

Fire Alarms

BS 7273-1:2006

Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Part 1. Electrical actuation of gaseous total flooding extinguishing systems

Fire Alarms

BS 7273-3:2008

Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Part 3. Electrical actuation of pre-action watermist and sprinkler systems

Fire Alarms

BS 7273-4:2015 + A2 2023

Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Part 4. Actuation of release mechanisms for doors

Fire Alarms

BS 7346-8:2013 

Components for smoke control systems Part 8: Code of practice for planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance

Fire Alarms

PD 6531:2018

Queries and interpretations on BS 5839-1

Fire Alarms

BS EN 54-23:2010

Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices

Fire Alarms

BS 7273-6 2019Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures - Part 6 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - InterfaceFire Alarms
BS 8473 2018Intruder and hold-up alarm systems - Management of false alarms - Code of practiceFire Alarms
BS EN 50131-2-7-1 2012 + A2 2016Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems Part 2-7-1 Glass break intrusion detectors (acoustic)Alarm Systems

BS 7974:2019

Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. Code of Practice

Fire Engineering

BS 9999:2017

Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of practice

Fire Engineering

BS 8519:2020

Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice

Fire Engineering

BS 9991:2015

Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice

Fire Engineering

BS EN 62676-4:2015

Video Surveillance systems for use in security applications Part 4. Application Guidelines

Security

BS 7858:2019

Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment. Code of practice

Security

BS 8243:2021

Installation and configuration of intruder and hold-up alarm systems designed to generate confirmed alarm conditions. Code of practice

Security

BS EN 60839-11-2:2015

Alarm systems. Access control systems for use in security applications. Application guidelines

Security

BS EN 50136-1:2012+A1:2018

Alarm systems. Alarm transmission systems and equipment. General requirements for alarm transmission systems

Security

DD CLC/TS 50131-7:2010

Alarm systems. Intrusion and hold-up systems. Application guidelines

Security

PD 6662:2017

Scheme for the application of European standards for intrusion and hold-up alarm systems

Security

BS 9263:2016

Intruder and hold-up alarm systems. Commissioning, maintenance and remote support. Code of practice

Security

BS EN 62676-4:2015

Alarm systems. CCTV surveillance systems for use in security applications. Application guidelines

Security

BS EN 60839-11-1:2013

Alarm and electronic security systems. Electronic access control systems. System and components requirements

Security

BS 8418 2021

Installation and remote monitoring of detector-activated CCTV systems. Code of practice

Monitoring

BS EN 50518 2019+ A1 2023

Monitoring and alarm receiving centre. Procedures and requirements for operation

Monitoring

BS 6701:2016+A1:2017

Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling. Specification for installation, operation and maintenance

Datacomms

BS EN 50173-1:2018

Information technology. Generic cabling systems. General requirements

Datacomms

BS EN 50173-2:2018

Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Office Spaces

Datacomms

BS EN 50173-3:2018

Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Part 3: Industrial Spaces

Datacomms

BS EN 50173-4:2018

Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Homes

Datacomms

BS EN 50173-5:2018

Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Data centre Spaces

Datacomms

BS EN 50174-1:2018 plus A1 2020

Information technology. Cabling installation. Installation specification and quality assurance

Datacomms

BS EN 50174-2:2018

Information technology. Cabling installation. Installation planning and practices inside buildings

Datacomms

BS EN 50174-3:2013+A1:2017

Information technology. Cabling installation. Installation planning and practices outside buildings

Datacomms

BS EN 50310:2016 plus A1 2020

Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures

Datacomms

BS EN 50346:2002+A2:2009

Information technology. Cabling installation. Testing of installed cabling

Datacomms

BS 6259:2015

Code of practice for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems

AV

BS 8590:2014

Code of practice for the installation of audio visual equipment

AV

BS EN 60728-11:2017+A11:2018

Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services. Safety

AV

BS EN IEC 60728-11:2023

Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services. RF cabling for two way home networks

AV

BS EN 60204-1:2018

Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. General requirements

Machinery

BS EN ISO 12100:2010

Safety of machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk reduction

Machinery

BS EN ISO 13849-1:2015

Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems. General principles for design

Machinery

BS EN 60079-10-2:2015

Explosive atmospheres. Classification of areas. Explosive dust atmospheres

Explosive Atmosphere

BS EN 60079-14:2014

Explosive atmospheres. Electrical installations design, selection and erection

Explosive Atmosphere

BS EN 62305-1:2011

Protection against lightning. General principles

Lightning Protection

BS EN 62305-2:2012

Protection against lightning. Risk management

Lightning Protection

BS EN 62305-3:2011

Protection against lightning. Physical damage to structures and life hazard

Lightning Protection

BS EN 62305-4:2011

Protection against lightning. Electrical and electronic systems within structures

Lightning Protection

BS EN 62040-3:2011

Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) Part 3. Method of specifying the performance  and test requirements

UPS

BS 6423:2014

Code of practice for maintenance of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear

LV Electrical

BS 7430:2011+A1:2015

Code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations

LV Electrical

BS 7909:2023+A1:2024

Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes

LV Electrical

BS EN 61439-3:2012

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons (DBO)

LV Electrical

BS 6626:2010

Maintenance of electrical switchgear and controlgear for voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 36 kV. Code of practice

HV Electrical

BS 6396:2022

Electrical systems in office furniture and educational furniture. Specification

Electrical Equipment

BS EN 60529 1992 plus A2 2013Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) 

BS EN 12453:2017 plus A1 2021

Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates. Safety in use of power operated doors. Requirements and test methods

Powered Gates

BS EN ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management systems. Requirements with guidance for use

Quality Management

BS 8460:2017

Code of practice for the safe use of MEWPS

Health & Safety

BS EN IEC 62485-2 2018Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installationsHealth & Safety
BS 5306-0:2020

Fire protection installations and equipment on premises - Guide for selection, use and application of fixed firefighting systems and other types of fire equipment.

Fire Engineering

BS 7375:2010

Distribution of electricity on construction and demolition sites. Code of practice

BS EN 16985:2018
Spray booths for organic coating material. Safety requirements.

BS EN 50131-1:2006+A3:2020
Alarm systems. Intrusion and hold-up systems - System requirements
Security
BS EN 50171:2021
Central safety power supply systems

BS EN 54-20:2006

Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Aspirating smoke detectors
Fire Alarms
BS EN 60728-1-1:2014
Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - RF cabling for two way home networks

BS EN 62271-1:2017+A1:2021
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Common specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
HV Electrical
BS EN IEC 60079-17:2024
Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
Explosive Atmosphere
BS EN IEC 61439-1:2021
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General rules
LV Electrical
BS EN IEC 61439-2:2021
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
LV Electrical
BS EN IEC 62368-1:2024+A11:2024
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Safety requirements
AV
BS EN ISO 45001:2023
Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements with guidance for use

BS IEC 60287-3-1:2017
Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating - Operating conditions. Site reference conditions