Addressable fire alarms in nursing homes BS5839 Part 1: 2013
The latest version of British Standards for Fire Alarms is BS5839 Part 1: 2013. It clearly advises that residential nursing homes with more than 10 beds require a fully addressable fire alarm system. Homes with fewer than 10 beds can continue to use a conventional fire alarm system, but due to the benefits of an addressable system it is advised to install them in all residential care settings.