Description

BS 9997 – Fire risk management systems. Requirements with guidance for use

This British Standard specifies requirements for a fire risk management system (FRM system) thatcan be applied in:

a) organizations that operate on multiple sites;
b) separate management divisions within an organization; or
c) individual premises within a single organization.

This British Standard can accommodate diverse geographical, cultural and social conditions. It isapplicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides.

This British Standard provides a framework for an enhanced management system level (ManagementSystem Level 1) as described in BS 9999:2017, to provide a measurable assessment of the factors thatcan be fed into the risk profile for a specific building to allow design freedoms that might otherwisebe unobtainable.

This British Standard is intended to be used by any organization that wishes to:

1) establish a formal FRM system to minimize risks to life, property, business continuity and theenvironment from the threat of fire which arises as a result of its activities;
2) implement, maintain and continually improve an FRM system; and
3) assure itself of its conformity with its stated fire policy and strategy.

Cross References:
BS 9999:2017
PAS 79
Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008
BS ISO 31000
BS EN ISO/IEC 17021-1
Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
BS EN ISO 19011
BS ISO 45001
BS EN ISO 22301
Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
PAS 99
BS EN ISO/IEC 27001
Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
PD 7974-8
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1:2016
PD 7974-6
BS 5839-1:2017
BS EN ISO 9000:2005