1 Scope
This part of BS 8644 gives recommendations for the management, presentation and exchange of fire safety information using digital information management processes.
It covers all stages in the life cycle of assets in all parts of the built environment
(including infrastructure). It describes information exchange points (IEPs) for:
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a) briefing stage;
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b) design stage;
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c) construction stage;
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d) asset handover stage;
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e) asset in use stage;
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f) asset end of life stage; and
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g) fire and rescue service intervention.
It is intended to be used by individuals and organizations that contribute to fire safety information during an asset’s life cycle. It is applicable to both new and existing assets.
This part of BS 8644 introduces a process known as “information exchange for fire safety information” (FIREie). It does not recommend any specific schema for this process.