Draft PAS 9970 on Fire safety in construction

February 19, 2026

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a consultation on a draft of PAS 9970 on Fire safety in construction

Specifically, the following drafts are being consulted on:

• PAS 9970-1: Fire safety in construction – Organization and site fire safety – Code of practice
• PAS 9970-2: Fire safety in construction – Temporary fire detection and fire alarm systems – Specification

To download, review and comment on the drafts, please go to:

• PAS 9970-1 – here
• PAS 9970-2 – here

The closing date for the consultation is Wednesday 18 March 2026.

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