How well do you know BS 5839?
Ten questions drawn at random from a pool of one hundred — covering categories, design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and the legal framework. Each attempt gives you a different set.
BS 5839-1 is the British Standard that governs fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises. Whether you manage a building, work in facilities, or have a professional interest in fire safety, this quiz tests your knowledge of the key requirements — and points you to the right reading if there are gaps.
About this quiz
100 Questions, 10 at Random
Each attempt draws ten questions at random from a pool of one hundred, covering the main topics in BS 5839-1 — system categories, detector design, zoning, installation, testing, maintenance, fault management, the legal framework, and specialist topics including suppression and hazardous areas. Repeat visitors will almost always get a different set.
The quiz is designed for building managers, facilities professionals, and anyone who works with or is responsible for fire alarm systems. Questions range from accessible to genuinely challenging — a score of 8 or above indicates strong working knowledge of the standard. The score ring colour gives you an immediate read: red through amber and into green as your score improves.