FIRE CODE Flashcards
- Documentation on fire and life safety features of the facility
- A written report prepared by the Architect and his Fire Protection Consultant
- A compilation of plans and specs and design analysis
FALAR 1
- Documentation submitted by contraction/CM certifying that construction was in accordance with FALAR 1
- A compilation report of all approved submittals, test forms, acceptance forms
- Shall be included in the as-built documents given by contractor to owner
FALAR 2
- Documentation of required periodic maintenance and upkeep of facility
- Written report prepared by the building owner and his fire safety officer
- A compilation of the maintenance and testing records
FALAR 3
FSEC stands for?
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
- Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
- Released once building plans and specs are found to be in accordance with the Fire Code
- Required for building permits
FSEC
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
FSIC stands for?
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
- Certifies that the building was inspected and was found to be OK
- Required for occupancy permits, business permits, permits to operate, PHILHEALTH accreditation for hospitals, DOH License to Operate
FSIC
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
- You need a building permit, so you need an FSEC
- You need an FSEC, so you need your plans to be reviewed.
- You need a building plan review so you prepare FALAR 1 along with other requirements ( 6 sets of drawings, etc.)
Building Permit
- You’re done with construction so you need an occupancy permit.
- You need an occupancy permit so you need an FSIC.
- You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
- You want them to release FSIC after the inspection so you prepare FALAR 2.
Occupancy Permit
- You need to get/renew a business permit so you need an FSIC.
- You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
- You want them to release the FSIC after inspection, so you prepare FALAR 3.
Business Permit
- A continuous, unobstructed route of exit from any point in the building to a public way
- Shall be integral or permanently affixed to a building
Means of Egress
- Minimum Width of Egress
915mm
Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.
0 - 499 occupant load
2 Exits
Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.
500 - 1000 occupant load
3 Exits
Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.
1000 or more
4 Exits
Travel distance to exits will depend on the occupancy
- For individual rooms with max. the occupant load of 6
15 meters form any point in the room
Minimum Headroom
2m
Doors shall provide a self-closing mechanism for exit doors
- Clear Opening of Doors
710mm - 1220mm
- Maximum threshold height
13mm
All stairways designated as a means of egress should be continuous from the uppermost floor level to the ground floor
- Two sets of requirements in Stairs
- New Stairs
- Existing Stairs
