FIRE CODE Flashcards

1
Q
  • 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
A

FALAR 1

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  • 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
A

FALAR 2

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  • 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
A

FALAR 3

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4
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FSEC stands for?

A

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

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  • Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
  • Released once building plans and specs are found to be in accordance with the Fire Code
  • Required for building permits
A

FSEC

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

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FSIC stands for?

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Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

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  • 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
A

FSIC

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

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  1. You need a building permit, so you need an FSEC
  2. You need an FSEC, so you need your plans to be reviewed.
  3. You need a building plan review so you prepare FALAR 1 along with other requirements ( 6 sets of drawings, etc.)
A

Building Permit

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  1. You’re done with construction so you need an occupancy permit.
  2. You need an occupancy permit so you need an FSIC.
  3. You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
  4. You want them to release FSIC after the inspection so you prepare FALAR 2.
A

Occupancy Permit

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10
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  1. You need to get/renew a business permit so you need an FSIC.
  2. You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
  3. You want them to release the FSIC after inspection, so you prepare FALAR 3.
A

Business Permit

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  • 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
A

Means of Egress

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12
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  • Minimum Width of Egress
A

915mm

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Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.

0 - 499 occupant load

A

2 Exits

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Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.

500 - 1000 occupant load

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3 Exits

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15
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Number of exits for any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.

1000 or more

A

4 Exits

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16
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Travel distance to exits will depend on the occupancy

  • For individual rooms with max. the occupant load of 6
A

15 meters form any point in the room

17
Q

Minimum Headroom

A

2m

18
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Doors shall provide a self-closing mechanism for exit doors

  • Clear Opening of Doors
A

710mm - 1220mm

19
Q
  • Maximum threshold height
A

13mm

20
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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
A
  • New Stairs
  • Existing Stairs