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Pursuant to the provision of Section 14 in relation to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9514, entitled “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” the following Rules and Regulations are hereby adopted in order to carry out the provisions of this Code.

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Fire Code

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Republic and Decree No. of Fire Safety

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Republic Act No. 9514 and Decree No. 1185

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What is the Meaning of BFP

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Bureau of Fire Protection

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This IRR shall cover the following:

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A. All persons;

B. All private or public buildings, facilities, or structures and their premises erected or constructed before and after the effectivity hereof;

C. Design and installation of mechanical, electronics, and electrical systems relative to fire protection;

D. Manufacturing, storage, handling and/or use, and transportation of explosives and/or combustible, flammable liquids and gases, toxic and other hazardous materials and operations, and their wastes;

E. Fire safety planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, and demolition;

F. Fire protective and warning equipment or systems;

G. All land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves or anchored in seaports; and

H. Petroleum industry installations.

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Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

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ABATEMENT

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Any person who acts as agent of the owner and manages the use of a
building for the latter.

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BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR

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A pipeline system filled with water and connected to a constant water supply for the use of the BFP and the occupants of the building solely for fire suppression purposes.

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Combination Standpipe

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A normally open device installed inside air duct systems that automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.

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Damper

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A framework constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

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Derrick

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A continuous passageway for the transmission of air.

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Duct System

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A hot piece or lump that remains after a material has partially burned and is still oxidizing without the manifestation of flames.

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Ember

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Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder, or interfere with firefighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property.

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Fire Hazard

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A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than four (4) hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions.

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Fire Wall

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An air compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected and which forms part of an air distribution system.

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Plenum

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A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor, including a system by which water is made available to water outlets as needed.

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Standpipe System

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The lowest part of a mine, vault, tank, or a hole in the ground used to collect water, wastewater, and sludge for purposes of draining through a submersible pump.

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Sump Pit

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Fires involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber, and plastics.

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CLASS A FIRES

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Fires involving flammable liquid and gases.

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CLASS B FIRES

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Fires involving energized electrical equipment.

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CLASS C FIRES

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Fires involving combustible materials, such as sodium, magnesium, potassium, and other similar materials.

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CLASS D FIRES

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Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).

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CLASS K FIRES

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A liquid having flashpoints below thirty-seven and eight-tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C), except any mixture having components with flashpoints of seven and eight-tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) or higher, the total of which make up ninety-nine percent (99%) or more of the total volume of the mixture. Flammable liquids are classified as follows:

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Flammable Liquid

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Flashpoint below 22.8°C (73°F) and boiling point below 37.8°C (100°F).

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Class I-A Liquids

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Flashpoint below 22.8°C (73°F) and boiling point at or above 37.8°C (100°F).

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Class I-B Liquids

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Flashpoint at or above 22.8°C (73°F) and boiling point below 37.8°C (100°F).

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Class I-C Liquids

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Any liquid having a flash point at or above thirty-seven and eight-tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C), and classified as follows:

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Combustible Liquid

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Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 37.8°C and below 60°C.

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Class II Liquid

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Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 60°C. and below 93°C.

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Class III-A Liquid

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Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 93°C.

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Class III-B Liquid

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Liquids having a flashpoint below 37.8°C.

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Class I Solvents

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Liquids having a flash point at or above 37.8°C and below 60°C.

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Class II Solvents

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Liquids having a flash point at or above 60°C and below 93.3°C.

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Class IIIA Solvents

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Liquids having a flash point at or above 93.3°C.

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Class IIIB Solvents

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Liquids classified as non-flammable.

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Class IV Solvents

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Fire Safety Inspector - Minimum requirements for Uniformed Personnel:

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  • Licensed Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary, and Electronic and Communication) or Architect with at least one (1) year in the BFP service; or Graduate of any baccalaureate degree course with at least three (3) years in the BFP service;
  • Shall have completed Fire Arson Investigation and Inspection Course (FAIIC); or have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant seminars/workshops on the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops; and
  • Non-licensed and non-engineering graduate must pass the written fire safety inspection examination conducted by the BFP.
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Fire Safety Inspector - Minimum requirements for Non-Uniformed Personnel:

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  • Appointed as Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary, and Electronics and Communication); or appointed as Electrical/Building Inspectors; and
  • Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant seminars/workshops on the Fire Code of the Philippines and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.
  • Electrical/building inspectors must pass the written examination conducted by the BFP; otherwise, they can only conduct inspections related to their appointment’s duties and functions.
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Fire Safety Inspector - Main duties and responsibility

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  • Inspect any building, structure, or facility and/or any part thereof, hazardous operations, storage facilities, and transportation vehicles of hazardous materials to ensure compliance with the Fire Code of the Philippines, this IRR, and other related laws, regulations, standards, and ordinances within the area of responsibility;
  • Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and recommend corrective actions for violations/defects and deficiencies, and inform the owner/building administrator/occupants of such actions to comply with the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines, this IRR, and other related laws, regulations, standards, and ordinances;
  • Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating to the Fire Code of the Philippines and this IRR, and/or the performance of his/her duties related thereto, when needed;
  • Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshops, and drills; and
  • Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.
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Plan Evaluators - Minimum requirements:

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  • Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer; and
  • Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant training on the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.
  • In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a specific jurisdiction, a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with FAIIC training shall be designated as plan evaluator.
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Plan Evaluators - Main duties and responsibility

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  • Review and evaluate building plans and specifications, including fire protection systems, to determine compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code, this IRR, the Building Code of the Philippines, and other Life and Safety Standards; and
  • Conduct site verification and inspection on buildings under construction to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
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CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT SECTION/UNIT
(FSES/U) - Minimum requirements

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  • The Chief of the Fire Safety Enforcement Section/Unit (FSES/U) to be designated shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
    1. With the rank commensurate to the position prescribed by the organizational structure and qualification standard of the BFP;
    2. Must be a licensed engineer or architect with at least three (3) years in the BFP service; and
    3. Must have undergone and completed prescribed training on fire safety enforcement and other relevant fire safety training.
  • In cases the rank requirement cannot be complied with, any personnel with a lower rank who is a licensed engineer or architect, or a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with at least five (5) years of service in the BFP may be designated as Chief, FSES/U.
  • In case there is no ranking uniformed personnel or officer, a Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) can be designated as Chief, FSES/U, provided that he/she is occupying an Engineer IV plantilla position and has undergone relevant fire safety training.
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CHIEF, FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT SECTION/UNIT
(FSES/U) - Main duties and Responsibility

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  • Review and evaluate reports submitted by the Fire Safety Enforcers and recommend approval to the concerned C/MFM having jurisdiction;
  • Assist the C/MFM having jurisdiction in implementing fire safety measures and education programs within his/her area of responsibility to reduce fire incidents;
  • Supervise/monitor the activities of the fire safety inspectors to ensure that inspection is conducted in accordance with the standards and existing rules and regulations;
  • Recommend to the C/MFM the filing of appropriate charges against the violator of RA 9514 and its RIRR;
  • Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies on matters relating to RA 9514 and its RIRR and/or in account of his/her duties and functions as Chief, FSES/U when needed; and
  • Perform such other functions mentioned under RA 9514 and its RIRR.
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Section 9.0.2.1 Building Plan Review

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  • (6) Sets of the building plans from the Building Official (BO)
  • Compliance of documentary requirements, assess the Fire Code Fees (FCF)
  • Order of Payment (OP)
  • No building plan shall be evaluated without the submission of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 1).
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Section 9.0.2.2 Inspection During Construction

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On the basis of the issued FSC, shall inspect the premises to determine whether the plans and specifications are being followed and fire safety precautions are being observed. He shall cause the correction of any defects/deficiencies noted, when necessary.

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Section 9.0.2.3 Inspection after Completion of Construction

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After construction, renovation, modification, or alteration, and prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit by the Building Official, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall inspect the premises and issue the necessary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) upon determination that the required fire safety construction is in place and that fire protective and/or warning systems are properly installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

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  • All private and public buildings, facilities, and structures to be constructed or being constructed upon the effectivity of this IRR shall be required to submit FALAR 1 and 2, among other documents, to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction as one of the requirements for securing FSC or FSIC for the issuance of Building Permit and Occupancy Permit.
  • All existing private and public buildings, facilities, or structures with occupancy of at least fifty (50) persons shall be required to submit FALAR 3 annually to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction when securing FSIC.
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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

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Section 9.0.3.2 Procedures

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  • Three (3) sets of FALAR 1 shall be submitted to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction by the building owner, duly signed by the Architect and Fire Safety Practitioner accredited by the BFP, together with six (6) sets of plans and specifications.
  • Prior to beneficial occupancy, together with the Certificate of Completion of Construction, three (3) sets of FALAR 2 shall be submitted to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction by the building owner, duly signed by the Construction Manager and Contractor.
  • The building owner shall make available for submission to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, three (3) sets of FALAR 3, duly signed. by the Building Administrator during the regular annual fire safety inspection.
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Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility

  1. Objectives
  2. Short Project Description
  3. Statement of who is the enforcing authority for the National Building Code and the Fire Code of the Philippines.
  4. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the design.
  5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues:
    a. Building Classification and Construction;
    b. Hazards of contents and combustible loading including fire
    scenarios adopted if design is performance based;
    c. Occupancy Classification;
    d. Structural Requirements/Separation of Building Spaces;
    e. Exit and egress description
    f. Fire Suppression Description
    g. Fire detection, alarm, communication and evacuation systems
    h. Smoke Control Management
    i. Exit light and emergency lighting systems
    j. Emergency Power Supply
    k. Fire Department Access
    l. Other issues not discussed above including elevator recall and use
    of elevators for evacuation
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FALAR 1

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Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the Construction Manager certifying that the construction was in accordance with the FALAR 1 and authorized changes.

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FALAR 2

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Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep of
the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

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FALAR 3

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Section 9.0.4.2 Documentary Requirements - FSIC for Occupancy Permit

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  1. Endorsement from the Building Official (BO);
  2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fee;
  3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;
  4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately preceding this application, if any; and
  5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 2.
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Section 9.0.4.2 Documentary Requirements - FSIC for Business Permit

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  1. Endorsement from the Business Permit Licensing Office (BPLO);
  2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Business Permit Fee/Tax Bill for Business Permit;
  3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;
  4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately preceding this application, if any; and
  5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 3.
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RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

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A. Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be provided with exits to permit the fast and safe escape of the occupants in case of fire or other emergency.

B. Every building or structure shall be designed, constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated to avoid danger to the lives and ensure the safety of its occupants from fire, smoke, vapor, and fumes, during the period of escape from the building or structure.

C. Every building or structure shall be provided with exits of kind, number, location, and capacity appropriate to the individual building or structure, with due regard to the character of the occupancy.

D. Every exit of buildings or structures shall be arranged and maintained to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts thereof at all times.

E. Every exit shall be clearly visible. The route to the exit shall be conspicuously marked in such a manner that every occupant of a building or structure will readily know the direction of escape.

F. All means of egress shall be provided with adequate and reliable illumination.

G. Fire alarm systems or devices shall be provided in every building or structure of such size, arrangement, or occupancy, to provide adequate warning to occupants.

H. Shall have at least two means of egress remote from each other, so arranged as to minimize any possibility that both may be blocked by any one fire or other emergency conditions.

I. Every vertical way of exit and other vertical openings between floors of a building shall be suitably enclosed or protected to afford reasonable safety of occupants.

J. Required Fire Safety Programs/Measures (With 1 to 4 programs)

K. Compliance with this Chapter shall not be construed as eliminating or reducing the necessity from complying with the other provisions for safety of persons using a structure under normal occupancy conditions.

L. Construction and Repair Operations
1. New Construction
2. Repairs or Alteration

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A Building or Structure shall be classified as follows:

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  1. Assembly
  2. Educational
  3. Health Care
  4. Detention and Correctional
  5. Residential
  6. Mercantile
  7. Business
  8. Industrial
  9. Storage
  10. Mixed Occupancies
  11. Miscellaneous
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The only probable danger requiring the use of emergency exits will be from panic, fumes or smoke, or fire from some external source.

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Low Hazard

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Those which are liable to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable volume of smoke, but from which neither poisonous fumes nor explosions are to be expected in the event of fire.

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Moderate Hazard

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Those which are liable to burn with extreme rapidity or from which poisonous gases or explosions are to be expected in the event of fire.

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High Hazard

57
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The width of any means of egress shall not be less than ________ except when specifically provided under Division 8 to Division 17 of this Chapter.

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915 mm

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When the occupant load for a storey or portion thereof is more than five hundred (500) but not more than one thousand (1,000), the means of egress shall not be less than ____ ; in excess thereof, the means of egress shall not be less than ____.

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Less than 3

less than 4

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Elevator lobbies shall have access to ____________ . Such exit access shall not require the use of a key, a tool, special knowledge, or special effort.

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at least one exit

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