RA 9514 Flashcards
RA 9514
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
REPEALING CLAUSE
- RA 9514 repeals____-
PD 1185 (the old Fire Code of the Philippines).
FOCUS ON THREE RULES
- Rule 3:____
- Rule 9:____
- Inspections and evaluations
- FALAR
- FSEC and FSIC
- Rule 10: ______
- Various design requirements
Definition of terms
Enforcement
Fire safety measures
RULE 3
Terms and definitions
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Abatement
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppresses fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
Automatic fire suppression system
The head of the City Fire Station or the Municipal Fire Station
Fire Marshall
A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor
Standpipe system
A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions
Firewall
High-rise building
Buildings 15 meters or more in height
A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building to a public way
Means of egress
The purpose for which a building or space is used
Occupancy
The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space
Occupant load
A building that is unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits
Fire trap
Enforcement
RULE 9
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
- ___sets of plans are sent from the Building Official to the Fire Marshall for review
- A plan evaluator reviews the drawings
- Based on findings, the FSEC will either be released or denied
- Note: _____ is required before plan review
Six
FALAR 1
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
- The _______ shall conduct inspections during construction to ensure that plans are being followed
Fire Marshall
INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION
- The Fire Marshall needs to conduct another inspection before the Building Official can issue an occupancy permit
- When the ______ receives an application for occupancy permit, the Fire Marshall shall be notified.
Building Official
INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION
- ______ conducts inspection
- If OK, the Fire Marshall issues the ____ and notifies the Building Official
Note: _____ is required for issuance of FSIC
Fire Marshall
FSIC
FALAR 2
ROUTINE INSPECTION
- Routine inspection
WHAT IS FALAR?
- FALAR stands for _________
- There are three kinds:
Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report
- FALAR 1
- FALAR 2
- FALAR 3
FALAR APPLICABILITY
- For all buildings:
- ____ and _____
- For buildings with occupant load of at least 50:
- ____
- FALAR 1 and FALAR 2
- FALAR 3 (annually)
- FALAR 1:___
Documentation on safety features of the facility
- FALAR 2:_____
Documentation submitted by contractor/CM certifying that construction was in accordance with FALAR 1
- FALAR 3:_____
Documentation of periodic maintenance
- 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 contractor/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
*
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
FSIC
- _________
*
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
SCENARIO 1: BUILDING PERMIT
- 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.).
SCENARIO 2: OCCUPANCY 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 inspection so you prepare FALAR 2.
SCENARIO 3: BUSINESS 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.
RULE 10:
SAFETY MEASURES
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
MEANS OF EGRESS
- 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
- Minimum width:_____
915mm
NUMBER OF EXITS
- For any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.:
- 0-499 occupant load: ___ exits
- 500-1000 occupant load: ____ exits
- 1000 or more: ___ exits
2
3
4
TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS
- Depends on occupancy
- For individual rooms with max. occupant load of 6:
- ____ meters from any point in the room
15
HEADROOM
- Minimum of_____
2.00 meters
DOORS
- Provide a self-closing mechanism for exit doors
- Clear opening: ____ -_____
Maximum threshold height:____
710mm - 1220mm
13mm
STAIRS
- All stairways designated as a means of egress should be continuous from the uppermost floor level to the ground floor
- Two sets of requirements
*
- New stairs
- Existing stairs
HANDRAILS
- _____ - ______ from upper surface of tread
760mm-865mm
FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS
- Allowed as means of egress only in existing buildings
- Should not constitute more than ___ of required exit capacity
50%
- Not allowed as fire escape or means of egress
LADDERS
FIRE ALARMS
- Notifies occupants of the building and, when required, emergency forces
- Automatic fire department notification is required for:
- High rise buildings
- Hospitals
- Schools, hotels, apartments 4 storeys or taller
- Malls
WET STANDPIPES
- Wet standpipes required for the following:
- Assembly occupancies with at least 1,000 occupant load
- Schools, hospitals, businesses, hotels, etc. 4 storeys or taller
- Hazardous occupancies exceeding 1,860 sqm per floor
- Exceptions:
Buildings with an approved sprinkler system
WET STANDPIPES
- All portions of the building must be within ____ meters of a nozzle attached to a 22.00m long hose
Minimum of ____ diameter
6
64mm
OCCUPANT LOAD
- Concentrated use without fixed seats, such as places of worship, dance floors: ___ sqm/person
0.65
OCCUPANT LOAD
- Less concentrated use such as conference rooms, dining rooms, gyms: ___ sqm/person
1.40
OCCUPANT LOAD
- Standing rooms/waiting space: __sqm/person
0.28
MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH
- If serving 50 or more persons:____
1120mm
TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS
- ___ meters if without sprinkler system
46
TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS
- ____ meters if with sprinkler system
61
SEATING
- Rows of seats back to back:____
- At least ____ from back of one seat to front of the next seat
- Seats between aisles: ___maximum
- Seats between wall and aisle: __ maximum
- Seats without arms: ____ mm/person
830mm
300mm
14
7
600
