REPUBLIC ACT 9514 (FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES) Flashcards
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Abatement/Firewall
An integrated piping system connected to a source of an extinguishing agent that suppresses fire when actuated by its automatic detective device
Automatic fire suppression system
The head of the city fire station or the municipal fire station
Fire Marshall=Bldg Official
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 constuction on either side collapses under fire conditions
Firewall
Bdlg. 15 meters or more in height
High rise bldg.
A continous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a bldg. to a public way
Shall be integral or permanently affixed to a bldg
Max width: 915mm
Means of egress
The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular bldg or space
Occupant load
A bldg. that is unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or becasue it lacks adequate exit
Fire trap
WHAT DOCUMENT THAT Do documentation of safety features written report prepared by the architect and his fire protection consultant and its a compilation of plan and specs and design analysis
FALAR 1
WHAT TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION THAT IS submitted by contractor certifying that construction was in accordance with falar 1
Compilation of report included as-built documents given by contractor to owner
FALAR 2
TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION
Documentation of required periodic maintenance and upkeeep of faculty
Written report prepared by the building owner and his fire safety officer
Compilation of maintenance and testing records
FALAR 3
RELEASED ONCE BLDG. PLANS AND SPECS ARE FOUND TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRE CODE
REQ. FOR BLDG PERMIT
FSEC ( FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION CLEARANCE)
CERTIFIES THAT THE BLDG. WAS
INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE OK
REQUIRED FOR OCCUPANCY PERMIT, BUSINESS PERMIT TO OPERATE, PHILHEALTH ACCREDITATION FOR HOSPITALS, DOH LICENSE TO OPERATE
FSIC ( FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE)
FIRE CODE Number of exits for occupancy load 0-499
2 exits
Number of exits for occupance load 500-1000
3 exits