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BUILDING PLAN
APARTMENT BUILDINGS
II
HOTEL BUILDINGS
III
IV
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
VI
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
VII
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES
VIII
IX
STORAGE OCCUPANCIES
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
XI
BUILDING REHABILITATIONS
XII
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
APARTMENT BUILDINGS
I
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
ACCESS ROAD
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 1 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FIRE LIFT
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
MEANS OF EGRESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXITS
OPENING PROTECTIVE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 2 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OF
ALL
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
810MM (32IN.)
810MM
810MM (32IN.)
NP-ACROSS CORRIDORS
NP-ACROSS CORRIDORS
NP-ACROSS CORRIDORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
915MM
915MM
915MM
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
STANDARD STAIRS
Page 3 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
SPIRAL STAIRS
CURVE STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FPR**/
1-HR FRR*
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
DOORS FPR**
3 STOREYS
STOREYS
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STOREYS
STOREYS
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXPOSURES
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
USEABLE SPACE
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 4 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
RAMPS
ROOF ACCESS
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
1.5-HR FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING/ FRR* 2HRS FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
NOT
APPLICABLE
(SINGLE EXIT)
NOT
APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
Page 5 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HORIZONTAL EXITS
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS / CORRIDORS
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED IF BASEMENT
LEVEL/S EXCEED 9.0M METERS
DEPTH
REQUIRED
1.5-HR FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING/ FRR* 2HRS FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
12
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 6 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
14
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
ELEVATORS
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
ELEVATOR DOORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
NUMBER OF EXITS
PERMITTED WITH ROOF ACCESS
PROVISIONS
PERMITTED*
COMPLYING
WITH SINGLE
EXIT
CONDITIONS
PERMITTED*
COMPLYING
WITH SINGLE
EXIT
CONDITIONS
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT
APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT
APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT
APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
SINGLE EXIT
Page 7 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SEPARATION OF 1.0HR FRR* IS PROVIDED BETWEEN DWELLING UNITS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
(HABITABLE
HEIGHT <18M)
NOT
APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED IN LIEU OF
CONDITION (9)
REQUIRED
(HABITABLE
HEIGHT 18M)
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 8 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
TRAVEL DISTANCE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(NS*-NOT SPRINKLERED / S**-SPRINKLERED)
NFPA 101
TABLE
A.7.6
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
23M
38M
23M
38M
23M
38M
30M
61M
30M
61M
30M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
76M
61M
76M
61M
76M
53M
99M
53M
99M
53M
99M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
EXIT DISCHARGE
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
NFPA 101
TABLE
A.7.6
< 15M
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED IF
SPRINKLER
PROTECTED
PERMITTED IF SPRINKLER
PROTECTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED IF
SPRINKLER
PROTECTED
PERMITTED IF SPRINKLER
PROTECTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 9 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 15M
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED IF BUILDING/S
EXCEEDS 30 STORIES
9
F
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
REFUGE FLOORS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
INTERIOR FINISH
EXIT ENCLOSURES
1
Page 10 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
1
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
< 15M
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED SEPARATION
4
5
C
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
DOORS
20-MIN FPR**
20-MIN FPR**
20-MIN FPR**
SMOKE PARTITIONS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 11 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE PROTECTION
< 500M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VII
< 15M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
EXCEEDING 9M IN HEIGHT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
THROUGHOUT PROTECTION
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
6
VIII
A
1
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 12 of 15
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
KITCHEN/PANTRY
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
OPENING PROTECTIVE
1
D
ENCLOSURES
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
< 15M
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
ENCLOSURES
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
Page 13 of 15
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
F
1
APPLICATIONS
< 500M
1000M
28M
UL - UNLIMITED AREA
LOW-RISE APARTMENT
MEDIUM-RISE APARTMENT
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
WITHIN
THE
LEVEL
OF
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
< 15M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 14 of 15
Page 15 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
I
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
ACCESS ROAD
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
Page 1 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
FIRE LIFT
MEANS OF EGRESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXITS
OPENING PROTECTIVE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 2 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM
810MM
810MM
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
915MM
915MM
915MM
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
STANDARD STAIRS
Page 3 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SPIRAL STAIRS
CURVE STAIRS
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
EXPOSURES
DOORS FPR**
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
EXIT STAIR PATH MARKINGS
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
RAMPS
USEABLE SPACE
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
Page 4 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
ROOF ACCESS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
1.5-HR FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING/ FRR* 2HRS FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
HORIZONTAL EXITS
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
15M
28M
1000M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
12
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
14
ELEVATORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
ELEVATOR DOORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
NUMBER OF EXITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
SINGLE EXIT
LOW-RISE HOTEL
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
10
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
TRAVEL DISTANCE
NFPA 101
TABLE
A.7.6
REQUIRED
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
53M
99M
53M
99M
53M
99M
23M
38M
23M
38M
23M
38M
30M
61M
30M
61M
30M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXTERIOR DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE THROUGH AREAS ON LEVEL OF EXIT
DISCHARGE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
REFUGE FLOORS
INTERIOR FINISH
EXIT ENCLOSURES
1
OTHER SPACES
2
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
1
B
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLYING WITH CHAPTER 7 & 8 OF NFPA 5000
EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS
TYPE I OR
TYPE II
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SPRINKLERED
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED SEPARATION
SPRINKLERED
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
DOORS
20-MIN FPR**
20-MIN FPR**
20-MIN FPR**
SMOKE PARTITIONS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 10 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
BULK LAUNDRIES
GUEST LAUNDRIES
6
7
8
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
MAINTENANCE SHOPS
STORAGE ROOMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IN GARAGE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
VII
FIRE PROTECTION (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING)
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXCEEDING 9M IN HEIGHT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
THROUGHOUT PROTECTION
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VIII
A
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY
ENCLOSURE FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
EXPLOSION PROTECTION
3
ENCLOSURES
OPENING PROTECTIVE
C
1
D
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
1-HR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
ENCLOSURES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
F
1
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
WITHIN THE
LEVEL OF
GRP TANKS
ENCLOSURE)
(WITHIN
1-HR
FIRE
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
RATED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
&/OR
FIRE
Page 14 of 15
HOTEL BUILDINGS
APPLICATIONS
HOTEL BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLYING WITH NFPA 90A & NFPA 90B AND
OTHER RELEVANT, APPLICABLE NFPA CODES &
STANDARDS
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE SLEEPING
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 16 PERSONS AND PRIMARILY USED BY TRANSIENTS FOR LODGING WITH OR
WITHOUT MEALS (AND WITH NO COOKING FACILITIES)
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
15M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE HOTEL
MEDIUM-RISE HOTEL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
Page 15 of 15
APPLICATIONS
DETACHED HOUSE OR ONE OF A GROUP OF TWO OR MORE ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WITH
EACH BUILDING SEPARATED BY A FIRE-RESISTING WALL.
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS NR
RESERVED
RESERVED
FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS
III
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
RESERVED
SITE ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING & RESCUE AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
A
4.0M / 4.5M
1.50M.
1.50M.
SWING-TYPE DOORS
STAIRS
STANDARD STAIRS
SPIRAL STAIRS
HALLWAY/CORRIDORS
NUMBER OF EXITS
IV
NOT PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
18M FROM MAIN ENTRANCE OF
ANY DWELLING UNIT
MEANS OF EGRESS
SINGLE EXIT
710MM
NOT REQUIRED
915MM
PERMITTED
915MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NO REQUIREMENTS
2 EXITS
2 STOREYS OR MORE
Page 1 of 3
APPLICATIONS
DETACHED HOUSE OR ONE OF A GROUP OF TWO OR MORE ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WITH
EACH BUILDING SEPARATED BY A FIRE-RESISTING WALL.
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS NR
RESERVED
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
RESERVED
TRAVEL DISTANCE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
NOT REQUIRED
EXIT DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
BASEMENT REQUIREMENTS
LIFEBOUY / LIFEGUARD
FIRST AIDE KIT
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ILLUMINATION OF EXITS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
A
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
B
VI
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN/S
Page 2 of 3
APPLICATIONS
DETACHED HOUSE OR ONE OF A GROUP OF TWO OR MORE ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WITH
EACH BUILDING SEPARATED BY A FIRE-RESISTING WALL.
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS NR
RESERVED
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
-
RESERVED
-
NOT REQUIRED
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES/FIRE BARRIERS
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
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APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
28M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
ACCESS ROAD
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 1 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
FIRE LIFT
MEANS OF EGRESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXITS
OPENING PROTECTIVE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 2 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM
810MM
810MM
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 3 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
STANDARD STAIRS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
915MM
915MM
HIGH RISE
915MM
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
SPIRAL STAIRS
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
CURVE STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
EXPOSURES
DOORS FPR**
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
USEABLE SPACE
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
EXIT STAIR PATH MARKINGS
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
Page 4 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
RAMPS
ROOF ACCESS
STAIR ENCLOSURES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
HORIZONTAL EXITS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
12
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
14
ELEVATORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
ELEVATOR DOORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
18.6M/PERSON
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
Page 6 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
NUMBER OF EXITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
SINGLE EXIT
1
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APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
28M
1000M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
TRAVEL DISTANCE
NFPA 101
TABLE
A.7.6
REQUIRED
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
53M
99M
53M
99M
53M
99M
23M
38M
23M
38M
23M
38M
30M
61M
30M
61M
30M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
61M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
10.7M
15M
10.7M
15M
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APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXTERIOR DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REFUGE FLOORS
INTERIOR FINISH
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
EXIT ENCLOSURES
1
Page 9 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
B
1
2
3
4
5
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE I OR
TYPE II
COMPARTMENTATION / SUBDIVISION OF
BUILDING SPACES
FIRE BARRIES
SPRINKLERED
REQUIRED SEPARATION
DOORS
SMOKE PARTITIONS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
0.5-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
0.5-HR FRR*
20-MIN FPR**
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 10 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
BULK LAUNDRIES
MAINTENANCE SHOPS
STORAGE ROOMS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
VII
FIRE PROTECTION (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING)
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXCEEDING 9M IN HEIGHT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Page 11 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
6
VIII
A
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY
ENCLOSURE FRP*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
EXPLOSION PROTECTION
3
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
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APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TRAVERSES EQUAL OR LESS THAN 3 STOREYS
TRAVERSES MORE THAN 3 STOREYS
COMPLYING WITH NFPA 110
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
15M
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
GRP TANKS
ENCLOSURE)
(WITHIN
1-HR
FIRE
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
RATED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
&/OR
FIRE
Page 13 of 14
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
15M
500M
28M
1000M
LOW-RISE
MEDIUM-RISE
HIGH RISE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
Page 14 of 14
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
I
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
UL-UNLIMITED
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ACCESS ROAD
Page 1 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2-HOURS ENCLOSURES (WALLS, OPENINGS &
PENETRATIONS)
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
FIRE LIFT
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MEANS OF EGRESS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
OPENING PROTECTIVE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM (32IN.)
810MM
810MM (32IN.)
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
915MM
915MM
915MM
STANDARD STAIRS
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
SPIRAL STAIRS
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CURVE STAIRS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
DOORS FPR**
3 STORY / 3 STORY
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STORY / 3 STORY
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
EXPOSURES
TYPE B
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
USEABLE SPACE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
USEABLE SPACE
LOW-RISE OFFICES
RAMPS
ROOF ACCESS
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 5 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
Page 6 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3M2 MIN. AREA (LEAST SIDE DIMENSION 1.8M)
HORIZONTAL EXITS
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
NOT APPLICABLE
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
12
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
14
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
ELEVATORS
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
ELEVATOR DOORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
9.3M/PERSON
9.3M/PERSON
9.3M/PERSON
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
COMPLYING
WITH ALL
SINGLE EXIT
CONDITIONS*
NOT
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT
APPLICABLE 2
EXITS
REQUIRED
NUMBER OF EXITS
IN MEZZANINES WITH EXIT TRAVEL WITHIN
COMMON PATH LIMIT
IN ANY SECTION WITH EXIT TRAVEL WITHIN
COMMON PATH LIMIT
1
SINGLE EXIT
CONDITIONS*
(REQUIRES COMPLIANCE TO ALL
STATED CONDITIONS)
NOT PERMITTED
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS* / S**
NS* / S**
NS*
S**
TRAVEL DISTANCE
61M
91M
61M
91M
61M
91M
23M
30M
23M
30M
23M
30M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
EXIT DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
NOT
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 9 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
REQUIRED
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REFUGE FLOORS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
INTERIOR FINISH
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
1
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
Page 10 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED SEPARATION
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
MEZZANINES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VII
FIRE PROTECTION
LOW-RISE OFFICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
THROUGHOUT PROTECTION
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
Page 12 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXPLOSION PROTECTION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY
ENCLOSURE FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
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BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TRAVERSES EQUAL OR LESS THAN 3 STOREYS
TRAVERSES MORE THAN 3 STOREYS
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
NOT REQUIRED
LOW-RISE OFFICES
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 14 of 15
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
15M
500M
1000M
28M
UL-UNLIMITED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW-RISE OFFICES
MEDIUM-RISE OFFICES
TYPE A
TYPE B
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
Page 15 of 15
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
I
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
ACCESS ROAD
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED IN EITHER
PROVISIONS OF EMERGENCY
VOICE COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM AND/OR SMOKE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Page 1 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED IN EITHER
PROVISIONS OF EMERGENCY
VOICE COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM AND/OR SMOKE
CONTROL SYSTEM
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED (R)
REQUIRED (R)
REQUIRED (R)
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
FIRE LIFT
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
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MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE A
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
OPENING PROTECTIVE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OF
ALL
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
810MM (32IN.)
810MM (32IN.)
810MM (32IN.)
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
Page 3 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
STANDARD STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
915MM
915MM
915MM
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CURVE STAIRS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
EXPOSURES
USEABLE SPACE
DOORS FPR**
3 STORIES
STORIES
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STORIES
STORIES
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MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
RAMPS
ROOF ACCESS
STAIR ENCLOSURES
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED UP TO 18M
HABITABLE HEIGHT
STAIR ACCESS TO
OPERABLE DOORS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ROOF
PROVIDED
WITH
Page 5 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
6
7
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HORIZONTAL EXITS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
ESCALATORS & MOVING WALKS
Page 6 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
12
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
14
ELEVATORS
ELEVATOR DOORS
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 7 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NUMBER OF EXITS
1
SINGLE EXIT
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS* / S**
NS* / S**
NS*
S**
TRAVEL DISTANCE
23M
30M
46M
76M
46M
76M
23M
30M
23M
30M
23M
30M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXTERIOR DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 8 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
9
F
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REFUGE FLOORS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
INTERIOR FINISH
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1
2
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
1
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
Page 9 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
TENANT SPACES
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
SPRINKLER PROTECTED
SMOKE PARTITIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
>3 STOREYS
TYPE B
STORAGE AREAS
2
TYPE C
COMPARTMENTATION / SUBDIVISION OF
BUILDING SPACES
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NON-SPRINKLER PROTECTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SPRINKLER PROTECTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NON-SPRINKLER PROTECTED
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
SPRINKLER PROTECTED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NON-SPRINKLER PROTECTED
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 10 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
MIXED OCCUPANCIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
PERMITTED
VII
FIRE PROTECTION
Page 11 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
VIII
A
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE FROM INDIVIDUAL CODES &
STANDARDS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY
ENCLOSURE FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS & CONVEYORS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
ENCLOSURES
OPENING PROTECTIVE
Page 12 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
C
1
D
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
1
2
F
1
TYPE A
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
1-HR FRR*
1-HOUR FRP
1-HOUR FRP
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ENCLOSURES
WITHIN
THE
LEVEL
OF
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 13 of 14
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1 STOREY
3 STOREYS
>3 STOREYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES
I
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED WHEN
BUILDING HABITABLE
HEIGHT EXCEEDS 10M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ACCESS ROAD
Page 1 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BUILDINGS EQUAL OR MORE THAN 28M HIGH
ABOVE ENGINE ACCESS LEVEL.
EXCEEDS 9.0M BELOW THE LEVEL OF EXIT
DISCHARGE
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE SERVICE ACCESS
ELEVATOR/FIRE LIFT
PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE SERVICE ACCESS
ELEVATOR/FIRE LIFT
PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE SERVICE ACCESS
ELEVATOR/FIRE LIFT
PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE SERVICE ACCESS
ELEVATOR/FIRE LIFT
PROVISIONS
BUILDINGS EXCEEDS
9.0M BELOW THE LEVEL
OF EXIT DISCHARGE
BUILDINGS EXCEEDS
9.0M BELOW THE LEVEL
OF EXIT DISCHARGE
BUILDINGS EXCEEDS
9.0M BELOW THE LEVEL
OF EXIT DISCHARGE
BUILDINGS EXCEEDS
9.0M BELOW THE LEVEL
OF EXIT DISCHARGE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE LIFT PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE LIFT PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE LIFT PROVISIONS
REQUIRED IN EVERY
FIRE LIFT PROVISIONS
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
FIRE LIFT
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS
EXITS ENCLOSURE
NA-NOT APPLICABLE
NA
1-HR
FRR*
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
OPENING PROTECTIVE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED PROVIDED
REQUIRED EGRESS
MAINTAINED
PERMITTED PROVIDED
REQUIRED EGRESS
MAINTAINED
PERMITTED PROVIDED
REQUIRED EGRESS
MAINTAINED
PERMITTED PROVIDED
REQUIRED EGRESS
MAINTAINED
Page 3 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
SPRINKLER PROTECTED
FIRE DOORS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM (32IN.)
810MM
810MM (32IN.)
810MM (32IN.)
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
FEWER THAN 50 PERSON (CLEAR WIDTH)
915MM
915MM
915MM
915MM
STANDARD STAIRS
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
SPIRAL STAIRS
CURVE STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
N/A-NOT
APPLICAB
LE
NOT
PERMITTE
D
REQUIRED
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
DOORS FPR**
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
1-HR
FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STOREYS / 3
STOREYS
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
1-HR
FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
NP
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
1-HR
FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
NP
NP-NOT PERMITTED
NP-NOT PERMITTED
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
P-PERMITTED
P-PERMITTED
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
RREQUIRED
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
P-PERMITTED
P-PERMITTED
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
EXPOSURES
USEABLE SPACE
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
RAMPS
N/A-NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
N/A
ROOF ACCESS
PERMITTED AND
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
R-REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
PERMITTED IF UTILIZED
AS AN ACCESS AND
NOT AS AN EXIT
COMPONENT
HORIZONTAL EXITS
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
N/A
N/A
PERMITTED IF UTILIZED
AS AN ACCESS AND
NOT AS AN EXIT
COMPONENT
N/A
NR
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
10
Page 6 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
11
C
1
ELEVATORS
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
CLASSROOMS
STAIRWAYS
7.6MM
7.6MM
7.6MM
7.6MM
5.0MM
5.0MM
5.0MM
5.0MM
1830MM
1830MM
1830MM
1830MM
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KINDERGARTEN
EGRESS CAPACITY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ELEVATOR DOORS
OCCUPANT LOAD
NUMBER OF EXITS
1
SINGLE EXIT
REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANTS
FOR
ANY
NUMBER
OF
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
TRAVEL DISTANCE
46M
61M
46M
61M
46M
61M
46M
61M
23M
30M
23M
30M
23M
30M
23M
30M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
6.1M
15M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
AISLES
760MM
760MM
760MM
760MM
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
8
9
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXTERIOR DISCHARGE
THROUGH AREAS ON LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE
10
11
12
13
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
14
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED WHEN
PROTECTED
THROUGHOUT WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
PERMITTED WHEN
PROTECTED
THROUGHOUT WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
PERMITTED WHEN
PROTECTED
THROUGHOUT WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
PERMITTED WHEN
PROTECTED
THROUGHOUT WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
Page 8 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ROOM OR SPACE HAS DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY
TO AN EXIT OR OUTSIDE THE BUILDING
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED ON DOORS
PROVIDED WITH
LOCKUPS
REQUIRED ON DOORS
PROVIDED WITH
LOCKUPS
REQUIRED ON DOORS
PROVIDED WITH
LOCKUPS
REQUIRED ON DOORS
PROVIDED WITH
LOCKUPS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A
LOCKUPS
INTERIOR FINISH
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A, CLASS B OR
CLASS C
CLASS A, CLASS B OR
CLASS C
CLASS A, CLASS B OR
CLASS C
CLASS A, CLASS B OR
CLASS C
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
1
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HOURLY RATINGS
BASED ON NFPA 5000
HEIGHT & AREA
REQUIREMENTS
HOURLY RATINGS
BASED ON NFPA 5000
HEIGHT & AREA
REQUIREMENTS
HOURLY RATINGS
BASED ON NFPA 5000
HEIGHT & AREA
REQUIREMENTS
HOURLY RATINGS
BASED ON NFPA 5000
HEIGHT & AREA
REQUIREMENTS
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
FIRE BARRIES
Page 9 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED SEPARATION
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
ATRIUMS
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
SHAFTS
Page 10 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FLOOR AREA IS NOT MORE THAN 1/3 THE OPEN
AREA OF THE ROOM IN WHICH THE MEZZANINE IS
LOCATED
MEZZANINES
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
JANITOR CLOSETS
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY - Revisions_2015
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
LAUNDRIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VII
FIRE PROTECTION (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** (FIRE PROTECTION RATING)
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
R-REQUIRED
R-REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 12 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
OPENING PROTECTIVE
KITCHEN/PANTRY
NA-NOT APPLICABLE
NA
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
ENCLOSURES
F
1
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WITHIN
THE
LEVEL OF
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
&/OR
FIRE
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EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
IX
OPERATING FEATURES
EMERGENCY PLAN
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLYING WITH NFPA 90A & NFPA 90B
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
DRILL FREQUENCY
ORDERLY EVACUATION
SIMULATED CONDITIONS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED TO BE
DEFERRED
PERMITTED TO BE
DEFERRED
PERMITTED TO BE
DEFERRED
PERMITTED TO BE
DEFERRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 15 of 16
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
APPLICATIONS
KINDERGARTENS / SCHOOLS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY
PREPARATORY
SECONDARY
RELOCATION AREA
INSPECTION
DUTY OF THE PRINCIPALS, TEACHER AND STAFF
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN
PREPARATORY
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
DAILY INSPECTION
REQUIRED
DAILY INSPECTION
REQUIRED
DAILY INSPECTION
REQUIRED
DAILY INSPECTION
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
Page 16 of 16
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
ACCESS ROAD
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 1 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
FIRE LIFT
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
OPENING PROTECTIVE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXITS
Page 2 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
1055MM
1055MM
810MM
810MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OF
ALL
FIRE DOORS
NEWBORN
HOSPITALS
NURSERIES
AND
TO
PSYCHIATRIC
HEALTH
CARE
EXIT ENCLOSURES
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
810MM
810MM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 3 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
STAIRS
STANDARD STAIRS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
915MM
915MM
1120MM
1120MM
1420MM
1420MM
SPIRAL STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
CURVE STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
INTERIOR STAIRS
COMPONENT
ENCLOSURES
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
DOORS FPR**
3 STOREYS
STOREYS
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STOREYS
STOREYS
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXPOSURES
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
USEABLE SPACE
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
EXIT STAIR PATH MARKINGS
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
Page 4 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
RAMPS
ROOF ACCESS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED IN BUILDINGS
EXCEEDING 9M BELOW THE LEVEL
OF EXIT DISCHARGE
STAIR ACCESS TO
OPERABLE DOORS
5
RESERVED
ROOF
EQUIPPED
WITH
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
Page 5 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HORIZONTAL EXITS
HORIZONTAL EXIT DOORS
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
11
SLIDE ESCAPES
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
12
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
13
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
10
14
ELEVATORS
ELEVATOR DOORS
Page 6 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
REQUIRED
22.3
22.3
SLEEPING DEPARTMENTS
11.1
11.1
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
2440MM
2440MM
1830MM
1830MM
1120MM
1120
PAIRS OF DOORS
2110MM
2110MM
SINGLE DOOR
1055MM
1055MM
PAIRS OF DOORS
1625MM
1625MM
SINGLE DOOR
810MM
810MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NO-CONTINUOUS PROJECTIONS /
PROJECTIONS INTO THE REQUIRED WIDTH
REQUIRED
PAIRS OF DOORS
1055MM
1055MM
810MM
810MM
810MM
810MM
810MM
810MM
NEWBORN NURSERIES
810MM
810MM
810MM
810MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 7 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
NUMBER OF EXITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE EXIT
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ON EVERY STORY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SMOKE COMPARTMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
TRAVEL DISTANCE
N/A
61M
NA
61M
NA
30
NA
30
E
1
SLEEPING SUITE
NA
61M
NA
61M
NA
30
NA
30
NA
61M
NA
61M
NA
30M
NA
30M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
NA
9.1M
NA
9.1M
Page 8 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLYING WITH NFPA 101 CHAPTER 18
MAXIMUM SIZE
5
6
7
MAXIMUM
SIZES
CONDITIONS*
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
700M
700M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
930M
930M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXTERIOR DISCHARGE (DIRECT TO BUILDING
EXTERNAL)
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
10
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
11
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 9 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
-
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REFUGE FLOORS
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
A
1
2
VI
INTERIOR FINISH
REQUIRED
CLASS A
CLASS A
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CORRIDORS WALLS
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS A OR CLASS B
CLASS I OR CLASS II
CLASS I OR CLASS II
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
A
1
B
1
2
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMPARTMENTATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BARRIERS
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 10 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
CORRIDORS
CORRIDOR WALLS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CORRIDOR DOORS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
61M
61M
REQUIRED SEPARATION
EXEMPTION TO THE REQUIRED SMOKE
BARRIERS
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
Page 11 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SELF-CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
RESERVED
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
20 MINUTES FRP
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
LATCHING HARDWARE
CENTER MULLION
REQUIRED
VISION PANELS
20 MINUTES FRP
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
2110MM
2110MM
1625MM
1625MM
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PROTECTION REQUIRED
Page 12 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
FIRE PROTECTION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
THROUGHOUT PROTECTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VIII
A
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
LIFE-SUPPORT DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 13 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE- A FACILITIES
RESERVED
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY
ENCLOSURE FRR*
COOKING EQUIPMENT
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OPENING PROTECTIVE
ENCLOSURES
RESERVED
EXPLOSION PROTECTION
3
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FPR**
1-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
1.5-HR FPR**
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
ENCLOSURES
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
WITHIN
THE
LEVEL
OF
Page 14 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
G
1
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
GRP TANKS
ENCLOSURE)
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IN ALL AREAS/COMPARTMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
(WITHIN
1-HR
FIRE
RATED
OPERATING FEATURES
1
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PROTECTION OF PATIENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAFF RESPONSE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 15 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
1
L
1
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SMOKING
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
WITHIN A 6M AREA
AVERAGE DENSITY OF
CONTAINER CAPACITY IN A
ROOM OR SPACE
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
SOLID LINEN
RECEPTACLES
AND
TRASH
COLLECTION
SIZE
REQUIREMENT
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
SIZE
REQUIREMENT
SIZE
REQUIREMENT
CONTAINERS
CONTAINER SIZE WITHIN A
HAZARDOUS AREA
CONTAINERS FOR
COMBUSTIBLES
Page 16 of 17
APPLICATIONS
GENERAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS / PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / LIMITED CARE
FACILITIES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
HIGH-RISE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UL UNLIMITED AREA
UL UNLIMITED AREA
RESERVED
RESERVED
TYPE- A FACILITIES
TYPE B FACILITIES
RESERVED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
Page 17 of 17
STORAGE OCCUPANCIES
I
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 5000 CHAPTER 7 TABLE 7.4.1
FOR THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ACCESS ROAD
Page 1 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 5000 CHAPTER 7 TABLE 7.4.1
FOR THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
FIRE LIFT
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED AS REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED AS REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED AS REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
EXITS
Page 2 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
OPENING PROTECTIVE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OF
ALL
Page 3 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
810MM (32IN.)
810MM (32IN.)
810MM (32IN.)
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIRS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
STANDARD STAIRS
Page 4 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
2000 PERSON
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CURVE STAIRS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
WINDERS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OUTSIDE STAIRS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SPIRAL STAIRS
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
DOORS FRR*
3 STORIES/ 3
STORIES
1-HR FRR*
1.5-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1.5-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1.5-HR FRR*
ENCLOSURES FPR**
3 STORIES/ 3
STORIES
1-HR FPR**
2-HRS FPR**
1-HR FPR**
2-HRS FPR**
1-HR FPR**
2-HRS FPR**
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
Page 5 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
USEABLE SPACE
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
EXIT STAIR PATH MARKINGS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
RAMPS
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ROOF ACCESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 6 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
ROOF ACCESS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
Page 7 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HORIZONTAL EXITS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 8 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
11
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
12
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
13
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
14
AREAS OF REFUGE
15
ELEVATORS
ELEVATOR DOORS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
OCCUPANT LOAD
Page 9 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
EGRESS CAPACITY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NUMBER OF EXITS
SERVING ALL FLOOR LEVELS
1
SINGLE EXIT
2 SEPARATE EXITS
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
3 SEPARATE EXITS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
4 SEPARATE EXITS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
TRAVEL DISTANCE
NOT LIMITED
61M
122M
23M
30M
NOT LIMITED
15M
30M
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
NOT LIMITED
15M
30M
0
Page 10 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXIT DISCHARGE
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
REFUGE FLOORS
AT AN INTERVAL OF 20 STORIES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
INTERIOR FINISH
Page 11 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IN STORAGE AREAS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NR-NOT REQUIRED
NR
NR-NOT REQUIRED
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
COMPARTMENTATION / SUBDIVISION OF
BUILDING SPACES
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 12 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
SMOKE PARTITIONS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 13 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 5000 CHAPTER 7 TABLE 7.4.1
FOR THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXCEEDING 9300M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VII
FIRE PROTECTION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 14 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
6
VIII
A
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
KITCHEN/PANTRY ENCLOSURE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 15 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
AEROSOLS, LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 / AIRCRAFT HANGARS / BAGS, CLOTH, BURLAP, AND PAPER / BAMBOO AND RATTAN /
BASKETS / BELTING, CANVAS AND LEATHER / BOOKS AND PAPER IN ROLLS OR PACKS / BOOTS AND SHOES / BUTTONS,
INCLUDING CLOTH COVERED, PEARL, OR BONE / CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES / CLOTHING, WOOLEN WEARING
APPAREL / CORDAGE / FURNITURE / FURS / GLUES, MUCILAGE, PASTES, AND SIZE / GRAINS / HORNS AND COMBS, OTHER
THAN CELLULOID / LEATHER / LINOLEUM / LUMBER / PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OILS
WITH A FLASH POINT OF 200F (93C) OR HIGHER / PHOTO ENGRAVINGS / RESILIENT FLOORING / SILKS / SOAPS / SUGAR /
TIRES, BULK STORAGE / TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND SNUFF / UPHOLSTERY AND MATTRESSES / WAX CANDLES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ENCLOSURES
OPENING PROTECTIVE
C
D
1
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
3 STOREYS / 3 STOREYS
NO REQUIREMENT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HIGH HAZARD
GENERATORS
ORDINARY HAZARD
3 STOREYS/ 3 STOREYS
LOW HAZARD
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
Page 16 of 18
APPLICATIONS
WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT
TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING
STRUCTURES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
MATERIALS
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
SMOKE CONTROL / EMERGENCY VENTILATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 5000 CHAPTER 7 TABLE 7.4.1
FOR THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS /
CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL
COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY
OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS /
METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES
/ TALC AND SOAPS TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLYING WITH NFPA 22
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 17 of 18
Page 18 of 18
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
I
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
SITE ACCESS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ACCESS ROAD
Page 1 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OTHER THAN HIGH-RISE WITH EMERGENCY VOICE
COMMUNICATION AND/OR SMOKE CONTROL
SYSTEM
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED AS REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED/REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
PROVIDED/REQUIRED
FIRE LIFT
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
EXITS
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OPENING PROTECTIVE
Page 2 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
EXITS HEADROOM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HEADROOM ON STAIRS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
IMPEDIMENT TO EGRESS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
OF
ALL
Page 3 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM
810MM
810MM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
STAIRS
915MM
915MM
915MM
STANDARD STAIRS
1120MM
1120MM
1120MM
SPIRAL STAIRS
2000 PERSON
1420MM
1420MM
1420MM
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
Page 4 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
CURVE STAIRS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
WINDERS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OUTSIDE STAIRS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ENCLOSURES
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
DOORS FPR**
3 STORY / 3 STORY
ENCLOSURES FRR*
3 STORY / 3 STORY
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
EXPOSURES
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
USEABLE SPACE
Page 5 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
RAMPS
RE-ENTRY PROVISIONS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ROOF ACCESS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
Page 6 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
Page 7 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
HORIZONTAL EXITS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
10
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
11
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
12
SLIDE ESCAPES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
13
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
Page 8 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
AREAS OF REFUGE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ELEVATORS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ELEVATOR DOORS
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NO REQUIREMENTS
9.3M/PERSON
9.3M/PERSON
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
50 - 500 OCCUPANTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OCCUPANT LOAD
EGRESS CAPACITY
NUMBER OF EXITS
SERVING ALL FLOOR LEVELS
1
SINGLE EXIT
2 SEPARATE EXITS
Page 9 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
3 SEPARATE EXITS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
4 SEPARATE EXITS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
23M
91M
12M
91M
122M
61M
76M
61M
76M
NOT
PERMITTED
30M
15M
30M
15M
30M
15M
30M
15M
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
30M
15M
30M
15M
30M
15M
30M
15M
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
EXIT DISCHARGE
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
TRAVEL DISTANCE
2
3
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Page 10 of 17
APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 30
STORIES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REFUGE FLOORS
AT AN INTERVAL OF 20 STORIES
INTERIOR FINISH
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
OTHER AREAS
VI
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
TYPE I OR TYPE II
TYPE III OR TYPE IV OR
TYPE V
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APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
NO REQUIREMENTS
FIRE BARRIES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SMOKE PARTITIONS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SMOKE BARRIERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMMUNICATING SPACES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
ATRIUMS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
CONVENIENCE OPENINGS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
SHAFTS
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
MEZZANINES
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VII
FIRE PROTECTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1
B
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NR
NR
REQUIRED
NR
NR
REQUIRED
NR
NR
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE FROM INDIVIDUAL CODES &
STANDARDS
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
IN LIEU OF AN AUTOMATIC
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
IN LIEU OF AN AUTOMATIC
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
IN LIEU OF AN AUTOMATIC
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
KITCHEN/PANTRY ENCLOSURE
4
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
3 STOREYS/ 3 STOREYS
3 STOREYS / 3 STOREYS
NOT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
1-HOUR FRR*
GENERATORS
ENCLOSURE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
2-HRS FRR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTERNAL ACCESS
DISCHARGE
WITHIN
LOW HAZARD
ENCLOSURES
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
THE
LEVEL
OF
REQUIRED
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APPLICATIONS
DRY CLEANING PLANTS / FACTORIES OF ALL KINDS / FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS / GAS PLANTS /
HANGARS (FOR SERVICING/MAINTENANCE) / LAUNDRIES/ POWER PLANTS / PUMPING STATIONS /
REFINERIES / SAWMILLS / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION*
BEVERAGES (NON ALCOHOLIC) / BRICKS & MASONRY / CERAMIC / FOUNDRIES / GLASS PRODUCTS / GYPSUM / ICE / METAL PRODUCTS (FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY / TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL PROCESSING / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
SPECIAL-PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
LOW HAZARD
ORDINARY
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
DESIGN/COMPARTMENTATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
MATERIALS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
NOT
REQUIRED
NOT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
III
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
FIRE LIFT
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
IV
MEANS OF EGRESS
GUARDS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
FIRE DOORS
SIDE-HINGE OR PIVOTED-SWINGING TYPE
1-HR FPR*
1-HR FPR*
1-HR FPR*
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
810MM
810MM
810MM
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SELF-CLOSING DEVICES
STAIRS
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
915MM
915MM
NOT APPLICABLE
1120MM
1120MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
STAIR ENCLOSURES
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
9.3 M/PERSON
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
STANDARD STAIRS
6
C
SERVING
AS
AN
EXIT
OCCUPANT LOAD
STAFFING
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
NFPA 101 TABLE 7.3.1.2
OCCUPANT LOAD
FACTORS
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
CLASSROOMS
NOT APPLICABLE
SHOPS &
LABORATORIES
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NUMBER OF EXITS
1
2
SINGLE EXIT
NOT LESS THAN 2 SEPARATE EXITS
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
TRAVEL DISTANCE
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
NS*
S**
30M
NA
30M
NA
61M
NA
30M
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
46M
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
15M
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
23M
NA
23M
NA
23M
NA
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
6.1M
NA
6.1M
NA
6.1M
NA
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
AISLES
760MM
760MM
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
2 EXIT REQUIRED
10
11
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
12
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
REQUIRED ON DOORS
PROVIDED WITH LOCKUPS
LOCKUPS
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION (NFPA 5000 TABLES 7.2.1.1, 7.3.2.1, 7.3.5 (a), (b), 7.3.5.5, 7.4.1)
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
(NON-COMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
TYPE I OR
TYPE II
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COMPARTMENTATION / SUBDIVISION OF
BUILDING SPACES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED THROUGHOUT
REQUIRED THROUGHOUT
REQUIRED THROUGHOUT
FIRE BLANKETS
IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
B
1
VI
FIRE PROTECTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
THROUGHOUT PROTECTION
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COOKING EQUIPMENT
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
VIII
A
OPERATING FEATURES
EMERGENCY PLAN
OCCUPANT
AND
EMERGENCY
STAFF
RESPONSE
TO
OF
BUILDING
FIRE
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BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION **
VILLAS TO PRESCHOOL
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR VILLAS CHANGE TO PRE-SCHOOL (PART DAYCARE, NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN) DAY-CARE OR EDUCATIONAL
OCCUPANCY
VILLAS TO SCHOOL
VILLAS TO OFFICES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VILLAS TO PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAS TO PRIMARY
VILLAS TO OFFICES
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PERMITTED TO BE DEFERRED
PERMITTED TO BE DEFERRED
PERMITTED TO BE DEFERRED
ORDERLY EVACUATION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SIMULATED CONDITIONS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
RELOCATION AREA
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
INSPECTION
DAILY INSPECTION REQUIRED
Note:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
**Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FPR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY
NP-NOT PERMITTED P-PERMITTED N/A-NOT APPLICABLE R-REQUIRED NR-NOT REQUIRED
BUILDING REHABILITATION Revisions_2015
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APPLICATIONS
SITE OFFICES / LABOR ACCOMMODATION / STORES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
A
PORTA-CABINS
PORTABLE CABINS
TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS
RESERVED
7.5M (2-STOREYS)
35M/UNIT
500M
20M MAX LENGTH OF EACH COMPARTMENT
III
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILDING WORKS RELATING
TO PERMANENT BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO BE EASILY MOVED FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION THAT MAY BE
BROUGHT ON TO SITE OR CONSTRUCTED FOR DEFINED PERIOD OF USE PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PORTA-CABINS
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
RESERVED
CLEAR WIDTH
4.0M MIN.
4.0M MIN.
SITE ACCESS
A
IV
3.0 METERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
4.0 METERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
5.0 METERS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
DISTANCE WITHIN 5M
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
750MM
810MM (32IN.)
NOT REQUIRED
-HR FRR*
NOT REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1000MM
1000MM
PERMITTED
1500MM
1500MM
1000MM
1000MM
510MM X 610MM
510MM X 610MM
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
MEANS OF EGRESS (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING)
A
SWING-TYPE DOORS
STAIRS
STANDARD STAIRS
SPIRAL STAIRS
CORRIDORS
NUMBER OF EXITS
SINGLE EXIT
2 EXITS
Page 1 of 4
APPLICATIONS
SITE OFFICES / LABOR ACCOMMODATION / STORES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
A
PORTA-CABINS
PORTABLE CABINS
TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS
RESERVED
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILDING WORKS RELATING
TO PERMANENT BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO BE EASILY MOVED FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION THAT MAY BE
BROUGHT ON TO SITE OR CONSTRUCTED FOR DEFINED PERIOD OF USE PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
7.5M (2-STOREYS)
35M/UNIT
500M
20M MAX LENGTH OF EACH COMPARTMENT
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
TRAVEL DISTANCE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PORTA-CABINS
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
RESERVED
3 M PER PERSON
3 M PER PERSON
9M
45M
NO REQUIREMENT
30M
9M
20M
NO REQUIREMENT
15M
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
DEAD-END CORRIDOR
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXIT LIGHTS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
EXIT SIGNS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
TIMBER MATERIALS
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
1-HR FRR*
1-HR FRR*
BASE SUPPORT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
COMPARTMENTATION
NOT REQUIRED
1-HR FRR*
VI
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
PORTA-CABINS
Page 2 of 4
APPLICATIONS
SITE OFFICES / LABOR ACCOMMODATION / STORES
II
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION**
A
PORTA-CABINS
PORTABLE CABINS
TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS
RESERVED
WALLS BETWEEN UNITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
VII
7.5M (2-STOREYS)
35M/UNIT
500M
20M MAX LENGTH OF EACH COMPARTMENT
PORTA-CABINS
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
RESERVED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
-HR FRR*
-HR FRR*
OPEN-SIDED CORRIDORS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
-HR FRR*
PERMITTED
PERMITTED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
A BUILDING OR GROUP OF BUILDINGS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILDING WORKS RELATING
TO PERMANENT BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO BE EASILY MOVED FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION THAT MAY BE
BROUGHT ON TO SITE OR CONSTRUCTED FOR DEFINED PERIOD OF USE PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
FIRE HYDRANTS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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