BOMBA - Fire Fighting System

SECTION 2
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
Page
1.0 General Requirement...................................................................................... 33

2.0 Hose Reel System........................................................................................... 33
3.0 Dry Riser System............................................................................................. 36
4.0 Wet Riser System............................................................................................ 37
5.0 Sprinkler System…………………………………………………………………... 40
6.0 Main Fire Alarm Panel...………………………………………………………...... 43
7.0 Gas Cylinder For Fire Suppression System……………………………………. 43
Tables…………………………………………………………………………………… 44 To 50
Figures.…………………………………………………………………………………. 51 To 59
Checklist For Mechanical Requirement…………………………………………….. 60
CAWANGAN KEJURUTERAAN
MEKANIKAL
No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark
1.0 General requirement. 1.1.1 Any fire fighting equipment located Architect and
outdoor shall be provided with Structural Engineer.
decorative enclosure.
1.1.2 Refer to Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 For more details, refer the Uniform
for suitable system(s). Building By-Laws 1984 and Guide
For Fire Protection in Malaysia.
2.0 Hose reel system.
2.1 Plant room 2.1.1 Preferably be located on ground

(for pumps and level and with external excess.
water tanks).
2.1.2 Plant room size. Refer to Figure 2.1. These dimensions are arrived at using
metric-sized tanks.
2.1.3 Provide louvered double-leaf door. For adequate ventilation.

Door shall open outwards.
2.1.4 Provide high-level louvered glass.
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2.1.5 Provide concrete plinths of 800mm Architect and Configuration of tank, refer to the
height for a 10,000 litres capacity Structural Engineer. Mechanical Engineer.
tank.
.
2.1.6 Provide incoming supply pipe to
tank of at least 50mm diameter.
2.1.7 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

slope gently towards drainage outlet.
The floor trap shall be located in a
600mm x 600mm x 50 mm sunken
floor areas.
2.1.8 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for

plant room flooring.
2.1.9 Provide sufficient lighting and Electrical Engineer.

13 amp socket outlet.
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2.2 Pipe riser. Provide pipe riser c/w floor openings of Architect and
100mm x 100mm at every floor. Structural Engineer.
2.3 Hose reel 2.3.1 Refer to Figure 2.2 for dimensions of

riser the riser compartment. The riser
compartment. compartment shall be recessed into the
wall and the door shall be flush with the
surface of the wall.
2.3.2 The riser compartment shall be located

along escape route and not more than
30m from the furthest point of the floor
area/zone covered.

slope gently towards floor trap.
Refer to Figure 2.2.
2.3.3 The riser compartment shall have

Lockable door(s) and c/w suitable
signage.
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3.0 Dry riser system. Architect and

Structural Engineer.
3.1 Pipe riser. 3.1.1 Provide pipe riser c/w openings of Preferably pipe riser is housed in a
200mm x 200mm at every floor for riser shaft.
the riser pipe within firemen's access
staircase/protected lobby.
3.1.2 Furthest point served shall not be

more than 35m from the landing
valve.

slope gently towards floor trap.
3.2 Breeching inlets. 3.2.1 To be located on an external wall Refer to the Mechanical Engineer.
accessible to Bomba's fire engines.
3.2.2 The cabinet shall be recessed into the

wall and the door shall be flush with
the surface of the wall.
Refer to Figure 2.5 detail for
breeching inlet cabinet.
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3.3 Canvas hose 3.3.1 To be located on every floor close to Architect and
riser landing valves. Structural Engineer.
compartment.
3.3.2 The riser compartment shall be recessed

into the wall and the door shall be flush
with the surface of the wall.
Refer to Figure 2.3 for dimensions of
the riser compartment.
3.3.3 The dry riser canvas hose may share a

common riser compartment with the
hose reel.
4.0 Wet riser system.
4.1 Pipe riser and 4.1.1 Provide two openings of dimensions Preferably riser pipe be housed in a
landing valves. 200mm x 200mm and 150mm x 150mm riser shaft.
at every floor for the pipe riser within
firemen's access staircase/protected
lobby. Refer to Figure 2.3.
4.1.2 Furthest point served shall not be more

than 35m from the landing valve.
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4.1.3 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall Architect and

slope gently towards floor trap. Structural Engineer.
4.2 Canvas hose 4.2.1 To be located on every floor close to

riser landing valves.
compartment.
4.2.2 The riser compartment shall be

recessed into the wall and the door
shall be flush with the surface of the
wall.
Refer to Figure 2.3 for dimensions of
the riser compartment.
4.2.3 The wet riser canvas hose may share a
common riser compartment with the
hose reel.
4.3 Plant room 4.3.1 Refer to Figure 2.6 for the dimensions
(for pump and of plant room.
water tank).

Door shall open outwards.
4.3.3 Provide high-level louvered glass. For adequate ventilation.
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4.3.4 Provide concrete plinths of 800mm Architect and Configuration of tank, refer to the
height for a 50,000 litres capacity Structural Engineer. Mechanical Engineer.
tank.
4.3.5 Ensure rate of incoming water supply Mechanical

is at least 455 litres/min. Engineer/ C&S.

600mm x 600mm x 50mm sunken
floor area.
4.3.7 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for plant

room flooring.
4.3.8 Provide sufficient lighting and 13 amp Electrical Engineer.

socket outlet.
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5.0 Sprinkler system. Architect and

Structural Engineer.
5.1 Water tank. 5.1.1 Shall be located at fire appliance Water tank to be provided by
access level. Mechanical contractor.
5.1.2 Refer to Table 2.5 for tank capacity.
5.1.3 Refer to Figures 2.7 and 2.8 for

suitable layout.
5.1.4 Provide concrete plinths of 800mm Actual size and location shall refer to
height for a tank. the Mechanical Engineer.
5.1.5 Provide incoming supply pipe to tank

of at least 100mm diameter.

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5.2 Pump room. 5.2.1 Preferably be located next to water Architect and
tank. Structural Engineer.
5.2.2 Refer to Figures 2.7 and 2.8 for Figures 2.7 and 2.8 shows a suitable
suitable layout and the corresponding pump room for 3 fire-fighting
dimensions of pump room. systems.

Door shall open outwards. For
adequate ventilation.
5.2.4 Provide high-level louvered glass. For adequate ventilation.

600mm x 600mm x 50mm sunken
floor area.
5.2.6 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for plant

room flooring.
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5.2.7 Provide at least one external wall for Architect and Breeching inlet may be fixed onto
pump room. This wall must be Structural Engineer. this wall.
accessible to Bomba's fire engines.
5.3 Riser pipes. 5.3.1 Provide riser shaft with floor opening
of dimensions 250mm x 700mm.

slope gently toward floor trap.
5.4 Distribution pipes. 5.4.1 Provide beam holes of dimensions

200mm x 200mm. These beam holes
must all be in-line.
5.4.2 Position of beam holes shall be along

both internal sides of the building.
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6.0 Main fire alarm panel Architect and

room. Structural Engineer.
6.1 Location. 6.1.1 Preferably be located on ground This room size is solely meant to
floor main lobby or at main entrance house the main fire alarm panel. If
to the building accessible by Bomba. other control panels are included,
then the size of the room must be
increased accordingly.
6.1.2 Provide at least one solid wall for To install fire alarm panel.
fire alarm panel.
6.2 Dimensions and Provide room of dimensions 3m x 4m. For control room.
construction.
7.0 Gas cylinder for fire

suppression system.
7.1 Unoccupied Provide storage area for gas cylinder Size of storage area, refer to the
space-plant room adjacent to protected room. Mechanical Engineer.
(Substation TNB/JKR).
7.2 Occupied space- Provide storage area for gas cylinder Size of storage area, refer to the
(server room, arkib, adjacent to protected room. Mechanical Engineer.
strong room etc.).
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TABLE 2.1
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – OFFICE BUILDINGS
EXTINGUISHING
SIZE OF BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
SYSTEM
4 storeys and less OR less than 1,000 m² gross floor area Not required Not required
5 storeys and over OR exceeding 1,000 m² gross floor area Hose reel Break glass
Hose reel Break glass

Exceeding 18 m in height BUT less than 10,000 m²
Dry riser Fire detectors
Hose reel
Wet riser
Exceeding 30 m in height OR 10,000 m² gross floor area Break glass
Sprinklers
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TABLE 2.2
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – HOSTELS AND DORMITORIES
BUILDING EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Single storey Not required Not required
2 storeys to 3 storeys Hose reel Break glass
Hose reel Break glass

4 storeys to 10 storeys
Fire detectors
Hose reel
Wet riser
11 storeys and over Break glass
Sprinklers
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TABLE 2.3
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES

(FOR IN-PATIENT TREATMENT)
Not exceeding 250 m² per floor.
EXTINGUISHING FIRE ALARM

BUILDING
SYSTEM SYSTEM
2 storeys Not required Visual alarm
3 or 4 storeys Hose reel Visual alarm
Visual alarm
5 or 6 storeys Hose reel
Fire detectors
Hose reel
18m and over Visual alarm
Sprinkler
Operating theatres Hose reel Visual alarm
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TABLE 2.4
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES

(FOR IN-PATIENT TREATMENT)
Exceeding 250 m² per floor.
EXTINGUISHING FIRE ALARM

BUILDING
SYSTEM SYSTEM
2 storeys Hose reel Visual alarm
Visual alarm
3 or 4 storeys Hose reel
Fire detectors
Hose reel
5 or 6 storeys Visual alarm
Sprinkler
NOTE:
1. Details classification of hazard in accordance with the type of building, refer to Annex A, BS EN 12845: 2004.
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TABLE 2.5
SPRINKLER SYSTEM TANK CAPACITY SELECTION
HEIGHT OF THE
HAZARD HIGHEST SPRINKLERS
BUILDING TANK CAPACITY
CLASSIFICATION ABOVE THE LOWEST
SPRINKLERS
Not exceeding 15m 9,000 litres
I.e. schools, institutions

Light Hazard Not exceeding 30m 10,000 litres
(certain area)
Ordinary Hazard I.e. offices, restaurants, hotels,

Group 1 libraries and hospitals
NOTE:
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TABLE 2.5
SPRINKLER SYSTEM TANK CAPACITY SELECTION (CONT’D.)
HEIGHT OF THE
SPRINKLERS
Ordinary Hazard I.e. laundries, bakeries,

Group 11 museums and factories
Not exceeding 15m 135, 000 litres

I.e. car parks, departmental
Ordinary Hazard stores , large retail shops and
Group 111 cinemas, clothing and paint
factories
NOTE:
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TABLE 2.5
SPRINKLER SYSTEM TANK CAPACITY SELECTION (CONT’D.)
HEIGHT OF THE
SPRINKLERS
Ordinary Hazard I.e. exhibitions hall, saw mills

Group 1V and plywood factories.
For commercial and industrial

occupancies having abnormal
fire loads covering process
High Hazard Tank capacities refer to the Mechanical Engineer.
hazards, high piled storage
hazards and oil and flammable
liquid hazards.
NOTE:
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Checklist For Mechanical Requirement: Fire Fighting System

Bil. Description Yes No Remark
1. General requirement
2. Hose reel system
2.1 Plant room (for pumps and water tanks)
2.2 Pipe riser
2.3 Hose reel riser compartment
3. Dry riser system
3.1 Pipe riser
3.2 Breeching inlets
3.3 Canvas hose riser compartment
4. Wet riser system
4.1 Pipe riser and landing valves
4.2 Canvas hose riser compartment
4.3 Plant room (for pump and water tank)
5. Sprinkler system
5.1 Water tank
5.2 Pump room
5.3 Riser pipes
5.4 Distribution pipes
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Checklist For Mechanical Requirement: Fire Fighting System (Cont’d.)
Bil. Description Yes No Remark

6. Main fire alarm panel room
6.1 Location
6.2 Dimensions and construction
7. Gas cylinder for fire suppression system
7.1 Unoccupied space-plant room (Substation
TNB/JKR)
7.2 Occupied space-(server room, arkib, strong
room etc.)
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SECTION 2

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

1.0 General Requirement...................................................................................... 33

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

2.0 Hose reel system.

2.1 Plant room 2.1.1 Preferably be located on ground

2.1.3 Provide louvered double-leaf door. For adequate ventilation.

2.1.4 Provide high-level louvered glass.

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

2.1.7 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

2.1.8 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for

2.1.9 Provide sufficient lighting and Electrical Engineer.

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

2.3 Hose reel 2.3.1 Refer to Figure 2.2 for dimensions of

2.3.2 The riser compartment shall be located

2.3.3 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

2.3.3 The riser compartment shall have

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

3.0 Dry riser system. Architect and

3.1.2 Furthest point served shall not be

3.1.3 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

3.2.2 The cabinet shall be recessed into the

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

3.3.2 The riser compartment shall be recessed

3.3.3 The dry riser canvas hose may share a

4.0 Wet riser system.

4.1.2 Furthest point served shall not be more

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

4.1.3 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall Architect and

4.2 Canvas hose 4.2.1 To be located on every floor close to

4.2.2 The riser compartment shall be

4.3.2 Provide louvered double-leaf door. For adequate ventilation.

4.3.3 Provide high-level louvered glass. For adequate ventilation.

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

4.3.5 Ensure rate of incoming water supply Mechanical

4.3.6 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

4.3.7 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for plant

4.3.8 Provide sufficient lighting and 13 amp Electrical Engineer.

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

5.0 Sprinkler system. Architect and

5.1.2 Refer to Table 2.5 for tank capacity.

5.1.3 Refer to Figures 2.7 and 2.8 for

5.1.5 Provide incoming supply pipe to tank

5.1.5 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

5.2.3 Provide louvered double-leaf door. For adequate ventilation.

5.2.4 Provide high-level louvered glass. For adequate ventilation.

5.2.5 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

5.2.6 Provide non-slip epoxy paint for plant

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

5.3.2 Provide floor trap. Floor level shall

5.4 Distribution pipes. 5.4.1 Provide beam holes of dimensions

5.4.2 Position of beam holes shall be along

No. Item Mechanical Requirement Action Remark

6.0 Main fire alarm panel Architect and

7.0 Gas cylinder for fire

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – OFFICE BUILDINGS

Hose reel Break glass

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – HOSTELS AND DORMITORIES

BUILDING EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Single storey Not required Not required

2 storeys to 3 storeys Hose reel Break glass

Hose reel Break glass

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM SELECTION – HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES