FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT, Part I

Pre-Construction Phase (FALAR 1)

Project: PROPOSED TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Location: Buag, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Owner: Ms. Editha A. Remolazo

Prepared by: Approved by:

Engr. Leonido A. Costales Jr. Ms. Editha A. Remolazo

Civil Engineer Owner

Reg. No.: 0033152

TIN : 135-409-044
PTR No.: 0058887
Date : January 31, 2013
Place : Bayombong, N.V.
1. Objectives
This is a compilation of the plans/specifications and design analysis submitted by the
Architect/Engineer.
It deals with life safety from fire, smoke and like emergencies of the proposed project.
 It covers construction, protection and occupancy features to minimize danger to life from fire,
smoke, vapor and fumes before buildings are vacated.
 It specifies the number, size and arrangement of means of egress sufficient to permit prompt
and safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other conditions dangerous to life and property.
2. Short Project Description
The proposed project is a 2-storey residential and apartment building located at Buag, Bambang,
Nueva Vizcaya owned by Ms. Editha A. Remolazo.
The proposed building will be composed of concrete columns, beams, concrete hollow blocks, steel
trusses and purlins, steel casement windows, metal roofing and eaves, wooden ceiling and
furnitures.
It is composed of three (3) door residential building: the first door is the main building and the other
2 doors at the back are apartment buildings. There are 10 rooms total; one room at the ground floor
and three rooms at the second floor in the main building. The other 2 doors is composed of three
rooms each at the second level; a kitchen, dining area, and 2 toilet/bathrooms each.
3. Statement of who is the enforcing authority for the National Building Code and the Fire Code of
the Philippines.
 The administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code (National Building Code of
the Philippines, P.D. 1096) including the imposition of penalties for administrative violations
thereof is hereby vested in the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications,
hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary".
 P.D. 1096 directed the DPWH Secretary to prescribe standards, rules and regulations on fire
resistivity. However, on 25 March 1978, The President issued P.D. 1185 known as the Fire
Code of the Phil, which more than satisfied the requirements called for by P.D. 1096.
Implementation was vested to the Dept. of Natl. Defense and was assigned to and enforced
by the Chief of the Local Fire Service (CLFS) in each municipality or City.
 The Administration and Enforcement of the Fire Code (R.A. No. 9514: “FIRE CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES OF 2008”) and this IRR shall be under the direct supervision and control of the
Chief, BFP, through the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act
No. 6975, the DILG Reorganization Act of 1990 as amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
Professionalization Act of 2004.
4. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the design.
 The National Building Code of the Philippines, P.D. 1096, 1977
 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9514 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008”.
  National Structural Code of the Phil. (NSCP) Vol. I (Buildings), 1992 Ed., Association of
Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP)
 Code on Sanitation of the Philippines, PD No. 856
 Plumbing Design and Estimate, Max Fajardo Jr.
5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.
a. Building Classification and Construction
Residential. The proposed building is classified as Residential occupancy in which sleeping
accommodations are provided for normal residential purposes and include all buildings
designed to provide sleeping accommodations.
Type of Construction- Type III. The proposed residential building will be made up of
masonry and wood construction. The structural elements are strictly made up of materials
in accordance with the Code. In addition, the proposed building will be one-hour fire-
resistive throughout. The Exterior walls shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
b. Hazards of contents and combustible loading including fire scenarios adopted if design is
performance based;
Low Hazard. The proposed building is classified as Low hazard since it is low in
combustibility that no self-propagating fire therein can occur and that consequently, the
only probable danger requiring the use of emergency exits will be from panic, fumes or
smoke or fire from some external source.
c. Occupancy Classification
Group A. The proposed building construction is classified as Group A – Residential, which is
a one-family dwelling with an occupant of not more than 10 persons..
d. Structural Requirements/Separation of Building Spaces
 The design and construction of the proposed building and its structures will be in
compliance with the provisions of the National Structural Code for Buildings, latest
edition, adopted and promulgated by the Board of examiners of Civil Engineers pursuant
to Republic Act Numbered 544, as amended, otherwise known as the "Civil Engineering
Law".
 All electrical systems and installations in this building is in conformity to the provisions
of the Philippine Electrical Code, latest edition, adopted and promulgated by the Board
of Electrical Engineering Examiners pursuant to Republic Act No. 184, otherwise known
as the Electrical Engineering Law.
 The location of the proposed residential building adjoins or has direct access to the
National Road. The front wall has a setback of 1.5 meters from the front property line.
Both sides of the building are made of Fire-Resistive Walls. The whole lot will be
surrounded with concrete fence of at least 2.0 meters high.
 The building will be constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and
ventilation. The clear height of habitable rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms and utility
rooms will be 2.65 meters measured from floor to ceiling.

 The average area of the bedrooms is 12.0 square meters; kitchen: 8.40 square meters;
and 2.20 square meters for bathrooms.
  The proposed building will be provided with adequate and potable water supply,
plumbing installation, and suitable wastewater treatment or disposal system, storm
water drainage, and other measures required for the protection and promotion of
health of persons occupying the premises and others living nearby.
 Water Supply system is provided by constructing deepwell for the abstraction of
groundwater and is subject to the provisions of the Water Code of the Philippines.
 The water piping installations inside buildings and premises shall conform to the
provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
 Wastewater Disposal System for the proposed building will be through “Imhoff” or
Septic Tank. Sanitary and industrial plumbing installations inside buildings and premises
shall conform to the provisions of the National Plumbing Code.
e. Exit and egress description
i. Basis of design;
The design was based on the “FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 2008” (R.A. No. 9514)
ii. Number of exits;
The proposed building is composed of two exits; one at the front and one at the back.
The first floor is more or less 3.0 meters high from the ground.
iii. Travel distances;
Travel distance from the farthest point to exit doors is more or less 4 to 5 meters away.
f. Fire Suppression Description
Portable extinguishers will be provided; one at the ground floor and one at the first floor
along the hallway. LPG cylinders will not be placed directly adjacent to electrical
convenience outlets and/or switches.
As a precaution, if the burner does not have an automatic igniter, a lighted match stick shall
be placed on the burner before the gas knob is turned on. Tank/cylinder valves/regulators
shall be closed after the LPG appliance is used.
Design criteria used for sprinkler system/standpipe. For the proposed building, dry
standpipes are not required in accordance to Section 1212b of the Fire Code.
g. Fire detection, alarm, communication and evacuation systems
Description of each system including features and controls. Fire detection, alarm, and
communication systems, if required will be in accordance with NFPA 72 and the Philippine
Electrical Code. An emergency evacuation plan will be posted on strategic and conspicuous
locations in the proposed building. This shall be drawn with a photo-luminiscent background
to be readable in case of power failure. The minimum dimension shall be 8 ½ inches in
height and 11 inches in width.

h. Exit light and emergency lighting systems

 In this proposed project, emergency lighting facilities shall be provided for means of egress
in case of power failure subject to the approval of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction as to the suitability of the equipment for its intended use and the conditions in
the individual premises.
i. Emergency Power Supply
Description. Emergency power supply is not applicable in this project. Power supply will be
taken from the local electrical supplier, NUVELCO.
j. Fire Department Access
Description and location of street hydrant and BFP station. BFP Station of Bambang is more
or less a kilometer away from the proposed building, which is always ready to serve as
needed. Telephone call is always available at the BFP station.