The Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 · The Code of Practice for Fire Safety ......

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The Code of Practice for Fire Safety The Code of Practice for Fire Safety

in Buildings 2011in Buildings 2011It comprises 7 parts and 1 annex:It comprises 7 parts and 1 annex:

Part A IntroductionPart A Introduction

Part B Means of EscapePart B Means of Escape

Part C Fire Resisting ConstructionPart C Fire Resisting Construction

Part D Means of AccessPart D Means of Access

Part E Fire Properties of Building Part E Fire Properties of Building

Elements and ComponentsElements and Components

Part F Fire Safety ManagementPart F Fire Safety Management

Part G Guidelines on Fire EngineeringPart G Guidelines on Fire Engineering

Annex A List of Codes of Practice and Annex A List of Codes of Practice and

Guides issued by Licensing Guides issued by Licensing

Authorities for Licensed Authorities for Licensed

Premises Premises

Mr. Junkers LamMr. Junkers Lam

Senior Building SurveyorSenior Building Surveyor

of Buildings Departmentof Buildings Department

(9 Sept 2013)(9 Sept 2013)

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction -- Fire Safety ObjectivesFire Safety Objectives

(a) Life Safety(a) Life Safety

1.1. protection of life of buildingprotection of life of building occupantsoccupants

2.2. minimization of fire spreadminimization of fire spread between fire compartmentsbetween fire compartments

3.3. prevention of building collapseprevention of building collapse as a result of fireas a result of fire

4.4. facilitation offacilitation of firefightingfirefighting and rescueand rescue by fire services personnelby fire services personnel

(b)(b) Property ProtectionProperty Protection

1.1. minimization of fire spreadminimization of fire spread between fire compartmentsbetween fire compartments

2.2. prevention of building collapseprevention of building collapse as a result of fireas a result of fire

3.3. minimization of fire spreadminimization of fire spread between buildingsbetween buildings

4. facilitation of4. facilitation of firefightingfirefighting and rescueand rescue by fire services personnelby fire services personnel

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Part A : IntroductionPart A : Introduction -- Functional StatementsFunctional Statements

�� Means of Escape :Means of Escape : B(P)R 41(1)B(P)R 41(1)

�� Fire Resisting Construction :Fire Resisting Construction : B(C)R 90B(C)R 90

�� Means of AccessMeans of Access :: B(P)R 41A, 41B, 41C and B(P)R 41A, 41B, 41C and 41D41D

�� Fire Safety Management :Fire Safety Management : The fire safety The fire safety provisions provided in a building shall be provisions provided in a building shall be availableavailableduring fire emergency.during fire emergency.

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction -- Performance RequirementsPerformance Requirements

for Means of Escape

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction -- Performance RequirementsPerformance Requirementsfor for Fire Resisting ConstructionFire Resisting Construction

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Part A : IntroductionPart A : Introduction

Performance Requirements for Means of Access

Performance Requirement for Fire Safety Management

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Part A : IntroductionPart A : Introduction

ComplianceCompliance with Performance Requirementswith Performance Requirements

�� complying with thecomplying with the DeemedDeemed--toto--ComplyComply

provisions orprovisions or

�� formulating anformulating an Alternative SolutionAlternative Solution which which

complies with the Performance Requirements, complies with the Performance Requirements,

oror

�� a combination ofa combination of (a) and (b).(a) and (b).

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction -- 8 Use Classifications :8 Use Classifications :

1.1. ResidentialResidential

2.2. Hotel and similar Transient Hotel and similar Transient AccommodationAccommodation

3. Institutional3. Institutional

4. Commercial4. Commercial

5. Assembly5. Assembly

6. Industrial6. Industrial

7. 7. CarparksCarparks

8. Plant Rooms & the like8. Plant Rooms & the like

1a. House type dwellings

1b. Flats

1c. Tenement houses

3a. Health/child care facilities

3b. Detention and correctional centres

4a. Business facilities

4b. Mercantile facilities

5a. Places of Public Entertainment

5b. Educational establishments

5c. Transport facilities

5d. Other assembly premises

6a. Industrial workplaces

6b. Warehouses

6c. Storage, manufacturing of hazardous / dangerous goods

premises

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Part A : IntroductionPart A : Introduction –– DefinitionsDefinitions

““Bounding ConditionsBounding Conditions”” means the set of fire safety provisions thatmeans the set of fire safety provisions thatmust be maintainedmust be maintained as a result of a performanceas a result of a performance--based approach to based approach to the fire safety design and that ifthe fire safety design and that if altered will invalidatealtered will invalidate the performancethe performance--based fire safety design.based fire safety design.

““Compartment areaCompartment area”” means themeans the area area of the floors of a building of the floors of a building contained within the external surfaces of a fire compartment.contained within the external surfaces of a fire compartment.

““Element of ConstructionElement of Construction”” means:means:

-- any floor, beam, column, or hanger;any floor, beam, column, or hanger;

-- any any loadbearingloadbearing wall or wall or loadbearingloadbearing member other than a member member other than a member forming the roof or part of the roof;forming the roof or part of the roof;

-- any required staircase including the landings and supports therany required staircase including the landings and supports thereto.eto.

(Note: Any (Note: Any raised flooringraised flooring systemsystem at a height of not more than 600 mm at a height of not more than 600 mm from the original floor will not be considered as an element of from the original floor will not be considered as an element of construction. In such case, the compartment walls or other fire construction. In such case, the compartment walls or other fire barriers barriers should start from the structural floor and not just rest on the should start from the structural floor and not just rest on the raised floor.)raised floor.)

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction –– DefinitionsDefinitions

““Fire barrierFire barrier”” means the construction that has a means the construction that has a fire resistance ratingfire resistance ratingseparating one space from another.separating one space from another. It may form part of a fire It may form part of a fire compartment.compartment.

““Fire compartmentFire compartment”” means a space enclosed by means a space enclosed by fire barriersfire barriers or or appropriate construction to all sides such that fire appropriate construction to all sides such that fire will not spreadwill not spread from from the space; or spread into adjoining space. the space; or spread into adjoining space.

““Fire resistance rating (FRRFire resistance rating (FRR))”” means the period of time that a means the period of time that a building element is capable of resisting the action of fire whenbuilding element is capable of resisting the action of fire when tested in tested in accordance with ISO 834, BS 476: Parts 20 to 24 or equivalent. accordance with ISO 834, BS 476: Parts 20 to 24 or equivalent. Fire Fire resistance ratings are designated by three terms, to represent tresistance ratings are designated by three terms, to represent the make he make up of the element of construction, i.e.up of the element of construction, i.e. X/Y/Z =X/Y/Z = 120/120/120120/120/120, where:, where:

X X -- StabilityStability fire resistance rating (minutes)fire resistance rating (minutes)

Y Y -- IntegrityIntegrity fire resistance rating (minutes)fire resistance rating (minutes)

Z Z -- InsulationInsulation fire resistance rating (minutes)fire resistance rating (minutes)

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Part A : Introduction Part A : Introduction –– DefinitionsDefinitions“Protected Exit” & “Ultimate Place of Safety”

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Part B :Part B : Means of EscapeMeans of Escape

Assessment of occupant capacity (Table B1)

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Lighting requirements for exit routes / refuge Lighting requirements for exit routes / refuge area / PPE (area / PPE (Clauses B5.5, B18.2(g), B18.3 and Clauses B5.5, B18.2(g), B18.3 and B25.6B25.6))

��Lighting can be aLighting can be a combinationcombination of natural and of natural and artificial light (30 artificial light (30 luxlux min.)min.)

��Backed up by emergency lighting system Backed up by emergency lighting system should be provided according to the FSI Codeshould be provided according to the FSI Code(2 (2 luxlux deleted)deleted)

Requirements onRequirements on directional directional andand exit signs exit signs

to be provided to exit routes (to be provided to exit routes (Clauses B5.10, Clauses B5.10, B17.2B17.2) in accordance with the FSI Code) in accordance with the FSI Code

(new)(new)

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Signage for roofSignage for roof not accessiblenot accessible by required staircases (by required staircases (Clause B5.11Clause B5.11))

Access to another required staircases without passing through other person’s private premises (Clause B8.2) (new for 15-storey)

(new)

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Exits Exits atat GroundGround FloorFloor ((Clause B9.1Clause B9.1)) (protected lobby clarified)(protected lobby clarified)

Ventilated staircase (Clause B10.5) (open staircase deleted)

• At least 50% of its perimeter is open to external air with at least 50% of the

opening is on the long face and at least 25% of the opening is on the other faces;

• The length of opening should be measured on plan and is open from the top of

the balustrade or parapet to the underside of the flight of the staircase immediately

above;

• The openings should be evenly distributed across the elevations; and

• Complying with the requirements in Part C (i.e. Fire Resisting Construction)

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Travel Distance for Use Classes 1 & 2 (i.e. Residential & Hotels)

(Clauses B11.2 and B11.3) (no more ‘Direct Distance’)

deadend travel

distance (d2)

﹤15m

deadend travel distance (d1)﹤24m

(d3)﹤24m

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Travel Distance for Other Use Classifications

(Clauses B11.2 and B11.3)

Use Class 3:

d1 or d4 + d5

﹤12m

Others:

d1 or d4 + d5

﹤18m

Use Class 3:

d1 + d7

﹤30m

Others:

d1 + d7

﹤36m

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Travel Distance for Balcony Approach

(Clauses B11.2 and B11.3)

With deadend situation:

Use Classes 3 to 8:

Deadend travel distance

d1 ﹤24m

Not in deadend

situation:

Use Classes 1 & 2:

d4 or d5 + d6﹤45m

Other Use Classes :

d2 + d4 or d1+d5+d6

﹤45m

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Access to exit for domestic unit havingAccess to exit for domestic unit having three or more three or more

levelslevels ((Clause B11.4Clause B11.4)) (new, e.g. for penthouse units)(new, e.g. for penthouse units)

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Discharge value of a required staircaseDischarge value of a required staircase ((Table Table B3 and B4B3 and B4)) (no more 1900mm)(no more 1900mm)

Table B3 (Non-sprinkler)

Table B4 (Sprinkler)

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Requirements on security measures installed at exit Requirements on security measures installed at exit

doors (doors (Clause B13.2Clause B13.2)) (clearer requirement (clearer requirement ‘‘should should notnot

be encasedbe encased’’))

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Provision ofProvision of protected lobbyprotected lobby to the requiredto the required

staircase serving basement (staircase serving basement (Clause B17.5Clause B17.5))

A protected lobby should be provided to every A protected lobby should be provided to every

required staircase serving the basement,required staircase serving the basement, exceptexcept

�� the required staircase provided with athe required staircase provided with apressurizationpressurization system complying with the FSI system complying with the FSI Code; orCode; or

�� it is anit is an independentindependent staircasestaircase

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Special Provisions on Means of Escape for Use Special Provisions on Means of Escape for Use ClassificationClassification 5a5a ((Section 3Section 3) () (clearer requirements on clearer requirements on MoEMoE for PPE for PPE ))

�� The requirements on in PNAP APPThe requirements on in PNAP APP--14 have been 14 have been incorporated (incorporated (Clauses B19.2, B20.9, B27.1 to B27.9Clauses B19.2, B20.9, B27.1 to B27.9))

�� Clause B27.2(vi) states aClause B27.2(vi) states at the transition point (a cinema in t the transition point (a cinema in a nona non--domestic bldg) where there is adomestic bldg) where there is a change in the change in the dimensiondimension of treads and risers should be provided with:of treads and risers should be provided with:

-- a flat landing of length not less thana flat landing of length not less than twice the widthtwice the width of the of the required staircase; andrequired staircase; and

-- a notice in English and Chinese with words anda notice in English and Chinese with words andcharacters characters ““Beware of steps changeBeware of steps change”” and and ““小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級小心梯級高度改變高度改變高度改變高度改變高度改變高度改變高度改變高度改變”” of not less of not less than 50mm highthan 50mm high

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Exit Requirements for UseExit Requirements for Use

ClassificationClassification 5a (e.g. PPE)5a (e.g. PPE)((Section 3Section 3))

�� Use Classification 5aUse Classification 5a ﹤﹤﹤﹤﹤﹤﹤﹤12m12mabove pavement level, the exit above pavement level, the exit width should comply withwidth should comply withTable B2Table B2..

�� Use Classification 5aUse Classification 5a > 12m> 12mabove pavement level, the exit above pavement level, the exit width should comply withwidth should comply withTable B5Table B5.. (i.e. wider)(i.e. wider)

�� Minimum exit width is Minimum exit width is 1050mm1050mm

Table B5

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Part C :Part C : Fire Resisting ConstructionFire Resisting Construction

�� Every buildings should be Every buildings should be divided into fire compartmentdivided into fire compartmentnot exceeding the sizenot exceeding the size ((mm22) ) stipulated instipulated in Table C1Table C1

�� Every element of construction Every element of construction and fire barrier should have and fire barrier should have anan FRRFRR not less than that not less than that specifies inspecifies in Table C1Table C1

�� All All openings, joints and openings, joints and penetrationspenetrations should be should be protected by materials with protected by materials with FRR not less than that of the FRR not less than that of the fire barriersfire barriers (i.e. (i.e. no more no more ½½FRP of that of the wall)FRP of that of the wall)

Table C1

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Table C2

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Separation between Adjoining Buildings (Clause C5.2) (new)

θθθθ ﹥﹥﹥﹥ 135o :

separation ﹤900mm

- external wall should

be imperforated and

having an FRR ≥ the

FRR of internal

element of construction,

separation ﹥900mm

- unprotected opening

αααα ≤ 135o :

separation ﹤900mm

- external wall/roof should

be imperforated and having

an FRR ≥ the FRR of the

internal element of

construction/storey below

the roof

separation between 900mm

and 1800mm

-fixed light having an FRR ≥

the FRR of that storey

separation ﹥1800mm

- unprotected opening

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Protection of flats inProtection of flats in UseUse ClassificationsClassifications 11 andand 22

((Clause C6.1Clause C6.1)) (new)(new)

�� CommonCommon internal corridorinternal corridor should be protected should be protected by fire barriers having an FRR that complies by fire barriers having an FRR that complies with Table C1;with Table C1;

�� DoorsDoors of each flat/guestroom should have an of each flat/guestroom should have an FRR not less than that of the common internal FRR not less than that of the common internal corridor;corridor;

�� AA smoke sealsmoke seal should be installed to each fire should be installed to each fire rated door.rated door.

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Separation betweenSeparation between different Usedifferent Use Classifications and/orClassifications and/ordifferent occupanciesdifferent occupancies

Any part of a building that are of different Use ClassificationsAny part of a building that are of different Use Classificationsand/or different occupancies should be separated by fire barrierand/or different occupancies should be separated by fire barriers s havinghaving the longer FRRthe longer FRR in respect of the Use Classification in respect of the Use Classification ((Clause C7.1Clause C7.1))

Fire barrier isFire barrier is not requirednot required for :for :

�� ancillary use (ancillary use (Clause C7.2Clause C7.2))

�� different occupancies for Use Classification 4a and retail different occupancies for Use Classification 4a and retail shops in Use Classification 4bshops in Use Classification 4b ((Clause C7.3Clause C7.3))

�� shopping arcade in Use Classification 4b (shopping arcade in Use Classification 4b (Clause C7.4Clause C7.4))

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Protection of openings through fire barriers Protection of openings through fire barriers

((Clause C8.1Clause C8.1)) (clearer requirements)(clearer requirements)

�� Any openings in the fire compartment wall should be Any openings in the fire compartment wall should be protected by fire rated doors and fire shutters having protected by fire rated doors and fire shutters having an FRR, with regard to the criteria ofan FRR, with regard to the criteria of integrityintegrity and and insulationinsulation, of, of not less thannot less than that of the fire that of the fire compartment.compartment.

�� The requirement on the criterion ofThe requirement on the criterion of insulationinsulation for fire for fire rated doors and fire shutters is not apply when the rated doors and fire shutters is not apply when the total width of the openings to be formedtotal width of the openings to be formed is not more is not more than 25%than 25% of the length of such compartment wall.of the length of such compartment wall.

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Protection ofProtection of LiftsLifts

�� FRR of FRR of lift shaftlift shaft ≥≥ 120/120/120 120/120/120 ((Clause C9.1Clause C9.1))

�� Holes in a lift shaft wall Holes in a lift shaft wall –– filled and sealed to maintain filled and sealed to maintain the FRR of the wall the FRR of the wall ((Clause C9.1Clause C9.1))

�� FRR of FRR of lift doorlift door at the landing at the landing ≥≥ --/120//120/-- ((Clause Clause C9.1C9.1)()(i.e.i.e. insulation insulation notnot requiredrequired))

�� Where a lift serving Where a lift serving basementbasement is connected with the is connected with the storeysstoreys above ground storey, aabove ground storey, a smoke seal lobbysmoke seal lobbyshould be provided to the lift doors atshould be provided to the lift doors at basementbasement. . ((Clause C9.1Clause C9.1))

�� Provided that the lift machine or pulley room is Provided that the lift machine or pulley room is completely separated by fire barriers from the rest of completely separated by fire barriers from the rest of the building, fire resisting construction isthe building, fire resisting construction is not requirednot requiredfor the lift car, including its shaft and landing doors, for the lift car, including its shaft and landing doors, serving aserving a single single fire compartment. fire compartment. ((Clause C9.2Clause C9.2))

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Protection ofProtection of openingsopenings between floors (between floors (Clause Clause C10.1C10.1)()(clearer requirementsclearer requirements))

�� This Clause is applicable toThis Clause is applicable to sprinkler sprinkler protected buildingprotected buildingonly.only.

�� 450mm 450mm downstanddownstand with FRR not less than with FRR not less than --/30//30/-- should should be provided around the opening at the underside of the be provided around the opening at the underside of the floor/false ceiling.floor/false ceiling.

�� smoke curtainsmoke curtain activated by a smoke detection system activated by a smoke detection system may bemay be acceptedaccepted, other alternatives in Para. 12.1 are , other alternatives in Para. 12.1 are deleted.deleted.

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�� the atrium should bethe atrium should be

separatedseparated from the rest of from the rest of

the building by fire the building by fire

barriers having an FRR of barriers having an FRR of

not less than that of the not less than that of the

surrounding. surrounding.

�� a < 15ma < 15m with a maximum with a maximum

ofof 3 interconnected floors3 interconnected floors

�� volume volume < 28000 m< 28000 m33

�� An effectiveAn effective sprinkler sprinkler

systemsystem to the satisfaction to the satisfaction

of the Director of Fire of the Director of Fire

ServicesServices

Protection of atrium (Clause C10.3) (new)

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Clause C11.1Clause C11.1

�� Spandrel having FRR Spandrel having FRR ≥≥ that of that of intervening floorintervening floor

�� a a ≥≥ 900 mm spandrel900 mm spandrel

�� b b ≥≥ 500 mm500 mm projection (new)projection (new)

�� This Clause does not apply to This Clause does not apply to single family house or a sprinkler single family house or a sprinkler protected buildingprotected building


�� For Use Classification 1, For Use Classification 1, openings of not more thanopenings of not more than110mm in diameter110mm in diameter are allowed are allowed at the fire rated spandrel of the at the fire rated spandrel of the kitchen and bathroom for the kitchen and bathroom for the passing of plumbing andpassing of plumbing anddrainage pipe.drainage pipe.

Protection against external fire spread (clearer requirements)

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Protection of domesticProtection of domestic kitchenkitchen ((Clause C13.3Clause C13.3))

Kitchen adjacent to the single exit door of Kitchen adjacent to the single exit door of Use Classification 1Use Classification 1 should be should be

separated from the rest of the premises by:separated from the rest of the premises by:

�� Walls Walls ≥≥ --/30/30/30/30

�� Door Door ≥≥ --/30/30/30/30

Protection ofProtection of open kitchenopen kitchen ((Clause C13.4Clause C13.4)) (new)(new)

�� The flat and the lobby outside the flat unit should be providThe flat and the lobby outside the flat unit should be provided withed with

smoke detectors smoke detectors

�� SprinklerSprinkler head should be provided at the ceiling immediately above the head should be provided at the ceiling immediately above the

open kitchenopen kitchen

�� The smoke detectors and sprinkler should be complied with theThe smoke detectors and sprinkler should be complied with the FSI FSI

Code and The alarm signal should beCode and The alarm signal should be linked to the fire services control linked to the fire services control

panel/ the building management office/the caretakerpanel/ the building management office/the caretaker’’s offices office and the and the

common fire alarm system of that floorcommon fire alarm system of that floor

�� AA 600mm wide shielding wall600mm wide shielding wall having an FRR of not less than having an FRR of not less than --/30/30 /30/30

should be provided adjacent to the flat exit doorshould be provided adjacent to the flat exit door

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Protection ofProtection of Basement Basement ((Clause C14.1Clause C14.1))

4hrs4hrs (forming the(forming the compartmentcompartment) and) and 2hrs (within basement)2hrs (within basement)

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Bottom gapBottom gap of fire rated door (of fire rated door (Clause C16.4Clause C16.4) )

(4mm (4mm �� 10mm max10mm max))

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�� If the FRR of D1 If the FRR of D1 ≥≥ the FRR of the FRR of the fire barriers of that storey, the fire barriers of that storey, FRR is not required for D2; orFRR is not required for D2; or

�� If D1 and D2 have the same If D1 and D2 have the same FRR, the FRR of D1 and D2 FRR, the FRR of D1 and D2 ≥≥½½ of the FRR of the fire barriers of the FRR of the fire barriers of that lobby.of that lobby.

�� D1 and D2 should beD1 and D2 should be smoke smoke sealed. sealed.

D1

D2

FRR requirements of protected lobby (Clause C16.5)

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Fire Safety Provisions forFire Safety Provisions for CinemasCinemas and and TheatresTheatres


�� The requirements on fire resisting construction for The requirements on fire resisting construction for cinemas incinemas in PNAP APPPNAP APP--1414 have beenhave been incorporatedincorporated..


�� Theatres should beTheatres should be sprinkler protectedsprinkler protected

�� The proscenium wall separating the stage and the The proscenium wall separating the stage and the seating area should have anseating area should have an FRRFRR of not less than of not less than

--/60/60 and/60/60 and fire curtainfire curtain of not less than of not less than --/30//30/--..

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Part D :Part D : Means of AccessMeans of Access

(Not many amendments)(Not many amendments)

Maximum distanceMaximum distance to be served by a firemanto be served by a fireman’’s lift s lift ((Clause D8.4Clause D8.4) and a ) and a firefightingfirefighting and rescue stairway and rescue stairway ((Clause D15.6Clause D15.6))

��The max. direct line measurement (open plan) is The max. direct line measurement (open plan) is changed from 40m =>changed from 40m => 45m45m

Protection of a firefighting and rescue stairway (FRS)Protection of a firefighting and rescue stairway (FRS)

((Clauses D17.2Clauses D17.2) () (from double => not less thanfrom double => not less than))

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Part E :Part E : Fire Properties of Building Fire Properties of Building

Elements and Components Elements and Components

Acceptable test standardsAcceptable test standards ((Clause E1.3Clause E1.3))

�� Relevant parts of theRelevant parts of the InternationalInternational standard ofstandard of ISOISO

�� The national standards stipulated in this PartThe national standards stipulated in this Part

�� Where it is intended to useWhere it is intended to use other standardsother standards, , authorized persons should demonstrate complying authorized persons should demonstrate complying with Clause E16.2 that such standards arewith Clause E16.2 that such standards are equivalentequivalentor not inferior to the international or the national or not inferior to the international or the national standards stipulated in this Part. standards stipulated in this Part.

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Part E :Part E : Fire Properties of Building Fire Properties of Building

Elements and ComponentsElements and Components

This Part providesThis Part provides test standardstest standards for:for:

�� LoadbearingLoadbearing elements (elements (Subsection E3Subsection E3))

�� NonNon--loadbearingloadbearing elements (elements (Subsection E4Subsection E4))

�� Doors, windows, shutters (Doors, windows, shutters (Subsection E5Subsection E5))

�� Ventilation ducts (Ventilation ducts (Subsection E6Subsection E6))

�� General penetrations (General penetrations (Subsection E7Subsection E7))

�� Fire and smoke dampers (Fire and smoke dampers (Subsection E8Subsection E8))

�� Smoke leakage for fire rated doors and doors with smoke seals Smoke leakage for fire rated doors and doors with smoke seals ((Subsection E9Subsection E9))

�� NonNon--combustibility (combustibility (Subsection E10Subsection E10); Limited combustibility); Limited combustibility((Subsection E11Subsection E11))

�� External facades (External facades (Subsection E12Subsection E12))

�� Internal wall and ceiling linings and decorative finishes Internal wall and ceiling linings and decorative finishes ((Subsection E13Subsection E13))

�� Floor linings and floor coverings (Floor linings and floor coverings (Subsection E14Subsection E14))

�� Acoustic and thermal insulation (Acoustic and thermal insulation (Subsection E15Subsection E15))

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Part F :Part F : Fire Safety ManagementFire Safety Management

Where the fire safety design of a building,Where the fire safety design of a building,

�� follow thefollow the DeemedDeemed--toto--Comply Comply provisions, this provisions, this Part is advisory in naturePart is advisory in nature

�� the fire safety management plan supporting the the fire safety management plan supporting the firefire safety assessment reportsafety assessment report will form part of will form part of the approved general building plans and the the approved general building plans and the compliance of fire safety management plan will compliance of fire safety management plan will be imposed as abe imposed as a conditioncondition when granting when granting modification under the BO s.42modification under the BO s.42

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Part F :Part F : Fire Safety ManagementFire Safety Management

The The fire safety managementfire safety management plan includes:plan includes:

�� maintenance planmaintenance plan : approved plans; : approved plans;

documents & maintenance documents & maintenance

schedules & repair records etcschedules & repair records etc

�� training plantraining plan : staff duties; training : staff duties; training

programmes & fire drills etcprogrammes & fire drills etc

�� fire action planfire action plan : : procedures in case procedures in case

of fire; who to inform occupants and of fire; who to inform occupants and

assist them to escape to the ultimate assist them to escape to the ultimate

place of safety; any contingency plan place of safety; any contingency plan

or evacuation plan etc.or evacuation plan etc.

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�� Section 1 Section 1 –– IntroductionIntroduction

�� Section 2 Section 2 –– Framework for Fire EngineeringFramework for Fire Engineering

�� Section 3 Section 3 –– Introduction to Fire EngineeringIntroduction to Fire Engineering

�� Section 4 Section 4 –– Methodologies of Fire EngineeringMethodologies of Fire Engineering

�� Section 5 Section 5 –– Fire Safety Fire Safety SubSub--systemssystems

�� Section 6 Section 6 –– Design by Fire EngineeringDesign by Fire Engineering

�� Section 7 Section 7 –– Fire Safety Assessment ReportFire Safety Assessment Report

�� Section 8 Section 8 –– Bounding ConditionsBounding Conditions

�� Section 9 Section 9 –– Computer ModelComputer Model

�� Section 10 Section 10 –– ReferencesReferences

(please refer to the Code for details)(please refer to the Code for details)

Part G :Part G : Guidelines on Fire EngineeringGuidelines on Fire Engineering

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Part G Section 5Part G Section 5 : Sub: Sub--systems conceptsystems concept

Fire Engineering Design Meets PRs

Fire Engineering Design Meets PRs

Fire Initiation

and

Development

(Sub-system 1)

Fire Initiation

and

Development

(Sub-system 1) Smoke

Development,

Spread and

Control

(Sub-system 2)

Smoke

Development,

Spread and

Control

(Sub-system 2)

Fire Detection,

Warning and

Automatic

Suppression

(Sub-system 3)

Fire Detection,

Warning and

Automatic

Suppression

(Sub-system 3)

Fire Spread,

Impact and

Control

(Sub-system 4)

Fire Spread,

Impact and

Control

(Sub-system 4)

Occupant

Characteristics

and Evacuation

(Sub-system 5)

Occupant

Characteristics

and Evacuation

(Sub-system 5)

Fire Service

Intervention

(Sub-system 6)

Fire Service

Intervention

(Sub-system 6)

Fire Engineering Assessment

Fire Engineering Assessment

Guidance (e.g. Building

Classification /

Occupancy …. etc)

Guidance (e.g. Building

Classification /

Occupancy …. etc)

Evaluation

Acceptance?(Deterministic / Probabilistic /

Equivalence or Absolute)

Evaluation

Acceptance?(Deterministic / Probabilistic /

Equivalence or Absolute)

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MoEMoE

FRCFRC

MoAMoA

Final key point:Final key point:

Main Main ConceptConcept of Fire Safetyof Fire Safety

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