OCCUPANCY TYPE
(new building)
|
CODE REF. |
SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS |
AMBULATORY |
|
No Requirement |
ASSEMBLY |
(12.3.5.1, 12.3.5.2 and 9.7)
Check also Table 12.1.6 |
Yes, required when the total aggregate occupant load exceeds 300 occupants.Required also on following occupancies;
(1) Dance Halls
(2) Discotheques
(3) Nightclubs
(4) Festival Seating |
BUSINESS |
|
No Requirement |
HEALTHCARE |
(18.3.5.1, 18.3.5.2 and 9.7) |
Yes, using quick-response or residential sprinklers throughout smoke compartments containing patient sleeping rooms and in light hazard areas |
EDUCATIONAL |
(14.3.5.1, up to 14.3.5.4 and 9.7) |
Yes, required when;a) building >1,120 sqm
b) > 4 stories in height
c) required on basement |
ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
|
(24.3.5.1 and 9.7) |
Yes, required as per NFPA. But QCDD doesn't requires. |
HOTELS AND DORMITORIES
|
(28.3.5.1 and 9.7) |
Yes, whole building is required to be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler in accordance with 28.3.5.3 |
APARTMENTS
|
(30.3.5.1 and 9.7) |
Yes, whole building is required to be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler in accordance with 30.3.5.3. Listed quick-response or listed residential sprinklers shall be used throughout all dwelling units. |
MERCANTILE
|
(36.3.5.1 and 9.7) |
Yes required if;a) building is three or more storey in height
b) gross area >1,115 sqm
c) basement floor > 232 sqm
d) multiple occupancies |
INDUSTRIAL
|
(40.3.5) |
No requirements |
STORAGE
|
(42.3.5) |
No requirements |