FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM FOR PORTA CABINS & TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
Occupancy Classification Building Configuration Fire Fighting System Requirements Special Requirement
Habitable Height (m) Max Area (sq.m.) per level Hazard Classification (1) Automatic Fixed Extinguishing System (2) (NFPA 13) Standpipe System (3) (NFPA 14) Hose Reel System (4) (NFPA 14) Suggested Fire Pump (5) Min. Capacity (gpm) (NFPA 20) Min. Fire Water Tank (6) Capacity (gallons) (NFPA 22) Min Fire Pump Room Area (7) (sq. meters)
CLASS A - PORTA CABINS 2 Storeys ≤7.5 35/unit NA NR NR NR NR NR NA
CLASS B - TEMPORARY BUILDINGS (G+1) with internal corridors ≤7.5 20m length of each compartment NA NR NR R 50 750 (15 mins.) 8 (7a)
(G+2) with open-sided corridors ≤10 ≤500 NA NR NR R 50 - 100 750 - 1,500 (15 mins.) 18 (7a)
CLASS C - RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED

ABBREVIATIONS:
R = REQUIRED | NA = NOT APPLICABLE | NR - NO REQUIREMENT

Note:
Other requirement not covered nor specified in this standard / guideline must be referred to relevant NFPA Code & Standards or consult with CDD engineers for compliance.

Superscript Description:

1 - Classification is used for the purpose of sprinkler design only.
1a - Light hazard for residential units & ordinary for basement parking areas

2 - Refers to sprinkler protection only (other system can be used as alternative). Comply with NFPA 13 for all other requirements not specified in this guidelines.
2a - Sprinkler protection shall be required in two or more level of basement. No sprinkler requirement for upper floors.
2a.1 - Sprinklers required if Basement exceeds 1,115 sq.m. No sprinkler required for upper floors.
2a.2 - Sprinklers required if gross area exceeding 1,115 sq.m.
2a.3 - Sprinklers required if 3 or more storeys in height
2a.4 - Sprinklers required if the total area of all floors exceeds 2,230 sq.m.
2a.5 - Sprinkler required if the Bulk Storage exceeds 566 cubic meters
2a.6 - Sprinklers required if the Mini Storage (Storage Occupancy) or Woodworking Operation (Industrial Occupancy) exceeds 232 sq.m.
2b - Sprinkler protection all throughout the building
2b.1 - Sprinklers required if the area exceeds 1,120 sq.m.
2c - Sprinkler protection to be provided inside concealead spaces with a depth of more than 400mm containing combustible materials
2c.1 - Sprinkler protection to be provided inside concealed spaces with a depth of more than 800mm with or without combustible materials inside

3 - Refers to standpipe system to be used by fire department. Comply with NFPA 14 for all other requirements not specified in this guidelines.
3a - Dry standpipe shall be required if the maximum level habitable floor exceeds 9 meters. No requirement if less than 9 meters.
3a.1 - Dry standpipe shall be required in one (1) up to four (4) basement levels below engine access
3b - Dry standpipe shall be required as minimum.
3c - Mandatory wet pipe system. Building having habitable height exceeding of 28 M above the level of fire engine or more than 4 basement.
3d - Minimum size of riser : 100 mm ⌀ for buildings up to 42 meters habitable height ; 150 mm⌀ for buildings above 42 meters of habitable height
3e - Maximum number of landing valves or outlet per floor : 100 mm ⌀ riser - two (2) 65 mm ⌀ outlets; 150 mm ⌀ riser - four (4) 65 mm ⌀ outlets
3f - Minimum flow at outlet: 250 gpm @ 100 psi
3g - Breeching inlet or Fire Department Connection : 150 mm ⌀ - 4 way type (150 mm ⌀ x 4 65 mm ⌀ inlets); 100 mm diameter - 2 way type (100 mm ⌀ x 2-65 mm ⌀ inlets) (siamese type)

4 - Refers to 25 mm ⌀ hose reel to be used by building occupants. Comply with NFPA 14 for all other requirements not specified in this guidelines, minimum @ 65 psi
4a - Hose reel system only : 65 mm ⌀ (min.) riser to serve up to max 4-hose reels per floor.
4b - Permitted to be connected in crossmains in sprinklered building.

5 - Fire pump to be used only for hose reel system with ≤ 100 gpm capacity shall be permitted to be non-listed.
Comply with NFPA 20 for all other requirements not specified in this guidelines.
5a - 50 gpm if one FHR per floor level is provided. 100 gpm if two or more FHR is provided per floor level.
5b - 500 gpm for one standpipe (65mm ⌀ landing valve) and additional 250 gpm per addition of standpipe up to max. 1,250 gpm.
5c - 1,000 gpm (maximum) is acceptable for combine (sprinkler / wet standpipe) system.

6 - Fire water tank shall be of non-combustible material with two compartment & complete accesories. If other type is to be used, it shall be enclosed and protected.
Type of material shall be subjected to QCDD approval. Comply with NFPA 22 for all other requirements not specified in this guidelines.
6a - Automatic infill : shall be sized to fill the tank in 6-hours.
6b - Break Tank - where provided, shall be sized to flow not less than the equivalent volume for 1/2 of the duration required.
6b.1 - Automatic infill mechanism : shall be sized ≥ 110% of the rate required to provide the total fire protection system demand.
110% (total demand - break tank capacity) / duration

7 - Coordinate with architectural design for proper space allocation
7a - Fire pump room area with minimum working width of 0.8 meters and no side is less than 2 meters. Vertical clearance shall be 2.60 meters (min.)
7b - Fire pump room area with minimum working width of 0.8 meters and no side is less than 3 meters. Vertical clearance shall be 2.60 meters (min.)
7c - Fire pump room area with minimum working width of 0.8 meters and no side is less than 4 meters. Vertical clearance shall be 2.60 meters (min.)