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MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY

I APPLICATIONS AN OCCUPANCY USED FOR THE DISPLAY AND SALE OF MERCHANDISE
II OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION** BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS BUILDING AREA REQUIREMENTS
A TYPE C - MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY 1 STOREY < 280 SQM GROSS AREA
B TYPE B - MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY < 3 STOREYS > 280 SQM - < 2800 SQM GROSS AREA
C TYPE A - MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY > 3 STOREYS > 2800 SQM GROSS AREA
Notes:
*This Fire Safety Guide is prepared to determine the minimum required Fire Safety provisions for each Occupancy Type as referenced from General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) adopted National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards.
For further guidance, the user is referred to the NFPA Codes and Standards and the General Fire Safety Requirements - Guidelines Annexes.
** Occupancy Classification: Unless both the height and area requirements or criteria are met, the next higher classification or category SHALL apply.
FRR*-FIRE RESISTANCE RATING, FPR**-FIRE PROTECTION RATING, ASS-AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM / AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, SS-SMOKE-STOP LOBBY, FF-FIRE FIGHTING LOBBY, NP-NOT PERMITTED, N/A-NOT APPLICABLE, R-REQUIRED, NR-NOT REQUIRED
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