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STORAGE (LOW-HAZARD) - FIRE PROTECTION


In accordance with NFPA 5000 Table 7.4.1 - for the allowable Building Height and Area

WAREHOUSE / BARNS / BULK OIL STORAGE / COLD STORAGE / GRAIN ELEVATORS / FREIGHT TERMINALS / HANGARS (FOR STORAGE ONLY) / TRUCKS & MARINE TERMINALS / PARKING STRUCTURES

AN OCCUPANCY USED PRIMARILY FOR THE STORAGE OR SHELTERING OF GOODS, MECHANDISE, PRODUCTS OR VEHICLES CHARACTERIZED BY THE PRESENCE OF RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBERS OF PERSON IN PROPOSRTION TO THE AREA. INCIDENTAL STORAGE IN OTHER OCCUPANCY IS EXCLUDED.

ASBESTOS / BEER OR WINE LESS THAN 12% ALCOHOL (IN METAL/GLASS OR CERAMIC CONTAINERS) / CEMENT IN BAGS / CHALK & CRAYONS / DAIRY PRODUCTS IN NONWAXED-COATED PAPER CONTAINERS / DRY CELL BATTERIES / ELECTRICAL COILS / ELECTRICAL MOTORS / EMPTY CANS / FOOD PRODUCTS / FOODS IN NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS / FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NON-PLASTIC TRAYS OR CONTAINERS / FROZEN FOODS / GLASS / GLASS BOTTLES, EMPTY OR FILLED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS / GYPSUM BOARD / INERT PIGMENTS / IVORY / MEATS / METAL CABINETS / METAL DESKS WITH PLASTIC TOPS AND TRIM / METAL PARTS / METALS / MIRRORS / OIL-FILLED AND OTHER TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS / PARKING GARAGES, OPEN OR ENCLOSED / PORCELAIN AND POTTERY / SHEDS / STOVES / TALC AND SOAP TONES / TANKS / TOWERS / WASHERS AND DRYERS

VII FIRE PROTECTION (FRR* FIRE RESISTANCE RATING / FPR** FIRE PROTECTION RATING) LOW-HAZARD STORAGE
A DETECTION ALARM AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS    
1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EXCEEDING 9300 SQM REQUIRED
PROTECTED WITH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED
B EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS    
1 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPE AND RATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 10 REQUIRED
2 FIRE BLANKETS IN KITCHEN OR PANTRY REQUIRED
3 STANDPIPE SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 REQUIRED
4 FIRE HOSE REELS 25MM DIAMETER HOSE REQUIRED
5 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM 3 OR MORE STORIES IN HEIGHT NOT REQUIRED
FIRE AREA EXCEEDING 1115 SQM NOT REQUIRED
TOTAL AREA OF ALL FLOORS EXCEEDS 2230 SQM NOT REQUIRED
BULK STORAGE OF TIRES EXCEEDS 566 SQM REQUIRED
MINI-STORAGE BUILDINGS 232 SQM REQUIRED
6 OTHER EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE FROM INDIVIDUAL NFPA CODES & STANDARDS PERMITTED
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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