From Sir Ferrer: *NUMBER OF THE LAWS:

Fire Code of the Philippines P.D. 1185 (Approved by PGMA on December 19, 2008) Repealed by RA 9514

National Building Code of the Philippines P.D. 1096 (Pres. Ferdinand Marcos February 1977) RA 6541

Accessibility Law (Batas Pambansa Bilang 344) (Approved: February 25, 1983)

* Minimum width of parking slot from Accessibility Code:

parking spaces should be located as close to building entrances. minimum width of 3.70 m. walkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m. provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking level.

* Maximum length of Ramps:

ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m. maximum gradient shall be 1:12. length of a ramp should not exceed 6:00 m. if the gradient is 1:12. with landings not less than 1.50 m. level area not less than 1.80 m. handrails at 0.70 m. and 0.90 m. from the ramp level curbs on both sides with a minimum height of 0.10 m. any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the ramp

* Minimum dimension of Water Closet (disabled):

minimum area of 1.70 x 1.80 mts. one movable grab bar and one fixed to the adjacent wall.

- turning space of 2.25 sq.m. with a minimum dimension of 1.50 m. for wheelchair * Distance of Elevator from Entrance:
not more than 30.00 m. elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10 m. x 1.40 m. control panels and emergency system shall be between 0.90 m to 1.20 m from the floor.

* Know what is an Arcade, Projection, Firewall, etc.:

Arcade - a passage or walkway Firewall - a barrier inside a building or vehicle, designed to limit the spread of fire, heat and structural collapse

* Classes of Fire:

American

European

Australasian

Fuel/Heat source

Class A

Class A

Class A

Ordinary combustibles

Class B Class B Class C

Class B

Flammable liquids

Class C

Flammable gases

Class C

Class F/D

Class E

Electrical equipment

Class D

Class D

Class D

Combustible metals

Class K

Class F

Class F

Cooking oil or fat

* Who conducts the fire safety inspection:

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

* Assembly area without fixed seats:

AREA Space with non-xed seats ASSEMBLY PER PERSON 0.75 (8 )

* Difference between aisles, corridors, hallways, etc

Aisle way is a walkway between or along sections of seats. Hallway is a corridor, as in a building

* Definition of High Rise:

1-2 storeys Low 3-5 storeys Medium 6-above High

* Stand pipe (dry and wet) and Sprinkler System:

DRY STANDPIPE - pipes not filled with water; water is introduced thru Fire Service connections.

WET STANDPIPE - Standpipe system having a supply valve open and water pressure maintained at all times to the outlet valves.

Sprinkler System - An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping

installed in a building, \arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat

* What is occupancy:
Occupancy is the use for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property

* Total width of exits should not be less than the total occupant load divided by magic number (know the magic number):
One unit of exit width Rate of discharge per minute through one unit U = N / (40 x T) Where: N = Number of persons T = Time factor in minutes (2 for marquees) U = Number of exit units required E = (U / 4) + 1 Where: E = Number of exits or stairs required. 525 mm 40 persons

Maximum permissible calculated evacuation time (in Class C buildings) 2 minutes

* How many exits are required for every storey if occupant load is 1000/1000+:
50

*Types of construction depending on the fire resistivity:

TYPE I-A--Fire Resistive Non-combustible (Commonly found in high-rise buildings and Group I occupancies). 3 Hr. Exterior Walls* 3 Hr. Structural Frame 2 Hr. Floor/Ceiling Assembly 1 Hr. Roof Protection

TYPE I-B--Fire Resistive Non-Combustible (Commonly found in mid-rise office & Group R buildings). 2 Hr. Exterior Walls* 2 Hr. Structural Frame 2 Hr. Ceiling/Floor Separation 1 Hr. Ceiling/Roof Assembly

TYPE II-A--Protected Non-Combustible (Commonly found in newer school buildings). 1 Hr. Exterior Walls 1 Hr. Structural Frame 1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection

TYPE II-B--Unprotected Non-Combustible (Most common type of non-combustible construction used in commercial buildings). Building constructed of non-combustible materials but these materials have no fire resistance. TYPE III-A--Protected Combustible (Also known as "ordinary" construction with brick or block walls and a wooden roof or floor assembly which is 1 hour fire protected). 2 Hr. Exterior Walls* 1 Hr. Structural Frame 1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection

TYPE III-B--Unprotected Combustible (Also known as "ordinary" construction; has brick or block walls with a wooden roof or floor assembly which is not protected against fire. These buildings are frequently found in "warehouse" districts of older cities.) 2 Hr. Exterior Walls* No fire resistance for structural frame, floors, ceilings, or roofs.

TYPE IV--Heavy Timber (also known as "mill" construction; to qualify all wooden members must have a minimum nominal dimension of 8 inches.) 2 Hr. Exterior Walls* 1 Hr. Structural Frame or Heavy Timber Heavy Timber Floor/Ceiling/Roof Assemblies

TYPE V-A--Protected Wood Frame (Commonly used in the construction of newer apartment buildings; there is no exposed wood visible.) 1 Hr. Exterior Walls 1 Hr. Structural Frame 1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof

TYPE V-B--Unprotected Wood Frame (Examples of Type V-N construction are single family homes and garages. They often have exposed wood so there is no fire resistance.)

*Review Abbreviations * Fire Resistant Rating (Hours) materials * req't for open spaces differs from type of plan/classification (15%, 20%-30%, 50%... not sure)