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COMMON SAFETY FEATURES OF

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COMMON SAFETY
FEATURES OF  For the occupants of commercial buildings to be
safe, specific health and safety features must be
COMMERCIAL
installed. Some of these features are classified
BUILDINGS as fire safety, physical security, and building
occupant health.

ARC512- HEALTH & SAFETY

IN CONSTRUCTION  The following is a list of some of the most
common health and safety features found in
commercial buildings.

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A commercial building must Fire doors are required in commercial

have the fire safety features
that comply with the National
Fire Code of the Philippines
FIRE SAFETY
FEATURES
They must also comply with
local state regulations and
building codes.
buildings to prevent the spread of fire, heat,
and smoke throughout the structure. They
also allow people to move quickly from one
area of the building to another or outside.
FIRE DOORS
These doors must have specific fire-resistant
characteristics that are rated and certified by
authorities after an inspection. In newer
buildings, they may be functional while also
blending in with the building's design.

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SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE ALARMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SPRINKLERS

 All commercial buildings must be equipped with an

All commercial buildings must have smoke detectors and a fire alarm overhead sprinkler system capable of extinguishing
system that alerts occupants in the event of a fire. The system may also small fires and assisting in the control of larger fires.
be linked to the local fire department. A licensed technician/Electrical The sprinkler system must be maintained and tested
Engineer must test it at least once a year to ensure proper operation. on a regular basis.

More advanced smoke detectors are linked to a camera system

 Based on the area and number of occupants, each
throughout the building. Building authorities can use these cameras to
quickly confirm the location of smoke and fire detection. floor requires a specific number of fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers should be checked on a regular
basis as well.

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EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS

 All commercial buildings must have emergency lighting in the  One of the best practices for
event of a power outage. If the emergency lighting is bright commercial buildings is to install a
enough, people should be able to safely evacuate the SECURITY security system to protect people
building. It should be noted that emergency lighting and exit and property within the building
signage are not the same thing. FEATURES
from malicious intruders, theft,
vandalism, and other physical
 Exit signs are required by law in all commercial buildings to harm.
assist people in finding their way out in the event of an
emergency. Exit signs must also be illuminated in the event
of a power outage so that people can see them.

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ACCESS CONTROL
 Access control systems are used to manage
CCTV SURVEILLANCE  A CCTV surveillance system must be installed in a
who has access to which parts of a commercial building to help deter crime and improve
building. This is usually accomplished by security. Security personnel should keep an eye on
using electronic key cards or biometrics the system at all times. If a crime occurs, the CCTV
such as fingerprint scanners. footage can be used as evidence.

 The system can be configured so that only

 The CCTV surveillance system is integrated with the
authorized personnel can enter certain
fire protection system in more advanced buildings.
areas at certain times. This improves
As a result, it may also link to the fire department's
security and safety by preventing
unauthorized access to areas containing connection to the fire alarm system. This allows
sensitive information or dangerous authorities to better monitor events in the event of
materials. an intrusion.

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An intrusion detection system is used to END

detect and report any unauthorized entry
into the building. The system can be set
up to trigger an alarm or alert security RESEARCH NO 4:
personnel in the event of an intrusion. PROVIDE EXAMPLE OF EACH
INTRUSION
DETECTION
The system can also be linked to the CCTV
surveillance system so that security Safety Features of
personnel can more easily identify the Commercial Buildings
intruder and take appropriate action.

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