Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence

38-46 Kazi Alauddin Road

Fulbariya, Dhaka-1000

BFSCD Fire Safety Inspection Checklist

Building Information
Main/
SL Name of Ancillary Construction Height No. of Total Area Total Construction Last Renovation
Building(s) Type Stories Occupants Year

GPS Building surrounding Clearance Road

SL Name of Building(s)
Coordinate North South East West Clearance

1
2
3
4

Occupancy Total Owner's

SL Floor Name/ Number Area Owner Name Contact Number
Type Occupants NID No.
1

10
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Fire Safety Issues

DOCUMENTATION
Available/Not Collected/Not
SL Checklist Questions Comments
Available Collected
Approval of The Building (Documents need to be
collected for verification if needed)

a) Approval From:
1
b) Approval Number:

c) Year of Approval:

2 Clearance/NOC from BFSCD

3 Up-To-Date Fire License from BFSCD (if applicable)

4 Occupancy Certificate from FSCD/RAJUK

5 Fire Safety Plan

6 Emergency Evacuation Plan

7 As-built Architectural Drawing

8 Fire License
Boiler License (for boilers having capacity greater than
9
23 L).

10 Generator License from BERC/Waiver certificate

11 Substation Permission

12 As-built Fire Detection System Drawing

13 As-built Fire Protection System Drawing

14 Number of Service Engineers (B.Sc./Diploma)

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MEANS OF EGRESS
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The building is provided with the required

1 BNBC Part 4 - 3.14
number of exits.

The width of the exit stairways meets the

BNBC Part 4 Table
2 minimum requirements as per the occupancy 4.3.4
type.
Stair designation signs are provided at each floor
BNBC Part 4 -
3 entrance from the stair to the floor in English and Appendix A 4.3
Bengali.
The width along the means of egress is sufficient
for the occupant load of the area served. The exit BNBC Part 4 Table
4 4.3.2
width is not reduced at any point along the path
of travel.
BNBC Part 3 -
5 Stair treads are of nominal uniformity. 1.12.5.2,
Appendix A 4.8

Name of the interior finish materials used in the BNBC Part 4 -

7
means of egress. 1.5.3, 2.8.2 ,2.8.3

All exit stairways are constructed of materials

that conform to the fire resistance requirements BNBC Part 3 -
8 of the type of construction of the building. (Solid 3.2.5, Part 4 -
wooden handrails shall be permitted for all types 3.10.6
of construction.)
Stairways serving as means of escape are
provided with continuous guards and handrails
on both sides. Intermediate handrails are BNBC Part 4 -
9 3.10.5
provided for stairs having widths exceeding 2.2 m
(87 in.). Handrails are not mounted lower than
760 mm (30 in.) or higher than 965 mm (38 in.).

The least dimension of landings and platforms in

10 exit stairways is not less than the required width BNBC Part 4 -
of the stairway. 3.10.2

BNBC Part 4 -
All paths of egress are provided with compliant 3.16, BNBC Part 8
11 - 1.5.2, Table 8.1.5
means of illumination
- 8.1.11

BNBC Part 4 -
12 Exit signs are present according to the standard. 3.16.1

All means of escape are a continuous and

unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in
a building to a street, the roof of a building or a BNBC part-4 sec-
13 3.2.1, 3.4.5
designated area of refuge. Means of egress are
free from impediments, obstructions, and stored
materials.

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MEANS OF EGRESS
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Travel distance to reach an exit does not exceed
BNBC Part 4 -
14 the maximum distance allowed by occupancy 3.15.1
type.
Doors (not openable from inside) are not locked
in the direction of egress under any conditions. BNBC Part 4 -
15 3.9.8
All hasps, locks, slide bolts, and other locking
devices have been removed where required.
Exit doorways are not opened directly on a flight
of stairs. A space of width not less than the width
BNBC Part 4 -
16 of the doorway is maintained immediately 3.9.6
outside the doorway. The space is at the same
level as that of the floor the door serves.
BNBC Part 4 -
17 Re-entry provision after every 4th floor. Appendix A 4.4
Corridors and passageways in a means of egress
have a minimum ceiling height of 2.4 m (7 ft 10 BNBC Part 4 -
18 3.7.4
in.) with projections from the ceiling not less than
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in.).

FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS

SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments

The building is provided with an automatic or BNBC Part 4 - 5.2 -

1 manual fire alarm and detection system as per 5.11, Appendix D
requirement. 17

Notification and initiation devices for the fire

BNBC Part 4 -
2 alarm system are installed at the required Appendix C
locations based on occupancy type.
Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures As per certified
4 of the fire alarm system are available and manufacturer’s
implemented. instruction.

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FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS

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i. Portable fire extinguishers are installed

throughout the building(s) at required locations BNBC Part 4 -
based on occupancy type and mounted at the 4.10, 5.2 - 5.11
1
correct height.
ii. Inspection, maintenance and testing of BDS 825: 1991
portable fire extinguishers are maintained. (BDS 825: 91)

i. A Standpipe System is installed in the building BNBC Part 4 -

as per standard. 4.2.3

ii. The Standpipe System Class complies with the BNBC Part 4 -
type of Class required for the building. 4.2.3

iii. Fire department connections are provided and BNBC Part 4 -

2 easily accessible to fire engine. 4.2.3.13

iv. Standard Inspection, maintenance, and testing BNBC Part 4 -

4.2.7
procedures of the standpipe and hose system are NFPA 25 (2017)
available and implemented. Chapter 6 6.1.1.2
BNBC Part 4 -
4.2.3.
v. Location of the hose connections. NFPA 14 (2019)
Chapter 7

Specifications:

i. The building is provided with a fire pump Water reserve tank size:
BNBC Part 4 -
system. The fire pump system is certified by the 4.2.3, Table 4.4.1. Any other water source within 100 m:
appropriate authority.
3 Deep tube well capacity (if present):
Pressure in remote Hose:
ii. Inspection, maintenance, and testing
procedures of the fire pump are available and BNBC Part 4- 4.2.7
implemented.
i. The building is protected by an automatic BNBC Part 4- 4.2.4
sprinkler system and the sprinkler system is NFPA 13 Chapter
installed as per standard. 8 (2013)

ii. Inspection, maintenance, and testing NFPA 25 (2017)

4 procedures of the sprinkler system are available Chapter 5 Table
and implemented. 5.1.1.2

NFPA 13 (2013)
iii. The automatic sprinkler system has an
Chapter 6 - 6.9,
interfacing with the fire alarm system. Chapter 7 - 7.7

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FIRE SEPARATED CONSTRUCTION (AS PER FLOORWISE DATA)

SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments

Exit enclosures are provided with fire-resistive BNBC Part 3 Table
3.3.1-Enclosure of
1 rated construction barriers as per type of fire Exits ASTM E
construction. 119

BNBC Part 4- 3.13,

2 Internal stairs are smoke proof. Part 2- 3.2.3.6

Exit access corridors serving an occupant load

BNBC Part 4 -
3 exceeding 30 are separated by walls having a fire- 3.7.5
resistance rating of at least 1 hr.
Horizontal exits are provided with 10 ft BNBC Part 4 -
4
separation/1-hour fire rated separation. 3.10.8, 3.12

Each floor is vertically separated with a fire- BNBC Part 3 -

5 Table 3.3.1
resistive rated construction barrier.

Openings and penetrations through rated walls BNBC Part 4 - 2.5,

6
and/or assemblies are protected. 1.5.4, 1.5.5

BNBC Part 3 -
Separations between hazards are provided with
7 Table 3.2.1, Table
fire-resistive rated construction barriers. 3.3.1

Shafts are provided with the minimum fire- BNBC Part 3 -

8
resistance rating. Table 3.3.1

BNBC Part 3 -
Fire dampers are installed on air-conditioning
9 Table 3.2.3,
and ventilation ducts connecting two floors. BNBC Part 4 - 2.5

Vertical openings such as atria meet the BNBC Part 3 -

10 3.1.17
minimum compliance requirements.

Chemicals and other flammable materials are

stored within approved enclosures.

11 Name of Chemicals: BNBC Part 3 - 2.13

Quantity:
Number of lifts in the Building:
Lift Details:
Number of standard fire lifts (BNBC-2006, Appendix D, D4):
12 Lift lobby are fire separated:
13 Fire lifts: One or more fire lift shall be exclusively
13
BNBC Part 4,
Appendix D,
designed and maintained for use of fireman in case Article -D4.1
of emergency.
1

The fire lift shall have load carrying capacity of 546 BNBC Part 4,
Appendix D,
14 kg (8 person) with minimum floor area of 1.4 m2
13

Article -D4.2
and auto close doors
15 Power supply of fire lift shall be separated from the
13
BNBC Part 4,
Appendix D,
main source supplying the building
Article -D4.3
16 In case of power failure alternative power source BNBC Part 4,
Appendix D,
required for fire lift
Article -D4.4
17 Irrespective of height fire lift speed shall be such as BNBC Part 4,
Appendix D,
to reach the top floor from ground level in 1 minute
Article -D4.7
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FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS

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BNBC Part 4 -
1 A Fire Safety Director position has been filled. Appendix A
4.8.4.1
The required number of people are trained and Fire resist and
2 certified in firefighting, first aid, and rescue extinguishing act
training by the authorized authority. 2014
Fire Department pre-planning has been BNBC Part 4 -
3
completed. Appendix A 4.7
An emergency evacuation plan has been BNBC Part 4 -
4
developed and communicated to all employees. Appendix A 4.8
Emergency egress maps are posted at the
BNBC Part 4 -
5 entrance to each exit stair or main point of Appendix A 4.7
egress.
BNBC Part 4 - 1.4,
Fire Drills are conducted at required intervals
6 BNBC Part 4 -
based on building use type. Appendix A 3
Fire doors are inspected and tested on a NFPA 80 (2019)
7
quarterly basis. Chapter 5
A written housekeeping and maintenance policy BNBC Part 4 -
8
are established and enforced. Appendix D 20

9 Designated areas are provided for smoking.

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Fire Safety (Electrical Issues)

DOCUMENTATION
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
As-built electrical single line diagram (SLD) is BNBC 2006 Part
1
available and up to date. 8 Art. 2.5.3
Electrical layout drawing (ELD) is available and up BNBC 2006 Part
2
to date. 8 Art. 2.5.3.1
As-built drawings of the lightning protection BNBC 2006 Part
3
system (if installed) is available and up to date. 8 Art. 2.9
Load Management Program is established and BNBC 2006 Part
4
recorded. 8 Art. 2.5.3.4
NFPA 70 B
A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed
5 (2006) Table
on main service transformers (if any). H.2(b)
Periodic inspection and testing of the electrical BNBC 2006 Part
6
installations are completed and documented. 8 Art. 2.11.5
Periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement BNBC 2006 Part
7
Program is established and recorded. 8 Art. 2.11.2
Ref- NFPA 70 B
Annual thermographic scans of electrical
8 (Edition 2010)
equipment are completed and documented. Art. 11.17
Ref- NETA MTS
Hazard items identified in previous thermographic
9 2011 Table
inspection reports have been addressed. 100.18
Periodical Earth Resistance Measurement Program BNBC 2006 Part
10
is established and recorded. 8 Art. 2.11.3
Workers that operate and maintain the electrical
NFPA 70E
11 system have received electrical safety training and (2012)
training documentation is available.
Inspection, maintenance, and testing documents of NFPA 110
12 the emergency generator (if any) is available and (2005) Chapter
up to date. 8

NFPA 111
Inspection, maintenance, and testing documents of
13 (2005) Chapter
the UPS/IPS (if any) is available and up to date. 8

SERVICE ENTRY
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
Overhead service connections to the building are BNBC 2006 Part
1
achieved with covered conductors. 8 Art. 2.5.9
Underground service cables are laid in conformity BNBC 2006 Part
2
with the requirements of concealed wiring. 8 Art. 2.5.7.2
BNBC 2006 Part
A readily accessible single point of disconnect is
3 8 Art. 2.7.5.1,
provided for each main electrical service feed. 2.7.5.2
Power and telecommunication or antenna cables BNBC 2006 Part
4
are led in separately for the service entry. 8 Art. 2.5.9.3

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SUBSTATION ROOM
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
The substation room has the required fire
BNBC 2006 Part
1 resistance rating and/or is physically separated 3 Table 3.2.1
from the remainder of the building.
The Substation room is appropriately sized and BNBC 2006 Part
2 easily accessible to perform routine maintenance 8 Table 8.2.8,
activities. Art. 2.11.5.1
Required equipment and safety signage is posted BNBC 2006 Part
3
where applicable. 8 Art. 2.11.5
BNBC 2006 Part
4 The substation has adequate means of security. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
The substation room has adequate illumination BNBC 2006 Part
5
levels. 8 Table 8.1.10
BNBC 2006 Part
6 The substation room has adequate ventilation. 8 Art. 2.6.3.3
The substation room is clean and free of dirt, BNBC 2006 Part
7
debris, and improperly stored materials. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
NFPA 70 (2011)
Foreign utilities such as sanitary or wet pipes are
8 Art. 110.34 (F),
not routed through the substation room. Art. 450.47
Suitable arrangements exist to prevent the BNBC 2006 Part
9 entrance of storm or flood water into the 8 Art. 2.6.2.1,
substation area. 2.6.3.4
Bangladesh
An instruction board for first aid and artificial Electricity Rules
10
respiration is located in the substation room. 1937 Clause 46
& 47
Combustible materials are not stored within the BNBC 2006 Part
11
substation room. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
Bangladesh
12 Transformers are properly grounded (earthed). Electricity rules
1937, Clause 57
Wet type transformers are not leaking and have BNBC 2006 Part
13
appropriate levels. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
Transformers with large oil content (more than BNBC 2006 Part
14
2000 liters) are provided with soak pits. 8 Art. 2.6.2.4
Location of Generator/Sub-station/Boiler entrance BNBC 2006 Part
15 4, Appendix D
insider the building egress path

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GENERATOR ROOM
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
The generator room has the required fire
BNBC 2006 Part
1 resistance rating and/or is physically separated 3 Table 3.2.1
from the remainder of the building.
The generator room is appropriately sized and BNBC 2006 Part
2 easily accessible to perform routine maintenance 8 Table 8.2.9,
activities. Art. 2.6.4.2
Required equipment and safety signage is posted BNBC 2006 Part
3
where applicable. 8 Art. 2.11.5
The generator room has adequate illumination BNBC 2006 Part
4
levels. 8 Table 8.1.10
BNBC 2006 Part
5 The generator room has adequate ventilation. 8 Art. 2.6.3.3
The generator room is clean and free of dirt, BNBC 2006 Part
6
debris, and improperly stored materials. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
The appropriate type and number of firefighting BNBC 2006 Part
7
equipment is present inside the generator room. 8 Art. 2.6.4.2
NTPA Art.4.9,
The generator exhaust is discharged to the exterior NFPA 110
8
of the building. (2005), Art.
7.10.2
BS 7671:2008
9 Changeover switches have interlocking capabilities. Art 537.1.6
Bangladesh
An instruction board for first aid and artificial Electricity Rules
10
respiration is located in the generator room. 1937 Clause 46
& 47
Bangladesh
The generator frame earthing (grounding) is
11 Electricity Rules
provided at two separate points. 1937, Clause 57
Ground fault and over current protection devices
NFPA 70 (2011)
12 are provided on generator (capacity greater than Art. 230.95
1000 A.)

EARTHING SYSTEM
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Earthing connections are provided at electrical BNBC 2006 Part
1
equipment. 8 Art. 2.8.1
All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly
BNBC 2006 Part
2 connected to the required number of earth 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
electrodes.
All metal is connected to the building earthing
BNBC 2006 Part
3 system such as metal rebar in concrete, building 8 Art. 2.9.3.9
metal frame or metal water pipe.

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ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
Switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear BNBC 2006 Part
1
identification markings. 8 Art. 2.11.5.4
BNBC 2006 Part
Switchboards and/or distribution boards are
2 8 Art. 2.7.5.6
installed in compliant locations. (a), 2.7.5.3 (a)
BNBC 2006 Part
Switchboards and/or distribution boards have a
3 8 Art. 2.11.5.1,
minimum clearance of 1 m (39 in) in front. 2.7.5.4 (c)
Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed
BNBC 2006 Part
4 above gas stoves or sinks or within 2.5m of any wet 8 Art. 2.7.5.3 (e)
locations.
BNBC 2006 Part
All internal components of switchboards and/or
5 8 Art. 2.11.5.1,
distribution boards properly concealed. 2.5.5.1
Electrical insulation mats are provided in front of
BNBC 2006 Part
6 substation, switchboards and/or distribution 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
boards.
All distribution panels are provided with operable
BNBC 2006 Part
7 panel doors that are capable of being properly 8 Art. 2.7.5
secured.
All switchboards and/or distribution boards are BNBC 2006 Part
8
metal enclosed with a dead front construction. 8 Art. 2.7.5.4

Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI Auto Controller, etc

BNBC 2006 Part
9 installed on the main electrical equipment are 8 Art. 2.11.5.2
operational.
Switchboards and/or distribution boards are free BNBC 2006 Part
10
of dirt and debris. 8 Art. 2.11.5.2
Switchboards and/or distribution boards properly BNBC 2006 Part
11
grounded (earthed). 8 Art. 2.8.1
Circuits are drawn for all loads with the
BNBC 2006 Part
12 incorporation of overcurrent protection devices 8 Art. 2.7.6
(circuit breakers, fuses, etc.).
BNBC 2006 Part
13 Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral. 8 Art. 2.5.2.10
Lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits are BNBC 2006 Part
14
segregated as per standard. 8 Art. 2.5.3.3
Electrical wiring/cables are sized according to
BNBC 2006 Part
15 capacity of circuit breakers. Higher rated circuit 8 Art. 2.5.2.1
breakers with lower rated wiring not present.
Multi looping of wiring/cables are not present at BNBC 2006 Part
16
circuit breakers terminals. 8 Art. 2.5.2.1
Phase separators are provided between terminals BS 7671:2008
17
on circuit breakers. Art. 413.3.3
Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of
NETA MTS 2011
18 burning were not observed in the thermographic Table 100.18
scanning.
Electrical wiring/cables are properly identified BS 7671:2008,
19
using proper and consistent color code. Art.514.5
Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-
BNBC 2006 Part
20 sectional area 6 mm2 or greater are provided with 8 Art. 2.5.4.3
cable sockets/lugs.
Conductors with nominal cross-sectional area
BNBC 2006 Part
21 below 6 mm2 have all strands soldered or crimped 8 Art. 2.5.4.3
together using sleeves or ferrules.

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ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments

Cable joints are achieved through porcelain/PVC BNBC 2006 Part

22
connectors with PIB tape wound around joint. 8 Art. 2.5.4.4

A wire/cable shaft is provided as per requirement

BNBC 2006 Part
23 and cables are arranged in the shaft for inspection 8 Art. 2.5.6.1
and maintenance.
BNBC 2006 Part
24 Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported. 8 Art. 2.5.7.1,
2.5.7.3, 2.7.4
Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure BNBC 2006 Part
25
and seismic bracing is installed as required. 8 Art. 2.3.3
BNBC 2006 Part
26 Cable trenches are properly covered. 8 Art. 2.11.5.1
Junction boxes and other electrical devices are BS 7671:2008
27
provided with covers. Art. 526.7
Mechanical guards are provided for electrical BNBC 2006 Part
28
equipment where necessary. 8 Art. 2.11.5.2
Conduit expansion fittings are used for conduit BNBC 2006 Part
29
runs that span a building expansion joint. 8 Art. 2.5.4.6

EMERGENCY POWER
SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
Emergency power supply (UPS/IPS/Generator) is BNBC 2006 Part
1
provided. 8 Art. 2.6.4.1
Emergency power switchboards, distribution NFPA 70 (2011)
2
boards, and circuits are properly identified. Art. 700.10 (A)
Life safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump, elevators,
BNBC 2006 Part
3 emergency lighting, exit signage, etc) are 8 Art. 2.6.4.1
connected to the emergency power system.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

SL Checklist Questions Reference Severity Yes/No Comments
BNBC 2006 Part
Lightning protection system is installed on the
1 8 Art. 2.9, Table
building as per requirement. 8.2.12
Vertical and horizontal conductors of the air BNBC 2006 Part
2
termination network is appropriately spaced. 8 Art. 2.9.3.4
Appropriate number of down conductors are BNBC 2006 Part
3
installed based on the building size. 8 Art. 2.9.3.6

Lightning protection system ground terminals are BNBC 2006 Part

4 8 Art. 2.9.3.9
bonded to the building or structure grounding.
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BOILER ROOM (HIGHRISE BUILDING)

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Boiler Shall be allowed to be install in basement
away from escape route but shall be allowed in sub- BNBC 2006 Part
1 4 Appendix D
basement Art. D11.1
Boiler room shall be situated on periphery of BNBC 2006 Part
basement and shall have 4-hour fire resistance wall. 4 Appendix D
2
Art. D11.2
Floor shall be sloped to a catch pit.
For Fresh air supply to the boiler room, it shall be BNBC 2006 Part
3 fitted with air inlet and smoke exhaust system 4 Appendix D
Art. D11.3
directly open to the atmosphere
Entry to boiler room shall be through a 2-hour fire BNBC 2006 Part
4 resistance composite door 4 Appendix D
Art. D11.4
BNBC 2006 Part
5 Furnace oil for boiler, if stored in oil tank in an 4 Appendix D
adjacent room, shall separate by a 4-hour fire Art. D11.5
resistance wall, Entrance to this room shall be
controlled by double composite doors.
For convenience of Fire Department personnel to BNBC 2006 Part
6 work with foam suppression system from outside 4 Appendix D
Art. D11.6
the building, suitable foam inlet facilities shall be in
built on the external wall
Refuse Area:
7
a BNBC 2006 Part
Floor between 20 and 26m -One refuse area on the 4 Appendix D
floor immediately above 20 meters Art. D7

b BNBC 2006 Part

Floors above 26m: immediately above 26 m 4 Appendix D
and five floors above from 26m Art. D7

8 Single intake duct may serve all the floors of a multi- BNBC 2006 Part
storey basement but separate smoke outlet duct or 4 Appendix D
Art. D8.3
ducts shall be provided for each basement or
basement compartment
9 For lower basement floors, mechanical extractors BNBC 2006 Part
for smoke venting shall be provided. The system 4 Appendix D
Art. D8.4
shall operate automatically by heat sensitive
elements or sprinklers. Device with automatic
/manual operation may also be installed