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F FR RE EQ QU UE EN NT TL LY Y A AS SK KE ED D Q QU UE ES ST TI IO ON NS S ( (F FA AQ Q) )

Q Q1 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g f fo or r b bu ui il ld di in ng g h ha av vi in ng g m mo or re e t th ha an n 2 2 b ba as se em me en nt ts s? ?
A A1 1. . All structural members up to and including the floor of the lowest level of discharge of
underground buildings more than 7000 mm below or more than two level below the lowest
level of exit discharge (i.e. All High depth Underground Buildings or Structures) shall be at
least 2 hours fire rated construction.

Q Q2 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a h hi ig gh h- -r ri is se e b bu ui il ld di in ng g o or r s st tr ru uc ct tu ur re e? ?
A A2 2. . The occupancies or Multiple and Mixed occupancies, facilities, buildings and structures
having total height of occupiable or usable space of more than 23 Meters above the lowest
grade or lowest level of Fire Service Access into that occupancy is categorized as Highrise
Building.

Q Q3 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a m mi id dr ri is se e b bu ui il ld di in ng g o or r s st tr ru uc ct tu ur re e? ?
A A3 3. . The occupancies or Multiple and Mixed occupancies, facilities, buildings and structures
having total height of occupiable or usable space between 15 Meters to 23 Meters from the
lowest grade or lowest level of Fire Service Access into that occupancy is categorized as
Midrise Building.

Q Q4 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a l lo ow w- -r ri is se e b bu ui il ld di in ng g o or r s st tr ru uc ct tu ur re e? ?
A A4 4. . The occupancies or Multiple and Mixed occupancies, facilities, buildings and structures
having total height of occupiable or usable space up to 15 Meters from the lowest grade or
lowest level of Fire Service Access into that occupancy is categorized as Low-rise Building.

Q Q5 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a l lo ow w d de ep pt th h s st tr ru uc ct tu ur re e o or r b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A5 5. . A structure or a building with up to two basements or up to 7 m below the level of exit
discharge.

Q Q6 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a h hi ig gh h d de ep pt th h s st tr ru uc ct tu ur re e o or r b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A6 6. . A structure or a building with more than two basements or more than 7 m below the level of
exit discharge.
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Q Q7 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g a an nd d t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m s si iz ze e o of f t th he e E Em me er rg ge en nc cy y C Co om mm ma an nd d C Ce en nt tr re e? ?
A A7 7. . The Emergency command centre shall be separated from other parts of the same building by
compartment walls and floors having fire resistance of at least 1 hour with fire suppression
system. Minimum size shall be 8.9 m.

Q Q8 8. . A At t w wh ha at t l le ev ve el l s sh ha al ll l t th he e f fi ir re e p pu um mp p b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d w wi it th hi in n t th he e b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A8 8. . Fire pumps shall be located on the ground floor or below grade level with protected
dedicated access from the fire engine access level.

Q Q9 9. . A At t w wh ha at t l le ev ve el l s sh ha al ll l t th he e i in nt te er rm me ed di ia at te e f fi ir re e p pu um mp ps s a an nd d w wa at te er r t ta an nk ks s b be e l lo oc ca at te ed d f fo or r h hi ig gh h- -r ri is se e
b bu ui il ld di in ng gs s? ?
A A9 9. . Where multiple pump sets are required in a Highrise building, Intermediate Fire Pumps and
Water tanks shall be located at not more than 90 m intervals from the First Fire Pump
located at the lowest level of the structure.

Q Q1 10 0. . W Wh he en n c ca an n t th he e s se ep pa ar ra at ti io on n b be et tw we ee en n t th he e k ki it tc ch he en n a an nd d t th he e d di in ni in ng g a ar re ea a b be e e ex xe em mp pt te ed d? ?
A A1 10 0. . Separation requirement for kitchen could be exempted when all the cooking facilities in the
kitchen are fitted with an approved extinguishing system such as Kitchen hood suppression.
Separation requirement for kitchen could also be exempted when an eating establishment is
separated from other parts of the same building by walls and floors having fire resistance of
at least 1 hour and doors having fire resistance of at least half an hour.

Q Q1 11 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m s si iz ze e o of f a a k ki it tc ch he en n a al ll lo ow we ed d i in n a a n no on n- -s sp pr ri in nk kl le er re ed d b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A1 11 1. . For a non-sprinkler protected building, the floor area of the kitchen compartment shall not
exceed 150 m.

Q Q1 12 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g f fo or r t th he e s se ep pa ar ra at ti io on n b be et tw we ee en n t th he ea at tr re e, , c ci in ne em ma a o or r c co on nc ce er rt t h ha al ll l f fr ro om m
o ot th he er r p pa ar rt ts s o of f t th he e b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A1 12 2. . A theatre, cinema or concert hall shall be separated from other parts of the same building,
which is of a different purpose group, by compartment walls and floors having a fire
resistance of at least 2-hour. If the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system,
the fire resistance rating of the compartment walls or floors can be reduced to 1-hour.
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Q Q1 13 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g f fo or r h ho ot te el l b be ed dr ro oo om ms s? ?
A A1 13 3. . Each hotel bedroom shall be compartmented from adjoining rooms and other parts of the
same building by construction having fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour.

Q Q1 14 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g f fo or r l la ab bo or r a ac cc co om mm mo od da at ti io on n b be ed dr ro oo om m? ?
A A1 14 4. . Each labor accommodation bedroom shall be compartmented from adjoining rooms and
other parts of the same building by construction having fire resistance rating of at least 1-
hour.

Q Q1 15 5. . W Wh ha at t a ar re e t th he e k ki it tc ch he en n f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt ts s f fo or r a a l la ab bo or r a ac cc co om mm mo od da at ti io on n? ?
A A1 15 5. . Kitchens are only allowed on the ground floor and shall be enclosed with minimum 1-hour
fire rated compartment wall, including -hour fire rated door. Kitchen shall be separated by
1 hour fire rating and a protected corridor away from the dormitory sleeping area on the
ground floor.

Q Q1 16 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re ed d f fo or r m mo ot to or r v ve eh hi ic cl le e w wo or rk ks sh ho op p? ?
A A1 16 6. . A motor vehicle workshop shall be separated from any other part of the same building by
compartment walls and floors having fire resistance of not less than 2 hours.

Q Q1 17 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g a an nd d v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r a a s sp pr ra ay y p pa ai in nt ti in ng g b bo oo ot th h o or r f fo or r a an ny y
s sp pr ra ay y p pa ai in nt ti in ng g p pr ro oc ce es ss s? ?
A A1 17 7. . Areas in which spray painting or other allied processes are performed or carried out, shall be
separated from other parts of the same building by compartment walls and floors having fire
resistance of not less than 2 hours. Spray painting booths shall have built in vapor extraction
system.

Q Q1 18 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e s si iz ze e r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r c co ol ld d r ro oo om m a an nd d t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g o of f t th he e c co on ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n? ?
A A1 18 8. . Where a cold room has a floor area exceeding 20 m, a separate outer layer of non-
combustible construction, including the door, having minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating
(with sprinkler), shall be provided to compartmentalize the cold room enclosure from other
areas. Provision of the fire resisting outer layer enclosure, including the fire door to the cold
room would not be required if the cold room has a floor area not exceeding 20 m and is
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sprinkler protected. The storage materials shall not include highly flammable chemicals. Cold
room lesser than 20 m provided with at least one hour fire rating compartment, need not be
provided with sprinklers provided that the storage shall not include flammable materials.

Q Q1 19 9. . W Wh ha at t s sh ha al ll l t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m a al ll lo ow wa ab bl le e a ar re ea a o of f a a m me ez zz za an ni in ne e f fl lo oo or r? ?
A A1 19 9. . The aggregate area of mezzanines within a room, other than those located in special-purpose
industrial occupancies, shall not exceed one-third the open area of the room in which the
mezzanines are located.

Q Q2 20 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s a a b br re ee ec ch hi in ng g i in nl le et t? ?
A A2 20 0. . A connection through which the Civil Defence fire department can pump supplemental
water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system, furnishing water for fire
extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies.

Q Q2 21 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f f fi ir re e a ac cc ce es ss s l le ev ve el l? ?
A A2 21 1. . Level where Civil Defence Fire Appliances (Fire Truck/Engine) are deployed and where fire
fighters have direct access into the building.

Q Q2 22 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s r ro oa ad d? ?
A A2 22 2. . The road to the building or structure to allow access for Civil Defence fire-fighting and rescue
apparatus.

Q Q2 23 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y? ?
A A2 23 3. . The path adjacent to the building or structure to allow operational setup for Civil Defence
fire-fighting and rescue apparatus such as Aerial Appliances.

Q Q2 24 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s a a l la an nd di in ng g v va al lv ve e? ?
A A2 24 4. . A 65 mm diameter water outlet normally located inside or near the staircase landing for
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Q Q2 25 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m d di is st ta an nc ce e a al ll lo ow we ed d b be et tw we ee en n t th he e e ed dg ge e o of f a a f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y a an nd d
t th he e b br re ee ec ch hi in ng g i in nl le et t? ?
A A2 25 5. . Buildings fitted with standpipes and automatic sprinkler system shall have access ways for
pumping appliances within 18 m of the breeching inlet. The breeching inlets shall be visible
from the access ways.

Q Q2 26 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e s sp pa ac ci in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r p pr ri iv va at te e f fi ir re e h hy yd dr ra an nt ts s a al lo on ng g f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y a an nd d
a ac cc ce es ss s r ro oa ad d? ?
A A2 26 6. . Spacing between Private Hydrants along Fire Engine access way and access road are as
follows:
i. Residential and Commercial Occupancies shall be 120 m
ii. Light Hazard Storage Occupancies shall be 100 m
iii. Ordinary Hazard Storage Occupancies shall be 100 m
iv. Light Hazard Industrial Occupancies shall be 100 m
v. Ordinary Hazard Industrial Occupancies shall be 100 m
vi. High Hazard Occupancies shall be 60 m

Q Q2 27 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m f fl lo ow w r ra at te e f fo or r e ea ac ch h p pr ri iv va at te e f fi ir re e h hy yd dr ra an nt t? ?
A A2 27 7. . Minimum flow rate for each Private fire hydrant shall be 500 Gallons per Minute

Q Q2 28 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m p pr re es ss su ur re e r re eq qu ui ir re ed d f fo or r f fi ir re e h hy yd dr ra an nt t i in n r re el la at ti io on n t to o l la an nd di in ng g v va al lv ve es s? ?
A A2 28 8. . Minimum Pressure required for Private fire hydrant is 6.9 bars.

Q Q2 29 9. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m d du ur ra at ti io on n o of f f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g w wa at te er r s su up pp pl ly y f fo or r p pr ri iv va at te e f fi ir re e h hy yd dr ra an nt t? ?
A A2 29 9. Private Fire Hydrant Water supply for fire fighting shall be for 2 hours.

Q Q. .3 30 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e h he ei ig gh ht t l li im mi it ta at ti io on ns s f fo or r a a f fi ir re e h hy yd dr ra an nt t? ?
A A3 30 0. . The center of a hose outlet shall be not less than 457 mm and not more than 914mm above
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Q Q3 31 1. . H Ho ow w f fa ar r s sh ha al ll l t th he e d di is st ta an nc ce e b be e b be et tw we ee en n t th he e f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y a an nd d a an ny y a ac cc ce es ss s o op pe en ni in ng g
o of f a a b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A3 31 1. . Access way shall be positioned so that the nearer edge shall be not less than 2 m or more
than 10 m from the centre position of the access opening, measured horizontally.

Q Q3 32 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e g gr ra ad di ie en nt t r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r a a f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y? ?
A A3 32 2. . Access way shall be laid on a level platform or if on an incline, the gradient shall not exceed
10%.

Q Q3 33 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m a al ll lo ow wa ab bl le e d de ea ad d e en nd d d di is st ta an nc ce e f fo or r a a f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y? ?
A A3 33 3. Dead-end access way and fire engine access road shall not exceed 45 m in length or if
exceeding 45 m, be provided with turning facilities.

Q Q3 34 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m h he ei ig gh ht t c cl le ea ar ra an nc ce e a al lo on ng g f fi ir re e e en ng gi in ne e a ac cc ce es ss s w wa ay y a an nd d a ac cc ce es ss s r ro oa ad d? ?
A A3 34 4. . Overhead clearance of access way and fire engine access road shall be at least 4.5 m for
passage of fire fighting appliances. Overhead obstruction to access way could be entrance
gate, link or bridges connecting buildings.

Q Q3 35 5. . I In n w wh ha at t t ty yp pe e o of f b bu ui il ld di in ng g s sh ha al ll l a a f fi ir re e l li if ft t b be e r re eq qu ui ir re ed d? ?
A A3 35 5. In any building which is classified as high-rise or High depth building having more than 2 level
of basement, there shall be provided at least one fire lift, which shall be contained within a
separate protected shaft or a common protected shaft containing other lifts subject to such
other lifts being served at each storey by a fire fighting lobby.

Q Q3 36 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m d di im me en ns si io on n o of f a a f fi ir re e l li if ft t c ca ar r? ?
A A3 36 6. . Minimum dimension of a Fire lift car shall be of 1950mm either in length of breadth.

Q Q3 37 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m w wi id dt th h o of f a a f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g s st ta ai ir rc ca as se e? ?
A A3 37 7. . Fire-fighting stairs should be a minimum of 1200 mm wide.

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Q Q3 38 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e s si iz ze e r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r a a f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g l lo ob bb by y? ?
A A3 38 8. The fire fighting lobby shall have a clear floor area of not less than 5 m
2
. The clear floor area
should not exceed 20 m
2
for spaces serving up to four lifts or 5 m
2
per lift for spaces serving
more than four lifts.

Q Q3 39 9. . W Wh he er re e c ca an n l la an nd di in ng g v va al lv ve es s b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d i in n a ac cc co or rd da an nc ce e t to o p pr re ef fe er re en nc ce e? ?
A A3 39 9. . Landing valves shall be located in accordance to the following preference:
i. In fire Fighting lobby (if provided), for the first landing valve.
ii. In Fire fighting or exit staircase, for the first landing valve.
iii. In smoke free enclosure or external corridor.
iv. In the common corridor or area within a protected shaft.

Q Q4 40 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e l le en ng gt th h o of f c co ov ve er ra ag ge e f fo or r o on ne e l la an nd di in ng g v va al lv ve e? ?
A A4 40 0. . Every part of the floor area shall be within 30 m coverage of a landing valve.

Q Q4 41 1. . W Wh he en n s sh ha al ll l a an n e em me er rg ge en nc cy y c co om mm ma an nd d c ce en nt tr re e b be e p pr ro ov vi id de ed d? ?
A A4 41 1. . An Emergency Command Centre shall be provided in any building which is Highrise with 23
m or more in height with the exception of One-and-Two-Family Dwelling and such
Emergency Command Center shall have the following:
i. Fire lift
ii. Emergency voice communication system
iii. Engineered smoke control system.

Q Q4 42 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e s si iz ze e r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r a an n e em me er rg ge en nc cy y c co om mm ma an nd d c ce en nt tr re e? ?
A A4 42 2. . An Emergency Command Centre shall be of adequate size to house all the terminals and
supervisory/control equipment, etc of the buildings fire protection/detection systems and a
free working space of at least 8.9 m2 with no dimension lesser than 2440 mm.

Q Q4 43 3. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l t th he e e em me er rg ge en nc cy y c co om mm ma an nd d c ce en nt tr re e b be e l lo oc ca at te ed d? ?
A A4 43 3. . An Emergency Command Centre shall be located adjacent to the fire lift lobby at the
designated storey of the building (i.e. the lobby of the building on the first storey or
immediately adjacent thereto)

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Q Q4 44 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e s sw wi in ng g d di ir re ec ct ti io on n f fo or r d do oo or rs s f fo or r f fi ir re e e ex xi it ts s? ?
A A4 44 4. . Doors required to be of the side-hinged or pivoted-swinging type shall swing in the direction
of egress travel where serving a room or area with an occupant load of 50 or more. A door
shall swing in the direction of egress travel under either of the following conditions:
i. Where the door is used in an exit enclosure
ii. Where the door serves a high hazard contents area

Q Q4 45 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e t ty yp pe e o of f c co on ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n f fo or r e ex xi it t s st ta ai ir rc ca as se e s sh ha af ft t b ba as se ed d o on n t th he e h he ei ig gh ht t o of f t th he e
b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A4 45 5. . Exit stairs serving High-rise buildings, Midrise buildings, High depth Underground buildings
and buildings connecting four or more stories shall be constructed of RCC (Reinforced
Concrete) with a minimum of 2 hour fire rating. Exit Stairs serving Lowrise buildings,
Lowdepth Underground buildings and buildings connecting Three or less stories shall be
protected with 2 hour fire rated construction.

Q Q4 46 6. . C Ca an n s sp pi ir ra al l s st ta ai ir rs s b be e u us se ed d f fo or r e eg gr re es ss s? ?
A A4 46 6. . Spiral Stairs is not allowed as a part of means of egress.

Q Q4 47 7. . C Ca an n i in nt te er rl lo oc ck ki in ng g o or r s sc ci is ss so or r s st ta ai ir r b be e t tr re ea at te ed d a as s 2 2 s st ta ai ir rc ca as se es s? ?
A A4 47 7. . Interlocking or scissor stairs shall be considered only as a single exit.

Q Q4 48 8. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l f fl lo oo or r d di ia ag gr ra am ms s b be e p pr ro ov vi id de ed d? ?
A A4 48 8. . A floor diagram shall be provided in staircase landings on the wall beside the exit door. Floor
diagrams shall also be provided beside fire alarm panels, in smoke-free enclosures, in fire
fighting lobbies and in individual rooms of hotels and health care occupancies.

Q Q4 49 9. . W Wh ha at t i in nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n s sh ha al ll l a a f fl lo oo or r d di ia ag gr ra am m h ha av ve e? ?
A A4 49 9. . Floor diagrams shall show the actual floor layout, exit stairways locations, corridors, rooms,
landing valves, hosereel, fire extinguishers, lift lobbies and other useful information for fire
department as well as occupants.

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Q Q5 50 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mo od de e o of f v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n f fo or r e ex xi it t s st ta ai ir rc ca as se es s i in n h hi ig gh hr ri is se e b bu ui il ld di in ng gs s ( (2 23 3m m o or r m mo or re e i in n
h he ei ig gh ht t) )? ?
A A5 50 0. . Every escape staircase serving buildings of 23 m in height or more must be made a smoke
proof enclosure. The means of achieving a smoke proof enclosure should be by
pressurization.

Q Q5 51 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g f fo or r a a s sm mo ok ke e p pr ro oo of f e en nc cl lo os su ur re e? ?
A A5 51 1. . A smoke proof enclosure shall be enclosed from the highest point to the lowest point by
barriers having 2-hour fire resistance ratings.

Q Q5 52 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r a an n e ex xi it t p pa as ss sa ag ge ew wa ay y? ?
A A5 52 2. . The exit passageway shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a 2-hour fire
resistance rating.

Q Q5 53 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e r re eq qu ui ir re ed d m mo od de e o of f v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n f fo or r n no on n- -h hi ig gh h r ri is se e b bu ui il ld di in ng gs s? ?
A A5 53 3. . Staircase ventilation for non-highrise buildings shall be provided with natural, mechanical
ventilation or by providing smoke proof enclosures.

Q Q5 54 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e e eg gr re es ss s f fi in na al l d di is sc ch ha ar rg ge e r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r s sp pr ri in nk kl le er r p pr ro ot te ec ct te ed d b bu ui il ld di in ng gs s? ?
A A5 54 4. . For sprinkler protected buildings, not more than 50 percent of the required number of exits,
and not more than 50 percent of the required egress capacity, shall discharge through areas
on the level of exit discharge.

Q Q5 55 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m s se ep pa ar ra at ti io on n d di is st ta an nc ce e b be et tw we ee en n t tw wo o e ex xi it ts s? ?
A A5 55 5. . The minimum separation distance between two exits or exit access doors in a sprinklered
building shall be not less than one-third the length of the maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the building or area to be served. This distance shall be half the diagonal for
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Q Q5 56 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m c cl le ea ar r w wi id dt th h o of f a a c co or rr ri id do or r o or r p pa as ss sa ag ge ew wa ay y? ?
A A5 56 6. . The clear width of any corridor or passageway serving an occupant load of 50 or more shall
be not less than 1200 mm.

Q Q5 57 7. . I In n w wh ha at t s si it tu ua at ti io on n i is s s si in ng gl le e e ex xi it t p pe er rm mi it tt te ed d i in n a a n no on n- -s sp pr ri in nk kl le er re ed d a ap pa ar rt tm me en nt t b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A5 57 7. . Any non-sprinklered dwelling unit shall be permitted to have a single exit, provided that one
of the following criteria is met:
i. The dwelling unit has an exit door opening directly to the street or yard at ground
level.
ii. T he dwelling unit has direct access to an outside stair and serves a maximum of two
units, both of which are located on the same floor.
iii. The dwelling unit has direct access to an interior stair that serves only that unit and is
separated from all other portions of the building by fire barriers having a minimum 1-
hour fire resistance rating, with no opening therein.
iv. Travel distance from the anywhere in the unit shall not exceed 23m to the final
discharge.
v. Total floor area is less than 500 m
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Q Q5 58 8. . I In n w wh ha at t s si it tu ua at ti io on n i is s a a s si in ng gl le e e ex xi it t p pe er rm mi it tt te ed d i in n a a s sp pr ri in nk kl le er re ed d a ap pa ar rt tm me en nt t b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A5 58 8. . Any building that is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler
system has four or fewer stories, and has not more than four dwelling units per story shall be
permitted to have a single exit, provided that all of the following conditions apply:
i. The stairway is separated from the rest of the building by barriers having not less
than a 1-hour fire resistance rating, with self-closing 1-hour fire door assemblies
protecting all openings between the stairway enclosure and the building.
ii. The stairway does not serve more than one-half story below the level of exit
discharge.
iii. All corridors serving as access to exits have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.
iv. There is not more than 35 ft (10.7 m) of travel distance from the entrance door of
any dwelling unit to the exit staircase
v. One-half-hour fire-rated horizontal and vertical separation between dwelling units is
provided.
vi. Travel distance from anywhere from the unit to the unit exit door shall not exceed
23m.
vi. Total floor area is less than 500 m
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Q Q5 59 9. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a l la ab bo or r a ac cc co om mm mo od da at ti io on n? ?
A A5 59 9. . Labor accommodations include buildings or spaces in buildings where sleeping
accommodation is provided for workers, with or without meals, but without individual
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cooking facilities. The phrase "without individual cooking facilities" refers to the absence of
cooking equipment in any room or unit.

Q Q6 60 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e h he ei ig gh ht t r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t t to o i in ns st ta al ll l a a p po or rt ta ab bl le e f fi ir re e e ex xt ti in ng gu ui is sh he er r? ?
A A6 60 0. . The wall mount type portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in such a way that the top
of the fire extinguisher is not more than 1.5 meters above the floor and not less than 30 cm
from the bottom of extinguisher to the finished floor.

Q Q6 61 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m n nu um mb be er r o of f p pe eo op pl le e r re eq qu ui ir re ed d t to o b be e t tr ra ai in ne ed d o on n b ba as si ic c f fi ir re e a aw wa ar re en ne es ss s
a an nd d i in n t th he e u us se e o of f p po or rt ta ab bl le e f fi ir re e e ex xt ti in ng gu ui is sh he er rs s? ?
A A6 61 1. At least 10 % of the Security personnel, Occupants, Employees and Supervisory personnel of
each occupancy shall be trained on basic fire awareness, types, use and operation of fire
extinguishers in emergency situation.

Q Q6 62 2. . A At t w wh ha at t l le ev ve el l s sh ha al ll l f fl lo oo or r p pr ro ox xi im mi it ty y e ex xi it t s si ig gn ns s b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d? ?
A A6 62 2. . Where floor proximity exit signs are required in such signs shall be located near the floor
level in addition to those signs required for doors or corridors. The bottom of the sign shall
be not less than 150 mm, but not more than 455 mm, above the floor.

Q Q6 63 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fu un nc ct ti io on n o of f e em me er rg ge en nc cy y l li ig gh ht ts s? ?
A A6 63 3. The objective of having emergency lighting during emergencies or when the normal lighting of
the occupied building fails. The emergency light shall fulfill the following functions:
a. To indicate clearly and unambiguously the escape routes.

b. To provide illumination along such routes to allow safe movement towards
and through the exits provided.

c. To ensure that fire alarm call points and fire fighting equipment provided
along escape routes can be readily located.

d. To permit operations concerned with safety measures

Q Q6 64 4. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l e em me er rg ge en nc cy y l li ig gh ht ts s b be e p pr ro ov vi id de ed d? ?
A A6 64 4. . For all buildings except for One-and-Two-Family Dwelling, emergency lighting shall be
provided in all occupancies in the following areas:
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i. along exit corridors, egress path, lobbies and exits staircases

ii. Over area if there are no explicit paths leading to corridors, lobbies and
exits.

iii. In hotel rooms or suites.

iv. Educational occupancies used as assembly, i.e. gymnasium, concert halls,
auditoriums, theatres.

v. In office rooms more than 60m.

Notwithstanding the requirements in the clause above, emergency lighting shall be provided
in the following locations:
i. Lift cars
ii. Emergency command centers
iii. Generator rooms
iv. Basement car parks
v. Fire pump rooms
vi. Areas of refuge within the same building.

Q Q6 65 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e r re eq qu ui ir re ed d b br ri ig gh ht tn ne es ss s l le ev ve el l o of f e em me er rg ge en nc cy y l li ig gh ht ts s? ?
A A6 65 5. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less
than an average of 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux) and, at any point, not less than 0.1 ft-candle (1.1
lux), measured along the path of egress at floor level.

Q Q6 66 6. . I In n w wh ha at t t ty yp pe e o of f o oc cc cu up pa an nc ci ie es s i is s c ce en nt tr ra al l b ba at tt te er ry y r re eq qu ui ir re ed d? ?
A A6 66 6. . Central Battery System is not mandatory. However, stand alone self contained luminaries
are not allowed as well. The emergency lighting system shall be either Central Battery system
or monitored type self contained emergency lighting system which is diagnostic type and
shall be automatically monitored and tested through the Building Monitoring System and the
fire alarm control unit.

Q Q6 67 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f e em me er rg ge en nc cy y v vo oi ic ce e c co om mm mu un ni ic ca at ti io on n ( (E EV VC C) )? ?
A A6 67 7. . A system that is interlinked with the fire alarm to give evacuation or emergency messages
throughout the premises for all occupants.

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Q Q6 68 8. . I In n w wh ha at t t ty yp pe e o of f o oc cc cu up pa an nc ci ie es s r re eq qu ui ir re es s e em me er rg ge en nc cy y v vo oi ic ce e e ev va ac cu ua at ti io on n a an nd d c co om mm mu un ni ic ca at ti io on n
s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A6 68 8. . One way emergency voice evacuation and communication system as well as an emergency
command centre shall be provided as follows:
i. For all large buildings with gross floor area greater than 2800 m or having
a total occupant load exceeding 1000 persons and large industrial and
warehouse buildings with gross floor area greater than 5000 m.

ii. For all buildings which are categorized as high rise or an assembly.

iii. For hotel or health care occupancies of less than 23m building height.

Q Q6 69 9. . I In n w wh ha at t l lo oc ca at ti io on n a ar re e s sp pe ea ak ke er rs s w wi it th h f fl la as sh he er rs s r re eq qu ui ir re ed d? ?
A A6 69 9. . Speakers with flashers (strobe lights) shall be provided for basement car parks, mechanical or
machine rooms, large machining areas of factories (more than 5000m) and at locations
where the ambient noise level is 75db or more.

Q Q7 70 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t f fo or r f fi ir re e a al la ar rm m a an nd d e em me er rg ge en nc cy y c co om mm mu un ni ic ca at ti io on n c ca ab bl le es s? ?
A A7 70 0. . All circuits necessary for the operation of the notification appliances shall be protected until
they enter the evacuation signalling zone that they serve. Any of the following methods shall
be considered acceptable as meeting the requirements of this subsection:

i. A 2-hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) cable

ii. A 2-hour fire rated cable system (electrical circuit protective system)

iii. A 2-hour fire rated enclosure

iv. Buildings fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system and with the
interconnecting wiring or cables used for the operation of notification
appliances installed in metal raceways

Q Q7 71 1. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l m ma an nu ua al l c ca al ll l p po oi in nt t b be e l lo oc ca at te ed d? ?
A A7 71 1. . Distribution of the manual call points should be such that travel distance should not be more
than 45m to reach the nearest manual call point. These figures to be reduced to 25m and
16m in limited mobility areas, and where processes of the area result in a likelihood of rapid
fire development.
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Q Q7 72 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e h he ei ig gh ht t r re eq qu ui ir re em me en nt t t to o i in ns st ta al ll l a a m ma an nu ua al l c ca al ll l p po oi in nt t? ?
A A7 72 2. . The manual call points shall be installed generally at the height of (1.1 1.4) m, above floor
level and in plain, accessible, well lit and free-hindrances places. Where disable people are
expected to operate, height to be lowered to (91cm-1.2m).

Q Q7 73 3. . A At t w wh ha at t l le ev ve el l a ab bo ov ve e t th he e g gr ro ou un nd d f fo or r r ra ai is se ed d f fl lo oo or rs s t to o h ha av ve e s sm mo ok ke e d de et te ec ct to or rs s w wi it th hi in n t th he e
c co on nc ce ea al le ed d s sp pa ac ce e? ?
A A7 73 3. . For raised floors 400mm and above the floor level and/or containing combustible materials
shall be provided with smoke detectors.

Q Q7 74 4. . A At t w wh ha at t h he ei ig gh ht t b be et tw we ee en n t th he e s su us sp pe en nd de ed d c ce ei il li in ng g a an nd d t th he e c ce ei il li in ng g l le ev ve el l a a s sm mo ok ke e d de et te ec ct to or r t to o b be e
p pr ro ov vi id de ed d? ?
A A7 74 4. . For suspended ceilings which are above 800mm from the ceiling level and/or containing
combustible materials, smoke detectors are to be provided.

Q Q7 75 5. . I In n w wh ha at t c co on nd di it ti io on n c ca an n a al la ar rm m n no ot ti if fi ic ca at ti io on n s sp pe ea ak ke er rs s b be e u us se ed d f fo or r n no on n- -e em me er rg ge en nc cy y p pu ur rp po os se es s? ?
A A7 75 5. . Speakers used as alarm notification appliances on fire alarm systems shall also be permitted
to be used for non-emergency purposes, provided that condition i or ii is met:
i. The emergency command centre is constantly attended by trained
personnel.

ii. The speakers and associated audio equipment are installed or located
with safeguards to resist tampering or maladjustments of those
components essential for intended emergency notification.

Q Q7 76 6. . C Ca an n a al la ar rm m n no ot ti if fi ic ca at ti io on n s sp pe ea ak ke er rs s b be e u us se ed d a as s m ma as ss s n no ot ti if fi ic ca at ti io on n s sp pe ea ak ke er rs s? ?
A A7 76 6. . Speakers used as alarm notification appliances on fire alarm systems shall also be permitted
to be used for mass notification systems.

Q Q7 77 7. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a c cl la as ss s 1 1 f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A7 77 7. . Class 1 systems comprises of 65 mm diameter Landing Valve outlets coupled or uncoupled
with 65mm diameter, 30 m long re-enforced rubber lined (RRL) hose with multipurpose hose
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nozzle for the use of Civil Defence department personnel or other trained fire fighting
personnel.

Q Q7 78 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a c cl la as ss s 2 2 f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A7 78 8. . Class 2 systems comprises of 25 mm diameter bore for Hose Reel System or 40 mm diameter
bore for Hose Rack System, 30 m long dual reinforced rubber hose coupled with 6 or 8 mm
bore multipurpose nozzle, for the use of occupants to extinguish small fires or when the fire
is at its incipient stages until the arrival of Civil Defence fire fighters.

Q Q7 79 9. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e d de ef fi in ni it ti io on n o of f a a c cl la as ss s 3 3 f fi ir re e f fi ig gh ht ti in ng g s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A7 79 9. . Class 3 system is a combination of both Class 1 & Class 2 systems for the use of occupants
and as well as Civil Defence use. In general the class I system equipments are installed in
lower level or compartment and class II system equipments in upper level or compartment of
a cabinet. Alternatively, because of the multiple use, class III stand pipe system comprising
65 mm diameter landing valve with 65 mm x 40 mm easily removable adapter and coupled
with 40 mm diameter, 30 m long fire hose and nozzle may be permitted as a special cases.

Q Q8 80 0. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l f fi ir re e h ho os se e s st ta at ti io on ns s b be e l lo oc ca at te ed d a an nd d w wh ha at t i is s t th he e c co ov ve er ra ag ge e d di is st ta an nc ce e? ?
A A8 80 0. . The Fire Hose Station should be clearly visible beside the exit way or stairway (maximum
allowed 6 meters from exit way or exit staircase). Additional fire hose stations along the exit
access corridor, horizontal exit or in the car park floors shall be installed such that all portions
of each floor are within 30 m from the fire hose station while measured along the natural
path of travel from the hose station.

Q Q8 81 1. . A At t w wh ha at t l le ev ve el l o of f t th he e b bu ui il ld di in ng g s sh ha al ll l f fi ir re e p pu um mp ps s b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d? ?
A A8 81 1. . Fire Pump shall be located at the lowest level of the building, pumping water upwards. Fire
pumps at levels higher than the lowest level of the building with water supply feeding
downwards is not allowed.

Q Q8 82 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e a ar rr ra an ng ge em me en nt t f fo or r a a d dr ry y r ri is se er r s st ta an nd d p pi ip pe e s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A8 82 2. . Dry riser stand pipe system shall be terminated to a 2-way breeching inlet connection having
100 mm dia flanged outlet with 2 nos of 65 mm dia instantaneous male coupling inlets,
located at Fire Access level for Civil Defence.
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Q Q8 83 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e p pr re es ss su ur re e l li im mi it t f fo or r a a m mu ul lt ti i w we et t r ri is se er r z zo on ni in ng g s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A8 83 3. . Multiple wet risers zoning system shall be established in high rise buildings where pressure
reducing valve station is utilized with single fire pump set instead of multiple pumping
station, to restrict pressure limit with in 12 bar at any Landing valve outlet.

Q Q8 84 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m o op pe er ra at ti in ng g p pr re es ss su ur re e f fo or r s sp pr ri in nk kl le er r h he ea ad d i in n o or rd di in na ar ry y h ha az za ar rd d
o oc cc cu up pa an nc ci ie es s? ?
A A8 84 4. . The minimum operating pressure of any sprinkler head for determining the water supply
requirements shall be not less than 0.5 bar (7 PSI) in the light hazard occupancy and 1.0 bar
(14.5 PSI) in the ordinary hazard occupancies.

Q Q8 85 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m o op pe er ra at ti in ng g p pr re es ss su ur re e i in n a a s sp pr ri in nk kl le er r s sy ys st te em m? ?
A A8 85 5. . The maximum operating pressure in a sprinkler system shall not be more than 12 bar. Where
higher operating pressure is used for the sprinkler system, all the sprinklers, pipes and
fittings shall be rated for the higher operating pressure, however the operating pressure shall
not be more than 16 bar in any case.

Q Q8 86 6. . W Wh ha at t s sh ha al ll l a a f fi ir re e p pu um mp p s se et t c co on ns si is st t o of f? ?
A A8 86 6. . The proposed fire pump set for any water based suppression system including fire hydrants
shall consists each of the following:
i. Main Electric Pump
ii. Standby Diesel driven Pump
iii. Electric Jockey Pump
iv. Pump controllers
v. Ancillary valves and fittings

Q Q8 87 7. . W Wh he er re e s sh ha al ll l t th he e f fi ir re e p pu um mp p b be e l lo oc ca at te ed d i in n a a b bu ui il ld di in ng g? ?
A A8 87 7. . Fire Pumps shall be located at the ground floor or Fire Access level at the lowest level of the
building, pumping water upwards. Fire pumps at levels higher than the lowest level of the
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Q Q8 88 8. . W Wh ha at t s sh ha al ll l b be e h he ei ig gh ht t l li im mi it ta at ti io on n o of f a a b bu ui il ld di in ng g f fo or r a a m me ec ch ha an ni ic ca al l f fl lo oo or r t to o h ho ou us se e t th he e t tr ra an ns sf fe er r
f fi ir re e p pu um mp p a an nd d t ta an nk k? ?
A A8 88 8. . Any building higher than 90 m in habitable height from the lowest level of the building shall
require a transfer pump set and a transfer water tank located on the mechanical floor.

Q Q8 89 9. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s l li ig gh ht t h ha az za ar rd d o oc cc cu up pa an nc ci ie es s? ?
A A8 89 9. . The areas and occupancies which are used for non-industrial uses and contains low quantity
and less combustible materials which are expected to release less heat release rates during
fire condition shall be classified as light hazard occupancies.

Q Q9 90 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s o or rd di in na ar ry y h ha az za ar rd d o oc cc cu up pa an nc ci ie es s? ?
A A9 90 0. . The areas and occupancies used for processing and handling of mainly ordinary combustible
materials unlikely to develop intensely burning fires in the initial stages shall be classified as
ordinary hazard occupancies.

Q Q9 91 1. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s o or rd di in na ar ry y h ha az za ar rd d g gr ro ou up p 1 1? ?
A A9 91 1. . The areas and occupancies which are used for commercial & industrial uses and contains
medium quantity and moderate combustible materials and the storages up to 2.4 meters
which are expected to release moderate heat release rates during fire condition shall be
classified as Ordinary Hazard group-1.
Q Q9 92 2. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s o or rd di in na ar ry y h ha az za ar rd d g gr ro ou up p 2 2? ?
A A9 92 2. . The areas and occupancies which are used for commercial & industrial uses and contain
medium quantity and moderate to high combustible materials and the storages up to 3.6
mtrs which are expected to release moderate heat release rates and the storages up to 2.4
mtrs which are high heat release rates during fire condition shall be classified as Ordinary
Hazard group-2.

Q Q9 93 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s e ex xt tr ra a h hi ig gh h h ha az za ar rd d g gr ro ou up p 1 1? ?
A A9 93 3. . The areas and occupancies which are used for industrial uses and contains high quantity and
very high combustible materials which will support fast development of fire and are expected
to release very high heat release rates during fire condition and having less or no
combustible or flammable liquids & gases shall be classified as Extra high hazard group-1.

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Q Q9 94 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s d de ef fi in ne ed d a as s e ex xt tr ra a h hi ig gh h h ha az za ar rd d g gr ro ou up p 2 2? ?
A A9 94 4. . The areas and occupancies which are used for industrial uses and contain moderate to high
quantity of flammable & combustible liquids and gases which will support rapid growth of
fire and expected to release very high heat release rates during fire condition shall be
classified as Extra High hazard group-2.

Q Q9 95 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e t te em mp pe er ra at tu ur re e a an nd d f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g o of f s sm mo ok ke e e ex xh ha au us st t o or r e ex xt tr ra ac ct t f fa an ns s? ?
A A9 95 5. . Smoke Exhaust or extract fans shall be capable of operating effectively at 400C for 2 hours.

Q Q9 96 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m d di is st ta an nc ce e b be et tw we ee en n a ai ir r i in nt ta ak ke es s a an nd d a an ny y e ex xh ha au us st t d di is sc ch ha ar rg ge e o op pe en ni in ng gs s? ?
A A9 96 6. . Openings for the intakes of outdoor air to all air handling systems, mechanical ventilation
systems, pressurization systems of exit staircases and internal corridors, and smoke control
systems shall be no less than 5m from any exhaust discharge openings.

Q Q9 97 7. . W Wh he en n c ca an n a a c co on nc ce ea al le ed d s sp pa ac ce e b be et tw we ee en n c ce ei il li in ng g a an nd d r ro oo of f o or r r ra ai is se ed d f fl lo oo or rs s b be e u us se ed d a as s a ai ir r
p pl le en nu um m? ?
A A9 97 7. . A concealed space between the ceiling and floor above it, ceiling and roof, or raised floor and
structural floor of a building may be used as a plenum provided that the concealed space
contains only:
i. Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable,
ii. Aluminum-sheathed cable,
iii. Copper-sheathed cable,
iv. Rigid metal conduit,
v. Enclosed metal trunking,
vi. Flexible metal conduit,
vii. Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit in lengths not more than 2 m, or metal-clad
cables;
viii. Communication cables for computers, television, telephone and inter-
communication system;
ix. Fire protection installations;
x. Pipes of non-combustible material conveying non-flammable liquids

Q Q9 98 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e f fi ir re e r ra at ti in ng g o of f d da am mp pe er rs s t to o b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d i in n d du uc ct ts s p pe en ne et tr ra at ti in ng g f fi ir re e w wa al ll ls s? ?
A A9 98 8. . Duct penetrations of fire walls should be avoided. Approved fire dampers shall be provided
where air ducts penetrate or terminate at openings in walls or partitions required to have a
fire resistance rating of 1 hour or more depending on the fire rating of the wall.
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Q Q9 99 9. . I In n w wh hi ic ch h a ap pp pl li ic ca at ti io on n a a f fi ir re e d da am mp pe er r i is s n no ot t r re eq qu ui ir re ed d? ?
A A9 99 9. . A fire damper shall not be required for the following:
i. Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ducts
ii. Hazardous Fume Exhaust Duct
iii. Stairwell Pressurization Ducts
iv. Smoke Extraction Ducts
v. Laundry and Trash Chutes

Q Q1 10 00 0. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e t ty yp pe e o of f a ap pp pr ro ov ve ed d m ma at te er ri ia al l t to o b be e u us se ed d f fo or r t th he e c co on ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n o of f c ce ei il li in ng g p pl le en nu um m? ?
A A1 10 00 0. . Materials used in the construction of a ceiling plenum shall be noncombustible or shall be
limited combustible having a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a maximum smoke
developed index of 50.

Q Q1 10 01 1. . I In n w wh ha at t s si it tu ua at ti io on n d do oe es s s st ta ai ir rc ca as se es s s se er rv vi in ng g t th he e b ba as se em me en nt t l le ev ve el l n ne ee ed d t to o b be e p pr re es ss su ur ri iz ze ed d? ?
A A1 10 01 1. . All fire exit staircases that serve the basement floors shall also be pressurized if the same
staircase shafts serving the upper floors are pressurized. Fire exit staircases that only serve
the basement which have more than 2 levels or more than 7m below the level of discharge
(high depth underground buildings and structures) shall be pressurized. Fire exit staircases
that only serve the basement which have less than 2 or levels or less than 7m below the level
of discharge (low depth underground buildings and structures) shall be provided with
mechanical ventilation.

Q Q1 10 02 2. . A At t w wh ha at t h he ei ig gh ht t s sh ha al ll l a a b bu ui il ld di in ng g h ha av ve e i it ts s e ex xi it t s st ta ai ir rc ca as se es s p pr re es ss su ur ri iz ze ed d? ?
A A1 10 02 2. . In any building of which the habitable height exceeds 23 m, any internal exit staircases
without adequate provision for natural ventilation shall be pressurized.

Q Q1 10 03 3. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e a ar rr ra an ng ge em me en nt t f fo or r m mu ul lt ti ip pl le e i in nj je ec ct ti io on ns s f fo or r s st ta ai ir rc ca as se e p pr re es ss su ur ri iz za at ti io on n? ?
A A1 10 03 3. . A single-point injection system shall not be used where the stairwell height is more than
eight stories. Stairwells more than 3 storeys above grade or 15m in height, which ever lower
shall be provided with multiple-injection systems.


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Q Q1 10 04 4. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m r ra at te e o of f m me ec ch ha an ni ic ca al l v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n f fo or r i in nt te er rn na al l c co or rr ri id do or rs s? ?
A A1 10 04 4. . Mechanically ventilated internal corridor shall have a purging rate of at least 6 air changes
per hour.

Q Q1 10 05 5. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m r ra at te e o of f m me ec ch ha an ni ic ca al l v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n f fo or r b ba as se em me en nt ts s? ?
A A1 10 05 5. . The purge rate for basement shall be at least 9 air changes per hour.

Q Q1 10 06 6. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e m mi in ni im mu um m c cl le ea ar r h he ei ig gh ht t f fo or r t th he e s sm mo ok ke e l la ay ye er r w wh he en n d de es si ig gn ni in ng g s sm mo ok ke e m ma an na ag ge em me en nt t
s sy ys st te em ms s? ?
A A1 10 06 6. . The design smoke layer base shall be above the heads of people escaping beneath it. The
minimum height shall be 1830mm

Q Q1 10 07 7. . I In n w wh ha at t s si it tu ua at ti io on n s sm mo ok ke e r re em mo ov va al l s sy ys st te em m f fo or r f fi ir re ef fi ig gh ht ti in ng g o op pe er ra at ti io on n n ne ee ed d t to o b be e p pr ro ov vi id de ed d? ?
A A1 10 07 7. . Smoke removal system for firefighting operation shall be provided where there are no
natural ventilation openings or where there no operable panels or windows.

Q Q1 10 08 8. . W Wh ha at t i is s t th he e p pe er rc ce en nt ta ag ge e o of f o op pe en ni in ng g r re eq qu ui ir re ed d f fo or r n na at tu ur ra al l v ve en nt ti il la at ti io on n a an nd d t th he e d di is st ta an nc ce e f fr ro om m
t th he e i in nt te er rn na al l c co or rr ri id do or r? ?
A A1 10 08 8. . Naturally ventilated internal corridor shall be by fixed ventilation openings in an external wall
and such ventilation openings being not less than 15 % of the floor area of the internal
corridor. Natural ventilation opening shall not be more than 9m from any part of the internal
corridor.



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