RULE 1. INTERPRETATION

RULE 2. COVERAGE

RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF,

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND

PROFESSIONALIZATION

Republic Act 9514 Implementing Rules and Regulations

RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND

FIRE SAFETY

RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT

TO THE BFP

RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND

ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY

MEASURES

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/

CHARGES AND FINES

RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES

OF ACTION

RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

RA 9514

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A

COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE

OF THE PHILIPPINES,

REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL

DECREE NO. 1185, AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES”

RULE 1. INTERPRETATION

It is the policy of the State toensure public safety, promoteeconomic development throughthe prevention and suppression ofall kinds, of destructive fires, andpromote the professionalization ofthe fire service as a profession.

RULE 2. COVERAGE

A. All persons;

B. All private or public buildings,facilities or structures and theirpremises;

C. Design and installation ofmechanical, electronics andelectrical systems relative to fireprotection;

D. Manufacturing, storage, handlingand/or use, and transportation ofexplosives and/or combustible,flammable liquids and gases, toxicand other hazardous materials andoperations, and their wastes;

E. Fire safety planning, design,construction, repair, maintenance,rehabilitation and demolition;

F. Fire protective and warningequipment or systems;

G. All land transportation vehiclesand equipment, ships or vesselsdocked at piers or wharves oranchored in seaports; and

H. Petroleum industry installations.

RULE 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

RULE 4. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF,BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 4.0.0.1 GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE RA 9514 AND ITS IRR

Administration and Enforcement of the Fire Code and its IRR – Chief, BFP through RA 6975 and RA 9263

SECTION 4.0.0.2 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SILG

A. Issue IRR, and prescribe standards,schedules of fees/ fire service charges andadministrative penalties

B. Reorganize the BFP

C. Enter into long term agreement, eitherthrough public biddings or negotiations inaccordance with RA 9184

D. Enter into Memoranda of Agreement withother departments, bureaus, agencies,offices and corporations of thegovernment, as well as private institutions

SECTION 4.0.0.3 SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP

1. Support and assist fire volunteers,practitioners and fire volunteer organizationsin the country.

2. Enter into external party agreements forthe conduct of trainings, education andevaluation of fire volunteers, practitionersand fire volunteer organizations.

3. Call on the police, other law enforcementagencies, and local government;

4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI);

5. Issue FSIC;

6. Inspect at reasonable time, any building,structure, installation or premises fordangerous or hazardous conditions;

7. Order the owner/occupant of any buildingor structure to summarily abate conditionsthat are deemed hazardous to life andproperty;

8. Require the building owner/occupant tosubmit plans and specifications;

9. Issue a written notice to the owner and/orcontractor to stop work on any portion of anywork due to the absence, or in violation of,approved plans and specifications.

RULE 5. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION

DIVISION 1. REORGANIZATION

SECTION 5.0.1.1 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP TO RECOMMEND REORGANIZATION

DIVISION 2. TECHNICAL STAFF

SECTION 5.0.2.1 CONSTITUTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION 5.0.2.2 SOURCES

Technical staff

A. Organic members of the BFP;

B. Other government offices and agencies;

C. Other sources.

SECTION 5.0.2.3 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

A. Study, review and evaluate latestdevelopments and standards on fire safety,prevention and suppression;

B. Prepare plans/programs on fire safety,prevention and suppression and evaluateimplementation thereof;

C. Develop programs on theprofessionalization of the fire service;

D. Coordinate with appropriate governmentand private institutions for the offering ofcollege courses on fire technology and fireprotection engineering;

E. Propose amendments to the Fire Code andits IRR;

F. Advise the Chief, BFP on any matterbrought to his attention; and

G. Perform such other functions as directedby the Chief, BFP.

SECTION 5.0.2.4 REMUNERATION

Prescribed by the Chief, BFP in accordancewith existing government accounting andauditing rules and regulations.

RULE 6. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY

PRACTITIONERS

DIVISION 1. SCOPE

Shall govern the organization, equipage,operation, and proficiency training ofcompany and community fire brigades.

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES

SECTION 6.0.2.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. All business establishments employing atleast fifty (50) persons.

B. Buildings having various occupancies.

C. In cases where a fire brigade is alreadyestablished for a building.

D. All barangays shall likewise endeavor toorganize their own Fire Brigades.

SECTION 6.0.2.2 COMPOSITION

Organization of company fire brigadesshall consist of the Fire Brigade Chief, whichshall be designated by the head of thecompany, and shall be assisted by selectedpersonnel.

SECTION 6.0.2.3 COMPONENTS

Each fire brigade shall have a Leader or aChief. In his absence, an Assistant Chief shallbe appointed.

SECTION 6.0.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF

A. He/She shall be responsible for thedevelopment of fire prevention programs andplans of action for the company ororganization.

B. He/She shall initiate the procurement ofnecessary firefighting equipment and suppliesfor use of the brigades;

C. He/She shall conduct periodic evaluation ofall equipment available forFirefighting;

D. He/She shall also bring to the immediateattention of the company or establishmenthead, any situation that would likely reducethe effectiveness of firefighting operations;

E. He/She shall ensure that the brigades aresuitably staffed;

F. He/She shall prepare training programs forthe members of the fire brigade;

G. In his/her absence, the Deputy Fire BrigadeChief shall assume and perform the dutiesand responsibilities of the Fire Brigade Chief.

SECTION 6.0.2.5 QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMPANY FIRE BRIGADE

Members of the fire brigade shall consist ofpersons who have met qualificationsappropriate for the fire brigade work.

SECTION 6.0.2.6 AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL

Member of a fire brigade, must be available to respond to fire alarms and attend required training programs.

DIVISION 3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND FIRE

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

SECTION 6.0.3.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

A. Issued to fire volunteers, members of firebrigades and fire safety practitioners aftercompletion of the mandatory training andcompetency evaluations conducted by the BFP.

Documentary requirements:

1. Certificate of completion of the fire suppression training;

2. Personal profile;

3. Certificate of employment, in the case of fire safety practitioners; and

4. Other documents the BFP may require.

SECTION 6.0.3.2 TRAINING DESIGN

shall be developed by the BFP

SECTION 6.0.3.3 SCOPE OF TRAINING

A. All members of the fire brigadeB. In the case of fire safety practitioners

SECTION 6.0.3.4 ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS

BFP shall assist in setting up a trainingprogram for the fire brigade and firevolunteer organization.

SECTION 6.0.3.5 IDENTIFICATIONwear proper identification cards

DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS

SECTION 6.0.4.1 PRACTICE DRILLSshall be held to check the ability ofmembers to perform the operations they areexpected to carry out.

SECTION 6.0.4.2 OPERATION OF EQUIPMENTall available equipment, devices and toolsfor fire suppression and medical and rescueoperation must be operated.

SECTION 6.0.4.3 REACTIVATION OF EQUIPMENT equipment shall be made readily available to respond to a fire call.

SECTION 6.0.4.4 INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORKWill be assigned to individual members of the fire brigade.

SECTION 6.0.4.5 COMMAND AT FIRE SCENEshall be under the direct operationalcontrol of the fire ground commanders ofthe BFP.

RULE 7. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.1.1 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

A. During actual fire fighting operations andfire scene investigations;B. Business closure and summary abatementproceedings;C. Installation of signs that the building/structure is a fire hazard and/or fire trap;

D. Obstruction of designated fire lanes andfire hydrants;

E. Apprehension of violators/personsremoving, destroying, tampering orobliterating warning signs and similarabatement appurtenances;

F. Such other duties and functions of the BFPwhich would essentially require policeassistance.

SECTION 7.0.1.2 FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

A. Strict observance of the requirement of firesafety measures for the issuance of FSIC;

B. Organization and training of fire brigades inall barangays in partnership with BFP to serve asfirst responders;

C. In summary abatements, closure and/orstoppage of operation of buildings/structures orportions thereof; and

D. Such other duties and functions of the BFPwhich would essentially require their assistance.

SECTION 7.0.1.3 FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

A. Laboratory/physical examinations;

B. In the investigation and prosecution ofarson cases;

C. Such other duties and functions of theBFP which require their expertise.

DIVISION 2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

A. National and Local Waterworks

B. Electric Companies and Cooperatives

C. Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)

D. Department of Education (DepED)

E. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

F. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

G. Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

H. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

I. Such other government agencies,instrumentalities and subdivisions and non-government institutions

RULE 8. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

CHAPTER 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 8.1.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. UNIFORMED PERSONNEL1. Licensed Engineer or Architect with at least one (1) year in the BFP service; or Graduate of any baccalaureate degree course with at least three (3) years in the BFP service.

2. Completed FAIIC; or undergone at leastforty (40) hours of relevant seminars/workshops on the Fire Code of thePhilippines of 2008and other relevant firesafety seminars/workshops; and

3. Non-licensed and non-engineeringgraduate must pass the written firesafety inspection examination conducted bythe BFP.

B. NON- UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

1. Appointed as Engineers or Appointed asElectrical/Building Inspectors; and

2. Undergo at least forty (40) hours of relevantseminars/workshops on the Fire Code of thePhilippines and other relevant fire safetyseminars/workshops.

3. Electrical/building inspectors must pass thewritten examination conducted by the BFP.

SECTION 8.1.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

A. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer;

B. Undergo at least forty (40) hours of relevanttraining on the Fire Code of the Philippines of2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.

C. In cases where there is no licensed engineeror architect, a graduate of any baccalaureatedegree with FAIIC training.

CHAPTER 2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

DIVISION 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS

SECTION 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS

A. Inspect any building, structure or facilityand/or any part thereof

B. Assess compliance with the fire safetyrequirements

C. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicialbodies regarding matters relating to the FireCode of the Philippines and this IRR

D. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and

E. Prepare necessary documents and maintainfiles and/or records.

SECTION 8.2.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

A. Review and evaluate building plans andspecifications including fire protection system;

B. Conduct site verification and inspection onbuilding under construction.

RULE 9. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 1. GENERAL

A. Inspection of all buildings, structures,facilities and premises, hazardous operations,storage facilities and transportation vehicles ofhazardous materials

B. Fire safety inspections shall be conducted as apre-requisite to grants of permits and/orlicenses.

C. C/MFM shall review, evaluate and assessplans, design calculations and specifications, andissue FSEC.

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION

SECTION 9.0.2.1 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

A. Upon receipt of six (6) sets of the buildingplans from the BO the CRO shall checkcompliance of documentary requirements

B. Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessaryevaluation and review of the plans

C. Chief, FSES shall consolidate and review thefindings of the Plan Evaluator

D. C/MFM will either approve or disapprove theevaluated plans together with FSC.

E. No building plan shall be evaluated withoutthe submission of FALAR-1.

F. C/MFM CRO shall endorse back five (5)copies of the approved Building Plans,together with the FSEC and FSC to the BO.

SECTION 9.0.2.2 INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

During construction, renovation,modification or alteration, the C/MFM on thebasis of issued FSC, shall inspect the premises.

SECTION 9.0.2.3 INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

A. After construction/renovation/modification oralteration and prior to the issuance of theoccupancy permit by the BO, C/MFM shall inspectthe premises and issue FSIC in accordance withthe approved plans and specifications.

B. Inspection procedure1. Endorsement by BO application for Occupancy Permit2. Prepared Inspection Order (IO)3. Endorse IO including the name of FSI to C/MFM

4. FSI shall conduct final inspection5. Prepare a report of recommendation6. Evaluate and recommend final action7. Submission of FALAR-28. Approval or disapproval of FSIC

SECTION 9.0.2.4 BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION

A. Existing Building, Structure or Facility

B. Industrial, Commercial or Business Operation

C. Periodic Inspection by Fire Safety Inspectors

D. No FSIC shall be issued without FALAR-3

DIVISION 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT

SECTION 9.0.3.1 APPLICABILITY

A. All private and public buildings, facilities andstructures to be constructed or beingconstructed

B. All existing private and public buildings,facilities or structures with occupancy of atleast fifty (50) persons

SECTION 9.0.3.2 PROCEDURESA. Submission of 3 sets of FALAR-1 to C/MFMduly signed by the Architect and Fire SafetyPractitioner

B. Certificate of Completion of Construction, 3sets of FALAR-2 shall be submitted to theC/MFM by the building owner, duly signed bythe Construction Manager and Contractor.

C. Building owner shall submit to theC/MFM, 3 sets of FALAR-3, duly signed by theBuilding Administrator during the regularannual fire safety inspection.

SECTION 9.0.3.3 FORMAT OF PREPARATION

A. FALAR-1 -written report prepared by the Architect and his Fire Protection Consultant.

1. Objectives2. Short Project Description3. Statement of who is the enforcing authority for the National Building Code and the Fire Code of the Philippines.4. Statement of the Codes and Standards used in the design.5. Discussion of Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

B. FALAR-2 -Documentation by theContractor/s and the Construction Managercertifying that the construction was inaccordance with the FALAR 1 and authorizedchanges.

1. Short Description of Project.

2. Objectives of the Report.

3. Enforcing Authorities.

4. Standards used for Authorized Changes.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Issues.

C. FALAR 3 - Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep of the fire and life-safety features of the facility.

1. Objectives

2. Short Description of Building or Facilities.

3. Statement on who is the enforcingauthority for the National Building Code andthe Fire Code of the Philippines.

4. Statement of Testing and MaintenanceStandards Used.

5. Discussions of Fire Protection and LifeSafety Issues.

DIVISION 4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

SECTION 9.0.4.1 FSIC AS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT/LICENSE

Business or Mayor’s Permit

Permit to Operate

Occupancy Permit

PHILHEALTH Accreditation for Hospitals

DOH License to Operate and

Other permits or licenses being issued by other government agencies.

SECTION 9.0.4.2 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

A. FSIC for Occupancy Permit1. Endorsement from the BO;

2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fee;

3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;

4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately preceding this application, if any; and

5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 2.

B. FSIC for Business Permit

1. Endorsement from the BPLO;

2. Photocopy of Building Permit and Assessment of Business Permit Fee/Tax Bill for Business Permit;

3. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any;

4. Copy of Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate immediately preceding this application, if any; and

5. Three (3) sets of FALAR 3.

DIVISION 5. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

Required for 1.) storage, 2.) handling,3.)installation and 4.) transportation ofhazardous materials, operations andprocesses

DIVISION 6. FIRE INSURANCE DATA REQUIRED

All persons having fire insurance coverage ontheir properties and/or business shall submit acertified true copy of all coverage currently ineffect, not later than ten (10) days after receiptof the document from any insurance company.

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

CHAPTER 1. COVERAGE

Covers the Fire Safety Measure forBuildings, Structures and Facilities,Hazardous Materials and Wastes,Hazardous Operations and Processes andMiscellaneous Hazardous Premises and/orconditions, that by its very nature orrelation to life, property and environmentposes threat or danger.

CHAPTER 2. FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

DIVISION 1. SCOPE

A. Deals with life safety from fire and likeemergencies in buildings, structures andfacilities. It covers construction, protection andoccupancy features to minimize danger to lifefrom fire, smoke, vapor and fumes beforebuildings are vacated.

B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed toprohibit a better type of design, buildingconstruction, more exits, or otherwise saferconditions than the requirements specified.

DIVISION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Every building or structure, new or old,designed for human occupancy shall beprovided with exits.

B. Every building or structure shall bedesigned, constructed, equipped, maintainedand operated.

C. Every building or structure shall beprovided with exits of kind, number, locationand capacity.

D. Every exit of buildings or structures shall be arranged and maintained.

E. Every exit shall be clearly visible.

F. All means of egress shall be provided withadequate and reliable illumination.

G. Fire alarm systems or devices shall beprovided in every building or structure.

H. Every building or structure, section, or areathereof of such size, occupancy andarrangement, shall have at least two means ofegress remote from each other.

I. Every vertical way of exit and other verticalopenings between floors of a building shall besuitably enclosed or protected.

J. Required Fire Safety Programs/Measures

K. Compliance with this Chapter shall not beconstrued as eliminating or reducing thenecessity from complying.

L. Construction and Repair Operations

DIVISION 3. CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY

1. Assembly include all buildings or portions of buildingsused for gathering together of 50 or morepersons for such purposes as deliberation,worship, entertainment, eating, drinking,amusement, awaiting transportation, orsimilar uses.

9. classrooms of 50 persons and over capacity;

10. libraries;

11. internet shops of over 50 persons capacity;

12. dance halls;

13. club rooms;

14. skating rinks;

15. gymnasiums;

Examples:

1. theaters;

2. assembly halls;

3. auditorium;

4. exhibition halls;

5. museum;

6. restaurants;

7. drinking establishments;

8. places of worship;

16. cockpit arenas;

17. bowling facilities;

18. pool rooms;

19. armories;

20. passenger stations and terminals of air, surface, underground, and marine public transportation facilities;

21. Recreational

facilities;

22. piers;

23.court-rooms;

24.conference rooms; and

25. mortuary chapels or funeral homes.

Restaurants and drinking establishments withan occupant load of less than 50 persons shallbe classified as mercantile occupancies.

Occupancy of any room or space for assemblypurposes by less than 50 persons shall beclassified as part of the other occupancy andsubject to the provisions applicable thereto.

2. Educational Include all building or portions thereof used for

the gathering of group of 6 or more persons forpurposes of instruction.

Examples: 4. Academies1. Schools 5. Nursery Schools2. Universities 6. Kindergartens3. Colleges 7. Child Day Care Facilities

3. Health Care used for purpose of medical or other

treatment or care of persons where suchoccupants are mostly incapable of selfpreservation because of age, physical ormental disability, or because of securitymeasures not under the occupants’ control.

Examples:

1. hospitals; 2. nursing homes; 3. birth centers; and 4. residential custodial care centers(nurseries, homes for the aged and the like)

4. Detention and Correctional used to house one or more persons under

varied degrees of restraint or securitywhere such occupants are mostlyincapable of self-preservation because ofsecurity measures not under theoccupants’ control.

Examples:

1. correctional institutions;2. detention facilities; 3. community residential centers; 4. training schools; 5. work camps; and 6. substance abuse centers

5. Residential Occupancies in which sleeping

accommodations are provided for normalresidential purposes and include allbuildings designed to provide sleepingaccommodations.

Examples:1. hotels; 7. inns; 2. motels; 8. apartments; 3. apartelles; 9. condominiums; 4. pension houses; 10. dormitories; 5. lodging or rooming houses; 6. one- and two-family dwellings

6. Mercantile Includes stores, markets, and other

rooms, buildings, or structures for thedisplay and/or sale of merchandise.

Examples:1. malls; 2. supermarkets; 3. department stores; 4. shopping centers; 5. flea markets; 6. restaurants of less than 50 persons capacity;7. public/private dry and wet markets; 8. water refilling stations; 9. drugstores; 10. hardwares/construction supplies; 11. showrooms; and 12. auction rooms.

7. Business Used for the transaction of business

other than that covered underMercantile, for the keeping of accountsand records and similar purposes.

Examples:1. offices for lawyers; doctors; dentists and other professionals; 2. general offices; 3. City/Municipal halls;4. internet shops; 5. massage parlors, 6. beauty parlors, 7. barbershops of less than 50 occupants; and8. court houses;

8. Industrial Include factories that make products of all

kinds and properties which shall include butnot limited to product processing,assembling and disassembling, mixing,packaging, finishing or decorating,repairing and material recovery.

Examples:1. factories of all kinds; 7. gas plants; 2. laboratories; 8. refineries; 3. dry cleaning plants; 9. saw­mills, 4. power plants; 10. laundries; 5. pumping stations; 11. Creameries6. smokehouses;

9. Storage includes all buildings or structures utilized

primarily for the storage or sheltering ofgoods, merchandise, products, vehicles, oranimals.

Examples:1. warehouses; 7. parking garages; 2. cold storages; 8. hangars; 3. freight terminals; 9. grain el­evators; 4. LPG storage; 10. barns; and 5. bulk oil storage; 11.Stables6. truck and marine terminals;

10. Mixed Occupancies

Refers to two or more classes ofoccupancies occurring/ located/ situated/existing in the same building and/orstructures so intermingled that separatesafeguards are impracticable.

11. Miscellaneous

includes buildings or structure whichcannot be properly classified in any ofthe preceding occupancy groups.

Examples:1. Towers;2. Windowless and Underground Buildings;3. Piers and Water-Surrounded Structures;4. Immobilized Vehicles and Vessels.

DIVISION 4. HAZARD OF BUILDINGS

SECTION 10.2.4.1 GENERAL

A. Degree of hazard shall be the relativedanger of the start and spread of fire, thegeneration of smoke or gases, the danger ofexplosion or other occurrences.

B. Degree of fire hazard shall be determinedby the C/MFM on the basis of the nature,character of the contents and the process oroperations conducted.

SECTION 10.2.4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARD OF CONTENTS

1. Low 2. Moderate 3. High

DIVISION 5. MEANS OF EGRESS

SECTION 10.2.5.1 APPLICATIONA. Means of egress for both new and existingbuildings

B. Any change, alteration or addition thatwould reduce the means of egress isprohibited.

SECTION 10.2.5.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Permissible Exit Components

Exit shall consist of the approvedcomponents that are described, regulated,and limited.

B. Protective Enclosure1. Construction of the separation shall meet

the following requirements:

a. three storeys or less – one (1) hour;b. four or more storeys – two (2) hours;c. any opening shall be protected by an

approved self-closing fire resistive doord. Openings in exit enclosure shall be confined to those necessary for access

2. No exit enclosure shall be used for otherpurposes

C. Capacity of Means of Egress

AreaStairways

(width per person)

Level Components and Ramps

(width per person)

mm in mm in

Board and Care 10 0.4 5 0.2

Health Care,

Sprinklered

7.6 0.3 5 0.2

Health Care, Non

Sprinklered

15 0.6 13 0.5

High Hazards 18 0.7 10 0.4

All Others 7.6 0.3 5 0.4

D. Occupant Load

1. Occupant load in any building or portion thereof shall be the maximum number of persons that may be in the space at any time.

2. Where exits serve more than one floor, only the occupant load of each floor considered individually;

3. When any required egress capacity from a balcony or mezzanine passes through the room below, that required capacity shall be added to the required egress capacity of the room below.

E. Measurement of Means of Egress1. Width of means of egress shall be measuredby clear width starting from the narrowestpoint of the egress component underconsideration.

2. Projections of not more than 114mm at amaximum height of 965mm within the meansof egress on each side shall be permitted.

F. Minimum Width

width of any means of egress shall not beless than 915 mm except when specificallyprovided under Division 8 to Division 17 of thisChapter.

G. Number of Means of Egress1. For balcony, mezzanine, storey, or portion

thereof shall not be less than two (2).

2. When the occupant load for any storey or portion thereof is more than 500 but not more than 1000, the means of egress shall not be less than 3; in excess thereof, the means of egress shall not be less than 4.

3. Occupant load of each storey consideredindividually shall be required to be used incomputing the number of means of egress at

each storey.

4. No doors other than hoistway door, theelevator car door, and doors that are readilyopenable shall be allowed at the point ofaccess to an elevator car.

5. Elevator lobbies shall have access to atleast one exit.

H. Arrangement of means of egress Shall be remote from each other as possible 2 exits or exit access doors shall be not less

than 1/2 of the length of the maximum over-all diagonal dimension of the building.

With automatic sprinkler system, theminimum distance between two exits or exitaccess doors shall not be less than 1/3 themaximum length of the building.

I. Dead-End Limits

Means of egress shall be so arranged thatthere are no dead-end pockets, hallways,corridors, passage ways or courts whose depthexceeds the limits specified in individualoccupancies.

J. Measurement of Travel Distance to Exits

shall be measured on the floor or otherwalking surface along the center line of thenatural path of travel, starting from themost remote point subject to occupancy.Where measurement includes stairs, itshall be taken in the place of the treadnosing.

K. Access to Exits

1. A door way of exit access shall be swingingtype.

2. In no case shall access to exit be through abathroom, bedroom, or other room subject tolocking, except where the exit is required.

3. Ways of exit access and the doors to exits towhich they lead shall be designed and arrangedto be clearly recognizable.

4. Exit access shall be arranged that it will notbe necessary to travel toward any area of highhazard occupancy in order to reach the nearestexit.

L. Exterior Ways of Exit Access1. Access to an exit may be by means of anyexterior balcony, porch, gallery, or roof.2. Exterior ways of access shall have smooth,solid floors, substantially level, and shall haveguards on the unenclosed sides.3. A permanent, reasonably straight path oftravel shall be maintained.4. An exterior way of exit access shall bearranged so that there are no dead-ends.5. Any gallery, balcony, bridge, porch or otherexterior exit access that projects beyond theoutside wall of a building shall comply with therequirements width and arrangement.

M. Discharge from Exits

1. All exits shall terminate directly at a publicway or at an exit discharge.2. Individual occupancies, maximum of 50% ofexits may discharge through areas on floor.3. Stairs and other exits shall make clear thedirection of egress to the street.4. Stairs, ramps, bridges, balconies,escalators, moving walks and othercomponents of an exit discharge shall complywith the detailed requirements.5. Subject to the approval of C/MFM, exits maybe accepted where discharging to roofs orother sections of the building.

N. HeadroomMinimum headroom shall not be less than2m nor any projection from the ceiling be lessthan 2m from the floor.

O. Changes in Elevationdifferences in elevation shall be negotiatedby stairs or ramps conforming to therequirements of this Section.

P. Interior Finish in Exitsshall not exceed Class B in accordancewith Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR in exitenclosures.

SECTION 10.2.5.3 Doors

min width – 71 cm clear widthmax width – 122 cm provision for re-entry mechanism

for four (4) or more storeys in height (every 4 storey)

NO RE – ENTRYPROCEED TO _______ FLOOR

AND ________ FLOOR

SECTION 10.2.5.4 STAIRS

FeatureDimensional Criteria

mm in

Minimum Width See Table 4

Maximum height of risers 180 7

Minimum height of risers 100 4

Minimum tread depth 280 11

Minimum headroom 2000 80

Maximum height between landings

3660 144

DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR NEW STAIRS

FeatureDimensional Criteria

mm in

Minimum width clear of all

obstructions, except projections

not more than 114 mm (4½ in) at or

below handrail height on each side

915 36

Maximum height of risers 205 8

Minimum tread depth 230 9

Minimum headroom 2000 80

Maximum height between landings 3660 144

DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR

EXISTING STAIRS

Total Cumulative Occupant

Load Assigned to the Stair

Width

mm in

<2000 persons 1120 44

>2000 persons 1420 56

NEW STAIR WIDTH

Smoke-proof enclosures may be by any of the following means:

Natural VentilationMechanical VentilationStairway Pressurization

SECTION 10.2.5.5 OUTSIDE STAIRSAny permanently installed stair outside ofthe building being served is acceptable as ameans of egress under the same condition.

SECTION 10.2.5.6 HORIZONTAL EXITS is a way of passage from one building to

an area of refuge in another building onapproximately the same level.

may be substituted for other exits to anextent that the total exit capacity of theother exits (stairs, ramps, doors leadingoutside the building) will not be reducedbelow half that required.

FeatureDimensional Criteria

mm in

Minimum width clear of all

obstructions, except projections

not more than 4½ in. (114 mm) at

or below handrail height on each side

1120 44

Maximum slope 1 in 12

Maximum cross slope 1 in 48

Maximum rise for a single ramp run 760 30

DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR NEW RAMPS

SECTION 10.2.5.7 RAMPS

SECTION 10.2.5.8 EXIT PASSAGEWAYS

Any hallway, corridor, passage or tunnel,may be designated as an exit, passagewayand used as an exit or component whenconforming to all applicable requirement ofSection 10.2.5.2 .

SECTION 10.2.5.9 ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS

Escalators and moving walks shall notconstitute a part of the required means ofegress, unless they are previously approvedexisting escalators and moving walks.

SECTION 10.2.5.10 FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS, LADDERS AND SLIDE ESCAPES

PARTICULARS DIMENSIONS

Minimum widths 60 cm clear between rails

Minimum horizontal dimension any landing of platform

60 cm

Maximum rise 23 cm

Minimum tread, exclusive of nosing 23 cm

Tread construction Solid, 13 mm diameter per­foration permitted

Winders (spiral) None

Risers None

Maximum height between landings 3.66 m

Headroom, minimum 2.00 m

Access to escapeDoor or case­ment windows 61 cm by 1.98 m or

double hung windows 76.20 cm by 91.44 cm clear

Level of access opening Not over 30.50 cm above floor; steps if higher

Discharge to ground Swinging stair section permit­ted

Capacity number of persons45 per unit* access by door; 20 if access by climbing

over window rail

DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA FOR FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS

Ladders

* No ladder shall be used as a fire escapeexcept in single and two familydwellings and residential apartments ofnot more than three (3) storey providedthat the height shall not exceed ninemeters (9m).

* For purposes of this subsection,mezzanine floors shall be counted asordinary floor.

SECTION 10.2.5.11 ILLUMINATION OF MEANS OF EGRESS

shall be provided for every building and structure

Emergency lighting facilities shall bearranged to maintain the speci­fied degree ofillumination in the event of failure of thenormal lighting for a period of at least one andone half (1½) hour.

All emergency lighting systems installed inaccordance with this section shall be properlymaintained. Maintenance program shall bedocumented and incorporated in FALAR-3.

SECTION 10.2.5.12 EXIT MARKINGshall be marked by readily visible signs in allcases.shall be suitably illuminated by a reliablelight source.shall have the word "EXIT" in plainly legibleletters.

SECTION 10.2.5.13 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

posted on strategic and conspicuous locations in the building. drawn with a photoluminiscent background to be readable in case of power failure.

DIVISION 6. FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 10.2.6.1 CONSTRUCTION AND COMPARTMENTATION

1. Two-hour (2-hr) fire resistance rating orgreater, if vertically-aligned fire barrier wallexists between the portions of thebuilding, and

2. The least fire-resistive type ofconstruction of the connected portions, ifno such separation is provided.

SECTION 10.2.6.2 PROTECTION OF VERTICALOPENING AND COMBUSTIBLE CONCEALEDSPACES

1. Every stairway, elevator shaft, light andventilation shaft, chute and other openingbetween storeys shall be enclosed or protected,except openings of building protected byautomatic fire suppression.

2. Building with low or ordinary hazardoccupancy protected with approved,supervised sprinkler system, up to three (3)communicating floor levels are permittedwithout enclosure protection between floors.

3. Each floor opening, as specified inparagraph A (1) of this Section shall beenclosed by substantial walls having fireresistance not less than that required forstairways.

4. Enclosing walls of floor openings servingstairways or ramps shall be so arranged as toprovide a continuous path of escape includinglandings and passageways.

a. New buildings four storeys or more inheight - two (2) hours fire resistance rating.

b. New buildings below four storeys - One(1) hour fire resistance rating.

B. Special Provisions for Escalator Openings

Any escalator shall have its floor opening enclosedor protected as required for other vertical openings,except in building completely protected by approved,supervised sprinkler system.

C. Sprinkler Vent Method Consisting of a combination of an automatic orsmoke detection system, automatic exhaust systemand an automatic water curtain meeting the designand other requirements

D. Spray Nozzle Methods Consisting of a combination of an automatic fire orsmoke detection system and a system of highvelocity water spray nozzle

E. Partial Enclosure Method1. Designed as to provide an effectivebarrier to the spread of smoke from floor tofloor.2. Shall be of construction providing fireresistance equivalent to that specified forstairway enclosures in the same building,with openings therein protected byapproved self-closing fire doors.

F. Fire stopping Concealed Spaces

1. New constructiona. Every exterior and interior wall andpartition shall be fire stopped at each level.

b. Any concealed space between the ceilingand the floor or roof above shall befirestopped

2. Existing building, firestopping shall beprovided.

SECTION 10.2.6.3 INTERIOR FINISH

A. General means the exposed interior surfaces of

buildings including, but not limited to fixedor movable walls and partitions, columns,and ceilings.

Classes of Interior Finish:

a. Class A Interior FinishFlame Spread 0.25.

b. Class B Interior FinishFlame Spread 26-75.

c. Class C Interior FinisFlame Spread 76-200.

d. Class D Interior FinishFlame Spread 201 -500.

e. Class E Interior FinishFlame Spread over 500.

B. Fire Retardant Paints1. Flame spread classification of interiorsurfaces may be secured by applying a provenfire retardant.2. Fire retardant paints or solution shall berenewed at such intervals as necessary.

C. Automatic SprinklersInterior finish with flame spread rating notover Class C may be used in any locationwhere Class B is normally specified, and withrating of Class B in any location where Class Ais normally specified, unless specificallyprohibited in this IRR.

D. Use of Interior Finishes

1. Shall be used in accordance withrequirements for individual classes ofoccupancy specified elsewhere in the Rule.

2. In all new buildings other than privateresidences Class A or Class C interior shallbe used in all basements or otherunderground spaces from which there is nodirect exit to the outside of the building.

3. Interior finish of Class E shall not be usedin any room space subject to humanoccupancy.

SECTION 10.2.6.4 FIRE DETECTION, ALARM,AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

A. General When a required fire alarm system is out of

service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hourperiod, the C/MFM having jurisdiction shallbe notified within 24 hours, and a firewatch shall be assigned until the fire alarmsystem has been returned to service.

To ensure operational integrity, the firealarm system shall have an approvedmaintenance and testing program.

B. Signal Initiation

1. Means of initiation:a. Manual initiation.b. Automatic detection.c. Extinguishing system operation.

2. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be used onlyfor fire protective signalling purposes.

3. Manual fire alarm box shall be provided inthe natural path of escape from fire near eachexit.

4. Additional fire alarm boxes shall be solocated that from any part of the building notmore than 30 m horizontal distance.

5. For fire alarm systems using automatic firedetection or waterflow detection devices, atleast one manual fire alarm box shall beprovided.

6. Where a sprinkler system providesautomatic detection and alarm initiation itshall be provided with an alarm initiation.

7. Where a complete smoke detectionsystem is required by another section of thisCode, automatic detection of smoke shall beprovided in all occupiable areas.

C. Smoke Alarms Required by Division 8 through 17 of thisChapter.

D. Occupant Notification1. Signal notification to alert occupants of fireor other emergencies.2. Presignal system may be permitted wherefire alarm signal is automatically transmitted.3. Positive alarm sequence may be permitted,provided that it is in accordance with NFPA 72.4. Signals for occupants to evacuate shall be byaudible and visible.5. General evacuation alarm signal shalloperate throughout the entire building.

E. Emergency Forces Notification

1. Shall be provided to alert the nearest fire station and fire brigade.2. Fire alarm system shall be arranged to transmit the alarm automatically.3. Automatic fire department notificationthrough central station shall be mandatory.

F. Emergency Control

1. Fire alarm and control system shall beactivate automatically the controlfunctions.2. Activated by the complete fire alarmsystem:

G. Location of ControlsOperator controls, alarm indicators, andmanual communications capability shall beinstalled in a control center.

H. Annunciation

1. Alarm annunciation shall comply with therequirements of the para (2) through para (7)below.

2. Alarm annunciation at the control centershall be by means of audible and visibleindicators.

SECTION 10.2.6.5 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERSAND OTHER EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT

A. General

All automatic sprinkler and standpipesystems required by this code shall beinspected, tested, and maintained inaccordance with NFPA 25.If Automatic sprinkler system is out ofservice for more than 4 hours in a 24-hourperiod, the owner shall notify the nearest firestation immediately upon discovery but notlater than 24 hours.

B. Supervision

1. Supervisory Signals

Supervisory attachments shall be installed andmonitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72,a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided toindicate a condition that would impair thesatisfactory operation of the sprinkler system.

2. Alarm Signal Transmission

Supervision of automatic sprinkler systems isrequired, waterflow alarms shall be transmitted toan approved, proprietary alarm receiving facility, aremote station, a central station, or the fire station.

C. Other Automatic Extinguishing Equipment

1. Any occupancy where the character of thepotential fuel fire is such that extinguishmentor control of fire will be more effectivelyaccomplished by a type of automaticextinguishing systems, a standardextinguishing system of appropriate type shallbe installed subject to the approval of theC/MFM.

2. If extinguishing system is installed in lieu ofa required, supervised automatic sprinklersystem, the activation of the extinguishingsystem shall activate the building fire alarmsystem.

D. Manual Extinguishing Equipment

1. Any fire extinguisher provided shall beinstalled, inspected and maintained inaccordance with Section 10.2.6.7 of thisIRR.

2. Each standpipe and hose systemprovided shall be in accordance withSection 10.2.6.6 of this IRR.

SECTION 10.2.6.6 STANDPIPES

A. Design, installation and maintenance of Standpipe Systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 14.

B. Classes of Standpipe System

a. Class I System. provided with 64 mm (2 ½in.) hoseconnections for full-scale firefighting.b. Class II System. provided with 38 mm (1 ½in.) hose or within thirty seven meters (37 m)of a hose connection.c. Class III System. provided with hoseconnections as required for both Class I andClass II system

C. Dry Standpipes

1. Shall be used for Class I system.

2. All buildings with required enclosed stairway orsmokeproof enclosure shall have at least one drystandpipe outlet connection located at every floorlevel landing above the first floor of every requiredenclosure.

3. Shall not be concealed in building walls or built intopilasters.

4. Detailed Requirements

a. Construction. Fittings and connectionssufficient strength to withstand 300 psi (21kg/cm2) of water pressure.

b. Piping. All horizontal runs shall have a 20%percent slope for the purpose of draining.

c. Size. diameter of at least 102mm (4 in.) inbuildings in which the highest outlet is twentythree(23) meters or less above the fire serviceconnections and shall not be less than 153 mm (6in.) where the highest outlet is higher than twentythree meters (23 m) above the fire serviceconnection.

d. Fire Service Connections. Shall be in the streetside of the buildings, fully visible and recognizable.

e. Valves. Provided with an approved indicating-type valve and check valve located close to thesupply.

f .Outlets. Shall be equipped with an approvedsixty four millimeters (64 mm) outlet not lessthan sixty one centimeters (61 cm) nor morethan one hundred twenty two centimeters(122cm) above the floor of each storey.

g. Signs. At least twenty five millimeters(25mm) in height shall be permanently attachedto all fire Service street connections, cast on aplate or fitting that reads “DRY STANDPIPE”.

D. Wet Standpipes

1. Wet standpipe system extending from the cellar orbasement into the topmost storey shall be requiredin the following:

a. Assembly occupancies with an occupant loadexceeding one thousand (1,000);

b. Educational, healthcare and detention andcorrectional, business and mercantile, industrial,and hotels and apartments occupancies, four ormore storeys in height, and

c. Hazardous storage and business and mercantileoccupancies having a floor area exceeding onethousand eight hundred sixty square meters(1,860 m2) per floor.

2. However, the preceding provision does not apply to:

a. Buildings equipped throughout with an approved,supervised sprinkler system.

b. Basement or cellars equipped with approved,supervised sprinkler system.

3. Location

a. Wet standpipes shall be located so that allportions of the buildings are within six meters (6m)of a nozzle attached to twenty two meters (22 m) ofhose.

b. In theaters, auditoriums and other assemblyoccupancies where the occupant load is more thanone thousand (1,000), outlets shall be located oneach side of any stage.

4. Detailed Requirements

a. Construction. shall be installed and tested asrequired for the water distribution system withinthe building.

b. Size. shall not be less than 64 mm (2 ½ in.) indiameter.

c. Outlets. shall be equipped with thirty eightmillimeters (38 mm) valve in each storey, includingthebasement or cell roof of the building andlocated not less than ninety one centimeters(91cm) nor more than one hundred eighty twocentimeters (182 cm) above the floor.

d. Water Supply. shall deliver not less than onehundred thirty two liters (132 ℓ) of water perminute at not less than one and eight-tenths (1.8)kilos per square centimeters residual pressuresfrom each of any two outlets flowingsimultaneously for thirty (30) minutes.e. Pressure and Gravity Tanks. shall have a capacitysufficient to furnish at least two hundred sixty five(265) liters of water per minutes for thirty (30)minutes.f. Fire Pumps. shall be approved and shall delivernot less than the required fire flow and pressure.g. Hose and Hose Reels. Each wet standpipe outletshall be supplied with a hose not less than thirtyeight millimeters (38 mm) in diameter.

h. Connection to Fire-Sprinkler System. Wetstandpipe system may be supplied from asprinkler system only when a compliance withNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation ofSprinkler System.

i. Signs. shall read; “STANDPIPE ANDAUTOSPKR” or “AUTOSPKR ANDSTANDPIPE”.

j. Pressure Reduction. an approved pressurereduction device shall be permanentlyinstalled at the outlet to reduce the waterflow so that the nozzle pressure does notexceed five and six tenths (5.6) kilos persquare centimeter.

Standpipe Pressureat House Outlet(Kilograms per

square centimeter)

Size of Orifice(millimeter)

7.75 27.0

8.45 23.0

9.15 23.8

9-86 19-1

10.6 18.3

11.27 17.5

11.97 16.7

12.68 15.9

14.08 15.1

15.85 14.3

17.61 13.5

19.72 12.7

E. Combination Standpipes

1. All combination standpipes shall complywith the requirements of this Section. Designand installation shall be in accordance withNFPA 14.

2. Required combination standpipes shall bemaintained in accordance with this Section.

3. Locationa. Combinations standpipe system shall

have connections for dry standpipelocated as required in para “C” above andshall have wet standpipe outlets asrequired in para “D” above.

b. Portions of combination standpipesystems, including extensions for wetstandpipe outlets, not within an enclosedstairway or smokeproof enclosure shall beprotected by a degree of fire resistanceequal to that required for vertical inclosuresin the building in which they are located.

c. In buildings where more than onecombination standpipe system is provided,they shall be cross connected at thebottom.

4. Detailed Requirements

a. Construction. shall be installed andtested as required for dry standpipe system inaccordance with para “C” above.

b. Size. Combination standpipe systemshall not less than one hundred fiftymillimeters (150 mm) in diameter.

c. Riser shut off valve and drain. Eachindividual riser must be equipped with an OSand Y valve at its base and an approved valvefor draining.

d. Fire Service Connections. Shall beequipped with a four-way fire serviceconnection.

e. All fire service connections shall be locatedon a street front not less than forty six centimeters(46 cm) nor more than one hundred twenty twocentimeters (122 cm) above grade and shall beequipped with an approved straight-way checkvalve and substantial plugs or caps.

f. Outlets. Every standpipe shall be equippedwith a sixty four millimeters (64 mm) outlet of notless than sixty one centimeter (61cm) nor more thanone hundred twenty two centimeter (122 cm) abovethe floor level at each storey.

g. Signs. with raised letter at least twenty fivemillimeters (25mm) high and such sign shall read“COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND TESTCONNECTION”.

F. Building Under Construction

1. During the construction of the building and untilthe permanent fire extinguishing system has beeninstalled and is in service, fire protection shall beprovided in accordance with this Section.2. Every building, six storeys or more in height, shallbe provided with not less than one standpipe for fireservice use during construction.3. In each floor there shall be provided sixty fourmillimeter (64mm) valve outlet for fire service use.4. Temporary standpipes may be provided in place ofpermanent system if they are designed to furnish284ℓ of water per minute .5. Standpipe system for building under constructionshall be installed as required for permanentstandpipe system.

G. Basement Pipe Inlets

1. Shall be installed in the first floor of every storey,warehouse, or factory having cellar or basement.

2. Location shall be as required by the C/MFM.

3. Shall be of cast iron, steel, brass, or bronze withlids of cast bronze

4. Shall consist of a sleeve not less than twentycentimeter (20cm) inside diameter extending throughthe floor and terminating flush with or through thebasement or cellar ceiling and shall have a top flangerecessed with an inside shoulder to receive the lid.This lid shall be provided with a casting sign reading:“FIRE SERVICE ONLY, DO NOT COVER.”

H. Standpipe hose threads and pressure regulation device settings shall be compatible with the threads, hose and nozzles used by the BFP.

I. Each standpipe shall be provided with a means of draining.

SIZING FOR STANDPIPE DRAINS

STANDPIPE SIZE(in)

SIZE OF DRAIN CONNECTION (in)

Up to 2 ¾ or larger

2 ½ , 3 , or 3 ½ 1 ¼ or larger

4 or larger 2 only

SECTION 10.2.6.7 PORTABLE AND WHEELED FIREEXTINGUISHERS

A. C/MFM shall designate the type and number of fireextinguishers to be installed and maintained in allbuildings, structures and facilities, but shall not be lessthan the minimum requirements as outlined in thisSection.

B. All buildings, structures and facilities shall beinstalled with portable fire extinguishers that aredesigned, installed and maintained in accordancewith this Section.

C. Classification of Hazards

1. Low Hazard. Light hazard occupancies are locationswhere the total amount of Class A combustible

materials, including furnishings, decorations, andcontents, is of minor quantity.

2. Moderate Hazard. Ordinary hazard occupancies arelocations where the total amount of Class Acombustibles and Class B flammables are present ingreater amounts than expected under light (low)hazard occupancies.

3. High Hazard. Extra hazard occupancies arelocations where the total amount of Class Acombustibles and Class B flammables present, instorage, production, use, finished product, orcombination thereof, is over and above thoseexpected in occupancies classed as ordinary(moderate) hazard.

D. Classification, Ratings, and Performance of FireExtinguishers

1. Portable fire extinguishers are classified for use oncertain classes of fires and rated for relativeextinguishing effectiveness as determined by theBureau of Product Standard, DTI.

2. The classification are as follows

a. Class A: fires involving ordinary combustiblesolid materialsb. Class B : fires in flammable and combustibleliquid and gasc. Class C: fires involving energized electricalequipmentd. Class D: fires involving combustible metal fires

E. Fire Extinguisher General Requirements

1. The classification of fire extinguishers shall consist of a letter that indicates the class of fire (Class A and Class B, Class C, Class D).

2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

3. Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.

F. Selection of Fire Extinguishers Shall be determined by the character of the fires

anticipated, the construction and occupancy ofthe individual property, the hazard to beprotected, ambient-temperature conditions, andother factors.

G. Distribution of Fire Extinguishersa. Class A Hazards

TYPE OFHAZARD

MIN.

EXTINGUISHER RATING

MAX. TRAVEL

DISTANCE TO EXTINGUISHER

(m)

MAX. AREA (OPEN

AREA) PER EXTINGUISHER

(m2)

Low 2-A 15 200

Moderate 3-A* 12 100

High 4-A* 10 75

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLASS A HAZARDS

TYPE OFHAZARD

MINIMUM

EXTINGUISHERRATING

MAX. TRAVEL

DISTANCE TO

EXTINGUISHER(m)

MAX. AREA

(OPEN AREA) PER

EXTINGUISHER(m2)

Low 5-B 10 200

Moderate 10-B 10 100

High 40-B 10 75

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLASS B HAZARDS

b. Class B Hazards

c. Class B Hazards in Flammable Liquids of Appreciable Depth (greater than 0.6 cm).

i. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be installed as the sole protection for flammable liquid hazardsii. For flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth, a Class B fire extinguisher shall be providediii. Travel distances for portable fire extinguishers shall not exceed ten meters (10 m).

d. Class C Hazards Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall berequired where energized electrical equipment

e. Class D Hazardsi. shall be provided for fires involving combustiblemetals.ii. shall be located not more than fifteen meters(15 m) of travel distance from the Class D hazard.iii. shall be provided in those work areas wherecombustible metal powders, flakes, shavings,chips, or similarly sized products are generated.iv. shall be on the basis of the specificcombustible metal, its physical particle size, areato be covered, and recommendations by the fireextinguisher.

SECTION 10.2.6.8 SEGREGATION AND PROTECTIONOF HAZARDS

A. Any process, operation or storage having a degree ofhazard greater than that shall be enclosed withconstruction having at least a 4-hour fire resistancerating or shall be provided with automatic fireprotection or both.B. All construction enclosing hazardous operation orstorage shall have not less than 2-hour fire resistance.C. Where hazardous processes or storage area,explosion venting to outside the building shallbe provided.D. Where automatic protection is required, suchprotection shall be by automatic sprinklers inaccordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.

SECTION 10.2.6.9 SMOKE PARTITIONS

A. Shall be constructed of fire resistive materials andshall form an effective member, continuous fromoutside wall to outside wall and from floor to floor slabthereby including continuity through all concealed,spaces, such as those found above a suspendedceiling, and including industrial spaces.

B. Shall have openings only for ingress and egress andfor building service equipment.

C. Doors in Smoke PartitionsShall be of a swinging type and shall have aprotection rating of at least twenty (20) minutes.

SECTION 10.2.6.10 FIRE DOORS

A. Fire resistance rating of any fire door shall be asmeasured in accordance with the appropriateinternationally accepted standard.

B. Shall be provided with approved positive latchingmeans to hold it in the closed position against thepressure of expanding fire gases.

DIVISION 7. BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SECTION 10.2.7.1 UTILITIESA. Equipment using gas and related gas piping shallbe in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel GasCode, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum GasCode, as the case may be.B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be inaccordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.C. Cooking equipment shall be protected byautomatic kitchen hood fire Suppression inaccordance with NFPA 96, Standard for VentilationControl and Fire Protection of Commercial CookingOperations.

SECTION 10.2.7.2 HEATING, VENTILATING ANDAIRCONDITIONING

A. The design and installation of air conditioning,ventilating, heating, cooking, incinerating, or otherbuilding service equipment shall be installed inaccordance with the Philippine Mechanical Code.

B. Where ducting of airconditioning and ventilatingsystem passes through from one room to anotherroom or from one fire barrier to another fire barriershall be provided with automatic fire dampers.

SECTION 10.2.7.3 SMOKE VENTING

A. Design and installation of smoke venting facilities,where required for safe use of exits, in windowlessbuildings, underground structures, and largearea factories in accordance with the PhilippineMechanical Code.B. Natural draft smoke venting shall utilize roofvents in walls at or near the ceiling level. Such ventsshall be normally open or if closed shall be designedfor automatic opening in case of fire.C. Where smoke venting facilities are installed forpurposes of exit safety in accordance with therequirements of this Rule.

D. The discharge apertures of all natural draft smokevents shall be so arranged as to be readily openedfrom the exterior.

E. The required natural draft vents may besubstituted by a power-operated smoke exhaustsystem subject to the approval of the C/MFM.

SECTION 10.2.7.4 RUBBISH CHUTES, LAUNDRY CHUTES, AND FLUE-FED INCINERATORS

A. Shall be enclosed and the openings therein shall be protected.

B. Shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the Philippine Mechanical Code.

C. In new constructions, it shall be provided with approved, supervised sprinkler system.

D. The above requirements shall not apply to detached single- or two-family dwellings.

SECTION 10.2.7.5 ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS

A. Shall be in accordance with the PSME Code.

B. All new elevators shall conform to the firefighters’emergency operations requirements of ASME A17.1Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, exceptbuildings of less than 5-storeys in height.

C. Elevators shall be subject to periodic inspectionsand tests by building.

SECTION 10.2.7.6 INSTALLATION CLEARANCE

All equipment/utilities/facilities mentioned in Section10.2.7.1 to 10.2.7.5 of this IRR shall not be installedwithout first securing an installation clearance fromthe C/MFM.

DIVISION 8. PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

SECTION 10.2.8.1 OCCUPANT LOAD

A. Shall be determined by dividing the net floor areaor space assigned to that use by the square meter peroccupant as follows:

1. Assembly area of concentrated use withoutfixed seats such as auditorium, place of worship,dance floor, and lodge room: sixty-fivehundredths (0.65) square meter per person.2. Assembly area of less concentrated use such asconference room, dining room, drinkingestablishment, exhibit room, gymnasium, orlounge: one and four-tenths (1.4) square metersper person.

3. Standing room or waiting space: twenty-eighthundredths (0.28) square meter per person.

4. The occupant load of an area having fixed seatsshall be determined by the number of fixed seatsinstalled. Required aisle space serving the fixedseats shall not be used to increase the occupantload.

5. Every room constituting a place of assemblyand not having fixed seats shall have the occupantload of the room posted in a conspicuous placenear the main exit from the room. Approved signsshall be maintained in legible manner. Signs shallbe durable and shall indicate the number ofoccupants permitted for each room.

6. In theaters and similar places of assembly wherepersons are admitted to the building at times whenseats are not available for them and are allowed towait in a lobby or similar space until seats areavailable. Exits shall be provided for such waitingspaces on the basis of one person for each one-fourth (0.25) square meters of waiting space area.

7. In areas not in excess of nine hundred thirtysquare meters (930 m2), the occupant load shall notexceed one person in forty-six tenths square meters(0.46 m2); in areas in excess of nine hundred thirtysquare meters (930 m2), the occupant load shall notexceed one person in sixty-five tenths square meters(0.65 m2).

SECTION 10.2.8.2 EXIT DETAILS

A. Capacity of Exits

1. The capacity of means of egress shall be inaccordance with Section 10.2.5.2 paragraph C or shallbe in accordance with succeeding paragraph formeans of egress serving theater-type seating orsimilar seating arranged in rows.

2. Minimum clear width of aisles and other means ofegress serving theater-type seating, or similarseating arranged in rows, shall be in accordance withTable below.

No. of seatsClear width per seat served (in mm)

StairsPassageways,

Ramps, and Doorways

Unlimited 7.6 AB 5.6 C

CAPACITY FACTORS FOR THEATER TYPE SEATING

3. The minimum clear widths shown in Table shall bemodified in accordance with all of the following:

a. If risers exceed one hundred seventy-eightmillimeters (178 mm) in height, multiply the stairwidth inTable 8 by factor A, where

A = 1 + (RISER HEIGHT – 178/125)

b. Stairs without a handrail located within a sevenhundred sixty millimeters (760 mm) horizontaldistance shall be 25 percent wider than otherwisecalculated, that is, multiply by factor B = 1.25.c. Ramps steeper than 1 in 10 slope where used inascent shall have their widths increased by 10percent, that is, multiply by factor C =1.10.

B. Minimum Number of ExitThe number of exits shall be in accordance withSection 10.2.5.2 para “G” of this IRR .

C. Location of Exits1. Main Exit shall be of sufficient width to accommodate one-

half (1/2) of the total occupant load, but shall benot less than the total required width of allaisles, exit passageways and stairways leadingthereto, and shall connect to a stairway or rampleading to a street.

2. Other Exits shall have access to the main exit and an additionshall be provided with exits of sufficient width toaccommodate two-thirds (2/3) of the total occupantload served by that level.

D. Minimum Corridor Widthwidth of any exit access corridor serving 50 ormore persons shall not be less than one hundredtwelve centimeters (112 cm).

E. Travel Distance To Exits total length of travel from any point to reach anexit will not exceed forty six (46) meters in any placeof assembly for spaces not protected by approved,supervised sprinkler system and sixty one (61)meters in areas so protected.

F. Types of Exits1. Exits of the specified number and width shall be ofone or more of the following types, in accordancewith the provisions of Division 5 of thisRule.

a. Doors of the swinging type leading directlyoutside or through a lobby or passageway leadingto the outside of the building.b. Horizontal exitsc. Smoke proof enclosuresd. Stairse. Ramps

2. No turnstiles or other devices to restrict themovement of persons shall be installed in any place ofassembly in such a manner as to interfere in any waywith required exit facilities

G. Panic HardwareAn exit door from an assembly occupancy shall not beprovided with a latch or lock unless it is panichardware.

H. Seating, Aisles and Railings1. Seating

a. The spacing of rows of seats from back to backshall be not less than eighty three centimeters(83 cm), nor less than sixty eight centimeters(68 cm) plus the sum of the thickness of theback and inclination of the back. There shall bea space of not less than thirty centimeters (30cm) from the back of one seat and the front ofthe seat immediately behind it as measuredbetween plumb lines.

b. Rows of seats between aisles shall have notmore than fourteen (14) seats.c. Rows of seats opening onto an aisle at one sideonly shall have not more than seven (7) seats.d. Seats without dividing arms shall have theircapacity determined by allowing sixtycentimeters (60 cm) per person.

2. AislesEvery portion of any assembly building whichcontains seats, tables, displays, equipment, orother materials shall be provided with aislesleading to exit.

a. When serving more than sixty (60) seats; everyaisle shall be not less than nine hundred fifteenmillimeters (915 mm) when serving seats on oneside only and not less than one hundred twenty-two centimeters (122 cm) when serving seats onboth sides.b. When serving sixty (60) seats or less, aisles shallbe not less than seventy six centimeters (76 cm)wide.c. Aisles shall terminate in a cross aisle, foyer, orexit. The width of such cross aisle, foyer, or exitshall be not less than the sum of the requiredwidth of the widest aisle plus fifty (50%) percentof the total required width of the remaining aisleswhich it serves.

d. No dead-end aisle shall be greater than six andone-tenth meters (6.1 m) in length.e. The length of travel to an exit door by any aisleshall be not greater than forty six meters (46 m).f. Steps shall not be placed in aisles to overcomedifferences in level unless the gradient exceedstwelve and a half (12.5%) percent.g. The gradient of sloping aisles shall not exceedtwelve and a half (12.5%) percent.

3. Railingsa. The fasciae of boxes, balconies and galleriesshall have substantial railings not less than sixtysix centimeters (66 cm) high above the floor.

b. The railings at the ends of aisles extending tothe fasciae shall be not less than seventy sixcentimeters (76 cm) high for the width of the aisle,or ninety one centimeters (91 cm) high if at foot ofsteps.c. Cross aisles shall be provided with railings notless than sixty-six (66) centimeters high.

I. Lighting and Signs1. All places of assembly shall have exit lighting, signsand provided with emergency lighting.2. In every auditorium or other places of assemblywhere pictures, motion pictures or other projectionsare made by means of directed light, illumination ofthe floors of exit access may be reduced not less thantwo ten-thousandths (0.0002) lumen per squarecentimeter.

J. Exits Common to Other Occupancies

1. Places of assembly in building of otheroccupancy may use exits common to the place ofassembly and the other occupancy.2. Exits shall be sufficient for simultaneousoccupancy of both the place of assembly and otherparts of the building.

SECTION 10.2.8.3 STAGE AND ENCLOSEDPLATFORM

A. Definitions1. Enclosed Platform – is a partially enclosedportion of an assembly room the ceiling of which isnot more than one hundred fifty five centimeters(155 cm) above the proscenium opening.

2. Stage – is partially enclosed portion of an assemblybuilding where the distance between the top of theproscenium opening and the ceiling above the stagein more than one hundred fifty two centimeters (152cm).3. Thrust Stage – is that portion of a stage whichprojects into the audience on the audience side of aproscenium wall or opening.4. Arena stage – is a stage of platform open on at leastthree (3) sides to audience seating.5. Proscenium wall – is a fire resistive wall whichseparates a stage or enclosed platform from thepublic or spectators' area of an auditoriumor theater.

B. Every stage equipped with fly galleries, gridirons,and rigging for movable theater-type scenery, andevery enclosed platform larger than forty sixand a half square meters (46.5 m2) in area shall beprotected with the automatic fire suppressionsystem at the ceiling, under the gridiron, inusable spaces under the stage or platform and inauxiliary spaces and dressing rooms, storerooms,and workshops.C. Every stage and every enclosed platform largerthan forty six and a halfsquare meters (46.5 m2)shall have ventilators in or above it, operable fromthe stage floor by hand and also opening by fusiblelinks or other approved automatic heat actuateddevice, or heat and smoke actuated

D. The proscenium opening of every stage shall beprovided with a fire resistant

E. Every stage shall be provided with a fire controlstation located on or adjoining the stage. The firecontrol station shall have the following:

1. Lights2. Manual operating3. Indicator light4. A public address system5. An alarm system

F. Auxiliary shall comply with the following:

1. No point within any auxiliary space shall bemore than fifteen and one fourth meters (15.25 m)from a door providing access to an exit.2. There shall be at least two (2) exits availablefrom every auxiliary stage space, one of whichshall be available within a travel distance oftwenty three meters (23 m). A common path oftravel of six meters (6m) to the two (2) exits shallbe permitted.3. Auxiliary stage spaces shall be protected.4. No workshop involving the use of combustibleor flammable paint, liquids, or gases, or theirstorage shall open directly upon a stage.

G. Where approved, supervised sprinkler system isnot required, the proscenium wall of every theaterusing movable scenery or decorations shall not havemore than two (2) openings entering the stage,exclusive of the proscenium opening. Such openingshall not exceed two square meters (2 m2) each andshall be fitted with self-closing fire doors.

H. Each stage shall be equipped with a one and a halfinch (38.1 millimeters) wet-standpipe equipped withat least 30 meters hose on -each side of the stage.

SECTION 10.2.8.4 PROJECTION BOOTH

A. Every place of assembly in which pictures areprojected from cellulose acetate, or other safety filmusing electric arc, xenon, or other light sources,which generate hazardous gases, dust, or radiation,shall have a projection.

B. There shall be posted on the outside of eachprojection room door and within the projectionroom proper, a conspicuous sign in block letterstwenty (25) millimeters stroke stating: "Safety FilmOnly Permitted in This Room."

SECTION 10.2.8.5 DECORATIVE MATERIALA. No decorative material, which will ignite andallow flame to spread over the surface when exposedto a flame test shall be allowed to be used in placesof assembly.B. The method of test shall be as follows: the pieceshall be exposed to the flame from a common matchand held in horizontal position twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters underneath the piece, and aconstant location for a minimum of fifteen (15 )seconds.C. Treatments may be applied to decorative materialto accomplish flame proofing. Such treatments shallbe renewed as often as may be necessary tomaintain the flame-proofed condition of thematerial.

SECTION 10.2.8.6 PYROXYLIN COATED FABRIC

Use of pyroxylin coated fabrics inside places ofassembly shall be restricted as follows:

A. The nitrocellulose coating shall not exceed fourhundred thirty (430) grams for every square meterof fabric.B. The total surface area of fabric-complying withparagraph “A” above shall not exceed one (1)square meter for every four and a half (4.5) cubicmeter of room volume.C. Where the coating exceeds forty seven (47)grams per square meter, the total area of suchfabric shall not exceed one (1) square meter forevery two and one-fourth (2.25) cubic meter ofroom volume.

SECTION 10.2.8.7 MOTION PICTURE SCREENS,STAGE CURTAINS AND DRAPESNo motion picture screens or screen maskingcurtains, buntings or other draperies shall be usedunless the material is flame-proofed.

SECTION 10.2.8.8 PROTECTIONA. Protection of Vertical Opening shall be enclosed or protected in accordance

with Section 10.2.5.2 of this IRR.

B. Interior Finish all means of egress in all places of assembly shallbe Class A. in general assembly areas shall be Class A. Screen on which pictures are projected shallcomply with requirements of Class A or Class B.

C. Protection from HazardsRooms or spaces used for hazardous equipment,operations and process, shall not be directly locatedunder or abutting required exits and shall beseparated from other parts of the building by firebarriers by construction of not less than 1 hour fireresistance rating.

D. Fire Detection and Alarm System

All assembly occupancies shall be provided with firealarm system with manual initiation. Building occupants exceed 300 persons, theinitiation shall be automatic detection system. Fire alarm system shall activate an audible andvisible alarm for purposes of initiating emergency.

E. Extinguishing Requirement

1. Assembly occupancies protected by an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system:

a. bars with live entertainment;b. dance halls;c. discotheques; andd. assembly occupancies with festival seating.

2. Buildings containing assembly occupancies withoccupant loads of more than 300 shall be protectedby automatic sprinkler system:

a. throughout the storey containing the assemblyoccupancy;b. throughout all storeys below the storeycontaining the assembly occupancy;

c. in case of an assembly occupancy located belowthe level of exit discharge, throughout all storeysintervening between that storey and the level ofexit discharge, including the level of exitdischarge.

3. The provisions of para “E” (1) and (2) above shallnot apply to assembly occupancies consisting ofsingle multipurpose room of less than 1115 squaremeters that are not used for exhibition or displayand are not part of a mixed occupancy, allassembly occupancy with all sides open and placesof worship at the level of exit discharge withsufficient means of egress.

SECTION 10.2.8.9 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

A. Elevatorsshall not constitute required means of exit.When places of assembly are more than three (3)storeys above ground level and equipped withautomatic elevators, at least one elevator shall bedesigned and equipped for fire emergency use bymembers of the BFP

B. Air ConditioningAll air conditioning, heating, and ventilationinstallations shall comply with the provisions ofDivision 7 of this Chapter

C. Special Provisions for Food Service Establishments

1. All devices in preparation of food shall beinstalled and operated to avoid hazard to thesafety of occupants and shall be installed andmaintained in accordance with good engineeringpractice.

2. Cooking equipment shall be protected byautomatic kitchen hood.

SECTION 10.2.8.10 PLAN OF EXIT WAYS AISLES

A. A plan showing the capacity and location of theexit ways and aisles

B. An audible announcement other means ofannouncement shall be made prior to theperformance describing the location of exits to beused in case of fire or other emergencies.

SECTION 10.2.8.11 OVERCROWDING

No person shall permit the overcrowding oradmittance of any person beyond the approvedcapacity of any place of public assemblage

SECTION 10.2.8.12 STANDBY FIREMEN

A. It is essential for public safety to deploy standbyfiremen in any place of public assembly, or any otherplace where people congregate.

B. The said firemen shall be in uniform and remain onduty during the time such places are open to thepublic, or when the activity is being conducted.

SECTION 10.2.8.13 OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY

A. All places of outdoor assembly shall comply withthe requirements of NFPA Pamphlet No. 102

B. Grandstand and bleacher type seating may be usedas indoor type seating only when it meets with therequirements of this Division.

SECTION 10.2.8.14 UNDERGROUND STRUCTUREAND WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS

The requirements shall be in accordance with Division17 of this Chapter.

SECTION 10.2.8.15 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOREXHIBITIONS HALLS

A. No display or exhibit shall be so installed oroperated as to interfere in any way with access to anyrequired exitB. All displays or exhibits of combustible material orconstruction and all Booths shall be so limited incombustibility

C. Any place of assembly used for exhibition ordisplay purposes shall be equipped with a completeautomatic fire suppression system, when theExhibition area exceeds one thousand three hundredninety four square meters (1394 m2).

SECTION 10.2.8.16 EXISTING PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

A. Capacity LimitationsThe Chief, BFP or his duly authorizedrepresentative may permit occupancy by number ofpersons not to exceed that for which the existingexits are adequate to prevent occupancy by anygreater number of persons based on the calculatedoccupant load of the building.

B. INTERIOR FINISHProvisions of Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR shall applyin existing places of assembly

SECTION 10.2.8.17 PROJECTION ROOMS FORSAFETY FILM

A. Shall be of permanent construction. Floor area of7.4 m2 for a single machine and at least 3.75 m2 foreach additional machine.B. Shall be at least one out-swinging, self-closingdoor not less than 76 cm wide by 2 m high.C. The aggregate of ports and openings forprojection equipment shall not exceed twenty-fivepercent (25%) of the area of the wall between theprojection room and the auditorium.

D. Projection booth room ventilation shall be notless than the following:

1. Supply Air Each projection room shall be provided with twoor more separate fresh air inlet ducts.

2. Exhaust Air Each projection room shall be provided with oneor more exhaust air outlets which may be manifoldinto a single duct outside the booth.

E. Projection machine shall be provided with anexhaust duct. Such a duct shall be of rigid materials,except for a continuous flexible connector approvedfor the purpose.

F. Each projection room shall be provided with rewindand film storage facilities.G. A maximum of four (4) containers for flammableliquids not greater than one-half liter (0.5ℓ) capacityand of a non-breakable type may be permitted ineach projection booth.H. Appurtenant electrical equipment may be locatedwithin the booth or in a separate room of equivalentfire resistance construction.

SECTION 10.2.8.18 OPEN FLAMENo person shall cause or permit any open flame tobe used in any place of public assemblage, or drinkingor eating establishments, except when used inconjunction with approved heating or cookingappliances or under a written permit.

DIVISION 9. EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.9.1 OCCUPANCYAND OCCUPANT LOAD

A. Classification of Educational Occupancies1. All buildings used for the gathering of groups ofsix (6) or more persons for purposes of instruction.2. Includes part-day, nursery schools,kindergartens, day care facilities, and otherschools whose purpose is primarily educational.3. Other occupancies associated with educationalinstitutions shall be in accordance with theappropriate parts of this Chapter.4. In cases where instruction is incidental to someother occupancy the Section of the Chaptergoverning such other occupancy shall apply.

B. Occupant Load1. For determining exits, it shall not be less than oneperson for each 1.9 m2 of net classroom area or 4.6m2 of net area of shops, laboratories, and similarvocational rooms. In dry nurseries where sleepingfacilities are provided, the occupant load shall be notless than one person for each 3.3 m2.2. Occupant load of an area having fixed seats shallbe determined by the number of fixed seatsinstalled.3. Occupant load of individual lecture rooms,gymnasiums, or cafeterias used for assemblypurposes of more than fifty (50) persons shall bedetermined in accordance with Section 10.2.8.1 ofthis IRR.

SECTION 10.2.9.2 EXIT DETAILS

A. Capacity of Exits shall be in accordance with Section 10.2.5.2 para“C” of this IRR.

B. Minimum Number of Exits1. Every room or space with a capacity of 50 ormore persons or Over 93 m2 in area shall have atleast 2 doorways as remote from each other aspracticable.

2. Not less than two separate exits shall beprovided on every storey and accessible from everypart of every storey and mezzanine.

C. Travel Distance to Exits

from any point in a building without an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system shall notexceed 46 m, and shall not exceed 61 m in anybuilding protected throughout by an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system.

D. Access to ExitsMeans of access to exits shall be in accordance withSection 10.2.5.2 of this IRR.Any corridor shall be not less than 1.83 m wide inthe clear.Doors which swing into an exit access corridor shallbe recessed.Drinking fountains/equipment, fixed/ movable shallnot obstruct the minimum 1.83 meters corridor width.

E. Exterior Corridors or Balconies1. Where exterior corridors or balconies areprovided as means of exit, they shall open to theoutside air.2. The floors of balconies (exterior corridors) andstairs shall be solid, without openings, and shallcomply with requirements for outside stairs.

F. Exit Arrangement1. Exits shall be so arranged that at least two (2)separate exits will be available from every floorarea.2. Classroom/room used for educational purposes/student occupancy below the floor of exitdischarge shall have access to at least 1 exit .

G. Types of Exitsa. Doors of the swinging type leading directlyoutside or through a lobby or passageway leadingto the outside of the building.b. Horizontal exitsc. Smoke proof enclosuresd. Stairse. Ramps

H. Additional Exit DetailsThe provisions of this Section are based onoccupancy by normal individuals. Educationalbuildings used by persons with physical or mentalhandicaps shall have additional features as may berequired by the Chief, BFP or his duly authorizedrepresentative.

SECTION 10.2.9.3 LIGHTING AND SIGNS

A. All educational buildings shall have adequate exitillumination in accordance with Section 10.2.5.11 ofthis IRR.

B. All educational buildings shall have signsdesignating the location of exits or the path of travelto reach them, in accordance with Section 10.2.5.12of this IRR.

SECTION 10.2.9.4 WINDOWS FOR RESCUE ANDVENTILATIONA. Classroom/other educational purposes/normallysubject to student occupancy, unless it has a doorleading directly to the outside of building, shall haveat least one outside window used for emergencyrescue or ventilation purposes, and which meets all ofthe following provisions:

1. It can readily be opened from the inside withoutthe use of tools.

2. It provides a clear opening with a minimumdimension of 560 mm in width and 800 mm inheight.

3. The bottom of window opening is not more than82 centimeters above the floor; and

4. Where storm windows, screens, or anti-burglardevices are used, these shall be provided withquick opening mechanism.

SECTION 10.2.9.5 PROTECTION

A. Vertical OpeningAny interior stairways and other vertical openings ineducational buildings shall be enclosed and protectedin accordance with Section 10.2.5.2 of this IRR, exceptwhen it serves only one adjacent floor other than aBasement.

B. Interior Corridors1. Every interior corridor shall be of constructionhaving not less than a one-half fire resistancerating, and all openings therein protectedaccordingly.2. Any interior corridor more than 91 meters inlength shall be divided into sections not to exceed91 meters in length by smoke partitions installed inaccordance with Section 10.2.6.7 of this IRR.

C. Interior Finish Interior finish shall be Class A in corridors, stairwaysand other means of egress and may be Class B or ClassC elsewhere, in accordance with the provisions ofSection 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.

D. Fire Alarm System1. Approved fire alarm facilities capable of beingmanually operated in accordance with Section 10.2.6.4of this IRR shall be provided in every educationalbuilding.2. In building provided with automatic fire suppressionsystem the operation of the system shall automaticallyactuate electrical school fire alarm system.

E. Automatic Fire Suppression System Every portion of educational buildings below thefloor of exit discharge shall be protected with completeautomatic sprinkler protection in accordance withSection 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.

F. Hazardous AreasAn area used for general storage, boiler or furnacerooms, fuel storage, janitors closets, maintenanceshops including woodworking and painting areas,laundries and kitchen

G. Cooking equipment shall be protected by automatic kitchen hood firesuppression in accordance with NFPA 96.

SECTION 10.2.9.6 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENTA. Elevators

1. Shall not constitute required means of exit.2. When an educational occupancy is more than 3storeys and equipped with automatic elevators,one or more elevators shall be designed andequipped for fire emergency use by firefighters.

B. Air conditioning shall comply with Division 7 of this Chapter.

C. Electrical Wiring and EquipmentElectrical wiring and equipment shall be inaccordance with provisions of the PhilippineElectrical Code, and all cooking, heating,incinerating and other building service equipmentshall be installed in accordance with Division 7 ofthis Chapter.

SECTION 10.2.9.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FORFLEXIBLE PLAN AND OPEN PLAN BUILDINGSA. Definitions1. Flexible plan and open plan educational

Flexible plan buildings have movable corridorwalls and movable partitions of full heightconstruction with doors leading from rooms tocorridors. Flexible plan buildings without exitaccess doors between rooms and corridors shall beclassified as open plan buildings.

2. Common Atmosphere – exits which are notseparated by an approved smoke partition.3. Separate Atmosphere – exits that are separated byan approved smoke partition.4. Smoke Partition – (See Section 10.2.6.9)

5. Room – is a space or area bounded by anobstruction to egress which at any time enclose morethan eighty (80%) percent of the perimeter of thespace or area.6. Interior Room – a room whose only means of egressis through an adjoining or intervening room which isnot an exit.7. Separate Means of Egress – a means of egressseparated in such a manner from other means ofegress as to provide an atmosphere separation whichpreclude contamination of both means of egress bythe same fire. (See Section 10.2.6.7 of this IRR).

B. Area Limitations and Separations

1. Flexible plan and open plan buildings shall notexceed two 2,787 m2 in undivided area.2. Vertical openings shall be enclosed as required bySection 10.2.9.1 of this IRR.3. Stages in places of assembly shall be separatedfrom school areas by construction of non-combustible materials having at least a two-hourfire resistance rating.4. Shops, laboratories, and similar vocationalrooms, as well as storage rooms, shall be separatedfrom school areas by construction having at least aone-hour fire resistance rating, they shall have exitsindependent from other areas.

C. General Provisions

1. Specific requirements of this Section are notintended to prevent the design or use of othersystems, equipment or techniques which willeffectively prevent the products of combustionfrom breaching the atmospheric separation.2. The provisions of this subsection shall apply onlyto the requirements for providing separateatmosphere.

D. Means of Egress1. Each room occupied by more than 300 personsshall have one of its exit access through a separatemeans of egress.2. Means of egress from interior rooms may passthrough an adjoining or in intervening room.

E. Travel Distance to Exits

No point in a building shall be more than 46 metersfrom an exit, measured in accordance with Section10.2.5.2 of this IRR.

F. Interior Finish

1. Corridors in flexible plan buildings Class A onrigid material which will not deform at temperaturebelow 232˚C.

2. Other than corridor walls Class A and Class Bthroughout except that fixtures and low heightpartitions may be Class C.

G. Variable Plans1. Flexible plan schools may have walls andpartitions rearranged periodically, only after revisedplans or diagrams have been approved by C/MFM.2. Open plan schools shall have furniture, fixtures,or low height partitions so arranged that exits beclearly visible and unobstructed.

H. Sprinkler Systems1. Any flexible plan building or open plan building inwhich the travel distance to exits exceeds 46 metersshall have approved, supervised sprinkler.2. Automatic fire suppression systems shall bemodified to conform with partition changes.

SECTION 10.2.9.8 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PRE-SCHOOLS Rooms used for pre-schoolers, first grade andsecond grade pupils shall not be located above orbelow the floor of exit discharge.

SECTION 10.2.9.9 UNDERGROUND AND WINDOWLESS EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS

The provisions of Section 10.2.17.4 of this IRR shallapply to Underground and Windowless EducationalBuildings and such buildings shall be providedcompletely with automatic fire suppression system.

SECTION 10.2.9.10 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FORCOMBINED OCCUPANCIES

A. Assembly and Educational the exit capacity shall be sufficient to permitsimultaneous exit from auditorium and classroomsections.

B. Dormitory and Classroom are not subject to simultaneous occupancy, thesame exit capacity may serve both sections.

C. Other Combined OccupanciesAny other combinations of occupancy not coveredin this Section shall comply with all applicableDivisions of this Chapter, with exits adequate to serveall occupancies simultaneously.

SECTION 10.2.9.11 EXISTING EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS

A. GeneralExisting building being used for educationaloccupancies may have its use continued ifit conforms or is made to conform to the provisions ofthis Rule and maintained subject to the provisions ofpara “B” through “E” below.

B. Additional ProtectionThe provision of additional means of egress,automatic fire suppression system, area separations,emergency lighting, and other alternate means ofprotection may be used to provide reasonable lifesafety from fire and panic.

C. Exits1. Exit deficiency may be corrected by addingadditional exits.2. In lieu of direct exit to the outside fromclassrooms, additional life safety may be affordedby providing access to at least one (1) exit stairwithout passing through interior corridors.

D. Interior Finish In existing educational buildings which have interiorfinish that do not comply with the requirements fornew buildings, the provisions of Section 10.2.6.3 shallbe acceptable as alternate requirements.

E. Fire Alarm Systems For existing educational buildings shall conform tothose for new educational buildings.

SECTION 10.2.9.12 CHILD DAY CARE CENTERSA. General

1. Applicationa. This Section establishes life safety requirementsfor child day care centers, in children receive care,maintenance and supervision for 24 hours or lessper day.b. For the purposes of this section, children areclassified in age groups, as follow: Children underthree (3) years of age, children from three (3)through five (5) years of age, and children six (6)years of age and older.c. The text principally applies to centers for childrenunder three (3) years of age. Variation for centershousing children three (3) years of age and older areindicated.

d. Centers housing children six (6) years of age andolder shall conform to the requirements foreducational occupancies.e. Where a facility houses more than one agegroup, the requirements for the younger childrenshall apply, unless the area housing the youngerchildren is maintained as a separate fire area.f. Where centers are located in a buildingcontaining mixed occupancies the separationrequirements of the Building Code shall besatisfied.2. Occupant Load shall be provided to any floor shall be themaximum number of persons intended to occupythat floor but not less than one person for each 3.3m2 of net floor area used by the children.

B. Exit Details

1. Numbera. The storey below the floor of exit discharge maybe used in buildings of fire-resistive construction, ifthe following conditions are met:

i. For up to 30 children there shall be 2 remoteexits.

ii. For over 30 children a minimum of two 2 exitsshall be provided directly outside with one of the 2exiting at ground level.

2. Access to Exitsa. Travel distance between any room or intended asexit access and an exit shall not 30.50 m;b. Travel distance between any point in a room andan exit shall not exceed 45.80m;c. Travel distance between any point in a sleepingroom or suite shall not exceed 15.25 m.d. The travel distance in (a) and (b) above may beincreased by 15.25 m in building completelyequipped with an approved, supervised sprinklersystem.e. Travel distance shall be measured in accordancewith Section 10.2.5.2 of this IRR.

3. Doorsa. Doors in means of egress shall swing in thedirection of exit travel.b. Every closet door latch shall be such that childrencan open the door from inside the closet.c. Every bathroom door lock shall be designed topermit opening of the locked door from the outsidein an emergency.4. Stairsa. Exit stairs shall be enclosed in accordance withSection 10.2.6.2of this IRRb. There shall be no enclosed usable space understairs in an exit enclosure nor shall the open spaceunder such stairs be used for any purpose.

5. Areas of RefugeIn building over five (5) storeys above groundlevel, areas of refuge shall be provided foroccupants of child day care centers, either bysmokeproof enclosures or horizontal exits.6. Emergency LightingMeans of egress in each day care center shall beprovided with emergency lighting.

C. Protection1. Centers Housing Childrena. Sleeping areas in centers housing children under3 years of age shall be compartmentalized withpartitions having 1 hour fire resistance.b. Compartment doors not less than 91 cm in newconstruction and not less than 81.25 cm wide inexisting building.

2. Centers in Apartment Buildingsa. Two (2) exit access from the center, the exitaccess shall be separated in the corridor by asmoke partition having not less than one-hour fireresistance rating.b. The door in the smoke partition shall be not lessthan ninety one centimeters (91 cm) wide.c. The door assembly shall have a fire protectionrating of at least twenty (20) minutes and shall beequipped with self-closing device, a latch and anautomatic hold-open device as specified in Section10.2.5.3of this IRR.

3. Minimum Construction StandardsCenters shall not be located above the heightsindicated for the types of construction.

NUMBER OF STAIRS PER TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION BY AGE GROUP

Note 1. Permitted if entire building is equipped with anautomatic fire suppressionsystem.

Note 2. May be permitted for children three (3) years ofage andolder if the children are limited to the first floorand number of childrento fifty (50) and there are two (2)remote exits; or if they are limited tothe first floor andthe number of children is limited to one hundred (100)and each room has an exit directly to the outside.

4. Protection of Vertical OpeningsAny vertical opening in centers shall be enclosedand protected in accordance with Section 10.2.6.2ofthis IRR.

5. Interior Finisha. For children 5 years old or less, interior finish forall walls and ceilings shall be Class A or Class B.Floors shall be Class A, B or C.b. For children more than 5 years of age, interiorfinish for means of egress shall be Class A or Class Bfor individual rooms. Floors shall be Class A, B, or C.c. Decorations and furnishing shall be in accordancewith Section 10.2.18.1 of this IRR.

6. Extinguishing and Alarm Systemsa. Smoke and/or heat detectors shall be installedon the ceiling of each storey in front of the doors tothe stairways and at not greater than nine meters(9 m) spacing in the corridors of all floors containingthe centers.

b. There shall be manually operated switch for thefire alarm system on each floor of the center.c. Portable fire extinguishers, suitable for Class Bfires shall be installed in kitchens and cooking areasand extinguishers suitable for Class A fires shall beinstalled throughout the remainder of the center.d. Standpipes shall be installed in all buildings offour (4) storeys or more housing child day carecenters.

7. Hazardous Areasshall be separated from other parts of thebuilding with construction having not less than aone-hour fire resistance rating and all openingsshall be protected with self-closing fire doors, orsuch area shall be provided with AFSS.

D. Center Service Equipment1. Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating, Cooking

and other Service Equipment shall be in accordance with Division 7 of this

Chapter.2. Electrical Servicesa. shall be installed in accordance with theprovision of the Philippine Electrical Code.b. Receptacles and outlets services by extensioncord type wiring are prohibited. Electricalappliances shall be grounded.c. Special protective receptacle covers shall beinstalled in all areas occupied by children in centersfor children under five (5) years of age.

DIVISION 10. HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Fundamental Requirements1. All health care buildings shall be so designed,constructed, maintained, and operated as tominimize the possibility of a fire emergency.

a. Proper design, construction, and compartmentation;b. Provisions for detection, alarm, and extinguishment; andc. Fire prevention and the planning, training, anddrilling in programs for the isolation of fire andtransfer of occupants to areas of refuge orevacuation of the building.

Emergency Rooms, Operating Rooms, IntensiveCare Units, Delivery Rooms and Other SimilarFacilitiesshall not be located more than one (1) storey aboveor below the floor of exit discharge

New Construction, Additions, Conversion1. Any addition shall be separated from any existingnon-conforming structure by a non-combustible firepartition having at least a 2-hourfire resistance rating.2. Any building converted to these occupancies shallcomply with all requirements for new facilities.

Occupancy and Occupant LoadHealth care occupancies in buildings housingother occupancies shall be completely separatedfrom them by non-combustible construction havingat least a two (2)-hour fire-resistance rating.

SECTION 10.2.10.2 EXIT DETAILS

Exits shall be restricted to the following permissibletypes;

a. Doors leading directly outside the buildingb. Stairs and smoke-proof enclosuresc. Rampsd. Horizontal exitse. Exit Passageways

At least two (2) exits of the above types, remote fromeach other, shall be provided for each floor or firesection of the building.

DoorsExit access doors from hospital and nursing homesleeping rooms, diagnostic and treatment rooms orareas such as X-ray, surgery and physical therapy, alldoors between these spaces and the required exits,and all exit doors serving these spaces shall be at leastone hundred twelve (112) centimeters. Doors toresidential-custodial sleeping rooms and door tonursery sleeping rooms and all exit doors servingthese spaces shall be at least ninety one centimeters(91 cm) wide.

Stairs and Smoke proof Enclosuresshall be in accordance with Section 10.2.5.4.

Horizontal ExitsAt least 2.80 square meter per occupant in a hospital or nursing home or one 1.40 square meter per occupant in a residential-custodial care institution

SECTION 10.2.10.3 PROTECTIONA. Subdivision of Building SpacesB. Minimum Construction StandardsC. Construction of Corridor WallsD. Protection of Vertical Openings and Fire-stoppingE. Interior FinishF. Alarm, Detection and Extinguishment SystemsG. Hazardous Areas

SECTION 10.2.10.4 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

A. Air Conditioning, Ventilating, Heating, Cooking and Other Service

Any heating device other than a central heatingplant shall be so designed and installed thatcombustible material will not be ignited by it or itsappurtenances.

DIVISION 11. DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.11.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

For the application of the life safety requirements of this Division, theresident user category shall be divided into the following five groups.

a. Use Condition I — Free Egress.b. Use Condition II — Zoned Egress.c. Use Condition III — Zoned Impeded Egress.d. Use Condition IV — Impeded Egress.e. Use Condition V — Contained.

SECTION 10.2.11.2 EXIT DETAILS

Exits shall be restricted to the following permissibletypes;

a. Doorsb. Stairs and smoke-proof enclosuresc. Horizontal exitsd. Exit passageways

SECTION 10.2.11.3 PROTECTIONDetention and correctional occupancies shall beprovided with a fire alarm system in accordance withSection 10.2.6.4 of this IRR.Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall beby manual means

SECTION 10.2.11.4 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Air-conditioning, ventilating, heating, cooking and other service equipment shall be in accordance with Division 7 of this Chapter.

DIVISION 12. RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.12.1 CLASSIFICATIONA. HotelsB. DormitoriesC. Apartment BuildingsD. Lodging or Rooming HousesE. Single-and-Two Family Dwellings

SECTION 10.2.12.2 REQUIREMENTS

The occupant load of residential occupancies innumber of persons for whom exits are to be providedexcept in detached single-and-two-family dwellingsshall be determined on the basis of one (1) person pereighteen and six-tenths square meters (18.6 m2)gross floor area, or the maximum probablepopulation of any room or section underconsideration, whichever is greater.

SECTION 10.2.12.3 HOTELS AND DORMITORIESA. RequirementsB. Exit DetailsC. ProtectionD. Building Service Equipment

SECTION 10.2.12.3 HOTELS AND DORMITORIES

Any room having a capacity of less than fifty (50)persons with an outside door at street or ground levelmay have such outside door as a single exit providedthat no part of the room or area is more than fifteenand one-fourth meters (15.25 m) from the doormeasured along the natural path of travel.

SECTION 10.2.12.4 APARTMENT BUILDINGS

Any apartment building which complied with all ofthe preceding requirements of this Section for hotelsmay be considered as a hotel and as such, thefollowing requirements for apartment buildings willnot be applicable.

SECTION 10.2.12.5 LODGING OR ROOMING HOUSES

Providing sleeping accommodations for less than fifteen (15) persons

Every sleeping room and living area shall have access to two means of escape

SECTION 10.2.12.6 SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY

shall have at least two (2) means of escape at leastone (1) of which shall be a door or stairwayproviding a means of unobstructed travel to theoutside of the building at street or ground level.Every sleeping room shall have at least one (1)outside window.

DIVISION 13. MERCANTILE OCCUPANClES

SECTION 10.2.13.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTSMercantile occupancies shall include allbuildings and structures or parts thereof withoccupancy as described in Division 3 of thisChapter.

SECTION 10.2.13.2 EXIT DETAILSExits shall be restricted to the following permissible types:

a. Doors;b. Stairs and Smokeproof Enclosures;c. Horizontal exits; andd. Ramps.

SECTION 10.2.13.3 PROTECTIONAny stairway, elevator shaft, escalator opening or other critical opening shall be enclosed or protected.

SECTION 10.2.13.4 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENTAir conditioning, ventilating, heating, cooking,and other service equipment shall be inaccordance with Division 7 of this Chapter

SECTION 10.2.13.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONSA. Self-Service StoresB. Open-Air Mercantile OperationsC. Combined Mercantile and Residential

Occupancies.D. Covered Malls and Walkway.

DIVISION 14. BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.14.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTSBusiness Occupancies shall include all buildingsand structures or parts thereof with occupancy.the occupant load of business purposes shall beno less than one (1) person per nine and threetenths square meters (9.3 m2) of gross floor area

SECTION 10.2.14.2 EXIT DETAILSExits permissible types:

a. Doors.b. Stairs and smoke proof enclosures.c. Horizontal exits.d. Ramps.e. Exit Passagewaysf. Fire escape ladders

SECTION 10.2.14.3 PROTECTIONVertical openings shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with section 10.2.6.2of this IRR

SECTION 10.2.14.4. BUILDING SERVICE UTILITIESA. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning.B. Elevators, escalators, and conveyors.C. Rubbish chutes, incinerators, and laundry chutes.

SECTION 10.2.14.5 COMBINED BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE OCCUPANCYIn any building occupied for both business and mercantile purposes, the entire building shall have exits in accordance with Division 14 of this Chapter.

SECTION 10.2.14.6 HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

All business occupancy buildings fifteen (15)meters or more in height shall be providedthroughout with approved, supervised sprinklersystem, fully electrically supervised designed inaccordance with NFPA 13: Standard for theInstallation of Sprinklers (latest edition); or shall bedesigned with a system that will provideequivalent safety. Building height shall bemeasured from the ground level to floor of thetopmost storey.

DIVISION 15. INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.15.1 REQUIREMENTSA. Sub – Classification of Occupancy and Occupant

Load1. Sub – Classification of Occupancy

a. General Industrial Occupancy. b. Special Purpose Industrial Occupancy.c. High Hazard Industrial Occupancyd. Open Industrial Structures. -

B. Occupant Load The occupant load of industrial occupancies for

which exits are to be provided shall be one (1)person per nine and three-tenths square meters(9.3 m2) gross floor area,

SECTION 10.2.15.2 EXIT DETAILSThe minimum width of any corridor or passagewayserving as a required exit or means of travel to orfrom required exit shall be one hundred twelvecentimeters (112 cm) in the clear.

DIVISION 16. STORAGE OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.16.1 GENERAL STORAGE OCCUPANCIES Every area used for the storage of high hazardcommodities shall have an exit within twenty threemeters (23 m) of any point in the area where personsmay be present, except where automatic firesuppression system protection is provided, distancesmay be increased to thirty meters (30 m).

SECTION 10.2.16.2 PROTECTIONAny vertical opening shall be protected in accordance with Section 10.2.6.2 of this IRR

SECTION 10.2.16.3 SPECIAL PROVISION FOR PARKING STRUCTURESWhere repair operations are conducted the exitsshall comply with the rules on IndustrialOccupancies, except if the parking and repairsections are effectively separated by not less than 1-hour fire resistive construction, the parking andrepair sections shall be treated separately.

SECTION 10.2.16.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AIRCRAFT HANGARSExits from aircraft storage of servicing areas shall be provided at intervals of not more than forty (40) meters on all exteriors waIls or aircraft hangars.

SECTION 10.2.16.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GRAIN ELEVATORSIn grain elevators, there shall be at least one (1)stair tower from storeys below the floor of exitdischarge to the floor of exit discharge and from thefloor of exit discharge to the top floor of theworking house enclosed on a dust tight non-combustible shaft

DIVISION 17. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

Any building or structure occupied for purposes notcovered by Division 8 through 17 of this IRR shall haveexits and related safeguards in accordance with thefundamental principles of this Chapter.

SECTION 10.2.17.1 TOWERS

A. Any tower utilized for such purposes asobservation, signaling, shall be permitted to have asingle stairway or ramp exit if all of the followingconditions are met:

1. The tower is of such size as not to be subject tooccupancy by more than twenty five (25)persons at any floor level.

2. The tower shall not be used for living or sleepingpurposes.

3. The construction shall be fire-resistant,noncombustible or constructed of heavy timber.The interior finish, if any, is Class A or Class B, andthere shall be no combustible materials, exceptnecessary furniture.

B. In each tower where there is no occupancy belowthe top floor level and the conditions required by para“A” (1) through (3) above are met, stairs may be openwith no enclosure required or, where the structure isentirely open, fire-escape type stairs may be used.

C. Stairs shall be Class B for new construction. Forexisting towers, outside stairs or fire-escape typestairs may be allowed

D. A tower such as a forest observation tower and arailroad signal tower, designed for occupancy only ofnot more than three (3) persons employed therein,may be of any type of construction, and may beserved by ladders instead of stairs.

E. Utility/transmitter building shall be provided withappropriate type of automatic fire extinguishingsystem.

F. Advertisement structures shall be made of fire-resistant materials including its signage components.

SECTION 10.2.17.2 PIERS AND WATER-SURROUNDED STRUCTURE

A. Applies to water-surrounded structures or piersoccupied as a place of amusement, passengerterminal.

B. Any pier so occupied, extending more than 46 mfrom the shore, shall be so arranged as to minimizethe possibility that fire :

1. It must be provided with two (2) separate waysof travel to shore, by two (2) well-separatedwalkways or independent structures.

2. The pier deck must be open fire-resistant andsupported with noncombustible materials.

3. The pier deck must be provided with automaticfire suppression system protection forcombustible structure and for superstructure, ifany.

4. It should be completely open andunobstructed.

C. Any building or structure surrounded by watersuch as a lighthouse shall have sufficient outsidearea of ground as on an island, or fire-resistantplatform, to provide an adequate area of refuge fromany fire in thestructure.

SECTION 10.2.17.3 IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE ANDVESSELSA. Any house trailer or similar vehicle, railroad car,street car, truck or bus, provided with a permanenttype foundation, or otherwise fixed shall beconsidered as a building and shall be subject to therequirements of this Rule which are applicable tobuildings of similar occupancy.

B. Any ship, barge, or other vessel, which ispermanently moored or aground and is occupied forpurposes other than navigation, shall be subject tothe requirements of this Rule applicable to buildingsor similar occupancy

SECTION 10.2.17.4 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURESAND WINDOWLESS BUILDINGSA. General1. Any area subject to occupancy by 50 or morepersons, shall be equipped with approved, supervisedautomatic fire suppression system protection.

2. Any underground structure, building, or floor arealacking windows and having combustible contents, ifsubject to occupancy by more than 100 persons shallhave automatic smoke venting facilities in addition toautomatic fire suppression system protection.\

3. Any underground structure or windowless building,for which no natural lighting is provided, shall beprovided with emergency lighting.

B. Underground Structuresshall be cut off from main floor areas and shall beprovided with outside smoke venting facilities orother means to prevent the exits serving as fluesfor smoke from any fire in the area served by theexits, thereby making the exits impassable.

C. Windowless Buildingsshall be provided with outside access panels oneach floor level. Such panels shall be designed foruse of firefighters.

DIVISION 18. OPERATING FEATURESSECTION 10.2.18.1 GENERALA. Fire Exit Drills

1. Shall be regularly conducted.2. Shall be held with sufficient frequency.3. Shall be held at unexpected times and undervarying conditions.4. Shall be the responsibility of the managementand/or owners of business establishments.5. Shall be placed upon orderly evacuation underproper discipline rather than upon speed.6. Shall include suitable procedures7. Fire alarm facilities, where available, shall beused in the conduct of fire exit drills.

B. Furnishing and Decorations

1. No furnishing, decorations, or other objectsshall be so placed as to obstruct exits, accessthereto, egress there from, or visibility thereof.

2. Furnishing or decorations shall be treated withflame retardant where required by the applicableprovisions of the Fire Code and this IRR.

3. No furnishing or decorations of an explosive orhighly flammable character shall be used in anyplace of assembly or other occupancy.

C. Automatic Fire Suppression SystemAll AFSS shall be continuously maintained inreliable operational condition at all times and suchperiodic inspections and tests shall be made toassure proper maintenance.

D. Alarm and Fire Detection Systems1. Systems shall be under the supervision ofqualified and competent persons.

2. Systems shall be tested at intervals asrecommended by the C/MFM.

3. Fire alarm signaling equipment shall be restoredto service as promptly as possible after each test oralarm and shall be kept in normal conditions readyfor operation.

E. Fire Retardant Paints shall be reapplied at such intervals as necessaryto maintain the necessary flame retardantproperties.

F. Recognition of Means of EgressHangings or draperies shall not be placed overexit doors .Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors nor in oradjacent to any exit.

G. Preventive Maintenance Record shall be prepared and submitted to the C/MFMevery after inspection and test.

SECTION 10.2.18.2 PLACES OF ASSEMBLYA. Drills employees or attendants of places or publicassembly shall be trained and drilled in the dutiesthey are to perform in case of fire, panic, or otherrelated emergencies.

B. Opens Flame DevicesNo open flame lighting devices shall be used in anyplace of assembly.Exceptions:

1.Where necessary for ceremonial or religiouspurposes2. Necessary part of theatrical performances3. Gas lights may be permitted provided thatadequate precautions satisfactory to the C/MFM

C. Special Food Service Devices

Portable cooking equipment shall be permitted onlyas follows:

1. Equipment fueled by small heat sources whichcan be readily extinguished by water.

2. Candles may be used on tables for food service ifsecurely supported on substantial non-combustible bases.

3. "Flaming Sword" or other equipment involvingopen flames and flamed dishes, may be permittedprovided that necessary precautions are taken.

D. Smoking1. Smoking in places of assembly shall beregulated by the C/MFM.2. In rooms smoking is prohibited, plainly visible"NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted.3. No person shall smoke in prohibited areas.4. Where smoking is permitted, suitable ash traysor receptacles should be provided.

E. Decorations and Stage Scenery1. Combustible materials shall be treated with aneffective flame retardant material.2. Only noncombustible materials or fire retardantpressure treated wood may be used for stagescenery or props.3. C/MFM shall impose controls on the volume andarrangement of combustible contents

F. Seating1. Seats in assembly occupancies accommodatingmore than 200 persons shall be securely fastened tothe floor. All seats in balconies and galleries shall besecurely fastened to the floor, except in places ofworship.

2. Seats not secured to the floor may be permitted inrestaurants, night clubs, and other occupancieswhere the fastening of seats to the floor may beimpractical;

SECTION 10.2.18.3 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIESA. Drills1. Fire exit drills shall be conducted regularly.2. There shall be at least four (4) exit drills a year.3. Drills shall be conducted during class hours.4. Every fire exit drill shall be an exercise by theschool management.5. BFP shall assist in the proper execution of all drills.6. As drills simulate an actual fire condition, pupilsshall not be allowed to obtain anything after thealarm is sounded.7. Each class or group shall proceed to a primarypredetermined point.8. Where necessary for drill lines to cross roadways,signs reading "STOP! SCHOOL FIRE DRILL" orequivalent shall be carried

B. Signals

1. All fire exit drill alarms shall be sounded on the firealarm.2. Whenever school authorities determine an actualfire exists, they shall immediately call the nearest firestation.3. Recall signal shall be one that is separate anddistinct from and cannot be mistaken for any othersignals.

C. Child Day Care Centers

1. Fire prevention inspection shall be conductedmonthly2. An approved fire evacuation plan shall beimplemented at least once every two (2) months.3. Furnishing and decorations in child day carecenters shall be in accordance with the provisionsof Section 10.2.18.1 of this IRR.4. Waste baskets and other waste containers shallbe made of noncombustible materials .5. Child-prepared artwork and teaching materialsmay be attached directly to the walls but shall notexceed twenty (20%) percent of the wall area.

SECTION 10.2.18.4 HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIESA. Evacuation Plan and Fire Exit Drills

1. The administration of every hospital, nursinghome and residential custodial care institution shallhave an approved evacuation plan for the guidanceof all persons in the event of fire.

2. Every bed intended for use by institutionaloccupants shall be easily movable under conditionsof evacuation.

3. Fire exit drills in hospitals shall include thetransmission of a fire alarm signal and simulation ofemergency fire conditions except that themovement of infirm or bed-ridden patients to safeareas or to the exterior or the building is notrequired.

SECTION 10.2.18.5 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIESA. Hotel Emergency Organization

1. All employees of hotels shall be instructed anddrilled.2. Drills of the hotel emergency organization shallbe held twice a year.

B. Dormitories, Lodging and Rooming Houses Fire exit drills shall be regularly conducted at leasttwice a year.

SECTION 10.2.18.6 MERCANTILE, BUSINESS, ANDINDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES

subject to occupancy with fifty (50) or morepersons, fire exit drills shall be held at least twice ayear.

DIVISION 19. SPECIAL PROVISION FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

SECTION 10.2.19.1 SCOPE

This Division deals with life safety from fires andsimilar emergencies in high rise buildings.

SECTION 10.2.19.2 DEFINITION

A high rise building is one in which the distancebetween the floor of the topmost storey and theground level is fifteen meters (15 m) or more.

SECTION 10.2.19.3 SMOKE CONTROL

High rise buildings shall be designed in such amanner that the levels of smoke concentration inprotected spaces can be maintained within valuesthat can be tolerated by occupants.

SECTION 10.2.19.4 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PROTECTION

High rise buildings shall be protected withapproved, supervised sprinkler Systems inaccordance with NFPA 13.

SECTION 10.2.19.5 FIRE COMMAND CENTERA. Buildings ten (10) storeys or more, a fire commandcenter shall be provided in a location approved bythe C/MFM and shall contain the following features:

1. The emergency voice/alarm communicationsystem unit must have the following features:

a. Provide a predetermined message.b. The fire department two-way communicationsystem must operate between the fire commandcenter and every elevator and exit access corridor.

2. The fire department communication unit.3. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator unit4. Elevator floor location and operation annunciator.5. Sprinkler valve and water flow display panels.

6. Emergency generator supervision devices, manualstart and transfer features. Power must be availablewithin 10 seconds to operate the following:

a. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems.b. Fire alarm systems.c. Automatic fire detection systems.d. Elevator car lighting.e. Escape route lighting.f. Exit sign illumination.g. Stairway doors

7. Controls for unlocking stairway doorssimultaneously.

8. Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system.

9. Fire pump status indicators.10. Status indicators and controls for air handlingsystems.11. The fire fighters control panel for smokecontrol systems.12. Emergency power and standby power statusindicators.13. Schematic building plans.14. Public address system.

B. Shut off valves and water flow devices at the riserconnection must be provided on each floor.Combined sprinkler/standpipe systems must havean individual control valve and check valve at eachsprinkler connection.

SECTION 10.2.19.6 STAIRWELLS

A. All stairwells shall be enclosed and protected inaccordance with Rule 3.B. All interior stairwells used as a means of egressshall be pressurized.

SECTION 10.2.19.7 FIRST-AID PROTECTION

A. Each floor shall be provided with at least thirtyeight (38) to nineteen (19) millimeters lightweightflexible hose with a spray nozzle and connected tothe wet standpipe system/other water supply.

B. Portable fire extinguisher installed in accordancewith Section 10.2.6.7 shall be provided.

SECTION 10.2.19.8 APPLICABILITY OF ALL OTHERPROVISIONS OF THIS CODE

DIVISION 20. AERODROME FACILITIES

SECTION 10.2.20.1 GENERAL FIRE SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

A. BFP shall conduct regular and periodic firesafety inspection.

B. No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammableor combustible liquid shall be permitted withinaerodrome facilities.

C. Flammable and combustible liquid and fuel shallnot be dispensed into or removed from the fuelsystem of an aircraft within any aircraft hangar.

D. The application of flammable and combustibleliquid finishes shall be done only in locationsapproved C/MFM.

E. No person shall clean any aircraft engines orparts of an aircraft in an aircraft hangar nor withinfifteen meters (15 m) of another aircraft.

F. In case of spills on Aerodrome Facilities, thefollowing shall be observed:

1. All activities in the affected area not related tothe mitigation of the spill shall cease until thespilled material has been removed2. No aircraft or other vehicles shall be movedthrough the spill area until the spilled has beenremoved.3. Spills shall be reported immediately to theCity/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction,documented and mitigated.

G. Every aircraft hangar shall be equipped andmaintained with metal drip pans under theengines of all aircraf.H. No open flame, flame-producing device, orother source of ignition shall be permitted in anyhangar.I. “NO SMOKING” signs with white letters at leastten centimeters (10 cm), high upon a redbackground shall be posted conspicuouslythroughout every aircraft hangar.J. Smoking equipment such as cigarette lightersand ash trays shall be prohibited in aircraft-fueling vehicles.K. No person shall run the engine of any aircraft inany aircraft hangar except in approved enginetest area.

L. All repairing of aircraft requiring the use of openflames shall be done in the open or in a roomseparated from any hangar or other building.

M. Storage of flammable and combustible or otherhazardous materials in an aircraft hangar shall beprohibited.

N. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed asfollows:

1. Vehicle used for towing aircraft and everywelding apparatus.2. Every aircraft refueller.3. At every aircraft service station, includingheliports.

O. All pumps of a positive displacement type shallbe provided with a bypass relief valve set.

P. Dispensing Hose and Nozzle shall conform tothe following:

1. Only hose designed for the transferring ofhydrocarbon liquids shall be permitted.2. The length of the hose shall be limited to theactual needs of the individual transferapparatus.

Q. Electrical wiring, switches, lights and any othersource of ignition, shall be enclosed in a vapor-tight housing.

R. Compartments housing piping and the like,pumps, air eliminators, water separators, hosereels, shall be adequately ventilated.

S. Accessory Equipment shall conform to thefollowing:

1. Ladders constructed from non-combustiblematerial.2. Hose reels3. Similar accessory equipment

T. Bonding and Grounding shall be as follows:

1. Every transfer apparatus shall bemetallically interconnected.2. Every aircraft refueller unit shall be providedand maintained.3. The ground cable shall be bare or have atransparent protective sleeve

SECTION 10.2.20.2 REFUELLER UNITS

A. Design and Construction of Aircraft RefuellersB. Operations, Maintenance and Use of AircraftRefueller UnitsC. Fueling and DefuelingD. Aircraft refuellerE. The fuel transfer hosesF. Maintenance of Refuelling Units sG. Loading and UnloadingH. Passenger may be loaded aboard an aircraftduring the time fuel transferI. No smoking or open flames

SECTION 10.2.20.3 HELISTOPS

A. Approval must first be obtained from theCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines .

B. The touchdown area shall be surrounded onall sides by a clear area.

C. Landing areas on the structures shall be somaintained.

D. Exit and stairways from helistops shall bemaintained.

CHAPTER 3. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

DIVISION 1. SCOPE

SECTION 10.3.1.1 APPLICABILITY

A. Highly flammable that may react to cause fires or explosions; or

B. By their presence may create a fire or explosion hazard; or

C. Their toxicity, flammability, or reactivity, render fire fighting dangerous; or

D. Flammable or combustible liquids which are chemically unstable and which may spontaneously form explosive compounds; or

E. Flammable or combustible liquids whichundergo spontaneous reactions of explosiveviolence or with sufficient evolution of heat to be afire hazard.

SECTION 10.3.1.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ANDCHEMICALS

Hazardous materials and chemicals shall include,but not limited to:

1. flammable solids;2. corrosive liquids;3. radioactive materials;4. oxidizing materials;5. potentially explosive chemicals;6. highly toxic materials; and7. poisonous gases.

DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

A. In addition for the issuance FSIC, a Fire SafetyClearance shall be issued by the BFP, for thefollowing:

1. Installation and storage of:a. Nitrocellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)b. Combustible Fibersc. Combustible Commoditiesd. Matchese. Magnesiumf. Flammable and Combustible Liquidsg. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)h. Medical and Related Compressed Gasi. Cryogenicj. Other hazardous materials and chemicals

2. Transportation or conveyance of:a. Matchesb. Flammable and Combustible Liquidsc. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)d. Medical and Related Compressed Gase. Cryogenicf. Other hazardous materials and chemicals

3. Disposal or abandonment of:a. Tanker and vessel for flammable and combustible liquidsb. Containers of all types of compressed gasesc. Other hazardous materials and chemicals

DIVISION 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The manufacture, storage handling and use ofhazardous materials and chemicals shall besafeguarded with protective facilities or devices aspublic safety may require.

B. C/MFM shall require the separation or isolationfrom other storage occupancies or buildings of anychemical that, in combination with other substances,may bring about a fire or explosion or may liberate aflammable or poisonous gas.

C. Defective containers shall be disposed of orrepaired in accordance with recognized safetypractices.

D. Where stored for retail, storage shall be neat andorderly.

E. Where no specific requirements have beenestablished, storage, handling, and use of hazardouschemicals shall be in accordance with internationallyrecognized good practice.

F. All hazardous chemicals as defined in this Chaptershall bear especially designed and color coded labelsconsisting of four diamonds arranged into one largediamond with the first, indicating the toxicity andhealth hazards; the second, its flammability; thethird, its reactivity; and the fourth, fire-fighting andfirst aid instructions.

DIVISION 4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 10.3.4.1 SOLID

Hazardous solid materials are classified according to: 1. flexible materials 2. structural materials

SECTION 10.3.4.1.1 CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTIC (PYROXYLIN)A. On Storage and Handling

1. In excess of ten kilograms (10 kg) shall be stored in avented cabinet or vented and sprinklered vault.2. The maximum weight of raw materials to be stored in a cabinet shall be 225 kg.3. The maximum weight of raw materials to be stored in a workroom shall be 450 kg.

4. All raw materials in excess of 450 kg shall bestored in a vented vault with a capacity notexceeding 42 m3;

5. Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin) shall not bestored in any room or compartment or within onemeter (1 m) from any heat producing appliances.

6. In factories, operators using cellulose nitrateplastic (pyroxylin) shall be stationed at least onemeter (1 m) apart.

7. All waste cellulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin)materials shall be stored under water in metalreceptacles.

8. Smoking shall be strictly prohibited wherecellulose plastic (pyroxylin) are stored, displayedor manufactured. A “NO SMOKING” sign shall beposted in conspicuous places.

9. The storage area of cellulose nitrate plastic(pyroxylin) shall be marked with a sign thatstates: “NITROCELLULOSE — FLAMMABLESOLID — KEEP HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAMEAWAY” or equivalent wording.

B. On Fire Protection

1. All new and existing buildings used for themanufacture or storage of articles of cellulosenitrate plastic (pyroxylin) in quantities exceeding45 kg shall be equipped with an approved,supervised sprinkler system and the storage areashall be constructed of fire resistive materials with2-hour fire resistance rating.

2. First aid fire protection equipment/appliancesshall be installed in buildings where storing,handling and displaying of cellulose nitrate plastic(pyroxylin) is conducted.

C. On Display

In stores or establishments, displays of cellulosenitrate plastic (pyroxylin) articles shall be in showcases or show windows.

D. Fire Safety ClearanceA Fire Safety Clearance for the storage of cellulosenitrate or cellulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin) shall beobtained from C/MFM.

SECTION 10.3.4.1.2 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS

A. On Storage and Handling

1. Common Requirements:a. shall not be stored in rooms or buildings withhazardous gases, flammable liquids, dangerouschemicals or other similar materials.b. Trucks or automobiles shall not enter any fiberstorage room or building.c. Smoking, open flame, and hotworks, shall notbe permitted in any area. A “NO SMOKING” signshall be posted.d. Agricultural products such as, but not limitedto, straw and hay shall not be stored adjacent tobuildings of combustible materials.

e. Storage shall be limited to stocks of onehundred (100) metric tons.f. A one meter (1m) clearance shall be maintainedbetween sprinklerpipes in protected storage vaults and top of thepiles.

2. Specific Requirements for Loose CombustibleFibers

Volume of Materialin cubic meters (m3) Method of Storage

0 – 3 Combustible Fiber Storage Bin* with self-closing cover

3.1 – 14Combustible fiber storage room having 1-hr fire resistance barrier

14.1 – 28Combustible fiber storage vault having 2-hr fire resistance barrier and approved opening

28 up (protected)Combustible fiber storage vault with approved opening and protected by approved,supervised sprinkler system

3. Specific Requirements for Baled Combustible Fibers

a. A single block or pile shall contain a maximum of700 m3 of baled fiber.b. Each block or pile shall be separated from theadjacent storage by an aisle measuring not lessthan 150cm wide.c. Fibers in bales bound with combustible tie ropes,as well as jute and other fibers liable to swell whenwet shall be stored to allow for expansion in anydirection.d. If the storage compartment is less than 9 m inwidth, there shall be a 45 cm clearance from wallsto piles and a center aisle of not less than 150cmwidth is maintained.

B. On Fire Protection1. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed asrequired for extra-hazard occupancy protection inaccordance to NFPA 10, “Standard for PortableFire Extinguishers”.

C. Fire Safety ClearanceA Fire Safety Clearance from City/MunicipalFire Marshal having jurisdiction shall be obtainedfor the storage of combustible fiber.

SECTION 10.3.4.1.3 COMBUSTIBLE COMMODITIESstorage of combustible commodities

1. method and height of stock piling;2. combustibility of materials;3. fuel load and rate of spread;4. areas and size of piles;5. aisle ways;6. water supply;7. sprinkler protection;8. building construction, including height and area;9. draft curtains;10. roof vents; and11. fire separations.

A. Storage and Handling1. Common Requirements:

STANDARDS OF VENTING FOR THE STORAGE ANDHANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE COMMODITIES

2. Factors to be considered in the storage of common commodities:

a. Method and Height of Stock Pilingi. Bulk storage ii. Solid pilingiii. Palletized storage iv. Rack storage

HAZARDCLASSIFICATION

VENT AREA TO FLOOR AREA RATIO

MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN VENT

CENTERS

Low 14.00 50 meters

Average 9.30 40 meters

High 4.70 30 meters

Very High 2.80 23 meters

b. Combustibility of Materialsi. Commodity Classification

i.a. Class I commoditiesi.b. Class II commoditiesi.c. Class III commoditiesi.d. Class IV commoditiesi.e. High-hazard commodities

ii. Hazard Classificationii.a. Low Hazard Materialsii.b. Average Hazard Materials

ii.b.1. Stocks in Cartonsii.b.2. Other Stock

ii.c. High Hazard Materialsii.d. Very High Hazard Materials

B. On Fire Protection

SPRINKLER DISCHARGE DENSITIES FOR COMBUSTIBLE COMMODITIES NOT EXCEEDING 640 cm IN HEIGHT, BY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

HAZARDCLASSIFICATION

COMMODITY CLASS

I or II II or III III or IV

LOW 8.2 8.2 10.2

AVERAGE 9.4 11.4 13.5

HIGH 14.3 17.1 20.4

VERY HIGH

MINIMUM AREAS OF SPRINKLER DISCHARGE FOR COMBUSTIBLE COMMODITIES, BY HAZARD

CLASSIFICATION

C. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal FireMarshal having jurisdiction shall be obtained for thestorage of combustible commodities.

HAZARDCLASSIFICATION AREA (m2)

LOW 370

AVERAGE 378

HIGH 418

VERY HIGH 557

SECTION 10.3.4.1.4 MATCHES

A. On Storage and Handling1. Wholesale establishments exceeding 60 matchesshall be arranged in piles not exceeding 3 m inheight nor more than 425 m3 in volume with aislesat least 120 cm wide between piles;

2. Where other materials or commodities are storedon the same floor with matches, a portion of theroom shall be devoted to match storage exclusively,and a clear space of not less than 150 cm betweenmatch storage and such other materials orcommodities shall be maintained;

3. Matches shall be stored in a building, trailer, semitrailer, or metal shipping container with a two-hour(2-hr) fire resistance rating;

4. Matches shall not be stored within three meters (3m) of any elevator shaft opening, open stairway, orother vertical opening;

5. Where shipping container that contain matchesare opened, the contents shall be transferred in binsprovided with metal-lined covers.

6. Where matches are sold in retail, original sealedpackages shall be stored in shelves. When suchpackages are broken, individual boxes shall bestored in metal or metal-lined bins.

B. On Fire Protection1. Smoking is prohibited A “NO SMOKING” signshall be conspicuously posted.2. The owner shall be responsible for the promptremoval of any hazardous condition.3. Approved, supervised sprinkler system andportable fire extinguishers shall be provided.

C. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal FireMarshal having jurisdiction shall be obtained for thestorage and transportation of matches exceeding inaggregate twenty (20) matchman's gross (14,000matches’ per matchman’s gross).

SECTION 10.3.4.1.5 MAGNESIUMA. On Storage

1. shall be carefully piled on firm and generallylevel areas;2. Outdoor storage shall be in piles not exceeding45,400 kg each;3. Storage in buildings shall be on floors of noncombustible construction4. magnesium castings shall be clean and free of chips or fine particles of magnesium. 5. Piles of stored light magnesium castings, shall be limited in size to 28 m3.6. Aisle spaces in front of racks shall be equal to the height of the racks.

7. Combustible rubbish, spare crates, andseparators shall not be permitted to accumulatewithin the aisles between racks.8. Wet magnesium scrap shall be kept underwater in covered and vented steel containers atan outside location.9. Storage of dry scrap in quantities greater thanone and 1.4 m3 shall be kept separated from otheroccupancies10. Magnesium powder shall be stored in steeldrums or other closed conductive containers.11. Magnesium storage in quantities greater than1.4 m3 shall be separated from storage of othermaterials that are either combustible

B. On Handling and Processing1. Magnesium powder production plants shall belocated on a site large enough, and shall be locatedat least 9,150 cm away from public roads and fromany occupied structure.2. Different production operations shall be located inseparate but not adjoining buildings.3. All buildings used for the manufacture, packing, orloading for shipment of magnesium powders shall besingle storey, without basements.4. Connecting ducts shall be completely withoutbends5. At each operation, dust shall be collected bymeans of suitable hoods.

6. Each machine shall be equipped with its individualdust separating unit7. Dust collection system shall be constructed ofconductive material.8. Dry dust collectors shall be located outside, in asafe location posted with the following:

“CAUTION: THIS DUST COLLECTOR CAN CONTAINEXPLOSIBLE DUST. KEEP OUTSIDE THE MARKED AREAWHILE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING.”

9. All machines shall be provided with a pan or tray tocatch chips or turnings, where they shall be collectedevery day.10. All electric wiring, shall be of types approved forused in class ii, and installed in accordance with thePhilippine Electrical Code;

11. Power supply to the dust-producing equipmentshall be interlocked with the airflow;12. All equipment shall be securely grounded bypermanent ground wires;13. Powder handling or manufacturing buildings andin the operation of dust-conveying systems, everyprecaution shall be taken to avoid sparks from staticelectricity;14. Heat treating ovens -approved means shall beprovided;15. Melt rooms shall provide access to facilitate firecontrol;16. Operators in melting and casting areas shall wearflame-resistant;17. Systematic cleaning of the entire grinding area,shall be carried out daily.

C. On Fire Protection1. Only approved Class D extinguishing agents shallbe permitted.2. Dry sodium chloride, or other dry, shall bepermitted to be substituted for Class D fireextinguishers.3. Approved fire-extinguishing materials shall beprovided for every Operator.4. Application of wet extinguishing agentsaccelerates a magnesium fire and could result in anexplosion.

D. Fire Safety ClearanceA Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal FireMarshal having jurisdiction shall be obtained for thestorage and transportation magnesium.

SECTION 10.3.4.2 LIQUIDAn empirical measure that combines volatility with the heat-producing capabilities of the vapor is the flash point determination. Hazardous liquid can be flammable or combustible, depending on the flash point.

SECTION 10.3.4.2.1 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

A. On Storage and Handling1. General Requirements Flammable and combustible liquid shall be stored on approved containers or tanks properly labeled with the physical properties of its content, flammability or combustibility and precautionary measures.

2. Specific Requirements for Portable Storage

INDOOR PORTABLE CONTAINER STORAGE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDSCLASSLEVEL

LIQUID

STORAGELEVEL LITERS

PROTECTED STORAGEMAXIMUM PER PILE

UNPROTECTED STORAGEMAXIMUM PER PILE

IAGround & Upper

Floors10,409 2,498

Basement NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED

IBGround & Upper

Floors20,818 5,204

Basement NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED

ICGround & Upper

Floors62,453 15,613

Basement NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED

IIGround & Upper

Floors62,453 15,613

Basement 20,818 NOT PERMITTED

IIIGround & Upper

Floors208,175 52,044

Basement 31,226 NOT PERMITTED

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR INSIDE STORAGE ANDHANDLING ROOMS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

SPRINKLERSYSTEM

PROVIDED

FIRERESISTANCE

RATINGMAXIMUM SIZE

(Floor Area)TOTAL LITERS

ALLOWED

YES 2 hours 46.5 sq. m 18,925

NO 2 hours 46.5 sq. m 7,570

YES 1 hour 13.9 sq. m 3,785

NO 1 hour 13.9 sq. m 1,893

STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS INCLOSED CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS

QUANTITY IN LITERSDISTANCE FROM BUILDING OR LINE OF ADJOINING PROPERTY WHICH MAY BEBUILT UPON IN METERS

CLASS I

1 to 568 (3 drums) 4.5

568 to 1892 (3 to 10 drums) 7.5

1893 to 18925 (10 to 100 drums) 15

CLASS II or III

1 to 568 (3 drums) 1.5

568 to 1892 (3 to 10 drums) 3

1893 to 18925 (10 to 100 drums) 9

OUTDOOR PORTABLE TANK STORAGE

CLASS MAXIMUN PER PILE (Liter)

DISTANCE BETWEEN PILES

(meter)

DISTANCE TO PROPERTY LINES CAN BE BUILT UPON

(meter)

DISTANCE TOSTREET ALLEY

PUBLIC WAY(meter)

IA 8,327 1.5 6 3

IB 16,654 1.5 6 3

IC 33,308 1.5 6 3

II 66,616 1.5 3 1.5

Combustible 66,540 1.5 3 1.5

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HAZARDOUS AREA SERVICE STATIONS

LOCATIONNEC CLASS I,

GROUP DDIVISION

EXTENT OF CLASSIFIED AREA

Underground Tank-fillOpening

1Any pit, box or space below grade level, any part atwhich is within the Division 1 to 2 of classified area

2Up to forty six (46) centimeters level within a horizontalradius of three (3) meters from a loosen fill connectionand within the horizontal radius of one and a half (1.5)meters from a tight fill connection

Underground Tank-Vent Discharging

Upward

1 Within ninety one (91) centimeters of open and offvent, extending in all Directions

2Area between ninety one (91) centimeters and one anda half (1.5) meters of open and off vent, extendingin all directions

Dispenser-Pits 1Any pit, box or space below grade level, any part ofwhich is within the Division 1 or 2 classified area

Dispenser-Enclosure 1The area one and two-tenths (1.2) meters verticallyabove grade within the enclosure of forty six (46)meters in all direction

Dispenser-OutdoorUp to forty six (46) centimeters above grade levelwithin six (6) meters horizontally of any edge ofenclosure

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HAZARDOUS AREA SERVICE STATIONS

LOCATIONNEC CLASS I,

GROUP DDIVISION

1EXTENT OF CLASSIFIED AREA

Dispenser-Indoor withMechanicalVentilation

1Up to forty six (46) centimeters above grade or floor level within sevenand sixtenths (7.6) meters horizontally of any edge of enclosure

Remote PumpOutdoor

1Any pit, box or space below grade level if any part is within a horizontaldistant of three (3) meters from any edge of pump

2 any edge of pump, extending in all directions. Also up to forty six (46)centimeters above grade level within three (3) meters horizontallyfrom any edge of pump

Remote Pump Indoor

1 Entire area within any pit

2Within one and a half (1.5) meters of any edge of pump, extending, inall directions. Also up to ninety one (91) centimeters above floor orgrade level within seven and six-tenths (7.6) meters horizontally fromany edge of pump.

Lubrication Room1 Entire area within any pit

2Area up to forty six (46) centimeters above floor or grade level withinentire lubrication room

Lubrication Room Dispenser for Class I Liquids

2 Within ninety one (91)centimeters, of any fill or dispensing point,extending in all directions

Special Enclosure Inside Building per Sec.23.703 (b)

1 Entire enclosure

Sales Storage and RestRooms

Ordinary

If there is any opening of these rooms within the extent of an outdoorclassified area, the entire room shall be the same as the areaclassification at the point of the opening. If there is any opening ofthese rooms within the extent of an indoor classified area, the roomshall be classified the same as if the wall, curb orpartition did not exit.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE AND PLACEMENT FOR CLASS B HAZARDS

Type of HazardBasic Minimum

Extinguisher RatingMaximum Travel

Distance to Extinguishers(m)

Light (low)5-B 9.15

10-B 15.25

Ordinary (Moderate)10-B 9.15

20-B 15.25

Extra (High)40-B 9.15

80-B 15.25

Fire Safety Clearanceshall be obtained from the C/MFM for the ff:1. Storage, handling or use of Class I flammable liquids2. Storage, handling, or use of Class II or III liquids3. Installation and use of equipment and premises4. A material safety data sheet (MSDS)5. Prior to removal, abandonment, place temporarily outof service or otherwise disposal of any flammable orcombustible liquid tank.6. More than 100 drums of flammable and/or combustibleliquids are to be stored outside of the buildings

SECTION 10.3.4.3 GAS Gases are classified as cryogenic, compressed and liquefied.

SECTION 10.3.4.3.1 CRYOGENIC FLUIDSA. Storage and Handling

1. Cryogenic Fluids shall be stored inside containers.2. Containers shall be equipped with drainage, dikes and walls.3. Location of Aboveground Containers with Respect to Exposure.4. Installation of Belowground Concrete Containers5. Installation of Cryogenic Inground Containers

6. Location of Belowground and IngroundContainers with Respect to Exposure7. Pressure Relief Vent Piping8. Dispensing of flammable cryogenic fluids, liquefied, or liquid oxidizers9. Piping, Materials and Construction

B. Equipment and Devices1. All cryogenic containers, equipment anddevices used for the storage, handling andtransportation of cryogenic fluids shall be ofapproved type.2. Electrical Equipment3. Electrical Grounding or Bonding4. Valves and Accessory Equipment

C. Warning Labels

1. shall be posted visibly from any direction ofapproach on cryogenic containers and equipment.2. The name of the specific cryogenic fluid shall beconspicuously affixed at the entrances .3. shall adopt the hazard identification signs asset forth in NFPA 7044. Signs and markings shall not be obscured orremoved.5. Markings on Containers6. Vehicles transporting cryogenic fluids shall belabeled at the front, rear and on each sideidentifying the product.

D. Safety Measures

1. Insulation shall be non-combustible and shallbe non-reactive with oxygen-enriched air.2. A positive alarm or other approved devicebased on internationally accepted standard shallbe provided to warn against overfilling.3. Vehicles transporting cryogenic fluids shall beequipped with at least one (1) unit of approvedtype fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating 20-B, C; and with adequate chock blocks.

E. Fire Safety Clearance1. Shall be obtained from C/MFM, for the following:

a. Manufacture, storage or sale of cryogenicfluids;b. Transportation on the highway of flammablecryogenic fluids in excess of 450 ℓ;c. Transportation on the highway of liquefiedoxygen or cryogenic oxidizers in excess of 450 ℓ.d. Storage and transporting of non-flammablenontoxic cryogenic fluids in excess of 1,900 ℓ.e. Storage or use of more than 38 ℓ of liquefiedoxygen, flammable cryogenic fluids or cryogenicoxidizers.

2. MSDS shall be a pre-requisite to the issuance ofthe required Fire Safety Clearance

SECTION 10.3.4.3.2 MEDICAL AND RELATEDCOMPRESSED GASESA. Storage and Handling

STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES OUTDOORS

B. On Manufacturing

1. Compressor air intake shall be located where nocontamination from engine exhausts, fuel storagevents, vacuum system discharges, particulate matter,or odor of any type.

2. The intake to medical air compressors shall belocated outdoors above roof level at a minimumdistance of 3 m from any opening in the building, and aminimum distance of 6 m above the ground.

3. Ventilating systems having fans with motors or drivebelts located in the air stream shall not be used as asource of medical air intake.

4. Two or more compressors shall be installed asalternate for simultaneous demand.

5. A device shall be provided to automatically activatethe additional compressors if the unit in operation isincapable of adequately maintaining pressure.

6. Compressors shall be provided with automatic ormanual alternation to allow division of operating time.

7. Each compressor shall be provided with a dedicateddisconnect switch, motor starting device, and overloadprotection.

8. Inflatable equipment, devices or balloons shall bepressurized or filled only with nonflammable gases.

9. Containers, systems, and equipment used forflammable compressed gases shall be groundedand/or bonded in accordance with the PhilippineElectrical Code.

10. Containers and systems containing compressedgas under pressure are not required to be equippedwith lightning protection.

11. Compressed gas containers and systems shall besecured and protected against physical damage andtampering, and unauthorized entry and safeguardedin accordance with the following:

a. Physical protection.b. Securing compressed gas containers.c. Valve protection.d. Separation from hazardous conditions.

C. On Fire Protection and Markings

1. A written emergency plan shall be prepared.

2. Automatic fire extinguishment and fire detectionsystems, shall be connected to the facility fire alarmsystem.

3. Vehicles shall be labeled at the front, rear and oneach side identifying the product labels/placards.

4. Vehicles shall be equipped with not less than one(1) approved type of fire extinguisher.

5. Vehicles shall be equipped with adequate chockblock.

6. Outdoor storage shall display precautionary sign.

7. Stationary compressed gas containers shall beproperly marked.

8. Portable compressed gas containers shall bemarked with prescribed standard by DTI and DOE.

9. Markings used for piping systems shall consist ofthe name of the contents.

10. Piping that is designed or intended to carry morethan one compressed gas at various times shall haveappropriate signs or markings.

11. Piping within gas-manufacturing plants, gas-processing plants and similar occupancies shall bemarked in an approved manner.

12. Out-of-service compressed gas containers shall bemarked to indicate that they are no longer availablefor service.

D. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance shall be obtained from theC/MFM, for the following:

1. Manufacture, storage or sale of compressedgases.

2. Transportation on the highway of flammablecompressed gases in excess of 450 ℓ.

3. Transportation of non-flammable compressedgases in excess of 1,900 ℓ.

4. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is aprerequisite in the application of such Fire SafetyClearance.

SECTION 10.3.4.3.3 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

A. On Storage and Handling

B. On Transportation1. Parking and garaging of tank vehicles shall complywith the provisions on parking and garaging.2. Unloading or transfer of LPG, the tank truck shallbe located or parked clear of a public thoroughfare.3. LPG tank/cylinders shall be stacked in uprightposition.4. Trailer/tank vehicle operators, contractors, drivers,handlers and crews shall undergo properqualification by concerned agency.

C. Equipment and Appliances

1. LPG equipment including such equipmentinstalled at utility gas plants shall be installed inaccordance with the provisions of NFPA 59.

D. On Fire Protection and Other Safety Measures

1. No person shall smoke nor install nor maintainany open flame devices outside of buildings.

2. No person shall tamper with or make ineffectivethe safety devices of any LPG container.

3. All weeds, grass, brush, trash or othercombustible materials shall be kept away from allLPG tanks or containers.

4. LPG cylinders shall not be placed directly adjacentto electrical convenience outlets and/or switches.

5. Tank/cylinder valves/regulators shall be closedafter used.

E. Fuel Gas Applications

In addition to the above cited provisions on LPG,the fire safety measures for fuel gas applicationsshall comply with the applicable provisions ofChapter 11 of NFPA 58 “Liquefied Petroleum GasCode”, PhilippineNational Standards

F. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance for the installation,storage, handling, sale, maintenance andtransportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)shall be obtained from City/Municipal Fire Marshalhaving jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.3.5.3.4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GASAS VEHICLE FUELA. General CNG and Equipment Qualifications

1. Containers shall be for CNG service.2. Each container or cylinder shall be fitted with oneor more pressure.3. Pressure relief devices shall be appropriatelyinstalled, located, protected, repaired, adjusted, andtested.4. A pressure gauge, if provided, shall be capable ofreading at least 1.2 times the system designpressure.5. A pressure regulator inlet and each chamberservice pressure shall be with a pressure safety factorof at least 4.

6. Pipes, tubing, fittings, gaskets, and packingmaterial for fuel lines shall be compatible with thefuel under the service conditions.

7. Valves or shutoff valves shall have a rated servicepressure not less than the rated service pressure.

8. Hose, metallic hose, flexible metal hose, tubing,and their connections shall be resistant to corrosionand exposure to natural gas.

9. Vehicle fuelling connection devices shall be of theapproved type complying with applicable ASMECode.

B. Engine Fuel Systems1. Storage and Installation2. Maintenance, Fire Protection and Other Safety Measures

a. Safety Testing, Maintenance and Repairb. Electrical Safetyc. Markings and Safety Labelling

C. CNG Compression, Storage, and Dispensing Systems

1. Compression equipment shall be designed foruse with CNG and for the pressures andtemperatures.2. Unattended CNG compression equipment shallbe equipped with a high discharge and a lowsuction pressure automatic shutdown control.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN CNG SERVICE STATIONS

D. Residential Fueling Facility

capacity of a residential fueling facility (RFF) shallnot exceed 0.14 standard cubic meter/min of naturalgas. Storage of CNG shall be prohibited; however,CNG shall be permitted to be stored in the vehicle fuelsupply container.

SECTION 10.3.4.4 OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALSAND CHEMICALS

SECTION 10.3.4.4.1 SCOPE

shall apply to the storage, handling, transport andprotection of hazardous materials and chemicals notcovered on Chapter 3 of this Rule.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.2 OXIDIZING MATERIALS

A. Packaged oxidizing materials shall be stored indry locations and separated from stored organicmaterials.

B. Oxidizing materials shall be stored separatelyfrom flammable solids, combustible materials,hazardous chemicals, corrosive liquids and suchother non-combustible materials.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.3 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

A. Durable, clearly visible signs of warning ofradiation dangers shall be placed at all entrances toareas or rooms where radioactive materials areused or stored.

B. Except for liquids, signs are not required for thestorage.

C. When not in use, radioactive materials shall bekept in adequately shielded fire-resistant containers.

D. The opinion of the Philippine Atomic EnergyCommission shall be obtained in all cases of doubt.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.4 POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVECHEMICALS

A. Potentially explosive chemicals shall be storedaway from all heat producing appliances andelectrical devices.

B. Explosives and blasting agents shall not be storedin the same building.

C. Good housekeeping shall be maintained.

D. Other spilled materials and discardedcontainers shall be promptly gathered anddestroyed.

E. All electric bulbs shall be equipped with guards.

F. Open lights or flames and smoking shall beprohibited in or near storage areas.

G. Internal combustion motor vehicles or lifttrucks shall not be parked in the room orcompartment where such chemicals are located.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.5 ORGANIC PEROXIDESA. A detached, well isolated, ventilated and un-heated storage building shall be provided.

WEIGHT OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES DISTANCE(Kilograms) (Meters)

22 to 45 23.0045 to 227 30.00227 to 445 38.00445 to 1364 60.001363 to 2270 92.00

B. Organic peroxides shall be stored in the originalshipping containers.C. Care shall be taken to avoid rough handling.D. Readily legible warning signs and placards.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.6 NITROMETHANE

A. Suitable isolated outdoor storage are shall beprovided for nitromethane.

B. Hazardous processing shall not be permitted in thevicinity of this storage area.

C. Nitromethane shall be stored in the drums.WEIGHT APPROXIMATE DISTANCE(Kilograms) NUMBER OF DRUMS (meters)Beginning of 908 kg 4 30909 kg to 4546 kg 20 604547 kg to 9091 kg 40 909092 kg to 18,182 kg 80 12018,183 kg to 36,364 kg 160 150

D. Care shall be taken to avoid rough.

E. Readily legible warning signs and placards shall beprominently placed.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.7 AMMONIUM NITRATE

A. Storage and handling areas shall be of non-combustible material.

B. Storage pile of bags shall not exceed 365 cm inheight, 365 cm in width and 9.15 cm in length.

C. Pile units shall be separated by a clear space.

D. Clearance of not less than 76 cm between buildingwalls and partitions.

E. Ammonium nitrate storage shall be separated by aspace of 9m.

F. Quantities of ammonium or ammonium nitratefertilizers shall be stored in well-ventilated building.

G. In populated areas, quantities of 2,500 tonsor more shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings.

H. Storage of ammonium nitrate, coated or mixedwith organic anti-caking Materials shall not bepermitted in populated and congested areas.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.8 HIGHLY TOXIC MATERIALS

A. Highly toxic materials shall be segregated fromother chemicals and combustible and flammablesubstances in a room or compartment separatedfrom other areas by walls and floor and ceilingassemblies having a fire-resistive rating of not lessthan one (1) hour.

B. The storage room shall be provided with adequatedrainage facilities and natural or chemical ventilationto the outside atmosphere.

C. Readily legible warning signs and placards asprescribed in this Rule shall be prominently placed inthe transport, storage and processing area.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.9 POISONOUS GASES

A. Storage of poisonous gases shall be in rooms of atleast one-hour fire resistive construction and havingnatural or mechanical ventilation adequate to removeleaking gas.B. Readily legible warning signs and placards shall beprominently placed in the transport, storage andprocessing area.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.10 CORROSIVE LIQUIDS

A. Satisfactory provision shall be made for containingand neutralizing or safely flushing away leakage.B. Readily legible warning signs and placards asprescribed shall be prominently placed in thetransport, storage and processing area.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.11 STORAGE CABINETS FORHAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Cabinets for storage of hazardous materials shallbe approved and substantially constructed of 1/8centimeters thick sheet iron or a minimum of 254mm plywood or equivalent.

B. Doors shall be self-closing and self-latching.

C. Cabinets shall be painted with luminescent typepaint and shall labeled in red letters: "Hazardous -Keep Fire Away.”

SECTION 10.3.4.4.12 DESIGNATION OF CARGO

A. No person shall operate any tank vehicletransporting any corrosive materials unless at alltime of such transportation there is displayed uponeach side and the rear of the tank vehicle a sign inletter not less than seven hundred sixty-twomillimeters (762 mm) in height upon a backgroundof sharply contrasting color, which shall specificallydesignate the cargo.

B. Readily legible warning signs and placards asprescribed in this Rule shall be prominently placed inthe transport, storage and processing areas.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.13 HAZARDOUS INSULATOR/ CUSHIONING MATERIALS

storage areas for plastic-based, fire-supporting,fire-conductive, smoke generating, or toxic gasproducing materials that are used as insulators orcushioning material for crates, boxes, walls, airconditioning ducts, beds, chairs, and the like shall beprovided with automatic fire extinguishing systemsof an approved type.

SECTION 10.3.4.4.14 FIRE PROTECTION

All hazardous materials shall be protected byapproved supervised sprinkler system and otherappropriate fire protection appliances.

CHAPTER 4. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS

DIVISION 1. SCOPEHazardous Operations:

1. Salvage Yards;2. Bowling Alleys Resurfacing and Refinishing;3. Dust Producing Machines;4. Explosives, Ammunitions and Blasting Agents;5. Fire Works;6. Application of Flammable Finishes;7. Ripening Processes;8. Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging;9. Repair Garages;10. Lumber Yards, Wood Processing andWoodworking Facilities;

11. Mechanical Refrigeration;12. Motion Picture Projection;13. Oil Burning Equipment;14. Organic Coatings;15. Industrial Ovens;16. Hotworks Operations; and17. Safeguarding Building Construction, Demolition and Alteration Operations

DIVISION 2. SALVAGE YARDS

SECTION 10.4.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. No salvage yard shall be so located as toseriously expose adjacent properties to fire.2. The entire premises devoted to such yard orplant shall be enclosed with a chain-linked fence .

3. No roof of any building located in a salvage yardshall be used for storage.4. No motor vehicles, or any part thereof, junk, orother waste materials, shall be stored, displayed orkept in such a manner as to unnecessarily hinder orendanger fire fighting operations.

SECTION 10.4.2.2 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCEREQUIRED FOR HOTWORK OPERATIONS

No welding and cutting operations in salvage yardsshall be conducted without a fire safety clearanceissued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal havingjurisdiction for hot works operations.

SECTION 10.4.2.3 CONSTRUCTION

A. Vertical openings in such building shall be enclosedwith approved automatic self-closing fire doors.B. Picking shall be done in rooms separated fromstorage rooms.

SECTION 10.4.2.4 OPERATION

A. Storage and handling of flammable andcombustible materials shall be in accordance withDivision 4, Chapter 3, Rule 10 of this IRR.

B. Welding and cutting operations shall conform tothe provisions of Division 17 of this Chapter.

SECTION 10.4.2.5 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. In no case shall smoking, or open flame bepermitted in any area "NO SMOKING" signs shall beprovided.

B. Burning of wrecked or discarded motor vehicles orjunks, or any waste materials shall be done only inlocations and in a manner approved by the C/MFM.

DIVISION 3. BOWLING ALLEYS RESURFACING AND REFINISHING

SECTION 10.4.3.1 GENERAL

Bowling alleys shall conform to applicablerequirements of this IRR, as well as the provisions ofthis Division.

SECTION 10.4.3.3 CONSTRUCTION

Pin finishes if done within a building, shall be doneonly in a fire resistive room having a fire resistancerating of two (2) hours.

SECTION 10.4.3.4 OPERATION

A. Resurfacing and refinishing operations shall notbe carried on while the establishment is open forbusiness.

B. Proper ventilation shall be provided.

C. All electric motors or other equipment in the area, shall be shut down and all smoking and use of open flames shall be prohibited.

SECTION 10.4.3.5 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Sanding and buffing machines shall be providedwith approved equipment for collecting dust.

B. All power tools shall be effectively grounded.

C. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids inany room shall not exceed a combined aggregate of225ℓ, and it shall be in flammable liquid storagecabinet or in approved safety containers notexceeding 19ℓ individual capacity

DIVISION 4. DUST PRODUCING MACHINES

SECTION 10.4.4.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCEREQUIRED

No person shall operate any grain elevator, flour,starch or feed mill, saw mill, or plant pulverizingaluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, or othermaterial producing dust without a fire safetyclearance issued by the C/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.4.4.2 CONSTRUCTION

A. Approved magnetic of pneumatic separators shallbe installed.B. Suitable dust collecting equipment shall beinstalled and accumulation of dust shall be kept at aminimum in the interior of the buildings.

SECTION 10.4.4.3 OPERATION

Properly designed and located vents equipped withexplosion proof exhaust fans, shall be required in allbuildings where flammable or explosive dusts aremanufactured, processed or generated.

SECTION 10.4.4.4 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. All dust-producing or dust-agitating, shall beprovided with casing or enclosures maintained.B. All machinery and metal parts, shall be providedwith grounding system.C. Smoking and the carrying of matches, is prohibitedin areas containing dust-producing or dust-agitatingoperators.D. Static electricity shall be removed from allmachinery and other component parts.

DIVISION 5. EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION AND BLASTING AGENTS

SECTION 10.4.5.1 APPLICATION

1. Explosives, ammunition and blasting agents usedby the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP);2. Transportation and use of explosives, ammunition,or blasting agents by the Bureau of Mines, NBI andPNP acting in their official capacity.

SECTION 10.4.5.2 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONCERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED

No person shall manufacture, store, handle and/oruse any blasting agents, explosives without securinga Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from theC/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.4.5.3 STORAGE

A. Manufacture of explosives or blasting agents shallbe prohibited unless such manufacture is authorizedby law.B. Explosives, including special industrial highexplosive materials, shall be stored in magazines.C. Smoking, matches, open flames, spark-producingdevices, firearms and combustible materials shall beprohibited inside or within 15 m from the magazine.D. Land surrounding magazines shall be kept clear fora distance of at least 15 m.E. Magazines shall be kept locked except when beinginspected.F. Magazines shall be kept clean, dry and free of grit,paper, empty packages and rubbish.

G. Magazines shall not be provided with other thanapproved artificial heat or light.H. Blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonatingprimers and primed cartridges shall not be stored inthe same magazine with other explosives.I. Packages of explosives shall not be unpacked orrepacked in a magazine.J. Magazines shall not be used for the storage of any metals.K. Floors of magazines shall be securely fastened in place.L. The roofs and exterior sides of building-type magazines shall be made of concrete materials.M. Magazines shall be ventilated.N. Doors and warning signs shall be in accordance with RA 1866 and its IRR, as amended.

SECTION 10.4.5.4 USE AND HANDLING

1. No person shall handle explosives while under theinfluence of intoxicants or narcotics;

2. No person shall smoke or carry matches whilehandling explosives or while in the vicinity thereof;

3. No open flame light shall be used in the vicinity ofexplosives;

4. Whenever blasting is being conducted the blastershall notify the appropriate representative of suchutilities at least twenty four hours (24 hrs.) inadvance;

5. Blasting operations shall be conducted inaccordance with internationally recognized goodpractice;

6. Before a blast is fired, the person in charge shallmake certain that all surplus explosives are in a safeplace;

7. Due precautions shall be taken to preventaccidental discharge of electric blasting caps.

SECTION 10.4.5.5 TRANSPORTATION

A. Every vehicle, when used for transportingexplosives, shall be equipped with not less than two(2) fire extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be so locatedas to be readily available for use.

B. Every vehicle transporting explosives shall bemarked or labeled on both sides and rear with theword "EXPLOSIVES“.

C. Vehicle transporting explosives traveling in thesame direction shall not be given within 100 m of eachother.

D. Vehicles transporting explosives shall not be leftunattended at any time.

E. Unauthorized persons shall not ride vehiclestransporting explosives.

F. Delivery shall only be made by authorized persons.

G. Other safety measures in transporting of explosiveshall be in accordance with the IRR of RA 1866, asamended.

DIVISION 6. FIREWORKS

SECTION 10.4.6.1 APPLICATION

shall not apply to the use of fireworks by railroadsor other transportation agencies for signals orpurposes of illumination, or the sale or use of blankcartridges for a show on theater, or for signal orceremonial purpose in athletics or sports or for use ofmilitary organizations.

SECTION 10.4.6.2 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (FSIC) REQUIRED

No person shall manufacture, store, handle and/oruse any firework materials of any kind or formwithout securing a FSIC from the C/MFM.

SECTION 10.4.6.3 MANUFACTURING PLANTS/PROCESSING STATIONSA. Fireworks manufacturing plants/processingstations shall be made of concrete materials.B. Smoking within the premises of themanufacturing plant/processing station is strictlyprohibited. Conspicuous signs “WARNING — NOSMOKING — NO TRESPASSING” shall be postedaround the plant perimeter.C. All plant buildings containing pyrotechniccomposition, explosive composition, or fireworksshall be locked securely at the end of theworkday.D. C/MFM having jurisdiction shall be permittedinside the plant without special permission of theperson in charge;

E. No employee or other person shall be permittedto enter the plant while in possession of, or underthe influence of, alcohol, drugs, or narcotics.

F. Each plant shall designate a safety officer whoshall be responsible for general safety, fireprevention and protection, and employee safetytraining.

G. Stoves, exposed flames, and portable electricheaters shall be prohibited.

SECTION 10.4.6.4 STORAGE

Storage of fireworks and other pyrotechnics shallbe in accordance with Republic Act No. 7183.

SECTION 10.4.6.5 DISPLAY CENTER

A. Display centers for selling firecrackers andpyrotechnics shall be separated from each other;

B. All malls and other similar establishments shall notbe utilized as display centers for selling of firecrackersand pyrotechnics;

C. Fire extinguisher/s shall be provided;

D. Smoking within 15 m from a display center shallnot be allowed;

E. Testing of firecrackers and pyrotechnics shall beprohibited; and

F. Stoves, exposed flames, and portable electricheaters shall be prohibited.

SECTION 10.4.6.6 CLEARANCE FOR FIREWORKS EXHIBITION

No person shall be allowed to conduct fireworkexhibition without first securing a clearance fromC/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.4.6.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREWORKSEXHIBITION

A. Permit to posses and display fireworks shall first besecured from the PNP;B. Fireworks be fired at a distance of 100 ft away frompeople;C. That all fireworks shall project upwards;

D. Person of at least 21 yrs and with adequateknowledge of handling fireworks shall be assigned tosupervise fireworks display;E. Approved type of first aid fire protectionequipment shall be on hand at the site duringfireworks exhibitions; andF. That the nearest fire station shall be notified ofsuch exhibitions.

SECTION 10.4.6.8 DISPOSAL OF UNFIRED FIREWORKS

Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed properly.

DIVISION 7. APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FINISHES

SECTION 10.4.7.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE

Fire Safety Clearance from the C/MFM havingjurisdiction shall be issued for spraying and dippingoperations utilizing flammable liquid, and powders.

SECTION 10.4.7.2 SPRAY FINISHING OPERATIONOR PROCESSES

A. Construction1. Electric wiring and equipment shall conform tothe applicable provisions of the Philippine ElectricCode.

2. Spray finishing operations shall not beconducted in buildings classified and used forassembly, educational, health care or residentialoccupancies.3. In other occupancies, all spraying operationsperformed inside a building shall be conducted inan approved spray booth.4. Spray booths shall be substantially constructedof steel.5. Interior surfaces of spray booths shall besmooth, continuous without edges.6. Floor of the spray booth and operator'sworking area shall be noncombustible, non-sparking material.

7. Distribution or baffle plates, if installed, shall beof non-combustible material and readily removableor accessible on both sides for cleaning.8. Each spray booth shall have a metal deflector orcurtain.9. Each spray booth shall be separated from otheroperations.10. Spray booths shall be installed that all portionsare readily accessible for cleaning.11. Spraying areas illuminated through glass panelsor other transparent materials, only fixed lightingunits shall be used as a source of illumination.

B. Operation Spraying operations, except electrostatic sprayingoperations, shall be designed, installed andmaintained that the average air velocity from thespray impeller over the open face of the booth (orbooth cross section spraying operations) shall not beless than thirty meters (30 m) per minute.

C. Protection and Maintenance

MINIMUM THICKNESS OF SPRAY BOOTHEXHAUST DUCTS, BY DIAMETER

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM EXHAUST DUCTS AND UNPROTECTED COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPRAY

BOOTHS, BY TYPE OF PROTECTION USED

SECTION 10.4.7.3 DIPPING AND COATING PROCESSESA. Construction

DIAMATER OF BOTTOM DRAINPIPES, BY TANK CAPACITY

B. Operation

1. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation atall times while dipping and coating processes are beingconducted.

2. Flow coat operations shall conform to therequirements.3. Paint shall be supplied by direct low pressure.

C. Protection and Maintenance

1. Dipping and coating processes shall only beconducted in a building designed for the purpose.2. It shall be located so that in the event of fire,access to means of egress will not be impaired.3. Controls shall be provided to automatically shutdown.4. Approved waste container shall be provided.5. Periodic inspections or tests shall be made.6. Vicinity of dipping and coating processes shall beprovided with suitable portable fire extinguishers.

SECTION 10.4.7.4 ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS

A. Construction1. Distance of 6m shall be maintained between goodsbeing painted or treated and electrodes.2. Electrostatic apparatus shall be equipped withautomatic controls.3. Adequate booths, fencing, railing, or guards shallbe placed around the equipment.4. Electrodes and electrostatic atomizing heads shallbe adequately supported in permanent locations.5. High-voltage leads to electrodes shall be properlyinsulated and protected.

B. Operation1. Electrostatic apparatus and devices shall be of atype conforming to internationally approvedstandards.2. Transformers, and all other electric portions of theequipment, shall be located outside of the spraying orvapor areas.

C. Protection and Maintenance1. Designate the process zone as dangerous.2. Signs designating the process zone as dangerous.3. Identify the grounding requirements.4. Restrict access to qualified personnel only.5. All insulators shall be kept clean and dry.6. Drip plates and screens paint shall be removed.7. The spraying area shall be adequately ventilated.

SECTION 10.4.7.5 AUTOMOBILE UNDERCOATING

A. Operation1. When approved by the C/MFM having jurisdiction,automobile undercoating spray operations may beexempted from the requirements.2. Undercoating spray operations not conforming tothis provision are subject to all applicable provisionsof this IRR.

SECTION 10.4.7.6 POWDER COATING

A. Construction Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code and Internationally recognized standards.

B. Operation

Powder coating operations shall be conducted incompletely enclosed rooms made of non-combustible materials/construction with smoothsurfaces designed to prevent accumulation ofpowder and to facilitate cleaning; or Enclosedpowder coating facilities which are adequatelyventilated, or Adequately ventilated spray boothsmeeting the requirements. "NO SMOKING OR OPENFLAMES" signs shall be conspicuously posted at allpowder coating areas and powder storage rooms.

SECTION 10.4.7.7 ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND DUALCOMPONENT COATINGSA. Operation1. Extreme care should be exercised at all times.2. Wetted portion of the equipment and apparatusthat handle organic peroxides formulations shall bemade of stainless steel.

B. Protection and Maintenance1. Organic peroxides shall be stored in a cooldetached building.2. Care shall be exercised in handling organicperoxide formulations.3. Organic peroxides shall not be mixed directly withany cobalt compound.

4. Smoking shall be prohibited and "NO SMOKING"signs shall be prominently displayed.5. Only trained personnel shall be permitted to workwith such materials.6. Extra care shall be exercised.7. All spilled formulations shall be promptly removed.8. All spraying operations shall be conducted in sprayareas.

DIVISION 8. RIPENING PROCESSES

SECTION 10.4.8.1 FSIC REQUIRED FSIC shall be issued by the C/MFM havingjurisdiction as required for any fruit and crop ripeningprocesses using combustible or flammable gas, suchas ethylene, acetylene and the like.

SECTION 10.4.8.2 CONSTRUCTION

A. Location of buildings in which fruit ripeningprocesses utilizing combustible or flammable gas areconducted shall be approved by the C/MFM.B. Containers storing the gas or materials shall bebuilt in accordance with internationally recognizedpractice.C. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed inaccordance with the standards of the PhilippineElectrical Code.D. Lighting shall be by approved electric lamps orfixtures.E. Ethylene generators shall be listed and labeledincluding documentation.

SECTION 10.4.8.3 OPERATION

A. Gas piping shall be of iron pipe.B. Ethylene gas shall be discharged only intoapproved rooms or enclosures.C. Ripening room shall be open for at least 20 minevery 12 hr of operation.D. Heating of ripening rooms shall be by indirectmeans utilizing low pressure steam, hot water, orwarm air.E. Steam, hot water pipes and radiators, shall havea clearance of at least 2.5 cm to combustiblematerial.F. Gas heaters and their vents shall be installed inaccordance with internationally recognizedpractice.

SECTION 10.4.8.4 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Portable fire extinguisher shall be installed.B. Ripening rooms shall be cleared of all combustiblematerials at all time.C. Combustible or flammable gas shall be introducedby some means under positive control.D. Containers other than those in actual use shall bestored outside of the building.E. Open flame heaters and open lights shall beprohibited in the ripening rooms.F. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted at everyentrance and smoking shall be prohibited.G. Approved warning signs indicating the dangerinvolved and necessary precautions shall be posted inconspicuous places.

DIVISION 9. FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING

SECTION 10.4.9.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCENo person shall engage in fumigation or thermalinsecticidal fogging without FSIC from the C/MFMhaving jurisdiction.

A. C/MFM having jurisdiction shall be notified inwriting at least three (3) days before closing anystructure or ship for fumigation or opening spaces forfogging.B. Notification shall provide the following :

1. Business name of the applicant, its address andcontact number;2. Location or name of establishment/address tobe fumigated;

3. Fumigants or insecticides, as well as thermal devices, to be used;4. Person(s) responsible for the operation; and5. Date and time of operation

C. Notice of any fumigation or thermal insecticidalfogging shall be served at least one (1) day to theoccupants involved.

SECTION 10.4.9.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION

A. All fires, open flames and similar sources of ignitionshall not be allowed in paces under fumigation orthermal insecticidal fogging.

B. Electricity shall be shut off during operations,except where circulating fans are used.

SECTION 10.4.9.3 WATCH PERSONNEL

A. During operation, the premises shall be sealed tokeep the fumigant suspended in the air.B. For outdoor operations, the requesting party shallbe the one responsible for the supervision.

SECTION 10.4.9.4 SEALING OF BUILDING

Depending on the construction of the building,doors, windows, and all crevices, cracks or openingsin the building, or portion thereof, to be fumigated,except the exit, shall be sealed with tape and plasticsheet before fumigation materials are applied. In caseof houses, a rubber tent shall be placed over theentire house to confine the poisonous gases orprevent them from escaping.

SECTION 10.4.9.5 WARNING SIGNS Signs bearing the “skull and crossbones” emblemwith the words “DANGER, POISON GAS! KEEPOUT!” shall be posted on all doors and entrances tothe premises.

SECTION 10.4.9.6 VENTING AND CLEANUPAt the end of the exposure period, fumigators shallsafely and properly ventilate the premises properlydispose all fumigant containers, residues, debris andother materials used in the fumigation.

SECTION 10.4.9.7 THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING LIQUIDSNo thermal insecticidal fogging liquid with a flashpoint below 38°C shall be used. Fog shall not beblasted directly against any combustible materials.

SECTION 10.4.9.8 RESTRICTED FUMIGANTS

Use of Carbon Disulfide (CS2) and HydrocyanicAcid (HCN) shall be used only in agriculturalfumigations.

DIVISION 10. REPAIR GARAGES

SECTION 10.4.10.1 CONSTRUCTION

Repair garages shall be built in accordance with theNational Building Code, and the provisions of thisSection and shall not be located within or attachedto a building or structure used for any purpose otherthan a repair garage unless separated by walls andfloor or floor-ceiling assemblies having a fireresistance rating of not less than two (2) hours.

SECTION 10.4.10.2 OPERATION

A. Welding, Cutting and Hotworks Operations shall be in accordance with Rule 10, Chapter 4,Division 17 of this IRR. Electric arc welding generatorsor transformers, electrical wiring for light, power,heat, and signal or control circuits, as well aselectrically operated equipments, tools, portableappliances, and devices shall be in accordance thePhilippine Electrical Code.

B. Spray Painting And Undercoating Spray application operations, and processes shallbe confined to spray booths, spray rooms, or sprayareas. Undercoating materials shall be dry beforestarting the engine of the undercoated vehicle.

SECTION 10.4.10.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Fire Protective System1. Supervised automatic sprinkler system shall beprovided in repair garages.2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in allrepair Garages.3. All repair garages that exceed a height of 15.2 m,have parking levels below grade, shall be providedwith one or more standpipes.

B. HousekeepingAuthorized employee/ officer of the firm, or the owner shall make daily inspections of the Clear aisle space shall be maintained.

Contents of oil separators and traps of floor drainage systems shall be collected. “NO SMOKING” signage’s shall be conspicuously posted on hazardous areas.

DIVISION 11. LUMBER YARDS, WOOD PROCESSING AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES

SECTION 10.4.11.1 CONSTRUCTION

A. Open Yard StorageDriveways between and around lumber piles shallbe at least 4.5 m wide and maintained free from theaccumulation of rubbish, equipment or other articlesor materials. It shall be so spaced that a maximumgrid system unit of 15 m by 45 m is produced.

B. Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities Processing and wood working facilities shall beproperly compartmentalized and protected throughfire walls and fire barriers.Fire protection features shall include separation ofadjacent building by open space.

SECTION 10.4.11.2 OPERATIONA. Open Yard Storage Lumber shall be piled with due regard to stability of piles, and in no case higher than 3 m.Burning of shavings, sawdust, and refuse materials shall be permitted only under boilers, in furnaces, or in incinerators.Smoking shall be prohibited "NO SMOKING" signs shall be painted on exterior buildings walls.

B. Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

Dust collecting system; Thermal oil heating system;Wood pulverizing operations; Composite board plantsshall be designed in accordance with the PhilippineMechanical Code and the latest edition of NFPA 664.

SECTION 10.4.11.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Open Yard Storage

Approved yard hydrant system or water barrels andpails shall be provided for in open storage yards.Water barrels with three pails each shall be located atdriveways. Portable fire extinguishers shall beprovided.

B. Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities1. Deflagration venting

If a dust explosion hazard exists in equipment,rooms, buildings, such areas shall be providedwith deflagration .2. HousekeepingRemoval of static dust shall be made forsystematic, thorough cleaning of the entire plantat sufficient intervals.

3. Electrical installation and maintenanceshall comply with the provisions of PhilippineElectrical Code. Static electricity shall beprevented from accumulating on machines or onequipment that is subject to accumulation.

4. Fire Protective SystemPortable fire extinguishers, and standpipes andhose systems, where required, shall be provided.

DIVISION 12. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION

A. Industrial, refining, and chemicalB. Manufacture, freezing, preservation, and distribution of food productsC. Air conditioningD. Manufacture, preservation, and distribution of medicine and drugsE. Environment testing chambersF. Cold treatment of metalsG. Industrial testingH. Miscellaneous

SECTION 10.4.12.1 CONSTRUCTIONAll mechanical refrigeration systems shall bedesigned and installed in accordance with theprovisions of this Division, PSME Code, IMC, NBC andother related acceptable codes.

SECTION 10.4.12.2 OPERATION

A. Operating Instructionsshall be posted conspicuously and as near as practicable to the refrigerant condensing unit.

B. Ammonia Diffusion SystemsAmmonia refrigerating plants containing morethan 13.5 kg of refrigerant shall be equipped withfacilities or diffusing the ammonia vapors. Controlvalves shall be plainly marked “FOR FIRE SERVICEUSE ONLY – AMMONIA CONTROL VALVES.”

SECTION 10.4.12.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCEAll refrigeration equipments shall be kept clean,free from accumulations of oil, dirt, waste and otherdebris, and shall be easily accessible at all times andshall undergo preventive maintenance program. Noperson shall be allowed to use any ozone depletingrefrigerants in any mechanical refrigeration system.

DIVISION 13. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION

SECTION 10.4.13.1 CONSTRUCTION

A. Motion picture projection equipment, except thoseportable types, shall be kept securely fastened to astable surface.

B. Electrical wiring installation and location ofassociated electrical equipment and emergencysystems/devices shall conform to the PEC.C. Projection booth shall be of not less than one (1)-hour fire resistive construction.D. Motion picture projection equipment, regardlessof the type of film used, shall be enclosed in amotion picture projection room .E. No person shall handle, store, use, test, repair,duplicate, transport or destruct nitrate-basedmotion picture film without clearance, health andsafety training and proper monitoring from theC/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.4.13.2 OPERATION

Splicing, cleaning, repairing, cataloging andmarking shall be done in projection rooms only.No person shall smoke or maintain any othersource of ignition within any projection room.

SECTION 10.4.13.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Projectionists/operators shall undergo therequired fire safety orientation/seminar to beconducted by the BFP.B. Every projection room shall be installed at leasttwo (2) fire protection appliances of Class ABC type.C. Operator or any occupant shall, at all times,observe good housekeeping of the projection room.

DIVISION 14. OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 10.4.14.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSA. Use of oil burning equipment shall be of typeacceptable to the BPS-DTI.B. Grade of fuel used in a burner shall be that forwhich the burner is approved.C. Installation shall be made in accordance with thePMC, and shall be submitted to the C/MFM.

SECTION 10.4.14.2 CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCEA. Electrical ServicesElectrical wiring and utilization equipment usedin connection with oil burning appliances orequipment shall be in accordance with PEC.

B. Fuel Oil Tanks design, construction and installation of fuel tanksshall conform to the standards of the AmericanPetroleum Institute or other internationally acceptedstandards.

C. Fill, Return, Supply and Vent PipingA fill pipe on a tank larger than 227 ℓ capacity shallterminate outside of a building at least 60 cm fromany building opening. A return line from a burner orpump to a supply tank shall enter through the top ofthe tank. Auxiliary tank installed in the supplybetween a burner and its main supply tank shall befilled by pumping from the storage tanks.

D. Pumps, Piping and Valves1. Oil pump, not part of an approved burner, shall beof a positive displacement type.2. Piping shall be standard full weight wrought iron,steel or brass pipe with standard fittings or brass orcopper tubing fittings of an approved type.3. Aluminum tubing shall not be used between fuel oiltank and the burner unit.4. Pipes used in the installation of all burners andappliances shall not be smaller than 95 mm.5. Piping between conversion range burners andtanks shall be standard steel, wrought iron, or brasspipe.6. Piping shall be substantially supported andprotected against physical damage and, wherenecessary protected against corrosion.

7. Pipe joints and connections shall be made tightwith suitable lubricant or pipe compound.8. Proper allowance shall be made for expansion,contraction, jarring and vibration.9. Where supplies are set below the level of theburner, the oil piping shall be so laid as to pitchtoward the supply tank without traps.10. Readily accessible manual shut-off valves shall beinstalled to avoid oil spillages during servicing.11. Where the shut-off valve installed in the dischargeline of an oil pump that is not an integral part of aburner, a pressure relief valve shall be connected intothe discharge line between the pump shut-off valve.12. Where oil is supplied to a burner requiring uniformflow by gravity feed, a constant level valve shall beinstalled in the supply line at the gravity tank.

E. Conversion Oil Burners and Oil-Fired UnitsOil burners other than oil stoves with internaltanks, shall be provided with some means formanually stopping the flow of oil to the burner.Oil-fired appliances shall be installed in roomsthat are large compared with the size of theappliance specifically approved for installation in aconfined space such as an alcove or closetinstallation is in compliance with the approval.

F. Installation of Heating and Cooking Appliances Kerosene and oil stove shall be equipped with aprimary control furnished. Conversion range oil burner shall be equippedwith a thermal (heatactuated) valve in the oil supplyline.

DIVISION 15. ORGANIC COATINGS

SECTION 10.4.15.1 CONSTRUCTIONA. Process BuildingManufacturing of organic coating shall be done onbuildings without basements or pits and shall beconstructed with non-load bearing walls and withfire resistive construction of noncombustiblematerials.

FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF EXPOSING WALL OF ORGANICCOATING FACTORIES, BY DISTANCE FROM ADJOINING PROPERTY OR

STRUCTURE

B. Process Piping1. All piping, valves and fittings shall be designed forthe working pressures and structural stresses.2. Valves shall be of an indicating type.3. Piping systems shall be substantially supported andprotected against physical damage.4. Approved flexible connectors shall be installedwhere vibration exists.5. Before being placed in service, all piping shall behydrostatically tested.

C. Electrical EquipmentAll electrical wiring and equipment within storageor processing areas shall be installed to be reasonablysafe to persons and property in accordance with thePEC and other internationally accepted standards.

D. Protection Against Static Electricity and Lighting1. All equipment where an ignitable mixture may bepresent shall be bonded and connected to a ground.2. Electrically isolated section of metallic piping orequipment shall be bonded to the other portions ofthe system or grounded.3. Tank vehicles loaded or unloaded through openconnections shall be grounded and bonded to thereceiving system.4. When a flammable mixture is transferred from aportable container to another, a bond shall beprovided between the two containers, and one shallbe grounded.5. Steel or metal framing of buildings shall begrounded with resistance of not more than five (5)ohms.

SECTION 10.4.15.2 OPERATIONA. Storage of Raw Materials and Finished Products1. Tank storage of raw materials for organic coatingsinside building shall be permitted only in storageareas.2. Tank car and tank vehicle loading and unloadingstations for Class I liquids shall be separated from theprocessing area.3. Loading and unloading structures and platforms forflammable and combustible liquids shall be designedand installed in accordance with this IRR.4. Finished products of organic coatings shall bestored outside of the Buildings.5. Nitrocellulose shall be stored in closed-containers,marked as: “NITROCELLULOSE — FLAMMABLESOLID — KEEP HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME AWAY”

B. Process Mills, Mixers, and Kettles1. Mills operating with close clearances, shall belocated in a detached building .2. Mixers shall be of the enclosed type, or if the opentype shall be provided with properly fitted covers.3. Open kettle shall be located in an outside area.4. Vaporizer section of heat-transfer system heatingclosed kettles containing solvents shall be remotelylocated.5. Kettle and thin-down tank shall be instrumented,controlled and interlocked .

C. Transfer of Raw MaterialsTransfer of large quantities of flammable andcombustible liquids shall be through a closed pipingsystem by means of pump or by gravity flow.

SECTION 10.4.15.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCEA. Raw Materials in Process Areas1. Amount of nitrocellulose brought into operatingarea shall not exceed the required for a shift.2. Organic peroxides brought into the operating areashall be in the original shipping container.

B. Fire Control And Detection1. Manufacturing and storage buildings shall beprotected by an automatic sprinkler system equippedwith fire-fighting foam.2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided inorganic coating areas.3. Where public hydrants and water mains are notavailable/inadequate, private hydrants and watermains shall be provided.

C. Maintenance1. Cleaning of tanks or vessels previously containedflammable or combustible liquids shall only be doneunder the supervision of competent persons.2. Repairs involving welding and cutting orhotworks, shall be authorized by the plantsuperintendent or responsible individual in charge.3. When necessary to enter a tank, pit manhole suchentry can be authorized by the responsibleindividuals in charge.4. Power operated industrial trucks shall be of a typeapproved for the location.5. Open flames and direct-fired heating devices shallbe prohibited.6. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designatedsafe areas. “NO SMOKING” sign shall be posted.

DIVISION 16. INDUSTRIAL OVENS

SECTION 10.4.16.1 CONSTRUCTION

A. Location and Construction shall be located where they will present the leastpossible hazard to life and property. shall be located at or above grade, or if inbasements. shall be located in areas that are readily accessiblewith adequate space above them for automaticsprinklers. shall be constructed of noncombustible materials . shall be equipped with devices or relief vents forfreely relieving internal explosions causativepressure.

shall be constructed of non-combustiblematerials. shall be well separated from valuable stock,important power equipment, machinery andautomatic sprinkler rises. shall have its own venting facilities.

B. Ventilation1. Ovens, where flammable or toxic vapors areliberated, shall be ventilated by the introduction of asupply of fresh air and the proper exhaust to theoutdoors.2. Exhaust duct openings shall be located in the areaof greatest concentration or vapors.3. All exhaust shall be by mechanical means usingpower driven fans.

SECTION 10.4.16.2 OPERATIONA. Operators Training shall include information on:

(1) combustion of airfuel mixtures,(2) explosion hazards,(3) sources of ignition and ignition temperature,(4) atmosphere analysis,(5) handling of flammable and toxic atmospheregases,(6) functions of control of safety devices, and(7) purpose and basic principles of the gasatmosphere generators.

Regular operators shall be retrained at intervalsto maintain proficiency and effectiveness.Operating instructions shall be provided by themanufacturer.

SECTION 10.4.16.3 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Equipment manufacturer shall inform the user

regarding the need for operational checks andmaintenance .

Operational maintenance checklist shall bemaintained and is essential to the safe operationof the equipment.

B. Safety Controls Safety controls shall be sufficient in number andsubstantially constructed and arranged to maintainthe required conditions of safety and prevent thedevelopment of fire and explosion hazards.

C. Fire and Explosion Protection1. Ovens containing/processing sufficient combustiblematerials to sustain a fire shall be equipped withautomatic sprinklers or water spray.2. Amount of fire protection required depends uponthe construction and arrangement of the oven.3. Where automatic sprinkler protection is not feasibleor other type of extinguishing means is better suitedto provide the required protection, an automatic fireprotection system shall be provided.4. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located near theoven, oven heater, and related equipment.5. Ovens that may contain flammable gas or vapormixtures shall be equipped with unobstructed reliefvents to release internal explosion pressures.

DIVISION 17. HOTWORKS OPERATION

SECTION 10.4.17.1 FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE FORHOTWORKS OPERATION

Fire Safety Clearance shall be secured from C/MFMhaving jurisdiction prior to any hotworks operations.

SECTION 10.4.17.2 LOCATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTSA. All combustibles shall be relocated at least 11 mhorizontally from the work site.B. If hotworks is done near walls, partitions, ceilings,or roofs of combustible construction, fire-retardantshields or guards shall be provided to preventignition.

C. Hotworks shall not be attempted on a partition,wall, ceiling that has a combustible covering.D. Hotworks that is performed on pipes or othermetal that is in contact with combustible walls,partitions, ceilings, roofs, or other combustiblesshall not be undertaken if the work is close enoughto cause ignition by conduction.E. All hotworks operations in confined spaces shallbe adequately ventilated.

SECTION 10.4.17.3 OPERATIONA. Designated working area shall be inspected atleast once a day.B. No device or attachment facilitating or permittingmixture of air or oxygen with combustible gases shallbe allowed unless approved for the purpose.

C. User shall not transfer gases from one cylinder toanother, or mix gases in a cylinder.

D. When moving compressed gas cylinder by crane,suitable cradles shall be used.

E. Welding equipment shall be inspected daily.

F. Acetylene generators shall be of approved type.

G. Stationary generators shall be installed

H. Inside generator rooms or compartments

I. Portable generators

J. Oxygen-fuel gas welding, cutting and hotworks

K. Piping of oxygen fuel gases

L. Manifolding of Cylinders

SECTION 10.4.17.4 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Hotworks equipment to be used shall be insatisfactory operating condition. Where combustible materials are on the floor,the floor shall be swept clean for a radius of 11 m.Opening or cracks in walls, floors, or ducts within11 m of the site shall be tightly covered with fire-retardant. Conveyor systems that might carry sparks todistant combustibles shall be shielded. Fully charged hose line and at least one (1) fireextinguisher that area appropriate for the type ofpossible fire shall be available immediately atthe work area.

DIVISION 18. SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION

OPERATIONS

SECTION 10.4.18.1 FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM

overall construction, alteration, or demolitionfire safety program shall be developed,administered and enforced by the owner during thesaid operations.

building owner shall designate a safety officerrepresenting the contractor or builder in charge offire protection and safety program of the buildingunder construction, alteration or demolition.

SECTION 10.4.18.2 SAFE GUARDING DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Temporary offices and shedsB. Temporary enclosuresC. Scaffolding, shoring and formsD. Construction equipment

SECTION 10.4.18.3 SAFEGUARDING DURING DEMOLITION

A. Charged hose lines of an adequate number andsize shall be provided.B. Flammable and combustible liquids shall bedrained from tanks and machinery reservoirs .C. Smoking shall be prohibited throughoutdemolition areas.

SECTION 10.4.18.4 DEMOLITION USING EXPLOSIVES If explosives are used in demolition work(implosion), all blasting operations shall be under thedirect supervision of an individual who is legallylicensed to use explosives and in possession of all therequired permits prior to conducting the blastingoperations in coordination with the BFP and otherconcerned government agencies.

SECTION 10.4.18.5 SAFEGUARDING DURING ALTERATIONSThe provision of Sections 11.4.18.2 and 11.4.18.3 ofthis IRR shall be followed.

SECTION 10.4.18.6 SAFEGUARDING UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS

A. Fire detection and protection systemsSuitable fire extinguisher shall be installed.Audible and visible alarm and emergencylighting for safe evacuation shall be required.

B. Fire communications systemsAll areas within the underground facility andaboveground shall be provided with two meansof reliable communications that shall be testedweekly.

C. Hazardous Operations and ProceduresQuantity of combustible materials to be usedunderground shall be kept to a minimum.

D. No combustible structure shall be erected andno combustible materials shall be stored withinthirty meters (30 m) of an access shaft or otherentry.

E. Ventilation system shall be sufficient for thenumber of personnel and equipmentunderground.

CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY MEASURES

DIVISION 1. WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

SECTION 10.5.1.1 SCOPE

shall cover the fire safety measures andexplosion prevention at water and waste watertreatment units, plants or facilities, including butnot limited to their unit processes and operations,such as collection and pumping, liquid and solidtreatment systems, and related appurtenances,service areas and premises.

SECTION 10.5.1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

Basic control procedures shall be adopted by theplant owner or operator.Observance of fundamental electrical safetypractices shall be pursued.Plant owner or operator or their duly authorizedrepresentatives shall ensure that the handling ofchemicals, fuels and materials used, shall be made incompliance with the applicable provisions of thisIRR.

SECTION 10.5.1.3 HAZARD EVALUATION shall be initiated early in the design process and hazard prevention and protection. Identification of potential shall be completely understood and evaluated.

C. Risk evaluation shall prescribe specific controlmeasures to be incorporated at the design stage ofthe plant.D. Special attention shall be given to more potentialhazards associated with fuel gases, sewer and sludgegases, specialty gases, liquids, solids, dusts.E. The evaluation shall be reviewed and updated periodically as conditions at the plant change.

SECTION 10.5.1.4 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLA. Plant processes and equipment operationsmanuals shall be prepared and made available at alltimes to plant technicians and/or operators at theirrespective stations, readily made accessible forreference, even to the member of the BFP conductinginspections.

B. Identification of different potential sources ofignition shall be considered in each part of the plantsystem.C. Control and/or reduce the potential for ignitionwithin the plant, all entry sites within a plant, shall beproperly protected from unauthorized entries.

SECTION 10.5.1.5 VENTILATIONMINIMUM VENTILATION RATES IN

WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

SECTION 10.5.1.6 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Selection and/or usage of materials for theconstruction of treatment plants shall require threebasic categories (1) combustible, (2) non-combustible, and (3) limited Combustibility.B. Construction materials being considered fortreatment plants shall be selected based on the firehazard and fire risk evaluation.C. All buildings or unit processes that are consideredcritical to the integrity of treatment plants shall beof non-combustible type.

SECTION 10.5.1.7 EDUCATIONA. Role of education in the promotion of generalsafety and mitigation measure shall be givenimportance in this particular case.B. Liaison shall be established, pursued andsustained between the C/MFM having jurisdiction,including other authorized emergency personnel.

SECTION 10.5.1.8 FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection and suppression measures intreatment plants shall include but not limited to thefollowing:

A. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. B. Chemical Suppression System. C. Standpipes and Hydrants.D. Fire Suppression Supply Systems

DIVISION 2. SMOKING

SECTION 10.5.2.1 DESIGNATED AND PROHIBITEDSMOKING AREAS

A. In areas where flammable and combustiblematerials are stored or handled, the C/MFM isempowered and authorized to order the owner oroccupant in writing to post “NO SMOKING” signagesin each building, structure, room or place in whichsmoking shall be prohibited.B. It shall be unlawful for any person during thatperiod of the year declared by the C/MFM havingjurisdiction as the hazardous season, to light, igniteor smoke any tobacco, cigarette, pipe, or cigar in orupon any brush or forest covered land or land coveredwith flammable materials.

SECTION 10.5.2.2 NO SMOKING SIGNAGES

A. The letters “NO SMOKING” shall be madereadable and recognizable within a minimumdistance of 15.25 m at any given time, at least 10 cmhigh preferably with white-colored letters upon ared background.

B. Designated smoking areas shall be properlyidentified by the placement of a signage identifyingsuch area on its entrance.

C. In no case shall a signage of “SMOKING AREA” beof different color from the “NO SMOKING” sign.

DIVISION 3. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 10.5.3.1 SCOPE

prescribes the guidelines for the regulation of firesafety measures in the manufacture, sale, servicingand maintenance of fire extinguishers, including butnot limited to prescribing standards andrequirements thereof.

SECTION 10.5.3.2 MANUFACTURE AND SALENo person shall engage in the manufacture, saleor servicing of extinguishers unless a permit orlicense is first obtained from the DTI. FSIC shall beprerequisite before the grant of a license tomanufacture by the DTI.

A. Standards

1. All locally manufactured fire extinguishers shallbe classified, tested and rated in accordance withthe Philippine National Standards (PNS).2. All extinguishers that are made and importedfrom other countries shall be consideredacceptable when manufactured in accordancewith International Organization forStandardization (ISO)3. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as topreclude the use of other standards, if and when,such standards are proven to be equal or morestringent that the above-listed standards, asevaluated and recommended by the Fire CodeTechnical Staff and approved by Chief, BFP.

B. Fire Extinguishers Marks and Labels1. Containers shall have permanent markings

a. manufacturer;b. date of manufacture/ fabrication;c. lot number; andd. applicable standards or patent registration incase of original invention.

2. Basic product labels or marksa. Name, address, and contact details of themanufacturer and/or dealerb. Date of original filling of the containerc. Chemical contentsd. Type of extinguisherse. Opening instructionsf. Safety procedure in usage

C. Tagging of Serviced Fire Extinguisherstag shall at least indicate:1. Month and year the services are performed.2. Chemical name and formula of the contents.3. Type of extinguisher serviced.4. Name, address, contact details and certificateof registration number of the servicing firm.

SECTION 10.5.3.3 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

A. Maintenance and servicing of fire extinguishersshall be performed periodically, but at least onceevery twelve (12) months, after each use, or when aninspection shows that the need is obvious.B. Hydrostatic test shall be performed every five (5)years.

SECTION 10.5.3.4 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

A. No person shall engage in the manufacture, sale orservicing of fire extinguishers without a certificate ofcompetency issued by the BFP.B. All salesmen shall possess working knowledge onthe following matters:

1. Principles of fire fighting;2. Types of extinguishers and their capabilities;3. Selection and matching the extinguishers to thehazard, the environment and the user’s capability;4. Number and distribution of extinguisher for aparticular hazard;5. Operation and maintenance of extinguishers;and6. Health and operational safety considerations.

C. All technicians engaged in the manufacture, saleor servicing of fire extinguishers shall possess, inaddition to those required of salesmen per para “B”above, working knowledge on standards in thefollowing:

1. Hydrostatic testing;2. Safe filling and charging procedures;3. Testing and rating procedures;4. The various chemicals and formulation of extinguishing and their properties;5. When and how to destroy any extinguisher container; and6. Retrieval and disposal of prohibited or banned fire extinguishers.

SECTION 10.5.3.5 PROHIBITED TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS

A. All inverting types which require inversion of theextinguisher before its operation;B. Soda-acid extinguishers;C. Stored pressure or cartridge-operated foamsolution, water or loaded stream;D. Vaporizing liquids (e.g. carbon tetrachloride);E. Thermal special hazards single stationextinguishers with extinguishing capability of lessthan 4.5 m3;F. Fire extinguishers containing Ozone DepletingSubstances (ODS); andG. Other types which may be prohibited and bannedhereinafter by proper authorities.

SECTION 10.5.3.6 PROHIBITED ACTS

A. Removal of inspection tagsB. Refilling a discharged extinguisher with anextinguishing agent other than what the unit wasdesigned to contain.C. Selling extinguishers not appropriate to thehazard.D. Selling any extinguisher prohibited underSection 10.5.4.5 of this IRR.E. Selling defective or substandard extinguishers.F. Using/installing two (2) or more thermal specialhazard vaporizing liquid unit in rooms with volumegreater than the nominal capability of one unit.G. Installing pressure gauges in fire extinguishersthat do not indicate the actual pressure.

DIVISION 4. OPEN BURNING

SECTION 10.5.4.1 WHEN ALLOWED

Open burning is allowed provided that a Fire SafetyClearance shall first be obtained from the C/MFMhaving jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.5.4.2 EXCEPTIONSFires for outdoor food cooking/preparation.Fires that are used for recreation and ceremony.

SECTION 10.5.4.3 PROHIBITION ON OPEN BURNING

A. When atmospheric conditions or circumstancesmake the fire hazardous or produce excessive orunnecessary smoke, soot, odors, visible emissions,heat, flame or radiation.

B. Discarding burning objects or dropping anylighted match, cigar, cigarette or other burningsubstance, on or near combustible material or inplaces where fire is likely to occur.

C. Depositing hot ashes or cinders, or smolderingcoals, or greasy or oily substances liable tospontaneous ignition, into any combustiblereceptacle.

D. Kindling of fire upon the land of another withoutpermission of the owner thereof or his agent.

SECTION 10.5.4.4 REQUIREMENTSA. The location thereof shall not be less than fifteenmeters (15 m) from any structure.B. Burning is permitted only when wind direction andother meteorological conditions such as smoke andother pollutants will not present hazard.C. Any residual fires and/or smoldering objects thatcontinue to emit smoke shall be extinguished.D. Other fire safety measures shall imposed by theC/MFM having jurisdiction.

SECTION 10.5.4.5 PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCEApplication for fire safety clearance shall be filed inwriting before the OC/MFM having jurisdiction atleast two (2) days prior to the date of burning.

SECTION 10.5.4.6 RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR OUTDOOR BURNINGApplicant shall be the responsible person who shallbe present prior and during the burning activity.Granting of the herein fire safety clearance doesnot exempt or excuse the applicant thereof fromcomplying with all other applicable laws, ordinances,regulations and orders of governmental entitieshaving jurisdiction.

DIVISION 5. INCINERATOR

Incinerators shall comply with the ImplementingRules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8749“Clean Air Act”.

DIVISION 6. USE OF EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DEVICES AND VACANT BUILDINGS

SECTION 10.5.6.1 TOY BALLOONSNo person without any authority from the C/MFMhaving jurisdiction shall inflate any toy balloon orother similar device with any toxic, explosive orflammable gas, or sell, give away or furnish any suchballoon/device when so inflated.

SECTION 10.5.6.2 TRACER BULLETS AND SIMILAR DEVICESNo person shall, possess or fire or discharge orcause to be fired any tracer bullet or tracer charge, orany type of projectile or device, such as fireworks,that discharges smoldering or flammable material, inany brush or grass covered area.

SECTION 10.5.6.3 ASPHALT KETTLES

It shall be unlawful to transport over any highway,road or street any asphalt kettle beneath which isbeing heated by an open fire, coals or ashes.

Heating of asphalt kettles inside or on the roof ofany building shall be done only with authority fromthe C/MFM having jurisdiction concerned.

There shall be at least one approved fireextinguisher of a minimum 12-B or C classificationwithin nine meters (9 m) of each asphalt kettle beingheated and one additional fire extinguisher of 16-B orC classification in the area of work being covered.

SECTION 10.5.6.4 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHERDEVICESA. Use and InstallationIt shall be unlawful to use and/or install anyelectrical wiring appliance, apparatus or device inviolation of the Philippine Electrical Code.

B. Fire HazardC/MFM having jurisdiction shall notify the localBuilding Official of the existence of any hazardouselectrical installation.

SECTION 10.5.6.5 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES/ DEVICESNo person shall sell, offer for sale, rent, disposeof by gift or premium, give or make available foruse any electrical appliance, unless it is of anapproved type.

SECTION 10.5.6.6 TRAPDOORS TO BE CLOSEDAll trapdoors and scuttle covers, except those thatare automatic in their operations, in any buildingother than single-family dwelling, shall be keptclosed at all times.

SECTION 10.5.6.7 SHAFTWAYS TO BE MARKEDTo preclude accidents during fire operations, everyoutside window in a building used for manufacturepurposes or for storage which opens directly on anyhoist way or other vertical means of communicationbetween two or more floors in such buildings shall beplainly marked with the word "SHAFTWAY" in redletters at least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) on a whitebackground.

SECTION 10.5.6.8 USE OF TORCHES OR FLAME-PRODUCING DEVICES FOR REMOVING PAINTAny person using a torch or other flame-producing device for removing paint from anysurface within a building or structure shall securean authority from the C/MFM having jurisdictionand provide one approved fire extinguisher orwater hose equipped with a suitable nozzle.

SECTION 10.5.6.9 HAZARDOUS WARNING LIGHTSIt shall be unlawful to maintain any torch orlantern utilizing an open flame along anyexcavation or road, or any place where thedislodgement of such torch or lantern mightpermit the same to roll, or slide on to any brushcovered land, or any land containing flammablematerial.

SECTION 10.5.6.10 OPEN FLAME DEVICES INPORTS/WHARVES

A. No person shall use any open flame device formaintenance or repair on any boat, ship or wharfwithout a permit from the PCG and/or the PPA.

B. No person shall use any portable barbecue,brazier or cooking device on any boat, ship or wharfwithout a permit from the PCG and/or the PPA.

C. Any open flame device used for lighting ordecoration on the exterior of any boat, ship orwharf must be approved by the PCG and/or thePPA.

SECTION 10.5.6.11 VACATING PREMISES

Upon vacating or abandoning any premise, theoccupant thereof shall remove any and all noxiousand hazardous material or waste matter, and suchpremises shall be left in clean and neat condition.

SECTION 10.5.6.12 VACANT BUILDINGS

Every person owning, or in charge or control of,any vacant building shall remove there from allaccumulation of flammable or combustible waste orrubbish and shall securely lock, barricade, orotherwise secure all doors, windows and otheropenings thereof.

DIVISION 7. URBAN AND RURAL PRE-FIRE PLANNING

SECTION 10.5.7.1 HYDRANTA. Project developers or owners of housing projectsshall provide a hydrant system and developadequate water supply for fire suppression use.B. Local Government Units (LGUs) in coordinationwith the BFP shall provide each community with firehydrants and cisterns or elevated tanks.C. All reservoir or water tanks must provide a 20%fire reserve over and above the Average DailyDemand Supply (ADDS).D. In communities where no public water supply isavailable, a water well or any other devices withwater impounding capability shall be provided.

SECTION 10.5.7.2 FIRE LANEBFP is authorized to direct installation of firelanes, signages or other approved notices foremergency use in coordination with concernedgovernment agencies.

A. Requirements1. Curb top and side shall be painted red, "FIRELANE" shall be stenciled on the top and side of allred curbs at a maximum interval of 50 feet.2. Outlining or painting the fire lane area in redwith the words "FIRE LANE” in white.

B. EnforcementEnforcement of fire lanes shall be theresponsibility of the BFP in coordination with theLGU and other concerned government agencies.

RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

SECTION 11.0.0.1 PROHIBITED ACTS AND OMISSIONS

A. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways;

B. Constructing gates, entrances and walkwaysto building components;

C. Prevention, interference or obstruction of anyoperation of the fire service;

D. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access tofire hydrants;

E. Overcrowding or admission of persons beyondthe authorized capacity;

F. Locking fire exits;

G. Prevention or obstruction of the automaticclosure of fire doors or smoke partitions ordampers;

H. Use of fire protective of fire fighting equipmentof the fire service other than for fire fighting;

I. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;

J. Smoking in prohibited areas;

K. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure bythe occupant or owner without appropriate safetymeasures;

L. Removing, destroying, tampering orobliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign or tagposted; and

M. Use of jumpers or tampering with electricalwiring or overloading the electrical system.

RULE 12. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES

SECTION 12.0.0.1 SOURCES OF INCOMEA. Fees to be charged for the issuance ofcertificates, permits and licenses;

B. One-tenth of one per centum (0.10%) of theverified estimated value of buildings or structuresto be erected, from the owner thereof, but not toexceed PhP 50,000.00 pesos;

C. One-hundredth of one per centum (0.01%) of theassessed value of buildings or structures annuallypayable upon payment of the real estate tax,except on structures used as single familydwellings;

D. Two per centum (2%) of all premiums,excluding re-insurance premiums for the sale offire, earthquake and explosion hazard insurancecollected by companies, persons or agentslicensed to sell such insurances in the Philippines;

E. Two per centum (2%) of gross sales ofcompanies, persons or agents selling fire fightingequipment, appliances or devices, includinghazard detection and warning systems; and

F. Two per centum (2%) of the service feesreceived from fire, earthquake, and explosionhazard reinsurance surveys and post loss serviceof insurance adjustment companies doingbusiness in the Philippines directly throughagents.

SECTION 12.0.0.2 FIRE CODE REVENUES

Classification of Fire Code revenues1. Fire Code Construction Tax

2. Fire Code Realty Tax

3. Fire Code Premium Tax

4. Fire Code Sales Tax

5. Fire Code Proceeds Tax

6. Fire Safety Inspection Fee

7. Storage Clearance Fee

8. Conveyance Clearance Fee

9. Installation Clearance Fee

10. Other Clearance Fees

11. Fire Code Fines

SECTION 12.0.0.3 ASSESSMENT

Assessment of fire code taxes, fees/ chargesand fines as revenue is vested upon the BFP.

C/MFM having jurisdiction shall assess theprescribed Fire Code revenues within his area ofjurisdiction.

Chief, BFP or his duly authorizedrepresentative shall exercise the general powerto assess the prescribed fire code taxes,fees/charges and fines.

Result of the assessment shall be the basis forissuance of Order of Payment Slip (OPS) by theC/MFM having jurisdiction for purposes ofcollection and deposit.

SECTION 12.0.0.4 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES

A. Schedule of fees.1. Storage Clearance Fee - storage clearance shall beissued upon payment of a fee based on the storagecapacity:

a. Flammable/combustible solids

SECTION 12.0.0.5 MANNER OF COLLECTION

A. Collection of prescribe Fire Code Revenues thru:

1. Direct payment thru Authorized GovernmentServicing Bank (AGSB) or Authorized GovernmentDepository Bank (AGDB);

2. Collection by collecting officers; and

3. Other options that the Chief, BFP may laterprescribe, subject to the existing accounting andauditing rules and regulations.

B. In cases where direct payments using prescribedSpecial Bank Receipt (SBR) or other options are notyet adopted, all revenue collections shall havecorresponding Official Receipt (OR) issued by theBFP.

C. Twenty percent (20%) of all revenues collectedset aside and retained for use of the localgovernment concerned and collected by the BFP.

D. Eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collected bythe BFP shall be remitted to the National Treasuryunder a trust account prescribed by DBM.

E. All Fire Code taxes, fees, charges and finescollected by the City/Municipal Treasurer uponeffectivity of RA 9514 and prior to the effectivity ofits IRR shall be remitted to the Bureau of Treasury(BOT) within six (6) months from effectivity of IRRof RA 9514 to the Special Trust Fund Account of theBFP.

SECTION 12.0.0.6 DESIGNATION OF COLLECTING OFFICER

Chief, BFP or the Regional Director concernedshall designate a Collecting Officer in every Cityand Municipal BFP office upon recommendationof their respective Fire Marshals.

SECTION 12.0.0.7 UTILIZATION

A. Twenty percent (20%) for local governmentunits with the guidelines as set forth in aMemorandum Circular to be issued by the DILGSecretary.

B. Eighty percent (80%) of all revenues collectedby the BFP shall be used for its modernization.

C. BFP shall prepare progressive modernizationplans for its capability building and resourceallocation at the national, regional, provincial andcity/municipal levels.

D. Standards shall be established and regularly updated to serve as guide in the procurement of the firefighting and investigation supplies and materials.

SECTION 12.0.0.8 MONITORING

A. Every Fire Marshal shall keep a securedpermanent recording system.B. Detailed procedures in assessment, collection,monitoring/reporting shall be embodied in amanual of procedures to be approved by theSILG.

SECTION 12.0.0.9 LOCAL TAXES, FEES AND FINES

Collection and assessment of taxes, fees andfines as prescribed in the Local GovernmentCode, except those contained in this Code, shallbe the function of the concerned LocalGovernment Units (LGU).

RULE 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION

SECTION 13.0.0.1 GENERAL GUIDELINESA. FinesBefore a fine is imposed, the violator shall firstbe informed of his violation/s and ordered tocorrect the same immediately, if feasible, orwithin a reasonable period of time as prescribedin Section 13.0.0.6 of this IRR.

B. AbatementA. All fire hazards shall be abated immediately.

B. Abatement includes, among others, any one orcombination or all of the following:

a. Removal of the source of ignition;

b. Rearranging or adjusting articles within theminimum clearances or dimensions;

c. Reduction in the amount/quantity of flammable, combustible and/or hazardous materials.

d. Changes in procedure in the conduct of hazardous operation;

e. Constructions to limit and control the spread offire and smoke;

f. Installation of fire protective and/or warningsystems; and

g. Remodeling, repairing, strengthening,reconstructing, removal and demolition, eitherpartial or total, of the building or structure.

h. Where there is inaction on the part of theviolator, abatement may be made summarily bythe BFP if this is the only recourse to remove theimminent danger to life and property and achievefire safety.

C. Stoppage of Operations/Closure

1. Stoppage of operation/Closure of the buildingshall be resorted to by the BFP when theoffender fails to comply with the abatementorder.

2. Recourse to closure and/or stoppage ofoperations may likewise be resorted to when thedeficiency constitutes a clear and imminentdanger to life and property such that evacuationof the building or establishment and stoppage ofoperations therein are extremely necessary.

SECTION 13.0.0.2 FIXING OF FINES

A. Administrative fines1. Fine which has a rate per unit volume, weightor unit, the fine shall be computed by multiplyingthe weight/volume/unit by the rate.2. Where the violation carries a fine within acertain range (e.i., Php 25,000.00 – Php37,500.00), the fine increases with the number oftimes a violation of the same provision iscommitted:a. First violation – the fine shall be the minimumamount in the range.b. Second violation – the fine shall be themaximum amount in the range.

3. When two or more offenses are committed, thesame procedures in para “A” 1 and 2 above shallbe followed, but the fine shall be sum of alladministrative fines; Provided, that the totalfines shall not exceed fifty thousand pesos (PhP50,000.00).

B. Failure to Pay Fine. – Failure on the part of theviolator to pay the administrative fine within theperiod fixed in the Notice shall constitute a groundfor the issuance of an Order for Stoppage ofOperation of the building or the portion thereof orstoppage of the hazardous operation in suchbuilding.

SECTION 13.0.0.3 JURISDICTIONA. Fines

B. Stoppage of Operation/Closure of Buildings

penalty shall be imposed by the Regional Directorupon the recommendation of the City/Municipal FireMarshal having jurisdiction thru channel.Implementation of this order may be delegated tothe Provincial/District Fire Marshal havingjurisdiction.

Up to P 30,000.00 C/MFM

> P 30,000.00 but < P 40,000.00 P/DFM

> P 40,000.00 to P 50,000.00 RD

C. Declaration of Public NuisanceDeclaration of a building, structure or facility asa public nuisance pursuant to Section 9 of RA 9514shall be made by the Chief, BFP upon therecommendation of the City/Municipal FireMarshal thru channel.

D. Abatement1. Orders for simple abatement that do not entailfinancial expenditures on the part of violator, shallbe issued by the C/MFM.

2. Orders for abatement involving alteration,modification or repair of equipment, machinery,protective systems, buildings, structures, orfacilities shall be issued by the P/DFM.

3. Orders for abatement involving condemnationand/or removal shall be issued by the RD.4. Orders for the summary abatement shall beissued by the Chief, BFP.5. Expenses incurred by the government for suchsummary abatement shall be borne by the owner,administrator or occupant.6. If the owner, administrator or occupant fails toreimburse the government of the expensesincurred in the summary abatement within ninety(90) days from the completion of such abatement,the building or structure shall be forfeited in favorof the government and sold at public auction.

E. Decisions of the foregoing authorities areexecutory, subject to exception provided in Sec.13.0.0.1.

SECTION 13.0.0.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES

A. Notice to Comply - Inspection Report indicatesviolation of the Fire Code or its IRR

B. Re-inspection - After the lapse of the prescribedperiod to comply.

Non-compliance sign in front of the building or structure

"WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE ISA FIRE HAZARD“

Administrative fines; and Issue the notice to correct violation

C. Re-inspection – After the lapse of the prescribeperiod to comply conducted.

Non-compliance Posting of sign Administrative fines Abatement order

D. Re-inspection - conducted after the lapse of theprescribed period to comply abatement order.

Non-compliance of thePosting of signRecommend to the Regional Director - order forstoppage of operations and closure order;

E. Re-inspection with initial compliance –not issuenotice to correct violations/abatement.

In lieu thereof - affidavit of undertaking

F. Order to Pay Fine without issuing a Notice toComply/Correct Violation - corrected immediatelyor within 24 hours.

SECTION 13.0.0.5 PUBLIC NUISANCE

A. Imminent Danger secondary exit is not present;

Upon receipt of the notice, the owner etc. ofthe structure and their premises or facilities -cause the immediate abatement of the hazardtherein specified within the following periods:

within fifteen (15) days - If the assessedvalue of the nuisance or the amount to bespent in abating the same is not more thanPhP100,000.00; orwithin thirty (30) days - If the assessedvalue is more than PhP 100,000.00

Failure to comply within five (5) days from thereceipt of the notice - Chief, BFP post a sign infront of the building "FIRETRAP”. Failure to abate - BFP to employ all correctivemeasures undertaken to abate hazards

SECTION 13.0.0.6 PERIOD FOR CORRECTING VIOLATIONSA. Immediately or within twenty four (24) hours

1. Obstructing or blocking the exit ways;2. Prevention, interference or obstruction of anyoperation of the BFP;3. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access tofire hydrant;4. Overcrowding or admission of person beyond the authorized capacity;5. Locking fire exits;6. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers;7. Use of fire protective or fire fighting equipment of the Fire Service other than for fire fighting;

8. Giving false or malicious fire alarms;9. Smoking in prohibited areas;10. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal sign, or tag;11. Use of jumpers or tampering;12. Failure to observe fire safety precaution;13. Other violations similar.

B. Within three (3) days1. Constructing gates, entrances and walkways;2. Abandonment or leaving a building withoutappropriate safety measures;3. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy;4. Failure to observe fire safety precaution;5. Other violations similar to or the same nature.

C. Within seven (7) days

1. For failure to provide the fire safety precautionsfor the following:

a. Combustible fibers;b. Cellular materials;c. Mineral, vegetable or animal oils and otherderivative by-products.

2. Other violations similar to or of the same nature.

E. Within fifteen (15) days1. Failure to provide, install and maintain the following:

a. Fire alarm system;b. Provision for confining the fire at its source;c. A fire exit plan or diagram for each floor;d. Properly marked and lighted exits;

2. Failure to develop and implement a fire safety andeducation programs.

3. Failure to provide on effect the following:a. Fire protection features;b. Termination of all exits;c. Exits must sealed from smoke and heat;d. Self-closing fire resistive door leading tocorridors;e. Fire dampers in centralized air-conditioningducts; orf. Roof vents for use by fire fighters; and

4. Other violations similar to or of the same nature.

SECTION 13.0.0.7 PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS

A. Against Private Person1. Administrative Penalties Fine - not exceeding P50,000.00; or Stoppage of operations or by closure of

buildings; or Both

2. Punitive PenaltiesA. willful failure to correct the deficiency or

abate the fire hazard: Imprisonment - not less than 6 monthsnor more than 6 years, or fine - not more than P100,000.00Both

b) maliciously removes the sign that a buildingor structure is a fire hazard/firetrap

imprisonment for 30 days or fine not exceeding P100,000.00 or both.

c) disobeys the lawful order of the fire groundcommander during a firefighting operation

imprisonment of 1 day to 30 days and fine of P5, 000.00.

3. In all cases mentioned above, the C/MFM shallhave the authority to determine whether a criminalcharge is going to be instituted and shall initiatethe filing thereof.

B. Against Public Officer1. Administrative

a. Unjustified failure conduct inspection;b. Deliberate failure to put up a sign;c. Endorsing for the certification, or submitting areport that is contrary to fact;d. Issuance or renewal of occupancy or business permit without the FSIC;e. Failure to cancel the occupancy or businesspermit after the owner, failed to comply withthe notice/order for compliance;f. Failure to abate a public nuisance withinfifteen (15) days;g. Abusing authority;h. Other willful impropriety or gross negligencein the performance of duty.

2. Punitivewillful violation - Section 11 subparagraph 2(A) imprisonment of not less than 6 months

nor more than 6 years or fine of not more than PhP100,000.00 Both

RULE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 14.0.0.1 APPEAL

All administrative actions - within fifteen (15) daysto the next higher authority.

Decisions - final and executory except timelyappealed. Decisions of the Secretary, DILG shall befinal and executory.

SECTION14.0.0.2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

A. Cooperation with BFP Cooperating with such duly authorized

inspectors and affording them the opportunityto accomplish their mission.

B. Individual and Group InitiativeAll persons are encouraged to inspect their ownpremises and to abate any fire hazard therein, aswell as take the necessary fire safety precautions.They shall strive to organize themselves intoeffective fire safety and fire preventionorganizations.

SECTION 14.0.0.3 IMPLEMENTING DETAILS

The Chief, BFP - issue such further implementingdetails to carry out the provisions of RA 9514 andthese Rules and Regulations.

SECTION 14.0.0.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF, BFPEnsure strict implementation of the Fire Codeand its IRR.May accept adequate alternative and/or remedialfire safety measures in lieu of the fire safetyrequirements of this IRRCreate a Technical CommitteeBasis for the evaluation of the TechnicalCommittee shall be in accordance with animplementing guidelines approved by the SILG.

SECTION 14.0.0.5 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If any provision of this IRR - declaredunconstitutional or invalid, the other sections andprovisions hereof which are not affected shallcontinue to be in full force.

SECTION 14.0.0.6 REPEALING AND AMENDING CLAUSEAll administrative orders, rules and regulations,memoranda, circulars and other issuancesinconsistent herewith or contrary to the provisions ofthese rules and regulations are hereby repealedand/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 14.0.0.7 EFFECTIVITY

These Implementing Rules and Regulationsshall take effect thirty (30) days after publicationof the last installment in a newspaper of generalcirculation.