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TABLEOFCONTENTSSl.No. Item Page

1 Preamble 1

2 Part1Scope(Sections1To27) 14

3

Part2

Consultancy

Services

Including

That

Of

Fire

Protection

Experts

/Specialists

And

Submittal Requirements For Obtaining Building Permit, Completion Certificate And

ApprovalsRelatedTheretoAndShopDrawingApprovals&FitOutWorksRequirements)

(Sections1To5)

4

5

4 Part3RiskAssessmentStudyandFireRiskAssessmentRequirements(Sections1To4) 57

5 Part4BuildingFireProtectionDesignfeatures&LifeSafetyRequirements(Sections1To

16)

716

6 Part 5 Miscellaneous (Sections 1 To 30) dealing with (1) Criteria for storage

configuration for JAFZAPBUs/LIUs,(2)HazardousAreaProtectionconcerningAssembly

Occupancies,Hotels andDormitories, (3) Building Rehabilitation, (4) SafeguardsDuring

Construction,(5)Temporarybuildings,facilitiesorstructuresatconstructionsitesforthe

useof

offices

and

labour

accommodation,

(6)

Covered

temporary

structures

Enclosed

tentsnormallyusedforevents/activitiessuchasstageshows,concerts,circus,exhibitions,

tradefairs,sportingevents&celebratoryfunctions,(7)Marinas&Boatyards,(8)Marine

Terminals, Piers and Wharves, (9) Quality Assurance During Construction, (10)

Performance BasedDesign (PBD), (11) Standby Power, (12) Basements, (13) Electrical

Services/Systems,(14)MechanicalSystems,(15)AirConditioning,VentilationandSmoke

Management Systems , (16) Transformers, (17) Stationery Combustion Engines, Gas

Turbines&Generators,(18)GasService,(19)InformationTechnologyFacilities,(20)Utility

Rooms,ShopAreas&IncidentalusePhases,(21)TrashDumpsters,(22)Laboratories,(23)

Flammable&Combustible liquids, (24)AnimalHousingFacilities, (25)CollectionStorage

Facilities, (26) Sign Boards and Name Plates for company premises, (27) Lightening

Protection, (28) Mission Critical Facilities, (29) Fitout works /TIE IN Connections of

Sprinklers,Standpipes,

Fire

Pumps

and

Fire

Alarm

Systems

in

Retails

&

Car

park

extensions

and(30)Approvaloflistedfireproducts,equipment&systems.

1622

7 Part6Plans/FireLayoutDrawingsSubmittalRequirements(Sections1To2) 2224

8 Part7 FirePreventionRequirements(Sections1To18) 2427

9 Part8Fire/EmergencyControlRequirements(Sections1To21) 2730

10 Part9CertificationAndApprovalrequirements (Sections1To2) 30

11 Part10Definitions 30

12 Appendix1ListOfActivitiesPermittedToBeCarriedOutInZoned/SectoredAreasOf

PCFC/JAFZ.

31 33

13

Appendix 2

Submittal

Requirements

For

Obtaining

Building

Permit,

Completion

CertificateAndApprovalsRelatedThereto.

34

37

14 Appendix3Fire&ExplosionIndexAndToxicityIndex 3839

15 Appendix4SubmissionofReportonFireProtection&LifeSafetyFeatures 4041

16 Appendix5FireProtection/FireSafetyGuidelinesforDesigningHighRiseBuildings 4243

17 Appendix6RequirementsConcerningFireDepartment VehicleAccess 4445

18 Appendix7DimensionalCriteriaConcerningFireEscapeStairs,ExitWidthsEtc. 4648


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19 Appendix8OccupantLoadFactor 49

20 Appendix9CommonPath,DeadEndAndTravelDistanceLimits 50

21 Appendix10CriteriaForStorageConfigurationForJAFZPBUs/LIUs 51

22 Appendix11SafeguardsagainstFires&ExplosionsduringConstruction 5254

23 Appendix 12 Requirements For Temporary Buildings, Facilities Or Structures At

ConstructionSites

For

The

Use

Of

Offices

&

Labour

Accommodation

5556

24 Appendix13EHSFireDeptRequirementsForCoveredTemporaryStructuresEnclosed

Tents Normally Used For Events/Activities Such As Stage Shows,

Concerts,Circus,Exhibitions,TradeFairs,SportingEvents&Celebratory

Functions.

5758

25 Appendix14AirConditioning,Ventilation&SmokeManagementSystems 5961

26 Appendix15MechanicalSmokeControlSystemSubmittalRequirements 6263

27 Appendix16RequirementsForDesign,Installation,Testing,Certification&Maintenance

ofLPG/LNGInstallation.

6465

28 Appendix17 RequirementsForLightningProtectionSystem 6667

29 Appendix18 FireTrainingRequirements 68

30 Appendix19 AvoidanceOfFalseAlarmsFromAutomaticSmokeDetectors 69

31 Appendix20BuildingCompletionFireAlarmSystemTestCertificateFormat 7072

32 Appendix21BuildingCompletionFireProtectionSystemTestCertificateFormat 7376

33 Appendix22BuildingCompletionSmokeExhaustSystemTestCertificateFormat 7779

34 Appendix23BuildingCompletionStairwellPressurizationSystemTestCertificate

Format

8082

35 Appendix24BuildingCompletionFeaturesofConstructionTestCertificateFormat 83

36

Appendix25

Building

Completion

Installation

of

Fire

Rated

Doors

Test

Certificate

Format

84

37 Appendix26BuildingCompletionFireSeal/StopsFormat 85

38 Appendix27DocumentsSubmissionSchedule(MEPServices) 86

39 Appendix28RequirementsforDesignofFireWaterPumps 87

40 Appendix29RequirementsforDesignofWaterTankFireWaterPumpRoom 88

41 Appendix30RequirementsforDesignofPipes&ValvesFireWaterService 8990

42 Appendix31RequirementsforDesignofFire&SmokeControlDoors 9192

43 Appendix32RequirementsforDesignofElevatorsasperNFPA101 93

44

Appendix 33

Specification

for

Pillar

Hydrants

94

45 Appendix34SpecificationforUndergroundHydrants 95

46 Appendix35 RequirementsforPortableFireExtinguishers 96

47 Appendix36RequirementsforInstallationofFireAlarmSystems 9798

48 Appendix37RequirementsforApplication,Installation,Location,Performanceand

MaintenanceofFireAlarmSystem

99100

49 Appendix38 RequirementsforDesign,Installation&TestingofCleanAgent 101102


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ExtinguishingSystem

50 Appendix39RequirementsforDesign,Installation&TestingofStandpipeAndHose

System

103104

51 Appendix40RequirementsforDesign,Installation&TestingofSprinklerSystem 105106

52 Appendix41RequirementsforDesign,Installation&TestingofHydrantSystem 107

53

Appendix42

Requirements

for

Design,

Installation

&

Testing

of

Water

Mist

System

108

54 Appendix43 Requirements forDesign,Installation&TestingofSmoke&Heat

VentilationSystem

109

55 Appendix 44 BasicGuidelines for Sequence ofOperations for Life Safety Systems in

HighRiseBuildings

110

56 Appendix45 ChecklistforFireProtectionPlanGeneralSubmittalRequirements 111113

57 Appendix46 ChecklistforBusinessOccupanciesNew&ExistingGeneralSubmittal

Requirements

114124

58 Appendix47 Checklist forApartmentBuildingsNew&ExistingGeneral Submittal

Requirements

125136

59 Appendix 48 Checklist for Warehouses New & Existing General SubmittalRequirements

137144

60 Appendix 49 Checklist for Fire Alarm NFPA 72 Systems General Submittal

Requirements

145146

61 Appendix50 ChecklistforFireSprinklersNFPA13SystemsGeneralSubmittal

Requirements

147148

62 Appendix 51 Checklist for Fire Pumps NFPA 20 Systems General Submittal

Requirements

149151

63 Appendix52RequirementsforTemporaryBuildings,Structures&Usesattheareassuch

asTheWorldIslands

152154

64 Appendix53RequirementsforCollectionStorageFacilities 155 157

65 Appendix54ListofOffences 158161

66 Appendix55 DefinitionsOfTerms,Acronyms&Abbreviations 162 163


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FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE/EMERGENCY CONTROL

REGULATIONS(Preamble)

A)These regulations supersede and repeal the ones embodied in Planning &Construction Regulations for Control of Commercial Developments in Jebel

Ali Free Zone Building And General Civil Work Construction Regulations

Third Edition 2003 (Chapter 11). They are now published separately as

part of Health, Safety and Fire Regulations; and hence shall be read in

conjunction with all relevant provisions [concerning overall authority of

Trakhees/EHS Division, sanctions & penalties and enforcement etc] of the

latter.

B)These regulations provide fire protection planning, design, construction,sustainment, restoration and modernization criteria. They will be

periodically reviewed, updated and made available to users as part of EHS-

Fire Depts responsibility for providing fire protection criteria &

requirements to developers / lessees / licencees.

C)These regulations are distributed electronically through websites:www.trakhees.ae; www.ehss.ae

D)These regulations, having the force of law, are effective from the date ofissuance of their current (2010) electronic version / edition; and all

stakeholders are obligated to comply with them strictly.

E)Currency of hard/paper copies of these regulations shall be ensured by wayof doing minute checks against their current electronic version.

Part1

-Sections

1

to

27

(Scope)

1. Theprovisionsoftheseregulationsestablishminimum fireprotectionrequirements/prescriptivecriteria for

buildings,facilitiesorstructureswithinTrakhees/Ports,Customs&FreeZoneCorporation(PCFC)jurisdiction.

Therequirements/criteriareflecttheneedfortheprotectionoflifeandpropertywhiletakingintoaccountthe

assessed risksassociatedwith thebuildings, facilitiesor structures, theircontentsand*permittedactivities.

(*Refer to Appendix1) and quality assurance includingmanagement of changes (refer to guideline notes

followedbysection27)andsafeguardsbefore,duringandafterconstruction.

2. Theprovisionsshallbeapplicabletoallnewandalltypesofexistingbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresandtheircontents and permitted activities whether considered permanent or temporary, mobile & stationary

equipment,waterfrontfacilitiesandshoreprotectionforshipswithinTrakhees/PCFCjurisdiction.

3. The provisions shall also be applicable to construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,

maintenance,relocation&demolitionofanybuilding,facilityorstructureoranyappurtenancesconnectedor

attachedtosuchbuildings,facilitiesorstructureswithinTrakhees/PCFCjurisdiction.

4. Theprovisionsprimarilyaddressthoseconstruction,protectionandoccupancyfeaturesnecessarytominimize

dangertolife&property.

5. Allprovisionsarebasedalmoston functional requirementsanddonotencompassdetaileddimensionaland

technicalspecifications.

6. Theprovisionsaremandatory.Also,allrequirementsplacedhereunderateveryGuidelineNotesandtheones


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containedinAppendicestotheseregulationsaremandatorywithrelationtotheprincipalmattertowhichthey

standasrequirements.

7. Theprovisionsshallbeusedconsistentlyasamandatoryreferencedocumentforthedevelopmentofdetaileddocuments (including scope,basisofdesign, technical requirements,plans,designdrawings&specifications

etc.)bytheconsultingservices,includingthatoffireprotectionexperts/specialists,hiredbythestakeholders.

Theprovisionsshallnotbeusedinlieuofdetaileddocumentsthatarerequiredtobesodeveloped.

8. Trakhees/PCFChasadoptedbyreferenceNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)USAanditscompanion

Codes,standardsandpublicationsincludingtheirofficialdefinitions,forapplicationoftheirprescriptivedesign

criteria / requirementswithin Trakhees / PCFCjurisdiction. Accordingly, relevant provisions of themost

currentNFPAcodes&standardsshallapplynormallytotheextentasprescribed.

9. AHJ: (a) The term AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction (AHJ) as used inNFPA codes, standards and publications

referenced intheseregulations indicatestheofficeofresponsibility i.e.EHSFireDepartment,asrepresented

by itsofficers includingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy forenforcing (i)therequirementsof

NFPAanditscompanioncodes,standardsandpublications(ii)provisionsoftheseregulations(iii)requirements

of EHSFireDepartment and (iv) applicable statutes and regulations ofUAE /DubaiGovernment; andVice

President / Chief Fire Officer of EHSFire Dept is the person who is ultimately responsible to Trakhees /

PCFC/EHSmanagementfortheenforcementoftheforegoingrequirements,statutes,rules&regulationsand

forthedeliveryof fire,nonfireandemergencymedicalservices(i.e.ambulanceservices inaccordancewith

DubaiGovernmentprotocol)withintheoptimumcapabilitiesofavailable resources. (b)VicePresident/Chief

FireOfficer,cantherefore,reverse,rescindormodifyanyapproval(s)/decision(s)takenandcommunicatedbyanyofficerbelowhisrankincasesuchapprovalordecisionissubsequentlyfoundtobeerroneousontheface

oftherecord. Nopartyshallbeentitledtothebenefitsofanysucherroneousapprovalordecision&(c)Inthe

event that a conflict arises on a code application, Vice President / Chief Fire Officer shall make the

determinationsonequivalencies,variancesandwaiversasapartofhiscodeinterpretation/administration/

enforcement responsibilities. All such decisionsmade by him shall be final and binding for the concerned

stakeholders.

10.Certainrequirementsandrecommendations[thatmaynotbecovered inNFPAcodes/publications/standards]

thatarenecessarilyrecommendedbytheEHS FireDepartmentonacasebycasebasisshallbecompliedwith

notwithstandingmerecompliancewithNFPAcodes/publications/standards.

11.Inthe

event

of

any

conflict

between

the

text

of

the

references

cited

herein

in

regard

to

NFPA

and

its

companion codes, standards andpublications, the textof the relevantandapplicable codes, standards and

publicationsshalltakeprecedence.

12.Omission of any specific references or cross references, in regard to any NFPA and its companion codes,

standardsandpublications,shallnotrelievethestakeholdersoftheirobligationtocomplyingwithsuchcodes,

standardsandpublicationshavingregulatoryjurisdictioneffectandforce.

13.Wherethesituationandthecontextwarrants,thestakeholders,includingtheconsultants,shallbeobligatedto

gathertheexplicitinterpretationofthewordsofanyprovisionsoftheseregulationsfromEHSFireDept/AHJ

andnot fromwhat theyprofess it tobewhen theyhave translated their selfassumptionor intention into

requirements.

14.Where appropriate relevant and current statutes and regulations of UAE/Dubai Governments shall be

applicable.

15.Equivalencies: (a) Equivalencies to any established prescriptive criteria of NFPA and its companion codes,

standardsandpublications,theprovisionsoftheseregulationsmaybeapprovedbytheEHSFireDept/AHJ,if

thealternativefireprotectionengineeringdesignprovidesanequivalentleveloffireprotectionandlifesafety.

Writtenrequestsforapprovalshallincludejustification,hazardanalysis,criteriausedandotherpertinentdata

(b)Lackof fundsand timedeadlinesofprojects shallnotbeconsidered sufficientjustification fordeviation

fromtheestablishedcriteriarequirementsandprovisions& (c)Approvedequivalenciesandalternativesshall

only apply to the specific building, facility or structure involved in extraordinary case where no technical


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alternativesexist;andshallnotconstituteblanketapprovalforsimilarcases.

16.AbsenceofCriteria: (a)Whena specificapplication isnotcoveredby thecriteriaor theprovisionsofNFPA

codes, standards & publications; other international building codes, recognized industry standards and

standardengineeringpracticesshallbefollowedwithpriorandexpressapprovalofEHSFireDepartment/AHJ.

(b)WhereappropriatetheprovisionofSection 15(Equivalencies)shallapply.

17.Waivers: (a)Written request forwaiver to any established prescriptive criteria ofNFPA and its companioncodes,standardsandpublicationsorprovisionsoftheseregulationsshallbesubmittedtoEHSFireDept/AHJ

fordeterminationprior to commencementofbuilding constructions. The same shalldemonstrate that the

provisions,criteriaorrequirementscannotbetechnicallyexecuted,ortheirexecutionwillincreaseahazardor

createanewhazardandnotechnicalalternativesexist. Writtenrequestforwaiversshallincludejustification,

hazard analysis, alternatives considered and other pertinent data (b) Lack of funds and time deadlines of

projectsshallnotbeconsideredsufficientjustificationfordeviationfromtheestablishedcriteria,requirements

orprovisions&(c)Waivers,ifgivenexpresslybyEHSFireDept/AHJ,shallonlyapplytothespecificbuilding,

structure,facilityorprojectinvolvedandshallnotconstituteblanketapprovalforsimilarcases.

18.Insurance:Thestakeholdersarerequiredtohavetheir landsandpremises insuredagainstFire,ExplosionandPerils.

19.Existing buildings, facilities or structures: (a) Existing buildings, facilities or structures that meet therequirementsofNFPA101 forexistingoccupanciesdonothavetobemodified tocomplywithprovisionsof

these regulations, (b) Buildings, facilitiesor structures thatdonotmeet the requirementsofNFPA 101 forexisting facilitiesshallbebroughtup to,at least, theminimumrequirements, includingsprinklerretrofit, for

existing occupancies, (c) If the facility cannot be brought up to the minimum requirements for existing

occupanciesandarenovation,modernizationorrehabilitationproject isrequired,thatprojectshallmeetthe

requirements fornew construction as stipulated in these regulations.& (d) any changes inoccupancy shall

requirethebuilding,facilityorstructuretomeettherequirementsfornewconstructionforthenewoccupancy

asstipulatedintheseregulations.

20.SustainmentandRestoration:(a)Newworkaccomplishedinexistingbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresaspartof

repair, restoration and sustainment actions /projects shallmeet the requirements fornew constructionas

stipulated intheseregulations. Sustainmentandrestorationeffortsshall lookbeyondthescopeofworkto

ensurethatthefireprotection,including lifesafety,featuresarenotbeingcompromisedordesignedonlyfor

theportion

of

the

building,

facilities

or

structure

that

is

being

repaired

&

(b)

The

repair

project,

ifpossible,

shall

include a basis to support the entire building, facility or structure i.e. if considering providing a fire alarm

extenderpanel to theexistingantiquated firealarmcontrolpanel,ensure thepanelbeingprovidedhas the

capabilitytosupporttheentirebuildingfacilityorstructuresothatanyadditionalprojectscanutilizethenew

panelwithouthavingtoremovewhatwasjustinstalled.

21.Conversionofuse/changeofoccupancy:(a)Whenanyportionofabuilding,facilityorstructure ismodifiedfrom its current use to thatof an inhabited building, facility, structure forone year ormore, the building,

facility or structure shall meet the requirements for new construction as stipulated in these regulations.

Exampleswould include a warehouse (uninhabited) being converted to administrative (inhabited) use; an

inhabitedadministrativebuildingbeingconvertedto uninhabitedbuilding, facilityorstructure;or inhabited

building,facilityorstructurebeingaltered,modernized,modified,rehabilitatedorrenovatedandconvertedto

uninhabitedbuilding,

facility

or

structure

or

vice

versa

&

(b)

When

any

portion

of

abuilding,

facility

or

structure

ismodified from its currentuse toanyotheroccupancyuse for two yearsormore, thebuilding, facilityor

structureshallmeettherequirementsofnewconstructionasstipulatedintheseregulations. Changinggroups

of occupantswithin the occupancy classification does not constitute an occupancy change. An example of

modifying from one occupancy to another would include an office building converted tomercantile. An

exampleofchanginggroupsofoccupantswouldincludeaninstallationpersonnelfunctionoccupyingtheoffice

spaceformallyusedbyaninstallationcontractingfunction.

22.DurationofvalidityofFireDeptNOCforbuildingpermit: Iftheconstructionworkdoesnotcommencewithinsixmonthsof issueofNOC forbuildingpermit,a freshNOC is required tobeobtained;and theconcerned

stakeholdersshallbeobligatedtocomplywithnewrequirements, ifany,asmayberequiredbythecurrent


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changesincodes/regulations.Suchnewrequirementsshallbeincorporated/stipulatedinthefreshNOC.

23.Offences: Appendix 53 contains the list of offences againstwhich appropriate financial penalties shall be

imposed.

24.Accreditation: Accreditationoftheconsultants,contractors,designteammembersand installersofactive&passivefireprotectionsystems,equipment,materialsorproductsthroughcompetentthirdpartyismandatory.

25.Fakeandcounterfeitmaterials/products/equipment

(a) Theconsultantsandcontractors shallbesubject to the lawsofUAE& relevantTrakhees regulations for

supplyandinstallation ofthematerials/products/equipmentandcomponentsorpartsthereofthatare

not genuine, original or not suitable for the intended purpose. This includes but not limited to the

materials/ products/equipment that are defective, suspect or fake/counterfeit,

materials/products/equipmentthathavebeenprovidedunderfalsepretensesandmaterials/products/

equipmentthataremateriallyaltered,damaged,deteriorated&degraded.

(b) Fire Dept reserves the right to rejectmultiple /cross listed and private labeledmaterials / products /equipment.

26.Precedence:Theseregulationsshalltakeprecedenceoveranyconflictingsituation.

27.If any section, subsection, sentence, clause of phrase of these regulations is, for any reasons, held to beunenforceableforanyreasonwhatsoever,itshallnotaffecttheremainingportionsoftheseregulations.

GuidelineNotes:

ChangeManagement

Efficiency,effectivenessorsatisfactoryperformancesofanyfireprotectionsystemorequipmentondemand

primarilydependuponadherencetotheirdesigncriteriaandtimelymaintenancethroughoutthelifecycleof

building/facility. This life cyclemay involve changes in individual stakeholders including owners, tenants,

management, maintenance staff and designed facility configuration and occupancy. It is, therefore,

imperative that these changes bemanaged through recognition and adherence to (i) established change

managementpolicies&proceduresand(ii)buildingfacilitymaintenancemanualsandestablishedprocedures

fortheapprovalanddocumentationofbuilding/facilityusageandconfirmationattention.

Operation

&

Maintenance

manual

(O

&

M)

Thefireprotectionoperations&maintenancemanualclearlystatingtherequirementsofthebuilding/facility

operatortoensurethatall installedfireprotectionsystems&theircomponentsandfirefightingequipment

are inplaceandoperatingproperly /efficientlyatall times.TheO&M shallalsocontainappropriate fire

prevention checklist,method of implementing such fire preventionmeasures (Refer to Part 7 of these

regulations)andbuildingevacuationplan.

Part2Sections1to5

(ConsultancyServicesincludingthatofFireProtectionExperts/Specialistsand

SubmittalRequirementsForObtainingBuildingPermit,CompletionCertificateand

approvals

related

thereto

and

shop

drawing

approvals

&

fit

out

works

requirements)

1. Thequalified,competent&authorized/approvedconsultantsshallsubmitthedocumentsanddrawingsasperAppendix2. (RefertoCivilEngineeringDeptofTrakhees/PCFCforadditionalinformation/thecurrentlistof

suchconsultants).

2. TheConsultants(serviceproviders)executingprojectsinvolvingfireprotectiondesign,fireratedconstruction,

firedetection,firesuppressionor lifesafetysystemsincludingevacuationplansshallberequiredtoprovide/

hire the services and review of a qualified fire protection expert/specialist. Such fire protection

expert/specialist shall be an integral part of the design team and shall be involved in every aspect of fire

protectiondesign. Thisshallinclude,butnotlimitedto,buildingcodeanalysis,lifesafetycodeanalysis,design


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of automaticdetection and suppression systems,water supply analysis andamultidiscipline reviewof the

entireproject.

3. Aqualifiedfireprotectionexpert/specialistshallbefullyconversantwithallprovisionsoftheseregulationsandalsomeetoneofthefollowingconditions:

Fireprotectionexpert/specialistwithinthemeaning&contextoftheprovisionsoftheseregulationsshallbe

anengineerhavingaBachelorofScience,AdvancedDiplomaorMasterofScienceDegree inFireProtection

Engineering fromanaccrediteduniversityengineeringprogramor recognized FireEngineering Institutionof

repute plus aminimum of 15 years ofwork experience dedicated to fire protection engineering including

applicationofNFPAanditscompanioncodesandstandardsthatcanbeverifiedwithdocumentation.

OR

Aregisteredprofessionalengineer(P.E) inarelatedengineeringdisciplinewhohaspassedthe fireprotection

engineering written examination administered by an accredited university or recognized Fire Engineering

Institutionsofreputeplusminimumof10yearsofworkexperiencededicatedto fireprotectionengineering

includingapplicationofNFPAanditscompanioncodesandstandards thatcanbeverifiedwithdocumentation.

4. EHSFireDept/AHJreservestherighttoapprovefireprotectionexperts/specialists.

5. Aqualifiedfireprotectionexpert/specialistshallhaveanunderstandingoforanabilitytointerpretthelevelof

safetyintendedbythecodesorstandardsrelevanttotheprojectandtheabilitytodemonstrateanddocument

theachievement

of

acceptable

levels

of

protection.

He/she

shall

have

sufficient

relevant

knowledge

to

know

whichapproachescouldbeusedtoperformthetasksandtheapplicabilityand limitationsofthemethods(s)

thatcanbe selected. Examplesofareas that fireprotectiondesignprofessionalsoftenneed tounderstand

includethefollowing:

FireDynamics

FireModeling

ActiveandPassiveFireProtectionSystems

FireTesting

FireDeptoperations

HumanBehavior

GuidelineNotes:

i. The consultants shallbe solely subject to the lawsof theUAE for lossesordamages in termsof lifeandproperty stemming from design errors, implementation errors, deficiencies of inspections, failure to

construct in compliancewith the required standards, failure to complywith rules of Professional ethics,

failure touse knowledge and experience to the contracting entity, and similar reasons; and successively

(severally)liablewiththecontractorswheretheconsultantshaveundertakendesigncontrolandinspection

servicesonworks. The consultants shallbe caused to complete and compensate forany such lossesor

damagespursuanttothelawsoftheUAE.

ii. EHSFire

Dept/AHJ,

EHS

Dept

or

any

other

departments

of

Trakhees

/PCFC

and

their

directors,

officers

&

otherconcernedpersonnel shallnotbeheld responsibleor liable foranysuch lossesordamages,errors,

deficienciesandfailuresonthepartoftheconsultants.

Part3Sections1to4

(RiskAssessmentStudyandFireRiskAssessmentRequirements)

1. RiskAssessmentstudyshallbemandatorynormally formanufacturing&process industries,storeplaces for

flammable,combustibleandotherhazardousliquids,solids&gases,TankFarms,Spheres,Bullets,Liquid&gas

storagetanks,boilers&pressurevessels,gasdistributionsystems,Petrol,Oil&Chemicaldistributionsystems/

pipelinesandotherspecialstructures.


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2. RiskAssessmentstudyshallbecarriedoutandreporttothateffectshallbesubmittedtoEHSDeptandEHS

FireDeptbythequalified,competent&authorized/approvedconsultants(RefertoEHSDeptorEHSFireDept

forthecurrentlistofsuchconsultants).

3. EHSapprovedRiskAssessmentconsultantsshall include,butnot limitedto,the followingpoints intheirRiskAssessment/AnalysisReport:

a) Firehazardidentification.

b) Severityanalysis/Fire

&

Explosion

Index

(F

&

EI)

and

Toxicity

Index

(TI).

(RefertoAppendix3)

c) Mappingareasofrisk,riskcontoursandrisktransect

d) Directcomparisonwithactuarialdataandotherriskcriteria.

e) Criteriaforassessingmaximumreleasequantityandseparationdistances/quantifyingdispersion.

f) Scenariodevelopment.

g) Probabilityanalysis/thechancesoffireandexplosion.

h) Riskmonitoring(iftheriskisacceptable).

i) Identificationofenvironmentalproblemsthatarerelatedtofireprotection.

j) Riskreductionanalysis(iftheriskisnotacceptable)systems&methodsandrecommendationstopreventand/orreducethemtotheacceptablelevel(s).

k) Hazard

and

Operability

Study

(HAZOP)

l) Eventtrees

m) Casehistorieswhereappropriate

n) Compliancewithcodes,proceduresandregulations includingmanufacturingrequirement&management

underASMEcodeforboilers&pressurevessels.

o) Toxicityrelationships&densegasdispersionmodel

p) Damagefromfireandradiantheat

q) TheTNTequivalence

r) Primaryandsecondaryblastsrelationships

s) Topeventfrequencyestimation

t) Design

&

construction

procedures

u) MaintenanceOperations

v) Education&Trainingofstaff

w) Emergency/EvacuationPlans (onsite&offsiteplans includingemergencyactions,emergencyreportingprocedures, evacuation policy, exitmaps, procedure for sheltering in place, procedure for peoplewho

remain in place, procedure for accounting for all personnel, Rescue andmedical tasks and emergency

communicationplan.)

4. FireRiskAssessment(FRA):NFPA551shallbecompliedwithforevaluationofFireRiskAssessment. NFPA551

mainlyaddressesthefollowing:

a) Applyingriskinformeddecisionmakingforfiresafety

b) Selectingfire

scenarios,

identifying

representative

challenging

scenarios

and

grouping

such

scenarios

into

clustersforthepurposesofconductingmoreeffectiveconsequenceanalysis

c) Documentationthatshouldaccompanyafireriskassessment

d) Capabilitiesofthoseconductingafireriskassessment

Guidelinenotes:

i Thescalethatmeasuresseveritysuchasdeath,injuries,propertydamage,andareasreachedbyflamesshallbespecified.

ii Calculationsspecifyingtheseveritymeasureusedforaparticularfireshallbeincluded.

iii Activeandpassivefireprotectionmeasuresshallbeincluded.


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iv The consultants shallbe solely subject to the lawsof theUAE for lossesordamages in termsof life and

property stemming from design errors, implementation errors, deficiencies of inspections, failure to

construct in compliancewith the required standards, failure to complywith rules of Professional ethics,

failure to use knowledge and experience to the contracting entity, and similar reasons; and successively

(severally)liablewiththecontractorswheretheconsultantshaveundertakencontrolandinspectionservices

onworks. Theconsultants shallbecaused tocompleteand compensate forany such lossesordamages

pursuanttothelawsoftheUAE.

v EHSFireDept/AHJ,EHSDeptoranyotherdepartmentsofTrakhees/PCFCandtheirdirectors,officersand

otherconcernedpersonnel shallnotbeheld responsibleor liable forany such lossesordamages,errors,

deficienciesand

failures

on

the

part

of

the

consultants.

Part(4)Sections1to16)

(BuildingFireProtectionDesignFeaturesandLifeSafetyRequirements)

1. FireProtectionDesignAnalysis:

Afireprotectiondesignanalysisisrequiredforalldesignsandshalladdressthefireprotectionrequirementsof

theprojectasrequiredbytheseregulations. Thefireprotectiondesignanalysisshallbeseparatefromother

disciplinesandshallbesubmittedwithconceptsubmission. Thesameshallincludethefollowing:

a)Building code analysis i.e. type of construction, height and area limitations and building separation orexposureprotection.

b)Classificationof

occupancy.

c)Requirement for fire rated walls, fire rated doors, fire dampers with their fire resistive ratings, smokecompartmentation&smokebarriers.

d)MeansofegressinaccordancewithNFPA101(occupantloads,exitcapacitiesetc).

e)Analysis of automatic sprinkler systems and other suppression systems and protected areas, including

hydraulicanalysisofrequiredwaterdemand.

f)Watersupplies,waterdistribution,locationoffirehydrants.g)Smokecontrolmethodsandsmokecontrolsystems.

h)FireAlarmSystem(thetypeofalarmsystemandlocationofalarmequipment).

i) Firedetectionsystem(thetypeofdetectionsystemandlocationofdetectors).j) Standpipesystemsandfireextinguishers.

k)Interiorfinishratings.

l) Connectionto

and

description

of

fire

alarm

supervising

system.

m) Identifythevariousoccupanciesandhazardousareasassociatedwiththefacility.

n)FireDeptaccess.

o)Coordinationwithsecurityrequirements.

2. ClassificationofOccupancyandHazardsofContentsandSpecialOperation:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101andNFPA5000 shallapply. QualifiedFireProtectionexpert/specialistshall

submitareportonfireprotectionandlifesafetyfeatureswhenmakingbuildingpermitsubmissionforprojects.

(RefertoAppendix 4)

3. TypesofConstruction:

Newstructures

shall

be

constructed

from

non

combustible

or

the

resistive

construction

as

per

NFPA

5000.

4. Heightandarealimits:

Heightandarea limitationsofnewbuildingsshallbe inaccordancewithNFPA5000whereexistingbuildings

undergoadditions,thecombinedareaoftheexistingbuildingandthenewadditionshallcomplywiththelimits

establishedinNFPA5000wheretheareaoftheadditionwouldcausethebuildingtoexceedtheheightand/or

arealimitsofNFPA5000,firewallsand/orfirebarriersarerequiredasdeterminedbyNFPA5000.

5. SiteConsiderations:


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a) RefertoAppendix6FireDepartmentVehicleAccess. Atminimum,oneofthelongsidesofeverybuilding

shallbeaccessibletoFireDeptvehicles.

b) Buildingseparationandrequirementsforratedexteriorwallsandopeningsforprotectionfromexposures

byadjacentbuildingsorhazardsshallcomplywithNFPA5000.

6. SpecialStructures&HighRiseBuildings:

RelevantProvisionsofNFPA101andNFPA5000shallapply. Towers,highrisebuildings;watercoolingtowers;

television,microwaveandradiotransmittingtowers;windowlessandundergroundbuildings;tunnels;highway

andrailroadbridges; tents;grandstands;amusementparkstructures;membranestructures;piersandwater

surroundedstructures

used

for

purposes

other

than

vessel

mooring

or

cargo

handling;

air

right

structures;

coveredmallbuildingsandother special structures suchas signsandopenparkinggaragesareexamplesof

specialstructures.

Guidelinenotes:

Fordesigninghighrisebuildings,thefollowingmajorfireprotectionfactorsshallbeconsidered:

i. Accessibility

ii. Uniquepeoplemovement&egresssystems

iii. Increasedoccupant,equipment,materialandfuelload(s)

iv. Combinationofoccupanciesinasinglehighrisebuilding

v. Naturalforcesi.e.wind/stackeffectaffectingfireandsmokemovement.

RefertoAppendix5forFireProtection/FireSafetyGuidelinesforDesigningHighRiseBuildings

7. OccupanciesinSpecialStructures:

Relevant provisions of NFPA 5000 shall apply for all occupancies in special structure viz. underground

structures, limitedaccessstructures,vehiclesandvessels(mobileunits),openstructures (outdoorprocessing

facilities),towers,watersurroundedstructures,piers&helistops.

8. SpecialConstruction:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000shallapplyforallspecialconstructionviz.bleachers,foldingandtelescopic

seating, grandstand, hot tub, membrane public pool, residential pool, swimming pool, spa, air inflated

structure,

air

supported

structure,

membrane

structure,

tensioned

membrane

structure,

permanent

&

temporarystructures,tent,privatepartytentandweatheredmembranematerial.

9. EncroachmentsintothePublicRightofway:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000shallapply forprojection intoAlleys,spacebelow sidewalk,Balconiesand

Appendages,Doors,RoofDrainage,Airtightstructures&SkywalkBridges.

10.RoadTunnels,BridgesandotherLimitedAccessHighways:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000shallapply.

11.PassiveFireProtection FeaturesofFireProtectionandFireResistiveMaterialsandConstruction:

a)Everybuilding,

facility

or

structure

shall

be

constructed,

arranged,

equipped,

maintained,

and

operated

to

avoidunduedangertotheoccupantsfromfire,smoke,fumes,unsafeconditionsorresultingpanics.

b)RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,NFPA5000andNFPA220shallapply.

Guidelinenotes:

i Balancepassiveandactivefireprotectionmeasurestoreinforceandcomplimenteachother.

ii Implement key decisions related to passive fire protection made during design, construction andoccupancy.

iii Useoffireresistivebarrierstoslowspreadoffiretolargesecondaryitems.

iv Useconstructionbarriers toblock firespreadbetweenzones (wallassemblies,ceiling/floorassemblies,


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barriersbetweenoccupiedandconcealedplaces,firestopping inconcealedspacesandexteriorbarriers

toverticalspreadbetweenfloors).

v Design doors and windows to block fire spread between zones (Fire door assemblies and window

restrictionstoblockfirespreadbetweenbuildings/structures/plants).

vi Separatebuildings,facilitiesorstructuresenoughtopreventfirespreadbetweenthem.

vii Regulate design and operation of systems for heating, venting, and air conditioning to prevent theirservingasmechanismtotransfersmokeandgases intouncontaminatedoccupiedareas.(Thisshallalso

permitshutoffofairmovementinfires).

viii Plugverticalandhorizontalutilityopenings(pipes,cableducts,ACductsandcables)andpeepthrough(at

doors,columns&beams)bysuitablefireresistivesealant.

ix Considercompartmentationtocontainspreadoffire/smoke/heat.

x Fireretardanttreated(FRT)plywood: FRTplywoodshallnotbeused inanypartoftherooforroofing

systems. Existing FRT plywood installations shall be regularly inspected for structural integrity.

ReplacementofdamagedFRTplywoodmayrequireadditionalfireprotectionmeasuresifFRTplywoodis

tobereplacedwithmorecombustiblematerials.

xi Insulation: Thermal and acoustical insulationwith a flame spread (FS) ratingnothigher than75 and

smokedeveloped(SD)ratingnothigherthan150whentestedinaccordancewithASTME84(NFPA255)

shallbeused. Applicationofcellularplasticinsulationtobuildingexteriorsshallbeinaccordancewiththe

requirementsoftherelevantcode/standard. Cellularplasticshallnotbeusedforinteriorinsulation.

xii Roofcoveringsandroofdecks: Roofcoveringsapprovedand listedbyanNRTLshallbeused. TheUL

RoofingMaterials

and

Systems

Directory

lists

three

classes

(A,

B

and

C)

of

acceptable

roof

coverings

based

oncompliancewithUL790andNFPA256. RoofdeckassembliesshallbeUL listedasFireclassifiesor

equal listing or classification by an NRTL or FM approved except for fully sprinklered buildings and

buildingslessthan744m2.

xiii Wood: Woodusedforwalls,platforms,blocking,furringandsimilarapplicationsshallbefireretardant,

pressureimpregnated. Fireretardantcoatingsofintumescentpaintorotherfireretardantchemicalsare

notacceptableinlieuoffireretardanttreatment.

xiv Fire and Smoke Barriers: Fire and smoke barriers shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101.RelevantprovisionsofNFPA90AshallapplyfortreatmentofHVACductpenetrations,locationsofsmoke

dampersand smokedetector requirements. Subject to theapprovalofEHSFireDept smokedampers

maybeomitted inHVACductsthatpenetratesmokebarrierswherethesystem isdesignedtoperform

any

of

the

following

functions:

Function as an engineered smokecontrol system, including the provision of continuous air

movementwithairhandlingsystem.

Provideairtootherareasofthebuildingduringafireemergency.

Providepressuredifferentialsduringafireemergency.

12. InteriorFinish,includingfloorfinish,Contents&Furnishings:

a) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101andNFPA5000shallapply.

b) Restrictmaterialsused incontentsand furnishings to reduceheat release rateand smokegenerationrate&topreventunusualtoxichazardrelativetoquantityofsmokegenerated.

c) Addfireretardantstomaterialstoslowgrowthofheatreleaserate.

d) Restricttotal

fuel

load

to

limit

contents

based

in

total

fuel

potential.

e) Restrict liningsof rooms toprevent rapid flame spread (Restrictwallcoverings,ceilingcoverings,and

floorcoverings).

f) Restrictmaterialsinconcealedspaces(Restrictconcealedcombustiblesandconcealedspacelinings).

g) Dropoutceilings(foamgridpanels)shallnotbeused.

13. LiftsFireLifts/ElevatorsandConveyingSystems:

a) New lifts shall be designed in accordancewithASMEA 17.1which includesprovisions for a fire lift.RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101andNFPA5000shallapply.


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b) Allthefloorsshallbeaccessiblefor24hoursbythelifts.Theliftsprovided inthebuildingsshallnotbe

consideredasameansofescapeincaseofemergency.

c) Theliftmachineroomshallbeseparatedandnoothermachineryshallbeinstalledtherein.

d) Liftsdesigned in accordancewithDubaiMunicipality standards shall alsobeapproved subject to theconditionthatthefollowingrequirementsarestrictlymet:

i) Theelevatorshafttobeofthe2Hourfireresistantconstruction.ii) Elevatortobefittedwithprotectedandstandbypowersupplies.

iii) Smokeventingprovisionshallbeprovidedtotheseliftshafts.iv) Elevatorsshallreturntothelevelofexitdischargeincaseofemergency,andinthecaseofthe

emergencybeingontheLED,aalternativefloorshallbeusedasdefinedbytheFireSafetyStrategy

14. BuildingsServiceandFireProtectioninstallations/fireextinguishingSystemsandEquipment:

a) Design of new, andmodifications to existing buildings and facilities shall be in accordancewith the

requirementsof these regulationswhichdescribe specific fireprotectiondesign criteria. Design is to

incorporateredundantfireprotectionconcepts,employingactivefireprotectionthroughautomaticfire

suppression and detection systems, passive fire barrier features, and limiting combustible fuel load

withinthebuildingsinordertocontrolandminimizepotentiallosses.

Completeautomatic firesuppressionsystemsare tobeprovidedand installed inaccordancewiththe

applicable NFPAcodes/standards forallprojects (regardlessof fundingsources)where themaximum

credible fire loss (MCFL)withoutautomatic fire suppressionwould result in the lossofuseofa vital

structureor

equipment.

Inaddition to theabove requirement, fireextinguishingsystemsshallbeprovidedwhere requiredby

applicableNFPAcodes/standards.

When the criteria above does not apply, automatic fire suppression and/or detection may still be

warrantedbasedonanyofthefollowingfactors:

(i) Programmaticimportance(ii) Effectsonoperations(iii)Costvs.benefit

(iv)Exposure

(v) Futureconditions

b) FixedFireFighting Installations/FireExtinguishingSystems:Thefixedfirefighting installations/systems,sorequired,shallmostlyinclude[butnotlimitedto]thefollowing:

(i) HoseReel.

(ii) SprinklerincludingEarlySuppressionFastResponse(ESFR)sprinklerssystem

(iii) WaterSpraySystem

(iv) AutomaticSmoke/Heat/Flame/LowExplosiveLimit(LEL)Detectors.(v) Smokeandheatventilationsystem.(vi) Delugefoamorwatersprinkler&foamorwaterspraysystems.

(vii) ClosedHeadfoamwatersprinklersystem.

(viii)Totalfloodingsystems(ofappropriateextinguishingagent(s).)

(ix) FoamPourerSystem.

(x) Foam/Watermonitors.(xi) HydrantsandHoseBoxes.(xii) FirePumps&(xiii) FireWaterTanks.(xiv)PrivateFireServiceMains

(xv) CleanAgentFireExtinguishingSystems

c) FireDetection&FireAlarmSystems:Everybuilding,facilityorstructureshallbeprovidedwithsuitablefiredetection/alarmsystemscapableofenablingearlydetectionoffireandwarningoccupantsofthe

existenceoffire.


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When fire protection systems are installed in buildings/facilities they are to be compatiblewith and

connectedto(whereavailable),thesitewidefirealarmmonitoringsystem.

Firealarm installationsshallcomplywiththe requirementsandrecommendationsofNFPA72,project

specifications, and EHSFire Dept and Dubai Civil Defence requirements (24 X 7 CentralMonitoring

System).

AllnewfirealarmsystemsshallbeaddressableunlessotherwisepermittedbyEHSFireDept.

(i)Specialrequirements

Wheremultiple firealarm controlpanelsareprovided they shallbe interconnected inaClassA

(Style6or

7)

network

arrangement.

Allfirealarmsystemsshallbemonitoredbyasupervisingstation.

All firealarmcircuitsshallbe installed inconduit (EMT, IMT,or rigid). Theuseof firealarmMC

cablemaybepermitted,subjecttotheapprovalofEHSFireDept

SignalingLine,notificationappliance,andpowercircuitsshalleachbeinseparateconduit.(Referto

Appendices36&37andreferAppendix49forchecklists)

(ii) PublicAddress

Separate public address systems shall be provided for nonemergency communication where

desired/needed. Fire alarm systems shall not be used to address the public in nonemergency

situations.

d) Portable Fire Extinguishers: Every building, facility or structure shall be provided with portable fire

extinguishers

of

types,

capacities,

numbers,

and

locations

appropriate

to

the

individual

building

or

structurewithdueregardtothecharacterof itsoccupancy.Allthe fireextinguishersshallconformto

thestandardscurrentlyapprovedbyUAE/CivilDefenseauthorities.

e) SprinklerSystems

(i) FireSprinklerSystemdesigncriteriashallcomplywithNFPA13.

(ii) Thefollowingminimumdesigncriteriashallbemet:

Hydrauliccalculationsmustbeusedfordesign. Pipescheduledesignwillnotbeaccepted.

Reductions in thehydraulicallymost remoteareaallowed inNFPA13with theuseofquick

responsesprinklersarenotpermitted.

Variation indischarge from individual sprinklerheads in thehydraulicallymost remote area

shallbeaspertherespectivedensitycurves.

Thecalculatedpipevelocityshallnotexceed20ft/sec(6.1m/sec).

Safetymargin:Thetotaldemandwaterflowandpressuremustbeat least10% lessthanthe

availablewaterflowandpressure.

Pipeschedule:Schedule40orgreatershallbeused forallsprinklerpiping lessthan4 inches

(100mm). Schedule10,40,orgreatershallbeusedforsprinklerpiping4inches(100mm)and

larger.

Butterflyvalvesmaybeusedonlyonpiping4inches(100mm)andless.

GatevalvesshallbeOS&Ystyle.

Useofrestrictiveorifices,reducingflanges,unions,andplainendfittingswillnotbepermitted.

Branchoutletmechanicalfittingsandclamptypefittingsshallnotbepermitted.

Compact shelving shall be protected with automatic sprinkler system meeting the

requirementsofNFPA909

f) StandpipeSystems

i. When required, standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 14, Installation of

StandpipeandHoseSystems.

ii. Residualpressurerequirementsmaybeomittedforbuildingsunder150ft(45m)inheightwherefire

department apparatus are expected to boost pressure in standpipe systems. Piping for standpipe

systems shall be designed by hydraulic calculation to show that the fire department pumper,

connectedtoafiredepartmentconnection,candelivertheneededflowandpressureatthetopmost

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iii. ClassIstandpipesystemsshallbeprovidedinexitstairwaysofbuildingsfourstoriesormoreinheight.

Thesesystemsshallnot includehose.21/2by11/2(63.5by38mm)reducers,withcaps,shallbe

providedatallfiredepartmentvalves.

iv. ClassIstandpipesystemsshallalsobeprovided innonsprinkleredfacilitieswhereallportionsofthe

buildingcannotbereachedwith200feetoffirefightinghoselinesextendedfromtheexteriorofthebuilding, regardless of building height. Locate FD hose connections such that all portions of the

buildingcanbereachedwith100ft.(30.5m)ofhoseplus30ft.(9.14m)ofhosestream.

v. CombinedClassIIandClassIIIstandpipesarenotpermitted.

g) PrivateSystemsi. Privatewaterdistributionsystemsandwatersupplies shallbe installedinaccordancewithNFPA24

NFPA20,NFPA22andAWWAM31

ii. Supply Duration andMain Size Criteria: Thewater supply for fire protection shall haveminimum

supplydurationof2hours. Newprimarydistributionmainsshallinnocasebesmallerthan12inches

(300mm),building/facility loops shallbe8 inches (200mm)or larger,and fixed suppression feeds

shall,innocase,besmallerthan6inches(150mm).

iii. DistributionSystem:Fireprotectionwatersupplydistributionsystemsforallnewinstallationsshallbe

loopedtoprovidetwowayflow,withsectionalvalvesarrangedtoprovidealternatewaterflowpaths

toanypointinthesystem.

iv. IndependentSources:

Facilities

having

an

MPFL

in

excess

of

AED

200

million

shall

have

two

independentsourcesoffireprotectionwater.

v. Hydrants:FirehydrantsshallbeUL listed,FMapproved,or listedorclassifiedbyanNRTLand shallhave two 21/2inch (65mm) hose outlets and one 41/2inch (115mm) suction connectionwith

national standard fire hose threads in accordance with NFPA 24 and NFPA 1963, Fire Hose

Connections.

Hydrantsshallbeabovegroundtype.

Hydrantsshallbeinstalledadjacenttopavedareas,accessibletofiredepartmentapparatus/vehicles.

Hydrantsshallnotbecloserthan3feet(1m)norfartherthan7ft(2.1m)fromtheroadwayshoulder

orcurb line. Hydrantsshallbe installedwithnot lessthan6inch(65mm)connectiontothesupply

main,andvalvedattheconnection. Barrelsshallbelongenoughtopermitatleast18inch(450mm)

clearance

between

the

center

of

the

4

1/2

inch

(115

mm)

suction

connection

and

grade.

The

ground

shallbegradedsothatanysurfacedrainageisawayfromthehydrant.

InstallationshallbeinaccordancewithNFPA24. Suctionconnectionshouldbeperpendiculartothe

streettoallowstraightlinedconnectiontothepumper.

Asufficientnumberofhydrantsshallbeprovidedsothathosestreamdemandcanbemetwithout

takingmorethan1,250gpm(4,740L/min)fromanysinglehydrant. Hydrantsmustalsobespacedin

accordancewiththefollowingrequirements:

Allpartsofthebuildingexteriorshallbewithin350ft(106m)ofahydrantwithconsideration

given toaccessibility andobstructions. Hydrants shallbe locatedwith consideration given to

emergencyvehicleaccess.

Atleastonehydrantshallbelocatedwithin150ft(45m)ofthefiredepartmentconnection.

Hydrantsprotectingstoragefacilitiesaretobespacedamaximumof300ft(91m)apart.

Hydrantslocated

adjacent

to

parking

areas

or

other

vehicle

traffic

areas,

shall

be

protected

by

bollards. Thebollardsshallbelocatedsotheyarenotdirectlyinfrontofanoutlet.

(RefertoAppendix33)

Guidelinenotes:

i.SmokeControl&HeatVentilationSystem: Smoke&Heatventsshallbeconsidered inbuildingswhereahighrateofheatreleaseisanticipatedduringafire. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA92A,NFPA92BandBSEN

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ii.Waterdemandsforsprinkleredbuildings,facilitiesorstructures:Thewaterdemandrequiredforsprinkler

protection shall take into considerationoccupancy,dischargedensity,design areaand typeof sprinkler

system(wetordry),typeofconstructionandotherbuildingfeatures.

iii.Waterdemands forhosestreams:Hosestreamsshallbeneededconcurrentlywithsprinklerdischarge in

ordertoeffectfinalextinguishmentortowetdownadjacentareas/structures.

iv.Totalwaterdemand forsprinkleredoccupancies:The totalwaterdemand forsprinkleredoccupancies isequaltothesumofthedomestic/industrialdemandplusthesprinklersystem(s)waterdemandandhose

stream(s) demand. The total demand shall be available at the sprinkler system connection to the

underground main and at the pressure necessary to produce the required sprinkler density over the

requiredhydraulicallymostremoteareaofsprinkleroperation.

Waterdemandforspecialfacilities,familyhousing,piledorrackstorage,rubbertirestorage,flammable&

combustibleliquidstorageshallbedeterminedonthebasisofrelevantNFPAcodes.

v.Water supplypressure requirements: Pressure required for sprinkleredbuildings, facilitiesor structuresshall be themost demanding pressure of the domestic / industrial demand, sprinkler demand or hose

streamdemandandshallbedeterminedbyhydrauliccalculations.

vi.Quantities of water required: Requirements for fire protection water storage shall be based on theassumptionthattherewillbeonlyonefireatatime. Thequantityofwaterrequiredshallbeequaltothe

product of the fire protectionwater demand and the required duration. This quantity represents fire

protectionrequirementsonlyandshallbeavailableatalltimes. Watersupplyfordomestic,industrialand

other

demands

shall

be

added

to

these

requirements

to

determine

the

total

amount

of

water

that

is

necessaryatthebuilding,facilityorstructure. Thewaterstorageshallbeselfreplenishing. Itshallreach

required volume during normal consumption within 48 hours and within 24 hours curtailing normal

consumption.

vii. Thepumps:Pumpsshallhaveadequatecapacitywithreliablepowerandwatersupply.Theyshallconform

totherequirementsofNFPA20.Firepumps,driversandotherequipmentincludingautomaticaccessories

shall be listed byUL, approved by FM or listed or classified byNRTL. Fire pumps shall be located in a

detached,noncombustiblepumphouseorlocatedina2hoursfireratedroomwithdirectaccessfromthe

exterior. A secondary fire pump shall be providedwhen thewater supply cannot support 25% of the

sprinklersinthehydraulicallymostremotedesignareawiththeprimaryfirepumpoutofservice.

viii.FireMains: Useof firemains for the services like irrigation,process&domesticpurposes shallnotbe

permitted.

PressureRegulating Valves (PRVs): PRVs are restricted in use on fire protectionwater systems.Where

essential,PRVsshallbeinstalledonindividualserviceratherthanonmainpiping.WherePRVsareprovided

in distributionmains supplying systems or portions of systems with fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler

systemsorother installed fireprotection, the following features shallbeprovided to safeguard against

failuresandtofacilitatemaintenance:

a) ControlvalvesoneachsideofthePRVs.

b) BypassaroundPRVs.

AlsorefertoAppendix31

ix.FoamSystems:FoaminstallationsshallbeinaccordancewithNFPA11,NFPA11AandNFPA16.FormoreinformationrefertotheNFPAFireProtectionHandbookandFMGlobalDataSheets.

x.DryChemical Extinguishing Systems:Dry chemical extinguishing systems shall conform toNFPA17.Dry

chemicalagentsshallnotbeusedprotectsensitiveelectronics.Drychemicalextinguishingsystemsareno

longerULlistedorFMapprovedfortheprotectionofcookingequipment.

xi.CarbonDioxideSystems:CarbondioxidesystemsshallconformtoNFPA12.

xii.WetChemicalsExtinguishingSystems:WetChemicalSystemsshallconformtoNPFA17A.

xiii.CleanAgentFireExtinguishingSystems:Cleanagentfireextinguishingsystemsaresuitableforprotectionof

certaintypesofspecialoccupancies,hazardsandfacilitiesandshallconformtoNFPA2001.Cleanagentfire

extinguishingsystemsshallnotbeinstalledasasubstituteforrequiredautomaticsprinklersystems. Stand

alonecontrolpanelsthatare listed forreleasingdeviceserviceandmonitoredby thebuilding firealarm


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systemshallbeprovided. Carefulconsiderationshallbegiventocompartmentunder/overpressurization

during the discharge of total flooding clean agent systems. Pressure relieving vents, located near the

finished ceiling,maybenecessary to regulate rapidpressure changesduringdischarge. Manufacturers

recommended procedures relative to enclosure venting shall be compliedwith. Amanually activated

exhaustsystemtofacilitatetheextractionofanyremainingcleanagentaftertherequiredholdtimeofthe

total flooding clean agent system shallbe provided. The exhaust system can be integrated intoHVAC

systemfortheenclosure.

xiv.CookingEquipmentSuppressionSystems:

a) AllcommercialgreasehoodandductsshallmeettherequirementsofNFPA96andNFPA17A.

b) Greaseductsshallbeprotectedbyapprovedproducts,designedwithclearancereductionmethodsandinstalledasfireratedenclosures.

xv.WaterMistFireProtectionSystems:WatermistfireprotectionsystemsshallconformtoNFPA750.Water

mistfireprotectionsystemsshallnotbeinstalledasasubstituteforrequiredautomaticsprinklersystems.

xvi.EmergencyWarningSystemshallincludeboth:audibleandvisualalarms.

xvii. SeismicCriteria:Fireprotection systems shallbedesignedand installed towithstand seismicevents in

accordance with the applicable NFPA standards except as required by other criteria for safety class

equipment.

15. MeansofAccess/Accessibility:

a) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000shallapply.

b) Nobuilding, facilityor structure shall be erected so as todeprive anyotherbuilding of themeansofaccess.

c) Theapproachroadtothebuildingandopenspacesonitsallsidesupto6mwidthandthelayoutforthe

sameshallbedoneinconsultationwithEHSFireDepartmentandthesameshallbeofallweatherground

accesshard surface capable of taking theweight of the heaviest fire vehicle availablewith FireDept.

/DubaiCivilDefence.

d) Mainentrancestothepremisesshallbeofadequatewidthtoalloweasyaccesstothefirevehiclesandin

nocaseitshallmeasurelessthan5meters.Theentrancegateshallfoldbackagainstthecompoundwall

ofthepremises,thusleavingtheexterioraccesswaywithintheplotfreeformovementoftheFire/Civil

DefenceVehicles.Ifarchwayisprovidedoverthemainentrance,theheightofthearchwayshallnotbeat

aheight

less

that

4m.

e) Anylockingdevicecontrollingvehicleaccessshallbeundercontrolof24hoursecuritypersonnellocatedatthespecificfacility.

f) Buildings,facilitiesorstructureswithfiredepartmentconnectionsforsprinklerorstandpipesystemsshallbeprovidedwithsuitableallweathergroundaccesssurfaceforpumperapparatuswithin45mofsuchfire

departmentconnections.

g) TheprovisionsofPart5Section5oftheseregulationsshallbecompliedwith.

h) RefertoAppendix6fortherequirementsconcerningFireDepartmentVehicleAccess.

16. MeansofEgress:

a) Everybuilding,

facility

or

structure

shall

be

provided

with

safest

means

of

egress

and

other

safeguards

of

kinds, numbers, locations and capacities appropriate to the individual building or structurewith due

regard to type of occupancy, the capabilities of the occupants, number of persons exposed, the fire

protectionavailable,thetypeofconstructionofthebuildingorstructureandotherfactorsnecessaryto

providealloccupantswithareasonabledegreeofsafety. Therequisitenumberandsizeofvariousexits

shall be providedbased on thepopulation in each room, area and floorbased on theoccupant load,

capacityofexits,traveldistanceandheightofbuildings. (RefertoAppendix7)

b) Adequatemeansofegressshallbeprovidedineverybuilding,facilityorstructure,wherethesize,areaofoccupancyandotherarrangements[thatarelikelytoendangertheoccupantsattemptingtouseasingle

meansofegress]areblockedbyfireorsmoke.Allsuchmeansofegressshallbesoarrangedtominimize


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thepossibilityoftheirsbeingrenderedimpassablebythesameemergencyconditions.

c) Everyexitstairwayandotherverticalopeningsbetweenfloorsofabuilding,facilityorstructureshallbesuitably enclosed or protected as necessary to afford reasonable safety to occupantswhile using the

meansofegressandtopreventthespreadof fire,smokeor fumesthroughtheverticalopenings from

floortofloorbeforetheoccupantshavereachedthenearestexit.

d) Exitsshallbesoarrangedthattheymaybereachedwithoutpassingthroughanotheroccupiedunitexceptincaseofresidentialbuildings.

e) MeansofegresscomponentshallcomplywithNFPA101andNFPA5000.

f) Thepopulation

in

rooms,

areas

of

floors

shall

be

calculated

based

on

the

occupant

load

factors

given

in

theAppendix8totheseregulations.

g) Common path, DeadEnd and Travel Distance limits etc. shall comply with Appendix9 to these

regulations.

h) IlluminationofmeansofEgress shallbeprovided inaccordancewithNFPA101 foreverybuildingand

structurewhererequired.

i) Emergency lighting facilities formeansofegressshallbeprovided inaccordancewithNFPA101forthebuildingsandstructureswhererequired.

j) WalkingsurfacesinmeansofegressshallcomplywithNFPA5000.

k) EveryrampusedasacomponentinmeansofegressshallconformtothegeneralrequirementsofNFPA

5000.

l) AreasofrefugeshallconformtoNFPA5000.

m) SlidEscapesshallbepermittedasacomponentinameansofegresswherepermittedinNFPA5000.

n) Locks, latches,alarmdevices,delayedegress locks,accesscontrolledegressdoors,Panichardware,Fire

exithardware,Selfclosingdevices,Powereddoors,revolvingdoors,turnstiles,doorsinfoldingpartitions,

balanced doors, horizontal sliding doors, stairs, curved stairs, spiral stairs, winders, landings, guards,

handrails,bridgesandbalconiesetcshallcomplywithrelevantsectionsofNFPA5000&NPFA101.

o) Corridors:Egresscorridorsshallnotbeusedasaportionofasupply,returnorexhaustairsystemserving

adjoining areas. Air transfer opening(s) shall not be permitted inwalls or in doors separating egress

corridors from adjoining areas. Exception: Toilet rooms, bath rooms, shower rooms, sink closets and

similarauxiliary

spaces

opening

directly

onto

the

egress

corridor.

p) Stairways:Stairsshallbeconstructedofconcrete,steeloracombinationoftwo. Woodconstructionshall

notbeused.Treadsshallbeprovidedwithnonskidnosingsoran integralabrasive ineh treadsurface.

Stairways that are part of the egress pattern shall havewidths, run lengths, landings, treads, risers,

handrails, guardrails, headroom, door sizes, door swings, door ratings, interior finishes,windows and

otheropeningsinaccordancewithNFPA101andNFPA80.

q) Scissorstaircasesarenotpermitted

Guidelinenotes:

i Exitshallbeeitherofhorizontalorverticaltype.Anexitmaybedoorway,corridorandpassagewaystoan

internalstaircaseorexternalstaircase,rampsortoverandahorterraceswhichhaveaccesstothestreetor

toroof

of

abuilding.

An

exit

leading

to

an

adjoining

building

at

the

same

level.

ii Doorsofsmallindividualroomssuchasofficesarenotconsideredasexitsunlesstheyactuallyleaddirectly

totheopenair.

iii Doorsoflargeroomsareconsideredtobeexits.

iv Aninteriorpassagewaydoesnotbecomepartofanexituntilitisenclosedasafirecompartmentwithatleasthalfanhourfireresistance.

v Whereanexternalstairwayexistsitshallbeensuredthattheuseofitatthetimeoffireisnotprejudiced

bysmokeandflameissuingfromopenings(e.g.Windows,doors)intheexternalfaceofthebuilding.

vi Internal stairways [asmeans of escape/egress] shall be suitably enclosed or protected as necessary to


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affordreasonablesafetytooccupantsandtopreventspreadoffire,smokeorfumesthroughthevertical

stairwayopening.

vii Lifts,escalators,andrevolvingdoorsnottobeconsideredasEXITS.

viii Adequatecapacityofallescapesroutepaths/passageways.

ix Protectionforescapepaths/passageways:a) Mark/signpost.

b) Markexitpaths/passagewaysclearlyandlightthem.

c) Restrictfuelloadsandfinishesinexitpaths/passageways.

d) Enclosestairways.

x Useconstructionbarrierstokeepfireout.

xi Usesmokecontrolmethodstoprotectatmosphereinexitpaths.

xii Escapetooutsideortoprotectedplaceoradequatedefenseofplaceswhereoccupantsshouldremain.

xiii Avoidanceofmakeshiftsecurityarrangements.

xiv Escaperoutesshallbelightedinsuchamannerthattheycanbeusedinafirewhenafailureofalocalelectricalcircuitisprobable.

xv EscapelightingshallbedistinguishedfromtheEmergencylightingwhichmightbeprovided,onfailureof

amainssupply,byastandbygenerator. Suchemergencylightingprobablywillnotfunctioninafiredue

tolocalcircuitfailureandescapelightingshallbeprovidedbyselfcontainedfittingswhicharecapableof

runningfor

aset

period

of

time.

The

provisions

of

NFPA

70

(Article

700)

shall

be

complied

with.

xvi Escapelightingsshallbeprovided/sitedatbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

a)EachExitDoor.

b)NearEachStaircaseSoEachFlightReceivesDirectLight.

c)EachOtherChangeofFloor.

d)NearChangesofDirection.

e)NearEachIntersection.

f)NearEachFireAlarmCallPoint.

g)NearFireFightingEquipment.

h)OutsideEachFinalExitandClosetoit.

i)LiftCars.

j)

Plant

Rooms.

Escapelightingsshallalsobeprovidedtoilluminateexitsandsafetysigns.

xvii Egress lightsare fixturesconnectedtonormalpowersupplysystemsandare to functionsatall timeswhenthebuildingisoccupied.

xviii Emergencylightsorstandbylightsarenormallybatterytypeemergencyunitequipmentthatprovidenoilluminationuntilfailureoftheegresslightingcircuit. Theseunitsserveasabackupforegresslights.

xix Thecolouroftheexitsignsshallbegreen.

Part(5)Sections1to30

(Miscellaneous)

1. CriteriaforstorageconfigurationforJAFZAPBUs/LIUs.(RefertoAppendix 10)

2. HazardousAreaProtectionconcerningAssemblyOccupancies,HotelsandDormitories:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000andNFPA101shallapply.

3) BuildingRehabilitation

RelevantprovisionofNFPA5000dealingwithrepair,renovation,modification,reconstruction,changeofuse

andchangeofoccupancyclassification,addition,damagedorunsafebuildings,historicbuildings&structures

etc.shallapply.


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4) SafeguardsDuringConstructiona) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,NFPA241,NFPA70&NFPA1dealingwithsafeguardingconstruction,

alteration,demolitionoperations,protectionofutilities,temporarylight&poweranduseofexplosivesetc.

shallapply.(RefertoAppendix11)

b) Separatealloccupiedareas fromdemolition, renovation,orconstructionactivitiesby temporary smoke

tightconstructionpartitionsofgypsumboardorotherapprovednoncombustibleor limitedcombustible

material in accordancewith the requirements ofNFPA 241. Barrier design shall be detailed in project

documents.

Partitionsshallbefullheight,extendingthroughsuspendedceilingstothefloorslaborroofdeckaboveand

shallbe

one

hour

fire

rated,

unless

sprinklers

are

installed

and

are

operational

on

both

sides

of

the

temporarypartitionwhereuponthepartitionmaybepermittedtoterminateattheceiling inaccordance

withNFPA241.

Note: Thisrequirementisduetotheinherentlygreaterpotentialforfireorhazardousmaterialsincidents

associatedwiththecombustiblesandoperationsofdemolition/construction. Thisrisk ismadeworseby

thelikelihoodofcompromisedfireprotectionsystemsandfire/smokeresistantconstruction.Thisdoesnot

obviate the need to provide other protectivemeasures to contain dust and debris as required by EHS

regulations.

Sprinklersareconsideredtobeoperationalwhentheyare installed inaccordancewithNFPA13(spacing,

protection,distancefromtheceiling,etc.)andthereisasufficientautomaticwatersupply.

Phaseconstructionasnecessarytoensurethatexitsarenotobstructedorreduced inwidth.Ifexitsmust

beobstructed

during

construction,

provide

alternate

exit

routes

during

each

phase

of

construction

and

identifythealternateroutesontheconstructiondrawings.

Minimizeoravoiddisruptions to firealarmand sprinkler systems. Delineatephasingof construction to

ensurethat installationsofnewsystemsareexpedited,andwherepossible,maintainexistingsystems in

serviceuntilthereplacementsystemisoperational.

c) Stopwork:Theconsultantsandthemaincontractorsshallberesponsibleforensuringthattheconstruction

ofbuildings, facilitiesor structures is carriedout in compliancewith the required standards.They shall

immediately stop the work when contrary is observed in order to (i) correct any deviation from the

requirementsofEHSFireDept./AHJand(ii)correctorabateanunsafeconditionposingsignificantriskof

fire,explosionoraccident.

d) Theconstructionworkthat isnot inconformancewiththerequirementsofEHSFireDept./AHJshallbesubjecttorectificationwhichmayincludestoppageoftheworkanddemolition.

e) Removal of Construction Debris: The consultants, Contractors& Subcontractors shall ensure that all

hazardous,Combustibleand flammableconstructiondebrisare removedregularly fromconstructionsite

anddisposedofinaccordancewiththerequirementofEHSDept.

5) Temporary buildings, facilities or structures at construction sites for the use of offices and labour

accommodation:

a) Writtenrequestforapprovalofconstructionoftemporarybuildings,facilitiesorstructuresatconstructionsitesshallbesubmittedtoEHSFireDept.

b) EHSFireDeptreservestherighttoapprovesuchbuildings,facilitiesorstructures.

(Referto

Appendix

12).

6) Covered temporary structures Enclosed tents normally used for events/activities such as stage shows,

concerts,circus,exhibitions,tradefairs,sportingevents&celebratoryfunctions:

a) WrittenrequestforapprovalforconstructionoftemporarystructuresshallbesubmittedtoEHSFireDept.

b) EHSFireDeptreservestherighttoapprovesuchstructures.(RefertoAppendix13)

7) MarinasandBoatyards:

a) MarinecraftshallcomplywiththelawsoftheUAEandNFPA302FireProtectionStandardforPleasureandCommercialMotorCraft.


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b) Allboatsanddockingareasshallbeequippedwithportablefireextinguishers. Thenumberandtypeof

extinguishersshallbeasspecifiedinNFPA302.

c) Smokedetectorsshallbeprovidedonboatshavingsleepingquarters.

d) Allinboardpoweredboatswithanenclosedenginecompartmentshallhaveafiresuppressionsystemintheenginespace.

e) Watersupplyforfireprotectioninmarinas,piers,andboatyardsshallbeprovidedinaccordancewiththelatesteditionsofNFPA13StandardfortheInstallationofSprinklerSystems,NFPA14Standardforthe

InstallationofStandpipesandHoseSystems,andNFPA24StandardfortheInstallationofPrivateFire

ServiceMainsandTheirAppurtenances.

f) Standpipesshall

be

provided

for

piers

or

marine

docks

where

the

hose

lay

from

the

responding

fire

apparatusisinexcessof150feetlongperNFPA303FireProtectionStandardforMarinasandBoatyards,

orwheredeemednecessarybyEHSFireDept

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA303shallapply. Also,relevantEHSregulationsshallapply.

8) MarineTerminals,PiersandWharves:

RelevantprovisionsofNFPA307shallapply.Also,relevantEHSregulationsshallapply.

9) QualityAssuranceDuringConstruction


GuidelineNote:

Relevant

chapters

of

NFPA

5000

dealing

with

energy

efficiency,

Elevators

and

conveying

system,

Plumbing

system, Exterior wall construction, Interior Environment, High Hazard Contents, Structural Design; Soils,

FoundationsandRetainingWalls,RoofAssembliesandRoofStructures,FloorResistantDesign&construction,

Encroachments into thepublicRightofway, concrete,Aluminum,Masonry, Steel,WoodGlassandGlazing;

GypsumBoard,LathandPlasterandPlasticsshallapply.

10)PerformanceBasedDesign(PBD):

a) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101andNFPA5000shallapply.

b) Performancebasedfiresafetydesignmethodsshallbeappliedtotherenovation,restoration,remodeling

ormodernization of existing facilities to address the evaluation of a sub system, system or complete

buildingwhenitisnotpossibletomeettheprovidedprescriptiverequirementsfornewconstruction.

c) Newbuildings,

facilities

or

structures

for

which

established

prescriptive

NFPA

code

criteria

exist

shall

not

be

permittedtouseperformancebasedfireandlifesafetydesignmethods.

d) Performancebased fire safety design methods may be permitted by EHSFire Dept / AHJ for uniquefacilitieswhere the usermandates requirements and objectives that are not addressed by established

prescriptiverequirementsofNFPAcodesortheseregulations.

e) PerformancebasedfiresafetydesignmethodsshallnotbeusedtoeliminaterequiredexitingrequirementsnorshallitbeusedtoeliminateautomaticsprinklersystemsrequiredbyrelevantNFPAcodes.

f) Performancebased fire safetydesign report shallbepreparedby theconcerned fireprotectionexpert /specialist indicating that thebuilding, facilityor structurewasdesignedusing a performancebased fire

safetydesignapproachasmaypermittedbyEHSFireDept/AHJ. Itshallconvey theexpectedhazards,

risksand systemperformanceover theentirebuilding lifecycle. It shallalso include theproject scope,

designgoals

and

objectives,

performance

criteria,

design

fire

scenarios,

critical

design

assumptions,

critical

design features, final design, design engineers qualifications & capabilities and data and evaluation

methodreferences.(RefertoFireDeptforrelevantproceduretobefollowed).

11)StandbyPower

a) A standby emergency / electric generator shall be installed to provide power to staircase, emergencylightingsystemsfirelifts,firepumps,pressurizationfanandblowers,smokeextractionanddampersystem

incaseoffailureofnormalelectricalsupply.Thegeneratorshallbecapableoftakingstartingcurrentofall

themachinesandcircuitsstatedabovesimultaneously.

b) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,110&NFPA111shallapply.


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12)Basements

a) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000includingthatofundergroundspacesshallapply.

b) Thebasementshallnotbenormallyusedforresidentialpurposes.

c) Theaccesstothebasementshallbeseparatefromthemainandalternatestaircaseprovidingaccessand

exitfromhigherfloors.Wherethestaircaseisincontinuousthesameshallbeofenclosedtypeservingasa

fire separation from the basement floor and higher floors. Open ramps shall be permitted if they are

constructedwithin the building line subject to the condition that adequate arrangements aremade to

prevententryofsurfacedrainageintothebasement.

d) Eachbasement

shall

be

separately

ventilated.

The

standard

of

ventilation

shall

be

the

same

as

required

by

the particular occupancy or relevant NFPA codes. Any deficiency shall bemet by providing adequate

mechanicalventilationintheformofblowers,exhaustfans,airconditioningsystemsetc.

e) Thebasementshallnotbepartitioned.

13)ElectricalServices/Systems:

a) RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000shallapply.

b) Theelectricaldistributioncables/wiringshallbe laid inseparateduct.Theductshallbesealedatevery

floorwithnoncombustiblematerialshavingthesamefireresistanceasthatoftheduct.

c) Watermains,telephonelines,gaspipesoranyotherservice lineshallnotbelaidintheductforelectrical

cables.

d) Separate circuits for fire and other pumps, water pumps, lifts, staircases, and corridor lighting andpressurizingsystemshallbeprovideddirectlyfromthemainswitchgearpanel.

e) AllelectricalservicesshallbesubjecttoDEWAapproval.

14)MechanicalSystems:


15)AirConditioning,Ventilation&SmokeManagementSystems

a) WarmAirHeatingandAirConditioning systemsshallcomplywithNFPA90Bforfollowingoccupancies:

i) One ortwo familydwellingsorii) Serve

spaces

not

exceeding

708

Cu.

M.

b) Installationof AirConditioning systemsshallcomplywithNFPA90Afor followingoccupancies:

i) ServeBuildingsofTypesIII,IVandVconstructionof heightover3storiesii) Servespacesexceeding708Cu.M.

c) SmokeExtractSystemsshallcomplywithNFPA91.d) SmokeControlSystemsshallcomplywithNFPA92A.

e) SmokeManagementSystemsshallcomplywithNFPA92B.

(RefertoAppendices14&15)

f) Standard for ventilation Control and fire protection of commercial cooking operationNFPA 96 shall be

compliedwith.

16)Transformers:

Indoor and outdoor transformers shall be installed and located in accordance with the requirements /

standardsofDubaiElectricityandWaterAuthority(DEWA)

17)StationeryCombustionEngines,GasTurbinesandGenerators:

Engines,gasturbinesandgeneratorsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththerequirementofNFPA37.

18)GasService:


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GasservicemainsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththerequirementsofNFPA54andNFPA58GasService

mains shall not be permitted within the perimeter of foundation lines. Natural draft cross ventilation for

buildingcrawlspacescontaininggasservicepipingshallbeprovided.Supplyconnectionsfromthegasservice

mainsabovegradeoutsidethefoundationwallshallberaisedandpassedthroughafullswingjointorloopof

metallictubingbeforeenteringthebuilding.Thiswillavoidpiperuptureintheeventofdifferentialsettlement

or earthquake. Pressure regulators shall be located outside of buildings or vent to the outside. Refer to

Appendix 16.

19)InformationTechnologyFacilities:

a) Inaddition

to

compliance

with

NFPA

75,

mission

critical

IT

spaces,

research

laboratories,

and

other

operations vital to stakeholders/owner shall be protected by the following active and passive fire

protectionmeasures:

i. 2hourfireratedenclosures.

ii. Veryearlywarningsmokedetection.

iii. Cleanagentfiresuppressionsystemorotherapprovedactivesystem.

iv. Cleanagent,watermist,orCO2portablefireextinguisherandonewaterextinguisherforclassAfires.

v. Asignshallbelocatedadjacenttoeachfireextinguishertoplainlyindicatethetypeoffireforwhichitisintended.

vi. Drychemicalfireextinguishersshallnotbepermitted.

b) Combustiblestorage,suchaspaperstock, inks,andunusedrecordingmediawithinthecomputerroom

shallbe

restricted

to

the

minimum

necessary

for

efficient

operations,

and

shall

be

stored

in

closed

metal

cabinets.

c) LAN rooms and similar second tier IT spaces shallbeenclosedwith1hour fire rated construction,be

protectedwithsprinklersandsmokedetection,andkeptfreeofcombustiblestorage.

d) Where trash receptacles are specified as part of the design only noncombustible containers shall be

specified.

20) UtilityRooms,ShopAreasandIncidentalUseSpaces

a) Combustiblematerials(e.g.,lumber,plastic,mountingboards,etc.)shallnotbestockpiledinshopareas,

butshallbestored indesignatedstorageareas. Theseareasshallbeseparatedfromadjacentspacesby

1hour fireratedconstructionandprotectedwith firesuppressionsystemsdesignedspecifically forthe

fuelloadandstorage

b)

c) .econfiguration.

d) Unsprinkleredstorageroomsandsprinkleredstorageroomsover100sq.ft.(9.3sqm)shallbeenclosed

with1hourratedfirebarriers.

e) IncidentalUseareasshallbeenclosedwithratedbarriersasrequiredbyapplicablecodesandstandards.IneachcasethemostrestrictiverequirementofNFPAcodesandthese regulations shall be followed.

21.TrashDumpsters

Iflocatedinsideorwithin30feet(10m)ofabuilding,trashdumpstersshallbeplacedwithina2hourfire

ratedroomandprotectedwithautomaticsprinklers.

22.Laboratoriesa) Designoflaboratories shallbeinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheIBC,NFPA45.

b) All designs for laboratory spaces shall follow the lab unit approach as defined in NFPA 45. Wherequantitiesofhazardousmaterialsstoredwithin labunitscanbeshowntoalsocomplywiththecontrol

arearequirementsofNFPA45shallapply.

c) Wherethequantitiesofhazardousmaterialsand/orthenumberoflabunitsonagivenlevelofabuildingexceedthelimitationsestablished,therequirementsofNFPA45shallgovernthedesign.

d) InallcasesthesprinklersystemrequirementsofNFPA45shallbefollowedforlaboratories.

e) Limitationson allowablequantitiesof corrosives, toxic chemicals, andotherhazardous materials,not

addressedbyNFPA45shallcomplywiththerequirementsoftheInternationalBuildingCode(IBC)


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23. FlammableandCombustibleLiquidsa) Thestorageandhandlingofflammableandcombustibleliquidsshallcomplywith NFPA30Flammableand

CombustibleLiquidsCode,andthefollowingrequirements:

i. Flammable liquid storageareas shallbe separated fromotherareasbybarriershavingaminimum2hourfirerating.

ii.Insprinklered flammable/combustible liquidsstorageareas,containmentmeasures fortheanticipated

sprinkler system discharge shall be considered, in addition to the requirements of diking, remote

impounding,andothercontainmentmeasures.

24. AnimalHousingFacilitiesa) AllAnimalHousingFacilities[ifandwherepermitted]shallcomplywithNFPA150,StandardonFireand

LifeSafetyinAnimalHousingFacilities.

b) AFireProtection/Life SafetyBasisofDesignnarrative shallbeprepared foreach renovationandnewconstructionprojectthataffectsanimalhousingfacilities. Thisnarrativeshalldescribehowthefireand

lifesafetysystemscomplywithNFPA150.

c) Means of egress shall be designed to meet the special requirements of animals and/or equipment

necessaryforegress.

d) All fire protection designs shall take into consideration the animals ability to reach the equipment,

potentiallyharmingtheanimalortheanimaldamagingtheequipment.

e) All fire alarm systems shall take into account theneed for apushbutton that silences the fire alarmnotificationappliancesintheanimalareasonly,butthatactivatesasilentredbeacontoindicatethatthe

system

is

still

in

alarm.

f) Smokeexhaustsystemsshallbeperformancebasedandshalltake intoconsiderationtoxicitylevels,thetemperature,thesmokelayerheightbasedontheanimalbreathingzone,and the risks of exposure to

the animals during a fire condition.

25. CollectionStorageFacilitiesRefertoAppendix53.

26. SignboardsandNameplatesforCompanyPremises:

a) Developers/lessees/licenseesarerequiredtoerectsuitablesignboardsontheirpremisesforwhichthey

areresponsible. Thedesign,size,colouringand locationofthesignboardshallbeapprovedbyPCFCCivil

Eng.department.

b) Selfilluminated

signs

(e.g.

Neon)

are

not

normally

permitted.

c) Written request for installationof selfilluminated signs,wherejustified, shallbe submitted to EHSFireDept.

d) EHSFireDeptreservesrighttoapproveselfilluminated/neonsigns.

e) SignboardsarenotrequiredforOfficeLessees. However,OfficeLesseesarerequiredtohaveaNameplateinstalled,manufactured from3mmthickBassandgradconformingtoAmericanstandardASTMB26.This

shallbelocatedexternally,adjacenttotheofficeentrance.

f) In the event of relocating / vacating premises, all sign boards and nameplates shall be transferred /removedbythedevelopers/lessees/licensees.

27. LighteningProtection:

Thebuildingsthatshallbeprotectedbylighteningprotectionsystem(s)inaccordancewithrelevantprovisions

ofNFPA780includebutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

(a) Ordinarystructures

(b) Miscellaneousstructures,specialoccupancies&highrisebuildings

(c) Heavydutystacks(d) Structurescontaining flammablevapours, flammablegasesor liquidsthatgivesoff flammablevapours

(RefertoAppendix 17)

28. MissionCriticalFacilities:

Allmissioncriticalareasshallbe identifiedandprovidedwithspecialprotection inaccordancewithrelevant

NFPAcodes.


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29. Fitoutworks/TIEINCONNECTIONSofSprinklers,Standpipes,FirePumpsandFireAlarmsystemsinRetails&

Carparkextensions:

(a) Tenants / fit out works contractor shall be obligated to induce strict compliance with relevant

provisionsofPart 2(Appendix2,Subsection3,FitoutworksRequirements)ofDubaiWorld/EHS

FireProtection,FirePrevention&FireEmergencyControlRegulations.

(b) Alltenants fitoutworksconcerning fireprotection including firealarmsystem(floorand room layoutspecific)are subject toEHSFiredepartmentapprovalandshallconform toandbecompatible

withalldesigncriteriaanddescripti