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Code Provisions
on Sprinkler Systems
and Standpipe
Systems

Outline of Presentation

I Sprinkler Systems
A. General Requirements
B. Provisions on Specific
Types of Occupancies
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Outline of Presentation

II- Standpipe and Hose

Systems
A. General Requirements
B. Specific Requirements
for Dry Standpipe Systems
and Wet Standpipes Systems
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Outline of Presentation

III Alternative Measures

DILG Memo Circular 2010 17

Guidelines in the Approval of

Alternative and/or Remedial
Fire Safety Measures
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Fundamental Principle on Fire Safety

FIRE
FIRESAFETY
SAFETY
ISISOUR
OURMAIN
MAIN
CONCERN
CONCERN

Every building or structure shall

be designed , constructed,
equipped, maintained and
operated to avoid danger to the
lives and ensure safety of its
occupants from fire, smoke, vapor
and fumes, during the period of
escape from the building or
structure.

Definition

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Automatic Fire Suppression System. An

integrated system of underground or
overhead piping or both connected to a
source of extinguishing agent or
medium and designed in accordance with
fire protection engineering standards
which, when actuated by its automatic
detecting device, suppresses fires within
the area protected.

Definition
Sprinkler System. An integrated network
of hydraulically designed piping system
installed in a building, structure or area
with outlets arranged in a systematic
pattern which automatically discharges
water when activated by heat or
combustion products from a fire.
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Sprinkler
Systems
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

General Requirements (Section 10.2.6.5)

Design shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.
ITM shall be in accordance with NFPA
25. Records shall be included in
FALAR 3.

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

General Requirements (Section 10.2.6.5)

Notification

of the nearest fire

station if the sprinkler system is
out of service for more than 4
hours. Building management shall
designate a fire watch.

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
1. On Places of Assembly
Section 10.2.8.8.para E
o bars with live entertainment
o dance halls

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
1. On Places of Assembly
o buildings containing assembly occupancies with
an occupant load of more than 300 persons

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throughout the storey containing the assembly

occupancy
throughout all storey below the storey containing
the assembly occupancy
in case of an assembly occupancy located below the
level of exit discharge, throughout all storeys
intervening between that storey and the level of exit
discharge, including the level of exit discharge.

Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Except !!!
Assembly occupancies consisting
of single multipurpose room of
less than 1115 square meters
that are not used for exhibition
or display and are not part of
mixed occupancy
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Except !!!
All assembly occupancies with all
sides open
Places of worship at the level of
exit discharge with sufficient
means of egress.
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?

Every stage with fly galleries, gridiron and

riggings for movable theater type and
every enclosed platform larger than 46.5
m2

At the ceiling
Under the gridiron
Usable spaces under the stage or platform
In auxiliary spaces
Dressing rooms
Storerooms
Workshops

Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
2. On Educational Occupancies
Section 10.2.9.5 para E
o every portion of educational
buildings below the floor of exit
discharge.
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
2. On Educational Occupancies
Section 10.2.9.5 para F
o hazardous areas shall be
separated from other parts of
the building by 1-hr fire
resistance rating construction
or shall be provided with AFSS

Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
2. On Educational Occupancies
Section 10.2.9.9
o Underground or Windowless
educational buildings shall be
provided completely with AFSS

Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?

2. On Educational Occupancies
Section 10.2.9.11
Existing educational buildings
o The provision of additional means of
egress, automatic fire suppression
system, area separations, emergency
lighting and other alternate means of
protection may be used to provide
reasonable life safety from fire and
panic.

Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?

3. On Health Care Facilities

Section 10.2.10.3 para F number 3
o throughout all hospitals

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?

4. On Residential Occupancies
For Hotels and Dormitories
Section 10.2.12.3 para C number 5
o All buildings shall be protected
throughout by sprinkler system except
where all guest rooms or guest suites
have a door opening directly outside at
the street or grade level or exterior exit
access in buildings up to and including
three (3) storeys in height.

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
4. On Residential Occupancies
For Apartment Buildings
Section 10.2.12. para C number 5
o Throughout all buildings except where
all guest rooms or guest suites have a
door opening directly outside at the
street or grade level or exterior exit
access in buildings up to and including
three (3) storeys in height.

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
5. On Mercantile Occupancies

Section 10.2.13.3. para D

o All mercantile occupancies three
or more storeys in height.
o All mercantile occupancies
exceeding 1115 square meters in
gross area.
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
5. On Mercantile Occupancies
Section 10.2.13.3. para D
o Throughout the floor below the
street floor with an area exceeding
232 square meters when used for
the sale, storage or handling of
combustible goods and
merchandise.

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
6. On Business Occupancies
Section 10.2.14.3 para D
number 3 (b)
o High hazard content areas
within the building.
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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
7. On Industrial Occupancies
Section 10.2.15.3 para D
number 1
o Every high hazard occupancy

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
8. On Storage Occupancies
Section 10.2.16.2 para C
o Every high hazard occupancy

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Fire Code Provisions on Sprinkler Systems

Where required?
9. On High Rise Buildings
Section 10.2.19.4
o throughout all floor spaces
including every closet and
concealed spaces

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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

General Requirements

Section 10.2.6.6.
Design shall be in accordance with
NFPA 14, Standard for the
Installation of Standpipe, Private
Hydrant and Hose Systems.
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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Dry Standpipe
Where required?

Section 10.2.6.6 para C

All buildings with required
enclosed stairway or smokeproof
enclosure
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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Dry Standpipe
Specific Requirements
No point in a building shall be more
than 40 meters travel distance from a
dry standpoint outlet connection.
Dry standpipes shall not be concealed
in building walls or built into pilasters.
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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Wet Standpipe Systems

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Where required?
Assembly occupancies with an
occupant load exceeding 1000
persons.
Educational, healthcare, business,
mercantile, industrial and hotels and
apartments occupancies, of 4 or more
storeys in height.

Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Wet Standpipe Systems

Where required?
Hazardous storage, business and
mercantile occupancies having a
floor area of exceeding 1,860
meters.
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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Wet Standpipe Systems

Specific Requirements
Wet standpipes shall be located so
that all portions of the buildings
are within 6 meters of a nozzle
attached to 22 m of hose.
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Fire Code Provisions on Standpipe Systems

Wet Standpipe Systems

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Specific Requirements
In theaters, auditoriums and other
occupancies, where the occupant load
is more than 1000, outlets shall be
located on each side of the stage, on
each side of the rear of the
auditorium and on each side of the
balcony.

Alternative Measures
Section 14.0.0.4 IRR of RA 9514
In cases of existing buildings which
when forced to comply will
compromise its structural
integrity/stability
The Chief, BFP may accept adequate
alternative and/or remedial fire safety
measures

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Alternative Measures
Section 14.0.0.4 IRR of RA 9514
Technical

Committee shall assist the

C, BFP in the determination of the
adequacy of the said alternative
measures.
Basis of evaluation shall be an
implementing guidelines approved by
SILG.
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Alternative Measures
MC 2010 - 17

Guidelines in the
Approval of Alternative
and/or Remedial Fire
Safety Measures
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February 25, 2010

Alternative Measures
Authority to Grant Approval/
Exemption

- only the Chief, BFP

- decision of the C, BFP may be
appealed to SILG

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Alternative Measures
Requirements
Letter

request;
As-built plans;
Occupancy Permit/s;
FSCS/Checklist/Clearance/FSIC;
FSIR/NTC/NTCV
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Alternative Measures
Requirements
Certification from Structural
Engr that the bldg cannot
support additional load for AFSS;
Proposed Alternative and/or
Remedial Fire Safety Measures;
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Alternative Measures
Requirements
Fire Safety and Prevention
Program;
Fire Drill Certificate; and
Affidavit of Undertaking

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Alternative Measures
Procedures
Processing an approval of
application.
2. Issuance of Certificate of
Exemption
1.

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ACTIVITIES

OWNER

1. Submit application to the

C/MFM

2. Conduct pre-evaluation
and endorse findings to
the Regional Director thru
channel
3. Evaluate the application
and recommend to the
C, BFP thru Chairman,
FSTC

4. Conduct physical
inspection and evaluate
proposed alternative
measures
5. Deliberate the inspection
and evaluation reports
and recommend action to
the C, BFP
6. Approve/disapprove
application.

Persons Responsible
C/MFM
REGIONAL CHAIRMAN,
DIRECTOR
FSTC/FSTC

CHIEF, BFP

2
3
4
5
6

Alternative Measures
Bureau

Order
Name of the building
Location/Address
Name of owner/administrator
Alternative Measures to be
installed/constructed
Conditions of approval

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ACTIVITIES
1. Request the C/MFM for
an inspection of the
completed fire safety
measures
2. Conduct inspection and
endorse findings to the
Regional Director thru
channel
3. Evaluate the findings and
recommend action to
the C, BFP thru Chairman,
FSTC
4. Conduct physical
inspection and evaluate
compliance with the
approved alternative
measures
5. Deliberate the inspection
and evaluation reports
and recommend action to
the C, BFP
6. Approve/disapprove
application.

OWNER

Persons Responsible
C/MFM
REGIONAL CHAIRMAN,
DIRECTOR
FSTC/FSTC

CHIEF, BFP

2
3

5
6

Alternative Measures
Bureau

Order
Name of the building
Location/Address
Name of owner/administrator
Alternative Measures
installed/constructed
Conditions of approval

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Alternative Measures
Compliance of Alternative Measures
+
Certificate of approval by the C, BFP
=
ISSUANCE OF FSIC

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Alternative Measures
Areas of Emphasis
Fire Safety Construction
Occupancy Load
Fire Protection
Means of Egress
Fire Safety and Prevention
Programs
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Alternative Measures
Fire Safety Construction
1.

2.

3.
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All interior partitions must be made of

fire resistive materials including parts or
components, extending from slab to
slab.
Rooms, vertical and horizontal openings
or parts thereof must be totally
enclosed.
All pipe chase must be constructed with
fire collar or fitted sealant.

Alternative Measures
Fire Safety Construction

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4. All exposed steel structure components

must be covered/coated with fire resistive
materials to protect its structural
integrity.
5. All fire walls must be extended 20%
more from the established standard
requirement.
6. All other fire safety construction
components must be constructed in
accordance with established standard

Alternative Measures
Occupant Load
Actual

occupant load and

egress capacity for all kinds of
occupancies must not exceed
the established occupant load
standard

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Alternative Measures
Fire Protection
1.

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Installation of any or all of the following

pre-engineered suppression systems:
a. Ceiling Type Fire Suppression System
using other extinguishing agents with
automatic heat and smoke detection
system.
b. Liquified Gaseous Fire Suppression
System in high hazard areas within the
building premises or structure.

Alternative Measures
Fire Protection
2. Provision for 20% increase in fire

extinguishers.
3. Installation of wet and dry standpipe
system.
4. Provision for detection and alarm
system.
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Alternative Measures
Means of Egress
1.

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Provision for minimum of two (2)

secondary fire exits, remote from each
other, travel distance of 20% less than
the standard requirements.
a. panic device
b. self-closing door of 20% more than the
standard.
c. emergency lightings in all stair landings
d. termination of all exits in public egress,
continuous and unobstructed.

Alternative Measures
Fire Safety and Prevention Programs
Fire Brigade with COC
Compulsory attendance of all members of
fire brigade in seminars conducted in the
building.
Quarterly fire and evacuation drill.
Compulsory attendance of all occupants to
at least 2 seminars conducted in the building.
Compulsory orientation on new tenants of
the building

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Alternative Measures
Grace Period
Within

6 months after the

approval of the Alternative
and/or Remedial Measures

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Thank You!
F/INSP JAN GARRY D LUNAS, Ph.D.
Registered Mechanical Engineer/
Fire Safety Engineer
Member, TWG-IRR of RA 9514