FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

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BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
ASSEMBLY

MASJID (with or without Imam

NA NA NR R NR R(4) R R NR NR
House) <300 Occupants

MASJID (with or without Imam

NA NA R R NR R R R NR NR
House) >300 Occupants

ASSEMBLY WITH LESS THAN

300 OCCUPANTS
NA NA R R P R R R NR NR
(AUDITORIUMS, THEATER AS
PER NFPA 101)

ASSEMBLY WITH MORE THAN

300 OCCUPANTS
NA NA R R P R R R R R
(AUDITORIUMS, THEATER AS
PER NFPA 101)

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

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BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS &

NA NA NR NR NR R(4) P P NR NR
VILLAS

CLASS A - LOW RISE

(8)
APARTMENT BUILDINGS (UP TO <500 <12M R R NR R R R NR NR
4 FLATS ONLY)

CLASS B - MEDIUM RISE

>500 - <1000 >12M - <18M R R P R(8) R R NR NR
APARTMENT BUILDINGS, TYPE A

CLASS B - MEDIUM RISE (8)

>1000-UL >18M - <28M R R P R R R P P
APARTMENT BUILDINGS, TYPE B

CLASS C - HIGH RISE

UL >28M / UL R R R R(8) R R R R
APARTMENT BUILDINGS

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

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BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
BUSINESS

2
CLASS A - LOW RISE BUILDING R R NR R R R NR NR

CLASS B - MEDIUM RISE >500m2 -

R R P R R R P P
BUILDING, TYPE A 1000m2

CLASS B - MEDIUM RISE 2

>1000m R R R R R R P P
BUILDING, TYPE B

CLASS C - HIGH RISE BUILDING UL >28 R R R R R R R R

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

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BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
HOTEL

CLASS A - LOW RISE BUILDING R R NR R(6 & 7) R R NR NR

CLASS B - MEDIUM RISE

>500 - UL >15 - <28 R R R R(6 & 7) R R R R
BUILDING

CLASS C - HIGH RISE BUILDING UL >28 - UL R R R R(6 & 7) R R R R

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
MERCANTILE

CLASS A >2800 >3 STOREY R R R R R R R R

CLASS B >280 - <2800 <3 STOREY R R R R R R R R

CLASS C <280 1 STOREY R R NR R R R NR NR

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
DORMITORY AND ACCOMMODATION

LOW RISE R R NR R R R NR NR

MEDIUM RISE >500 - UL >15 - <28 R R R R R R P R

HIGH RISE UL >28 - UL R R R R R R R R

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
EDUCATIONAL

KINDERGARTEN UL G R R NR R R R NR NR

PREPARATORY UL G+1 R R NR R R R P NR

PRIMARY UL G+1 R R NR R R R P NR

R-HIGH RISE &

SECONDARY UL G+2 R R NR R R R R
COMPLEX

TERTIARY UL G+2 R R R R R R R R

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
HEALTHCARE

TYPE A - HIGH RISE UL >28M R R R R R R R R

TYPE B - OTHER THAN HIGH RISE UL <28M R R R R R R R R

TYPE C - CLINIC & OTHER

NL NL R R NR R R R NR NR
OUTPATIENT

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

(4)
CLASS A - PORTA CABINS NL NL P R NR R R R NR NR

CLASS B - TEMPORARY
NL NL P R NR R(4) R R NR NR
BUILDINGS

CLASS C - RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED

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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

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BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY

CLASS A - SPECIAL-PURPOSE
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY - LOW UL NL R R NR R R R P NR
HAZARD

CLASS A - SPECIAL-PURPOSE
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY -
UL NL R R NR R R R P NR
ORDINARY (OTHER THAN LOW)
HAZARD

CLASS B - GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY - LOW UL NL R R NR R R R P NR
HAZARD

CLASS B - GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY -
UL NL R R NR R R R P NR
ORDINARY (OTHER THAN LOW)
HAZARD

CLASS C - HIGH HAZARD

UL NL R R R R R R R R
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY

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 FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, STATE OF QATAR

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
ABBREVIATIONS : SUPERSCRIPTS DESCRIPTION: NOTATION:
NA - NOT APPLICABLE 1 - Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 1. The Mechanical Ventilation System, Fire Suppression
NL - NO LIMIT monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate System, Graphic Annunciator, Smoke Control, EPSS and
other related Fire Detector Devices shall be
NR - NO REQUIREMENT response to those signals.
Integrated/Interfaced to Main Fire Alarm Control Panel
R - REQUIRED 2 - Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured
(MFACP) for monitoring and control.
P - PERMITTED LED's to indicate graphicallly the building, the floor, location of initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located
in Fire Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is located. 2. For Mercantile and Business
3 - Zone Chart or Fire Evacualtion Plan required, shall be as-built drawing plan of the building and required in each of 2.1 Fit-outs are permitted to use the Existing Fire Alarm
every floor of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas noticeable to the occupant / tenant / Sysytem provision of the building with the following;
public. The plan shall indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other applicable fire measure. a. Previously approved plan for FAS shall be
4 - Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated. submitted .
5 - Automatic-Manual System shall be Addressable or Conventional Type as prescriptive. b. Interfaced Module that covers all fire alarm devices
6 - CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be provided for monitoring of
(except for open garage) or rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning appliance. alarms in MFACP.
7 - The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL std. 2043 (or other applicable / 3. Graphic Annunciator or Mimic Panel required in
accepted certifying bodies). Industrials Complex and Unlimited Areas Factories
8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and detectors required in accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. (3 zones or greater).

1
BUILDING Fire Alarm System Requirements
CONFIGURATION
OCCUPANCY AUTOMATIC- ZONE CHART / MANUAL CALL AUDIBLE FIRE TELEPHONE
GRAPHIC MASS
CLASSIFICATION HABITABLE
MANUAL FIRE DETECTORS POINT / (SOUNDER/BELL) / (TWO-WAY
FLOOR AREA ANNUNCIATOR NOTIFICATION
CONTROL EVACUATION (SMOKE/HEAT) INTERFACE VISIBLE COMMUNICATION)
HEIGHT / MIMIC PANEL SYSTEM
M2 PANEL PLAN MODULE (STROBE/FLASHER SYSTEM
(METER)
STORAGE

2
CLASS A - LOW HAZARD
NA NL NR R NR R R R P NR
and with an approved AFSS)

CLASS B - ORDINARY HAZARD

(OTHER THAN LOW HAZARD-
2
NA NL NR R NR R R R P NR
NFPA 5000) and with an
approved AFSS)

CLASS C - HIGH HAZARD

(exceeding 9,300m2 and with an approved NA NL R R R R R R R NR
AFSS)

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