E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R., Inc.

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY:

FDAS/ TOXIC GAS EXTRACTION,
EGRESS AIR PRESSURIZATION,
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
BY
William J. Juan, mepf, rmp, pee
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February 2018
 Invocation
• Amang Banal, pinupuri Ka namin at
pinasasalamatan sa mga biyaya at sa tuloy-
tuloy mong paggabay sa amin, Maraming
salamat po sa pagkakataon na makapaglingkod
sa aming mga kapatid at sa aming Bayan, Sana
po ang mga gawaing ito ay magdudulot ng
positibong resulta na magbibigay ng dagdag na
kaalaman, kakayahan at kaunlaran ng bawat
isa at para sa aming Bayan, Lahat pong ito ay
aming itinataas sa Iyo Dakilang Ama sa
Pangalan ng Inyong Anak na si Jesus, Amen…
 Short Resume of Speaker/Lecturer

 Engr. William Jacinto Juan, rmp,pee,mepf

Fire & Life Safety Practitioner/ Fire Protection Engineer
PEE-Top 1 (Oct.1980)/ Asso.EE-Top 3 (Sept.1979) / Asst.EE-Top 8 (Aug.1976) /
RMP-Top 5 (Sept.1989) / Radio Amateur License DU1-ICH (94.6% rating)
Former National Chairman – IIEE Balik Liwanag & IIEE Electrical Safety Committees
B S M E 1987 – NU / B S E E 1976 – NU
President – Phil.Integrated Society of Master Plumbing (PISMAP, was PIPES), 2014-present
 Founding President – Phil. Society of United Master Plumbers (PSUMP), 2013
 Co-founder, E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R.S.,Inc. (a political group)
 Lecturer/ Director for Skills Training, MEPF Engineers Co.
 Chief Engineer of FEMP Safety Engineering Construction, 2013-present
 Was President/CEO/Founder of Versatech Consultants & Mngt.Corp., 1985-2015
 Former Chair - IIEE Electrical Safety Committee
 Was Engineering Consultant/ Designer for PICOP/ SMC/ Parsons/ AEP/ Caltex/ Petron/
 Coca Cola/ Unilever-Selecta/ Avida / DMCI-UPDI/ Motolite Projects
 EE Professor @ National U, 1979-1991
 National President - Pugad Lawin Philippines, Inc., 2009,2010,2011
 President – Rotary Club of Pasig North, RID3800, 2005-2006
 Co-Broadcaster – Talakayang Pinoy-KakammpiOnline & DWAD 1098Khz
 • TABLE OF CONTENTS
• 1a. Introduction to Firepro Systems
• 1b. Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (FDAS)
• 1c. Air Pressurization Systems
• 1d. Toxic Gas Extraction Systems
• 2a. Fire Suppression Systems
• Prepared By:
• William J. Juan, mepf/rmp/pee
 Part 1a -
INTRODUCTION
to FIREPRO
SYSTEMS
1a.1 Is FDAS & FIREPRO Mandatory?

•Yes!
•In order to save lives!
•In order to save
properties.
1a.2 The Filipino Home Needs a
Fire Alarm System!-1
• Data from the Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP) show that the Philippines had 17,000
fire incidents in 2015, causing more than P3
billion worth of damage on properties.

• Data from BFP show that 70 percent of fire

incidents last year occurred at homes.
1a.3 The Filipino Home Needs a
Fire Alarm System!-2
• A recent market survey conducted shows
that 84 percent of Filipinos consider fire as
the second top threat to physical safety,
next to earthquakes at 91 percent. Other
potential physical threats include building
collapses (69 percent), terrorism (64
percent) and floods (33 percent).
 1a.4 The Filipino Home Needs a
Fire Alarm System!-3
• According to worldwide statistics, about 40% of the
causes of fires is electrical in nature. This comprise
the highest type of the causes of fires, including
some of the 7 big sensational fires in the country,
• i.e. 1) Resorts World Manila (June 2017, 37 died of
suffocation), 2) Kentex (March 2015, 72 died, mostly
due to suffocation), 3) Tuguegarao Bed & Breakfast
Hotel (2010, 16 died of suffocation), 4) Manor Hotel
(2001, 75 died), 5) Damas de Filipinas (1998, 53
died), 6) Lung Center (1998, 27 died), 7) Ozone Disco
(1996, 162 died).
1a.5 The Filipino Home Needs a
Fire Alarm System!-4
• A survey shows that only 17 percent of
Filipino homes have fire alarm systems,
compared to 97 percent of commercial
buildings.
• While commercial buildings have fire exits,
smoke detectors, sprinklers and CCTVs,
houses do not follow the same standards
and protocols.
 1a.6 Let Us Ponder On This
Situation…
• There are no Smoke Detectors or Fire Sprinklers
in your room or in your home,
• You were too tired from work, had a good night
out with friends, you had a drink too many,
went home, went to bed, into deep slumber…
• Then unfortunately, an accident happened, a
fire broke out in your room or in your home,
• If nobody wakes you up, you could succumb to
suffocation due to smoke…
1a.7 SMOKE/FIRE DETECTION/ALARM/
EVACUATION/ LIFE SAVING PROCESS
SMOKE
FIRE BREAKS! DEVELOPS

SMOKE DETECTORS FIRE ALARM

ACTUATED CONTROL
PANEL (FACP)
OR HEAT DETECTORS OPERATES
ACTUATED
AIR PRESSURIZATION IN
AUDIO-VISUAL ALARMS – ESCAPE ROUTES STARTS;
ROTATING BEACON + SMOKE EXTRACTION IN
BUZZER/ RINGER/ HOOTER ENCLOSED AREAS
+ SMART WATCH VIBRATOR

SAFE EVACUATION
 1a.8 FIRE SUPPRESSION/
LIFE/PROPERTY SAVING PROCESS
JOCKEY PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE
IN HYDRAULIC LINE UP TO SPRINKLER NOOZLES

FIRE BREAKS! FIRE BUILDS UP

HEATS UP THE BI-METALLIC NOOZLE

SPRINKLER NOOZLES OPENS TO SPRAY WATER

WATER SPRINKLERS PRESSURE DROPS

IN HYDRAULIC
IN BURNING AREA
HEADER

FIRE PUMP SPRINKLER/S CONTINUE TO

STARTS PUT- OFF FIRE

FIREMEN CONNECT THEIR

FIRETRUCKS
HOSE TO FIRE DEPT. CONN./
ARRIVE
CONTINUE TO PUT-OFF FIRE
1a.9 THE FIRE TRIANGLE

1) Oxygen (20% in Air),

2) Heat/Spark
3) Fuel
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 1a.10 POSSIBLE SOURCE OF SPARK FROM
SUPPLY OF FLAMMABLE GASES IN CLASSIFIED
AREAS/ HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
In leading gasoline stations (Class
1, Division 2 areas), the electrical
panelboards/CBs/switches
(possible sources of spark) are
installed in electrical rooms (or in
unclassified areas) which are CIRCUIT
provided in the service building of BREAKERS
the gas stations. This scheme is
very very much safer than the
condition in the photo. In our
country where the temperature
during summer time is quite hot (up
to 39 to 40 degrees Centigrade), UNLEADED
this may create situations where GAS
the volatility of gasoline becomes
greater, rendering the situation very
dangerous and explosive.
The actual distance of
the convenience outlet
from the gasoline
dispensing nozzle is
less than the minimum
distance of 1.5 meters
(or 5 feet) as specified
by the PEC/ NEC.
1a.11 SPREAD OF FIRE

CONVECTION

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 1a.12 DEVELOPMENT OF FIRE
1. CONVECTION 2. RADIATION

Radiation is a way in
which energy moves
from one place to
another.

Convection is a mode of heat

transfer which includes the
3. CONDUCTION
movement of the molecules of the
material. It is only observed in
liquids and gases. It is not possible Conduction is the
in solids because the molecules in transfer of heat from
solids are tightly packed and are not one molecule to
free to move. another through a
substance.

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 •Part 1b -
•FIRE DETECTION
& ALARM SYSTEM
(FDAS)
1b.1 Why is a FDAS Required?
 1b.2 FDAS Block Diagram

H2S/ CO/ LPG/ CH4 SMOKE EXTRACTION FANS

GAS SENSORS/
PRESSURIZATION FANS
DETECTORS

SMART WATCHES/
VIBRATE
1b.3 Criteria for FDAS Layout-1
1b.4 Criteria for FDAS Layout-2
1b.5 Criteria for FDAS Layout-3
1b.6 Types of FDAS System
1b.7 Conventional Type of FDAS-1
1b.8 Conventional Type of FDAS-2
1b.9 Addressable Type of FDAS
1b.10 Schematic Diagram of
Addressable Type FDAS
1b.11 Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP)
1b.12 Advantages of Addressable
Type FDAS
1b.13 FDAS Input Devices/Sensors
1b.14 FDAS Input Devices/Detectors
1b.15 FDAS Schematic Diagram
Showing Input Devices/ Sensors
1b.16 FDAS Heat Sensors-1
1b.17 FDAS Heat Sensors-2
1b.18 Photo-Electric Smoke
Sensors
1b.19 Ionization Type Smoke
Sensors
 1b.20 Flammable Gas Sensors
(To Prevent Possible Explosion/Fire)
1b.20.1 FLAMMABLE & TOXIC Gas
Detectors – CO
CO or Carbon Monoxide is a Carbon Monoxide
colorless, odorless, tasteless, Detectors should sound
flammable, toxic or poisonous the alarm and
automatically run smoke
gas, slightly lighter than air.
extraction or ventilating
• Produced during fires in enclosed fans.
areas due to incomplete
combustion.
• Present in enclosed or partially
enclosed parking levels of buildings
and malls due to smoke from
parked vehicles that are running
idle.
1b.20.2 Carbon Monoxide (CO), the Silent Killer
CO is often called the invisible silent slow killer. Carbon monoxide is
an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, coal,
natural gas, propane, CH4, plastic/ wood/ paper, etc.) burn incompletely.
In enclosed spaces like malls/ theaters/ offices/ hospitals/ hotels/
motels/ dorms and in homes, smoke from fires, or from cooking
equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of carbon monoxide.
Vehicles or generators running in poorly ventilated semi-enclosed
parking floors or garages may also produce dangerous levels of CO.
“The dangers of CO exposure depend on a number of variables,
including the victim's health and activity level. Infants, pregnant women,
and people with physical conditions that limit their body's ability to use
oxygen (i.e. emphysema, asthma, heart disease) can be more severely
affected by lower concentrations of CO than healthy adults would be.”
“A person can be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a longer
period of time or by a large amount of CO over a shorter amount of
time.”
http://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Fire-and-life-safety-equipment
1b.20.2 FLAMMABLE & TOXIC Gas
Detectors – H2S
H2S Gas Detectors H2S or Hydrogen Sulfide is a colorless,
should sound an corrosive flammable toxic or
alarm and poisonous gas, with the odor of rotten
automatically run eggs, and slightly heavier than air.
gas extraction or
ventilating fans. • Present in natural gas, a by-product during
refining crude oil, an oil refinery flare
continuously burns toxic H2S; Also present in
fuel oil depots and gasoline stations.
• Present in sewer water, inside septic tanks or
in sewage treatment plants, in swamps.
• May enter homes through the toilets if trap
water seal is lost due to evaporation or
siphonage.
1b.20.3 FLAMMABLE Gas Detectors
- LPG 1) LPG is a mixture of propane (30 -
40%) and butane (60 - 70%), it is
stored as a liquid under pressure, is
colorless & odorless in its natural
An LPG Gas Detector should state.
automatically shut-off the 2) LPG vapour is heavier than air.
electrical Solenoid Valve on the Therefore, the vapour may flow along
gas supply line. the ground and into drains and be
ignited at a considerable distance
SHUT-OFF
from the source of leakage.
3) LPG is odorized before distribution,
such that any escape of gas may be
noticeable by its smell by adding ethyl
mercaptan.

4) LPG forms a flammable mixture

when mixed with air within the
flammability limit to large volumes of
vapour/air mixture and thus cause
considerable hazard.
1b.20.4 FLAMMABLE Gas Detectors
- METHANE GAS
Methane Gas (CH4) is mainly
Methane Gas (CH4)
natural gas, a colorless, odorless
Detectors should sound an
highly flammable gas, highly
alarm and automatically run
explosive, but it is not toxic, not
gas extraction or ventilating
corrosive. Methane gas explosions
fans.
are responsible for the 2007
Glorietta 2 explosion and many
deadly mining disasters.
• Present in sewer water (like the toxic
H2S), in septic tanks or in STPs;
Together with toxic H2S, may also
enter homes through the toilets if
trap water seal is lost due to
evaporation or siphonage.
 CO/ Toxic Gas
Extraction
Fans
Toxic Gas
Detectors

EXPANDED FDAS BLOCK DIAGRAM

1b.21 FDAS Combination Sensors
1b.22 Selection of Other FDAS
Sensors-1
1b.23 Selection of Other FDAS
Sensors-2
1b.24 FDAS Output Devices-Audio
1b.25 FDAS Output Devices-Visual
1b.26 FDAS Output
Devices - Vibrate!
This smart watch when made to vibrate could be designed
to be a component of a comprehensive FDAS system.
When this special watch is provided with a SIM card, an
addressable type FACP can be programmed to send a signal
to this smart watch when fire is detected by the detectors.
A person who wears this watch and who is asleep during a
fire may have a greater chance to be awakened and
possibly escape the burning building. In the present FDAS
system, there are only 3 out of 5 senses in humans that are
part of the fire detection process, i.e. (1) the sense of
smell, if you are near the fire or inside a burning room, (2)
the sense of sight and (3) the sense of hearing – which are
caused by the audio-visual output devices, like bells,
buzzers or hooters and strobe lights or blinkers. This watch
which can vibrate can therefore add a 4th important
dimension in Firepro system.
1b.27 Referral Codes/Approvals of
FDAS Components/ Systems
1. Fire Code of the Philippines 2008 - BFP
2. Philippine Electrical Code - Part I
3. Philippine Electronics Code - Book 2 -
FDAS
4. NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code (USA)
5. Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL)
6. Any other internationally recognized body
acceptable to Purchaser/ Consultant.
1b.29 Common FDAS Abbreviation
FACP – Fire Alarm Control Panel
RAP – Remote Annunciator Panel
SD – Smoke Detector HD – Heat Detector
FD – Flame Detector FGD – Fire-Gas Detector
MPS – Manual Pull Station FS – Flow Switch
SS – Supervisory Switch FAC – Fire Alarm Cabinet
SL – Strobe Light AB – Alarm Bell
EOL – End of Line Resistor CP – Call Point
UV – Ultra-Violet Light IR – Infra Red Light
CONV – Conventional ADD – Addressable
1b.30 TYP. FIRE DETECTION & ALARM
SYSTEM (FDAS) LAYOUT
1b.31 DETECTOR LAYOUT
• FOR EASY LAYOUTING, THE STANDARD
DISTANCE, CENTER-TO-CENTER OF SMOKE OR
HEAT DETECTORS IS:

THREE (3) METERS EACH WAY

1b.32 TYP. FDAS RISER DIAGRAM-1
1b.33 TYP. FDAS RISER DIAGRAM-2
1b.34 TYP. FDAS RISER DIAGRAM-3
1b.35 TYP. FDAS FULL SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
FDAS COMMON BRANDS
 •Part 1c -
• AIR
PRESSURIZATION
SYSTEM
1c.1 STAIRWELL PRESURIZATION
SYSTEM (NFPA 92)
1c.2 TYP. STAIRWELL PRESURIZATION
Variable Frequency Driven

SMOKE

SMOKE
1.c.3 STAIRWELL PRESURIZATION FANS or SPFs
(NFPA 92)
• In the event of a fire emergency, the stairwells are frequently the primary
escape route and may also serve as the primary access route for firefighting
teams. In these smoke control zones, stairwell pressurization fans (or SPF)
are used to pressurize stairwells to limit smoke infiltration by maintaining
positive pressure across closed stairwell doors. Fans used for stairwell
pressurization should be designed to operate at low enough pressures so
that exit doors can be safely opened during evacuation.
• Just like the Fire Pump, the SPF system should be automatically be operated
by the operation of the FDAS system.
• It is recommended here to use variable frequency driven SPFs in order to
maintain the correct positive pressure (a pressure differential of not more
than 0.25inch w.g. or 62.2 Pa) and prevent the occurrence of an over
pressure that may hinder the easy opening of the exit doors.
 1.c.4 STAIRWELL PRESURIZATION
SYSTEM STANDARDS (NFPA 92)
• THE MOST STRINGENT STANDARDS ARE IN:
• 1) Country: Canada Code: NBCC 1990
• Door velocity: 4.72 cu.m/sec + 0.094 cu.m/sec for
every door
• Number of Effective Open Doors: Four (2 Doors on 3
Floors, Exit Door)
• No mention of Air Pressure (min. or max.)

• 2) Country: USA Code: NFPA 92A, 1988

• Pressure: 45 Pa min. to 133Pa max.
• No mention of air velocities
 1.c.5 AIR PRESURIZATION CALCULATIONS
1/2
PRES S URIZATION CALCULATIONS : Method 1 Q= Kf *Al*(DP) NOTES
ZONE 1 Eqn. 4.8a - from
Q = Flow Rate (cfm) ASHRAE
of Smoke MDesign
anagement
1/2
Q= Kf *Al*(DP) K f = Coefficient, 2610 Systems,
2
A l = Flow Area, ft pg. 42
DP = Pressure Diff., 0.05, in H 2O
Flow/ Leakage area calculations:
Table 1
Total
Structural Number of Height Length Depth Area Flow Leakage
Flow area
Component item Area Area values
(ft) (ft) (ft) (ft 2) (ft 2) (ft 2) taken from:
ASHRAE
Design
of Smoke
Doors 26 3 7 0.3 7.8 M anagement
1 2 2
Walls 2 20 170 6800 0.001 6.8 1997 UBC
2 20 200 8000 0.001 8
Ceiling 1 200 170 34000 0.0005 17 1997 UBC

Total = 41.6
Total Flow Area:

(summed from
Table 1) Al = 41.6 ft 2
Coefficient: Kf = 2610
Pressure
Difference: DP = 0.05 in H20
Volumetric Flow
Rate: = 24278.33 cfm
Q = 24278.33 cfm
 1.c.6 HP SIZE OF PRESSURIZATION FAN
• FROM EXAMPLE
• Q = 24,278 CFM MINIMUM
• FROM A TYP. FAN PERFORMANCE CURVES OF A
MANUFACTURER OF HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL
FANS & BLOWERS, THE HP RATING IS FROM
10HP TO 15HP
• USE: 15HP, 230V, 3PHASE, 60 HZ, 29,000CFM,
With Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Controller,
pressure switch set at 3 to 5 psi above the
internal pressure of the inner enclosed areas.
 •Part 1d -
• SMOKE
EXTRACTION
SYSTEMS
1.d.1 TYP.
LOW RISE
BUILDING
SMOKE
EXTRACTION
-1
1.d.2 TYP.
LOW RISE
BUILDING
SMOKE
EXTRACTION
-2
1.d.3 TYP. MEDIUM RISE BUILDING SMOKE
EXTRACTION
1.d.4 TYP.
HIGH RISE
BUILDING
SMOKE
EXTRACTION
1.d.5 TYP. CAR PARK SMOKE EXTRACTION
1.d.5 KENTEX FACTORY SANS ROOF VENTILATION
W/C CAN ALLOW EXIT OF C.O. GAS/ SMOKE
1.d.6 IF THERE WAS ALREADY C.O. EXTRACTION AT
THE KENTEX FACTORY, THE FATALITIES WOULD
HAVE BEEN GREATLY REDUCED
1.d.7 TYP. WAREHOUSE SMOKE EXTRACTION
 PART 2a -
FIREWATER
SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
By:
• Henry E. Suarez, rmp/pme
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2a.1 DEFINITION OF TERMS
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a non-profit
organization established in 1896 to reduce the world burden of fire and
other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating concensus
codes and standards, research, training and organization.

Factory Mutual is an organization of insurers established in 1835 and

composed of mutual property and casualty insurance company. Their
objective is to provide insurance and safety services for large manufacturing
companies, institutions, commercial, and large housing buildings or projects.

Underwriters Laboratory (UL) is a non-profit organization founded

in 1894 in the US and a safety, testing, and certification organization which
permits to use its listing mark or logo as it stamps mark of appoval of goods
and materials after standardized and stringent testing.

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2a.3 CODES & STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Every architect and fire protection designer shall comply and
conform with the following codes and standards:
Main Code: The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations (RA 9514)

Referenced Codes: The National Building Code of the Philippines

The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Code
Uniform Mechanical Code
NFPA 1- Fire Prevention Code
Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
National Electrical Code (NEC)

Standards: The National Fire Protection Association Standards

Factory Mutual (FM) Standards
Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) Standards
American Waterworks Association (AWWA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Applicable City Ordinances
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2a.4 FIRE PROTECTION
APPROACH
Protection of a building and its contents from
damages by fire can be divided into two (2)
categories:

(1) Passive Fire Protection System

(2) Active Fire Protection System

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2a.5 PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION
“The combination of all methods used in a building to warn people of an
emergency, provide for safe evacuation, and restrict the spread of fire, and
includes both active and passive protection is ACTIVE Fire Protection.” While
PASSIVE Fire Protection or PFP features relate to elements of construction which
are generally part of the fabric of the building as opposed to active features such
as sprinklers, detectors, alarms, etc. Examples of PFP features in typical buildings
are:
•fire rated walls, floors, ceiling and roofs, i.e. the use of CHB walls, use of
gypsum board and/or fiber-cement board (Hardiflex) panels which are
made of fire-retardant materials (in lieu of plywood panels)
•fire and smoke control doors
•fire and smoke stopping seals, collars, pillows, blankets, etc for services
penetrations
•fire rated protective coatings or concrete encasement for structural steel
members, etc.
•fire and smoke dampers/ curtains
•fire rated glass systems
•fire rated lift landing doors
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2a.5a DETAILS of PASSIVE FIREPRO
2a.5a RECOMMENDED BUILDING
MATERIALS FOR PASSIVE FIREPRO
The recommended materials which are fire-
retardant materials are:
1.0 Reinforced concrete and/or concrete hollow
block (CHB) walls/floors
2.0 Gypsum boards/ Perlite panels
3.0 Fiber-cement board (Hardiflex) panels
4.0 Granite/ Marble panels
5.0 Ceramic tiles/ Red bricks/ adobe blocks
6.0 Thick glass panels
7.0 Asbestos cement panels
2a.5b NOT RECOMMENDED
BUILDING MATERIALS
The materials not recommended
which are not fire-retardant are:
1.0 Plywood panels for walls/ Plyboard
panels for floors
2.0 Particle boards
3.0 Lawanit panels
4.0 Thin metal sheets
5.0 Plastic sheet panels
6.0 Carton sheets
2a.6 ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION
Sprinkler System

The most widely used apparatus for fire protection in buildings is

the automatic fire suppression system.

The Fire Code of the Philippines requires an approved and

supervised suppression system conforming to NFPA 13 for
buildings 15 meters high from ground floor to topmost floor level
or more. (Section 10.2.14.6)

A Fire Suppression system such as a Water Sprinkler system

consists of a network of piping installed at the ceiling or roof and
supplied with water by means of an approved fire pump from a
suitable source.

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 2a.7 When is a Fire Suppression
System Mandatory?
• AS REQUIRED IN THE R.A. 9514 of 2008, WHICH IS THE NEW FIRE
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, FOR A BUILDING NOT MORE THAN 4-
STOREYS, AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS NOT
MANDATORY, EXCEPT IF IT IS A HOTEL, A MOTEL, A DORMITORY, A
HOSPITAL, OR A BUILDING INTENDED TO STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS.
• OTHERWISE, INSTEAD OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, A DRY STAND-
PIPE SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH FIRE HYDRANTS WITH FIRE HOSE
PER FLOOR IS REQUIRED & FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
(SIAMESE TWIN). IN ADDITION, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE
REQUIRED IN EACH FLOOR LEVEL.
• FOR A BUILDING ABOVE 4 STOREYS, AN AUTOMATIC FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH A FIRE PUMP AND A JOCKEY
PUMP IS MANDATORY.
1a.13 The Classes of Fires
Ordinary Combustibles
Fires in paper, cloth, wood, rubber, and many
plastics require a water type extinguisher
labelled A.

Flammable Liquids
Fires in oils, gasoline, some paints, lacquers,
grease, solvents, and other flammable liquids
require an extinguisher labelled B.

Electrical Equipment
Fires in wiring, fuse boxes, energized electrical
equipment, computers, and other electrical
sources require an extinguisher labelled C.

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Types of Fire Extinguishing Media

1.0 Solid/Dry Materials (for Type A Fires)

1.1 Sand
2.0 Liquid/Wet Materials (for Type A Fires)
2.1 Water (the Cheapest)
3.0 Gases (for Type B & C Fires)
3.1 Nitrogen Gas (80% in air)
3.2 Argonite Gas
3.3 CO2 Gas
FIRE TRACING for Type “C” FIRES
(Electrical Panels)
Type FM-200 FOR TYPE “C” FIRES
Kitchen - for Type “B” FIRES - 1
Kitchen - for Type “B” FIRES – 1a
Kitchen - for Type “B” FIRES – 1b
 2a.12 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM W/ FIRE PUMPS/
JOCKEY PUMP/ WATER TANK – Type “A” FIRES
BRANCHES

FIREWATER TANK
RISER MAIN

FIREPUMP CONTROLLER SPRINKLERS

FIREPUMP-1

JOCKEY PUMP
CROSS MAIN
FIREPUMP-2
MAIN LINE
2a.13 FIRE DEPT CONNECTION -SIAMESE
TWIN (NFPA 13)
 2a.14 Typ. Minimum Fire
Protection Facility (NFPA 13)
A fire hose cabinet
must be provided on
each end of the
building lobby near
the stairs, with the
length of the fire
hose that could
reach the farthest
point on the floor or
level (20M or 15M).
2a.15 SPRINKLER HEADS / NOOZLES

• NFPA 13
requires a
minimum
starting
pressure of
7 psi for
sprinklers
• Min. operating
temperature is
57 degrees
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SOLAR for ROOFTOPS

Installation / Workshop
Prepared/ Compiled by:
Engineer William Jacinto Juan, pee/ rmp/ mepf/ ma/ broadcaster
Founder/Admin, SOLARSAFEWIND PHILIPPINES
Dep. GenSec, E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R., Inc.
Co-Founder, MEPF Engineers Co.
Interim Nat’l President, PISMAP (was PIPES)
Former Chairman, IIEE Electrical Safety Committee
Former NP, PSUMP/ NAMPAP Pro-Change/ Pugad Lawin Phils.
Proprietor, FEMP Safety Engineering Construction, 2013-present
CEO/Founder, Versatech Consultants & Mgmt.Corp., 1985-2015
0943 0616 215 / 09955 253 107 / 0919 605 4873 / telefax 646
9516 wiljjuan254@yahoo.com / wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com

October 2017
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ELECTRICAL
INSPECTIONS, AUDIT &
William J. Juan, pee, rmp, me, mepf
SAFETY
0943 0616 215 / 0919 605 4873/ 0995 5253 107
wiljjuan254@yahoo.com / wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com
Co-founder, E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R.S., Inc.
Director for Skills Training, MEPF Engineers Co.
Gen. Mgr., FEMP Safety Engineering Const’n

Facebook Pages Administered :

ESHE Advocates/ MEPF Engineers & Inspectors/ Talakayang Pinoy
Traffic & Transport Engineering Mgmt../ Let’s Save Mother Earth../ SolarSafeWind
Phils, etc.
October 2017
 By:
Engr.William Jacinto Juan, PEE,RMP,MEPF
If you need further help, my contact numbers are:
0943 0616 215/ 0919 605 4873/ 0995 5253 107
wiljjuan254@yahoo.com wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com

October 2017
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MAKING ELECTRICAL
DESIGNS & CALCULATIONS
William J. Juan, pee,rmp,mepf
0943 0616 215/ 0919 605 4873/ 0995 5253
107
wiljjuan254@yahoo.com
wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com

Facebook Pages Administered:

ESEA Advocates / SOLARSAFEWIND PHILIPPINES/ MEPF ENGINEERS../ E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R. Group
NAMPAP-PSUMP-PIPES Groups / ATTEMP/ STOP FLOODING… /
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BASIC MEPF DESIGN
FOR MIX-USE BUILDINGS
William J. Juan, mepf, rmp,
pee, ma
0943 0616 215/0919 605 4873/ 0995
5253 107 wiljjuan254@yahoo.com
wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com

Facebook Pages Administered:

PISMAP-PSUMP Groups/ MEPF ENGINEERS../ ESHE/ TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
ENG’G…/ LET’S SAVE MOTHER EARTH… / SOLARSAFEWIND PHILS./ TALAKAYANG
PINOY/ PUGAD LAWIN INT’L
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SANITARY INSPECTIONS,
DESIGN AUDIT, SAFETY &
GREEN PLUMBING PRACTICES
BY
William J. Juan, mepf, rmp, pee
0943 0616 215/0919 605 4873/ 0995 5253 107
wiljjuan254@yahoo.com wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com

Facebook Pages Administered:

PISMAP-PSUMP Groups / MEPF ENGINEERS../ ESHE/ TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT…/ LET’S SAVE MOTHER EARTH… /
TALAKAYANG PINOY/ PUGAD LAWIN INTERNATIONAL

July 2017
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MEPFS
Technopreneurship
Prepared/Compiled by:
Engineer William Jacinto Juan, pee/rmp/mepf/ma/broadcaster
0943 0616 215 / 0995 5253 107 / 0919 605 4873
wiljjuan254@yahoo.com / wiljjuan.engr@gmail.com
Proprietor, FEMP Safety Engineering Construction, 2013-present
CEO/Founder, Versatech Consultants & Mgmt.Corp., 1985-2015
Managing Director, K-Energy, Inc. (1990 – 2005)
Proprietor, Apocalypse Trading, 1987-1997

July 2017