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Based on NFPA 20, series 2016 : Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection:
5.6.2 Fire Pump Backup. Fire pumps serving zones that are partially or wholly beyond the pumping capability of the fire
department apparatus shall be provided with one of the following:
(1) A fully independent and automatic backup fire pump unit(s) arranged so that all zones can be maintained in full service with
any one pump out of service.
(2) An auxiliary means that is capable of providing the full fire protection demand and that is acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
Low Zone
High Zone
With Back-up Fire Pump
LZ LZ
HZ
HZ
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Figure 1 Figure 2
Single
Point of
Failure
Fire Pump No Dual Power Source Fire Pump Dual Power Source
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4.B Common Finding: Open fire exit but did not met the "50%" openness
2. ASME A17.1
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Section 2.11 Protection of Hoistway
Protection: 2.11.1.2 Emergency Doors in
Blind Hoistways. Where an elevator is
installed in a single blind hoistway, there
shall be installed in the blind portion of the
hoistway an emergency door at every third
floor, but not more than 11 m (36 ft) from
sill to sill etc..
NOTE :
NFPA 1-2015, Section 18.5.1. The distances specified in Section 18.5 shall be measured along fire
department access roads in accordance with 18.2.3.
A.18.5.1.4 Fire department access roads are intended to include public streets provided they meet the
requirements of 18.2.3.
NFPA 1-2015, Section 18.5.3
Building Other than Detached One- and Two- Family Dwellings
NOTE :
NFPA 1-2015, Section 18.5.1. The distances specified in Section 18.5 shall be measured along fire
department access roads in accordance with 18.2.3.
A.18.5.1.4 Fire department access roads are intended to include public streets provided they meet the
requirements of 18.2.3.
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NFPA 101 series 2015 section 9.6.5.1 and NFPA 72 series of 2015 section 9.6.5.2
• Based on NFPA 101, series 2015 : Life Safety Code; Section 9.6.5 : Fire Safety Function; 9.6.5.1 Fire safety functions shall be
installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. 9.6.5.2 Where required by the
another section of this Code, the following functions shall be actuated :
(1) Release of hold-open devices for doors or other opening protectives
(2) Stairwell or elevator shaft pressurization
(3) Smoke management or smoke control systems
(4) Unlocking of doors
(5) Elevator recall and shutdown
(6) HVAC shutdown
• Based on NFPA 72, series 2016 : National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code
Section 21.3 All fire alarm initiating devices used to initiate elevator Phase I Emergency Recall Operation shall be connected to
the required building fire alarm system
Section 21.7.1 The provisions of section 21.7 shall apply to the basic method by which a fire alarm system interfaces with the
HVAC systems
• Fire Pump
Fire • Flow Switch
Protection • Tamper Switch
• Fire Tank
Fire Alarm
Control
Panel (FACP)
NFPA 82 series of 1999 section 3-2.5 12. Common Finding: No sufficient AFSS
NFPA 82:3-2.5 Chute Automatic Sprinklers. 3- inside Garbage Chute
2.5.1 Gravity Chute. Gravity chutes shall be
protected internally by automatic sprinklers.
This protection requires that a sprinkler be
installed at or above the top service opening
of the chute. In addition, a sprinkler shall be
installed within the chute at alternate floor
levels in buildings over two stories in height
with a mandatory sprinkler located at the
lowest service level.
NFPA 13 A-5-13.5 :
NFPA 13 A-5-13.5 : The installation of
sprinklers at floor levels should be arranged
so as to protect the sprinklers from
mechanical injury and falling materials and
not cause obstruction within the chute. This
installation usually can be accomplished by
recessing the sprinkler in the wall of the chute
or by providing a protective deflector canopy
over the sprinkler. Sprinklers should be placed
so that there will be minimum interference of
the discharge from the sprinklers. Sprinklers
with special directional discharge
characteristics might be advantageous.
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13.A Common Finding: No Elevator Fire Recall (EFR) 13.B Common Finding: No Elevator Earthquake Recall (EER)
Exit at
Nearest
Floor
Exit at
Ground
Floor
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15. NFPA 20-2010 Sec 4.30.1 Each controller of pumps shall have its own individual pressure sensing line.
16. NFPA 20 2016, 10.5.2.1.4 There shall be no valve or other restrictions within the controller ahead of the pressure
switch or pressure responsive means.
17. NFPA 20 2016, 4.31.2 The pressure sensing line connection for each pump, including jockey pumps, shall be made between
that pump's discharge check valve and dis17. NFPA 20 2016, 4.31.2 The pressure sensing line connection for each pump,
including jockey pumps, shall be made between that pump's discharge check valve and discharge isolation valve.
17. Common Finding: Fire and Jockey Fire and Jockey pump sensing line are/is
pump sensing line are/is wrongly correctly connected before the alarm check
connected after the alarm check valve valve
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18. NFPA-72 2016 Section 23.8.5.9.1 where fire pumps are required to be monitored and a building fire alarm system is
installed, a pump running signal shall be permitted to be a supervisory or alarm signal
23.8.5.9.2 where fire umps are required to be monitored and a building fire alarm system is installed, signals other
than pump running shall be supervisory signals.
18. Common
Findings: Main fire
pump isolation valve
is not provided with
supervisory switch.
19. Common Finding: Fire water tank level Water tank level indicator with alarm signal
alarm signal is not installed connected to FDAS
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20. NFPA 72. Section 10.2.6.5 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND OTHER EXTINGUISHINGEQUIPMENT
Supervision 1. Supervisory Signal Where supervised automatic sprinkler systems are required by another Section of this Code, supervisory attachments
shall be installed and monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72, a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided to indicate a condition that would
impair the satisfactory operation of the sprinkler system. Monitoring shall include, but shall not be limited to, monitoring of control valves,
fire pump power supplies and running conditions, water tank levels and temperatures, tank pressure, and air pressure on dry-pipe valves. Supervisory
signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at a location within the protected building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel or at an
approved, remotely located receiving facility.2. Alarm Signal Transmission Where supervision of automatic sprinkler systems is required, waterflow alarms
shall be transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm receiving facility, a remote station, a central station, or the fire station.
Separate and
distinct signal of
floor by floor of
main control
valve and water
flow switch to
FDAS)
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21. NFPA 72-2016 Section 23.8.5.9.1 Where fire pumps are required to be monitored and
a building fire alarm system is installed, a pump running signal shall be permitted to be
a supervisory or alarm signal.
21. Common Findings: Fire pump and/or Fire pump and/or jockey pump
jockey pump are not connected/monitored at connected/monitored at FDAS
FDAS.
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22. Fire Code of the Philippines SECTION 10.2.19.5 FIRE COMMAND CENTER
A. For buildings ten (10) storeys or more, a fire command center shall be provided in a location approved by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction and shall
contain the following features: 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit must have the following features:
a. Provide a predetermined message to the fire area where the alarm originated, actuated by a smoke detector, sprinkler head, water flow device, or manual fire alarm. The
message must provide applicable information and directions to occupants. b. The fire department two-way communication system must operate between the fire command
center and every elevator, elevator lobby, exit stairway, and exit access corridor. A telephone station or jack shall be provided in each fire pump room. NFPA 72 2016 Section
24.8.11 In buildings provided with a two-way telephone communications system, at least one telephone station or jack shall be provided at the following locations: (1) Each
floor level ; (2) Each notification zone ; (3) Each elevator cab ; (4) Elevator lobbies ; (5) Elevator machine room(s) ; (6) Emergency and standby power room(s) ; (7) Fire pump
room(s) ; (8) Area(s) of refuge ; (9) Each floor level inside an enclosed exit stair(s) ; (10) Other room(s) or area(s) as required by the authority having jurisdiction
22. Common
Findings: No
Telephone jack
telephone jack
and/or two-way
and/or two-way
communication communication
system was system was
provided at fire provided at fire
pump room pump room
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23. NFPA 72-2016 Section 17.7.1.6 Smoke detectors shall be installed in all areas where required.
24. NFPA 101 (36.4.4.4.2.6) : Malls with a floor opening connecting more than two levels shall be provided with a smoke control system
NFPA 92 B : mandates smoke management system in mall, atria, and large spaces. Maintain a tenable environment in the means of
egress from large-volume building spaces during the time required for evacuation23. NFPA 72-2016 Section 17.7.1.6 Smoke detectors
shall be installed in all areas where required.
25. Based on NFPA 20 (4.13.1.1.1): 4.13.1.1.1 Except as permitted in 4.13.1.1.3, fire pump units serving high-rise buildings shall be protected from
surrounding occupancies by a minimum of 2-hour fire-rated construction or physically separated from the protected building by a minimum of 50 ft (15.3 m).
26. Bus duct Access PEC 2009. 1.10.2 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less
1.10.2.1 Spaces About Electrical Equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit
ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Enclosures housing electrical apparatus that are controlled by a lock(s) shall be considered
accessible to licensed electrical practitioner or non-licensed electrical practitioner under the supervision of a licensed electrical practitioner
Busduct provided
Fire pump Room is with working space
fire rated and Maintenance
access.
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Based on PD No. 1096 NBCP Chapter XII General Design And Construction Requirements
Section 1207: Stairs, Exits and Occupant Loads. (12) Headroom. Every required stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 2.00 meters.Such
clearance shall be established by measuring vertically from a plane parallel and tangent to the atairway tread nosing to the soffit above all points.
• Based on RA 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines Rule 10 - Fire Safety Measure Chapter 2- Fire Safety in Buildings, Structures and Facilities Division 5 -
Means of EgressSection 10.2.5.4: Standards for Fire Exit/Escape Stairs Headroom Clearance Section 10.2.5.2 - General Provision N. The minimum headroom
shall not be less than two meters (2m) nor any projection from the ceiling be less than two meters (2 m) from the floor
27. Common
Findings: Fire exit
at Avida Centera
T4, Avida Vita T3, Design
Avida OPD and headroom for
Alveo Kroma are Stairwell
below the code
required 2m
minimum
headroom