From Sir Ferrer:

*NUMBER OF THE LAWS:

Fire Code of the Philippines
- P.D. 1185
- (Approved by PGMA on December 19, 2008)
- Repealed by RA 9514
National Building Code of the Philippines
- P.D. 1096
- (Pres. Ferdinand Marcos February 1977)
- RA 6541
Accessibility Law (Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
- (Approved: February 25, 1983)
* Minimum width of parking slot from Accessibility Code:
- parking spaces should be located as close to building entrances.
- minimum width of 3.70 m.
- walkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m.
- provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking level.
* Maximum length of Ramps:
- ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m.
- maximum gradient shall be 1:12.
- length of a ramp should not exceed 6:00 m. if the gradient is 1:12.
- with landings not less than 1.50 m.
- level area not less than 1.80 m.
- handrails at 0.70 m. and 0.90 m. from the ramp level
- curbs on both sides with a minimum height of 0.10 m.
- any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads down towards an area where
vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower
end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the ramp

* Minimum dimension of Water Closet (disabled):
- minimum area of 1.70 x 1.80 mts.
- one movable grab bar and one fixed to the adjacent wall.
- turning space of 2.25 sq.m. with a minimum dimension of 1.50 m. for wheelchair
* Distance of Elevator from Entrance:
- not more than 30.00 m.
- elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10 m. x 1.40 m.
- control panels and emergency system shall be between 0.90 m to 1.20 m from
the floor.
* Know what is an Arcade, Projection, Firewall, etc.:
- Arcade - a passage or walkway
- Firewall - a barrier inside a building or vehicle, designed to limit the spread of fire,
heat and structural collapse
* Classes of Fire:
American European Australasian Fuel/Heat source
Class A Class A Class A Ordinary combustibles
Class B
Class B Class B Flammable liquids
Class C Class C Flammable gases
Class C Class F/D Class E Electrical equipment
Class D Class D Class D Combustible metals
Class K Class F Class F Cooking oil or fat

* Who conducts the fire safety inspection:
- Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
* Assembly area without fixed seats:
AREA ASSEMBLY PER PERSON
Space with non-xed seats 0.75

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* Difference between aisles, corridors, hallways, etc
Aisle way is a walkway between or along sections of seats.
Hallway is a corridor, as in a building
* Definition of High Rise:
- 1-2 storeys Low
- 3-5 storeys Medium
- 6-above High
* Stand pipe (dry and wet) and Sprinkler System:
DRY STANDPIPE - pipes not filled with water; water is introduced thru Fire
Service connections.
WET STANDPIPE - Standpipe system having a supply valve open and water
pressure maintained at all times to the outlet valves.
Sprinkler System - An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping
installed in a building, \arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically
discharges water when activated by heat
* What is occupancy:
Occupancy is the use for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property
* Total width of exits should not be less than the total occupant load
divided by magic number (know the magic number):
One unit of exit width 525 mm
Rate of discharge per minute through one unit 40 persons
Maximum permissible calculated evacuation time (in Class C buildings) 2 minutes
U = N / (40 x T)
Where:
N = Number of persons
T = Time factor in minutes (2 for marquees)
U = Number of exit units required

E = (U / 4) + 1
Where:
E = Number of exits or stairs required.


* How many exits are required for every storey if occupant load is
1000/1000+:
50
*Types of construction depending on the fire resistivity:
TYPE I-A--Fire Resistive Non-combustible (Commonly found in high-rise buildings and
Group I occupancies).
3 Hr. Exterior Walls*
3 Hr. Structural Frame
2 Hr. Floor/Ceiling Assembly
1 Hr. Roof Protection
TYPE I-B--Fire Resistive Non-Combustible (Commonly found in mid-rise office & Group
R buildings).
2 Hr. Exterior Walls*
2 Hr. Structural Frame
2 Hr. Ceiling/Floor Separation
1 Hr. Ceiling/Roof Assembly
TYPE II-A--Protected Non-Combustible (Commonly found in newer school buildings).
1 Hr. Exterior Walls
1 Hr. Structural Frame
1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection
TYPE II-B--Unprotected Non-Combustible (Most common type of non-combustible
construction used in commercial buildings).
Building constructed of non-combustible materials but these materials have no
fire resistance.
TYPE III-A--Protected Combustible (Also known as "ordinary" construction with brick or
block walls and a wooden roof or floor assembly which is 1 hour fire protected).
2 Hr. Exterior Walls*
1 Hr. Structural Frame
1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection
TYPE III-B--Unprotected Combustible (Also known as "ordinary" construction; has brick
or block walls with a wooden roof or floor assembly which is not protected against fire.
These buildings are frequently found in "warehouse" districts of older cities.)
2 Hr. Exterior Walls*
No fire resistance for structural frame, floors, ceilings, or roofs.
TYPE IV--Heavy Timber (also known as "mill" construction; to qualify all wooden
members must have a minimum nominal dimension of 8 inches.)
2 Hr. Exterior Walls*
1 Hr. Structural Frame or Heavy Timber
Heavy Timber Floor/Ceiling/Roof Assemblies
TYPE V-A--Protected Wood Frame (Commonly used in the construction of newer
apartment buildings; there is no exposed wood visible.)
1 Hr. Exterior Walls
1 Hr. Structural Frame
1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof
TYPE V-B--Unprotected Wood Frame (Examples of Type V-N construction are single
family homes and garages. They often have exposed wood so there is no fire
resistance.)
*Review Abbreviations
* Fire Resistant Rating (Hours) materials
* req't for open spaces differs from type of plan/classification (15%,
20%-30%, 50%... not sure)