DIVISION 13.

MERCANTILE
OCCUPANClES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

EXIT DETAILS

PROTECTION

BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION 14. BUSINESS
OCCUPANCIES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

EXIT DETAILS

PROTECTION

BUILDING SERVICE UTILITIES

COMBINED BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE

OCCUPANCY PROVISIONS

HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

 DIVISION 19. SPECIAL
PROVISION FOR HIGH RISE
BUILDINGS
SCOPE

DEFINITION

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PROTECTION

BUILDING SERVICE UTILITIES

FIRE COMMAND CENTER

STAIRWELLS

FIRST-AID PROTECTION

APPLICABILITY OF ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF

THIS CODE
CHAPTER 3. FIRE SAFETY
FOR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
DIVISION 1. SCOPE
 SECTION
10.3.1.1
APPLICABILITY
This Chapter shall apply to materials and chemicals which
are:
A. Highly flammable that may react to cause fires or
explosions; or
B. By their presence may create a fire or explosion hazard; or
C. Their toxicity, flammability, or reactivity, render fire
fighting dangerous; or
D. Flammable or combustible liquids which are chemically
unstable and which may spontaneously form explosive
compounds; or
E. Flammable or combustible liquids which undergo
spontaneous reactions of explosive violence or with sufficient
evolution of heat to be a fire hazard.
 SECTION
10.3.1.2
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS AND
CHEMICALS
Hazardous materials and chemicals shall
include, but not limited to:
1. flammable solids;
2. corrosive liquids;
3. radioactive materials;
4. oxidizing materials;
5. potentially explosive chemicals;
6. highly toxic materials; and
7. poisonous gases.
DIVISION 2. FIRE SAFETY
CLEARANCE
A. In addition for the issuance
FSIC, a Fire Safety Clearance shall
be issued by the BFP as
prerequisite for the issuance of
appropriate permits and licenses
from the local governments and
other government agencies
concerned, for the following:
1. Installation and storage of:
a. Nitrocellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin)
b. Combustible Fibers
c. Combustible Commodities
d. Matches
e. Magnesium
f. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
h. Medical and Related Compressed Gas
i. Cryogenic
j. Other hazardous materials and chemicals
2. Transportation or conveyance of:
a. Matches
b. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
c. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
d. Medical and Related Compressed Gas
e. Cryogenic
f. Other hazardous materials and chemicals

3. Disposal or abandonment of:

a. Tanker and vessel for flammable and combustible liquids
b. Containers of all types of compressed gases
c. Other hazardous materials and chemicals
DIVISION 3. GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
A. The manufacture, storage handling and use of
hazardous materials and chemicals shall be
safeguarded with protective facilities or devices
as public safety may require.
B. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall require the separation or
isolation from other storage occupancies or
buildings of any chemical that, in combination
with other substances, may bring about a fire or
explosion or may liberate a flammable or
poisonous gas.
C. Defective containers shall be disposed of
or repaired in accordance with recognized
safety practices. No spilled materials shall
be allowed to accumulate on floors or
shelves.
D. Where stored for retail, storage shall be
neat and orderly.
E. Where no specific requirements have
been established, storage, handling, and
use of hazardous chemicals shall be in
F. All hazardous chemicals as defined in
this Chapter shall bear especially
designed and color coded labels
consisting of four diamonds arranged
into one large diamond with the first,
indicating the toxicity and health
hazards; the second, its flammability;
the third, its reactivity; and the fourth,
fire-fighting and first aid instructions.
 SECTION
10.3.4.1.3
COMBUSTIBLE
COMMODITIES
In the storage of combustible
commodities, the following factors shall
be considered:
1. method and height of stock piling;
2. combustibility of materials;
3. fuel load and rate of spread;
4. areas and size of piles;
5. aisle ways;
6. water supply;
7. sprinkler protection;
8. building construction, including height and area;
9. draft curtains;
A. Storage and Handling
1. Common Requirements:
2. Factors to be considered in the storage of common
commodities:
B. On Fire Protection
C. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal

Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall be
obtained for the storage of combustible
commodities. A floor plan showing the
dimension and location of high piled
storage area and aisle dimensions between
each storage shall be submitted.
 SECTION
10.3.4.2 LIQUID
An empirical measure that combines volatility with
the heat-producing capabilities of the vapor is the
flash point determination. The flashpoint is simply
the temperature at which a liquid takes off vapor
that can be ignited under specified laboratory
conditions. Flash point determinations give rise to
hazard classification systems, the most severe
hazard being afforded by those liquids with the
lowest flash point. Hazardous liquid can be
flammable or combustible, depending on the flash
point.
 SECTION
10.3.4.3 GAS
In order to handle variety of gases
effectively, consider classification of
gases which based on the physical
property and primary use. Gases are
classified as cryogenic, compressed
and liquefied.
 SECTION
10.3.4.3.2
MEDICAL AND
RELATED
COMPRESSED
GASES
C. Fire Safety Clearance

A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal

Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall be
obtained for the storage of combustible
commodities. A floor plan showing the
dimension and location of high piled
storage area and aisle dimensions between
each storage shall be submitted.
 SECTION
10.3.4.2 LIQUID
An empirical measure that
combines volatility with the heat-
producing capabilities of the vapor
is the flash point determination. The
flashpoint is simply the temperature
at which a liquid takes off vapor
that can be ignited under specified
laboratory conditions. Flash point
determinations give rise to hazard
classification systems, the most
severe hazard being afforded by
those liquids with the lowest flash
point. Hazardous liquid can be
flammable or combustible,
depending on the flash point.
SECTION 10.3.4.3
GAS
In order to handle variety
of gases effectively,
consider classification of
gases which based on
the physical property and
primary use. Gases are
classified as cryogenic,
compressed and
liquefied.
 SECTION 10.3.4.3.2
MEDICAL AND
RELATED
COMPRESSED GASES
A.On Storage and Handling

B.On Manufacturing

C.On Fire Protection and

Markings

D.Fire Safety Clearance

 Figure 1: STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES OUTDOORS

These distances do not apply where protective structures having fire

resistance rating of two (2) hours interrupt the line-of-sight between
un-insulated portions of the bulk oxygen storage installation and the
exposure. The protective structures protect un-insulated oxygen
storage containers or supports, control equipment, and system piping
(or parts thereof) from external fire exposure. Liquid oxygen storage
containers are insulated. Such containers may provide line of-sight
protection for un-insulated system components. Interruption of the
line-of-sight means that an eye on any part of the un-insulated portion
of the bulk oxygen storage installation cannot see any part of the
exposure.