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5. OUTLINE OF R.A. 9514
1. Interpretation
2. Coverage
3. Definition of terms
4. Authority of the BFP
5. Reorganization of the BFP
6. Fire brigades, safety practitioners
7. Assistance to the BFP
6. OUTLINE OF R.A. 9514
8. Fire safety enforcers
9. Enforcement and administration
10. Fire safety measures
11. Prohibited acts
12. Fire code taxes
13. Administrative courses of action
14. Miscellaneous provisions
7. FOCUS ON THREE RULES
▪ Rule 3: Definition of terms
▪ Rule 9: Enforcement
▪ Inspections and evaluations
▪ FALAR
▪ FSEC and FSIC
▪ Rule 10: Fire safety measures
▪ Various design requirements
11. suppression system
An integratedpiping system connectedtoasourceof
extinguishing agent which suppresses fires when
actuatedby itsautomaticdetectingdevice
Automatic fire
14. Firewall
Awall designed toprevent thespread offire, having afire
resistance rating ofnotless than four hours with
sufficient structural stability toremainstanding evenif
construction oneitherside collapses under fire conditions
22. BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
▪ Six sets of plans are sent from the Building
Official to the Fire Marshall for review
▪ A plan evaluator reviews the drawings
▪ Based on findings, the FSEC will either be released
or denied
▪ Note: FALAR 1 is required before plan review
23. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
▪ The Fire Marshall shall conduct inspections during
construction to ensure that plans are being
followed
24. INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION
▪ The Fire Marshall needs to conduct another
inspection before the Building Official can issue
an occupancy permit
▪ When the Building Official receives an application
for occupancy permit, the Fire Marshall shall be
notified
25. INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION
▪ Fire Marshall conducts inspection
▪ If OK, the Fire Marshall issues the FSIC and
notifies the Building Official
▪ Note: FALAR 2 is required for issuance of FSIC
28. WHAT IS FALAR?
▪ FALAR stands for Fire and Life Safety
Assessment Report
▪ There are three kinds:
▪ FALAR 1
▪ FALAR 2
▪ FALAR 3
29. FALAR APPLICABILITY
▪ For all buildings:
▪ FALAR 1
▪ FALAR 2
▪ For buildings with occupant load of at least 50:
▪ FALAR 3 (annually)
30. THE THREE FALARS
▪ FALAR 1: Documentation on safety features of
the facility
▪ FALAR 2: Documentation submitted by
contractor/CM certifying that construction was in
accordance with FALAR 1
▪ FALAR 3: Documentation of periodic maintenance
31. FALAR 1
▪ Documentation on fire and life safety features of
the facility
▪ A written report prepared by the Architect and his
Fire Protection Consultant
▪ A compilation of plans and specs and design
analysis
32. FALAR 2
▪ Documentation submitted by contractor/CM
certifying that construction was in accordance
with FALAR 1
▪ A compilation report of all approved submittals,
test forms, acceptance forms
▪ Shall be included in the as-built documents given
by contractor to owner
33. FALAR 3
▪ Documentation of required periodic maintenance
and upkeep of facility
▪ Written report prepared by the building owner and
his fire safety officer
▪ A compilation of the maintenance and testing
records
35. FSEC
▪ Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
▪ Released once building plans and specs are found
to be in accordance with the Fire Code
▪ Required for building permits
36. FSIC
▪ Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
▪ Certifies that the building was inspected and was
found to be OK
▪ Required for occupancy permits, business
permits, permits to operate, PHILHEALTH
accreditation for hospitals, DOH License to
Operate
38. SCENARIO 1: BUILDING PERMIT
1. You need a building permit, so you need an
FSEC.
2. You need an FSEC, so you need your plans to be
reviewed.
3. You need a building plan review so you prepare
FALAR 1 along with other requirements (6 sets
of drawings, etc.).
39. SCENARIO 2: OCCUPANCY PERMIT
1. You’re done with construction so you need an
occupancy permit.
2. You need an occupancy permit so you need an
FSIC.
3. You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
4. You want them to release FSIC after inspection
so you prepare FALAR 2.
40. SCENARIO 3: BUSINESS PERMIT
1. You need to get/renew a business permit so you
need an FSIC.
2. You need an FSIC so you need an inspection.
3. You want them to release the FSIC after
inspection, so you prepare FALAR 3.
41. RULE 10: SAFETY MEASURES
Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
43. MEANS OF EGRESS
▪ A continuous, unobstructed route of exit from any
point in the building to a public way
▪ Shall be integral or permanently affixed to a
building
▪ Minimum width: 915mm
44. NUMBER OF EXITS
▪ For any storey, mezzanine, balcony, etc.:
▪ 0-499 occupant load: 2 exits
▪ 500-1000 occupant load: 3 exits
▪ 1000 or more: 4 exits
45. TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS
▪ Depends on occupancy
▪ For individual rooms with max. occupant load of 6:
▪ 15 meters from any point in the room
47. DOORS
▪ Provide a self-closing mechanism for exit doors
▪ Clear opening: 710mm-1220mm
▪ Maximum threshold height: 13mm
48. STAIRS
▪ All stairways designated as a means of egress
should be continuous from the uppermost floor
level to the ground floor
▪ Two sets of requirements
▪ New stairs
▪ Existing stairs
56. FIRE ALARMS
▪ Notifies occupants of the building and, when
required, emergency forces
▪ Automatic fire department notification is required
for:
▪ High rise buildings
▪ Hospitals
▪ Schools, hotels, apartments 4 storeys or taller
▪ Malls
57. WET STANDPIPES
▪ Wet standpipes required for the following:
▪ Assembly occupancies with at least 1,000 occupant
load
▪ Schools, hospitals, businesses, hotels, etc. 4 storeys
or taller
▪ Hazardous occupancies exceeding 1,860 sqm per
floor
▪ Exceptions:
▪ Buildings with an approved sprinkler system
58. WET STANDPIPES
▪ All portions of the building must be within 6
meters of a nozzle attached to a 22.00m long
hose
▪ Minimum of 64mm diameter
60. OCCUPANT LOAD
▪ Concentrated use without fixed seats, such as
places of worship, dance floors: 0.65 sqm/person
▪ Less concentrated use such as conference
rooms, dining rooms, gyms: 1.40sqm/person
▪ Standing rooms/waiting space: 0.28sqm/person
62. TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS
▪ 46 meters if without sprinkler system
▪ 61 meters if with sprinkler system
63. SEATING
▪ Rows of seats back to back: 830mm
▪ At least 300mm from back of one seat to front of
the next seat
▪ Seats between aisles: 14 maximum
▪ Seats between wall and aisle: 7 maximum
▪ Seats without arms: 600mm/person
