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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR SUBMISSION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED SOLUTIONS 1.
Prescriptive requirements are developed for general use but not for specific purposes. Under certain circumstances, engineering methods can be used to justify certain alternative approaches to resolve fire safety problems. This will motivate designers of building such as architect and engineers to be creative and innovative. This basic framework is developed in order to guide and assist the stakeholders of the building if they intend to adopt performancebased approaches.
2.
The International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) shall be used to facilitate the development of performance-based solutions for the building. IFEG have been developed to meet the joint needs in U.S.A, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. This guidebook references internationally available standards, guides and associated documents, and use both imperial and SI units throughout. In particular, the guidelines provide guidance for the design and evaluation of alternative solutions (equivalencies) and general performance design.
3.
The International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) have been developed: a. To be used in fire engineering design and evaluation of buildings. However, the concepts and principles may also be of assistance in a fire engineering evaluation of other structures such as ships and tunnels that are comprised of enclosed spaces. b. To provide guidance for fire engineers to design and evaluate fire safety systems to achieve acceptable levels of safety. c. To assume the fire engineer has a level of competence and experience that would enable licensing by the respective nation.
d.
The submission of alternative solution to prescriptive requirement shall be at least in two stages: a. Fire Engineering Brief and b. Fire Engineering Final Report The International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) provides the details of each submission.
e.
The submission shall be prepared and submitted by a fire engineer. The fire engineer will need to be a professional/registered fire engineer qualified to use engineering approaches for fire safety solutions. The fire engineer shall submit his qualification and practising certificate for CDD review and approval before any commencement of formal submission.
PB Submissions - Rev A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR SUBMISSION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED SOLUTIONS
f.
The Register Architect and Engineer shall incorporate the required elements generated by the Fire Engineer in their respective plans after the Fire Engineering Final Report is approved.
g.
All above-mentioned professionals shall be responsible for supervision of the site works to ensure that all design intents are executed.
h.
Building owner shall also acknowledge at the completion of the development that they are responsible for all required maintenance works including those arising from the performancebased approaches. In the event the building is sold, it is the owner’s responsibility to hand over all relevant information and documents to the buyer.
Prepared by:
Yeo Swee Khiank
PB Submissions - Rev A
Date:
2nd July 2007
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State of Qatar Ministry of Interior
دوﻟﺔ ﻗﻄﺮ وزارة اﻟﺪاﺧﻠﻴﺔ
General Admin. of Civil Defence
اﻹدارة اﻟﻌﺎﻣﺔ ﻟﻠﺪﻓﺎع اﻟﻤﺪﻧﻲ
CERTIFICATION FOR FIRE ENGINE ACCESS ROAD AND FIRE ENGINE HARDSTANDING LOADING Managing Director Civil Defence Department Ministry Of Interior State Of Qatar PO Box 6959 Particulars Of Project Which This Certificate Relates To : Project Title : ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _ ________________________________________________________________________________ FSD BP Plan No : ______________________________ Approved Date :___________________
I ____________________________ Identification Card No : / Passport No : _________________________________ being a consultant hereby certify that the fire engine access road and fire engine hardstanding for the above building project have been designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defence. I certify that the fire engine hardstanding has been constructed to withstand the loading capacity of 45 tonnes fire appliances.
________________________________________________ Name And Signature Of Consultant ________________________________________________ Address Of Consultant Date :
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16 May 2007 CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR CURRRENT ACCEPTABLLE LISTING AND TESTING AUTHORITIES
S/N
Testing Authority
Location
1.
Branz Ltd
NZ
2.
BRE
UK
3.
Certifire
UK
4.
Det Norske Veritas
DK
5.
Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM)
USA
6.
Lloyd’s Register
UK
7.
Loss Prevention Council
UK
8.
PSB (Singapore Productivity and Standards Board)
9.
Scientific Services Laboratories
AUS
10.
SGS US Testing Company Inc.
USA
11.
TÜV
12.
Underwriters Laboratories
13.
VDS
14.
Warrington Fire Research
Singapore
Germany USA Germany UK
Note: The above list represents the current, preferred and most frequently referenced authorities and does not preclude the acceptance of other qualified testing authorities that may be proposed by the public. Such proposals will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Prepared by:
20th August 2007
Paul Khoo
CDD APPROVED TESTING AUTHORITIES
Revision F
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
PROVISION FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Material:
INTUMESCENT PAINTS Item
Provisions
1.0
Intumescent paints are permitted for use on structural steel members of buildings of all purpose groups with the exception of purpose groups VI (Factories) and VIII (Storage) to achieve the required fire resistance.
2.0
For buildings with a habitable height of not more than 24m, intumescent paints are allowed to be used to protect steel columns and beams.
3.0
For buildings with a habitable height of more than 24m, intumescent paints are permitted fro use only on structural steel beams, excluding load transfer beams.
4.0
Intumescent Paints shall be subjected to and pass fire resistance testing as detailed in BS 476: Part 20/21 or its equivalent.
5.0
Intumescent paints shall also be subjected to weathering tests as detailed in BS8202: Part 2: 1992. Fire test for fire resistance performance shall be conducted on specimens after the weather tests. The fire resistance rating of the tested specimen shall not be les than 75% of the original prototype.
6.0
Intumescent Paints shall be listed by a QCCD approved testing authority.
7.0
In addition to the performance requirements such as but not limited to, fire resistance and flame spread indices, the use of intumescent paints shall comply with the provisions stated hereunder.
8.0
The project QP shall submit a separate set of plans indicating the locations of the structural steel members that are proposed to be coated with intumescent paint.
9.0
If the building’s habitable height exceeds 24m, a fire safety report shall be submitted together with the building plans.
10.0
A sign depicting the following minimum information shall be fixed at a conspicuous location.
3.15.1
Notes
10.1
Name of supplier
10.2
Fire resistance rating
10.3
Date of painting
10.4
Next date of re-painting
10.5
Caution note “Caution: No other paint/coating shall be applied to the surfaces steel members protected by intumescent paint system”
FSD-DS-3.15.1_Intumescent Paints
FSD DS No:
Revision A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
PROVISION FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Material:
INTUMESCENT PAINTS Item
Provisions
11.
The Fire Safety Manager, if any, shall carry out regular inspection checks to ensure that the intumescent paint coatings re not damage or tampered with. Records of inspection shall be properly kept. In eth situation where the appointment of a FSM is not required, for example building under Purpose Group II ( ), the building management shall undertake the responsibility.
12.
Fore addition and alteration works in a building where structural steel members are protected by intumescent paint, the following shall be complied with.
13.
FSD DS No:
3.15.1
Notes
12.1
The owner or tenant, assisted by the FSM, shall engage a QP who shall submit building plans to the SCDF. The building plans shall be accompanied by the QP’s declaration as to whether the existing columns and beams coated with intumescent paint are or will be affected.
12.2
Written certification from the QP stating that he has supervised the application of the coating system(s) shall be provided.
12.3
The fire safety report shall be updated accordingly.
There shall be no flammable or combustible material stored within the vicinity of any structural steel members protected by intumescent paint
Prepared by:
Paul Khoo
FSD-DS-3.15.1_Intumescent Paints
Date:
12 December, 2006
Revision A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR FIRE HYDRANTS
Document Title: QNS No:
FIRE HYDRANTS DESIGN CRITRIA MASTER PLANNING
Application:
Issue:
Item
Comment / Directions
1.0
General
1.1
The purpose of this document is to establish the minimum required flow for fire fighting purposes as design criteria for fire hydrants provided for new large scale developments.
2.0
Type of Hydrants
2.1
Hydrants shall be of the aboveground double pillar type with a minimum 100 mm nominal diameter barrel.
2.2
Each hydrant shall have at least two (2) outlets. Outlets shall be 65mm nominal diameter.
2.3
The hose connections to the hydrants shall be
3.0
Location and Spacing of Hydrants
3.1
Hydrants shall be positioned to be within 100m from the entry to any biding and spaced not more than100 m apart.
3.2
Hydrants shall be located along all fire engine access routes.
3.3
Hydrants shall be located such as to maintain a minimum of 6m clearance from any building.
4.0
Performance Critical Components
Remarks
4.1.1 The minimum flow that shall be required for fire fighting purposes shall be 79 Lps (1,250 gpm) for any single incident. A minimum of 2 incidents occurring simultaneously and located adjacent to each other shall be considered within any given area. This flow shall be in addition to sprinkler systems water demand and shall be available at all times.
Spacing
Minimum Flow
4.1.1 The minimum pressure at which the minimum flow shall available shall be 350 kPa (50 psi). Prepared by:
Paul Khoo
QCDFSS_Fire Hydrants - Design Criteria.doc
FH 01 --
Minimum Pressure
June 25, 2007
Revision A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
2nd July, 2009
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS Item
Provisions
1.0
Portable Fire Extinguishers
FSS No:
1.1 Notes
Shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved. 2.0
Hose Reels Shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
3.0
Fire Pumps Entire fire pump assemblies including controllers shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved. Selection shall be in accordance with NFPA 20. A minimum of one duty and one standby pump shall be provided. Fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with QCDFSS 6.7 Where the duty pump is electrically driven, the standby pumps shall be either diesel driven or powered from a Level 1, Class 2 (minimum) Type 10 Emergency Power Supply System (EPPS) that has been designed and installed to meet the minimum requirements of the NFPA 110. All cabling from the EPPS shall be fire resistant. Certification of the cable shall be provided for compliance. The load on the entire power supply system and shall be considered and appropriate measures in compliance with the NFPA codes shall be implemented to ensure continued and safe functioning of all emergency systems.
4.0
Sprinkler Valves Shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
5.0
Valves Shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
6.0
Sprinklers Shall be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM
QCDFSS-1.1_Basic Requirements_Rev A.doc
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
2nd July, 2009
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS Item
Provisions
FSS No:
1.1 Notes
approved. They shall be selected in accordance with the NFPA13. 7.0
Intentionally left blank
8.0
Pipes and tubes Pipes shall be sized by hydraulic calculations in accordance with the NFPA13 chapter 22. Information to be submitted with plans for approval shall be that detailed in section 22.1, 22.2 and 22.3. All pipe and fittings shall have a minimum service pressure of 175psig and at 60ºC. Ferrous piping shall be corrosion resistant.
Sizing
Service Pressure Corrosion
Minimum test pressure shall be 250 psig or 50 psi above the service pressure at 60ºC.
Testing
Pressure testing and flushing of piping shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA13 and shall be witnessed by the responsible engineer.
Flushing
All piping shall be flushed to clear any possible blockages. Method Statement of the flushing procedure and original inspection reports witnessed and signed by the responsible engineer shall be submitted as evidence of compliance on completion of the installation. Pipe supports and hangars shall be standard types and listed for purpose. Where non-listed pipe hangars and supports are used, they shall be designed to take five (5) times the weight of the pipe and fitting (tees, elbows, valves etc) including the volume of water it carries plus 114kg. Calculations shall be provided to verify their adequacy and such calculation shall be signed by a professional engineer. Piping shall be painted red on completion to clearly identify its purpose. 9.0
Fittings Fittings shall be from material compatible with the pipe chosen. Jointing methods shall be threaded, grooved, flanged or other suitable method able to withstand the test pressures.
QCDFSS-1.1_Basic Requirements_Rev A.doc
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
2nd July, 2009
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS Item
Provisions
FSS No:
1.1 Notes
Grooved joints shall be LPC certified, UL Listed or FM approved. Welded joints shall be qualified. 10.0
Fire Alarm Panels Shall be UL Listed, FM approved or LPC certified Approved. A Mimic panel with LED’s to indicate location of fire and status of detectors and devices shall be provided.
11.0
Mimic Panels with indicating LED’s shall be provided at each floor.
12.0
Intentionally left blank
13.0
Smoke Control Smoke Control Systems shall be stand alone systems.
14.0
Smoke Control System Fan controls shall be located adjacent to the Main Fire Alarm Panel.
15.0
Fire Damper Shall be UL Listed, FM approved or LPC certified Approved. The fire resistance rating shall be at least equal to that of the elements of the structure and wall.
16.0
Motorised smoke control Damper Shall be UL Listed, FM approved or LPC certified Approved. The damper shall be capable of operating at minimum 250°C for 2 hours
17.0
Fire-rated duct Shall be UL Listed, FM approved or LPC certified Approved. The fire resistance rating shall be at least equal to that of the elements of the structure and wall.
18.0
High temperature rated fan Shall be UL Listed, FM approved, CE mark or LPC certified Approved. The fan shall be capable of operating at minimum 250°C for 2 hours.
QCDFSS-1.1_Basic Requirements_Rev A.doc
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
2nd July, 2009
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS Item
Provisions
19.0
Maintenance
19.1
All fire and life safety systems shall be properly maintained under a documented preventative maintenance inspection and test plan.
FSS No:
1.1 Notes
Documentary evidence of compliance with this requirement shall be maintained on the building premises in a suitable location at all times. They shall be readily available for presentation to QCD inspectors on request. Ideally these documents shall be kept in a secure and safe location at the fire command centre or where no fire command centre is provided, in the security office or the administration office and where central
QCDFSS-1.1_Basic Requirements_Rev A.doc
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Subject:
FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR
KHARAMAA SUBSTATIONS AND CONSUMER SWICTHGEAR ROOMS Item
Provisions
1.0
There are 2 main cases to consider. They are follows.
FSS No:
1.2 Notes
Different types
¾ Stand alone construction with a minimum of 3m separation from occupied buildings ¾ Substations attached to occupied buildings such as High Rise Towers and large places of Assembly
2.
STAND ALONE CONSTRUCTIONS
2.1
Below ground areas – Cable Basements
2.1.1 Where these are single storey below ground and escape distances comply with the code, fixed fire extinguishing systems will not be required.
Basements Egress
2.1.2 Where escape distances exceed the requirements for non sprinklered occupancies, sprinklers shall be provided. 2.1.3 Where water would be ineffective or the possibility that water could exacerbate the situation or water damage could be significant, alternative protection using environment friendly clean agents would be acceptable.
Clean Agents
2.1.4 CO2 total flooding systems will not be accepted in cable basements under any circumstances.
CO2
2.2
The NFPA 101 shall be applied to these constructions.
NFPA 101
2.3
Fire extinguishing systems where required by the NFPA 101 shall be permitted to be replaced by environment friendly clean agent systems
Alternatives to sprinklers
2.4
Notwithstanding, the entire construction shall be fitted with automatic smoke and heat detectors and manual call points.
Fire detection and alarms
2.5
The Main Fire Alarm Panel shall be located in either of the following locations.
Location of MFAP
o At the main guardhouse where the guardhouse is a separate structure and located at the entrance to the property o In the main entrance lobby of the building provided it is fire protected o External to the main entrance of the building and suitably protected form the elements FSS-1.02_Substations & Switch Gear Rooms Rev A
Revision A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Subject:
FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR
FSS No:
KHARAMAA SUBSTATIONS AND CONSUMER SWICTHGEAR ROOMS Item
Provisions
3.
SUBSTATIONS AND SWICTHGEAR ROOMS ATTACHED TO OCCUPIED BUILDINGS
3.1
The fire extinguishing requirements of NFPA 101 that apply for the building shall also apply to these substations and switch gear rooms.
3.2
Where the introduction of water would present additional hazards such as electrocution, environment friendly clean agent systems shall be allowed to substitute for sprinkler systems.
3.3
The omission of automatic fire extinguishing systems may be permitted if the following conditions are met.
Prepared by:
Notes
•
The room is dedicated to electrical equipment only
•
Only dry-type electrical equipment is used
•
The equipment is fully enclosed within a 3 hour minimum fire rated enclosure including protection for penetrations
•
No combustible storage is permitted in the room
•
Appropriate fire detection system is provided and monitored by the main fire alarm panel
Paul Khoo & Yeo Swee Khiank
FSS-1.02_Substations & Switch Gear Rooms Rev A
1.2
Revision A
Date:
NFPA 101 Alternative Clean Agents
09 September, 2007
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject:
SINGLE EXIT STAIRCASE FOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT OR PENTHOUSE
FSS No:
1.3
With the consideration of small residential apartment or penthouse development facing the constraints of limited land area, Civil Defence Department allows the provision of single exit staircase for building with habitable height not more than 28m provided the following conditions are met: a. The single exit staircase shall serve not more than four apartments or penthouses at each storey level, and b. Provision of exits from each residential apartment or penthouse shall comply with the NFPA requirements, and c. Travel distance from the most remote exit door to the exit staircase from each apartment or penthouse shall not exceed 15 m, and d. Exit staircase shall comply with the requirements of NFPA for exit staircases, and e. Approach to the exit staircase shall be through pressurised fire fighting/smoke-stop lobby of minimum 10 air changes per hour, and f. Approach from the exit door of residential apartment or penthouse to the fire fighting lobby /smoke-stop lobby shall be through pressurised corridor, and g. The exit door of the apartment or penthouse shall be of minimum 1 hour fire resistance rating, and h. Sprinkler shall be provided throughout the building.
Prepared by:
Yeo Swee Khiank
Date:
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06 December 2007
CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Subject:
FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR LOW RISE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT OR PENTHOUSE
FSS No:
1.4
Low rise residential apartment or penthouse development is allowed to be exempted from approved automatic sprinkler system provided the following conditions are met: 1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Fire Suppression System • Provision of fire extinguisher in accordance with NFPA 10 throughout the building inclusive of dwelling unit; • 100mm diameter dry rising main with breeching inlet located not more than 18M from fire engine hardstanding/fire engine access road Exit • Minimum two numbers • Comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Staircase • Permanently fixed ventilation openings of area not less than 20% of the staircase floor area at each floor; • Ventilation opening shall open to external or air-well having horizontal plan area of not less than 10m2. The minimum with of such air-well shall not be less than 3000mm. • Ventilation opening shall not be less than 3000mm from any opening. Fire Detection System • Fire alarm system shall be provided throughout the building as required by QCDD Fire Alarm System Requirements 6.1; • Manual call point shall be provided not more than 1.5M away from any entry to the exit. Car Park • At grade or above grade car park shall comply with NFPA 5000 Section 30.8.1.3 on open parking structure. • Only one basement car park is allowed and no other type of occupancy is allowed in the basement; • Basement car park shall have adequately distributed smoke vents. The number and their sizes shall be such that the aggregate effective vent openings shall not be less than 2.5% of the basement floor area served. No part of the basement shall be more than 12M form the smoke vents
Prepared by
Yeo Swee Khiank
QCDFSS-1.4_Low Rise Residential Apartments
Date:
23rd July, 2007
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject:
REFUGE FLOOR
FSS No:
1.5
High-rise building (more than 30 storeys) shall be provided with at least one refuge floor at an interval of not more than 20 storeys. The refuge floor shall comply with the following requirements: a. It shall be of masonry construction having fire resistance rating not less than 2 hours. b. At least 50% of the gross floor area of the refuge floor shall be designated as holding area. c. There shall be no commercial activities in the holding area. d. The size of the holding area shall be adequate to accommodate at least half the total occupant load of all storeys above and below the refuge floor, basing on 0.3m² per person. e. The holding area shall be separated from other areas of the refuge floor by compartment wall having fire resistance rating not less than 2 hours. Link of the holding area with other occupied rooms/areas shall be via an external corridor, or a smoke-stop lobby. f. The holding area shall be naturally ventilated with permanent openings on at least 2 sides of external walls. Height of opening shall not be less than 1200mm high and the total area of ventilation openings shall not be less than 25% of the floor area of the holding area. All parts of the holding area shall be within 9m of any ventilation opening. Ventilation opening shall be located at least 1.5m horizontally and 3m vertically above adjoining unprotected opening. g. The holding area can also be mechanically ventilated or air-conditioned in the event of emergency. h. The ventilation equipment shall be connected to secondary power supply via 2 hour fire resistance cable. The ventilation system shall be indicated and shall not share with other areas. i. Sprinkler system shall be provided for the refuge floor. j. Escape routes leading to the holding area shall be through smoke-stop/ fire fighting lobby or external corridor. k. A sign depicting “REFUGE FLOOR” shall be displayed inside the staircase and on wall immediately outside the staircase at the refuge floor. The sign of lettering size not less 50mm shall be displayed at a height of 1500mm above the landing/finished floor level. l. Emergency lighting shall be provided to cover all areas of the holding area. Such lighting shall be connected to secondary power supply, i.e.generator, battery, etc.
CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject: FSS No:
REFUGE FLOOR
1.5
m. Two-way voice communication system shall be provided at the fire fighting lift lobby serving the refuge floor.
Prepared by:
Yeo Swee Khiank/ Paul Khoo
Date: 9 April 2008
CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
02 April, 2009
FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Subject:
GENERAL PROVISIONS IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT OR MAISONETTE UNIT
FSS No:
1.6
Item
Provisions
Remarks
1.0
COMPARTMENTATION AND EXIT PROVISIONS
1.1
Exit access doors shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 101.
1.2
Subject to full compliance with the NFPA and these requirements, the fire Entrance resistance level of the apartment entrance doors and the egress staircase doors Doors may be reduced to 30 minutes for structural stability, integrity and insulation. Where the habitable height of the highest floor exceeds 28m, the egress staircase doors may not be reduced and shall comply with the provisions for opening protectives in the NFPA 101, Table 8.3.4.2 Minimum Fire Protection Ratings for Opening Protectives in Fire Resistance–Rated Assemblies.
1.3
Where a single door is provided for a maisonette unit comprising not more than two storeys, i)
the door shall not be located on the upper storey of the unit; and
ii)
The floor area of the upper storey shall not exceed 60 m2, unless a separate exit is provided at the upper storey
Single Exit
2.0
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
2.1
For apartment buildings with habitable height less than 28m above fire engine 4000m2 to 8000m2 ½ perimeter 2 2 >8000m to 16000m ¾ perimeter >16000m2 Island site access Building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler system Minimum 1/6 perimeter (min 15m) 2 2 4000m to 8000m ¼ perimeter >8000m2 to 16000m2 ½ perimeter ¾ perimeter >16000m2 to 32000m2 >32000m2 Island site access Building Type – Factory and Storage Gross cubicle extend of the building Minimum 1/6 perimeter (min 15m) 3 >28400m ¼ perimeter >56800m3 ½ perimeter >85200m3 ¾ perimeter >113600m3 Island site access Building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler system Minimum 1/6 perimeter (min 15m) >56800m3 ¼ perimeter >113600m3 ½ perimeter >170400m3 ¾ perimeter >227200m3 Island site access
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex B
Access opening
BI
Fire engine hardstanding
Fire engine access road
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex C
6m
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex D
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex E
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex F
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex G
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex H
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex I
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex J
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex K
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex L
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex M
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Annex N
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FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Material:
PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS
FSS No:
4.4
Item
Provisions
1.0
Fire Hydrants shall be provided external to buildings and spaced such that no part of any building is more than 50m from the nearest hydrant.
2.0
The latest edition of the NFPA 24 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances shall be applied for the approval of Fire Safety Plans and subject to the following.
3.0
Hydrants shall be wet or dry barrel type with a minimum 4” nominal diameter barrel and two 2½” instantaneous fire hose connections.
4.0
Each hydrant shall be provided with its own isolating gate valve. Such gate valve shall be located in a pit at the base of the hydrant and shall be listed for such service. The lowest point of the valve pit shall be no more than 1m below the surrounding grade.
5.0
Water Supplies shall be sufficient to provide 50 psi at the hydraulically most remote fire hydrant flowing a minimum of 500 gpm. The minimum flow rate shall be increased by 250 gpm for every additional hydrant up to a maximum of 1,250 gpm.
Flow rate
6.0
Hydraulic calculations shall be performed as prescribed in NFPA 14, paragraph 5-9.1.2 Hydraulic Calculation Procedure.
Pipe size
7.0
Where the pressure at the hose connection exceeds 175 psi, an approved pressure regulating device shall be fitted to the outlet of the hose connection. The inlet pressure shall not exceed the device’s working pressure.
8.0
The water supply shall be capable of providing the above minimum requirements for a minimum duration of 30 minutes.
9.0
The adequacy of the water supply to meet the above minimum requirements shall be documented and submitted for review at plan approval stage and shall demonstrated at final inspection.
10.0
For low hazard developments the hydrants may be supplied from the potable water supply network provided that all the criteria above are met and the distribution piping is configured such that isolation of any section of the piping to enable repairs to a break, will not isolate more than one building.
Prepared by:
Paul Khoo
Notes
Date:
QCDFSS-4.4-01_Private Hydrants_Rev D.doc
No of Hydrants
Type
Maximum working pressure
Water capacity
Low hazard developments
28 October, 2007
Revision D
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Subject:
FIRE PROTECTION PIPES Item
Provisions
1.0
Only cast iron, malleable iron, ferrous piping or copper tubing with suitable approved fittings and jointing shall be used for fire protection systems.
2.0
Other types of material that are listed for fire protection service may be permitted subject to QCDD approval.
3.0
Aboveground piping shall meet the minimum standards listed in NFPA 13, Table 6.3.1.1 Pipe or Tube Materials and Dimensions.
4.0
Below ground piping shall meet the minimum standards listed in NFPA 24, Table 10.1.1 manufacturing Standards for Underground Piping.
Prepared by:
Paul Khoo
FSS No:
6.01 Notes
Date:
QCDFSS-6.01_Fire Protection Pipe Rev A.doc
Materials
Quality
03 April, 2008
Revision A
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
FSS No:
6.3
Item
Provisions
Notes
1.0
Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and structure that provide public access. The type of system (manual/ automatic-manual) shall be as prescribed in Table 6.3A
2.0
Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or of the analogue addressable type or a combination of both. They shall be certified for use in Qatar by the QCDD.
Types
3.0
Fire Alarm Systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the NFPA 72 except as clearly modified by these requirements. Where ambiguities in either these requirements or the NFPA 72 exist, it shall be the responsibility of the engineer endorsing the fire safety plans to obtain clarification from the QCDD.
NFPA 72
4.0
All fire alarm systems shall have a Main Control Panel and a Main Indicating Mimic Panel. The Main Indicating Mimic Panel shall use red coloured LED’s to indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of and the initiating device that is in alarm.
System architecture
5.0
Each building shall either have its own standalone Panel or a Repeater Control Panel from which all features of the fire alarm system located in or associated with the building can be controlled
Standalone Panels Repeater Panel
6.0
Each floor of every building shall as a minimum have a Zone Chart that clearly depicts using colours and symbols, the location of all fire zones, the type and location of all initiating devices on that floor and a “YOU ARE HERE” indication. Zone Charts shall be detailed and included with the fire safety plans submission for approval by the QCDD.
Zone Chart
7.0
Indicating Mimic Where the floor area of the building is 1,000 m2 or greater or has 3 fire Panel zones or more, an Indicating Mimic Panel shall be provided incorporating the Zone Chart. The Indicating Mimic Panels shall use red coloured LED’s to indicate in the case of Analogue Addressable Systems, all initiating devices in alarm and in the case of conventional systems, all fire zones in which the fire alarm(s) originated.
8.0
Manual Call Points shall be located within 1.5 m of each fire exit. These shall be located such that no part of any floor is further than 30m from the nearest Manual Call Point.
9.0
Wiring shall be in accordance in accordance with the NFPA72. Where cables are exposed and subject to possible damage from normal use of the occupancy, they shall be provided with mechanical protection.
10.0
Power Supplies
Where and what is required
Manual Call Points Cabling
Power Supplies
Operating voltage shall be Extra Low Voltage.
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Item
Provisions
10.1
Primary Power Supply shall be an ac supply from an authorized electricity provider and shall be exclusive to the alarm system.
FSS No:
6.3 Notes
Primary Power Supply
The primary power supply should be from eth building emergency mains supply if such supply is available. The primary power supply shall be direct from the electrical distribution board and the circuit shall not be used for any other purpose. The protective isolating device controlling this circuit shall be clearly labeled to indicate that it controls the fire alarm system. It shall terminate inside the fire alarm panel or its integral power supply unit. No external intermediary switch shall be provided between the protective isolation device at the electrical distribution board and the fire alarm panel/integral power supply unit. 10.2
Secondary Power Supply shall be in the form of storage batteries, with an Secondary Power Supply automatic charger. It shall be capable of operating the alarm system in the event of failure of the primary power supply and vice versa.
10.3
A fault warning shall be given in the event of failure of either primary or secondary power supply.
Fault Indications
10.4
A battery charger of appropriate type and rating shall be provided to keep the storage batteries under constant voltage charge. The charger shall incorporate automatic control features with output designed to charge and maintain the batteries within the limits specified by the battery manufacturer, taking into account any quiescent load imposed by the associated system.
Battery Charger
The charger shall be designed and rated to so that a battery discharged to its final voltage can be recharged to at least 80% of its rated capacity within 24 hours and its rated capacity within another 48 hours. 10.5
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
The storage battery used to power the alarm system shall be such that in the event of primary power supply failure, the battery is capable of maintaining the system in normal working condition for at least for at least 24 hours. Thereafter it shall be capable of supplying the additional load resulting from an alarm originating in two separate zones for a period of half an hour and if utilized, to supply emergency evacuation alarms, it shall also be capable of supplying the full emergency evacuation alarm load for a period of at least 10 minutes. Battery capacity sizing shall include the load controlling the operation of QCDFSS-6.03_Fire Alarm Systems Rev C.doc
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Subject:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Item
Provisions
FSS No:
6.3 Notes
ancillary equipment for example, but not limited to that equipment required for control of air handling equipment, lift homing, pressurization fans and fire suppression equipment.
Prepared by:
Paul Khoo
QCDFSS-6.03_Fire Alarm Systems Rev C.doc
Date:
10 September, 2007
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS TABLE 6.3A PROVISION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Occupancy
Residential Single Storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 storeys but less than 28m habitable height High rise Dormitories & Hostels Single Storey 2 Storeys or more Healthcare Occupancies Single Storey 2 Storeys or more with stay-in facilities 2 Storeys or more without stay-in facilities Hotels & Serviced Apartments Single Storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 storeys Business Occupancies Single storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 Storeys Mercantile Single storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 Storeys Industrial Single storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 Storeys Assembly Single storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 Storeys
Total Floor Area per Storey (m2 / ft2)
Type of System
No limit 400 and greater Not relevant
Not required Manual Only Manual Only
Not relevant
Manual and Automatic
Not relevant Not relevant
Manual Only Manual and Automatic
Not relevant Not relevant
Manual Only Manual and Automatic
Not relevant
Manual Only
Not relevant Not relevant Not relevant
Manual Only Manual and Automatic Manual and Automatic
400 (subject to QCDD approval) 200 (subject to QCDD approval) Not relevant
Manual Only
Manual and Automatic
400 200 Not relevant
Manual Only Manual Only Manual and Automatic
400 (subject to QCDD approval) 200 (subject to QCDD approval) Not relevant
Manual Only
Manual and Automatic
400 200 Not relevant
Manual Only Manual Only Manual and Automatic
QCDFSS-6.03_Fire Alarm Systems Rev C.doc
Manual Only
Manual Only
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIERMENTS Storage Single storey 2 to 4 Storeys More than 4 Storeys
400 200 Not relevant
QCDFSS-6.03_Fire Alarm Systems Rev C.doc
Manual Only Manual Only Manual and Automatic
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CIVIL DEFENCE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, QATAR
FIRE SAFTEY STANDARDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Material:
SPRINKLERS IN CONCEALED CEILING AND RAISED FLOOR SPACES
FSS No:
6.04
Item
Provisions
Notes
1.0
Ceiling and floor spaces shall mean all concealed spaces between floors (or concrete slab roofs and floor) measured between the soffit to the top of the lined ceiling or between the top of the floor to the underside of the raised floor
Definition
2.0
Concealed ceiling and floor spaces not exceeding 400mm in depth need not be protected by sprinkler
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