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PROJECT NAME
ADDRESS
FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING DESIGN REPORT
Date
1.0 Introduction
1.01 This report describes the fire safety requirements and the provisions for this project. This fire safety report has been prepared by
_________________(Architect), _________________ (Structural & Civil Engineering) and _________________ (Building Services Engineering)
respectively to meet the performance requirements of the National Building Code of Fiji 2004 referred to in this document as NBCF. The
Commentary of notes below is to be read in conjunction with drawings appended to this submission and the NBCF.
2.0 Description of the Building Complex
2.01 The development is located on ____________ ____________________ on lots _ & _, DP_________, The total allotment area is ___________
m2. Front yard set back is __m. The side yard set back is __m. The rear yard setback is __m. These setback dimensions are in accordance with
the ___ provisions and Town Planning Act, chapter 139, November1999. The building has _______ storeys including ground floor. ( This
section should be part of the Table format as given below)
2.02 The building structure is a ……… ( this should be part of the Table format as given below)
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2.03 Schedule of Floor Areas
Building Level Total Floor Area m2 Occupancy
3.0 Definition and Classification of Structures
3.01 The following definitions apply to the development in accordance with the NBCF:
NBCF reference Definition/Parameter Data Application Areas
SECTION A Class of Building
A3.2 Classification of buildings and
Structures Class of Building
4.0 Design Requirements and Provisions
4.01 The design provisions for this project have been carried out in accordance to the NBCF as scheduled in the table below.
4.02 SECTION NC Fire Resistance class 2-9 Buildings, SECTION ND Access and Egress class 2-9 Buildings, SECTION NE Services and Equipment
class 2-9 Buildings.
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NBCF Application to Project
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Solution Provided
reference Design
SECTION NC FIRE RESISTANCE
NC1 FIRE RESISTANCE & STABILITY
NC1.1
Type of construction required under table NC1.1
NC2 COMPARTMENTATION & SEPARATION
NC2.2 General floor area limitations
NC2.3 Large isolated building
NC2.4 Requirements for open spaces and vehicular access
NC2.5 Class 9a Buildings
NC2.6 Separation of openings in external walls
NC2.7 Separation by fire walls
NC2.8 Separation of classifications in same storeys
None required in the
NC2.9 Separation of classifications in different storeys
design
NC2.10 Separation of lift shafts
NC2.11 Stairways and lifts in one shaft
NC2.12 Separation of equipment
NC2.13 Electricity substations
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NC3 PROTECTION OF OPENINGS
NC3.2 Protection of openings in external walls
NC3.3 Separation of openings in different fire compartments
NC3.4 Acceptable method of protection
NC3.5 Doorways in fire walls
NC3.6 Sliding fire doors
NC3.7 Protection of doorways in horizontal exits
NC3.8 Openings in fire-isolated exits
NC3.9 Service penetrations in fire-isolated exits
NC3.10 Openings in fire-isolated lift shafts
NC3.11 Bounding construction: Class 2, 3 and 4 buildings
NC3.12 Openings in floors for services
NC3.13 Openings in shafts
NC3.14 Openings for service installations
NC3.15 Installations deemed-to-satisfy
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SECTION ND ACCESS AND EGRESS
ND1 PROVISION FOR ESCAPE
ND1.2 Number of exits required
ND1.3 When smoke of fire-isolated exits are required
ND1.4 Exit travel distances
ND1.5 Distance between alternative exits
ND1.6 Dimension of exits
ND1.7 Travel via smoke or fire-isolated exits
ND1.8 External stairways
ND1.9 Travel via non-fire-isolated stairways of ramps
ND1.10 Discharge from exits
ND1.11 Horizontal exits
ND1.12 Non-required stairways, ramps or escalators
ND1.13 Number of persons accommodated
ND1.14 Measurement of distances
ND1.15 Method of measurement
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ND2 CONSTRUCTION OF EXITS
ND2.2 Fire isolated stairways or ramps
ND2.3 Non-fire-isolated stairways of ramps
ND2.4 Separation of rising and descending stair flights
ND2.5 Open access ramps and balconies
ND2.6 Smoke lobbies
ND 2.7 Installations in exits and paths of travel
ND2.8 Enclosure of space under fire-isolated stairs or ramps
ND2.9 Width of stairways
ND2.10 Ramps
ND2.11 Fire-isolated passageways
ND2.12 Roof as an open space
ND2.13 Treads and risers
ND2.14 Landings
ND2.15 Thresholds
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ND2.16 Balustrades
ND2.17 Handrails
ND2.18 Fixed platforms, walkways and ladders
ND2.19 Doorways and doors
ND2.20 Swinging doors
ND2.21 Operation of latch
ND2.22 Re-entry from fire-isolated exits
ND3 ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
ND3.2 Access to buildings
ND3.3 Parts of buildings to be accessible
ND3.4 Concessions
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SECTION NE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
NE1 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
NE1.2 Fire mains and water supply
NE1.3 Riser main system
NE1.4 Where hydrants are required
NE1.5 Hose reels
NE1.6 Sprinklers
NE1.7 Portable fire extinguishers
NE1.8 Fire and smoke alarms
NE1.9 Fire control centres
NE1.10 Fire Precautions during construction
NE1.11 Provision for special hazards
NE2 SMOKE CONTROL
NE2.1 Smoke venting
NE2.2 Exclusion of smoke from fire-isolated exits
NE2.3 Natural smoke venting
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NE2.4 Air-handling systems
NE2.5 Roof vents
NE2.6 Smoke exhaust systems
NE2.7 Pressurisation.
NE3 LIFT INSTALLATIONS
NE3.2 Stretcher facility in lifts
NE3.3 Warning against use of lifts in fire or earthquake
NE3.4 s Emergency lifts
NE4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS AND WARNING SYSTEMS
NE4.2 Emergency lighting requirements
NE4.3 Measurement of Distance.
NE4.4 Design and operation of emergency lighting.
NE4.5 Exit signs.
NE4.6 Direction signs.
NE4.7 Class2, 3, and 4 buildings: Exemption
NE4.8 Design and operation of exit signs
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5.0 Conclusions
5.01 The design consultants have implemented the fire safety requirements of the National Building Code of Fiji into the designs to the best of their
knowledge and interpretation of the Fire Codes in the NBCF. It is the intention that this document provides the basis for approval on all matters
in relation to the Fire Codes.
Director Principal Director
Building Services Engineer Architect Structural Engineer
• Architects are required to be a current practising member of the Fiji Association of Architects
• Structural Engineers and Building Services Engineers are required to be a current practising member of the Fiji Institute of Engineers.
• Please provide evidence of Professional Indemnity Insurance applicable to providing technical advice relating to the fire safety provisions of the
National Building Code of Fiji.
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