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Fire Services Buildings Over 25 Metres High (High Rise Offices) Objective The objectives of the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for fire fighting equipment and services are to:
The fire fighting equipment and services are being provided to meet the minimum deemed-to-satisfy provisions for this proposed building. The functional statement and performance requirements of the BCA would be complied with if the following fire fighting services are provided. Fire Hydrants The fire hydrant service shall be installed to satisfy clause E 1.3 of the BCA, AS 2419, AS 3500 and the local fire brigade requirements. The fire hydrants shall be located in fire stairs throughout the building to provide effective coverage for fire fighting operations to the local fire brigade requirements. The fire hydrant system shall be provided with fire brigade booster facilities and be located in an approved location to facilitate the intervention by emergency services. Fire Hose Reels A fire hose reel service shall be installed to satisfy clause E 1.4 of the BCA, AS 2441, AS 3500 and local government requirements. Fire hose reels shall be located adjacent to fire stairs to provide effective coverage for fire fighting operations. Automatic Sprinkler System The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed to satisfy clause E1.5 of the BCA, AS 2118.1 and local government requirements. The sprinkler system will be designed to light hazard and or ordinary hazard OH1 and OH2 for the office areas and car park areas. Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System An automatic fire detection and alarm system shall be provided to satisfy Specification E 2.2a of the BCA, AS 1670.1 and the local government requirements. The automatic smoke detection and alarm system shall protect the whole of the building and associated facilities for smoke hazard management control. The automatic fire and smoke detection system will have a main fire indication panel, microprocessor type capable of operating a distributed and or multi loop network of conventional and or analogue addressable smoke and heat detectors and other ancillary devices, i.e. zoned smoke hazard management controls conforming to the BCA 1996 and AS 1668-1 for a stair pressurisation system. The heat detectors will be provided in areas not suitable for smoke detectors. The smoke hazard management system will interface with essential services equipment via the main FIP fire fan control module. Smoke detection will be provided outside each fire stair in all areas and shall interface with any required stair pressurisation system(s). Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided to satisfy clause E 1.6 of the BCA, AS 2444 and local government requirements. Generally fire extinguishers shall be distributed throughout the building in areas of specific hazard and shall be chemical type fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers in public areas shall be located in clear cover security cabinets to minimise the potential risk of vandalism. Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) A building occupant warning system (EWIS) shall be provided to satisfy clause E 4.9 for a Class 5 office type building required to comply with the BCA, AS 2220 and local government requirements. EWIS shall be interfaced with other essential services, i.e. automatic fire detection and alarm systems and smoke hazard management controls including provision of a remote PA system console in a designated security and/or reception area. EWIS speakers shall be provided throughout all areas of the building as surface mounted 100 dia speakers fittings with horn speakers in the basement car park areas. Distribution Piping and Wiring Systems The fire services and life safety distribution piping and wiring systems shall be coordinated with the architectural design and all other services to follow set services routes throughout the complex to conceal services wherever possible and minimise any access for maintenance and servicing. Passive Fire Protection All fire services passing through any walls, floors and ceilings required to have a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) rating will be sealed with approved passive fire protection systems to satisfy Section C, Part C3 of the BCA, AS 1530 and local government requirements. Fire Safety Management A comprehensive set of fire safety
management and evacuation plans should be developed which are consistent
with all fire protection equipment to be installed and EPA regulations
relating to OH&S and fire safety. AS 3745 should be used as a guide. Buildings Under 25 Metres High (Low Rise Offices) Objective The objectives of the provisions of the BCA for fire fighting equipment and services are to:
The fire fighting equipment and services are being provided to meet the minimum deemed-to-satisfy provisions for this proposed building. The functional statement and performance requirements of the BCA would be complied with if the following fire fighting services are provided. Fire Hydrants The fire hydrant service shall be installed to satisfy clause E 1.3 of the BCA, AS 2419, AS 3500 and the local fire brigade requirements. The fire hydrants shall be located in fire stairs throughout the building to provide effective coverage for fire fighting operations to the local fire brigade requirements. The fire hydrant system shall be provided with fire brigade booster facilities and be located in an approved location to facilitate the intervention by emergency services. Fire Hose Reels A fire hose reel service shall be installed to satisfy clause E 1.4 of the Building Code of Australia, AS 2441, AS 3500 and local government requirements. Fire hose reels shall be located adjacent to fire stairs to provide effective coverage for fire fighting operations. Automatic Sprinkler System The automatic sprinkler systems are not required for buildings under 25 metres high to satisfy clause E1.5 of the BCA, AS 2118.1 and local government requirements unless they exceed the area volume limitations as a large isolated building and or exceed the fire compartmentation requirements as a deemed to satisfy building under the BCA. Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System An automatic fire detection and alarm system shall be provided to satisfy Specification E 2.2a of the BCA, AS 1670.1 and the local government requirements. The automatic smoke detection and alarm system shall protect the whole of the building and associated facilities for smoke hazard management control. The automatic fire and smoke detection system will have a main FIP, microprocessor type capable of operating a distributed and or multi loop network of conventional and or analogue addressable smoke and heat detectors and other ancillary devices, i.e. zoned smoke hazard management controls conforming to the BCA 1996 and AS 1668-1 for underground carpark exhaust system. The heat detectors will be provided in areas not suitable for smoke detectors. The smoke hazard management system will interface with essential services equipment via the main FIP fire fan control module if required by the BCA. Smoke detection will be provided in each fire stair and in all areas of the building including all concealed ceilings, roof spaces and air handling systems for i.e. supply and return air smoke monitoring as required by the BCA for the building classification. Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided to satisfy clause E 1.6 of the BCA, AS 2444 and local government requirements. Generally fire extinguishers shall be distributed throughout the building in areas of specific hazard and shall be chemical type fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers in public areas shall be located in clear cover security cabinets to minimise the potential risk of vandalism. Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) A building occupant warning system (EWIS) shall be provided to satisfy clause E 4.9 for a Class 5 office type building required to comply with the Building Code of Australia, AS 2220 and local government requirements. The EWIS system shall be interfaced with other essential services, i.e. automatic fire detection and alarm systems for smoke hazard management controls including provision of a remote PA system console in a designated security and/or reception area. EWIS speakers shall be provided throughout all areas of the building as surface mounted 100 dia speakers fittings with horn speakers in the basement carpark and plant room areas. Distribution Piping and Wiring Systems The fire services and life safety distribution piping and wiring systems shall be coordinated with the architectural design and all other services to follow set services routes throughout the complex to conceal services wherever possible and minimise any access for maintenance and servicing. Passive Fire Protection All fire services passing through any walls, floors and ceilings required to have a fire resistance level (FRL) rating will be sealed with approved passive fire protection systems to satisfy Section C, Part C3 of the BCA, AS 1530 and local government requirements. Fire Safety Management A comprehensive set of fire safety management and evacuation plans should be developed which are consistent with all fire protection equipment to be installed and EPA regulations relating to OH&S and fire safety. AS 3745 should be used as a guide.
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