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4. Façade and Exterior Wall Covering Systems

4.1. Applicability

4.1.1. The provision of this section specifies the minimum requirements for the classifica-tion, combustibility, surface burning and flame spread ratings, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of exterior façade wall cladding, balcony coverings and components such as, Metal Composite Panels, Aluminum Composite Panels, Polycar-bonate Panels, EIFS, ETICS, GRC, GRFC, GRP, Glazing, insulation, sealants etc.

4.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not the scope or intention of this section. Thermal and Weather protection aspect of the building façade, such as protection from temperature, wind, water, pressure etc., shall comply with Municipality regula-tions, assembly tests and requirements.

4.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on exterior façade is re-stricted.

4.1.4. This section applies only to non load bearing exterior walls.

4.1.5. Where exterior walls are required to be loadbearing, such walls shall comply with relevant sections of this Chapter.

4.2. Material Tests 4.2.1. Except for natural stones and concrete, only materials, tested, listed with Civil De-

fence and complying to the following sections shall be allowed on exterior facades, based on the building height and occupancy types.

a. Metal Composite Materials (MCM, ACP) complying to Section 4.6. b. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External Insulation Composite

System (ETICS) complying to Section 4.7. c. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS) complying to

Section 4.8. d. Sandwich Panels complying to Section 4.9.

e. GRC /GRFC and GRP Systems to Section 4.10. f. Glazing Systems complying to Section 5.

4.2.2. Where “Assembly Tests” are mandated by Section 4.2.1., the tests shall be conduct-

ed for the entire system assembly, that is intended for use on building façade, in-cluding wall panels, cavities, insulation, panel rails, joints, sealants, seams, fasteners, barriers and other construction details. Laboratories testing assembly tests shall en-sure that the test specimen is duplicated as per intended final installation specifica-tions, including dimensions, cavities, joints and sealants. Laboratories shall ensure that façade assembly tests are not ‘over engineered’ purely to pass test criteria.

4.2.3. The tests shall clearly indicate “Pass” or “Fail” criteria and such results shall be clear-

ly noted on the Test Certificates (and CoC, Certificate of Compliance), in evaluation of the following minimum requirements. a. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation over the face of the exterior wall. b. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation over the face of the interior of the wall assembly and cavity. c. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation from one story to the next. d. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation from compartment of fire origin to the adjacent compartment.

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4.3. Flame Spread on Exterior Façade

4.3.1. Building fires that envelope the façade may be initiated externally from outside the

building sources such as BBQ activity in the balconies, trash can fires, fire works dis-plays, careless disposals of cigarette butts, electrical fires from cables running in fa-çade cavities or arson. Fires can originate internally from internal room fire loads of the building and spread to exterior façade through openings on the exterior walls such as doors, windows, shattered glazing because of flashover.

4.3.2. Interior fires are intervened and controlled by automatic sprinkler system or by fire

fighters. However, when the fire outgrows fire fighter’s efforts or the sprinkler sys-tem and reaches flash over stage, it leaps out from the openings onto the exterior façade or cavities behind the façade of the building causing “leap frog” effect.

4.3.3. At this stage, if the façade material delaminates, exposing the core, if the core of the

facade material is combustible, if the cladding system components such as sealants, linings, insulation are combustible, the flames start consuming the combustible ma-terial on the façade, spreading along the surface of the façade and along the cavities behind the façade.

4.3.4. If the floor slab fire stopping is absent or fire stop material is not approved and not

installed as per standards, if the curtainwall is not listed, the flames penetrate through the gaps and reach for the upper floors. Flames can even propagate down-wards if the material on façade is flammable.

4.3.5. Such propagated flames find the other openings of the building from exterior and

enter back into the buildings, feeding on the interior fire loads. This “Reverse leap

frog” effect continues along the building from floor to floor, to height and width,

consuming the building façade swiftly.

4.3.6. Cavity can be part of the façade system by design or cavity can be created by com-

bustible materials on façade system or poor integrity of the façade panels or poor

performance of perimeter joint systems and fire stopping systems or combinations

of these factors. As flame propagates and enters this cavity behind façade system, it

can elongate ten times its length in its search for oxygen in the confined space of

such cavity, thus burning behind the façade system unnoticed from outside for many

floors above the fire origin.

4.3.7. As the intense heat develops behind the façade and flames continue to grow, fa-

çade panels delaminate, exposing more core material to the flame, resulting in a

sudden engulfing of vast area and multiple stories of the building façade under fire.

4.3.8. Apart from combustible façade materials, poor installation, poor joint detailing, poor

mechanical detailing in fixing insulation and façade panels and poor railing system

installations contribute to the rapid façade flame spread and collapse of façade pan-

els and frames, making external fire fighting extremely difficult.

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4.3.9. Thus the whole mechanism involved in façade flame spread, after the initial ignition,

can be pin pointed to the following factors.

a. Readily Combustible Core of the façade material (Insulation/Sealants/Panels)

b. Inferior Façade Panel integrity (Poor Panel make and skin bonding)

c. Non tested and Non listed Façade, Sealants and Fire stopping systems

d. Poor installation of Façade and Fire stopping Systems

e. Lack of Thermal barriers and Cavity fire barriers

4.3.10. The initial ignition of the fire can be attributed to human behavior as well. See Chap-

ter 18., Section 2.21. Responsibilities of Residents.

4.4. Façade Approval from Civil Defence

4.4.1. Ten Point Approach to mitigate Façade Fires Following 10 approaches have been adopted by UAE Civil Defence to tackle the caus-

es of Façade flame spread, pointed out in Section 4.3.9.

4.4.1.1. Core of the Façade material shall be tested in exposed form as per test

requirements of this code.

4.4.1.2. Façade panel as a product shall be tested as per test requirements of this

code.

4.4.1.3. Façade system as wall assembly shall be tested or listed as per test re-

quirements of this code.

4.4.1.4. Curtainwall, Perimeter joints and fire stopping shall be a listed system.

4.4.1.5. Cavity Fire Barrier bands shall be provided in concealed cavities between

façade and primary substrate, at every slab.

4.4.1.6. Fire Breaks shall be provided vertically on exterior façade.

4.4.1.7. Exterior Sprinklers should be considered for the balconies having com-

bustible facade. Interior window sprinklers should be considered for the

glazing. See Chapter 9.

4.4.1.8. Consultants shall have competent and qualified façade specialists in-

house or shall hire Civil Defence approved house of expertise who have

experience and expertise in façade consultancy for Façade design, system

selection and supervision of the façade contractor.

4.4.1.9. Façade contractor and fabricator shall be approved by Civil Defence, with

valid Civil Defence License.

4.4.1.10. Façade installation shall be inspected throughout installation process and

certified by Consultant or Civil Defence approved House of Expertise.


4.4.2. Component (Product/Panel) Approval

4.4.2.1. Approval of “product” or “panel” or component is manufacturer’s responsi-bility. Manufacturer or supplier shall test the individual product or compo-nent as part of the assembly (TEST 1, as per Tables 1.14., 1.15., 1.16., 1.17., as applicable) to evaluate flame spread characteristics, droplets and smoke emission of the core, the skin, adhesive, panel and the product, and obtain approval and product registration from Civil Defence. The Civil Defence cer-tificate shall only be for the product and permission to be installed “only on low rise buildings”.

4.4.3. Wall System or Wall Assembly Approval 4.4.3.1. Approval of façade wall “system” intended to be used as “assembly” on

façade of a building shall be the responsibility of the consultant and façade contractor. The consultant shall ensure that the façade contractors or fabri-cators test the façade system as per Civil Defence regulation and configura-tions. (TEST 2, as per Tables 1.14., 1.15., 1.16., 1.17. as applicable).

4.4.3.2. Where manufacturer or supplier undertakes both tests, TEST 1, as pre Sec-

tion 4.4.2.1. as well as TEST 2, as per Section 4.4.3.1., and produces the “system” test certificates, the Civil Defence registration and certificate shall be for the product including full system and permission to be installed on exterior façade of any building, provided that the façade fabricator under-takes that project façade arrangement matches the tested and certified wall assembly arrangement.

4.4.3.3. The system manufacturer or supplier and the fabricators shall provide a

formal submittal to the Municipality and Civil Defence material approval

department for the product registration, that shall consist of the following.

a. Product Data – Manufacturer's Specifications, Technical Data and Materi-al Safety Data Sheet for each material including the composition and lim-itations, if any.

b. Design Listings and certifications – Core test certifications, Product test certifications, Assembly test certifications, System design listing or test certifications, including illustrations, from an accredited testing laborato-ry as per referenced standards that is applicable to each system configu-ration. Test reports without certification from accredited laboratories is invalid.

c. Method Statement shall clearly define component list and the manufac-turer’s installation instructions.

d. Statement of Manufacturer’s standard warranty for minimum of 10 years.

e. An undertaking letter in understanding with Civil Defence, that supplying any material or system that is non compliant to this code is illegal and punishable.

4.4.3.4. Where the building envelope is uniquely shaped and designed, or there is no clear dis-

tinction between vertical façade and horizontal roofing, or where a single envelope is installed as roofing as well as façade envelope, such materials and system assembly shall be tested for both façade as well as roofing requirements in accordance with Sec-tion 4, Section 5 and Section 6 of this chapter.


4.4.4. Design, Specifications and Proposal Approval 4.4.4.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit Façade specialists in house or hire

Civil Defence approved House of Expertise to design the façade system in complete compliance with this code.

4.4.4.2. Consultant’s façade design submittal to Civil Defence shall be during project

design NOC application, along with architecture, fire alarm, fire fighting and smoke control proposals. See Annexure 1. Drawing Submission Require-ments.

4.4.4.3. Consultant’s façade design shall be complete with system listings, material

approval certifications, drawings, sections, illustrations specifying installa-tion methods as per manufacturer’s guide-lines, insulations, thermal barri-ers, panel railing, cavity fire barrier locations/specifications, primary sub-strate details and fixing details.

4.4.4.4. Engineering Judgments (EJ), if any, shall be permitted where Civil Defence

has no objections. Such Engineering Judgment submissions to Civil Defence shall be site specific, prepared and stamped jointly by main consultant, House of expertise, Cladding contractor, façade system manufacturers and façade installers.

4.4.4.5. Where the building envelope is uniquely shaped and designed, or there is

no clear distinction between façade and roofing, or where a single envelope is installed as roofing as well as façade envelope, such materials and system assembly shall satisfy both façade and roofing test requirements and shall be subjected to “mock-up” tests, if Civil Defence initiates such a require-ment based on the proposal reviews.

4.4.5. Installation

4.4.5.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installers and fabricators

hired are qualified and approved by Civil Defence. See Chapter 18. Section 2.5. Consultant’s Responsibilities.

4.4.5.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installation is carried out

by Civil Defence and Municipality approved installers and fabricators as per the design specifications, system manufacturer's installation instructions and complies with code and the local construction regulations.

4.4.6. Installer Qualification

4.4.6.1. Installer specializing in façade and cladding system shall be trained as per manufacturer’s standards and guidelines and certified by the system manu-facturer.

4.6.6.2. The trained and experienced installer shall be qualified and licensed by Civil

Defence. The Civil Defence written examinations and license shall be based on the training and certification provided by the system manufacturer to install manufacturer’s products as per specified listed system requirements.


4.4.7. Inspection 4.4.7.1. Special inspections shall be required for all façade and cladding systems.

Inspection shall take place in successive stages as installation proceeds. Such successive stages shall be at every 20% intervals of the total building height.

4.4.7.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that installer’s work is inspected

during construction and installation at each stage. 4.4.7.3. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit in-house qualified façade engi-

neers for inspections or to hire façade inspection services of Civil Defence approved House of Expertise.

4.4.7.4. Main consultant or house of expertise, who inspect the installation, shall

certify and signoff the façade and cladding installations undertaken during progressive inspections at each successive stage of installations in report which shall be part of the documentation required by Civil Defence during final inspection and handing over.

4.4.7.5. Main consultant or Civil Defence approved House of Expertise individual

inspector undertaking Façade inspections shall have the following qualifica-tions.

a. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 or relevant IAS criteria or ICC Specialist

building inspection training and certification or an equivalent interna-tional criteria acceptable to Municipality and Civil Defence.

b. Training and certification by system manufacturers. c. 3 years experience in fire and life safety aspects of Façade inspections.

4.4.8. Façade Specialist Qualifications

4.4.8.1. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence

approved House of Expertise, undertaking façade consultancy, design or inspection shall have the following qualifications.

a. Bachelor’s degree in engineering. b. 5 years experience in fire and life safety aspects of Façade engineering. c. Training and certification by system manufacturers.

4.4.8.2. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence approved House of Expertise, undertaking façade consultancy, design or inspection shall be certified by Civil Defence based on their qualifications as required by Section 4.4.8.1., manufacturer’s training certifications and written examination.


4.5. General Requirements for Exterior Façade Systems

4.5.1. Coatings on primary substrate

4.5.1.1. Bitumen, bituminous products and flammable agents as anti-corrosion or water-proofing coatings shall not be applied on primary substrates, either on metals or concrete. Bitumen has fire point of 1750C and propagates building envelope fires.

4.5.2. Building Fire Rating

4.5.2.1. Façade materials, exterior wall systems, claddings and insulation installed

on any building shall not reduce the fire resistance rating of the exterior wall where required by other sections of this Chapter.

4.5.3. Thermal Barrier

4.5.3.1. Façade Cladding Materials such as MCM and ACP shall be completely sepa-rated from the building interior and plenum by a thermal barrier, complying to test standards of Section 7.1.11. of this chapter.

4.5.3.2. Required thermal barriers shall not be installed on the walls or frames with

adhesives alone. Thermal barriers shall be fixed mechanically on primary substrate, structural frame or the wall or on rails as appropriate.

4.5.3.3. Thermal barrier is not mandatory only when MCM or ACP or cladding mate-

rials are used on balconies and minor architectural appendages on exterior wall.

4.5.3.4. In all cases the Building Exterior Base wall must be imperforate and provide

a nominal 15 minutes fire resistance ( Insulation and integrity).

4.5.4. Cavity Fire Barrier

4.5.4.1. Cavity Fire Barriers shall be incorporated into façade designs, including ar-chitectural features with uninterrupted vertical columns (e.g. High Rise ‘Fins’), at every floor horizontally around window openings on all sides to limit fire breakout from a room into the adjacent cavity. This cavity barrier shall not be a thermal bridge.

4.5.4.2. Cavity Fire Barriers shall be incorporated into façade design at every floor

vertically to restrict flame within continuous cavities or where cavities

bridge the perimeter firestopping. Perimeter Firestopping systems shall be installed as per Section 3 of this chapter.

4.5.4.3. Cavity fire barrier shall be of Non combustible material, in accordance with Section 7.1.45. of this chapter. 4.5.4.4. The cavity fire barrier shall be 100 mm high and, where the thermal insula-

tion is not of equivalent fire resistance to the cavity barrier, shall run through insulation horizontally at each floor level and vertically on each face of façade as required by Section 4.5.4.2.


4.5.4.5. The installation shall ensure that compartmentation is established between the façade skin and the primary substrate and no cavity exists for fire to

pass through. See figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b. 4.5.4.6. The cavity fire barrier shall be mechanically bonded to the primary sub-

strate or structural frame and extended or compressed behind the finish façade panel to ensure that no fire path are created between the barrier and substrate or external façade panel.

4.5.4.7. Where cavity is necessary part of ventilated façade design and cavity needs

to be maintained, an intumescent system, approved and listed for the pur-pose shall be fixed as cavity fire barrier band. These intumescent bands serve as fire barriers when exposed to flames and shall expand to seal the gaps.

4.5.5. Fire Breaks

4.5.5.1. It is highly recommended to provide “fire breaks” where cladding materials are installed on exterior façade by restricting the vertical length of building envelope of cladding materials to not more than 15 m, followed by 6 m of non-combustible material as envelope finish such as concrete or tiles or materials approved as per Section 7.1.45. , in an alternative manner along the building envelope’s face.


4.5.6. Groove Sealants, Gaskets, Backer Rod and vapour barrier systems

4.5.6.1. Use of flammable silicon or fillers or non rated groove sealants, materials in between panel joints is not permitted unless these joint fillers are test-ed as per Section 7.1.45 and part of their full wall assembly and were used in achieving “pass criteria” as the Wall Assembly “Large Scale Tests”. See figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b.

4.5.6.2. Vapour Barrier systems (VBS) and membranes are generally provided to

resist water vapour and are often an essential part of the façade system. Vapour barriers, particularly rubber, bituminous based materials, maybe combustible by their nature and may affect the overall performance of the façade system in respect of fire development and spread. Therefore the VBS product should be checked against the MSDS for base content (See Section 4.5.1.1). VBS products must be registered and Licensed by the Civil Defence and must achieve EN13501-1 Class A as per Section 7.1.45.

4.5.6.3. EPDM products, Rubber sheeting and architectural carpets are creating

new design possibilities as building skins. EPDM rubber (ethylene propyl-ene diene monomer rubber) and similar rubber products must not be used as a full VBS/Façade Liner. However it is acceptable in other dis-crete locations, such as Curtain Wall Gaskets or window waterproofing provided the fire performance achieves a minimum of EN 13501-1 C, S2,d0., as per Section 7.1.45.

4.5.6.4. Artificial turf has been typically used for sports grounds or indoor solu-

tions, but now this surface covering is being used in the design of indoor and outdoor spaces in horizontal and vertical applications. Where such applications are used as floor coverings they shall be tested to EN 13501-1 and achieve a minimum of Cfl,S1 where the premises are provided with a sprinkler system or, with the exception of areas being used for Assembly, where the installation is completely out doors. Where the material is being used as an internal wall covering it must comply with Section 7.1.4. or when proposed as an External wall covering, it shall comply with the requirements of chapter 1 Section 4, achieve ASTM E84 class A and EN13501-1 Class A2 minimum. The Façade system which the material forms a part must also be tested to NFPA 285 and NFPA 268 ( ‘no ignition at 12.5 kw/m2 at 20 minutes)

4.5.7. Openings (Window, Doors, Ventilation) Flashing

4.5.7.1. Window (opening) flashing where cladding materials intersect shall be of steel formed and fixed mechanically or an appropriate and Civil Defence approved Fire Stopping/safing system fire to completely line windows or openings and overlap onto both exterior and interior surfaces of wall as-sembly. It must be ensured that any void or cavity between the exterior and interior surfaces of the façade system is protected to prevent fire ac-cessing the space. See figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b.


4.5.8. Architectural features

4.5.8.1. Architectural features shall comply to all the relevant requirements of Sec-tion 4.

4.5.9. Openings on the exterior walls

4.5.9.1. Openings on exterior walls in adjacent stories shall be separated vertically to protect against fire spread on the exterior of the buildings where the openings are within 1524 mm of each other horizontally. Such openings shall be separated vertically not less than 914 mm by spandrel gird-ers, exterior walls or other similar assemblies that have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from both sides, or by flame barriers that extend horizontally not less than 762 mm beyond the exterior wall. Flame barriers shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.

4.5.9.2. Where a Spandrel Panel is used to satisfy the requirement in Section

4.5.9.1., it shall be ensured that the materials used and spandrel panel as system provides a minimum of 60 minutes fire resistance from BOTH sides of the panel. All transoms and Mullions must be protected in this respect.

4.5.9.3. Fire safing forming the perimeter edge protection must ensure the same

performance as the structural floor slab in respect of F and T ratings.

4.5.9.3. Aluminium Back Pans shall not be accepted.

4.5.10. Installation of Exterior Façade Lighting

4.5.10.1. Façade lighting fixtures have high intensity light and heat. When over heat-ed or poorly installed, these fixtures emit intense heat and can be cause of fire ignition source when in contact with readily combustible materials.

4.5.10.2. Flood Lighting fixtures shall not be installed directly on façade surface,

wood, plastic, insulation, façade cavity with combustible material etc. Flood lighting fixtures shall be installed such that lighting fixture heat is not dissi-pated directly onto the façade surface. Appropriate steel framing and non combustible thermal insulation shall separate the lighting fixtures from fa-çade surface.


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4.5.11. Installation of Electrical Equipment on Facade

4.5.11.1. Installation of electrical equipment such as Air Conditioning units, Kitchen Exhaust ducts, Heaters, Boilers, Diesel generators directly in contact with Façade surface can be source of fire ignition.

4.5.11.2. Poor installation, poor wiring and overheating of such electrical equipment

and its contact with combustible insulation or façade material shall be avoided. Electrical equipment shall be separated from façade surface with proper steel frames, steel lining, metal conduit for wiring and non combus-tible insulation coverings.

4.5.11.3. Façade cavity shall not be used for routing electrical cabling, LPG or natural

gas piping and hot water piping.

4.5.11.3. Regular maintenance of the electrical equipment shall be ensured to keep

the equipment in good working condition.

4.5.12. Installation of Advertising Banners and Hoardings on Facade

4.5.12.1. Installation of non approved advertising billboard material on approved façade material can compromise the exterior wall’s safety.

4.5.12.2. Sign boards, billboards, advertising banners shall comply with Table 1.9.56. 4.5.12.2. Flammable, Combustible, Plastic and Foam materials shall not be used for

advertising or billboard on façade envelope.

4.5.13. Housekeeping

4.5.13.1. Competent house keeping shall be ensured in every building to keep exteri-

or façade surface clean and free from flammable and combustible materials within the vicinity. Trash accumulation near façade surface shall be avoid-ed. Trash cans shall not be placed adjacent to exterior façade surface.


Figure 1.19.a.: Typical MCM / ACP Installation on Block wall


Figure 1.19.b..: Typical MCM / ACP Installation on Frame


4.6. Metal Composite Materials and Panels (MCM, ACP)

4.6.1. Metal Composite Panels (such as Aluminium Composite Panels, ACP), other than sandwich panels used on façade and exterior wall assembly shall comply with gen-eral requirements of Section 4.5 and the specific requirements of Section 4.6.

4.6.2. Definition

4.6.2.1. A factory manufactured panel consisting of metal skins bonded to both fac-

es of a “core”. All MCM’s shall be tested and approved at the maximum thickness intended for use and intended assemblies. However, MCM’s (Such as ACP’s) shall have a minimum exterior skin thickness of 0.019 in. (0.5 mm), a minimum interior skin thickness of 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) and a

maximum panel thickness of ¼ in. (6.3 mm) where installed on facades and exterior walls.


4.6.3. Specific Requirements

4.6.3.1. MCM/ACP shall be permitted to be installed on the façade and exterior of

buildings classified as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type IV construction, as defined in Chapter 1, Table 1.7., and such installation shall not change the

construction classification or fire performance of the building. 4.6.3.2. MCM/ACPs shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from

accredited certification body. 4.6.3.3. MCM/ACP Core shall not be of foam plastic insulation or LDPE (Low Density

Polyethylene) or any such expanded plastic having density less than 320 kg/m3).

4.6.3.4. MCM/ACP Core shall be tested and evaluated separately. Core (exposed without skin) used in Cladding and façade Panels can be of plastic or miner-al or combination of such material having flame and smoke spread charac-teristics as per TEST 1 in accordance with Table 1.14.a. and Table 1.14.b. test requirements.

4.6.3.5. The fire resistance performance of Fire Rated façade system is a function of

the base exterior wall when tested to ASTM E119 (or equivalent) and NOT only the MCM/ACP panel element. It must be made clear by the MCM/ACP manufacturer that their products have no Resistance to Fire qualities when tested as a system in accordance with Table 1.14.b. unless the MCM/ACP panel has been tested as an individual component product to ASTM E119.

4.6.4. Test Certifications

4.6.4.1. MCM/ACP panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and non

load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.14.a. 4.6.4.2. MCM/ACP panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior and

non-load bearing wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.14.b.

4.6.5. Application

4.6.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have MCM or

ACP shall be in accordance with Table 1.14.a. and Table 1.14.b.


OCCUPANCY AND TYPE OF

BUILDING

TEST 1

MCM/ ACP CORE AND

PANEL AS PRODUCT

TEST 2

MCM/ ACP PANELS WITH

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. SUPER HIGHRISE BUILDING

2. HIGHRISE BUILDING

3. MALLS

4. THEME PARKS

5. SCHOOLS

6. HOSPITALS

7. ASSEMBLY

i. Core shall be tested to the criteria iii and iv.

ii. Panel shall be tested with the thickness intended to the criteria iii and iv.

iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria A1 OR A2-s1-d0

AND iv. ASTM D1929

MCM/ACP shall have self ignition temperature of not less than 3430C.

v. BS 8414 –1 Or 2 With pass criteria as per BRE 135

OR vi. NFPA 285

With pass criteria “Pass”

OR vii. FM 4881


OR viii. ISO 13785-2


8. LOWRISE BUILDING

9. MIDRISE BUILDING

10. WAREHOUSE

11. INDUSTRIAL



iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria B-s1-d0

AND iv. ASTM D1929



OR vi. NFPA 285


OR vii. FM 4881




Table 1.14.a.: MCM and ACP On Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements



BUILDING

TEST 1

MCM/ ACP CORE AND

PANEL AS PRODUCT

TEST 2

MCM/ ACP PANELS IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING WITH ANY HEIGHT

AND ANY OCCUPANCY

HAVING REQUIREMENT OF FIRE

RESISTANCE RATED EXTERIOR

WALL CONSTRUCTION, WHERE

REQUIRED BY OTHER SECTIONS OF

THIS CHAPTER.



iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria A1 OR A2-s1-d0

AND iv. ASTM D1929


v. ASTM E 119 With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as per required fire rating of the wall.

OR vi. UL 263

With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as per required fire rating of the wall.

OR vii. EN 1362-3


OR viii. EN 1362-4


Table 1.14.b.: MCM and ACP on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements


4.7. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

4.7.1. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External Thermal Insulation Compo-

site System (ETICS) used on façade and exterior wall assembly shall comply with gen-eral requirements of Section 4.5 and the specific requirements of Section 4.7.

4.7.2. Definition

4.7.2.1. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are materials, assemblies made up of

layers of foam plastic insulation or expanded polystyrene or mineral insulation with adhesives and fiber reinforcement, used in exterior non load bearing walls as wall coverings and exterior cladding systems



4.7.3.1. EIFS and ETICS shall be constructed such that it meets the performance

characteristics required as per ASTM E 2568. 4.7.3.2. EIFS and ETICS shall be certified and listed by a third party independent

testing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defence. 4.7.3.3. EIFS and ETICS shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from

accredited certification body. 4.7.3.4. The layers and core materials shall be tested separately and entire assem-

bly including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended thickness, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.15.a.

4.7.3.5. Where EIFS or ETICS is installed on Fire rated or load bearing walls, the wall

arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.15.b. 4.7.3.6. EIFS shall be specified in accordance with ANSI/EIMA 99-A (Latest Edition)

‘American National Standard for EIFS’. ETICS shall meet the performance requirements as per ETAG 004 (Latest Edition) ‘Guidelines for European Technical Approval of ETICS with Rendering’

4.7.3.7. Requirements of the ANSI/EIMA 99-A or ETAG 004 guidelines shall be fol-lowed independently. Using parts from each of the guidelines is not per-

mitted.


4.7.4.1. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and

non load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.15.a. 4.7.4.2. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior

wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.15.b.

4.7.5. Application

4.6.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have EIFS and

ETICS shall be in accordance with Table 1.15.a. and Table 1.15.b.

Points to Ponder

Governments all over the world advocate usage of green building products, which contribute to high energy efficient performances of buildings and reduce the carbon footprints. However, there is a conflict when these sustainable building products are challenged with their fire resistance performance.



BUILDING

TEST 1

EIFS/ETICS

COMPONENTS AND

PANEL AS PRODUCT

TEST 2

EIFS/ETICS AS

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING

2. ANY INSTALLATION

3. ANY AESTHETICS

i. All components of the EIFS (All layers including EPS/XPS, coating, insulation, mesh, adhesive and finish.) shall be class A (Flame spread 0-25, Smoke devel-opment 0-450) when indi-vidually tested to ASTM E 84 or UL 723

AND ii. NFPA 268

With pass criteria “No Ignition at 12.5 kw/m2

at 20 minutes”

iii. BS 8414 –1 Or 2 With pass criteria as per BRE 135

OR iv. NFPA 285


OR v. FM 4881


OR vi. ISO 13785-2


Table 1.15.a.: EIFS and ETICS on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements



BUILDING

TEST 1

EIFS/ETICS

COMPONENTS AND

PANEL AS PRODUCT

TEST 2

EIFS/ETICS AS

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING

2. ANY INSTALLATION

3. ANY AESTHETICS

i. All components of the EIFS (All layers including coating, insulation, mesh, adhesive and finish.) shall be class A when individual-ly tested to ASTM E 84 or UL 723

AND ii. NFPA 268

With pass criteria “No Ignition at 12.5 kw/m2

at 20 minutes”

iii. ASTM E 119 With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as per required fire rating of the wall.

OR iv. UL 263


OR v. EN 1362-3


OR vi. EN 1362-4


Table 1.15.b.: EIFS and ETICS on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements


4.8. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS)

4.8.1. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS) used on façade and exteri-or wall assembly shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5 and the spe-cific requirements of Section 4.8.

4.8.2. Definition

4.8.2.1. Polycarbonate is a type of thermoplastic, a polymer that becomes pliable or

moldable above a specific temperature and returns to a solid state on cool-ing. Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastics.



4.8.3.1. PEWFS shall be certified and listed by a third party independent Testing and

Certification body, approved by Civil Defence. 4.8.3.2. PEWFS shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from accred-

ited certification body. 4.8.3.3. The entire assembly including ornaments, trims and moldings with intended

thickness, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.16.a.


4.8.4.1. PEWFS panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and non

load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.16.a. 4.8.4.2. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior

wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.16.b.

4.8.5. Application

4.8.5.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have PEWFS shall

be in accordance with Table 1.16.a. and Table 1.16.b.



BUILDING

TEST 1

PEWFS PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

PEWFS AS

WALL ASSEMBLY



3. MALLS

4. THEME PARKS

5. SCHOOLS

6. HOSPITALS

7. ASSEMBLY

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria A1 OR A2-s1-d0

AND ii. ASTM D1929

With pass criteria PEWFS shall have self igni-tion temperature of not less than 3430C


OR iv. NFPA 285


OR v. FM 4881


OR vi. ISO 13785-2


8. LOWRISE BUILDING

9. MIDRISE BUILDING

10. WAREHOUSE

11. INDUSTRIAL

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria B-s1-d0

AND ii. ASTM D1929



OR iv. NFPA 285


OR v. FM 4881


OR vi. ISO 13785-2


Table 1.16.a.: PEWFS on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements



BUILDING

TEST 1

PEWFS PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

PEWFS IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING

2. ANY INSTALLATION

3. ANY AESTHETICS

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria A1 OR A2-s1-d0

AND ii. ASTM D1929


iii. ASTM E 119 With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as per required fire rating of the wall.

OR iv. UL 263


OR v. EN 1362-3


OR vi. EN 1362-4


Table 1.16.b.: PEWFS on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall -Test Requirements


4.9. Sandwich Panels

4.9.1. Sandwich Panels shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5, where used on façade and exterior wall and the specific requirements of Section 4.9.

4.9.2. Sandwich Panels used in other applications such as internal partitions, cold storage

or roofing shall comply with the specific requirements of Section 4.9. 4.9.3. Sandwich panels shall be tested for the intended applications such as external, inter-

nal, roofing or cold storages and shall not be interchanged in their end applications.

4.9.4. Definition

4.9.4.1. Sandwich panels are foam plastic insulated sandwich panels (FISP) or mineral

core insulated panels or self supporting double skin metal faced insulating panels.


4.9.4.2. Generally cores used in the sandwich panels based on their intended appli-cation are Polyisocyanurate Foam (PIR), Polyurethane Foam (PUR), Expanded or Extruded Polystyrene (EPS and EXPS) or Non-combustible mineral wool or fiberglass.

4.9.4.3. Sandwich panels are generally used as external wall systems in low rise

building such as warehouses and roofing. As internal partitions and ceiling applications, sandwich panels are used in, cold storages, food industries, warehouses and industries.


4.9.5.1. Where Sandwich panels are installed on the exterior walls, they shall not

reduce the fire resistance rating of the wall. 4.9.5.2. Sandwich panels shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark

from accredited certification laboratory with its intended end use and appli-cation (Such as Internal wall, External wall, cold storage, roofing etc.), in compliance with this code.

4.9.5.3. Sandwich panels installed as exterior walls shall be completely separated

from the building interior and plenum by a thermal barrier, complying to test standards of Section 7.1.11. of this chapter.

4.9.5.4. Thermal barrier shall not be required in masonry or concrete wall, floor or

roof constructions where the sandwich panel is covered on each face by concrete or masonry with a minimum thickness of 25 mm.

4.9.5.5. Thermal barrier shall not be required in fully Sprinkler protected cooler or

freezer or cold rooms and the rooms they are located in, when sandwich panel is minimum 4 inch thick and has Class A rating as per UL 723 or ASTM E 84 (FSI-25, SDI-450 or less), when tested both core and panel. Moreover, sandwich panel shall have self ignition temperature, not less than 4270C in accordance with ASTM D 1929.

4.9.5.6. Thermal barrier shall not be required in roof assemblies where sandwich

panels are separated from the interior of the building by wood structural sheathing not less than 12 mm in thickness. And the sandwich panel is part of roof covering assembly tested and passes with FM 4450 or UL 1256 or FM 4471.

4.9.5.7. Foam plastic insulation, exterior facings an coatings shall be tested sepa-

rately in the thickness of intended use as per Table 1.17.c.



4.9.6.1. Sandwich panels shall be permitted to be installed as exterior walls when

tested in accordance with Table 1.17.a. 4.9.6.2. Sandwich panels as fire resistance rated exterior wall assembly coverings

shall comply with both Table 1.17.a. and Table 1.17.b. 4.9.6.3. Sandwich panels used in applications other than as exterior walls shall com-

ply with test requirements in accordance with Table 1.17.c.

4.9.7. Application

4.9.7.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have sandwich

panels in their exterior wall facades shall be in accordance with Table 1.17.a. and Table 1.17.b.



BUILDING

TEST 1

SANDWICH PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

SANDWICH PANEL IN

WALL ASSEMBLY



3. MALLS

4. THEME PARKS

5. SCHOOLS

6. HOSPITALS

7. ASSEMBLY



iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria A OR A2-s1-d0

AND iv. ASTM D1929

With pass criteria PEWFS shall have self igni-tion temperature of not less than 3430C.


OR vi. NFPA 285


OR vii. FM 4881

With pass criteria “Class 1”



8. LOWRISE BUILDING

9. MIDRISE BUILDING

10. WAREHOUSE

11. INDUSTRIAL

i. Core shall be tested to the criteria iii or iv and v.

ii. Panel shall be tested with the thickness intended to the criteria iii or iv and v.

iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria B-s1-d0

OR iv. FM 4880

With pass criteria “Non-combustible core”

AND v. ASTM D1929

Shall have self ignition temperature of not less than 3430C.

vi. BS 8414 –1 Or 2 With pass criteria as per BRE 135

OR vii. NFPA 285


OR viii. FM 4881


OR ix. ISO 13785-2


Table 1.17.a.: Sandwich Panels on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements



BUILDING

TEST 1

SANDWICH PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

SANDWICH PANEL IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING WITH ANY HEIGHT

AND ANY OCCUPANCY

(SHALL BE TESTED FOR THE

THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED)

i. Core shall be tested to the criteria iii or iv and v.

ii. Panel shall be tested with the thickness intended to the criteria iii or iv and v.

iii. EN 13501-1

With pass criteria A OR A2-s1-d0

OR iv. FM 4880


AND v. ASTM D1929


vi. ASTM E 119 With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as per required fire rating of the wall.

OR vii. UL 263


OR viii. EN 1362-3


OR ix. EN 1362-4


Table 1.17.b.: Sandwich Panel on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall -Test Requirements


APPLICATIONS TEST 1

SANDWICH PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

SANDWICH PANEL IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. INTERNAL NON FIRE RESISTANCE

RATED WALLS AND PARTITIONS



i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria B-d0-S1

OR i. ASTM E 84/ UL 723

With pass criteria “Class A”

OR i. BS 476 Part 7


OR i. FM 4880


AND i. ASTM D1929


NOT REQUIRED

2. INTERNAL FIRE RESISTANCE

RATED WALLS AND PARTITIONS




OR ii. FM 4880


AND iii. ASTM D1929


iv. FM 4881 With pass criteria “Class 1”

OR v. UL 1715


OR vi. UL 1040


Table 1.17.c.: Sandwich Panel in various applications -Test Requirements


APPLICATIONS TEST 1

SANDWICH PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

SANDWICH PANEL IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

3. COLD STORAGE WALLS




OR ii. FM 4880


AND iii. ASTM D1929


NOT REQUIRED

4. ROOFING-SPRINKLERED

BUILDINGS



i. ASTM D1929 Shall have self ignition temperature of not less than 3430C.

ii. NFPA 256 With pass criteria “Class B”

OR iii. ASTM E 108

With pass criteria “Class B”

OR iv. EN 13501-5 +A1

With pass criteria “Class Broof t4”.

OR v. UL 790

With pass criteria “Class B”



APPLICATIONS TEST 1

SANDWICH PANEL AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

SANDWICH PANEL IN

WALL ASSEMBLY

5. ROOFING-NON SPRINKLERED

BUILDINGS



i. ASTM D1929 Shall have self ignition temperature of not less than 3430C.

ii. NFPA 276 With pass criteria “Class 1”

OR Iii. ASTM E 108


OR Iv. EN 13501-5 +A1

With pass criteria “Class Broof t4”.

OR v. UL 790


OR vi. FM 4470 Or FM 4471




4.10. GRC/GRFC and GRP Systems

4.10.1. GRP/GRFC and GRP systems shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5, where used on façade and exterior wall and the specific requirements of Section 4.10.

4.10.2. GRP/GRFC and GRP systems may be used in a variety of building exterior envelope

and Façade systems, many of which may be project based and of a specific design. However Manufacturers, Consultants, Design Teams, Contractors and Testing labor-atories must ensure that these systems comply in the first instance with the Reac-tion to Fire, Surface Spread of Flame and Resistance to Fire performance require-ments and intent of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice. This also includes selection of non-combustible formers, appropriate Fire Stopping and buildability of the tested system against the field application.

4.10.3. Definition

4.10.3.1. Glass fiber reinforced concrete or GFRC is a type of fiber-reinforced concrete. The

product is also known as glass fiber reinforced concrete or GRC. Glass fiber con-cretes are mainly used in exterior building façade panels and as architectural pre-cast concrete.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber-reinforced_concrete

4.10.3.2. Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), also known as glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRFP)is a fibre reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced with Glass Fi-bres.

4.10.4. Specific Requirements 4.10.4.1. GRP(GRFP) shall be constructed such that it meets the performance char-

acteristics required as per ASTM D3841. 4.10.4.2. GRC/GRFC and GRP systems shall be certified and listed by a third party

independent testing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defence. 4.10.4.3. GRC/GRFC and GRP systems shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification

mark from accredited certification laboratory. 4.10.4.4. The Base layers and core materials shall be tested separately and entire as-

sembly including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended thickness, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.18.a.

4.10.4.5. Where GRC/GRFC and GRP systems are installed on Fire rated or load

bearing walls, the wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.18.b.

4.10.4.6. Reaction to Fire Testing of GRC/GRFS/GRP Products to EN13501-1 MUST in-

clude EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925 testing as a panel with the thickness and form of intended use, including consideration of air space behind the formed panel. Mounting on non-combustible substrates for the EN ISO 11925 test is not appropriate should the intended use not be reflected during reaction to fire testing.

4.10.5. Test Certification 4.10.5.1. GRC/GRFC and GRP panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated

and non load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.18.a.

4.10.5.2. GRC/GRFC and GRP panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exteri-or wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.18b.

4.10.6. Application 4.10.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have GRC/GRFC

and GRP shall be in accordance with Table 1.18.a. and Table 1.18.b.



BUILDING

TEST 1

GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS

WALL ASSEMBLY



3. MALLS

4. THEME PARKS

5. SCHOOLS

6. HOSPITALS

7. ASSEMBLY

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria A OR A2-s1-d0

WITH ii. EN 13823 AND iii. EN ISO 11925 AND iv. ASTM D1929


OR v. ASTM D3841 for GRP only

with category CC1

vi. BS 8414 –1 Or 2 With pass criteria as per BRE 135

OR vii. FM 4881




8. LOWRISE BUILDING

9. MIDRISE BUILDING

10. WAREHOUSE

11. INDUSTRIAL

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria B-s1-d0

OR ii. ASTM D1929


OR iii. ASTM D3841 for GRP only

with category CC2

iv. BS 8414 –1 Or 2 With pass criteria as per BRE 135

OR v. FM 4881


OR ix. ISO 13785-2


Table 1.18.a.: GRC/ GRFC and GRP Panels on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements



BUILDING

TEST 1

GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS

PRODUCT

TEST 2

GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS

WALL ASSEMBLY

1. ANY BUILDING

2. ANY INSTALLATION

3. ANY AESTHETICS

i. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria A OR A2-s1-d0

WITH ii. EN 13823 AND iii. EN ISO 11925 AND iv. ASTM D1929


OR v. ASTM D3841 for GRP only

with category CC1

vi. ASTM E 119 With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-quired fire ratings of the wall.

OR vii. UL 263

With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-quired fire ratings of the wall.

OR viii. EN 1362-3


OR ix. EN 1362-4


Table 1.18.b.: GRC/ GRFC and GRP Panels on Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements


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5. Glazing Systems

5.1. Intention

5.1.1. The provisions of this document shall specify the minimum requirements for the certification and listing, design, installation, inspection and maintenance of glazing

systems to achieve acceptable levels of Fire resistance, Reaction to fire, Perime-

ter fire protection, Safety of people from impact with glass.

5.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not within the scope or intention of this sec-tion. Weather protection aspect to buildings, such as protection from wind and water, seismic pressure etc., shall comply with Municipality regulations and re-quirements.

5.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on exterior glazed fa-çade, or glazed room radiation or radiation from glazed fire doors is restricted to ensure safety of people.

5.2. Applications of Glazing Systems where glazing is specified

as part of fire compartmentation

Figure 1.20.: Glazing Applications in a building


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5.3. Glazing Testing and Acceptance

5.3.1. The requirement for fire rated glazing in any building shall be based on the Civil Defence approved Fire and Life Safety Drawings and strategy for the building,

which identifies the following.

a. The type of Fire resistance required according to EN standards or Fire re-sistance rating & Fire protection rating according to American standards.

b. The duration of fire resistance required (30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min etc.)

c. Whether the glazing should be ‘integrity’ only or ‘integrity and insulation’.

5.3.2. The Glazing shall comply with the relevant general requirements of Section 4.5.,

Table 1.18: Glazing Test requirements.

GLAZING APPLICATION IN THE BUILDING

TEST A WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED

TEST B SAFETY GLAZING TESTS (Resistance to impact either without breaking, or breaking in way such that persons may not sustain pierc-ing or cutting injuries.)

1. NON LOAD BEARING CURTAINWALL WITH GLAZING,

TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 Pass as assembly with EN 1364-3 Pass as assembly with UL 263 Pass as assembly with ASTM E119

EN 12600 OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 , B FOR > 0.9 m2

CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 , II FOR > 0.9 m2

2. NON LOAD BEARING WALLS

TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with EN 1364-1 Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 Pass as assembly with UL 263 Pass as assembly with ASTM E119



3. CEILING TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with EN 1364-2 Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 Pass as assembly with UL 263 Pass as assembly with ASTM E119


CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 M2 , II FOR > 0.9 m2

4. LOAD BEARING ELEMENTS

(FLOOR AND ROOF)

TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with EN 1365-2 Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 Pass as assembly with UL 263 Pass as assembly with ASTM E119




Table 1.18: Glazing Test requirements.

GLAZING APPLICATION IN THE BUILDING

TEST A

TEST B SAFETY GLAZING TESTS (Resistance to impact either without breaking, or breaking in way such that persons may not sustain pierc-ing or cutting injuries.)

5. DOORS AND VISION PANELS

TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with UL 10 C Pass as assembly with NFPA 252 Pass as assembly with EN 1634-1 Pass as assembly with BS 476 Part 22.



6. WINDOWS TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS REQUIRED Pass as assembly with UL 9 Pass as assembly with NFPA 257 Pass as assembly with EN 1634-1:2014



7. BATHING/SHOWER ENCLOSURE/SCREEN/ SWIMMING/ WET AREAS (SLIP RISK)

No Requirements EN 14428 AND Also shall comply with safety glass re-quirements of Section 5.4.2.


5.4. Design, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance

5.4.1. Fire Resistant Glazing - Design / Specification

5.4.1.1. Fire resistant glazing systems shall be designed by a specialist manufac-turer.

5.4.1.2. It is the consultant’s responsibility to ensure that qualified glazing spe-cialist is involved in the design, in full compliance with this code.

5.4.1.3. In addition to the fire strategy Approved by Civil Defence, the following points shall be addressed by the glazing installer to ensure they are con-sistent with the fire strategy and overall intent of the proposed glazing system:

a. The minimum fire rating specified relates to a full system of compo-nents. All elements of the fire barrier being created must collectively provide the performance required as part of a fire resistant assembly.

b. The final glazing system installed must be the same as the system that has been tested in accordance with the Civil Defence requirements. Project-specific differences should be discussed with the manufactur-er and system certifier.

c. The system selected must be capable of performing in the environ-ment in which it is intended to be installed, in particular internal or external environments.

d. The impact-resistance of the glazing has to be met as specified by the impact rating as per Table 1.18.

e. For unidirectional systems, the direction of the fire-side should be labeled and easily identifiable on the glass, profiles or accessories. Where the direction of fire is not known, only bi-directional fire-rated glazing components should be used.

f. Fire-rated glazing in inclined and horizontal applications shall be test-ed and approved separately to fire rated glazing in vertical applica-tions. Vertically tested systems cannot be assumed to work in hori-zontal or inclined glazing applications.

g. The specified system should have a label with scope based on the type of fire represented during the fire test of the system (For exam-ple, a fire resistant system tested for domestic fires may not sustain conditions of industrial fires).

h. Considerations for the glazing system design shall include but not be limited to the overall screen size, fenestration layout within the screen, materials used in construction of the profile (such as the gauge, quality, thickness, finish, etc.) and the amount of edge cover and edge clearance.

i. Standard impact safety toughened or safety / security laminated glass

is not necessarily fire-rated and the same cannot be used without it

being tested and approved.


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5.4.2. Safety Glazing - Design / Specification

5.4.2.1. The Safety Glazing is required in critical locations (2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 11) described in doors, side panels and low level glazing as shown in the Figure 1.21 and 1.22.

5.4.2.2. Minimum classification Requirements of safety glass or safety plastics to be used in critical locations (Such as Gymnasiums, places of energetic activities, play areas etc.,) shall be as per Table 1.19.

5.4.2.3. Where glazing is only accessible from one side (3.a, 4.a), the testing and classification can be from only that side.

Figure 1.21.: Safety Glazing at Door and adjacent areas Figure 1.22.: Safety Glazing at Windows

Table 1.19: Minimum Classification for Safety Glazing requirements.

CRITICAL LOCATION GLAZING PANE DIMENSION

SAFETY GLASS

SAFETY PLASTICS

1. DOORS > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B

≤ 900 mm 3(β)Φ Class C

2. DOOR SIDE PANEL > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B


3. FULLY BACKED MIRROR GLAZING (A)

> 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B


4. UNBACKED MIRROR GLAZING (A)

> 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class Bo

≤ 900 mm 3(β)Φ Class Co

5. LOW LEVEL AREAS Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C

6. BATHING AREAS Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C

7. AREAS OF SPECIAL RISK Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C


5.4.2.4. Glass Safety classification as per EN 12600 shall be as per Table 1.20.

and Table 1.21.

5.4.3. Labeling / Manifestation

5.4.3.1. Under some conditions of lighting, large areas of transparent glazing used to subdivide a building might not be readily apparent. The risk of human impact with this glazing is greatest if adjacent areas within or immediately outside the building are at the same level so that a person might reasonably assume unimpeded passage from one part to anoth-er.

5.4.3.2. If the presence of such glazing is not sufficiently well indicated by mulli-ons, transoms, door frames, large door handles, stall risers or other components of the glazing system, it shall be made apparent by some form of manifestation.

Table 1.20: Glass Classification as per EN 12600.

PVB LAMINATED GLASS CODE

PVB FILM THICKNESS

GLASS THICKNESS

CLASS AS PER EN 12600

33.1 0.38 mm 6.4 mm 2(B)2

44.1 0.38 mm 8.4 mm 2(B)2

55.1 0.38 mm 10.4 mm 1(B)1

33.2 0.76 mm 6.8 mm 1(B)1

44.2 0.76 mm 8.8 mm 1(B)1

44.4 1.52 mm 9.5 mm 1(B)1

44.6 2.28 mm 10.3 mm 1(B)1

55.2 0.76 mm 10.8 mm 1(B)1

66.2 0.76 mm 12.8 mm 1(B)1

88.2 0.76 mm 16.8 mm 1(B)1

Table 1.21: Tempered Glass Classification as per EN 12600.

THICKNESS OF TEMPERED GLASS

MINIMUM REQUIRED CLASSIFICATION AS PER EN 12600

4 mm 1(C)2

6 mm 1(C)2

8 mm 1(C)2

10 mm 1(C)1

12 mm 1(C)1


5.4.3.3. The manifestation employed should be of a sufficient size to make it im-

mediately obvious.

5.4.3.4. It shall take the form of broken or solid lines, patterns or company logos or similar, positioned between 600 mm and 1500 mm above floor level at appropriate horizontal intervals. The manifestation should preferably be permanent, e.g. etching of the glazing, but alternatively, if applied materials are used they should be durable and not easily removed.

5.4.4. Overhead glazing

5.4.4.1. Glass used in overhead glazing shall be required to remain in position post-breakage.

5.4.4.2. Overhead glazing shall be laminated and include a post-breakage con-tainment system, such that if the glass breaks the glass is held in place until it can be replaced.

5.4.4.3. Broken glass shall be replaced promptly.

5.4.4.4. Examples of post-breakage containment systems are:

a. Silicone structural adhesives b. Mechanically fixed batten bars c. Adhesively fixed batten bars d. Polyester and acrylic foam tapes e. Structural washers f. Adhesive-backed polymeric film applied to glass in conjunction with

one of the retention systems listed above.

5.4.4.5. Injury from objects falling through the glass are not considered in these requirements. A specific risk assessment should be conducted to evalu-ate this. However, consideration at design stage may enable selection of suitable glazing materials / measures to mitigate this situation.

5.4.4.6. This section does not consider the risk of injury to persons who may fall onto the non-vertical (sloping) overhead glazing.

5.4.4.7. CWCT TN66 shall be used to evaluate the safety and fragility of glazed roofing.


5.4.5. Glass Floors and Staircases

5.4.5.1. The use of glass in floors or staircases shall be limited to pedestrian foot traffic only. (see GGF data sheet 7.3: Guidelines for the use of glass in floors and stairs)

5.4.5.2. For the specification of the design floor loads for the specific use of the building the following standard shall be used. a. EN 1991-1-1: 2002: Eurocode 1 –Actions on structures –General ac-

tions –densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings. b. Glass required to be walkable shall be designed in accordance with

CWCT TN66 using the following standard in relation to the danger of slippage and minimum coefficients of friction. Slip resistance shall not depend on the use of specialized footwear.

c. BS 5395-1: 2010 Stairs. Code of practice for the design of stairs with

straight flights and winders.

5.4.5.3. The strength of the supports shall be calculated by a competent structur-al engineer, with the deflection of the frame limited to an appropriate value for the glass type.

5.4.5.4. Consideration shall be given to the complete design process. The follow-ing list comprises a number of topics that shall be considered alongside the regulatory requirements. The list is not exhaustive but relates to the common considerations:

a. Imposed loadings from design code b. Surface finish c. Strength of supporting glazing system d. Impact by falling or thrown objects e. Exposure to solar radiation and water f. Post-fracture behavior g. Deflection

5.4.5.5. A risk analysis shall be based on the following:

a. Frequency of use b. Potential for exposure to water and slipping c. Potential for glazing breakage from impacts d. Consequences of glazing failure, i.e. Post-breakage behavior of the

glazing material.

5.4.5.6. The ability of a broken pane to remain in situ is dependent upon the loads being applied, the glass type, the temperature, the number of frac-tured plies and the type of interlayer considered in the construction.


5.4.6. Installation

5.4.6.1. The installation shall be carried out by an Civil Defence and Municipality approved installer or fabricator as per system manufacturer's installation instructions and shall comply with local regulations and the construction documents.


5.4.7.1. Installer and fabricator specializing in Glazing system installation and certified by the system manufacturer shall be listed with Municipality and Civil Defence Authority.

5.4.7.2. The installer and fabricator license shall be based on the training and

certification by the system manufacturer to install manufacturer’s prod-ucts as per specified listed system requirements.

5.4.8. Inspection

5.4.8.1. Special inspection shall be required for all Glazing system. Inspection shall take place in successive stages as installation progresses.

5.4.8.2. The manufacturer’s guidelines shall be available to and used by the glaz-

ing specialist. 5.4.8.3. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit qualified glazing specialists to

inspect the glazing systems or to hire the services of Civil Defence ap-proved house of expertise.

5.4.8.4. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that installer’s work is inspect-

ed during construction and installation at each stage. 5.4.8.5. Consultant or Civil Defence approved house of expertise undertaking glaz-

ing inspections shall have the following qualifications.

a. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 or relevant IAS criteria or ICC specialist training and certification or equivalent international criteria accepta-ble to Municipality and Civil Defence.

b. 2 glazing specialists, qualified as per Section 5.4.9. c. 3 years experience in fire and life safety aspect of glazing systems’

inspections.


5.4.9. Glazing Specialist Qualification

5.4.9.1. The glazing specialists of consultant’s in-house team or Manufacturer’s

representative or Civil Defence approved house of expertise, undertaking design, consultancy, inspection shall have the following qualifications.

a. Bachelor’s degree in engineering b. 5 years experience in glazing systems design and inspections c. Training and certifications by the glazing system manufacturers.

5.4.9.2. The glazing specialists from consultants or manufacturers or house of ex-

pertise shall be registered and licensed by Civil Defence based on their qualifications as required by Section 5.4.9.1. and written examination.

5.4.10. Civil Defence Acceptance of the installation

5.4.10.1. The main consultant and his hired façade consultant or house of expertise shall be responsible for the glazing design specifications, material selec-tion, fabricator selection, initiation of laboratory tests, verification of test results, progressive inspection during construction and commissioning.

5.4.10.2. The main consultant, the Glazing system manufacturer, glazing system

installer, glazing system fabricator, glazing specialist and the house of ex-pertise shall jointly sign off the installation and provide final inspection report for Civil Defence’ acceptance as evidence of compliance.

5.4.11. Civil Defence registration of the glazing

5.4.11.1. The glazing processor shall be responsible for glazing tests as required by

Table 1.18., TEST B., Safety and impact tests. The glazing processor shall be registered with Civil Defence along with his tested materials.

5.4.11.2. The glazing fabricator shall be responsible for glazing tests as required by

Table 1.18., TEST A., Fire rating of the glazing assembly. The glazing fabricator shall be registered with Civil Defence along with his tested as-semblies.


6. Roofing Systems

6.1. Intention

6.1.1. The provisions of this document shall specify the minimum requirements for the certification and listing, design, installation, inspection and maintenance of Roofing System to achieve acceptable levels of Fire safety of buildings.

6.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not the scope or intention of this section. Weather protection aspect to buildings, such as protection from wind, water, seis-mic impact etc., shall comply with Municipality regulations and requirements.

6.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on roofing is restricted.

6.2. Components of Roofing Systems

6.2.1. Roofing systems are composed of varying types of components such as Roof cover-

ings, Organic or Glass Fiber, Asphalt felts, Metal Composite panels, Sandwich Pan-els, Photovoltaic Panels, Single Ply Membrane, Insulation, Support System etc.

Figure 1.23.: Various components of Roofing System


6.3. Roofing System Testing and Acceptance

6.3.1. The roofing systems manufacturers/suppliers and their product systems shall be registered with Municipality and Civil Defense Authority.

6.3.2. The performance requirements of roofing systems shall be classified based on the following criteria.

a. Occupancy of the building. b. Sprinkler protection for the building. c. Distance and proximity to other buildings. d. Construction Type and Building materials used.

6.3.3. The roofing systems shall be certified and listed by a third party independent Test-ing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defense.

6.3.4. Parties seeking approval for roof assemblies or rooftop structures shall furnish the test certificates, approval certification numbers for the system as an assembly and not for the individual components.

6.3.5. Only companies with a valid commercial license will be eligible for Civil Defence approval if products are tested and certified according to specifications and re-quirements of this code.

6.3.6. The entire roofing system including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended

thickness, involved core, insulation, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with any of the following standards:

6.3.7. Only Private Villas, Commercial Villas and Agricultural buildings are exempted from having fire rated/ listed roof assemblies or rooftop structures.

6.3.8. Roof coverings with following materials shall be allowed without testing and certi-fication.

a. Brick, masonry or concrete exposed roof deck b. Tiles/ Slates made up of concrete or clay c. Copper or ferrous sheets/shingles

6.4. Design, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance

6.4.1. Design/Specification/Submittals

6.4.1.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit roofing specialists to design roofing systems in full compliance with this code.

6.4.1.2. Consultant’s roofing submittal to Civil Defence shall be during project de-sign NOC application, along with architecture, fire alarm, fire fighting and smoke control proposals..

6.4.1.3. Roofing System shall be specified in accordance with their test certifica-tions as an assembly as per Table 1.22.


6.4.1.4. For Roof recovering situations, where covering an existing roofing system with a new roofing system or Roof Replacement situations where removing an existing roof system and replacing it with a new system, the following methods shall apply.

a. Certified insulated systems may be installed over existing certified insulated sys-

tems when:

i. The new system is certified for use with the existing roof insulation type (glass fiber, perlite, wood fiber, foamed plastic, etc.

ii. The total thickness of insulation in both systems does not exceed the maxi-mum specified for the new system being applied.

b. For installation over noncombustible decks, any certified insulated system utilizing

minimum 1-in.-thick insulation (glass fiber, polyisocyanurate or perlite) may be used over any existing insulated system regardless of the type, provided the insula-tion in both systems does not exceed the maximum specified for the new system being applied.

Table 1.22.: Roofing System Test requirements.

OCCUPANCY AND TYPE OF BUILDING

EXTERIOR FIRE EXPOSURE TO ROOFING ASSEMBLIES

INTERIOR OR UNDER DECK FIRE EXPOSURE TO ROOFING ASSEMBLIES

PLASTIC SKY LIGHTS ON ROOFING ASSEMBLIES

1. NON SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS,

2. BUILDINGS WITHOUT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS,

3. BUILDINGS, LESS THAN 6 M FROM NEIGHBORING BUILDING,

4. MALLS, 5. ASSEMBLY, 6. HOSPITAL, 7. EDUCATIONAL,

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Class A with ASTM E 108 Class AA with BS 476 -3 Class Broof t4 with EN 13501-5: +A1 Class A with UL 790 Class 1 with NFPA 276 Pass with FM 4470 or FM 4471

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CLASS I rating with FM 4450 Pass as assembly with UL 1256 Structural Metal panel Roof systems shall be tested with FM 4471 Roof systems with modified bitumen and other types of membrane roof systems shall be tested with FM 4470

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Class A with FM 4431 Class A with ASTM E 84 Class A with UL 723 Class 1 with BS 476 –7 Class A with EN 13501-1

8. OTHER BUILDINGS AND OCCUPAN-CIES, NOT MEN-TIONED ABOVE

9. BUILDINGS WITH SPRINKLER PROTECTION

10. BUILDINGS WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Class B with NFPA 256 Class B with ASTM E 108 Class BB with BS 476 -3 Class Broof t4 with EN 13501-5: +A1 Class B with UL 790

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Class B with FM 4431 Class B with ASTM E 84 Class B with UL 723 Class 2 with BS 476 –7 Class B with EN 13501-1


c. The above classifications apply only to coverings composed of certified materials assembled as described in the individual manufacturer certifications; flashings and trimmings being the same as or not less than the equivalent of the roofing systems in each class, or of 16 oz. or heavier copper, No. 26 gauge or heavier galvanized steel, or 0.019 in. thick or heavier aluminum.

6.4.1.5. Roofing shall be designed by a roofing specialist designer and shall specify in accord-ance with their test certifications, as an assembly as per Table 1.22. and manufacturer’s recommendations.

6.4.1.6. The system manufacturer shall provide a formal submittal to the Muncipalty and

Civil Defence for product registration, that will consist of the following.

a. Product Data – Manufacturer's Specifications, Technical Data and Material Safety Data Sheet for each material including the composition and limitations, if any.

b. Design Listings and certifications – System design listing or test certifications, in-cluding illustrations, from an accredited testing laboratory as per referenced stand-ards that is applicable to each system configuration. Test reports without certifica-tion from accredited certification bodies is invalid.

c. Engineering Judgment (EJ) – Where there is deviation from a listed and certified system, on site, for a particular configuration, the manufacturer, specialist design-er, roofing contractor and consultant shall jointly provide a site specific EJ.

d. Method Statement shall clearly define the manufacturer’s installation instructions. e. Statement of Manufacturer’s standard warranty for minimum of 10 years. f. An undertaking letter in understanding with Civil Defence, that supplying any ma-

terial that is non compliant with this code is illegal and punishable.

6.4.2. Installation

6.4.2.1. The installation shall be carried out by Civil Defence and Municipality approved installer as per system manufacturer's installation instructions and shall comply with local regulations and the construction documents.


6.4.3.1. Installer specializing in Roofing system installation and certified by the system manufacturer shall be listed with Municipality and Civil Defence Authority.

6.4.3.2. The installer license shall be based on the training and certification by the system

manufacturer to install manufacturer’s products as per specified listed system requirements.

6.4.4. Inspection

6.4.4.1. The manufacturer’s guidelines shall be available to and used by the inspection personnel.

6.4.4.2. The consultant shall be responsible for progressive inspection and shall sign off

the inspection report.


6.4.5. Civil Defence Acceptance

6.4.5.1. The main consultant, the roofing system manufacturer, roofing system installer shall jointly sign off the installation and provide final inspection report for Civil Defence’ acceptance as evidence of compliance.


7. Construction Material Test Standards, Approval and registration.

7.1. Acceptable Test Standards and criteria

7.1.1. All the Materials, Components, Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Ac-

cessories, referred to in this chapter with respect to construction and Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.

7.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is the intent of

Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking material tests and the test labor-atories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”

7.1.3. Fire resistance rating of Fire Walls/ Fire Barriers

i. EN 1365-1: fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements. part 1: walls. ii. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials iii. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.

Full configuration (complete assembly) iv. EN 1364-4: Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 4: Curtain

walling - Part configuration v. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls; vi. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. vii. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction

and materials. viii. BS 476-21: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 21: Methods for

the determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction ix. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods for

the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of con-struction

x. EN 1365-2 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services

x. UL 1709, Construction elements with or without load: Beams, pillars, slabs, sealings, lockgates, ducts, walls, curtain walls, etc.

xi. LPS 1208, LPCB fire resistance requirements for elements of construction used to provide Compartmentation.


7.1.4. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish materials and ceiling plenum assembly

i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-

als iii. FM 4880, Approval Standard for Class 1 Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/

Ceiling Panels; Plastic Interior Finish Materials; Plastic Exterior Building Panels; Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems; Interior or Exterior Finish Systems.

iv. NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.

v. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item.

vi. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test.

vii. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test viii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) ix. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. x. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products xi. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

for fire propagation for products xii. EN 1364-2, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Ceilings. xiii. UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material.

7.1.5. Expanded Vinyl Wall coverings

i. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-

ing Materials ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-

als iii. NFPA 265., Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating room fire growth con-

tribution of textile or expanded vinyl wall coverings on full height panels and walls.

iv. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item.

v. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test.

vi. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test vii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) viii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. ix. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products x. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

for fire propagation for products xi. EN 14390 Fire test - Large-scale room reference test for surface products


7.1.6. Interior Wall and Ceiling Coverings

i. NFPA 286, Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating contribution of wall and ceiling interior finish to room fire growth

ii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-ing Materials

iii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-als.

iv. EN 1364-2: Fire resistance tests for non loadbearing elements. Ceilings. v. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-

cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item. vi. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to

direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test. vii. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test viii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) ix. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. ix. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products x. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

for fire propagation for products

7.1.7. Interior Floor and Floor Coverings

i. CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1630 ii. NFPA 253, standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source iii. ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source iv. EN 13501-1: Fire Classification of Construction products and building elements;

classification using data from reaction to fire tests v. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of

the burning behavior using a radiant heat source. vi. DIN 4102-14 - Fire behavior of building materials and elements - Part 14: De-

termination of the burning behavior of floor covering systems using a radiant heat source

vii. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.

7.1.8. Combustible Decorative Materials

i. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films. ii. CAN/ULC-S109 Flame tests of flame-resistant fabrics and films iii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-

cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item. iv. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to

direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test. v. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test vi. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) x. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

for fire propagation for products


vii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests.

xiii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products

7.1.9. Textile Wall and Textile Ceiling Materials

i. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-ing Materials

ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-als.

iii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products

iv. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test for fire propagation for products

v. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests

7.1.10. Carpets and Textile floor finish

i ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.

ii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item.

iii. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test.

iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test v. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) vi. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. vii. ASTM E648, Standard test method for critical radiant flux of floor covering sys-

tems using a radiant heat source viii. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of

the burning behavior using a radiant heat source. ix. NFPA 253, Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering

systems using a radiant heat energy source.

x. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.

7.1.11. Thermal Barriers (Temperature rise shall not exceed 2500 C on unexposed surface)

i. The average temperature rise of the unexposed surface shall not rise more than 250°C after 15 minutes of fire exposure as per ASTM E 119 or UL 263. The thermal barrier shall remain in place for not less than 15 minutes as per UL 1040 or UL 1715.

ii. NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation

iii. EN 1364-1 Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Walls


7.1.12. Through– penetration Fire stop System

i. ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire

Stops ii. UL 1479, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stop iii. EN 1366-3: Fire resistance tests for penetration seals iv. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. v. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping.

7.1.13. Fire resistant Joint System i. ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems ii. UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems. iii. EN 1366-4: Fire resistance tests for service installations. Linear joint seals iv. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping.

7.1.14. Membrane Fire stop System i. ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire

Stops ii. UL 1479, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stop iii. EN 1366-3: Fire resistance tests for penetration seals iv. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. v. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping. vi. EN 1366-4: Fire resistance tests for service installations. Linear joint seals


7.1.15. Fire resistance rated Glazing in Doors and Walls is acceptable with following

i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

ii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. iii. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls; iv. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable

windows

v. EN 15254-4: Extended application of results from fire resistance tests - Non- loadbearing walls - Part 4: Glazed constructions

vi. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods for the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction.

vii. UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

7.1.16. Fire retardant coatings

i. ASTM E 276, Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

ii. EN 13381-4, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-sistance of structural members - Part 4: Applied passive protection to steel members

iii. EN 13381-8, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-sistance of structural members - Part 8: Applied reactive protection to steel members

7.1.17. Perimeter fire barrier system/Exterior curtainwall/floor intersection

i. ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perim-

eter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus ii. UL 2079, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter

Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, iii. EN 1364-4 Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.

Part configuration iv. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.

Full configuration (complete assembly)

7.1.18. Glazing in door assembly i. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies. ii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive

Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies. iii. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable

windows

iv. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods for the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction


7.1.19. Plastic skylights on roof assembly (See classification requirements Table 1.22)

i. FM 4431, Approval standard for skylights. ii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-

ing Materials. iii. EN 13501-5: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests iv. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-

als. v. BS 476-7: Surface Flammability test to Building Material vi. EN 13501-2 with Fire Test to Building Material - Classification vii. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs. viii. ANSI/UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Covering.

7.1.20. Roof Assemblies (Exterior fire exposure, See classification requirements in Table

1.22.)

i. BS 476-3: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. ii. EN 13501-5: Fire classification of construction products and building elements.

Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests. iii. NFPA 276, Standard method of fire test for determining the heat release rate

of roofing assemblies with combustible above-deck roofing components iv. FM 4470, Approval standard for single ply, polymer modified bitumen sheet,

built-up roof (BUR) and liquid applied roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and non combustible roof construction.

v. FM 4471, Approval standard for Class 1 panel roofs. vi. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs. vii. LPS 1505 Requirements and tests for the LPCB approval and listing of roofing

systems - protection against fire from outside the building. 7.1.21. Roof Assemblies (Interior fire exposure, See classification requirements in Table

1.22.)

i. FM 4450, Approval standard for Class 1 insulated steel roof deck roofs. ii. UL1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions. iii. FM 4471, Approval standard for Class 1 panel roofs.

7.1.22. Roof Coverings i. FM 4470, Approval standard for single ply, polymer modified bitumen sheet,

built-up roof (BUR) and liquid applied roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and non combustible roof construction.

ii. ANSI/UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Covering. iii. ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. iv. UL1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions. v. NFPA 256, Standard methods of fire tests of roof coverings vi. BS 476-3: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. vii. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs viii. EN 13501-5: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests ix. LPS 1505 Requirements and tests for the LPCB approval and listing of roofing

systems - protection against fire from outside the building.


7.1.23. Foam Plastic used in freezer rooms shall have flash and self ignition not less than 4270 C with

i. ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of

Plastics. ii. LPS 1181 -2 Requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built up systems

for use as internal constructions in buildings.

7.1.24. Factory manufactured or prefabricated panels with foam plastic insulation. (See Sandwich panels, Table 1.17.a,b,c for specific details)

i. NFPA285, Standard FireTest Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Charac-

teristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components. (Exterior wall applications)

ii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item.

iii. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test

iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test and EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific value)

vi. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests

vii. LPS 1181 -2 Requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built up systems for use as internal constructions in buildings.

viii. EN 13163 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made expanded polystyrene (EPS) products - Specification

ix. EN 13164 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) products - Specification

x. EN 13165 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made rigid poly-urethane foam (PU) products - Specification

xi. EN 13166 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made phenolic foam (PF) products - Specification

xii. EN 13167 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification.

7.1.25. MCM/ ACP and core

i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.14.a.

7.1.26. MCM and ACP Panel Wall Systems as Assembly

i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.14.b.

7.1.27. EIFS/ETICS

i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.15.a. and Table 1.15.b.

7.1.28. PEWFS Wall System



7.1.29. Sandwich Panels

i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.17.a. , Table 1.17.b. and Table 1.17.c. 7.1.30. Doors Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following

i. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

ii. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies iii. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-

able window assemblies and elements of building hardware. Fire resistance tests for doors, shutters and openable windows

iv. BS 476: Part 22, Methods of determination of fire resistance of non load bear-ing elements of construction.

v. EN 1364-1: Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements: Part 1 - Walls 7.1.31. Window Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following

i. UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies. ii. NFPA 257, Standard on fire test for window and glass block assemblies. iii. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-

able window assemblies and elements of building hardware. Fire resistance tests for doors, shutters and openable windows.

iv. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

7.1.32. Upholstered furniture

i. 16 CFR 1634 Flammability Test to Upholstered furniture. ii. EN 1021-1, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Smouldering cigarette) iii. BS 7176, Fire test to upholstered furniture for non domestic seating. iv. BS 5852: Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered

seating by smoldering and flaming ignition sources. v. ASTM 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture vi. EN 1021-2, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Match flame) vii. UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings

7.1.33. Fire Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated)

i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers. ii. EN 1366-2 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Fire dampers. iii. EN 13501-3: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and ele-ments used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers

7.1.34. Combination (Fire/Smoke) Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated )

i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, and ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for

Smoke Dampers. ii. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-

ers. iii. EN 13501-3: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -



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7.1.35. Glazing System on non load bearing wall/ Curtainwall system shall satisfy any of

the following i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials. ii. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.

Full configuration (complete assembly) iii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. iv. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction

and materials. v. EN 1364-1: fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. part 1: walls. vi. BS 476: Part 22, Methods of determination of fire resistance of non load

bearing elements of construction. 7.1.36. Glazing System on load bearing floor/roof shall satisfy any of the following

i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials. ii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. iii. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction

and materials. iv. EN 1365-2: Fire resistance tests for loadbearing floor/roof. v. BS 476-21: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 21:

Methods for the determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction

7.1.37. Safety Glazing shall satisfy any of the following

i. EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classifica-

tion for flat glass. ii. ANSI Z97, American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in

Buildings -Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test iii. CPSC 16 CR 1202 iv. For shower enclosures: EN 14428, Shower enclosures - Functional requirements

and test methods 7.1.38. Structural Steelwork Test standards

i. BS 5950 The structural use of steelwork in buildings ii. BS 5950-8: 2003 Structural use of steelwork in buildings – Part 8; Code of Prac-

tice for fire resistant design iii. BS 476-20: 1987 Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing

elements of construction (general principles) iv. BS 476-21: 1987 Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing

elements of construction v. BS 476-23: 1987 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of the contri-

bution of components to the fire resistance of a structure.


7.1.39. Structural Steelwork Test standards i. BS 5950 The structural use of steelwork in buildings ii. BS 5950-8: 2003 Structural use of steelwork in buildings – Part 8; Code of Prac-

tice for fire resistant design iii. BS 476-20: Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing ele-

ments of construction (general principles) iv. BS 476-21: Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing ele-

ments of construction v. BS 476-23: Methods for determination of the fire resistance of the contribu-

tion of components to the fire resistance of a structure. vi. EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General requirements vii. EN 1363-2, Fire resistance tests — Part 2: Alternative and additional proce-

dures viii. EN 1365-3, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 3: Beams ix. EN 1365-4, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 4: Columns x. EN 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-1: General rules

and rules for buildings xi. EN 1993-1-2, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-2: General rules

— Structural fire design xii. EN 13381-4, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-

sistance of structural members - Part 4: Applied passive protection to steel members

xiii. EN 13381-8, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-sistance of structural members - Part 8: Applied reactive protection to steel members.

7.1.40. Kiosks shall be Class A with any of the following

i. Particleboard conforming to Type PBU of ANSI A208.1., not less than 6.4 mm

thick. ii. Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW

when tested in accordance with UL1975 or in accordance with NFPA289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW ignition source.

iii. Textile confirming to NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films or section 7.1.10. of this chapter.

iv. Metal Composite Panels confirming to Section 7.1.24. of this chapter.

7.1.41. Membrane Structure shall be Class A with any of the following

i. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-ing Materials

ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-als.

iii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products

iv. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests

v. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films.


7.1.42. Tents shall be Class A with any of the following

i. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.

ii. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests

iii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-ing Materials

iv. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-als.

iv. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products

7.1.43. Air-Inflated Structure and Air-Supported Structure

i. Shall be designed and operated in accordance with ASCE/SEI 17, Air Supported

Structures.

7.1.44. Advertising Billboards (Using Combustible Materials) i. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles

and Films. i. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-

ing Materials ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-

als iii. NFPA 265., Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating room fire growth con-

tribution of textile or expanded vinyl wall coverings on full height panels and walls.

7.1.45. Non-Combustible Material for Cavity Fire Barrier (Groove sealants, Gaskets, Back-

er Rod and vapour barrier systems)

i. EN 13501-1, Class A1 or A2 (Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests)

ii. BS 476-4, Non-Combustible (Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests)

iii. ISO 1182, Non-Combustible (Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests)

iv. Gaskets, tested to EN 13501-1 and achieving class B-s2-d0 or C-s2-d0 shall be permitted.

v. EPDM products, Rubber sheeting and architectural carpets tested to EN 13501-1 and achieving class B-s2-d0 or C-s2-d0 shall be permitted.

vi. Artificial Turf. See Chapter 1, Section 4, 4.5.6.4. for test requirements. 7.1.46. Modular Homes/Offices

i. Class B, with ASTM E-84, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characters i. Class B with UL 723, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characters ii. Limited Combustible, with FM 4880, Standard test for insulated wall panels

7.1.47. GRC/ GRFC/ GRP Panels



Chapter 2

FIRE SERVICE VEHICLE AND PERSONNEL ACCESSIBILITY


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3. Fire Access for Civil Defence Fireboats

3.1. Intention

3.1.1. The Requirements of Fire Access for Civil Defence Fire Boats are to address the follow-ing.

3.1.1.1. Many projects in UAE are on marinas with water front and without compli-

ant Fire Access Road. Civil Defence has included Fire Boats in its fleet to ad-dress fires in water front buildings, marinas and creek boats.

3.1.1.2. The requirements of this section shall provide the guidelines for docking fa-

cilities, dimensions and the access of Civil Defence from water front.

3.2. Access for Fire Boats from water front

3.2.1. Fire access for Civil Defence Fire Boats shall be provided on all water front develop-ments such that Fire Boats can approach these developments from waterside. This provision shall be made irrespective of Fire Access Road available on land.

3.2.2. A dedicated Berth measuring 15 m long and 5 m wide shall be provided for the Fire

Boat for docking during emergencies. 3.2.3. There shall be Mooring facility complete with approved ropes, fixed fittings on the

deck and platform. 3.2.4. The mooring bitt or cleats shall be corrosion resistant and secured to a foundation that

is tied into an underdeck structure and is of adequate strength to carry the mooring loads.

3.2.5. This docking facility shall be

within 45 m from any building and structure to be attended to, on the shore.

BERTH REQUIREMENTS STANDARD FIRE BOAT

Minimum Unobstructed Length 15 m

Minimum Unobstructed Width 5 m

Minimum Unobstructed vertical clearance 6 m

Table 2.9: Fire Access specifications for Fire Boats

CIVIL DEFENCE BOATS AT DUBAI CREEK FOR ILLUSTRATION


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4. Civil Defence Fire Apparatus specifications

4.1. Fire Vehicles

4.1.1. First Responder Vehicle (4X4 SUV)

4.1.2. First Responder Vehicle (4X4 PICKUP)

4.1.3. Medium Firefighting Vehicle (4X4, 4000 L WATER, 400 L FOAM)

VEHICLE ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

Length 5500 mm

Width 2000 mm

Height 2000 mm

Weight 2700 kg

Wheel Base 3300 mm

Table 2.10: First Responder Vehicle


Length 7500 mm

Width 2400 mm

Height 2400 mm

Weight 8500 kg

Wheel Base 4500 mm

Table 2.11.: First Responder Vehicle


Length 7200 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3800 mm

Weight 15000 kg

Front Axial Load 6100 kg

Rear Axial Load 10500 kg

Table 2.12.: Medium Vehicle


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4.1.4. Off Road Vehicle (4X4 5000 L WATER)

4.1.5. Water Tanker Vehicle (6X4, 18,000 L WATER)

4.1.6. Pulling Tractor (6x4)


Length 6800 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3500 mm

Weight 14,100 kg


Rear Axial Load 8500 kg

Table 2.13.: Off Road Vehicle


Length 9000 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3800 mm

Weight 30,000 kg


Rear Axial Load 26,000 kg

Table 2.14.: Water Tanker


Length 6800 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3500 mm

Permitted Weight 38,000 kg

Wheel Base 3300 mm

Table 2.15.: Pulling Tractor


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4.1.7. Water Tanker Trailer (10,000 US GAL. WATER)

4.1.8. Aerial Telescopic Platform (42-46 METERS, 8x4)

4.1.9. Aerial Telescopic Platform (54-56 METERS, 8x4)


Length 12,500 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3500 mm

Weight 36,000 kg

Table 2.16.: Water Tank Trailer


Length 10,160 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3700 mm

Weight 26,000 kg



Table 2.17.: Aerial Telescopic Platform


Length 12,000 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 4000 mm

Weight 40,000 kg

Front Axial Load 15,000 Kg

Rear Axial Load 2x13,000 kg

Table 2.18.: Aerial Telescopic Platform


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4.1.10. Turntable Ladder (37-39 METERS)

4.1.11. Pick up with Crane, 7.5 Ton

4.1.12. Bus, 26 Seater


Length 10,000 mm

Width 2500 mm

Height 3500 mm

Weight 19,000 kg



Table 2.19.: Turntable Ladder


Length 6500 mm

Width 2000 mm

Height 3700 mm

Weight 7,500 kg

Table 2.20.: Pick up with Crane


Length 6200 mm

Width 2050 mm

Height 2500 mm

Weight 4000 kg

Table 2.21.: Bus


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4.2. Fireboats

4.2.1. Fire Storm (34 FEET)


Length 10,360 mm

Width 3206 mm

Height 5000 mm

Table 2.22.: Fire Storm



4.2.2. Fire Storm (46 FEET)


Length 14,016 mm

Width 4372 mm

Height 5000 mm

Table 2.23.: Fire Storm


Chapter 3

MEANS OF EGRESS


7. Material Test Standards, Approval and registration.


7.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Accessories, re-ferred to in this chapter with respect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Ser-vices shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approv-al Department.


Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test la-boratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE”

7.1.3. Fire resistance rated Door Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following tests as per

specifications required by the code.

i. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

ii. UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives

iii. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies. iv. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-


v. EN 1634-2: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and open-able window assemblies and elements of building hardware - Part 2: Fire re-sistance characterization test for elements of building hardware

vi. EN 1634-3: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assem-blies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke control test for door and shutter assemblies

vii. EN 14600: Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics - Requirements and classification

viii. EN 15269-1: Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware - Part 1: General requirements

ix. EN 15269-2: EXAP – Part 2: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel doorsets and openable windows

x. EN 15269-3: EXAP – Part 3: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber doorsets and openable timber framed windows

xi. prEN 15269-4: EXAP – Part 4: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted glazed doorsets and shutter assemblies.

xii. prEN 15269-5: EXAP – Part 5: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted metal framed glazed doorsets and openable windows

xiii. prEN 15269-6: EXAP – Part 6: Fire resistance of timber sliding doors xiv. EN 15269-7: EXAP – Part 7: Fire resistance for steel sliding doorsets xv. prEN 15269-8: EXAP – Part 8: Fire resistance of timber horizontally folding

doors.


xvi. prEN 15269-9: EXAP – Part 9: Fire resistance of steel horizontally folding doors

xvii. EN 15269-10: EXAP – Part 10: Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assem-blies

xviii. prEN 15269-11: EXAP – Part 11: Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains xix. EN 15269-20: EXAP – Part 20: Smoke control for hinged and pivoted steel,

timber and metal framed glazed doorsets xx. EN 15725: Extended application reports on the fire performance of construc-

tion products and building elements xxi. EN 16034 – Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors, and

openable windows. Product standard, performance characteristics. Fire re-sisting and/or smoke control characteristics

xxii. BS 8214, Code of Practice for Fire door assemblies. xxiii. BS ISO 12472, Fire resistance of timber door assemblies.

7.1.4. Hardware for Electric Door

i. ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units. ii. EN 1155: Building hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing

doors - Requirements and test methods. iii. EN 13633: Electrically controlled panic exit systems, for use on escape routes -

Requirements and test methods iv. EN 13637: Building hardware. Electrically controlled exit systems for use on

escape routes. Requirements and test methods v. BS EN 60730-2-12, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use.

Particular requirements for electrically operated door locks. vi. BS EN 14637:2007 - Building hardware. Electrically controlled hold-open sys-

tems for fire/smoke door assemblies. Requirements, test methods, application and maintenance.

7.1.5. Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware

i. ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware ii. ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Exit Devices. iii. EN 1125: Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar,

for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods iv. EN 179: Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle

or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods vii. EN 13633: Electrically controlled panic exit systems, for use on escape routes -

Requirements and test methods ix. EN 1125, Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar,

for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods.


7.1.6. Power-assisted swinging door assemblies

i. BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors.

7.1.7. Fire resistance rated Window Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following

i. UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies. ii. UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening

Protectives iii. NFPA 257, Standard on fire test for window and glass block assemblies. iv. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-


v. EN 1634-2, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and open-able window assemblies and elements of building hardware. Fire resistance characterization test for elements of building hardware.

vi. EN 1634-3: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assem-blies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke control test for door and shutter assemblies

vii. EN 15269-1, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware. General requirements.

viii. EN 15269-3, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware. Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber doorsets and openable timber framed windows.

ix. EN 15269-5, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware. Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted metal framed glazed doorsets and openable windows.

x. EN 14600: Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics - Requirements and classification

7.1.8. Fire resistance rated Glazing in Doors and Walls is acceptable with any of the fol-

lowing

i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

ii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. iii. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls; iv. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable

windows. v. EN 15254-4: Extended application of results from fire resistance tests - Non-

loadbearing walls - Part 4: Glazed constructions. vi. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods

for the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction.

vii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.


7.1.9. Glazing in door assembly is acceptable with any of the following

i. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies. ii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive

Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies. iii. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable

windows. iv. BS ISO 3009:2003 - Fire resistance tests. Elements of building construction.

Glazed elements. 7.1.10. Safety Glazing shall satisfy any of the following

i. EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classifica-

tion for flat glass. ii. ANSI Z97, American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in

Buildings -Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test iii. CPSC 16 CR 1202 iv. For shower enclosures: EN 14428, Shower enclosures - Functional requirements

and test methods v. BS EN ISO 12543-2, Glass in building. Laminated glass and laminated safety

glass. Laminated safety glass. 7.1.11. Upholstered furniture is acceptable with any of the following

i. 16 CFR 1634 Flammability Test to Upholstered furniture. ii. EN 1021-1, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Smouldering cigarette) iii. BS 7176, Fire test to upholstered furniture for non domestic seating. iv. BS 5852: Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered

seating by smoldering and flaming ignition sources. v. ASTM E1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture vi. EN 1021-2, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Match flame) vii. UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings viii. ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms. ix. ASTM E1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Com-

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7.1.12. Combustible Decorative Materials is acceptable with any of the following i. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films. ii. CAN/ULC-S109 Flame tests of flame-resistant fabrics and films iii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-

cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item. iv. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to

direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test. v. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test vi. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) vii. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test

for fire propagation for products viii. UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Pur-

poses. ix. BS EN 15102, Decorative wall coverings. Roll and panel form. x. BS 5438, Methods of test for flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics

and fabric assemblies subjected to a small igniting flame. xi. BS 5867-2, Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds. Flammability re-

quirements. Specification. xii. BS EN ISO 6940, Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Determination of ease of

ignition of vertically oriented specimens. xiii. BS EN ISO 6941, Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Measurement of flame

spread properties of vertically oriented specimens. xiv. BS EN 1624, Textile and textile products. Burning behaviour of industry and

technical textiles. Procedure to determine the flame spread of vertically ori-ented specimens.

xv. BS EN 1625, Textile and textile products. Burning behaviour of industry and technical textiles. Procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens.

7.1.13. Carpets and Textile floor finish is acceptable with any of the following

i ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished

Textile Floor Covering Materials. ii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-

cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item. iii. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to

direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test. iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test v. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

heat of combustion (calorific value) vi. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. vii. ASTM E648, Standard test method for critical radiant flux of floor covering sys-

tems using a radiant heat source viii. EN-ISO 9239-1: Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Part 1: Determination of

the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source. ix. NFPA 253, Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering

systems using a radiant heat energy source.


viii. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source.

ix. BS 4790, Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method).

x. BS 4841-6, Rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) products for building and end-use applications. Specification for laminated boards with au-to-adhesively or separately bonded facings for use as thermal insulation for floors.

xi. BS 6307, Method of determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (methenamine tablet test).

xii. EN 1365-2, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements. Floors and roofs. xiii. EN 1366-6, Fire resistance tests for service installations. Raised access and hol-

low core floors. xiv. EN 1399, Resilient floor coverings. Determination of resistance to stubbed and

burning cigarettes. xv. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and

Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.

7.1.14. Kiosks shall be acceptable with any of the following

i. Particleboard conforming to Type PBU of ANSI A208.1., not less than 6.4 mm thick.

ii. Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW when tested in accordance with UL1975 or in accordance with NFPA289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW ignition source.

iii. Textile confirming to NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films or Chapter 1, section 7.1.10.

iv. Metal Composite Panels confirming to Chapter 1, Section 7.1.24. v. BS EN 16755, Durability of reaction to fire performance. Classes of fire-

retardant treated wood products in interior and exterior use applications.

7.1.15. Egress Path Marking

i. ANSI/UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems.

7.1.16. Exhibit booth is acceptable with any of the following

i. NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials.

ii. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.

iii. NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW ignition source


7.1.17. Mattresses

i. 16 CFR 1632, “Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads” ii. 650°F (343°C) or greater when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929, Stand-

ard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic. iii. Class B, ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Char-acteristics of Building Materials.

iv. BS 6807, Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses with primary and sec-ondary sources of ignition.

v. BS 6807, Methods of test for assessment of ignitability of mattresses, uphol-stered divans and upholstered bed bases with flaming types of primary and sec-ondary sources of ignition.

vi. BS 7175, Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smoul-dering and flaming ignition sources.

vii. BS 7177, Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases.

viii. BS EN ISO 12952-1, Textiles. Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items. Ignition source. Smouldering cigarette.

ix. BS EN ISO 12952-2, Textiles. Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items. Ignition source. Match-flame equivalent.

x. BS EN 579-1, Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and uphol-stered bed bases. Ignition source: smouldering cigarette.

xi. BS EN 579-2, Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and uphol-stered bed bases. Ignition source: match flame equivalent.

xii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests.

xiii. ASTM E1590, Standard test method for fire testing mattresses.

7.1.18. Elevators

i. ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. ii. BS 5655-6, Lifts and service lifts. Code of practice for the selection, installation

and location of new lifts. iii. PD ISO/TR 25743:2010 - Lifts (elevators). Study of the use of lifts for evacuation

during emergency.

7.1.19. Exit Signs

BS 5499-4, Safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing.


Chapter 4

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS


4. Fire Extinguisher Material Test Standards and Approval.


4.1.1. All the Extinguishers, Extinguishing agents, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Hose, Pipes, nozzles and fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Ap-proval Department.

4.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is the intent of Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test la-boratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”

4.1.3. Portable Extinguisher (General)

i. ANSI/UL 711, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers ii. ANSI/NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers iii. CAN/ULC-S508-M90, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers

and Class D Extinguishing Media iv. EN 3-7 +A1, EN 3-8, EN 3-9, Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, perfor-

mance requirements and test methods.

4.1.4. Mobile (Wheeled/Trolley) Type Extinguisher

i. EN 1866-1, 2, 3. Mobile fire extinguishers Characteristics performance and test methods.

4.1.5. CO2 Extinguisher

i. ANSI/UL 154, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers; ii. CAN/ULC-S503-M90, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Hand and Wheeled Fire Extin-

guishers. iii. EN 1866-1, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Wheeled Fire Extinguishers. iv. EN ISO 5923, Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting. Fire extinguishing

media. Carbon

6.1.6. Dry Chemical/Dry Powder Extinguisher

i. UL 299, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers; ii. CAN/ULC-S504-M86, Standard for Dry Chemical and Dry Powder Hand and

Wheeled Fire Extinguishers. iii. EN 615, Fire protection, fire extinguishing media specifications for powder

(other than class D powders)


4.1.7. Water Type Extinguisher

i. ANSI/UL 626, Standard for Water based Fire Extinguishers; ii. CAN/ULC-S507-92, Standard for 9 Liter Stored Pressure Water Type Fire Extin-

guishers.

4.1.8. Foam Type Extinguisher

i. ANSI/UL 8, Standard for Foam Fire Extinguishers.

4.1.9. Halocarbon Type Extinguisher

i. ANSI/UL 2129, Standard for Halocarbon Agent Fire Extinguishers

4.1.10. Fire Blankets

i. EN 1869, Standard for Fire Blanket ii. BS 7944, Type 1 heavy duty fire blankets and type 2 heavy duty heat protective

blankets.


Chapter 5

EXIT SIGNS


5. Exit Sign Material Test Standards and Approval.


5.1.1. All the Signage Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Ma-terial Approval Department.


5.1.3. Exit Signs

i. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment. ii. BS ISO 3864, Standard for Fire Safety Signs iii. BS 5499-1, Standard for Exit Signs

5.1.4. Tactile Signs

i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

5.1.5. Photoluminescent Signs

i. UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems.


Chapter 6

EMERGENCY LIGHTING


8. Emergency Lighting Material Test Standards and Approval.


8.1.1. All the Luminaires, Batteries, Fixtures, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.


8.1.3. Self Contained Emergency Lighting Units

i. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment. ii. EN 60598-2-22, Emergency lighting luminaire

8.1.4. Monitored Type Emergency Lighting System

i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment ii. EN 62034, Automatic Test Systems for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

8.1.5. Central Battery Emergency Lighting Systems

i. EN 50171, Standard for Central Battery Systems ii. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

8.1.6. Emergency Lighting Luminaire

i. EN 60598-1, Emergency Lights, general requirements and tests ii. EN 60598-2-22, Emergency lighting luminaire

8.1.7. Exit Signs

i. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment. ii. BS ISO 3864-1, Standard for Fire Safety Signs iii. BS 5499-1, Standard for Exit Signs

8.1.8. Tactile Signs i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment


8.1.9. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes i. EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for

use in emergency circuits ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power,

Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables iii. BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric ca-

bles. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray .

iv. BS 7629-1, Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multicore and multipair cables.

v. BS 6387, Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.

vi. IEC 60331-1, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. vii. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. viii. IEC 60332-2-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. ix. IEC 60332-3-10, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire condi-

tions. x. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. xi. UL 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective

Systems. xii. UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test

for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables. xiii. UL 1666, UL 1666 Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-

Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.


Chapter 7

EMERGENCY VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEMS


6. Emergency Voice Evacuation System and Two-way Telephone System Material Test Standards and Approval.


6.1.1. All the Speakers, Voice Equipment, Control Systems, Materials, Assemblies, wiring, fittings, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Ap-proved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.


6.1.3. Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems

i. ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems. ii. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems. iii. FM 3010, Fire Alarm Signaling Systems iv. FM 3011, Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment Su-

pervision. v. EN 54-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment vi. ISO 7240-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment

6.1.4. Speakers

i. ANSI/UL 1480, Standard for Speaker ii. ULC-S541-07, Standard for Speaker iii. FM 3150, Audible Notification Appliances for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling iv. EN 54-24, Loud Speakers v. ISO 7240-24 Loudspeakers

6.1.5. Amplifiers

i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems ii. UL 1711, Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems iii. EN 54-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment

6.1.6. 2-Way Telephone System

i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems ii. EN 54-21, Alarm Transmission and fault warning routing equipment


6.1.7. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes

i. EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits

ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, In-strumentation, Control, and Data Cables

iii. BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric ca-bles. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray .


v. BS 6387, Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain cir-cuit integrity under fire conditions.

vi. IEC 60331-1, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. vii. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. viii. IEC 60332-2-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. ix. IEC 60332-3-10, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. x. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. xi. UL 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective





Chapter 8

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM




7.1.1. All the Devices, Controls, Wiring, Modules, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, equip-ment, Products, Components and Accessories, referred to in this chapter with re-spect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.


Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test la-boratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE”

7.1.3. Smoke Detectors

i. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm signaling.

ii. UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems. iii. EN 54-7, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Smoke detectors. Point detec-

tors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization. iv. EN 14604, Smoke alarm devices (Domestic) v. ISO7240-7, Fire detection and alarm systems -- Part 7: Point-type smoke detec-

tors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization. vi. EN 54-12, Smoke detectors - Line detectors using a transmitted optical beam vii. ISO 7240-12, Smoke detectors - Line detectors using a transmitted optical

beam

7.1.4. Heat Detectors

i. UL 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. ii. FM 3210, Heat Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling. iii. EN 54-5, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Heat detectors. Point detectors iv. ISO 7240-5, Fire detection and alarm systems. Point-type heat detectors

7.1.5. Air Sampling Type Detectors

i. EN 54-20, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Aspirating smoke detectors ii. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm

signaling

7.1.6. Flame Detectors

i. FM 3260, Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Sig-naling.

ii. EN 54-10, Flame detectors - Point detectors iii. ISO 7240-10 - Flame detectors - Point detectors iv. BS ISO 19292, Ships and marine technology. Lifesaving and fire protection.

Point-type resettable flame detectors for ships


7.1.7. Multi-Sensor Fire Detectors

i. ISO 7240-15, Point type fire detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization sensors in combination with a heat sensor

ii. EN 54-29, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of smoke and heat sensors

iii. EN 54-30, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of carbon monoxide and heat sensors

iv. EN 54-31, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of smoke, carbon monoxide and optionally heat sensors

7.1.8. Line Type Detectors

i. BS EN 54-22:2015 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Resettable line-type heat detectors.

7.1.9. Carbon Monoxide Detectors

i. LPS 1265, Requirements and Testing Procedures for the LPCB Approval and Listing of Carbon Monoxide Fire Detectors Using Electrochemical Cells

ii. ISO 7240-6, Carbon monoxide fire detectors using electro-chemical cells iii. LPS 1274, Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of carbon mon-

oxide / heat multisensor detectors using electrochemical cells iv. LPS 1279, Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of point multi-

sensor fire detectors using optical or ionization smoke sensors and electro-chemical cell CO sensors and optically heat sensors

v. EN 54-26 - Carbon monoxide detectors - Point detectors

7.1.10. Combustible Gases Detection

i. BS EN 50194 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements

7.1.11. Manual Call Points

i. UL 38, Standard for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems.

ii. EN 54-11, Manual call points iii. ISO 7240-11, Manual call points iv. FM-3010, Approval Standard for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems


7.1.12. Duct Detectors

i. UL 268A, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application ii. LPS 1280 Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of duct

smoke detectors using point smoke detectors. iii. EN 54-27, Fire detection and alarm systems. Duct smoke detectors iv. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm

signaling.

7.1.13. Video Image Smoke Detector

i. UL 268 B, Outline of Investigation for Video Image Smoke Detectors. ii. FM 3232, Video Image Fire Smoke Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signal-

ing.

7.1.14. Audible Notification Devices

i. UL 464, Audible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling devices, includ-ing accessories.

ii. UL 1480, Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, including Accessories. iii. FM 3150, Audible Notification Appliances for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling. iv. EN 54-3, Sounders

7.1.15. Visible Notification Devices

i. UL 1638, Visible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, includ-ing accessories.

ii. EN 54-23, Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices iii. UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

7.1.16. FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) Control Units

i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems. ii. FM 3010, Fire Alarm Signaling Systems iii. FM 3011, Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment Su-

pervision. iv. EN 54-2, Control and indicating equipment v. ISO 7240-2, Control and indicating equipment

7.1.17. Door Closers-Holders

i. UL 228, Standard for Door Closers-Holders, with or without integral smoked detectors.

ii. FM 4121, Fire and Smoke Door Holder and/or Release Devices.


7.1.18. Wireless, Radio linked Fire Detection and Alarm System

i. EN 54-25, Components using radio links ii. LPS 1257, Requirements and Testing Procedures for Radio Linked Fire Detec-

tion and Fire Alarm Equipment. iii. UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units .

7.1.19. Line Isolators

i. EN 54-17, Short circuit isolators ii. EN 54-18, Input/output devices

7.1.20. Input/Output Devices

i. EN 54-18, Input/output devices

7.1.21. Compatibility Testing of Components

i. EN 54-13, Compatibility assessment of system components ii. LPS 1054, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and

listing of component compatibility for fire detection and alarm systems

7.1.22. Power Supply Equipment

i. EN 54-4, Power supply equipment ii. ISO 7240-4, Power supply equipment



ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables









Chapter 9

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS




6.1.1. All the Valves, Pumps, Piping, Hose, Nozzles, Devices, Sprinklers, Motors, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chap-ter with respect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.


Civil Defence to invite the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test labora-tories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE”

6.1.3. Fire Pump., Tested successfully at 150% of the rated flow.

i. UL 448, Standard for Centrifugal Stationary Pumps for Fire-Protection Service. ii. UL 448B, Standard for residential Fire Pumps intended for one and two family

dwellings and manufactured homes. iii. UL 448C, Standard for Stationary, Rotary type, positive displacement pumps

for Fire Protection Service. iv. FM 1319, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Horizontal, End Suc-

tion Type) v. FM 1370, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Vertical Shaft, Turbine

Type, Barrel). vi. FM 1313, Approval Standard for Positive Displacement Fire Pumps (Rotary

Gear Type) vii. FM 1312, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Vertical Shaft, Turbine

Type). viii. UL 162A, Fixed water motor coupled pumps for foam concentrate proportion-

ing. ix. LPS 1131, Requirements and testing methods for pumps for automatic sprin-

kler installation pump sets. x. EN 12259-12, Fixed fire fighting systems — Components for sprinkler and wa-

ter spray systems — Part 12: Pumps xi. LPS 1240, Requirements for LPCB approved fire sprinkler pump sets used in

automatic sprinkler installations

6.1.4. Fire Pump Motor

i. UL 1004-5, Standard for Fire Pump Motor. 6.1.5. Diesel Engine

i. UL 1247, Standard for Diesel Engines for Driving Stationary Fire Pumps. ii. FM 1333, Diesel Engine Fire Pump Drivers

iii. LPS 1239, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of diesel engines for sprinkler pump sets


6.1.6. Fire Pump Controller.

i. UL 218, Standard for Fire Pump Controller. ii. FM 1321/1323, Standard for Fire Pump Controller for Electric Motor and Diesel

Engine Driven Fire Pumps. iii. LPS 1236, Requirements for control panels for diesel engine driven pumps

used in automatic sprinkler installations. iv. LPS 1237, Requirements for control panels for electric motor driven pumps

used in automatic sprinkler installations 6.1.7. Sprinkler

i. UL 199, Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service. ii. UL 199J, Standard for Automatic Window Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service. iii. UL 1626, Standard for Residential Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service. iv. UL 1767, Standard for (ESFR) Early-Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers. v. UL 1767B, Standard for Specific application (ESFR) Pendent Sprinklers. vi. FM 2000, Automatic Control Mode Sprinklers for fire protection. vii. FM 2030, Residential Automatic Sprinklers for fire protection. viii. FM 2008, Suppression Mode ESFR Automatic Sprinklers ix. FM 1632, Telescoping Sprinkler Assemblies for Use in Fire Protection Systems

for Anechoic Chambers x. EN 12259-1, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Sprinklers xi. prEN 12259-14, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Sprinklers- Part 14. Sprinklers for residential applications xii. LPS 1038, Requirements & Testing Methods for EPEC Sprinklers

xiii. LPS 1039, Requirements & Testing Methods for Automatic Sprinklers (inc TS1

Automatic Sprinklers commercial and domestic & residential, TS 4 Multiple Jet

Controls, TS 8 Electrically Operated Sprinkler Heads, TS 9 Dual Sensing Sprin-

kler Heads)

xiv. LPS 1258, Requirements & Testing Methods for tight operating tolerance glass

sprinkler bulbs

xv. LPS 1267, Requirements & Testing Methods for ESFR Sprinkler Heads

xvi. LPS 2072, Requirements & Testing Methods for K160 ELO Sprinkler Heads xvii. BS 9252, Components for residential sprinkler systems. Specification and test

methods for residential sprinklers. xvii. UL 2167 Water Mist Nozzles for Fire-Protection Service nozzles for Fire-

Protection Service xix. UL 2351, Water Spray Nozzles


6.1.8. Fire Hose

i. FM 2111,2131, Fire Hose Assemblies and Hose couplings. ii. FM 2141, Fire Hose racks and reels. iii. UL 19, Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies. iv. UL 219, Lined Fire Hose for Interior Standpipes. v. EN 671-1, Fixed firefighting systems. Hose systems. Hose reels with semi-rigid

hose vi. EN 671-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Hose systems. Hose systems with lay-flat

hose vii. EN 14540, Fire-fighting hoses. Non-percolating layflat hoses for fixed systems viii. BS EN 694, Fire-fighting hoses. Semi-rigid hoses for fixed systems ix. BS 336, Fire-fighting hose couplings

6.1.9. Fire Fighting Nozzles

i. FM 5511 - Firefighting Nozzles for Use with Hose, Monitor Assemblies and oth-er Firefighting Equipment.

ii. UL 401, Portable Spray Hose Nozzles for Fire-Protection Service

6.1.10. Fire Fighting Monitors

i. FM 1421 - Monitor Assembly 6.1.11. Fire Hose Cabinets

i. FM 2151, Fire Hose houses and outdoor hose cabinets. ii. UL 47, Semiautomatic Fire Hose Storage Devices

6.1.12. Water Mist Systems

i. FM 5560, Water Mist Systems. ii. LPS 1283, Requirements and test methods for the approval of watermist sys-

tems for use in commercial low hazard occupancies


6.1.13. Underground Pipes and Fittings

i. FM 1613, Approval Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for under-ground fire protection service, in accordance with NFPA 24 and AWWA C906, minimum DR-9 with temperature and pressure rating not less than the system working pressure.

ii. FM 1614, Approval Standard for Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) Pipes and Fittings for underground fire protection service.

iii. FM 1620, Approval Standard for Pipe joints and anchor fittings for under-ground fire protection service.

iv. UL 1285 Pipe and Couplings, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) for Underground Fire Service

v. UL 1713 Pressure Pipe and Couplings, Glass Fiber-Reinforced, for Underground Fire Service

vi. UL 194 Gasketed Joints for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service

6.1.14. Aboveground Pipes and Fittings

i. FM 1920, Approval Standard for Pipe coupling and fittings for aboveground fire protection service.

ii. ANSI/UL 852, Metallic Sprinkler Pipe for Fire Protection Service iii. ANSI/UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection

Service iv. FM 1637, Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings v. FM 1630, Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems vi. UL 852, Metallic Sprinkler Pipe for Fire Protection Service vii. UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service viii. ASTM A53, Galvanized Steel ERW Pipe, sch 40. ix. ASTM A53, Galvanized Steel Seamless Pipe, sch 40.


6.1.15. Valves

i. FM 1041, Approval Standard for Alarm Check Valve

ii. FM 1021, Dry Pipe Valves iii. FM 1020, Automatic Water Control Valves iv. FM 1120, 1130, Fire Service Water Control Valves (OS & Y and NRS Type Gate

Valves) v. FM 1210, Swing Check Valves vi. FM 1362, Pressure Reducing Valves vii. FM 1031, Quick Opening Devices (Accelerators and Exhausters) for Dry Pipe

Valves viii. FM 1042, Waterflow Alarm Indicators (Vane Type) ix. FM 1045, Waterflow Detector Check Valves x. FM 1140, Quick Opening Valves 1⁄4 Inch Through 2 Inch Nominal Size xi. FM 1111, Approval Standard for Post Indicator Valve assembly xii. FM 1112, Indicating Valves (Butterfly or Ball Type) xiii. ANSI/UL 193, Alarm Valves for Fire Protection Service xiv. ANSI/UL 260, Dry Pipe and Deluge Valves for Fire Protection Service xv. UL 1478, Fire Pump Relief Valves xvi. UL 1726, Automatic Drain Valves for Standpipe Systems xvii. UL 2573, Air release valve xviii. UL 258, Shutoff Valves for Trim and Drain Purposes xix. UL 668, Hose Valves for Fire Protection Service xx. UL 1486, quick Opening Devices for Dry Pipe Valves for Fire Protection Service xxi. UL 1468, Pressure Reducing Valve xxii. UL 1726, Automatic Drain Valves for Standpipe Systems xxiii. UL 258, Shutoff Valves for Trim and Drain Purposes xxiv. UL 262, Gate Valves for Fire Protection Service xxv. ANSI/UL 312, Check Valves for Fire Protection Service xxvi. UL 1091, Butterfly Valves for Fire Protection Service xxvii. ANSI/UL 1468, Direct Acting Pressure Reducing, Restricting Valves xxviii. ANSI/UL 1739, Pilot-Operated Pressure-Control Valves xxix. EN 12259-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Wet alarm assemblies. xxx. EN 12259-3, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Dry alarm valve assemblies. xxxi. BS 5041-1, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for landing valves

for wet risers. xxxii. BS 5041-2, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for landing valves

for dry risers. xxxiii. BS 5041-4, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for boxes for land-

ing valves for dry risers. xxxiv. BS 12094-13, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for gas extinguishing

systems. Requirements and test methods for check valves and non-return valves.

xxxv. BS 5041-3, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for inlet breeching s for dry riser inlets.

xxxvi. BS 5041-5, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for boxes for foam inlets and dry riser inlets.

xxxvii. BS 5154, Gate Valve.


6.1.15. Valves

xxxvii. BS EN 593, Industrial vales. Metallic butterfly valves xxxviii. LPS 1040, Requirements and Testing Methods for Wet Alarm Valve Sets xxxix. LPS 1041, Requirements and Testing Procedures for the LPCB Approval and

Listing of Dry Pipe Valve Sets xxxx. LPS 1185, Requirements for Testing Gear Operated Butterfly Valves

xxxxi. LPS 1186, Requirements and Testing Methods for Check Valves

xxxxii. EN 12259-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Wet alarm valve assemblies

xxxxiii. EN 1074-1, Valves for fire water

xxxxiv. EN 1074-2, Valves for fire water

xxxxv. EN 12259-3, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water

spray systems. Dry alarm valve assemblies

xxxxvi. LPS TS3, Requirements and Testing for Deluge Valves and Actuators xxxxvii. LPS 2071,Requirements for LPCB Approved Pre-Action Systems for use in

sprinkler systems xxxxviii. prEN 12259-9. Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and

water spray systems. Part 9. Deluge alarm valves xxxxix. UL 789. Indicator Posts for Fire-Protection Service

6.1.16. Hangers

i. ANSI/UL 203, Pipe Hanger Equipment for Fire Protection Service ii. FM 1951, 1952, 1953, Pipe Hanger Components for Automatic Sprinkler Sys-

tems iii. FM 1950, Seismic Sway Brace Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems iv. LPS 1194, Requirements & Test Methods for Pipe Hangers

6.1.17. Fittings i. Fittings ANSI/UL 213, Rubber Gasketed Fittings for Fire Protection Service ii. FM 1920, Pipe Couplings and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems iii. UL 1474, Adjustable Drop Nipples for Sprinkler Systems iv. FM 1631, Adjustable and Fixed Sprinkler Fittings 1⁄2 Inch through 1 Inch Nomi-

nal Size v. ANSI/UL 2443, Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings for Fire Protection Service vi. LPS 1219, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and

listing of pipe couplings vii. LPS 1261, Requirements for Testing Flexible Hoses for Sprinkler Systems

6.1.18. Water Motor Gong

i. FM 1055, Approval Standard for Water Motor Gong. ii. BS EN 12259-4, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and wa-

ter spray systems. Water motor alarms. iii. UL 346, Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems


6.1.19. Wet Chemical Systems

i. UL 300, Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment.

ii. LPS 1223, Requirements & Testing Procedures for Approval of fixed Fire Ext Systems for Catering Equipment

6.1.20. Dry Chemical Systems

i. UL 1254, Standard for pre-engineered Dry Chemical Fire extinguishing System. ii. FM 5320 - Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

6.1.21. Inert Gas Clean Agent Systems

i. UL 2127, Standard for Inert Gas Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units. ii. FM 5600 - Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems

6.1.22. Chemical Gas Clean Agent Systems

i. UL 2166, Standard for Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units.

ii. FM 5600 - Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems

6.1.23. CO2 Systems (Industrial Use Only)

i. FM 5420 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems 6.1.24. Foam System

i. UL 162, Standard for Safety Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates. ii. UL 139, Standard for Medium and High Expansion foam Equipment and

Liquid Concentrates. FM-5133, Standard for Safety Foam Equipment iii. FM 5130 - Foam Extinguishing Systems

6.1.25. Deluge/Pre-action System

i. FM 1011/1012/1013, Deluge and Pre-action Sprinkler Systems. ii. UL 260/262/260 - Pre-action Systems

6.1.26. Yard Hydrant System, Wet Barrel, above ground i. UL 246, Standard for Hydrants for Fire Protection. ii. FM 1510/1511 - Fire Hydrants (Dry/Wet Barrel Type) for Private Fire Service.

ii. EN 1074-6, Fitness for verification test, Hydrants


6.1.27. Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment Protection Systems

i. FM 5970 - Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment Protection Systems.

6.1.28. Fire Water Tanks and Ancillaries

i. LPS 1276, Requirements for the LPCB Certification and Listing of above ground

Suction Tanks for Sprinkler Systems.


i. EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for

use in emergency circuits

ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power,

Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables

iii. BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric ca-

bles. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN

50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray .

iv. BS 7629-1, Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened

cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by

fire. Multicore and multipair cables.

v. BS 6387, Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain cir-

cuit integrity under fire conditions.

vi. IEC 60331-1, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.

vii. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.

viii. IEC 60332-2-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.

ix. IEC 60332-3-10, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.

x. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.

xi. UL 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective

Systems.

xii. UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test

for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables.

xiii. UL 1666, UL 1666 Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-


6.1.30. Breeching inlet i. UL 405, Fire Department connections.

6.1.31. Fire Pump Assembly i. UL 448 D, Outline of Investigation for Fire Pump, Driver and Controller Assem-

bly Rating Compatibility


Chapter 10

SMOKE CONTROL AND SMOKE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


6. Smoke Control System Material Test Standards and Approval.


6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Control Systems, Ducts, Fans, Insulation, Pipes and fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.

6.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is the intent of Civil Defence to invite the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test laborato-ries to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”

6.1.3. Smoke Damper (With 1.5 mm galvanized steel frame)

i. ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers. ii. EN 12101-8: Smoke and heat control systems—Smoke control dampers. iii. ISO 21927-8: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for smoke control

dampers. iv. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-

ers.

6.1.4. Fire Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated with 1.2 mm galvanized steel

frame)

i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers. ii. EN 1366-2 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Fire dampers. iii. EN 13501-3: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -


6.1.5. Combination (Fire/Smoke) Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated with 1.5 mm

galvanized steel frame)

i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, and ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers.

ii. EN 1366-2 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Fire dampers. iii. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-

ers. iv. EN 13501-3: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and ele-ments used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers.


6.1.6. Smoke Control Panel (SCP) and Power Supply (With 3 hour battery backup, enclo-

sure rating of UL 864, IP 65 or above)

i. ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, category UUKL, for their intended purpose.

ii. ISO 21927-9:Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for control equip-ment.

iii. ISO 21927-10: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for power output devices.

iv. EN 12101-10: Smoke and heat control systems. Power supplies.

6.1.7. Smoke Curtains or Draft Curtains (Rated at 6000 C for 2 hours)

i. ISO 21927-1: Smoke and heat control systems, Specification for smoke barriers. ii. EN 12101-1: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for smoke barriers.

6.1.8. Fire Curtains (Rated at 11000 C for 2 hours)

i. UL 10D. Standard for Fire Curtains. ii. BS 476; part 22, Fire Resistance Test to Building Material iii. BS 8524-1:Active fire curtain barrier assemblies Part 1 - Specification iii. BS EN 1634-1, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter as-

semblies

6.1.9. Natural Smoke and Heat Vents (Rated at 3000 for 30 minutes)

i. ISO 21927-2: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators.

ii. FM 4430, Heat and Smoke Vents. iii. UL 793, Standard for Automatically Operated Roof Vents for Smoke and Heat iv. EN 12101-2: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for natural smoke

and heat exhaust ventilators.

6.1.10. Mechanical Extract Fans and Jet Fans (Rated at 4000 for 2 hours)

i. EN-12101-3: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators.

ii. UL 705, Standard for Power Ventilators. iii. EN 13501-4: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems.

6.1.11. Powered Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (Rated at 4000 for 2 hours)

i. EN 12101-3: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators.

ii EN ISO 13350: Industrial fans. Performance testing of jet fans. iii. EN 13501-4: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems

iv. UL 705, Standard for power ventilators


6.1.12. Ducts for Smoke control systems (Type A, Rated for both fire outside and Type B,

fire outside and inside, 1 hour and 2 hour fire rated, tested and approved for fire

rating, stability, integrity and non combustible insulation.)

i. BS 476, Part 24, Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts.

ii. ISO 21927-7: Smoke and heat control systems—Smoke control Ducts. iii. Class 0 or Class 1 in accordance with ANSI/UL 181. iv. ASTM E2816-12: HVAC ducts fire resistance v. EN 1366-1: Fire resistance test for service installations. PART 1: DUCTS. vi. EN 1366-8: Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 8: Smoke extrac-

tion ducts vii. UNE-EN 1366-9: Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 9: Single

compartment smoke extraction ducts viii. EN 13501-4: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -

Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems.

ix. EN 12101-7: Smoke and Heat control Systems. Smoke duct sections.

6.1.13. Duct and Pipe Insulation as assembly including Pipe and Duct insulation, cover-

ings, linings fasteners, adhesives.

i. NFPA 274– Standard test method to evaluate fire performance characteristics of pipe insulation (Pass with full acceptance criteria of NFPA 274)

ii. FM 4924– Pipe and Duct Insulation

6.1.14. Air cleaners

i. ANSI/UL 867 Standard for Electrostatic Air Cleaners.

6.1.15. Air Filters

i. Class 1 or Class 2 in accordance with ANSI/UL 900. ii. ANSI/UL 867

6.1.16. Grease Filters

i. UL 1046, Standard for Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts.


6.1.1.7. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes fire rating


ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables









Chapter 11

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE OF PRACTICE


6. LPG Systems Material Test Standards and Approval.


6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Cylinders, Tanks, Pipes and fittings, equip-ment, Controls, Devices, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Depart-ment.


6.1.3. LPG Cylinders *Working pressure should not be less than 250 psi (17.57 Kg/Sq. cm)

and design storage temperature shall be –420C to 550C.+ i. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, “Rules for the Construction

of Unfired Pressure Vessels,” or the API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Ves-sels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases.

ii. EN 12245, Transportable gas cylinders. Fully wrapped composite cylinders. iii. EN 14427, LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable fully

wrapped composite cylinders for LPG. Design and construction. iv. EN 1442 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded

steel cylinders for LPG. Design and construction. v. EN 12807 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable brazed

steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction. vi. EN 13110 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded

aluminum cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construc-tion.

vii. EN 14140 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for LPG. Alternative design and construction.

viii. ISO 4706 - Gas cylinders. Refillable welded steel cylinders. Test pressure 60 bar and below.

ix. ISO 22991 - Gas cylinders. Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction.

x. ISO 20703 - Gas cylinders. Refillable welded aluminum-alloy cylinders. Design, construction and testing.

xi. EN 14893 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) welded steel pressure drums with a capacity between 150 liters and 1 000 liters.

xii. ISO 10460 Gas cylinders -- Welded carbon-steel gas cylinders Periodic inspec-tion and testing.

xiii. ISO 11119-2 Gas cylinders of composite construction. Specification and test methods. Part 2. Fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes with load-sharing metal liners.

xiv. UL 2003 Outline for LP-Gas Cylinder Assemblies. xv. ANSI/UL 147A, Standard For Safety For Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Fuel

Gas Cylinder Assemblies. xvi. ANSI/UL 147B Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Metal Container for Butane. xvii. UAE S/GSO ISO 22991, Gas Cylinders. Transportable refillable welded steel cyl-

inders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction.


xv. ISO 11119-3, Gas cylinders of composite construction. Specification and test methods. Part 3. Fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes with non-metallic and non-load-sharing metal liners.

xvi. UL 147B, Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposal) Type Metal Container As-semblies for Butane.

6.1.4. LPG Cylinder Periodic Inspection

i. EN 1440, LPG equipment and accessories. Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders.

ii. EN 14912, LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and maintenance of LPG cylinder valves at time of periodic inspection of cylinders.

6.1.5. LPG Cylinder Checking before and after filling

i. EN 1439, LPG equipment and accessories. Procedure for checking LPG cylin-

ders before, during and after filling.

6.1.6. LPG Container Sealing Caps and Plugs

i. EN 16119, Sealing caps and plugs for LPG cylinder and pressure vessel valves. Specification and testing.

6.1.7. LPG Tanks *Working pressure should not be less than 250 psi (17.57 Kg/Sq. cm) and design storage temperature shall be –420C to 550C.+ i. Regulations of the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT), the “Rules for the

Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels”, Section VIII, Division 1 ii. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. iii. API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases. iv. PD 5500 -Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels v. EN 14075, Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the stor-

age of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m3 and for installation underground. Design and manufacture

vi. EN 12542, LPG equipment and accessories. Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hav-ing a volume not greater than 13 m3. Design and manufacture

vii. EN 14570, LPG equipment and accessories. Equipping of overground and un-derground LPG vessels.

viii. UL 644, Container assemblies for LP Gas. ix. EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories. Welded steel pressure vessels for

LPG road tankers. Design and manufacture. x. EN 13445 Unfired Pressure vessel codes

6.1.8. Requalification of (Inspection) LPG Tanks i. EN 12817, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and requalification of

LPG tanks up to and including 13 m3 ii. EN 12819, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and requalification of

LPG tanks greater than 13 m3


6.1.9. Road Tankers i. EN 14334, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and testing of LPG road

tankers. ii. EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories. Welded steel pressure vessels for

LPG road tankers. Design and manufacture. iii. EN 12805, Automotive LPG components. Containers. iv. ISO 20826, Automotive LPG components. Containers. v. EN 13776 LPG equipment and accessories. Filling and discharge procedures for

LPG road tankers.

6.1.10. Pressure Relief Device

i. UL 132, Standard on Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas. ii. EN 16631, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-

sure vessels. Reconditioning requirements. iii. EN 13953, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for trans-

portable refillable cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). iv. EN 14071, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-

sure vessels. Ancillary equipment. v. EN 14129, LPG Equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-

sure vessels. vi. EN 13175 - LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-

fied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pressure vessel valves and fittings.

6.1.11. Pressure Regulators

i. UL 144, Standard for LP-Gas Regulators. ii. BS 3016, Specification for pressure regulators for liquefied petroleum gases. iii. EN 12864, Low-pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum outlet

pressure of less than or equal to 200 mbar, with a capacity of less than or equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures.

iv. EN 16129, Pressure regulators, automatic change-over devices, having a maxi-mum regulated pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg/h, asso-ciated safety devices and adaptors for butane, propane, and their mixtures.

v. EN 13786, Automatic change-over valves having a maximum outlet pressure of up to and including 4 bar with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures

vi. EN 88-1, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances. Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including 50 kPa.

vii. EN 88-2, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances. Pressure regulators for inlet pressures above 500 mbar up to and including 5 bar.

viii. FM 3510, Flow and Pressure Safety Switches.


6.1.12. Pipes i. Wrought iron — ASME B 36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe. ii. Steel pipe — ASTM A 53, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-

Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless. iii. Steel pipe — ASTM A 106, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel

Pipe for High-Temperature Service. iv. Brass pipe — ASTM B 43, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe,

Standard Sizes. v. Copper pipe — ASTM B 42, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe,

Standard Sizes. vi. Polyamide and polyethylene pipe — ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification for

Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings, and shall be recom-mended by the manufacturer for use with LP-Gas.

vii. ASTM 1387, Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads.

viii. EN 16125. LPG equipment and accessories. Pipework systems and supports. LPG liquid phase and vapour pressure phase.

ix. EN ISO 16440. Petroleum and natural gas industries. Pipeline transportation systems. Design, construction and maintenance of steel cased pipelines.

x. EN 682 - Elastomeric seals. Materials requirements for seals used in pipes and fittings carrying gas and hydrocarbon fluids.

xi. ISO 17484-1 - Plastics piping systems. Multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and including 5 bar (500 kPa). Specifications for systems.

xii. ISO 18225 - Plastics piping systems. Multilayer piping systems for outdoor gas installations. Specifications for systems.

6.1.13. Tubing

i. Steel tubing — ASTM A 539, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-

Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas Fuel Oil Lines. ii. Brass tubing — ASTM B 135, Standard Specification for Seamless Brass Tube iii. Copper tubing (a) Type K or L — ASTM B 88, Specification for Seamless Copper

Water Tube. iv. Polyamide and polyethylene tubing — ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification

for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings, and shall be recom-mended by the manufacturer for use with LP-Gas.

v. Corrugated stainless steel tubing — ANSI/AGA LC1, Interior Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing.

vi. EN 1057, Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications.

vii. EN 1254-1, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes.

viii. EN 1254-2, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with compres-sion ends for use with copper tubes.


ix. BS 8537, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Specification for press ends of plumbing fittings for use with metallic tubes.

x. BS 7838, Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associ-ated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50.

xi. EN 15266, Stainless steel pliable corrugated tubing kits in buildings for gas with an operating pressure up to 0,5 bar.

xii. EN 16617:2015 Pipework. Corrugated metal hose assemblies for combustible gas. Performance requirements, testing and marking.

6.1.14. PE Pipes

i. ASTM D 2683, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene (PE) Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe.

ii. ASTM D 3261, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.

iii. ASTM F 1055, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Poly-ethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing.

iv. ASTM F 1733, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide (PA) Plas-tic Fitting for Polyamide (PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.

v. ASTM D2513 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings.

vi. ISO 4437-3 - Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-ylene (PE). Fittings.

vii. ISO 14531-2 - Plastics pipes and fittings. Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Fittings for heat-fusion jointing.

viii. ISO 14531-3 Plastics pipes and fittings. Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Fittings for mechanical jointing (including PE-X/metal transitions).

ix. EN 1555-3 - Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-ylene (PE). Fittings.

x. EN 13175 - LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-fied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pressure vessel valves and fittings.


6.1.15. PE Fittings i. BS ISO 4437-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-

ylene (PE). Fittings. ii. EN 1555-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-

ylene (PE). Fittings. iii. GIS/PL2-2, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-

factured gas Part 2: Pipes for use at pressures up to 5.5 bar. iv. GIS/PL2-4, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-

factured gas Part 4: Fusion fittings with integral heating element(s). v. GIS/PL2-6, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-

factured gas Part 6: Spigot end fittings for electrofusion and/or butt fusion pur-poses.

vi. GIS/PL2-8, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-factured gas Part 8: Pipes for use at pressures up to 7 bar.

vii. ASTM D 2683, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene (PE) Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe.

viii. ASTM D 3261, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.

ix. ASTM F 1055, Standard Specification for electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing.

x. ASTM F 1733, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide (PA) Plas-tic Fitting for Polyamide (PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.

6.1.16. Flexible Hose /Pigtail

i. BS 4089 Specification for metallic hose assemblies for liquid petroleum gases and liquefied natural gases.

ii. BS 3212 type 1 flexible tubing for applications not exceeding 50 mbar working pressure.

iii. BS 669 part 1, part 2 for metallic flexible hose. iv. EN 14800 Corrugated safety metal hose assemblies for the connection of do-

mestic appliances using gaseous fuels. v. ISO 2928 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas, LPG

(liquid or gaseous phase) and natural gas up to 25 bar (2,5 MPa). Specification. vi. ISO 11759 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for dispensing liquefied petro-

leum gas (LPG). Specification. vii. ISO 8789. Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas in

motor vehicles. viii. EN 13766 - Thermoplastic multilayer (non-vulcanized) hoses and hose assem-

blies for the transfer of liquid petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas. Specifi-cation.

ix. EN 1762 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas, LPG (liquid or gaseous phase), and natural gas up to 25 bar (2,5 MPa). Specification.

x. ISO 27127 - Thermoplastic multi-layer (non-vulcanized) hoses and hose assem-blies for the transfer of liquid petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas.

xi. UL 21 LP-Gas Hose, LP-Gas Hose Assemblies. xii. UL 569 Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connectors.


6.1.17. Valves

i. FM 7400, Liquid and Gas Safety shut-off valves. ii. EN 15069 safety gas connection valves for domestic appliances. iii. EN 161 automatic shut-off valves for gas appliances. iv. EN 14800 corrugated hose for domestic appliances. v. EN 1106 manually operated taps for gas appliances. vi. EN 331, Manually operated ball valves and closed bottom taper plug valves for

gas installations for buildings. vii. EN 15069, Safety gas connection valves for metal hose assemblies used for the

connection of domestic appliances using gaseous fuel. viii. EN 13774, Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pres-

sure less than or equal to 16 bar. Performance requirements. ix. EN 13175, LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-

fied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pressure vessel valves and fittings. x. EN 161, Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances. xi. EN 1983, Industrial valves - Steel ball valves. xii. EN 13547, Industrial valves - Copper alloy ball valves. xiii. EN 13709 Industrial valves - Steel globe and globe stop and check valves xiv. EN 13789 Industrial valves - Cast iron globe valves. xv. UL 132, Standard for Pressure Relief Valves for LPG. xvi. FM 7420, Gas Safety Control Cocks. xvii. FM 7422, Electric Inter cocking fuel gas and fuel oil cocks. xviii. ISO 14245, Gas Cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves.

Self-closing. xix. ISO 15995, Gas Cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves.

Manually operated. xx. UL 125 Flow Control Valves, LP-Gas Check valves, Shut-off valves, Hose nozzle

valves, control manifolds.

6.1.18. Gas leak detector

i. EN 60079-29-1, Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Performance require-ments of detectors for flammable gases.

ii. EN 60079-29-4, Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Performance require-ments of open path detectors for flammable gases.

iii. EN 50402, Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combus-tible or toxic gases or vapour or of oxygen. Requirements on the functional safety of fixed gas detection systems.

iv. EN 125 flame supervision devices for gas appliances. v. FM 6320, Combustible Gas Detectors. vi. UL 1484, Residential Gas Detectors. vii. UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor detectors. I Iviii. IEC 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: Gen-

eral requirements. (Kitchen only). I Iix. IEC 60079-0, Explosive atmospheres - Equipment - General requirements. I Ix. IEC 60079-1, Explosive atmospheres - Equipment protection by flameproof

enclosures "d"" I Ixi. IEC 60079-11, Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by intrinsic safety

"i""


6.1.19. Gas Meters i. EN 1359, Diaphragm gas meters ii. EN 14236 Ultrasonic domestic gas meters. iii. UL 25 Meters for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and LP-Gas, LP-Gas Me-

ters

6.1.20. Gas leak Detection Control Panel

i. EN 60079-29-1, Explosive atmospheres. Electrical installations design, selection and erection.

6.1.21. Vaporizers and Mixers

i. FM 7151, LP-Gas Vaporizers, Gas-air mixers and Vaporizer Mixers. ii. UL 1349 Outline for LP-Gas Vaporizers.

6.1.22. Liquid Level gauging devices

i. UL 565 Liquid-Level Gauges.

6.1.23. Overfilling prevention devices i. ANSI/UL 2227, Standard for Overfilling Prevention Devices.

6.1.24. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes i. EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for

use in emergency circuits ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power,

Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables iii. BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric ca-

bles. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray .





for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables.

xiii. UL 1666, UL 1666 Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.


6. Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Materi-

al Test Standards and Approvals.


6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, wiring, fittings, equipment, Products and

Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by

the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.


Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test la-

boratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN

THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”

6.1.3. Storage Cabinets

i. NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials

6.1.4. Atmospheric Tanks

i. API Specification 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

ii. API Specification 12D, Field welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

iii. API Specification 12F, Shop welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

iv. API Specification 650, Welded steel tanks for oil storage

v. UL 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

vi. ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-burner fuels and other combus-tible liquids

vii. ANSI/UL 142, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Com-bustible Liquids

viii. UL 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage tanks for Petroleum products, Alcohol, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixture.

ix. ANSI/UL 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for steel Underground Storage Tanks

x. ANSI/UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and combus-tible liquids

xi. ANSI/UL 2085, Standard for protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and combustible liquids

xii. BS EN 14015, Specification for the design and manufacture of site built, verti-cal, cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks for the stor-age of liquids at ambient temperature and above.


6.1.5. Low Pressure Tanks

i. API Specification 620, Recommended Rule for the design and construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

ii. ASME, Code for Unified Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division 1.

6.1.6. Vaults

i. UL 2245, Standard for below grade vaults for flammable liquid storage tanks

6.1.7. Powered Trucks and Forklifts

i. UL 558, Standard for Safety Industrial Trucks, internal combustion Engine pow-ered.

ii. UL 583, Standard for Safety Electric– Battery powered Trucks.

6.1.8. Fuel Delivery Nozzles

i. Section 19 A of UL 842, Standard for Valves for Flammable Fluids.


Chapter 14

UTILITY OCCUPANCIES


2.2.4. Solar System (Photovoltaic Cell, PV) Material Test Standards and Approval.

2.2.4.1. Acceptable Test Standards and criteria

2.2.4.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Pipes and fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Ap-proved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Depart-ment.

2.2.4.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is

the intent of Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laborato-ry tests and the test laboratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”

2.2.4.2. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on roof of Lowrise buildings

i. Class B, with ANSI/UL 1703, Standard for Safety for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Mod-

ules and Panels. OR

ii. CLASS B, with IEC 61730-2, Requirements for PV modules tested under Fire con-ditions.

2.2.4.3. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on roof of Midrise and Highrise buildings

i. Class A, with ANSI/UL 1703, Standard for Safety for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Mod-ules and Panels. OR

ii. CLASS A, with IEC 61730-2, Requirements for PV modules tested under Fire con-ditions.

2.2.4.4. PV cells Integrated into building (BIPV) material to be installed on roof of Midrise and Highrise buildings shall comply with any of the following

i. Class A, with ANSI/UL 790, Standard for Standard Test Method for Roof Cover-

ings ii. Class A, with ASTM E 108, Standard Test Method of Roof Coverings iii. Class A, with NFPA 256, Standard Methods of fire tests of roof coverings iv. Class A, with EN 13501-5, Classification using data from external fire exposure

to roofs. v. Class A, with ISO 13501-5, Classification using data from external fire exposure

to roofs.

2.2.4.5. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on façade of any buildings i. Class B, d0, S1, with EN 13501-1, Classification using data from reaction to

fire tests

2.2.4.6. PV Systems (BAPV) OR (BIPV), as facade system to be installed on façade of any buildings

i. Shall be tested as per Chapter 1. Table 1.14.a.


2.2.4.7. Inverters

i. IEC 62109 –1, Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power sys-

tems, and IEC 62109 –2, Particular requirements for inverters OR ii. UL 1741, Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection

System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources


Chapter 16

SMART MONITORING SYSTEM


2.3. Specifications

2.3.1. The minimum specifications of the smart monitoring System shall be in accord-ance with Table 16.1.

ITEMS REQUIREMENTS

1. SIGNALS FROM BUILDING

1. ALARMS i. As a minimum, the following “Alarm” signals from a building shall be annunci-

ated to Civil Defence through Smart monitoring System. a. ‘Fire Alarm’ from Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panel (FACP) b. ‘Low Water level’ alarm from building Fire Water Tank c. ‘LP Gas or Natural Gas leakage’ alarm from building gas detection system d. ‘Fire Pump in operation’ annunciation from building fire pump controller e. ‘Diesel Fuel Low’ signal from Diesel Fire Pump controller f. ‘Pressure Low’ signal from fire water line g. ‘Passenger Alarm’ signal from Lift control panel

2. FAULTS i. As a minimum, the following “Fault” signals from a building shall be annunciat-

ed to Civil Defence through Smart monitoring System. a. ‘Fault’ from Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panel (FACP) b. ‘Fault’ from Fire Pump Controller c. ‘Fault’ from LP Gas or natural gas control panel d. ‘Fault’ from Smoke Control Panel (SCP) e. ‘Fault’ from elevator control panel f. ‘Fault’ from Emergency Lighting control panel

2. PROVISIONS REQUIRED IN THE BUILDING

1. GENERAL i. It is owner and consultant’s responsibility to provide the required features,

interfacing accessibility, protocols and necessary wiring as per smart monitor-ing system specifications from individual Emirates’ Civil Defence. However, following minimum features shall be available in the building for smart moni-toring system interfacing.

ii. Smart monitoring system Interfacing panel shall be located in an approved location, preferably next to main FACP, security rooms, reception or Emer-gency Command Center. Interfacing panel shall not be located at the base-ment or outside the building.

iii. A minimum space of 800mm x 800mm x 500mm shall be available at 1.5 m above the finished floor level.

iv. There shall be excellent cellular signal coverage at the interfacing panel loca-tion.

v. Proper terminals for electrical connectivity shall be available in the interfac-ing panel.

vi. 230V AC power supply terminals within the interface panel shall be available. vii. Interfacing panel shall have earthing.

Table 16.1: Smart Monitoring System Specifications


Figure 16.1.: Typical Smart Monitoring System Concept

ITEMS REQUIREMENTS


2. LOWRISE AND MIDRISE BUILDINGS i. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the FACP shall be available. The state of

the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Common fire alarm from FACP b. Common fire alarm system fault from FACP

ii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Fire Pump Controller shall be availa-ble. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Fire Pump in operation b. Common system fault from controller c. System Pressure Low d. Diesel fuel low e. Water tank level low

iii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Gas control panel shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal con-dition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Gas leak detection b. Common system fault from control panel

iv. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Elevator control panel shall be availa-ble. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during fault condition, for a. Common elevator fault from control panel b. Passenger Alarm from elevator control panel.



ITEMS REQUIREMENTS


3. HIGHRISE AND SUPERHIGH RISE BUILDINGS 3.a. SMART BUILDINGS WITH OPEN PROTOCOLS i. Where buildings are provided with FACP’s, Smoke control panel, Gas detection

panel, Fire pump controllers and elevator control panels with state of the art In-ternet or things (IoT) features OR building has ‘Smart’ features OR building has BMS (Building Management Systems), open protocols shall be made available to achieve the required signal annunciation and communication as per Table 16.1.1.

ii. The acceptable open protocols shall be such as following a. BACnet IP b. BACnet MSTP c. Modbus TCP d. Modbust RTU with RS485 ports e. Lonworks

3.b. BUILDINGS WITHOUT OPEN PROTOCOLS i. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the FACP shall be available. The state of the

VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Common fire alarm from FACP b. Common fire alarm system fault from FACP

ii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Fire Pump Controller shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condi-tion and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Fire Pump in operation b. Common fire pump system fault from controller c. System Pressure Low d. Diesel fuel low e. Water tank level low

iii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Gas control panel shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for a. Gas leak detection b. Common gas detection system fault from control panel

iv. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Smoke control panel shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condi-tion and open (NO) during fault condition, for a. Common system fault from control panel

v. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Elevator control panel shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condi-tion and open (NO) during fault condition, for a. Common elevator fault from control panel b. Passenger Alarm from elevator control panel

vi. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Emergency lighting control panel shall be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open (NO) during fault condition, for a. Common system fault from control panel



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