CISTERN SIZING

F=18C A

*C=0.80 for non-combustible construction

*A= 35 m x 20 m = 700 m2
F=18C A

F=18(0.80)( 700 m)(

3.28 ft 2
)
1m

F=1249.64 gal /min

Total fire demand for the building is

F=1249.64 gal /min ( 4)

F=4998.56 gal/min
*for 1 hour suppression
F=4998.56 gal /min (

60 min
)
1hr

F=299913.6 gal/hr
*Size of the Cistern
3.78 l 1m3
F=299913.6 gal/hr (
)(
)
1 gal 1000l
F=1133.97 m3 /hr
Dimensions (LXWXH) = 15 m x 18.9 m x 4 m

STAIRWELL WIDTH
Main stairs
* Assume 100 persons per floor
* Factor for dormitory use = 10 mm/person
Width=100 persons(

10 mm
)
person

Width=1000mm

* Since 912mm is less than 1000mm, set the minimum as 1000 mm

* In the plan, main stairs have 1500 mm. (OK!)
Fire escape stairs
* Assume 100 persons per floor
* Factor for ordinary use = 10 mm/person
Width=100 persons(

10 mm
)
person

Width=1000mm
* Since 912mm is less than 1000, set the minimum as 1000 mm
* In the plan, main stairs have 1500 mm. (OK!)