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QCDFSS 1 1 Basic Requirements 2
QCDFSS 1 1 Basic Requirements 2
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Item
Provisions
0.0
FSS
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1.1
Notes
All development and structures in Qatar must have fire safety plans
prepared to protect the public from the effects of fire. All fire safety plans
must be submitted to the Qatar Civil Defence (QCD) for approval.
What must be
approved
Submission of fire safety plans must be made online via the Ministry of
Interior (MOI) online permit application system (PS). The plans must be
uploaded onto the PS where they will be retained as a legal document for
future reference.
How to submit
For QCD approval, the plans must be prepared in accordance with the
handbook. They must show compliance with the NFPA codes and the
QCD Particular Requirements (collectively referred to hereinafter as the
codes).
Information and
format required
Proposed fire safety plans that do not meet the prescriptive requirements
of the codes may be approved as an Alternative Solution.
Alternative
Solutions
Performance
Based
Submissions
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Hose Reels
Hose reels must be QCD approved and either LPC or Kitemark (BSI)
certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
Unless specifically exempted by the codes, hose reels are required and
must be provided for all buildings.
Where required, buildings must be provided with 25mm (1) nominal
diameter hose reels 30m long such that all parts of the building can be
reached by 2 hoses each with a throw of a maximum of 6m. Where a
throw of greater than 6m is relied upon, hydraulic analysis must be
provided in justification.
Water supplies for hose reels must be sufficient for 15 minutes operation
for at least 2 hoses.
3.0
Fire Pumps
Entire fire pump assemblies including controllers must be QCD approved
and be LPC certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
Selection must be in accordance with NFPA 20.
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A minimum of one duty and one standby pump must be provided. Fire
pumps must be installed in accordance with QCDFSS 6.7
4.0
Sprinkler Valves
Sprinkler alarm check valves must be QCD approved and be LPC
certified, UL listed or VdS or FM approved.
5.0
Valves
All valves must be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or
VdS or FM approved.
6.0
Sprinklers
All sprinklers must be QCD approved and be LPC certified, UL listed or
VdS or FM approved.
Valves must be selected in accordance with the NFPA13.
7.0
8.0
Sizing
Service Pressure
Corrosion
Minimum test pressure must be 250 psig or 50 psi above the service
pressure at 60C.
Testing
Flushing
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Fittings
Fittings must be from material compatible with the pipe chosen.
Jointing methods must be threaded, grooved, flanged or other suitable
method able to withstand the test pressures.
Grooved joints must be LPC certified, UL Listed or FM approved.
Welded joints must be qualified.
10.0
11.0
12.0
Fire Alarm
12.1
12.2
Mimic Panels must be provided in accordance with QCD FSS 6.3 Fire
Alarm Systems.
13.0
14.0
Smoke Control
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14.1
14.2
Smoke Control System Fan controls must be located adjacent to the Main
Fire Alarm Panel. The smoke control fan must be provided with a rotary
selector switch and indicating light for each fan that indicates the
following.
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Manual
Yellow
Off
Red
Automatic
Green
15.0
16.0
Fire Damper
Must be UL Listed, FM approved or LPC certified Approved. The fire
resistance rating must be at least equal to that of the elements of the
structure and wall.
17.0
18.0
Fire-rated duct
18.1
Fire rated ducting must be QCD approved and be either LPC or Kitemark
(BSI) certified, UL Listed or VdS or FM approved.
18.2
The fire resistance rating must be at least equal to that of the elements of
the structure and wall through which it passes.
18.3
18.4
19.0
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Maintenance
20.1
All fire and life safety systems must be properly maintained under a
documented preventative maintenance inspection and test plan.
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