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6.8 REDUNDANCY FOR FIRE PUMPING SYSTEM
The pumping system for wet rising mains, hose reels, sprinklers and hydrants shall be provided with redundancy such
that the system performance is not affected when one of the pumps and/or the associated control system is out of
operation due to routine maintenance or break-down.
TABLE 6.3A
PROVISION OF FIRE ALARMS ACCORDING TO PURPOSE GROUP, HEIGHT & SIZE OF THE BUILDING
Purpose group Building type Total floor area per storey Type of fire alarm system
(1) (2) (3) (4)
PG I & II NR NR HFAD
Single storey building >400m2 Manual*
PG III to VIII (Without stay-in

Building of 2 to 4 storeys >200m2 Manual*
facilities)
Building of more than 4 storeys NR Automatic + manual
Single storey building NR Manual**

PG III to VIII
(With stay-in facilities)

Building of more than one storey NR Automatic + manual
Note :
NR = Not Relevant
* = Except otherwise exempted under Cl.6.3.3d.
** = Healthcare occupancy with patient accommodation ward, nursing home, convalescent home, home for the aged and hospice shall be provided with
both automatic fire alarm system and manual fire alarm system. See Cl.9.3.2b.(5)(b).
1. When there are 2 or more purpose groups in a building, the strictest requirement for any one of the purpose groups shall be applicable to the whole
building.
2. Where PG II forms part of a mixed-use building, Cl.6.3.1b.(1) shall be followed and HFAD shall be provided in the residential units.
3. Where access control using smart card locking device, magnetic bar or electromechanical locking device are installed at fire-rated door(s) of an exit
staircase and smoke-free/fire lift lobby, such devices shall be linked directly to the building fire alarm system or sprinkler system. Linking of the locking
devices through other systems to the building fire alarm system or sprinkler system is not permitted.
Diagram 6.2.5a.(3) : Dutch roll folding method
Diagram 6.2.5b.(1) : Dutch-rolled fire hose with cabinet
(surface-mounted or recessed)
Diagram 6.3.6a.(8) : Home fire alarm system
Diagram 6.3.6c. - 1: Location of HFAD installation in single storey home
Diagram 6.3.6c. - 2: Location of HFAD installation in multi-storey home
Diagram 6.6.7b.(1) – 1 : Lift landing sill to sill distance >11m but <18m
Diagram 6.6.7b.(1) – 2 : Rescue hooks located at lift landing
Diagram 6.6.7b.(2) – 1 : Rescue hooks located within lift landing ceiling space
Diagram 6.6.7b.(2) – 2 : Rescue hooks located within lift landing ceiling space
Diagram 6.6.7b.(3) : Rescue hook design
Diagram 6.6.7c.(2) : Landing emergency door
Diagram 6.6.7d.(1) : Car emergency doors for lift-to-lift rescue
Diagram 6.6.7d.(2) : Car emergency doors - Deployment of bridging plate
TABLE 6.3A : PROVISION OF FIRE ALARMS ACCORDING TO PURPOSE GROUP, HEIGHT & SIZE OF THE BUILDING
Total floor Type of fire alarm

Purpose group Building type
area per storey systems
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
PG I & II NR NR HFAD
PG III to VIII Single storey building >400m2 Manual*
(Without stay-in facilities)

Building of 2 to 4 storeys >200m2 Manual*

Building of more than 4 NR Automatic + manual

storeys
PG III to VIII Single storey building NR Manual**
(With stay-in facilities)

Building of more than one
NR Automatic + manual
storey
Note:
NR – Not Relevant
* Except otherwise exempted under Cl.6.3.3d.
** Healthcare occupancy with patient accommodation ward shall be provided with both automatic fire alarm system and manual fire alarm system. See
Cl.9.3.2b.(5)(b).
1. When there are 2 or more purpose groups in a building, the strictest requirement for any one of the purpose groups shall be applicable to the whole
building.
2. Where PG II forms part of a mixed-use building, Cl.6.3.1b.(1) shall be followed and HFAD shall be provided in the residential units.
3. Where access control using smart card locking device, magnetic bar or electromechanical locking device are installed at fire-rated door(s) of an exit
staircase and smoke-stop/fire lift lobby, such devices shall be linked directly to the building fire alarm system or sprinkler system. Linking of the locking
devices through other systems to the building fire alarm system or sprinkler system is not permitted.
TABLE 6.4A COMPARTMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE ROOMS IN BUILDINGS
Non‑sprinkler protected building Sprinkler-protected building
Usage
Compartmentation Door
(1) Compartmentation Door rating Sprinkler
rating
(3a) (3b) (3c)
(2a) (2b)
Store room(1) 1 hr 1 hr N N S
AHU room(3) N N N N S
Kitchen(2) 1 hr 1/2 hr 1 hr 1/2 hr S

Boiler room (oil fired) 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
Low voltage switch room B B B B Ex
High voltage switch room B B B B Ex
Transformer room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr Ex
Oil tank room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
Generator room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
A/C plant room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
Electric lift motor room 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr Ex
Hydraulic lift motor room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
Essential fan room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S
Electrical room 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr Ex
Battery room 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr Ex
Sprinkler/Wet riser tank room B B B B S
Fire pump room B B B B S
Fire Command Centre 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr S
MDF room N N B B Ex
N N S
N N B B Ex
PABX room
N N S
Note:
The fire resistance rating stipulated in this table shall be the minimum.
N = no specific requirement on compartmentation/door rating.
B = compartmentation and door rating of the special purpose room shall not be less than the fire resistance of the elements of structure of the building
where the room is located.
S = Sprinkler system has to be extended into such rooms.
Ex = Sprinkler system is exempted from the corresponding area provided the area is fitted with an automatic fire alarm system installed according to SS CP
10.
(1) = Requirements stated herein apply to store room which is required to be compartmentalised.
(2) = Requirements stated herein apply to kitchens in hotel, restaurant, coffee house or other similar places where the preparation of food is required.
However, special considerations will be given to the followings:
(a) kitchens where “open flame” cooking appliances are NOT used, or
(b) kitchens where all the cooking facilities are fitted with approved extinguishing systems.
(3) Where AHU rooms are vertically stacked, each AHU room shall be separated by a compartment floor at every level. In the case of AHU serving more
than one compartment, fire dampers shall be provided in air ducts at penetration through the compartment wall and floors, see Cl.7.1.8.
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6.8 REDUNDANCY FOR FIRE PUMPING SYSTEM

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Single storey building >400m2 Manual*

PG III to VIII (Without stay-in

Building of more than 4 storeys NR Automatic + manual

Single storey building NR Manual**

(With stay-in facilities)

* = Except otherwise exempted under Cl.6.3.3d.

Diagram 6.2.5a.(3) : Dutch roll folding method

Diagram 6.2.5b.(1) : Dutch-rolled fire hose with cabinet

Diagram 6.3.6a.(8) : Home fire alarm system

Diagram 6.3.6c. - 1: Location of HFAD installation in single storey home

Diagram 6.3.6c. - 2: Location of HFAD installation in multi-storey home

Diagram 6.6.7b.(1) – 2 : Rescue hooks located at lift landing

Diagram 6.6.7b.(3) : Rescue hook design

Diagram 6.6.7c.(2) : Landing emergency door

Diagram 6.6.7d.(1) : Car emergency doors for lift-to-lift rescue

Diagram 6.6.7d.(2) : Car emergency doors - Deployment of bridging plate

Total floor Type of fire alarm

PG III to VIII Single storey building >400m2 Manual*

(Without stay-in facilities)

Building of more than 4 NR Automatic + manual

PG III to VIII Single storey building NR Manual**

(With stay-in facilities)

* Except otherwise exempted under Cl.6.3.3d.

TABLE 6.4A COMPARTMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE ROOMS IN BUILDINGS

Non‑sprinkler protected building Sprinkler-protected building

Kitchen(2) 1 hr 1/2 hr 1 hr 1/2 hr S

Boiler room (oil fired) 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S

Low voltage switch room B B B B Ex

High voltage switch room B B B B Ex

Oil tank room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S

A/C plant room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S

Electric lift motor room 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr Ex

Hydraulic lift motor room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S

Essential fan room 2 hr 2 hr 1 hr 1 hr S

Sprinkler/Wet riser tank room B B B B S

Fire pump room B B B B S

Fire Command Centre 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr 2 hr S

N = no specific requirement on compartmentation/door rating.

S = Sprinkler system has to be extended into such rooms.

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