BSME-3B

GROUP 2
PINEDA, CAMILLE M.
DATUL, RHEAN V.
ALVARADO, MARC REDD
JORE, JOHN PHILLIP
Republic Act No. 9541
An Act Establishing a comprehensive FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Repealing Presidential Decree No. 1185 and for other purposes
• Section 1
This Act shall be known as the “Revised Fire Code of the Philippines
of 2008”

• Section 2
It is the policy if the state to ensure the public safety and promote economic
development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive
fires and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.
Towards this end, the state shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure
adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote
accountability for fire safety in the fire protection service and prevention service.
NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)

• The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a United States trade

association, albeit with some international members, that creates and
maintains private, copyrighted standards and codes for usage and
adoption by local governments. The association was formed in 1896 by a
group of insurance firms. Its purpose was to standardize the then-new
fire sprinkler systems. It reports to have 65,000 members.
 NFPA 13
STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
1999 EDITION
Scope:

• This standard provides the minimum requirements for the design

and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and exposure
protection sprinkler systems, including the character and
adequacy of water supplies and the selection of sprinklers,
fittings, piping, valves, and all materials and accessories,
including the installation of private fire service mains. This
standard encompasses “combined service mains” used to carry
water for both fire service and other uses as well as mains for fire
service use only.
Purpose:

• The purpose of this standard is to provide a reasonable degree of

protection for life and property from fire through standardization
of design, installation, and testing requirements for sprinkler
systems, including private fire service mains, based on sound
engineering principles, test data, and field experience.
Sprinkler Specifications

• Categories: General Use, Institutional,

Residential, Attics, Special Hazards, Storage
• 3 heads: upright, pendent and sidewall
• Rated to 175 psi
• Sprinklers can be spaced from 3.6 to 6.0
meters apart.
• Classification of Commodities and Commodities
• System Components and Hardware
• System Requirements
• Installation Requirements
• Hanging Bracing and Restraint of System Piping
• Design Approaches
• Plans and Calculations
• Water Supplies
• System Acceptance
• Marine System
• System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
 NFPA 20
STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
STATIONARY PUMPS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
1999 EDITION
Scope:

• This standard deals with the selection and installation of pumps

supplying water for private fire protection. Items considered
include water supplies; suction, discharge, and auxiliary
equipment; power supplies; electric drive and control; internal
combustion engine drive and control; steam turbine drive and
control; and acceptance tests and operation. This standard does
not cover system water supply capacity and pressure requirements
nor does it cover requirements for periodic inspection, testing,
and maintenance of fire pump systems. This standard does not
cover the requirements for installation wiring of fire pump units.
Purpose:

• The purpose of this standard is to provide a reasonable degree of

protection for life and property from fire through installation
requirements for stationary pumps for fire protection based upon sound
engineering principles, test data, and field experience. This standard
includes single-stage and multistage pumps of horizontal or vertical shaft
design. Requirements are established for the design and installation of
these pumps, pump drivers, and associated equipment. The standard
endeavors to continue the excellent record that has been established by
stationary pump installations and to meet the needs of changing
technology. Nothing in this standard is intended to restrict new
technologies or alternate arrangements provided the level of safety
prescribed by the standard is not lowered.
General Requirements

Pump Operation
In the event of fire pump operation, qualified personnel shall respond to the
fire pump location to determine that the fire pump is operating in a
satisfactory manner.

Unit Performance
The unit, consisting of a pump, driver, and controller, shall perform in
compliance with this standard as an entire unit when installed or when
components have been replaced.
• Water Supplies
Any source of water that is adequate in quality, quantity, and
pressure shall be permitted to provide the supply for a fire
pump. Where the water supply from a public service main is
not adequate in quality, quantity, or pressure, an alternative
water source shall be provided.
• Pumps and Drivers
• Centrifugal fire pumps shall be listed for fire protection service.
• Acceptable drivers for pumps at a single installation are electric motors,
diesel engines, steam turbines, or a combination thereof.
• Fire pump units located outdoors and fire pump installations in
buildings other than that building being protected by the fire
pump shall be located at least 50 ft (15.3 m) away from the
protected building. Outdoor installations also shall be required to
be provided with protection against possible interruption
• A stationary pump for fire protection should be selected in the
range of operation from 90percent to 150 percent of its rated
capacity. The performance of the pump when applied at capacities
over 140 percent of rated capacity can be adversely affected by
the suction conditions. Application of the pump at capacities less
than 90 percent of the rated capacity is not recommended.
• Where a centrifugal-type pressure maintenance pump has a
shutoff pressure exceeding the working pressure rating of the fire
protection equipment, or where a turbine vane (peripheral) type
of pump is used, a relief valve sized to prevent over pressuring of
the system shall be installed on the pump discharge to prevent
damage to the fire protection system. Running period timers shall
not be used where jockey pumps are utilized that have the
capability of exceeding the working pressure of the fire protection
systems.
Operations and Maintenance

• Before the unit is started for the first time after installation, all
field-installed electrical connections and discharge piping from
the pump shall be checked. With the top drive coupling removed,
the drive shaft shall be centered in the top drive coupling for
proper alignment and the motor shall be operated momentarily to
ensure that it rotates in the proper direction. With the top drive
coupling reinstalled, the impellers shall be set for proper
clearance according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 NFPA 10
STANDARD FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1998 EDITION
Scope:

• The provisions of this standard apply to the selection, installation,

inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable extinguishing
equipment. The requirements given herein are minimum. Portable
fire extinguishers are intended as a first line of defense to cope
with fires of limited size. They are needed even if the property is
equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe and hose, or other
fixed protection equipment. They do not apply to permanently
installed systems for fire extinguishment, even where portions of
such systems are portable.
Purpose:

• This standard is prepared for the use and guidance of persons

charged with selecting, purchasing, installing, approving, listing,
designing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishing equipment.
The fire protection requirements of this standard are general in
nature and are not intended to abrogate the specific requirements
of other NFPA standards for specific occupancies.
Classification of Hazards

Light (Low) Hazard

Light hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class A
combustible materials. This classification anticipates that the majority of
content items are either noncombustible or so arranged that a fire is not
likely to spread rapidly.

Ordinary (Moderate) Hazard

Ordinary hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class A
combustibles and Class B flammables are present in greater amounts than
expected under light (low) hazard occupancies. These occupancies could
consist of dining areas, mercantile shops, and warehouses containing Class I or
Class II commodities as defined by NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage
 Extra (High) Hazard
Extra hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of Class A
combustibles and Class B flammables present, in storage, production, use,
finished product, or combination thereof, is over and above those
expected in occupancies classed as ordinary (moderate) hazard.
Rating of Fire Extinguisher

Class A Extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as

wood and paper. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher
refers to the amount of water the fire extinguisher holds and the amount of
fire it will extinguish

Class B Extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids,

such as grease, gasoline, oil, etc. The numerical rating for this class of fire
extinguisher states the approximate number of square feet of a flammable
liquid fire that a non-expert person can expect to extinguish

Class C Extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires. This
class of fire extinguishers does not have a numerical rating. The presence of
the letter “C” indicates that the extinguishing agent is non-conductive
Class D Extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals and are often specific for the
type of metal in question. There is no picture designator for Class D extinguishers. These
extinguishers generally have no rating nor are they given a multi-purpose rating for use on other
types of fires
Types of Fire Extinguisher

• Dry Chemical extinguishers are usually

rated for multiple purpose use. They
contain an extinguishing agent and use a
compressed, non-flammable gas as a
propellant
• Halon extinguishers contain a gas that
interrupts the chemical reaction that
takes place when fuels burn. These types
of extinguishers are often used to
protect valuable electrical equipment
since them leave no residue to clean up.
Halon extinguishers have a limited
range, usually 1.2 to 1.8 meters. The
initial application of Halon should be
made at the base of the fire, even after
the flames have been extinguished
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are most
effective on Class B and C (liquids and
electrical) fires. Since the gas disperses
quickly, these extinguishers are only effective
from 1.0 to 2.4 feet. The carbon dioxide is
stored as a compressed liquid in the
extinguisher; as it expands, it cools the
surrounding air. The cooling will often cause
ice to form around the “horn” where the gas
is expelled from the extinguisher. Since the
fire could re-ignite, continue to apply the
agent even after the fire appears to be out
General Requirements

• Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in a

fully charged and operable condition, and kept in
their designated places at all times when they are
not being used.
• Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located
where they will be readily accessible and
immediately available in the event of fire. Preferably
they shall be located along normal paths of travel,
including exits from areas.
• Cabinets housing fire extinguishers shall not be locked.
• Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from
view.
• Portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled types shall be
securely installed on the hanger or in the bracket supplied or
placed in cabinets or wall recesses.
• Fire extinguishers installed under conditions where they are
subject to dislodgement shall be installed in brackets
specifically designed to cope with this problem.
• Fire extinguishers installed under conditions where they are
subject to physical damage, (e.g., from impact, vibration, the
environment) shall be adequately protected.
 NFPA 1
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SEIRES OF 2000
NFPA 1 – Series of 2000 ( Fire Prevention
Code)

This code was originally developed as a result

of the requests of many members of the
National Fire Protection Association for a
document covering all aspects of fire
protection and prevention that used the other
developed NFPA codes and standards.
Purpose:

• The purpose of this Code is to prescribe

minimum requirements necessary to establish a
reasonable level of fire safety and property
protection from the hazards created by fire and
explosion.
• This Code is partially comprised of limited text
references extracted from other NFPA codes and
standards in an effort to bring together
information useful during field inspections.
Scope:

The scope covers the construction, maintenance,

and use of property to the extent that such is not
covered by other existing NFPA codes and
standards. When other codes and standards are
applicable to the scope of this Code, they are
referenced herein. The provisions of this Code are
applicable to the following:
Scope:

(1) The inspection of buildings, processes, equipment, systems,

and other fire and related life safety situations
(2) The investigation of fires, explosions, hazardous materials
incidents, and other related emergency incidents handled by the
fire department
(3) The review of construction plans, drawings, and
specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems,
access, water supplies, processes, and hazardous materials and
other fire and life safety issues
(4) The fire and life safety education of fire brigades, employees,
responsible parties, and the general public
(5) Existing occupancies and conditions, the design and construction of
new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, and additions to existing
buildings
(6) The storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation
of hazardous materials
(7) The design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance,
and testing of fire protection systems and equipment
(8) Access requirements for fire department operations
(9) Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and
other materials
(10) The regulation and control of special events including but not
limited to exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, and
other similar special occupancies
(11) The interior finish, decorations, furnishings, and other combustibles
that contribute to fire spread, fire load, and smoke production
(12) The storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation
of flammable and combustible gases, liquids, and solids
Fire Warning Signs