CODE.

OF'PRACTICE,
FOR

MINIMUM FIRE, SERVICE INSTALLATIONS

AND EQUIPMENT
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IVIINIMUM FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATIONSAND EQUIPNIENT

PART I - GENERAL
PART II - T A B L E A N D D E F I N I T I O N SO F S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S , ' E Q U I P M E N T
PART III - C L A S S I F I C A T I O NO F P R E M I S E SA N D D E F I N I T I O N S
PART IV - R E Q U I R E M E N T SF O R P R E M I S E S
PART V SPECIFICATIONAND TESTING
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PART I

GENERAL

l.l Title
T h i s C o d e o f P r a c t i c es h a l l b e t i t l e d " M i n i m u m F i r e S e r v i c eI n s t a l l a t i o n sa n d E q u i p m e n t "
hereinafterreferredto as "The Code".

1.2 Definitions
"Building"
means
A s d e f i n e di n B u i l d i n g sO r d i n a n c eC a p . 1 2 3 .
"Fire
ServiceInstallation or Equipment" means
Any equipment,or installation manufactured,usedor designedto be usedfor the purpose of:
(a) extinguishing,attacking, prevenringor limiting a fire;
(b) giving warning of a fire;
(c) providing accessto any premises or place for the purposc of extinguishing. attacking.
preventingor limiting a fire.
"Premises"
means
Any building works or structure which is subject to the formal approval or consent of
Government for its construction,alteration, changeof useor demolition.
"Place"
means
Any area, lot or site on which buildings are located.
"Public
Resort" means
Any place or premisesto which the generalpublic have right of access.
Definitions of systemsand classificationof premisesare at Parts II & III respectively.

1.3 Discretionary powers of the Director of Fire Services

"For
t h e a v o i d a n c eo f d o u b t , t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e ms a y , i n t h e c a s eo f a n y p a r t i c u l a rb u i l d i n g ,
vary any of the requirementsof the Code (whether by requiring the provision of any fire servicl
i n s t a l l a t i o no r e q u i p m e n tn o t i n d i c a t e di n t h e C o d e e i t h e ri n a d d i t i o n t o o r i n s u b s t i t u t i o nf o r a n y f i r e
s e r v i c ei n s t a l l a t i o no r e q u i p m e n ts o i n d i c a t e do r b y r e l a x i n ga n y o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t si n t h e C o d e o r
o t h e r w i s e )w h e r e ,i n h i s o p i n i o n ,s u c ha v a r i a t i o ni s r e q u i r e di n o r d e r t o e n s u i et h e p r o v i s i o no f a l l s u c h
fire serviceinstallations and equipment, as, having regard to the purpose for w'hich the building is
intended to be put, comprise the minimum fire serviceinstallationsand equipment necessaryfor t-hat
building/premises,or as the casemay be, where such a variation is not inconiistent with the provision
for the building of all such fire serviceinstallationsand equipment as aforesaid".

1.4 Approvalof plansfor buildingworks

T h e B u i l d i n gA u t h o r i t y m a y , u n d e r S e c t i o n| 6 ( l X / t ) o f t h e B u i l d i n g sO r d i n a n c e .r e f u s et o g i v e h i s
a p p r o v a l o f a n y p l a n so f b u i l d i n g w o r k s w h e r e :
"the plans
are not endorsedwith or accompaniedby a certificatefrom the Director of Fire Services
certifying either:
( i ) t h a t , h a v i n gr e g a r dt o t h e p u r p o s et o w h i c h t h e b u i l d i n gi s i n t e n d e dr o b e p u r ( w h i c h p u r p o s es h a l l
be statedin the certificate),no fire serviceinstallationor equipmentis necessaryin connectionwith
t h e b u i l d i n g t h a t w i l l r e s u l tf r o m t h e c a r r y i n go u t o f t h e b u i i d i n gw o r k s s h o w n o n t h e p l a n s :o r
( i i ) t h a t t h e p l a n s h a v e b e e n e x a m i n e da n d a r e a p p r o v e d b y h i m a s s h o w i n g a l l s u c h f i r c s e r v i c e
i n s t a l l a t i o n sa n d e q u i p m e n ta s i n h i s o p i n i o n , h a v i n gr e g a r dt o t h e p u r p o s et o w h i c h t h e b u i l d i n g
i s i n t e n d e dt o b e p u t ( w h i c h p u r p o s es h a l l b e s t a t e di n t h e c e r t i f i c a t e )c,o m p r i s ct h c m i n i m u m f i r e
serviceinstallationsand equipment necessaryfor the building in accordancewith the Code of
Practicepublished from time to time by the Director of Fire Services".
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PART II

TABLE AND DEFINITIONS OF SYSTEMS/INSTALLATIONS/EQUIPMENT

2.1 Table

. The.following
systems/installations/equipment
maybe requiredto beinstalledin variouspremises
underthisCode:
l. Audio/visual
advisorysystems
2. Automaticactuatingdevices
3. Automaticfixedinstallations
otherthan warer
4. Automaticfixedinstallations
usinswater
5. Delugesystems
6. Drenchersystems
7. Dust detectionsystems
8. Emergency
generators
9. Emergency
lighting
10. Escalators
and movingwalkways-fireand life safetyaspects
of
I l. Exit signs
12. Firealarmsystems
13. Firecontrolcentre
14. Firedetectionsystems
15. Fire hydrant/hose
reelsystems
16. Fireman'scommunication
svstems
17. Fireman's
lifts
18. Fixedautomatically
operatedapprovedappliances
19. Fixedfoam systems
20. Gasdetectionsystems
21. Hosereels
22. Lifts-fire and life safetyaspectsof
23. Portablehand-operatedapprovedappliances
24. Pressurization
of staircases
25. Ring main systems
with fixedpumps
26. Smoke/Gas
extraction
systems
27. Smokevents
28. Sprinklersystems
29. Supplytank
30. Ventilation/air
conditioning
controlsystems
31. Waterspraysystems
32. Watersupplies

2.2 Definition
"Audio/visual
advisorysystems"means
Equipmentwhich is supplementary to exit signsand fire alarm warningdeviceswhich. when
operatedin theeventof a fire,providesaudio/visualindicationof safedireitionof eqressfrom the
area.
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"Automatic actuating devices"means

Building components such as doors, shutters, dampers, fire curtains, etc., and the devices for
automatically controlling their movement in the event of fire.
"Automatic fixed installationsother than water" means
A systemof cylinders,pipes,valves,and delivery points so designedas to automatically detectand
instantaneouslyattack a fire with an inert medium and sound an alarm (e.g. CO2 protection of
electricalequipment).
"Automatic fixed installationsusing water" means
A system of water supplies, pumps, pipes, valves and delivery points so arranged as to
automatically detect and instantaneouslyattack a fire with water and sound an alarm. Such
requirementsfor this item may include Sprinklers, Drenchers,Deluge or Water Spray Systems
as required and appropriate.
"Deluge systems"means
A system requiring a dischargeof water over a considerablearea in rapid and certain response
to a fire.
"Drencher systems"means
A system which provides a curtain of water for protection against internal and external
"exposure" to fire, and/or the protection of large openings.
"Dust
detection systems"means
Equipment designedto give warning of a potentially explosiveconcentrationof dust.
"Emergencygenerators" means
An independentlypoweredelectricalgeneratorof sufficientelcctricalcapacityto meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
"Emergencylighting" means
A s y s t e mo f a r t i f i c i a ll i g h t i n g d e s i g n e dt o p r o v i d e a d e q u a t ei l l u m i n a t i o n a n d i n d i c a t i o n o f e x i t
routes within a building under emergencyconditions.
"Escalatorsand moving walkways-fire and life safety aspectsof" means
Control of movementand fire separationfor power operatedsystemsof pedestrian transportation
not being a lift.
"Exit
signs" means
Fixed illuminated signsindicating an approved exit route.
"Fire alarm systems" means
Any manually operatedsystemdesignedto give warning of fire.
"Fire control centre" means
A compartment (situatedat street level having direct accessto open air and vehicular approach)
containing annunciator boards, controls. terminals, etc. of the Fire Protection and Life Safety
S y s t e m sw i t h i n t h a t b u i l d i n g / c o m p l e x .
"Fire detection systems"means
Any systemdesignedto detectautomatically the presenceof smoke.heat.combustion products or
flame and give warning of same.
"Fire hydrant/hose reel systems"means
A n i n s t a l l a t i o no f p i p e s ,w a t e r t a n k s , p u m p s , h y d r a n t o u t l e t sa n d io r h o s e r e e l si n a b u i l d i n g t o
provide a ready meansby which a jet of water can be deliveredin any part of the building for the
purpose of fire fighting.
"Fireman's communication systems"means
Fixed system(s)within a building specificallydesignedto provide voice communication tircilities
for fire fighting personnelat all times.
"Fireman's Lifts" means
A designatedlift(s) so designedas to allow Fire Servicespersonnelsafeaccessto all floors of the
building.
"Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances"means
Any fire serviceequipment which is manufactured, usedor designedto be usedas an independent
u n i t f o r t h e p u r p o s eo f e x t i n g u i s h i n ga, t t a c k i n g , p r e v e n t i n go r l i m i t i n g a f i r c . b u t a u t o m a t i c i n
o p e r a t i o na n d f i x e d i n p o s i t i o n .e . g .a B C F u n i t i n a D a n g e r o u sG o o d s s t o r e .
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"Fixed
foam systems"means
Any combination of generators;pipework; valves,nozzlesand pourersdesignedto deliver finished
foam to the seat of a fire which may be automatic in operation.
"Gas
detectionsystems"means
E q u i p m e n td e s i g n e dt o g i v e w a r n i n g o f t h e p r e s e n c eo f a n o x i o u s .t o x i c . i r r i t a n t o r i n f l a m m a b l e
vapour in potentially dangerousconcentration.
"Hose
reel" means
Any standard type hose reel of a pattern approved by the Director of Fire Services.
"Lifts-fire "
and life safetyaspectsof means
C o n t r o l o f m o v e m e n t a n d f i r e s e p a r a t i o nf o r a l i f t i n g m a c h i n e o r a p p l i a n c eh a v i n g a c a r o r
platform, the direction of movement of which is restrictedby a guide or guides.
"Portable
hand-operatedapproved appliances"means
Any fire serviceequipment which is manufactured,usedor designedto be usedas an independent
u n i t f o r t h e p u r p o s eo f e x t i n g u i s h i n g a
, t t a c k i n g ,p r e v e n t i n go r l i m i t i n g a f i r e , e . g . w a t e r t y p e .
foam, inert gas, any chemicalextinguishers,fire blanketsand sand buckets.
"Pressurisation
of staircases"means
A s y s t e md e s i g n e dt o p r o t e c ts t a i r c a s easg a i n s tt h e i n g r e s so f s m o k eb y m a i n t a i n i n gt h e a i r w i t h i n
staircasesat pressureshigher than those in adjacentparrs of the building.
"Ring
main systemswith fixed pump(s)" means
A fixed system of piping fitted with delivery outlets at fixed intervals and permanently primed
pump(s) set for imparting pressureand flow to the water.
"Smoke/Gas
extraction systems"means
A m e c h a n i c a l l yo p e r a t e d s y s t e m c a p a b l e o f r e m o v i n g s m o k e . c o m b u s t i o n p r o d u c t s a n d i i o r
dangerousgasesfrom a compartment direct to open air.
"Smoke vents"
means
Unobstructed smoke extracts having direct communication with the open air. located in or
adjoining external walls, in easily accessibleposition and fitted with covers which can easily bc
broken to allow natural ventilation of the space.
"Sprinkler
systems"means
A system designed to dischargewater under pressurefrom sprinkler heads (detecting devices)
at/or near the point of origin of the fire and to sound an alarm.
"Supply
tanks" means
A water tank containing a specifiedquantity of water reservedsolely for fire fighting.
"Ventilation/air
conditioning control systems"means
A system designedto prevent passageof smoke and/or combustion products by operation of
ventilation/air conditioning control system.
"Water
spray systems"means
A s y s t e md e s i g n e df o r e x t i n g u i s h i n go r c o n t r o l l i n g f i r e s i n v o l v i n g f l a m m a b l el i q u i d s b y e m u l s i -
fication, cooling and smothering.
"Water
supply" means
A supply acceptableto Water Authority and Director of Fire Scrvices.
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PART III

CLASSIFICATION OF PREMISES AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 Definition
"Audiovisual Production Facilities"
means
Premisesused lor audio/visual production such as film and televisionstudios.
"Basement
Storeys" means
Any storeyof a building below the ground storey and from which all requiredexit routesare in an
upward direction to the ground storey.
"Car parking facilities" means
"Car "Garase".
See Port" and
"Car Port" means
A coveredparking area open for its entire length or width on at least two sides.
"Cold
StorageArea" means
Any area incorporating a unit of specificvolume which is entirely given over to storage in an
atmosphereof lessthan l0"C above zero.
"Commercial Building" means
Any building used wholly or in part.for the purposeof the following:
(a\ Banks
(b) Garagesand car ports /rol car repairing
(c) Offices
(d) Restaurants
(e) Shops
"Composite
Building" means
A n y b u i l d i n g w h i c h i s a c o m b i n a t i o n o f d o m e s t i cb u i l d i n g s ,c o m m e r c i a lb u i l d i n g s .i n s t i t u t i o n a l
buildings, hotels, places of public assembly but specificallyexcluding industrial and godown
buildings and specialand other risks.
"Curtain Walled Building"
means
A b u i l d i n g w h i c h h a s c u r t a i n w a l l s . A c u r t a i n w a l l i s a n o n l o a d b e a r i n gw a l l p r i m a r i l y f i x e d i n
front of the structural frame with its own dead weisht and wind loads transferredto the structural
frame through anchorages.
"Domestic Building" means
A building constructed,used or intended to be used for habitation.
"Garage" means
A coveredparking area enclosedby walls, with or without windows. on more than two sides.
"Godown" means
A w a r e h o u s eo r a n y b u i l d i n g u s e dw h o l l y o r i n p a r t f o r t h e s t o r a g eo f g o o d so r r a w m a t e r i a lo f a n y
kind.
"Group
I" means
A d e s i g n a t e da r e ao f s p e c i a lh a z a r dn o r m a l l y w i t h i n a b u i l d i n g .
"Group
II" means
A b u i l d i n g ,g r o u p o f b u i l d i n g so r c o m p l e xc o n s i d e r e dt o p r e s e n ts p e c i a h
l azard.
"High
R i s eB u i l d i n g "m e a n s
Any building of which the floor of the uppermoststoreyexceeds30 m above the point of staircase
dischargeat ground floor level.
"Hotel" means
A n y b u i l d i n g u s e d w h o l l y o r i n p a r t p r i m a r i l y f o r t h e p u r p o s c so f a c c o m m o d a t i o no n a
commercial basis.
"lndustrial
Building"means
A n y b u i l d i n g u s e d w h o l l y o r i n p a r t i n a n y p r o c e s sf o r o r i n c i d e n t a lt o a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
p u r p o s e sn. a m c l y :
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(a) the making of any article or of part of any article; or
( b ) t h e a l t e r i n g , r e p a i r i n g , o r n a m e n t i n g ,f i n i s h i n g ,c l e a n i n go r w a s h i n g o r b r e a k i n g u p o r
demolition of any article; or
(c) the adapting for sale of any article being a building in which work is carried out by way of
trade or lor purposesofgain.
"lnstitutional
Building" means
Any building used wholly or in part for the purposesof the following:
(a) Club premises
(b) Educational establishments
(c) Hostels
( d ) H o s p i t a l si n c l u d i n gm e n t a l i n s t i t u t i o n sa n d c l i n i c s
( e ) P r i s o n sa n d s i m i l a rc o r r e c t i v ei n s t i t u t i o n s
(/) Sanatoria
"Low Rise Building"
means
Any building of which the floor of the uppermost storey does not exceed30 m above the point of
staircasedischargeat ground floor level.
"Passenger
Terminals/Station" means
A n y b u i l d i n g a n d / o r p l a c e u s e dw h o l l y o r i n p a r t f o r t h e p u r p o s e so f e m b a r k i n g / d i s e m b a r k i n g
passengersto/from any mode of transport.
"Place
of Public Entertainment" means
As defined in Chapter 172of the Laws of Hong Kong.
3.2 Special and other risks
Group I: A designatedarea of specialhazard normally within a building i.e.:
Audio/Visual production facilities
Battery Rooms and electricalcharging facilities
BoilerRooms
Bowling Alleys
Cold Storage Areas
Dangerous Goods Stores
Electrical equipment, incorporating transformers, switchgears,(above I Kilovolt) generatorsi
alternators, requiring separateinstallation
Kitchens
Lift Motor Rooms
T e l e p h o n eD i s t r i b u t i o n E q u i p m e n t ,c o m p u t e r i n s t a l l a t i o na n d s i m i l a ri n s t a l l a t i o n s
Group II: A building, group of buildings or complex consideredto presentspecialhazard(s)i.e.:
Aircraft Maintenance and repair facilities
Audio/Visual Production Facilities(Building(s)devoted to this purpose)
Bulk Fuel Storages
Chemical Manufacturing/ProcessingPlants
Cold Storage Areas (Building(s)devoted to this puipose)
Construction Sites
Container Terminals, yards and freight stations
CurtainWalled Buildings
DangerousGoods Stores(Range of D.G. Storesin an area devoted to this purpose)
Demolition Sites
ExplosiveProduction and/or Storages
Mechanical Plant Room
Open Sitesof Public Assembly
Petro-ChemicalComplexes
Road Tunnels
R a i l w a y M a r s h a l l i n gY a r d s
Shipyards
Note: "Audio/Visual Production Facilities", "Cold Storage Areas" and "Dangerous Goods Stores"
a r e i n c l u d e di n b o t h g r o u p s .
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PART IV

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS (INSTALLATIONS & EQUIPMENT)

REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMISES ACCORDING TO CLASSIFICATION

General
Attention is drawn to Part I of this Code, under which the Director of Fire Services has
discretionarypowers to vary any requirementsof this Code.
Where the requirementsare not detailed hereunderfor particular premises.the Director of Fire
Serviceswill determinethe requirements.
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CLASSIFICATION OF PREMISES AND AREAS OF SPECIAL RISKS

4.1 Aircraft Maintenanceand Repair Facilities

4.2 Audio/VisualProductionFacilities
4.3 Basementsunder 230 m2 of usablefloor area
4.4 Basementswhich exceed230 m2 of usablefloor area
4.5 Battery Rooms and ElectricalCharging Facilities
4.6 Boiler Rooms
4.7 BowlingAlleys
4.8 Bulk Fuel Storase
4.9 Car Ports
4.10 Chemical Manufacturing/ProcessingPlants
4 . 1| C o l d S t o r a g eA r e a s ( G r o u p l ) M i n o r ( U n d e r 1 4 0m r c a p a c i t y )
4.12 C o l d S t o r a g eA r e a s ( G r o u p I ) M a j o r ( o f a n d o v e r 1 4 0m 3 c a p a c i t y )
4.13 C o l d S t o r a g eA r e a s ( G r o u p I I )
4.14 CommercialBuildings-LowRise
4.15 C o m m e r c i a lB u i l d i n g s - H i g h R i s e
4.16 C o m p o s i t eB u i l d i n g s
4.17 ConstructionSites
4 .l 8 C o n t a i n e rT e r m i n a l Y a r d s a n d F r e i g h t S t a t i o n s
4.19 C u r t a i n W a l l e d B u i l d i n g sb e l o w s i x s t o r e y si n h e i g h t
4.20 Curtain Walled Buildings above six storeysin height
4.21 Dangerous Goods Stores under 42 mr capacity
4.22 Dangerous Goods Storesof 42 m3 capacity and above
4.23 DemolitionSites
4.24 D o m e s t i cB u i l d i n g s - L o w R i s e( u p t o a n d i n c l u d i n g3 s t o r e y si n h e i g h t )
4.25 Domestic Buildings-Low Rise (over 3 storeysin height)
4.26 Domestic Buildings-High Rise
4.27 Electrical Equipment: incorporating transformers. switch-eear above I Kilovolt,
generators/alternatorsrequiring separateinstallations
4.28 Explosive Production and/or storages
4.29 Garages
4.30 Hotels-Low Rise
4.31 Hotels-High Rise
4.32 I n d u s t r i a l l G o d o w nB u i l d i n g s - L o w R i s e
4.33 I n d u s t r i a l / G o d o w nB u i l d i n g s - H i g h R i s e
4.34 I n s t i t u t i o n a lB u i l d i n g s - L o w R i s e
4.35 I n s t i t u t i o n a lB u i l d i n g s - H i g h R i s e
4.36 K i t c h e n s( o t h e r t h a n k i t c h e n si n d o m e s t i cp r e m i s c s )
4.37 Lift motor rooms
4.38 Marine Vessels(definedas ships or boats) undcr repair alongsidc
4.39 M e c h a n i c a lP l a n t R o o m s ( G r o u p I )
4.40 M e c h a n i c a lP l a n t R o o m s ( C r o u p I I )
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4.41 O p e n S i t e so f P u b l i c A s s e m b l y
4.42 Passenger
Terminals/Stations
4.43 Petro-chemicalcomplexes
4.44 P l a c e so f P u b l i c E n t e r t a i n m e n w
t i t h i n L o w R i s eB u i l d i n g
4.45 P l a c e so f P u b l i c E n t e r t a i n m e n w
t i t h i n H i g h R i s eB u i l d i n g
4.46 R a i l w a y M a r s h a l l i n gy a r d s ( e n c o m p a s s i nag s i r ea r e ao f m o r e t h a n 2 3 0 0 m 2 )
4.47 Road tunnels
4.48 Shipyards(encompassinga site area of more than 2 300 mr)
4.49 T e l e p h o n ed i s t r i b u t i o ne q u i p m e n t ,c o m p u t e ri n s t a l l a t i o na n d s i m i l a r i n s t a l l a t i o n s
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4.1 Aircraft maintenanceand repair facilities

R EQ UI RE ME'NTS-SYSTEM S/ IN STA L LATION S/ EQU I PM ENT FOR:
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
(ii) Audio/visual advisory systems
(iii) Autornatic fixed installationsother than water
(iv) Automatic fixed installationsusing water
(v) Dust detectionsystems
(vi) Emergencylighting
(vii) Exit signs
(viii) Emergencygenerators
(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
(xi) Fire detection systems
(xii) Fireman's lifts
( x i i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiv) Fire control centre
(xv) Fixed foam systems
(xvi) Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances
(xvii) Lifts-fire and life safety aspectsof
(xviii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xix) Ring main systemswith fixed pump(s)
( x x ) S m o k e / C a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x x i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a ra u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e nt h r o u g h o u tt h c b u i l d i n g s .
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is incompatible with the occupancyor trade.
( i v ) I n a l l a r e a se x c e p t i n gw h e r ec o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e .i n c l u d i n gs t a i r c a s e s .
( v ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l a r e a sw h e r et h c r e i s a p o t e n t i a ld u s t e x p l o s i o nh a z a r d .
( v i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l l b e p r o v i d e dt h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r eb u i l d i n ga l l e x i t r o u t e sl e a d i n gt o
ground level.
( v i i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e s f r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g s a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e s e r v i n g t h e
buildings.
(viii) An independently powered generator of sufficient electricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( i x ) T h e r e s h a l lb e s u f f i c i e nht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r et h a t e v e r yp a r t o f t h c b u i l d i n gc a n b e
reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Firc Scrviccshosc or hosc rccl tubing.
( x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l di n c l u d ef a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r ta n d a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c ci n i t i a t i o n .
( x i ) I n a l l a r e a sn o t c o v e r e db y a s p r i n k l e rs y s t e m .
(xii) Lift or lifts asdesignated.
( x i i i ) T o b c p r o v i d e di n a l l l i f t l o b b i e ss e r v i n gf i r e m a n ' sl i f t s i n c l u d i n gg r o u n d f l o o r .
( x i v ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n at lo b c p r o v i d e d a c c o r d i n - u t o t h c c o m p l c x i t y o f t h c b u i l d i n g s .
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(xv) To be provided asan alternativeto other fixedautomatic

systems,when requiredby Director of
Fire Services.
(xvi) As required by occupancy.
(xvii) All lifts shall be connectedto fire detectionsystems
so that when the fire detection sysremis
actuated they shall return automatically to the lowest level of discharge
.*..p, thai, in the
caseof lifts which also servebasements.theymust be returned to
erouid floor level.
(xviii) As required by occupancy.
(xix) To.be required to cover thoseareasof such complexes
not adequatelyservedby public water
mains.
(xx) The entire building shall be provided with smoke/gas
exrracrronsysrems.
( x x i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o
a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e da s y s r e mm u s r
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion produits.

A DDITIO NA L REQUT REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v e
p u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 i 6 : p a r t
7: l9j l. or be brought
up to that standard by useofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire Services
Dcpartment by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r es h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
(ii) Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined
in Chaptcr 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong shourd be notified to tha Director of Fire Servrces.
Note" Buildings within such complexes shall conform to the requirements
specified for similar
premisesin accordancewith this Code.

4.2 Audio/visual production facilities

R EQ U I RE MENTS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA L LATION S,/EQU I PM ENT
FO R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
(iii) Automatic actuaring devices
(iv) Audio/visual advisory sysrems
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Emergencygenerators
(vii) Emergencylighting
(viii) Fire hydranti hose reel systems
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detectionsystems
( x i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xii) Fire control centre
( x i i i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( x i v , 1S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x v ) V e n t i l a t i o na
i i r c o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s r e m s

EXTENT
(i) As required by the risk.
( i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o a r e a sw h e r et h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n d e s i r a b l e
f o r t h e o c c u p a n c yo r t r a d c .
( i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a r i c a l l y
actuared.
( i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
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(v) Sufficientdirectional and exit signsto ensurethat all exit routes from the premiseswithin the
buildings are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
(vi) An independently powered generator of sufficientelectrical capacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to supply.
( v i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
leading to ground level.
(viii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
(ix) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat each hose reel point. This
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
(x) As required by the risk.
( x i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(xii) As required by the risk.
(xiii) As required by the risk.
(xiv) Approved type as required by the risk.
(xv) Where a ventilation/air conditioning control system to the premisesis provided a system
must be provided to prevent the spreadof smoke and combustion products.

A DDITIOAI A L REQU I REM ENTS

(i) All linings, e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorativepurposesetc. shall be of Class I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c e S p r e a d oFf l a m e a s p e r B r i t i s h S t a n d a r4d7 6 : P a r t 7 : l 9 l l , o r b e b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor each work.
No decoration of a readily combustible nature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.3 Basements(under 230 m2 of usablefloor area)

REQ U I R E MENTS-SYSTEM Si I NSTA L LATION S/ EQU I PM ENT FO R:
(i) Automatic fixed installationsother than water
( i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(iii) Exit signs
(iv) Fire hydrantihose reel systems
(v) Fire alarm systems
(vi) Fire detectionsystems
(vii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(viii) Smokevents
( i x ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a r e a so f s p e c i a lr i s k .
( i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l lb e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u tt h e e n t i r eb a s e m e nat r e aa n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
( i i i ) S u f f i c i e n dt i r e c t i o n a a
l n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m t h e b a s e m e nat r e c l e a r l y
i n d i c a t e da s r e q u i r e db y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s esse r v i n gt h e b a s e m e n t .
(iv) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reels to ensure that every part of the basement
w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o no f s t r o n g r o o m s a n d s a f ed e p o s i tv a u l t sc a n b c r c a c h e db y a l e n g t ho f n o t
m o r e t h a n 3 0 m o f F i r e S e r v i c e sh o s eo r h o s er e e l t u b i n s .
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(v) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat
each hose reel point. This
actuating point should include lacilities for fire p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g
device
initiation.
(vi) The entire basementarea shall be covered by a smoke detection
system.excepting strong
rooms and safedeposit vaults.
(vii) As required by occupancy.
(viii) To be provided
.to permit ventilation of the entire basementwith the exception of strong
rooms and safedeposit vaults.
(ix) Where a ventilation/air conditioning control systemto a basement provided,
is a sysremmust
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke ind combustion oroduits.

ADDITIO N AL REQUI REM ENTS

(i) All-linings,e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorarivepurposes
etc. shall be of Class I
or 2 Rate of SurfaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard 476:Part 7: l9:.l, or be
brought
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment
by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustiblenature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended_storage
or use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.4 Basements(which exceed 230 m2 of usable floor area)

REQ U I R E MENTS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA L LATI ONSi EQU I PM ENT FO R :
(i) Audio/visual advisory systems
(ii) Automatic fixed installationsother than water
(iii) Automatic fixed installationsusing warer
(iv) Emergencylighting
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Escalatorsand moving walkways-fire and life safetyaspectsof
(vii) Fire hydrant/hose reel sysrems
(viii) Fire alarm sysrems
(ix) Fire detectionsystems
(x) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( x i ) S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns v s t e m s
( x i i ) S m o k ev e n t s
( x i i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
(i) Sufficienp t r o v i s i o nt o e n a b l ec l e a r a n d a u d i o / v i s u a a
l d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t r h e a r e a .
(ii) To be provided to areaswhere the useof water is undesirablefor
the occupancyor trade.
(iii) In all areasexceptingstrong rooms and safedeposit vaulrs
and where covered by (ii) above.
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l lb e p r o v i d e dt h r o u g h o u tt h e e n t i r eb a s e m e n t
a r e aa n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
leading to ground level.
( v ) S u f f i c i e ndt i r e c t i o n a a
l n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m t h e b a s e m e n at r e c l e a r l v
indicatedas required by the configuration of staircasesservingthe basement.
(vi) All escalatorsserving the basementshall be connectedto all
systemsgiving alarm of fire so
that when the alarm is activated the escalatorwill stop and the fire aoJ.rt,p?oi".rive
shutters
close.
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(vii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reels to ensure that every part of the basement
with the exceptionof strong rooms and safedeposit vaults can be reachedby a length of not
more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
(viii) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat each hose reel point. This
actuating point should include facilities for fire pump start. and audio warning device
initiation.
(ix) The entire basementarea shall be coveredby a smoke detectionsystem,exceptingcar parking
areas,strong rooms and safe deposit vaults.
(x) As required by occupancy.
(xi) The entire basement shall be provided with smoke/gas extraction systems, with the
exception of strong rooms and safedeposit vaults.
(xii) To be provided where the basementsare used only for car parking.
(xiii) Where a ventilation/air conditioning control systemto a basementis provided a systemmust
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITION A L REQU I REM ENTS

(i) All linings, e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorativepurposesetc. shall be of Class I
or 2 Rate of SurfaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard 476: Part 7: 197l, or be brought
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustiblenature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.
(iii) Proposals for three or more basementlevels and industrial basementwill be the subject of
individual consideration,coupled with the need for more stringent Fire Servicerequirements
e.g. enhancedfire protection and life safety systems,open air accessroutes for firemen etc.

4.5 Battery rooms and electrical charging facilities

R EQ UI RE M'N ?"S-SYSTEM S/ I N STA L LATI ON S/ EQU I PM ENT FO R:
(i) Audio/visual warning systems
(ii) Automatic fixed installationsother than-water
(iii) Exit signs
(iv) Fire alarm systems
(v) Gas detection systems
(vi) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( v i i ) S m o k e / g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( v i i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n r r o l s y s r e m s

EXTENT
(i) Sufficientprovisions to enableclear audio/visual advice to be given throughtout the premises.
(ii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the risk.
(iii) Sufficient directional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
premises are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
( i v ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t a l l e x i t d o o r w a y s .T h i s
a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d ef a c i l i t i e sf o r a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n .
(v) To be provided throughout the premises.
(vi) As required by occupancy.
( v i i ) T h e e n t i r e p r e m i s e ss h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h s m o k e / g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e mo f a p p r o v e dt y p e .
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( v i i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o t h e p r e m i s e si s p r o v i d e d a s y s t e m
m u s t b e p r o v i d e d t o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k e .c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t sa n d , ' o rd a n g e r o u s
gases.

A D DITIO I{ A L REQU I REM ENT

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.6 Boiler rooms

R EQ UI R E M'|IIS-SYSTEM S/ IN STA L LATI ON S/ EQU I PM ENT FO R:
(i) Automatic actuating devices
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
(iii) Emergencylighting
(iv) Exit signs
(v) Fire detection systems
(vi) Fixed foam systems
(vii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
(ii) To be provided to the equipment where rhe use of water is undesirable.
( i i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l lb e p r o v i d e dt h r o u g h o u tt h e e n t i r ea r c aa n d a l l e x i t r o u r e sl e a d i n gt o
ground level.
(iv) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from t.hearea within the
buildings are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
buildings.
(v) As required by the risk.
(vi) As required by the risk.
(vii) As required by the risk.

ADDITIONAL REQUI REM ENT

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.7 Bowling alleys

R EQ U I R E ]'T'NTS-SYSTEM S/ I N STA L LATION S/ EQ U I PM ENT FO R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Dust detection systems
( v i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(vii) Exit signs
(viii) Emergencygenerators
(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel sysrems
(x) Fire alarm systems
( x i ) F i r e d c t e c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x i i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t c da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c c s
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(xiii) Smoke/Gas extraction system

( x i v ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
(ii) Sufficientprovisionsto enableclear audio/visual adviceto be given throughout the premises.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the risk.
( i v ) l n a l l a r e a se x c e p t i n gw h e r ec o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e ,i n c l u d i n gs t a i r c a s e s .
( v ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l a r e a sw h e r e t h e r ei s a p o t e n t i a ld u s t e x p l o s i o nh a z a r d .
( v i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e p r e m i s e sa n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
leading to ground level.
( v i i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n s t o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e s f r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
(viii) An independently powered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(ix) There shall be suflicienthydrant and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the premisescan
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
( x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s cr e e l p o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
( x i ) I n a l l a r e a sn o t c o v e r e db y a s p r i n k l e rs y s t e m .
(xii) As required by occupancy.
( x i i i ) T h e e n t i r e p r e m i s e ss h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h s m o k e / g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m .
( x i v ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o t h e p r e m i s e si s p r o v i d e d a s y s t e m
must be provided t.oprevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

A D D I T I O N A L R E Q UI R M E N T S
( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c . s h a l lb e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 1 6 ' .P a r t T : 1 9 7l . o r b c b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r e s h a l lb e p e r m i t t e d .
(ii) Any intended storage or use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.8 Bulk fuel storage

RE Q UI R E M E N T S - S Y S T E M S i I N S T A L L A T I O N S / E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c c s
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Emergencygenerators
( v i i ) F i r e h y d r a n t / h o s er e e ls y s t e m s
(viii) Fire alarm systems
( i x ) F i r e d e t e c t i o ns y s t e m s
(x) Fire Control Centre
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(xi) Fixed foam systems

(xii) Fixed automatically-operated approved appliances
(xiii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xiv) Ring main systemswith fixed pump(s)
( x v ) A p p r o p r i a t e r e q u i r e m e n t so f M o d e l C o d e o f S a f e P r a c t i c e p u b l i s h e d b y I n s t i t u t e o f
Petroleum

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
(ii) To be provided to areasof specialrisk where the useof water is undesirablefor the risk.
(iii) To be provided for the cooling and protection of products tanks, product pipelines and
jetties.
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i t r o u t c s
leading to ground level.
( v ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t i o u t e s f r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g s a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e s e r v i n g t h e
buildings.
(vi) An independentlypowered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(vii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hosereelsto ensurethat every part of the buildings can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
(viii) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat each hose reel point. This
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e l a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
(ix) In all areasnot coveredby a sprinkler system.
( x ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n at o
l beprovidedaccordingtothecomplexityolthcarea.
( x i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d a s a n a l t e r n a t i v et o o t h e r f i x e d a u t o m a t i c s y s t e m s w
. hen required by the
Director of Fire Services.
(xii) As required by occupancy.
(xiii) As required by occupancy.
(xiv) To be provided to cover thoseareasof suchcomplexes,not adequatelyservcdby public watcr
mains.
(xv) As considerednecessaryby Director of Fire Services.
Note: B u i l d i n g s w i t h i n s u c h c o m p l e x e ss h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t ss p e c i f i e df o r s i m i l a r
premisesin accordancewith this Code.

4.9 Car ports

R EQ U I R E M'NTS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA L LATIONSi EQU I PM ENT FO R :
(i) Exit signs
(ii) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(iii) Fire alarm system
(iv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances

EXTENT
( i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n s t o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sl i o m p r e m i s e sr v i t h i n t h e
building are clearly indicatedas requiredby the confi-euration o f s t a i r c a s e ss e r ' r ' i n gt h e
building.
( i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
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A DDITIO NA L REQU I REM ENT

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.10 Chemical manufacturing/processingplants

R EQ UI R E M EN1"S-SYSTEM Si INSTA L LATION S/ EQU I PM ENT FO R :
(i) Automatic actuating devices
(ii) Audio/visual advisory systems
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
(iv) Automatic fixed installation using water
(v) Dust detectionsystems
(vi) Emergencylighting
(vii) Exit signs
(viii) Emergencygenerators
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detection systems
(xi) Fire control centre
(xii) Fixed foam systems
(xiii) Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances
(xiv) Gas detection systems
(xv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xvi) Ring main systemswith fixed pump(s)
( x v i i ) S m o k e T G a se x t . r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x v i i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s
(xix) Specialequipment/requirements

EXTENT
(i) As required by that equipment which needsto be automatically actuated.
(ii) Sufficientprovisions to enableclear audio/visual advice to be given throu-uhoutthe premises.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undcsirablefor the risk.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwhere covered by (iii) above, including sraircases.
(v) To be provided in all areaswhere there is a potential dust explosion hazard.
( v i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o a l l b u i l d i n g s w i t h i n t h e p r e m i s e sa n d i n a d d i t i o n .
such lighting shall also be provided to ensure adequateexternal illumination to permit safe
evacuation to the outside of the site boundary.
(vii) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any ftoor within the
buildings are clearly indicated as required by the conliguration of the staircasesserving the
buildings.
(viii) An independently powered generator of sufficientelectrical capacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( i x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t w i t h i n
t h e b u i l d i n g s .T h i s a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o
w a r n i n g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n ,a n d i n a d d i t i o n . o n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o
b e p r o v i d e d a t e a c hh y d r a n t o u t l e t o n t h e r i n g m a i n s y s t e m .
( x ) A s r e q u i r e db y D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
( x i ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n atlo b e p r o v i d e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e l a y o u t o f t h e c o m p l c x .
( x i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x i v ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l a r e a so f r i s k .
( x v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x v i ) T o b e p r o v i d e dt o c o v e r t h o s ea r e a so f s u c hc o m p l e x e sn o t a d e q u a t e l ys e r v e db y p u b l i cw a t e r
mains.
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(xvii) Approved types as required by the risk.

( x v i i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o t h e p r e m i s e si s p r o v i d e d . a s y s t e m
must be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.
(xix) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
Note: Buildings within such complexes shall conform to the requirementsspecified for similar
premisesin accordancewith this Code.

4.ll Cold storageareas(group I) minor (under 140 m3 capacity)

R EQ UI R E M rl/?"S-SySTEM S/ INSTA L LATION S/ EQU I pM ENT FO R :
(i) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances.

EXTENT
( i ) A s a p p r o p r i a t et o t h e p l a n t a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n .

A DDITIO N A L REQUI REM ENTS

( i ) A l l I i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s s l
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 7 6 : . P a r t 7 : 1 9 7 1o.r b e b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustiblenature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.12 Cold storageareas(group I) major (of and over 140 m3 capacity)

R EQ U I R E MENTS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FOR:
(i) Automatic fixed installation using water
(ii) Fire alarm systems
(iii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances

EXTENT
(i) A dry pipe systemto be provided in the cold room, as definedby Fire Offices'Committee Rules.
(ii) The systemprovided to the building to be extended to cover the cold storagearea.
( i i i ) A s a p p r o p r i a t et o t h e p l a n t a n d c o n s r r u c t i o n .

A DDITIO N A L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 7 6 : P a r t l : 1 9 7 1 . o r b e b r o u g h t
u p t o t h a t s t a n d a r db y u s eo f a n a p p r o v e df l a m e r e t a r d a n tp r o d u c t .
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepirrtment by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r es h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .

4.13 Cold storageareas(group II)

R E Q U I R EM E ^ " ? " S - S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S / E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o i v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o nu s i n gw a t e r
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Emergencygenerators
( v i i ) F i r e h y d r a n t / h o s er c c l s y s t e m s
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(viii) Fire alarm systems

(ix) Gas detection sysrem
(x) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances

EXTENT
(i) As required by that equipment which needsto be automarically actuared.
(ii) Sufficientprovisionsto enableclear audio/visualadviceto be given throughout the entire area.
(iii) In all areas including staircaseswith the exception of cold storage room which should be
provided with a dry pipe systemin accordancewith Fire Offices'Committee Rules.
(iv) Emergency lighting shall be provided throughout rhe entire area.
(v) Sufficient directional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
area are clearly inciicatedas required by the configuration of staircasesserving the area.
(vi) An independently powered generator of sufficient electricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(vii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hose reel tubing.
(viii) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat each hose reel point. This
actuating point should includefacilitiesfor fire pump start and audio warning deviceinitiation.
(ix) To be provided in those areasas required by the risk.
(x) As required by occupancy.

AD D ITIO N A L REQU I REM ENTS

(i) All linings, e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorativepurposesetc. shall be of Class I
or 2 Rate of SuriaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard476: Part 7: 197l, or be brought
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustible nature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storage or use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.14 Commercial buildings-low rise

R EQ U I R E MT'ff IS-SYSTEM S/ IN STA LLATION S/ EQU I PM ENT FO R :
(i) Automatic actuating devices
(ii) Audio/visual advisory systems
(iii) Automatic fixed installationsother than water
(iv) Automatic fixed installationsusing water
(v) Emergency lighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Escalatorsand moving walkways fire and life safetyaspectsof
(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
( x i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s
(xii) Lifts-fire and life safety aspectsof
( x i i i ) P o r t a b l e h a n d - o p e r a t e da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( x i v ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
(i) As required by that equipment which needsto be automatically actuated.
(ii) Sufficient provision to enable clear audio/visual advice to be given throughout the area of
shops and restaurants,where the shopsexceed| 380 m' and t.herestaurantexceed460 m2 of
usable floor area.
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(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occupancy or trade.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwhere coveredby (iii) above.
(v) Emergency lighting shall be provided throughout the entire building and all exit routes
leading to ground level.
(vi) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
(vii) An independentlypowered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(viii) All escalatorsservingthe building shall be connectedto all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that
when the alarm is activatedthe escalatorwill stop and the protectiveshuttersclose.
(ix) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hose reel tubing.
(x) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedat each hose reel point. This
actuating point should include facilities for fire pump start and audio warning device
initiation.
(xi) Lift or lifts as designared.
(xii) AII lifts shall be connectedto fire alarm systemsso that when the alarm system is actuated
they shall return automatically to the lowest levelof dischargeexceptthat, in the caseof lifts
which also servebasements,they must be returned to ground floor level.
(xiii) As required by occupancy.
(xiv) Where a ventilation/air conditioning control systemto a building is provided a systemmust
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITIONAL REQUI REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s , e . g . f o r a c o u s t i c , t h e r mi nasl u l a t i o n o r d e c o r a t i v e p u r p o s e s e t c . sbheaol lf C l a s sI
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m e a s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 7 6 : P a r t 7 : 1 9 7 1 ,o r b e b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustiblenature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.15 Commercial buildings-high rise

R EQ U I R E MENZS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FOR:
(i) Automatic actuatingdevices
(ii) Audio/visual advisory systems
(iii) Automatic fixed installationsother than water
(iv) Automatic fixed installationsusing water
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Escalatorsand moving walkways--fire and life safetyaspectsof
(ix) Fire hydrant hose reel systems
(x) Fire detectionsystems
(xi) Fireman's lifts
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiii) Fire controlcentrc
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(xiv) Fire alarm systems
(xv) Lifts-fire and life safety aspectsof
(xvi) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xvii) Pressurisationof staircases
(xviii) Smoke/Gas extraction systems
(xix) Ventilation/air conditioning control systems

EXTENT
(i) As required by that equipment which needsto be automatically acruated.
(ii) Sufficientprovisions to enableclear audio/visual advice to be given throughout the area.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occuDancyor trade.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwhere coveredby (iii) above.
(v) Emergency lighting shall be provided throughout the entire building and all exir roures
leading to ground level.
(vi) Sufficient directional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of stairtases serving the
building.
(vii) An independently powered generator of sufficientelectrical capacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) All escalatorsand moving walkways serving the building shall be connectedto all systems
giving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is activatedthe escalatorsand movins *uik*ou,
will stop and the protective shuttersclose.
(ix) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hose reel tubins.
(x) Smoke detectionsystemsto be provided in lift lobbies.
( x i ) Lift or lifts as designated.
( x i i ) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lifts including ground floor.
( x i i i ) Minimum of one, additional to be provided according to the complexity of the building.
(xiv) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be located at each hose reel point. This
actuating point should include facilities for fire pump start and audio *arning device
initiation.
(xv) All lifts shall be connected to all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is
actuated they shall return automatically to the lowest level of dischargeexcept that, in the
caseof lifts which also servebasements,they must be returned to ground flooi level.
(xvi) As required by occupancy.
(xvii) Required where natural light and ventilation are not provided.
(xviii) The entire building shall be provided with smoke/gasextracrion sysrems.
(xix) Where a ventilation/air conditioning control systemto a building is provided a sysremmusr
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITIO NA L REQUI REM ENTS

(i) All linings, e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorativepurposesetc. shall be of Class I
or 2 Rate of SurfaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard 476:Part7: l97l.or be brousht
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustible nature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storage or use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.
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4.16 Compositebuildings
R EQUI RE ME'NTS-SYSTEMSiINSTA LLATIONS/EQUIPM ENT FOR:
&
EXTENT FOP.:
The fireserviceinstallations
andequipmentrequiredfor eachof thevarioususages
of a composite
buildingshallconformto the relevantsectionof thisCode.

4.17 Constructionsites
R EQUI RE M'NZS-SYSTEM S/INSTA LLATIONS/EQUIPM ENT FOR:
(i) Portablehand-operated
approvedappliances.
(ii) Temporarywerfire hydrantsystem.

EXTENT
(i) Adequatenumbersto be providedon eachfloor asand whenst.ructurally
completed.
(ii) At leastone hydrantoutlet with sufficientlengthsof hoseand branch to be providedto
covereachfloor whenstructurallycompletedbut at no timeshallthemaximumconstruction
levelexceedthe effective
workingheightof the requiredwet systemin the structureby more
t h a nl 8 m .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREM ENTS

Any intendedstorageor useo[ dangerous goodsas definedin Chapter295of the Lawsof Hong
Kong shouldbe notifiedto the Directorof Fire Services.

4.18 Containerterminalyardsand freightstations

REQUI RE M'NTS-SYSTEM S/INSTAL LATIONS/EQUI PM ENT FOR:
(i) Automaticactuatingdevices
(ii) Audio/visualadvisorysystems
(iii) Automaticfixedinstallations
otherthan water
(iv) Automaticfixedinstallations
usingwater
(v) Emergency
lighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Fire hydrant/hose
reelsysrems
(ix) Fire alarmsystems
(x) Firecontrolcentre
(xi) Fixedautomatically-operated
approvedappliances
(xii) Portablehand-operated
approvedappliances
(xiii) Ring main systems
with fixedpump(s)
(xiv) Specialequipment/requirements

EXTENT
(i) As requiredby that equipmentwhichneedsto be automatically
actuated.
(ii) Sufficient
provisionsto enableclearaudio/visual
adviceto begiventhroughoutthebuildings.
(iii) To be providedto areaswherethe useof wateris undesirable
for the occupancy
or trade.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwherecoveredby (iii) above,includingstaircases.
(v) Emergency lightingshallbe providedthroughoutthe enrirebuildingsand all exir roures
leadingto groundlevel.
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(vi) Sufficient directional and.exit signs to ensure that

all exit routes from any floor within the
buildings are clearly indicated is required by the configuration
of staircasesserving the
buildings.
(vii) An independently powered generator of sufficient electrical
capacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(viii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto
ensurethat every part of the buildings can
be reached by a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshosi
or hose reel tubing.
(ix) one actuating point and one audio warning deviceto
-for be locatedat each hose reel point. This
point should include facilities fire pump srart and audio warning device
ll.,:?:,,,tlg
nltlatlon.
(x) Minimum of one, additional to be provided according
ro the complexity of the building.
(xi) As required by occupancy.
(xii) As required by occupancy.
(xiii) To be provided to cover thoseareasof such complexesnot
adequatelyservedby public water
mains.
(xiv) As required by Director of Fire Services.

ADDITION AL REQUI REM ENTS

Any intended storageol us-e.ofdangerousgoods as defined in
Chapter 295 ofthe Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.
Note: Buildings within such complexes shall conform to the requirements
specified for similar
premisesin accordancewith this Code.

4.19 Curtain walled buildings below six storeys in height

R EQ UI R E MEff TS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA L LATIONS/ EQ U I PM
ENT FO R:
Normal requirementsaccording to occupancy.

4.20 Curtain walled buildings abovesix storeys in height

REQ U I RE MEN?'S-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA L LATION S/ EQ U I PM
ENT FO R :
Normal requirementsaccording to occupancy-Where a sprinkler
systemis required,this shall be
one grade in excessof that normalry required for ihe accepted
risk category.
e.g. XLH (extra light hazard) becomesoH l (ordina ry hazard
Group I);
oH3(s) (ordinary hazard Group 3 speciar)becomesXHH (extra
high hazard).
4.21 Dangerous goodsstores under 42 m3 capacity
R EQ UI RE MENTS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTAL LATIONS/ EQU IPM E NT FO R:
(i) Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances.
(ii) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances.

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(ii) As required by the risk.

4.22 Dangerous goods store of 42 m3 capacity and above

RE Q UI RE M E N T S - S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S / E Q U I P M
ENT FOR;
(i) Automatic actuating devices
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
(iii) Exit signs
(iv) Fire alarm systems
(v) Fire detection systems
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(vi) Fixed automatically-opcratedapproved appliances

(vii) Fixed foam sysrems
(viii) Gas detectionsystems
( i x ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a r e a
d p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
(x) Speciae
l quipment/requiremenrs

EXTEAIT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u r o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e dt o a r e a sw h e r e t h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n < j e s i r a b lfeo r t h c o c c u p a n c yo r t r a d e .
( i i i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n s t o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i r r o u r e sf r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e ss e r v i n g t h e
building.
( i v ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d c v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c he x i t f r o m t h e s t o r e .
T h i s a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d ef a c i l i t i e sl o r a u d i o w , a r n i n sd e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n .
(v) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
(vi) As required by the risk.
( v i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l a r e a so f r i s k .
(ix) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
(x) As required by the Director o[ Fire Services.

4.23 Demolitionsites
R E Q U I R E M E^"rS-S YSTEM S/ I N STA L LAT rON S/,EeU I pM E NT FO R :
E a c h s i t es h a l lb e p a t r o l l e dr o u n d t h e c l o c k b y n o t l c s st h a n o n c f i r e p a t r o l m a n w h o h a s a c c c s st o
f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e ras n d a c c e s st o a t e l e p h o n ef o r r e p o r t i n ga f i r e o r o t h e r c a l a m i t y .

. T h e s er e q u i r e m e n t s h a l lo n l y a p p l y t o p r e m i s c sw h i c h w e r cp r o v i d e dw i t h . i n t e r a l i a . a w e r s y s r c m
i n i t s c o m p l e t e df o r m . a n d c a n b e w i t h d r a w n o n l y :
( i ) w h e n t h e h i g h e s tp o i n t f r o m g r o u n d l e v e lf a l l s b e l o w l 8 m f o r a s i r ea r e a b e l o u , 9 3 0m 2 :
o r ( i i ) w h e n t h e h i g h e s tp o i n t f r o m g r o u n d l e v e lf a l l s b e l o w 9 m f o r a s i r ea r e aa b o v c 9 3 0 m : .

A DDITIONA L REQU I REM ENTS

A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a - g oe r u s eo f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n c di n C h a p t c r 2 9 5 o f t h c L a w s o f H o n , s
K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .

4.24 Domesticbuildings-low rise (up to and includingthreestorcysin height)

R E Q U IR E M E l / r S S Y S T E M S / T N S T A L L A T I O N S i ' E Q U I p M E N TF O R :
Portable hand-operatedapproved applianccs.

EXTENT
O n e p e r f l o o r p l u s a d d i t i o n a lf o r c a r - p o r t s .

ADDITIO NA L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r c l c c o r a t i v p
c u r p o s c sc t c . s h a l l b c c l f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r c4l 7 6 :P a r t 7 : 1 9 7l . o r b c b r o u s h t
u p t o t h a t s t a n d a r db y u s eo f a n a p p r o v e df l a m c r e t a r d a n tp r o d u c t .
I n b o t h c a s e sc e r t i f i c a t i o ni s r e q u i r e dt o b e s u b m i t t e dt o F i r c S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m c n t b v t h c
p e r s o n / Sr e s p o n s i b l ef o r s u c hw o r k .
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l cn a t u r c s h a l l b c p c r r n i t t c d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o c l sa s d c f i n c d i n C h a p r c r 2 9 5 o l t h c L a r r s g f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r c S e r l r c c s .
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4.25 Domestic buildings-low rise (over 3 storeys in height)

R EQ U r R E M E,^/IS-SYSTEM S/ r NSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I pM ENT FO R:
(i) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(ii) Fire alarm systems
(iii) Fireman's lifts--if lift(s) is/are installed

EXTENT
(i) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hosereelson each floor to ensurethat every part of each
floor can be reachedby a lengthof not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hosereeltubing.
( i i ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l di n c l u d eq u a l i t i e sf o r t h e p u m p s t a r ta n d a u d i o w a r i n g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n .
(iii) Lift or lifts as designated.

ADDITIONA L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c ,t h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l lb e o f C l a s s I
or 2 Rate of SurfaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard476: PartT: 1971.or be brought
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
No decoration of a readily combustible nature shall be permitted.
(ii) Any intended storage or use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chaptcr 295 of thc Laws of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.26 Domestic buildings-high rise

R EQ U I R E ME'NTS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FO R:
(i) Emergencylighting
(ii) Emergencygenerators
(iii) Exit signs
(iv) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(v) Fire alarm systems
( v i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(vii) Fireman's lifts
(viii) Lifts-fire and life safety aspectsof
(ix) Pressurisationof staircases

EXTENT
( i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l lb e p r o v i d e dt o a l l s t a i r c a s e sp,a s s a g easn d p u b l i c a r e a si n c l u d i n gl i f t
lobbies on all floors and refuge areas.
(ii) Emergencygeneratorsof sufficientelectricalcapacity to supply power for the fire protection
a n d l i f e s a f e t ys y s t e m sr c q u i r e dt o b c i n s t a l l e di n t h e b u i l d i n g .
( i i i ) S u l T i c i e n dt i r e c t i o n a l a n d e x i t s i g n s t o e n s u r e t h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e s f r o m p u b l i c a r e a s t o
staircasesare clearly indicated.
(iv) There shall be sulficient hydrants and hose reels on each floor to ensure that every part of
each floor can be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hosereel
tubing.
( v ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d c v i c e
initiation.
( v i ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l l i f t l o b b i e ss e r v i n gF i r e m a n ' sl i f t s i n c l u d i n gg r o u n d f l o o r .
(vii) Lift or liftsas dcsignated.
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( v i i i ) A l l l i f t s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m sw h i c h g i v e a l a r m o f f i r e s o t h a t w h e n t h e a l a r m
is
actuated they shall return automatically to the lowest level of dischargeexcept that. in the
caseof lifts which also servebasements,they must be returned to grouid flooi level.
( i x ) R e q u i r e dw h e r en a t u r a l l i g h t a n d v e n t i l a t i o na r e n o t p r o v i d e d .

A DDITIO N A L REQUIREM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ' e . g . f o r a c o u s t i c , t h e r mi na sl u l a t i o n o r d e c o r a r i v e p u r p o s e s e t c . sbheaol lf
C l a s sI
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c e S p r e a d oF f l a m e a s p e r B r i t i s h S t a n d a r4d7 6 : P a r t 7 : l g : - l . o r b e b r o u s h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServiccsDepartment by thc
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
No decorationof a readily combustiblenature shall be permitted.
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s
of
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.27 Electricalequipment:Incorporatingtransformers,switchgearaboveI kilovolt,

generators/alternatorsrequiring separateinstallations
R EQU I RE Md1lTS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA LLATIONSi/ EQU I PM ENT FOR:
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r r h a n w a r e r
(iii) Fire detecrionsysrems
(iv) Portable hand-operatedappliances

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c r u a t c d .
(ii) Approved type as required by the Director of Fire Services.
(iii) Approved typc as required by the Director of Fire Services.
( i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r c S e r v i c e s .

4.28 Explosiveproductionand/or storages

R EQ U I R E ME.NTS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIoNSi EQU I PM ENT Fo R :
M a n a g e m e n t s h a l ld i r e c t t h e i r e n q u i r i e st o r e s p e c t i v lei c e n s i n ga u t h o r i t i e sv. i z . C o m m i s s i o n c ro f
M i n e s a n d c o m m i s s i o n e ro f P o l i c ei n c o n j u n c t i o nw i t h t h e B u i l d i n gA u t h o r i t y .

4.29 Garages
R E Q U r R EM f f l r S - S y S T E M S i r N S T A L L A T T O N S /E Q U r p M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s r e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a r e r
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Fire hydranti hose reel systems
(vii) Fire alarm systems
( v i i i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( i x ) S m o k e i g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTEAIT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p r n e n tw h i c h n e c d st o b e a u r o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a r c d .
( i i ) A s d c t e r m i n e db y t h e r i s k .
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( i i i ) A s d e t e r m i n e db y t h e r i s k .
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l lb e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e p r e m i s e sa n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s .
(v) Sufficiendt i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m t h e p r e m i s e sw i t h i n t h e
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
(vi) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the premisescan
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
( v i i ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e l p o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d ef a c i l i t i c sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o v i s u a lw a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiationwithin the premises.
( v i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(ix) Approved type as required by the risk.
( x ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o t h e p r e m i s e si s p r o v i d e d a s y s t e m
m u s t b e p r o v i d e dt o p r e v e n tt h e s p r e a do f s m o k e a n d c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .

ADDITIONA L REQUI REM ENTS

A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s eo f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f H o n g
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.30 Hotels-low rise

RE Q Ur REM E 1 l I S - S Y S T E M S /r N S T A L L A T I O N S i E Q U r p M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a l a d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
( v i i i ) E s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g w a l k w a y s - f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t ya s p e c t so f
(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
(xi) Fire detection systems
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s - i f l i f t ( s ) i s / a r ei n s t a l l e d
( x i i i ) F i r c m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiv) Firecontrol centre
(xv) Lifts fire and life safety aspectsof
( x v i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c c s
( x v i i ) P r e s s u r i s a t i o on f s t a i r c a s e s
( x v i i i ) S m o k e t G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t c m s
( x i x ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t c m s

EXTEIVT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h r e q u i r e st o b c a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i c n tp r o v i s i o n t o e n a b l ec l e a r a u d i o , l v i s u aal d v i c e t o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h c a r e a o f
e d u c a t i o n a le s t a b l i s h m e n tasn d c l u b p r e m i s e sw h e r e t h c s cp r c m i s c se r c e e d4 6 0 r n 2 o f u s a b l e
floor area.
( i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o a r e a sw h e r et h e u s c o l w a t e r i s u n d e s i r a b l ef o r t h e o c c u p a n c yo r t r a d e .
( i v ) S p r i n k l c rs y s t c ms h o u l dc o v c ra l l a r c a si n c l u d i n gc o n r r n o nc o r r i d o r s .
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( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n - ca n d a l l e x i r r o u r c s
leading to ground level.
( v i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration o f s t a i r c a s e ss e r v i n g t h e
building.
(vii) An independently powered generator of sufficientelectricalc a p a c i t y t o m e e t t h e e s s e n t i a l
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) A l l e s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g w a l k w a y ss e r v i n gt h e b u i l d i n g s h a l l b e c o n n e c r e dt o a l l s y s t e m s
g i v i n g a l a r m o f f i r e s o t h a t w h e n t h e a l a r m i s a c t i v a t e d ,t h e e s c a l a t o r as n d m o v i n g w a l k w a v s
will stop and the protectiveshuttersclose.
( i x ) T h e r es h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n ht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r et h a t e v e r yp a r t o f t h e b u i l d i n g c a n
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hose reel tubing.
(x) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be locatedar each hose recl point. This
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o * a . n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
( x i ) A s m o k e d e t e c t i o ns y s t e mt o b e p r o v i d e d i n a l l a r e a su s e df o r s l e e p i n ga c c o m m o d a t i o na n d
alsoin litt lobbies.
(xii) Lift or lifts as designated.
(xiii) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lifts including ground floor.
( x i v ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n a lt o b e p r o v i d e da c c o r d i n gt o t h e c o m p l e x i t yo f t h e b u i l d i n g .
(xv) All lifts shall be connected to all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is
actuatedthey shall return automatically to the lowest levelol dischargeexccptthat in the case
of lifts which also servebasements,they must be returned to g.ound floor l-evel.
(xvi) As required by occupancy.
(xvii) Required where natural light and ventilation are not provided.
(xviii) The entire basement of all structures in this category shall be provided with smoke,gas
extraction systems,except when these structures are 3 storey or less in height and have a
v o l u m e o f l e s st h a n 7 0 0 0 m 3 .
( x i x ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mi s p r o v i d e d ,a s y s t e mm u s t b e p r o v i d e d
t o p r e v e n tt h c p a s s a g co I s m o k e a n d c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .

A D DITIO N A L REQU I RE M ENTS

(i) All linings, e.g. for acoustic,thermal insulation or decorativepurposeserc. shall be of Class I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c e S p r e a d o fF l a m e a s p e r B r i t i s h S t a n d a r4d7 6 : P a r t 7 : l g 7 l . o r b e b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment bv the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g co r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t c r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.31 Hotels-high rise

R E Q UI RE M E | I T S - S Y S T E M S /I N S T A L L A T I O N S / E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s r e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n g w a t e r
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygencrators
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(viii) Escalatorsand moving walkways-fire and life safetyaspecrsof

(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
(xi) Fire detection systems
(xii) Fireman's lifts-lift(s) is/are installed
( x i i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiv) Fire control centre
(xv) Lifts-fire and life safetyaspectsof
(xvi) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xvii) Pressurisationof staircases
(xviii) Smoke/Gas extraction systems
( x i x ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h r e q u i r e st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n t o e n a b l ec l e a r a u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e a r e a o f
educationae l s t a b l i s h m e n tasn d c l u b p r e m i s e sw h e r et h e s ep r e m i s e se x c e e d4 6 0 m ' o f u s a b l e
floor area.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occupancyor trade.
(iv) Sprinkler systemshould cover all areasincluding common corridors.
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
leading to ground level.
(vi) Sufficient directional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration of staircasesserving the
building.
(vii) An independently powered generator of sufficientelect.ricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) A l l e s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g w a l k w a y ss e r v i n gt h e b u i l d i n g s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m s
g i v i n g a l a r m o f f i r e s o t h a t w h e n t h e a l a r m i s a c t i v a t e d t, h e e s c a l a t o r a
s nd moving walkways
will stop and the protective shuttersclose.
(ix) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
( x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t . T h i s
actuating point should include lacilities for fire pump start and audio ',1'arningdcvice
initiation.
(xi) A smoke detectionsystem to be provided in all areasused for sleepingaccommodation and
also in lift lobbies.
(xii) Lift or lifts as designated.
(xiii) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lilts including ground floor.
(xiv)Minimumofone,additionaltobeprovidedaccordingtothecomplexityofthebuilding.
( x v ) A l l l i f t s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m sg i v i n g a l a r m o f f i r e s o t h a t w h e n t h c a l a r m i s
a c t u a t e dt h e y s h a l lr e t u r n a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o t h e l o w e s tl e v e lo f d i s c h a r g e x c e p tt h a t i n t h e c a s e
o f l i f t s w h i c h a l s o s e r v eb a s e m e n t st,h e y m u s t b e r e t u r n e dt o c r o u n d f l o o r l e v e l .
(xvi) As required by occupancy.
( x v i i ) R e q u i r e dw h e r en a t u r a l l i g h t a n d v e n t i l a t i o na r e n o t p r o v i d e d .
( x v i i i ) T h e e n t i r e b a s e m e n to f a l l s t r u c t u r e si n t h i s c a t e g o r y s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h s m o k e , r g a s
extraction systems.
( x i x ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mi s p r o v i d e d .a s y s t e mm u s t b e p r o v i d e d
t o p r e v e n t t h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k e a n d c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .
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A D DITION A L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c ,t h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s sI
or 2 Rate of SurlaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard 476:Part 7: 197l. or be brou-sht
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDeparrmenr by the
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r es h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
Hong Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.32 Industrial/godown buildings-low rise

R EQ U r R E MrllrS-SySTEM S/ r NSTA L LATTONS/ EQU r pM ENT FOR:
(i) Automatic actuating devices
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detectionsystems
(xi) Fireman's lifts
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiii) Fire controlcentre
(xiv) Lifts-fire and life safety aspectsof
(xv) Portable hand-operatedapprovcd applianccs
( x v i ; S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x v i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n r r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n pt r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a ra u d i o / v i s u a a
l d v i c ct o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h c b u i l d i n g .
( i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e dt o a r e a sw h e r e t h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n d e s i r a b l cf o r t h e o c c u p a n c yo r t r a d c .
( i v ) I n a l l a r e a si n c l u d i n gs t a i r c a s ee x c e p t i n gw h e r ec o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e .
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i r . r o u r e s
leading to ground level.
(vi) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
b u i l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d .a s r e q u i r c d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s c ss c r v i n g t h c
building.
( v i i ) A n i n d e p e n d e n t l yp o w e r e d g e n e r a t o ro f s u f f i c i e n te l e c t r i c a cl a p a c i t y t o m e e t t h c e s s e n t i a l
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) T h e r e s h a l l b e s u l i c i e n t h y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r ct h a t e v e r yp a r t o f t h e b u i l d i n g c a n
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshoseor hose reel tubing.
( i x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e l p o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d c f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d c v i c c
initiation.
( x ) I n a l l a r e a sn o t c o v c r c db y a s p r i n k l e rs y s t c m .
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(xi) Lift or lifts as designared.

(xii) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lifts including ground floor.
( x i i i ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n a lt o b e p r o v i d e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e c o m p l e x i t y o f t h e b u i l d i n g .
(xiv) All lifts shall be connected to all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is
a c t u a t e dt h e y s h a l l r e t u r n a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o t h e l o w e s t l e v e lo f d i s c h a r g ee x c e p tt h a t . i n t h e
caseof lifts which also servebasements,they must be returned to ground floor level.
(xv) As required by occupancy.
( x v i ) T h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h s m o k e / g a se x t r a c r i o ns y s r e m s .
( x v i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n gi s p r o v i d e d ,a s y s r e mm u s r
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITIONAL REQUI REM ENTS

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.33 Industrial/godownbuildings-high rise

R EQ UI R E MEI/IS-SYSTEM Si I NSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FO R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
(ii) Audio/visual advisory sysrems
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Fire hydrant/hose reel sysrems
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detection systems
(xi) Fireman's lifts
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiii) Fire control cenrre
(xiv) Lifts-fire and life safety aspecrsof
(xv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( x v i ) S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x v i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTEIVT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a ra u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u tt h e b u i l d i n - e .
( i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o a r e a sw h e r et h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n d c s i r a b l cf o r t h e o c c u p a n c yo r t r a d c .
( i v ) I n a l l a r e a si n c l u d i n gs t a i r c a s ee x c e p t i n gw h e r ec o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e .
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i r r o u r e s
leading to ground level.
( v i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m a n y ' f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e s e r v i n g t h e
building.
( v i i ) A n i n d e p e n d e n t l yp o w e r e d g e n c r a t o ro f s u f l l c i e n te l e c t r i c a lc a p a c i t l ,t o m e e t t h e e s s e n t i a l
s e r v i c e si t i s r e q u i r c dt o p r o v i d e .
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(viii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
(ix) One actuating point and one audio warning deviceto be located at each hose reel poinr. This
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
(x) In all areasnot covered by a sprinkler system.
(xi) Lift or lifts as designared.
(xii) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lifts including ground floor.
(xiii)Minimumofone,additionaltobeprovidedaccordingtothecomplexityotthebuilding.
(xiv) All lifts shall be connected to all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is
actuated they shall return automatically to the lowest level of dischargeexcept that. in the
caseof lifts which also servebasements,they must be returned to sround floor level.
(xv) As required by occupancy.
( x v i ) T h e e n t i r eb u i l d i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h s m o k e / g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s r e m s .
( x v i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d ,a s y s r e mm u s t
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITION A L REQU I REM ENTS

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as definedin Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.y Institutional buildings-low rise

R EQ U I R E METITS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONSi EQU I PM ENT FO R:
(i) Automatic actuating devices
(ii) Audioi visual advisory systems
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators(in hospitalsand prisons only)
(viii) Fire hydrant/hose reel sysrems
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detection systems
( x i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s( i n h o s p i t a l sa n d p r i s o n so n l y )
(xiii) Lifts-fire and life safetyaspectsof
(xiv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( x v ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c r u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a r a u d i o iv i s u a l a d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e a r e a o f
e d u c a t i o n a el s t a b l i s h m e n tasn d c l u b p r e m i s e sw , h e r et h e s ep r e m i s e se x c e e d4 6 0 m ' o f u s a b l c
floor area.
( i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o a r e a sw h e r et h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n d e s i r a b l cf o r t h c o c c u n a n c vo r t r a d c .
( i v ) I n a l l a r e a se x c e p t i n gw h e r ec o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e .
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e . r i r r o u r e s
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
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( v i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e ss e r v i n g t h e
buildins.
(vii) An independently powered generator of sufficient electricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) T h e r e s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n ht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r et h a t e v e r yp a r t o f t h e b u i l d i n g c a n
be reachedby a length of not more than 30 m of Firc Serviceshoseor hosc rccl tr"rbing.
( i x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
(x) A smoke detectionsystemto be provided in all areas usedfor sleepingaccommodation and
also in lift lobbies.
(xi) Lift or lifts as designated.
( x i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l l i f t l o b b i e ss e r v i n gF i r e m a n ' sL i f t s i n c l u d i n gg r o u n d f l o o r .
( x i i i ) A l l l i f , t s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m sg i v i n g a l a r m o f f i r e s o t h a t w h e n t h e a l a r m i s
actuated they shall return automatically to the lowest lcvel of dischargeexcept that. in the
caseof lifts which also servebasements.thev must be returned to sround floor level.
(xiv) As required by occupancy.
( x v ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t c mt o a b u i l d i n gi s p r o v i d c d ,a s y s r e mm u s r
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

ADDITIO I{A L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o fS u r l a c e S p r e a d oFfl a m e a s p e r B r i t i s h S t a n d a4r7d6 : P a r t l : 1 9 1l . o r b e b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use ofan approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to bc submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by the
person/s responsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o l t h e L a w s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
(iii) Protection for hospital lifts which are designatedfor evacuationpurpose shall satisfy every
c o n d i t i o n f o r a F i r e m a n ' sL i f t w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o no f t h e i n t e r n a l f l o o r a r e a o f c a r . a n d t h e
minimum rated load factors.

4.35 Institutionalbuildings-highrise
R E Q UI R E M ' N T S - S Y S T E M S /I N S T A L L A T I O N S i E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a l a d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x c d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
( v i i i ) F i r e h y d r a n t / h o s er e e ls y s t e m s
(ix) Fire alarm systems
(x) Fire detection systems
( x i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i l t s
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiii) Fire control centre
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(xiv) Lifts-fire and life safetyaspectsof

(xv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xvi) Pressurizationof staircases
( x v i i ) S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x v i i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
(ii) Sufficienpt r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a r a u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e a r e a o f
educationalestablishmentsand club premises.where thesepremisesexceed460 m2 of usable
floor area.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occupancyor trade.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwhere covered by (iii) above.
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
(vi) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
building are clearly indicated as required by thc configuration of staircasesscrving the
building.
(vii) An independentlypowered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
(viii) There shall be sufficienthydrants and hose reelsto ensurethat every part of the building can
be reachedby a length o[not more than 30 m of Fire Serviceshose or hose reel tubing.
( i x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh o s e r e e lp o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o w a r n i n g d e v i c e
initiation.
(x) A smoke detectionsystemto be provided in all areasused for sleepingaccommodation and
alsoin lift lobbies.
(xi) Lift or lifts as designated.
(xii) To be provided in all lift lobbies serving Fireman's Lifts including ground floor.
( x i i i ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n a lt o b e p r o v i d e da c c o r d i n gt o t h e c o m p l e x i t yo f t h e b u i l d i n g .
(xiv) All lifts shall be connected to all systemsgiving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is
a c t u a t e dt h e y s h a l l r e t u r n a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o t h e l o w e s tl e v e lo f d i s c h a r g ee x c e p tt h a t . i n t h e
caseof lifts which also servebasements.thev must be returned to sround floor levcl.
(xv) As required by occupancy.
( x v i ) R e q u i r e dw h e r en a t u r a l l i g h t a n d v e n t i l a t i o na r e n o t p r o v i d e d .
( x v i i ) T h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n gs h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h s m o k e / g a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s .
( x v i i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n gi s p r o v i d e d .a s y s t e mm u s t
b e p r o v i d e dt o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k ea n d c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .

A DDITIO AIA L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s .e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a l i n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c . s h a l l b e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c cS p r e a do f F l a m c a s p er B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 7 6 : P a r t T : 1 9 71 .o r b c b r o u g h t
up to that standard by use of an approved flame retardant product.
In both casescertification is required to be submitted to Fire ServicesDepartment by thc
person/sresponsibleflor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l cn a t u r es h a l l b e p c r m i t t c d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r c S c r v i c c s .
( i i i ) P r o t e c t i o nf o r h o s p i t a ll i f t s w h i c h a r e d e s i g n a t e df o r e v a c u a t i o np u r p o s es h a l l s a t i s f ye v e r y
c o n d i t i o n f o r a F i r e m a n ' sL i f t w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o no f t h c i n t e r n a l f l o o r a r c a o f c a r . a n d t h e
m i n i m u m r a t e dl o a d f a c t o r s .
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4.36 Kitchens (other than kitchens in domestic premises)
R EQ U I R E M EN1"S-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FO R :
Kitchens shall normally be required to incorporate the fire protection and life saf'etysystemsin
the
b u i l d i n gi n w h i c h t h e y a r e l o c a t e dw i t h t h e a d d i t i o n o f a n y t p . i i u l e q u i p m e n r / r e q u i r e m e n t s
as may be
required by the Director of Fire Services.

4.37 Lift motor rooms

R EQ U I R E M'I/7"S-SYSTEM S/ I N STA L LATIO N S/ EQ U I PM E N T FO R :
Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances.

EXTENT
As required by occupancy.

4.38 Marine vessels(definedas ships for boats) under repair alongside

REQ U I R E |VI'NTS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I PM ENT FO R :
Any vesselfitted with a fire main and under control of the shipyard (repairs)shall:
( i ) h a v e t h e f i r e m a i n o p e r a t i v e ,o r a p r o p e r a l t e r n a t i v et o f u n c t i o n i n t h e r o l e
ol the firemain;
(ii) effectivecommunication must be maintained betweenthe vesseland the fire
control centre of
the shipyard.

4.39 Mechanical plant rooms (group I)

R EQ U I R E MEI/?"S_SYSTEMS/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQU I pM ENT FOR:
Note: Plant Rooms to excludeopen gas fired appliances
(i) Automatic actuating devices
(ii) Automatic fixed installationsother than water
(iii) Fire detection sysrems
(iv) Fixed auromarically-operatedapproved appliances
(v) Gas detection systems
(vi) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( v i i ) S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( v i i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u r o m a t i c a l l ya c r u a t e d .
(ii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occupancy
or trade.
(iii) As required by Director of Fire Services.
( i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(vii) Approved type as required by the risk.
( v i i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d
a s y s r e mm u s t
b e p r o v i d e d t o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k ea n d c o m b u s t i o np r 6 d u i t s .

A DDITIO NA L REQUI REM ENTS

Any intended storageor use of dangerousgoods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.40 lVlechanicalplant rooms (group II)

RE Q UI R E M E N T S - S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S i E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
Itlote: Plant Rooms to excludeopen gas fired appliances
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a r e r
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(iii) Emergencygenerators
(iv) Emergencylighting
(v) Exit signs
(vi) Fire detectionsystems
(vii) Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances
(viii) Gas detectionsystems
(ix) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
( x ) S m o k e l G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
( x i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
(ii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the occupancy or trade.
(iii) An independentlypowered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u tt h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n ga n d a l l e x i t r o u t e s .
(v) Sufficientdirectional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes from any floor within the
building are clearly indicated as required by the configuration ol staircasesserving the
building.
(vi) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
( v i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(ix) As required by the risk.
(x) Approved type as required by risk.
( x i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d a s y s t e mm u s t
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

A DDITIONA L REQUI REM ENTS

Any intended storageor use o[dangerous goods as defined in Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hon-e
Kong should be notified to the Director of Fire Services.

4.41 Open sites of public assembly

R EQ U I R E ME'N?"S-SYSTEM S/ IN STA LLATION S/ EQ U I PM ENT:
&
EXTENT FOR:
R e l e v a n tl i c e n s i n ga u t h o r i t i e sp e r t i n e n t t o t h e a p p l i c a t i o n ss h a l l b e c o n s u l t e df o r t h e r e q u i s i t e
requirementswith due recognition being given to the contentsof this Code.

4.42 Passengerterminals/stations
R E Q UI R E M ' I l T S - S Y S T E M S /I N S T A L L A T I O N S / E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
S u c h t e r m i n a l s / s t a t i o n tso b e t h e s u b j e c to f i n d i v i d u a l c o n s i d e r a t i o nb y t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e
Services,taking into account their size and complexity. Requirementswill be based generallyon the
v a r i o u s u s a g e so f t h e t e r m i n a l s /s t a t i o n s i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e r e l e v a n ts e c t i o n so f t h i s C o d e f o r
, i t h a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t sf o r o t h e r a r e a sa s c o n s i d e r e dn c c e s s a r ye . g . p a s s e n g e r
s i m i l a r u s a g e sw
movement areas.

4.43 Petro-chemicalcomplexes
R EQ U r R E MEl/IS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA L LATION Si EQU I PM ENT l- O R :
( i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c c s
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( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( v ) D u s t d e t e c t i o ns y s t e m s
(vi) Emergency generators
( v i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(viii) Fire alarm sysrems
(ix) Fire control centre
(x) Fire detection systems
(xi) Fixed automatically-operatedapproved appliances
(xii) Fixed foam sysrems
(xiii) Gas detection systems
(xiv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xv) Ring main sysremswith fixed pump/s
(xvi) Smoke/Gas extraction systems
( x v i i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s
(xviii) Specialequipmenr/requirements

EXTENT
( i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a ra u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n
t h r o u g h o u tt h e c o m p l e x .
( i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e c l st o b e a u r o m a t i c a l l ya c r u a r e d .
( i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o a r e a sw h e r et h e u s eo f w a t e r i s u n d e s i r a b l ef o r
the risk.
(iv) In all areas including staircaseexceptingwhere coveredby (iii) above.
( v ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l a r e a sw h e r et h e r ei s a p o t e n t i a ld u s t e x p l o s i o n
hazard.
(vi) An independently powered generator of sufficient electricalcapacity
to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o a l l b u i l d i n g sw i r h i n r h e
complexand in addition.
s u c h l i g h t i n g s h a l l a l s o b e p r o v i d e dt o e n s u r ea d e q u i t e e x t e r n a li l l u m i n a t i o n t o p e r m i t
safe
e v a c u a t i o nt o t h e o u t s i d eo f t h e s i t e b o u n d a r y .
( v i i i ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t
e a c hh o s er e e lp o i n t w i t h i n
the building: a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e f a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r c p u m p s r a r r a n d a u d i o
Thjt
w a r n i n g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n ,a n d i n a d d i t i o n ,o n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n i a u d ' i ow a r n i n g
device
t o b e p r o v i d e da t e a c hh y d r a n t o u t l e t o n t h e r i n g m a i n s y s t e m .
( i x ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n at lo b e p r o v i d e d a c c o r d i n g r o t h e l a y o u t o f t h e c o m p l e x .
(x) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
( x i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d i n a l l a r e a so f r i s k .
( x i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
(xv) To be provided to cover thoseareasof such complexesnot adequatelyserved public
by water
mains.
(xvi) Approved type as required by thc risk.
( x v i i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d
a s y s l e mm u s r
b e p r o v i d e d t o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k e a n d c o m b u s t i o np r 6 d u c t s .
(xviii) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
l { o t e : B u i l d i n g s w i t h i n s u c h c o m p l e x e ss h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t ss p e c i f i e d
for sirnilar
p r e m i s c si n a c c o r d a n c cw i t h t h i s C o d c .
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4.44 Placesof public entertainmentwithin low rise building

REQ U I RE M6NZS-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATIONS/ EQ U I PM ENT FOR:
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
(ii) Audio/visual advisory systems
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Escalatorsand moving walkways-fire and life safetyaspccts
of
(ix) Fire hydrant/hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
(xi) Fire detectionsystems
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i f r s
(xiii) Lifts-fire and lif-esafetyaspectsof
(xiv) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xv) Smoke/Gas extraction systems
( x v i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c r u a r e d .
(ii) Sufficienp t r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a ra u d i o iv i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t r h e
area.
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the useof water is unsuitablefor
the usa-ee of the area e.g. the
pin setting area in a bowling alley.
(iv) In all areasexceptingwhere covered by (iii) above.
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e
building and all exit routcs
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
( v i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c . t i o n aal n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t e sf r o m
any floor within the
p u l l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e ss e r v r n g t h e
building.
(vii) An independentlypowered generator of sufficientelectricalcapacity
to meet the essential
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) A l l e s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g w a l k w a y ss e r v i n gt h e b u i l d i n g s h a l l
b e c o n n e c r e dt o a l l s y s r e m s
giving alarm of fire so that when the alarm is activatedth-eescalatorsand
movine *a|-k*ays
w i l l s t o p a n d t h e p r o t e c t i v es h u t t e r sc l o s e .
( i x ) T h e r e s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e nht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r et h a t e v e r yp a r t
of the buildingcan
b e r e a c h e db y a l e n g t ho f n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 m o I F i r e S e r v i c e sh o s s o r h o s er e e l t u b i n g .
( x ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t
e a c hh o s er e e lp o r n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n g p o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d e l a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n < Ia u d i o w a r n i n g
dcvice
initiation.
( x i ) A s m o k ed e t e c t i o ns y s t e mt o b e p r o v i d e di n a d d i t i o n r o t h c f i x c di n s t a l l a r i o n s ( i i i )
ar and (iv)
above in those areasof specialrisk e.g. Cinema Projection Rooms, Theatre St,,ges.Dressing
Roomsetc.
(xii) Lift or lifts as designated.
( x i i i ) A I I l i f t s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m sw h i c h g i v e a l a r m o f f i r e
so that when the alarm is
a c t u a t e dt h e y s h a l l r e t u r n a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o t h e l o w e s tl e v c l o f d i s c h a r g cc x c c p t t h a r . i n
the
caseof lifts which also servebasements,they must be returneclto gtorn-,1flooi level.
( x i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y o c c u p a n c y .
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(xv) Shall be provided to each area where the volume exceeds7 000 m3.
( x v i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d .a s y s t e mr n u s t
be provided to prevent the passageof smoke and combustion products.

A D DITIO N A L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l l b e o f C l a s s I
or 2 Rate of SurfaceSpreadof Flame as per British Standard476'.Part'l: 197l, or be brought
up to that standard by use of an approved ffame retardant product.
I n b o t h c a s e sc e r t i f i c a t i o ni s r e q u i r e dt o b e s u b m i t t e dt o F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n tb y t h e
person/s responsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d ef i n e d i n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
( i i l ) R e s t a u r a n l . s : - N oc o o k i n g o u t s i d et h e k i t c h e n .W a t e r b o i l i n g w i t h e l e c t r i c i t yi s p e r m i t t e d .

4.45 Placesof publicentertainmentwithin high risc building

R EQ U I R E M r,ryIS,-SYSTEM S/ INSTA LLATTONS/ EQU r PM ENT FOR :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s t e m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e d i n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
(v) Emergencylighting
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Emergencygenerators
(viii) Escalatorsand moving walkways-fire and life safetyaspectsof
(ix) Fire hydranti hose reel systems
(x) Fire alarm systems
(xi) Fire detection systems
( x i i ) F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s
( x i i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e i n s
(xiv) Fire control centre
(xv) Lifts-fire and life safetyaspectsof
(xvi) Portable hand-operatedapproved appliances
(xvii) Pressurizationof staircases
( x v i i i ) S m o k e / G a se x t r a c t i o ns y s t c m s
( x i x ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m s

EXTENT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b c a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a t e d .
( i i ) S u f f i c i e n tp r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a r a u d i o / v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e a r e a .
(iii) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablefor the usageof the area.
( i v ) I n a l l a r e a se x c e p t i n gw h e r cc o v e r e db y ( i i i ) a b o v e .
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d a l l e r i t r o u t e s
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
( v i ) S u f f i c i e n td i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n s t o e n s u r et h a t a l l e x i t r o u t c s f r o m a n y f l o o r w i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e ss e r v i n g t h e
buildinq.
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( v i i ) A n i n d e p e . n d e n t lpyo w e r e d g e n e r a t o ro f s u f h c i e n t
e l e c t r i c a lc a p a c i t y t o m e e t t h e c - s s c n r i a l
servicesit is required to provide.
( v i i i ) A l l e s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g w a l k w a y ss e r v i n g
t h c b u i l d i n g s h a l l b c c o n n e c r c dr o a l l s v s r e m s
giving alarm of fire so that when thl alarm ii acrivared
thc escalato^ un,t n-'ouii*"ri,,li;;;;
w i l l s t o p a n d t h e p r o t e c t i v es h u t t e r sc l o s e .
( i x ) T h e r es h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n ht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l s
t o e n s u r er h a r e v e r yp a r r o f t h e b u i l d i n g c a n
b e r e a c h e db y a l e n g t ho f n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 m o f F i r e S e r v i c e s
h o s eo r h o s er e e l t u b i n g .
( x ) o n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n - qd e v i c e
-for t o b e l o c a t e cal t e a c hh o s er e e l p o i n t . T h i s
actuating point should include lacilities fire pump start and audio warnrns device
initiation.
( x i ) A s m o k ed e t e c t i o ns y s t e mt o b e p r o v i d e di n
a l l a r e a su s e df o r s l e e p i n gu c c o m m o d a t i o na n d
a l s oi n I i f t l o b b i e s .
(xii) Lifr or lifts as designated.
( x i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e di n a l l I i f t l o b b i e ss e r v i n gF i r e m a n ' s
L i f t s i n c l u d i n gg r o u n d f i o o r .
( x i v ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n a lt o b e p r o v i d e d
a c c o r d i n gr o t h c c o m p l c x i t yo f t h c b u i l d i n g .
( x v ) A l l l i f t s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a l l s y s t e m sw h i c h
g i v e a l a r n r o f f l r e s o t h a r w . h e nt h e a l a r m i s
a c t u a t e dt h e y s h a l l r e t u r n a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o t h e l 6 * . r t l c v c l
o f d i s c h a i g c. ^ . = p , t h a r . i n t h e
c a s eo f l i f t s w h i c h a l s o s e r v eb a s e m e n t st,h e y m u s t b e r c t u r n c d
to ground floor lc'el.
(xvi) As required by occupancy.
( x v i i ) R e q u i r e dw h e r en a t u r a rr i g h t a n d v e n t i r a t i o n
are not pro'ided.
( x v i i i ) A l l s u c ha r e a ss h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h s m o k c , , g e r s
c x t r a c r i o ns y s r c m s .
( x i x ) w h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l
s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v . i < l c d. .s y s r e r rr n u s r
b e p r o v i d e dt o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k eJ n d c o m b u s t i o np i o d u c t s .

ADDITIO I,IA L REQU I REM ENTS

( i ) A I I l i n i n g s , e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c ,t h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a r r v e
p u r p o s e s e t cs. h a l lb e o f C l a s s I
or 2 Rate of Surface Spread of Flame as per British Standard
4J(-::purt 7: lgll . or be
b r o u g h t u p t o t h a t s t a n d a r db y u s eo f a n a p p r o v e df l a m er c t a r d a n t
product.
In both casescertification is required to be submittcd to Firc
ScrvicesDcpartrncpr by thc
person/sresponsiblefor such work.
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r es h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s
a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 g 5 o f r h e L a i v s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u r db e n o t i f i e dt o t h J D i r e c f r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
( i i l ) R e s t a u r a n l ' r : - N oc o o k i n g o u t s i d et h e k i t c h e n .
w a t e r b o i l i n g w i t h c l c c t r i c i t yi s p c r n r i t t c d .

4.46 Railway marshallingyards (encompassing a site area of more than 2 300 mr)
R E Q U IR E M E T I T S S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S ' E Q U I P M E N T
FOR:
(i) Emergencygenerators
( i i ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(iii) Fire alarm systems
( i v ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e d
a p p r o v e da p p l i a n c c s
( v ) R i n g m a i n s y s t e m sw i t h f i x e d p u m p / s
( v i ) S p e c i ae
l q u i p m e n t ri e q u i r e m e n t s

EXTENT
( i ) A n i n d e p e n d e n t l yp o w e r e d g e n e r a t o ro f s u f f i c i e n e
t l e c t r i c a cl a p a c i t y t o m c e r t h e e s s c r r t i a l
s e r v i c e si t i s r e q u i r e dt o p r o v i d e .
(ii)
. E m e r g e n clyi g h t i n g . s h a lbl e p r o v i d c d t o a l l b u i l c l i n g sw i t 6 i n t h c y , a r c ia. n c l i r r a d c l i t i o n .s u c h
l i g h t i n g s h a l l a l s o b e p r o v i d e d t o e n s u r ea d e q u a t cc x t c r n a l
i l l L r r l i n a t i o nt r r p c r r r . r i ts u f e
e v a c u a t i o nt o t h e o u t s i d co f t h e s i t c b o u n d a r l . .
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( i i i ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh y d r a n t p o i n t o n t h e
r i n g m a i n s y s t e m sT. h i s a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d ef a c i l i t i c sf o r f i r c p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o
w a r n in g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n .
(iv) As required by occupancy.
( v ) T o b e p r o v i d e dt o c o v e r t h o s ea r e a so f t h e y a r d n o t a d e q u a t e l ys e r v e db y p u b l i c w a t c r m a i n s .
(vi) As required by the Director of Fire Services.
l , , l o t e : B u i l d i n g sw i t h i n t h e y a r d s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s p e c i f i e df o r s i m i l a r p r L ' m i s e isn
accordancewith this Code.

4.47 Road tunnels

R E Q UI R E M E N T S - S Y S T E M S / I N S T A L L A T I O N S I E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n so t h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i i ) C l o s e dc i r c u i t t e l e v i s i o ns y s t e m
(iii) Emergencygenerators
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(v) Fire alarm systems
(vi) Fire control centre
( v i i ) F i r e h y d r a n t / h o s er e e ls y s t e m s
( v i i i ) F i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e m ( s )
(ix) Gas detection system(s)
(x) Pedestriancross over facilities
( x i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e da p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( x i i ) S m o k e ,G a s e x t r a c t i o ns y s t e m s
(xiii) Traffic control signs

EXTENT
(i) To be provided to areaswhere the use of water is undesirablel-or thc risk.
( i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e d t o e n a b l ec l e a rv i s u a l o b s e r v a t i o nt h r o u g h o u tt h e l e n g t ho f t h e t u n n e l .
( i i i ) A n i n d c p c n d e n t l yp o w e r e dg e n c r a t o ro f s u f f i c i c n tc l c c t r i c a lc a p a c i t y t o m c c t t h c c s s c n t i a l
servicesit is required to provide.
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r et u n n e l .
( v ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e v i s u a lw a r n i n g d c v i c et o b c l o c a t e da t c a c hh o s cr c c l p o i n t . T h i s
a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l d i n c l u d ef a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n d a u d i o v i s u a l w a r n i n g d e v i c e
i n i t i a t i o n w i t h i n t h e t u n n e lc o n t r o l c c n t r e .
( v i ) A f i r e c o n t r o l c e n t r et o b e p r o v i d e d .T h i s m a y b e p a r t o f t h e t u n n e lc o n t r o l c e n t r e .
( v i i ) T h e r e s h a l lb e s u f f i c i e nht y d r a n t sa n d h o s er e e l st o e n s u r et h a t e v e r yp a r t o f t h e t u n n e lc a n b e
r e a c h e db y a l e n g t ho f n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 m o f F i r e S e r v i c e sh o s eo r h o s er e e l t u b i n g .
( v i i i ) D i r e c t t e l e p h o n es y s t c m w i t h t e l c p h o n c ss i t c d a l o n g s i d c t h c h y d r a n t , h o s c r e e l p o i n t s .
t e r m i n a t i n ga t t h e f i r e c o n t r o l c e n t r e .
( i x ) G a s d e t e c t i o ns y s t c m ( st)o i n c l u d ec a r b o n m o n o r i d e i n d i c a t i o na n d a l a r m .
( x ) F a c i l i t i e st o b e p r o v i d e di n t w i n t u b e t u n n c l sw h c r e p r a c t i c a b l c .
( x i ) A s r e q u i r c db y t h e r i s k .
( x i i ) T o b c p r o v i d e dw h c r c t h c t u n n c l e x c c e d s2 3 0 m .
( x i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e da t c a c he n t r a n c et o g c t h c rw i t h w a r n i n g l i g h t sw i t h i n t h c t u n n c l .

4.48 Shipyards(encompassing
a site area of more than 2 300 m' )
R E Q U I R E ME / / T S S Y S T E M S iI N S T A L L A T I O N S , E Q U I P M E N T F O R :
( i ) A u d i o i v i s u a lw a r n i n gs y s t e m s
( i i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd c v i c c s
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( i i i ) E m e r g e n c yg e n e r a t o r s
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(v) Fire alarm systems
(vi) Fire control cenrre
( v i i ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e d
a p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( v i i i ) R i n g m a i n s y s r e m sw i t h t i x e d p u m p / s
( i x ) S p e c i ae
l quipment/requirements

EXTENT
( i ) S u f l r c i e npt r o v i s i o n st o e n a b l ec l e a r a ' d i o i v i s u a la d v i c et o b e g i v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e y a r d .
( i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p m e n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya c t u a r e d .
( i i i ) A n i n d e p e n d e n t l yp o w e r e d g e n e r a t o ro f s u l f i c i c n tc l e c t r i c a lc a r l a c i t ! t o m c e t t h e e s s e n t i a l
servicesit is required to provide.
( i v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o a l l b u i l d i n g sw i t h i n t h e y a r d . a n d i n a d d i t i o n . s u c h
l i g h t i n g s h a l l a l s o b e p r o v i d e d t o e n s u r e a d e q u a t ee x t e r n a l i l l u m i n a t i o n t o p e r m i t s a f c
e v a c u a t i o nt o t h e o u t s i d eo f t h e s i t e b o u n d a r y .
( v ) O n e a c t u a t i n gp o i n t a n d o n e a u d i o w a r n i n gd e v i c et o b e l o c a t e da t e a c hh y d r a n t p o i n t o n t h c
r i n g m a i n s y s t e m sT. h i s a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s h o u l di n c l u d ef a c i l i t i e sf o r f i r e p u m p s t a r t a n c la u d i o
w a r n i n g d e v i c ei n i t i a t i o n .
( v i ) M i n i m u m o f o n e , a d d i t i o n a lt o b e p r o v i d c da c c o r d i n gt o t h e l a y o u t o f t h e y a r d .
( v i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y o c c u p a n c y .
( v i i i ) T o b e p r o v i d e dt o c o v e r t h o s ea r e a so f t h e y a r d n o t a d e q u a t e l ys e r r e db y p u b l i c w a r e r m a i n s .
(ix) As required by the Director of Fire Scrvices.
N r t l e : B u i l d i n g sw i t h i n t h e y a r d s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r c q u i r c m c n t ss p c c i f i c df o r s i r n i l a rp r c r n i s e si n
accordancewith this Code.

A D DITIO i\,iA L REQU I REfuTENTS

A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s eo l d a n g e r o u s g o o d sa s d c f i n e di n C h a p t c r 2 9 5 o i t h e L a w s o f H o n g
K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .

4-49 Telephonedistributionequipment,computerinstallationand similar installations

R EQ (/ I RE 14al/rS-SYSTEM S/ I NSTA L LATION S; Ee U r pM E NT FO R:
( i ) A u t o m a t i c a c t u a t i n gd e v i c e s
( i i ) A u d i o / v i s u a la d v i s o r ys y s r c m s
( i i i ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n so r h e r t h a n w a t e r
( i v ) A u t o m a t i c f i x e di n s t a l l a t i o n su s i n gw a t e r
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g
(vi) Exit signs
(vii) Fire alarm systems
( v i i i ) F i r e d e t e c t i o ns y s t c m s
( i x ) F i x e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y - o p e r a t eadp p r o v e da p p l i a n c c s
( x ) P o r t a b l eh a n d - o p e r a t e d
a p p r o v e da p p l i a n c e s
( x i ) V e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n r r o l s y s t e m s

EXTEAIT
( i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h a t e q u i p r n c n tw h i c h n e e d st o b e a u t o m n t i c a l l ya c t u a t e - d .
( i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h c r i s k .
( i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
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( i v ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r c b u i l d i n g a n d a l l c x i t r o u t c s
l e a d i n gt o g r o u n d l e v e l .
( v i ) S u f f i c i e nd
t i r e c t i o n a la n d e x i t s i g n st o e n s u r et h a t a l l c x i t r o u t c sf r o m t h c p r e m i s c sw i t h i n t h e
b u i l d i n g s a r e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e da s r e q u i r e d b y t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o no f s t a i r c a s e s e r v i n g t h e
building.
( v i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( v i i i ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( i x ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e e q u i p m e n ta t r i s k .
( x ) A s r e q u i r e db y t h e r i s k .
( x i ) W h e r e a v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e mt o a b u i l d i n g i s p r o v i d e d ,a s y s t e mm u s t
b e p r o v i d e d t o p r e v e n tt h e p a s s a g eo f s m o k e a n d c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .

A D DITIO NA L REQU I RENI ENTS

( i ) A l l l i n i n g s ,e . g .f o r a c o u s t i c t, h e r m a li n s u l a t i o no r d e c o r a t i v ep u r p o s e se t c .s h a l lb e o f C l a s s I
o r 2 R a t e o f S u r f a c eS p r e a do f F l a m ea s p e r B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d4 7 6 : P a r t T : 1 9 71 .o r b e b r o u _ c h t
u p t o t h a t s t a n d a r db y u s eo f a n a p p r o v e df l a m e r e t a r d a n tp r o d u c t .
I n b o t h c a s e sc e r t i f i c a t i o ni s r e q u i r e d t o b e s u b m i t t e dt o F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n tb y t h e
p e r s o n / sr e s p o n s i b l ef o r s u c h w o r k .
N o d e c o r a t i o no f a r e a d i l yc o m b u s t i b l en a t u r e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d .
( i i ) A n y i n t e n d e ds t o r a g eo r u s e o f d a n g e r o u sg o o d s a s d e f i n e di n C h a p t e r 2 9 5 o f t h e L a w s o f
H o n g K o n g s h o u l d b e n o t i f i e dt o t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
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PART V

SPECIFICATION AND TESTING

5.I A u d i o / V i s u a lA d v i s o r y S y s t e m s
5.2 AutomaticActuatingDevices
5.3 A u t o m a t i c F i x e d I n s t a l l a t i o n sO t h e r T h a n W a r e r
5.4 A u t o m a t i c F i x e d I n s t a l l a t i o n sU s i n g W a t e r
5.5 Deluge Systems
5.6 Drencher Systems
5.'7 Dust Detection Systems
5.8 EmergencyGenerators
5.9 E m e r g e n c yL i g h r i n g
5.10 E s c a l a t o r sA n d M o v i n g w a l k w a y s - F i r e a n d L i f e S a f e t yA s p e c r so f
5.l l ExitSigns
5.12 Fire Alarm Systems
5 .l 3 Fire Control Centre
5.14 F i r e D e t e c t i o nS y s t e m s
5.15 F i r e H y d r a n r / H o s eR e e lS y s r e m s
5.16 F i r e m a n ' sC o m m u n i c a t i o nS y s t e m s
5.17 F i r e m a n ' sL i f t s
5.18 F i x e dA u t o m a t i c a l l y - O p e r a t eA
d pprovedAppliances
5 .l 9 FixedFoam Systems
5.20 G a s D e t e c t i o nS v s t e m s
5.21 HoseReels
5.22 Lifts-Fire and Life Safety Aspecrsof
5.23 Portable Hand-OperatedApproved Appliances
5.24 Pressurizationof Staircases
5.25 R i n g M a i n S y s r e m sw i t h F i x e d p u m p s
5.26 S m o k e / G a sE x t r a c r i o nS y s t e m s
5.27 S m o k eV e n t s
5.28 S p r i n k l e rS y s r e m s
5.29 S u p p l yT a n k
5.30 V e n t i l a t i o n / A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g C o n t r o lS y s t e m s
5.31 W a t e r S p r a yS y s t e m s
5.32 Water Supplies
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5.1 Audio/visualadvisorysystems
(1) SPECTFTCATTON
F i r e a l a r m b e l l s ,k l a x o n s ,s i r e n se t c . w h i c h a r e a n i n t e g r a lp a r t o f a n a u t o m a t i co r a m a n u a l f i r e
a l a r m s y s t e ma r e n o t i n c l u d e di n t h i s s e c t i o n .

AUDIO
A s y s t e mo f r e c o r d s / s i g n ael si t h e rv e r b a lo r m u s i c a lo r d i r e c tt r a n s m i s s i o n
o v e r a P u b l i cA d d r e s s
Systern to advise staff and other occupants of emergencyconditions and the action to be
followed.
I n s p e c i a lo c c u p a n c yp r e m i s e se . g .h o s p i t a l s c, i n e m a s a, n a g r c c ds o u n ds i g n a lm a y b e b r o a d c a s t
t o g i v e e a r l y w a r n i n g t o s t a f f o f e m e r g e n c yc o n d i t i o n sw h i c h m a y o r m a y n o t n e c e s s i t a taec t i o n
by them at thal time.
I n a m a j o r b u i l d i n g t h e p o w e r s u p p l y t o t h e s o u n d s y s t e ms h o u l d b e f r o m b o t h m a i n a n d
emergency(essential)circuits.

VISUAL
A s y s t e m o f c o l o u r e d a n d / o r f l a s h i n g l i g h t s , c l e a r l y d i s c e r n i b l ef r o m n o r m a l l i g h t i n g a n d
_ s i g n a l l i n gw i t h i n a b u i l d i n g t o i n d i c a t e ,i n r c r u l i a .
(i) evacuation routes to be followed;
( i i ) e a r l y w a r n i n g t o s t a f ft h a t a m i n o r f i r e i n c i d e n th a so c c u r r e dw i t h i n t h e b u i l d i n g w h i c h m a y
or may not.necessitate action by the staffso advised.
T h e l i g h t s a l o n g e s c a p er o u t e ss h a l l b e s o p o s i t i o n e dt h a t t h e n e x t l i g h t i s c l e a r l yv i s i b l ea s e a c h
light is passed.
O n l y b u l b s o f o n e c o l o u r s h a l l b e u s e do n a n y o n e e x i t / e v a c u a t i o nr o u t e .
In cinemas, a recognisableslide may bc projected on the screento advise staff of an incidcnt
which rnay require their action prior to a generalalarm being made.

(ii) TESTTNC
A w e e k l y v i s u a la n d a u d i o c h e c ko f a l l s i g n a l s .
T h e s y s t e ms h a l la l s o b e c h e c k e dd u r i n g a n y f i r e d r i l l .

5.2 Automatic actuatingdevices

(I\ SPECIFICATION
Components under this sect.ionwill include fire stop doors, fire dampers.fire curtains and other
m e a n s o f p r o v i d i n g c o m p a r t m e n t a t i o n , / f i r se e p a r a t i o na u t o m a t i c a l l y i n t h e e v e n t o f f i r e .
Autornatic fire detectionand fire suppressionsystemsare not included in this section.
T h e y s h a l l b e c o n s t r u c t e da n d i n s t a l l e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h F i r e O l l i c e s 'C o m m i t t e e R u l e s o r
other standardsacceptableto the Director of Fire Services.

(ii) TESTING
T h e c o m p o n e n t s h a l l b e c a p a b l eo f m a n u a l a n d a u t o m a t i co p e r a t i o na n d r e g u l a rt e s t i n g .T e s t
s h a l lc o n f i r m t h a t t h e d e s i g n e de n c l o s u r e / s e p a r a t i osnh a l lb e c o m p l e t e dw i t h i n t h e t i m e s p e c i f i e d
f o r t h a t p a r t i c u l a rd e v i c e .

5.3 Automatic fixed installationsother than water

0 SPECIFICATION
C a r b o n d i o x i d e ,B C F a n d B T M o r s i m i l a re x t i n g u i s h i n gs y s t e m s, h a l lb e i n s t a l l c di n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h s t a n d a r d sa c c e p t a b l et o t h e D i r c c t o r o f F i r e S c r v i c e s .
W h e n i n s t a l l e d t h e s v s t e m m a v b e c o m b i n e d m a n u a l , ' a u t o m a t i cw i t h o r w i t h o u t r e m o t e
operation.
S u c h s y s t e m si n t h e i r s i m p l e s tf o r m c o n s i s to f o n e o r m o r c s t o r a s ec o n t i t i n c r sw i t h d i s c h a r g e
v a l v e s .d e t c c t i o nh e a d s .p i p i n g a n d d i s c h a r g en o z z l e s .
I f t h e s y s t e m i s i n t e n d e d f o r t o t a l f l o o d i n g o f t h e p r c m i s c s , ' c o m p a r t m e ntth. c n a u t o m a t i c
a c t u a t i n g d e v i c e s( S e c t i o n5 . 2 ) m a y b e n e c e s s a r yi.n a d d i t i o n . t o e n s u r cc o r n p l c t cc o l n p a r t -
mcntatlon.
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(ii) TESTU{G
The systemshall be testedby direct and/or remotecontroi in accordancewith test proceduresas
laid down in the acceptablestandard.
I f a n y p a r t o f t h e s y s t e mf a i l s d u r i n g t e s t . t h e n t h e w h o l e s y s t e ms h a l l b e b r o u g h t u p t o l u l l
readinessby a registeredfire servicesinstallationcontractor.

5.4 Automatic fixed installationsusingwater

T h e s em a y i n c l u d e :
Deluge Systems
Drencher Systems
Sprinkler Systems
Water Spray Systems
Fixed Foam Systems
Specificationsand testing for the above are in the respectivesections

5.5 Deluge systems

(i) SPECTFTCATTON
A deluge systemmay be required in a risk area where fire may be expectedto spread quicker
than the progressiveoperation of normal sprinkler heads.
T h e d e s i g no f s u c hs y s t e mw i l l b e t h e s u b j e c to f c o n s u l t a t i o nw i t h F i r e S c r v i c c sD e p a r t m e n r .

(ii\ TESTfi{G
T e s t i n gs h a l l b e i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t o
s f t h e D i r e c t o ro f F i r e S e r v i c e s .

5.6 Drenchersystems
(i) SPECIFICATIOAI
S u c hs y s t e ms h a l lb e i n s t a l l e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e c u r r e n te d i t i o no f F i r e O f f i c e s C
' ommittee
Rules or other standardsacceptableto the Director of Fire Services.
( S e eW a t e r S u p p l i e s - S e c t i o n5 . 3 2 )

(iil TESTI]VG
The testing procedureshall be in accordancewith the appropriate standard or as required by
the Director of Fire Services.

5.7 Dust detection systems

(i) SPECIFTCATTON
Very few types of premises will require such a system and the type will <lepend on the
i n d u s t r y / t r a d e / u s a goef t h e p r e m i s e s .
E a c h r e q u i r e ds y s t e ms h a l l b e d e s i g n e di n c o n s u l t a t i o nw i t h a n d t o r h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e F i r e
ServicesDepartment.
Each systemshall:
( u ) b e a u t o m a t i ci n a c t i o n ;
(b) closedown the affectedprocess,
( c ' ) o p e r a t ep r e s s u r er e l i e fv e n t ( i f a p p r o p r i a t e ) ;
(ri ) be connectedto the fire alarm systemsfor the premises.

(ii\ TESTING
T e s t i n ga p p r o p r i a t ct o t h e s y s t e mw i l l b e c a r r i c d o u t a t i n t c r v a l sa g r c c dw i t h t h c D i r e c t o r o f
Fire Services.
I f t h e s y s t e mi s c a p a b l eo f b e i n g a c t u a t e dm a n u a l l y ,s u c h m a n u a l a c t u a t i o nw i l l b e t e s t e dt o
c o n f ir m s u h s e q u c not p c r a t i o n s .
5.8 Emergencygenerators/alternators
(i) SPECTFTCATTON
General
The alternator set shall be designedfor cold starting and be capableof acceptingthe full rated
load in not more than l5 seconds.
The set shall be capableof continuously operating under the appropriate site conditions which
shall normally be a temperaturerange of 5 deg. C to 40 deg. C, relative humidity 100% and the
altitude of the actual site.
For reliability it is recommendedthat the shaft speedshall not exceed25 r/s.
Each item of equipment incorporated in the set shall be to the Iatest edition of the relevant
B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d . F u l l c o m p l i a n c ew i t h t h e l a t e s t e d i t i o n o f t h e L E . E . R e g u l a t i o n si s a l s o
necessary.
The alternator set shall be completely assembledand testedat the manufacturer'sworks and
deliveredto site as a complete unit.
The prime mover may be of any form provided that the start-up time of l5 secondsis not
exceededand reliability is ensured.
Petrol, keroseneand similar fuels are not acceptable.
The alternator set shall have a minimum full load rating of not lessthan the consumption of all
devicessimultaneouslyconnectedthereto plus l0%.

(ii) ALTERNATOR
The alternator shall be self-exciting,self-regulatingand brushless.
It shall be a screen protected, drip proof machine complying with British Standard 5000:
Part99:1973.
The alternator shall be fitted with an anti-condensationheater.
U n d e r s t e a d yl o a d c o n d i t i o n st h e o u t p u t v o l t a g es h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e dw i t h i n p l u s o r m i n u s l ] 7 o
whilst under surge and starting load conditions regulation shall be within plus or minus 67o
with frequency maintained at 50 Hz plus or minus l rr%o.

(iii) DIESEL ENGINE

If a dieselengineis provided as the prime mover it is recommendedthat the shaft speedshall not
e x c e e d2 5 r l s .
The engine may be of any form either naturally aspiratedor pressurecharged and shall be of
i n d u s t r i a lt y p e c o m p l y i n gw i t h B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d5 5 1 4P a r t s I t o 5 .
The recommendedfuel is "light" dieselfuel to Class Al or A2 of British Standard 2869: 1983.

(iv) FUEL STORAGE

The unit shall be complete with an integral fuel storagesystemcapable of sustainingfull load
operation for a period of not lessthan 6 hours.

(v) INSTALLATIO^l
The provision of anti-vibration mountings for all setsis recommended.
Adequate (not lessthan 600 mm) spaceall round units shall be provided for maintenanceand
cleaning.
Ventilation to the approval of the Director of Fire Services shall be provided for both
c o m b u s t i o na n d c o o l i n g a i r . I f f a n s a r e n e c e s s a r yt o p r o v i d e t h i s a i r t h e y s h a t l o p e r a t ea t a l l
t i m e sw h i l e t h e a l t e r n a t o rs e t i s r u n n i n g .
T h e a i r s u p p l y a n d d i s c h a r g es h a l l b e d i r e c t t o o u t s i d ea i r w i t h o u t a n y p o s s i b l eo b s t r u c r i o n si . e .
no fire, smoke or regulatingdampers shall be fitted.
Attention is drawn to the possiblenecessityto provide acousticor other treatmentto ensurethe
n o i s el e v e l o u t s i d et h e b u i l d i n g i s w i t h i n t h e r e l e v a n tg u i d e l i n e ss e t d o w n b y U r b a n S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n to r o t h e r a u t h o r i t i e s .
E x h a u s t d i s c h a r g c so f b o t h c o m b u s t i o n p r o d u c t s a n d c o o l i n g a i r s h a l l n o t c a u s ea p u b t i c
nuisance.
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(vi) El,lGIN E STA RTIIvG

Engine starting may be electricor compressedair.
(a) Electric starting
Shall be servedby heavy duty batteriesespeciallydesignedfor starting purposes.
The batteriesshall be of such a capacity as to ensurefour operations of the starter each of l5
s e c o n d sd u r a t i o n w i t h 5 s e c o n d si n t e r v a l sb e t w e e ne a c ho p e r a t i o nw i t h o u t p e r m a n e n td a m a g e
nor reduction in the rated life.
Batteriesmay be of any reliable type and either vented or sealed.
For lead-acidbatterieshigh performancePlante positive type to British Standard 6290: Part2:
1984are recommended.
Where vented batteriesare used they shall be installed in suitable ventilaredenclosuresro the
approval of the Director of Fire ServicesB . r i t i s h S t a n d a r d 6 1 3 3 : 1 9 8 2s h a l l b e u s e d a s a
guidelinefor lead-acidbattery installations.
The systemshall be provided with a trickle/boost type battery charger which shall be energised
a t a l l t i m e se i t h e r f r o m t h e m a i n s o r t h e a l t e r n a t o rs e t .
(b) CompressedAir Starting
Shall be servedfrom a compressedair receiverof sufficientvolume to provide for the starting
sequencedescribed in sub-section (a) above. The receiver shall be maintained at working
p r e s s u r ea t a l l t i m e s b y a n a i r c o m p r e s s o rw h i c h s h a l l b e o p e r a t e da t a l l t i m e se i t h e r f r o m t h e
m a i n so r t h e a l t e r n a t o rs e t .
Provide all necessaryoperating and safetydevicesto ensureoperation when required including
a low pressurealarm.

(vii) OPERATION

F a i l u r eo f o n e o r m o r e p h a s e so f t h e m a i n ss u p p l yo r a r e d u c t i o no f v o l t a g et o l e s st h a n 7 0 % o f
n o r m a ls h a l li n i t i a t e a t i m i n g d e v i c e h a v i n g a n a d j u s t a b l e s e t t i n g f r o m 0 . 5l .t 0
oseconds.
I f t h e f a i l u r ep e r s i s t sa t t h e e x p i r y o f t h e t i m e d e l a yp e r i o d t h e p r i m e m o v e r s t a r t s e q u e n c es h a l l
begin.
W i t h i n l 5 s e c o n d so f t h e s t a r t s e q u e n c e
c o m m e n c i n g t, h e u n i t s h a l l b e s t a b i l i s e calt i t s r u n n i n g
speedand full load transfer shall take placeautomatically.
Should the prime mover fail to start after a period of l5 seconds,the sequenceshall be
i n t e r r u p t e df o r a p e r i o d o f 5 s e c o n d sa n d a f u r t h e r a t t e m p tt o s t a r t o f l 5 s e c o n d sd u r a t i o n s h a l l
t h e n b e m a d e . I f i t a g a i n f a i l s t o s t a r t , t h e s t a r t i n gs e q u e n c es h o u l d b e l o c k e d o u r . a n a u d i b l e
a n d v i s u a la l a r m g i v e n a n d i t s h a l l r e m a i n i n t h i s l o c k e do u t c o n d i t i o n u n t i l m a n u a l l y r e s c t .
R e s t o r a t i o no f t h e m a i n s s u p p l y d u r i n g t h e s t a r t i n g p e r i o d s h a l l n o t i n t e r r u p t t h e s t a r t i n g
sequencebut shall prevent operation of the load transfer.
S u b s e q u e nfta i l u r eo f t h e m a i n ss u p p l yw h i l e t h e u n i t i s r u n n i n g s h a l l .a f t e re x p i r a t i o no f t h c 0 . 5
to 1.0 secondstime delay, causethe load transfer to take place.
O n t h e f u l l r e s t o r a t i o no f n o r m a l s u p p l y ,l o a d t r a n s f i ear n d s h u t t i n gd o w n o f t h e u n i t s h a l l b c b y
m a n u a lo p e r a t i o n .
D e t a i l e di n s t r u c t i o n sf o r o p e r a t i o n ,m a n u a l t e s t i n ga n d s h u t d o w n o f t h e u n i t s h a l l b e c l e a r l y
displayedon or adjacent to the control panel.
A l l o p e r a t i n gp e r s o n n esl h a l lb e g i v e n r e g u l a ri n s t r u c t i o r risn t h e o p e r a t i o na n d u s eo f t h e p l a n t .

(viii) CONTROLS. SAFETY DEVICES & CONTROL PAtvELiCLtBICLE

T h e a l t e r n a t o rs e ts h a l lb e c o m p l e t ew i t h a l l n e c e s s a rdye v i c e sf o r s a f eo p e r a t i o na n d c o n t r o l b u t
n o t l e s st h a n t h e f o l l o w i n g :
(a) Prime mover speedgovernor
( b ) E n g i n et i m e r u n m e t e r
( c ) O u t p u t v o l t m e t e ra n d s e l e c t o rs w i t c h
( r / ) O u t p u t a m m e t e ra n d s e l e c t o rs w i t c h
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(e) Output frequencymeter

(/) Automatic voltage regulator
(S) Mains sensingdevice(s)-seeoperation sub-section
(h) Load transfercontactor(s)
(r) "Fail to start" audible and visiblealarms with contactsfor remote signalswhere applicable
( j) "Engine fault" audibleand visiblealarms with contactsfor remote signalswhere applicable
(k\ Manual selectorswitch for "run" and "test" with manual start button

(/) Manualstop button

Controls and operating devicesshall be mounted in a panel or cubicle which may be unit or
floor mounted. In all instancesit shall be of substantialconstructionand shall incorporate not
lessthan the following:
(al Corrosion resistantconstruction
(b) Anti-condensation heater
( c ) L a b e l sw i t h l e t t e r i n gi n E n g l i s h( n o t l e s st h a n 5 m m h i g h ) a n d C h i n e s e( n o t l e s st h a n 8 m m
high) indicating functions of all devices
(d) Wiring of oil and fire resistantmaterials
(e) Ease ofaccess for servicing
(/) Protective fuses for all circuits
(g) Vibration free mounting
The controls arrangementsshall be such that under normal situationsthe unit may shut down
on fault conditions occurring.
However, where danger to life exists, in the event of mains failure i.e. fire in a building, the
automatic shut down featureson fault shall be overriden by a signal from a fire panel or other
device approved by the Director of Fire Servicesand the unit shall run to destruction if
necessaryor until the danger to life has passed.

(ix) MAINTENANCE AND TESTING

Fully detailed maintenanceand testing instructions shall be provided in a permanent form
adjacent to the unit.
A log book shall be provided, be retainedin the plant room and be kept up to date recording at
the time of occurrenceall operations, faults occurrencesand corrective action taken, routine
servicing,maintenanceand periodic operation, etc. including dates,times,hour meter readings,
workers/supervisorsnarnesand signatures,etc. for the unit, batteries,compressors,etc.
Care and maintenance of any batteries shall be based on Section 5 of British Standard
6133:1982but shall be incorporate the manufacturersspecificrecommendationsfor operation
under Hong Kong conditions.
All units shall be exercisedonce monthly under full load conditions for a period of not lessthan
30 minutes. During this running period all operating conditions shall be checked.Following this
running period functional testsshall be carried out on all automatic and manual starting devices
and safety controls.
Care and maintenance of any compressedair starting system shall include running of the
compressor and functional operation of all operating and safetydevices.
Further routine testing and maintenanceflor a particular installation may be required by the
Director of Fire Services.
Fuel tanks must be left filled after testins.

5.9 Emergencylighting
(i) SPECIFICATION
( a ) E m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g f o r a l l p r e m i s e ss h a l l c o m p l y w i t h B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d5 2 6 6 :P a r t l : 1 9 7 5
e x c e p t t h a t e x i t s i g n ss h a l l b e a s a t S e c t i o n5 . I l . h c r e o f
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CINEM AS, TH EATRES, ETC.

(h) Emergencylighting for cinemas/theatresand other specifiedpremisesused for enterrain-
m e n t s h a l l ,a d d i t i o n a l l y .c o m p l y w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g :
(c) Battery emergencylighting systemsshall be operatedat a normal battery voltage of not less
t h a n 2 4 v o l t s a n d n o t m o r e t h a n 1 2 0v o l t s D . C . . f r o m a c o m m o n b a n k .
(d) Batteriesused shall be heavy duty of rechargeable(secondary)type; batteries of primary
cellsof any type whatsoeverwill not be acceptable.
( e ) B a t t e r i e ss h a l lb e i n s t a l l e di n a r o o m a p p r o v e df o r t h i s p u r p o s eb y t h e L i c e n s i n gA u t h o r i t y .
(/) Batteriesin celluloid containersshall not be installed,stored or used.

G) A margin allowanceof l2)oh of the total requiredbattery capacity(amperehour rating not

voltage) shall be provided, i.e. 100% + l2!% : ll2!%.
(h) All batteriesfor the emergencylighting circuits shall be kept fully chargedat all times and
shall be capableof maintaining the stipulated lighting levelsfor a period of not lessthan
2 hours.
(r) A n a u t o m a t i c t r i c k l e c h a r g e r w i t h m a i n s i n p u t a n d s u i t a b l eo u t p u t , f i t t e d w i t h m e t e r s .
regulatorsand pilot lights, shall be provided for the batteries.The chargershall be capable
of fully re-chargingthe batteriesin not more than l2 hours.
(j) U p o n f a i l u r eo f t h e m a i n l i g h t i n gs y s t e mt h e e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs y s t e ms h a l la u t o m a t i c a l l y
light up.
( k ) I n t h e e v e n to f f a i l u r eo f t h e m a i n l i g h t i n gt h e p u b l i cs h a l l .u n l e s st h e c a p a c i t yo f t h e b a t t e r y
i s s u f f i c i e n t o m a i n t a i n s p e c i f i e dc o n d i t i o n sf o r n o t l e s st h a n f o u r h o u r s , w i t h i n o n e h o u r
be required to leavethe building and they shall not be re-admitteduntil the generallighting
has been fully restoredand the emergencysystemrecharged.
(l) T h e s u p p l y f r o m t h e b a t t e r i e ss h a l l f e e d a m a i n d i s t r i b u t i o n f u s e b o a r d a n d t h e n c e b e
subdividedto four subdistribution fuse boards. as follows:
Exit lighting
Stairlighting
Auditorium lighting
Stagelighting
( r z ) O u t g o i n g c i r c u i t ss h a l l b e s u i t a b l yp r o t e c t e db y f u s e st o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d8 8 o r m i n i a t u r e
c i r c u i t b r e a k e r st o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d3 8 7 1 :P a r t I .
( n ) A d i a g r a m s h o w i n g d e t a i l s o f t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n s y s t e ma n d t h e c i r c u i t w i r i n g o f t h e
e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n gs y s t e ms h a l l b e e r e c t e da t t h e m a i n d i s t r i b u t i o nb o a r d .
( o ) T h e e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s y s t e ms h a l l b e w i r e d i n M . l . C . C . c a b l et o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d6 2 0 7 :
P a r t .l : 1 9 6 9o r o t h e r f i r e r e s i s t a n ct a b l ea p p r o v e db y F i r e O f h c e s ' C o m m i t t e ea n d b e f u l l y
segregatedfrom the generaldistribution system.
( p ) T h e m i n i m u m i l l u m i n a t i o n p r o v i d e d a t f l o o r l e v e l b y t h e e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s y s t e m
shall be:
Staircase n o t l e s st h a n 2 L u x .
N i g h t c l u b , r e s t a u r a n t ,d a n c e h a l l o r p r e m i s e sw h e r e p e o p l e n o t l e s st h a n I L u x .
have freedom of movement and there are loose fixtures and
fittings
C i n e m a sa n d t h e a t r e s n o t l e s st h a n 0 . 5 L u x .
m e a s u r e da t t h e m i d - p o i n t b e t w e e na n y t w o e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g f i t t i n g s .A d i s c r e t i o n a r y
t o l e r a n c eo f p l u s o r m i n u s l 0 % i s p e r m i t t c da n d a l l r e a d i n g ss h a l l b e t a k e n b y a p o r t a b l c
p h o t o e l e c t r i cp h o t o m e t e r .
( q ) A l l p o i n t s s h a l l h a v e e q u a l l u m e n o u t p u t a n d d i s t r i b u t i o nc h a r a c t e r i s t i cg
siving equal
i n t e n s i t y o f l i g h t i n a l l m a t e r i a l d i r e c t i o n s .E a c h p o i n t s h a l l b e s o s i t e d a s t o a v o i d
i m p a i r m e n to f v i s i o n f r o m g l a r e . P o i n t s .e x c e p tw h e r es o s p e c i f i e da n d a p p r o v e d .s h a l l b e
m o u n t e d a t a h e i g h to f n o t l e s st h a n 2 m e t r e s .
(r) T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l ep e r i o d f o r v i s u a l a d a p t a t i o ns h a l l n o t e r c e e d5 s e c o n d sa t a n y
pointon lhc prcmiscs.
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(.t The minimumnumberof fittingspermissible i n a n y i n s t a l l a t i o ns h a l l n o t b e l e s st h a n t w o
(N.8. if only one fittingwereprovidedand a l a m p f i l a m e n tf l a i l u r eo c c u r r e d .a h a z a r d o u s
situationwouldresult).
(t) A l l l i g h t i n g f i t t i n g si n t h e e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s y s t e ms h a l l b e o f f l a m e r e r a r d a n rc o n s r r u c -
t i o n , s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d4 5 3 3 S e c t i o n l . l 3 a n d b e p e r m a n e n t l yf i x e d i n
position.

MAINTENAAICE
(u) Once every month a dischargetest, for I minute at the lO-hour dischargerate, shall be
carried out, and the resultsenteredin a register,the on-load voltage of eaih cell after this
t e s t s h a l l b e n o t l e s st h a n 2 . 0 1 f o r L e a d A c i d a n d 1 . 2 5f o r N i c k e l C a d m i u m .
(r) For battery systems the control and safety devices installed, shall be regularly tested
as under:
(i) Connections between the battery and the source of charging current shall be such
that in no circumstancesshall the battery discharge othir than to the secondary
l i g h t i n gc i r c u i r s .
(ii) A rectifier for charging shall be for that purpose only and shall be so regulatedthat
the battery cannot dischargeappreciablyunder normal conditions.
(rr') Voltage and Hydrometer testsshall be carried out weekly and recordedin a register.

(ii) TESTTNG
(x) Further Testsshall be carried out in accordancewith British Standard 5266:part l: 1915.

Ct') Emergencylighting systemsinstalledin cinemas/theatres and other specifiedpremisesused

f o r e n t e r t a i n m e n st h a l l a d d i t i o n a l l y b e t e s t e da n n u a l l y b y t h e a p p r o p r i a t ep o w e r s u p p l y
company who shall issue to the Director of Fire Servicesa certificitte of i satisfactorv
testresult.

5.10 Escalatorsand moving walkways-Fire and Life Safety Aspectsof

(i) SPECIFICATION
T h e s es h a l l b e i n s t a l l e di n c o m p l i a n c ew i t h R e g u l a t i o n sm a d e u n d e r t h e B u i l d i n e sO r d i n a n c e
C h a p t e r 1 2 3 ,w i t h F i r e O f f i c e s ' C o m m i t t e eR u l e s o r s u c h o r h e r s t a n d a r d sa c c e i t a b l et o t h c
Director of Fire Services.
T h e o n / o f f c o n t r o l ss h a l l b e w i r e d i n t o t h e f i r e d e t e c t i o ns y s t e mf o r t h e b u i l d i n gs o r h a t s h o u l da
fire occur at either end of the escalator/movingwalkway, the escalatorimovingwalkway will
a u t o m a t i c a l l y" s t o p " t o p r e v e n tp e o p l ef r o m b e i n gc a r r i e di n t o a f i r e r i s k a r e a .R e s t a r t i n go f t h e
escalator/moving w a l k w a y m u s t b e c a r r i e do u t m a n u a l l ya t t h e c o n t r o l p a n e lo n t h e e q u i - p m e n t .
(i.e. no remote start is permitted.)
A t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n p a r t i c u l a r l y t o t h e p r o v i s i o n so f R e g u l a t i o n3 2 o f B u i l < J i n g( E s c a l a t o r s )
R e g u l a t i o n sC, hapter l 23.

(ii) TESTING
I n s t a l l a t i o n ,m a i n t e n a n c ea n d t e s t i n gs h a l l b e c a r r i e do u t b y a r e g i s t e r e d
e s c a l a t o cr o n t r a c t o ra s
d e f i n e di n S e c t i o n2 o f t h e B u i l d i n g sO r d i n a n c e .
A f i r e a l a r m s i t u a t i o n s h a l l b e s i m u l a t e da n d t h e e s c a l a t o r / m o v i n gw a l k w a y s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y
c h e c k e dt o e n s u r et h a t i t " S T O P S " . A s e s c a l a t o r sa n d m o v i n g * u l - k * o y r a r e s o m e t i m e sw i r e i
f o r n o r m a l r e m o t e s t a r t / s t o pc o n t r o l , t h e c o n t r o l s s h a l l b e c h e c k e dt o e n s u r et h a t a f t e r a f i r e
a l a r m " S T o P " , t h e e s c a l a t o r / m o v i n gw a l k w a y c a n o n l y b e s t a r t e dl o c a l l y .

5.1l Exit signs

(i) SPECTFTCATTON
F x i t s i g n ss h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l yi l l u m i n a t e db e a r i n gt h e w o r d a n d c h a r a c t e r s" E X I T l l l r r " i n b l o c k
l e t t e r sa n d c h a r a c t e r so f n o t l e s st h a n 1 2 5m m h i g h w i t h l 5 m m w i d e s t r o k e s .

COLOU RS
R e c e n t r e s e a r c hh a s s h o w n t h a t t h e t r a d i t i o n a l r e d o r w h i t e i s n o t a l w a y s t h e b e s t c o l o u r
combination.
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I n t h e a b s e n c eo f a n y s p e c i a cl o n s i d e r a t i o n st ,h e c o l o u r f o r e x i t s i g n ss h a l l b e g r e e nh a v i n g t h e
spectralcharacteristicsof colour filter No. 24 dark green.
W h e r e t h e c o l o u r w i l l n o t p r o v i d e a c o n s p i c u o u sc o n t r a s t w i t h t h e c o l o u r o f t h e g e n e r a l
d e c o r a t i o na n d u n d e r a l l c o n d i t i o n s o f a m b i e n t l i g h t i n g . o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c o l o u r s s h a l l
be used:
(a) No. 23 Deep amber;
(b) No. 15 Peacockblue, and
(c) No. 6 Primary red.
T h e c o l o u r ss h a l lc o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t o
s f B . S .3 9 4 4 .
C o l o u r c o n t r a s tf o r l e t t e r i n ga n d s u r r o u n d ss h o u l d b e a s f o l l o w s :
Colour Contrast Colour
Green I
Blue I White
Red )
Yellow Black
I r r e s p e c t i v eo f w h i c h c o l o u r c o m b i n a t i o n sa r e u s e d .o n l y s i g n s o f s a m e c o l o u r c o m b i n a t i o n
s h a l lb e i n s t a l l e di n a n y o n e p r e m i s e s .
I n t h e a b s e n c eo f a n y s p e c i a cl o n s i d e r a t i o ns, i g n ss h o u l db e t r a n s l u s c e nst u r r o u n d st o l e t t e r i n g .

DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
I f a s i g n i s n o t i n s t a l l e di m m e d i a t e l ya b o v e a n e x i t o r i f a n e x i t i s n o t c l e a r l y v i s i b l e f r o m
n o r m a l l y o c c u p i e dp a r t s o f t h e p r e m i s e sd, i r e c t i o n a ls i g n c o n f o r m i n g t o T a b l e l 0 o f B . S . 5 . 1 9 9
should be erected.

SELF LUMINOU.S.SIGNS
S e l f l u m i n o u s s i g n st o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d4 2 1 8 ( a d a p t e da s f o r p a r a . l ) a r e a p p r o v e df o r u s e i n
Hong Kong, however,their useis not permittedwherelegislationspecifiesillunrinutedexit signs.

(ii) TESTII,IG
E x i t s i g n ss h a l l b e t e s t e dw h e n e v e ra n e m e r g e n c yl i g h t i n g s y s t e mi s t e s t e d .A s e r i t s i * u n sa r e
n o r m a l l y l i t w h e n p r e m i s e sa r e o c c u p i e d ,n o a d d i t i o n a lt e s t p r o c e d u r ei s n e c e s s a r yo.t h e r t h a n
r e g u l a rm a i n t e n a n c e .

5.12 Fire alarm systems

(i\ SPECIFICATION
N o t e : T h i s s e c t i o nd e a l so n l y w i t h m a n u a l l yo p e r a t e da l a r m p o i n t s o f a s y s t e m .( S e eB r i t i s h
S t a n d a r d5 8 3 9 :P a r t l : 1 9 8 0 )
P u r em a n u a l s y s t e m ss u c ha s h a n d b e l l s ,w h i s t l e s r, o t a r y g o n g s .e t c . a r e n o t u ' i t h i n t h e s c o p eo f
t h i s C o d e , h o w e v e r ,s u b j e c tt o t h e a p p r o v a lo f t h c D i r c c t o r o f F i r c S c r l i c c s .a n e x i s t i n gs o u n d
s i g n a l s y s t e mw i t h i n a p r e m i s e sm a y b e u t i l i z e d a s a m a n u a l t i r c a l a r m s y s t e m( e . g . s c h o o l
premises)subject to the specificsignal being usedsolely to notily occupantsof a fire situation.
M a n u a l a c t u a t i n gp o i n t s o f a p a t t e r nc o n f b r m i n gw i t h s t a n d a r d sa c c e p t a b l et o t h e D i r e c t o r o f
Fire Servicesmay be installedas an integratedpart of an automatic fire detectionsystem.Such
m a n u a la c t u a t i n gp o i n t s s h a l l b e i n s t a l l e di n c o m p l i a n c ew i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t es t a n d a r d .i n s u c h
l o c a t i o n sw i t h i n t h e p r e m i s e s ,a s s e t o u t e l s e w h e r ei n t h i s C o d e f o r t h e i n d i v i d u a l t y p e s o f
premises.

(ii\ TESTING
Manual fire alarm points are to be testedwhen the whole system is required to be tested in
accordancewith the appropriate standard.
A t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n t o R e g u l a t i o n3 8 o f t h e E d u c a t i o nR e g u l a t i o n sC
. h a p t e r 2 7 9 i n r e s p e c to f
fire alarm testingand fire drills in schools.

5.13 Fire control centre

(i) SPECIFICATION
A r o o m / c o m p a r t m e n tn o r m a l l y a t g r o u n d f l o o r l e v e lo n t h e m a i n f a c eo l a b u i l d i n g .p r e f ' e r a b l y
adiacent o main entrance.
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The room shall be separatedfrom the remainderof the building by walls having a minimum fire
resisting period of one hour, and shall be large enough to house equipment. recorders.
annunciators,etc. ancillary to the fire protection systeminstalledin the building.
It shall be continuously manned by trained personnel.
Local termination/repeatorso[ fire protection and life safety systemswill be installed together
with test facilitiesof the systemsas appropriate.
Electrical supply will be from the essentialsuppliescircuit (both normal and emergency).
I t m a y b e c a l l e d i n t o u s e a s F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n t C o m m a n d U n i t d u r i n g a n i n c i d e n t
involvingthe premises.

(i) TESTTNG
T h e r o u t i n e t e s t i n go f t h e v a r i o u ss y s t e m sw i t h i n t h e p r e m i s e sw i l l b e c a r r i e do u t i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t es t a n d a r do r c o d e a n d a s o u t l i n e de l s e w h e r e i n t h i s C o d e.
N o o t h e r i n d i v i d u a lt e s t i s c o n s i d e r e da p p r o p r i a t e .

5.14 Fire detectionsystems

(i\ SPECIFICATION

Systemsshall be installedin accordancewith Fire Offices'Committee Rules or other standards

acceptableto the Director of Fire Services.A direct line connectionshall be provided to the Fire
ServicesCommunication Centre or such other premisesas may be agreedwith the Director of
Fire Services.
Detection headsmay be of heat detectingtype or smoke detectingtype and headsof both types
may be installed within the same system.The choice of type of head will in most instancesbe
dictated by the circumstances,however, liaision with the Fire ServicesDepartment in the
p l a n n i n g s t a g ei s e s s e n t i a l .
Monitoring of the systemin the early stagesof building operation will be necessaryto "locate"
any head that, for any reason.is originating false alarms.

(ii) TESTTNG
The system and components will be testedin accordancewith the appropriate standard or as
required by the Director of Fire Services.
The direct line connection will be testedat such time and interval as aqreedbv the Director of
Fire Services.

5.15 Fire hydrant/hose reel installations Systems

(t) SPECIFICATION
Each hydrant outlet shall conform with British Standard 5041: Part l: 1975and British
S t a n d a r d5 3 0 6 :P a r t l : 1 9 7 6 a s a p p r o p r i a t ea n d :
(a) HYDRANT OUTLET
Shall be prominently sited in an approach lobby to a staircaseor in the staircaseenclosure.
It should preferablybe recessedinto a wall which is not a staircaseenclosingwall or smoke
lobby wall. When recessedthere shall be an all round clearancebetweenany part of the
hydrant outlet and valve and the enclosing walls sufficientto permit the free use of the
h y d r a n t , t h e f i t t i n g o f a n a d a p t o r . W h e n n o t r e c e s s e dt h e h y d r a n t s h a l l b e a d e q u a t e l y
protected againstdamage.
Shall be not lessthan 800 mm nor more than I 200 mm above floor lcvel.
S h a l l n o t o b s t r u c tw h o l l y , p a r t l y o r i n d i r e c t l ya n y d o o r o p e n i n g .o r t h e r e q u i r e dw i d t h o f
any exit route.
S h a l l b e s o s i t e da s n o t t o b e c o n c e a l e db y t h e l e a v e so f a n a d i a c e n d
t oor whenthat door is
opened.
S h a l l b e o f n o n - c o r r o s i v em e t a l .T h e o u t l e t so f a l l h y d r a n t ss h a l l b e o f 6 3 . 5 m m s t a n d a r d
female instantaneoustype and be controlled by a wheel operatedscrew valve designedto
o p e n b y c o u n t e r - c l o c k w i sreo t a t i o n . T h e d i r e c t i o no l ' o p e n i n go f t h e v a l v es h a l l b e c l e a r l y
e n g r a v e di n b o t h E n g l i s ha n d C h i n e s eo n t h c w h e e lo f r h e v a l v c .
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(b) HOSE REEL

H o s er e e l ss h a l lc o m p l y w i t h B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d5 2 7 4 :1 9 7 6a n d B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d5 j 0 6 : p a r t l :
1975or other standardsacceptableto the Director of Fire Services.
The designof the hosereel shall be such that the tubing is permanentlyconnected,via pipes
in the drum of the hose reel and such stuffing boxesis may be necessary.to the hydrint
s u p p l ym a i n .
The hose reel nozzleshall have a 4.5 mm orificeand be fitted with a simple two way valve to
open or shut offjet, the valve must not be spring loaded.
Any hose reel sited on any escaperoute may be carried on a swinging cradle so recessed
into the wall that when not in use the outer face of the reel is flush *it[ ttre wall and when
required for use the cradle may swing out into the corridor or passage.without undue
obstruction and without seriousinterferencewith any exit point or, be of1 fixed type with a
suitableguide ring.

(c) SUPPLY TANK

The reservewater supply for fire fighting shall be contained in a supply tank. (SeeSection
s.29)
(d) FrRE PUMPS
Fire pumps shall be permanentlyprimed and duplicated for duty and standby use.
The pump should preferablybe electricallydriven but. whatevermode of power for driving
the pump is employed, means shall be provided for starting the pump by electric remor.e
control button. Where the motive power for any pump is not electricity.alternativemeans
of starting the pump motor manually. in addition to remotecont.ol buttons. shall be
provided and directions for so starting prominently displayedin the pump house. Remote
starting points shall be wired for starting the pump and operatingthe manual alarm
system.There shall be no meansof stopping the pump, other than by switchesof the press
button type, which re-setthe remote control start switches.
The fire pump startersshall be wired through a selectorswitch for duty and standby pump
selection.Should the duty pump fail to operatewithin | 5 secondsthe standby pump shall
be energizedto become the duty pump. A warning Iight is to be provided alongside the
r e m o t ec o n t r o l b u t t o n _ l o c a t i o nt o g i v e i n d i c a t i o no f " n o f l o w " s h o u l d t h e s t a n d b y p u m p
fail to operate due to its being out of servicefor maintenanceor breakdown reasons.A
lock-offbutton adjacent to the fire pump shall be permitted.
Where fixed fire pumps other than the pump fed direct by the supply tank are provided in
wet rising mains, suitablestop/start switchesshall be provided to enable the Flre Services
to exercisecontrol_of
_suchbooster pumps independentlyof the switchesrequired by the
above_paragraph. Such switchesmust be situatedin or niar the Fire ServicesDepartment
Inlet Box and clearly indicated.
The water supplied through the fixed fire pump shall feed a wer rising main ro all fire
hydrants and hose reels.
A non-ferrous non-return valve to be provided between the downcoming main and the
fixed fire pump.
Remote control buttons for fixed fire pumps shall be sited near the hose reel. Starter
buttons shall be enclosed in an independentglass fronted cabinet and must be clearly
m a r k e d i n E n g l i s ha n d C h i n e s ec h a r a c r e r s" F I R E p u M p S T A R T E R " ( x r k F w g t y , ) .
AIl.fixed fire pumps shall be housed in suitable enclosures.preferably brick or concrere,
d e s i g n e ds o l e l yf o r o c c u p a t i o nb y t h e p u m p . S u c hp u m p h o u s e ss h a l ll i e c l e a ro f a n y e x i r o r
n o r m a l c o m m u n i c a t i o nr o u t e st h r o u g h t h e p r e m i s e sa n d s h a l lb e c l e a r l ym a r k e d i n E n g l i s h
a n d C h i n e s ec h a r a c t e r s" F I X E D F I R E p U M p " ( l , r l , i j . l t r k r r . ) .
The pressureand flow available for the fire hydrant/hosereel systemshall be such as to
provide for a static pressureof not lessthan 400 kPa and not .ori than 700 kPa with a flow
o f n o t l e s st h a n l 3 5 0 L / m i n f o r i n d u s t r i a b
l u i l d i n g sa n d n o r l e s sr h a n9 0 0 L i m i n f o r a l l o t h e r
types of buildings from any hydrant outlet of the system.In all buildingswherc the height
betweenthe topmost hydrant and the lowest Fire ServiceInlet is in excessof 60 m. the flow
and pressure,where necessaryin the opinion of the Director of Fire Services.shall be main-
tained by boosterpumps and/or water tanks insertedin the rising main svstem.The booster
pump shall be capable to maintain the required flow and pressJ.eat thl topmost hydrant
when water is pumping through the Fire ServiceInlet at a pressureof not more than 80b kPa.
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(e) RI.SII/G M AIN
R i s i n gm a i n ss h a l lc o m p l y w i t h B r i t i s hS t a n d a r d5 3 0 6 :P a r t l : 1 9 7 6 a s a p p r o p r i a t eo r o t h e r
standardsacceptableto the Director of Fire Services.
T h e w e t r i s i n g m a i n m u s t b e p r o v i d e d w i t h a s t a n d a r dF i r e S e r v i c eI n l e t a t g r o u n d f l o o r
level. Where the pump is interposedbetweenthe Fire ServiceInlet and the hydrant delivery
valves,provision must be made for the water suppliedto the Inlet to by-passthe fire pump
i n t h e e v e n to f f a i l u r e o f t h e p u m p .
A l l w e t r i s i n g a n d d o w n c o m i n g m a i n s s h a l l b e f i t t e d w i t h s u i t a b l ea i r r e l i e f v a l v e s t o
p r e v e n ta i r l o c k si n t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n .
E a c h w e t r i s i n g m a i n s h a t l b e c o n n e c t e dt o a n i n d e p e n d e n tF i r e S e r v i c eI n l c t . W h e r e ,
. n e F i r e S e r v i c eI n l e t m a y
l e t r i s i n gm a i n si n o n e i n s t a l l a t i o no
h o w e v e r ,t h e r ea r e s e v e r a w
be provided for all risers in the system, subject to the cross-sectionalarea of the pipe
betweenthe Fire ServiceInlet and each wet rising main being equal to the sum of the cross
sectionalareasof all the wet rising mains servedthereby.
T h e i n t e r n a l d i a m e t e r o f t h e r i s i n g m a i n , i n t h e c a s eo f i n d u s t r i a l b u i l d i n g s( a n d o t h e r
b u i l d i n g sw h e r et h e r i s k , i n t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e D i r e c t o ro f F i r c S e r v i c e s o j u s t i f i e s s) h a l lb e
n o t l e s st h a n 1 0 0m m . E a c h r i s i n g m a i n s h a l l s u p p l y 2 h y d r a n t o u t l e t sp e r f l o o r .
T h e i n t e r n a ld i a m e t e ro f t h e r i s i n g m a i n i n o t h e r t y p e so f b u i l d i n g ss h a l l b e n o t l e s st h a n
8 0 m m . E a c h r i s i n gm a i n s h a l l s u p p l y o n e h y d r a n t o u t l e t p e r f l o o r .
The Director of Fire Servicesmay requireadditional rising mains dependantupon the area
of rhe building.

(f) FIRE SERVICE INLET

E a c h f i r e s e r v i c ei n l e t s h a l l b e i n a p r o m i n e n t p o s i t i o no n t h e e x t e r i o ro f t h e b u i l d i n g a n d
must be suitably enclosedby glazing and protectedagainstcorrosion and abuse.
T h e i n l e t c o u p l i n g ss h a l l b e n o t l e s st h a n 6 0 0 m m n o r m o r e t h a n I 0 0 0 m m a b o v e t h e
ground level and shall be of a standard pattern approved by the Director of Fire Services.
"FlRE SERVICE
E a c h i n l e t s h a l l b e c l e a r l y m a r k e d i n E n g l i s h a n d C h i n e s ec h a r a c t e r s
INLET" (ififfi /k+).
'lhere
shall be a non-ferrous non-return valve behind each inlet.
The fire serviceinlet shall be so situatedas to be within easyreachof a fire applianceparked
i n a t h o r o u g h f a r ea d j a c e n tt o t h e b u i l d i n g p r o t e c t e d .

(iI\ TESTING
Tests shall be carried out in accordancewith approved standardsby a registeredClass 2 Fire
Servicelnstallation Contractor who shall forward a certificateof maintenanceto thc Director
of Fire Services.

5.16 Fireman'scommunicationsystems
(i\ SPECIFICATION
E v e r y b u i l d i n g i n w h i c h t h e p r o v i s i o no f a f i r e m a n ' sl i f t i s r e q u i r e ds h a l l a l s o b e p r o v i d e dw i t h
s u i t a b l ew i r i n g t o e n a b l e t h e F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n t t o c o n n e c t a n d u s e h a n d t e l e p h o n e
a p p a r a t u si n c o n j u n c t i o nw i t h s u c h w i r i n g . T h e w i r i n g s h a l l b e a f f i x e di n s i d et h e F i r e m a n ' sl i f t
shaft and shall be fire resisting.Every landing floor including the ground floor servedby the
F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s h a l lb e p r o v i d e dw i t h a s u i t a b l et e l e p h o n et y p ej a c k - s o c k e ot u t l e to n t h e e x t e r n a l
faceof the lift shaft.

(ii\ TESTING
T h e s y s t e ms h a l l b e t e s t e db y u s ea t i n t e r v a l sn o t e x c e e d i n gl 2 m o n t h s .

5.17 Fireman'slifts
(i\ SPECIF]CATION
F i r e m a n ' sl i f t s s h a l l b e c o n s t r u c t e da n d i n s t a l l e di n b u i l d i n g si n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h p r o v i s i o n so l ' :
( a ) L i f t s a n d E s c a l a t o r s( S a f e t y )O r d i n a n c e( C h a p t e r3 2 7 ) ;
s n d e rt h e B u i l d i n g sO r d i n a n c e( C h a p t c rl l l ) :
( h ) B u i l d i n g( L i f t s ) R e g u l a t i o n u
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(c) Current relevantBritish Standard Code of Pracriceor Specification(British

Standard 5655:
Part | : 1979and CP 407)as far as such Code of Practiie or Specificationdoes
not conflict
w i t h e i t h e r ^ ( i )o r ( i i ) a b o v e . ( R e f e r t o R e g u l a t i o n4 o f t h e B u i l d i n g ( L i f t s )
Regulations,
Chapter123.)

In addition, a fireman's lift shall be provided which shall sarisfythe following

conditions:
(l) It shall be provided with a separarefire-resisringrift shaft.
( 2 ) L i f t s h a f t o p e n i n g ss h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h a u t o m a t i cs e l f - c l o s i n g
f i r e - r e s i s t i ndgo o r s .
( 3 ) I t s h a l l b e o f a m i n i m u m s i z e o f 1 . 3 5m 2 n e t i n t e r n a l f l o o r a r e a
of car, with a minimum
rated load of680 kg.
(4) It shall be provided with a suitableescapeharch.
( 5 ) E a c h p o i n t o f d i s c h a r g es h a l l b e i n t o a s m o k el o b b y o r s i m i l a r p r o t e c r e d
arca.
( 6 ) I t s h a l lb e p r o v i d e dw i t h a s u i t a b l ec o n t r o l s w i t c h ,c l e a r l yi n d i c a t e d
i n E n g l i s ha n d C h i n e s e
as Fireman's Switch, at ground floor level to enable the Fire ServicesDe"partment
to gain
immediatecontrol over the lift and return it to ground level,such control
iear isolatin_e"the
iift from control by the public.
(7) The supply to the fireman'slift(s) shall be connectedro a sub-main
which shall be exclusive
a n d i n d e p e n d a n t a n y o t h e r s u b - m a i nc i r c u i t .W h e n a f i r e m a n ' sl i f t i s o n e
-of o f a b a t t e r yo f
Iifts, the other_lifts may be fed from the same supply, provided it is
adequate for this
p u r p o s e 'a n d t h a t _ a r r a n g e m e n tasr e s u c h t h a t a f i u l i o i c u r r i n g i n
any other lift or the
battery will not affect in any way the operation of the fireman'siift.
(8) The speedof the lift shall be such that it will reach rhe rop
floor of the building in not
more than one minute.
( 9 ) I t s h a l l b e s u i t a b l y i n d i c a r e db y t h e w o r d s " F I R E M A N ' S
LIFT" (iHprfisErtp+K) in
Englishand Chinese.
( 1 0 ) A f i r e m a n ' sc o m m u n i c a t i o ns y s t e mt o b e p r o v i d e d .( S e e
5.16)
(l l) Where more than one lift is to be provided in a building.
the Director of Fire Servicesshall
designatewhich lift/s is/are to be a fireman'slift/s.

(ii) TESTTNG
Lifts shall be testedby registeredcontractors in accordancewith the relevant
Ordinancesand
Regulations.
In addition, the following testsshall be carried our:
(a) The correct operation of the rift following use of Fireman's Switch.
(b) Speedtest as ar (8) above.

5.18 Fixed automatically-operated

approvedappliances
(t) SPECIFICATION
S u c ha p p l i a n c e sd e s i g n e dt o o p e r a t ea s i n d e p e n d a nut n i t s a r e i n c l u d e r ji n t h i s
section.
Nevertheless,subject to the agreementof the Director o[ Fire Servicesa number
of units. ma1,
b e i n s t a l l e dw i t h i n a c o m p a r t m e n ts u c h t h a t o p e r a t i o no f a n y o n e u n i t w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y
cause
a l l u n i t sw i t h i n t h e c o m p a r t m e n tt o o p e r a t e .
A l l a p p l i a n c e ss h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y F i r e O f f i c e s 'C o m m i t t e eo r t o o r h e r
a c c e p t a b l en a r i o n a l
standards.

(ii) TESTTNG
N o t e s ti s s u i t a b l eh o w e v e ra c h e c k o n t h e c o n t e n tw e i g h t t o b e m a d e e i t h e r
b y w e i g h i n go r b y
referenceto a pressureor other gauge which may be initalled as part of the
appliance.
5.19 Fixed foam systems
(i\ SPECIFICATION
S y s t e m ss h a l l b e i n s t a l l e di n c o m p l i a n c ew i t h s t a n d a r d sa c c e p t a b l et o t h e D i r e c r o r
of Fire
Services.
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A t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n t o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d5 0 4 1 :P a r t 5 : 1 9 7 4 .
C o n s u l t a t i o nw i 1 ht h e F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n ti s s t r o n g l yr e c o m m e n d e di n t h e d e s i g ns t a g eo f
a n y s y s t e m -P a r t i c u l a ra t t e n t i o nt o b e p l a c e do n c o m p a t i b i l i t yo f v a r i o u sf o a m c o m p o u n d s .a n d
i n t e g r a t i o no f F i r e S e r v i c e se q u i p m e n ti n t o t h e s y s t e m .
A comprehensiveongoing training programme is necessaryif the system is intended to be
b r o u g h t i n t o u s eb y e m p l o y e e s .

(ii) TESTING

T e s t s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c o d e a n d i n c o m p l i a n c ew i t h
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' si n s t r u c t i o n sf o r t h e v a r i o u si t e m s o f e q u i p m e n tw i t h i n t h e s y s t e m .

5.20 Gas detectionsystems

(t\ SPECIFICATIOT't

Very few types of premiseswill require such a system.Each systemmust be designedto detect
the iscape or excessiveconcentrationof the specificgasesappropriate to the area of risk.
T h e s y s t e ms h a l l b e d e s i g n e di n c o n s u l t a t i o nw i t h t h e F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n t .
E a c h s y s t e ms h a l l :
( u \ m o n i t o r t h e a r e ao f r i s k c o n t i n u o u s l y l
(b) be automatic in oPeration;
(c) close down affectedprocessif circumstancespermit:
systemif appropriate;
(r/) operate ventilat.ion/exhaust
(e) be connectedto the fire alarm system[or the premises'

(iI) TESTING
The system shall be testedby allowing sufficientamount of the gas acrossthe detection point
and efficient operation of all ancillary procedureswill be confirmed.

5.21 Hose reels

T h i s s e c t i o nh a s b c e nc o n s i d e r e da s p a r t o f S e c t i o n5 . 1 S - F i r e h y d r a n t ih o s c r e e ls y s t c m s .
No further detail is considerednecessary.

5.22 Lifts-Fire and safety aspectsof

(i) SPECIFICATION
L i f t s s h a l l b e c o n s t r u c t e da n d i n s t a l l e di n b u i l d i n g si n a c c o r d a n c cw i t h t h c p r o v i s i o n so f :
(u) Lifts and Escalators(Safety)Ordinance (Chapter 327);
( h ) B u i l d i n g ( L i f t s ) R e g u l a t i o n su n d e r t h c B u i l d i n g sO r d i n a n c e( C h a p t c r 1 2 3 ) :
( c ) C u r r e n t r el e v a n tB r i t i s hS t a n d a r dC o d e o f P r a c t i c co r S p c c i f i c a t i o (nB r i t i s hS t a n d a r d5 6 5 5 :
Part | : | 979 and CP 407) as far as such Code of Practiceor Specificationdoes not conflict
w i t h e i t h e r ( a ) o r ( b ) a b o v e . ( R e f e r t o R e g u l a t i o n4 o f B u i l d i n g ( L i f t s ) R e g u l a t i o n s .
Chapter123.)
In addit ion
S m o k e d e t e c t o r s( S e eS e c t i o n5 . 1 4 )s h a l l b e i n s t a l l e di n l i f t l o b b i e st h a t s c r v ep a s s e n g el ri f t s .
U p o n a c t u a t i o no f a s i n g l es m o k ed c t e c t o rw i t h i n a l i f t l o b b y . n o l i t i s w i l l s t o p a t t h a t f l o o r .
W h e n t w o o r m o r e d e t e c t o r sa c t u a t e( e i t h e rw i t h i n t h e s a m eo r d i f f e r e n tl i f t l o b b i e s .a / / l i f t s w i l l
automatically be returned to ground floor or the lowest point of dischargeuhttvc lhe ground
f l o o r a n d r e m a i n s t a t i o n a r ya t t h a t l e v e l .
S m o k e d e t c c t o ra c t u a t i o nw i l l n o t o v e r r i d ct h e f i r e m a n ' ss w i t c hs c r v i n ga n y f r r c m a n ' sl i l t .
T h e d e t e c t o r ss h a l l l o r m a n i n t c g r a l p a r t o f a n a u t o m a t i cd e t e c t i o ns y s t e mi n s t a l l e dw i t h i n t h e
buildinc.
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If there is no existing automatic detectionsysteminstalled,the lift lobby smoke
detectorsshall
be installedwith direct transmissionfacilityto Fire ServicesCommunication Centre.
C A S E O F F I R E , D O N O T U S E L I F T- ,", . _ - _
A notice..tN in Englishand Chineseshall be affixed to
rkgtr+F+ , +llh*lt,"W
the wall near the lifts.

(ii) TESTING

Testing of lifts is vestedin the Director of Electricaland Machanical Services.

T h e s m o k ed e t e c t i o ns y s t e ms h a l l b e t e s t e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h S e c t i o n5 . 1 4o t t h i s
Code.

5.23 Portable hand-operatedapprovedappliances

(i) SPECTFTCATTON

A t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n t o F i r e S e r v i c e( l n s t a l l a t i o n sa n d E q u i p m e n t )R e g u l a r i o n sC, h a p t e r
95.
Appliancesshall have receivedFire Offices'Committee or other acceptablestandard
approval.
(ii) TESTING

Applianceswill be testedby a registeredfire serviceinstallationconrracror ro comply

with Fire
Service(lnstallationsand Equipmenr) Regulations,chapter 95.
Tests will be carried out in accordancewith appropriate standard and the manufiacturer's
instructions.

5.24 Pressurizationof staircases

(i) SPECIFTCATI}N ( Il'here pressuri:ed staircase.sAre (J.sed)
For all staircasesservingas fire escaperoutes,a mechanicalventilation systemshall
be installed
to pressurizethe escaperoute relative-to the adjoining areas so as to prevent smoke logging.
Normally, the systemshall be "dead" being brought in-tooperarionaut'omaticallyaurinii
nie
incident as describedbelow. The system may also be brought into use from the fire
control
centre of the building.
The systemmay additionally be designedto pressurizecorridors which form part of a protected
escaperoute.
Intake to the fan must be from a smoke free location external to the building. and connecting
ductwork betweenthe intake louvre and fan not within the fire, stairs,must bE constructedof
a
material having at least two hours fire resistancerating so that all risk of contamination of the
a i r s u p p l yi s e l i m i n a t e d .
An electric motorized damper shall be fitted at the dischargeof each fan so that the staric
pressurewithin the stair is maintained when one escapedoor is opened,and an air
flow rate of
n o t l e s s t h a n 1 . 2 7 m . p . s . . t h r o u g ht h e d o o r . w i t h ; l l d o o r s c l o s e d .t h e p r e s s u r ed i f f e r e n c e
betweenthe stairway and the areasservedby the stairway shall not exceed50 pascals.The static
pressuresensor_shall be suitably located at mid stair level,and shall be capable of completing
the operation of_the damper motor within l5 secondsof a door being oplned or closed. The
d a m p e r m o t o r s h a l l b e o f f l a m e p r o o fc o n s t r u c t i o na n d m u s t n o t l i b i r a i e s m o k e s h o u l d t h e
motor fail.
A l l w i r i n g t o t h e f a n sa n d c o n t r o l m o t o r s s h a l lb e M . l . C . C . T h e m a i n c o n t r o l b o a r d e n c l o s i n g
all fan startersrelaysetc. is to befire protectedwith manual overri<Je controls operation by the
Fire ServicesDepartment, suitably locatedand nominated by the Department.
A l l f a n s s h a l lb e b r o u g h t i n t o o p e r a t i o na u t o m a t i c a l l yb y t h e a c t i o no f a s m o k ed e r e c t i n gd e v i c e
located in each smoke lobby serving thc prcssurizedstaircaseis.

(ii) TESTTNG

R o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c et e s t i n go f t h e b u i l d i n gw i l l i n c l u d et h i s s y s r e m .
I f t h e s y s t e mi s o n l y u s e di n e m e r g e n c yc o n d i t i o n s ,t h e n p e r i o d i ct e s t i n go f t h c s y s t e mw i l l b c
c a r r i e do u t i n c o n j u n c t i o nw i t h t e s t so f o t h e r l i f e s a f e t yr y r t . . t o f t h e b u " i l d i n gt.u t a t i n t e r v a l s
n o t e x c e e d i n go n e y e a r .
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5.25 Ring main systemwith fixed pumps

(i) sPECrFrcATroN
A t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n t o B r i t i s h S t a n d a r d 5 0 4 1 , 5 3 0 6 : P a r t I a n d 5 9 0 i t . T h e s y s t e ms h a l l b e
specificallyfor fire fighting purposes,however if the water supply is adequatethere is somemerit
in using the systemfor cleaning purposes.thereby effcctivelytesting the system.
T h e m a i n s m a y b e o v e r o r u n d e r g r o u n d b u t m u s t o b v i o u s l y b e p r o t e c t e da g a i n s t p h y s i c a l
damage.
The systemshall be fed from at least 2 water suppliesto the satisfactionof the Director of Fire
S e r v i c e sa n d t h e W a t e r A u t h o r i t y . ( S e eS e c t i o n5 . 3 2 )
Pumps will be fixed and capable of automatic and manual start. Fire pumps shall be
p e r m a n e n t l yp r i m e d a n d d u p l i c a t c d f o r d u t y a n d s t a n d - b y u s e . I n r e s p e c to f a n y p a r t i c u l a r
project the Director of Fire Servicesmay permit fire pumps servingother systemsto be utilized
for stand-by purposes.
H y d r a n t o u t l e t sw i l l b e t o s t a n d a r dH o n g K o n g F i r e S e r v i c e sD e p a r t m e n tp a t t e r n .
H o s e r e e l sm a y b e i n s t a l l e da t s e l e c t e do, r a l l , h y d r a n t o u t l e t sa s r e q u i r e db y t h e D i r e c t o r o f
Fire Services.

(1i\ TESTII,IG
T h e f i x e d p u m p w i l l b e t e s t e dm o n t h l y b y b o t h a u t o m a t i ca n d m a n u a l s t a r t .
T h e s y s t e m s h a l l b c g e n e r a l l ye x a m i n e d t o e n s u r et h a t p i p e w o r k a n d h y d r a n t o u t l e t s a r e i n
good order.
Scealso British Standard 5908.

5.26 Smoke/gasextractionsystems
(i) SPECIFICATTON
T h e s y s t c ms h a l l b e d e s i g n e di n c o n s u l t a t i o nw i t h t h e D i r e c t o r o f F i r e S e r v i c e s .
T h e f o l l o w i n g w i l l n o r m a l l y b e i n c l u d e di n a n y s y s t e m :
( u ) I t s h a l l b e a u t o m a t i ci n a c t i o n a n d b e c a p a b l eo f m a n u a l a n d . ' o re l e c t r i c a rl e m o t ec o n t r o l .
(h) Ducts shall have same fire resistingperiod as the compartment.
l i r i n g a n d c o m p o n e n t so f t h e s y s t e ms h a l lb e c a p a b l eo f o p e r a t i n -aet t e m p e r a t u r e
( c ) E l e c t r i c aw
of 250 C.
( d ) A c o o l i n gw a t e r c u r t a i n h e a d w i t h s u i t a b l ed r a i n m a y b e i n t r o d u c e di n t o t h e d u c t t o r e d u c e
t h e t e m p e r a t u r eo f t h e c o m b u s t i o np r o d u c t s .
(c) Dangerousgases.shall passthrough a suitable"washing" agent before being dischargedto
opcn alr.

(ii) TESTII,IG
The systemshall be testedby remote control operation from the tire control or other such point
as agreed by the Director of Fire Servtces.

5.27 Smoke vents

(i) SPECIFICATION
P r o v i d e d f o r b a s e m e n t st o t h e s a t i s f a c t i o no f B u i l d i n s A u t h o r i t l ' .

(ii) TESTiltG
No tcst is appropriatc.

5.28 Sprinkler systcms

(i) SPECIFICATION
S u c h s y s t e m ss h a l l b e d e s i g n e da n d i n s t a l l e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h F i r e O f f i c e s 'C o m m i t t e eR u l e s
( w i t h s u i t a b l e m o d i l i c a t i o n p c r t i n e n t t o H o n g K o n g ) o r o t h e r s t a n d a r d sa c c e p t a b l ct o t h e
Dircctor of Firc Scrviccs.
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For the avoidance of doubt, a system is deemed to commenceat the point of entrv. to the
building, of the pipework.
(SeeWater Supplies-Secrion 5.32)

(i1) TESTTNG
The testing procedureshall be in accordancewith the appropriate standard or as required by
the Director of Fire Services.

5.29 Supply tank

(i) SPECIFICATION

Supply tank for fire hydrant and hose reel installation of adequatecapacity shall be provided
when a wet systemis installed in a building.
The tank shall be fed from such source of supply approved by the Water Authority and
the Director of Fire Services.
The tank may be used for the combined storage of domestic (e.g. flushing) and fire fighting
water provided that the maximum potential draw off by domestic servicescan in no way
diminish the supply for fire fighting below the required reserve.
The minimum quantity of water required to be available,having regard to the floor area factor
of the largestfloor is as follows:

Water
Floor area (gross) storagerequired
Not exceeding230m2 9 0 0 0 L (9 m ' )
Over 230 m2 but not exceedins460 m2 l 8 0 0 0L ( 1 8m r )
Over 460 m2 but not exceedini gZO^, 2 70 0 0L ( 2 7m r )
Over 920 m2 3 60 0 0L ( 3 6m 3 )

A non-ferrous non-return valve to be provided betweenthe downcoming main and the fixed
fire pump.

(ii) TESTING
No test is appropriate other than periodic checkingfor water leakage.

5.30 Ventilation/airconditioningcontrolsystems
(i) SPECTFTCATTON
Ventilation of buildingsand ventilating systemswithin buildingsshall be installedin accordance
w i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t er e g u l a t i o n su n d e r t h e B u i t d i n g sO r d i n a n c eo r P u b l i c H e a l t h a n d U r b a n
Servicesordinance "ScheduledPremises"(as definedin that ordinance).
F a c i l i t i e sm a y b e r e q u i r e dt o o p e r a t ev e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e m st h a t e m b o d y
t h e u s eo f d u c t i n go r t r u n k i n g w h i c h p a s s e st h r o u g ho n e c o m p a r t m e n tt o a n o t h e ro t h e r t h a n i n
i t s n o r m a l m o d e b y r e m o t ea c t i o n f r o m a f i r e c o n t r o l c e n t r eo f t h e b u i l d i n gb y a u t o m a t i cm e a n s
t o g e t h e rw i t h t h e p r o v i s i o no [ a n o v e r r i d i n gm a n u a ls w i t c ha s s h a l lb e r e q u i r e db y t h e D i r e c t o r
ofrFire Services

(ii) TESTTNG

T h e v e n t i l a t i o n / a i rc o n d i t i o n i n gc o n t r o l s y s t e ms h a l lb e t e s t e dt o e n s u r es a t i s f a c t o r yo p e r a r l o n
to the approval of the Director of Fire Services.
T h e r e m o t eo p e r a t i o no f t h e s y s t e m ,i f r e q u i r e d ,s h a l lb e t e s t e da t s u c h i n t e r v a l sa s a s r e e dw i t h
the Director of Fire Services.

5.31 Water spray systems

(t) SPECIFICATION

S u c h s y s t e m ss h a l l b e i n s t a l l e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e s t a n d a r d sa c c c o t a b l et o t h e ' D i r e c t o r
of Fire Services.
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(ii) TESTTNG
with the appropriatestandardor as requiredby
The testingprocedureshallbe in accordance
the Directorof Fire Services.

5.32 Watersupplies
(i) SPECIFICATION
All fixed systemsusing water will be servedby water from at least two suppliesto the
and WaterAuthority.
of the Directorof Fire Services
satisfaction
EXCEPT
The typesof supplyas listedin FireOffices'Committeerulesare acceptable
tank, gravitytank or elevatedprivatereservoir;
(a) Town main with eithera pressure
(b) Town mainswith automaticpump.
However, dueto possibledisruptionof watersuppliesfrom townmainsduringwaterrestriction
periods,unlessthe town main is on 24 hour supply,provisionmust be madeto guarantee30
minutesstoredsupply,the town main feedingthe storagetank.

(i1\ TESTTNG
No actualtestingof watersuppliesis appropriateotherthan periodiccheckingfor leaks.

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