K.1 General

a) Scope:

Lists examples of fire safety equipment, facilities, and systems needing inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair.

b) Applicability:

The list is not exhaustive.
Not every building requires all listed items.

c) Considerations:

Designers should assess each building’s specific circumstances to determine necessary fire safety measures.

K.2 Detection

a) Fire detection and alarm systems

b) Smoke detection and alarm systems

c) Intruder detection systems

d) Integrated security and fire systems

K.3 Alarms and communications

Examples of alarm and communication equipment, facilities and systems include:

a) Fire detection, alarm, and warning systems

b) Manual call points and break-glass alarms

c) Analogue addressable alarm systems

d) Alarm sounders

e) Public address/voice alarms

f) Visual alarm devices (flashing warning beacons)

g) Two-stage alarms/communications

h) Alarm indicator panels

i) Arrangements for calling the fire and rescue service

j) Exit signs and illuminated signage

k) Means of communication between storeys or zones

l) Links to emergency power

m) Fire control centre

n) Video cameras

K.4 Suppression

Examples of Suppression Equipment, Facilities, and Systems:

a) Automatic sprinkler systems

b) Water mist and directed water deluge systems

c) Portable fire extinguishers and hose reels

d) Gaseous, foam, and powder extinguishing systems

e) Other fixed extinguishing systems (e.g., CO2)

f) Plant, pumps, and plumbing

g) Water tanks

h) Bunds and run-off tanks

i) Links to emergency power

K.5 Smoke control

Examples of Smoke Control Equipment, Facilities, and Systems:

a) Smoke control systems (for escape and fire-fighting)

b) Fire and smoke dampers

c) Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems

d) Pressure differential systems

e) Smoke seals on doors

f) Standby fans and motors

g) Links to emergency power

h) Make-up air systems

i) Smoke barriers

K.6 Means of escape

Examples of Equipment, Facilities, and Systems for Means of Escape:

a) Evacuation lifts and equipment

b) Evacuation chairs for disabled individuals

c) Safety, emergency, and escape lighting systems (including self-contained luminaires with sealed batteries)

d) Way-guidance systems

e) Non-slip floor surfaces in escape routes

f) Openable windows on escape routes

g) Door closing and retaining devices, hinges, and latches

h) Protection measures for escape routes (especially those not in regular use)

i) Refuges and protected lobbies

j) Stairs, escalators, and ramps

K.7 Built in fire protection

Examples of Structural Features for Fire Protection:

a) Compartmentation systems (fire doors, automatic release mechanisms, closing mechanisms)

b) Structural fire protection measures

c) Penetration seals

d) Intumescent seals

e) Void or cavity barriers

f) Fire-stopping and seals

g) Protected means of escape

h) Structural protection

i) Protection for lifts and stairways

j) Fire-resisting glazing

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K.8 Fire- fighting

Examples of Fire-Fighting Equipment and Facilities:

a) Fire hydrants and fire mains (including associated valves)

b) Wet or dry rising fire mains (inlet and outlet boxes)

c) Foam inlets to oil-fired boilers

d) Outlet straps to fire mains

e) Firefighters lift installations

K.9 Control systems

Examples of Control Systems for Fire Protection:

a) Central controls for automatic door release

b) Firefighters lift switch

c) Mechanical ventilation or pressurization systems

d) Lift and escalator controls

e) Door control mechanisms

f) Evacuation and firefighters’ lifts

g) Automatically opened openings via smoke detectors

h) Automatic air input fans for positive pressure

i) Continuously monitored connections to fire and rescue services

j) Fire control centres

k) Access control systems (e.g., swipe cards)

K.10 Power

Examples of Power Equipment and Systems:

a) Protected power supplies and cables

b) Generators and batteries

c) Diesel generators for standby power

d) Emergency and escape lighting

e) Standby power systems

f) Lightning protection systems

K.11 Access to the building and its surroundings

Examples of Access Facilities for Fire Protection:

a) Access roads

b) Car parking areas

c) Service roadways for fire and rescue service access

d) Assembly points

e) Access to fire mains, foam inlets, or other inlets

f) Fire appliance access to building areas

g) Automatic barriers

h) Security barriers (e.g., “swipe card” systems)

Annex K (informative) Fire safety equipment, facilities and systems