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Sl.No. UAE Fire Code 2011 Requirements UAE Fire Code 2017 Requirements
Type of occupancy
Type of occupancies based on thei usage. Hazard and number of occupants (RISKS)
Groupe-A 1. Hotels & 2. Hotel
apartments
All exit enclosures are provided with a pressurization system and 2 hours fire rated. 50% of the All exit enclosures are provided with a pressurization system and 2 hours fire rated. 50% of the
exits discharge directly to outside and are completely separated from the rest of the building. exits discharge directly to outside and are completely separated from the rest of the building.
UAE Fire Code requires exit stairs shall have a minimum clear width of 1,200 mm unless it has a UAE Fire Code requires exit stairs shall have a minimum clear width of 1,200 mm unless it has a
cumulative occupant load of more than 2,000 in which case the minimum clear width shall be cumulative occupant load of more than 2,000 in which case the minimum clear width shall be
1,420 mm. 1,420 mm.
Exit stairs connecting storeys below the level of discharge and above the level of exit discharge Exit stairs connecting storeys below the level of discharge and above the level of exit discharge
are separated (by partitions, doors or similar means) and are provided with appropriate signage are separated (by partitions, doors or similar means) and are provided with appropriate signage
If the exit enclosure serves more than 4 storeys, re-entry is provided at least every 4 storeys. If the exit enclosure serves more than 4 storeys, re-entry is provided at least every 4 storeys.
Appropriate signage is provided on each level indicating the nearest floor allowing re-entry Appropriate signage is provided on each level indicating the nearest floor allowing re-entry
All areas of the building have a minimum of 2 exits where the exits are remote from each other. All areas of the building have a minimum of 2 exits where the exits are remote from each other.
Where the occupant’s numbers are more than 500 and less than 1000, there shall be at least 3 Where the occupant’s numbers are more than 500 and less than 1000, there shall be at least 3
exits. For areas where the occupant load is more than 1000, at least 4 exits shall be provided exits. For areas where the occupant load is more than 1000, at least 4 exits shall be provided
The exits are remotely located from each other to minimize the potential that a single fire incident The exits are remotely located from each other to minimize the potential that a single fire incident
could compromise multiple means of egress. UAE Fire Code and NFPA 101 requires exits in fire could compromise multiple means of egress. UAE Fire Code and NFPA 101 requires exits in fire
sprinkler protected buildings to be separated by a distance at least equal to one-third of the length sprinkler protected buildings to be separated by a distance at least equal to one-third of the length
of the maximum diagonal of the area served. of the maximum diagonal of the area served.
7 Dimensional Criteria for Staircase
Minimum width 1200mm (if the total cumulative occupant load assigned to the stair is <2000). Minimum width 1200mm (if the total cumulative occupant load assigned to the stair is <2000).
1420mm (if the total 1420mm (if the total
cumulative occupant load assigned to the stair is >2000) cumulative occupant load assigned to the stair is >2000)
Maximum height of risers = 180mm Maximum height of risers = 180mm
Minimum height of risers = 100mm Minimum height of risers = 100mm
Minimum tread depth = 280mm Minimum tread depth = 280mm
Minimum headroom = 2030mm Minimum headroom = 2030mm
Maximum height between landing = 3660mm Maximum height between landing = 3660mm
Maximum tread and landing Slope = 21 (1 in 48) Maximum tread and landing Slope = 21 (1 in 48)
8 Exit Signage
Internally and externally illuminated exit signage shall be provided at all exits and exit access Internally and externally illuminated exit signage shall be provided at all exits and exit access
where the way to reach an exit is not readily apparent. The signage on the exit door shall be where the way to reach an exit is not readily apparent. The signage on the exit door shall be
tactile. The exit signs shall be no more than 30 m apart or the rated viewing distance of the sign. tactile. The exit signs shall be no more than 30 m apart or the rated viewing distance of the sign.
Directional signs shall be provided where the direction of travel to the nearest exit is not apparent. Directional signs shall be provided where the direction of travel to the nearest exit is not apparent.
Floor proximity signs for exit and egress path must be provided as required (if required by the Floor proximity signs for exit and egress path must be provided as required (if required by the
occupancy) in additional to normal exit signage. occupancy) in additional to normal exit signage.
The exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated and where emergency lighting is The exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated and where emergency lighting is
provided shall be provided with emergency power. provided shall be provided with emergency power.
Any doors, passage or stairway not serving as an exit that can be mistaken for an exit shall have Any doors, passage or stairway not serving as an exit that can be mistaken for an exit shall have
a “NO EXIT” sign. a “NO EXIT” sign.
9 Ventilation Requirement
High rise hotel corridors shall be provided with zone smoke control system (pressure sandwich High rise hotel corridors shall be provided with zone smoke control system (pressure sandwich
system). The pressure within such corrodors shall be higher than that in guest rooms and the system). The pressure within such corrodors shall be higher than that in guest rooms and the
pressure within the internal exit staircase higher than that of the corridors. pressure within the internal exit staircase higher than that of the corridors.
Co2 Extingusher 2Kg., 15m Maximum Travel Distance Co2 Extingusher 5Kg.,
Dry Powder Extingusher 4.5kg., 15m Maximum Travel Distance Dry Powder Extingusher 4kg.,
Location of Extinguisher. Chemical store, linen store, waste storage & cleaning solvent
store.
Foam type 9 liters.
Dry Powder Extingusher 4kg.,
12 Application of Fire Protection Systems
1. Wet Riser Sytem 1. Wet Riser Sytem
2. Automatic Sprinkler System 2. Automatic Sprinkler System
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
A fire detection system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with NFPA 72. A fire detection system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with NFPA 72.
This system shall include approved emergency voice alarm communication system and a fire This system shall include approved emergency voice evscuation or communication system shall
department communication system. be provided (EVC)
The alarm system shall provide automatic notification of a fire incident to the fire department. Two way telephonic system shall be provided
13 Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting shall be provided for at least 3 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting Emergency lighting shall be provided for at least 3 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting
throughout the exit access (stairs, aisles, corridors and passageways leading to an exit), exits and throughout the exit access (stairs, aisles, corridors and passageways leading to an exit), exits and
exit discharge (stairs, ramps, aisles and walkways leading to a public way) and shall operate exit discharge (stairs, ramps, aisles and walkways leading to a public way) and shall operate
within 10 seconds. The illumination level shall be no less than 10.8 lux on average (1.1 lux within 10 seconds. The illumination level shall be no less than 10.8 lux on average (1.1 lux
minimum) at floor level where the uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded. minimum) at floor level where the uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded.