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REPUBLIC ACT 9514
Revised Fire Code of the Philippines
DISCLAIMER:
Always double-check the values given in this document with the actual laws. For corrections or clarifications, email arch.pedrosantosjr@gmail.com. Repealing clause
• RA 9514 repeals PD 1185 (the old Fire Code).
Outline of RA 9514
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4.
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6.
7.
Interpretation
Coverage
Definition of terms
Authority of the BFP
Reorganization of the BFP
Fire brigades, safety practitioners
Assistance to the BFP
Outline of RA 9514
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9.
10.
11.
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13.
14.
Fire safety enforcers
Enforcement and administration
Fire safety measures
Prohibited acts
Fire code taxes
Administrative courses of action
Miscellaneous provisions
Focus on three rules only
• Rule 3: Definition of terms
• Rule 9: Enforcement/admin, because:
– Inspections and evaluations
– FALAR
– FSIC
• Rule 10: Fire safety measures, because:
– Various design requirements
RULE 3
Definition of terms
Abatement
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Automatic fire suppression system
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
Fire marshall The head of the City or the Municipal Fire Station
Standpipe system A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor
Fire alarm Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn a building’s occupants of the presence of fire
Fire alerting system
A fire alarm system activated by the the presence of fire where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm
Fire wall A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions Flame retardant Any compound which when applied improves the resistivity or fire resistance quality of
Revised Fire Code of the Philippines
DISCLAIMER:
Always double-check the values given in this document with the actual laws. For corrections or clarifications, email arch.pedrosantosjr@gmail.com. Repealing clause
• RA 9514 repeals PD 1185 (the old Fire Code).
Outline of RA 9514
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Interpretation
Coverage
Definition of terms
Authority of the BFP
Reorganization of the BFP
Fire brigades, safety practitioners
Assistance to the BFP
Outline of RA 9514
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Fire safety enforcers
Enforcement and administration
Fire safety measures
Prohibited acts
Fire code taxes
Administrative courses of action
Miscellaneous provisions
Focus on three rules only
• Rule 3: Definition of terms
• Rule 9: Enforcement/admin, because:
– Inspections and evaluations
– FALAR
– FSIC
• Rule 10: Fire safety measures, because:
– Various design requirements
RULE 3
Definition of terms
Abatement
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Automatic fire suppression system
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
Fire marshall The head of the City or the Municipal Fire Station
Standpipe system A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor
Fire alarm Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn a building’s occupants of the presence of fire
Fire alerting system
A fire alarm system activated by the the presence of fire where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm
Fire wall A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions Flame retardant Any compound which when applied improves the resistivity or fire resistance quality of