Fire Alarm Requirement Comparison: Assembly: QCD Guidelines NFPA 101 2018 - CHAPTER 12 QCD Annex

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: ASSEMBLY
NFPA 101 2018 - CHAPTER 12 QCD ANNEX QCD GUIDELINES

Occupancy 6.1.2.1* An occupancy (1) used for a gathering of 50 or more persons for MASJID (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
Classification deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking,
Definition amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar uses; or (2) MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
used as a special amusement building, regardless of occupant
load ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants
(AUDITORIUMS, THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,

THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
Fire alarm system 12.3.4.1.1 Assembly occupancies with occupant loads of more than 300 Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that
/ fire warning and all theaters with more than one audience-viewing room Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and
equipment shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system in annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
accordance with 9.6.1 and 12.3.4, unless otherwise permitted initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
by 12.3.4.1.2. those signals
12.3.4.1.2 Assembly occupancies that are a part of a multiple occupancy GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
protected as a mixed occupancy (see 6.1.14) shall be permitted Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
to be served by a common fire alarm system, provided that the (1.0) Alarm System for reference.
individual requirements of each occupancy are met GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
(2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
GA_6.3 – Fire Alarm Systems shall be designed and installed in
Revisions_2015 accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 72 except as clearly
(3.0) modified by these requirements. Where ambiguities in either
these requirements of the NFPA 72 exist, it shall be the
responsibility of the engineering endorsing the fire safety plans
to obtain clarification from the Qatar Civil Defence
Department.
GA_6.3 – All fire alarm system shall have the following:
Revisions_2015 4.1 Main fire alarm control unit/panel (addressable /
(4.0) conventional type)
4.2 Main Indicating Mimic Panel shall use red coloured Light
Emitting Diode (LED) to indicate graphically the building, the
floor, location and the initiating device that is in alarm; or if
provided with PC based workstation, an information stating
that graphic user interface (GUI) is integrated in the
software/application in lieu of the Main Indicating Mimic Panel.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 12.3.4.2.1 Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by both of Automatic Not required:
initiation the following means: Manual Control MASJID (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
Panel
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1), unless Required:
otherwise permitted by one of the following: MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
(a) The requirement of 12.3.4.2.1(1) shall not apply where
initiation is by means of an approved automatic fire detection ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants
system in accordance with 9.6.2.1(2) that provides fire (AUDITORIUMS, THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
detection throughout the building.
(b) The requirement of 12.3.4.2.1(1) shall not apply where ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,
initiation is by means of an approved automatic sprinkler THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
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system in accordance with 9.6.2.1(3) that provides fire GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
cont. of Manual detection and protection throughout the building. Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
cont. of Fire Alarm Initiation (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
signal initiation (2) Where automatic sprinklers are provided, initiation of the 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
fire alarm system by sprinkler system waterflow, even where 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
manual fire alarm boxes are provided in accordance with are not available.
12.3.4.2.1(1)
Manual Call Point Required
Also see 12.3.4.2.2 and 12.3.4.3.5 below
GA_6.3 – Manual call points shall be located within 1.5M of each fire
Revisions_2015 exit. The initiating device shall be located such that no part of
(8.0) any floor is further than 30M from the nearest manual call
point
Automatic 12.3.4.2.3* In assembly occupancies with occupant loads of more than 300, Smoke / Heat Required:
detection automatic detection shall be provided in all hazardous areas Detectors MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
that are not normally occupied, unless such areas are protected
throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants
system in accordance with Section 9.7. (AUDITORIUMS, THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
Also see 12.3.4.2.1(1) above and 12.3.4.2.2 below ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,
Also see 12.3.6, 12.4.3.3.4, 12.7.5.3.7.1, and 12.7.12 in NFPA THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
101
9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated required in MASJID
and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be in accordance with (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
NFPA 72 unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.3, 9.6.2.10.4,
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7.
12.4.8.4 Special Amusement Buildings GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
Where the nature of the special amusement building is such Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
that it operates in reduced lighting levels, the building shall be (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
protected throughout by an approved automatic smoke
detection system in accordance with Section 9.6
12.4.8.5 Actuation of any smoke detection system device shall sound an

alarm at a constantly attended location on the premises.
Carbon Monoxide N 12.3.4.4.1 New assembly occupancies shall be provided with carbon
Alarms and monoxide detection and warning equipment in accordance
Carbon Monoxide with Section 9.12 in the locations specified as follows:
Detection (1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed
Systems. fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces
(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the
first supply air register from permanently installed fuelburning
HVAC systems
(3)* Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an
attached garage

Cont. of Carbon N 12.3.4.4.2 Carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 12.3.4.4.1 shall not
cont. of Fire Alarm Monoxide Alarms be required in the following locations:
signal initiation and Carbon (1) Garages
Monoxide (2) Occupiable spaces with attached garages that are open
Detection parking structures as defined in 3.3.282.8.4
Systems. (3) Occupiable spaces with attached garages that are
mechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical
code
9.12 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment.
Where required by another section of this Code, carbon
monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment shall be
provided in accordance with NFPA 720.
Extinguishing See 9.7.2.2.1 below

system operation Also see 12.3.4.2.1(2) and 12.3.4.2.3 above
Also see 12.3.5 and 12.4.8.2 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing
system requirements.
FAS supervisory Extinguishing 9.7.2.1.1 Where supervised automatic sprinkler systems are required by
signal initiation system another section of this Code, supervisory attachments shall be
supervision installed and monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA
72 and a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided to
indicate a condition that would impair the satisfactory
operation of the sprinkler system
9.7.2.1.2 Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at

a location within the protected building that is constantly
attended by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely
located receiving facility
Also see 12.3.4.2.1(2) and 12.3.4.2.3 above
Also see 12.3.5 and 12.4.8.2 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing
system requirements
Occupant Audible / Visible 12.3.4.3 The required fire alarm system shall activate an audible and Audible / Visible Required
Notification visible alarm in a constantly attended receiving station within
the building when occupied for purposes of initiating
emergency action.
12.3.4.3.5* Visible signals shall not be required in the assembly seating
area, or the floor area used for the contest, performance, or
entertainment, where the occupant load exceeds 1000 and an
approved, alternative visible means of occupant notification is
provided. (See 9.6.3.5.7.)
9.6.3.5.1 Areas not subject to occupancy by persons who are hearing
impaired shall not be required to comply with the provisions
for visible signals
9.6.3.5.5 Visible signals shall not be required in exit stair enclosures.
9.6.3.5.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars

Δ 9.6.3.5.7* Public mode visual notification appliances in accordance with
NFPA 72 shall not be required in designated areas as permitted
by Chapters 11 through 43, provided that they are replaced
with approved alternative visible means.

Positive Alarm 12.3.4.3.1 Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be
sequence permitted.
9.6.3.4 Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, a positive alarm
sequence shall be permitted, provided that it is in accordance
cont. of with NFPA 72
Occupant Presignal system
Notification
Voice 12.3.4.3.3 Occupant notification shall be by means of voice Mass Notification Not required:
Announcements announcements in accordance with 9.6.3.9, initiated by the MASJID (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
person in the constantly attended receiving station.
9.6.3.9 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
instructions shall be permitted to be used to notify occupants
and shall comply with either 9.6.3.9.1 or 9.6.3.9.2. ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants
12.3.4.3.4 Occupant notification shall be by means of visible signals in
accordance with 9.6.3.5, initiated by the person in the
constantly attended receiving station, unless otherwise
permitted by 12.3.4.3.5
Δ 9.6.3.5 Unless otherwise provided in 9.6.3.5.1 through 9.6.3.5.8, Required:
notification signals for occupants to evacuate shall be by ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,
audible and visible signals in accordance with NFPA 72 and THEATER AS PER NFPA 101)
ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,
or other means of notification acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction.
12.3.4.3.6 The announcement shall be permitted to be made via a voice
communication or public address system in accordance with
9.6.3.9.2.
9.6.3.9.2* Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, automatically
transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to
be made via a voice communication or public address system
that complies with all of the following:
(1) Occupant notification, either live or recorded, shall be
initiated at a constantly attended receiving station by
personnel trained to respond to an emergency.
(2) An approved secondary power supply shall be provided for
other than existing, previously approved systems.
(3) The system shall be audible above the expected ambient
noise level.
(4) Emergency announcements shall take precedence over any
other use.
Δ 12.3.4.3.7 Where the authority having jurisdiction determines that a

constantly attended receiving station is impractical, both of the
following shall be provided:
(1) Automatically transmitted evacuation or relocation
instructions shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72.
(2) The system shall be monitored by a supervising station in
accordance with NFPA 72.
See also 12.3.4.1(2) above

N 12.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis in
accordance with Section 9.14 shall be performed for new
cont. of Voice assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 500 or more to
cont. of Announcements determine whether a mass notification system is required.
Occupant
N 9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for
Notification
mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with
the requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72 and the provisions
of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4
N 9.14.1.2 Where a mass notification system is required by the risk
analysis in 9.14.1.1, the system shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72.
N 9.14.2.1 The purpose of the mass notification system shall be to
communicate information about emergencies including, but
not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and
intentional), other dangerous situations, accidents, and natural
disasters.
N 9.14.2.2 The purpose of the emergency action plan for the mass
notification system shall be to identify the mass notification
system design and performance requirements in accordance
with the results of the risk analysis.
N 9.14.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and

accompanying documentation shall be submitted to the
authority having jurisdiction by the registered design
professional (RDP). The format and content of the
documentation shall be acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
N 9.14.3.2* Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, an
independent review of the emergency action plan, risk
assessment, and the accompanying documentation by one or
more individuals possessing expertise in risk characterization
for accidental and intentional hazards shall be performed.
N 9.14.4 The completed emergency action plan in accordance with

Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the mass
notification/emergency communications system.
Other provisions 12.3.4.2.2 The initiating device shall be capable of transmitting an alarm Fire Telephone Not required:
to a receiving station, located within the building, that is (Two way MASJID (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
constantly attended when the assembly occupancy is occupied. communication
system) MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants

Required:
Emergency forces 9.7.2.2.1 Where supervision of automatic sprinkler systems is required
notification by another section of this Code, waterflow alarms shall be
transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm-receiving
facility, a remote station, a central station, or the fire
department
9.7.2.2.2 The connection described in 9.7.2.2.1 shall be in accordance
with 9.6.1.3.
Annunciator Graphic Not required:
Annunciator / MASJID (with or without Imam House) <300 Occupants
Mimic Panel
MASJID (with or without Imam House) >300 Occupants
Permitted
ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants

Superscripts Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall
Description be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured LED's to
indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of initiating
device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire Command
Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is
located.
Zone Chart / Fire Required
Evacuation Plan
Superscripts Zone Chart or Fire Evacuation Plan required, shall be as-built
Description drawing plan of the building and required in each of every floor
of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas
noticeable to the occupant / tenant / public. The plan shall
indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other
applicable fire measure.
GA_6.3 – Zone Chart shall clearly depict the location of all fire zones, the
Revisions_2015 type and location of all initiating devices with labels on that
(6.0) floor with a “YOU ARE HERE” indication and shall be provided
on each floor of every building located within the firefighting
lobby and smoke-stop lobby or common lobby in close
proximity to the exit staircase.
Fire safety GA_6.3 – Fire alarm wiring shall be in accordance with the latest edition
functions Revisions_2015 of NFPA 70 & 72. Where fire alarm wires are exposed and
(9.0) subject to possible damage from normal use of the occupancy,
they shall be provided with mechanical protection

GA_6.3 – 10.1 Primary Power Supply shall be an alternating current (AC)
Revisions_2015 supply from an authorized electricity provided and shall be
cont. of Fire (10.0) exclusive to the alarm system.
safety functions - The primary power supply should be from the building
Power Supplies emergency mains supply if such supply is available.
- The primary power supply shall be direct from the electrical
distribution board and the circuit shall not be used for any
other purpose.
- The protective isolating device controlling this circuit shall be
clearly labeled to indicate that it controls the fire alarm system.
- It shall terminate inside the fire alarm panel or its integral
power supply unit. No external intermediary switch shall be
provided between the protective isolation device at the
electrical distribution board and the fire alarm panel / integral
power supply unit.
10.2 Secondary Power supply shall be in the form of the

following:
- Storage batteries, with an automatic charge. It shall be
capable of operating the alarm system in the event of failure of
the primary power supply and vice versa.
- Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS), if provided, shall be
compliant to the latest edition of NFPA 70, 72 and 110
complete with power line diagram to show the automatic
transfer switch.
10.3 A fault warning shall be given in the event of failure of
either primary or secondary power supply
10.4 A battery charger of appropriate type and rating shall be
provided to keep the storage batteries under constant voltage
charge.
- The charger shall incorporate automatic control features with
output designed to charge and maintain the batteries within
the limits specified by the battery manufacturer, taking into
account any quiescent load imposed by the associated system.
- The charger shall be designed and rated to so that a battery
discharged to its final voltage can be recharged to at least 80%
of its rated capacity within 24 hours and its rated capacity
within another 48 hours.

10.5 Battery Capacity
- The storage battery used to power the alarm system shall be
such that in the event of primary power supply failure, the
cont. of Fire battery is capable of maintaining the system in normal working
safety functions condition for at least 24 hours.
- Thereafter it shall be capable of supplying the additional load
resulting from an alarm originating in two separate zones for a
period of half an hour and if utilized, to supply emergency
evacuation alarms, it shall also be capable of supplying the full
emergency evacuation alarm load for a period of at least
10minutes.
- Battery capacity sizing shall include the load controlling the
operation of ancillary equipment for example, but not limited
to that equipment required for control of air handling
equipment, lift homing, pressurization fans and fire suppression
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: EDUCATIONAL
Occupancy 6.1.3.1* An occupancy used for educational purposes through the Kindergarten: Habitable Height: G, Floor Area: UL Kindergarten: Ages 4-5 years old, Bldg Height: G
Classification twelfth grade by six or more persons for 4 or more hours per Preparatory: Habitable Height: G+1, Floor Area: UL Primary: Ages 5-11 years old,
Definition day or more than 12 hours per week. Primary: Habitable Height: G+1, Floor Area: UL Ages 6-8 YO: Bldg Height: G,
Secondary: Habitable Height: G+2, Floor Area: UL Ages 9-11 YO: Bldg Height: G+1
A.6.1.3.1 Educational occupancies include the following: Tertiary: Habitable Height: G+2, Floor Area: UL Preparatory: Ages 12-15 years old,
(1) Academies Bldg Height: G+1
(2) Kindergartens Secondary: Ages 15-17 years old,
(3) Schools Bldg Height: G+2
An educational occupancy is distinguished from an assembly Building Area reqt/Occupant load factor (OLF)
occupancy in that the same occupants are regularly present. Area: 1.9m²/person net
Fire alarm system 14.3.4.1.1 Educational occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Automatic and Manual system required in all occupancy
/ fire warning system in accordance with Section 9.6. Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and classification
equipment annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
those signals
14.3.4.1.2 The requirement of 14.3.4.1.1 shall not apply to buildings GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
meeting all of the following criteria: Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
(1) Buildings having an area not exceeding 1000 ft2 (93 m2) (1.0) Alarm System for reference.
(2) Buildings containing a single classroom GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
(3) Buildings located not less than 30 ft (9.1 m) from another Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
building (2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation Δ 14.3.4.2.1 Initiation of the required fire alarm system, other than as Automatic Required
initiation permitted by 14.3.4.2.3, shall be by manual means in Manual Control
accordance with 9.6.2.1(1). Panel
14.3.4.2.3 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be permitted to be eliminated in GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
accordance with 14.3.4.2.3.1 or 14.3.4.2.3.2. Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
(5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
are not available.
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Δ Manual fire alarm boxes shall be permitted to be eliminated Manual Call Point Required
cont. of Manual 15.3.4.2.3.1* where all of the following conditions apply:
cont. of Fire Alarm Initiation (1) Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors using an
signal initiation alarm verification system as described in NFPA 72.
(2) Auditoriums, cafeterias, and gymnasiums are protected by
heat-detection devices or other approved detection devices.
(3) Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are
protected by heat-detection devices or other approved
detection devices.
(4) Provision is made at a central point to manually activate the
evacuation signal or to evacuate only affected areas.
15.3.4.2.3.2* Manual fire alarm boxes shall be permitted to be GA_6.3 – Manual call points shall be located within 1.5M of each fire
eliminated where both of the following conditions apply: Revisions_2015 exit. The initiating device shall be located such that no part of
(1) The building is protected throughout by an approved, (8.0) any floor is further than 30M from the nearest manual call
supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with point
Section 9.7.
(2) Provision is made at a central point to manually activate the
evacuation signal or to evacuate only affected areas.
Automatic See 14.3.4.2.3.1 above. Smoke / Heat Required

detection See also 14.7.4.2(2) in NFPA 101 Detectors
9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be in accordance with Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
NFPA 72 unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.3, 9.6.2.10.4, (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7.
Carbon Monoxide N 14.3.4.4.1 Carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.12
Alarms and shall be provided in new educational occupancies
Carbon Monoxide in the locations specified as follows:
Detection (1) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings
Systems. of rooms containing permanently installed fuelburning
appliances.
(2) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally
located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air
register from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC
system.
located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating
attached garage.
located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached
garage with a separation wall constructed of gypsum
wallboard.
N 14.3.4.4.2 Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance
with 14.3.4.4.1(1), the alarm signal shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved on-site location or to an off-
premises location in accordance with NFPA 720

Δ 14.3.4.4.3 Carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 14.3.4.4.1 shall not
be required in the following locations:
Cont. of Carbon
(1) Garages
Monoxide Alarms
(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages
cont. of Fire Alarm and Carbon
that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.282.8.4
signal initiation Monoxide
(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages
Detection
that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the
Systems.
applicable mechanical code
(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages
by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is
an open parking structure as defined in 3.3.282.8.4
(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages
by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is
mechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical
code

Extinguishing 14.3.4.2.2 In buildings provided with automatic sprinkler protection, the

system operation operation of the sprinkler system shall automatically activate
the fire alarm system in addition to the initiation means
required in 14.3.4.2.1
Also see 9.7.2.2 below
Also see 14.3.4.2.3.2 above
Also see 14.3.5 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing system
requirements and 14.3.6, 14.3.7, and 14.7.4 for additional
extinguishing system provisions

Also see 14.3.4.2.3.2 above
Occupant Audible / Visible 14.3.4.3.1.1 Occupant notification shall be accomplished Audible / Visible Required
Notification automatically in accordance with 9.6.3.
for visible signals

cont. of cont. of Audible / 9.6.3.5.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars
Occupant Visible 9.6.3.7 Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character
Notification and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average
ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of
occupancy
9.6.3.8 Audible alarm notification appliances shall produce signals that
are distinctive from audible signals used for other purposes in a
given building.
Positive Alarm 14.3.4.3.1.3 Positive alarm sequence shall be permitted in
sequence accordance with 9.6.3.4.
with NFPA 72
Presignal system Not addressed
Voice 14.3.4.3.1.2 The occupant notification required by 14.3.4.3.1.1 shall utilize Mass Notification Not required:
Announcements an emergency voice/alarm communication system in Kindergarten
accordance with 9.6.3 where the building has an occupant load
of more than 100.
9.6.3.9 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation Permitted
instructions shall be permitted to be used to notify occupants Preparatory
and shall comply with either 9.6.3.9.1 or 9.6.3.9.2. Primary
Δ 9.6.3.9.1 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation Required:

instructions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72. Secondary
Tertiary
9.6.3.9.2* Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, automatically
transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to
noise level.
other use.
N 14.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis in

accordance with Section 9.14 shall be performed to determine
if a mass notification system is required.

of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4

cont. of cont. of Voice N 9.14.2.1 The purpose of the mass notification system shall be to
Occupant Announcements communicate information about emergencies including, but
Notification not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and
disasters.

jurisdiction.

Other provisions 14.3.4.3.1.4 In accordance with 9.6.3.10.2 the emergency voice/alarm Fire Telephone Not required:
communication system shall be permitted to be used for other (Two way Kindergarten
emergency signaling or for class changes. communication Preparatory
system) Primary
14.3.4.3.1.5 To prevent students from being returned to a building that is Required:
burning, the recall signal shall be separate and distinct from any Secondary (High rise & complex)
other signals, and such signal shall be permitted to be given by Tertiary
use of distinctively colored flags or banners
14.3.4.3.1.6 If the recall signal required by 14.3.4.3.1.5 is electric, the push

buttons or other controls shall be kept under lock, the key for
which shall be in the possession of the principal or another
designated person in order to prevent a recall at a time when
there is an actual fire
14.3.4.3.1.7 Regardless of the method of recall signal, the means of giving
the recall signal shall be kept under lock.
Emergency forces 14.3.4.3.2 Emergency forces notification shall be accomplished in
notification accordance with 9.6.4.
9.7.2.2.1 Where supervision of automatic sprinkler systems is required
by another section of this Code, waterflow alarms shall be
department

cont. of 9.7.2.2.2 The connection described in 9.7.2.2.1 shall be in accordance
Emergency forces with 9.6.1.3.
notification Also see 14.3.4.2.2 and 14.3.4.2.3.2 above
Annunciator Not addressed Graphic Not required:
Annunciator / Kindergarten
Mimic Panel Preparatory
Primary
Secondary
Required:
Tertiary
located.
Evacuation Plan

cont. of Fire Revisions_2015 supply from an authorized electricity provided and shall be
safety functions (10.0) exclusive to the alarm system.
- The primary power supply should be from the building
other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.
charge.

cont. of Fire such that in the event of primary power supply failure, the
safety functions battery is capable of maintaining the system in normal working
condition for at least 24 hours.
10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: HEALTHCARE
Occupancy 6.1.5.1* An occupancy used to provide medical or other treatment or Type A - High Rise: Type A Healthcare - High Rise:
Classification care simultaneously to four or more patients on an inpatient Habitable Height: >28m, Floor Area: Unlimited Bldg Height: ≥28m, Area: Unlimited
Definition basis, where such patients are mostly incapable of self- Type B - Other than High rise: Type B Healthcare - Other than High rise:
preservation due to age, physical or mental disability, or Habitable Height: <28m, Floor Area: Unlimited Bldg Height: <28m, Area: Unlimited
because of security measures not under the occupants’ control. Type C - Clinic & Other Outpatient Type C Ambulatory Healthcare - Outpatient
Habitable Height: No limit, Floor Area: No limit Habitable Height: Reserved, Area: Reserved
Health care occupancies include the following:
A.6.1.5.1 (1) Hospitals
(2) Limited care facilities
(3) Nursing homes
Occupants of health care occupancies typically have physical or
mental illness, disease, or infirmity. They also include infants,
convalescents, or infirm aged persons.
Fire alarm system 18.3.4.1 Health care occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Automatic and Manual system required in Type A & Type B
/ fire warning system in accordance with Section 9.6. Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and occupancy classification
equipment annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to Not required in Type C occupancy classification.
those signals
GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
(1.0) Alarm System for reference.
GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 18.3.4.2.1 Initiation of the required fire alarm systems shall be by manual Automatic Required
initiation means in accordance with 9.6.2 and by means of any required Manual Control
sprinkler system waterflow alarms, detection devices, or Panel
detection systems, unless otherwise permitted by 18.3.4.2.2
and 18.3.4.2.3.
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18.3.4.2.2 Manual fire alarm boxes in patient sleeping areas shall not be GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
cont. of Manual required at exits if located at all nurses’ control stations or Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
cont. of Fire Alarm Initiation other continuously attended staff location, provided that both (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
signal initiation of the following criteria are met: 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
(1) Such manual fire alarm boxes are visible and continuously 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
accessible. are not available.
(2) Travel distances required by 9.6.2.5 are not exceeded.
point
Automatic 18.3.4.5.1 Detection systems, where required, shall be in accordance with Smoke / Heat Required
detection Section 9.6. Detectors
18.3.4.5.2 Detection in Spaces Open to Corridors. See 18.3.6.1. GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
18.3.4.5.3* Nursing Homes. An approved automatic smoke detection Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
system shall be installed in corridors throughout smoke (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
compartments containing patient sleeping rooms and in spaces
open to corridors as permitted in nursing homes by 18.3.6.1,
unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:
(1) Corridor systems shall not be required where each patient
sleeping room is protected by an approved smoke detection
system.
(2) Corridor systems shall not be required where patient room
doors are equipped with automatic door-closing devices with
integral smoke detectors on the room side installed in
accordance with their listing, provided that the integral
detectors provide occupant notification.
9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station

and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be in accordance with
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7.
CO Alarms and CO
Detection
Systems.
Extinguishing See 18.3.4.2.1 above.
system operation Also see 9.7.2.2 below
Also see 18.3.5 in NFPA 101 for fire extinguishing system
requirements and 18.3.6 for additional extinguishing system
provisions.

cont. of FAS cont. of a location within the protected building that is constantly
supervisory signal Extinguishing attended by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely
initiation system located receiving facility
supervision Also see 18.3.5 in NFPA 101 for fire extinguishing system
provisions.
Occupant Audible / Visible Δ 18.3.4.3.1 Occupant notification shall be accomplished automatically in Audible / Visible Required
Notification accordance with 9.6.3, unless otherwise modified by the
following:
(1) Paragraph 9.6.3.2.3 shall not be permitted to be used.
(2)* In lieu of audible alarm signals, visible alarm-indicating
appliances shall be permitted to be used in critical care areas.
(3) The provision of 18.3.2.5.3(13)(c) shall be permitted to be
used

for visible signals
9.6.3.5.2 Visible-only signals shall be provided where specifically
permitted in health care occupancies in accordance with
Chapters 18 and 19.

9.6.3.7 Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character
and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average
occupancy
given building.
Positive Alarm 18.3.4.3 Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be
sequence permitted.
with NFPA 72
Voice Mass Notification Required:

Announcements Type A - High rise
Type B - Other than High rise
Not Required:
Type C - Clinic & Other Outpatient
Other provisions Fire Telephone Required:
(Two way Type A - High rise
communication Type B - Other than High rise
system) Not Required:
Type C - Clinic & Other Outpatient

Emergency forces Δ Emergency forces notification shall be accomplished in
notification 18.3.4.3.2.1 accordance with 9.6.4, except that the provision of
18.3.2.5.3(13)(d) shall be permitted to be used.
department
with 9.6.1.3.
Annunciator 18.3.4.3.3.1 Annunciation and annunciation zoning shall be provided in Graphic Required:
accordance with 9.6.7, unless otherwise permitted by Annunciator / Type A - High rise
18.3.4.3.3.2 or 18.3.4.3.3.3. Mimic Panel Type B - Other than High rise
18.3.4.3.3.2 The alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the Not Required:
permitted area for smoke compartments. Type C - Clinic & Other Outpatient
18.3.4.3.3.3 The provision of 9.6.7.4.5, which permits sprinkler system Superscripts Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall
waterflow to be annunciated as a single building zone, shall be Description be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured LED's to
prohibited. indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of initiating
9.6.7.1 Where alarm annunciation is required by another section of device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire Command
this Code, it shall comply with 9.6.7.2 through 9.6.7.8 Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is
9.6.7.2 Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by means of located.
audible and visible indicators.
9.6.7.3 For the purposes of alarm annunciation, each floor of the Zone Chart / Fire Required
building, other than floors of existing buildings, shall be Evacuation Plan
considered as not less than one zone, unless otherwise
permitted by 9.6.7.4.4, 9.6.7.4.5, 9.6.7.4.6, or another section
of this Code.
9.6.7.4 Where a floor area exceeds 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), additional Superscripts Zone Chart or Fire Evacuation Plan required, shall be as-built
fire alarm zoning shall be provided, and the length of any single Description drawing plan of the building and required in each of every floor
fire alarm zone shall not exceed 300 ft (91 m) in any direction, of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas
except as provided in 9.6.7.4.1 through 9.6.7.4.6, or as noticeable to the occupant / tenant / public. The plan shall
otherwise modified by another section of this Code. indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other
9.6.7.4.1 Where permitted by another section of this Code, fire alarm
zones shall be permitted to exceed 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), and
the length of a zone shall be permitted to exceed 300 ft (91 m)
in any direction.
9.6.7.4.2 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler GA_6.3 – Zone Chart shall clearly depict the location of all fire zones, the
system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1), the area of the fire alarm Revisions_2015 type and location of all initiating devices with labels on that
zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable area of (6.0) floor with a “YOU ARE HERE” indication and shall be provided
the sprinkler system. on each floor of every building located within the firefighting
9.6.7.4.3 Where the building is protected by a water mist system in lobby and smoke-stop lobby or common lobby in close
accordance with 9.8.1 and Table 9.8.1, the area of the fire proximity to the exit staircase.
alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable
area of the water mist system.
9.6.7.4.4 Unless otherwise prohibited by another section of this Code,
where a building not exceeding four stories in height is
protected by an automatic water mist system in accordance
with 9.8.1, the water mist system shall be permitted to be
annunciated on the fire alarm system as a single zone.

9.6.7.4.6 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(2) or 9.7.1.1(3), the sprinkler
system shall be permitted to be annunciated on the fire alarm
cont.of system as a single zone.
Annunciator 9.6.7.5 A system trouble signal shall be annunciated by means of
audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72.
9.6.7.6 A system supervisory signal shall be annunciated by means of

audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72
9.6.7.7 Where the system serves more than one building, each building
shall be annunciated separately
9.6.7.8 Where permitted by another section of this Code, the alarm
zone shall be permitted to coincide with the permitted area for
smoke compartments.
Fire safety 18.3.4.4 Operation of any activating device in the required fire alarm GA_6.3 – Fire alarm wiring shall be in accordance with the latest edition
functions system shall be arranged to accomplish automatically any Revisions_2015 of NFPA 70 & 72. Where fire alarm wires are exposed and
control functions to be performed by that device. (See 9.6.5.) (9.0) subject to possible damage from normal use of the occupancy,

(10.0) exclusive to the alarm system.
other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.

charge.
cont. of Fire output designed to charge and maintain the batteries within
safety functions the limits specified by the battery manufacturer, taking into

battery is capable of maintaining the system in normal working
10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: HOTEL AND DORMITORIES
Occupancy 6.1.8.1.3* Hotel. A building or groups of buildings under the same Hotel Hotel
Classification management in which there are sleeping accommodations for Class A - Low Rise Building: Class A - Low Rise Building: Bldg Height: ≤15m,
Definition more than 16 persons and primarily used by transients for Habitable Height: ≤15m, Floor Area: ≤500m² Area: ≤500, Max. 4-Guest Rm or suite/floor
lodging with or without meals. Class B - Medium Rise Building: Class B - Medium Rise Building:
Habitable Height: >15 - <28m, Floor Area: >500 - UL Bldg Height: >15 - <28m, Area: >500 - < 1000m²
So-called apartment hotels should be classified as hotels, Class C - High Rise Building: Class C - High Rise Building:
A.6.1.8.1.3 because they are potentially subject to the same transient Habitable Height: No limit, Floor Area: No limit Bldg Height: No limit, Area: ≥ 1000m²
occupancy as hotels. Transients are those who occupy
accommodations for less than 30 days
High-Rise Building. A building where the floor of an occupiable

3.3.37.7* story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access. (SAF-FUN)
6.1.8.1.4* Dormitory. A building or a space in a building in which group Dormitory and Accommodation Dormitory and Accommodation
sleeping accommodations are provided for more than 16 Low Rise: Habitable Height: ≤15m, Floor Area: ≤500 Low Rise: Bldg Height: ≤15m, Area: ≤500m²
persons who are not members of the same family in one room, Medium Rise: Medium Rise:
or a series of closely associated rooms, under joint occupancy Habitable Height: >15 - <28m, Floor Area: >500 - UL Bldg Height: >15 - <28m, Area: >500 - < 1000m²
and single management, with or without meals, but without High Rise: Habitable Height: >28m, Floor Area: UL High Rise: Bldg Height: >28m, Area: ≥ 1000m²
individual cooking facilities.
Fire alarm system 28.3.4.1 A fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6, except as Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Hotel:
/ fire warning modified by 28.3.4.2 through 28.3.4.7, shall be provided. Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and Complying with NFPA 72, Required
equipment annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal- Dormitory and Accommodation:
initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to Complying with NFPA 72, Required
those signals
11.8.4.1* High-Rise Building. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
A fire alarm system using an approved emergency voice/alarm Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
communication system shall be installed in accordance with (1.0) Alarm System for reference.
Section 9.6. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 28.3.4.2 The required fire alarm system shall be initiated by each of the Automatic Required
initiation following: Manual Control Hotel: All classification
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2 Panel Dormitory and Accommodation: All classification
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(2) Manual fire alarm box located at the hotel desk or other GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
cont. of Manual convenient central control point under continuous supervision Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
cont. of Fire Alarm Initiation by responsible employees (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
signal initiation (3) Required automatic sprinkler system 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
(4) Required automatic detection system other than sleeping 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
room smoke detectors are not available.

Hotel: All classification
Dormitory and Accommodation: All classification
point
Automatic 28.3.4.5 A corridor smoke detection system in accordance with Section Smoke / Heat Required
detection 9.6 shall be provided in buildings other than those protected Detectors Hotel: All classification
throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler Dormitory and Accommodation: All classification
system in accordance with 28.3.5.3.
28.3.4.6* Smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with 9.6.2.10 in GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
every guest room and every living area and sleeping room Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
within a guest suite. (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
Also see 28.3.4.2(4) above
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7.
CO Alarms and CO 28.3.4.7.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in Superscripts Hotel: CO detectors are required in guest rooms/suites with
Detection accordance with Section 9.12 and 28.3.4.7 shall be provided in Description communicating attached garage for the fit-out shall be
Systems. new hotels and dormitories where either of the following provided for monitoring of (except for open garage) or
conditions exists: rooms/suites permanently containing installed fuel-burning
(1) Guest rooms or guest suites with communicating attached appliance
garages, unless otherwise exempted by 28.3.4.7.3
(2) Guest rooms or guest suites containing a permanently
installed fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace
28.3.4.7.2 Where required by 28.3.4.7.1, carbon monoxide alarms or Superscripts Hotel: The CO sensitivity shall meet the requirements of UL
carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the Description std. 2043 (or other applicable / accepted certifying bodies).
following locations:
(1) Outside of each separate guest room or guest suite sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms
(2) on every occupiable level of a guest room and guest suite

Δ 28.3.4.7.3 Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as
cont. of Fire Alarm specified in 28.3.4.7.1(1) shall not be required in the following
signal initiation locations:
Cont. of CO
(1) In garages
Alarms and CO
(2) Within guest rooms or guest suites with communicating
Detection
attached garages that are open parking structures as defined by
Systems.
the building code
(3) Within guest rooms or guest suites with communicating
attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in
accordance with the mechanical code
Δ 28.3.4.7.4 Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are
installed outside guest rooms or guest suites, carbon monoxide
detectors shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s published instructions in the locations specified
as follows:
(1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently
installed fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces
(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the
first supply air register from a permanently installed,
fuelburning HVAC system
(3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a
communicating attached garage
N 28.3.4.7.5 Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance

premises location in accordance with NFPA 720.
Extinguishing See 28.3.4.2(3) above.

provisions.

provisions.
Occupant Audible / Visible 28.3.4.3.1* Occupant notification shall be provided automatically in Audible / Visible Required
Notification accordance with 9.6.3. Hotel: All classification
Dormitory and Accommodation: All classification

28.3.4.3.3* Guest rooms and guest suites specifically required and
equipped to accommodate hearing-impaired individuals shall
be provided with a visible notification appliance.
28.3.4.3.4 In occupiable areas, other than guest rooms and guest suites,
cont. of cont. of Audible / visible notification appliances shall be provided.
Occupant Visible 9.6.3.5.1 Areas not subject to occupancy by persons who are hearing
Notification impaired shall not be required to comply with the provisions
for visible signals.
9.6.3.5.2 Visible-only signals shall be provided where specifically
permitted in health care occupancies in accordance with
Chapters 18 and 19.

occupancy
given building.
Positive Alarm 28.3.4.3.2 Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4
sequence shall be permitted.
with NFPA 72
Presignal system
Voice N 28.3.4.4.1 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification. Mass Notification Required:
Announcements A risk analysis in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be Hotels: Class B - Medium Rise
performed for grades K through 12, college, or university Class C - High Rise Building
dormitories with an occupant load greater than 100 to Dormitory and Accommodation: High Rise
determine whether a mass notification is required.
N 28.3.4.4.2 Applicable portions of an existing risk analysis shall be Permitted:
permitted to be used when a new building is added to the Dormitory and Accommodation: Medium Rise
campus
N 11.8.4.3 High-Rise Buildings Not Required:
Risk Analysis for Mass Notification systems: For high-rise Hotels: Class A - Low rise Building
buildings with a total occupant load of 5000 or more persons, Dormitory and Accommodation: Low Rise
or where the floor of an occupiable story is greater than 420 ft
(128 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access, a risk analysis in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be
performed to determine whether a mass notification system is
required.
of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4

cont. of not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and
Occupant cont. of Voice
Notification Announcements
disasters.

jurisdiction.

Other provisions 11.8.4.2 High-Rise Building Fire Telephone Required:
Two-way telephone service shall be in accordance with (Two way Hotels: Class B - Medium Rise
11.8.4.2.1 and 11.8.4.2.2. communication Class C - High Rise Building
system) Dormitory and Accommodation: High Rise
Δ 11.8.4.2.1 Two-way telephone communication service shall be provided Not Required:
for fire department use. This system shall be in accordance with Hotels: Class A - Low rise Building
NFPA 72. The communications system shall operate between Dormitory and Accommodation: Low Rise
the emergency command center and every elevator car, every
elevator lobby, and each floor level of exit stairs.
11.8.4.2.2 The requirement of 11.8.4.2.1 shall not apply where the fire
department radio system is approved as an equivalent system.
Emergency forces 28.3.4.3.6 Emergency forces notification shall be provided in

department
with 9.6.1.3.

Annunciator 28.3.4.3.5 Annunciation and annunciation zoning in accordance Graphic Required:
with 9.6.7 shall be provided in buildings three or more Annunciator / Hotels: Class B - Medium Rise
stories in height or having more than 50 guest rooms or guest Mimic Panel Class C - High Rise Building
suites. Annunciation shall be provided at a location readily Dormitory and Accommodation: High Rise
accessible from the primary point of entry for emergency
response personnel.
9.6.7.1 Where alarm annunciation is required by another section of Not Required:
this Code, it shall comply with 9.6.7.2 through 9.6.7.8 Hotels: Class A - Low rise Building
9.6.7.2 Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by means of Dormitory and Accommodation: Low Rise
audible and visible indicators.
9.6.7.3 For the purposes of alarm annunciation, each floor of the Superscripts Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall
building, other than floors of existing buildings, shall be Description be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured LED's to
considered as not less than one zone, unless otherwise indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of initiating
permitted by 9.6.7.4.4, 9.6.7.4.5, 9.6.7.4.6, or another section device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire Command
of this Code. Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is
located.
9.6.7.4 Where a floor area exceeds 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), additional Zone Chart / Fire Required
fire alarm zoning shall be provided, and the length of any single Evacuation Plan Hotel: All classification
fire alarm zone shall not exceed 300 ft (91 m) in any direction, Dormitory and Accommodation: All classification
except as provided in 9.6.7.4.1 through 9.6.7.4.6, or as
otherwise modified by another section of this Code.
9.6.7.4.1 Where permitted by another section of this Code, fire alarm Superscripts Zone Chart or Fire Evacuation Plan required, shall be as-built
zones shall be permitted to exceed 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), and Description drawing plan of the building and required in each of every floor
the length of a zone shall be permitted to exceed 300 ft (91 m) of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas
in any direction. noticeable to the occupant / tenant / public. The plan shall
9.6.7.4.2 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other
system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1), the area of the fire alarm applicable fire measure.
zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable area of
the sprinkler system.
9.6.7.4.3 Where the building is protected by a water mist system in GA_6.3 – Zone Chart shall clearly depict the location of all fire zones, the
accordance with 9.8.1 and Table 9.8.1, the area of the fire Revisions_2015 type and location of all initiating devices with labels on that
alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable (6.0) floor with a “YOU ARE HERE” indication and shall be provided
area of the water mist system. on each floor of every building located within the firefighting
9.6.7.4.4 Unless otherwise prohibited by another section of this Code, lobby and smoke-stop lobby or common lobby in close
where a building not exceeding four stories in height is proximity to the exit staircase.
protected by an automatic water mist system in accordance
with 9.8.1, the water mist system shall be permitted to be

protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
9.7.1.1(1), the sprinkler system shall be permitted to be

system as a single zone.

9.6.7.5 A system trouble signal shall be annunciated by means of
cont. of 9.6.7.6 A system supervisory signal shall be annunciated by means of

Annunciator audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72
smoke compartments.

other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.

charge.
cont. of Fire output designed to charge and maintain the batteries within
safety functions the limits specified by the battery manufacturer, taking into

10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: RESIDENTIAL
Occupancy 6.1.8.1 An occupancy that provides sleeping accommodations for Residential Dwellings & Villas Low Rise Apartment:
Classification purposes other than health care or detention and correctional. Low Rise Apartment: Building Height: <15m, Area: < 500m²
Definition Habitable Height: ≤12m, ≤500m2, up to 4 Flats Medium Rise Apartment Type A:
High-Rise Building. A building where the floor of an occupiable Medium Rise Apartment Type A: Building Height: : ≥15m to <18m
3.3.37.7* story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire Habitable Height: >12m to ≤18m, Area: ≥ 500m² - < 1000m²
department vehicle access. (SAF-FUN) Floor Area: >500 - ≤1000M2 Medium Rise Apartment Type B:
Medium Rise Apartment Type B: Building Height: ≥18M to <28M
Habitable Height: >18m to ≤28m, Area: ≥ 1000m²
Floor Area: >1000M2 - Unlimited High Rise Apartment:
High Rise Apartment: Building Height: ≥28m, Area: Unlimited
Habitable Height: >28m, Floor area: Unlimited
Fire alarm system 30.3.4.1.1 Apartment buildings four or more stories in height or with Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Required in all occupancy classification
/ fire warning more than 11 dwelling units, other than those meeting the Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and
equipment requirements of 30.3.4.1.2, shall be provided with a fire alarm annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
system in accordance with Section 9.6, except as modified by initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
30.3.4.2 through 30.3.4.5. those signals
30.3.4.1.2 A fire alarm system shall not be required in buildings where GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
each dwelling unit is separated from other contiguous dwelling Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
units by fire barriers (see Section 8.3) having a minimum 1-hour (1.0) Alarm System for reference.
fire resistance rating, and where each dwelling unit has either GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
its own independent exit or its own independent stairway or Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
ramp discharging at the finished ground level. (2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
Department.
11.8.4.1* High-Rise Building. GA_6.3 – All fire alarm system shall have the following:
A fire alarm system using an approved emergency voice/alarm Revisions_2015 4.1 Main fire alarm control unit/panel (addressable /
communication system shall be installed in accordance with (4.0) conventional type)
Section 9.6. 4.2 Main Indicating Mimic Panel shall use red coloured Light
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 30.3.4.2.1 Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by manual Automatic Not required:
initiation means in accordance with 9.6.2, unless the building complies Manual Control Residential Dwellings & Villas
with 30.3.4.2.2. Panel
30.3.4.2.2 Initiation of the required fire alarm system by Required:
manual means shall not be required in buildings four or fewer Low Rise Apartment
stories in height, containing not more than 16 dwelling units, Medium Rise Apartment Type A
and protected throughout by an approved, supervised Medium Rise Apartment Type B
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with High Rise Apartment
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NFPA 101 2018
automatic - CHAPTER
sprinkler 30 in accordance with
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30.3.5.1. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
cont. of Fire Alarm cont. of Manual Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
signal initiation Initiation (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
are not available.
Manual Call Point Permitted:

Residential Dwellings & Villas
Required:
Low Rise Apartment
Medium Rise Apartment Type A
Medium Rise Apartment Type B
High Rise Apartment
point
Automatic 30.3.4.5* Smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with 9.6.2.10 in Smoke / Heat Stand alone smoke alarms battery operated required in
detection every sleeping area, outside every sleeping area in the Detectors Residential Dwellings & Villas
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and on all levels of the
dwelling unit, including basements
9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station Required:
and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be in accordance with Low Rise Apartment
NFPA 72 unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.3, 9.6.2.10.4, Medium Rise Apartment Type A
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7. Medium Rise Apartment Type B
High Rise Apartment
9.6.2.10.4* Unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.6, smoke alarms and GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
smoke detectors shall not be installed within an area of Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
exclusion determined by a 10 ft (3.0 m) radial distance along a (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking
appliance, unless listed for installation in close proximity to
cooking appliances. Smoke alarms and smoke detectors
installed between 10 ft (3.0 m) and 20 ft (6.1 m) along a
horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking
appliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or
use photoelectric detection. [72:29.8.3.4(4)]
9.6.2.10.5 Smoke alarms or smoke detectors that use photoelectric

detection shall be permitted for installation at a radial distance
greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) from any stationary or fixed cooking
appliance when the following conditions are met:
(1) The kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no
clear interior partitions or headers.
(2) The 10 ft (3.0 m) area of exclusion would prohibit the
placement of a smoke alarm or smoke detector required by
other sections of NFPA 72. [72:29.8.3.4(4)]

9.6.2.10.6* Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within
a 36 in. (910 mm) horizontal path from a door to a bathroom
cont. of Fire Alarm containing a shower or tub unless listed for installation in close
signal initiation proximity to such locations. [72:29.8.3.4(6)]
cont. of
Automatic 9.6.2.10.9* In new construction, where two or more smoke alarms are
detection required within a dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area,
they shall be arranged so that operation of any smoke alarm
shall cause the alarm in all smoke alarms within the dwelling
unit, suite of rooms, or similar area to sound, unless otherwise
permitted by one of the following:
(1) The requirement of 9.6.2.10.9 shall not apply where
permitted by another section of this Code.
(2) The requirement of 9.6.2.10.9 shall not apply to
configurations that provide equivalent distribution of the alarm
signal.
9.6.2.10.10 The alarms described in 9.6.2.10.9 shall sound only within an

individual dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area and shall
not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise
permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
9.6.2.10.11 Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be connected to the

building fire alarm system for the purpose of annunciation in
Carbon Monoxide 30.3.4.6.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in Carbon Monoxide In accordance with NFPA 101 and 72. Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide
Alarms and accordance with Section 9.12 and 30.3.4.6 shall be provided in Alarms and Detection system as per NFPA 101 2012 & NFPA 72
Carbon Monoxide new apartment buildings where either of the following Carbon Monoxide Required: required
Detection conditions exists: Detection Low Rise Apartment
Systems. (1) Dwelling units with communicating attached garages, unless Systems. Medium Rise Apartment Type A
otherwise exempted by 30.3.4.6.3 Medium Rise Apartment Type B
(2) Dwelling units containing a permanently installed High Rise Apartment
fuelburning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace
30.3.4.6.2 Where required by 30.3.4.6.1, carbon monoxide alarms or

carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the following
locations:
(1) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms
(2) On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit

30.3.4.6.3 Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as
specified in 30.3.4.6.1(1) shall not be required in the following
Cont. of Carbon
locations:
Monoxide Alarms
cont. of Fire Alarm (1) In garages
and Carbon
signal initiation (2) Within dwelling units with communicating attached garages
Monoxide
that are open parking structures as defined by the building
Detection
code
Systems.
(3) Within dwelling units with communicating attached garages
that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the
mechanical code
30.3.4.6.4* Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are
installed outside dwelling units, carbon monoxide detectors
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
published instructions in the locations specified as follows:
(1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed
fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces
(2) Centrally located position within occupiable spaces served
by the first supply air register from a permanently installed,
fuel-burning HVAC system
(3) Centrally located position within occupiable spaces adjacent
to a communicating attached garage
30.3.4.6.5 Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance

premises location in accordance with NFPA 720.
Extinguishing 30.3.4.2.3 In buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised

system operation automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 30.3.5, required
fire alarm systems shall be initiated upon operation of the
automatic sprinkler system.
FAS supervisory Supervisory 9.7.2.1.1 Where supervised automatic sprinkler systems are required by
signal initiation Signals another section of this Code, supervisory attachments shall be
installed and monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA

Occupant Audible / Visible 30.3.4.3.1 Occupant notification shall be provided automatically in Audible / Visible Permitted:
Notification accordance with Section 9.6, and both of the following shall Residential Dwellings & Villas
also apply:
(1) Visible signals shall be installed in units designed for the
hearing impaired.
(2) Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be
permitted.

9.6.3.5.1 Areas not subject to occupancy by persons who are hearing Required:
impaired shall not be required to comply with the provisions Low Rise Apartment
for visible signals Medium Rise Apartment Type A
cont. of cont. of Audible / 9.6.3.5.5 Visible signals shall not be required in exit stair enclosures. Medium Rise Apartment Type B
Occupant Visible High Rise Apartment
Notification 9.6.3.5.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars
occupancy
given building.
sequence permitted.
with NFPA 72
Presignal system
Voice 9.6.3.9 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation Mass Notification Not required:
Announcements instructions shall be permitted to be used to notify occupants Residential Dwellings & Villas
and shall comply with either 9.6.3.9.1 or 9.6.3.9.2. Low Rise Apartment
Medium Rise Apartment Type A
9.6.3.9.1 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or Permitted:
relocation instructions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 Medium Rise Apartment Type B
9.6.3.9.2* Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, automatically Required:

transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to High Rise Apartment
noise level.
other use.
N 11.8.4.3 High-Rise Buildings

Risk Analysis for Mass Notification systems: For high-rise
buildings with a total occupant load of 5000 or more persons,
required.

Other provisions 11.8.4.2 High-Rise Building Fire Telephone Not required:
Two-way telephone service shall be in accordance with (Two way Residential Dwellings & Villas
11.8.4.2.1 and 11.8.4.2.2. communication Low Rise Apartment
system) Medium Rise Apartment Type A
Δ 11.8.4.2.1 Two-way telephone communication service shall be provided Permitted:
for fire department use. This system shall be in accordance with Medium Rise Apartment Type B
NFPA 72. The communications system shall operate between
the emergency command center and every elevator car, every Required:
elevator lobby, and each floor level of exit stairs. High Rise Apartment
Emergency forces 30.3.4.3.5 Emergency forces notification shall be accomplished in

9.6.4.1 Where required by another section of this Code, emergency
forces notification shall be provided to alert the municipal fire
department and fire brigade (if provided) of fire or other
emergency
Annunciator 30.3.4.3.2 Annunciation, and annunciation zoning, in accordance with Graphic Not required:
9.6.7 shall be provided, unless the building complies with either Annunciator / Residential Dwellings & Villas
30.3.4.3.3 or 30.3.4.3.4. Annunciation shall be provided at a Mimic Panel Low Rise Apartment
location readily accessible from the primary point of entry for
emergency response personnel
30.3.4.3.3 Annunciation, and annunciation zoning, shall not be required in Permitted
buildings two or fewer stories in height and having not more Medium Rise Apartment Type A
than 50 dwelling units. Medium Rise Apartment Type B
30.3.4.3.4 Annunciation, and annunciation zoning, shall not be required in Required:
buildings four or fewer stories in height containing not more High Rise Apartment
than 16 dwelling units and protected throughout by an
approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with 30.3.5.1
9.6.7.1 Where alarm annunciation is required by another section of Superscripts Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required, shall
this Code, it shall comply with 9.6.7.2 through 9.6.7.8 Description be building as-built drawing plan, used red coloured LED's to
9.6.7.2 Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by means of indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of initiating
audible and visible indicators. device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire Command
9.6.7.3 For the purposes of alarm annunciation, each floor of the Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel is
building, other than floors of existing buildings, shall be located.
considered as not less than one zone, unless otherwise
permitted by 9.6.7.4.4, 9.6.7.4.5, 9.6.7.4.6, or another section
of this Code.
9.6.7.4 Where a floor area exceeds 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), additional Zone Chart / Fire Required:
fire alarm zoning shall be provided, and the length of any single Evacuation Plan Low Rise Apartment
fire alarm zone shall not exceed 300 ft (91 m) in any direction, Medium Rise Apartment Type A
except as provided in 9.6.7.4.1 through 9.6.7.4.6, or as Medium Rise Apartment Type B
otherwise modified by another section of this Code. High Rise Apartment

9.6.7.4.1 Where permitted by another section of this Code, fire alarm Not required:
zones shall be permitted to exceed 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), and Residential Dwellings & Villas
the length of a zone shall be permitted to exceed 300 ft (91 m)
cont. of in any direction.
Annunciator 9.6.7.4.2 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler Superscripts Zone Chart or Fire Evacuation Plan required, shall be as-built
system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1), the area of the fire alarm Description drawing plan of the building and required in each of every floor
zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable area of of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas
the sprinkler system. noticeable to the occupant / tenant / public. The plan shall
9.6.7.4.3 Where the building is protected by a water mist system in indicate all manual initiating device, exit sign, and other
accordance with 9.8.1 and Table 9.8.1, the area of the fire applicable fire measure.
alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable
area of the water mist system.
9.6.7.4.4 Unless otherwise prohibited by another section of this Code, GA_6.3 – Zone Chart shall clearly depict the location of all fire zones, the
where a building not exceeding four stories in height is Revisions_2015 type and location of all initiating devices with labels on that
protected by an automatic water mist system in accordance (6.0) floor with a “YOU ARE HERE” indication and shall be provided
with 9.8.1, the water mist system shall be permitted to be on each floor of every building located within the firefighting
annunciated on the fire alarm system as a single zone. lobby and smoke-stop lobby or common lobby in close
protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
9.7.1.1(1), the sprinkler system shall be permitted to be

system as a single zone.
9.6.7.5 A system trouble signal shall be annunciated by means of
9.6.7.6 A system supervisory signal shall be annunciated by means of

audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72
smoke compartments.

cont. of Fire (10.0) exclusive to the alarm system.
safety functions - The primary power supply should be from the building
other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.
charge.

cont. of Fire condition for at least 24 hours.
safety functions - Thereafter it shall be capable of supplying the additional load
10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: MERCANTILE
NFPA 101 2018 ‐ CHAPTER 36 QCD ANNEX QCD GUIDELINES
Occupancy 6.1.10.1* An occupancy used for the display and sale of merchandise. Class A: Habitable Height: >3 Storey, Floor Area: >2800m² Class A: Bldg Height: >3 Storey, Area: >2800m² gross
Classification Class B: Habitable Height: <3 Storey, Class B: Bldg Height: ≤3 Storey,
Definition Mercantile occupancies include the following: Floor Area: >280 ‐ <2800m2 Area: >280 ‐ <2800m2 gross area
A.6.1.10.1 (1) Auction rooms Class C: Habitable Height: 1 Storey, Floor Area: <280m² Class C: Bldg Height: 1 Storey, Area: <280m² gross
(2) Department stores
(3) Drugstores Applications:
(4) Restaurants with fewer than 50 persons Department Stores / Shopping Centers / Supermarkets /
(5) Shopping centers Convenience Store / Automobiles Sales Showroom /
(6) Supermarkets Computer & Electronic Store / Drugstores / Auction Rooms
Office, storage, and service facilities incidental to the sale of / Restaurants <50 seating cap / Open air mercantile
merchandise and located in the same building should be occupancies
considered part of the mercantile occupancy classification.
High‐Rise Building. A building where the floor of an occupiable
story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire
3.3.37.7* department vehicle access. (SAF‐FUN)
36.1.2.2 Subclassification of Occupancy.
(1) Class A, all mercantile occupancies having an aggregate
gross area of more than 30,000 ft2 (2800 m2) or occupying
more than three stories for sales purposes
(2) Class B, as follows:
(a) All mercantile occupancies of more than 3000 ft2 (280 m2),
but not more than 30,000 ft2 (2800 m2), aggregate gross area
and occupying not more than three stories for sales purposes
(b) All mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000 ft2 (280
m3) gross area and occupying two or three stories for sales
purposes
(3) Class C, all mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000
ft2 (280 m2) gross area and used for sales purposes occupying
one story only
Fire alarm system 36.3.4.1 Class A Mercantile Occupancies Superscripts Definition‐a system or portion of a combination system that Required in all occupancy classification

/ fire warning Class A mercantile occupancies shall be provided with a fire Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and
equipment alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6. annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal‐
initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
those signals
36.4.4.7.1 Mall Structures GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
Malls shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
with Section 9.6 (1.0) Alarm System for reference.
36.4.5.4.1 Bulk Merchandising Retail Buildings. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
Bulk merchandising retail buildings shall be provided with a fire Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6. (2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
11.8.4.1* High‐Rise Building. GA_6.3 – Fire Alarm Systems shall be designed and installed in
A fire alarm system using an approved emergency voice/alarm Revisions_2015 accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 72 except as clearly
communication system shall be installed in accordance with (3.0) modified by these requirements. Where ambiguities in either
Section 9.6. these requirements of the NFPA 72 exist, it shall be the
Department.
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cont. of Fire alarm GA_6.3 – All fire alarm system shall have the following:
system / fire Revisions_2015 4.1 Main fire alarm control unit/panel (addressable /
warning (4.0) conventional type)
equipment 4.2 Main Indicating Mimic Panel shall use red coloured Light
software/application in lieu of the Main Indicating Mimic
Panel
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 36.3.4.2 Class A Mercantile Occupancies Automatic Required
initiation Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by any one Manual Control
of the following means: Panel
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1)
(2) Approved automatic fire detection system in accordance
with 9.6.2.1(2) that provides protection throughout the
building and the provision of 9.6.2.6 shall apply.
(3) Approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
9.6.2.1(3) that provides protection throughout the building and
the provision of 9.6.2.6 shall apply.
36.4.4.7.2 Mall Structures GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by means Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
of the required automatic sprinkler system in accordance with (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
9.6.2.1(3). 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
are not available.
Δ 36.4.5.4.2 Bulk Merchandising Retail Buildings. Manual Call Point Required

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by means
of the required approved automatic sprinkler system (see GA_6.3 – Manual call points shall be located within 1.5M of each fire
36.4.5.5) in accordance with 9.6.2.1(3). Revisions_2015 exit. The initiating device shall be located such that no part of
point
Automatic For Class A Mercantile occupancies, see 36.3.4.2(2) above. Smoke / Heat Required
detection Detectors
9.6.2.6* For fire alarm systems using automatic fire detection or GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
waterflow detection devices to initiate the fire alarm system in Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
accordance with Chapters 11 through 43, not less than one (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
manual fire alarm box, located as required by the authority
having jurisdiction, shall be provided to initiate a fire alarm
signal.

cont. of Fire Automatic A.9.6.2.6 The manual fire alarm box required by 9.6.2.6 is intended to
Alarm signal detection provide a means to manually activate the fire alarm system
initiation when the automatic fire detection system or waterflow devices
are out of service due to maintenance or testing, or where
human discovery of the fire precedes automatic sprinkler
system or automatic detection system activation. Where the
fire alarm system is connected to a monitoring facility, the
manual fire alarm box required by 9.6.2.6 should be connected
to a separate circuit that is not placed “on test” when the
detection or sprinkler system is placed on test. The manual fire
alarm box should be located in an area that is accessible to
occupants of the building and should not be locked.
CO Alarms and CO Not addressed
Detection
Systems.
Extinguishing See 36.3.4.2(3), 36.4.4.7.2 and 36.4.5.4.2 above
Also see 36.3.5, 36.4.4.13, and Δ 36.4.5.5 in NFPA 101 for
extinguishing system requirements and 36.3.6 for additional
Occupant Audible / Visible 36.3.4.3.1 Class A Mercantile Occupancies Audible / Visible Required
Notification During all times that the mercantile occupancy is occupied, the
required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall perform one of
the following functions:
(1) It shall activate an alarm in accordance with 9.6.3
throughout the mercantile occupancy.
(2) Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be
permitted.

cont of Occupant cont. of Audible / 36.4.4.7.3.1 Mall Structures
Notification Visible During all times that the mall concourse is occupied, the
required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall perform one of
(1) It shall activate a general alarm in accordance with 9.6.3
throughout the mall concourse, and positive alarm
sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be permitted.
(2) Occupant notification shall be made via a voice
communication or public address system in accordance with
96392
36.4.5.4.3 Bulk Merchandising Retail Buildings.
During all times that the mercantile occupancy is occupied, the
required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall activate an
alarm in accordance with 9.6.3 throughout the mercantile
occupancy, and positive alarm sequence in accordance with
9.6.3.4 shall be permitted.
for visible signals
occupancy
are distinctive from audible signals used for other purposes in
a given building.
Positive Alarm See 36.3.4.3.1 (2), 36.4.4.7.3.1(1), and 36.4.5.4.3 above
sequence 9.6.3.4 Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, a positive alarm
with NFPA 72
Voice See 36.3.4.3.1 (1), 36.4.4.7.3.1(2), and 36.4.5.4.3 above Mass Notification Not required:

Announcements Class C
N 36.4.4.7.5 Mall Structures Required:
A risk analysis in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be Class A
performed for new mall structures to determine whether a Class B
mass notification system is required
N 11.8.4.3 High‐Rise Buildings
Risk Analysis for Mass Notification systems: For high‐rise
required.

cont of Occupant cont. of Voice N 9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for
Notification Announcements mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with
of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4
not limited to, fire, human‐caused events (accidental and
disasters.
jurisdiction.
Other provisions See 36.3.4.3.1 (1), 36.4.4.7.3.1(2), and 36.4.5.4.3 above Fire Telephone Not required:
(Two way Class C
11.8.4.2 High‐Rise Building communication Required:
Two‐way telephone service shall be in accordance with system) Class A
11.8.4.2.1 and 11.8.4.2.2. Class B
Δ 11.8.4.2.1 Two‐way telephone communication service shall be provided
for fire department use. This system shall be in accordance
with NFPA 72. The communications system shall operate
between the emergency command center and every elevator
car, every elevator lobby, and each floor level of exit stairs.
Emergency forces 36.3.4.3.2 Emergency forces notification shall be provided and shall

notification 36.4.4.7.3.3 include notifying both of the following:
36.4.5.4.4 (1) Fire department in accordance with 9.6.4
(2) Local emergency organization, if provided

cont. of 9.6.4.1 Where required by another section of this Code, emergency
Emergency forces forces notification shall be provided to alert the municipal fire
notification department and fire brigade (if provided) of fire or other
emergency.
Δ 9.6.4.2 Where emergency forces notification is required by another
section of this Code, the fire alarm system shall be arranged to
transmit the alarm automatically via any of the following
means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and shall
be in accordance with NFPA 72:
(1) Auxiliary fire alarm system
(2) Central station fire alarm system
(3) Proprietary supervising station fire alarm system
(4) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
9.6.4.4 For other than existing installations, where fire alarm systems
are required to provide emergency forces notification,
supervisory signals and trouble signals shall sound and be
visibly displayed either at an approved, remotely located
receiving facility or at a location within the protected building
that is constantly attended by qualified personnel.
transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm‐receiving
department
Also see 36.3.4.2(3), 36.4.4.7.2, and 36.4.5.4.2 above.
Annunciator / Class C
Mimic Panel Required:
Class A
Class B
Superscripts Main Graphic Annunciator or Main Mimic Panel required,
Description shall be building as‐built drawing plan, used red coloured LED's
to indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of
initiating device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire
Command Center or where the the Main Fire Alarm Control
Panel is located.
Evacuation Plan
Superscripts Zone Chart or Fire Evacuation Plan required, shall be as‐built

cont. of GA_6.3 – Zone Chart shall clearly depict the location of all fire zones, the
Annunciator Revisions_2015 type and location of all initiating devices with labels on that
lobby and smoke‐stop lobby or common lobby in close
Fire safety Δ 36.4.4.7.4 Mall Structures GA_6.3 – Fire alarm wiring shall be in accordance with the latest edition

functions The fire alarm system shall be arranged to automatically Revisions_2015 of NFPA 70 & 72. Where fire alarm wires are exposed and
actuate smoke management or smoke control systems in (9.0) subject to possible damage from normal use of the occupancy,
accordance with 9.6.5.2(3). they shall be provided with mechanical protection
‐ The primary power supply should be from the building
‐ The primary power supply shall be direct from the electrical
other purpose.
‐ The protective isolating device controlling this circuit shall be
clearly labeled to indicate that it controls the fire alarm
system.
‐ It shall terminate inside the fire alarm panel or its integral
power supply unit
following:
‐ Storage batteries, with an automatic charge. It shall be
‐ Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS), if provided, shall be
transfer switch.
charge.
‐ The charger shall incorporate automatic control features with
‐ The charger shall be designed and rated to so that a battery

cont of Fire safety 10.5 Battery Capacity
functions ‐ The storage battery used to power the alarm system shall be
‐ Thereafter it shall be capable of supplying the additional load
10minutes.
‐ Battery capacity sizing shall include the load controlling the
equipment, lift homing, pressurization fans and fire
suppression equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: BUSINESS
Occupancy 6.1.11.1* An occupancy used for the transaction of business other than Class A - Low Rise Building: Class A - Low Rise Building:
Classification mercantile. Habitable Height: ≤15m, Floor Area: ≤500m² Building Height: ≤ 15m, Area: ≤ 500m²
Definition Class B - Medium Rise Building Type A: Class B - Medium Rise Building Type A:
3.3.37.7* High-Rise Building. A building where the floor of an occupiable Habitable Height: >15m-≤18m Building Height: >15m-≤18m,
story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire Floor Area: >500m2 - ≤1000m² Area: > 500m² - < 1000m²
department vehicle access. (SAF-FUN) Class B - Medium Rise Building Type B: Class B - Medium Rise Building Type B:
Habitable Height: >18m - ≤28m, Floor Area: >1000m² Building Height: > 18m TO < 28m,
Class C- Hight Rise Building: Area: ≥ 1000M²
Habitable Height: >28m, Floor Area: Unlimited Class C- Hight Rise Building:
Building Height: ≥ 28m, Area: Unlimited
Applications:
General Offices / City / Municipal Halls / Courthouses /
Doctors/Dentist Offices / Meeting Rooms (<50 Seating
Capacity) / Barber Shops / Salons / Service Facilities
(Newstand, Lunch counters <50 persons) / Classroom /
Instructional Laboratories <50 seating capacity / Birth
Centers / Ambulatory out-patient clinics <4 patients
Fire alarm system 38.3.4.1 A fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6 shall be Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Required in all occupancy classification
/ fire warning provided in all business occupancies where any one of the Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and
equipment following conditions exists: annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
(1) The building is three or more stories in height. initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
(2) The occupancy is subject to 50 or more occupants above or those signals
below the level of exit discharge. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
(3) The occupancy is subject to 300 or more total occupants. Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
11.8.4.1* High-Rise Building. GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
A fire alarm system using an approved emergency voice/alarm Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
communication system shall be installed in accordance with (2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
Section 9.6.
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation 38.3.4.2 Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by any one Automatic Required
initiation of the following means: Manual Control
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1) Panel
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cont. of Fire Alarm cont. of Manual (2) Approved automatic fire detection system in accordance GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
signal initiation Initiation with 9.6.2.1(2) that provides protection throughout the Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
building and the provision of 9.6.2.6 shall apply. (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
(3) Approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
9.6.2.1(3) that provides protection throughout the building and 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
the provision of 9.6.2.6 shall apply. are not available.
point
Automatic See 38.3.4.2(2) above Smoke / Heat Required
detection Detectors
9.6.2.6* For fire alarm systems using automatic fire detection or GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
waterflow detection devices to initiate the fire alarm system in Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
accordance with Chapters 11 through 43, not less than one (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
manual fire alarm box, located as required by the authority
having jurisdiction, shall be provided to initiate a fire alarm
signal.
A.9.6.2.6 The manual fire alarm box required by 9.6.2.6 is intended to
provide a means to manually activate the fire alarm system
when the automatic fire detection system or waterflow devices
are out of service due to maintenance or testing, or where
human discovery of the fire precedes automatic sprinkler
system or automatic detection system activation. Where the
fire alarm system is connected to a monitoring facility, the
manual fire alarm box required by 9.6.2.6 should be connected
to a separate circuit that is not placed “on test” when the
detection or sprinkler system is placed on test. The manual fire
alarm box should be located in an area that is accessible to
occupants of the building and should not be locked.
CO Alarms and CO
Detection
Systems.
Extinguishing See 38.3.4.2(3) above
provisions.

cont. of FAS cont. of 9.7.2.1.2 Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at
supervisory signal Extinguishing a location within the protected building that is constantly
initiation system attended by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely
supervision located receiving facility
See 38.3.5 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing system provisions.
Occupant Audible / Visible 38.3.4.3 During all times that the building is occupied (see 7.2.1.1.3), the Audible / Visible Required
Notification required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall perform one of
(1) It shall activate a general alarm in accordance with 9.6.3.
(2) A positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall
be permitted.

for visible signals

occupancy
given building.
Positive Alarm See 38.3.4.3 (2) above
sequence 9.6.3.4 Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, a positive alarm
with NFPA 72
Voice N 38.3.4.5* Risk Analysis for Mass Notification systems: A risk analysis in Mass Notification Not required:
Announcements accordance with Section 9.14 shall be performed for business Class A - Low Rise Building
occupancies containing a classroom where the building is
owned, rented, leased, or operated by a college or university to
determine whether a mass notification system is required.
N 11.8.4.3 High-Rise Buildings

Risk Analysis for Mass Notification systems: For high-rise
required.
N 9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for Permitted:
mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with Class B - Medium Rise Building Type A
the requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72 and the provisions Class B - Medium Rise Building Type B
of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4

cont. of N 9.14.1.2 Where a mass notification system is required by the risk Required:
Occupant analysis in 9.14.1.1, the system shall be in accordance with the Class C- High Rise Building
Notification requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72.
not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and
disasters.

jurisdiction.

Other provisions 11.8.4.2 High-Rise Building Fire Telephone Not required:
Two-way telephone service shall be in accordance with (Two way Class A - Low Rise Building
11.8.4.2.1 and 11.8.4.2.2. communication
Δ 11.8.4.2.1 Two-way telephone communication service shall be provided system) Permitted:
for fire department use. This system shall be in accordance with Class B - Medium Rise Building Type A
NFPA 72. The communications system shall operate between Class B - Medium Rise Building Type B
the emergency command center and every elevator car, every
elevator lobby, and each floor level of exit stairs.
11.8.4.2.2 The requirement of 11.8.4.2.1 shall not apply where the fire Required:
department radio system is approved as an equivalent system. Class C- High Rise Building
Emergency forces 38.3.4.4 Emergency forces notification shall be provided and shall
notification include notifying both of the following:
(1) Fire department in accordance with 9.6.4
(2) Approved local emergency organization, if provided
9.6.4.1 Where required by another section of this Code, emergency
forces notification shall be provided to alert the municipal fire
department and fire brigade (if provided) of fire or other
emergency
Annunciator 30.3.4.3.2 See 38.3.5 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing system provisions. Graphic Not required:
Annunciator / Class A - Low Rise Building
Mimic Panel Permitted:
Class B - Medium Rise Building Type A

cont. of Required:
Annunciator Class B - Medium Rise Building Type B
Class C- High Rise Building
located.
Evacuation Plan

other purpose.
power supply unit.

cont. of Fire 10.2 Secondary Power supply shall be in the form of the
safety functions following:
transfer switch.
charge.

10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: INDUSTRIAL
Occupancy 6.1.12.1* An occupancy in which products are manufactured or in which Class A - Low Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial Occupancy Class A - Low & Ordinary Hazard - Special Purpose
Classification processing, assembling, mixing, packaging, finishing, Class A - Ordinary Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial Industrial Occupancy
Definition decorating, or repair operations are conducted. Occupancy Class B - Low & Ordinary Hazard - General Industrial
Class B - Low Hazard - General Industrial Occupancy Occupancy
Class B - Ordinary Hazard - General Industrial Occupancy Class C - High Hazard Industrial Occupancy
Class C - High Hazard Industrial Occupancy Bldg Height and Area: In accordance with
Habitable Height: No limit, Floor Area: Unlimited NFPA 5000 Chapter 7 Table 7.4.1
Fire alarm system 40.3.4.1 fire alarm system shall be required in accordance with Section Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Required in all occupancy classification, complying with
/ fire warning 9.6 for industrial occupancies, unless the total occupant load of Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and NFPA 72
equipment the building is under 100 persons and unless, of these, fewer annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-
than 25 persons are above or below the level of exit discharge. initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to
those signals
GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and
Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation Δ 40.3.4.2 Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by any of Automatic Required
initiation the following means: Manual Control
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1) Panel
(2) Approved automatic fire detection system in accordance GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
with 9.6.2.1(2) throughout the building, plus a minimum of one Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
manual fire alarm box in accordance with 9.6.2.6 (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
(3) Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
accordance with 9.6.2.1(3) throughout the building, plus a 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
minimum of one manual fire alarm box in accordance with are not available.
9.6.2.6
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cont. of Manual GA_6.3 – Manual call points shall be located within 1.5M of each fire
cont. of Fire Alarm Initiation Revisions_2015 exit. The initiating device shall be located such that no part of
signal initiation (8.0) any floor is further than 30M from the nearest manual call
point
detection Detectors
40.3.4.3.4 In high hazard industrial occupancies, as described in GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
40.1.2.1.3, the required fire alarm system shall automatically Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
initiate an occupant evacuation alarm signal in accordance with (7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
9.6.3.
9.6.2.10.6, or 9.6.2.10.7.
9.6.2.10.11 Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be connected to the
building fire alarm system for the purpose of annunciation in
CO Alarms and CO
Detection
Systems.
Extinguishing See 40.3.4.2(3) above

See 38.3.5 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing system provisions.
Occupant Audible / Visible 40.3.4.3.1 The required fire alarm system shall meet one of the following Audible / Visible Required
Notification criteria:
(1) It shall provide occupant notification in accordance with
9.6.3.
(2) It shall sound an audible and visible signal in a constantly
attended location for the purposes of initiating emergency
action.
See 40.3.4.3.4 above.
for visible signals

cont. of Audible / and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average
cont. of Visible ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of
Occupant occupancy
Notification 9.6.3.8 Audible alarm notification appliances shall produce signals that
given building.
sequence permitted.
with NFPA 72
Presignal system 40.3.4.3.3 Existing presignal systems in accordance with 9.6.3.3 shall be
permitted.
Voice Mass Notification Permitted:
Announcements Class A - Low Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial Occupancy
Class A - Ordinary Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial
Occupancy
Class B - Low Hazard - General Industrial Occupancy
Class B - Ordinary Hazard - General Industrial Occupancy
Required:
Class C - High Hazard Industrial Occupancy
Other provisions Fire Telephone Not required:
(Two way Class A - Low Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial Occupancy
communication Class A - Ordinary Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial
system) Occupancy
Required:
department.
Also see 40.3.4.2(3) above.
Annunciator / Class A - Low Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial Occupancy
Mimic Panel Class A - Ordinary Hazard - Special Purpose Industrial
Occupancy
Required:

cont. of indicate graphically the building, the floor, location of initiating
Annunciator device that is in alarm. This shall be located in Fire Command
located.
Evacuation Plan

other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.

cont. of Fire 10.4 A battery charger of appropriate type and rating shall be
safety functions provided to keep the storage batteries under constant voltage
charge.

10minutes.
equipment

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENT COMPARISON: STORAGE
Occupancy 6.1.13.1* An occupancy used primarily for the storage or sheltering of Class A - Low Hazard: Class A - Low Hazard:
Classification goods, merchandise, products, or vehicles. (≤9,300m2 and with an approved AFSS) Class B - Ordinary Hazard:
Definition Class B - Ordinary Hazard: Class C - High Hazard:
A.6.1.13.1 Storage occupancies are characterized by the presence of (≤9,300m2 and with an approved AFSS) Bldg Height and Area: In accordance with
relatively small numbers of persons in proportion to the area Class C - High Hazard: NFPA 5000 Chapter 7 Table 7.4.1
(exceeding 9,300m2 and with an approved AFSS)
Fire alarm system 42.3.4.1 A fire alarm system shall be required in accordance with Superscripts Definition-a system or portion of a combination system that Not Required:
/ fire warning Section 9.6 for storage occupancies, except as modified by Description consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and Class A - Low Hazard
equipment 42.3.4.1.1, 42.3.4.1.2, and 42.3.4.1.3. annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal- Class B - Ordinary Hazard
initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to Required:
those signals Class C - High Hazard
42.3.4.1.1 Storage occupancies limited to low hazard contents shall not be GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be provided for all buildings and Protected with Automatic Sprinkler System
required to have a fire alarm system. Revisions_2015 structure that provide public access. See Guidelines for Fire
42.3.4.1.2 Storage occupancies with ordinary or high hazard contents not GA_6.3 – Fire alarm systems shall be of the conventional type or
exceeding an aggregate floor area of 100,000 ft2 (9300 m2) Revisions_2015 addressable type or combination of both. This shall be QCD
shall not be required to have a fire alarm system. (2.0) approved for use in the State of Qatar.
42.3.4.1.3 Storage occupancies protected throughout by an approved GA_6.3 – Fire Alarm Systems shall be designed and installed in
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 shall Revisions_2015 accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 72 except as clearly
not be required to have a fire alarm system. (3.0) modified by these requirements. Where ambiguities in either
Department.
Fire Alarm signal Manual Initiation Δ 42.3.4.2 Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by any of Automatic Not required:
initiation the following means: Manual Control Class A - Low Hazard & Class B - Ordinary Hazard
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1) Panel Required:
(2) Approved automatic fire detection system in accordance Class C - High Hazard
with 9.6.2.1(2) throughout the building, plus a minimum of one GA_6.3 – Fire alarm control unit/panel shall be provided inside each
manual fire alarm box in accordance with 9.6.2.6 Revisions_2015 building and located in any of the following:
(3) Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in (5.0) 5.1 Within a designated Fire Command Center
accordance with 9.6.2.1(3) throughout the building, plus a 5.2 In the ground floor level at main entrance/reception lobby
minimum of one manual fire alarm box in accordance with 5.3 In a continuous attended location where above mentioned
9.6.2.6 are not available.
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Δ 42.8.3.4.2 Parking Structures GA_6.3 – Manual call points shall be located within 1.5M of each fire
cont. of Fire Alarm cont. of Manual Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by one of Revisions_2015 exit. The initiating device shall be located such that no part of
signal initiation Initiation the following means: (8.0) any floor is further than 30M from the nearest manual call
(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.1(1) point
(2) Approved automatic fire detection system in accordance
with 9.6.2.1(2) throughout the building, plus a minimum of one
manual fire alarm box in accordance with 9.6.2.6
(3) Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with 9.6.2.1(3) throughout the building, plus a
minimum of one manual fire alarm box in accordance with
9.6.2.6

detection Detectors
GA_6.3 – Detector Coverage shall comply with latest edition of NFPA 72.
Revisions_2015 Exemption: Void space less than or equal to 400mm in
(7.0) depth/height shall not require detection.
CO Alarms and CO
Detection
Systems.
Extinguishing See 42.3.4.2(3) and 42.8.3.4.2(3) above

Also see 42.3.4.2(3) and 42.8.3.4.2(3) above.
Also see 42.8.3.1.1.3 and 42.8.3.1.1.4 in NFPA 101 for
extinguishing system provisions.
Occupant Audible / Visible 42.3.4.3.1 The required fire alarm system shall meet one of the following Audible / Visible Required
Notification criteria:
(1) It shall provide occupant notification in accordance with
9.6.3.
(2) It shall sound an audible and visible signal in a constantly
attended location for the purposes of initiating emergency
action.
42.3.4.3.4 In high hazard storage occupancies, the required fire alarm
system shall automatically initiate an occupant evacuation
alarm signal in accordance with 9.6.3.
42.8.3.4.3.1 Parking Structures
The required fire alarm system shall sound an audible alarm in
a continuously attended location for purposes of initiating
emergency action

cont. of cont. of Audible / impaired shall not be required to comply with the provisions
Occupant Visible for visible signals
Notification

9.6.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character
occupancy
given building.
sequence 42.8.3.4.3.2 permitted.
with NFPA 72
Presignal system 42.3.4.3.3 Existing presignal systems in accordance with 9.6.3.3 shall be
permitted.
Voice Not addressed Mass Notification Permitted:
Announcements Class A - Low Hazard and Class B - Ordinary Hazard
Required:
Class C- High Hazard
Other provisions Fire Telephone Not required
(Two way
communication
system)
department.
Also see 42.3.4.2(3) and 42.8.3.4.2(3) above.
Also see 42.8.3.1.1.3 and 42.8.3.1.1.4 in NFPA 101 for
extinguishing system provisions.
Annunciator 30.3.4.3.2 See 38.3.5 in NFPA 101 for extinguishing system provisions. Graphic Not required:
Annunciator / Class A - Low Hazard & Class B - Ordinary Hazard
Mimic Panel Required:
Class C - High Hazard
located.
Evacuation Plan

cont. of of the common area's (e.g. lift lobby, corridor, etc.) whereas
Annunciator noticeable to the occupant / tenant / public. The plan shall

other purpose.
power supply unit.

following:
transfer switch.

cont. of Fire charge.
safety functions - The charger shall incorporate automatic control features with

10minutes.
equipment

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NFPA 101 2018 - CHAPTER 12 QCD ANNEX QCD GUIDELINES

ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,

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12.4.8.5 Actuation of any smoke detection system device shall sound an

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Extinguishing See 9.7.2.2.1 below

9.7.2.1.2 Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at

9.6.3.5.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars

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Δ 12.3.4.3.7 Where the authority having jurisdiction determines that a

See also 12.3.4.1(2) above

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N 9.14.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and

N 9.14.4 The completed emergency action plan in accordance with

ASSEMBLY with less than 300 Occupants

ASSEMBLY with more than 300 Occupants (AUDITORIUMS,

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10.2 Secondary Power supply shall be in the form of the

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Automatic See 14.3.4.2.3.1 above. Smoke / Heat Required

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9.12 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment.

Extinguishing 14.3.4.2.2 In buildings provided with automatic sprinkler protection, the

9.7.2.1.2 Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at

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Δ 9.6.3.9.1 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation Required:

N 14.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis in

N 9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for

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N 9.14.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and

N 9.14.4 The completed emergency action plan in accordance with

14.3.4.3.1.6 If the recall signal required by 14.3.4.3.1.5 is electric, the push

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10.2 Secondary Power supply shall be in the form of the

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Manual Call Point Required

9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station

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9.6.3.5.1 Areas not subject to occupancy by persons who are hearing

9.6.3.5.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars

Voice Mass Notification Required:

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9.6.7.6 A system supervisory signal shall be annunciated by means of

GA_6.3 – 10.1 Primary Power Supply shall be an alternating current (AC)

10.2 Secondary Power supply shall be in the form of the

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10.5 Battery Capacity

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High-Rise Building. A building where the floor of an occupiable

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Manual Call Point Required

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N 28.3.4.7.5 Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance

Extinguishing See 28.3.4.2(3) above.

9.7.2.1.2 Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at

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