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class of lower flame spread rating shall be permitted; e.g., where Class
B is specified, Class A may be used.
2. In all new buildings other than private residences Class A or Class C
interior shall be used in all basements or other underground spaces
from which there is no direct exit to the outside of the building, if
subject to occupancy for any purpose other than storage or service
facilities.
3. Interior finish of Class E shall not be used in any room space subject to
human occupancy, except to such extent as may be specifically
permitted by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction on the
basis of finding that such use does not significantly increase the life
hazard, provided, however, that such use of Class E interior finish shall
not in any case exceed ten (10%) percent of the aggregate interior
surface of the walls and ceiling of the room or space in which such
Class E material is located.
SECTION 10.2.6.4
FIRE DETECTION, ALARM, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
A. General
1. Fire detection, alarm, and communication systems if required by
Division 8 through 17 of this Chapter shall be in accordance with NFPA
72 and the Philippine Electrical Code.
2. When a required fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4
hours in a 24-hour period, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall be notified within 24 hours, and a fire watch shall be
assigned until the fire alarm system has been returned to service.
3. To ensure operational integrity, the fire alarm system shall have an
approved maintenance and testing program which shall be
developed by the building management in accordance with
internationally accepted standards. Records of conducted
maintenance and testing should be maintained and submitted
together with FALAR 3 when required by the Chief, BFP or his duly
authorized representative.
B. Signal Initiation
1. As provided in Divisions 8 through 17 of this Chapter, activation of the
complete fire alarm system shall be initiated by, but not be limited to,
any or all of the following means of initiation;
a. Manual initiation.
b. Automatic detection.
c. Extinguishing system operation.
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