Fire Code of the Philippines Ebook - SafetySignsPH.com Fire Code of the Philippines eBook - SafetySignsPH | Page 156

specified in Section 10.2.7.5 of this IRR. Key operation shall transfer
automatic elevator operation to manual and bring elevator to ground
or first floor for use of firefighters. The elevator shall be situated so as to
be readily accessible. If the building is equipped with only one
elevator, the same shall be equipped with firefighter’s switch to be
capable of being manually operated.
B. Air conditioning
Every air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating installation shall comply
with Division 7 of this Chapter.
C. Electrical Wiring and Equipment
Electrical wiring and equipment shall be in accordance with provisions of
the Philippine Electrical Code, and all cooking, heating, incinerating and
other building service equipment shall be installed in accordance with
Division 7 of this Chapter.
SECTION 10.2.9.7
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FLEXIBLE PLAN AND OPEN PLAN
BUILDINGS
A. Definitions
1. Flexible plan and open plan educational buildings or portion of a
building not having corridors which comply with Section 10.2.9.1 of this
IRR and are designed for multiple teaching stations.
a. Flexible plan buildings have movable corridor walls and movable
partitions of full height construction with doors leading from rooms
to corridors. Flexible plan buildings without exit access doors
between rooms and corridors shall be classified as open plan
buildings.
b. Open plan buildings have rooms and corridors delineated by use
of tables, chairs, desks, bookcases, counters, low height partitions,
or similar furnishings.
2. Common Atmosphere – a common atmosphere exits between rooms,
spaces or area within a building, which are not separated by an
approved smoke partition.
3. Separate Atmosphere – a separate atmosphere exits between rooms,
spaces area, that are separated by an approved smoke partition.
4. Smoke Partition – (See Section 10.2.6.9). For purposes of this Section,
smoke partitions shall also include floors and openings therein.
5. Room – for the purpose of this Section, a room is a space or area
140