Fire Code of the Philippines Ebook - SafetySignsPH.com Fire Code of the Philippines eBook - SafetySignsPH | Page 207

storage, janitor closet, maintenance shops including woodworking
and painting areas, and kitchens shall be separated from other parts
of the building by construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less
than one (1) hour, and all openings shall be protected with self-closing
fire doors.
2. Areas which high hazard contents as defined in Division 4 of this
Chapter, shall be provided with both fire-resistive construction and
automatic fire suppression system.
3. Cooking equipment shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 96,
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations, unless the cooking equipment is one of the
following types:
a. Outdoor equipment;
b. Portable equipment;
c. Equipment used only for food warming.
SECTION 10.2.13.4
BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
A. Air conditioning, ventilating, heating, cooking, and other service
equipment shall be in accordance with Division 7 of this Chapter.
B. An elevator shall not constitute required means of exit. When mercantile
occupancies are more than three (3) storeys or more than three (3)
storeys above the street floor and equipped with automatic elevator,
one (1) or more elevators and escalators shall be designed and
equipped for fire emergency use by fire fighters as specified in Division 7
of this Chapter. Key operation shall transfer automatic elevator
operation to manual and bring elevator to the street floor for use of fire
service. The elevator shall be situated so as to be readily accessible by
firefighters.
SECTION 10.2.13.5
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. Self-Service Stores
1. In any self-service store, no check-out stand or associated railings or
barriers shall obstruct exits or required aisles or approaches thereto.
2. In every self-service store where, wheeled carts or buggIes are used by
customers, adequate provision shall be made for the transit and
parking of such carts to minimize the possibility that they may obstruct
exits.
191