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Fire Code & Electrical Code

The document discusses several codes and regulations related to building construction and safety in the Philippines: 1) The Fire Code of the Philippines sets requirements for exits in public buildings to ensure safe evacuation. It specifies the size and number of exits based on occupancy. 2) The Maximum Height of Buildings regulation dictates standards for measuring travel distances to exits to ensure clear and accessible escape routes in emergencies. 3) The Electrical Code of the Philippines provides guidelines for installing electrical components like motors safely and properly. It divides responsibilities between contractors and ensures code compliance.

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Fire Code & Electrical Code

The document discusses several codes and regulations related to building construction and safety in the Philippines: 1) The Fire Code of the Philippines sets requirements for exits in public buildings to ensure safe evacuation. It specifies the size and number of exits based on occupancy. 2) The Maximum Height of Buildings regulation dictates standards for measuring travel distances to exits to ensure clear and accessible escape routes in emergencies. 3) The Electrical Code of the Philippines provides guidelines for installing electrical components like motors safely and properly. It divides responsibilities between contractors and ensures code compliance.

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Fire Code of the Philippines

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Building regulations dictate specific requirements for exits in assembly occupancies.


Each space requires a main exit wide enough for half the occupants, connecting to stairs or
ramps leading outside. Additionally, each level needs exits accommodating two-thirds of its
occupants, leading directly outside, to specific enclosed areas, or to designated exit paths.
These exits should be spaced apart and accessible from corridors or aisles. Corridor width
serving 50 or more people is also regulated, and the maximum travel distance to any exit is
set at 46 meters in unprotected spaces and 61 meters in areas with approved sprinkler
systems. These regulations ensure occupants can evacuate safely and efficiently in case of
emergencies.
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Staying safe in crowded places like theaters and concert halls is important, so
buildings follow specific rules. These rules make sure everyone can get out quickly if
something happens. Every space needs a big exit connected to stairs or ramps leading
outside, big enough for half the people there. Each level also needs extra exits spaced out,
big enough for two-thirds of the people on that level. These extra exits can lead outside, to
safe areas, or to special paths. You can always reach them from hallways or aisles.
There are also rules about how wide hallways must be and how far you can be from an exit.
This distance changes depending on whether there are sprinklers to help in case of a fire.
These rules help everyone get out safely and quickly if they need to.
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To ensure safe and orderly evacuation in case of emergencies, assembly buildings
have specific regulations for aisles. Aisles serving over 60 people must be a minimum width,
which increases slightly the farther they are from an exit. They must also end at a
designated area like a cross aisle or foyer, which itself has a required width based on the
connected aisles. Dead-end aisles, with some exceptions, cannot be longer than 6.1 meters.
Additionally, the furthest anyone needs to travel within an aisle to reach an exit is 46 meters.
Steps are generally not allowed in aisles, and any slopes must be gentle to ensure easy
navigation for everyone. These regulations prioritize clear and accessible pathways for
everyone to reach an exit quickly and safely.
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Keeping everyone safe in emergencies is crucial, so buildings have specific rules to


ensure clear and accessible escape routes. These rules focus on how to measure the
distance people need to travel to reach an exit. These regulations ensure accurate
measurement of travel distances to ensure everyone can find their way out quickly and
easily in case of an emergency.
B. Maximum Height of Buildings
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C. Electrical Code of the Philippines

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Installing electrical components like motors and controls for building equipment
requires following both this guide and the Philippine Electrical Code for safety and proper
function. Pre-built equipment has its own wiring, while custom-built needs code-compliant
wiring. Low-voltage control wiring may have separate requirements. Responsibilities are
divided: the mechanical contractor installs power wiring from the control center to the
equipment, and the electrical contractor provides and connects a disconnect switch to the
control center's main breaker. These regulations ensure safe and proper electrical
installations for building equipment.
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The figure specifies how to install electric motors in air conditioning and ventilation
equipment. The right size, type, and power of motor must be chosen for the specific
equipment, and adjustments for different equipment are done at no extra cost. Motors
typically use 230 volts AC, either single-phase for smaller motors or three-phase for larger
ones. Generally, constant-speed, energy-efficient motors are preferred, with specific types
for single-phase motors. Belt-driven motors need adjustable bases and guards. Ideally, all
motors should be from the same manufacturer and comply with NEMA standards and local
codes. For durability, they should have "B" type insulation and tropical fungus proofing.
These specifications ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation of the equipment.
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The figure explains what the mechanical contractor does for the electrical wiring in air
conditioning and ventilation systems. They basically install all the wiring to power the
equipment, including connecting thermostats, remote controls, and safety features. They
also make sure everything is connected correctly and labeled clearly for easy use. They
don't handle wiring that's already built into the equipment, but they do oversee the overall
electrical connection.

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The figure specifies requirements for single split-type air conditioners in buildings.
These units can be installed with ducts or mounted directly on ceilings. They consist of two
main parts: Evaporator section: This includes a copper tube cooling coil with aluminum fins,
designed for efficient cooling and insulated for better performance. Fan section: This section
is made of strong steel and houses a forward-curved blower with quiet fan blades for
efficient air circulation. These specifications ensure the air conditioning units function
efficiently and operate quietly.

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