DCD Material Test Standards - September - 2018

4.
Façade and Exterior Wall Covering Systems

4.1. Applicability
4.1.1. The provision of this section specifies the minimum requirements for the classifica-
tion, combustibility, surface burning and flame spread ratings, design, installation,
inspection, and maintenance of exterior façade wall cladding, balcony coverings and
components such as, Metal Composite Panels, Aluminum Composite Panels, Polycar-
bonate Panels, EIFS, ETICS, GRC, GRFC, GRP, Glazing, insulation, sealants etc.
4.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not the scope or intention of this section.
Thermal and Weather protection aspect of the building façade, such as protection
from temperature, wind, water, pressure etc., shall comply with Municipality regula-
tions, assembly tests and requirements.
4.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on exterior façade is re-
stricted.
4.1.4. This section applies only to non load bearing exterior walls.
4.1.5. Where exterior walls are required to be loadbearing, such walls shall comply with
relevant sections of this Chapter.
4.2. Material Tests

4.2.1. Except for natural stones and concrete, only materials, tested, listed with Civil De-
fence and complying to the following sections shall be allowed on exterior facades,
based on the building height and occupancy types.
a. Metal Composite Materials (MCM, ACP) complying to Section 4.6.
b. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External Insulation Composite
System (ETICS) complying to Section 4.7.
c. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS) complying to
Section 4.8.
d. Sandwich Panels complying to Section 4.9.
e. GRC /GRFC and GRP Systems to Section 4.10.
f. Glazing Systems complying to Section 5.
4.2.2. Where “Assembly Tests” are mandated by Section 4.2.1., the tests shall be conduct-
ed for the entire system assembly, that is intended for use on building façade, in-
cluding wall panels, cavities, insulation, panel rails, joints, sealants, seams, fasteners,
barriers and other construction details. Laboratories testing assembly tests shall en-
sure that the test specimen is duplicated as per intended final installation specifica-
tions, including dimensions, cavities, joints and sealants. Laboratories shall ensure
that façade assembly tests are not ‘over engineered’ purely to pass test criteria.
4.2.3. The tests shall clearly indicate “Pass” or “Fail” criteria and such results shall be clear-
ly noted on the Test Certificates (and CoC, Certificate of Compliance), in evaluation
of the following minimum requirements.
a. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation over the face of the exterior wall.
b. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation over the face of the interior of
the wall assembly and cavity.
c. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation from one story to the next.
d. The wall assembly shall resist flame propagation from compartment of fire origin
to the adjacent compartment.
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4.3. Flame Spread on Exterior Façade
4.3.1. Building fires that envelope the façade may be initiated externally from outside the
building sources such as BBQ activity in the balconies, trash can fires, fire works dis-
plays, careless disposals of cigarette butts, electrical fires from cables running in fa-
çade cavities or arson. Fires can originate internally from internal room fire loads of
the building and spread to exterior façade through openings on the exterior walls
such as doors, windows, shattered glazing because of flashover.
4.3.2. Interior fires are intervened and controlled by automatic sprinkler system or by fire
fighters. However, when the fire outgrows fire fighter’s efforts or the sprinkler sys-
tem and reaches flash over stage, it leaps out from the openings onto the exterior
façade or cavities behind the façade of the building causing “leap frog” effect.
4.3.3. At this stage, if the façade material delaminates, exposing the core, if the core of the
facade material is combustible, if the cladding system components such as sealants,
linings, insulation are combustible, the flames start consuming the combustible ma-
terial on the façade, spreading along the surface of the façade and along the cavities
behind the façade.
4.3.4. If the floor slab fire stopping is absent or fire stop material is not approved and not
installed as per standards, if the curtainwall is not listed, the flames penetrate
through the gaps and reach for the upper floors. Flames can even propagate down-
wards if the material on façade is flammable.
4.3.5. Such propagated flames find the other openings of the building from exterior and
enter back into the buildings, feeding on the interior fire loads. This “Reverse leap
frog” effect continues along the building from floor to floor, to height and width,
consuming the building façade swiftly.
4.3.6. Cavity can be part of the façade system by design or cavity can be created by com-
bustible materials on façade system or poor integrity of the façade panels or poor
performance of perimeter joint systems and fire stopping systems or combinations
of these factors. As flame propagates and enters this cavity behind façade system, it
can elongate ten times its length in its search for oxygen in the confined space of
such cavity, thus burning behind the façade system unnoticed from outside for many
floors above the fire origin.
4.3.7. As the intense heat develops behind the façade and flames continue to grow, fa-
çade panels delaminate, exposing more core material to the flame, resulting in a
sudden engulfing of vast area and multiple stories of the building façade under fire.
4.3.8. Apart from combustible façade materials, poor installation, poor joint detailing, poor
mechanical detailing in fixing insulation and façade panels and poor railing system
installations contribute to the rapid façade flame spread and collapse of façade pan-
els and frames, making external fire fighting extremely difficult.

4.3.9. Thus the whole mechanism involved in façade flame spread, after the initial ignition,
can be pin pointed to the following factors.
a. Readily Combustible Core of the façade material (Insulation/Sealants/Panels)

b. Inferior Façade Panel integrity (Poor Panel make and skin bonding)
c. Non tested and Non listed Façade, Sealants and Fire stopping systems
d. Poor installation of Façade and Fire stopping Systems
e. Lack of Thermal barriers and Cavity fire barriers
4.3.10. The initial ignition of the fire can be attributed to human behavior as well. See Chap-
ter 18., Section 2.21. Responsibilities of Residents.
4.4. Façade Approval from Civil Defence

4.4.1. Ten Point Approach to mitigate Façade Fires
Following 10 approaches have been adopted by UAE Civil Defence to tackle the caus-
es of Façade flame spread, pointed out in Section 4.3.9.
4.4.1.1. Core of the Façade material shall be tested in exposed form as per test
requirements of this code.
4.4.1.2. Façade panel as a product shall be tested as per test requirements of this
code.
4.4.1.3. Façade system as wall assembly shall be tested or listed as per test re-
quirements of this code.
4.4.1.4. Curtainwall, Perimeter joints and fire stopping shall be a listed system.
4.4.1.5. Cavity Fire Barrier bands shall be provided in concealed cavities between
façade and primary substrate, at every slab.
4.4.1.6. Fire Breaks shall be provided vertically on exterior façade.
4.4.1.7. Exterior Sprinklers should be considered for the balconies having com-
bustible facade. Interior window sprinklers should be considered for the
glazing. See Chapter 9.
4.4.1.8. Consultants shall have competent and qualified façade specialists in-
house or shall hire Civil Defence approved house of expertise who have
experience and expertise in façade consultancy for Façade design, system
selection and supervision of the façade contractor.
4.4.1.9. Façade contractor and fabricator shall be approved by Civil Defence, with
valid Civil Defence License.
4.4.1.10. Façade installation shall be inspected throughout installation process and

certified by Consultant or Civil Defence approved House of Expertise.

4.4.2. Component (Product/Panel) Approval
4.4.2.1. Approval of “product” or “panel” or component is manufacturer’s responsi-

bility. Manufacturer or supplier shall test the individual product or compo-
nent as part of the assembly (TEST 1, as per Tables 1.14., 1.15., 1.16., 1.17.,
as applicable) to evaluate flame spread characteristics, droplets and smoke
emission of the core, the skin, adhesive, panel and the product, and obtain
approval and product registration from Civil Defence. The Civil Defence cer-
tificate shall only be for the product and permission to be installed “only on
low rise buildings”.
4.4.3. Wall System or Wall Assembly Approval
4.4.3.1. Approval of façade wall “system” intended to be used as “assembly” on

façade of a building shall be the responsibility of the consultant and façade
contractor. The consultant shall ensure that the façade contractors or fabri-
cators test the façade system as per Civil Defence regulation and configura-
tions. (TEST 2, as per Tables 1.14., 1.15., 1.16., 1.17. as applicable).
4.4.3.2. Where manufacturer or supplier undertakes both tests, TEST 1, as pre Sec-
tion 4.4.2.1. as well as TEST 2, as per Section 4.4.3.1., and produces the
“system” test certificates, the Civil Defence registration and certificate shall
be for the product including full system and permission to be installed on
exterior façade of any building, provided that the façade fabricator under-
takes that project façade arrangement matches the tested and certified
wall assembly arrangement.
4.4.3.3. The system manufacturer or supplier and the fabricators shall provide a
formal submittal to the Municipality and Civil Defence material approval
department for the product registration, that shall consist of the following.
a. Product Data – Manufacturer's Specifications, Technical Data and Materi-

al Safety Data Sheet for each material including the composition and lim-
itations, if any.
b. Design Listings and certifications – Core test certifications, Product test
certifications, Assembly test certifications, System design listing or test
certifications, including illustrations, from an accredited testing laborato-
ry as per referenced standards that is applicable to each system configu-
ration. Test reports without certification from accredited laboratories is
invalid.
c. Method Statement shall clearly define component list and the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions.
d. Statement of Manufacturer’s standard warranty for minimum of 10
years.
e. An undertaking letter in understanding with Civil Defence, that supplying
any material or system that is non compliant to this code is illegal and
punishable.
4.4.3.4. Where the building envelope is uniquely shaped and designed, or there is no clear dis-
tinction between vertical façade and horizontal roofing, or where a single envelope is
installed as roofing as well as façade envelope, such materials and system assembly
shall be tested for both façade as well as roofing requirements in accordance with Sec-
tion 4, Section 5 and Section 6 of this chapter.

4.4.4. Design, Specifications and Proposal Approval
4.4.4.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit Façade specialists in house or hire

Civil Defence approved House of Expertise to design the façade system in
complete compliance with this code.
4.4.4.2. Consultant’s façade design submittal to Civil Defence shall be during project
design NOC application, along with architecture, fire alarm, fire fighting and
smoke control proposals. See Annexure 1. Drawing Submission Require-
ments.
4.4.4.3. Consultant’s façade design shall be complete with system listings, material
approval certifications, drawings, sections, illustrations specifying installa-
tion methods as per manufacturer’s guide-lines, insulations, thermal barri-
ers, panel railing, cavity fire barrier locations/specifications, primary sub-
strate details and fixing details.
4.4.4.4. Engineering Judgments (EJ), if any, shall be permitted where Civil Defence
has no objections. Such Engineering Judgment submissions to Civil Defence
shall be site specific, prepared and stamped jointly by main consultant,
House of expertise, Cladding contractor, façade system manufacturers and
façade installers.
4.4.4.5. Where the building envelope is uniquely shaped and designed, or there is
no clear distinction between façade and roofing, or where a single envelope
is installed as roofing as well as façade envelope, such materials and system
assembly shall satisfy both façade and roofing test requirements and shall
be subjected to “mock-up” tests, if Civil Defence initiates such a require-
ment based on the proposal reviews.
4.4.5. Installation
4.4.5.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installers and fabricators

hired are qualified and approved by Civil Defence. See Chapter 18. Section
2.5. Consultant’s Responsibilities.
4.4.5.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installation is carried out

by Civil Defence and Municipality approved installers and fabricators as per
the design specifications, system manufacturer's installation instructions
and complies with code and the local construction regulations.
4.4.6. Installer Qualification
4.4.6.1. Installer specializing in façade and cladding system shall be trained as per
manufacturer’s standards and guidelines and certified by the system manu-
facturer.
4.6.6.2. The trained and experienced installer shall be qualified and licensed by Civil
Defence. The Civil Defence written examinations and license shall be based
on the training and certification provided by the system manufacturer to
install manufacturer’s products as per specified listed system requirements.

4.4.7. Inspection
4.4.7.1. Special inspections shall be required for all façade and cladding systems.
Inspection shall take place in successive stages as installation proceeds.
Such successive stages shall be at every 20% intervals of the total building
height.
4.4.7.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that installer’s work is inspected

during construction and installation at each stage.
4.4.7.3. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit in-house qualified façade engi-

neers for inspections or to hire façade inspection services of Civil Defence
approved House of Expertise.
4.4.7.4. Main consultant or house of expertise, who inspect the installation, shall
certify and signoff the façade and cladding installations undertaken during
progressive inspections at each successive stage of installations in report
which shall be part of the documentation required by Civil Defence during
final inspection and handing over.
4.4.7.5. Main consultant or Civil Defence approved House of Expertise individual

inspector undertaking Façade inspections shall have the following qualifica-
tions.
a. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 or relevant IAS criteria or ICC Specialist

building inspection training and certification or an equivalent interna-
tional criteria acceptable to Municipality and Civil Defence.
b. Training and certification by system manufacturers.
c. 3 years experience in fire and life safety aspects of Façade inspections.
4.4.8. Façade Specialist Qualifications
4.4.8.1. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence

approved House of Expertise, undertaking façade consultancy, design or
inspection shall have the following qualifications.
a. Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

b. 5 years experience in fire and life safety aspects of Façade engineering.
c. Training and certification by system manufacturers.
4.4.8.2. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence

approved House of Expertise, undertaking façade consultancy, design or
inspection shall be certified by Civil Defence based on their qualifications as
required by Section 4.4.8.1., manufacturer’s training certifications and
written examination.

4.5. General Requirements for Exterior Façade Systems
4.5.1. Coatings on primary substrate
4.5.1.1. Bitumen, bituminous products and flammable agents as anti-corrosion or

water-proofing coatings shall not be applied on primary substrates, either
on metals or concrete. Bitumen has fire point of 1750C and propagates
building envelope fires.
4.5.2. Building Fire Rating
4.5.2.1. Façade materials, exterior wall systems, claddings and insulation installed
on any building shall not reduce the fire resistance rating of the exterior
wall where required by other sections of this Chapter.
4.5.3. Thermal Barrier
4.5.3.1. Façade Cladding Materials such as MCM and ACP shall be completely sepa-
rated from the building interior and plenum by a thermal barrier, complying
to test standards of Section 7.1.11. of this chapter.
4.5.3.2. Required thermal barriers shall not be installed on the walls or frames with
adhesives alone. Thermal barriers shall be fixed mechanically on primary
substrate, structural frame or the wall or on rails as appropriate.
4.5.3.3. Thermal barrier is not mandatory only when MCM or ACP or cladding mate-
rials are used on balconies and minor architectural appendages on exterior
wall.
4.5.3.4. In all cases the Building Exterior Base wall must be imperforate and provide
a nominal 15 minutes fire resistance ( Insulation and integrity).
4.5.4. Cavity Fire Barrier
4.5.4.1. Cavity Fire Barriers shall be incorporated into façade designs, including ar-
chitectural features with uninterrupted vertical columns (e.g. High Rise
‘Fins’), at every floor horizontally around window openings on all sides to
limit fire breakout from a room into the adjacent cavity. This cavity barrier
shall not be a thermal bridge.
4.5.4.2. Cavity Fire Barriers shall be incorporated into façade design at every floor
vertically to restrict flame within continuous cavities or where cavities
bridge the perimeter firestopping. Perimeter Firestopping systems shall
be installed as per Section 3 of this chapter.
4.5.4.3. Cavity fire barrier shall be of Non combustible material, in accordance

with Section 7.1.45. of this chapter.
4.5.4.4. The cavity fire barrier shall be 100 mm high and, where the thermal insula-
tion is not of equivalent fire resistance to the cavity barrier, shall run
through insulation horizontally at each floor level and vertically on each
face of façade as required by Section 4.5.4.2.

4.5.4.5. The installation shall ensure that compartmentation is established between
the façade skin and the primary substrate and no cavity exists for fire to
pass through. See figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b.
4.5.4.6. The cavity fire barrier shall be mechanically bonded to the primary sub-
strate or structural frame and extended or compressed behind the finish
façade panel to ensure that no fire path are created between the barrier
and substrate or external façade panel.
4.5.4.7. Where cavity is necessary part of ventilated façade design and cavity needs
to be maintained, an intumescent system, approved and listed for the pur-
pose shall be fixed as cavity fire barrier band. These intumescent bands
serve as fire barriers when exposed to flames and shall expand to seal the
gaps.
4.5.5. Fire Breaks
4.5.5.1. It is highly recommended to provide “fire breaks” where cladding materials

are installed on exterior façade by restricting the vertical length of building
envelope of cladding materials to not more than 15 m, followed by 6 m of
non-combustible material as envelope finish such as concrete or tiles or
materials approved as per Section 7.1.45. , in an alternative manner along
the building envelope’s face.

4.5.6. Groove Sealants, Gaskets, Backer Rod and vapour barrier systems
4.5.6.1. Use of flammable silicon or fillers or non rated groove sealants, materials
in between panel joints is not permitted unless these joint fillers are test-
ed as per Section 7.1.45 and part of their full wall assembly and were used
in achieving “pass criteria” as the Wall Assembly “Large Scale Tests”. See
figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b.
4.5.6.2. Vapour Barrier systems (VBS) and membranes are generally provided to
resist water vapour and are often an essential part of the façade system.
Vapour barriers, particularly rubber, bituminous based materials, maybe
combustible by their nature and may affect the overall performance of
the façade system in respect of fire development and spread. Therefore
the VBS product should be checked against the MSDS for base content
(See Section 4.5.1.1). VBS products must be registered and Licensed by
the Civil Defence and must achieve EN13501-1 Class A as per Section
7.1.45.
4.5.6.3. EPDM products, Rubber sheeting and architectural carpets are creating
new design possibilities as building skins. EPDM rubber (ethylene propyl-
ene diene monomer rubber) and similar rubber products must not be
used as a full VBS/Façade Liner. However it is acceptable in other dis-
crete locations, such as Curtain Wall Gaskets or window waterproofing
provided the fire performance achieves a minimum of EN 13501-1 C,
S2,d0., as per Section 7.1.45.
4.5.6.4. Artificial turf has been typically used for sports grounds or indoor solu-
tions, but now this surface covering is being used in the design of indoor
and outdoor spaces in horizontal and vertical applications. Where such
applications are used as floor coverings they shall be tested to EN 13501
-1 and achieve a minimum of Cfl,S1 where the premises are provided
with a sprinkler system or, with the exception of areas being used for
Assembly, where the installation is completely out doors. Where the
material is being used as an internal wall covering it must comply with
Section 7.1.4. or when proposed as an External wall covering, it shall
comply with the requirements of chapter 1 Section 4, achieve ASTM E84
class A and EN13501-1 Class A2 minimum. The Façade system which the
material forms a part must also be tested to NFPA 285 and NFPA 268
( ‘no ignition at 12.5 kw/m2 at 20 minutes)
4.5.7. Openings (Window, Doors, Ventilation) Flashing
4.5.7.1. Window (opening) flashing where cladding materials intersect shall be of

steel formed and fixed mechanically or an appropriate and Civil Defence
approved Fire Stopping/safing system fire to completely line windows or
openings and overlap onto both exterior and interior surfaces of wall as-
sembly. It must be ensured that any void or cavity between the exterior
and interior surfaces of the façade system is protected to prevent fire ac-
cessing the space. See figures 1.19.a and figure 1.19.b.

4.5.8. Architectural features
4.5.8.1. Architectural features shall comply to all the relevant requirements of Sec-
tion 4.
4.5.9. Openings on the exterior walls
4.5.9.1. Openings on exterior walls in adjacent stories shall be separated vertically

to protect against fire spread on the exterior of the buildings where the
openings are within 1524 mm of each other horizontally. Such openings
shall be separated vertically not less than 914 mm by spandrel gird-
ers, exterior walls or other similar assemblies that have a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from both sides, or
by flame barriers that extend horizontally not less than 762 mm beyond
the exterior wall. Flame barriers shall have a fire resistance rating of not
less than 1 hour.
4.5.9.2. Where a Spandrel Panel is used to satisfy the requirement in Section

4.5.9.1., it shall be ensured that the materials used and spandrel panel as
system provides a minimum of 60 minutes fire resistance from BOTH sides
of the panel. All transoms and Mullions must be protected in this respect.
4.5.9.3. Fire safing forming the perimeter edge protection must ensure the same
performance as the structural floor slab in respect of F and T ratings.
4.5.9.3. Aluminium Back Pans shall not be accepted.
4.5.10. Installation of Exterior Façade Lighting
4.5.10.1. Façade lighting fixtures have high intensity light and heat. When over heat-
ed or poorly installed, these fixtures emit intense heat and can be cause of
fire ignition source when in contact with readily combustible materials.
4.5.10.2. Flood Lighting fixtures shall not be installed directly on façade surface,
wood, plastic, insulation, façade cavity with combustible material etc. Flood
lighting fixtures shall be installed such that lighting fixture heat is not dissi-
pated directly onto the façade surface. Appropriate steel framing and non
combustible thermal insulation shall separate the lighting fixtures from fa-
çade surface.

4.5.11. Installation of Electrical Equipment on Facade
4.5.11.1. Installation of electrical equipment such as Air Conditioning units, Kitchen

Exhaust ducts, Heaters, Boilers, Diesel generators directly in contact with
Façade surface can be source of fire ignition.
4.5.11.2. Poor installation, poor wiring and overheating of such electrical equipment
and its contact with combustible insulation or façade material shall be
avoided. Electrical equipment shall be separated from façade surface with
proper steel frames, steel lining, metal conduit for wiring and non combus-
tible insulation coverings.
4.5.11.3. Façade cavity shall not be used for routing electrical cabling, LPG or natural
gas piping and hot water piping.
4.5.11.3. Regular maintenance of the electrical equipment shall be ensured to keep

the equipment in good working condition.
4.5.12. Installation of Advertising Banners and Hoardings on Facade
4.5.12.1. Installation of non approved advertising billboard material on approved

façade material can compromise the exterior wall’s safety.
4.5.12.2. Sign boards, billboards, advertising banners shall comply with Table 1.9.56.
4.5.12.2. Flammable, Combustible, Plastic and Foam materials shall not be used for
advertising or billboard on façade envelope.
4.5.13. Housekeeping
4.5.13.1. Competent house keeping shall be ensured in every building to keep exteri-
or façade surface clean and free from flammable and combustible materials
within the vicinity. Trash accumulation near façade surface shall be avoid-
ed. Trash cans shall not be placed adjacent to exterior façade surface.

Figure 1.19.a.: Typical MCM / ACP Installation on Block wall

Figure 1.19.b..: Typical MCM / ACP Installation on Frame

4.6. Metal Composite Materials and Panels (MCM, ACP)
4.6.1. Metal Composite Panels (such as Aluminium Composite Panels, ACP), other than
sandwich panels used on façade and exterior wall assembly shall comply with gen-
eral requirements of Section 4.5 and the specific requirements of Section 4.6.
4.6.2. Definition
4.6.2.1. A factory manufactured panel consisting of metal skins bonded to both fac-
es of a “core”. All MCM’s shall be tested and approved at the maximum
thickness intended for use and intended assemblies. However, MCM’s
(Such as ACP’s) shall have a minimum exterior skin thickness of 0.019 in.
(0.5 mm), a minimum interior skin thickness of 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) and a
maximum panel thickness of ¼ in. (6.3 mm) where installed on facades and
exterior walls.

4.6.3. Specific Requirements
4.6.3.1. MCM/ACP shall be permitted to be installed on the façade and exterior of

buildings classified as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type IV construction, as
defined in Chapter 1, Table 1.7., and such installation shall not change the
construction classification or fire performance of the building.
4.6.3.2. MCM/ACPs shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from

accredited certification body.
4.6.3.3. MCM/ACP Core shall not be of foam plastic insulation or LDPE (Low Density
Polyethylene) or any such expanded plastic having density less than 320 kg/
m3).
4.6.3.4. MCM/ACP Core shall be tested and evaluated separately. Core (exposed
without skin) used in Cladding and façade Panels can be of plastic or miner-
al or combination of such material having flame and smoke spread charac-
teristics as per TEST 1 in accordance with Table 1.14.a. and Table 1.14.b.
test requirements.
4.6.3.5. The fire resistance performance of Fire Rated façade system is a function of
the base exterior wall when tested to ASTM E119 (or equivalent) and NOT
only the MCM/ACP panel element. It must be made clear by the MCM/ACP
manufacturer that their products have no Resistance to Fire qualities when
tested as a system in accordance with Table 1.14.b. unless the MCM/ACP
panel has been tested as an individual component product to ASTM E119.
4.6.4. Test Certifications
4.6.4.1. MCM/ACP panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and non
load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.14.a.
4.6.4.2. MCM/ACP panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior and
non-load bearing wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.14.b.
4.6.5. Application
4.6.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have MCM or
ACP shall be in accordance with Table 1.14.a. and Table 1.14.b.

Table 1.14.a.: MCM and ACP On Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall
coverings-Test Requirements
OCCUPANCY AND TYPE OF TEST 1 TEST 2

BUILDING
MCM/ ACP CORE AND MCM/ ACP PANELS WITH
PANEL AS PRODUCT WALL ASSEMBLY
1. SUPER HIGHRISE BUILDING i. Core shall be tested to the v. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

criteria iii and iv. With pass criteria
2. HIGHRISE BUILDING ii. Panel shall be tested with as per BRE 135
the thickness intended to
3. MALLS the criteria iii and iv. OR
4. THEME PARKS iii. EN 13501-1 vi. NFPA 285

With pass criteria With pass criteria
A1 OR A2-s1-d0 “Pass”
5. SCHOOLS
AND OR
6. HOSPITALS
iv. ASTM D1929 vii. FM 4881
7. ASSEMBLY MCM/ACP shall have self With pass criteria
ignition temperature of not “Pass”
less than 3430C.
OR
viii. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
“Pass”
8. LOWRISE BUILDING i. Core shall be tested to the v. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

9. MIDRISE BUILDING ii. Panel shall be tested with as per BRE 135
the thickness intended to
10. WAREHOUSE the criteria iii and iv. OR
11. INDUSTRIAL iii. EN 13501-1 vi. NFPA 285

B-s1-d0 “Pass”
AND OR
iv. ASTM D1929 vii. FM 4881

MCM/ACP shall have self With pass criteria
ignition temperature of not “Pass”
less than 3430C.
OR
viii. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
“Pass”

Table 1.14.b.: MCM and ACP on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements

BUILDING
MCM/ ACP CORE AND MCM/ ACP PANELS IN
PANEL AS PRODUCT WALL ASSEMBLY
1. ANY BUILDING WITH ANY HEIGHT i. Core shall be tested to the v. ASTM E 119
AND ANY OCCUPANCY criteria iii and iv. With pass criteria
ii. Panel shall be tested with “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
HAVING REQUIREMENT OF FIRE the thickness intended to per required fire rating of
RESISTANCE RATED EXTERIOR the criteria iii and iv. the wall.
WALL CONSTRUCTION, WHERE
OR
REQUIRED BY OTHER SECTIONS OF iii. EN 13501-1
THIS CHAPTER. With pass criteria vi. UL 263
A1 OR A2-s1-d0 With pass criteria
“1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
AND per required fire rating of
the wall.
iv. ASTM D1929
MCM/ACP shall have self OR
ignition temperature of not
less than 3430C. vii. EN 1362-3
With pass criteria
per required fire rating of
the wall.
OR
viii. EN 1362-4
With pass criteria
the wall.

4.7. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External
Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)
4.7.1. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and External Thermal Insulation Compo-
site System (ETICS) used on façade and exterior wall assembly shall comply with gen-
eral requirements of Section 4.5 and the specific requirements of Section 4.7.
4.7.2. Definition
4.7.2.1. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are materials, assemblies made up of
layers of foam plastic insulation or expanded polystyrene or mineral insulation
with adhesives and fiber reinforcement, used in exterior non load bearing walls as
wall coverings and exterior cladding systems

4.7.3.1. EIFS and ETICS shall be constructed such that it meets the performance
characteristics required as per ASTM E 2568.
4.7.3.2. EIFS and ETICS shall be certified and listed by a third party independent
testing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defence.
4.7.3.3. EIFS and ETICS shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from
accredited certification body.
4.7.3.4. The layers and core materials shall be tested separately and entire assem-
bly including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended thickness,
joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance
with Table 1.15.a.
4.7.3.5. Where EIFS or ETICS is installed on Fire rated or load bearing walls, the wall
arrangement shall be tested in accordance with Table 1.15.b.
4.7.3.6. EIFS shall be specified in accordance with ANSI/EIMA 99-A (Latest Edition)
‘American National Standard for EIFS’. ETICS shall meet the performance
requirements as per ETAG 004 (Latest Edition) ‘Guidelines for European
Technical Approval of ETICS with Rendering’
4.7.3.7. Requirements of the ANSI/EIMA 99-A or ETAG 004 guidelines shall be fol-
lowed independently. Using parts from each of the guidelines is not per-
mitted.
4.7.4.1. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and
non load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.15.a.
4.7.4.2. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior
wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.15.b.
4.7.5. Application
4.6.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have EIFS and
ETICS shall be in accordance with Table 1.15.a. and Table 1.15.b.
Points to Ponder
Governments all over the world advocate usage of green building products,
which contribute to high energy efficient performances of buildings and
reduce the carbon footprints.
However, there is a conflict when these sustainable building products are

challenged with their fire resistance performance.

Table 1.15.a.: EIFS and ETICS on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall

BUILDING
EIFS/ETICS EIFS/ETICS AS
COMPONENTS AND WALL ASSEMBLY
PANEL AS PRODUCT
1. ANY BUILDING i. All components of the EIFS iii. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

(All layers including EPS/ With pass criteria
2. ANY INSTALLATION XPS, coating, insulation, as per BRE 135
mesh, adhesive and finish.)
3. ANY AESTHETICS shall be class A (Flame OR
spread 0-25, Smoke devel-
opment 0-450) when indi- iv. NFPA 285
vidually tested to With pass criteria
ASTM E 84 or UL 723 “Pass”
AND OR
ii. NFPA 268 v. FM 4881

2
“No Ignition at 12.5 kw/m “Pass”
at 20 minutes”
OR
vi. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
“Pass”

Table 1.15.b.: EIFS and ETICS on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements

BUILDING
EIFS/ETICS EIFS/ETICS AS
COMPONENTS AND WALL ASSEMBLY
PANEL AS PRODUCT
1. ANY BUILDING i. All components of the EIFS iii. ASTM E 119

(All layers including With pass criteria
2. ANY INSTALLATION coating, insulation, mesh, “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
adhesive and finish.) shall per required fire rating of
3. ANY AESTHETICS be class A when individual- the wall.
ly tested to ASTM E 84 or
UL 723 OR
AND iv. UL 263

With pass criteria
ii. NFPA 268 “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
With pass criteria per required fire rating of
“No Ignition at 12.5 kw/m2 the wall.
at 20 minutes”
OR
v. EN 1362-3
With pass criteria
the wall.
OR
vi. EN 1362-4
With pass criteria
the wall.

4.8. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS)
4.8.1. Polycarbonate External Wall and Façade System (PEWFS) used on façade and exteri-
or wall assembly shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5 and the spe-
cific requirements of Section 4.8.
4.8.2. Definition
4.8.2.1. Polycarbonate is a type of thermoplastic, a polymer that becomes pliable or

moldable above a specific temperature and returns to a solid state on cool-
ing. Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastics.

4.8.3.1. PEWFS shall be certified and listed by a third party independent Testing and
Certification body, approved by Civil Defence.
4.8.3.2. PEWFS shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark from accred-
ited certification body.
4.8.3.3. The entire assembly including ornaments, trims and moldings with intended
thickness, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in
accordance with Table 1.16.a.
4.8.4.1. PEWFS panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated and non
load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.16.a.
4.8.4.2. EIFS and ETICS panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exterior
wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.16.b.
4.8.5. Application
4.8.5.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have PEWFS shall
be in accordance with Table 1.16.a. and Table 1.16.b.

Table 1.16.a.: PEWFS on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall coverings-
Test Requirements

BUILDING
PEWFS PANEL AS PEWFS AS
PRODUCT WALL ASSEMBLY
1. SUPER HIGHRISE BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 iii. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

2. HIGHRISE BUILDING A1 OR A2-s1-d0 as per BRE 135
3. MALLS AND OR
4. THEME PARKS ii. ASTM D1929 iv. NFPA 285

PEWFS shall have self igni- “Pass”
5. SCHOOLS
tion temperature of not
less than 3430C OR
6. HOSPITALS
v. FM 4881
7. ASSEMBLY With pass criteria
“Pass”
OR
vi. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
“Pass”
8. LOWRISE BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 iii. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

9. MIDRISE BUILDING B-s1-d0 as per BRE 135
10. WAREHOUSE AND OR
11. INDUSTRIAL ii. ASTM D1929 iv. NFPA 285

PEWFS shall have self igni- “Pass”
tion temperature of not
less than 3430C OR
v. FM 4881
With pass criteria
“Pass”
OR
vi. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
“Pass”

Table 1.16.b.: PEWFS on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall -Test Requirements

BUILDING
PEWFS PANEL AS PEWFS IN
1. ANY BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 iii. ASTM E 119
2. ANY INSTALLATION A1 OR A2-s1-d0 “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
3. ANY AESTHETICS AND the wall.
ii. ASTM D1929 OR

With pass criteria
PEWFS shall have self igni- iv. UL 263
tion temperature of not With pass criteria
less than 3430C “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
the wall.
OR
v. EN 1362-3
With pass criteria
the wall.
OR
vi. EN 1362-4
With pass criteria
the wall.

4.9. Sandwich Panels
4.9.1. Sandwich Panels shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5, where used
on façade and exterior wall and the specific requirements of Section 4.9.
4.9.2. Sandwich Panels used in other applications such as internal partitions, cold storage
or roofing shall comply with the specific requirements of Section 4.9.
4.9.3. Sandwich panels shall be tested for the intended applications such as external, inter-
nal, roofing or cold storages and shall not be interchanged in their end applications.
4.9.4. Definition
4.9.4.1. Sandwich panels are foam plastic insulated sandwich panels (FISP) or mineral
core insulated panels or self supporting double skin metal faced insulating
panels.

4.9.4.2. Generally cores used in the sandwich panels based on their intended appli-
cation are Polyisocyanurate Foam (PIR), Polyurethane Foam (PUR), Expanded
or Extruded Polystyrene (EPS and EXPS) or Non-combustible mineral wool or
fiberglass.
4.9.4.3. Sandwich panels are generally used as external wall systems in low rise
building such as warehouses and roofing. As internal partitions and ceiling
applications, sandwich panels are used in, cold storages, food industries,
warehouses and industries.
4.9.5.1. Where Sandwich panels are installed on the exterior walls, they shall not
reduce the fire resistance rating of the wall.
4.9.5.2. Sandwich panels shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification mark

from accredited certification laboratory with its intended end use and appli-
cation (Such as Internal wall, External wall, cold storage, roofing etc.), in
compliance with this code.
4.9.5.3. Sandwich panels installed as exterior walls shall be completely separated

from the building interior and plenum by a thermal barrier, complying to
test standards of Section 7.1.11. of this chapter.
4.9.5.4. Thermal barrier shall not be required in masonry or concrete wall, floor or
roof constructions where the sandwich panel is covered on each face by
concrete or masonry with a minimum thickness of 25 mm.
4.9.5.5. Thermal barrier shall not be required in fully Sprinkler protected cooler or
freezer or cold rooms and the rooms they are located in, when sandwich
panel is minimum 4 inch thick and has Class A rating as per UL 723 or ASTM
E 84 (FSI-25, SDI-450 or less), when tested both core and panel. Moreover,
sandwich panel shall have self ignition temperature, not less than 4270C in
accordance with ASTM D 1929.
4.9.5.6. Thermal barrier shall not be required in roof assemblies where sandwich
panels are separated from the interior of the building by wood structural
sheathing not less than 12 mm in thickness. And the sandwich panel is part
of roof covering assembly tested and passes with FM 4450 or UL 1256 or
FM 4471.
4.9.5.7. Foam plastic insulation, exterior facings an coatings shall be tested sepa-
rately in the thickness of intended use as per Table 1.17.c.

4.9.6.1. Sandwich panels shall be permitted to be installed as exterior walls when

tested in accordance with Table 1.17.a.
4.9.6.2. Sandwich panels as fire resistance rated exterior wall assembly coverings
shall comply with both Table 1.17.a. and Table 1.17.b.
4.9.6.3. Sandwich panels used in applications other than as exterior walls shall com-
ply with test requirements in accordance with Table 1.17.c.
4.9.7. Application
4.9.7.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have sandwich
panels in their exterior wall facades shall be in accordance with Table
1.17.a. and Table 1.17.b.

Table 1.17.a.: Sandwich Panels on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior wall

BUILDING
SANDWICH PANEL AS SANDWICH PANEL IN
1. SUPER HIGHRISE BUILDING i. Core shall be tested to the v. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

2. HIGHRISE BUILDING as per BRE 135
ii. Panel shall be tested with
the thickness intended to OR
3. MALLS
the criteria iii and iv.
4. THEME PARKS vi. NFPA 285
iii. EN 13501-1 With pass criteria
With pass criteria “Pass”
5. SCHOOLS A OR A2-s1-d0
OR
6. HOSPITALS AND
vii. FM 4881
7. ASSEMBLY iv. ASTM D1929 With pass criteria
With pass criteria “Class 1”
PEWFS shall have self igni-
tion temperature of not OR
less than 3430C.
viii. ISO 13785-2
With pass criteria
“Pass”
8. LOWRISE BUILDING i. Core shall be tested to the vi. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

criteria iii or iv and v. With pass criteria
9. MIDRISE BUILDING as per BRE 135
ii. Panel shall be tested with
the thickness intended to OR
10. WAREHOUSE
the criteria iii or iv and v.
11. INDUSTRIAL vii. NFPA 285
With pass criteria
iii. EN 13501-1 “Pass”
With pass criteria
B-s1-d0 OR
OR viii. FM 4881
With pass criteria
iv. FM 4880 “Class 1”
With pass criteria
“Non-combustible core” OR
AND ix. ISO 13785-2

With pass criteria
v. ASTM D1929 “Pass”
Shall have self ignition
temperature of not less
than 3430C.

Table 1.17.b.: Sandwich Panel on Fire Resistance rated Exterior wall -Test Requirements

BUILDING
1. ANY BUILDING WITH ANY HEIGHT i. Core shall be tested to the vi. ASTM E 119
AND ANY OCCUPANCY criteria iii or iv and v. With pass criteria
ii. Panel shall be tested with per required fire rating of
(SHALL BE TESTED FOR THE the thickness intended to the wall.
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED) the criteria iii or iv and v.
OR
iii. EN 13501-1 vii. UL 263

A OR A2-s1-d0 “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
OR the wall.
iv. FM 4880 OR
With pass criteria
“Non-combustible core” viii. EN 1362-3
With pass criteria
AND “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
v. ASTM D1929 the wall.
temperature of not less OR
than 3430C.
ix. EN 1362-4
With pass criteria
the wall.

Table 1.17.c.: Sandwich Panel in various applications -Test Requirements
APPLICATIONS TEST 1 TEST 2

1. INTERNAL NON FIRE RESISTANCE i. EN 13501-1 NOT REQUIRED
RATED WALLS AND PARTITIONS With pass criteria
B-d0-S1
OR
(SHALL BE TESTED FOR THE
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED) i. ASTM E 84/ UL 723
With pass criteria
“Class A”
OR
i. BS 476 Part 7
With pass criteria
“Class 1”
OR
i. FM 4880
With pass criteria
“Non-combustible core”
AND
i. ASTM D1929
than 3430C.
2. INTERNAL FIRE RESISTANCE i. EN 13501-1 iv. FM 4881

RATED WALLS AND PARTITIONS With pass criteria With pass criteria
B-d0-S1 “Class 1”
OR
OR
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED) v. UL 1715
ii. FM 4880 With pass criteria
With pass criteria “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
“Non-combustible core” per required fire rating of
the wall.
AND OR
iii. ASTM D1929 vi. UL 1040

Shall have self ignition With pass criteria
temperature of not less “1 Hr or 2 Hr OR 3 Hr as
than 3430C. per required fire rating of
the wall.


3. COLD STORAGE WALLS i. EN 13501-1 NOT REQUIRED
With pass criteria
(SHALL BE TESTED FOR THE B-d0-S1
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED)
OR
ii. FM 4880
With pass criteria
“Non-combustible core”
AND
iii. ASTM D1929

than 3430C.
4. ROOFING-SPRINKLERED i. ASTM D1929 ii. NFPA 256

BUILDINGS Shall have self ignition With pass criteria
temperature of not less “Class B”
than 3430C. OR
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED) iii. ASTM E 108
With pass criteria
“Class B”
OR
iv. EN 13501-5 +A1

With pass criteria
“Class Broof t4”.
OR
v. UL 790
With pass criteria
“Class B”


5. ROOFING-NON SPRINKLERED i. ASTM D1929 ii. NFPA 276
BUILDINGS Shall have self ignition With pass criteria
temperature of not less “Class 1”
than 3430C. OR
THICKNESS INTENDED TO BE USED) Iii. ASTM E 108
With pass criteria
“Class A”
OR
Iv. EN 13501-5 +A1

With pass criteria
“Class Broof t4”.
OR
v. UL 790
With pass criteria
“Class A”
OR
vi. FM 4470 Or FM 4471

With pass criteria
“Pass”

4.10. GRC/GRFC and GRP Systems
4.10.1. GRP/GRFC and GRP systems shall comply with general requirements of Section 4.5,
where used on façade and exterior wall and the specific requirements of Section
4.10.
4.10.2. GRP/GRFC and GRP systems may be used in a variety of building exterior envelope
and Façade systems, many of which may be project based and of a specific design.
However Manufacturers, Consultants, Design Teams, Contractors and Testing labor-
atories must ensure that these systems comply in the first instance with the Reac-
tion to Fire, Surface Spread of Flame and Resistance to Fire performance require-
ments and intent of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice. This also includes
selection of non-combustible formers, appropriate Fire Stopping and buildability of
the tested system against the field application.
4.10.3. Definition
4.10.3.1. Glass fiber reinforced concrete or GFRC is a type of fiber-reinforced concrete. The
product is also known as glass fiber reinforced concrete or GRC. Glass fiber con-
cretes are mainly used in exterior building façade panels and as architectural pre-
cast concrete.

4.10.3.2. Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), also known as glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRFP)
is a fibre reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced with Glass Fi-
bres.
4.10.4.1. GRP(GRFP) shall be constructed such that it meets the performance char-
acteristics required as per ASTM D3841.
4.10.4.2. GRC/GRFC and GRP systems shall be certified and listed by a third party
independent testing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defence.
4.10.4.3. GRC/GRFC and GRP systems shall be Marked/labeled to verify its certification
mark from accredited certification laboratory.
4.10.4.4. The Base layers and core materials shall be tested separately and entire as-
sembly including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended thickness,
joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance
with Table 1.18.a.
4.10.4.5. Where GRC/GRFC and GRP systems are installed on Fire rated or load
bearing walls, the wall arrangement shall be tested in accordance with
Table 1.18.b.
4.10.4.6. Reaction to Fire Testing of GRC/GRFS/GRP Products to EN13501-1 MUST in-

clude EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925 testing as a panel with the thickness and
form of intended use, including consideration of air space behind the formed
panel. Mounting on non-combustible substrates for the EN ISO 11925 test is
not appropriate should the intended use not be reflected during reaction to
fire testing.
4.10.5. Test Certification
4.10.5.1. GRC/GRFC and GRP panels and facade systems on non-fire resistance rated
and non load bearing exterior wall coverings shall comply with Table 1.18.a.
4.10.5.2. GRC/GRFC and GRP panels and facade systems on fire resistance rated exteri-
or wall assembly coverings shall comply with Table 1.18b.
4.10.6. Application
4.10.6.1. The occupancies and type of buildings that are allowed to have GRC/GRFC
and GRP shall be in accordance with Table 1.18.a. and Table 1.18.b.

Table 1.18.a.: GRC/ GRFC and GRP Panels on Non-Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing
Exterior wall coverings-Test Requirements

BUILDING
GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS
1. SUPER HIGHRISE BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 vi. BS 8414 –1 Or 2

2. HIGHRISE BUILDING A OR A2-s1-d0 as per BRE 135
3. MALLS WITH OR
4. THEME PARKS ii. EN 13823 vii. FM 4881

With pass criteria
AND “Pass”
5. SCHOOLS
iii. EN ISO 11925 OR
6. HOSPITALS
AND viii. ISO 13785-2
7. ASSEMBLY With pass criteria
iv. ASTM D1929 “Pass”
than 3430C.
OR
v. ASTM D3841 for GRP only

with category CC1
8. LOWRISE BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 iv. BS 8414 –1 Or 2
9. MIDRISE BUILDING B-s1-d0 as per BRE 135
10. WAREHOUSE OR OR
11. INDUSTRIAL ii. ASTM D1929 v. FM 4881

Shall have self ignition With pass criteria
temperature of not less “Pass”
than 3430C.
OR
OR
ix. ISO 13785-2
iii. ASTM D3841 for GRP only With pass criteria
with category CC2 “Pass”

Table 1.18.b.: GRC/ GRFC and GRP Panels on Fire Resistance rated and Non-Load bearing Exterior
wall coverings-Test Requirements

BUILDING
GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS GRC/ GRFC/ GRP AS
1. ANY BUILDING i. EN 13501-1 vi. ASTM E 119

With pass criteria With pass criteria “1 Hr or
2. ANY INSTALLATION A OR A2-s1-d0 2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-
quired fire ratings of the
3. ANY AESTHETICS WITH wall.
ii. EN 13823 OR
AND vii. UL 263

With pass criteria “1 Hr or
iii. EN ISO 11925 2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-
AND wall.
iv. ASTM D1929 OR

temperature of not less viii. EN 1362-3
than 3430C. With pass criteria “1 Hr or
2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-
OR quired fire ratings of the
wall.
v. ASTM D3841 for GRP only
with category CC1 OR
ix. EN 1362-4
With pass criteria “1 Hr or
2 Hr or 3 Hr as per re-
wall.

5. Glazing Systems
5.1. Intention
5.1.1. The provisions of this document shall specify the minimum requirements for the
certification and listing, design, installation, inspection and maintenance of glazing
systems to achieve acceptable levels of Fire resistance, Reaction to fire, Perime-
ter fire protection, Safety of people from impact with glass.
5.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not within the scope or intention of this sec-
tion. Weather protection aspect to buildings, such as protection from wind and
water, seismic pressure etc., shall comply with Municipality regulations and re-
quirements.
5.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on exterior glazed fa-
çade, or glazed room radiation or radiation from glazed fire doors is restricted to
ensure safety of people.
5.2. Applications of Glazing Systems where glazing is specified

as part of fire compartmentation
Photo Caption
Figure 1.20.: Glazing Applications in a building

5.3. Glazing Testing and Acceptance
5.3.1. The requirement for fire rated glazing in any building shall be based on the Civil
Defence approved Fire and Life Safety Drawings and strategy for the building,
which identifies the following.
a. The type of Fire resistance required according to EN standards or Fire re-

sistance rating & Fire protection rating according to American standards.
b. The duration of fire resistance required (30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120
min etc.)
c. Whether the glazing should be ‘integrity’ only or ‘integrity and insulation’.
5.3.2. The Glazing shall comply with the relevant general requirements of Section 4.5.,
Table 1.18: Glazing Test requirements.
GLAZING APPLICATION IN TEST A TEST B
THE BUILDING WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING SAFETY GLAZING TESTS
IS REQUIRED (Resistance to impact either without
breaking, or breaking in way such
that persons may not sustain pierc-
ing or cutting injuries.)
1. NON LOAD BEARING TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600
CURTAINWALL WITH WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
GLAZING, REQUIRED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,
Pass as assembly with EN 1364-3 B FOR > 0.9 m2
Pass as assembly with UL 263 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 ,
Pass as assembly with ASTM E119 II FOR > 0.9 m2
2. NON LOAD BEARING TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600
WALLS WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
REQUIRED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Pass as assembly with EN 1364-1 B FOR > 0.9 m2
Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 ,
Pass as assembly with UL 263 II FOR > 0.9 m2
Pass as assembly with ASTM E119
3. CEILING TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600
WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
Pass as assembly with EN 1364-2 ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Photo Caption Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 B FOR > 0.9 m2
Pass as assembly with UL 263 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 M2 ,
4. LOAD BEARING TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600
ELEMENTS WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
(FLOOR AND ROOF) REQUIRED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Pass as assembly with EN 1365-2 ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Pass as assembly with NFPA 251 B FOR > 0.9 m2
Pass as assembly with UL 263 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Table 1.18: Glazing Test requirements.
GLAZING APPLICATION IN TEST A TEST B
THE BUILDING SAFETY GLAZING TESTS
(Resistance to impact either without
breaking, or breaking in way such
that persons may not sustain pierc-
ing or cutting injuries.)
5. DOORS AND VISION TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600

PANELS WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
Pass as assembly with UL 10 C ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Pass as assembly with EN 1634-1 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 ,
Pass as assembly with BS 476 Part 22. II FOR > 0.9 m2
6. WINDOWS TESTED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EN 12600
WHERE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING IS OR
Pass as assembly with UL 9 ANSI Z97.1, A FOR < 0.9 m2 ,

Pass as assembly with EN 1634-1:2014 CPSC 16 CR 1202, I FOR < 0.9 m2 ,
II FOR > 0.9 m2
7. BATHING/SHOWER No Requirements EN 14428
ENCLOSURE/SCREEN/ AND
SWIMMING/ WET AREAS Also shall comply with safety glass re-
(SLIP RISK) quirements of Section 5.4.2.

5.4. Design, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance
5.4.1. Fire Resistant Glazing - Design / Specification
5.4.1.1. Fire resistant glazing systems shall be designed by a specialist manufac-

turer.
5.4.1.2. It is the consultant’s responsibility to ensure that qualified glazing spe-

cialist is involved in the design, in full compliance with this code.
5.4.1.3. In addition to the fire strategy Approved by Civil Defence, the following
points shall be addressed by the glazing installer to ensure they are con-
sistent with the fire strategy and overall intent of the proposed glazing
system:
a. The minimum fire rating specified relates to a full system of compo-

nents. All elements of the fire barrier being created must collectively
provide the performance required as part of a fire resistant assembly.
b. The final glazing system installed must be the same as the system that
has been tested in accordance with the Civil Defence requirements.
Project-specific differences should be discussed with the manufactur-
er and system certifier.
c. The system selected must be capable of performing in the environ-
ment in which it is intended to be installed, in particular internal or
external environments.
d. The impact-resistance of the glazing has to be met as specified by the
impact rating as per Table 1.18.
e. For unidirectional systems, the direction of the fire-side should be
labeled and easily identifiable on the glass, profiles or accessories.
Where the direction of fire is not known, only bi-directional fire-rated
glazing components should be used.
f. Fire-rated glazing in inclined and horizontal applications shall be test-
ed and approved separately to fire rated glazing in vertical applica-
tions. Vertically tested systems cannot be assumed to work in hori-
zontal or inclined glazing applications.
g. The specified system should have a label with scope based on the
type of fire represented during the fire test of the system (For exam-
ple, a fire resistant system tested for domestic fires may not sustain
conditions of industrial fires).
h. Considerations for the glazing system design shall include but not be
limited to the overall screen size, fenestration layout within the
screen, materials used in construction of the profile (such as the
gauge, quality, thickness, finish, etc.) and the amount of edge cover
and edge clearance.
i. Standard impact safety toughened or safety / security laminated glass
is not necessarily fire-rated and the same cannot be used without it
being tested and approved.

5.4.2. Safety Glazing - Design / Specification
5.4.2.1. The Safety Glazing is required in critical locations (2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 11)
described in doors, side panels and low level glazing as shown in the
Figure 1.21 and 1.22.
Figure 1.21.: Safety Glazing at Door and adjacent areas Figure 1.22.: Safety Glazing at Windows
5.4.2.2. Minimum classification Requirements of safety glass or safety plastics

to be used in critical locations (Such as Gymnasiums, places of energetic
activities, play areas etc.,) shall be as per Table 1.19.
5.4.2.3. Where glazing is only accessible from one side (3.a, 4.a), the testing and
classification can be from only that side.
Table 1.19: Minimum Classification for Safety Glazing requirements.

CRITICAL LOCATION GLAZING PANE DIMENSION SAFETY GLASS SAFETY PLASTICS
1. DOORS > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B
≤ 900 mm 3(β)Φ Class C

2. DOOR SIDE PANEL > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B

3. FULLY BACKED MIRROR > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class B
GLAZING (A)
Photo Caption
4. UNBACKED MIRROR > 900 mm 2(β)Φ Class Bo
GLAZING (A)
≤ 900 mm 3(β)Φ Class Co
5. LOW LEVEL AREAS Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C
6. BATHING AREAS Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C
7. AREAS OF SPECIAL RISK Irrespective of pane dimensions 3(β)Φ Class C

5.4.2.4. Glass Safety classification as per EN 12600 shall be as per Table 1.20.
and Table 1.21.
Table 1.20: Glass Classification as per EN 12600.

PVB LAMINATED PVB FILM THICKNESS GLASS THICKNESS CLASS AS PER
GLASS CODE EN 12600
33.1 0.38 mm 6.4 mm 2(B)2

44.1 0.38 mm 8.4 mm 2(B)2
55.1 0.38 mm 10.4 mm 1(B)1
33.2 0.76 mm 6.8 mm 1(B)1
44.2 0.76 mm 8.8 mm 1(B)1
44.4 1.52 mm 9.5 mm 1(B)1
44.6 2.28 mm 10.3 mm 1(B)1
55.2 0.76 mm 10.8 mm 1(B)1
66.2 0.76 mm 12.8 mm 1(B)1
88.2 0.76 mm 16.8 mm 1(B)1
Table 1.21: Tempered Glass Classification as per EN 12600.

THICKNESS OF MINIMUM REQUIRED CLASSIFICATION AS PER
TEMPERED GLASS EN 12600
4 mm 1(C)2
6 mm 1(C)2
8 mm 1(C)2
10 mm 1(C)1
12 mm 1(C)1
5.4.3. Labeling / Manifestation
5.4.3.1. Under some conditions of lighting, large areas of transparent glazing

used to subdivide a building might not be readily apparent. The risk of
human impact with this glazing is greatest if adjacent areas within or
immediately outside the building are at the same level so that a person
might reasonably assume unimpeded passage from one part to anoth-
er.
5.4.3.2. If the presence of such glazing is not sufficiently well indicated by mulli-
ons, transoms, door frames, large door handles, stall risers or other
components of the glazing system, it shall be made apparent by some
form of manifestation.

5.4.3.3. The manifestation employed should be of a sufficient size to make it im-
mediately obvious.
5.4.3.4. It shall take the form of broken or solid lines, patterns or company logos
or similar, positioned between 600 mm and 1500 mm above floor level
at appropriate horizontal intervals. The manifestation should preferably
be permanent, e.g. etching of the glazing, but alternatively, if applied
materials are used they should be durable and not easily removed.
5.4.4. Overhead glazing
5.4.4.1. Glass used in overhead glazing shall be required to remain in position

post-breakage.
5.4.4.2. Overhead glazing shall be laminated and include a post-breakage con-

tainment system, such that if the glass breaks the glass is held in place
until it can be replaced.
5.4.4.3. Broken glass shall be replaced promptly.
5.4.4.4. Examples of post-breakage containment systems are:
a. Silicone structural adhesives

b. Mechanically fixed batten bars
c. Adhesively fixed batten bars
d. Polyester and acrylic foam tapes
e. Structural washers
f. Adhesive-backed polymeric film applied to glass in conjunction with
one of the retention systems listed above.
5.4.4.5. Injury from objects falling through the glass are not considered in these
requirements. A specific risk assessment should be conducted to evalu-
ate this. However, consideration at design stage may enable selection of
suitable glazing materials / measures to mitigate this situation.
5.4.4.6. This section does not consider the risk of injury to persons who may fall
onto the non-vertical (sloping) overhead glazing.
5.4.4.7. CWCT TN66 shall be used to evaluate the safety and fragility of glazed
roofing.

5.4.5. Glass Floors and Staircases
5.4.5.1. The use of glass in floors or staircases shall be limited to pedestrian foot
traffic only. (see GGF data sheet 7.3: Guidelines for the use of glass in
floors and stairs)
5.4.5.2. For the specification of the design floor loads for the specific use of the
building the following standard shall be used.
a. EN 1991-1-1: 2002: Eurocode 1 –Actions on structures –General ac-

tions –densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.
b. Glass required to be walkable shall be designed in accordance with

CWCT TN66 using the following standard in relation to the danger of
slippage and minimum coefficients of friction. Slip resistance shall not
depend on the use of specialized footwear.
c. BS 5395-1: 2010 Stairs. Code of practice for the design of stairs with
straight flights and winders.
5.4.5.3. The strength of the supports shall be calculated by a competent structur-

al engineer, with the deflection of the frame limited to an appropriate
value for the glass type.
5.4.5.4. Consideration shall be given to the complete design process. The follow-
ing list comprises a number of topics that shall be considered alongside
the regulatory requirements. The list is not exhaustive but relates to the
common considerations:
a. Imposed loadings from design code

b. Surface finish
c. Strength of supporting glazing system
d. Impact by falling or thrown objects
e. Exposure to solar radiation and water
f. Post-fracture behavior
g. Deflection
5.4.5.5. A risk analysis shall be based on the following:
a. Frequency of use
b. Potential for exposure to water and slipping
c. Potential for glazing breakage from impacts
d. Consequences of glazing failure, i.e. Post-breakage behavior of the
glazing material.
5.4.5.6. The ability of a broken pane to remain in situ is dependent upon the
loads being applied, the glass type, the temperature, the number of frac-
tured plies and the type of interlayer considered in the construction.

5.4.6. Installation
5.4.6.1. The installation shall be carried out by an Civil Defence and Municipality
approved installer or fabricator as per system manufacturer's installation
instructions and shall comply with local regulations and the construction
documents.
5.4.7.1. Installer and fabricator specializing in Glazing system installation and

certified by the system manufacturer shall be listed with Municipality
and Civil Defence Authority.
5.4.7.2. The installer and fabricator license shall be based on the training and
certification by the system manufacturer to install manufacturer’s prod-
ucts as per specified listed system requirements.
5.4.8. Inspection
5.4.8.1. Special inspection shall be required for all Glazing system. Inspection
shall take place in successive stages as installation progresses.
5.4.8.2. The manufacturer’s guidelines shall be available to and used by the glaz-
ing specialist.
5.4.8.3. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit qualified glazing specialists to

inspect the glazing systems or to hire the services of Civil Defence ap-
proved house of expertise.
5.4.8.4. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that installer’s work is inspect-

ed during construction and installation at each stage.
5.4.8.5. Consultant or Civil Defence approved house of expertise undertaking glaz-

ing inspections shall have the following qualifications.
a. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 or relevant IAS criteria or ICC specialist

training and certification or equivalent international criteria accepta-
ble to Municipality and Civil Defence.
b. 2 glazing specialists, qualified as per Section 5.4.9.
c. 3 years experience in fire and life safety aspect of glazing systems’
inspections.

5.4.9. Glazing Specialist Qualification
5.4.9.1. The glazing specialists of consultant’s in-house team or Manufacturer’s

representative or Civil Defence approved house of expertise, undertaking
design, consultancy, inspection shall have the following qualifications.
a. Bachelor’s degree in engineering

b. 5 years experience in glazing systems design and inspections
c. Training and certifications by the glazing system manufacturers.
5.4.9.2. The glazing specialists from consultants or manufacturers or house of ex-

pertise shall be registered and licensed by Civil Defence based on their
qualifications as required by Section 5.4.9.1. and written examination.
5.4.10. Civil Defence Acceptance of the installation
5.4.10.1. The main consultant and his hired façade consultant or house of expertise
shall be responsible for the glazing design specifications, material selec-
tion, fabricator selection, initiation of laboratory tests, verification of test
results, progressive inspection during construction and commissioning.
5.4.10.2. The main consultant, the Glazing system manufacturer, glazing system
installer, glazing system fabricator, glazing specialist and the house of ex-
pertise shall jointly sign off the installation and provide final inspection
report for Civil Defence’ acceptance as evidence of compliance.
5.4.11. Civil Defence registration of the glazing
5.4.11.1. The glazing processor shall be responsible for glazing tests as required by
Table 1.18., TEST B., Safety and impact tests. The glazing processor
shall be registered with Civil Defence along with his tested materials.
5.4.11.2. The glazing fabricator shall be responsible for glazing tests as required by
Table 1.18., TEST A., Fire rating of the glazing assembly. The glazing
fabricator shall be registered with Civil Defence along with his tested as-
semblies.

6. Roofing Systems
6.1. Intention
6.1.1. The provisions of this document shall specify the minimum requirements for the
certification and listing, design, installation, inspection and maintenance of Roofing
System to achieve acceptable levels of Fire safety of buildings.
6.1.2. The weather protection of buildings is not the scope or intention of this section.
Weather protection aspect to buildings, such as protection from wind, water, seis-
mic impact etc., shall comply with Municipality regulations and requirements.
6.1.3. The intention of this section is to ensure that flame spread on roofing is restricted.
6.2. Components of Roofing Systems
6.2.1. Roofing systems are composed of varying types of components such as Roof cover-
ings, Organic or Glass Fiber, Asphalt felts, Metal Composite panels, Sandwich Pan-
els, Photovoltaic Panels, Single Ply Membrane, Insulation, Support System etc.
Figure 1.23.: Various components of Roofing System

6.3. Roofing System Testing and Acceptance
6.3.1. The roofing systems manufacturers/suppliers and their product systems shall be
registered with Municipality and Civil Defense Authority.
6.3.2. The performance requirements of roofing systems shall be classified based on the
following criteria.
a. Occupancy of the building.

b. Sprinkler protection for the building.
c. Distance and proximity to other buildings.
d. Construction Type and Building materials used.
6.3.3. The roofing systems shall be certified and listed by a third party independent Test-
ing and Certification body, approved by Civil Defense.
6.3.4. Parties seeking approval for roof assemblies or rooftop structures shall furnish the
test certificates, approval certification numbers for the system as an assembly and
not for the individual components.
6.3.5. Only companies with a valid commercial license will be eligible for Civil Defence
approval if products are tested and certified according to specifications and re-
quirements of this code.
6.3.6. The entire roofing system including ornaments, trims and moldings’ with intended
thickness, involved core, insulation, joints, seams, fasteners and wall arrangement
shall be tested in accordance with any of the following standards:
6.3.7. Only Private Villas, Commercial Villas and Agricultural buildings are exempted from
having fire rated/ listed roof assemblies or rooftop structures.
6.3.8. Roof coverings with following materials shall be allowed without testing and certi-
fication.
a. Brick, masonry or concrete exposed roof deck

b. Tiles/ Slates made up of concrete or clay
c. Copper or ferrous sheets/shingles
6.4. Design, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance
6.4.1. Design/Specification/Submittals
6.4.1.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit roofing specialists to design

roofing systems in full compliance with this code.
6.4.1.2. Consultant’s roofing submittal to Civil Defence shall be during project de-
sign NOC application, along with architecture, fire alarm, fire fighting and
smoke control proposals..
6.4.1.3. Roofing System shall be specified in accordance with their test certifica-
tions as an assembly as per Table 1.22.

Table 1.22.: Roofing System Test requirements.
OCCUPANCY AND EXTERIOR FIRE INTERIOR OR UNDER PLASTIC SKY LIGHTS ON

TYPE OF BUILDING EXPOSURE TO ROOFING DECK FIRE EXPOSURE ROOFING
ASSEMBLIES TO ROOFING ASSEMBLIES
ASSEMBLIES
1. NON SPRINKLERED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
BUILDINGS,
2. BUILDINGS WITHOUT Class A with ASTM E 108 CLASS I rating with FM 4450 Class A with FM 4431
FIRE SUPPRESSION Class AA with BS 476 -3 Pass as assembly with Class A with ASTM E 84
SYSTEMS, Class Broof t4 with UL 1256 Class A with UL 723
3. BUILDINGS, LESS EN 13501-5: +A1 Class 1 with BS 476 –7
THAN 6 M FROM Class A with UL 790 Structural Metal panel Roof Class A with EN 13501-1
NEIGHBORING
Class 1 with NFPA 276 systems shall be tested with
BUILDING,
Pass with FM 4470 or FM 4471 FM 4471
4. MALLS,
5. ASSEMBLY,
6. HOSPITAL, Roof systems with modified
7. EDUCATIONAL, bitumen and other types of
membrane roof
systems shall be tested with
FM 4470
8. OTHER BUILDINGS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
AND OCCUPAN-
CIES, NOT MEN- Class B with NFPA 256 Class B with FM 4431
TIONED ABOVE Class B with ASTM E 108 Class B with ASTM E 84
9. BUILDINGS WITH Class BB with BS 476 -3 Class B with UL 723
SPRINKLER Class Broof t4 with Class 2 with BS 476 –7
PROTECTION EN 13501-5: +A1 Class B with EN 13501-1
10. BUILDINGS WITH
Class B with UL 790
FIRE
SUPPRESSION
SYSTEMS
6.4.1.4. For Roof recovering situations, where covering an existing roofing system with a new
roofing system or Roof Replacement situations where removing an existing roof system
and replacing it with a new system, the following methods shall apply.
a. Certified insulated systems may be installed over existing certified insulated sys-
tems when:
i. The new system is certified for use with the existing roof insulation type (glass
fiber, perlite, wood fiber, foamed plastic, etc.
ii. The total thickness of insulation in both systems does not exceed the maxi-
mum specified for the new system being applied.
b. For installation over noncombustible decks, any certified insulated system utilizing
minimum 1-in.-thick insulation (glass fiber, polyisocyanurate or perlite) may be
used over any existing insulated system regardless of the type, provided the insula-
tion in both systems does not exceed the maximum specified for the new system
being applied.

c. The above classifications apply only to coverings composed of certified materials
assembled as described in the individual manufacturer certifications; flashings and
trimmings being the same as or not less than the equivalent of the roofing systems
in each class, or of 16 oz. or heavier copper, No. 26 gauge or heavier galvanized
steel, or 0.019 in. thick or heavier aluminum.
6.4.1.5. Roofing shall be designed by a roofing specialist designer and shall specify in accord-
ance with their test certifications, as an assembly as per Table 1.22. and manufacturer’s
recommendations.
6.4.1.6. The system manufacturer shall provide a formal submittal to the Munci palty and
Civil Defence for product registration, that will consist of the following.
a. Product Data – Manufacturer's Specifications, Technical Data and Material Safety

Data Sheet for each material including the composition and limitations, if any.
b. Design Listings and certifications – System design listing or test certifications, in-
cluding illustrations, from an accredited testing laboratory as per referenced stand-
ards that is applicable to each system configuration. Test reports without certifica-
tion from accredited certification bodies is invalid.
c. Engineering Judgment (EJ) – Where there is deviation from a listed and certified
system, on site, for a particular configuration, the manufacturer, specialist design-
er, roofing contractor and consultant shall jointly provide a site specific EJ.
d. Method Statement shall clearly define the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
e. Statement of Manufacturer’s standard warranty for minimum of 10 years.
f. An undertaking letter in understanding with Civil Defence, that supplying any ma-
terial that is non compliant with this code is illegal and punishable.
6.4.2. Installation
6.4.2.1. The installation shall be carried out by Civil Defence and Municipality approved
installer as per system manufacturer's installation instructions and shall comply
with local regulations and the construction documents.
6.4.3.1. Installer specializing in Roofing system installation and certified by the system
manufacturer shall be listed with Municipality and Civil Defence Authority.
6.4.3.2. The installer license shall be based on the training and certification by the system
manufacturer to install manufacturer’s products as per specified listed system
requirements.
6.4.4. Inspection
6.4.4.1. The manufacturer’s guidelines shall be available to and used by the inspection
personnel.
6.4.4.2. The consultant shall be responsible for progressive inspection and shall sign off
the inspection report.

6.4.5. Civil Defence Acceptance
6.4.5.1. The main consultant, the roofing system manufacturer, roofing system
installer shall jointly sign off the installation and provide final inspection
report for Civil Defence’ acceptance as evidence of compliance.

7. Construction Material Test Standards, Approval and
registration.
7.1. Acceptable Test Standards and criteria
7.1.1. All the Materials, Components, Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Ac-
cessories, referred to in this chapter with respect to construction and Life Safety,
Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the
Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
7.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is the intent of
Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking material tests and the test labor-
atories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN
THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”
7.1.3. Fire resistance rating of Fire Walls/ Fire Barriers
i. EN 1365-1: fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements. part 1: walls.

ii. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
iii. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.
Full configuration (complete assembly)
iv. EN 1364-4: Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 4: Curtain
walling - Part configuration
v. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls;
vi. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
vii. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction
and materials.
viii. BS 476-21: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 21: Methods for
the determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction
ix. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods for
the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of con-
struction
x. EN 1365-2 Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
x. UL 1709, Construction elements with or without load: Beams, pillars, slabs,
sealings, lockgates, ducts, walls, curtain walls, etc.
xi. LPS 1208, LPCB fire resistance requirements for elements of construction used
to provide Compartmentation.

7.1.4. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish materials and ceiling plenum assembly
i. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
ii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-
als
iii. FM 4880, Approval Standard for Class 1 Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/
Ceiling Panels; Plastic Interior Finish Materials; Plastic Exterior Building Panels;
Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems; Interior or Exterior Finish Systems.
iv. NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall
and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.
v. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
cluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item.
vi. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test.
vii. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
viii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
heat of combustion (calorific value)
ix. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests.
x. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products
xi. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
for fire propagation for products
xii. EN 1364-2, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Ceilings.
xiii. UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material.
7.1.5. Expanded Vinyl Wall coverings
i. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-

ing Materials
als
iii. NFPA 265., Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating room fire growth con-
tribution of textile or expanded vinyl wall coverings on full height panels and
walls.
iv. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
v. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
vi. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
vii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
viii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
ix. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
xi. EN 14390 Fire test - Large-scale room reference test for surface products

7.1.6. Interior Wall and Ceiling Coverings
i. NFPA 286, Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating contribution of wall
and ceiling interior finish to room fire growth
ii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
ing Materials
iii. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-
als.
iv. EN 1364-2: Fire resistance tests for non loadbearing elements. Ceilings.
v. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
vi. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
vii. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
viii. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
ix. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
ix. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
7.1.7. Interior Floor and Floor Coverings
i. CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1630

ii. NFPA 253, standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering
Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
iii. ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering
Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
iv. EN 13501-1: Fire Classification of Construction products and building elements;
classification using data from reaction to fire tests
v. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of
the burning behavior using a radiant heat source.
vi. DIN 4102-14 - Fire behavior of building materials and elements - Part 14: De-
termination of the burning behavior of floor covering systems using a radiant
heat source
vii. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and
Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
7.1.8. Combustible Decorative Materials
i. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films.

ii. CAN/ULC-S109 Flame tests of flame-resistant fabrics and films
iii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
iv. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
v. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
vi. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross

vii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
xiii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
7.1.9. Textile Wall and Textile Ceiling Materials

ing Materials
als.
iii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
iv. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
v. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests
7.1.10. Carpets and Textile floor finish
i ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished

Textile Floor Covering Materials.
ii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
iii. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
v. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
vi. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
vii. ASTM E648, Standard test method for critical radiant flux of floor covering sys-
tems using a radiant heat source
viii. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of
the burning behavior using a radiant heat source.
ix. NFPA 253, Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering
systems using a radiant heat energy source.
x. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and
7.1.11. Thermal Barriers (Temperature rise shall not exceed 2500 C on unexposed surface)
i. The average temperature rise of the unexposed surface shall not rise more
than 250°C after 15 minutes of fire exposure as per ASTM E 119 or UL 263.
The thermal barrier shall remain in place for not less than 15 minutes as per
UL 1040 or UL 1715.
ii. NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers
Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation
iii. EN 1364-1 Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Walls

7.1.12. Through– penetration Fire stop System
i. ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire
Stops
ii. UL 1479, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stop
iii. EN 1366-3: Fire resistance tests for penetration seals
iv. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
v. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping.
7.1.13. Fire resistant Joint System
i. ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems

ii. UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems.
iii. EN 1366-4: Fire resistance tests for service installations. Linear joint seals
iv. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping.
7.1.14. Membrane Fire stop System
i. ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire
Stops
ii. UL 1479, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stop
iii. EN 1366-3: Fire resistance tests for penetration seals
iv. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
v. FM 4990, Approval standard for firestopping.
vi. EN 1366-4: Fire resistance tests for service installations. Linear joint seals

7.1.15. Fire resistance rated Glazing in Doors and Walls is acceptable with following
Materials
ii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
iii. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls;
iv. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows
v. EN 15254-4: Extended application of results from fire resistance tests - Non-
loadbearing walls - Part 4: Glazed constructions
vi. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods
for the determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of
construction.
vii. UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
7.1.16. Fire retardant coatings
i. ASTM E 276, Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
ii. EN 13381-4, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-
sistance of structural members - Part 4: Applied passive protection to steel
members
iii. EN 13381-8, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-
sistance of structural members - Part 8: Applied reactive protection to steel
members
7.1.17. Perimeter fire barrier system/Exterior curtainwall/floor intersection
i. ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perim-
eter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
ii. UL 2079, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter
Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus,
iii. EN 1364-4 Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.
Part configuration
iv. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.
7.1.18. Glazing in door assembly
i. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies.

ii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive
Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
iii. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows
iv. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods
construction

7.1.19. Plastic skylights on roof assembly (See classification requirements Table 1.22)
i. FM 4431, Approval standard for skylights.

ii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
ing Materials.
iii. EN 13501-5: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests
iv. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-
als.
v. BS 476-7: Surface Flammability test to Building Material
vi. EN 13501-2 with Fire Test to Building Material - Classification
vii. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs.
viii. ANSI/UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Covering.
7.1.20. Roof Assemblies (Exterior fire exposure, See classification requirements in Table
1.22.)
i. BS 476-3: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.

ii. EN 13501-5: Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests.
iii. NFPA 276, Standard method of fire test for determining the heat release rate
of roofing assemblies with combustible above-deck roofing components
iv. FM 4470, Approval standard for single ply, polymer modified bitumen sheet,
built-up roof (BUR) and liquid applied roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and
non combustible roof construction.
v. FM 4471, Approval standard for Class 1 panel roofs.
vi. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs.
vii. LPS 1505 Requirements and tests for the LPCB approval and listing of roofing
systems - protection against fire from outside the building.
7.1.21. Roof Assemblies (Interior fire exposure, See classification requirements in Table
1.22.)
i. FM 4450, Approval standard for Class 1 insulated steel roof deck roofs.
ii. UL1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions.
iii. FM 4471, Approval standard for Class 1 panel roofs.
7.1.22. Roof Coverings
i. FM 4470, Approval standard for single ply, polymer modified bitumen sheet,
built-up roof (BUR) and liquid applied roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and
non combustible roof construction.
ii. ANSI/UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Covering.
iii. ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
iv. UL1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions.
v. NFPA 256, Standard methods of fire tests of roof coverings
vi. BS 476-3: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
vii. CEN/TS 1187: Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs
Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests
ix. LPS 1505 Requirements and tests for the LPCB approval and listing of roofing
systems - protection against fire from outside the building.

7.1.23. Foam Plastic used in freezer rooms shall have flash and self ignition not less than
4270 C with
i. ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of

Plastics.
ii. LPS 1181 -2 Requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built up systems
for use as internal constructions in buildings.
7.1.24. Factory manufactured or prefabricated panels with foam plastic insulation. (See
Sandwich panels, Table 1.17.a,b,c for specific details)
i. NFPA285, Standard FireTest Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Charac-

teristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible
Components. (Exterior wall applications)
direct impingement of flame - Part 2: Single-flame source test
iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test and
EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests
vii. LPS 1181 -2 Requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built up systems
for use as internal constructions in buildings.
viii. EN 13163 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made expanded
polystyrene (EPS) products - Specification
ix. EN 13164 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made extruded
polystyrene foam (XPS) products - Specification
x. EN 13165 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made rigid poly-
urethane foam (PU) products - Specification
xi. EN 13166 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made phenolic
foam (PF) products - Specification
xii. EN 13167 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made cellular
glass (CG) products - Specification.
7.1.25. MCM/ ACP and core
i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.14.a.
7.1.26. MCM and ACP Panel Wall Systems as Assembly
i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.14.b.
7.1.27. EIFS/ETICS
i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.15.a. and Table 1.15.b.
7.1.28. PEWFS Wall System

7.1.29. Sandwich Panels
i. See Chapter 1, Table 1.17.a. , Table 1.17.b. and Table 1.17.c.
7.1.30. Doors Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following
i. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive
Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
ii. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies
iii. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-
able window assemblies and elements of building hardware. Fire resistance
tests for doors, shutters and openable windows
iv. BS 476: Part 22, Methods of determination of fire resistance of non load bear-
ing elements of construction.
v. EN 1364-1: Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements: Part 1 - Walls
7.1.31. Window Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following
i. UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

ii. NFPA 257, Standard on fire test for window and glass block assemblies.
iii. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-
tests for doors, shutters and openable windows.
iv. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
7.1.32. Upholstered furniture
i. 16 CFR 1634 Flammability Test to Upholstered furniture.

ii. EN 1021-1, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Smouldering cigarette)
iii. BS 7176, Fire test to upholstered furniture for non domestic seating.
iv. BS 5852: Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered
seating by smoldering and flaming ignition sources.
v. ASTM 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
vi. EN 1021-2, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Match flame)
vii. UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings
7.1.33. Fire Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated)
i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers.

ii. EN 1366-2 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Fire dampers.
Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and ele-
ments used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers
7.1.34. Combination (Fire/Smoke) Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated )
i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, and ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for
Smoke Dampers.
ii. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-
ers.

7.1.35. Glazing System on non load bearing wall/ Curtainwall system shall satisfy any of
the following
Materials.
ii. EN 1364-3, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Curtain walling.
iii. UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
iv. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction
and materials.
v. EN 1364-1: fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. part 1: walls.
vi. BS 476: Part 22, Methods of determination of fire resistance of non load
bearing elements of construction.
7.1.36. Glazing System on load bearing floor/roof shall satisfy any of the following
Materials.
iii. NFPA 251, Standard methods of tests of fire resistance of building construction
and materials.
iv. EN 1365-2: Fire resistance tests for loadbearing floor/roof.
v. BS 476-21: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 21:
Methods for the determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of
construction
7.1.37. Safety Glazing shall satisfy any of the following
i. EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classifica-
tion for flat glass.
ii. ANSI Z97, American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in
Buildings -Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
iii. CPSC 16 CR 1202
iv. For shower enclosures: EN 14428, Shower enclosures - Functional requirements
and test methods
7.1.38. Structural Steelwork Test standards
i. BS 5950 The structural use of steelwork in buildings

ii. BS 5950-8: 2003 Structural use of steelwork in buildings – Part 8; Code of Prac-
tice for fire resistant design
iii. BS 476-20: 1987 Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing
elements of construction (general principles)
iv. BS 476-21: 1987 Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing
elements of construction
v. BS 476-23: 1987 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of the contri-
bution of components to the fire resistance of a structure.

7.1.39. Structural Steelwork Test standards
i. BS 5950 The structural use of steelwork in buildings

ii. BS 5950-8: 2003 Structural use of steelwork in buildings – Part 8; Code of Prac-
tice for fire resistant design
iii. BS 476-20: Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing ele-
ments of construction (general principles)
iv. BS 476-21: Method for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing ele-
ments of construction
v. BS 476-23: Methods for determination of the fire resistance of the contribu-
tion of components to the fire resistance of a structure.
vi. EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General requirements
vii. EN 1363-2, Fire resistance tests — Part 2: Alternative and additional proce-
dures
viii. EN 1365-3, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 3: Beams
ix. EN 1365-4, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 4: Columns
x. EN 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-1: General rules
and rules for buildings
xi. EN 1993-1-2, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-2: General rules
— Structural fire design
xii. EN 13381-4, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-
sistance of structural members - Part 4: Applied passive protection to steel
members
xiii. EN 13381-8, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire re-
sistance of structural members - Part 8: Applied reactive protection to steel
members.
7.1.40. Kiosks shall be Class A with any of the following
i. Particleboard conforming to Type PBU of ANSI A208.1., not less than 6.4 mm
thick.
ii. Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW
when tested in accordance with UL1975 or in accordance with NFPA289,
Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW
ignition source.
iii. Textile confirming to NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame
Propagation of Textiles and Films or section 7.1.10. of this chapter.
iv. Metal Composite Panels confirming to Section 7.1.24. of this chapter.
7.1.41. Membrane Structure shall be Class A with any of the following

ing Materials
als.
iii. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
iv. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
v. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films.

7.1.42. Tents shall be Class A with any of the following
i. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles
and Films.
ii. EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
iii. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
ing Materials
iv. UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materi-
als.
iv. BS 476 Part 7: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
7.1.43. Air-Inflated Structure and Air-Supported Structure
i. Shall be designed and operated in accordance with ASCE/SEI 17, Air Supported
Structures.
7.1.44. Advertising Billboards (Using Combustible Materials)
i. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles
and Films.
ing Materials
als
iii. NFPA 265., Standard methods of fire tests for evaluating room fire growth con-
tribution of textile or expanded vinyl wall coverings on full height panels and
walls.
7.1.45. Non-Combustible Material for Cavity Fire Barrier (Groove sealants, Gaskets, Back-
er Rod and vapour barrier systems)
i. EN 13501-1, Class A1 or A2 (Fire classification of construction products and

building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests)
ii. BS 476-4, Non-Combustible (Fire classification of construction products and
iii. ISO 1182, Non-Combustible (Fire classification of construction products and
iv. Gaskets, tested to EN 13501-1 and achieving class B-s2-d0 or C-s2-d0 shall be
permitted.
v. EPDM products, Rubber sheeting and architectural carpets tested to EN 13501-
1 and achieving class B-s2-d0 or C-s2-d0 shall be permitted.
vi. Artificial Turf. See Chapter 1, Section 4, 4.5.6.4. for test requirements.
7.1.46. Modular Homes/Offices
i. Class B, with ASTM E-84, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characters
i. Class B with UL 723, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characters
ii. Limited Combustible, with FM 4880, Standard test for insulated wall panels
7.1.47. GRC/ GRFC/ GRP Panels

Chapter 2
FIRE SERVICE VEHICLE AND

PERSONNEL ACCESSIBILITY

3. Fire Access for Civil Defence Fireboats
3.1. Intention
3.1.1. The Requirements of Fire Access for Civil Defence Fire Boats are to address the follow-
ing.
3.1.1.1. Many projects in UAE are on marinas with water front and without compli-
ant Fire Access Road. Civil Defence has included Fire Boats in its fleet to ad-
dress fires in water front buildings, marinas and creek boats.
3.1.1.2. The requirements of this section shall provide the guidelines for docking fa-
cilities, dimensions and the access of Civil Defence from water front.
3.2. Access for Fire Boats from water front

3.2.1. Fire access for Civil Defence Fire Boats shall be provided on all water front develop-
ments such that Fire Boats can approach these developments from waterside. This
provision shall be made irrespective of Fire Access Road available on land.
3.2.2. A dedicated Berth measuring 15 m long and 5 m wide shall be provided for the Fire
Boat for docking during emergencies.
Table 2.9: Fire Access specifications for Fire Boats
BERTH REQUIREMENTS STANDARD FIRE

BOAT
Minimum Unobstructed Length 15 m

Minimum Unobstructed Width 5m
Minimum Unobstructed vertical clearance 6m
3.2.3. There shall be Mooring facility complete with approved ropes, fixed fittings on the
deck and platform.
3.2.4. The mooring bitt or cleats shall be corrosion resistant and secured to a foundation that
is tied into an underdeck structure and is of adequate strength to carry the mooring
loads.
3.2.5. This docking facility shall be

within 45 m from any building
Photo Caption and structure to be attended to,
on the shore.
CIVIL DEFENCE BOATS AT DUBAI CREEK FOR ILLUSTRATION

4. Civil Defence Fire Apparatus specifications
4.1. Fire Vehicles
4.1.1. First Responder Vehicle (4X4 SUV)
Table 2.10: First Responder Vehicle

VEHICLE ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS
Length 5500 mm
Width 2000 mm
Height 2000 mm
Weight 2700 kg
Wheel Base 3300 mm
4.1.2. First Responder Vehicle (4X4 PICKUP)
Table 2.11.: First Responder Vehicle

Length 7500 mm
Width 2400 mm
Height 2400 mm
Weight 8500 kg
Wheel Base 4500 mm
4.1.3. Medium Firefighting Vehicle (4X4, 4000 L WATER, 400 L FOAM)
Table 2.12.: Medium Vehicle
Photo Caption VEHICLE ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS
Length 7200 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3800 mm
Weight 15000 kg
Front Axial Load 6100 kg
Rear Axial Load 10500 kg

4.1.4. Off Road Vehicle (4X4 5000 L WATER)
Table 2.13.: Off Road Vehicle

Length 6800 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3500 mm
Weight 14,100 kg
Rear Axial Load 8500 kg
4.1.5. Water Tanker Vehicle (6X4, 18,000 L WATER)
Table 2.14.: Water Tanker

Length 9000 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3800 mm
Weight 30,000 kg
Rear Axial Load 26,000 kg
4.1.6. Pulling Tractor (6x4)
Table 2.15.: Pulling Tractor

Photo Caption VEHICLE ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS
Length 6800 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3500 mm
Permitted Weight 38,000 kg
Wheel Base 3300 mm

4.1.7. Water Tanker Trailer (10,000 US GAL. WATER)
Table 2.16.: Water Tank Trailer

Length 12,500 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3500 mm
Weight 36,000 kg
4.1.8. Aerial Telescopic Platform (42-46 METERS, 8x4)
Table 2.17.: Aerial Telescopic Platform

Length 10,160 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3700 mm
Weight 26,000 kg
4.1.9. Aerial Telescopic Platform (54-56 METERS, 8x4)
Table 2.18.: Aerial Telescopic Platform

Photo Caption
Length 12,000 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 4000 mm
Weight 40,000 kg
Front Axial Load 15,000 Kg
Rear Axial Load 2x13,000 kg

4.1.10. Turntable Ladder (37-39 METERS)
Table 2.19.: Turntable Ladder
Length 10,000 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3500 mm
Weight 19,000 kg
4.1.11. Pick up with Crane, 7.5 Ton
Table 2.20.: Pick up with Crane

Length 6500 mm
Width 2000 mm
Height 3700 mm
Weight 7,500 kg
4.1.12. Bus, 26 Seater
Table 2.21.: Bus

Photo Caption
Length 6200 mm
Width 2050 mm
Height 2500 mm
Weight 4000 kg

4.2. Fireboats
4.2.1. Fire Storm (34 FEET)
Photo Caption
Table 2.22.: Fire Storm

Length 10,360 mm
Width 3206 mm
Height 5000 mm

4.2.2. Fire Storm (46 FEET)
Table 2.23.: Fire Storm

Length 14,016 mm
Width 4372 mm
Height 5000 mm

Chapter 3
MEANS OF EGRESS

7. Material Test Standards, Approval and registration.

7.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Accessories, re-
ferred to in this chapter with respect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Ser-
vices shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approv-
al Department.
Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test la-
boratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN
THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE”
7.1.3. Fire resistance rated Door Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following tests as per
specifications required by the code.
i. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive
ii. UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening
Protectives
iii. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies.
iv. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-
v. EN 1634-2: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and open-
able window assemblies and elements of building hardware - Part 2: Fire re-
sistance characterization test for elements of building hardware
vi. EN 1634-3: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assem-
blies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke
control test for door and shutter assemblies
vii. EN 14600: Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke
control characteristics - Requirements and classification
viii. EN 15269-1: Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or
smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including
their elements of building hardware - Part 1: General requirements
ix. EN 15269-2: EXAP – Part 2: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel doorsets
and openable windows
x. EN 15269-3: EXAP – Part 3: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber
doorsets and openable timber framed windows
xi. prEN 15269-4: EXAP – Part 4: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted glazed
doorsets and shutter assemblies.
xii. prEN 15269-5: EXAP – Part 5: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted metal
framed glazed doorsets and openable windows
xiii. prEN 15269-6: EXAP – Part 6: Fire resistance of timber sliding doors
xiv. EN 15269-7: EXAP – Part 7: Fire resistance for steel sliding doorsets
xv. prEN 15269-8: EXAP – Part 8: Fire resistance of timber horizontally folding
doors.

xvi. prEN 15269-9: EXAP – Part 9: Fire resistance of steel horizontally folding
doors
xvii. EN 15269-10: EXAP – Part 10: Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assem-
blies
xviii. prEN 15269-11: EXAP – Part 11: Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains
xix. EN 15269-20: EXAP – Part 20: Smoke control for hinged and pivoted steel,
timber and metal framed glazed doorsets
xx. EN 15725: Extended application reports on the fire performance of construc-
tion products and building elements
xxi. EN 16034 – Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors, and
openable windows. Product standard, performance characteristics. Fire re-
sisting and/or smoke control characteristics
xxii. BS 8214, Code of Practice for Fire door assemblies.
xxiii. BS ISO 12472, Fire resistance of timber door assemblies.
7.1.4. Hardware for Electric Door
i. ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units.

ii. EN 1155: Building hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing
doors - Requirements and test methods.
iii. EN 13633: Electrically controlled panic exit systems, for use on escape routes -
Requirements and test methods
iv. EN 13637: Building hardware. Electrically controlled exit systems for use on
escape routes. Requirements and test methods
v. BS EN 60730-2-12, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use.
Particular requirements for electrically operated door locks.
vi. BS EN 14637:2007 - Building hardware. Electrically controlled hold-open sys-
tems for fire/smoke door assemblies. Requirements, test methods, application
and maintenance.
7.1.5. Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware
i. ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware

ii. ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Exit Devices.
iii. EN 1125: Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar,
for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
iv. EN 179: Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle
or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
vii. EN 13633: Electrically controlled panic exit systems, for use on escape routes -
Requirements and test methods
ix. EN 1125, Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar,
for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods.

7.1.6. Power-assisted swinging door assemblies
i. BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low
Energy Power Operated Doors.
7.1.7. Fire resistance rated Window Assemblies shall satisfy any of the following
i. UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

ii. UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening
Protectives
iii. NFPA 257, Standard on fire test for window and glass block assemblies.
iv. EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, open-
v. EN 1634-2, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and open-
characterization test for elements of building hardware.
vi. EN 1634-3: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assem-
blies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke
control test for door and shutter assemblies
vii. EN 15269-1, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or
their elements of building hardware. General requirements.
viii. EN 15269-3, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or
their elements of building hardware. Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted
timber doorsets and openable timber framed windows.
ix. EN 15269-5, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or
their elements of building hardware. Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted
metal framed glazed doorsets and openable windows.
x. EN 14600: Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke
control characteristics - Requirements and classification
7.1.8. Fire resistance rated Glazing in Doors and Walls is acceptable with any of the fol-
lowing
Materials
iii. EN 1364-1, Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls;
iv. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows.
v. EN 15254-4: Extended application of results from fire resistance tests - Non-
loadbearing walls - Part 4: Glazed constructions.
vi. BS 476-22: Fire tests on building materials and structures - part 22: Methods
construction.
vii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

7.1.9. Glazing in door assembly is acceptable with any of the following
i. NFPA 252, Standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies.

ii. UL 10B/10C, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies/ Standard for Positive
iii. EN 1634 - 1, Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows.
iv. BS ISO 3009:2003 - Fire resistance tests. Elements of building construction.
Glazed elements.
7.1.10. Safety Glazing shall satisfy any of the following
i. EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classifica-
tion for flat glass.
ii. ANSI Z97, American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in
Buildings -Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
iii. CPSC 16 CR 1202
iv. For shower enclosures: EN 14428, Shower enclosures - Functional requirements
and test methods
v. BS EN ISO 12543-2, Glass in building. Laminated glass and laminated safety
glass. Laminated safety glass.
7.1.11. Upholstered furniture is acceptable with any of the following
i. 16 CFR 1634 Flammability Test to Upholstered furniture.

ii. EN 1021-1, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Smouldering cigarette)
iii. BS 7176, Fire test to upholstered furniture for non domestic seating.
iv. BS 5852: Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered
seating by smoldering and flaming ignition sources.
v. ASTM E1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
vi. EN 1021-2, Fire test to upholstered furniture (Match flame)
vii. UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings
viii. ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms.
ix. ASTM E1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Com-
ponents of Upholstered Furniture

7.1.12. Combustible Decorative Materials is acceptable with any of the following
i. NFPA 701, Fire test to textiles and films.

ii. CAN/ULC-S109 Flame tests of flame-resistant fabrics and films
iii. EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products ex-
iv. EN-ISO 11925-2: Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to
v. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
vi. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
vii. BS 476 Part 6: Fire Tests on Building materials and structures; method of test
viii. UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Pur-
poses.
ix. BS EN 15102, Decorative wall coverings. Roll and panel form.
x. BS 5438, Methods of test for flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics
and fabric assemblies subjected to a small igniting flame.
xi. BS 5867-2, Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds. Flammability re-
quirements. Specification.
xii. BS EN ISO 6940, Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Determination of ease of
ignition of vertically oriented specimens.
xiii. BS EN ISO 6941, Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Measurement of flame
spread properties of vertically oriented specimens.
xiv. BS EN 1624, Textile and textile products. Burning behaviour of industry and
technical textiles. Procedure to determine the flame spread of vertically ori-
ented specimens.
xv. BS EN 1625, Textile and textile products. Burning behaviour of industry and
technical textiles. Procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented
specimens.
7.1.13. Carpets and Textile floor finish is acceptable with any of the following
i ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished

Textile Floor Covering Materials.
iv. EN-ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test
v. EN-ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross
vii. ASTM E648, Standard test method for critical radiant flux of floor covering sys-
tems using a radiant heat source
viii. EN-ISO 9239-1: Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Part 1: Determination of
the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source.
ix. NFPA 253, Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering
systems using a radiant heat energy source.

viii. EN ISO 9239-1 Reaction to fire tests for floorings -- Part 1: Determination of the
burning behaviour using a radiant heat source.
ix. BS 4790, Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition
on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method).
x. BS 4841-6, Rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) products for
building and end-use applications. Specification for laminated boards with au-
to-adhesively or separately bonded facings for use as thermal insulation for
floors.
xi. BS 6307, Method of determination of the effects of a small source of ignition
on textile floor coverings (methenamine tablet test).
xii. EN 1365-2, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements. Floors and roofs.
xiii. EN 1366-6, Fire resistance tests for service installations. Raised access and hol-
low core floors.
xiv. EN 1399, Resilient floor coverings. Determination of resistance to stubbed and
burning cigarettes.
xv. ULc - S102.2, Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and
7.1.14. Kiosks shall be acceptable with any of the following
i. Particleboard conforming to Type PBU of ANSI A208.1., not less than 6.4 mm
thick.
ii. Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW
when tested in accordance with UL1975 or in accordance with NFPA289,
Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW
ignition source.
iii. Textile confirming to NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame
Propagation of Textiles and Films or Chapter 1, section 7.1.10.
iv. Metal Composite Panels confirming to Chapter 1, Section 7.1.24.
v. BS EN 16755, Durability of reaction to fire performance. Classes of fire-
retardant treated wood products in interior and exterior use applications.
7.1.15. Egress Path Marking
i. ANSI/UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems.
7.1.16. Exhibit booth is acceptable with any of the following
i. NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant

Coatings for Building Materials.
ii. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and
Films.
iii. NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, using the
20 kW ignition source

7.1.17. Mattresses
i. 16 CFR 1632, “Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads”
ii. 650°F (343°C) or greater when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929, Stand-
ard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic.
iii. Class B, ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Char-
acteristics of Building Materials.
iv. BS 6807, Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses with primary and sec-
ondary sources of ignition.
v. BS 6807, Methods of test for assessment of ignitability of mattresses, uphol-
stered divans and upholstered bed bases with flaming types of primary and sec-
ondary sources of ignition.
vi. BS 7175, Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smoul-
dering and flaming ignition sources.
vii. BS 7177, Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads,
divans and bed bases.
viii. BS EN ISO 12952-1, Textiles. Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items.
Ignition source. Smouldering cigarette.
ix. BS EN ISO 12952-2, Textiles. Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items.
Ignition source. Match-flame equivalent.
x. BS EN 579-1, Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and uphol-
stered bed bases. Ignition source: smouldering cigarette.
xi. BS EN 579-2, Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and uphol-
stered bed bases. Ignition source: match flame equivalent.
xii. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
xiii. ASTM E1590, Standard test method for fire testing mattresses.
7.1.18. Elevators
i. ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

ii. BS 5655-6, Lifts and service lifts. Code of practice for the selection, installation
and location of new lifts.
iii. PD ISO/TR 25743:2010 - Lifts (elevators). Study of the use of lifts for evacuation
during emergency.
7.1.19. Exit Signs
BS 5499-4, Safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing.

Chapter 4
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

4. Fire Extinguisher Material Test Standards and Approval.

4.1.1. All the Extinguishers, Extinguishing agents, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Hose,
Pipes, nozzles and fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this
chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Ap-
proval Department.
4.1.3. Portable Extinguisher (General)
i. ANSI/UL 711, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
ii. ANSI/NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers
iii. CAN/ULC-S508-M90, Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
and Class D Extinguishing Media
iv. EN 3-7 +A1, EN 3-8, EN 3-9, Portable fire extinguishers. Characteristics, perfor-
mance requirements and test methods.
4.1.4. Mobile (Wheeled/Trolley) Type Extinguisher
i. EN 1866-1, 2, 3. Mobile fire extinguishers Characteristics performance and test

methods.
4.1.5. CO2 Extinguisher
i. ANSI/UL 154, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers;

ii. CAN/ULC-S503-M90, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Hand and Wheeled Fire Extin-
guishers.
iii. EN 1866-1, Standard for Carbon Dioxide Wheeled Fire Extinguishers.
iv. EN ISO 5923, Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting. Fire extinguishing
media. Carbon
6.1.6. Dry Chemical/Dry Powder Extinguisher
i. UL 299, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers;

ii. CAN/ULC-S504-M86, Standard for Dry Chemical and Dry Powder Hand and
Wheeled Fire Extinguishers.
iii. EN 615, Fire protection, fire extinguishing media specifications for powder
(other than class D powders)

4.1.7. Water Type Extinguisher
i. ANSI/UL 626, Standard for Water based Fire Extinguishers;

ii. CAN/ULC-S507-92, Standard for 9 Liter Stored Pressure Water Type Fire Extin-
guishers.
4.1.8. Foam Type Extinguisher
i. ANSI/UL 8, Standard for Foam Fire Extinguishers.
4.1.9. Halocarbon Type Extinguisher
i. ANSI/UL 2129, Standard for Halocarbon Agent Fire Extinguishers
4.1.10. Fire Blankets
i. EN 1869, Standard for Fire Blanket

ii. BS 7944, Type 1 heavy duty fire blankets and type 2 heavy duty heat protective
blankets.

Chapter 5
EXIT SIGNS

5. Exit Sign Material Test Standards and Approval.

5.1.1. All the Signage Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Products and Accessories, referred
to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Ma-
terial Approval Department.
5.1.3. Exit Signs
i. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

ii. BS ISO 3864, Standard for Fire Safety Signs
iii. BS 5499-1, Standard for Exit Signs
5.1.4. Tactile Signs
i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.
5.1.5. Photoluminescent Signs
i. UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems.

Chapter 6
EMERGENCY LIGHTING

8. Emergency Lighting Material Test Standards and
Approval.
8.1.1. All the Luminaires, Batteries, Fixtures, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, fittings,
equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed,
Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
8.1.3. Self Contained Emergency Lighting Units

ii. EN 60598-2-22, Emergency lighting luminaire
8.1.4. Monitored Type Emergency Lighting System
i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

ii. EN 62034, Automatic Test Systems for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment
8.1.5. Central Battery Emergency Lighting Systems
i. EN 50171, Standard for Central Battery Systems

ii. ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.
8.1.6. Emergency Lighting Luminaire
i. EN 60598-1, Emergency Lights, general requirements and tests

ii. EN 60598-2-22, Emergency lighting luminaire
8.1.7. Exit Signs

ii. BS ISO 3864-1, Standard for Fire Safety Signs
iii. BS 5499-1, Standard for Exit Signs
8.1.8. Tactile Signs
i. UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

8.1.9. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes
i. EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for
use in emergency circuits
ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power,
Instrumentation, Control, and Data Cables
iii. BS 8434-2, Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric ca-
bles. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN
50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray .
iv. BS 7629-1, Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened
cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by
fire. Multicore and multipair cables.
v. BS 6387, Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain
circuit integrity under fire conditions.
vi. IEC 60331-1, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.
vii. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.
viii. IEC 60332-2-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.
ix. IEC 60332-3-10, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire condi-
tions.
x. IEC 60331-2, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions.
xi. UL 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective
Systems.
xii. UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test
for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables.
xiii. UL 1666, UL 1666 Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-
Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.

Chapter 7
EMERGENCY VOICE
EVACUATION SYSTEMS

6. Emergency Voice Evacuation System and Two-way
Telephone System Material Test Standards and Approval.
6.1.1. All the Speakers, Voice Equipment, Control Systems, Materials, Assemblies, wiring,
fittings, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Ap-
proved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
6.1.3. Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems
i. ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems.

ii. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems.
iii.FM 3010, Fire Alarm Signaling Systems
iv. FM 3011, Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment Su-
pervision.
v. EN 54-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment
vi. ISO 7240-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment
6.1.4. Speakers
i. ANSI/UL 1480, Standard for Speaker

ii. ULC-S541-07, Standard for Speaker
iii. FM 3150, Audible Notification Appliances for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling
iv. EN 54-24, Loud Speakers
v. ISO 7240-24 Loudspeakers
6.1.5. Amplifiers
i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
ii. UL 1711, Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
iii. EN 54-16, Voice Alarm Control and indicating equipment
6.1.6. 2-Way Telephone System
i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
ii. EN 54-21, Alarm Transmission and fault warning routing equipment

ii. UL 2196, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, In-
strumentation, Control, and Data Cables
cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.
Multicore and multipair cables.
v. BS 6387, Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain cir-
cuit integrity under fire conditions.
ix. IEC 60332-3-10, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.
Systems.

Chapter 8
FIRE DETECTION
AND ALARM SYSTEM


7.1.1. All the Devices, Controls, Wiring, Modules, Materials, Systems, Assemblies, equip-
ment, Products, Components and Accessories, referred to in this chapter with re-
spect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed, Approved
and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
7.1.3. Smoke Detectors
i. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm
signaling.
ii. UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems.
iii. EN 54-7, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Smoke detectors. Point detec-
tors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization.
iv. EN 14604, Smoke alarm devices (Domestic)
v. ISO7240-7, Fire detection and alarm systems -- Part 7: Point-type smoke detec-
tors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization.
vi. EN 54-12, Smoke detectors - Line detectors using a transmitted optical beam
vii. ISO 7240-12, Smoke detectors - Line detectors using a transmitted optical
beam
7.1.4. Heat Detectors
i. UL 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ii. FM 3210, Heat Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling.
iii. EN 54-5, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Heat detectors. Point detectors
iv. ISO 7240-5, Fire detection and alarm systems. Point-type heat detectors
7.1.5. Air Sampling Type Detectors
i. EN 54-20, Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Aspirating smoke detectors
ii. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm
signaling
7.1.6. Flame Detectors
i. FM 3260, Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Sig-
naling.
ii. EN 54-10, Flame detectors - Point detectors
iii. ISO 7240-10 - Flame detectors - Point detectors
iv. BS ISO 19292, Ships and marine technology. Lifesaving and fire protection.
Point-type resettable flame detectors for ships

7.1.7. Multi-Sensor Fire Detectors
i. ISO 7240-15, Point type fire detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or
ionization sensors in combination with a heat sensor
ii. EN 54-29, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of
smoke and heat sensors
iii. EN 54-30, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of
carbon monoxide and heat sensors
iv. EN 54-31, Multi-sensor fire detectors - Point detectors using a combination of
smoke, carbon monoxide and optionally heat sensors
7.1.8. Line Type Detectors
i. BS EN 54-22:2015 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Resettable line-type

heat detectors.
7.1.9. Carbon Monoxide Detectors

i. LPS 1265, Requirements and Testing Procedures for the LPCB Approval and
Listing of Carbon Monoxide Fire Detectors Using Electrochemical Cells
ii. ISO 7240-6, Carbon monoxide fire detectors using electro-chemical cells
iii. LPS 1274, Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of carbon mon-
oxide / heat multisensor detectors using electrochemical cells
iv. LPS 1279, Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of point multi-
sensor fire detectors using optical or ionization smoke sensors and electro-
chemical cell CO sensors and optically heat sensors
v. EN 54-26 - Carbon monoxide detectors - Point detectors
7.1.10. Combustible Gases Detection
i. BS EN 50194 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in

domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements
7.1.11. Manual Call Points
i. UL 38, Standard for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems.
ii. EN 54-11, Manual call points
iii. ISO 7240-11, Manual call points
iv. FM-3010, Approval Standard for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

7.1.12. Duct Detectors
i. UL 268A, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application

ii. LPS 1280 Testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of duct
smoke detectors using point smoke detectors.
iii. EN 54-27, Fire detection and alarm systems. Duct smoke detectors
iv. FM3230, Approval standard for Smoke Actuated Detectors for automatic alarm
signaling.
7.1.13. Video Image Smoke Detector
i. UL 268 B, Outline of Investigation for Video Image Smoke Detectors.

ii. FM 3232, Video Image Fire Smoke Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signal-
ing.
7.1.14. Audible Notification Devices
i. UL 464, Audible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling devices, includ-
ing accessories.
ii. UL 1480, Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, including Accessories.
iii. FM 3150, Audible Notification Appliances for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling.
iv. EN 54-3, Sounders
7.1.15. Visible Notification Devices
i. UL 1638, Visible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, includ-
ing accessories.
ii. EN 54-23, Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices
iii. UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired
7.1.16. FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) Control Units
i. UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems.
ii. FM 3010, Fire Alarm Signaling Systems
iii. FM 3011, Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment Su-
pervision.
iv. EN 54-2, Control and indicating equipment
v. ISO 7240-2, Control and indicating equipment
7.1.17. Door Closers-Holders
i. UL 228, Standard for Door Closers-Holders, with or without integral smoked

detectors.
ii. FM 4121, Fire and Smoke Door Holder and/or Release Devices.

7.1.18. Wireless, Radio linked Fire Detection and Alarm System
i. EN 54-25, Components using radio links

ii. LPS 1257, Requirements and Testing Procedures for Radio Linked Fire Detec-
tion and Fire Alarm Equipment.
iii. UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units .
7.1.19. Line Isolators
i. EN 54-17, Short circuit isolators

ii. EN 54-18, Input/output devices
7.1.20. Input/Output Devices
i. EN 54-18, Input/output devices
7.1.21. Compatibility Testing of Components
i. EN 54-13, Compatibility assessment of system components

ii. LPS 1054, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and
listing of component compatibility for fire detection and alarm systems
7.1.22. Power Supply Equipment
i. EN 54-4, Power supply equipment

ii. ISO 7240-4, Power supply equipment
cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.
Multicore and multipair cables.
Systems.

Chapter 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

6.1.1. All the Valves, Pumps, Piping, Hose, Nozzles, Devices, Sprinklers, Motors, Materials,
Systems, Assemblies, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chap-
ter with respect to Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Services shall be Listed,
Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
Civil Defence to invite the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test labora-
tories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN
6.1.3. Fire Pump., Tested successfully at 150% of the rated flow.
i. UL 448, Standard for Centrifugal Stationary Pumps for Fire-Protection Service.

ii. UL 448B, Standard for residential Fire Pumps intended for one and two family
dwellings and manufactured homes.
iii. UL 448C, Standard for Stationary, Rotary type, positive displacement pumps
for Fire Protection Service.
iv. FM 1319, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Horizontal, End Suc-
tion Type)
v. FM 1370, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
Type, Barrel).
vi. FM 1313, Approval Standard for Positive Displacement Fire Pumps (Rotary
Gear Type)
vii. FM 1312, Approval Standard for Centrifugal Fire Pumps (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
Type).
viii. UL 162A, Fixed water motor coupled pumps for foam concentrate proportion-
ing.
ix. LPS 1131, Requirements and testing methods for pumps for automatic sprin-
kler installation pump sets.
x. EN 12259-12, Fixed fire fighting systems — Components for sprinkler and wa-
ter spray systems — Part 12: Pumps
xi. LPS 1240, Requirements for LPCB approved fire sprinkler pump sets used in
automatic sprinkler installations
6.1.4. Fire Pump Motor
i. UL 1004-5, Standard for Fire Pump Motor.
6.1.5. Diesel Engine
i. UL 1247, Standard for Diesel Engines for Driving Stationary Fire Pumps.
ii. FM 1333, Diesel Engine Fire Pump Drivers
iii. LPS 1239, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and
listing of diesel engines for sprinkler pump sets

6.1.6. Fire Pump Controller.
i. UL 218, Standard for Fire Pump Controller.

ii. FM 1321/1323, Standard for Fire Pump Controller for Electric Motor and Diesel
Engine Driven Fire Pumps.
iii. LPS 1236, Requirements for control panels for diesel engine driven pumps
used in automatic sprinkler installations.
iv. LPS 1237, Requirements for control panels for electric motor driven pumps
used in automatic sprinkler installations
6.1.7. Sprinkler
i. UL 199, Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service.

ii. UL 199J, Standard for Automatic Window Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service.
iii. UL 1626, Standard for Residential Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service.
iv. UL 1767, Standard for (ESFR) Early-Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers.
v. UL 1767B, Standard for Specific application (ESFR) Pendent Sprinklers.
vi. FM 2000, Automatic Control Mode Sprinklers for fire protection.
vii. FM 2030, Residential Automatic Sprinklers for fire protection.
viii.FM 2008, Suppression Mode ESFR Automatic Sprinklers
ix. FM 1632, Telescoping Sprinkler Assemblies for Use in Fire Protection Systems
for Anechoic Chambers
x. EN 12259-1, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Sprinklers
xi. prEN 12259-14, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Sprinklers- Part 14. Sprinklers for residential applications
xii. LPS 1038, Requirements & Testing Methods for EPEC Sprinklers
xiii. LPS 1039, Requirements & Testing Methods for Automatic Sprinklers (inc TS1
Automatic Sprinklers commercial and domestic & residential, TS 4 Multiple Jet
Controls, TS 8 Electrically Operated Sprinkler Heads, TS 9 Dual Sensing Sprin-
kler Heads)
xiv. LPS 1258, Requirements & Testing Methods for tight operating tolerance glass
sprinkler bulbs
xv. LPS 1267, Requirements & Testing Methods for ESFR Sprinkler Heads
xvi. LPS 2072, Requirements & Testing Methods for K160 ELO Sprinkler Heads
xvii. BS 9252, Components for residential sprinkler systems. Specification and test
methods for residential sprinklers.
xvii. UL 2167 Water Mist Nozzles for Fire-Protection Service nozzles for Fire-
Protection Service
xix. UL 2351, Water Spray Nozzles

6.1.8. Fire Hose
i. FM 2111,2131, Fire Hose Assemblies and Hose couplings.

ii. FM 2141, Fire Hose racks and reels.
iii. UL 19, Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies.
iv. UL 219, Lined Fire Hose for Interior Standpipes.
v. EN 671-1, Fixed firefighting systems. Hose systems. Hose reels with semi-rigid
hose
vi. EN 671-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Hose systems. Hose systems with lay-flat
hose
vii. EN 14540, Fire-fighting hoses. Non-percolating layflat hoses for fixed systems
viii. BS EN 694, Fire-fighting hoses. Semi-rigid hoses for fixed systems
ix. BS 336, Fire-fighting hose couplings
6.1.9. Fire Fighting Nozzles
i. FM 5511 - Firefighting Nozzles for Use with Hose, Monitor Assemblies and oth-
er Firefighting Equipment.
ii. UL 401, Portable Spray Hose Nozzles for Fire-Protection Service
6.1.10. Fire Fighting Monitors
i. FM 1421 - Monitor Assembly
6.1.11. Fire Hose Cabinets
i. FM 2151, Fire Hose houses and outdoor hose cabinets.

ii. UL 47, Semiautomatic Fire Hose Storage Devices
6.1.12. Water Mist Systems
i. FM 5560, Water Mist Systems.

ii. LPS 1283, Requirements and test methods for the approval of watermist sys-
tems for use in commercial low hazard occupancies

6.1.13. Underground Pipes and Fittings
i. FM 1613, Approval Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for under-
ground fire protection service, in accordance with NFPA 24 and AWWA C906,
minimum DR-9 with temperature and pressure rating not less than the system
working pressure.
ii. FM 1614, Approval Standard for Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) Pipes and
Fittings for underground fire protection service.
iii. FM 1620, Approval Standard for Pipe joints and anchor fittings for under-
ground fire protection service.
iv. UL 1285 Pipe and Couplings, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Oriented Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVCO) for Underground Fire Service
v. UL 1713 Pressure Pipe and Couplings, Glass Fiber-Reinforced, for Underground
Fire Service
vi. UL 194 Gasketed Joints for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection
Service
6.1.14. Aboveground Pipes and Fittings
i. FM 1920, Approval Standard for Pipe coupling and fittings for aboveground fire
protection service.
ii. ANSI/UL 852, Metallic Sprinkler Pipe for Fire Protection Service
iii. ANSI/UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection
Service
iv. FM 1637, Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings
v. FM 1630, Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
vi. UL 852, Metallic Sprinkler Pipe for Fire Protection Service
vii. UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service
viii. ASTM A53, Galvanized Steel ERW Pipe, sch 40.
ix. ASTM A53, Galvanized Steel Seamless Pipe, sch 40.

6.1.15. Valves
i. FM 1041, Approval Standard for Alarm Check Valve

ii. FM 1021, Dry Pipe Valves
iii. FM 1020, Automatic Water Control Valves
iv. FM 1120, 1130, Fire Service Water Control Valves (OS & Y and NRS Type Gate
Valves)
v. FM 1210, Swing Check Valves
vi. FM 1362, Pressure Reducing Valves
vii. FM 1031, Quick Opening Devices (Accelerators and Exhausters) for Dry Pipe
Valves
viii. FM 1042, Waterflow Alarm Indicators (Vane Type)
ix. FM 1045, Waterflow Detector Check Valves
x. FM 1140, Quick Opening Valves 1⁄4 Inch Through 2 Inch Nominal Size
xi. FM 1111, Approval Standard for Post Indicator Valve assembly
xii. FM 1112, Indicating Valves (Butterfly or Ball Type)
xiii. ANSI/UL 193, Alarm Valves for Fire Protection Service
xiv. ANSI/UL 260, Dry Pipe and Deluge Valves for Fire Protection Service
xv. UL 1478, Fire Pump Relief Valves
xvi. UL 1726, Automatic Drain Valves for Standpipe Systems
xvii. UL 2573, Air release valve
xviii. UL 258, Shutoff Valves for Trim and Drain Purposes
xix. UL 668, Hose Valves for Fire Protection Service
xx. UL 1486, quick Opening Devices for Dry Pipe Valves for Fire Protection Service
xxi. UL 1468, Pressure Reducing Valve
xxii. UL 1726, Automatic Drain Valves for Standpipe Systems
xxiii. UL 258, Shutoff Valves for Trim and Drain Purposes
xxiv. UL 262, Gate Valves for Fire Protection Service
xxv. ANSI/UL 312, Check Valves for Fire Protection Service
xxvi. UL 1091, Butterfly Valves for Fire Protection Service
xxvii. ANSI/UL 1468, Direct Acting Pressure Reducing, Restricting Valves
xxviii. ANSI/UL 1739, Pilot-Operated Pressure-Control Valves
xxix. EN 12259-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Wet alarm assemblies.
xxx. EN 12259-3, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Dry alarm valve assemblies.
xxxi. BS 5041-1, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for landing valves
for wet risers.
xxxii. BS 5041-2, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for landing valves
for dry risers.
xxxiii. BS 5041-4, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for boxes for land-
ing valves for dry risers.
xxxiv. BS 12094-13, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for gas extinguishing
systems. Requirements and test methods for check valves and non-return
valves.
xxxv. BS 5041-3, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for inlet breeching
s for dry riser inlets.
xxxvi. BS 5041-5, Fire hydrant systems equipment. Specification for boxes for foam
inlets and dry riser inlets.
xxxvii. BS 5154, Gate Valve.

6.1.15. Valves
xxxvii. BS EN 593, Industrial vales. Metallic butterfly valves

xxxviii. LPS 1040, Requirements and Testing Methods for Wet Alarm Valve Sets
xxxix. LPS 1041, Requirements and Testing Procedures for the LPCB Approval and
Listing of Dry Pipe Valve Sets
xxxx. LPS 1185, Requirements for Testing Gear Operated Butterfly Valves
xxxxi. LPS 1186, Requirements and Testing Methods for Check Valves
xxxxii. EN 12259-2, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Wet alarm valve assemblies
xxxxiii. EN 1074-1, Valves for fire water
xxxxiv. EN 1074-2, Valves for fire water
xxxxv. EN 12259-3, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems. Dry alarm valve assemblies
xxxxvi. LPS TS3, Requirements and Testing for Deluge Valves and Actuators
xxxxvii. LPS 2071,Requirements for LPCB Approved Pre-Action Systems for use in
sprinkler systems
xxxxviii. prEN 12259-9. Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and
water spray systems. Part 9. Deluge alarm valves
xxxxix. UL 789. Indicator Posts for Fire-Protection Service
6.1.16. Hangers
i. ANSI/UL 203, Pipe Hanger Equipment for Fire Protection Service

ii. FM 1951, 1952, 1953, Pipe Hanger Components for Automatic Sprinkler Sys-
tems
iii. FM 1950, Seismic Sway Brace Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems
iv. LPS 1194, Requirements & Test Methods for Pipe Hangers
6.1.17. Fittings
i. Fittings ANSI/UL 213, Rubber Gasketed Fittings for Fire Protection Service
ii. FM 1920, Pipe Couplings and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems
iii. UL 1474, Adjustable Drop Nipples for Sprinkler Systems
iv. FM 1631, Adjustable and Fixed Sprinkler Fittings 1⁄2 Inch through 1 Inch Nomi-
nal Size
v. ANSI/UL 2443, Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings for Fire Protection Service
vi. LPS 1219, Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and
listing of pipe couplings
vii. LPS 1261, Requirements for Testing Flexible Hoses for Sprinkler Systems
6.1.18. Water Motor Gong
i. FM 1055, Approval Standard for Water Motor Gong.

ii. BS EN 12259-4, Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and wa-
ter spray systems. Water motor alarms.
iii. UL 346, Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

6.1.19. Wet Chemical Systems
i. UL 300, Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial

Cooking Equipment.
ii. LPS 1223, Requirements & Testing Procedures for Approval of fixed Fire Ext
Systems for Catering Equipment
6.1.20. Dry Chemical Systems
i. UL 1254, Standard for pre-engineered Dry Chemical Fire extinguishing System.

ii. FM 5320 - Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
6.1.21. Inert Gas Clean Agent Systems
i. UL 2127, Standard for Inert Gas Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units.
ii. FM 5600 - Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems
6.1.22. Chemical Gas Clean Agent Systems
i. UL 2166, Standard for Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishing System

Units.
ii. FM 5600 - Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems
6.1.23. CO2 Systems (Industrial Use Only)
i. FM 5420 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
6.1.24. Foam System
i. UL 162, Standard for Safety Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates.

ii. UL 139, Standard for Medium and High Expansion foam Equipment and
Liquid Concentrates.
FM-5133, Standard for Safety Foam Equipment
iii. FM 5130 - Foam Extinguishing Systems
6.1.25. Deluge/Pre-action System
i. FM 1011/1012/1013, Deluge and Pre-action Sprinkler Systems.

ii. UL 260/262/260 - Pre-action Systems
6.1.26. Yard Hydrant System, Wet Barrel, above ground
i. UL 246, Standard for Hydrants for Fire Protection.

ii. FM 1510/1511 - Fire Hydrants (Dry/Wet Barrel Type) for Private Fire Service.
ii. EN 1074-6, Fitness for verification test, Hydrants

6.1.27. Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment Protection Systems
i. FM 5970 - Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment Protection Systems.
6.1.28. Fire Water Tanks and Ancillaries
i. LPS 1276, Requirements for the LPCB Certification and Listing of above ground
Suction Tanks for Sprinkler Systems.
Systems.
6.1.30. Breeching inlet
i. UL 405, Fire Department connections.
6.1.31. Fire Pump Assembly
i. UL 448 D, Outline of Investigation for Fire Pump, Driver and Controller Assem-
bly Rating Compatibility

Chapter 10
SMOKE CONTROL AND SMOKE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

6. Smoke Control System Material Test Standards and
Approval.

6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Control Systems, Ducts, Fans, Insulation,
Pipes and fittings, equipment, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter
shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval
Department.
Civil Defence to invite the customers seeking laboratory tests and the test laborato-
ries to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY
ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”
6.1.3. Smoke Damper (With 1.5 mm galvanized steel frame)
i. ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers.

ii. EN 12101-8: Smoke and heat control systems—Smoke control dampers.
iii. ISO 21927-8: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for smoke control
dampers.
iv. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-
ers.
6.1.4. Fire Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated with 1.2 mm galvanized steel
frame)
i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers.

6.1.5. Combination (Fire/Smoke) Damper (90 minutes and 3 hour fire rated with 1.5 mm
galvanized steel frame)
i. ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, and ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke
Dampers.
iii. EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations. Smoke control damp-
ers.
iv. EN 13501-3: Fire classification of construction products and building elements -
ments used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers.

6.1.6. Smoke Control Panel (SCP) and Power Supply (With 3 hour battery backup, enclo-
sure rating of UL 864, IP 65 or above)
i. ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems,
category UUKL, for their intended purpose.
ii. ISO 21927-9:Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for control equip-
ment.
iii. ISO 21927-10: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for power output
devices.
iv. EN 12101-10: Smoke and heat control systems. Power supplies.
6.1.7. Smoke Curtains or Draft Curtains (Rated at 6000 C for 2 hours)
i. ISO 21927-1: Smoke and heat control systems, Specification for smoke barriers.
ii. EN 12101-1: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for smoke barriers.
6.1.8. Fire Curtains (Rated at 11000 C for 2 hours)
i. UL 10D. Standard for Fire Curtains.

ii. BS 476; part 22, Fire Resistance Test to Building Material
iii. BS 8524-1:Active fire curtain barrier assemblies Part 1 - Specification
iii. BS EN 1634-1, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter as-
semblies
6.1.9. Natural Smoke and Heat Vents (Rated at 3000 for 30 minutes)
i. ISO 21927-2: Smoke and heat control systems — Specification for natural smoke
and heat exhaust ventilators.
ii. FM 4430, Heat and Smoke Vents.
iii. UL 793, Standard for Automatically Operated Roof Vents for Smoke and Heat
iv. EN 12101-2: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for natural smoke
6.1.10. Mechanical Extract Fans and Jet Fans (Rated at 4000 for 2 hours)
i. EN-12101-3: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke
ii. UL 705, Standard for Power Ventilators.
Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of
smoke control systems.
6.1.11. Powered Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (Rated at 4000 for 2 hours)
i. EN 12101-3: Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke
ii EN ISO 13350: Industrial fans. Performance testing of jet fans.
smoke control systems
iv. UL 705, Standard for power ventilators

6.1.12. Ducts for Smoke control systems (Type A, Rated for both fire outside and Type B,
fire outside and inside, 1 hour and 2 hour fire rated, tested and approved for fire
rating, stability, integrity and non combustible insulation.)
i. BS 476, Part 24, Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method for
determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts.
ii. ISO 21927-7: Smoke and heat control systems—Smoke control Ducts.
iii. Class 0 or Class 1 in accordance with ANSI/UL 181.
iv. ASTM E2816-12: HVAC ducts fire resistance
v. EN 1366-1: Fire resistance test for service installations. PART 1: DUCTS.
vi. EN 1366-8: Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 8: Smoke extrac-
tion ducts
vii. UNE-EN 1366-9: Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 9: Single
compartment smoke extraction ducts
smoke control systems.
ix. EN 12101-7: Smoke and Heat control Systems. Smoke duct sections.
6.1.13. Duct and Pipe Insulation as assembly including Pipe and Duct insulation, cover-
ings, linings fasteners, adhesives.
i. NFPA 274– Standard test method to evaluate fire performance characteristics

of pipe insulation (Pass with full acceptance criteria of NFPA 274)
ii. FM 4924– Pipe and Duct Insulation
6.1.14. Air cleaners
i. ANSI/UL 867 Standard for Electrostatic Air Cleaners.
6.1.15. Air Filters
i. Class 1 or Class 2 in accordance with ANSI/UL 900.

ii. ANSI/UL 867
6.1.16. Grease Filters
i. UL 1046, Standard for Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts.

6.1.1.7. Fire rated Cable, Certified for 120 minutes fire rating
Systems.

Chapter 11
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
GAS CODE OF PRACTICE

6. LPG Systems Material Test Standards and Approval.
6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Cylinders, Tanks, Pipes and fittings, equip-
ment, Controls, Devices, Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall
be Listed, Approved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Depart-
ment.
6.1.3. LPG Cylinders *Working pressure should not be less than 250 psi (17.57 Kg/Sq. cm)
and design storage temperature shall be –420C to 550C.+
i. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, “Rules for the Construction
of Unfired Pressure Vessels,” or the API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Ves-
sels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases.
ii. EN 12245, Transportable gas cylinders. Fully wrapped composite cylinders.
iii. EN 14427, LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable fully
wrapped composite cylinders for LPG. Design and construction.
iv. EN 1442 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded
steel cylinders for LPG. Design and construction.
v. EN 12807 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable brazed
steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction.
vi. EN 13110 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded
aluminum cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construc-
tion.
vii. EN 14140 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable welded
steel cylinders for LPG. Alternative design and construction.
viii. ISO 4706 - Gas cylinders. Refillable welded steel cylinders. Test pressure 60 bar
and below.
ix. ISO 22991 - Gas cylinders. Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction.
x. ISO 20703 - Gas cylinders. Refillable welded aluminum-alloy cylinders. Design,
construction and testing.
xi. EN 14893 - LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) welded steel pressure drums with a capacity between 150 liters and
1 000 liters.
xii. ISO 10460 Gas cylinders -- Welded carbon-steel gas cylinders Periodic inspec-
tion and testing.
xiii. ISO 11119-2 Gas cylinders of composite construction. Specification and test
methods. Part 2. Fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinders and
tubes with load-sharing metal liners.
xiv. UL 2003 Outline for LP-Gas Cylinder Assemblies.
xv. ANSI/UL 147A, Standard For Safety For Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Fuel
Gas Cylinder Assemblies.
xvi. ANSI/UL 147B Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Metal Container for Butane.
xvii. UAE S/GSO ISO 22991, Gas Cylinders. Transportable refillable welded steel cyl-
inders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Design and construction.

xv. ISO 11119-3, Gas cylinders of composite construction. Specification and test
methods. Part 3. Fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinders and
tubes with non-metallic and non-load-sharing metal liners.
xvi. UL 147B, Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposal) Type Metal Container As-
semblies for Butane.
6.1.4. LPG Cylinder Periodic Inspection
i. EN 1440, LPG equipment and accessories. Periodic inspection of transportable

refillable LPG cylinders.
ii. EN 14912, LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and maintenance of
LPG cylinder valves at time of periodic inspection of cylinders.
6.1.5. LPG Cylinder Checking before and after filling
i. EN 1439, LPG equipment and accessories. Procedure for checking LPG cylin-
ders before, during and after filling.
6.1.6. LPG Container Sealing Caps and Plugs
i. EN 16119, Sealing caps and plugs for LPG cylinder and pressure vessel valves.
Specification and testing.
6.1.7. LPG Tanks *Working pressure should not be less than 250 psi (17.57 Kg/Sq. cm)
and design storage temperature shall be –420C to 550C.+
i. Regulations of the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT), the “Rules for the
Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels”, Section VIII, Division 1
ii. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
iii. API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases.
iv. PD 5500 -Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels
v. EN 14075, Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the stor-
age of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m3
and for installation underground. Design and manufacture
vi. EN 12542, LPG equipment and accessories. Static welded steel cylindrical
tanks, serially produced for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hav-
ing a volume not greater than 13 m3. Design and manufacture
vii. EN 14570, LPG equipment and accessories. Equipping of overground and un-
derground LPG vessels.
viii. UL 644, Container assemblies for LP Gas.
ix. EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories. Welded steel pressure vessels for
LPG road tankers. Design and manufacture.
x. EN 13445 Unfired Pressure vessel codes
6.1.8. Requalification of (Inspection) LPG Tanks
i. EN 12817, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and requalification of

LPG tanks up to and including 13 m3
ii. EN 12819, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and requalification of
LPG tanks greater than 13 m3

6.1.9. Road Tankers
i. EN 14334, LPG equipment and accessories. Inspection and testing of LPG road
tankers.
ii. EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories. Welded steel pressure vessels for
LPG road tankers. Design and manufacture.
iii. EN 12805, Automotive LPG components. Containers.
iv. ISO 20826, Automotive LPG components. Containers.
v. EN 13776 LPG equipment and accessories. Filling and discharge procedures for
LPG road tankers.
6.1.10. Pressure Relief Device
i. UL 132, Standard on Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas.
ii. EN 16631, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-
sure vessels. Reconditioning requirements.
iii. EN 13953, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for trans-
portable refillable cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
iv. EN 14071, LPG equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-
sure vessels. Ancillary equipment.
v. EN 14129, LPG Equipment and accessories. Pressure relief valves for LPG pres-
sure vessels.
vi. EN 13175 - LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-
fied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pressure vessel valves and fittings.
6.1.11. Pressure Regulators
i. UL 144, Standard for LP-Gas Regulators.

ii. BS 3016, Specification for pressure regulators for liquefied petroleum gases.
iii. EN 12864, Low-pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum outlet
pressure of less than or equal to 200 mbar, with a capacity of less than or
equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or
their mixtures.
iv. EN 16129, Pressure regulators, automatic change-over devices, having a maxi-
mum regulated pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg/h, asso-
ciated safety devices and adaptors for butane, propane, and their mixtures.
v. EN 13786, Automatic change-over valves having a maximum outlet pressure of
up to and including 4 bar with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, and
their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures
vi. EN 88-1, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances.
Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including 50 kPa.
vii. EN 88-2, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances.
Pressure regulators for inlet pressures above 500 mbar up to and including 5
bar.
viii. FM 3510, Flow and Pressure Safety Switches.

6.1.12. Pipes
i. Wrought iron — ASME B 36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe.
ii. Steel pipe — ASTM A 53, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless.
iii. Steel pipe — ASTM A 106, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel
Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
iv. Brass pipe — ASTM B 43, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe,
Standard Sizes.
v. Copper pipe — ASTM B 42, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe,
Standard Sizes.
vi. Polyamide and polyethylene pipe — ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings, and shall be recom-
mended by the manufacturer for use with LP-Gas.
vii. ASTM 1387, Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars
and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe
threads.
viii. EN 16125. LPG equipment and accessories. Pipework systems and supports.
LPG liquid phase and vapour pressure phase.
ix. EN ISO 16440. Petroleum and natural gas industries. Pipeline transportation
systems. Design, construction and maintenance of steel cased pipelines.
x. EN 682 - Elastomeric seals. Materials requirements for seals used in pipes and
fittings carrying gas and hydrocarbon fluids.
xi. ISO 17484-1 - Plastics piping systems. Multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas
installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and including 5 bar
(500 kPa). Specifications for systems.
xii. ISO 18225 - Plastics piping systems. Multilayer piping systems for outdoor gas
installations. Specifications for systems.
6.1.13. Tubing
i. Steel tubing — ASTM A 539, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-

Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas Fuel Oil Lines.
ii. Brass tubing — ASTM B 135, Standard Specification for Seamless Brass Tube
iii. Copper tubing (a) Type K or L — ASTM B 88, Specification for Seamless Copper
Water Tube.
iv. Polyamide and polyethylene tubing — ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification
for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings, and shall be recom-
mended by the manufacturer for use with LP-Gas.
v. Corrugated stainless steel tubing — ANSI/AGA LC1, Interior Fuel Gas Piping
Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing.
vi. EN 1057, Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round copper tubes for water
and gas in sanitary and heating applications.
vii. EN 1254-1, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with ends for
capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes.
viii. EN 1254-2, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with compres-
sion ends for use with copper tubes.

ix. BS 8537, Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Specification for press
ends of plumbing fittings for use with metallic tubes.
x. BS 7838, Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associ-
ated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50.
xi. EN 15266, Stainless steel pliable corrugated tubing kits in buildings for gas with
an operating pressure up to 0,5 bar.
xii. EN 16617:2015 Pipework. Corrugated metal hose assemblies for combustible
gas. Performance requirements, testing and marking.
6.1.14. PE Pipes
i. ASTM D 2683, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene (PE) Fittings

for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe.
ii. ASTM D 3261, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE)
Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.
iii. ASTM F 1055, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Poly-
ethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene
Pipe and Tubing.
iv. ASTM F 1733, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide (PA) Plas-
tic Fitting for Polyamide (PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.
v. ASTM D2513 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe,
Tubing, and Fittings.
vi. ISO 4437-3 - Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-
ylene (PE). Fittings.
vii. ISO 14531-2 - Plastics pipes and fittings. Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe
systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications.
Fittings for heat-fusion jointing.
viii. ISO 14531-3 Plastics pipes and fittings. Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe
systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications.
Fittings for mechanical jointing (including PE-X/metal transitions).
ix. EN 1555-3 - Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-
x. EN 13175 - LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-

6.1.15. PE Fittings
i. BS ISO 4437-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-
ii. EN 1555-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyeth-
iii. GIS/PL2-2, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-
factured gas Part 2: Pipes for use at pressures up to 5.5 bar.
iv. GIS/PL2-4, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-
factured gas Part 4: Fusion fittings with integral heating element(s).
v. GIS/PL2-6, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-
factured gas Part 6: Spigot end fittings for electrofusion and/or butt fusion pur-
poses.
vi. GIS/PL2-8, Polyethylene pipes and fittings for natural gas and suitable manu-
factured gas Part 8: Pipes for use at pressures up to 7 bar.
vii. ASTM D 2683, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene (PE)
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe.
viii. ASTM D 3261, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE)
Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.
ix. ASTM F 1055, Standard Specification for electrofusion Type Polyethylene
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing.
x. ASTM F 1733, Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide (PA) Plas-
tic Fitting for Polyamide (PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing.
6.1.16. Flexible Hose /Pigtail
i. BS 4089 Specification for metallic hose assemblies for liquid petroleum gases
and liquefied natural gases.
ii. BS 3212 type 1 flexible tubing for applications not exceeding 50 mbar
working pressure.
iii. BS 669 part 1, part 2 for metallic flexible hose.
iv. EN 14800 Corrugated safety metal hose assemblies for the connection of do-
mestic appliances using gaseous fuels.
v. ISO 2928 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas, LPG
(liquid or gaseous phase) and natural gas up to 25 bar (2,5 MPa). Specification.
vi. ISO 11759 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for dispensing liquefied petro-
leum gas (LPG). Specification.
vii. ISO 8789. Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas in
motor vehicles.
viii. EN 13766 - Thermoplastic multilayer (non-vulcanized) hoses and hose assem-
blies for the transfer of liquid petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas. Specifi-
cation.
ix. EN 1762 - Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas, LPG
(liquid or gaseous phase), and natural gas up to 25 bar (2,5 MPa). Specification.
x. ISO 27127 - Thermoplastic multi-layer (non-vulcanized) hoses and hose assem-
blies for the transfer of liquid petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas.
xi. UL 21 LP-Gas Hose, LP-Gas Hose Assemblies.
xii. UL 569 Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connectors.

6.1.17. Valves
i. FM 7400, Liquid and Gas Safety shut-off valves.

ii. EN 15069 safety gas connection valves for domestic appliances.
iii. EN 161 automatic shut-off valves for gas appliances.
iv. EN 14800 corrugated hose for domestic appliances.
v. EN 1106 manually operated taps for gas appliances.
vi. EN 331, Manually operated ball valves and closed bottom taper plug valves for
gas installations for buildings.
vii. EN 15069, Safety gas connection valves for metal hose assemblies used for the
connection of domestic appliances using gaseous fuel.
viii. EN 13774, Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pres-
sure less than or equal to 16 bar. Performance requirements.
ix. EN 13175, LPG Equipment and accessories. Specification and testing for Lique-
x. EN 161, Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances.
xi. EN 1983, Industrial valves - Steel ball valves.
xii. EN 13547, Industrial valves - Copper alloy ball valves.
xiii. EN 13709 Industrial valves - Steel globe and globe stop and check valves
xiv. EN 13789 Industrial valves - Cast iron globe valves.
xv. UL 132, Standard for Pressure Relief Valves for LPG.
xvi. FM 7420, Gas Safety Control Cocks.
xvii. FM 7422, Electric Inter cocking fuel gas and fuel oil cocks.
xviii. ISO 14245, Gas Cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves.
Self-closing.
xix. ISO 15995, Gas Cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves.
Manually operated.
xx. UL 125 Flow Control Valves, LP-Gas Check valves, Shut-off valves, Hose nozzle
valves, control manifolds.
6.1.18. Gas leak detector
i. EN 60079-29-1, Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Performance require-

ments of detectors for flammable gases.
ii. EN 60079-29-4, Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Performance require-
ments of open path detectors for flammable gases.
iii. EN 50402, Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combus-
tible or toxic gases or vapour or of oxygen. Requirements on the functional
safety of fixed gas detection systems.
iv. EN 125 flame supervision devices for gas appliances.
v. FM 6320, Combustible Gas Detectors.
vi. UL 1484, Residential Gas Detectors.
vii. UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor detectors.
viii. IEC 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: Gen-
II
eral requirements. (Kitchen only).

ix. IEC 60079-0, Explosive atmospheres - Equipment - General requirements.
II
x. IEC 60079-1, Explosive atmospheres - Equipment protection by flameproof

II
enclosures "d""
xi. IEC 60079-11, Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by intrinsic safety
II
"i""

6.1.19. Gas Meters
i. EN 1359, Diaphragm gas meters

ii. EN 14236 Ultrasonic domestic gas meters.
iii. UL 25 Meters for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and LP-Gas, LP-Gas Me-
ters
6.1.20. Gas leak Detection Control Panel
i. EN 60079-29-1, Explosive atmospheres. Electrical installations design, selection

and erection.
6.1.21. Vaporizers and Mixers
i. FM 7151, LP-Gas Vaporizers, Gas-air mixers and Vaporizer Mixers.

ii. UL 1349 Outline for LP-Gas Vaporizers.
6.1.22. Liquid Level gauging devices
i. UL 565 Liquid-Level Gauges.
6.1.23. Overfilling prevention devices
i. ANSI/UL 2227, Standard for Overfilling Prevention Devices.
Systems.

6. Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Materi-
al Test Standards and Approvals.
6.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, wiring, fittings, equipment, Products and
Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Approved and Registered by
the Civil Defence Material Approval Department.
6.1.3. Storage Cabinets
i. NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction

and Materials
6.1.4. Atmospheric Tanks
i. API Specification 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

ii. API Specification 12D, Field welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
iii. API Specification 12F, Shop welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
iv. API Specification 650, Welded steel tanks for oil storage
v. UL 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible
Liquids
vi. ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-burner fuels and other combus-
tible liquids
vii. ANSI/UL 142, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Com-
bustible Liquids
viii. UL 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage tanks
for Petroleum products, Alcohol, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixture.
ix. ANSI/UL 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for steel
Underground Storage Tanks
x. ANSI/UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and combus-
tible liquids
xi. ANSI/UL 2085, Standard for protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and
combustible liquids
xii. BS EN 14015, Specification for the design and manufacture of site built, verti-
cal, cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks for the stor-
age of liquids at ambient temperature and above.

6.1.5. Low Pressure Tanks
i. API Specification 620, Recommended Rule for the design and construction of
Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
ii. ASME, Code for Unified Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division 1.
6.1.6. Vaults
i. UL 2245, Standard for below grade vaults for flammable liquid storage tanks
6.1.7. Powered Trucks and Forklifts
i. UL 558, Standard for Safety Industrial Trucks, internal combustion Engine pow-
ered.
ii. UL 583, Standard for Safety Electric– Battery powered Trucks.
6.1.8. Fuel Delivery Nozzles
i. Section 19 A of UL 842, Standard for Valves for Flammable Fluids.

Chapter 14
UTILITY OCCUPANCIES

2.2.4. Solar System (Photovoltaic Cell, PV) Material Test Standards
and Approval.
2.2.4.1. Acceptable Test Standards and criteria
2.2.4.1.1. All the Materials, Systems, Assemblies, Pipes and fittings, equipment,
Products and Accessories, referred to in this chapter shall be Listed, Ap-
proved and Registered by the Civil Defence Material Approval Depart-
ment.
2.2.4.1.2. There is no year of edition mentioned against any test standards. It is

the intent of Civil Defence to convey to the customers seeking laborato-
ry tests and the test laboratories to follow the “LATEST EDITION OF THE
TEST STANDARD, AS AND WHEN THEY ARE UPGRADED/REVISED/
AMENDED, TO THE DATE.”
2.2.4.2. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on roof of Lowrise buildings

i. Class B, with ANSI/UL 1703, Standard for Safety for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Mod-
ules and Panels. OR
ii. CLASS B, with IEC 61730-2, Requirements for PV modules tested under Fire con-
ditions.
2.2.4.3. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on roof of Midrise and Highrise buildings

i. Class A, with ANSI/UL 1703, Standard for Safety for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Mod-
ules and Panels. OR
ii. CLASS A, with IEC 61730-2, Requirements for PV modules tested under Fire con-
ditions.
2.2.4.4. PV cells Integrated into building (BIPV) material to be installed on roof of

Midrise and Highrise buildings shall comply with any of the following
i. Class A, with ANSI/UL 790, Standard for Standard Test Method for Roof Cover-
ings
ii. Class A, with ASTM E 108, Standard Test Method of Roof Coverings
iii. Class A, with NFPA 256, Standard Methods of fire tests of roof coverings
iv. Class A, with EN 13501-5, Classification using data from external fire exposure
to roofs.
v. Class A, with ISO 13501-5, Classification using data from external fire exposure
to roofs.
2.2.4.5. PV cells (BAPV) to be installed on façade of any buildings

i. Class B, d0, S1, with EN 13501-1, Classification using data from reaction to
fire tests
2.2.4.6. PV Systems (BAPV) OR (BIPV), as facade system to be installed on façade

of any buildings
i. Shall be tested as per Chapter 1. Table 1.14.a.

2.2.4.7. Inverters
i. IEC 62109 –1, Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power sys-
tems, and IEC 62109 –2, Particular requirements for inverters OR
ii. UL 1741, Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection
System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources

Chapter 16
SMART MONITORING SYSTEM

2.3. Specifications
2.3.1. The minimum specifications of the smart monitoring System shall be in accord-
ance with Table 16.1.
Table 16.1: Smart Monitoring System Specifications
ITEMS REQUIREMENTS
1. SIGNALS FROM 1. ALARMS
BUILDING
i. As a minimum, the following “Alarm” signals from a building shall be annunci-
ated to Civil Defence through Smart monitoring System.
a. ‘Fire Alarm’ from Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
b. ‘Low Water level’ alarm from building Fire Water Tank
c. ‘LP Gas or Natural Gas leakage’ alarm from building gas detection system
d. ‘Fire Pump in operation’ annunciation from building fire pump controller
e. ‘Diesel Fuel Low’ signal from Diesel Fire Pump controller
f. ‘Pressure Low’ signal from fire water line
g. ‘Passenger Alarm’ signal from Lift control panel
2. FAULTS
i. As a minimum, the following “Fault” signals from a building shall be annunciat-

ed to Civil Defence through Smart monitoring System.
a. ‘Fault’ from Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
b. ‘Fault’ from Fire Pump Controller
c. ‘Fault’ from LP Gas or natural gas control panel
d. ‘Fault’ from Smoke Control Panel (SCP)
e. ‘Fault’ from elevator control panel
f. ‘Fault’ from Emergency Lighting control panel
2. PROVISIONS 1. GENERAL
REQUIRED IN
THE BUILDING i. It is owner and consultant’s responsibility to provide the required features,
interfacing accessibility, protocols and necessary wiring as per smart monitor-
ing system specifications from individual Emirates’ Civil Defence. However,
following minimum features shall be available in the building for smart moni-
toring system interfacing.
ii. Smart monitoring system Interfacing panel shall be located in an approved
location, preferably next to main FACP, security rooms, reception or Emer-
gency Command Center. Interfacing panel shall not be located at the base-
ment or outside the building.
iii. A minimum space of 800mm x 800mm x 500mm shall be available at 1.5 m
above the finished floor level.
iv. There shall be excellent cellular signal coverage at the interfacing panel loca-
tion.
v. Proper terminals for electrical connectivity shall be available in the interfac-
ing panel.
vi. 230V AC power supply terminals within the interface panel shall be available.
vii. Interfacing panel shall have earthing.

ITEMS REQUIREMENTS
2. PROVISIONS 2. LOWRISE AND MIDRISE BUILDINGS
REQUIRED IN
THE BUILDING i. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the FACP shall be available. The state of
the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and
open (NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Common fire alarm from FACP
b. Common fire alarm system fault from FACP
ii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Fire Pump Controller shall be availa-
ble. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal
condition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Fire Pump in operation
b. Common system fault from controller
c. System Pressure Low
d. Diesel fuel low
e. Water tank level low
iii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Gas control panel shall be available.
The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal con-
dition and open (NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Gas leak detection
b. Common system fault from control panel
iv. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Elevator control panel shall be availa-
ble. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal
condition and open (NO) during fault condition, for
a. Common elevator fault from control panel
b. Passenger Alarm from elevator control panel.
Figure 16.1.: Typical Smart Monitoring System Concept

ITEMS REQUIREMENTS
2. PROVISIONS 3. HIGHRISE AND SUPERHIGH RISE BUILDINGS
REQUIRED IN
THE BUILDING 3.a. SMART BUILDINGS WITH OPEN PROTOCOLS
i. Where buildings are provided with FACP’s, Smoke control panel, Gas detection
panel, Fire pump controllers and elevator control panels with state of the art In-
ternet or things (IoT) features OR building has ‘Smart’ features OR building has
BMS (Building Management Systems), open protocols shall be made available to
achieve the required signal annunciation and communication as per Table 16.1.1.
ii. The acceptable open protocols shall be such as following
a. BACnet IP
b. BACnet MSTP
c. Modbus TCP
d. Modbust RTU with RS485 ports
e. Lonworks
3.b. BUILDINGS WITHOUT OPEN PROTOCOLS
i. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the FACP shall be available. The state of the
VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition and open
(NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Common fire alarm from FACP
b. Common fire alarm system fault from FACP
ii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Fire Pump Controller shall be available.
The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condi-
tion and open (NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Fire Pump in operation
b. Common fire pump system fault from controller
c. System Pressure Low
d. Diesel fuel low
e. Water tank level low
iii. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Gas control panel shall be available. The
state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during normal condition
and open (NO) during alarm condition, for
a. Gas leak detection
b. Common gas detection system fault from control panel
iv. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Smoke control panel shall be available.
tion and open (NO) during fault condition, for
a. Common system fault from control panel
v. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Elevator control panel shall be available.
tion and open (NO) during fault condition, for
a. Common elevator fault from control panel
b. Passenger Alarm from elevator control panel
vi. Dedicated volt free contacts (VFC) in the Emergency lighting control panel shall
be available. The state of the VFC should ideally be normally closed (NC) during
normal condition and open (NO) during fault condition, for
a. Common system fault from control panel

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What are the minimum requirements for exterior wall cladding materials?

What are the minimum requirements for exterior wall cladding materials?

What are some potential sources of fire that could spread to a building's exterior facade?

What are some potential sources of fire that could spread to a building's exterior facade?

4.

Façade and Exterior Wall Covering Systems

4.2. Material Tests

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a. Readily Combustible Core of the façade material (Insulation/Sealants/Panels)

4.4. Façade Approval from Civil Defence

4.4.1.6. Fire Breaks shall be provided vertically on exterior façade.

4.4.1.10. Façade installation shall be inspected throughout installation process and

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4.4.2.1. Approval of “product” or “panel” or component is manufacturer’s responsi-

4.4.3. Wall System or Wall Assembly Approval

4.4.3.1. Approval of façade wall “system” intended to be used as “assembly” on

a. Product Data – Manufacturer's Specifications, Technical Data and Materi-

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4.4.4.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit Façade specialists in house or hire

4.4.5.1. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installers and fabricators

4.4.5.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that the installation is carried out

4.4.6. Installer Qualification

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4.4.7.2. It is consultant’s responsibility to ensure that installer’s work is inspected

4.4.7.3. It is consultant’s responsibility to recruit in-house qualified façade engi-

4.4.7.5. Main consultant or Civil Defence approved House of Expertise individual

a. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 or relevant IAS criteria or ICC Specialist

4.4.8. Façade Specialist Qualifications

4.4.8.1. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence

a. Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

4.4.8.2. The Façade Specialists of Consultant’s in-house team or of Civil Defence

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4.5.1.1. Bitumen, bituminous products and flammable agents as anti-corrosion or

4.5.2. Building Fire Rating

4.5.3. Thermal Barrier

4.5.4. Cavity Fire Barrier

4.5.4.3. Cavity fire barrier shall be of Non combustible material, in accordance

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4.5.5. Fire Breaks

4.5.5.1. It is highly recommended to provide “fire breaks” where cladding materials

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4.5.7. Openings (Window, Doors, Ventilation) Flashing

4.5.7.1. Window (opening) flashing where cladding materials intersect shall be of

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4.5.9. Openings on the exterior walls

4.5.9.1. Openings on exterior walls in adjacent stories shall be separated vertically

4.5.9.2. Where a Spandrel Panel is used to satisfy the requirement in Section

4.5.9.3. Aluminium Back Pans shall not be accepted.

4.5.10. Installation of Exterior Façade Lighting

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4.5.11.1. Installation of electrical equipment such as Air Conditioning units, Kitchen

4.5.11.3. Regular maintenance of the electrical equipment shall be ensured to keep

4.5.12. Installation of Advertising Banners and Hoardings on Facade

4.5.12.1. Installation of non approved advertising billboard material on approved

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