UFC 3-600-01
26 September 2006
h. Smoke control methods and smoke control systems,
i.
Fire alarm system (the type of alarm system and location of the fire
alarm equipment),
j.
Fire detection system (the type of detection system and location of
k. Standpipe systems and fire extinguishers,
l.
Interior finish ratings,
m. Connection to and description of base fire alarm reporting system.
n. Identify the various occupancies and hazardous areas associated
with the facility,
o. Coordination with security and antiterrorism requirements,
p. Fire Department access.
Note: When directed by the cognizant fire protection engineer (FPE), projects
with little or no fire protection considerations may not require a fire protection
design analysis.
1-4.1
100% Design Submission.
The project FPE must review the 100% design submission of plans and
specifications and certify in writing that the design is in compliance with this UFC
and all applicable criteria. This certification letter must be submitted with the
100% submission.
1-5
SERVICES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE PROTECTION
ENGINEERS.
Major projects require the design services and review of a qualified fire protection
engineer. Projects involving design or modification of, fire rated construction, fire
detection, fire suppression, or life safety systems require the services and review
of a qualified fire protection engineer. A qualified fire protection engineer is an
integral part of the design team, and must be involved in every aspect of the
design as it relates to fire protection. This includes, but is not limited to, building
code analysis, life safety code analysis, design of automatic detection and
suppression systems, water supply analysis, and a multi-discipline review of the
entire project. For the purposes of meeting this requirement, a qualified fire
protection engineer is defined as an individual meeting one of the following
conditions:
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