DCC50252- Notes

Emergency power systems

2.1.3.
Identify the

classes of
fire

Class of fire

Fires are classified into four
groups according to sources
of fuel: Class A, B, C, D based
on the type of fuel source.
Table below describes the
classifications of fire which
can be used in making hazard
assessment.

Class of fire

Class of fire

A fire occurs out of sudden in
the building, as a technical

staff, what are your actions to
prevent the fire from
spreading quickly?

2.2 IDENTIFY The rules of fire
THE RULES OF prevention by
Fire & Rescue
FIRE Departmentof
PREVENTION Malaysia and
Uniform Building

by Law

Rules of fire
prevention

by Fire &
Rescue
Department
of Malaysia

Malaysia Fire & Rescue
Department (FRDM)

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Jabatan
Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia) is the fire and
rescue services agency in Malaysia.
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FRDM :

to provide effective and efficient fire
prevention and fire-fighting services,
enforcement of law related to fire safety and fire-
fighting as well as humanitarian services.
THE OBJECTIVE OF FIRE SAFETY DIVISION (FSD) IN
FRDM :
to ensure premises adhered to fire safety and
preventive measures in accordance to Uniform
Building By Laws (UBBL 1984) or other related laws.

Fire Safety Division (FSD)

Action taken by FSD to achieve its objective :
a.To study and certified newly designed building by
ensuring that it complies to fire requirements.
b.To coordinate and analyses the effectiveness of
standards and code of practice used.
c.To monitor and coordinate the study of plan and
issuing letter of recommendation for Certificate of
Fitness for Occupation at the state level.
d.To coordinate, organize and prepare educational
guidelines in its efforts to enhance public
awareness on the importance of the fire
prevention..

Uniform Building By Law
(UBBL) 1984

The objectives behind the formulation of the UBBL 1984 :
1.Set a standardized building regulations for the whole of
Malaysia and applicable to all Local Authorities and
building professional.
2.Clarify line of legal responsibilities for the buildings with
clear definitions on the Principal Submitting Persons.
3.Regulate architechtural, structural, health and safety,
fire protection capabilities and constructional
requirements of buildings ; with clear references to the
approved standards.
4.Expedite the processing and building approvals and
occupation of buildings

CONTENT UBBL 1984

Part I Preliminary
Part ii Submission of plans for approval
Part iii Space, light and ventilation
Part iv Temporary works in connection with building operations
Part v Structural requirements
Part vi Constructional requirements
Part vii Fire requirements
Part viii Fire alarm, fire detection etc
Part ix Miscellaneous

Fire Prevention Procedure

In case of fire :
1.pull the fire alarm station.
2.If it is safe and you are trained to do so, use the
correct fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
3.Begin evaquation procedures as described below.
4.Once evaquated, inform the authorities of the location
and nature of the fire, the unsafe exits, persons
requiring existance and other pertinent details.
5.Remain available to the responding security agents to
provide details for the incident report.

Fire Prevention Procedure

In the event of a fire alarm in your building :
1.Secure any hazardous materials before leaving and
perform any required equipments shutdown procedures.
2.Evacuate the premises in a swift, orderly fashion using
the nearest safe exit.
3.DO NOT use the elevators.
4.Follow the instructions of the evacuation team.
5.Provide assistance to persons with disabilities or with
special needs.
6.Move completely away from the building. Go to the
designated meeting point, as directed by the evacuation
team, or move at least 100 metres away from building.

Thank You

DCC50252:
BUILDING
SERVICES

MDM ADILEN @ LUCIA BT SUIL

Lecturer

Dept. of Civil Engineering, POLISAS

Chapter 2
Fire Safety
and
Prevention
System

Lesson
Objective

The fire safety and
prevention system
The rules of fire
prevention
Fire appliance
symbols
The losses caused
by fire

Course Learning Outcome

At the end of this topic students will be able to:
CLO1: Choose appropriate building services system with
consideration of safety procedures, rules and regulation by
the authority
CLO2: Identify building services system with consideration of
the environmental impact

2.1 FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION
SYSTEM

2.1.1. The causes & spreading of fire
2.1.2. Fire prevention system in the building
2.1.3. The classes of fire

2.2 THE RULES OF FIRE PREVENTION

2.2.1. The rules of fire prevention by Fire & Rescue
Department of Malaysia (BOMBA) and Uniform
Building by Law

2.3 FIRE APPLIANCE SYMBOLS

2.3.1. The fire appliance symbols in escape route for a
building
2.3.2. Fire appliance symbols in a building plan
2.3.3. The emergency action plan

2.4 THE LOSSES CAUSED BY FIRE

2.4.1. Several losses caused by fire
2.4.2. The fire preventive measures towards the
community
2.4.3. The importance of fire safety to the community

2.3 FIRE The fire
APPLIANCE appliance
SYMBOLS symbols in
escape route
for a building
Fire appliance
symbols in a
building plan
The
emergency
action plan

2.3.1.
Fire
appliance
symbols in
escape
route for a
building

fire appliance symbols in
escape route

Emergency E
xit Emergency Exit
Directional Arrow
(Right)
First Aid
Emergency Exit
(Left)

Emergency Exit Emergency
Directional Arrow Telephone

fire appliance symbols in
escape route

Fire Extinguis
er Fire Alarm Call
Point

Fire Emergency Fire Hose Reel
Call Dail 999
In case of fire, DO
Fire Ladder NOT use the elevator

2.3.2.
Fire appliance

symbols in a
building plan

SMALL OFFICE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

2.3.2.
The
Emergency
Action Plan

THE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Every premises should have a disaster management
plan / manual or emergency response (action) plan
(ERP) that can be implemented in cases of fires or
other disaster. The ERP provided must be adequate
with local available resources such as personnel
strength, equipment and facilities.
Comply with legal requirements: :

1.Fire Services Act 1988
2.Uniform Building By-Laws 1984
3.Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

THE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

3 things to be considered in preparing the ERP:-
1.VACANT - plan to vacate the building/ premises/
workplace by evacuate the people.
2.DISASTER - any incident whether natural or human
factor, which occurs suddenly and causes injury or death
and damage to the property and the environment and
causes disruption to daily work activities.
3.ASSEMBLY POINT - a gathering place that is a location
away from the location of fire / disaster. Areas that are
safe and protected from fire / disaster hazards.

What is an Evacuation Plan?

Evacuation means exiting a facility as directly and safely as
possible. Evacuation is appropriate when conditions inside a
structure pose a threat to the health and safety of building
occupants and leaving the facility is safer than remaining inside
of it.

An emergency evacuation plan aims to prepare employees
with information that enables them to evacuate a building as

quickly and safely as possible. Every employees should be
familiar with several ways to leave the building and know a safe

meeting place outside the building.

Sample: PMKu's EMERGENCY LAYOUT PLAN





Suggest a suitable
fire appliances
and sketch an
emergency exit

route for the floor
plan attached

2.4 THE Several losses
LOSSES caused by fire
CAUSED BY The fire
preventive
FIRE measures
towards
community
The
importance of
fire safety to
the community

2.4.1.
Several
losses
caused by

fire

Several Losses by Fire

Fires can cause devastating
destruction

And if there is a flammable material
on the other side, it can heat up and
cause a fire to spread into a
neighbouring room or building.

Several Losses by Fire
Loss of life

Several Losses by Fire

Affected
economic growth

Several Losses by Fire

Damage to
property

Several Losses by Fire

Injuries

Stages for Burns and Scorches

2.4.2.
The fire
preventive
measures
towards
community

Purpose

Fire preventive
measures is to prevent
an actual fire accident
from happening

General safety measures

Never pile or lay material in a way that it
covers or blocks access to firefighting
equipment.
Make sure to use only approved containers
for the separation and disposal of
combustible refuse. Remember to always
replace the lid.
Never store flammable materials within 10
feet of a building structure.
Stack and pile all materials in orderly and
stable piles.

General safety measures

Never let unnecessary combustible materials
get accumulated.
Make a periodic clean-up of entire work site
and keep grass and weeds under control.
Regularly dispose of combustible debris and
scrap from your work area.
Use only approved containers and tanks for
storage, handling and transport of combustible
and flammable liquid.
Always perform evaluation procedures before
performing operations that present fire hazards
like welding.

2.4.3.
The
importance
of fire
safety to
the
community



Why is Fire Safety Important?

Fire safety is important and necessary in the workplace in order
to prevent and protect against the destruction caused by fire.
Fire safety reduces the risk of injury and building damage that
fires can cause.

Fire safety is important in order to:
1.Reduce the risk of injury to employees and customers
2.Reduce damage to facility/building
3.Protect against possible fines
4.Protect against losing customers’ trust
5.Protect employee jobs that would be lost due to extensive
building damage

Why is Fire Safety Important?

Fire safety is important and necessary in the workplace in order
to prevent and protect against the destruction caused by fire.
Fire safety reduces the risk of injury and building damage that
fires can cause.

Fire safety is important in order to:
1.Reduce the risk of injury to employees and customers
2.Reduce damage to facility/building
3.Protect against possible fines
4.Protect against losing customers’ trust
5.Protect employee jobs that would be lost due to extensive
building damage

Plan and suggest ways
to increase fire safety

awareness to the
community