2.2.8 Building plans for Special Buildings

The following additional information shall be furnished / indicated in the Building Plans in addition to the items (i) to (xv) of Regulation No.2.2.7;

a) Access to fire appliances / vehicles with details of vehicular turning circle and clear motorable access way around the building of minimum 6.0 m. width;

b) Size (width) of main and alternate staircases, wherever necessary, along with balcony approach, corridor, ventilated lobby approach;

c) Location and details of lift enclosures;

d) Location and size of fire lift;

e) Smoke stop lobby / door, where provided;

f) Refuge chutes, refuse chamber, service duct, etc.;

(#) Clarification issued vide Order - CR 236/18 (Part 2), dt. 23rd December, 2021

g) Vehicular parking spaces;

h) Refuge area, if any;

i) Details of Building Services :- Air-conditioning system with position of fire dampers, mechanical ventilation system, electrical services, boilers, gas pipes etc. ;

j) Details of exits including provision of ramps, etc. for hospitals and buildings requiring special fire protection measures;

k) Location of generator, transformer and switch gear room;

l) Smoke exhauster system, if any;

m) Details of fire alarm system network;

n) Location of centralized control, connecting all fire alarm systems, built in fire protection arrangements and public address system etc.;

o) Location and dimensions of static water storage tank and pump room along with fire service inlets for mobile pump and water storage tank;

p) Location and details of fixed fire protection installations such as sprinklers, wet risers, hose reels, drenchers, C02 installation etc.;

q) Location and details of first aid, fire-fighting equipment‘s / installations;

r) Certificate of structural engineer about structural and earthquake safety;

s) Clearance certificate from the Chief Fire Officer of the Authority or Director of Fire services, as the case may be.