(NAR) VOL. 29 NO. 1/ JANUARY - MARCH 18
Section 12.2.5.5.2 The aisle access way between rows of seating shall have a clear width of not less than 12 in. (305mm), and this minimum shall be increased as a function of row length in accordance with SectionsWHEREAS, the National Building Code of the Philippines provides that:
12.2.5.5.4, 12.2.5.5.5 and 12.2.5.5.6.
Section 12.2.5.5.5.1 The 12 in. (305 mm) minimum clear width of aisle access way specified in 12.2.5.5.2 shall be increased by 0.3 in (7.6mm) for every seat over a total of 14 but shall not be required to exceed 22 in (560mm)
Section 12.2.5.5.6 Rows of seating served by an aisle or doorway at one end only shall have a path of travel not exceeding 30 ft (9. 1m) in length from any seat to an aisle.
12.2.5.5.6.1 The 12 in. (305 mm) minimum clear width of aisle access way specified in 12.2.5.5.2 shall be increased by 0.6 in. (15mm) for every seat over a total of seven.
“The number of seats between aisles may be increased to thirty (30) where exit doors are provided along each side aisle of the row of seats at the rate of one (1) pair of exit doors for every five (5) rows of seats, provided further that the distance between seats back to back is at least 1.00 meter. Such exit doors shall provide a minimum clear width of 1.70 meters”.WHEREAS, the increase of number of seats to more than fourteen in a row would mean an increase of occupants and it will decrease the movement of the occupants during fire evacuation. Chapter 12.4.2.1 of the NFPA 101-UFE SAFETY CODE requires Smoke Control as one of the safety features for New Places of Assembly.
1. SeatingSection 10.2.8.8 PROTECTION
a. The aisle access way between rows of seating shall have a clear width of not less than 305 mm and this minimum shall be increased by 7.6 mm for every seat over a total of 14 but shall not exceed 560 mm;
b. Rows of seating served by aisles or doorways at both ends shall not exceed 100 seats per row;
c. Rows of seating served by an aisle or doorway at one end only shall have a path of travel not exceeding 9m in length, measured from the farthest seat to an aisle.
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F. SMOKE MANAGEMENT
INSP MARLO H. SERITO Member (On OBC Training) | SINSP EDNA M. CONSULTA Member (On OAC Training) |
(SGD) SINSP BRANDO T. BALLEDO Member | (SGD) SINSP RODOLFO D. PFLEIDER, JR Member |
(SGD) CINSP JAN GARRY D. LUNAS Member | (SGD) CINSP CESAR M. PATROCINIO, JR Member |
(SGD) ENGR. ARIEL T. MIRANDA Member | (SGD) SSUPT ROMEL C. TRADIO Member |
(SGD) SSUPT JESUS P. FERNANDEZ Member | (SGD) SSUPT JERRY D. CANDIDO Member |
(SGD) SSUPT JOSE S. EMBANG, JR Member | SSUPT ALAN N. ALADANO Vice-Chairman |
(SGD) SSUPT FELIXBERTO F. ABRENICA Director for Fire Safety and Prevention Chairman, FCTS/TWG | |
Recommend Approval: | |
(SGD) LEONARD R. BANAGO Fire Director (DSC) Chief, BFP | |
Approved: | |
(SGD) USEC. CATALINO S. CUY OIC, DILG |