FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY DESIGN STANDARDS Release 1.0 April 2011 Released by: Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44195 All information within this Document is considered CONFIDENTIAL and PROPRIETARY. By receipt and use of this Document, the recipient agrees not to divulge any of the information herein and attached hereto to persons other than those within the recipients’ organization that have specific need to know for the purposes of reviewing and referencing this information. Recipient also agrees not to use this information in any manner detrimental to the interests of Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic Design Standards Copyright © 2011 By the Cleveland Clinic These Standards, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic Design Standards: Fire Protection and Life Safety The following pages contain guidelines for the design and construction of new and renovated facilities at all domestic Cleveland Clinic locations. They shall be used by A/E firms in the preparation of drawings and specifications for construction of facilities. The general purpose of Design Standards is to provide minimal criteria for design, materials, and equipment at Cleveland Clinic facilities regarding Codes and FM Global compliance, warranty, approved products, execution and uniformity. The Standards are not Contract Specifications, but used to prepare more detailed, project specific specifications. The Standards are intended to be used to address system design aspects of equipment that Cleveland Clinic desires to standardize among facilities, and identify prohibited materials and construction practices. The use of these Standards is mandatory for all design or maintenance projects. Deviations are discouraged. If project conditions arise which require a deviation, it shall be thoroughly documented by the user and submitted to Cleveland Clinic for review and approval using the Design Standards Revision Request document. Additionally, all Cleveland Clinic staff, architects, engineers, and contractors are encouraged to participate in the ongoing development of these guidelines by communicating any suggestions by use of the Revision Request document. CLEVELAND CLINIC FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 1 2.2 Application............................................................................................................ 1 2.3 Applicable Codes, Standards, Guidelines, and References ................................. 2 2.4 Equipment ............................................................................................................ 2 2.5 Cleveland Clinic Contacts..................................................................................... 3 2.6 Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 3 2.7 Definitions............................................................................................................. 3 2.8 Fire Protection during Construction and Renovation ............................................ 4 2.9 Document Submittal ............................................................................................. 4 2.10 Role of the Fire Protection Engineer..................................................................... 7 2.11 Permitting ............................................................................................................. 7 3 BUILDING FEATURES ............................................................................................. 8 3.1 Construction Type ................................................................................................ 8 3.2 Occupancy Classification ..................................................................................... 8 3.3 Smoke Barriers, Smoke Partitions, and Fire Barriers ........................................... 8 3.4 Interior Finish and Furnishings ........................................................................... 10 3.5 Smoke Control Systems ..................................................................................... 11 3.6 Health Care Suites ............................................................................................. 11 3.7 Horizontal Exits................................................................................................... 12 3.8 Elevators ........................................................................................................... 13 3.9 Protection of Openings ....................................................................................... 14 3.10 Doors.................................................................................................................. 14 3.11 Firestopping........................................................................................................ 14 3.12 Sprayed on Fireproofing ..................................................................................... 14 4 SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 14 4.1 Linen Storage Rooms......................................................................................... 14 4.2 Storage Rooms................................................................................................... 14 4.3 Laundry and Rubbish Chutes ............................................................................. 15 4.4 Trash Collection Rooms ..................................................................................... 16 4.5 Technology Rooms (IT Rooms).......................................................................... 16 4.6 Electrical Rooms................................................................................................. 17 4.7 Health Care Corridor Alcoves............................................................................. 17 4.8 High-Rise Buildings ............................................................................................ 18 4.9 Laboratories........................................................................................................ 18 4.10 Atriums and Other Vertical Openings ................................................................. 19 4.11 Food Preparation Facilities................................................................................. 19 4.12 Pharmacies......................................................................................................... 19 4.13 Utility Rooms and Shop Areas............................................................................ 20 4.14 Health Care Gift Shops....................................................................................... 20 4.15 Behavioral Health Areas and Holding Areas ...................................................... 20 4.16 On-Call Rooms................................................................................................... 20 5 MEANS OF EGRESS .............................................................................................. 21 5.1 Travel Distance................................................................................................... 21 5.2 Number of Exits .................................................................................................. 21 5.3 Corridors............................................................................................................. 21 5.4 Stairs .................................................................................................................. 21 5.5 Exit Signage ....................................................................................................... 22 6 WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION ......................................................... 22 6.1 Adequacy of Water Supply ................................................................................. 22 6.2 Capacity ............................................................................................................. 23 6.3 Fire Pumps ......................................................................................................... 23 6.4 Distribution System............................................................................................. 24 6.5 Hydrants ............................................................................................................. 25 6.6 Fire Department Connection............................................................................... 26 6.7 Backflow Preventers for Fire Protection Systems............................................... 26 6.8 Forward Flow Test Connections......................................................................... 26 6.9 Pressure Reducing Valves ................................................................................. 27 7 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS ......................................................................... 27 7.1 Design Criteria.................................................................................................... 27 7.2 Zoning Requirements ........................................................................................