Frequently Asked Questions - FIRE SAFETY DIVISION Page 2
The submission of Automatic Gaseous Fire Suppression System (AGFSS) calculations to JBPM is made after the appointment of the contractor is implemented. However, calculations for other systems such as hose reel, wet riser and sprinkler system must be submitted at an early stage together with the M&E plan.
After the appointment of the contractor, a complete AGFSS plan such as schematic, isometric and calculation plans must be submitted immediately.
Fire Safety Installation Requirements (PKK) are uniform throughout the country according to the Tenth Schedule of the Fire Safety Act 1984 (Amendment 2021).
The installation of a fireman's switch must be in accordance with Sections 240(1) & 240(2) of the Fire Protection Act 1984 (Amended 2021).
Based on UUK 240, the function of the firemen switch is to disconnect the electrical power supply to the floor or zone in question. The use of a contactor or shunt trip is permitted as long as it complies with UUK 240.
The concerned party may refer to the Fire Safety Division, Headquarters if they have any questions.
Standard plans (without site plans) are processed and approved at the JBPM Headquarters level and can be used nationwide. Submit the approved standard plan to the state JBPM along with a site plan showing access to fire equipment and the location of fire hydrants. The state JBPM no longer needs to provide comments on the standard plan except for access and fire hydrants.
For fire brigade access and fire hydrants, the Public Works Department must discuss with the State Fire and Rescue Department for the placement of both items.
The maximum distance from hose reel to hose reel is set at 50 meters because this distance will meet the coverage of the hose reel based on MS 1489-1. The location of the hose reel is planned based on the overall coverage of the hose reel which can cover the entire floor plan and is marked on the architectural plan.
The following things should be taken into account when planning the location of the hose reel:
I. The path to the hose reel must not be obstructed by any equipment or devices;
ii. The position of interior walls, partitions, storage racking and other obstructions that may limit hose reel coverage.
Test report
report) fire fighting pumps from UL, FM and MS 2616 testing laboratories are
accepted for the purpose of obtaining a Fire Safety Certificate (certificate
material).
Until now
There are 25 pump Fire Safety Certificates that have been approved by
JBPM as follows:
|
No. |
Company Name |
Number of Certificates Approved |
Standards |
|
1 |
Castle Norm Pumps S/B |
5 |
MS 2616 |
|
2 |
Bosche Far East S/B |
2 |
UL448 |
|
3 |
Yamanashi S/B |
7 |
MS 2616 |
|
4 |
Synergy Corp Energy S/B |
2 |
UL448 |
|
5 |
Mac Tech S/B |
2 |
UL448 |
|
6 |
Ebara Pump |
1 |
UL448 |
|
7 |
HL Energy |
1 |
UL448 |
|
8 |
Global Meltdown |
1 |
UL448/FM |
|
9 |
CRS Engineering S/B |
1 |
UL448/FM 1319 |
|
10 |
LTE Team Engineering S/B |
1 |
MS 2616 |
|
11 |
ETA |
2 |
UL448/FM 1319 |
|
|
TOTAL TOTAL |
25 |
|
Pdetermination tolerance Grade 1U is in accordance with the provisions of MS 2616. Therefore, compliance should be based on MS 2616 until amendments are made to the standard.
To date, 3 pump companies have passed the test based on tolerance grade 1U as follows:
|
No. |
Company Name |
Number of Pumps that passed |
Standards |
Grade 1U |
|
1. |
Castle Norm Pumps S/B |
5 |
MS 2616 |
Passed |
|
2. |
LTE Team Engineering S/B |
1 |
MS 2616 |
Passed |
|
3. |
Yamanashi S/B |
7 |
MS 2616 |
Passed |
Fire contractor registration involves a legal issue, namely the JBPM Act in the process of obtaining gazettement of regulations relating to fire contractor registration as The source of its implementation. Currently, the Regulation has been sent to the Attorney General's office for review and will be enforced after it is gazetted.
– Evacuation Method
– Refuge floor requirements (area/floor of protection)
– Use of elevators for emergency evacuation (evacuation lift)
– Assembly area requirements
The existing Building Evacuation Guidelines (GP) are being improved. The new Guidelines will take into account all the proposed matters including the use of Evacuation Lifts in accordance with International Standards such as NFPA, British Standard, Singapore Fire Code and others.
(submitting person), however Malaysian Standards shall be given priority
according to UUK 257, UUKBS 1984. The use of standards other than Malaysian Standards,
must obtain permission from JBPM.
The Regulations and Guidelines for Fire Certificate applications and renewals were gazetted on 30 September 2020, namely the Fire Service (Fire Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 PU(A) 290/2020.
FC and Renewal Applications can be made by the Applicant himself, consisting of the Owner, Occupant or Person Who Has Full Management of the Designated Premises.
Requirements elevator landing door is not the same as a fire door because elevator doors are not used for exit purposes. JBPM informed that the need
fire rated elevator landing door is in accordance with UUK 152.
JBPM has issued a circular regarding the decision elevator landing door as follows on 20/7/2017:
I.
Elevator landing doors without insulation for elevators that open into protected lobbies;
ii.
Insulated elevator landing doors for elevators that open directly into the building without a protected lobby.
The water flow rate for wet riser is 500 lpm each landing valve at the maximum rate 3 landing valve opened simultaneously. The main purpose 3 way landing valve at the highest level is for the purpose of testing the 1500 lpm water flow and not for fire fighting purposes.
JBPM has no obstacles with jtotal water flow for 3 way landing valve wet riser 2,250 lpm. However, the design must be in accordance with MS 1489-2 and any changes to the water flow must be amended to MS 1489-2 first.
The Regulations and Guidelines for Fire Certificate applications and renewals were gazetted on 30 September 2020, namely the Fire Service (Fire Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 PU(A) 290/2020.
Phased applications are permitted if each phase is equipped with a separate fire safety installation system according to the phase.
Applicants are advised to discuss with JBPM on a case-to-case basis.
Architectural plans (passive) and M&E plans (active) are important instruments for inspection, enforcement and insurance purposes. Therefore, the applicant must submit either as-built drawings or passive and active measured drawings to JBPM as per the normal process for review and subsequent certification.
According to MS 1910 when a building is equipped with a system sprinkler then the entire building needs to be installed sprinkler except for some parts that are excluded according to clauses 4.1.1 & 4.1.2.
Therefore, the switch room needs to be equipped with a system sprinkler unless equipped with another extinguishing system equivalent to the system sprinkler if the entire building is equipped with a system sprinkler.
The SPKA Service Provider Concession has been resumed from 25/10/2021 to 24/10/2024. The notification letter was issued on 3/11/2021.
| Use of Premises | Size | Place |
| 1. Library | More than 2000 square meters (total floor area) | All of Malaysia |
| 2. Hospitals and Nursing Homes | (i) 2000 square meters and above (total floor area) (ii) 5 floors and above | All of Malaysia |
| 3. Hotels | (i) Open corridor – 100 rooms and more per block (ii) Other designs – (a) 2 storeys to 3 storeys with 101 rooms and more (b) 4 floors and above with 51 rooms and above | All of Malaysia |
4. Hostels and Dormitories | (i) Open corridor – (a) 10 floors and more or 5000 square meters and more (total floor area) (ii) Other designs – (a) 6 floors and more or 3000 square meters and more (total floor area) | All of Malaysia |
| 5. Office | Height 30 meters and more or 10,000 square meters and more (total gross floor area) | |
| 6. Shop | 2000 square meters and more (total floor area) | |
| 7. Factory | (i) 1 floor – 2000 square meters and more (total floor area) and which has an automatic sprinkler system installed; (ii) 2 floors and more – 2000 square meters and more (total floor area) and which automatic spraying system installed; (iii) Factory complex – Hazardous processes | All of Malaysia |
| 8. Assembly Place | (i) Buildings below self-clearance level of 1000 square metres and above (total floor area) (ii) Assembly places of 2000 square meters and more (total floor area) | All of Malaysia |
| 9. Storage and General | (i) Underground car parks of 2000 square metres and above (total floor area) and which are equipped with an automatic sprinkler system (ii) 1000 square meters and more (total floor area) or 7000 cubic meters and more and which have an automatic sprinkler system installed | All of Malaysia |
The enforcement of fire pumps having a Fire Safety Installation Certificate was enforced on 13/4/2021. It applies to all projects, both government and private.
According to BS 7671: Requirement for Electrical Installation, Toggle Fireman Switch should be in the OFF position and at the top fireman switch.
According to MS 1910 when a building is equipped with a system sprinkler then the entire building needs to be installed sprinkler except for some parts that are excluded according to clauses 4.1.1 & 4.1.2.
Therefore, the switch room for buildings equipped with a system sprinkler needs to be installed on entire building unless equipped with another equivalent extinguishing system sprinkler.
If the switch room is in a building that is not equipped with a system sprinkler
Therefore, it is not necessary to install a fixed gas installation system unless determined by a stakeholder, for example TNB.
JBPM can adopt the CPC issued by JKR for applications certificate fire department if the architectural and M&E plans of the relevant premises have been certified by JBPM.
The purpose of issuing a fire certificate is to ensure that the fire safety system installed on the premises is in good condition and functioning properly.
The Uniform Building By-Laws (Amendment) 2021 were gazetted on 31/12/2021.
JBPM will hold an information session for fire officers and industry players, especially PSP and SP, in the near future.