Fire Protection Engineering Standards

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Building Codes & Industry Standards

Denver Service Center (DSC) Requirements

Code Analysis

A Code Analysis is required and shall be based on I codes and applicable NFPA Standards (National Fire Protection Association). The Code Analysis shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
- Project Description
- Occupancy Classification
- Decorative Structures
- Design - Unique Aspects
- Doors
- Egress
- Elevators
- Finishes
  - Ceiling
  - Floor
  - Interior Wall
- Fire Alarm
  - Communication System
  - Detection
- Fire Department Access
- Fire Resistive Separations
- Power
  - Emergency
  - Standby
- Smoke Management Description
- Suppression Systems
- Windows
Evaluate the application of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC).
- Consult with the Park/Region and include the DSC Natural Resource Specialist and Interdisciplinary Team.

Sprinklers

Wet pipe sprinkler systems are preferred.
A double check backflow preventer is required on sprinkler systems.
Sprinkler control valves shall be electrically supervised.
Allowed sprinkler piping shall be Copper, Schedule 40 steel, or plastic.
Dry Pipe and PreAction Systems
- Joints shall be threaded or cut groove (no roll groove).
- All pendent heads shall be dry pendants.
- All piping shall be sloped to drain to the main riser.
- Low point drains shall be minimized and shall be configured as drum drips.

Resources

Code Equivalencies are encouraged. Prepared by the Architect-Engineer (AE) for approval by the Regional Fire Marshal (Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)).
Fire modeling is encouraged to allow equivalent fire and life safety systems, especially in historical structures.
Systems should strive to minimize required inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Gravity water supply systems preferred. Or use combined fire and domestic systems with commercial pumps. Least preferred are dedicated fire pumps.

Government Directives & Government Standards

Department of the Interior (DOI) Policies

DOI will discontinue the purchase and use of products containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) whenever feasible, paying particular attention to firefighting foam.

National Park Service (NPS) Requirements

NPS Management Policies 2006 - The Guide to Managing the National Park System

Chapter 5 Cultural Resource Management
- 5.3.1.2 Fire Detection, Suppression, and Post-fire Rehabilitation and Protection
Chapter 9 Park Facilities
- 9.1.8. Structural Fire Protection and Suppression
- 9.4.2. Museum Collections Management Facilities

Director's Orders (DOs)

Handbooks, Reference Manuals (RMs), Strategies, Plans, & other Professional Materials

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