Best Practices for Project Management, Design, and Construction of ...

• Treatment of listed floor slab assemblies that use rebar in lieu of wire mesh;
• Fire-rated details for edge of slab that match the listing; and
• Doors that must open 180° because they open into an 8-foot corridor.
Drawing Content
Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the information provided on the fire and life
safety drawings should provide a clear description of how the project complies with the various
provisions of the CBC. Some of the general information for the project may also appear on the
drawing title sheet. Also, much of the specific information will be contained in the body of drawing
details and schedules. It is not necessary to provide redundant information, but it is important to
provide information that describes the basis of life safety design and is coordinated in a manner
that is clear and complete. The following outlines the information that should be covered on the
fire and life safety drawings by CBC chapters.
Provisions of CBC Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy Classification
Include the following information:
• Occupancy groups of building and spaces within building:
• Occupancy separation location and rating;
• Special provisions based on occupancy group, including construction, height, and areas;
• Smoke compartment partition locations and calculations of areas as required for 1
occupancies, including length and width of smoke zones;
• Location of building on property;
• Required components of fire sprinkler and standpipe systems;
• Required features of fire alarm and smoke detection systems;
• Required components of egress signage; and
• Locations of and requirements for special hazards or hazardous materials that affect the
occupancy classifications.
Provisions of CBC Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and
Occupancy
Include the following information:
• Requirements for atria spaces (when part of design) including:
o components of smoke control system,
o separation of atria from other spaces, and
o means of egress from and through atria.
• Special requirements for high-rise buildings and hospital buildings over 75 feet tall
including:
o fire department access locations,
o special alarm and communication features,
o location and components of central control station,
(OSHPD Best Practices) Page 25 DRAFT FINAL, Sept. 2011