Code of practice for fire safety of buildings (general): Exit requirements and personal hazard 2013 الطبعة
The 2013 edition of IS 1644 outlines detailed fire safety protocols for buildings, emphasizing the design of exits and measures to reduce personal risk during fires. Applicable to a broad range of structures including residential, institutional, industrial, and storage buildings, it ensures safe evacuation by specifying exit dimensions, arrangement, and fire-resistant separations. This code is vital for professionals involved in fire protection planning and building safety management across India.
The 2013 edition of IS 1644 outlines detailed fire safety protocols for buildings, emphasizing the design of exits and measures to reduce personal risk during fires. Applicable to a broad range of structures including residential, institutional, industrial, and storage buildings, it ensures safe evacuation by specifying exit dimensions, arrangement, and fire-resistant separations. This code is vital for professionals involved in fire protection planning and building safety management across India.
الجمهور
من يستخدم هذا المعيار
Fire protection specialists
Building design architects
Structural engineers
Operations and facilities managers
City and urban development planners
Construction project managers
Compliance and regulatory inspectors
المحتويات
المواضيع الرئيسية المغطاة
✓Required quantity and layout of emergency exits
✓Calculation methods for exit widths and capacities
✓Permissible travel distances to evacuation points
✓Design of fire-resistant compartments and smoke control barriers
✓Specifications for exit door fittings and locking mechanisms
✓Dedicated exit requirements for healthcare and institutional facilities
✓Exit provisions for hazardous storage and industrial spaces
✓Design standards for fire escape stairs and inclined ramps
✓Use and characteristics of horizontal exits and fire-rated doors
✓Planning exits for public assembly areas and entertainment venues
✓Standards for basement egress routes
✓Evacuation strategies for buildings with high occupant density
✓Ongoing upkeep and obstruction control of fire escape pathways
الهيكل
جدول المحتويات
1Introduction and Scope
2Terminology and Definitions
3Fundamental Exit Requirements
4Exit Dimensions and Capacity Guidelines
5Exit Quantity and Spatial Arrangement
6Maximum Travel Distance to Exits
7Design and Hardware of Exit Doors
8Fire Compartmentation and Barrier Construction
9Specialized Exit Requirements for Healthcare and Institutions
10Exiting Strategies for Storage and Risk-Prone Areas
11Fire Escape Stairways and Ramps
12Horizontal Exits and Fire/Smoke Door Specifications
13Exits in Assembly Halls and Theatrical Venues
14Egress Requirements for Basement Areas
15Inspection and Maintenance of Escape Routes
الأسئلة المتكررة
الأسئلة الشائعة حول IS 1644
?How many exits are mandated for various building classifications?▼
Detailed answer not available.
?What criteria determine the minimum width of exits as per IS 1644?▼
Detailed answer not available.
?What are the prescribed maximum travel distances to exits for different types of buildings?▼
Detailed answer not available.
?What unique exit requirements apply to hospitals and similar institutions?▼
Detailed answer not available.
?How should fire-resistant walls and smoke compartments be designed to maximize occupant safety?▼
Detailed answer not available.
✦
هل تحتاج إلى إجابات تفصيلية للبند؟
اسأل AI عن أي بند، متطلب، أو حكم في IS 1644. احصل على ردود فورية مع الاستشهاد بالبند مدعومة بمكتبتنا المفهرسة.