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MIL-HDBK-1008B
1.4
Design Analyses.  A fire protection design analysis is required for
all designs and shall address the fire protection requirements of the project
as required by this handbook.  The fire protection design analysis shall be
summarized and submitted separate from other disciplines.  Where applicable,
the following minimum fire protection provisions shall be discussed:
a)
Type of construction,
b)
Height and area limitations,
c)
Classification of occupancy,
d)
Building separation or exposure protection,
e)
Specific compliance with MIL-HDBK-1008B and National Fire Codes,
f)  Requirements for fire-rated walls, fire-rated doors, fire
dampers with their fire-resistive ratings,
g)
NFPA 101,
h)
Analysis of automatic suppression systems and protected areas,
i)
Water supplies,
j)
k)  Fire alarm system (the type of alarm system and location of the
fire alarm equipment and fire zones),
l)  Fire detection system (the type of detection system and
location of detectors and fire zones),
m)
Standpipe systems and fire extinguishers,
n)
Interior finish ratings,
o)
Connection to and description of base fire alarm reporting
system.
Note:
When directed by the cognizant fire protection engineer,
projects with little or no fire protection considerations shall
not require a fire protection design analysis.
1.5
Services and Qualifications of Fire Protection Engineers.  Major
projects require the services and review of a qualified fire protection
engineer.  In addition, projects which involve design or modification of fire
detection, fire suppression, or life safety systems shall require the services
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