147Shared accommodation buildings—automatic fire suppression systems

147 Shared accommodation buildings—automatic fire suppression systems

(1) This regulation applies to a Class 3 building that is a shared accommodation building constructed, or for which a building permit was granted, before 1 July 2003.

Reg. 147(2) amended by S.R. No. 102/2023 reg. 10(1).

(2) A fire sprinkler system in accordance with deemed-to-satisfy provisions contained in clause E1D4 of the BCA Volume One must be installed throughout a shared accommodation building.

(3) This regulation must be complied with by the owner of the building.

(4) This regulation does not apply to a shared accommodation building that has a rise in storeys of not more than 2 and—

(a) the distance of travel from the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy unit is not more than 6 m—

(i) to the nearest exit; or

(ii) to a point from which travel in different directions to at least 2 exits is available; and

Reg. 147(4)(b) amended by S.R. No. 102/2023 reg. 10(2).

(b) that has a fire hose reel system in accordance with the deemed‑to‑satisfy provisions contained in clause E1D3 of the BCA Volume One or, in the case of a fire compartment having a floor area not greater than 500 m2, portable fire extinguishers to cover Class A fire risks in accordance with AS 2444—2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets—Selection and location as in force or as issued or published from time to time; and

Reg. 147(4)(c) amended by S.R. No. 102/2023 reg. 10(3).

(c) that has emergency lighting in accordance with the deemed‑to‑satisfy provisions contained in clause G4D4 or clause E4D2 of the BCA Volume One (as appropriate); and

(d) that has exit signs in accordance with the deemed-to-satisfy provisions contained in Part E4 of the BCA Volume One; and

Reg. 147(4)(e) amended by S.R. No. 75/2018 reg. 12(1).

(e) that has a management plan.

(5) This regulation does not apply to a shared accommodation building that has a rise in storeys of more than 2 and—

(a) the distance of travel from the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy unit—

(i) to the nearest exit; or

(ii) to a point from which travel in different directions to at least 2 exits is available—

is not more than 6 m; and

(b) that has building elements with a fire-resistance level of not less than 60/60/60 separating each sole-occupancy unit from—

(i) a public corridor, public lobby or the like; or

(ii) a room not within the sole-occupancy unit; or

(iii) the landing of an internal non-fire-isolated stairway; or