Form
Firefighting facilities checklist
F5 FM
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F5 SC Firefighting Facilities Checklist 3 September 2018
This check sheet is not mandatory but should be completed and included with other documentation that is
required as part of the building consent process. It is intended that this information form part of the Fire
Engineering Brief process as detailed within the International Fire Engineering Guidelines.
The applicant is to complete Part A and B before consulting with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Part C will
be completed in consultation with a Fire and Emergency representative.
The representative will be appointed by the Fire Region in which the building will be located. Please refer to
the telephone directory white pages for contact details under FIRE SERVICE.
Disclaimer: Please note that neither Fire and Emergency, nor any member or representative of Fire and
Emergency assumes responsibility for the accuracy of this Firefighting facilities checklist. The role of the Fire
and Emergency with the checklist is to be carried out in conjunction with the applicant. While Fire and
Emergency endeavours to carry out these functions accurately, we do not assume responsibility for the
information or claims contained on this checklist.
Part A
(to be completed by applicant)
Administration
1. Property address
Street number
Lot number
Street name
Town/suburb
City/Region
Premises / Company
name
2. Applicant details
Applicant name
Street number
Street name
Town/suburb
City/Region
Phone number
Fax number
Mobile number
Email address
3. Project details
Tick the appropriate box
New building
Addition/alterations
Change of use
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Building use
1. Building description
Number of floors above lowest final exit
Number of basement floors
Floor area (largest floor)
m
2
2. Predominant building use
Tick the appropriate box
Residential, apartment, terrace
Transient sleeping hotel, motel, boarding house, hostels
Community care rest home, hospital
Community public, church, school, recreation
Merchandising shop, shopping centre, exhibitions
Industrial factory, office
Other (please specify)
3. Does building require a liquor license?
Yes
No
4. Owner details (if different from applicant)
Owner name
Street number
Street name
Town/Suburb
City/Region
Phone number
Fax number
Mobile number
Email address
5 (a). All buildings
Tick the appropriate box
Are hazardous substances stored?
Yes
No
Are early childhood facilities provided?
Yes
No
Is specialised care for people with a disability provided?
Yes
No
Is specialised nursing, medical or geriatric care provided?
Yes
No
Are people in lawful detention?
Yes
No
Does the building have a sprinkler system compliant with NZS 4541:2013 or NZS 4515:2009?
If Yes, go to section 5 (c) on the next page. If No, go to section 5 (b) on the next page.
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5 (b). Unsprinklered buildings
Tick the appropriate box
Are there facilities for more than 10 employees?
Yes
No
Do 100 or more people gather?
Yes
No
Is accommodation provided for more than 5 people?
Yes
No
5 (c). Sprinklered buildings
Tick the appropriate box
Do 100 or more people gather in a common venue?
Yes
No
If you have replied Yes to any of the questions in sections 5 (a, b and c), the building will require an evacuation
scheme as required under Subpart 4 Evacuation schemes, of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.
6. Firefighting water
Refer Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice NZS PAS 4509:2008.
Fire and Emergency use only
6.1 Scale of proposed building works
Agree with values
Does the proposed building work increase the maximum Firecell Area?
If Yes continue completing section 6.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Does the proposed building work increase the Fire Load Energy Density
(FLED) in the largest Firecell?
If Yes continue completing section 6.
Yes
No
Yes
No
If No to both questions, do not continue with section 6, go straight to Part C on page 5.
Yes
No
6.2 Detail which method from NZS PAS 4509:2008 is being used:
Method 1 used, go to question 6.3 below.
Method 2 used, go to question 6.6 on the next page.
6.3 Building water supply classification Method 1
Agree with values
Fire Load Energy Density (FLED)
Yes
No
Largest Floor Area/Firecell
m
2
Yes
No
Required water supply classification
FW
Yes
No
6.4 Available firefighting water supply
Agree with values
Reticulated
Flow rate within 135 m
l/s
No. of hydrants
Yes
No
Flow rate within 270 m
l/s
No. of hydrants
Yes
No
Adequate flow and number
At least one hydrant within 135 m
Yes
No
Yes
No
Note: The National Commander Urban has directed that Fire and Emergency will check these supplies in
line with the NZS PAS 4509:2008 Firefighting water supplies code of practice and N5 POP Firefighting
water supplies policy.
[6.7 Refers]
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Non-reticulated
Agree with values
Minimum water storage within 90 m
Yes
No
Volume
m
3
Yes
No
Available water supply classification
FW
Yes
No
6.5 Available water supply
Agree with assessment
Is ‘Available water supply’ at 6.4 greater than or equal to ‘Required Water Supply’
at 6.2 on the previous page
Yes
No
Yes
No
Mitigating policy adequate
If No, then Mitigation Policy is required.
N/A
Yes
No
6.6 Building water supply classification Method 2
Agree with assessment
Is calculation in accordance with Code of Practice?
(NZS PAS 4509:2008 appendix H and J provides the method of calculation
approved and accepted by Fire and Emergency)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Adequate water supply
Yes
No
6.7 Water testing
Adequate for design
Results and map provided
Yes No Yes No
Hydrant locations shown on drawing
Yes No
Water authority has a list of approved testers that carry out water testing on their network. A full copy of
water testing results including a map of the building/s and all hydrants used in the test is required.
Yes No
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Part C
(to be completed in conjunction with the local District Chief Fire Officer/Area Manager
or appointed representative (most often local FRMO/VSO/Operational Officer) prior to
submitting documentation for building consent)
Firefighting facilities
checklist
1. Firefighting water
Fire and Emergency use only
Firefighting water availability from Part B Section 6 meets Fire and Emergency requirements.
Answer N/A if answer is No to both questions in 6.1
N/A
Yes
No
2. Fire and Emergency access to site
Fire and Emergency use only
Gate key required
Yes
No
Access width adequate
Yes
No
Hardstanding to within 20 m of main entrance, or
Yes
No
Hardstanding to within 20 m of sprinkler inlet, or
N/A
Yes
No
Hardstanding to within 20 m of building hydrant system inlet
N/A
Yes
No
Hardstanding for aerial appliances provided
N/A
Yes
No
3. Fire and Emergency access to building
Fire and Emergency use only
Building access points for Fire and Emergency identified
Yes
No
Doors open on activation of fire alarm
Yes
No
Door keys required
Yes
No
Lift control provided
N/A
Yes
No
Key type
Lobby control
Car control
Lift motor room
4. Waterway Refer to NZS4510:2008 and NZS4541:2007
Fire and Emergency use only
4.1 Brigade inlet location(s) suitable:
Hydrant
N/A
Yes
No
Sprinkler
N/A
Yes
No
4.2 Complete this section in conjunction with Fire and Emergency Fire Engineers who have sight of overall design and
access to relevant drawings.
Hydrant outlet locations suitable and safe. All points within reach of:
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
Min. pressure (≥ 600 kpa)
Type of key securing outlet
To assist with assessment the above should be clearly marked up on drawings
N/A
Yes
No
40 m arc if sprinklered protected floor, or
32 m arc if Non-sprinkler protected floor
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4.3 Sprinkler house (pump/valve set)
Location suitable?
N/A
Yes
No
Type of door key
Type of key securing valves
4.3 Isolation valves
Sprinkler floor isolation valves location suitable?
N/A
Yes
No
Floor isolation valves location clearly indicated
N/A
Yes
No
5. Fire alarm panel
Fire and Emergency use only
Control panel required
Yes
No
Addressable panel location suitable or VDU required at mimic panel location
N/A
Yes
No
Fire alarm panel location suitable
N/A
Yes
No
Suitable indicating light required, which is either:
coloured red, or
incorporates a white strobe with the word “FIRE” coloured red illuminated
N/A
Yes
No
Mimic panel(s) required
N/A
Yes
No
Sector panel(s) required
N/A
Yes
No
ATS connection required
N/A
Yes
No
Fire alarm brigade connection required by
6. Fire control centre
Fire and Emergency use only
Emergency Warning Intercommunication System (EWIS) provided
EWIS panel located within Fire Control Centre
EWIS co-located with FIP
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Fire Systems Centre location suitable for Fire and Emergency (state the location, must have direct
access to outside)
N/A
Yes
No
Fire Fan Control Panel (FFCP) instructional schematic provided
Beside FFCP at location?
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
No
No
7. First aid firefighting
Fire and Emergency use only
Fire hose reels provided in accordance with NZS 4503:2005 Hand operated firefighting equipment
N/A
Yes
No
Fire extinguisher(s) provided in accordance with NZS 4503:2005
N/A
Yes
No
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Drawing information
Drawing number
Version
Date
Drawn by
Additional information/notes
Reference
Comments
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Part D
(ensure all relevant drawings are date stamped)
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Sign Off
The above features are acceptable to the Area Manager/Commander
Name (print)
Rank
Signature
Date
District
Region