Fire Protection Requirements

DOE-STD-1088-95

8. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Automatic Sprinklers

Complete automatic sprinkler protection designed per the applicable NFPA Standards should be

provided for relocatable structures as follows:

In all new structures over 5,000 square feet (465 square meters).

In all structures having an MPFL in excess of $1 million.

In all structures where the MPFL will affect a vital program for a period longer than that

specified as acceptable by the Program Senior Official.

In all structures where quantities of hazardous materials are used or stored in excess of

the limits delineated in the Uniform Fire Code, or alternate model fire code as determined

by the AHJ.

In all structures used for sleeping quarters, including day care centers. (For such

structures, "quick-response" sprinklers should be utilized.)

Exception 1:

Limited supply suppression systems may be used where a reliable water supply is

not available, or where the application of water would increase the overall hazard in

the event of a fire.

Exception 2:

Automatic sprinkler systems are not required in fabric or membrane type structures

where alternate means of fire protection will provide an acceptable level of

protection. Such means include, but are not limited to, fire detection systems

combined with foam fire extinguishing systems and other special fire suppression

systems.