Fire Safety Norms for High-Rise Buildings Above 90 M

Special Fire Safety Norms for Vulnerable High-Rise Buildings (Above 90 M)

Objective:

To safeguard occupants of tall buildings where standard evacuation strategies are not sufficient, particularly in the event of high-intensity fires.

Key Safety Requirements:

Firemen Evacuation Lift

• At least one lift per tower must be a firemen’s evacuation lift:
  • Capacity: 1000 kg
  • Fire-rated doors (2-hour)
  • Dual power supply (grid + DG set)
  • Firefighter communication phone in the lift.

Dedicated Fire Escape Tower

• Separate fire tower (not common staircase) required:
  • Direct access from each floor.
  • Fire-rated lobby with positive pressure ventilation.
  • No storage or service use allowed.

Refuge Floor Regulations

• Must be provided every 24 meters.
• Clear demarcation, signage, and restricted access.
• Area must be 4–15% of the total floor plate depending on occupancy.

Automatic Fire Systems

• Addressable Fire Alarm System with:
  • Voice evacuation announcements
  • Flashing strobes for hearing impaired
• Automatic Sprinkler System:
  • Zonal control
  • Separate pumps and risers per zone
  • Water curtain in lift lobbies with glass

Material & Compartmentation

• Fire-rated glass and compartmentation:
  • All lobbies, shafts, and electrical rooms.
  • Horizontal fire barriers every 40 meters.