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Understanding Fire Regulations and Codes:
Building Height
UUK stands for ‘Undang Undang Kecil’ or ‘By Laws’
Fire Requirements Provision according to Heights
Highest Level
Fire Requirements Provisions
< 12m
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- UUK 194: Buildings with a single staircase: A single staircase is allowed in buildings where the highest level does not exceed 12m.
- UUK 256: Exempted buildings: Exempted from active and passive fire prevention provisions (bungalow, semi-detached, and terraced houses), but still subject to:
- UUK 141: Separating walls
- UUK 225: Fire hydrant requirements
< 18m
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- UUK 199: Stairwell ventilation for buildings exceeding 18m
- UUK 144: Cladding on external walls
> 18m / 18.3m
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- UUK 144: Cladding on external walls
- UUK 197: Protected lobbies
- UUK 200: Stairwell ventilation for buildings exceeding 18m
- UUK 229: Access and fire-fighting measures in buildings taller than 18.3m
- UUK 230: Installation and testing of dry-riser systems
- UUK 242: Fire-fighting access spaces
- UUK 243: Fire-fighting lifts
> 30m / 30.5m
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- UUK 137: Floors in buildings exceeding 30m in height must be constructed as compartment floors
- UUK 195: Staircases must reach roof level
- UUK 231: Installation and testing of wet riser systems
- UUK 237: Fire alarms
- UUK 238: Command and control center
- UUK 239: Voice communication systems
> 45m
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- UUK 197: Protected lobbies
- UUK 202: Pressurized system for staircase
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