Building Volume

Building Volume is used to calculate the road or space allowing fire engines to approach the building and support the required weight for fire-fighting and life-saving purposes.

UKK 140 Access Requirements:

Width of two-way entrance road not less than 12 meters

Width of fire apparatus access not less than 6 meters

Distance from the edge of the access to the building no more than 2 meters

Fire apparatus access connected to the entrance road

Turning radius not less than 6 meters

Gradient not less than 1:12

Able to support a load of 25 tons

Dead-end access roads longer than 18 meters must have a turnaround area provided

Perimeter Ratio vs Building Volume

Perimeter Ratio vs Building Volume

Building Volume (cubic meters)

Minimum Perimeter Ratio

7,000 - 28,000

1/6

28,000 - 56,000

1/4

56,000 - 84,000

1/2

84,000 - 112,000

3/4

112,000 and above

Island site

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7,000 - 28,000

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28,000 - 56,000

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56,000 - 84,000

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84,000 - 112,000

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112,000 and above

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