Cap. 572 - FSI Drawings Submission - Relevant Documents for Vetting - Requirements for FSI Drawings

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FSI drawings submission guidance for Cap. 572 covering the documents required for vetting and approval. It lists relevant directions, codes of practice, FOC rules and LPC rules, circular letters, and consent/authorization materials from incorporated owners or owners. It specifies Form FSI/314C data, approved building plans, and additional items such as equipment catalogues, backflow preventers, and pressure reducing valves. It also sets drawing requirements, equipment placement, street indications, pipe-colouring restrictions, and escape-route non-obstruction rules, including FH/HR installation location conditions.

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FSI Drawings Submission

Relevant Documents for Vetting

Documents to Be Provided in the Submission

Application for Relaxation of FS Installation

Requirements of FSI Drawings (General)

Requirements on FSI Drawings (FH/HR)

FSI Drawings Submission CAP. 572 Relevant Documents for Vetting • Fire Safety Directions (FSDns) under Cap. 572 • Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment Maintenance of [March 1994] and Inspection, Testing and Instalil ations and Equipment • Rules of the FOC (29th Edition)/ LPC Rules • Relevant FSD Circular Letters Documents to be provided in the submission • Consent / Authorization / Nomination letter(s) from the Incorporated Owners (I.O.) / Owner(s) • Complete and accurate information on Form FSI/314C • Approved building plans from Buildings Department (BD) 1. New FS water tank(s) 2. Partitioning of existing water tank(s) to serve as FS water tank 3. Pump support/enclosure … etc Documents to be provided in the submission • Confirm with Water Supplies Department (WSD) on “minimum water pressure”available from the water town mains - Improvised Sprinkler System (Direct-feed type) - Improvised Hose Reel System (Direct-feed type) - Improvised Fire Hydrant/Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design) - Improvised Hose Reel System (Direct Pumping Design) Documents to be provided in the submission • Letter of consent from Incorporated Owners / Owner(s) on the location(s) of FS installations which involved portion(s) of the building under common ownership or owned by another party Such FS installations may include the followings: 1. FS Inlet / Sprinkler Inlet 2. New FS water tank(s) 3. New transfer / up-feed water tank 4. FS pump(s) / sprinkler pump(s) / transfer water pump(s) 5. FS pipe / sprinkler distribution pipe / sprinkler control valve ... etc . • Letter of consent from I.O. / Owner(s) for any additional / voluntary FS improvement work other than FSDn requirements Documents to be provided in the submission • Catalogue of particular equipment (if applicable) • Backflow preventer • Pilot-operated type pressure reducing valve Application for Relaxation of FS Installation • Spatial, and/or other constraints ( justifications including site photos should be provided):- 1. FS / Sprinkler Inlet(s) at principal face of building facing the main road or EVA 2. Hose reel, alarm bell and MFA call point in common areas immediately outside the occupied units/areas on that floor 3. MFA panel at main entrance (unavailable of caretaker/ management office) Requirements of FSI Drawings (General) • Complete set of submission shall include Diagrams of Piping schematic, Control Wiring schematic, Electrical schematic and FSI layout plan • Names of surrounding street(s) / road(s) should be indicated on G/F plan • All FS equipment (i. e . FS / sprinkler inlet, sprinkler control valve & etc. ) shall be located within lot boundary • Do not colour the pipes for water supply system • Ensure that the means of escape (MoE) would not be obstructed by any fire service installations Requirements on FSI Drawings (FH/HR) • Hose reel, MFA call point and fire alarm bell shall be located in common area and immediately outside the occupied unit(s) on that floor • Hose reel, MFA call point and fire alarm bell should be installed inside each non-domestic unit (such as shops on ground floor)

FAQs

What documents are required for vetting under Cap. 572?

The submission should include relevant fire safety directions, codes of practice for minimum fire service installations and equipment maintenance and inspection, rules of the FOC and LPC, and any relevant FSD circular letters.

What must be provided when submitting FSI/314C information and building plans?

Provide consent/authorization/nomination letters from incorporated owners or owners, complete and accurate Form FSI/314C information, and approved building plans from the Buildings Department, including details for new or partitioned FS water tanks and related arrangements.

What are the key general requirements for FSI drawings?

A complete submission should include piping, control wiring, electrical, and FSI layout diagrams; show surrounding street/road names on G/F plans; locate all FS equipment within lot boundaries; do not colour water supply system pipes; and ensure means of escape are not obstructed by any fire service installations.

Oct 23, 2026

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