Fire Separation
Fire separation distance and opening protection requirements
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
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Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Occupancy Side A | — |
| Occupancy Side B | — |
| Building Stories | - |
| Sprinklered? | — |
| Corridor Occupancy | — |
| Has Shaft Enclosure? | — |
| Shaft Connects Stories | - |
| Construction Type | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Fire Separation calculator do?
- Fire separation distance and opening protection requirements. It references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Fire Separation calculator use?
- The Fire Separation calculator references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- What inputs does the Fire Separation calculator need?
- The Fire Separation calculator takes 8 inputs: Occupancy Side A, Occupancy Side B, Building Stories, Sprinklered?, Corridor Occupancy, Has Shaft Enclosure?, Shaft Connects Stories, Construction Type.
- Is the Fire Separation calculator verified?
- Fire Separation is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.