For the implementation of the Portuguese code in CYPEFIRE, new checks relating to fire compartments have been developed. These checks can be edited from the general options menu. Among the checks implemented, the following are to be noted:
- Independent levels
Each fire compartment shall be independent. If this check is active, a single fire compartment shall not cover more than 1 level of the building. - Fire resistance of doors
When checking the fire resistance of doors, the Integrity (E) and Insulation (I) capacities have been separated, as the requirements can be independent depending on the spaces to be compartmentalised. - Evacuation
In the evacuation check, the possibility of requiring additional exits from two exits onwards has been introduced, as a certain number of exits may be required depending on occupancy. - Fire protection equipment
New requirements have been included to ensure the presence of fire protection equipment, such as the area above ground level and the area below ground level requirements and the occupancy above ground level and occupancy below ground level requirements.
