Cook Islands home energy storage tank fire protection design

How do I get a building permit in Cook Islands?

Both the Cook Islands Building Code and the Cook Islands Building Manual are available via the Infrastructure Cook Islands’ website. A Building Consent or permit is required for all new buildings and significant (as determined by the Building Controller) alterations to existing ones.

How long is the building control process in the Cook Islands?

The Building Control process is allowed 21 days. Building in the Cook Islands is legislated for by the Building Control and Standards Act 1991, the Building Control and Standards Regulations 1991 and the Building Code 2019. A new Bill and regulations are in development and we expect to see them enacted by 2026.

Who funded the emergency management Cook Islands review?

The Government of the Cook Islands is humbly grateful for the funding of the review provided through Emergency Management Cook Islands by the following donors partners; Secretariat of Pacific Communities, European Union, ACP-EU Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific. Meitaki Maata.

What are the peak intensities for Cook Islands?

Peak intensities for Cook Islands are as follows: 20-year return period 80 mm/hr 100-year return period 100 mm/hr Any known local variations should be taken into account. The 5-year return intensity is used in the design of temporary structures of short life.

Why do storage tanks need fire protection?

Value of the material adds to the risk of life-threatening damage in a storage tank fire. Modern technology has made fire protection options easily available to tank designers and operators. Proper selection of right equipment and designs can make a difference between disaster and safe operation.

What are the NFPA guidelines for tank fire protection?

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) decides tank fire protection guidelines in the USA. These include specifications of foam delivery layout, rates and spacing. The contents of the tank fix the foam application rates that range between 4 liters/m2/min to 12 liters/m2/min. Firefighting foam is an integral part of tank fire protection system.