SP 7.13130.2013 PDF

Full title and description

SP 7.13130.2013 — "Heating, ventilation and conditioning. Fire safety requirements" (Svod pravil establishing fire-safety requirements for heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings and structures).

Abstract

This Svod pravil specifies fire-safety requirements, design and installation rules, and basic operational provisions for HVAC systems in new and reconstructed buildings. It addresses smoke control and extraction systems, the use and placement of fire and smoke dampers and valves, requirements for ducting through fire compartments, and interfaces between HVAC controls and fire‑safety systems (fire alarm, automatic shutdown and smoke-management controls).

General information

• Status: Active (in force; maintained with subsequent approved changes and amendments).
• Publication date: 25 February 2013.
• Publisher: Published as a Russian Svod pravil (document maintained in the national regulatory system; associated with MChS/ VNIIPO guidance and specialised standards publishers).
• ICS / categories: Construction; HVAC; Fire safety; Building services engineering.
• Edition / version: Original edition 2013 with later amendments (amendment series includes at least Amendment No.1 (2020) and subsequent amendments; Amendment No.3 was approved in March 2025).
• Number of pages: 41 pages (typical published PDF/printed editions).

Scope

Applies to the design, installation and functional arrangement of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems in buildings and structures where fire safety and smoke management are required. The document covers requirements for systems that serve general ventilation, supply and exhaust, smoke extraction and anti‑smoke (smoke control) ventilation; it also sets rules for placement of smoke intake/exhaust devices, fire/ smoke dampers and for ducting that crosses fire compartments. The scope includes new construction and reconstruction projects and the coordination of HVAC controls with fire‑safety automation.

Key topics and requirements

• Design principles for HVAC in fire-safety context (separation of systems between fire compartments; restrictions on shared intake/exhaust without fire dampers).
• Requirements for smoke extraction and anti‑smoke ventilation (calculation methods, locations of smoke intake and exhaust devices, and provisions for evacuation routes).
• Rules for fire and smoke dampers and normally open / normally closed fire valves, including use where ducts cross fire‑resisting barriers.
• Material and construction requirements for ducts and transit airways (non‑combustible materials, fire‑resistance ratings where specified).
• Integration and automatic actions: mandatory interfaces with fire alarm and automatic shutdown or sequence control for ventilation on fire signals.
• Commissioning, testing and maintenance requirements to ensure continued fire‑safety performance of HVAC and smoke control systems.

These topics and specific provisions are addressed in the body of the Svod pravil and in subsequent amendments that refine calculation methods and operational requirements.

Typical use and users

Used by HVAC designers and engineers, fire‑safety engineers, architects, building services consultants, construction contractors, commissioning teams and facility managers in Russia to ensure HVAC installations meet national fire‑safety requirements. Regulatory authorities and building inspectors reference the document during design review and acceptance inspections.

Related standards

Commonly used together with other Russian building and fire safety standards and regulations (examples include related SP and GOST documents covering ventilation, fire protection, fire‑resistance of building elements and rules of the fire‑safety regime). Specific related documents referenced in practice include SP 60.13330 series, other SPs on fire protection and relevant GOSTs and governmental rules on fire safety and protection.

Keywords

SP 7.13130.2013; HVAC; ventilation; heating; air conditioning; fire safety; smoke extraction; anti‑smoke ventilation; fire dampers; fire valves; Svod pravil; Russia.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a Russian Svod pravil (SP) titled "Heating, ventilation and conditioning. Fire safety requirements" that sets fire‑safety requirements for HVAC and smoke-control systems in buildings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, installation, and operational requirements for HVAC systems where fire safety and smoke control are relevant — including smoke extraction, placement and type of fire/smoke dampers, ducting through fire compartments, integration with fire alarm/automation, and commissioning and maintenance provisions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: HVAC designers and engineers, fire‑safety specialists, architects, contractors, commissioning teams, facility managers and regulators involved in building design, construction and inspection in Russia.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition is in force and has been maintained by issued amendments. Notable amendments include Amendment No.1 (2020) and Amendment No.3, which was approved by MChS on 27 March 2025; users should check the latest amendment status before design or approval to ensure compliance with the most recent text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the SP (Svod pravil) series of Russian technical rules and is used together with other SP and GOST documents governing building services, fire protection and construction practice.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: HVAC, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, fire safety, smoke control, fire dampers, anti‑smoke ventilation, Svod pravil, Russia.