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o i s IFC INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE' I NTE R N A T I O N A L COD ES" 2018 I -CODE BONUS OFFER Get a free 45-day online subscription to ICC's premJumACCESS' 2018 I -Codes Complete Collection Test drive many powerful, time -saving tools available to you from premJumACCESS To activate your bonus, visit www.iccsafe.org/codebonus k A Member of the International Code Family° INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I.i Agffi,,AOICC N,fiuN¢,TA,d,awo.mALLh¢d,mansbyan O,d Party o,±DFI,m®dahONtd Emgh ass¢o,FA mpyncg and Mwodwg,ISd ANY VNAVTHORIVED REPRODUCTION ORDISIRIB VIION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRB VNDBR 2018 International Fire Code® First Printing August 2017 ISBN 978-1-60983-739-6 (soft-cover edition) ISBN 978-1-60983-738-9 (loose-leaf edition) COPYRIGHT © 2017 by INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC Date of First Publication August 31, 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This 2018Internahonal Fire Code® is a copyrighted work owned by the International Code Coun- cil, Inc Without advance written permission from the copyright owner, no part of this book may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, without limitation, electronic, optical or mechanical means (by way of example, and not limitation, photocopying or recording by or in an information storage retrieval system) For information on use rights and permissions, please contact Publications, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Phone 1-888-ICC- SAFE (422-7233) Trademarks "International Code Council," the "International Code Council' logo, "ICC," the "ICC logo, "International Fire Code," " IFC and other names and trademarks appearing in this book are trademarks of the International Code Council, Inc , and/or its licensors (as applicable), and may not be used without permission PRINTED IN THE U S A CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Van Dme(R dme pooch od om).(Qty of PnmdNmod)Odo,Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by anytlt Party o, Axmboemd,Oo d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISd ANY UNAVTHO RIVER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Introduction Development PREFACE The International Fire Code' (IFC°) establishes minimum requirements for fire prevention and fire protection systems using prescriptive and performance -related provisions. It is founded on broad - based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new system designs. This 2018 edition is fully compatible with all of the International Codes" (I -Codes) published by the Interna- tional Code Council a (ICC°), including the International Building Code', International Energy Conser- vation Code°, International Existing Building Code" International Fuel Gas Code" International Green Construction Code', International Mechanical Code" International Plumbing Code" Interna- tional Private Sewage Disposal Code', International Property Maintenance Code°, International Res- idential Code°, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code', International Wildland-Urban Interface Code', International Zoning Code' and International Code Council Performance Code'. The I -Codes, including this International Fire Code, are used in a variety of ways in both the public and private sectors. Most industry professionals are familiar with the I -Codes as the basis of laws and regulations in communities across the U.S. and in other countries. However, the impact of the codes extends well beyond the regulatory arena, as they are used in a variety of nonregulatory set- tings, including: • Voluntary compliance programs such as those promoting sustainability, energy efficiency and disaster resistance. • The insurance industry, to estimate and manage risk, and as a tool in underwriting and rate decisions. • Certification and credentialing of individuals involved in the fields of building design, con- struction and safety. • Certification of building and construction -related products. • U.S. federal agencies, to guide construction in an array of government -owned properties. • Facilities management. • 'Best practices' benchmarks for designers and builders, including those who are engaged in projects in jurisdictions that do not have a formal regulatory system or a governmental enforcement mechanism. • College, university and professional school textbooks and curricula. • Reference works related to building design and construction. In addition to the codes themselves, the code development process brings together building pro- fessionals on a regular basis. It provides an international forum for discussion and deliberation about building design, construction methods, safety, performance requirements, technological advances and innovative products. This 2018 edition presents the code as originally issued, with changes reflected in the 2003 through 2015 editions and further changes approved through the ICC Code Development Process through 2017. A new edition such as this is promulgated every 3 years. This code is founded on principles intended to establish provisions consistent with the scope of a fire code that adequately protects public health, safety and welfare; provisions that do not unneces- sarily increase construction costs; provisions that do not restrict the use of new materials, products or methods of construction; and provisions that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials, products or methods of construction. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I " ' (ATFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m ALO, goodomo-by o,,,O Party o, Axmboem a Rowsd Mglo—ody oTyncg andoNyb,IyogL,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHEREUNDER Maintenance The International Fire Code is kept up to date through the review of proposed changes submitted by code enforcement officials, industry representatives, design professionals and other interested par- ties. Proposed changes are carefully considered through an open code development process in which all interested and affected parties may participate. The ICC Code Development Process reflects principles of openness, transparency, balance, due process and consensus, the principles embodied in OMB Circular A-119, which governs the federal government's use of private -sector standards. The ICC process is open to anyone; there is no cost to participate, and people can participate without travel cost through the ICC's cloud -based app, cdp- Access°. A broad cross section of interests are represented in the ICC Code Development Process. The codes, which are updated regularly, include safeguards that allow for emergency action when required for health and safety reasons. In order to ensure that organizations with a direct and material interest in the codes have a voice in the process, the ICC has developed partnerships with key industry segments that support the ICC's important public safety mission. Some code development committee members were nomi- nated by the following industry partners and approved by the ICC Board: • American Institute of Architects (AIA) • International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) • National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) • National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) The code development committees evaluate and make recommendations regarding proposed changes to the codes. Their recommendations are then subject to public comment and council -wide votes. The ICC's governmental members —public safety officials who have no financial or business interest in the outcome —cast the final votes on proposed changes. The contents of this work are subject to change through the code development cycles and by any governmental entity that enacts the code into law. For more information regarding the code devel- opment process, contact the Codes and Standards Development Department of the International Code Council. While the I -Code development procedure is thorough and comprehensive, the ICC, its members and those participating in the development of the codes disclaim any liability resulting from the publication or use of the I -Codes, or from compliance or noncompliance with their provisions. The ICC does not have the power or authority to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this code. Code Development Committee Responsibilities (Letter Designations in Front of Section Numbers) In each code development cycle, proposed changes to the code are considered at the Committee Action Hearings by the International Fire Code Development Committee, whose action constitutes a recommendation to the voting membership for final action on the proposed change. Proposed changes to a code section that has a number beginning with a letter designation in brackets are con- sidered by a different code development committee. For example, proposed changes to code sec- tions that have [BE] in front of them (e.g., [BE] 606.3) are considered by the appropriate International Building Code Development Committee (IBC —Egress) at the code development hear- ings. The content of sections in this code that begin with a letter designation is maintained by another code development committee in accordance with the following: [A] = Administrative Code Development Committee; [BE] = IBC —Egress Code Development Committee; [BF] = IBC —Fire Safety Code Development Committee; [BG] = IBC —General Code Development Committee; IV 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° S ( firill ' UER CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to I1, xAgffievom Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAtO, goodomo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mgle— odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER [BS] = IBC —Structural Code Development Committee; [EB]= International Existing Building Code Development Committee; [FG] = International Fuel Gas Code Development Committee; [M] = International Mechanical Code Development Committee; and [P] = International Plumbing Code Development Committee. For the development of the 2021 edition of the I -Codes, there will be two groups of code devel- opment committees and they will meet in separate years. Group A Codes Group B Codes (Heard in 2018, Code Change Proposals (Heard in 2019, Code Change Proposals Deadline: January B, 2018) Deadline: January 7, 2019) International Building Code Administrative Provisions (Chapter 1 of all —Egress (Chapters 10, 11, Appendix E) codes except IECC, IRC and IgCC, administra- - Fire Safety (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 14, 26) tive updates to currently referenced Stan- -General (Chapters 2-6, 12, 27-33, dards, and designated definitions) Appendices A, B, C, D, K, N) International Fire Code International Building Code —Structural (Chapters 15-25, Appendices F, G,H,I,1,L,M) International Fuel Gas Code International Existing Building Code International Mechanical Code International Energy Conservation Code — Commercial International Plumbing Code International Energy Conservation Code — Residential — IECC—Residential — IRC—Energy (Chapter 11) International Property Maintenance Code International Green Construction Code (Chapter 1) International Private Sewage Disposal Code International Residential Code — IRC—Building (Chapters 1-10, Appendices E, F, H,1, K, L, M, 0, Q, R, S, T) International Residential Code —IRC—Mechanical (Chapters 12-23) —IRC—Plumbing (Chapters 25-33, Appendices G, I, N, P) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code International Wildland-Urban Interface Code International Zoning Code Note: Proposed changes to the ICC Performance CodeTM' will be heard by the code development committee noted in brack- ets [ I in the text of the ICC Performance CodeTM' The majority of the sections of Chapter 1 of this code are designated as the responsibility of the Administrative Code Development Committee, and that committee is part of the Group B portion of the hearings. This committee will conduct its code development hearings in 2019 to consider most code change proposals for Chapter 1 of this code and proposals for Chapter 1 of all I -Codes except the International Energy Conservation Code, International Residential Code and International Green Construction Code. Therefore, any proposals received for the sections of Chapter 1 preceded by the designation [A] will be deferred for consideration in 2019 by the Administrative Code Development Committee. It is very important that anyone submitting code change proposals understands which code development committee is responsible for the section of the code that is the subject of the code change proposal. For further information on the Code Development Committee responsibilities, please visit the ICC website at www.iccsafe.org/scoping. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° v I I I I (AcynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(RvdrtpOo,dv odom).(QtyofRo,dNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc sa AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Agffi,vo ,At, ICC NofwN¢[TAod,Ao,, m ALO, good,Ao-by o,r,O Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mglo—odyoryncg andoNyb,IyogT,oIRbAd ANY VNAITHORIVED REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHEREUNDER Marginal Markings Solid vertical lines in the margins within the body of the code indicate a technical change from the requirements of the 2015 edition. Deletion indicators in the form of an arrow (M*) are provided in the margin where an entire section, paragraph, exception or table has been deleted or an item in a list of items or a table has been deleted. A single asterisk [*] placed in the margin indicates that text or a table has been relocated within the code. A double asterisk [**] placed in the margin indicates that the text or table immediately following it has been relocated there from elsewhere in the code. The following table indicates such relocations in the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code. 2015LOCATION 2018 LOCATION 606.12.1 and 606.12.1.1 605.1.1 and 605.1.2 806.2 807.4.1 904.12.5 906.4 908.3-908.7 916 605.11 1204 604 1203 608 1206.2 3104.5-3104.22 3107 5003.2.2.1, Item 6 5005.1.12 Coordination between the International Building and Fire Codes Italicized Terms Because the coordination of technical provisions is one of the benefits of adopting the ICC family of model codes, users will find the ICC codes to be a very flexible set of model documents. To accom- plish this flexibility some technical provisions are duplicated in some of the model code documents. While the International Codes are provided as a comprehensive set of model codes for the built environment, documents are occasionally adopted as a stand-alone regulation. When one of the model documents is adopted as the basis of a stand-alone code, that code should provide a com- plete package of requirements with enforcement assigned to the entity for which the adoption is being made. The model codes can also be adopted as a family of complementary codes. When adopted together, there should be no conflict of any of the technical provisions. When multiple model codes are adopted in a jurisdiction it is important for the adopting authority to evaluate the provisions in each code document and determine how and by which agency(ies) they will be enforced. It is important, therefore, to understand that where technical provisions are duplicated in multiple model documents that enforcement duties must be clearly assigned by the local adopting jurisdic- tion. ICC remains committed to providing state-of-the-art model code documents that, when adopted locally, will reduce the cost to government of code adoption and enforcement and protect the public health, safety and welfare. Words and terms defined in Chapter 2, Definitions, are italicized where they appear in code text and the Chapter 2 definition applies. Where such words and terms are not italicized, common -use defi- nitions apply. The words and terms selected have code -specific definitions that the user should read carefully to facilitate better understanding of the code. vi 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° iffff.,fir" ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to I ( ITHR 1, xAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mgle— odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCTMN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Adoption The International Code Council maintains a copyright in all of its codes and standards. Maintaining copyright allows ICC to fund its mission through sales of books, in both print and electronic formats. The ICC welcomes adoption of its codes by jurisdictions that recognize and acknowledge the ICC's copyright in the code, and further acknowledge the substantial shared value of the public/private partnership for code development between jurisdictions and the ICC. The ICC also recognizes the need forjurisdictions to make laws available to the public. All I -Codes and I -Standards, along with the laws of many jurisdictions, are available for free in a nondownload- able form on the ICC's website. Jurisdictions should contact the ICC at adoptions@iccsafe.org to learn how to adopt and distribute laws based on the International Fire Code in a manner that pro- vides necessary access, while maintaining the ICC's copyright. To facilitate adoption, several sections of this code contain blanks for fill-in information that needs to be supplied by the adopting jurisdiction as part of the adoption legislation. For this code, please see: Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION] Section 110.4. Insert: [OFFENSE, DOLLAR AMOUNT, NUMBER OF DAYS] Section 112.4. Insert: [DOLLAR AMOUNT IN TWO LOCATIONS] Section 1103.5.3. Insert: [DATE BY WHICH SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED] Section 5704.2.9.6.1. Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] Section 5706.2.4.4. Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] Section 5806.2. Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] Section 6104.2. Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° vii I " ' (ATFIgbt OO?.o,7 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER viii 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EFFECTIVE USE OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The International Fire Code' (IFC°) is a model code that regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes. The IFC addresses fire prevention, fire protection, life safety and safe storage and use of hazardous materials in new and existing build- ings, facilities and processes. The IFC provides a total approach of controlling hazards in all buildings and sites, regardless of the hazard being indoors or outdoors. The IFC is a design document. For example, before one constructs a building, the site must be provided with an adequate water supply for fire -fighting operations and a means of building access for emergency responders in the event of a medical emergency, fire or natural or technological disaster. Depending on the building's occupancy and uses, the IFC regulates the various hazards that may be housed within the building, including refrigeration systems, application of flammable fin- ishes, fueling of motor vehicles, high -piled combustible storage and the storage and use of hazard- ous materials. The IFC sets forth minimum requirements for these and other hazards and contains requirements for maintaining the life safety of building occupants, the protection of emergency responders, and to limit the damage to a building and its contents as the result of a fire, explosion or unauthorized hazardous material discharge. As described, the IFC has many types of requirements for buildings and facilities. The applicability of these requirements varies. An understanding of the applicability of requirements, as addressed in Sections 102.1 and 102.2, is necessary. Section 102.1 addresses when the construction and design provisions are applicable whereas Section 102.2 addresses when the administrative, operational and maintenance provisions are applicable. Generally, the construction and design provisions only apply to new buildings or existing buildings and occupancies as addressed by Chapter 11. The administrative, maintenance and operational requirements are applicable to all buildings and facili- ties whether new or existing. Arrangement and Format of the 2018 IFC Before applying the requirements of the IFC it is beneficial to understand its arrangement and for- mat. The IFC, like other codes published by the International Code Council, is arranged and orga- nized to follow sequential steps that generally occur during a plan review or inspection. In the 2012 edition, the IFC was reorganized into seven parts as illustrated in the tables below. Each part rep- resents a broad subject matter and includes the chapters that logically fit under the subject matter of each part. It is also foreseeable that additional chapters will need to be added in the future as regulations for new processes or operations are developed. Accordingly, the reorganization was designed to accommodate such future chapters by providing reserved (unused) chapters in several of the parts. This will allow the subject matter parts to be conveniently and logically expanded with- out requiring a major renumbering of the IFC chapters. ORGANIZATION OF THE IFC Parts and Chapters Subject Matter Part I —Chapters 1 and 2 Administrative and definitions Part II —Chapters 3 and 4 General safety provisions Part III —Chapters 5 through 12 Building and equipment design features Part III —Chapters 13 through 19 Reserved for future use Part IV —Chapters 20 through 39 Special occupancies and operations Part IV —Chapters 40 through 49; 52 Reserved for future use Part V—Chapters 50, 51 and 53 through 67 Hazardous materials Part V—Chapters 68 through 79 Reserved for future use Part VI —Chapter 80 Referenced standards Part VI I —Appendices Athrough N Adoptable and informational appendices 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ix I " ' CApynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,,aRt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER The IFC requirements for fire -resistive construction, interior finish, fire protection systems, means of egress and construction safeguards are directly correlated to the chapters containing par- allel requirements in the IBC, as follows: IFC Chapter Subject 7 Fire and smoke protection features 8 Interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings 9 Fire protection and life safety systems 10 Means of egress 33 Fire safety during construction and demolition The following is a chapter -by -chapter synopsis of the scope and intent of the provisions of the Inter- national Fire Code: PART I -ADMINISTRATIVE Chapter 1 Scope and Administration. This chapter contains provisions for the application, enforcement and administration of subsequent requirements of the code. In addition to establish- ing the scope of the code, Chapter 1 identifies which buildings and structures come under its pur- view. Chapter 1 is largely concerned with maintaining "due process of law" in enforcing the regulations contained in the body of the code. Only through careful observation of the administra- tive provisions can the code official reasonably expect to demonstrate that "equal protection under the law" has been provided. Chapter 2 Definitions. All terms that are defined in the code are listed alphabetically in Chapter 2. While a defined term may be used in one chapter or another, the meaning provided in Chapter 2 is applicable throughout the code. Where understanding of a term's definition is especially key to or necessary for understanding of a particular code provision, the term is shown in italics wherever it appears in the code. This is true only for those terms that have a meaning that is unique to the code. In other words, the generally understood meaning of a term or phrase might not be sufficient or consistent with the meaning pre- scribed by the code; therefore, it is essential that the code -defined meaning be known. Guidance regarding tense, gender and plurality of defined terms as well as guidance regarding terms not defined in this code are also provided. PART II -GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS Chapter 3 General Requirements. The open burning, ignition source, vacant building, miscella- neous storage, roof gardens and landscaped roofs, outdoor pallet storage and hazards to fire fight- ers requirements and precautions, among other general regulations contained in this chapter, are intended to improve premises safety for everyone, including construction workers, tenants, opera- tions and maintenance personnel, and emergency response personnel. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 302 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness. This chapter addresses the human con- tribution to life safety in buildings when a fire or other emergency occurs. The requirements for continuous training and scheduled fire, evacuation and lockdown drills can be as important as the required periodic inspections and maintenance of built-in fire protection features. The level of preparation by the occupants also improves the emergency responders' abilities during an emer- gency. The International Building Code (IBC) focuses on built-in fire protection features, such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire -resistance -rated construction and properly designed egress sys- tems, whereas this chapter fully addresses the human element. As with other chapters of the Inter- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° (ATFIgbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to Lie Ag,, ^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m ALO, goodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboem a Romsl Mglo—ody oTyncg andoNyb,IyogT,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRRVNDBR national Fire Code, Section 402 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. PART III -BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN FEATURES Chapter 5 Fire Service Features. The requirements of this chapter apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access roads; access to building openings and roofs; premises identifica- tion; key boxes; fire protection water supplies; fire command centers; fire department access to equipment and emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 502 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems. This chapter focuses on building systems and ser- vices as they relate to potential safety hazards and when and how they should be installed. This chapter brings together all building system- and service -related issues for convenience and provides a more systematic view of buildings. The following building services and systems are addressed: fuel -fired appliances (Section 603), electrical equipment, wiring and hazards (Section 604), mechan- ical refrigeration (Section 605), elevator recall and maintenance (Section 606), commercial kitchen hoods (Section 607), commercial kitchen cooking oil storage (608) and hyperbaric facilities (609). As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 602 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Note that building systems focused on energy systems and components are addressed by Chapter 12. Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features. The maintenance of assemblies required to be fire -resistance rated is a key component in a passive fire protection philosophy. Chapter 7 sets forth requirements to maintain required fire -resistance ratings of building elements and limit fire spread. Section 701 addresses the basics of what construction elements such as fire barriers and smoke barriers need to be maintained as well as defining the owner's responsibility. The rest of the chapter, Sections 703 through 706, deals with various fire and smoke protection features that must also be maintained. These features include penetrations, joint protection, door and window open- ings and duct and air transfer opening protection. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 702 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings. The overall purpose of Chapter 8 is to regulate interior finishes, decorative materials and furnishings in new and existing buildings so that they do not significantly add to or create fire hazards within buildings. The provi- sions tend to focus on occupancies with specific risk characteristics, such as vulnerability of occu- pants, density of occupants, lack of familiarity with the building and societal expectations of importance. This chapter is consistent with Chapter 8 of the International Building Code (IBC), which regulates the interior finishes of new buildings. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 802 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Chapter 9 prescribes the minimum requirements for active systems of fire protection equipment to perform the functions of detecting a fire, alerting the occupants or fire department of a fire emergency, controlling smoke and con- trolling or extinguishing the fire. There are provisions relating to gas detection and associated alarms. Mass notification systems are also addressed. Generally, the requirements are based on the occupancy, the height and the area of the building, because these are the factors that most affect fire -fighting capabilities and the relative hazard of a specific building or portion thereof. This chap- ter parallels and is substantially duplicated in Chapter 9 of the International BuildingCode; however, this chapter also contains periodic testing criteria that are not contained in the IBC. In addition, the special fire protection system requirements based on use and occupancy found in Chapter 4 of the IBC are duplicated in Chapter 9 of the IFC as a user convenience. As with other chapters of the Inter- national Fire Code, Section 902 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applica- ble to the chapter contents. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xi I i l i CApynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( Lie Ag,,aRt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oT,,g and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Chapter 10 Means of Egress. The general criteria set forth in Chapter 10 regulating the design of the means of egress are established as the primary method for protection of people in buildings by allowing timely relocation or evacuation of building occupants. Both prescriptive and perfor- mance language is utilized in this chapter to provide for a basic approach in the determination of a safe exiting system for all occupancies. It addresses all portions of the egress system (i.e., exit access, exits and exit discharge) and includes design requirements as well as provisions regulating individual components. The requirements detail the size, arrangement, number and protection of means of egress components. Functional and operational characteristics also are specified for the components that will permit their safe use without special knowledge or effort. The means of egress protection requirements work in coordination with other sections of the code, such as pro- tection of vertical openings (see Chapter 7), interior finish (see Chapter 8), fire suppression and detection systems (see Chapter 9) and numerous others, all having an impact on life safety. Sections 1002 through 1030 duplicate text from Chapter 10 of the IBC; however, the IFC contains an addi- tional Section 1031 on maintenance of the means of egress system in existing buildings. Retroactive minimum means of egress requirements for existing buildings are found in Chapter 11. Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Chapter 11 applies to exist- ing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of the code and intends to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying existing buildings by providing for alterations to such buildings that do not comply with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code. Prior to the 2009 edition, its content existed in the IFC but in a random manner that was nei- ther efficient nor user-friendly. In the 2007/2008 code development cycle, a code change (F294-07/ 08) was approved that consolidated the retroactive elements of IFC/2006 Sections 607, 701, 704, 903, 905, 907 and 3406 (then 2506) and all of then -Section 1027 (Means of Egress for Existing Build- ings) into a single chapter for easier and more efficient reference and application to existing build- ings. The provisions address general fire safety features such as requirements for fire alarm systems, CO detection and automatic sprinkler systems in some existing buildings, general means of egress, and finally, the chapter contains a section dedicated to existing Group 1-2 occupancies. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 1102 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 12 Energy Systems. Chapter 12 was added to address the current energy systems found in the IFC. It introduces a wide range of systems that generate and store energy in, on and adjacent to buildings and facilities. The expansion of such energy systems is related to meeting today's energy, environmental and economic challenges. Ensuring appropriate criteria to address the safety of such systems in building and fire codes is an important part of protecting the public at large, building occupants and emergency responders. Previously, requirements for energy systems, such as standby power systems, PV systems and stationary battery systems, were scattered about in various locations in Chapter 6, which addresses building services and systems. However, with the addition of fuel cells and capacitor energy storage systems to the IFC, a chapter dedicated to such related issues needed to be created. This chapter provides an appropriate location for the addition of future energy systems. Chapters 13 through 19. Reserved for future use. PART IV -SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND OPERATIONS Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities. Chapter 20 specifies minimum requirements for the fire -safe operation of airports, heliports and helistops. The principal nonflight operational hazards associated with aviation involve fuel, facilities and operations. Therefore, safe use of flammable and combusti- ble liquids during fueling and maintenance operations is emphasized. Availability of portable Class B:C-rated fire extinguishers for prompt control or suppression of incipient fires is required. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2002 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning. The provisions of Chapter 21 are intended to reduce hazards associ- ated with use of flammable and combustible dry cleaning solvents. These materials, like all volatile organic chemicals, generate significant quantities of static electricity and are thus readily ignitable. Many flammable and nonflammable dry cleaning solvents also possess health hazards when involved in a fire. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2102 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. xii 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ff.,rill l i CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to iffI ( ITHR 1, xAgffievom Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAtO, goodomo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mgle— odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCTMN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Chapter 22 Combustible Dust -producing Operations. The requirements of Chapter 22 seek to reduce the likelihood of dust explosions by managing the hazards of ignitable suspensions of combustible dusts associated with a variety of operations including woodworking, mining, food pro- cessing, agricultural commodity storage and handling and pharmaceutical manufacturing, among others. Ignition source control and good housekeeping practices in occupancies containing dust - producing operations are emphasized. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2202 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter con- tents. Chapter 23 Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. This chapter provides provisions that regulate the storage and dispensing of both liquid and gaseous motor fuels at public and private automotive, marine and aircraft motor fuel -dispensing facilities, fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facilities and repair garages. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2302 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes. Chapter 24 requirements govern operations where flamma- ble or combustible finishes are applied by spraying, dipping, powder coating or flow -coating pro- cesses. As with all operations involving flammable or combustible liquids and combustible dusts or vapors, controlling ignition sources and methods of reducing or controlling flammable vapors or combustible dusts at or near these operations are emphasized. As with other chapters of the Inter- national Fire Code, Section 2402 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are appli- cable to the chapter contents. Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. Chapter 25 provides guidance that is intended to reduce the likelihood of explosions resulting from improper use or handling of ethylene gas used for crop - ripening and coloring processes. This is accomplished by regulating ethylene gas generation; stor- age and distribution systems and controlling ignition sources. Design and construction of facilities for this use are regulated by the International Building Code to reduce the impact of potential acci- dents on people and buildings. Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. This chapter regulates fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations which use toxic pesticide chemicals to kill insects, rodents and other vermin. Fumigants and insecticidal fogging agents pose little hazard if properly applied; however, the inherent toxicity of all these agents and the potential flammability of some makes special pre- cautions necessary when they are used. Requirements of this chapter are intended to protect both the public and fire fighters from hazards associated with these products. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2602 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities. The requirements of this chapter are intended to control hazards associated with the manufacture of electrical circuit boards or micro- chips, commonly called semiconductors. Though the finished product possesses no unusual haz- ards, materials commonly associated with semiconductor manufacturing are often quite hazardous and include flammable liquids, pyrophoric and flammable gases, toxic substances and corrosives. The requirements of this chapter are concerned with both life safety and property protection. How- ever, the fire code official should recognize that the risk of extraordinary property damages is far more common than the risk of personal injuries from fire. As with other chapters of the Interna- tional Fire Code, Section 2702 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applica- ble to the chapter contents. Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities. Provisions of this chapter are intended to prevent fires and explosions, facilitate fire control and reduce exposures to and from facilities storing, selling or processing wood and forest products, including sawdust, wood chips, shavings, bark mulch, shorts, finished planks, sheets, posts, poles, timber and raw logs and the hazard they represent once ignited. Also included are solid biomass feedstock and raw products associated with agro-industrial facilities, the outdoor storage of pallets and manufacturing and recycling facilities. This chapter requires active and passive fire protection features to reduce on- and off -site exposures, limit fire size and development and facili- tate fire fighting by employees and the fire service. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2802 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xiii I i l i CATFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo moody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings. This chapter regulates materials and pro- cesses associated with the manufacture of paints as well as bituminous, asphaltic and other diverse compounds formulated to protect buildings, machines and objects from the effects of weather, cor- rosion and hostile environmental exposures. Paint for decorative, architectural and industrial uses comprises the bulk of organic coating production. Painting and processes related to the manufac- ture of nonflammable and noncombustible or water -based products are exempt from the provi- sions of this chapter. The application of organic coatings is covered by Chapter 24. Elimination of ignition sources, maintenance of fire protection equipment and isolation or segregation of hazard- ous operations are emphasized. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 2902 contains a term that is defined in Chapter 2 and is applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens. This chapter addresses the fuel supply, ventilation, emergency shutdown equipment, fire protection and the operation and maintenance of industrial ovens, which are sometimes referred to as industrial heat enclosures or industrial furnaces. Compliance with this chapter is intended to reduce the likelihood of fires involving industrial ovens which are usually the result of the fuel in use or volatile vapors given off by the materials being heated or to manage the impact if a fire should occur. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 3002 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Structures and Other Membrane Structures. The require- ments in this chapter are intended to protect temporary as well as permanent tents and air -sup- ported and other membrane structures and temporary special event structures from fire and similar hazards by regulating structure location and access, anchorage, egress, heat -producing equipment, hazardous materials and operations, combustible vegetation, ignition sources, waste accumulation and requiring regular inspections and certifying continued compliance with fire safety regulations. This chapter also addresses outdoor assembly events, which are not limited to those events where tents or other membrane structures are used but are regulated due to the number of people, den- sity of those people and hazards associated with large outdoor events related to egress, fire hazards from cooking and other related concerns. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Sec- tion 3102 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 32 High -piled Combustible Storage. This chapter provides guidance for reasonable protection of life from hazards associated with the storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height. It provides requirements for identifying various classes of commodities; general fire and life safety features including storage arrangements, smoke and heat venting, and fire department access; and housekeeping and maintenance requirements. The chapter attempts to define the potential fire severity and, in turn, determine fire and life safety protection measures needed to control, and in some cases suppress, a potential fire. This chapter does not cover miscellaneous combustible materials storage regulated in Section 315. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 3202 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 33 Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition. Chapter 33 outlines general fire safety precautions for all structures and all occupancies during construction and demolition operations. In general, these requirements seek to maintain required levels of fire protection, limit fire spread, establish the appropriate operation of equipment and promote prompt response to fire emergencies. Features regulated include fire protection systems, fire fighter access to the site and building, means of egress, hazardous materials storage and use and temporary heating equipment and other ignition sources. With the 2012 reorganization, this chapter now correlates with Chapter 33 of the IBC. Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage. The requirements of Chapter 34 are intended to prevent or control fires and explosions associated with the remanufacture and storage of tires and tire byproducts. Additionally, the requirements are intended to minimize the impact of indoor and outdoor tire storage fires by regulating pile volume and location, segregating the various opera- tions, providing for fire department access and a water supply and controlling ignition sources. Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work. This chapter covers requirements for safety in welding and other types of hot work by reducing the potential for fire ignitions that usually result in large losses. Several different types of hot work would fall under the requirements found in Chapter 35, including both gas and electric arc methods and any open -torch operations. Many of the activi- ties of this chapter focus on the actions of the occupants. As with other chapters of the Interna- xiv 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° iffff.,( rill d CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) LAt,mmt to I ITHR 1, xAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAt,goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mgle ooly oT,,g and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER tional Fire Code, Section 3502 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 36 Marinas. Chapter 36 addresses the fire protection and prevention requirements for marinas. It was developed in response to the complications encountered by a number of fire departments responsible for the protection of marinas as well as fire loss history in marinas that lacked fire protection. Compliance with this chapter intends to establish safe practices in marina areas, provide an identification method for mooring spaces in the marina, and provide fire fighters with safe operational areas and fire protection methods to extend hose lines in a safe manner. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 3602 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers. Chapter 37 establishes the requirements for storage and han- dling of combustible fibers, including animal, vegetable and synthetic fibers, whether woven into textiles, baled, packaged or loose. Operations involving combustible fibers are typically associated with salvage, paper milling, recycling, cloth manufacturing, carpet and textile mills and agricultural operations, among others. The primary hazard associated with these operations is the abundance of materials and their ready ignitability. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Sec- tion 3702 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 38 Higher Education Laboratories. Chapter 38 is a new chapter addressing the unique needs of laboratories in higher education academic institutions. The advancement of tech- nologies, science, medicine and our knowledge of the world often relies on having vibrant and suc- cessful academic institutions. These academic institutions often have chemistry, biology, medical, engineering and other laboratories where hazardous materials are used. The chapter addresses both new and existing buildings and new and existing laboratories. Applying the general hazardous material provisions has been difficult because of the ways these laboratories operate. Often there are many small laboratories that use very small quantities of hazardous materials that individually do not exceed the MAQs. However, in aggregate the quantities will exceed the MAQs and could result in the need for a Group H occupancy classification. It is believed that the lower density of haz- ardous materials often mitigates the overall risk. Therefore, this lower density along with a package of additional requirements (including the concept of laboratory suites with fire -resistance -rated separations) renders a Group H occupancy classification not necessary. This chapter also addresses the use of certain materials typically prohibited for existing buildings where located in buildings not protected throughout with a sprinkler system. These allowances come with certain safety measures such as the use of storage cabinets and fume hoods. Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities. Chapter 39 is anew chapter focused on the processing and extraction of oils and fats from various plants. This process includes the extraction by use of solvent, desolventizing of the raw material and production of the miscella, and distillation of the solvent from the miscella and solvent recovery. The processes used are not necessarily typical hazardous material processes and often the systems and equipment associated with such processes are not listed. Due to the typical lack of listings, the systems and equipment need specific approvals for each installation. This chapter provides the tools to appropriately enforce the IFC to meet the unique needs of industry while providing the appropriate level of safety. This chapter has provisions for a technical report prepared by a registered design professional. This chapter also requires site inspections to make sure equipment and systems are installed as designed and approved. Chapters 40 through 49. Reserved for future use. PART V-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials —General Provisions. This chapter contains the general requirements for all hazardous chemicals in all occupancies. Hazardous chemicals are defined as those that pose an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of operating or emergency personnel, the public and the environment if not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use, disposal or transportation. The general provisions of this chapter are intended to be companion provisions with the specific requirements of Chapters 51 through 67 regarding a given hazardous material. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5002 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter con- tents. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xv I i l i CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( Lie Ag,,vo ,At, ICC No FLths[TAodomoo. m A LO, goodomo,o by o,,,O Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle ass¢ody oLyncg andoNyb,IyogT,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHEREUNDER Chapter 51 Aerosols. Chapter 51 addresses the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires and explosions in facilities where retail aerosol products are displayed or stored. It is concerned with both life safety and property protection from a fire; however, historically, aerosol product fires have caused property loss more frequently than loss of life. Requirements for storing aerosol prod- ucts are dependent on the level of aerosol product, level of sprinkler protection, type of storage condition and quantity of aerosol products. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5102 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 52. Reserved for future use. Chapter 53 Compressed Gases. This chapter regulates the storage, use and handling of all flammable and nonflammable compressed gases, such as those that are used in medical facilities, air separation plants, industrial plants, agricultural equipment facilities and similar occupancies. Standards for the design, construction and marking of compressed gas cylinders and pressure ves- sels are referenced. Compressed gases used in welding and cutting, cryogenic liquids and liquefied petroleum gases are also regulated under Chapters 35, 55 and 61, respectively. Compressed gases that are classified as hazardous materials are also regulated in Chapter 50, which includes general requirements. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5302 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials. Chapter 54 addresses the hazards of corrosive materials that have a destructive effect on living tissues. Although corrosive gases exist, most corrosive materials are solid or liquid and classified as either acids or bases (alkalis). These materials may pose a wide range of hazards other than corrosivity, such as combustibility, reactivity or oxidizing hazards, and must conform to the requirements of this code with respect to all known hazards. The focus of this chapter is on materials whose primary hazard is corrosivity; that is, the ability to destroy or irrepara- bly damage living tissue on contact. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5402 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter con- tents. Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids. This chapter regulates the hazards associated with the storage, use and handling of cryogenic fluids through regulation of such things as pressure relief mechanisms and proper container storage. These hazards are in addition to the code requirements that address the other hazards of cryogenic fluids such as flammability and toxicity. These other characteristics are dealt with in Chapter 50 and other chapters, such as Chapter 58 dealing with flammable gases. Cryogens are hazardous because they are held at extremely low temperatures and high pressures. Many cryogenic fluids, however, are actually inert gases and would not be regulated elsewhere in this code. Cryogens are used for many applications but specifically have had widespread use in the biomedical field and in space programs. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Sec- tion 5502 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks. This chapter prescribes minimum requirements for the safe manufacture, storage, handling and use of explosives, ammunition and blasting agents for commercial and industrial occupancies. These provisions are intended to protect the general public, emergency responders and individuals who handle explosives. Chapter 56 also regulates the manu- facturing, retail sale, display and wholesale distribution of fireworks, establishing the requirements for obtaining approval to manufacture, store, sell, discharge or conduct a public display, and refer- ences national standards for regulations governing manufacture, storage and public displays. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5602 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. The requirements of this chapter are intended to reduce the likelihood of fires involving the storage, handling, use or transportation of flammable and combustible liquids. Adherence to these practices may also limit damage in the event of an accidental fire involving these materials. These liquids are used for fuel, lubricants, cleaners, solvents, medicine and even drinking. The danger associated with flammable and combus- tible liquids is that the vapors from these liquids, when combined with air in their flammable range, will burn or explode at temperatures near normal living and working environment. The protection provided by this code is to prevent the flammable and combustible liquids from being ignited. As xvi 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ff.,rill l i CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to iffI ( ITHR 1, xAgffievom Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAtO, goodomo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mgle— odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCTMN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5702 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Chapter 58 sets require- ments for the storage and use of flammable gases. For safety purposes, there is a limit on the quan- tities of flammable gas allowed per control area. Exceeding these limitations increases the possibility of damage to both property and individuals. The principal hazard posed by flammable gas is its ready ignitability, or even explosivity, when mixed with air in the proper proportions. Conse- quently, occupancies storing or handling large quantities of flammable gas are classified as Group H- 2 (high hazard) by the International Building Code. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5802 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 59 Flammable Solids. This chapter addresses general requirements for storage and handling of flammable solids, especially magnesium; however, it is important to note that several other solid materials, primarily metals including, but not limited to, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, calcium, zinc, sodium, lithium, potassium, sodium/potassium alloys, uranium, thorium and pluto- nium, can be explosion hazards under the right conditions. Some of these metals are almost exclu- sively laboratory materials but because of where they are used, fire service personnel must be trained to handle emergency situations. Because uranium, thorium and plutonium are also radioac- tive materials, they present still more specialized problems for fire service personnel. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 5902 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials. Them a in purpose of this chapter is to protect occupants, emergency responders and those in the immediate area of the building and facility from short-term, acute hazards associated with a release or general exposure to toxic and highly toxic materials. This chapter deals with all three states of toxic and highly toxic materials: solids, liquids and gases. This code does not address long-term exposure effects of these materials, which are addressed by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6002 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter con- tents. Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Chapter 61 establishes requirements for the safe han- dling, storing and use of LP -gas to reduce the possibility of damage to containers, accidental releases of LP -gas and exposure of flammable concentrations of LP -gas to ignition sources. LP -gas (notably propane) is well known as a camping fuel for cooking, lighting, heating and refrigerating and also remains a popular standby fuel supply for auxiliary generators as well as being widely used as an alternative motor vehicle fuel. Its characteristic as a clean -burning fuel has resulted in the addition of propane dispensers to service stations throughout the country. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6102 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides. This chapter addresses the hazards associated with the storage, handling and use of organic peroxides and intends to manage the fire and oxidation hazards of organic peroxides by preventing their uncontrolled release. These chemicals possess the character- istics of flammable or combustible liquids and are also strong oxidizers. This unusual combination of properties requires special storage and handling precautions to prevent uncontrolled release, con- tamination, hazardous chemical reactions, fires or explosions. The requirements of this chapter per- tain to industrial applications in which significant quantities of organic peroxides are stored or used; however, smaller quantities of organic peroxides still pose a significant hazard and, therefore, must be stored and used in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapter 50. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6202 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids. Chapter 63 addresses the hazards associated with solid, liquid, gaseous and cryogenic fluid oxidizing materials, includingoxygen in home use, and establishes criteria for their safe storage and protection in indoor and outdoor storage facilities, minimizing the potential for uncontrolled releases and contact with fuel sources. Although oxidizers themselves do not burn, they pose unique fire hazards because of their ability to support combustion by breaking down and giving off oxygen. As with other chapters 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xvii I l l i CApynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( Lie Ag,,aRt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oT,,g and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER of the International Fire Code, Section 6302 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials. This chapter regulates the hazards associated with pyro- phoric materials, which are capable of spontaneously igniting in the air at or below a temperature of 130°F (54°C). Many pyrophoric materials also pose severe flammability or reactivity hazards. This chapter addresses only the hazards associated with pyrophoric materials. Materials that pose multi- ple hazards must conform to the requirements of the code with respect to all hazards. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6402 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics. This chapter addresses the significant hazards associated with pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics, which are the most dangerous and unstable of all plastic compounds. The chemically bound oxygen in their structure permits them to burn vigorously in the absence of atmospheric oxygen at a rate 15 times greater than comparable common combustibles. Strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, helps to reduce the hazards associated with pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics in a fire or other emergencies. Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials. This chapter addresses the hazards of unstable (reactive) liquid and solid materials as well as unstable (reactive) compressed gases. In addition to their unstable reactivity, these materials may pose other hazards, such as toxicity, corrosivity, explosivity, flammability or oxidizing potential. This chapter, however, intends to address those materials whose primary hazard is unstable reactivity. Materials that pose multiple hazards must conform to the requirements of the code with respect to all hazards. Strict compliance with the pro- visions of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, help reduce the exposure hazards associated with unstable (reactive) materials in a fire or other emergency. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6602 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapter 67 Water -reactive Solids and Liquids. This chapter addresses the hazards associ- ated with water -reactive materials that are solid or liquid at normal temperatures and pressures. In addition to their water reactivity, these materials may pose a wide range of other hazards, such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness or oxidizing potential. This chapter addresses only those mate- rials whose primary hazard is water reactivity. Materials that pose multiple hazards must conform to the requirements of the code with respect to all hazards. Strict compliance with the require- ments of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, helps to reduce the exposure hazards associated with water -reactive materials in a fire or other emergency. As with other chapters of the International Fire Code, Section 6702 contains a list of terms that are defined in Chapter 2 and are applicable to the chapter contents. Chapters 68 through 79. Reserved for future use. PART VI -REFERENCED STANDARDS Chapter 80 Referenced Standards. This code contains several references to standards that are used to regulate materials and methods of construction. Chapter 80 contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. The standards are part of the code to the extent of the reference to the standard (see Section 102.7). Compliance with the referenced standard is necessary for compliance with this code. By providing specifically adopted standards, the construc- tion and installation requirements necessary for compliance with this code can be readily deter- mined. The basis for code compliance is, therefore, established and available on an equal basis to the code official, contractor, designer and owner. Chapter 80 is organized in a manner that makes it easy to locate specific standards. It lists all of the referenced standards alphabetically by acronym of the promulgating agency of the standard. Each agency's standards are then listed in either alphabetical or numeric order based upon the stan- dard identification. The list also contains the title of the standard; the edition (date) of the standard referenced; any addenda included as part of the ICC adoption; and the section or sections of this code that reference the standard. xviii 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° i l i CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( TTRR 1, xAgffievom Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mgle odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER PART VII-APPENDICES Appendix A Board of Appeals. This appendix contains optional criteria that, when adopted, provide jurisdictions with detailed appeals, board member qualifications and administrative proce- dures to supplement the basic requirements found in Section 108 of this code. Note that the provi- sions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix B Fire -flow Requirements for Buildings. This appendix provides a tool for the use of jurisdictions in establishing a policy for determining fire -flow requirements in accordance with Section 507.3. The determination of required fire flow is not an exact science, but having some level of information provides a consistent way of choosing the appropriate fire flow for buildings throughout a jurisdiction. The primary tool used in this appendix is a table that presents fire flow based on construction type and building area based on the correlation of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) method and the construction types used in the International Building Code. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. This appendix focuses on the location and spacing of fire hydrants, which is important to the success of fire -fighting operations. The diffi- culty with determining the spacing of fire hydrants is that every situation is unique and has unique challenges. Finding one methodology for determining hydrant spacing is difficult. This particular appendix gives one methodology based on the required fire flow that fire departments can work with to set a policy for hydrant distribution around new buildings and facilities in conjunction with Section 507.5. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specif- ically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads. This appendix contains more detailed elements for use with the basic access requirements found in Section 503, which gives some minimum criteria, such as a maximum length of 150 feet and a minimum width of 20 feet, but in many cases does not state specific criteria. This appendix, like Appendices B and C, is a tool for jurisdictions looking for guidance in establishing access requirements and includes criteria for multiple -family residential developments, large one- and two-family subdivisions, specific examples for various types of turn- arounds for fire department apparatus and parking regulatory signage. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordi- nance. Appendix E Hazard Categories. This appendix contains guidance for designers, engineers, architects, code officials, plans reviewers and inspectors in the classifying of hazardous materials so that proposed designs can be evaluated intelligently and accurately. The descriptive materials and explanations of hazardous materials and how to report and evaluate them on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are intended to be instructional as well as informative. Note that this appendix is for information purposes and is not intended for adoption. Appendix F Hazard Ranking. The information in this appendix is intended to be a companion to the specific requirements of Chapters 51 through 67, which regulate the storage, handling and use of all hazardous materials classified as either physical or health hazards. These materials pose diverse hazards, including instability, reactivity, flammability, oxidizing potential or toxicity; there- fore, identifying them by hazard ranking is essential. This appendix lists the various hazardous mate- rials categories that are defined in this code, along with the NFPA 704 hazard ranking for each. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids —Weight and Volume Equivalents. This appendix gives the fire code official and design professional a ready reference tool for the conversion of the liquid weight and volume of cryogenic fluid to their corresponding volume of gas and vice versa and is a companion to the provisions of Chapter 55 of this code. Note that this appendix is for information purposes and is not intended for adoption. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xix I i l i CApynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( Lie Ag,,aRt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo moody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materi- als Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions. This appendix is intended to assist businesses in establishing a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inven- tory Statement (HMIS) based on the classification and quantities of materials that would be found on -site, in storage or in use. The sample forms and available Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide the basis for the evaluations. It is also a companion to IFC Sections 407.5 and 407.6, which provide the requirement that the HMIS and HMMP be submitted when required by the fire code official. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix I Fire Protection Systems —Noncompliant Conditions. The purpose of this appendix, which was developed by the ICC Hazard Abatement in Existing Buildings Committee, is to provide the fire code official with a list of conditions that are readily identifiable by the inspector during the course of an inspection utilizing the International Fire Code. The specific conditions iden- tified in this appendix are primarily derived from applicable NFPA standards and pose a hazard to the proper operation of the respective systems. While these do not represent all of the conditions that pose a hazard or otherwise may impair the proper operation of fire protection systems, their identification in this adoptable appendix will provide a more direct path for enforcement by the fire code official. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifi- cally referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix J Building Information Sign. This appendix provides design, installation and main- tenance requirements for a Building Information Sign (BIS), a fire service tool to be utilized in the crucial, initial response of fire fighters to a structure fire. The BIS placard is designed to be utilized within the initial response time frame of an incident to assist fire fighters in their tactical size -up of a situation as soon as possible after arrival on the scene of a fire emergency. The BIS design is in the shape of a fire service Maltese Cross and includes five spaces (the four wings plus the centerpiece of the cross symbol) in which information is placed about the tactical considerations of construction type and hourly rating, fire protection systems, occupancy type, content hazards and special fea- tures that could affect tactical decisions and operations. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities. This appendix was created by the ICC Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare (AHC) and its intent is to provide jurisdictions with an option for assessing minimum fire and life safety requirements for buildings containing ambulatory care facilities. While this appendix is written with the intent to apply retroac- tive minimum standards, the AHC recognized that the ambulatory care requirements are relatively recent additions to the International Building Code. For that reason, these requirements are pre- sented as an appendix so that the adopting authority can exercise judgment in the adoption and application of this section. This appendix would also be useful for those local and state jurisdictions that are specifically focused on ensuring the safety for existing ambulatory care facilities by provid- ing minimum criteria that could be used to bring older facilities into compliance with the current standards at the discretion of the adopting jurisdiction. The technical requirements are based on the current IBC language, which is consistent with the overall concept of the current federal requirements. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specif- ically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems. This appendix provides for the design, installation and maintenance of permanently installed fire fighter breathing air systems in buildings designated by the jurisdiction. Breathing air is critical for fire -fighting opera- tions. Historically, fire departments have supplied air bottles by means of a "bottle brigade," whereby fire fighters manually transport air bottles up stairways, which is an extraordinarily fire fighter -intensive process and takes fire fighters away from their primary mission of rescue and fire fighting. Technology now exists to address the issue using in -building air supply systems. Fire fighter breathing air systems were introduced in the late 1980s and are now required in a number of com- munities throughout the United States. The system has been called a "standpipe for air" and con- sists of stainless steel, high-pressure piping that is supplied by on -site air storage or fire department air supply units. Air filling stations are then strategically located throughout the building allowing fire fighters to refill breathing air cylinders inside the fire building, negating the required "bottle bri- gade," and making more fire fighters available for search, rescue and fire suppression operations. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically refer- enced in the adopting ordinance. xx 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ff.,( rill l i CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to iffI fiTER 1, xAgffievom Rt, ICC Nootths �TAodomoo.mAtO, �goodomo,o by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle � odympyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Appendix M High-rise Buildings —Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirement. This appendix was created with the intent to provide an option for adoption byjurisdictions that choose to require existing high-rise buildings to be retrofitted with automatic sprinklers. Modern fire and building codes require complete automatic fire sprinkler protection and a variety of other safety features in new high-rise construction. Many older high-rise buildings lack automatic sprinkler pro- tection and other basic fire protection features necessary to protect the occupants, emergency responders and the structure itself. Without complete automatic sprinkler protection, fire depart- ments cannot provide the level of protection that high-rise buildings demand. Existing high-rise buildings that are not protected with automatic sprinklers represent a significant hazard to occu- pants and fire fighters, and can significantly impact a community's infrastructure and economic via- bility in the event of a fire loss. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. Appendix N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions. This appendix was created to address the hazards that are associated with larger, more complex trade shows and exhibitions. Although many of these requirements are already included in various locations in this code, some of the more important items, such as requirements for covered booths and multiple -story booths, are not. The intent is to have the requirements covering these events in a single location. The provisions are essentially a series of pointers to other locations within this code. This assists those organizing exhi- bitions and individual exhibitors unfamiliar with the fire code. The appendix can be adopted byjuris- dictions looking for specific regulations on this subject or used as a guide where it is not. Note that the provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° xxi I i l i CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo moody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER xxii 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I Administrative ............................. I CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION .... 1 PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS ................ 1 Section 101 Scope and General Requirements 1 102 Applicability 1 PART 2—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS........ 2 103 Department of Fire Prevention 2 104 General Authority and Responsibilities 3 105 Permits 4 106 Fees 12 107 Inspections 12 108 Maintenance 13 109 Board of Appeals 13 110 Violations 13 III Unsafe Buildings 14 112 Stop Work Order 14 113 Service Utilities 15 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS .................... 17 Section 201 General 17 202 General Definitions 17 Part II —General Safety Provisions ................. 51 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....... 51 Section 301 General 51 302 Definitions 51 303 Asphalt Kettles 51 304 Combustible Waste Material 52 305 Ignition Sources 52 306 Motion Picture Projection Rooms and Film 53 307 Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces 53 308 Open Flames 53 309 Powered Industrial Trucks and Equipment 55 310 Smoking 55 311 Vacant Premises 56 312 Vehicle Impact Protection 57 313 Fueled Equipment 57 314 Indoor Displays 58 315 General Storage 58 316 Hazards to Fire Fighters 59 317 Rooftop Gardens and Landscaped Roofs 60 318 Laundry Carts 61 319 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles 61 CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS ............. 63 Section 401 General 63 402 Definitions 63 403 Emergency Preparedness Requirements 63 404 Fire Safety, Evacuation and Lockdown Plans 69 405 Emergency Evacuation Drills 70 406 Employee Training and Response Procedures 71 407 Hazard Communication 71 Part III —Building and Equipment Design Features ... 73 CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES ........ 73 Section 501 General 73 502 Definitions 73 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads 73 504 Access to Building Openings and Roofs 74 505 Premises Identification 75 506 Key Boxes 75 507 Fire Protection Water Supplies 75 508 Fire Command Center 76 509 Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Access 77 510 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage 77 CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS ................... 81 Section 601 General 81 602 Definitions 81 603 Fuel -fired Appliances 81 604 Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Hazards 84 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® x 111 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 605 Mechanical Refrigeration 85 606 Elevator Operation, Maintenance and Fire Service Keys 88 607 Commercial Kitchen Hoods 89 608 Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage 90 609 Hyperbanc Facilities 90 CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES ......... 91 Section 701 General 91 702 Definitions 91 703 Penetrations 91 704 Joints and Voids 92 705 Door and Window Openings 92 706 Duct and Air Transfer Opemngs 92 707 Concealed Spaces 92 CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS ............... 93 Section 801 General 93 802 Definitions 93 803 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish in Existing Buildings 93 804 Interior Wall and Ceiling True and Interior Floor Finish in New and Existing Buildings 95 805 Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses in New and Exisrting Buildings 96 806 Natural Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing Buildings 99 807 Decorative Materials and Artificial Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing Buildings 99 808 Furnishings Other than Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses or Decorative Materials in New and Existing Buildings 101 CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS.......... 103 Section 901 General 103 902 Definitions 105 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems 106 904 Alternative Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems 113 905 Standpipe Systems 116 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers 119 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems 121 908 Emergency Alarm Systems 132 909 Smoke Control Systems 132 910 Smoke and Heat Removal 139 911 Explosion Control 141 912 Fire Department Connections 142 913 Fire Pumps 143 914 Fire Protection Based on Special Detailed Requirements of Use and Occupancy 143 915 Carbon Monoxide Detection 146 916 Gas Detection Systems 148 917 Mass Notification Systems 148 CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS ............. 149 Section 1001 Administration 149 1002 Definitions 149 1003 General Means of Egress 150 1004 Occupant Load 151 1005 Means of Egress Sizing 152 1006 Numbers of Exits and Exit Access Doorways 153 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration 156 1008 Means of Egress Illumination 157 1009 Accessible Means of Egress 158 1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles 160 1011 Stairways 169 1012 Ramps 172 1013 Exit Signs 173 1014 Handrails 174 1015 Guards 175 1016 Exit Access 177 1017 Exit Access Travel Distance 178 1018 Aisles 179 1019 Exit Access Stairways and Ramps 179 1020 Corridors 180 1021 Egress Balconies 181 1022 Exits 181 1023 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps 182 1024 Exit Passageways 184 1025 Luminous Egress Path Markings 184 1026 Horizontal Exits 186 1027 Exterior Exit Stairways and Ramps 187 xxiv 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® " ' C',gbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)pu�ry Mt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party, o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vs3 9oglo—oKIA o ncg and NyodwgpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1028 Exit Discharge 187 1029 Assembly 189 1030 Emergency Escape and Rescue 195 1031 Maintenance of the Means of Egress 196 CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS .......... 199 Section 1101 General 199 1102 Definitions 199 1103 Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings 199 1104 Means of Egress for Existing Buildings 206 1105 Construction Requirements for Existing Group I-2 211 1106 Requirements for Outdoor Operations 215 CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS .............. 217 Section 1201 General 217 1202 Definitions 217 1203 Emergency and Standby Power Systems 217 1204 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems 219 1205 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems 221 1206 Electrical Energy Storage Systems 222 CHAPTERS 13 through 19 RESERVED........... 231 Part IV —Special Occupancies and Operations ....... 233 CHAPTER 20 AVIATION FACILITIES ......... 233 Section 2001 General 233 2002 Definitions 233 2003 General Precautions 233 2004 Aircraft Maintenance 233 2005 Portable Fire Extinguishers 234 2006 Aircraft Fueling 234 2007 Helistops and Heliports 239 CHAPTER 21 DRY CLEANING ................ 241 Section 2101 General 241 2102 Definitions 241 2103 Classifications 241 2104 General Requirements 241 2105 Operating Requirements 242 2106 Spotting and Pretreatmg 242 2107 Dry Cleaning Systems 243 2108 Fire Protection 243 CHAPTER22 COMBUSTIBLE DUST - PRODUCING OPERATIONS ..... 245 Section 2201 General 245 2202 Definition 245 2203 Precautions 245 2204 Additional Requirements 245 CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES ...................... 247 Section 2301 General 247 2302 Definitions 247 2303 Location of Dispensing Devices 247 2304 Dispensing Operations 248 2305 Operational Requirements 249 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities 249 2307 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities 254 2308 Compressed Natural Gas Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities 255 2309 Hydrogen Motor Fuel -dispensing and Generation Facilities 256 2310 Marine Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities 258 2311 Repair Garages 259 CHAPTER 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES ........ 263 Section 2401 General 263 2402 Definitions 263 2403 Protection of Operations 263 2404 Spray Finishing 265 2405 Dipping Operations 269 2406 Powder Coating 270 2407 Electrostatic Apparatus 271 2408 Organic Peroxides and Dual -component Coatings 272 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® xxv I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv O,,eOo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No (wN¢ [,Aodomoo. m AtOo, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd M glo— ody mpyncg and ,yodwgp,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 2409 Indoor Manufacturing of Reinforced Plastics 272 2410 Floor Surfacing and Finishing Operations 273 CHAPTER 25 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING.... 275 Section 2501 General 275 2502 Definitions 275 2503 Ethylene Gas 275 2504 Sources of Ignition 275 2505 Combustible Waste 275 2506 Ethylene Generators 275 2507 Warning Signs 275 CHAPTER 26 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING....... 277 Section 2601 General 277 2602 Definitions 277 2603 Fire Safety Requirements 277 CHAPTER27 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES ..... 279 Section 2701 General 279 2702 Definitions 279 2703 General Safety Provisions 279 2704 Storage 283 2705 Use and Handling 284 CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES... 289 Section 2801 General 289 2802 Definitions 289 2803 General Requirements 289 2804 Fire Protection 290 2805 Plywood, Veneer and Composite Board Mills 290 2806 Log Storage Areas 290 2807 Storage of Wood Chips and Hogged Material Associated with Timber and Lumber Production Facilities 290 2808 Storage and Processing of Wood Chips, Hogged Material, Fines, Compost, Solid Biomass Feedstock and Raw Product Associated with Yard Waste, Agro-industrial and Recycling Facilities 291 2809 Exterior Storage of Finished Lumber and Solid Biofuel Products 291 2810 Outdoor Storage of Pallets at Pallet Manufacturing and Recycling Facilities 292 CHAPTER29 MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS........... 293 Section 2901 General 293 2902 Definition 293 2903 General Precautions 293 2904 Electrical Equipment and Protection 293 2905 Process Structures 294 2906 Process Mills and Kettles 294 2907 Process Piping 294 2908 Raw Materials in Process Areas 295 2909 Raw Materials and Finished Products 295 CHAPTER 30 INDUSTRIAL OVENS ........... 297 Section 3001 General 297 3002 Definitions 297 3003 Location 297 3004 Fuel Piping 297 3005 Interlocks 297 3006 Fire Protection 297 3007 Operation and Maintenance 298 CHAPTER 31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES ..... 299 Section 3101 General 299 3102 Definitions 299 3103 Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures 299 3104 Temporary and Perm anent Tents and Membrane Structures 302 3105 Temporary Special Event Structures 302 X"I 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® " ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(DU, of IF-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)ptUmmt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC No huthsT,odomoo.mht,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem-tho[vs39oglo—odA-TVygand-KodaogpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 3106 Outdoor Assembly Events 303 3406 Fire Department Access 330 3107 Operational Requirements 304 3407 Fencing 330 3408 Fire Protection 330 CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE ...... 307 3409 Indoor Storage Arrangement 330 Section CHAPTER 35 WELDING AND 3201 General 307 OTHER HOT WORK ............ 331 3202 Definitions 308 Section 3203 Commodity Classification 308 3204 Designation of High -piled Storage Areas 319 3501 General 331 3205 Housekeeping and Maintenance 319 3502 Definitions 331 3206 General Fire Protection and 3503 General Requirements 331 Life Safety Features 319 3504 Fire Safety Requirements 331 3207 Solid -piled and Shelf Storage 322 3505 Gas Welding and Cutting 332 3208 Rack Storage 323 3209 Automated Storage 323 3506 Electric Are Hot Work 333 3210 Specialty Storage 324 3507 Calcium Carbide Systems 333 3508 Acetylene Generators 333 CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING 3509 Piping Manifolds and Hose Systems for CONSTRUCTION AND Fuel Gases and Oxygen 334 DEMOLITION .................. 325 3510 Hot Work on Flammable and Section Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks 334 3301 General 325 3302 Definitions 325 CHAPTER36 MARINAS ......................335 3303 Temporary Heating Equipment 325 Section 3304 Precautions Against Fire 325 3601 Scope 335 3305 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 326 3602 Definitions 335 3306 Flammable Gases 326 3603 General Precautions 335 3307 Explosive Materials 326 3604 Fire Protection Equipment 335 3308 Owner's Responsibility for Fire Protection 326 3605 Marine Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities 336 3309 Fire Reporting 327 3310 Access for Fire Fighting 327 CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS......... 337 3311 Means of Egress 327 Section 3312 Water Supply for Fire Protection 327 3701 General 337 3313 Standpipes 327 3702 Definitions 337 3314 Automatic Sprinkler System 328 3703 General Precautions 337 3315 Portable Fire Extinguishers 328 3704 Loose Fiber Storage 337 3316 Motorized Construction Equipment 328 3705 Baled Storage 338 3317 Safeguarding Roofing Operations 328 CHAPTER 38 HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING LABORATORIES ................ 339 AND TIRE STORAGE............ 329 Section Section 3801 General 339 3401 General 329 3802 Definitions 339 3402 Definitions 329 3803 General Safety Provisions 339 3403 Tire Rebuilding 329 3804 Laboratory Suite Construction 340 3404 Precautions Against Fire 329 3805 Nonsprinklered Laboratories 341 3405 Outdoor Storage 329 3806 Existing Sprinklered Laboratories 342 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® X"11 I " ' CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv O,,eOo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No (wN¢ [,Aodomoo. m AtOo, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd M glo— ody mpyncg and ,yodwgp,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 39 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITITES ................... 343 Section 3901 General 343 3902 Definitions 343 3903 Processing and Extraction 343 3904 Systems and Equipment 343 3905 Safety Systems 344 CHAPTERS 40 through 49 RESERVED........... 347 Part V—Hazardous Materials ..................... 349 CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS......... 349 Section 5001 General 349 5002 Definitions 351 5003 General Requirements 352 5004 Storage 366 5005 Use, Dispensing and Handling 369 CIIAPTER 51 AEROSOLS ..................... 375 Section 5101 General 375 5102 Definitions 375 5103 Classification of Aerosol Products 375 5104 Inside Storage of Aerosol Products 375 5105 Outside Storage 378 5106 Retail Display 378 5107 Manufacturing Facilities 380 CHAPTER 52 RESERVED .................... 381 CIIAPTER 53 COMPRESSED GASES........... 383 Section 5301 General 383 5302 Definitions 383 5303 General Requirements 383 5304 Storage of Compressed Gases 387 5305 Use and Handling of Compressed Gases 387 5306 Medical Gases 388 5307 Compressed Gases Not Otherwise Regulated 388 CHAPTER 54 CORROSIVE MATERIALS....... 391 Section 5401 General 391 5402 Definition 391 5403 General Requirements 391 5404 Storage 391 5405 Use 391 CHAPTER 55 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ........... 393 Section 5501 General 393 5502 Definitions 393 5503 General Requirements 393 5504 Storage 395 5505 Use and Handling 396 CHAPTER 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS .............. 399 Section 5601 General 399 5602 Definitions 402 5603 Record Keeping and Reporting 403 5604 Explosive Materials Storage and Handling 403 5605 Manufacture, Assembly and Testing of Explosives, Explosive Materials and Fireworks 409 5606 Small Arms Ammunition and Small Arms Ammunition Components 412 5607 Blasting 414 5608 Fireworks Display 414 5609 Temporary Storage of Consumer Fireworks 416 CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS........ 417 Section 5701 General 417 5702 Definitions 417 5703 General Requirements 418 5704 Storage 422 X"III 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® " ' C',EItOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(DU, of IF-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)pu�ry Mt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC No huthsT,odomoo.mhthsodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem-tho[vs39oglo—oKIAo ncg and-KodaogpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 5705 Dispensing, Use, Mixing and Handling 442 5706 Special Operations 447 5707 On -demand Mobile Fueling Operations 457 CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ........... 459 Section 5801 General 459 5802 Definitions 459 5803 General Requirements 459 5804 Storage 460 5805 Use 460 5806 Flammable Cryogenic Fluids 460 5807 Metal Hydride Storage Systems 461 5808 Hydrogen Fuel Gas Rooms 462 CHAPTER 59 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS........... 465 Section 5901 General 465 5902 Definitions 465 5903 General Requirements 465 5904 Storage 465 5905 Use 465 5906 Magnesium 465 CHAPTER 60 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS ............ 469 Section 6001 General 469 6002 Definitions 469 6003 Highly Toxic and Toxic Solids and Liquids 469 6004 Highly Toxic and Toxic Compressed Gases 470 6005 Ozone Gas Generators 475 CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES............ 477 Section 6101 General 477 6102 Definitions 477 6103 Installation of Equipment 477 6104 Location of LP -gas Containers 478 6105 Prohibited Use of LP -gas 478 6106 Dispensing and Overfilling 478 6107 Safety Precautions and Devices 478 6108 Fire Protection 479 6109 Storage of Portable LP -gas Containers Awaiting Use or Resale 480 6110 LP -gas Containers Not in Service 481 6111 Parking and Garaging of LP -gas Tank Vehicles 481 CHAPTER 62 ORGANIC PEROXIDES.......... 483 Section 6201 General 483 6202 Definition 483 6203 General Requirements 483 6204 Storage 483 6205 Use 485 CHAPTER 63 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ........... 487 Section 6301 General 487 6302 Definitions 487 6303 General Requirements 487 6304 Storage 488 6305 Use 489 6306 Liquid Oxygen in Home Health Care 489 CHAPTER 64 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS ..... 493 Section 6401 General 493 6402 Definition 493 6403 General Requirements 493 6404 Storage 493 6405 Use 494 CHAPTER 65 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS ........... 495 Section 6501 General 495 6502 Definitions 495 6503 General Requirements 495 6504 Storage and Handling 495 CHAPTER66 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS ....... 497 Section 6601 General 497 6602 Definition 497 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® x Ix I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Qty of FRmd od)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 6603 General Requirements 497 6604 Storage 498 6605 Use 498 CHAPTER 67 WATER -REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS........... 499 Section 6701 General 499 6702 Definition 499 6703 General Requirements 499 6704 Storage 499 6705 Use 500 CHAPTERS 68 through 79 RESERVED........... 501 Part VI —Referenced Standards ................... 503 CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS ..... 503 Part VII Appendices ...........................519 APPENDIX A BOARD OF APPEALS............ 519 Section A101 General 519 APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS ............... 521 Section 13101 General 521 B102 Definitions 521 B103 Modifications 521 B104 Fire -flow Calculation Area 521 B105 Fire -flow Requirements for Buildings 521 B106 Referenced Standards 523 APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION ............ 525 Section C101 General 525 C102 Number of Fire Hydrants 525 C103 Fire Hydrant Spacing 526 C104 Consideration of Existing Fire Hydrants 526 C105 Referenced Standard 526 APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS ................ 527 D103 Minimum Specifications 527 D104 Commercial and Industrial Developments 528 D105 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads 528 D106 Multiple -family Residential Developments 529 D107 One- or Two-family Residential Developments 529 D108 Referenced Standards 529 APPENDIX E HAZARD CATEGORIES ......... 531 Section E101 General 531 E102 Hazard Categories 531 E103 Evaluation of Hazards 535 E104 Referenced Standards 536 APPENDIX F HAZARD RANKING ............. 537 Section 17101 General 537 F102 Referenced Standard 537 APPENDIX G CRYOGENIC FLUIDS — WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS ................. 539 Section G101 General 539 APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN (HNIMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (IIMIS) INSTRUCTIONS ................ 541 Section 11101 HMMP 541 H102 HMIS 541 H103 Emergency Plan 542 H104 Referenced Standard 542 APPENDIX I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS —NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS ................... 549 Section I101 Noncompliant Conditions 549 I102 Referenced Standards 550 APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN ........... 551 Section Section D101 General 527 J101 General 551 D102 Required Access 527 J102 Referenced Standards 553 Xx 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® " ' C',gbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)pu�rvant to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^ L, ICC No Uth, T,odomoo. m At6o, odomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—ooly-, and,yodwgp,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX K CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES .............. 555 Section K101 General 555 K102 Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities 555 K103 Incidental Uses in Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities 557 K104 Means of Egress Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities 557 K105 Referenced Standards 558 APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS .... 559 Section L101 General 559 L102 Definitions 559 L103 Permits 559 L104 Design and Installation 559 L105 Acceptance Tests 561 L106 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance 561 L107 Referenced Standards 561 APPENDIX M HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS — RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT ................ 563 Section M101 Scope 563 M102 Where Required 563 M103 Compliance 563 APPENDIX N INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS ............. 565 Section N101 General 565 N102 Definitions 565 N103 Public Safety for Events 566 N104 Interior Finish and Decorative Materials 566 N105 Multiple -level Booths 566 N106 Covered Booths 566 N107 Display and Storage of Hazardous and Combustible Materials 566 N108 Means of Egress 567 N109 Referenced Standards 567 INDEX.......................................569 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® )Doti I " ' CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part I —Administrative CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION User note: About this chapter., Chapter 1 establishes the limits of applicability of the code and describes how the code is to be applied and enforced Chapter 1 is in two parts Part 1—General Provisions (Sections 101-102) and Part 2—Administrative Provisions (Sections 103-113) Section 101 identifies which buildings and structures come under its purview and references other 1-Codes as applicable This code is intended to be adopted as a legally enforceable document, and it cannot be effective without adequate provisions for its adminis- tration and enforcement The provisions of Chapter 1 establish the authority and duties of the code official appointed by the authority having jurisdiction and also establish the rights and privileges of the design professional, contractor and property owner PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 101 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as "this code " [A] 101.2 Scope. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding all of the following 1 The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the stor- age, handling or use of structures, materials or devices 2 Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises 3 Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation 4 Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm sys- tems 5 Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations [A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted [A] 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, struc- tures and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations [A] 101.4 Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code [A] 101.5 Validity. In the event any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions hereof, which are determined to be legal, and it shall be pre- sumed that this code would have been adopted without such illegal or invalid parts or provisions SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY [A] 102.1 Construction and design provisions. The con- struction and design provisions of this code shall apply to 1 Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this code 2 Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the tune of adoption of this code 3 Existing structures, facilities and conditions where required in Chapter 11 4 Existing structures, facilities and conditions that, in the opinion of the fire code official, constitute a distinct hazard to life or property [A] 102.2 Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions. The administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply to 1 Conditions and operations arising after the adoption of this code 2 Existing conditions and operations [A] 102.3 Change of use or occupancy. A change of occu- pancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of this code and the Interna- honal Existing Building Code Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, a change of occupancy shall be permitted without comply- ing with the requirements of this code and the Interna- honal Existng Building Code, provided that the new or proposed use or occupancy is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use or occupancy 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I I [ I (ApyRght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho d Mglo—ody opyncg and Nyodwg p-ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] 102.4 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the Interna- tional Building Code, and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the International Building Code, shall be made in accordance therewith [A] 102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the Interna- tional Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows 1 Construction and design provisions of this code per - taming to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construc- tion permits required by Section 105 7 shall apply 2 Administrative, operational and maintenance provi- sions of this code shall apply [A] 102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings where such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property Fire protection in designated historic buildings shall be provided with an approved fire protection plan as required in Section 1103 1 1 [A] 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such codes and standards shall be consid- ered to be part of the requirements of this code to the pre- scribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102 7 1 and 102 7 2 [A] 102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between pro- visions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply [A] 102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and stan- dards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applica- ble, shall take precedence over the provisions in the refer- enced code or standard [A] 102.8 Subjects not regulated by this code. Where appli- cable standards or requirements are not set forth in this code, or are contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordi- nances or bylaws adopted by the jurisdiction, compliance with applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other nationally recognized fire safety stan- dards, as approved shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of this code Nothing herein shall derogate from the authority of the fire code official to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities or installations within the fire code official's Iuris- diction or responsibility [A] 102.9 Matters not provided for. Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or for the safety of the occu- pants thereof, that are not specifically provided for by this code, shall be determined by the fire code official. [A] 102.10 Conflicting provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable Where, in a spe- cific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern [A] 102.11 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law [A] 102.12 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identi- fied by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code 2e1:1 &�We111 Ji I I LI 169110A 11T1 :I :J :L0111Tl 11.110101 K SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION [A] 103.1 General. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provi- sions of this code [A] 103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the cluef appointing authority of the jurisdic- tion, and the fire code official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges by and before the appointing authority [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed proce- dures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy fire code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees [A] 103.4 Liability. The fire code official, member of the board of appeals, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable per- sonally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of offi- cial duties [A] 103.4.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representatives of the juris- diction until the final termination of the proceedings The fire code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code, and any officer of the department of fire prevention, acting in good faith and 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oe DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo-by any tlud Party o,Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— ody mpyncg and Myb,kyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION without malice, shall be free from liability for acts per- formed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in con- nection therewith SECTION 104 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES [A] 104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby autho- rized to enforce the provisions of this code The fire code offi- cial shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions Such mter- pretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code Such policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code [A] 104.2 Applications and permits. The fire code official is authorized to receive applications, review construction docu- ments and issue permits for construction regulated by this code, issue permits for operations regulated by this code, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code [A] 104.3 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or on any premises any conditions or vio- lations of this code that make the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the fire code official shall have the authority to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed on the fire code official by this code If such building or premises is occupied, the fire code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry If such building or premises is unoccupied, the fire code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, the owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry If entry is refused, the fire code official has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry [A] 104.3.1 Warrant Where the fire code official has first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy pro- vided by law to secure entry, an owner, the owner's autho- rized agent or occupant or person having charge, care or control of the building or premises shall not fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to permit entry therein by the fire code official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code [A] 104.4 Identification. The fire code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code [A] 104.5 Notices and orders. The fire code official is autho- rized to issue such notices or orders as are required to affect compliance with this code in accordance with Sections 110 1 and 110 2 [A] 104.6 Official records. The fire code official shall keep official records as required by Sections 104 6 1 through 104 6 4 Such official records shall be retained for not less than 5 years or for as long as the structure or activity to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by other regulations [A] 104.6.1 Approvals. A record of approvals shall be maintained by the fire code official and shall be available for public inspection during business hours in accordance with applicable laws [A] 104.6.2 Inspections. The fire code official shall keep a record of each inspection made, including notices and orders issued, showing the findings and disposition of each 104.6.3 Fire records. The fire department shall keep a record of fires occurring within its jurisdiction and of facts concerning the same, including statistics as to the extent of such fires and the damage caused thereby, together with other information as required by the fire code official [A] 104.6.4 Administrative. Application for modifica- tion, alternative methods or materials and the final deci- sion of the fire code official shall be in writing and shall be officially recorded in the permanent records of the fire code official [A] 104.7 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the fire code official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval [A] 104.7.1 Material and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused or reinstalled unless such elements have been reconditioned, tested and placed in good and proper working condition and approved [A] 104.7.2 Technical assistance. To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facili- ties, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or premises subject to inspection by the fire code official, the fire code official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qual- ified engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the fire code official and shall analyze the fire safety properties of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and the facilities and appurtenances situated thereon, to recommend necessary changes The fire code official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a registered design professional [A] 104.8 Modifications. Where there are practical difficul- ties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifica- tions for individual cases, provided that the fire code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code unpractical and the modification is in com- pliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of fire prevention 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 3 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] 104.9 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifi- cally prescribed by this code, provided that any such altema- tive has been approved An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the fire code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, dura- bility and safety Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the fire code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the altema- tive was not approved [A] 104.9.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assem- blies not specifically provided for in this code, shall con- sist of valid research reports from approved sources [A] 104.9.2 Tests. Where there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the require- ments of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the fire code official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compli- ance to be made without expense to the jurisdiction Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other rec- ognized test standards In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the fire code official shall approve the testing procedures Tests shall be performed by an approved agency Reports of such tests shall be retained by the fire code official for the period required for reten- tion of public records 104.10 Fire investigations. The fire code official, the fire department or other responsible authority shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of law 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires when requested to do so 104.11 Authority at fires and other emergencies. The fire chief or officer of the fire department in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property, or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operation as necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous con- ditions or situations, or take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of duty In the exercise of such power, the fire chief is authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaclung the scene, and is authorized to remove, or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene, any vehicle, vessel or thing that could impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department and, in the judgment of the fire chief, any person not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof 104.11.1 Barricades. The fire chief or officer of the fire department in charge at the scene of an emergency is authorized to place ropes, guards, barricades or other obstructions across any street, alley, place or private prop- erty in the vicinity of such operation so as to prevent acci- dents or interference with the lawful efforts of the fire department to manage and control the situation and to han- dle fire apparatus 104.11.2 Obstructing operations. Persons shall not obstruct the operations of the fire department in connec- tion with extinguishment or control of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful com- mand of the fire chief or officer of the fire department in charge of the emergency, or any part thereof, or any lawful order of a police officer assisting the fire department 104.11.3 Systems and devices. Persons shall not render a system or device inoperative during an emergency unless by direction of the fire chief or fire department official in charge of the incident SECTION 105 PERMITS [A] 105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 105 1 1 through 105 7 25 [A] 105.1.1 Permits required. A property owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to conduct an oper- ation or business, or install or modify systems and equip- ment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire code official and obtain the required permit 105.1.2 Types of permits. There shall be two types of per- mits as follows 1 Operational permit An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105 6 for either 1 1 A prescribed period 1 2 Until renewed or revoked 2 Construction permit A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equip- ment for which a permit is required by Section 1057 105.1.3 Multiple permits for the same location. Where more than one permit is required for the same location, the fire code official is authorized to consolidate such permits into a single permit provided that each provision is listed in the permit [A] 105.1.4 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emer- gency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the fire code offi- cial 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to Lie Ag,, ^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO, goodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg andoNyb,IyogL,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] 105.1.5 Repairs. Application or notice to the fire code official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, equipment or systems Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements, nor shall any repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, fire protection water supply, automatic sprinkler system, fire alarm system or other work affecting fire protection or life safety [A] 105.1.6 Annual permit. Instead of an individual con- struction permit for each alteration to an already approved system or equipment installation, the fire code official is authorized to issue an annual permit on application there- for to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified tradespersons in the building, struc- ture or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit [A] 105.1.6.1 Annual permit records. The person to whom an annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of alterations made under such annual permit The fire code official shall have access to such records at all times or such records shall be filed with the fire code official as designated [A] 105.2 Application. Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the fire code official in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as prescribed by the fire code official [A] 105.2.1 Refusal to issue permit. If the application for a permit describes a use that does not conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, the fire code official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the application to the applicant with the refusal to issue such permit Such refusal shall, where requested, be in writing and shall contain the reasons for refusal [A] 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Before a new opera- tional permit is approved, the fire code official is autho- rized to inspect the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, devices, premises, storage spaces or areas to be used to determme compliance with this code or any operational constraints required [A] 105.2.3 Time limitation of application. An applica- tion for a permit for any proposed work or operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been diligently prose- cuted or a permit shall have been issued, except that the fire code official is authorized to grant one or more exten- sions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each The extension shall be requested in writing and justi- fiable cause demonstrated [A] 105.2.4 Action on application. The fire code official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing If the application or the construction docu- ments do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the fire code official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor If the fire code offi- cial is satisfied that the proposed work or operation con- forms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the fire code official shall issue a perm it therefor as soon as practicable [A] 105.3 Conditions of a permit. A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials, or to con- duct processes that produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment utilized in connection with such activities, or to install or modify any fire protection sys- tem or equipment or any other construction, equipment instal- lation or modification in accordance with the provisions of this code where a permit is required by Section 105 6 or 105 7 Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provisions of this code or other applicable regulations or laws of the jurisdiction [A] 105.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for such a period of time as specified in the permit Construc- tion permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee to recommence work, if any, shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided that changes have not been made and will not be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued [A] 105.3.2 Extensions. A perm ittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which the peimittee will commence work under that permit where work is unable to be commenced within the tune required by this section for good and satis- factory reasons The fire code official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of the time period of a permit for periods of not more than 180 days each Such extensions shall be requested by the permit holder in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated [A] 105.3.3 Occupancy prohibited before approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the fire code official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met [A] 105.3.4 Conditional permits. Where permits are required and on the request of a permit applicant, the fire code official is authorized to issue a conditional permit to occupy the premises or portion thereof before the entire work or operations on the premises is completed, provided that such portion or portions will be occupied safely prior to full completion or installation of equipment and opera- tions without endangering life or public welfare The fire code official shall notify the permit applicant in writing of any limitations or restrictions necessary to keep the permit 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 5 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION area safe The holder of a conditional permit shall proceed only to the point for wluch approval has been given, at the permit holder's own risk and without assurance that approval for the occupancy or the utilization of the entire premises, equipment or operations will be granted [A] 105.3.5 Posting the permit. Issued penmrts shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official [A] 105.3.6 Compliance with code. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provi- sions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdic- tion Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data Any addition to or alteration of approved construction documents shall be approved in advance by the fire code official, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit [A] 105.3.7 Information on the permit The fire code official shall issue all permits required by this code on an approved form furnished for that purpose The permit shall contain a general description of the operation or occupancy and its location and any other information required by the fire code official Issued permits shall bear the signature of the fire code official or other approved legal authorization [A] 105.3.8 Validity of permit The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinances of the jurisdiction Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provi- sions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid The issuance of a permit based on con- struction documents, operational documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring correction of errors in the documents or other data [A] 105.4 Construction documents. Construction docu- ments shall be in accordance with Sections 105 4 1 through 10546 [A] 105.4.1 Submittals. Construction documents and sup- porting data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit and in such form and detail as required by the fire code official The construction doc- uments shall be prepared by a registered design profes- sional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed Exception: The fire code official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and support - mg data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code [A] 105.4.1.1 Examination of documents. The fire code official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction documents and shall ascer- tain by such examinations whether the work indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code [A] 105.4.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale on suit- able material Electronic media documents are allowed to be submitted where approved by the fire code official Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work pro- posed and show in detail that it will conform to the provi- sions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determmed by the fire code official [A] 105.4.2.1 Fire protection system shop drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate compliance with this code and the construction documents, and shall be approved prior to the start of installation Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9 [A] 105.4.3 Applicant responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the construc- tion documents include all of the fire protection require- ments and the shop drawings are complete and in compliance with the applicable codes and standards [A] 105.4.4 Approved documents. Construction docu- ments approved by the fire code official are approved with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code Review and approval by the fire code official shall not relieve the applicant of the responsi- bility of compliance with this code [A] 105.4.4.1 Phased approval. The fire code official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of part of a structure, system or operation before the con- struction documents for the whole structure, system or operation have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code The holder of such permit for parts of a structure, sys- tem or operation shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure, system or operation will be granted [A] 105.4.5 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved con- struction documents, and any changes made during con- struction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents [A] 105.4.6 Retention of construction documents. One set of construction documents shall be retained by the fire code official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws One set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and said set 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15, xm.o oc DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odympyncg andoNyb,Iyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION E* shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress [A] 105.5 Revocation. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code where it is found by inspection or otherwise that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or construction documents on which the permit or approval was based including, but not limited to, any one of the following 1 The permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued 2 The permit is used for a condition or activity other than that listed in the permit 3 Conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated 4 There have been any false statements or misrepresenta- tions as to the material fact in the application for permit or plans submitted or a condition of the permit 5 The permit is used by a different person or firm than the name for which it was issued 6 The permittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein 7 The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this code 105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105 6 1 through 105 6 50 105.6.1 Aerosol products. An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227 kg) net weight 105.6.2 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a special amusement building 105.6.3 Aviation facilities. An operational permit is required to use a Group H or Group S occupancy for air- craft servicing or repair and aircraft fuel -servicing vehi- cles Additional permits required by other sections of this code include, but are not limited to, hot work, hazardous materials and flammable or combustible finishes 105.6.4 Carnivals and fairs. An operational permit is required to conduct a carnival or fair 105.6.5 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use cellulose nitrate film in a Group A occupancy 105.6.6 Combustible dust -producing operations. An operational permit is required to operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing alumi- num, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing combustible dusts as defined in Chapter 2 105.6.7 Combustible fibers. An operational permit is required for the storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2 8 m') Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural storage 105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal tem- perature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105 6 8 Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using com- pressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle TABLE 105.6.8 PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES TYPE OF GAS AMOUNT (cubic feet at NTP) Carbon dioxide used in carbon dioxide 875 (100 lbs ) enrichment systems Carbon dioxide used in insulated liquid carbon dioxide beverage dispensing 875 (100 lbs ) applications Corrosive 200 Flammable (except cryogenic flnids and 200 liquefied petroleum gases) Highly toxic Any Amount Inert and simple asphyxiant 6,000 Oxidizing (including oxygen) 504 Pyrophonc Any Amount Toxic Any Amount For SI 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m' 105.6.9 Covered and open mall buildings. An opera- tional permit is required for 1 The placement of retail fixtures and displays, con- cession equipment, displays of highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall 2 The display of liquid- or gas -fired equipment in the mall The use of open -flame or flame -producing equip- ment in the mall 105.6.10 Cryogenic fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryogemc fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105 6 10 Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading TABLE 105.6.10 PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR CRYOGENIC FLUIDS INSIDE OUTSIDE TYPE OF CRYOGENIC FLUID BUILDING BUILDING (gallons) (gallons) Flammable More than 1 60 Inert 60 500 Oxidizing (includes oxygen) 10 50 Physical or health hazard not indicated above Any Amount Any Amount For SI 1 gallon= 3 785 L 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 7 I l l l CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 105.6.11 Cutting and welding. An operational perunt is required to conduct cutting or welding operations within the jurisdiction 105.6.12 Dry cleaning. An operational permit is required to engage in the business of dry cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry cleaning equipment 105.6.13 Exhibits and trade shows. An operational per- mit is required to operate exhibits and trade shows 105.6.14 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 56 Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small anus primers for personal use, not for resale and in accor- dance with Section 5606 105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves. An operational per- mit is required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended for fire suppression purposes that are installed on water systems and provided with ready access from a fire apparatus access road that is open to or generally used by the public Exception: A pernut is not required for authorized employees of the water company that supplies the sys- tem or the fire department to use or operate fire hydrants or valves 105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. An opera- tional permit is required 1 To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable or combustible liq- uids This requirement shall not apply to the off - site transportation in pipelines regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOTn) nor does it apply to piping systems 2 To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19 L) in a building or in excess of 10 gallons (37 9 L) outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following 21 The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the opinion of the fire code official, would cause an unsafe condition 2 2 The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures where such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or sun ilar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liq- uids in excess of 25 gallons (95 L) in a bwldmg or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil - burning equipment 4 To store, handle or use Class IIIB liquids in tanks or portable tanks for fueling motor vehicles at motor fuel -dispensing facilities or where con- nected to fael-burning equipment Exception: Fuel oil and used motor oil used for space heating or water heating 5 To remove Class I or II liquids from an under- ground storage tank used for fueling motor velu- cles by any means other than the approved stationary on -site pumps normally used for dis- pensing purposes 6 To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, termmals, wells, fuel -dispensing stations, refiner- ies, distilleries and similar facilities where flam- mable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used 7 To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected above -ground or above -ground flammable or combustible liquid tank 8 To change the type of contents stored in a flamma- ble or combustible liquid tank to a material that poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and constructed 9 To manufacture, process, blend or refine flamma- ble or combustible liquids 10 To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, indus- trial, governmental or manufacturing establish- ments in accordance with Section 5706 5 4 or to engage in on -demand mobile fueling operations in accordance with Section 5707 11 To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, marine craft and other special equipment at commercial, industrial, governmental or manu- facturing establishments in accordance with Sec- tion 5706 5 4 or, where required by the fire code official, to utilize a site for on -demand mobile fueling operations in accordance with Section 5707 105.6.17 Floor finishing. An operational permit is required for floor finishing or surfacing operations exceed- ing 350 square feet (33 m') using Class I or Class II liq- uids 105.6.18 Fruit and crop ripening. An operational perunt is required to operate a fruit- or crop -ripening facility or conduct a fruit -ripening process using ethylene gas 105.6.19 Fumigation and insecticidal fogging. An opera- tional perunt is required to operate a business of fumiga- tion or insecticidal fogging, and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in wluch a toxic or flammable fumigant is used 105.6.20 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105 6 20 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Qty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odympyncg andoNyb,Iyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION TABLE 105.6.20 TABLE 105.6.20—continued PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT Combustible liquids See Section 105 6 17 Corrosive matenals Gases See Section 105 6 9 Liquids 55 gallons Solids 1000 pounds Explosive materials See Section 105 6 15 Flammable matenals Gases See Section 105 6 9 Liquids See Section 105 6 17 Solids 100 pounds Highly toxic matenals Gases See Section 105 6 9 Liquids Any Amount Solids Any Amount Organic peroxides Liquids Class I Any Amount Class II Any Amount Class III 1 gallon Class IV 2 gallons Class V No Permit Required Solids Class I Any Amount Class II Any Amount Class III 10 pounds Class IV 20 pounds Class V No Permit Required Oxidizing materials Gases See Section 105 6 9 Liquids Class 4 Any Amount Class 3 1 gallons' Class 2 10 gallons Class 1 55 gallons Solids Class 4 Any Amount Class 3 10 pounds' Class 2 100 pounds Classl 500 pounds Pyrophonc materials Gases Any Amount Liquids Any Amount Solids Any Amount Toxic matenals Gases See Section 105 6 9 Liquids 10 gallons Solids 100 pounds Unstable (reactive) matenals Liquids Class 4 Any Amount Class 3 Any Amount Class 2 5 gallons Class 1 10 gallons Solids Class 4 Any Amount Class 3 Any Amount Class 2 50 pounds Class 1 100 pounds TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT Water -reactive matenals Liquids Class 3 Any Amount Class 2 5 gallons Class 1 55 gallons Solids Class 3 Any Amount Class 2 50 pounds Class 1 500 pounds For SI 1 gallon = 3 785 L, 1 pound— 0 454 kg a 20 gallons where Table 500311(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003 5 are provided for quantities of 20 gallons or less b 200 pounds where Table 500311(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003 5 are provided for quantities of 200 pounds or less 105.6.21 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous production materials 105.6.22 High -piled storage. An operational permit is required to use a building or portion thereof with more I than 500 square feet (46 m ), including aisles, of high - piled storage 105.6.23 Hot work operations. An operational permit is required for hotwork including, butnot limited to 1 Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted 2 Use of portable hot work equipment mside a struc- ture Exception: Work that is conducted under a con- struction permit 3 Fixed -site hot work equipment, such as weldmg booths 4 Hot work conducted within a wildfire risk area 5 Application of roof coverings with the use of an open -flame device 6 Where approved, the fire code official shall issue a permit to carry out a hot work program This pro- gram allows approved personnel to regulate their facility's hot work operations The approved person- nel shall be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this chapter and shall be responsible for issuing permits requiring compliance with the requirements found in Chapter 35 These permits shall be issued only to their employees or hot work operations under their supervision 105.6.24 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of industrial ovens regulated by Chapter 30 105.6.25 Lumber yards and woodworking plants. An operational permit is required for the storage or processmg of lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft') (236 to3) (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 9 I I I I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dty of Ro,dNood) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemd,Oo[vs3 Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LMARISe3 ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 105.6.26 Liquid- or gas -fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings. An operational permit is required to display, operate or demonstrate liquid- or gas -fueled vehi- cles or equipment in assembly buildings 105.6.27 LP -gas. An operational permit is required for 1 Storage and use of LP -gas Exception: A perm) is not required for individ- ual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L), serving occupancies in Group R-3 2 Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP -gas 105.6.28 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than 10 pounds (4 54 kg) of magnesium 105.6.29 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An opera- tional permit is required to store in any building or on any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet (71 m') gross vol- ume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, combustible pallets, rubber tires, rub- ber, cork or similar combustible material 105.6.30 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease -laden vapors 105.6.31 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities. An operational permit is required for the operation of automotive, marine and fleet motor fuel -dispensing facilities 105.6.32 Open burning. An operational perm) is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fie or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to Exception: Recreational fires 105.6.33 Open flames and torches. An operational per- mit is required to remove paint with a torch, or to use a torch or open -flame device in a wildfire risk area 105.6.34 Open flames and candles. An operational per- mit is required to use open flames or candles in connection with assembly areas, during areas of restaurants or drink- ing establishments 105.6.35 Organic coatings. An operational perm) is required for any organic -coating manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon (4 L) of an organic coating in one day [A] 105.6.36 Outdoor assembly event. An operational permit is required to conduct an outdoor assembly event where planned attendance exceeds 1,000 persons 105.6.37 Places of assembly. An operational permit is required to operate a place of assembly [A] 105.6.38 Plant extraction systems. An operational permit is required to use plant extraction systems 105.6.39 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit is required for the removal from service, use or operation of private fire hydrants Exception: A perm) is not required for private indus- try with trained maintenance personnel, private fire bri- gade or fire departments to maintain, test and use private hydrants 105.6.40 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An opera- tional permit is required for use and handling of pyrotech- nic special effects material 105.6.41 Pyroxylin plastics. An operational perm) is required for storage or handling of more than 25 pounds (I I kg) of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics, and for the assembly or manufacture of articles involving pyroxylin plastics 105.6.42 Refrigeration equipment. An operational per- mit is required to operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system regulated by Chapter 6 105.6.43 Repair garages and motor fuel -dispensing facilities. An operational permit is required for operation of repair garages 105.6.44 Rooftop heliports. An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop heliport 105.6.45 Spraying or dipping. An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utiliz- ing flammable or combustible liquids, or the application of combustible powders regulated by Chapter 24 105.6.46 Storage of scrap tires and fire byproducts. An operational permit is required to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71 m') of total volume of scrap tires, and for indoor storage of tires and tie byproducts 105.6.47 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to operate an air -sup- ported temporary membrane structure, a temporary special event structure or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 in 2) Exceptions 1 Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes 2 Tents open on all sides, wluch comply with all of the following 21 Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 in 2) 22 The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65 in 2) total 23 A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be provided 105.6.48 Tire -rebuilding plants. An operational permit is required for the operation and maintenance of a tire - rebuilding plant 10 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odympyncg andoNyb,Iyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 105.6.49 Waste handling. An operational permit is required for the operation of wrecking yards, junk yards and waste material -handling facilities 105.6.50 Wood products. An operational permit is required to store chips, hogged material, lumber or ply- wood in excess of 200 cubic feet (6 m') [A] 105.7 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105 7 1 through 105 7 25 [A] 105.7.1 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. A construction permit is required for installation of or modi- fication to an automatic fire-extmguislung system Main- tenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a per- mit [A] 105.7.2 Battery systems. A construction permit is required to install stationary storage battery systems regu- lated by Section 1206 2 [A] 105.7.3 Capacitor energy storage systems. A con- struction permit is required to install capacitor energy stor- age systems regulated by Section 1206 3 [A] 105.7.4 Compressed gases. Where the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105 6 9, a construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of ser- vice, or close or substantially modify a compressed gas system Exceptions: 1 Routine maintenance For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commence- ment of work [A] 105.7.5 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to outdoor station- ary cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in Table 105 6 10 Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be an alteration and does not require a construction permit [A] 105.7.6 Emergency responder radio coverage sys- tem. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a construction permit [A] 105.7.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a construction permit [A] 105.7.8 Fire pumps and related equipment. A con- struction permit is required for installation of or modifica- tion to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers and generators Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a construction permit [A] 105.7.9 Flammable and combustible liquids. A con- struction permit is required 1 To install, repair or modify a pipeline for the trans- portation of flammable or combustible liquids 2 To install, construct or alter tank vehicles, equip- ment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel -dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are pro- duced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used 3 To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dis- pose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank [A] 105.7.10 Fuel cell power systems. A construction per- mit is required to install stationary fuel cell power systems [A] 105.7.11 Gas detection systems. A construction per- mit is required for the installation of or modification to gas detection systems Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and shall not require a permit [A] 105.7.12 Gates and barricades across fire appara- tus access roads. A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access road [A] 105.7.13 Hazardous materials. A construction per- mit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, or close or sub- stantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 50 where the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105 6 20 Exceptions: 1 Routine maintenance For repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work [A] 105.7.14 High -piled combustible storage. A con- struction permit is required for the installation of or modi- fication to a structure exceeding 500 square feet (46 m'), including aisles, for high -piled combustible storage Main- tenance performed in accordance with this code is not con- sidered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit [A] 105.7.15 Industrial ovens. A construction permit is required for installation of industrial ovens covered by Chapter 30 Exceptions: 1 Routine maintenance 2 For repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work [A] 105.7.16 LP -gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP -gas system Main- tenance performed in accordance with this code is not con- sidered to be a modification and does not require a permit 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] 105.7.17 Motor vehicle repair rooms and booths. A construction permit is required to install or modify a motor vehicle repair room or booth Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.18 Plant extraction systems. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to plant extraction systems Mamtenance performed m accor- dance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.19 Private fire hydrants. A construction per- mit is required for the installation or modification of pri- vate fire hydrants Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.20 Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Construction permits are required for installation of or alteration to smoke control or smoke exhaust systems Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be an alteration and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.21 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A con- struction permit is required to install or modify solar pho- tovoltaic power systems Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.22 Special event structure. A single construc- tion permit is required to erect and take down a temporary special event structure [A] 105.7.23 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.24 Standpipe systems. A construction permit is required for the installation, modification or removal from service of a standpipe system Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modifi- cation and does not require a permit [A] 105.7.25 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to erect an au -sup- ported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m) Exceptions: 1 Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes 2 Funeral tents and curtains, or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services 3 Tents and awnings open on all sides, which com- ply with all of the following 3 1 Individual tents shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m') 3 2 The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total 33 A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be maintained SECTION 106 FEES [A] 106.1 Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the fees have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid [A] 106.2 Schedule of permit fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority [A] 106.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, activity or operation regu- lated by tlus code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee established by the appli- cable governing authority, wluch shall be in addition to the required permit fees [A] 106.4 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the con- struction, alteration, removal or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity autho- rized by a permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law [A] 106.5 Refunds. The applicable governing authority is authorized to establish a refund policy SECTION 107 INSPECTIONS [A] 107.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official is authorized to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises in accordance with Section 104 3 for the purpose of enforcing this code [A] 107.2 Inspections. The fire code official is authorized to conduct such inspections as are deemed necessary to deter- mine the extent of compliance with the provisions of this code and to approve reports of inspection by approved agen- cies or individuals Reports of such inspections shall be pre- pared and submitted in writing for review and approval Inspection reports shall be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual The fire code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report on unusual, detailed or complex technical issues subject to the approval of the gov- erning body [A] 107.2.1 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official when work is ready for inspec- tion It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code 12 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] 107.2.2 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the fire code offi- cial. The fire code official on notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected, and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the fire code officiaz [A] 107.3 Concealed work. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes Where any installation sub- ject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the fire code official shall have the authority to require that such work be made visible and able to be accessed for inspection Neither the fire code offi- cial nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection [A] 107.4 Approvals. Approval as the result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdic- tion Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid SECTION 108 MAINTENANCE [A] 108.1 Maintenance of safeguards. Where any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protec- tion, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this code, or otherwise installed, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protec- tion, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously main - tamed in accordance with this code and applicable referenced standards [A] 108.2 Testing and operation. Equipment requiring peri- odic testing or operation to ensure maintenance shall be tested or operated as specified in this code [A] 108.2.1 Reinspectiion and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass an initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made so as to achieve com- pliance with this code The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the fire code official for inspection and testing [A] 108.3 Recordkeeping. A record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards Records shall be made available for inspection by the fire code official and a copy of the records shall be provided to the fire code official on request The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeepmg The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official [A] 108.4 Supervision. Maintenance and testing shall be under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that such maintenance and testing are conducted at specified intervals in accordance with this code 108.5 Rendering equipment inoperable. Portable or fixed fire -extinguishing systems or devices, and fire -warning sys- tems, shall be provided with ready access and shall not be rendered inoperative, except as necessary during emergen- cies, maintenance, repairs, alterations, drills or prescribed testing [A] 108.6 Overcrowding. Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed The fire code official on finding any overcrowding conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress, or on finding any condition that constitutes a life safety hazard, shall be authorized to cause the event to be stopped until such condi- tion or obstruction is corrected SECTION 109 BOARD OF APPEALS [A] 109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and inter- pretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not have a vote on any matter before the board The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its busi- ness, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. [A] 109.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code [A] 109.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, haz- ardous conditions or fire protection systems, and are not employees of the jurisdiction SECTION 110 VIOLATIONS [A] 110.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building, occupancy, premises or system regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code [A] 110.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner's authorized agent Where an occu- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 13 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION pant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions [A] 110.3 Notice of violation. Where the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for remspection [A] 110.3.1 Service. A notice of violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served on the owner, the owner's authorized agent, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by per- sonal service, mail or by delivering the same to, and leav- ing it with, some person of responsibility on the premises For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such notice of violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises and the notice of violation shall be mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested or a certificate of mail- ing, to the last known address of the owner, the owner's authorized agent, or occupant [A] 110.3.2 Compliance with orders and notices. A notice of violation issued or served as provided by this code shall be complied with by the owner, the owner's authorized agent, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation to which the notice of violation pertains [A] 110.3.3 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the fire code offi- cial is authorized to request the legal counsel of the juris- diction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto [A] 110.3.4 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be muti- lated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed, without authorization from the fire code official [A] 110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certifi- cate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY OFFENSE], punishable by a fine of not more than [AMOUNT] dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding [NUM- BER OF DAYS], or both such fine and imprisonment Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense [A] 110.4.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to pre- vent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises SECTION 111 UNSAFE BUILDINGS [A] 111.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure, or any building system, in whole or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to human life, safety or health, the fire code official shall issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the conditions as shall be deemed necessary in accordance with this section, and shall refer the building to the building department for any repairs, alterations, remodeling, removing or demolition required [A] 111.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or deficient because of inadequate means of egress, that constitute a fire hazard, are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition A vacant structure that is not secured against unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed unsafe [A] 111.1.2 Structural hazards. Where an apparent struc- tural hazard is caused by the faulty installation, operation or malfunction of any of the items or devices governed by this code, the fire code official shall immediately notify the building code official in accordance with Section 1101 [A] 111.2 Evacuation. The fire code official or the fire department official in charge of an incident shall be autho- rized to order the immediate evacuation of any occupied building deemed unsafe where such building has hazardous conditions that present imminent danger to building occu- pants Persons so notified shall immediately leave the struc- ture or premises and shall not enter or re-enter until authorized to do so by the fire code official or the fire depart- ment official in charge of the incident [A] 111.3 Summary abatement. Where conditions exist that are deemed hazardous to life and property, the fire code offi- cial or fire department official in charge of the incident is authorized to abate summarily such hazardous conditions that are in violation of this code [A] 111.4 Abatement. The owner, the owner's authorized agent, operator or occupant of a building or premises deemed unsafe by the fire code official shall abate or cause to be abated or corrected such unsafe conditions either by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or other approved corrective action SECTION 112 STOP WORK ORDER [A] 112.1 Order. Where the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order [A] 112.2 Issuance. A stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's authorized agent, or to the person doing the work Upon issu- ance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately 14 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi[ I UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION cease The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work is authorized to resume [A] 112.3 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, the fire code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work [A] 112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than [AMOUNT] dollars or more than [AMOUNT] dollars SECTION 113 SERVICE UTILITIES [A] 113.1 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The fire code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnec- tion of utility service to the building, structure or system in order to safely execute emergency operations or to chin inate an immediate hazard The fire code official shall notify the serving utility and, where possible, the owner or the owner's authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action If not notified prior to disconnection, then the owner, the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the build - mg, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° is I I [ I Co LFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Dty of IFRmd—od)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 16 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " FrTTi' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to rk ff.,I lk,ff., I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS User note: About this chapter., Codes, by theJr very nature, are technical documents Every word, term and punctuation mark can add to or change the meaning of a technical requirement It is necessary to maintain a consensus on the specific meaning of each term contained in the code Chapter 2 performs this function by stating clearly what specific terms mean for the purpose of the code SECTION 201 GENERAL 201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow- ing words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter 201.2 Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the future, words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter, the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code or International Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes 201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11 th Edi- tion, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS [BG] 24-HOUR BASIS. The actual time that a person is an occupant within a facility for the purpose of receiving care It shall not include a facility that is open for 24 hours and is capable of providing care to someone visiting the facility during any segment of the 24 hours I[M]ACCESS (TO). That which enables a device, appliance or equipment to be reached by ready access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel, door or similar obstruction [see also "Ready access (to)"] [BE] ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS. A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a public way [BE] ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. A continuous, unobstructed path that complies with Chapter 11 of the International Building Code AEROSOL CONTAINER. A metal can or plastic container up to a maximum size of 33 8 fluid ounces (1000 ml) or a glass bottle up to a maximum size of 4 fluid ounces (118 ml) designed and intended to dispense an aerosol AEROSOL COOKING SPRAY PRODUCTS. Aerosol cooking spray products are those aerosol products designed to deliver a vegetable oil or a solid or nonflammable liquid to reduce sticking on cooking and baking surfaces, or to be applied to food, or both These products have a chemical heat of combustion that is greater than 8600 Bta/lb (20 kJ/g) and contain no more than 18 percent by weight of flammable pro- pellant AEROSOL PRODUCT. A combination of a container, a propellant and a material that is dispensed Aerosol products shall be classified by means of the calculation of their chemi- cal heats of combustion and shall be designated Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Level 1 aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat of combustion that is less than or equal to 8,600 Brit- ish thermal units per pound (Btu/lb) (20 kJ/g) Level 2 aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat of combustion that is greater than 8,600 Bta/lb (20 kJ/ g), but less than or equal to 13,000 Bta/lb (30 kJ/g) Level 3 aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat of combustion that is greater than 13,000 Bta/lb (30 kJ/g) AEROSOL PRODUCT WAREHOUSE. A building used for warehousing aerosol products AGENCY. Any emergency responder department within the jurisdiction that utilizes radio frequencies for communica- tion This could include, but not be limited to, various public safety agencies such as fire departments, emergency medical services and law enforcement AGENT. A person who shall have charge, care or control of any structure as owner, or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, admmistratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this code to the same extent as if that person was the owner [BG] AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poul- try, livestock or other horticultural products This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employ- ment where agricultural products are processed, treated or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public AGRO-INDUSTRIAL. A facility, or portion thereof, hous- ing operations involving the transforming of raw agricultural products into intermediate or consumable products [BG] AIR -INFLATED STRUCTURE. A structure that uses au -pressurized membrane beams, arches or other ele- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 17 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS ments to enclose space Occupants of such a structure do not occupy the pressurized areas used to support the structure [BG] AIR -SUPPORTED STRUCTURE. A structure wherein the shape of the structure is attained by air pressure, and occupants of the structure are within the elevated pres- sure area Air supported structures are of two basic types Double skin. Similar to a single skin, but with an attached lmer that is separated from the outer skin and provides an airspace wluch serves for insulation, acoustic, aesthetic or sun ilar purposes Single skin. Where there is only the single outer skin and the air pressure is directly against that skin AIRCRAFT MOTOR -VEHICLE FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. That portion of property where flammable or combustible liquids or gases used as motor fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed automotive -type equipment into the fuel tanks of aircraft AIRCRAFT OPERATION AREA (AOA). Any area used or intended for use for the parking, taxiing, takeoff, landing or other ground -based aircraft activity AIRPORT. An area of land or structural surface that is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of aircraft with an overall length greater than 39 feet (11 887 mm) and an overall exterior fuselage width greater than 6 6 feet (2012 mm), and any appurtenant areas that are used or intended for use for airport bwldmgs and other airport facilities [BE] AISLE. An unenclosed exit access component that defines and provides a path of egress travel [BE] AISLE ACCESSWAY. That portion of an exit access that leads to an aisle ALARM, NUISANCE. See "Nuisance alarm " ALARM DEVICE, MULTIPLE STATION. See "Multi- ple -station alarm device " ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. A fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker, light or text display that provides audible, tactile or visible outputs, or any combination thereof See also "Audible alarm notification appliance" or "Visible alarm notification appliance " ALARM SIGNAL. A signal indicating an emergency requir- ing immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire ALARM VERIFICATION FEATURE. A feature of auto- matic fire detection and alarm systems to reduce unwanted alarms wherein smoke detectors report alarm conditions for a minimum period of time, or confirm alarm conditions within a given time period, after being automatically reset, in order to be accepted as a valid alarm -initiation signal ALCOHOL -BASED HAND RUB. An alcohol -containing preparation designed for application to the hands for reducing the number of viable microorganisms on the hands and con- taining ethanol or isopropanol in an amount not exceeding 95-percent by volume ALCOHOL -BLENDED FUELS. Flammable liquids con- sisting of greater than 10 percent, by volume, ethanol or other alcohols blended with gasoline [A] ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition [BE] ALTERNATING TREAD DEVICE. A device that has a series of steps between 50 and 70 degrees (0 87 and 1 22 rad) from horizontal, usually attached to a center support rail in an alternating manner so that the user does not have both feet on the same level at the same time [BG] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical, psychiat- ric, nursing or similar care on a less-than-24-hour basis to persons who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted responsibility for I care recipients already incapable AMMONIUM NITRATE. A chemical compound repre- sented by the formula NH,NO, ANNUNCIATOR. A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays or other equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a cir- cuit, condition or location [A] APPROVED. Acceptable to the fire code official [BG] AREA, BUILDING. The area included within sur- rounding exterior walls (or exterior walls and fire walls) exclusive of vent shafts and courts Areas of the bwldmg not provided with surrounding walls shall be included in the building area if such areas are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above [BE] AREA OF REFUGE. An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation ARRAY. The configuration of storage Characteristics con- sidered in defining an array include the type of packaging, flue spaces, height of storage and compactness of storage ARRAY, CLOSED. A storage configuration having a 6-mch (152 mm) or smaller width vertical flue space that restricts air movement through the stored commodity [BG] ATRIUM. An opening connecting two or more stories other than enclosed stairways, elevators, hoistways, escala- tors, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning or other equip- ment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall Stories, as used in this definition, do not include balconies within assembly groups or mezzanines that comply with Sec- tion 505 of the International Building Code [BG] ATTIC. The space between the ceiling framing of the I top story and the underside of the roof AUDIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. A notification appliance that alerts by the sense of hearing AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE. Automated rack stor- age is a stocking method whereby the movement of pallets, products, apparatus or systems are automatically controlled by mechanical or electronic devices AUTOMATIC. As applied to fire protection devices, a device or system providing an emergency function without the necessity for human intervention and activated as a result of a predetermined temperature rise, rate of temperature rise or combustion products AUTOMATIC FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. An approved system of devices and equipment which automati- 18 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS cally detects a fire and discharges an approved fire -extin- guishing agent onto or in the area of a fire AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM. A fire alarm system that has initiation devices that utilize smoke detectors for protection of an area such as a room or space with detectors to provide early warning of fire AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. An automatic sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accor- dance with fire protection engineering standards The system includes a suitable water supply The portion of the system above the ground is a network of specially sized or hydrauli- cally designed piping installed in a structure or area, generally overhead, and to which automatic sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area AUTOMATIC WATER MIST SYSTEM. A system con- sisting of a water supply, a pressure source and a distribution piping system with attached nozzles which, at or above a minimum operating pressure, defined by its listing, dis- charges water in fine droplets meeting the requirements of NFPA 750 for the purpose of the control, suppression or extinguishment of a fire Such systems include wet -pipe, dry - pipe and pre -action types The systems are designed as engi- neered, preengmeered, local -application or total flooding sys- tems AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACIL- ITY. That portion of property where flammable or combusti- ble liquids or gases used as motor fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles AVERAGE AMBIENT SOUND LEVEL. The root mean square, A -weighted sound pressure level measured over a 24- hour period, or the time any person is present, whichever time period is less [BG] AWNING. An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is partially or wholly supported by the building to which it is attached An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a covering is attached [BE] BALANCED DOOR. A door equipped with double - pivoted hardware so designed as to cause a semicounter bal- anced swing action when opening BALED COTTON. See "Cotton " BALED COTTON, DENSELY PACKED. See "Cotton " BARRICADE. A structure that consists of a combination of walls, floor and roof, which is designed to withstand the rapid release of energy in an explosion and which is fully confined, partially vented or fully vented, or other effective method of shielding from explosive materials by a natural or artificial barrier Artificial barricade. An artificial mound or revetment with a minimum thickness of 3 feet (914 mm) Natural barricade. Natural features of the ground, such as hills, or timber of sufficient density that the surrounding exposures that require protection cannot be seen from the magazine or building containing explosives when the trees are bare of leaves BARRICADED. The effective screening of a building con - turning explosive materials from the magazine or other build- ing, railway or highway by a natural or an artificial barrier A straight line from the top of any sidewall of the building con - turning explosive materials to the eave line of any magazine or other building or to a point 12 feet (3658 mm) above the center of a railway or highway shall pass through such bar- rier [BG] BASEMENT. A story that is not a story above grade plane BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE. A rechargeable energy storage system consisting of electro- chemical storage batteries, battery chargers, controls and associated electrical equipment designed to provide electrical power to a building The system is typically used to provide standby or emergency power, an unmterruptable power sup- ply, load shedding, load sharing or similar capabilities BATTERY TYPES. Flow battery. A type of storage battery that includes chemical components dissolved in two different liquids Ion exchange, which provides the flow of electrical cur- rent, occurs through the membrane while both liquids cir- culate in their respective spaces Lead -acid battery. A storage battery that is comprised of lead electrodes immersed in sulphuric acid electrolyte Lithium -ion battery. A storage battery with lithium ions serving as the charge carriers of the battery The electro- lyte is a polymer mixture of carbonates with an inorganic salt and can be in a liquid or a gelled polymer form Lithi- ated metal oxide is typically a cathode and forms of car- bon or graphite typically form the anode Nickel -cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery. An alkaline storage battery in which the positive active material is nickel oxide, the negative contains cadmium and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide Preengineered stationary storage battery system. An energy storage system consisting of batteries, a battery management system, components and modules that are produced in a factory, designed to comprise the system when assembled on the job site Prepackaged stationary storage battery system. An energy storage system consisting of batteries, a battery management system, components and modules that is fac- tory assembled and shipped as a complete unit for mstalla- tion at the job site Sodium -beta storage battery. A storage battery, also referred to as a Na-beta battery or NBB, which uses a solid beta -alumina electrolyte membrane that selectively allows sodium ion transport between a positive electrode such as metal halide and a negative sodium electrode Stationary storage battery. A group of electrochemical cells interconnected to supply a nominal voltage of DC 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 19 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS power to a suitably connected electrical load, designed for service in a permanent location BIN BOX. A five -sided container with the open side facing an aisle Bin boxes are self-supporting or supported by a structure designed so that little or no horizontal or vertical space exists around the boxes BIOMASS. Plant- or animal -based material of biological ori- gin excluding material embedded in geologic formations or transformed into fossils BLAST AREA. The area including the blast site and the immediate adjacent area within the influence of flying rock, missiles and concussion BLAST SITE. The area in which explosive materials are being or have been loaded and which includes all holes loaded or to be loaded for the same blast and a distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) in all directions BLASTER. A person qualified in accordance with Section 3301 4 to be in charge of and responsible for the loading and firing of a blast BLASTING AGENT. A material or mixture consisting of fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting provided that the fin- ished product, as mixed for use or shipment, cannot be deto- nated by means of a No 8 test detonator when unconfined Blasting agents are labeled and placarded as Class 1 5 material by US DOTn [BE] BLEACHERS. Tiered seating supported on a dedi- cated structural system and two or more rows lugh and is not a building element (see "Grandstand') [BG] BOARDING HOUSE. A building arranged or used for lodging for compensation, with or without meals, and not occupied as a single-family unit BOILING POINT. The temperature at which the vapor pres- sure of a liquid equals the atmospheric pressure of 14 7 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) (101 kPa) or 760 mm of mercury Where an accurate boiling point is unavailable for the material in question, or for mixtures which do not have a constant boiling point, for the purposes of this classifi- cation, the 20-percent evaporated point of a distillation per- formed in accordance with ASTM D86 shall be used as the boiling point of the liquid BONFIRE. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes [BE] BREAKOUT. For revolving doors, a process whereby wings or door panels can be pushed open manually for means of egress travel BRITISH THERMAL UNIT (BTU). The heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 pound (0 454 kg) of water by PF (0 5565°C) ' [A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for sup- porting or sheltering any occupancy BUILDING AREA. See "Area, building " BUILDING HEIGHT. See "Height, building " [A] BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the admmistration and enforcement of the International Building Code, or a duly authorized repre- sentative BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM. An assembly of equipment, such as oxygen storage containers, pressure regulators, safety devices, vaporizers, manifolds and interconnecting piping, that has a storage capacity of more than 20,000 cubic feet (566 m') of oxygen at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) including unconnected reserves on hand at the site The bulk oxygen system terminates at the point where oxy- gen at service pressure first enters the supply line The oxy- gen containers can be stationary or movable, and the oxygen can be stored as a gas or liquid BULK PLANT OR TERMINAL. That portion of a prop- erty where flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank vessel, pipelines, tank car or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank or container BULK TRANSFER. The loading or unloading of flammable or combustible liquids from or between tank vehicles, tank cars or storage tanks BULLET RESISTANT. Constructed so as to resist penetra- tion of a bullet of 150-grain M2 ball ammunition having a nominal muzzle velocity of 2,700 feet per second (fps) (824 mps) when fired from a 30-caliber rifle at a distance of 100 feet (30 480 mm), measured perpendicular to the target CANOPY. A structure or arclutectural projection of rigid construction over which a covering is attached that provides weather protection, identity or decoration, and may be struc- turally independent or supported by attachment to a building on one end and by not less than one stanchion on the outer end CAPACITOR ARRAY. An arrangement of individual capacitor modules in close proximity to each other, mounted on storage racks or in cabinets or other enclosures CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM. A station- ary, rechargeable energy storage system consisting of capaci- tors, chargers, controls and associated electrical equipment designed to provide electrical power to a building or facility The system is typically used to provide standby or emergency power, an uninterruptable power supply, load shedding, load sharing or sun ilar capabilities Preengineered capacitor energy storage system. A capacitor energy storage system consisting of capacitors, an energy management system, components and modules that are produced in a factory, designed to comprise the system when assembled on the job site Prepackaged capacitor energy storage system. A capac- itor energy storage system consisting of capacitors, an energy management system, components and modules that is factory assembled and then shipped as a complete unit for installation at the job site 20 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(DLy of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS ICARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT SYSTEM. A sys- tem where carbon dioxide gas is intentionally introduced into an indoor environment, typically for the purpose of stnmulat- mg plant growth CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. A system supplying carbon dioxide (CO) from a pressurized vessel through fixed pipes and nozzles The system includes a manual- or automatic -actuating mechanism CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM. A single- or multiple - station alarm intended to detect carbon monoxide gas and alert occupants by a distinct audible signal It incorporates a sensor, control components and an alarm notification appli- ance in a single unit CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. A device with an integral sensor to detect carbon monoxide gas and transmit an alarm signal to a connected alarm control unit [BG] CARE SUITE. In Group I-2 occupancies, a group of treatment rooms, care recipient sleeping rooms and the sup- port rooms or spaces and circulation space within the suite where staff are in attendance for supervision of all care recip- ients within the suite, and the suite is in compliance with the requirements of Section 407 4 4 of the International Building Code CARTON. A cardboard or fiberboard box enclosing a prod- uct CEILING LIMIT. The maximum concentration of an air- borne contaminant to which one may be exposed The ceiling limits utilized are those published in DOL 29 CFR Part 19101000 The ceiling Recommended Exposure Limit (REL-C) concentrations published by the U S National Insti- tute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Threshold Limit Value -Ceiling (TLV-C) concentrations published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Ceiling Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL-Ceiling) Guides published by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and other approved consistent measures are allowed as surrogates for hazardous substances not listed in DOL 29 CFR Part 19101000 [A] CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the use of a building or a portion of a building that results in any of the following 1 A change of occupancy classification 2 A change from one group to another group within an occupancy classification 3 Any change in use within a group for which there is a change in the application of the requirements of this code CHEMICAL. An element, chemical compound or mixture of elements or compounds or both ICHEMICAL FUME HOOD. A ventilated enclosure designed to contain and exhaust fumes, gases, vapors, mists and particulate matter generated within the hood CHEMICAL NAME. The scientific designation of a chemi- cal in accordance with the nomenclature system developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, the Chemical Abstracts Service rules of nomenclature, or a name which will clearly identify a chemical for the purpose of con- ducting an evaluation [M] CHIMNEY. A primarily vertical structure containing one or more flues for the purpose of carrying gaseous prod- ucts of combustion and au from a fuel -burning appliance to the outdoor atmosphere Factory -built chimney. A listed and labeled chimney composed of factory -made components, assembled in the field in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and the conditions of the listing Masonry chimney. A field -constructed chimney com- posed of solid masonry units, bricks, stones, or concrete Metal chimney. A field -constructed chimney of metal CLEAN AGENT. Electrically nonconducting, volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation [BG] CLINIC, OUTPATIENT. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical care on a less-than-24-hour basis to persons who are not rendered incapable of self-pres- ervation by the services provided CLOSED CONTAINER. A container sealed by means of a lid or other device such that liquid, vapor or dusts will not escape from it under ordinary conditions of use or handling CLOSED SYSTEM. The use of a solid or liquid hazardous material involving a closed vessel or system that remains closed during normal operations where vapors emitted by the product are not liberated outside of the vessel or system and the product is not exposed to the atmosphere during normal operations, and all uses of compressed gases Examples of closed systems for solids and liquids include product con- veyed through a piping system into a closed vessel, system or piece of equipment COLD DECK A pile of unfinished cut logs COMBUSTIBLE DUST. Finely divided solid material which is 420 microns or less in diameter and which, when dispersed in air in the proper proportions, could be ignited by a flame, spark or other source of ignition Combustible dust will pass through a U S No 40 standard sieve COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. Readily ignitable and free -burn- ing materials in a fibrous or shredded form, such as cocoa fiber, cloth, cotton, excelsior, hay, hemp, henequen, istle, jute, kapok, oakum, rags, sisal, Spanish moss, straw, tow, wastepaper, certain synthetic fibers or other like materials This definition does not include densely packed baled cotton COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR. An instrument that samples the local atmosphere and indicates the presence of ignitable vapors or gases within the flammable or explosive range expressed as a volume percent in air COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) Combustible liquids shall be subdivided as follows Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C) Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 21 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Class IIIB. Liquids having closed cup flash points at or above 200°F (93°C) The category of combustible liquids does not include com- pressed gases or cryogenic fluids [M] COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. Appli- ances used in a commercial food service establishment for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system Such appliances include deep fat fryers, upright broilers, griddles, broilers, steam -jacketed kettles, hot -top ranges, under -fired broilers (charbroilers), ovens, barbecues, rotisseries, and similar appliances For the purpose of this definition, a food service establishment shall include any building or a portion thereof used for the preparation and serving of food COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle used to transport passengers or property where the motor vehicle Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds (454 kg) or more, or 2 Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, mclud- mg the driver COMMODITY. A combination of products, packing materi- als and containers [BE] COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL. That por- tion of exit access travel distance measured from the most remote point of each room, area or space to that point where the occupants have separate and distinct access to two exits or exit access doorways [BE] COMMON USE. Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people GAS. A material, or mixture of materials that 1 Is a gas at 68°F (20°C) or less at 14 7 psia (101 kPa) of pressure, and 2 Has a boiling point of 68°F (20°C) or less at 14 7 psia (101 kPa) which is either liquefied, nonliquefied or in solution, except those gases which have no other health- or physical -hazard properties are not considered to be compressed until the pressure in the packaging exceeds 41 psia (282 kPa) at 68°F (20°C) The states of a compressed gas are categorized as follows 1 Nonliquefied compressed gases are gases, other than those in solution, which are in a packaging under the charged pressure and are entirely gaseous at a tempera- ture of 68°F (20°C) 2 Liquefied compressed gases are gases that, in a packag- ing under the charged pressure, are partially liquid at a temperature of 68°F (20°C) 3 Compressed gases in solution are nonliquefied gases that are dissolved in a solvent 4 Compressed gas mixtures consist of a mixture of two or more compressed gases contained in a packaging, the hazard properties of which are represented by the prop- erties of the mixture as a whole COMPRESSED GAS CONTAINER. A pressure vessel designed to hold compressed gases at pressures greater than one atmosphere at 68°F (20°C) and includes cylinders, con- tainers and tanks COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM. An assembly of equip- ment designed to contain, distribute or transport compressed gases It can consist of a compressed gas container or con- tainers, reactors and appurtenances, including pumps, com- pressors and connecting piping and tubing [BG] CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof that contains sleeping units where residents share bathroom and/or kitchen facilities CONSTANTLY ATTENDED LOCATION. A designated location at a facility staffed by trained personnel on a contin- uous basis where alarm or supervisory signals are monitored and facilities are provided for notification of the fire depart- ment or other emergency services [A] CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. The written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a permit CONTAINER. A vessel of 60 gallons (227 L) or less in capacity used for transporting or storing hazardous materials Pipes, piping systems, engines and engine fuel tanks are not considered to be containers CONTAINMENT SYSTEM. A gas -tight recovery system comprised of equipment or devices which can be placed over a leak in a compressed gas container, thereby stopping or controlling the escape of gas from the leaking container CONTAINMENT VESSEL. A gas -tight recovery vessel designed so that a leaking compressed gas container can be placed within its confines thereby encapsulating the leaking container CONTROL AREA. Spaces within a building where quanti- ties of hazardous materials not exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area are stored, dispensed, used or handled See also the definition of "Outdoor control area " [BE] CORRIDOR. An enclosed exit access component that defines and provides a path of egress travel CORRIDOR, OPEN-ENDED. See "Open-ended corridor " CORROSIVE. A chemical that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissue by chemical action at the point of contact A chemical shall be considered corro- sive if, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits by the method described in DOTn 49 CFR 173 137, such chemical destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the point of contact following an exposure period of 4 hours This term does not refer to action on inannnate surfaces COTTON. Baled cotton. A natural seed fiber wrapped in and secured with industry -accepted materials, usually consisting of burlap, woven polypropylene, polyethylene or cotton or 4m 22 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I (fiTER 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS sheet polyethylene, and secured with steel, synthetic or wire bands, or wire, also includes linters (lint removed from the cottonseed) and motes (residual materials from the ginning process) Baled cotton, densely packed. Cotton, made into banded bales, with a packing density of not less than 22 pounds per cubic foot (360 kg/m'), and dimensions complying with the following a length of 55 inches (1397 mm), a width of 21 inches (533 4 mm) and a height of 27 6 to 35 4 inches (701 to 899 mm) Seed cotton. Perishable raw agricultural commodity con- sisting of cotton fiber (lint) attached to the seed of the cot- ton plant, which requires ginning to become a commercial product [BG] COURT. An open, uncovered space, unobstructed to the sky, bounded on three or more sides by exterior building walls or other enclosing devices [BG] COVERED MALL BUILDING. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupants such as retail stores, drinking and dining establishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, passenger transportation terminals, offices, and other similar uses wherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls Anchor build- ings shall not be considered as a part of the covered mall building The term "covered mall building" shall include open mall buildings as defined below Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a covered mall building that serves as access for two or more tenants and not to exceed three levels that are open to each other The term "mall' shall include open malls as defined below Open mall. An unroofed common pedestrian way serving a number of tenants not exceeding three levels Circulation at levels above grade shall be permitted to include open exterior balconies leading to exits discharging at grade Open mall building. Several structures housing a number of tenants such as retail stores, drinking and dining estab- lishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, offices, and other similar uses wherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more open malls Anchor build- ings are not considered as a part of the open mall building CRITICAL CIRCUIT. A circuit that requires continuous operation to ensure safety of the structure and occupants CRYOGENIC CONTAINER. A cryogenic vessel of any size used for the transportation, handling or storage of cryo- genic, fluids CRYOGENIC FLUID. A fluid having a boiling point lower than -130°F (-89 9°C) at 14 7 pounds per square inch atmo- sphere (psia) (an absolute pressure of 101 3 kPa) CRYOGENIC VESSEL. A pressure vessel, low-pressure tank or atmospheric tank designed to contain a cryogenic fluid on which venting, insulation, refrigeration or a combma- tion of these is used in order to maintain the operating pres- sure within the design pressure and the contents in a liquid phase [BG] CUSTODIAL CARE. Assistance with day-to-day liv- ing tasks, such as assistance with cooking, taking medication, bathing, using toilet facilities and other tasks of daily living Custodial care includes persons receiving care who have the ability to respond to emergency situations and evacuate at a slower rate and/or who have mental and psycluatric compli- cations CYLINDER. A pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than 40 psia (275 6 kPa) and having a circular cross section It does not include a portable tank, multiunit tank car tank, cargo tank or tank car DAMPER. See "Fire damper" and "Smoke damper " DAY BOX. A portable magazine designed to hold explosive materials and constructed in accordance with the require- ments for a Type 3 magazine as defined and classified in Chapter 56 DECORATIVE MATERIALS. All materials applied over the building interior finish for decorative, acoustical or other effect including, but not limited to, curtains, draperies, fab- rics, streamers and all other materials utilized for decorative effect including, but not limited to, bulletin boards, artwork, posters, photographs, paintings, batting, cloth, cotton, hay, stalks, straw, vines, leaves, trees, moss and similar items, foam plastics and materials containing foam plastics Decora- tive materials do not include wall coverings, ceiling cover- ings, floor coverings, ordinary window shades, interior finish and materials 0 025 inch (0 64 mm) or less in thickness applied directly to and adhering tightly to a substrate DEFLAGRATION. An exothenmic reaction, such as the extremely rapid oxidation of a flammable dust or vapor in air, in wluch the reaction progresses through the unburned mate- rial at a rate less than the velocity of sound A deflagration can have an explosive effect DELUGE SYSTEM. A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers attached to a piping system connected to a water supply through a valve that is opened by the operation of a detection system installed in the same area as the sprinklers When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached thereto DESIGN PRESSURE. The maximum gauge pressure that a pressure vessel, device, component or system is designed to withstand safely under the temperature and conditions of use expected DESOLVENTIZING. The act of removing a solvent from a I material DETACHED BUILDING. A separate single -story building, without a basement or crawl space, used for the storage or use of hazardous materials and located an approved distance from all structures DETEARING. A process for rapidly removing excess wet coating material from a dipped or coated object or material by passing it through an electrostatic field DETECTOR, HEAT. A fire detector that senses heat, either abnormally high temperature or rate of rise, or both DETONATING CORD. A flexible cord containing a center core of lugh explosive used to initiate other explosives 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 23 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS DETONATION. An exothermic reaction characterized by the presence of a shock wave in the material which estab- lishes and maintains the reaction The reaction zone pro- gresses through the material at a rate greater than the velocity of sound The principal heating mechanism is one of shock compression Detonations have an explosive effect DETONATOR. A device containing any initiating or pri- mary explosive that is used for imitating detonation A deto- nator shall not contain more than 154 32 grams (10 grams) of total explosives by weight, excluding ignition or delay charges The term includes, but is not limited to, electric blasting caps of instantaneous and delay types, blasting caps for use with safety fuses, detonating cord delay connectors, and nonmstantaneous and delay blasting caps which use deto- nating cord, shock tube or any other replacement for electric leg wires All types of detonators in strengths through No 8 cap should be rated at 1'/ pounds (0 68 kg) of explosives per 1,000 caps For strengths higher than No 8 cap, consult the manufacturer [BG] DETOXIFICATION FACILITIES. Facilities that provide treatment for substance abuse serving care recipients who are incapable of self-preservation or who are harmful to themselves or others DIP TANK A tank, vat or container of flammable or com- bustible liquid in which articles or materials are immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating and similar pro- cesses DISCHARGE SITE. The immediate area surrounding the fireworks mortars used for an outdoor fireworks display DISPENSING. The pouring or transferring of any material from a container, tank or similar vessel, whereby vapors, dusts, fumes, mists or gases are liberated to the atmosphere DISPENSING DEVICE, OVERHEAD TYPE. A dispens- ing device that consists of one or more individual units intended for installation in conjunction with each other, mounted above a dispensing area typically within the motor fuel -dispensing facility canopy structure, and characterized by the use of an overhead hose reel DISPLAY SITE. The immediate area where a fireworks dis- play is conducted The display area includes the discharge site, the fallout area and the required separation distance from the mortars to spectator viewing areas The display area does not include spectator viewing areas or vehicle parking areas DOOR, BALANCED. See "Balanced door " DOOR, DUTCH. See "Dutch door " DOOR, LOW ENERGY POWER -OPERATED. See "Low energy power -operated door " DOOR, POWER -ASSISTED. See "Power -assisted door " DOOR, POWER -OPERATED. See "Power -operated door " DOORWAY, EXIT ACCESS. See "Exit access doorway " [BG] DORMITORY. A space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group, under joint occupancy and single management, as in college dormitories or fraternity houses DRAFT CURTAIN. A structure arranged to limit the spread of smoke and heat along the underside of the ceiling or roof [BF] DRAFTSTOP. A material, device or construction installed to restrict the movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of building components such as crawl spaces, floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies and attics DRY -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT. A pow- der composed of small particles, usually of sodium bicarbon- ate, potassium bicarbonate, urea -potassium -based bicarbon- ate, potassium chloride or monoammonium phosphate, with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking) and the proper flow capabilities DRY CLEANING. The process of removing dirt, grease, paints and other stains from such items as wearing apparel, textiles, fabrics and rugs by use of nonaqueous liquids (sol- vents) DRY CLEANING PLANT. A facility in wluch dry cleaning and associated operations are conducted, including the office, receiving area and storage rooms DRY CLEANING ROOM. An occupiable space within a building used for performing dry cleaning operations, the installation of solvent -handling equipment or the storage of dry cleaning solvents DRY CLEANING SYSTEM. Machinery or equipment in which textiles are immersed or agitated in solvent or in wluch dry cleaning solvent is extracted from textiles DUTCH DOOR. A door divided horizontally so that the top can be operated independently from the bottom [BG] DWELLING. A building that contains one or two dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes [BG] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, mclud- ing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST -RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER. A sprinkler listed for early suppression fast - response performance [BE] EGRESS COURT. A court or yard which provides access to a public way for one or more exits ELECTROSTATIC FLUIDIZED BED. A container hold- ing powder coating material that is aerated from below so as to form an au -supported expanded cloud of such material that is electrically charged with a charge opposite to that of the object to be coated Such object is transported through the container immediately above the charged and aerated materi- als in order to be coated ELEVATOR GROUP. A grouping of elevators in a bwldmg located adjacent or directly across from one another that respond to a common hall call button(s) EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM. A system to provide indication and warning of emergency situations involving hazardous materials 24 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS EMERGENCY CONTROL STATION. An approved loca- tion on the premises where signals from emergency equip- ment are received and which is staffed by trained personnel [BE] EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPEN- ING. An operable window, door or other similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL. An exercise per- formed to tram staff and occupants and to evaluate their effi- ciency and effectiveness in carrying out emergency evacuation procedures EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM. A source of automatic electric power of a required capacity and duration to operate required life safety, fire alarm, detection and ventilation sys- tems in the event of a failure of the primary power Emer- gency power systems are required for electrical loads where interruption of the primary power could result in loss of human life or serious injuries EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE. A valve designed to shut off the flow of gases or liquids EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE, AUTOMATIC. A fail-safe automatic -closing valve designed to shut off the flow of gases or liquids initiated by a control system that is activated by automatic means EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE, MANUAL. A manu- ally operated valve designed to shut off the flow of gases or liquids EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM COMMUNICATIONS. Dedicated manual or automatic facilities for originating and distributing voice instructions, as well as alert and evacuation signals pertaining to a fire emergency, to the occupants of a building [BG] EMPLOYEE WORK AREA. All or any portion of a space used only by employees and only for work Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas IENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. An electronic system that protects stationary storage batteries from operat- ing outside their safe operating parameters, and generates an alarm and trouble signal for off normal conditions [BG] EQUIPMENT PLATFORM. An unoccupied, ele- vated platform used exclusively for mechanical systems or industrial process equipment, including the associated ele- vated walkways, stairways, alternating tread devices and lad- ders necessary to access the platform (see Section 505 3 of the International Building Code) EXCESS FLOW CONTROL. A fail-safe system or other approved means designed to shut off flow caused by a rup- ture in pressurized piping systems EXCESS FLOW VALVE. A valve inserted into a com- pressed gas cylinder, portable tank or stationary tank that is designed to positively shut off the flow of gas in the event that its predetermmed flow is exceeded EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE. An appliance or piece of equipment which consists of a top, a back and two sides pro- viding a means of local exhaust for capturing gases, fumes, vapors and mists Such enclosures include laboratory hoods, exhaust fume hoods and similar appliances and equipment used to retain and exhaust locally the gases, fumes, vapors and mists that could be released Rooms or areas provided with general ventilation, in themselves, are not exhausted enclosures EXISTING. Buildings, facilities or conditions that are already in existence, constructed or officially authorized prior to the adoption of this code [BE] EXIT. That portion of a means of egress system between the exit access and the exit discharge or public way Exit components include exterior exit doors at the level of exit discharge, interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passage- ways, exterior exit stairways and ramps and horizontal exits [BE] EXIT ACCESS. That portion of a means of egress sys- tem that leads from any occupied portion of a building or structure to an exit [BE] EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY. A door or access point along the path of egress travel from an occupied room, area or space where the path of egress enters an intervening room, corridor, exit access stairway or ramp [BE] EXIT ACCESS RAMP. A ramp within the exit access portion of the means of egress system [BE] EXIT ACCESS STAIRWAY. A stairway within the exit access portion of the means of egress system [BE] EXIT DISCHARGE. That portion of a means of egress system between the term mation of an exit and a public way [BE] EXIT DISCHARGE, LEVEL OF. The story at the point at which an exit terminates and an exit discharge begins [BE] EXIT PASSAGEWAY. An exit component that is sep- arated from other interior spaces of a building or structure by fire -resistance -rated construction and opening protectwes, and provides for a protected path of egress travel in a hori- zontal direction to the exit discharge EXPANDED PLASTIC. A foam or cellular plastic material having a reduced density based on the presence of numerous small cavities or cells dispersed throughout the material EXPLOSION. An effect produced by the sudden violent expansion of gases, which may be accompanied by a shock wave or disruption, or both, of enclosing materials or struc- tures An explosion could result from any of the following 1 Chemical changes such as rapid oxidation, deflagration or detonation, decomposition of molecules and run- away polymerization (usually detonations) 2 Physical changes such as pressure tank raptures 3 Atomic changes (nuclear fission or fusion) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 25 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS EXPLOSIVE. A chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explo- sion The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord and ignit- ers The term "Explosive" includes any material determined to be within the scope of USC Title 18 Chapter 40 and also includes any material classified as an explosive by the hazard- ous materials regulations of DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 High explosive. Explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No 8 test blasting cap where unconfined Low explosive. Explosive material that will bum or defla- grate when ignited It is characterized by a rate of reaction that is less than the speed of sound Examples of low explosives include, but are not limited to, black powder, safety fuse, igniters, igniter cord, fuse lighters, fireworks and propellants, 1 3C Mass -detonating explosives. Division 1 1, 1 2 and 1 5 explosives alone or in combination, or loaded into various types of ammunition or containers, most of which can be expected to explode virtually instantaneously when a small portion is subjected to fire, severe concussion, impact, the impulse of an initiating agent or the effect of a considerable discharge of energy from without Materials that react in this manner represent a mass explosion haz- ard Such an explosive will normally cause severe struc- tural damage to adjacent objects Explosive propagation could occur immediately to other items of ammunition and explosives stored sufficiently close to and not adequately protected from the initially exploding pile with a time interval short enough so that two or more quantities must be considered as one for quantity -distance purposes UN/DOTn Class 1 explosives. The former classification system used by DOTn included the terms "high" and "low" explosives as defined herein The following temis further define explosives under the current system applied by DOTn for all explosive materials defined as hazard Class 1 materials Compatibility group letters are used in concert with the division to specify further limitations on each division noted (for example, the letter G identifies the material as a pyrotechnic substance or article containing a pyrotechnic substance and similar materials) Division 1.1. Explosives that have a mass explosion hazard A mass explosion is one wluch affects almost the entire load instantaneously Division 1.2. Explosives that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard Division 1.3. Explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard Division 1.4. Explosives that pose a minor explosion hazard The explosive effects are largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of apprecia- ble size or range is to be expected An external fire must not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the entire contents of the package Division 1.5. Very insensitive explosives This division is comprised of substances that have a mass explosion hazard but which are so insensitive that there is very lit- tle probability of initiation or of transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions of transport Division 1.6. Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard This division is com- prised of articles that contain only extremely insensi- tive detonating substances and which demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental initiation or propa- gation EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL. The term "explosive" material means explosives, blasting agents and detonators [BE] EXTERIOR EXIT RAMP. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design require- ments, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance, and is open to yards, courts or public ways [BE] EXTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance, and is open to yards, courts or public ways [BF] EXTERIOR WALL. A wall, bearing or nonbearing, that is used as an enclosing wall for a building, other than a fire wall, and that has a slope of 60 degrees (1 05 rad) or greater with the horizontal plane EXTRA -HIGH -RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. Storage on racks of Class I, II, III or IV commodities that exceed 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height and storage on racks of high -hazard commodities that exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) in height FABRICATION AREA. An area within a semiconductor fabrication facility and related research and development areas in wluch there are processes using hazardous produc- tion materials Such areas are allowed to include ancillary rooms or areas such as dressing rooms and offices that are directly related to the fabrication area processes [A] FACILITY. A building or use in a fixed location mclud- ing exterior storage areas for flammable and combustible substances and hazardous materials, piers, wharves, tank farms and similar uses This term includes recreational velu- cles, mobile home and manufactured housing parks, sales and storage lots FAIL-SAFE. A design condition incorporating a feature for automatically counteracting the effect of an anticipated possi- ble source of failure, also, a design condition eliminating or mitigating a hazardous condition by compensating automati- cally for a failure or malfunction FALLOUT AREA. The area over which aerial shells are fired The shells burst over the area, and unsafe debris and malfunctioning aerial shells fall into this area The fallout area is the location where a typical aerial shell dud falls to the ground depending on the wind and the angle of mortar place - in ent 26 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I (fiTER LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists FINES. Small pieces or splinters of wood byproducts that will pass through a 0 25-inch (6 4 mm) screen FIRE ALARM. The giving, signaling or transmission to any public fire station, or company or to any officer or employee thereof, whether by telephone, spoken word or otherwise, of information to the effect that there is a fire at or near the place indicated by the person giving, signaling or transmitting such information FIRE ALARM BOX, MANUAL. See "Manual fire alarm box " FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT. A system component that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may be capable of supplying power to detection devices and transponder(s) or off -premises transmitter(s) The control unit may be capable of providing a transfer of power to the notification appliances and transfer of condition to relays or devices FIRE ALARM SIGNAL. A signal initiated by a fire alarm - initiating device such as a manual fire alarm box, automatic fire detector, waterflow switch or other device whose activa- tion is indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combi- nation system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervi- sory signal -initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot lane and access roadway [BF] FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls, fire barriers, exterior walls or hori- zontal assemblies of a building Areas of the building not pro- vided with surrounding walls shall be included in the fire area if such areas are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above [BF] FIRE BARRIER. A fire -resistance -rated wall assem- bly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in wluch continuity is maintained FIRE CHIEF. The chief officer of the fire department serv- ing the jurisdiction, or a duly authorized representative FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative FIRE COMMAND CENTER. The principal attended or unattended location where the status of detection, alarm com- munications and control systems is displayed, and from which the system(s) can be manually controlled [BF] FIRE DAMPER. A listed device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to close automatically upon detection of heat and resist the passage of flame Fire damp- ers are classified for use in either static systems that will auto- matically shut down in the event of a fire, or in dynamic systems that continue to operate during a fire A dynamic fire damper is tested and rated for closure under elevated tem- perature awflow FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY. A limited issue key of special or controlled design to be carried by fire department officials in command which will open key boxes on specified properties FIRE DETECTOR, AUTOMATIC. A device designed to detect the presence of a fire signature and to initiate action [BF] FIRE DOOR. The door component of a fire door assembly [BF] FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLY. Any combination of a fire door, frame, hardware and other accessories that together provide a specific degree of fire protection to the opening [BF] FIRE EXIT HARDWARE. Panic hardware that is listed for use on fire door assemblies FIRE LANE. A road or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire apparatus A fire lane is not neces- sarily intended for vehicular traffic other than fire apparatus [BF] FIRE PARTITION. A vertical assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which openings are protected FIRE POINT. The lowest temperature at which a liquid will ignite and achieve sustained burning when exposed to a test flame in accordance with ASTM D92 [BF] FIRE PROTECTION RATING. The period of time that an opening protective assembly will maintain the ability to confine a fire as determined by tests prescribed in Section 716 of the International Building Code Ratings are stated in hours or minutes FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Approved devices, equip- ment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof [BF] FIRE RESISTANCE. That property of materials or their assemblies that prevents or retards the passage of exces- sive heat, hot gases or flames under conditions of use FIRE SAFETY FUNCTIONS. Bwldmg and fire control functions that are intended to increase the level of life safety for occupants or to control the spread of the harmful effects of fire [BF] FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The distance mea- sured from the bwldmg face to one of the following 1 The closest interior lot line 2 To the centerline of a street, an alley or public way 3 To an imaginary line between two buildings on the lot The distance shall be measured at right angles from the face of the wall [BF] FIRE WALL. A fire -resistance -rated wall having pro- tected openings, which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 27 I " ' Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS collapse of construction on either side without collapse of the wall FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or por- tion thereof by one or more qualified individuals for the pur- poses of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and noti- fying the fire department [BF] FIREBLOCHING. Building materials, or materials approved for use as fireblockmg installed to resist the free passage of flame to other areas of the building through con- cealed spaces [BF] FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING. The period of time a building element, component or assembly maintains the abil- ity to confine a fire, continues to perform a given structural function, or both, as determined by the tests, or the methods based on tests, prescribed in Section 703 of the International Building Code [BF] FIRE-RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEM. An assem- blage of specific materials or products that are designed, tested and fire -resistance rated in accordance with either ASTM E1966 or UL 2079 to resist for a prescribed period of time the passage of fire through joints made in or between fire -resistance -rated assemblies FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration or detonation that meets the definition of 1 3G fireworks or 1 4G fireworks Fireworks, 1.3G. Large fireworks devices, which are explosive materials, intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce audible or visible effects by com- bustion, deflagration or detonation Such 1 3G fireworks include, but are not limited to, firecrackers containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of explosive composi- tion, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyro- technic composition and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as 1 4G fireworks Such 1 3G fireworks are also described as Fireworks, UN 0335 by the DOTn Fireworks, L4G. Small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combus- tion or deflagration that complies with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the DOTn for Fireworks, UN 0336, and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission as set forth in CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507 FIREWORKS DISPLAY. A presentation of fireworks for a public or private gathering [BG] FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO). A commercial business granted the right by the airport sponsor to operate on an airport and provide aeronautical services such as fueling, hangarmg tie -down and parking, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance and flight instruction [BE] FIXED SEATING. Furniture or fixtures designed and installed for the use of sitting and secured in place including bench -type seats and seats with or without back or arm rests [BF] FLAME SPREAD. The propagation of flame over a surface [BF] FLAME SPREAD INDEX. A comparative measure, expressed as a dimensionless number, derived from visual measurements of the spread of flame versus time for a mate- rial tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUID. A cryogenic fluid that is flammable in its vapor state FLAMMABLE FINISHES. Coatings to articles or materials in which the material being applied is a flammable liquid, combustible liquid, combustible powder, fiberglass resin or flammable or combustible gel coating FLAMMABLE GAS. A material which is a gas at 68°F (20°C) or less at 147 pounds per square inch atmosphere (psia) (101 kPa) of pressure [a material that has a boiling point of 68°F (20°C) or less at 14 7 psia (101 kPa)] which 1 Is ignitable at 14 7 psia (101 kPa) when in a mixture of 13 percent or less by volume with air, or 2 Has a flammable range at 14 7 psia (101 kPa) with air of not less than 12 percent, regardless of the lower lim it The limits specified shall be determined at 14 7 psi (101 kPa) of pressure and a temperature of 68°F (20°C) in accor- dance with ASTM E681 FLAMMABLE LIQUEFIED GAS. A liquefied com- pressed gas which, under a charged pressure, is partially liq- uid at a temperature of 68°F (20°C) and which is flammable FLAMMABLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup flash point below 100°F (38°C) Flammable liquids are further cat- egorized into a group known as Class I liquids The Class I category is subdivided as follows Class IA. Liquids having a flash point below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point below 100°F (38°C) Class IB. Liquids having a flash point below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point at or above 100°F (38°C) Class IC. Liquids having a flash point at or above 73°F (23°C) and below 100°F (38°C) The category of flammable liquids does not include com- pressed gases or cryogenic fluids FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. A material capable of being readily ignited from common sources of heat or at a tempera- ture of 600°F (316°C) or less FLAMMABLE SOLID. A solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive, that is capable of causing fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which has an ignition temperature below 212°F (100°C) or which burns so vigorously and persistently when ignited as to create a serious hazard A chemical shall be considered a flammable solid as determined in accordance with the test method of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1500 44, if it ignites and burns with a self -sustained flame at a rate greater than 0 0866 inch (2 2 mm) per second along its major axis FLAMMABLE VAPOR AREA. An area in which the con- centration of flammable constituents (vapor, gas, fume, mist 28 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( ITHR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS or dust) in air exceeds 25 percent of their lower flammable limit (LFL) because of the flammable finish processes opera- tion It shall include 1 The interior of spray booths 2 The interior of ducts exhausting from spraying pro- cesses 3 Any area in the direct path of spray or any area contain- ing dangerous quantities of air -suspended powder, combustible residue, dust, deposits, vapor or mists as a result of spraying operations 4 The area in the vicinity of dip tanks, dram boards or associated drying, conveying or other equipment during operation or shutdown periods The fire code official is authorized to determine the extent of the flammable vapor area, taking into consideration the material characteristics of the flammable materials, the degree of sustained ventilation and the nature of the opera- tions FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES. The concentration of flammable constituents in air that exceeds 25 percent of their lower flammable limit (LFL) FLASH POINT. The minimum temperature in degrees Fahr- enheit at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface or in the con - tamer, but will not sustain combustion The flash point of a liquid shall be determined by appropriate test procedure and apparatus as specified in ASTM D56, ASTM D93 or ASTM D3278 FLEET VEHICLE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. That portion of a commercial, industrial, gov- ernmental or manufacturing property where liquids used as fuels are stored and dispensed into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles that are used in connection with such businesses, by persons within the employ of such businesses [BE] FLIGHT. A continuous run of rectangular treads, winders or combination thereof from one landing to another FLOAT. A floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods, or both, for mooring pur- poses [BE] FLOOR AREA, GROSS. The floor area within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration, exclusive of vent shafts and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thick- ness of interior walls, columns or other features The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with sur- rounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the hor- izontal projection of the roof or floor above The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts [BE] FLOOR AREA, NET. The actual occupied area not including unoccupied accessory areas such as corridors, stair- ways, ramps, toilet rooms, mechanical rooms and closets FLUE SPACES. Longitudinal flue space. The flue space between rows of storage perpendicular to the direction of loading Transverse flue space. The space between rows of stor- age parallel to the direction of loading FLUIDIZED BID. A container holding powder coating material that is aerated from below so as to form an air -sup- ported expanded cloud of such material through which the preheated object to be coated is immersed and transported FOAM -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. A special system discharging a foam made from concentrates, either mechani- cally or chemically, over the area to be protected [BE] FOLDING AND TELESCOPIC SEATING. Tiered seating having an overall shape and size that is capable of being reduced for purposes of moving or storing and is not a building element [BG] FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. Facilities that provide care to more than five children, 2'/z years of age or less FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY. A sta- tionary energy generation system that converts the chemical energy of a fuel and oxidant to electric energy (DC or AC electricity) by an electrochemical process Field -fabricated fuel cell power system. A stationary fuel cell power system that is assembled at the lob site and is not a preengmeered or prepackaged factory -assembled fuel cell power system Preengineered fuel cell power system. A stationary fuel cell power system consisting of components and modules that are produced in a factory, and shipped to the job site for assembly Prepackaged fuel cell power system. A stationary fuel cell power system that is factory assembled as a single, complete unit and shipped as a complete unit for mstalla- tion at the job site FUEL LIMIT SWITCH. A mechanism, located on a tank vehicle, that limits the quantity of product dispensed at one tune FUMIGANT. A substance which by itself or in combination with any other substance emits or liberates a gas, fume or vapor utilized for the destruction or control of insects, fungi, vermin, germs, rats or other pests, and shall be distinguished from insecticides and disinfectants which are essentially effective in the solid or liquid phases Examples are methyl bromide, ethylene dibromide, hydrogen cyanide, carbon disulfide and sulfuryl fluoride FUMIGATION. The utilization within an enclosed space of a fumigant in concentrations that are hazardous or acutely toxic to humans FURNACE CLASS A. An oven or furnace that has heat uti- lization equipment operating at approximately atmospheric pressure wherein there is a potential explosion or fire hazard 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 29 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS that could be occasioned by the presence of flammable vola- tiles or combustible materials processed or heated in the fur- nace Note: Such flammable volatiles or combustible materials can, for instance, originate from the following 1 Paints, powders, mks, and adhesives from finishing processes, such as dipped, coated, sprayed and impreg- nated materials 2 The substrate material 3 Wood, paper and plastic pallets, spacers or packaging materials 4 Polymerization or other molecular rearrangements Potentially flammable materials, such as quench oil, waterborne finishes, cooling oil or cooking oils, that present a hazard are ventilated according to Class A standards FURNACE CLASS B. An oven or furnace that has heat uti- lization equipment operating at approximately atmospheric pressure wherein there are no flammable volatiles or combus- tible materials being heated FURNACE CLASS C. An oven or furnace that has a poten- tial hazard due to a flammable or other special atmosphere being used for treatment of material in process This type of furnace can use any type of heating system and includes a special atmosphere supply system Also included in the Class C classification are integral quench furnaces and molten salt bath furnaces FURNACE CLASS D. An oven or furnace that operates at temperatures from above ambient to over 5,000°F (2760°C) and at pressures normally below atmospheric using any type of heating system These furnaces can include the use of spe- cial processing atmospheres GAS CABINET. A fully enclosed, ventilated, noncombusti- ble enclosure used to provide an isolated environment for compressed gas cylinders in storage or use Doors and access ports for exchanging cylinders and accessing pressure -regu- lating controls are allowed to be included GAS DETECTION SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system that utilizes one or more stationary sen- sors to detect the presence of a specified gas at a specified concentration and initiate one or more responses required by this code, such as notifying a responsible person, activating an alarm signal, or activating or deactivating equipment A self-contained gas detection and alarm device is not classified as a gas detection system GAS ROOM. A separately ventilated, fully enclosed room in which only compressed gases and associated equipment and supplies are stored or used GAS ROOM, HYDROGEN FUEL. See "Hydrogen fuel gasroom " GASEOUS HYDROGEN SYSTEM. An assembly of pip- ing, devices and apparatus designed to generate, store, con- tain, distribute or transport a nontoxic, gaseous hydrogen - containing mixture having not less than 95-percent hydrogen gas by volume and not more than 1-percent oxygen by vol- ume Gaseous hydrogen systems consist of items such as compressed gas containers, reactors and appurtenances, including pressure regulators, pressure relief devices, mani- folds, pumps, compressors and interconnecting piping and tubing and controls GLOVE BOX. A sealed enclosure in which items inside the box are handled exclusively using long gloves sealed to ports I in the enclosure [BG] GRADE FLOOR OPENING. A window or other opening located such that the sill height of the opening is not more than 44 inches (1118 mm) above or below the finished ground level adjacent to the opening [BG] GRADE PLANE. A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls Where the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be estab- lished by the lowest points within the area between the build- ing and the lot line or, where the lot line is more than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the building, between the building and a point 6 feet (1829 mm) from the building [BE] GRANDSTAND. Tiered seating supported on a dedi- cated structural system and two or more rows lugh and is not a building element (see "Bleachers") [BG] GROUP HOME. A facility for social rehabilitation, substance abuse or mental health problems that contains a group housing arrangement that provides custodial care but does not provide medical care [BE] GUARD. A building component or a system of build- ing components located at or near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that in imm izes the possibility of a fall from the walking surface to a lower level [BG] GUESTROOM. A room used or intended to be used by one or more guests for living or sleeping purposes [BS] GYPSUM BOARD. Gypsum wallboard, gypsum sheathing, gypsum base for gypsum veneer plaster, exterior gypsum soffit board, predecorated gypsum board or water- resistant gypsum backing board complying with the standards listed in Tables 2506 2 and 2507 2 and Chapter 35 of the International Building Code [BG] HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for liv- ing, sleeping, eating or cooking Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. A fire - extinguishing system using one or more atoms of an element from the halogen chemical series fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine HANDLING. The deliberate transport by any means to a point of storage or use [BE] HANDRAIL. A horizontal or sloping rail intended for grasping by the hand for guidance or support HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or sub- stances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in this chapter, whether the materials are in usable or waste condition 30 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL WM). A solid, liquid or gas associated with semiconductor manufac- turing that has a degree -of -hazard rating m health, flammabil- ity or instability of Class 3 or 4 as ranked by NFPA 704 and wluch is used directly in research, laboratory or production processes which have, as their end product, materials that are not hazardous HEALTH HAZARD. A classification of a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic health effects are capable of occurring in exposed persons The term "health hazard' includes chemicals that are toxic, highly toxic and corrosive HEAT DETECTOR. See "Detector, heat" [BG] HEIGHT, BUILDING. The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface HELIPORT. An area of land or water or a structural surface that is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas wluch are used, or intended for use, for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities HELISTOP. The same as "Heliport," except that fueling, defielmg maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is not perm fitted HI -BOY. A cart used to transport hot roofing materials on a roof HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORY. Laboratories in Group B occupancies used for educational purposes above the 12th grade Storage, use and handling of chemicals in such laboratories shall be limited to purposes related to test - mg, analysis, teaching, research or developmental activities on a nonproduction basis HIGHLY TOXIC. A material which produces a lethal dose or lethal concentration which falls within any of the follow - mg categories 1 A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDs,) of 50 milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each 2 A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDs,) of 200 milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours (or less if death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC,,) in air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 milligrams per liter or less of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhala- tion for one hour (or less if death occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as water, might not warrant classification as highly toxic While this system is basically simple in application, any haz- ard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of this type of material shall be performed by experienced, technically competent persons HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID. A liquefied compressed gas with a boiling point of less than 68°F (20°C) HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height Where required by the fire code official, high -piled combustible stor- age also includes certain high -hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height HIGH -PILED STORAGE AREA. An area within a build- ing which is designated, intended, proposed or actually used for high -piled combustible storage, including operating aisles [BG] HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occu- pied floor located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department velucle access HIGH -VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE. An electrical power transmission line operating at or above 66 kilovolts HIGHWAY. A public street, public alley or public road [A] HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Any building or structure that is one or more of the following 1 Listed, or certified as eligible for listing by the state historic preservation officer or the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places, in the National Register of Historic Places 2 Designated as historic under an applicable state or local law 3 Certified as a contributing resource within a national register, state designated or locally designated historic district HOGGED MATERIALS. Wood waste materials produced from the lumber production process [M] HOOD. An au -intake device used to capture by entrap- ment, impingement, adhesion or similar means, grease and sun ilar containmants before they enter a duct system Type I. A kitchen hood for collecting and removing grease vapors and smoke Type II. A general kitchen hood for collecting and remov- ing steam vapor, heat, odors and products of combustion [BF] HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY. A fire -resistance -rated floor or roof assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained [BE] HORIZONTAL EXIT. An exit component consisting of fire -resistance -rated construction and opening protectives intended to compartmentalize portions of a building thereby creating refuge areas that afford safety from fire and smoke from the area of fire origin [BG] HOSPITALS AND PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS. Facilities that provide care or treatment for the medical, psy- chiatric, obstetrical, or surgical treatment of inpatient care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 31 I " ' Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS HOT WORK Operations including cutting, welding, Ther- mit welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe, installation of torch -applied roof systems or any other similar activity HOT WORK AREA. The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of the hot work HOT WORK EQUIPMENT. Electric or gas welding or cut- ting equipment used for hot work HOT WORK PERMITS. Permits issued by the responsible person at the facility under the hot work permit program per- mitting welding or other hot work to be done in locations referred to in Section 3503 3 and prepenmtted by the fire code official HOT WORK PROGRAM. A permitted program, carried out by approved facilities -designated personnel, allowing them to oversee and issue permits for hot work conducted by their personnel or at their facility The intent is to have trained, on -site, responsible personnel ensure that required hot work safety measures are taken to prevent fires and fire spread HPM. See "Hazardous Production Material " HPM FACILITY. See "Semiconductor fabrication facility " HPM ROOM. A room used in conjunction with or serving a Group H-5 occupancy, where HPM is stored or used and which is classified as a Group H-2, H-3 or H-4 occupancy HYDROGEN FUEL GAS ROOM. A room or space that is intended exclusively to house a gaseous hydrogen system IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (IDLH). The concentration of airborne contami- nants that poses a threat of death, immediate or delayed per- manent adverse health effects, or effects that could prevent escape from such an environment This contaminant concen- tration level is established by the National Institute of Occu- pational Safety and Health (NIOSH) based on both toxicity and flammability It generally is expressed in parts per mil- lion by volume (ppm v/v) or milligrams per cubic meter (mg/ m') Where adequate data do not exist for precise establish- ment of IDLH concentrations, an independent certified mdus- trial hygienist, industrial toxicologist, appropriate regulatory agency or other source approved by the fire code official shall make such determination IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR. The person responsible for the maintenance of a particular fire protection system [BG] INCAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION. Persons who, because of age, physical limitations, mental limitations, chemical dependency or medical treatment, cannot respond as an individual to an emergency situation INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. Materials that, when mixed, have the potential to react in a manner which gener- ates heat, fumes, gases or byproducts which are hazardous to life or property INERT GAS. A gas that is capable of reacting with other materials only under abnormal conditions such as high tem- peratures, pressures and similar extrinsic physical forces Within the context of the code, inert gases do not exhibit either physical or health hazard properties as defined (other than acting as a simple asphyxiant) or hazard properties other than those of a compressed gas Some of the more common inert gases include argon, helium, krypton, neon, nitrogen and xenon INHABITED BUILDING. A bwldmg regularly occupied in whole or in part as a habitation for people, or any place of reli- gious worship, schoolhouse, railroad station, store or other structure where people are accustomed to assemble, except any bwldmg or structure occupied in connection with the manufac- ture, transportation, storage or use of explosive materials INITIATING DEVICE. A system component that origi- nates transmission of a change -of -state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch INSECTICIDAL FOGGING. The utilization of insecticidal liquids passed through fog -generating units where, by means of pressure and turbulence, with or without the application of heat, such liquids are transformed and discharged in the form of fog or mist blown into an area to be treated INTEGRATED TESTING (FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM). A testing procedure to establish the operational status, interaction and coordination of two or more fire protection and safety systems [BE] INTERIOR EXIT RAMP. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design require- ments, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way [BE] INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way [BG] INTERIOR FINISH. Interior finish includes interior wall and ceiling finish and interior floor finish [BG] INTERIOR FLOOR -WALL BASE. Interior floor finish trim used to provide a functional or decorative border at the intersection of walls and floors [BG] INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH. The exposed interior surfaces of buildings, including but not lim- ited to fixed or movable walls and partitions, toilet room pri- vacy partitions, columns, ceilings, and interior wainscoting, paneling or other finish applied structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation, structural fire resis- tance or similar purposes, but not including trim IRRITANT. A chemical wluch is not corrosive, but wluch causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact A chemical is a skin irritant if, when tested on the intact skin of albmo rabbits by the methods of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1500 41 for an exposure of four or more hours or by other appropriate techniques, it results in an empirical score of 5 or more A chemical is clas- sified as an eye irritant if so determined under the procedure listed in CPSC 16 CFR Part 1500 42 or other approved tech- niques [A] JURISDICTION. The governmental unit that has I adopted this code 32 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS KEY BOX. A secure device with a lock operable only by a fire department master key, and containing building entry keys and other keys that may be required for access in an emergency [A] LABELED. Equipment, materials or products to which have been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, approved agency or other organization concerned with product evalua- tion that maintains periodic inspection of the production of such labeled items and whose labeling indicates either that the equipment, material or product meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose LABORATORY SUITE. A fire -rated enclosed laboratory area that will provide one or more laboratory spaces, within a Group B educational occupancy, that are permitted to include ancillary uses such as offices, bathrooms and corridors that are contiguous with the laboratory area, and are constructed in accordance with Chapter 38 LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE. See "Exit discharge, level of " LIMITED SPRAYING SPACE. An area in which opera- tions for touch-up or spot painting of a surface area of 9 square feet (0 84 in 2) or less are conducted LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG). A fluid in the liquid state composed predominantly of methane and which may contain minor quantities of ethane, propane, nitrogen or other components normally found in natural gas LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LP -gas). A material which is composed predominantly of the following hydrocar- bons or mixtures of them propane, propylene, butane (nor- mal butane or isobutane) and butylenes LIQUID. A material having a melting point that is equal to or less than 68°F (20°C) and a boiling point wluch is greater than 68°F (20°C) at 14 7 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) (101 kPa) Where not otherwise identified, the term "liquid" includes both flammable and combustible liquids LIQUID OXYGEN AMBULATORY CONTAINER. A container used for liquid oxygen not exceeding 0 396 gallons (1 5 liters) specifically designed for use as a medical device as defined by 21 USC Chapter 9 that is intended for portable therapeutic use and to be filled from its companion base unit, a liquid oxygen home care container LIQUID OXYGEN HOME CARE CONTAINER. A con- tainer used for liquid oxygen not exceeding 15 8 gallons (60 liters) specifically designed for use as a medical device as defined by 21 USC Chapter 9 that is intended to deliver gas- eous oxygen for therapeutic use in a home environment LIQUID STORAGE ROOM. A room classified as a Group H-3 occupancy used for the storage of flammable or combus- tible liquids in a closed condition LIQUID STORAGE WAREHOUSE. A building classified as a Group H-2 or H-3 occupancy used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in a closed condition [A] LISTED. Equipment, materials, products or services included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the fire code official and concerned with evaluation of prod - nets or services that maintains periodic inspection of produc- tion of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services and whose listing states either that the equipment, material, product or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose LOCKDOWN. An emergency situation, in other than a Group I-3 occupancy, requiring that the occupants be shel- tered and secured in place within a building when normal evacuation would put occupants at risk [BG] LODGING HOUSE. A one -family dwelling where one or more occupants are primarily permanent in nature and rent is paid for guestrooms LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE. See "Flue space —longi- tudinal " [A] LOT. A portion or parcel of land considered as a unit [A] LOT LINE. A line dividing one lot from another, or from a street or any public place [BE] LOW ENERGY POWER -OPERATED DOOR Swinging, sliding or folding door which opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian such as pressing a push plate or waving a hand in front of a sensor The door closes automati- cally, and operates with decreased forces and decreased speeds See also "Power -assisted door" and "Power -operated door" LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL). See "Lower flam- mable limit" LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL). The minimum concentration of vapor in air at which propagation of flame will occur in the presence of an ignition source The LFL is sometimes referred to as LEL or lower explosive limit LOW-PRESSURE TANK A storage tank designed to with- stand an internal pressure greater than 0 5 pound per square inch gauge (psig) (3 4 kPa) but not greater than 15 psig (103 4 kPa) LP -GAS CONTAINER. Any vessel, including cylinders, tanks, portable tanks and cargo tanks, used for transporting or storing LP -gases MAGAZINE. A building, structure or container, other than an operating building, approved for storage of explosive materials Indoor. A portable structure, such as a box, bin or other container, constructed as required for Type 2, 4 or 5 maga- zines in accordance with NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 so as to be fire resistant and theft resistant Type 1. A permanent structure, such as a building or igloo, that is bullet resistant, fire resistant, theft resistant, weather resistant and ventilated in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 Type 2. A portable or mobile structure, such as a box, skid -magazine, trailer or semitrailer, constructed in accor- dance with the requirements of NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 that is fire resistant, theft resistant, weather resistant and ventilated If used outdoors, a Type 2 magazine is also bullet resistant 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 33 I " ' CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Type 3. A fire resistant, theft resistant and weather resis- tant "day box" or portable structure constructed in accor- dance with NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 used for the temporary storage of explosive materials Type 4. A permanent, portable or mobile structure such as a bwldmg, igloo, box, semitrailer or other mobile con- tainer that is fire resistant, theft resistant and weather resis- tant and constructed in accordance with NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 Type 5. A permanent, portable or mobile structure such as a building, igloo, box, bin, tank, semitrailer, bulk trailer, tank trailer, bulk track, tank track or other mobile con- tainer that is theft resistant, which is constructed in accor- dance with NFPA 495, NFPA 1124 or DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 MAGNESIUM. The pure metal and alloys, of which the major part is magnesium MALL. See "Covered mall building " MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX. A manually operated device used to initiate an alarm signal MANUAL STOCKING METHODS. Stocking methods utilizing ladders or other nonmechanical equipment to move stock MARINA. Any portion of the ocean or inland water, either naturally or artificially protected, for the mooring, servicing or safety of vessels and shall include artificially protected works, the public or private lands ashore, and structures or facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers MARINE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. That portion of property where flammable or combustible liq- uids or gases used as fuel for watercraft are stored and dis- pensed from fixed equipment on shore, piers, wharves, floats or barges into the fuel tanks of watercraft and shall include all other facilities used in connection therewith MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CON- TROL AREA. The maximum amount of a hazardous mate- rial allowed to be stored or used within a control area inside a building or an outdoor control area. The maximum allowable quantity per control area is based on the material state (solid, liquid or gas) and the material storage or use conditions [BE] MEANS OF EGRESS. A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occu- pied portion of a building or structure to a public way A means of egress consists of three separate and distinct parts the exit access, the exit and the exit ckscharge MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS. Stocking meth- ods utilizing motorized vehicles or hydraulic jacks to move stock [BG] MEDICAL CARE. Care involving medical or surgical procedures, nursing or for psycluatric purposes MEMBRANE STRUCTURE. An air -inflated, au -sup- ported, cable or frame -covered structure as defined by the International Building Code and not otherwise defined as a tent See Chapter 31 of the International Building Code [BF] MEMBRANE -PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYS- TEM. An assemblage consisting of a fire -resistance -rated floor -ceiling, roof -ceiling or wall assembly, one or more pen- etrating items installed into or passing through the breach in one side of the assembly and the materials or devices, or both, installed to resist the spread of fire into the assembly for a prescribed period of time [BE] MERCHANDISE PAD. A merchandise pad is an area for display of merchandise surrounded by aisles, permanent fixtures or walls Merchandise pads contain elements such as nonfixed and moveable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions as indicated in Section 105 2 of the International Building Code from which customers browse or shop METAL HYDRIDE. A generic name for compounds com- posed of metallic elements) and hydrogen METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEM. A closed sys- tem consisting of a group of components assembled as a package to contain metal -hydrogen compounds for wluch there exists an equilibrium condition where the hydrogen - absorbing metal alloy(s), hydrogen gas and the metal -hydro- gen compound(s) coexist and where only hydrogen gas is released from the system in nonnal use [BG] MEZZANINE. An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story and in accordance with Section 505 of the International Building Code MISCELLA. A mixture, in any proportion, of the extracted oil or fat and the extracting solvent MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES. Velucles that contain cooking equipment that produce smoke or grease -laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food to the public Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not be considered mobile food preparation velucles MOBILE FUELING. The operation of dispensing liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor velucles Mobile fueling may also be known by the terns "Mobile fleet fueling," "Wet fueling" and "Wet hosing " MORTAR. A tube from which fireworks shells are fired into the air MULTIPLE -STATION ALARM DEVICE. Two or more single -station alarm devices that can be interconnected such that actuation of one causes all integral or separate audible alarms to operate A multiple -station alarm device can consist of one single -station alarm device having connections to other detectors or to a manual fire alarm box MULTIPLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM. Two or more single -station alarm devices that are capable of interconnec- tion such that actuation of one causes the appropriate alarm signal to operate in all interconnected alarms NESTING. A method of securing flat-bottomed compressed gas cylinders upright in a tight mass using a contiguous three- point contact system whereby all cylinders within a group have not less than three points of contact with other cylinders, walls or bracing NET EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT (net weight). The weight of explosive material expressed in pounds The net explosive weight is the aggregate amount of explosive material con- 34 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS tamed within buildings, magazines, structures or portions thereof, used to establish quantity -distance relationships NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (NTP). A temperature of 70°F (21°C) and a pressure of 1 atmosphere [14 7 psia (101 kPa)] [BE] NOSING. The leading edge of treads of stairs and of landings at the top of stairway flights NOTIFICATION ZONE. See "Zone, notification " NUISANCE ALARM. An alarm caused by mechanical fail- ure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined [BG] NURSING HOMES. Facilities that provide care, including both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities, where any of the persons are incapable of self-pres- ervation OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. For the purposes of this code, certain occupancies are defined as follows [BG] Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for pur- poses such as civic, social or religious functions, recre- ation, food or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation [BG] Small buildings and tenant spaces A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as Group B occupancy [BG] Small assembly spaces. The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as assembly occupan- cies 1 A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be classi- fied as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy 2 A room or space used for assembly purposes that is less than 750 square feet (70 m) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classi- fied as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy [BG] Associated with Group E occupancies A room or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy [BG] Accessory with places of religious worship Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than 100 per room or space are not considered separate occupancies [BG] Assembly Group A-1. Group A occupancy includes assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for the production and viewing of performing arts or motion pictures including, but not limited to Motion picture theaters Symphony and concert halls Television and radio studios admitting an audience Theaters [BG] Assembly Group A-2. Group A-2 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including, but not limited to Banquet halls Casinos (gaming areas) Night clubs Restaurants, cafeterias and similar dJning facilities (including associated commercial kitchens) Taverns and bars [BG] Assembly Group A-3. Group A-3 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A, including, but not limited to Amusement arcades Art galleries Bowling alleys Community halls Courtrooms Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption) Exhibition halls Funeral parlors Greenhouses with public access for the conservation and exhibition of plants Gymnasiums (without spectator seating) Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating) Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating) Lecture halls Libraries Museums Places of religious worship Pool and billiard parlors Waiting areas in transportation terinmals [BG] Assembly Group A-4. Group A-4 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating including, but not limited to Arenas Skating rinks Swimming pools Tennis courts [BG] Assembly Group A-5. Group A-5 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities including, but not limited to Amusement park structures Bleachers Grandstands Stadiums 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 35 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS [BG] Business Group B. Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service -type transactions, including storage of records and accounts Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following Airport traffic control towers Ambulatory care facilities Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Banks Barber and beauty shops Car wash Civic administration Clinic -outpatient Dry cleaning and laundries pick-up and delivery sta- tions and self-service Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade Electronic data processing Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities not more than 2,500 square feet (232 m) in area Laboratories testing and research Motor vehicle showrooms Post offices Print shops Professional services (architects, attorneys, dentists, physicians, engineers, etc ) Radio and television stations Telephone exchanges Training and skill development not in a school or academic program (This shall include, but not be limited to, tutoring centers, martial arts studios, gymnastics and similar uses regardless of the ages served, and where not classified as a Group A occupancy) [BG] Educational Group E. Educational Group E occu- pancy includes, among others, the use of a bwldmg or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade [BG] Accessory to places of religious worship. Reli- gious educational rooms and religious auditoriums, which are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance with Section 303 1 4 of the International Building Code and have occupant loads of less than 100 per room or space shall be classified as Group A-3 occupancies [BG] Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more than five children older than 2'/ years of age who receive educational, supervision or personal care services for less than 24 hours per day [BG] Within places of worship. Rooms and spaces within places of worship providing such care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy [BG] Five or fewer children. A facility having five or fewer cluldren receiving such care shall be classi- fied as part of the primary occupancy [BG] Five or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having five or fewer children receiving such care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code. [BG] Factory Industrial Group F. Factory Industrial Group F occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations that are not classified as a Group H high -hazard or Group S storage occupancy [BG] Factory Industrial F-1 Moderate -hazard occu- pancy. Factory industrial uses that are not classified as Factory Industrial F-2 Low Hazard shall be classified as F-1 Moderate Hazard and shall include, but not be limited to, the following Aircraft (manufacturing, not to include repair) Appliances Athletic equipment Automobiles and other motor vehicles Bakeries Beverages, over 16-percent alcohol content Bicycles Boats Brooms or brushes Business machines Cameras and photo equipment Canvas or sun ilar fabric Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning) Clothing Construction and agricultural machinery Disinfectants Dry cleaning and dyeing Electric generation plants Electronics Engines (including rebuilding) Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar during facilities more than 2,500 square feet (232 m') in area Furniture Hemp products Jute products Laundries Leather products Machinery Metals Millwork (sash and door) Motion pictures and television filming (without spectators) Musical instruments Optical goods Paper mills or products Photographic film 36 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Plastic products Printing or publishing Refuse incineration Shoes Soaps and detergents Textiles Tobacco Trailers Upholstering Wood, distillation Woodworking (cabinet) [BG] Factory Industrial F-2 Low -hazard Occupancy. Factory industrial uses involving the fabrication or manu- facturing of noncombustible materials that, during finish- ing, packaging or processing do not involve a significant fire hazard, shall be classified as Group F-2 occupancies and shall include, but not be luntied to, the following Beverages, up to and including 16-percent alcohol content Brick and masonry Ceramic products Foundries Glass products Gypsum Ice Metal products (fabrication and assembly) High -hazard Group H. High -hazard Group H occupancy includes, among others, the use of a bwldmg or structure, or a portion thereof, that involves the manufacturing, pro- cessing, generation or storage of materials that constitute a physical or health hazard in quantities in excess of those allowed in control areas complying with Section 5003 8 3, based on the maximum allowable quantity limits for control areas set forth in Tables 50031 l(1) and 500311(2) Hazardous occupancies are classified in Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 and shall be in accor- dance with this code and the requirements of Section 415 of the International Building Code Hazardous materials stored or used on top of roofs or canopies shall be classi- fied as outdoor storage or use and shall comply with this code Uses other than Group H. The storage, use or han- dling of hazardous materials as described in one or more of the following items shall not cause the occu- pancy to be classified as Group H, but it shall be classi- fied as the occupancy that it most nearly resembles 1 Buildings and structures occupied for the appli- cation of flammable finishes, provided that such buildings or areas conform to the requirements of Chapter 24 of this code and Section 416 of the International Building Code 2 Wholesale and retail sales and storage of flam- mable and combustible liquids in mercantile occupancies conforming to Chapter 57 3 Closed piping system containing flammable or combustible liquids or gases utilized for the operation of machinery or equipment 4 Cleaning establishments that utilize combusti- ble liquid solvents having a flash point of 140°F (60°C) or higher in closed systems employing equipment listed by an approved testing agency, provided that this occupancy is separated from all other areas of the building by 1-hour fire barriers in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or 1-hour horizon- tal assemblies in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 5 Cleaning establishments that utilize a liquid sol- vent having a flash point at or above 200°F (93°C) 6 Liquor stores and distributors without bulk stor- age 7 Refrigeration systems 8 The storage or utilization of materials for agri- cultural purposes on the premises 9 Stationary storage battery systems installed in accordance with Section 1206 2 10 Corrosive personal or household products in their original packaging used in retail display 11 Commonly used corrosive building materials 12 Buildings and structures occupied for aerosol product storage shall be classified as Group S-1, provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of Chapter 51 13 Display and storage of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid haz- ardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area in Group M or S occupancies complying with Section 5003 8 3 5 1 14 The storage of black powder, smokeless propel- lant and small arms primers in Groups M and R- 3 and special industrial explosive devices in Groups B, F, M and S, provided such storage conforms to the quantity limits and require- ments of this code 15 Stationary fuel cell power systems installed in accordance with this code 16 Capacitor energy storage systems in accor- dance with this code 17 Group B higher education laboratory occupan- cies complying with Section 428 of the Interna- tional Building Code and Chapter 38 of this code High -hazard Group H-1. Buildings and structures con - turning materials that pose a detonation hazard shall be classified as Group H-1 Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, the following Detonable pyrophoric materials Explosives Division 1 1 Division 1 2 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 37 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Division 1 3 Division 1 4 Division 1 5 Division 1 6 Organic peroxides, unclassified detonable Oxidizers, Class 4 Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3 detonable, and Class 4 Occupancies containing explosives not classified as H- 1. The following occupancies containing explosive mate- rials shall be classified as follows 1 Division 1 3 explosive materials that are used and maintained in a form where either confinement or configuration will not elevate the hazard from a mass fire hazard to mass explosion hazard shall be allowed in Group H-2 occupancies 2 Articles, including articles packaged for shipment, that are not regulated as a Division 14 explosive under Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations, or unpackaged articles used in process operations that do not propagate a detona- tion or deflagration between articles shall be allowed in H-3 occupancies High -hazard Group H-2. Buildings and structures con- taining materials that pose a deflagration hazard or a haz- ard from accelerated burning shall be classified as Group H-2 Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, the following Class I, II or IIIA flammable or combustible liquids that are used or stored in normally open containers or systems, or in closed containers or systems pressurized at more than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (103 4 kPa) Combustible dusts where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a fire or explosion hazard based on information prepared in accordance with Section 414 1 3 of the International Building Code Cryogemc fluids, flammable Flammable gases Organic peroxides, Class I Oxidizers, Class 3, that are used or stored in normally open containers or systems, or in closed containers or systems pressurized at more than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (103 4 kPa) Pyrophonc liquids, solids and gases, nondetonable Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3, nondetonable Water -reactive materials, Class 3 High -hazard Group H-3. Buildings and structures con- taining materials that readily support combustion or that pose a physical hazard shall be classified as Group H-3 Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, the fol- lowing Class I, II or IIIA flammable or combustible liquids that are used or stored in normally closed containers or systems pressurized at 15 pounds per square inch gauge (103 4 kPa) or less Combustible fibers, other than densely packed baled cotton, where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a fire or explosion hazard based on information prepared in accordance with Section 414 1 3 of the International Building Code Consumer fireworks, 1 4G (Class C, Common) Cryogemcfluids, oxidizing Flammable solids Organic peroxides, Class II and III Oxidizers, Class 2 Oxidizers, Class 3, that are used or stored in normally closed containers or systems pressurized at 15 pounds per square inch gauge (103 kPa) or less Oxidizing gases Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 2 Water -reactive materials, Class 2 High -hazard Group H-4. Buildings and structures con- taining materials that are health hazards shall be classified as Group H-4 Such materials shall include, but not be lim- ited to, the following Corrosives Highly toxic materials Toxic materials High -hazard Group H-5. Semiconductor fabrication facilities and comparable research and development areas in which hazardous production materials (HPXI) are used and the aggregate quantity of materials is in excess of those listed in Tables 5003 1 1(1) and 5003 1 1(2) shall be classified as Group H-5 Such facilities and areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 415 11 of the International Building Code [BG] Institutional Group I. Institutional Group I occu- pancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which care or supervision is provided to persons who are or are not capable of self- preservation without physical assistance or in which per- sons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted Institu- tional occupancies shall be classified as Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4 [BG] Institutional Group I-1. Institutional Group I-1 occupancy shall include buildings, structures or por- tions thereof for more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised environ- ment and receive custodial care Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated below This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following Alcohol and drug centers Assisted living facilities Congregate care facilities Group homes Halfway houses Residential board and care facilities Residential board and custodial care facilities Social rehabilitation facilities [BG] Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which all persons receiving cus- 38 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS todial care who, without any assistance, are capable of responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation [BG] Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which there are any persons re- ceiving custodial care who require limited verbal or physical assistance while responding to an emer- gency situation to complete building evacuation [BG] Six to 16 persons receiving custodial care. A facility housing not fewer than six and not more than 16 persons receiving custodial care shall be classi- fied as Group R-4 [BG] Five or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 or with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code [BG] Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than five persons who are not capable of self-preservation This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following Foster care facilities Detoxification facilities Hospitals Nursing homes Psychiatric hospitals [BG] Occupancy Conditions. Buildings of Group I-2 shall be classified as one of the following occupancy conditions [BG] Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care but do not provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or m-patient stabilization units for psy- chiatric or detoxification, including, but not limited to, nursing homes and foster care facilities [BG] Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care and could provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or inpatient stabilization units for psychi- atric or detoxification, including, but not limited to, hospitals [BG] Five or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 or with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code [BG] Institutional Group I-3. Institutional Group I-3 occupancy shall include buildings and structures which are inhabited by more than five persons who are under restraint or security A Group I-3 facility is occupied by persons who are generally incapable of self-preservation due to security measures not under the occupants' control This group shall include, but not be luntied to, the follow- ing Correctional centers Detention centers Jails Prerelease centers Prisons Reformatories Buildings of Group I-3 shall be classified as one of the fol- lowing occupancy conditions [BG] Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which free movement is allowed from sleeping areas and other spaces where access or occupancy is permitted to the exterior via means of egress without restraint A Condition 1 facility is per- mitted to be constructed as Group R [BG] Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which free movement is allowed from sleeping areas and any other occupied smoke compartment to one or more other smoke compart- ments Egress to the exterior is impeded by locked exits [BG] Condition 3. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which free movement is allowed within individual smoke compartments, such as within a residential unit comprised of individual sleeping units and group activity spaces, where egress is impeded by remote -controlled release of means of egress from such smoke compartment to another smoke compartment [BG] Condition 4. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which free movement is restricted from an occupied space Remote -controlled release is provided to perunt movement from sleeping units, activity spaces and other occupied areas within the smoke compartment to other smoke compartments [BG] Condition 5. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which free movement is restricted from an occupied space Staff -controlled manual release is provided to permit movement from sleeping units, activity spaces and other occupied areas within the smoke compartment to other smoke compartments [BG] Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities. Institu- tional Group I-4 shall include buildings and structures occupied by more than five persons of any age who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by persons other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, mar- riage, or adoption, and ina place other than the home of the person cared for This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following Adult day care Child day care [BG] Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for more than five but not more than 100 children 2Vz years or less of age, where the rooms in which the cluldren are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 39 I 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.mtwit¢«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS and each of these cluld care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as Group E [BG] Within a place of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of religious worship providing such care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy [BG] Five or fewer occupants receiving care. A facility having five or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as part of the primary occu- pancy [BG] Five or fewer occupants receiving care in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having five or fewer persons receiv- ing custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the Intemational Resi- dential Code. [BG] Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occu- pancy includes, among others, the use of a bwldmg or structure or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or mer- chandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public Mercantile occupancies shall include, but not be 1mntied to, the following Department stores Drug stores Greenhouses with public access that maintain plants for display and sale Markets Motor fuel -dispensing facilities Retail or wholesale stores Sales rooms [BG] Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classi- fied as an Institutional Group I or when not regulated by the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101 2 of the International Building Code [BG] Residential Group R-L Residential Group R-1 occupancies containing sleeping units where the occu- pants are primarily transient in nature, including Boardinghouses (transient) with more than 10 occu- pants Congregate living facilities (transient) with more than 10 occupants Hotels (transient) Motels (transient) [BG] Residential Group R-2. Residential Group R-2 occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily per- manent in nature, including Apartment houses Congregate living facihhes (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants Boarding houses (nontransient) Convents Dormitories Fraternities and sororities Monasteries Hotels (nontransient) Lrve/workunits Motels (nontransient) Vacation timeshare properties [BG] Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies where the occupants are primarily perma- nent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units Care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants Boarding houses (nontransient) Convents DormJtories Fraternities and sororities Monasteries Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants Boarding houses (transient) Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest - rooms and 10 or fewer occupants [BG] Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code provided an auto- matic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code [BG] Lodging houses. Owner -occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms and 10 or fewer total occupants shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the InternahonalResidenhal Code. [BG] Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than five but not more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised resi- dential environment and receive custodial care Buildings of Group R-4 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated below This group shall include, but not be 1mntied to, the following Alcohol and drug centers Assisted living facilities Congregate care facilities Group homes Halfway houses Residential board and care facilities Social rehabilitation facilities Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as other- wise provided for in the International Building Code [BG] Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which all persons receiving cus- 40 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS todial care, without any assistance, are capable of responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation [BG] Condition 2. Tlus occupancy condition shall include buildings in which there are any persons re- ceiving custodial care who require limited verbal or physical assistance wlule responding to an emer- gency situation to complete building evacuation [BG] Storage Group S. Storage Group S occupancy includes, among others, the use of a bwldmg or structure, or a portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occupancy [BG] Accessory storage spaces. A room or space used for storage purposes that is less than 100 square feet (9 3 m) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as part of that occupancy The aggre- gate area of such rooms or spaces shall not exceed the allowable area limits of Section 508 2 of the Interna- honal Building Code [BG] Moderate -hazard storage, Group S-1. Storage Group S-1 occupancies are buildings occupied for storage uses that are not classified as Group S-2, including, but not lnntted to, storage of the following Aerosols, Levels 2 and 3 Aircraft hangar (storage and repair) Bags cloth, burlap and paper Bamboos and rattan Baskets Belting canvas and leather Books and paper in rolls or packs Boots and shoes Buttons, including cloth covered, pearl or bone Cardboard and cardboard boxes Clothing, woolen wearing apparel Cordage Dry boat storage (indoor) Furniture Furs Glues, mucilage, pastes and size Grams Horns and combs, other than celluloid Leather Linoleum Lumber Motor vehicle repair garages complying with the maxi- mum allowable quantities of hazardous materials listed in Table 5003 1 1(1) (see Section 406 8 of the International Building Code) Photo engravings Resilient flooring Self-service storage facility (mini -storage) Silks Soaps Sugar Tires, bulk storage of Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff Upholstery and mattresses Wax candles [BG] Low -hazard storage, Group S-2. Storage Group S- 2 occupancies include, among others, buildings used for the storage of noncombustible materials such as products on wood pallets or in paper cartons with or without single thickness divisions, or in paper wrappings Such products are permitted to have a negligible amount of plastic trim, such as knobs, handles or film wrapping Storage uses shall include, but not be limited to, storage of the follow- ing Asbestos Beverages up to and including 16-percent alcohol in metal, glass or ceramic containers Cement in bags Chalk and crayons Dairy products in nonwaxed coated paper containers Dry cell batteries Electrical coils Electrical motors Empty cans Food products Foods in noncombustible containers Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers Frozen foods Glass Glass bottles, empty or filled with noncombustible liquids Gypsum board Inert pigments Ivory Meats Metal cabinets Metal desks with plastic tops and trim Metal parts Metals Mirrors OJl-filled and other types of distribution transformers Parking garages, open or enclosed Porcelain and pottery Stoves Talc and soapstones Washers and dryers [BG] Miscellaneous Group U. Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy Group U shall include, but not be limited to, the following Agricultural buildings Aircraft hangar, accessory to a one- or two-family resi- dence (see Section 412 4 of the International Build- ing Code) Barns Carports Commumcation equipment structures with a gross floor area of less than 1,500 square feet (139 m') Fences more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high Gram silos, accessory to a residential occupancy 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 41 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Livestock shelters Private garages Retaining walls Sheds Stables Tanks Towers [BG] OCCUPANT LOAD. The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein prod- ucts of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber Open burning does not include road flares, smudge - pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupa- tional uses typically considered open flames, recreational fires or use of portable outdoor fireplaces For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open OPEN MALL. See "Covered mall building " OPEN MALL BUILDING. See "Covered mall building " [BG] OPEN PARKING GARAGE. A structure or portion of a structure with the openings as described in Section 406 5 2 of the International Building Code on two or more sides that is used for the parking or storage of private motor vehicles as described in Section 406 5 of the International Building Code OPEN SYSTEM. The use of a solid or liquid hazardous material involving a vessel or system that is continuously open to the atmosphere during normal operations and where vapors are liberated, or the product is exposed to the atmo- sphere during normal operations Examples of open systems for solids and liquids include dispensing from or into open beakers or containers, dip tank and plating tank operations IOPEN-AIR ASSEMBLY SEATING. Seating served by means of egress that is not subject to smoke accumulation within or under a structure and is open to the atmosphere [BE] OPEN-ENDED CORRIDOR. An interior condor that is open on each end and connects to an exterior stairway or ramp at each end with no intervening doors or separation from the condor I[BF] OPENING PROTECTIVE. Afire door assembly, fire shutter assembly, fire window assembly or glass -block assembly in afire -resistance -rated wall or partition OPERATING BUILDING. A bwldmg occupied in con- junction with the manufacture, transportation or use of explo- sive materials Operating buildings are separated from one another with the use of intraplant or mtralme distances OPERATING LINE. A group of buildings, facilities or workstations so arranged as to permit performance of the steps in the manufacture of an explosive or in the loading, assembly, modification and maintenance of ammunition or devices containing explosive materials OPERATING PRESSURE. The pressure at which a system operates ORGANIC COATING. A liquid mixture of binders such as alkyd, nitrocellulose, acrylic or oil, and flammable and com- bustible solvents such as hydrocarbon, ester, ketone or alco- hol, which, when spread in a thin film, convert to a durable protective and decorative finish ORGANIC PEROXIDE. An organic compound that con- tains the bivalent -O-O- structure and which may be consid- ered to be a structural derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by an organic radical Organic peroxides can present an explosion hazard (detonation or deflagration) or they can be shock sen- sitive They can also decompose into various unstable com- pounds over an extended period of time Class I. Describes those formulations that are capable of deflagration but not detonation Class II. Describes those formulations that bum very rap- idly and that pose a moderate reactivity hazard Class III. Describes those formulations that bum rapidly and that pose a moderate reactivity hazard Class IV. Describes those formulations that bum in the same manner as ordinary combustibles and that pose a inimmnal reactivity hazard Class V. Describes those formulations that bum with less intensity than ordinary combustibles or do not sustain combustion and that pose no reactivity hazard Unclassified detonable. Organic peroxides that are capa- ble of detonation These peroxides pose an extremely high -explosion hazard through rapid explosive decompo- sition OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENT. An outdoor gathering I of persons for any purpose OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA. An outdoor area that con- tains hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maxi- mum allowable quantities of Table 50031 1(3) or Table 5003 1 1(4) OUTPATIENT CLINIC. See "Clinic, outpatient" OVERCROWDING. A condition that exists when either there are more people in a building, structure or portion thereof than have been authorized or posted by the fire code official, or when the fire code official determmes that a threat exists to the safety of the occupants due to persons sitting and/or standing in locations that may obstruct or impede the use of aisles, passages, condors, stairways, exits or other components of the means of egress [A] OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, entity, firm or corporation having any legal or equitable interest in the prop- erty, or recorded in the official records of the state, county or mumcipality as holding an interest or title to the property, or otherwise having possession or control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court 42 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I (fiTER 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS OXIDIZER. A material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas, or that readily reacts to promote or initiate combustion of combustible materials and, if heated or con- taminated, can result in vigorous self-sustamed decomposi- tion Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reac- tion due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physi- cal shock and that causes a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact Additionally, the oxidizer causes a severe increase in the burning rate and can cause spontaneous ignition of combustibles Class 3. An oxidizer that causes a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes in contact Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes in contact Class 1. An oxidizer that does not moderately increase the burning rate of combustible materials OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUID. An oxidizing gas in the cryogenic state OXIDIZING GAS. A gas that can support and accelerate combustion of other materials more than air does OZONE -GAS GENERATOR. Equipment which causes the production of ozone [BE] PANIC HARDWARE. A door -latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the appli- cation of a force in the direction of egress travel See also "Fire exit hardware " PASS -THROUGH. An enclosure installed in a wall with a door on each side that allows chemicals, HPM, equipment, and parts to be transferred from one side of the wall to the other [BG] PENTHOUSE. An enclosed, unoccupied rooftop structure used for sheltering mechanical and electrical equip- ment, tanks, elevators and related machinery, and vertical shaft openings PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL). The maxi- mum permitted 8-hour time -weighted -average concentration of an airborne contaminant The exposure limits to be utilized are those published in DOL 29 CFR Part 1910 1000 The Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) concentrations pub- lished by the U S National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Threshold Limit Value -Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA) concentrations published by the Amer- ican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) Guides published by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and other approved, consistent measures are allowed as surrogates for hazardous substances not listed in DOL 29 CFR Part 1910 1000 [A] PERMIT. An official document or certificate issued by the fire code official that authorizes performance of a speci- fied activity [A] PERSON. An individual, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corpora- tion, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid [BG] PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of persons who do not require medical care Personal care involves responsibility for the safety of the persons while inside the building PESTICIDE. A substance or mixture of substances, includ- ing fungicides, intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating pests and substances or a mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant Products defined as drugs in the Federal Food, Drug and Cos- metic Act are not pesticides [BE] PHOTOLUMINESCENT. Having the property of emitting light that continues for a length of time after exci- tation by visible or invisible light has been removed PHYSICAL HAZARD. A chemical for which there is evi- dence that it is a combustible liquid, cryogenic fluid, explo- sive, flammable (solid, liquid or gas), organic peroxide (solid or liquid), oxidizer (solid or liquid), oxidizing gas, pyrophoric (solid, liquid or gas), unstable (reactive) material (solid, liq- uid or gas) or water -reactive material (solid or liquid) PHYSIOLOGICAL WARNING THRESHOLD. A con- centration of airborne contaminants, normally expressed in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic meter (mg/ m'), that represents the concentration at which persons can sense the presence of the contaminant due to odor, irritation or other quick -acting physiological responses When used in conjunction with the permissible exposure limit (PEL), the physiological warning threshold levels are those consistent with the classification system used to establish the PEL See the definition of "Permissible exposure limit (PEL) " PIER. A structure built over the water, supported by pillars or piles, and used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion or sun - ilar purpose PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP. See "Religious wor- slup, place of " [M] PLENUM. An enclosed portion of the building struc- ture, other than an occupiable space being conditioned, that is designed to allow air movement and thereby serve as part of an air distribution system PLOSOPHORIC MATERIAL. Two or more unmixed, commercially manufactured, prepackaged chemical sub- stances including oxidizers, flammable liquids or solids, or similar substances that are not independently classified as explosives but which, when mixed or combined, form an explosive that is intended for blasting PLYWOOD AND VENEER MILLS. Facilities where raw wood products are processed into finished wood products, including waferboard, oriented strandboard, fiberboard, com- posite wood panels and plywood PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A portable, out- door, solid -fuel -burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material A por- table outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 43 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening in the top [BE] POWER -ASSISTED DOOR. Swinging door that opens by reduced pushing or pulling force on the door -oper- ating hardware The door closes automatically after the push- ing or pulling force is released, and functions with decreased forces See also "Low energy power -operated door" and "Power -operated door " POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK A forklift, tractor, platform lift truck or motorized hand track powered by an electrical motor or internal combustion engine Powered industrial trucks do not include farm vehicles or automotive vehicles for highway use [BE] POWER -OPERATED DOOR. Swinging, sliding, or folding door that opens automatically when approached by a pedestrian or opens automatically upon an action by a pedes- trian The door closes automatically and includes provisions such as presence sensors to prevent entrapment See also "Low energy power -operated door" and "Power -assisted door" PRESSURE VESSEL. A closed vessel designed to operate at pressures above 15 psig (103 kPa) PRIMARY CONTAINMENT. The first level of contain- ment, consisting of the inside portion of that container which comes into immediate contact on its inner surface with the material being contained [BG] PRIVATE GARAGE. A building or portion of a building in which motor vehicles used by the owner or ten- ants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept, without provisions for repairing or servicing such vehi- cles for profit PROCESS TRANSFER. The transfer of flammable or com- bustible liquids between tank vehicles or tank cars and pro- cess operations Process operations may include containers, tanks, piping and equipment PROPELLANT. The liquefied or compressed gas in an aerosol container that expels the contents from an aerosol container when the valve is actuated A propellant is consid- ered flammable if it forms a flammable mixture with air, or if a flame is self -propagating in a mixture with air PROXIMATE AUDIENCE. An audience closer to pyro- technic devices than allowed by NFPA 1123 [B] PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS. See "Hospitals " PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE (PTR). Any public street, road, highway, navigable stream or passenger railroad that is used for through traffic by the general public [A] PUBLIC WAY. A street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a street, that has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) [BE] PUBLIC -USE AREAS. Interior or exterior rooms or spaces that are made available to the general public PYROPHORIC. A chemical with an autoignition tempera- ture in air, at or below a temperature of 130°F (54°C) PYROTECHNIC ARTICLE. A pyrotechnic device for use in the entertainment industry, which is not classified as fire- works PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION. A chemical mixture that produces visible light displays or sounds through a self - propagating, heat -releasing chemical reaction which is initi- ated by ignition PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECT. A visible or audible effect for entertainment created through the use of pyrotech- nic materials and devices PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL -EFFECT MATERIAL. A chemical mixture used in the entertainment industry to pro- duce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation Such a chemical mixture predominantly consists of solids capable of producing a controlled, self-sustaining and self-contained exothermic chemical reaction that results in heat, gas sound, light or a combination of these effects The chemical reaction functions without external oxygen PYROTECHNICS. Controlled exothermic chemical reac- tions timed to create the effects of heat, hot gas, sound, dis- persion of aerosols, emission of visible light or a combination of such effects to achieve the maximum effect from the least volume of pyrotechnic composition QUANTITY -DISTANCE (Q-D). The quantity of explosive material and separation distance relationslps providing pro- tection These relationships are based on levels of risk consid- ered acceptable for the stipulated exposures and are tabulated in the appropriate Q-D tables The separation distances speci- fied afford less than absolute safety Inhabited building distance (IBD). The minimum sepa- ration distance between an operating building or magazine containing explosive materials and an inhabited building or site boundary Intermagazine distance (IMD). The minimum separation distance between magazines Intraline distance (ILD) or Intraplant distance (IPD). The distance to be maintained between any two operating buildings on an explosives manufacturing site when at least one contains or is designed to contain explosives, or the distance between a magazine and an operating build- ing 4m RAILWAY. A steam, electric or other railroad or railway that carriers passengers for hire [BE] RAMP. A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) RAMP, EXIT ACCESS. See "Exit access ramp " RAMP, EXTERIOR EXIT. See "Exterior exit ramp " RAMP, INTERIOR EXIT. See "Interior exit ramp " RAW PRODUCT. A mixture of natural materials such as tree, brush trimmings, or waste logs and stumps [M] READY ACCESS (TO). That which enables a device, I appliance or equipment to be directly reached, without requir- ing the removal or movement of any panel, door or similar obstruction [see "Access (to)"] 44 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS READY BOX. A weather -resistant container with a self - closing or automatic -closing cover that protects fireworks shells from burning debris Tarpaulins shall not be considered as ready boxes [A] RECORD DRAWINGS. Drawings ("as builts") that document the location of all devices, appliances, wiring, sequences, wiring methods and connections of the compo- nents of a fire alarm system as installed RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materi- als other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not con- tained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes REDUCED FLOW VALVE. A valve equipped with a restricted flow orifice and inserted into a compressed gas cyl- inder, portable tank or stationary tank that is designed to reduce the maximum flow from the valve under full -flow conditions The maximum flow rate from the valve is deter- mined with the valve allowed to flow to atmosphere with no other piping or fittings attached REFINERY. A plant in which flammable or combustible liq- uids are produced on a commercial scale from crude petro- leum, natural gasoline or other hydrocarbon sources REFRIGERANT. The fluid used for heat transfer in a refrig- eration system, the refrigerant absorbs heat and transfers it at a higher temperature and a higher pressure, usually with a change of state [M] REFRIGERATING (REFRIGERATION) SYSTEM. A combination of interconnected refrigerant-contaming parts constituting one closed refrigerant circuit in which a refriger- ant is circulated for the purpose of extracting heat [A] REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An archi- tect or engineer, registered or licensed to practice profes- sional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the state in which the project is to be constructed [BG] RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, PLACE OF. A building or portion thereof intended for the performance of religious ser- vices REMOTE EMERGENCY SHUTOFF DEVICE. The combination of an operator -carried signaling device and a mechanism on the tank vehicle Activation of the remote emergency shutoff device sends a signal to the tanker - mounted mechanism and causes fuel flow to cease REMOTE SOLVENT RESERVOIR. A liquid solvent con- tainer enclosed against evaporative losses to the atmosphere during periods when the container is not being utilized, except for a solvent return opening not larger than 16 square inches (10 322 mm) Such return allows pump -cycled used solvent to dram back into the reservoir from a separate sol- vent sink or work area REMOTELY LOCATED, MANUALLY ACTIVATED SHUTDOWN CONTROL. A control system that is designed to initiate shutdown of the flow of gases or liquids that is manually activated from a point located some distance from the delivery system REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles RESIN APPLICATION AREA. An area where reinforced plastics are used to manufacture products by hand lay-up or spray -fabrication methods RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A person trained in the safety and fire safety considerations concerned with hot work Responsible for reviewing the sites prior to issuing perunts as part of the hot work permit program and following up as the job progresses RETAIL DISPLAY AREA. The area of a Group M occu- pancy open for the purpose of viewing or purchasing mer- chandise offered for sale Individuals in such establishments are free to circulate among the items offered for sale which are typically displayed on shelves, racks or the floor ROLL COATING. The process of coating, spreading and impregnating fabrics, paper or other materials as they are passed directly through a tank or trough containing flamma- ble or combustible liquids, or over the surface of a roller revolving partially submerged in a flammable or combustible liquid RUBBISH (TRASH). Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, including residue from the burning of coal, wood, coke or other combustible material, paper, rags, car- tons, tin cans, metals, mmeral matter, glass crockery, dust and discarded refrigerators, and heating, cooking or incinerator - type appliances SAFETY CAN. An approved container of not more than 5- gallon (19 L) capacity having a spring -closing lid and spout cover so designed that it will relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS). Information concerning a hazardous material which is prepared in accordance with the provisions of DOL 29 CFR Part 1910 1200 or in accordance with the provisions of a federally approved state OSHA plan A document titled as a Material Safety Data Sheet Qv4SDS) is equivalent to an SDS for the purposes of this code [BE] SCISSOR STAIRWAY. Two interlocking stairways providing two separate paths of egress located within one exit enclosure SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. That level of contain- ment that is external to and separate from primary contain- ment SEED COTTON. See "Cotton" SEGREGATED. Storage in the same room or inside area, but physically separated by distance from incompatible mate- nals [BF] SELF -CLOSING. As applied to a fire door or other opening, means equipped with an approved device that will ensure closing after having been opened [BE] SELF -LUMINOUS. Illuminated by a self-contained power source, other than batteries, and operated inde- pendently of external power sources 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 45 I " ' CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS SELF-PRESERVATION, INCAPABLE OF. See "Incapa- ble of self-preservation " SELF-SERVICE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACIL- ITY. That portion of motor fuel -dispensing facility where liq- uid motor fuels are dispensed from fixed approved dispensing equipment into the fuel tanks of motor velucles by persons other than a motor fuel -dispensing facility attendant SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY. A building or a portion of a building in which electrical circuits or devices are created on solid crystalline substances having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than conductors These circuits or devices are commonly known as semiconductors SERVICE CORRIDOR. A fully enclosed passage used for transporting HPM and purposes other than required means of egress SHELF STORAGE. Storage on shelves less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep with the distance between shelves not exceed- ing 3 feet (914 mm) vertically For other shelving arrange- ments, see the requirements for rack storage SINGLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM. An assembly incorporating the detector, the control equipment and the alarm -sounding device in one umt, operated from a power supply either in the unit or obtained at the point of installa- tion [BG] SITE. A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a desig- nated portion of a public right-of-way [BG] SITE -FABRICATED STRETCH SYSTEM. A sys- tem, fabricated on site and intended for acoustical, tackable or aesthetic purposes, that is composed of three elements 1 A frame constructed of plastic, wood, metal or other material used to hold fabric in place 2 A core material (mfill, with the correct properties for the application) 3 An outside layer, comprised of a textile, fabric or vinyl, that is stretched taut and held in place by tension or mechanical fasteners via the frame SKY LANTERN. An unmanned device with a fuel source that incorporates an open flame in order to make the device airborne [BG] SLEEPING UNIT. A single unit providing rooms or spaces for one or more persons that includes permanent pro- visions for sleeping and can include provisions for living, eat- ing and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION. A shotgun, rifle or pistol cartridge and any cartridge for propellant -actuated devices This definition does not include military ammunition contain- ing bursting charges or incendiary, trace, spotting or pyro- technic projectiles SMALL ARMS PRIMERS. Small percussion -sensitive explosive charges, encased in a cap, used to ignite propellant powder SMOKE ALARM. A single- or multiple -station alarm responsive to smoke See also "Single -station smoke alarm" and "Multiple -station smoke alarm " [BF] SMOKE BARRIER. A continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling assem- bly, that is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke [BG] SMOKE COMPARTMENT. A space within a build- ing enclosed by smoke barriers on all sides, including the top and bottom [BF] SMOKE DAMPER. A listed device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to resist the passage of smoke The device is installed to operate automatically, con- trolled by a smoke detection system, and where required, is capable of being positioned from afire command center SMOKE DETECTOR. A listed device that senses visible or invisible particles of combustion SMOKE PARTITION. A wall assembly that extends from the top of the foundation or floor below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above or to the under- side of the ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is con- structed to limit the transfer of smoke [BG] SMOKE -DEVELOPED INDEX. A comparative measure, expressed as a dimensionless number, derived from measurements of smoke obscuration versus time for a mate- rial tested in accordance with ASTM E84 SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS. Solid propellants, com- monly referred to as smokeless powders, used in small arms ammunition, cannons, rockets, propellant -actuated devices and similar articles [BF] SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURE. An interior exit stairway designed and constructed so that the movement of the products of combustion produced by a fire occurring in any part of the building into the enclosure is limited [BE] SMOKE -PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING. Seating served by means of egress that is not subject to smoke accumulation within or under a structure for a speci- fied design time by means of passive design or by mechanical I ventilation SOLID. A material that has a melting point and decomposes or sublimes at a temperature greater than 68°F (20°C) SOLID BIOFUEL. Densified biomass made in the form of cubifonm, polyhedral, polyhydric or cylindrical units, pro- duced by compressing milled biomass SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK The basic materials of which solid biofuel is composed, manufactured or made SOLID SHELVING. Shelving that is solid, slatted or of other construction located in racks and which obstructs sprin- kler discharge down into the racks SOLVENT DISTILLATION UNIT. An appliance that receives contaminated flammable or combustible liquids and which distills the contents to remove contaminants and recover the solvents 46 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS SOLVENT OR LIQUID CLASSIFICATIONS. A method for classifying solvents or liquids according to the following classes Class I solvents. Liquids having a flash point below 100'F (38'C) Class II solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above 100'F (38'C) and below 140'F (60°C) Class IIIA solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above 140'F (60'C) and below 200'F (93'C) Class IIIB solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above 200'F (93'C) Class IV solvents. Liquids classified as nonflammable SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING. A bwldmg that is temporary, permanent or mobile that contains a device or sys- tem that conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around or over a course in any direction as a form of amuse- ment arranged so that the egress path is not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions or an intentionally con- founded egress path, or is not readily available because of the mode of conveyance through the building or structure [A] SPECIAL EXPERT. An individual who has demon- strated qualifications in a specific area, outside the practice of architecture or engineering, through education, training and experience SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICE. An explosive power pack containing an explosive charge in the form of a cartridge or construction device The term includes but is not limited to explosive rivets, explosive bolts, explo- sive charges for driving pins or studs, cartridges for explo- sive -actuated power tools and charges of explosives used in automotive air bag inflators, jet tapping of open hearth fur- naces andjet perforation of oil well casings SPRAY BOOTH. A mechanically ventilated appliance of varying dimensions and construction provided to enclose or accommodate a spraying operation and to confine and limit the escape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely SPRAY ROOM. A room designed to accommodate spraying operations, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code SPRAYING SPACE. An area in which dangerous quantities of flammable vapors or combustible residues, dusts or depos- its are present due to the operation of spraying processes The fire code official is authorized to define the limits of the spraying space in any specific case [BE] STAIR. A change in elevation, consisting of one or more risers [BE] STAIRWAY. One or more flights of stairs, either exte- rior or interior, with the necessary landings and platforms connecting them, to form a continuous and uninterrupted pas- sage from one level to another STAIRWAY, EXIT ACCESS. See "Exit access stairway " STAIRWAY, EXTERIOR EXIT. See "Exterior exit stair- way " STAIRWAY, INTERIOR EXIT. See "Interior Exit Stair- way " STAIRWAY, SCISSOR. See "Scissor stairway " [BE] STAIRWAY, SPIRAL. A stairway having a closed circular form in its plan view with uniform section -shaped treads attached to and radiating from a minimum -diameter supporting column STANDBY POWER SYSTEM. A source of automatic elec- tric power of a required capacity and duration to operate required building, hazardous materials or ventilation systems in the event of a failure of the primary power Standby power systems are required for electrical loads where interruption of the primary power could create hazards or hamper rescue or fire -fighting operations STANDPIPE, TYPES OF. Standpipe types are as follows Automatic dry. A dry standpipe system, normally filled with pressurized air, that is arranged through the use of a device, such as a dry pipe valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve The water supply for an automatic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand Automatic wet. A wet standpipe system that has a water supply that is capable of supplying the system demand automatically Manual dry. A dry standpipe system that does not have a permanent water supply attached to the system Manual dry standpipe systems require water from a fire depart- ment pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand Manual wet. A wet standpipe system connected to a water supply for the purpose of maintaining water within the system but which does not have a water supply capable of delivering the system demand attached to the system Manual wet standpipe systems require water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the sys- tem in order to supply the system demand Semiautomatic dry. A dry standpipe system that is arranged through the use of a device, such as a deluge valve, to admit water into the system piping upon activa- tion of a remote control device located at a hose connec- tion A remote control activation device shall be provided at each hose connection The water supply for a semiauto- matic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand STANDPIPE SYSTEM, CLASSES OF. Standpipe system classes are as follows Class I system. A system providing 2'/z inch (64 mm) hose connections to supply water for use by fire depart- ments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams Class II system. A system providing 1'/z inch (38 mm) hose stations to supply water for use primarily by the building occupants or by the fire department during initial response 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 47 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS Class III system. A system providing 1'/z inch (38 mm) hose stations to supply water for use by building occu- pants and 2'/z mch (64 mm) hose connections to supply a larger volume of water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams STATIC PILES. Piles in which processed wood product or solid biomass feedstock is mounded and is not being turned or moved ISTATIONARY BATTERY ARRAY. An arrangement of individual stationary storage batteries in close proximity to each other, mounted on storage racks or in modules, battery cabinets or other enclosures STEEL. Hot- or cold -rolled as defined by the International Building Code STORAGE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The keeping, retention or leaving of hazardous materials in closed contain- ers, tanks, cylinders, or similar vessels, or vessels supplying operations through closed connections to the vessel [BG] STORY. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above (see `Basement," `Bwldmg height," "Grade plane" and "Mezzanine") A story is measured as the vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters [BG] STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE. Any story having its finished floor surface entirely above grade plane, or in which the finished surface of the floor next above is 1 More than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane, or 2 More than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level at any point SUBORDINATE (FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM). A system that is activated by another fire protection or life safety system For example, where a fire alarm system activates a smoke removal or elevator recall system, the smoke removal or elevator recall system is con- sidered to be "subordinate" to the fire alarm system SUPERVISING STATION. A facility that receives signals and at which personnel are in attendance at all times to respond to these signals SUPERVISORY SERVICE. The service required to mom - tor performance of guard tours and the operative condition of fixed suppression systems or other systems for the protection of life and property SUPERVISORY SIGNAL. A signal indicating the need of action in connection with the supervision of guard tours, the fire suppression systems or equipment, or the maintenance features of related systems SUPERVISORY SIGNAL -INITIATING DEVICE. An initiating device such as a valve supervisory switch, water level indicator, or low -air pressure switch on a dry -pipe sprin- kler system whose change of state signals an off -normal con- dition and its restoration to normal of a fire protection or life safety system, or a need for action in connection with guard tours, fire suppression systems or equipment, or maintenance features of related systems SYSTEM. An assembly of equipment consisting of a tank, container or containers, appurtenances, pumps, compressors and connecting piping TANK A vessel containing more than 60 gallons (227 L) TANK, ATMOSPHERIC. A storage tank designed to oper- ate at pressures from atmospheric through 1 0 pound per square inch gauge (760 mm Hg through 812 mm Hg) mea- sured at the top of the tank TANK, PORTABLE. A packaging of more than 60-gallon (227 L) capacity and designed primarily to be loaded into or on or temporarily attached to a transport vehicle or ship and equipped with skids, mountings or accessories to facilitate handling of the tank by mechanical means It does not include any cylinder having less than a 1,000-pound (454 kg) water capacity, cargo tank, tank car tank or trailers carrying cylin- ders of more than 1,000-pound (454 kg) water capacity TANK, PRIMARY. A listed atmospheric tank used to store liquid See "Primary contamment" TANK, PROTECTED ABOVE GROUND. A tank listedin accordance with UL 2085 consisting of a primary tank pro- vided with protection from physical damage and fire -resistive protection from a high -intensity liquid pool fire exposure The tank may provide protection elements as a unit or may be an assembly of components, or a combination thereof TANK, STATIONARY. Packaging designed primarily for stationary installations not intended for loading, unloading or attachment to a transport vehicle as part of its normal opera- tion in the process of use It does not include cylinders having less than a 1,000-pound (454 kg) water capacity TANK VEHICLE. A vehicle other than a railroad tank car or boat, with a cargo tank mounted thereon or built as an inte- gral part thereof, used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids, LP -gas or hazardous chemicals Tank vehicles include self-propelled vehicles and full trailers and semitrailers, with or without motive power, and carrying part or all of the load TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURE. Any temporary ground -supported structure, platform, stage, stage scaffolding or rigging, canopy, tower supporting audio or visual effects equipment or similar structures not regulated witlun the scope of the International Building Code TENT. A structure, enclosure, umbrella structure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents it protects (see "Umbrella structure") THEFT RESISTANT. Construction designed to deter ille- gal entry into facilities for the storage of explosive materials [BF] THROUGH -PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYS- TEM. An assemblage consisting of a fire -resistance -rated floor, floor -ceiling or wall assembly, one or more penetrating items passing through the breaches in both sides of the assembly and the materials or devices, or both, installed to resist the spread of fire through the assembly for a prescribed period of tune i 48 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION FACILITIES. Facilities where raw wood products are processed into fin- ished wood products TIRES, BULK STORAGE OF. Storage of tires where the area available for storage exceeds 20,000 cubic feet (566 m') TOOL. A device, storage container, workstation or process machine used in a fabrication area TORCH -APPLIED ROOF SYSTEM. Bituminous roofing systems using membranes that are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of mopping hot asphalt for adhesion [A] TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit con- structed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with open space on not less than two sides TOXIC. A chemical falling within any of the following cate- gories 1 A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD,,) of more than 50 milligrams per kilogram, but not more than 500 milligrams per kilogram of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each 2 A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD,,) of more than 200 milligrams per kilogram but not more than 1,000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours (or less if death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilo- grams each 3 A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC,,) in air of more than 200 parts per million but not more than 2,000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 milligrams per liter but not more than 20 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour (or less if death occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats weigh- ing between 200 and 300 grams each TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES. Traffic calming devices are design elements of fire apparatus access roads such as street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures intended to reduce traffic and cut -through volumes, and slow vehicle speeds [BG] TRANSIENT. Occupancy of a dwelling unit or sleep - mg unit for not more than 30 days [BG] TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT. Aircraft based at another location and that is at the transient location for not more than 90 days TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE. See "Flue space —Trans- verse " TRASH. See "Rubbish " TROUBLE SIGNAL. A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component TUBE TRAILER. A semitrailer on which a number of tubu- lar gas cylinders have been mounted A manifold is typically provided that connects the cylinder valves enabling gas to be discharged from one or more tubes or cylinders through a piping and control system TWENTY-FOUR HOUR BASIS. See "24-hour basis" before the "A" entries UMBRELLA STRUCTURE. A structure, enclosure or I shelter with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fab- ric or pliable material supported by a central pole or poles (see "Tent") UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE. A release or emission of materials in a manner wluch does not conform to the provi- sions of this code or applicable public health and safety regu- lations UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIAL. A material, other than an explosive, which in the pure state or as commercially produced, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense or become self -reactive and undergo other violent chemical changes, including explosion, when exposed to heat, friction or shock, or in the absence of an inhibitor, or in the presence of contaminants, or in contact with incompatible materials Unstable (reactive) materials are subdivided as follows Class 4. Materials that in themselves are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures This class includes materials that are sensitive to mechanical or localized thermal shock at normal temperatures and pres- sures Class 3. Materials that in themselves are capable of deto- nation or of explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but which require a strong initiating source or which must be heated under confinement before initiation This class includes materials that are sensitive to thermal or mechan- ical shock at elevated temperatures and pressures Class 2. Materials that in themselves are normally unsta- ble and readily undergo violent chemical change but do not detonate This class includes materials that can undergo chemical change with rapid release of energy at normal temperatures and pressures, and that can undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures Class 1. Materials that in themselves are normally stable but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressure UNWANTED FIRE. A fire not used for cooking, heating or recreational purposes or one not incidental to the normal operations of the property USE (MATERIAL). Placing a material into action, includ- ing solids, liquids and gases VAPOR PRESSURE. The pressure exerted by a volatile fluid as determined in accordance with ASTM D323 [M] VENTILATION. The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned or unconditioned au to, or removing such air from, any space VESSEL. A motorized watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of trans- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 49 I 1 1 1 CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DEFINITIONS portation Nontransportation vessels, such as houseboats and boathouses, are included in this definition VISIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. A notification appliance that alerts by the sense of sight WATER MIST SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC. See "Automatic water mist system " WATER -REACTIVE MATERIAL. A material that explodes, violently reacts, produces flammable, toxic or other hazardous gases, or evolves enough heat to cause autoigni- tion or ignition of combustibles upon exposure to water or moisture Water -reactive materials are subdivided as follows Class 3. Materials that react explosively with water with- out requiring heat or confinement Class 2. Materials that react violently with water or have the ability to boll water Materials that produce flammable, toxic or other hazardous gases, or evolve enough heat to cause autoignition or ignition of combustibles upon expo- sure to water or moisture Class 1. Materials that react with water with some release of energy, but not violently WET FUELING. See "Mobile fueling " WET HOSING. See "Mobile fueling " WET -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT. A solu- tion of water and potassium -carbonate -based chemical, potas- sium -acetate -based chemical or a combination thereof, forming an extinguishing agent WHARF. A structure or bulkhead constructed of wood, stone, concrete or similar material built at the shore of a har- bor, lake or river for vessels to he alongside of, and to anchor piers or floats WILDFIRE RISK AREA. Land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon it would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great or unusual damage through fire or such areas designated by the fire code official [BE] WINDER. A tread with nonparallel edges WIRELESS PROTECTION SYSTEM. A system or a part of a system that can transmit and receive signals without the aid of wire WORKSTATION. A defined space or an independent prin- cipal piece of equipment using HPM within a fabrication area where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activity occurs Approved or listed hazardous materials stor- age cabinets, flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabi- nets serving a workstation are included as part of the workstation A workstation is allowed to contain ventilation equipment, fire protection devices, detection devices, electri- cal devices and other processing and scientific equipment [BG] YARD. An open space, other than a court, unob- structed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided by the International Building Code, on the lot on which a building is situated ZONE. A defined area within the protected premises A zone can define an area from which a signal can be received, an area to which a signal can be sent or an area in which a form of control can be executed ZONE, NOTIFICATION. An area within a building or facility covered by notification appliances which are acti- vated simultaneously 50 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part ll—General Safety Provisions CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 3 provides general requirements for asphalt kettles, combustible waste material, ignition sources, motion picture projection rooms and film, open burning, recreational fires, portable outdoor fireplaces, open flames, powered industrial trucks and equipment, smoking, vacant premises, vehicle impact protection, fueled equipment, indoor displays, miscellaneous storage, outdoor pallet storage, haz- ards to fire fighters, roof gardens and landscaped roofs, laundry carts and mobile food preparation vehicles These are intended to improve premises safety for everyone, including construction workers, tenants, operations and maintenance personnel, and emergency response per- sonnel SECTION 301 GENERAL 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the occupancy and maintenance of all structures and premises for precautions against fire and the spread of fire and general requirements of fire safety 301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 for the activities or uses regulated by Sections 306, 307. 308 and 315 SECTION 302 DEFINITIONS 302.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 BONFIRE. HI -BOY. HIGH -VOLTAGE TRANSIVHSSION LINE. ."111111 C U 1 0 10 � PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK RECREATIONAL FIRE. SKY LANTERN. SECTION 303 ASPHALT KETTLES 303.1 Transporting. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be trans- ported over any highway, road or street when the heat source for the kettle is operating Exception: Asphalt (tar) kettles in the process of patching road surfaces 303.2 Location. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of any combustible material, com- bustible building surface or any building opening and within a controlled area identified by the use of traffic cones, barri- ers or other approved means Asphalt (tar) kettles and pots shall not be utilized inside or on the roof of a building or structure Roofing kettles and operating asphalt (tar) kettles shall not block means of egress, gates, roadways or entrances 303.3 Location of fuel containers. Fuel containers shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the burner Exception: Containers properly insulated from heat or flame are allowed to be within 2 feet (610 mm) of the burner 303.4 Attendant. An operating kettle shall be attended by not less than one employee knowledgeable of the operations and hazards The employee shall be within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of the kettle and have the kettle within sight Ladders or simi- lar obstacles shall not form a part of the route between the attendant and the kettle 303.5 Fire extinguishers. There shall be a portable fire extin- guisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 40- B C rating within 25 feet (7620 mm) of each asphalt (tar) ket- tle during the period such kettle is being utilized Addition- ally, there shall be one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B C rating on the roof being covered 303.6 Lids. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall be equipped with tight- fitting lids 303.7 Hi -boys. Hi -boys shall be constructed of noncombusti- ble materials Hi -boys shall be lnnited to a capacity of 55 gal- lons (208 L) Fuel sources or heating elements shall not be allowed as part of a hi -boy 303.8 Roofing kettles. Roofing kettles shall be constructed of noncombustible materials 303.9 Fuel containers under air pressure. Fuel containers that operate under au pressure shall not exceed 20 gallons (76 L) in capacity and shall be approved 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 51 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARTS Ad ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 304 COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL 304.1 Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accu- mulate in buildings or structures or upon premises 304.1.1 Waste material. Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flamma- ble waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot, open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home, recreational velucle or other similar structure 304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises Vegetation clearance requirements in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 304.1.3 Space underneath seats. Spaces underneath grandstand and bleacher seats shall be kept free from com- bustible and flammable materials Except where enclosed in not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction in accordance with the International Building Code 304.1.3.1 Spaces underneath grandstands and bleachers. Spaces underneath grandstands and bleach- ers shall not be occupied or utilized for purposes other than means of egress except where equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 2 1 5 1, or separated with fire barriers and horizon- tal assemblies in accordance with Section 1029 1 1 1 304.2 Storage. Storage of combustible rubbish shall not pro- duce conditions that will create a nuisance or a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare 304.3 Containers. Combustible rubbish, and waste material kept within or near a structure shall be stored in accordance with Sections 304 3 1 through 304 3 4 304.3.1 Spontaneous ignition. Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a listed disposal container Contents of such containers shall be removed and disposed of daily 304.3.2 Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet Containers with a capacity exceeding 5 33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0 15 m') shall be provided with lids Containers and lids shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of combustible materials with a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' where tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation Exception: Wastebaskets complying with Section 808 304.3.3 Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1 5 cubic yards [40 5 cubic feet (1 15 m')] or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave Imes Exceptions: 1 Dumpsters or containers that are placed inside buildings in areas protected by an approved auto- matic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 1 2 or 903313 2 Storage in a structure shall not be prohibited where the structure is of Type I or IIA construc- tion, located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from other buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or container storage 3 Dumpsters or containers that are located adjacent to buildings where the exterior area is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system 304.3.4 Capacity of 1 cubic yard or more. Dumpsters with an individual capacity of 10 cubic yard [200 gallons (076 m')] or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines unless the dump- sters are constructed of noncombustible materials or of combustible materials with a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' where tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation Exceptions: 1 Dumpsters in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 12 or 903 3 1 3 2 Storage in a structure shall not be prohibited where the structure is of Type I or IIA construc- tion, located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from other buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or container storage SECTION 305 IGNITION SOURCES 305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. Clearance between ignition sources, such as luminaires, heaters, flame -producing devices and combustible materials, shall be maintained in an approved manner 305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other combustible material including combustible walls and parti- tions or within 2 feet (610 mm) of openings to buildings Exception: The minimum required separation distance to other combustible materials shall be 2 feet (610 mm) where the material is deposited in a covered, noncombusti- ble receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand 305.3 Open -flame warning devices. Open -flame warning devices shall not be used along an excavation, road, or any 52 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS place where the dislodgment of such device might permit the device to roll, fall or slide on to any area or land containing combustible material 305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property 305.5 Unwanted fire ignitions. Acts or processes that have caused repeated ignition of unwanted fires shall be modified to prevent future ignition SECTION 306 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS AND FILM 306.1 Motion picture projection rooms. Electric are, xenon or other light source projection equipment that develops haz- ardous gases, dust or radiation and the projection of ribbon - type cellulose nitrate film, regardless of the light source used in projection, shall be operated within a motion picture pro- jection room complying with Section 409 of the International Building Code 306.2 Cellulose nitrate film storage. Storage of cellulose nitrate film shall be in accordance with NFPA 40 SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES 307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with Sections 307 1 1 through 307 5 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circum- stances make such fires hazardous Exception: Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105 6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled 307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed 307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where open burning cre- ates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open burning operation 307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall be not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from any structure, and provi- sions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of any structure Exceptions: 1 Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from a structure 2 The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet (7620 mm) where the pile size is 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height 307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition 307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or com- bustible material Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (3048 mm) of a structure or combustible material Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one - and two-family dwellings 307.5 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires, recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on -site fire -extin- guishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utiliza- tion SECTION 308 OPEN FLAMES 308.1 General. Open flame, fire and burning on all premises shall be in accordance with Sections 308 1 1 through 308 4 1 and with other applicable sections of this code 308.1.1 Where prohibited. A person shall not take or uti- lize an open flame or light in a structure, vessel, boat or other place where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is utilized or stored Lighting appli- ances shall be well -secured in a glass globe and wire mesh cage or a similar approved device 308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition. A per- son shall not throw or place, or cause to be thrown or placed, a lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches, or other flaming or glowing substance or object on any surface or article where it can cause an unwanted fire 308.1.3 Torches for removing paint. A person utilizing a torch or other flame -producing device for removing paint from a structure shall provide not less than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 4-A rating, two portable fire extinguishers, each with a minimum 2-A rating, or a water hose connected to 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 53 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS the water supply on the premises where such burning is done The person doing the burning shall remain on the premises 1 hour after the torch or flame -producing device is utilized 308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open -flame cooking devices shall not be oper- ated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1 One- and two-family dwellings 2 Where buildings, balconies and decks are pro- tected by an automatic sprinkler system 3 LP -gas cooking devices having LP -gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2'/ pounds [nominal 1 pound (0 454 kg) LP -gas capacity] 308.1.5 Location near combustibles. Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters and gas -fired heaters shall not be located on or near decorative material or similar combustible materials 308.1.6 Open -flame devices. Torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire shall not be operated or used in or on wildfire risk areas, except by a permit in accordance with Section 105 6 secured from the fire code official Exception: Use within inhabited premises or desig- nated campsites that are not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from grass-, gram-, brush- or forest -covered areas 308.1.6.1 Signals and markers. Flame -employing devices, such as lanterns or kerosene road flares, shall not be operated or used as a signal or marker in or on wildfire risk areas Exception: The proper use of fasees at the scenes of emergencies or as required by standard railroad operating procedures 308.1.6.2 Portable fueled open -flame devices. Porta- ble open -flame devices fueled by flammable or com- bustible gases or liquids shall be enclosed or installed in such a manner as to prevent the flame from contact - mg combustible material Exceptions: 1 LP -gas -fueled devices used for sweating pipe joints or removing paint in accordance with Chapter 61 2 Cutting and welding operations in accordance with Chapter 35 3 Torches or flame -producing devices in accor- dance with Section 308 4 4 Candles and open -flame decorative devices in accordance with Section 308 3 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an untethered sky lantern 308.1.7 Religious ceremonies. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, adequate safeguards have been taken, participants in religious ceremonies are allowed to carry hand-held candles Hand-held candles shall not be passed from one person to another while lighted 308.1.7.1 Aisles and exits. Candles shall be prolubited in areas where occupants stand, or in an aisle or exit 308.1.8 Flaming food and beverage preparation. The preparation of flaming foods or beverages in places of assembly and drinking or dining establishments shall be in accordance with Sections 308 1 8 1 through 308 1 8 5 308.1.8.1 Dispensing. Flammable or combustible liq- uids used in the preparation of flaming foods or bever- ages shall be dispensed from one of the following 1 A 1-ounce (29 6 ml) container 2 A container not exceeding 1-quart (9465 ml) capacity with a controlled pouring device that will limitthe flow to a 1-ounce (29 6 ml) serving 308.1.8.2 Containers not in use. Containers shall be secured to prevent spillage when not in use 308.1.8.3 Serving of flaming food. The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe man- ner and shall not create high flames The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maxi- mum height of 8 inches (203 mm) above the receiving receptacle 308.1.8.4 Location. Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the immediate vicinity of the table being serviced They shall not be transported or carried while burning 308.1.8.5 Fire protection. The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency 308.2 Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105 6 prior to engaging in the following activities involving open flame, fire and burning 1 Use of a torch or flame -producing device to remove paint from a structure 2 Use of open flame, fire or burning in connection with Group A or E occupancies 3 Use or operation of torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire in or on wildfire risk areas 308.3 Group A occupancies. Open -flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy Exceptions: 1 Open -flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided that approved precau- tions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or injury to occupants 1 1 Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes in accordance with Section 308 1 7 1 2 On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in accordance with Section 30832 54 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( TTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 3 Where candles on tables are securely sup- performances are allowed to be used where adequate ported on substantial noncombustible bases safety precautions have been taken in accordance with and the candle flames are protected NFPA 160 2 Heat -producing equipment complying with Chapter 308.4 Group R occupancies. Open flame, fire and burning in 6 and the International Mechanical Code Group R occupancies shall comply with the requirements of 3 Gas lights are allowed to be used provided that ade- Sections 308 1 through 308 1 6 3 and Section 308 4 1 quate precautions satisfactory to the fire code offi- 308.4.1 Group R-2 dormitories. Candles, incense and cial are taken to prevent ignition of combustible similar open -flame -producing items shall not be allowed materials in sleeping units in Group R-2 dormitory occupancies 308.3.1 Open -flame decorative devices. Open -flame decorative devices shall comply with all of the following restrictions 1 Class I and Class II liquids and LP -gas shall not be used 2 Liquid- or solid -fueled lighting devices containing more than 8 ounces (237 ml) of fuel must self - extinguish and not leak fuel at a rate of more than 0 25 teaspoon per minute (1 26 ml per minute) if tipped over 3 The device or holder shall be constructed to pre- vent the spillage of liquid fuel or wax at the rate of more than 0 25 teaspoon per minute (1 26 ml per minute) when the device or holder is not in an upright position 4 The device or holder shall be designed so that it will return to the upright position after being tilted to an angle of 45 degrees (0 79 rad) from vertical Exception: Devices that self -extinguish if tipped over and do not spill fuel or wax at the rate of more than 0 25 teaspoon per minute (1 26 ml per minute) if tipped over 5 The flame shall be enclosed except where open- ings on the side are not more than 0 375-inch (9 5 mm) diameter or where openings are on the top and the distance to the top is such that a piece of tissue paper placed on the top will not ignite in 10 seconds 6 Clumneys shall be made of noncombustible mate- rials and securely attached to the open -flame device Exception: A chimney is not required to be attached to any open -flame device that will self -extinguish if the device is tipped over 7 Fuel canisters shall be safely sealed for storage 8 Storage and handling of combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 9 Shades, where used, shall be made of noncombus- tible materials and securely attached to the open - flame device holder or chimney 10 Candelabras with flame -lighted candles shall be securely fastened in place to prevent overturning and shall be located away from occupants using the area and away from possible contact with drapes, curtains or other combustibles 308.3.2 Theatrical performances. Where approved, open -flame devices used in conjunction with theatrical SECTION 309 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT 309.1 General. Powered industrial trucks and similar equip- ment including, but not limited to, floor scrubbers and floor buffers, shall be operated and maintained in accordance with Section 309 2 through 309 7 309.2 Use in hazardous (classified) locations. Powered industrial trucks used in areas designated as hazardous (clas- sified) locations in accordance with NFPA 70 shall be listed and labeled for use in the environment intended in accor- dance with NFPA 505 309.3 Battery chargers. Battery chargers shall be of an approved type Combustible storage shall be kept not less than 3 feet (915 mm) from battery chargers Battery charging shall not be conducted in areas open to the public 309.4 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in an approved manner in battery -charging areas to prevent a dan- gerous accumulation of flammable gases 309.5 Fire extinguishers. Battery -charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 having a mmimum 4-A 20-B C rating within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the battery charger 309.6 Refueling. Powered industrial trucks using liquid fuel, LP -gas or hydrogen shall be refueled outside of buildings or in areas specifically approved for that purpose Fixed fuel - dispensing equipment and associated fueling operations shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 Other fuel-dispensmg equipment and operations, including cylinder exchange for LP -gas -fueled vehicles, shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 for flammable and combustible liquids or Chapter 61 for LP -gas 309.7 Repairs. Repairs to fuel systems, electrical systems and repairs utilizing open flame or welding shall be done in approved locations outside of buildings or in areas specifi- cally approved for that purpose SECTION 310 SMOKING 310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in the areas indicated in Sections 310 2 through 310 8 310.2 Prohibited areas. Smoking shall be prohibited where conditions are such as to make smoking a hazard, and in 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 55 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS spaces where flammable or combustible materials are stored or handled 310.3 "No Smoking" signs. The fire code official is autho- rized to order the posting of "No Smoking" signs in a con- spicuous location in each structure or location in which smoking is prohibited The content, lettering, size, color and location of required "No Smoking" signs shall be approved Exception: In Group I-2 occupancies where smoking is prohibited, "No Smoking" signs are not required in inte- rior locations of the facility where signs are displayed at all major entrances into the facility 310.4 Removal of signs prohibited. A posted "No Smoking" sign shall not be obscured, removed, defaced, mutilated or destroyed 310.5 Compliance with "No Smoking" signs. Smoking shall not be permitted nor shall a person smoke, throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where "No Smoking" signs are posted 310.6 Ash trays. Where smoking is permitted, suitable non- combustible ash trays or match receivers shall be provided on each table and at other appropriate locations 310.7 Burning objects. Lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars or other burning object shall not be discarded in such a manner that could cause ignition of other combustible material 310.8 Hazardous environmental conditions. Where the fire code official determines that hazardous environmental condi- tions necessitate controlled use of smoking materials, the ignition or use of such materials in mountainous, brush -cov- ered or forest -covered areas or other designated areas is pro- hibited except in approved designated smoking areas SECTION 311 VACANT PREMISES 311.1 General. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, struc- tures, premises or portions thereof, including tenant spaces, shall be safeguarded and maintained in accordance with Sec- tions 311 1 1 through 311 6 311.1.1 Abandoned premises. Buildings, structures and premises for which an owner cannot be identified or located by dispatch of a certificate of mailing to the last known or registered address, which persistently or repeatedly become unprotected or unsecured, which have been occupied by unauthorized persons or for illegal purposes, or which pres- ent a danger of structural collapse or fire spread to adjacent properties shall be considered to be abandoned, declared unsafe and abated by demolition or rehabilitation in accor- dance with the International Properly Maintenance Code and the International Builckng Code 311.1.2 Tenant spaces. Storage and lease plans required by this code shall be revised and updated to reflect tempo- rary or partial vacancies 311.2 Safeguarding vacant premises. Temporarily unoccu- pied buildings, structures, premises or portions thereof shall be secured and protected in accordance with Sections 311 2 1 through 3112 3 311.2.1 Security. Exterior and interior openings open to other tenants or unauthorized persons shall be boarded, locked, blocked or otherwise protected to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals The fire code official is autho- rized to placard, post signs, erect barrier tape or take simi- lar measures as necessary to secure public safety 311.2.2 Fire protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler and stand- pipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times Exceptions: 1 Where the premises have been cleared of all com- bustible materials and debris and, in the opinion of the fire code official, the type of construction, fire separation distance and security of the prem- ises do not create a fire hazard 2 Where approved by the fire code official, build- ings that will not be heated and where fire protec- tion systems will be exposed to freezing temperatures, fire alarm and sprinkler systems are permitted to be placed out of service and standpipes are permitted to be maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply), provided that the building does not have contents or storage, and windows, doors and other open- ings are secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons Where approved by the fire code official, fire alarm and sprinkler systems are permitted to be placed out of service in seasonally occupied buildings that will not be heated, where fire pro- tection systems will be exposed to freezing tem- peratures, where fire areas do not exceed 12,000 square feet (1115 m), and that do not store motor vehicles or hazardous materials 311.2.3 Fire separation. Fire -resistance -rated partitions, fire barriers and fire walls separating vacant tenant spaces from the remainder of the building shall be maintained Openings, joints and penetrations in fire -resistance -rated assemblies shall be protected in accordance with Chapter 7 311.3 Removal of combustibles. Persons owning, or in charge or control of, a vacant building or portion thereof, shall remove therefrom all accumulations of combustible materials, flammable or combustible waste or rubbish and shall securely lock or otherwise secure doors, windows and other openings to prevent entry by unauthorized persons The premises shall be maintained clear of waste or hazardous materials Exceptions: 1 Bwldmgs or portions of buildings undergoing addi- tions, alterations, repairs or change of occupancy in accordance with the International Building Code, where waste is controlled and removed as required by Section 304 2 Seasonally occupied buildings 311.4 Removal of hazardous materials. Persons owning or having charge or control of a vacant building containing haz- 56 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ardous materials regulated by Chapter 50 shall comply with the facility closure requirements of Section 5001 6 311.5 Placards. Any vacant or abandoned buildings or struc- tures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards shall be marked as required by Sections 3115 1 through 311 5 5 311.5.1 Placard location. Placards shall be applied on the front of the structure and be visible from the street Addi- tional placards shall be applied to the side of each entrance to the structure and on penthouses 311.5.2 Placard size and color. Placards shall be 24 inches by 24 inches (610 mm by 610 mm) minimum in size with a red background, white reflective stripes and a white reflective border The stripes and border shall have a 2-inch (51 mm) minimum stroke 311.5.3 Placard date. Placards shall bear the date of their application to the building and the date of the most recent inspection 311.5.4 Placard symbols. The design of the placards shall use the following symbols 1 This symbol shall mean that the structure had nor- mal structural conditions at the time of marking 2 This symbol shall mean that structural or interior hazards exist and interior fire -fighting or rescue operations should be conducted with extreme cau- tion 3 This symbol shall mean that structural or interior hazards exist to a degree that consideration should be given to limit fire fighting to exterior operations only, with entry only occurring for known life haz- ards 4 Vacant marker hazard identification symbols The following symbols shall be used to designate known hazards on the vacant building marker They shall be placed directly above the symbol 4 1 R/O—Roof open 4 2 S/MStairs, steps and landing missing 4 3 F/E—Avoid fire escapes 4 4 H/F—Holes in floor 311.5.5 Informational use. The use of these symbols shall be informational only and shall not in any way limit the discretion of the on -scene incident commander 311.6 Unoccupied tenant spaces in mall buildings. Unoc- cupied tenant spaces in covered and open mall buildings shall be 1 Kept free from the storage of any materials 2 Separated from the remainder of the building by parti- tions of not less than 0 5-inch-thick (12 7 mm) gypsum board or an approved equivalent to the underside of the ceiling of the adjoining tenant spaces 3 Without doors or other access openings other than one door that shall be kept key locked in the closed position except during that tune when opened for inspection 4 Kept free from combustible waste and be broomswept clean SECTION 312 VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION 312.1 General. Vehicle impact protection required by this code shall be provided by posts that comply with Section 312 2 or by other approved physical barriers that comply with Section 312 3 312.2 Posts. Guard posts shall comply with all of the follow- ing requirements 1 Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter and concrete filled 2 Spaced not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) between posts on center 3 Set not less than 3 feet (914 mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch (381 mm) diameter 4 Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above ground 5 Located not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the pro- tected object 312.3 Other barriers. Barriers, other than posts specified in Section 312 2, that are designed to resist, deflect or visually deter vehicular impact commensurate with an anticipated impact scenario shall be permitted where approved SECTION 313 FUELED EQUIPMENT 313.1 General. Fueled equipment including, but not limited to, motorcycles, mopeds, lawn -care equipment, portable gen- erators and portable cooking equipment, shall not be stored, operated or repaired within a building Exceptions: 1 Buildings or rooms constructed for such use in accordance with the International Building Code 2 Where allowed by Section 314 3 Storage of equipment utilized for maintenance pur- poses is allowed in approved locations where the aggregate fuel capacity of the stored equipment does not exceed 10 gallons (38 L) and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 313.1.1 Removal. The fire code official is authorized to require removal of fueled equipment from locations where the presence of such equipment is determined by the fire code official to be hazardous 313.2 Group R occupancies. Vehicles powered by flamma- ble liquids, Class II combustible liquids or compressed flam- mable gases shall not be stored within the living space of Group R buildings 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 57 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 314 INDOOR DISPLAYS 314.1 General. Indoor displays constructed within any occu- pancy shall comply with Sections 314 2 through 314 4 314.2 Fixtures and displays. Fixtures and displays of goods for sale to the public shall be arranged so as to maintain free, immediate and unobstructed access to exits as required by Chapter 10 314.3 Highly combustible goods. The display of highly combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited where a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress ' 314.4 Vehicles. Liquid -fueled or gaseous -fueled vehicles, boats or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows 1 Batteries are disconnected except where the fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features 2 Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one -quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L) (whichever is least) 3 Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering 4 Vehicles, boats or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the building SECTION 315 GENERAL STORAGE 315.1 General. Storage shall be in accordance with Sections 315 2 through 315 6 Outdoor pallet storage shall be in accor- dance with Sections 315 2 and 315 7 Exception: Wood and wood composite pallets stored out- doors at pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities and complying with Section 2810 315.2 Permit required. A permit for miscellaneous combus- tible storage shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 315.3 Storage in buildings. Storage of materials in buildings shall be orderly and stacks shall be stable Storage of combus- tible materials shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur 315.3.1 Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in nonspnnklered areas of buildings or not less than 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in sprmklered areas of buildings Exceptions: 1 The 2-foot (610 mm) ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in nonsprm- klered areas of buildings 2 The 18-mch (457 mm) ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in areas of build- ings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 12 or 903 3 1 3 315.3.2 Means of egress. Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps 315.3.3 Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or m fire command centers as specified in Section 508 1 5 315.3.4 Attic, under -floor and concealed spaces. Attic, under -floor and concealed spaces used for storage of com- bustible materials shall be protected on the storage side as required for 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction Openings shall be protected by assemblies that are self - closing and are of noncombustible construction or solid wood core not less than V/q inches (44 5 mm) in thickness Storage shall not be placed on exposed joists Exceptions: 1 Areas protected by approved automatic sprinkler systems 2 Group R-3 and Group U occupancies 315.4 Outside storage. Outside storage of combustible materi- als shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a lot line Exceptions: 1 The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height 2 The separation distance is allowed to be reduced where the fire code official determines that hazard to the adjoining property does not exist 315.4.1 Storage beneath overhead projections from buildings. Where buildings are protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the outdoor storage, display and handling of combustible materials under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs are prohibited except where auto- matic sprinklers are installed under such eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs 315.4.2 Height. Storage in the open shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height 315.5 Storage underneath high -voltage transmission lines. Storage located underneath high -voltage transmission lines shall be in accordance with Section 316 6 2 315.6 Storage in plenums. Storage is prohibited in plenums Abandoned material in plenums shall be deemed to be stor- age and shall be removed Where located in plenums, the por- tion of abandoned cables that are able to be accessed without causing damage, or requiring demolition to the building shall be identified for future use with a tag or shall be deemed stor- age and shall be removed 315.7 Outdoor pallet storage. Pallets stored outdoors shall comply with Sections 315 7 through 315 7 7 Pallets stored within a building shall be protected in accordance with Chap- ter 32 315.7.1 Storage beneath overhead projections from buildings. Where buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the outdoor storage of pal- lets under eaves, canopies or other projections or over- 58 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢x1oo817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto iff ff., I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly oTylog and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS hangs are prohibited except where automatic sprinklers are installed under such eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs 315.7.2 Distance to lot line. Pallet storage shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a lot line 315.7.3 Storage height Pallet storage shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height 315.7.4 Pallet pile stability and size. Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles Individual pallet piles shall cover an area not greater than 400 square feet (37 in 2) 315.7.5 Pallet types. Pallets shall be all wood, with slatted or solid top or bottom, with metal fasteners, or shall be plastic or composite pallets, listed and labeled in accor- dance with UL 2335 or FM 4996 Plastic pallets shall be both solid and gadded deck, independent of the pallet manufacturing process, type of resin used in fabrication or geometry of the pallet 315.7.6 Pile separation distances. In addition to the other requirements of this section, pallet stacks and piles shall be separated in accordance with Sections 315 7 6 1 and 315762 315.7.6.1 Building separation. Pallet stacks and piles shall be separated from buildings in accordance with Table 315 7 6(1) for wood pallets and Table 315 7 6(2) for plastic pallets 315.7.6.2 Separation from other pallets and on -site storage. Pallets shall be separated from other pallet piles and other storage in accordance with Table 315 7 6(3) for wood pallets and Table 315 7 6(4) for plastic pallets 315.7.7 Prohibited locations. Pallets shall not be stored underneath ]ugh -voltage transmission lines, elevated road- ways or elevated railways SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIRE FIGHTERS 316.1 Trapdoors to be closed. Trapdoors and scuttle covers, other than those that are within a dwelling unit or automati- cally operated, shall be kept closed at all tunes except when in use 316.2 Shaftway markings. Vertical shafts shall be identified as required by this section TABLE 315.7.6(1) SEPARATION DISTANCE BETWEEN WOOD PALLET STACKS AND BUILDINGS WALL CONSTRUCTION OPENING TYPE WOOD PALLET SEPARATION DISTANCE (feet) < 50 Pallets 51 to 200 Pallets >200 Pallets Masonry None 2 2 2 Masonry Fire -rated glazing with open sprinklers 2 5 20 Masonry Fire -rated glazing 10 5 20 Masonry Plain glass with open sprinklers 10 5 20 Noncombustible None 10 5 20 Wood with open sprinklers 10 5 20 Wood None 15 30 90 Any Plain glass 15 30 90 For SI 1 foot= 304 8 min TABLE 315.7.6(2) SEPARATION DISTANCE BETWEEN PLASTIC PALLET STACKS AND BUILDINGS WALL CONSTRUCTION OPENING TYPE PLASTIC PALLET SEPARATION DISTANCE (feet) < 50 Pallets 51 to 200 Pallets >200 Pallets Masonry None 2 2 2 Masonry Fire -rated glazing with open sprinklers 10 20 50 Masonry Fire -rated glazing 15 40 100 Masonry Plain glass with open sprinklers 15 40 100 Noncombustible None 15 40 100 Wood with open sprinklers 15 40 100 Wood None 30 80 150 Any Plain glass 30 80 150 For SI 1 foot =304 8 min 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 59 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TABLE 315.7.6(3) SEPARATION FROM OTHER PALLET PILES AND ON -SITE STORAGE (WOOD PALLETS) WOOD PALLET SEPARATION DISTANCE (feet) _<50 Pallets 51to200 Pallets >200 Pallets Between pallet piles 75 15 45 Other on -site storage 75 15 45 For SI 1 foot =3048 min TABLE 315.7.6(4) SEPARATION FROM OTHER PALLET PILES AND ON -SITE STORAGE (PLASTIC PALLETS) PLASTIC PALLET SEPARATION DISTANCE (fee[) < 50 Pallets 51 to 200 Pallets >200 Pallets Between pallet piles 15 40 75 Other on -site storage 15 40 75 For SI 1 foot =304 8 min 316.2.1 Exterior access to shaftways. Outside openings that can be reached by the fire department and that open directly on a hoistway or shaftway communicating between two or more floors in a building shall be plainly marked with the word SHAFTWAY in red letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on a white background Such warning signs shall be placed so as to be readily discern- ible from the outside of the building 316.2.2 Interior access to shaftways. Door or window openings to a hoistway or shaftway from the interior of the building shall be plainly marked with the word SHAFT - WAY in red letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on a white background Such warning signs shall be placed so as to be readily discernible Exception: Marking shall not be required on shaftway openings that are readily discernible as openings onto a shaftway by the construction or arrangement 316.3 Pitfalls. The intentional design or alteration of build- ings to disable, injure, maim or kill intruders is prohibited A person shall not install and use firearms, sharp or pointed objects, razor wire, explosives, flammable or combustible liq- uid containers, or dispensers containing highly toxic, toxic, irritant or other hazardous materials in a manner that could passively or actively disable, injure, maim or kill a fire fighter who forcibly enters a building for the purpose of controlling or extinguishing a fire, rescuing trapped occupants or render- ing other emergency assistance 316.4 Obstructions on roofs. Wires, cables, ropes, antennas, or other suspended obstructions installed on the roof of a building having a roof slope of less than 30 degrees (0 52 rad) shall not create an obstruction that is less than 7 feet (2133 mm) high above the surface of the roof Exceptions: 1 Such obstruction shall be permitted where the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is encased in a white, 2-inch (51 mm) minimum diam- eter plastic pipe or an approved equivalent 2 Such obstruction shall be permitted where there is a solid obstruction below such that accidentally walk- ing into the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is not possible 316.5 Security device. Any security device or system that emits any medium that could obscure a means of egress in any building, structure or premise shall be prohibited 316.6 Structures and outdoor storage underneath high - voltage transmission lines Structures and outdoor storage underneath high -voltage transmission Imes shall comply with Sections 316 6 1 and 316 6 2, respectively 316.6.1 Structures Structures shall not be constructed within the utility easement beneath high -voltage transmis- sion lines Exception: Restrooms and unoccupied telecommum- cation structures of noncombustible construction less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height 316.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage within the util- ity easement underneath high -voltage transmission Imes shall be limited to noncombustible material Storage of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flamma- ble and combustible liquids is prohibited Exception: Combustible storage, including vehicles and fuel storage for backup power equipment serving public utility equipment, is allowed, provided that a plan indicating the storage configuration is submitted and approved SECTION 317 ROOFTOP GARDENS AND LANDSCAPED ROOFS 317.1 General. Rooftop gardens and landscaped roofs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 317 2 through 317 5 and Sections 1505 and 1507 16 of the International Building Code. 317.2 Rooftop garden or landscaped roof size. Rooftop garden or landscaped roof areas shall not exceed 15,625 square feet (1450 m) in size for any single area with a maxi- mum dnnension of 125 feet (39 m) in length or width A min- imum 6-foot-wide (1 8 m) clearance consisting of a Class A - rated roof system complying with ASTM E108 or UL 790 shall be provided between adjacent rooftop gardens or land- scaped roof areas 317.3 Rooftop structure and equipment clearance. For all vegetated roofing systems abutting combustible vertical sur- 60 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRSEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS faces, a Class A -rated roof system complying with ASTM E108 or UL 790 shall be achieved for a minimum 6-foot- wide (1829 mm) continuous border placed around rooftop structures and all rooftop equipment including, but not lim- ited to, mechanical and machine rooms, penthouses, sky- lights, roof vents, solar panels, antenna supports and building service equipment 317.4 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be maintained in accor- dance with Sections 317 4 1 and 317 4 2 317.4.1 Irrigation. Supplemental irrigation shall be pro- vided to maintain levels of hydration necessary to keep green roof plants alive and to keep dry foliage to a mini- mum 317.4.2 Dead foliage. Excess biomass, such as overgrown vegetation, leaves and other dead and decaying material, shall be removed at regular intervals not less than two times per year 317.4.3 Maintenance plan. The fire code official is autho- rized to require a maintenance plan for vegetation placed on roofs due to the size of a roof garden, materials used or where a fire hazard exists to the building or exposures due to the lack of maintenance 317.5 Maintenance equipment Fueled equipment stored on roofs and used for the care and maintenance of vegetation on roofs shall be stored in accordance with Section 313 SECTION 318 LAUNDRY CARTS 318.1 Laundry carts with a capacity of 1 cubic yard or more. Laundry carts with an individual capacity of 1 cubic yard [200 gallons (0 76 m')] or more, used in laundries within Group B, E, F-1, I, M and R-1 occupancies, shall be con- structed of noncombustible materials or materials having a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' at a flux of 50 kW/m' where tested in a horizontal orientation in accor- dance with ASTM El354 Exceptions: 1 Laundry carts in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Laundry carts in com-operated laundries SECTION 319 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES 319.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease -laden vapors shall comply with this section 319.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 319.3 Exhaust hood. Cooking equipment that produces grease -laden vapors shall be provided with a kitchen exhaust hood in accordance with Section 607 319.4 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Sections 319 4 1 and 319 4 2 319.4.1 Fire protection for cooking equipment. Cooking equipment shall be protected by automatic fire extinguish- ing systems in accordance with Section 904 12 319.4.2 Fire extinguisher. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 4 319.5 Appliance connection to fuel supply piping. Gas cooking appliances shall be secured in place and connected to fuel -supply piping with an appliance connector complying with ANSI Z21 69/CSA 616 The connector installation shall be configured in accordance with the manufacturer's mstalla- tion instructions Movement of appliances shall be limited by restraining devices installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturers' instructions 319.6 Cooking oil storage containers. Cooking oil storage containers within mobile food preparation velucles shall have a maximum aggregate volume not more than 120 gallons (454 L), and shall be stored in such a way as to not be toppled or damaged during transport 319.7 Cooking oil storage tanks. Cooking oil storage tanks within mobile food preparation vehicles shall comply with Sections 319 7 1 through 319 7 5 2 319.7.1 Metallic storage tanks. Metallic cooking oil stor- age tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 80 or UL 142, and shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions 319.7.2 Nonmetallic storage tanks. Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions and shall comply with both of the following 1 Tanks shall be listed for use with cooking oil, including maximum temperature to which the tank will be exposed during use 2 Tank capacity shall not exceed 200 gallons (757 L) per tank 319.7.3 Cooking oil storage system components. Metal- lic and nonmetallic cooking oil storage system compo- nents shall include, but are not limited to, piping, connections, fittings, valves, tubing, hose, pumps, vents and other related components used for the transfer of cooking oil 319.7.4 Design criteria. The design, fabrication and assembly of system components shall be suitable for the working pressures, temperatures and structural stresses to be encountered by the components 319.7.5 Tank venting. Normal and emergency venting shall be provided for cooking oil storage tanks 319.7.5.1 Normal vents. Normal vents shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall have a minimum effective area not smaller than the largest filling or withdrawal connection Normal vents are not required to vent to the exterior 319.7.5.2 Emergency vents. Emergency relief vents shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall be in the form of a device or devices that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by an expo- sure fire For nonmetallic tanks, the emergency relief vent shall be allowed to be in the form of construction 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 61 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Emergency vents are not required to discharge to the exterior 319.8 LP -gas systems. Where LP -gas systems provide fuel for cooking appliances, such systems shall comply with Chapter 61 and Sections 319 8 1 through 319 8 5 319.8.1 Maximum aggregate volume. The maximum aggregate capacity of LP -gas containers transported on the vehicle and used to fuel cooking appliances only shall not exceed 200 pounds (91 kg) propane capacity 319.8.2 Protection of container. LP -gas containers installed on the vehicle shall be securely mounted and restrained to prevent movement 319.8.3 LP -gas container construction. LP -gas contain- ers shall be manufactured in compliance with the require- ments of NFPA 58 319.8.4 Protection of system piping. LP -gas system pip- ing, including valves and fittings, shall be adequately pro- tected to prevent tampering, impact damage, and damage from vibration 319.8.5 LP -gas alarms. A fisted LP -gas alarm shall be installed within the vehicle in the vicinity of LP -gas sys- tem components, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 319.9 CNG systems. Where CNG systems provide fuel for cooking appliances, such systems shall comply with Sections 319 9 1 through 319 9 4 319.9.1 CNG containers supplying only cooking fuel. CNG containers installed solely to provide fuel for cook- ing purposes shall be in accordance with Sections 319 9 1 1 through 319 9 13 319.9.1.1 Maximum aggregate volume. The maxi- mum aggregate capacity of CNG containers transported on the vehicle shall not exceed 1,300 pounds (590 kg) water capacity 319.9.1.2 Protection of container. CNG containers shall be securely mounted and restrained to prevent movement Containers shall not be installed in loca- tions subject to a direct vehicle impact 319.9.1.3 CNG container construction. CNG contain- ers shall be an NGV-2 cylinder 319.9.2 CNG containers supplying transportation and cooking fuel. Where CNG containers and systems are used to supply fuel for cooking purposes in addition to being used for transportation fuel, the installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 52 319.9.3 Protection of system piping. CNG system piping, including valves and fittings, shall be adequately protected to prevent tampering, impact damage and damage from vibration 319.9.4 Methane alarms. A listed methane gas alarm shall be installed within the vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 319.10 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 319 10 1 through 319 10 3 319.10.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, grease -removal devices, fans, ducts and other appur- tenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 607 3 319.10.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire pro- tection systems and devices shall be maintained in accor- dance with Section 901 6 319.10.3 Fuel gas systems. LP -gas containers installed on the velucle and fuel -gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U S Department of Transporta- tion to requalify LP -gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking CNG contain- ers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility CNG containers shall not be used past their expi- ration date as listed on the manufacturer's container label Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection 62 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 4 addresses the human contribution to life safety in buildings when a fire or other emergency occurs The requirements for continuous training and scheduled fire, evacuation and lockdown drills can be as important as the required periodic inspec- tions and maintenance of built-in fire protection features The level of preparation by the occupants also improves the emergency responders' abilities during an emergency The International Building Code° focuses on built-in fire protection features, such as automatic sprinkler sys- tems, fire -resistance -rated construction and properly designed egress systems, whereas this chapter fully addresses the human element SECTION 401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope. Reporting of emergencies, coordination with emergency response forces, emergency plans and procedures for managing or responding to emergencies shall comply with the provisions of this section Exception: Firms that have approved on -premises fire- fighting organizations and that are in compliance with approved procedures for fire reporting 401.2 Approval. Where required by this code, fire safety plans, emergency procedures and employee training pro- grams shall be approved by the fire code official 401.3 Emergency responder notification. Notification of emergency responders shall be in accordance with Sections 401 3 1 through 401 3 3 401.3.1 Fire events. In the event an unwanted fire occurs on a property, the owner or occupant shall immediately report such condition to the fire department 401.3.2 Alarm activations. Upon activation of a fire alarm signal, employees or staff shall immediately notify the fire department 401.3.3 Delayed notification. A person shall not, by ver- bal or written directive, require any delay in the reporting of a fire to the fire department 401.4 Required plan implementation. In the event an unwanted fire is detected in a building or a fire alarm acti- vates, the emergency plan shall be implemented 401.5 Making false report. A person shall not give, signal or transmit a false alarm 401.6 Emergency evacuation drills. The sounding of a fire alarm signal and the carrying out of an emergency evacuation drill in accordance with the provisions of Section 405 shall be allowed 401.7 Unplanned evacuation. Evacuations made necessary by the unplanned activation of a fire alarm system or by any other emergency shall not be substituted for a required evacu- ation drill 401.8 Interference with fire department operations. It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or restrict the mobility of or block the path of travel of a fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation SECTION 402 DEFINITIONS 402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL. LOCKDOWN. SECTION 403 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS 403.1 General. In addition to the requirements of Section 401, occupancies, uses and outdoor locations shall comply with the emergency preparedness requirements set forth in Sections 403 2 through 403 12 3 3 Where a fire safety and evacuation plan is required by Sections 403 2 through 403 11 5, evacuation drills shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 405 and employee training shall be in accordance with Section 406 403.2 Group A occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for Group A occupancies, other than those occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious worship with an occupant load less than 2,000, and for build- ings containing both a Group A occupancy and an atrium Group A occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 2 1 through 403 2 4 403.2.1 Seating plan. In addition to the requirements of Section 404 2, the fire safety and evacuation plans for assembly occupancies shall include a detailed seating plan, occupant load and occupant load limit Deviations from the approved plans shall be allowed provided that the occupant load limit for the occupancy is not exceeded and the aisles and exit accessways remain unobstructed 403.2.2 Announcements. In theaters, motion picture the- aters, auditoriums and similar assembly occupancies in Group A used for noncontmuous programs, an audible 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 63 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS announcement shall be made not more than 10 minutes prior to the start of each program to notify the occupants of the location of the exits to be used in the event of a fire or other emergency Exception: In motion picture theaters, the announce- ment is allowed to be projected on the screen in a man- ner approved by the fire code official 403.2.3 Fire watch personnel. Fire watch personnel shall be provided where required by Section 403 12 1 403.2.4 Crowd managers. Crowd managers shall be pro- vided where required by Section 403 12 3 403.3 Ambulatory care facilities. Ambulatory care facilities shall comply with the requirements of Sections 401, 403 3 1 through 403 3 4 and 404 through 406 403.3.1 Fire evacuation plan. The fire safety and evacua- tion plan required by Section 404 shall include a descrip- tion of special staff actions Tlus shall include procedures for stabilizing patients in a defend -in -place response, staged evacuation, or full evacuation in conjunction with the entire building if part of a multitenant facility 403.3.2 Fire safety plan. A copy of the plan shall be maintained at the facility at all tines The plan shall include all of the following in addition to the requirements of Section 404 1 Locations of patients who are rendered incapable of self-preservation 2 Maximum number of patients rendered incapable of self-preservation 3 Area and extent of each ambulatory care facility 4 Location of adjacent smoke compartments or refuge areas, where required 5 Path of travel to adjacent smoke compartments 6 Location of any special locking, delayed egress or access control arrangements 403.3.3 Staff training. Employees shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties and responsi- bilities under the plan Records of instruction shall be maintained Such instruction shall be reviewed by the staff not less than every two months A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all times within the facility 403.3.4 Emergency evacuation drills. Emergency evacu- ation drills shall comply with Section 405 Exception: The movement of patients to safe areas or to the exterior of the building is not required 403.4 Group B occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for bwldmgs containing a Group B occupancy where the Group B occupancy has an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge and for buildings having an ambulatory care facility 403.5 Group E occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for Group E occupancies and for build - rags containing both a Group E occupancy and an atrium Group E occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 5 1 through 403 5 3 403.5.1 First emergency evacuation drill. The first emergency evacuation drill of each school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the beginning of classes 403.5.2 Time of day. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, during the changing of classes, when the school is at assembly, during the recess or gymnastic periods, or during other times to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires 403.5.3 Assembly points. Outdoor assembly areas shall be designated and shall be located a safe distance from the building being evacuated so as to avoid interference with fire department operations The assembly areas shall be arranged to keep each class separate to provide account- ability of all individuals 403.6 Group F occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for buildings containing a Group F occupancy where any of the following conditions apply 1 The Group F occupancy has an occupant load of 500 or more persons 2 The Group F occupancy has an occupant load of more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge 3 Group F pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities as required by Section 2810 403.7 Group H occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for Group H occupancies 403.7.1 Group H-5 occupancies. Group H-5 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 7 1 1 through 403 7 1 4 403.7.1.1 Plans and diagrams. In addition to the requirements of Section 404 and Section 407 6, plans and diagrams shall be maintained in approved locations indicating the approximate plan for each area, the amount and type of HPM stored, handled and used, locations of shutoff valves for HPM supply piping, emergency telephone locations and locations of exits 403.7.1.2 Plan updating. The plans and diagrams required by Sections 404, 403 7 1 1 and 407 6 shall be maintained up to date and the fire code official and fire department shall be informed of major changes 403.7.1.3 Emergency response team. Responsible persons shall be designated as an on -site emergency response team and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses, iden- tifying locations where HPM is stored, handled and used, and be familiar with the chemical nature of such material An adequate number of personnel for each work sluft shall be designated 403.7.1.4 Emergency drills. Emergency drills of the on -site emergency response team shall be conducted on 64 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS a regular basis but not less than once every three months Records of drills conducted shall be main- tained 403.8 Group I occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for Group I occupancies Group I occu- pancies shall comply with Sections 403 8 1 through 403834 403.8.1 Group I-1 occupancies. Group I-1 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 8 1 1 through 403 8 17 403.8.1.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. The fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 shall include special employee actions, including fire protection procedures necessary for residents, and shall be amended or revised upon admission of any resident with unusual needs 403.8.1.1.1 Fire evacuation plan. The fire evacua- tion plan required by Section 404 shall include a description of special staff actions In addition to the requirements of Section 404, plans in Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancies shall include procedures for evacuation through a refuge area in an adjacent smoke compartment and then to an exterior assem- bly point 403.8.1.1.2 Fire safety plans. A copy of the fire safety plan shall be maintained at the facility at all times Plans shall include the following in addition to the requirements of Section 404 1 Location and number of resident sleeping rooms Location of special locking or egress control arrangements 403.8.1.2 Employee training. Employees shall be peri- odically instructed and kept informed of their duties and responsibilities under the plan Such instruction shall be reviewed by employees at intervals not exceed- ing two months A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all tunes within the facility 403.8.1.3 Resident training. Residents capable of assisting in their own evacuation shall be trained in the proper actions to take in the event of a fire In Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancies, training shall include evacua- tion through an adjacent smoke compartment and then to an exterior assembly point The training shall include actions to take if the primary escape route is blocked Where the resident is given rehabilitation or habilitation training, methods of fire prevention and actions to take in the event of a fire shall be a part of the rehabilitation training program Residents shall be trained to assist each other in case of fire to the extent their physical and mental abilities permit them to do so without additional personal risk 403.8.1.4 Drill frequency. In addition to the evacua- tion drills required in Section 405 2, employees shall participate in drills an additional two times a year on each shift Twelve drills with all occupants shall be conducted in the first year of operation Drills are not required to comply with the time requirements of Sec- tion 405 4 403.8.1.5 Drill times. Drill times are not required to comply with Section 405 4 403.8.1.6 Resident participation in drills. Emergency evacuation drills shall involve the actual evacuation of residents to a selected assembly point and shall provide residents with experience in exiting through all required exits All required exits shall be used during emergency evacuation drills 403.8.1.7 Emergency evacuation drill deferral. In severe climates, the fire code official shall have the authority to modify the emergency evacuation drill fre- quency specified in Section 405 2 403.8.2 Group I-2 occupancies. Group I-2 occupancies shall comply with Sections 401, 403 8 2 1 through 403 8 2 3 and 404 through 406 403.8.2.1 Fire evacuation plans. The fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404 shall include a description of special staff actions Plans shall include all of the following in addition to the require- ments of Section 404 1 Procedures for evacuation for patients with needs for containment or restraint and post -evacuation containment, where present 2 A written plan for maintenance of the means of egress 3 Procedure for a defend-m-place strategy 4 Procedures for a full -floor or building evacua- tion, where necessary 403.8.2.2 Fire safety plans. A copy of the plan shall be maintained at the facility at all tines Plans shall include all of the following in addition to the require- ments of Section 404 1 Location and number of patient sleeping rooms and operating rooms 2 Location of adjacent smoke compartments or ref- uge areas 3 Path of travel to adjacent smoke compartments 4 Location of special locking, delayed egress or access control arrangements 5 Location of elevators utilized for patient move- ment in accordance with the fire safety plan, where provided 403.8.2.3 Emergency evacuation drills. Emergency evacuation drills shall comply with Section 405 Exceptions: 1 The movement of patients to safe areas or to the exterior of the building is not required 2 Where emergency evacuation drills are con- ducted after visiting hours or where patients or residents are expected to be asleep, a coded 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 65 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS announcement shall be an acceptable altema- tive to audible alarms 403.8.3 Group I-3 occupancies. Group I-3 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 8 3 1 through 403 8 3 4 403.8.3.1 Employee training. Employees shall be instructed in the proper use of portable fire extinguish- ers and other manual fire suppression equipment Training of new employees shall be provided promptly upon entrance to duty Refresher training shall be pro- vided not less than annually 403.8.3.2 Employee staffing. Group I-3 occupancies shall be provided with 24-hour staffing An employee shall be within three floors or 300 feet (91 440 mm) horizontal distance of the access door of each resident housing area In Group I-3 Conditions 3, 4 and 5, as defined in Chapter 2, the arrangement shall be such that the employee involved can start release of locks neces- sary for emergency evacuation or rescue and initiate other necessary emergency actions within 2 minutes of an alarm Exception: An employee shall not be required to be within three floors or 300 feet (91 440 mm) horizon- tal distance of the access door of each resident hous- ing area in areas in which all locks are unlocked remotely and automatically in accordance with Sec- tion 408 4 of the International Building Code 403.8.3.3 Notification. Provisions shall be made for residents in Group I-3 Conditions 3, 4 and 5, as defined in Chapter 2, to readily notify an employee of an emer- gency 403.8.3.4 Keys. Keys necessary for unlocking doors installed in a means of egress shall be individually identifiable by both touch and sight 403.9 Group M occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for buildings containing a Group M occupancy where the Group M occupancy has an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge and for buildings containing both a Group M occupancy and an atrium 403.10 Group R occupancies. Group R occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 10 1 through 403 10 3 6 403.10.1 Group R-1 occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group R-1 occupan- cies Group R-1 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 10 1 1 through 403 10 1 3 403.10.1.1 Evacuation diagrams. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted on or immedi- ately adjacent to every required egress door from each hotel or motel sleeping unit 403.10.1.2 Emergency duties. Upon discovery of a fire or suspected fire, hotel and motel employees shall perform the following duties 1 Activate the fire alarm system, where provided 2 Notify the public fire department 3 Take other action as previously instructed 403.10.1.3 Fire safety and evacuation instructions. Information shall be provided in the fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 to allow guests to decide whether to evacuate to the outside, evacuate to an area of refuge, remain in place, or any combina- tion of the three 403.10.2 Group R-2 occupancies. Group R-2 occupan- cies shall comply with Sections 403 10 2 1 through 403 1023 403.10.2.1 College and university buildings. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group R-2 college and university buildings Group R-2 college and university buildings shall comply with Sec- tions 403 10 2 1 1 and 403 10 2 12 403.10.2.1.1 First emergency evacuation drill. The first emergency evacuation drill of each school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the begin- ning of classes 403.10.2.1.2 Time of day. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, during the changing of classes, when school is at assembly, during recess or gymnastic peri- ods or during other tines to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires One required drill shall be held during hours after sunset or before sunrise 403.10.2.2 Emergency guide. Fire emergency guides shall be provided for Group R-2 occupancies Guide contents, maintenance and distribution shall comply with Sections 403 10 2 2 1 through 403 10 2 2 3 403.10.2.2.1 Guide contents. A fire emergency guide shall describe the location, function and use of fire protection equipment and appliances available for use by residents, including fire alarm systems, smoke alarms and portable fire extinguishers Guides shall include an emergency evacuation plan for each dwelling unit 403.10.2.2.2 Emergency guide maintenance. Emergency guides shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official. 403.10.2.2.3 Emergency guide distribution. A copy of the emergency guide shall be given to each tenant prior to initial occupancy 403.10.2.3 Evacuation diagrams for dormitories. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted on or immediately adjacent to every required egress door from each dormitory sleeping unit Evacua- tion diagrams shall be reviewed and updated as needed to maintain accuracy 403.10.3 Group R-4 occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group R-4 occupan- cies Group R-4 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403 10 3 1 through 403 10 3 6 66 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 403.10.3.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. The fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 shall include special employee actions, including fire protection procedures necessary for residents, and shall be amended or revised upon admission of a resident with unusual needs 403.10.3.1.1 Fire safety plans. A copy of the plan shall be maintained at the facility at all times Plans shall include the following in addition to the require- ments of Section 404 1 Location and number of resident sleeping rooms 2 Location of special locking or egress control arrangements 403.10.3.2 Employee training. Employees shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties and responsibilities under the plan Records of instruc- tion shall be maintained Such instruction shall be reviewed by employees at intervals not exceeding two months A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all tunes within the facility 403.10.3.3 Resident training Residents capable of assisting in their own evacuation shall be trained in the proper actions to take in the event of a fire The training shall include actions to take if the primary escape route is blocked Where the resident is given rehabilitation or habilitation training, methods of fire prevention and actions to take in the event of a fire shall be a part of the rehabilitation training program Residents shall be trained to assist each other in case of fire to the extent their physical and mental abilities permit them to do so without additional personal risk 403.10.3.4 Drill frequency. In addition to the evacua- tion drills required in Section 405 2, employees shall participate in drills an additional two times a year on each shift Twelve drills with all occupants shall be conducted in the first year of operation 403.10.3.5 Drill times. Drill times are not required to comply with Section 405 4 403.10.3.6 Resident participation in drills Emer- gency evacuation drills shall involve the actual evacua- tion of residents to a selected assembly point and shall provide residents with experience in exiting through all required exits All required exits shall be used during emergency evacuation drills Exception: Actual exiting from emergency escape and rescue windows shall not be required Opening the emergency escape and rescue window and sig- naling for help shall be an acceptable alternative 403.11 Special uses. Special uses shall be in accordance with Sections 403 11 1 through 403 11 5 403.11.1 Covered and open mall buildings. Covered and open mall buildings shall comply with the requirements of Sections 403 11 1 1 through 403 11 1 6 403.11.1.1 Malls and mall buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet. An approved fire safety and evacu- ation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be pre- pared and maintained for covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet (4645 m') in aggregate floor area and for open mall buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet (4645 m') in aggregate area within the perimeter line 403.11.1.2 Lease plan. In addition to the requirements of Section 404 2 2, a lease plan that includes the fol- lowing information shall be prepared for each covered and open mall building 1 Each occupancy, including identification of tenant 2 Exits from each tenant space 3 Fire protection features, including the following 31 Fire department connections 32 Fire command center 33 Smoke management system controls 34 Elevators, elevator maclune rooms and controls 35 Hose valve outlets 36 Sprinkler and standpipe control valves 37 Automatic fire-extmguislung system areas 3 8 Automatic fire detector zones 39 Fire barriers 403.11.1.3 Lease plan approval. The lease plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval, and shall be maintained on site for immediate reference by responding fire service personnel 403.11.1.4 Lease plan revisions. The lease plans shall be revised annually or as often as necessary to keep them current Modifications or changes in tenants or occupancies shall not be made without prior approval of the fire code official and building official 403.11.1.5 Tenant identification. Tenant identifica- tion shall be provided for secondary exits from occu- pied tenant spaces that lead to an exit corridor or directly to the exterior of the building Tenant identifi- cation shall be posted on the exterior side of the exit or exit access door and shall identify the business name and address using plainly legible letters and numbers that contrast with their background Exception: Tenant identification is not required for anchor stores 403.11.1.6 Unoccupied tenant spaces. The fire safety and evacuation plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements for unoccupied tenant spaces in Sec- tion 311 403.11.2 High-rise buildings. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for high-rise bwldmgs 403.11.3 Underground buildings. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for underground build- ings 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 67 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 403.11.4 Buildings using occupant evacuation eleva- tors. In buildings using occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 3008 of the International Build- ing Code, the fire safety and evacuation plan and the train- ing required by Sections 404 and 406,respectively, shall incorporate specific procedures for the occupants using such elevators 403.11.5 Buildings with high -piled storage. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared for buildings with high -piled combustible storage in any of the following sit- uations 1 The high -piled storage area exceeds 500,000 square feet (46 450 m) for Class I -IV commodities 2 The high -piled storage area exceeds 300,000 square feet (27 870 m) for high -hazard commodities 3 The high -piled storage is located in a Group H occu- pancy 4 The high -piled storage is located in a Group F occu- pancy with an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge 5 The high -piled storage is located in a Group M occupancy with an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge 6 Where required by the fire code official for other high -piled storage areas 403.12 Special requirements for public safety. Special requirements for public safety shall be in accordance with Sections 403 12 1 through 403 12 3 3 403.12.1 Fire watch personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congre- gate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall provide one or more fire watch personnel, as required and approved Fire watch personnel shall comply with Sections 403 12 1 1 and 403 12 1 2 403.12.1.1 Duty times. Fire watch personnel shall remain on duty while places requiring a fire watch are open to the public, or when an activity requiring a fire watch is being conducted 403.12.1.2 Duties. On -duty fire watch personnel shall have the following responsibilities 1 Keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress and other hazards 2 Take prompt measures for remediation of hazards and extinguishment of fires that occur 3 Take prompt measures to assist in the evacuation of the public from the structures 403.12.2 Public safety plan for gatherings. Where the fire code official determmes that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has an adverse impact on public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants and fire apparatus access roads or where such gatherings adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official shall have the authority to order the development of or prescribe a public safety plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the following items 1 Emergency vehicle ingress and egress 2 Fire protection 3 Emergency egress or escape routes 4 Emergency medical services 5 Public assembly areas 6 The directing of both attendees and velucles, including the parking of vehicles 7 Vendor and food concession distribution 8 The need for the presence of law enforcement 9 The need for fire and emergency medical services personnel 10 The need for a weather monitoring person ' 403.12.3 Crowd managers. Where facilities or events involve a gathering of more than 500 people, crowd man- ' agers shall be provided in accordance with Sections 403 12 3 1 through 403 12 3 3 403.12.3.1 Number of crowd managers. Not fewer than two trained crowd managers, and not fewer than one trained crowd manager for each 250 persons or portion thereof, shall be provided for the gathering Exceptions: 1 Outdoor events with fewer than 1,000 persons in attendance shall not require crowd manag- ers Assembly occupancies used exclusively for religious worship with an occupant load not exceeding 1,000 shall not require crowd man- agers 3 The number of crowd managers shall be reduced where, in the opinion of the fire code official, the fire protection provided by the facility and the nature of the event warrant a reduction 403.12.3.2 Training. Training for crowd managers shall be approved 403.12.3.3 Duties. The duties of crowd managers shall include, but not be limited to 1 Conduct an inspection of the area of responsibil- ity and identify and address any egress barriers 2 Conduct an inspection of the area of responsibil- ity to identify and mitigate any fire hazards 68 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 3 Verify compliance with all permit conditions, including those governing pyrotechnics and other special effects 4 Direct and assist the event attendees in evacua- tion during an emergency 5 Assist emergency response personnel where requested 6 Other duties required by the fire code official 7 Other duties as specified in the fire safety plan SECTION 404 FIRE SAFETY, EVACUATION AND LOCKDOWN PLANS 404.1 General. Where required by Section 403, fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall comply with Sections 404 2 through 404 4 1 404.2 Contents. Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections 404 2 1 through 404232 404.2.1 Fire evacuation plans. Fire evacuation plans shall include the following 1 Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building is to be complete by selected floors or areas only or with a defend -in - place response 2 Procedures for employees who must remain to oper- ate critical equipment before evacuating 3 Procedures for the use of elevators to evacuate the building where occupant evacuation elevators com- plying with Section 3008 of the International Build- ing Code are provided 4 Procedures for assisted rescue for persons unable to use the general means of egress unassisted 5 Procedures for accounting for employees and occu- pants after evacuation has been completed 6 Identification and assignment of personnel responsi- ble for rescue or emergency medical aid 7 The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire or emergency 8 The preferred and any alternative means of reporting fires and other emergencies to the fire department or designated emergency response organization 9 Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan 10 A description of the emergency voice/alarm com- munication system alert tone and preprogrammed voice messages, where provided 404.2.2 Fire safety plans. Fire safety plans shall include the following 1 The procedure for reporting a fire or other emer- gency 2 The life safety strategy including the following 21 Procedures for notifying occupants, includ- ing areas with a private mode alarm system 22 Procedures for occupants under a defend -in - place response 23 Procedures for evacuating occupants, mclud- mg those who need evacuation assistance 3 Site plans indicating the following 3 1 The occupancy assembly point 3 2 The locations of fire hydrants 33 The normal routes of fire department vehicle access 4 Floor plans identifying the locations of the follow- ing 41 Exits 42 Primary evacuation routes 43 Secondary evacuation routes 44 Accessible egress routes 4 4 1 Areas of refuge 4 4 2 Exterior areas for assisted rescue 45 Refuge areas associated with smoke barriers and horizontal exits 46 Manual fire alarm boxes 47 Portable fire extinguishers 48 Occupant -use hose stations 49 Fire alarm annunciators and controls 5 A list of major fire hazards associated with the nor- mal use and occupancy of the premises, including maintenance and housekeeping procedures 6 Identification and assignment of personnel responsi- ble for maintenance of systems and equipment installed to prevent or control fires 7 Identification and assignment of personnel responsi- ble for maintenance, housekeeping and controlling fuel hazard sources 404.2.3 Lockdown plans. Lockdown plans shall only be permitted where such plans are approved by the fire code official and are in compliance with Sections 404 2 3 1 and 404232 404.2.3.1 Lockdown plan contents. Lockdown plans shall include the following 1 Identification of individuals authorized to issue a lockdown order 2 Security measures used during normal opera- tions, when the building is occupied, that could adversely affect egress or fire department oper- ations 3 A description of identified emergency and secu- rity threats addressed by the plan, including specific lockdown procedures to be imple- mented for each threat condition 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 69 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 4 Means and methods of initiating a lockdown plan for each threat, including 41 The means of notifying occupants of a lockdown event, which shall be dis- tinct from the fire alarm signal 42 Identification of each door or other access point that will be secured 43 A description of the means or methods used to secure doors and other access points 44 A description of how locking means and methods are in compliance with the requirements of this code for egress and accessibility 5 Procedures for reporting to the fire department any lockdown condition affecting egress or fire department operations 6 Procedures for determining and reporting the presence or absence of occupants to emergency response agencies during a lockdown 7 Means for providing two-way communication between a central location and each area subject to being secured during a lockdown 8 Identification of the prearranged signal for ter- minating the lockdown 9 Identification of individuals authorized to issue a lockdown termination order 10 Procedures for unlocking doors and verifying that the means of egress has been returned to normal operations upon termination of the lock - down 11 Training procedures and frequency of lockdown plan drills 404.2.3.2 Drills. Lockdown plan drills shall be con- ducted in accordance with the approved plan Such drills shall not be substituted for fire and evacuation drills required by Section 405 2 404.3 Maintenance. Fire safety and evacuation plans shall be reviewed or updated annually or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or the physical arrangement of the building 404.4 Availability. Fire safety and evacuation plans shall be available in the workplace for reference and review by employees, and copies shall be furnished to the fire code offi- cial for review on request 404.4.1 Distribution. The fire safety and evacuation plans shall be distributed to the tenants and building service employees by the owner or owner's agent Tenants shall distribute to their employees applicable parts of the fire safety plan affecting the employees' actions in the event of a fire or other emergency SECTION 405 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS 405.1 General. Emergency evacuation drills complying with Sections 405 2 through 405 9 shall be conducted not less than annually where fire safety and evacuation plans are required by Section 403 or where required by the fire code official. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the local authori- ties 405.2 Frequency. Required emergency evacuation drills shall be held at the intervals specified in Table 405 2 or more frequently where necessary to familiarize all occupants with the drill procedure TABLE 405.2 FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION GROUP OR OCCUPANCY FREQUENCY PARTICIPATION Group A Quarterly Employees Group Bb Annually All occupants Group B` (Ambulatory care Quarterly on each shift Employees facilities) Group Bb (Clime, outpatient) Annually Employees Group E Monthly' All occupants Group F Annually Employees Group I-1 Semiannually on each sluff' All occupants Group I-2 Quarterly on each shaft' Employees Group I-3 Quarterly on each shaft' Employees Group I-4 Monthly on each sluff' All occupants Group R-1 Quarterly on each sluff Employees Group R-2° Four annually All occupants Group RA Semiannually on each sluff' All occupants a In severe climates, the fire code official shall have the authority to modify the emergency evacuation drill frequency b Emergency evacuation drills are required in Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge c Emergency evacuation drills are required in ambulatory care facilities in accordance with Section 403 3 d Emergency evacuation drills in Group R-2 college and university buildings shall be in accordance with Section 403 10 2 1 Other Group R- 2 occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 403 10 2 2 405.3 Leadership. Responsibility for the planning and con- duct of drills shall be assigned to competent persons desig- nated to exercise leadership 405.4 Time. Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that occur in case of fire 70 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of PRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No Baths �TAodomoo. m AtOy �epeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION ORDISIRIBVTION ISA VIOLATION OP THE PEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACI AND THE LICENSEA G RE EM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERE VNDER EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 405.5 Record keeping. Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the follow - mg information 1 Identity of the person conducting the drill 2 Date and time of the drill 3 Notification method used 4 Employees on duty and participating 5 Number of occupants evacuated 6 Special conditions simulated 7 Problems encountered 8 Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated 9 Time required to accomplish complete evacuation 405.6 Notification. Where required by the fire code official, prior notification of emergency evacuation drills shall be given to the fire code official 405.7 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system 405.8 Accountability. As building occupants arrive at the assembly point, efforts shall be made to determine if all occu- pants have been successfully evacuated or have been accounted for 405.9 Recall and reentry. An electrically or mechanically operated signal used to recall occupants after an evacuation shall be separate and distinct from the signal used to initiate the evacuation The recall signal initiation means shall be manually operated and under the control of the person in charge of the premises or the official in charge of the inci- dent Persons shall not reenter the premises until authorized to do so by the official in charge SECTION 406 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES 406.1 General. Where fire safety and evacuation plans are required by Section 403, employees shall be trained in fire emergency procedures based on plans prepared in accordance with Section 404 406.2 Frequency. Employees shall receive training in the contents of fire safety and evacuation plans and their duties as part of new employee orientation and not less than annually thereafter Records of training shall be maintained 406.3 Employee training program. Employees shall be trained in fire prevention, evacuation and fire safety in accor- dance with Sections 406 3 1 through 406 3 4 406.3.1 Fire prevention training. Employees shall be apprised of the fire hazards of the materials and processes to which they are exposed Each employee shall be instructed in the proper procedures for preventing fires in the conduct of their assigned duties 406.3.2 Evacuation training. Employees shall be famil- iarized with the fire alarm and evacuation signals, their assigned duties in the event of an alarm or emergency, evacuation routes, areas of refuge, exterior assembly areas and procedures for evacuation 406.3.3 Fire safety training. Employees assigned fire- fighting duties shall be trained to know the locations and proper use of portable fire extinguishers or other manual fire -fighting equipment and the protective clothing or equipment required for its safe and proper use 406.3.4 Emergency lockdown training. Where a facility has a lockdown plan, employees shall be trained on their assigned duties and procedures in the event of an emer- gency lockdown SECTION 407 HAZARD COMMUNICATION 407.1 General. The provisions of Sections 407 2 through 407 7 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under Section 5001 5 are located on the premises or where required by the fire code official 407.2 Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials shall be either readily available on the premises as a paper copy, or where approved, shall be permit- ted to be readily retrievable by electronic access 407.3 Identification. Individual containers of hazardous materials, cartons or packages shall be marked or labeled in accordance with applicable federal regulations Buildings, rooms and spaces containing hazardous materials shall be identified by hazard warning signs in accordance with Sec- tion 5003 5 407.4 Training. Persons responsible for the operation of areas in which hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, handled or used shall be familiar with the chemical nature of the materials and the appropriate mitigating actions necessary in the event of a fire, leak or spill Responsible persons shall be designated and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses and identification of where hazardous materials are located, and shall have access to Material Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in the site emergency response procedures 407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a per- mit shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) in accordance with Section 5001 5 2 407.6 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a per- mit shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) in accordance with Section 5001 5 1 The fire code official is authorized to accept a similar plan required by other regulations 407.7 Facility closure plans. The permit holder or applicant shall submit to the fire code official a facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001 63 to terminate storage, dis- pensing handling or use of hazardous materials 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 71 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 72 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I RR I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part III —Building and Equipment Design Features CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 5 provides requirements that apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access roads, access to building openings and roofs, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire command centers, fire department access to equipment and emergency responder radio coverage in buildings Although many safety features are part of the building design, features such as proper fire department access roads and radio coverage are necessary in case of emergency and are important tools for emergency responders for public safety and their own safety SECTION 501 GENERAL 501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter 501.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 501.3 Construction documents. Constructon documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction doc- uments and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction 501.4 Timing of installation. Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection are required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made service- able prior to and during the time of construction except where approved alternative methods of protection are provided Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street inter- section where construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with Section 505 2 SECTION 502 DEFINITIONS 502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AGENCY. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. FIRE COMMAND CENTER. FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY. FIRE LANE. KEY BOX. TRAFFIC CALMINGDEVICES. SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503 1 1 through 503 1 3 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all por- tions of the facility and all portions of the extenor walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility Exceptions: 1 The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where any of the following conditions occur 1 1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 1 2 or 903 3 1 3 1 2 Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other sun ilar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire pro- tection is provided 1 3 There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies 2 Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be penni ted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 73 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES 503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is autho- rized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic condi- tions or other factors that could limit access 503.1.3 High -piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to bwldmgs used for high -piled combustible stor- age shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503 2 1 through 503 2 8 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503 6, and an unob- structed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the unposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determmed by the fire code official. 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be pro- vided with an approved area for turning around fire appa- ratus 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB-17 Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces that are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained where required by the fire code official. 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus 503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKINGFIRELANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legi- ble condition at all tunes and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of velucles The minimum widths and clearances established in Sections 503 2 1 and 503 2 2 shall be maintained at all times 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code offi- cial. 503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys or highways Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with tTL 325 Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, con- structed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an appraved man- ner Roads, trails and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503 5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official. Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the scope of duty 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325 Gates intended for auto- matic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS 504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Builckng Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be pro- vided where required by the fire code official. 504.2 Maintenance of exterior doors and openings. Exte- rior doors and their function shall not be eliminated without prior approval Exterior doors that have been rendered non- functional and that retain a functional door exterior appear- ance shall have a sign affixed to the exterior side of the door with the words THIS DOOR BLOCKED The sign shall con- sist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than'/q inch (19 1 mm) wide and not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background Required fire department access 74 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢x1oo817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES doors shall not be obstructed or eliminated Exit and exit access doors shall comply with Chapter 10 Access doors for high -piled combustible storage shall comply with Section 32067 504.3 Stairway access to roof. New buildings four or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 3- percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 1011 12 Such stairway shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway continues to the roof Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification SECTION 505 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property Address identification characters shall contrast with their background Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters Numbers shall not be spelled out Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) lugh with a minimum stroke width of/ inch (12 7 mm) Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be pro- vided in additional approved locations to facilitate emer- gency response Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to iden- tify the structure Address identification shall be maintained 505.2 Street or road signs. Streets and roads shall be identi- fied with approved signs Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new road- ways allows passage by vehicles Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs SECTION 506 KEY BOXES 506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire -fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official 506.1.1 Locks. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or sun ilar barriers where required by the fire code official 506.1.2 Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service ele- vator keys. Key boxes provided for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with Section 506 1 and all of the following 1 The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry key box system in use in the jurisdiction and approved by the fire code official 2 The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words "Fire Department Use OnlyElevator Keys " 3 The key box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby nearest to the lowest level of fire depart- ment access 4 The key box shall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches (1676 mm) above the finished floor to the right side of the elevator bank 5 Contents of the key box are limited to fire service elevator keys Additional elevator access tools, keys and information pertinent to emergency planning or elevator access shall be permitted where authorized by the fire code official 6 In buildings with two or more elevator banks, a sin- gle key box shall be permitted to be used where such elevator banks are separated by not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) Additional key boxes shall be pro- vided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet (9144 mm) Exception: A single key box shall be permitted to be located adjacent to afire command center or the non- standard fire service elevator key shall be permitted to be secured in a key box used for other purposes and located in accordance with Section 506 1 506.2 Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key where a lock is changed or rekeyed The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box SECTION 507 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES 507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises on wluch facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction 507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow 507.2.1 Private fire service mains. Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 507.2.2 Water tanks. Water tanks for private fire protec- tion shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 75 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES 507.3 Fire flow. Fire -flow requirements for buildings or por- tions of buildings and facilities shall be detenmmed by an approved method 507.4 Water supply test. The fire code official shall be noti- fied prior to the water supply test Water supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official or approved documenta- tion of the test shall be provided to the fire code official prior to final approval of the water supply system 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall com- ply with Sections 507 5 1 through 507 5 6 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or build- ing, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official Exceptions: 1 For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m) 2 For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m) 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accor- dance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of the fire department connec- tions Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) where appraved by the fire code official. 507.5.2 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the fire code official Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall comply with approved stan- dards Records of tests and required maintenance shall be maintained 507.5.3 Private fire service mains and water tanks. Pri- vate fire service mains and water tanks shall be periodi- cally inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 at the following intervals 1 Private fire hydrants of all types Inspection annu- ally and after each operation, flow test and mainte- nance annually 2 Fire service main piping Inspection of exposed, annually, flow test every 5 years 3 Fire service main piping strainers Inspection and maintenance after each use Records of inspections, testing and maintenance shall be maintained 507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumfer- ence of fire hydrants, except as otherwise required or approved 507.5.6 Physical protection. Where fire hydrants are sub- ject to impact by a motor velucle, guard posts or other approved means shall comply with Section 312 SECTION 508 FIRE COMMAND CENTER 508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the International Building Code, afire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 508 1 1 through 508 16 508.1.1 Location and access. The location and accessibil- ity of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire code official 508.1.2 Separation. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizon- tal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0 015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of 07 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), which- ever is greater 508.1.4 Layout approval. A layout of the fire command center and all features required by this section to be con- tained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to installation 508.1.5 Storage. Storage unrelated to operation of the fire command center shall be prohibited 508.1.6 Required features. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and shall contain the follow- ing features 1 The emergency voice/alarm communication system control unit 2 The fire department communications system 3 Fire detection and alarm system annunciator 4 Annunciator unit visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational 5 Status indicators and controls for air distribution systems 6 The fire fighter's control panel required by Section 909 16 for smoke control systems installed in the building 7 Controls for unlocking interior exit stairway doors simultaneously 76 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES 8 Sprinkler valve and water -flow detector display panels 9 Emergency and standby power status indicators 10 A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system 11 Fire pump status indicators 12 Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the bwldmg core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighter air - replenishment systems, fire -fighting equipment and fire department access, and the location of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions 13 An approved Building Information Card that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following information 13 1 General building information that includes property name, address, the number of floors in the building above and below grade, use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies on each floor) and the esti- mated building population during the day, night and weekend, 132 Building emergency contact information that includes a list of the butldtng's emer- gency contacts including but not limited to building manager, building engineer and their respective work phone number, cell phone number and e-mail address, 133 Building construction information that includes the type of building construction including but not limited to floors, walls, columns and roof assembly, 134 Exit access stairway and exit stairway information that includes number of exit access stairways and exit stairways to building, each exit access stairway and exit stairway designation and floors served, location where each exit access stairway and exit stairway discharges, interior exit stairways that are pressurized, exit stair- ways provided with emergency lighting, each exit stairway that allows reentry, exit stairways providing roof access, elevator information that includes number of eleva- tor banks, elevator bank designation, eleva- tor car numbers and respective floors that they serve, location of elevator machine rooms, control rooms and control spaces, location of sky lobby, and location of freight elevator banks, tanks, location of emergency generator and location of natural gas service, 136 Fire protection system information that includes location of standpipes, location of fire pump room, location of fire department connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers and location of different types of automatic sprinkler systems installed including but not limited to dry, wet and pre -action, 13 7 Hazardous material information that includes location and quantity of hazard- ous material 14 Work table 15 Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features 16 Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code 17 Elevator fire recall switch to accordance with ASN E Al 1/CSA B44 18 Elevator emergency or standby power selector switch(es), where emergency or standby power is provided SECTION 509 FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS 509.1 Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be identified to an approved manner Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable materials, perma- nently installed and readily visible 509.1.1 Utility identification. Where required by the fire code official, gas shutoff valves, electric meters, service switches and other utility equipment shall be clearly and legibly marked to identify the unit or space that it serves Identification shall be made to an approved manner, read- ily visible and shall be maintained 509.2 Equipment access. Approved access shall be provided and maintained for all fire protection equipment to permit immediate safe operation and maintenance of such equip- ment Storage, trash and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept to such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE 13 5 Building services and system information 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new build - that includes location of mechanical ings. New buildings shall have approved radio coverage for rooms, location of building management emergency responders within the building based on the exist- I system, location and capacity of all fuel oil ing coverage levels of the public safety communication sys- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 77 I I 1 I Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES tems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems Exceptions: 1 Where approved by the building official and the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section 907 2 12 2 shall be permit- ted to be installed or maintained instead of an approved radio coverage system 2 Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed 3 In facilities where emergency responder radio cover- age is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an auto- matically activated emergency responder radio cov- erage system 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter 11 510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the instal- lation of or modification to emergency responder radio cover- age systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105 7 6 Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit 510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment required to provide the emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with Sections 510 4 1 through 510428 510.4.1 Emergency responder communication enhancement system signal strength. The building shall be considered to have acceptable emergency responder communications enhancement system coverage when sig- nal strength measurements in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength require- ments in Sections 510 4 1 1 through 510 4 1 3 510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the build- ing The minimum inbound signal strength shall be suf- ficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official The inbound signal level shall be suffi- cient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3 0 or an equivalent Signal -to -Interference - Plus -Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals 510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the build- ing The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official The outbound signal level shall be suffi- cient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3 0 or an equiv- alent SINR applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals 510.4.1.3 System performance. Signal strength shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the applica- tions being utilized by public safety for emergency operations through the coverage area as specified by the fire code official in Section 510 4 2 2 510.4.2 System design. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sec- tions 510 4 2 1 through 510 4 2 8 and NFPA 1221 510.4.2.1 Amplification systems and components. Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with systems and components to enhance the public safety radio signals and achieve the required level of radio coverage specified in Sections 510 4 1 through 510 4 1 3 Public safety communications enhancement systems utilizing radio -frequency -emitting devices and cabling shall be approved by the fire code official Prior to installation, all RF-emitting devices shall have the certification of the radio licensing authority and be suit- able for public safety use 510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The fire code official shall maintain a document providing the specific tech- nical information and requirements for the emergency responder communications coverage system This doc- ument shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, the effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical information necessary for system design 510.4.2.3 Standby power. Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided with 2-hour standby bat- teries and connected to the facility generator power sys- tem in accordance with Section 1203 The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the emer- gency responder radio coverage system at 100-percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 12 hours 510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements. If used, signal boosters shall meet the following requirements 1 All signal booster components shall be contained in a National Electrical Manufacturer's Associa- tion (NEMA) 4-type waterproof cabinet 2 Battery systems used for the emergency power source shall be contained in a NEMA 3R or higher -rated cabinet 3 Equipment shall have FCC or other radio licens- ing authority certification and be suitable for pub- lic safety use prior to installation 4 Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas to not less than 20dB greater than the system gam under all operating conditions 5 Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in emer- gency responder radio coverage systems shall have oscillation prevention circuitry 78 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odim).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES 6 The installation of amplification systems or sys- tems that operate on or provide the means to cause interference on any emergency responder radio coverage networks shall be coordinated and approved by the fire code official 510.4.2.5 System monitoring. The emergency responder radio enhancement system shall be moni- tored by a listed fire alarm control unit, or where approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audi- ble signal at a constantly attended on -site location Automatic supervisory signals shall include the follow- ing 1 Loss of normal AC power supply 2 System battery charger(s) failure 3 Malfunction of the donor antenna(s) 4 Failure of active RF-emitting device(s) 5 Low -battery capacity at 70-percent reduction of operating capacity 6 Failure of critical system components 7 The communications link between the fire alarm system and the emergency responder radio enhancement system 510.4.2.6 Additional frequencies and change of fre- quencies. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be capable of modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequen- cies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority 510.4.2.7 Design documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require "as -built" design documents and specifications for emergency responder communications coverage systems The documents shall be in a format acceptable to the fire code official 510.4.2.8 Radio communication antenna density. Systems shall be engineered to minimize the near -far effect Radio enhancement system designs shall include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gam con- ditions Exceptions: 1 Class A narrow band signal booster devices with independent AGC/ALC circuits per channel 2 Systems where all portable devices within the same band use active power control features 510.5Installatiion requirements. The installation of the pub- lic safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and Sections 510 5 1 through 510 5 4 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licens- ing authority shall not be installed without prior coordina- tion and approval of the fire code official 510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The mini- mum qualifications of the system designer and lead instal- lation personnel shall include both of the following 1 A valid FCC -issued general radio operators license 2 Certification of m-buildmg system training issued by an approved organization or approved school, or I a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equip- ment being installed These qualifications shall not be required where demonstration of adequate skills and experience satisfac- tory to the fire code official is provided 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the bwldmg is not less than 95 percent The test procedure shall be conducted as follows 1 Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas 2 The test shall be conducted using a calibrated porta- ble radio of the latest brand and model used by the agency talking through the agency's radio commu- nications system or equipment approved by the fire I code official 3 Failure of more than one test area shall result in fail- ' ure of the test 4 In the event that two of the test areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test If the system fails the 40-area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95-percent coverage requirement 5 A test location approximately in the center of each test area shall be selected for the test, with the radio enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the public agency's radio communications system Once the test location has been selected, that location shall represent the entire test area Failure in the selected test location shall be considered to be a failure of that test area Additional test locations shall not be permitted 6 The gam values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test measurement results shall be kept on file with the bwldmg owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual tests In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gam values 7 As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 79 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SERVICE FEATURES by the subject signal booster This test shall be con- ducted at the time of installation and at subsequent annual inspections 8 Systems incorporating Class B signal -booster devices or Class B broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two portable radios simultane- ously conducting subjective voice quality checks One portable radio shall be positioned not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the indoor antenna The second portable radio shall be positioned at a distance that represents the farthest distance from any indoor antenna With both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies within the same band, subjective audio testing shall be conducted and comply with DAQ levels as speci- fied in Sections 510 4 1 1 and 510 4 1 2 510.5.4 FCC compliance. The emergency responder radio coverage system installation and components shall comply with all applicable federal regulations including, but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part 90 219 510.6 Maintenance. The emergency responder radio cover- age system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections 510 6 1 through 510 6 4 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. The owner of the building or owner's authorized agent shall have the emergency responder radio coverage system shall be inspected and tested annually or where structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materi- ally change the original field performance tests Testing shall consist of the following 1 In -building coverage test as described in Section 51053 2 Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that the gam is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance or set to optimize the performance of the system 3 Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of 1 hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage If within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined 4 Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer's specifications 5 At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510 5 3, shall be submitted to the fire code official 510.6.2 Additional frequencies. The building owner shall modify or expand the emergency responder radio coverage system at his or her expense in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority Prior approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous fre- quencies does not exempt this section 510.6.3 Nonpublic safety system. Where other nonpublic safety amplification systems installed in buildings reduce the performance or cause interference with the emergency responder communications coverage system, the nonpub- lic safety amplification system shall be corrected or removed 510.6.4 Field testing. Agency personnel shall have the right to enter onto the property at any reasonable time to conduct field testing to verify the required level of radio coverage 80 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I (fiTER 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER E* E* CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 6 focuses on building systems and services as they relate to potential safety hazards and when and how they should be installed This chapter brings together all building system- and service -related issues for convenience and provides a more system- atic view of buildings The following building services and systems are addressed fuel -fired appliances, electrical equipment, wrong and haz- ards, mechanical refrigeration, elevator operation, maintenance and fire service keys, commercial kitchen hoods, commercial kitchen cooking oil storage and hyperbanc facilities Note that building systems focused on energy systems and components are addressed by Chapter 12 SECTION 601 GENERAL 601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation, operation and maintenance of fuel -fired appli- ances and heating systems, electrical systems and equipment, mechanical refrigeration systems, elevator recall and com- mercial kitchen equipment 601.2 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for refrigeration systems, battery systems and solar photovoltaic power sys- tems as set forth in Sections 105 6 and 105 7 SECTION 602 DEFINITIONS 602.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. CRITICAL CIRCUIT. HOOD. Type I. Type II. REFRIGERANT. y REFRIGERATING (REFRIGERATION) SYSTEM. SECTION 603 FUEL -FIRED APPLIANCES 603.1 Installation. The installation of nonportable gas -fired appliances and systems shall comply with the Internatonal Fuel Gas Code The installation of nonportable liquid fuel - fired appliances and systems shall comply with this section and the Intemahonal Mechanical Code The installation of all other fuel -fired appliances, other than portable internal combustion engines, oil lamps and other portable devices such as blow torches, melting pots and weed burners, shall comply with this section and the International Mechanical Code 603.1.1 Manufacturer's instructions. The installation shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations Where it becomes necessary to change, modify or alter a manufacturer's instructions in any way, written approval shall first be obtained from the manufac- turer 603.1.2 Approval. The design, construction and installa- tion of fuel -fired appliances shall be in accordance with the Internatonal Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code 603.1.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wir- ing and equipment used in connection with oil -burning equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 604 and NFPA 70 603.1.4 Fuel oil. The grade of fuel oil used in a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved and as stipu- lated by the burner manufacturer Oil containing gasoline shall not be used Waste crankcase oil shall be an accept- able fuel in Group F, M and S occupancies where utilized in equipment listed for use with waste oil and where such equipment is installed in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions and the terms of its listing 603.1.5 Access. The installation shall be provided with access to equipment for cleaning hot surfaces, removing burners, replacing motors, controls, au filters, chimney connectors, draft regulators and other working parts, and for adjusting, cleaning and lubricating parts 603.1.6 Testing, diagrams and instructions. After instal- lation of the oil -burning equipment, operation and com- bustion performance tests shall be conducted to determine that the burner is in proper operating condition and that all accessory equipment, controls, and safety devices function properly 603.1.6.1 Diagrams. Contractors installing industrial oil -burning systems shall furnish not less than two cop- ies of diagrams showing the main oil lines and con- trolling valves, one copy of which shall be posted at the oil-bummg equipment and another at an approved loca- tion that will be available in case of emergency 603.1.6.2 Instructions. After completing the installa- tion, the installer shall instruct the owner or operator in the proper operation of the equipment The installer shall farmsh the owner or operator with the name and 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 81 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS telephone number of persons to contact for technical information or assistance and routine or emergency ser- vices 603.1.7 Clearances. Working clearances between oil- fired appliances and electrical panelboards and equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 Clearances between oil -fired equipment and oil supply tanks shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 31 603.2 Chimneys. Masonry chimneys shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code Factory - built chimneys shall be installed in accordance with the Inter- national Mechanical Code Metal chimneys shall be con- structed and installed in accordance with NFPA 211 603.3 Fuel oil storage systems. Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed in accordance with this code Fuel -oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance with the Interna- tional Mechanical Code 603.3.1 Fuel oil storage in outside, above -ground tanks. Where connected to a fuel -oil piping system, the maxi- mum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground without additional protection shall be 660 gallons (2498 L) The storage of fuel oil above ground in quanti- ties exceeding 660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 603.3.2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings. Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply with Sections 603 3 2 1 through 603 3 2 5 or Chapter 57 603.3.2.1 Quantity limits. One or more fuel oil storage tanks containing Class II or III combustible liquid shall be permitted in a building The aggregate capacity of all tanks shall not exceed the following 1 660 gallons (2498 L) in unspnnklered buildings, where stored in a tank complying with UL 80, UL 142 or UL 2085 2 1,320 gallons (4996 L) in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, where stored in a tank complying with UL 142 3 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) where stored in pro- tected above -ground tanks complying with UL 2085 and Section 5704 2 9 7 and the room is pro- tected by an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with Section 603 3 2 shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel -burning equipment, generators or fire pumps installed in accordance with Section 603 3 2 4 Connections between tanks and equipment supplied by such tanks shall be made using closed piping systems 603.3.2.3 Applicability of maximum allowable quan- tity and control area requirements. The quantity of combustible liquid stored in tanks complying with Sec- tion 603 3 2 shall not be counted towards the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table 5003 1 l(1), and such tanks shall not be required to be located in a con- trol area 603.3.2.4 Installation. Tanks and piping systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 915 and Chap- ter 13, both of the International Mechanical Code, as applicable 603.3.2.5 Separation. Rooms containing fuel oil tanks for internal combustion engines shall be separated from the remainder of the bwldmg by fire barriers, horizon- tal assemblies, or both, with a minimum 1-hour fire - resistance rating with 1-hour fire -protection -rated opening protectives constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. Exception: Rooms containing protected above- ground tanks complying with Section 5704 2 9 7 shall not be required to be separated from surround- ing areas 603.3.2.6 Spill containment. Tanks exceeding 55-gal- lon (208 L) capacity or an aggregate capacity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L) that are not provided with integral sec- ondary containment shall be provided with spill con- tainment sized to contain a release from the largest tank 603.3.2.7 Tanks in basements. Tanks in basements shall be located not more than two stories below grade plane 603.3.3 Underground storage of fuel oil. The storage of fuel oil in underground storage tanks shall comply with NFPA 31 603.4 Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel - fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 and ambulatory care facilities Exceptions: 1 In one- and two-family dwellings portable unvented fuel -fired heaters, where approved and listed in accordance with UL 647 2 Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 603 4 2 603.4.1 Prohibited locations. Unvented fuel -fired heating equipment shall not be located in, or obtain combustion air from, any of the following rooms or spaces sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms or storage closets 603.4.2 Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances. Portable gas -fired heating appliances located outdoors shall be in accordance with Sections 603 4 2 1 through 6034234 603.4.2.1 Location. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall be located in accordance with Sections 603 4 2 1 1 through 603 4 2 1 4 603.4.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances is prolbited in any of the following locations 1 Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container 82 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of ERmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE TOO REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Inside of tents, canopies and membrane struc- tures 3 On exterior balconies Exception: As allowed in Section 6 22 of NFPA 58 603.4.2.1.2 Clearance to buildings. Portable out- door gas -fired heating appliances shall be located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from buildings 603.4.2.1.3 Clearance to combustible materials. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall not be located beneath, or closer than 5 feet (1524 mm) to combustible decorations and combustible overhangs, awnings, sunshades or similar combusti- ble attachments to buildings 603.4.2.1.4 Proximity to exits. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall not be located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of exits or exit discharges 603.4.2.2 Installation and operation. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall be installed and oper- ated in accordance with Sections 603 4 2 2 1 through 6034224 603.4.2.2.1 Listing and approval. Only listed and approved portable outdoor gas -fired heating appli- ances utilizing a fuel gas container that is integral to the appliance shall be used 603.4.2.2.2 Installation and maintenance. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 603.4.2.2.3 Tip -over switch. Portable outdoor gas - fired heating appliances shall be equipped with a tilt or hp -over switch that automatically shuts off the flow of gas if the appliance is tilted more than 15 degrees (0 26 rad) from the vertical 603.4.2.2.4 Guard against contact. The heating element or combustion chamber of portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall be permanently guarded so as to prevent accidental contact by per- sons or material 603.4.2.3 Gas containers. Fuel gas containers for por- table outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall comply with Sections 603 4 2 3 1 through 603 4 2 3 4 603.4.2.3.1 Approved containers. Only approved DOTn or ASME gas containers shall be used 603.4.2.3.2 Container replacement. Replacement of fuel gas containers in portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall not be conducted while the public is present 603.4.2.3.3 Container capacity. The maximum individual capacity of gas containers used in con- nection with portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg) 603.4.2.3.4 Indoor storage prohibited. Gas con- tainers shall not be stored inside of buildings except in accordance with Section 6109 9 603.5 Heating appliances. Heating appliances shall be listed and shall comply with Sections 603 5 1 and 603 5 2 603.5.1 Guard against contact. The heating element or combustion chamber shall be permanently guarded so as to prevent accidental contact by persons or material 603.5.2 Heating appliance installation and mainte- nance. Heating appliances shall be installed and main- tained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 70 603.6 Chimneys and appliances. Chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks or similar devices for conveying smoke or hot gases to the outer au and the stoves, furnaces, fireboxes or boilers to which such devices are connected, shall be main- tained so as not to create a fire hazard 603.6.1 Masonry chimneys. Masonry chimneys that, upon inspection, are found to be without a flue liner and that have open mortar joints which will permit smoke or gases to be discharged into the building, or which are cracked as to be dangerous, shall be repaired or relined with a listed chimney liner system installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or a flue lining sys- tem installed in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code and appropriate for the intended class of chimney service 603.6.2 Metal chimneys. Metal chimneys that are cor- roded or improperly supported shall be repaired or replaced 603.6.3 Decorative shrouds. Decorative shrouds installed at the tenmmation of factory -built chimneys shall be removed except where such shrouds are listed and labeled for use with the specific factory -built chimney system and are installed in accordance with the chimney manufac- turer's instructions 603.6.4 Factory -built chimneys. Existing factory -built chimneys that are damaged, corroded or improperly sup- ported shall be repaired or replaced 603.6.5 Connectors. Existing chimney and vent connec- tors that are damaged, corroded or improperly supported shall be repaired or replaced 603.7 Discontinuing operation of unsafe heating appli- ances. The fire code official is authorized to order that mea- sures be taken to prevent the operation of any existing stove, oven, furnace, incinerator, boiler or any other heat -producing device or appliance found to be defective or in violation of code requirements for existing appliances after giving notice to this effect to any person, owner, firm or agent or operator in charge of the same The fire code official is authorized to take measures to prevent the operation of any device or appli- ance without notice when inspection shows the existence of an immediate fire hazard or when imperiling human life The defective device shall remain withdrawn from service until all necessary repairs or alterations have been made 603.7.1 Unauthorized operation. It shall be a violation of this code for any person, user, firm or agent to continue the utilization of any device or appliance (the operation of 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 83 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS which has been discontinued or ordered discontinued in accordance with Section 603 7) unless written authority to resume operation is given by the fire code official Remov- ing or breaking the means by which operation of the device is prevented shall be a violation of this code 603.8 Incinerators. Commercial, industrial and residential - type incinerators and chimneys shall be constructed in accor- dance with the International Building Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code 603.8.1 Residential incinerators. Residential incinerators shall be of an approved type 603.8.2 Spark arrestor. Incinerators shall be equipped with an effective means for arresting sparks 603.8.3 Restrictions. Where the fire code official deter- mines that burning in incinerators located within 500 feet (152 m) of mountainous, brush or grass -covered areas will create an undue fire hazard because of atmospheric condi- tions, such burning shall be prohibited 603.8.4 Time of burning. Burning shall take place only during approved hours 603.8.5 Discontinuance. The fire code official is autho- rized to require incinerator use to be discontinued immedi- ately if the fire code official determmes that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding prop- erty or if the use of incinerators is determmed by the fire code official to constitute a hazardous condition 603.8.6 Flue -fed incinerators in Group I-2. In Group I-2 occupancies, the continued use of existing flue -fed incin- erators is prohibited 603.8.7 Incinerator inspections in Group I-2. Incmera- tors in Group I-2 occupancies shall be inspected not less than annually in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Inspection records shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the fire code official upon request 603.9 Gas meters. Above -ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier com- plying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS 604.1 Abatement of electrical hazards. Identified electrical hazards shall be abated Identified hazardous electrical condi- tions in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the responsible code official Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment that is modified or damaged and constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used 604.2 Illumination. Illumination shall be provided for ser- vice equipment areas, motor control centers and electrical panelboards 604.3 Working space and clearance. A working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be pro- vided in front of electrical service equipment Where the elec- trical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm), the working space shall be not less than the width of the equipment Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space Exceptions: 1 Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70 2 Access openings into attics or under -floor areas that provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches (559 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) 604.3.1 Labeling. Doors into electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign stating ELECTRICAL ROOM or similar approved wording The disconnecting means for each service, feeder or branch circuit originating on a switchboard or panel - board shall be legibly and durably marked to indicate its purpose unless such purpose is clearly evident Where buildings or structures are supplied by more than one power source, markings shall be provided at each service equipment location and at all interconnected electric power production sources identifying all electric power sources at the premises in accordance with NFPA 70 604.4 Multiplug adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfased plug strips or any other device not comply- ing with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited 604.4.1 Power tap design. Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, equipped with over - current protection, and shall be listed in accordance with UL 1363 604.4.2 Power supply. Relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle 604.4.3 Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage 604.5 Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817 Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environ- mental damage or physical impact Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors 604.5.1 Power supply. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multi - plug adapter and, except for approved multiplug extension cords, shall serve only one portable appliance 604.5.2 Ampacity. The ampacity of the extension cords shall be not less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord 604.5.3 Maintenance. Extension cords shall be main- tained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage 84 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAtOygoodomo-by any Ot Party o,AAmboema Romsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS 604.5.4 Grounding. Extension cords shall be grounded where serving grounded portable appliances 604.6 Unapproved conditions. Open junction boxes and open -wiring splices shall be prohibited Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes ' 604.7 Equipment and fixtures. Electrical equipment and fixtures shall be tested and listed by an approved agency and installed and maintained in accordance with all instructions included as part of such listing 604.8 Electrical motors. Electrical motors shall be main- tained free from excessive accumulations of oil, dirt, waste and debris 604.9 Temporary wiring. Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed 90 days Temporary wiring methods shall meet the applicable provisions of NITA 70 Exception: Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed during periods of con- struction, remodeling, repair or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment or similar activities 604.9.1 Attachment to structures. Temporary wiring attached to a structure shall be attached in an approved manner 604.10 Portable, electric space heaters. Where not prohib- ited by other sections of this code, portable, electric space heaters shall be permitted to be used in all occupancies in accordance with Sections 604 10 1 through 604 10 5 604.10.1 Listed and labeled. Only listed and labeled por- table, electric space heaters shall be used 604.10.2 Power supply. Portable, electric space heaters shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle 604.10.3 Extension cords. Portable, electric space heaters shall not be plugged into extension cords 604.10.4 Prohibited areas. Portable, electric space heat- ers shall not be operated within 3 feet (914 mm) of any combustible materials Portable, electric space heaters shall be operated only in locations for which they are listed 604.10.5 Group I-2 occupancies and ambulatory care facilities. Where used in Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities, portable, electric space heaters shall be limited to those having a heating element that cannot exceed a temperature of 212°F (100°C), and such heaters shall only be used in nonsleepmg staff and employee areas 604.11 Abandoned wiring in plenums. Abandoned cables in plenums that are able to be accessed without causing dam- age, or requiring demolition to the building, shall be tagged for future use or shall be removed SECTION 605 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION [MJ 605.1 Scope. Refrigeration systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 605.1.1 Refrigerants other than ammonia. Where a refrigerant other than ammonia is used, refrigeration sys- tems and the buildings in which such systems are installed shall be in accordance with ASHRAE 15 605.1.2 Ammonia refrigeration. Refrigeration systems using ammonia refrigerant and the buildings in which such systems are installed shall comply with IIAR-2 for system design and installation and IIAR-7 for operating proce- dures Decommissioning of ammonia refrigeration sys- tems shall comply with IIAR-8 [MJ 605.2 Refrigerants. The use and purity of new, recov- ered and reclaimed refrigerants shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code [MJ 605.3 Refrigerant classification. Refrigerants shall be classified in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. [MJ 605.4 Change in refrigerant type. A change in the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 605.5 Access. Access to refrigeration systems having a ' refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group Al or 30 pounds (14 kg) of any other group refrig- erant shall be provided for the fire department at all times as required by the fire code official 605.6 Testing of equipment. Refrigeration equipment and systems having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group Al or 30 pounds (14 kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be subject to periodic testing in accordance with Section 605 6 1 Records of tests shall be maintained Tests of emergency devices or systems required by this chapter shall be conducted by persons trained and qualified in refrigeration systems 605.6.1 Periodic testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be periodically tested in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions and as required by the fire code official 1 Treatment and flaring systems 2 Valves and appurtenances necessary to the operation of emergency refrigeration control boxes 3 Fans and associated equipment intended to operate emergency ventilation systems 4 Detection and alarm systems 605.7 Emergency signs. Refrigeration units or systems hav- ing a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group Al or 30 pounds (14 kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be provided with approved emergency signs, charts and labels in accordance with NITA 704 Haz- ard signs shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code for the classification of refrigerants listed therein 605.8 Refrigerant detection. Machinery rooms shall be provided with a refrigerant detector with an audible and vis- ible alarm Where ammonia is used as the refrigerant, detec- tion shall comply with IIAR 2 For refrigerants other than ammonia, refrigerant detection shall comply with Section 605 8 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 85 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS 605.8.1 Refrigerants other than ammonia. A detector, or a sampling tube that draws au to a detector, shall be provided at an approved location where refrigerant from a leak is expected to accumulate The system shall be designed to initiate audible and visible alarms inside of and outside each entrance to the refrigerating machinery room and transmit a signal to an approved location where the concentration of refrigerant detected exceeds the lesser of the following 1 The corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the International Mechanical Code for the refrigerant classification 2 Twenty-five percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) Detection of a refrigerant concentration exceeding the upper detection limit or 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL), whichever is lower, shall stop refrigerant equipment in the machinery room in accordance with Sec- tion 605 9 1 605.9 Remote controls. Where flammable refrigerants are used and compliance with Section 1106 of the International Mechanical Code is required, remote control of the mecham- cal equipment and appliances located in the machinery room as required by Sections 605 9 1 and 605 9 2 shall be provided at an approved location immediately outside the machinery room and adjacent to its principal entrance 605.9.1 Refrigeration system emergency shutoff. A clearly identified switch of the break -glass type or with an approved tamper -resistant cover shall provide off -only control of refrigerant compressors, refrigerant pumps and normally closed automatic refrigerant valves located in the machinery room Additionally, this equipment shall be automatically shut off when the refrigerant vapor concen- tration in the machinery room exceeds the vapor detector's upper detection limit or 25 percent of the LEL, whichever is lower 605.9.2 Ventilation system. A clearly identified switch of the break -glass type or with an approved tamper -resistant cover shall provide on -only control of the machinery room ventilation fans 605.10 Emergency pressure control system. Permanently installed refrigeration systems containing more than 6 6 pounds (3 kg) of flammable, toxic or highly toxic refrigerant or ammonia shall be provided with an emergency pressure control system in accordance with Sections 605 101 and 605 102 605.10.1 Automatic crossover valves. Each high- and intermediate -pressure zone in a refrigeration system shall be provided with a single automatic valve providing a crossover connection to a lower pressure zone Automatic crossover valves shall comply with Sections 605 10 1 1 through 605 10 1 3 605.10.1.1 Overpressure limit set point. Automatic crossover valves shall be arranged to automatically relieve excess system pressure to a lower pressure zone if the pressure in a high- or intermediate -pressure zone rises to within 90 percent of the set point for emergency pressure relief devices 605.10.1.2 Manual operation. Where required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation 605.10.1.3 System design pressure. Refrigeration sys- tem zones that are connected to a higher pressure zone by an automatic crossover valve shall be designed to safely contain the maximum pressure that can be achieved by interconnection of the two zones 605.10.2 Automatic emergency stop. An automatic emergency stop feature shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605 10 2 1 and 605 10 2 2 605.10.2.1 Operation of an automatic crossover valve. Operation of an automatic crossover valve shall cause all compressors on the affected system to imme- diately stop Dedicated pressure -sensing devices located immediately adjacent to crossover valves shall be permitted as a means for detenmming operation of a valve To ensure that the automatic crossover valve system provides a redundant means of stopping com- pressors in an overpressure condition, high-pressure cutout sensors associated with compressors shall not be used as a basis for determining operation of a crossover valve 605.10.2.2 Overpressure in low-pressure zone. The lowest pressure zone in a refrigeration system shall be provided with a dedicated means of detenmming a rise in system pressure to within 90 percent of the set point for emergency pressure relief devices Activation of the overpressure sensing device shall cause all compressors on the affected system to immediately stop 605.11 Storage, use and handling. Flammable and combus- tible materials shall not be stored in machinery rooms for refrigeration systems having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group Al or 30 pounds (14 kg) of any other group refrigerant Storage, use or han- dlmg of extra refrigerant or refrigerant oils shall be as required by Chapters 50, 53, 55 and 57 Exception: This provision shall not apply to spare parts, tools and incidental materials necessary for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the system 605.12 Discharge and termination of pressure relief and purge systems. Pressure relief devices, fusible plugs and purge systems discharging to the atmosphere from refrigera- tion systems containing flammable, toxic or highly toxic refrigerants or ammoma shall comply with Sections 605 12 2 through 605 12 4 605.12.1 Fusible plugs and rupture members. Dis- charge piping and devices connected to the discharge side of a fusible plug or rupture member shall have provisions to prevent plugging the pipe in the event the fusible plug or rupture member functions 605.12.2 Flammable refrigerants. Systems containing more than 66 pounds (3 kg) of flammable refrigerants having a density equal to or greater than the density of air 86 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I (fiTER 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere only through an approved treatment system in accordance with Section 605 12 5 or a flaring system in accordance with Section 605 12 6 Systems containing more than 6 6 pounds (3 kg) of flammable refrigerants having a density less than the density of au shall be permitted to discharge vapor to the atmosphere provided that the point of discharge is located outside of the structure at not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) above the adjoining grade level and not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from any window, ventilation opening or exit 605.12.3 Toxic and highly toxic refrigerants. Systems containing more than 6 6 pounds (3 kg) of toxic or highly toxic refrigerants shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere only through an approved treatment system in accordance with Section 605 12 5 or a flaring system in accordance with Section 605 12 6 605.12.4 Ammonia refrigerant. Systems containing more than 6 6 pounds (3 kg) of ammoma refrigerant shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere in accordance with one of the following methods 1 Directly to atmosphere where the fire code official determines, on review of an engineering analysis prepared in accordance with Section 104 7 2, that a fire, health or environmental hazard would not result from atmospheric discharge of ammoma 2 Through an approved treatment system in accor- dance with Section 605 12 5 3 Through a flaring system in accordance with Section 605 126 4 Through an approved ammonia diffusion system in accordance with Section 605 12 7 5 By other approved means Exception: Ammonia/water absorption systems con- taining less than 22 pounds (10 kg) of ammonia and for which the ammonia circuit is located entirely outdoors 605.12.5 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the allowable discharge concentration of the refrigerant gas to not more than 50 percent of the IDLH at the point of exhaust Treatment systems shall be in accordance with Chapter 60 605.12.6 Flaring systems. Flaring systems for incineration of flammable refrigerants shall be designed to incinerate the entire discharge The products of refrigerant incinera- tion shall not pose health or environmental hazards Incin- eration shall be automatic upon initiation of dis-charge, shall be designed to prevent blowback and shall not expose structures or materials to threat of fire Standby fuel, such as LP -gas, and standby power shall have the capacity to operate for one and one-half the required time for complete incineration of refrigerant in the system Standby electrical power, where required to complete the incineration pro- cess, shall be in accordance with Section 1203 605.12.7 Ammonia diffusion systems. Ammonia diffu- sion systems shall include a tank containing 1 gallon of water for each pound of ammonia (8 3 L of water for each 1 kg of ammoma) that will be released in 1 hour from the largest relief device connected to the discharge pipe The water shall be prevented from freezing The discharge pipe from the pressure relief device shall distribute ammoma in the bottom of the tank, but not lower than 33 feet (10 058 mm) below the maximum liquid level The tank shall con- tain the volume of water and ammonia without overflow - mg 605.13 Mechanical ventilation exhaust. Exhaust from mechanical ventilation systems serving refrigeration machin- ery rooms containing flammable, toxic or highly toxic refrig- erants, other than ammonia, capable of exceeding 25 percent of the LFL or 50 percent of the IDLH shall be equipped with approved treatment systems to reduce the discharge concen- trations to those values or lower Exception: Refrigeration systems containing Group A2L I complying with Section 605 17 605.14 Notification of refrigerant discharges. The fire code official shall be notified immediately when a discharge becomes reportable under state, federal or local regulations in accordance with Section 5003 3 1 605.15 Records. A record of refrigerant quantities brought into and removed from the premises shall be maintained [M] 605.16 Electrical equipment. Where refrigerant of Groups A2, A3, B2 and B3, as defined in the International Mechanical Code, are used, refrigeration machinery rooms shall conform to the Class I, Division 2 hazardous location classification requirements of NFPA 70 Exceptions: 1 Ammoma machinery rooms that are provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 1106 3 of the International Mechanical Code 2 Machinery rooms for systems containing Group A2L refrigerants that are provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 605 17 [M] 605.17 Special requirements for Group A21, refriger- ant machinery rooms. Machinery rooms with systems con - turning Group A2L refrigerants shall comply with Sections 605 17 1 through 605 17 3 Exception: Machinery rooms conforming to the Class 1, Division 2 hazardous location classification require- ments of NFPA 70 605.17.1 Refrigerant detection system. The machinery room shall be provided with a refrigerant detection sys- tem The refrigerant detection system shall be in accor- dance with Section 605 8 and all of the following 1 The detectors shall activate at or below a refrigerant concentration of 25 percent of the LFL 2 Upon activation, the detection system shall activate the emergency ventilation system in Section 605 17 3 3 The detection, signaling and control circuits shall be supervised [M] 605.17.2 Emergency ventilation system. An emer- gency ventilation system shall be provided at the mmJ- mum exhaust rate specified in ASHRAE 15 or Table 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 87 I I I I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS 605 17 2 Shut down of the emergency ventilation system shall be by manual means TABLE [MI 605.17.2 MINIMUM EXHAUST RATE REFRIGERANT 0 (m'lsec) 0 (cfm) R32 154 32,600 R143a 136 28,700 R444A 646 13,700 R444B 106 22,400 R445A 783 16,600 R446A 239 50,700 R447A 238 50,400 R451A 704 15,000 R451B 705 15,000 R1234yf 780 16,600 R1234ze(E) 592 12,600 [M] 605.17.3 Emergency ventilation system discharge. The point of discharge to the atmosphere shall be located outside of the structure at not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) above the adjoining grade level and not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from any window, ventilation opening or exit SECTION 606 ELEVATOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND FIRE SERVICE KEYS 606.1 Emergency operation. Existing elevators with a travel distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or more shall comply with the requirements in Chapter 11 New elevators shall be provided with Phase I emergency recall operation and Phase II emer- gency in -car operation in accordance with ASME A17 1/CSA B44 606.2 Standby power. In buildings and structures where standby power is required or furnished to operate an elevator, standby power shall be provided in accordance with Section 1203 Operation of the system shall be in accordance with Sections 606 2 1 through 606 2 4 606.2.1 Manual transfer. Standby power shall be manu- ally transferable to all elevators in each bank 606.2.2 One elevator. Where only one elevator is installed, the elevator shall automatically transfer to standby power within 60 seconds after failure of normal power 606.2.3 Two or more elevators. Where two or more ele- vators are controlled by a common operating system, all elevators shall automatically transfer to standby power within 60 seconds after failure of normal power where the standby power source is of sufficient capacity to operate all elevators at the same time Where the standby power source is not of sufficient capacity to operate all elevators at the same time, all elevators shall transfer to standby power in sequence, return to the designated landing and disconnect from the standby power source After all eleva- tors have been returned to the designated level, not less than one elevator shall remain operable from the standby power source 606.2.4 Machine room ventilation. Where standby power is connected to elevators, the machine room venti- lation or au conditioning shall be connected to the standby power source [BE] 606.3 Emergency signs. An approved pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each eleva- tor call station on all floors instructing occupants to use the exit stairways and not to use the elevators in case of fire The sign shall read IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR USE EXIT STAIRS Exceptions: 1 The emergency sign shall not be required for eleva- tors that are part of an accessible means of egress complying with Section 1009 4 2 The emergency sign shall not be required for eleva- tors that are used for occupant self -evacuation in accordance with Section 3008 of the International Building Code 606.4 Fire service access elevator lobbies. Where fire ser- vice access elevators are required by Section 3007 of the International Building Code, fire service access elevator lob- bies shall be maintained free of storage and furniture 606.5 Occupant evacuation elevator lobbies. Where occu- pant evacuation elevators are provided in accordance with Section 3008 of the International Builchng Code, occupant evacuation elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of stor- age and furniture 606.6 Water protection of hoistway enclosures. Methods to prevent water from infiltrating into a hoistway enclosure required by Section 3007 3 and Section 3008 3 of the Inter- national Building Code shall be maintained 606.7 Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved location for immediate use by the fire department 606.8 Standardized fire service elevator keys. Buildings with elevators equipped with Phase I emergency recall, Phase II emergency in -car operation, or a fire service access eleva- tor shall be equipped to operate with a standardized fire ser- vice elevator key approved by the fire code official Exception: The owner shall be permitted to place the building's nonstandardized fire service elevator keys in a key box installed in accordance with Section 506 1 2 606.8.1 Requirements for standardized fire service ele- vator keys. Standardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with all of the following 1 All fire service elevator keys within the jurisdiction shall be uniform and specific for the jurisdiction Keys shall be cut to a uniform key code 2 Fire service elevator keys shall be of a patent -pro- tected design to prevent unauthorized duplication 3 Fire service elevator keys shall be factory restricted by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized dis- 88 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° [ I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg P,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS tribution of key blanks Uncut key blanks shall not be permitted to leave the factory 4 Fire service elevator keys subject to these rules shall be engraved with the words "DO NOT DUPLI- CATE" 606.8.2 Access to standardized fire service keys. Access to standardized fire service elevator keys shall be restricted to the following 1 Elevator owners or their authorized agents 2 Elevator contractors 3 Elevator inspectors of the jurisdiction 4 Fire code officials of the jurisdiction 5 The fire department and other emergency response agencies designated by the fire code official 606.8.3 Duplication or distribution of keys. A person shall not duplicate a standardized fire service elevator key or issue, give, or sell a duplicated key unless in accordance with this code 606.8.4 Responsibility to provide keys. The building owner shall provide up to three standardized fire service elevator keys where required by the fire code official, upon installation of a standardized fire service key switch or switches in the building SECTION 607 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS [MJ 607.1 General. Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of the International Mechani- cal Code. [MJ 607.2 Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that pro- duce grease vapors Exceptions: Factory -built commercial exhaust hoods that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 710, and installed in accordance with Section 304 1 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be required to comply with Sections 507 1 5, 507 2 3, 507 2 5, 507 2 8, 507 3 1, 507 3 3, 507 4 and 507 5 of the International Mechanical Code Factory -built commercial cooking recirculating sys- tems that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 71013, and installed in accordance with Section 304 1 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be required to comply with Sections 507 1 5, 507 2 3, 507 2 5, 507 2 8, 507 3 1, 507 3 3, 507 4 and 507 5 of the International Mechanical Code Spaces in which such systems are located shall be considered to be kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with Table 403 3 1 1 of the International Mechanical Code For the purpose of determming the floor area required to be ventilated, each individ- ual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less than 100 square feet (9 3 in 2) 3 Where cooking appliances are equipped with inte- gral down -draft exhaust systems and such appli- ances and exhaust systems are listed and labeled for the application in accordance with NFPA 96, a hood shall not be required at or above them 4 A Type I hood shall not be required for an electric cooking appliance where an approved testing agency provides documentation that the appliance effluent contains 5 mg/m' or less of grease when tested at an exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm (0 236 m'/s) in accor- dance with UL 710B 607.3 Operations and maintenance. Commercial cooking systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance with Sections 607 3 1 through 607 3 4 607.3.1 Ventilation system. The ventilation system in connection with hoods shall be operated at the required rate of air movement, and grease filters listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1046 shall be in place where equip- ment under a kitchen grease hood is used 607.3.2 Grease extractors. Where grease extractors are installed, they shall be operated when the commercial -type cooking equipment is used 607.3.3 Cleaning. Hoods, grease -removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Sections 607 3 3 1 through 607 3 3 3 607.3.3.1 Inspection. Hoods, grease -removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be inspected at intervals specified in Table 607 3 3 1 or as approved by the fire code official. Inspections shall be completed by qualified individuals TABLE 607.3.3.1 COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEM INSPECTION FREQUENCY TYPE OF COOKING OPERATIONS FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION High -volume cooking operations such as 24- hour cooking, charbroiling or wok cooking 3 months Low -volume cooking operations such as places of religious worship, seasonal 12 months businesses and senior centers Coolang operations utilizing solid fuel- 1 month burring coolang appliances All other cooking operations 6 months 607.3.3.2 Grease accumulation. If during the mspec- tion it is found that hoods, grease -removal devices, fans, ducts or other appurtenances have an accumula- tion of grease, such components shall be cleaned in accordance with ANSFIKECA C10 607.3.3.3 Records. Records for inspections shall state the individual and company performing the inspection, a description of the inspection and when the inspection took place Records for cleanings shall state the mdi- vidual and company performing the cleaning and when 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 89 I I l I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS the cleaning took place Such records shall be com- pleted after each inspection or cleaning and maintained 607.3.3.3.1 Tags. When a commercial kitchen hood or duct system is inspected, a tag containing the ser- vice provider name, address, telephone number and date of service shall be provided in a conspicuous location Prior tags shall be covered or removed 607.3.4 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire- extmguislung systems protecting commercial cooking sys- tems shall be serviced as required in Section 904 12 5 607.4 Appliance connection to building piping. Gas -fired commercial cooking appliances installed on casters and appliances that are moved for cleaning and sanitation pur- poses shall be connected to the piping system with an appli- ance connector listed as complying with ANSI Z21 69 The commercial cooking appliance connector installation shall be configured in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions Movement of appliances with casters shall be limited by a restraining device installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturer's instructions SECTION 608 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING OIL STORAGE 608.1 General Storage of cooking oil (grease) in commer- cial cooking operations utilizing above -ground tanks with a capacity greater than 60 gal (227 L) installed within a build- ing shall comply with Sections 610 2 through 610 7 and NFPA 30 For purposes of this section, cooking oil shall be classified as a Class IIIE liquid unless otherwise determined by testing 608.2 Metallic storage tanks. Metallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 142 or UL 80, and shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions 608.3 Nonmetallic storage tanks. Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 2152 and shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions Tank capacity shall not exceed 200 gallons (757 L) per tank 608.4 Cooking oil storage system components. Cooking oil storage system components shall include but are not limited to piping, connections, fittings, valves, tubing, hose, pumps, vents and other related components used for the transfer of cooking oil, and are permitted to be of either metallic or non- metallic construction 608.4.1 Design standards. The design, fabrication and assembly of system components shall be suitable for the working pressures, temperatures and structural stresses to be encountered by the components 608.4.2 Components in contact with heated oil. System components that come in contact with heated cooking oil shall be rated for the maximum operating temperatures expected in the system 608.5 Tank venting. Normal and emergency venting shall be provided for cooking oil storage tanks 608.5.1 Normal vents. Normal vents shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall have a minimum effective area not smaller than the largest filling or withdrawal connection Normal vents shall be permitted to vent inside the building 608.5.2 Emergency vents. Emergency relief vents shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall be in the form of a device or devices that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by an exposure fire For nonmetallic tanks, the emergency relief vent shall be allowed to be in the form of construction Emergency vents shall be permitted to vent inside the building 608.6 Heating of cooking oil. Electrical equipment used for heating cooking oil in cooking oil storage systems shall be listed to UL 499 and shall comply with NFPA 70 Use of electrical immersion heaters shall be prohibited in nonmetal- lic tanks 608.7 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment used for the operation of cooking oil storage systems shall comply with NFPA 70 SECTION 609 HYPERBARIC FACILITIES 609.1 General. Hyperbaric facilities shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 99 609.2 Records. Records shall be maintained of all testing and repair conducted on the hyperbaric chamber and associated devices and equipment Records shall be available to the fire code official 90 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 7 provides requirements to maintain the fire -resistance ratings of building elements and to limit fire spread Sec- tion 701 addresses the maintenance of and owner's responsibility for construction elements such as fire barriers and smoke barriers The rest of the chapter deals with various aspects that also must be maintained to achieve overall fire resistance of the main fire- and smoke -resistive features These include penetrations, joint protection, door and window openings, and duct and air transfer opening protection SECTION 701 GENERAL 701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the inspection and maintenance of the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance, fire -resistance - rated construction separation of adjacent spaces and con- struction installed to resist the passage of smoke to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings New buildings shall com- ply with the International Building Code 701.2 Fire -resistance -rated construction. The fire-resis- lance rating of the following fire -resistance -rated construc- tion shall be maintained 1 Structural members 2 Exterior walls 3 Eire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions 4 Horizontal assemblies 5 Shaft enclosures 701.2.1 Hanging displays. The hanging and displaying of salable goods and other decorative materials from acousti- cal ceiling systems that are part of a fire -resistance -rated horizontal assembly shall be prohibited 701.3 Smoke barriers. The fire -resistance rating and smoke -resistant characteristics of smoke barriers shall be maintained 701.4 Smoke partitions. The smoke -resistant characteristics of smoke partitions shall be maintained 701.5 Maintaining protection. Materials, systems and devices used to repair or protect breaches and openings in fire -resistance -rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained in accor- dance with Sections 703 through 707 701.6 Owner's responsibility. The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire -resistance -rated construction, construction installed to resist the passage of smoke and the construction included in Sections 703 through 707 Such con- struction shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained Where concealed, such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling the or similar mov- able entry to the space 701.7 Unsafe conditions. Where any components in this chapter are not maintained and do not function as intended or do not have the fire resistance or the resistance to the passage of smoke required by the code under which the building was constructed, remodeled or altered, such components) or por- tion thereof shall be deemed an unsafe condition, in accor- dance with Section 111 1 1 Components or portions thereof determined to be unsafe shall be repaired or replaced to con- form to that code under which the building was constructed, remodeled, altered or this chapter, as deemed appropriate by the fire code official Where the condition of components is such that any build- ing, structure or portion thereof presents an imminent danger to the occupants of the building, structure or portion thereof, the fire code official shall act in accordance with Section 1112 SECTION 702 DEFINITIONS 702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 DRAFTSTOP. FIREBLOCKING. FIRE-RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEM. MEMBRANE -PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM. OPENING PROTECTIVE. SMOKE BARRIER. SMOKE PARTITION. THROUGH -PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM. SECTION 703 PENETRATIONS 703.1 Maintaining protection. Materials and firestop sys- tems used to protect membrane and through penetrations in fire -resistance -rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained The materials and firestop systems shall be securely attached to or bonded to 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 91 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES the construction being penetrated with no openings visible through or into the cavity of the construction Where the sys- tem design number is known, the system shall be inspected to the listing criteria and manufacturer's installation instructions SECTION 704 JOINTS AND VOIDS 704.1 Maintaining protection. Where required when the building was originally constructed, materials and systems used to protect Joints and voids in the following locations shall be maintained The materials and systems shall be securely attached to or bonded to the adjacent construction, without openings visible through the construction 1 Joints in or between fire -resistance -rated walls, floors or floor/ceiling assemblies and roof or roof/ceiling assemblies 2 Joints in smoke barriers 3 Voids at the intersection of a horizontal floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall 4 Voids at the intersection of a horizontal smoke barrier and an exterior curtain wall 5 Voids at the intersection of a nonfire-resistance-rated floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall 6 Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and an exterior curtain wall 7 Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and a nonfire-resistance-rated roof assembly Unprotected Joints and voids do not need to be protected where such jomts and voids were not required to be protected when the building was originally constructed 704.2 Opening protectives. Where openings are required to be protected, opening protectives shall be maintained self - closing or automatic -closing by smoke detection Existing fusible -link -type automatic door -closing devices are permit- ted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135°F (57°C) SECTION 705 DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS 705.1 General. Where required when the building was origi- nally constructed, opening protectives installed infire-resis- tance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with this section 705.2 Inspection and maintenance. Opening protectives in fire -resistance -rated assemblies shall be inspected and main- tained in accordance with NFPA 80 Opening protectives in smoke barriers shall be inspected and maintained in accor- dance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 Openings in smoke par- titions shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 105 Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked, obstructed, or otherwise made inopera- ble Fusible links shall be replaced promptly whenever fused or damaged Opening protectives and smoke and draft control doors shall not be modified 705.2.1 Labeling requirements. Where approved by the fire code official, the application of field -applied labels associated with the maintenance of opening protectives shall follow the requirements of the approved third -party certification organization accredited for listing the opening protective 705.2.2 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire I door in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high to read as follows 1 For doors designed to be kept normally open FIRE DOOR DONOTBLOCK 2 For doors designed to be kept normally closed FIRE DOORKEEPCLOSED 705.2.3 Hold -open devices and closers. Hold -open devices and automatic door closers, where provided, shall be maintained During the period that such device is out of service for repairs, the door it operates shall remain in the closed position 705.2.4 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close ' from the full -open position and latch automatically 705.2.5 Smoke- and heat -activated doors. Smoke -acti- vated doors shall be maintained to self -close or automati- cally close upon detection of smoke Existing fusible -link - type automatic door -closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135°F (57°C) 705.2.6 Testing. Horizontal and vertical sliding and roll- ing fire doors shall be inspected and tested annually to confirm proper operation and full closure Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained SECTION 706 DUCT AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS 706.1 Maintaining protection. Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 Other products or materials used to protect the openings for ducts and au trans- fer openings shall be securely attached to or bonded to the construction containing the duct or air transfer opening, with- out visible openings through or into the cavity of the con- struction Any damaged products or materials protecting duct and air transfer openings shall be repaired, restored or replaced 706.2 Unprotected openings. Unprotected duct and air transfer openings in fire -resistance -rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be protected so as to comply with requirements that were in effect when the building was constructed SECTION 707 CONCEALED SPACES 707.1 Fireblocking and draftstopping. Requiredfirebloc- ing and draftstopping in combustible concealed spaces shall be maintained to provide continuity and integrity of the con- struction 92 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS User note: About this chapter. Chapter 8 provides requirements for interior finishes, decorative materials and furnishings in new and existing buildings so that they do not significantly add to or create fire hazards in buildings The provisions tend to focus on occupancies with specific risk char- acteristics, such as vulnerability of occupants, density of occupants, lack of familiarity with the building and societal expectations of impor- tance This chapter is consistent with Chapter 8 of the International Building Code°, which regulates the interior finishes and decorative materials of new buildings SECTION 801 GENERAL 801.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern inte- rior finish, interior trim, furniture, furnishings, decorative materials and decorative vegetation in buildings Existing buildings shall comply with Sections 803 through 808 New buildings shall comply with Sections 804 through 808, and Section 803 of the International Building Code SECTION 802 DEFINITIONS 802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FLAME SPREAD. FLAME SPREAD INDEX. INTERIOR FLOOR -WALL BASE. SITE -FABRICATED STRETCH SYSTEM. SMOKE -DEVELOPED INDEX. SECTION 803 INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH IN EXISTING BUILDINGS 803.1 General. The provisions of this section shall limit the allowable fire performance and smoke development of inte- rior wall and ceiling finishes in existing buildings based on location and occupancy classification Interior wall and ceil- ing finishes shall be classified in accordance with Section 803 of the International Building Code Such materials shall be classified in accordance with NFPA 286, as indicated in Sec- tion 803 1 1, or in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, as indicated in Section 803 12 Materials tested in accordance with Section 803 1 1 shall not be required to be tested in accordance with Section 803 1 2 803.1.1 Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified in accordance with NFPA 286 and tested in accordance with Section 8031 1 1 Materials complying with Section 8031 1 1 shall be considered to comply with the requirements of Class A specified in Section 803 1 2 803.1.1.1 Acceptance criteria for NFPA 286. The interior finish shall comply with the following 1 During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling 2 The flame shall not spread to the outer extremity of the sample on any wall or ceiling 3 Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286, shall not occur 4 The peak heat release rate throughout the test shall not exceed 800 kW 5 The total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 1,000 m' 803.1.2 Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be classified in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 Such interior finish materials shall be grouped in the following classes in accordance with their flame spread and smoke -developed indices Class A Flame spread index 0-25, smoke -developed index 0- 450 Class B Flame spread index 26-75, smoke -developed index 0- 450 Class C Flame spread index 76-200, smoke -developed index 0- 450 Exception: Materials tested in accordance with Section 803 1 1 and as indicated in Sections 803 1 3 through 803 15 803.1.3 Interior wall and ceiling finish materials with specific requirements. The materials indicated in Sec- tions 803 4 through 803 15 shall be tested as indicated in the corresponding sections 803.2 Stability. Interior finish materials regulated by this chapter shall be applied or otherwise fastened in such a man- ner that such materials will not readily become detached where subjected to room temperatures of 200°F (93°C) for not less than 30 minutes 803.3 Interior finish requirements based on occupancy. Interior wall and ceiling finish shall have a flame spread index not greater than that specified in Table 803 3 for the group and location designated Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286, and meeting the acceptance criteria of Section 803 1 1 1, shall be used where a Class A classification in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 is required 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 93 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS 803.4 Fire -retardant coatings. The required flame spread or smoke -developed index of surfaces in existing buildings shall be allowed to be achieved by application of approved fire - retardant coatings, paints or solutions to surfaces having a flame spread index exceeding that allowed Such applications shall comply with NFPA 703 and the required fire -retardant properties shall be maintained or renewed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions The fire -retardant paint, coating or solution shall have been assessed by testing over the same substrate to be used in the application 803.5 Textile wall coverings. Where used as interior wall finish materials, textile wall coverings, including materials having a woven, nonwoven, napped, tufted, looped or similar surface, shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the product mounting system, including adhesive, and shall comply with the requirements of Section 803 1 1, 803 5 1 or 80352 803.5.1 Room corner test for textile wall coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings. Textile wall coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings shall meet the criteria of Section 803 5 1 1 when tested in the manner intended for use in accordance with the Method B protocol of NFPA 265 using the product mounting system, including adhesive Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2404 803.5.1.1 Acceptance criteria for NFPA 265 Method B test protocol. Where testing to NFPA 265, the inte- rior finish shall comply with the following 1 During the 40-kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling 2 The flame shall not spread to the outer extremi- ties of the samples on the 8-foot by 12-foot (203 by 305 mm) walls 3 Flashover, as defined in NFPA 265, shall not occur For newly introduced wall coverings, the total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 1,000 m' TABLE 803.3 INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY" SPRINKLERED' NONSPRINKLERED GROUP Interior exi[s[ainvays and ramps and exit passageways' ° Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps Rooms and enclosed spaces` Interior exit stairways and ramps and exit passageways'° Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps Roomsantl enclosed spaces` A-1 andA-2 B B C A A B` A-3 , A-4, A-5 B B C A A C B, E, M, R-1, R-4 B CA C A 13- C F C C C B C C H B B Cg A A B I-1 B C C A B B I-2 B B BIL ' A A B I-3 A A C A A B I-4 B B BIL ' A A B R-2 C C C B B C R-3 C C C C C C S C C C B B C U No Restnctions No Restrictions For SI 1 inch = 25 4 mm, 1 square feet— 0 0929 m' a Class C interior finish materials shall be allowed for wainscoting or paneling of not more than 1,000 square feet of applied surface area in the grade lobby where applied directly to a noncombustible base or over furring strips applied to a noncombustible base and fireblocked as required by Section 803 11 of the International Building Code b In exit enclosures of buildings less than three stones in height of other than Group I-3, Class B interior finish for nonspnnklered buildings and Class C for spnnklered buildings shall be permitted c Requirements for rooms and enclosed spaces shall be based on spaces enclosed by partitions Where a fire -resistance rating is required for structural elements, the enclosing partitions shall extend from the floor to the ceding Partitions that do not comply with this shall be considered as enclosing spaces and the rooms or spaces on both sides shall be considered as one In determining the applicable requirements for rooms and enclosed spaces, the specific occupancy thereof shall be the governing factor regardless of the group classification of the building or structure d Lobby areas in Group A-1, A-2 and A-3 occupancies shall be not less than Class B materials e Class C interior finish materials shall be allowed in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 persons or less f In places of religious worship, wood used for ornamental purposes, trusses, paneling or chancel furnishing shall be allowed g Class B material is required where the building exceeds two stones It Class C interior finish materials shall be allowed in administrative spaces l Class C interior finish materials shall be allowed in rooms with a capacity of four persons or less I Class B materials shall be allowed as wainscoting extending not more than 48 inches above the finished floor in corridors k Finish materials as provided for in other sections of this code I Applies where the vertical exits, exit passageways, corridors or rooms and spaces are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 in Corridors in ambulatory care facilities shall have a Class B or better interior finish material 94 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( fiTER 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomo,, oAt y Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS 803.5.2 Acceptance criteria for wall and ceiling cover- ings. Textile wall and ceiling coverings shall have a Class A flame spread index in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, and be protected by an automatic sprinkler sys- tem installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2404 803.6 Textile ceiling coverings. Where used as interior ceiling finish materials, textile ceiling coverings, including materials having a woven, nonwoven, napped, tufted, looped or similar surface and carpet or similar textile materials, shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the product mounting sys- tem, including adhesive, and shall comply with the require- ments of Section 803 1 1 or 803 5 2 803.7 Expanded vinyl wall coverings. Where used as inte- rior wall finish materials, expanded vinyl wall coverings shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the product mounting system, including adhesive, and shall comply with the requirements of Section 803 1 1, 803 5 1 or 803 5 2 803.8 Expanded vinyl ceiling coverings. Where used as interior ceiling finish materials, expanded vinyl ceiling cover- ings shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the product mounting system, including adhesive, and shall com- ply with the requirements of Section 803 1 1 or 803 5 2 [BF] 803.9 High -density polyethylene (HDPE) and poly- propylene (PP). Where high -density polyethylene or poly- propylene is used as an interior finish, it shall comply with Section 803 1 1 [BF] 803.10 Site -fabricated stretch systems. Where used as newly installed interior wall or interior ceiling finish materi- als, site -fabricated stretch systems containing all three com- ponents described in the definition in Chapter 2 shall be tested in the manner intended for use, and shall comply with the requirements of Section 803 1 1 or 803 1 2 If the materi- als are tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, spec - linen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2573 803.11 Foam plastic materials. Foam plastic materials shall not be used as interior wall and ceiling finish unless specifi- cally allowed by Section 803 11 1 or 803 11 2 Foam plastic materials shall not be used as interior trim unless specifically allowed by Section 804 2 803.11.1 Foam plastic combustibility characteristics. Foam plastic materials shall be allowed on the basis of fire tests that substantiate their combustibility characteristics for the use intended under actual fire conditions, as indi- cated in Section 2603 9 of the International Building Code This section shall apply both to exposed foam plas- tics and to foam plastics used in conjunction with a textile or vinyl facing or cover 803.11.2 Thermal barrier for foam plastics. Foam plas- tic material shall be allowed if it is separated from the inte- rior of the building by a thermal barrier in accordance with Section 2603 4 of the International Building Code 803.12 Facings or wood veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate. Facings or veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate shall comply with one of the following 1 The facing or veneer shall meet the criteria of Section 803 1 1 when tested in accordance with NFPA 286 ' using the product mounting system, including adhesive, described in Section 5 8 9 of NFPA 286 2 The facing or veneer shall have a Class A, B or C flame spread index and smoke -developed index based on the requirements of Table 803 3, in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2404 803.13 Laminated products factory produced with an attached wood substrate. Laminated products factory pro- duced with an attached wood substrate shall comply with one of the following 1 The laminated product shall meet the criteria of Section 803 1 1 when tested in accordance with NFPA 286 using the product mounting system, including adhesive, of actual use 2 The laminated product shall have a Class A, B or C flame spread index and smoke -developed index based on the requirements of Table 803 3, in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2579 803.14 Thickness exemption. Materials having a thickness less than 0 036 inch (0 9 mm) applied directly to the surface of walls or ceilings shall not be required to be tested 803.15 Heavy timber exemption. Exposed portions of build- ing elements complying with the requirements of Type IV construction in accordance with the International Building Code shall not be subject to interior finish requirements SECTION 804 INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING TRIM AND INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS 804.1 Interior trim. Combustible trim in new and existing buildings, excluding handrails and guards, shall not exceed 10 percent of the specific wall or ceiling areas to which it is attached Other than foam plastic, material used as interior trim shall comply with Section 8041 1 or 8041 2 Foam plastic used as interior trim shall comply with Section 804 2 804.1.1 Testing in accordance with NFPA 286. Interior trim material shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 and comply with the acceptance criteria in Section 803 1 1 1 Where the interior trim material has been tested as an interior finish in accordance with NFPA 286 and com- plies with the acceptance criteria in Section 803 1 1 1, it shall not be required to be tested for flame spread index and smoke -developed index in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 804.1.2 Testing in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Material, other than foam plastic, used as interior trim shall have mimmum Class C flame spread and smoke -devel- oped indices, when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, as described in Section 803 12 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 95 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS ' 804.2 Foam plastic interior trim. Foam plastic used as inte- rior trim shall comply with Sections 804 2 1 through 804 2 4 804.2.1 Density. The minimum density of the interior trim shall be 20 pounds per cubic foot (320 kg/m') 804.2.2 Thickness. The maximum thickness of the mte- nor trim shall be V, inch (12 7 mm) and the maximum width shall be 8 inches (203 mm) 804.2.3 Area limitation. The interior trim shall not consti- tute more than 10 percent of the specific wall or ceiling area to which it is attached 804.2.4 Flame spread. The flame spread index shall not exceed 75 where tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 The smoke -developed index shall not be limited Exception: Where the interior trim material has been tested as an interior finish in accordance with NFPA 286 and complies with the acceptance criteria in Sec- tion 803 1 1 1, it is not required to be tested for flame spread index in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 804.3 New interior floor finish. New interior floor finish and floor covering materials in new and existing buildings shall comply with Sections 804 3 1 through 804 3 3 2 Exception: Floor finishes and coverings of a traditional type, such as wood, vinyl, linoleum or terrazzo, and resil- ient floor covering materials that are not composed of fibers 804.3.1 Classification. Interior floor finish and floor cov- ering materials required by Section 804 3 3 2 to be of Class I or II materials shall be classified in accordance with ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 The classification referred to herein corresponds to the classifications deter- mined by ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 as follows Class I, 0 45 watts/cm' or greater, Class II, 0 22 watts/cm' or greater 804.3.2 Testing and identification. Interior floor finish and floor covering materials shall be tested by an approved agency in accordance with ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 and identified by a hang tag or other suitable method so as to identify the manufacturer or supplier and style, and shall indicate the interior floor finish or floor covering classification in accordance with Section 804 3 1 Carpet -type floor coverings shall be tested as pro- posed for use, including underlayment Test reports con- firming the information provided in the manufacturer's product identification shall be furnished to the fire code official upon request 804.3.3 Interior floor finish requirements. New interior floor coverings materials shall comply with Sections 804 3 3 1 and 804 3 3 2, and interior floor finish materials shall comply with Section 804 3 1 804.3.3.1 Pill test In all occupancies, new floor cover - mg materials shall comply with the requirements of the DOC FF-1 "pill test' (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or of ASTM D2859 materials in enclosures for stairways and ramps, exit passageways, corridors and rooms or spaces not sepa- rated from corridors by full -height partitions extending from the floor to the underside of the ceiling shall with- stand a minimum critical radiant flux The minimum critical radiant flux shall be not less than Class I in Groups I-1, I-2 and I-3 and not less than Class II in Groups A, B, E, H, I-4, M, R-1, R-2 and S Exception: Where a building is equipped through- out with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, Class II materials shall be permitted in any area where Class I materials are required and materials complying with DOC FF-1 "pill test" (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or with ASTM D2859 shall be permitted in any area where Class II materials are required 804.4Interior floor -wall base. Interior floor -wall base that is 6 inches (152 mm) or less in height shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 and shall be not less than Class II Where a Class I floor finish is required, the floor -wall base shall be Class I The classification referred to herein corresponds to the classifications deter- mined by ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 as follows Class I, 0 45 watt/cm' or greater, Class II, 0 22 watts/cm2 or greater Exception: Interior trim materials that comply with Sec- tion 804 1 SECTION 805 UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS 805.1 Group I-1, Condition 2. The requirements in Sections 805 1 1 through 805 1 2 shall apply to facilities in Group I-1, Condition 2 805.1.1 Upholstered furniture. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 1 1 1 through 805 1 1 3 805.1.1.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes as determmed by tests conducted in accor- dance with one of the following 1 Mocked -up composites of the upholstered fumJ- ture shall have a char length not exceeding 1 5 inches (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261 2 The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260 805.1.1.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1537 or Cah- fomia Technical Bulletin 133, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single uphol- stered furniture item shall not exceed 80 kW 804.3.3.2 Minimum critical radiant flux. In all occu- Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or pancies, new interior floor finish and floor covering spaces protected by an approved automatic 96 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odim).(Dby of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I (firill PETER 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 The total heat released by the single upholstered furniture item during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 megaloules (MJ) Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 805.1.1.3 Identification. Upholstered furniture shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirming com- pliance with the requirements of Sections 805 1 1 1 and 805112 805.1.2 Mattresses. Newly introduced mattresses shall meet the requirements of Sections 8051 21 through 805123 805.1.2.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced mattresses shall be shown to resist ignition by ciga- rettes as determmed by tests conducted in accordance with DOC 16 CFR Part 1632 and shall have a char length not exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) 805.1.2.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced mat- tresses shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1590 or California Technical Bulletin 129, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single mat- tress shall not exceed 100 kW Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 2 The total heat released by the single mattress during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 805.1.2.3 Identification. Mattresses shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirming compliance with the requirements of Sections 805 2 2 1 and 805 2 2 2 805.2 Group I-2 and Group B ambulatory care facilities. The requirements in Sections 805 2 1 through 805 2 2 shall apply to Group I-2 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities 805.2.1 Upholstered furniture. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 2 1 1 through 805 2 13 805.2.1.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes as determmed by tests conducted in accor- dance with one of the following (a) mocked -up com- posites of the upholstered furniture shall have a char length not exceeding 1 5 inches (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261 or (b) the components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260 Exception: Upholstered furniture belonging to the patients in sleeping rooms of Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancies provided that a smoke detector is I installed in such rooms Battery -powered, single - station smoke alarms shall be allowed 805.2.1.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1537 or CaIJ- fomia Technical Bulletin 133, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single uphol- stered furniture item shall not exceed 80 kW Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 The total heat released by the single upholstered furniture item during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 805.2.1.3 Identification. Upholstered furniture shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirm mg com- pliance with the requirements of Sections 805 2 1 1 and 805212 805.2.2 Mattresses. Newly introduced mattresses shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 2 2 1 through 805223 805.2.2.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced mattresses shall be shown to resist ignition by ciga- rettes as determmed by tests conducted in accordance with DOC 16 CFR Part 1632 and shall have a char length not exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) 805.2.2.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced mat- tresses shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1590 or California Technical Bulletin 129, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single mat- tress shall not exceed 100 kW Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 2 The total heat released by the single mattress during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 97 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS system installed in accordance with Section 805.3.2.2.2 Mass loss test. Newly introduced mat- 903 3 1 1 tresses shall have a mass loss not exceeding 15 per- 805.2.2.3 Identification. Mattresses shall bear the label cent of the initial mass of the mattress where tested of an approved agency, confirming compliance with in accordance with the test in Annex A3 of ASTM the requirements of Sections 805 2 2 1 and 805 2 2 2 F1085 805.3 Group I-3, detention and correction facilities. The 805.3.2.3 Identification. Mattresses shall bear the label requirements in Sections 805 3 1 through 805 3 2 shall apply of an approved agency, confirming compliance with to detention and correction facilities classified in Group I-3 the requirements of Sections 805 3 2 1 and 805 3 2 2 805.3.1 Upholstered furniture. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 3 1 1 through 805 3 1 3 805.3.1.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes as determined by tests conducted in accor- dance with one of the following 1 Mocked -up composites of the upholstered farm- ture shall have a char length not exceeding 1 5 inches (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261 2 The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260 805.3.1.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1537, as fol- lows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single uphol- stered furniture item shall not exceed 80 kW 2 The total heat released by the single upholstered furniture item during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ 805.3.1.3 Identification. Upholstered furniture shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirming com- pliance with the requirements of Sections 805 3 1 1 and 805312 805.3.2 Mattresses. Newly introduced mattresses shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 3 2 1 through 805323 805.3.2.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced mattresses shall be shown to resist ignition by ciga- rettes as determined by tests conducted in accordance with DOC 16 CFR Part 1632 and shall have a char length not exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) 805.3.2.2 Fire performance tests. Newly introduced mattresses shall be tested in accordance with Section 805 3 2 2 1 or 805 3 2 2 2 805.3.2.2.1 Heat release rate. Newly introduced mattresses shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1590 or California Technical Bulletin 129, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single mattress shall not exceed 100 kW 2 The total heat released by the single mattress during the first 10 in mutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ 805.4 Group R-2 college and university dormitories The requirements of Sections 805 4 1 through 805 4 2 3 shall apply to college and university dormitories classified in Group R-2, including decks, porches and balconies 805.4.1 Upholstered furniture. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 4 1 1 through 805 4 1 3 805.4.1.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes as determined by tests conducted in accor- dance with one of the following 1 Mocked -up composites of the upholstered fumJ- ture shall have a char length not exceeding 1'/ inches (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261 2 The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NITA 260 805.4.1.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced uphol- stered furniture shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1537 or Cah- fomia Technical Bulletin 133, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single uphol- stered furniture item shall not exceed 80 kW Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 The total heat released by the single upholstered furniture item during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ Exception: Upholstered furniture in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 805.4.1.3 Identification. Upholstered furniture shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirming com- pliance with the requirements of Sections 805 4 1 1 and 805412 805.4.2 Mattresses. Newly introduced mattresses shall meet the requirements of Sections 805 4 2 1 through 805423 805.4.2.1 Ignition by cigarettes. Newly introduced mattresses shall be shown to resist ignition by ciga- rettes as determined by tests conducted in accordance with DOC 16 CFR Part 1632 and shall have a char length not exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) 98 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,m Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS 805.4.2.2 Heat release rate. Newly introduced mat- tresses shall have limited rates of heat release when tested in accordance with ASTM E1590 or California Technical Bulletin 129, as follows 1 The peak rate of heat release for the single mat- tress shall not exceed 100 kW Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 2 The total heat released by the single mattress during the first 10 minutes of the test shall not exceed 25 MJ Exception: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 805.4.2.3 Identification. Mattresses shall bear the label of an approved agency, confirming compliance with the requirements of Sections 805 4 2 1 and 805 4 2 2 SECTION 806 NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS 806.1 Natural cut trees. Natural cut trees, where allowed by this section, shall have the trunk bottoms cut off not less than 0 5 inch (12 7 mm) above the original cut and shall be placed in a support device complying with Section 806 1 2 806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. Natural cut trees shall be prohibited within ambulatory care facilities and Group A, E, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies Exceptions: 1 Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 shall not be prohibited in Groups A, E, M, R-1 and R-2 2 Trees shall be allowed within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies 806.1.2 Support devices. The support device that holds the tree in an upright position shall be of a type that is sta- ble and that meets all of the following criteria 1 The device shall hold the tree securely and be of adequate size to avoid tipping over of the tree 2 The device shall be capable of containing a mini- mum two-day supply of water 3 The water level, when full, shall cover the tree stem not less than 2 inches (51 mm) The water level shall be maintained above the fresh cut and checked not less than once daily 806.1.3 Dryness. The tree shall be removed from the building whenever the needles or leaves fall off readily when a tree branch is shaken or if the needles are brittle and break when bent between the thumb and index finger The tree shall be checked daily for dryness 806.2 Obstruction of means of egress. The required width of any portion of a means of egress shall not be obstructed by decorative vegetation Natural cut trees shall not be located within an exit, corridor, or a lobby or vestibule 806.3 Open flame. Candles and open flames shall not be used on or near decorative vegetation Natural cut trees shall be kept a distance from heat vents and any open flame or heat -producing devices not less than the height of the tree 806.4 Electrical fixtures and wiring. The use of unlisted I electrical wiring and lighting on natural vegetation, including natural cut trees, shall be prohibited SECTION 807 DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND ARTIFICIAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION I IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS 807.1 General. The following requirements shall apply to all occupancies 1 Furnishings or decorative materials of an explosive or highly flammable character shall not be used 2 Fire -retardant coatings in existing buildings shall be maintained so as to retain the effectiveness of the treat- ment under service conditions encountered in actual use 3 Furnishings or other objects shall not be placed to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom or visi- bility thereof 4 The permissible amount of noncombustible decorative materials shall not be limited 807.2 Combustible decorative materials. In Groups A, B, E, I, M and R-1 and in dormitories in Group R-2, curtains, drap- eries, fabric hangings and other similar combustible decora- tive materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall comply with Section 807 3 and shall not exceed 10 percent of the spe- cific wall or ceiling area to which such materials are attached Fixed or movable walls and partitions, paneling, wall pads and crash pads applied structurally or for decoration, acousti- cal correction, surface insulation or other purposes shall be considered to be mtenor finish, shall comply with Section 803 and shall not be considered decorative materials or far- nishmgs Exceptions: 1 In auditoriums in Group A, the permissible amount of curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and similar combustible decorative material suspended from walls or ceilings shall not exceed 75 percent of the aggregate wall area where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, and where the material is installed in accordance with Section 803 15 of the International Building Code 2 In Group R-2 dormitories, within sleeping units and dwelling units, the permissible amount of curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and similar decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall not 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 99 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS exceed 50 percent of the aggregate wall areas where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 In Group B and M occupancies, the amount of com- bustible fabric partitions suspended from the ceiling and not supported by the floor shall comply with Section 807 3 and shall not be limited 4 The 10-percent limit shall not apply to curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and similar combustible decorative materials used as window coverings 807.3 Acceptance criteria and reports. Where required to exhibit improved fire performance, curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and other similar combustible decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall be tested by an approved agency and meet the flame propagation perfor- mance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appro- priate, of NFPA 701 or exhibit a maximum rate of heat release of 100 kW when tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source Reports of test results shall be prepared in accordance with the test method used and furnished to the fire code official upon request 807.4 Artificial decorative vegetation. Artificial decorative vegetation shall comply with this section and the require- ments of Sections 806 2 and 806 3 Natural decorative vege- tation shall comply with Section 806 Exception: Testing of artificial vegetation is not required in Group I-1, Group I-2, Condition 1, Group R-2, Group R-3, or Group R-4 occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1, where such artificial vegeta- tion complies with the following 1 Wreaths and other decorative items on doors shall not obstruct the door operation and shall not exceed 50 percent of the surface area of the door 2 Decorative artificial vegetation shall be limited to not more than 30 percent of the wall area to which it is attached 3 Decorative artificial vegetation not on doors or walls shall not exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in any dimension 807.4.1 Flammability. Artificial decorative vegetation shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701 Meeting such criteria shall be documented and certified by the manufacturer in an approved manner Alternatively, the artificial decorative vegetation shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source, and shall have a maximum heat release rate of 100 kW 807.4.2 Electrical fixtures and wiring on artificial vege- tation. The use of unlisted electrical wiring and lighting on artificial decorative vegetation shall be prohibited The use of electrical wiring and lighting on artificial trees con- structed entirely of metal shall be prohibited 807.5 Occupancy -based requirements. Occupancies shall comply with Sections 807 5 1 through 807 5 6 807.5.1 Group A. In Group A occupancies, the require- ments in Sections 807 5 1 1 through 807 5 1 4 shall apply 807.5.1.1 Foam plastics. Exposed foam plastic materi- als and unprotected materials containing foam plastic used for decorative purposes or stage scenery or exhibit booths shall have a maximum heat release rate of 100 kW when tested in accordance with UL 1975, or when tested in accordance with NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source Exceptions: 1 Individual foam plastic items or items contain - mg foam plastic where the foam plastic does not exceed 1 pound (0 45 kg) in weight 2 Cellular or foam plastic shall be allowed for trim in accordance with Section 804 2 807.5.1.2 Motion picture screens. The screens on which motion pictures are projected in new and exist - mg buildings of Group A shall either meet the flame propagation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701 or shall comply with the requirements for a Class B interior fin- ish in accordance with Section 803 of the International Building Code 807.5.1.3 Wood use in places of religious worship. In places of religious worship, wood used for ornamental purposes, trusses, paneling or chancel furnishing shall not be limited 807.5.1.4 Pyroxylin plastic. Imitation leather or other material consisting of or coated with a pyroxylin or similarly hazardous base shall not be used 807.5.2 Group E. Group E occupancies shall comply with Sections 807 5 2 1 through 807 5 2 3 807.5.2.1 Storage in corridors and lobbies. Clothing and personal effects shall not be stored in corridors and lobbies Exceptions: 1 Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Corridors protected by an approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with Section 907 3 Storage in metal lockers, provided the mim- mum required egress width is maintained 807.5.2.2 Artwork in corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area 807.5.2.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork and teach - mg materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached 807.5.3 Groups I-1 and I-2. In Group I-1 and I-2 occu- pancies, combustible decorative materials shall comply with Sections 807 5 3 1 through 807 5 3 4 100 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dby of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to Lie Ag,,vo ,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO, goodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg andoNyb,IyogT,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS 807.5.3.1 Group I-1 and I-2 Condition 1 within units. In Group I-1 and Group I-2 Condition 1 occu- pancies, equipped throughout with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, within sleeping units and dwelling units, combustible decorative materials placed on walls shall be limited to not more than 50 percent of the wall area to which they are attached 807.5.3.2 In Group I-1 and I-2, Condition 1 for areas other than within units. In Group I-1 and Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, combustible decorative materials placed on walls in areas other than within dwelling and sleeping units shall be lnntted to not more than 30 percent of the wall area to which they are attached 807.5.3.3 In Group I-2, Condition 2. In Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, combustible decorative materials placed on walls shall be limited to not more than 30 percent of the wall area to which they are attached 807.5.3.4 Other areas in Groups I-1 and I-2. In Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, in areas not equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler sys- tem, combustible decorative materials shall be of such limited quantities that a hazard of fire development or spread is not present 807.5.4 Group I-3. In Group I-3, combustible decorative materials are prolubited 807.5.5 Group I-4. Group I-4 occupancies shall comply with the requirements in Sections 807 5 5 1 through 807553 807.5.5.1 Storage in corridors and lobbies. Clothing and personal effects shall not be stored in corridors and lobbies Exceptions: 1 Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Corridors protected by an approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with Section 907 3 Storage in metal lockers, provided the mmi- mum required egress width is maintained 807.5.5.2 Artwork in corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area 807.5.5.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork and teach- ing materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached 807.5.6 Dormitories in Group R-2. In Group R-2 dormi- tories, within sleeping units and dwelling units, the com- bustible decorative materials shall be of limited quantities such that a hazard of fire development or spread is not present SECTION 808 FURNISHINGS OTHER THAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES OR DECORATIVE MATERIALS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS 808.1 Wastebaskets and linen containers in Group I-1, I-2 and I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facili- ties. Wastebaskets, linen containers and other waste contain- ers, including their lids, located in Group I-1, I-2 and I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation Metal wastebaskets and other metal waste containers with a capac- ity of 20 gallons (75 7 L) or more shall be listed in accor- dance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classified as a waste and linen collection room and constructed in accordance with Table 509 of the International Building Code Exception: Recycling containers complying with Section 808 12 are not required to be stored in waste and linen collection rooms 808.1.1 Capacity density. The average capacity density of containers located in an individual room or space, other than waste and linen collection rooms, shall not be greater than 0 5 gal/ft' (20 4 L/m ) 808.1.2 Recycling clean waste containers. Recycling clean waste containers, including their lids, shall not exceed an individual capacity of 96 gallons (363 L) 808.2 Waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons or more in Group R-2 college and university dormitories. Waste containers, including their lids, located in Group R-2 college and university dormitories, and with a capacity of 20 gallons (75 7 L) or more, shall be constructed of noncombus- tible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation Metal wastebaskets and other metal waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons (75 7 L) or more shall be listed in accordance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classi- fied as a waste and linen collection room constructed in accordance with Table 509 of the International Building Code 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 101 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS 808.3 Signs. Foam plastic signs that are not affixed to interior building surfaces shall have a maximum heat release rate of 150 kW when tested in accordance with UL 1975, or when tested in accordance with NFPA 289 using the 20-kW igni- tion source Exception: Where the aggregate area of foam plastic signs is less than 10 percent of the floor area or wall area of the room or space in which the signs are located, whichever is less, subject to the approval of the fire code official 808.4 Combustible lockers. Where lockers constructed of combustible materials are used, the lockers shall be consid- ered to be interior finish and shall comply with Section 803 Exception: Lockers constructed entirely of wood and non- combustible materials shall be permitted to be used wher- ever interior finish materials are required to meet a Class C classification in accordance with Section 803 1 2 102 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 9 prescribes the minimum requirements for active fire protection equipment systems to perform the functions of detecting a fire, alerting the occupants or fire department of fire emergency, mass notification, gas detection, controlling smoke and controlling or extinguishing the fire Generally, the requirements are based on the occupancy, the height and the area of the building, because these are the factors that most affect fire -fighting capabilities and the relative hazard of a specific building or portion thereof This chapter parallels and is sub- stantially duplicated in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code°, however, this chapter also contains periodic testing criteria that are not con- tained in the International Building Code In addition, the special fire protection system requirements based on use and occupancy found in Chapter 4 of the International Building Code are duplicated in this chapter as a user convenience SECTION 901 GENERAL 901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection systems 901.2 Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and cal- culations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation 901.2.1 Statement of compliance. Before requesting final approval of the installation, where required by the fire code official, the installing contractor shall furnish a written statement to the fire code official that the subject fire pro- tection system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the appropriate installa- tion standard Any deviations from the design standards shall be noted and copies of the approvals for such devia- tions shall be attached to the written statement 901.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 901.4Installation. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system Required systems shall be extended, altered or aug- mented as necessary to maintain and continue protection where the building is altered, remodeled or added to Alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with appli- cable standards 901.4.1 Required fire protection systems. Fire protection systems required by this code or the International Building Code shall be installed, repaired, operated, tested and main- tained in accordance with this code Afire protection sys- tem for wluch a design option, exception or reduction to the provisions of this code or the International Building Code has been granted shall be considered to be a required sys- tem 901.4.2 Nonrequired fire protection systems. Afire pro- tection system or portion thereof not required by this code or the International Building Code shall be allowed to be fur- nished for partial or complete protection provided that such installed system meets the applicable requirements of this code and the International Building Code 901.4.3 Fire areas. Where buildings, or portions thereof, are divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits established for requiring afire protection system in accor- dance with this chapter, such fire areas shall be separated by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Interna- honal Building Code, or both, having a fire -resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Section 707 3 10 of the Internahonal Builckng Code 901.4.4 Additional fire protection systems. In occupan- cies of a hazardous nature, where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazards of the occupancy, or where the fire code official detenmmes that access for fire appara- tus is unduly difficult, the fire code official shall have the authority to require additional safeguards Such safeguards include, but shall not be limited to, the following automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire- extmguislung systems, standpipe systems, or portable or fixed extinguishers Fire protection equipment required under this section shall be installed in accordance with this code and the applicable referenced standards 901.4.5 Appearance of equipment. Any device that has the physical appearance of life safety or fire protection equipment but that does not perform that life safety or fire protection function shall be prohibited 901.4.6 Pump and riser room size. Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufac- turer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equip- ment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such ele- ments of penmanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire -resistance -rated assembly Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment 901.4.6.1 Access. Automatic sprinkler system risers, fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready access Where located in a fire pump room or automatic 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 103 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARTS Ad ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS sprinkler system riser room, the door shall be permuted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times 901.4.6.2 Marking on access doors. Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign The let- tering shall be in contrasting color to the background Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) with a minimum stroke of/g inch (10 mm) 901.4.6.3 Environment. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be maintained at a temperature of not less than 40°F (4°C) Heating units shall be permanently installed 901.4.6.4 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination shall be provided in the automatic sprin- kler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms 901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection sys- tems, fire -extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code offi- cial The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing 901.5.1 Occupancy. It shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the required fire detection, alarm and suppression systems have been tested and approved 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection systems, fire -extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems and smoke and heat vents shall be main- tained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective Nonrequired fire pro- tection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed 901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table 901 6 1 TABLE 901.6.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS SYSTEM STANDARD Portable fire extingu shers NFPA 10 Carbon dioxide fire-extingmslung system NFPA 12 Halon 1301 fire-extingmslung systems NFPA 12A Dry -chemical extingmslung systems NFPA 17 Wet-cherrucal extinguishing systems NFPA 17A Water -based fire protection systems NFPA 25 Fire alarm systems NFPA 72 Smoke and heat vents NFPA 204 Water -Host systems NFPA 750 Clean -agent extingmslung systems NFPA 2001 Aerosol fire-extingmslung systems NFPA 2010 901.6.2 Integrated testing. Where two or more fire pro- tection or life safety systems are interconnected, the intended response of subordinate fire protection and life safety systems shall be verified when required testing of the initiating system is conducted In addition, integrated testing shall be performed in accordance with Sections 901 6 2 1 and 901 6 2 2 901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings. For high-rise buildings, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certif- icate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated sys- tem test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 If an equipment failure is detected during integrated test - mg, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protec- tion or life safety functions that are initiated by equip- ment that was repaired or replaced 901.6.2.2 Smoke control systems. Where a fire alarm system is integrated with a smoke control system as outlined in Section 909, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initi- ated by equipment that was repaired or replaced 901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained 901.6.3.1 Records information. Initial records shall include the name of the installation contractor, type of components installed, manufacturer of the components, location and number of components installed per floor Records shall include the manufacturers' operation and maintenance instruction manuals Such records shall be maintained for the life of the installation 901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protec- tion system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire pro- tection system has been returned to service Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires 901.7.1 Impairment coordinator. The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator to comply with the requirements of this section In the absence of a specific designee, the owner shall be considered to be the impair- ment coordinator 901.7.2 Tag required. A tag shall be used to indicate that a system, or portion thereof, has been removed from ser- vice 901.7.3 Placement of tag. The tag shall be posted at each fire department connection, system control valve, fire alarm control unit, fire alarm annunciator and fire com- 104 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) LAt,mmt to S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No Botha TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA oT,,g and Nyodwg PAoIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS mand center, indicating which system, or part thereof, has been removed from service The fire code official shall specify where the tag is to be placed 901.7.4 Preplanned impairment programs. Preplanned impairments shall be authorized by the impairment coordi- nator Before authorization is given, a designated individ- ual shall be responsible for verifying that all of the following procedures have been implemented 1 The extent and expected duration of the impairment have been determined 2 The areas or buildings involved have been inspected and the increased risks detenmmed 3 Recommendations have been submitted to manage- ment or the building owner/manager 4 The fire department has been notified 5 The insurance carrier, the alarm company, the build - mg owner/manager and other authorities having jurisdiction have been notified 6 The supervisors in the areas to be affected have been notified 7 A tag impairment system has been implemented 8 Necessary tools and materials have been assembled on the impairment site 901.7.5 Emergency impairments. Where unplanned impairments occur, appropriate emergency action shall be taken to minimize potential injury and damage The impairment coordinator shall implement the steps outlined in Section 901 7 4 901.7.6 Restoring systems to service. Where impaired equipment is restored to normal working order, the impair- ment coordinator shall verify that all of the following pro- cedures have been implemented 1 Necessary inspections and tests have been con- ducted to verify that affected systems are opera- tional 2 Supervisors have been advised that protection is restored 3 The fire department has been advised that protection is restored 4 The building owner/manager, insurance carrier, alarm company and other involved parties have been advised that protection is restored 5 The impairment tag has been removed 901.8 Removal of or tampering with equipment. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant, fire detection and alarm system, fire suppression system or other fire appliance required by this code except for the purposes of extmguislung fire, training recharging or making necessary repairs or where approved by the fire code official 901.8.1 Removal of or tampering with appurtenances. Locks, gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags or seals that have been installed by or at the direction of the fire code official shall not be removed, unlocked, destroyed, tampered with or otherwise vandalized in any manner 901.8.2 Removal of existing occupant -use hose lines. The fire code official is authorized to permit the removal of existing occupant -use hose Imes where both of the fol- lowing conditions exist 1 The hose line would not be utilized by trained per- sonnel or the fire department 2 The remaining outlets are compatible with local fire department fittings 901.9 Termination of monitoring service. For fire alarm systems required to be monitored by this code, notice shall be made to the fire code official whenever alarm monitoring ser- vices are termmated Notice shall be made in writing by the provider of the monitoring service being terminated 901.10 Recall of fire protection components. Any fire pro- tection system component regulated by this code that is the subject of a voluntary or mandatory recall under federal law shall be replaced with approved, listed components in com- pliance with the referenced standards of this code The fire code official shall be notified in writing by the building owner when the recalled component parts have been replaced SECTION 902 DEFINITIONS 902.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. ALARM SIGNAL. ALARM VERIFICATION FEATURE. ANNUNCIATOR. AUDIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. AUTOMATIC. AUTOMATIC FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC WATER MIST SYSTEM. AVERAGE AMBIENT SOUND LEVEL. CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. CLEAN AGENT. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. CONSTANTLY ATTENDED LOCATION. DELUGE SYSTEM. DETECTOR,HEAT. DRY -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT. ELEVATOR GROUP. EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM. EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM COMMUNICATIONS. FIRE ALARM BOX, MANUAL. FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT. FIRE ALARM SIGNAL. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. FIRE AREA. FIRE DETECTOR, AUTOMATIC. 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 105 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. FIRE SAFETY FUNCTIONS. FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FRO). FOAM -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. GAS DETECTION SYSTEM. HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR. INITIATING DEVICE. MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX. MULTIPLE -STATION ALARM DEVICE. MULTIPLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM. NOTIFICATION ZONE. NUISANCE ALARM. PRIVATE GARAGE. RECORD DRAWINGS. SINGLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM. SLEEPING UNIT. SMOKE ALARM. SMOKE DETECTOR. STANDPIPE, TYPES OF. Automatic dry. Automatic wet. Manual dry. Manual wet Semiautomatic dry. STANDPIPE SYSTEM, CLASSES OF. Class I system. Class II system. Class III system. SUPERVISING STATION. SUPERVISORY SERVICE. SUPERVISORY SIGNAL. SUPERVISORY SIGNAL -INITIATING DEVICE. TIRES, BULK STORAGE OF. TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT. TROUBLE SIGNAL. VISIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. WET -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT. WIRELESS PROTECTION SYSTEM. ZONE. ZONE, NOTIFICATION. SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted instead of automatic sprinkler protec- tion where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official. 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler sys- tems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903 2 1 through 903 2 12 Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications build- ings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batter- ies and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907 2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accor- dance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m') 2 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies 4 The fire area contains a multiple -theater complex 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m) 2 The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m') 2 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies 106 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynEbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET) p,,b,Mt to S I ( 01,,® Ag,,v ,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,00.m�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboem,,Ooossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m') 2 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies 903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all enclosed Group A-5 accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet (93 m) 903.2.1.5.1 Spaces under grandstands or bleach- ers. Enclosed spaces under grandstands or bleach- ers shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 where either of the following exist 1 The enclosed area is 1,000 square feet (93 m') or less and is not constructed in accordance with Section 1029 1 1 1 2 The enclosed area exceeds 1,000 square feet (93 m 903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs. Where an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy with an occupant load exceeding 100 for Group A-2 and 300 for other Group A occupancies, all floors between the occupied roof and the level of exit discharge shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 Exception: Open parking garages of Type I or Type II construction 903.2.1.7 Multiple fire areas. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided where multiple fire areas of Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancies share exit or exit access components and the combined occupant load of these fire areas is 300 or more 903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprin- kler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following conditions exist at any tune 1 Four or more care recipients are incapable of self- preservation 2 One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on lev- els other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor as well as all floors below where such care is pro- vided, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, the level of exit dis- charge, and all floors below the level of exit discharge Exception: Floors classified as an open parking garage are not required to be sprinklered 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows 1 Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m) in area 2 The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area 3 The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more 903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 A Group F-lfire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m) 2 A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three sto- nes above grade plane 3 The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m) 4 A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m) 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 m) in area that generate finely divided combustible waste or use finely divided combustible materials 903.2.5 Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in high -hazard occupancies as required in Sec- tions 903 2 5 1 through 903 2 5 3 903.2.5.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group H occupancies 903.2.5.2 Group H-5 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group H-5 occupancies The design of the sprinkler system shall be not less than that required under the International Building Code for the occu- pancy hazard classifications in accordance with Table 903252 Where the design area of the sprinkler system con- sists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be cal- culated is 13 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 107 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS TABLE 903.2.5.2 GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA LOCATION OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Fabncation areas Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Service corndors Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Storage rooms without dispensing Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Storage rooms with dispensing Extra Hazard Group 2 Corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 2 903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin plastics. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plas- tics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area Exceptions: 1 An automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 2 shall be permitted in Group I-1, Condition 1 facilities 2 An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door 3 In buildings where Group I-4 day care is pro- vided on levels other than the level of exit dis- charge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is pro- vided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m') 2 A Group M fire area is located more than three sto- ries above grade plane 3 The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m') 4 A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m) 903.2.7.1 High -piled storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided as required in Chapter 32 in all buildings of Group M where storage of merchandise is in high -piled or rack storage arrays 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area 903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 13 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies 903.2.8.2 Group R-4, Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 shall be permitted in Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies 903.2.8.3 Group R-4, Condition 2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 2 shall be permitted in Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancies 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler sys- tem installed in accordance with Section 903 3 13 shall be permitted in care facilities with five or fewer indi- viduals in a single-family dwelling 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists 1 A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m') 2 A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three sto- nes above grade plane 3 The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m') 4 A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of com- mercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m) 5 A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m') 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler sys- tem shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406 8 of the International Building Code, as shown 1 Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with afire area con- taining a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet (929 m') 2 Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with afire area containing a repair garage exceeding 12,000 square feet (1115 m) 3 Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements 4 A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of com- mercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m) 903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and struc- tures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 20,000 cubic feet (566 m') shall be equipped through- out with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An auto- matic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout build- 4m 108 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg PAoIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS ings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406 6 of the International Building Code where either of the following conditions exists 1 Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m) Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An auto- matic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial motor vehi- cles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m') 903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards. In all occupancies other than Group U, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazards in the locations set forth in Sections 903 2 11 1 through 9032 11 6 903.2.11.1 Stories without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all sto- nes, including basements, of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet (139 m) and where the story does not comply with the following cri- teria for exterior wall openings 1 Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with Section 1011 or an outside ramp complying with Section 1012 Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of extenor wall in the story on not fewer than one side The required openings shall be dis- tributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) 2 Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling not less than 20 square feet (1 86 m') in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or frac- tion thereof, of extenor wall in the story on not fewer than one side The required openings shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) The height of the bottom of the clear opening shall not exceed 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the floor 903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) Access to such open- ings shall be provided for the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner such that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accom- plished from the exterior 903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from such openings, the story shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings shall be provided on not fewer than two sides of the story 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings required by Section 903 2 11 1, or where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system 903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their tennmal rooms Chutes shall have additional sprinkler heads installed at alter- nate floors and at the lowest intake Where a rubbish chute extends through a building more than one floor below the lowest intake, the extension shall have sprin- klers installed that are recessed from the drop area of the chute and protected from freezing in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Such sprinklers shall be installed at alternate floors, beginning with the second level below the last intake and ending with the floor above the discharge Access to sprinklers in chutes shall be provided for servicing 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed through- out buildings that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor Exceptions: 1 Open parking structures 2 Occupancies in Group F-2 903.2.11.4 Ducts conveying hazardous exhausts. Where required by the International Mechanical Code, automatic sprinklers shall be provided in ducts convey- ing hazardous exhaust or flammable or combustible materials Exception: Ducts where the largest cross -sectional diameter of the duct is less than 10 inches (254 mm) 903.2.11.5 Commercial cooking operations. An auto- matic sprinkler system shall be installed in commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct systems where an auto- matic sprinkler system is used to comply with Section 904 903.2.11.6 Other required suppression systems. In addition to the requirements of Section 903 2, the pro- visions indicated in Table 903 2 11 6 require the instal- lation of a fire suppression system for certain buildings and areas 903.2.12 During construction. Automatic sprinkler sys- tems required during construction, alteration and demoli- tion operations shall be provided in accordance with Section 3314 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 109 I I I I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS TABLE 903.2.11.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SECTION SUBJECT 9142 1 Covered and open mall buildings 9143 1 High-rise buildings 9144 1 Atnums 9145 1 Underground structures 91461 Stages 9147 1 Special amusement buildings 9148 2 Airport traffic control towers 914 8 3, 914 8 6 Aircraft hangars 9149 Flammable fuushes 91410 Drying rooms 91411 1 Ambulatory care facilities 1029623 Smoke -protected assembly seating 11035 1 Existing Group A occupancies 110352 Pyroxylin plastic storage in existing buildings 110353 Existing Group I-2 occupancies 110354 Existing Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies 110354 Pyroxylin plastics 21082 Dry clearing plants 21083 Dry clearing maclunes 23093262 Hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing area canopies 24042 Spray finishing in Group A, E, I or R 24044 Spray booths and spray rooms 24052 Dip -tank rooms in Group A, I or R 24054 1 Dip tanks 240594 Hardening and tempering tanks 2703 10 HPM facilities 2703 10 1 1 HPM work station exhaust 2703 102 HPM gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures 2703 103 HPM exit access corridor 2703 104 HPM exhaust ducts 2703 104 1 HPM noncombustible ducts 2703 1042 HPM combustible ducts 28073 Lumber production conveyor enclosures 28087 Recycling facility conveyor enclosures 3006 1 Class A and B ovens 30062 Class C and D ovens Table 3206 2 Storage fire protection 32064 Storage 37045 Storage of more than 1,000 cubic feet of loose combustible fibers 1500384 1 1Gas rooms 5003853 Exhausted enclosures 50045 Indoor storage of hazardous materials (continued) TABLE 903.2.11.6—continued ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SECTION SUBJECT 5005 18 Indoor dispensing of hazardous materials 510441 Aerosol product warehouses 510632 Aerosol display and merchandising areas 53062 1 Exterior medical gas storage room 530622 Interior medical gas storage room 530623 Medical gas storage cabinet 560652 1 Storage of smokeless propellant 5606523 Storage of small arms primers 5704375 1 Flammable and combustible liquid storage rooms 5704384 Flammable and combustible liquid storage warehouses 5705373 Flammable and combustible liquid Group H-2 or H-3 areas 6004 12 Gas cabinets for lughly toxic and toxic gas 6004 13 Exhausted enclosures for lughly toxic and toxic gas 6004226 Gas rooms for highly toxic and toxic gas 600433 Outdoor storage for lughly toxic and toxic gas 6504 1 1 Pyroxylin plastic storage cabinets 6504 13 Pyroxylin plastic storage vaults 65042 Pyroxylin plastic storage and manufacturing For SI 1 cubic foot= 0 023 m' 903.3 Installation requirements. Automahc sprinkler sys- tems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sec- tions 903 3 1 through 903 3 8 903.3.1 Standards. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, unless otherwise permitted by Sections 903 3 12 and 903 3 13 and other chapters of this code, as applicable 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the pro- visions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprm- klers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in Sections 903 3 1 1 1 and 903 3 1 1 2 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an appraved automatic fire detection system in accor- dance with Section 907 2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion Sprinklers shall not be omitted from a room merely because it is damp, of fire -resistance -rated construction or con- tains electrical equipment 1 A room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard 2 A room or space where sprinklers are consid- ered undesirable because of the nature of the 110 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Fk ff.,( 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to I RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths[TAodomoo. m AtOy Tepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD,,MN O R D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS contents, where approved by the fire code offi- cial 3 Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having afire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours 4 Rooms or areas that are of noncombustible con- struction with wholly noncombustible contents 5 Fire service access elevator machine rooms and in achmery spaces 6 Machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces associated with occupant evacuation elevators designed in accordance with Section 3008 of the Interna- tional Building Code 903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. In Group R occupancies, sprinklers shall not be required in bathrooms that do not exceed 55 square feet (5 m) in area and are located within individual dwelling units or sleeping units, provided that walls and ceilings, including the walls and ceilings behind a shower enclosure or tub, are of noncombustible or limited -combustible mate- rials with a 15-minute thermal barrier rating 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceed- ing 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accor- dance with NFPA 13R The number of stories of Group R occupancies con- structed in accordance with Sections 510 2 and 510 4 of the International Building Code shall be measured from the horizontal assembly creating separate buildings 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protec- tion shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units and sleep- ing units where either of the following conditions exists 1 The building is of Type V construction, pro- vided that there is a roof or deck above 2 Exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units and sleeping units are constructed in accordance with Section 705 2 3 1, Exception 3 of the International Building Code Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maxi- mum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction 903.3.1.2.2 Open-ended corridors. Sprinkler pro- tection shall be provided in open-ended corridors and associated exterior stairways and ramps as specified in Section 1027 6, Exception 3 903.3.1.2.3 Attics. Attic protection shall be pro- vided as follows 1 Attics that are used or intended for living pur- poses or storage shall be protected by an auto- matic sprinkler system. 2 Where fuel -fired equipment is installed in an unsprmklered attic, not fewer than one quick - response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment 3 Where located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accor- dance with Section 510 2 or 510 4 of the Inter- national Building Code, attics not required by Item 1 to have sprinklers shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of required fire department vehicle access 31 Provide automatic sprinkler system protection 3 2 Construct the attic using noncombust- ible materials 33 Construct the attic using fire - retardant -treated wood complying with Section 23032 of the International Builckng Code 34 Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire vehicle access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance For the purpose of this mea- surement, required fire vehicle access roads shall include only those roads that are neces- sary for compliance with Section 503 4 Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 to have sprinklers shall comply with one of the following 41 Provide automatic sprinkler system protection 42 Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to activate the building fire alarm system 43 Construct the attic using noncombust- ible materials 44 Construct the attic using fire - retardant -treated wood complying with Section 23032 of the International Builckng Code 45 Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ill I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwell- ings, Group R-3, Group R-4, Condition 1, and town- houses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance withNFPA 13D 903.3.2 Quick -response and residential sprinklers. Where automatic sprinkler systems are required by this code, quick -response or residential automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all of the following areas in accordance with Section 903 3 1 and their listings 1 Throughout all spaces within a smoke compartment containing care recipient sleeping units in Group I-2 in accordance with the International Building Code. 2 Throughout all spaces within a smoke compartment containing treatment rooms in ambulatory care facili- ties 3. Dwelling units and sleeping units in Group I-1 and R occupancies 4 Light -hazard occupancies as defined inNFPA 13 903.3.3 Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to obstructions that will delay acti- vation or obstruct the water distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the applicable automatic sprinkler sys- tem standard that is being used Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, concession stands or equipment that exceeds 4 feet (1219 mm) in width Not less than a 3-foot (914 mm) clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers Exception: Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods pro- tected with a fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904 903.3.4 Actuation. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be automatically actuated unless specifically provided for in this code 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903 3 1 The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code For connections to public waterworks sys- tems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official 903.3.5.1 Domestic services. Where the domestic ser- vice provides the water supply for the automatic sprin- kler system, the supply shall be in accordance with this section 903.3.5.2 Residential combination services. A single combination water supply shall be allowed provided that the domestic demand is added to the sprinkler demand as required by NFPA 13R 903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be as pre- scribed by the fire code official 903.3.7 Fire department connections. Fire department connections for automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 912 903.3.8 Limited area sprinkler systems. Limited area sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the standards listed in Section 903 3 1 except as provided in Sections 903 3 8 1 through 903 3 8 5 903.3.8.1 Number of sprinklers. Limited area sprinkler systems shall not exceed six sprinklers in any single fire area 903.3.8.2 Occupancy hazard classification. Only areas classified by NFPA 13 as Light Hazard or Ordinary Haz- ard Group 1 shall be permitted to be protected by lnntted area sprinkler systems 903.3.8.3 Piping arrangement. Where a limited area sprinkler system is installed in a bwldmg with an auto- matic wet standpipe system, sprinklers shall be supplied by the standpipe system Where a limited area sprinkler system is installed in a building without an automatic wet standpipe system, water shall be permitted to be supplied by the plumbing system provided that the plumbing sys- tem is capable of simultaneously supplying domestic and sprinkler demands 903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised or secured in the open position 903.3.8.5 Calculations. Hydraulic calculations in accor- dance with NFPA 13 shall be provided to demonstrate that the available water flow and pressure are adequate to supply all sprinklers installed in any single fire area with discharge densities corresponding to the hazard classifi- cation 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves con- trolling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pres- sures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit Exceptions: 1 Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family dwellings 2 Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903 3 8 3 Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided 4 Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position 5 Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position 6 Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position 112 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS True valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position 903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble sig- nals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved supervising station or, where approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location Exceptions: 1 Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored 2 Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electri- cally supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annun- ciated 903.4.2 Alarms. An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm sys- tem 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised mdi- eating control valves shall be provided at the point of con- nection to the riser on each floor in lugh-rise buildings 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 SECTION 904 ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 904.1 General. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the pro- visions of this section and the applicable referenced stan- dards 904.1.1 Certification of service personnel for fire -extin- guishing equipment. Service personnel providing or con- ducting maintenance on automatic fire -extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall pos- sess a valid certificate issued by an approved governmen- tal agency, or other approved organization for the type of system and work performed 904.2 Where permitted. Automatic fire -extinguishing sys- tems installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903 shall be approved by the fire code official. 904.2.1 Restriction on using automatic sprinkler sys- tem exceptions or reductions. Automatic fire-extmguish- mg systems shall not be considered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed for auto- matic sprinkler systems or by other requirements of this code 904.2.2 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct sys- tem required by Section 607 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code 904.3 Installation. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with this section 904.3.1 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a man- ual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904 12 1 Where more than one hazard could be simulta- neously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards shall be protected by a single system designed to protect all hazards that could become involved Exception: Multiple systems shall be permitted to be installed if they are designed to operate simultaneously 904.3.3 System interlocking. Automatic equipment inter- locks with fuel shutoffs, ventilation controls, door closers, window shutters, conveyor openings, smoke and heat vents and other features necessary for proper operation of the fire -extinguishing system shall be provided as required by the design and installation standard utilized for the haz- ard 904.3.4 Alarms and warning signs. Where alarms are required to indicate the operation of automatic fire -extin- guishing systems, distinctive audible, visible alarms and warning signs shall be provided to warn of pending agent discharge Where exposure to automatic -extinguishing agents poses a hazard to persons and a delay is required to ensure the evacuation of occupants before agent discharge, a separate warning signal shall be provided to alert occu- pants once agent discharge has begun Audible signals shall be in accordance with Section 907 5 2 904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 904.4 Inspection and testing. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this section prior to acceptance 904.4.1 Inspection. Prior to conducting final acceptance tests, all of the following items shall be inspected 1 Hazard specification for consistency with design hazard 2 Type, location and spacing of automatic- and man- ual-mitiatmg devices 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 113 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 3 Size, placement and position of nozzles or discharge orifices 4 Location and identification of audible and visible alarm devices 5 Identification of devices with proper designations 6 Operating instructions 904.4.2 Alarm testing. Notification appliances, connec- tions to fire alarm systems and connections to approved supervising stations shall be tested in accordance with this section and Section 907 to verify proper operation 904.4.2.1 Audible and visible signals. The audibility and visibility of notification appliances signaling agent discharge or system operation, where required, shall be verified 904.4.3 Monitor testing. Connections to protected prem- ises and supervising station fire alarm systems shall be tested to verify proper identification and retransmission of alarms from automatic fire -extinguishing systems 904.5 Wet -chemical systems. Wet -chemical extinguishing systems shall be installed, mamtamed, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 17A and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained 904.5.1 System test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at six-month intervals Tests shall include a check of the detection system, alarms and releas- ing devices, including manual stations and other associ- ated equipment Extinguishing system units shall be weighed and the required amount of agent verified Stored pressure -type units shall be checked for the required pres- sure The cartridge of cartridge -operated units shall be weighed and replaced at intervals indicated by the manu- facturer 904.5.2 Fusible link maintenance. Fixed temperature - sensing elements shall be maintained to ensure proper operation of the system 904.6 Dry -chemical systems. Dry -chemical extinguishing systems shall be installed, mamtamed, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 17 and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained 904.6.1 System test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at six-month intervals Tests shall include a check of the detection system, alarms and releas- ing devices, including manual stations and other associ- ated equipment Extinguishing system units shall be weighed, and the required amount of agent verified Stored pressure -type units shall be checked for the required pres- sure The cartridge of cartridge -operated units shall be weighed and replaced at intervals indicated by the manu- facturer 904.6.2 Fusible link maintenance. Fixed temperature - sensing elements shall be maintained to ensure proper operation of the system 904.7 Foam systems. Foam -extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 11 and NFPA 16 and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained 904.7.1 System test. Foam -extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested at intervals in accordance with NFPA 25 904.8 Carbon dioxide systems. Carbon dioxide extinguish- ing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12 and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be main- tained 904.8.1 System test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at 12-month intervals 904.8.2 High-pressure cylinders. High-pressure cylin- ders shall be weighed and the date of the last hydrostatic test shall be verified at six-month intervals Where a con- tainer shows a loss in original content of more than 10 per- cent, the cylinder shall be refilled or replaced 904.8.3 Low-pressure containers. The liquid -level gauges of low-pressure containers shall be observed at one -week intervals Where a container shows a content loss of more than 10 percent, the container shall be refilled to maintain the minimum gas requirements 904.8.4 System hoses. System hoses shall be examined at 12-month intervals for damage Damaged hoses shall be replaced or tested At five-year intervals, all hoses shall be tested 904.8.4.1 Test procedure. Hoses shall be tested at not less than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17 238 kPa) for high-pressure systems and at not less than 900 psi (6206 kPa) for low-pressure systems 904.8.5 Auxiliary equipment. Auxiliary and supplemen- tary components, such as switches, door and window releases, interconnected valves, damper releases and sup- plementary alarms, shall be manually operated at 12- month intervals to ensure that such components are in proper operating condition 904.9 Halon systems. Halogenated extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12A and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained 904.9.1 System test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at 12-month intervals 904.9.2 Containers. The extinguishing agent quantity and pressure of containers shall be checked at six-month inter- vals Where a container shows a loss in original weight of more than 5 percent or a loss in original pressure (adjusted for temperature) of more than 10 percent, the container shall be refilled or replaced The weight and pressure of the container shall be recorded on a tag attached to the container 904.9.3 System hoses. System hoses shall be examined at 12-month intervals for damage Damaged hoses shall be replaced or tested At five-year intervals, all hoses shall be tested 904.9.3.1 Test procedure. For Halon 1301 systems, hoses shall be tested at not less than 1,500 psi (10 343 kPa) for 600 psi (4137 kPa) charging pressure systems and not less than 900 psi (6206 kPa) for 360 psi (2482 114 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff.'111 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dwood om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to k MR, ff.' RR 1, xAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V'MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS kPa) charging pressure systems For Halon 1211 hand - hose line systems, hoses shall be tested at 2,500 psi (17 238 kPa) for high-pressure systems and 900 psi (6206 kPa) for low-pressure systems 904.9.4 Auxiliary equipment. Auxiliary and supplemen- tary components, such as switches, door and window releases, interconnected valves, damper releases and sup- plementary alarms, shall be manually operated at 12- month intervals to ensure such components are in proper operating condition 904.10 Clean -agent systems. Clean -agent fire -extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 2001 and their listing Records of inspections and testing shall be maintained 904.10.1 System test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at 12-month intervals 904.10.2 Containers. The extinguishing agent quantity and pressure of the containers shall be checked at six- month intervals Where a container shows a loss in origi- nal weight of more than 5 percent or a loss in original pressure, adjusted for temperature, of more than 10 per- cent, the container shall be refilled or replaced The weight and pressure of the container shall be recorded on a tag attached to the container 904.10.3 System hoses. System hoses shall be examined at 12-month intervals for damage Damaged hoses shall be replaced or tested All hoses shall be tested at five-year intervals 904.11 Automatic water mist systems. Automatic water mist systems shall be permitted in applications that are consis- tent with the applicable listing or approvals and shall comply with Sections 904 11 1 through 904 11 3 904.11.1 Design and installation requirements. Auto- matic water mist systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 904 11 1 1 through 904 11 1 4 904.11.1.1 General. Automatic water mist systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 750 and the manufacturer's instructions 904.11.1.2 Actuation. Automatic water mist systems shall be automatically actuated 904.11.1.3 Water supply protection. Connections to a potable water supply shall be protected against back - flow in accordance with the International Plumbing Code 904.11.1.4 Secondary water supply. Where a second- ary water supply is required for an automatic sprinkler system, an automatic water mist system shall be pro- vided with an approved secondary water supply 904.11.2 Water mist system supervision and alarms. Supervision and alarms shall be provided as required for automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 9034 904.11.2.1 Monitoring. Monitoring shall be provided as required for automatic sprinkler systems in accor- dance with Section 903 4 1 904.11.2.2 Alarms. Alarms shall be provided as required for automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903 4 2 904.11.2.3 Floor control valves. Floor control valves shall be provided as required for automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903 4 3 904.11.3 Testing and maintenance. Automatic water mist systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901 6 904.12 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire- extmguislung system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems of the type and arrangement protected Preengmeered automatic dry- and wet -chemical extmguislung systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application Other types of automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be listed and labeled for specific use as protection for commercial cooking operations The system shall be installed in accor- dance with this code, NFPA 96, its listing and the manufac- turer's installation instructions Automatic fire -extinguishing systems of the following types shall be installed in accor- dance with the referenced standard indicated, as follows 1 Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, NFPA 12 2 Automatic sprinkler systems, NFPA 13 3 Automatic water mist systems, NFPA 750 4 Foam -water sprinkler system or foam -water spray sys- tems, NFPA 16 5 Dry -chemical extinguislung systems, NFPA 17 6 Wet -chemical extinguishing systems, NFPA 17A Exception: Factory -built commercial cooking recirculat- ing systems that are tested in accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled and installed in accordance with Sec- tion 304 1 of the International Mechanical Code 904.12.1 Manual system operation. A manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) from the kitchen exhaust system The manual actuation device shall be installed not more than 48 inches (1200 mm) nor less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the floor and shall clearly identify the hazard protected The manual actuation shall require a maximum force of 40 pounds (178 N) and a maximum movement of 14 inches (356 mm) to actuate the fire sup- pression system Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required to be equipped with manual actuation means 904.12.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire extinguishing system shall automatically shut down the fuel or electrical power supply to the cooking equip- ment The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual 904.12.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Where carbon dioxide systems are used, there shall be a nozzle at the top of the ventilating duct Additional nozzles that are symmetrically arranged to give uniform distribution shall be installed 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 115 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS within vertical ducts exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm) and horizontal ducts exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) Dampers shall be installed at either the top or the bottom of the duct and shall be arranged to operate automatically upon acti- vation of the fire-extingutshing system Where the damper is installed at the top of the duct, the top nozzle shall be immediately below the damper Automatic carbon dioxide fire -extinguishing systems shall be sufficiently sized to protect all hazards venting through a common duct simul- taneously 904.12.3.1 Ventilation system. Commercial -type cooking equipment protected by an automatic carbon dioxide extmguislung system shall be arranged to shut off the ventilation system upon activation 904.12.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler sys- tems. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting commercial - type cooking equipment shall be supplied from a separate, indicating -type control valve that is identified Access to the control valve shall be provided 904.12.4.1 Listed sprinklers. Sprinklers used for the protection of fryers shall be tested to accordance with UL 199E, listed for that application and installed to accordance with their listing 904.12.5 Operations and maintenance. Automatic fire- extmguislung systems protecting commercial cooking sys- tems shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 904 12 5 1 through 904 12 5 3 904.12.5.1 Existing automatic fire -extinguishing sys- tems. Where changes to the cooking media, positioning of cooking equipment or replacement of cooking equip- ment occur to existing commercial cooking systems, the automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be required to comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 904 12 through 904 12 4 904.12.5.2 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be serviced not less frequently than every six months and after activation of the system Inspection shall be by qualified individuals, and a certificate of inspection shall be forwarded to the fire code official upon completion 904.12.5.3 Fusible link and sprinkler head replace- ment. Fusible links and automatic sprinkler heads shall be replaced annually, and other protection devices shall be serviced or replaced to accordance with the manu- facturer's instructions Exception: Frangible bulbs are not required to be replaced annually 904.13 Domestic cooking systems. Cooktops and ranges installed in the following occupancies shall be protected in accordance with Section 904 13 1 1 In Group I-1 occupancies where domestic cooking facilities are installed to accordance with Section 420 8 of the International Building Code 2 In Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancies where domestic cooking facilities are installed in accordance with Sec- tion 407 2 6 of the International Building Code 3 In Group R-2 college dormitories where domestic cooking facilities are installed to accordance with Sec- tion 420 10 of the International Building Code 904.13.1 Protection from fire. Cooktops and ranges shall be protected in accordance with Section 90413 1 1 or 904 13 1 2 904.13.1.1 Automatic fire -extinguishing system. The domestic recirculating or exterior vented cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system complying with the following 1 The automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be of a type recognized for protection of domestic cooking equipment Preengmeered automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be listed and labeled to accordance with UL 300A and installed to accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 2 Manual actuation of the fire -extinguishing sys- tem shall be provided to accordance with Section 904 12 1 3 Interconnection of the fuel and electric power supply shall be in accordance with Section 904 12 2 904.13.1.2 Ignition prevention. Cooktops and ranges shall include burners that have been tested and listed to prevent ignition of cooking oil with burners turned on to their maximum heat settings and allowed to operate for 30 minutes 904.14 Aerosol fire -extinguishing systems. Aerosol fire- extingwshmg systems shall be installed, periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Sections 901 and 904 4, NFPA 2010, and to accordance with their listing Such devices and appurtenances shall be listed and installed to compliance with manufacturer's instructions 904.14.1 Maintenance. Not less than semiannually, an inspection shall be conducted by a trained person to assess whether the system is to working order Not less than annually, a certified fire suppression contractor having knowledge of and training in the installation, operation and maintenance of the specific fire-extmguislung system shall inspect, test, service and maintain such system in accordance with this section and the manufacturer's speci- fications and servicing manuals SECTION 905 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS 905.1 General. Standpipe systems shall be provided to new buildings and structures to accordance with Sections 905 2 through 905 11 In bwldmgs used for high -piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be to accordance with Chapter 32 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed to accordance with this section and NFPA 14 Fire department connections for standpipe systems shall be in accordance with Section 912 116 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 905.3 Required installations. Standpipe systems shall be installed where required by Sections 905 3 1 through 905 3 8 Standpipe systems are allowed to be combined with auto- matic sprinkler systems Exception: Standpipe systems are not required in Group R-3 occupancies 905.3.1 Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where any of the following conditions exist 1 Four or more stories are above or below grade plane 2 The floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access 3 The floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access Exceptions: 1 Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903312 2 Class I standpipes are allowed in Group B and E occupancies 3 Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access 4 Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that the hose connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance with Section 905 5 5 Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system 6 Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings where occupant -use hose lines will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department 7 In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following 7 1 Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less 7 2 Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible 905.3.2 Group A. Class I automatic wet standpipes shall be provided in nonsprinklered Group A buildings having an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons Exceptions: 1 Open -air -seating spaces without enclosed spaces 2 Class I automatic dry and semiautomatic dry standpipes or manual wet standpipes are allowed in buildings that are not high-rise buildings 905.3.3 Covered and open mall buildings. Covered mall and open mall buildings shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system where required by Section 905 3 1 Mall buildings not required to be equipped with a stand- pipe system by Section 905 3 1 shall be equipped with Class I hose connections connected to the automatic sprin- kler system sized to deliver water at 250 gallons per min- ute (9464 L/min) at the hydraulically most remote hose connection while concurrently supplying the automatic sprinkler system demand The standpipe system shall be designed not to exceed a 50 pounds per square inch (psi) (345 kPa) residual pressure loss with a flow of 250 gallons per minute (9464 L/mm) from the fire department con- nection to the hydraulically most remote hose connection Hose connections shall be provided at each of the follow- ing locations 1 Within the mall at the entrance to each exit passage- way or corridor 2 At each floor -level landing within interior exit stair- ways opening directly on the mall 3 At exterior public entrances to the mall of a covered mall building 4 At public entrances at the perimeter line of an open mall building 5 At other locations as necessary so that the distance to reach all portions of a tenant space does not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) from a hose connec- tion 905.3.4 Stages. Stages greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m') in area shall be equipped with a Class III wet stand- pipe system with 1'/z inch and 2'/z inch (38 mm and 64 mm) hose connections on each side of the stage Exception: Where the building or area is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, a 1'/z inch (38 mm) hose connection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 or in accordance with NFPA 14 for Class II or III standpipes 905.3.4.1 Hose and cabinet. The V/2 inch (38 mm) hose connections shall be equipped with sufficient lengths of "/2 inch (38 mm) hose to provide fire pro- tection for the stage area Hose connections shall be equipped with an approved adjustable fog nozzle and be mounted in a cabinet or on a rack 905.3.5 Underground buildings. Underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a Class I automatic wet or manual wet standpipe system 905.3.6 Helistops and heliports. Buildings with a rooftop hehstop or heliport shall be equipped with a Class I or III standpipe system extended to the roof level on which the hehstop or heliport is located in accordance with Section 20075 905.3.7 Marinas and boatyards. Standpipes in marinas and boatyards shall comply with Chapter 36 905.3.8 Rooftop gardens and landscaped roofs. Build- ings or structures that have rooftop gardens or landscaped roofs and that are equipped with a standpipe system shall have the standpipe system extended to the roof level on which the rooftop garden or landscaped roof is located 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 117 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations 1 In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connec- tion shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane Hose connections shall be located at the main floor landing unless otherwise approved by the fire code official Exception: A single hose connection shall be per- mitted to be installed in the open corridor or open breezeway between open stairs that are not greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm) apart 2 On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal emit Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizon- tal exit are reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connection by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit 3 In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an interior exit stair- way hose connection by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building 4 In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall In open mall buildings, adjacent to each public entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corri- dor to the mall 5 Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 3-percent slope), a hose con- nection shall be located to serve the roof or at the high- est landing of an interior exit stairway with access to the roof provided in accordance with Section 1011 12 6 Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprm- klered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60 960 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is autho- rized to require that additional hose connections be pro- vided in approved locations 905.4.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class I stand- pipe systems not located within an interior exit stairway shall be protected by a degree of fire resistance equal to that required for vertical enclosures in the building in which they are located Exception: In buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, laterals that are not located within an interior exit stairway are not required to be enclosed within fire -resistance -rated construction 905.4.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than one standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be inter- connected in accordance with NFPA 14 905.5 Location of Class H standpipe hose connections. Class II standpipe hose connections shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 30 feet (9144 mm) of a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose Class II standpipe hose connections shall be located where they will have ready access 905.5.1 Groups A-1 and A-2. In Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of more than 1,000, hose connections shall be located on each side of any stage, on each side of the rear of the auditorium, on each side of the balcony and on each tier of dressing rooms 905.5.2 Protection. Fire -resistance -rated protection of ris- ers and laterals of Class II standpipe systems is not required 905.5.3 Class II system 1-inch hose. A minimum 1-mch (25 mm) hose shall be allowed to be used for hose stations in light -hazard occupancies where investigated and listed for this service and where approved by the fire code offi- cial 905.6 Location of Class III standpipe hose connections. Class III standpipe systems shall have hose connections located as required for Class I standpipes in Section 905 4 and shall have Class II hose connections as required in Sec- tion 905 5 905.6.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class III stand- pipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I sys- tems in accordance with Section 905 4 1 905.6.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than one Class III standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be interconnected in accordance with NFPA 14 905.7 Cabinets. Cabinets containing fire -fighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire depart- ment valves, shall not be blocked from use or obscured from view 905.7.1 Cabinet equipment identification. Cabinets shall be identified in an approved manner by a permanently attached sign with letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high in a color that contrasts with the background color, indicating the equipment contained therein Exceptions: 1 Doors not large enough to accommodate a writ- ten sign shall be marked with a permanently attached pictogram of the equipment contained therein 2 Doors that have either an approved visual identi- fication clear glass panel or a complete glass door panel are not required to be marked 118 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 905.7.2 Locking cabinet doors. Cabinets shall be unlocked Exceptions: 1 Visual identification panels of glass or other approved transparent frangible material that is easily broken and allows access 2 Approved locking arrangements 3 Group I-3 occupancies 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14 905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903 4 Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall be trans- mitted to the control unit Exceptions: 1 Valves to underground key or hub valves in road- way boxes provided by the municipality or public utility do not require supervision 2 Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as provided in this code in buildings not equipped with a fire alarm system 905.10 During construction. Standpipe systems required during construction and demolition operations shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 3313 905.11 Locking standpipe outlet caps. The fire code official is authorized to require locking caps on the outlets on dry standpipes where the responding fire department carries key wrenches for the removal that are compatible with locking FDC connection caps 905.12 Existing buildings. Where required in Chapter 11, existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905 SECTION 906 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations 1 In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies Exceptions: 1 In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extin- guishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1- A 10-B C In Group E occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each classroom is provided with a TABLE 906.1 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SECTION SUBJECT 3035 Asphalt kettles 3075 Open burning 308 1 3 Open flamestorches 3094 Powered industrial trucks 2005 2 Aircraft towing vehicles 20053 Aircraft welding apparatus 2005 4 Aircraft fuel -servicing tank velucles 20055 Aircraft hydrant fuel -servicing vehicles 20056 Aircraft fuel -dispensing stations 20077 Heliports and helistops 21084 Dry clearing plants 23055 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities 231064 Maine motor fuel -dispensing facilities 2311 6 Repair garages 24044 1 Spray -fin slung operations 240542 Dip -tank operations 240642 Powder -coating areas 28043 Lumberyards/woodworking facilities 28088 Recycling facilities 28095 Exterior lumber storage 29035 Organic -coating areas 30063 Industrial ovens 3104 12 Tents and membrane structures 3206 10 High -piled storage 3315 1 Buildings under construction or demolition 33173 Roofing operations 34082 Tire rebuilding/storage 350426 Welding and other hot work 36044 Marinas 37036 Combustible fibers 57032 1 Flammable and combustible liquids, general 570433 1 Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids 57043752 Liquid storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids 570549 Solvent distillation units 570627 Farms and construction sitesflammable and com- bustible liquids storage 57064 10 1 Bulk plants and terminals for flammable and com- bustible liquids 5706545 Commercial, industnal, governmental or manufac- turing establishments —fuel dispensing 570664 Tank velucles for flammable and combustible liquids 590657 Flammable solids 61082 LP -gas 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 119 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS portable fire extinguisher having a mini- mum rating of 2-A 20-B C 2 Within 30 feet (9144 mm) distance of travel from com- mercial cooking equipment and from domestic cooking equipment in Group I-1, I-2, Condition 1, and R-2 col- lege dormitory occupancies 3 In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed 4 On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315 1 5 Where required by the sections indicated in Table 9061 6 Special -hazard areas, including but not limited to labo- ratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official 906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10 Exceptions: 1 The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5 occupancies 2 Thirty -day inspections shall not be required and maintenance shall be allowed to be once every 3 years for dry -chemical or halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers that are supervised by a listed and approved electronic monitoring device, provided that all of the following conditions are met 21 Electronic monitoring shall confirm that extinguishers are properly positioned, prop- erly charged and unobstructed 22 Loss of power or circuit continuity to the electronic monitoring device shall initiate a trouble signal 23 The extinguishers shall be installed inside of a building or cabinet in a noncorrosive envi- ronment 24 Electronic monitoring devices and supervi- sory circuits shall be tested every 3 years when extinguisher maintenance is per- formed 25 A written log of required hydrostatic test dates for extinguishers shall be maintained by the owner to verify that hydrostatic tests are conducted at the frequency required by NFPA 10 3 In Group I-3, portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff locations 906.2.1 Certification of service personnel for portable fire extinguishers. Service personnel providing or con- ducting maintenance on portable fire extinguishers shall possess a valid certificate issued by an approved govern- mental agency, or other approved organization for the type of work performed 906.3 Size and distribution. The size and distribution of por- table fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906 3 1 through 906 3 4 906.3.1 Class A fire hazards. The minimum sizes and distribution of portable fire extinguishers for occupancies that involve primarily Class A fire hazards shall comply with Table 9063(1) TABLE 906.3(1) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR CLASS A FIRE HAZARDS LIGHT ORDINARY EXTRA (Low) (Moderate) (High) HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY Minimum -rated 2-A' 2-A 4-A' single extinguisher Maximum floor area 3,000 1,500 1,000 per unit of A square feet square feet square feet Maximum floor area 11,250 11,250 11,250 for extinguisher° square feet square feet square feet Maximum distance of 75 feet 75 feet 75 feet travel to exhngmsher For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 gallon =3 785 L a Two 21/,-gallon water -type extinguishers shall be deemed the equivalent of one 4-A rated extinguisher b Annex E 3 3 of NFPA 10 provides more details concerning application of the maximum floor area criteria c Two water -type extinguishers each with a 1-A rating shall be deemed the equivalent of one 2-A rated extinguisher for Light (Low) Hazard Occupancies 906.3.2 Class B fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving flammable or combustible liq- uids with depths less than or equal to 0 25 inch (6 4 mm) shall be selected and placed in accordance with Table 906 3(2) Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving flammable or combustible liquids with a depth of greater than 0 25-inch (6 4 mm) shall be selected and placed in accordance with NFPA 10 TABLE 906.3(2) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS WITH DEPTHS OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.25 INCH' BASIC MINIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE TYPE OF HAZARD EXTINGUISHER OF TRAVEL TO RATING EXTINGUISHERS (feet) 5-13 30 Light (Low) 10-B 50 10-B 30 Ordinary (Moderate) 20-B 50 40-B 30 Extra (High) 80-B 50 For SI 1 inch= 25 4 mm, 1 foot =304 8 mm a For requirements on water-soluble flammable liquids and alternative sizing criteria, see Section 5 5 of NFPA 10 906.3.3 Class C fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for Class C fire hazards shall be selected and placed on the basis of the anticipated Class A or B hazard 906.3.4 Class D fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving combustible metals shall be selected and placed in accordance with NFPA 10 120 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 UER Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD V,Mo OR D ISIRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREBME NT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS EZ5 906.4 Cooking equipment fires. Fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking equipment shall be of an approved type compatible with the automatic fire -extinguish - mg system agent Cooking equipment involving solid fuels or vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by a Class K-rated portable extinguisher in accordance with Sections 906 1, Item 2, 906 4 1 and 906 4 2 as applicable 906.4.1 Portable fire extinguishers for solid fuel cook- ing appliances. Solid fuel cooking appliances, whether or not under a hood, with fireboxes 5 cubic feet (0 14 m3) or less in volume shall have a minimum 2 5-gallon (9 L) or two 1 5-gallon (6 L) Class K wet -chemical portable fire extinguishers located in accordance with Section 906 1 906.4.2 Class K portable fire extinguishers for deep fat fryers. Where hazard areas include deep fat fryers, listed Class K portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as follows 1 For up to four fryers having a maximum cooking medium capacity of 80 pounds (363 kg) each one Class K portable fire extinguisher of a minimum 1 5-gallon ( 6 L) capacity 2 For every additional group of four fryers having a maximum cooking medium capacity of 80 pounds (363 kg) each one additional Class K portable fire extinguisher of a minimum 1 5-gallon (6 L) capacity shall be provided 3 For individual fryers exceeding 6 square feet (0 55 m') in surface area Class K portable fire extinguish- ers shall be installed in accordance with the extin- guisher manufacturer's recommendations 906.5 Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will have ready access and be immediately available for use These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indi- cates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extin- guishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be com- pletely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the loca- tions of extinguishers 906.7 Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extin- guishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions 906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extin- guishers shall not be locked Exceptions: 1 Where portable fire extinguishers subject to mali- cious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access 2 In Group I-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group I-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided that the staff has keys 906.9 Extinguisher installation. The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906 9 1 through 906 9 3 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Por- table fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceed- ing 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 3 5 feet (1067 mm) above the floor 906.9.3 Floor clearance. The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extin- guishers shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) 906.10 Wheeled units. Wheeled fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in a designated location SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS 907.1 General. This section covers the application, mstalla- tion, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and struc- tures The requirements of Section 9072 are applicable to new buildings and structures The requirements of Section 907 9 are applicable to existing buildings and structures 907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction docu- ments for fire alarm systems shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work pro- posed and show in detail that it will conform to the provi- sions of this code, the International Building Code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as deter- mmed by the fire code official 907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be prepared in accordance with NFPA 72 and submitted for review and approval prior to system installation 907.1.3 Equipment. Systems and components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed 907.2 Where required —new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907 2 1 through 907 2 23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907 5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be pro- vided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices Where other sections of this 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 121 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed Exceptions: 1 The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service 2 The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impair- ment event Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is open to the public 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more, or where the Group A occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707 3 10 of the Inter- national Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section Por- tions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly pur- poses shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and the occupant notification appli- ances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow 907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occu- pant load of 1,000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 Exception: Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deacti- vated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended location 907.2.1.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system captions. Stadiums, arenas and grandstands required to caption audible public announcements shall be in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 4 907.2.2 Group B. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where one of the follow- ing conditions exists The combined Group B occupant load of all floors is 500 or more The Group B occupant load is more than 100 per- sons above or below the lowest level of exit dis- charge 3 The fire area contains an ambulatory care facility Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and the occupant notification appli- ances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow 907.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Fire areas con - taming ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and elevator lobbies Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 provided that the occupant notifica- tion appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initi- ates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emer- gency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907 5 2 2 and installed in accor- dance with Section 907 6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies Where automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system Exceptions: 1 A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less 2 Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907 5 2 2 and installed in accordance with Section 907 6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system miti- ates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907 5 3 Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply 3 1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors 3 2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detec- tors or other approved detection devices 3 3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices 4 Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply 41 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 122 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 4 2 The emergency voice/alarm communica- tion system will activate on sprinkler water flow 4 3 Manual activation is provided from a nor- mally occupied location 907.2.4 Group F. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group F occupancies where both of the following conditions exist 1 The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height 2 The Group F occupancy has a combined occupant load of 500 or more above or below the lowest level of exit discharge Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and the occupant notification appli- ances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow 907.2.5 Group H. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group H-5 occupancies and in occupancies used for the manufacture of organic coatings An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed for highly toxic gases, organic peroxides and oxi- dizers in accordance with Chapters 60, 62 and 63, respec- tively 907.2.6 Group I. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group I occupancies An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be provided in accordance with Sections 907 2 6 1, 907 2 6 2 and 907 2 6 3 3 Exceptions: 1 Manual fire alarm boxes in sleeping units of Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies shall not be required at exits if located at all care providers' control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided that such manual fire alarm boxes are visible and provided with ready access, and the distances of travel required in Section 907 4 2 1 are not exceeded 2 Occupant notification systems are not required to be activated where private mode signaling installed in accordance with NFPA 72 is approved by the fire code official and staff evacu- ation responsibilities are included in the fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 907.2.6.1 Group I-1. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in corridors, waiting areas open to corridors and habitable spaces other than sleeping units and kitchens The system shall be acti- vated in accordance with Section 907 5 Exceptions: 1 For Group I-1, Condition 1 occupancies, smoke detection in habitable spaces is not required where the facility is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Smoke detection is not required for exterior balconies 907.2.6.1.1 Smoke alarms. Single- and multiple - station smoke alarms shall be installed in accor- dance with Section 907 2 11 907.2.6.2 Group I-2. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in corridors in Group I-2, Condition 1 facilities and spaces permitted to be open to the corridors by Section 407 2 of the International Building Code The system shall be activated in accor- dance with Section 907 4 Group I-2, Condition 2 occu- pancies shall be equipped with an automatic smoke detection system as required in Section 407 of the International Building Code Exceptions: 1 Corridor smoke detection is not required in smoke compartments that contain sleeping units where such units are provided with smoke detectors that comply with UL 268 Such detectors shall provide a visual display on the corridor side of each sleeping unit and shall provide an audible and visual alarm at the care providers' station attending each unit 2 Corridor smoke detection is not required in smoke compartments that contain sleeping units where sleeping unit doors are equipped with automatic door -closing devices with inte- gral smoke detectors on the unit sides installed in accordance with their listing, provided that the integral detectors perform the required alerting function 907.2.6.3 Group I-3 occupancies. Group I-3 occupan- cies shall be equipped with a manual fire alarm system and automatic smoke detection system installed for alerting staff 907.2.6.3.1 System initiation. Actuation of an auto- matic fire -extinguishing system, automatic sprinkler system, a manual fire alarm box or a fire detector shall initiate an approved fire alarm signal that auto- matically notifies staff 907.2.6.3.2 Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required to be located in accor- dance with Section 907 4 2 where the fire alarm boxes are provided at staff -attended locations hav- ing direct supervision over areas where manual fire alarm boxes have been omitted 907.2.6.3.2.1 Manual fire alarms boxes in detainee areas. Manual fire alarm boxes are allowed to be locked in areas occupied by detain- ees, provided that staff members are present within the subject area and have keys readily available to operate the manual fire alarm boxes 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 123 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 907.2.6.3.3 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed throughout resident housing areas, includ- ing sleeping units and contiguous day rooms, group activity spaces and other common spaces normally open to residents Exceptions: 1 Other approved smoke detection arrange- ments providing equivalent protection, including, but not limited to, placing detec- tors in exhaust ducts from cells or behind protective guards listed for the purpose, are allowed where necessary to prevent dam- age or tampering 2 Sleeping units in Use Conditions 2 and 3 as described in Section 308 of the Interna- tional Building Code 3 Smoke detectors are not required in sleep- ing units with four or fewer occupants in smoke compartments that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem installed in accordance with Section 903311 907.2.7 Group M. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one of the following conditions exists 1 The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons 2 The Group M occupant load is more than 100 per- sons above or below the lowest level of exit dis- charge Exceptions: 1 A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings complying with Section 402 of the International Building Code. 2 Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and the occupant notifica- tion appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow 907.2.7.1 Occupant notification. During times that the building is occupied, the initiation of a signal from a manual fire alarm box or from a waterflow switch shall not be required to activate the alarm notification appli- ances when an alarm signal is activated at a constantly attended location from wluch evacuation instructions shall be initiated over an emergency voice/alarm com- munication system installed in accordance with Section 907522 907.2.8 Group R-1. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies as required in Sections 907 2 8 1 through 907 2 8 3 907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies Exceptions: 1 A manual fire alarm system is not required in bwldmgs not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contig- uous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or com- mon areas by not less than 1-hour fire parh- hons and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard 2 Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the fol- lowing conditions are met 2 1 The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 2 2 The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow 2 3 Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location 907.2.8.2 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Sec- tion 907 5 shall be installed throughout all interior cor- ridors serving sleeping units Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit 907.2.8.3 Smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Sec- tion 907 2 10 907.2.9 Group R-2. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies as required in Sections 907 2 9 1 and 907 2 9 3 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions apply 1 Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located three or more stories above the lowest level of exit dis- charge 2 Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located more than one story below the highest level of exit discharge of exits serving the dwelling unit or sleeping unit 124 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS The bwldmg contains more than 16 dwelling units or sleeping units Exceptions: 1 A fire alarm system is not required in build- ings not more than two stories in height where all dwelling units or sleeping units and contig- uous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each dwell- ing unit or sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard 2 Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the bwldmg is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 9033 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and the occupant notification appli- ances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon a sprinkler water flow A fire alarm system is not required in build- ings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended com- dors designed in accordance with Section 1027 6, Exception 3 907.2.9.2 Smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Sec- tion 907 2 10 907.2.9.3 Group R-2 college and university build- ings. An automatic smoke detection system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies operated by a college or university for stu- dent or staff housing in all of the following locations 1 Common spaces outside of dwelling units and sleeping units. 2 Laundry rooms, mechanical equipment rooms and storage rooms 3 All interior corridors serving sleeping units or dwelling units Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units or dwelling units and where each sleeping unit or dwelling unit either has a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit or a means of egress door opening directly to an exit Required smoke alarms in dwelling units and sleep- ing units in Group R-2 occupancies operated by a col- lege or university for student or staff housing shall be interconnected with the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 907.2.10 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms. Listed single- and multiple -station smoke alarms comply- ing with UL 217 shall be installed in accordance with Sec- tions 907 2 10 1 through 907 2 10 7 and NFPA 72 907.2.10.1 Group R-1. Single- or multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in all of the following locations in Group R-1 1 In sleeping areas 2 In every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit 3 In each story within the sleeping unit, including basements For sleeping units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level 907.2.10.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1. Single or multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1 regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations 1 On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bed- rooms 2 In each room used for sleeping purposes In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an interven- ing door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level 907.2.10.3 Installation near cooking appliances. Smoke alarms shall not be installed in the following locations unless this would prevent placement of a smoke alarm in a location required by Section 907 2 10 1 or 907 2 10 2 1 Ionization smoke alarms shall not be installed less than 20 feet (6096 mm) horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance 2 Ionization smoke alarms with an alarm -silencing switch shall not be installed less than 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance 3 Photoelectric smoke alarms shall not be installed less than 6 feet (1829 mm) horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance 907.2.10.4 Installation near bathrooms. Smoke alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 125 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would pre- vent placement of a smoke alarm required by Section 907 2 10 1 or 907 2 10 2 907.2.10.5 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an indi- vidual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R or I-1 occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit Physi- cal interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. 907.2.10.6 Power source. In new construction, required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery back-up shall be connected to an emergency electrical system in accordance with Section 1203 Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low Wiring shall be per- manent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection Exception: Smoke alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where they are con- nected to an emergency electrical system that com- plies with Section 604 907.2.10.7 Smoke detection system. Smoke detectors listed in accordance with UL 268 and provided as part of the building fire alarm system shall be an acceptable alternative to single- and multiple -station smoke alarms and shall comply with the following 1 The fire alarm system shall comply with all appli- cable requirements in Section 907 2 Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall initiate alarm notification in the dwelling unit or sleeping unit in accordance with Section 907 5 2 3 Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall not activate alarm notifica- tion appliances outside of the dwelling unit or sleeping unit, provided that a supervisory signal is generated and monitored in accordance with Section 907 6 6 907.2.11 Special amusement buildings. An automatic smoke detection system shall be provided in special amusement buildings in accordance with Sections 907 2 11 1 through 907 2 11 3 907.2.11.1 Alarm. Activation of any single smoke detector, the automatic sprinkler system or any other automatic fire detection device shall immediately acti- vate an audible and visible alarm at the building at a constantly attended location from which emergency action can be initiated, including the capability of man- ual initiation of requirements in Section 907 2 11 2 907.2.11.2 System response. The activation of two or more smoke detectors, a single smoke detector equipped with an alarm verification feature, the auto- matic sprinkler system or other approved fire detection device shall automatically do all of the following 1 Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 footcandle (I I lux) at the walking surface level 2 Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions 3 Activate an approved directional exit marking that will become apparent in an emergency 4 Activate a prerecorded message, audible through- out the special amusement bwldmg, instructing patrons to proceed to the nearest exit Alarm sig- nals used in conjunction with the prerecorded message shall produce a sound that is distinctive from other sounds used during normal operation 907.2.11.3 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. An emergency voice/alarm communication system, which is allowed to serve as a public address system, shall be installed in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 and be audible throughout the entire special amusement building 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907 2 12 1, a fire department communication system in accordance with Section 907 2 12 2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 Exceptions: 1 Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907 2 21 of this code and Section 412 of the International Building Code 2 Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406 5 of the International Building Code 3 Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303 1 of the Interna- tional Building Code 4 Low -hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503 1 1 of the International Build- ing Code. 5 Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with Section 415 of the Internatonal Builchng Code 6 In Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended location and occu- pant notification shall be broadcast by the emer- gency voice/alarm communication system 907.2.12.1 Automatic smoke detection. Automatic smoke detection in high-rise buildings shall be in accordance with Sections 9072121 1 and 90721212 907.2.12.1.1 Area smoke detection. Area smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with this section Smoke detectors shall be connected to an 126 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS automatic fire alarm system The activation of any detector required by this section shall activate the emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 In addition to smoke detectors required by Sections 907 2 1 through 907 2 9, smoke detectors shall be located as follows 1 In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room that is not provided with sprinkler pro- tection 2 In each elevator machine room, machinery space, control room and control space and in elevator lobbies 907.2.12.1.2 Duct smoke detection. Duct smoke detectors complying with Section 907 3 1 shall be located as follows 1 In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per min- ute (cfin) (0 94 m'/s) Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet 2 At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2 4 m'/s) and serving not more than 10 air -inlet openings 907.2.12.2 Fire department communication system. Where a wired communication system is approved in lieu of an emergency responder radio coverage system in accordance with Section 510, the wired fire depart- ment communication system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and shall operate between afire command center complying with Section 508, elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms, fire pump rooms, areas of refuge and inside interior exit stairways The fire department communication device shall be provided at each floor level within the interior exit stairway 907.2.12.3 Multiple -channel voice evacuation. In buildings with an occupied floor more than 120 feet (36 576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department velucle access, voice evacuation systems for high-rise buildings shall be multiple -channel systems 907.2.13 Atriums connecting more than two stories. A fire alarm system shall be installed in occupancies with an atrium that connects more than two stories, with smoke detection in locations required by a rational analysis in Section 909 4 and in accordance with the system operation requirements in Section 909 17 The system shall be acti- vated in accordance with Section 907 5 Such occupancies in Group A, E or M shall be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system complying with the requirements of Section 907 5 2 2 907.2.14 High -piled combustible storage areas. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed throughout high -piled combustible storage areas where required by Section 3206 5 907.2.15 Aerosol storage uses. Aerosol product rooms and general-purpose warehouses containing aerosol prod- ucts shall be provided with an approved manual fire alarm system where required by this code 907.2.16 Lumber, wood structural panel and veneer mills. Lumber, wood structural panel and veneer mills shall be provided with a manual fire alarm system 907.2.17 Underground buildings with smoke control systems. Where a smoke control system is installed in an underground building in accordance with the International Building Code, automatic smoke detectors shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 907 2 17 1 907.2.17.1 Smoke detectors. Not fewer than one smoke detector listed for the intended purpose shall be installed in all of the following areas 1 Mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms 2 Elevator lobbies 3 The main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system serving more than one story and located in a serviceable area down- stream of the last duct inlet 4 Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more floors from return air ducts or ple- nums of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, except that in Group R occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2 4 m'/s) and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings 907.2.17.2 Alarm required. Activation of the smoke control system shall activate an audible alarm at a con- stantly attended location 907.2.18 Deep underground buildings. Where the lowest level of a structure is more than 60 feet (18 288 mm) below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit dis- charge, the structure shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/ alarm communication system installed in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 907.2.19 Covered and open mall buildings. Where the total floor area exceeds 50,000 square feet (4645 m') within either a covered mall building or within the perime- ter line of an open mall building, an emergency voice/ alarm communication system shall be provided Access to emergency voice/alarm communication systems serving a mall, required or otherwise, shall be provided for the fire department The system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 907.2.20 Residential aircraft hangars. Not fewer than one single -station smoke alarm shall be installed within a residential aircraft hangar as defined in Chapter 2 of the 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 127 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS International Building Code and shall be interconnected into the residential smoke alarm or other sounding device to provide an alarm that will be audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling 907.2.21 Airport traffic control towers. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notifi- cation system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be provided in airport control towers in accordance with Sec- tions 907 2 21 1 and 907 2 212 Exception: Audible appliances shall not be installed within the control tower cab 907.2.21.1 Airport traffic control towers with multi- ple exits and automatic sprinklers. Airport traffic control towers with multiple exits and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be provided with smoke detectors in all of the following locations 1 Airport traffic control cab 2 Electrical and mechanical equipment rooms 3 Airport terminal radar and electronics rooms 4 Outside each opening into interior exit stairways 5 Along the single means of egress permitted from observation levels 6 Outside each opening into the single means of egress permitted from observation levels 907.2.21.2 Other airport traffic control towers. Air- port traffic control towers with a single exit or where sprinklers are not installed throughout shall be provided with smoke detectors in all of the following locations 1 Airport traffic control cab 2 Electrical and mechanical equipment rooms 3 Airport terminal radar and electronics rooms 4 Office spaces incidental to the tower operation 5 Lounges for employees, including sanitary facili- ties 6 Means of egress 7 Utility shafts where access to smoke detectors can be provided 907.2.22 Battery rooms. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in areas containing stationary storage battery systems as required in Section 1206 2 907.2.23 Capacitor energy storage systems. An auto- matic smoke detection system shall be installed in areas containing capacitor energy storage systems as required by Section 1206 3 907.3 Fire safety functions. Automatic fire detectors utilized for the purpose of performing fire safety functions shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907 2 Detectors shall, upon actuation, perform the intended function and acti- vate the alarm notification appliances or activate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location In buildings not equipped with a fire alarm system, the auto- matic fire detector shall be powered by normal electrical ser- vice and, upon actuation, perform the intended function The detectors shall be located in accordance with NFPA 72 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907 2 Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the International Mechanical Code. In facilities that are required to be mon- itored by a supervising station, duct smoke detectors shall report only as a supervisory signal and not as a fire alarm They shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection Exceptions: 1 The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not required where duct smoke detec- tors activate the building's alarm notification appliances In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location Smoke detector trouble condi- tions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble 907.3.2 Special locking systems. Where special locking systems are installed on means of egress doors in accor- dance with Section 1010 1 9 7 or 1010 1 9 8, an automatic detection system shall be installed as required by that sec- tion 907.3.3 Elevator emergency operation. Automatic fire detectors installed for elevator emergency operation shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of ASME A17 1/CSA B44 and NFPA 72 907.3.4 Wiring. The wiring to the auxiliary devices and equipment used to accomplish the fire safety functions shall be monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72 907.4 Initiating devices. Where manual or automatic alarm initiation is required as part of a fire alarm system, the mitiat- mg devices shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907 4 1 through 907 4 3 1 907.4.1 Protection of fire alarm control unit. In areas that are not continuously occupied, a single smoke detec- tor shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm con- trol unit, notification appliance circuit power extenders and supervising station transmitting equipment Exception: Where ambient conditions prohibit instal- lation of smoke detector, a heat detector shall be per- mitted 907.4.2 Manual fire alarm boxes. Where a manual fire alarm system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by fire alarm boxes installed in accor- dance with Sections 907 4 2 1 through 907 4 2 6 128 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff.,111 Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto k I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 907.4.2.1 Location. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the entrance to each exit In buildings not protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, additional manual fire alarm boxes shall be located so that the distance of travel to the nearest box does not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) 907.4.2.2 Height. The height of the manual fire alarm boxes shall be not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and not more than 48 inches (1372 mm) measured verti- cally, from the floor level to the activating handle or lever of the box 907.4.2.3 Color. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be red in color 907.4.2.4 Signs. Where fire alarm systems are not mon- itored by a supervising station, an approved permanent sign shall be installed adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT Exception: Where the manufacturer has perma- nently provided this information on the manual fire alarm box 907.4.2.5 Protective covers. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation of listed manual fire alarm box protective covers to prevent malicious false alarms or to provide the manual fire alarm box with protection from physical damage The protective cover shall be transparent or red in color with a trans- parent face to permit visibility of the manual fire alarm box Each cover shall include proper operating instruc- tions A protective cover that emits a local alarm signal shall not be installed unless approved Protective cov- ers shall not project more than that permitted by Sec- tion 1003 3 3 907.4.2.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be provided with ready access, unobstructed, unobscured and visible at all times 907.4.3 Automatic smoke detection. Where an automatic smoke detection system is required it shall utilize smoke detectors unless ambient conditions prohibit such an installation In spaces where smoke detectors cannot be utilized due to ambient conditions, approved automatic heat detectors shall be permitted 907.4.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system. For conditions other than specific fire safety functions noted in Section 907 3, in areas where ambient conditions prohibit the installation of smoke detectors, an automatic sprinkler system installed in such areas in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 and that is connected to the fire alarm system shall be approved as automatic heat detection 907.5 Occupant notification systems. A fire alarm system shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit and shall initiate occupant notification upon activation, in accordance with Sections 907 5 1 through 907 5 2 3 3 Where a fire alarm sys- tem is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by 1 Automatic fire detectors 2 Automatic sprinkler system waterflow devices 3 Manual fire alarm boxes 4 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems Exception: Where notification systems are allowed else- where in Section 907 to annunciate at a constantly attended location 907.5.1 Presignal feature. A presignal feature shall not be installed unless approved by the fire code official Where a presignal feature is provided, a signal shall be annunciated at a constantly attended location approved by the fire code official, so that occupant notification can be activated in the event of fire or other emergency 907.5.2 Alarm notification appliances. Alarm notifica- tion appliances shall be provided and shall be listed for their purpose 907.5.2.1 Audible alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm Exceptions: 1 Audible alarm notification appliances are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compli- ance with Section 907 2 6, Exception 2 2 A visible alarm notification appliance installed in a nurses' control station or other continuously attended staff location in a Group I-2, Condition 2 suite shall be an acceptable alternative to the installation of audible alarm notification appliances through- out the suite in Group I-2, Condition 2 occu- pancies that are in compliance with Section 907 2 6, Exception 2 3 Where provided, audible notification appli- ances located in each enclosed occupant evac- uation elevator lobby in accordance with Section 3008 9 1 of the International Building Code shall be connected to a separate notifica- tion zone for manual paging only 907.5.2.1.1 Average sound pressure. The audible alarm notification appliances shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the aver- age ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maxi- mum sound level having a duration of not less than 60 seconds, whichever is greater, in every occupia- ble space within the building 907.5.2.1.2 Maximum sound pressure. The maxi- mum sound pressure level for audible alarm notifi- cation appliances shall be 110 dBA at the mimmum hearing distance from the audible appliance Where the average ambient noise is greater than 95 dBA, 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 129 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS visible alarm notification appliances shall be pro- 907.5.2.3 Visible alarms. Visible alarm notification vided in accordance with NFPA 72 and audible appliances shall be provided in accordance with Sec - alarm notification appliances shall not be required bons 907 5 2 3 1 through 907 5 2 3 3 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication systems. Emergency voice/alarm communication sys- tems required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler waterflow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404 In high-rise buildings, the system shall operate on at least the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor below Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones At a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows 1 Elevator groups 2 Interior exit stairways 3 Each floor 4 Areas of refuge as defined in Chapter 2 Exception: In Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead page 907.5.2.2.1 Manual override. A manual override for emergency voice communication shall be pro- vided on a selective and all -call basis for all paging zones 907.5.2.2.2 Live voice messages. The emergency voice/alarm communication system shall have the capability to broadcast live voice messages by pag- ing zones on a selective and all -call basis 907.5.2.2.3 Alternative uses. The emergency voice/ alarm communication system shall be allowed to be used for other announcements, provided that the manual fire alarm use takes precedence over any other use 907.5.2.2.4 Emergency voice/alarm communica- tion captions. Where stadiums, arenas and grand- stands have 15,000 fixed seats or more and provide audible public announcements, the emergency/voice alarm communication system shall provide pre- recorded or real -tune captions Prerecorded or live emergency captions shall be from an approved loca- tion constantly attended by personnel trained to respond to an emergency 907.5.2.2.5 Emergency power. Emergency voice/ alarm communications systems shall be provided with emergency power in accordance with Section 1203 The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72 Exceptions: 1 Visible alarm notification appliances are not required in alterations, except where an exist - mg fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed 2 Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in exits as defined in Chapter 2 3 Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in elevator cars 4 Visual alarm notification appliances are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compli- ance with Section 907 2 6, Exception 2 907.5.2.3.1 Public use areas and common use areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use areas Exception: Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the notification appli- ance circuits serving the employee work areas shall be initially designed with not less than 20- percent spare capacity to account for the potential of adding visible notification appliances in the future to accommodate hearing -unpaired employee(s) 907.5.2.3.2 Groups I-1 and R-1. Habitable spaces in dwelling units and sleeping units in Group I-1 and R-1 occupancies in accordance with Table 907 5 2 3 2 shall be provided with visible alarm notification Visible alarms shall be activated by the in -room smoke alarm and the building fire alarm system TABLE 907.5.2.3.2 VISIBLE ALARMS NUMBER OF SLEEPING UNITS SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS WITH VISIBLE ALARMS 6 to 25 2 26 to 50 4 51 to 75 7 76 to 100 9 101 to 150 12 151 to 200 14 201 to 300 17 301 to 400 20 401 to 500 22 501 to 1,000 5% of total 1,001 and over 50 plus 3 for each 100 over 1,000 907.5.2.3.3 Group R-2.In Group R-2 occupancies required by Section 907 to have a fire alarm system, each story that contains dwelling units and sleeping units shall be provided with the future capability to 130 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, xAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS support visible alarm notification appliances in accordance with Chapter 11 of ICC A117 1 Such capability shall accommodate wired or wireless equipment The future capability shall include one of the following The interconnection of the building fire alarm system with the unit smoke alarms The replacement of audible appliances with combination audible/visible appliances The future extension of the existing wiring from the unit smoke alarm locations to required locations for visible appliances 907.6 Installation and monitoring. A fire alarm system shall be installed and monitored in accordance with Sections 907 6 1 through 907 6 6 2 and NFPA 72 907.6.1 Wiring. Wiring shall comply with the require- ments of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 Wireless protection sys- tems utilizing radio -frequency transmitting devices shall comply with the special requirements for supervision of low -power wireless systems in NFPA 72 907.6.2 Power supply. The primary and secondary power supply for the fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72 Exception: Backup power for single -station and multi- ple -station smoke alarms as required in Section 9072106 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and sta- tus including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate Exceptions: 1 Fire alarm systems in single -story buildings less than 22,500 square feet (2090 m') in area 2 Fire alarm systems that only include manual fire alarm boxes, waterflow initiating devices and not more than 10 additional alarm-imtiatmg devices 3 Special initiating devices that do not support indi- vidual device identification 4 Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment 907.6.3.1 Annunciation. The initiating device status shall be annunciated at an approved on -site location 907.6.4 Zones. Each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 22,500 square feet (2090 m') The length of any zone shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) in any direction Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 907.6.4.1 Zoning indicator panel. A zoning indicator panel and the associated controls shall be provided in an approved location The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be can- celed by the operation of an audible alarm -silencing switch 907.6.4.2 High-rise buildings. In high-rise buildings, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for each of the following types of alarm-mitiatmg devices where pro- vided 1 Smoke detectors 2 Sprinkler waterflow devices 3 Manual fire alarm boxes 4 Other approved types of automatic fire detection - devices or suppression systems 907.6.5 Access. Access shall be provided to each fire alarm device and notification appliance for periodic inspection, maintenance and testing 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accor- dance with NFPA 72 Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for 1 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms required by Section 907 2 10 2 Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies 3 Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two- family dwellings 907.6.6.1 Automatic telephone -dialing devices. Auto- matic telephone -dialing devices used to transmit an emergency alarm shall not be connected to any fire department telephone number unless approved by the fire chief 907.6.6.2 Termination of monitoring service. Termi- nation of fire alarm momtormg services shall be in accordance with Section 901 9 907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 907.7.1 Single- and multiple -station alarm devices. When the installation of the alarm devices is complete, each device and interconnecting wiring for multiple -sta- tion alarm devices shall be tested in accordance with the smoke alarm provisions of NFPA 72 907.7.2 Record of completion. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications shall be provided 907.7.3 Instructions. Operating, testing and maintenance instructions and record drawings (as builts") and equip- ment specifications shall be provided at an approved loca- tion 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The mainte- nance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907 8 1 through 907 8 5 and NFPA 72 Records of mspec- tion, testing and maintenance shall be maintained 907.8.1 Maintenance required. Where required for com- pliance with the provisions of this code, devices, equip- ment, systems, conditions, arrangements, levels of 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 131 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,,vo aRt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS protection or other features shall thereafter be continu- ously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the fire code official 907.8.2 Testing. Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in NFPA 72 or more frequently where required by the fire code official Records of testing shall be maintained Exception: Devices or equipment that are inaccessible because of safety considerations shall be tested during scheduled shutdowns where approved by the fire code official, but not less than every 18 months 907.8.3 Smoke detector sensitivity. Smoke detector sen- sitivity shall be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter After the second cali- bration test, where sensitivity tests indicate that the detec- tor has remained within its listed and marked sensitivity range (or 4-percent obscuration light gray smoke, if not marked), the length of time between calibration tests shall be permitted to be extended to not more than 5 years Where the frequency is extended, records of detector - caused nuisance alarms and subsequent trends of these alarms shall be maintained In zones or areas where nui- sance alarms show any increase over the previous year, calibration tests shall be performed 907.8.4 Sensitivity test method. To verify that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range, it shall be tested using one of the following meth- ods 1 A calibrated test method 2 The manufacturer's calibrated sensitivity test rostru- m ent 3 Listed control equipment arranged for the purpose 4 A smoke detector/control unit arrangement whereby the detector causes a signal at the control unit where the detector's sensitivity is outside its acceptable sensitivity range 5 Another calibrated sensitivity test method accept- able to the fire code official Detectors found to have a sensitivity outside the listed and marked sensitivity range shall be cleaned and recali- brated or replaced Exceptions: 1 Detectors listed as field adjustable shall be per- mitted to be either adjusted within the listed and marked sensitivity range and cleaned and recah- brated or they shall be replaced 2 This requirement shall not apply to single -station smoke alarms 907.8.4.1 Sensitivity testing device. Smoke detector sensitivity shall not be tested or measured using a device that administers an unmeasured concentration of smoke or other aerosol into the detector 907.8.5 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The build- ing owner shall be responsible to maintain the fire and life safety systems in an operable condition at all tunes Ser- vice personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NFPA 72 for inspection, testing and maintenance of such systems Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained 907.9 Where required in existing buildings and struc- tures. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 907.10 Smoke alarm maintenance. Smoke alarms shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Smoke alarms shall be replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests, or when they exceed 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless an earlier replacement is specified in the manufacturer's published instructions SECTION 908 EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 908.1 Group H occupancies. Emergency alarms for the detection and notification of an emergency condition in Group H occupancies shall be provided as required in Chap- ter 50 908.2 Group H-5 occupancy. Emergency alarms for notifi- cation of an emergency condition in an HIM facility shall be provided as required in Section 2703 12 SECTION 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS 909.1 Scope and purpose. This section applies to mechani- cal or passive smoke control systems where they are required for new bwldmgs or portions thereof by provisions of the International Building Code or this code The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of smoke control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for the evacuation or relocation of occupants These provisions are not intended for the preservation of contents, the timely resto- ration of operations or for assistance in fire suppression or overhaul activities Smoke control systems regulated by this section serve a different purpose than the smoke- and heat - removal provisions found in Section 910 Mechanical smoke control systems shall not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code 909.2 General design requirements. Buildings, structures, or parts thereof required by the International Building Code or this code to have a smoke control system or systems shall have such systems designed in accordance with the applica- ble requirements of Section 909 and the generally accepted and well -established principles of engineering relevant to the design The construction documents shall include sufficient information and detail to describe adequately the elements of the design necessary for the proper implementation of the smoke control systems These documents shall be accompa- nied with sufficient information and analysis to demonstrate compliance with these provisions 909.3 Special inspection and test requirements. In addition to the ordinary inspection and test requirements that build- ings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, 132 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to Fk ff., I (firill RR 1, sAgffiAvom Rt, ICC No otths �TAodomoo. m AtOy �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS smoke control systems subject to the provisions of Section 909 shall undergo special inspections and tests sufficient to verify the proper commissioning of the smoke control design in its final installed condition The design submission accom- panying the construction documents shall clearly detail pro- cedures and methods to be used and the items subject to such inspections and tests Such commissioning shall be in accor- dance with generally accepted engineering practice and, where possible, based on published standards for the particu- lar testing involved The special inspections and tests required by this section shall be conducted under the same terns as in Section 1704 of the International Building Code. 909.4 Analysis. A rational analysis supporting the types of smoke control systems to be employed, the methods of their operations, the systems supporting them and the methods of construction to be utilized shall accompany the construction documents submission and include, but not be limited to, the items indicated in Sections 909 4 1 through 909 4 7 909.4.1 Stack effect. The system shall be designed such that the maximum probable normal or reverse stack effect will not adversely interfere with the system's capabilities In determining the maximum probable stack effect, alti- tude, elevation, weather lustory and interior temperatures shall be used 909.4.2 Temperature effect of fire. Buoyancy and expan- sion caused by the design fire in accordance with Section 909 9 shall be analyzed The system shall be designed such that these effects do not adversely interfere with the system's capabilities 909.4.3 Wind effect. The design shall consider the adverse effects of wind Such consideration shall be con- sistent with the wind -loading provisions of the Interna- tional Building Code. 909.4.4 Systems. The design shall consider the effects of the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) sys- tems on both smoke and fire transport The analysis shall include all permutations of systems status The design shall consider the effects of the fire on the heating, venti- lating and air-conditioning systems 909.4.5 Climate. The design shall consider the effects of low temperatures on systems, property and occupants Air inlets and exhausts shall be located so as to prevent snow or ice blockage 909.4.6 Duration of operation. All portions of active or engineered smoke control systems shall be capable of con- tinued operation after detection of the fire event for a period of not less than either 20 minutes or 1 5 times the calculated egress time, whichever is greater 909.4.7 Smoke control system interaction. The design shall consider the interaction effects of the operation of multiple smoke control systems for all design scenarios 909.5 Smoke barrier construction. Smoke barriers required for passive smoke control and a smoke control system using the pressurization method shall comply with Section 709 of the International Building Code. The maximum allowable leakage area shall be the aggregate area calculated using the following leakage area ratios 1 Walls A/A,y = 0 00100 2 Interior exit stairways and ramps and exitpassageways A/Aw = 0 00035 3 Enclosed exit access stairways and ramps and all other shafts A/AR— 0 00150 4 Floors and roofs AIAF = 0 00050 where A —Total leakage area, square feet (m) AF = Unit floor or roof area of barrier, square feet (m) Alt,, = Unit wall area of barrier, square feet (m) The leakage area ratios shown do not include openings due to gaps around doors and operable windows The total leak- age area of the smoke barrier shall be determned in accor- dance with Section 909 5 1 and tested in accordance with Section 909 5 2 909.5.1 Total leakage area. Total leakage area of the bar- rier is the product of the smoke barrier gross area multi- plied by the allowable leakage area ratio, plus the area of other openings such as gaps around doors and operable windows 909.5.2 Testing of leakage area. Compliance with the maximum total leakage area shall be determined by achieving the minimum air pressure difference across the barrier with the system in the smoke control mode for mechanical smoke control systems utilizing the pressur- ization method Compliance with the maximum total leak- age area of passive smoke control systems shall be verified through methods such as door fan testing or other meth- ods, as approved by the fire code official 909.5.3 Opening protection. Openings in smoke barriers shall be protected by automatic -closing devices actuated by the required controls for the mechanical smoke control system Door openings shall be protected by fire door assemblies complying with Section 716 of the Interna- tional Building Code. Exceptions: 1 Passive smoke control systems with automatic - closing devices actuated by spot -type smoke detectors listed for releasing service installed in accordance with Section 907 3 2 Fixed openings between smoke zones that are protected utilizing the airflow method 3 In Group I-1, Condition 2, Group I-2, and ambu- latory care facilities, where a pair of opposite - swinging doors are installed across a corridor in accordance with Section 909 5 3 1, the doors shall not be required to be protected in accor- dance with Section 716 of the International Building Code The doors shall be close -fitting within operational tolerances and shall not have a center mullion or undercuts in excess of/q inch 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 133 I 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS (191 mm) louvers or grilles The doors shall have head and jamb stops and astragals or rabbets at meeting edges and, where pernutted by the door manufacturer's listing, positive -latching devices are not required 4 In Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities, where such doors are special-purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding door assemblies installed in accordance with Section 1010 1 4 3 and are automatic closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 716 2 6 6 of the Interna- honal Builchng Code 5 Group I-3 6 Openings between smoke zones with clear ceil- ing heights of 14 feet (4267 mm) or greater and bank -down capacity of greater than 20 minutes as determined by the design fire size 909.5.3.1 Group I-1, Condition 2; Group I-2; and ambulatory care facilities. In Group I-1, Condition 2, Group I-2, and ambulatory care facilities, where doors are installed across a corridor, the doors shall be auto- matic closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 716 2 6 6 of the International Building Code and shall have a vision panel with fire -protection -rated glazing materials in fire -protection -rated frames, the area of which shall not exceed that tested 909.5.3.2 Ducts and air transfer openings. Ducts and air transfer openings are required to be protected with a minimum Class II, 250°F (121°C) smoke damper com- plying with Section 717 of the International Building Code 909.6 Pressurization method. The primary mechanical means of controlling smoke shall be by pressure differences across smoke barriers Maintenance of a tenable environment is not required in the smoke -control zone of fire origin 909.6.1 Minimum pressure difference. The pressure dif- ference across a smoke barrier used to separate smoke zones shall be not less than 0 05-inch water gage (0 0124 kPa) in fully sprinklered buildings In buildings permitted to be other than fully sprm- klered, the smoke control system shall be designed to achieve pressure differences not less than two times the maximum calculated pressure difference produced by the design fire 909.6.2 Maximum pressure difference. The maximum air pressure difference across a smoke barrier shall be determined by required door -opening or closing forces The actual force required to open exit doors when the sys- tem is in the smoke control mode shall be in accordance with Section 1010 13 Opening and closing forces for other doors shall be determined by standard engineering methods for the resolution of forces and reactions The calculated force to set a side -hinged, swinging door in motion shall be determined by F=F,+K(WADP)12(W-d) (Equation9-1) where A = Door area, square feet (m) d = Distance from door handle to latch edge of door, feet (m) F = Total door opening force, pounds (I) Fd, = Force required to overcome closing device, pounds K = Coefficient 5 2 (1 0) W = Door width, feet (m) AP— Design pressure difference, inches of water (Pa) 909.6.3 Pressurized stairways and elevator hoistways. Where stairways or elevator hoistways are pressurized, such pressurization systems shall comply with Section 909 as smoke control systems, in addition to the requirements of Section 909 21 of this code and Section 909 20 of the International Building Code 909.7 Airflow design method. Where approved by the fire code official, smoke migration through openings fixed in a permanently open position, which are located between smoke control zones by the use of the airflow method, shall be per- mitted The design airflow shall be in accordance with this section Airflow shall be directed to limit smoke migration from the fire zone The geometry of openings shall be consid- ered to prevent flow reversal from turbulent effects Smoke control systems using the airflow method shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 92 909.7.1 Prohibited conditions. This method shall not be employed where either the quantity of air or the velocity of the airflow will adversely affect other portions of the smoke control system, unduly intensify the fire, disrupt plume dynamics or interfere with exiting Airflow toward the fire shall not exceed 200 feet per minute (1 02 m/s) Where the calculated airflow exceeds this limit, the air- flow method shall not be used 909.8 Exhaust method. Where approved by the fire code official, mechanical smoke control for large enclosed vol- umes, such as in atriums or malls, shall be permitted to utilize the exhaust method Smoke control systems using the exhaust method shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 92 909.8.1 Smoke layer. The height of the lowest horizontal surface of the smoke layer interface shall be maintained not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) above a walking surface that forms a portion of a required egress system within the smoke zone 909.9 Design fire. The design fire shall be based on a rational analysis performed by the registered design professional and approved by the fire code official The design fire shall be based on the analysis in accordance with Section 909 4 and this section 909.9.1 Factors considered. The engineering analysis shall include the characteristics of the fuel, fuel load, effects included by the fire and whether the fire is likely to be steady or unsteady 909.9.2 Design fire fuel. Determmation of the design fire shall include consideration of the type of fuel, fuel spacing and configuration 909.9.3 Heat -release assumptions. The analysis shall make use of best available data from approved sources and 134 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Fk ff.,( rill 1 1 Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto I RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS shall not be based on excessively stringent limitations of combustible material 909.9.4 Sprinkler effectiveness assumptions. A docu- mented engineering analysis shall be provided for condi- tions that assume fire growth is halted at the time of sprinkler activation 909.10 Equipment. Equipment including, but not limited to, fans, ducts, automatic dampers and balance dampers shall be suitable for their intended use, suitable for the probable expo- sure temperatures that the rational analysis indicates, and as approved by the fire code official 909.10.1 Exhaust fans. Components of exhaust fans shall be rated and certified by the manufacturer for the probable temperature rise to which the components will be exposed This temperature rise shall be computed by T = (Q Jmc) + (TS) (Equation 9-2) where c = Specific heat of smoke at smoke layer temperature, Btu/lb°F • (kJ/kg - K) in = Exhaust rate, pounds per second (kg/s) QL = Convective heat output of fire, Btu/s (kW) TG = Ambient temperature, °F (K) T = Smoke temperature, °F (K) Exception: Reduced T, as calculated based on the assurance of adequate dilution au 909.10.2 Ducts. Duct materials and joints shall be capable of withstanding the probable temperatures and pressures to which they are exposed as determmed in accordance with Section 909 10 1 Ducts shall be constructed and sup- ported in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Ducts shall be leak tested to 1 5 times the maximum design pressure in accordance with nationally accepted practices Measured leakage shall not exceed 5 percent of design flow Results of such testing shall be a part of the documentation procedure Ducts shall be supported directly from fire -resistance -rated structural elements of the building by substantial, noncombustible supports Exception: Flexible connections, for the purpose of vibration isolation, complying with the International Mechanical Code and that are constructed of approved fire -resistance -rated materials 909.10.3 Equipment, inlets and outlets. Equipment shall be located so as to not expose uninvolved portions of the building to an additional fire hazard Outside air inlets shall be located so as to minimize the potential for intro- ducing smoke or flame into the building Exhaust outlets shall be so located as to minimize reintroduction of smoke into the bwldmg and to limit exposure of the building or adjacent buildings to an additional fire hazard 909.10.4 Automatic dampers. Automatic dampers, regardless of the purpose for which they are installed within the smoke control system, shall be listed and con- form to the requirements of approved recognized stan- dards 909.10.5 Fans. In addition to other requirements, belt - driven fans shall have 15 times the number of belts required for the design duty with the inimmnurn number of belts being two Fans shall be selected for stable perfor- mance based on normal temperature and, where applica- ble, elevated temperature Calculations and manufac- turer's fan curves shall be part of the documentation pro- cedures Fans shall be supported and restrained by non- combustible devices in accordance with the structural design requirements of Chapter 16 of the International Building Code. Motors driving fans shall not be operated beyond their nameplate horsepower (kilowatts) as determmed from measurement of actual current draw and shall have a mini- mum service factor of 1 15 909.11 Standby power. Smoke control systems shall be pro- vided with standby power in accordance with Section 1203 909.11.1 Equipment room. The standby power source and its transfer switches shall be in a room separate from the normal power transformers and switch gears and venti- lated directly to and from the exterior The room shall be enclosed with not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Build- ing Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accor- dance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 909.11.2 Power sources and power surges. Elements of the smoke control system relying on volatile memories or the like shall be supplied with uninterruptable power sources of sufficient duration to span 15-minute primary power interruption Elements of the smoke control system susceptible to power surges shall be suitably protected by conditioners, suppressors or other approved means 909.12 Detection and control systems. Fire detection sys- tems providing control input or output signals to mechanical smoke control systems or elements thereof shall comply with the requirements of Section 907 Such systems shall be equipped with a control unit complying with UL 864 and listed as smoke control equipment 909.12.1 Verification. Control systems for mechanical smoke control systems shall include provisions for verifi- cation Verification shall include positive confirmation of actuation, testing, manual override and the presence of power downstream of all disconnects A preprogrammed weekly test sequence shall report abnormal conditions audibly, visually and by printed report The prepro- grammed weekly test shall operate all devices, equipment, and components used for smoke control Exception: Where verification of individual compo- nents tested through the preprogrammed weekly testing sequence will interfere with, and produce unwanted effects to, normal building operation, such individual components are permitted to be bypassed from the pre- programmed weekly testing, where approved by the fire code official and in accordance with both of the fol- lowing 1 Where the operation of components is bypassed from the preprogrammed weekly test, presence of power downstream of all disconnects shall be verified weekly by a listed control unit 2 Testing of all components bypassed from the pre- programmed weekly test shall be in accordance with Section 909 20 6 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 135 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( LEA Ag,,vo aRt, ICC No fwN¢[TAod,Ao,,m AtO, good,Ao- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 909.12.2 Wiring. In addition to meeting requirements of NFPA 70, all wiring, regardless of voltage, shall be fully enclosed within continuous raceways 909.12.3 Activation. Smoke control systems shall be acti- vated in accordance with this section 909.12.3.1 Pressurization, airflow or exhaust method. Mechanical smoke control systems using the pressurization, airflow or exhaust method shall have completely automatic control 909.12.3.2 Passive method. Passive smoke control systems actuated by approved spot -type detectors listed for releasing service shall be perm tried 909.12.4 Automatic control. Where completely auto- matic control is required or used, the automatic -control sequences shall be initiated from an appropriately zoned automatic sprinkler system complying with Section 903 3 1 1, manual controls provided with ready access for the fire department and any smoke detectors required by the engineering analysis 909.13 Control air tubing. Control air tubing shall be of suf- ficient size to meet the required response times Tubing shall be flushed clean and dry prior to final connections and shall be adequately supported and protected from damage Tubing passing through concrete or masonry shall be sleeved and protected from abrasion and electrolytic action 909.13.1 Materials. Control au tubing shall be hard drawn copper, Type L, ACR in accordance with ASTM B42, ASTM B43, ASTM B68, ASTM B88, ASTM B251 and ASTM B280 Fittings shall be wrought copper or brass, solder type, in accordance with ASME B1618 or ASME B16 22 Changes in direction shall be made with appropriate tool bends Brass compression -type fittings shall be used at final connection to devices, other joints shall be brazed using a BCuP5 brazing alloy with solidus above 1,100°F (593°C) and liquidus below 1,500°F (816°C) Brazing flux shall be used on copper -to -brass joints only Exception: Nonmetallic tubing used within control panels and at the final connection to devices, provided that all of the following conditions are met 1 Tubing shall comply with the requirements of Section 602 2 1 3 of the International Mechani- cal Code 2 Tubing and the connected device shall be com- pletely enclosed within a galvanized or paint - grade steel enclosure having a minimum thick- ness of 0 0296 inch (0 7534 mm) (No 22 gage) Entry to the enclosure shall be by copper tubing with a protective grommet of neoprene or Teflon or by suitable brass compression to male -barbed adapter 3 Tubing shall be identified by appropriately docu- mented coding 4 Tubing shall be neatly tied and supported within the enclosure Tubing bridging cabinets and doors or moveable devices shall be of sufficient length to avoid tension and excessive stress Tub- ing shall be protected against abrasion Tubing connected to devices on doors shall be fastened along hinges 909.13.2 Isolation from other functions. Control tubing serving other than smoke control functions shall be iso- lated by automatic isolation valves or shall be an indepen- dent system 909.13.3 Testing. Control au tubing shall be tested at three times the operating pressure for not less than 30 mm- utes without any noticeable loss in gauge pressure prior to final connection to devices 909.14 Marking and identification. The detection and con- trol systems shall be clearly marked at all junctions, accesses and term orations 909.15 Control diagrams. Identical control diagrams show- ing all devices in the system and identifying their location and function shall be maintained current and kept on file with the fire code official, the fire department and in the fire com- mand center in a format and manner approved by the fire code official 909.16 Fire fighter's smoke control panel. A fire fighter's smoke control panel for fire department emergency response purposes only shall be provided and shall include manual control or override of automatic control for mechanical smoke control systems The panel shall be located in afire command center complying with Section 508 in high-rise buildings or buildings with smoke -protected assembly seat- ing In all other buildings, the fire fighter's smoke control panel shall be installed in an approved location adjacent to the fire alarm control panel The fire fighter's smoke control panel shall comply with Sections 909 16 1 through 909 16 3 909.16.1 Smoke control systems. Fans within the build- ing shall be shown on the fire fighter's control panel A clear indication of the direction of airflow and the relation- ship of components shall be displayed Status indicators shall be provided for all smoke control equipment, annun- ciated by fan and zone and by pilot -lamp -type indicators as follows 1 Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their normal status WHITE 2 Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their off or closed status RED 3 Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their on or open status ---GREEN 4 Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in a fault statusYELLOW/AMBER 909.16.2 Smoke control panel. The fire fighter's control panel shall provide control capability over the complete smoke control system equipment within the bwldmg as follows 1 ON -AUTO -OFF control over each individual piece of operating smoke control equipment that can be controlled from other sources within the building This includes stairway pressurization fans, smoke exhaust fans, supply, return and exhaust fans, eleva- 136 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS for shaft fans, and other operating equipment used or intended for smoke control purposes OPEN -AUTO -CLOSE control over individual dampers relating to smoke control and that are con- trolled from other sources within the building ON -OFF or OPEN -CLOSE control over smoke con- trol and other critical equipment associated with a fire or smoke emergency and that can only be con- trolled from the fire fighter's control panel Exceptions: 1 Complex systems, where approved where the controls and indicators are combined to control and indicate all elements of a single smoke zone as a unit 2 Complex systems, where approved where the control is accomplished by computer interface using approved, plain English commands 909.16.3 Control action and priorities. The fire fighter's control panel actions shall be as follows ON -OFF and OPEN -CLOSE control actions shall have the highest priority of any control point within the building Once issued from the fire fighter's con- trol panel, automatic or manual control from any other control point within the building shall not con- tradict the control action Where automatic means are provided to interrupt normal, nonemergency equipment operation or produce a specific result to safeguard the building or equipment including, but not limited to, duct freezestats, duct smoke detec- tors, high -temperature cutouts, temperature -actuated linkage and similar devices, such means shall be capable of being overridden by the fire fighter's control panel The last control action as indicated by each fire fighter's control panel switch position shall prevail Control actions shall not require the smoke control system to assume more than one configura- tion at any one time Exception: Power disconnects required by NFPA 70 Only the AUTO position of each three -position fire- fighter's control panel switch shall allow automatic or manual control action from other control points within the building The AUTO position shall be the NORMAL, nonemergency, building control posi- tion Where a fire fighter's control panel is in the AUTO position, the actual status of the device (on, off, open, closed) shall continue to be indicated by the status indicator described in Section 90916 1 Where directed by an automatic signal to assume an emergency condition, the NORMAL position shall become the emergency condition for that device or group of devices within the zone Control actions shall not require the smoke control system to assume more than one configuration at any one time 909.17 System response time. Smoke -control system activa- tion shall be initiated immediately after receipt of an appro- priate automatic or manual activation command Smoke control systems shall activate individual components (such as dampers and fans) in the sequence necessary to prevent phys- ical damage to the fans, dampers, ducts and other equipment For purposes of smoke control, the fire fighter's control panel response time shall be the same for automatic or manual smoke control action initiated from any other building control point The total response time, including that necessary for detection, shutdown of operating equipment and smoke con- trol system startup, shall allow for full operational mode to be achieved before the conditions in the space exceed the design smoke condition The system response time for each compo- nent and their sequential relationships shall be detailed in the required rational analysis and verification of their installed condition reported in the required final report 909.18 Acceptance testing. Devices, equipment, compo- nents and sequences shall be individually tested These tests, in addition to those required by other provisions of this code, shall consist of detennmation of fanction, sequence and, where applicable, capacity of their installed condition 909.18.1 Detection devices. Smoke or fire detectors that are a part of a smoke control system shall be tested in accordance with Chapter 9 in their installed condition Where applicable, this testing shall include verification of airflow in both minimum and maximum conditions 909.18.2 Ducts. Ducts that are part of a smoke control sys- tem shall be traversed using generally accepted practices to detennme actual air quantities 909.18.3 Dampers. Dampers shall be tested for function in their installed condition 909.18.4 Inlets and outlets. Inlets and outlets shall be read using generally accepted practices to determine air quantities 909.18.5 Fans. Fans shall be examined for correct rota- tion Measurements of voltage, amperage, revolutions per in mute and belt tension shall be made 909.18.6 Smoke barriers. Measurements using inclined manometers or other approved calibrated measuring devices shall be made of the pressure differences across smoke barriers Such measurements shall be conducted for each possible smoke control condition 909.18.7 Controls. Each smoke zone equipped with an automatic -initiation device shall be put into operation by the actuation of one such device Each additional device within the zone shall be verified to cause the same sequence without requiring the operation of fan motors in order to prevent damage Control sequences shall be veri- fied throughout the system, including verification of over- ride from the fire fighter's control panel and simulation of standby power conditions 909.18.8 Testing for smoke control. Smoke control sys- tems shall be tested by a special inspector in accordance with Section 1705 18 of the International Building Code 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 137 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 909.18.8.1 Scope of testing. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with the following 1 During erection of ductwork and prior to conceal- ment for the purposes of leakage testing and recording of device location 2 Prior to occupancy and after sufficient comple- tion for the purposes of pressure -difference test - mg, flow measurements, and detection and control verification 909.18.8.2 Qualifications. Approved agencies for smoke control testing shall have expertise in fire pro- tection engineering, mechanical engineering and certi- fication as air balancers 909.18.8.3 Reports. A complete report of testing shall be prepared by the approved agency The report shall include identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark The report shall be reviewed by the responsible registered design professional and, when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible registered design professional shall sign, seal and date the report 909.18.8.3.1 Report filing. A copy of the final report shall be filed with the fire code official and an identical copy shall be maintained in an approved location at the building 909.18.9 Identification and documentation. Charts, drawings and other documents identifying and locating each component of the smoke control system, and describ- ing their proper function and maintenance requirements, shall be maintained on file at the building as an attachment to the report required by Section 909 18 8 3 Devices shall have an approved identifying tag or mark on them consis- tent with the other required documentation and shall be dated indicating the last tune they were successfully tested and by whom 909.19 System acceptance. Buildings, or portions thereof, required by this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a certificate of occupancy until such time that the fire code official detenmmes that the provisions of this section have been fully complied with and that the fire department has received satisfactory instruction on the operation, both automatic and manual, of the system and a written mainte- nance program complying with the requirements of Section 909 20 1 has been submitted and approved by the fire code official Exception: In buildings of phased construction, a tempo- rary certificate of occupancy, as approved by the fire code official, shall be allowed, provided that those portions of the building to be occupied meet the requirements of this section and that the remainder does not pose a significant hazard to the safety of the proposed occupants or adjacent buildings 909.20 Maintenance. Smoke control systems shall be main- tained to ensure to a reasonable degree that the system is capable of controlling smoke for the duration required The system shall be maintained in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions and Sections 909 20 1 through 909 20 6 909.20.1 Schedule. A routine maintenance and opera- tional testing program shall be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests A written schedule for routine maintenance and opera- tional testing shall be established 909.20.2 Records. Records of smoke control system test- ing and maintenance shall be maintained The record shall include the date of the maintenance, identification of the servicing personnel and notification of any unsatisfactory condition and the corrective action taken, including parts replaced 909.20.3 Testing. Operational testing of the smoke control system shall include all equipment such as initiating devices, fans, dampers, controls, doors and windows 909.20.4 Dedicated smoke control systems. Dedicated smoke control systems shall be operated for each control sequence semiannually The system shall be tested under standby power conditions 909.20.5 Nondedicated smoke control systems. Non - dedicated smoke control systems shall be operated for each control sequence annually The system shall be tested under standby power conditions 909.20.6 Components bypassing weekly test. Where components of the smoke control system are bypassed by the preprogrammed weekly test required by Section 909 12 1, such components shall be tested semiannually The system shall be tested under standby power condi- tions [BF] 909.21 Elevator hoistway pressurization alternative. Where elevator hoistway pressurization is provided in lieu of required enclosed elevator lobbies, the pressurization system shall comply with Sections 909 21 1 through 909 21 11 [BF] 909.21.1 Pressurization requirements. Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 0 10 inch of water (25 Pa) and a maxi- mum positive pressure of 0 25 inch of water (67 Pa) with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors This pres- sure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door, with all elevator cars at the floor of recall and all hoistway doors on the floor of recall open and all other hoistway doors closed The pressure differentials shall be measured between the hoistway and the adjacent elevator landing The opening and closing of hoistway doors at each level must be demonstrated during this test The sup- ply air intake shall be from an outside, uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet Exceptions: 1 On floors containing only Group R occupancies, the pressure differential is permitted to be mea- sured between the hoistway and a dwelling unit or sleeping unit 2 Where an elevator opens into a lobby enclosed in accordance with Section 3007 6 or 3008 6 of the International Builckng Code, the pressure differ- ential is permitted to be measured between the hoistway and the space immediately outside the door(s) from the floor to the enclosed lobby 138 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 3 The pressure differential is permitted to be mea- sured relative to the outdoor atmosphere on floors other than the following 3 1 The fire floor 3 2 The two floors immediately below the fire floor 33 The floor immediately above the fire floor 4 The mimmum positive pressure of 0 10 inch of water (25 Pa) and a maximum positive pressure of 0 25 inch of water (67 Pa) with respect to occupied floors is not required at the floor of recall with the doors open [BFJ 909.21.1.1 Use of ventilation systems. Ventila- tion systems, other than hoistway supply au systems, are permitted to be used to exhaust air from adjacent spaces on the fire floor, two floors immediately below and one floor immediately above the fire floor to the building's exterior where necessary to maintain posi- tive pressure relationships as required in Section 909 21 1 during operation of the elevator shaft pressur- ization system [BFJ 909.21.2 Rational analysis. A rational analysis com- plying with Section 909 4 shall be submitted with the con- struction documents [BFJ 909.21.3 Ducts for system. Any duct system that is part of the pressurization system shall be protected with the same fire -resistance rating as required for the elevator shaft enclosure [BFJ 909.21.4 Fan system. The fan system provided for the pressurization system shall be as required by Sections 909 21 4 1 through 909 214 4 [BFJ 909.21.4.1 Fire resistance. Where located within the building, the fan system that provides the pressur- ization shall be protected with the same fire -resistance rating required for the elevator shaft enclosure [BFJ 909.21.4.2 Smoke detection. The fan system shall be equipped with a smoke detector that will auto- matically shut down the fan system when smoke is detected within the system [BFJ 909.21.4.3 Separate systems. A separate fan sys- tem shall be used for each elevator hoistway [BFJ 909.21.4.4 Fan capacity. The supply fan shall be either adjustable with a capacity of not less than 1,000 cfm (0 4719 m'/s) per door, or that specified by a regis- tered design professional to meet the requirements of a designed pressurization system [BFJ 909.21.5 Standby power. The pressurization system shall be provided with standby power in accordance with Section 1203 [BFJ 909.21.6 Activation of pressurization system. The elevator pressurization system shall be activated upon acti- vation of either the building fire alarm system or the eleva- tor lobby smoke detectors Where both a building fire alarm system and elevator lobby smoke detectors are pres- ent, each shall be independently capable of activating the pressurization system [BFJ 909.21.7 Testing. Testing for performance shall be required in accordance with Section 909 18 8 System acceptance shall be in accordance with Section 909 19 [BFJ 909.21.8 Marking and identification. Detection and control systems shall be marked in accordance with Section 909 14 [BFJ 909.21.9 Control diagrams. Control diagrams shall be provided in accordance with Section 909 15 [BFJ 909.21.10 Control panel. A control panel comply- ing with Section 909 16 shall be provided [BFJ 909.21.11 System response time. Hoistway pressur- ization systems shall comply with the requirements for smoke control system response time in Section 909 17 SECTION 910 SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL 910.1 General. Where required by this code, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke removal systems shall conform to the requirements of this section 910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents or a mechani- cal smoke removal system shall be installed as required by Sections 910 2 1 and 910 2 2 Exceptions: 1 Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system 2 Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode spe- cial application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s)" or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprin- klers 910.2.1 Group F-1 or S-1. Smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with Section 910 3 or a mechanical smoke removal system installed in accordance with Section 910 4 shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy having more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m') of undivided area In occupied por- tions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly, a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with Section 910 4 shall be installed Exception: Group S-1 aircraft repair hangars 910.2.2 High -piled combustible storage. Smoke and heat removal required by Table 3206 2 for buildings and por- tions thereof containing high -piled combustible storage shall be installed in accordance with Section 910 3 in unsprinklered buildings In buildings and portions thereof 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 139 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS containing high -piled combustible storage equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, a smoke and heat removal system shall be installed in accordance with Section 910 3 or 910 4 In occupied portions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly, a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with Section 910 4 shall be installed 910.3 Smoke and heat vents. The design and installation of smoke and heat vents shall be in accordance with Sections 910 3 1 through 910 3 3 910.3.1 Listing and labeling. Smoke and heat vents shall be listed and labeled to indicate compliance with UL 793 or FM 4430 910.3.2 Smoke and heat vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from adjacent lot lines and fire walls and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more from fire bamers. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof in the areas of the building where the vents are required to be installed by Section 910 2, with consid- eration given to roof pitch, sprinkler location and struc- tural members 910.3.3 Smoke and heat vents area. The required aggre- gate area of smoke and heat vents shall be calculated as follows For buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 AVER = V/9000 (Equation 9-3) where AVER = The required aggregate vent area (ft2) V = Volume (ft) of the area that requires smoke removal For unsprinklered buildings ADR=AR,J/50 (Equation 9-4) where ADR = The required aggregate vent area (ft2) AFA = The area of the floor in the area that requires smoke removal 910.4 Mechanical smoke removal systems. Mechanical smoke removal systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 910 4 1 through 910 4 7 910.4.1 Automatic sprinklers required. The building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 910.4.2 Exhaust fan construction. Exhaust fans that are part of a mechanical smoke removal system shall be rated for operation at 221'F (105'C) Exhaust fan motors shall be located outside of the exhaust fan air stream 910.4.3 System design criteria. The mechanical smoke removal system shall be sized to exhaust the bwldmg at a minimum rate of two air changes per hour based on the volume of the building or portion thereof without contents The capacity of each exhaust fan shall not exceed 30,000 cubic feet per minute (14 2 m'/s) 910.4.3.1 Makeup air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor level Operation of makeup au openings shall be manual or automatic The minimum gross area of makeup air inlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0 74 m' per 0 4719 m'/s) of smoke exhaust 910.4.4 Activation. The mechanical smoke removal sys- tem shall be activated by manual controls only 910.4.5 Manual control location. Manual controls shall be located where they are able to be accessed by the fire service from an exterior door of the bwldmg and separated I from the rem amder of the bwldmg by not less than 1-hour fire bamers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Builckng Code or honzontal assem- blies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Intemational Building Code, or both 910.4.6 Control wiring. Wiring for operation and control of mechanical smoke removal systems shall be connected ahead of the main disconnect in accordance with Section 701 12E of NFPA 70 and be protected against interior fire exposure to temperatures in excess of 1,000'F (538'C) for a period of not less than 15 minutes 910.4.7 Controls. Where building air -handling and mechanical smoke removal systems are combined or where independent building air -handling systems are pro- vided, fans shall automatically shut down in accordance with the International Mechanical Code The manual con- trols provided for the smoke removal system shall have the capability to override the automatic shutdown of fans that are part of the smoke removal system 910.5 Maintenance and testing. Maintenance and testing of smoke and heat vents and mechanical smoke removal sys- tems shall be in accordance with Sections 91051 and 910 5 2 A written record of inspection, testing and mainte- nance that includes the date, identification of personnel involved, any unsatisfactory result, corrective action taken and replaced parts shall be maintained on the premises 910.5.1 Smoke and heat vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition Inspection, testing and maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA I 204 except as follows Mechanically operated smoke and heat vents shall be inspected annually and operationally tested not less than every 5 years 2 Gravity dropout smoke and heat vents shall be inspected annually 3 Fused, damaged or painted fusible links shall be replaced 910.5.2 Mechanical smoke removal systems. Mechani- cal smoke removal systems shall be maintained in accor- 140 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otth, TAod,Ao,, m At6sod,Ao- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS dance with NFPA 204 and the equipment manufacturer's instructions except as follows 1 Systems shall be inspected and operationally tested annually 2 Testing shall include the operation of all system components, controls and ancillary equipment, such as makeup au openings 3 A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and testing shall be conducted in accordance with the schedule 2 Where quantities of hazardous materials specified in Table 911 1 exceed the maximum allowable quantities in Table 5003 1 1(1) Such areas shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting, explosion (deflagration) prevention systems or bar- ncades in accordance with this section and NFPA 69, or NFPA 495 as applicable Deflagration venting shall not be utilized as a means to protect buildings from detonation haz- ards 911.2 Required deflagration venting. Areas that are required to be provided with deflagration venting shall com- ply with the following SECTION 911 1 Walls, ceilings and roofs exposing surrounding areas EXPLOSION CONTROL shall be designed to resist a mmimum internal pressure 911.1 General. Explosion control shall be provided in the of 100 pounds per square foot (psf) (4788 Pa) The following locations mmimum internal design pressure shall be not less than five times the maximum internal relief pressure speci- 1 Where a structure, room or space is occupied for pur- fled in Item 5 of this section poses involving explosion hazards as identified in Table 911 1 TABLE 911.1 EXPLOSION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS' EXPLOSION CONTROL METHODS MATERIAL CLASS Barricade construction Explosion (tleflagm[ion) venting or explosion (tlellagra[ion) prevention systems Hazard Category Combustible dusts' Not required Required Cryogenic fluids Flammable Not required Required Division 1 1 Required Not required Division 1 2 Required Not required Explosives Division 1 3 Not required Required Division 1 4 Not required Required Division 1 5 Required Not required Division 1 6 Required Not required Flammable gas Gaseous Not required Required Liquefied Not required Required Flammable liquids IAO Not required Required IB` Not required Required Organic peroxides Unclassified detonable Required Not permitted I Required Not permitted Oxidizer liquids and solids 4 Required Not permitted Pyrophonc Gases Not required Required 4 Required Not permitted Unstable (reactive) 3 detonable Required Not permitted 3 nondetonable Not required Required Water -reactive liquids and solids 3 Not required Required 2e Not required Required Special Uses Acetylene generator rooms Not required Required Gran processing Not required Required Liquefied petroleum gas drstribuhon facilities Not required Required Where explosion hazads exist' Detonation Required Not permitted Deflagration Not required Required a Combustible dusts that are generated during manufacturing or processing See definition of"Combustible dust' in Chapter 2 b Storage or use c In open use or dispensing d Rooms containing dispensing and use of hazardous materials where an explosive environment can occur because of the characteristics or nature of the hazardous materials or as a result of the dispensing or use process e A method of explosion control shall be provided where Class 2water-reactive materials can form potentially explosive mixtures f Explosion venting is notregmred for Group H-5 Fabrication Areas complying with Chapter 27 and the International Building Code 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 141 I I 1 I CITFIght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc sin AM (PET) t to ' Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LMARISed ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 2 Deflagration venting shall be provided only in exterior walls and roofs Exception: Where sufficient exterior wall and roof venting cannot be provided because of inadequate exterior wall or roof area, deflagration venting shall be allowed by specially designed shafts vented to the exterior of the building 3 Deflagration venting shall be designed to prevent unac- ceptable structural damage Where relieving a deflagra- tion, vent closures shall not produce projectiles of sufficient velocity and mass to cause life threatening injuries to the occupants or other persons on the prop- erty or adjacentpublic ways 4 The aggregate clear area of vents and venting devices shall be governed by the pressure resistance of the con- struction assemblies specified in Item 1 of this section and the maximum internal pressure allowed by Item 5 of this section 5 Vents shall be designed to withstand loads in accor- dance with the International Bmlchng Code Vents shall consist of any one or any combination of the following to relieve at a maximum internal pressure of 20 pounds per square foot (958 Pa), but not less than the loads required by the International Bmlchng Code 5 1 Exterior walls designed to release outward 5 2 Hatch covers 5 3 Outward swinging doors 5 4 Roofs designed to uplift 5 5 Venting devices listed for the purpose 6 Vents designed to release from the exterior walls or roofs of the building when venting a deflagration shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building where an unoccupied space not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) in width is provided between the exterior walls of the building and the lot line Exception: Vents complying with Item 7 of this section 7 Vents designed to remain attached to the building when venting a deflagration shall be so located that the dis- charge opening shall be not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) vertically from window openings and exits in the build - mg and 20 feet (6096 mm) horizontally from exits in the building, from window openings and exits in adja- cent buildings on the same lot and from the lot line 8 Discharge from vents shall not be into the interior of the building 911.3 Explosion prevention systems. Explosion prevention systems shall be of an approved type and installed in accor- dance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 69 911.4 Barricades. Barricades shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 495 SECTION 912 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS 912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912 2 through 912 7 912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, build- ings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official 912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings or facing approved fire apparatus access roads, fully visible and recognizable from the street, fire apparatus access road or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as other- wise appraved by the fire code official 912.2.2 Existing buildings. On existing buildings, wher- ever the fire department connection is not visible to approaching fire apparatus, the fire department connection shall be indicated by an approved sign mounted on the street front or on the side of the building Such sign shall have the letters "FDC not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high and words in letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high or an arrow to indicate the location Such signs shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official 912.3 Fire hose threads. Fire hose threads used in connec- tion with standpipe systems shall be approved and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads 912.4 Access. Immediate access to fire department connec- tions shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other fixed or moveable object Access to fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official Exception: Fences, where provided with an access gate equipped with a sign complying with the legend require- ments of Section 912 5 and a means of emergency opera- tion The gate and the means of emergency operation shall be approved by the fire code official and maintained oper- ational at all times 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. The fire code official is authorized to require locking caps on fire department connections for water -based fire protec- tion systems where the responding fire department carries appropriate key wrenches for removal 912.4.2 Clear space around connections. A working space of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be provided and maintained in front of and to the sides of wall -mounted fire department connections and around the circumference of free-standing fire department connections, except as otherwise required or approved by the fire code official 142 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 912.4.3 Physical protection. Where fire department con- nections are subject to impact by a motor velucle, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312 912.5 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections Such signs shall read AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable Where the fire depart- ment connection does not serve the entire building, a sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served 912.6 Backflow protection. The potable water supply to automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow as required by the International Plumbing Code 912.7Inspectiion, testing and maintenance. Fire department connections shall be periodically inspected, tested and main- tained in accordance with NFPA 25 Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained SECTION 913 FIRE PUMPS 913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20 913.2 Protection against interruption of service. The fire pump, driver and controller shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other adverse conditions 913.2.1 Protection of fire pump rooms. Rooms where fire pumps are located shall be separated from all other areas of the building in accordance with Section 913 2 1 of the International Building Code 913.2.2 Circuits supplying fire pumps. Cables used for survivability of circuits supplying fire pumps shall be pro- tected using one of the following methods 1 Cables used for survivability of required critical cir- cuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196 and shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour 2 Electrical circuit protective systems shall have a fire-restsstance rating of not less than 1 hour Elec- trical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements 3 Construction having a fire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour 913.3 Temperature of pump room. Suitable means shall be provided for maintaining the temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, above 40°F (5°C) 913.3.1 Engine manufacturer's recommendation. Tem- perature of the pump room, pump house or area where engines are installed shall never be less than the minimum recommended by the engine manufacturer The engine manufacturer's recommendations for oil heaters shall be followed 913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be super- vised open by one of the following methods 1 Central -station, proprietary or remote -station signaling service 2 Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location 3 Locking valves open 4 Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner 913.4.1 Test outlet valve supervision. Fire pump test out- let valves shall be supervised in the closed position 913.5 Testing and maintenance. Fire pumps shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of this section and NFPA 25 Records of mspec- tion, testing and maintenance shall be maintained 913.5.1 Acceptance test. Acceptance testing shall be done in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 20 913.5.2 Generator sets. Engine generator sets supplying emergency or standby power to fire pump assemblies shall be periodically tested in accordance with NFPA 110 Records of testing shall be maintained 913.5.3 Transfer switches. Automatic transfer switches shall be periodically tested in accordance with NFPA 110 Records of testing shall be maintained 913.5.4 Pump room environmental conditions. Tests of pump room environmental conditions, including heating, ventilation and illumination, shall be made to ensure proper manual or automatic operation of the associated equipment SECTION 914 FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY 914.1 General. This section shall specify where fire protec- tion systems are required based on the detailed requirements of use and occupancy of the International Building Code 914.2 Covered and open mall buildings. Covered and open mall buildings shall comply with Sections 914 2 1 through 91424 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Covered and open mall buildings and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, which shall comply with the all of the following 1 The automatic sprinkler system shall be complete and operative throughout occupied space in the mall building prior to occupancy of any of the tenant spaces Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be similarly protected unless provided with approved alternative protection 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 143 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 2 Sprinkler protection for the mall of a covered mall building shall be independent from that provided for tenant spaces or anchor buildings 3 Sprinkler protection for the tenant spaces of an open mall building shall be independent from that pro- vided for anchor buildings 4 Sprinkler protection shall be provided beneath exte- rior circulation balconies located adjacent to an open mall 5 Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same sys- tem, they shall be independently controlled Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of open parking garages sep- arated from the covered or open mall in accordance with Section 402 4 2 3 of the International Building Code and constructed in accordance with Section 406 5 of the International Building Code 914.2.2 Standpipe system. The covered and open mall building shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system as required by Section 905 3 3 914.2.3 Emergency voice/alarm communication sys- tem. Where the total floor area exceeds 50,000 square feet (4645 m') within either a covered mall building or within the perimeter line of an open mall building, an emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be provided Access to emergency voice/alarm communication systems serving a mall, required or otherwise, shall be provided for the fire department The system shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 907 5 2 2 914.2.4 Fire department access to equipment. Rooms or areas containing controls for air-conditioning systems, automatic fire -extinguishing systems, automatic sprinkler systems or other detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for use by the fire department 914.3 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 914 3 1 through 914 3 7 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings and structures shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and a secondary water supply where required by Section 91432 Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of 1 Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406 5 of the International Building Code 2 Telecommunications equipment buildings used exclusively for telecommumcations equipment, associated electrical power distribution equip- ment, batteries and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped through- out with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907 2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accor- dance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Sec- tion 711 of the International Building Code, or both 914.3.1.1 Number of sprinkler risers and system design. Each sprinkler system zone in buildings that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in height shall be sup- plied by not fewer than two risers Each riser shall sup- ply sprinklers on alternate floors If more than two risers are provided for a zone, sprinklers on adjacent floors shall not be supplied from the same riser 914.3.1.1.1 Riser location. Sprinkler risers shall be placed in interior exit stairways and ramps that are remotely located in accordance with Section 1007 914.3.1.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In bwldmgs that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in build- ing height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to not fewer than two water mains located in different streets Separate supply piping shall be pro- vided between each connection to the water main and the pumps Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate Exception: Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided that the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption through not fewer than one of the connections 914.3.2 Secondary water supply. An automatic second- ary on -site water supply having a capacity not less than the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand, including the hose stream requirement, shall be provided for high-rise buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F as determmed by the International Building Code An additional fire pump shall not be required for the second- ary water supply unless needed to provide the minimum design intake pressure at the suction side of the fire pump supplying the automatic sprinkler system The secondary water supply shall have a duration of not less than 30 mm- utes as determined by the occupancy hazard classification in accordance with NFPA 13 Exception: Existing buildings 914.3.3 Fire alarm system. A fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 2 12 914.3.4 Automatic smoke detection. Smoke detection shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 2 12 1 914.3.5 Emergency voice/alarm communication sys- tem. An emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 914.3.6 Emergency responder radio coverage. Emer- gency responder radio coverage shall be provided in accordance with Section 510 914.3.7 Fire command. Afire command center comply- ing with Section 508 shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department 914.4 Atriums. Atriums shall comply with Sections 914 4 1 and 914 4 2 144 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 914.4.1 Automatic sprinkler system. An approved auto- matic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building Exceptions: 1 That area of a building adjacent to or above the atrium need not be spnnklered, provided that por- tion of the building is separated from the atrium portion by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assem- blies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 2 Where the ceiling of the atrium is more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the floor, sprinkler pro- tection at the ceiling of the atrium is not required 914.4.2 Fire alarm system. A fire alarm system shall be provided where required by Section 907 2 13 914.5 Underground buildings. Underground buildings shall comply with Sections 914 5 1 through 914 5 5 914.5.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The highest level of exit discharge serving the underground portions of the building and all levels below shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Water -flow switches and control valves shall be supervised in accordance with Section 903 4 914.5.2 Smoke control system. A smoke control system is required to control the migration of products of combus- tion in accordance with Section 909 and provisions of this section Smoke control shall restrict movement of smoke to the general area of fire origin and maintain means of egress in a usable condition 914.5.3 Compartment smoke control system. Where compartmentation is required by Section 405 4 of the International Building Code, each compartment shall have an independent smoke control system The system shall be automatically activated and capable of manual operation in accordance with Section 907 2 17 914.5.4 Fire alarm system. A fire alarm system shall be provided where required by Sections 907 2 17 and 9072 18 914.5.5 Standpipe system. The underground building shall be provided throughout with a standpipe system in accordance with Section 905 914.6 Stages. Stages shall comply with Sections 914 6 1 and 91462 914.6.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Stages shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 Sprinklers shall be installed under the roof and gridiron and under all catwalks and gal- leries over the stage Sprinklers shall be installed in dress- ing rooms, performer lounges, shops and storerooms accessory to such stages Exceptions: 1 Sprinklers are not required under stage areas less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in clear height utilized exclusively for storage of tables and chairs, pro- vided that the concealed space is separated from the adjacent spaces by Type X gypsum board not less than s/g inch (15 9 mm) in thickness 2 Sprinklers are not required for stages 1,000 square feet (93 m) or less in area and 50 feet (15 240 mm) or less in height where curtains, scenery or other combustible hangings are not retractable vertically Combustible hangings shall be limited to a single main curtain, borders, legs and a single backdrop 3 Sprinklers are not required within portable orchestra enclosures on stages 914.6.2 Standpipe system. Standpipe systems shall be provided in accordance with Section 905 914.7 Special amusement buildings. Special amusement buildings shall comply with Sections 914 7 1 and 914 7 2 914.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Special amusement buildings shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Where the special amusement building is temporary, the sprinkler water supply shall be of an approved temporary means Exception: Automatic sprinklers are not required where the total floor area of a temporary special amuse - in ent building is less than 1,000 square feet (93 m') and the exit access travel distance from any point to an exit is less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) 914.7.2 Automatic smoke detection. Special amusement buildings shall be equipped with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907 2 11 914.8 Aircraft -related occupancies. Aircraft -related occu- pancies shall comply with Sections 914 8 1 through 914 8 6 914.8.1 Automatic smoke detection systems. Airport traffic control towers shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with Sec- tion 907 2 21 914.8.2 Automatic sprinkler system for new airport traffic control towers. Where an occupied floor is located more than 35 feet (10 668 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, new airport traffic control towers shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 914.8.3 Fire suppression for aircraft hangars. Aircraft hangars shall be provided with a fire suppression system designed in accordance with NFPA 409, based on the clas- sification for the hangar given in Table 914 8 3 Exception: Where a fixed base operator has separate repair facilities on site, Group II hangars operated by a fixed base operator used for storage of transient aircraft only shall have a fire suppression system, but the sys- tem shall be exempt from foam requirements 914.8.3.1 Hazardous operations. Any Group III air- craft hangar in accordance with Table 914 8 3 that con- tains hazardous operations including, but not lnntied to, the following shall be provided with a Group I or II fire 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 145 I 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS suppression system in accordance with NFPA 409 as applicable 1 Doping 2 Hot work including, but not limited to, welding, torch cutting and torch soldering 3 Fuel transfer 4 Fuel tank repair or maintenance not including defueled tanks in accordance with NFPA 409, merted tanks or tanks that have never been fueled 5 Spray finishing operations 6 Total fuel capacity of all aircraft within the unsprinklered single fire area in excess of 1,600 gallons (6057 L) 7 Total fuel capacity of all aircraft within the maxi- mum single fire area in excess of 7,500 gallons (28 390 L) for a hangar equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 914.8.3.2 Separation of maximum single fire areas. Maximum single fire areas established in accordance with hangar classification and construction type in Table 914 8 3 shall be separated by 2-hour fire walls constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code In detenmwring the maxi- mum single fire area as set forth in Table 914 8 3, ancillary uses that are separated from aircraft servicing areas by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code shall not be included in the area 914.8.4 Finishing. The process of "doping," involving the use of a volatile flammable solvent, or of painting shall be carried on in a separate detached building equipped with automatic fire -extinguishing equipment in accordance with Section 903 914.8.5 Residential aircraft hangar smoke alarms. Smoke alarms shall be provided within residential aircraft �1 hangars in accordance with Section 907 2 20 914.8.6 Aircraft paint hangar fire suppression. Aircraft paint hangars shall be provided with fire suppression as required by NFPA 409 914.9 Application of flammable finishes. An automatic sprinkler system or fire -extinguishing system shall be pro- vided in all spray rooms and spray booths, and shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 9 914.10 Drying rooms. Drying rooms designed for high -haz- ard materials and processes, including special occupancies as provided for in Chapter 4 of the International Building Code, shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguish- ing system complying with the provisions of Chapter 9 914.11 Ambulatory care facilities. Occupancies classified as ambulatory care facilities shall comply with Sections 914 11 1 through 914 11 3 914.11.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for ambulatory care facilities in accordance with Section 903 2 2 914.11.2 Manual fire alarm systems. A manual fire alarm system shall be provided for ambulatory care facili- ties in accordance with Section 907 2 2 914.11.3 Fire alarm systems. An automatic smoke detec- tion system shall be provided for ambulatory care facilities in accordance with Section 907 2 2 1 SECTION 915 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION 915.1 General. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in new buildings in accordance with Sections 915 1 1 through 915 6 Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in exist- ing buildings in accordance with Section 1103 9 915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies and in classrooms in Group E occupancies in the locations specified in Section 915 2 where any of the conditions in Sections 915 1 2 through 915 16 exist TABLE 914.8.3 HANGAR FIRE SUPPRESSION REQUIREMENTS., Is, MAXIMUM INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FIRE AREA (square feet) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB > 40,001 Group I Group I Group I Group I Group I Group I Group I Group I Group I 40,000 Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II 30,000 Group III Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II 20,000 Group III Group III Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II Group II 15,000 Group III Group III Group III Group II Group III Group II Group III Group II Group II 12,000 Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group II Group II 8,000 Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group II 5,000 Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III Group III For SI 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 foot =304 8 mm a Aircraft hangars with a door height greater than 28 feet shall be provided with fire suppression for a Group I hangar regardless of maximum fire area b Groups shall be as classified in accordance with NFPA 409 c Membrane structures complying with Section 3102 of the International Building Code shall be classified as a Group IV hangar 146 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° S ( firi1 I UER Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to I1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 915.1.2 Fuel -burning appliances and fuel -burning fire- places. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms that contain a fuel -burning appliance or a fuel -burning fireplace 915.1.3 Fuel -burning forced -air furnaces. Carbon mon- oxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleep- ing units and classrooms served by a fuel -burning, forced - air furnace Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units and class- rooms where a carbon monoxide detector is provided in the first room or area served by each main duct leaving the furnace, and the carbon monoxide alarm signals are automatically transmitted to an approved location 915.1.4 Fuel -burning appliances outside of dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms located in buildings that contain fuel - burning appliances or fuel -burning fireplaces Exceptions: 1 Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms without communicating openings between the fuel -burning appliance or fuel -burning fireplace and the dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom 2 Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms where a carbon monoxide detector is provided in one of the following locations 2 1 In an approved location between the fuel - burning appliance or fuel -burning fire- place and the dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom 2 2 On the ceiling of the room containing the fuel -burning appliance or fuel-bummg fireplace 915.1.5 Private garages. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided indwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms in buildings with attached private garages Exceptions: 1 Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms without communicating openings between the private garage and the dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom 2 Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms located more than one story above or below a pri- vate garage 3 Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required where the private garage connects to the building through an open-ended corridor 4 Where a carbon monoxide detector is provided in an approved location between openings to a pri- vate garage and dwelling units, sleeping units or classrooms 915.1.6 Exempt garages. For determining compliance with Section 915 1 5, an open parking garage complying with Section 406 5 of the Intemational Builckng Code or an enclosed parking garage complying with Section 406 6 of the International Building Code shall not be considered a private garage 915.2 Locations. Where required by Section 915 1 1, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in the locations speci- fied in Sections 915 2 1 through 915 2 3 915.2.1 Dwelling units. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in dwelling units outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms Where a fuel -burning appliance is located within a bed- room or its attached bathroom, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed within the bedroom 915.2.2 Sleeping units. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in sleeping units Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall be allowed to be installed outside of each separate sleep- ing area in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping unit where the sleeping unit or its attached bathroom does not contain a fuel -burning appliance and is not served by a forced air furnace 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detec- tors shall be installed in classrooms in Group E occupan- cies Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall be automatically transmitted to an on -site location that is staffed by school personnel Exception: Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall not be required to be automatically transmitted to an on -site location that is staffed by school personnel in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 30 or less 915.3 Carbon monoxide detection. Carbon monoxide detec- tion required by Sections 915 1 through 915 2 3 shall be pro- vided by carbon monoxide alarms complying with Section 915 4 or carbon monoxide detection systems complying with Section 915 5 915.4 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall comply with Sections 915 4 1 through 915 4 4 915.4.1 Power source. Carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery Wiring shall be permanent and with- out a disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent protection Exception: Where installed in buildings without com- mercial power, battery -powered carbon monoxide alarms shall be an acceptable alternative 915.4.2 Listings. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034 915.4.3 Locations. Carbon monoxide alarms shall only be installed in dwelling units and in sleeping units They shall not be installed in locations where the code requires car- bon monoxide detectors to be used 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 147 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 915.4.4 Combination alarms. Combination carbon mon- oxide/smoke alarms shall be an acceptable alternative to carbon monoxide alarms Combination carbon monoxide/ smoke alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034 and UL 217 915.5 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monox- ide detection systems shall be an acceptable alternative to carbon monoxide alarms and shall comply with Sections 915 5 1 through 915 5 3 915.5.1 General. Carbon monoxide detection systems shall comply with NFPA 720 Carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed in accordance with UL 2075 915.5.2 Locations. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the locations specified in Section 915 2 These locations supersede the locations specified in NFPA 720 915.5.3 Combination detectors. Combination carbon monoxide/smoke detectors installed in carbon monoxide detection systems shall be an acceptable alternative to car- bon monoxide detectors, provided that they are listed in accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268 915.6 Maintenance. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detection systems shall be maintained in accor- dance with NFPA 720 Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that become inoperable or begin produc- ing end -of -life signals shall be replaced 915.6.1 Enclosed parking garages. Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide detectors installed in enclosed park- ing garages in accordance with the International Mechani- cal Code, Section 404 1 shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and their listing Detectors that become inoperable or begin producing end - of -life signals shall be replaced SECTION 916 GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS 916.1 Gas detection systems. Gas detection systems required by this code shall comply with Sections 916 2 through 91611 916.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 7 11 916.2.1 Construction documents. Documentation of the gas detection system design and equipment to be used that demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this code shall be provided with the application for permit 916.3 Equipment. Gas detection system equipment shall be designed for use with the gases being detected and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 916.4 Power connections. Gas detection systems shall be permanently connected to the building electrical power sup- ply or shall be permitted to be cord connected to an unswitched receptacle using an approved restraining means that secures the plug to the receptacle 916.5 Emergency and standby power. Standby or emer- gency power shall be provided or the gas detection system shall initiate a trouble signal at an approved location if the power supply is interrupted 916.6 Sensor locations. Sensors shall be installed in approved locations where leaking gases are expected to accumulate 916.7 Gas sampling. Gas sampling shall be performed con- tinuously Sample analysis shall be processed immediately after sampling, except as follows 1 For HPM gases, sample analysis shall be performed at intervals not exceeding 30 minutes 2 For toxic gases that are not HPM, sample analysis shall be performed at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes, in accordance with Section 6004 2 2 7 3 Where a less frequent or delayed sampling interval is approved 916.8 System activation. A gas detection alarm shall be initi- ated where any sensor detects a concentration of gas exceed- ing the following thresholds 1 For flammable gases, a gas concentration exceeding 25 percent of the lower flammability limit (LFL) 2 For nonflammable gases, a gas concentration exceeding one-half of the IDLH, unless a different threshold is specified by the section of this code requiring a gas detection system Upon activation of a gas detection alarm, alarm signals or other required responses shall be as specified by the section of this code requiring a gas detection system Audible and visible alarm signals associated with a gas detection alarm shall be distinct from fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm signals 916.9 Signage. Signs shall be provided adjacent to gas detection system alarm signaling devices that advise occupants of the nature of the signals and actions to take in response to the signal 916.10 Fire alarm system connections. Gas sensors and gas detection systems shall not be connected to fire alarm sys- tems unless approved and connected in accordance with the fire alarm equipment manufacturer's instructions 916.11 Inspection, testing and sensor calibration. Inspec- tion and testing of gas detection systems shall be conducted not less than annually Sensor calibration shall be confirmed at the time of sensor installation and calibration shall be per- formed at the frequency specified by the sensor manufacturer SECTION 917 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 917.1 College and university campuses. Prior to construction of a new building requiring a fire alarm system on a multiple- bwldmg college or university campus having a cumulative building occupant load of 1,000 or more, a mass notification risk analysis shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 72 Where the risk analysis determmes a need for mass notifica- tion, an approved mass notification system shall be provided in accordance with the findings of the risk analysis 148 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER10 MEANS OF EGRESS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 10 provides the general criteria for designing the means of egress established as the primary method for protec- tion of people in buildings by allowing timely relocation or evacuation of building occupants Both prescriptive and performance language is utilized in this chapter to provide for a basic approach in the determination of a safe exiting system for all occupancies This chapter addresses all portions of the egress system (exit access, exits and exit discharge) and includes design requirements as well as provisions regulating individual components The requirements detail the size, arrangement, number and protection of means of egress components Functional and operational characteristics that will permit the safe use of components without special knowledge or effort are specified The means of egress protection requirements work in coordination with other sections of the code, such as protection of vertical openings (see Chapter 7), interior finish (see Chapter 8), fire suppression and detection systems (see Chapter 9) and numerous others, all having an impact on life safety Sections 1003 through 1030 are duplicated text from Chapter 10 of the International Building Code° however, the Inter- national Fire Code" contains an additional Section 1031 on maintenance of the means of egress system in existing buildings Retroactive min- imum means of egress requirements for existing buildings are found in Chapter 11 SECTION 1001 ADMINISTRATION 1001.1 General. Buildings or portions thereof shall be pro- vided with a means of egress system as required by this chap- ter The provisions of this chapter shall control the design, construction and arrangement of means ofegress components required to provide an approved means of egress from struc- tures and portions thereof Sections 1003 through 1030 shall apply to new construction Section 1031 shall apply to exist- ing buildings Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a sepa- rate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code [BE] 1001.2 Minimum requirements. It shall be unlawful to alter a building or structure in a manner that will reduce the number of exits or the capacity of the means of egress to less than required by this code SECTION 1002 DEFINITIONS [BE] 1002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS. AISLE. AISLE ACCESSWAY. ALTERNATING TREAD DEVICE. AREA OF REFUGE. BLEACHERS. BREAKOUT. COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL. CORRIDOR. DOOR, BALANCED. EGRESS COURT. EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. EXIT. EXIT ACCESS. EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY. EXIT ACCESS RAMP. EXIT ACCESS STAIRWAY. EXIT DISCHARGE. EXIT DISCHARGE, LEVEL OF. EXIT PASSAGEWAY. EXTERIOR EXIT RAMP. EXTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY. FIRE EXIT HARDWARE. FIXED SEATING. FLIGHT. FLOOR AREA, GROSS. FLOOR AREA, NET. FOLDING AND TELESCOPIC SEATING. GRANDSTAND. GUARD. HANDRAIL. HORIZONTAL EXIT. INTERIOR EXIT RAMP. INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY. LOW ENERGY POWER -OPERATED DOOR. MEANS OF EGRESS. MERCHANDISE PAD. NOSING. OCCUPANT LOAD. OPEN-AIR ASSEMBLY SEATING. OPEN-ENDED CORRIDOR. PANIC HARDWARE. PHOTOLUMINESCENT. POWER -ASSISTED DOOR. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 149 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS POWER -OPERATED DOOR. PUBLIC WAY. RAMP. SCISSOR STAIRWAY. SELF -LUMINOUS. SMOKE -PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING. STAIR. STAIRWAY. STAIRWAY, INTERIOR EXIT. STAIRWAY, SPIRAL. WINDER. SECTION 1003 GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1003.1 Applicability. The general requirements speci- fied in Sections 1003 through 1015 shall apply to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge detailed elsewhere in this chapter [BE] 1003.2 Ceiling height. The means of egress shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm) above the finished floor Exceptions: 1 Sloped ceilings in accordance with Section 1207 2 of the International Building Code 2 Ceilings of dwelling units and sleeping units within residential occupancies in accordance with Section 1207 2 of the International Building Code 3 Allowable projections in accordance with Section 10033 4 Stair headroom in accordance with Section 1011 3 5 Door height in accordance with Section 1010 1 1 6 Ramp headroom in accordance with Section 101252 7 The clear height of floor levels in vehicular and pedestrian traffic areas of public and private parking garages in accordance with Section 406 2 2 of the International Building Code 8 Areas above and below mezzanine floors in accor- dance with Section 505 2 of the International Build- ing Code [BE] 1003.3 Protruding objects. Protruding objects on cir- culation paths shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1003 3 1 through 1003 3 4 [BE] 1003.3.1 Headroom. Protruding objects are permit- ted to extend below the minimum ceiling height required by Section 1003 2 where a minimum headroom of 80 inches (2032 mm) is provided over any circulation paths, including walks, corridors, aisles and passageways Not more than 50 percent of the ceiling area of a means of egress shall be reduced in height by protruding objects Exception: Door closers and stops shall not reduce headroom to less than 78 inches (1981 mm) A barrier shall be provided where the vertical clearance above a circulation path is less than 80 inches (2032 mm) high above the finished floor The leading edge of such a barrier shall be located 27 inches (686 mm) maximum above the finished floor [BE] 1003.3.2 Post -mounted objects. A free-standing object mounted on a post or pylon shall not overhang that post or pylon more than 4 inches (102 mm) where the low- est point of the leading edge is more than 27 inches (686 mm) and less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the fm- ished floor Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted I between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (686 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2032 mm) minimum above the finished floor or ground Exception: These requirements shall not apply to slop - mg portions of handrails between the top and bottom riser of stairs and above the ramp run [BE] 1003.3.3 Horizontal projections. Objects with lead- ing edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finished floor shall not project horizontally more than 4 inches (102 mm) into the circulation path Exception: Handrails are permitted to protrude 4'/ inches (114 mm) from the wall or guard [BE] 1003.3.4 Clear width. Protruding objects shall not reduce the mimmum clear width of accessible routes [BE] 1003.4 Slip -resistant surface. Circulation paths of the means of egress shall have a slip -resistant surface and be securely attached [BE] 1003.5 Elevation change. Where changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) exist in the means of egress, sloped surfaces shall be used Where the slope is greater than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), ramps complying with Section 1012 shall be used Where the difference in elevation is 6 inches (152 mm) or less, the ramp shall be equipped with either handrails or floor finish materi- als that contrast with adjacent floor finish materials Exceptions: 1 A single step with a maximum riser height of 7 inches (178 mm) is permitted for buildings with occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2, R-3, S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible by Chap- ter 11 of the International Building Code 2 A stair with a single riser or with two risers and a tread is permitted at locations not required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Build- ing Code, where the risers and treads comply with Section 1011 5, the minimum depth of the tread is 13 inches (330 mm) and not less than one handrail complying with Section 1014 is provided within 30 inches (762 mm) of the centerline of the normal path of egress travel on the stair 3 A step is permitted in aisles serving seating that has a difference in elevation less than 12 inches (305 mm) at locations not required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code, pro- vided that the risers and treads comply with Section 1029 14 and the aisle is provided with a handrail I complying with Section 1029 16 Throughout a story in a Group I-2 occupancy, any change in elevation in portions of the means of egress that serve 150 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS nonambulatory persons shall be by means of a ramp or sloped walkway [BE] 1003.6 Means of egress continuity. The path of egress travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by a building element other than a means of egress component as specified in this chapter Obstructions shall not be placed in the minimum width or required capacity of a means of egress component except projections permitted by this chapter The minimum width or required capacity of a means of egress system shall not be diminished along the path of egress travel [BE] 1003.7 Elevators, escalators and moving walks. Ele- vators, escalators and moving walks shall not be used as a component of a required means of egress from any other part of the building Exception: Elevators used as an accessible means of egress in accordance with Section 1009 4 SECTION 1004 OCCUPANTLOAD [BE] 1004.1 Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities are provided shall be determined in accordance with this section ' [BE] 1004.2 Cumulative occupant loads. Where the path of egress travel includes intervening rooms, areas or spaces, cumulative occupant loads shall be determined in accordance with this section [BE] 1004.2.1 Intervening spaces or accessory areas. Where occupants egress from one or more rooms, areas or spaces through others, the design occupant load shall be the combined occupant load of interconnected accessory or intervening spaces Design of egress path capacity shall be based on the cumulative portion of occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point along the path of egress travel [BE] 1004.2.2 Adjacent levels for mezzanines. That por- tion of the occupant load of a mezzanine with required egress through a room, area or space on an adjacent level shall be added to the occupant load of that room, area or space [BE] 1004.2.3 Adjacent stories. Other than for the egress components designed for convergence in accordance with Section 1005 6, the occupant load from separate stories shall not be added [BE] 1004.3 Multiple -function occupant load. Where an area under consideration contains multiple functions having different occupant load factors, the design occupant load for such area shall be based on the floor area of each function calculated independently [BE] 1004.4 Multiple occupancies. Where a building con - tams two or more occupancies, the means of egress require- ments shall apply to each portion of the building based on the occupancy of that space Where two or more occupancies uti- lize portions of the same means of egress system, those egress components shall meet the more stringent requirements of all occupancies that are served [BE] 1004.5 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per [BE] TABLE 1004.5 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT FUNCTION OF SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR' Accessory storage areas, mechanical 300 gross equipment room Agricultural building 300 gross Aircraft hangars 500 gross Airport terminal Baggage claim 20 gross Baggage handling 300 gross Concourse 100 gross Waiting areas 15 gross Assembly Gaming floors (keno, slots, etc) 11 gross Exhibit gallery and museum 30 net Assembly with fixed seats See Section 1004 4 Assembly without fixed seats Concentrated (chars only —not fixed) 7 net Standing space 5 net Unconcentrated (tables and chairs) 15 net Bowling centers, allow 5 persons for each lane including 15 feet of runway, and for 7 net additional areas Business areas 100 gross Concentrated business use areas See Section 1004 8 Courtrooms —other than fixed seating areas 40 net Day care 35 net Dormitories 50 gross Educational Classroom area 20 net Shops and other vocational room 50 net areas Exercise rooms 50 gross Group H-5 fabrication and manufacturing 200 gross areas Industnal areas 100 gross Institutional areas Inpatient treatment areas 240 gross Outpatient areas 100 gross Sleeping areas 120 gross Kitchens, commercial 200 gross Library Reading rooms 50 net Stack area 100 gross Locker rooms 50 gross See Section 402 8 2 of Mall buildings — covered and open the International Budding Code Mercantile 60 gross Storage, stock, slipping areas 300 gross Parking garages 200 gross Residential 200 gross Skating miles, swimming pools Rink and pool 50 gross Decks 15 gross Stages and platforms 15 net Warehouses 500 gross For SI 1 square foot= 0 0929 in', 1 foot= 304 8 min a Floor area in square feet per occupant 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 151 I I [ I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oe DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004 5 For areas without fixed sealing, the occupant load shall be not less than that number determmed by dividing the floor area under consider- ation by the occupant load factor assigned to the function of the space as set forth in Table 1004 5 Where an intended function is not listed in Table 1004 5, the fire code official shall establish a function based on a listed function that most nearly resembles the intended function Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, the actual number of occupants for whom each occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those determined by calculation, shall be permitted to be used in the determination of the design occupant load [BE] 1004.5.1 Increased occupant load. The occupant load permitted in any building, or portion thereof, is per- mitted to be increased from that number established for the occupancies in Table 1004 5, provided that all other requirements of the code are met based on such modified number and the occupant load does not exceed one occu- pant per 7 square feet (0 65 m) of occupiable floor space Where required by the fire code official, an approved aisle, seating or fixed equipment diagram substantiating any increase in occupant load shall be submitted Where required by the fire code official, such diagram shall be posted [BE] 1004.6 Fixed seating. For areas having fixed seats and aisles, the occupant load shall be determined by the number of fixed seats installed therein The occupant load for areas in which fixed seating is not installed, such as waiting spaces, shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004 5 and added to the number of fixed seats The occupant load of wheelchair spaces and the associated companion seat shall be based on one occupant for each wheelchair space and one occupant for the associated com- pamon seat provided in accordance with Section 1108 2 3 of the International Building Code For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall be not less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of seating length The occupant load of seating booths shall be based on one person for each 24 inches (610 mm) of booth seat length mea- sured at the backrest of the seating booth [BE] 1004.7 Outdoor areas. Yards, patios, occupied roofs courts and similar outdoor areas accessible to and usable by the building occupants shall be provided with means of egress as required by this chapter The occupant load of such outdoor areas shall be assigned by the fire code official in accordance with the anticipated use Where outdoor areas are to be used by persons in addition to the occupants of the building, and the path of egress travel from the outdoor areas passes through the building, means ofegress requirements for the building shall be based on the sum of the occupant loads of the building plus the outdoor areas Exceptions: 1 Outdoor areas used exclusively for service of the building need only have one means of egress 2 Both outdoor areas associated with Group R-3 and individual dwelling units of Group R-2 [BE] 1004.8 Concentrated business use areas. The occu- pant load factor for concentrated business use shall be applied to telephone call centers, trading floors, electronic data pro- cessing centers and similar business use areas with a higher density of occupants than would normally be expected in a typical business occupancy environment Where approved by the code official, the occupant load for concentrated business use areas shall be the actual occupant load, but not less than one occupant per 50 square feet (4 65 m) of gross occupiable floor space [BE] 1004.9 Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space, for the intended configurations Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or the owner's authorized agent SECTION 1005 MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING [BE] 1005.1 General. All portions of the means of egress system shall be sized in accordance with this section Exception: Aisles and aisle accessways in rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes complying with Sec- tion 1029 [BE] 1005.2 Minimum width based on component. The minimum width, in inches (mm), of any means of egress components shall be not less than that specified for such com- ponent, elsewhere in this code [BE] 1005.3 Required capacity based on occupant load. The required capacity, in inches (mm), of the means of egress for any room, area, space or story shall be not less than that determined in accordance with Sections 1005 3 1 and 100532 [BE] 1005.3.1 Stairways. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiply- ing the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0 3 inch (7 6 mm) per occupant Where stairways serve more than one story, only the occupant load of each story considered individu- ally shall be used in calculating the required capacity of the stairways serving that story Exceptions: 1 For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0 2 inches (5 1 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 2 Facilities with smoke -protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029 6 2 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path 152 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control sys- tem complying with Section 909 3 Facilities with open-air assembly sealing shall be permitted to the capacity factors in Section 102963 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit dis- charge is open to the outdoors [BE] 1005.3.2 Other egress components. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components other than stair- ways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0 2 inches (5 1 mm) per occupant Exceptions: 1 For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress compo- nents other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0 15 inches (3 8 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and an emergency voice/ alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907 5 2 2 Facilities with smoke -protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029 6 2 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control system complying with Section 909 Facilities with open-air assembly sealing shall be permitted to the capacity factors in Section 1029 6 3 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open to the outdoors [BE] 1005.4 Continuity. The minimum width or required capacity of the means of egress required from any story of a building shall not be reduced along the path of egress travel until arrival at the public way [BE] 1005.5 Distribution of minimum width and required capacity. Where more than one exit, or access to more than one exit, is required, the means of egress shall be configured such that the loss of any one exit, or access to one exit, shall not reduce the available capacity or width to less than 50 per- cent of the required capacity or width [BE] 1005.6 Egress convergence. Where the means of egress from stories above and below converge at an mtenme- diate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is larger [BE] 1005.7 Encroachment. Encroachments into the required means of egress width shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section [BE] 1005.7.1 Doors. Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm) Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half Exceptions: 1 Surface -mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7-inch maximum (178 mm) encroachment where both of the fol- lowing conditions exists 1 1 The hardware is mounted to the side of the door facing away from the adjacent wall where the door is in the open position 1 2 The hardware is mounted not less than 34 inches (865 mm) nor more than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor 2 The restrictions on door swing shall not apply to doors within individual dwelling units and sleep- ing units of Group R-2 occupancies and dwelling units of Group R-3 occupancies [BE] 1005.7.2 Other projections. Handrail projections shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 1014 8 Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features shall be permitted to project into the required width not more than 1'/ inches (38 mm) on each side Exception: Projections are permitted in corridors within Group I-2, Condition 1 in accordance with Sec- tion 407 4 3 of the International Building Code [BE] 1005.7.3 Protruding objects. Protruding objects shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 10033 SECTION 1006 NUMBERS OF EXITS AND EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS [BE] 1006.1 General. The number of exits or exit access doorways required within the means of egress system shall comply with the provisions of Section 1006 2 for spaces, including mezzanines, and Section 1006 3 for stones or occu- pied roofs [BE] 1006.2 Egress from spaces. Rooms, areas or spaces, including mezzanines, within a story or basement shall be provided with the number of exits or access to exits in accor- dance with this section [BE] 1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and com- mon path of egress travel distance. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006 2 1 The cumulative occupant load from adjacent rooms, areas or spaces shall be determined in accordance with Section 10042 Exceptions: 1 The number of exits from foyers, lobbies, vesti- bules or similar spaces need not be based on 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 153 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS cumulative occupant loads for areas discharging through such spaces, but the capacity of the exits from such spaces shall be based on applicable cumulative occupant loads 2 Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with Section 407 4 of the International Building Code [BE] 1006.2.1.1 Three or more exits or exit access doorways. Three exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000 Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000 [BE] 1006.2.2 Egress based on use. The numbers of exits or access to exits shall be provided in the uses described in Sections 1006 2 2 1 through 1006 2 2 6 [BE] 1006.2.2.1 Boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms. Two exit access doorways are required in boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms where the area is over 500 square feet (46 m) and any fuel -fired equip- ment exceeds 400,000 British thermal units (Btu) (422 000 K.I) input capacity Where two exit access door- ways are required, one is permitted to be a fixed ladder or an alternating tread device Exit access doorways shall be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one- half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dnnension of the room [BE] 1006.2.2.2 Refrigeration machinery rooms. Machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (93 in 2) shall have not less than two exits or exit access door- ways Where two exit access doorways are required, one such doorway is permitted to be served by a fixed ladder or an alternating tread device Exit access door- ways shall be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the maximum horizontal dimension of the room All portions of machinery rooms shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit access doorway An increase in exit access travel distance is permitted in accordance with Section 1017 1 Exit and exit access doorways shall swing in the direction of egress travel, regardless of the occupant load served Exit and exit access doorways shall be tight fitting and self -closing [BE] 1006.2.2.3 Refrigerated rooms or spaces. Rooms or spaces having a floor area larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m2), containing a refrigerant evaporator and maintained at a temperature below 68'F (20'C), [BE] TABLE 1006.2.1 SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD OF SPACE MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE (feet) Without Sprinkler System (fcet) With Sprinkler System (feet) Occupant Lead OL530 OL>30 A`, E, M 49 75 75 75' B 49 100 75 100, F 49 75 75 100, H-1, H-2, H-3 3 NP NP 25' H-4, H-5 10 NP NP 75' I-1, I-2°, I-4 10 NP NP 75' I-3 10 NP NP 100, R-1 10 NP NP 75' R-2 20 NP NP 125' R-3' 20 NP NP 125A 6 R-4' 20 NP NP 125A 6 SE 29 100 75 100, U 49 100 75 75' For SI 1 foot= 304 8 min NP= Not Permitted a Buildings equipped throughoutwith an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903 3 12 b Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 2 5 c For a room or space used for assembly purposes having fixed seating, see Section 1029 8 d For the travel distance limitations in Group I-2, see Section 407 4 of the International Building Code e The common path of egress travel distance shall apply only in a Group R-3 occupancy located in a mixed occupancy building or within a Group R-3 or R-4 congregate Irving facility f The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than 100 feet I g For the travel distance limitations in Group R-3 and R-4 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3, see Section 1006 2 2 6 154 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° [ [ [ CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to i I ( RR 1,Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomo,, m AAt, Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS shall have access to not less than two exits or exit access doorways Exit access travel distance shall be determined as specified in Section 1017 1, but all portions of a refrig- erated room or space shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit access doorway where such rooms are not protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system Egress is allowed through adjoining refrigerated rooms or spaces Exception: Where using refrigerants in quantities limited to the amounts based on the volume set forth in the International Mechanical Code [BE] 1006.2.2.4 Group I-4 means of egress. Group I-4 facilities, rooms or spaces where care is provided for more than 10 children that are 2'/ years of age or less, shall have access to not less than two exits or exit access doorways [BE] 1006.2.2.5 Vehicular ramps. Vehicular ramps shall not be considered as an exit access ramp unless pedestrian facilities are provided [BE] 1006.2.2.6 Groups R-3 and R-4. Where Group R-3 occupancies are permitted by Section 903 2 8 to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3, the exit access travel distance for Group R-3 shall be not more than 125 feet(38 100 mm) Where Group R-4 occupancies are pennitted by Section 903 2 8 to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 13, the exit access travel distance for Group R-4 shall be not more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) [BE] 1006.3 Egress from stories or occupied roofs. The means of egress system serving any story or occupied roof shall be provided with the number of separate and distinct exits or access to exits based on the aggregate occupant load served in accordance with this section Where stairways serve more than one story, only the occupant load of each story considered individually shall be used in calculating the required number of exits or access to exits serving that story [BE] 1006.3.1 Adjacent story. The path of egress travel to an exit shall not pass through more than one adjacent story Exception: The path of egress travel to an exit shall be pennitted to pass through more than one adjacent story in any of the following In Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps connecting four sto- ries or fewer serving and contained within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/ work unit 2 Exit access stairways serving and contained within a Group R-3 congregate residence or a Group R-4 facility 3 Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking garage 4 Exit access stairways and ramps serving open-air assembly seating complying with the exit access travel distance requirements of Section 1029 7 5 Exit access stairways and ramps between the bal- cony, gallery or press box and the main assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious worship, auditoriums and sports facili- ties [BE] 1006.3.2 Egress based on occupant load. Each story and occupied roof shall have the minimum number of separate and distinct exits, or access to exits, as speci- fied in Table 1006 3 2 A single exit or access to a single exit shall be permitted in accordance with Section 100633 The required number of exits, or exit access stairways or ramps providing access to exits, from any story or occupied roof shall be maintained until arrival at the exit discharge or public way [BE] TABLE 1006.3.2 MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS OR ACCESS TO EXITS PER STORY OCCUPANT LOAD PER STORY MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS OR ACCESS TO EXITS FROM STORY 1-500 2 501-11000 3 More than 1,000 4 [BE] 1006.3.3 Single exits. A single exit or access to a single exit shall be permitted from any story or occupied roof, where one of the following conditions exists 1 The occupant load, number of dwelling units and common path of egress travel distance do not exceed the values in Table 10063 3(1) or 10063 3(2) 2 Rooms, areas and spaces complying with Section 1006 2 1 with exits that discharge directly to the exterior at the level of exit cischarge, are permitted to have one exit or access to a single exit 3 Parking garages where vehicles are mechanically parked shall be permitted to have one exit or access to a single exit [BE] TABLE 1006.3.3(1) STORIES WITH ONE EXIT OR ACCESS TO ONE EXIT FOR R-2 OCCUPANCIES STORY OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF DWELLING UNITS EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE Basement, first, second or thud story above grade plane R-2A' 4 dwelling units 125 feet Fourth story above grade plane and lugher NP NA NA For SI 1 foot =3048 mm NP = Not Permitted NA = Not Applicable a Buildings classified as Group R-2 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section 1030 b This table is used for R-2 occupancies consisting of dwelling units For R-2 occupancies consisting of sleeping units, use Table 1006 3 3(2) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 155 I [ [ [ CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 4 Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall be permitted to have one exit or access to a single exit 5 Individual single -story or multistory dwelling units shall be permitted to have a single exit or access to a single exit from the dwelling unit provided that both of the following criteria are met 5 1 The dwelling unit complies with Section 1006 2 1 as a space with one means of egress 52 Either the exit from the dwelling unit dis- charges directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge, or the exit access outside the dwelling uniPs entrance door provides access to not less than two approved inde- pendent exits [BE] 1006.3.3.1 Mixed occupancies. Where one exit, or exit access stairway or ramp providing access to exits at other stories, is permitted to serve individual stories, mixed occupancies shall be permitted to be served by single exits provided that each individual occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of Table 1006 3 3(1) or 1006 3 3(2) for that occupancy Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered to be in accor- dance with the provisions of Section 1004 1 In each story of a mixed occupancy building, the maximum number of occupants served by a single exit shall be such that the sum of the ratios of the calculated number of occupants of the space divided by the allowable number of occupants indicated in Table 1006 3 3(2) for each occupancy does not exceed one Where dwelling units are located on a story with other occupancies, the actual number of dwelling units divided by four plus the ratio from the other occupancy does not exceed one SECTION 1007 EXIT AND EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY CONFIGURATION [BE] 1007.1 General. Exits, exit access doorways, and exit access stairways and ramps serving spaces, including mdi- vidual building stories, shall be separated in accordance with the provisions of this section [BE] 1007.1.1 Two exits or exit access doorways. Where two exits, exit access doorways, exit access stairways or ramps, or any combination thereof, are required from any portion of the exit access, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between them Interlocking or scissor stairways shall be counted as one exit stairway Exceptions: 1 Where interior exit stairways or ramps are inter- connected by a 1-hour fire -resistance -rated corri- dor conforming to the requirements of Section 1020, the required exit separation shall be mea- sured along the shortest direct line of travel within the corridor 2 Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, the separation dis- tance shall be not less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served [BE] 1007.1.1.1 Measurement point. The separation distance required in Section 1007 1 1 shall be measured in accordance with the following 1 The separation distance to exit or exit access doorways shall be measured to any point along the width of the doorway 2 The separation distance to exit access stairways shall be measured to the closest riser 3 The separation distance to exit access ramps shall be measured to the start of the ramp run [BE] 1007.1.2 Three or more exits or exit access door- ways. Where access to three or more exits is required, not [BE] TABLE 1006.3.3(2) STORIES WITH ONE EXIT OR ACCESS TO ONE EXIT FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES MAXIMUM OCCUPANT MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF STORY OCCUPANCY LOAD PER STORY EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE (feet) A, Bb, E Fb, M, U 49 75 H-2, H-3 3 25 Fist story above or below grade plane H-4, H-5, I, R-1, R-2' ` 10 75 Sb, d 29 75 Second story above grade plane B, F, M, Sd 29 75 Tlurd story above grade plane and higher NP NA NA For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm NP = Not Permitted NA = Not Applicable a Buildings classified as Group R-2 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section 1030 b Group B, F and S occupancies in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall have a maximum exit access travel distance of 100 feet c This table is used for R-2 occupancies consisting of sleeping units For R-2 occupancies consisting of dwelling units, use Table 1006 3 3(1) d The length of exit access travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than 100 feet 156 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° S ( firi[ I UER Copyaght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to I1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths[TAodomo,, m AAuths Tepe odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS less than two exit or exit access doorways shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of Section 1007 1 1 Additional required exit or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available [BE] 1007.1.3 Remoteness of exit access stairways or ramps. Where two exit access stairways or ramps provide the required means of egress to exits at another story, the required separation distance shall be maintained for all portions of such exit access stairways or ramps [BE] 1007.1.3.1 Three or more exit access stairways or ramps. Where more than two exit access stairways or ramps provide the required means of egress, not less than two shall be arranged in accordance with Section 1007 13 SECTION 1008 MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION [BE] 1008.1 Means of egress illumination. Illumination shall be provided in the means of egress in accordance with Section 1008 2 Under emergency power, means of egress illumination shall comply with Section 1008 3 [BE] 1008.2 Illumination required. The means of egress serving a room or space shall be illuminated at all times that the room or space is occupied Exceptions 1 Occupancies in Group U 2 Aisle accessways in Group A 3 Dwelling units and sleeping units in Groups R-1, R- 2 and R-3 4 Sleeping units of Group I occupancies [BE] 1008.2.1 Illumination level under normal power. The means of egress illumination level shall be not less than 1 footcandle (I I lux) at the walking surface Exception: For auditoriums, theaters, concert or opera halls and similar assembly occupancies, the illummation at the walking surface is permitted to be reduced during performances by one of the following methods provided that the required illumination is automatically restored upon activation of a premises' fire alarm system 1 Externally illuminated walking surfaces shall be permitted to be illuminated to not less than 0 2 footcandle (2 15 lux) 2 Steps, landings and the sides of ramps shall be permitted to be marked with self-lummous mate- rials in accordance with Sections 1025 2 1, 1025 2 2 and 1025 2 4 by systems listed in accor- dance with UL 1994 [BE] 1008.2.2 Group I-2. In Group I-2 occupancies where two or more exits are required, on the exterior land- ings required by Section 1010 6 1, means of egress illumi- nation levels for the exit discharge shall be provided such that failure of a single lamp in a lummaire shall not reduce the illumination level on that landing to less than 1 foot- candle (I I lux) [BE] 1008.2.3 Exit discharge. Illumination shall be pro- vided along the path of travel for the exit discharge from each exit to the public way Exception: Illumination shall not be required where the path of the exit discharge meets both of the follow- ing requirements 1 The path of exit discharge is illumnated from the exit to a safe dispersal area complying with Sec- tion 1028 5 2 A dispersal area shall be illuminated to a level not less than 1 footcandle (I I lux) at the walking sur- face [BE] 1008.3 Emergency power for illumination. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electrical supply [BE] 1008.3.1 General. In the event of power supply fail- ure in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas 1 Aisles 2 Corridors 3 Exit access stairways and ramps [BE] 1008.3.2 Buildings. In the event of power supply failure, in buildings that require two or more means of egress, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas 1 Interior exit access stairways and ramps 2 Interior and extenor exit stairways and ramps 3 Exitpassageways 4 Vestibules and areas on the level of cscharge used for exit discharge in accordance with Section 1028 1 5 Exterior landings as required by Section 1010 1 6 for exit doorways that lead directly to the exit dis- charge [BE] 1008.3.3 Rooms and spaces. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall auto- matically illuminate all of the following areas 1 Electrical equipment rooms 2 Fire command centers 3 Fire pump rooms 4 Generator rooms 5 Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet (27 87 m) [BE] 1008.3.4 Duration. The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 min- utes and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on -site generator The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Section 2702 of the International Building Code [BE] 1008.3.5 Illumination level under emergency power. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less than an average of 1 footcandle (I I lux) and a minimum at any point of 0 1 footcandle(1 lux) measured along the path of egress at 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 157 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS floor level Illumination levels shall be permitted to decline to 0 6 footcandle (6 lux) average and a minimum at any point of 0 06 footcandle (0 6 lux) at the end of the emergency lighting time duration A maxunum-to-mmi- mum illumination uniformtty ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded In Group I-2 occupancies, failure of a single lamp in a lummaire shall not reduce the illumination level to less than 0 2 foot-candle (2 2 lux) SECTION 1009 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1009.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessi- ble means of egress shall comply with this section Accessi- ble spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1006 2 or 1006 3 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress Exceptions: 1 One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Sec- tion 1009 3, 1009 4 or 1009 5 2 In assembly areas with ramped aisles or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is perm tried where the common path of travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1029 8 [BE] 1009.2 Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one or more of the following compo- nents 1 Accessible routes complying with Section 1104 of the International Building Code 2 Interior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009 3 and 1023 3 Exit access stairways complying with Sections 1009 3 and 1019 3 or 1019 4 4 Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009 3 and 1027 and serving levels other than the level of exit cischarge 5 Elevators complying with Section 1009 4 6 Platform lifts complying with Section 1009 5 7 Horizontal exits complying with Section 1026 8 Ramps complying with Section 1012 9 Areas of refuge complying with Section 1009 6 10 Exterior areas for assisted rescue complying with Sec- tion 1009 7 serving exits at the level of exit discharge [BE] 1009.2.1 Elevators required. In buildings where a required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge, not less than one required accessible means of egress shall be an elevator complying with Section 1009 4 Exceptions: 1 In buildings equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12, the elevator shall not be required on floors provided with a horizontal exit and located at or above the levels of exit discharge. In bwldmgs equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12, the elevator shall not be required on floors provided with a ramp conforming to the provisions of Section 1012 [BE] 1009.3 Stairways. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, a stairway between stories shall comply with Sections 1009 3 1 through 1009 3 3 [BE] 1009.3.1 Exit acess stairways. Exit access stairways that connect levels in the same story are not permitted as part of an accessible means of egress Exception: Exit access stairways providing means of egress from mezzanines are permitted as part of an accessible means of egress [BE] 1009.3.2 Stairway width. Stairways shall have a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) mimmum between I handrails Exceptions: 1 The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903312 2 The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required for stairways accessed from a refuge area in conjunction with a horizon- tal exit [BE] 1009.3.3 Area of refuge. Stairways shall either incorporate an area of refuge within an enlarged floor - level landing or shall be accessed from an area of refuge complying with Section 1009 6 Exceptions: 1 Areas of refuge are not required at exit access stairways where two-way communication is pro- vided at the elevator landing in accordance with Section 1009 8 2 Areas of refuge are not required at stairways in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 3 Areas of refuge are not required at stairways serving open parking garages 4 Areas of refuge are not required for smoke -pro- tected or open-air assembly seating areas com- plying with Sections 1029 6 2 and 1029 6 3 5 Areas of refuge are not required at stairways in Group R-2 occupancies 6 Areas of refuge are not required for stairways accessed from a refuge area in conjunction with a horizontal exit 158 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1009.4 Elevators. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply with Sections 1009 4 1 and 1009 4 2 [BE] 1009.4.1 Standby power. The elevator shall meet the emergency operation and signaling device require- ments of Section 2 27 of ASME A17 1/CSA B44 Standby power shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 27 and Section 3003 of the International Building Code [BE] 1009.4.2 Area of refuge. The elevator shall be accessed from an area of refuge complying with Section 10096 Exceptions: 1 Areas of refuge are not required at the elevator in open parking garages 2 Areas of refuge are not required in buildings and facilities equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 3 Areas of refuge are not required at elevators not required to be located in a shaft in accordance with Section 712 of the International Building Code 4 Areas of refuge are not required at elevators serv- ing smoke protected or open-air assembly seating areas complying with Sections 1029 6 2 and 102963 5 Areas of refuge are not required for elevators accessed from a refuge area in conjunction with a horizontal exit [BE] 1009.5 Platform lifts. Platform lifts shall be permitted to serve as part of an accessible means of egress where allowed as part of a required accessible route in Section 1109 8 of the International Building Code except for Item 10 Standby power for the platform lift shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 27 of the International Building Code. [BE] 1009.6 Areas of refuge. Every required area of refuge shall be accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means of egress [BE] 1009.6.1 Travel distance. The maximum travel dis- tance from any accessible space to an area of refuge shall not exceed the exit access travel distance permitted for the occupancy in accordance with Section 1017 1 [BE] 1009.6.2 Stairway or elevator access. Every required area of refuge shall have direct access to a stair- way complying with Sections 1009 3 and 1023 or an ele- vator complying with Section 1009 4 [BE] 1009.6.3 Size. Each area of refuge shall be sized to accommodate one wheelchair space of 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by 1219 mm) for each 200 occupants or portion thereof, based on the occupant load of the area of refuge and areas served by the area of refuge Such wheel- chair spaces shall not reduce the means of egress mini- mum width or required capacity Access to any of the required wheelchair spaces in an area of refuge shall not be obstructed by more than one adjoining wheelchair space [BE] 1009.6.4 Separation. Each area of refuge shall be separated from the remainder of the story by a smoke bar- ner complying with Section 709 of the International Building Code or a horizontal exit complying with Section 1026 Each area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion of smoke Exceptions: 1 Areas of refuge located within an enclosure for interior exit stairways complying with Section 1023 Areas of refuge in outdoor facilities where exit access is essentially open to the outside [BE] 1009.6.5 Two-way communication. Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system complying with Sections 1009 8 1 and 1009 8 2 [BE] 1009.7 Exterior areas for assisted rescue. Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall be accessed by an accessible route from the area served Where the exit discharge does not include an accessible route from an exit located on the level of exit discharge to a public way, an exterior area of assisted rescue shall be pro- vided on the exterior landing in accordance with Sections 1009 7 1 through 1009 7 4 [BE] 1009.7.1 Size. Each exterior area for assisted rescue shall be sized to accommodate wheelchair spaces in accor- dance with Section 1009 6 3 [BE] 1009.7.2 Separation. Exterior walls separating the exterior area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building shall have a minimum fire -resistance rating of 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from the inside The fire - resistance -rated exterior wall construction shall extend horizontally not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) beyond the landing on either side of the landing or equivalent fire - resistance -rated construction is permitted to extend out perpendicular to the exterior wall not less than 4 feet (1220 mm) on the side of the landing The fire -resistance - rated construction shall extend vertically from the ground to a point not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor level of the area for assisted rescue or to the roof line, whichever is lower Openings within such fire -resistance - rated exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code Exception: The fire -resistance rating and opening pro- tectives are not required in the exterior wall where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 [BE] 1009.7.3 Openness. The exterior area for assisted rescue shall be open to the outside air The sides other than the separation walls shall be not less than 50 percent open, and the open area shall be distributed so as to minimize the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases [BE] 1009.7.4 Stairways. Stairways that are part of the means of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 159 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS shall provide a minimum clear width of 48 inches (1220 mm) between handrails Exception: The minimum clear width of 48 inches (1220 mm) between handrails is not required at stair- ways serving buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 [BE] 1009.8 Two-way communication. A two-way commu- nication system complying with Sections 1009 8 1 and 1009 8 2 shall be provided at the landing serving each eleva- tor or bank of elevators on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below the level of exit discharge Exceptions: 1 Two-way communication systems are not required at the landing serving each elevator or bank of ele- vators where the two-way communication system is provided within areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009 6 5 2 Two-way communication systems are not required on floors provided with ramps conforming to the provisions of Section 1012 3 Two-way communication systems are not required at the landings serving only service elevators that are not designated as part of the accessible means of egress or serve as part of the required accessible route into a facility 4 Two-way communication systems are not required at the landings serving only freight elevators 5 Two-way communication systems are not required at the landing serving a private residence elevator 6 Two-way communication systems are not required in Group I-2 or I-3 facilities [BE] 1009.8.1 System requirements. Two-way commu- nication systems shall provide communication between each required location and the fire command center or a central control point location approved by the fire depart- ment Where the central control point is not constantly attended, a two-way communication system shall have a tined automatic telephone dial -out capability to a mom- tormg location or 9-1-1 The two-way communication sys- tem shall include both audible and visible signals [BE] 1009.8.2 Directions. Directions for the use of the two-way communication system, instructions for sum- moning assistance via the two-way communication system and written identification of the location shall be posted adjacent to the two-way communication system Signage shall comply with the ICC Al 17 1 requirements for visual characters [BE] 1009.9 Signage. Signage indicating special accessibil- ity provisions shall be provided as shown 1 Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign star - mg AREA OF REFUGE 2 Each door providing access to an exterior area for assisted rescue shall be identified by a sign stating EXTERIOR AREA FOR ASSISTED RESCUE Signage shall comply with the ICC Al17 1 requirements for visual characters and include the International Symbol of Accessibility Where exit sign illumination is required by Section 1013 3, the signs shall be illuminated Additionally, visual characters, raised character and braille signage com- plying with ICC A117 1 shall be located at each door to an area of refuge and exterior area for assisted rescue in accor- dance with Section 1013 4 [BE] 1009.10 Directional signage. Directional signage indi- cating the location of all other means of egress and which of those are accessible means of egress shall be provided at the following 1 At exits serving a required accessible space but not pro- viding an approved accessible means of egress 2 At elevator landings 3 Within areas of refuge [BE] 1009.11 Instructions. In areas of refuge and exterior areas for assisted rescue, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions shall be posted Signage shall comply with the ICC Al17 1 requirements for visual charac- ters The instructions shall include all of the following 1 Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon as possible, unless they are assisting others 2 Information on planned availability of assistance in the use of stairs or supervised operation of elevators and how to summon such assistance 3 Directions for use of the two-way communication sys- tem where provided SECTION 1010 DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES [BE] 1010.1 Doors. Means of egress doors shall meet the requirements of this section Doors serving a means of egress system shall meet the requirements of this section and Sec- tion 1022 2 Doors provided for egress purposes in numbers greater than required by this code shall meet the requirements of this section Means of egress doors shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors Nfirrors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on means of egress doors Means of egress doors shall not be concealed by cur- tains, drapes, decorations or similar materials [BE] 1010.1.1 Size of doors. The required capacity of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) The clear opening width of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1 57 rad) Where this section requires a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) In Group I-2, doors serving as means of egress doors where used for the movement of beds shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 160 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 41'/ inches (1054 mm) The maximum width of a swing- ing door leaf shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) nominal The minimum clear opening height of doors shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) Exceptions: 1 In Group R-2 and R-3 dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be an Accessible unit, Type A unit or Type B unit, the minimum and maximum width shall not apply to door openings that are not part of the required means of egress 2 Group I-3 door openings to resident sleeping units that are not required to be an Accessible unit shall have a minmum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) 3 Door openings to storage closets less than 10 square feet (0 93 m2) in area shall not be limited by the mmimum clear opening width 4 The width of door leaves in revolving doors that comply with Section 1010 14 1 shall not be limited 5 The maximum width of door leaves in power - operated doors that comply with Section 1010 1 4 2 shall notbe limited 6 Door openings within a dwelling unit or sleep- ing unit shall have a minimum clear opening height of 78 inches (1981 mm) 7 In dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible, Type A or Type B units, exterior door openings, other than the required exit door, shall have a minimum clear opening height of 76 inches (1930 mm) 8 In Groups I-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4, in dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible, Type A or Type B units, the mini- mum clear opening widths shall not apply to interior egress doors 9 Door openings required to be accessible within Type B units intended for user passage shall have a minimum clear opening width of 31 75 inches (806 mm) 10 Doors to walk-in freezers and coolers less than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area shall have a maximum width of 60 inches (1524 mm) nomi- nal 11 The minmum clear opening width shall not apply to doors for nonaccessible shower or sauna compartments 12 The minmum clear opening width shall not apply to the doors for nonaccessible toilet stalls [BE] 1010.1.1.1 Projections into clear width. There shall not be projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (864 mm) above the floor or ground Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (864 mm) and 80 inches (2032 mm) above the floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm) Exception: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the floor [BE] 1010.1.2 Door swing. Egress doors shall be of the pivoted or side -hinged swinging type Exceptions: 1 Private garages, office areas, factory and storage areas with an occupant load of 10 or less 2 Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of deten- tion 3 Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities 4 Doors within or serving a single dwelling unit in Groups R-2 and R-3 5 In other than Group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section 1010 1 4 1 6 In other than Group H occupancies, special pur- pose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding door assemblies complying with Section 1010 1 4 3 7 Power -operated doors in accordance with Section 1010142 8 Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group R-1 9 In other than Group H occupancies, manually operated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less [BE] 1010.1.2.1 Direction of swing. Pivot or side - hinged swinging doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving a room or area containing an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a Group H occupancy [BE] 1010.1.3 Door opening force. The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging egress doors, other than fire doors, shall not exceed 5 pounds (22 N) These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door in a closed position For other swinging doors, as well as sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall release when subjected to a 15-pound (67 N) force The door shall be set in motion when subjected to a 30-pound (133 N) force The door shall swing to a full -open position when subjected to a 15- pound (67 N) force [BE] 1010.1.3.1 Location of applied forces. Forces shall be applied to the latch side of the door [BE] 1010.1.4 Special doors. Special doors and security grilles shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010 14 1 through 1010 14 5 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 161 I I I I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1010.1.4.1 Revolving doors. Revolving doors shall comply with the following 1 Revolving doors shall comply with BHMA A156 27 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 2 Each revolving door shall be capable of breakout in accordance with BHMA A156 27 and shall provide an aggregate width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) 3 A revolving door shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the foot or top of stairways or escalators A dispersal area shall be provided between the stairways or escalators and the revolving doors 4 The revolutions per minute (rpm) for a revolving door shall not exceed the maximum rpm as speci- fied in BHMA Al56 27 Manual revolving doors shall comply with Table 10101 4l(1) Auto- matic or power -operated revolving doors shall comply with Table 1010 1 4 1(2) 5 An emergency stop switch shall be provided near each entry point of power or automatic operated revolving doors within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the door and between 24 inches (610 mm) and 48 inches (1220 mm) above the floor The activation area of the emergency stop switch button shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter and shall be red 6 Each revolving door shall have a side -hinged swinging door that complies with Section 1010 1 in the same wall and within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the revolving door 7 Revolving doors shall not be part of an accessible route required by Section 1009 of this code and Chapter 11 of the International Building Code [BE] TABLE 1010.1.4.1(1) MAXIMUM DOOR SPEED MANUAL REVOLVING DOORS REVOLVING DOOR MAXIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER (FT -IN) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REVOLVING DOOR SPEED (RPM) 6-0 12 7-0 11 8-0 10 9-0 9 10-0 8 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min, 1 foot= 304 8 min [BE] 1010.1.4.1.1 Egress component. A revolving door used as a component of a means of egress shall comply with Section 1010 1 4 1 and the following three conditions 1 Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than 50 percent of the minimum width or required capacity 2 Each revolving door shall be credited with a capacity based on not more than a 50-person occupantload 3 Each revolving door shall provide for egress in accordance with BHMA Al56 27 with a breakout force of not more than 130 pounds (578 N) [BE] 1010.1.4.1.2 Other than egress component. A revolving door used as other than a component of a means of egress shall comply with Section 1010 14 1 The breakout force of a revolving door not used as a component of a means of egress shall not be more than 180 pounds (801 N) Exception: A breakout force in excess of 180 pounds (801 N) is permitted if the breakout force is reduced to not more than 130 pounds (578 N) when not less than one of the following condi- tions is satisfied 1 There is a power failure or power is removed to the device holding the door wings in position 2 There is an actuation of the automatic sprinkler system where such system is pro- vided 3 There is an actuation of a smoke detection system that is installed in accordance with Section 907 to provide coverage in areas within the building that are within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of the revolving doors 4 There is an actuation of a manual control switch, in an approved location and clearly identified, that reduces the breakout force to not more than 130 pounds (578 N) [BE] 1010.1.4.2 Power -operated doors. Where means of egress doors are operated or assisted by power, the design shall be such that in the event of power failure, the door is capable of being opened manually to permit means of egress travel or closed where necessary to [BE] TABLE 1010.1.4.1(2) MAXIMUM DOOR SPEED AUTOMATIC OR POWER -OPERATED REVOLVING DOORS REVOLVING DOOR MAXIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER (FT -IN) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REVOLVING DOOR SPEED (RPM) 8-0 72 9-0 64 10-0 57 11-0 52 12-0 48 12-6 46 14-0 41 16-0 36 17-0 34 18-0 32 20-0 29 24-0 24 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min, 1 foot= 304 8 min 162 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rS[ CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to k I ( [[ 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths �TAodomoo. m Aths�epeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD 'M N OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. Sob, . AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS safeguard means of egress The forces required to open these doors manually shall not exceed those specified in Section 1010 13, except that the force to set the door in motion shall not exceed 50 pounds (220 N) The door shall be capable of opening from any position to the full width of the opening in which such door is installed when a force is applied to the door on the side from which egress is made Power -operated swinging doors, power -operated sliding doors and power -oper- ated folding doors shall comply with BHMA A156 10 Power -assisted swinging doors and low energy power - operated swinging doors shall comply with BHMA A15619 Low -energy power -operated sliding doors and low -energy power -operated folding doors shall comply with BHMA Al56 38 Exceptions: 1 Occupancies in Group I-3 Special-purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding doors complying with Section 1010 1 4 3 For a bipartmg door in the emergency break- out mode, a door leaf located within a multi- ple -leaf opening shall be exempt from the minimum 32-inch (813 mm) single -leaf requirement of Section 1010 1 1, provided that a minimum 32-inch (813 mm) clear opening is provided when the two bipartmg leaves meet- ing in the center are broken out [BE] 1010.1.4.3 Special-purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding doors. In other than Group H occupancies, special-purpose horizontal sliding, accor- dion, or folding door assemblies permitted to be a com- ponent of a means of egress in accordance with Exception 6 to Section 1010 12 shall comply with all of the following criteria 1 The doors shall be power operated and shall be capable of being operated manually in the event of power failure 2 The doors shall be openable by a simple method from both sides without special knowledge or effort 3 The force required to operate the door shall not exceed 30 pounds (133 N) to set the door in motion and 15 pounds (67 N) to close the door or open it to the minimum required width 4 The door shall be openable with a force not to exceed 15 pounds (67 N) when a force of 250 pounds (1100 N) is applied perpendicular to the door adjacent to the operating device 5 The door assembly shall comply with the applica- ble fire protection rating and, where rated, shall be self -closing or automatic closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 716 2 6 6 of the International Builckng Code, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80 and shall comply with Section 716 of the International Building Code 6 The door assembly shall have an integrated standby power supply 7 The door assembly power supply shall be electri- cally supervised 8 The door shall open to the minimum required width within 10 seconds after activation of the operating device [BE] 1010.1.4.4 Locking arrangements in educa- tional occupancies. In Group E and Group B educa- tional occupancies, egress doors from classrooms, offices and other occupied rooms shall be permitted to be provided with locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room, where all of the following conditions are met 1 The door shall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or other approved means 2 The door shall be openable from within the room in accordance with Section 1010 1 9 3 Modifications shall not be made to listed panic hardware, fire door hardware or door closers [BE] 1010.1.4.4.1 Remote operation of locks. Remote operation of locks complying with Section 1010 1 4 4 shall be permitted [BE] 1010.1.4.5 Security grilles. In Groups B, F, M and S, horizontal sliding or vertical security grilles are permitted at the main exit and shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort during periods that the space is occupied The grilles shall remain secured in the full -open position during the period of occupancy by the general public Where two or more means of egress are required, not more than one-half of the exits or exit access doorways shall be equipped with horizontal sliding or vertical security grilles [BE] 1010.1.5 Floor elevation. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door Such floor or landing shall be at the same elevation on each side of the door Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which are per- mitted to have a slope not to exceed 0 25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) Exceptions: 1 Doors serving individual dwelling units in Groups R-2 and R-3 where the following apply 1 1 A door is perm fitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided that the door does not swing over the top step 1 2 Screen doors and storm doors are permit- ted to swing over stairs or landings 2 Exterior doors as provided for in Section 1003 5, Exception 1, and Section 1022 2, which are not on an accessible route 3 In Group R-3 occupancies not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the landing at an exterior doorway shall be not 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 163 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS more than 7'/q inches (197 mm) below the top of the threshold, provided that the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door, does not swing over the landing 4 Variations in elevation due to differences in fin- ish materials, but not more than '/ inch (12 7 mm) 5 Exterior decks, patios or balcomes that are part of Type B dwelling units, have impervious surfaces and that are not more than 4 inches (102 mm) below the finished floor level of the adjacent inte- rior space of the dwelling unit 6 Doors serving equipment spaces not required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1103 2 9 of the International Building Code and serving an occupant load of five or less shall be permitted to have a landing on one side to be not more than 7 inches (178 mm) above or below the landing on the egress side of the door [BE] 1010.1.6 Landings at doors. Landings shall have a width not less than the width of the stairway or the door, whichever is greater Doors in the fully open position shall not reduce a required dimension by more than 7 inches (178 mm) Where a landing serves an occupant load of 50 or more, doors in any position shall not reduce the landing to less than one-half its required width Landings shall have a length measured in the direction of travel of not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) Exception: Landing length in the direction of travel in Groups R-3 and U and within individual units of Group R-2 need not exceed 36 inches (914 mm) [BE] 1010.1.7 Thresholds. Thresholds at doorways shall not exceed'/q inch (19 1 mm) in height above the finished floor or landing for sliding doors serving dwelling units or '/ inch (12 7 mm) above the finished floor or landing for other doors Raised thresholds and floor level changes greater than'/q inch (6 4 mm) at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not greater than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope) Exceptions: 1 In occupancy Group R-2 or R-3, threshold heights for sliding and side -hinged exterior doors shall be permitted to be up to 7'/4 inches (197 mm) in height if all of the following apply 1 1 The door is not part of the required means of egress 1 2 The door is not part of an accessible route as required by Chapter 11 of the Interna- tional Building Code 1 3 The door is not part of an accessible unit, Type A unit or Type B unit 2 In Type B units, where Exception 5 to Section 1010 15 permits a 4-inch (102 mm) elevation change at the door, the threshold height on the exterior side of the door shall not exceed 4'/4 inches (120 mm) in height above the exterior deck, patio or balcony for sliding doors or 41/ inches (114 mm) above the exterior deck, patio or balcony for other doors [BE] 1010.1.8 Door arrangement. Space between two doors in a series shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum plus the width of a door swinging into the space Doors in a series shall swing either in the same direction or away from the space between the doors Exceptions: 1 The minimum distance between horizontal slid- ing power -operated doors in a series shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) 2 Storm and screen doors serving individual dwell- ing units in Groups R-2 and R-3 need not be spaced 48 inches (1219 mm) from the other door 3 Doors within individual dwelling units in Groups R-2 and R-3 other than within Type A dwelling units [BE] 1010.1.9 Door operations. Except as specifically permitted by this section, egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort [BE] 1010.1.9.1 Hardware. Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices on doors required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the Intema- honal Building Code shall not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate [BE] 1010.1.9.2 Hardware height. Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices shall be installed 34 inches (864 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum above the finished floor Locks used only for security purposes and not used for normal operation are permitted at any height Exception: Access doors or gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas and hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the latch release on self -latching devices at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finished floor or ground, provided that the self-latclung devices are not also self-locking devices operated by means of a key, electronic opener or integral combination lock [BE] 1010.1.9.3 Monitored or recorded egress. Where electrical systems that monitor or record egress activity are incorporated, the locking system shall com- ply with Section 1010 19 7, 1010 1 9 8, 1010 1 9 9, 1010 1 9 10 or 1010 1 9 11, or shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort [BE] 1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exist 1 Places of detention or restraint In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main door or doors are permitted to be equipped with 164 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS key -operated locking devices from the egress side provided 21 The locking device is readily distinguish- able as locked 22 A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting back- ground 2 3 The use of the key -operated locking device is revokable by the fire code offi- cial for due cause 3 Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the auto- matic flush bolts does not have a doorknob or surface -mounted hardware 4 Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside with- out the use of a key or tool 5 Fire doors after the minimum elevated tempera- ture has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test procedures 6 Doors serving roofs not intended to be occupied shall be permitted to be locked, preventing entry to the building from the roof [BE] 1010.1.9.5 Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted Exceptions: 1 On doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units 2 Where a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room, manually operated edge- or surface -mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf 3 Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F or S occupancy, manually operated edge- or sur- face -mounted bolts are permitted on the inac- tive leaf The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware 4 Where a pair of doors serves a Group B, F or S occupancy, manually operated edge- or sur- face -mounted bolts are permitted on the inac- tive leaf provided that such inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity requirements and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware 5 Where a pair of doors serves patient care rooms in Group I-2 occupancies, self -latching edge- or surface -mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided that the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity requirements and the inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar oper- ating hardware [BE] 1010.1.9.6 Unlatching. The unlatching of any door or leaf shall not require more than one operation Exceptions: 1 Places of detention or restraint 2 Where manually operated bolt locks are per- mitted by Section 1010 1 9 5 3 Doors with automatic flush bolts as permitted by Section 1010 1 9 4, Item 3 4 Doors from individual dwelling units and sleeping units of Group R occupancies as per- mitted by Section 1010 1 9 4, Item 4 [BE] 1010.1.9.6.1 Closet doors. Closet doors that latch in the closed position shall be openable from inside the closet [BE] 1010.1.9.7 Controlled egress doors in Groups I-1 and I-2. Electric locking systems, including elec- tro-mechanical locking systems and electromagnetic locking systems, shall be permitted to be locked in the means of egress in Group I-1 or I-2 occupancies where the clinical needs of persons receiving care require their containment Controlled egress doors shall be permitted in such occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors are installed and operate in accordance with all of the following 1 The door locks shall unlock on actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system 2 The door locks shall unlock on loss of power con- trolling the lock or lock mechanism 3 The door locking system shall be installed to have the capability of being unlocked by a switch located at the fire command center, a nursing sta- tion or other approved location The switch shall directly break power to the lock 4 A building occupant shall not be required to pass through more than one door equipped with a con- trolled egress locking system before entering an exit 5 The procedures for unlocking the doors shall be described and approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness required by Chapter 4 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 165 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 6 All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes or other means necessary to operate the locking sys- tems 7 Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door 8 The door locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294 Exceptions: 1 Items 1 through 4 shall not apply to doors to areas occupied by persons who, because of clinical needs, require restraint or containment as part of the function of a psychiatric treat- ment area 2 Items 1 through 4 shall not apply to doors to areas where a listed egress control system is utilized to reduce the risk of child abduction from nursery and obstetric areas of a Group I-2 hospital [BE] 1010.1.9.8 Delayed egress. Delayed egress lock- ing systems, shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving the following occupancies in bwldmgs that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section 907 1 Group B, F, I, M, R, S and U occupancies 2 Group E classrooms with an occupant load of less than 50 Exception: Delayed egress locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on exit or exit access doors, other than the main exit or exit access door, serving a courtroom in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 [BE] 1010.1.9.8.1 Delayed egress locking system. The delayed egress locking system shall be installed and operated in accordance with all of the following 1 The delay electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall deactivate upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system, allowing immediate, free egress 2 The delay electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall deactivate upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism, allowing immediate free egress 3 The delayed egress locking system shall have the capability of being deactivated at the fire command center and other approved locations 4 An attempt to egress shall initiate an irrevers- ible process that shall allow such egress in not more than 15 seconds when a physical effort to exit is applied to the egress side door hard- ware for not more than 3 seconds Initiation of the irreversible process shall activate an audi- ble signal in the vicinity of the door Once the delay electronics have been deactivated, rearming the delay electronics shall be by manual means only Exception: Where approved, a delay of not more than 30 seconds is permitted on a delayed egress door 5 The egress path from any point shall not pass through more than one delayed egress locking system Exceptions: 1 In Group I-2 or I-3 occupancies, the egress path from any point in the bwldmg shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds 2 In Group I-1 or I-4 occupancies, the egress path from any point in the bwldmg shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 6 A sign shall be provided on the door and shall be located above and within 12 inches (305 mm) of the door exit hardware 61 For doors that swing in the direction of egress, the sign shall read PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 [30] SECONDS 62 For doors that swing in the opposite direction of egress, the sign shall read PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 [30] SECONDS 6 3 The sign shall comply with the visual character requirements in ICC Al 17 1 Exception: Where approved, in Group I occupancies, the installation of a sign is not required where care recipients who, because of clinical needs, require restraint or containment as part of the function of the treatment area 7 Emergency lighting shall be provided on the egress side of the door 8 The delayed egress locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294 [BE] 1010.1.9.9 Sensor release of electrically locked egress doors. Sensor release of electric locking sys- tems shall be permitted on doors located in a the means of egress in any occupancy except Group H where 166 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS installed and operated in accordance with all of the fol- lowing criteria 1 The sensor shall be installed on the egress side, arranged to detect an occupant approaclung the doors and shall cause the electric locking system to unlock 2 The electric locks shall be arranged to unlock by a signal from or loss of power to the sensor 3 Loss of power to the lock or locking system shall automatically unlock the electric locks 4 The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016 mm to 1219 mm) vertically above the floor and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors Ready access shall be provided to the manual unlocking device and the device shall be clearly identified by a sign that reads "PUSH TO EXIT " When operated, the manual unlock- ing device shall result in direct interruption of power to the electric lockindependent of other electronics —and the electric lock shall remain unlocked for not less than 30 seconds 5 Activation of the building fire alarm system, where provided, shall automatically unlock the electric lock, and the electric lock shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset 6 Activation of the building automatic sprinkler system or fire detection system, where provided, shall automatically unlock the electric lock The electric lock shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset 7 The door locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294 [BE] 1010.1.9.10 Door hardware release of electri- cally locked egress doors. Door hardware release of electric locking systems shall be permitted on doors in the means of egress in any occupancy except Group H where installed and operated in accordance with all of the following 1 The door hardware that is affixed to the door leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated under all lighting conditions 2 The door hardware is capable of being operated with one hand and shall comply with Section 1010196 3 Operation of the door hardware directly mter- rupts the power to the electric lock and unlocks the door immediately 4 Loss of power to the electric locking system auto- matically unlocks the door 5 Where panic or fire exit hardware is required by Section 1010 1 10, operation of the panic or fire exit hardware also releases the electric lock 6 The locking system units shall be listed in accor- dance with UL 294 [BE] 1010.1.9.11 Locking arrangements in buildings within correctional facilities. In buildings within cor- rectional and detention facilities, doors in means of egress serving rooms or spaces occupied by persons whose movements are controlled for security reasons shall be permitted to be locked where equipped with egress control devices that shall unlock manually and by not less than one of the following means 1 Activation of an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Activation of an approved manual fire alarm box 3 A signal from a constantly attended location [BE] 1010.1.9.12 Stairway doors. Interior stairway means of egress doors shall be openable from both sides without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort Exceptions: 1 Stairway discharge doors shall be openable from the egress side and shall only be locked from the opposite side 2 This section shall not apply to doors arranged in accordance with Section 403 5 3 of the International Building Code 3 Stairway exit doors are permitted to be locked from the side opposite the egress side, pro- vided that they are openable from the egress side and capable of being unlocked simultane- ously without unlatching upon a signal from the fire command center, if present, or a signal by emergency personnel from a single loca- tion inside the main entrance to the building 4 Stairway exit doors shall be openable from the egress side and shall only be locked from the opposite side in Group B, F, M and S occu- pancies where the only interior access to the tenant space is from a single exit stairway where permitted in Section 1006 3 3 5 Stairway exit doors shall be openable from the egress side and shall only be locked from the opposite side in Group R-2 occupancies where the only interior access to the dwelling unit is from a single exit stairway where permitted in Section 1006 3 3 [BE] 1010.1.10 Panic and fire exit hardware. Swinging doors serving a Group H occupancy and swinging doors serving rooms or spaces with an occupant load of 50 or more in a Group A or E occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock other than panic hardware or fire exit hardware Exceptions: 1 A main exit of a Group A occupancy shall be per- mitted to have locking devices in accordance with Section 1010 1 9 4, Item 2 2 Doors provided with panic hardware or fire exit hardware and serving a Group A or E occupancy shall be permitted to be electrically locked in 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 167 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS accordance with Section 1010199 or 10101 910 Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet (1829 mm) wide, and that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices with exit or exit access doors, shall be equipped with panic hardware or fire exit hardware The doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel [BE] 1010.1.10.1 Installation. Where panic or fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the follow - mg 1 Panic hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 305 2 Fire exit hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 1 OC and UL 305 3 The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend not less than one-half of the door leaf width 4 The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (67I) [BE] 1010.1.10.2 Balanced doors. If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push -pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side [BE] 1010.2 Gates. Gates serving the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section Gates used as a component in a means of egress shall conform to the applicable requirements for doors Exception: Horizontal sliding or swinging gates exceed- ing the 4-foot (1219 mm) maximum leaf width limitation are permitted in fences and walls surrounding a stadium [BE] 1010.2.1 Stadiums. Panic hardware is not required on gates surrounding stadiums where such gates are under constant immediate supervision while the public is pres- ent, and where safe dispersal areas based on 3 square feet (0 28 m') per occupant are located between the fence and enclosed space Such required safe dispersal areas shall not be located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the enclosed space See Section 1028 5 for means of egress from safe dispersal areas [BE] 1010.3 Turnstiles and similar devices. Turnstiles or similar devices that restrict travel to one direction shall not be placed so as to obstruct any required means of egress, except where permitted in accordance with Sections 1010 3 1, 1010 3 2 and 1010 3 3 [BE] 1010.3.1 Capacity. Each turnstile or similar device shall be credited with a capacity based on not more than a 50-person occupant load where all of the following provi- sions are met 1 Each device shall turn free in the direction of egress travel when primary power is lost and on the manual release by an employee in the area 2 Such devices are not given credit for more than 50 percent of the required egress capacity or width 3 Each device is not more than 39 inches (991 mm) high 4 Each device has not less than 16'/ inches (419 mm) clear width at and below a height of 39 inches (991 mm) and not less than 22 inches (559 mm) clear width at heights above 39 inches (991 mm) [BE] 1010.3.1.1 Clear width. Where located as part of an accessible route, turnstiles shall have not less than 36 inches (914 mm) clear at and below a height of 34 inches (864 mm), not less than 32 inches (813 mm) clear width between 34 inches (864 mm) and 80 inches (2032 mm) and shall consist of a mechanism other than a revolving device [BE] 1010.3.2 Security access turnstiles. Security access turnstiles that inhibit travel in the direction of egress utiliz- ing a physical barrier shall be permitted to be considered as a component of the means of egress, provided that all of the following criteria are met 1 The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 Each security access turnstile lane configuration has a mimmum clear passage width of 22 inches (559 mm) 3 Any security access turnstile lane configuration pro- viding a clear passage width of less than 32 inches (810 mm) shall be credited with a maximum egress capacity of 50 persons 4 Any security access turnstile lane configuration pro- viding a clear passage width of 32 inches (810 mm) or more shall be credited with a maximum egress capacity as calculated in accordance with Section 1005 5 Each secured physical barrier shall automatically retract or swing to an unobstructed open position in the direction of egress, under each of the following conditions 5 1 Upon loss of power to the turnstile or any part of the access control system that secures the physical barrier 52 Upon actuation of a clearly identified man- ual release device with ready access that results in direct interruption of power to each secured physical barrier, after which such barriers remain in the open position for not less than 30 seconds The manual release device shall be positioned at one of the fol- lowing locations 5 2 1 On the egress side of each security access turnstile lane 5 2 2 At an approved location where it can be actuated by an employee assigned to the area at all times that the building is occupied 5 3 Upon actuation of the building fire alarm system, if provided, after which the physical 168 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS barrier remains in the open position until the fire alarm system is manually reset Exception: Actuation of a manual fire alarm box 5 4 Upon actuation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system, after wluch the physical barrier remains in the open position until the fire alarm system is manually reset [BE] 1010.3.3 High turnstile. Turnstiles more than 39 inches (991 mm) high shall meet the requirements for revolving doors or the requirements of Section 1010 3 2 for security access turnstiles [BE] 1010.3.4 Additional door. Where serving an occu- pant load greater than 300, each turnstile that is not porta- ble shall have a side -hinged swinging door that conforms to Section 1010 1 within 50 feet (15 240 mm) Exception: A side -hinged swinging door is not required at security access turnstiles that comply with Section 1010 3 2 SECTION 1011 STAIRWAYS [BE] 1011.1 General. Stairways serving occupied portions of a building shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1011 2 through 1011 13 Alternating tread devices shall com- ply with Section 1011 14 Ships ladders shall comply with Section 1011 15 Ladders shall comply with Section 1011 16 Exception: Within rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes, stepped aisles shall comply with Section 1029 [BE] 1011.2 Width and capacity. The required capacity of stairways shall be determined as specified in Section 1005 1, but the minimum width shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) See Section 1009 3 for accessible means of egress stairways Exceptions: 1 Stairways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall have a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) 2 Spiral stairways as provided for in Section 1011 10 3 Where an incline platform lift or stairway chairlift is installed on stairways serving occupancies in Group R-3, or within dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, a clear passage width not less than 20 inches (508 mm) shall be provided Where the seat and platform can be folded when not in use, the dis- tance shall be measured from the folded position [BE] 1011.3 Headroom. Stairways shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) measured ver- tically from a line connecting the edge of the nosmgs Such headroom shall be continuous above the stairway to the point where the line intersects the landing below, one tread depth beyond the bottom riser The minimum clearance shall be maintained the full width of the stairway and landing Exceptions: 1 Spiral stairways complying with Section 1011 10 are permitted a 78-inch (1981 mm) headroom clear- ance 2 In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupan- cies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, where the nosmgs of treads at the side of a flight extend under the edge of a floor opening through which the stair passes, the floor opening shall be allowed to project horizontally into the required headroom not more than 4'/4 inches (121 mm) [BE] 1011.4 Walkline. The walklme across winder treads shall be concentric to the direction of travel through the turn and located 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the winders are narrower The 12-inch (305 mm) dimension shall be measured from the widest point of the clear stair width at the walking surface of the winder Where winders are adja- cent within the flight, the point of the widest clear stair width of the adjacent winders shall be used [BE] 1011.5 Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall comply with Sections 1011 5 1 through 1011 5 5 3 [BE] 1011.5.1 Dimension reference surfaces. For the purpose of this section, all dimensions are exclusive of carpets, rugs or runners [BE] 1011.5.2 Riser height and tread depth. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum The riser height shall be measured vertically between the nosmgs of adjacent treads Rectan- gular tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) mnimurn measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's nosing Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 11 inches (279 mm) between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline and a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) within the clear width of the stair Exceptions: 1 Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 1011 10 2 Stairways connecting stepped aisles to cross aisles or concourses shall be permitted to use the riser/tread dimension in Section 1029 14 2 3 In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occu- pancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occu- pancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 7'/4 inches (197 mm), the mini- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 169 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS mum tread depth shall be 10 inches (254 mm), the minimum winder tread depth at the walklme shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm) A nosing projection not less than '/q inch (19 1 mm) but not more than lY, inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 11 inches (279 mm) See Section 503 1 of the International Existing Building Code for the replacement of existing stairways In Group I-3 facilities, stairways providing access to guard towers, observation stations and control rooms, not more than 250 square feet (23 m') in area, shall be permitted to have a maxi- mum riser height of 8 inches (203 mm) and a minimum tread depth of 9 inches (229 mm) [BE] 1011.5.3 Winder treads. Winder treads are not per- mitted in means of egress stairways except within a dwell- ing unit Exceptions: 1 Curved stairways in accordance with Section 1011 9 2 Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 1011 10 [BE] 1011.5.4 Dimensional uniformity. Stair treads and risers shall be of uniform size and shape The tolerance between the largest and smallest riser height or between the largest and smallest tread depth shall not exceed'/g inch (9 5 mm) in any flight of stairs The greatest winder tread depth at the walklme within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than'/g inch (9 5 mm) Exceptions: 1 Stairways connecting stepped aisles to cross aisles or concourses shall be permitted to comply with the dimensional nonumformity in Section 1029 14 2 2 Consistently shaped winders, complying with Section 1011 5, differing from rectangular treads in the same flight of stairs 3 Nonuniform riser dimension complying with Section 1011 5 4 1 [BE] 1011.5.4.1 Nonuniform height risers. Where the bottom or top riser adjoins a sloping public way, walk- way or driveway having an established grade and serv- ing as a landing, the bottom or top riser is permitted to be reduced along the slope to less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height, with the variation in height of the bot- tom or top riser not to exceed one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8-percent slope) of stair width The nosmgs or leading edges of treads at such nonumfonm height risers shall have a distinctive marking stripe, dif- ferent from any other nosing marking provided on the stairfhght The distinctive marking stripe shall be visi- ble in descent of the stair and shall have a slip -resistant surface Marking stripes shall have a width of not less than 1 inch (25 mm) but not more than 2 inches (51 mm) [BE] 1011.5.5 Nosing and riser profile. Nosings shall have a curvature or bevel of not less than'/16 inch (1 6 mm) but not more than '/16 inch (14 3 mm) from the foremost projection of the tread Risers shall be solid and vertical or sloped under the tread above from the underside of the nos- ing above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0 52 rad) from the vertical [BE] 1011.5.5.1 Nosing projection size. The leading edge (nosmgs) of treads shall project not more than 11/4 inches (32 mm) beyond the tread below [BE] 1011.5.5.2 Nosing projection uniformity. Nos- ing projections of the leading edges shall be of uniform size, including the projections of the nosing's leading edge of the floor at the top of a jhght [BE] 1011.5.5.3 Solid risers. Risers shall be solid Exceptions: 1 Solid risers are not required for stairways that are not required to comply with Section 1009 3, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) 2 Solid risers are not required for occupancies in Group I-3 or in Group F, H and S occupancies other than areas accessible to the public The size of the opening in the riser is not restricted 3 Solid risers are not required for spiral stair- ways constructed in accordance with Section 1011 10 [BE] 1011.6 Stairway landings. There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway The width of landings, measured perpendicularly to the direction of travel, shall be not less than the width of stairways served Every landing shall have a minimum depth, measured parallel to the direction of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or 48 inches (1219 mm), whichever is less Doors opening onto a landing shall not reduce the landing to less than one-half the required width When fully open, the door shall not project more than 7 inches (178 mm) into a landing Where wheel- chair spaces are required on the stairway landing in accor- dance with Section 1009 6 3, the wheelchair space shall not be located in the required width of the landing and doors shall not swing over the wheelchair spaces Exception: Where stairways connect stepped aisles to cross aisles or concourses, stairway landings are not required at the transition between stairways and stepped aisles constructed in accordance with Section 1029 [BE] 1011.7 Stairway construction. Stairways shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building, except that wood handrails shall be permitted for all types of construction [BE] 1011.7.1 Stairway walking surface. The walking surface of treads and landings of a stairway shall not be sloped steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in any direction Stairway treads and 170 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff.,111 Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) mtto k I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS landings shall have a solid surface Finish floor surfaces shall be securely attached Exceptions: 1 Openings in stair walking surfaces shall be a size that does not permit the passage of (12 7 mm) sphere Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpen- dicular to the direction of travel 2 In Group F, H and S occupancies, other than areas of parking structures accessible to the pub- lic, openings in treads and landings shall not be prohibited provided that a sphere with a diameter of l'/g inches (29 mm) cannot pass through the opening [BE] 1011.7.2 Outdoor conditions. Outdoor stairways and outdoor approaches to stairways shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces [BE] 1011.7.3 Enclosures under interior stairways. The walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces under enclosed and unenclosed stairways shall be protected by 1-hour fire -resistance- rated construction or the fire -resis- tance rating of the stairway enclosure, whichever is greater Access to the enclosed space shall not be directly from within the stairway enclosure Exception: Spaces under stairways serving and con- tained within a single residential dwelling unit in Group R-2 or R-3 shall be permitted to be protected on the enclosed side with '/z inch (12 7 mm) gypsum board [BE] 1011.7.4 Enclosures under exterior stairways. There shall not be enclosed usable space under extenor exit stairways unless the space is completely enclosed in 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction The open space under exterior stairways shall not be used for any purpose [BE] 1011.8 Vertical rise. Af light of stairs shall not have a vertical rise greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) between floor levels or landings Exception: Spiral stairways used as a means of egress from technical production areas [BE] 1011.9 Curved stairways. Curved stairways with winder treads shall have treads and risers in accordance with Section 10115 and the smallest radius shall be not less than twice the minimum width or required capacity of the stair- way Exception: The radius restriction shall not apply to curved stairways in Group R-3 and within individual dwelling units in Group R-2 [BE] 1011.10 Spiral stairways. Spiral stairways are permit- ted to be used as a component in the means of egress only within dwelling units or from a space not more than 250 square feet (23 m) in area and serving not more than five occupants, or from technical production areas in accordance with Section 410 5 of the International Building Code A spiral stairway shall have a 6'/4-mch (171 mm) mmi- mum clear tread depth at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the narrow edge The risers shall be sufficient to provide a head- room of 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum, but riser height shall not be more than 9'/ inches (241 mm) The minimum stair- way clear width at and below the handrail shall be 26 inches (660 mm) [BE] 1011.11 Handrails. Flights of stairways shall have ' handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1014 Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall comply with Section 2407 of the International Building Code Exceptions: 1 Flights of stairways within dwelling units, and flights of spiral stairways are permitted to have a handrail on one side only 2 Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails 3 In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door does not require handrails 4 Changes in room elevations of three or fewer risers within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R- 2 and R-3 do not require handrails [BE] 1011.12 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope) Exception: Other than where required by Section 1011 12 1, in buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device, a ships ladder or a permanent ladder [BE] 1011.12.1 Stairway to elevator equipment. Roofs and penthouses containing elevator equipment that must be accessed for maintenance are required to be accessed by a stairway [BE] 1011.12.2 Roof access. Where a stairway is pro- vided to a roof, access to the roof shall be provided through a penthouse complying with Section 1510 2 of the International Building Code Exception: In buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof shall be permitted to be a roof hatch or trap door not less than 16 square feet (1 5 in 2) in area and having a mimmum dimension of 2 feet (610 mm) [BE] 1011.13 Guards. Guards shall be provided along stair- ways and landings where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1015 Where the roof hatch opening providing the required access is located within 10 feet (3049 mm) of the roof edge, such roof access or roof edge shall be protected by guards installed in accor- dance with Section 1015 [BE] 1011.14 Alternating tread devices. Alternating tread devices are limited to an element of a means of egress in buildings of Groups F, H and S from a mezzanine not more than 250 square feet (23 m2) in area and that serves not more than five occupants, in buildings of Group I-3 from a guard tower, observation station or control room not more than 250 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 171 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS square feet (23 m) in area and for access to unoccupied roofs Alternating tread devices used as a means of egress shall not have a rise greater than 20 feet (6096 mm) between floor levels or landings [BE] 1011.14.1 Handrails of alternating tread devices. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of alternating tread devices and shall comply with Section 1014 [BE] 1011.14.2 Treads of alternating tread devices. Alternating tread devices shall have a minimum tread depth of 5 inches (127 mm), a minimum projected tread depth of 8'/ inches (216 mm), a minimum tread width of 7 inches (178 mm) and a maximum riser height of 9'/ inches (241 mm) The tread depth shall be measured hori- zontally between the vertical planes of the foremost pro- jections of adjacent treads The riser height shall be measured vertically between the leading edges of adjacent treads The riser height and tread depth provided shall result in an angle of ascent from the horizontal of between 50 and 70 degrees (0 87 and 1 22 rad) The initial tread of the device shall begin at the same elevation as the plat- form, landing or floor surface Exception: Alternating tread devices used as an ele- ment of a means of egress in buildings from a mezza- nine area not more than 250 square feet (23 m) in area that serves not more than five occupants shall have a minimum tread depth of 3 inches (76 mm) with a mini- mum projected tread depth of 10'/ inches (267 mm) The rise to the next alternating tread surface shall not exceed 8 inches (203 mm) [BE] 1011.15 Ships ladders. Ships ladders are permitted to be used in Group I-3 as a component of a means of egress to and from control rooms or elevated facility observation sta- tions not more than 250 square feet (23 m) with not more than three occupants and for access to unoccupied roofs The minimum clear width at and below the handrails shall be 20 inches (508 mm) [BE] 1011.15.1 Handrails of ships ladders. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of ships ladders [BE] 1011.15.2 Treads of ships ladders. Ships ladders shall have a minimum tread depth of 5 inches (127 mm) The tread shall be projected such that the total of the tread depth plus the nosing projection is not less than 8'/ inches (216 mm) The maximum riser height shall be 9'/ inches (241 mm) [BE] 1011.16 Ladders. Permanent ladders shall not serve as a part of the means of egress from occupied spaces within a building Permanent ladders shall be constructed in accor- dance with Section 306 5 of the International Mechanical Code Permanent ladders shall be permitted to provide access to the following areas 1 Spaces frequented only by personnel for maintenance, repair or monitoring of equipment 2 Nonoccupiable spaces accessed only by catwalks, crawl spaces, freight elevators or very narrow passage- ways 3 Raised areas used primarily for purposes of security, life safety or fire safety including, but not limited to, observation galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers or lifeguard stands 4 Elevated levels in Group U not open to the general pub- lic 5 Nonoccupied roofs that are not required to have stair- way access in accordance with Section 1011 12 1 6 Where permitted to access equipment and appliances in accordance with Section 306 5 of the International Mechanical Code SECTION 1012 RAMPS [BE] 1012.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to ramps used as a component of a means of egress Exceptions: 1 Ramped aisles within assembly rooms or spaces shall comply with the provisions in Section 1029 2 Curb ramps shall comply with ICC Al 17 1 3 Vehicle ramps in parking garages for pedestrian exit access shall not be required to comply with Sections 1012 3 through 1012 10 where they are not an accessible route serving accessible parking spaces, other required accessible elements or part of an accessible means of egress [BE] 1012.2 Slope. Ramps used as part of a means of egress shall have a running slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8-percent slope) The slope of other pedestrian ramps shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12 5-percent slope) [BE] 1012.3 Cross slope. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramp shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) [BE] 1012.4 Vertical rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (762 mm) maximum [BE] 1012.5 Minimum dimensions. The mimmum dimen- sions of means of egress ramps shall comply with Sections 1012 5 1 through 1012 5 3 [BE] 1012.5.1 Width and capacity. The minimum width and required capacity of a means of egress ramp shall be not less than that required for corridors by Section 1020 2 The clear width of a ramp between handrails, if provided, or other permissible projections shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum [BE] 1012.5.2 Headroom. The minimum headroom in all parts of the means of egress ramp shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor of the ramp run and any intermediate landings The mimmum clearance shall be maintained for the full width of the ramp and landing [BE] 1012.5.3 Restrictions. Means of egress ramps shall not reduce in width in the direction of egress travel Pro- jections into the required ramp and landing width are pro- hibited Doors opening onto a landing shall not reduce the clear width to less than 42 inches (1067 mm) 172 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ff., CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to rk MR, ff.'FrIT1 TITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V'MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1012.6 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bot- tom and top of each ramp, points of turning entrance, exits and at doors Landings shall comply with Sections 1012 6 1 through 1012 6 5 [BE] 1012.6.1 Slope. Landings shall have a slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-per- cent slope) in any direction Changes in level are not per- mitted [BE] 1012.6.2 Width. The landing width shall be not less than the width of the widest ramp run adjoining the land- ing [BE] 1012.6.3 Length. The landing length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum Exceptions: 1 In Group R-2 and R-3 individual dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessi- ble units, Type A units or Type B units in accor- dance with Section 1107 of the International Building Code, landings are permitted to be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum 2 Where the ramp is not a part of an accessible route, the length of the landing shall not be required to be more than 48 inches (1220 mm) in the direction of travel [BE] 1012.6.4 Change in direction. Where changes in direction of travel occur at landings provided between ramp runs, the landing shall be 60 inches by 60 inches (1524 mm by 1524 mm) mimmum Exception: In Group R-2 and R-3 individual dwelling or sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units in accordance with Section 1107 of the International Building Code, land- ings are permitted to be 36 inches by 36 inches (914 mm by 914 mm) minimum [BE] 1012.6.5 Doorways. Where doorways are located adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances required by ICC Al171 are permitted to overlap the required landing area [BE] 1012.7 Ramp construction. Ramps shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building, except that wood handrails shall be permitted for all types of construction [BE] 1012.7.1 Ramp surface. The surface of ramps shall be of slip -resistant materials that are securely attached [BE] 1012.7.2 Outdoor conditions. Outdoor ramps and outdoor approaches to ramps shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces [BE] 1012.8 Handrails. Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (152 mm) shall have handrails on both sides Hand- rails shall comply with Section 1014 [BE] 1012.9 Guards. Guards shall be provided where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accor- dance with Section 1015 [BE] 1012.10 Edge protection. Edge protection complying with Section 1012 10 1 or 1012 10 2 shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings Exceptions: 1 Edge protection is not required on ramps that are not required to have handrails, provided that they have flared sides that comply with the ICC Al17 1 curb ramp provisions 2 Edge protection is not required on the sides of ramp landings serving an adjoining ramp run or stairway 3 Edge protection is not required on the sides of ramp landings having a vertical dropoff of not more than '/ inch (12 7 mm) within 10 inches (254 mm) hori- zontally of the required landing area [BE] 1012.10.1 Curb, rail, wall or barrier. A curb, rail, wall or barrier shall be provided to serve as edge protec- tion A curb shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height Barriers shall be constructed so that the barrier pre- vents the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches (102 mm) of the floor or ground surface [BE] 1012.10.2 Extended floor or ground surface. The floor or ground surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of a handrail complying with Section 1014 SECTION 1013 EXIT SIGNS [BE] 1013.1 Where required. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants Intervening means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs Exit sign place- ment shall be such that any point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is within 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the near- est visible exit sign Exceptions: 1 Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access 2 Main exterior exit doors or gates that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits need not have exit signs where approved by the fire code official 3 Exit signs are not required in occupancies in Group U and individual sleeping units or dwelling units in Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 4 Exit signs are not required in dayrooms, sleeping rooms or dormitories in occupancies in Group I-3 5 In occupancies in Groups A-4 and A-5, exit signs are not required on the seating side of vomitories or 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 173 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS openings into seating areas where exit signs are pro- vided in the concourse that are readily apparent from the vomitories Egress lighting is provided to iden- tify each vomitory or opening within the seating area in an emergency [BE] 1013.2 Floor -level exit signs in Group R-1. Where exit signs are required in Group R-1 occupancies by Section 1013 1, additional low-level exit signs shall be provided in all areas serving guestrooms in Group R-1 occupancies and shall comply with Section 1013 5 The bottom of the sign shall be not less than 10 inches (254 mm) nor more than 18 inches (455 mm) above the floor level The sign shall be flush mounted to the door or wall Where mounted on the wall, the edge of the sign shall be within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame on the latch side [BE] 1013.3 Illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated Exception: Tactile signs required by Section 1013 4 need not be provided with illumination [BE] 1013.4 Raised character and braille exit signs. A sign stating EXIT in visual characters, raised characters and braille and complying with ICC Al17 1 shall be provided adjacent to each door to an area of refuge providing direct access to a stairway, an exterior area for assisted rescue, an exit stairway or ramp, an exit passageway and the exit dis- charge [BE] 1013.5 Internally illuminated exit signs. Electrically powered, self -luminous and photolummescent exit signs shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Section 1203 Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times [BE] 1013.6 Externally illuminated exit signs. Externally illuminated exit signs shall comply with Sections 1013 6 1 through 1013 6 3 [BE] 1013.6.1 Graphics. Every exit sign and directional exit sign shall have plainly legible letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) lugh with the principal strokes of the let- ters not less than '/q inch (19 1 mm) wide The word "EXIT" shall have letters having a width not less than 2 inches (51 mm) wide, except the letter "I," and the mini- mum spacing between letters shall be not less than'/g inch (9 5 mm) Signs larger than the minimum established in this section shall have letter widths, strokes and spacing in proportion to their height The word "EXIT" shall be in lugh contrast with the background and shall be clearly discernible when the means of exit sign illumination is or is not energized If a chevron directional indicator is provided as part of the exit sign, the construction shall be such that the direction of the chevron directional indicator cannot be readily changed [BE] 1013.6.2 Exit sign illumination. The face of an exit sign illuminated from an external source shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot-candles (54 lux) [BE] 1013.6.3 Power source. Exit signs shall be illumi- nated at all tunes To ensure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss, the sign illumination means shall be connected to an emergency power system provided from storage bat- teries, unit equipment or an on -site generator The installa- tion of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Section 604 Group I-2, Condition 2 exit sign illumi- nation shall not be provided by unit equipment batteries only Exception: Approved exit sign illumination types that provide continuous illumination independent of exter- nal power sources for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, in case of primary power loss, are not required to be connected to an emergency electrical system SECTION 1014 HANDRAILS [BE] 1014.1 Where required. Handrails serving fights of stairways, ramps, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Sec- tion 1607 8 of the International Building Code Handrails required for fights of stairways by Section 1011 11 shall comply with Sections 1014 2 through 1014 9 Handrails required for ramps by Section 1012 8 shall comply with Sec- tions 1014 2 through 1014 8 Handrails for stepped aisles and ramped aisles required by Section 1029 16 shall comply with Sections 1014 2 through 1014 8 [BE] 1014.2 Height. Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosmgs, or finish surface of ramp slope, shall be uni- form, not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965 mm) Handrail height of alternating tread devices and ships ladders, measured above tread nosmgs, shall be uniform, not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 34 inches (864 mm) Exceptions: 1 Where handrail fittings or bendmgs are used to pro- vide continuous transition between fights, the fit- tings or bendmgs shall be permitted to exceed the maximum height 2 In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupan- cies that are associated with a Group R-3 occupancy or associated with individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, where handrail fittings or bendmgs are used to provide continuous transition between fights, transition at winder treads, transi- tion from handrail to guard, or where used at the start of a fight, the handrail height at the fittings or bendmgs shall be permitted to exceed the maximum height 3 Handrails on top of a guard where permitted along stepped aisles and ramped aisles in accordance with Section 1029 16 [BE] 1014.3 Handrail graspability. Required handrails shall comply with Section 1014 3 1 or shall provide equiva- lent graspability Exception: In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupan- cies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or acces- sory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 4m 174 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff., CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to k I ( 1 TITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS occupancies, handrails shall be Type I in accordance with Section 1014 3 1, Type II in accordance with Section 1014 3 2 or shall provide equivalent graspabihty [BE] 1014.3.1 Type I. Handrails with a circular cross sec- tion shall have an outside diameter of not less than 1 Y, inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm) Where the handrail is not circular, it shall have a perimeter dimension of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6'/4 inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross - sectional dimension of 2'/4 inches (57 mm) and minimum cross -sectional dimension of 1 inch (25 mm) Edges shall have a mimmum radius of 0 01 inch (0 25 mm) [BE] 1014.3.2 Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6'/4 inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile The finger recess shall begin within a distance of inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of not less than s/16 inch (8 mm) within'/g inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile This required depth shall continue for not less than'/g inch (10 mm) to a level that is not less than 1'/4 inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile The width of the handrail above the recess shall be not less than 1 Y, inches (32 mm) to not greater than 2'/4 inches (70 mm) Edges shall have a mimmum radius of 0 01 inch (0 25 mm) [BE] 1014.4 Continuity. Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous, without interruption by newel posts or other obstructions Exceptions: 1 Handrails within dwelling units are permitted to be interrupted by a newel post at a turn or landing 2 Within a dwelling unit, the use of a volute, turnout, starting easing or starting newel is allowed over the lowest tread 3 Handrail brackets or balusters attached to the bottom surface of the handrail that do not project horizon- tally beyond the sides of the handrail witlun V/2 inches (38 mm) of the bottom of the handrail shall not be considered obstructions For each '/z inch (12 7 mm) of additional handrail perimeter dimen- sion above 4 inches (102 mm), the vertical clearance dimension of 1 Yz inches (38 mm) shall be permitted to be reduced by'/g inch (3 2 mm) 4 Where handrails are provided along walking sur- faces with slopes not steeper than 1 20, the bottoms of the handrail gripping surfaces shall be permitted to be obstructed along their entire length where they are integral to crash rails or bumper guards 5 Handrails serving stepped aisles or ramped aisles are permitted to be discontinuous in accordance with Section 1029 16 1 [BE] 1014.5 Fittings. Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings [BE] 1014.6 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacentf light of stairs or ramp run Where handrails are not continuous between flights the handrails shall extend horizontally not less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser At ramps where handrails are not continuous between runs, the handrails shall extend hori- zontally above the landing 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs The extensions of handrails shall be in the same direction of the flights of stairs at stairways and the ramp runs at ramps Exceptions: 1 Handrails within a dwelling unit that is not required to be accessible need extend only from the top riser to the bottom riser 2 Handrails serving aisles in rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes are permitted to comply with the handrail extensions in accordance with Section 102916 3 Handrails for alternating tread devices and ships ladders are permitted to termmate at a location verti- cally above the top and bottom risers Handrails for alternating tread devices are not required to be con- tinuous between flights or to extend beyond the top or bottom risers [BE] 1014.7 Clearance. Clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be not less than 1'/ inches (38 mm) A handrail and a wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements [BE] 1014.8 Projections. On ramps and on ramped aisles that are part of an accessible route, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum Projections into the required width of aisles, stairways and ramps at each side shall not exceed 4'/ inches (114 mm) at or below the handrail height Projections into the required width shall not be limited above the minimum headroom height required in Section 10113 Projections due to intermediate handrails shall not constitute a reduction in the egress width Where a pair of intermediate handrails are provided within the stair- way width without a walking surface between the pair of intermediate handrails and the distance between the pair of intermediate handrails is greater than 6 inches (152 mm), the available egress width shall be reduced by the distance between the closest edges of each such intermediate pair of handrails that is greater than 6 inches (152 mm) [BE] 1014.9 Intermediate handrails. Stairways shall have intermediate handrails located in such a manner that all por- tions of the stairway minimum width or required capacity are within 30 inches (762 mm) of a handrail On monumental stairs, handrails shall be located along the most direct path of egress travel SECTION 1015 GUARDS [BE] 1015.1 General. Guards shall comply with the provi- sions of Section 1015 2 through 1015 7 Operable windows with sills located more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above fin- ished grade or other surface below shall comply with Section 1015 8 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 175 I I I I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1015.2 Where required. Guards shall be located along open -sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equip- ment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607 8 of the International Building Code Exception: Guards are not required for the following locations 1 On the loading side of loading docks or piers 2 On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including stairs leading up to the stage and raised platforms 3 On raised stage and platform floor areas, such as runways, ramps and side stages used for entertain- ment or presentations 4 At vertical openings in the performance area of stages and platforms 5 At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to and utilization of special lighting or equipment 6 Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the pub- lic 7 In assembly seating areas at cross aisles in accor- dance with Section 1029 17 2 [BE] 1015.2.1 Glazing. Where glass is used to provide a guard or as a portion of the guard system, the guard shall comply with Section 2407 of the International Building Code Where the glazing provided does not meet the strength and attachment requirements of Section 1607 8 of the International Building Code, complying guards shall be located along glazed sides of open -sided walking sur- faces [BE] 1015.3 Height. Required guards shall be not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically as follows 1 From the adjacent walking surfaces 2 On stairways and stepped aisles, from the line connect- ing the leading edges of the tread nosmgs 3 On ramps and ramped aisles, from the ramp surface at the guard Exceptions: 1 For occupancies in Group R-3 not more than three stories above grade in height and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2 not more than three stories above grade in height with separate means of egress, required guards shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height measured vertically above the adjacent walking surfaces 2 For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, guards on the open sides of stairs shall have a height not less than 34 inches (864 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads 3 For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, where the top of the guard serves as a handrail on the open sides of stairs, the top of the guard shall be not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads 4 The guard height in assembly seating areas shall comply with Section 1029 17 as applicable 5 Along alternating tread devices and ships ladders, guards where the top rail serves as a handrail shall have height not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 34 inches (864 mm), measured verti- cally from the leading edge of the device tread nos- ing 6 In Group F occupancies where exit access stairways serve fewer than three stories and such stairways are not open to the public, and where the top of the guard also serves as a handrail, the top of the guard shall be not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads [BE] 1015.4 Opening limitations. Required guards shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter from the walking surface to the required guard height Exceptions: 1 From a height of 36 inches (914 mm) to 42 inches (1067 mm), guards shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 4'/g inches (I I I mm) in diameter 2 The triangular openings at the open sides of a stair, formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail shall not allow passage of a sphere 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter 3 At elevated walking surfaces for access to and use of electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems or equipment, guards shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter 4 In areas that are not open to the public within occu- pancies in Group I-3, F, H or S, and for alternating tread devices and ships ladders, guards shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter 5 In assembly seating areas, guards required at the end of aisles in accordance with Section 1029 17 4 shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter up to a height of 26 inches (660 mm) From a height of 26 inches (660 mm) to 42 inches (1067 mm) above the adjacent walking surfaces, guards shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter 176 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff.,111 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to k MR, ff.' RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V'MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 6 Within individual dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, guards on the open sides of stairs shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 4'/g (111 mm) inches in diameter [BE] 1015.5 Screen porches. Porches and decks that are enclosed with insect screening shall be provided with guards where the walking surface is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below [BE] 1015.6 Mechanical equipment, systems and devices. Guards shall be provided where various components that require service are located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) beyond each end of such components The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSUASSE Z 359 1 are installed [BE] 1015.7 Roof access. Guards shall be provided where the roof hatch opening is located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSUASSE Z 359 1 are installed [BE] 1015.8 Window openings. Windows in Group R-2 and R-3 buildings including dwelling units, where the top of the sill of an operable window opening is located less than 36 inches above the finished floor and more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of the building, shall comply with one of the following 1 Operable windows where the top of the sill of the open- ing is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are pro- vided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2006 2 Operable windows where the openings will not allow a 4-mch-diameter (102 mm) sphere to pass through the opening when the window is in its largest opened posi- tion 3 Operable windows where the openings are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2090 4 Operable windows that are provided with window opening control devices that comply with Section 1015 8 1 [BE] 1015.8.1 Window opening control devices. Win- dow opening control devices shall comply with ASTM F2090 The window opening control device, after opera- tion to release the control device allowing the window to fully open, shall not reduce the ininnnurn net clear open- ing area of the window unit to less than the area required by Section 1030 2 SECTION 1016 EXIT ACCESS [BE] 1016.1 General. The exit access shall comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 1003 through 1015 Exit access arrangement shall comply with Sections 1016 through 1021 [BE] 1016.2 Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section 1 Exit access through an enclosed elevator lobby is per- mitted Access to not less than one of the required exits shall be provided without travel through the enclosed elevator lobbies required by Section 3006 of the Inter- national Building Code Where the path of exit access travel passes through an enclosed elevator lobby the level of protection required for the enclosed elevator lobby is not required to be extended to the exit unless direct access to an exit is required by other sections of this code 2 Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas and the area served are accessory to one or the other, are not a Group H occu- pancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit Exception: Means of egress are not prohibited through adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces in a Group H, S or F occupancy where the adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces are the same or a lesser hazard occupancy group 3 An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress 4 Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms 5 Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes Exceptions: 1 Means of egress are not prolbited through a kitchen area serving adjoining rooms consti- tuting part of the same dwelling unit or sleep- ing unit. 2 Means of egress are not prohibited through stockrooms in Group M occupancies where all of the following are met 2 1 The stock is of the same hazard classi- fication as that found in the main retail area 2 2 Not more than 50 percent of the exit access is through the stockroom 2 3 The stockroom is not subject to lock- ing from the egress side 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 177 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAod,Ao,,m AtO, good,Ao- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 24 There is a demarcated, mimmum 44- inch-wide (1118 mm) aisle defined by full- or partial -height fixed walls or similar construction that will maintain the required width and lead directly from the retail area to the exit without obstructions [BE] 1016.2.1 Multiple tenants. Where more than one tenant occupies any one floor of a building or structure, each tenant space, dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be provided with access to the required exits without passing through adjacent tenant spaces, dwelling units and sleep- ing units Exception: The means of egress from a smaller tenant space shall not be prohibited from passing through a larger adjoining tenant space where such rooms or spaces of the smaller tenant occupy less than 10 percent of the area of the larger tenant space through which they pass, are the same or similar occupancy group, a discernable path of egress travel to an exit is provided, and the means of egress into the adjoining space is not subject to locking from the egress side A required means of egress serving the larger tenant space shall not pass through the smaller tenant space or spaces SECTION 1017 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE [BE] 1017.1 General. Travel distance within the exit access portion of the means of egress system shall be in accordance with this section [BE] 1017.2 Limitations. Exit access travel distance shall not exceed the values given in Table 1017 2 [BE] 1017.2.1 Exterior egress balcony increase. Exit access travel distances specified in Table 1017 2 shall be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) pro- vided that the last portion of the exit access leading to the exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony constructed in accordance with Section 1021 The length of such balcony shall be not less than the amount of the increase taken [BE] 1017.2.2 Groups F-1 and S-1 increase. The maxi- mum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where all of the follow- ing conditions are met 1 The portion of the building classified as Group F-1 or S-1 is limited to one story in height 2 The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm) 3 The building is equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903311 [BE] 1017.3 Measurement Exit access travel distance shall Ibe measured from the most remote point of each room, area or space along the natural and unobstructed path of horizontal and vertical egress travel to the entrance to an exit Exception: In open parking garages, exit access travel dis- tance is permitted to be measured to the closest riser of an exit access stairway or the closest slope of an exit access ramp [BE] 1017.3.1 Exit access stairways and ramps. Travel distance on exit access stairways or ramps shall be included in the exit access travel distance measurement [BE] TABLE 1017.2 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE' OCCUPANCY WITHOUT SPRINKLER SYSTEM (feet) WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM (fee[) A, E, F-1, M, R, S-1 200 250°t I-1 Not Permitted 250' B 200 300` F-2, S-2, U 300 400` H-1 Not Permitted 75' H-2 Not Permitted 100° H-3 Not Permitted 150' H-4 Not Permitted 175' H-5 Not Permitted 200` 1-2,1-3 Not Permitted 200` I-4 150 200` For SI 1 foot =3048 min a See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance requirements Section 4028 of the International Building Code For the distance limitation in malls Section 4049 of the International Building Code For the distance limitation through an atrium space Section 4074 of the International Building Code For the distance limitation in Group I-2 Sections 408 6 1 and 408 8 1 of the International Budding Code For the distance limitations in Group I-3 Section 4113 of the International Building Code For the distance limitation in special amusement buildings Section 4126 of the International Building Code For the distance limitations in aircraft manufacturing facilities Section 1006222 For the distance limitation in refrigeration machinery rooms Section 1006 2 2 3 For the distance limitation in refrigerated rooms and spaces Section 1006 3 3 For buildings with one exit Section 1017 2 2 For increased distance limitation in Groups F-1 and S-1 Section 1029 7 For increased limitation in assembly seating Section 31034 of the International Building Code For temporary structures Section 31049 of the International Building Code For pedestrian walkways It Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903 3 1 2 c Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 d Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 2 5 1 e Group R-3 and R-4 buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 See Section 903 2 8 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 178 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° [ I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to i I ( 1,Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths �TAodomoo. m AtOy �epeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS The measurement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stair and landings The measurement along ramps shall be made on the walking surface in the center of the ramp and landings SECTION 1018 AISLES [BE] 1018.1 General. Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section Aisles or aisle accessways shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that contain seats, tables, furnishings, dis- plays and similar fixtures or equipment The minimum width or required capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 10057 [BE] 1018.2 Aisles in assembly spaces. Aisles and aisle accessways serving a room or space used for assembly pur- poses shall comply with Section 1029 [BE] 1018.3 Aisles in Groups B and M. In Group B and M occupancies, the minimum clear aisle width shall be deter- mined by Section 1005 1 for the occupant load served, but shall be not less than that required for corridors by Section 10202 Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people and not required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code need not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in width [BE] 1018.4 Aisle accessways in Group M. An aisle access - way shall be provided on not less than one side of each ele- ment within the merchandise pad The minimum clear width for an aisle accessway not required to be accessible shall be 30 inches (762 mm) The required clear width of the aisle accessway shall be measured perpendicular to the elements and merchandise within the merchandise pad The 30-inch (762 mm) minimum clear width shall be maintained to pro- vide a path to an adjacent aisle or aisle accessway The com- mon path of egress travel shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) from any point in the merchandise pad Exception: For areas serving not more than 50 occupants, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm) [BE] 1018.5 Aisles in other than assembly spaces and Groups B and M. In other than rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes and Group B and M occupancies, the min- imum clear aisle capacity shall be determmed by Section 1005 1 for the occupant load served, but the width shall be not less than that required for corridors by Section 1020 2 Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people and not required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code need not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in width SECTION 1019 EXIT ACCESS STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS [BE] 1019.1 General. Exit access stairways and ramps serv- ing as an exit access component in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section The num- ber of stories connected by exit access stairways and ramps shall include basements, but not mezzanines [BE] 1019.2 All occupancies. Exit access stairways and ramps that serve floor levels within a single story are not required to be enclosed [BE] 1019.3 Occupancies other than Groups I-2 and I-3. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not comply with one of the conditions listed in this section shall be enclosed with a shaft enclosure constructed in accordance with Section 713 of the International Building Code 1 Exit access stairways and ramps that serve, or atmo- spherically communicate between, only two stories Such interconnected stories shall not be open to other stories 2 In Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps connecting four stories or less serving and contained within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/work unit 3 Exit access stairways serving and contained within a Group R-3 congregate residence or a Group R-4 facility are not required to be enclosed 4 Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, where the area of the vertical opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the stairway or ramp, and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13 In other than Group B and M occupancies, this pro- vision is limited to openings that do not connect more than four stories 5 Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium com- plying with the provisions of Section 404 of the Inter- national Building Code 6 Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking garage 7 Exit access stairways and ramps serving smoke -pro- tected or open-air assembly seating complying with the exit access travel distance requirements of Section 10297 8 Exit access stairways and ramps between the balcony, gallery or press box and the main assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious wor- ship, auditoriums and sports facilities [BE] 1019.4 Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies. In Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, floor openings between stories contain- ing exit access stairways or ramps are required to be enclosed 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 179 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS with a shaft enclosure constructed in accordance with Section 713 of the International Building Code Exception: In Group I-3 occupancies, exit access stair- ways or ramps constructed in accordance with Section 408 of the International Building Code are not required to be enclosed SECTION 1020 CORRIDORS [BE] 1020.1 Construction. Corridors shall be fire -resistance rated in accordance with Table 1020 1 The corridor walls required to be fire -resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 of the International Building Code for fire partitions Exceptions: 1 A fire -resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group E where each room that is used for instruction has not less than one door open- ing directly to the exterior and rooms for assembly purposes have not less than one-half of the required means of egress doors opening directly to the exte- rior Exterior doors specified in this exception are required to be at ground level 2 A fire -resistance rating is not required for corridors contained within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in an occupancy in Groups I-1 and R 3 A fire -resistance rating is not required for corridors in open parking garages 4 A fire -resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group B that is a space requiring only a single means of egress complying with Sec- tion 1006 2 5 Corridors adjacent to the exterior walls of buildings shall be permitted to have unprotected openings on unrated exterior walls where unrated walls are per- mitted by Table 602 of the International Building Code and unprotected openings are permitted by Table 705 8 of the International Building Code [BE] 1020.1.1 Hoistway opening protection. Elevator hoistway openings shall be protected in accordance with Section 3006 2 1 of the International Building Code [BE] 1020.2 Width and capacity. The required capacity of corridors shall be determined as specified in Section 1005 1, but the minimum width shall be not less than that specified in Table 1020 2 Exception: In Group I-2 occupancies, corridors are not required to have a clear width of 96 inches (2438 mm) --- areas where there will not be stretcher or bed movement for access to care or as part of the defend -in -place strategy [BE] 1020.3 Obstruction. The mnimum width or required capacity of corridors shall be unobstructed Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 10057 [BE] 1020.4 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that dead-end corridors do not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length Exceptions: 1 In Group I-3, Condition 2, 3 or 4 occupancies, the dead end in a corridor shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) 2 In occupancies in Groups B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, S and U, where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, the length of the dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) [BE] TABLE 1020.1 CORRIDOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED BY CORRIDOR REQUIRED FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING (hours) Without sprinkler system Withsprinkler system` H-11 H-21 H-3 All Not Permitted 1 H-4, H-5 Greater ttan 30 Not Permitted 1 A, B, E, F, M, S, U Greater than 30 1 0 R Greater than 10 Not Permitted 0 5`11° I-2' All Not Permitted 0 1-1,1-3 All Not Permitted 16 I-4 All 1 0 a For requirements for occupancies in Group I-2, see Sections 407 2 and 407 3 of the International Building Code b For a reduction in the fire -resistance rating for occupancies in Group I-3, see Section 408 8 of the International Building Code c Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 where allowed d Group R-3 and R-4 buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903313 See Section 903 2 8 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3 [BE] TABLE 1020.2 MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH OCCUPANCY MINIMUM WIDTH (inches) Any facility not listed below 44 Access to and utilization of mechanical, plumbing or electrical systems or equip- 24 ment With an occupant load of less than 50 36 Witten a dwelling unit 36 In Group E with a corridor having a occu- 72 pant load of 100 or more In comdors and areas serving stretcher 72 traffic in ambulatory care facilities Group I-2 in areas where required for bed 96 movement For SI 1 inch = 25 4 mm 180 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rff., Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to k I ( [ TITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No Beth, TAodomoam Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ooly o,and Nyodwg ploIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,Mo OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. ANDREJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 3 A dead-end corridor shall not be limited in length where the length of the dead-end corridor is less than 2 5 times the least width of the dead-end com- dor [BE] 1020.5 Air movement in corridors. Corridors shall not serve as supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation air ducts Exceptions: 1 Use of a corridor as a source of makeup au for exhaust systems in rooms that open directly onto such corridors, including toilet rooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, smoking lounges and janitor clos- ets, shall be permitted, provided that each such cor- ndor is directly supplied with outdoor air at a rate greater than the rate of makeup au taken from the corridor 2 Where located within a dwelling unit, the use of cor- ridors for conveying return air shall not be prohib- ited 3 Where located within tenant spaces of 1,000 square feet (93 m) or less in area, utilization of corridors for conveying return air is permitted 4 Incidental air movement from pressurized rooms within health care facilities, provided that the com- dor is not the primary source of supply or return to the room [BE] 1020.5.1 Corridor ceiling. Use of the space between the corridor ceiling and the floor or roof structure above as a return air plenum is permitted for one or more of the following conditions 1 The corridor is not required to be of fire -resistance - rated construction 2 The corridor is separated from the plenum by fire - resistance -rated construction 3 The au -handling system serving the corridor is shut down upon activation of the air -handling unit smoke detectors required by the International Mechanical Code 4 The au -handling system serving the corridor is shut down upon detection of sprinkler water flow where the building is equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system 5 The space between the corridor ceiling and the floor or roof structure above the corridor is used as a component of an approved engineered smoke con- trol system [BE] 1020.6 Corridor continuity. Fire -resistance -rated cor- ridors shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit, and shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms Where the path of egress travel within a fire -resistance -rated corridor to the exit includes travel along unenclosed exit access stair- ways or ramps, the fire -resistance -rating shall be continuous for the length of the stairway or ramp and for the length of the connecting corridor on the adjacent floor leading to the exit Exceptions: 1 Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for corridors shall not be construed as intervening rooms 2 Enclosed elevator lobbies as permitted by Item 1 of Section 1016 2 shall not be construed as intervening rooms SECTION 1021 EGRESS BALCONIES [BE] 1021.1 General. Balconies used for egress purposes shall conform to the same requirements as corridors for mini- mum width, required capacity, headroom, dead ends and pro- jections [BE] 1021.2 Wall separation. Exterior egress balcomes shall be separated from the interior of the building by walls and opening protectives as required for corridors Exception: Separation is not required where the exterior egress balcony is served by not less than two stairways and a dead-end travel condition does not require travel past an unprotected opening to reach a stairway [BE] 1021.3 Openness. The long side of an egress balcony shall be not less than 50 percent open, and the open area above the guards shall be so distributed as to minimize the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases [BE] 1021.4 Location. Exterior egress balconies shall have a minimum fire separation distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) mea- sured at right angles from the exterior edge of the egress bal- cony to the following 1 Adjacent lot lines 2 Other portions of the building 3 Other buildings on the same lot unless the adjacent building exterior walls and openings are protected in accordance with Section 705 of the International Build- ing Code based on fire separation distance For the purposes of this section, other portions of the build- ing shall be treated as separate buildings SECTION 1022 EXITS [BE] 1022.1 General. Exits shall comply with Sections 1022 through 1027 and the applicable requirements of Sections 1003 through 1015 An exit shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with its function as a means of egress Once a given level of exit protection is achieved, such level of pro- tection shall not be reduced until arrival at the exit discharge Exits shall be continuous from the point of entry into the exit to the exit discharge 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 181 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odam).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1022.2 Exterior exit doors. Bwldmgs or structures used for human occupancy shall have not less than one exte- rior door that meets the requirements of Section 1010 1 1 [BE] 1022.2.1 Detailed requirements. Exterior exit doors shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 10101 [BE] 1022.2.2 Arrangement Exterior exit doors shall lead directly to the exit discharge or the public way SECTION 1023 INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS [BE] 1023.1 General. Interior exit stairways and ramps serv- ing as an exit component in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section Interior exit stairways and ramps shall be enclosed and lead directly to the exterior of the building or shall be extended to the exterior of the bwldmg with an exit passageway conforming to the requirements of Section 1024, except as permitted in Section 1028 1 An interior exit stairway or ramp shall not be used for any purpose other than as a means of egress and a circula- tion path [BE] 1023.2 Construction. Enclosures for interior exitstair- ways and ramps shall be constructed as fire barriers in accor- dance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Builckng Code, or both Interior exit stairway and ramp enclosures shall have afire -resistance rat- ing of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more and not less than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories The number of stories connected by the interior exit stairways or ramps shall include any basements, but not any mezzanines Interior exit stairways and ramps shall have a fire -resistance rating not less than the floor assembly pene- trated, but need not exceed 2 hours Exceptions: 1 Interior exit stairways and ramps in Group I-3 occu- pancies in accordance with the provisions of Section 408 3 8 of the International Building Code 2 Interior exit stairways within an atrium enclosed in accordance with Section 404 6 of the International Building Code [BE] 1023.3 Termination. Interior exit stairways and ramps shall terminate at an exit discharge or a public way Exception: A combination of interior exit stairways, mte- nor exit ramps and exit passageways, constructed in accordance with Sections 1023 2, 1023 3 1 and 1024, respectively, and forming a continuous protected enclo- sure, shall be permitted to extend an interior exit stairway or ramp to the exit discharge or a public way [BE] 1023.3.1 Extension. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are extended to an exit discharge or a public way by an exit passageway, the interior exit stairway and ramp shall be separated from the exit passageway by afire bamer constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Builckng Code or a horizontal assembly con- structed in accordance with Section 711 of the Interna- tional Building Code, or both The fire -resistance rating shall be not less than that required for the interior exitstairway and ramp Afire door assembly complying with Section 716 of the International Builckng Code shall be installed in the fire bamer to provide a means of egress from the interior exit stairway and ramp to the exit pas- sageway Openings in the fire barrier other than the fire door assembly are prohibited Penetrations of the fire bar- ner are prohibited Exceptions: 1 Penetrations of the fire barrier in accordance with Section 1023 5 shall be permitted 2 Separation between an interior exit stairway or ramp and the exit passageway extension shall not be required where there are no openings into the exit passageway extension 3 Separation between an interior exit stairway or ramp and the exitpassageway extension shall not be required where the interior exit stairway and the exit passageway extension are pressurized in accordance with Section 909 20 5 of the Intema- tional Building Code [BE] 1023.4 Openings. Interior exitstairway and ramp opening protectives shall be in accordance with the require- ments of Section 716 of the International Building Code Openings in interior exitstairways and ramps other than unprotected exterior openings shall be limited to those required for exit access to the enclosure from normally occu- pied spaces and for egress from the enclosure Elevators shall not open into interior exitstairways and ramps [BE] 1023.5 Penetrations. Penetrations into or through mte- nor exit stairways and ramps are prohibited except for the following 1 Equipment and ductwork necessary for independent ventilation or pressurization 2. Fire protection systems 3 Security systems 4 Two-way communication systems 5 Electrical raceway for fire department communication systems 6 Electrical raceway serving the interior exitstairway and ramp and terminating at a steel box not exceeding 16 square inches (0 010 m') Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 of the International Building Code There shall not be penetrations or communication openings, whether pro- tected or not, between adjacent interior exit stairways and ramps Exception: Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the outside of the interior exit stairway and ramp Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 4 2 of the International Building Code [BE] 1023.6 Ventilation. Equipment and ductwork for mte- nor exitstairway and ramp ventilation as permitted by Sec- tion 1023 5 shall comply with one of the following items 1 Such equipment and ductwork shall be located exterior to the building and shall be directly connected to the interior exit stairway and ramp by ductwork enclosed in construction as required for shafts 182 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odam).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS Where such equipment and ductwork is located within the interior exit stairway and ramp, the intake air shall be taken directly from the outdoors and the exhaust air shall be discharged directly to the outdoors, or such air shall be conveyed through ducts enclosed in construc- tion as required for shafts Where located within the building, such equipment and ductwork shall be separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanical equipment, with construction as required for shafts In each case, openings into the fire -resistance -rated con- struction shall be limited to those needed for maintenance and operation and shall be protected by opening protectives in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code for shaft enclosures The interior exitstairway and ramp ventilation systems shall be independent of other building ventilation systems [BE] 1023.7 Interior exit stairway and ramp exterior walls. Exterior walls of the interior exit stairway or ramp shall comply with the requirements of Section 705 of the International Builckng Code for exterior walls Where non- rated walls or unprotected openings enclose the exterior of the stairway or ramps and the walls or openings are exposed by other parts of the building at an angle of less than 180 degrees (3 14 rad), the building exterior walls within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of a nonrated wall or unprotected opening shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour Openings within such extenor walls shall be protected by opening protectives having afire protection rating of not less than'/q hour This construction shall extend vertically from the ground to a point 10 feet (3048 mm) above the top- most landing of the stairway or ramp, or to the roof line, whichever is lower [BE] 1023.8 Discharge identification. An interior exit stair- way and ramp shall not continue below its level of exit dis- charge unless an approved barrier is provided at the level of exit discharge to prevent persons from unintentionally con- tinuing into levels below Directional exit signs shall be pro- vided as specified in Section 1013 [BE] 1023.9 Stairway identification signs. A sign shall be provided at each floor landing in an interior exit stairway and ramp connecting more than three stories designating the floor level, the termmus of the top and bottom of the interior exit stairway and ramp and the identification of the stairway or ramp The signage shall state the story of, and the direction to, the exit discharge and the availability of roof access from the interior exit stairway and ramp for the fire department The sign shall be located 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the doors are in the open and closed positions In addition to the stairway identification sign, a floor -level sign in visual characters, raised characters and braille complying with ICC Al17 1 shall be located at each floor -level landing adjacent to the door leading from the interior exit stairway and ramp into the corridor to identify the floor level [BE] 1023.9.1 Signage requirements. Stairway identifi- cation signs shall comply with all of the following require- ments 1 The signs shall be a mimmum size of 18 inches (457 mm) by 12 inches (305 mm) 2 The letters designating the identification of the mte- nor exit stairway and ramp shall be not less than C/ inches (38 mm) in height 3 The number designating the floor level shall be not less than 5 inches (127 mm) in height and located in the center of the sign 4 Other lettering and numbers shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in height 5 Characters and their background shall have a non - glare finish Characters shall contrast with their background, with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light back- ground 6 Where signs required by Section 1023 9 are installed in the interior exit stairways and ramps of buildings subject to Section 1025, the signs shall be made of the same materials as required by Section 1025 4 [BE] 1023.10 Elevator lobby identification signs. At land- ings in interior exit stairways where two or more doors lead to the floor level, any door with direct access to an enclosed elevator lobby shall be identified by signage located on the door or directly adjacent to the door stating "Elevator Lobby " Signage shall be in accordance with Section 1023 9 1, Items 4, 5 and 6 [BE] 1023.11 Smokeproof enclosures. Where required by Section 403 5 4, 405 7 2 or 412 2 2 1 of the International Building Code, interior exit stairways and ramps shall be smokeproof enclosures in accordance with Section 909 20 of the International Building Code [BE] 1023.11.1 Termination and extension. A smoke - proof enclosure shall terminate at an exit discharge or a public way The smokeproof enclosure shall be permitted to be extended by an exit passageway in accordance with Section 1023 3 The exit passageway shall be without openings other than the fire door assembly required by Section 1023 3 1 and those necessary for egress from the exit passageway The exit passageway shall be separated from the remainder of the building by 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Interna- tional Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Build- ing Code, or both Exceptions: 1 Openings in the exit passageway serving a smokeproof enclosure are permitted where the exit passageway is protected and pressurized in the same manner as the smokeproof enclosure, and openings are protected as required for access from other floors 2 The fire barrier separating the smokeproof enclo- sure from the exit passageway is not required, provided that the exit passageway is protected and pressurized in the same manner as the smoke - proof enclosure 3 A smokeproof enclosure shall be permitted to egress through areas on the level of exit discharge or vestibules as permitted by Section 1028 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 183 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odam).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1023.11.2 Enclosure access. Access to the stairway or ramp within a smokeproof enclosure shall be by way of a vestibule or an open exterior balcony Exception: Access is not required by way of a vesti- bule or exterior balcony for stairways and ramps using the pressurization alternative complying with Section 909 20 5 of the International Builckng Code [BE] 1023.12 Standpipes. Standpipes and standpipe hose connections shall be provided where required by Sections 905 3 and 905 4 SECTION 1024 EXIT PASSAGEWAYS [BE] 1024.1 Exit passageways. Exit passageways serving as an exit component in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section An exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose other than as a means of egress and a circulation path [BE] 1024.2 Width and capacity. The required capacity of exitpassageways shall be detenmmed as specified in Section 1005 1 but the minimum width shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except that exitpassageways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width The mimmum width or required capacity of exitpassageways shall be unobstructed Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 10057 [BE] 1024.3 Construction. Exit passageway enclosures shall have walls, floors and ceilings of not less than a 1-hour fire - resistance rating, and not less than that required for any con- necting interior exit stairway or ramp Exitpassageways shall be constructed as fire barriers in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assem- blies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Inter- national Builckng Code, or both [BE] 1024.4 Termination. Exit passageways on the level of exit discharge shall terminate at an exit discharge Exit pas- sageways on other levels shall term mate at an exit [BE] 1024.5 Openings. Exit passageway opening protectives shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 716 of the International Building Code Except as permitted in Section 402 8 7 of the International Building Code, openings in exit passageways other than unprotected exterior openings shall be limited to those neces- sary for exit access to the exit passageway from normally occupied spaces and for egress from the exitpassageway Where an interior exit stairway or ramp is extended to an exit ckscharge or a public way by an exit passageway, the exit passageway shall comply with Section 1023 3 1 Elevators shall not open into an exit passageway [BE] 1024.6 Penetrations. Penetrations into or through an exit passageway are prohibited except for the following 1 Equipment and ductwork necessary for independent pressurization 2 Fire protection systems 3 Security systems 4 Two-way communication systems ' 5 Electrical raceway for fire department communication 6 Electrical raceway serving the exit passageway and ter- minating at a steel box not exceeding 16 square inches (0 010 m) Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 of the International Building Code There shall not be penetrations or communicating openings, whether pro- tected or not, between adjacent exitpassageways Exception: Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the outside of the exit passageway Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 4 2 of the International Building Code. [BE] 1024.7 Ventilation. Equipment and ductwork for exit passageway ventilation as permitted by Section 1024 6 shall comply with one of the following 1 The equipment and ductwork shall be located exterior to the building and shall be directly connected to the exit passageway by ductwork enclosed in construction as required for shafts Where the equipment and ductwork is located within the exit passageway, the intake air shall be taken directly from the outdoors and the exhaust air shall be discharged directly to the outdoors, or the air shall be conveyed through ducts enclosed in construction as required for shafts Where located within the building, the equipment and ductwork shall be separated from the remainder of the bwldmg, including other mechanical equipment, with construction as required for shafts In each case, openings into the fire -resistance -rated con- struction shall be lnntied to those needed for maintenance and operation and shall be protected by opening protectives in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code for shaft enclosures Exit passageway ventilation systems shall be independent of other building ventilation systems [BE] 1024.8 Standpipes. Standpipes and standpipe hose con- nections shall be provided where required by Sections 905 3 I and 905 4 SECTION 1025 LUMINOUS EGRESS PATH MARKINGS [BE] 1025.1 General. Approved luminous egress path mark- ings delineating the exit path shall be provided in high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I-1, M or R-1 occupancies in ' accordance with this section Exception: Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1028 1, Exception l [BE] 1025.2 Markings within exit components. Egress path markings shall be provided in interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways, in accordance with Sections 1025 2 1 through 1025 2 6 184 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odam).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢ x100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1025.2.1 Steps. A solid and continuous stripe shall be applied to the horizontal leading edge of each step and shall extend for the full length of the step Outlining stripes shall have a minimum horizontal width of 1 inch (25 mm) and a maximum width of 2 inches (51 mm) The leading edge of the stripe shall be placed not more than Yz inch (12 7 mm) from the leading edge of the step and the stripe shall not overlap the leading edge of the step by not more than Yz inch (12 7 mm) down the vertical face of the step Exception: The mimmum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to outlining stripes listed in accordance with UL 1994 [BE] 1025.2.2 Landings. The leading edge of landings shall be marked with a stripe consistent with the dimen- sional requirements for steps [BE] 1025.2.3 Handrails. Handrails and handrail exten- sions shall be marked with a solid and continuous stripe having a minimum width of 1 inch (25 mm) The stripe shall be placed on the top surface of the handrail for the entire length of the handrail, including extensions and newel post caps Where handrails or handrail extensions bend or turn corners, the stripe shall not have a gap of more than 4 inches (102 mm) Exception: The mimmum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to outlining stripes listed in accordance with UL 1994 [BE] 1025.2.4 Perimeter demarcation lines. Stair land- ings and other floor areas within interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways, with the excep- tion of the sides of steps, shall be provided with solid and continuous demarcation lines on the floor or on the walls or a combination of both The stripes shall be 1 to 2 inches (25 mm to 51 mm) wide with interruptions not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm) Exception: The mimmum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to outlining stripes listed in accordance with UL 1994 [BE] 1025.2.4.1 Floor -mounted demarcation lines. Perimeter demarcation lines shall be placed within 4 inches (102 mm) of the wall and shall extend to within 2 inches (51 mm) of the markings on the leading edge of landings The demarcation lines shall continue across the floor in front of all doors Exception: Demarcation lines shall not extend in front of exit cischarge doors that lead out of an exit and through which occupants must travel to com- plete the exit path [BE] 1025.2.4.2 Wall -mounted demarcation lines. Perimeter demarcation lines shall be placed on the wall with the bottom edge of the stripe not more than 4 inches (102 mm) above the finished floor At the top or bottom of the stairs, demarcation lines shall drop verti- cally to the floor within 2 inches (51 mm) of the step or landing edge Demarcation lines on walls shall transi- tion vertically to the floor and then extend across the floor where a line on the floor is the only practical method of outlining the path Where the wall line is broken by a door, demarcation lines on walls shall con- tinue across the face of the door or transition to the floor and extend across the floor in front of such door Exception: Demarcation lines shall not extend in front of exit discharge doors that lead out of an exit and through which occupants must travel to com- plete the exit path [BE] 1025.2.4.3 Transition. Where a wall -mounted demarcation line transitions to a floor -mounted demar- cation line, or vice -versa, the wall -mounted demarca- tion line shall drop vertically to the floor to meet a complimentary extension of the floor -mounted demar- cation line, thus forming a continuous marking [BE] 1025.2.5 Obstacles. Obstacles at or below 6 feet 6 inches (1981 mm) in height and projecting more than 4 inches (102 mm) into the egress path shall be outlined with markings not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in width com- prised of a pattern of alternating equal bands, of luminous material and black, with the alternating bands not more than 2 inches (51 mm) thick and angled at 45 degrees (0 79 rad) Obstacles shall include, but are not limited to, standpipes, hose cabinets, wall projections, and restricted height areas However, such markings shall not conceal any required information or indicators including but not limited to instructions to occupants for the use of stand- pipes Exception: The mimmum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to markings listed in accordance with UL 1994 [BE] 1025.2.6 Doors within the exit path. Doors through which occupants must pass in order to complete the exit path shall be provided with markings complying with Sec- tions 1025 2 6 1 through 1025 2 6 3 [BE] 1025.2.6.1 Emergency exit symbol. The doors shall be identified by a low -location luminous emer- gency exit symbol complying with NFPA 170 The exit symbol shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height and shall be mounted on the door, centered hori- zontally, with the top of the symbol not higher than 18 inches (457 mm) above the finished floor [BE] 1025.2.6.2 Door hardware markings. Door hardware shall be marked with not less than 16 square inches (406 mm) of luminous material This marking shall be located behind, immediately adjacent to, or on the door handle or escutcheon Where a panic bar is installed, such material shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) wide for the entire length of the actuating bar or touchpad [BE] 1025.2.6.3 Door frame markings. The top and sides of the door frame shall be marked with a solid and continuous 1-inch- to 2-inch-wide (25 mm to 51 mm) stripe Where the door molding does not provide suffi- cient flat surface on which to locate the stripe, the stripe shall be permitted to be located on the wall surrounding the frame 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 185 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1025.3 Uniformity. Placement and dimensions of markings shall be consistent and uniform throughout the same enclosure [BE] 1025.4 Self -luminous and photoluminescent. Lumi- nous egress path markings shall be permitted to be made of any material, including paint, provided that an electrical charge is not required to maintain the required luminance Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, self -lumi- nous materials and photoluminescent materials Materials shall comply with either of the following standards 1 UL 1994 2 ASTM E2072, except that the charging source shall be 1 footcandle (I I lux) of fluorescent illumination for 60 minutes, and the minimum luminance shall be 30 mill - candelas per square meter at 10 minutes and 5 milican- delas per square meter after 90 minutes [BE] 1025.5 Illumination. Where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed, they shall be provided with not less than 1 footcandle (I I lux) of illumination for not less than 60 minutes prior to periods when the building is occu- pied and continuously during the building occupancy SECTION 1026 HORIZONTAL EXITS [BE] 1026.1 Horizontal exits. Horizontal exits serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section Ahorizontal exit shall not serve as the only exit from a portion of a building, and where two or more exits are required, not more than one-half of the total number of exits or total exit minimum width or required capacity shall be horizontal exits Exceptions: 1 Horizontal exits are permitted to comprise two- thirds of the required exits from any building or floor area for occupancies in Group I-2 2 Horizontal exits are permitted to comprise 100 per- cent of the exits required for occupancies in Group I- 3 Not less than 6 square feet (0 6 m') of accessible space per occupant shall be provided on each side of the horizontal exit for the total number of people in adjoining compartments [BE] 1026.2 Separation. The separation between buildings or refuge areas connected by a horizontal exit shall be pro- vided by afire wall complying with Section 706 of the Inter- national Building Code, or by afire barrier complying with Section 707 of the International Building Code or a horizon- tal assembly complying with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both The minimum fire -resistance rating of the separation shall be 2 hours Opening protectives in hor- izontal exits shall also comply with Section 716 of the Inter- national Building Code Duct and air transfer openings in a fire wall or fire barrier that serves as a horizontal exit shall also comply with Section 717 of the International Building Code The horizontal exit separation shall extend vertically through all levels of the building unless floor assemblies have a fire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours and do not have unprotected openings Exception: Afire -resistance rating is not required at hor- izontal exits between a building area and an above -grade pedestrian walkway constructed in accordance with Sec- tion 3104 of the International Building Code, provided that the distance between connected buildings is more than 20 feet (6096mm) Horizontal exits constructed as fire barriers shall be con- tinuous from exterior wall to exterior wall so as to divide completely the floor served by the horizontal exit [BE] 1026.3 Opening protectives. Fire doors in horizontal exits shall be self -closing or automatic -closing when acti- vated by a smoke detector in accordance with Section 716 2 6 6 of the International Building Code Doors, where located in a cross -corridor condition, shall be automatic -clos- ing by activation of a smoke detector installed in accordance with Section 716 2 6 6 of the International Building Code [BE] 1026.4 Refuge area. The refuge area of a horizontal exit shall be a space occupied by the same tenant or a public area and each such refuge area shall be adequate to accom- modate the original occupant load of the refuge area plus the occupant load anticipated from the adjoining compartment The anticipated occupant load from the adjoining compart- ment shall be based on the capacity of the horizontal exit doors entering the refuge area, or the total occupant load of the adjoining compartment, whichever is less [BE] 1026.4.1 Capacity. The capacity of the refuge area shall be computed based on a net floor area allowance of 3 square feet (0 2787 m') for each occupant to be accommo- dated therein Where the horizontal exit also forms a smoke compartment, the capacity of the refuge area for Group I-1, I-2 and I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facil- ities shall comply with Sections 407 5 3, 408 6 2, 420 6 1 and 422 3 2 of the International Builckng Code as applica- ble [BE] 1026.4.2 Number of exits. The refuge area into which a horizontal exit leads shall be provided with exits adequate to meet the occupant requirements of this chap- ter, but not including the added occupant load imposed by persons entering the refuge area through horizontal exits from other areas Not less than one refuge area exit shall lead directly to the exterior or to an interior exit stairway or ramp Exception: The adjoining compartment shall not be required to have a stairway or door leading directly out- side, provided that the refuge area into which a hori- zontal exit leads has stairways or doors leading directly outside and are so arranged that egress shall not require the occupants to return through the compartment from which egress originates [BE] 1026.5 Standpipes. Standpipes and standpipe hose con- nections shall be provided where required by Sections 905 3 and 905 4 186 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS SECTION 1027 EXTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS [BE] 1027.1 Exterior exit stairways and ramps. Exterior exit stairways and ramps serving as an element of a required means of egress shall comply with this section [BE] 1027.2 Use in a means of egress. Exterior exit stair- ways shall not be used as an element of a required means of egress for Group I-2 occupancies For occupancies in other than Group I-2, extenor exit stairways and ramps shall be permitted as an element of a required means of egress for buildings not exceeding six stories above grade plane or that are not high-rise buildings [BE] 1027.3 Open side. Exterior exit stairways and ramps serving as an element of a required means of egress shall be open on not less than one side, except for required structural columns, beams, handrails and guards An open side shall have not less than 35 square feet (3 3 m) of aggregate open area adjacent to each floor level and the level of each mter- mediate landing The required open area shall be located not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the adjacent floor or landing level [BE] 1027.4 Side yards. The open areas adjoining exterior exit stairways or ramps shall be either yards, courts or public ways, the remaining sides are permitted to be enclosed by the extenor walls of the building [BE] 1027.5 Location. Exterior exit stairways and ramps shall have a minimum fire separation distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured at right angles from the exterior edge of the stairway or ramps, including landings, to 1 Adjacent lot Imes 2 Other portions of the building 3 Other buildings on the same lot unless the adjacent building exterior walls and openings are protected in accordance with Section 705 of the International Build- ing Code based on fire separation distance For the purposes of this section, other portions of the build - mg shall be treated as separate buildings Exception: Exterior exit stairways and ramps serving individual dwelling units of Group R-3 shall have a fire separation distance of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) [BE] 1027.6 Exterior exit stairway and ramp protection. Exterior exit stairways and ramps shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1023 2 Open- ings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from nor- mally occupied spaces Where a vertical plane projecting from the edge of an extenor exit stairway or ramp and land- ings is exposed by other parts of the building at an angle of less than 180 degrees (3 14 rad), the extenor wall shall be rated in accordance with Section 1023 7 Exceptions: 1 Separation from the interior of the building is not required for occupancies, other than those in Group R-1 or R-2, in buildings that are not more than two stories above grade plane where a level of exit cks- charge serving such occupancies is the first story above grade plane 2 Separation from the interior of the building is not required where the extenor exit stairway or ramp is served by an extenor exit ramp or balcony that con- nects two remote extenor exit stairways or other approved exits, with a perimeter that is not less than 50 percent open To be considered open, the opening shall be not less than 50 percent of the height of the enclosing wall, with the top of the openings not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the top of the balcony 3 Separation from the open-ended corridor of the building is not required for exterior exitstairways or ramps, provided that Items 3 1 through 3 5 are met 3 1 The bwldmg, including open-ended com- dors, and stairways and ramps, shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 32 The open-ended corridors comply with Section 1020 33 The open-ended corridors are connected on each end to an extenor exit stairway or ramp complying with Section 1027 34 The extenor walls and openings adjacent to the extenor exit stairway or ramp com- ply with Section 1023 7 35 At any location in an open-ended corridor where a change of direction exceeding 45 degrees (0 79 rad) occurs, a clear opening of not less than 35 square feet (3 3 m) or an exterior stairway or ramp shall be pro- vided Where clear openings are provided, they shall be located so as to minimize the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases 4 In Group R-3 occupancies not more than four stories in height, exterior exit stairways and ramps serving individual dwelling units are not required to be sepa- rated from the interior of the building where the exterior exit stairway or ramp discharges directly to grade SECTION 1028 EXIT DISCHARGE [BE] 1028.1 General. Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide a direct path of egress travel to grade The exit discharge shall not reenter a building The combined use of Exceptions 1 and 2 shall not exceed 50 percent of the num- ber and minimum width or required capacity of the required exits Exceptions: 1 Not more than 50 percent of the number and mmi- mum width or required capacity of interior exit 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 187 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS stairways and ramps is permitted to egress through areas on the level of discharge provided that all of the following conditions are met 1 1 Discharge of interior exit stairways and ramps shall be provided with a free and unobstructed path of travel to an exterior exit door and such exit is readily visible and iden- tifiable from the point of termmation of the enclosure 12 The entire area of the level of exit discharge is separated from areas below by construc- tion conforming to the fire -resistance rating for the enclosure 13 The egress path from the interior exit stair- way and ramp on the level of exit discharge is protected throughout by an approved auto- matic sprinkler system Portions of the level of exit discharge with access to the egress path shall either be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, or separated from the egress path in accordance with the requirements for the enclosure of interior exit stairways or ramps 14 Where a required interior exit stairway or ramp and an exit access stairway or ramp serve the same floor level and terminate at the same level of exit discharge, the termina- tion of the exit access stairway or ramp and the exit discharge door of the interior exit stairway or ramp shall be separated by a dis- tance of not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) or not less than one-fourth the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building, whichever is less The distance shall be measured in a straight line between the exit discharge door from the interior exit stairway or ramp and the last tread of the exit access stairway or termmation of slope of the exit access ramp 2 Not more than 50 percent of the number and mini- mum width or required capacity of the interior exit stairways and ramps is permitted to egress through a vestibule provided that all of the following condi- tions are met 21 The entire area of the vestibule is separated from areas below by construction conform - mg to the fire -resistance rating of the mte- nor exit stairway or ramp enclosure 22 The depth from the exterior of the building is not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) and the length is not greater than 30 feet (9144 mm) constructed in accordance with Section 708 of the International Building Code Exception: The maximum transmitted temperature rise is not required 2 4 The area is used only for means of egress and exits directly to the outside 3 Horizontal exits complying with Section 1026 shall not be required to discharge directly to the exterior of the building [BE] 1028.2 Exit discharge width or capacity. The mini- mum width or required capacity of the exit discharge shall be not less than the minimum width or required capacity of the exits being served [BE] 1028.3 Exit discharge components. Exit discharge components shall be sufficiently open to the exterior so as to minimize the accumulation of smoke and toxic gases [BE] 1028.4 Egress courts. Egress courts serving as a por- tion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1028 4 1 and 102842 [BE] 1028.4.1 Width or capacity. The required capacity of egress courts shall be determmed as specified in Sec- tion 1005 1, but the minimum width shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein Egress courts serving Group R-3 and U occupancies shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width The required capacity and width of egress courts shall be unobstructed to a height of 7 feet (2134 mm) The width of the egress court shall be not less than the required capacity Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 10057 [BE] 1028.4.2 Construction and openings. Where an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the egress court walls shall have not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated con- struction for a distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor of the egress court Openings within such walls shall be protected by opening protectives having a fire protec- tion rating of not less than'/q hour Exceptions: 1 Egress courts serving an occupant load of less than 10 2 Egress courts serving Group R-3 [BE] 1028.5 Access to a public way. The exit discharge shall provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way Exception: Where access to a public way cannot be pro- vided, a safe dispersal area shall be provided where all of the following are met 2 3 The area is separated from the remainder of 1 The area shall be of a size to accommodate not less the level of exit discharge by afire partition than 5 square feet (0 46 m) for each person 2 The area shall be located on the same lot not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) away from the building requiring egress 188 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 3 The area shall be permanently maintained and iden- tified as a safe dispersal area 4 The area shall be provided with a safe and unob- structed path of travel from the building SECTION 1029 ASSEMBLY [BE] 1029.1 General. A room or space used for assembly purposes that contains seats, tables, displays, equipment or other material shall comply with this section [BE] 1029.1.1 Bleachers. Bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic seating, that are not building ele- ments, shall comply with ICC 300 [BE] 1029.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers. Spaces under grandstands or bleachers shall be separated by fire barriers complying with Sec- tion 707 of the International Building Code and hori- zontal assemblies complying with Section 711 of the International Building Code with not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction Exceptions: 1 Ticket booths less than 100 square feet (9 m') in area 2 Toiletrooms 3 Other accessory use areas 1,000 square feet (93 m) or less in area and equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 [BE] 1029.2 Assembly main exit. A building, room or space used for assembly purposes that has an occupant load of greater than 300 and is provided with a main exit, that main exit shall be of sufficient capacity to accommodate not less than one-half of the occupant load, but such capacity shall be not less than the total required capacity of all means of egress leading to the exit Where the building is classified as a Group A occupancy, the main exit shall front on not less than one street or an unoccupied space of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width that adjoins a street or public way In a build - mg, room or space used for assembly purposes where there is not a well-defined main exit or where multiple main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the building provided that the total capacity of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required capacity [BE] 1029.3 Assembly other exits. In addition to having access to a main exit, each level in a building used for assem- bly purposes having an occupant load greater than 300 and provided with a main exit, shall be provided with additional means of egress that shall provide an egress capacity for not less than one-half of the total occupant load served by that level and shall comply with Section 1007 1 In a building used for assembly purposes where there is not a well-defined main exit or where multiple main exits are provided, exits for each level shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the building, provided that the total width of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required width [BE] 1029.4 Foyers and lobbies. In Group A-1 occupancies, where persons are admitted to the building at times when seats are not available, such persons shall be allowed to wart in a lobby or similar space, provided that such lobby or simi- lar space shall not encroach on the minimum width or required capacity of the means of egress Such foyer, if not directly connected to a public street by all the main entrances or exits, shall have a straight and unobstructed corridor or path of travel to every such main entrance or exit [BE] 1029.5 Interior balcony and gallery means of egress. For balconies, galleries or press boxes having a seating capacity of 50 or more located in a building, room or space used for assembly purposes, not less than two means of egress shall be provided, with one from each side of every balcony, gallery or press box [BE] 1029.6 Capacity of aisle for assembly. The required capacity of aisles shall be not less than that determined in accordance with Section 1029 6 1 where smoke -protected assembly seating is not provided, with Section 1029 6 2 where smoke -protected assembly seating is provided, and with Section 1029 6 3 where open-air assembly seating is provided [BE] 1029.6.1 Without smoke protection. The required capacity in inches (mm) of the aisles for assembly seating without smoke protection shall be not less than the occu- pant load served by the egress element in accordance with all of the following, as applicable 1 Not less than 0 3 inch (7 6 mm) of aisle capacity for each occupant served shall be provided on stepped aisles having riser heights 7 inches (178 mm) or less and tread depths 11 inches (279 mm) or greater, measured horizontally between tread nosmgs 2 Not less than 0 005 inch (0 127 mm) of additional aisle capacity for each occupant shall be provided for each 0 10 inch (2 5mm) of riser height above 7 inches (178 mm) 3 Where egress requires stepped aisle descent, not less than 0 075 inch (1 9 mm) of additional aisle capac- ity for each occupant shall be provided on those por- tions of aisle capacity that do not have a handrail within a horizontal distance of 30 inches (762 mm) 4 Ramped aisles, where slopes are steeper than one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8-percent slope), shall have not less than 0 22 inch (5 6 mm) of clear aisle capacity for each occupant served Level or ramped aisles, where slopes are not steeper than one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8-percent slope), shall have not less than 0 20 inch (5 1 mm) of clear aisle capacity for each occupant served [BE] 1029.6.2 Smoke -protected assembly seating. The required capacity in inches (mm) of the aisle for smoke - protected assembly seating shall be not less than the occu- pant load served by the egress element multiplied by the appropriate factor in Table 1029 6 2 The total number of seats specified shall be those within the space exposed to the same smoke -protected environment Interpolation is permitted between the specific values shown A life safety 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 189 I I I I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS evaluation, complying with NFPA 101, shall be done for a facility utilizing the reduced width requirements of Table 1029 6 2 for smoke -protected assembly sealing Exception: For open-air assembly sealing with an occupant load not greater than 18,000, the required capacity in inches (mm) shall be deter imed using the factors in Section 1029 63 [BE] 1029.6.2.1 Smoke control. Aisles and aisle accessways serving a smoke -protected assembly seat- ing area shall be provided with a smoke control system complying with Section 909 or natural ventilation designed to maintain the smoke level not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the floor of the means of egress [BE] 1029.6.2.2 Roof height. A smoke -protected assembly seating area with a roof shall have the lowest portion of the roof deck not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) above the highest aisle or aisle accessway Exception: A roof canopy in an outdoor stadium shall be permitted to be less than 15 feet (4572 mm) above the highest aisle or aisle accessway provided that there are no objects less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the highest aisle or aisle accessway [BE] 1029.6.2.3 Automatic sprinklers. Enclosed areas with walls and ceilings in buildings or structures con - taming smoke -protected assembly seating shall be pro- tected with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Exceptions: 1 The floor area used for contests, performances or entertainment provided that the roof con- struction is more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above the floor level and the use is restricted to low fire hazard uses aisles shall be not less than the total occupant load served by the egress element multiplied by 0 08 (2 0 mm) where egress is by stepped aisle and multiplied by 0 06 (1 52 mm) where egress is by level aisles and ramped aisles Exception: The required capacity in inches (mm) of aisles shall be permitted to comply with Section 1029 6 2 for the number of seats in the open-air assem- bly sealing where Section 1029 6 2 permits less capac- ity [BE] 1029.7 Travel distance. The exit access travel distance shall comply with Section 1017 Where aisles are provided I for seating, the distance shall be measured along the aisles and aisle accessways without travel over or on the seats Exceptions: 1 In facilities with smoke -protected assembly seating the total exit access travel distance shall be not greater than 400 feet (122 m) That portion of the total permitted exit access travel distance from each seat to the nearest entrance to a vomitory or con- course shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) The portion of the total permitted exit access travel dis- tance from the entrance to the vomitory or con- course to one of the following shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) 1 1 The closest riser of an exit access stairway 1 2 The closest slope of an exit access ramp 1 3 An exit 2 In facilities with open-air assembly sealing of Type III, IV or V construction, the total exit access travel distance to one of the following shall not exceed 400 feet (122 m) 2 1 The closest riser of an exit access stairway 2 Press boxes and storage facilities less than 1,000 square feet (93 m) in area 2 2 The closest slope of an exit access ramp 3 Outdoor seating facilities where seating and 2 3 An exit the means of egress in the seating area are 3 In facilities with open-air assembly sealing of Type essentially open to the outside I or II construction, the exit access travel distance [BE] 1029.6.3 Open-air assembly seating. In open-air shall not belnntied assembly seating, the required capacity in inches (mm) of [BE] TABLE 1029.6.2 CAPACITY FOR AISLES FOR SMOKE -PROTECTED ASSEMBLY TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS IN THE SMOKE -PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING INCHES OF CAPACITY PER SEAT SERVED Stepped aisles with handrails within 30 inches Stepped aisles without handrails within 30 inches Level aisles or ramped aisles not steeper than 1 in 10 in slope Ramped aisles steeper than 1 in 10 in slope Equal to or less than 5,000 0200 0 250 0 150 0 165 10,000 0130 0163 0100 0110 15,000 0 096 0 120 0 070 0 077 20,000 0 076 0 095 0 056 0 062 Equal to or greater than 25,000 0 060 0 075 0 044 0 048 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min 190 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° [ [ [ CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to rk S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD 'Mo OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. ANDREJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1029.8 Common path of egress travel. The common path of egress travel shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) from any seat to a point where an occupant has a choice of two paths of egress travel to two exits Exceptions: 1 For areas serving less than 50 occupants, the com- mon path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm) 2 For smoke -protected or open-air assembly seating, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) [BE] 1029.8.1 Path through adjacent row. Where one of the two paths of travel is across the aisle through a row of seats to another aisle, there shall be not more than 24 seats between the two aisles, and the minimum clear width between rows for the row between the two aisles shall be 12 inches (305 mm) plus 0 6 inch (15 2 mm) for each additional seat above seven in the row between aisles Exception: For smoke -protected or open-air assembly seating there shall be not more than 40 seats between the two aisles and the mimmum clear width shall be 12 inches (305 mm) plus 0 3 inch (7 6 mm) for each addi- tional seat [BE] 1029.9 Assembly aisles are required. Every occupied portion of any building, room or space used for assembly pur- poses that contains seats, tables, displays, similar fixtures or equipment shall be provided with aisles leading to exits or exit access doorways in accordance with this section [BE] 1029.9.1 Minimum aisle width. The minimum clear width for aisles shall comply with one of the following 1 Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) for stepped aisles having seating on both sides Exception: Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the stepped aisles serve less than 50 seats 2 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for stepped aisles hav- ing seating on only one side Exception: Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stepped aisle handrail and seating where a stepped aisle does not serve more than five rows on one side 3 Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stepped aisle handrail or guard and seating where the stepped aisle is subdivided by a mid -aisle handrail 4 Forty-two inches (1067 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on both sides Exceptions: 1 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the aisle serves less than 50 seats 2 Thirty inches (762 mm) where the aisle serves fewer than 15 seats and does not serve as part of an accessible route 5 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on only one side Exception: Thirty inches (762 mm) where the aisle serves fewer than 15 seats and does not serve as part of an accessible route [BE] 1029.9.2 Aisle catchment area. The aisle shall pro- vide sufficient capacity for the number of persons accom- modated by the catchment area served by the aisle The catchment area served by an aisle is that portion of the total space served by that section of the aisle In establish- ing catchment areas, the assumption shall be made that there is a balanced use of all means of egress, with the number of persons in proportion to egress capacity [BE] 1029.9.3 Converging aisles. Where aisles converge to form a single path of egress travel, the required capacity of that path shall be not less than the combined required capacity of the converging aisles [BE] 1029.9.4 Uniform width and capacity. Those por- tions of aisles, where egress is possible in either of two directions, shall be uniform in mimmum width or required capacity [BE] 1029.9.5 Dead-end aisles. Each end of an aisle shall be continuous to a cross aisle, foyer, doorway, vomitory, concourse or stairway in accordance with Section 1029 9 7 having access to an exit Exceptions: 1 Dead-end aisles shall be not greater than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length 2 Dead-end aisles longer than 16 rows are penmJt- ted where seats beyond the 16th row dead-end aisle are not more than 24 seats from another aisle, measured along a row of seats having a minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) plus 0 6 inch (15 2 mm) for each additional seat above seven in the row where seats have backrests or beyond 10 where seats are without backrests in the row 3 For smoke -protected or open-air assembly seat- ing, the dead-end aisle length of vertical aisles shall not exceed a distance of 21 rows 4 For smoke -protected or open-air assembly seat- ing, a longer dead-end aisle is permitted where seats beyond the 21-row dead-end aisle are not more than 40 seats from another aisle, measured along a row of seats having an aisle accessway with a mimmum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) plus 0 3 inch (7 6 mm) for each additional seat above seven in the row where seats have backrests or beyond 10 where seats are without backrests in the row 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 191 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1029.9.6 Aisle measurement. The clear width for aisles shall be measured to walls, edges of seating and tread edges except for permitted projections Exception: The clear width of aisles adjacent to seat- ing at tables shall be permitted to be measured in accor- dance with Section 1029 13 1 [BE] 1029.9.6.1 Assembly aisle obstructions. There shall not be obstructions in the mimmum width or required capacity of aisles Exception: Handrails are permitted to project into the required width of stepped aisles and ramped aisles in accordance with Section 1014 8 [BE] 1029.9.7 Stairways connecting to stepped aisles. A stairway that connects a stepped aisle to a cross aisle or concourse shall be permitted to comply with the assembly aisle walking surface requirements of Section 1029 14 Transitions between stairways and stepped aisles shall comply with Section 1029 10 [BE] 1029.9.8 Stairways connecting to vomitories. A stairway that connects a vomitory to a cross aisle or con- course shall be permitted to comply with the assembly aisle walking surface requirements of Section 1029 14 Transitions between stairways and stepped aisles shall comply with Section 1029 10 [BE] 1029.10 Transitions. Transitions between stairways and stepped aisles shall comply with either Section 1029 10 1 or 1029 10 2 [BE] 1029.10.1 Transitions to stairways that maintain stepped aisle riser and tread dimensions. Stepped aisles, transitions and stairways that maintain the stepped aisle riser and tread dimensions shall comply with Section 1029 14 as one exit access component [BE] 1029.10.2 Transitions to stairways that do not maintain stepped aisle riser and tread dimensions. Transitions between stairways and stepped aisles having different riser and tread dimensions shall comply with Sections 1029 10 2 1 through 1029 10 3 [BE] 1029.10.2.1 Stairways and stepped aisles in a straight run. Where stairways and stepped aisles are in a straight run, transitions shall have one of the fol- lowing 1 A depth of not less than 22 inches (559 mm) where the treads on the descending side of the transition have greater depth 2 A depth of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) where the treads on the descending side of the transition have lesser depth [BE] 1029.10.2.2 Stairways that change direction from stepped aisles. Transitions where the stairway changes direction from the stepped aisle shall have a minimum depth of 11 inches (280 mm) or the stepped aisle tread depth, whichever is greater, between the stepped aisle and stairway [BE] 1029.10.3 Transition marking. A distinctive mark- ing stripe shall be provided at each nosing or leading edge adjacent to the transition Such stripe shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm), and not more than 2 inches (51 mm), wide The edge marking stripe shall be distinctively differ- ent from the stepped aisle contrasting marking stripe [BE] 1029.11 Stepped aisles at vomitories. Stepped aisles that change direction at vomitories shall comply with Section 1029 11 1 Transitions between a stepped aisle above a vomi- tory and a stepped aisle to the side of a vomitory shall comply with Section 1029 11 2 [BE] 1029.11.1 Stepped aisles that change direction at vomitories. Stepped aisle treads where the stepped aisle changes direction at a vomitory shall have a depth of not less than 11 inches (280 mm) or the stepped aisle tread depth, whichever is greater The height of a stepped aisle tread above a transition at a vomitory shall comply with Section 1029 14 2 2 [BE] 1029.11.2 Stepped aisle transitions at the top of vomitories. Transitions between the stepped aisle above a vomitory and stepped aisles to the side of a vomitory shall have a depth of not less than 11 inches (280 mm) or the stepped aisle tread depth, whichever is greater [BE] 1029.12 Construction. Aisles, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building Exception: Wood handrails shall be permitted for all types of construction [BE] 1029.12.1 Walking surface. The surface of aisles, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be of slip -resistant materials that are securely attached The surface for stepped aisles shall comply with Section 1011 7 1 [BE] 1029.12.2 Outdoor conditions. Outdoor aisles, stepped aisles and ramped aisles and outdoor approaches to aisles, stepped aisles and ramped aisles shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on the walking surface [BE] 1029.13 Aisle accessways. Aisle accessways for seat- ing at tables shall comply with Section 1029 13 1 Aisle accessways for seating in rows shall comply with Section 1029 132 [BE] 1029.13.1 Seating at tables. Where seating is located at a table or counter and is adjacent to an aisle or aisle accessway, the measurement of required clear width of the aisle or aisle accessway shall be made to a line 19 inches (483 mm) away from and parallel to the edge of the table or counter The 19-inch (483 mm) distance shall be measured perpendicular to the side of the table or counter In the case of other side boundaries for aisles or aisle accessways, the clear width shall be measured to walls, edges of seating and tread edges Exception: Where tables or counters are served by fixed seats, the width of the aisle or aisle accessway shall be measured from the back of the seat [BE] 1029.13.1.1 Aisle accessway capacity and width for seating at tables. Aisle accessways serving arrangements of seating at tables or counters shall com- ply with the capacity requirements of Section 1005 1 but shall not have less than 12 inches (305 mm) of width plus Yz inch (12 7 mm) of width for each addi- tional 1 foot (305 mm), or fraction thereof, beyond 12 192 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rk S 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V'MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS feet (3658 mm) of aisle accessway length measured from the center of the seat farthest from an aisle Exception: Portions of an aisle accessway having a length not exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) and used by a total of not more than four persons [BE] 1029.13.1.2 Seating at table aisle accessway length. The length of travel along the aisle accessway shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) from any seat to the point where a person has a choice of two or more paths of egress travel to separate exits [BE] 1029.13.2 Clear width of aisle accessways serving seating in rows. Where seating rows have 14 or fewer seats, the mnimum clear aisle accessway width shall be not less than 12 inches (305 mm) measured as the clear horizontal distance from the back of the row ahead and the nearest projection of the row behind Where chairs have automatic or self -rising seats, the measurement shall be made with seats in the raised position Where any chair in the row does not have an automatic or self -rising seat, the measurements shall be made with the seat in the down position For seats with folding tablet arms, row spacing shall be determined with the tablet arm in the used posi- tion Exception: For seats with folding tablet arms, row spacing is permitted to be determined with the tablet arm in the stored position where the tablet arm when raised manually to vertical position in one motion auto- matically returns to the stored position by force of grav- ity [BE] 1029.13.2.1 Dual access. For rows of seating served by aisles or doorways at both ends, there shall be not more than 100 seats per row The minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) between rows shall be increased by 0 3 inch (7 6 mm) for every additional seat beyond 14 seats where seats have backrests or beyond 21 where seats are without backrests The mimmum clear width is not required to exceed 22 inches (559 mm) Exception: For smoke -protected or open-air assem- bly seating, the row length limits for a 12-inch-wide (305 mm) aisle accessway, beyond which the aisle accessway mnimum clear width shall be increased, are in Table 1029 13 2 1 [BE] 1029.13.2.2 Single access. For rows of seating served by an aisle or doorway at only one end of the row, the minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) between rows shall be increased by 0 6 inch (15 2 mm) for every additional seat beyond seven seats where seats have backrests or beyond 10 where seats are with- out backrests The minimum clear width is not required to exceed 22 inches (559 mm) Exception: For smoke -protected or open-air assem- bly sealing, the row length limits for a 12-mch-wide (305 mm) aisle accessway, beyond which the aisle accessway mnimum clear width shall be increased, are in Table 1029 13 2 1 [BE] 1029.14 Assembly aisle walking surfaces. Ramped aisles shall comply with Sections 1029 14 1 through 10291413 Stepped aisles shall comply with Sections 1029 14 2 through 1029 14 2 4 [BE] 1029.14.1 Ramped aisles. Aisles that are sloped more than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-per- cent slope) shall be considered to be a ramped aisle Ramped aisles that serve as part of an accessible route in accordance with Sections 1009 of this code and Section 1108 2 of the International Building Code shall have a maximum slope of one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8-percent slope) The slope of other ramped aisles shall not exceed one umt vertical in 8 units horizontal (12 5-per- cent slope) [BE] 1029.14.1.1 Cross slope. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramped aisle shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) [BE] 1029.14.1.2 Landings. Ramped aisles shall have landings in accordance with Sections 1012 6 through 101265 Landings for ramped aisles shall be permitted to overlap required aisles or cross aisles [BE] TABLE 1029.13.2.1 SMOKE -PROTECTED OR OPEN-AIR ASSEMBLY AISLE ACCESSWAYS TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS IN THE SMOKE -PROTECTED OR OPEN-AIR ASSEMBLY SEATING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SEATS PER ROW PERMITTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM 12-INCH CLEAR WIDTH AISLE ACCESSWAY Aisle or doorway at both ends of row Aisle or doorway at one end of row only Seats with backrests Seats without backrests Seats with backrests Seats without backrests Less thm 4,000 14 21 7 10 4,000 15 22 7 10 7,000 16 23 8 11 10,000 17 24 8 11 13,000 18 25 9 12 16,000 19 26 9 12 19,000 20 27 10 13 22,000 and greater 21 28 11 14 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 193 I [ [ [ (ArynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L-ARISed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 1029.14.1.3 Edge protection. Ramped aisles shall have edge protection in accordance with Sections 1012 10 and 1012 10 1 Exception: In assembly spaces with fixed seating, edge protection is not required on the sides of ramped aisles where the ramped aisles provide access to the adjacent seating and aisle accessways [BE] 1029.14.2 Stepped aisles. Aisles with a slope exceeding one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12 5- percent slope) shall consist of a series of risers and treads that extends across the full width of aisles and complies with Sections 1029 14 2 1 through 1029 14 2 4 [BE] 1029.14.2.1 Treads. Tread depths shall be not less than 11 inches (279 mm) and shall have dimen- sional uniformity Exception: The tolerance between adjacent treads shall not exceed'/16 inch (4 8 mm) [BE] 1029.14.2.2 Risers. Where the gradient of stepped aisles is to be the same as the gradient of adjoining seating areas, the riser height shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) nor more than 8 inches (203 mm) and shall be uniform within each flight Exceptions: 1 Riser height nonumformity shall be limited to the extent necessitated by changes in the gra- dient of the adjoining seating area to maintain adequate sightlmes Where nonumformities exceed '116 inch (4 8 mm) between adjacent risers, the exact location of such nonumformi- ties shall be indicated with a distinctive mark - mg stripe on each tread at the nosing or leading edge adjacent to the nonumform ris- ers Such stripe shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm), and not more than 2 inches (51 mm), wide The edge marking stripe shall be distinc- tively different from the contrasting marking stripe 2 Riser heights not exceeding 9 inches (229 mm) shall be permitted where they are neces- sitated by the slope of the adjacent seating areas to maintain sightlmes [BE] 1029.14.2.2.1 Construction tolerances. The tolerance between adjacent risers on a stepped aisle that were designed to be equal height shall not exceed'/16 inch (4 8 mm) Where the stepped aisle is designed in accordance with Exception 1 of Section 1029 14 2 2, the stepped aisle shall be constructed so that each riser of unequal height, determined in the direction of descent, is not more than'/g inch (9 5 mm) in height different from adjacent risers where stepped aisle treads are less than 22 inches (560 mm) in depth and'/4 inch (19 1 mm) in height different from adjacent risers where stepped aisle treads are 22 inches (560 mm) or greater in depth [BE] 1029.14.2.3 Tread contrasting marking stripe. A contrasting marking stripe shall be provided on each tread at the nosing or leading edge such that the loca- tion of each tread is readily apparent when viewed in descent Such stripe shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm), and not more than 2 inches (51 mm), wide Exception: The contrasting marking stripe is per- mitted to be omitted where tread surfaces are such that the location of each tread is readily apparent when viewed in descent [BE] 1029.14.2.4 Nosing and profile. Nosing and riser profile shall comply with Sections 1011 5 5 through 1011553 [BE] 1029.15 Seat stability. In a building, room or space used for assembly purposes, the seats shall be securely fas- tened to the floor Exceptions: 1 In a building, room or space used for assembly pur- poses or portions thereof without ramped or tiered floors for seating and with 200 or fewer seats, the seats shall not be required to be fastened to the floor 2 In a building, room or space used for assembly pur- poses or portions thereof with seating at tables and without ramped or tiered floors for seating, the seats shall not be required to be fastened to the floor 3 In a building, room or space used for assembly pur- poses or portions thereof without ramped or tiered floors for seating and with greater than 200 seats, the seats shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three or the seats shall be securely fastened to the floor 4 In a building, room or space used for assembly pur- poses where flexibility of the seating arrangement is an integral part of the design and function of the space and seating is on tiered levels, not more than 200 seats shall not be required to be fastened to the floor Plans showing seating, tiers and aisles shall be submitted for approval 5 Groups of seats within a building, room or space used for assembly purposes separated from other seating by railings, guards, partial height walls or similar barriers with level floors and having not more than 14 seats per group shall not be required to be fastened to the floor 6 Seats intended for musicians or other performers and separated by railings, guards, partial height walls or similar barriers shall not be required to be fastened to the floor [BE] 1029.16 Handrails. Ramped aisles having a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 15 units horizontal (6 7-percent slope) and stepped aisles shall be provided with handrails in compliance with Section 1014 located either at one or both sides of the aisle or within the aisle width Exceptions: 1 Handrails are not required for ramped aisles with seating on both sides 2 Handrails are not required where, at the side of the aisle, there is a guard with a top surface that com- 194 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Fk ff.,( 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to I RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS plies with the graspability requirements of handrails in accordance with Section 1014 3 3 Handrail extensions are not required at the top and bottom of stepped aisles and ramped aisles to permit crossovers within the aisles [BE] 1029.16.1 Discontinuous handrails. Where there is seating on both sides of the aisle, the mid -aisle handrails shall be discontinuous with gaps or breaks at intervals not exceeding five rows to facilitate access to seating and to permit crossing from one side of the aisle to the other These gaps or breaks shall have a clear width of not less than 22 inches (559 mm) and not greater than 36 inches (914 mm), measured horizontally, and the mid -aisle hand- rail shall have rounded terminations or bends [BE] 1029.16.2 Handrail termination. Handrails located on the side of stepped aisles shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surfaces or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stepped aisleflight [BE] 1029.16.3 Mid -aisle termination. Mid -aisle hand- rails shall not extend beyond the lowest riser and shall ter- minate within 18 inches (381 mm), measured horizontally, from the lowest riser Handrail extensions are not required Exception: Mid -aisle handrails shall be permitted to extend beyond the lowest riser where the handrail extensions do not obstruct the width of the cross aisle [BE] 1029.16.4 Rails. Where mid -aisle handrails are pro- vided in stepped aisles, there shall be an additional rail located approximately 12 inches (305 mm) below the handrail The rail shall be adequate in strength and attach- ment in accordance with Section 1607 8 1 2 of the Inter- national Building Code [BE] 1029.17 Assembly guards. Guards adjacent to seating in a building, room or space used for assembly purposes shall be provided where required by Section 1015 and shall be con- structed in accordance with Section 1015 except where pro- vided in accordance with Sections 1029 17 1 through 1029 17 4 At bleachers, grandstands and folding and tele- scopic sealing, guards must be provided where required by ICC 300 and Section 1029 17 1 [BE] 1029.17.1 Perimeter guards. Perimeter guards shall be provided where the footboards or walking surface of seating facilities are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below Where the seatboards are adja- cent to the perimeter, guard height shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) high minimum, measured from the seatboard Where the seats are self -rising, guard height shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) high minimum, measured from the floor surface Where there is an aisle between the seating and the perimeter, the guard height shall be measured in accordance with Section 1015 3 Exceptions: 1 Guards that impact sightlmes shall be permitted to comply with Section 1029 17 3 2 Bleachers, grandstands and folding and tele- scopic seating shall not be required to have perimeter guards where the seating is located adjacent to a wall and the space between the wall and the seating is less than 4 inches (102 mm) [BE] 1029.17.2 Cross aisles. Cross aisles located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have guards in accordance with Section 1015 Where an elevation change of 30 inches (762 mm) or less occurs between a cross aisle and the adjacent floor or grade below, guards not less than 26 inches (660 mm) above the aisle floor shall be provided Exception: Where the backs of seats on the front of the cross aisle project 24 inches (610 mm) or more above the adjacent floor of the aisle, a guard need not be pro- vided [BE] 1029.17.3 Sightline-constrained guard heights. Unless subject to the requirements of Section 1029 17 4, a fascia or railing system in accordance with the guard requirements of Section 1015 and having a mmimum height of 26 inches (660 mm) shall be provided where the floor or footboard elevation is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below and the fascia or rail- ing would otherwise interfere with the sightlmes of imme- diately adjacent seating [BE] 1029.17.4 Guards at the end of aisles. A fascia or railing system complying with the guard requirements of Section 1015 shall be provided for the full width of the aisle where the foot of the aisle is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below The fascia or railing shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) high and shall provide not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) measured diagonally between the top of the rail and the nosing of the nearest tread SECTION 1030 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE [BE] 1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, emergency escape and rescue open- ings shall be provided in the following occupancies 1 Group R-2 occupancies located in stories with only one exit or access to only one exit as permitted by Tables 1006 3 3(1) and 1006 3 3(2) 2 Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have not fewer than one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way Exceptions: 1 Basements with a ceiling height of less than 80 inches (2032 mm) shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 195 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard court or exte- rior exit balcony that opens to a public way Basements without habitable spaces and having not more than 200 square feet (18 6 m') in floor area shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings Within individual dwelling and sleeping units in Groups R-2 and R-3, where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 1 2 or 903 3 1 3, sleeping rooms in basements shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the basement has one of the following 41 One means of egress and one emergency escape and rescue opening 4 2 Two means of egress [BE] 1030.1.1 Operational constraints and opening control devices. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from inside the room without the use of keys or tools Window -opening control devices com- plying with ASTM F2090 shall be permitted for use on windows serving as a required emergency escape and res- cue opening [BE] 1030.2 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5 7 square feet (0 53 m) Exception: The minimum net clear opening for grade - floor emergency escape and rescue openings shall be 5 square feet (0 46 m) [BE] 1030.2.1 Minimum dimensions. The minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be 24 inches (610 mm) The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be 20 inches (508 mm) The net clear opening dimen- sions shall be the result of normal operation of the open- ing [BE] 1030.3 Maximum height from floor. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the floor [BE] 1030.4 Window wells. An emergency escape and res- cue opening with a finished sill height below the adjacent ground level shall be provided with a window well in accor- dance with Sections 1030 4 1 and 1030 4 2 [BE] 1030.4.1 Minimum size. The minimum horizontal area of the window well shall be 9 square feet (0 84 m2), with a minimum dimension of 36 inches (914 mm) The area of the window well shall allow the emergency escape and rescue opening to be fully opened [BE] 1030.4.2 Ladders or steps. Window wells with a vertical depth of more than 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be equipped with an approved permanently affixed ladder or steps Ladders or rungs shall have an inside width of not less than 12 inches (305 mm), shall project not less than 3 inches (76 mm) from the wall and shall be spaced not more than 18 inches (457 mm) on center (o c ) vertically for the full height of the window well The ladder or steps shall not encroach into the required dimensions of the win- dow well by more than 6 inches (152 mm) The ladder or steps shall not be obstructed by the emergency escape and rescue opening Ladders or steps required by this section are exempt from the stairway requirements of Section 1011 [BE] 1030.5 Bars, grilles, covers and screens. Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclo- sures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided that the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sec- tions 1030 1 1 through 1030 4 2 and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for nor- mal operation of the escape and rescue opening Where such bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are installed in existing buildings, they shall not reduce the net clear opening of the emergency escape and rescue opening and smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Section 907 2 10 regardless of the valuation of the alteration SECTION 1031 MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS 1031.1 General. The means of egress for buildings or por- tions thereof shall be maintained in accordance with this sec- tion 1031.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit dis- charges shall be continuously maintained free from obstruc- tions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency where the building area served by the means of egress is occupied An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means of egress 1031.2.1 Security devices and egress locks. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official Security devices and locking arrangements in the means of egress that restrict, control, or delay egress shall be installed and maintained as required by this chapter [BE] 1031.2.2 Locking arrangements in educational occupancies. In Group E occupancies, Group B educa- tional occupancies and Group I-4 occupancies, egress doors from classrooms, offices and other occupied rooms shall be permitted to be provided with locking arrange- ments designed to keep intruders from entering the room where all of the following conditions are met 1 The door shall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or other approved means 2 The door shall be openable from within the room in accordance with Section 1010 1 9 3 Modifications shall not be made to existing listed panic hardware, fire door hardware or door closers 4 Modifications to fire door assemblies shall be in accordance with NFPA 80 196 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,mmtto S I ( 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MEANS OF EGRESS 1031.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accu- mulation of snow and ice 1031.3.1 Group I-2. In Group I-2, the required clear width for aisles, corridors and ramps that are part of the required means of egress shall comply with Section 1020 2 The facility shall have a plan to maintain the required clear width during emergency situations Exception: In areas required for bed movement, equip- ment shall be permitted in the required width where all of the following provisions are met 1 The equipment is low hazard and wheeled 2 The equipment does not reduce the effective clear width for the means of egress to less than 5 feet (1525 mm) 3 The equipment is limited to 3 1 Equipment and carts in use 3 2 Medical emergency equipment 3 3 Infection control carts 3 4 Patient lift and transportation equipment 4 Medical emergency equipment and patient lift and transportation equipment, when not in use, are required to be located on one side of the corri- dor 5 The equipment is limited in number to not more than one per patient sleeping room or patient care room within each smoke compartment [BE] 1031.4 Exit signs. Exit signs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the building code that was in effect at the time of construction and the applicable provi- sions in Section 1104 Decorations, furnishings, equipment or adjacent signage that impairs the visibility of exit signs, cre- ates confusion or prevents identification of the exit shall not be allowed 1031.5 Nonexit identification. Where a door is adjacent to, constructed similar to and can be confused with a means of egress door, that door shall be identified with an approved sign that identifies the room name or use of the room 1031.6 Finishes, furnishings and decorations. Means of egress doors shall be maintained in such a manner as to be distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors Furmsh- mgs, decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof Hangings and draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise be located to conceal or obstruct an exit Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to con- fuse the direction of exit 1031.7 Emergency escape and rescue openings. Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be maintained in accordance with the that was code in effect at the time of construction, and both of the following 1 Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are allowed to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the minimum net clear opening size com- plies with the code that was in effect at the time of con- struction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening 1031.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Two-way communication systems for areas of refuge shall be inspected and tested on a yearly basis to verify that all components are operational Where required, the tests shall be conducted in the presence of the fire code official Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained 1031.9 Floor identification signs. The floor identification signs required by Sections 1023 9 and 1104 24 shall be main- tained in an approved manner 1031.10 Emergency lighting equipment inspection and testing. Emergency lighting shall be maintained in accor- dance with Section 108 and shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Sections 1031 10 1 and 1031 10 2 1031.10.1 Activation test. Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested monthly for a duration of not less than 30 seconds The test shall be performed manually or by an automated self -testing and self -diagnostic routine Where testing is performed by self -testing and self -diagnostics, a visual inspection of the emergency lighting equipment shall be conducted monthly to identify any equipment dis- playing a trouble indicator or that has become damaged or otherwise impaired 1031.10.2 Power test Battery -powered emergency light- ing equipment shall be tested annually by operating the equipment on battery power for not less than 90 in mutes 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 197 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LSD Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 198 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " FrTTi' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to rk ff.,I lk,ff., I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD V,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 11 applies to existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of the code and is intended to ensure a mini- mum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying existing buildings by providing for alterations to such buildings that do not comply with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code° The provisions address general fire safety features such as requirements for fire alarm systems in some existing buildings and general means of egress, and include a section dedicated to existing Group 1-2 occupan- cies SECTION 1101 GENERAL 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this code 1101.2 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide a min- imum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying existing buildings by providing minimum construction requirements where such existing buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code. 1101.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 and the International Building Code 1101.4 Owner notification. When a building is found to be in noncompliance with this chapter, the fire code official shall duly notify the owner of the building Upon receipt of such notice, the owner shall, subject to the following time limits, take necessary actions to comply with the provisions of this chapter 1101.4.1 Construction documents. Construction docu- ments necessary to comply with this chapter shall be com- pleted and submitted within a time schedule approved by the fire code official. 1101.4.2 Completion of work Work necessary to comply with this chapter shall be completed within a time sched- ule approved by the fire code official 1101.4.3 Extension of time. The fire code official is authorized to grant necessary extensions of time where it can be shown that the specified time periods are not physi- cally practical or pose an undue hardship The granting of an extension of tune for compliance shall be based on the showing of good cause and subject to the filing of an acceptable systematic plan of correction with the fire code officiaz SECTION 1102 DEFINITIONS 1102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 DUTCH DOOR. EXISTING. SECTION 1103 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1103.1 Required construction. Existing buildings shall comply with not less than the minimum provisions specified in Table 1103 1 and as further enumerated in Sections 1103 2 through 1103 10 The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to allow the elimination of fire protection systems or a reduction in the level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed in accordance with previously adopted codes Exceptions: Where a change in fire -resistance rating has been approved in accordance with Section 501 2 or 802 6 of the International Existing Building Code. 2 Group U occupancies 1103.1.1 Historic buildings. Facilities designated as his- toric buildings shall develop a fire protection plan in accordance with NFPA 914 The fire protection plans shall comply with the maintenance and availability provisions in Sections 404 3 and 404 4 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing buildings other than Group R-3, that do ' not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders in the building based on existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following 1 Where an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510 1, Exception 1 2 Within a time frame established by the adopting author- ity Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed 1103.3 Existing elevators. In other than Group R-3, existing elevators, escalators and moving walks shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1103 3 1 and 1103 3 2 1103.3.1 Elevators, escalators and moving walks. Exist- ing elevators, escalators and moving walks in Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies and serving ambulatory care I facilities shall comply with ASN E A17 3 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 199 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1103.3.2 Elevator emergency operation. Existing eleva- tors with a travel distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or more above or below the main floor or other level of a building and intended to serve the needs of emergency personnel for fire -fighting or rescue purposes shall be provided with emergency operation in accordance with ASNE A17 3 Exceptions: 1 Buildings without occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above or 25 feet (7620 mm) below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access where protected at the elevator shaft openings with additional fire doors in accor- dance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and where all of the following conditions are met 1 1 The doors shall be provided with vision panels of approved fire protection rated glazing so located as to furnish clear vision of the approach to the elevator Such glazing shall not exceed 100 square inches (0 065 m') in area 1 2 The doors shall be held open but be auto- matic -closing by activation of a fire alarm initiating device installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 as for Phase I Emergency Recall Operation, and shall be located at each floor served by the elevator, in the associated elevator machine room, control space, or control room, and in the elevator hoistway, where sprinklers are located in those hoistways 13 The doors, when closed, shall have signs visible from the approach area stating WHEN THESE DOORS ARE CLOSED OR IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR USE EXIT STAIR- WAYS 2 Buildings without occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above or 25 feet (7620 mm) below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access where provided with automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 3 Freight elevators in buildings provided with both automatic sprinkler systems installed in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and not less than one ASNE 17 3-compliant elevator serving the same floors Elimination of previously installed Phase I emergency recall or Phase II emergency in -car systems shall not be permitted 1103.4 Vertical openings. Interior vertical openings, mclud- mg but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a build- ing, shall be enclosed or protected as specified in Sections 1103 4 1 through 1103 4 10 TABLE 1103.1 OCCUPANCY AND USE REQUIREMENTS' OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION Atrium or covered Under - ground (eontinued) 200 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET)pu�rvant to I ( S I.�, x Affievo ,A IcC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—tho[vs3 ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TABLE 1103.1 OCCUPANCY AND USE REQUIREMENTS' —continued OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION "■1�11�1�1� R = The building is required to comply a Existing buildings shall comply with the sections identified as "Required' (R) based on occupancy classification or use, or both, whichever is applicable b Only applies to Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies as established by the adopting ordinance or legislation of the jurisdiction c Only applies to Group A-2 occupancies where alcoholic beverages are consumed 1103.4.1 Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies. In Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting two or more stories shall be protected with 1-hour fire - resistance -rated construction Exceptions: 1 In Group I-2, unenclosed vertical openings not exceeding two connected stories and not con- cealed within the building construction shall be permitted as follows 1 1 The unenclosed vertical openings shall be separated from other unenclosed vertical openings serving other floors by a smoke barrier 1 2 The unenclosed vertical openings shall be separated from corridors by smoke parti- tions 1 3 The unenclosed vertical openings shall be separated from other fire or smoke com- partments on the same floors by a smoke barrier 1 4 On other than the lowest level, the unen- closed vertical openings shall not serve as a required means of egress 2 In Group I-2, atriums connecting three or more stories shall not require 1-hour fire -resistance - rated construction where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 201 I " ' (Aryaght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( Lie A, ._to e^® ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtOy «odomo-by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd M glo— ody mpyncg and ,yodwg L-IRIS Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR DISIRIRTHON IS VIOLATION 01 THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS installed in accordance with Section 903 3, and all of the following conditions are met 21 For other than existing approved atriums with a smoke control system, where the atrium was constructed and is maintained in accordance with the code in effect at the time the atrium was created, the atrium shall have a smoke control system that is in compliance with Section 909 22 Glass walls forming a smoke partition or a glass -block wall assembly shall be per- mitted where in compliance with Conch- tion221 or222 2 2 1 Glass walls forming a smoke partition shall be permitted where all of the following condi- tions are met 2 2 1 1 Automatic sprinklers are provided along both sides of the sep- aration wall and doors, or on the room side only if there is not a walkway or occupied space on the atrium side 2 2 1 2 The sprinklers shall be not more than 12 inches (305 mm) away from the face of the glass and at intervals along the glass of not greater than 72 inches (1829 mm) 22 13 Windows in the glass wall shall be non - operating type 2 2 1 4 The glass wall and win- dows shall be installed in a gasketed frame in a manner that the fram- ing system deflects without breaking (load - mg) the glass before the sprinkler system oper- ates 2 2 1 5 The sprmkler system shall be designed so that the entire surface of the glass is wet upon activation of the sprmkler system without obstruction 2 2 2 A fire barrier is not required where a glass -block wall assem- bly complying with Section 2110 of the International Build- ing Code and having a '/q hour fire protection rating is pro- vided 2 3 Where doors are provided in the glass wall, they shall be either self -closing or automatic -closing and shall be con- structed to resist the passage of smoke 3 In Group I-3 occupancies, exit stairways or ramps and exit access stairways or ramps con- structed in accordance with Section 408 in the International Builckng Code. 1103.4.2 Three to five stories. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting three to five stories shall be protected by either 1-hour fire - resistance -rated construction or an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 Exceptions: 1 Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies 2 Vertical opening protection is not required for open parking garages 3 Vertical opening protection for escalators shall be in accordance with Section 1103 4 5, 1103 4 6 or 110347 4 Exit access stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Section 1103 4 8 1103.4.3 More than five stories. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than five stories shall be protected by 1-hour fire - resistance -rated construction Exceptions: 1 Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies 2 Vertical opening protection is not required for open parking garages 3 Vertical opening protection for escalators shall be in accordance with Section 1103 4 5, 1103 4 6 or 110347 4 Exit access stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Section 1103 4 8 1103.4.4 Atriums and covered malls. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings in a covered mall bwldmg or a bwldmg with an atrium shall be protected by either 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction or an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 Exceptions: 1 Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies 2 Vertical opening protection is not required for open parking garages 202 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS Exit access stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Section 1103 4 8 1103.4.5 Escalators in Group B and M occupancies. In Group B and M occupancies, escalators creating vertical openings connecting any number of stories shall be pro- tected by either 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction or an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 installed throughout the building, with a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers around the escalator opening 1103.4.6 Escalators connecting four or fewer stories. In other than Group B and M occupancies, escalators creat- ing vertical openings connecting four or fewer stories shall be protected by either 1-hour fire -resistance -rated con- struction or an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 shall be installed throughout the building, and a draft curtain with closely spaced sprinklers shall be installed around the escalator opening 1103.4.7 Escalators connecting more than four stories. In other than Group B and M occupancies, escalators cre- ating vertical openings connecting five or more stories shall be protected by 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construc- tion 1103.4.8 Occupancies other than Groups I-2 and I-3. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not com- ply with one of the conditions listed in this section shall be protected by 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction 1 Exit access stairways and ramps that serve, or atmo- spherically communicate between, only two stories Such interconnected stories shall not be open to other stories 2 In Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps connecting four stories or less serving and contained within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/work unit 3 Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, where the area of the vertical opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the stairway or ramp, and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers in accor- dance with NFPA 13 In other than Group B and M occupancies, this provision is limited to openings that do not connect more than four stories 4 Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium complying with the provisions of Section 404 of the International Building Code 5 Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking garage 6 Exit access stairways and ramps serving open-air seating complying with the exit access travel dis- tance requirements of Section 1029 7 of the Interna- honal Builckng Code 7 Exit access stairways and ramps serving the bal- cony, gallery or press box and the main assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of reli- gious worship, auditoriums and sports facilities 1103.4.9 Waste and linen chutes. In Group I-2 occupan- cies, existing waste and linen chutes shall comply with Sections 1103 4 9 1 through 1103 4 9 5 1103.4.9.1 Enclosure. Chutes shall be enclosed with 1- hour fire -resistance -rated construction Opening protec- tives shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and have a fire protection rating of not less thanl hour 1103.4.9.2 Chute intakes. Chute intakes shall comply with Section 1103 4 9 2 1 or 1103 4 9 2 2 1103.4.9.2.1 Chute intake direct from corridor. Where intake to chutes is direct from a corridor, the intake opening shall be equipped with a chute -intake door in accordance with Section 716 of the Interna- tional Building Code and having a fire protection rating of not less than 1 hour 1103.4.9.2.2 Chute intake via a chute -intake room. Where the intake to chutes is accessed through a chute -intake room, the room shall be enclosed with 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construc- tion Opening protectives for the intake room shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the Interna- tional Builckng Code and have a fire protection rat- ing of not less than'/q hour Opening protectives for the chute enclosure shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 1103 4 9 1 1103.4.9.3 Automatic sprinkler system. Chutes shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903 2 11 2 1103.4.9.4 Chute discharge rooms. Chutes shall ter- mmate in a dedicated chute discharge room Such rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction Opening protectives shall be in accor- dance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and have a fire protection rating of not less than 1 hour 1103.4.9.5 Chute discharge protection. Chute dis- charges shall be equipped with a self -closing or auto- matic -closing opening protective in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and having a fire protection rating of not less than 1 hour 1103.4.10 Flue -fed incinerators. Existing flue -fed incin- erator rooms and associated flue shafts shall be protected with 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction and shall not have other vertical openings connected with the space other than the associated flue Opening protectives shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the International Build- ing Code and have a fire protection rating of not less than 1 hour 1103.5 Sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103 5 1 through 1103 5 4 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 203 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1103.5.1 Group A-2. Where alcoholic beverages are con- sumed in a Group A-2 occupancy having an occupant load of 300 or more, the fire area containing the Group A-2 occupancy shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 1103.5.2 Group I-2. In Group I-2, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with Section 11059 1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103 5 2, existing buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the adopting ordinance [DATE BY WHICH SPRINKLER SYS- TEM MUST BE INSTALLED]. 1103.5.4 Pyroxylin plastics. An automatic sprinkler sys- tem shall be provided throughout existing buildings where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufac- tured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) Vaults located within buildings for the storage of raw pyroxylin shall be protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system capable of discharg- ing 1 66 gallons per mmute per square foot (68 L/min/m ) over the area of the vault 1103.6 Standpipes. Existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905 where required in Sections 1103 6 1 and 1103 6 2 The fire code official is authorized to approve the installation of man- ual standpipe systems to achieve compliance with this section where the responding fire department is capable of providing the required hose flow at the highest standpipe outlet 1103.6.1 Existing multiple -story buildings. Existing buildings with occupied floors located more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access or more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) below the high- est level of fire department access shall be equipped with standpipes 1103.6.2 Existing helistops and heliports. Existing buildings with a rooftop helistop or heliport located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located shall be equipped with standpipes in accordance with Section 2007 5 1103.7 Fire alarm systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing bwldmgs and structures in accor- dance with Sections 1103 7 1 through 1103 7 6 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907 5 unless other requirements are provided by other sections of this code Exception: Occupancies with an existing, previously approved fire alarm system 1103.7.1 Group E. A fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group E occupancies in accordance with Sec- tion 907 2 3 Exceptions: 1 A manual fire alarm system is not required in a building with a maximum area of 1,000 square feet (93 m') that contains a single classroom and is located not closer than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from another building 2 A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load less than 50 1103.7.2 Group I-1. An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group I-1 facilities in accordance with Section 907 2 6 1 Exception: Where each sleeping room has a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior egress bal- cony that leads directly to the exits in accordance with Section 1021, and the building is not more than three stories in height 1103.7.3 Group I-2. In Group I-2, an automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with Section 1105 10 1103.7.4 Group I-3. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group I-3 occupancies in accordance with Section 907 2 6 3 1103.7.5 Group R-1. A fire alarm system and smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group R-1 occupan- cies in accordance with Sections 1103 7 5 1 through 11037521 1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 hotels and motels more than three stories or with more than 20 sleeping units. Exceptions: 1 Buildings less than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces are separated by 1-hour fire -resistance -rated con- struction and each sleeping unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard 2 Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where the following conditions are met 2 1 The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 2 2 The notification appliances will acti- vate upon sprinkler water flow 2 3 Not less than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved loca- tion 1103.7.5.1.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel auto- matic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 hotels and motels throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping rooms not equipped with an approved 204 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill [ [ CCopyright@ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 Exception: An automatic smoke detection sys- tem is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit 1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm sys- tem that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses Exception: Buildings less than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces are separated by 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construc- tion and each sleeping unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard 1103.7.5.2.1 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping units not equipped with an approved supervised sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 Exception: Buildings equipped with single -sta- tion smoke alarms meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 907 2 10 1 and where the fire alarm system includes not less than one man- ual fire alarm box per floor arranged to initiate the alarm 1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units. Exceptions: 1 Where each living unit is separated from other contiguous living units by fire barriers having a fire -resistance rating of not less than'/q hour, and where each living unit has either its own indepen- dent exit or its own independent stairway or ramp discharging at grade 2 A separate fire alarm system is not required in buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 and having a local alarm to notify all occupants 3 A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwell- ing units and are protected by an approved auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open- ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1027 6, Exception 3 4 A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwell- ing units, do not exceed three stories in height and comply with both of the following 41 Each dwelling unit is separated from other contiguous dwelling units by fire barriers having afire -resistance rating of not less than'/q hour 42 Each dwelling unit is provided with hard- wired, interconnected smoke alarms as required for new construction in Section 907210 1103.8 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms. Single - and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in exist- ing Group I-1 and R occupancies in accordance with Sections 1103 8 1 through 1103 8 3 1103.8.1 Where required. Existing Group I-1 and R occupancies shall be provided with single -station smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907 2 10 Interconnec- tion and power sources shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 1103 8 2 and 1103 8 3, respectively Exceptions: 1 Where the code that was in effect at the time of construction required smoke alarms and smoke alarms complying with those requirements are already provided 2 Where smoke alarms have been installed in occu- pancies and dwellings that were not required to have them at the time of construction, additional smoke alarms shall not be required provided that the existing smoke alarms comply with require- ments that were in effect at the time of installa- tion 3 Where smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute for smoke alarms 1103.8.2 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling or sleeping unit the smoke alarms shall be inter- connected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed Exceptions: 1 Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs or con- struction of any kind 2 Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 205 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement avail- able that could provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes 1103.8.3 Power source. Single -station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring pro- vided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with bat- tery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batter- ies are low Wiring shall be permanent and without a dis- connecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection Exceptions: 1 Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing buildings where construction is not taking place 2 Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that are not served from a commercial power source 3 Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing areas of buildings undergo - mg alterations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available that could pro- vide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes 1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in existing dwelling units and sleeping units where those units include any of the conditions identified in Sections 9151 2 through 9151 6 The carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the locations specified in Section 915 2 and the installation shall be in accordance with Section 9154 Exceptions: 1 Carbon monoxide alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated where the code that was in effect at the time of construction did not require carbon mon- oxide detectors to be provided 2 Carbon monoxide alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in dwelling units that are not served from a commercial power source 3 A carbon monoxide detection system in accordance with Section 915 5 shall be an acceptable alternative to carbon monoxide alarms 1103.10 Medical gases. Medical gases stored and transferred in health -care -related facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 53 SECTION 1104 MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1104.1 General. Means of egress in existing buildings shall comply with the minimum egress requirements where speci- fled in Table 1103 1 as further enumerated in Sections 1104 2 through 1104 25, and the building code that applied at the time of construction Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with the building code that applied at the time of con- struction, the most restrictive provision shall apply Existing buildings that were not required to comply with a building code at the time of construction shall comply with the mim- mum egress requirements where specified in Table 1103 1 as further enumerated in Sections 1104 2 through 1104 25 1104.2 Elevators, escalators and moving walks. Elevators, escalators and moving walks shall not be used as a compo- nent of a required means of egress. Exceptions: 1 Elevators used as an accessible means of egress where allowed by Section 1009 4 2 Previously approved elevators, escalators and mov- ing walks in existing buildings 1104.3 Exit sign illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated The face of an exit sign illumnated from an external source shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot-candles (54 lux) Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance and be listed for the purpose Exception: Approved self -luminous signs that provide evenly illuminated letters shall have a minimum lumi- nance of 0 06 foot -lamberts (0 21 cd/m ) 1104.4 Power source. Where emergency illumination is required in Section 1104 5, exit signs shall be visible under emergency illumination conditions Exception: Approved signs that provide continuous illu- mination independent of external power sources are not required to be connected to an emergency electrical sys- tem 1104.5 Illumination emergency power. Where means of egress illumination is provided, the power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electrical supply In the event of power supply fail- ure, illumination shall be automatically provided from an emergency system for the following occupancies where such occupancies require two or more means of egress 1 Group A having 50 or more occupants Exception: Assembly occupancies used exclu- sively as a place of worship and having an occupant load of less than 300 2 Group B buildings three or more stories in height, bwldmgs with 100 or more occupants above or below a level of exit discharge serving the occupants or build- ings with 1,000 or more total occupants 3 Group E in interior exit access and exit stairways and ramps, corridors, windowless areas with student occu- pancy, shops and laboratories 4 Group F having more than 100 occupants Exception: Buildings used only during daylight hours and that are provided with windows for natu- ral light in accordance with the International Build- ing Code 206 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 5 Group I 6 Group M Exception: Buildings less than 3,000 square feet (279 m) in gross sales area on one story only, excluding mezzanines 7 Group R-1 Exception: Where each sleeping unit has direct access to the outside of the building at grade 8 Group R-2 Exception: Where each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has direct access to the outside of the building at grade 1104.5.1 Emergency power duration and installation. Emergency power for means of egress illumination shall be provided in accordance with Section 1203 In other than Group I-2, emergency power shall be provided for not less than 60 minutes for systems requiring emergency power 1104.6 Guards. Guards complying with this section shall be provided at the open sides of means of egress that are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below 1104.6.1 Height of guards. Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high Exceptions: 1 Existing guards on the open side of exit access and exit stairways and ramps shall be not less than 30 inches (760 mm) high 2 Existing guards within dwelling units shall be not less than 36 inches (910 mm) high 3 Existing guards in assembly seating areas 1104.6.2 Opening limitations. Open guards shall have balusters or ornamental patterns such that a 6-mch-diame- ter (152 mm) sphere cannot pass through any opening up to a height of 34 inches (864 mm) Exceptions: 1 At elevated walking surfaces for access to, and use of, electrical, mechanical or plumbing sys- tems or equipment, guards shall have balusters or be of solid materials such that a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) cannot pass through any opening 2 In occupancies in Group I-3, F, H or S, the clear distance between intermediate rails measured at right angles to the rails shall not exceed 21 inches (533 mm) 3 Approved existing open guards ' 1104.7 Size of doors. The required capacity of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) Where this section requires a minimum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) The minimum clear opening height of doorways shall be 80 inches (2032 mm) Exceptions: 1 The minimum and maximum width shall not apply to door openings that are not part of the required means of egress in occupancies in Group R-2 and R-3 units that are not required to be an Accessible Type A unit or Type B unit 2 Door openings to storage closets less than 10 square feet (0 93 m) in area shall not be hmtied by the minimum clear opening width 3 The width of door leaves in revolving doors that comply with Section 1010 1 4 1 shall not be lim- ited 4 The maximum width of door leaves in power - operated doors that comply with Section 1010 1 4 2 shall not be limited 5 Door openings within a dwelling unit shall have a minimum clear opening height of 78 inches (1981 mm) 6 In dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, exterior door openings, other than the required exit door, shall have a minimum clear opening height of 76 inches (1930 mm) 7 Exit access doors serving a room not larger than 70 square feet (65 m) shall have a minmum door leaf width of 24 inches (610 mm) 8 The minimum clear opening width shall not apply to doors for nonaccessible showers or sauna com- partments 9 The minimum clear opening width shall not apply to the doors for nonaccessible toilet stalls 10 Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the floor 1104.7.1 Group I-2. In Group I-2 occupancies, means of egress doors where used for the movement of beds shall provide a mimmum clear opening width of 41'/ inches (1054 mm) Doors serving as means of egress doors and not used for movement of beds shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) 1104.7.2 Ambulatory care. In ambulatory care facilities, doors serving as means of egress from patient treatment rooms shall provide a mimmum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) 1104.8 Opening force for doors. The opening force for mte- nor side -swinging doors without closers shall not exceed a 5- pound (22 I) force The opening forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door in a closed position For other side -swing- ing, sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall release when subjected to a force of not more than 15 pounds (66I) The door shall be set in motion when subjected to a force not exceeding 30 pounds (133 I) The door shall swing to a full - open position when subjected to a force of not more than 50 pounds (222I) Forces shall be applied to the latch side 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 207 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1104.9 Revolving doors. Revolving doors shall comply with the following 1 A revolving door shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the foot or top of stairways or escalators A dispersal area shall be provided between the stair- ways or escalators and the revolving doors 2 The revolutions per minute for a revolving door shall not exceed those shown in Table 1104 9 3 Each revolving door shall have a conforming side - hinged swinging door in the same wall as the revolving door and within 10 feet (3048 mm) Exceptions: A revolving door is permitted to be used without an adjacent swinging door for street -floor elevator lob- bies provided that a stairway, escalator or door from other parts of the building does not discharge through the lobby and the lobby does not have any occupancy or use other than as a means of travel between elevators and a street 2 Existing revolving doors where the number of revolving doors does not exceed the number of swinging doors within 20 feet (6096 mm) TABLE 1104.9 REVOLVING DOOR SPEEDS INSIDE DIAMETER (feet -inches) POWER -DRIVEN -TYPE SPEED CONTROL (rpm) MANUAL -TYPE SPEED CONTROL (rpm) 6-6 11 12 7-0 10 11 7-6 9 11 8-0 9 10 8-6 8 9 9-0 8 9 9-6 7 8 10-0 7 8 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min, 1 foot= 304 8 min 1104.9.1 Egress component. A revolving door used as a component of a means of egress shall comply with Section 1104 9 and all of the following conditions 1 Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than 50 percent of the required egress capacity 2 Each revolving door shall be credited with not more than a 50-person capacity 3 Revolving doors shall be capable of being collapsed when a force of not more than 130 pounds (578 N) is applied within 3 inches (76 mm) of the outer edge of a wing 1104.10 Stair dimensions for existing stairways. Existing stairways in buildings shall be permitted to remain if the rise does not exceed 8'/q inches (210 mm) and the run is not less than 9 inches (229 mm) Existing stairways can be rebuilt Exception: Other stairways approved by the fire code official 1104.10.1 Dimensions for replacement stairways. The replacement of an existing stairway in a structure shall not be required to comply with the new stairway requirements of Section 1011 where the existing space and construction will not allow a reduction in pitch or slope 1104.11 Winders. Existing winders shall be allowed to remain in use if they have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) and a mnimum tread depth of 9 inches (229 mm) at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the narrowest edge 1104.12 Curved stairways. Existing curved stairways shall be allowed to continue in use, provided that the minimum depth of tread is 10 inches (254 mm) and the smallest radius shall be not less than twice the width of the stairway 1104.13 Stairway handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on at least one side Handrails shall be located so that all por- tions of the stairway width required for egress capacity are witlun 44 inches (1118 mm) of a handrail Exception: Aisle stairs provided with a center handrail are not required to have additional handrails 1104.13.1 Height. Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosmgs, shall be uniform, not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 42 inches (1067 mm) 1104.14 Slope of ramps. Ramp runs utilized as part of a means of egress shall have a running slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope) The slope of other ramps shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12 5-percent slope) 1104.15 Width of ramps. Existing ramps are pennitted to have a minimum width of 30 inches (762 mm) but not less than the width required for the number of occupants served as determined by Section 1005 1 In Group I-2, ramps serving as a means of egress and used for the movement of patients in beds shall comply with Section 1105 6 3 [BE] 1104.16 Fire escape stairways. Fire escape stairways shall comply with Sections 1104 16 1 through 1104 16 7 [BE] 1104.16.1 Existing means of egress. Fire escape stairways shall be pennitted in existing buildings but shall not constitute more than 50 percent of the required exit capacity [BE] 1104.16.2 Opening protectives. Doors and win- dows within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire escape stairways shall be protected with '/q hour opening protectives Exception: Opening protectives shall not be required in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system [BE] 1104.16.3 Dimensions. Fire escape stairways shall meet the minimum width, capacity, riser height and tread depth as specified in Section 1104 10 [BE] 1104.16.4 Access. Access to a fire escape stairway from a corridor shall not be through an intervening room Access to a fire escape stairway shall be from a door or window meeting the criteria of Section 1005 1 Access to a fire escape stairway shall be directly to a balcony, landing or platform These shall not be higher than the floor or window sill level and not lower than 8 inches (203 mm) below the floor level or 18 inches (457 mm) below the window sill 208 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMEoff . AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS [BE] 1104.16.5 Materials and strength. Components of fire escape stairways shall be constructed of noncombusti- ble materials Fire escape stairways and balcomes shall support the dead load plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot (4 78 kN/m) Fire escape stair- ways and balcomes shall be provided with a top and mter- mediate handrail on each side [BE] 1104.16.5.1 Examination. Fire escape stairways and balconies shall be examined for structural ade- quacy and safety in accordance with Section 1104 16 5 by a registered design professional or others acceptable to the fire code official every 5 years, or as required by the fire code official An inspection report shall be sub- mitted to the fire code official after such examination [BE] 1104.16.6 Termination. The lowest balcony shall not be more than 18 feet (5486 mm) from the ground Fire escape stairways shall extend to the ground or be provided with counterbalanced stairs reaching the ground Exception: For fire escape stairways serving 10 or fewer occupants, an approved fire escape ladder is allowed to serve as the termination [BE] 1104.16.7 Maintenance. Fire escape stairways shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times and shall be maintained in good working order 1104.17 Corridor construction. Corridors serving an occu- pant load greater than 30 and the openings therein shall pro- vide an effective barrier to resist the movement of smoke Transoms, louvers, doors and other openings shall be kept closed or be self -closing In Group I-2, corridors in areas housing patient sleeping or care rooms shall comply with Section 1105 5 Exceptions: 1 Corridors in occupancies other than in Group H, that are equipped throughout with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system 2 Corridors in occupancies in Group E where each room utilized for instruction or assembly has not less than one-half of the required means of egress doors opening directly to the exterior of the building at ground level 3 Corridors that are in accordance with the Interna- honal Builckng Code 1104.17.1 Corridor openings. Openings in corridor walls shall comply with the requirements of the International Building Code Exceptions: 1 Where 20-minute fire door assemblies are required, solid wood doors not less than 1 75 inches (44 mm) thick or insulated steel doors are allowed 2 Openings protected with fixed wire glass set in steel frames 3 Openings covered with 0 5-inch (12 7 mm) gyp- sum wallboard or 0 75-inch (19 1 mm) plywood on the room side 4 Opening protection is not required where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system 1104.18 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that dead ends do not exceed the limits specified in Table 1104 18 Exceptions: 1 A dead-end corridor shall not be limited in length where the length of the dead-end corridor is less than 2 5 times the least width of the dead-end com- dor 2 In existing buildings, existing dead-end corridors shall be permitted to comply with lengths estab- lished in Section 805 6 of the International Existing Building Code Any newly constructed dead-end corridors within an existing building shall be limited to the lengths allowed by the International Building Code 1104.19 Exit access travel distance. Exits shall be located so that the maximum length of exit access travel, measured from the most remote point to an approved exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel, does not exceed the distances given in Table 1104 18 1104.20 Common path of egress travel. The common path of egress travel shall not exceed the distances given in Table 1104 18 1104.21 Stairway discharge identification. An interior exit stairway or ramp that continues below its level of exit dis- charge shall be arranged and marked to make the direction of egress to a public way readily identifiable Exception: Stairways that continue one-half story beyond their levels of exit discharge need not be provided with barriers where the exit discharge is obvious 1104.22 Exterior stairway protection. Exterior exit stair- ways shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1027 6 Openings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces Exceptions: 1 Separation from the interior of the building is not required for buildings that are two stories or less above grade where the level of exit discharge serv- ing such occupancies is the first story above grade 2 Separation from the interior of the building is not required where the exterior stairway is served by an exterior balcony that connects two remote exterior stairways or other approved exits, with a perimeter that is not less than 50 percent open To be consid- ered open, the opening shall be not less than 50 per- cent of the height of the enclosing wall, with the top of the opening not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the top of the balcony 3 Separation from the interior of the building is not required for an exterior stairway located in a build- ing or structure that is permitted to have unen- closed interior stairways in accordance with Section 1023 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 209 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TABLE 1104.18 COMMON PATH, DEAD-END AND TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMITS (by occupancy) OCCUPANCY COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL LIMIT DEAD-END LIMIT EGRESS ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMIT Unsprinkleretl (feet) Sprinkleretl (feet) Unsprinkleretl (feet) Sprinkleretl (feet) Unsprinkleretl (feet) Sprinkleretl (feet) Group A 75 20/75 20' 20' 200 250 Group B 759 100 50 50 200 300 Group E 75 75 20 50 200 250 Group F-1, S-1 759 100 50 50 200` 250° Group F-2,S-2 759 100 50 50 300 400 Group H-1 25 25 0 0 75 75 Group H-2 50 100 0 0 75 100 Group H-3 50 100 20 20 100 150 Group H-4 75 75 20 20 150 175 Group H-5 75 75 20 50 150 200 Group I-1 75 75 20 50 200 250 Group I-2 Notes d, e, f Notes d, e, f Note e Note e 150 200 Group I-3 100 100 NR NR 150 200 Group I-4 NR NR 20 20 200 250 Group M 75 100 50 50 200 250' Group R-1 75 75 50 50 200 250 Group R-2 75 125 50 50 200 250 Group R-3 NR NR NR NR NR NR Group RA NR NR NR NR NR NR Group U 759 100 20 50 300 400 NR = No Requirements For SI 1 foot =3048 mm, 1 square foot =0 0929 m' a See Section 1029 9 5 for dead-end aisles in Group A occupancies b This dimension is for the total travel distance, assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums For travel distance within the room, and from the room exit access door to the exit, see the appropriate occupancy chapter c See Section 412 7 of the International Building Code for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars d Separation of exit access doors within a care recipient sleeping room, or any suite that includes care recipient sleeping rooms, shall comply with Section 1105 5 6 e In smoke compartments containing care recipient sleeping rooms and treatment rooms, dead-end condors shall comply with Section 1105 5 5 f In Group I-2, Condition 2, care recipient sleeping rooms or any suite that includes care recipient sleeping rooms shall complywlth Section 1105 6 g Where a tenant space in Group B, S and U occupancies has an occupant load of not more than 30, the length of a common path of egress travel shall not be more than 100 feet It Where the building, or portion of the building, is limited to one story and the height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceding or roof slab or deck is 24 feet or more, the exit access travel rLstance is increased to 400 feet l For covered and open malls, the exit access travel distance is increased to 400 feet Separation from the open-ended corridors of the building is not required for exterior stairways pro- vided that 41 The open-ended corridors comply with Sec- tion 1020 42 The open-ended corridors are connected on each end to an exterior exit stairway com- plying with Section 1027 43 At any location in an open-ended comdor where a change of direction exceeding 45 degrees (0 79 rad) occurs, a clear opening of not less than 35 square feet (3 m) or an exte- rior stairway shall be provided Where clear openings are provided, they shall be located so as to mimmize the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases 1104.23 Minimum aisle width. The mimmum clear width of aisles shall comply with the following I 1 Forty-two inches (1067 mm) for stepped aisles having seating on each side Exception: Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the stepped aisle serves fewer than 50 seats 2 Tlurty-six inches (914 mm) for stepped aisles having seating on only one side Exceptions: 1 Thirty inches (760 mm) for catchment areas serving not more than 60 seats 210 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Co Oo'EIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I (MPTITrITITIRR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths[TAodomo,, m At6s Tepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and ,yodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY UNAUTHO OLDER REPROD UCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stepped aisle handrail and seating where a stepped aisle does not serve more than five rows on one side 3 Twenty inches (508 mm) between a stepped aisle hand- rail or guard and seating where the aisle is subdivided by a mid -aisle handrail 4 Forty-two inches (1067 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on both sides Exceptions: 1 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the aisle serves fewer than 50 seats 2 Thirty inches (760 mm) where the aisle serves fewer than 15 seats and does not serve as part of an accessible route 5 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on only one side Exception: Thirty inches (760 mm) for catchment areas serving not more than 60 seats and not serving as part of an accessible route 6 In Group I-2, where aisles are used for movement of patients in beds, aisles shall comply with Section 110567 1104.24 Stairway floor number signs. Existing stairways shall be marked in accordance with Section 1023 9 1104.25 Egress path markings. Existing high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I, M and R-1 occupancies shall be provided with luminous egress path markings in accordance with Sec- tion 1025 Exception: Open, unenclosed stairwells in historic build- ings designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program SECTION 1105 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING GROUP 1-2 1105.1 General. Existing Group I-2 shall meet all of the fol- lowing requirements 1 The minimum fire safety requirements in Section 1103 2 The minimum mean of egress requirements in Section 1104 3 The additional egress and construction requirements in Section 1105 Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with the con- struction requirements that applied at the time of construc- tion, the most restrictive provision shall apply 1105.2 Applicability. The provisions of Sections 1105 3 through 1105 8, 1105 10 and 1105 11 shall apply to the exist - mg Group I-2 fire area 1105.3 Construction. Group I-2, Condition 2 shall not be located on a floor level higher than the floor level limitation in Table 1105 3 based on the type of construction 1105.4 Incidental uses in existing Group I-2. Incidental uses associated with and located within existing single -occu- pancy or mixed -occupancy Group I-2 bwldmgs and that gen- erally pose a greater level of risk to such occupancies shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1105 4 1 through 1105 4 3 2 1 Incidental uses in Group I-2 occupancies are limited to those listed in Table 1105 4 1105.4.1 Occupancy classification. Incidental uses shall not be individually classified in accordance with Section 302 1 of the International Building Code Incidental uses shall be included in the building occupancies within which they are located 1105.4.2 Area limitations. Incidental uses shall not occupy more than 10 percent of the building area of the story in which they are located 1105.4.3 Separation and protection. The incidental uses listed in Table 1105 4 shall be separated from the rem am - der of the bwldmg or equipped with an automatic sprin- kler system, or both, in accordance with the provisions of that table 1105.4.3.1 Separation. Where Table 1105 4 specifies a fire -resistance -rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building in accordance with Section 509 4 1 of the International Building Code 1105.4.3.2 Protection. Where Table 1105 4 permits an automatic sprinkler system without a fire -resistance - rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke in accordance with Section 509 4 2 of the International Building Code 1105.4.3.2.1 Protection limitation. Except as other- wise specified in Table 1105 4 for certain incidental uses, where an automatic sprinkler system is pro- vided in accordance with Table 1105 4, only the space occupied by the incidental use need be equipped with such a system 1105.5 Corridor construction. In Group I-2, in areas hous- ing patient sleeping or care rooms, corridor walls and the opening protectwes therein shall provide a barrier designed to resist the passage of smoke in accordance with Sections 1105 5 1 through 1105 5 7 1105.5.1 Materials. The walls shall be of materials per- mitted by the building type of construction 1105.5.2 Fire -resistance rating. Unless required else- where in this code, corridor walls are not required to have a fire -resistance rating Corridor walls that were installed as fire -resistance -rated assemblies in accordance with the applicable codes under which the building was con- structed, remodeled or altered shall be maintained unless modified in accordance with the International Existing Building Code 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 211 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TABLE 1105.3 FLOOR LEVEL LIMITATIONS FOR GROUP 1-2, CONDITION 2 CONSTRUCTION TYPE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM ALLOWABLE FLOOR LEVEL' 1 2 3 4 or more IA Note b P P P P Note c P P P P IB Note b P P P P Note c P P P P IIA Note b P P P NP Note c P NP NP NP IIB Note b P P NP NP Note c NP NP NP NP IIIA Note b P P NP NP Note c P NP NP NP IIIB Note b P NP NP NP Note c NP NP NP NP IV Note b P P NP NP Note c NP NP NP NP VA Note b P P NP NP Note c NP NP NP NP VB Note b P NP NP NP Note c NP NP NP NP P=Permitted, NP=Not Permitted a Floor level shall be counted based on the number of stones above grade b The building is equipped throughoutwith an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 c The building is equippedwith an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 1105 8 1105.5.3 Corridor wall continuity. Comdor walls shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor below to one of the following 1 The underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above 2 The underside of a ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is constructed to limit the passage of sm oke 3 The underside of a lay -in ceiling system where the ceiling system is constructed to limit the passage of smoke and where the ceiling tiles weigh not less than 1 pound per square foot (4 88 kg/m') of tile 1105.5.4 Openings in corridor walls. Openings in corn- dor walls shall provide protection in accordance with Sec- tions 1105 5 4 1 through 1105 5 4 3 1105.5.4.1 Windows. Windows in comdor walls shall be sealed to limit the passage of smoke, or the window shall be automatic -closing upon detection of smoke, or the window opening shall be protected by an automatic closing device that closes upon detection of smoke Exception: In smoke compartments not containing patient sleeping rooms, pass -through windows or similar openings shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1105 5 4 3 1105.5.4.2 Doors. Doors in corndor walls shall com- ply with Sections 1105 5 4 2 1 through 1105 5 4 2 3 1105.5.4.2.1 Louvers. Doors in corndor walls shall not include louvers, transfer grills or similar open- ings Exception: Doors shall be permitted to have lou- vers, transfer grills or similar openings at toilet rooms or bathrooms, storage rooms that do not contain storage of flammable or combustible material, and storage rooms that are not required to be separated as incidental uses 1105.5.4.2.2 Corridor doors. Doors in corndor walls shall limit the transfer of smoke by complying with the following 1 Doors shall be constructed of not less than V/4 mch-thick (44 mm) solid bonded -core wood or capable of resisting fire not less than'/ hour Exception: Corridor doors in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system 2 Frames for side -hinged swinging doors shall have stops on the sides and top to limit trans- fer of smoke 3 Where provided, vision panels in doors shall be a fixed glass window assembly installed to limit the passage of smoke Existing wired glass panels with steel frames shall be permit- ted to remain in place 212 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyRgbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) pucrvant to i I (firill PETER 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths �TAodomoo.m AtOy �,bodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly opymg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TABLE 1105.4 INCIDENTAL USES IN EXISTING GROUP 1-2 OCCUPANCIES ROOM OR AREA SEPARATION AND/OR PROTECTION Furnace room where any piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system input Rooms with boilers where the largest piece of equipment is over 15 psi and 10 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system horsepower Refrigerant maclunery room 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Hydrogen fuel gas rooms, not classified as Group H 2 hours Incinerator rooms 2 hours and provide automatic spradder system Paint shops not classified as Group H 2 hours, or 1 hour and provide automatic sprinkler system Laboratories and vocational shops, not classified as Group H 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Laundry rooms over 100 square feet 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Patient rooms equipped with padded surfaces 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Physical plant maintenance shops 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Waste and linen collection rooms with containers with total volume of 10 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system cubic feet or greater Storage rooms greater than 100 square feet 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Stationary storage battery systems having a liquid electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons for flooded lead -acid, nickel cadmium or VRLA, or more than 2 hours 1,000 pounds for httuum-non and lith um metal polymer used for facility standby power, emergency power or umntermptable power supplies For SI 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 pound per square inch (psi) = 69 kft 1 British thermal unit (Btu) per hour= 0 293 watts, 1 horsepower =746 watts, 1 gallon =3 785 L 4 Door undercuts shall not exceed 1 inch (25 mm) 5 Doors shall be positive latching with devices that resist not less than 5 pounds (22 2 I) Roller latches are prohibited 6 Mail slots or similar openings shall be per mit- red in accordance with Section 1105 5 4 3 1105.5.4.2.3 Dutch doors. Where provided, dutch doors shall comply with Section 1105 5 4 2 2 In addition, dutch doors shall be equipped with latch - mg devices on either the top or bottom leaf to allow leaves to latch together The space between the leaves shall be protected with devices such as astragals to limit the passage of smoke 1105.5.4.2.4 Self- or automatic -closing doors. Where self- or automatic -closing doors are required, closers shall be maintained in operational condition 1105.5.4.3 Openings in corridor walls and doors. In other than smoke compartments containing patient sleeping rooms, mail slots, pass -through windows or similar openings shall not be required to be protected where the aggregate area of the openings between the corridor and a room are not greater than 80 square inches (51 613 mm) and are located with the top edge of any opening not higher than 48 inches above the floor 1105.5.5 Penetrations. The space around penetrating items shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of smoke 1105.5.6 Joints. Joints shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of smoke 1105.5.7 Ducts and air transfer openings. The space around a duct penetrating a smoke partition shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of smoke Air transfer openings in smoke partitions shall be provided with a smoke damper complying with Section 717 3 2 2 of the International Building Code Exception: Where the installation of a smoke damper will interfere with the operation of a required smoke control system in accordance with Section 909, approved alternative protection shall be utilized 1105.6 Means of egress. In addition to the means of egress requirements in Section 1104, Group I-2 facilities shall meet the means of egress requirements in Sections 1105 6 1 through 1105 6 7 1105.6.1 Size of door. Means of egress doors used for the movement of patients in beds shall provide a minimum clear width of 41'/2 inches (1054 mm) The height of the door opening shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) Exceptions: 1 Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum above the floor 2 In Group I-2, Condition 1, existing means of egress doors used for the movement of patients in beds that provide a minimum clear width of 32 inches (813 mm) shall be permitted to remain 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 213 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1105.6.2 Group I-2 occupancies. In Group I-2, where a door serves as an opening protective in a fire barrier, smoke barrier or fire wall and where the door is equipped with a hold -open device, such door shall automatically close upon any of the following conditions 1 Actuation of smoke detectors mitiating the hold - open device 2 Activation of the fire alarm system within the zone 3 Activation of an automatic sprinkler system within the zone 1105.6.3 Ramps. In areas where ramps are used for move- ment of patients in beds, the clear width of the ramp shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) 1105.6.4 Corridor width. In areas where corridors are used for movement of patients in beds, the clear width of the corridor shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) 1105.6.5 Dead-end corridors. In smoke compartments containing patient sleeping rooms and treatment rooms, dead-end corridors shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) unless approved by the fire code official 1105.6.6 Separation of exit access doors. Patient sleep- ing rooms, or any suite that includes patient sleeping rooms, of more than 1,000 square feet (92 9 m) shall have not less than two exit access doors placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-third of the length of the maxi- mum overall diagonal dimension of the patient sleeping room or suite to be served, measured in a straight line between exit access doors 1105.6.7 Aisles. In areas where aisles are used for move- ment of patients in beds, the clear width of the aisle shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) 1105.7 Smoke compartments. Smoke compartments shall be provided in existing Group I-2, Condition 2, in accordance with Sections 1105 7 1 through 1105 7 6 1105.7.1 Design. Smoke barriers shall be provided to sub- divide each story used for patients sleeping with an occu- pant load of more than 30 patients into not fewer than two smoke compartments 1105.7.1.1 Refuge areas. Refuge areas shall be pro- vided within each smoke compartment The size of the refuge area shall accommodate the occupants and care recipients from the adjoining smoke compartment Where a smoke compartment is adjoined by two or more smoke compartments, the minimum area of the refuge area shall accommodate the largest occupant load of the adjoining compartments The size of the refuge area shall provide the follow - mg 1 Not less than 30 net square feet (2 8 m') for each care recipient confined to a bed or stretcher 2 Not less than 15 square feet (1 4 m') for each res- ident in a Group I-2 using mobility assistance devices 3 Not less than 6 square feet (056 m) for each occupant not addressed in Items 1 and 2 Areas of spaces permitted to be included in the cal- culation of the refuge area are corridors, sleeping areas, treatment rooms, lounge or dining areas and other low - hazard areas 1105.7.2 Smoke barriers. Smoke barriers shall be con- structed in accordance with Section 709 of the Intema- tional Building Code Exceptions: 1 Existing smoke barriers are permitted to remain where the existing smoke barrier has a minimum fire -resistance rating of/ hour 2 Smoke barriers shall be permitted to term mate at an atrium enclosure in accordance with Section 404 6 of the International Building Code 1105.7.3 Opening protectives. Openings in smoke barri- ers shall be protected in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code Opening protectives shall have a mnimum fire protection rating of V, hour Exceptions: 1 Existing wired glass vision panels in doors shall be permitted to remain 2 Existing nonlabeled protection plates shall be I permitted to remain 1105.7.4 Penetrations. Penetrations of smoke barriers shall comply with the International Building Code Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction 1105.7.5 Joints. Joints made in or between smoke barriers shall comply with the International Building Code Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction 1105.7.6 Duct and air transfer openings. Penetrations in a smoke barrier by duct and au transfer openings shall comply with Section 717 of the International Building Code Exception: Where existing duct and air transfer open- ings in smoke barriers exist without smoke dampers, they shall be permitted to remain Any changes to exist - mg smoke dampers shall be submitted for review and approved in accordance with Section 717 of the Inter- national Building Code 1105.8 Group I-2 care suites. Care suites in existing Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies shall comply with Sections 407 4 4 through 407 4 4 6 2 of the International Building Code 1105.9 Group I-2 automatic sprinkler system. An auto- matic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be provided throughout the floor containing the Group I-2 fire area The sprinkler system shall be pro- I vided throughout the floor where the Group I-2 occupancy is located, on all floors between the Group I-2 occupancy fire I area and the level of exit cischarge, the level of exit dis- charge, and all floors below the level of exit discharge Exception: Floors classified as an open parking garage are I not required to be sprinklered 214 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1105.10 Group I-2 automatic fire alarm system. An auto- matic fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group I- 2 occupancies in accordance with Section 907 2 6 2 Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes in patient sleeping areas shall not be required at exits if located at all nurses' control stations or other constantly attended staff loca- tions, provided such that manual fire alarm boxes are visi- ble, are provided with ready access, and travel distances required in Section 907 4 2 1 are not exceeded 1105.11 Essential electrical systems. Essential electrical systems in Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies shall be in accordance with Sections 1105 11 1 and 1105 11 2 1105.11.1 Where required. Where required by NFPA 99, Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies shall be provided with an essential electrical system in accordance with NFPA 99 1105.11.2 Installation and duration. In Group I-2, Con- dition 2 occupancies, the installation and duration of oper- ation of existing essential electrical systems shall be based on a hazard vulnerability analysis conducted in accordance with NFPA 99 SECTION 1106 REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR OPERATIONS 1106.1 Tire storage yards. Existing tire storage yards shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Sections 1106 1 1 and 1106 1 2 1106.1.1 Access to piles. Access roadways shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of any point in the storage yard where storage piles are located not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from any storage pile 1106.1.2 Location within piles. Fire apparatus access roads shall be located within all pile clearances identified in Section 3405 4 and within all fire breaks required in Section 3405 5 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 215 I I1 I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 216 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER12 ENERGY SYSTEMS User note: About this chapter. Chapter 12 was added to address the current energy systems found in this code, and is provided for the introduction of a wide range of systems to generate and store energy in, on and adjacent to buildings and facilities The expansion of such energy systems is related to meeting today's energy, environmental and economic challenges Ensuring appropriate criteria to address the safety of such sys- tems in building and fire codes is an important part of protecting the public at large, building occupants and emergency responders More spe- cifically, this chapter addresses standby and emergency power, photovoltaic systems, fuel cell energy systems, battery storage systems and capacitor energy storage SECTION 1201 GENERAL 1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation, operation and maintenance of energy systems used for generating or storing energy It shall not apply to equipment associated with the generation, control, transfor- mation, transmission, or distribution of energy installations that is under the exclusive control of an electric utility or law- fully designated agency 1201.2 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment used in connection with energy systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 12 and NFPA 70 1201.3 Mixed system installation. Where approved, the aggregate kWh energy in a fire area shall not exceed the max- imum quantity specified for any of the energy systems in this chapter Where required by the fire code official, a hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided and approved in accor- dance with Section 104 7 2 to evaluate any potential adverse interaction between the various energy systems and technolo- gies SECTION 1202 DEFINITIONS 1202.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined m Chap- ter 2 BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE. BATTERY TYPES. Lead -acid battery. CAPACITOR ARRAY. CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM. CRITICAL CIRCUIT. EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY. STANDBY POWER SYSTEM. STATIONARY BATTERY ARRAY. ** SECTION 1203 EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS 1203.1 General. Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by this code or the International Building Code shall comply with Sections 1203 1 1 through 1203 1 9 1203.1.1 Stationary generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators required by this code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200 1203.1.2 Fuel line piping protection. Fuel lines supply- ing a generator set inside a high-rise building shall be sep- arated from areas of the building other than the room the generator is located in by an approved method, or an assembly that has a fire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours Where the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, the required fire -resistance rating shall be reduced to 1 hour 1203.1.3 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA III 1203.1.4 Load transfer. Emergency power systems shall automatically provide secondary power within 10 seconds after primary power is lost, unless specified otherwise in this code Standby power systems shall automatically pro- vide secondary power within 60 seconds after primary power is lost, unless specified otherwise in this code 1203.1.5 Load duration. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be designed to provide the required power for a minimum duration of 2 hours without being refueled or recharged, unless specified otherwise in this code 1203.1.6 Uninterruptable power source. An uninter- rupted source of power shall be provided for equipment where required by the manufacturer's instructions, the list- ing, this code or applicable referenced standards 1203.1.7 Interchangeability. Emergency power systems shall be an acceptable alternative for installations that require standby power systems 1203.1.8 Group I-2 occupancies. In Group I-2 occupan- cies, where an essential electrical system is located in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612 3 of the International Building Code and where new or replace- ment essential electrical system generators are installed, the system shall be located and installed in accordance with ASCE 24 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 217 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(DLy of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS E* 1203.1.9 Maintenance. Existing installations shall be maintained in accordance with the original approval and Section 1203 4 1203.2 Where required. Emergency and standby power sys- tems shall be provided where required by Sections 1203 2 1 through 1203 2 18 1203.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Essential electrical systems for ambulatory care facilities shall be in accor- dance with Section 422 6 of the International Building Code 1203.2.2 Elevators and platform lifts. Standby power shall be provided for elevators and platform lifts as required in Sections 606 2, 1009 4 1, and 1009 5 1203.2.3 Emergency responder radio coverage systems. Standby power shall be provided for emergency responder radio coverage systems as required in Section 510 4 2 3 The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage system for a duration of not less than 24 hours 1203.2.4 Emergency voice/alarm communication sys- tems. Emergency power shall be provided for emergency voice/alarm communication systems as required in Section 907 5 2 2 5 The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72 1203.2.5 Exit signs. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required in Section 1013 6 3 The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a dura- tion of not less than 90 minutes 1203.2.6 Gas detection systems. Emergency power shall be provided for gas detection systems where required by Sections 1203 2 9 and 1203 2 16 Standby power shall be provided for gas detection systems where required by Sec- tion 916 5 1203.2.7 Group I-2 occupancies. Essential electrical sys- tems for Group I-2 occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 407 11 of the International Building Code 1203.2.8 Group I-3 occupancies. Power -operated sliding doors or power -operated locks for swinging doors in Group I-3 occupancies shall be operable by a manual release mechanism at the door Emergency power shall be provided for the doors and locks Exceptions: 1 Emergency power is not required in facilities where provisions for remote locking and unlock - mg of occupied rooms in Occupancy Condition 4 are not required as set forth in the International Building Code 2 Emergency power is not required where remote mechanical operating releases are provided 1203.2.9 Hazardous materials. Emergency and standby power shall be provided in occupancies with hazardous materials as required in the following sections 1 Sections 5004 7 and 5005 1 5 for hazardous materi- als 2 Sections 6004 2 2 8 and 6004 3 4 2 for highly toxic and toxic gases 3 Section 6204 1 11 for organic peroxides 1203.2.10 High-rise buildings. Standby power and emer- gency power shall be provided for high-rise buildings as required in Section 403 of the International Building Code, and shall be in accordance with Section 1203 1203.2.11 Special purpose horizontal sliding doors. Standby power shall be provided for horizontal sliding doors as required in Section 1010 1 4 3 The standby power supply shall have a capacity to operate not fewer than 50 closing cycles of the door 1203.2.12 Hydrogen fuel gas rooms. Standby power shall be provided for hydrogen fuel gas rooms as required by Section 5808 7 1203.2.13 Laboratory suites. Standby or emergency power shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 7 where laboratory suites are located above the sixth story above grade plane or located in a story below grade plane 1203.2.14 Means of egress illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008 3 and 1104 5 1 1203.2.15 Membrane structures. Standby power shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures in accordance with Section 2702 of the International Building Code Auxiliary inflation sys- tems shall be provided in temporary au -supported and air - inflated membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103 104 1203.2.16 Semiconductor fabrication facilities. Emer- gency power shall be provided for semiconductor fabrica- tion facilities as required in Section 2703 15 1203.2.17 Smoke control systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control systems as required in Sec- tion 909 11 1203.2.18 Underground buildings. Emergency and standby power shall be provided in underground buildings as required in Section 405 of the International Building Code and shall be in accordance with Section 1203 1203.3 Critical circuits. Required critical circuits shall be protected using one of the following methods 1 Cables used for survivability of required critical circuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196 and shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour 2 Electrical circuit protective systems shall have a fire - resistance rating of not less than 1 hour Electrical cir- cuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements 3 Construction having afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour 1203.4 Maintenance. Emergency and standby power sys- tems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 110 and NFPA I I I such that the system is capable of supplying ser- vice within the time specified for the type and duration required 1203.4.1 Group I-2. In Group I-2 occupancies, emer- gency and standby power systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 99 1203.4.2 Schedule. Inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems shall be in accor- dance with an approved schedule established upon com- pletion and approval of the system installation 218 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CoLFIEILOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odympyncg andoNyb,Iyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR ENERGY SYSTEMS 1203.4.3 Records. Records of the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems shall include the date of service, name of the servicing technician, a summary of conditions noted and a detailed description of any conditions requiring correction and what corrective action was taken Such records shall be maintained 1203.4.4 Switch maintenance. Emergency and standby power system transfer switches shall be included in the inspection, testing and maintenance schedule required by Section 1203 4 2 Transfer switches shall be maintained free from accumulated dust and dirt Inspection shall include examination of the transfer switch contacts for evi- dence of deterioration When evidence of contact deterio- ration is detected, the contacts shall be replaced in accordance with the transfer switch manufacturer's instructions 1203.5 Operational inspection and testing. Emergency power systems, including all appurtenant components, shall be inspected and tested under load in accordance with NFPA 110 and NFPA III Exception: Where the emergency power system is used for standby power or peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded and shall be allowed to be substituted for sched- uled testing of the generator set, provided that appropriate records are maintained 1203.5.1 Group I-2. In Group I-2 occupancies, emer- gency and standby power systems shall be inspected and tested under load in accordance with NFPA 99 1203.5.2 Transfer switch test. The test of the transfer switch shall consist of electrically operating the transfer switch from the normal position to the alternate position and then return to the normal position 1203.6 Supervision of maintenance and testing. Routine maintenance, inspection and operational testing shall be over- seen by a properly instructed individual ** SECTION 1204 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS 1204.1 General. Solar photovoltaic systems shall be installed in accordance with Sections 1204 2 through 1204 5, and the Intemational Building Code or International Residential Code The electrical portion of solar PV systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 1204.2 Access and pathways. Roof access, pathways, and spacing requirements shall be provided in accordance with ISections 1204 2 1 through 1204 3 3 Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment Exceptions: 1 Detached, nonhabitable Group U structures mclud- mg, but not limited to, detached garages serving Group R-3 buildings, parking shade structures, car- ports, solar trellises and similar structures 2 Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements need not be provided where the fire code official has determined that rooftop operations will not be employed 1204.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings. Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings shall comply with Sections 1204 2 1 1 through 120421 3 Exceptions: 1 These requirements shall not apply to structures designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code 2 These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of 2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal or less 1204.2.1.1 Pathways to ridge. Not fewer than two 36- inch-wide (914 mm) pathways on separate roof planes, from lowest roof edge to ridge, shall be provided on all buildings Not fewer than one pathway shall be pro- vided on the street or driveway side of the roof For each roof plane with a photovoltaic array, not fewer than one 36-inch-wide (914 mm) pathway from lowest roof edge to ridge shall be provided on the same roof plane as the photovoltaic array, on an adjacent roof plane or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes 1204.2.1.2 Setbacks at ridge. For photovoltaic arrays occupying 33 percent or less of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 36 inches (457 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge 1204.2.1.3 Alternative setbacks at ridge. Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed within the dwelling in accordance with Section 903 3 1 3, set- backs at the ridge shall conform to one of the follow- ing 1 For photovoltaic arrays occupying 66 percent or less of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge 2 For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 66 percent of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge 1204.2.2 Emergency escape and rescue openings. Pan- els and modules installed on Group R-3 buildings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below an emer- gency escape and rescue opening A pathway of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide shall be provided to the emergency escape and rescue opening 1204.3 Other than Group R-3 buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those containing Group R-3 occu- pancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1204 3 1 through 1204 3 3 Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar to that of a Group R-3 occupancy, the residential access and ventilation require- 4m 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 219 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS ments in Sections 1204 2 1 1 through 1204 2 1 3 are a suit- able alternative 1204.3.1 Perimeter pathways. There shall be a minimum 6-foot-wide (1829 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the roof Exception: Where either axis of the building is 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less, the clear perimeter around the edges of the roof shall be permitted to be reduced to a minimum width of 4 feet (1219 mm) 1204.3.2 Interior pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet the following requirements 1 Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet (45 720 mm) throughout the length and width of the roof 2 A pathway not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide in a straight line to roof standpipes or ventilation hatches 3 A pathway not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide around roof access hatches, with not fewer than one such pathway to a parapet or roof edge 1204.3.3 Smoke ventilation. The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following requirements 1 Where nongravity-operated smoke and heat vents occur, a pathway not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide shall be provided bordering all sides 2 Smoke ventilation options between array sections shall be one of the following 21 A pathway not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide 22 Where gravity -operated dropout smoke and heat vents occur, a pathway not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide on not fewer than one side 23 A pathway not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide bordering 4-foot by 8-foot (1219 mm by 2438 mm) venting cutouts every 20 feet (6096 mm) on alternating sides of the path- way 1204.4 Ground -mounted photovoltaic panel systems. Ground -mounted photovoltaic panel systems shall comply with Section 1204 1 and this section Setback requirements shall not apply to ground -mounted, free-standing photovol- taic arrays A clear, brush -free area of 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be required for ground -mounted photovoltaic arrays 1204.5 Buildings with rapid shutdown. Buildings with rapid shutdown solar photovoltaic systems shall have perma- nent labels in accordance with Sections 1204 5 1 through 120453 1204.5.1 Rapid shutdown type. The type of solar photo- voltaic system rapid shutdown shall be labeled with one of the following 1 For solar photovoltaic systems that shut down the array and the conductors leaving the array, a label shall be provided The first two lines of the label shall be uppercase characters with a minimum height of '-A inch (10 mm) in black on a yellow background The remaining characters shall be uppercase with a minimum height of/16 inch (5 mm) in black on a white background The label shall be in accordance with Figure 1204 5 1(1) and state the following SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION TO SHUT DOWN PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE SHOCK HAZARD IN ARRAY For photovoltaic systems that only shut down con- ductors leaving the array, a label shall be provided The first two lines of the label shall be uppercase characters with a minimum height of '/A inch (10 mm) in white on a red background and the remain- ing characters shall be capitalized with a minimum height of/16 inch (5 mm) in black on a white back - SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCHTOTHE SOLAR ELECTRIC "OFF" POSITION TO PV PANELS SHUT DOWN PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE SHOCK HAZARD IN ARRAY IFIGURE 1204.5.1(1) LABEL FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS THAT REDUCE SHOCK HAZARD WITHIN ARRAY AND SHUTDOWN CONDUCTORS LEAVING ARRAY 220 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyrightOO2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dwood om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET)pu�rvant to I ( S I.�, x Affievo ,A IcC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—tho[vs3 ANYVNAVTHORIVED REPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SVEJECI TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERE VNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS ground The label shall be in accordance with Figure 1204 5 1(2) and state the following THIS SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION TO SHUT DOWN CONDUC- TORS OUTSIDE THE ARRAY CONDUC- TORS WITHIN ARRAY REMAIN ENERGIZED IN SUNLIGHT 1204.5.1.1 Diagram. The labels in Section 1204 5 1 shall include a simple diagram of a building with a roof Diagram sections in red signify sections of the solar photovoltaic system that are not shut down when the rapid shutdown switch is turned off 1204.5.1.2 Location. The rapid shutdown label in Sec- tion 1204 5 1 shall be located not greater than 3 feet (914 mm) from the service disconnecting means to wluch the photovoltaic systems are connected, and shall indicate the location of all identified rapid shut- down switches if not at the same location 1204.5.2 Buildings with more than one rapid shutdown type. Solar photovoltaic systems that contain rapid shut- down in accordance with both Items 1 and 2 of Section 120451 or solar photovoltaic systems where only por- tions of the systems on the building contain rapid shut- down, shall provide a detailed plan view diagram of the roof showing each different photovoltaic system and a dot- ted line around areas that remain energized after the rapid shutdown switch is operated 1204.5.3 Rapid shutdown switch. A rapid shutdown switch shall have a label located not greater than 3 feet (914 mm) from the switch that states the following RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION TO HUT DOWN CONDUCTORS OUTSIDE THE ARRAY. CONDUCTORS WITHIN ARRAY REMAIN ENERGIZED IN SUNLIGHT SECTION 1205 STATIONARY FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEMS 1205.1 General. Stationary fuel cell power systems in new and existing occupancies shall comply with this section 1205.2 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for stationary fuel cell power systems as set forth m Section 105 7 10 1205.3 Equipment. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall comply with the following 1 Prepackaged fuel cell power systems shall be listed and labeled in accordance with CSA FC 1 2 The modules and components in a preengineered fuel cell power system shall be listed and labeled in accor- dance with CSA FC 1 and interconnected to complete the assembly of the system at the job site in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the module and component listings 3 Field fabricated fuel cell power systems shall be approved based on a review of the technical report pro- vided in accordance with Section 104 7 2 The report shall be prepared by and bear the stamp of a registered design professional and shall include 3 1 Afire risk evaluation 32 An evaluation demonstrating that modules and components in the fuel cell power system com- ply with applicable requirements in CSA FC 1 33 Documentation of the fuel cell power system's compliance with applicable NFPA 2 and NFPA 853 construction requirements 1205.4 Installation. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 853, the manufacturer's installation instructions, and the listing Stationary fuel cell power systems fueled by hydrogen shall be installed and maintained in accordance FIGURE 1204.5.1(2) LABEL FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS THAT ONLY SHUT DOWN CONDUCTORS LEAVING THE ARRAY 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 221 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)pu.rvantto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC No(wN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS with NFPA 2 and NFPA 70, the manufacturer's installation instructions and the listing 1205.5 Residential use. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall not be installed in Group R-3 and R-4 buildings, or dwelling units associated with Group R-2 buildings unless they are specifically listed for residential use 1205.6 Indoor installations. Stationary fuel cell power sys- tems installed in indoor locations shall comply with Sections 1205 6 through 1205 6 2 For purposes of this section, an indoor location includes a roof and 50 percent or greater enclosing walls 1205.6.1 Listed. Stationary fuel cell power systems installed indoors shall be specifically listed and labeled for indoor use 1205.6.2 Separation. Rooms containing stationary fuel cell power systems shall be separated from the following occupancies by fire barriers or horizontal assemblies, or both, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 1 Group B, F, M, Sand U occupancies by 1-hour fire - resistance -rated construction 2 Group A, E, I and R occupancies by 2-hour fire - resistance -rated construction Exception: Stationary fuel cell power systems with an aggregate rating less than 50 kW shall not be required to be separated from other occupancies provided that the systems comply with Section 9 3 of NFPA 853 1205.7 Vehicle impact protection. Where stationary fuel cell power systems are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, velucle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312 1205.8 Outdoor installation. Stationary fuel cell power sys- tems located outdoors shall be separated by not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the following 1 Lot lines 2 Public ways 3 Buildings 4 Stored combustible materials 5 Hazardous materials 6 High -piled stock 7 Any portion of a designated means of egress system 8 Other exposure hazards 1205.9 Fuel supply. The design, location and installation of the fuel supply for stationary fuel cell power systems shall comply with Chapter 53, Chapter 58 and the International Fuel Gas Code, based on the particular fuel being supplied to the system 1205.10 Manual shutoff. Access to a manual shutoff valve shall be provided for the fuel piping within 6 feet (1829 mm) of any fuel storage tank serving the fuel cell and within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the power system If the fuel tank and the sta- tionary fuel cell power system are less than 12 feet (3658 mm) apart, a single shutoff valve shall be permitted If the stationary fuel cell power system is located indoors, the shut- off valve shall be located outside of the room in which the system is installed, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official 1205.11 Ventilation and exhaust. Ventilation and exhaust for stationary fuel cell power systems shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 853 1205.12 Fire suppression. Fire suppression for stationary fuel cell power system installations shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 853 1205.13 Gas detection systems. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall be provided with a gas detection system Detec- tion shall be provided in approved locations in the fuel cell power system enclosure, the exhaust system or the room that encloses the fuel cell power system The system shall be designed to activate at a flammable gas concentration of not more than 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) 1205.13.1 System activation. The activation of the gas detection system shall automatically 1 Close valves between the gas supply and the fuel cell power system 2 Shut down the fuel cell power system 3 Initiate local audible and visible alarms in approved locations SECTION 1206 ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS 1206.1 Scope. The provisions in this section are applicable to energy storage systems designed to provide electrical power to a building or facility These systems are used to provide standby or emergency power, an unmterruptable power sup- ply, load shedding, load sharing or similar capabilities 1206.2 Stationary storage battery systems. Stationary stor- age battery systems having capacities exceeding the values shown in Table 1206 2 shall comply with Section 1206 2 1 through 1206 2 12 6, as applicable 1206.2.1 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for the instal- lation and operation of stationary storage battery systems in accordance with Section 105 7 2 1206.2.2 Construction documents. The following infor- mation shall be provided with the permit application 1 Location and layout diagram of the room in wluch the stationary storage battery system is to be installed 2 Details on hourly fire -resistance -rated assemblies provided 3 Quantities and types of storage batteries and battery systems 4 Manufacturer's specifications, ratings and listings of storage batteries and battery systems 5 Details on energy management systems 6 Location and content of signage 7 Details on fire -extinguishing smoke detection and ventilation systems 8 Rack storage arrangement, including seismic sup- port criteria 222 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS TABLE 1206.2 BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM THRESHOLD QUANTITIES. BATTERY TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY' Flow batteries° 20 kWh Lead acid, all types 70 kWh Littuum, all types 20 kWh Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) 70 kWh Sodium, all types 20 kWh` Other battery technologies 10 kWh For SI 1 kilowatt hour =3 6 megaloules a For batteries rated in amp -hours, kWh shall equal rated voltage times amp -hour rating divided by 1000 b Shall include vanadium, zinc -bromine, polysulfide-bromide, and other flowing electrolyte -type technologies c 70 kWh for sodium -ion technologies 1206.2.3 Hazard mitigation analysis. A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) or other approved hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided in accordance with Section 104 7 2 under any of the following conditions 1 Battery technologies not specifically identified in Table 1206 2 are provided 2 More than one stationary storage battery technology is provided in a room or indoor area where there is a potential for adverse interaction between technolo- gies 3 Where allowed as a basis for increasing maximum allowable quantities in accordance with Section 120629 1206.2.3.1 Fault condition. The hazard mitigation analysis shall evaluate the consequences of the follow- ing failure modes, and others deemed necessary by the fire code official Only single -failure modes shall be considered 1 Thermal runaway condition in a single -battery storage rack, module or array 2 Failure of any energy management system 3 Failure of any required ventilation system 4 Voltage surges on the primary electric supply 5 Short circuits on the load side of the stationary battery storage system 6 Failure of the smoke detection, fire -extinguishing or gas detection system 7 Spill neutralization not being provided or failure of the secondary containment system 1206.2.3.2 Analysis approval. The fire code official is authorized to approve the hazardous mitigation analysis provided that the hazard mitigation analysis demonstrates all of the following 1 Fires or explosions will be contained within unoccupied battery storage rooms for the mini- mum duration of the fire -resistance -rated walls identified in Table 509 1 of the International Building Code 2 Fires and explosions in battery cabinets in occu- pied work centers will be detected in tune to allow occupants within the room to evacuate safely 3 Toxic and highly toxic gases released during fires and other fault conditions shall not reach concen- trations in excess of Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) levels in the building or adjacent means of egress routes during the time deemed necessary to evacuate from that area 4 Flammable gases released from batteries during charging, discharging and normal operation shall not exceed 25 percent of their lower flammability inn it (LFL) 5 Flammable gases released from batteries during fire, overcharging and other abnormal conditions shall not create an explosion hazard that will injure occupants or emergency responders 1206.2.3.3 Additional protection measures. Con- struction, equipment and systems that are required for the stationary storage battery system to comply with the hazardous mitigation analysis, including but not limited to those specifically described in Section 1206 2, shall be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards and specified design parameters 1206.2.4 Seismic and structural design. Stationary stor- age battery systems shall comply with the seismic design requirements in Chapter 16 of the International Building Code, and shall not exceed the floor -loading limitation of the building 1206.2.5 Vehicle impact protection. Where stationary storage battery systems are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, including fork lifts, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312 1206.2.6 Combustible storage. Combustible materials not related to the stationary storage battery system shall not be stored in battery rooms, cabinets or enclosures Combustible materials in occupied work centers covered by Section 1206 2 8 5 shall not be stored less than 3 feet (915 mm) from battery cabinets 1206.2.7 Testing, maintenance and repair. Storage bat- teries and associated equipment and systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions Any storage batteries or system com- ponents used to replace existing units shall be compatible with the battery charger, energy management systems, 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 223 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—oily oTVgand Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS other storage batteries and other safety systems Introduc- ing other types of storage batteries into the stationary stor- age battery system or other types of electrolytes into flow battery systems shall be treated as a new installation and require approval by the fire code official before the replacements are introduced into service 1206.2.8 Location and construction. Rooms and areas containing stationary storage battery systems shall be designed, located and constructed in accordance with Sec- tions 1206 2 8 1 through 1206 2 8 7 4 1206.2.8.1 Location. Stationary storage battery sys- tems shall not be located in areas where the floor is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the low- est level of fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level is more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge Exceptions: 1 Lead acid and nickel cadmium stationary stor- age battery systems 2 Installations on noncombustible rooftops of buildings exceeding 75 feet (22 860 mm) in height that do not obstruct fire department rooftop operations, where approved by the fire code official. 1206.2.8.2 Separation. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be separated from other areas of the building in accordance with Section 509 1 of the International Building Code Battery systems shall be allowed to be in the same room with the equip- ment they support 1206.2.8.3 Stationary battery arrays. Storage batter- ies, prepackaged stationary storage battery systems and preengmeered stationary storage battery systems shall be segregated into stationary battery arrays not exceed- ing 50 kWh (180 megaloules) each Each stationary battery array shall be spaced not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from other stationary battery arrays and from walls in the storage room or area The storage arrange- ments shall comply with Chapter 10 Exceptions: 1 Lead acid and nickel cadmium storage battery arrays Listed preengmeered stationary storage bat- tery systems and prepackaged stationary stor- age battery systems shall not exceed 250 kWh (900 megaloules) each The fire code official is authorized to approve listed, preengmeered and prepackaged battery arrays with larger capacities or smaller battery array spacing if large-scale fire and fault con- dition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involving one array will not propagate to an adjacent array, and be contained within the room for a dura- tion equal to the fire -resistance rating of the room separation specified in Table 509 of the International Building Code 1206.2.8.4 Separate rooms. Where stationary batteries are installed in a separate equipment room that can be accessed only by authorized personnel, they shall be permitted to be installed on an open rack for ease of maintenance 1206.2.8.5 Occupied work centers. Where stationary storage batteries are located in an occupied work cen- ter, they shall be housed in a noncombustible cabinet or other enclosure to prevent access by unauthorized per- sonnel 1206.2.8.5.1 Cabinets. Where stationary batteries are contained in cabinets in occupied work centers, the cabinet enclosures shall be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the equipment that they support 1206.2.8.6 Signage. Approved signs shall be provided on doors or in locations near entrances to stationary storage battery system rooms and shall include the fol- lowing or equivalent 1 The room contains energized battery systems 2 The room contains energized electrical circuits 3 The additional markings required in Section 1206 2 12 for the types of storage batteries con- tained within the room Exception: Existing stationary storage battery sys- tems shall be permitted to include the Signage required at the time it was installed 1206.2.8.6.1 Electrical disconnects. Where the sta- tionary storage battery system disconnecting means is not within sight of the main service disconnecting means, placards or directories shall be installed at the location of the main service disconnecting means indicating the location of stationary storage battery system disconnecting means in accordance with NFPA 70 1206.2.8.6.2 Cabinet signage. Battery storage cabi- nets provided in occupied work centers in accor- dance with Section 1206 2 8 5 shall have exterior labels that identify the manufacturer and model number of the system and electrical rating (voltage and current) of the contained battery system There shall be signs within the cabinet that indicate the rel- evant electrical and chemical hazards, as required by Section 1206 2 12 1206.2.8.7 Outdoor installations. Stationary storage battery systems located outdoors shall comply with Sections 1206 2 8 7 through 1206 2 8 7 4, in addition to all applicable requirements of Section 1206 2 Installa- tions in outdoor enclosures or containers that can be occupied for servicing, testing, maintenance and other functions shall be treated as battery storage rooms Exception: Stationary battery arrays in noncombus- tible containers shall not be required to be spaced 3 feet (914 mm) from the container walls 224 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS 1206.2.8.7.1 Separation. Stationary storage battery systems located outdoors shall be separated by a minimum 5 feet (1524 mm) from the following 1 Lot Imes 2 Public ways 3 Buildings 4 Stored combustible materials 5 Hazardous materials 6 High -piled stock 7 Other exposure hazards Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve smaller separation distances if large- scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involv- ing the system will not adversely impact occu- pant egress from adjacent buildings, or adversely impact adjacent stored materials or structures 1206.2.8.7.2 Means of egress. Stationary storage battery systems located outdoors shall be separated from any means of egress as required by the fire code official to ensure safe egress under fire condi- tions, but not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve lesser separation distances if large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or wit- nessed and reported by an approved testing labo- ratory is provided showing that a fire involving the system will not adversely impact occupant egress 1206.2.8.7.3 Security of outdoor areas. Outdoor areas in which stationary storage battery systems are located shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded in an approved manner 1206.2.8.7.4 Walk-in units. Where a stationary storage battery system includes an outer enclosure, the unit shall only be entered for inspection, mainte- nance and repair of batteries and electronics, and shall not be occupied for other purposes 1206.2.9 Maximum allowable quantities. Fire areas within buildings containing stationary storage battery sys- tems exceeding the maximum allowable quantities in Table 1206 2 9 shall comply with all applicable Group H occupancy requirements in this code and the International Building Code Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, areas containing stationary storage batteries that exceed the amounts in Table 1206 2 9 shall be treated as inci- dental use areas and not Group H occupancies based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section 1206 2 3 and large-scale fire and fault condi- tion testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory 1206.2.9.1 Mixed battery systems. Where areas within buildings contain different types of storage bat- tery technologies, the total aggregate quantities of bat- teries shall be determined based on the sum of percentages of each battery type quantity divided by the maximum allowable quantity of each battery type If the sum of the percentages exceeds 100 percent, the area shall be treated as a Group H occupancy in accor- dance with Table 1206 2 9 1206.2.10 Storage batteries and equipment. The design and installation of storage batteries and related equipment shall comply with Sections 12062101 through 12062108 1206.2.10.1 Listings. Storage batteries and battery storage systems shall comply with the following 1 Storage batteries shall be listed in accordance with UL 1973 2 Prepackaged and preengmeered stationary stor- age battery systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 9540 Exception: Lead -acid batteries are not required to be listed 1206.2.10.2 Prepackaged and preengineered sys- tems. Prepackaged and preengineered stationary stor- age battery systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions TABLE 1206.2.9 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BATTERY QUANTITIES BATTERY TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES' GROUP H OCCUPANCY Flow batteries' 600 kWh Group H-2 Lead acid, all types Unhmited Not Applicable Lich um, all types 600 kWh Group H-2 Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) Unlimited Not Applicable Sodium, all types 600 kWh Group H-2 Other battery technologies 200 kWh Group H-2` For SI 1 kilowatt hour =3 6 megaloules a For batteries rated in amp -hours, Kilowatt-hours (kWh) shall equal rated battery voltage times the amp -hour rating divided by 1,000 b Shall include vanadium, zinc -bromine, polysulfide-bromide, and other flowing electrolyte -type technologies c Shall be a Group H-4 occupancy if the fire code official determines that a fire or thermal runaway, involving the battery technology does not represent a significant fire hazard 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 225 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,mfwih¢Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—oily mpyncg and Nyodwg LMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS 1206.2.10.3 Energy management system. An approved energy management system shall be provided for battery technologies other than lead -acid and nickel cadmium for monitoring and balancing cell voltages, currents and temperatures within the manufacturer's specifications The system shall transmit an alarm sig- nal to an approved location if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected 1206.2.10.4 Battery chargers. Battery chargers shall be compatible with the battery chemistry and the manu- facturer's electrical ratings and charging specifications Battery chargers shall be listed and labeled in accor- dance with UL 1564 or provided as part of a listed preengmeered or prepackaged stationary storage bat- tery system 1206.2.10.5 Inverters. Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741 Only inverters listed and labeled for utility interactive system use and identified as interactive shall be allowed to operate in parallel with the electric utility power system to supply power to common loads 1206.2.10.6 Safety caps. Vented batteries shall be pro- vided with flame -arresting safety caps 1206.2.10.7 Thermal runaway. Where required by Section 1206 2 12, storage batteries shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method to pre- vent, detect and control thermal runaway 1206.2.10.8 Toxic and highly toxic gas. Stationary storage battery systems that have the potential to release toxic and highly toxic gas during charging, dis- charging and normal use conditions shall comply with Chapter 60 1206.2.11 Fire -extinguishing and detection systems. Fire-extmguislung and detection systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1206211 1 through 12062 11 5 1206.2.11.1 Fire -extinguishing systems. Rooms con- taining stationary storage battery systems shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Commodity clas- sifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13 If the storage battery types are not addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the fire code official is authorized to approve the fire -extinguishing system based on full- scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or wit- nessed and reported by an approved laboratory Exception: Spaces or areas containing stationary storage battery systems used exclusively for tele- communications equipment in accordance with Sec- tion 903 2 of storage batteries in the room The fire code offi- cial shall be permitted to approve the alternative fire extinguishing system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory 1206.2.11.2 Smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary storage battery systems in accordance with Section 907 2 1206.2.11.3 Ventilation. Where required by Section 1206 2 3 or 1206 2 12, ventilation of rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be provided in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and one of the following 1 The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the lower flammability limit, or for hydrogen, 1 0 percent of the total volume of the room 2 Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of floor area, but not less than 150 cfim (4 m'/mm) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide air movement across all parts of the floor for gases having a vapor density greater than air and across all parts of the vault ceiling for gases having a vapor density less than air 1206.2.11.3.1 Cabinet ventilation. Where cabinets located in occupied spaces contain storage batteries that are required by Section 1206 2 3 or 1206 2 12 to be provided with ventilation, the cabinet shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Sec- tion 1206 2 11 3 1206.2.11.3.2 Supervision. Required mechanical ventilation systems for rooms and cabinets contain- ing storage batteries shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary or remote sta- tion service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on -site location 1206.2.11.4 Gas detection system. Where required by Section 1206 2 3 or 1206 2 12, rooms containing sta- tionary storage battery systems shall be protected by a gas detection system complying with Section 916 The gas detection system shall be designed to activate where the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL), or where the level of toxic or highly toxic gas exceeds one-half of the IDLH 1206.2.11.4.1 System activation. Activation of the gas detection system shall result in all the following 1206.2.11.1.1 Alternative fire -extinguishing sys- 1 Initiation of distinct audible and visible alarms tems. Battery systems that utilize water -reactive in the battery storage room materials shall be protected by an approved alterna- tive automatic fire -extinguishing system in accor- 2 Transmission of an alarm to an approved loca- dance with Section 904 The system shall be listed lion for protecting the type, arrangement and quantities 3 De -energizing of the battery charger 226 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 C,gbt OO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS 4 Activation of the mechanical ventilation sys- tem, where the system is interlocked with the gas detection system Exception: Lead -acid and nickel -cadmium sta- tionary storage battery systems shall not be required to comply with Items 1, 2 and 3 1206.2.11.5 Spill control and neutralization. Where required by Section 1206 2 12, approved methods and materials shall be provided for the control and neutral- ization of spills of electrolyte or other hazardous materi- als in areas containing stationary storage batteries as follows 1 For batteries with free -flowing electrolyte, the method and materials shall be capable of neutral- izing a spill of the total capacity from the largest cell or block to a pH between 5 0 and 9 0 2 For batteries with immobilized electrolyte, the method and material shall be capable of neutral- izing a spill of 3 0 percent of the capacity of the largest cell or block in the room to a pH between 50and 90 1206.2.12 Specific battery -type requirements. This sec- tion includes requirements applicable to specific types of storage batteries Stationary storage battery systems with more than one type of storage battery shall comply with requirements applicable to each battery type 1206.2.12.1 Lead -acid storage batteries. Stationary storage battery systems utilizing lead -acid storage bat- teries shall comply with the following 1 Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 11 3 2 Spill control and neutralization shall be in accor- dance with Section 1206 2 11 5 3 Thermal runaway protection shall be provided for valve -regulated lead -acid (VRLA) storage batter- ies in accordance with Section 1206 2 10 7 4 The signage in Section 1206 2 8 6 shall indicate the room contains lead -acid batteries 1206.2.12.2 Nickel -cadmium (Ni-Cd) storage batter- ies. Stationary storage battery systems utilizing nickel - cadmium (Ni-Cd) storage batteries shall comply with the following 1 Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 11 3 2 Spill control and neutralization shall be in accor- dance with Section 1206 2 11 5 3 Thermal runaway protection shall be provided for valve -regulated sealed nickel -cadmium storage batteries in accordance with Section 1206 2 10 7 4 The signage in Section 1206 2 8 6 shall indicate the room contains nickel-cadmmm batteries 1206.2.12.3 Lithium -ion storage batteries. The sig- nage in Section 1206 2 8 6 shall indicate the type of lithium batteries contained in the room 1206.2.12.4 Sodium -beta storage batteries. Station- ary storage battery systems utilizing sodium -beta stor- age batteries shall comply with the following 1 Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 113 The signage in Section 1206 2 8 6 shall indicate the type of sodium batteries in the room and include the instructions, "APPLY NO WATER " 1206.2.12.5 Flow storage batteries. Stationary storage battery systems utilizing flow storage batteries shall comply with the following 1 Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 113 2 Spill control and neutralization shall be in accor- dance with Section 1206 2 115 3 The signage required in Section 1206 2 8 6 shall indicate the type of flow batteries in the room 1206.2.12.6 Other battery technologies. Stationary storage battery systems utilizing battery technologies other than those described in Sections 1206 2 12 1 through 1206 2 12 5 shall comply with the following 1 Gas detection systems complying with Section 916 shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 114 where the batteries have the potential to produce toxic or highly toxic gas in the storage room or cabinet in excess of the permissible exposure limits (PEL) during charging, discharg- ing and normal system operation 2 Mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1206 2 113 3 Spill control and neutralization shall be in accor- dance with Section 1206 2 115 4 In addition to the signage required in Section 1206 2 8 6, the marking shall identify the type of batteries present, describe the potential hazards associated with the battery type, and indicate that the room contains energized electrical circuits 1206.3 Capacitor energy storage systems. Capacitor energy storage systems having capacities exceeding 3 kWh (10 8 megajoules) shall comply with Sections 12063 through 12063261 Exception: Capacitors regulated by NFPA 70, Chapter 460, and capacitors included as a component part of other listed electrical equipment are not required to comply with this section 1206.3.1 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for the instal- lation of capacitor energy storage systems in accordance with Section 105 7 3 1206.3.2 Location and construction. Rooms and areas containing capacitor energy storage systems shall be designed, located and constructed in accordance with Sec- tions 1206 3 2 through 1206 3 2 5 1206.3.2.1 Location. Capacitor energy storage systems shall not be located in areas where the floor is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, or where the floor 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 227 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS level is more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the fin- ished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge 1206.3.2.2 Separation. Rooms containing capacitor energy storage systems shall be separated from the fol- lowing occupancies by fire barriers or horizontal assemblies, or both, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 1 Group B, F, M, S and U occupancies by 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction 2 Group A, E,I and R occupancies by 2-hour fire - resistance -rated construction 1206.3.2.3 Capacitor arrays. Capacitor energy storage systems shall be segregated into capacitor arrays not exceeding 50 kWh (180 megajoules) each Each array shall be spaced not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from other arrays and from walls in the storage room or area The storage arrangements shall comply with Chapter 10 Exception: Capacitor energy storage systems in noncombustible containers located outdoors shall not be required to be spaced 3 feet (914 mm) from the container walls 1206.3.2.4 Signage. Approved signs shall be provided on doors or in locations adjacent to the entrances to capacitor energy storage system rooms and shall include the following or equivalent verbiage and infor- mation 1 "CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE ROOM" 2 "THIS ROOM CONTAINS ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS " 3 An identification of the type of capacitors present and the potential hazards associated with the capacitor type 1206.3.2.5 Electrical disconnects. Where the capacitor energy storage system disconnecting means is not within sight of the main service disconnecting means, placards or directories shall be installed at the location of the main service disconnecting means identifying the location of the capacitor energy storage system discon- necting means in accordance with NFPA 70 1206.3.2.6 Outdoor installation. Capacitor energy systems located outdoors shall comply with Sections 1206 3 2 6 through 1206 3 2 6 4 in addition to all appli- cable requirements of Section 12063 Installations in outdoor enclosures or containers that can be occupied for servicing, testing, maintenance and other functions shall be treated as capacitor storage rooms Exception: Capacitor arrays in noncombustible containers shall not be required to be spaced 3 feet (914 mm) from the container walls 1206.3.2.6.1 Separation. Capacitor energy systems located outdoors shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the following 1 Lot lines 2 Public ways 3 Buildings 4 Stored combustible materials 5 Hazardous materials 6 High -piled stock 7 Other exposure hazards Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve lesser separation distances if large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or wit- nessed and reported by an approved testing labo- ratory is provided showing that a fire involving the system will not adversely impact occupant egress from adjacent buildings, or adversely impact adjacent stored materials or structures 1206.3.2.6.2 Means of egress. Capacitor energy storage systems located outdoors shall be separated from any means of egress as required by the fire code official to ensure safe egress under fire condi- tions, but not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve lesser separation distances if large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or wit- nessed and reported by an approved testing labo- ratory is provided showing that a fire involving the system will not adversely impact occupant egress 1206.3.2.6.3 Security of outdoor areas. Outdoor areas in which capacitor energy storage systems are located shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded in an approved manner 1206.3.2.6.4 Walk-in units. Where a capacitor energy storage system includes an outer enclosure, the unit shall only be entered for inspection, mainte- nance and repair of batteries and electronics, and shall not be occupied for other purposes 1206.3.3 Maximum allowable quantities. Fire areas within bwldmgs containing capacitor energy storage sys- tems that exceed 600 kWh of energy capacity shall comply with all applicable Group H occupancy requirements in this code and the International Building Code 1206.3.4 Capacitors and equipment. The design and installation of capacitor energy storage systems and related equipment shall comply with Sections 1206 3 4 1 through 1206 3 4 5 1206.3.4.1 Listing. Capacitors and capacitor energy storage systems shall comply with the following 1 Capacitors shall be listed in accordance with UL 1973 2 Prepackaged and preengineered stationary capac- itor energy storage systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 9540 1206.3.4.2 Prepackaged and preengineered systems. In addition to other applicable requirements of this code, prepackaged and preengineered capacitor energy storage systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions 1206.3.4.3 Energy management system. An approved energy management system shall be provided for mom- 228 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv odim).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc D4 AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ENERGY SYSTEMS toring and balancing capacitor voltages, currents and temperatures within the manufacturer's specifications The system shall transmit an alarm signal to an approved location if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected 1206.3.4.4 Capacitor chargers. Capacitor chargers shall be compatible with the capacitor manufacturer's electrical ratings and charging specifications Capacitor chargers shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1564 or provided as part of a listed preengineered or prepackaged capacitor energy storage system. 1206.3.4.5 Toxic and highly toxic gas. Capacitor energy storage systems that have the potential to release toxic and highly toxic materials during charging, discharging and normal use conditions shall comply with Chapter 60 1206.3.5 Fire -extinguishing and detection systems. Fire-extmguishmg and smoke detection systems shall be provided in capacitor energy storage system rooms in accordance with Sections 1206 3 5 1 through 1206 3 5 2 1206.3.5.1 Fire -extinguishing systems. Rooms con - taming capacitor energy storage systems shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Commodity clas- sifications for specific capacitor technologies shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13 If the capac- itor types are not addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the fire code official is authorized to approve the auto- matic sprinkler system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted by an approved laboratory 1206.3.5.1.1 Alternative fire -extinguishing sys- tems. Capacitor energy storage systems that utilize water -reactive materials shall be protected by an approved alternative automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904 The system shall be listed for protecting the type, arrangement and quantities of capacitors in the room The fire code official shall be permitted to approve the sys- tem based on full-scale fire and fault condition test - mg conducted by an approved laboratory 1206.3.5.2 Smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing capacitor energy storage systems in accordance with Section 907 2 1206.3.5.3 Ventilation. Where capacitors release flam- mable gases during normal operating conditions, venti- lation of rooms containing capacitor energy storage systems shall be provided in accordance with the Inter- national Mechanical Code and one of the following 1 The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the lower flammability limit 2 Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of floor area, but not less than 150 cfin (4 m'/min) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide air movement across all parts of the floor for gases having a vapor density greater than au and across all parts of the ceiling for gases having a vapor density less than air 1206.3.5.3.1 Supervision. Required mechanical ventilation systems for rooms containing capacitor energy storage systems shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary or remote sta- tion service, or shall initiate an audible and visible signal at an approved constantly attended on -site location 1206.3.5.4 Spill control and neutralization. Where capacitors contain liquid electrolyte, approved methods and materials shall be provided for the control and neu- tralization of spills of electrolyte or other hazardous materials in areas containing capacitors as follows 1 For capacitors with free -flowing electrolyte, the method and materials shall be capable of neutral- izing a spill of the total capacity from the largest cell or block to a pH between 5 0 and 9 0 2 For capacitors with immobilized electrolyte, the method and material shall be capable of neutral- izing a spill of 3 0 percent of the capacity of the largest cell or block in the room to a pH between 50and 90 1206.3.6 Testing, maintenance and repair. Capacitors and associated equipment and systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions Any capacitors or system components used to replace existing units shall be compatible with the capaci- tor charger, energy management systems, other capacitors, and other safety systems Introducing different capacitor technologies into the capacitor energy storage system shall be treated as a new installation and require approval by the fire code official before the replacements are introduced into service 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 229 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTERS 13 through 19 RESERVED 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 231 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6 Nomb6*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)pucrvant to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No(wN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 232 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part IV —Special Occupancies and Operations CHAPTER 20 AVIATION FACILITIES User note: About this chapter. Chapter 20 specifies minimum requirements for the fire -safe operation of airports, heliports and helistops The principal nonflight operational hazards associated with aviation involve fuel, facilities and operations Therefore, safe use of flammable and combusti- ble liquids during fueling and maintenance operations is emphasized Availability of portable Class 8 C-rated fire extinguishers for prompt control or suppression of incipient fires is required SECTION 2001 GENERAL 2001.1 Scope. Airports, heliports, helistops and aircraft han- gars shall be in accordance with this chapter 2001.2 Regulations not covered. Regulations not specifi- cally contained herein pertaining to airports, aircraft mainte- nance, aircraft hangars and appurtenant operations shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards 2001.3 Permits. For permits to operate aircraft -refueling vehicles, application of flammable or combustible finishes and hot work, see Section 105 6 SECTION 2002 DEFINITIONS 2002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AIRCRAFT OPERATION AREA (AOA). AIRPORT. HELIPORT. HELISTOP. SECTION 2003 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2003.1 Sources of ignition. Open flames, flame -producing devices and other sources of ignition shall notbe permitted in a hangar, except in approved locations or in any location within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of an aircraft -fueling operation 2003.2 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited in aircraft - refueling vehicles, aircraft hangars and aircraft operation areas used for cleaning paint removal, painting operations or fueling "No Smoking" signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 310 Exception: Designated and approved smoking areas 2003.3 Housekeeping. The aircraft operation area (AOA) and related areas shall be kept free from combustible debris at all times 2003.4 Fire department access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Chapter 5 Fire apparatus access roads and aircraft parking positions shall be designed in a manner so as to preclude the possibility of fire vehicles traveling under any portion of a parked air- craft 2003.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids. The dispensing, transferring and storage of flammable and combustible hquidr shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 57 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel -dispensing facili- ties shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 2003.6 Combustible storage. Combustible materials stored in aircraft hangars shall be stored in approved locations and containers 2003.7 Hazardous material storage. Hazardous materials shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 50 SECTION 2004 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 2004.1 Transferring flammable and combustible liquids. Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be dispensed into or removed from a container, tank, vehicle or aircraft except in approved locations 2004.2 Application of flammable and combustible liquid finishes. The application of flammable or Class II combusti- ble liquid finishes is prohibited unless both of the following conditions are met 1 The application of the liquid finish is accomplished in an approved location 2 The application methods and procedures are in accor- dance with Chapter 24 2004.3 Cleaning parts. Class IA flammable liquids shall not be used to clean aircraft, aircraft parts or aircraft engines 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 233 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES Cleaning with other flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5705 3 6 2004.4 Spills. Sections 2004 4 1 through 2004 4 3 shall apply to spills of flammable and combustible liquids and other haz- ardous materials Fuel spill control shall also comply with Section 2006 11 2004.4.1 Cessation of work. Activities in the affected area not related to the mitigation of the spill shall cease until the spilled material has been removed or the hazard has been mitigated 2004.4.2 Vehicle movement. Aircraft or other vehicles shall not be moved through the spill area until the spilled material has been removed or the hazard has been miti- gated 2004.4.3 Mitigation. Spills shall be reported, documented and mitigated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Section 5003 3 2004.5 Running engines. Aircraft engines shall not be ran in aircraft hangars except in approved engine test areas 2004.6 Open flame. Repairing of aircraft requiring the use of open flames, spark -producing devices or the heating of parts above 500°F (260°C) shall only be done outdoors or in an area complying with the provisions of the International Building Code for a Group F-1 occupancy 2004.7 Other aircraft maintenance. Maintenance, repairs, modifications, or construction performed on aircraft not addressed elsewhere in this code shall be conducted in accor- dance with NFPA 410 SECTION 2005 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 2005.1 General. Portable fire extinguishers suitable for flam- mable or combustible liquid and electrical -type fires shall be provided as specified in Sections 2005 2 through 2005 6 and Section 906 Extinguishers required by this section shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with Section 906 2005.2 On towing vehicles. Vehicles used for towing aircraft shall be equipped with not less than one listed portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and having a mini- mum rating of 20-B C 2005.3 On welding apparatus. Welding apparatus shall be equipped with not less than one listed portable fire extm- guisher complying with Section 906 and having a minimum rating of 2-A 20-B C 2005.4 On aircraft fuel -servicing tank vehicles. Aircraft fuel -servicing tank vehicles shall be equipped with not less than two listed portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906, each having a minimum rating of 20-B C A portable fire extinguisher shall be provided with ready access from either side of the vehicle 2005.5 On hydrant fuel -servicing vehicles. Hydrant fael- servicing vehicles shall be equipped with not less than one listed portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906, and having a mimmum rating of 20-B C 2005.6 At fuel -dispensing stations. Portable fire extinguish- ers at fuel -dispensing stations shall be located such that pumps or dispensers are not more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from one such extinguisher Fire extinguishers shall be pro- vided as follows 1 Where the open -hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is not more than 200 gallons per minute (13 L/s), not less than two listed portable fire extmgwshers com- plying with Section 906 and having a minimum rating of 20-B C shall be provided 2 Where the open -hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 200 gallons per in mute (13 L/s) but not more than 350 gallons per minute (22 L/s), not less than one listed wheeled extinguisher complying with Section 906 and having a minimum extinguishing rat - mg of 80-13 C, and a mimmum agent capacity of 125 pounds (57 kg), shall be provided 3 Where the open -hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 350 gallons per minute (22 L/s), not less than two listed wheeled extinguishers comply - mg with Section 906 and having a minimum rating of 80-B C each, and a minimum capacity agent of 125 pounds (57 kg) of each, shall be provided 2005.7 Fire extinguisher access. Access to portable fire extinguishers required by this chapter shall be maintained at I all tunes Where necessary, provisions shall be made to clear accumulations of snow, lee and other forms of weather - induced obstructions 2005.7.1 Cabinets. Cabinets and enclosed compartments used to house portable fire extinguishers shall be clearly marked with the words FIRE EXTINGUISHER in letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high Cabinets and com- partments shall be provided with ready access at all times 2005.8 Reporting use. Use of a fire extinguisher under any circumstances shall be immediately reported to the manager of the airport and the fire code official SECTION 2006 AIRCRAFT FUELING 2006.1 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel -dispensing facilities. Aircraft motor vehicle fuel -dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 2006.2 Airport fuel systems. Airport fuel systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 407 2006.3 Construction of aircraft -fueling vehicles and acces- sories. Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall comply with this sec- tion and shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 407 2006.3.1 Transfer apparatus. Aircraft -fueling velucles shall be equipped and maintained with an approved trans- fer apparatus 2006.3.1.1 Internal combustion type. Where such transfer apparatus is operated by an individual unit of the internal -combustion -motor type, such power unit shall be located as remotely as practicable from pumps, 234 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 1 I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( ITHR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES piping, meters, air eliminators, water separators, hose reels and similar equipment, and shall be housed in a separate compartment from any of the aforementioned items The fuel tank in connection therewith shall be suitably designed and installed, and the maximum fuel capacity shall not exceed 5 gallons (19 L) where the tank is installed on the engine The exhaust pipe, muf- fler and tall pipe shall be shielded 2006.3.1.2 Gear operated. Where operated by gears or chains, the gears, chains, shafts, bearings, housing and all parts thereof shall be of an approved design and shall be installed and maintained in an approved man- ner 2006.3.1.3 Vibration isolation. Flexible connections for the purpose of eliminating vibration are allowed if the material used therein is designed, installed and main - tamed in an approved manner, provided that such con- nections do not exceed 24 inches (610 mm) in length 2006.3.2 Pumps. Pumps of a positive -displacement type shall be provided with a bypass relief valve set at a pres- sure of not more than 35 percent in excess of the normal working pressure of such unit Such units shall be equipped and maintained with a pressure gauge on the dis- charge side of the pump 2006.3.3 Dispensing hoses and nozzles. Hoses shall be designed for the transferring of hydrocarbon liquids and shall not be any longer than necessary to provide efficient fuel transfer operations Hoses shall be equipped with an approved shutoff nozzle Fuel -transfer nozzles shall be self -closing and designed to be actuated by hand pressure only Notches and other devices shall not be used for hold- ing a nozzle valve handle in the open position Nozzles shall be equipped with a bonding cable complete with proper attachment for aircraft to be serviced 2006.3.4 Protection of electrical equipment. Electric wiring, switches, lights and other sources of ignition, where located in a compartment housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water separators, hose reels or similar equipment, shall be enclosed in a vapor -tight housing Electrical motors located in such a compartment shall be of a type approved for use as specified in NFPA 70 2006.3.5 Venting of equipment compartments. Com- partments housing piping, pumps, au eliminators, water separators, hose reels and similar equipment shall be ade- quately ventilated at floor level or within the floor itself 2006.3.6 Accessory equipment. Ladders, hose reels and sun ilar accessory equipment shall be of an approved type and constructed substantially as follows 1 Ladders constructed of noncombustible material are allowed to be used with or attached to aircraft -fuel - mg vehicles, provided that the manner of attachment or use of such ladders is approved and does not con- stitute an additional fire or accident hazard in the operation of such fueling vehicles 2 Hose reels used in connection with fueling vehicles shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be provided with a packing gland or other device that will preclude fuel leakage between reels and fuel manifolds 2006.3.7 Electrical bonding provisions. Transfer appara- tus shall be metallically interconnected with tanks, chassis, axles and springs of aircraft -fueling velucles 2006.3.7.1 Bonding cables. Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall be provided and maintained with a substantial heavy-duty electrical cable of sufficient length to be bonded to the aircraft to be serviced Such cable shall be metallically connected to the transfer apparatus or chassis of the aircraft -fueling velucle on one end and shall be provided with a suitable metal clamp on the other end, to be fixed to the aircraft 2006.3.7.2 Bonding cable protection. The bonding cable shall be bare or have a transparent protective sleeve and be stored on a reel or in a compartment pro- vided for no other purpose It shall be carried in such a manner that it will not be subjected to sharp kinks or accidental breakage under conditions of general use 2006.3.8 Smoking. Smoking in aircraft -fueling velucles is prohibited Signs to this effect shall be conspicuously posted in the driver's compartment of all fueling vehicles 2006.3.9 Smoking equipment. Smoking equipment such as cigarette lighters and ash trays shall not be provided in aircraft -fueling vehicles 2006.4 Operation, maintenance and use of aircraft -fueling vehicles. The operation, maintenance and use of aircraft -fuel- ing velucles shall be in accordance with Sections 2006 4 1 through 2006 4 4 and other applicable provisions of this chapter 2006.4.1 Proper maintenance. Aircraft -fueling vehicles and all related equipment shall be properly maintained and kept in good repair Accumulations of oil, grease, fuel and other flammable or combustible materials is prohibited Maintenance and servicing of such equipment shall be accomplished in approved areas 2006.4.2 Vehicle integrity. Tanks, pipes, hoses, valves and other fuel delivery equipment shall be maintained leak free at all tunes 2006.4.3 Removal from service. Aircraft-fuelmg vehicles and related equipment that are in violation of Section 2006 4 1 or 2006 4 2 shall be immediately defueled and removed from service and shall not be returned to service until proper repairs have been made 2006.4.4 Operators. Aircraft -fueling velucles that are operated by a person, firm or corporation other than the permittee or the pernuttee's authorized employee shall be provided with a legible sign visible from outside the vehi- cle showing the name of the person, firm or corporation operating such unit 2006.5 Fueling and defueling. Aircraft -fueling and defuel- ing operations shall be in accordance with Sections 2006 5 1 through 2006 5 5 2006.5.1 Positioning of aircraft -fueling vehicles. Air- craft -fueling velucles shall not be located, parked or per- mitted to stand in a position where such unit would 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 235 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES obstruct egress from an aircraft should a fire occur during fuel -transfer operations Aircraft -fueling velucles shall not be located, parked or permitted to stand under any portion of an aircraft Exception: Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall be allowed to be located under aircraft wings during underwing fueling of turbme-engme powered aircraft 2006.5.1.1 Fueling vehicle egress. A clear path shall be maintained for aircraft -fueling velucles to provide for prompt and timely egress from the fueling area 2006.5.1.2 Aircraft vent openings. A clear space of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be maintained between aircraft fuel -system vent openings and any part or portion of an aircraft -fueling velucle 2006.5.1.3 Parking. Prior to leaving the cab, the air- craft -fueling velucle operator shall ensure that the park- ing brake has been set Not less than two chock blocks not less than 5 inches by 5 inches by 12 inches (127 mm by 127 mm by 305 mm) in size and dished to fit the contour of the tires shall be utilized and positioned in such a manner as to preclude movement of the velucle in any direction 2006.5.2 Electrical bonding. Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall be electrically bonded to the aircraft being fueled or defueled Bonding connections shall be made prior to making fueling connections and shall not be disconnected until the fuel -transfer operations are completed and the fueling connections have been removed Where a hydrant service velucle or cart is used for fuel- ing, the hydrant coupler shall be connected to the hydrant system prior to bonding the fueling equipment to the air- craft 2006.5.2.1 Conductive hose. In addition to the bond- ing cable required by Section 2006 5 2, conductive hose shall be used for all fueling operations 2006.5.2.2 Bonding conductors on transfer nozzles. Transfer nozzles shall be equipped with approved bonding conductors that shall be clipped or otherwise positively engaged with the bonding attachment pro- vided on the aircraft adjacent to the fuel tank cap prior to removal of the cap Exception: In the case of overwing fueling where an appropriate bonding attachment adjacent to the fuel fill port has not been provided on the aircraft, the fueling operator shall touch the fuel tank cap with the nozzle spout prior to removal of the cap The nozzle shall be kept in contact with the fill port until fueling is completed 2006.5.2.3 Funnels. Where required, metal funnels are allowed to be used during fueling operations Direct contact between the fueling receptacle, the funnel and the fueling nozzle shall be maintained during the fuel- ing operation 2006.5.3 Training. Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall be attended and operated only by persons instructed in meth- ods of proper use and operation and who are qualified to use such fueling vehicles in accordance with minimum safety requirements 2006.5.3.1 Fueling hazards. Fuel -servicing personnel shall know and understand the hazards associated with each type of fuel dispensed by the airport fueling-sys- rem operator 2006.5.3.2 Fire safety training. Employees of fuel agents who fuel aircraft, accept fuel slupments or other- wise handle fuel shall receive approved fire safety training 2006.5.3.2.1 Fire extinguisher training. Fuel -ser- vicing personnel shall receive approved training in the operation of fire -extinguishing equipment 2006.5.3.2.2 Records. The airport fuelmg-system operator shall maintain records of all training adm imstered to its employees 2006.5.4 Transfer personnel. During fuel -transfer opera- tions, a qualified person shall be in control of each transfer nozzle and another qualified person shall be in immediate control of the fael-pumpmg equipment to shut off or other- wise control the flow of fuel from the time fueling opera- tions are begun until they are completed Exceptions: 1 For underwing refueling, the person stationed at the point of fuel intake is not required 2 For overwing refueling, the person stationed at the fuel pumping equipment shall not be required where the person at the fuel dispensing device is within 75 feet (22 800 mm) of the emergency shutoff device, is not on the wing of the aircraft and has a clear and unencumbered path to the fuel pumping equipment, and the fuel dispensing line does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length The fueling operator shall monitor the panel of the fuel- ing equipment and the aircraft control panel during pres- sure fueling or shall monitor the fill port during overwing fueling 2006.5.5 Fuel flow control. Fuel flow -control valves shall be operable only by the direct hand pressure of the opera- tor Removal of the operator's hand pressure shall cause an immediate cessation of the flow of fuel 2006.6 Emergency fuel shutoff. Emergency fuel shutoff controls and procedures shall comply with Sections 2006 6 1 through 2006 6 4 2006.6.1 Controls. Emergency fuel shutoff controls shall be provided with ready access at all times when the fuel- ing system is being operated 2006.6.2 Notification of the fire department. The fael- ing-system operator shall establish a procedure by wluch the fire department will be notified in the event of an acti- vation of an emergency fuel shutoff control 2006.6.3 Determining cause. Prior to reestablishment of normal fuel flow, the cause of fuel shutoff conditions shall be determined and corrected 236 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ At, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES 2006.6.4 Testing. Emergency fuel shutoff devices shall be operationally tested at intervals not exceeding three months The fueling -system operator shall maintain test- ing records 2006.7 Protection of hoses. Before an aircraft -fueling vehi- cle is moved, fuel transfer hoses shall be properly placed on the approved reel or in the compartment provided, or stored on the top decking of the fueling velucle if proper height rail is provided for security and protection of such equipment Fuel -transfer hose shall not be looped or draped over any part of the fueling vehicle, except as herein provided Fuel -trans- fer hose shall not be dragged when such fueling vehicle is moved from one fueling position to another 2006.8 Loading and unloading. Aircraft -fueling vehicles shall be loaded only at an approved loading rack Such load - mg racks shall be in accordance with Section 5706 5 1 12 Exceptions: 1 Aircraft -refueling units are allowed to be loaded from the fuel tanks of an aircraft during defueling operations 2 Fuel transfer between tank vehicles is allowed to be performed in accordance with Section 5706 6 where the operation is not less than 200 feet (60 960 mm) from an aircraft The fuel cargo of such units shall be unloaded only by approved transfer apparatus into the fuel tanks of aircraft, underground storage tanks or approved gravity storage tanks 2006.9 Passengers. Passenger traffic is allowed during the time fuel transfer operations are inprogress, provided that the following provisions are strictly enforced by the owner of the aircraft or the owner's authorized employee 1 Smoking and producing an open flame in the cabin of the aircraft or the outside thereof within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of such aircraft shall be prohibited A qualified employee of the aircraft owner shall be responsible for seeing that the passengers are not allowed to smoke when remaJning aboard the aircraft or while going across the ramp from the gate to such aircraft, or vice versa 2 Passengers shall not be permitted to linger about the plane, but shall proceed directly between the loading gate and the aircraft 3 Passenger loading stands or walkways shall be left in loading position until all fuel transfer operations are completed 4 Fuel transfer operations shall not be performed on the main exit side of any aircraft containing passengers except when the owner of such aircraft or a capable and qualified employee of such owner remains inside the aircraft to direct and assist the escape of such passen- gers through regular and emergency exits in the event fire should occur during fuel transfer operations 2006.10 Sources of ignition. Smoking and producing open flames within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a point where fuel is being transferred shall be prolbited Electrical and motor - driven devices shall not be connected to or disconnected from an aircraft at any time fueling operations are in progress on such aircraft 2006.11 Fuel spill prevention and procedures. Fuel spill prevention and the procedures for handling spills shall com- ply with Sections 2006 11 1 through 2006 11 7 2006.11.1 Fuel -service equipment maintenance. Air- craft fuel -servicing equipment shall be maintained and kept free from leaks Fuel -servicing equipment that mal- functions or leaks shall not be continued in service 2006.11.2 Transporting fuel nozzles. Fuel nozzles shall be carried utilizing appropriate handles Dragging fuel nozzles along the ground shall be prohibited 2006.11.3 Drum fueling. Fueling from drums or other containers having a capacity greater than 5 gallons (19 L) shall be accomplished with the use of an approved pump 2006.11.4 Fuel spill procedures. The fueling -system operator shall establish procedures to follow in the event of a fuel spill These procedures shall be comprehensive and shall provide for all of the following 1 Upon observation of a fuel spill, the aircraft-fuelmg operator shall immediately stop the delivery of fuel by releasing hand pressure from the fuel flow -con- trol valve 2 Failure of the fuel control valve to stop the contin- ued spillage of fuel shall be cause for the activation of the appropriate emergency fuel shutoff device 3 A supervisor for the fuelmg-system operator shall respond to the fuel spill area immediately 2006.11.5 Notification of the fire department. The fire department shall be notified of any fuel spill that is consid- ered a hazard to people or property or which meets one or more of the following criteria 1 Any dimension of the spill is greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) 2 The spill area is greater than 50 square feet (4 65 m') 3 The fuel flow is continuous in nature 2006.11.6 Investigation required. An investigation shall be conducted by the fueling -system operator of all spills requiring notification of the fire department The investi- gation shall provide conclusive proof of the cause and ver- ification of the appropriate use of emergency procedures Where it is determmed that corrective measures are neces- sary to prevent future incidents of the same nature, they shall be implemented immediately 2006.11.7 Multiple fuel delivery vehicles. Simultaneous delivery of fuel from more than one aircraft -fueling vehi- cle to a single aircraft -fueling manifold is prohibited unless proper backflow prevention devices are installed to prevent fuel flow into the tank vehicles 2006.12 Aircraft engines and heaters. Operation of aircraft onboard engines and combustion heaters shall be terminated 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 237 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES prior to commencing fuel service operations and shall remain off until the fuel -servicing operation is completed Exception: In an emergency, a single jet engine is allowed to be operated during fuel servicing where all of the fol- lowing conditions are met 1 The emergency shall have resulted from an onboard failure of the aircraft's auxiliary power unit 2 Restoration of auxiliary power to the aircraft by ground support services is not available 3 The engine to be operated is either at the rear of the aircraft or on the opposite side of the aircraft from the fuel service operation 4 The emergency operation is in accordance with a written procedure approved by the fire code official 2006.13 Vehicle and equipment restrictions. During air- craft -fueling operations, only the equipment actively involved in the fueling operation is allowed within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the aircraft being fueled Other equipment shall be prohibited in this area until the fueling operation is com- plete A clear space of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be maintained between aircraft fuel -system vent openings and any part or portion of aircraft -servicing velucles or equip - in ent Exception: Aircraft-faelmg operations utilizing single - point refueling with a sealed, mechanically locked fuel line connection and the fuel is not a Class I flammable liq- uid 2006.13.1 Overwing fueling. Vehicles or equipment shall not be allowed beneath the trailing edge of the wing when aircraft fueling takes place over the wing and the aircraft fuel -system vents are located on the upper surface of the wing 2006.14 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment, includ- ing but not limited to, battery chargers, ground or auxiliary power units, fans, compressors or tools, shall not be operated, nor shall they be connected or disconnected from their power source, during fuel service operations 2006.14.1 Other equipment Electrical or other spark - producing equipment shall not be used within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fueling equipment, aircraft fill or vent points, or spill areas unless that equipment is intrinsically safe and approved for use in an explosive atmosphere 2006.15 Open flames. Open flames and open -flame devices are prohibited within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of any aircraft fuel -servicing operation or fueling equipment 2006.15.1 Other areas. The fire code official is autho- rized to establish other locations where open flames and open -flame devices are prohibited 2006.15.2 Matches and lighters. Personnel assigned to and engaged in fuel -servicing operations shall not carry matches or lighters on or about their person Matches or lighters shall be prohibited in, on or about aircraft -fueling equipment 2006.16 Lightning procedures. The fire code official is authorized to require the airport authority and the faelmg-sys- tem operator to establish written procedures to follow when lightning flashes are detected on or near the airport These procedures shall establish criteria for the suspension and resumption of aircraft -fueling operations 2006.17 Fuel -transfer locations. Aircraft fuel -transfer oper- ations shall be prohibited indoors Exception: In aircraft hangars built in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code for Group F-1 occupancies, aircraft fuel -transfer operations are allowed where either of the following conditions exist 1 Necessary to accomplish aircraft fuel -system main- tenance operations Such operations shall be per- formed in accordance with nationally recognized standards 2 The fuel being used has a flash point greater than 100°F (37 8°C) 2006.17.1 Position of aircraft. Aircraft being fueled shall be positioned such that any fuel system vents and other fuel tank openings are not less than 1 Twenty-five feet (7620 mm) from buildings or structures other than jet bridges 2 Fifty feet (15 240 mm) from air intake vents for boiler, heater or incinerator rooms 2006.17.2 Fire equipment access. Access for fire service equipment to aircraft shall be maintained during fuel -ser- vicing operations 2006.18 Defueling operations. The requirements for fueling operations contained in this section shall also apply to aircraft defuelnig operations Additional procedures shall be estab- lished by the fueling -system operator to prevent overfilling of the tank vehicle used in the defuelmg operation 2006.19 Maintenance of aircraft -fueling hose. Aircraft - fueling hoses shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 2006 19 1 through 2006 19 4 2006.19.1 Inspections. Hoses used to fuel or defuel air- craft shall be inspected periodically to ensure their service- ability and suitability for continued service The fuel - service operator shall maintain records of all tests and inspections performed on fueling hoses Hoses found to be defective or otherwise damaged shall be immediately removed from service 2006.19.1.1 Daily inspection. Each hose shall be inspected daily This inspection shall include a com- plete visual scan of the exterior for evidence of dam- age, blistering or leakage Each coupling shall be inspected for evidence of leaks, slippage or misalign- ment 2006.19.1.2 Monthly inspection. A more thorough inspection, including pressure testing, shall be accom- plished for each hose on a monthly basis This inspec- tion shall include examination of the fuel delivery inlet screen for rubber particles, which indicates problems with the hose lining 238 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 11 1 C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AVIATION FACILITIES 2006.19.2 Damaged hose. Hose that has been subJected to severe abuse shall be immediately removed from service Such hoses shall be hydrostatically tested prior to being returned to service 2006.19.3 Repairing hose. Hoses are allowed to be repaired by removing the damaged portion and recouplmg the undamaged end When recouplmg hoses, only cou- plings designed and approved for the size and type of hose in question shall be used Hoses repaired in this manner shall be visually inspected and hydrostatically tested prior to being placed back in service 2006.19.4 New hose. New hose shall be visually inspected prior to being placed into service 2006.20 Aircraft fuel -servicing vehicles parking. Unat- tended aircraft fuel -servicing vehicles shall be parked in areas that provide for both the unencumbered dispersal of vehicles in the event of an emergency and the control of leakage such that adjacent buildings and storm drams are not contaminated by leaking fuel 2006.20.1 Parking area design. Parking areas for tank vehicles shall be designed and utilized such that a clear- ance of 10 feet (3048 mm) is maintained between each parked velucle for fire department access In addition, a minimum clearance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) shall be main- tained between tank velucles and parked aircraft and struc- tures other than those used for the maintenance or garaging of aircraft fuel -servicing vehicles 2006.21 Radar equipment. Aircraft fuel -servicing opera- tions shall be prohibited while the weather -mapping radar of that aircraft is operating Aircraft fuel -servicing or other operations in which flam- mable liquids, vapors or mists could be present shall not be conducted within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of an operating air- craft surveillance radar Aircraft fuel -servicing operations shall not be conducted within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of airport flight traffic surveil- lance radar equipment Aircraft fuel -servicing or other operations in which flam- mable liquids, vapors or mists could be present shall not be conducted within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of airport ground traffic surveillance radar equipment 2006.21.1 Direction of radar beams. The beam from ground radar equipment shall not be directed toward fuel storage or loading racks Exceptions: 1 Fuel storage and loading racks in excess of 300 feet (91 440 mm) from airport flight traffic sur- veillance equipment 2 Fuel storage and loading racks in excess of 100 feet (30 480 mm) from airport ground traffic sur- veillance equipment SECTION 2007 HELISTOPS AND HELIPORTS 2007.1 General. Helistops and heliports shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 2007 2 through 2007 8 Hells - tops and heliports on buildings shall be constructed in accor- dance with the International Building Code. 2007.2 Clearances. The touchdown area shall be surrounded on all sides by a clear area having minimum average width at roof level of 15 feet (4572 mm) and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) at any point The clear area shall be maintained 2007.3 Flammable and Class II combustible liquid spill- age. Landing areas on structures shall be maintained so as to confine flammable or Class II combustible liquid spillage to the landing area itself, and provisions shall be made to dram such spillage away from exits or stairways serving the heli- copter landing area or from a structure housing such exit or stairway. 2007.4 Exits. Exits and stairways shall be maintained in accordance with Section 412 7 of the International Building Code. 2007.5 Standpipe systems. A building with a rooftop hells - top or heliport shall be provided with a Class I or III stand- pipe system extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located All portions of the helistop and heliport area shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of a 2'/z inch (63 5 mm) outlet on the standpipe system 2007.6 Foam protection. Foam fire -protection capabilities shall be provided for rooftop heliports Such systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 903, 904 and 905 2007.7 Fire extinguishers. Not less than one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 80-13 C rating shall be pro- vided for each permanent takeoff and landing area and for the aircraft parking areas Installation, inspection and mainte- nance of these extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 906 2007.8 Federal approval. Before operating helicopters from helistops and heliports, approval shall be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM 239 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 240 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 21 DRY CLEANING User note: About this chapter., Chapter 21 provides provisions that are intended to reduce hazards associated with use of flammable and combustible dry cleaning solvents These materials, like all volatile organic chemicals, generate significant quantities of static electricity and are thus read- ily ignitable Many flammable and nonflammable dry cleaning solvents also possess health hazards when involved in a fire SECTION 2101 GENERAL 2101.1 Scope. Dry cleaning plants and their operations shall comply with the requirements of this chapter 2101.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 SECTION 2102 DEFINITIONS 2102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 DRY CLEANING. DRY CLEANING PLANT. DRY CLEANING ROOM. DRY CLEANING SYSTEM. SOLVENT OR LIQUID CLASSIFICATIONS. Class I solvents. Class II solvents. Class IIIA solvents. Class IIIB solvents. Class IV solvents. SECTION 2103 CLASSIFICATIONS 2103.1 Solvent classification. Dry cleaning solvents shall be classified according to their flash points as follows 1 Class I solvents are liquids having a flash point below 100°F (38°C) 2 Class II solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C) 3 Class IIIA solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C) 4 Class IIIB solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 200°F (93°C) 5 Class IV solvents are liquids classified as nonflamma- ble 2103.2 Classification of dry cleaning plants and systems. Dry cleaning plants and systems shall be classified based on the solvents used as follows 1 Type Isystems using Class I solvents 2 Type IIsystems using Class II solvents 3 Type III-Asystemsusing Class IIIA solvents 4 Type III-Bsystems using Class IIIB solvents 5 Type IVsystems using Class IV solvents in which dry cleaning is not conducted by the public 6 Type Vsystems using Class IV solvents in which dry cleaning is conducted by the public Spotting and pretreatmg operations conducted in accor- dance with Section 2106 shall not change the type of the dry cleaning plant 2103.2.1 Multiple solvents. Dry cleaning plants using more than one class of solvent for dry cleaning shall be classified based on the numerically lowest solvent class 2103.3 Design. The occupancy classification, design and construction of dry cleaning plants shall comply with the applicable requirements of the International Building Code SECTION 2104 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2104.1 Prohibited use. Type I dry cleaning plants shall be prohibited Limited quantities of Class I solvents stored and used in accordance with this section shall not be prohibited in dry cleaning plants 2104.2 Building services. Building services and systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and Chapter 6 2104.2.1 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 502 of the International Mechan- ical Code and DOL 29 CFR Part 1910 1000, where appli- cable 2104.2.2 Heating. In Type II dry cleaning plants, heating shall be by indirect means using steam, hot water or hot oil only 2104.2.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment in dry cleaning rooms or other loca- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 241 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DRY CLEANING tions subject to flammable vapors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 2104.2.4 Bonding and grounding. Storage tanks, treat- ment tanks, filters, pumps, piping, ducts, dry cleaning units, stills, tumblers, drying cabinets and other such equipment, where not inherently electrically conductive, shall be bonded together and grounded Isolated equip- ment shall be grounded SECTION 2105 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 2105.1 General. The operation of dry cleaning systems shall comply with the requirements of Sections 2105 1 1 through 21053 2105.1.1 Written instructions. Written instructions cov- ering the proper installation and safe operation and use of equipment and solvent shall be given to the buyer 2105.1.1.1 Type II, III -A, III-B and IV systems. In Type II, III -A, III-E and IV dry cleaning systems, machines shall be operated in accordance with the operating instructions furnished by the machinery man- ufacturer Employees shall be instructed as to the haz- ards involved in their departments and in the work they perform 2105.1.1.2 Type V systems. Operating instructions for customer use of Type V dry cleaning systems shall be conspicuously posted in a location near the dry clean- ing unit A telephone number shall be provided for emergency assistance 2105.1.2 Equipment identification. The manufacturer shall provide nameplates on dry cleaning machines indi- cating the class of solvent for which each machine is designed 2105.1.3 Open systems prohibited. Dry cleaning by immersion and agitation in open vessels shall be prohib- ited 2105.1.4 Prohibited use of solvent. The use of solvents with a flash point below that for which a machine is designed or listed shall be prohibited 2105.1.5 Equipment maintenance and housekeeping. Proper maintenance and operating practices shall be observed in order to prevent the leakage of solvent or the accumulation of lint The handling of waste material gen- erated by dry cleaning operations and the maintenance of facilities shall comply with the provisions of this section 2105.1.5.1 Floors. Class I and II liquids shall not be used for cleaning floors 2105.1.5.2 Filters. Filter residue and other residues containing solvent shall be handled and disposed of in covered metal containers 2105.1.5.3 Lint. Lint and refuse shall be removed from traps daily, deposited in approved waste cans, removed from the premises, and disposed of safely At all other times, traps shall be held securely in place 2105.1.5.4 Customer areas. In Type V dry cleaning systems, customer areas shall be kept clean 2105.2 Type II systems. Special operating requirements for Type II dry cleaning systems shall comply with the provi- sions of Sections 2105 2 1 through 2105 2 3 2105.2.1 Inspection of materials. Materials to be dry cleaned shall be searched thoroughly and foreign materi- als, including matches and metallic substances, shall be removed 2105.2.2 Material transfer. In removing materials from the washer, provisions shall be made for minimizing the dripping of solvent on the floor Where materials are trans- ferred from a washer to a dram tub, a nonferrous metal drip apron shall be placed so that the apron rests on the dram tub and the cylinder of the washer 2105.2.3 Ventilation. A mechanical ventilation system that is designed to exhaust 1 cubic foot of air per minute for each square foot of floor area [0 0058 m'/(s • m)] shall be installed in dry cleaning rooms and in drying rooms The ventilation system shall operate automatically when the dry cleaning equipment is in operation and shall have manual controls at an approved location 2105.3 Type IV and V systems. Type IV and V dry cleaning systems shall be provided with an automatically activated exhaust ventilation system to maintain an air velocity of not less than 100 feet per minute (0 51 m/s) through the loading door when the door is opened Such systems for dry cleaning equipment shall comply with the International Mechanical Code Exception: Dry cleaning units are not required to be pro- vided with exhaust ventilation where an exhaust hood is installed immediately outside of and above the loading door and operates at an airflow rate as follows Q = 100 x A,n (Equation 21-1) where Q = flow rate exhausted through the hood, cubic feet per minute (m'/s) Ain area of the loading door, square feet (m') SECTION 2106 SPOTTING AND PRETREATING 2106.1 General. Spotting and pretreatmg operations and equipment shall comply with the provisions of Sections 2106 2 through 2106 5 2106.2 Class I solvents. The maximum quantity of Class I solvents pern ttted at any work station shall be 1 gallon (4 L) Spotting or prespotting shall be permitted to be conducted with Class I solvents where they are stored in and dispensed from approved safety cans or in sealed DOT -approved metal shipping containers of not more than 1-gallon (4 L) capacity 2106.2.1 Spotting and prespotting. Spotting and pre - spotting shall be permitted to be conducted with Class I solvents where dispensed from plastic containers of not more than 1 pint (0 5 L) capacity 242 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DRY CLEANING 2106.3 Class II and III solvents. Scouring, brushing, and spotting and pretreatmg shall be permitted to be conducted with Class II or III solvents The maximum quantity of Class II or III solvents permitted at any work station shall be 1 gal- lon (4 L) In other than Group H-2 occupancy, the aggregate quantities of solvents shall not exceed the maximum allow- able quantity per control area for use -open system 2106.3.1 Spotting tables. Scouring, brushing or spotting tables on which articles are soaked in solvent shall have a liquid -tight top with a curb on all sides not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high The top of the table shall be pitched to ensure thorough draining to a 1'/z mch (38 mm) dram con- nected to an approved container 2106.3.2 Special handling. Where approved, articles that cannot be washed in the usual washing machines are allowed to be cleaned in scrubbing tubs Scrubbing tubs shall comply with the following 1 Only Class II or III liquids shall be used 2 The total amount of solvent used in such open con- tainers shall not exceed 3 gallons (I I L) 3 Scrubbing tubs shall be secured to the floor 4 Scrubbing tubs shall be provided with permanent 1 Yz mch (38 mm) drams Such dram shall be provided with a trap and shall be connected to an approved container 2106.3.3 Ventilation. Scrubbing tubs, scouring, brushing or spotting operations shall be located such that solvent vapors are captured and exhausted by the ventilating sys- tem 2106.3.4 Bonding and grounding. Metal scouring, brush- ing and spotting tables and scrubbing tubs shall be perma- nently and effectively bonded and grounded 2106.4 Type IV systems. Flammable and combustible liq- uids used for spotting operations shall be stored in approved safety cans or in sealed DOTn-approved shipping containers of not more than 1 gallon (4 L) in capacity Aggregate amounts shall not exceed 10 gallons (38 L) 2106.5 Type V systems. Spotting operations using flamma- ble or combustible liquids are prohibited in Type V dry clean - mg systems SECTION 2107 DRY CLEANING SYSTEMS 2107.1 General equipment requirements. Dry cleaning systems, including dry cleaning units, washing machines, stills, drying cabinets, tumblers and their appurtenances, including pumps, piping, valves, filters and solvent coolers, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 32 The construction of buildings in which such systems are located shall comply with the requirements of this section and the International Building Code 2107.2 Type II systems. Type II dry cleaning and solvent tank storage rooms shall not be located below grade or above the lowest floor level of the building and shall comply with Sections 2107 2 1 through 2107 2 3 Exception: Solvent storage tanks installed underground, in vaults or in special enclosures in accordance with Chap- ter 57 2107.2.1 Fire -fighting access. Type II dry cleaning plants shall be located so that access is provided and maintained from one side for fire -fighting and fire control purposes in accordance with Section 503 2107.2.2 Number of means of egress. Type II dry clean- ing rooms shall have not less than two means of egress doors located at opposite ends of the room, not less than one of which shall lead directly to the outside 2107.2.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Curbs, drams or other provisions for spill control and sec- ondary containment shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 2 to collect solvent leakage and fire protec- tion water and direct it to a safe location 2107.3 Solvent storage tanks. Solvent storage tanks for Class II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall conform to the require- ments of Chapter 57 and be located underground or outside, aboveground Exception: As provided in NFPA 32 for inside storage or treatment tanks SECTION 2108 FIRE PROTECTION 2108.1 General. Where required by this section, fire protec- tion systems, devices and equipment shall be installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Chapter 9 2108.2 Automatic sprinkler system. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 throughout dry cleaning plants containing Type II, Type III -A or Type III-B dry cleaning systems Exceptions: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in Type III -A dry cleaning plants where the aggre- gate quantity of Class III -A solvent in dry cleaning machines and storage does not exceed 330 gallons (1250 L) and dry cleaning machines are equipped with a feature that will accomplish any one of the following 1 1 Prevent oxygen concentrations from reach- ing 8 percent or more by volume 1 2 Keep the temperature of the solvent not less than 30'F (16 7'C) below the flash point 1 3 Maintain the solvent vapor concentration at a level lower than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) 1 4 Utilize equipment approved for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations in accor- dance with NFPA 70 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 243 I I 1 I Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢x1oo817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER DRY CLEANING 15 Utilize an integrated dry -chemical, clean agent or water -mist automatic fire -extin- guishing system designed to accordance with Chapter 9 2 An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required to Type III-B dry cleaning plants where the aggre- gate quantity of Class III-B solvent in dry cleaning machines and storage does not exceed 3,300 gallons (12 490 L) 2108.3 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. Type II dry cleaning units, washer -extractors, and drying tumblers to Type II dry cleaning plants shall be provided with an approved automatic fire-extmguislung system installed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 9 Exception: Where approved a manual steam jet not less than'/q inch (19 mm) with a continuously available steam supply at a pressure not less than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 kPa) is allowed to be substituted for the automatic fire-exttngutshtng system 2108.4 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- guishers shall be selected, installed and maintained to accor- dance with this section and Section 906 Not fewer than two 2-A 10-B C portable fire extinguishers shall be provided near the doors inside dry cleaning rooms containing Type II, Type III -A and Type III-B dry cleaning systems 244 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 22 COMBUSTIBLE DUST -PRODUCING OPERATIONS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 22 provides requirements that seek to reduce the likelihood of dust explosions by managing the hazards of ignit- able suspensions of combustible dusts associated with a variety of operations including woodworking, mining, food processing, agricultural commodity storage and handling and pharmaceutical manufacturing, among others Ignition source control and good housekeeping practices in occupancies containing dust -producing operations are emphasized Appropriate standards are referenced to deal with the specific dust hazards SECTION 2201 GENERAL 2201.1 Scope. The equipment, processes and operations involving dust explosion hazards shall comply with the provi- sions of this code and NFPA 652 2201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required for combustible dust -producing operations as set forth in Section 105 6 SECTION 2202 DEFINITION 2202.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 COMBUSTIBLE DUST. SECTION 2203 PRECAUTIONS 2203.1 Owner responsibility. The owner or operator of a facility with operations that manufacture, process, blend, con- vey, repackage, generate or handle potentially combustible dust or combustible particulate solids shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 652 2203.2 Dust hazard analysis (DHA). The requirements of NFPA 652 apply to all new and existing facilities and opera- tions with combustible dust hazard Existing facilities shall have a dust hazard analysis (DHA) completed in accordance with Section 7 1 2 of NFPA 652 The fire code official shall be authorized to order a dust hazard analysis to occur sooner if a combustible dust hazard I has been identified in a facility that has not previously per- formed an analysis 2203.3 Sources of ignition. Smoking, the use of heating or other devices employing an open flame, or the use of spark - producing equipment is prohibited in areas where combusti- ble dust is generated, stored, manufactured, processed or han- dled 2203.4 Housekeeping. Accumulation of combustible dust shall be kept to a minimum in the interior of buildings Accu- mulated combustible dust shall be collected by vacuum clean- ing or other means that will not place combustible dust into suspension in air Forced air or similar methods shall not be used to remove dust from surfaces SECTION 2204 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2204.1 Specific hazards standards. The industry- or com- modity -specific codes and standards listed in Table 2204 1 shall be complied with based on the identification and evalua- tion of the specific fire and deflagration hazards that exist at a facility TABLE 2204.1 SPECIFIC HAZARDS STANDARDS STANDARD SUBJECT NFPA 61 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code NFPA 120 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines NFPA 484 Standard for Combustible Metals NFPA 654 Standard for Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids NFPA 655 Standard for the Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 245 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817D201 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo oily mpyncg and NyodwgL ARTS Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 246 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 23 sets forth regulations for motor fuel -dispensing stations and repair garages It addresses both liquid and gas- eous motor fuels associated with automotive, marine, aircraft and fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facilities The repair garage provisions specifically address hazards associated with the different types of fuel used, including flammable and combustible liquids, hydrogen, LPG, LNG and CNG SECTION 2301 GENERAL 2301.1 Scope. Automotive motor fael-dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities, fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facilities, aircraft motor -vehicle fuel -dispens- ing facilities and repair garages shall be in accordance with this chapter and the International Building Code, Interna- tional Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code Such operations shall include both those that are open to the public and private operations 2301.2 Permits. Pennits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 2301.3 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the instal- lation or construction of automotive, marine or fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facilities and repair garages in accor- dance with Section 105 4 2301.4 Indoor motor fuel -dispensing facilities. Motor fuel - dispensing facilities located inside buildings shall comply with the International Building Code and NFPA 30A 2301.4.1 Protection of floor openings in indoor motor fuel -dispensing facilities. Where motor fuel -dispensing facilities are located inside buildings and the dispensers are located above spaces within the building, openings beneath dispensers shall be sealed to prevent the flow of leaked fuel to lower building spaces 2301.5 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be suitable for the locations in which they are installed and shall comply with Section 605, NFPA 30A and NFPA 70 2301.6 Heat -producing appliances. Heat -producing appli- ances shall be suitable for the locations in which they are installed and shall comply with NFPA 30A and the Interna- tional Fuel Gas Code or the International Mechanical Code SECTION 2302 DEFINITIONS 2302.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AIRCRAFT MOTOR -VEHICLE FUEL-DISPEN- ING FACILITY. ALCOHOL -BLENDED FUELS. AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. DISPENSING DEVICE, OVERHEAD TYPE. FLEET VEHICLE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG). MARINE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. REPAIR GARAGE. SELF-SERVICE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY. SECTION 2303 LOCATION OF DISPENSING DEVICES 2303.1 Location of dispensing devices. Dispensing devices shall be located as follows 1 Ten feet (3048 mm) or more from lot lines 2 Ten feet (3048 mm) or more from buildings having combustible exterior wall surfaces or buildings having noncombustible exterior wall surfaces that are not part of a 1-hour fire -resistance -rated assembly or buildings having combustible overhangs Exception: Canopies constructed in accordance with the International Building Code providing weather protection for the fuel islands 3 Such that all portions of the vehicle being fueled will be on the premises of the motor fuel -dispensing facility 4 Such that the nozzle, where the hose is fully extended, will not reach within 5 feet (1524 mm) of building open - rags 5 Twenty feet (6096 mm) or more from fixed sources of ignition 2303.2 Emergency disconnect switches. An approved emer- gency disconnect switch shall be provided at an approved location to stop the transfer of fuel to the fuel dispensers in the event of a fuel spill or other emergency The emergency disconnect switch for exterior fuel dispensers shall be pro- vided with ready access and shall be located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of, but not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from, the fuel dispensers For interior fuel -dispensing operations, the emergency disconnect switch shall be provided with ready access and be installed at an approved location Such 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 247 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817D201JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo moody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES devices shall be distinctly labeled as EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF Signs shall be provided in approved locations 2303.2.1 Height. The height of the emergency disconnect switch shall be not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and not more than 48 inches (1372 mm) measured vertically, from the floor level to the activating button SECTION 2304 DISPENSING OPERATIONS 2304.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be conducted by a quali- fied attendant or shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant at all tunes or shall be in accordance with Section 23043 2304.2 Attended self-service motor fuel -dispensing facili- ties. Attended self-service motor fuel-dispensmg facilities shall comply with Sections 2304 2 1 through 2304 2 5 Attended self-service motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall have not less than one qualified attendant on duty while the facility is open for business The attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of fuel The attendant shall prevent the dispensing of fuel into containers that do not comply with Section 2304 4 1, control sources of ignition, give immediate attention to accidental spills or releases, and be prepared to use fire extinguishers 2304.2.1 Special -type dispensers. Approved special -dis- pensing devices and systems such as, but not limited to, card- or coin -operated and remote -preset types, are allowed at motor fuel -dispensing facilities provided that there is not less than one qualified attendant on duty while the facility is open to the public Remote preset -type devices shall be set in the "off' position while not in use so that the dispenser cannot be activated without the knowledge of the attendant 2304.2.2 Emergency controls. Approved emergency con- trols shall be provided in accordance with Section 2303 2 2304.2.3 Operating instructions. Dispenser operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in approved locations on every dispenser 2304.2.4 Obstructions to view. Dispensing devices shall be in clear view of the attendant at all times Obstructions shall not be placed between the dispensing area and the attendant 2304.2.5 Communications. The attendant shall be able to communicate with persons in the dispensing area at all tunes An approved method of communicating with the fire department shall be provided for the attendant 2304.3 Unattended self-service motor fuel -dispensing facilities. Unattended self-service motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall comply with Sections 2304 3 1 through 230437 2304.3.1 General. Where approved unattended self-ser- vice motor fuel -dispensing facilities are allowed As a condition of approval, the owner or operator shall provide, and be accountable for, daily site visits, regular equipment inspection and maintenance 2304.3.2 Dispensers. Dispensing devices shall comply with Section 23067 Dispensing devices operated by the insertion of coms or currency shall not be used unless approved 2304.3.3 Emergency controls. Approved emergency con- trols shall be provided in accordance with Section 2303 2 Emergency controls shall be of a type that is only manu- ally resettable 2304.3.4 Operating instructions. Dispenser operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in approved locations on every dispenser and shall indicate the location of the emergency controls required by Section 2304 3 3 2304.3.5 Emergency procedures. An approved emer- gency procedures sign, in addition to the signs required by Section 2305 6, shall be posted in a conspicuous location and shall read IN CASE OF FIRE, SPILL OR RELEASE 1 USE EMERGENCY PUMP SHUTOFF 2 REPORT THE ACCIDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE NO FACILITY ADDRESS 2304.3.6 Communications. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or other approved clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the fire code official. 2304.3.7 Quantity limits. Dispensing equipment used at unsupervised locations shall comply with one of the fol- lowing 1 Dispensing devices shall be programmed or set to lunituninterrupted fuel delivery to 25 gallons (95 L) and require a manual action to resume delivery 2 The amount of fuel being dispensed shall be limited in quantity by a preprogrammed card as approved 2304.4 Dispensing into portable containers. The dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids into portable approved containers shall comply with Sections 2304 4 1 through 230443 2304.4.1 Approved containers required. Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall not be dispensed into a portable con- tainer unless such container does not exceed a 6-gallon (22 7 L) capacity, is listed or of approved material and construction, and has a tight closure with a screwed or spring -loaded cover so designed that the contents can be dispensed without spilling Liquids shall not be dispensed into portable or cargo tanks 2304.4.2 Nozzle operation. A hose nozzle valve used for dispensing Class I liquids into a portable container shall be in compliance with Section 2306 7 6 and be manually held open during the dispensing operation 2304.4.3 Location of containers being filled. Portable containers shall not be filled while located inside the trunk, passenger compartment or truck bed of a vehicle 248 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I (firiTER 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES SECTION 2305 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2305.1 Tank filling operations for Class I, II or III liquids. Delivery operations to tanks for Class I, II or III liquids shall comply with Sections 23051 1 through 2305 1 3 and the applicable requirements of Chapter 57 2305.1.1 Delivery vehicle location. Where liquid delivery to above -ground storage tanks is accomplished by posi- tive -pressure operation, tank vehicles shall be positioned not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from tanks receiving Class I liquids and 15 feet (4572 mm) from tanks receiv- ing Class II and IIIA liquids, measured from the tank to the nearest unloading valve on the tank vehicle 2305.1.2 Tank capacity calculation. The driver, operator or attendant of a tank vehicle shall, before making delivery to a tank, determme the unfilled, available capacity of such tank by an approved gauging device 2305.1.3 Tank fill connections. Delivery of flammable liquids to tanks more than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) in capacity shall be made by means of approved liquid- and vapor -tight connections between the delivery hose and tank fill pipe Where tanks are equipped with any type of vapor recovery system, all connections required to be made for the safe and proper functioning of the particular vapor recovery process shall be made Such connections shall be made liquid and vapor tight and remain connected throughout the unloading process Vapors shall not be dis- charged at grade level during delivery 2305.2 Equipment maintenance and inspection. Motor fuel -dispensing facility equipment shall be maintained in proper working order at all times in accordance with Sections 2305 2 1 through 2305 2 5 2305.2.1 Inspections. Flammable and combustible liquid fuel-dispensmg and containment equipment shall be peri- odically inspected where required by the fire code official to verify that the equipment is in proper working order and not subject to leakage Records of inspections shall be maintained 2305.2.2 Repairs and service. The fire code official is authorized to require damaged or unsafe containment and dispensing equipment to be repaired or serviced in an approved manner 2305.2.3 Dispensing devices. Where maintenance to Class I liquid dispensing devices becomes necessary and such maintenance could allow the accidental release or ignition of liquid, the following precautions shall be taken before such maintenance is begun 1 Only persons knowledgeable in performing the required maintenance shall perform the work 2 Electrical power to the dispensing device and pump serving the dispenser shall be shut off at the main electrical disconnect panel 3 The emergency shutoff valve at the dispenser, where installed, shall be closed 4 Vehicle traffic and unauthorized persons shall be prevented from coming within 12 feet (3658 mm) of the dispensing device 2305.2.4 Emergency shutoff valves. Automatic emer- gency shutoff valves required by Section 2306 7 4 shall be checked not less than once per year by manually tripping the hold -open linkage 2305.2.5 Leak detectors. Leak detection devices required by Section 2306 7 7 1 shall be checked and tested not less than annually in accordance with the manufacturer's spec- ifications to ensure proper installation and operation 2305.3 Spill control. Provisions shall be made to prevent liq- uids spilled during dispensing operations from flowing into buildings Acceptable methods include, but shall not be lmn- tied to, grading driveways, raising doorsills or other approved means 2305.4 Sources of ignition. Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas where fuel is dispensed The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during fueling Electri- cal equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 2305.5 Fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extin- guishers complying with Section 906 with a minimum rating of 2-A 20-B C shall be provided and located such that an extinguisher is not more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from pumps, dispensers or storage tank fill -pipe openings 2305.6 Warning signs. Warning signs shall be conspicu- ously posted within sight of each dispenser in the fael-dis- pensing area and shall state the following 1 No smoking 2 Shut off motor 3 Discharge your static electricity before fueling by touching a metal surface away from the nozzle 4 To prevent static charge, do not reenter your vehicle while gasoline is pumping 5 If a fire starts, do not remove nozzle back away immediately 6 It is unlawful and dangerous to dispense gasoline into unapproved containers 7 No filling of portable containers in or on a motor vehi- cle Place container on ground before filling 2305.7 Control of brush and debris. Fenced and diked areas surrounding above -ground tanks shall be kept free from vege- tation, debris and other material that is not necessary to the proper operation of the tank and piping system Weeds, grass, brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from fuel -han- dling equipment SECTION 2306 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 2306.1 General. Storage of flammable and combustible liq- uids shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 and Sections 2306 2 through 2306 6 3 2306.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, II and III liquid fuels at motor fuel -dispensing facili- ties shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 2 1 through 230626 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 249 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2306.2.1 Underground tanks. Underground tanks for the storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquid fuels shall comply with Chapter 57 2306.2.1.1 Inventory control for underground tanks. Accurate daily inventory records shall be maintained and reconciled on underground fuel storage tanks for indication of possible leakage from tanks and piping The records shall include records for each product showing daily reconciliation between sales, use, receipts and inventory on hand Where there is more than one system consisting of tanks serving separate pumps or dispensers for a product, the reconciliation shall be ascertained separately for each tank system A consistent or accidental loss of product shall be imme- diately reported to the fire code official 2306.2.2 Above -ground tanks located inside buildings. Above -ground tanks for the storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquid fuels are allowed to be located in buildings Such tanks shall be located in special enclosures complying with Section 2306 2 6, in a liquid storage room or a liquid storage warehouse complying with Chapter 57, or shall be listed and labeled as protected above -ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 2306.2.3 Above -ground tanks located outdoors, above grade. Above -ground tanks shall not be used for the stor- age of Class I, II or III liquid motor fuels, except as pro- vided by this section 1 Above -ground tanks used for outdoor, above -grade storage of Class I liquids shall be listed and labeled as protected above -ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 and shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 Such tanks shall be located in accordance with Table 2306 2 3 2 Above -ground tanks used for outdoor, above -grade storage of Class II or IIIA liquids shall be listed and labeled as protected above -ground tanks in accor- dance with UL 2085 and shall be installed in accor- dance with Chapter 57 Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2306 2 3 Exception: Other above -ground tanks that com- ply with Chapter 57 where approved by the fire code official 3 Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 12,000 gal- lons (45 420 L) in individual capacity or 48,000 gal- lons (181 680 L) in aggregate capacity Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) 4 Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with Section 5706 2 5 Above -ground tanks used for outdoor, above -grade storage of Class IIIB liquid motor fuel shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 142 or listed and labeled as protected above -ground tanks in accor- dance with UL 2085 and shall be installed in accor- dance with Chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2306 2 3 2306.2.4 Above -ground tanks located in above -grade vaults or below -grade vaults. Above -ground tanks used for storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquid motor fuels are allowed to be installed in vaults located above grade or below grade in accordance with Section 5704 2 8 and shall comply with Sections 2306 2 4 1 and 2306 2 4 2 Tanks in above -grade vaults shall also comply with Table 2306 2 3 2306.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits. Tanks storing Class I and Class II liquids at an individual site shall be lnntied to a maximum individual capacity of 15,000 gallons (56 775 L) and an aggregate capacity of 48,000 gallons (181 680 L) 2306.2.4.2 Fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facili- ties. Tanks storing Class II and Class IIIA liquids at a fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facility shall be lim- TABLE 2306.2.3 MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE -GROUND TANKS MINIMUM MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM DISTANCE FROM MINIMUM LOT LINE THAT IS MINIMUM INDIVIDUAL TANK NEAREST DISTANCE FROM OR CAN BE BUILT DISTANCE FROM MINIMUM DISTANCE TANKTVPE CAPACITY IMPORTANT NEAREST FUEL ON, INCLUDING NEAREST SIDE OF BETWEEN TANKS (feet) (gallorGs) BUILDING ON SAME DISPENSER THE OPPOSITE ANY PUBLIC WAY PROPERTY (feet) SIDE OF A PUBLIC (feet) (feet) WAY (feet) Less than or equal ` Protected above - tanks to 6,000 5 25A 15 5 3 ground Greater than 6,000 15 25' ` 25 15 3 Tanks in vaults 0-20,000 Ob 0 0° 0 Separate compartment required for each tank Othertanks All 50 50 100 50 3 For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 gallon =3 785 L a At fleet vehicle motor fuel -dispensing facilities, a minimum separation distance is not required b Underground vaults shall be located such that they will not be subject to loading from nearby structures, or they shall be designed to accommodate applied loads from existing or future structures that can be built nearby c For Class IIIB liquids in protected above -ground tanks, a minimum separation distance is not required 250 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR LEA Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomo,, m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY UNAUTHO OLDER PRO RED UCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES tied to a maximum individual capacity of 20,000 gal- lons (75 700 L) and an aggregate capacity of 80,000 gallons (302 800 L) 2306.2.5 Portable tanks. Where approved by the fire code official, portable tanks are allowed to be temporarily used in conjunction with the dispensing of Class I, II or III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or motorized equipment on premises not normally open to the public The approval shall include a definite time limit 2306.2.6 Special enclosures. Where installation of tanks in accordance with Section 5704 2 11 is unpractical, or because of property or bwldmg limitations, tanks for liq- uid motor fuels are allowed to be installed in buildings in special enclosures in accordance with all of the following 1 The special enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight 2 The special enclosure shall not contain backfill 3 Sides, top and bottom of the special enclosure shall be of reinforced concrete not less than 6 inches (152 mm) thick, with openings for inspection through the top only 4 Tank connections shall be piped or closed such that neither vapors nor liquid can escape into the enclosed space between the special enclosure and any tanks inside the special enclosure 5 Means shall be provided whereby portable equip- ment can be employed to discharge to the outside any vapors that might accumulate inside the special enclosure should leakage occur 6 Tanks containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not exceed 6,000 gallons (22 710 L) in individual capacity or 18,000 gallons (68 130 L) in aggregate capacity 7 Each tank within special enclosures shall be sur- rounded by a clear space of not less than 3 feet (910 mm) to allow for maintenance and inspection 2306.3 Security. Above -ground tanks for the storage of liq- uid motor fuels shall be safeguarded from public access or unauthorized entry in an approved manner 2306.4 Physical protection. Guard posts complying with Section 312 or other approved means shall be provided to protect above -ground tanks against impact by a motor vehicle unless the tank is listed as a protected above -ground tank with vehicle im pact protection 2306.5 Secondary containment Above -ground tanks shall be provided with drainage control or diking in accordance with Chapter 57 Drainage control and diking is not required for listed secondary containment tanks Secondary contain- ment systems shall be monitored either visually or automati- cally Enclosed secondary containment systems shall be provided with emergency venting in accordance with Section 2306625 2306.6 Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for use with flammable or combustible liquids. The design, fabrication, assembly, testing and inspection of piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for use with flamma- ble or combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chap- ter 57 and Sections 2306 6 1 through 2306 6 3 2306.6.1 Protection from damage. Piping shall be located such that it is protected from physical damage 2306.6.2 Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equip- ment for above -ground tanks for Class I, II and III liq- uids. Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for above -ground tanks storing Class I, II and III liquids shall comply with Sections 2306 6 2 1 through 2306 6 2 6 2306.6.2.1 Tank openings. Tank openings for above- ground tanks shall be through the top only 2306.6.2.2 Fill -pipe connections. The fill pipe for above -ground tanks shall be provided with a means for making a direct connection to the tank vehicle's fuel - delivery hose so that the delivery of fuel is not exposed to the open air during the filling operation Where any portion of the fill pipe exterior to the tank extends below the level of the top of the tank, a check valve shall be installed in the fill pipe not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the fill -hose connection 2306.6.2.3 Overfill protection. Overfill protection shall be provided for above -ground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks in accordance with Sections 5704 2 7 5 8 and 5704 2 9 7 5 2306.6.2.4 Siphon prevention. An approved antisi- phon method shall be provided in the piping system to prevent flow of liquid by siphon action 2306.6.2.5 Emergency relief venting. Above -ground storage tanks, tank compartments and enclosed second- ary containment spaces shall be provided with emer- gency relief venting in accordance with Chapter 57 2306.6.2.6 Spill containers. A spill container having a capacity of not less than 5 gallons (19 L) shall be pro- vided for each fill connection For tanks with a top fill connection, spill containers shall be noncombustible and shall be fixed to the tank and equipped with a man- ual dram valve that drams into the primary tank For tanks with a remote fill connection, a portable spill con- tainer is allowed 2306.6.3 Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equip- ment for underground tanks. Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for underground tanks shall comply with Chapter 57 and NFPA 30A 2306.7 Fuel -dispensing systems for flammable or combus- tible liquids. The design, fabrication and installation of fael- dispensing systems for flammable or combustible liquid fuels shall be in accordance with Sections 230671 through 2306 7 9 2 4 Alcohol -blended fuel -dispensing systems shall also comply with Section 2306 8 2306.7.1 Listed equipment Electrical equipment, dis- pensers, hose, nozzles and submersible or subsurface pumps used in fuel -dispensing systems shall be listed 2306.7.2 Fixed pumps required. Class I and II liquids shall be transferred from tanks by means of fixed pumps designed and equipped to allow control of the flow and prevent leakage or accidental discharge 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 251 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2306.7.3 Mounting of dispensers. Dispensing devices, except those installed on top of a protected above -ground tank that qualifies as vehicle -impact resistant, shall be pro- tected against physical damage by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be protected in accordance with Section 312 Dispensing devices shall be installed and securely fastened to their mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser manu- facturer's instructions Dispensing devices installed indoors shall be located in an approved position where they cannot be struck by an out -of -control vehicle descending a ramp or other slope 2306.7.3.1 Additional impact protection. The fire code official is authorized to require additional impact protection in accordance with Section 312 where dis- pensing devices are located in areas near parking areas, multiple dispensing devices, highway on- and off - ramps, and other areas where there is a higher potential for vehicle impacts 2306.7.4 Dispenser emergency shutoff valve. An approved automatic emergency shutoff valve designed to close in the event of a fire or impact shall be properly installed in the liquid supply line at the base of each dis- penser supplied by a remote pump The valve shall be installed so that the shear groove is flush with or within Yz inch (12 7 mm) of the top of the concrete dispenser island and there is clearance provided for maintenance purposes around the valve body and operating parts The valve shall be installed at the liquid supply line inlet of each over- head -type dispenser Where installed, a vapor return line located inside the dispenser housing shall have a shear sec- tion or approved flexible connector for the liquid supply line emergency shutoff valve to function Emergency shut- off valves shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, tested at the time of Jmtial installation and not less than yearly thereafter in accordance with Section 2305 2 4 2306.7.5 Dispenser hose. Dispenser hoses shall be not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length unless otherwise approved Dispenser hoses shall be listed and approved When not in use, hoses shall be reeled, racked or otherwise protected from damage 2306.7.5.1 Emergency breakaway devices. Dis- penser hoses for Class I and II liquids shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of a breakaway point Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Where hoses are attached to hose -retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located between the hose nozzle and the point of attachment of the hose -retrieval mechanism to the hose Overhead -type dispensing units shall be provided with a listed automatic -closing -type hose nozzle valve without a latch -open device Exception: A listed automatic -closing -type hose noz- zle valve with latch -open device is allowed to be used on overhead -type dispensing units where the design of the system is such that the hose nozzle valve will close automatically in the event the valve is released from a fill opening or upon impact with a driveway 2306.7.6.1 Special requirements for nozzles. Where dispensing of Class I, II or III liquids is performed, a listed automatic-closmg-type hose nozzle valve shall be used incorporating all of the following features 1 The hose nozzle valve shall be equipped with an integral latch -open device 2 Where the flow of product is normally controlled by devices or equipment other than the hose noz- zle valve, the hose nozzle valve shall not be capa- ble of being opened unless the delivery hose is pressurized If pressure to the hose is lost, the nozzle shall close automatically Exception: Vapor recovery nozzles mcorpo- rating insertion interlock devices designed to achieve shutoff on disconnect from the vehicle fill pipe 3 The hose nozzle shall be designed such that the nozzle is retained in the fill pipe during the filling operation 4 The system shall include listed equipment with a feature that causes or requires the closing of the hose nozzle valve before the product flow can be resumed or before the hose nozzle valve can be replaced in its normal position in the dispenser 2306.7.7 Remote pumping systems. Remote pumping systems for liquid fuels shall comply with Sections 2306 7 7 1 and 2306 7 7 2 2306.7.7.1 Leak detection. Where remote pumps are used to supply fuel dispensers, each pump shall have installed on the discharge side a listed leak detection device that will detect a leak in the piping and dispens- ers and provide an indication A leak detection device is not required if the piping from the pump discharge to under the dispenser is above ground and visible 2306.7.7.2 Location. Remote pumps installed above grade, outside of buildings, shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from lines of adjoining prop- erty that can be built on and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from any building opening Where an outside pump location is impractical, pumps are permitted to be installed inside bwldmgs as provided for dispensers in Section 2301 4 and Chapter 57 Pumps shall be sub- stantially anchored and protected against physical dam- age 2306.7.6 Fuel delivery nozzles. A listed automatic-clos- 2306.7.8 Gravity and pressure dispensing. Flammable ing-type hose nozzle valve with or without a latch -open liquids shall not be dispensed by gravity from tanks, device shall be provided on island -type dispensers used for drums, barrels or similar containers Flammable or com- dispensing Class I, II or III liquids bustible liquids shall not be dispensed by a device operat- 252 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt OO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) pu,rvantto S I ( RR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oT,,g and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES ing through pressure within a storage tank, drum or container 2306.7.9 Vapor -recovery and vapor -processing sys- tems. Vapor -recovery and vapor -processing systems shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 7 9 1 through 23067924 2306.7.9.1 Vapor -balance systems. Vapor -balance systems shall comply with Sections 23067911 through 2306 7 9 1 5 2306.7.9.1.1 Dispensing devices. Dispensing devices incorporating provisions for vapor recovery shall be listed and labeled Where existing listed or labeled dispensing devices are modified for vapor recovery, such modifications shall be listed by report by a nationally recognized testing laboratory The listing by report shall contain a description of the component parts used in the modification and recommended method of installation on specific dis- pensers Such report shall be made available on request of the fire code official Means shall be provided to shut down fuel dis- pensing in the event the vapor return line becomes blocked 2306.7.9.1.2 Vapor -return line closeoff. An acceptable method shall be provided to close off the vapor return line from dispensers when the product is not being dispensed 2306.7.9.1.3 Piping. Piping in vapor -balance sys- tems shall be in accordance with Sections 5703 6, 5704 2 9 and 5704 2 11 Nonmetallic piping shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Existing and new vent piping shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5703 6 and 5704 2 Vapor return piping shall be installed in a manner that drams back to the tank, without sags or traps in which liquid can become trapped If necessary, because of grade, condensate tanks are allowed in vapor return piping Condensate tanks shall be designed and installed so that they can be drained without opening 2306.7.9.1.4 Flexible joints and shear joints. Flex- ible joints shall be installed in accordance with Sec- tion 5703 6 9 An approved shearjoint shall be rigidly mounted and connected by a union in the vapor return piping at the base of each dispensing device The shear joint shall be mounted flush with the top of the sur- face on which the dispenser is mounted 2306.7.9.1.5 Testing. Vapor return lines and vent piping shall be tested in accordance with Section 570363 2306.7.9.2 Vapor -processing systems. Vapor -process- ing systems shall comply with Sections 2306 7 9 2 1 through 2306 7 9 2 4 2306.7.9.2.1 Equipment. Equipment in vapor -pro- cessing systems, including hose nozzle valves, vapor pumps, flame arresters, fire checks or systems for prevention of flame propagation, controls and vapor -processing equipment, shall be individually listed for the intended use in a specified manner Vapor -processing systems that introduce air into the underground piping or storage tanks shall be provided with equipment for prevention of flame propagation that has been tested and listed as suit- able for the intended use 2306.7.9.2.2 Location. Vapor -processing equip- ment shall be located at or above grade Sources of ignition shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from fuel -transfer areas and not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above tank fill openings and tops of dispenser islands Vapor -processing units shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the nearest building or lot line of a property that can be built on Exception: Where the required distances to buildings, lot lines or fuel -transfer areas cannot be obtained, means shall be provided to protect equipment against fire exposure Acceptable means shall include but not be limited to either of the following 1 Approved protective enclosures, which extend not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the equipment, constructed of fire- resistant or noncombustible materials 2 Fire protection using an approved water - spray system 2306.7.9.2.2.1 Distance from dispensing devices. Vapor -processing equipment shall be located not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from dis- pensing devices 2306.7.9.2.2.2 Physical protection. Vapor -pro- cessing equipment shall be protected against physical damage by guardrails, curbs, protective enclosures or fencing Where approved protec- tive enclosures are used, appraved means shall be provided to ventilate the volume within the enclosure to prevent pocketing of flammable vapors 2306.7.9.2.2.3 Downslopes. Where a downslope exists toward the location of the vapor -processing unit from a fuel -transfer area, the fire code offi- cial is authorized to require additional separation by distance and height 2306.7.9.2.3 Installation. Vapor -processing units shall be securely mounted on concrete, masonry or structural steel supports on concrete or other non- combustible foundations Vapor -recovery and vapor -processing equipment is allowed to be installed on roofs where approved 2306.7.9.2.4 Piping. Piping in a mechanical -assist system shall be in accordance with Section 5703 6 2306.8 Alcohol -blended fuel -dispensing operations. The design, fabrication and installation of alcohol -blended fuel - dispensing systems shall be in accordance with Section 2306 7 and Sections 2306 8 1 through 2306 8 6 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 253 I 11 1 CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2306.8.1 Listed equipment. Dispensers shall be listed in accordance with UL 87A Hoses, nozzles, breakaway fit- tings, swivels, flexible connectors or dispenser emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection devices and pumps used in alcohol -blended fuel -dispens- ing systems shall be listed for the specific purpose 2306.8.2 Compatibility. Dispensers shall be used only with the fuels for which they have been listed and that are marked on the product Field -installed components includ- ing hose assemblies, breakaway fittings, swivel connectors and hose nozzle valves shall be provided in accordance with the listing and the marking on the unit 2306.8.3 Change of system contents. Fuel -dispensing systems subject to change in contents from gasoline to alcohol -blended fuels shall be subject to fire code official review and approval prior to commencing dispensing operations 2306.8.4 Facility identification. Facilities dispensing alcohol -blended fuels shall be identified by an approved means 2306.8.5 Marking. Dispensers shall be marked in an approved manner to identify the types of alcohol -blended fuels to be dispensed 2306.8.6 Maintenance and inspection. Equipment shall be maintained and inspected in accordance with Section 23052 SECTION 2307 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 2307.1 General. Motor fael-dispensing facilities for lique- fied petroleum gas (LP -gas) fuel shall be in accordance with this section and Chapter 61 2307.2 Approvals. Storage vessels and equipment used for the storage or dispensing of LP -gas shall be approved or listed in accordance with Sections 2307 2 1 and 2307 2 2 2307.2.1 Approved equipment. Containers, pressure relief devices (including pressure relief valves), pressure regulators and piping for LP -gas shall be approved 2307.2.2 Listed equipment. Hoses, hose connections, vehicle fuel connections, dispensers, LP -gas pumps and electrical equipment used for LP -gas shall be listed 2307.3 Attendants. Motor fuel -dispensing operations for LP - gas shall be conducted by qualified attendants or in accor- dance with Section 2307 7 by persons trained in the proper handling of LP -gas 2307.4 Location of dispensing operations and equipment. The point of transfer for LP -gas dispensing operations shall be separated from buildings and other exposures in accor- dance with the following 1 Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from buildings where the exterior wall is not part of a fire -resistance -rated assembly having a rating of 1 hour or greater 2 Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from combustible overhangs on buildings, measured from a vertical line dropped from the face of the overhang at a point nearest the point of transfer 3 Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the lot line of property that can be built on 4 Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the centerline of the nearest mainline railroad track 5 Not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from public streets, highways, thoroughfares, sidewalks and driveways 6 Not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from buildings where the exterior wall is part of a fire -resistance -rated assem- bly having a rating of 1 hour or greater Exception: The point of transfer for LP -gas dispensing operations need not be separated from canopies that are constructed in accordance with the International Building Code and that provide weather protection for the dispens- ing equipment LP -gas containers shall be located in accordance with Chapter 61 LP -gas storage and dispensing equipment shall be located outdoors 2307.5 Additional requirements for LP -gas dispensers and equipment. LP -gas dispensers and related equipment shall comply with the following provisions 1 Pumps shall be fixed in place and shall be designed to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage and accidental discharge 2 Dispensing devices installed within 10 feet (3048 mm) of where vehicle traffic occurs shall be protected against physical damage by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be protected in accordance with Section 312 3 Dispensing devices shall be securely fastened to their mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser manufacturer's instructions 2307.6 Installation of LP -gas dispensing devices and equipment. The installation and operation of LP -gas dispens- ing systems shall be in accordance with Sections 2307 6 1 through 2307 6 4 and Chapter 61 LP -gas dispensers and dis- pensing stations shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and their listing 2307.6.1 Product control valves. The dispenser system piping shall be protected from uncontrolled discharge in accordance with the following 1 Where mounted on a concrete base, am cans shall be provided and installed within Yz inch (12 7 mm) of the top of the concrete base that will prevent flow from the supply piping in the event that the dis- penser is displaced from its mounting 2 A manual shutoff valve and an excess flow -control check valve shall be located in the liquid line between the pump and the dispenser inlet where the dispensing device is installed at a remote location and is not part of a complete storage and dispensing unit mounted on a common base 3 An excess flow -control check valve or an emer- gency shutoff valve shall be installed in or on the 254 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(QtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES dispenser at the point at which the dispenser hose is connected to the liquid piping 4 A listed automatic -closing type hose nozzle valve with or without a latch -open device shall be pro- vided on island -type dispensers 2307.6.2 Hoses. Hoses and piping for the dispensing of LP -gas shall be provided with hydrostatic relief valves The hose length shall not exceed 18 feet (5486 mm) An approved method shall be provided to protect the hose against mechanical damage 2307.6.3 Emergency breakaway devices. Dispenser hoses shall be equipped with a listed emergency break- away device designed to retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point Where hoses are attached to hose - retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located such that the breakaway device activates to protect the dispenser from being displaced 2307.6.4 Vehicle impact protection. Where installed within 10 feet of vehicle traffic, LP -gas storage containers, pumps and dispensers shall be protected in accordance with Section 2307 5, Item 2 2307.7 Public fueling of motor vehicles. Self-service LP - gas dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the filling of perma- nently mounted containers providing fuel to the LP -gas pow- ered vehicle The requirements for self-service LP -gas dispensing sys- tems shall be in accordance with the following 1 The arrangement and operation of the transfer of prod- uct into a vehicle shall be in accordance with this sec- tion and Chapter 61 2 The system shall be provided with an emergency shut- off switch located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of, but not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from, dispensers 3 The owner of the LP -gas motor fuel -dispensing facility or the owner's designee shall provide for the safe oper- ation of the system and the training of users 4 The dispenser and hose -end valve shall release not more than V. fluid ounce (4 cc) of liquid to the atmo- sphere upon breaking the connection with the fill valve on the vehicle 5 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 2305 5 6 Warning signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 2305 6 7 The area around the dispenser shall be maintained in accordance with Section 2305 7 2307.8 Overfilling. LP -gas containers shall not be filled with LP -gas in excess of the volume determined using the fixed maximum liquid level gauge installed on the container, the volume determined by the overfilling prevention device installed on the container or the weight determined by the required percentage of the water capacity marked on the con - tamer SECTION 2308 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 2308.1 General. Motor fuel -dispensing facilities for com- pressed natural gas (CNG) fuel shall be in accordance with this section and Chapter 53 2308.2 Approvals. Storage vessels and equipment used for the storage, compression or dispensing of CNG shall be approved or listed in accordance with Sections 2308 2 1 and 230822 2308.2.1 Approved equipment. Containers, compressors, pressure relief devices (including pressure relief valves), and pressure regulators and piping used for CNG shall be approved 2308.2.2 Listed equipment. Hoses, hose connections, dis- pensers and electrical equipment used for CNG shall be listed Vehicle -fueling connections shall be listed and labeled 2308.3 Location of dispensing operations and equipment Compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be located above ground, outdoors Exceptions: 1 Compression, storage or dispensing equipment shall be allowed in buildings of noncombustible construc- tion, as set forth in the International Building Code, that are unenclosed for three-quarters or more of the perimeter 2 Compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be allowed indoors or in vaults in accordance with Chapter 53 2308.3.1 Location on property. In addition to the requirements of Section 2303 1, compression, storage and dispensing equipment not located in vaults complying with Chapter 53 shall be installed as follows 1 Not beneath power Imes 2 Ten feet (3048 mm) or more from the nearest build- ing or lot line that could be built on, public street, sidewalk or source of ignition Exception: Dispensing equipment need not be separated from canopies that are constructed in accordance with the International Builckng Code and that provide weather protection for the dis- pensing equipment 3 Twenty-five feet (7620 mm) or more from the near- est rail of any railroad track and 50 feet (15 240 mm) or more from the nearest rail of any railroad main track or any railroad or transit line where power for tram propulsion is provided by an outside electrical source, such as thud rail or overhead catenary 4 Fifty feet (15 240 mm) or more from the vertical plane below the nearest overhead wire of a trolley bus line 2308.4 Private fueling of motor vehicles. Self-service CNG-dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the filling of perma- nently mounted fuel containers on CNG-powered vehicles 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 255 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES In addition to the requirements in Section 2305, the owner of a self-service CNG motor fuel-dispensmg facility shall ensure the safe operation of the system and the training of users 2308.5 Pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be designed and installed or protected so that their operation will not be affected by the elements (freezing ram, sleet, snow or ice), mud or debris The protection is allowed to be an inte- gral part of the regulator 2308.6 Valves. Gas piping to equipment shall be provided Iwith a remote, manual shutoff valve that is provided with ready access 2308.7 Emergency shutdown control. An emergency shut- down control shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of, but not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from, dispensers and shall be provided in the compressor area Upon activation, the emergency shutdown system shall automatically shut off the power supply to the compressor and close valves between the main gas supply and the compressor and between the storage containers and dispensers 2308.8 Discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel storage containers. The discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel cylinders for the purposes of maintenance, cylinder certifica- tion, calibration of dispensers or other activities shall be in accordance with Sections 2308 8 1 through 2308 8 1 2 6 2308.8.1 Methods of discharge. The discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel cylinders shall be accomplished through a closed transfer system in accordance with Sec- tion 2308 8 1 1 or an approved method of atmospheric venting in accordance with Section 2308 8 1 2 2308.8.1.1 Closed transfer system. A documented procedure that explains the logical sequence for dis- charging the cylinder shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval The procedure shall include what actions the operator will take in the event of a low-pressure or high-pressure natural gas release during the discharging activity A drawing illustrating the arrangement of piping, regulators and equipment settings shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval The drawing shall illustrate the piping and regulator arrangement and shall be shown in spatial relation to the location of the compressor, stor- age vessels and emergency shutdown devices 2308.8.1.2 Atmospheric venting. Atmospheric vent - mg of CNG shall comply with Sections 2308 8 1 2 1 through 2308 8 1 2 6 2308.8.1.2.1 Plans and specifications. A drawing illustrating the location of the vessel support, piping, the method of grounding and bonding, and other requirements specified herein shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval 2308.8.1.2.2 Cylinder stability. A method of rig- idly supporting the vessel during the venting of CNG shall be provided The selected method shall provide not less than two points of support and shall prevent the horizontal and lateral movement of the vessel The system shall be designed to prevent the movement of the vessel based on the highest gas - release velocity through valve orifices at the ves- sel's rated pressure and volume The structure or appurtenance shall be constructed of noncombusti- ble materials 2308.8.1.2.3 Separation. The structure or appurte- nance used for stabilizing the cylinder shall be sepa- rated from the site equipment, features and exposures and shall be located in accordance with Table 2308 8 12 3 TABLE 2308.8.1.2.3 SEPARATION DISTANCE FOR ATMOSPHERIC VENTING OF CNG EQUIPMENT OR FEATURE MINIMUM SEPARATION (feet) Butdings 25 Butding openings 25 CNG compressor and storage vessels 25 CNG dispensers 25 Lot lines 15 Public ways 15 Velucles 25 For SI 1 foot =3048 trim 2308.8.1.2.4 Grounding and bonding. The struc- ture or appurtenance used for supporting the cylin- der shall be grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 The cylinder valve shall be bonded prior to the com- mencement of venting operations 2308.8.1.2.5 Vent tube. A vent tube that will divert the gas flow to atmosphere shall be installed on the cylinder prior to commencement of the venting and purging operation The vent tube shall be con- structed of pipe or tubing materials approved for use with CNG in accordance with Chapter 53 The vent tube shall be capable of dispersing the gas not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above grade level The vent tube shall not be provided with a ram cap or other feature that would lnnit or obstruct the gas flow At the connection fitting of the vent tube and the CNG cylinder, a listed bidirectional detonation flame arrester shall be provided 2308.8.1.2.6 Signage. Approved "No Smoking" signs complying with Section 310 shall be posted within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the cylinder support structure or appurtenance Approved CYLINDER SHALL BE BONDED signs shall be posted on the cylinder support structure or appurtenance SECTION 2309 HYDROGEN MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING AND GENERATION FACILITIES 2309.1 General. Hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing and gener- ation facilities shall be in accordance with this section and 256 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRSEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES Chapter 58 Where a fuel -dispensing facility includes a repair garage, the repair operation shall comply with Section 2311 2309.2 Equipment. Equipment used for the generation, com- pression, storage or dispensing of hydrogen shall be designed for the specific application in accordance with Sections 2309 2 1 through 2309 2 3 2309.2.1 Approved equipment. Cylinders, containers and tanks, pressure relief devices, including pressure valves, hydrogen vaporizers, pressure regulators, and piping used for gaseous hydrogen systems shall be designed and con- structed in accordance with Chapters 53, 55 and 58 2309.2.2 Listed or approved equipment Hoses, hose connections, compressors, hydrogen generators, dispens- ers and electrical equipment used for hydrogen shall be listed or approved for use with hydrogen Hydrogen motor-fuelmg connections shall be listed and labeled or approved for use with hydrogen 2309.2.3 Electrical equipment Electrical installations shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 2309.3 Location on property. In addition to the require- ments of Section 23031, dispensing equipment shall be located in accordance with Sections 2309 3 1 through Section 230932 2309.3.1 Location of operations and equipment. Gener- ation, compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be located in accordance with Sections 2309 3 1 1 through 2309 3 1 5 5 2309.3.1.1 Outdoors. Generation, compression, or storage equipment shall be allowed outdoors in accor- dance with Chapter 58 and NFPA 2 2309.3.1.2 Indoors. Generation, compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be located in indoor rooms or areas constructed in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Mechanical Code and NFPA 2 2309.3.1.2.1 Maintenance. Gaseous hydrogen sys- tems and detection devices shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 2309.3.1.2.2 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited in hydrogen cutoff rooms "No Smoking" signs shall be provided at all entrances to hydrogen fuel gas rooms 2309.3.1.2.3 Ignition source control. Open flames, flame -producing devices and other sources of igni- tion shall be controlled in accordance with Chapter 58 2309.3.1.2.4 Housekeeping. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall be kept free from combustible debris and storage 2309.3.1.3 Gaseous hydrogen storage. Storage of gas- eous hydrogen shall be in accordance with Chapters 53 and 58 2309.3.1.4 Liquefied hydrogen storage. Storage of liquefied hydrogen shall be in accordance with Chap- ters 55 and 58 2309.3.1.5 Canopy tops. Gaseous hydrogen compres- sion and storage equipment located on top of motor fuel -dispensing facility canopies shall be in accordance with Sections 2309 3 1 5 1 through 2309 3 15 5, Chap- ters 53 and 58 and the International Fuel Gas Code 2309.3.1.5.1 Construction. Canopies shall be con- structed in accordance with the motor fuel -dispens- ing facility canopy requirements of Section 406 7 of the International Building Code 2309.3.1.5.2 Fire -extinguishing systems. Fuel -dis- pensing areas under canopies shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 The design of the sprinkler system shall be not less than that required for Extra Hazard Group 2 occupancies Operation of the sprinkler system shall activate the emergency functions of Sections 2309 3 1 5 3 and 23093154 2309.3.1.5.3 Emergency discharge. Operation of the automatic sprinkler system shall activate an automatic emergency discharge system, which will discharge the hydrogen gas from the equipment on the canopy top through the vent pipe system 2309.3.1.5.4 Emergency shutdown control. Opera- tion of the automatic sprinkler system shall activate the emergency shutdown control required by Sec- tion 2309 5 3 2309.3.1.5.5 Signage. Approved signage having 2- inch (51 mm) block letters shall be affixed at approved locations on the exterior of the canopy structure stating CANOPY TOP HYDROGEN STORAGE 2309.3.2 Canopies. Dispensing equipment need not be separated from canopies of Type I or II construction that are constructed in a manner that prevents the accumulation of hydrogen gas and in accordance with Section 406 7 of the International Building Code. 2309.4 Dispensing into motor vehicles at self-service hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing facilities. Self-service hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the fill- ing of permanently mounted fuel containers on hydrogen - powered velucles In addition to the requirements in Section 2311, the owner of a self-service hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing facility shall provide for the safe operation of the system through the insti- tution of a fire safety plan submitted in accordance with Sec- tion 404, the training of employees and operators who use and maintain the system in accordance with Section 406, and provisions for hazard communication in accordance with Section 407 2309.4.1 Dispensing systems. Dispensing systems shall be equipped with an overpressure protection device set at not greater than 140 percent of the service pressure of the fueling nozzle it supplies 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 257 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES a 2309.5 Safety precautions. Safety precautions at hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing and generation facilities shall be in accordance with Sections 2309 5 1 through 2309 5 3 1 2309.5.1 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect hydrogen storage systems and use areas subject to vehicular damage in accordance with Section 312 2309.5.1.1 Vehicle fueling pad. The vehicle shall be fueled on noncoated concrete or other approved paving material having a resistance not exceeding 1 megohm as detennmed by the methodology specified in EN 1081 2309.5.2 Emergency shutoff valves. A manual emer- gency shutoff valve shall be provided to shut down the flow of gas from the hydrogen supply to the piping sys- tem 2309.5.2.1 Identification. Manual emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible, accessible and indicated by means of a sign 2309.5.3 Emergency shutdown controls. In addition to the manual emergency shutoff valve required by Section 2309 5 2, a remotely located, manually activated emer- gency shutdown control shall be provided An emergency shutdown control shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of, but not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from, dis- pensers and hydrogen generators 2309.5.3.1 System requirements. Activation of the emergency shutdown control shall automatically shut off the power supply to all hydrogen storage, compres- sion and dispensing equipment, shut off natural gas or other fuel supply to the hydrogen generator, and close valves between the main supply and the compressor and between the storage containers and dispensing equipment 2309.6 Repairs, purging, defueling and discharge. The repair, purging, defueling or discharge activities associated with hydrogen motor fuel supply systems and tanks and the installation of the systems shall be in accordance with Chap- ters 53 and 58 and NFPA 2 Exception: The fuel supply piping from the fuel storage tank to the engine compartment on a motor velucle or forklift 2309.6.1 Documented procedure. A documented proce- dure that explains the logic sequence for defueling or dis- charging operations shall be maintained on site and shall be provided to the fire code official upon request The pro- cedure shall include what actions the operator is required to take in the event of a low-pressure or high-pressure hydrogen release during discharging activity Schematic design documents shall be maintained on site, illustrating the arrangement of piping, regulators and equipment set- tings The schematic shall illustrate the piping and regula- tor arrangement and shall be shown in spatial relation to the location of the vehicle being defueled and, if applica- ble, to the compressor, storage vessels and emergency shutdown devices SECTION 2310 MARINE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 2310.1 General. The construction of marine motor fael-dis- pensmg facilities shall be in accordance with the Intema- tional Building Code and NFPA 30A The storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquids at marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 57 2310.2 Storage and handling. The storage and handling of Class I, II or IIIA liquids at marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sections 2310 2 1 through 2310 2 3 2310.2.1 Class I, II or HIA liquid storage. Class I, II or IIIA liquids stored inside of buildings used for marine motor fael-dispensing facilities shall be stored in approved containers or portable tanks Storage of Class I liquids shall not exceed 10 gallons (38 L) Exception: Storage in liquid storage rooms in accor- dance with Section 5704 3 7 2310.2.2 Class II or IIIA liquid storage and dispensing. Class II or IIIA liquids stored or dispensed inside of build- ings used for marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be stored in and dispensed from approved containers or portable tanks Storage of Class II and IIIA liquids shall not exceed 120 gallons (454 L) 2310.2.3 Heating equipment. Heating equipment installed in Class I, II or IIIA liquid storage or dispensing areas shall comply with Section 2301 6 2310.3 Dispensing. The dispensing of liquid fuels at marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall comply with Sections 2310 3 1 through 2310 3 5 2310.3.1 General. Wharves, piers or floats at marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be used exclusively for the dispensing or transfer of petroleum products to or from marine craft, except that transfer of essential ship stores is allowed 2310.3.2 Supervision. Marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall have an attendant or supervisor who is fully aware of the operation, mechanics and hazards inherent to fueling of boats on duty whenever the facility is open for business The attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class I, II or IIIA liquids or flammable gases 2310.3.3 Hoses and nozzles. Dispensing of Class I, II or IIIA liquids into the fuel tanks of marine craft shall be by means of an approved -type hose equipped with a listed automatic -closing nozzle without a latch -open device Hoses used for dispensing or transferring Class I, II or IIIA liquids, when not in use, shall be reeled, racked or otherwise protected from mechanical damage 2310.3.4 Portable containers. Dispensing of Class I, II or IIIA liquids into containers, other than fuel tanks, shall be in accordance with Section 2304 4 1 2310.3.5 Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall not be filled at marine motor fueLdis- pensvngfacilities unless approved Approved storage facil- ities for LP -gas cylinders shall be provided See also Section 2307 258 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to Lie Ag,, ^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO, goodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg andoNyb,IyogL,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2310.4 Fueling of marine vehicles at other than approved marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities. Fueling of floating marine craft at other than a marine motor fuel -dispensing facility shall comply with Sections 2310 4 1 and 2310 4 2 2310.4.1 Class I liquid fuels. Fueling of floating marine craft with Class I fuels at other than a marine motor fuel - dispensing facility is prohibited 2310.4.2 Class II or III liquid fuels. Fueling of floating marine craft with Class II or III fuels at other than a marine motor fuel-dispensmg facility shall be in accor- dance with all of the following 1 The premises and operations shall be approved by the fire code official 2 Tank vehicles and fueling operations shall comply with Section 5706 6 3 The dispensing nozzle shall be of the listed auto- matic -closing type without a latch -open device 4 Nighttime deliveries shall only be made in lighted areas 5 The tank vehicle flasher lights shall be in operation while dispensing 6 Fuel expansion space shall be left in each fuel tank to prevent overflow in the event of temperature increase 2310.5 Fire prevention regulations. General fire safety reg- ulations for marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall comply with Sections 2310 5 1 through 2310 5 7 2310.5.1 Housekeeping. Marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner Accumulations of rubbish or waste oils in excessive amounts shall be prohibited 2310.5.2 Spills. Spills of Class I, II or IIIA liquids at or on the water shall be reported immediately to the fire depart- ment andlurisdictional authorities 2310.5.3 Rubbish containers. Containers with tight -fit- ting or self -closing lids shall be provided for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste material The rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that comply with any one of the following 1 Noncombustible materials 2 Materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' m the horizontal orientation 2310.5.4 Marine vessels and craft. Vessels or craft shall not be made fast to fuel docks serving other vessels or craft occupying a berth at a marine motor fuel -dispensing facility 2310.5.5 Sources of ignition. Construction, maintenance, repair and reconditioning work involving the use of open flames, arcs or spark -producing devices shall not be per- formed atmarine motor fuel -dispensing facilities or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the dispensing facilities, including piers, wharves or floats, except for emergency repair work approved in writing by the fire code official Fueling shall not be conducted at the pier, wharf or float during the course of such emergency repairs 2310.5.5.1 Smoking. Smoking or open flames shall be prohibited within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of fueling opera- tions "No Smoking" signs complying with Section 310 shall be posted conspicuously about the premises Such signs shall have letters not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height on a background of contrasting color 2310.5.6 Preparation of tanks for fueling. Boat owners and operators shall not offer their craft for fueling unless the tanks being filled are properly vented to dissipate fumes to the outside atmosphere 2310.5.7 Warning signs. Warning signs shall be promi- nently displayed at the face of each wharf, pier or float at such elevation as to be clearly visible from the decks of marine craft being fueled Such signs shall have letters not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height on a background of contrasting color bearing the following or approved equiv- alent wording WARNING NO SMOKING —STOP ENGINE WHILE FUELING, SHUT OFF ELECTRICITY DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL AFTER BELOW DECK SPACES ARE VENTILATED 2310.6 Fire protection. Fire protection features for marine motor fuel-dispensmg facilities shall comply with Sections 2310 6 1 through 2310 6 4 2310.6.1 Standpipe hose stations. Fire hose, where pro- vided, shall be enclosed within a cabinet, and hose stations shall be labeled FIRE HOSEEMERGENCY USE ONLY 2310.6.2 Obstruction of fire protection equipment Materials shall not be placed on a pier in such a manner as to obstruct access to fire -fighting equipment or piping sys- tem control valves 2310.6.3 Access. Where the pier is designed for vehicular ' traffic, an unobstructed roadway to the shore end of the wharf shall be maintained for access by fire apparatus 2310.6.4 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- guishers in accordance with Section 906, each having a minimum rating of 20-B C, shall be provided as follows 1 One on each float One on the pier or wharf within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the head of the gangway to the float, unless the office is within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the gangway or is on the float and an extinguisher is provided thereon SECTION 2311 REPAIR GARAGES 2311.1 General. Repair garages shall comply with this sec- tion and the International Building Code Repair garages for vehicles that use more than one type of fuel shall comply with the applicable provisions of this section for each type of fuel used 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 259 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES Where a repair garage includes a motor fuel -dispensing facility, the fuel -dispensing operation shall comply with the requirements of this chapter for motor fuel -dispensing facili- ties 2311.2 Storage and use of flammable and combustible liq- uids. The storage and use of flammable and combustible liq- uids in repair garages shall comply with Chapter 57 and Sections 2311 2 1 through 2311 2 4 2311.2.1 Cleaning of parts. Cleaning of parts shall be conducted in listed and approved parts -cleaning machines in accordance with Chapter 57 2311.2.2 Waste oil, motor oil and other Class IIIB liq- uids. Waste oil, motor oil and other Class IIIB liquids shall be stored in approved tanks or containers, which are allowed to be stored and dispensed from inside repair garages 2311.2.2.1 Tank location. Tanks storing Class IIIB liq- uids in repair garages are allowed to be located at, below or above grade, provided that adequate drainage or containment is provided 2311.2.2.2 Liquid classification. Crankcase drammgs shall be classified as Class IIIB liquids unless otherwise determined by testing 2311.2.3 Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil - soaked waste. Garage floor drains, where provided, shall dram to approved oil separators or traps discharging to a sewer in accordance with the International Plumbing Code Contents of oil separators, traps and floor drainage systems shall be collected at sufficiently frequent intervals and removed from the premises to prevent oil from being carried into the sewers 2311.2.3.1 Disposal of liquids. Crankcase draimngs and liquids shall not be dumped into sewers, streams or on the ground, but shall be stored in approved tanks or containers in accordance with Chapter 57 until removed from the premises 2311.2.3.2 Disposal of oily waste. Self -closing metal cans shall be used for oily waste 2311.2.4 Spray finishing. Spray finishing with flammable or combustible liquids shall comply with Chapter 24 2311.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall not be located within 18 inches (457 mm) of the floor and shall com- ply with Chapters 3 and 35 2311.3.1 Equipment. Appliances and equipment installed in a repair garage shall comply with the provisions of the International Building Code, the International Mechani- cal Code and NFPA 70. 2311.3.2 Smoking. Smoking shall not be allowed in repair garages except in approved locations 2311.4 Below -grade areas. Pits and below -grade work areas in repair garages shall comply with Sections 231141 through 2311 4 3 2311.4.1 Construction. Pits and below -grade work areas shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 2311.4.2 Means of egress. Pits and below -grade work areas shall be provided with means of egress in accordance with Chapter 10 2311.4.3 Ventilation. Where Class I liquids or LP -gas are stored or used within a building having a basement or pit wherein flammable vapors could accumulate, the basement or pit shall be provided with mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code, at a mmimum rate of C/ cubic feet per minute per square foot (cfin/f2) [0 008 m'/(s • m2)] to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors 2311.5 Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LP - gas). Vehicles powered by LP -gas and the servicing of velu- cles powered by LP -gas shall be in compliance with this chapter, Chapter 61 of this code and NFPA 58 2311.6 Vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). LNG velucles and CNG vehicles shall comply with Sections 2311 61 and 2311 6 2, as applicable 2311.6.1 Liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG velucle fuel system pressure shall be measured and recorded prior to entering the repair facility The maximum allowable sys- tem pressure shall be not more than 170 psig (1172 kPa) Pressure greater than 170 psig (1172 kPa) shall be reduced by operating the vehicle or limited venting outdoors, as required 2311.6.2 Compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG vehicle fuel system pressure and the ambient temperature shall be measured and recorded prior to entering the repair facility Pressure greater than the indicated maximum pressure in accordance with Table 2311 6 2 shall be reduced by defu- elmg the vehicle TABLE 2311.6.2 TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CYLINDER PRESSURE TABLE' GAS TEMPERATURE °F PRESSURE IN FULL 3,600 PSI CNG CONTAINER, psig 1236 4,500 120 4,455 110 4,272 100 4,105 90 3,936 80 3,768 70 3,600 60 3,432 50 3,263 40 3,094 30 2,926 20 2,757 10 2,589 0 2,421 -10 2,253 -20 2,086 -30 1,919 -40 1,753 ForSI oC=[(°F)-32]/18,1psig =6895kPa a 3,600 psi service pressure calculated from the standard gas composition used to create the gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) 260 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, xAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoam Aty Tbodomo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboema Romsd Mgle— odympyncg and Nyodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT . AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2311.7 Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 906 2311.8 Repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter -than - air fuels. The room, motor vehicle repair booth or motor vehicle repair space containing repair garage activities for the conversion or repair of vehicles that use CNG, LNG, hydro- gen or other lighter -than -air motor fuels shall be in accor- dance with Sections 2311 8 through 2311 8 11 in addition to the other requirements of Section 2311 Repair garages for the repair of vehicles that use hydrogen fuel shall be in accor- dance with this code and NFPA 2 Exceptions: 1 Repair garages where work is conducted only on vehicles that have been defueled and their systems purged with nitrogen gas, and where standard oper- ating procedures to document and maintain the fuel - mg status throughout repair operations are approved 2 Repair garages where work is not performed on the fuel system and is limited to exchange of parts and maintenance not requiring open flame or welding on the CNG-, LNG-, hydrogen- or other lighter -than - air -fueled motor vehicle 3 Repair garages for hydrogen -fueled vehicles where work is not performed on the hydrogen storage tank and is limited to the exchange of parts and mainte- nance not requiring open flame or welding on the hydrogen -fueled vehicle During the work, the entire hydrogen fuel system shall contain less than 200 cubic feet (5 6 m') of hydrogen 4 Repair garages for natural -gas -fueled vehicles where work is not being performed on the fuel storage tank, and is limited to the exchange of parts and maintenance not requiring open flame or welding on the natural -gas -fueled vehicle During the work, the natural gas, in the vehicle fuel tank shall contain a pressure of not more than 250 psi at 70°F (1724 kPa at 21 OC) 2311.8.1 Preparation of vehicles for repair. For vehicles powered by gaseous fuels, the fuel shutoff valves shall be closed prior to repairing any portion of the vehicle fuel system Vehicles powered by gaseous fuels in which the fuel system has been damaged shall be inspected and evaluated for fuel system integrity prior to being brought into the repair garage The inspection shall include testing of the entire fuel delivery system for leakage 2311.8.2 Repair garages used for the repair of hydro- gen -fueled vehicles. Repair garages used for the repair of hydrogen -fueled vehicles shall be provided with an approved exhaust ventilation system in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 6 of NFPA 2 2311.8.3 Motor vehicle repair rooms. Motor vehicle repair rooms shall be enclosed with not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code, or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Interna- tional Building Code, or both, with 1-hour rated opening protectives 2311.8.4 Motor vehicle repair booths. The design and construction of motor vehicle repair booths shall be in accordance with Sections 2311 8 4 1 through 2311 8 4 4 2311.8.4.1 Construction. Motor vehicle repair booths shall be constructed of approved noncombustible mate- rials Where walls or ceiling assemblies are constructed of sheet metal, single -skin assemblies shall be not thin- ner than 0 0478 inch (18 gage) (1 2 mm) and each sheet of double -skin assemblies shall be not thinner than 0 0359 inch (20 gage) (0 9 mm) Structural sections of motor vehicle repair booths shall be sealed in an approved manner 2311.8.4.2 Surfaces. The interior surfaces of motor vehicle repair booths shall be constructed to permit the free passage of exhaust air from all parts of the interior 2311.8.4.3 Means of egress. Means of egress shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 Exception: Means of egress doors from premanu- factured motor vehicle repair booths shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width by 80 inches (2032 mm) in height 2311.8.4.4 Clear space. Motor vehicle repair booths shall be installed so that all parts of the booth provide ready access for cleaning A clear area of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) wide shall be maintained on all sides of the motor vehicle repair booth This clear area shall be kept free of any storage or combustible construction Exceptions: 1 This requirement shall not prolubit locating a motor vehicle repair booth closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to or directly against an interior par- tition, wall or floor/ceiling assembly that has a fire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, provided that the motor vehicle repair booth can be adequately maintained and cleaned 2 This requirement shall not prolubit locating a motor vehicle repair booth closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to an exterior wall or a roof assem- bly, provided that the wall or roof is con- structed of noncombustible material and the motor vehicle repair booth can be adequately maintained and cleaned 2311.8.5 Motor vehicle repair spaces. Where such spaces are not separately enclosed, noncombustible spray curtains shall be provided to restrict the spread of flamma- ble gases 2311.8.6 Fire protection. Motor vehicle repair booths or spaces installed in a room or area protected by an auto- matic sprinkler system shall have the protection extended to include the inside of the motor velucle repair booth or space 2311.8.7 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided for motor vehicle repair rooms, motor vehicle repair booths or motor vehicle repair spaces 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 261 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odim).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2311.8.8 Exhaust ventilation system. Repair garages used for the repair of CNG, LNG, or other lighter -than -air motor fuels other than hydrogen shall be provided with an approved mechanical ventilation system The mechanical exhaust ventilation system shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and Sections 2311 8 8 1 and 2311 8 8 2 Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, natural ventilation shall be permitted in lieu of mechan- ical exhaust ventilation 2311.8.8.1 Design. For indoor locations, air supply inlets and exhaust outlets for mechanical ventilation shall be arranged to provide uniformly distributed air movement with inlets uniformly arranged on walls near floor level and outlets at the high point of the room in walls or the roof Failure of the ventilation system shall cause the fueling system to shut down The exhaust ventilation rate shall be not less than 1 cubic foot per mmute (0 03 m'/minute) per 12 cubic feet (34 in') of room volume 2311.8.8.2 Operation. The mechanical exhaust venti- lation system shall operate continuously Exceptions: 1 Mechanical exhaust ventilation systems that are interlocked with a gas detection system designed in accordance with Sections 2311 8 9 through 2311 8 9 2 2 Mechanical exhaust ventilation systems in repair garages that are used only for repair of vehicles fueled by liquid fuels or odorized gases, such as CNG, where the ventilation sys- tem is electrically interlocked with the lighting circuit 2311.8.9 Gas detection system. Repair garages used for repair of vehicles fueled by nonodorized gases including, but not limited to, hydrogen and nonodorized LNG, shall be provided with a gas detection system that complies with Section 916 The gas detection system shall be designed to detect leakage of nonodorized gaseous fuel Where lubrication or chassis service pits are provided in garages used for repairing nonodorized LNG -fueled vehi- cles, gas sensors shall be provided in such pits 2311.8.9.1 System activation. Activation of the gas detection alarm shall result in all of the following 1 Initiation of local audible and visual alarms in approved locations 2 Deactivation of heating systems located in the repair garage 3 Activation of the mechanical exhaust ventilation system, where the ventilation system is inter- locked with gas detection 2311.8.9.2 Failure of the gas detection system. Fail- ure of the gas detection system shall automatically deactivate the heating system, activate the mechanical exhaust ventilation system where the system is inter- locked with the gas detection system and cause a trou- ble signal to sound in an approved location 2311.8.10 Classified electrical area. Areas within 18 inches (450 min) of a ceiling within a motor vehicle repair room or motor vehicle repair booth shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements for Class I, Division 2 classified locations, as set forth in NFPA 70 Exceptions: 1 Rooms with exhaust ventilation of not less than 1 cubic foot per mmute per square foot (03 in'/ min/m') of floor area, with suction taken from a point within 18 inches (450 min) of the lughest point in the ceiling in repair garages for vehicles that use CNG, liquefied natural gas (LNG) or other lighter -than -air motor fuels 2 Rooms used for the repair of hydrogen -fueled vehicles that have an approved exhaust ventila- tion system in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and NFPA 2 2311.8.11 Defueling equipment required at vehicle maintenance and repair facilities. Facilities for repairing or replacing hydrogen fuel tanks on hydrogen -fueled velu- cles shall have equipment to defiel vehicle storage tanks Where work must be performed on a vehicle's fuel storage tank for the purpose of maintenance, repair or cylinder certification, def ieling and purging shall be conducted in accordance with Section 2309 6 and NFPA 2 262 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CITFIgbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by HDO,, Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om).(Dty of PnmdNmod)Odo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. xm.o 06 DI AM (PET) t to Lie Affiee^®,At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m ALO,Pepeodomo- by any tlud Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odympyncg andoNyb,Iyo,oIRb¢d ANY VNAVTHORIVED REICLA VCIION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERALCOPYRIGHTACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PBNALTIBSTHBRBVNDBR CHAPTER 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES User note: About this chapter. Chapter 24 provides requirements that govern operations where flammable or combustible finishes are applied by spraying, dipping, powder coating or flow -coating processes As with all operations involving flammable or combustible liquids and combusti- ble dusts or vapors, controlling ignition sources and methods of reducing or controlling flammable vapors or combustible dusts at or near these operations are emphasized SECTION 2401 GENERAL 2401.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to locations or areas where any of the following activities are conducted 1 The application of flammable finishes to articles or materials by means of spray apparatus 2 The application of flammable finishes by dipping or immersing articles or materials into the contents of tanks, vats or containers of flammable or combustible liquids for coating, finishing, treatment or similar pro- cesses 3 The application of flammable finishes by applying combustible powders to articles or materials utilizing powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidized beds or electrostatic fluidized beds 4 Floor surfacing or finishing operations using Class I or II liquids in areas exceeding 350 square feet (32 5 m') 5 The application of flammable finishes consisting of dual -component coatings or Class I or II liquids where applied by brush or roller in quantities exceeding 1 gal- lon (4 L) 2401.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to spray finishing utilizing flammable or combustible liquids that do not sustain combustion, including 1 Liquids that do not have a fire point when tested in accordance with ASTM D92 2 Liquids with a flashpomt greater than 95°F (35°C) in a water -miscible solution or dispersion with a water and inert (noncombustible) solids content of more than 80 percent by weight 2401.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 SECTION 2402 DEFINITIONS 2402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 DETEARING. 1 1' \ ' ELECTROSTATIC FLUIDIZED BID. FLAMMABLE FINISHES. FLAMMABLE VAPOR AREA. FLUIDIZED BID. LIMITED SPRAYING SPACE. RESIN APPLICATION AREA. ROLL COATING. SPRAY BOOTH. SPRAY ROOM. SPRAYING SPACE. SECTION 2403 PROTECTION OF OPERATIONS 2403.1 General. Operations covered by this chapter shall be protected as required by Sections 2403 2 through 2403 4 4 2403.2 Sources of ignition. Protection against sources of ignition shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2403 2 1 through 2403 2 8 2403.2.1 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 70 2403.2.1.1 Flammable vapor areas. Electrical wiring and equipment in flammable vapor areas shall be of an explosionproof type approved for use in such hazard- ous locations Such areas shall be considered to be Class I, Division 1 or Class II, Division 1 hazardous locations in accordance with NFPA 70 2403.2.1.2 Areas subject to deposits of residues. Electrical equipment, flammable vapor areas or drying operations that are subject to splashing or dripping of liquids shall be specifically approved for locations con - taming deposits of readily ignitable residue and explo- sive vapors Exceptions: 1 This provision shall not apply to wiring in rigid conduit, threaded boxes or fittings not containing taps, splices or tentimal connec- tions 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 263 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2 This provision shall not apply to electrostatic equipment allowed by Section 2407 In resin application areas, electrical wiring and equipment that is subject to deposits of combustible residues shall be listed for such exposure and shall be installed as required for hazardous (classified) loca- tions Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues shall be installed as required for ordinary hazard locations 2403.2.1.3 Areas adjacent to spray booths. Electrical wiring and equipment located outside of, but within 3 feet (914 mm) of openings in a spray booth or a spray room, shall be approved for Class I, Division 2 or Class II, Division 2 hazardous locations, whichever is appli- cable 2403.2.1.4 Areas subject to overspray deposits. Elec- trical equipment in flammable vapor areas located such that deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate thereon shall be specifically approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable resi- due and explosive vapors in accordance with NFPA 70 Exceptions: 1 Wiring in rigid conduit 2 Boxes or fittings not containing taps, splices or tennmal connections 3 Equipment allowed by Sections 2404 and 2407 and Chapter 30 2403.2.2 Open flames and sparks. Open flames and spark -producing devices shall not be located in flammable vapor areas and shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of such areas unless separated by a permanent parti- tion Exception: Drying and baking apparatus complying with Section 2404 6 12 2403.2.3 Hot surfaces. Heated surfaces having a tempera- ture sufficient to ignite vapors shall not be located in flam- mable vapor areas Space -heating appliances, steam pipes or hot surfaces in a flammable vapor area shall be located such that they are not subject to accumulation of deposits of combustible residues Exception: Drying apparatus complying with Section 240461 2 2403.2.4 Equipment enclosures. Equipment or apparatus that is capable of producing sparks or particles of hot metal that would fall into a flammable vapor area shall be totally enclosed 2403.2.5 Grounding. Metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts and piping systems conveying Class I or II liquids shall be electrically grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 Metallic parts located in resin application areas, including but not limited to exhaust ducts, ventilation fans, spray application equipment, workpieces and piping, shall be electrically grounded 2403.2.6 Smoking prohibited. Smoking shall be prohib- ited in flammable vapor areas and hazardous materials storage rooms associated with flammable finish processes "No Smoking" signs complying with Section 310 shall be conspicuously posted in such areas 2403.2.7 Welding warning signs. Welding, cutting and similar spark -producing operations shall not be conducted in or adjacent to flammable vapor areas or dipping or coat- ing operations unless precautions have been taken to pro- vide safety Conspicuous signs with the following warning shall be posted in the vicinity of flammable vapor areas, dipping operations and paint storage rooms NO WELDING THE USE OF WELDING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN OR NEAR THIS AREA IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS WELDING AND CUTTING SHALL BE DONE ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE 2403.2.8 Powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks used in electrically classified areas shall be listed for such use 2403.3 Storage, use and handling of flammable and com- bustible liquids. The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this sec- tion and Chapter 57 2403.3.1 Use. Containers supplying spray nozzles shall be of a closed type or provided with metal covers that are kept closed Containers not resting on floors shall be on noncombustible supports or suspended by wire cables Containers supplying spray nozzles by gravity flow shall not exceed 10 gallons (37 9 L) in capacity 2403.3.2 Valves. Containers and piping to which a hose or flexible connection is attached shall be provided with a shutoff valve at the connection Such valves shall be kept shut when hoses are not in use 2403.3.3 Pumped liquid supplies. Where flammable or combustible liquids are supplied to spray nozzles by posi- tive displacement pumps, pump discharge lines shall be provided with an approved relief valve discharging to pump suction or a safe detached location 2403.3.4 Liquid transfer. Where a flammable mixture is transferred from one portable container to another, a bond shall be provided between the two containers Not less than one container shall be grounded Piping systems for Class I and II liquids shall be permanently grounded 2403.3.5 Class I liquids as solvents. Class I liquids used as solvents shall be used in spray gun and equipment cleaning machines that have been listed and approved for such purpose or shall be used in spray booths or spray rooms in accordance with Sections 2403 3 5 1 and 2403352 2403.3.5.1 Listed devices. Cleaning machines for spray guns and equipment shall not be located in areas open to the public and shall be separated from ignition sources in accordance with their listings or by a dis- tance of 3 feet (914 mm), whichever is greater The 264 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CCopyright@ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( Fa 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly oTylog and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES quantity of solvent used in a machine shall not exceed the design capacity of the machine 2403.3.5.2 Within spray booths and spray rooms. Where solvents are used for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment within spray booths and spray rooms, the ventilating equipment shall be operated during cleaning 2403.3.6 Class II and III liquids. Solvents used outside of spray booths, spray rooms or listed and approved spray gun and equipment cleaning machines shall be restricted to Class II and III liquids 2403.4 Operations and maintenance. Flammable vapor areas, exhaust fan blades and exhaust ducts shall be kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues Where excessive residue accumulates in such areas, spraying operations shall be discontinued until conditions are cor- rected 2403.4.1 Tools. Scrapers, spuds and other tools used for cleaning purposes shall be constructed of nonsparkmg materials 2403.4.2 Residue. Residues removed during cleaning and debris contaminated with residue shall be immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed 2403.4.3 Waste cans. Approved metal waste cans equipped with self -closing lids shall be provided wherever rags or waste are impregnated with finishing material Such rags and waste shall be deposited therein immedi- ately after being utilized The contents of waste cans shall be properly disposed of not less than once daily and at the end of each sluft 2403.4.4 Solvent recycling. Solvent distillation equip- ment used to recycle and clean dirty solvents shall comply with Section 5705 4 SECTION 2404 SPRAY FINISHING 2404.1 General. The application of flammable or combusti- ble liquids by means of spray apparatus in continuous or intermittent processes shall be in accordance with the require- ments of Sections 2403 and 2404 2 through 2404 9 4 2404.2 Location of spray -finishing operations. Spray -fin- ishing operations conducted in buildings used for Group A, E, I or R occupancies shall be located in a spray room pro- tected with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and separated vertically and horizontally from the remainder of the building by fire barrier walls and horizontal assemblies with not less than a 1-hour fire -resistance rating in accordance with the Interna- tional Building Code In other occupancies, spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in a spray room, spray booth or limited spraying space approved for such use Exceptions: 1 Automobile undercoating spray operations and spray -on automotive lining operations conducted in areas with approved natural or mechanical ventila- tion shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 2404 when approved and where utilizing Class IIIA or IIIB combustible liquids 2 In bwldmgs other than Group A, E, I or R occupan- cies, approved limited spraying space in accordance with Section 2404 9 3 Resin application areas used for manufacturing of reinforced plastics complying with Section 2409 shall not be required to be located in a spray room, spray booth or spraying space 2404.3 Design and construction. Design and construction of spray rooms, spray booths and spray spaces shall be in accor- dance with Sections 2404 3 1 through 2404 3 3 1 2404.3.1 Spray rooms. Spray rooms shall be constructed and designed in accordance with Section 416 of the Inter- national Building Code and Section 2404 3 2 of this code, and shall comply with Sections 2404 4 through 2404 8 of this code 2404.3.2 Floor. Combustible floor construction in spray rooms shall be covered by approved, noncombustible, nonsparkmg material, except where combustible cover- ings, including but not limited to thin paper or plastic and strippable coatings, are utilized over noncombustible materials to facilitate cleaning operations in spray rooms 2404.3.3 Spray booths. The design and construction of spray booths shall be in accordance with Sections 2404 3 3 1 through 2404 3 3 6, Sections 2404 4 through 2404 8 and NFPA 33 2404.3.3.1 Construction. Spray booths shall be con- structed of approved noncombustible materials AlumJ- num shall not be used Where walls or ceiling assemblies are constructed of sheet metal, single -skin assemblies shall be not thinner than 0 0478 inch (18 gage) (1 2 mm) and each sheet of double -skin assem- blies shall be not thinner than 0 0359 inch (20 gage) (0 9 mm) Structural sections of spray booths are allowed to be sealed with latex -based or similar caulks and sealants 2404.3.3.2 Surfaces. The interior surfaces of spray booths shall be smooth, shall be constructed so as to pernut the free passage of exhaust air from all parts of the interior, and to facilitate washing and cleaning, and shall be designed to confine residues within the booth Alum mum shall not be used 2404.3.3.3 Floor. Combustible floor construction in spray booths shall be covered by approved, noncom- bustible, nonsparkmg material, except where combusti- ble coverings, including but not limited to thin paper or plastic and strippable coatings, are utilized over non- combustible materials to facilitate cleaning operations in spray booths 2404.3.3.4 Means of egress. Means of egress shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 Exception: Means of egress doors from premanu- factured spray booths shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width by 80 inches (2032 mm) inheight 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 265 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2404.3.3.5 Clear space. Spray booths shall be installed so that all parts of the booth are able to be accessed for cleaning A clear space of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) shall be maintained on all sides of the spray booth This clear space shall be kept free of any storage or combus- tible construction Exceptions: 1 This requirement shall not prohibit locating a spray booth closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to or directly against an interior partition, wall or floor/ceiling assembly that has a fire -resis- tance rating of not less than 1 hour, provided that the spray booth can be adequately main- tained and cleaned 2 This requirement shall not prohibit locating a spray booth closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to an exterior wall or a roof assembly, provided that the wall or roof is constructed of noncombus- tible material and the spray booth can be ade- quately maintained and cleaned 2404.3.3.6 Size. The aggregate area of spray booths in a building shall not exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the area of any floor of a building or the basic area allowed for a Group H-2 occupancy without area increases, as set forth in the International Building Code The area of an individual spray booth in a build- ing shall not exceed the lesser of the aggregate size limit or 1,500 square feet (139 m) Exception: One individual booth not exceeding 500 square feet (46 m) 2404.3.4 Spraying spaces. Spraying spaces shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Interna- honal Building Code, and Section 2404 3 4 1 and Sections 2404 4 through 2404 8 of this code 2404.3.4.1 Floor. Combustible floor construction in spraying spaces shall be covered by approved, noncom- bustible, nonsparking material, except where combusti- ble coverings, such as thin paper or plastic and strippable coatings, are utilized over noncombustible materials to facilitate cleaning operations in spraying spaces 2404.4 Fire protection. Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9 Protection shall extend to exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts and both sides of dry filters where such filters are used 2404.4.1 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided for spraying areas in accordance with the requirements for an extra (high) hazard occupancy 2404.5 Housekeeping, maintenance and storage of haz- ardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 2403 3, 2403 4, 2404 5 1 and 2404 5 2 2404.5.1 Different coatings. Spray booths, spray rooms and spraying spaces shall not be alternately utilized for different types of coating materials where the combination of materials is conducive to spontaneous ignition, unless all deposits of one material are removed from the booth, room or space and exhaust ducts prior to spraying with a different material 2404.5.2 Protection of sprinklers. Automatic sprinklers installed inflammable vapor areas shall be protected from the accumulation of residue from spraying operations in an approved manner Bags used as a protective covering shall be 0 003-mch-thick (0 076 mm) polyethylene or cello- phane or shall be thin paper Automatic sprinklers contam- inated by overspray particles shall be replaced with new automatic sprinklers 2404.6 Sources of ignition. Control of sources of ignition shall be in accordance with Section 2403 2 and Sections 2404 6 1 through 2404 6 2 4 2404.6.1 Drying operations. Spray booths and spray rooms shall not be alternately used for the purpose of dry- ing by arrangements or methods that could cause an increase in the surface temperature of the spray booth or spray room except in accordance with Sections 2404 6 1 1 and 2404 6 1 2 Except as specifically provided in this sec- tion, drying or baking units utilizing a heating system hav- ing open flames or that are capable of producing sparks shall not be installed in a flammable vapor areas 2404.6.1.1 Spraying procedure. The spraying proce- dure shall use low -volume spray application 2404.6.1.2 Drying apparatus. Fixed drying apparatus shall comply with this chapter and the applicable provi- sions of Chapter 30 Where recirculation ventilation is provided in accordance with Section 2404 7 2, the heat - mg system shall not be within the recirculation air path 2404.6.1.2.1 Interlocks. The spraying apparatus, drying apparatus and ventilating system for the spray booth or spray room shall be equipped with interlocks arranged to accomplish all of the follow- ing 1 Prevent operation of the spraying apparatus while drying operations are in progress 2 Where the drying apparatus is located in the spray booth or spray room, prevent operation of the drying apparatus until a tuned purge of spray vapors from the spray booth or spray room is complete This purge time shall be based on completing not fewer than four air changes of spray booth or spray room volume or for a period of not less than 3 minutes, whichever is greater 3 Have the ventilating system maintain a safe atmosphere within the spray booth or spray room during the drying process and automati- cally shut off drying apparatus in the event of a failure of the ventilating system 4 Shut off the drying apparatus automatically if the au temperature within the booth exceeds 200°F (93°C) 266 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by anty y Ot paro, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly oTylog and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2404.6.1.2.2 Portable infrared apparatus. Where a portable infrared drying apparatus is used, electri- cal wiring and portable infrared drying equipment shall comply with NFPA 70 Electrical equipment located within 18 inches (457 mm) of floor level shall be approved for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations Metallic parts of drying apparatus shall be electrically bonded and grounded During spraying operations, portable drying apparatus and electrical connections and wiring thereto shall not be located within spray booths, spray rooms or other areas where spray residue would be deposited thereon 2404.6.2 Illumination. Where spraying spaces, spray rooms or spray booths are illuminated through glass panels or other transparent materials, only fixed luminaires shall be utilized as a source of illumination 2404.6.2.1 Glass panels. Panels for luminaires or for observation shall be of heat -treated glass, wired glass or hammered wire glass and shall be sealed to confine vapors, mists, residues, dusts and deposits to the flam- mable vapor area Panels for luminaires shall be sepa- rated from the lummaire to prevent the surface temperature of the panel from exceeding 200°F (93°C) 2404.6.2.2 Exterior luminaires. Luminaires attached to the walls or ceilings of a flammable vapor area, but outside of any classified area and separated from the flammable vapor areas by vapor -tight glass panels, shall be suitable for use in ordinary hazard locations Such luminaires shall be serviced from outside the flammable vapor areas 2404.6.2.3 Integral luminaires. Luminaires that are an integral part of the walls or ceiling of a flammable vapor area are allowed to be separated from the flam- mable vapor area by glass panels that are an integral part of the lummaire Such luminaires shall be listed for use in Class I, Division 2 or Class II, Division 2 loca- tions, whichever is applicable, and shall be suitable for accumulations of deposits of combustible residues Such luminaires are allowed to be serviced from inside the flammable vapor area 2404.6.2.4 Portable electric lamps. Portable electric lamps shall not be used in flammable vapor areas during spraying operations Portable electric lamps used during cleaning or repairing operations shall be of a type approved for hazardous locations 2404.7 Ventilation. Mechanical ventilation of flammable vapor areas shall be provided in accordance with Section 502 7 of the International Mechanical Code 2404.7.1 Operation. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and finishing material residue to be exhausted Spraying equipment shall be interlocked with the ventilation of the flammable vapor areas such that spraying operations cannot be con- ducted unless the ventilation system is in operation 2404.7.2 Recirculation. Air exhausted from spraying operations shall not be recirculated Exceptions: 1 Air exhausted from spraying operations is allowed to be recirculated as makeup air for unmanned spray operations, provided that all of the following conditions exist 1 1 The solid particulate has been removed 1 2 The vapor concentration is less than 25 percent of the LFL 1 3 Approved equipment is used to monitor the vapor concentration 1 4 When the vapor concentration exceeds 25 percent of the LFL, both of the following shall occur 1 4 1 An alarm shall sound 1 4 2 Spray operations shall automat- ically shut down 1 5 In the event of shutdown of the vapor concentration monitor, 100 percent of the air volume specified in Section 510 of the International Mechanical Code is auto- matically exhausted 2 Air exhausted from spraying operations is allowed to be recirculated as makeup air to manned spraying operations where all of the con- ditions provided in Exception 1 are included in the installation and documents have been pre- pared to show that the installation does not pose a life safety hazard to personnel inside the spray booth, spraying space or spray room 2404.7.3 Air velocity. The ventilation system shall be designed, installed and maintained so that the flammable contaminants are diluted in noncontammated air to main- tain concentrations in the exhaust airflow below 25 per- cent of the contaminant's lower flammable limit (LFL) In addition, the spray booth shall be provided with mechani- cal ventilation so that the average air velocity through openings is in accordance with Sections 2404 7 3 1 and 2404732 2404.7.3.1 Open -face or open -front spray booth. For spray application operations conducted in an open -face or open -front spray booth, the ventilation system shall be designed, installed and maintained so that the aver- age air velocity into the spray booth through all open- ings is not less than 100 feet per minute (0 51 m/s) Exception: For fixed or automated electrostatic spray application equipment, the average air veloc- ity into the spray booth through all openings shall be not less than 50 feet per minute (0 25 m/s) 2404.7.3.2 Enclosed spray booth or spray room with openings for product conveyance. For spray applica- tion operations conducted in an enclosed spray booth or spray room with openings for product conveyance, the 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 267 I 11 1 CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES ventilation system shall be designed, installed and feet (9144 mm) from combustible walls or openings maintained so that the average air velocity into the into the building that are in the direction of the spray booth through openings is not less than 100 feet exhaust discharge, 10 feet (3048 mm) above adjoin - per minute (0 51 m/s) mg grade Exceptions: 1 For fixed or automated electrostatic spray application equipment, the average air veloc- ity into the spray booth through all openings shall be not less than 50 feet per minute (0 25 m/s) 2 Where methods are used to reduce cross drafts that can draw vapors and overspray through openings from the spray booth or spray room, the average air velocity into the spray booth or spray room shall be that necessary to capture and confine vapors and overspray to the spray booth or spray room 2404.7.4 Ventilation obstruction. Articles being sprayed shall be positioned in a manner that does not obstruct col- lection of overspray 2404.7.5 Independent ducts. Each spray booth and spray room shall have an independent exhaust duct system dis- charging to the outside Exceptions: 1 Multiple spray booths having a combined frontal area of 18 square feet (1 67 m) or less are allowed to have a common exhaust where identi- cal spray finishing material is used in each booth If more than one fan serves one booth, fans shall be interconnected such that all fans will operate simultaneously 2 Where treatment of exhaust is necessary for air pollution control or for energy conservation, ducts shall be allowed to be mamfolded if all of the following conditions are met 21 The sprayed materials used are compati- ble and will not react or cause ignition of the residue in the ducts 22 Nitrocellulose -based finishing material shall not be used 23 A filtering system shall be provided to reduce the amount of overspray carried into the duct manifold 2 4 Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided at the junction of each booth exhaust with the manifold, in addition to the protection required by this chapter 2404.7.6 Termination point The termination point for exhaust ducts discharging to the atmosphere shall be not less than the following distances 1 Ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dusts 30 feet (9144 mm) from the lot line, 10 feet (3048 mm) from openings into the building, 6 feet (1829 mm) from exterior walls and roofs, 30 2 Other product -conveying outlets 10 feet (3048 mm) from the lot line, 3 feet (914 mm) from exterior walls and roofs, 10 feet (3048 mm) from openings into the building, 10 feet (3048 mm) above adjoin- ing grade 2404.7.7 Fan motors and belts. Electric motors driving exhaust fans shall not be placed inside booths or ducts Fan rotating elements shall be nonferrous or nonsparkmg or the casing shall consist of, or be lined with, such mate- rial Belts shall not enter the duct or booth unless the belt and pulley within the duct are tightly enclosed 2404.7.8 Filters. Air intake filters that are part of a wall or ceiling assembly shall be listed as Class I or II in accor- dance with UL 900 Exhaust filters shall be required 2404.7.8.1 Supports. Supports and holders for filters shall be constructed of noncombustible materials 2404.7.8.2 Attachment. Overspray collection filters shall be readily removable and able to be accessed for cleaning or replacement 2404.7.8.3 Maintaining air velocity. Visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure -activated devices shall be installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity is maintained 2404.7.8.4 Filter rolls. Spray booths equipped with a filter roll that is automatically advanced when the air velocity is reduced to less than 100 feet per minute (0 51 m/s) shall be arranged to shut down the spraying operation if the filter roll fails to advance automati- cally 2404.7.8.5 Filter disposal. Discarded filter pads shall be immediately removed to a safe, detached location or placed in a noncombustible container with a tight -fit- ting lid and disposed of properly 2404.7.8.6 Spontaneous ignition. Spray booths using dry filters shall not be used for spraying materials that are highly susceptible to spontaneous heating and igm- tion Filters shall be changed prior to spraying materials that could react with other materials previously col- lected An example of a potentially reactive combina- tion includes lacquer when combined with varnishes, stams or primers 2404.7.8.7 Waterwash spray booths. Waterwash spray booths shall be of an approved design so as to prevent excessive accumulation of deposits in ducts and residue at duct outlets Such booths shall be arranged so that air and overspray are drawn through a continuously flowing water curtain before entering an exhaust duct to the bwldmg exterior 2404.8 Interlocks. Interlocks for spray application finishes shall be in accordance with Sections 2404 8 1 through 2404 82 268 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,At, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2404.8.1 Automated spray application operations. Where protecting automated spray application operations, automatic fire-extmguislung systems shall be equipped with an approved interlock feature that will, upon dis- charge of the system, automatically stop the spraying operations and workpiece conveyors into and out of the flammable vapor areas Where the building is equipped with a fire alarm system, discharge of the automatic fire - extinguishing system shall also activate the building alarm notification appliances 2404.8.1.1 Alarm station. A manual fire alarm and emergency system shutdown station shall be installed to serve each flammable vapor area When activated, the station shall accomplish the functions indicated in Section 2404 8 1 2404.8.1.2 Alarm station location. Not less than one manual fire alarm and emergency system shutdown sta- tion shall be provided with ready access for operating personnel Where access to this station is likely to involve exposure to danger, an additional station shall be located adjacent to an exit from the area 2404.8.2 Ventilation interlock prohibited. Air makeup and flammable vapor area exhaust systems shall not be interlocked with the fire alarm system and shall remain in operation during a fire alarm condition Exception: Where the type of fire -extinguishing sys- tem used requires such ventilation to be discontinued, au makeup and exhaust systems shall shut down and dampers shall close 2404.9 Limited spraying spaces. Limited spraying spaces shall comply with Sections 2404 9 1 through 2404 9 4 2404.9.1 Job size. The aggregate surface area to be sprayed shall not exceed 9 square feet (0 84 m') 2404.9.2 Frequency. Spraying operations shall not be of a continuous nature 2404.9.3 Ventilation. Positive mechanical ventilation pro- viding not fewer than six complete air changes per hour shall be installed Such system shall meet the requirements of this code for handling flammable vapor areas Explo- sion venting is not required 2404.9.4 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the floor and 20 feet (6096 mm) hori- zontally of the limited spraying space shall be designed for Class I, Division 2 locations in accordance with NFPA 70 SECTION 2405 DIPPING OPERATIONS 2405.1 General. Dip -tank operations shall comply with the requirements of Section 2403 and Sections 2405 2 through 2405 11 2405.2 Location of dip -tank operations. Dip -tank opera- tions conducted in buildings used for Group A, I or R occu- pancies shall be located in a room designed for that purpose, equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system and separated vertically and horizontally from other areas in accordance with the International Builckng Code 2405.3 Construction of dip tanks. Dip tanks shall be con- structed in accordance with Sections 2405 3 1 through 2405 3 4 3 and NFPA 34 Dip tanks, including dram boards, shall be constructed of noncombustible material and their supports shall be of heavy metal, reinforced concrete or masonry 2405.3.1 Overflow. Dip tanks greater than 150 gallons (568 L) in capacity or 10 square feet (0 93 m) in liquid surface area shall be equipped with a trapped overflow pipe leading to an approved location outside the building The bottom of the overflow connection shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the top of the tank 2405.3.2 Bottom drains. Dip tanks greater than 500 gal- lons (1893 L) in liquid capacity shall be equipped with bottom drams that are arranged to automatically and man- ually dram the tank quickly in the event of a fire unless the viscosity of the liquid at normal atmospheric temperature makes this impractical Access to the manual operation shall be from a safe location Where gravity flow is not practicable, automatic pumps shall be provided Such drams shall be trapped and discharged to a closed, vented salvage tank or to an approved outside location Exception: Dip tanks containing Class IIIB combush- ble liquids where the liquids are not heated above room temperature and the process area is protected by auto- matic sprinklers 2405.3.3 Dipping liquid temperature control. Protection against the accumulation of vapors, self -ignition and excessively high temperatures shall be provided for dip- ping liquids that are heated directly or heated by the sur- faces of the object being dipped 2405.3.4 Dip -tank covers. Dip -tank covers allowed by Section 2405 4 1 shall be capable of manual operation and shall be automatic closing by approved automatic -closing devices designed to operate in the event of a fire 2405.3.4.1 Construction. Covers shall be constructed of noncombustible material or be of a tm-clad type with enclosing metal applied with lockedjomts 2405.3.4.2 Supports. Chain or wire rope shall be uti- lized for cover supports or operating mechanisms 2405.3.4.3 Closed covers. Covers shall be kept closed when tanks are not in use 2405.4 Fire protection. Dip -tank operations shall be pro- tected in accordance with Sections 2405 4 1 through 240542 2405.4.1 Fixed fire -extinguishing equipment. An approved automatic fire -extinguishing system or dip -tank cover in accordance with Section 2405 3 4 shall be pro- vided for the following dip tanks 1 Dip tanks less than 150 gallons (568 L) in capacity or 10 square feet (0 93 m) in liquid surface area 2 Dip tanks containing a liquid with a flash point below 110°F (43°C) used in such manner that the liquid temperature could equal or be greater than its flash point from artificial or natural causes, and hav- ing both a capacity of more than 10 gallons (37 9 L) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 269 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES and a liquid surface area of more than 4 square feet (0 37 m 2405.4.1.1 Fire -extinguishing system. An approved automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be provided for dip tanks with a 150-gallon (568 L) or more capac- ity or 10 square feet (0 93 m') or larger in a liquid sur- face area Fire -extinguishing system design shall be to accordance with NFPA 34 2405.4.2 Portable fire extinguishers. Areas to the vicm- tty of dip tanks shall be provided with portable fire extm- guishers complying with Section 906 and suitable for flammable and combustible liquid fires as specified for extra (high) hazard occupancies 2405.5 Housekeeping, maintenance and storage of haz- ardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be to accordance with Sec- tions 2403 3 and 2403 4 2405.6 Sources of ignition. Control of sources of ignition shall be to accordance with Section 2403 2 2405.7 Ventilation of flammable vapor areas. Flammable vapor areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to prevent the dangerous accumulation of vapors Required ventilation systems shall be arranged such that the failure of any ventilating fan shall automatically stop the dip- ping conveyor system 2405.8 Conveyor interlock. Dip tanks utilizing a conveyor system shall be arranged such that in the event of a fire, the conveyor system shall automatically cease motion and the required tank bottom drams shall open 2405.9 Hardening and tempering tanks. Hardening and tempering tanks shall comply with Sections 2405 3 through 2405 3 3, 2405 4 2 and 2405 8, but shall be exempt from other provisions of Section 2405 2405.9.1 Location. Tanks shall be located as far as practi- cal from furnaces and shall not be located on or near com- bustible floors 2405.9.2 Hoods. Tanks shall be provided with a noncom- bustible hood and vent or other approved venting means, tennmating outside of the structure to serve as a vent to case of a fire Such vent ducts shall be treated as flues and proper clearances shall be maintained from combustible materials 2405.9.3 Alarms. Tanks shall be equipped with a high - temperature limit switch arranged to sound an alarm when the temperature of the quenching medium reaches 50°F (10°C) below the flash point 2405.9.4 Fire protection. Hardening and tempering tanks greater than 500 gallons (1893 L) to capacity or 25 square feet (2 3 in 2) to liquid surface area shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9 2405.9.5 Use of air pressure. Air under pressure shall not be used to fill or agitate oil to tanks 2405.10 Flow -coating operations. Flow -coating operations shall comply with the requirements for dip tanks The area of the sump and any areas on which paint flows shall be consid- ered to be the area of a dip tank 2405.10.1 Paint supply. Paint shall be supplied by a grav- ity tank not exceeding 10 gallons (38 L) to capacity or by direct low-pressure pumps arranged to shut down automat- ically to case of a fire by means of approved heat -actuated devices 2405.11 Roll -coating operations. Roll -coating operations shall comply with Section 2405 10 In roll -coating operations utilizing flammable or combustible liquids, sparks from static electricity shall be prevented by electrically bonding and grounding all metallic rotating and other parts of machinery and equipment and by the installation of static collectors, or by maintaining a conductive atmosphere such as a high rela- tive humidity SECTION 2406 POWDER COATING 2406.1 General. Operations using finely ground particles of protective finishing material applied to dry powder form by a fluidized bed, an electrostatic fluidized bed, powder spray guns or electrostatic powder spray guns shall comply with Sections 2406 2 through 2406 7 In addition, Section 2407 shall apply to fixed electrostatic equipment used to powder coating operations 2406.2 Location. Powder coating operations shall be con- ducted in enclosed powder coating rooms, enclosed powder coating facilities that are ventilated or ventilated spray booths 2406.3 Construction of powder coating rooms and booths. Powder coating rooms shall be constructed of noncombusti- ble materials Spray booths shall be constructed to accor- dance with Section 2404 3 3 Exception: Listed spray -booth assemblies that are con- structed of other materials shall be allowed 2406.4 Fire protection. Areas used for powder coating shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extingutshing system complying with Chapter 9 2406.4.1 Additional protection for fixed systems. Auto- mated powder application equipment shall be protected by the installation of an approved, supervised flame detection apparatus that shall react to the presence of flame within 0 5 second and shall accomplish all of the following 1 Shutting down of energy supplies (electrical and compressed air) to conveyor, ventilation, applica- tion, transfer and powder collection equipment 2 Closing of segregation dampers to associated ductwork to interrupt airflow from application equipment to powder collectors 3 Activation of an alarm that is audible throughout the powder coating room or booth 2406.4.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided for areas used for powder coating in accordance with the require- ments for an extra -hazard occupancy 270 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2406.5 Operation and maintenance. Powder coating areas shall be kept free from the accumulation of powder coating dusts, including horizontal surfaces such as ledges, beams, pipes, hoods, booths and floors 2406.5.1 Cleaning. Surfaces shall be cleaned in such a manner so as to avoid scattering dusts to other places or creating dust clouds Vacuum sweeping equipment shall be of a type approved for use in hazardous locations 2406.6 Sources of ignition. Control of sources of ignition shall be in accordance with Section 2403 2 and Sections 2406 6 1 through 2406 6 4 2406.6.1 Drying, curing and fusion equipment. Drying, curing and fusion equipment shall comply with Chapter 30 2406.6.2 Spark -producing metals. Iron or spark -produc- ing metals shall be prevented from being introduced into the powders being applied by magnetic separators, filter - type separators or by other approved means 2406.6.3 Preheated parts. When parts are heated prior to coating, the temperature of the parts shall not exceed the ignition temperature of the powder to be used 2406.6.4 Grounding and bonding. Precautions shall be taken to minimize the possibility of ignition by static elec- trical sparks through static bonding and grounding, where possible, of powder transport, application and recovery equipment 2406.7 Ventilation. Exhaust ventilation shall be sufficient to maintain the atmosphere below one-half the minimum explo- sive concentration for the material being applied Nondepos- ited, air -suspended powders shall be removed through exhaust ducts to the powder recovery system SECTION 2407 ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS 2407.1 General. Electrostatic apparatus and devices used in connection with paint -spraying and paint-detearing opera- tions shall be of an approved type 2407.2 Location and clear space. A space of not less than twice the sparking distance shall be maintained between goods being parried or deteared and electrodes, electrostatic atomizing heads or conductors A sign stating the sparking distance shall be conspicuously posted near the assembly Exception: Portable electrostatic paint -spraying apparatus listed for use in Class I, Division 1, locations 2407.3 Construction of equipment. Electrodes and electro- static atomizing heads shall be of approved construction, rig- idly supported in permanent locations and effectively insulated from ground Insulators shall be nonporous and noncombustible Exception: Portable electrostatic paint -spraying apparatus listed for use in Class I, Division 1, locations 2407.3.1 Barriers. Booths, fencing, railings or guards shall be placed about the equipment such that either by their location or character, or both, isolation of the process is maintained from plant storage and personnel Railings, fencing and guards shall be of conductive material, ade- quately grounded, and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from processing equipment Exception: Portable electrostatic pamt-spraymg appa- ratus listed for use in Class I, Division 1, locations 2407.4 Fire protection. Areas used for electrostatic spray finishing with fixed equipment shall be protected with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9 and Section 2407 4 1 2407.4.1 Protection for automated liquid electrostatic spray application equipment. Automated liquid electro- static spray application equipment shall be protected by the installation of an approved, supervised flame detection apparatus that shall, in the event of ignition, react to the presence of flame within 0 5 second and shall accomplish all of the following 1 Activation of a local alarm in the vicinity of the spraying operation and activation of the building alarm system, if such a system is provided 2 Shutting down of the coating material delivery sys- tem 3 Termination of all spray application operations 4 Stopping of conveyors into and out of the flammable vapor areas 5 Disconnection of power to the high -voltage ele- ments in the flammable vapor areas and disconnec- tion of power to the system 2407.5 Housekeeping, maintenance and storage of haz- ardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 2403 3, 2403 4 and Sections 2407 5 1 and 2407 5 2 2407.5.1 Maintenance. Insulators shall be kept clean and dry Drip plates and screens subject to paint deposits shall be removable and taken to a safe place for cleaning Grounds and bonding means for the paint -spraying appa- ratus and all associated equipment shall be periodically cleaned and maintained free of overspray 2407.5.2 Signs. Signs shall be posted to provide the fol- lowing information 1 Designate the process zone as dangerous with respect to fire and accident 2 Identify the grounding requirements for all electri- cally conductive objects in the flammable vapor area, including persons 3 Restrict access to qualified personnel only 2407.6 Sources of ignition. Transformers, power packs, con- trol apparatus and all other electrical portions of the equip- ment, except high -voltage grids and electrostatic atomizing heads and connections, shall be located outside of the flam- mable vapor areas or shall comply with Section 2403 2 2407.7 Ventilation. The flammable vapor area shall be venti- lated in accordance with Section 2404 7 2407.8 Emergency shutdown. Electrostatic apparatus shall be equipped with automatic controls operating without time 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 271 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES delay to disconnect the power supply to the high -voltage transformer and signal the operator under any of the follow- ing conditions 1 Stoppage of ventilating fans or failure of ventilating equipment from any cause 2 Stoppage of the conveyor carrying articles past the high -voltage grid 3 Occurrence of a ground or an imminent ground at any point of the high -voltage system 4 Reduction of clearance below that required in Section 24072 2407.9 Ventilation interlock. Hand electrostatic equipment shall be interlocked with the ventilation system for the spray- ing area so that the equipment cannot be operated unless the ventilating system is in operation SECTION 2408 ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND DUAL -COMPONENT COATINGS 2408.1 General. Spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual -component coatings shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 2403 and Sections 2408 2 through 2408 5 2408.2 Use of organic peroxide coatings. Spraying opera tions involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual component coatings shall be conducted in approved span klered spray booths complying with Section 2404 3 3 2408.3 Equipment. Spray guns and related handling equip- ment used with organic peroxides shall be of a type manufac- tured for such use 2408.3.1 Pressure tanks. Separate pressure vessels and inserts specifically for the application shall be used for the resin and for the organic peroxide, and shall not be inter- changed Organic peroxide pressure tank inserts shall be constructed of stainless steel or polyethylene 2408.4 Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 2403 3 and 2403 4 and Sections 2408 4 1 through 240847 2408.4.1 Contamination prevention. Organic peroxide initiators shall not be contaminated with foreign sub- stances 2408.4.2 Spilled material. Spilled organic peroxides shall be promptly removed and any residue thereof promptly eliminated Spilled material absorbed by using a noncom- bustible absorbent shall be promptly disposed of in accor- dance with the manufacturer's recommendation 2408.4.4 Handling. Handling of organic peroxides shall be conducted in a manner that avoids shock and friction that produces decomposition and violent reaction hazards 2408.4.5 Mixing. Organic peroxides shall not be mixed directly with accelerators or promoters 2408.4.6 Personnel qualifications. Personnel working with organic peroxides and dual -component coatings shall be specifically trained to work with these materials 2408.4.7 Storage. The storage of organic peroxides shall comply with Chapter 62 2408.5 Sources of ignition. Only nonsparking tools shall be used in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed or applied SECTION 2409 INDOOR MANUFACTURING OF REINFORCED PLASTICS 2409.1 General. Indoor manufacturing processes involving spray or hand application of reinforced plastics and using more than 5 gallons (19 L) of resin in a 24-hour period shall be in accordance with Sections 2409 2 through 2409 6 1 2409.2 Resin application equipment. Equipment used for spray application of resin shall be installed and used in accor- dance with Section 2408 and Sections 2409 3 through 240961 2409.3 Fire protection. Resin application areas shall be pro- tected by an automatic sprinkler system The sprinkler system design shall be not less than that required for Ordinary Haz- ard, Group 2, with a mimmum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m) Where the materials or storage arrangements are required by other regulations to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprin- kler system protection shall be provided 2409.4 Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 2403 3 and 2403 4 and Sections 2409 4 1 through 240943 2409.4.1 Handling of excess catalyzed resin. A noncom- bustible, open -top container shall be provided for disposal of excess catalyzed resin Excess catalyzed resin shall be drained into the container while still in the liquid state Enough water shall be provided in the container to main- tain a mimmum 2-inch (51 mm) water layer over the con- tained resin 2409.4.2 Control of overchop. In areas where chopper guns are used, exposed wall and floor surfaces shall be covered with paper, polyethylene film or other approved material to allow for removal of overchop Overchop shall be allowed to cure for not less than 4 hours prior to removal 2408.4.3 Residue control. Materials shall not be contami- 2409.4.2.1 Disposal. Following removal, used wall and nated by dusts and overspray residues resulting from the floor covering materials required by Section 2409 4 2 sanding or spraying of finishing materials containing shall be placed in a noncombustible container and organic peroxides removed from the facility 272 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I (MPTITrITITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE FINISHES 2409.4.3 Storage and use of hazardous materials. Stor- age and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Section 2408 and Chapter 62 Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 Storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in accordance with Chapter 66 2409.5 Sources of ignition in resin application areas. Sources of ignition in resin application areas shall comply with Section 2403 2 2409.6 Ventilation. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided throughout resin application areas in accordance with Section 2404 7 The ventilation rate shall be adequate to maintain the concentration of flammable vapors in the resin application area at or below 25 percent of the LFL Exception: Mechanical ventilation is not required for buildings that have 75 percent of the perimeter unen- closed 2409.6.1 Local ventilation. Local ventilation shall be pro- vided inside of workpieces where personnel will be under or inside of the workpiece SECTION 2410 FLOOR SURFACING AND FINISHING OPERATIONS 2410.1 Scope. Floor surfacing and finishing operations exceeding 350 square feet (33 m) and using Class I or II liq- wds shall comply with Sections 2410 2 through 2410 5 2410.2 Mechanical system operation. Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems shall not be operated during resurfacing or refimslung operations or within 4 hours of the application of flammable or combustible liquids 2410.3 Business operation. Floor surfacing and finishing operations shall not be conducted while an establishment is open to the public 2410.4Ignition sources. The power shall be shut down to all electrical sources of ignition within the flammable vapor area, unless those devices are classified for use in Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations 2410.5 Ventilation. To prevent the accumulation of flamma- ble vapors, mechanical ventilation at a minimum rate of 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot [0 00508 m' /(s • m)] of area being finished shall be provided Such exhaust shall be by approved temporary or portable means Vapors shall be exhausted to the exterior of the building 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 273 I I1 I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 274 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I RR I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 25 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING User note: About this chapter. Chapter 25 provides guidance that is intended to reduce the likelihood of explosions resulting from improper use or han- dling of ethylene gas used for crop ripening and coloring processes This is accomplished by regulating ethylene gas generation, regulating storage and distribution systems and controlling ignition sources Design and construction of facilities for fruit and crop ripening are regulated by the International Building Code° to reduce the impact of potential accidents on people and buildings SECTION 2501 GENERAL 2501.1 Scope. Ripening processes where ethylene gas is introduced into a room to promote the ripening of fruits, veg- etables and other crops shall comply with this chapter Exception: Nfixtures of ethylene and one or more inert gases in concentrations that prevent the gas from reaching greater than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) when released to the atmosphere 2501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 2501.3 Ethylene generators. Approved ethylene generators shall be operated and maintained in accordance with Section 2506 SECTION 2502 DEFINITIONS 2502.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the mean- ings ascribed to them as defined therein SECTION 2503 ETHYLENE GAS 2503.1 Location. Ethylene gas shall be discharged only into approved rooms or enclosures designed and constructed for this purpose 2503.2 Dispensing. Valves controlling discharge of ethylene shall provide positive and fail -closed control of flow and shall be set to limit the concentration of gas in air below 1,000 parts per million (ppm) SECTION 2504 SOURCES OF IGNITION 2504.1 Ignition prevention. Sources of ignition shall be con- trolled or protected in accordance with this section and Chap- ter 3 2504.2 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment, including luminaires, shall be approved for use in Class I, Division 2, Group C hazardous (classified) locations 2504.3 Static electricity. Containers, piping and equipment used to dispense ethylene shall be bonded and grounded to prevent the discharge of static sparks or arcs 2504.4 Lighting. Lighting shall be by approved electric lamps or luminaires only 2504.5 Heating. Heating shall be by indirect means utilizing low-pressure steam, hot water or warm air Exception: Electric or fuel -fired heaters approved for use in hazardous (classified) locations and that are installed and operated in accordance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 70, the International Mechanical Code or the International Fuel Gas Code SECTION 2505 COMBUSTIBLE WASTE 2505.1 Housekeeping. Empty boxes, cartons, pallets and other combustible waste shall be removed from ripening rooms or enclosures and disposed of at regular intervals in accordance with Chapter 3 SECTION 2506 ETHYLENE GENERATORS 2506.1 Ethylene generators. Ethylene generators shall be listed and labeled by an approved testing laboratory, approved by the fire code official and used only in approved rooms in accordance with the ethylene generator manufac- turer's instructions The listing evaluation shall include docu- mentation that the concentration of ethylene gas does not exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) 2506.2 Ethylene generator rooms. Ethylene generators shall be used in rooms having a volume of not less than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') Rooms shall have air circulation to ensure even distribution of ethylene gas and shall be free from sparks, open flames or other ignition sources SECTION 2507 WARNING SIGNS 2507.1 Where required. Approved warning signs indicating the danger involved and necessary precautions shall be posted on all doors and entrances to the premises 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 275 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 276 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I RR I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 26 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING User note: About this chapter., Chapter 26 regulates fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations that use toxic pesticide chemicals to kill insects, rodents and other vermin Fumigants and insecticidal fogging agents pose little hazard if properly applied, however, the inherent toxicity of all these agents and the potential flammability of some make special precautions necessary when they are used Requirements of this chapter are intended to protect both the public and fire fighters from hazards associated with these products SECTION 2601 GENERAL 2601.1 Scope. Fumigation and insecticidal fogging opera- tions within buildings, structures and spaces shall comply with this chapter 2601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 2602 DEFINITIONS 2602.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FUIVIIGANT. FUMIGATION. INSECTICIDAL FOGGING. SECTION 2603 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 2603.1 General. Buildings, structures and spaces in which fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations are conducted shall comply with the fire protection and safety requirements of Sections 2603 2 through 2603 7 2603.2 Sources of ignition. Fires, open flames and similar sources of ignition shall be eliminated from the space under fumigation or insecticidal fogging Heating, where needed, shall be of an approved type 2603.2.1 Electricity. Electricity in any part of the build- ing, structure or space where operation of switches or elec- trical devices, equipment or systems could serve as a source of ignition shall be shut off Exception: Circulating fans that have been specifically designed for utilization in hazardous atmospheres and installed in accordance with NFPA 70 2603.2.2 Electronic devices. Electrone devices, includ- ing portable equipment and cellular phones, shall be shut off Telephone Imes shall be disconnected from tele- phones 2603.2.3 Duration. Sources of ignition shall be shut off during the fumigation activity and remain shut off until the ventilation required in Section 2603 6 is completed 2603.3 Notification. The fire code official and fire cluef shall be notified in writing not less than 48 hours before the building, structure or space is to be closed in connection with the utilization of any toxic or flammable fumigant Notifica- tion shall give the location of the enclosed space to be fumi- gated or fogged, the occupancy, the fumigants or insecticides to be utilized, the person or persons responsible for the opera- tion, and the date and time at which the operation will begin Written notice of any fumigation or insecticidal fogging oper- ation shall be given to all affected occupants of the building, structure or space in which such operations are to be con- ducted with sufficient advance notice to allow the occupants to evacuate the building, structure or space Such notice shall inform the occupants as to the purposes, anticipated duration and hazards associated with the fumigation or insecticidal fogging operation 2603.3.1 Warning signs. Approved warning signs indi- cating the danger, type of chemical involved and neces- sary precautions shall be posted on all doors and entrances to the affected building, structure or space and on all gang- planks and ladders from the deck, pier or land to a ship Such notices shall be printed in red ink on a white back- ground Letters in the headlines shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) in height and shall state the date and time of the operation, the name and address of the person, the name of the operator in charge, and a warning stating that the affected building, structure or space shall be vacated not less than 1 hour before the operation begins and shall not be reentered until the danger signs have been removed by the proper authorities 2603.3.2 Breathing apparatus. Persons engaged in the business of fumigation or insecticidal fogging shall main- tain and have available approved protective breathing apparatus 2603.3.3 Watch personnel. During the period fumigation is in progress, except where fumigation is conducted in a gas -tight vault or tank, a responsible watchperson shall remain on duty at the entrance or entrances to the enclosed fumigated space until after the fumigation is completed and the building, structure or space is properly ventilated and safe for occupancy Sufficient watchers shall be pro- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 277 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING vided to prevent persons from entering the enclosed space under fumigation without being observed 2603.3.4 Evacuation during fumigation. Occupants of the building, structure or space to be fumigated, except the personnel conducting the fumigation, shall be evacuated from such building, structure or space prior to commenc- ing fumigation operations 2603.3.5 Evacuation during insecticidal fogging opera- tions. Occupants in the building, structure or space to be fogged, except the personnel conducting the insecticidal fogging operations, shall be evacuated from such building, structure or space prior to commencing fogging opera- tions 2603.4 Insecticidal fogging liquids. Insecticidal fogging liquids with a flash point below 100°F (38°C) shall not be uti- lized 2603.5 Sealing of buildings, structures and spaces. Paper and other similar materials that do not meet the flame propa- gation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701 shall not be used to wrap or cover a building, structure or space in excess of that required for the sealing of cracks, casements and similar openings 2603.5.1 Maintenance of openings. All openings to the building, structure or space to be fumigated or fogged shall be kept securely closed during such operation 2603.6 Venting and cleanup. At the end of the exposure period, fumigators shall safely and properly ventilate the premises and contents, properly dispose of fumigant contain- ers, residues, debris and other materials used for such fumiga- tion, and clear obstructions from gas -fired appliance vents 2603.7 Flammable fumigants restricted. The use of carbon disulfide and hydrogen cyanide shall be restricted to agricul- tural fumigation 278 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I (MPTITrITITIRR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 27 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 27 provides requirements that are intended to control hazards associated with the manufacture of electrical cir- cuit boards or microchips, commonly called semiconductors Though the finished product possesses no unusual hazards, materials com- monly associated with semiconductor manufacturing are often quite hazardous and include flammable liquids, pyrophoric and flammable gases, toxic substances and corrosives The requirements of this chapter are concerned with both life safety and property protection How- ever, the fire code official should recognize that the risk of extraordinary property damages is far more common than the risk of personal inju- ries from fire Section 415 11 of the International Building Code by also addresses these facilities that are classified as Group H-5 occupancies SECTION 2701 GENERAL 2701.1 Scope. Semiconductor fabrication facilities and com- parable research and development areas classified as Group H-5 shall comply with this chapter and the International Building Code The use, storage and handling of hazardous materials in Group H-5 shall comply with this chapter, other applicable provisions of this code and the International Building Code 2701.2 Application. The requirements set forth in this chap- ter are requirements specific only to Group H-5 and shall be applied as exceptions or additions to applicable requirements set forth elsewhere in this code 2701.3 Multiple hazards. Where a material poses multiple hazards, all hazards shall be addressed in accordance with Section 5001 1 2701.4 Existing buildings and existing fabrication areas. Existing buildings and existing fabrication areas shall com- ply with this chapter, except that transportation and handling of HPM in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps shall be allowed where in compliance with Section 2705 3 2 and the International Building Code 2701.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 2702 DEFINITIONS 2702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined m Chap- ter 2 EMERGENCY CONTROL STATION. FABRICATION AREA. GAS DETECTION SYSTEM. HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM). HPM. HPM ROOM. PASS -THROUGH. SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY. SERVICE CORRIDOR. TOOL. WORKSTATION. SECTION 2703 GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS 2703.1 Emergency control station. An emergency control station shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2703 1 1 through 2703 1 3 2703.1.1 Location. The emergency control station shall be located on the premises at an approved location outside the fabrication area 2703.1.2 Staffing. Trained personnel shall continuously staff the emergency control station 2703.1.3 Signals. The emergency control station shall receive signals from emergency equipment and alarm and detection systems Such emergency equipment and alarm and detection systems shall include, but not be limited to, the following where such equipment or systems are required to be provided either in this chapter or elsewhere in this code 1 Automatic sprinkler system alarm and monitoring system s 2 Manual fire alarm systems 3 Emergency alarm systems 4 Gas detection systems 5 Smoke detection systems 6 Emergency power systems 7 Automatic detection and alarm systems for pyro- phoric liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids required by Section 2705 2 3 4 8 Exhaust ventilation flow alarm devices for pyro- phonc liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids and cabinet exhaust ventilation systems required by Sec- tion 2705 2 3 4 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 279 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES 2703.2 Systems, equipment and processes. Systems, equip- ment and processes shall be in accordance with Sections 2703 2 1 through 2703 2 3 2 2703.2.1 Application. Systems, equipment and processes shall include, but not be limited to, containers, cylinders, tanks, piping, tubing, valves and fittings 2703.2.2 General requirements. In addition to the requirements in Section 2703 2, systems, equipment and processes shall comply with Section 5003 2, other applica- ble provisions of this code, the International Building Code and the International Mechanical Code 2703.2.3 Additional requirements for HPM supply pip- ing. In addition to the requirements in Section 2703 2, HPM supply piping and tubing for HPM gases and liquids shall comply with this section 2703.2.3.1 General requirements. The requirements set forth in Section 5003 2 2 2 shall apply to supply piping and tubing for HPM gases and liquids 2703.2.3.2 Health -hazard ranking 3 or 4 HPM. Sup- ply piping and tubing for HPM gases and liquids hav- ing a health -hazard ranking of 3 or 4 shall be welded throughout, except for connections located within a ventilation enclosure if the material is a gas, or an approved method of drainage or containment provided for connections if the material is a liquid 2703.3 Construction requirements. Construction of semi- conductor fabrication facilities shall be in accordance with Sections 2703 3 1 through 2703 3 9 2703.3.1 Fabrication areas. Construction and location of fabrication areas shall comply with the International Building Code 2703.3.2 Pass-throughs in exit access corridors. Pass- throughs in exit access corridors shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 2703.3.3 Liquid storage rooms. Liquid storage rooms shall comply with Chapter 57 and the International Build- ing Code 2703.3.4 HPM rooms. HPM rooms shall comply with the International Builckng Code 2703.3.5 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall comply with Section 5003 8 6 2703.3.6 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall comply with Section 5003 8 5 2703.3.7 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Sec- tion 5003 8 4 2703.3.8 Service corridors. Service corridors shall com- ply with Section 2705 3 and the International Building Code 2703.4 Emergency plan. An emergency plan shall be estab- lished as set forth in Section 403 7 1 2703.5 Maintenance of equipment, machinery and pro- cesses. Maintenance of equipment, machinery and processes shall comply with Section 5003 2 6 2703.6 Security of areas. Areas shall be secured in accor- dance with Section 5003 9 2 2703.7 Electrical wiring and equipment Electrical wiring and equipment in HPM facilities shall comply with Sections 2703 7 1 through 2703 7 3 2703.7.1 Fabrication areas. Electrical wiring and equip- ment mfabncation areas shall comply with NFPA 70 2703.7.2 Workstations. Electrical equipment and devices within 5 feet (1524 mm) of workstations in which flamma- ble or pyrophoric gases or flammable liquids are used shall comply with NFPA 70 for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations Workstations shall not be energized without adequate exhaust ventilation in accordance with Section 2703 14 Exception: Class I, Division 2 hazardous electrical equipment is not required where the air removal from the workstation or dilution will prevent the accumula- tion of flammable vapors and fumes on a continuous basis 2703.7.3 Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms, gas rooms and liquid storage rooms. Electrical wiring and equipment in HPM rooms, gas rooms and liq- uid storage rooms shall comply with NFPA 70 2703.8 Corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps. Hazardous materials shall not be used or stored in corridors or enclosures for stairways and ramps. 2703.9 Service corridors. Hazardous materials shall not be used in an open -system use condition in service corridors 2703.10 Automatic sprinkler system. An approved auto- matic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2703 10 1 through 2703 10 5 and Chapter 9 2703.10.1 Workstations and tools. The design of the sprinkler system in the area shall take into consideration the spray pattern and the effect on the equipment 2703.10.1.1 Combustible workstations. A sprinkler head shall be installed within each branch exhaust con- nection or individual plenums of workstations of com- bustible construction The sprinkler head in the exhaust connection or plenum shall be located not more than 2 feet (610 mm) from the point of the duct connection or the connection to the plenum Where necessary to pre- vent corrosion, the sprinkler head and connecting pip - mg in the duct shall be coated with approved or listed corrosion -resistant materials Access to the sprinkler head shall be provided for periodic inspection 2703.3.9 Cabinets containing pyrophoric liquids or Exceptions: water -reactive Class 3 liquids. Cabinets in fabrication 1 Approved alternative automatic fire-extm- areas containing pyrophoric liquids or Class 3 water-reac- guishing systems are allowed Activation of twe liquids in containers or in amounts greater than'/, gal- such systems shall deactivate the related pro- lon (2 L) shall comply with Section 2705 2 3 4 cessing equipment 280 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofRo,dNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAod,Ao,, m At y good,Ao- by any Ot party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTylog and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES 2 Process equipment that operates at tempera- tures exceeding 932°F (500°C) and is pro- vided with automatic shutdown capabilities for hazardous materials 3 Exhaust ducts 10 inches (254 mm) or less in diameter from flammable gas storage cabinets that are part of a workstation 4 Ducts listed or approved for use without inter- nal automatic sprinkler protection 2703.10.1.2 Combustible tools. Where the horizontal surface of a combustible tool is obstructed from ceiling sprinkler discharge, automatic sprinkler protection that covers the horizontal surface of the tool shall be pro- vided Exceptions: 1 An automatic gaseous fire -extinguishing local surface application system shall be allowed as an alternative to sprinklers Gaseous -extin- guishing systems shall be actuated by infrared (IR) or ultraviolet/mfrared (UV/IR) optical detectors 2 Tools constructed of materials that are listed as Class 1 or Class 2 in accordance with UL 2360 or approved for use without internal fire - extinguishing system protection 2703.10.2 Gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures containing HPM compressed gases Exception: Gas cabinets located in an HPM room other than those cabinets containing pyrophoric gases 2703.10.3 Pass-throughs in existing exit access corri- dors. Pass-throughs in existing exit access corridors shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system 2703.10.4 Exhaust ducts for HPM. An approved auto- matic sprinkler system shall be provided in exhaust ducts conveying gases, vapors, fumes, mists or dusts generated from HPM in accordance with this section and the Interna- tional Mechanical Code 2703.10.4.1 Metallic and noncombustible nonmetal- lic exhaust ducts. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in metallic and noncombusti- ble nonmetallic exhaust ducts where all of the follow- ing conditions apply 1 Where the largest cross -sectional diameter is equal to or greater than 10 inches (254 mm) 2 The ducts are within the building 3 The ducts are conveying flammable gases, vapors or fumes 2703.10.4.2 Combustible nonmetallic exhaust ducts. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be pro- vided in combustible nonmetallic exhaust ducts where the largest cross -sectional diameter of the duct is equal to or greater than 10 inches (254 mm) Exceptions: 1 Ducts listed or approved for applications with- out automatic sprinkler system protection 2 Ducts not more than 12 feet (3658 mm) in length installed below ceiling level 2703.10.4.3 Exhaust connections and plenums of combustible workstations. Automatic fire -extinguish- ing system protection for exhaust connections and ple- nums of combustible workstations shall comply with Section 2703 10 1 1 2703.10.4.4 Exhaust duct sprinkler system require- ments. Automatic sprinklers installed in exhaust duct systems shall be hydraulically designed to provide 0 5 gallons per minute (gpm) (19 L/mm) over an area derived by multiplying the distance between the sprin- klers in a horizontal duct by the width of the duct MJn- imum discharge shall be 20 gpm (76 L/min) per sprinkler from the five hydraulically most remote sprin- klers 2703.10.4.4.1 Sprinkler head locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed at 12-foot (3658 mm) intervals in horizontal ducts and at changes in direc- tion In vertical runs, automatic sprinklers shall be installed at the top and at alternate floor levels 2703.10.4.4.2 Control valve. A separate indicating control valve shall be provided for sprinklers installed in exhaust ducts 2703.10.4.4.3 Drainage. Drainage shall be provided to remove sprinkler water discharged in exhaust ducts 2703.10.4.4.4 Corrosive atmospheres. Where cor- rosive atmospheres exist, exhaust duct sprinklers and pipe fittings shall be manufactured of corrosion - resistant materials or coated with approved materi- als 2703.10.4.4.5 Maintenance and inspection. Access to sprinklers in exhaust ducts shall be provided for periodic inspection and maintenance 2703.10.5 Sprinkler alarms and supervision. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised and pro- vided with alarms in accordance with Chapter 9 Auto- matic sprinkler system alarm and supervisory signals shall be transmitted to the emergency control station 2703.11 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed throughout buildings containing a Group H-5 occupancy Activation of the alarm system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to the emergency control station Manual fire alarm systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 907 2703.12 Emergency alarm system. Emergency alarm sys- tems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2703 12 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 281 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES through 2703 12 3, Section 5004 9 and Section 5005 4 4 The maximum allowable quantity per control area provisions of Section 5004 1 shall not apply to emergency alarm systems required for HPM 2703.12.1 Where required. Emergency alarm systems shall be provided in the areas indicated in Sections 2703 12 1 1 through 2703 12 1 3 2703.12.1.1 Service corridors. An approved emer- gency alarm system shall be provided in service corri- dors, with not less than one alarm device in the service corridor 2703.12.1.2 Corridors and interior exit stairways and ramps. Emergency alarms for corridors, interior exit stairways and ramps and exit passageways shall comply with Section 5005 4 4 2703.12.1.3 Liquid storage rooms, HPM rooms and gas rooms. Emergency alarms for liquid storage rooms, HPM rooms and gas rooms shall comply with Section 5004 9 2703.12.2 Alarm -initiating devices. An approved emer- gency telephone system, local alarm manual pull stations, or other approved alarm -initiating devices are allowed to be used as emergency alarm -initiating devices 2703.12.3 Alarm signals. Activation of the emergency alarm system shall sound a local alarm and transmit a sig- nal to the emergency control station I2703.13 Gas detection systems. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided for HPM gases where the physiological warning threshold level of the gas is at a higher level than the accepted penrussible exposure limit (PEL) for the gas and for flammable gases in accordance with Sections 2703 13 1 through 2703 13 2 2 2703.13.1 Where required. A gas detection system shall be provided in the areas identified in Sections 2703 13 1 1 through 2703 13 1 4 2703.13.1.1 Fabrication areas. A gas detection system shall be provided m fabrication areas where HPM gas is used in the fabrication area 2703.13.1.2 HPM rooms. A gas detection system shall ' be provided in HPM rooms where HPM gas is used in the room 2703.13.1.3 Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and I gas rooms. A gas detection system shall be provided in gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures for HPM gas A gas detection system shall be provided in gas rooms where HPM gases are not located in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures ' 2703.13.1.4 Corridors. Where HPM gases are trans- ported in piping placed within the space defined by the walls of a corridor and the floor or roof above the cor- ndor, a gas detection system shall be provided where piping is located and in the corridor Exception: A gas detection system is not required for occasional transverse crossings of the corridors by supply piping that is enclosed in a ferrous pipe or tube for the width of the corridor 2703.13.2 Gas detection system operation. The gas detection system shall be capable of monitoring the room, area or equipment in which the HPM gas is located at or below all the following gas concentrations 1 Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) values where the monitoring point is within an exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas cabinet 2 Permissible exposure limit (PEL) levels where the monitoring point is in an area outside an exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas cabinet 3 For flammable gases, the monitoring detection threshold level shall be vapor concentrations in excess of 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) where the monitoring is within or outside an exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas cabinet 4 Except as noted in this section, monitoring for highly toxic and toxic gases shall also comply with Chapter 60 2703.13.2.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to the emer- gency control station when a short-term hazard condi- tion is detected The alarm shall be both visible and audible and shall provide warning both inside and out- side the area where the gas is detected The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms 2703.13.2.2 Shut off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the shutoff valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to the system being monitored for which gas is detected when a short-term hazard condition is detected Automatic closure of shutoff valves shall comply with the follow - mg 1 Where the gas -detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure, the shutoff valve in the gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure for the specific gas detected shall automatically close 2 Where the gas -detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a room and compressed gas containers are not in gas cab- inets or exhausted enclosure, the shutoff valves on all gas lines for the specific gas detected shall automatically close 3 Where the gas -detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a piping distribution manifold enclosure, the shutoff valve supplying the manifold for the compressed gas container of the specific gas detected shall auto- matically close Exception: Where the gas -detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is at the use location or within a gas valve enclosure of a branch line downstream of a piping distribution manifold, the shutoff valve for the branch line located in the 282 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES piping distribution manifold enclosure shall auto- matically close 2703.14 Exhaust ventilation systems for HPM. Exhaust ventilation systems and materials for exhaust ducts utilized for the exhaust of HPM shall comply with Sections 2703 14 1 through 2703 14 3, other applicable provisions of this code, the International Building Code and the International Mechanical Code 2703.14.1 Where required. Exhaust ventilation systems shall be provided in the following locations in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Building Code 1 Fabrication areas Exhaust ventilation for fabrica- tion areas shall comply with the International Building Code The fire code official is authorized to require additional manual control switches 2 Workstations A ventilation system shall be pro- vided to capture and exhaust gases, fumes and vapors at workstations 3 Liquid storage rooms Exhaust ventilation for liquid storage rooms shall comply with Section 50043 1 and the International Building Code 4 HPM rooms Exhaust ventilation for HPM rooms shall comply with Section 5004 3 1 and the Interna- honal Builckng Code 5 Gas cabinets Exhaust ventilation for gas cabinets shall comply with Section 5003 8 6 2 The gas cabi- net ventilation system is allowed to connect to a workstation ventilation system Exhaust ventilation for gas cabinets containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Chapter 60 6 Exhausted enclosures Exhaust ventilation for exhausted enclosures shall comply with Section 5003 8 5 2 Exhaust ventilation for exhausted enclo- sures containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Chapter 60 7 Gas rooms Exhaust ventilation for gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003 8 4 2 Exhaust ventilation for gas rooms containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Chapter 60 8 Cabinets containing pyrophoric liquids or Class 3 water -reactive liquids Exhaust ventilation for cabi- nets m fabrication areas containing pyrophoric liq- uids or Class 3 water -reactive liquids shall be as required in Section 2705 2 3 4 2703.14.2 Penetrations. Exhaust ducts penetrating fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies con- structed in accordance with Section 711 of the Interna- tional Building Code shall be contained in a shaft of equivalent fire -resistance -rated construction Exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls Fire dampers shall not be installed in exhaust ducts 2703.14.3 Treatment systems. Treatment systems for highly toxic and toxic gases shall comply with Chapter 60 2703.15 Emergency power system. An emergency power system shall be provided in Group H-5 occupancies in accor- dance with Section 1203 The emergency power system shall supply power automatically to the electrical systems speci- fied in Section 2703 15 1 when the normal supply system is interrupted 2703.15.1 Required electrical systems. Emergency power shall be provided for electrically operated equip- ment and connected control circuits for the following sys- tem s 1 HPM exhaust ventilation systems 2 HPM gas cabinet ventilation systems 3 HPM exhausted enclosure ventilation systems 4 HPM gas room ventilation systems 5 HPM gas detection systems 6 Emergency alarm systems 7 Manual fire alarm systems 8 Automatic sprinkler system monitoring and alarm systems 9 Automatic alarm and detection systems for pyro- phonc liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids required in Section 2705 2 3 4 10 Flow alarm switches for pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids cabinet exhaust ven- tilation systems required in Section 2705 2 3 4 11 Electrically operated systems required elsewhere in this code or in the International Building Code applicable to the use, storage or handling of HPM 2703.15.2 Exhaust ventilation systems. Exhaust ventila- tion systems are allowed to be designed to operate at not less than one-half the normal fan speed on the emergency power system where it is demonstrated that the level of exhaust will maintain a safe atmosphere 2703.16 Sub -atmospheric pressure gas systems. Sub- atmospheric pressure gas systems (SAGS) shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 318 SECTION 2704 STORAGE 2704.1 General. Storage of hazardous materials shall comply with Section 2703 and this section and other applicable provi- sions of this code 2704.2 Fabrication areas. Hazardous materials storage and the maximum quantities of hazardous materials in use and storage allowed m fabrication areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2704 2 1 through 2704 2 2 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 283 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES 2704.2.1 Location of HPM storage in fabrication areas. Storage of HPM in fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed storage cabinets, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or within a workstation as follows 1 Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinets shall comply with Section 5704 3 2 2 Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 5003 8 7 3 Gas cabinets shall comply with Section 5003 8 6 Gas cabinets for highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Section 6004 1 2 4 Exhausted enclosures shall comply with Section 5003 8 5 Exhausted enclosures for highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Section 6004 1 3 5 Workstations shall comply with Section 2705 2 3 2704.2.2 Maximum aggregate quantities in fabrication areas. The aggregate quantities of hazardous materials stored or used in a single fabrication area shall be limited as specified in this section Exception: Fabrication areas containing quantities of hazardous materials not exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area established by Sections 5003 1 L 5704 3 4 and 5704 3 5 2704.2.2.1 Storage and use in fabrication areas. The maximum quantities of hazardous materials stored or used in a single fabrication area shall not exceed the quantities set forth in Table 2704 2 2 1 2704.3 Indoor storage outside of fabrication areas. The indoor storage of hazardous materials outside of fabrication areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2704 3 1 through 270433 2704.3.1 HPM storage. The indoor storage of HPM in quantities greater than those listed in Sections 5003 1 1 and 5704 3 4 shall be in a room complying with the requirements of the International Builckng Code and this code for a liquid storage room, HPM room or gas room as appropriate for the materials stored 2704.3.2 Other hazardous materials storage. The indoor storage of other hazardous materials shall comply with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004 and other applicable provi- sions of this code 2704.3.3 Separation of incompatible hazardous materi- als. Incompatible hazardous materials in storage shall be separated from each other in accordance with Section 500398 SECTION 2705 USE AND HANDLING 2705.1 General. The use and handling of hazardous materi- als shall comply with this section, Section 2703 and other applicable provisions of this code 2705.2 Fabrication areas. The use of hazardous materials in fabrication areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2705 2 1 through 2705 2 3 4 2705.2.1 Location of HPM in use in fabrication areas. Hazardous production materials in use m fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or a workstation 2705.2.2 Maximum aggregate quantities in fabrication areas. The aggregate quantities of hazardous materials in a single fabrication area shall comply with Section 2704 2 2, and Table 2704 2 2 1 The quantity of HPM in use at a workstation shall not exceed the quantities listed in Table 2705 2 2 2705.2.3 Workstations. Workstations in fabrication areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2705 2 3 1 through 2705 2 3 4 2705.2.3.1 Construction. Workstations m fabrication areas shall be constructed of materials compatible with the materials used and stored at the workstation The portion of the workstation that serves as a cabinet for HPM gases, Class I flammable liquids or Class II or Class IIIA combustible liquids shall be noncombustible and, if of metal, shall be not less than 0 0478-inch (18 gage) (1 2 mm) steel 2705.2.3.2 Protection of vessels. Vessels containing hazardous materials located in or connected to a work- station shall be protected as follows 1 HPM Vessels containing HPM shall be protected from physical damage and shall not project from the workstation 2 Hazardous cryogenic fluids, gases and liquids Hazardous cryogenic fluid, gas and liquid vessels located within a workstation shall be protected from seismic forces in an approved manner in accordance with the International Building Code 3 Compressed gases Protection for compressed gas vessels shall also comply with Section 53035 4 Cryogenic fluids Protection for cryogenic fluid vessels shall also comply with Section 5503 5 2705.2.3.3 Drainage and containment for HPM liq- uids. Each workstation utilizing HPM liquids shall have all of the following 1 Drainage piping systems connected to a compati- ble system for disposition of such liquids 2 The work surface provided with a slope or other means for directing spilled materials to the con- tainment or drainage system 3 An approved means of containing or directing spilled or leaked liquids to the drainage system 284 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES TABLE 2704.2.2.1 QUANTITY LIMITS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN A SINGLE FABRICATION AREA IN GROUP H5a HAZARD CATEGORY SOLIDS (pounds(square foot) LIQUIDS (gallons/square foot) GAS (cubic feet 0 NTP/square foot) Physical -hazard materials Combustible dust Note IF Not Applicable Not Applicable Combustible fiber Loose Note IF Not Applicable Not Applicable Baled Notes IF and c Combustible liquid Class II 001 Class IIIA Not Applicable 002 Not Applicable Class IIIB Not Limited Combination Class I, II and IIIA 004 Cryogenic gas Flammable Not Applicable Not Applicable Noted Oxidizing 125 Explosives Note IF Note IF Note IF Flammable gas Gaseous Not Applicable Not Applicable Note d Liquefied Note d Flammable liquid Class IA 00025 Class IB Not Applicable 0 025 Not Applicable Class IC 0 025 Combination Class IA, IB and IC 0 025 Combination Class I, II and IIIA 004 Flammable solid 0 001 Not Applicable Not Applicable Organic peroxide Unclassified detonable Note IF Class I Note IF Class II 0 025 Not Applicable Not Applicable Class III 0 1 Class IV Not Limited Class V Not Limited Oxidizing gas Gaseous Liquefied Not Applicable Not Applicable 1 25 Combination of Gaseous and 125 125 Liquefied Oxidizer Class 4 Note IF Note IF Class 3 0 003 003 Not Class 2 Applicable 0 003 003 Class 1 0 003 003 Combination oxidizer Class 1, 2, 3 Pyrophoric 001 000125 Notes d and e Unstable reactive Class 4 Note IF Note IF Note IF Class 3 0 025 00025 Note IF Class 2 0 1 001 Note IF Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 285 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv O,,e Oo,d—od om),(Qty of IFRmd—od) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No fwN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES TABLE 2704.2.2.1—continued QUANTITY LIMITS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN A SINGLE FABRICATION AREA IN GROUP H5a HAZARD CATEGORY SOLIDS LIQUIDS GAS (pounds/square foot) (gallons/square foot) (cubic feet 0 NTP/square foot) Physical -hazard materials Water reactive Class 3 Note b 000125 Not Class 2 025 0 025 Applicable Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited Health -hazard materials Corrosives Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited Highly toxics Not Limited Not Limited Note d TOx1Cs Not Limited Not Limited Note d For SI 1 pound per square foot =4 882 kg/m', 1 gallon per square foot =40 7 L/m', 1 cubic foot @ NTP/square foot= 0 305 m' @ NTP/m', 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m' a Hazardous materials within piping shall not be included in the calculated quantities b Quantity of hazardous materials in a single fabrication area shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2) c Densely packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class d The aggregate quantity of flammable, pyrophoric, toxic and highly toxic gases shall not exceed the greater of 0 2 cubic feet at NTT/square foot or 9,000 cubic feet at NTT e The aggregate quantity of pyrophoric gases in the building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003 8 2 2705.2.3.4 Pyrophoric solids, liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids. Pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 water -reactive liquids in containers greater than 0 5- gallon (2 L) but not exceeding 5 3-gallon (20 L) capac- ity and pyrophoric solids in containers greater than 4 4 pounds (2 kg) but not exceeding 44 pounds (20 kg) shall be allowed at workstations where located inside cabinets and the following conditions are met 1 Maximum amount per cabinet The maximum amount per cabinet shall be lnnited to 5 3 gallons (20 L) of liquids and 44 pounds (20 kg) of total liquids and solids 2 Cabinet construction Cabinets shall be con- structed in accordance with the following 2 1 Cabinets shall be constructed of not less than 0 097-inch (2 5 mm) (12 gage) steel 22 Cabinets shall be permitted to have self - closing limited access ports or noncom- bustible windows that provide access to equipment controls 23 Cabinets shall be provided with self- or manual -closing doors Manual -closing doors shall be equipped with a door switch that will initiate local audible and visual alarms when the door is in the open position 3 Cabinet exhaust ventilation system An exhaust ventilation system shall be provided for cabinets and shall comply with the following 3 1 The system shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area 32 The system shall be equipped with moni- toring equipment to ensure that required exhaust flow or static pressure is pro- vided 3 3 Low -flow or static pressure conditions shall send an alarm to the on -site emer- gency control station The alarm shall be both visual and audible 4 Cabinet spill containment Spill containment shall be provided in each cabinet, with the spill containment capable of holding the contents of the aggregate amount of liquids in containers in each cabinet 5 Valves Valves in supply piping between the product containers in the cabinet and the worksta- tion served by the containers shall fail in the closed position upon power failure, loss of exhaust ventilation and upon actuation of the fire control system 6 Fire detection system Each cabinet shall be equipped with an automatic fire detection system complying with the following conditions 61 Automatic detection system UVQR, high -sensitivity smoke detection (HSSD) or other approved detection systems shall be provided inside each cabinet 62 Automatic shutoff Activation of the detection system shall automatically close the shutoff valves at the source on the liquid supply 63 Alarms and signals Activation of the detection system shall initiate a local alarm within the fabncahon area and transmit a signal to the emergency control station. The alarms and signals shall be both visual and audible 286 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths [TAodomoo. m At y Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRSEMEoff . AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES TABLE 2705.2.2 MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF HPM AT A WORKSTATION HPM CLASSIFICATION STATE MAXIMUM QUANTITY Combined aggregate volume of Flammable, highly toxic, all cylinders at a workstation pyrophonc and toxic Gas shall not exceed an internal combined cylinder volume of 39 6 gallons or 5 29 cubic feet Liquid 15 gallons"Flammable Solid 5poundsgb Gas Combined aggregate volume of all cylinders at a workstation shall not exceed an internal cylinder volume of 39 6 gallons Corrosive or 5 29 cubic feet Liquid Use -open system 25 gallons° Use -closed system 150 gallonSF ` Solid 20 poundsgb Highly toxic Liquid 15 gallons° Solid 5 pounds° Gas Combined aggregate volume of all cylinders at a workstation shall not exceed an internal cylinder volume of 39 6 gallons Oxidizer or 5 29 cubic feet Liquid Use -open system 12 gallons° Use -closed system 60 gallons° Solid 20 pounds, to Pyrophoric Liquid 0 5 gallon' T Solid 44 pounds'` Liquid Use -open system 15 gallons° Toxic Use -closed system 60 gallons° Solid 5pounds, b Unstable reactive Class 3 Liquid Solid 0 5 gallon° to to 5 pounds, Water -reactive Class 3 Liquid 0 5 gallon' f Solid See Table 2704 2 2 1 For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 gallon = 3 785 L a Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent for closed system operations Where Note b applies, the increase for both notes shall be allowed b Quantities shall be allowed to be increased 100 percent where workstations are internally protected with an approved automatic fire - extinguishing or suppression system complying with Chapter 9 Where Note a applies, the increase for both notes shall be allowed Where Note e applies, the maximum increase allowed for both Notes b and e shall not exceed 100 percent c Allowed only in workstations that are internally protected with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing or fire protection system complying with Chapter 9 and compatible with the reactivity of materials in use at the workstation d The quantity limits apply only to materials classified as HPM e Quantities shall be allowed to be increased 100 percent for nonflammable, noncombustible corrosive liquids where the materials of construction for workstations are listed or approved for use without internal fire - extinguishing or suppression system protection Where Note b applies, the maximum increase allowed for both Notes b and e shall not exceed 100 percent f A maximum quantity of 5 3 gallons of liquids and 44 pounds of total liquids and solids shall be allowed at aworkstation where conditions are in accordance with Section 2705 2 3 4 2705.3 Transportation and handling. The transportation and handling of hazardous materials shall comply with Sec- tions 2705 3 1 through 2705 3 4 1 and other applicable provi- sions of this code 2705.3.1 Corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps. Corridors and enclosures for exit stairways and ramps in new buildings or serving new fabrication areas shall not contain HPM, except as permuted in corridors by Section 415 11 6 4 of the Intematronal Builckng Code and Section 2705 3 2 of this code 2705.3.2 Transport in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps. Transport in corridors and enclo- sures for stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Sections 2705 3 2 1 through 2705 3 3 2705.3.2.1 Fabrication area alterations. Where exist- ing fabrication areas are altered or modified in existing buildings, HPM is allowed to be transported in existing corridors where such corridors comply with Section 5003 10 of this code and Section 415 11 2 of the Inter- national Building Code 2705.3.2.2 HPM transport in corridors and enclo- sures for stairways and ramps. Nonproduction HPM is allowed to be transported in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps where utilized for mainte- nance, lab work and testing when the transportation is in accordance with Section 5003 10 2705.3.3 Service corridors. Where a new fabrication area is constructed, a service corridor shall be provided where it is necessary to transport HPM from a liquid stor- age room, HPM room, gas room or from the outside of a building to the perimeter wall of a fabrication area. Ser- vice corridors shall be designed and constructed in accor- dance with the International Building Code. 2705.3.4 Carts and trucks. Carts and trucks used to trans- port HPM in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps shall comply with Section 5003 10 3 2705.3.4.1 Identification. Carts and trucks shall be marked to indicate the contents 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 287 I 1 1 1 CArynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^®Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmbobmdmbo dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 288 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES User note: About this chapter. Chapter 28 provides requirements that are intended to prevent fires and explosions, facilitate fire control and reduce exposures to and from facilities storing, selling or processing wood and forest products, including sawdust, wood chips, shavings, bark mulch, shorts, finished planks, sheets, posts, poles, timber and raw logs and the hazard they represent once ignited Also included are solid biomass feedstock and raw products associated with agro-industrial facilities and the outdoor storage of pallets at pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities This chapter requires active and passive fire protection features to reduce on- and off -site exposures, limit fire size and development and facilitate fire fighting by employees and the fire service SECTION 2801 GENERAL 2801.1 Scope. The storage, manufacturing and processing of solid biomass feedstock, timber, lumber, plywood, veneers and agro-industrial byproducts shall be in accordance with this chapter 2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 2802 DEFINITIONS 2802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AGRO-INDUSTRIAL. BIOMASS. COLD DECK FINES. HOGGED MATERIALS. PLYWOOD AND VENEER MILLS. RAW PRODUCT. SOLID BIOFUEL. SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK STATIC PILES. TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION FACILITIES. SECTION 2803 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2803.1 Open yards. Open yards required by the Interna- tional Building Code shall be maintained around structures 2803.2 Dust control. Equipment or machinery located inside buildings that generates or emits combustible dust shall be provided with an approved dust collection and exhaust sys- tem installed in accordance with Chapter 22 and the Interna- honal Mechamcal Code Equipment or systems that are used to collect, process or convey combustible dusts shall be pro- vided with an approved explosion control system 2803.2.1 Explosion venting. Where a dust explosion haz- ard exists in equipment rooms, buildings or other enclo- sures, such areas shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting or an approved explosion suppres- sion system complying with Section 911 2803.3 Waste removal. Sawmills, planning mills and other woodworking plants shall be equipped with a waste removal system that will collect and remove sawdust and shavings Such systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 22 and the International Mechanical Code Exception: Manual waste removal where approved 2803.3.1 Housekeeping. Provisions shall be made for a systematic and thorough cleaning of the entire plant at suf- ficient intervals to prevent the accumulations of combusti- ble dust and spilled combustible or flammable liquids 2803.3.2 Metal scrap. Provision shall be made for sepa- rately collecting and disposing of any metal scrap so that such scrap will not enter the wood handling or processing equipment 2803.4 Electrical equipment. Electrical wiring and equip- ment shall comply with NFPA 70 2803.5 Control of ignition sources. Protection from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2803 5 1 through 2803 5 3 2803.5.1 Cutting and welding. Cutting and welding shall comply with Chapter 35 2803.5.2 Static electricity. Static electricity shall be pre- vented from accumulating on machines and equipment subject to static electricity buildup by permanent ground- ing and bonding wires or other approved means 2803.5.3 Smoking. Where smoking constitutes a fire haz- ard, the fire code official is authorized to order the owner or occupant to post approved "No Smoking" signs com- plying with Section 310 The fire code official is autho- rized to designate specific locations where smoking is allowed 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 289 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES 2803.6 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for bwldmgs and facilities in accor- dance with Section 503 2803.7 Access plan. Where storage pile configurations could change because of changes in product operations and pro- cessing the access plan shall be submitted for approval where required by the fire code official SECTION 2804 FIRE PROTECTION 2804.1 General. Fire protection in timber and lumber pro- duction mills, plywood and veneer mills and agro-industrial facilities shall comply with Sections 2804 2 through 2804 4 2804.2 Fire alarms. An approved means for transmitting alarms to the fire department shall be provided m timber and lumber production mills and plywood and veneer mills 2804.2.1 Manual fire alarms. A manual fire alarm sys- tem complying with Section 907 2 shall be installed in areas of timber and lumber production mills and for ply- wood and veneer mills that contain product dryers Exception: Where dryers or other sources of ignition are protected by a supervised automatic sprinkler sys- tem complying with Section 903 2804.3 Portable fire extinguishers or standpipes and hose. Portable fire extinguishers or standpipes and hose supplied from an approved water system shall be provided within a 50-foot (15 240 mm) distance of travel from any machine producing shavings or sawdust Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 for extra - high hazards 2804.4 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 903311 SECTION 2805 PLYWOOD, VENEER AND COMPOSITE BOARD MILLS 2805.1 General. Plant operations of plywood, veneer and composite board mills shall comply with Sections 2805 2 and 28053 2805.2 Dryer protection. Dryers shall be protected through- out by an approved, automatic deluge water -spray suppres- sion system complying with Chapter 9 Deluge heads shall be inspected quarterly for pitch buildup Deluge heads shall be flushed during regular maintenance for functional opera- tion Manual activation valves shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of the drying equipment 2805.3 Thermal oil -heating systems. Facilities that use heat transfer fluids to provide process equipment heat through piped, indirect heating systems shall comply with this code and NFPA 664 SECTION 2806 LOG STORAGE AREAS 2806.1 General. Log storage areas shall comply with Sec- tions 2806 2 and 2806 3 2806.2 Cold decks. Cold decks shall not exceed 500 feet (152 4 m) in length, 300 feet (91 440 mm) in width and 20 feet (6096 mm) in height Cold decks shall be separated from adjacent cold decks or other exposures by not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) Exception: The size of cold decks shall be determmed by the fire code official where the decks are protected by spe- cial fire protection including, but not limited to, additional fire flow, portable turrets and deluge sets, and hydrant hose houses equipped with approved fire -fighting equip- ment capable of reaclung the entire storage area in accor- dance with Chapter 9 2806.3 Pile stability. Log and pole piles shall be stabilized by approved means SECTION 2807 STORAGE OF WOOD CHIPS AND HOGGED MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION FACILITIES 2807.1 General. The storage of wood chips and hogged materials associated with timber and lumber production facil- ities shall comply with Sections 2807 2 through 2807 5 2807.2 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height, 300 feet (91 440 mm) in width and 500 feet (152 m) in length Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles or other exposures by approved fire apparatus access roads Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where additional fire protec- tion is provided in accordance with Chapter 9 The increase shall be based on the capabilities of the system installed 2807.3 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclo- sures that pass under a pile Combustible or enclosed con- veyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system 2807.4 Material -handling equipment. Approved material - handling equipment shall be readily available for moving wood chips and hogged material 2807.5 Emergency plan. The owner or operator shall develop a plan for monitoring, controlling and extinguishing spot fires The plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval 290 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyaghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET) T,,ry tto I ( S 1,,® Ag,,vo ,AOIcC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—tho[vs3 ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES SECTION 2808 STORAGE AND PROCESSING OF WOOD CHIPS, HOGGED MATERIAL, FINES, COMPOST, SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK AND RAW PRODUCT ASSOCIATED WITH YARD WASTE, AGRO- INDUSTRIAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES 2808.1 General. The storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost, solid biomass feedstock and raw product produced from yard waste, debris and agro- industrial and recycling facilities shall comply with Sections 2808 2 through 2808 10 2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned before transferring wood prod- ucts to the site 2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) in height, 150 feet (45 720 mm) in width and 250 feet (76 200 mm) in length Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following 1 Storage yard areas and materials -handling equip- ment selection, design and arrangement shall be based on sound fire prevention and protection prin- ciples 2 Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various fac- tors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile 3 The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department, and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants 4 Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be estab- lished, identified and inamtamed 5 Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code The increase of the pile size shall be based on the capabilities of the mstalledfire protection systems and features 2808.4 Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adja- cent piles by approved fire apparatus access roads 2808.5 Combustible waste. The storage, accumulation and handling of combustible materials and control of vegetation shall comply with Chapter 3 2808.6 Static pile protection. Static piles shall be monitored by an approved means to measure temperatures within the static piles Internal pile temperatures shall be monitored and recorded weekly Such records shall be maintained An oper- ational plan indicating procedures and schedules for the inspection, monitoring and restricting of excessive internal temperatures in static piles shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval 2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclo- sures that pass under a pile Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprmklersystem 2808.8 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers com- plying with Section 906 and with a minimum rating of 4-A 60-B C shall be provided on all vehicles and equipment operating on piles and at all processing equipment 2808.9 Material -handling equipment. Approved material - handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire -fighting operations 2808.10 Emergency plan. The owner or operator shall develop a plan for monitoring, controlling and extinguishing spot fires and submit the plan to the fire code official for review and approval SECTION 2809 EXTERIOR STORAGE OF FINISHED LUMBER AND SOLID BIOFUEL PRODUCTS 2809.1 General. Exterior storage of finished lumber and solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809 2 through 2809 5 2809.2 Size of piles. Exterior storage shall be arranged to form stable piles with a maximum height of 20 feet (6096 mm) Piles shall not exceed 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m') in volume 2809.3 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be located so that a maximum grid system unit of 50 feet by 150 feet (15 240 mm by 45 720 mm) is established 2809.4 Security. Permanent storage areas shall be sur- rounded with an approved fence Fences shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height Exceptions: Lumber piles inside of buildings and production mills for lumber, plywood and veneer Solid biofuel piles inside of buildings and agro- industrial processing facilities for solid biomass feedstock 2809.5 Fire protection. An approved hydrant and hose sys- tem or portable fire -extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for open storage yards Hydrant and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be located so that the distance of travel from the nearest unit does not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 291 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES SECTION 2810 OUTDOOR STORAGE OF PALLETS AT PALLET MANUFACTURING AND RECYCLING FACILITIES 2810.1 General. The outside storage of wood pallets and wood composite pallets on the same site as a pallet manufac- turing or recycling facility shall comply with Sections 2810 2 through 2810 11 2810.2 Site plan. Each site shall maintain a current site plan that includes a general description of the property, the bound- aries of the lot, the size and location of buildings, and all of the following 1 Utilities 2 Type of construction and presence of sprinkler protec- tion for other buildings on the site 3 Water supply sources for fire -fighting purposes 4 Location of hazardous material storage areas 5 Location of pallet storage 6 Equipment protected with a dust collection system 7 Fire apparatus access roads 8 Designated smoking areas 9 Location of fire alarm control panels 2810.3 Fire prevention plan. The owner or owner's autho- rized representative shall prepare an approved fire prevention plan that includes all of the following 1 Frequency of walk-through inspections to verify com- pliance with the plan 2 Hot work permit program in accordance with Chapter 35 3 Preventive maintenance program for equipment associ- ated with pallet activities 4 Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems in accordance with Chapter 9 2810.4 Fire safety and emergency evacuation plan. The owner or owner's authorized representative shall prepare and tram employees in an approved fire safety and emergency evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4 2810.5 Security management plan. The owner or owner's authorized representative shall prepare a security manage- ment plan based on a security risk assessment and shall make the plan and assessment available to the fire code official upon request 2810.6 Clearance to property line. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 075 tines the stack height or 8 feet (2438 mm) of the property line, whichever is greater, or shall comply with Section 2810 11 2810.7 Clearance to important buildings. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 0 75 times the stack height of any important building on site, or shall comply with Section 2810 11 2810.8 Height. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height 2810.9 Fire flow. Fire -flow requirements for the site shall be determined by the fire code official 2810.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extm- guishers shall be provided within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of any pallet stack 2810.11 Alternative approach. Where approved by the fire code official, pallet stacks located closer to a property line or structure than as required by Sections 28106 and 28107 shall be provided with additional fire protection including, but not hmited to, the following 1 The storage yard areas and materials -handling equip- ment selection, design, and arrangement are based on an approved risk assessment 2 Automatic fire detection that transmits an alarm to a supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 3 Fire apparatus access roads around all storage areas 292 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 29 MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 29 regulates materials and processes associated with the manufacture of paints as well as bituminous, asphal- tic and other diverse compounds formulated to protect buildings, machines and objects from the effects of weather, corrosion and hostile envi- ronmental exposures Paint for decorative, architectural and industrial uses comprises the bulk of organic coating production Painting and processes related to the manufacture of nonflammable and noncombustible or water -based products are exempt from the provisions of this chapter The application of organic coatings is covered by Chapter 24 Elimination of ignition sources, maintenance of fire protection equip- ment and isolation or segregation of hazardous operations are emphasized SECTION 2901 GENERAL 2901.1 Scope. Organic coating manufacturing processes shall comply with this chapter, except that this chapter shall not apply to processes manufacturing nonflammable or water - thinned coatings or to operations applying coating materials 2901.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 2901.3 Maintenance. Structures and their service equipment shall be maintained in accordance with this code and NFPA 35 SECTION 2902 DEFINITION 2902.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 ORGANIC COATING. SECTION 2903 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2903.1 Building features. Manufacturing of organic coatings shall be done only in buildings that do not have pits or base- ments 2903.2 Location. Organic coating manufacturing operations and operations incidental to or connected with organic coat- ing manufacturing shall not be located in buildings having other occupancies I2903.3 Fire -fighting access. The fire department shall be able to access the organic coating manufacturing operations from not less than one side for the purpose of fire control Approved aisles shall be maintained for the unobstructed movement of personnel and fire suppression equipment 2903.4 Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with Chapter 9 2903.5 Portable fire extinguishers. Not less than one porta- ble fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 for extra hazard shall be provided in organic coating areas 2903.6 Open flames. Open flames and direct -fired heating devices shall be prohibited in areas where flammable vapor - air mixtures exist 2903.7 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited in accordance with Section 310 2903.8 Power equipment. Power -operated equipment and industrial trucks shall be of a type approved for the location 2903.9 Tank maintenance. The cleaning of tanks and ves- sels that have contained flammable or combustible liquids shall be performed under the supervision of persons knowl- edgeable of the fire and explosion potential 2903.9.1 Repairs. Where necessary to make repairs involving "hot work," the work shall be authorized by the responsible individual before the work begins 2903.9.2 Empty containers. Empty flammable or com- bustible hquid containers shall be removed to a detached, outside location and, if not cleaned on the premises, the empty containers shall be removed from the plant as soon as practical 2903.10 Drainage. Drainage facilities shall be provided to direct flammable and combustible liquid leakage and fire pro- tection water to an approved location away from the building, any other structure, storage area or adjoining premises 2903.11 Alarm system. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 SECTION 2904 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTION 2904.1 Wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equip- ment shall comply with this chapter and shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 2904.2 Hazardous locations. Where Class I liquids are exposed to the air, the design of equipment and ventilation of structures shall be such as to limit the Class I, Division 1, locations to the following 1 Piping trenches 2 The interior of equipment 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 293 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS 3 The immediate vicinity of pumps or equipment loca- tions, such as dispensing stations, open centrifuges, plate and frame filters, opened vacuum filters, change cans and the surfaces of open equipment The immedi- ate vicinity shall include a zone extending from the vapor liberation point 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally in all directions and vertically from the floor to a level 3 feet (914 mm) above the highest point of vapor libera- tion 2904.2.1 Other locations. Locations within the confines of the manufacturing room where Class I liquids are han- dled shall be Class I, Division 2, except locations indi- cated in Section 2904 2 2904.2.2 Ordinary equipment. Ordinary electrical equip- ment, including swrtchgear, shall be prohibited, except where installed in a room maintained under positive pres- sure with respect to the hazardous area The au or other media utilized for pressurization shall be obtained from a source that will not cause any amount or type of flamma- ble vapor to be introduced into the room 2904.3 Bonding. Equipment including, but not limited to, tanks, maclunery and piping shall be bonded and connected to a ground where an ignitable mixture is capable of being present 2904.3.1 Piping. Electrically isolated sections of metallic piping or equipment shall be grounded or bonded to the other grounded portions of the system 2904.3.2 Vehicles. Tank velucles loaded or unloaded through open connections shall be grounded and bonded to the receiving system 2904.3.3 Containers. Where a flammable mixture is transferred from one portable container to another, a bond shall be provided between the two containers, and one shall be grounded 2904.4 Ground. Metal framing of buildings shall be grounded with resistance of not more than 5 ohms SECTION 2905 PROCESS STRUCTURES 2905.1 Design. Process structures shall be designed and con- structed in accordance with the International Builckng Code 2905.2 Fire apparatus access. Fire apparatus access com- plying with Section 503 shall be provided for the purpose of fire control to not less than one side of organic coating manu- facturing operations 2905.3 Drainage. Drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 2903 10 where topographical condi- tions are such that flammable and combustible liquids are capable of flowing from the organic coating manufacturing operation so as to constitute a fire hazard to other premises 2905.4 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be pro- vided in areas subject to potential deflagration hazards as indicated in NFPA 35 Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 911 2905.5 Ventilation. Enclosed structures in which Class I liq- uids are processed or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of solid floor area Ventilation shall be accom- plished by exhaust fans that take suction at floor levels and discharge to a safe location outside the structure Noncontam- mated intake air shall be introduced in such a manner that all portions of solid floor areas are provided with continuous uniformly distributed air movement 2905.6 Heating. Heating provided in hazardous areas shall be by indirect means Ignition sources such as open flames or electrical heating elements, except as provided for in Section 2904, shall not be permuted within the structure SECTION 2906 PROCESS MILLS AND KETTLES 2906.1 Mills. Mills, operating with close clearances, which process flammable and heat -sensitive materials, such as nitro- cellulose, shall be located in a detached building or in a non- combustible structure without other occupancies The amount of nitrocellulose or other flammable material brought into the area shall not be more than the amount required for a batch 2906.2 Mixers. Mixers shall be of the enclosed type or, where of the open type, shall be provided with properly fitted covers Where flow is by gravity, a shutoff valve shall be installed as close as practical to the mixer, and a control valve shall be provided near the end of the fill pipe 2906.3 Open kettles. Open kettles shall be located in an out- side area provided with a protective roof, in a separate struc- ture of noncombustible construction, or separated from other areas by a noncombustible wall having a fire -resistance rat- ing of not less than 2 hours 2906.4 Closed kettles. Contact -heated kettles containing sol- vents shall be equipped with safety devices that, in case of a fire, will turn off the process heat, turn on the cooling medium and inject men gas into the kettle 2906.4.1 Vaporizer location. The vaporizer section of heat -transfer systems that heat closed kettles containing solvents shall be remotely located 2906.5 Kettle controls. The kettle and thin -down tank shall be instrumented, controlled and interlocked so that any fail- ure of the controls will result in a safe condition The kettle shall be provided with a pressure -rupture disc in addition to the primary vent The vent piping from the rupture disc shall be of minimum length and shall discharge to an approved location The thin -down tank shall be adequately vented Thinning operations shall be provided with an adequate vapor removal system SECTION 2907 PROCESS PIPING 2907.1 Design. Piping, valves and fittings shall be designed for the working pressures and structural stresses to which the piping, valves and fittings will be subjected, and shall be of steel or other material approved for the service intended 294 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS 2907.2 Valves. Valves shall be of an indicating type Termi- nal valves on remote pumping systems shall be of the dead - man type, shutting off both the pump and the flow of solvent 2907.3 Support. Piping systems shall be supported ade- quately and protected against physical damage Piping shall be pitched to avoid unintentional trapping of liquids, or approved drams shall be provided 2907.4 Connectors. Approved flexible connectors shall be installed where vibration exists or frequent movement is nec- essary Hose at dispensing stations shall be of an approved type 2907.5 Tests. Before being placed in service, all piping shall be free of leaks when tested for not less than 30 minutes at not less than 1 5 times the working pressure or not less than 5 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (35 kPa) at the highest point in the system SECTION 2908 RAW MATERIALS IN PROCESS AREAS 2908.1 Nitrocellulose quantity. The amount of nitrocellu- lose brought into the operating area shall not exceed the amount required for a work shift Nitrocellulose spillage shall be promptly swept up and disposed of properly 2908.2 Organic peroxides quantity. Organic peroxides brought into the operating area shall be in the original ship- ping container When in the operating area, the organic per- oxide shall not be placed in locations exposed to ignition sources, heat or mechanical shocks SECTION 2909 RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS 2909.1 General. The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids in process areas shall be in accor- dance with Chapter 57 2909.2 Tank storage. Tank storage for flammable and com- bustible liquids located inside of structures shall be limited to storage areas at or above grade that are separated from the processing area in accordance with the International Building Code Processing equipment containing flammable and com- bustible liquids and storage in quantities essential to the con- tinuity of the operations shall not be prohibited in the processing area 2909.3 Tank vehicle. Tank car and tank vehicle loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids shall be separated from the processing area, other plant structures, nearest lot line of property that can be built upon or public thoroughfare by a minimum clear distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) 2909.3.1 Loading. Loading and unloading structures and platforms for flammable and combustible liquids shall be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 57 2909.3.2 Safety. Tank cars for flammable liquids shall be unloaded such that the safety to persons and property is ensured Tank vehicles for flammable and combustible liq- uids shall be loaded and unloaded in accordance with Chapter 57 2909.4 Nitrocellulose storage. Nitrocellulose storage shall be located on a detached pad or in a separate structure or a room enclosed in accordance with the International Building Code The nitrocellulose storage area shall not be utilized for any other purpose Electrical wiring and equipment installed in storage areas adjacent to process areas shall comply with Section 2904 2 2909.4.1 Containers. Nitrocellulose shall be stored in closed containers Barrels shall be stored on end and not more than two tiers high Barrels or other containers of nitrocellulose shall not be opened in the main storage structure but at the point of use or other location intended for that purpose 2909.4.2 Spills. Spilled nitrocellulose shall be promptly wetted with water and disposed of by use or burning in the open at an approved detached location 2909.5 Organic peroxide storage. The storage of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Chapter 62 2909.5.1 Size. The size of the package containing organic peroxide shall be selected so that, as nearly as practical, full packages are utilized at one time Spilled peroxide shall be promptly cleaned up and disposed of as specified by the supplier 2909.6 Finished products. Finished products that are flam- mable or combustible liquids shall be stored outside of struc- tures, in a separate structure, or in a room separated from the processing area in accordance with the International Building Code The storage of finished products shall be in tanks or closed containers in accordance with Chapter 57 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 295 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 296 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 30 INDUSTRIAL OVENS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 30 addresses the fuel supply, ventilation, emergency shutdown equipment, fire protection and the operation and maintenance of industrial ovens, which are sometimes referred to as industrial heat enclosures or industrial furnaces Compliance with this chapter is intended to reduce the likelihood of fires involving industrial ovens, which are usually the result of the fuel in use or volatile vapors given off by the materials being heated, or to manage the impact if a fire should occur SECTION 3001 GENERAL 3001.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to the installation and operation of industrial ovens and furnaces Industrial ovens and furnaces shall comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA 86, the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code and this chapter The terms "ovens" and "furnaces" are used interchangeably in this chapter 3001.2 Permits. Pennits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 SECTION 3002 DEFINITIONS 3002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FURNACE CLASS A. FURNACE CLASS B. FURNACE CLASS C. FURNACE CLASS D. SECTION 3003 LOCATION 3003.1 Ventilation. Enclosed rooms or basements containing industrial ovens or furnaces shall be provided with combus- tion air in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, and with ventila- tion air in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. 3003.2 Exposure. When locating ovens, oven heaters and related equipment, the possibility of fire resulting from over- heating or from the escape of fuel gas or fuel oil and the pos- sibility of damage to the building and injury to persons resulting from explosion shall be considered 3003.3 Ignition source. Industrial ovens and furnaces shall be located so as not to pose an ignition hazard to flammable vapors or mists or combustible dusts 3003.4 Temperatures. Roofs and floors of ovens shall be insulated and ventilated to prevent temperatures at combusti- ble ceilings and floors from exceeding 160°F (71°C) SECTION 3004 FUEL PIPING 3004.1 Fuel -gas piping. Fuel -gas piping serving industrial ovens shall comply with the International Fuel Gas Code Piping for other fuel sources shall comply with this section 3004.2 Shutoff valves. Each industrial oven or furnace shall be provided with an approved manual fuel shutoff valve in accordance with the International Mechamcal Code or the International Fuel Gas Code 3004.2.1 Fuel supply lines. Valves for fuel supply lines shall be located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance served Exception: Where approved and the valve is located in the same general area as the appliance served 3004.3 Valve position. The design of manual fuel shutoff valves shall incorporate a permanent feature that visually indicates the open or closed position of the valve Manual fuel shutoff valves shall not be equipped with removable han- dles or wrenches unless the handle or wrench can only be installed parallel with the fuel line when the valve is in the open position SECTION 3005 INTERLOCKS 3005.1 Shut down. Interlocks shall be provided for Class A ovens so that conveyors or sources of flammable or combus- tible materials shall shut down if either the exhaust or recircu- lation air supply falls SECTION 3006 FIRE PROTECTION 3006.1 Required protection. Class A and B ovens that con - tam, or are utilized for the processing of, combustible materi- als shall be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9 3006.2 Fixed fire -extinguishing systems. Fixed fire -extin- guishing systems shall be provided for Class C or D ovens to protect against such hazards as overheating, spillage of mol- ten salts or metals, quench tanks, ignition of hydraulic oil and escape of fuel It shall be the user's responsibility to consult 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 297 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDUSTRIAL OVENS with the fire code official concerning the necessary require- ments for such protection 3006.3 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers com- plying with Section 906 shall be provided not closer than 15 feet (4572 mm) or not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) or in accordance with NFPA 10 This shall apply to the oven and related equipment SECTION 3007 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3007.1 Furnace system information. An approved, clearly worded, and prominently displayed safety design data form or manufacturer's nameplate shall be provided stating the safe operating condition for which the furnace system was designed, built, altered or extended 3007.2 Oven nameplate. Safety data for Class A solvent atmosphere ovens shall be furnished on the manufacturer's nameplate The nameplate shall provide the following design data 1 The solvent used 2 The number of gallons (L) used per batch or per hour of solvent entering the oven 3 The required purge time 4 The oven operating temperature 5 The exhaust blower rating for the number of gallons (L) of solvent per hour or batch at the maximum operating temperature Exception: For low -oxygen ovens, the maximum allow- able oxygen concentration shall be included in place of the exhaust blower ratings 3007.3 Training. Operating, maintenance and supervisory personnel shall be thoroughly instructed and trained in the operation of ovens or furnaces 3007.4 Equipment maintenance. Equipment shall be main- tained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 298 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 31 provides requirements that are intended to protect temporary as well as permanent tents and air -supported and other membrane structures and temporary stage special event structures from fire and similar hazards The provisions regulate structure location and access, anchorage, egress, heat -producing equipment, hazardous materials and operations, combustible vegetation, ignition sources, and waste accumulation This is accomplished through requiring regular inspections and certifying continued compliance with fire safety regulations This chapter also addresses outdoor assembly events, which are not limited to those events with tents or other membrane structures, but are regulated due to the number of people, density of those people and hazards associated with large outdoor events related to egress, fire hazards from cooking and other related concerns SECTION 3101 GENERAL 3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary special event structures and membrane structures shall comply with this chapter The pro- visions of Section 3103 are applicable only to temporary tents and membrane structures The provisions of Sections 3104 and 3106 are applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures The provisions of Section 3105 are applicable to temporary special event structures The provi- sions of Section 3106 are applicable to outdoor assembly events Other temporary structures shall comply with the International Building Code SECTION 3102 DEFINITIONS 3102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AIR -INFLATED STRUCTURE. AIR -SUPPORTED STRUCTURE. y MEMBRANE STRUCTURE. TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURE. TENT. SECTION 3103 TEMPORARY TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3103.1 General. Tents and membrane structures used for 1temporary periods shall comply with this section and Section 3106 Other temporary structures erected for a period of 180 days or less shall comply with the International Building Code 3103.2 Approval required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code offi- cial Exceptions: 1 Tents used exclusively for recreational camping pur- poses 2 Tents open on all sides that comply with all of the following 21 Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m) 22 The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm), not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m) total 23 A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures and other tents 3103.3 Outdoor assembly event. For the purposes of this chapter, an outdoor assembly event shall include a circus, carnival, tent show, theater, skating rink, dance hall or other place of assembly in or under which persons gather for any purpose 3103.3.1 Special amusement building. Tents and other membrane structures erected as a special amusement building shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 411 3 of the Interna- honal Building Code 3103.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 3103.5 Use period. Temporary tents, air -supported, air - inflated or tensioned membrane structures shall not be erected for a period of more than 180 days within a 12-month period on a single premises 3103.6 Construction documents. A detailed site and floor plan for tents or membrane structures with an occupant load of 50 or more shall be provided with each application for approval The tent or membrane structure floor plan shall indicate details of the means of egress facilities, seating 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 299 I I I I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARTS Ad ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES capacity, arrangement of the seating and location and type of Iheating and electrical equipment The construction docu- ments shall include an analysis of structural stability 3103.7 Inspections. The entire tent, air -supported, air - inflated or tensioned membrane structure system shall be inspected at regular intervals, but not less than two times per permit use period, by the permittee, owner or agent to deter- mine that the installation is maintained in accordance with this chapter Exception: Perm it use periods of less than 30 days 3103.7.1 Inspection report. Where required by the fire code official, an inspection report shall be provided and shall consist of maintenance, anchors and fabric inspec- tions 3103.8 Access, location and parking. Access, location and parking for temporary tents and membrane structures shall be in accordance with this section 3103.8.1 Access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 503 3103.8.2 Location. Tents or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of lot lines, build- ings, other tents or membrane structures, parked velucles or internal combustion engines For the purpose of deter- mining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure or tent Exceptions: 1 Separation distance between membrane struc- tures and tents not used for cooking is not required where the aggregate floor area does not exceed 15,000 square feet (1394 m) 2 Membrane structures or tents need not be sepa- rated from bwldmgs where all of the following conditions are met 21 The aggregate floor area of the membrane structure or tent shall not exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m') 22 The aggregate floor area of the building and membrane structure or tent shall not exceed the allowable floor area including increases as indicated in the International Building Code 23 Required means of egress are provided for both the building and the membrane structure or tent including travel dis- tances 2 4 Fire apparatus access roads are provided in accordance with Section 503 3103.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area. Membrane structures having an area of 15,000 square feet (1394 in 2) or more shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from any other tent or structure as measured from the sidewall of the tent or membrane structure unless joined together by a corridor 3103.8.4 Membrane structures on buildings. Membrane structures that are erected on buildings, balconies, decks or other structures shall be regulated as permanent membrane structures in accordance with Section 3102 of the Interna- tional Building Code 3103.8.5 Connecting corridors. Tents or membrane structures are allowed to be joined together by means of corridors Exit doors shall be provided at each end of such corridor On each side of such corridor and approximately opposite each other, there shall be provided openings not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) wide 3103.8.6 Fire break. An unobstructed fire break passage- way or fire road not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) wide and free from guy ropes or other obstructions shall be main- tained on all sides of all tents and membrane structures unless otherwise approved by the fire code official 3103.9 Structural stability and anchorage required. Tents or membrane structures and their appurtenances shall be designed and installed to withstand the elements of weather I and prevent collapsing Documentation of structural stability shall be furnished to the fire code official 3103.9.1 Tents and membrane structures greater than one story. Tents and membrane structures exceeding one story shall be designed and constructed to comply with Sections 1606 through 1609 of the International Building Code 3103.9.2 Tents and membrane structures greater than 7,500 square feet. Tents and membrane structures greater than 7,500 square feet (697 m) shall be designed and con- structed to comply with Sections 1606 through 1609 of the International Building Code 3103.9.3 Tents and membrane structures with an occu- pant load greater than 1,000. Tents and membrane struc- tures with an occupant capacity greater than 1,000 persons shall be designed and constructed to comply with Sections 1606 through 1609 of the International Building Code 3103.10 Temporary air -supported and air -inflated mem- brane structures. Temporary air -supported and air -inflated membrane structures shall be in accordance with Sections 3103 10 1 through 3103 10 4 3103.10.1 Door operation. During high winds exceeding 50 miles per hour (22 m/s) or in snow conditions, the use of doors in air -supported structures shall be controlled to avoid excessive air loss Doors shall not be left open 3103.10.2 Fabric envelope design and construction. Air -supported and air -inflated structures shall have the design and construction of the fabric envelope and the method of anchoring in accordance with Architectural Fabric Structures Institute FSAAS 3103.10.3 Blowers. An air -supported structure used as a place of assembly shall be furnished with not less than two blowers, each of which has adequate capacity to maintain full inflation pressure with normal leakage The design of the blower shall be so as to provide integral lnniting pres- sure at the design pressure specified by the manufacturer 300 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( Fa 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3103.10.4 Auxiliary inflation systems. Places of public assembly for more than 200 persons shall be furnished with an auxiliary inflation system capable of powering a blower with the capacity to maintain full inflation pressure with normal leakage inaccordance with Section 3103 10 3 for a minimum duration of 4 hours The auxiliary inflation system shall be either a fully automatic auxiliary engine - generator set or a supplementary blower powered by an internal combustion engine that shall be automatic in oper- ation The system shall be capable of automatically operat- ing the required blowers at full power within 60 seconds of a commercial power failure 3103.11 Seating arrangements. Seating in tents or mem- brane structures shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 3103.12 Means of egress. Means of egress for temporary tents and membrane structures shall be in accordance with Sections 3103 12 1 through 3103 12 8 3103.12.1 Distribution. Exits shall be spaced at approxi- mately equal intervals around the perimeter of the tent or membrane structure, and shall be located such that all points are 100 feet (30 480 mm) or less from an exit 3103.12.2 Number. Tents, or membrane structures or a usable portion thereof shall have not less than one exit and not less than the number of exits required by Table 3103 12 2 The total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall be not less than the total occupant load served by a means of egress multiplied by 0 2 inches (5 mm) per person 3103.12.3 Exit openings from tents. Exit openings from tents shall remain open unless covered by a flame -resistant curtain The curtain shall comply with the following requirements 1 Curtains shall be free sliding on a metal support The support shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the floor level at the exit The curtains shall be so arranged that, when open, no part of the curtains obstructs the exit 2 Curtains shall be of a color, or colors, that contrasts with the color of the tent 3103.12.4 Doors. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel To avoid hazardous air and pressure loss in air - supported membrane structures, such doors shall be auto- matic closing against operating pressures Opening force at the door edge shall not exceed 15 pounds (66I) 3103.12.5 Aisle. The width of aisles without fixed seating shall be in accordance with the following 1 In areas serving employees only, the mimmum aisle width shall be 24 inches (610 mm) but not less than the width required by the number of employees served 2 In public areas, smooth -surfaced, unobstructed aisles having a mnimum width of not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be provided from seating areas, and aisles shall be progressively increased in width to provide, at all points, not less than 1 foot (305 mm) of aisle width for each 50 persons served by such aisle at that point 3103.12.5.1 Arrangement and maintenance. The arrangement of aisles shall be subject to approval by the fire code official and shall be maintained clear at all times during occupancy 3103.12.6 Exit signs. Exits shall be clearly marked Exit signs shall be installed at required exit doorways and where otherwise necessary to indicate clearly the direction of egress where the exit serves an occupant load of 50 or more 3103.12.6.1 Exit sign illumination. Exit signs shall be either listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 as the internally illuminated type and used in accordance with the listing or shall be externally illuminated by lummaires supplied in either of the following manners 1 Two separate circuits, one of which shall be sepa- rate from all other circuits, for occupant loads of 300 or less 2 Two separate sources of power, one of which shall be an approved emergency system, shall be provided where the occupant load exceeds 300 Emergency systems shall be supplied from stor- age batteries or from the on -site generator set, TABLE 3103.12.2 MINIMUM NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS WIDTHS FROM TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES AND TENTS OCCUPANT LOAD MINIMUM NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS MINIMUM WIDTH OF EACH MEANS OF EGRESS (inches) MINIMUM WIDTH OF EACH MEANS OF EGRESS (inches) Tent Membrane Structure 10 to 199 2 72 36 200 to 499 3 72 72 500 to 999 4 96 72 1,000 to 1,999 5 120 96 2,000 to 2,999 6 120 96 Over 3,000' 17 120 96 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 min a When the occupant load exceeds 3,000, the total width of means of egress (m inches) shall be not less than the total occupant load multiplied by 0 2 inches per person 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 301 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TMARISed ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES and the system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 The emergency system provided shall have a mmimum duration of 90 minutes when operated at full design demand 3103.12.7 Means of egress illumination. Means of egress shall be illuminated with light having an intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle (I I lux) at floor level while the structure is occupied Fixtures required for means of egress illumination shall be supplied from a separate cir- cuit or source of power 3103.12.8 Maintenance of means of egress. The required width of exits, aisles and passageways shall be maintained at all times to a public way Guy wires, guy ropes and other support members shall not cross a means of egress at a height of less than 8 feet (2438 mm) The surface of means of egress shall be maintained in an appraved man- ner SECTION 3104 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3104.1 General. Tents and membrane structures, both tem- porary and permanent, shall be in accordance with this sec- tion and Sections 3106 and 3107 Permanent tents and membrane structures shall also comply with the International Building Code 3104.2 Flame propagation performance treatment. Before a permit is granted, the owner or agent shall file with the fire code official a certificate executed by an approved testing laboratory The certificate shall indicate that the floor cover- ings, tents, membrane structures and their appurtenances, which include sidewalls, drops and tarpaulins, are composed of materials meeting the flame propagation performance of Test Method 2 of NFPA 701 Additionally, it shall indicate that the bunting and combustible decorative materials and effects are composed of material meeting the flame propaga- tion performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2 of NFPA 701, as applicable Alternatively, the materials shall be treated with a flame retardant in an approved manner and meet the flame propagation performance criteria of the appli- cable test method of NFPA 701 The flame propagation per- formance criteria shall be effective for the period specified by the permit 3104.3 Label. Membrane structures or tents shall have a per- manently affixed label bearing the identification of size and fabric or material type 3104.4 Certification. An affidavit or affirmation shall be submitted to the fire code official and a copy retained on the premises on wluch the tent or au -supported structure is located The affidavit shall attest to all of the following infor- mation relative to the flame propagation performance criteria of the fabric 1 Names and address of the owners of the tent or air -sup- ported structure 2 Date the fabric was last treated with flame-retardant solution 3 Trade name or kind of chemical used in treatment 4 Name of person or firm treating the material 5 Name of testing agency and test standard by wluch the fabric was tested SECTION 3105 TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES 3105.1 General. Temporary special event structures shall comply with Section 3104, Sections 3105 2 through 3105 9 and ANSI El 21 3105.2 Approval. Temporary special event structures in excess of 400 square feet (37 m') shall not be erected, oper- ated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining approval and a permit from the fire code official and the building official 3105.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 3105.4 Use period. Temporary special event structures I erected in accordance with ANSI El 21 shall not be erected for a period of more than six consecutive weeks 3105.5 Required documents. The following documents shall be submitted to the fire code official and the building official for review before a permit is approved 1 Construction documents Construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional in accordance with the International Building Code and ANSI El 21 where applicable Construction documents shall include 1 1 A summary sheet showing the building code used, design criteria, loads and support reac- tions 1 2 Detailed construction and installation drawings 1 3 Design calculations 1 4 Operating limits of the structure explicitly out- lmed by the registered design professional including environmental conditions and physi- cal forces 1 5 Effects of additive elements such as video walls, supported scenery, audio equipment, ver- tical and horizontal coverings 1 6 Means for adequate stability including specific requirements for guying and cross -bracing, ground anchors or ballast for different ground conditions Designation of responsible party The owner of the temporary special event structure shall designate in writing a person to have responsibility for the tempo- rary special event structure on the site The designated person shall have sufficient knowledge of the construc- tion documents, manufacturer's recommendations and operations plan to make judgments regarding the struc- ture's safety and to coordinate with the fire code offi- cial. 302 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3 Operations plan The operations plan shall reflect man- ufacturer's operational guidelines, procedures for envi- ronmental monitoring and actions to be taken under specified conditions consistent with the construction documents. 3105.6 Inspections. Inspections shall comply with Section 106 and Sections 3105 6 1 and 3105 6 2 3105.6.1 Independent inspector. The owner of a tempo- rary special event structure shall employ a qualified, inde- pendent approved agency or individual to inspect the installation of a temporary special event structure 3105.6.2 Inspection report. The inspecting agency or individual shall furnish an inspection report to the fire code official The inspection report shall indicate that the temporary special event structure was inspected and was or was not installed in accordance with the approved con- struction documents Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the installer for correction Where any discrepancy is not corrected, it shall be brought to the attention of the fire code official and the designated responsible party 3105.7 Means of egress. The means of egress for temporary special event structures shall comply with Chapter 10 3105.8 Location. Temporary special event structure shall be located a distance from property Imes and buildings to accommodate distances indicated in the construction draw- ings for guy wires, cross -bracing, ground anchors or ballast Location shall not interfere with egress from a building or encroach on fire apparatus access roads 3105.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish- ers shall be provided as required by Section 906 SECTION 3106 OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENTS 3106.1 Scope. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with this section 3106.2 General. Outdoor assembly events shall be in accor- dance with this section and Section 403 12 Temporary struc- tures erected for outdoor assembly events shall comply with this chapter 3106.2.1 Approval required. Outdoor assembly events shall be approved by the fire code official 3106.2.2 Permits. An operational permit shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 3106.2.3 Access. An approved means of fire apparatus access shall be provided 3106.2.3.1 Fire service features. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants, drafting sources and other fire protec- tion features shall be maintained at all times 3106.3 Occupancy and means of egress. The number and location of emergency egress and escape routes shall be approved by the fire code official 3106.3.1 Occupant load. The fire code official shall establish an occupant load for the event site 3106.3.2 Maintenance of emergency egress and escape routes. Emergency egress and escape routes shall be maintained at all times 3106.4 Public safety for events. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with Sections 3106 4 1 through 3106 4 7 3106.4.1 Public safety plan for gatherings. A public safety plan shall be prepared where required by Section 403 12 2 The public safety plan shall be submitted to the fire code official with the application for an operational permit as required by Section 3106 2 2 3106.4.2 Weather monitoring person. Where required by the fire code official, the event operator or agent shall designate one qualified individual to continuously monitor local weather reports, forecasts and conditions Said per- son shall be responsible for initiating weather -related event mitigation activities, ordering the suspension or can- cellation of the outdoor assembly event and issuing the evacuation signal in accordance with the approved public safety plan 3106.4.3 Crowd managers. Where events involve a gath- ering of more than 1,000 people, trained crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Section 403 12 3 3106.4.4 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided and placed in locations approved by the fire code official 3106.4.5 Smoking. Smoking shall be permitted only in designated areas Other areas shall have approved "No Smoking" signs conspicuously posted and maintained in accordance with Section 310 3106.4.6 Combustible vegetation. Combustible vegeta- tion that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the outdoor assembly event area 3106.4.7 Combustible refuse. Combustible refuse shall be kept in noncombustible containers with tight -fitting or self -closing lids Combustible refuse shall be removed from the event site at regular intervals to prevent an unsafe accumulation within the event site 3106.5 Cooking appliances or devices. Outdoor assembly events with concession stands or booths using cooking appli- ances or devices shall comply with Sections 3106 5 1 through 310653 3106.5.1 Separation from tents or structures. Cooking appliances or devices that produce sparks or grease -laden vapors or flying embers (firebrands) shall not be used within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a tent or temporary structure Exceptions: 1 Designated cooking tents not occupied by the public when approved by the fire code official 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 303 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 2 Tents or structures where cooking appliances are protected with an automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904 12 3106.5.2 Protection. Cooking equipment using combusti- ble oils or solids shall meet the following 1 A noncombustible lid shall be immediately avail- able The lid shall be of sufficient size to cover the cooking well completely 2 The equipment shall be placed on a noncombustible surface 3 An approved portable fire extinguisher for protec- tion from cooking grease fires shall be provided at a location approved by the fire code official 3106.5.3 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP -gas). The use of liquefied petroleum gas (LP -gas) shall be in accordance with Chapter 61 3106.6 Electrical equipment and wiring. Outdoor assembly events with concession stands or booths using electrical equipment and temporary wiring for electrical power or light- ing shall comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA 70 and Sections 3106 6 1 through 3106 6 3 3106.6.1 Outdoor use. Electrical equipment and wiring shall be listed and labeled for outdoor use 3106.6.2 Generators. Generators shall be installed not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from combustible materials, and shall be isolated from the public by physical guard, fence or enclosure installed not less than 3 feet (914 mm) away from the internal combustion power source 3106.6.3 Portable fire extinguishers. Each generator shall be provided with an approved portable fire extm- guisher complying with Section 906 SECTION 3107 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 3107.1 General. Temporary and permanent tents and mem- brane structures shall comply with this section 3107.2 Combustible materials. Hay, straw, shavings or sim- ilar combustible materials shall not be located within any tent or membrane structure containing an assembly occupancy, except the materials necessary for the daily feeding and care of animals Sawdust and shavings utilized for a public perfor- mance or exhibit shall not be prohibited provided that the sawdust and shavings are kept damp Combustible materials shall not be permitted under stands or seats at any time 3107.3 Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted in tents or membrane structures Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with Section 310 3107.4 Open or exposed flame. Open flame or other devices emitting flame, fire or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the tent or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the fire code offi- cial 3107.5 Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of tents or membrane structures 3107.6 Spot lighting. Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combustible construction located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of such equipment shall be protected with approved noncombustible insulation not less than 91/4 inches (235 mm) thick 3107.7 Safety film. Motion pictures shall not be displayed in tents or membrane structures unless the motion picture film is safety film 3107.8 Clearance. There shall be a clearance of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) between the fabric envelope and all contents located inside membrane structures 3107.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided and placed in locations as required by the fire code official 3107.10 Fire protection equipment Fire hose lines, water supplies and other auxiliary fire equipment shall be main- tained at the site in such numbers and sizes as required by the fire code official 3107.11 Occupant load factors. The occupant load allowed in an assembly structure, or portion thereof, shall be deter- mmed in accordance with Chapter 10 3107.12 Heating and cooking equipment. Heating and cooking equipment shall be in accordance with Sections 3107 12 1 through 3107 12 7 3107.12.1 Installation. Heating or cooking equipment, tanks, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components shall be installed as specified in the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, and shall be approved by the fire code official 3107.12.2 Venting. Gas, liquid and solid fuel -burning equipment designed to be vented shall be vented to the outside air as specified in the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code Such vents shall be equipped with approved spark arresters where required Where vents or flues are used, all portions of the tent or membrane structure shall be not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the flue or vent 3107.12.3 Location. Cooking and heating equipment shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of exits or com- bustible materials 3107.12.4 Operations. Operations such as warming of foods, cooking demonstrations and similar operations that use solid flammables, butane or other similar devices that do not pose an ignition hazard, shall be approved 3107.12.5 Cooking tents. Tents with sidewalls or drops where cooking is performed shall be separated from other tents or membrane structures by not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) 3107.12.6 Outdoor cooking. Outdoor cooking that pro- duces sparks or grease -laden vapors shall not be per- formed within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a tent or membrane structure 304 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1 TTRR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES E* 3107.12.7 Electrical heating and cooking equipment. Electrical cooking and heating equipment shall comply with NFPA 70 3107.13 LP -gas. The storage, handling and use of LP -gas and LP -gas equipment shall be in accordance with Sections 3107 13 1 through 3107 13 3 3107.13.1 General. LP -gas equipment such as containers, tanks, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components shall be approved and in accordance with Chapter 61 and with the International Fuel Gas Code 3107.13.2 Location of containers. LP -gas containers and tanks shall be located outside in accordance with Table 6104 3 Pressure relief devices shall be pointed away from the tent or membrane structure 3107.13.3 Protection and security. Portable LP -gas con- tainers, tanks, piping, valves and fittings that are located outside and are being used to fuel equipment inside a tent or membrane structure shall be adequately protected to prevent tampering, damage by vehicles or other hazards and shall be located in an approved location Portable LP - gas containers shall be secured to prevent unauthorized movement 3107.14 Flammable and combustible liquids. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids and the use of flamma- ble -liquid -fueled equipment shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 3107 14 1 through 3107 14 3 3107.14.1 Use. Flammable -liquid -fueled equipment shall not be used in tents or membrane structures 3107.14.2 Flammable and combustible liquid storage. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored outside in an approved manner not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from tents or membrane structures Storage shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 3107.14.3 Refueling. Refueling shall be performed in an approved location not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from tents or membrane structures 3107.15 Display of motor vehicles. Liquid- and gas -fueled vehicles and equipment used for display within tents or mem- brane structures shall be in accordance with Sections 3107 15 1 through 3107 15 5 3 3107.15.1 Batteries. Batteries shall be disconnected in an appropriate manner 3107.15.2 Fuel. Vehicles or equipment shall not be fueled or defueled within the tent or membrane structure 3107.15.2.1 Quantity limit. Fuel in the fuel tank shall not exceed one -quarter of the tank capacity or 5 gallons (19 L), whichever is less 3107.15.2.2 Inspection. Fuel systems shall be inspected for leaks 3107.15.2.3 Closure. Fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors 3107.15.3 Location. The location of vehicles or equip- ment shall not obstruct means of egress 3107.15.4 Places of assembly. When a compressed natu- ral gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LP -gas) pow- ered vehicle is parked inside a place of assembly, all the following conditions shall be met 1 The quarter -turn shutoff valve or other shutoff valve on the outlet of the CNG or LP -gas container shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops Valves shall remain closed while the vehicle is indoors 2 The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected 3 Dual -fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline and CNG or LP -gas shall comply with this section and Sections 3107 15 1 through 3107 15 3 for gaso- lme-powered vehicles 3107.15.5 Competitions and demonstrations. Liquid and gas -fueled vehicles and equipment used for competi- tion or demonstration within a tent or membrane structure shall comply with Sections 3107 15 5 1 through 3107 1553 3107.15.5.1 Fuel storage. Fuel for vehicles or equip- ment shall be stored in approved containers in an approved location outside of the structure in accor- dance with Section 3107 14 2 3107.15.5.2 Fueling. Refueling shall be performed out- side of the structure in accordance with Section 3107 143 3107.15.5.3 Spills. Fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately 3107.16 Separation of generators. Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated from tents or membrane structures by not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and shall be isolated from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure or other approved means 3107.17 Standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a tent or membrane structure used as a place of assembly or any other use where people congregate, because of the number of per- sons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted 3107.17.1 Duties. Before each performance or the start of such activity, standby personnel shall keep diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that occur and assist in the evacuation of the public from the structure 3107.17.2 Crowd managers. There shall be trained crowd managers or trained crowd supervisors at a ratio of one crowd manager or supervisor for every 250 occupants, as approved 3107.18 Combustible vegetation. Combustible vegetation that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the area occupied by a tent or membrane structure, and from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such structures 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 305 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3107.19 Combustible waste material. The floor surface inside tents or membrane structures and the grounds outside and within a 30-foot (9144 mm) perimeter shall be kept free of combustible waste and other combustible materials that could create a fire hazard Such waste shall be stored in approved containers and removed from the premises not less than once a day during the period the structure is occupied by the public 306 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill l Co Oo'EILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Dby of R—d—od)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1,—AgffiAvom Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD R,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SVEJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE User note: About this chapter. Chapter 32 provides guidance for reasonable protection of life from hazards associated with the storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height, or 6 feet for high -hazard commodities It provides requirements for identifying various classes of commodities, and general fire and life safety features including storage arrangements, smoke and heat venting, fire department access and housekeeping and maintenance This chapter attempts to define the potential fire severity and, in turn, determine fire and life safety protection measures needed to control and in some cases sup- press a potential fire This chapter does not cover miscellaneous combustible material storage as regulated in Section 315 SECTION 3201 GENERAL 3201.1 Scope. High -piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with this chapter In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the following material -specific requirements shall apply 1 Aerosols shall be in accordance with Chapter 51 2 Flammable and combustible hquidr shall be in accor- dance with Chapter 57 3 Hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Chap- ter 50 4 Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 13 5 Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with Chapter 37 6 General storage of combustible material shall be in accordance with Chapter 3 3201.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105 6 and 105 7 3201.3 Construction documents. At the time of building permit application for new structures designed to accommo- date high -piled storage or for requesting a change of occu- pancy/use, and at the time of application for a storage permit, plans and specifications shall be submitted for review and approval In addition to the information required by the Inter- national Building Code, the storage permit submittal shall include the information specified in this section The con- struction documents shall include all of the following 1 Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions of high -piled storage areas 2 Usable storage height for each storage area 3 Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable 4 Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement 5 Aisle dimensions between each storage array 6 Maximum pile volume for each storage array 7 Location and classification of commodities in accor- dance with Section 3203 8 Location of commodities that are banded or encapsu- lated 9 Location of required fire department access doors 10 Type of fire suppression and fire detection systems 11 Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in -rack sprinklers 12 Type, location and specifications of smoke removal and curtain board systems 13 Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue spaces 14 Additional information regarding required design fea- tures, commodities, storage arrangement and fire pro- tection features within the high -piled storage area shall be provided at the time of permit, where required by the fire code official 3201.3.1 Approved construction documents. Following approval of the construction documents, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location 3201.3.2 Approved storage layout A floor plan, of legi- ble size, shall be provided, mounted on a wall and pro- tected from damage The floor plan shall be mounted in an approved location and show the following 1 Locations, dimensions and rack layout of high -piled storage areas 2 Design storage height for each storage area 3 Types of commodities 4 Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement 5 Aisle dimensions between each storage array 6 For palletized and solid -piled storage, the maximum pile volume for each storage array 7 Location and classification of commodities in accor- dance with Section 3203 8 Location of required fire department access doors 9 Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in -rack sprinklers 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 307 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817D201 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo¢ ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE I3201.4 Fire safety and evacuation plan. Where required by the Section 403, a fire safety and evacuation plan shall be submitted at the time of perunt application for review and Iapproval A copy of the approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be maintained on the premises in an approved loca- tion SECTION 3202 DEFINITIONS 3202.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 ARRAY. ARRAY, CLOSED. AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE. BIN BOX. COMMODITY. EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST -RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER. EXPANDED PLASTIC. EXTRA -HIGH -RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. HIGH -PILED STORAGE AREA. LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE. MANUAL STOCKING METHODS. MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS. SHELFSTORAGE. SOLID SHELVING. TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE. SECTION 3203 COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION 3203.1 Classification of commodities. Commodities shall be classified as Class I, II, III, IV or lugh hazard in accordance with Sections 3203 2 through 3203 10 3 Materials listed within each commodity classification are assumed to be unmodified for unproved combustibility characteristics Use of flame -retarding modifiers or the physical form of the mate- rial could change the classification 3203.2 Class I commodities. Class I commodities are non- combustible products in ordinary corrugated cartons with or without single -thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrap- pings with or without wood pallets The amount of Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 3203 9 3203.3 Class II commodities. Class II commodities are Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multiple -thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent Icombustible packaging material with or without wood pallets The amount of Group A plastics shall be limited in accor- dance with Section 3203 9 3203.4 Class III commodities. Class III commodities are products of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, or Group C plas- tics or products thereof, with or without wood pallets The amount of Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 3203 9 3203.5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commodities are Class I, II or III products containing Group A plastics in ordi- nary corrugated cartons, Class I, II and III products with Group A plastic packaging, Group B plastics, and free -flow - mg Group A plastics with or without wood pallets The total amount of nonfree-flowing Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 3203 9 3203.6 High -hazard commodities. High -hazard commodi- ties are products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV Group A plastics not otherwise classi- fied are included in this class 3203.7 Classification of plastics. Plastics shall be designated as Group A, B or C in accordance with Sections 3203 7 1 through 3203 7 3 3203.7.1 Group A plastics. Group A plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion that is much higher than that of ordinary combustibles, and a burning rate higher than that of Group B plastics 3203.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A plastics 3203.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to those of ordinary combustibles 3203.8 Examples of commodity classification. Table 3203 8 shall be used to determme the commodity classifica- tion for various products and materials Products not found in the list shall be classified based on the classification descrip- tions in Sections 3203 2 through 3203 6 and the products they most nearly represent in Table 3203 8 Table 3203 8 consid- ers the product and the packaging if listed with the item Products with additional packaging consisting of Group A plastics shall be classified in accordance with Section 3203 9 The commodity classifications are based on products with, or without, wood pallets Where plastic pallets are used, the commodity classification shall be modified in accordance with Section 3203 10 3203.9 Limited quantifies of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figures 3203 9(1) and 3203 9(2) shall be used to determine the commodity classification based on the quan- tity of Group A plastics in the following situations 1 The product is not listed in Table 3203 8 and contains Group A plastics 2 The commodity contains Group A plastics and is not classified as high -hazard in Table 3203 8 3 The product listing in Table 3203 8 does not specifi- cally include packaging, and the packaging material includes Group A plastics 3203.9.1 Classifying mixed commodities with limited Group A plastics. The percentage of Group A plastics determmed in accordance with Section 3203 9 2 shall be used in Figures 3203 9(1) and 3203 9(2) Results from Figure 3203 9(1) must be compared to results from Figure 3203 9(2) and the commodity will be classified with the highest commodity classification 308 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynEbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET) p,,b,Mt to I ( S 1,,® Ag,,v ,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,00.m�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboem,,Ooossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8 EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Level 1 Class III (See Chapter 51) Aerosols Level 2 Class IV (See Chapter 51) Level 3 High -hazard (See Chapter 51) Dry cells (excludes lithium, lithium -ion and other similar exotic metals or combustible electrolyte), without blister packing (if blister packed, refer to Class I the commodity classification defimtions) Dry cells (nonhttium or similar exotic metals), in blister packing, cartoned Class II Batteries Vehicle, any size (for example, automobile or truck), empty plastic casing Hia unexpanes (Group A neded) Vehicle, large (in other words, truck or larger), dry or wet cells (excludes High -hazard lithium -ion and other cells contarring combustible electrolytes) (Group A unexpended) Vehicle, small (for example, automobile), wet cells (excludes lithium -ion Class I and other cells containing combustible electrolytes) Circular baled corn stover Class IV Biomass Rectangular baled corn stover Class III Rectangular baled switchgrass High -hazard Noncombustible Class I PET Class IV Empty containers Rigid plastic (not including PET) High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) Wood, solid sided (such as crates, boxes) Class II Polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, rolled on any reel type High -hazard (Group A unexpended) 35 mm metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans, cartoned Class III Film rolls, including photographic Motion picture or bulk rolls in polycarbonate, polyethylene or in metal cans, Class II polyethylene bagged, cartoned Rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes, cartoned Class IV Photographic paper, sheets, bagged in polyethylene, cartoned Class III Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater) High -hazard Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartons High -hazard Lighters, butane, blister -packed, cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair Class III spray), up to 1-gallon glass bottles or jars, in racks, cartoned Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair Class IV Flammable and combustible liquids spray), up to 1-gallon glass bottles or jars, palletized, cartoned Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair Class IV spray), up to 1-gallon plastic bottles or jars, cartoned Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts), High -hazard greater than 5-gallon plastic containers with wall thickness greater than 0 25 (Group A unexpanded) inch Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts), Class I metal, glass or ceramic containers (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 309 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Qty of Ro,dNAAd)O[do,Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( Lie Affiee^® At, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts), plastic containers greater th m 5 gallons and wall duckness up to'/q inch Class II Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts), up to 5-gallon plastic bottles orjars Class I Flammable and combustible hgmds Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts), wood containers Class II Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers High -hazard Nail polish, up to 2-ounce glass bottles or jars, cartoned Class IV Nail polish, up to 2-ounce plastic bottles or jars, cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Flammable solids Except solid combustible metals High -hazard In nonwaxed or nonplastic packaging Class I Food products, frozen In plastic trays Class III In waxed or plastic -coated paper packaging Class II Butter (stick or whipped spread) or marganne (up to 50-percent oil) Class III Butter, whipped spread Class III Dry foods (such as baked goods, candy, cereals, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, coffee, grains, granular sugar, nuts), bagged or cartoned Class III Foods (such as coffee, fish products, final, meat products, nuts, poultry), metal cans Class I Fruits and vegetables (noncombustible semiliquid), crushed, plastic contain- ers up to 5 gallons Class I Fruits and vegetables, fresh, wood spacers, nonplashc trays or containers Class I Margarine, over 50- and up to 80-percent oil High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Food products, nonfrozen Meat, fresh, no plastic packaging, uncartoned Class I Meat, fresh, no plastic packaging, cartoned Class II Meat, fresh, plastic tray Class III Milk, any container, stored in solid plastic crates High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Milk, paper containers, or plastic bottles or jars up to 5 gallons Class I Salt, bagged Class I Salt, cartoned Class II Snack foods (such as potato claps), plasticized aluminum bags, cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) Syrup, wooden container Class II Box spring, standard (minimal plastic materials) Class III Box spring, wrapped in plastic cover Class IV Furniture and bedding, with foam cushioning High -hazard (Group A expanded) Furniture and bedding Furniture, metal (such as file cabinets or desks with minimal plastic tam), cartoned Class I Furniture, wood (such as doors, windows, cabinets), no plastic coverings or foam cushioning Class III Furniture, wood, plastic coverings, nonexpanded plastic trim Class IV (continued) 310 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of ERmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Furniture and bedding Mattress, foam (in finished form) High -hazard (Group A expanded) Pillows, foam rubber and foam plastics High -hazard (Group A expanded) Housing materials and appliances Appliances, major (for example, stoves, refrigerators), no appreciable plastic interior or exterior trim, cartoned Class II Appliances, major (for example, stoves, refrigerators), no appreciable plastic interior or exterior trim, uncartoned Class I Appliances, no appreciable plastic exterior trim (interior of unit can have appreciable plastic) Class III Carpet tiles, cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Fiberglass insulation, paper -backed rolls, bagged or unbagged Class IV Floor coverings, vinyl, stacked tiles Class IV Floor coverings, vinyl, rolled High-hazard (Group A unexpended) Gypsum board Class I Housing materials (such as sinks, countertops), noncombustible, cartoned or crated Class II Light fixtures, nonplastic, cartoned Class II Parnt, oil -based, friction -top metal containers, cartoned Class IV Paint, water -based (latex), fnction-top metal containers, cartoned Class I Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal or vertical storage High -hazard Roofing shingles, asphalt -coated fiberglass Class III Roofing shingles, asphalt -impregnated felt Class IV Miscellaneous Ammumhon, small arms and shotgun, cartoned Class IV Charcoal, mineral -sport impregnated, bagged High -hazard (Group A expanded) Charcoal, standard (nonumeral-sport impregnated), bagged Class III Fertilizers, nitrates, bagged Class II Fertilizers, phosphates, bagged Class I Leather nudes, baled Class II Leather, finished products (such as shoes, jackets, gloves, bags, luggage, belts) Class III Motors, electric Class I Pallets and flats that are idle, combustible High -hazard Shock absorbers, metal dust cover Class II Shock absorbers, plastic dust cover Class III Skis, wood Class III Slas, composite materials (such as plastic, fiberglass, foam) Class IV Tobacco products, cartoned Class III Toys, stuffed, foam or synthetic High -hazard (Group A expanded) Transformer, dry or empty (in other words, void of oil) Class I (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 311 I " ' CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Liquids or serruhguids, PET containers greater than 5 gallons having a nom- inal wall thickness greater than'/q inch Class IV Liquids or serruhguids, PET containers up to 5 gallons having a norrunal wall duckness less fluin'/, inch Class I Liquids or serruhguids (such as crushed fruits and vegetables), plastic con- tainers up to 5-gallon capacity Class I Liquids or serruhguids, plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5-gallon High -hazard capacity having a nominal wall thickness greater than'/q inch (Group A unexpended) Noncombustible liquids Liquids or senuhguids, plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5-gallon capacity having a nominal wall iluckness up to'/q inch Class II Liquids, cardboard drink boxes, plastic coated, wax coated, and/or alums- num lined, uncartoned or on corrugated carton trays with plastic sheeting Class I Liquids, cardboard drink boxes, plastic coated, wax coated, and/or alums- High -hazard num lined, stored in plastic containers (Group A unexpended) Liquids, glass bottles or jars, cartoned Class I Liquids, less than 5-gallon plastic containers Class I Liquids, pharmaceuticals (nonflammable), glass bottles or jars, cartoned Class II Liquids, plastic bottles orlars, stored in open or solid plastic crates High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Book signatures (paper part of book without hard cover) Class II Cartons (such as cardboard flats), corrugated, partially assembled Class IV Cartons (such as cardboard flats), corrugated, uriassembled in neat piles Class III Cartons, wax coated, single -walled corrugated High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Cellulosic paper products, nonwax coated (such as books, cardboard games, cartoned tissue products, magazines, newspapers, paper cups, paper plates, Class III paper towels, plastic -coated paper food containers, stationary) Cellulosic paper products, wax coated (such as paper plates, cups), loosely High -hazard packed, cartoned (Group A unexpended) Cellulosic paper products, wax coated (such as paper plates, cups), nested, cartoned Class IV Paper products Matches, paper -type, cartoned Class IV Matches, wooden, cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Rolled, lightweight, in storage racks Class IV Rolled, medium or heavyweight, in storage racks or onside Class III Rolled, in horizontal storage or vertical storage that is banded or protected with an approved wrap Class III Rolled, invertical storage trait is unbanded or not protected with an approved wrap High -hazard Tissue products, plastic wrapped, cartoned Class III Tissue products, plastic wrapped, uncartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) (eontmued) 312 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copyright Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of R—d—od)OTdo,Nomb¢*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to S I ( RR 1, s AgffiAm At, ICC No o tths TTodomo,, oAtt6s Tepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION ABS (Acrylomtrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Acetal (polyformaldehyde) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Automobile bumpers and dashboards High -hazard (Group A expanded) Butyl rubber High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Cellulose acetate Class IV (Group B plastic) Cellulose acetate butyrate High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Chloroprene rubber Class IV (Group B plastic) Containers, Nonexpanded plastic gndded or solid, collapsed or nested High -hazard with no air spaces (Group A unexpended) ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotnfluoro-ethylene copolymer) Class IV (Group B plastic) EPDM (ethylene -propylene rubber) High-hazard(Group A unexpended) ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) Class IV (Group B plastic) Plastic, rubber Ethyl cellulose High -hazard (Group A unexpended) FEP (fluorinated ethylene -propylene copolymer) Class IV (Group B plastic) FRP (fiberglass -reinforced polyester) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Class III (Group C plastic) Nitrite rubber (acrylomtrile-butadiene rubber) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) PCTFE (polychlorotnfluoroethylene) Class III (Group C plastic) PET (Polyethylene terephthalate-thermoplastic polyester) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Phenolic Class III (Group C plastic) Plastics, storedin fully closed and solid (no openings) metal containers Class I Polybutadiene High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Polycarbonate High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Polyester elastomer High -hazard (Group A unexpended) (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 313 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Qty of Ro,dNAAd)O[do,Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Polyethylene High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Polypropylene High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Polystyrene, foam products (such as plates, cups) High -hazard (Group A expanded) Polystyrene, ngid products High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Polyurethane (Group A expanded) (Group PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) Class III (Group C plastic) PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, plasticizer content 20 percent or less Class III (Group C plastic) PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, plasticizer content greater than High -hazard 20 percent (Group A unexpended) PVC resins, bagged Class III (Group C plastic) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) Class III (Group C plastic) Plastic, rubber PVDF (polyvinyhdene fluoride) Class III (Group C plastic) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Pyroxylin High -hazard Rubber, natural in blocks, cartoned HiA unea (Group A nexpanded) Rubber, natural, expanded High -hazard (Group A expanded) Rubber, natural, Nonexpanded High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Rubber, synthetic (santoprene) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Rubber tires High -hazard SAN (styrene acrylommle) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) SBR (styrene-butadiene mbber) High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Silicone rubber Class IV (Group B plastic) Urea (urea formaldehyde) Class III (Group C plastic) Bottles or jars greater than 1 gallon containing noncombustible solids High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Plastic containers Bottles or jars up to 1 gallon containing noncombustible solids High -hazard (Group A unexpended) (continued) 314 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths Todomo,,oAt6sodomo-by any Ot Party o[AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— o,IAo, and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Pharmaceutical pills, glass bottles or jars, cartoned Class II Pharmaceuticals pills, plastic bottles or jars, cartoned Class IV Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins, bagged Class IV Powders, combustible (ordinarysuchas sugar or flour), free -flowing, bagged Class II Powders, noncombustible free -flowing powdered or granular materials (such as cement, calcium chlonde, clay, iron oxide, sodium chlonde, Class I Powders, pills sodium silicate), bagged Powders, noncombustible, glass bottles or jars, cartoned Class I Powders, noncombustible, PET bottles or jars Class II Powders, noncombustible, plastic (other than PET) bottles orjars, High -hazard uncartoned (Group A unexpended) Powders, noncombustible, plastic bottles or jars greater than 1-gallon High -hazard capacity (Group A unexpended) Powders, noncombustible, plastic bottles or jars up to 1-gallon capacity, cartoned Class IV Cloth, naturat fibers, baled Class III Cloth, synthetic cloth Class IV Clottung, natural fibers (such as wool, cotton) and viscose Class III Cotton, cartoned Class III Diapers, cotton or linen Class III Diapers, plastic or nonwoven fabric, cartoned Class IV Diapers, plastic or nonwoven fabric, plastic -wrapped, uncartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Fabric, rayon and nylon Class IV Fabric, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), greater than 50150 blend High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Fabric, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), up to 50150 blend Class III Textile materials and products Fabric, vinyl -coated (such as tablecloth), cartoned High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Fibers, rayon and nylon, baled Class IV Fibers, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), baled High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Thread or yarn, rayon and nylon, wood or paper spools Class IV Thread or yarn, rayon or nylon, plastic spools High -hazard (Group A unexpended) Thread or yarn, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), greater than 50150 blend, paper or wood spools Class IV Thread or yarn, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), greater than 50150 High -hazard blend, plastic spools (Group A unexpended) Thread or yarn, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), up to 50150 blend, High -hazard plastic spools (Group A unexpended) Thread or yarn, synthetic (except rayon and nylon), up to 50150 blend, wood or paper spools Class III Wax products Candles High -hazard (Group A expanded) Paraffin or petroleum wax, blocks High -hazard (Group A expanded) (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 315 I " ' Co LFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Qty of Ro,dNood)O[do,Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^® At, ICC NofwN¢[Todomo,,mAtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3203.8—continued EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT CATEGORY PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Wire, cable, spools Spools, plastic, empty High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) Spools, wood, empty Class III Wire or cable, PVC insulated, metal or wood spools Class II Wire or cable, PVC insulated, plastic spools Class IV Wire, bare, metal spools, uncartoned Class I Wire, bare, metal spools, cartoned Class II Wire, bare, plastic spools, cartoned Class IV Wire, bare, plastic spools, uncartoned HiA unexppana (Group A uneded) Wire, bare, wood or cardboard spools Class II Wood products Wood patterns Class IV Wood products (such as fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood, pressboard with smooth ends and edges), bundled solid blocks Class II Wood products (such as fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood, pressboard with smooth ends and edges), unbundled or nonsolid blocks Class III Wood products (such as toothpicks, clothespins and hangers) Class III For SI 1 inch = 25 4 mm, 1 gallon = 3 8 L, 1 ounce = 29 57 ml Figures 3203 9(1) and 3203 9(2) shall not be used to reduce the commodity classification shown m Table 3203 8 3203.9.2 Percentage of Group A plastics. The pallet if any, shall not be mcluded when measuring the weight of the commodity (WEJ, or WEE) or the volume of the com- modity (VEE) The pallet, if any, shall be mcluded when measuring the weight of the entire load (W) or the volume of the entire load (V) Exception: Where noncombustible pallets are used, the pallets shall not be included in the volume and weight calculations The percentage by weight of Group A unexpanded plastics m the load shall be calculated in accordance with Equation 32-1 The percentage by volume of Group A expanded plas- tics in the load shall be calculated in accordance with Equation 32-2 The percentage by weight of Group A expanded plas- tics in the load shall be calculated in accordance with Equation 32-3 PN'C= WEVIW,, (Equation 32-1) where PN'C= Percentage by weight of Group A unexpanded plastic WpV = Weight of Group A unexpanded plastic in the commodity, not mcludmg the weight of the pallet, if any W, = Weight of the entire load, mcludmg the weight of the pallet, if any PVE = VEEI V, (Equation 32-2) where PVE =Percentage by volume of Group A expanded plastic VIE -Volume of Group A expanded plastic in the commodity, not mcludmg the volume of the pallet, if any V, = Volume of the entire load, including the volume of the pallet, if any PWH = WEEI W,, (Equation 32-3) where PWH = Percentage by weight of Group A expanded plastic WPE —Weight of Group A expanded plastic m the commodity, not mcludmg the weight of the pallet, if any WL = Weight of the entire load, mcludmg the weight of the pallet, if any 3203.10 Plastic pallets. The commodity classification deter- mmed in Section 3203 8 or 3203 9 shall be modified in accor- dance with Sections 3203 10 1 through 3203 10 3 where plastic pallets are used Exception: The commodity classification is not modified where any of the followmg conditions occur 1 Group A plastic commodities are stored on plastic pallets 2 Sprmkler protection consists of sprinklers at the ceiling only, using sprmklers with a mimmum K- factor of K-16 8 (240) 316 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm, (Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. 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AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3 The plastic pallets are listed and labeled in accor- dance with Section 3206 4 1 1 3203.10.1 Unreinforced plastic pallets. For Class I through IV commodities, where unremforced polypropyl- ene or unremforced high -density polyethylene plastic pal- lets are used, the commodity classification shall be increased one class To be considered unreinforced plastic pallets, the pallets shall be marked with a permanent sym- bol indicating the pallet is unremforced 3203.10.2 Reinforced plastic pallets. For Class I through IV commodities, where reinforced polypropylene or rein- forced high -density polyethylene plastic pallets are used, the commodity classification shall be increased two classes except for Class IV commodities, which shall be increased to a high -hazard (Group A plastic, cartoned, unexpanded) commodity 3203.10.3 Other pallets. For Class I through IV commod- ities stored on plastic pallets other than polypropylene or high -density polyethylene plastic pallets, the commodity classification shall be increased two classes unless specific testing is conducted by a testing laboratory SECTION 3204 DESIGNATION OF HIGH -PILED STORAGE AREAS 3204.1 General. High -piled storage areas, and portions of high -piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV or lugh-hazard commodities The designation of a high -piled storage area, or portion thereof intended for stor- age of a different commodity class, shall be based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Section 3204 2 3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The designation of a high -piled combustible storage area, or por- tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of the highest class of commodity stored where a limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro- tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided The engi- neering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver the higher density required by the higher hazard commodity The higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13 The contigu- ous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (I I m) and additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more The sprinkler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m') for wet pipe systems and 1,200 square feet (I I I m') for dry pipe systems The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with Section 903 SECTION 3205 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained 3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305 3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor- dance with Section 310 3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate- rial and debris Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a mimmum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48- inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob- structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm) During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3206 10 3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 32073 3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi- mum allowable storage height shall be provided 3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207 4 3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 32083 SECTION 3206 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 3206.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high -piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 3206 2 through 3206 11 3206.2 Type of protection. Where required by Table 3206 2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal and auto- matic sprinkler design densities shall be provided to protect the high -piled storage area 3206.2.1 Extent of protection. The fire safety features required in Table 3206 2 shall extend to the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high -piled storage area or a full height wall Where portions of high -piled storage areas have different fire protection requirements because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 32062 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design requirements 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 319 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3206)° SOLID -PILED STORAGE, SHELF STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH -PILED (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREA' s uare fee[ (4 ) Automatic fire- Fire Fire Smoke and Maximum ( see Sections 3206.2 and extinguishing system system department heat removal Maximum pile permissible Maximum 3206.3 system (see Section (see Section access door access doors (see Section (see Section dimension' (feet) storage height" pile volume (cubic feet) 3206.4) 3206.6) 3206.7) 3206.8) (feet) 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required' Required Required Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Yesg Not Not 120 40 100,000 Required' Required Required 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 120 40 40Q,000 Open to the public Required Required Required 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not I I V Not open to the public Yes Required Required` Required 120 40 400,000 Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Not open to the public Required'Yes Yes Yes"' 120 30` 20Q,000 (Option 2) 12,001-500,000 Yes Not Regmred Yes Yes" ' 120 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not yes Yes"' 120 40 400,000 500,000 Regmred 0-500 Not Not Not Not 60 Not Not Required' Regmred Regmred` Regmred Regmred Regmred 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 60 30 75,000 Open to the public Regmred Regmred` Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Not open to the public Yes Regmred Regmred` Required 60 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 tt Not Not open to the public Re Required Yesg Yes Yes" ' 60 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes Not Regmred Yes Yes" 60 30 75,000 Greater titan 300,000) Yes Not Yes Yes"' 60 30 75,000 Regmred For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m', 1 square foot= 0 0929 m' a Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high -piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208 b For aisles, see Section 3206 10 c Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206 10 d For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note f where required by the fire code official See Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively e For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option 1 shall be used f Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns, increased sprinkler density, additional in -rack sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceding sprinkler density, or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the fire code official g Not required where an automatic fire -extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high -piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208 It Not required where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s)I" or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with NFPA 13 l Not required in frozen foodwarehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system 320 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' Copyaght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of PRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, x Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �TAodomo,, oAths �epeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and ,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION ORDISIRIBVTION ISA VIOLATION OP THE PEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACI AND THE LICENSEA G RE EM ENT. AND SVEJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERE VNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3206.3 High -piled storage areas. For the application of Table 3206 2, the size of the high -piled storage areas shall be determined in accordance with Sections 320631 through 320632 1 3206.3.1 Size of high -piled storage area. The size of each high -piled storage area shall include the footprint of the actual lugh-piled storage racks, shelves or piles and the following aisles 1 Interior aisles within the footprint of the storage area 2 An aisle around the perimeter of the footprint with a minimum width as required in Section 3206 10 1 or the dimension to a wall or full height wall, which- ever is less 3206.3.2 Multiple high -piled storage areas. Where a building contains multiple high -piled storage areas, the aggregate of all high -piled storage areas shall be used for the application of Table 3206 2 unless the high -piled stor- age areas are separated in accordance with one of the fol- lowing 1 High -piled storage areas separated by fire barriers with a minimum fire -resistance -rating of 1 hour constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code 2 In buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, high -piled storage areas separated by 100 feet (30 480 mm) or more The area providing the separation shall not contain high -piled combustible storage 3206.3.2.1 Multiple class high -piled storage areas. High -piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV not separated from high -piled storage areas classi- fied as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high -piled storage areas as high hazard for the pur- poses of the application of Table 3206 2 Multiple class high -piled storage areas meeting the separation requirements in Section 3206 3 2 shall be considered as separated The fire safety features in Table 3206 2 shall be extended beyond the higher -hazard storage area in accordance with Section 3206 2 1 Exception: Multiple class high -piled storage areas do not need to be separated where in accordance with Section 3204 2 3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and 3209 3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system requirements based on the presence of pallets shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accordance with FM 4996 or UL 2335 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection 3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 3206 2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high -piled storage area The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907 3206.6 Building access. Fire apparatus access roads in I accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high -piled storage Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion 3206.7 Fire department access doors. Where fire depart- ment access doors are required by Table 3206 2, fire depart- ment access doors shall be provided in accordance Sections 3206 7 1 through 3206 7 8 3206.7.1 Exterior walls without fire department access doors. Fire department access doors are not required in an exterior wall that does not face a fire apparatus access road provided that all of the following conditions occur 1 The opposite exterior wall faces a fire apparatus access road 2 The opposite exterior wall is provided with fire department access doors 3 The entire interior surface of the exterior wall is less than 150 feet (45 720 mm) away from a fire depart- ment access door 4 The building is equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903311 3206.7.2 Where located. Where exterior walls surround- ing high -piled storage areas face fire apparatus access roads, such walls shall be provided with fire department access doors 3206.7.3 Access to doors. Fire department access doors shall be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder 3206.7.4 Marking on fire department access doors. Fire department access doors shall be labeled on the exterior side with the following sign or other approved sign FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR DO NOT BLOCK The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the back- ground Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) with a minimum stroke of/g inch (10 mm) 3206.7.5 Number of doors required. The required fire department access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent fire department access doors does not exceed 125 feet (38 100 mm) measured center to center Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in existing buildings where change in occupancy is not proposed 3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height Roll -up doors shall not 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 321 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) LAt,—tto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody oT,,g and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE be considered fire department access doors unless approved 3206.7.7 Locking devices. Locking devices on fire department access doors shall be approved 3206.7.8 Key box. Where fire department access doors are required, a key box shall be installed in accordance with Section 506 1 The key box shall contain keys or devices to allow for entry through the fire department access doors 3206.8 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206 2 it shall be provided in accordance with Section 910 3206.9 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas- sageways are required by the International Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 905 3206.10 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high -piled stor- age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m), in accordance with Sections 3206 10 1 through 3206 10 3 Aisles separating storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13 Aisles shall comply with Chapter 10 Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed where approved 3206.10.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 3206 10 1 1 and 3206 10 12 Exceptions: 1 Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, that are used only for employee access, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide 2 Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide 3206.10.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprm- klered bwldmgs shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high -piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high -hazard commodi- ties Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas open to the public where mechanical stocking methods are used Exceptions: 1 Aisles in high -piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m) in area, that are open to the public and designated to contain high -hazard commodities, and that are pro- tected by a sprinkler system designed for mul- tiple -row racks of high -hazard commodities, shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide 2 Aisles that are in high -piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m) in area, not open to the public and protected by a sprinkler system designed for multiple -row racks, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide 3206.10.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non- sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide 3206.10.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a mimmum height of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory 3206.10.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan- cies Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length in all other occupancies Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2 5 times the least width of the dead-end aisle 3206.11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extm- guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 SECTION 3207 SOLID -PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed- ing 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dinension, shall be in accor- dance with Section 3206 and this section 3207.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206 2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code Openings in such fire bam- ers shall be protected by opening protectwes having a 1-hour fire protection rating The design and installation of the auto- matic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with the International Building Code and NFPA 13 3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set forth in NFPA 13 Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as m-rack sprinklers 3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206 2 3207.4 Arrays. Where an automatic sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used 322 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE SECTION 3208 RACK STORAGE 3208.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Section 3206 and this section Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack stor- age 3208.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206 2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code Openings in such fire bam- ers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating The design and installation of the auto- matic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and the Interna- honal Builchng Code 3208.2.1 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engmeeredfire protec- tion systems 3208.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 20 square feet (1 9 m'), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section Exceptions: 1 Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprising not less than 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves 3208.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 3208.3 Flue spaces. Rack storage areas protected with an I automatic sprinkler system shall be provided with flue spaces in accordance with Table 3208 3 Required flue spaces shall be maintained 3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Flue spaces required by Table 3208 3 above the first tier of storage in single-, dou- ble- or multiple -row rack storage installations shall, where required by the fire code official, be equipped with approved protection devices Such devices shall not be removed or modified 3208.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13 3208.5 Extra -high -rack storage systems. Approval of the fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra - high -rack combustible storage 3208.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra -high -rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system Extra -high -rack combustible storage shall be provided with additional spe- cial fire protection, such as separation from other build- ings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire department access, where required by the fire code offi- cial SECTION 3209 AUTOMATED STORAGE Racks used for the storage of combustible paper 3209.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance records, with solid shelving, shall be in accor- with this section dance withNFPA 13 3209.2 Automatic sprinklers. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206 2, the building shall be equipped TABLE 3208.3 REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE RACK CONFIGURATION FLUE DESIGN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION Sprinklers at the ceiling with or without minimum in -rack sprinklers In -rack sprinklers at every tier Storage height < 25 feet Storage height> 25 feet Any height Seigle -row rack Transverse flue spaceVertically Size° 3 inches 3 inches Not required aligned Not required Yes Not required Longitudinal flue space Not required Not required Not required Double -row rack (Option 1) Transverse flue space Size° 6 inches' 3 inches Not required Vertically aligned Not required Yes Not required Longitudinal flue space Not required 6 inches Not required Double -row rack (Option 2) Transverse flue space Size' 3 inches 6 inches Not required Vertically aligned Not required Yes Not required Longitudinal flue space 6 inches Not required Not required Multiple -row rack Transverse flue space size' 6 inches 6 inches Not required Vertically aligned Not required Yes Not required Longitudinal flue space Not required Not required Not required For SI 1 inch = 25 4 mm, 1 foot= 304 8 min a Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided not less than every 10 feetwhere ESFR sprinkler protection is provided b Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstmct water penetration 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 323 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® At, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LMARISed ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 3209.3 Carousel storage. High -piled storage areas having greater than 500 square feet (46 m') of carousel storage shall be provided with automatic shutdown in accordance with one of the following An automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, with coverage extending 15 feet (4575 mm) in all directions beyond unenclosed carousel storage systems and that sounds a local alarm at the operator's station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector 2 An automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with Section 907 and within enclosed car- ousel storage systems, that sounds a local alarm at the operator's station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector A single dead -man -type control switch that allows the operation of the carousel storage system only when the operator is present The switch shall be in the same room as the carousel storage system and located to pro- vide for observation of the carousel system 3209.4 Automated rack storage. High -piled storage areas with automated rack storage shall be provided with a manu- ally activated emergency shutdown switch for use by emer- gency personnel The switch shall be clearly identified and shall be in a location approved by the fire code official SECTION 3210 SPECIALTY STORAGE 3210.1 General. Records storage facilities used for the rack or shelf storage of combustible paper records greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height shall be in accordance with Sections 3206 and 3208 and NFPA 13 Palletized storage of records shall be in accordance with Section 3207 324 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION User note: About this chapter., Chapter 33 outlines general fire safety precautions for all structures and all occupancies during construction and demoli- tion operations In general, these requJrements seek to maintain required levels of fire protection, limit fire spread, establish the appropriate operation of equipment and promote prompt response to fire emergencies Features regulated include fire protection systems, fire fighter access to the site and building, means of egress, hazardous materials storage and use, and temporary heating equipment and other ignition sources Fire watches are an important component of this chapter This chapter correlates with Chapter 33 of the International Building Code° SECTION 3301 GENERAL 3301.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to structures in the course of construction, alteration or demolition, including those in underground locations Compliance with NFPA 241 is required for items not specifically addressed herein 3301.2 Purpose. This chapter prescribes minimum safe- guards for construction, alteration and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations SECTION 3302 DEFINITIONS 3302.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the mean- ings ascribed to them as defined therein SECTION 3303 TEMPORARY HEATING EQUIPMENT 3303.1 Listed. Temporary heating devices shall be listed and Ilabeled The installation, maintenance and use of temporary heating devices shall be in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer's instructions 3303.2 Oil -fired heaters. OJl-fired heaters shall comply with Section 603 3303.3 LP -gas heaters. Fuel supplies for liquefied -petro- leum gas -fired heaters shall comply with Chapter 61 and the International Fuel Gas Code 3303.4 Refueling. Refueling operations for liquid -fueled equipment or appliances shall be conducted in accordance with Section 5705 The equipment or appliance shall be allowed to cool prior to refueling 3303.5 Installation. Clearance to combustibles from tempo- rary heating devices shall be maintained in accordance with the labeled equipment When in operation, temporary heating devices shall be fixed in place and protected from damage, dislodgement or overturning in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions 3303.6 Supervision. The use of temporary heating devices shall be supervised and maintained only by competent per- sonnel SECTION 3304 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE 3304.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved areas Signs shall be posted in accordance with Sec- tion 310 In approved areas where smoking is permitted, approved ashtrays shall be provided in accordance with Sec- tion 310 3304.2 Combustible debris, rubbish and waste. Combusti- ble debris, rubbish and waste material shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3304 2 1 through 3304 2 4 3304.2.1 Combustible waste material accumulation. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be accumulated within buildings 3304.2.2 Combustible waste material removal. Com- bustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of work 3304.2.3 Rubbish containers. Where rubbish containers with a capacity exceeding 5 33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0 15 m') are used for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste material, they shall have tight- fitting or self -closing lids Such rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that comply with either of the following 1 Noncombustible materials 2 Materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation 3304.2.4 Spontaneous ignition. Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a listed disposal container 3304.3 Burning of combustible debris, rubbish and waste. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be disposed of by burning on the site unless approved 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 325 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION 3304.4 Open burning. Open burning shall comply with Sec- tion 307 3304.5 Fire watch. Where required by the fire code official or the prefire plan established in accordance with Section 3308 3, a fire watch shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction that is hazardous in nature, such as temporary heating or hot work 3304.5.1 Fire watch during construction. Where required by the fire code official, a fire watch shall be pro- vided during nonworking hours for new construction that exceeds 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height above the lowest adjacent grade 3304.5.2 Fire watch personnel. Trained personnel shall be provided to serve as an on -site fire watch Fire watch personnel shall be provided with not fewer than one approved means for notification of the fire department, and the sole duty of such personnel shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire The combination of fire watch duties and site security duties is acceptable Fire watch personnel shall be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers 3304.5.3 Fire watch location and records. The fire watch shall include areas specified by the prefire plan established in accordance with Section 3308 3 The fire watch personnel shall keep a record of all tune periods of duty, including a log entry each time the site was patrolled and each time a structure under construction was entered and inspected The records and log entries shall be made available for review by the fire code official upon request 3304.6 Cutting and welding. Welding, cutting, open torches and other hot work operations and equipment shall comply with Chapter 35 3304.7 Electrical. Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations used in connection with the construc- tion, alteration or demolition of buildings, structures, equip- ment or similar activities shall comply with NFPA 70 3304.8 Cooking. Cooking shall be prohibited except in approved designated cooking areas Signs with a minimum letter height of 3 inches (76 mm) and a minimum brush stroke of/ inch (13 mm) shall be posted in conspicuous locations in designated cooking areas and state DESIGNATED COOKING AREA COOKING OUTSIDE OF A DESIGNATED COOKING AREA IS PROHIBITED SECTION 3305 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 3305.1 Storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5704 3305.2 Class I and Class II liquids. The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids at construc- tion sites shall be in accordance with Section 5706 2 Ventila- tion shall be provided for operations involving the application of materials containing flammable solvents 3305.3 Housekeeping. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas shall be maintained clear of combustible vege- tation and waste materials Such storage areas shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials 3305.4 Precautions against fire. Sources of ignition and smoking shall be prohibited in flammable and combustible liquid storage areas Signs shall be posted in accordance with Section 310 3305.5 Handling at point of final use. Class I and II liquids shall be kept in approved safety containers 3305.6 Leakage and spills. Leaking vessels shall be immedi- ately repaired or taken out of service and spills shall be cleaned up and disposed of properly SECTION 3306 FLAMMABLE GASES 3306.1 Storage and handling. The storage, use and handling of flammable gases shall comply with Chapter 58 3306.2 Cleaning with flammable gas. Flammable gases shall not be used to clean or remove debris from piping open to the atmosphere 3306.2.1 Pipe cleaning and purging. The cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems, including clean- ing new or existing piping systems, purging piping sys- tems into service and purging piping systems out of service, shall comply with NFPA 56 Exceptions: 1 Compressed gas piping systems other than fuel gas piping systems where in accordance with Chapter 53 2 Piping systems regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code 3 Liquefied petroleum gas systems in accordance with Chapter 61 SECTION 3307 EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS 3307.1 Storage and handling. Explosive materials shall be stored, used and handled in accordance with Chapter 56 3307.2 Supervision. Blasting operations shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 56 3307.3 Demolition using explosives. Approved fire hoses for use by demolition personnel shall be maintained at the demo- lition site wherever explosives are used for demolition Such fire hoses shall be connected to an approved water supply and shall be capable of being brought to bear on post-detonahon fires anywhere on the site of the demolition operation SECTION 3308 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION 3308.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for 326 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Co Oo'EILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION the development, implementation and maintenance of a writ- ten plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work The plan shall address the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of this code, the duties of staff, and staff training require- ments The plan shall be made available for review by the fire code official upon request 3308.2 Program superintendent. The owner shall designate a person to be the fire prevention program superintendent who shall be responsible for the fire prevention program and ensure that it is carried out through completion of the project The fire prevention program superintendent shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter 1Where guard service is provided in accordance with NFPA 241, the superintendent shall be responsible for the guard ser- vice 3308.3 Prefire plans. The fire prevention program superin- tendent shall develop and maintain an approved prefire plan in cooperation with the fire chief The fire chief and the fire code official shall be notified of changes affecting the utiliza- tion of information contained in such prefire plans 3308.4 Training. Training of responsible personnel in the use of fire protection equipment shall be the responsibility of Ithe fire prevention program superintendent Records of train - mg shall be kept and made a part of the written plan for the fire prevention program 3308.5 Fire protection devices. The fire prevention program superintendent shall determme that all fire protection equip- ment is maintained and serviced in accordance with this code The quantity and type of fire protection equipment shall be Iapproved Fire protection equipment shall be inspected in accordance with the fire protection program 3308.6 Hot work operations. The fire prevention program superintendent shall be responsible for supervising the permit system for hot work operations in accordance with Chapter 35 3308.7Impairment of fire protection systems. Impairments to any fire protection system shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 901 3308.7.1 Smoke detectors and smoke alarms. Smoke detectors and smoke alamms located in an area where air - home construction dust is expected shall be covered to prevent exposure to dust or shall be temporarily removed Smoke detectors and alamms that were removed shall be replaced upon conclusion of dust -producing work Smoke detectors and smoke alarms that were covered shall be inspected and cleaned, as necessary, upon conclusion of dust -producing work 3308.8 Temporary covering of fire protection devices. Coverings placed on or over fire protection devices to protect them from damage during construction processes shall be immediately removed upon the completion of the construc- tion processes in the room or area in which the devices are installed SECTION 3309 FIRE REPORTING 3309.1 Emergency telephone. Emergency telephone facili- ties with ready access shall be provided in an approved loca- tion at the construction site, or an approved equivalent means of communication shall be provided The street address of the construction site and the emergency telephone number of the fire department shall be posted adjacent to the telephone Alternatively, where an equivalent means of communication has been approved, the site address and fire department emer- gency telephone number shall be posted at the main entrance to the site, in guard shacks and in the construction site office SECTION 3310 ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING 3310.1 Required access. Approved velucle access for fire fight- ing shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections Velu- cle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting velucle loading under all weather conditions Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available 3310.2 Key boxes. Key boxes shall be provided as required by Chapter 5 SECTION 3311 MEANS OF EGRESS [BE] 3311.1 Stairways required. Where building construc- tion exceeds 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a temporary or pemia- nent stairway shall be provided As construction progresses, such stairway shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or floor- ing 3311.2 Maintenance. Required means of egress and required accessible means of egress shall be maintained during con- struction and demolition, remodeling or alterations and addi- tions to any building Exception: Approved temporary means of egress and accessible means of egress systems and facilities SECTION 3312 WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION 3312.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site SECTION 3313 STANDPIPES 3313.1 Where required. In buildings required to have stand- pipes by Section 905 3 1, not less than one standpipe shall be 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 327 I I I I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION provided for use during construction Such standpipes shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet (12 192 mm) m height above the lowest level of fire department vehi- cle access Such standpipes shall be provided with fire depart- ment hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways complying with Section 3311 1 As construction progresses, such standpipes shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or floor- ing 3313.2 Buildings being demolished. Where a building is being demolished and a standpipe is existing within such a building, such standpipe shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department Such standpipe shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished 3313.3 Detailed requirements. Standpipes shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 905 Exception: Standpipes shall be either temporary or per- manent in nature, and with or without a water supply, pro- vided that such standpipes comply with the requirements of Section 905 as to capacity, outlets and materials SECTION 3314 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM 3314.1 Completion before occupancy. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code or the International Building Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the automatic sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved, except as provided in Section 105 3 4 3314.2 Operation of valves. Operation of sprinkler control valves shall be allowed only by properly authorized person- nel and shall be accompanied by notification of duly desig- nated parties Where the sprinkler protection is being regularly turned off and on to facilitate connection of newly completed segments, the sprinkler control valves shall be checked at the end of each work period to ascertain that pro- tection is in service SECTION 3315 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 3315.1 Where required. Structures under construction, alteration or demolition shall be provided with not less than one approved portable fire extinguisher in accordance with Section 906 and sized for not less than ordinary hazard as fol- lows 1 At each stairway on all floor levels where combustible materials have accumulated 2 In every storage and construction shed 3 Additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided where special hazards exist including, but not limited to, the storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids SECTION 3316 MOTORIZED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 3316.1 Conditions of use. Internal -combustion -powered construction equipment shall be used in accordance with all of the following conditions 1 Equipment shall be located so that exhausts do not dis- charge against combustible material 2 Exhausts shall be piped to the outside of the building 3 Equipment shall not be refueled while in operation 4 Fuel for equipment shall be stored in an approved area outside of the building SECTION 3317 SAFEGUARDING ROOFING OPERATIONS 3317.1 General. Roofing operations utilizing heat -producing systems or other ignition sources shall be conducted in accor- dance with Sections 3317 2 and 3317 3 and Chapter 35 3317.2 Asphalt and tar kettles. Asphalt and tar kettles shall be operated in accordance with Section 303 3317.3 Fire extinguishers for roofing operations. Fire extinguishers shall comply with Section 906 There shall be not less than one multiple -purpose portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B C rating on the roof being covered or repaired 328 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE User note: About this chapter. Chapter 34 provides requirements that are intended to prevent or control fires and explosions associated with the remanufacture and storage of tires and fire by-products Additionally, the requirements are intended to minimize the impact of indoor and out- door tire storage fires by regulating pile volume and location, segregating the various operations, providing for fire department access and a water supply, and controlling ignition sources SECTION 3401 GENERAL 3401.1 Scope. Tire rebuilding plants, fire storage and fire byproduct facilities shall comply with this chapter, other applicable requirements of this code and NFPA 13 Tire stor- age in buildings shall also comply with Chapter 32 3401.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 SECTION 3402 DEFINITIONS 3402.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the mean- ings ascribed to them as defined therein SECTION 3403 TIRE REBUILDING 3403.1 Construction. Tire rebuilding plants shall comply with the requirements of the International Building Code, as to construction, separation from other buildings or other por- tions of the same building, and protection 3403.2 Location. Buffing operations shall be located in a room separated from the remainder of the building housing the tire rebuilding or tire recapping operations by a 1-hour fire barrier Exception: Buffing operations are not required to be sepa- rated where all of the following conditions are met 1 Buffing operations are equipped with an approved continuous automatic water -spray system directed at the point of cutting action 2 Buffing machines are connected to particle -collect- ing systems providing a minimum air movement of 1,500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0 71 m'/s) in vol- ume and 4,500 feet per minute (fpm) (23 m/s) in -line velocity 3 The collecting system shall discharge the rubber particles to an approved outdoor noncombustible or fire-resistant container that is emptied at frequent intervals to prevent overflow 3403.3 Cleaning. The buffing area shall be cleaned at fre- quent intervals to prevent the accumulation of rubber parti- cles 3403.4 Spray rooms and booths. Each spray room or spray booth where flammable or combustible solvents are applied, shall comply with Chapter 24 SECTION 3404 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE 3404.1 Open burning. Open burning is prohibited in tire storage yards 3404.2 Sources of heat. Cutting, welding or heating devices shall not be operated in fire storage yards 3404.3 Smoking prohibited. Smoking is prohbited in tire storage yards, except in designated areas 3404.4 Power lines. Tire storage piles shall not be located beneath electrical power lines having a voltage in excess of 750 volts or that supply power to fire emergency systems 3404.5 Fire safety plan. The owner or individual in charge of the tire storage yard shall be required to prepare and sub- mit to the fire code official a fire safety plan for review and approval The fire safety plan shall include provisions for fire department velucle access Not less than one copy of the fire safety plan shall be prominently posted and maintained at the storage yard 3404.6 Telephone number. The telephone number of the fire department and location of the nearest telephone shall be posted conspicuously in attended locations SECTION 3405 OUTDOOR STORAGE 3405.1 Individual piles. Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 5 m') of continuous area Piles shall not exceed 50,000 cubic feet (1416 m') in volume or 10 feet (3048 mm) in height 3405.2 Separation of piles. Individual tire storage piles shall be separated from other piles by a clear space of not less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) 3405.3 Distance between piles of other stored products. Tire storage piles shall be separated by a clear space of not 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 329 I I I I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) from piles of other stored prod- uct 3405.4 Distance from lot lines and buildings. Tire storage piles shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from lot hoes and buildings 3405.5 Fire breaks. Storage yards shall be maintained free from combustible ground vegetation for a distance of 40 feet (12 192 mm) from the stored material to grass and weeds, and for a distance of 100 feet (30 480 mm) from the stored prod- uct to brush and forested areas 3405.6 Volume more than 150,000 cubic feet. Where the bulk volume of stored product is more than 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m'), storage arrangement shall be in accordance with the following Individual storage piles shall comply with size and sep- aration requirements in Sections 34051 through 34055 2 Adjacent storage piles shall be considered to be a group, and the aggregate volume of storage piles in a group shall not exceed 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m') Separation between groups shall be not less than 75 feet (22 860 mm) wide 3405.7 Location of storage. Outdoor waste tire storage shall not be located under bridges, elevated trestles, elevated road- ways or elevated railroads SECTION 3406 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS 3406.1 Required access. New tire storage yards shall be pro- vided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 and Section 3406 2 Existing tire storage yards shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads where required in Chapter 11 3406.2 Location. Fire apparatus access roads shall be located within all pile clearances identified in Section 3405 4 and within all fire breaks required in Section 3405 5 Access roadways shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of any point in the storage yard where storage piles are located, not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from any storage pile SECTION 3407 FENCING 3407.1 Where required. Where the bulk volume of stored material is more than 20,000 cubic feet (566 m'), a firmly anchored fence or other approved method of security that controls unauthorized access to the storage yard shall sur- round the storage yard 3407.2 Construction. The fence shall be constructed of approved materials and shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high and provided with gates not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) wide 3407.3 Locking. Gates to the storage yard shall be locked when the storage yard is not staffed 3407.4 Unobstructed. Gateways shall be kept clear of obstructions and be fully openable at all times SECTION 3408 FIRE PROTECTION 3408.1 Water supply. A public or private fire protection water supply shall be provided in accordance with Section 508 The water supply shall be arranged such that any part of the storage yard can be reached by using not more than 500 feet (152 m) of hose 3408.2 Fire extinguishers. Buildings or structures shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers in accordance with Section 906 Fuel -fired vehicles operating in the storage yard shall be equipped with a minimum 2-A 20-B C-rated portable fire extinguisher SECTION 3409 INDOOR STORAGE ARRANGEMENT 3409.1 Pile dimensions. Where tires are stored on -tread, the dimension of the pile in the direction of the wheel hole shall be not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) Tires stored adjacent to or along one wall shall not extend more than 25 feet (7620 mm) from thatwall Other piles shall be not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) in width 330 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynEht Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, fmo oc DI AM(PET)pu�rvantto I ( S I,, x Affievo ,A IcC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—thoossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER CHAPTER 35 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK User note: About this chapter., Chapter 35 covers requirements for safety in welding and other types of hot work by reducing the potential for fire igni- tions that usually result in large losses Several different types of hot work would fall under the requirements found in Chapter 35, including both gas and electric arc methods and any open -torch operations Many of the activities of this chapter focus on the actions of the occupants SECTION 3501 GENERAL 3501.1 Scope. Welding, cutting, open torches and other hot work operations and equipment shall comply with this chap- ter 3501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 3501.3 Restricted areas. Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for that purpose by the per- sonnel responsible for a hot work program Hot work shall not be conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official 1 Areas where the sprinkler system is impaired 2 Areas where there exists the potential of an explosive atmosphere, such as locations where flammable gases, liquids or vapors are present 3 Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur, baled paper, cotton, lint, dust or loose combustible materials 4 On board ships at dock or ships under construction or repair 5 At other locations as specified by the fire code official 3501.4 Cylinders and containers. Compressed gas cylinders and fuel containers shall comply with this chapter and Chap- ter 53 3501.5 Design and installation of oxygen -fuel gas systems. An oxygen -fuel gas system with two or more manifolded cyl- inders of oxygen shall be in accordance with NFPA 51 SECTION 3502 DEFINITIONS 3502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 HOT WORK HOT WORK AREA. HOT WORK EQUIPMENT. HOT WORK PERMITS. HOT WORK PROGRAM. RESPONSIBLE PERSON. SECTION 3503 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3503.1 General. Hot work conditions and operations shall comply with this chapter 3503.2 Temporary and fixed hot work areas. Temporary and fixed hot work areas shall comply with this section 3503.3 Hot work program permit. Hot workpermits, issued by an approved responsible person under a hot work pro- gram, shall be available for review by the fire code official at the time the work is conducted and for 48 hours after work is complete 3503.4 Qualifications of operators. A permit for hot work operations shall not be issued unless the individuals in charge of performing such operations are capable of performing such operations safely Demonstration of a working knowledge of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute acceptable evi- dence of compliance with this requirement 3503.5 Records. The individual responsible for the hot work area shall maintain "prework check" reports in accordance with Section 3504 3 1 Such reports shall be maintained on the premises for not less than 48 hours after work is complete 3503.6 Signage. Visible hazard identification signs shall be provided where required by Chapter 50 Where the hot work area is open to persons other than the operator of the hot I work equipment, conspicuous signs shall be posted to warn others before they enter the hot work area Such signs shall display the following warning CAUTION HOT WORK IN PROGRESS STAY CLEAR SECTION 3504 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 3504.1 Protection of combustibles. Protection of combusti- bles shall be in accordance with Sections 3504 1 1 through 3504 1 9 3504.1.1 Combustibles. Hot work areas shall not contain combustibles or shall be provided with appropriate shield- ing to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting exposed combustibles 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 331 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK 3504.1.2 Openings. Openngs or cracks in walls, floors, ducts or shafts within the hot work area shall be tightly covered to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent com- bustible areas, or shielded by metal fire-resistant guards, or curtains shall be provided to prevent passage of sparks or slag 3504.1.3 Housekeeping. Floors shall be kept clean within the hot work area 3504.1.4 Conveyor systems. Conveyor systems that are capable of carrying sparks to distant combustibles shall be sluelded or shut down 3504.1.5 Partitions. Partitions segregating hot work areas from other areas of the building shall be noncombustible In fixed hot work areas, the partitions shall be securely connected to the floor such that gaps do not exist between the floor and the partition Partitions shall prevent the pas- sage of sparks, slag, and heat from the hot work area 3504.1.6 Floors. Fixed hot work areas shall have floors with noncombustible surfaces 3504.1.7 Precautions in hot work. Hot work shall not be performed on containers or equipment that contain or have contained flammable liquids, gases or solids until the con- tainers and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned, inerted or purged, except that "hot tapping" shall be allowed on tanks and pipe Imes where such work is to be conducted by approved personnel Hot work on flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3510 3504.1.8 Sprinkler protection. Automatic sprinkler pro- tection shall not be shut off while hot work is performed Where hot work is performed close to automatic sprm- klers, noncombustible barriers or damp cloth guards shall slueld the individual sprinkler heads and shall be removed when the work is completed If the work extends over sev- eral days, the shields shall be removed at the end of each workday The fire code official shall approve hot work where sprinkler protection is impaired 3504.1.9 Fire detection systems. Approved special pre- cautions shall be taken to avoid accidental operation of automatic fire detection systems 3504.2 Fire watch. Fire watches shall be established and conducted in accordance with Sections 3504 2 1 through 350426 3504.2.1 When required. A fire watch shall be provided during hot work activities and shall continue for not less than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the work The fire code official, or the responsible manager under a hot work program, is authorized to extend the fire watch based on the hazards or work being performed Exception: Where the hot work area has no fire haz- ards or combustible exposures 3504.2.2 Location. The fire watch shall include the entire hot work area Hot work conducted in areas with vertical or horizontal fire exposures that are not observable by a single individual shall have additional personnel assigned to fire watches to ensure that exposed areas are monitored 3504.2.3 Duties. Individuals designated to fire watch duty shall have fire -extinguishing equipment readily available and shall be trained in the use of such equipment Individ- uals assigned to fire watch duty shall be responsible for extinguishing spot fires and communicating an alarm 3504.2.4 Fire training. The individuals responsible for performing the hot work and individuals responsible for providing the fire watch shall be trained in the use of por- table fire extinguishers 3504.2.5 Fire hoses. Where hoselmes are required, they shall be connected, charged and ready for operation 3504.2.6 Fire extinguisher. Not less than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 2-A 20-B C rating shall be provided with ready access within 30 feet (9144 mm) of the location where hot work is performed 3504.3 Area reviews. Before hot work is permitted and not less than once per day while the pernut is in effect, the area shall be inspected by the individual responsible for authoriz- ing hot work operations to ensure that it is a fire safe area Information shown on the perunt shall be verified prior to signing the pernut in accordance with Section 105 6 3504.3.1 Pre -hot -work check. A pre -hot -work check shall be conducted prior to work to ensure that all equip- ment is safe and hazards are recognized and protected A report of the check shall be kept at the work site during the work and available upon request The pre -hot -work check shall determine all of the following 1 Hot work equipment to be used shall be in satisfac- tory operating condition and in good repair 2 Hot work site is clear of combustibles or combusti- bles are protected 3 Exposed construction is of noncombustible materi- als or, if combustible, then protected 4 Openings are protected 5 Floors are kept clean 6 Exposed combustibles are not located on the oppo- site side of partitions, walls, ceilings or floors 7 Fire watches, where required, are assigned 8 Approved actions have been taken to prevent acci- dental activation of suppression and detection equip- ment in accordance with Sections 35041 8 and 3504 19 9 Fire extinguishers and fire hoses (where provided) are operable and available SECTION 3505 GAS WELDING AND CUTTING 3505.1 General. Devices or attachments mixing air or oxy- gen with combustible gases prior to consumption, except at the burner or in a standard torch or blow pipe, shall not be allowed unless approved 332 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK 3505.2 Cylinder and container storage, handling and use. Storage, handling and use of compressed gas cylinders, con- tainers and tanks shall be in accordance with this section and Chapter 53 3505.2.1 Cylinders connected for use. The storage or use of a single cylinder of oxygen and a single cylinder of fuel gas located on a cart shall be allowed without requiring the cylinders to be separated in accordance with Section 5003 9 8 or 5003 10 3 6 when the cylinders are connected to regulators, ready for service, equipped with apparatus designed for cutting or welding and all of the following 1 Carts shall be kept away from the cutting or welding operation in accordance with Section 3505 5 or fire- resistant shields shall be provided 2 Cylinders shall be secured to the cart to resist move- ment 3 Carts shall be in accordance with Section 5003 10 3 4 Cylinder valves not having fixed hand wheels shall have keys, handles or nonadjustable wrenches on valve stems while the cylinders are in service 5 Cylinder valve outlet connections shall conform to the requirements of CGA V-1 6 Cylinder valves shall be closed when work is fin- ished 7 Cylinder valves shall be closed before moving the cart 3505.2.1.1 Individual cart separation. Individual carts shall be separated from each other in accordance with Section 5003 9 8 3505.3 Precautions. Cylinders, valves, regulators, hose and other apparatus and fittings for oxygen shall be kept free from oil or grease Oxygen cylinders, apparatus and fittings shall not be handled with oily hands, oily gloves, or greasy tools or equipment 3505.4 Acetylene gas. Acetylene gas shall not be piped except in approved cylinder manifolds and cylinder manifold connections, or utilized at a pressure exceeding 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 kPa) unless dissolved in a suit- able solvent in cylinders manufactured in accordance with DOTn 49 CFR Part 178 Acetylene gas shall not be brought in contact with unalloyed copper, except in a blowpipe or torch 3505.5 Remote locations. Oxygen and fuel -gas cylinders and acetylene generators shall be located away from the hot work area to prevent such cylinders or generators from being heated by radiation from heated materials, sparks or slag, or misdirection of the torch flame 3505.6 Cylinders shutoff. The torch valve shall be closed and the gas supply to the torch completely shut off when gas welding or cutting operations are discontinued for a period of 1 hour or more 3505.7 Prohibited operation. Welding or cutting work shall not be held or supported on compressed gas cylinders or con- tainers 3505.8 Tests. Tests for leaks in piping systems and equip- ment shall be made with soapy water The use of flames shall be prohibited for leak testing SECTION 3506 ELECTRIC ARC HOT WORK 3506.1 General. The frame or case of electric hot work machines, except intemal-combustion-engine-dnven machines, shall be grounded Ground connections shall be mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required current 3506.2 Return circuits. Welding current return circuits from the work to the machine shall have proper electrical contact at joints The electrical contact shall be periodically inspected 3506.3 Disconnecting. Electrodes shall be removed from the holders when electric are welding or cutting is discontinued for any period of 1 hour or more The holders shall be located to prevent accidental contact and the machines shall be dis- connected from the power source 3506.4 Emergency disconnect. A switch or circuit breaker shall be provided so that fixed electric welders and control equipment can be disconnected from the supply circuit The disconnect shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 3506.5 Damaged cable. Damaged cable shall be removed from service until properly repaired or replaced SECTION 3507 CALCIUM CARBIDE SYSTEMS 3507.1 Calcium carbide storage. Storage and handling of calcium carbide shall comply with Chapter 50 of this code and Chapter 9 of NFPA 51 SECTION 3508 ACETYLENE GENERATORS 3508.1 Use of acetylene generators. The use of acetylene generators shall comply with this section and Chapter 15 of NFPA 55 3508.2 Portable generators. The minimum volume of rooms containing portable generators shall be 35 times the total gas - generating capacity per charge of all generators in the room The gas -generating capacity in cubic feet per charge shall be assumed to be 4 5 times the weight of carbide per charge in pounds The minimum ceiling height of rooms containing generators shall be 10 feet (3048 mm) An acetylene genera- tor shall not be moved by derrick, crane or hoist while charged 3508.3 Protection against freezing. Generators shall be located where water will not freeze Common salt such as sodium chloride or other corrosive chemicals shall not be uti- lized for protection against freezing 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 333 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK SECTION 3509 PIPING MANIFOLDS AND HOSE SYSTEMS FOR FUEL GASES AND OXYGEN 3509.1 General. The use of piping manifolds and hose sys- tems shall be in accordance with Section 3509 2 through 3509 7, Chapter 53 and Chapter 5 of NFPA 51 3509.2 Protection. Piping shall be protected against physical damage 3509.3 Signage. Signage shall be provided for piping and hose systems as follows 1 Above -ground piping systems shall be marked in accordance with ASME Al 1 2 Station outlets shall be marked to indicate their intended usage 3 Signs shall be posted, indicating clearly the location and identity of section shutoff valves 3509.4 Manifolding of cylinders. Oxygen manifolds shall not be located in an acetylene generator room Oxygen mani- folds shall be located not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) away from combustible material such as oil or grease, and gas cyl- inders containing flammable gases, unless the gas cylinders are separated by afire partition 3509.5 Identification of manifolds. Signs shall be posted for oxygen manifolds with service pressures not exceeding 200 psig (1379 kPa) Such signs shall include the words LOW-PRESSURE MANIFOLD DO NOT CONNECT HIGH-PRESSURE CYLINDERS MAXIMUM PRESSURE 250 PSIG 3509.6 Clamps. Hose connections shall be clamped or other- wise securely fastened 3509.7 Inspection. Hoses shall be inspected frequently for leaks, bums, wear, loose connections or other defects render- ing the hose unfit for service SECTION 3510 HOT WORK ON FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE TANKS 3510.1 General. Hot work performed on the interior or exte- rior of tanks that hold or have held flammable or combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Section 3510 2 and Chap- ters 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 of NFPA 326 3510.2 Prevention. The following steps shall be taken to minimize hazards where hot work must be performed on a flammable or combustible liquid storage container 1 Use alternative methods to avoid hot work where possi- ble 2 Analyze the hazards prior to performing hot work, iden- tify the potential hazards and the methods of hazard control 3 Hot work shall conform to the requirements of the code or standard to which the container was originally fabri- cated 4 Test the immediate and surrounding work area with a combustible gas detector and provide for a means of continuing monitoring while conducting the hot work 5 Qualified employees and contractors performing hot work shall use an mdustry-approved hot work permit system to control the work 6 Personnel shall be properly trained on hot work policies and procedures regarding equipment, safety, hazard controls andlob-specific requirements 7 On -site safety supervision shall be present where hot work is in progress to protect the personnel conducting the hot work and provide additional overview of site - specific hazards 334 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 36 MARINAS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 36 addresses the fire protection and prevention requirements for marinas It was developed in response to the complications encountered by a number of fire departments responsible for the protection of marinas as well as fire loss history in marinas that lacked fire protection Compliance with this chapter intends to establish safe practices in manna areas, provide an identification method for mooring spaces in the manna, and provide fire fighters with safe operational areas and fire protection methods to extend hose lines in a safe manner SECTION 3601 SCOPE 3601.1 Scope. Manna facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter 3601.2 Plans and approvals. Plans for manna fire protec- tion facilities shall be approved prior to installation The work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation SECTION 3602 DEFINITIONS 3602.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FLOAT. NIARINA. PIER. VESSEL. WHARF. SECTION 3603 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3603.1 Combustible debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not be deposited or accumulated on land beneath manna structures, piers or wharves 3603.2 Sources of ignition. Open -flame devices used for lighting or decoration on the exterior of a vessel, float, pier or wharf shall be approved 3603.3 Flammable or combustible liquid spills. Spills of flammable or combustible hquids at or on the water shall be reported immediately to the fire department or jurisdictional authorities 3603.4 Rubbish containers. Containers with tight -fitting or self -closing lids shall be provided for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste material The rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that com- ply with any one of the following 1 Noncombustible materials 2 Materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m' where tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m' in the horizontal orientation 3603.5 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with its listing, Section 605 of this code and Chapter 5 of NFPA 303 as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations 3603.6 Berthing and storage. Berthing and storage shall be in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 303 3603.7 Slip identification. Slips and mooring spaces shall be individually identified by an approved numeric or alphabetic designator Space designators shall be posted at the space Signs indicating the space designators located on finger piers and floats shall be posted at the base of all piers, finger piers, floats and finger floats SECTION 3604 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 3604.1 General. Piers, marinas and wharves with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be equipped with fire protection equipment in accordance with Sections 3604 2 through 3604 6 3604.2 Standpipes. Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 303 Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the manna pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm) from a standpipe hose connection 3604.2.1 Identification of standpipe outlets. Standpipe hose connection locations shall be clearly identified by a flag or other approved means designed to be readily visi- ble from the pier accessing the float system 3604.3 Access and water supply. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water -supply systems with on -site fire hydrants where required by the fire code official Such roads and water systems shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503 and 507 3604.4 Portable fire extinguishers. One portable fire extin- guisher of the ordinary (moderate) hazard type shall be pro- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 335 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER MARINAS vided at each required standpipe hose connection Additional portable fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 906 3604.5 Communications. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or other approved, clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the fire code official 3604.6 Emergency operations staging areas. Space shall be provided on all float systems for the staging of emergency equipment Emergency operation staging areas shall provide a minimum of 4 feet wide by 10 feet long (1219 mm by 3048 mm) clear area exclusive of walkways and shall be located at each standpipe hose connection Emergency operation stag- ing areas shall be provided with a curb or barrier having a minimum height of 4 inches (102 mm) and maximum space between the bottom edge and the surface of the staging area of 2 inches (51 mm) on the outboard sides of the staging area An approved sign reading FIRE EQUIPMENT STAGING AREAKEEPCLEAR shall be provided at each staging area SECTION 3605 MARINE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 3605.1 Fuel dispensing. Marine motor fael-dispensmg facili- ties shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 336 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 37 establishes the requirements for storage and handling of combustible fibers, including animal, vegetable and synthetic fibers, whether woven into textiles, baled, packaged or loose Operations involving combustible fibers are typically associated with salvage, paper milling, recycling, cloth manufacturing, carpet and textile mills and agricultural operations, among others The primary hazard associated with these operations is the abundance of materials and their ready ignitability SECTION 3701 GENERAL 3701.1 Scope. The equipment, processes and operations involving combustible fibers shall comply with this chapter 3701.2 Applicability. Storage of combustible fibers in any quantity shall comply with this section 3701.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 3702 DEFINITIONS 3702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 BALED COTTON. BALED COTTON, DENSELY PACKED. COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. COTTON. SEED COTTON. SECTION 3703 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3703.1 Use of combustible receptacles. Ashes, waste, rub- bish or sweepings shall not be placed in wood or other com- bustible receptacles and shall be removed daily from the structure 3703.2 Vegetation. Grass or weeds shall not be allowed to accumulate at any point on the premises 3703.3 Clearances. A minimum clearance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles 3703.4 Agricultural products. Hay, straw, seed cotton or similar agricultural products shall not be stored adjacent to structures or combustible materials unless a clear horizontal distance equal to the height of a pile is maintained between such storage and structures or combustible materials Storage shall be limited to stacks of 100 tons (91 metric tons) each Stacks shall be separated by not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) of clear space Quantities of hay, straw, seed cotton and other agricultural products shall not be limited where stored in or near farm structures located outside closely built areas A per- mit shall not be required for agricultural storage 3703.5 Dust collection. Where located within a building, equipment or machinery that generates or emits combustible fibers shall be provided with an approved dust -collecting and exhaust system Such systems shall comply with Chapter 22 of this code and Section 511 of the International Mechanical Code. 3703.6 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish- ers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 as required for extra -hazard occupancy protection as indicated in Table 906 3(1) 3703.7 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall comply with Sections 3703 7 1 and 3703 7 2 3703.7.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited and "No Smoking" signs provided as follows 1 In rooms or areas where materials are stored or dis- pensed or used in open systems 2 Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage or open use areas 3 Facilities or areas within facilities that have been designated as totally "no smoking" shall have "No Smoking" signs placed at all entrances to the facility or area Designated areas within such facilities where smoking is permitted either permanently or temporarily shall be identified with signs designat- ing that smoking is penn itted in these areas only Signs required by this section shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code and shall comply with Section 310 3703.7.2 Open flames. Open flames and high -temperature devices shall not be used in a manner that creates a hazard- ous condition High -temperature devices and those devices utilizing an open flame shall be listed for use with the materials stored or used SECTION 3704 LOOSE FIBER STORAGE 3704.1 General. Loose combustible fibers, not in suitable bales or packages and stored outdoors in the open, shall com- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 337 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS ply with Section 2808 of this code Occupancies involving the indoor storage of loose combustible fibers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 5003 1 shall comply with Sections 3704 2 through 3704 6 3704.2 Storage of 100 cubic feet or less. Loose combustible fibers in quantities of not more than 100 cubic feet (3 m') located in a structure shall be stored in a metal or metal -lined bin equipped with a self -closing cover 3704.3 Storage of more than 100 cubic feet to 500 cubic feet. Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 100 cubic feet (3 m') but not exceeding 500 cubic feet (14 m') shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Interna- tional Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, with openings protected by an approved open- ing protective assembly having afire protection rating of hour in accordance with the International Building Code 3704.4 Storage of more than 500 cubic feet to 1,000 cubic feet. Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 500 cubic feet (14 m') but not exceeding 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Interna- tional Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, with openings protected by an approved open- ing protective assembly having afire protection rating of 1'/ hours in accordance with the International Building Code 3704.5 Storage of more than 1,000 cubic feet. Loose com- bustible fibers in quantities exceeding 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 2-hour fire bam- ers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Inter- national Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, with openings protected by an approved open- ing protective assembly having afire protection rating of 1'/ hours in accordance with the International Builckng Code The storage room shall be protected by an automatic sprin- kler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 3704.6 Detached storage structure. Not more than 2,500 cubic feet (70 m') of loose combustible fibers shall be stored in a detached structure suitably located, with openings pro- tected against entrance of sparks The structure shall not be occupied for any other purpose SECTION 3705 BALED STORAGE 3705.1 Bale size and separation. Baled combustible fibers shall be limited to single blocks or piles not more than 25,000 cubic feet (700 m') in volume, not including aisles or clear- ances Blocks or piles of baled fiber shall be separated from adjacent storage by aisles not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) wide, or by flash -fire barriers constructed of continuous sheets of noncombustible material extending from the floor to a mimmum height of 1 foot (305 mm) above the highestpoint of the piles and projecting not less than 1 foot (305 mm) beyond the sides of the piles 3705.2 Special baling conditions. Sisal and other fibers in bales bound with combustible tie ropes, jute and other fibers that swell when wet, shall be stored to allow for expansion in any direction without affecting building walls, ceilings or col- umns A minimum clearance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall be required between walls and sides of piles, except that where the storage compartment is not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) wide, the minimum clearance at side walls shall be 1 foot (305 mm), provided that a center aisle not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) wide is maintained 338 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 38 HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 38 is a new chapter addressing the unique needs of laboratories in higher education institutions These aca- demic institutions often have chemistry, biology, medical, engineering and other laboratories where hazardous materials are used This chapter addresses both new and existing buildings and new and existing laboratories Applying the general hazardous material provisions has been dif- ficult because of the way these laboratories operate Often there are many small laboratories with very small quantities of hazardous materials that individually do not exceed the maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) In aggregate, the quantities will exceed the MAQs and could result in the need for a Group H occupancy classification However, it is believed that the lower density of hazardous materials often mitigates the overall risk Therefore, this lower density along with a package of additional requirements, including the concept of laboratory suites, are appropriate to allow the laboratories to not be classified as Group H This chapter also addresses the use of certain materials typically prohib- ited for existing buildings not protected throughout with a sprinkler system These allowances come with certain safety measures such as the use of storage cabinets and fume hoods Note that Section 428 of the International Building Code° addresses the construction requirements Pound in this chapter for laboratory suites SECTION 3801 GENERAL 3801.1 Scope. Higher education laboratories complying with the requirements of this chapter shall be permitted to exceed the maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials in control areas set forth in Chapter 50 without requiring classi- fication as a Group H occupancy Except as specified in this chapter, such laboratories shall comply with all applicable provisions of this code and the International Building Code 3801.2 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall be applied as exceptions or additions to applicable requirements of this code Unless specifically modified by this chapter, the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials shall com- ply with the provisions in Chapters 50 through 67 and the International Building Code for quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity SECTION 3802 DEFINITIONS 3802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. GLOVE BOX. HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORY. LABORATORY SUITE. SPECIAL EXPERT. SECTION 3803 GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS 3803.1 Scope. Laboratories and laboratory suites applying the requirements of this chapter shall be in accordance with the general safety provisions in Sections 3803 1 1 through 380322 3803.1.1 Chemical safety reviews. Operating and emer- gency procedures planning and documentation shall be provided in accordance with Sections 50013 3 11 through 50013 3 17 Such documentation shall be prepared by lab- oratory safety personnel or special experts, and shall be made available in the workplace for reference and review by employees Copies of such documentation shall be made available to the fire code official for review upon request 3803.1.2 Chemical handling. Receiving, transporting on site, unpacking and dispensing of hazardous materials shall be carried out by persons trained in proper handling of such materials and shall be performed in accordance with Chapters 50 through 67, as applicable 3803.1.3 Warning signage. Warning signs shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 5003 5 3803.1.4 Maintenance of equipment, machinery and processes. Maintenance of equipment, machinery and pro- cesses used with hazardous materials shall comply with Section 5003 2 6 3803.1.5 Time -sensitive materials. Containers of materi- als that have the potential to become hazardous during prolonged storage shall be dated when first opened, and shall be managed in accordance with NFPA 45, Section 82441 3803.1.6 Hazardous wastes. Storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous waste shall comply with this chap- ter and Chapters 50 through 67, as applicable 3803.1.7 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. New laboratories in new or existing buildings that increase maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials based on the requirements in this chapter shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 339 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAod,Ao,,m AtO, good,Ao- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES 3803.2 Hazardous materials storage and use. Hazardous materials storage, handling and use in laboratories and labo- ratory suites complying with Chapter 38 shall be in accor- dance with this chapter and Chapters 50 through 67 3803.2.1 Container size. The maximum container size for all hazardous materials shall be 5 3 gallons (20 L) for liq- uids, 50 pounds (22 7 kg) for solids, 100 cubic feet (2 83 m') for health -hazard gases per Table 5003 1 1(2) and 500 cubic feet (14 15 m') for all other gases in accordance with Table 5003 1 1(1) Exception: Hazardous waste collection containers, for other than Class I flammable liquids and Class II com- bustible liquids, are permitted to exceed 5 3 gallons (20 L) where approved 3803.2.2 Density. Quantities of Class I flammable liquids in storage and use shall not exceed 8 gallons (30 L) per 100 square feet (9 29 m) of floor area Densities shall be reduced by 25 percent on the 4th through 6th floors of the building, and by 50 percent above the 6th floor Regard- less of the density, the maximum allowable quantity per control area or laboratory suite in accordance with this chapter, shall not be exceeded Exception: Designated hazardous waste collection areas or rooms within a laboratory suite or control area are not limited, but such materials shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per laboratory suite or control area SECTION 3804 LABORATORY SUITE CONSTRUCTION 3804.1 General. Where laboratory suites are provided, they shall be constructed in accordance with this chapter and Sec- tion 428 of the International Builckng Code 3804.1.1 Laboratory suites. The number of laboratory suites and percentage of maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials in laboratory suites shall be in accor- dance with Table 3804 1 1 3804.1.1.1 Separation from other nonlaboratory areas. Laboratory suites shall be separated from other portions of the building in accordance with the most restrictive of the following 1 Fire barriers and horizontal assemblies as required in Table 3804 1 1 Fire barriers shall be constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code and horizontal assemblies shall be constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code Exception: Where an individual laboratory suite occupies more than one story, the fire - resistance rating of intermediate floors con - tamed within the laboratory suite shall comply with the requirements of the International Building Code 2 Separations as required in Section 508 of the International Builckng Code 3804.1.1.2 Separation from other laboratory suites. Laboratory suites shall be separated from other labora- tory suites in accordance with Table 3804 1 1 3804.1.1.3 Floor assembly fire -resistance. The floor assembly supporting laboratory suites and the construc- tion supporting the floor of laboratory suites shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours Exception: The floor assembly of laboratory suites and the construction supporting the floor of labora- tory suites are permitted to be 1-hour fire -resistance - rated in buildings of Types IIA, IIIA and VA con- struction, provided that the building is three or fewer stories TABLE 3804.1.1 DESIGN AND NUMBER OF LABORATORY SUITES PER FLOOR FLOOR LEVEL PERCENTAGE OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER LAB SUITE' NUMBER OF LAB SUITES PER FLOOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING FOR FIRE BARRIERS IN HOURS° 21+ Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed 16-20 25 1 2` Above grade 11-15 50 1 2` Plane 7-10 50 2 2` 4-6 75 4 1 3 100 4 1 —2 100 6 1 Below grade 1 75 4 1 Plane 2 50 2 1 Lower than 2 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed a Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2), with all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables b Fire barriers shall include walls, floors and ceilings necessary to provide separation from other portions of the budding c Vertical fire barriers separating laboratory suites from other spaces on the same floor are permitted to be 1-hour rated 340 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° RTff.-MR, Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to I ( 1 TTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoam Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES 3804.1.1.4 Maximum number. The maximum number of laboratory suites shall be in accordance with Table 3804 1 1 Where a building contains both laboratory suites and control areas, the total number of laboratory suites and control areas within a building shall not exceed the maximum number of laboratory suites in accordance with Table 3804 1 1 3804.1.1.5 Means of egress. Means of egress shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 3804.1.1.6 Standby or emergency power. Higher edu- cation laboratory suites shall be provided with emer- gency or standby power in accordance with Section 1203213 3804.1.1.7 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be in accor- dance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 45, and the Interna- honal Mechanical Code 3804.1.1.8 Liquid -tight floor. Portions of laboratory suites where hazardous materials are present shall be provided with a liquid -tight floor 3804.1.1.9 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. Buildings containing laboratory suites shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 3804.1.2 Percentage of maximum allowable quantity in each laboratory suite. The percentage of maximum allow- able quantities of hazardous materials in each laboratory suite shall be in accordance with Table 3804 1 1 SECTION 3805 NONSPRINKLERED LABORATORIES 3805.1 Scope. Storage and use of hazardous materials in existing laboratories located within existing buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 is permitted where such use complies with Section 3803, Chapters 50 through 67, as applicable, and Sections 3805 2 through 3805 4 3805.2 Nonsprinklered laboratories. The maximum allow- able quantities of hazardous materials in storage and use in control areas in laboratories located in buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be in accordance with Tables 5003 1 l(1), 5003 1 1(2) and 5003 8 3 2, except as modified by Sections 3805 2 1 and 3805 2 2 3805.2.1 Restricted materials storage. Where approved by the fire code official, storage of the following hazard- ous materials prolbited by Table 5003 1 l(1) in buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be allowed within a laboratory control area at 25 percent of Table 5003 1 l(1) limits for a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system 1 Pyrophorics 2 Class 4 Oxidizers Additional quantity increases shall be prohibited, and such materials shall be stored in accordance with all of the following 1 Containers shall be completely sealed and stored in accordance with the manufacturers' recommenda- tions Storage shall be within approved hazardous material storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5003 8 7, or shall be located in an inert atmosphere glove box in accordance with NFPA 45, Section 711 The storage cabinet or glove box shall not contain any storage of incompatible materials. 3805.2.2 Restricted materials use. Where approved by the fire code official, use of the following hazardous materials prolbited by Table 5003 1 1(1) in buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, shall be allowed within a lab- oratory control area at 25 percent of Table 5003 1 l(1) lnnits for buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system 1 Pyrophorics 2 Class 4 Oxidizers Additional quantity increases shall be prohibited, and such materials shall be stored in accordance with all of the following Use shall be within an approved chemical fume hood listed in accordance with UL 1805, or in an inert atmosphere glove box in accordance with NFPA 45, Section 7 11, or other approved equip- ment designed for the specific hazard of the mate- rial 2 Combustible materials shall be kept not less than 2 feet (610 mm) away from the work area, except for those items directly related to the research 3 A portable fire extinguisher appropriate for the spe- cific material shall be provided within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the use in accordance with Section 906 3805.3 Restricted materials automatic fire detection. An automatic fire detection system shall be installed in all exist- ing laboratories in nonsprinklered buildings in accordance with this section Detectors shall be connected to the build- ing's fire alarm control unit where a fire alarm system is pro- vided Detector initiation shall activate the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 where connected to the building's fire alarm control unit Activation of the detection system shall sound a local alarm in buildings not equipped with a fire alarm notification system 3805.3.1 System supervision and monitoring. Auto- matic fire detection systems shall be electronically super- vised and monitored by an approved supervising station or, where approved, shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a constantly attended, on -site location 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 341 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES 3805.4 Percentage of maximum allowable quantity per control area. The percentage of maximum allowable quanti- ties per control area of hazardous materials shall be permit- ted to be increased in accordance with Table 3805 4 SECTION 3806 EXISTING SPRINKLERED LABORATORIES 3806.1 Scope. Storage and use of hazardous materials in existing laboratories within buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 shall be in accordance with Section 3803 and with Chapters 50 through 67, as applicable, except as modi- fied by this section 3806.2 Hazardous materials storage and use. Storage and use of hazardous materials within control areas in new and existing laboratories equipped with an automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with this section and Chapters 50 through 67, as applicable Exception: Existing laboratories in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler meeting require- ments for laboratory suites are permitted to comply with Section 3804 3806.2.1 Percentage of maximum allowable quantities per control area. The percentage of maximum allowable quantities per control area of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Table 3806 2 1 TABLE 3805.4 DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS IN EXISTING NONSPRINKLERED LABORATORIES FLOOR LEVEL PERCENTAGE OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA' NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS PER FLOOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING FOR FIRE BARRIERS IN HOURS" Higher than 9 5 1 2` Above grade 7-9 10 2 2` Plane 4-6 25 2 2` 3 75 2 1 1-2 100 4 1 Below grade 1 100 3 1 Plane 2 75 2 1 Lower than 2 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed a Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2), excluding all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables It Fire barriers shall include walls, floors and ceilings necessary to provide separation from other portions of the building c Vertical fire barriers separating control areas from other spaces on the same floor are permitted to be 1-hour fire -resistance rated d See Section 414 2 4 of the International Building Code for additional requirements TABLE 3806.2.1 DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS IN EXISTING SPRINKLERED LABORATORIES FLOOR LEVEL PERCENTAGE OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA' NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS PER FLOOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING FOR FIRE BARRIERS IN HOURSo 21+ 5 1 2` 11-20 10 1 2` Above grade 7-10 25 2 2` Plane 4-6 50 2 2` 3 75 3 1 1-2 100 4 1 Below grade 1 100 3 1 Plane 2 75 2 1 Lower than Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed a Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2), with all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables It Fire barriers shall include walls, floors and ceilings necessary to provide separation from other portions of the building c Vertical fire barriers separating control areas from other spaces on the same floor are permitted to be 1-hour fire -resistance rated d See Section 414 24 of the International Building Code for additional requirements 342 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° RTff.-MR, CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dty of Ro,dNood)O[do,Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to I ( 1 TTRR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otthsTTAodomoam At6sTepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ ATmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg PToIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 39 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 39 is a new chapter focused on the processing and extraction of oils and fats from various plants This process includes extraction by use of a solvent, desolventizing the raw material, production of the miscella, distillation of the solvent from the miscella and solvent recovery The processes used are not necessarily typical hazardous material processes, and often the systems and equipment associated with such processes are not listed Because of the typical lack of listings, the systems and equipment need specific approvals for each installation This chapter provides the tools to appropriately address the hazards while also meeting the unique needs of industry This chapter has provisions for a technical report prepared by a registered design professional and requires site inspections to make sure equip- ment and systems are installed as designed and approved SECTION 3901 GENERAL 3901.1 Scope. Plant processing or extraction facilities shall comply with this chapter and the International Building Code The extraction process includes the act of extraction of the oils and fats by use of a solvent, desolventizmg of the raw material, production of the miscella, distillation of the solvent from the miscella and solvent recovery The use, storage, transfillmg and handling of hazardous materials in these facilities shall comply with this chapter, other applicable pro- visions of this code and the International Building Code 3901.2 Existing buildings or facilities. Existing buildings or facilities used for the processing of plants or where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed shall comply with this chapter 3901.3 Permits. Pennits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 SECTION 3902 DEFINITIONS 3902.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 DESOLVENTIZING. 1%/HSCELLA. SECTION 3903 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION 3903.1 Construction. Processing shall be located in a build- ing complying with the International Building Code. 3903.2 Prohibited occupancies. Extraction processes utiliz- ing flammable gases or flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be located in any building containing a Group A, E, I or R occupancy 3903.3 Location. The extraction equipment and extraction processes utilizing hydrocarbon solvents shall be located in a room or area dedicated to extraction 3903.4 Post -process purification and winterization. Post - processing and winterization involving the heating or pres- surizing of the miscella to other than normal pressure or tem- perature shall be approved and performed in an appliance listed for such use Domestic or commercial cooking appli- ances shall not be used 3903.4.1 Industrial ovens. The use of industrial ovens shall comply with Chapter 30 3903.5 Use of flammable and combustible liquids. The use of flammable and combustible hquids for liquid extraction processes where the liquid is boiled, distilled or evaporated shall be located within a hazardous exhaust fume hood, rated for exhausting flammable vapors Electrical equipment used within the hazardous exhaust fume hood shall be rated for use in flammable atmospheres Heating of flammable or combus- tible liquids over an open flame is prolubited Exception: The use of a heating element not rated for flammable atmospheres, where documentation from the manufacture, or approved testing laboratory indicates the element is rated for heating of flammable liquids 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gases shall not be released to the atmosphere except where released in accordance with Section 7 3 of NFPA 58 SECTION 3904 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 3904.1 General requirements. Systems and equipment used with the processing and extraction of oils and products from plants shall comply with Sections 3904 2 through 3904 4 and 5003 2, and other applicable provisions of this code, the International Building Code and the International Mechani- cal Code 3904.2 Systems and equipment. Systems or equipment used for the extraction of oils from plant material shall be listed or approved for the specific use If the system used for extraction of oils and products from plant material is not listed, the system shall be reviewed by a registered design professional The registered design professional shall review and consider any information provided by the system's designer or manufacturer For systems and equipment not listed for the specific use, a technical report in accordance with Section 3904 3 shall be prepared and submitted to the 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 343 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢x1ooe17— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES fire code official for review and approval The firm or indi- vidual preparing the technical report shall be approved by the fire code official prior to performing the analysis 3904.3 Technical report. A technical report, reviewed and approved by the fire code official as required by Section 3904 2, is required prior to the equipment being located or installed at the facility The report shall be prepared by a reg- istered design professional or other professional approved by the fire code official 3904.3.1 Report content. The technical report shall con- tain all of the following 1 Manufacturer information 2 Preparer of record of the technical report 3 Date of review and report revision history 4 Signature page, including all of the following 4 1 Author of the report 4 2 Date of report 4 3 Date and signature of registered design professional of record performing the design or peer review 5 Model number of the item evaluated If the equip- ment is provided with a serial number, the serial number shall be included for verification at the time of site inspection 6 Methodology of the design or peer review process used to determine minimum safety requirements Methodology shall consider the basis of design, and shall include a code analysis and code path to demonstrate whether specific codes or standards are applicable 7 Equipment description A list of every component and subassembly, such as fittings, hose, quick dis- connects, gauges, site glass, gaskets, valves, pumps, vessels, containers and switches, of the system or equipment, indicating the manufacturer, model number, material and solvent compatibility Manufacturer's data sheets shall be provided 8 A general flow schematic or general process flow diagram of the process Post -processing or winter- ization shall be included in this diagram Primary components of the process equipment shall be identified and match the equipment list required in Item 7 Operating temperatures, pressures and sol- vent state of matter shall be identified in each pri- mary step or component A piping and instrumentation diagram (PID or P&ID) shall be provided 9 Analysis of the vessel(s) if pressurized beyond standard atmospheric pressure Analysis shall include purchased and fabricated components 10 Structural analysis for the frame system support - mg the equipment 11 Process safety analysis of the extraction system, from the introduction of raw product to the end of the extraction process 12 Comprehensive process hazard analysis consider - mg failure modes and points of failure throughout the process The process hazard analysis shall include a review of emergency procedure informa- tion provided by the manufacturer of the equip- ment or process and not that of the facility, building or room 13 Review of the assembly instructions, operational and maintenance manuals provided by the manu- facturer 14 List of references used in the analysis 3904.4 Site inspection. Prior to operation of the extraction equipment, where required by the fire code official, the engi- neer of record or approved professional, as approved in Sec- tion 3904 2, shall inspect the site of the extraction process once equipment has been installed for compliance with the technical report and the building analysis The engineer of record or approved professional shall provide a report of findings and observations of the site inspection to the fire code official prior to the approval of the extraction process The field inspection report authored by the engineer of record shall include the serial number of the equipment used in the process and shall confirm that the equipment installed is the same model and type of equipment identified in the technical report SECTION 3905 SAFETY SYSTEMS 3905.1 Gas detection. For extraction processes utilizing flammable gases as solvents, a continuous gas detection sys- tem shall be provided The gas detection threshold shall be not greater than 25 percent of the lower explosive lnnit/lower flammability limit (LEL/LFL) of the materials 3905.1.1 System design. The flammable gas detection system shall be listed or approved and shall be calibrated to the types of fuels or gases used for the extraction pro- cess The gas detection system shall be designed to acti- vate when the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the LFL 3905.1.2 Gas detection system components. Gas detec- tion system control units shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 864 or UL 2017 Gas detectors shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2075 for use with the gases and vapors being detected 3905.1.3 Operation. Activation of the gas detection sys- tem shall result in all the following 1 Initiation of distinct audible and visual alarm signals in the extraction room 2 Deactivation of all heating systems located in the extraction room 3 Activation of the mechanical ventilation system, where the system is interlocked with gas detection 344 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Co Oo'EIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I (firill RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES 3905.1.4 Failure of the gas detection system. Failure of the gas detection system shall result in the deactivation of the heating system, activation of the mechanical ventila- tion system where the system is interlocked with the gas detection system, and initiation of a trouble signal to sound in an approved location 3905.1.5 Interlocks. Electrical components within the extraction room shall be interlocked with the gas detection system Activation of the gas detection system shall dis- able all light switches and electrical outlets 3905.2 Emergency shutoff. Extraction processes utilizing gaseous hydrocarbon -based solvents shall be provided with emergency shutoff systems in accordance with Section 5803 1 3 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 345 I 11 1 CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 346 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTERS 40 through 49 RESERVED 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® 347 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6 Nomb6*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)pucrvant to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No(wN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 348 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part V—Hazardous Materials CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 50 contains the general requirements for all hazardous materials in all occupancies Hazardous materials are defined as those that pose an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of operating or emergency personnel, the public and the environment if not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use, disposal or transportation The general provi- sions of this chapter are intended to be companion provisions with the specific requirements of Chapters 51 through 67 regarding a given haz- ardous material Also, Sections 414 and 415 of the International Building Code° contain construction requirements related to the storage and use of such materials SECTION 5001 GENERAL 5001.1 Scope. Prevention, control and mitigation of danger- ous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and han- dling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter This chapter shall apply to all hazardous materials, includ- ing those materials regulated elsewhere in this code, except that where specific requirements are provided in other chap- ters, those specific requirements shall apply in accordance with the applicable chapter Where a material has multiple hazards, all hazards shall be addressed Exceptions: 1 In retail or wholesale sales occupancies, the quan- tities of medicines, foodstuff or consumer products and cosmetics containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water -miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable shall not be limited, provided that such materials are packaged in individual containers not exceed- ing 13 gallons (5 L) 2 Quantities of alcoholic beverages in retail or wholesale sales occupancies shall not be limited providing the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1 3 gallons (5 L) 3 Application and release of pesticide and agricul- tural products and materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications where applied in accor- dance with the manufacturers' instructions and label directions 4 The off -site transportation of hazardous materials where in accordance with Department of Trans- portation (DOTn) regulations 5 Building materials not otherwise regulated by this code 6 Refrigeration systems (see Section 605) 7 Stationary storage battery systems regulated by Section 1206 2 8 The display, storage, sale or use of fireworks and explosives in accordance with Chapter 56 9 Corrosives utilized in personal and household products in the manufacturers' original consumer packaging in Group M occupancies 10 The storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks 11 The use of wall -mounted dispensers containing alcohol -based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids where in accordance with Section 5705 5 5001.1.1 Waiver. The provisions of this chapter are waived where the fire code official determines that such enforcement is preempted by other codes, statutes or ordi- nances The details of any action granting such a waiver shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency 5001.2 Material classification. Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances defined as such in this code Definitions of hazardous materials shall apply to all hazard- ous materials, including those materials regulated elsewhere in this code 5001.2.1 Mixtures. Mixtures shall be classified in accor- dance with hazards of the mixture as a whole Mixtures of hazardous materials shall be classified in accordance with nationally recognized reference standards, by an approved qualified organization, individual, or Safety Data Sheet (SDS), or by other approved methods 5001.2.2 Hazard categories. Hazardous materials shall be classified according to hazard categories The categories include materials regulated by this chapter and materials regulated elsewhere in this code 5001.2.2.1 Physical hazards. The material categories listed in this section are classified as physical hazards 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 349 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme Oo,dwood om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *1 00817D2 01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^®Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO,Pepeodomo,o by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo¢ odympyncg and Nyodwg LIRISed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS A material with a primary classification as a physical als shall be designed, installed and maintained to hazard can also pose a health hazard ensure that they reliably operate as intended 1 Explosives and blasting agents 2 Combustible liquids 3 Flammable solids, liquids and gases 4 Organic peroxide solids or liquids 5 Oxidizer, solids or liquids 6 Oxidizing gases 7 Pyrophoric solids, liquids or gases 8 Unstable (reactive) solids, liquids or gases 9 Water -reactive materials solids or liquids 10 Cryogenicfluids 5001.2.2.2 Health hazards. The material categories listed in this section are classified as health hazards A material with a primary classification as a health haz- ard can also pose a physical hazard 1 Highly toxic and toxic materials 2 Corrosive materials 5001.3 Performance -based design alternative. Where approved by the fire code official, buildings and facilities where hazardous materials are stored, used or handled shall be permitted to comply with this section as an alternative to compliance with the other requirements set forth in this chap- ter and Chapters 51 through 67 5001.3.1 Objective. The objective of Section 50013 is to protect people and property from the consequences of unauthorized discharge, fires or explosions involving haz- ardous materials 5001.3.2 Functional statements. Performance -based design alternatives are based on the following functional statements 1 Provide safeguards to minimize the risk of unwanted releases, fires or explosions involving hazardous materials 2 Provide safeguards to minimize the consequences of an unsafe condition involving hazardous materials during normal operations and in the event of an abnormal condition 5001.3.3 Performance requirements. Where safeguards, systems, documentation, written plans or procedures, audits, process hazards analysis, mitigation measures, engineering controls or construction features are required by Sections 5001 3 3 1 through 5001 3 3 18, the details of the design alternative shall be subject to approval by the fire code official The details of actions granting the use of the design alternatives shall be recorded and entered in the files of the jurisdiction 5001.3.3.1 Properties of hazardous materials. The physical- and health -hazard properties of hazardous materials on site shall be known and shall be made readily available to employees, neighbors and the fire code official 5001.3.3.2 Reliability of equipment and operations. Equipment and operations involving hazardous materi- 5001.3.3.3 Prevention of unintentional reaction or release. Safeguards shall be provided to minimize the risk of an unintentional reaction or release that could endanger people or property 5001.3.3.4 Spill mitigation. Spill containment systems or means to render a spill harmless to people or prop- erty shall be provided where a spill is determined to be a plausible event and where such an event would endanger people or property 5001.3.3.5 Ignition hazards. Safeguards shall be pro- vided to minimize the risk of exposing combustible hazardous materials to unintended sources of ignition 5001.3.3.6 Protection of hazardous materials. Safe- guards shall be provided to minimize the risk of expos- ing hazardous materials to a fire or physical damage whereby such exposure could endanger or lead to the endangerment of people or property 5001.3.3.7 Exposure hazards. Safeguards shall be pro- vided to minimize the risk of and limit damage from a fire or explosion involving explosive hazardous materi- als whereby such fire or explosion could endanger or lead to the endangerment of people or property 5001.3.3.8 Detection of gas or vapor release. Where a release of hazardous materials gas or vapor would cause immediate harm to persons or property, means of mitigating the dangerous effects of a release shall be provided 5001.3.3.9 Reliable power source. Where a power supply is relied on to prevent or control an emergency condition that could endanger people or property, the power supply shall be from a reliable source 5001.3.3.10 Ventilation. Where ventilation is neces- sary to limit the risk of creating an emergency condi- tion resulting from normal or abnormal operations, means of ventilation shall be provided 5001.3.3.11 Process hazard analyses. Process hazard analyses shall be conducted to ensure reasonably the protection of people and property from dangerous con- ditions involving hazardous materials 5001.3.3.12 Prestartup safety review. Written docu- mentation of prestartup safety review procedures shall be developed and enforced to ensure that operations are initiated in a safe manner The process of developing and updating such procedures shall involve the partici- pation of affected employees 5001.3.3.13 Operating and emergency procedures. Written documentation of operating procedures and procedures for emergency shut down shall be devel- oped and enforced to ensure that operations are con- ducted in a safe manner The process of developing and updating such procedures shall involve the participa- tion of affected employees 5001.3.3.14 Management of change. A written plan for management of change shall be developed and 350 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS enforced The process of developing and updating the plan shall involve the participation of affected employ- ees 5001.3.3.15 Emergency plan. A written emergency plan shall be developed to ensure that proper actions are taken in the event of an emergency, and the plan shall be followed if an emergency condition occurs The process of developing and updating the plan shall involve the participation of affected employees 5001.3.3.16 Accident procedures. Written procedures for investigation and documentation of accidents shall be developed, and accidents shall be investigated and documented in accordance with these procedures 5001.3.3.17 Consequence analysis. Where an acciden- tal release of hazardous materials could endanger peo- ple or property, either on or off -site, an analysis of the expected consequences of a plausible release shall be performed and utilized in the analysis and selection of active and passive hazard mitigation controls 5001.3.3.18 Safety audits. Safety audits shall be con- ducted on a periodic basis to verify compliance with the requirements of this section 5001.4 Retail and wholesale storage and display. For retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials in Group M occupancies and storage in Group S occupancies, see Section 5003 11 5001.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 Where required by the fire code official, perm ittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use or han- dling facility Such application shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of hazardous materials The fire code official is authorized to require that the application be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001 63 5001.5.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) The HMIAP shall include a facility site plan designating the following 1 Access to each storage and use area 2 Location of emergency equipment 3 Location where liaison will meet emergency responders 4 Facility evacuation meeting point locations 5 The general purpose of other areas within the build - mg 6 Location of all above -ground and underground tanks and their appurtenances including, but not limited to, sumps, vaults, below -grade treatment systems and piping 7 The hazard classes in each area 8 Locations of all control areas and Group H occu- pancies 9 Emergency exits 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (11MIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include an HMIS, such as Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III, Tier II Report or other approved state- ment The HMI shall include the following information 1 Productname 2 Component 3 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number 4 Location where stored or used 5 Container size 6 Hazard classification 7 Amount in storage 8 Amount in use -closed systems 9 Amount in use -open systems 5001.6 Facility closure. Facilities shall be placed out of ser- vice in accordance with Sections 50016 1 through 5001 6 3 5001.6.1 Temporarily out -of -service facilities. Facilities that are temporarily out of service shall continue to main- tain a permit and be monitored and inspected 5001.6.2 Permanently out -of -service facilities. Facili- ties for which a permit is not kept current or is not moni- tored and inspected on a regular basis shall be deemed to be permanently out of service and shall be closed in an appraved manner Where required by the fire code official, permittees shall apply for approval to close permanently storage, use or handling facilities The fire code official is authorized to require that such application be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 50016 3 5001.6.3 Facility closure plan. Where a facility closure plan is required in accordance with Section 5001 5 to ter- mmate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials, it shall be submitted to the fire code official not less than 30 days prior to facility closure The plan shall demonstrate that hazardous materials that are stored, dis- pensed, handled or used in the facility will be transported, disposed of or reused in a manner that eliminates the need for further maintenance and any threat to public health and safety SECTION 5002 DEFINITIONS 5002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined m Chap- ter 2 BOILING POINT. CEILING LIMIT. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 351 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS E* CHEMICAL. CHEMICAL NAME. CLOSED CONTAINER. CONTAINER. CONTROL AREA. CYLINDER. DAY BOX. DEFLAGRATION. DESIGN PRESSURE. DETACHED BUILDING. DISPENSING. EXCESS FLOW CONTROL. EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE. EXPLOSION. FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES. GAS CABINET. GAS ROOM. HANDLING. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. HEALTH HAZARD. IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (IDLH). INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. LIQUID. LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL). LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL). MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CON- TROL AREA. NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (NTP). OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL). PESTICIDE. PHYSICAL HAZARD. PRESSURE VESSEL. SAFETY CAN. SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS). SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. SEGREGATED. SOLID. STORAGE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. SYSTEM. TANK, ATMOSPHERIC. TANK, PORTABLE. TANK, STATIONARY. TANK VEHICLE. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE. USE (MATERIAL). VAPOR PRESSURE. SECTION 5003 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5003.1 Scope. The storage, use and handling of all hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this section 5003.1.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area. The maximum allowable quantity per control area shall be as specified in Tables 50031 l(1) through 5003 1 1(4) For retail and wholesale storage and display in Group M occupancies and Group S storage, see Section 5003 11 5003.1.2 Conversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and where the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the fire code official, a conversion factor of 10 pounds per gallon (1 2 kg/L) shall be used 5003.1.3 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area. The storage, use and han- dling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indi- cated in Tables 5003 1 1(1) through 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003 5003.1.4 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of hazard- ous materials in quantities exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003 1 l(1) through 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with this chapter 5003.2 Systems, equipment and processes. Systems, equip- ment and processes utilized for storage, dispensing, use or handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 2 1 through 5003 2 9 5003.2.1 Design and construction of containers, cylin- ders and tanks. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with approved standards Containers, cylinders, tanks and other means used for containment of hazardous materials shall be of an approved type Pressure vessels not meeting DOTn requirements for transportation shall comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 5003.2.2 Piping, tubing, valves and fittings. Piping, tub- ing, valves, and fittings conveying hazardous materials shall be designed and installed in accordance with ASME B31 or other approved standards, and shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5003 2 2 1 and 5003 2 2 2 352 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynEbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET) p,,b,Mt to I ( S 1,,® Ag,,v ,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,00.m�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboem,,Ooossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS j y J O�p C Q Q O O 0 O Q O N N Q Q N Q Q 0 0 S Q 'z' z to W z Ci zz z to z W Jpl� g oo"oz f N N Z a a O y ha 'o C SO M O 0 Q Q Q Q N N ti Q Q N Q Q Q Q i/l N O L a U SO SO (n SW r N o =o� W O z z N Q z Q viz z z Ml fn Ni z N J rn�n fn O O 0 O J U W N z oo ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ NN o¢N¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ o�� wo z z z 'n zoz z z z SO 00 u � �¢ Q Q Q Q a Q Q Q Q Q u w :i z z �m Q z "F ���z�z z� z SO m eSO �. 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E E CY � o `o 358 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C',gbt@2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awsed by HDO,, Van Cm,(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817Ott. 01 JoK 15, f DO oc DI AM(PET)mt to S I ( I,® AffiemoKta L, IcC NoUth,T,odomo,, m Muth, gAodomo,, by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem,Ood Stgh—,od,,o,,ygand Mwodmgp,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHORIVED RBP ROD VCI ION OR DISI RIB VTIO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 5003.2.2.1 Design and construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazard- ous materials shall be in accordance with the following 1 Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related com- ponents shall be designed and fabricated from materials that are compatible with the material to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressure, struc- tural and seismic stress and exposure to which they are subject 2 Piping and tubing shall be identified in accor- dance with ASME A13 1 to indicate the material conveyed Manual valves or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing and pro- vided with ready access at the following loca- tions 3 1 The point of use 3 2 The tank, cylinder or bulk source 4 Manual emergency shutoff valves and controls for remotely activated emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall have access clearly visible and indicated by means of a sign 5 Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided where the backflow of hazardous mate- rials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materi- als Exceptions: 1 Piping for inlet connections designed to pre- ventbackflow 2 Piping for pressure relief devices 5003.2.2.2 Additional regulations for supply piping for health -hazard materials. Supply piping and tub- ing for gases and liquids having a health -hazard rank- ing of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall be in accordance with ASME B31 3 and the following 1 Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic, toxic or highly volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded, threaded or flanged connections throughout except for con- nections located within a ventilated enclosure if the material is a gas, or an approved method of drainage or containment is provided for connec- tions if the material is a liquid 2 Piping and tubing shall not be located within cor- ridors, within any portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire -resistance -rated construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as Group H occupancies Exception: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors and the floor or roof above or in concealed spaces above other occu- pancies where installed in accordance with Section 415 11 6 4 of the International Building Code for Group H-5 occupancies 5003.2.3 Equipment, machinery and alarms. Equip- ment, machinery and required detection and alarm systems associated with the use, storage or handling of hazardous materials shall be listed or approved 5003.2.4 Installation of tanks. Installation of tanks shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 2 4 1 through 5003242 1 5003.2.4.1 Underground tanks. Underground tanks used for the storage of liquid hazardous materials shall be provided with secondary containment In lieu of pro- viding secondary containment for an underground tank, an above -ground tank in an underground vault comply- ing with Section 5704 2 8 shall be permitted 5003.2.4.2 Above -ground tanks. Above -ground sta- tionary tanks used for the storage of hazardous materi- als shall be located and protected in accordance with the requirements for outdoor storage of the particular material involved Exception: Above -ground tanks that are installed in vaults complying with Section 5303 16 or 5704 2 8 shall not be required to comply with location and protection requirements for outdoor storage 5003.2.4.2.1 Marking. Above -ground stationary tanks shall be marked as required by Section 5003 5 5003.2.5 Empty containers and tanks. Empty containers and tanks previously used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be free from residual material and vapor as defined by DOTn, the Resource Conservation and Recov- ery Act (RCRA) or other regulating authority or main- tained as specified for the storage of hazardous material 5003.2.6 Maintenance. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 2 3, equipment, machinery and required detection and alarm systems associated with hazardous materials shall be maintained in an operable condition Defective containers, cylinders and tanks shall be removed from service, repaired or disposed of in an approved man- ner Defective equipment or machinery shall be removed from service and repaired or replaced Required detection and alarm systems shall be replaced or repaired where defective 5003.2.6.1 Tanks out of service for 90 days. Station- ary tanks not used for a period of 90 days shall be prop- erly safeguarded or removed in an approved manner Such tanks shall have the fill line, gauge opening and pump connection secured against tampering Vent lines shall be properly maintained 5003.2.6.1.1 Return to service. Tanks that are to be placed back in service shall be tested in an approved manner 5003.2.6.2 Defective containers and tanks. Defective containers and tanks shall be removed from service, repaired in accordance with approved standards or dis- posed of in an approved manner 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 359 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 5003.2.7 Liquid -level limit control. Atmospheric tanks having a capacity greater than 500 gallons (1893 L) and that contain hazardous material liquids shall be equipped with a liquid -level lnnit control or other approved means to prevent overfilling of the tank 5003.2.8 Seismic protection. Machinery and equipment utilizing hazardous materials shall be braced and anchored in accordance with the seismic design requirements of the International Building Code for the seismic design category in which the machinery or equipment is classified 5003.2.9 Testing. The equipment, devices and systems listed in Section 5003 2 9 1 shall be tested at the time of installation and at one of the intervals listed in Section 5003 2 9 2 Records of the tests conducted or maintenance performed shall be maintained in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 108 3 Exceptions: 1 Periodic testing shall not be required where approved written documentation is provided star - mg that testing will damage the equipment, device or system and the equipment, device or system is maintained as specified by the manu- facturer 2 Periodic testing shall not be required for equip- ment, devices and systems that fall in a fail-safe manner 3 Periodic testing shall not be required for equip- ment, devices and systems that self -diagnose and report trouble Records of the self -diagnosis and trouble reporting shall be made available to the fire code official. 4 Periodic testing shall not be required if system activation occurs during the required test cycle for the components activated during the test cycle 5 Approved maintenance in accordance with Sec- tion 5003 2 6 that is performed not less than annually or in accordance with an approved schedule shall be allowed to meet the testing requirements set forth in Sections 5003 2 9 1 and 5003292 5003.2.9.1 Equipment, devices and systems requir- ing testing. The following equipment, systems and devices shall be tested in accordance with Sections 5003 2 9 and 5003 2 9 2 1 Gas detection systems, alarms and automatic emergency shutoff valves required by Section 6004 2 2 10 for highly toxic and toxic gases 2 Limit control systems for liquid level, tempera- ture and pressure required by Sections 5003 2 7, 5004 8 and 5005 1 4 3 Emergency alarm systems and supervision required by Sections 5004 9 and 5005 4 4 4 Monitoring and supervisory systems required by Sections 5004 10 and 5005 1 6 5 Manually activated shutdown controls required by Section 6403 1 1 1 for compressed gas sys- tems conveying pyrophoric gases 5003.2.9.2 Testing frequency. The equipment, sys- tems and devices listed in Section 5003 2 9 1 shall be tested at one of the following frequencies 1 Not less than annually 2 In accordance with the approved manufacturer's requirements 3 In accordance with approved recognized industry standards 4 In accordance with an approved schedule 5003.3 Release of hazardous materials. Hazardous materi- als in any quantity shall not be released into a sewer, storm dram, ditch, drainage canal, creek, stream, river, lake or tidal waterway or on the ground, sidewalk, street, highway or into the atmosphere Exceptions: 1 The release or emission of hazardous materials is allowed where in compliance with federal, state or local governmental agencies, regulations or permits 2 The release of pesticides is allowed where used in accordance with registered label directions 3 The release of fertilizer and soil amendments is allowed where used in accordance with manufac- turer's specifications 5003.3.1 Unauthorized discharges. In the event hazard- ous materials are released in quantities reportable under state, federal or local regulations, the fire code official shall be notified and the following procedures required in accordance with Sections 5003 3 1 1 through 5003 3 1 4 5003.3.1.1 Records. Records of the unauthorized dis- charge of hazardous materials by the perm ittee shall be maintained 5003.3.1.2 Preparation. Provisions shall be made for controlling and mitigating unauthorized discharges 5003.3.1.3 Control. Where an unauthorized discharge caused by primary container failure is discovered, the involved primary container shall be repaired or removed from service 5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup. The person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized dis- charge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, without cost to the jurisdic- tion Where deemed necessary by the fire code official, cleanup can be initiated by the fire department or by an authorized individual or firm Costs associated with such cleanup shall be home by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized dis- charge 5003.4 Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be readily available on the premises for hazardous materials regulated by this chapter Where a hazardous substance is 360 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS developed in a laboratory, available information shall be doc- umented Exception: Designated hazardous waste 5003.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identifica- tion signs as specified in NFPA 704 for the specific material contained shall be placed on stationary containers and above- ground tanks and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations des- ignated by the fire code official 5003.5.1 Markings. Individual containers, cartons or packages shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in an approved manner Rooms or cabinets containing com- pressed gases shall be conspicuously labeled COM- PRESSED GAS 5003.6 Signs. Signs and markings required by Sections 5003 5 and 5003 5 1 shall not be obscured or removed, shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code, shall be durable, and the size, color and lettering shall be approved 5003.7 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall comply with Sections 5003 7 1 through 5003 7 3 5003.7.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited and "No Smoking" signs provided as follows 1 In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dispensed or used in open systems in amounts requiring a permit in accordance with Sec- tion 5001 5 2 Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage, dis- pensing or open use areas 3 Facilities or areas within facilities that have been designated as totally "no smoking" shall have "No Smoking" signs placed at all entrances to the facility or area Designated areas within such facilities where smoking is permitted either permanently or temporarily, shall be identified with signs designat- mg that smoking is permitted in these areas only 4 In rooms or areas where flammable or combustible hazardous materials are stored, dispensed or used Signs required by this section shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code and shall comply with Section 310 5003.7.2 Open flames. Open flames and high -temperature devices shall not be used in a manner that creates a hazard- ous condition and shall be listed for use with the hazard- ous materials stored or used 5003.7.3 Industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks used in areas designated as hazardous (classified) loca- tions shall be in accordance with Section 309 2 5003.8 Construction requirements. Buildings, control areas, enclosures and cabinets for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 1 through 5003 8 7 2 5003.8.1 Buildings. Buildings, or portions thereof, in which hazardous materials are stored, handled or used shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 5003.8.2 Required detached buildings. Group H occu- pancies containing quantities of hazardous materials in excess of those set forth in Table 5003 8 2 shall be in detached buildings 5003.8.3 Control areas. Control areas shall comply with Sections 5003 8 3 1 through 5003 8 3 5 3 Exception: Higher education laboratories in accor- dance with Chapter 38 of this code and Section 428 of the International Building Code 5003.8.3.1 Construction requirements. Control areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Interna- tional Builckng Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both 5003.8.3.2 Percentage of maximum allowable quan- tities. The percentage of maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials per control area allowed at each story within a building shall be in accordance with Table 5003 8 3 2 5003.8.3.3 Number. The maximum number of control areas per floor within a building shall be in accordance with Table 5003 8 3 2 5003.8.3.4 Fire -resistance -rating requirements. The required fire -resistance rating for fire barriers shall be in accordance with Table 5003 8 3 2 The floor assem- bly of the control area and the construction supporting the floor of the control area shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Exception: The floor assembly of the control area and the construction supporting the floor of the con- trol area is allowed to be 1-hour fire -resistance rated in buildings of Types IIA, IIIA, IV and VA I construction, provided that both of the following conditions exist 1 The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 2 The building is three stories or less above grade plane 5003.8.3.5 Hazardous materials in Group M display and storage areas and in Group S storage areas. Hazardous materials located in Group M and Group S occupancies shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 3 5 1 through 5003 8 3 5 3 5003.8.3.5.1 Nonflammable solids and nonflam- mable and noncombustible liquids. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials allowed within a single control area of a Group M display and storage area or a Group S storage area is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantities per con- trol area specified in Tables 50031l(1) and 5003 1 1(2) without classifying the building or use as 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 361 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS a Group H occupancy, provided that the materials are displayed and stored in accordance with Section 5003 11 5003.8.3.5.2 Flammable and combustible liquids. In Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses, indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area as indicated in Table 5704 3 4 1, provided that the materials are displayed and stored in accordance with Chapter 57 5003.8.3.5.3 Aerosols. The maximum quantity of aerosol products in Group M occupancy retail dis- play areas, storage areas adjacent to retail display areas and retail storage areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 51 5003.8.4 Gas rooms. Where a gas room is used to increase the maximum allowable quantity per control area or provided to comply with the provisions of Chapter 60, the gas room shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 4 1 and 5003 8 4 2 TABLE 5003.8.2 DETACHED BUILDING REQUIRED A DETACHED BUILDING IS REQUIRED WHERE THE QUANTITY OF MATERIAL EXCEEDS THAT LISTED HEREIN Material Class Solids and liquids (tons)' b Gases (cubic feet)' Division 1 1 Maximum Allowable Quantity Division 12 Maximum Allowable Quantity Division 13 Maximum Allowable Quantity Explosives Division 14 Maximum Allowable Quantity Not Applicable Division 1 4` 1 Division 15 Maximum Allowable Quantity Division 16 Maximum Allowable Quantity Oxidizers Class 4 Maximum Allowable Quantity Maximum Allowable Quantity Unstable (reachves) detonable Class 3 or 4 Maximum Allowable Quantity Maximum Allowable Quantity Oxidizer, liquids and solids Class 3 1,200 Not Applicable Class 2 2,000 Detonable Maximum Allowable Quantity Organic peroxides Class I Maximum Allowable Quantity Not Applicable Class II 25 Class III 50 Unstable (reachves) nondetomble Class 3 1 2,, 00 Class 2 25 1Q000 Water reachves Class 3 Class 2 1 Not Applicable Pyrophonc gases Not Applicable Not Applicable 2,000 For SI 1 pound= 0 454 kg, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m', 1 ton = 2000 Ibs = 907 2 kg a For materials that are detonable, the distance to other buildings or lot Imes shall be in accordance with Section 415 6 of the International Building Code or Chapter 56 based on the trinitrotoluene (TNT) equivalence of the material, whichever is greater b "Maximum Allowable Quantity' means the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) c Limited to Division 14 materials and articles, including uncles packaged for shipment, that are not regulated as an explosive under Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations, or unpackaged articles used in process operations that do not propagate a detonation or deflagration between articles, providing the net explosive weight of individual articles does not exceed 1 pound TABLE 5003.8.3.2 DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS STORY PERCENTAGE OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA' NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS PER STORY FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING FOR FIRE BARRIERS IN HOURS° Higher than 9 5 1 2 7-9 5 2 2 6 125 2 2 5 125 2 2 Above grade plane 4 125 2 2 3 50 2 1 2 75 3 1 1 100 4 1 1 75 3 1 Below grade plane 2 50 2 1 Lower than2 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed a Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2), with all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables b Separation shall include fire barriers and horizontal assemblies as necessary to provide separation from other portions of the building 362 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 sir AM (GET) mt to r I (MPTITrITTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoam Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemdmho[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 5003.8.4.1 Construction. Gas rooms shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system. Gas rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the bwldmg in accor- dance with the requirements of the International Build- ing Code based on the occupancy group into which it has been classified 5003.8.4.2 Ventilation system. The ventilation system for gas rooms shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area Highly toxic and toxic gases shall also comply with Section 6004 2 2 6 The ventilation system shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. 5003.8.5 Exhausted enclosures. Where an exhausted enclosure is used to increase maximum allowable quan- tity per control area or where the location of hazardous materials in exhausted enclosures is provided to comply with the provisions of Chapter 60, the exhausted enclo- sure shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 5 1 through 5003 8 5 3 5003.8.5.1 Construction. Exhausted enclosures shall be of noncombustible construction 5003.8.5.2 Ventilation. Exhausted enclosures shall be provided with an exhaust ventilation system The venti- lation system for exhausted enclosures shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area Ventilation systems used for highly toxic and toxic gases shall also comply with Items 1, 2 and 3 of Section 6004 1 3 The ventilation system shall be installed in accordance with the Inter- national Mechanical Code 5003.8.5.3 Fire -extinguishing system. Exhausted enclosures where flammable materials are used shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Chapter 9 5003.8.6 Gas cabinets. Where a gas cabinet is used to increase the maximum allowable quantity per control area or where the location of compressed gases in gas cabinets is provided to comply with the provisions of Chapter 60, the gas cabinet shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 6 1 through 5003 8 6 3 5003.8.6.1 Construction. Gas cabinets shall be con- structed with the following 1 Not less than 0 097-mch (2 5 mm) (No 12 gage) steel 2 Self -closing limited access ports or noncombusti- ble windows to give access to equipment con- trols 3 Self -closing doors 4 Interiors treated, coated or constructed of materi- als that are compatible with the hazardous materi- als stored Such treatment, coating or construction shall include the entire interior of the cabinet 5003.8.6.2 Ventilation. Gas cabinets shall be provided with an exhaust ventilation system The ventilation sys- tem for gas cabinets shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area Ventilation systems used for highly toxic and toxic gases shall also comply with Items 1, 2 and 3 of Section 6004 1 2 The ventilation system shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 5003.8.6.3 Maximum number of cylinders per gas cabinet. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed three 5003.8.7 Hazardous materials storage cabinets. Where storage cabinets are used to increase maximum allowable quantity per control area or to comply with this chapter, such cabinets shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 8 7 1 and 5003 8 7 2 5003.8.7.1 Construction. The interior of cabinets shall be treated, coated or constructed of materials that are nonreactive with the hazardous material stored Such treatment, coating or construction shall include the entire interior of the cabinet Cabinets shall either be listed in accordance with UL 1275 as suitable for the intended storage or constructed in accordance with the following Cabinets shall be of steel having a thickness of not less than 0 0478 inch (1 2 mm) (No 18 gage) The cabinet, including the door, shall be double walled with a 1'/z mch (38 mm) airspace between the walls Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tight fitting Doors shall be well fitted, self -closing and equipped with a self -latching device 2 The bottoms of cabinets utilized for the storage of liquids shall be liquid tight to a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) Electrical equipment and devices within cabinets used for the storage of hazardous gases or liquids shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 5003.8.7.2 Warning markings. Cabinets shall be clearly identified in an approved manner with red let- ters on a contrasting background to read HAZARDOUSKEEPFIRE AWAY 5003.9 General safety precautions. General precautions for the safe storage, handling or care of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 9 1 through 5003 9 10 5003.9.1 Personnel training and written procedures. Persons responsible for the operation of areas in which hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, handled or used shall be familiar with the chemical nature of the materials and the appropriate mitigating actions necessary in the event of fire, leak or spill 5003.9.1.1 Fire department liaison. Responsible per- sons shall be designated and trained to be liaison per- sonnel to the fire department These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses and identifying the locations where hazard- ous materials are located, and shall have access to Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in the site's emergency response procedures 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 363 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 5003.9.2 Security. Storage, dispensing, use and handling areas shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safe- guarded in a manner approved by the fire code official 5003.9.3 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect storage tanks and connected piping, valves and fittings, dispensing areas, and use areas subject to vehicular damage in accor- dance with Section 312 5003.9.4 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 5003.9.5 Static accumulation. Where processes or condi- tions exist where a flammable mixture could be ignited by static electricity, means shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of a static charge 5003.9.6 Protection from light Materials that are sensi- tive to light shall be stored in containers designed to pro- tect them from such exposure 5003.9.7 Shock padding. Materials that are shock sensi- tive shall be padded, suspended or otherwise protected against accidental dislodgement and dislodgement during seismic activity 5003.9.8 Separation of incompatible materials. Incom- patible materials in storage and storage of materials that are incompatible with materials in use shall be separated where the stored materials are in containers having a capacity of more than 5 pounds (2 kg), 0 5 gallon (2 L) or any amount of compressed gases Separation shall be accomplished by 1 Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) 2 Isolating incompatible materials in storage by a noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material 3 Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous material storage cabinets 4 Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Sections 5003 8 5 and 5003 8 6 Materials that are incompatible shall not be stored within the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure 5003.9.9 Shelf storage. Shelving shall be of substantial construction, and shall be braced and anchored in accor- dance with the seismic design requirements of the Interna- tional Builckng Code for the seismic zone in which the material is located Shelving shall be treated, coated or constructed of materials that are compatible with the haz- ardous materials stored Shelves shall be provided with a lip or guard where used for the storage of individual con- tainers Shelf storage of hazardous materials shall be main- tained in an orderly manner Exceptions: 1 Storage in hazardous material storage cabinets or laboratory furniture specifically designed for such use 2 Storage of hazardous materials in amounts not requiring a permit in accordance with Section 5001 5 5003.9.10 Safety cans. Safety cans shall be fisted inaccor- dance with UL 30 where used to increase the maximum allowable quantities per control area of flammable or combustible liquids in accordance with Table 5003 1 1(1) Safety cans listed in accordance with UL 1313 are allowed for flammable and combustible liquids where not used to increase the maximum allowable quantities per control area and for other hazardous material liquids in accor- dance with the listing 5003.10 Handling and transportation. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 2, the handling and transporta- tion of hazardous materials in corridors or enclosures for stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 10 1 through 5003 10 3 6 5003.10.1 Valve protection. Hazardous material gas con- tainers, cylinders and tanks in transit shall have their pro- tective caps in place Containers, cylinders and tanks of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall have their valve outlets capped or plugged with an approved closure device in accordance with Chapter 53 5003.10.2 Carts and trucks required. Liquids in contain- ers exceeding 5 gallons (19 L) in a corridor or enclosure for a stairway or ramp shall be transported on a cart or truck Containers of hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 and trans- ported within corridors or interior exit stairways and ramps, shall be on a cart or truck Where carts and trucks are required for transporting hazardous materials, they shall be in accordance with Section 5003 10 3 Exceptions: 1 Two hazardous material liquid containers that are hand carried in acceptable safety carriers 2 Not more than four drums not exceeding 55 gal- lons (208 L) each that are transported by suitable drum trucks 3 Containers and cylinders of compressed gases that are transported by approved hand trucks, and containers and cylinders not exceeding 25 pounds (I I kg) that are hand carried 4 Solid hazardous materials not exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) that are transported by approved hand trucks, and a single container not exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg) that is hand carried 5003.10.3 Carts and trucks. Carts and trucks required by Section 5003 10 2 to be used to transport hazardous mate- rials shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 10 3 1 through 5003 10 3 6 5003.10.3.1 Design. Carts and trucks used to transport hazardous materials shall be designed to provide a sta- ble base for the commodities to be transported and shall have a means of restraining containers to prevent acci- 364 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS dental dislodgement Compressed gas cylinders placed on carts and trucks shall be individually restrained 5003.10.3.2 Speed -control devices. Carts and trucks shall be provided with a device that will enable the operator to control safely movement by providing stops or speed -reduction devices 5003.10.3.3 Construction. Construction materials for hazardous material carts or trucks shall be compatible with the material transported The cart or truck shall be of substantial construction 5003.10.3.4 Spill control. Carts and trucks transporting liquids shall be capable of containing a spill from the largest single container transported 5003.10.3.5 Attendance. Carts and trucks used to transport materials shall not obstruct or be left unat- tended within any part of a means of egress 5003.10.3.6 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall not be transported on the same cart or truck 5003.11 Group M storage and display and Group S stor- age. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and non- flammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single control area of a Group M occupancy, or an outdoor control area, or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy, is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable guanhty per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 where in accordance with Sections 5003 11 1 through 5003 11 3 11 5003.11.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area in Group M or S occupancies. The aggregate amount of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or non- combustible liquid hazardous materials stored and dis- played within a single control area of a Group M occupancy or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003 11 1 5003.11.2 Maximum allowable quantity per outdoor control area in Group M or S occupancies. The aggre- gate amount of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or TABLE 5003.11.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONTROLAREA IN GROUP M AND S OCCUPANCIES —NONFLAMMABLE SOLIDS, NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSd•`•l CONDITION MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA Material' Class Solids (pounds) ILiquids (gallons) A. HEALTH -HAZARD MATERIALS —NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS 1 Corrosives°` Not Applicable 9,750 975 2 Highly Tomes Not Applicable 2Of, ` 21' ` 3 Toxics°, ` Not Applicable 1,000 100 B. PHYSICAL -HAZARD MATERIALS —NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS 1 Oxidizers°, ` 4 Not Allowed Not Allowed 3 1,3509 135 2 2,250" 225 1 18,000, 1 1,800, 1 2 Unstable (Reachves)1; ` 4 Not Allowed Not Allowed 3 550 55 2 1,150 115 1 Not Limited Not Limited 3 Water Reachves 31 ` 550 55 21; ` 1,150 115 1 Not Limited Not Limited For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 gallon = 3 785 L, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m' a Hazard categories are as specified in Section 50012 2 b Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Where Note c applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively c Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent where stored in approved storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5003 8 Where Note b applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively d See Table 5003 8 3 2 for design and number of control areas e Maximum allowable quantities for other hazardous material categories shall be in accordance with Section 5003 1 f Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in outdoor control areas g Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased to 2,250 pounds where individual packages are in the original sealed containers from the manufacturer or packager and do not exceed 10 pounds each h Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased to 4,500 pounds where individual packages are in the original sealed containers from the manufacturer or packager and do not exceed 10 pounds each i Quantities are unlimited where protected by an automatic sprinkler system ) Quantities are unlimited in an outdoor control area 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 365 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored and dis- played within a single outdoor control area of a Group M occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003 11 1 5003.11.3 Storage and display. Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sections 5003 113 1 through 5003 11 3 11 5003.11.3.1 Density. Storage and display of solids shall not exceed 200 pounds per square foot (976 kg/m) of floor area actually occupied by solid merchandise Stor- age and display of liquids shall not exceed 20 gallons per square foot (0 50 L/m') of floor area actually occu- pied by liquid merchandise 5003.11.3.2 Storage and display height. Display height shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) above the fin- ished floor in display areas of Group M occupancies Storage height shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) above the finished floor in storage areas of Group M and Group S occupancies 5003.11.3.3 Container location. Individual containers less than 5 gallons (19 L) or less than 25 pounds (I I kg) shall be stored or displayed on pallets, racks or shelves 5003.11.3.4 Racks and shelves. Racks and shelves used for storage or display shall be in accordance with Section 5003 9 9 5003.11.3.5 Container type. Containers shall be approved for the intended use and identified as to their content 5003.11.3.6 Container size. Individual containers shall not exceed 100 pounds (45 kg) for solids or 10 gallons (38 L) for liquids in storage and display areas 5003.11.3.7 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall be separated in accordance with Section 500398 5003.11.3.8 Floors. Floors shall be in accordance with Section 5004 12 5003.11.3.9 Aisles. Aisles 4 feet (1219 mm) in width shall be maintained on three sides of the storage or dis- play area 5003.11.3.10 Signs. Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 5003 5 5003.11.3.11 Storage plan. A storage plan illustrating the intended storage arrangement, including the loca- tion and dimensions of aisles, and storage racks shall be provided 5003.12 Outdoor control areas. Outdoor control areas for hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per outdoor control area shall be in accor- dance with the following 1 Outdoor control areas shall be kept free from weeds, debris and common combustible materials not neces- sary to the storage The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of such materials for not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) 2 Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) from a public street, public alley, public way or lot line that can be built on Exceptions: 1 For solid and liquid hazardous materials, a 2- hour fire -resistance -rated wall without open- ings extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area shall be allowed in lieu of such distance 2 For compressed gas hazardous materials, unless otherwise specified, the minimum required distances shall not apply where fire barriers without openings or penetrations hav- ing a minimum fire -resistance rating of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and the exposure The configuration of the fire barrier shall be designed to allow nat- ural ventilation to prevent the accumulation of hazardous gas concentrations 3 Where a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m), a group of two outdoor control areas is allowed where approved and where each control area is separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) 4 Where a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3252 m'), additional groups of outdoor control areas are allowed where approved and where each group is sepa- rated by a minimum distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm) SECTION 5004 STORAGE 5004.1 Scope. Storage of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 5001, 5003 and 5004 Storage of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 5003 1 shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001 and 5003 Retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable and noncombustible liquid hazardous materials in Group M occupancies and Group S storage shall be in accordance with Section 5003 11 5004.2 Spill control and secondary containment for liquid and solid hazardous materials. Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of liquid or solid hazardous materials shall be provided with spill control and secondary contain- ment in accordance with Sections 5004 2 1 through 5004 2 3 Exception: Outdoor storage of containers on approved containment pallets in accordance with Section 5004 2 3 5004.2.1 Spill control for hazardous material liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of hazard- ous material liquids in individual vessels having a capacity of more than 55 gallons (208 L), or in which the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L), shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas Floors in indoor locations 366 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be con- structed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the following methods 1 Liquid -tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor loca- tions or similar areas in outdoor locations 2 Liquid -tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations provided with liquid -tight raised or recessed sills or dikes 3 Sumps and collection systems 4 Other approved engineered systems Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid -tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored Where liquid -tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings hav- ing an open -grate trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection system 5004.2.2 Secondary containment for hazardous mate- rial liquids and solids. Where required by Table 5004 2 2 buildings, rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids or solids shall be provided with second- ary containment in accordance with this section where the capacity of an individual vessel or the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds both of the following 1 Liquids Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 55 gallons (208 L) or the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L) TABLE 5004.2.2 REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT —HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS STORAGE MATERIAL INDOOR STORAGE OUTDOOR STORAGE Solids Liquids Solitls Liquids 1. Physical -hazard materials Combustible liquids Class II Not Applicable See Chapter 57 Not Applicable See Chapter 57 Class IIIA See Cktapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IIIB See Cktapter 57 See Chapter 57 Cryogemc fluids See Cktapter 55 See Chapter 55 Explosives See Chapter 56 See Chapter 56 Flammable liquids Class IA Applicable See Chapter 57 Applicable See Chapter 57 Class IB See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IC See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Flammable solids Not Required Not Applicable Not Required Not Applicable Organic peroxides Unclassified Detonable Required Required Not Required Not Required Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Oxidizers Class 4 Required Required Not Required Not Required Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Pyrophoncs Not Required Required Not Required Required Unstable (reachves) Class 4 Required Required Required Required Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Water reachves Class 3 Required Required Required Required Class 2 Class 1 Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required 2. Health -hazard materials Corrosives Not Required Required Not Required Required Highly toxics Required Required Required Required Tomes 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 367 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dty of Ro,dNAAd) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 2 Solids Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 550 pounds (250 kg) or the aggregate capacity of multi- ple vessels exceeds 10,000 pounds (4540 kg) 5004.2.2.1 Containment and drainage methods. The building, room or area shall contain or dram the hazard- ous materials and fire protection water through the use of one of the following methods 1 Liquid -tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations 2 Liquid -tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations provided with liquid - tight raised or recessed sills or dikes 3 Sumps and collection systems 4 Drainage systems leading to an approved loca- tion 5 Other approved engineered systems 5004.2.2.2 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials used in open systems shall be separated from each other in the secondary contanment system 5004.2.2.3 Indoor design. Secondary containment for indoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a spill from the largest vessel plus the design flow volume of fire protection water calculated to discharge from the fire -extinguishing system over the minimum required system design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, wluchever is smaller The con- tainment capacity shall be designed to contain the flow for a period of 20 minutes 5004.2.2.4 Outdoor design. Secondary containment for outdoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a spill from the largest individual vessel If the area is open to rainfall, secondary containment shall be designed to include the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm and provisions shall be made to dram accumulations of groundwater and rain- water 5004.2.2.5 Monitoring. An approved momtormg method shall be provided to detect hazardous materials in the secondary containment system The monitoring method is allowed to be visual inspection of the pri- mary or secondary containment, or other approved means Where secondary containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring method for detecting water shall be provided Where monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to approved visual or audible alarms 5004.2.2.6 Drainage system design. Drainage systems shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and all of the following 1 The slope of floors to drams in indoor locations, or similar areas in outdoor locations shall be not less than 1 percent 2 Drains from indoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire protection water as determined by the design density discharged from the automatic fire -extinguishing system over the minimum required system design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller 3 Drains from outdoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire flow and the vol- ume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25- year storm 4 Materials of construction for drainage systems shall be compatible with the materials stored 5 Incompatible materials used in open systems shall be separated from each other in the drainage system 6 Drains shall terminate in an approved location away from buildings, valves, means of egress, fire access roadways, adjoining property and storm drams 5004.2.3 Containment pallets. Where used as an alterna- tive to spill control and secondary containment for outdoor storage in accordance with the exception in Section 5004 2, containment pallets shall comply with all of the following 1 A liquid -tight sump with access for visual inspection shall be provided 2 The sump shall be designed to contain not less than 66 gallons (250 L) 3 Exposed surfaces shall be compatible with material stored 4 Containment pallets shall be protected to prevent collection of rainwater within the sump 5004.3 Ventilation. Indoor storage areas and storage build- ings shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation or natural ventilation where natural ventilation can be shown to be acceptable for the materials as stored Exception: Storage areas for flammable solids complying with Chapter 59 5004.3.1 System requirements. Exhaust ventilation sys- tems shall comply with all of the following 1 Installation shall be in accordance with the Intema- tional Mechanical Code 2 Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of floor area over the storage area 3 Systems shall operate continuously unless alterna- tive designs are approved 4 A manual shutoff control shall be provided outside of the room in a position adjacent to the access door to the room or in an approved location The switch shall be a break -glass or other approved type and shall be labeled VENTILATION SYSTEM EMER- GENCY SHUTOFF 5 Exhaust ventilation shall be designed to consider the density of the potential fumes or vapors released 368 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CCopyright@ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS For fumes or vapors that are heavier than air, exhaust shall be taken from a point within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor For fumes or vapors that are lighter than air, exhaust shall be taken from a point within 12 inches (305 mm) of the highest point of the room 6 The location of both the exhaust and mlet air open- ings shall be designed to provide air movement across all portions of the floor or room to prevent the accumulation of vapors 7 Exhaust air shall not be recirculated to occupied areas if the materials stored are capable of emitting hazardous vapors and contaminants have not been removed Air contaminated with explosive or flam- mable vapors, fumes or dusts, flammable, highly toxic or toxic gases, or radioactive materials shall not be recirculated 5004.4 Separation of incompatible hazardous materials. Incompatible materials shall be separated in accordance with Section 5003 9 8 5004.5 Automatic sprinkler systems. Indoor storage areas and storage buildings shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinklersystem in accordance with Sec- tion 903 3 1 1 The design of the sprinkler system shall be not less than that required for Ordinary Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m) Where the materials or storage arrangement are required by other regulations to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protec- tion shall be provided 5004.6 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings shall be provided with explosion control in accor- dance with Section 911 5004.7 Standby or emergency power. Where mechanical ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, alarm, detection or other electrically operated systems are required, such systems shall be provided with an emergency or standby power in accordance with Section 1203 For storage areas for highly toxic or toxic materials, see Sections 6004 2 2 8 and 6004 3 4 2 5004.7.1 Exempt applications. Standby or emergency power is not required for mechanical ventilation systems for any of the following 1 Storage of Class IB and IC flammable liquids and Class II and III combustible liquids in closed contain- ers not exceeding a capacity of 6'/ gallons (25 L) 2 Storage of Class 1 and 2 oxidizers 3 Storage of Class II, III, IV and V organic peroxides 4 Storage of asphyxiant, irritant and radioactive gases 5004.7.2 Fail-safe engineered systems. Standby power for mechanical ventilation, treatment systems and tem- perature control systems shall not be required where an approved fail-safe engineered system is installed 5004.8 Limit controls. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with Sections 5004 8 1 and 5004 8 2 5004.8.1 Temperature control. Materials that must be kept at temperatures other than normal ambient tempera- tures to prevent a hazardous reaction shall be provided with an approved means to maintain the temperature within a safe range Redundant temperature control equip- ment that will operate on failure of the primary tempera- ture control system shall be provided Where approved, alternative means that prevent a hazardous reaction are allowed 5004.8.2 Pressure control. Stationary tanks and equip- ment containing hazardous material liquids that can gener- ate pressures exceeding design limits because of exposure fires or internal reaction shall have some form of construc- tion or other approved means that will relieve excessive internal pressure The means of pressure relief shall vent to an approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treat- ment system where required by Chapter 60 5004.9 Emergency alarm. An approved manual emergency alarm system shall be provided in buildings, rooms or areas used for storage of hazardous materials Emergency alarm - initiating devices shall be installed outside of each interior exit or exit access door of storage buildings, rooms or areas Activation of an emergency alarm -initiating device shall sound a local alarm to alert occupants of an emergency situa- tion involving hazardous materials 5004.10 Supervision and monitoring. Emergency alarm, detection and automatic fire -extinguishing systems required by Section 5004 shall be electrically supervised and moni- tored by an approved supervising station or, where approved, shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a constantly attended on -site location 5004.11 Clearance from combustibles. The area surround- ing an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clear of com- bustible materials and vegetation for a mimmum distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) 5004.12 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible construction 5004.13 Weather protection. Where overhead noncombusti- ble construction is provided for sheltering outdoor hazardous material storage areas, such storage shall not be considered indoor storage where the area is constructed in accordance with the requirements for weather protection as required by the International Building Code. Exception: Storage of explosive materials shall be consid- ered as indoor storage SECTION 5005 USE, DISPENSING AND HANDLING 5005.1 General. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 Use, dis- pensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 5001 and 5003 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 369 I I 1 I Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS 5005.1.1 Separation of incompatible materials. Separa- tion of mcompahble materials shall be to accordance with Section 5003 9 8 5005.1.2 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing, floors of areas where liquid or solid hazardous materials are dispensed or used to open systems shall be of noncom- bustible, liquid -tight construction 5005.1.3 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous material liquids. Where required by other provisions of Section 5005, spill control and secondary containment shall be provided for hazardous material liq- uids to accordance with Section 5004 2 5005.1.4 Limit controls. Limit controls shall be provided to accordance with Sections 5005141 through 5005 1 44 5005.1.4.1 High -liquid -level control. Open tanks to which liquid hazardous materials are used shall be equipped with a liquid -level limit control or other means to prevent overfilling of the tank 5005.1.4.2 Low -liquid -level control. Approved safe- guards shall be provided to prevent a low -liquid level to a tank from creating a hazardous condition, including but not hmtied to, overheating of a tank or its contents 5005.1.4.3 Temperature control. Temperature control shall be provided to accordance with Section 5004 8 1 5005.1.4.4 Pressure control. Pressure control shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 8 2 5005.1.5 Standby or emergency power. Where mechani- cal ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, manual alarm, detection or other electrically operated sys- tems are required by this code, such systems shall be pro- vided with emergency or standby power to accordance with Section 1203 5005.1.5.1 Exempt applications. Standby power for mechanical ventilation, treatment systems and tempera- ture control systems shall not be required where an approved fail-safe engineered system is installed 5005.1.6 Supervision and monitoring. Manual alarm, detection and automatic fire-extmguislung systems required by other provisions of Section 5005 shall be elec- trically supervised and monitored by an approved supervi- sory service or, where approved, shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a constantly attended on -site location 5005.1.7 Lighting. Adequate lighting by natural or artifi- cial means shall be provided 5005.1.8 Fire -extinguishing systems. Indoor rooms or areas to which hazardous materials are dispensed or used shall be protected by an automatic fire-exttngutshtng sys- tem to accordance with Chapter 9 Sprinkler system design shall be not less than that required for Ordinary Hazard, Group 2, with a mtmmum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m') Where the materials or storage arrangement are required by other regulations to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided 5005.1.9 Ventilation. Indoor dispensing and use areas shall be provided with exhaust ventilation to accordance with Section 5004 3 Exception: Ventilation is not required for dispensing and use of flammable solids other than finely divided particles 5005.1.10 Liquid transfer. Liquids having a hazard rank- ing of 3 or 4 to accordance with NFPA 704 shall be trans- ferred by one of the following methods 1 From safety cans complying with UL 30 2 Through an approved closed piping system 3 From containers or tanks by an approved pump tak- ing suction through an opening to the top of the con- tainer or tank 4 From containers or tanks by gravity through an approved self -closing or automatic -closing valve where the container or tank and dispensing opera- tions are provided with spill control and secondary containment to accordance with Section 50042 Highly toxic liquids shall not be dispensed by grav- ity from tanks 5 Approved engineered liquid transfer systems Exceptions: 1 Liquids having a hazard ranking of 4 where dis- pensed from approved containers not exceeding 1 3 gallons (5 L) 2 Liquids having a hazard ranking of 3 where dis- pensed from approved containers not exceeding 5 3 gallons (20 L) 5005.1.11 Design. Systems shall be suitable for the use intended and shall be designed by persons competent in such design Controls shall be designed to prevent materi- als from entering or leaving the process or reaction system at other than the intended time, rate or path Where failure of an automatic control could result to a dangerous condi- tion or reaction, the automatic control shall be fail-safe 5005.1.12 Emergency isolation. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of Health Class 3 or 4, Flamma- bility Class 4 or Instability Class 3 or 4 to accordance with NFPA 704 are carried to pressurized piping above 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 kPa), an approved means of leak detection and emergency shutoff or excess flow control shall be provided Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical Exceptions: 1 Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow 2 Piping for pressure relief devices 5005.2 Indoor dispensing and use. Indoor dispensing and use of hazardous materials shall be to buildings complying 370 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS —GENERAL PROVISIONS with the International Building Code and in accordance with Section 5005 1 and Sections 5005 2 1 through 5005 2 2 4 5005.2.1 Open systems. Dispensing and use of hazardous materials in open containers or systems shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5005 2 1 1 through 5005 2 1 4 5005.2.1.1 Ventilation. Where gases, liquids or solids having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are dispensed or used, mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided to capture gases, fumes, mists or vapors at the point of generation Exception: Gases, liquids or solids that can be demonstrated not to create harmful gases, fumes, mists or vapors 5005.2.1.2 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 6 where an explosive environment can occur because of the characteristics or nature of the hazardous materials dis- pensed or used, or as a result of the dispensing or use process 5005.2.1.3 Spill control for hazardous material liq- uids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous mate- rial liquids are dispensed into vessels exceeding a 1 3- gallon (5 L) capacity or used in open systems exceeding a 5 3-gallon (20 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 5004 2 1 5005.2.1.4 Secondary containment for hazardous material liquids. Where required by Table 5005 2 1 4, buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous material liq- uids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be pro- vided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 2 where the capacity of an individual TABLE 5005.2.1.4 REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT —HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LIQUIDS USE MATERIAL INDOOR LIQUIDS USE IOUTDOOR LIQUIDS USE 1. Physical -hazard materials Combustible liquids Class II See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IIIA See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IIIB See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Cryogenic fluids See Chapter 55 See Chapter 55 Explosives See Chapter 56 See Chapter 56 Flammable liquids Class IA See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IB See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Class IC See Chapter 57 See Chapter 57 Flammable solids Not Applicable Not Applicable Organic peroxides Unclassified Detonable Required Required Class I Required Required Class II Class III Class IV Class V Not Required Not Required Oxidizers Class 4 Required Required Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Pyrophoncs Required Required Unstable (reachves) Class 4 Required Required Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Not Required Required Water reachves Class 3 Required Required Class 2 Class 1 Not Required Required 2. Health -hazard materials Corrosives Required Required Highly toxics �j Toxics 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 371 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dty of Ro,dNAAd) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[Todomoo.mAtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following 1 Individual vessel or system greater than 1 3 gal- lons (5 L) 2 Multiple vessels or systems greater than 5 3 gal- lons (20 L) 5005.2.2 Closed systems. Use of hazardous materials in closed containers or systems shall be in accordance with Sections 5005 2 2 1 through 5005 2 2 4 5005.2.2.1 Ventilation. Where closed systems are designed to be opened as part of normal operations, ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Sec- tion 5005 2 1 1 5005.2.2.2 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 6 where an explosive environment exists because of the hazard- ous materials dispensed or used, or as a result of the dispensing or use process Exception: Where process vessels are designed to contain fully the worst -case explosion anticipated within the vessel under process conditions based on the most likely failure 5005.2.2.3 Spill control for hazardous material liq- uids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous mate- rial liquids are used in individual vessels exceeding a 55-gallon (208 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 5004 2 1 5005.2.2.4 Secondary containment for hazardous material liquids. Where required by Table 5005 2 1 4, buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous material liq- uids are used in vessels or systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 2 where the capacity of an individual vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following 1 Individual vessel or system greater than 55 gal- lons (208 L) 2 Multiple vessels or systems greater than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) 5005.3 Outdoor dispensing and use. Dispensing and use of hazardous materials outdoors shall be in accordance with Sections 5005 3 1 through 5005 3 9 5005.3.1 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. Outdoor dispensing or use of hazardous materials, in either closed or open containers or systems, in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003 1 1(3) and 50031 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 1 and 5005 3 5005.3.2 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area. Outdoor dispensing or use of hazardous materials, in either closed or open con- tainers or systems, in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003 1 1(3) and 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003 5005.3.3 Location. Outdoor dispensing and use areas for hazardous materials shall be located as required for out- door storage in accordance with Section 5004 5005.3.4 Spill control for hazardous material liquids in open systems. Outdoor areas where hazardous material liquids are dispensed in vessels exceeding a 1 3-gallon (5 L) capacity or used in open systems exceeding a 5 3-gallon (20 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 5004 2 1 5005.3.5 Secondary containment for hazardous mate- rial liquids in open systems. Where required by Table 5005 2 14, outdoor areas where hazardous material liq- uids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be pro- vided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 2 where the capacity of an individual ves- sel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following 1 Individual vessel or system greater than 1 3 gallons (5 L) 2 Multiple vessels or systems greater than 5 3 gallons (20 L) 5005.3.6 Spill control for hazardous material liquids in closed systems. Outdoor areas where hazardous material liquids are used in closed systems exceeding 55 gallons (208 L) shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 5004 2 1 5005.3.7 Secondary containment for hazardous mate- rial liquids in closed systems. Where required by Table 5005 2 14, outdoor areas where hazardous material liq- uids are dispensed or used in closed systems shall be pro- vided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 2 where the capacity of an individual ves- sel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following 1 Individual vessel or system greater than 55 gallons (208 L) 2 Multiple vessels or systems greater than 1,000 gal- lons (3785 L) 5005.3.8 Clearance from combustibles. The area sur- rounding an outdoor dispensing or use area shall be kept clear of combustible materials and vegetation for a mim- mum distance of 30 feet (9144 mm) 5005.3.9 Weather protection. Where overhead noncom- bustible construction is provided for sheltering outdoor hazardous material use areas, such use shall not be consid- ered indoor use where the area is constructed in accor- dance with the requirements for weather protection as required in the International Building Code. Exception: Use of explosive materials shall be consid- ered as indoor use 5005.4 Handling. Handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 5005 4 1 through 5005 4 4 5005.4.1 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. Handling of hazardous materi- als in indoor and outdoor locations in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area mdi- 372 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS cated in Tables 5003 1 1(1) through 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 1 and 5005 4 5005.4.2 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area. Handling of hazardous materials in indoor locations in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003 1 l(1) and 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 1 Handling of hazard- ous materials in outdoor locations in amounts not exceed- ing the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003 1 1(3) and 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003 5005.4.3 Location. Outdoor handling areas for hazardous materials shall be located as required for outdoor storage in accordance with Section 5004 5005.4.4 Dispensing, use and handling. Where hazard- ous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accor- dance with NFPA 704 are transported through corridors, interior exit stairways or ramps or exit passageways, there shall be an emergency telephone system, a local manual alarm station or an approved alarm -initiating device at not more than 150-foot (45 720 mm) intervals and at each exit and exit access doorway throughout the transport route The signal shall be relayed to an approved central, propri- etary or remote station service or constantly attended on - site location and shall initiate a local audible alarm 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 373 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 51 AEROSOLS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 51 provides requirements for the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires and explosions in facilities where retail aerosol products are displayed or stored It is concerned with both life safety and property protection from a fire, however, histor- ically, aerosol product fires have caused property loss more frequently than loss of life Requirements for storing aerosol products are depen- dent on the level of aerosol product, level of sprinkler protection, type of storage condition and quantity of aerosolproducts SECTION 5101 GENERAL 5101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter, the Interna- honal Building Code and NFPA 30B shall apply to the manu- facturing, storage and display of aerosol products Manufacturing of aerosol products using hazardous materials shall also comply with Chapter 50 5101.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 5101.3 Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) infor- mation for aerosol products displayed shall be kept on the premises at an approved location 5101.4 Containers. Metal aerosol containers shall be limited to a maximum size of 33 8 fluid ounces (1000 ml) Plastic aerosol containers shall be limited to a maximum 4 fluid ounces (118 ml) except as provided in Section 5104 1 1 Glass aerosol containers shall be limited to a maximum 4 fluid ounces (118 ml) SECTION 5102 DEFINITIONS 5102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 AEROSOL CONTAINER. AEROSOL PRODUCT. Level 1 aerosol products. Level 2 aerosol products. Level 3 aerosol products. AEROSOL PRODUCT WAREHOUSE. PROPELLANT. RETAIL DISPLAY AREA. SECTION 5103 CLASSIFICATION OF AEROSOL PRODUCTS 5103.1 Classification levels. Aerosol products shall be classified as Level 1, 2 or 3 in accordance with Table 5103 1 and NFPA 30B Aerosol products in cartons that are not identified in accor- dance with this section shall be classified as Level 3 TABLE 5103.1 CLASSIFICATION OF AEROSOL PRODUCTS CHEMICAL HEAT OF COMBUSTION AEROSOL CLASSIFICATION Greater than (Btuflb) Less than or equal to (Btu/Ib) 0 8,600 1 8,600 13,000 2 13,000 3 For SI 1 British thermal unit per pound= 0 002326 kJ/g 5103.2 Identification. Cartons or outer packaging shall be identified on not fewer than one exterior side with the classi- fication level of the aerosol products contained within the carton 5103.2.1 Aerosol products. Cartons or outer packaging containing aerosol products in metal containers or glass and plastic containers 4 fluid ounces (118 ml) or less shall be clearly marked as follows LEVEL AEROSOLS 5103.2.2 Aerosol cooking spray products. Cartons or outer packaging containing aerosol cooking spray prod- ucts in metal containers shall be clearly marked as follows AEROSOL COOKING SPRAY 5103.2.3 Plastic aerosol products. Cartons or outer pack- aging containing aerosol products in plastic containers greater than 4 fluid ounces (118 ml) shall be clearly marked as follows PLASTIC AEROSOL 1 (orX) SECTION 5104 INSIDE STORAGE OF AEROSOL PRODUCTS 5104.1 General. The inside storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall comply with Sections 5104 2 through 5104 8 and NFPA 30B Level 1 aerosol products and those aerosol products covered by Section 5104 1 1 shall be considered to be equivalent to a Class III commodity and shall comply with the requirements for palletized or rack storage in NFPA 13 5104.1.1 Plastic Level 1 aerosol products. Aerosol prod- ucts in plastic containers larger than 4 fluid ounces (118 ml), but not to exceed 33 8 fluid ounces (1000 ml), shall be allowed only where in accordance with this section The commodity classification shall be Class III commodi- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 375 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AEROSOLS ties, as defined in NFPA 13 where any of the following conditions are met 1 Base product does not have a fire point where tested in accordance with ASTM D92, and nonflammable propellant 2 Base product does not sustain combustion as tested in accordance with Appendix H, "Method of Testing for Sustained Combustibility," in DOTn 49 CFR Part 173, and nonflammable propellant 3 Base product contains up to 20 percent by volume (15 8 percent by weight) of ethanol, isopropyl alco- hol or a combination thereof in an aqueous mix, and nonflammable propellant 4 Base product contains 4 percent by weight or less of an emulsified flammable liquefied gas propellant within an aqueous base The propellant shall remain emulsified for the life of the product Where such propellant is not permanently emulsified, the propel- lant shall be nonflammable 5104.1.2 Plastic aerosol X products. Plastic aerosol X products are those products, in containers larger than 4 fluid ounces (118 ml), that do not meet the criteria pro- vided in Section 5104 1 1 5104.1.2.1 Storage, use or handling. The storage, use or handling of plastic aerosol X products shall be pro- hibited 5104.2 Storage in Groups A, B, E, F, I and R. Storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, F, I and R shall be limited to the following maximum quantities 1 A net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 aero- sol products 2 A net weight of 500 pounds (227 kg) of Level 3 aerosol products 3 A combined net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products The maximum quantity shall be increased 100 percent where the excess quantity is stored in storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5704 3 2 5104.2.1 Excess storage. Storage of quantities exceeding the maximum quantities indicated in Section 5104 2 shall be stored in separate inside flammable liquid storage rooms in accordance with Section 5104 5 5104.2.2 Aerosol cooking spray products. Storage of aerosol cooking spray products in A, B, E, F and R occu- pancies shall not be more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) net weight 5104.3 Storage in general purpose warehouses. Aerosol product storage in general purpose warehouses utilized only for warehousing -type operations involving mixed commodi- ties shall comply with Section 5104 3 1, 5104 3 2 or 510433 for the storage of aerosol products shall comply with Table 51043 1 TABLE 5104.3.1 NONSEGREGATED STORAGE OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSES° MAXIMUM NET WEIGHT PER FLOOR (pounds)b AEROSOL Palletized or Rack storage solid -pile storage Unprotected Protected' Unprotected Protected' 2 2,500 12,000 2,500 24,000 3 1,000 12,000 1,000 24,000 Combination 2,500 12,000 2,500 24,000 2 and 3 For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 pound= 0 454 kg, 1 square foot= 0 0929 m' a Approved automatic sprinkler system protection and storage arrangements shall complywith NFPA 30B Sprinkler system protection shall extend 20 feet beyond the storage area containing the aerosol products b Storage quantities indicated are the maximum permitted many 50,000- square-foot area 5104.3.2 Segregated storage. Storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products segregated into areas utilized exclusively for the storage of aerosol products shall comply with Table 5104 3 2 and Sections 5104 3 2 1 and 5104 3 2 2 TABLE 5104.3.2 SEGREGATED STORAGE OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSES MAXIMUM SEGREGATED STORAGE AREA' STORAGE SPRINKLER Percentage Area SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS of building limitation area (square (percent) feet) Separation areas f 15 20,000 Notes b, c Chan -link fence enclosure 20 20,000 Notes b, c 1-hour fire -resistance -rated 20 30,000 Note b interior walls 2-hour fire -resistance -rated 25 40,000 Note b interior walls 3-hour fire -resistance -rated 30 50,000 Note b interior walls For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 square foot= 0 0929 at a The maximum segregated storage area shall be limited to the smaller of the two areas resulting from the percentage of building area limitation and the area limitation b Automatic sprinkler system protection in aerosol product storage areas shall comply with NFPA 30B and be approved Building areas not containing aerosol product storage shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903311 c Automatic sprinkler system protection in aerosol product storage areas shall comply with NFPA 30B and be approved Sprinkler system protection shall extend a minimum 20 feet beyond the aerosol storage area d Chain -link fence enclosures shall complywith Section 5104 3 21 e A separation area shall be defined as an area extending outward from the periphery of the segregated aerosol product storage area as follows 1 The limits of the aerosol product storage shall be clearly marked on the floor 2 The separation distance shall be not less than 25 feet and maintained 5104.3.1 Nonsegregated storage. Storage consisting of clear of all materials with a commodity classification greater than solid pile, palletized or rack storage of Level 2 and 3 aero- Class III in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 sol products not segregated into areas utilized exclusively f Separation areas shall only be permitted where approved 376 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyRght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to rk ff., I ff., FrITITFrITITIRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD ,Mo OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. ANDREJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AEROSOLS 5104.3.2.1 Chain -link fence enclosures. Chain-lmk fence enclosures required by Table 5104 3 2 shall com- ply with the following 1 The fence shall be not less than No 9 gage steel wire, woven into a maximum 2-mch (51 mm) diamond mesh 2 The fence shall be installed from the floor to the underside of the roof or ceiling above 3 Class IV and high -hazard commodities shall be stored outside of the aerosol storage area and not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) from the fence 4 Access openings in the fence shall be provided with either self- or automatic -closing devices or a labyrinth opening arrangement preventing aero- sol containers from rocketing through the access openings 5 Not less than two means of egress shall be pro- vided from the fenced enclosure 5104.3.2.2 Aisles. The mmimum aisle requirements for segregated storage in general purpose warehouses shall comply with Table 5104 3 2 2 TABLE 5104.3.2.2 SEGREGATED STORAGE AISLE WIDTHS AND DISTANCE TO AISLES IN GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSES MAXIMUM STORAGE CONDITION MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM AISLE WIDTH (feet) STORAGE TO AISLE (feet) Solid pile or 4 feet between piles 25 palletized' 4 feet between racks and Racks with ESFR adjacent Level 2 and 3 25 sprinklers' aerosol product storage ESFR 8 feet between racks and rRackrsZithout lers' adjacent Level 2 and 3 25 aerosol product storage For SI 1 foot =3048 mm a Sprinklers shall comply with NFPA 30B 5104.3.3 Aerosol cooking spray products. Solid pile, palletized or rack storage of aerosol cooking spray prod- ucts in a general purpose warehouse shall not be more than 2,500 pounds (1135 kg) net weight, unless protected in accordance with NFPA 30B 5104.4 Storage in aerosol product warehouses. The total quantity of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in a warehouse uti- lized for the storage, shipping and receiving of aerosol prod- ucts shall not be restricted in structures complying with Sections 5104 4 1 through 5104 4 4 5104.4.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Aerosol product warehouses shall be protected by an approved wet -pipe automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 30B Sprinkler protection shall be designed based on the highest classification level of aerosol product present 5104.4.2 Pile and palletized storage aisles. Solid pile and palletized storage shall be arranged so the maximum travel distance to an aisle is 25 feet (7620 mm) Aisles shall have a mmimum width of 4 feet (1219 mm) 5104.4.3 Rack storage aisles. Rack storage shall be arranged with a mimmum aisle width of 8 feet (2438 mm) between rows of racks and 8 feet (2438 mm) between racks and adjacent solid pile or palletized storage Where early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers provide automatic sprinkler protection, the minimum aisle width shall be 4 feet (1219 mm) 5104.4.4 Combustible commodities. Combustible com- modities other than flammable and combustible liquids shall be permitted to be stored in an aerosol product ware- house Exception: Flammable and combustible liquids in 1- quart (946 ml) metal containers and smaller shall be permitted to be stored in an aerosol product warehouse 5104.5 Storage in inside flammable liquid storage rooms. Inside flammable liquid storage rooms shall comply with Section 5704 3 7 The maximum quantities of aerosol prod- ucts shall comply with Section 5104 5 1 or 5104 5 2 5104.5.1 Storage rooms of 500 square feet or less. The storage of aerosol products in flammable liquid storage rooms less than or equal to 500 square feet (46 m) in area shall not exceed the following quantities 1 A net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 aerosol products 2 A net weight of 500 pounds (227 kg) of Level 3 aerosol products 3 A combined net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products 5104.5.2 Storage rooms greater than 500 square feet. The storage of aerosol products in flammable liquid stor- age rooms greater than 500 square feet (46 m) in area shall not exceed the following quantities 1 A net weight of 2,500 pounds (1135 kg) of Level 2 aerosol products 2 A net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 3 aerosol products 3 A combined net weight of 2,500 pounds (1135 kg) of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products The maximum aggregate storage quantity of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products permitted in separate inside storage rooms protected by an approved automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with NFPA 30B shall be 5,000 pounds (2270 kg) 5104.6 Storage in liquid warehouses. The storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in liquid warehouses shall comply with NFPA 30B The storage shall be located within segre- gated storage areas in accordance with Section 5104 3 2 and Sections 5104 6 1 through 5104 6 3 5104.6.1 Containment Spill control or drainage shall be provided to prevent the flow of liquid to within 8 feet (2438 mm) of the segregated storage area 5104.6.2 Sprinkler design. Sprinkler protection shall be designed based on the highest level of aerosol product present 5104.6.3 Opening protection into segregated storage areas. Fire doors or gates opening into the segregated stor- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 377 I 1 1 1 CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AEROSOLS age area shall either be self -closing or provided with auto- matic -closing devices activated by sprinkler water flow or an approved fire detection system 5104.7 Storage in Group M occupancies. Storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products and aerosol cooking spray products in occupancies in Group M shall comply with Table 5104 7 Retail display shall comply with Section 5106 TABLE 5104.7 MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS AND AEROSOL COOKING SPRAY PRODUCTS IN RETAIL STORAGE AREAS MAXIMUM NET WEIGHT PER FLOOR (pounds) Segregated storage Floor Nonsegregated storage- Storage Separated from cabinets' retail area` Basement Not Permitted Not Permitted Not Permitted Ground 2,500 5,000 Note d Upper 500 1,000 Note d For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 square foot = 0 0929 m' a The total aggregate quantity on display and in storage shall not exceed the maximum retail display quantity indicated in Section 51063 b Storage quantities indicated are the maximum penmtted many 50,000- square-foot area c The storage area shall be separated from the retail meawlth a 1-hour fire - resistance -rated assembly d See Table 5104 3 2 5104.8 Storage of aerosol cooking spray products. Aerosol cooling spray products shall be permitted to be stored in a general purpose warehouse 5104.8.1 Mixed storage. Where aerosol cooling spray products are mixed with other higher -hazard aerosol prod- ucts, the provided isolation, storage height restrictions and protection shall be based on the highest -hazard aerosol product present 5104.8.2 Storage conditions. The storage and handling of aerosol cooling spray products shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 30B SECTION 5105 OUTSIDE STORAGE 5105.1 General. The outside storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products, including storage in temporary storage trailers, shall be separated from exposures in accordance with Table 5105 1 SECTION 5106 RETAIL DISPLAY 5106.1 General. This section shall apply to the retail display of 500 pounds (227 kg) or more of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products and aerosol cooking spray products 5106.2 Aerosol display and normal merchandising not exceeding 8 feet high. Aerosol display and normal merchan- dising not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall be in accordance with Sections 5106 2 1 through 5106 2 5 5106.2.1 Maximum quantifies in retail display areas. Aerosol products and aerosol cooking spray products in retail display areas shall not exceed quantities needed for display and normal merchandising and shall not exceed the quantities in Table 5106 2 1 TABLE 5106.2.1 MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS AND AEROSOL COOKING SPRAY I PRODUCTS IN RETAIL DISPLAY AREAS MAXIMUM NET WEIGHT PER FLOOR (pounds)° Floor Unprotecteda Protected in accordance with Section 5106.2' ` Protected in accordance with Section 5106.3` Basement Not Allowed 500 500 Ground 2,500 10,000 10,000 Upper 500 2,000 Not Allowed For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 square foot = 0 0929 m' a The total quantity shall not exceed 1,000 pounds net weight many one 100-square-foot retail display area b Per 25,000-square-foot retail display area c Minimum Ordinary Hazard Group 2 wet -pipe automatic sprinkler system throughout the retail sales occupancy 5106.2.2 Aerosol cooking spray storage and fire protec- tion. The storage and handling of aerosol cooling spray products shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 30B 5106.2.3 Display of aerosol products. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall not be stacked more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high from the base of the aerosol product array to the top of the aerosol product array unless the aerosol products are placed on fixed shelving or otherwise secured in an approved manner Where storage or retail display is on shelves, the height of such storage or retail display to the top of aerosol products shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) 5106.2.4 Combustible cartons. Aerosol products located in retail display areas shall be removed from combustible cartons Exceptions: 1 Display areas that use a portion of combustible cartons that consist of only the bottom panel and not more than 2 inches (51 mm) of the side panel are allowed TABLE 5105.1 DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS EXPOSURE MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM AEROSOL STORAGE (feet)a Buildings 50 Exit dischRage to a public way 50 Lot lines 20 Other outside storage 50 Public alleys, public ways, public 20 streets For SI 1 inch= 25 4 ram, 1 foot =304 8 ram a The minimum separation distance indicated is not required where exterior walls having a 2-hour fire -resistance rating without penetrations separate the storage from the exposure The walls shall extend not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products 378 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1 TTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths[TAodomo,, m AtOy Tepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AEROSOLS 2 Where the display area is protected in accordance with Tables 6 3 2 7(a) through 6 3 2 7(1) of NFPA 3013, storage of aerosol products in com- bustible cartons is allowed 5106.2.5 Retail display automatic sprinkler system. Where an automatic sprinkler system is required for the protected retail display of aerosol products, the wet -pipe automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 The minimum system design shall be for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 occupancy The system shall be provided throughout the retail display area 5106.3 Aerosol product display and normal merchandising exceeding 8 feet high. Aerosol product display and merchan- dising exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5106 3 1 through 5106 3 3 5106.3.1 Maximum quantities in retail display areas. Aerosol products in retail display areas shall not exceed quantities needed for display and normal merchandising and shall not exceed the quantities in Table 5106 2 1, with fire protection in accordance with Section 5106 3 2 5106.3.2 Automatic sprinkler protection. Aerosol prod- uct display and merchandising areas shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system based on the requirements set forth in Tables 6 4 2 7(a) through 6 4 2 7(1) of NFPA 30B and the following 1 Protection shall be based on the highest level of aerosol product in the array and the packaging method of the storage located more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor 2 Where using the cartoned aerosol products tables of NFPA 3013, uncartoned or display -cut Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall not be permitted more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor 3 The design area for Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall extend not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) beyond the Level 2 and 3 aerosol product display and mer- chandising areas 4 Where ordinary and high -temperature ceiling sprin- kler systems are adjacent to each other, noncombus- tible draft curtains shall be installed at the interface 5106.3.3 Separation of Level 2 and 3 aerosol product areas. Separation of Level 2 and 3 aerosol product areas shall comply with the following 1 Level 2 and 3 aerosol product display and merchan- dising areas shall be separated from each other by not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) See Table 5106 2 1 2 Level 2 and 3 aerosol product display and merchan- dising areas shall be separated from flammable and combustible liquids storage and display areas by one or a combination of the following 21 Segregating areas from each other by hori- zontal distance of not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) 22 Isolating areas from each other by a non- combustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the merchandise 2 3 In accordance with Section 5106 5 Where Item 2 2 is used to separate Level 2 or 3 aero- sol products from flammable or combustible liquids, and the aerosol products are located within 25 feet (7620 mm) of flammable or combustible liquids, the area below the noncombustible partition shall be liq- uid tight at the floor to prevent spilled liquids from flowing beneath the aerosol products 5106.4 Maximum quantities in storage areas. Aerosol products in storage areas adjacent to retail display areas shall not exceed the quantities in Table 5106 4 5106.5 Special protection design for Level 2 and 3 aerosol products adjacent to flammable and combustible liquids in double -row racks. The display and merchandising of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products adjacent to flammable and combustible liquids in double -row racks shall be in accor- dance with Section 5106 3 3 or Sections 5106 5 1 through 51065 8 5106.5.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for the display and merchandising of Level 2 and 3 aerosols in double - row racks shall be in accordance with Table 7 5 1 and Fig- ure 7 5 1 of NFPA 30B 5106.5.2 Cartoned aerosol products. Level 2 and 3 aero- sol products displayed or merchandised more than 8 feet (2438 mm) above the finished floor shall be in cartons 5106.5.3 Shelving. Shelving in racks shall be limited to wire mesh shelving having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, with the openings compris- ing not less than 50 percent of the overall shelf area 5106.5.4 Aisles. Racks shall be arranged so that aisles not less than 7'/ feet (2286 mm) wide are maintained between rows of racks and adjacent solid -piled or palletized mer- chandise TABLE 5106.4 MAXIMUM STORAGE QUANTITIES FOR STORAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO RETAIL DISPLAY OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS MAXIMUM NET WEIGHT PER FLOOR (pounds) Floor Unsepare[etl'° Separated Storage Cabinets' 1-hour Occupancy Separation Basement Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Ground 2,500 5,000 In accordance with Sections 6 4 4 3 and 6 4 4 4 of NFPA 30B Upper 500 1,000 In accordance with Sections 6 4 4 3 and 6 4 4 4 of NFPA 30B For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 square foot = 0 0929 m' a The aggregate quantity in storage and retail display shall not exceed the quantity limits for retail display b In any 50,000-square-foot area 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 379 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—oily mpyncg and Nyodwg LMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER AEROSOLS 5106.5.5 Flue spaces. Flue spaces in racks shall comply with the following 1 Transverse flue spacesNominal 3-mch (76 mm) transverse flue spaces shall be maintained between merchandise and rack uprights 2 Longitudinal flue spacesNominal 6-mch (152 mm) longitudinal flue spaces shall be maintained 5106.5.6 Horizontal barriers. Horizontal barriers con- structed of mimmum '/g mch-thick (10 mm) plywood or minimum 0 034-inch (0 086 mm) (No 22 gage) sheet metal shall be provided and located in accordance with Table 7 5 1 and Figure 7 5 1 of NFPA 30B where in -rack sprinklers are installed 5106.5.7 Class I, II, I11, IV and plastic commodities. Class I, II, III, IV and plastic commodities located adja- cent to Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13 5106.5.8 Flammable and combustible liquids. Class I, II, III A and III B Liquids shall be allowed to be located adjacent to Level 2 and 3 aerosol products where both of the following conditions are met 1 Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquid containers Contain- ers for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall be lim- ited to 106-gallon (4 L) metal -relieving and nonrelieving style containers and 5 3-gallon (20 L) metal -relieving style containers 2 Fire protection for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB Liquids Automatic sprinkler protection for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 57 SECTION 5107 MANUFACTURING FACILITIES 5107.1 General. Manufacturing facilities shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 30B 380 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyrightOO2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET)pu�rvant to I ( S I.�, x Affievo ,A IcC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—tho[vs3 ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER CHAPTER 52 RESERVED 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 381 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6 Nomb6*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)pucrvant to ( I,—Ag,,—®'^^I, ICC No(wN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 382 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 53 COMPRESSED GASES User note: About this chapter. Chapter 53 regulates the storage, use and handling of all flammable and nonflammable compressed gases, such as those that are used in medical facilities, air separation plants, industrial plants, agricultural equipment and similar occupancies Also, this chapter regulates inert gases, such as CO2 used for enrichment and beverage dispensing, that although inert are considered asphyxiants and in larger amounts pose a life safety hazard Standards for the design, construction and marking of compressed gas cylinders and pressure vessels are referenced Compressed gases used in welding and cutting, cryogenic liquids and liquefied petroleum gases are also regulated under Chapters 35, 55 and 61, respectively Compressed gases that are classified as hazardous materials are also regulated in Chapter 50, which includes general requirements SECTION 5301 GENERAL 5301.1 Scope. Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and sys- tems shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 55, including those gases regulated elsewhere in this code Partially full compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks containing residual gases shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required Liquefied natural gas for use as a velucular fuel shall also comply with NFPA 52 and NFPA 59A Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with Chapter 50 for general requirements and chapters addressing specific hazards, including Chapters 58 (Flammable Gases), 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), 63 (Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids) and 64 (Pyrophoric Materials) Compressed hydrogen (CH) shall also comply with the I applicable portions of Chapters 23 and 58 of this code, the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 2 Cutting and welding gases shall also comply with Chapter 35 Exceptions: 1 Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 606) 2 Compressed natural gas (CNG) for use as a vehicu- lar fuel shall comply with Chapter 23, NFPA 52 and the International Fuel Gas Code 3 Cryogemc fluids shall comply with Chapter 55 4 LP -gas shall comply with Chapter 61 and the Inter- national Fuel Gas Code 5301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 5302 DEFINITIONS 5302.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 COMPRESSED GAS. GAS CONTAINER. COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM. NESTING. TUBE TRAILER. SECTION 5303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5303.1 Containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall comply with this section Compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks that are not designed for refillable use shall not be refilled after use of the original contents 5303.2 Design and construction. Compressed gas contain- ers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed, fabricated, tested, marked with the specifications of manufacture and main- tained in accordance with the regulations of DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII 5303.3 Pressure relief devices. Pressure relief devices shall be in accordance with Sections 5303 3 1 through 5303 3 5 5303.3.1 Where required. Pressure relief devices shall be provided to protect containers, cylinders and tanks con- taining compressed gases from rupture in the event of overpressure Exception: Cylinders, containers and tanks where exempt from the requirements for pressure relief devices specified by the standards of design listed in Section 5303 3 2 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 383 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES 5303.3.2 Design. Pressure relief devices to protect con- tainers shall be designed and provided in accordance with CGA S-1 1, CGA S-1 2, CGA S-1 3 or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, as applicable 5303.3.3 Sizing. Pressure relief devices shall be sized in accordance with the specifications to which the container was fabricated and to material -specific requirements as applicable 5303.3.4 Arrangement. Pressure relief devices shall be arranged to discharge upward and unobstructed to the open air in such a manner as to prevent any impingement of escaping gas upon the container, adjacent structures or personnel Exception: DOTn specification containers having an internal volume of 30 cubic feet (0 855 m') or less 5303.3.5 Freeze protection. Pressure relief devices or vent piping shall be designed or located so that moisture cannot collect and freeze in a manner that would interfere with the operation of the device 5303.4 Marking. Stationary and portable compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be marked in accordance with Sections 5303 4 1 through 5303 4 3 5303.4.1 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks. Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked with the name of the gas and in accordance with Sections 5003 5 and 5003 6 Markings shall be visible from any direction of approach 5303.4.2 Portable containers, cylinders and tanks. Por- table compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked in accordance with CGA C-7 5303.4.3 Piping systems. Piping systems shall be marked in accordance with ASME A13 1 Markings used for pip- ing systems shall consist of the content's name and include a direction -of -flow arrow Markings shall be pro- vided at each valve, at wall, floor or ceiling penetrations, at each change of direction, and at not less than every 20 feet (6096 mm) or fraction thereof throughout the piping run Exceptions: 1 Piping that is designed or intended to carry more than one gas at various times shall have appropri- ate signs or markings posted at the manifold, along the piping and at each point of use to pro- vide clear identification and warning 2 Piping within gas manufacturing plants, gas pro- cessing plants, refineries and similar occupancies shall be marked in an approved manner 5303.5 Security. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be secured against accidental dis- lodgement and against access by unauthorized personnel in accordance with Sections 5303 5 1 through 5303 5 3 5303.5.1 Security of areas. Areas used for the storage, use and handling of compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded in an approved manner 5303.5.2 Physical protection. Compressed gas contain- ers, cylinders, tanks and systems that could be exposed to physical damage shall be protected Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems indoors and outdoors from vehicular damage and shall comply with Section 312 5303.5.3 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be by one of the fol- lowing methods 1 Securing containers, cylinders and tanks to a fixed object with one or more restraints 2 Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks 3 Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at container filling or servicing facilities or in sellers' warehouses not open to the public Nesting shall be allowed provided that the nested containers, cylinders or tanks, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress 4 Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks to or within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use Exception: Compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks in the process of examination, fill- ing, transport or servicing 5303.6 Valve protection. Compressed gas container, cylin- der and tank valves shall be protected from physical damage by means of protective caps, collars or similar devices in accordance with Sections 5303 6 1 and 5303 6 2 5303.6.1 Compressed gas container, cylinder or tank protective caps or collars. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks designed for protective caps, collars or other protective devices shall have the caps or devices in place except when the containers, cylinders or tanks are in use or are being serviced or filled 5303.6.2 Caps and plugs. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks designed for valve protection caps or other protective devices shall have the caps or devices in place When outlet caps or plugs are installed, they shall be in place Exception: Compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks in use, being serviced or being filled 5303.7 Separation from hazardous conditions. Com- pressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks and systems in storage or use shall be separated from materials and condi- tions that pose exposure hazards to or from each other Com- pressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems in storage or use shall be separated in accordance with Sections 5303 7 1 through 5303 7 112 384 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES 5303.7.1 Incompatible materials. Compressed gas con- tainers, cylinders and tanks shall be separated from each other based on the hazard class of their contents Com- pressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be sepa- rated from incompatible materials in accordance with Section 5003 9 8 5303.7.2 Combustible waste, vegetation and similar materials. Combustible waste, vegetation and similar materials shall be kept not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and sys- tems A noncombustible partition, without openings or penetrations and extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance The wall shall either be an inde- pendent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adja- cent to the storage area 5303.7.3 Ledges, platforms and elevators. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall not be placed near elevators, unprotected platform ledges or other areas where falling would result in compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks being allowed to drop distances exceed- ing one-half the height of the container, cylinder or tank 5303.7.4 Temperature extremes. Compressed gas con- tainers, cylinders and tanks, whether full or partially full, shall not be exposed to artificially created high tempera- tures exceeding 125°F (52°C) or subambient (low) tem- peratures unless designed for use under the exposed conditions 5303.7.5 Falling objects. Compressed gas containers, cyl- inders, tanks and systems shall not be placed in areas where they are capable of being damaged by falling objects 5303.7.6 Heating. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, whether full or partially full, shall not be heated by devices that could raise the surface temperature of the container, cylinder or tank to above 125°F (52°C) Heating devices shall comply with the International Mechanical Code and NFPA 70 Approved heating methods involving temperatures of less than 125°F (52°C) are allowed to be used by trained personnel Devices designed to maintain individual compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks at constant temperature shall be approved and shall be designed to be fail-safe 5303.7.7 Sources of ignition. Open flames and high -tem- perature devices shall not be used in a manner that creates a hazardous condition 5303.7.8 Exposure to chemicals. Compressed gas con- tainers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be exposed to corrosive chemicals or fumes that could damage con- tainers, cylinders, tanks, valves or valve -protective caps 5303.7.9 Exhausted enclosures. Where exhausted enclo- sures are provided as a means to segregate compressedgas containers, cylinders and tanks from exposure hazards, such enclosures shall comply with the requirements of Section 5003 8 5 5303.7.10 Gas cabinets. Where gas cabinets are provided as a means to separate compressed gas containers, cylm- ders and tanks from exposure hazards, such gas cabinets shall comply with the requirements of Section 5003 8 6 5303.7.11 Tube trailers. Tube trailers, including those containing compatible compressed gases, shall be sur- rounded by a clear space of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) to allow for maintenance, access and inspection 5303.7.11.1 Individual tube trailers containing incompatible materials. Increased separation dis- tances between individual tube trailers containing incompatible gases shall be provided where required by Section 5303 7 1 5303.7.11.2 Connections. Piping systems used to con- nect tube trailers to a user piping system shall not be viewed as an encroachment into the 3-foot (914 mm) clear space 5303.8 Wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equip- ment shall comply with NFPA 70 Compressed gas contain- ers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be located where they could become part of an electrical circuit Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be used for electrical grounding 5303.9 Service and repair. Service, repair, modification or removal of valves, pressure -relief devices or other com- pressed gas container, cylinder or tank appurtenances shall be performed by trained personnel 5303.10 Unauthorized use. Compressed gas containers, cyl- inders, tanks and systems shall not be used for any purpose other than to serve as a vessel for containing the product that it is designed to contain 5303.11 Exposure to fire. Compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks that have been exposed to fire shall be removed from service Containers, cylinders and tanks so removed shall be handled by approved, qualified persons 5303.12 Leaks, damage or corrosion. Leaking, damaged or corroded compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be removed from service Leaking, damaged or cor- roded compressed gas systems shall be replaced or repaired in accordance with the following 1 Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks that have been removed from service shall be handled in an appraved manner 2 Compressed gas systems that are determined to be leaking, damaged or corroded shall be repaired to a ser- viceable condition or removed from service 5303.13 Surface of unprotected storage or use areas. Unless otherwise specified in Section 5303 14, compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks are allowed to be stored or used without being placed under overhead cover To prevent bottom corrosion, containers, cylinders and tanks shall be protected from direct contact with soil or unimproved sur- faces The surface of the area on which the containers are placed shall be graded to prevent accumulation of water 5303.14 Overhead cover. Compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks are allowed to be stored or used in the sun except in locations where extreme temperatures prevail 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 385 I 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES Where extreme temperatures prevail, overhead covers shall be provided 5303.15 Lighting. Approved lighting by natural or artificial means shall be provided 5303.16 Vaults. Generation, compression, storage and dis- pensing equipment for compressed gases shall be allowed to be located in either above- or below -grade vaults complying with Sections 5303 16 1 through 5303 16 14 5303.16.1 Listing required. Vaults shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, below -grade vaults are allowed to be constructed on site, provided that the design is in accordance with the International Building Code and that special inspec- tions are conducted to verify structural strength and compliance of the installation with the approved design in accordance with Section 1707 of the International Building Code Installation plans for below -grade vaults that are constructed on site shall be prepared by, and the design shall bear the stamp of, a professional engineer Consideration shall be given to soil and hydrostatic loading on the floors, walls and lid, antici- pated seismic forces, uplifting by ground water or flooding, and to loads imposed from above, such as traffic and equipment loading on the vault lid 5303.16.2 Design and construction. The vault shall com- pletely enclose generation, compression, storage or dis- pensing equipment located in the vault There shall not be openings in the vault enclosure except those necessary for vault ventilation and access, inspection, filling, emptying or venting of equipment in the vault The walls and floor of the vault shall be constructed of reinforced concrete not less than 6 inches (152 mm) thick The top of an above -grade vault shall be constructed of noncombustible material and shall be designed to be weaker than the walls of the vault to ensure that the thrust of any explosion occurring inside the vault is directed upward The top of an at- or below -grade vault shall be designed to relieve safely or contain the force of an explosion occur- ring inside the vault The top and floor of the vault and the tank foundation shall be designed to withstand the antici- pated loading, including loading from vehicular traffic, where applicable The walls and floor of a vault installed below grade shall be designed to withstand anticipated soil and hydrostatic loading Vaults shall be designed to be wind and earthquake resistant, in accordance with the International Builchng Code 5303.16.3 Secondary containment. Vaults shall be sub- stantially liquid -tight and there shall not be backfill within the vault The vault floor shall dram to a sump For pre - manufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing provided by a nationally recognized test- ing laboratory For field -erected vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified in an approved manner 5303.16.4 Internal clearance. There shall be sufficient clearance within the vault to allow for visual inspection and maintenance of equipment in the vault 5303.16.5 Anchoring. Vaults and equipment contained therein shall be suitably anchored to withstand uplifting by groundwater or flooding The design shall verify that uplifting is prevented even where equipment within the vault is empty 5303.16.6 Vehicle impact protection. Vaults shall be resistant to damage from the impact of a motor velucle, or velucle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312 5303.16.7 Arrangement. Equipment in vaults shall be listed or approved for above -ground use Where multiple vaults are provided, adjacent vaults shall be allowed to share a common wall The common wall shall be liquid and vapor tight and shall be designed to withstand the load imposed when the vault on either side of the wall is filled with water 5303.16.8 Connections. Connections shall be provided to pernut the venting of each vault to dilute, disperse and remove vapors prior to personnel entering the vault 5303.16.9 Ventilation. Vaults shall be provided with an exhaust ventilation system installed in accordance with Section 5004 3 The ventilation system shall operate con- tinuously or be designed to operate upon activation of the vapor or liquid detection system The system shall provide ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m')] of floor area, but not less than 150 cfin (4 m'/mm) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide au movement across all parts of the vault floor for gases having a density greater than au and across all parts of the vault ceiling for gases having a density less than air Supply ducts shall extend to within 3 inches (76 mm), but not more than 12 inches (305 mm), of the floor Exhaust ducts shall extend to within 3 inches (76 mm), but not more than 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor or ceiling, for heavier-than-air or lighter -than -air gases, respectively The exhaust system shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 5303.16.10 Monitoring and detection. Vaults shall be provided with approved vapor and liquid detection sys- tems and equipped with on -site audible and visual warning devices with battery backup Vapor detection systems shall sound an alarm when the system detects vapors that reach or exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) or one-half the immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) concentration for the gas in the vault Vapor detectors shall be located not higher than 12 inches (305 mm) above the lowest point in the vault for heavier- than-air gases and not lower than 12 inches (305 mm) below the highest point in the vault for lighter -than -air gases Liquid detection systems shall sound an alarm upon detection of any liquid, including water Liquid detectors shall be located in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions Activation of either vapor or liquid detection systems shall cause a signal to be sounded at an approved constantly attended location within the facility served by the tanks or at an approved location Activation of vapor detection systems shall shut off gas-handlmg equipment in the vault and dispensers 386 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo 06 DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES 5303.16.11 Liquid removal. Means shall be provided to recover liquid from the vault Where a pump is used to meet this requirement, it shall not be permanently installed in the vault Electric -powered portable pumps shall be suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 locations, as defined in NFPA 70 5303.16.12 Relief vents. Vent pipes for equipment in the vault shall termmate not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) above ground level 5303.16.13 Accessway. Vaults shall be provided with an approved personnel accessway with a minimum dimen- sion of 30 inches (762 mm) and with a permanently affixed, nonferrous ladder Accessways shall be designed to be nonsparking Travel distance from any point inside a vault to an accessway shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) At each entry point, a warning sign indicating the need for procedures for safe entry into confined spaces shall be posted Entry points shall be secured against unauthorized entry and vandalism 5303.16.14 Classified area. The interior of a vault con - taming a flammable gas shall be designated a Class I, Division 1 location, as defined inNFPA 70 SECTION 5304 STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES 5304.1 Upright storage. Compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks, except those designed for use in a horizontal position, and all compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks containing nonliquefied gases, shall be stored in an upright position with the valve end up An upright position shall include conditions where the container, cylinder or tank axis is inclined as much as 45 degrees (0 80 rad) from the ver- tical Exceptions: 1 Compressedgas containers with a water volume less than 1 3 gallons (5 L) are allowed to be stored in a horizontal position 2 Cylinders, containers and tanks containing nonflam- mable gases, or cylinders, containers and tanks con - taming nonliquefied flammable gases that have been secured to a pallet for transportation purposes 5304.2 Material -specific regulations. In addition to the requirements of this section, indoor and outdoor storage of compressed gases shall comply with the material -specific provisions of Chapters 54, 58 and 60 through 67 SECTION 5305 USE AND HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES 5305.1 Compressed gas systems. Compressed gas systems shall be suitable for the use intended and shall be designed by persons competent in such design Compressed gas equip- ment, machinery and processes shall be listed or approved 5305.2 Controls. Compressed gas system controls shall be designed to prevent materials from entering or leaving pro - cess or reaction systems at other than the intended time, rate or path Automatic controls shall be designed to be fall safe 5305.3 Piping systems. Piping, including tubing, valves, fit- tings and pressure regulators, shall comply with this section and Chapter 50 Piping, tubing, pressure regulators, valves and other apparatus shall be kept gas tight to prevent leakage 5305.4 Valves. Valves utilized on compressed gas systems shall be suitable for the use intended Access to such valves shall be provided and maintained Valve handles or operators I for required shutoff valves shall not be removed or otherwise altered to prevent access 5305.5 Venting. Venting of gases shall be directed to an approved location Venting shall comply with the Interna- tional Mechanical Code 5305.6 Upright use. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, except those designed for use in a horizontal posi- tion, and all compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks containing nonliquefied gases, shall be used in an upright position with the valve end up An upright position shall include conditions where the container, cylinder or tank axis is inclined as much as 45 degrees (0 80 rad) from the vertical Use of nonflammable liquefied gases in the inverted position where the liquid phase is used shall not be prohibited pro- vided that the container, cylinder or tank is properly secured and the dispensing apparatus is designed for liquefied gas use Exception: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks with a water volume less than 13 gallons (5 L) are allowed to be used in a horizontal position 5305.7 Transfer. Transfer of gases between containers, cyl- inders and tanks shall be performed by qualified personnel using equipment and operating procedures in accordance with CGA P-1 Exception: The fueling of velucles with CNG or CH, conducted in accordance with Chapter 23 5305.8 Use of compressed gas for inflation. Inflatable equipment, devices or balloons shall only be pressurized or filled with compressed air or inert gases 5305.9 Material -specific regulations. In addition to the requirements of this section, indoor and outdoor use of com- pressed gases shall comply with the material -specific provi- sions of Chapters 54, 58 and 60 through 67 5305.10 Handling. The handling of compressed gas contain- ers, cylinders and tanks shall comply with Sections 5305 10 1 and 5305 10 2 5305.10.1 Carts and trucks. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be moved using an approved method Where containers, cylinders or tanks are moved by hand cart, hand truck or other mobile device, such carts, trucks or devices shall be designed for the secure movement of con- tainers, cylinders or tanks Carts and trucks utilized for transport of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks within buildings shall comply with Section 5003 10 Carts and trucks utilized for transport of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks exterior to buildings shall 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 387 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES be designed so that the containers, cylinders and tanks will be secured against dropping or otherwise striking against each other or other surfaces 5305.10.2 Lifting devices. Ropes, chains or slings shall not be used to suspend compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanks unless provisions at time of manufacture have been made on the container, cylinder or tank for appropriate lifting attachments, such as lugs SECTION 5306 MEDICAL GASES 5306.1 General. Medical gases at health care -related facili- ties intended for patient or veterinary care shall comply with Sections 5306 2 through 5306 5 in addition to other require- ments of this chapter and Section 427 of the International Building Code 5306.2 Interior supply location. Medical gases shall be located in areas dedicated to the storage of such gases without other storage or uses Where containers of medical gases in quantities greater than the permit amount are located inside buildings, they shall be m a t-hour exterior room, a 1-hour interior room or a gas cabinet in accordance with Section 5306 2 1, 5306 2 2 or 5306 2 3, respectively Rooms or areas where medical gases are stored or used in quantities exceed- ing the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with the Inter- national Builckng Code for high -hazard Group H occupan- cies 5306.2.1 One -hour exterior rooms. A 1-hour exterior room shall be a room or enclosure separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, with afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour Openings between the room or enclosure and interior spaces shall be self -closing smoke- and draft -control assemblies having afire protection rating of not less than 1 hour Rooms shall have not less than one exterior wall that is provided with not less than two vents Each vent shall have a minimum free opening area of 36 square inches (232 cm') for each 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') at nor- mal temperature and pressure (NTP) of gas stored in the room and shall be not less than 72 square inches (465 cm') in aggregate free opening area One vent shall be within 6 inches (152 mm) of the floor and one shall be within 6 inches (152 mm) of the ceiling Rooms shall be provided with not less than one automatic sprinkler to provide con- tainer cooling in case of fire 5306.2.2 One -hour interior room. Where an exterior wall cannot be provided for the room, a 1-hour interior room shall be a room or enclosure separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, with afire -resistance rating of not less than 1 hour Openings between the room or enclosure and interior spaces shall be self -closing, smoke- and draft -control assemblies having afire protection rating of not less than 1 hour An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed within the room The room shall be exhausted through a duct to the exterior Supply and exhaust ducts shall be enclosed in a 1-hour-rated shaft enclosure from the room to the exterior Approved mechanical ventilation shall comply with the International Mechanical Code and be provided at a minimum rate of 1 cfm per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of the area of the room 5306.2.3 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be constructed in accordance with Section 5003 8 6 and shall comply with the following 1 Exhausted to the exterior through dedicated exhaust duct system installed in accordance with Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code 2 Supply and exhaust ducts shall be enclosed in a 1- hour fire -resistance -rated shaft enclosure from the cabinet to the exterior The average velocity of ven- tilation at the face of access ports or windows shall be not less than 200 feet per minute (1 02 m/s) with not less than 150 feet per minute (0 76 m/s) at any point of the access port or window 3 Provided with an automatic sprinkler system inter- nal to the cabinet 5306.3 Exterior supply locations. Oxidizer medical gas sys- tems located on the exterior of a building with quantities greater than the permit amount shall be located in accordance with Section 6304 2 1 5306.4 Transfilling. Transfillmg areas and operations including, but not limited to, ventilation and separation, shall comply with NFPA 99 5306.5 Medical gas systems. Medical gas systems including, but not limited to, distribution piping, supply manifolds, con- nections, pressure regulators and relief devices and valves, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 99 and the gen- eral provisions of this chapter Existing medical gas systems shall be maintained in accordance with the maintenance, inspection and testing provisions of NFPA 99 for medical gas systems SECTION 5307 COMPRESSED GASES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED 5307.1 General. Compressed gases in storage or use not reg- ulated by the material -specific provisions of Chapters 6, 54, 55, and 60 through 67, including asphyxiant, irritant and radioactive gases, shall comply with this section in addition to other requirements of this chapter 5307.2 Ventilation. Indoor storage and use areas and storage buildings shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 5004 3 Where mechanical ventilation is pro- 388 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES vided, the systems shall be operational during such time as the building or space is occupied Exceptions: A gas detection system complying with Section 5307 2 1 shall be permitted in lieu of mechanical ventilation Areas containing insulated liquid carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications shall comply with Section 5307 3 5307.2.1 Gas detection system. In rooms or areas not pro- vided with ventilation in accordance with Section 5307 2, a gas detection system complying with Section 916 or, where approved, an oxygen depletion alarm system, either of which initiates audible and visible alarm signals in the room or area where sensors are installed, shall be provided 5307.3 Insulated liquid carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications. Insulated liquid carbon dioxide systems with more than 100 pounds (45 4 kg) of car- bon dioxide used in beverage dispensing applications shall comply with Section 5307 3 1 5307.3.1 Ventilation. Where insulated liquid carbon diox- ide storage tanks, cylinders, piping and equipment are located indoors, rooms or areas containing storage tanks, cylinders, piping and equipment, and other areas where a leak of carbon dioxide is expected to accumulate, shall be provided with mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section 5004 3 and designed to maintain the room con - turning carbon dioxide at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area Exception: A gas detection system complying with Section 5307 3 2 shall be pernutted in lieu of mechani- cal ventilation 5307.3.2 Gas detection system. Where ventilation is not provided in accordance with Section 5307 3 1, a gas detec- tion system shall be provided in rooms or indoor areas and in below -grade outdoor locations with insulated carbon dioxide systems Carbon dioxide sensors shall be provided within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor in the area where the gas is expected to accumulate or other approved loca- tions The system shall be designed as follows 1 Activates an audible and visible supervisory alarm at a normally attended location upon detection of a carbon dioxide concentration of 5,000 ppm (9000 mg/m') 2 Activates an audible and visible alarm within the room or immediate area where the system is installed upon detection of a carbon dioxide concen- tration of 30,000 ppm (54 000 mg/m') 5307.4 Carbon dioxide enrichment systems. The design, installation and maintenance of carbon dioxide enrichment systems with more than 100 pounds (45 4 kg) of carbon diox- ide, and carbon dioxide enrichment systems with any quantity of carbon dioxide having a remote fill connection, shall com- ply with Sections 5307 4 1 through 5307 4 7 5307.4.1 Documentation. The following information shall be provided with the application for permit 1 Total aggregate quantity of liquid carbon dioxide in pounds or cubic feet at normal temperature and pressure 2 Location and total volume of the room where the carbon dioxide enrichment operation will be con- ducted Identify whether the room is at grade or below grade 3 Location of containers relative to equipment, build- ing openings and means of egress. 4 Manufacturer's specifications and pressure rating, including cut sheets, of all piping and tubing to be used 5 A piping and instrumentation diagram that shows piping support and remote fill connections 6 Details of container venting, including but not lun- Jted to vent line size, material and termination loca- tion 7 Alarm and detection system and equipment, if appli- cable 8 Seismic support for containers 5307.4.2 Equipment. Pressure relief, vent piping, fill indicators, fill connections, vent terminations, piping sys- tems and the storage, use and handling of the carbon diox- ide shall be in accordance with Chapter 53 and NFPA 55 5307.4.3 Gas detection system. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided in rooms or indoor areas in which the carbon dioxide enrichment pro- cess is located, in rooms or indoor areas in which con- tainer systems are located, and in other areas where carbon dioxide is expected to accumulate Carbon dioxide sensors shall be provided within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor in the area where the gas is expected to accumulate or leaks are most likely to occur The system shall be designed as follows 1 Activates a low-level alarm upon detection of a car- bon dioxide concentration of 5,000 ppm (9000 mg/ in 3) 2 Activates a high-level alarm upon detection of a car- bon dioxide concentration of 30,000 ppm (54 000 mg/m') 5307.4.3.1 System activation. Activation of the low- level gas detection system alarm shall automatically 1 Stop the flow of carbon dioxide to the piping sys- tem 2 Activate the mechanical exhaust ventilation sys- tem 3 Activate an audible and visible supervisory alarm signal at an approved location within the build- ing Activation of the high-level gas detection system alarm shall automatically 1 Stop the flow of carbon dioxide to the piping sys- tem 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 389 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER COMPRESSED GASES 2 Activate the mechanical exhaust ventilation sys- tem 3 Activate an audible and visible evacuation alarm both inside and outside of the carbon dioxide enrichment area, and the area in which the carbon dioxide containers are located 5307.4.4 Pressurization and ventilation. Rooms or indoor areas in which carbon dioxide enrichment is pro- vided shall be maintained at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding areas in the building A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided in accordance with the International Mechanical Code that complies with all of the following 1 Mechanical ventilation in the room or area shall be at a rate of not less than 1 cfm per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m')] 2 When activated by the gas detection system, the mechanical ventilation system shall remain on until manually reset 3 The exhaust system intakes shall be taken from points within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor 4 The ventilation system shall discharge to the out- doors in an approved location 5307.4.5 Signage. Hazard identification signs shall be posted at the entrance to the room and indoor areas where the carbon dioxide enrichment process is located, and at the entrance to the room or indoor area where the carbon dioxide containers are located The sign shall be not less than 8 inches (200 mm) m width and 6 inches (150 mm) in height and indicate CAUTION — CARBON DIOXIDE GAS VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING A HIGH CARBON DIOXIDE (CO) GAS CONCENTRATION IN THIS AREA CAN CAUSE ASPHYXIATION 5307.4.6 Seismic and structural design. Carbon dioxide system containers and piping shall comply with the seis- mic design requirements in Chapter 16 of the International Building Code and shall not exceed the floor loading lim- itation of the bwldmg 5307.4.7 Container refilling. Carbon dioxide containers located indoors shall not be refilled unless filled from a remote connection located outdoors 390 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill l l CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 54 CORROSIVE MATERIALS User note: About this chapter: Chapter 54 addresses the hazards of corrosive materials that have a destructive effect on living tissues Though corro- sive gases exist, most corrosive materials are solid or liquid and classified as either acids or bases (alkalis) These materials may pose a wide range of hazards other than corrosivity, such as combustibility, reactivity or oxidizing hazards, and must conform to the requirements of this code with respect to all of their known hazards The focus of this chapter is on materials whose primary hazard is corrosivity, that is, the ability to destroy or Irreparably damage living tissue on contact As with other chapters of the this code, Section 5402 contains material that is defined In Chapter 2 and Is applicable to the chapter contents SECTION 5401 GENERAL 5401.1 Scope. The storage and use of corrosive materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 Exceptions: 1 Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003 11 2 Stationary storage battery systems in accordance with Section 1206 2 3 This chapter shall not apply to R-717 (ammonia) where used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration system (see Section 605) 5401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 5402 DEFINITION 5402.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 CORROSIVE. SECTION 5403 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5403.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of corrosive materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5401 5403.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 50 SECTION 5404 STORAGE 5404.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(2), shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004 and this chapter 5404.1.1 Liquid -tight floor. In addition to the provisions of Section 5004 12, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall be of liquid -tight construction 5404.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of corrosive mate- rials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004 and this chap- ter 5404.2.1 Above -ground outside storage tanks. Above- ground outside storage tanks exceeding an aggregate quantity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L) of corrosive liquids shall be provided with secondary containment in accor- dance with Section 5004 2 2 5404.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings not associated with the manufac- turing or distribution of such materials, lot hues, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress A 2- hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations, and extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such dis- tance The wall shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area SECTION 5405 USE 5405.1 Indoor use. The indoor use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per con- trol area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 and this chapter 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 391 I I 1 I (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCIION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CORROSIVE MATERIALS 5405.1.1 Liquid transfer. Corrosive liquids shall be transferred in accordance with Section 5005 1 10 5405.1.2 Ventilation. Where corrosive materials are dis- pensed or used, mechanical exhaust ventilation in accor- dance with Section 5005 2 1 1 shall be provided 5405.2 Outdoor use. The outdoor use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 and this chapter 5405.2.1 Distance from use to exposures. Outdoor use of corrosive materials shall be located in accordance with Section 5404 2 2 392 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo.m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 55 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 55 regulates the hazards associated with the storage, use and handling of cryogenic fluids through regulation of such things as pressure relief mechanisms and proper container storage These hazards are in addition to the code requirements that address the other hazards of cryogenic fluids such as flammability and toxicity These other characteristics are dealt with in Chapter 50 and other chapters, such as Chapter 58 and its content about flammable gases Cryogen are hazardous because they are held at extremely low temperatures and high pressures Many cryogenic fluids, however, are actually inert gases and would not be regulated elsewhere in this code Cryogens are used for many applications but specifically have had widespread use in the biomedical field and in space programs SECTION 5501 GENERAL 5501.1 Scope. Storage, use and handling of cryogenic fluids shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 55 Cryogenic flu- ids classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with the general requirements of Chapter 50 Partially full contain- ers containing residual cryogenic fluids shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required Exceptions: 1 Fluids used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 605) 2 Liquefied natural gas (LNG), which shall comply with NFPA 59A Oxidizing cryogenic fluids, including oxygen, shall com- ply with Chapter 63, as applicable Flammable cryogenic fluids, including hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide, shall comply with Chapters 23 and 58, as applicable Inert cryogenic fluids, including argon, helium and nitro- gen, shall comply with ANSUCGA P-18 5501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 5502 DEFINITIONS 5502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 CRYOGENIC CONTAINER. CRYOGENIC FLUID. CRYOGENIC VESSEL. FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUID. LOW-PRESSURE TANK SECTION 5503 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5503.1 Containers. Containers employed for storage or use of cryogenic fluids shall comply with Sections 5503 1 1 through 5503 13 2 and Chapter 50 5503.1.1 Nonstandard containers. Containers, equip- ment and devices that are not in compliance with recog- nized standards for design and construction shall be approved upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that they are designed and constructed for safe operation 5503.1.1.1 Data submitted for approval. The follow- ing data shall be submitted to the fire code official with reference to the deviation from the recognized standard with the application for approval 1 Type and use of container, equipment or device 2 Material to be stored, used or transported 3 Description showing dimensions and materials used in construction 4 Design pressure, maximum operating pressure and test pressure 5 Type, size and setting of pressure relief devices 6 Other data requested by the fire code official 5503.1.2 Concrete containers. Concrete containers shall be built in accordance with the International Building Code Barrier materials and membranes used in connec- tion with concrete, but not functioning structurally, shall be compatible with the materials contained 5503.1.3 Foundations and supports. Containers shall be provided with substantial concrete or masonry founda- tions, or structural steel supports on firm concrete or masonry foundations Containers shall be supported to prevent the concentration of excessive loads on the sup- porting portion of the shell Foundations for horizontal containers shall be constructed to accommodate expansion and contraction of the container Foundations shall be pro- vided to support the weight of vaporizers or heat exchang- ers 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 393 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 5503.1.3.1 Temperature effects. Where container foundations or supports are subject to exposure to tem- peratures below -130°F (-90°C), the foundations or supports shall be constructed of materials to withstand the low -temperature effects of cryogerac fluid spillage 5503.1.3.2 Corrosion protection. Portions of contain- ers in contact with foundations or saddles shall be painted to protect against corrosion 5503.2 Pressure relief devices. Pressure relief devices shall be provided in accordance with Sections 5503 2 1 through 5503 2 7 to protect containers and systems containing cryo- genic fluids from rupture in the event of overpressure Pres- sure relief devices shall be designed in accordance with CGA S-1 1. CGA S-1 2 and CGA S-1 3 5503.2.1 Containers. Containers shall be provided with pressure relief devices 5503.2.2 Vessels or equipment other than containers. Heat exchangers, vaporizers, insulation casings surround- ing containers, vessels and coaxial piping systems in which liquefied cryogenic fluids could be trapped because of leakage from the primary container shall be provided with a pressure relief device 5503.2.3 Sizing. Pressure relief devices shall be sized in accordance with the specifications to which the container was fabricated The relief device shall have sufficient capacity to prevent the maximum design pressure of the container or system from being exceeded 5503.2.4 Accessibility. Pressure relief devices shall be located such that they are provided with ready access for inspection and repair 5503.2.5 Arrangement. Pressure relief devices shall be arranged to discharge unobstructed to the open au in such a manner as to prevent impingement of escaping gas on personnel, containers, equipment and adjacent structures or to enter enclosed spaces Exception: DOTn-specified containers with an internal volume of 2 cubic feet (0 057 m') or less 5503.2.6 Shutoffs between pressure relief devices and containers. Shutoff valves shall not be installed between pressure relief devices and containers Exceptions: 1 A shutoff valve is allowed on containers equipped with multiple pressure relief device installations where the arrangement of the valves provides the full required flow through the mim- mum number of required relief devices at all times 2 A locking -type shutoff valve is allowed to be used upstream of the pressure relief device for service -related work performed by the supplier when in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 5503.2.7 Temperature limits. Pressure relief devices shall not be subjected to cryogenic fluid temperatures except when operating 5503.3 Pressure relief vent piping. Pressure relief vent -pip - mg systems shall be constructed and arranged so as to remain functional and direct the flow of gas to a safe location in accordance with Sections 5503 3 1 and 5503 3 2 5503.3.1 Sizing. Pressure relief device vent piping shall have a cross -sectional area not less than that of the pres- sure relief device vent opening and shall be arranged so as not to restrict the flow of escaping gas 5503.3.2 Arrangement. Pressure relief device vent piping and drams in vent lines shall be arranged so that escaping gas will discharge unobstructed to the open air and not impinge on personnel, containers, equipment and adjacent structures or enter enclosed spaces Pressure relief device vent lines shall be installed in such a manner to exclude or remove moisture and condensation and prevent malfunc- tion of the pressure relief device because of freezing or lee accumulation 5503.4 Marking. Cryogenic containers and systems shall be marked in accordance with Sections 5503 4 1 through 550346 5503.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identifica- tion signs in accordance with NITA 704 shall be provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or used 5503.4.2 Identification of contents. Stationary and porta- ble containers shall be marked with the name of the gas contained Stationary above -ground containers shall be placarded in accordance with Sections 5003 5 and 5003 6 Portable containers shall be identified in accordance with CGA C-7 5503.4.3Identification of containers. Stationary contain- ers shall be identified with the manufacturing specification and maximum allowable working pressure with a perma- nent nameplate The nameplate shall be installed on the container in a location provided with ready access The nameplate shall be marked in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 5503.4.4 Identification of container connections. Con- tainer inlet and outlet connections, liquid -level limit con- trols, valves and pressure gauges shall be identified with one of the following 1 A perm anent tag or label identifying the function 2 A schematic drawing that portrays the function and designates whether the connection is to the vapor or liquid space of the container Where a schematic drawing is provided, it shall be attached to the container and maintained in a legible con- dition 5503.4.5 Identification of piping systems. Piping sys- tems shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13 1 5503.4.6 Identification of emergency shutoff valves. Emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the loca- tion shall be clearly visible and indicated by means of a sign 394 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( ITHR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 5503.5 Security. Cryogenic containers and systems shall be secured against accidental dislodgement and against access by unauthorized personnel in accordance with Sections 5503 5 1 through 5503 5 4 5503.5.1 Security of areas. Containers and systems shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded in an approved manner 5503.5.2 Securing of containers. Stationary containers shall be secured to foundations in accordance with the International Building Code Portable containers subject to shifting or upset shall be secured Nesting shall be an acceptable means of securing containers 5503.5.3 Securing of vaporizers. Vaporizers, heat exchangers and similar equipment shall be anchored to a suitable foundation and its connecting piping shall be suf- ficiently flexible to provide for the effects of expansion and contraction due to temperature changes 5503.5.4 Physical protection. Containers, piping, valves, pressure relief devices, regulating equipment and other appurtenances shall be protected against physical damage and tampering 5503.6 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with NFPA 70 and Sections 5503 6 1 and 5503 6 2 5503.6.1 Location. Containers and systems shall not be located where they could become part of an electrical cir- cuit 5503.6.2 Electrical grounding and bonding. Containers and systems shall not be used for electrical grounding Where electrical grounding and bonding is required, the system shall comply with NFPA 70 The grounding sys- tem shall be protected against corrosion, including corro- sion caused by stray electric currents 5503.7 Service and repair. Service, repair, modification or removal of valves, pressure relief devices or other container appurtenances shall comply with Sections 5503 7 1 and 5503 7 2 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII or DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 5503.7.1 Containers. Containers that have been removed from service shall be handled in an approved manner 5503.7.2 Systems. Service and repair of systems shall be performed by trained personnel 5503.8 Unauthorized use. Containers shall not be used for any purpose other than to serve as a vessel for containing the product that it is designed to contain 5503.9 Leaks, damage and corrosion. Leaking, damaged or corroded containers shall be removed from service Leaking, damaged or corroded systems shall be replaced, repaired or removed in accordance with Section 5503 7 5503.10 Lighting. Where required, lighting, including emer- gency lighting, shall be provided for fire appliances and oper- ating facilities such as walkways, control valves and gates ancillary to stationary containers SECTION 5504 STORAGE 5504.1 General. Storage of containers shall comply with this section 5504.2 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5504 2 1 through 5504 2 2 3 5504.2.1 Stationary containers. Stationary containers shall be installed in accordance with the provisions appli- cable to the type of fluid stored and this section 5504.2.1.1 Containers. Stationary containers shall comply with Section 5503 1 5504.2.1.2 Construction of indoor areas. Cryogenic fluids in stationary containers stored indoors shall be located in buildings, rooms or areas constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 5504.2.1.3 Ventilation. Storage areas for stationary containers shall be ventilated in accordance with the Intemational Mechanical Code 5504.2.2 Portable containers. Indoor storage of portable containers shall comply with the provisions applicable to the type of fluid stored and Sections 5504 2 2 1 through 5504223 5504.2.2.1 Containers. Portable containers shall com- ply with Section 5503 1 5504.2.2.2 Construction of indoor areas. Cryogenic fluids in portable containers stored indoors shall be stored in buildings, rooms or areas constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 5504.2.2.3 Ventilation. Storage areas shall be venti- lated in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 5504.3 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5504 3 1 through 55043123 5504.3.1 Separation from hazardous conditions. Cryo- genic containers and systems in outdoor storage shall be separated from materials and conditions that pose expo- sure hazards to or from each other in accordance with Sec- tions 5504 3 1 1 through 5504 3 1 1 5 5504.3.1.1 Stationary containers. Stationary contain- ers shall be separated from exposure hazards in accor- dance with the provisions applicable to the type of fluid contained and the minimum separation distances mdJ- cated in Table 5504 3 1 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 395 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CRYOGENIC FLUIDS TABLE 5504.3.1.1 SEPARATION OF STATIONARY CONTAINERS FROM EXPOSURE HAZARDS EXPOSURE MINIMUM DISTANCE (feet) Buildings, regardless of construction type 1 Building exits 10 Wall openings 1 Air intakes 10 Lot lines 5 Places of public assembly 50 Nonambulatory patient areas 50 Combustible materials such as paper, leaves, weeds, dry grass or debris 15 Other hazardous materials In accordance with Chapter 50 For SI 1 foot =3048 min 5504.3.1.1.1 Point -of -fill connections. Remote transfer points and fill connection points shall not be positioned closer to exposures than the minimum distances required for stationary containers 5504.3.1.1.2 Surfaces beneath containers. Con - tamers shall be placed on surfaces that are compati- ble with the fluid in the container 5504.3.1.1.3 Location. Containers of cryogerac flu- ids shall not be located within diked areas contain- ing other hazardous materials 5504.3.1.1.4 Areas subject to flooding. Stationary containers located in areas subject to flooding shall be securely anchored or elevated to prevent the con - tamers from separating from foundations or sup- ports 5504.3.1.1.5 Drainage. The area surrounding sta- tionary containers shall be provided with a means to prevent accidental discharge of fluids from endan- gering personnel, containers, equipment and adja- cent structures or to enter enclosed spaces The stationary container shall not be placed where spilled or discharged fluids will be retained around the container Exception: These provisions shall not apply where it is determined by the fire code official that the container does not constitute a hazard, after consideration of special features such as crushed rock utilized as a heat sink, topographi- cal conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity to structures on the same or adjacent property, and the capacity and construction of containers and character of fluids to be stored 5504.3.1.2 Outdoor storage of portable containers. Outdoor storage of portable containers shall comply with Section 5503 and Sections 5504 3 1 2 1 through 55043123 5504.3.1.2.1 Exposure hazard separation. Porta- ble containers in outdoor storage shall be separated from exposure hazards in accordance with Table 55043121 TABLE 5504.3.1.2.1 SEPARATION OF PORTABLE CONTAINERS FROM EXPOSURE HAZARDS EXPOSURE MINIMUM DISTANCE (feet) Building exits 10 Wall openings 1 Air intakes 10 Lot lines 5 Combustible materials such as paper, 15 leaves, weeds, dry grass or debris Other hazardous materials In accordance with Chapter 50 For SI 1 foot =304 8 min 5504.3.1.2.2 Surfaces beneath containers. The sur- face of the area on which stationary containers are placed, including the surface of the area located below the point where connections are made for the purpose of filling such containers, shall be compati- ble with the fluid in the container 5504.3.1.2.3 Drainage. The area surrounding porta- ble containers shall be provided with a means to pre- vent accidental discharge of fluids from endangering adjacent containers, buildings, equipment or adjoin- ing property Exception: These provisions shall not apply where it is determined by the fire code official that the container does not constitute a hazard SECTION 5505 USE AND HANDLING 5505.1 General. Use and handling of cryogenic fluid con- tainers and systems shall comply with Sections 5505 1 1 through 5505 5 2 5505.1.1 Cryogenic fluid systems. Cryogenic fluid sys- tems shall be suitable for the use intended and designed by persons competent in such design Equipment, machinery and processes shall be listed or approved 5505.1.2 Piping systems. Piping, tubing, valves and joints and fittings conveying cryogenic fluids shall be installed in accordance with the material -specific provisions of Sec- tion 5501 1 and Sections 5505 1 2 1 through 5505 12 6 5505.1.2.1 Design and construction. Piping systems shall be suitable for the use intended through the full range of pressure and temperature to which they will be subjected Piping systems shall be designed and con- structed to provide adequate allowance for expansion, contraction, vibration, settlement and fire exposure 5505.1.2.2 Joints. Joints on container piping and tub - mg shall be threaded, welded, silver brazed or flanged 5505.1.2.3 Valves and accessory equipment. Valves and accessory equipment shall be suitable for the 396 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyagRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg PAoIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPRODVCIION OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. ANDREJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CRYOGENIC FLUIDS intended use at the temperatures of the application and shall be designed and constructed to withstand the max- imum pressure at the minimum temperature to which they will be subjected 5505.1.2.3.1 Shutoff valves on containers. Shutoff valves shall be provided on all container connec- tions except for pressure relief devices Shutoff valves shall be provided with access thereto and located as close as practical to the container 5505.1.2.3.2 Shutoff valves on piping. Shutoff valves shall be installed in piping containing cryo- genic fluids where needed to linit the volume of liq- aid discharged in the event of piping or equipment failure Pressure relief valves shall be installed where liquid is capable of being trapped between shutoff valves in the piping system (see Section 5503 2) 5505.1.2.4 Physical protection and support. Piping systems shall be supported and protected from physical damage Piping passing through walls shall be pro- tected from mechanical damage 5505.1.2.5 Corrosion protection. Above -ground pip- ing that is subject to corrosion because of exposure to corrosive atmospheres, shall be constructed of materi- als to resist the corrosive environment or otherwise pro- tected against corrosion Below -ground piping shall be protected against corrosion 5505.1.2.6 Testing. Piping systems shall be tested and proven free of leaks after installation as required by the standards to which they were designed and constructed Test pressures shall be not less than 150 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure where hydraulic testing is conducted or 110 percent where testing is conducted pneumatically 5505.2 Indoor use. Indoor use of cryogenic fluids shall com- ply with the material -specific provisions of Section 5501 1 5505.3 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of cryogenic fluids shall comply with the material specific provisions of Sections 5501 1, 5505 3 1 and 5505 3 2 5505.3.1 Separation. Distances from lot lines, buildings and exposure hazards shall comply with Section 5504 3 and the material -specific provisions of Section 5501 1 5505.3.2 Emergency shutoff valves. Manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves shall be provided to shut off the cryogenic fluid supply in case of emergency An emer- gency shutoff valve shall be located at the source of sup- ply and at the point where the system enters the building 5505.4 Filling and dispensing. Filling and dispensing of cryogenic fluids shall comply with Sections 5505 4 1 through 550543 5505.4.1 Dispensing areas. Dispensing of cryogenic flu- ids with physical or health hazards shall be conducted in approved locations Dispensing indoors shall be con- ducted in areas constructed in accordance with the Inter- national Building Code 5505.4.1.1 Ventilation. Indoor areas where cryogenic fluids are dispensed shall be ventilated in accordance with the requirements of the International Mechanical Code in a manner that captures any vapor at the point of generation Exception: Cryogenic fluids that can be demon- strated not to create harmful vapors 5505.4.1.2 Piping systems. Piping systems utilized for filling or dispensing of cryogenic fluids shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 5505 1 2 5505.4.2 Vehicle loading and unloading areas. Loading or unloading areas shall be conducted in an approved man- ner in accordance with the standards referenced in Section 5501 1 5505.4.3 Limit controls. Limit controls shall be provided to prevent overfilling of stationary containers during fill- ing operations 5505.5 Handling. Handling of cryogenic containers shall comply with Sections 5505 5 1 and 5505 5 2 5505.5.1 Carts and trucks. Cryogenic containers shall be moved using an approved method Where cryogenic con- tainers are moved by hand cart, hand truck or other mobile device, such carts, trucks or devices shall be designed for the secure movement of the container Carts and trucks used to transport cryogenic containers shall be designed to provide a stable base for the commod- ities to be transported and shall have a means of restrain- ing containers to prevent accidental dislodgement 5505.5.2 Closed containers. Pressurized containers shall be transported in a closed condition Containers designed for use at atmospheric conditions shall be transported with appropriate loose -fitting covers in place to prevent spill- age 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 397 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 398 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 56 prescribes minimum requirements for the safe manufacture, storage, handling and use of explosives, ammu- nition and blasting agents for commercial and industrial occupancies These provisions are intended to protect the general public, emergency responders and individuals who handle explosives It also regulates the manufacturing, retail sale, display and wholesale distribution of fire- works, establishes the requJrements for obtaining approval to manufacture, store, sell, discharge or conduct a public display, and references national standards for regulations governing manufacture, storage and public displays SECTION 5601 GENERAL 5601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks and small anus ammunition Exceptions: 1 The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National Guard 2 Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States Pharmacopoeia 3 The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition where packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements 4 The possession, storage and use of not more than 1 pound (0 454 kg) of commercially manufactured sporting black powder, 20 pounds (9 kg) of smoke- less powder and 10,000 small arms pruners for hand loading of small arms ammunition for personal con- sumption 5 The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities 6 Special industrial explosive devices that in the aggregate contain less than 50 pounds (23 kg) of explosive materials 7 The possession, storage and use of blank industrial - power load cartridges where packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging regulations 8 Transportation in accordance with DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 9 Items preempted by federal regulations 5601.1.1 Explosive material standard. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, NFPA 495 shall govern the manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, handling and use of explosive materials 5601.1.2 Explosive material terminals. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the operation of explosive material tennmals shall conform to the provisions of NFPA 498 5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, stor- age, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited Exceptions: 1 Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604 2 Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5605 3 The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608 4 The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1 4G fireworks where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances and regu- lations, provided that such fireworks and facili- ties comply with NFPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185, as applicable for consumer fireworks 5601.1.4 Rocketry. The storage, handling and use of model and high -power rockets shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 1122, NFPA 1125 and NFPA 1127 5601.1.5 Ammonium nitrate. The storage and handling of ammonium nitrate shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 400 and Chapter 63 Exception: Storage of ammonium nitrate in magazines with blasting agents shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 495 5601.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 6 and regulated in accordance with this section 5601.2.1 Residential uses. Persons shall not keep or store, nor shall any permit be issued to keep or store, any explo- sives at any place of habitation, or within 100 feet (30 480 mm) thereof Exception: Storage of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use and not for resale in accordance with Section 5606 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 399 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARTS Ad ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 5601.2.2 Sale and retail display. Persons shall not con- struct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explo- sive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public property or in Group A or E occupancies 5601.2.3 Permit restrictions. The fire code official is authorized to limit the quantity of explosives, explosive materials or fireworks permitted at a given location Per- sons possessing a permit for storage of explosives at any place, shall not keep or store an amount greater than authorized in such permit Only the kind of explosive spec- ified in such a permit shall be kept or stored 5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by Section 5601 2, the applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of $100,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the pay- ment of all damages to persons or property that arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results The fire code official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the loca- tion of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement 5601.2.4.1 Blasting. Before approval to do blasting is issued, the applicant for approval shall file a bond or submit a certificate of insurance in such form, amount and coverage as determined by the legal department of the jurisdiction to be adequate in each case to indem- nify the jurisdiction against any and all damages arising from perm itted blasting 5601.2.4.2 Fireworks display. The permit holder shall furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the fire code official for the pay- ment of all potential damages to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display, and aris- ing from any acts of the permit holder, the agent, employees or subcontractors 5601.3 Prohibited explosives. Permits shall not be issued or renewed for possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of the following materials and such materials currently in storage or use shall be disposed of in an approved manner 1 Liquid nitroglycerin 2 Dynamite containing more than 60-percent liquid explosive ingredient 3 Dynamite having an unsatisfactory absorbent or one that permits leakage of a liquid explosive ingredient under any conditions liable to exist during storage 4 Nitrocellulose in a dry and uncompressed condition in a quantity greater than 10 pounds (4 54 kg) of net weight in one package 5 Fulminate of mercury in a dry condition and fulmi- nate of all other metals in any condition except as a component of manufactured articles not hereinafter forbidden 6 Explosive compositions that ignite spontaneously or undergo marked decomposition, rendering the prod- ucts of their use more hazardous, when subjected for 48 consecutive hours or less to a temperature of 167°F (75'C) 7 New explosive materials until approved by DOTn, except that permits are allowed to be issued to educa- tional, governmental or industrial laboratories for instructional or research purposes 8 Explosive materials forbidden for transport by DOTn 9 Explosive materials containing an ammonium salt and a chlorate 10 Explosives not packed or marked as required by DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185 Exception: Gelatin dynamite 5601.4 Qualifications. Persons in charge of magazines, blasting, fireworks display or pyrotechnic special effect oper- ations shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that impair sensory or motor skills, shall be not less than 21 years of age and shall demonstrate knowledge of all safety precau- tions related to the storage, handling or use of explosives, explosive materials or fireworks 5601.5 Supervision. The fire code official is authorized to require operations permitted under the provisions of Section 5601 2 to be supervised at any time by the fire code official in order to determine compliance with all safety and fire regula- tions 5601.6 Notification. Whenever a new explosive material storage or manufacturing site is established, including a tem- poraryjob site, the local law enforcement agency, fire depart- ment and local emergency planning committee shall be notified 48 hours in advance, not including Saturdays, Sun- days and holidays, of the type, quantity and location of explo- sive materials at the site 5601.7 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved man- ner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materi- als or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this chapter 5601.8 Establishment of quantity of explosives and dis- tances. The quantity of explosives and distances shall be in accordance with Sections 5601 8 1 through 5601 8 1 4 5601.8.1 Quantity of explosives. The quantity -distance (Q-D) tables in Sections 5604 5 and 5605 3 shall be used to provide the minimum separation distances from poten- tial explosion sites as set forth in Tables 5601 8l(1) through 5601 8 1(3) The classification and the weight of the explosives are primary characteristics governing the use of these tables The net explosive weight shall be determined in accordance with Sections 5601811 through 5601 8 1 4 400 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS TABLE 5601.8.1(1) APPLICATION OF QUANTITY -DISTANCE (O-D) TABLES —DIVISION 1.1, 1.2 AND 1.5 EXPLOSIVES"h" ITEM MAGAZINE OPERATING BUILDING INHABITED BUILDING PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE Inhabited building IBD in IBD inTable 5604 5 2(1) Not Not Table 5604 5 2(1) Applicable Applicable Magaztne IMD in ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(1) Table 5605 3 Table 5604 5 2(1) Table 5604 5 2(1) Operating building ILD or IPD in ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(1) Table 5605 3 Table 5604 5 2(1) Table 5604 5 2(1) Public traffic route PTR in PTRin Table 5604 5 2(1) Not Not Table 5604 5 2(1) Applicable Applicable For SI 1 foot— 304 8 min a The minimum separation distance shall be 60 feet Where a building or magazine contarning explosives is barricaded, the minimum distance shall be 30 feet b Linear interpolation between tabular values in the referenced Q-D tables shall not be allowed Nonlinear interpolation of the values shall be allowed subject to an approved technical opinion and report prepared in accordance with Section 104 7 2 c For definitions of Quantity -Distance abbreviations IBD, ILD, IMD, IPD and PTR, see Chapter 2 TABLE 5601.8.1(2) APPLICATION OF QUANTITY -DISTANCE (O-D) TABLES —DIVISION 1.3 EXPLOSIVES., by. ITEM MAGAZINE OPERATING BUILDING INHABITED BUILDING PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE Inhabited building IBD in Table 5604 5 2(2) IBD in Table 5604 5 2(2) Not Applicable Not Applicable Magaztne IMD in ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Operating building ILD or IPD in ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Table 5604 5 2(2) Public traffic route PTRin Table 5604 5 2(2) PTR in Table 5604 5 2(2) Not Applicable Not Applicable For SI 1 foot=304 8 mm a The minimum separation distance hall be not less than 50 feet b Linear interpolation between tabular values in the referenced Q-D table shall be allowed c For definitions of Quantity -Distance abbreviations IBD, ILD, IMD, IPD and PTR, see Chapter 2 TABLE 5601.8.1(3) APPLICATION OF QUANTITY -DISTANCE (O-D) TABLES —DIVISION 1.4 EXPLOSIVES., Is, ITEM MAGAZINE OPERATING BUILDING INHABITED BUILDING PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE Inhabited building IBD in IBD inTable 5604 5 2(3) Not Not Table 56045 2(3) Applicable Applicable Magaztne IMD in ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Operating building ILD or IPD in Table ILD or IPD in IBD in PTR in 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Table 5604 5 2(3) Public traffic route PTR in PTR in Table 5604 5 2(3) Not Not Table 56045 2(3) Applicable Applicable For SI 1 foot =3048 min a The minimum separation distance shall be not less than 50 feet b Linear interpolation between tabular values in the referenced Q-D table shall not be allowed c For definitions of Quantity -Distance abbreviations IBD, ILD, IMD, IPD and PTR, see Chapter 2 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 401 I " ' CITFIght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dty of Ro,dNAAd) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 06 DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LET Affiee^®At, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mfwih¢odomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdmho dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIRTHO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 5601.8.1.1 Mass -detonating explosives (Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.5). The total net explosive weight of mass -det- onating explosives (Division 1 1, 1 2 or 1 5) shall be used See Table 5604 5 2(1) or Table 5605 3, as appro- priate Exception: Where the TNT equivalence of the explosive matenal has been determmed, the equiva- lence is allowed to be used to establish the net explo- sive weight 5601.8.1.2 Nonmass-detonating explosives (exclud- ing Division 1.4). Nonmass-detonating explosives (excluding Division 1 4) shall be as follows 1 Division 1 3 propellants The total weight of the propellants alone shall be the net explosive weight The net weight of propellant shall be used See Table 5604 5 2(2) 2 Combinations of bulk metal powder and pyro- technic compositions The sum of the net weights of metal powders and pyrotechnic compositions in the containers shall be the net explosive weight See Table 5604 5 2(2) 5601.8.1.3 Combinations of mass -detonating and nonmass-detonating explosives (excluding Division 1.4). Combination of mass -detonating and nonmass- detonating explosives (excluding Division 1 4) shall be as follows 1 Where Division 11 and 12 explosives are located in the same site, determme the distance for the total quantity considered first as 1 1 and then as 1 2 The required distance is the greater of the two Where the Division 1 1 requirements are controlling and the TNT equivalence of the 1 2 is known, the TNT equivalent weight of the 1 2 items shall be allowed to be added to the total explosive weight of Division 1 1 items to deter- mine the net explosive weight for Division 1 1 distance determmation See Table 5604 5 2(2) or Table 5605 3, as appropriate 2 Where Division 11 and 13 explosives are located in the same site, determine the distances for the total quantity considered first as 1 1 and then as 1 3 The required distance is the greater of the two Where the Division 1 1 requirements are controlling and the TNT equivalence of the 1 3 is known, the TNT equivalent weight of the 1 3 items shall be allowed to be added to the total explosive weight of Division 1 1 items to deter- mine the net explosive weight for Division 1 1 distance determination See Table 5604 5 2(1), 5604 5 2(2) or 5605 3, as appropriate 3 Where Division 1 1, 12 and 13 explosives are located in the same site, determine the distances for the total quantity considered first as 1 1, next as 1 2 and finally as 1 3 The required distance is the greatest of the three As allowed by Items 1 and 2, TNT equivalent weights for 1 2 and 1 3 items are allowed to be used to determme the net weight of explosives for Division 1 1 distance determmation Table 5604 5 2(1) or 5605 3 shall be used where TNT equivalency is used to estab- lish the net explosive weight 4 For composite pyrotechnic items Division 1 1 and Division 13, the sum of the net weights of the pyrotechnic composition and the explosives involved shall be used See Tables 5604 5 2(1) and 5604 5 2(2) 5601.8.1.4 Moderate fire —no blast hazards (Divi- sion 1.4). For Division 1 4 explosives, the total weight of the explosive material alone is the net weight The net weight of the explosive material shall be used SECTION 5602 DEFINITIONS 5602.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 AMMONIUM NITRATE. BARRICADE. Artificial barricade. Natural barricade. BARRICADED. BLAST AREA. BLAST SITE. BLASTER. BLASTING AGENT. BULLET RESISTANT. DETONATING CORD. DETONATION. DETONATOR. DISCHARGE SITE. DISPLAY SITE. EXPLOSIVE. High explosive. Low explosive. Mass -detonating explosives. UN/DOTn Class 1 explosives. Division 1.1. Division 1.2. Division 1.3. Division 1.4. Division 1.5. Division 1.6. EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL. FALLOUT AREA. FIREWORKS. Fireworks, 1.3G. Fireworks, L4G. FIREWORKS DISPLAY. HIGHWAY. 402 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynEbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 jM 15, fmo oc DI AM(PET) pu,rvantto I ( S 1,,® Ag,,v ,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,00.m�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboem,,Ooossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 110RK\111116011711UIM1110 11 MAGAZINE. Indoor. Type 1. Type 2. Type 3. Type 4. Type 5. MORTAR. NET EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT (net weight). OPERATING BUILDING. OPERATING LINE. PLOSOPHORIC MATERIAL. PROXIMATE AUDIENCE. PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE (PTR). PYROTECHNIC ARTICLE. PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION. PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECT. PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL -EFFECT MATERIAL. PYROTECHNICS. QUANTITY -DISTANCE (Q-D). Inhabited building distance (IBD). Intermagazine distance (IMD). Intraline distance (ILD) or Intraplant distance (IPD). RAILWAY. READY BOX. SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION. SMALL ARMS PRIMERS. SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS. SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICE. THEFT RESISTANT. SECTION 5603 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING 5603.1 General. Records of the receipt, handling, use or dis- posal of explosive materials, and reports of any accidents, thefts or unauthorized activities involving explosive materials shall conform to the requirements of this section 5603.2 Transaction record. The permittee shall maintain a record of all transactions involving receipt, removal, use or disposal of explosive materials Such records shall be main - tamed for a period of 5 years Exception: Where only Division 1 4G (consumer fire- works) are handled, records need only be maintained for a period of 3 years 5603.3 Loss, theft or unauthorized removal. The loss, theft or unauthorized removal of explosive materials from a maga- zine or permitted facility shall be reported to the fire code official, local law enforcement authorities and the U S Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- arms and Explosives within 24 hours Exception: Loss of Division 1 4G (consumer fireworks) need not be reported to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 5603.4 Accidents. Accidents involving the use of explosives, explosive materials and fireworks that result in injuries or property damage shall be reported to the fire code official immediately 5603.5 Misfires. The pyrotechnic display operator or blaster in charge shall keep a record of all aerial shells that fall to fire or charges that fall to detonate 5603.6 Hazard communication. Manufacturers of explosive materials and fireworks shall maintain records of chemicals, chemical compounds and mixtures required by DOL 29 CFR Part 1910 1200, and Section 407 5603.7 Safety rules. Current safety rules covering the opera- tion of magazines, as described in Section 5604 7, shall be posted on the interior of the magazine in a visible location SECTION 5604 EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING 5604.1 General. Storage of explosives and explosive materi- als, small arms ammunition, small arms pruners, propellant - actuated cartridges and smokeless propellants in magazines shall comply with the provisions of this section 5604.2 Magazine required. Explosives and explosive mate- nals, and Division 1 3G fireworks shall be stored in maga- zines constructed, located, operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 5604 and NFPA 495 or NFPA 1124 Exceptions: 1 Storage of fireworks at display sites in accordance with Section 5608 5 and NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126 2 Portable or mobile magazines not exceeding 120 square feet (I I m') in area shall not be required to comply with the requirements of the International Building Code. 5604.3 Magazines. The storage of explosives and explosive materials in magazines shall comply with Table 5604 3 5604.3.1 High explosives. Explosive materials classified as Division 1 1 or 1 2 or formerly classified as Class A by the U S Department of Transportation shall be stored in Type 1, 2 or 3 magazines Exceptions: 1 Black powder shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 magazine 2 Cap -sensitive explosive matenal that is demon- strated not to be bullet sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 magazine 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 403 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS TABLE 5604.3 STORAGE AMOUNTS AND MAGAZINE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND FIREWORKS, 1.3G MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA NEW UN/ INDOOR' (pounds) MAGAZINE TYPE REQUIRED DOTn OLD DOTn ATF/OSHA OUTDOOR Unprotected Cabinet Sprinklers Sprinklers 1 2 3 4 5 DIVISION CLASS CLASS (pounds) & cabinet 11° A High 0 0 1 2 1 X X X 12 A High 0 0 1 2 1 X X X 12 B Low 0 0 1 1 1 X X X X 13 B Low 0 0 5 10 1 X X X X 14 B Low 0 0 50 100 1 X X X X 15 C Low 0 0 1 2 1 X X X X Blasting Blasting 15 0 0 1 2 1 X X X X X Agent Agent t0 16 Applicable PP Applicable 0 1 2 1 X X X X X For SI 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 pound per gallon = 0 12 kg per liter, 1 ounce = 28 35 g a A factor of 10 pounds per gallon shall be used for converting pounds (solid) to gallons (liquid) in accordance with Section 5003 1 2 b Black powder shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 magazine as provided for in Section 5604 3 1 5604.3.2 Low explosives. Explosive materials that are not cap sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 maga- zine 5604.3.3 Detonating cord. For quantity and distance pur- poses, detonating cord of 50 grams per foot shall be calcu- lated as equivalent to 8 pounds (4 kg) of high explosives per 1,000 feet (305 m) Heavier or lighter core loads shall be rated proportionally 5604.4 Prohibited storage. Detonators shall be stored in a separate magazine for blasting supplies and shall not be stored in a magazine with other explosive materials 5604.5 Location. The use of magazines for storage of explo- sives and explosive materials shall comply with Sections 5604 5 1 through 5604 5 3 3 5604.5.1 Indoor magazines. The use of indoor magazines for storage of explosives and explosive materials shall comply with the requirements of Sections 5604 5 1 1 through 5604 5 1 7 5604.5.1.1 Use. The use of indoor magazines for stor- age of explosives and explosive matenals shall be lim- ited to occupancies of Group F, H, M or S, and research and development laboratories 5604.5.1.2 Construction. Indoor magazines shall com- ply with the following construction requirements 1 Construction shall be fire resistant and theft resis- tant 2 Exterior shall be painted red 3 Base shall be fitted with wheels, casters or rollers to facilitate removal from the building in an emergency 4 Lid or door shall be marked with conspicuous wlute lettering not less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and mrmmurn '/ inch (127 mm) stroke, reading EXPLOSIVESKEEPFIRE AWAY 5 The least horizontal dimension shall not exceed the clear width of the entrance door 5604.5.1.3 Quantity limit. Not more than 50 pounds (23 kg) of explosives or explosive materials shall be stored within an indoor magazine Exception: Day boxes used for the storage of in - process material in accordance with Section 560564 1 5604.5.1.4 Prohibited use. Indoor magazines shall not be used within buildings containing Group R occupan- cies 5604.5.1.5 Location. Indoor magazines shall be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of an entrance and only on floors at or having ramp access to the exterior grade level 5604.5.1.6 Number. Not more than two indoor maga- zines shall be located in the same building Where two such magazines are located in the same building, one magazine shall be used solely for the storage of not more than 5,000 detonators 5604.5.1.7 Separation distance. Where two magazines are located in the same building, they shall be separated by a distance of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) 5604.5.2 Outdoor magazines. Outdoor magazines other than Type 3 shall be located so as to comply with Table 5604 5 2(2) or 5604 5 2(3) as set forth in Tables 5601 8 1(1) through 5601 8 1(3) Where a magazine or group of magazines, as described in Section 5604 5 2 2, contains different classes of explosive matenals, and Divi- sion 1 1 materials are present, the required separations for the magazine or magazine group as a whole shall comply with Table 5604 5 2(2) 404 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod) O,do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomo,, m AtOy Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD R,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEMEoff . AND SVEJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS TABLE 5604.5.2(1) AMERICAN TABLE OF DISTANCES FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AS APPROVED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES AND REVISED JUNE 1991' QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS` DISTANCES IN FEET Inhabited buildings Public highways with volume less than 3,000000 vehicles per day Public highways with traffic volume greater than 3,000 vehicles per day and passenger railways Separation of magazinesd Pounds over Pounds not over Barricaded Unbarricatletl Barricaded Unbarricatletl Barricaded Unbarricatletl Barricaded Unbarricatletl 0 5 70 140 30 60 51 102 6 12 5 10 90 180 35 70 64 128 8 16 10 20 110 220 45 90 81 162 10 20 20 30 125 250 50 100 93 186 11 22 30 40 140 280 55 110 103 206 12 24 40 50 150 300 60 120 110 220 14 28 50 75 170 340 70 140 127 254 15 30 75 100 190 380 75 150 139 278 16 32 100 125 200 400 80 160 150 300 18 36 125 150 215 430 85 170 159 318 19 38 150 200 235 470 95 190 175 350 21 42 200 250 255 510 105 210 189 378 23 46 250 300 270 540 110 220 201 402 24 48 300 400 295 590 120 240 221 442 27 54 400 500 320 640 130 260 238 476 29 58 500 600 340 680 135 270 253 506 31 62 600 700 355 710 145 290 266 532 32 64 700 800 375 750 150 300 278 556 33 66 800 900 390 780 155 310 289 578 35 70 900 1,000 400 800 160 320 300 600 36 72 1,000 1,200 425 850 165 330 318 636 39 78 1,200 1,400 450 900 170 340 336 672 41 82 1,400 1,600 470 940 175 350 351 702 43 86 1,600 1,800 490 980 180 360 366 732 44 88 1,800 2,000 505 1,010 185 370 378 756 45 90 2,000 2,500 545 1,090 190 380 408 816 49 98 2,500 3,000 580 1,160 195 390 432 864 52 104 3,000 4,000 635 1,270 210 420 474 948 58 116 4,000 5,000 685 1,370 225 450 513 1,026 61 122 5,000 6,000 730 1,460 235 470 546 1,092 65 130 6,000 7,000 770 1,540 245 490 573 1,146 68 136 7,000 8,000 800 1,600 250 500 600 1,200 72 144 8,000 9,000 835 1,670 255 510 624 1,248 75 150 9,000 10,000 865 1,730 260 520 645 1,290 78 156 10,000 12,000 875 1,750 270 540 687 1,374 82 164 12,000 14,000 885 1,770 275 550 723 1,446 87 174 14,000 16,000 900 1,800 280 560 756 1,512 90 180 16,000 18,000 940 1,880 285 570 786 1,572 94 188 18,000 20,000 975 1,950 290 580 813 1,626 98 196 20,000 25,000 1,055 2,000 315 630 876 1,752 105 210 (continued) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 405 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(RvO,,eOo,d-od om),(Qty of FRmdwood)O[do,N=b,,*100817Ott. 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to ( I,-Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No (wN¢ [,Aodomo,, m ALM,, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboem ,Oo�vsd M glo- ody mpyncg and ,yodwgp,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPRODUCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS TABLE 5604.5.2(1)-continued AMERICAN TABLE OF DISTANCES FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AS APPROVED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES AND REVISED JUNE 1991' DISTANCES IN FEET QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS` Inhabited buildings Public highways with traffic volume less than 3,000 vehicles per day Public highways with traffic volume greater than 3,000 vehicles per day and passenger railways Separation of magazinesa Pounds over Pounds not over Barricaded Unbarricaded Barricaded Unbarricaded Barricaded Unbarricaded Barricaded Unbarricaded 25,000 30,000 1,130 2,000 340 680 933 1,866 112 224 30,000 35,000 1,205 2,000 360 720 981 1,962 119 238 35,000 40,000 1,275 2,000 380 760 1,026 2,000 124 248 40,000 45,000 1,340 2,000 400 800 1,068 2,000 129 258 45,000 50,000 1,400 2,000 420 840 1,104 2,000 135 270 50,000 55,000 1,460 2,000 440 880 1,140 2,000 140 280 55,000 60,000 1,515 2,000 455 910 1,173 2,000 145 290 60,000 65,000 1,565 2,000 470 940 1,206 2,000 150 300 65,000 70,000 1,610 2,000 485 970 1,236 2,000 155 310 70,000 75,000 1,655 2,000 500 1,000 1,263 2,000 160 320 75,000 80,000 1,695 2,000 510 1,020 1,293 2,000 165 330 80,000 85,000 1,730 2,000 520 1,040 1,317 2,000 170 340 85,000 90,000 1,760 2,000 530 1,060 1,344 2,000 175 350 90,000 95,000 1,790 2,000 540 1,080 1,368 2,000 180 360 95,000 100,000 1,815 2,000 545 1,090 1,392 2,000 185 370 100,000 110,000 1,835 2,000 550 1,100 1,437 2,000 195 390 110,000 120,000 1,855 2,000 555 1,110 1,479 2,000 205 410 120,000 130,000 1,875 2,000 560 1,120 1,521 2,000 215 430 130,000 140,000 1,890 2,000 565 1,130 1,557 2,000 225 450 140,000 150,000 1,900 2,000 570 1,140 1,593 2,000 235 470 150,000 160,000 1,935 2,000 580 1,160 1,629 2,000 245 490 160,000 170,000 1,965 2,000 590 1,180 1,662 2,000 255 510 170,000 180,000 1,990 2,000 600 1,200 1,695 2,000 265 530 180,000 190,000 2,010 2,010 605 1,210 1,725 2,000 275 550 190,000 200,000 2,030 2,030 610 1,220 1,755 2,000 285 570 200,000 210,000 2,055 2,055 620 1,240 1,782 2,000 295 590 210,000 230,000 2,100 2,100 635 1,270 1,836 2,000 315 630 230,000 250,000 2,155 2,155 650 1,300 1,890 2,000 335 670 250,000 275,000 2,215 2,215 670 1,340 1,950 2,000 360 720 275,000 300,000' 2,275 2,275 690 1,380 2,000 2,000 385 770 For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 pound= 0 454 kg a This table applies only to the manufacture and permanent storage of commercial explosive materials It is not applicable to transportation of explosives or any handling or temporary storage necessary or incident thereto It is not intended to apply to bombs, projectiles or other heavily encased explosives b Storage in excess of 300,000 pounds of explosive materials in one magazine is not allowed c Where a manufacturing building on an explosive materials plant site is designed to contain explosive materials, such building shall be located with respect to its proximity to inhabited buildings, public highways and passenger railways based on the maximum quantity of explosive materials permitted to be in the building at one time d Where two or more storage magazines are located on the same property, each magazine shall comply with the minimum distances specified from inhabited buildings, railways and highways, and, in addition, they should be separated from each other by not less than the distances shown for separation of magazines, except that the quantity of explosives in detonator magazines shall govern in regard to the spacing of said detonator magazines from magazines containing other explosive materials Where any two or more magazines are separated from each other by less than the specified separation of magazines distances, then two or more such magazines, as a group, shall be considered as one magazine, and the total quantity of explosive materials stored in such group shall be treated as if stored in a single magazine located on the site of any magazine in the group and shall comply with the minimum distances specified from other magazines, inhabited buildings, railways and highways 406 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° RTS' TTRR(Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,d-od om),(Qty of R-d-od)OTdo,Nomb,,*1ooe17- 01JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) mt to I ( " 1,-Ag,-^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths[TAodomo,,m AthsTepeodomo-by any Ot Party o[ATmboem-tho[vsd Mglo-o,IAo, and Mwodwg G-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS TABLE 5604.5.2(2) TABLE OF DISTANCES (O-D) FOR BUILDINGS AND MAGAZINES CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES —DIVISION 1.3 MASS -FIRE HAZARD' •Is, QUANTITY OF DIVISION 1.3 EXPLOSIVES (NET EXPLOSIVES WEIGHT) DISTANCES IN FEET Pounds over Pounds not over Inhabited Building Distance 0BD) Distance to Public Traffic Route (PTR) Intermagazine Distance 0MD) Intraline Distance OLD) or Intmplant Distance (IPD) 0 1,000 75 75 50 50 1,000 5,000 115 115 75 75 51000 10,000 150 150 100 100 10,000 20,000 190 190 125 125 20,000 30,000 215 215 145 145 30,000 40,000 235 235 155 155 40,000 50,000 250 250 165 165 50,000 60,000 260 260 175 175 60,000 70,000 270 270 185 185 70,000 80,000 280 280 190 190 80,000 90,000 295 295 195 195 90,000 100,000 300 300 200 200 100,000 200,000 375 375 250 250 200,000 300,000 450 450 300 300 For SI 1 foot = 304 8 min, 1 pound = 0 454 kg a Black powder, where stored in magazines, is defined as low explosive by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) b For quantities less than 1,000 pounds, the required distances are those specified for 1,000 pounds The use of lesser distances is allowed where supported by approved test data or analysis c Linear interpolation of explosive quantities between table entries is allowed TABLE 5604.5.2(3) TABLE OF DISTANCES (O-D) FOR BUILDINGS AND MAGAZINES CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES —DIVISION 1.4` QUANTITY OF DIVISION 1.4 EXPLOSIVES (NET EXPLOSIVES WEIGHT) DISTANCES IN FEET Pounds over Pounds not over Inhabited Building Distance to Public Intermagazine Intmline Distance (ILD) or Intraplant Distance' Distance (IBD) Traffic Route (PTR) Distance'"(IMD) (IPD) 50 Not Limited 100 100 50 50 For SI 1 foot = 304 8 min, 1 pound = 0 454 kg a A separation distance of 100 feet is required for buildings of other than Type I or Type II construction as defined in the International Budding Code b For earth -covered magazines, specific separation is not required 1 Earth cover material used for magazines shall be relatively cohesive Solid or wet clay and similar types of soil are too cohesive and shall not be used Soil shall be free from unsanitary organic matter, trash, debris and stones heavier than 10 pounds or larger than 6 inches in diameter Compaction and surface preparation shall be provided, as necessary, to maintain structural integrity and avoid erosion Where cohesive material cannot be used, as in sandy soil, the earth cover over magazines shall be finished with a suitable material to ensure structural integrity 2 The earth fill or earth cover between earth -covered magazines shall be either solid or sloped, in accordance with the requirements of other construction features, but not less than 2 feet of earth cover shall be maintained over the top of each magazines To reduce erosion and facilitate maintenance operations, the cover shall have a slope of 2 horizontal to 1 vertical c Restricted to articles, including articles packaged for shipment, that are not regulated as an explosive under Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations, or unpacked articles used in process operations that do not propagate a detonation or deflagration between articles 5604.5.2.1 Separation. Where two or more storage the mtermagazme distances (IMD), such magazines as magazines are located on the same property, each mag- a group shall be considered as one magazine and the azure shall comply with the minimum distances speci- total quantity of explosive matenals stored in the group fied from inhabited buildings, public transportation shall be treated as if stored in a single magazine The routes and operating buildings Magazines shall be sep- location of the group of magazines shall comply with arated from each other by not less than the mtermaga- the mtermagazme distances (IN D) specified from other zinc distances (IN D) shown for the separation of magazines or magazine groups, inhabited buildings magazines (IBD), public transportation routes (PTR) and operating 5604.5.2.2 Grouped magazines. Where two or more buildings (ILD or IPD) as required magazines are separated from each other by less than 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 407 I " ' Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd M glo— ody mpyncg and ,yodwg L-ARIS ed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIRTHO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 5604.5.3 Special requirements for Type 3 magazines. Type 3 magazines shall comply with Sections 5604 5 3 1 through 5604 5 3 3 5604.5.3.1 Location. Wherever practicable, Type 3 magazines shall be located away from neighboring inhabited buildings, railways, highways and other mag- azines in accordance with Table 5604 5 2(2) or 5604 5 2(3), as applicable 5604.5.3.2 Supervision. Type 3 magazines shall be attended when explosive materials are stored within Explosive materials shall be removed to appropriate storage magazines for unattended storage at the end of the workday 5604.5.3.3 Use. Not more than two Type 3 magazines shall be located at the same blasting site Where two Type 3 magazines are located at the same blasting site, one magazine shall used solely for the storage of deto- nators 5604.6 Construction. Magazines shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 5604 6 1 through 5604 6 5 2 5604.6.1 Drainage. The ground around a magazine shall be graded so that water drams away from the magazine 5604.6.2 Heating. Magazines requiring heat shall be heated as prescribed in NFPA 495 by either hot water radi- ant heating within the magazine or by indirect wane air heating 5604.6.3 Lighting. Where lighting is necessary within a magazine, electric safety flashlights or electric safety lan- terns shall be used, except as provided in NFPA 495 5604.6.4 Nonsparking materials. In other than Type 5 magazines, there shall not be exposed ferrous metal on the interior of a magazine containing packages of explosives 5604.6.5 Signs and placards. Property on which Type 1 magazines and outdoor magazines of Types 2, 4 and 5 are located shall be posted with signs stating EXPLO- SIVES —KEEP OFF These signs shall be of contrasting colors with a minimum letter height of 3 inches (76 mm) with a minimum brush stroke of '/ inch (12 7 mm) The signs shall be located to mimmize the possibility of a bul- let shot at the sign hitting the magazine 5604.6.5.1 Access road signs. At the entrance to explo- sive material manufacturing and storage sites, all access roads shall be posted with the following warning sign or other approved sign DANGERI NEVER FIGHT EXPLOSIVE FIRES EXPLOSIVES ARE STORED ON THIS SITE CALL The sign shall be weather -resistant with a reflective surface and have lettering not less than 2 inches (51 mm) lugh 5604.6.5.2 Placards. Type 5 magazines containing Division 1 5 blasting agents shall be prominently plac- arded as required during transportation by DOTn 49 CFR Part 172 and DOTy 27 CFR Part 55 5604.7 Operation. Magazines shall be operated in accor- dance with Sections 5604 7 1 through 5604 7 9 5604.7.1 Security. Magazines shall be kept locked in the manner prescribed in NFPA 495 at all tunes except during placement or removal of explosives or inspection 5604.7.2 Open flames and lights. Smoking, matches, flame -producing devices, open flames, firearms and fire- arms cartridges shall not be allowed inside of or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of magazines 5604.7.3 Brush. The area located around a magazine shall be kept clear of brush, dried grass, leaves, trash, debris and similar combustible materials for a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) 5604.7.4 Combustible storage. Combustible materials shall not be stored within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of maga- zines 5604.7.5 Unpacking and repacking explosive materials. Containers of explosive materials, except fiberboard con- tainers, and packages of damaged or deteriorated explosive materials or fireworks shall not be unpacked or repacked inside or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a magazine or in close proximity to other explosive materials 5604.7.5.1 Storage of opened packages. Packages of explosive materials that have been opened shall be closed before being placed in a magazine 5604.7.5.2 Nonsparking tools. Tools used for the opening and closing of packages of explosive materials, other than metal slitters for opening paper, plastic or fiberboard containers, shall be made of nonsparking materials 5604.7.5.3 Disposal of packaging. Empty containers and paper and fiber packaging materials that previously contained explosive materials shall be disposed of or reused in a approved manner 5604.7.6 Tools and equipment. Metal tools, other than nonferrous transfer conveyors and ferrous metal conveyor stands protected by a coat of paint, shall not be stored in a magazine containing explosive materials or detonators 5604.7.7 Contents. Magazines shall be used exclusively for the storage of explosive materials, blasting materials and blasting accessories 5604.7.8 Compatibility. Corresponding grades and brands of explosive materials shall be stored together and in such a manner that the grade and brand marks are visi- ble Stocks shall be stored so as to be easily counted and checked Packages of explosive materials shall be stacked in a stable manner not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height 5604.7.9 Stock rotation. When explosive material is removed from a magazine for use, the oldest usable stocks shall be removed first 5604.8 Maintenance. Maintenance of magazines shall com- ply with Sections 5604 8 1 through 5604 8 3 5604.8.1 Housekeeping. Magazine floors shall be regu- larly swept and be kept clean, dry and free of grit, paper, 408 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to TEN 51133 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS empty packages and rubbish Brooms and other cleaning utensils shall not have any spark -producing metal parts Sweepings from magazine floors shall be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturers' approved instructions 5604.8.2 Repairs. Explosive materials shall be removed from the magazine before making repairs to the interior of a magazine Explosive materials shall be removed from the magazine before making repairs to the exterior of the magazine where there is a possibility of causing a fire Explosive materials removed from a magazine under repair shall either be placed in another magazine or placed a safe distance from the magazine, where they shall be properly guarded and protected until repairs have been completed Upon completion of repairs, the explosive materials shall be promptly returned to the magazine Floors shall be cleaned before and after repairs 5604.8.3 Floors. Magazine floors stained with liquid shall be dealt with in accordance with instructions obtained from the manufacturer of the explosive material stored in the magazine 5604.9 Inspection. Magazines containing explosive materi- als shall be opened and inspected at maximum seven-day intervals The inspection shall determine whether there has been an unauthorized or attempted entry into a magazine or an unauthorized removal of a magazine or its contents 5604.10 Disposal of explosive materials. Explosive materi- als shall be disposed of in accordance with Sections 5604 10 1 through 5604 10 7 5604.10.1 Notification. The fire code official shall be notified immediately where deteriorated or leaking explo- sive materials are determined to be dangerous or unstable and in need of disposal 5604.10.2 Deteriorated materials. Where an explosive material has deteriorated to an extent that it is in an unsta- ble or dangerous condition, or when a liquid has leaked from an explosive material, the person in possession of such material shall immediately contact the material's manufacturer to obtain disposal and handling instructions 5604.10.3 Qualified person. The work of destroying explosive materials shall be directed by persons experi- enced in the destruction of explosive materials 5604.10.4 Storage of misfires. Explosive materials and fireworks recovered from blasting or display misfires shall be placed in a magazine until an experienced person has determined the proper method for disposal 5604.10.5 Disposal sites. Sites for the destruction of explosive materials and fireworks shall be approved and located at the maximum practicable safe distance from inhabited buildings, public highways, operating buildings and all other exposures to ensure keeping air blast and ground vibration to a minimum The location of disposal sites shall not be closer to magazines, inhabited buildings, railways, highways and other rights -of -way than is allowed by Tables 5604 5 2(1), 5604 5 2(2) and 5604 5 2(3) Where possible, barricades shall be utilized between the destruction site and inhabited buildings Areas where explosives are detonated or burned shall be posted with adequate warning signs 5604.10.6 Reuse of site. Unless an approved burning site has been thoroughly saturated with water and has passed a safety inspection, 48 hours shall elapse between the com- pletion of a burn and the placement of scrap explosive materials for a subsequent bum 5604.10.7 Personnel safeguards. Once an explosive bum operation has been started, personnel shall relocate to a safe location where adequate protection from air blast and flying debris is provided Personnel shall not return to the bum area until the person in charge has inspected the bum site and determmed that it is safe for personnel to return SECTION 5605 MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY AND TESTING OF EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND FIREWORKS 5605.1 General. The manufacture, assembly and testing of explosives, ammunition, blasting agents and fireworks shall comply with the requirements of this section and NFPA 495 or NFPA 1124 Exceptions: 1 The hand loading of small arms ammunition pre- pared for personal use and not offered for resale 2 The mixing and loading of blasting agents at blast- ing sites in accordance with NFPA 495 3 The use of binary explosives or plosophoric materi- als in blasting or pyrotechnic special effects applica- tions in accordance with NFPA 495 or NFPA 1126 5605.2 Emergency planning and preparedness. Emer- gency plans, emergency drills, employee training and hazard communication shall conform to the provisions of this section and Sections 404, 405, 406 and 407 5605.2.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Inventory Statements required. Detailed Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS) complying with the requirements of Section 407 shall be prepared and sub- mitted to the local emergency planning committee, the fire code official and the local fire department 5605.2.2 Maintenance of plans. A copy of the required HMMP and HMI shall be maintained on site and fur- nished to the fire code official on request 5605.2.3 Employee training. Workers who handle explo- sives or explosive charges or dispose of explosives shall be trained in the hazards of the materials and processes in which they are to be engaged and with the safety rules governing such materials and processes 5605.2.4 Emergency procedures. Approved emergency procedures shall be formulated for each plant and shall include personal instruction in any anticipated emergency Personnel shall be made aware of an emergency warning signal 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 409 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofRo,dNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAod,Ao,,m AtO, good,Ao- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 5605.3 Intraplant separation of operating buildings. Explosives manufacturing buildings and fireworks manufac- turing buildings, including those where explosive charges are assembled, manufactured, prepared or loaded utilizing Divi- sion 1 1, 1 2, 13, 1 4 or 15 explosives, shall be separated from all other buildings, including magazines, withinthe con- fines of the manufacturing plant, at a distance not less than those shown in Table 5605 3 or 5604 5 2(3), as appropriate The quantity of explosives in an operating building shall be the net weight of all explosives contained therein Dis- tances shall be based on the hazard division requiring the greatest separation, unless the aggregate explosive weight is divided by approved walls or shields designed for that pur- pose Where dividing a quantity of explosives into smaller stacks, a suitable barrier or adequate separation distance shall be provided to prevent propagation from one stack to another Where distance is used as the sole means of separation within a building, such distance shall be established by test- ing Testing shall demonstrate that propagation between stacks will not result Barriers provided to protect against explosive effects shall be designed and installed in accor- dance with approved standards Exception: Fireworks manufacturing buildings separated in accordance with NFPA 1124 5605.4 Separation of manufacturing operating buildings from inhabited buildings, public traffic routes and maga- zines. Where an operating building on an explosive materials plant site is designed to contain explosive materials, such a building shall be located away from inhabited buildings, pub- lic traffic routes and magazines in accordance with Table 5604 5 2(2) or 5604 5 2(3) as appropriate, based on the maxi- mum quantity of explosive materials permitted to be in the building at one time (see Section 5601 8) Exception: Fireworks manufacturing buildings con- structed and operated in accordance with NFPA 1124 5605.4.1 Determination of net explosive weight for operating buildings. In addition to the requirements of Section 5601 8 to determine the net explosive weight for materials stored or used in operating buildings, quantities of explosive materials stored in magazines located at dis- TABLE 5605.3 MINIMUM INTRALINE (INTRAPLANT) SEPARATION DISTANCES (ILD OR IPD) BETWEEN BARRICADED OPERATING BUILDINGS CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES -DIVISION 1.1, 1.2 OR 1.5 MASS -EXPLOSION HAZARD' NET EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT NET EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT Pounds over Pounds not over Intraline Distance (ILD) or Intraplant Distance (IPD) (feet) Pounds over Pounds not over Intreline Distance (ILD) or Intraplant Distance (IPD) (feet) 0 50 30 20,000 25,000 265 50 100 40 25,000 30,000 280 100 200 50 30,000 35,000 295 200 300 60 35,000 40,000 310 300 400 65 40,000 45,000 320 400 500 70 45,000 50,000 330 500 600 75 50,000 55,000 340 600 700 80 55,000 60,000 350 700 800 85 60,000 65,000 360 800 900 90 65,000 70,000 370 900 1,000 95 70,000 75,000 385 1,000 1,500 105 75,000 80,000 390 1,500 2,000 115 80,000 85,000 395 2,000 3,000 130 85,000 90,000 400 3,000 4,000 140 90,000 95,000 410 4,000 5,000 150 95,000 100,000 415 5,000 6,000 160 100,000 125,000 450 6,000 7,000 170 125,000 150,000 475 7,000 8,000 180 150,000 175,000 500 8,000 9,000 190 175,000 200,000 525 9,000 10,000 200 200,000 225,000 550 10,000 15,000 225 225,000 250,000 575 15,000 20,000 245 250,000 275,000 600 275,000 300,000 635 For SI 1 foot = 304 8 min, 1 pound = 0 454 kg a Where a budding or magazine containing explosives is not barricaded, the mtralme distances shown in this table shall be doubled 410 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° l l l CopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, xAgffiem Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoam AtOyTbodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle-odympyncg and Nyodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM Ent, . AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS tances less than mtralme distances from the operating building shall be added to the contents of the operating building to determme the net explosive weight for the operating bwldmg 5605.4.1.1 Indoor magazines. The storage of explo- sive materials located in indoor magazines in operating buildings shall be limited to a net explosive weight not to exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) 5605.4.1.2 Outdoor magazines with a net explosive weight less than 50 pounds. The storage of explosive materials in outdoor magazines located at less than mtralnie distances from operating bwldmgs shall be limited to a net explosive weight not to exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) 5605.4.1.3 Outdoor magazines with a net explosive weight greater than 50 pounds. The storage of explo- sive materials in outdoor magazines in quantities exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg) net explosive weight shall be limited to storage in outdoor magazines located not less than mtralme distances from the operating building in accordance with Section 5604 5 2 5605.4.1.4 Net explosive weight of materials stored in combination indoor and outdoor magazines. The aggregate quantity of explosive materials stored in any combination of indoor magazines or outdoor magazines located at less than the mtralme distances from an oper- ating bwldmg shall not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) 5605.5 Buildings and equipment. Buildings or rooms that exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area of explosive materials shall be operated in accordance with this section and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Internahonal Builchng Code for Group H occupancies Exception: Fireworks manufacturing buildings con- structed and operated in accordance with NFPA 1124 5605.5.1 Explosives dust. Explosives dust shall not be exhausted to the atmosphere 5605.5.1.1 Wet collector. When collecting explosives dust, a wet collector system shall be used Wetting agents shall be compatible with the explosives Collec- tor systems shall be interlocked with process power supplies so that the process cannot continue without the collector systems operating 5605.5.1.2 Waste disposal and maintenance. Explo- sives dust shall be removed from the collection cham- ber as often as necessary to prevent overloading The entire system shall be cleaned at a frequency that will eliminate hazardous concentrations of explosives dust in pipes, tubing and ducts 5605.5.2 Exhaust fans. Squirrel cage blowers shall not be used for exhausting hazardous fumes, vapors or gases Only nonferrous fan blades shall be used for fans located within the ductwork and through which hazardous materi- als are exhausted Motors shall be located outside the duct 5605.5.3 Work stations. Work stations shall be separated by distance, barrier or other approved alternatives so that fire in one station will not ignite material in another work station Where necessary, the operator shall be protected by a personnel shield located between the operator and the explosive device or explosive material being processed This shield and its support shall be capable of withstand- ing a blast from the maximum amount of explosives allowed behind it 5605.6 Operations. Operations involving explosives shall comply with Sections 5605 6 1 through 5605 6 10 5605.6.1 Isolation of operations. Where the type of material and processing warrants, mechanical operations involving explosives in excess of 1 pound (0 454 kg) shall be earned on at isolated stations or at mtraplant distances, and machinery shall be controlled from remote locations behind barricades or at separations so that workers will be at a safe distance wlule machinery is operating 5605.6.2 Static controls. The work area where the screen- ing, grinding, blending and other processing of static -sen- sitive explosives or pyrotechnic materials is done shall be provided with approved static controls 5605.6.3 Approved containers. Bulk explosives shall be kept in approved, nonsparking containers when not being used or processed Explosives shall not be stored or trans- ported in open containers 5605.6.4 Quantity limits. The quantity of explosives at any particular work station shall be limited to that posted on the load lnnit signs for the individual work station The total quantity of explosives for multiple workstations shall not exceed that established by the nitraplant distances in Table 5605 3 or 5604 5 2(3), as appropriate 5605.6.4.1 Magazines. Magazines used for storage in processing areas shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 5604 5 1 Explosive materials shall be removed to appropriate storage magazines for unattended storage at the end of the workday The con- tents of indoor magazines shall be added to the quantity of explosives contained at individual workstations and the total quantity of material stored, processed or used shall be utilized to establish the nitraplant separation distances indicated by Table 5605 3 or 5604 5 2(3), as appropriate 5605.6.5 Waste disposal. Approved receptacles with cov- ers shall be provided for each location for disposing of waste material and debris These waste receptacles shall be emptied and cleaned as often as necessary but not less than once each day or at the end of each shift 5605.6.6 Safety rules. General safety rules and operating instructions governing the particular operation or process conducted at that location shall be available at each loca- tion 5605.6.7 Personnel limits. The number of occupants in each process building and in each magazine shall not exceed the number necessary for proper conduct of pro- duction operations 5605.6.8 Pyrotechnic and explosive composition quan- tity limits. Not more than 500 pounds (227 kg) of pyro- technic or explosive composition, including not more than 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 411 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 10 pounds (5 kg) of salute powder shall be allowed at one time in any process bwldmg or area Compositions not in current use shall be kept in covered nonferrous containers Exception: Composition that has been loaded or pressed into tubes or other containers as consumer fire- works 5605.6.9 Posting limits. The maximum number of occu- pants and maximum weight of pyrotechnic and explosive composition permitted in each process building shall be posted in a conspicuous location in each process building or magazine 5605.6.10 Heat sources. Fireworks, explosives or explo- sive charges in explosive materials manufacturing, assem- bly or testing shall not be stored near any source of heat Exception: Approved drying or curing operations 5605.7 Maintenance. Maintenance and repair of explosives - manufacturing facilities and areas shall comply with Section 56048 5605.8 Explosive materials testing sites. Detonation of explosive materials or ignition of fireworks for testing pur- poses shall be done only in isolated areas at sites where dis- tance, protection from missiles, shrapnel or flyrock, and other safeguards provides protection against injury to personnel or damage to property 5605.8.1 Protective clothing and equipment. Protective clothing and equipment shall be provided to protect per- sons engaged in the testing, ignition or detonation of explosive materials 5605.8.2 Site security. Where tests are being conducted or explosives are being detonated, only authorized persons shall be present Areas where explosives are regularly or frequently detonated or burned shall be approved and posted with adequate warning signs Warning devices shall be activated before burning or detonating explosives to alert persons approaching from any direction that they are approaclung a danger zone 5605.9 Waste disposal. Disposal of explosive materials waste from manufacturing, assembly or testing operations shall be in accordance with Section 5604 10 SECTION 5606 SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION AND SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION COMPONENTS 5606.1 General. Indoor storage and display of black powder, smokeless propellants, small arms primers and small arms ammunition shall comply with this section and NFPA 495 5606.2 Prohibited storage. Small arms ammunition shall not be stored together with Division 1 1, Division 1 2 or Division 1 3 explosives unless the storage facility is suitable for the storage of explosive materials 5606.3 Packages. Smokeless propellants shall be stored in approved shipping containers conforming to DOTn 49 CFR Part 173 5606.3.1 Repackaging. The bulk repackaging of smoke- less propellants, black powder and small arms pruners shall not be performed m retail establishments 5606.3.2 Damaged packages. Damaged containers shall not be repackaged Exception: Approved repackaging of damaged con- tainers of smokeless propellant into containers of the same type and size as the original container 5606.4 Storage in Group R occupancies. The storage of small arms ammunition components in Group R occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606 4 1 through 5606 4 3 5606.4.1 Black powder. Black powder for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall be stored in original containers in occupancies limited to Group R-3 Quantities exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall not be stored in any Group R occupancy 5606.4.2 Smokeless propellants. Smokeless propellants for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall be stored in original containers in occupancies limited to Group R-3 Smokeless propellants in quantities exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) but not exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg) and kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness shall be allowed to be stored in occupancies limited to Group R-3 Quantities exceeding these amounts shall not be stored in any Group R occupancy 5606.4.3 Small arms primers. Not more than 10,000 small arms primers shall be stored in occupancies limited to Group R-3 5606.5 Display and storage in Group M occupancies. The display and storage of small arms ammunition components in Group M occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606 5 1 through 5606 5 2 3 5606.5.1 Display. Display of small arms ammunition components in Group M occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606 5 1 1 through 5606 5 1 3 5606.5.1.1 Smokeless propellant. Not more than 20 pounds (9 kg) of smokeless propellants, in containers of 1 pound (0 454 kg) or less capacity each, shall be displayed in Group M occupancies 5606.5.1.2 Black powder. Not more than 1 pound (0 454 kg) of black powder shall be displayed in Group M occupancies 5606.5.1.3 Small arms primers. Not more than 10,000 small arms primers shall be displayed in Group M occupancies 5606.5.2 Storage. Storage of small arms ammunition components shall comply with Sections 5606 5 2 1 through 5606 5 2 3 5606.5.2.1 Smokeless propellant Commercial stocks of smokeless propellants shall be stored as follows 1 Quantities exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg), but not exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall be stored in portable wooden boxes having walls of not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness 412 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 2 Quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg), but not exceeding 800 pounds (363 kg), shall be stored in nonportable storage cabinets having walls not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness Not more than 400 pounds (182 kg) shall be stored in any one cabinet, and cabinets shall be separated by a distance of not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) or by afire partition having afire -resistance rat- ing of not less than 1 hour 3 Storage of quantities exceeding 800 pounds (363 kg), but not exceeding 5,000 pounds (2270 kg) in a building shall comply with all of the following 3 1 The warehouse or storage room is not open to unauthorized personnel 32 Smokeless propellant shall be stored in nonportable storage cabinets having wood walls not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness and having shelves with not more than 3 feet (914 mm) of separation between shelves 33 Not more than 400 pounds (182 kg) is stored in any one cabinet 34 Cabinets shall be located against walls of the storage room or warehouse with not less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) between cabinets 35 The minimum required separation between cabinets shall be 20 feet (6096 mm) provided that barricades twice the height of the cabinets are attached to the wall, midway between each cabinet The barricades must extend not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) outward, be firmly attached to the wall and be constructed of steel not less than'/q inch thick (6 4 mm), 2-mch (51 mm) nominal thickness wood, brick or concrete block 36 Smokeless propellant shall be separated from materials classified as combustible liquids, flammable liquids, flammable solids or oxidizing materials by a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or by afire parti- tion having afire -resistance rating of 1 hour 37 The building shall be equipped through- out with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 4 Smokeless propellants not stored in accordance with Item 1, 2, or 3 shall be stored in a Type 2 or 4 magazine in accordance with Section 5604 and NFPA 495 5606.5.2.2 Black powder. Commercial stocks of black powder in quantities less than 50 pounds (23 kg) shall be allowed to be stored in Type 2 or 4 indoor or outdoor magazines Quantities greater than 50 pounds (23 kg) shall be stored in outdoor Type 2 or 4 magazines Where black powder and smokeless propellants are stored together in the same magazine, the total quantity shall not exceed that perm tried for black powder 5606.5.2.3 Small arms primers. Commercial stocks of small arms pruners shall be stored as follows 1 Quantities not to exceed 750,000 small arms primers stored in a building shall be arranged such that not m ore than 100,000 small arms prim- ers are stored in any one pile and piles are not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) apart 2 Quantities exceeding 750,000 small arms primers stored in a building shall comply with all of the following 21 The warehouse or storage building is not I open to unauthorized personnel 22 Small arms primers shall be stored in cab- inets Not more than 200,000 small arms primers shall be stored in any one cabi- net 23 Shelves in cabinets shall have vertical separation of not less than 2 feet (610 mm) 24 Cabinets shall be located against walls of the warehouse or storage room with not less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) between cabinets The minimum required separa- tion between cabinets shall be allowed to be reduced to 20 feet (6096 mm) pro- vided that barricades twice the height of the cabinets are attached to the wall, mid- way between each cabinet The bam- cades shall be firmly attached to the wall and shall be constructed of steel not less than '/q inch thick (6 4 mm), 2-inch (51 mm) nominal thickness wood, brick or concrete block 25 Small arms primers shall be separated from materials classified as combustible liquids, flammable liquids, flammable solids or oxidizing materials by a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) by afire partition having afire -resistance rating of 1 hour 26 The building shall be protected through- out with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903311 3 Small arms primers not stored in accordance with Item 1 or 2 of this section shall be stored in a magazine meeting the requirements of Section 5604 and NFPA 495 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 413 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS SECTION 5607 BLASTING 5607.1 General. Blasting operations shall be conducted only by approved, competent operators familiar with the required safety precautions and the hazards involved and in accor- dance with the provisions of NFPA 495 5607.2 Manufacturer's instructions. Blasting operations shall be performed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the explosive materials being used 5607.3 Blasting in congested areas. Where blasting is done in a congested area or in close proximity to a structure, rail- way or highway, or any other installation, precautions shall be taken to minimize earth vibrations and air blast effects Blasting mats or other protective means shall be used to pre- vent fragments from being thrown 5607.4 Restricted hours. Surface -blasting operations shall only be conducted during daylight hours between sunrise and sunset Other blasting shall be performed during daylight hours unless otherwise approved by the fire code official 5607.5 Utility notification. Where blasting is being con- ducted in the vicinity of utility Imes or rights -of -way, the blaster shall notify the appropriate representatives of the utili- ties not less than 24 hours in advance of blasting, specifying the location and intended time of such blasting Verbal notices shall be confirmed with written notice Exception: In an emergency situation, the time hill it shall not apply where approved 5607.6 Electric detonator precautions. Precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental discharge of electric detonators from currents induced by radar and radio transmitters, light- ning, adjacent power lines, dust and snow storms, or other sources of extraneous electricity 5607.7 Nonelectric detonator precautions. Precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental initiation of nonelectric detonators from stray currents induced by lightning or static electricity 5607.8 Blasting area security. During the time that holes are being loaded or are loaded with explosive materials, blasting agents or detonators, only authorized persons engaged in drilling and loading operations or otherwise authorized to enter the site shall be allowed at the blast site The blast site shall be guarded or barricaded and posted Blast site security shall be maintained until after the post -blast inspection has been completed 5607.9 Drill holes. Holes drilled for the loading of explosive charges shall be made and loaded in accordance with NFPA 495 5607.10 Removal of excess explosive materials. After load- ing for a blast is completed and before firing, excess explo- sive materials shall be removed from the area and returned to the proper storage facilities 5607.11 Initiation means. The initiation of blasts shall be by means conform mg to the provisions of NFPA 495 5607.12 Connections. The blaster shall supervise the con- necting of the blastholes and the connection of the loadline to the power source or initiation point Connections shall be made progressively from the blasthole back to the initiation point Blasting lead lines shall remain shunted (shorted) and shall not be connected to the blasting machine or other source of current until the blast is to be fired 5607.13 Firing control. A blast shall not be fired until the blaster has made certain that all surplus explosive materials are in a safe place in accordance with Section 5607 10, all persons and equipment are at a safe distance or under suffi- cient cover and that an adequate warning signal has been given 5607.14 Post -blast procedures. After the blast, the follow- ing procedures shall be observed 1 Persons shall not return to the blast area until allowed to do so by the blaster in charge 2 The blaster shall allow sufficient time for smoke and fumes to dissipate and for dust to settle before returning to or approaching the blast area 3 The blaster shall inspect the entire blast site for misfires before allowing other personnel to return to the blast area 5607.15 Misfires. Where a misfire is suspected, all initiating circuits shall be traced and a search made for unexploded charges Where a misfire is found, the blaster shall provide proper safeguards for excluding all personnel from the blast area Misfires shall be reported to the blasting supervisor immediately Misfires shall be handled under the direction of the person in charge of the blasting operation in accordance with NFPA 495 SECTION 5608 FIREWORKS DISPLAY 5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyro- technics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with Sections 5608 2 through 5608 10 and NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126 5608.2 Permit application. Prior to issuing permits for a fireworks display, plans for the fireworks display, inspections of the display site and demonstrations of the display opera- tions shall be approved A plan establishing procedures to follow and actions to be taken in the event that a shell fails to ignite in, or discharge from, a mortar or fails to function over the fallout area or other malfunctions shall be provided to the fire code official 5608.2.1 Outdoor fireworks displays. In addition to the requirements of Section 403, permit applications for out- door fireworks displays using Division 1 3G fireworks shall include a diagram of the location at which the fire- works display will be conducted, including the site from which fireworks will be discharged, the location of build- ings, highways, overhead obstructions and utilities, and the lines behind which the audience will be restrained 414 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS 5608.2.2 Use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audi- ence. Where the separation distances required in Section 5608 4 and NFPA 1123 are unavailable or cannot be secured, fireworks displays shall be conducted in accor- dance with NFPA 1126 for proximate audiences Applica- tions for use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience shall include plans indicating the required clearances for spectators and combustibles, crowd control measures, smoke control measures and requirements for standby per- sonnel and equipment where provision of such personnel or equipment is required by the fire code official 5608.3 Approved fireworks displays. Approved fireworks displays shall include only the approved fireworks 1 3G, fire- works 1 4G, fireworks 1 4S and pyrotechnic articles 1 4G, which shall be handled by an approved, competent operator The approved fireworks shall be arranged, located, dis- charged and fired in a manner that will not pose a hazard to property or endanger any person 5608.4 Clearance. Spectators, spectator parking areas, and dwellings, bwldmgs or structures shall not be located within the display site Exceptions: 1 This provision shall not apply to pyrotechnic special effects and fireworks displays using Division 1 4G materials before a proximate audience in accordance with NFPA 1126 2 This provision shall not apply to unoccupied dwell- ings, buildings and structures with the approval of the building owner and the fire code official 5608.5 Storage of fireworks at display site. The storage of fireworks at the display site shall comply with the require- ments of this section and NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126 5608.5.1 Supervision and weather protection. Begin- ning as soon as fireworks have been delivered to the dis- play site, they shall not be left unattended 5608.5.2 Weather protection. Fireworks shall be kept dry after delivery to the display site 5608.5.3 Inspection. Shells shall be inspected by the oper- ator or assistants after delivery to the display site Shells having tears, leaks, broken fuses or signs of having been wet shall be set aside and shall not be fired Aerial shells shall be checked for proper fit in mortars prior to dis- charge Aerial shells that do not fit properly shall not be fired After the fireworks display, damaged, deteriorated or dud shells shall either be returned to the suppler or destroyed in accordance with the supplier's instructions and Section 5604 10 Exception: Minor repairs to fuses shall be allowed For electrically ignited displays, attachment of electric matches and similar tasks shall be allowed 5608.5.4 Sorting and separation. After delivery to the display site and prior to the fireworks display, all shells shall be separated according to their size and their designa- tion as salutes Exception: For electrically fired displays, or displays where all shells are loaded into mortars prior to the show, separation of shells according to their size or their designation as salutes is not required 5608.5.5 Ready boxes. Display fireworks, 1 3G, that will be temporarily stored at the site during the fireworks dis- play shall be stored in ready boxes located upwind and not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the mortar placement and separated according to their size and their designation as salutes Exception: For electrically fired fireworks displays, or fireworks displays where all shells are loaded into mor- tars prior to the show, separation of shells according to their size, their designation as salutes or for the use of ready boxes is not required 5608.6 Installation of mortars. Mortars for firing fireworks shells shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 1123 and shall be positioned so that shells are propelled away from spectators and over the fallout area Mortars shall not be angled toward the spectator viewing area Prior to placement, mortars shall be inspected for defects, such as dents, bent ends, damaged interiors and damaged plugs Defective mor- tars shall not be used 5608.7 Handling. Aerial shells shall be carried to mortars by the shell body For the purpose of loading mortars, aerial shells shall be held by the thick portion of the fuse and care- fully loaded into mortars 5608.8 Fireworks display supervision. Whenever in the opinion of the fire code official or the operator a hazardous condition exists, the fireworks display shall be discontinued immediately until such time as the dangerous situation is cor- rected 5608.9 Post -fireworks display inspection. After the fire- works display, the firing crew shall conduct an inspection of the fallout area for the purpose of locating unexploded aerial shells or live components This inspection shall be conducted before public access to the site shall be allowed Where fire- works are displayed at night and it is not possible to inspect the site thoroughly, the operator or designated assistant shall inspect the entire site at first light A report identifying any shells that fail to ignite in, or dis- charge from, a mortar or fail to function over the fallout area or otherwise malfunction, shall be filed with the fire code official 5608.10 Disposal. Any shells found during the inspection required in Section 5608 9 shall not be handled until not less than 15 minutes have elapsed from the time the shells were fired The fireworks shall then be doused with water and allowed to remain for not less than 5 additional minutes before being placed in a plastic bucket or fiberboard box The disposal instructions of the manufacturer as provided by the 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 415 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® At, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS fireworks supplier shall then be followed in disposing of the fireworks in accordance with Section 5604 10 SECTION 5609 TEMPORARY STORAGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS 5609.1 General. Where the display or temporary storage of fireworks 1 4G (consumer fireworks) is allowed by Section 5601 1 3, Exception 4, such display or storage shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 1124 416 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C',gbt OO?.o17ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme (Rv O,,e Oo,dwood om), (Dt, of FRmdwood) O[do, N=b,,*100817— 01 jM 15, f DO oc DI AM (PET) Mt to S I ( I VILI,,—Affie—o ,A IcC Nofth,,,od,S,o,,,o�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo,Axmbm®authowsd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 57 provides requJrements that are intended to reduce the likelihood of fires involving the storage, handling, use or transportation of flammable and combustible liquids Adherence to these practices may also limit damage in the event of an accidental fire involving these materials These liquids are used for fuel, lubricants, cleaners, solvents, medicine and even drinking The danger associated with flammable and combustible liquids is that the vapors from these liquids, when combined with air in their flammable range, will burn or explode at temperatures near normal living and working environments The regulations herein are intended to prevent the flammable and combustible liquids from being ignited and provide mitigating requirements for when a fire does occur SECTION 5701 GENERAL 5701.1 Scope and application. Prevention, control and mitiga- tion of dangerous conditions related to storage, use, dispensing, mixing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter 5701.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to liq- wds as otherwise provided in other laws or regulations or chapters of this code, including 1 Specific provisions for flammable liquids in motor fuel -dispensing facilities, repair garages, airports and marinas in Chapter 23 2 Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics and commercial or institutional products containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water -miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solution not being flammable, provided that such materials are packaged in individ- ual containers not exceeding 1 3 gallons (5 L) 3 Quantities of alcoholic beverages in retail or whole- sale sales or storage occupancies, providied that the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1 3 gallons (5 L) 4 Storage and use of fuel oil in tanks and containers connected to oil -burning equipment Such storage and use shall be in accordance with Section 603 For aban- donment of fuel oil tanks, this chapter applies 5 Refrigerant liquids and oils in refrigeration systems (see Section 605) 6 Storage and display of aerosol products complying with Chapter 51 7 Storage and use of liquids that do not have a fire point when tested in accordance with ASTM D92 8 Liquids with a flash point greater than 95°F (35°C) in a water -miscible solution or dispersion with a water and inert (noncombustible) solids content of more than 80 percent by weight, which do not sustain com- bustion 9 Liquids without flash points that can be flammable under some conditions, such as certain halogenated hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated hydrocarbons 10 The storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks 11 Commercial cooking oil storage tank systems located within a building and designed and installed in accor- dance with Section 608 and NFPA 30 5701.3 Referenced documents. The applicable requirements of Chapter 50, other chapters of this code, the International Building Code and the International Mechanical Code per- taining to flammable liquids shall apply 5701.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 5701.5 Material classification. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be classified in accordance with the definitions in Chapter 2 When mixed with lower flash -point liquids, Class II or III liquids are capable of assuming the characteristics of the lower flash -point liquids Under such conditions, the appro- priate provisions of this chapter for the actual flash point of the mixed liquid shall apply When heated above their flash points, Class II and III liq- uids assume the characteristics of Class I liquids Under such conditions, the appropriate provisions of this chapter for flammable liquids shall apply SECTION 5702 DEFINITIONS 5702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined m Chap- ter 2 ALCOHOL -BASED HAND RUB. BULK PLANT OR TERMINAL. BULK TRANSFER. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. Class II. Class IIIA. Class IIIB. FIRE POINT. 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 417 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Class IA. Class IB. Class IC. FLASH POINT. FUEL LIMIT SWITCH. LIQUID STORAGE ROOM. LIQUID STORAGE WAREHOUSE. MOBILE FUELING. PROCESS TRANSFER. REFINERY. REMOTE EMERGENCY SHUTOFF DEVICE. REMOTE SOLVENT RESERVOIR. SOLVENT DISTILLATION UNIT. TANK, PRIMARY. SECTION 5703 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5703.1 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 604 and NFPA 70 5703.1.1 Classified locations for flammable liquids. Areas where flammable liquids are stored, handled, dis- pensed or mixed shall be in accordance with Table 5703 1 1 A classified area shall not extend beyond an unpierced floor, roof or other solid partition The extent of the classified area is allowed to be reduced, or eliminated, where sufficient technical justifi- cation is provided to the fire code official that a concentra- tion in the area in excess of 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) cannot be generated 5703.1.2 Classified locations for combustible liquids. Areas where Class II or III liquids are heated above their flash points shall have electrical installations in accor- dance with Section 5703 1 1 Exception: Solvent distillation units in accordance with Section 5705 4 5703.1.3 Other applications. The fire code official is authorized to determine the extent of the Class I electrical equipment and wiring location where a condition is not specifically covered by these requirements or NFPA 70 5703.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for the storage, use, dispensing, mixing, handling and on -site transportation of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this chapter and applicable sections of Chapter 9 5703.2.1 Portable fire extinguishers and hose lines. Por- table fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 Hose lines shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 905 5703.3 Site assessment. In the event of a spill, leak or dis- charge from a tank system, a site assessment shall be com- pleted by the owner or operator of such tank system if the fire code official determines that a potential fire or explosion haz- ard exists Such site assessments shall be conducted to ascer- tain potential fire hazards and shall be completed and submitted to the fire department within a time period estab- lished by the fire code official, not to exceed 60 days 5703.4 Spill control and secondary containment Where the maximum allowable quantity per control area is exceeded, and where required by Section 5004 2, rooms, buildings or areas used for storage, dispensing, use, mixing or handling of Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 5703.5 Labeling and signage. The fire code official is autho- rized to require warning signs for the purpose of identifying the hazards of storing or using flammable liquids Signage for identification and warning such as for the inherent hazard of flammable liquids or smoking shall be provided in accor- dance with this chapter and Sections 5003 5 and 5003 6 5703.5.1 Style. Warning signs shall be of a durable material Signs warning of the hazard of flammable liquids shall have white lettering on a red background and shall read DAN- GER —FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Letters shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and V, inch (12 7 mm) in stroke 5703.5.2 Location. Signs shall be posted in locations as required by the fire code official Piping containing flam- mable liquids shall be identified in accordance with ASME Al 1 5703.5.3 Warning labels. Individual containers, packages and cartons shall be identified, marked, labeled and plac- arded in accordance with federal regulations and applica- ble state laws 5703.5.4 Identification. Color coding or other approved identification means shall be provided on each loading and unloading riser for flammable or combustible liquids to identify the contents of the tank served by the riser 5703.6 Piping systems. Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Sections 5703 6 1 through 5703 6 11 5703.6.1 Nonapplicability. The provisions of Section 5703 6 shall not apply to gas or oil well installations, pip- ing that is integral to stationary or portable engines, including aircraft, watercraft and motor vehicles, and pip- ing in connection with boilers and pressure vessels regu- lated by the International Mechanical Code 418 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAod,Ao,, m At6sod,Ao- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. 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Piping system components shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with the applicable standard listed in Table 5703 6 2 and Chapter 27 of NFPA 30, except as modified by Section 5703 6 2 1 TABLE 5703.6.2 PIPING STANDARDS PIPING USE STANDARD Power Piping ASME B31 1 Process Piping ASME B31 3 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids ASME B31 4 Building Services Piping ASME B31 9 5703.6.2.1 Special materials. Low -melting -port materials (such as aluminum, copper or brass), materi- als that soften on fire exposure (such as nonmetallic materials) and nonductile material (such as cast iron) shall be acceptable for use underground in accordance with the applicable standard listed in Table 5703 6 2 Where such materials are used outdoors in above- ground piping systems or within buildings, they shall be in accordance with the applicable standard listed in Table 5703 6 2 and one of the following 1 Suitably protected against fire exposure 2 Located where leakage from failure would not unduly expose people or structures 3 Located where leakage can be readily controlled by operation of remotely located valves in a loca- tion provided with ready access In all cases, nonmetallic piping shall be used in accordance with Section 27 4 6 of NFPA 30 5703.6.3 Testing. Unless tested in accordance with the applicable section of ASME B31 9, piping, before being covered, enclosed or placed in use, shall be hydrostatically tested to 150 percent of the maximum anticipated pressure of the system, or pneumatically tested to 110 percent of the maximum anticipated pressure of the system, but not less than 5 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (34 47 kPa) at the highest point of the system This test shall be maintained for a sufficient time period to complete visual inspection of Ioints and connections For not less than 10 minutes, there shall be no leakage or permanent distortion Care shall be exercised to ensure that these pressures are not applied to vented storage tanks Such storage tanks shall be tested independently from the piping 5703.6.3.1 Existing piping. Existing piping shall be tested in accordance with this section where the fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that a leak exists Piping that could contain flammable or combus- tible liquids shall not be tested pneumatically Such tests shall be at the expense of the owner or operator Exception: Vapor -recovery piping is allowed to be tested using an inert gas 5703.6.4 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect piping, valves or fittings subject to vehicular damage in accor- dance with Section 312 5703.6.5 Protection from external corrosion and gal- vanic action. Where subject to external corrosion, piping, related fluid -handling components and supports for both underground and above -ground applications shall be fabri- cated from noncorrosive materials, and coated or provided with corrosion protection Dissimilar metallic parts that promote galvanic action shall not be joined 5703.6.6 Valves. Piping systems shall contain a sufficient number of manual control valves and check valves to operate the system properly and to protect the plant under both normal and emergency conditions Piping systems in connection with pumps shall contain a sufficient number of such valves to control properly the flow of liquids in normal operation and in the event of physical damage or fire exposure 5703.6.6.1 Backflow protections. Connections to pipelines or piping by which equipment (such as tank cars, tank vehicles or marine vessels) discharges liquids into storage tanks shall be provided with check valves or block valves for automatic protection against back - flow where the piping arrangement is such that back - flow from the system is possible Where loading and unloading is done through a common pipe system, a check valve is not required However, a block valve, located in an area where it is provided with ready access or remotely operable, shall be provided 5703.6.6.2 Manual drainage. Manual drainage -control valves shall be located at approved locations remote from the tanks, diked area, drainage system and impounding basin to ensure their operation in a fire condition 5703.6.7 Connections. Above -ground tanks with connec- tions located below normal liquid level shall be provided with internal or external isolation valves located as close as practical to the shell of the tank Except for liquids whose chemical characteristics are incompatible with steel, such valves, where external, and their connections to the tank shall be of steel 5703.6.8 Piping supports. Piping systems shall be sub- stantially supported and protected against physical damage and excessive stresses arising from settlement, vibration, expansion, contraction or exposure to fire The supports shall be protected against exposure to fire by one of the following 1 Draining liquid away from the piping system at a minimum slope of not less than 1 percent 2 Providing protection with afire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours 3 Other approved methods 5703.6.9 Flexible joints. Flexible joints shall be listed and approved and shall be installed on underground liquid, vapor and vent piping at all of the following locations 1 Where piping connects to underground tanks 2 Where piping ends at pump islands and vent risers 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 421 I 11 1 CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 3 At points where differential movement in the piping can occur 5703.6.9.1 Fiberglass -reinforced plastic piping. Fiberglass -reinforced plastic (FRP) piping is not required to be provided with flexible joints in locations where both of the following conditions are present 1 Piping does not exceed 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter 2 Piping has a straight run of not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) on one side of the connection where such connections result in a change of direction In lieu of the minimum 4-foot (1219 mm) straight run length, approved and listed flexible joints are allowed to be used under dispensers and suction pumps, at submerged pumps and tanks, and where vents extend above ground 5703.6.10 Pipe joints. Joints shall be liquid tight and shall be welded, flanged or threaded except that listed flexible connectors are allowed in accordance with Section 5703 6 9 Threaded or flanged joints shall fit tightly by using approved methods and materials for the type of joint Joints in piping systems used for Class I liquids shall be welded where located in concealed spaces within build- ings Nonmetallic joints shall be approved and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions Pipe joints that are dependent on the friction character- istics or resiliency of combustible materials for liquid tightness of piping shall not be used in buildings Piping shall be secured to prevent disengagement at the fitting 5703.6.11 Bends. Pipe and tubing shall be bent in accor- dance with ASME B31 9 SECTION 5704 STORAGE 5704.1 General. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in containers and tanks shall be in accordance with this section and the applicable sections of Chapter 50 5704.2 Tank storage. The provisions of this section shall apply to 1 The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed above -ground and underground tanks 2 The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed above -ground tanks inside of buildings 3 The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in portable tanks whose capacity exceeds 660 gallons (2498 L) 4 The installation of such tanks and portable tanks 5704.2.1 Change of tank contents. Tanks subject to change in contents shall be in accordance with Section 5704 2 7 Prior to a change in contents, the fire code offi- cial is authorized to require testing of a tank Tanks that have previously contained Class I liquids shall not be loaded with Class II or Class III liquids until such tanks and all piping, pumps, hoses and meters con- nected thereto have been completely drained and flushed 5704.2.2 Use of tank vehicles and tank cars as storage tanks. Tank cars and tank vehicles shall not be used as storage tanks 5704.2.3 Labeling and signs. Labeling and signs for stor- age tanks and storage tank areas shall comply with Sec- tions 5704 2 3 1 and 5704 2 3 2 5704.2.3.1 Smoking and open flame. Signs shall be posted in storage areas prohibiting open flames and smoking Signs shall comply with Section 5703 5 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identify- ing the material therein Placards shall be in accordance with NFPA 704 Exceptions: 1 Tanks of 300-gallon (1136 L) capacity or less located on private property and used for heat- ing and cooking fuels in single-family dwell- ings 2 Tanks located underground 5704.2.4 Sources of ignition. Smoking and open flames are prohibited in storage areas in accordance with Section 50037 Exception: Areas designated as smoking and hot work areas, and areas where hot work permits have been issued in accordance with this code 5704.2.5 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 911 for indoor tanks 5704.2.6 Separation from incompatible materials. Stor- age of flammable and combustible liquids shall be sepa- rated from incompatible materials in accordance with Section 5003 9 8 Grass, weeds, combustible materials and waste Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall not be accumulated in an unsafe manner at a storage site 5704.2.7 Design, fabrication and construction require- ments for tanks. The design, fabrication and construction of tanks shall comply with NFPA 30 Each tank shall bear a permanent nameplate or marking indicating the standard used as the basis of design 5704.2.7.1 Materials used in tank construction. The materials used in tank construction shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 30 The materials of construction for tanks and their appurtenances shall be compatible with the liquids to be stored 5704.2.7.2 Pressure limitations for tanks. Tanks shall be designed for the pressures to which they will be sub- jected in accordance with NFPA 30 5704.2.7.3 Tank vents for normal venting. Tank vents for normal venting shall be installed and main- 422 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS tamed in accordance with Sections 5704 2 7 3 1 through 5704 2 7 3 5 3 5704.2.7.3.1 Vent lines. Vent lines from tanks shall not be used for purposes other than venting unless approved 5704.2.7.3.2 Vent -line flame arresters and pres- sure -vacuum vents. Listed or approved flame arresters or pressure -vacuum (PV) vents that remain closed unless venting under pressure or vacuum conditions shall be installed in normal vents of tanks containing Class IB and IC liquids Vent -line flame arresters shall be installed in accordance with their listing or API 2000 and main- tained in accordance with Section 21 8 6 of NFPA 30 or API 2000 In -line flame arresters in piping sys- tems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with their listing or API 2028 Pressure -vacuum vents shall be installed in accordance with Section 21 4 3 of NFPA 30 or API 2000 and maintained in accordance with Section 21 8 6 of NFPA 30 or API 2000 Exception: Where determmed by the fire code official that the use of these devices can result in damage to the tank 5704.2.7.3.3 Vent pipe outlets. Vent pipe outlets for tanks storing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be located such that the vapors are released at a safe point outside of buildings and not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level Vapors shall be discharged upward or horizontally away from adjacent walls to assist in vapor dispersion Vent outlets shall be located such that flammable vapors will not be trapped by eaves or other obstruc- tions and shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from building openings or lot lines of properties that can be built upon Vent outlets on atmospheric tanks storing Class IIIB liquids are allowed to discharge inside a bwldmg where the vent is a normally closed vent Exception: Vent pipe outlets on tanks storing Class IIIB liquid inside buildings and connected to fael-burning equipment shall be located such that the vapors are released to a safe location out- side of buildings 5704.2.7.3.4 Installation of vent piping. Vent pip - mg shall be designed, sized, constructed and installed in accordance with Section 5703 6 Vent pipes shall be installed such that they will dram toward the tank without sags or traps in which liquid can collect Vent pipes shall be installed in such a manner so as not to be subject to physical damage or vibration 5704.2.7.3.5 Manifolding. Tank vent piping shall not be mamfolded unless required for special pur- poses such as vapor recovery, vapor conservation or air pollution control 5704.2.7.3.5.1 Above -ground tanks. For above- ground tanks, mamfolded vent pipes shall be ade- quately sized to prevent system pressure limits from being exceeded where mamfolded tanks are subject to the same fire exposure 5704.2.7.3.5.2 Underground tanks. For under- ground tanks, mamfolded vent pipes shall be sized to prevent system pressure limits from being exceeded when mamfolded tanks are filled simultaneously 5704.2.7.3.5.3 Tanks storing Class I liquids. Vent piping for tanks storing Class I liquids shall not be mamfolded with vent piping for tanks stor- ing Class II and III liquids unless positive means are provided to prevent the vapors from Class I liquids from entering tanks storing Class II and III liquids, to prevent contamination and possible change in classification of less volatile liquid 5704.2.7.4 Emergency venting. Stationary, above- ground tanks shall be equipped with additional venting that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by exposure to fires Emergency vents for Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall not discharge inside buildings The venting shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 22 7 of NFPA 30 Exceptions: 1 Tanks larger than 12,000 gallons (45 420 L) in capacity storing Class IIIB liquids that are not within the diked area or the drainage path of Class I or II liquids do not require emergency relief venting 2 Emergency vents on protected above -ground tanks complying with UL 2085 containing Class II or IIIA liquids are allowed to dis- charge inside the building 5704.2.7.5 Tank openings other than vents. Tank openings for other than vents shall comply with Sec- tions 5704 2 7 5 1 through 5704 2 7 5 8 5704.2.7.5.1 Connections below liquid level. Con- nections for tank openings below the liquid level shall be liquid tight 5704.2.7.5.2 Filling, emptying and vapor recovery connections. Filling, emptying and vapor recovery connections to tanks containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be located outside of buildings in accor- dance with Section 5704 2 7 5 6 at a location free from sources of ignition and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) away from building openings or lot lines of property that can be built upon Such openings shall be properly identified and provided with a liq- uJd-tight cap that shall be closed when not in use Filling and emptying connections to indoor tanks containing Class IIIB liquids and connected to fuel - burning equipment shall be located at a finished ground level location outside of buildings Such 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 423 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISTRIBUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS openings shall be provided with a liquid -tight cap that shall be closed when not in use A sign in accor- dance with Section 5003 6 that displays the follow- ing warning shall be permanently attached at the filling location TRANSFERRING FUEL OTHER THAN CLASS IIIB COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TO THIS TANK CONNECTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FIRE CODE AND IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED 5704.2.7.5.3 Piping, connections and fittings. Pip- ing, connections, fittings and other appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with Section 5703 6 5704.2.7.5.4 Manual gauging. Openings for man- ual gauging, if independent of the fill pipe, shall be provided with a liquid -tight cap or cover Covers shall be kept closed when not gauging If inside a building, such openings shall be protected against liquid overflow and possible vapor release by means of a spring -loaded check valve or other approved device 5704.2.7.5.5 Fill pipes and discharge lines. For top -loaded tanks, a metallic fill pipe shall be designed and installed to minimize the generation of static electricity by termmating the pipe within 6 inches (152 mm) of the bottom of the tank, and it shall be installed in a manner that avoids excessive vibration 5704.2.7.5.5.1 Class I liquids. For Class I liquids other than crude oil, gasoline and asphalt, the fill pipe shall be designed and installed in a manner that will minimize the possibility of generating static electricity by termmating within 6 inches (152 mm) of the bottom of the tank 5704.2.7.5.5.2 Underground tanks. For under- ground tanks, fill pipe and discharge Imes shall enter only through the top Fill lines shall be sloped toward the tank Underground tanks for Class I liquids having a capacity greater than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) shall be equipped with a tight fill device for connecting the fill hose to the tank 5704.2.7.5.6 Location of connections that are made or broken. Filling, withdrawal and vapor - recovery connections for Class I, II and IIIA liquids that are made and broken shall be located outside of buildings, not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the finished ground level, in an approved location in close proximity to the parked delivery velucle Such location shall be away from sources of ignition and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) away from building openings Such connections shall be closed and liq- uid tight when not in use and shall be properly iden- tified 5704.2.7.5.7 Protection against vapor release. Tank openings provided for purposes of vapor recovery shall be protected against possible vapor release by means of a spring -loaded check valve or dry -break connections, or other approved device, unless the opening is a pipe connected to a vapor processing system Openings designed for combined fill and vapor recovery shall be protected against vapor release unless connection of the liquid deliv- ery line to the fill pipe simultaneously connects the vapor recovery line Connections shall be vapor tight 5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704 2 9 7 5 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks Stor- age tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regu- lated by Section 5706 4 or 5706 7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350 An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704 2 9 7 5 shall be provided to pre- vent the overfilling of Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel -burning equipment inside build- ings Exception: Outside above -ground tanks with a capacity of 1,320 gallons (5000 L) or less 5704.2.7.6 Repair, alteration or reconstruction of tanks and piping. The repair, alteration or reconstruc- tion, including welding, cutting and hot tapping of stor- age tanks and piping that have been placed in service, shall be in accordance with NFPA 30 Hot work, as defined in Section 202, on such tanks shall be con- ducted in accordance with Section 3510 5704.2.7.7 Design of supports. The design of the sup- porting structure for tanks shall be in accordance with the International Building Code and NFPA 30 5704.2.7.8 Locations subject to flooding. Where a tank is located in an area where it is subject to buoy- ancy because of a rise in the water table, flooding or accumulation of water from fire suppression opera- tions, uplift protection shall be provided in accordance with Sections 22 14 and 23 14 of NFPA 30 5704.2.7.9 Corrosion protection. Where subject to external corrosion, tanks shall be fabricated from corro- sion -resistant materials, coated or provided with corro- sion protection in accordance with Section 23 3 5 of NFPA 30 5704.2.7.10 Leak reporting. A consistent or accidental loss of liquid, or other indication of a leak from a tank system, shall be reported immediately to the fire department, the fire code official and other authorities having jurisdiction 5704.2.7.10.1 Leaking tank disposition. Leaking tanks shall be promptly emptied, repaired and returned to service, abandoned or removed in accor- dance with Section 5704 2 13 or 5704 2 14 5704.2.7.11 Tank lining. Steel tanks are allowed to be lined only for the purpose of protecting the interior from corrosion or providing compatibility with a material to 424 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS be stored Only those liquids tested for compatibility with the lining material are allowed to be stored inlined tanks 5704.2.8 Vaults. Vaults shall be allowed to be either above or below grade and shall comply with Sections 5704 2 8 1 through 5704 2 8 18 5704.2.8.1 Listing required. Vaults shall be listed in accordance with UL 2245 Exception: Where approved by the fire code offi- cial, below -grade vaults are allowed to be con- structed on site, provided that the design is in accordance with the International Building Code and that special inspections are conducted to verify structural strength and compliance of the installation with the approved design in accordance with Sec- tion 1707 of the International Building Code Instal- lation plans for below -grade vaults that are constructed on site shall be prepared by, and the design shall bear the stamp of, a professional engi- neer Consideration shall be given to soil and hydro- static loading on the floors, walls and lid, anticipated seismic forces, uplifting by groundwater or flood - mg, and to loads unposed from above such as traffic and equipment loading on the vault lid 5704.2.8.2 Design and construction. The vault shall completely enclose each tank There shall not be open- ings in the vault enclosure except those necessary for access to, inspection of, and filling, emptying and vent- ing of the tank The walls and floor of the vault shall be constructed of reinforced concrete not less than 6 inches (152 mm) thick The top of an above -grade vault shall be constructed of noncombustible material and shall be designed to be weaker than the walls of the vault, to ensure that the thrust of an explosion occurring inside the vault is directed upward before significantly high pressure can develop within the vault The top of an at -grade or below -grade vault shall be designed to relieve safely or contain the force of an explosion occurring inside the vault The top and floor of the vault and the tank foundation shall be designed to withstand the anticipated loading, including loading from vehicular traffic, where applicable The walls and floor of a vault installed below grade shall be designed to withstand anticipated soil and hydrostatic loading Vaults shall be designed to be wind and earthquake resistant, in accordance with the International Building Code 5704.2.8.3 Secondary containment Vaults shall be substantially liquid tight and there shall not be backfill around the tank or within the vault The vault floor shall dram to a sump For premanufactured vaults, liq- uid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing pro- vided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory For field -erected vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified in an approved manner 5704.2.8.4 Internal clearance. There shall be suffi- cient clearance between the tank and the vault to allow for visual inspection and maintenance of the tank and its appurtenances Dispensing devices are allowed to be installed on tops of vaults 5704.2.8.5 Anchoring. Vaults and their tanks shall be suitably anchored to withstand uplifting by ground water or flooding, including when the tank is empty 5704.2.8.6 Vehicle impact protection. Vaults shall be resistant to damage from the impact of a motor vehicle, or vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 312 5704.2.8.7 Arrangement. Tanks shall be listed for above -ground use, and each tank shall be in its own vault Compartmentalized tanks shall be allowed and shall be considered as a single tank Adjacent vaults shall be allowed to share a common wall The common wall shall be liquid and vapor tight and shall be designed to withstand the load imposed when the vault on either side of the wall is filled with water 5704.2.8.8 Connections. Connections shall be pro- vided to permit venting of each vault to dilute, disperse and remove vapors prior to personnel entering the vault 5704.2.8.9 Ventilation. Vaults that contain tanks of Class I liquids shall be provided with an exhaust venti- lation system installed in accordance with Section 5004 3 The ventilation system shall operate continu- ously or be designed to operate upon activation of the vapor or liquid detection system The system shall pro- vide ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute (cfm) per square foot of floor area [0 00508 m'/(s • m)], but not less than 150 cfm (4 m'/min) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide air move- ment across all parts of the vault floor Supply and exhaust ducts shall extend to within 3 inches (76 mm), but not more than 12 inches (305 mm), of the floor The exhaust system shall be installed in accordance with the InternationalMechanical Code 5704.2.8.10 Liquid detection. Vaults shall be equipped with a detection system capable of detecting liquids, including water, and activating an alarm 5704.2.8.11 Monitoring and detection. Vaults shall be provided with approved vapor and liquid detection sys- tems and equipped with on -site audible and visual warning devices with battery backup Vapor detection systems shall sound an alarm when the system detects vapors that reach or exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the liquid stored Vapor detec- tors shall be located not higher than 12 inches (305 mm) above the lowest point in the vault Liquid detec- tion systems shall sound an alarm upon detection of any liquid, including water Liquid detectors shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions Activation of either vapor or liquid detection sys- tems shall cause a signal to be sounded at an approved, constantly attended location within the facility serving the tanks or at an approved location Activation of vapor detection systems shall shut off dispenser pumps 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 425 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( LEA Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5704.2.8.12 Liquid removal. Means shall be provided to recover liquid from the vault Where a pump is used to meet this requirement, the pump shall not be perma- nently installed in the vault Electric -powered portable pumps shall be suitable for use in Class I, Division 1, or Zone 0 locations, as defined in NFPA 70 5704.2.8.13 Normal vents. Vent pipes that are pro- vided for normal tank venting shall ter imate not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) above ground level 5704.2.8.14 Emergency vents. Emergency vents shall be vapor tight and shall be allowed to discharge inside the vault Long -bolt manhole covers shall not be allowed for this purpose 5704.2.8.15 Accessway. Vaults shall be provided with an approved personnel accessway with a minimum dimension of 30 inches (762 mm) and with a perma- nently affixed, nonferrous ladder Accessways shall be designed to be nonsparkmg Travel distance from any point inside a vault to an accessway shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) At each entry point, a warning sign indicating the need for procedures for safe entry into confined spaces shall be posted Entry points shall be secured against unauthorized entry and vandalism 5704.2.8.16 Fire protection. Vaults shall be provided with a suitable means to admit a fire suppression agent 5704.2.8.17 Classified area. The interior of a vault containing a tank that stores a Class I liquid shall be designated a Class I, Division 1, or Zone 0 location, as defined in NFPA 70 5704.2.8.18 Overfill protection. Overfill protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 5704 2 9 7 5 The use of a float vent valve shall be pro- hibited 5704.2.9 Above -ground tanks. Above -ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704 2 and Sections 5704 2 9 1 through 57042979 5704.2.9.1 Existing noncompliant installations. Existing above -ground tanks shall be maintained in accordance with the code requirements that were appli- cable at the time of installation Above -ground tanks that were installed in violation of code requirements applicable at the time of installation shall be made code compliant or shall be removed in accordance with Sec- tion 5704 2 14, regardless of whether such tank has been previously inspected (see Section 107 4) 5704.2.9.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for above- ground tanks shall comply with Sections 5704 2 9 2 1 through 5704 2 9 2 4 5704.2.9.2.1 Required foam fire protection sys- tems. Where required by the fire code official, foam fire protection shall be provided for above -ground tanks, other than pressure tanks operating at or above 1 pound per square inch gauge (psig) (6 89 kPa) where such tank, or group of tanks spaced less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) apart measured shell to shell, has a liquid surface area in excess of 1,500 square feet (139 m), and is in accordance with one of the following 1 Used for the storage of Class I or II liquids 2 Used for the storage of crude oil 3 Used for in -process products and is located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of a fired still, heater, related fractionmg or processing appa- ratus or sun ilar device at a processing plant or petroleum refinery as herein defined 4 Considered by the fire code official as posing an unusual exposure hazard because of topo- graphical conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity on the same or adjoining property, and height and character of liquids to be stored, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the fire department to cope with flammable liquid fires 5704.2.9.2.2 Foam fire protection system installa- tion. Where foam fire protection is required, it shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 11 5704.2.9.2.2.1 Foam storage. Where foam fire protection is required, foam -producing materials shall be stored on the premises Exception: Storage of foam -producing materi- als off the premises is allowed as follows 1 Such materials stored off the premises shall be of the proper type suitable for use with the equipment at the installa- tion where required 2 Such materials shall be readily available at the storage location at all tunes 3 Adequate loading and transportation facilities shall be provided 4 The time required to deliver such mate- rials to the required location in the event of fire shall be consistent with the haz- ards and fire scenarios for which the foam supply is intended 5 At the tune of a fire, these off -premises supplies shall be accumulated in suffi- cient quantities before placing the equipment in operation to ensure foam production at an adequate rate without interruption until extinguishment is accomplished 5704.2.9.2.3 Fire protection of supports. Supports or pilings for above -ground tanks storing Class I, II or IIIA liquids elevated more than 12 inches (305 mm) above grade shall have afire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours in accordance with the fire exposure criteria specified m ASTM E1529 Exceptions: 1 Structural supports tested as part of a pro- tected above -ground tank in accordance with UL 2085 426 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 2 Stationary tanks located outside of build- ings where protected by an approved water -spray system designed in accordance with Chapter 9 and NFPA 15 3 Stationary tanks located inside of buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 5704.2.9.2.4 Inerting of tanks storing boilover liq- uids. Liquids with boilover characteristics shall not be stored in fixed roof tanks larger than 150 feet (45 720 mm) in diameter unless an approved gas enrich- ment or mertmg system is provided on the tank Exception: Crude oil storage tanks in production fields with no other exposures adjacent to the storage tank 5704.2.9.3 Supports, foundations and anchorage. Supports, foundations and anchorages for above- ground tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 30 and the International Build- ing Code 5704.2.9.4 Stairways, platforms and walkways. Stairways, platforms and walkways shall be of non- combustible construction and shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 30 and the Inter- national Building Code 5704.2.9.5 Above -ground tanks inside of buildings. Above -ground tanks inside of buildings shall comply with Sections 5704 2 9 5 1 and 5704 2 9 5 2 5704.2.9.5.1 Overfill prevention. Above -ground tanks storing Class I, II and IIIA liquids inside build- ings shall be equipped with a device or other means to prevent overflow into the building including, but not limited to a float valve, a preset meter on the fill line, a valve actuated by the weight of the tank's contents, a low -head pump that is incapable of pro- ducing overflow, or a liquid -tight overflow pipe not less than one pipe size larger than the fill pipe and discharging by gravity back to the outside source of liquid or to an approved location Tanks containing Class IIIB liquids and connected to fuel -burning equipment shall be provided with a means to prevent overflow into buildings in accordance with Section 57042758 5704.2.9.5.2 Fill pipe connections. Fill pipe con- nections for tanks storing Class I, II and IIIA liquids and Class IIIB liquids connected to fuel -burning equipment shall be in accordance with Section 57042976 5704.2.9.6 Above -ground tanks outside of buildings. Above -ground tanks outside of buildings shall comply with Sections 5704 2 9 6 1 through 5704 2 9 6 3 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohib- ited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in wluch such storage is prohibited [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 5704.2.9.6.1.1 Location of tanks with pressures 2.5 psig or less. Above -ground tanks operating at pressures not exceeding 2 5 psig (17 2 kPa) for storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquids, which are designed with a floating roof, a weak roof -to - shell seam or equipped with emergency venting devices limiting pressure to 2 5 psig (17 2 kPa), shall be located in accordance with Table 22 4 1 1(a) of NFPA 30 Exceptions: 1 Vertical tanks having a weak roof -to - shell seam and storing Class IIIA liquids are allowed to be located at one-half the distances specified in Table 224 1 1(a) of NFPA 30, provided that the tanks are not within a diked area or drainage path for a tank storing Class I or II liquids 2 Liquids with boilover characteristics and unstable liquids in accordance with Sec- tions 5704 2 9 613 and 5704 2 9 614 3 For protected above -ground tanks in accordance with Section 5704 2 9 7 and tanks in at -grade or above -grade vaults in accordance with Section 5704 2 8, the distances in Table 22 4 1 1(b) of NFPA 30 shall apply and shall be reduced by one-half, but not to less than 5 feet (1524 mm) 5704.2.9.6.1.2 Location of tanks with pressures exceeding 2.5 psig. Above -ground tanks for the storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquids operating at pressures exceeding 25 psig (17 2 kPa) or equipped with emergency venting allowing pres- sures to exceed 25 psig (17 2 kPa) shall be located in accordance with Table 22 4 1 3 of NFPA 30 Exception: Liquids with boilover characteris- tics and unstable liquids in accordance with Sections 5704 2 9 6 1 4 and 5704 2 9 6 1 5 5704.2.9.6.1.3 Location of tanks storing boi- lover liquids. Above -ground tanks for storage of liquids with boilover characteristics shall be located in accordance with Table 22 4 1 4 of NFPA 30 5704.2.9.6.1.4 Location of tanks storing unsta- ble liquids. Above -ground tanks for the storage of unstable liquids shall be located in accordance with Table 22 4 1 5 of NFPA 30 5704.2.9.6.1.5 Location of tanks storing Class IIIB liquids. Above -ground tanks for the stor- age of Class IIIB liquids, excluding unstable liq- uids, shall be located in accordance with Table 22 4 1 6 of NFPA 30, except where located 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 427 I [ [ [ CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS within a diked area or drainage path for a tank or tanks storing Class I or II liquids Where a Class IIIB liquid storage tank is within the diked area or drainage path for a Class I or II liquid, dis- tances required by Section 5704 2 9 6 1 1 shall apply 5704.2.9.6.1.6 Reduction of separation dis- tances to adjacent property. Where two tank properties of diverse ownership have a common boundary, the fire code official is authorized to, with the written consent of the owners of the two properties, apply the distances in Sections 5704 2 9 6 1 2 through 5704 2 9 6 1 5 assuming a single property 5704.2.9.6.2 Separation between adjacent stable or unstable liquid tanks. The separation between tanks containing stable liquids shall be in accor- dance with Table 22 4 2 1 of NFPA 30 Where tanks are in a diked area containing Class I or II liquids, or in the drainage path of Class I or II liquids, and are compacted in three or more rows or in an irregular pattern, the fire code official is authorized to require greater separation than specified in Table 22 4 2 1 of NFPA 30 or other means to make tanks in the inte- rior of the pattern open for fire -fighting purposes The separation between tanks containing unsta- ble liquids shall be not less than one-half the sum of their diameters Exception: Tanks used for storing Class IIIB liq- uids are allowed to be spaced 3 feet (914 mm) apart unless within a diked area or drainage path for a tank storing Class I or II liquids 5704.2.9.6.3 Separation between adjacent tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids and LP -gas. The minimum horizontal separation between an LP -gas container and a Class I, II or IIIA liquid storage tank shall be 20 feet (6096 mm) except in the case of Class I, II or IIIA liquid tanks operating at pressures exceeding 2 5 psig (17 2 kPa) or equipped with emergency venting allowing pres- sures to exceed 2 5 psig (17 2 kPa), in which case the provisions of Section 5704 2 9 6 2 shall apply An approved means shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of Class I, II or IIIA liquids under adjacent LP -gas containers such as by dikes, diver- sion curbs or grading Where flammable or combus- tible liquid storage tanks are within a diked area, the LP -gas containers shall be outside the diked area and not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) away from the centerline of the wall of the diked area Exceptions: 1 Liquefied petroleum gas containers of 125 gallons (473 L) or less in capacity installed adjacent to fuel -oil supply tanks of 660 gal- lons (2498 L) or less in capacity 2 Horizontal separation is not required between above -ground LP -gas containers and underground flammable and combusti- ble liquid tanks 5704.2.9.7 Additional requirements for protected above -ground tanks. In addition to the requirements of this chapter for above -ground tanks, the installation of protected above -ground tanks shall be in accordance with Sections 5704 2 9 7 1 through 5704 2 9 7 9 5704.2.9.7.1 Tank construction. The construction of a protected above -ground tank and its primary tank shall be in accordance with Section 5704 2 7 5704.2.9.7.2 Normal and emergency venting. Nor- mal and emergency venting for protected above- ground tanks shall be provided in accordance with Sections 5704 2 7 3 and 5704 2 7 4 The vent capac- ity reduction factor shall not be allowed 5704.2.9.7.3 Secondary containment. Protected above -ground tanks shall be provided with second- ary containment, drainage control or diking in accor- dance with Section 5004 2 A means shall be provided to establish the integrity of the secondary containment in accordance with NFPA 30 5704.2.9.7.4 Vehicle impact protection. Where protected above -ground tanks, piping, electrical con- duit or dispensers are subject to vehicular impact, they shall be protected therefrom, either by having the impact protection incorporated into the system design in compliance with the impact test protocol of UL 2085, or by meeting the provisions of Section 312, or where necessary, a combination of both Where guard posts or other approved barriers are provided, they shall be independent of each above- ground tank 5704.2.9.7.5 Overfill prevention. Protected above- ground tanks shall not be filled in excess of 95 per- cent of their capacity An overfill prevention system shall be provided for each tank During tank -filling operations, the system shall comply with one of the following 1 The overfill prevention system shall include the following 1 1 An independent means of notifying the person filling the tank that the fluid level has reached 90 percent of tank capacity by providing an audible or visual alarm signal, providing a tank level gauge marked at 90 percent of tank capacity, or other approved means 1 2 Automatic shut off of the flow of fuel to the tank when the quantity of liquid in the tank reaches 95 percent of tank capacity For rigid hose fuel -delivery systems, an approved means shall be provided to empty the fill hose into the tank after the automatic shutoff device is activated 2 The system shall reduce the flow rate to not more than 15 gallons per mmute (0 95 L/s) so that at the reduced flow rate, the tank will not overfill for 30 minutes, and automatically shut 428 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS off flow into the tank so that none of the fit- tings on the top of the tank are exposed to product because of overfilling 5704.2.9.7.5.1 Information signs. A permanent sign shall be provided at the fill point for the tank, documenting the filling procedure and the tank calibration chart Exception: Where climatic conditions are such that the sign may be obscured by ice or snow, or weathered beyond readability or oth- erwise impaired, said procedures and chart shall be located in the office window, lock box or other area available to the person filling the tank 5704.2.9.7.5.2 Determination of available tank capacity. The filling procedure shall require the person filling the tank to determine the gallonage (literage) required to fill it to 90 percent of capac- ity before commencing the fill operation 5704.2.9.7.6 Fill pipe connections. The fill pipe shall be provided with a means for making a direct connection to the tank vehicle's fuel delivery hose so that the delivery of fuel is not exposed to the open air during the filling operation Where any portion of the fill pipe exterior to the tank extends below the level of the top of the tank, a check valve shall be installed m the fill pipe not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the fill hose connection 5704.2.9.7.7 Spill containers. A spill container hav- ing a capacity of not less than 5 gallons (19 L) shall be provided for each fill connection For tanks with a top fill connection, spill containers shall be non- combustible and shall be fixed to the tank and equipped with a manual dram valve that drams into the primary tank For tanks with a remote fill con- nection, a portable spill container shall be allowed 5704.2.9.7.8 Tank openings. Tank openings in pro- tected above -ground tanks shall be through the top only 5704.2.9.7.9 Antisiphon devices. Approved antisi- phon devices shall be installed in each external pipe connected to the protected above -ground tank where the pipe extends below the level of the top of the tank 5704.2.10 Drainage and diking. The area surrounding a tank or group of tanks shall be provided with drainage control or shall be diked to prevent accidental discharge of liquid from endangering adjacent tanks, adjoining prop- erty or reaching waterways Exceptions: 1 The fire code official is authorized to alter or waive these requirements based on a technical report that demonstrates that such tank or group of tanks does not constitute a hazard to other tanks, waterways or adjoining property, after consideration of special features such as topo- graphical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings on the same or adjacent property, capacity, and construction of proposed tanks and character of liquids to be stored, and nature and quantity of private and public fire pro- tection provided 2 Drainage control and diking is not required for listed secondary containment tanks 5704.2.10.1 Volumetric capacity. The volumetric capacity of the diked area shall be not less than the greatest amount of liquid that can be released from the largest tank within the diked area The capacity of the diked area enclosing more than one tank shall be calcu- lated by deducting the volume of the tanks other than the largest tank below the height of the dike 5704.2.10.2 Diked areas containing two or more tanks. Diked areas containing two or more tanks shall be subdivided in accordance with NFPA 30 5704.2.10.3 Protection of piping from exposure fires. Piping shall not pass through adjacent diked areas or impounding basins, unless provided with a sealed sleeve or otherwise protected from exposure to fire 5704.2.10.4 Combustible materials in diked areas. Diked areas shall be kept free from combustible materi- als, drums and barrels 5704.2.10.5 Equipment, controls and piping in diked areas. Pumps, manifolds and fire protection equipment or controls shall not be located within diked areas or drainage basins or in a location where such equipment and controls would be endangered by fire in the diked area or drainage basin Piping above ground shall be minimized and located as close as practical to the shell of the tank in diked areas or drainage basins Exceptions: 1 Pumps, manifolds and piping integral to the tanks or equipment being served, which is pro- tected by intermediate diking, berms, drainage or fire protection such as water spray, moni- tors or resistive coating 2 Fire protection equipment or controls that are appurtenances to the tanks or equipment being protected, such as foam chambers or foam pip- ing and water or foam monitors and hydrants, or hand and wheeled extinguishers 5704.2.11 Underground tanks. Underground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704 2 and Sections 5704 2 11 1 through 5704211 42 5704.2.11.1 Location. Flammable and combustible liq- uid storage tanks located underground, either outside or under bwldmgs, shall be in accordance with all of the following 1 Tanks shall be located with respect to existing foundations and supports such that the loads car- ried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the tank 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 429 I 1 1 1 Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 2 The distance from any part of a tank storing liq- uids to the nearest wall of a basement, pit, cellar or lot line shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) 3 A minimum distance of 1 foot (305 mm), shell to shell, shall be maintained between underground tanks 5704.2.11.2 Depth and cover. Excavation for under- ground storage tanks shall be made with due care to avoid undennming of foundations of existing struc- tures Underground tanks shall be set on firm founda- tions and surrounded with not less than 6 inches (152 mm) of noncorrosive inert material, such as clean sand 5704.2.11.3 Overfill protection and prevention sys- tems. Fill pipes shall be equipped with a spill container and an overfill prevention system in accordance with NFPA 30 5704.2.11.4 Leak prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections 5704 2 11 4 1 and 5704 2 11 4 2 5704.2.11.4.1 Inventory control. Daily inventory records for underground storage tank systems shall be maintained 5704.2.11.4.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an approved method of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 5704.2.12 Testing. Tank testing shall comply with Sec- tions 5704 2 12 1 and 5704 2 12 2 5704.2.12.1 Acceptance testing. Prior to being placed into service, tanks shall be tested in accordance with Section 21 5 of NFPA 30 5704.2.12.2 Testing of underground tanks. Before being covered or placed in use, tanks and piping con- nected to underground tanks shall be tested for tight- ness in the presence of the fire code official Piping shall be tested in accordance with Section 570363 The system shall not be covered until it has been approved 5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704 2 14, or safeguarded in accordance with Sec- tions 5704 2 13 1 through 5704 2 13 2 3 and API 1604 5704.2.13.1 Underground tanks. Underground tanks taken out of service shall comply with Sections 5704 2 13 1 1 through 5704 2 13 1 5 5704.2.13.1.1 Temporarily out of service. Under- ground tanks temporarily out of service shall have the fill line, gauge opening vapor return and pump connection secure against tampering Vent lines shall remain open and be maintained in accordance with Sections 5704 2 7 3 and 5704 2 7 4 or be removed in accordance with Section 5704214 1 Flammable or combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank 2 All piping, including fill line, gauge opening, vapor return and pump connection, shall be capped or plugged and secured from tamper- ing 3 Vent lines shall remain open and be main - tamed in accordance with Sections 5704 2 7 3 and 5704 2 7 4 5704.2.13.1.3 Out of service for one year. Under- ground tanks that have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5704 2 14 or abandoned in place in accordance with Section 5704 2 13 1 4 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place. Tanks abandoned in place shall be as follows 1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connected piping 2 The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return and vapor Imes shall be disconnected 3 The tank shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material 4 Remaining underground piping shall be capped or plugged 5 A record of tank size, location and date of abandonment shall be retained 6 All exterior above -grade fill piping shall be permanently removed when tanks are aban- doned or removed 5704.2.13.1.5 Reinstallation of underground tanks. Tanks that are to be reinstalled for flammable or combustible liquid service shall be in accordance with this chapter, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII), API 12-P, API 1615, UL 58 and UL 1316 5704.2.13.2 Above -ground tanks. Above -ground tanks taken out of service shall comply with Sections 5704 2 13 2 1 through 5704 2 13 2 3 5704.2.13.2.1 Temporarily out of service. Above- ground tanks temporarily out of service shall have all connecting Imes isolated from the tank and be secured against tampering Exception: In -place fire protection (foam) sys- tem Imes 5704.2.13.2.2 Out of service for 90 days. Above- ground tanks not used for a period of 90 days shall be safeguarded in accordance with Section 5704 2 13 1 2 or removed in accordance with Section 5704 2 14 5704.2.13.1.2 Out of service for 90 days. Under- Exceptions: ground tanks not used for a period of 90 days shall 1 Tanks and containers connected to oil bum - be safeguarded in accordance with all the following ers that are not in use during the warm sea- 430 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 C,gbt OO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) mtto S I ( RR 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS son of the year or are used as a backup heating system to gas 2 In -place, active fire protection (foam) sys- tem lines 5704.2.13.2.3 Out of service for one year. Above- ground tanks that have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704 2 14 Exception: Tanks within operating facilities 5704.2.14 Removal and disposal of tanks. Removal and disposal of tanks shall comply with Sections 5704 2 14 1 and 5704 2 14 2 5704.2.14.1 Removal. Removal of above -ground and underground tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following 1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connected piping 2 Piping at tank openings that is not to be used fur- ther shall be disconnected 3 Piping shall be removed from the ground Exception: Piping is allowed to be abandoned in place where the fire code official deter- mines that removal is not practical Aban- doned piping shall be capped and safeguarded as required by the fire code official 4 Tank openings shall be capped or plugged, leav- ing a '/g inch to '/q inch -diameter (3 2 mm to 6 4 mm) opening for pressure equalization 5 Tanks shall be purged of vapor and inerted prior to removal 6 All exterior above -grade fill and vent piping shall be permanently removed Exception: Piping associated with bulk plants, terminal facilities and refineries 5704.2.14.2 Disposal. Tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations 5704.2.15 Maintenance. Above -ground tanks, connected piping and ancillary equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating condition Tanks shall be maintained in accordance with their listings Damage to above -ground tanks, connected piping or ancillary equipment shall be repaired using materials having equal or greater strength and fire resistance or the equipment shall be replaced or taken out of service 5704.3 Container and portable tank storage. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers that do not exceed 60 gallons (227 L) in individual capacity and portable tanks that do not exceed 660 gallons (2498 L) in individual capacity, and limited transfers incidental thereto, shall comply with Sections 5704 3 1 through 5704 3 8 5 5704.3.1 Design, construction and capacity of contain- ers and portable tanks. The design, construction and capacity of containers for the storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall be in accordance with this section and Section 9 4 of NFPA 30 5704.3.1.1 Approved containers. Only approved con - tamers and portable tanks shall be used 5704.3.2 Liquid storage cabinets. Where other sections of this code require that liquid containers be stored in stor- age cabinets, such cabinets and storage shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5704 3 2 1 through 5704 3 2 2 5704.3.2.1 Design and construction of storage cabi- nets. Design and construction of liquid storage cabinets shall be in accordance with Sections 57043211 through 5704 3 2 1 4 5704.3.2.1.1 Materials. Cabinets shall be listed in accordance with UL 1275, or constructed of approved wood or metal in accordance with the fol- lowing 1 Unlisted metal cabinets shall be constructed of steel having a thickness of not less than 0 044 inch (1 12 mm) (18 gage) The cabinet, includ- ing the door, shall be double walled with 1'/z inch (38 mm) airspace between the walls Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tight fitting 2 Unlisted wooden cabinets, including doors, shall be constructed of not less than 1-inch (25 mm) exterior grade plywood Joints shall be rabbeted and shall be fastened in two direc- tions with wood screws Door hinges shall be of steel or brass Cabinets shall be painted with an intumescent -type paint 5704.3.2.1.2 Labeling. Cabinets shall be provided with a conspicuous label in red letters on contrasting background that reads FLAMMABLE —KEEP FIRE AWAY 5704.3.2.1.3 Doors. Doors shall be well fitted, self - closing and equipped with a three-point latch 5704.3.2.1.4 Bottom. The bottom of the cabinet shall be liquid tight to a height of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) 5704.3.2.2 Capacity. The combined total quantity of liquids in a cabinet shall not exceed 120 gallons (454 L) 5704.3.3 Indoor storage. Storage of flammable and com- bustible liquids inside buildings in containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Sections 5704 3 3 1 through 5704 3 3 10 Exceptions: 1 Liquids in the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, air- craft, boats or portable or stationary engines 2 The storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels or casks 5704.3.3.1 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved por- table fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with specific sections of this chapter and Section 906 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 431 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) LAt,—tto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oT,,g and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5704.3.3.2 Incompatible materials. Materials that will react with water or other liquids to produce a hazard shall not be stored in the same room with flammable and combustible liquids except where stored in accor- dance with Section 5003 9 8 5704.3.3.3 Clear means of egress. Storage of any liq- uids, including stock for sale, shall not be stored near or be allowed to obstruct physically the route of egress 5704.3.3.4 Empty containers or portable tank stor- age. The storage of empty tanks and containers previ- ously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids, unless free from explosive vapors, shall be stored as required for filled containers and portable tanks Portable tanks and containers, when emptied, shall have the covers or plugs immediately replaced in openings 5704.3.3.5 Shelf storage. Shelving shall be of approved construction, adequately braced and anchored Seismic requirements shall be in accordance with the International Building Code 5704.3.3.5.1 Use of wood. Wood of not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nommal thickness is allowed to be used as shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay and similar installations 5704.3.3.5.2 Displacement protection. Shelves shall be of sufficient depth and provided with a lip or guard to prevent individual containers from being displaced Exception: Shelves in storage cabinets or on lab- oratory furniture specifically designed for such use 5704.3.3.5.3 Orderly storage. Shelf storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be main - tamed in an orderly manner 5704.3.3.6 Rack storage. Where storage on racks is allowed elsewhere in this code, a mimmum 4-foot-wide (1219 mm) aisle shall be provided between adjacent rack sections and any adjacent storage of liquids Main aisles shall be not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide 5704.3.3.7 Pile or palletized storage. Solid pile and palletized storage in liquid warehouses shall be arranged so that piles are separated from each other by not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) Aisles shall be provided and arranged so that containers or portable tanks are not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) from an aisle Main aisles shall be not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide 5704.3.3.8 Limited combustible storage. Limited quantities of combustible commodities are allowed to be stored in liquid storage areas where the ordinary combustibles, other than those used for packaging the liquids, are separated from the liquids in storage by not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) horizontally, either by open aisles or by open racks, and where protection is pro- vided in accordance with Chapter 9 5704.3.3.9 Idle combustible pallets. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside an unprotected liquid storage area shall be limited to a maximum pile size of 2,500 square feet (232 m) and to a maximum storage height of 6 feet (1829 mm) Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside a protected liquid storage area shall comply with NFPA 13 Pallet storage shall be separated from liquid storage by aisles that are not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide 5704.3.3.10 Containers in piles. Containers in piles shall be stacked in such a manner as to provide stability and to prevent excessive stress on container walls Por- table tanks stored more than one tier high shall be designed to nest securely, without dunnage Material - handling equipment shall be suitable to handle contain- ers and tanks safely at the upper tier level 5704.3.4 Quantity limits for storage. Liquid storage quantity limitations shall comply with Sections 5704 3 4 1 through 5704 3 4 4 5704.3.4.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area. For occupancies other than Group M wholesale and retail sales uses, indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1) and shall not exceed the additional limitations set forth in this section For Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses, indoor storage of flammable and combustible liq- uids shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5704 3 4 1 Storage of hazardous production material flamma- ble and combustible liquids in Group H-5 occupancies shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 5704.3.4.2 Occupancy quantity limits. The following limits for quantities of stored flammable or combustible liquids shall not be exceeded 1 Group A occupancies Quantities in Group A occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, main- tenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 2 Group B occupancies Quantities in drinking, during, office and school uses within Group B occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, main- tenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 3 Group E occupancies Quantities in Group E occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, main- tenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 4 Group F occupancies Quantities in during, office, and school uses within Group F occupan- cies shall not exceed that necessary for demon- stration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes 432 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 5 Group I occupancies Quantities in Group I occu- pancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 6 Group M occupancies Quantities in dining, office, and school uses within Group M occupan- cies shall not exceed that necessary for demon- stration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 50031 l(1) The maximum allowable quantities for storage in wholesale and retail sales areas shall be in accor- dance with Section 5704 3 4 1 7 Group R occupancies Quantities in Group R occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for maintenance purposes and operation of equip- ment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(1) 8 Group S occupancies Quantities in dining and office uses within Group S occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, labora- tory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 5704.3.4.3 Quantifies exceeding limits for control areas. Quantities exceeding those allowed in control areas set forth in Section 5704 3 4 1 shall be in liquid storage rooms or liquid storage warehouses in accor- dance with Sections 5704 3 7 and 5704 3 8 5704.3.4.4 Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment. In all occupancies, quantities of flammable and combustible liquids in excess of 10 gallons (38 L) used for maintenance purposes and the operation of equipment shall be stored in liquid storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5704 3 2 Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons (38 L) are allowed to be stored outside of a cabinet where in approved containers located in private garages or other approved locations 5704.3.5 Storage in control areas. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in control areas shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5704 3 5 1 through 5704 3 5 4 5704.3.5.1 Basement storage. Class I liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area for use -open systems in Table 5003 1 l(1), pro- vided that automatic suppression and other fire protec- tion are provided in accordance with Chapter 9 Class II and IIIA liquids shall be allowed to be stored in base- ments, provided that automatic suppression and other fire protection are provided in accordance with Chapter 9 5704.3.5.2 Storage pile heights. Containers having less than a 30-gallon (114 L) capacity that contain Class I or II liquids shall not be stacked more than 3 feet (914 4 mm) or two containers high, whichever is greater, unless stacked on fixed shelving or otherwise satisfactorily secured Containers of Class I or II liquids having a capacity of 30 gallons (114 L) or more shall not be stored more than one container high Containers shall be stored in an upright position 5704.3.5.3 Storage distance from ceilings and roofs. Piles of containers or portable tanks shall not be stored closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to the nearest beam, chord, girder or other obstruction, and shall be 3 feet (914 mm) below sprinkler deflectors or discharge orifices of water spray or other overhead fire protection system 5704.3.5.4 Combustible materials. In areas that are not open to the public, Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall TABLE 5704.3.4.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALES OCCUPANCIES' TYPE OF LIQUID MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA (gallons) Sprinkleretlb in accordance with footnote densities and arrangements Sprinklered in accordance with Tables 5704.3.6.3(4) through 5704.3.6.3(8) and Table 5704.3.7.5.1 Nonsprinkleretl Class IA 60 60 30 Class IB, IC, II and IIIA 7,500` 15,000` 1,600 Class IIIB Unlimited Unlimited 13,200 For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 gallon =3 785 L, 1 gallon per minute per square foot =40 75 L/min/m' a Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a 1-hour fire banner b To be considered as sprinklered, a building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system with a design providing minimum densities as follows 1 For uncartoned commodities on shelves 6 feet or less in height where the ceiling height does not exceed 18 feet, quantities are those allowed with a minimum sprinkler design density of Ordinary Hazard Group 2 2 For cartoned, palletized or racked commodities where storage is 4 feet 6 inches or less in height and where the ceiling height does not exceed 18 feet, quantities are those allowed with a minimum sprinkler design density of 0 21 gallon per minute per square foot over the most remote 1,500-square-foot area c Where wholesale and retail sales or storage areas exceed 50,000 square feet in area, the maximum allowable quantities are allowed to be increased by 2 percent for each 1,000 square feet of area in excess of 50,000 square feet, up to not more than 100 percent of the table amounts A control area separation is not required The cumulative amounts, including amounts attained by having an additional control area, shall not exceed 30,000 gallons 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 433 I 1 1 1 (Arynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L-ARISed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS not be stored in the same pile or rack section as ordi- nary combustible commodities unless such materials are packaged together as kits 5704.3.6 Wholesale and retail sales uses. Flammable and combustible liquids in Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses shall be in accordance with Sections 5704 3 6 1 through 5704 3 6 5, or Sections 10 10 2, 12 3 8, 16 4 1 through 16 4 3, 16 5 1 through 16 5 2 12, Tables 16 5 2 1 through 16 5 2 12, and Figures 16 4 1(a) through 16 14 1(c) of NFPA 30 5704.3.6.1 Container type. Containers for Class I liq- uids shall be metal Exception: In sprmklered buildings, an aggregate quantity of 120 gallons (454 L) of water -miscible Class IB and Class IC liquids is allowed in nonme- tallic containers, each having a capacity of 16 ounces (0 473 L) or less 5704.3.6.2 Container capacity. Containers for Class I liquids shall not exceed a capacity of 5 gallons (19 L) Exception: Metal containers not exceeding 55 gal- lons (208 L) are allowed to store up to 240 gallons (908 L) of the maximum allowable quantity per con- trol area of Class IB and IC liquids in a control area The building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Table 5704341 The containers shall be provided with plastic caps without cap seals and shall be stored upright Containers shall not be stacked or stored in racks and shall not be located in areas open to the public 5704.3.6.3 Fire protection and storage arrange- ments. Fire protection and container storage arrange- ments shall be in accordance with Table 5704 3 6 3(1) or the following 1 Storage on shelves shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in height, and shelving shall be metal 2 Storage on pallets or in piles greater than 4 feet 6 inches (1372 mm) in height, or where the ceiling exceeds 18 feet (5486 mm) in height, shall be protected in accordance with Table 5704 3 6 3(4), and the storage heights and arrangements shall be limited to those specified in Table 5704 3 6 3(2) 3 Storage on racks greater than 4 feet 6 inches (1372 mm) in height, or where the ceiling exceeds 18 feet (5486 mm) in height shall be pro- tected in accordance with Tables 5704 3 6 3(5), 5704 3 6 3(6), and 5704 3 6 3(7) as appropriate, and the storage heights and arrangements shall be limited to those specified in Table 5704 3 6 3(3) Combustible commodities shall not be stored above flammable and combustible liquids 5704.3.6.4 Warning for containers. Cans, containers and vessels containing flammable liquids or flammable liquid compounds or mixtures offered for sale shall be provided with a warning indicator, painted or printed on the container and stating that the liquid is flamma- ble, and shall be kept away from heat and an open flame 5704.3.6.5 Storage plan. Where required by fire the code official, aisle and storage plans shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 50 5704.3.7 Liquid storage rooms. Liquid storage rooms shall comply with Sections 570437 1 through 57043752 5704.3.7.1 General. Quantities of liquids exceeding those set forth in Section 5704 3 4 1 for storage in con- trol areas shall be stored in a liquid storage room com- plying with this section and constructed and separated as required by the International Building Code 5704.3.7.2 Quantities and arrangement of storage. The quantity lnnits and storage arrangements in liquid storage rooms shall be in accordance with Tables 5704 3 6 3(2) and 5704 3 6 3(3) and Sections 5704 3 7 2 1 through 5704 3 7 2 3 TABLE 5704.3.6.3(1) MAXIMUM STORAGE HEIGHT IN CONTROL AREA TYPE OF LIQUID NONSPRINKLERED AREA (feet) SPRINKLERED AREA' (feet) SPRINKLERED WITH IN -RACK PROTECTIONa o (feet) Flammable liquids Class IA 4 4 4 Class IB 4 8 12 Class IC 4 8 12 Combustible liquids Class II 6 8 12 Class IIIA 8 12 16 Class IIIB 8 12 20 For SI 1 foot=304 8 mm a In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the storage height for containers and portable tanks shall not exceed the maximum storage height permitted for the fire protection scheme set forth in NFPA 30 or the maximum storage height demonstrated in a full-scale fire test, whichever is greater NFPA 30 criteria and fire test results for metallic containers and portable tanks shall not be applied to nonmetallic containers and portable tanks b In -rack protection shall be in accordancewith Table 57043 63(5), 57043 63(6) or 57043 63(7) 434 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 (Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. 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AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS TABLE 5704.3.6.3(2) STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PALLETIZED OR SOLID -PILE STORAGE IN LIQUID STORAGE ROOMS AND WAREHOUSES MAXIMUM STORAGE HEIGHT MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER PILE MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER ROOM' (gallons) (gallons) CLASS STORAGE LEVEL Containers' Portable tanks' Drums (feet) (feet) Containers Portable tanks Containers Portable tanks Ground floor 1 5 Not Allowed 3,000 Not Allowed 12,000 Not Allowed IA Upper floors 1 5 Not Allowed 2,000 Not Allowed 8,000 Not Allowed Basements 0 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Ground floor 1 65 7 5,000 20,000 15,000 40,000 IB Upper floors 1 65 7 3,000 10,000 12,000 20,000 Basements 0 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Ground floor' 1 65` 7 5,000 20,000 15,000 40,000 IC Upper floors 1 65` 7 3,000 10,000 12,000 20,000 Basements 0 Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Ground floor' 3 10 14 10,000 40,000 25,000 80,000 II Upper floors 3 10 14 10,000 40,000 25,000 80,000 Basements 1 5 7 7,500 20,000 7,500 20,000 Ground floor 5 20 14 15,000 60,000 50,000 100,000 III Upper floors 5 20 14 15,000 60,000 50,000 100,000 Basements 3 10 7 10,000 20,000 25,000 40,000 For SI 1 foot =304 8 min, 1 gallon =3 785 L a See Section 5704 3 8 1 for unlimited quantities in liquid storage warehouses b In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the storage height for containers and portable tanks shall not exceed the maximum storage height permitted for the fire protection scheme set forth in NFPA 30 or the maximum storage height demonstrated in a full-scale fire test, whichever is greater NFPA 30 criteria and fire test results for metallic containers and portable tanks shall not be applied to nonmetallic containers and portable tanks c These height limitations are allowed to be increased to 10 feet for containers having a capacity of 5 gallons or less d For palletized storage of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) in relieving -style metal containers with 50 percent or less by weight Class IC or II liquid and no Class IA or IB liquid, height and pile quantity limits shall be permitted to be 10 feet and 15,000 gallons, respectively, provided that such storage is protected by sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 30 and that the UPR storage area is not located in the same containment area or drainage path for other Class I or II liquids TABLE 5704.3.6.3(3) STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACK STORAGE IN LIQUID STORAGE ROOMS AND WAREHOUSES MAXIMUM STORAGE HEIGHT' MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER ROOM' CLASS TYPE RACK STORAGE LEVEL (feet) (gallons) Containers Containers Ground floor 25 7,500 IA Double row or Single row Upper floors 15 4,500 Basements Not Allowed Not Allowed IB Ground floor 25 15,000 Double row or Single row Upper floors 15 9,000 IG Basements Not Allowed Not Allowed Ground floor 25 24,000 II Double row or Single row Upper floors 25 24,000 Basements 15 9,000 Multirow Ground floor 40 48,000 III Double row Upper floors 20 48,000 Single row Basements 20 24,000 For SI 1 foot =304 8 min, 1 gallon= 3 785 L a See Section 5704 3 8 1 for unlimited quantities in liquid storage warehouses b In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the storage height for containers and portable tanks shall not exceed the maximum storage height permitted for the fire protection scheme set forth in NFPA 30 or the maximum storage height demonstrated in a full-scale fire test, whichever is greater NFPA 30 criteria and fire test results for metallic containers and portable tanks shall not be applied to nonmetallic containers and portable tanks 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 435 I " ' CITFIght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817- 01JM 15. 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Where two or more classes of liquids are stored in a pile or rack section, both of the following shall apply 1 The quantity in that pile or rack shall not exceed the smallest of the maximum quanti- ties for the classes of liquids stored in accor- dance with Table 5704 3 6 3(2) or 5704 3 6 3(3) 2 The height of storage in that pile or rack shall not exceed the smallest of the maximum heights for the classes of liquids stored in accordance with Table 5704 3 6 3(2) or 5704 3 6 3(3) 5704.3.7.2.2 Separation and aisles. Piles shall be separated from each other by not less than 4-foot (1219 mm) aisles Aisles shall be provided so that all containers are 20 feet (6096 mm) or less from an aisle Where the storage of liquids is on racks, a minimum 4-foot-wide (1219 mm) aisle shall be pro- vided between adjacent rows of racks and adjacent storage of liquids Main aisles shall be not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide Additional aisles shall be provided for access to doors, required windows and ventilation openings, standpipe connections, mechanical equipment and switches Such aisles shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, unless greater widths are required for separation of piles or racks, in which case the greater width shall be provided 5704.3.7.2.3 Stabilizing and supports. Containers and piles shall be separated by pallets or dunnage to provide stability and to prevent excessive stress to container walls Portable tanks stored over one tier shall be designed to nest securely without dunnage Requirements for portable tank design shall be in accordance with Chapters 9 and 12 of NFPA 30 Shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay and similar installations shall be of noncombustible construction or of wood not less than a 1-mch (25 mm) nominal thickness Adequate material -handling equipment shall be available to handle tanks safely at upper her levels 5704.3.7.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Liquid storage rooms shall be provided with spill con- trol and secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004 2 5704.3.7.4 Ventilation. Liquid storage rooms shall be ventilated in accordance with Section 5004 3 5704.3.7.5 Fire protection. Fire protection for liquid storage rooms shall comply with Sections 5704 3 7 5 1 and 5704 3 7 5 2 5704.3.7.5.1 Fire -extinguishing systems. Liquid storage rooms shall be protected by automatic sprin- kler systems installed in accordance with Chapter 9 and Tables 5704 3 6 3(4) through 5704 3 6 3(7) and Table 5704 3 7 5 1 In -rack sprinklers shall also comply with NFPA 13 Automatic foam -water systems and automatic aqueous film -forming foam (AFFF) water sprinkler systems shall not be used except where approved Protection criteria developed from fire modeling or full-scale fire testing conducted at an approved testing laboratory are allowed in lieu of the protec- tion as shown in Tables 5704363(2) through 5704 3 6 3(7) and Table 5704375 1 where approved 5704.3.7.5.2 Portable fire extinguishers. Not less than one approved portable fire extinguisher com- plying with Section 906 and having a rating of not less than 20-B shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) or more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from any Class I or II liquid storage area located outside of a liquid storage room Not less than one portable fire extinguisher hav- ing a rating of not less than 20-B shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet (3048 mm) from, the door opening into a liquid storage room 5704.3.8 Liquid storage warehouses. Buildings used for storage of flammable or combustible liquids in quantities exceeding those set forth in Section 5704 3 4 for control areas and Section 5704 3 7 for liquid storage rooms shall comply with Sections 5704 3 8 1 through 5704 3 8 5 and shall be constructed and separated as required by the Inter- national Building Code TABLE 5704.3.7.5.1 AUTOMATIC AFFF-WATER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID -PILE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE OF LIQUIDS IN METAL CONTAINERS OF 5-GALLON CAPACITY OR LESS" CEILING SPRINKLER DESIGN AND DEMAND STORAGE HOSE DURATION DURATION PACKAGE TYPE CLASS LIQUID HEIGHT DEMAND AFFF SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY Density Area Temperature Maximum Orificesize (gpm/Rl (square feet) rating spacing (inch) (feet) (gpm)` (minimum) (hours) 1$ IC' II 100 ft / Cartoned and III 0 40 2,000 2gb�g head 0 531 11 500 15 2 1$ IC' 11 100 ft/ 0 5 or Uncartoned 0 30 2,000 2gb�g 12 500 15 2 and III head 0 531 For SI 1 inch = 25 4 mm, 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 gallon per minute =3 785 L/m, 1 gallon per minute per square foot =40 75 L/min/m', °C= [('F) - 32]/1 8 a System shall be a closed -head wet system with approved devices for proportioning aqueous film -forming foam b Maximum ceding height of 30 feet c Hose stream demand includes 1'/,-inch inside hose connections, where required 440 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 111 Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( gg 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomo,, m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER .,Goo VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION 01 THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND R OJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5704.3.8.1 Quantities and storage arrangement. The total quantities of liquids in a liquid storage warehouse shall not be limited The arrangement of storage shall be in accordance with Table 5704 3 63(2) or 5704 3 6 3(3) 5704.3.8.1.1 Mixed storage. Mixed storage shall be in accordance with Section 5704 3 7 2 1 5704.3.8.1.2 Separation and aisles. Separation and aisles shall be in accordance with Section 57043722 5704.3.8.2 Spill control and secondary containment. Liquid storage warehouses shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment as set forth in Sec- tion 5004 2 5704.3.8.3 Ventilation. Liquid storage warehouses storing containers greater than 5 gallons (19 L) in capacity shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 0 25 cfm per square foot (0 075 m'/s • m') of floor area over the storage area 5704.3.8.4 Automatic sprinkler systems. Liquid stor- age warehouses shall be protected by automatic sprin- kler systems installed in accordance with Chapter 9 and Tables 57043 63(4) through 57043 63(7) and Table 5704 3 7 5 1, or Sections 16 4 1 through 16 4 3, 16 5 1 through 16 5 2 12, and Tables 16 5 2 1 through 16 5 2 12 and Figures 16 4 1(a) through 16 4 1(c) of NFPA 30 In -rack sprinklers shall also comply with NFPA 13 Automatic foam -water systems and automatic AFFF water sprinkler systems shall not be used except where approved Protection criteria developed from fire modeling or full-scale fire testing conducted at an approved testing laboratory are allowed in lieu of the protection as shown in Tables 5704 3 6 3(2) through 5704 3 6 3(7) and Table 5704 3 7 5 1 where approved 5704.3.8.5 Warehouse hose lines. In liquid storage warehouses, either 1'/z inch (38 mm) lined or 1-inch (25 mm) hard rubber hose lines shall be provided in sufficient number to reach all liquid storage areas and shall be in accordance with Section 903 or 905 5704.4 Outdoor storage of containers and portable tanks. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed con- tainers and portable tanks outside of buildings shall be in accordance with Section 5703 and Sections 5704 4 1 through 5704 4 8 Capacity limits for containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Section 5704 3 5704.4.1 Plans. Storage shall be in accordance with approved plans 5704.4.2 Location on property. Outdoor storage of liq- uids in containers and portable tanks shall be in accor- dance with Table 5704 4 2 Storage of liquids near buildings located on the same lot shall be in accordance with this section 5704.4.2.1 Mixed liquid piles. Where two or more classes of liquids are stored in a single pile, the quantity in the pile shall not exceed the smallest of maximum quantities for the classes of material stored 5704.4.2.2 Access. Storage of containers or portable tanks shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Chapter 5 5704.4.2.3 Security. The storage area shall be pro- tected against tampering or trespassers where necessary and shall be kept free from weeds, debris and other combustible materials not necessary to the storage 5704.4.2.4 Storage adjacent to buildings. Not more than 1,100 gallons (4163 L) of liquids stored in closed containers and portable tanks is allowed adjacent to a building located on the same premises and under the same management, provided that one of the following requirements is met 1 The building does not exceed one story in height Such building shall be of fire -resistance -rated construction with noncombustible exterior sur- faces or noncombustible construction and shall be used principally for the storage of liquids 2 The exterior building wall adjacent to the storage area shall have afire -resistance rating of not less TABLE 5704.4.2 OUTDOOR LIQUID STORAGE IN CONTAINERS AND PORTABLE TANKS CLASS OF LIQUID CONTAINER STORAGE— MAXIMUM PER PILE PORTABLE TANK STORAGE— MAXIMUM PER PILE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN PILES MINIMUM DISTANCE TO LOT LINE OF PROPERTY THAT CAN BE BUILT UPON`od MINIMUM DISTANCE TO PUBLIC STREET, PUBLIC ALLEY OR PUBLIC WAV Quantity' '° Height Quantity''° Heigh (gallons) (feet) (gallons) (feet) OR RACKS (feet) (feet) (feet) IA 1,100 10 2,200 7 5 50 10 IB 2,200 12 4,400 14 5 50 10 IC 4,400 12 8,800 14 5 50 10 II 8,800 12 17,600 14 5 25 5 III 22,000 18 44,000 14 5 10 5 For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 gallon 3 785 L a For mixed class storage, see Section 5704 4 2 b For storage in racks, the quantity limits per pile do not apply, but the rack arrangement shall be limited to not more than 50 feet in length and two rows or 9 feet in depth c If protection by a public fire department or private fire brigade capable of providing cooling water streams is not available, the distance shall be doubled d Where the total quantity stored does not exceed 50 percent of the maximum allowed per pile, the distances are allowed to be reduced 50 percent, but not less than 3 feet 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 441 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,mfwih¢Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L-ARISed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIRTHO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS than 2 hours, having no openings to above -grade areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of such storage and no openings to below -grade areas within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally of such storage The quantity of liquids stored adjacent to a building protected in accordance with Item 2 is allowed to exceed 1,100 gallons (4163 L), provided that the maxi- mum quantity per pile does not exceed 1,100 gallons (4163 L) and each pile is separated by a 10-foot-mmi- mum (3048 mm) clear space along the common wall Where the quantity stored exceeds 1,100 gallons (4163 L) adjacent to a bwldmg complying with Item 1, or the provisions of Item 1 cannot be met, a minimum distance in accordance with Table 5704 4 2, column 7 (IvHnimum Distance to Lot Line of Property That Can Be Built Upon") shall be maintained between buildings and the nearest container or portable tank 5704.4.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Stor- age areas shall be provided with spill control and second- ary containment in accordance with Section 5703 4 Exception: Containers stored on approved contain- ment pallets in accordance with Section 5004 2 3 and containers stored in cabinets and lockers with integral spill containment 5704.4.4 Security. Storage areas shall be protected against tampering or trespassers by fencing or other approved control measures 5704.4.5 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect exterior storage tanks from vehicular damage Where guard posts are installed, the posts shall be installed in accordance with Section 312 5704.4.6 Clearance from combustibles. The storage area shall be kept free from weeds, debris and combustible materials not necessary to the storage The area surround- ing an exterior storage area shall be kept clear of such materials for a minimum distance of 15 feet (4572 mm) 5704.4.7 Weather protection. Weather protection for outdoor storage shall be in accordance with Section 5004 13 5704.4.8 Empty containers and tank storage. The stor- age of empty tanks and containers previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids, unless free from explosive vapors, shall be stored as required for filled containers and tanks Tanks and containers when emptied shall have the covers or plugs immediately replaced in openings SECTION 5705 DISPENSING, USE, MIXING AND HANDLING 5705.1 Scope. Dispensing, use, mixing and handling of flam- mable liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5703 and this section Tank vehicle and tank car loading and unloading and other special operations shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 5706 Exception: Containers of organic coatings having no fire point and which are opened for pigmentation are not required to comply with this section 5705.2 Liquid transfer. Liquid transfer equipment and methods for transfer of Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall be approved and be in accordance with Sections 5705 2 1 through 5705 2 6 5705.2.1 Pumps. Where positive -displacement pumps are I used, they shall be provided with pressure relief discharg- ing back to the tank, pump suction or other approved loca- tion, or shall be provided with interlocks to prevent over- pressure 5705.2.2 Pressured systems. Where gases are introduced to provide for transfer of Class I liquids, or Class II and III liquids transferred at temperatures at or above their flash points by pressure, only inert gases shall be used Con- trols, including pressure relief devices, shall be provided to limit the pressure so that the maximum working pres- sure of tanks, containers and piping systems cannot be exceeded Where devices operating through pressure within a tank or container are used, the tank or container shall be a pressure vessel approved for the intended use Air or oxygen shall not be used for pressurization Exception: Air transfer of Class II and III liquids at temperatures below their flash points 5705.2.3 Piping, hoses and valves. Piping, hoses and valves used in liquid transfer operations shall be approved or listed for the intended use 5705.2.4 Class I, II and III liquids. Class I liquids or, when heated to or above their flash points, Class II and Class III liquids, shall be transferred by one of the follow- ing methods 1 From safety cans complying with UL 30 2 Through an approved closed piping system 3 From containers or tanks by an approved pump tak- ing suction through an opening in the top of the con- tainer or tank 4 For Class IB, IC, II and III liquids, from containers or tanks by gravity through an approved self -closing or automatic -closing valve where the container or tank and dispensing operations are provided with spill control and secondary containment in accor- dance with Section 5703 4 Class IA liquids shall not be dispensed by gravity from tanks 5 Approved engineered liquid transfer systems Exception: Liquids in original shipping containers not exceeding a 5 3-gallon (20 L) capacity 5705.2.5 Manual container filling operations. Class I liquids or Class II and Class III liquids that are heated up to or above their flash points shall not be transferred into containers unless the nozzle and containers are electrically 442 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS interconnected Acceptable methods of electrical intercon- nection include either of the following 1 Metallic floor plates on which containers stand while filling, where such floor plates are electrically connected to the fill stem 2 Where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling by means of a bond wire 5705.2.6 Automatic container -filling operations for Class I liquids. Contamer-filling operations for Class I liquids involving conveyor belts or other automatic -feed- ing operations shall be designed to prevent static accumu- lations 5705.3 Use, dispensing and mixing inside of buildings. Indoor use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and combus- tible liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5705 2 and Sections 5705 3 1 through 5705 3 5 3 5705.3.1 Closure of mixing or blending vessels. Vessels used for mixing or blending of Class I liquids and Class II or III liquids heated up to or above their flash points shall be provided with self -closing, tight -fitting, noncombusti- ble lids that will control a fire within such vessel Exception: Where such devices are impractical, approved automatic or manually controlled fire -extin- guishing devices shall be provided 5705.3.2 Bonding of vessels. Where differences of poten- tial could be created, vessels containing Class I liquids or liquids handled at or above their flash points shall be elec- trically connected by bond wires, ground cables, piping or similar means to a static grounding system to maintain equipment at the same electrical potential to prevent sparking 5705.3.3 Heating, lighting and cooking appliances. Heating, lighting and cooking appliances that utilize Class I liquids shall not be operated within a building or struc- ture Exception: Operation in single-family dwellings 5705.3.4 Location of processing vessels. Processing ves- sels shall be located with respect to distances to lot lines of adjoining property that can be built on, in accordance with Tables 5705 3 4(1) and 5705 3 4(2) Exception: Where the exterior wall facing the adjoin- ing lot line is a blank wall having afire -resistance rat- ing of not less than 4 hours, the fire code official is authorized to modify the distances The distance shall be not less than that set forth in the International Build- ing Code, and where Class IA or unstable liquids are involved, explosion control shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 911 5705.3.5 Quantity limits for use. Liquid use quantity lim- itations shall comply with Sections 5705 3 5 1 through 5705353 TABLE 5705.3.4(1) SEPARATION OF PROCESSING VESSELS FROM LOT LINES PROCESSING VESSELS WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF VENTING LOCATION' Stable liquitls Unstable liquids Not in excess of 2 5 psig Table 5705 3 4(2) 2 5 times Table 5705 3 4(2) Over 2 5 psig 1 5 times Table 5705 3 4(2) 4 times Table 5705 3 4(2) For SI 1 pound per square inch gauge = 6 895 kPa a Where protection of exposures by a public fire department or private fire brigade capable of providing cooling water streams on structures is not provided, distances shall be doubled TABLE 5705.3.4(2) REFERENCE TABLE FOR USE WITH TABLE 5705.3.4(1) TANK CAPACITY (gallons) MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM LOT LINE OF A LOT THAT IS OR CAN BE BUILT UPON, INCLUDING THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A PUBLIC WAY (feet) MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEAREST SIDE OF ANY PUBLIC WAY OR FROM NEAREST IMPORTANT BUILDING ON THE SAME PROPERTY (feet) 275 or less 5 5 276 to 750 10 5 751 to 12,000 15 5 12,001 to 30,000 20 5 30,001 to 50,000 30 10 50,001 to 100,000 50 15 100,001 to 500,000 80 25 500,001 to 1,000,000 100 35 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 135 45 2,000,001 to 3,000,000 165 55 3,000,001 or more 175 60 For SI 1 foot =304 8 arm, 1 gallon= 3 785 L 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 443 I 1 1 1 Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LMARISed ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5705.3.5.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area. Indoor use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and combustible liquids shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1) and shall not exceed the additional limita- tions set forth in Section 5705 3 5 Use of hazardous production material flammable and combustible liquids in Group H-5 occupancies shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 Exception: Cleamng with Class I, II and IIIA liq- uids shall be in accordance with Section 5705 3 6 5705.3.5.2 Occupancy quantity limits. The following limits for quantities of flammable and combustible liq- uids used, dispensed or mixed based on occupancy classification shall not be exceeded Exception: Cleaning with Class I, II, or IIIA liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5705 3 6 1 Group A occupancies Quantities in Group A occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equip- ment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 2 Group B occupancies Quantities in drinking, dining, office and school uses within Group B occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equip- ment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 3 Group E occupancies Quantities in Group E occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equip- ment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 4 Group F occupancies Quantities in dining, office and school uses within Group F occu- pancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 5 Group I occupancies Quantities in Group I occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, mainte- nance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(1) 6 Group M occupancies Quantities in dining, office and school uses within Group M occu- pancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(l) 7 Group R occupancies Quantities in Group R occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment, and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 l(1) 8 Group S occupancies Quantities in dining and office uses within Group S occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 5003 1 1(1) 5705.3.5.3 Quantifies exceeding limits for control areas. Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Sections 5705 3 5 1 and 5705 3 5 2 shall be in accordance with the following 1 For open systems, indoor use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and combustible liquids shall be within a room or building complying with the International Building Code and Sec- tions 5705 3 7 1 through 5705 3 7 5 3 2 For closed systems, indoor use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and combustible liquids shall be within a room or building complying with the International Building Code and Sec- tions 5705 3 7 through 5705 3 7 4 and Section 5705376 5705.3.6 Cleaning with flammable and combustible liq- uids. Cleaning with Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 61 through 5705 3 6 2 7 Exceptions: 1 Dry cleaning shall be in accordance with Chapter 21 2 Spray -nozzle cleaning shall be in accordance with Section 2403 3 5 5705.3.6.1 Cleaning operations. Class IA liquids shall not be used for cleaning Cleamng with Class IB, IC or II liquids shall be conducted as follows 1 In a room or building, Section 5705 3 7, or 2 Ina parts cleaner listed, labeled and approved for the purpose, Section 5705 3 6 2 Exception: Materials used in commercial and industrial process -related cleaning operations in accordance with other provisions of this code and not involving facilities maintenance cleaning opera- tions 5705.3.6.2 Listed and approved machines. Parts cleaning and degreasing conducted in listed and approved machines in accordance with Section 5705 3 6 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 6 2 1 through 5705 3 6 2 7 5705.3.6.2.1 Solvents. Solvents shall be classified and shall be compatible with the machines within which they are used 444 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo.m AtO, odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5705.3.6.2.2 Machine capacities. The quantity of solvent shall not exceed the listed design capacity of the machine for the solvent being used with the machine 5705.3.6.2.3 Solvent quantity limits. Solvent quan- tities shall be limited as follows 1 Machines without remote solvent reservoirs shall be limited to quantities set forth in Sec- tion 5705 3 5 2 Machines with remote solvent reservoirs using Class I liquids shall be hmited to quantities set forth in Section 5705 3 5 3 Machines with remote solvent reservoirs using Class II liquids shall be limited to 35 gallons (132 L) per machine The total quantities shall not exceed an aggregate of 240 gallons (908 L) per control area in buildings not equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprin- kler system and an aggregate of 480 gallons (1817 L) per control area in buildings equipped throughout with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 4 Machines with remote solvent reservoirs using Class IIIA liquids shall be limited to 80 gal- lons (303 L) per machine 5705.3.6.2.4 Immersion soaking of parts. Work areas of machines with remote solvent reservoirs shall not be used for immersion soaking of parts 5705.3.6.2.5 Separation. Multiple machines shall be separated from each other by a distance of not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) or by afire barrier with aminimum 1-hourfire-resistance rating 5705.3.6.2.6 Ventilation. Maclunes shall be located in areas adequately ventilated to prevent accumula- tion of vapors 5705.3.6.2.7 Installation. Machines shall be installed in accordance with their listings 5705.3.7 Rooms or buildings for quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. Where required by Section 5705 3 5 3 or 5705 3 6 1, rooms or buildings used for the use, dispensing or mixing of flammable and combustible liquids in quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 7 1 through 5705 3 7 6 3 5705.3.7.1 Construction, location and fire protec- tion. Rooms or buildings classified in accordance with the International Builckng Code as Group H-2 or H-3 occupancies based on use, dispensing or mixing of flammable or combustible liquids shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code 5705.3.7.2 Basements. In rooms or buildings classified in accordance with the International Building Code as Group H-2 or H-3, dispensing or mixing of flammable or combustible liquids shall not be conducted in base- ments 5705.3.7.3 Fire protection. Rooms or buildings classi- fied in accordance with the International Building Code as Group H-2 or H-3 occupancies shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire-extmguish- mg system in accordance with Chapter 9 5705.3.7.4 Doors. Interior doors to rooms or portions of such buildings shall be self -closing fire doors in accordance with the International Building Code 5705.3.7.5 Open systems. Use, dispensing and mixng of flammable and combustible liquids in open systems shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 7 5 1 through 5705 3 7 5 3 5705.3.7.5.1 Ventilation. Continuous mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cfm per square foot [0 00508 m'/(s • m)] of floor area over the design area Provisions shall be made for introduction of makeup air in such a manner to include all floor areas or pits where vapors can col- lect Local or spot ventilation shall be provided where needed to prevent the accumulation of haz- ardous vapors Ventilation system design shall com- ply with the International Building Code and International Mechanical Code Exception: Where natural ventilation can be shown to be effective for the materials used, dis- pensed or mixed 5705.3.7.5.2 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 911 5705.3.7.5.3 Spill control and secondary contain- ment. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with Section 5703 4 where Class I, II or IIIA liquids are dispensed into containers exceeding a 1 3-gallon (5 L) capacity or mixed or used in open containers or systems exceeding a 5 3-gallon (20 L) capacity Spill control and secondary containment shall be provided in accordance with Section 5703 4 where the capacity of an individual container exceeds 55 gallons (208 L) or the aggregate capacity of multiple containers or tanks exceeds 100 gallons (378 5 L) 5705.3.7.6 Closed systems. Use or mixing of flamma- ble or combustible liquids in closed systems shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 7 6 1 through 57053763 5705.3.7.6.1 Ventilation. Closed systems designed to be opened as part of normal operations shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Sec- tion 5705 3 7 5 1 5705.3.7.6.2 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided where an explosive environment can occur as a result of the mixing or use process Explosion control shall be designed in accordance with Section 911 Exception: Where process vessels are designed to contain fully the worst -case explosion antici- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 445 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS pated within the vessel under process conditions considering the most likely failure 5705.3.7.6.3 Spill control and secondary contain- ment. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with Section 5703 4 where flammable or combusti- ble liquids are dispensed into containers exceeding a 1 3-gallon (5 L) capacity or mixed or used in open containers or systems exceeding a 5 3-gallon (20 L) capacity Spill control and secondary containment shall be provided in accordance with Section 5703 4 where the capacity of an individual container exceeds 55 gallons (208 L) or the aggregate capacity of multiple containers or tanks exceeds 1,000 gal- lons (3785 L) 5705.3.8 Use, dispensing and handling outside of build- ings. Outside use, dispensing and handling shall be in accordance with Sections 5705 3 8 1 through 5705 3 8 4 Dispensing of liquids into motor vehicle fuel tanks at motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 5705.3.8.1 Spill control. Outside use, dispensing and handling areas shall be provided with spill control as set forth in Section 5703 4 5705.3.8.2 Location on property. Dispensing activi- ties that exceed the quantities set forth in Table 5705 3 8 2 shall not be conducted within 15 feet (4572 mm) of buildings or combustible materials or within 25 feet (7620 mm) of building openings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys or public ways Dispensing activi- ties that exceed the quantities set forth in Table 5705 3 8 2 shall not be conducted within 15 feet (4572 mm) of storage of Class I, II or III liquids unless such liquids are stored in tanks that are listed and labeled as 2-hour protected tank assemblies in accordance with UL 2085 Exceptions: 1 The requirements shall not apply to areas where only the following are dispensed Class III liquids, liquids that are heavier than water, water -miscible liquids, and liquids with vis- cosities greater than 10,000 centipoise (cp) (10 Pa • s) 2 Flammable and combustible liquid dispensing in refineries, chemical plants, process facili- ties, gas and crude oil production facilities and oil -blending and packaging facilities, tenni- nals and bulk plants 5705.3.8.3 Location of processing vessels. Processing vessels shall be located with respect to distances to lot lines that can be built on in accordance with Table 5705 3 4(1) Exception: In refineries and distilleries 5705.3.8.4 Weather protection. Weather protection for outdoor use shall be in accordance with Section 500539 5705.4 Solvent distillation units. Solvent distillation units shall comply with Sections 5705 4 1 through 5705 4 9 5705.4.1 Unit with a capacity of 60 gallons or less. Sol- vent distillation units used to recycle Class I, II or IIIA liq- uids having a distillation chamber capacity of 60 gallons (227 L) or less shall be listed, labeled and installed in accordance with Section 5705 4 and UL 2208 Exceptions: 1 Solvent distillation units used in continuous through -put industrial processes where the source of heat is remotely supplied using steam, hot water, oil or other heat transfer fluids, the tem- perature of which is below the auto -ignition point of the solvent 2 Approved research, testing and experimental pro- cesses 5705.4.2 Units with a capacity exceeding 60 gallons. Solvent distillation units used to recycle Class I, II or IIIA liquids, having a distillation chamber capacity exceeding 60 gallons (227 L) shall be used in locations that comply with the use and mixing requirements of Section 5705 and other applicable provisions in this chapter 5705.4.3 Prohibited processing. Class I, II and IIIA liq- uids that are classified as unstable (reactive) shall not be processed in solvent distillation units Exception: Appliances listed for the distillation of unstable (reactive) solvents 5705.4.4 Labeling. A permanent label shall be affixed to the unit by the manufacturer The label shall indicate the capacity of the distillation chamber, and the distance the unit shall be placed away from sources of ignition The label shall indicate the products for which the unit has been listed for use or refer to the instruction manual for a list of the products TABLE 5705.3.8.2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES FOR DISPENSING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREAS"h CLASS OF LIQUID QUANTITY (gallons) Flammable Class IA 10 Class IB 15 Class IC 20 Combination Class IA, IB and IC 30` Combustible Class II 30 Class IIIA 80 Class IIIB 3,300 For SI 1 gallon =3 785 L a For definition of"Outdoor Control Area," see Section 202 b The fire code official is authorized to impose special conditions regarding locations, types of containers, dispensing units, fire control measures and other factors involving fire safety c Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of each individual class 446 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 TTRRCopyRght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly opylcg and Nyodwg L-IRIS d ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RBD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT . AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5705.4.5 Manufacturer's instruction manual. An instruction manual shall be provided The manual shall be readily available for the user and the fire code official The manual shall include installation, use and servicing instructions It shall identify the liquids for which the unit has been listed for distillation purposes along with each liquid's flash point and auto -ignition temperature For units with adjustable controls, the manual shall include directions for setting the heater temperature for each liquid to be instilled 5705.4.6 Location. Solvent distillation units shall be used in locations in accordance with the listing Solvent distilla- tion units shall not be used in basements 5705.4.7 Storage of liquids. Distilled liquids and liquids awaiting distillation shall be stored in accordance with Section 5704 5705.4.8 Storage of residues. Hazardous residue from the distillation process shall be stored in accordance with Sec- tion 5704 and Chapter 50 5705.4.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 Not less than one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 40-B shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) or more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from any solvent distillation unit 5705.5 Alcohol -based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids. The use of wall -mounted dispensers containing alco- hol -based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids shall be in accordance with all of the following 1 The maximum capacity of each dispenser shall be 68 ounces (2 L) 2 The minimum separation between dispensers shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) 3 The dispensers shall not be installed above, below, or closer than 1 inch (25 mm) to an electrical receptacle, switch, appliance, device or other ignition source The wall space between the dispenser and the floor or inter- vening counter top shall be free of electrical recepta- cles, switches, appliances, devices or other ignition sources 4 Dispensers shall be mounted so that the bottom of the dispenser is not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and not more than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor 5 Dispensers shall not release their contents except when the dispenser is manually activated Facilities shall be permitted to install and use automatically activated "touch free" alcohol -based hand -rub dispensing devices with the following requirements 5 1 The facility or persons responsible for the dis- pensers shall test the dispensers each time a new refill is installed in accordance with the manu- facturer's care and use instructions mized At a minimum, all devices subject to or used in accordance with this section shall have the following safety features 5 2 1 Any activations of the dispenser shall only occur when an object is placed within 4 inches (98 mm) of the sensing device 5 2 2 The dispenser shall not dispense more than the amount required for hand hygiene consistent with label instructions as regulated by the United States Food and Drug Admimstration (USFDA) 5 2 3 An object placed within the activa- tion zone and left in place will cause only one activation 6 Storage and use of alcohol -based hand rubs shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 5704 and 5705 7 Dispensers installed in occupancies with carpeted floors shall only be allowed in smoke compartments or fire areas equipped throughout with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 12 5705.5.1 Corridor installations. In addition to the provi- sions of Section 5705 5, where wall -mounted dispensers containing alcohol -based hand rubs are installed in com- dors or rooms and areas open to the corridor, they shall be in accordance with all of the following 1 Level 2 and 3 aerosol containers shall not be allowed in corridors 2 The maximum capacity of each Class I or II liquid dispenser shall be 41 ounces (1 21 L) and the maxi- mum capacity of each Level 1 aerosol dispenser shall be 18 ounces (0 51 kg) 3 The maximum quantity allowed in a corridor within a control area shall be 10 gallons (37 85 L) of Class I or II liquids or 1135 ounces (32 2 kg) of Level 1 aerosols, or a combination of Class I or II liquids and Level 1 aerosols not to exceed, in total, the equivalent of 10 gallons (37 85 L) or 1,135 ounces (32 2 kg) such that the sum of the ratios of the liquid and aerosol quantities divided by the allowable quantity of liquids and aerosols, respectively, shall not exceed one 4 The minimum corridor width shall be 72 inches (1829 mm) 5 Projections into a corridor shall be in accordance with Section 1003 3 3 SECTION 5706 SPECIAL OPERATIONS 5 2 Dispensers shall be designed and must operate 5706.1 General. This section shall cover the provisions for in a manner that ensures accidental or malicious special operations that include, but are not limited to, storage, activations of the dispensing device are mini- use, dispensing, mixing or handling of flammable and com- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 447 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS bustible liquids The following special operations shall be in accordance with Sections 5701, 5703, 5704 and 5705, except as provided in Section 5706 1 Storage and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids on farms and construction sites 2 Well drilling and operating 3 Bulk plants or terminals 4 Bulk transfer and process transfer operations utilizing tank vehicles and tank cars 5 Tank velucles and tank velucle operation 6 Refineries 7 Vapor recovery and vapor -processing systems 5706.2 Storage and dispensing of flammable and combus- tible liquids on farms and construction sites. Permanent and temporary storage and dispensing of Class I and II liquids for private use on farms and rural areas and at construction sites, earth -moving projects, gravel pits or borrow pits shall be in accordance with Sections 5706 2 1 through 5706 2 8 1 Exception: Storage and use of fuel oil and containers con- nected with oil -burning equipment regulated by Section 603 and the International Mechanical Code 5706.2.1 Combustibles and open flames near tanks. Storage areas shall be kept free from weeds and extrane- ous combustible material Open flames and smoking are prohibited in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas 5706.2.2 Marking of tanks and containers. Tanks and containers for the storage of liquids above ground shall be conspicuously marked with the name of the product that they contain and the words FLAMMABLE —KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY Tanks shall bear the additional marking KEEP 50 FEET FROM BUILDINGS 5706.2.3 Containers for storage and use. Metal contain- ers used for storage of Class I or II liquids shall be in accordance with DOTn requirements or shall be of an approved design Discharge devices shall be of a type that do not develop an internal pressure on the container Pumping devices or approved self -closing faucets used for dispensing liquids shall not leak and shall be well -maintained Individual containers shall not be interconnected and shall be kept closed when not in use Containers stored outside of buildings shall be in accor- dance with Section 5704 and the International Building Code 5706.2.4 Permanent and temporary tanks. The capacity of permanent above -ground tanks containing Class I or II liquids shall not exceed 1,100 gallons (4164 L) The capac- ity of temporary above -ground tanks containing Class I or II liquids shall not exceed 10,000 gallons (37 854 L) Tanks shall be of the single -compartment design Exception: Permanent above -ground tanks of greater capacity that meet the requirements of Section 5704 2 5706.2.4.1 Fill -opening security. Fill openings shall be equipped with a locking closure device Fill open- ings shall be separate from vent openings 5706.2.4.2 Vents. Tanks shall be provided with a method of normal and emergency venting Normal vents shall be in accordance with Section 5704 2 7 3 Emergency vents shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 5704 2 7 4 Emergency vents shall be arranged to discharge in a manner that prevents localized overheat - mg or flame impingement on any part of the tank in the event that vapors from such vents are ignited 5706.2.4.3 Location. Tanks containing Class I or II liq- uids shall be kept outside and not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from buildings and combustible storage Additional distance shall be provided where necessary to ensure that vehicles, equipment and containers being filled directly from such tanks will not be less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from structures, haystacks or other combustible storage 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks is prolbited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in wluch such storage is prohibited [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 5706.2.5 Type of tank Tanks shall be provided with top openings only or shall be elevated for gravity discharge 5706.2.5.1 Tanks with top openings only. Tanks with top openings shall be mounted in accordance with either of the following 1 On well -constructed metal legs connected to shoes or runners designed so that the tank is sta- bilized and the entire tank and its supports can be moved as a unit 2 For stationary tanks, on a stable base of timbers or blocks approximately 6 inches (152 mm) in height that prevents the tank from contacting the ground 5706.2.5.1.1 Pumps and fittings. Tanks with top openings only shall be equipped with a tightly and permanently attached, approved pumping device having an approved hose of sufficient length for fill- ing vehicles, equipment or containers to be served from the tank Either the pump or the hose shall be equipped with a padlock to its hanger to prevent tampering An effective antisiphonmg device shall be included in the pump discharge unless a self -clos- ing nozzle is provided Siphons or internal pressure discharge devices shall not be used 5706.2.5.2 Tanks for gravity discharge. Tanks with a connection in the bottom or the end for gravity-dispens- mg liquids shall be mounted and equipped as follows 1 Supports to elevate the tank for gravity discharge shall be designed to carry all required loads and provide stability 448 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill [ [ CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS Bottom or end openings for gravity discharge shall be equipped with a valve located adjacent to the tank shell that will close automatically in the event of fire through the operation of an effective heat -activated releasing device Where this valve cannot be operated manually, it shall be supple- mented by a second, manually operated valve The gravity discharge outlet shall be provided with an approved hose equipped with a self -closing valve at the discharge end of a type that can be padlocked to its hanger 5706.2.6 Spill control drainage control and diking. Indoor storage and dispensing areas shall be provided with spill control and drainage control as set forth in Section 5703 4 Outdoor storage areas shall be provided with drainage control or diking as set forth in Section 57042 10 5706.2.7 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- guishers with a mimmum rating of 20-B C and complying with Section 906 shall be provided where required by the fire code official 5706.2.8 Dispensing from tank vehicles. Where approved, liquids used as fuels are allowed to be trans- ferred from tank vehicles into the tanks of motor vehicles or special equipment, provided that 1 The tank vehicle's specific function is that of sup- plying fuel to motor velucle fuel tanks 2 The dispensing hose does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length 3 The dispensing nozzle is an approved type 4 The dispensing hose is properly placed on an approved reel or in a compartment provided before the tank vehicle is moved 5 Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the vehicle or the point of refael- mg are prominently posted on the tank vehicle 6 Electrical devices and wiring in areas where fuel dispensing is conducted are in accordance with NFPA 70 7 Tank vehicle -dispensing equipment is operated only by designated personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels 8 Provisions are made for controlling and mitigating unauthorized discharges 5706.2.8.1 Location. Dispensing from tank vehicles shall be conducted not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from structures or combustible storage 5706.3 Well drilling and operating. Wells for oil and natu- ral gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with Sec- tions 5706 3 1 through 5706 3 8 5706.3.1 Location. The location of wells shall comply with Sections 5706 3 1 1 through 5706 3 1 3 2 5706.3.1.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition. Storage tanks or boilers, fired heaters, open -flame devices or other sources of ignition shall not be located within 25 feet (7620 mm) of well heads Smoking is prohibited at wells or tank locations except as desig- nated and in approved posted areas Exception: Engines used in the drilling, production and serving of wells 5706.3.1.2 Streets and railways. Wells shall not be drilled within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of any dedicated public street, highway or nearest rail of an operating railway 5706.3.1.3 Buildings. Wells shall not be drilled within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of buildings not necessary to the operation of the well 5706.3.1.3.1 Group A, E or I buildings. Wells shall not be drilled within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of buildings with an occupancy in Group A, E or I 5706.3.1.3.2 Existing wells. Where wells are exist- ing, buildings shall not be constructed within the distances set forth in Section 5706 3 1 for separation of wells or buildings 5706.3.2 Waste control. Control of waste materials asso- ciated with wells shall comply with Sections 57063 2 1 and 5706 3 2 2 5706.3.2.1 Discharge on a street or water channel. Liquids containing crude petroleum or its products shall not be discharged into or on streets, highways, drainage canals or ditches, storm drams or flood control channels 5706.3.2.2 Discharge and combustible materials on ground. The surface of the ground under, around or near wells, pumps, boilers, oil storage tanks or build- ings shall be kept free from oil, waste oil, refuse or waste material 5706.3.3 Sumps. Sumps associated with wells shall com- ply with Sections 5706 3 3 1 through 5706 3 3 3 5706.3.3.1 Maximum width. Sumps or other basins for the retention of oil or petroleum products shall not exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) in width 5706.3.3.2 Backfilling. Sumps or other basins for the retention of oil or petroleum products larger than 6 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet (1829 mm by 1829 mm by 1829 mm) shall not be maintained longer than 60 days after the cessation of drilling operations 5706.3.3.3 Security. Sumps, diversion ditches and depressions used as sumps shall be securely fenced or covered 5706.3.4 Prevention of blowouts. Protection shall be pro- vided to control and prevent the blowout of a well Protec- tion equipment shall meet federal, state and other applicable jurisdiction requirements 5706.3.5 Storage tanks. Storage of flammable or combus- tible liquids in tanks shall be in accordance with Section 5704 Oil storage tanks or groups of tanks shall have posted in a conspicuous place, on or near such tank or tanks, an approved sign with the name of the owner or 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 449 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) tto ( Lie Affiee^® Rt,ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS operator, or the lease number and the telephone number where a responsible person can be reached at any time 5706.3.6 Soundproofing. Where soundproofing material is required during oil field operations, such material shall be noncombustible 5706.3.7 Signs. Well locations shall have posted in a con- spicuous place on or near such tank or tanks an approved sign with the name of the owner or operator, name of the leasee or the lease number, the well number and the tele- phone number where a responsible person can be reached at any time Such signs shall be maintained on the prem- ises from the time materials are delivered for drilling pur- poses until the well is abandoned 5706.3.8 Field -loading racks. Field -loading racks shall be in accordance with Section 5706 5 5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals. Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars or tank vehicles and stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distribution by tank ves- sels, pipelines, tanks cars, tank vehicles or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5706 4 1 through 5706 4 10 4 5706.4.1 Building construction. Buildings shall be con- structed in accordance with the International Building Code 5706.4.2 Means of egress. Rooms in which liquids are stored, used or transferred by pumps shall have means of egress arranged to prevent occupants from being trapped in the event of fire 5706.4.3 Heating. Rooms in which Class I liquids are stored or used shall be heated only by means not constitut- ing a source of ignition, such as steam or hot water Rooms containing heating appliances involving sources of ignition shall be located and arranged to prevent entry of flammable vapors 5706.4.4 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms, buildings and enclosures in wluch Class I liquids are pumped, used or transferred Design of ventilation sys- tems shall consider the relatively high specific gravity of the vapors Where natural ventilation is used, adequate openings in outside walls at floor level, unobstructed except by louvers or coarse screens, shall be provided Where natural ventilation is inadequate, mechanical venti- lation shall be provided in accordance with the Interna- tional Mechanical Code 5706.4.4.1 Basements and pits. Class I liquids shall not be stored or used within a building having a base- ment or pit into which flammable vapors can travel, unless such area is provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors therein 5706.4.4.2 Dispensing of Class I liquids. Containers of Class I liquids shall not be drawn from or filled within buildings unless a provision is made to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors in hazardous concentrations Where mechanical ventilation is required, it shall be kept in operation while flammable vapors could be present 5706.4.5 Storage. Storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquids in bulk plants shall be in accordance with the applicable pro- visions of Section 5704 5706.4.6 Overfill protection of Class I and II liquids. Manual and automatic systems shall be provided to pre- vent overfill during the transfer of Class I and II liquids from mainline pipelines and marine vessels in accordance with API 2350 5706.4.7 Wharves. This section shall apply to all wharves, piers, bulkheads and other structures over or con- tiguous to navigable water having a primary function of transferring liquid cargo in bulk between shore installa- tions and tank vessels, ships, barges, lighter boats or other mobile floating craft Exception: Marine motor fuel -dispensing facilities in accordance with Chapter 23 5706.4.7.1 Transferring approvals. Handling pack- aged cargo of liquids, including full and empty drums, bulk fuel and stores, over a wharf during cargo transfer shall be subject to the approval of the wharf supervisor and the senior deck officer on duty 5706.4.7.2 Transferring location. Wharves at which liquid cargoes are to be transferred in bulk quantities to or from tank vessels shall be not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) from any bridge over a navigable waterway, or from an entrance to, or superstructure of, any vehicu- lar or railroad tunnel under a waterway The termina- tion of the fixed piping used for loading or unloading at a wharf shall be not less than 200 feet (60 960 mm) from a bridge or from an entrance to, or superstructures of, a tunnel 5706.4.7.3 Superstructure and decking material. Superstructure and decking shall be designed for the intended use Decking shall be constructed of materials that will afford the desired combination of flexibility, resistance to shock, durability, strength and fire resis- tance 5706.4.7.4 Tanks allowed. Tanks used exclusively for ballast water or Class II or III liquids are allowed to be installed on suitably designed wharves 5706.4.7.5 Transferring equipment. Loading pumps capable of building up pressures in excess of the safe working pressure of cargo hose or loading arms shall be provided with bypasses, relief valves or other arrange- ments to protect the loading facilities against excessive pressure Relief devices shall be tested not less than annually to determme that they function satisfactorily at their set pressure 5706.4.7.6 Piping, valves and fittings. Piping valves and fittings shall be in accordance with Section 5703 6 except as modified by the following Flexibility of piping shall be ensured by appropri- ate layout and arrangement of piping supports so that motion of the wharf structure resulting from wave action, currents, tides or the mooring of vessels will not subject the pipe to repeated excessive strain 450 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 2 Pipe joints that depend on the friction characteris- tics of combustible materials or on the grooving of pipe ends for mechanical continuity of piping shall not be used 3 Swivel joints are allowed in piping to which hoses are connected and for articulated, swivel - joint transfer systems, provided that the design is such that the mechanical strength of the joint will not be impaired if the packing materials fall such as by exposure to fire 4 Each line conveying Class I or II liquids leading to a wharf shall be provided with a block valve that has ready access and that is on shore, near the approach to the wharf and outside of any diked area Where more than one line is involved, the valves shall be grouped in one location 5 Means shall be provided for easy access to cargo line valves located below the wharf deck 6 Piping systems shall contain a sufficient number of valves to operate the system properly and to control the flow of liquid in normal operation and in the event of physical damage 7 Piping on wharves shall be bonded and grounded where Class I and II liquids are transported Where excessive stray currents are encountered, insulating joints shall be installed Bonding and grounding connections on piping shall be located on the wharf side of hose riser insulating flanges, where used, and shall be in a location provided with ready access for inspection 8 Hose or articulated swivel -joint pipe connections used for cargo transfer shall be capable of accom- modating the combined effects of change in draft and maximum tidal range, and mooring lines shall be kept adjusted to prevent surge of the ves- sel from placing stress on the cargo transfer sys- tem 9 Hoses shall be supported to avoid kinking and damage from chafing 5706.4.7.7 Loading and unloading. Loading or dis- charging shall not commence until the wharf superin- tendent and officer in charge of the tank vessel agree that the tank vessel is properly moored and connections are properly made 5706.4.7.8 Mechanical work. Mechanical work shall not be performed on the wharf during cargo transfer, except under special authorization by the fire code offi- cial based on a review of the area involved, methods to be employed and precautions necessary 5706.4.8 Sources of ignition. Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall not be used, drawn or dispensed where flammable vapors can reach a source of ignition Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated locations "No Smoking" signs complying with Section 310 shall be conspicuously posted where a hazard from flammable vapors is normally present 5706.4.9 Drainage control. Loading and unloading areas shall be provided with drainage control in accordance with Section 5704 2 10 5706.4.10 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 9 and Sections 5706 4 10 1 through 5706 4 10 4 5706.4.10.1 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers with a rating of not less than 20-B and complying with Section 906 shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of hose connections, pumps and sep- arator tanks 5706.4.10.2 Fire hoses. Where piped water is avail- able, ready -connected fire hose in a size appropriate for the water supply shall be provided in accordance with Section 905 so that manifolds where connections are made and broken can be reached by not less than one hose stream 5706.4.10.3 Obstruction of equipment. Material shall not be placed on wharves in such a manner that would obstruct access to fire -fighting equipment or important pipeline control valves 5706.4.10.4 Fire apparatus access. Where the wharf is designed for vehicular traffic, an unobstructed fire apparatus access road to the shore end of the wharf shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 5 5706.5 Bulk transfer and process transfer operations. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be approved and be in accordance with Sections 5706 5 1 through 5706 5 4 5 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall comply with Chapter 23 5706.5.1 General. The provisions of Sections 5706 5 1 1 through 5706 5 1 18 shall apply to bulk transfer and pro- cess transfer operations, Sections 5706 5 2 and 5706 5 2 1 shall apply to bulk transfer operations, Sections 5706 5 3 through 5706 5 3 3 shall apply to process transfer opera- tions and Sections 5706 5 4 through 5706 5 4 5 shall apply to dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars 5706.5.1.1 Location. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be conducted in approved locations Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad -siding facilities equipped for transferring flam- mable or combustible liquids Tank vehicles and tank cars engaged in bulk transfer or process transfer opera- tions shall be separated from buildings, above -ground tanks, combustible materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys or public ways by a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) for Class I liquids and 15 feet (4572 mm) for Class II and IIIA liquids measured from the nearest loading or unloading valve on the tank vehicle or tank I car Exception: Buildings for pumps and shelters for personnel supporting transfer operations shall not be required to be separated from tank vehicles and tank cars engaged in bulk transfer or process transfer operations 5706.5.1.2 Weather protection canopies. Where weather protection canopies are provided, they shall be 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 451 I 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS constructed in accordance with Section 500413 Weather protection canopies shall not be located within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a building or combustible material or within 25 feet (7620 mm) of building openings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys or public ways 5706.5.1.3 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided to prevent accumulation of vapors in accordance with Section 5705 3 7 5 1 5706.5.1.4 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall be controlled or eliminated in accordance with Section 5003 7 5706.5.1.5 Spill control and secondary containment. Areas where transfer operations are located shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Section 5703 4 The spill control and secondary containment system shall have a design capacity capable of containing the capacity of the larg- est tank compartment located in the area where transfer operations are conducted Containment of the rainfall volume specified in Section 5004 2 2 6 is not required 5706.5.1.6 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be in accordance with Section 5703 2 5706.5.1.7 Static protection. Static protection shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of static charges during transfer operations Bonding facilities shall be provided during the transfer through open domes where Class I liquids are transferred, or where Class II and III liquids are transferred into tank vehicles or tank cars that could contain vapors from previous cargoes of Class I liquids Protection shall consist of a metallic bond wire per- manently electrically connected to the fill stem The fill pipe assembly shall form a continuous electrically con- ductive path downstream from the point of bonding The free end of such bond wire shall be provided with a clamp or equivalent device for convenient attachment to a metallic part in electrical contact with the cargo tank of the tank vehicle or tank car For tank vehicles, protection shall consist of a flexible bond wire of ade- quate strength for the intended service and the electrical resistance shall not exceed 1 megohm For tank cars, bonding shall be provided where the resistance of a tank car to ground through the rails is 25 ohms or greater Such bonding connection shall be fastened to the vehicle, car or tank before dome covers are raised and shall remain in place until filling is complete and all dome covers have been closed and secured Exceptions: 1 Where vehicles and cars are loaded exclu- sively with products not having a static -accu- mulating tendency, such as asphalt, cutback asphalt, most crude oils, residual oils and water -miscible liquids 2 Where Class I liquids are not handled at the transfer facility and the tank vehicles are used exclusively for Class II and III liquids 3 Where velucles and cars are loaded or unloaded through closed top or bottom con- nections whether the hose is conductive or nonconductive Filling through open domes into the tanks of tank vehicles or tank cars that contain vapor -air mixtures within the flammable range, or where the liquid being filled can form such a mixture, shall be by means of a downspout that extends to near the bottom of the tank 5706.5.1.8 Stray current protection. Tank car loading facilities where Class I, II or IIIA liquids are transferred through open domes shall be protected against stray currents by permanently bonding the pipe to not less than one rail and to the transfer apparatus Multiple pipes entering the transfer areas shall be permanently electrically bonded together In areas where excessive stray currents are known to exist, all pipes entering the transfer area shall be provided with insulating sections to isolate electrically the transfer apparatus from the pipelines 5706.5.1.9 Top loading. When top loading a tank velu- cle with Class I and II liquids without vapor control, valves used for the final control of flow shall be of the self -closing type and shall be manually held open except where automatic means are provided for shut- ting off the flow when the tank is full Where used, automatic shutoff systems shall be provided with a manual shutoff valve located at a safe distance from the loading nozzle to stop the flow if the automatic system falls When top loading a tank vehicle with vapor control, flow control shall be in accordance with Section 5706 5 1 10 Self -closing valves shall not be tied or locked in the open position 5706.5.1.10 Bottom loading. When bottom loading a tank vehicle or tank car with or without vapor control, a positive means shall be provided for loading a predeter- mined quantity of liquid, together with an automatic secondary shutoff control to prevent overfill The con- necting components between the transfer equipment and the tank velucle or tank car required to operate the secondary control shall be functionally compatible 5706.5.1.10.1 Dry disconnect coupling. When bot- tom loading a tank vehicle, the coupling between the liquid loading hose or pipe and the truck piping shall be a dry disconnect coupling 5706.5.1.10.2 Venting. When bottom loading a tank vehicle or tank car that is equipped for vapor control and vapor control is not used, the tank shall be vented to the atmosphere to prevent pressurization of the tank Such venting shall be at a height equal to or greater than the top of the cargo tank 5706.5.1.10.3 Vapor -tight connection. Connec- tions to the plant vapor control system shall be designed to prevent the escape of vapor to the atmo- sphere when not connected to a tank vehicle or tank car 452 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( TTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5706.5.1.10.4 Vapor -processing equipment. Vapor -processing equipment shall be separated from above -ground tanks, warehouses, other plant build- ings, transfer facilities or nearest lot line of adjoin - mg property that can be built on by a distance of not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) Vapor -processing equipment shall be protected from physical damage by remote location, guard rails, curbs or fencing 5706.5.1.11 Switch loading. Tank vehicles or tank cars that have previously contained Class I liquids shall not be loaded with Class II or III liquids until such vehicles and all piping, pumps, hoses and meters connected thereto have been completely drained and flushed 5706.5.1.12 Loading racks. Where provided, loading racks, stairways or platforms shall be constructed of noncombustible materials Buildings for pumps or for shelter of loading personnel are allowed to be part of the loading rack Wiring and electrical equipment located within 25 feet (7620 mm) of any portion of the loading rack shall be in accordance with Section 5703 1 1 5706.5.1.13 Transfer apparatus. Bulk and process transfer apparatus shall be of an approved type 5706.5.1.14 Inside buildings. Tank vehicles and tank cars shall not be located inside a building while trans- ferring Class I, II or IIIA liquids, unless approved by the fire code official Exception: Tank vehicles are allowed under weather protection canopies and canopies of auto- mobile motor vehicle fael-dispensmg stations 5706.5.1.15 Tank vehicle and tank car certification. Certification shall be maintained for tank vehicles and tank cars in accordance with DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100- 185 5706.5.1.16 Tank vehicle and tank car stability. Tank vehicles and tank cars shall be stabilized against movement during loading and unloading in accordance with Sections 5706 5 1 161 through 5706 5 1 16 3 5706.5.1.16.1 Tank vehicles. When the velucle is parked for loading or unloading, the cargo trailer portion of the tank vehicle shall be secured in a man- ner that will prevent unintentional movement 5706.5.1.16.2 Chock blocks. Not less than two chock blocks not less than 5 inches by 5 inches by 12 inches (127 mm by 127 mm by 305 mm) in size and dished to fit the contour of the tires shall be used during transfer operations of tank vehicles 5706.5.1.16.3 Tank cars. Brakes shall be set and the wheels shall be blocked to prevent rolling 5706.5.1.17 Monitoring. Transfer operations shall be monitored by an approved monitoring system or by an attendant Where monitoring is by an attendant, the operator or other competent person shall be present at all tunes 5706.5.1.18 Security. Transfer operations shall be sur- rounded by a noncombustible fence not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in height Tank velucles and tank cars shall not be loaded or unloaded unless such vehicles are entirely within the fenced area Exceptions: 1 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities complying with Chapter 23 2 Installations where adequate public safety exists because of isolation, natural barriers or other factors as determmed appropriate by the fire code official 3 Facilities or properties that are entirely enclosed or protected from entry 5706.5.2 Bulk transfer. Bulk transfer shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5706 5 1 and 5706 5 2 1 5706.5.2.1 Vehicle motor. Motors of tank vehicles or tank cars shall be shut off during the making and break- ing of hose connections and during the unloading oper- ation Exception: Where unloading is performed with a pump deriving its power from the tank vehicle motor 5706.5.3 Process transfer. Process transfer shall be in accordance with Section 5706 5 1 and Sections 5706 5 3 1 through 5706 5 3 3 5706.5.3.1 Piping, valves, hoses and fittings. Piping, valves, hoses and fittings that are not a part of the tank velucle or tank car shall be in accordance with Section 5703 6 Caps or plugs that prevent leakage or spillage shall be provided at all points of connection to transfer Piping 5706.5.3.1.1 Shutoff valves. Approved automati- cally or manually activated shutoff valves shall be provided where the transfer hose connects to the process piping, and on both sides of any exterior fire -resistance -rated wall through which the piping passes Manual shutoff valves shall be arranged so that they are able to be accessed from grade Valves shall not be locked in the open position 5706.5.3.1.2 Hydrostatic relief. Hydrostatic pres- sure -limiting or relief devices shall be provided where pressure buildup in trapped sections of the system could exceed the design pressure of the com- ponents of the system Devices shall relieve to other portions of the sys- tem or to another approved location 5706.5.3.1.3 Antisiphon valves. Antisiphon valves shall be provided where the system design would allow siphonage 5706.5.3.2 Vents. Normal and emergency vents shall be maintained operable at all times 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 453 I 1 1 1 CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15, Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5706.5.3.3 Motive power. Motors of tank vehicles or tank cars shall be shut off during the making and break- ing of hose connections and during the unloading oper- ation Exception: When unloading is performed with a pump deriving its power from the tank vehicle motor 5706.5.4 Dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars. Dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall be prohibited unless allowed by and conducted in accordance with Sections 5706 5 4 1 through 5706 5 4 5 5706.5.4.1 Marine craft and special equipment. Liq- uids intended for use as motor fuels are allowed to be transferred from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of marine craft and special equipment where approved by the fire code official, and where 1 The tank vehicle's specific function is that of supplying fuel to fuel tanks 2 The operation is not performed where the public has access or where there is unusual exposure to life and property 3 The dispensing line does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length 4 The dispensing nozzle is approved 5706.5.4.2 Emergency refueling. Where approved by the fire code official, dispensing of motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles is allowed during emergencies Dispensing from tank vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 5706 2 8 and 5706 6 5706.5.4.3 Aircraft fueling. Transfer of liquids from tank vehicles to the fuel tanks of aircraft shall be in accordance with Chapter 20 5706.5.4.4 Fueling of vehicles at farms, construction sites and similar areas. Transfer of liquid from tank vehicles to motor vehicles for private use on farms and rural areas and at construction sites, earth -moving proj- ects, gravel pits and borrow pits is allowed in accor- dance with Section 5706 2 8 5706.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing. Dispensing of Class II and III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial, industrial, gov- ernmental or manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided that such dispensing opera- tions are conducted in accordance with the following 1 Dispensing shall occur only at sites that have been issued a permit to conduct mobile fueling 2 The owner of a mobile fueling operation shall provide to the jurisdiction a written response plan that demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill and carry out appropriate mitigation mea- sures, and describes the process to dispose prop- erly of contaminated materials 3 A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit The site plan shall indi- cate all buildings, structures and appurtenances on site and their use or function, all uses adjacent to the lot lines of the site, the locations of all storm dram openings, adjacent waterways or wet- lands, information regarding slope, natural drain- age, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be retained upon the site property, and the scale of the site plan Provisions shall be made to prevent liquids spilled during dispensing operations from flowing into buildings or off -site Acceptable methods include, but shall not be limited to, grading drive- ways, raising doorsills or other approved means 4 The fire code official is allowed to impose limits on the times and days during which mobile fuel- ing operations is allowed to take place, and spe- cific locations on a site where fueling is permitted 5 Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not open to the public or shall be limited to tunes when the public is not present 6 Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4572 mm) of buildings, property lines, combus- tible storage or storm drams Exceptions: 1 The distance to storm drams shall not apply where an approved storm dram cover or an approved equivalent that will prevent any fuel from reaching the dram is in place prior to fueling or a fueling hose being placed within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the dram Where placement of a storm drain cover will cause the accumulation of excessive water or difficulty in conducting the fueling, such cover shall not be used and the fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a dram 2 The distance to storm drams shall not apply for drams that direct influent to approved oil interceptors 7 The tank velucle shall comply with the require- ments of NFPA 385 and local, state and federal requirements The tank vehicle's specific func- tions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor vehicle fuel tanks The vehicle and all its equip- ment shall be maintained in good repair 8 Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently posted on three sides of the vehicle including the back and both sides 9 A portable fire extinguisher with a ininunurn rat- ing of 40 BC shall be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location 454 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmtto S I ( RR 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 10 The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type 11 The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length 12 Absorbent materials, nonwater-absorbent pads, a 10-foot-long (3048 mm) containment boom, an approved container with lid and a nonmetallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon (19 L) fuel spill 13 Tank vehicles shall be equipped with a "fuel limit' switch such as a count -back switch, to limit the amount of a single fueling operation to not more than 500 gallons (1893 L) before reset- tmg the hmit switch Exception: Tank vehicles where the operator carries and can utilize a remote emergency shutoff device that, when activated, immedi- ately causes flow of fuel from the tank vehicle to cease 14 Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in the event of a fire, leak or spill Train- ing records shall be maintained by the dispensing company 25 Operators shall place a drip pan or an absorbent pillow under each fuel fill opening prior to and during dispensing operations Drip pans shall be liquid -tight The pan or absorbent pillow shall have a capacity of not less than 3 gallons (11 36 L) Spills retained in the drip pan or absorbent pillow need not be reported Operators, when fueling, shall have on their person an absorbent pad capable of capturing diesel fuel overfills Except during fueling, the nozzle shall face upward and an absorbent pad shall be kept under the nozzle to catch drips Contaminated absor- bent pads or pillows shall be disposed of regu- larly in accordance with local, state and federal requirements 5706.6 Tank vehicles and vehicle operation. Tank vehicles shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained in accordance with NFPA 385 and Sections 5706 6 1 through 570664 5706.6.1 Operation of tank vehicles. Tank vehicles shall be utilized and operated in accordance with NFPA 385 and Sections 5706 6 1 1 through 5706 61 11 5706.6.1.1 Vehicle maintenance. Tank vehicles shall not be operated unless they are in proper state of repair and free from accumulation of grease, oil or other flam- mable substance, and leaks 15 Operators of tank velucles used for mobile fuel- 5706.6.1.2 Leaving vehicle unattended. The driver, ing operations shall have in their possession at all operator or attendant of a tank velucle shall not remain times an emergency commumcations device to in the vehicle cab and shall not leave the vehicle while notify the proper authorities in the event of an it is being filled or discharged The delivery hose, when emergency attached to a tank vehicle, shall be considered to be a part of the tank vehicle 16 The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended and operated only by desig- nated personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels 17 Fuel dispensing shall be prolubited within 25 feet (7620 mm) of any source of ignition 18 The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations 19 Nighttime fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas 20 The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled to prevent traffic from driving over the delivery hose 21 During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning lights shall be in operation 22 Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off 23 The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to moving the tank vehicle 24 The fire code official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or unauthorized discharge occurs 5706.6.1.3 Vehicle motor shutdown. Motors of tank vehicles or tractors shall be shut down during the mak- ing or breaking of hose connections If loading or unloading is performed without the use of a power pump, the tank vehicle or tractor motor shall be shut down throughout such operations 5706.6.1.4 Outage. A cargo tank or compartment thereof used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids shall not be loaded to absolute capacity The vacant space in a cargo tank or compart- ment thereof used in the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids shall be not less than 1 percent Sufficient space shall be left vacant to prevent leakage from or distortion of such tank or compartment by expansion of the contents caused by rise in temperature in transit 5706.6.1.5 Overfill protection. The driver, operator or attendant of a tank vehicle shall, before making deliv- ery to a tank, determine the unfilled capacity of such tank by a suitable gauging device To prevent overfill- ing, the driver, operator or attendant shall not deliver in excess of that amount 5706.6.1.6 Securing hatches. During loading, hatch covers shall be secured on all but the receiving com- partment 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 455 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 5706.6.1.7 Liquid temperature. Materials shall not be loaded into or transported in a tank vehicle at a tem- perature above the material's ignition temperature unless safeguarded in an approved manner 5706.6.1.8 Bonding to underground tanks. An exter- nal bond -wire connection or bond -wire integral with a hose shall be provided for the transferring of flammable liquids through open connections into underground tanks 5706.6.1.9 Smoking. Smoking by tank vehicle drivers, helpers or other personnel is prohibited while they are driving, making deliveries, filling or making repairs to tank vehicles 5706.6.1.10 Hose connections. Delivery of flammable liquids to underground tanks with a capacity of more than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) shall be made by means of approved liquid and vapor -tight connections between the delivery hose and tank fill pipe Where under- ground tanks are equipped with any type of vapor recovery system, all connections required to be made for the safe and proper functioning of the particular vapor recovery process shall be made Such connec- tions shall be made liquid and vapor tight and remain connected throughout the unloading process Vapors shall not be discharged at grade level during delivery 5706.6.1.10.1 Simultaneous delivery. Simultane- ous delivery to underground tanks of any capacity from two or more discharge hoses shall be made by means of mechanically tight connections between the hose and fill pipe 5706.6.1.11 Hose protection. Upon arrival at a point of delivery and prior to discharging any flammable or combustible liquids into underground tanks, the driver, operator or attendant of the tank vehicle shall ensure that all hoses utilized for liquid delivery and vapor recovery, where required, will be protected from physi- cal damage by motor vehicles Such protection shall be provided by positioning the tank vehicle to prevent motor vehicles from passing through the area or areas occupied by hoses, or by other approved equivalent means 5706.6.2 Parking. Parking of tank vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 5706 6 2 1 through 5706 6 2 3 Exception: In cases of accident, breakdown or other emergencies, tank vehicles are allowed to be parked and left unattended at any location while the operator is obtaining assistance 5706.6.2.1 Parking near residential, educational and institutional occupancies and other high -risk areas. Tank vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time on residential streets, or within 500 feet (152 m) of a residential area, apartment or hotel complex, educa- tional facility, hospital or care facility Tank vehicles shall not be left unattended at any other place that would, in the opinion of the fire cluef, pose an extreme life hazard 5706.6.2.2 Parking on thoroughfares. Tank velucles shall not be left unattended on a public street, highway, public avenue or public alley Exceptions: 1 The necessary absence in connection with loading or unloading the vehicle During actual fuel transfer, Section 5706 6 1 2 shall apply The vehicle location shall be in accor- dance with Section 5706 6 2 1 2 Stops for meals during the day or night, where the street is well lighted at the point of park - mg The vehicle location shall be in accor- dance with Section 5706 6 2 1 5706.6.2.3 Duration exceeding 1 hour. Tank velucles parked at one point for longer than 1 hour shall be located off of public streets, highways, public avenues or alleys, and in accordance with either of the follow - mg 1 Inside of a bulk plant and either 25 feet (7620 mm) or more from the nearest lot line or within a building approved for such use 2 At other approved locations not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the buildings other than those approved for the storage or servicing of such vehicles 5706.6.3 Garaging. Tank vehicles shall not be parked or garaged in buildings other than those specifically approved for such use by the fire code official 5706.6.4 Portable fire extinguisher. Tank vehicles shall be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and having a minimum rating of 2-A 20- BC During unloading of the tank vehicle, the portable fire extinguisher shall be out of the carrying device on the velucle and shall be 15 feet (4572 mm) or more from the unloading valves 5706.7 Refineries. Plants and portions of plants in which flammable liquids are produced on a scale from crude petro- leum, natural gasoline or other hydrocarbon sources shall be in accordance with Sections 570671 through 570673 Petroleum-processmg plants and facilities or portions of plants or facilities in which flammable or combustible liquids are handled, treated or produced on a commercial scale from crude petroleum, natural gasoline, or other hydrocarbon sources shall also be in accordance with API 651, API 653, API 752, API 1615, API 2001, API 2003, API 2009, API 2015, API 2023, API 2201 and API 2350 5706.7.1 Corrosion protection. Above -ground tanks and piping systems shall be protected against corrosion in accordance with API 651 5706.7.2 Cleaning of tanks. The safe entry and cleaning of petroleum storage tanks shall be conducted in accor- dance with API 2015 5706.7.3 Storage of heated petroleum products. Where petroleum -derived asphalts and residues are stored in heated tanks at refineries and bulk storage facilities or in 456 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS tank vehicles, such products shall be in accordance with API 2023 5706.8 Vapor recovery and vapor -processing systems. Vapor -processing systems in which the vapor source operates at pressures from vacuum, up to and including 1 psig (6 9 kPa) or in which a potential exists for vapor mixtures in the flammable range, shall comply with Sections 5706 8 1 through 5706 8 5 Exceptions: 1 Marine systems complying with federal transporta- tion waterway regulations such as DOTn 33 CFR Parts 154 through 156, and CGR 46 CFR Parts 30, 32, 35 and 39 2 Motor fuel -dispensing facility systems complying with Chapter 23 5706.8.1 Over-pressurelvacuum protection. Tanks and equipment shall have independent venting for over -pres- sure or vacuum conditions that might occur from malfunc- tion of the vapor recovery or processing system Exception: For tanks, venting shall comply with Sec- tion 5704 2 7 3 5706.8.2 Vent location. Vents on vapor -processing equip- ment shall be not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) from adja- cent ground level, with outlets located and directed so that flammable vapors will disperse to below the lower flam- mable limit (LFL) before reaching locations containing potential ignition sources 5706.8.3 Vapor collection systems and overfill protec- tion. The design and operation of the vapor collection sys- tem and overfill protection shall be in accordance with this section and Section 19 5 of NFPA 30 5706.8.4 Liquid -level monitoring. A liquid knock -out vessel used in the vapor collection system shall have means to verify the liquid level and a high -liquid -level sensor that activates an alarm For unpopulated facilities, the high -liquid -level sensor shall initiate the shutdown of liquid transfer into the vessel and shutdown of vapor recovery or vapor -processing systems 5706.8.5 Overfill protection. Storage tanks served by vapor recovery or processing systems shall be equipped with overfill protection in accordance with Section 57042758 SECTION 5707 ON -DEMAND MOBILE FUELING OPERATIONS 5707.1 General. On -demand mobile fueling operations that dispense Class I, II and III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall comply with Sections 5707 1 through 5707 6 3 Exception: Fueling from an approved portable container in cases of an emergency or for personal use 5707.1.1 Approval required. Mobile fueling opera- tions shall not be conducted without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official Mobile fueling operations shall occur only at approved loca- tions 5707.2 Mobile fueling vehicle. An on -demand mobile fuel- ing vehicle shall be one of the following 1 A vehicle that has chassis -mounted tanks or containers where the aggregate cargo capacity does not exceed 1200 gallons (4592 L) A mobile fueling vehicle with a mounted tank in excess of 110 gallons (415 L) shall comply with the requirements of Section 5706 6, Sec- tion 5707 and NFPA 385 2 A vehicle that carries a maximum of 60 gallons (227 L) of motor fuel in metal safety cans listed in accordance with UL 30 or other approved metal containers, each not to exceed 5 gallons (19 L) in capacity Containers shall be secured to the mobile fueling vehicle except when in use The mobile fueling vehicle shall comply with all local, state and federal requirements The mobile fueling vehicle and its equipment shall be maintained in good repair 5707.3 Required documents. Documents developed to com- ply with Sections 5707 3 1 through 5707 3 3 shall be updated as necessary by the owner of the mobile fueling operation and shall be maintained in compliance with Section 108 3 5707.3.1 Safety and emergency response plan. Mobile fueling operators shall have an approved written safety and emergency response plan that establishes policies and procedures for fire safety, spill prevention and control, personnel training and compliance with other applicable requirements of this code 5707.3.2 Training records. Mobile fueling vehicles shall be operated only by designated personnel who are trained on proper fueling procedures and the safety and emer- gency response plan Training records of operators shall be maintained 5707.3.3 Site plan. Where required by the fire code offi- cial, a site plan shall be developed for each location at which mobile fueling occurs The site plan shall be in suf- ficient detail to indicate all buildings, structures, lot lines, property Imes and appurtenances on site and their use or function, all uses adjacent to the lot lines of the site, fuel- ing locations, the locations of all storm drain openings and adjacent waterways or wetlands, information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be kept on the site property, and the scale of the site plan 5707.4 Mobile fueling areas. Mobile fueling shall not occur on public streets, public ways or inside buildings Fueling on the roof level of parking structures or other buildings is pro- hibited 5707.4.1 Separation. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 25 feet (7620 mm) of buildings, property lines or combustible storage Exception: The fire code official shall be authorized to decrease the separation distance for dispensing from metal safety cans or other approved metal containers in accordance with Section 5707 2 Where dispensing operations occur within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a storm dram, an approved storm dram cover or an 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 457 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS approved equivalent method that will prevent any fuel from reaching the dram shall be used 5707.4.2 Sources of ignition. Smoking, open flames and other sources of ignition shall be prohibited within 25 feet (7620 mm) of fuel dispensing activities Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently posted on the mobile fueling vehicle The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during fueling 5707.5 Equipment. Mobile fueling equipment shall comply with Sections 5707 5 1 through 5707 5 4 5707.5.1 Dispensing hoses and nozzles. Where equipped, the dispensing hose shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type 5707.5.2 Fuel limit. Mobile fueling vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch set to a maximum of 30 gallons (116 L) and a nozzle or other approved device that, when activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from the mobile fueling velucle to cease 5707.5.3 Fire extinguisher. An approved portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum rating of 40-B C shall be provided on the mobile fueling vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location 5707.5.4 Spill kit. Mobile fueling vehicles shall contain a minimum 5-gallon (19 L) spill kit of an appraved type 5707.6 Operations. Mobile fueling vehicles shall be con- stantly attended during fueling operations with brakes set and warning lights in operation Mobile fueling vehicles shall not obstruct emergency vehicle access roads 5707.6.1 Dispensing hose. Where equipped, mobile fuel- ing vehicles shall be positioned in a manner to preclude traffic from driving over the dispensing hose The dispens- ing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to moving the mobile fueling vehicle 5707.6.2 Drip control. Operators shall place a drip pan or an absorbent pillow under the nozzle and each fuel fill opening prior to and during dispensing operations to catch drips 5707.6.3 Spill reporting. Spills shall be reported in accor- dance with Section 5003 3 1 458 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,dv odim).(Dty of PnmdNmod) O,do, N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (PET) mtto S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 58 sets requirements for the storage and use of flammable gases For safety purposes, there is a limit on the quantities of flammable gas allowed per control area Exceeding these limitations increases the possibility of damage to both property and individuals The principal hazard posed by flammable gas is its ready ignitability, or even explosivity, when mixed with air in the proper propor- tions Consequently, occupancies storing or handling large quantities of flammable gas are classified as Group H-2 (high hazard) by the Inter- national Building Code° SECTION 5801 GENERAL 5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55 Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also com- ply with Chapter 55 Flammable cryogenic fluids shall com- ply with Section 5806 Hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated above -ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23 Exceptions: 1 Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 605) 2 Liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases regu- lated by Chapter 61 3 Fuel -gas systems and appliances regulated under the International Fuel Gas Code other than gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances 4 Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64 5801.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 5802 DEFINITIONS 5802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FLAMMABLE GAS. FLAMMABLE LIQUEFIED GAS. GAS DECTECTION SYSTEM. GASEOUS HYDROGEN SYSTEM. HYDROGEN FUEL GAS ROOM. METAL HYDRIDE. METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEM. SECTION 5803 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5803.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of flammable gases in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5801 and 5803 5803.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use. Flammable gases shall not be stored or used in Group A, E, I or R occupancies or in offices in Group B occupan- cies Exceptions: 1 Cylinders of nonliquefied compressed gases not exceeding a capacity of 250 cubic feet (7 08 m') or liquefied gases not exceeding a capacity of 40 pounds (18 kg) each at normal temperature and pressure (NIP) used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment 2 Food service operations in accordance with Sec- tion 6103 2 1 7 3 Hydrogen gas systems located in a hydrogen fuel gas room constructed in accordance with Section 421 of the International Building Code 5803.1.1.1 Medical gases. Medical gas system supply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Section 5306 5803.1.1.2 Aggregate quantity. The aggregate quanti- ties of flammable gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the maxi- mum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1) 5803.1.2 Storage containers. Cylinders and pressure ves- sels for flammable gases shall be designed, constructed, installed, tested and maintained in accordance with Chap- ter 53 5803.1.3 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying flammable gases shall be provided with 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 459 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS approved manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves that can be activated at each point of use and at each source 5803.1.3.1 Shutoff at source. A manual or automatic fail-safe emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on supply piping at the cylinder or bulk source Manual or automatic cylinder valves are allowed to be used as the required emergency shutoff valve where the source of supply is limited to unmanifolded cylinder sources 5803.1.3.2 Shutoff at point of use. A manual or auto- matic emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on the supply piping at the point of use or at a point where the equipment using the gas is connected to the supply sys- tem 5803.1.4 Ignition source control. Ignition sources in areas containing flammable gases in storage or in use shall be controlled in accordance with Section 5003 7 Exception: Fuel gas systems connected to building ser- vice utilities in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code 5803.1.4.1 Static -producing equipment. Static -pro- ducing equipment located in flammable gas storage areas shall be grounded 5803.1.4.2 Signs. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted at entrances to rooms and in areas containing flamma- ble gases in accordance with Section 5003 7 1 5803.1.5 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 604 and NFPA 70 5803.1.5.1 Bonding of electrically conductive materi- als and equipment. Exposed noncurrent -carrying metal parts, including metal gas piping systems, that are part of flammable gas supply systems located in a hazardous (electrically classified) location shall be bonded to a grounded conductor in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 70 5803.1.5.2 Static -producing equipment. Static -pro- ducing equipment located in flammable gas storage or use areas shall be grounded 5803.1.6 Liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution. Containers of liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution shall be positioned in the upright position or positioned so that the pressure relief valve is in direct contact with the vapor space of the container Exceptions: 1 Containers of flammable gases in solution with a capacity of 1 3 gallons (5 L) or less 2 Containers of flammable liquefied gases, with a capacity not exceeding 1 3 gallons (5 L), designed to preclude the discharge of liquid from safety relief devices 5803.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accor- dance with Chapter 50 and this chapter SECTION 5804 STORAGE 5804.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per con- trol area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1), shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004, and this chapter 5804.1.1 Explosion control. Buildings or portions thereof containing flammable gases shall be provided with explo- sion control in accordance with Section 911 5804.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004, and this chapter SECTION 5805 USE 5805.1 General. The use of flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 50031 l(1) or 50031 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005, and this chapter SECTION 5806 FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 5806.1 General. The storage and use of flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with Sections 5806 2 through 5806 4 8 3 and Chapter 55 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited witlun the lnnits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 5806.3 Above -ground tanks for liquid hydrogen. Above- ground tanks for the storage of liquid hydrogen shall be in accordance with Sections 5806 3 1 through 5806 3 2 1 5806.3.1 Construction of the inner vessel. The inner ves- sel of storage tanks in liquid hydrogen service shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and shall be vacuum jacketed in accordance with Section 580632 5806.3.2 Construction of the vacuum jacket (outer ves- sel). The vacuum jacket used as an outer vessel for storage tanks in liquid hydrogen service shall be of welded steel construction designed to withstand the maximum internal and external pressure to which it will be subjected under operating conditions to include conditions of emergency pressure relief of the annular space between the inner and outer vessel The jacket shall be designed to withstand a 460 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° [ I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmor O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS minimum collapsing pressure differential of 30 psi (207 kPa) 5806.3.2.1 Vacuum -level monitoring. A connection shall be provided on the exterior of the vacuum jacket to allow measurement of the pressure within the annu- lar space between the inner and outer vessel The con- nection shall be fitted with a bellows -sealed or diaphragm -type valve equipped with a vacuum gauge tube that is shielded to protect against damage from impact 5806.4 Underground tanks for liquid hydrogen. Under- ground tanks for the storage of liquid hydrogen shall be in accordance with Sections 5806 4 1 through 5806 4 8 3 5806.4.1 Construction. Storage tanks for liquid hydrogen shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Division 1) and shall be vacuum jacketed in accordance with Section 5806 4 8 5806.4.2 Location. Storage tanks shall be located outside in accordance with the following 1 Tanks and associated equipment shall be located with respect to foundations and supports of other structures such that the loads carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the tank 2 The distance from any part of the tank to the nearest wall of a basement, pit, cellar or lot line shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) 3 A minimum distance of 1 foot (305 mm), shell to shell, shall be maintained between underground tanks 5806.4.3 Depth, cover and fill. The tank shall be buried such that the top of the vacuum jacket is covered with not less than 1 foot (305 mm) of earth and with concrete not less than 4 inches (102 mm) thick placed over the earthen cover The concrete shall extend not less than 1 foot (305 mm) horizontally beyond the footprint of the tank in all directions Underground tanks shall be set on firm founda- tions constructed in accordance with the International Building Code and surrounded with not less than 6 inches (152 mm) of noncorrosive men material, such as sand Exception: The vertical extension of the vacuum jacket as required for service connections 5806.4.4 Anchorage and security. Tanks and systems shall be secured against accidental dislodgement in accor- dance with this chapter 5806.4.5 Venting of underground tanks. Vent pipes for underground storage tanks shall be in accordance with Section 5503 3 5806.4.6 Underground liquid hydrogen piping. Under- ground liquid hydrogen piping shall be vacuum jacketed or protected by approved means and designed in accor- dance with Chapter55 5806.4.7 Overfill protection and prevention systems. An approved means or method shall be provided to pre- vent the overfill of all storage tanks 5806.4.8 Vacuum jacket construction. The vacuum jacket shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and shall be designed to withstand the anticipated loading, including loading from vehicular traffic, where applicable Portions of the vacuum jacket installed below grade shall be designed to withstand anticipated soil, seJs- mic and hydrostatic loading 5806.4.8.1 Material. The vacuum jacket shall be con- structed of stainless steel or other approved corrosion - resistant material 5806.4.8.2 Corrosion protection. The vacuum jacket shall be protected by approved or listed corrosion -resis- tant materials or an engineered cathodic protection sys- tem Where cathodic protection is utilized, an approved maintenance schedule shall be established Exposed components shall be inspected not less than twice a year Records of maintenance and inspection events shall be maintained 5806.4.8.3 Vacuum -level monitoring. An approved method shall be provided to indicate loss of vacuum within the vacuum jacket(s) SECTION 5807 METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEMS 5807.1 General requirements. The storage and use of metal hydride storage systems shall be in accordance with Sections 5801, 5803, 5804, 5805 and 5807 Those portions of the sys- tem that are used as a means to store or supply hydrogen shall also comply with Chapters 50 and 53 as applicable 5807.1.1 Classification. The hazard classification of the metal hydride storage system, as required by Section 5001 2 2, shall be based on the hydrogen stored without regard to the metal hydride content 5807.1.2 Listed or approved systems. Metal hydride storage systems shall be listed or approved for the applica- tion and designed in a manner that prevents the addition or removal of the metal hydride by other than the original equipment manufacturer 5807.1.3 Containers, design and construction. Com- pressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 53032 5807.1.4 Service life and inspection of containers. Metal hydride storage system cylinders, containers or tanks shall be inspected, tested and requahfied for service at not less than 5-year intervals 5807.1.5 Marking and labeling. Marking and labeling of cylinders, containers, tanks and systems shall be in accor- dance with Section 5303 4 and Sections 5807 1 5 1 through 5807 1 5 4 5807.1.5.1 System marking. Metal hydride storage systems shall be marked with all of the following 1 Manufacturer's name 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 461 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Qtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo 06 DI AM (PET) pu,rvantto ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 2 Service life indicating the last date the system can be used 3 A unique code or serial number specific to the unit 4 System name or product code that identifies the system by the type of chemistry used in the sys- tem 5 Emergency contact name, telephone number or other contact information 6 Limitations on refilling of containers to include rated charging pressure and capacity 5807.1.5.2 Valve marking. Metal hydride storage sys- tem valves shall be marked with all of the following 1 Manufacturer's name 2 Service life indicating the last date the valve can be used 3 Metal hydride service in which the valve can be used, or a product code that is traceable to this information 5807.1.5.3 Pressure relief device marking. Metal hydride storage system pressure relief devices shall be marked with all of the following 1 Manufacturer's name (52°C) or subambient (low) temperatures unless designed for use under the exposed conditions 5807.1.7 Falling objects. Metal hydride storage systems shall not be placed in areas where they are capable of being damaged by falling objects 5807.1.8 Piping systems. Piping, including tubing, valves, fittings and pressure regulators, serving metal hydride storage systems, shall be maintained gas tight to prevent leakage 5807.1.8.1 Leaking systems. Leaking systems shall be removed from service 5807.1.9 Refilling of containers. The refilling of listed or approved metal hydride storage systems shall be in accor- dance with the listing requirements and manufacturer's instructions 5807.1.9.1 Industrial trucks. The refilling of metal hydride storage systems serving powered industrial trucks shall be in accordance with Section 309 5807.1.9.2 Hydrogen purity. The purity of hydrogen used for the purpose of refilling containers shall be in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer's instructions 5807.1.10 Electrical. Electrical components for metal hydride storage systems shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with NFPA 70 2 Metal hydride service in which the device can be 5807.2 Portable containers or systems. Portable containers used, or a product code that is traceable to this or systems shall comply with Sections 5807 2 1 through information 580722 3 Activation parameters to include temperature, pressure or both 5807.1.5.3.1 Pressure relief devices integral to container valves. The required markings for pres- sure relief devices that are integral components of valves used on cylinders, containers and tanks shall be allowed to be placed on the valve 5807.1.5.4 Pressure vessel markings. Cylinders, con- tainers and tanks used in metal hydride storage systems shall be marked with all of the following 1 Manufacturer's name 2 Design specification to which the vessel was manufactured 3 Authorized body approving the design and initial inspection and test of the vessel 4 Manufacturer's original test date 5 Unique serial number for the vessel 6 Service life identifying the last date the vessel can be used 5807.2.1 Securing containers. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured in accordance with Section 530353 5807.2.1.1 Use on mobile equipment. Where a metal hydride storage system is used on mobile equipment, the equipment shall be designed to restrain containers, cylinders or tanks from dislodgement, slipping or rotat- ing when the equipment is in motion 5807.2.1.2 Motorized equipment. Metal hydride stor- age systems used on motorized equipment, shall be installed in a manner that protects valves, pressure reg- ulators, fittings and controls against accidental impact 5807.2.1.2.1 Protection from damage. Metal hydride storage systems, including cylinders, con- tainers, tanks and fittings, shall not extend beyond the platform of the mobile equipment 5807.2.2 Valves. Valves on containers, cylinders and tanks shall remain closed except when containers are con- nected to closed systems and ready for use 7 System name or product code that identifies the SECTION 5808 system by the type of chemistry used in the sys- HYDROGEN FUEL GAS ROOMS tem 5808.1 General. Where required by this code, hydrogen fuel 5807.1.6 Temperature extremes. Metal hydride storage gas rooms shall be designed and constructed in accordance systems, whether full or partially full, shall not be exposed with Sections 5808 1 through 5808 7 and the International to artificially created high temperatures exceeding 125°F Building Code 462 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C,gbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I (firill RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 5808.2 Location. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall not be located below grade 5808.3 Design and construction. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area in Table 5003 1 1(1) shall be separated from other areas of the building in accordance with Section 509 1 of the Inter- national Building Code 5808.3.1 Pressure control. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall be provided with a ventilation system designed to maintain the room at a negative pressure in relation to surrounding rooms and spaces 5808.3.2 Windows. Operable windows in interior walls shall not be permitted Fixed windows shall be permitted where in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code 5808.4 Exhaust ventilation. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation in accord- ance with the applicable provisions of Section 2311 8 2 5808.5 Gas detection system. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall be provided with a gas detection system that complies with Sections 916, 5808 5 1 and 5808 5 2 5808.5.1 System activation. Activation of a gas detection system alarm shall result in both of the following 1 Initiation of distinct audible and visible alarm sig- nals both inside and outside of the hydrogen fuel gas room 2 Automatic activation of the mechanical exhaust ven- tilation system 5808.5.2 Failure of the gas detection system. Failure of the gas detection system shall automatically activate the mechanical exhaust ventilation system, stop hydrogen generation and cause a trouble signal to sound at an approved location 5808.6 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be pro- vided where required by Section 911 5808.7 Standby power. Mechanical ventilation and gas detection systems shall be connected to a standby power sys- tem in accordance with Section 1203 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 463 I I I I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 464 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 59 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS User note: About this chapter. Chapter 59 addresses general requirements for storage and handling of flammable solids, especially magnesium, how- ever, it is important to note that several other solid materials, including such metals as titanium, zirconium, hafnium, calcium, zinc, sodium, lithium, potassium, sodiunilpotassium alloys, uranium, thorium and plutonium, can be explosion hazards under the right conditions Some of these metals are almost exclusively laboratory materials but because of where they are used, fire service personnel must be trained to handle emergency situations Because uranium, thorium and plutonium are also radioactive materials, they pose more specialized problems for fire service personnel SECTION 5901 GENERAL 5901.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable solids shall be in accordance with this chapter 5901.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 5902 DEFINITIONS 5902.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 FLAMMABLE SOLID. MAGNESIUM. SECTION 5903 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5903.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of flammable solids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5901 5903.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of flammable solids exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter SECTION 5904 STORAGE 5904.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of flammable solids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(1) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter 5904.1.1 Pile size limits and location. Flammable solids stored in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') shall be separated into piles each not larger than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') 5904.1.2 Aisles. Aisle widths between piles shall be not less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater 5904.1.3 Basement storage. Flammable solids shall not be stored in basements 5904.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of flammable sol- ids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter Outdoor storage of magnesium shall be in accordance with Section 5906 5904.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a building, lot hoe, public street, public alley, public way or means of egress A 2-hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations and extending 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance The wall shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the build- ing adjacent to the storage area 5904.2.2 Pile size limits. Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall be separated into piles not larger than 5,000 cubic feet (141 m') each Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than one-half the pile height or 10 feet (3048 mm), wlchever is greater SECTION 5905 USE 5905.1 General. The use of flammable solids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 50031 l(1) or 50031 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter The use of magnesium shall be in accordance with Section 5906 SECTION 5906 MAGNESIUM 5906.1 General. Storage, use, handling and processing of magnesium, including the pure metal and alloys of which the 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 465 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo-by any Ot Party o, AAmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE SOLIDS major part is magnesium, shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and Sections 5906 2 through 5906 5 8 5906.2 Storage of magnesium articles. The storage of mag- nesium shall comply with Sections 5906 2 1 through 590643 5906.2.1 Storage of greater than 50 cubic feet. Magne- sium storage in quantities greater than 50 cubic feet (1 4 m') shall be separated from storage of other materials that are either combustible or in combustible containers by aisles Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than the pile height 5906.2.2 Storage of greater than 1,000 cubic feet. Mag- nesium storage in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') shall be separated into piles not larger than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') each Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than the pile height Such storage shall not be located in nonsprinklered build- ings of Type III, IV or V construction, as defined in the Internahonal Builchng Code 5906.2.3 Storage in combustible containers or within 30 feet of other combustibles. Where in nonsprinklered buildings of Type III, IV or V construction, as defined in the Internahonal Building Code, magnesium shall not be stored in combustible containers or within 30 feet (9144 mm) of other combustibles 5906.2.4 Storage in foundries and processing plants. The size of storage piles of magnesium articles in found- ries and processing plants shall not exceed 1,250 cubic feet (25 m') Piles shall be separated by aisles with a mim- mum width of not less than one-half the pile height 5906.3 Storage of pigs, ingots and billets. The storage of magnesium pigs, ingots and billets shall comply with Sec- tions 5906 3 1 and 5906 3 2 5906.3.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of pigs, ingots and billets shall only be on floors of noncombustible con- struction Piles shall not be larger than 500,000 pounds (226 8 metric tons) each Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than one-half the pile height 5906.3.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of magne- sium pigs, ingots and billets shall be in piles not exceeding 1,000,000 pounds (453 6 metric tons) each Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than one-half the pile height Piles shall be separated from com- bustible materials or buildings on the same or adjoining property by a distance of not less than the height of the nearest pile 5906.4 Storage of fine magnesium scrap. The storage of scrap magnesium shall comply with Sections 5906 4 1 through 5906 4 3 5906.4.1 Separation. Magnesium fines shall be kept sepa- rate from other combustible materials 5906.4.2 Storage of 50 to 1,000 cubic feet Storage of fine magnesium scrap in quantities greater than 50 cubic feet (1 4 m') [six 55-gallon (208 L) steel drums] shall be separated from other occupancies by an open space of not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) or by afire barrier con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Intema- honal Building Code 5906.4.3 Storage of greater than 1,000 cubic feet. Stor- age of fine magnesium scrap in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') shall be separated from all build- ings other than those used for magnesium scrap recovery operations by a distance of not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) 5906.5 Use of magnesium. The use of magnesium shall com- ply with Sections 5906 5 1 through 5906 5 8 5906.5.1 Melting pots. Floors under and around melting pots shall be of noncombustible construction 5906.5.2 Heat -treating ovens. Approved means shall be provided for control of magnesium fires in heat -treating ovens 5906.5.3 Dust collection. Magnesium grinding, buffing and wire -brushing operations, other than rough finishing of castings, shall be provided with approved hoods or enclosures for dust collection that are connected to a liq- uid -precipitation type of separator that converts dust to sludge without contact (in a dry state) with any high-speed moving parts 5906.5.3.1 Duct construction. Connecting ducts or suction tubes shall be completely grounded, as short as possible, and without bends Ducts shall be fabricated and assembled with a smooth interior, with internal lap joints pointing in the direction of airflow and without unused capped side outlets, pockets or other dead-end spaces that allow an accumulation of dust 5906.5.3.2 Independent dust separators. Each machine shall be equipped with an individual dust -sep- arating unit Exceptions: 1 One separator is allowed to serve two dust - producing units on multiunit machines 2 One separator is allowed to serve not more than four portable dust -producing units in a single enclosure or stand 5906.5.4 Power supply interlock. Power supply to machines shall be interlocked with exhaust airflow, and liquid pressure level or flow The interlock shall be designed to shut down the machine it serves when the dust removal or separator system is not operating properly 5906.5.5 Electrical equipment. Electric wiring, fixtures and equipment in the immediate vicinity of and attached to dust -producing machines, including those used in connec- tion with separator equipment, shall be of approved types and shall be approved for use in Class II, Division 1 haz- ardous locations in accordance with NFPA 70 5906.5.6 Grounding. Equipment shall be securely grounded by permanent ground wires in accordance with NFPA 70 5906.5.7 Fire -extinguishing materials. Fire -extinguish - mg materials shall be provided for every operator perform- 466 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER FLAMMABLE SOLIDS ing machining, grinding or other processing operation on magnesium in accordance with either of the folowmg 1 Within 30 feet (9144 mm), a supply of extinguishing materials in an approved container with a hand scoop or shovel for applying the material 2 Within 75 feet (22 860 mm), a portable fire extin- guisher complying with Section 906 All extinguishing materials shall be approved for use on magnesium fires Where extinguishing materials are stored in cabinets or other enclosed areas, the enclosures shall be openable without the use of a key or special knowledge 5906.5.8 Collection of chips, turnings and fines. Chips, turnings and other fine magnesium scrap shall be collected from the pans or spaces under machines and from other places where they collect not less than once each working day Such material shall be placed in a covered, vented steel container and removed to an approved location 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 467 I I I I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 468 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 60 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS User note: About this chapter. Chapter 60 provides requirements to protect occupants, emergency responders and those in the immediate area of the building and facility from short-term, acute hazards associated with a release of, or general exposure to, toxic and highly toxic materials This chapter deals with all three states of toxic and highly toxic materials solids, liquids and gases This code does not address long-term expo- sure effects of these materials, which are addressed by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) SECTION 6001 GENERAL 6001.1 Scope. The storage and use of highly toxic and toxic materials shall comply with this chapter Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 Exceptions: 1 Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003 11 2 Conditions involving pesticides or agricultural prod- ucts as follows 21 Application and release of pesticide, agricul- tural products and materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications when applied in accordance with the manufac- turer's instruction and label directions 22 Transportation of pesticides in compliance with the Federal Hazardous Materials Trans- portation Act and regulations thereunder 23 Storage in dwellings or private garages of pesticides registered by the U S Environ- mental Protection Agency to be utilized in and around the home, garden, pool, spa and patio 6001.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6002 DEFINITIONS 6002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 CONTAINMENT SYSTEM. CONTAINMENT VESSEL. EXCESS FLOW VALVE. HIGHLY TOXIC. OZONE -GAS GENERATOR. PHYSIOLOGICAL WARNING THRESHOLD. REDUCED FLOW VALVE. TOXIC. SECTION 6003 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS 6003.1 Indoor storage and use. The indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic materials shall comply with Sections 6003 1 1 through 6003 1 5 3 6003.1.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 6001 6003.1.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts exceed- ing the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 6001, Sections 6003 1 3 through 6003 1 5 3 and Chapter 50 6003.1.3 Treatment system —highly toxic liquids. Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for processing vapors of highly toxic liquids shall be provided where a spill or accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors at normal temperature and pressure Treatment systems and other processing systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code 6003.1.4 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall comply with Sections 6003 14 1 and 6003 14 2 6003.1.4.1 Floors. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5004 12, floors of storage areas where highly toxic and toxic liquids are stored shall be of liq- uid -tight construction 6003.1.4.2 Separation —highly toxic solids and liq- uids. In addition to the requirements set forth in Sec- tion 5003 9 8, lughly toxic solids and liquids in storage shall be located in approved hazardous material storage 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 469 I I 1 I Co LFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS cabinets or isolated from other hazardous material stor- age by construction in accordance with the Interna- tional Building Code 6003.1.5 Indoor use. Indoor use of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall comply with Sections 6003 1 5 1 through 6003 15 3 6003.1.5.1 Liquid transfer. Highly toxic and toxic liq- uids shall be transferred in accordance with Section 5005 1 10 6003.1.5.2 Exhaust ventilation for open systems. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic liquids used in open systems in accordance with Section 5005 2 1 1 Exception: Liquids that do not generate lughly toxic or toxic fumes, mists or vapors 6003.1.5.3 Exhaust ventilation for closed systems. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic liquids used in closed systems in accordance with Section 5005 2 2 1 Exception: Liquids that do not generate lughly toxic or toxic fumes, mists or vapors 6003.2 Outdoor storage and use. Outdoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic materials shall comply with Sections 6003 2 1 through 6003 2 6 6003.2.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per con- trol area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 6001 6003.2.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts exceed- ing the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 6001 and 6003 2 and Chapter 50 6003.2.3 General outdoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic solids and liquids shall be in accordance with Sections 6003 2 3 1 and 6003 2 3 2 6003.2.3.1 Location. Outdoor storage or use of highly toxic or toxic solids and liquids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways, exit discharges or exterior wall openings A 2-hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage is allowed in lieu of such distance The wall shall either be an inde- pendent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area 6003.2.3.2 Treatment system —highly toxic liquids. Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for processing vapors of highly toxic liquid shall be provided where a spill or accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors at normal tem- perature and pressure (NTP) Treatment systems and other processing systems shall be installed in accor- dance with the International Mechanical Code 6003.2.4 Outdoor storage piles. Outdoor storage piles of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall be separated into piles not larger than 2,500 cubic feet (71 m') Aisle widths between piles shall be not less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater 6003.2.5 Weather protection for highly toxic liquids and solids —outdoor storage or use. Where overhead weather protection is provided for outdoor storage or use of highly toxic liquids or solids, and the weather protec- tion is attached to a building, the storage or use area shall either be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, or storage or use vessels shall be fire resistive Weather pro- tection shall be provided in accordance with Section 5004 13 for storage and Section 5005 3 9 for use 6003.2.6 Outdoor liquid transfer. Highly toxic and toxic liquids shall be transferred in accordance with Section 5005 1 10 SECTION 6004 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC COMPRESSED GASES 6004.1 General. The storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall comply with this section 6004.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor storage and use of lughly toxic and toxic compressed gases in certain occupancies shall be subject to the limitations contained in Sections 6004 1 1 1 through 6004 1 1 3 6004.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Group A, E, I or U occupancies Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0 566 m') at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods 6004.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in Group R occupancies 6004.1.1.3 Offices, retail sales and classrooms. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Group B, F, M or S occupancies Exception: In classrooms of Group B occupancies, cylinders with a capacity not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0 566 m') at NTP are allowed in gas cabinets or fume hoods 6004.1.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets containing highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with Section 5003 8 6 and the following requirements The average ventilation velocity at the face of gas cabinet access ports or windows shall be not less than 200 feet per mmute (1 02 m/s) with not less 470 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. 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AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS than 150 feet per minute (0 76 m/s) at any point of the access port or window 2 Gas cabinets shall be connected to an exhaust sys- tem 3 Gas cabinets shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area 4 The maximum number of cylinders located in a sin- gle gas cabinet shall not exceed three, except that cabinets containing cylinders not exceeding 1 pound (0 454 kg) net contents are allowed to contain up to 100 cylinders 5 Gas cabinets required by Section 6004 2 or 6004 3 shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprin- kler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Alternative fire-extmguislung systems shall not be used 6004.1.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures containing highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with Section 5003 8 5 and the following require- ments 1 The average ventilation velocity at the face of the enclosure shall be not less than 200 feet per minute (1 02 m/s) with not less than 150 feet per minute (0 76 m/s) 2 Exhausted enclosures shall be connected to an exhaust system 3 Exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area 4 Exhausted enclosures required by Section 6004 2 or 6004 3 shall be equipped with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Alternative fire -extinguishing systems shall not be used 6004.2 Indoor storage and use. The indoor storage and use of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall be in accor- dance with Sections 6004 2 1 through 6004 2 2 10 3 6004.2.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be as set forth in Sections 6004 2 1 1 through 6004 2 1 3 6004.2.1.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The indoor stor- age or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001 and 6004 1 6004.2.1.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The indoor stor- age or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(2) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 6001, 6004 1, 6004 2 and Chapter 50 6004.2.1.3 Ozone gas generators. The indoor use of ozone gas -generating equipment shall be in accordance with Section 6005 6004.2.2 General indoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accor- dance with Sections 6004 2 2 1 through 6004 2 2 10 3 6004.2.2.1 Cylinder and tank location. Cylinders shall be located within gas cabinets, exhausted enclo- sures or gas rooms Portable and stationary tanks shall be located within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures 6004.2.2.2 Ventilated areas. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area 6004.2.2.3 Leaking cylinders and tanks. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided to handle leaking cylinders, containers or tanks Exceptions: 1 Where cylinders, containers or tanks are located within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures 2 Where approved containment vessels or con- tainment systems are provided in accordance with all of the following 21 Containment vessels or containment systems shall be capable of fully con- taining or term mating a release 22 Trained personnel shall be available at an approved location 23 Containment vessels or containment systems shall be capable of being transported to the leaking cylinder, container or tank 6004.2.2.3.1 Location. Gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures shall be located in gas rooms and con- nected to an exhaust system 6004.2.2.4 Local exhaust for portable tanks. A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture leaks from portable tanks The local exhaust shall con- sist of portable ducts or collection systems designed to be applied to the site of a leak in a valve or fitting on the tank The local exhaust system shall be located in a gas room Exhaust shall be directed to a treatment sys- tem in accordance with Section 6004 2 2 7 6004.2.2.5 Piping and controls —stationary tanks. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 2 2, pip- ing and controls on stationary tanks shall comply with the following requirements 1 Pressure relief devices shall be vented to a treat- ment system designed in accordance with Section 6004227 Exception: Pressure relief devices on outdoor tanks provided exclusively for relieving pres- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 471 I 1 1 1 CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS sure due to fire exposure are not required to be vented to a treatment system provided that 1 The material in the tank is not flammable 2 The tank is not located in a diked area with other tanks containing combustible materials 3 The tank is located not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from combustible materials or structures or is shielded by afire bar- ner complying with Section 60043211 2 Filling or dispensing connections shall be pro- vided with a means of local exhaust Such exhaust shall be designed to capture fumes and vapors The exhaust shall be directed to a treat- ment system in accordance with Section 6004227 3 Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on all tank mlet or outlet connections Exceptions: 1 Inlet connections designed to prevent backflow 2 Pressure relief devices 6004.2.2.6 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003 8 4 and both of the following require - in ents 1 The exhaust ventilation from gas rooms shall be directed to an exhaust system 2 Gas rooms shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system Alternative fire - extinguishing systems shall not be used 6004.2.2.7 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventila- tion from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 6004 2 2 4 and 6004 2 2 5 shall be directed to a treat- ment system The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004 2 2 7 1 through 6004 2 2 7 5 and Section 510 of the Interna- honal Mechamcal Code Exceptions: 1 Highly toxic and toxic gases —storage A treatment system is not required for cylinders, containers and tanks in storage where all of the following controls are provided 1 1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas- tight outlet plugs or caps 1 2 Handwheel-operated valves have han- dles secured to prevent movement 1 3 Approved containment vessels or con- tainment systems are provided in accordance with Section 6004 2 2 3 2 Toxic gasesuseTreatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772 kg) water capacity where a gas detection system complying with Section 6004 2 2 10 and listed or approved automatic -closing fall - safe valves are provided The gas detection system shall have a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes Automatic -closing fall - safe valves shall be located immediately adja- cent to cylinder valves and shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas sensor monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, venti- lated enclosure or gas room 6004.2.2.7.1 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing, contain- ing neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the contents of the largest single vessel of com- pressed gas Where a total containment system is used, the system shall be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the sys- tem when it reaches equilibrium 6004.2.2.7.2 Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum allowable dis- charge concentrations of the gas to one-half immedi- ate by dangerous to life and health (IDLH) at the point of discharge to the atmosphere Where more than one gas is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst -case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all compressed gases stored or used 6004.2.2.7.3 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst -case release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest vessel utilized The entire contents of the largest compressed gas vessel shall be con- sidered 6004.2.2.7.4 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of release for the compressed gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank Where multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maxi- mum flow rate of release for valves or fittings with the highest flow rate shall be indicated Where lique- fied compressed gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for computation purposes Flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute (cfin/min) (m'/s) of gas at normal temperature and pressure (NTP). 6004.2.2.7.5 Portable tanks and cylinders. The maximum flow rate of release for portable tanks and cylinders shall be calculated based on the total release from the cylinder or tank within the time specified in Table 6004 2 2 7 5 Where portable 4m 472 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 1 1 Copyright Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(Dtyof PnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 1s. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S ( I 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m Athsodomo- by any Ot party o, AAmboemamhoossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS E* tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst -case release shall be determmed by the maximum achiev- able flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or compressed gas supplier Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the valve manufacturer to indicate the maximum design flow rate Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under normal tempera- ture and pressure. TABLE 6004.2.2.7.5 RATE OF RELEASE FOR CYLINDERS AND PORTABLE TANKS VESSEL TYPE NONLIOUEFIED (minutes) LIQUEFIED (minutes) Commners 5 30 Portable tanks 40 240 6004.2.2.8 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following systems in accordance with Section 604 1 Exhaust ventilation system 2 Treatment system 3 Gas detection system 4 Smoke detection system 5 Temperature control system 6 Fire alarm system 7 Emergency alarm system 6004.2.2.8.1 Fail-safe engineered systems. Emer- gency power shall not be required for mechanical exhaust ventilation, treatment systems and tempera- ture control systems where approved fail-safe engi- neered systems are installed 6004.2.2.9 Automatic fire detection system —highly toxic compressed gases. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in rooms or areas where highly toxic compressed gases are stored or used Activation of the detection system shall sound a local alarm The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907 6004.2.2.10 Gas detection system. A gas detection sys- tem complying with Section 916 shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling lnnit of the gas for which detection is provided The sys- tem shall be capable of monitoring the discharge from the treatment system at or below one-half the IDLH limit and shall initiate a response in accordance with Sections 6004 2 2 10 1 through 6004 2 2 10 3 if the gas detection alarm is activated Exception: A gas detection system is not required for toxic gases when the physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted PEL for the gas 6004.2.2.10.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short- term hazard condition is detected The alarm shall be both audible and visible and shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where gas is detected The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms Exception: Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station is not required where not more than one cylinder of highly toxic or toxic gas is stored 6004.2.2.10.2 Shut off of gas supply. The gas - detection system shall automatically close the shut- off valve at the source on gas supply piping and tub- ing related to the system being monitored for whichever gas is detected Exception: Automatic shutdown is not required for reactors utilized for the production of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases where such reac- tors are 1 Operated at pressures less than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 4 kPa) 2 Constantly attended 3 Provided with emergency shutoff valves I that have ready access 6004.2.2.10.3 Valve closure. Automatic closure of shutoff valves shall be in accordance with the fol- lowing 1 Where the gas -detection sampling point miti- atmg the gas detection system alarm is within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure, the shut- off valve in the gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure for the specific gas detected shall automatically close 2 Where the gas -detection sampling point miti- atmg the gas detection system alarm is within a gas room and compressed gas containers are not in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures, the shutoff valves on all gas lines for the spe- cific gas detected shall automatically close 3 Where the gas -detection sampling point miti- atmg the gas detection system alarm is within a piping distribution manifold enclosure, the shutoff valve for the compressed container of specific gas detected supplying the manifold shall automatically close Exception: Where the gas -detection sampling point initiating the gas -detection system alarm is at a use location or within a gas valve enclosure of a branch line downstream of a piping distribu- tion manifold, the shutoff valve in the gas valve enclosure for the branch line located in the piping distribution manifold enclosure shall automati- cally close 6004.3 Outdoor storage and use. The outdoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004 3 1 through 6004 3 4 6004.3.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the outdoor storage and use of highly toxic and 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 473 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS toxic compressed gases shall be as set forth in Sections 6004 3 1 1 through 6004 3 1 3 6004.3.1.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quan- tity per control area set forth inTable 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 6001 6004.3.1.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 6001 and 6004 3 and Chapter 50 6004.3.1.3 Ozone gas generators. The outdoor use of ozone gas -generating equipment shall be in accordance with Section 6005 6004.3.2 General outdoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the outdoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accor- dance with Sections 6004 3 2 1 through 6004 3 2 4 6004.3.2.1 Location. Outdoor storage or use of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall be located in accordance with Sections 6004 3 2 1 1 through 60043213 Exception: Compressed gases located in gas cabi- nets complying with Sections 5003 8 6 and 6004 1 2 and located 5 feet (1524 mm) or more from build- ings and 25 feet (7620 mm) or more from an exit discharge 6004.3.2.1.1 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage or use of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall not be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of a lot line, public street, public alley, public way, exit discharge or building not associated with the manufacture or distribution of such gases, unless all of the following conditions are met 1 Storage is shielded by a 2-hour fire barrier that interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure 2 The 2-hour fire barrier shall be located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from any exposure 3 The 2-hour fire barrier shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree (1 57 rad) directions, or three sides with con- necting angles of approximately 135 degrees (2 36 rad) 6004.3.2.1.2 Openings in exposed buildings. Where the storage or use area is located closer than 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a building not associated with the manufacture or distribution of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases, openings into a building other than for piping are not allowed above the height of the top of the 2-hour fire barrier or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally from the storage area whether or not shielded by afire barrier 6004.3.2.1.3 Air intakes. The storage or use area shall not be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of air intakes 6004.3.2.2 Leaking cylinders and tanks. The require- ments of Section 6004 2 2 3 shall apply to outdoor cyl- inders and tanks Gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures shall be located within or immediately adja- cent to outdoor storage or use areas 6004.3.2.3 Local exhaust for portable tanks. Local exhaust for outdoor portable tanks shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 6004224 6004.3.2.4 Piping and controls —stationary tanks. Piping and controls for outdoor stationary tanks shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Sec- tion 6004 2 2 5 6004.3.3 Outdoor storage weather protection for porta- ble tanks and cylinders. Weather protection in accor- dance with Section 5004 13 shall be provided for portable tanks and cylinders located outdoors and not within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures The storage area shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required where 1 All materials under the weather protection struc- ture, including hazardous materials and the con- tainers in which they are stored, are non- combustible 2 The weather protection structure is located not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from combustible materials or structures or is separated from such materials or structures using afire barrier com- plying with Section 6004 3 2 1 1 6004.3.4 Outdoor use of cylinders, containers and por- table tanks. Cylinders, containers and portable tanks in outdoor use shall be located in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures and shall comply with Sections 6004 3 4 1 through 6004 3 4 3 6004.3.4.1 Treatment systems. The treatment system requirements set forth in Section 6004 2 2 7 shall apply to highly toxic or toxic gases located outdoors 6004.3.4.2 Emergency power. The requirements for emergency power set forth in Section 6004 2 2 8 shall apply to highly toxic or toxic gases located outdoors 6004.3.4.3 Gas detection system. The gas detection system requirements set forth in Section 6004 2 2 10 shall apply to highly toxic or toxic gases located out- doors 474 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S ( I 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS SECTION 6005 OZONE GAS GENERATORS 6005.1 Scope. Ozone gas generators having a maximum ozone -generating capacity of 0 5 pound (0 23 kg) or more over a 24-hour period shall be in accordance with Sections 6005 2 through 6005 6 Exceptions: 1 Ozone -generating equipment used in Group R-3 occupancies 2 Ozone -generating equipment where used in Group H-5 occupancies where in compliance with Chapters 27 and 50 and the other provisions in this chapter for lughly toxic gases 6005.2 Design. Ozone gas generators shall be designed, fab- ricated and tested in accordance with NEMA 250 6005.3 Location. Ozone generators shall be located in approved cabinets or ozone generator rooms in accordance with Section 6005 3 1 or 6005 3 2 Exception: An ozone gas generator within an approved pressure vessel where located outside of buildings 6005.3.1 Cabinets. Ozone cabinets shall be constructed of approved materials and compatible with ozone Cabinets shall display an approved sign stating OZONE GAS GENERATORHIGHLYTOXICOXIDIZER Cabinets shall be braced for seismic activity in accor- dance with the International Building Code Cabinets shall be mechanically ventilated in accor- dance with the International Mechanical Code with not less than six air changes per hour The average velocity of ventilation at makeup air open- ings with cabinet doors closed shall be not less than 200 feet per minute (1 02 m/s) 6005.3.2 Ozone gas generator rooms. Ozone gas genera- tor rooms shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the International Mechanical Code with not less than six air changes per hour Ozone gas generator rooms shall be equipped with a gas detection system complying with Section 916 that will shut off the generator and sound a local alarm when concentrations above the permissible exposure hmit (PEL) occur Ozone gas generator rooms shall not be normally occu- pied, and such rooms shall be kept free of combustible and hazardous material storage Room access doors shall dis- play an approved sign stating OZONE GAS GENERA- TOR —HIGHLY TOXICOXIDIZER 6005.4 Piping, valves and fittings. Piping, valves, fittings and related components used to convey ozone shall be in accordance with Sections 6005 4 1 through 6005 4 3 6005.4.1 Piping. Piping shall be welded stainless steel piping or tubing Exceptions: 1 Double -walled piping 2 Piping, valves, fittings and related components located in exhausted enclosures 6005.4.2 Materials. Materials shall be compatible with ozone and shall be rated for the design operating pres- sures 6005.4.3 Identification. Piping shall be identified with the following OZONE GASHIGHLY TOXICOXI- DIZER 6005.5 Automatic shutdown. Ozone gas generators shall be designed to shut down automatically under the following conditions 1 When the dissolved ozone concentration in the water being treated is above saturation when measured at the point where the water is exposed to the atmosphere 2 When the process using generated ozone is shut down 3 Failure of the ventilation system for the cabinet or ozone generator room 4 Failure of the gas detection system in an ozone gas gen- erator room 6005.6 Manual shutdown. Manual shutdown controls shall be provided at the generator and, where in a room, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the main exit or exit access door 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 475 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 476 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I RR I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 61 provides requirements for the safe handling, storing and use of LP -gas to reduce the possibility of dam- age to containers, accidental releases of LP -gas, and exposure of flammable concentrations of LP -gas to ignition sources LP -gas (notably propane) is well-known as a camping fuel for cooking, lighting, heating and refrigerating and also remains a popular standby fuel supply for auxiliary generators, as well as being widely used as an alternative motor vehicle fuel Its characteristic as a clean -burning fuel has resulted in the addition of propane dispensers to service stations throughout the country Dispensing LP -gas into motor vehicles is addressed by Chapter 23 SECTION 6101 GENERAL 6101.1 Scope. Storage, handling and transportation of lique- fied petroleum gas (LP -gas) and the installation of LP -gas equipment pertinent to systems for such uses shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 58 Properties of LP -gases shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of NFPA 58 6101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105 6 and 105 7 Distributors shall not fill an LP -gas container for which a permit is required unless a permit for installation has been issued for that location by the fire code official 6101.3 Construction documents. Where a single LP -gas container is more than 2,000 gallons (7570 L) in water capac- ity or the aggregate water capacity of LP -gas containers is more than 4,000 gallons (15 140 L), the installer shall submit construction documents for such installation SECTION 6102 DEFINITIONS 6102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LP -gas). LP -GAS CONTAINER. SECTION 6103 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 6103.1 General. LP -gas equipment shall be installed in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 58, except as otherwise provided in this chapter 6103.2 Use of LP -gas containers in buildings. The use of LP -gas containers in buildings shall be in accordance with Sections 6103 2 1 and 6103 2 2 6103.2.1 Portable containers. Portable LP -gas contain- ers, as defined in NFPA 58, shall not be used in buildings except as specified in NFPA 58 and Sections 6103 2 1 1 through 6103 2 1 7 6103.2.1.1 Use in basement, pit or similar location. LP -gas containers shall not be used in a basement, pit or similar location where heavier -than -au gas might collect LP -gas containers shall not be used in an above -grade underfloor space or basement unless such location is provided with an approved means of ventila- tion Exception: Use with self-contained torch assem- blies in accordance with Section 6103 2 1 6 6103.2.1.2 Construction and temporary heating. Portable LP -gas containers are allowed to be used in buildings or areas of buildings undergoing construction or for temporary heating as set forth in Sections 6 22 4, 6 22 5 and 6 22 8 of NFPA 58 6103.2.1.3 Group F occupancies. In Group F occu- pancies, portable LP -gas containers are allowed to be used to supply quantities necessary for processing, research or experimentation Where manifolded, the aggregate water capacity of such containers shall not exceed 735 pounds (334 kg) per manifold Where mul- tiple manifolds of such containers are present in the same room, each manifold shall be separated from other manifolds by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) 6103.2.1.4 Research and experimentation. In Group I occupancies and laboratories for educational use in Group B and E occupancies, portable LP -gas containers are allowed to be used for research and experimenta- tion Such containers shall not be used in classrooms Such containers shall not exceed a 50-pound (23 kg) water capacity in occupancies used for educational pur- poses and shall not exceed a 12-pound (5 kg) water capacity in occupancies used for institutional purposes Where more than one such container is present in the same room, each container shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) 6103.2.1.5 Demonstration uses. Portable LP -gas con- tainers are allowed to be used temporarily for demon- strations and public exhibitions Such containers shall not exceed a water capacity of 12 pounds (5 kg) Where 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 477 I I1 I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LEA Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAod,Ao,,m AtO, good,Ao- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES more than one such container is present in the same room, each container shall be separated from other con- tainers by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) 6103.2.1.6 Use with self-contained torch assemblies. Portable LP -gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved self-contained torch assemblies or similar appliances Such containers shall not exceed a water capacity of 2 7 pounds (1 2 kg) 6103.2.1.7 Use for food preparation. Where approved, listed LP -gas commercial food service appli- ances are allowed to be used for food -preparation within restaurants and in attended commercial food - catering operations in accordance with the Interna- tional Fuel Gas Code, the International Mechanical Code and NFPA 58 6103.2.2 Industrial vehicles and floor maintenance machines. LP -gas containers on industrial vehicles and floor maintenance machines shall comply with Sections 11 13 and 11 14 of NFPA 58 6103.3 Location of equipment and piping. Equipment and piping shall not be installed in locations where such equip- ment and piping is prohibited by the International Fuel Gas Code SECTION 6104 LOCATION OF LP -GAS CONTAINERS 6104.1 General. The storage and handling of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance of related equipment shall com- ply with NFPA 58 and be subject to the approval of the fire code official, except as provided in this chapter 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily popu- lated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY]. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consid- eration of special features such as topographical condi- tions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to bwldmgs, capacity of proposed LP -gas containers, degree of fire pro- tection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department 6104.3 Container location. LP -gas containers shall be located with respect to buildings and lot lines of adjoining property that can be built upon, in accordance with Table 61043 6104.3.1 Installation on roof prohibited. LP -gas con- tainers used in stationary installations shall not be located on the roofs of buildings 6104.3.2 Special hazards. LP -gas containers shall be located with respect to special hazards including, but not lmn- ited to, above -ground flammable or combustible liquid tanks, oxygen or gaseous hydrogen containers, flooding or electric power Imes as specified in Section 6 5 3 of NFPA 58 6104.4 Multiple LP -gas container installations. Multiple LP -gas container installations with a total water storage capacity of more than 180,000 gallons (681 300 L) [150,000- gallon (567 750 L) LP -gas capacity] shall be subdivided into groups containing not more than 180,000 gallons (681 300 L) in each group Such groups shall be separated by a distance of not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm), unless the containers are protected in accordance with one of the following 1 Mounded in an approved manner 2 Protected with approved insulation on areas that are sub]ectto impingement of ignited gas from pipelines or other leakage 3 Protected by fire walls of approved construction 4 Protected by an approved system for application of water as specified in Table 6 5 1 2 of NFPA 58 5 Protected by other approved means Where one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall be not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between LP -gas container groups SECTION 6105 PROHIBITED USE OF LP -GAS 6105.1 Nonapproved equipment. LP -gas shall not be used for the purpose of operating devices or equipment unless such device or equipment is approved for use with LP -gas 6105.2 Release to the atmosphere. LP -gas shall not be released to the atmosphere, except in accordance with Section 7 3 of NFPA 58 SECTION 6106 DISPENSING AND OVERFILLING 6106.1 Attendants. Dispensing of LP -gas shall be performed by a qualified attendant 6106.2 Overfilling. LP -gas containers shall not be filled or maintained with LP -gas in excess of either the volume deter- mmed using the fixed liquid -level gauge installed in accor- dance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with Section 5 9 5 of NFPA 58 or the weight determined by the required percentage of the water capacity marked on the container Portable LP -gas containers shall not be refilled unless equipped with an overfilling prevention device (OPD) where required by Section 5 9 3 of NFPA 58 6106.3 Dispensing locations. The point of transfer of LP -gas from one LP -gas container to another shall be separated from exposures as specified in NFPA 58 SECTION 6107 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEVICES 6107.1 Safety devices. Safety devices on LP -gas containers, equipment and systems shall not be tampered with or made ineffective 6107.2 Smoking and other sources of ignition. "No Smok- ing" signs complying with Section 310 shall be posted where 478 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° SI CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to I( [ 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.mAt6sodomo-by any Ot Party o,AAmboema Romsd Mgle— oolyo, and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES required by the fire code official. Smoking within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a point of transfer, while filling operations are in progress at LP -gas containers or vehicles, shall be prohib- ited Control of other sources of ignition shall comply with Chapter 3 of this code and Section 6 25 of NFPA 58 6107.3 Clearance to combustibles. Weeds, grass, brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from LP -gas tanks or containers 6107.4 Protecting containers from vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 58 SECTION 6108 FIRE PROTECTION 6108.1 General. Fire protection shall be provided for instal- lations having LP -gas storage containers with a water capac- ity of more than 4,000 gallons (15 140 L), as required by Section 6 29 of NFPA 58 6108.2 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish- ers complying with Section 906 shall be provided as specified in NFPA 58 TABLE 6104.3 LOCATION OF LP -GAS CONTAINERS MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN LP -GAS CONTAINERS AND BUILDINGS, PUBLIC WAYS9 OR LOT LINES OF ADJOINING LP -GAS CONTAINER CAPACITY PROPERTY THAT CAN BE BUILT UPON MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN LP -GAS CONTAINERSb Mounded or underground Above -ground (water gallons) (feet) LP -gas containers' LP -gas containersb (feet) (feet) Less than 125` ° 10 5' None 125 to 250 10 10 None 251 to 500 10 10 3 501 to 2,000 10 25' f 3 2,001 to 30,000 50 50 5 30,001 to 70,000 50 75 (0 25 of sum of diameters of 70,001 to 90,000 50 100 adjacent LP -gas comamers) 90,001 to 120,000 50 125 For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 gallon = 3 785 L a Minimum distance for underground LP -gas containers shall be measured from the pressure relief device and the filling or liquid -level gauge vent connection at the container, except that all parts of an underground LP -gas container shall be not less than 10 feet from a building or lot line of adjoining property that can be built upon b For other than installations in which the overhanging structure is 50 feet or more above the relief -valve discharge outlet In applying the distance between buildings and ASME LP -gas containers with awater capacity of 125 gallons or more, not less than 50 percent of this horizontal distance shall also apply to all portions of the building that project more than 5 feet from the building wall and that are higher than the relief valve discharge outlet This horizontal distance shall be measured from a point determined by projecting the outside edge of such overhanging structure vertically downward to grade or other level on which the LP -gas container is installed Distances to the building wall shall be not less than those prescribed in this table c Where underground multicontamer installations are composed of individual LP -gas containers having a water capacity of 125 gallons or more, such containers shall be installed so as to provide access at their ends or sides to facilitate working with cranes or hoists d At a consumer site, if the aggregate water capacity of a multiple -container installation, comprised of individual LP -gas containers having a water capacity of less than 125 gallons, is 500 gallons or more, the minimum distance shall comply with the appropriate portion of this table, applying the aggregate capacity rather than the capacity per LP -gas container If more than one such installation is made, each installation shall be separated from other installations by not less than 25 feet Minimum distances between LP -gas containers need not be applied e The following shall apply to above -ground containers installed alongside buildings 1 LP -gas containers of less than a 125-gallon water capacity are al lowed without a separation distance where in compliance with Items 2, 3 and 4 2 Department of Transportation (DOTn) specification LP -gas containers shall be located and installed so that the discharge from the container pressure relief device is not less than 3 feet horizontally from building openings below the level of such discharge and shall not be beneath buildings unless the space is well ventilated to the outside and is not enclosed for more than 50 percent of its perimeter The discharge from LP -gas container pressure relief devices shall be located not less than 5 feet from exterior sources of ignition, openings into direct -vent (sealed combustion system) appliances or mechanical ventilation air intakes 3 ASME LP -gas containers of less than a 125-gallon water capacity shall be located and installed such thatthe discharge from pressure relief devices shall not terminate in or beneath buildings and shall be located not less than 5 feet horizontally from building openings below the level of such discharge and not less than 5 feet from exterior sources of ignition, openings into direct vent (sealed combustion system) appliances, or mechanical ventilation air intakes 4 The filling connection and the vent from liquid -level gauges on either DOTn or ASMELP-gas containers filled at the point of installation shall be not less than 10 feet from exterior sources of ignition, openings into direct vent (sealed combustion system) appliances or mechanical ventilation air intakes f This distance is allowed to be reduced to not less than 10 feetfor a single LP -gas container of 1,200-gallon water capacity or less, provided that such container is not less than 25 feet from other LP -gas containers of more than 125-gallon water capacity g Above -ground LP -gas containers with a water capacity of 2,000 gallons or less shall be separated from public ways by a distance of not less than 5 feet Containers with awater capacity greater than 2,000 gallons shall be separated from public ways in accordance with this table 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 479 I I 1 I CArynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 sir AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES SECTION 6109 STORAGE OF PORTABLE LP -GAS CONTAINERS AWAITING USE OR RESALE 6109.1 General. Storage of portable LP -gas containers of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) or less, whether filled, partially filled or empty, at consumer sites or distribution points, and for resale by dealers or resellers shall comply with Sections 6109 2 through 6109 15 1 Exceptions: 1 LP -gas containers that have not previously been in LP -gas service 2 LP -gas containers at distribution plants 3 LP -gas containers at consumer sites or distribution points, which are connected for use 6109.2 Exposure hazards. LP -gas containers in storage shall be located in a manner that minimizes exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage or tampering 6109.3 Position. LP -gas containers in storage having mdivid- ual water capacity greater than 2 7 pounds (1 2 kg) [nominal 1-pound (0 454 kg) LP -gas capacity] shall be positioned with the pressure relief valve in direct communication with the vapor space of the container 6109.4 Separation from means of egress. LP -gas containers stored in buildings in accordance with Sections 6109 9 and 6109 11 shall not be located near exit access doors, exits, stairways or in areas normally used, or intended to be used, as a means of egress. 6109.5 Quantity. Empty LP -gas containers that have been in LP -gas service shall be considered as full containers for the purpose of determining the maximum quantities of LP -gas allowed in Sections 6109 9 and 6109 11 6109.6 Storage on roofs. LP -gas containers that are not con- nected for use shall not be stored on roofs 6109.7 Storage in basement, pit or similar location. LP -gas containers shall not be stored in a basement, pit or similar location where heavier-than-air gas might collect LP -gas containers shall not be stored in above -grade underfloor spaces or basements unless such location is provided with an approved means of ventilation Exception: Department of Transportation (DOTn) specifi- cation cylinders with a maximum water capacity of 27 pounds (1 2 kg) for use in completely self-contained hand torches and similar applications The quantity of LP -gas shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg) 6109.8 Protection of valves on LP -gas containers in stor- age. LP -gas DOT cylinder valves shall be protected by screw -on -type caps or collars that shall be securely in place on all containers stored regardless of whether they are full, partially full or empty Container and tank outlet valves shall be closed or plugged 6109.9 Storage within buildings open to the public. Department of Transportation (DOTn) specification cylinders with maximum water capacity of 2 7 pounds (1 2 kg) used in completely self-contained hand torches and similar applica- tions are allowed to be stored or displayed in a building open to the public The quantity of LP -gas shall not exceed 200 pounds (91 kg) except as provided in Section 6109 11 6109.10 Storage within buildings not open to the public. The maximum quantity allowed in one storage location in buildings not open to the public, such as industrial buildings, shall not exceed a water capacity of 735 pounds (334 kg) [nominal 300 pounds (136 kg) of LP -gas] Where additional storage locations are required on the same floor within the same building, they shall be separated by not less than 300 feet (91 440 mm) Storage beyond these limitations shall comply with Section 6109 11 6109.10.1 Quantifies on equipment and vehicles. LP - gas containers carried as part of service equipment on highway mobile vehicles need not be considered in the total storage capacity in Section 6109 10, provided that such vehicles are stored in private garages and do not carry more than three LP -gas containers with a total aggregate LP -gas capacity not exceeding 100 pounds (45 4 kg) per velucle LP -gas container valves shall be closed 6109.11 Storage within rooms used for gas manufactur- ing. Storage within bwldmgs or rooms used for gas manufac- turing, gas storage, gas -air mixing and vaporization, and compressors not associated with liquid transfer shall comply with Sections 6109 11 1 and 6109 11 2 6109.11.1 Quantity limits. The maximum quantity of LP - gas shall be 10,000 pounds (4540 kg) 6109.11.2 Construction. The construction of such build- ings and rooms shall comply with requirements for Group H occupancies in the International Builckng Code, Chap- ter 10 of NFPA 58 and both of the following 1 Adequate vents shall be provided to the outside at both top and bottom, located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from building openings 2 The entire area shall be classified for the purposes of ignition source control in accordance with Section 6 25 of NFPA 58 6109.12 Location of storage outside of buildings. Storage outside of buildings of LP -gas containers awaiting use, resale or part of a cylinder exchange program shall be located in accordance with Table 6109 12 6109.13 Protection of containers. LP -gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering Vehicle impact protection shall be pro- vided as required by Section 6107 4 Exception: Vehicle impact protection shall not be required for protection of LP -gas containers where the containers are kept in lockable, ventilated cabinets of metal construction 6109.14 Alternative location and protection of storage. Where the provisions of Sections 6109 12 and 6109 13 are impractical at construction sites, or at buildings or structures undergoing major renovation or repairs, the storage of con- tainers shall be as required by the fire code official 6109.15 LP -gas cylinder exchange for resale. In addition to other applicable requirements of this chapter, facilities oper- 480 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAod,Ao,, m At y good,Ao- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD,,MN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES ating LP -gas cylinder exchange stations that are open to the public shall comply with the following requirements 1 Cylinders shall be secured in a lockable, ventilated metal cabinet or other approved enclosure 2 Cylinders shall be available only by authorized person- nel or by use of an automated exchange system in accordance with Section 6109 15 1 3 A sign shall be posted on the entry door of the business operating the cylinder exchange stating "DO NOT BRING LP -GAS CYLINDERS INTO THE BUILD- ING" or similar approved wording 4 An emergency contact information sign shall be posted within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the cylinder storage cabi- net The content, lettering, size, color and location of the required sign shall be as required by the fire code official 6109.15.1 Automated cylinder exchange stations. Cyl- inder exchange stations that include an automated vending system for exchanging cylinders shall comply with the fol- lowing additional requirements 1 The vending system shall only permit access to a single cylinder per individual transaction 2 Cabinets storing cylinders shall be designed such that cylinders can only be placed inside when they are oriented in the upright position 3 Devices operating door releases for access to stored cylinders shall be permitted to be pneumatic, mechanical or electrically powered 4 Electrical equipment inside of or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of a cabinet storing cylinders, including but not limited to electronics associated with vending opera- tions, shall comply with the requirements for Class I, Division 2 equipment in accordance with NFPA 70 5 A manual override control shall be permitted for use by authorized personnel On newly installed cylin- der exchange stations, the vending system shall not be capable of returning to automatic operation after a manual override until the system has been inspected and reset by authorized personnel 6 Inspections shall be conducted by authorized per- sonnel to verify that all cylinders are secured, access doors are closed and the station has no visible dam- age or obvious defects that necessitate placing the station out of service The frequency of inspections shall be as specified by the fire code official SECTION 6110 LP -GAS CONTAINERS NOT IN SERVICE 6110.1 Temporarily out of service. LP -gas containers whose use has been temporarily discontinued shall comply with all of the following 1 Be disconnected from appliance piping 2 Have LP -gas container outlets, except relief valves, closed or plugged 3 Be positioned with the relief valve in direct communi- cation with the LP -gas container vapor space 6110.2 Permanently out of service. LP -gas containers to be placed permanently out of service shall be removed from the site SECTION 6111 PARKING AND GARAGING OF LP -GAS TANK VEHICLES 6111.1 General. Parking of LP -gas tank vehicles shall com- ply with Sections 6111 2 and 6111 3 Exception: In cases of accident, breakdown or other emergencies, LP -gas tank vehicles are allowed to be parked and left unattended at any location while the opera- tor is obtaining assistance 6111.2 Unattended parking. The unattended parking of LP - gas tank vehicle shall be in accordance with Sections 6111 2 1 and 61112 2 6111.2.1 Near residential, educational and institutional occupancies and other high -risk areas. LP -gas tank vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time on resi- dential streets or within 500 feet (152 m) of a residential area, apartment or hotel complex, educational facility, hospital or care facility Tank vehicles shall not be left TABLE 6109.12 SEPARATION FROM EXPOSURES OF LP -GAS CONTAINERS AWAITING USE, RESALE OR EXCHANGE STORED OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE FROM STORED LP -GAS CYLINDERS TO (feet): QUANTITY OF Nearest important Line of adjoining property occupied Doorway or Doorway or Motor LP -GAS STORED building or group of by schools, places of religious LP -gas opening to a opening to a Combustible vehicle (pounds) buildings or line of worship, hospitals, athletic fields or dispensing building with two building with materials fuel adjoining property that other points of public gathering; station or more means of one means of dispenser may be built upon busy thoroughfares; or sidewalks egress egress 720 or less 0 0 5 5 10 10 20 721-2,500 0 10 10 5 10 10 20 2,501-6,000 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 6,001-10,000 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 Over 10,000 25 25 25 25 25 10 20 For SI 1 foot — 304 8 min, 1 pound — 0 454 kg 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 481 I I 1 I CopyRght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Tbodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody opyncg and Nyodwg L-ARISed ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES unattended at any other place that would, in the opinion of the fire code official, pose an extreme life hazard 6111.2.2 Durations exceeding 1 hour. LP -gas tank velu- cles parked at any one point for longer than 1 hour shall be located as follows 1 Off public streets, highways, public avenues or pub- lic alleys 2 Inside of a bulk plant 3 At other approved locations not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from buildings other than those approved for the storage or servicing of such vehi- cles 6111.3 Garaging. Garaging of LP -gas tank vehicles shall be as specified in NFPA 58 Vehicles with LP -gas fuel systems are allowed to be stored or serviced in garages as specified in Section 11 16 of NFPA 58 482 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firill ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 62 ORGANIC PEROXIDES User note: About this chapter., Chapter 62 addresses the hazards associated with the storage, handling and use of organic peroxides and is intended to manage the fire and oxidation hazards of organic peroxides by preventing their uncontrolled release These chemicals possess the charac- teristics of flammable or combustible liquids and are also strong oxidizers This unusual combination of properties requires special storage and handling precautions to prevent uncontrolled release, contamination, hazardous chemical reactions, fires or explosions The require- ments of this chapter pertain to industrial applications in which significant quantities of organic peroxides are stored or used, however, smaller quantities of organic peroxides still pose a significant hazard and, therefore, must be stored and used in accordance with the applicable provi- sions of this chapter and Chapter 50 SECTION 6201 GENERAL 6201.1 Scope. The storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 50 Unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under con- ditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 56 6201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required for organic perox- ides as set forth in Section 105 6 SECTION 6202 DEFINITION 6202.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 ORGANIC PEROXIDE. Class I. Class II. Class III. Class IV. Class V. Unclassified detonable. SECTION 6203 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6203.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6201 and 6203 6203.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor storage and use of organic per- oxides shall be in accordance with Sections 6203 1 1 1 through 6203 1 1 4 6203.1.1.1 Group A, E,I or U occupancies. In Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following 1 Unclassified detonable and Class I organic perox- ides shall be stored in hazardous materials stor- age cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6203.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Unclassified deton- able and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used within Group R occupancies 6203.1.1.3 Group B, F, M or S occupancies. Unclas- sified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, or retail sales areas of Group B, F, M or S occupancies 6203.1.1.4 Classrooms. In classrooms in Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class 1 organic peroxides shall be stored in accor- dance with the following 1 Unclassified detonable and Class 1 organic per- oxides shall be stored in hazardous materials stor- age cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6203.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter SECTION 6204 STORAGE 6204.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(1) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter Indoor storage of unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping con- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 483 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ORGANIC PEROXIDES tamers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 56 6204.1.1 Detached storage. Storage of organic peroxides shall be in detached buildings where required by Section 5003 82 6204.1.2 Distance from detached buildings to expo- sures. In addition to the requirements of the International Building Code, detached storage buildings for Class I, II, III, IV and V organic peroxides shall be located in accor- dance with Table 6204 1 2 Detached buildings contain- ing quantities of unclassified detonable organic peroxides in excess of those set forth in Table 5003 8 2 shall be located in accordance with Table 5604 5 2(1) 6204.1.3 Liquid -tight floor. In addition to the require- ments of Section 5004 12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid -tight construction 6204.1.4 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 9 4, electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic perox- ides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations 6204.1.5 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907 shall be provided in rooms or areas where Class I, II or III organic peroxides are stored Activation of the smoke detection system shall sound a local alarm Exception: A smoke detection system shall not be required in detached storage buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire -extinguish - mg system complying with Chapter 9 6204.1.6 Maximum quantities. Maximum allowable quantities per building in a mixed occupancy building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003 8 2 Maximum allowable quantities per building in a detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 6204 1 2 6204.1.7 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangements for orgamc peroxides shall be in accordance with Table 6204 1 7 and shall comply with all of the following 1 Containers and packages in storage areas shall be closed 2 Bulk storage shall not be in piles or bins 3 A minimum 2-foot (610 mm) clear space shall be maintained between storage and unmsulated metal walls 4 Fifty -five -gallon (208 L) drums shall not be stored more than one drum high 6204.1.8 Location in building. The storage of Class I or II organic peroxides shall be on the ground floor Class III organic peroxides shall not be stored in basements TABLE 6204.1.2 ORGANIC PEROXIDES —DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES FROM DETACHED STORAGE BUILDINGS OR OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS MAXIMUM STORAGE QUANTITY (POUNDS) AT MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE ORGANIC PEROXIDE CLASS Distance to buildings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress Distance between individual detached storage buildings or individual outdoor storage areas 50 feet 100 feet 150 feet 20 feet 75 feet 100 feet I 2,000 20,000 175,000 2,000 20,000 175,000 II 100,000 200,000 No Limit 100,000' No Limit No Limit III 200,000 No Limit No Limit 200,000' No Limit No Limit IV No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit V No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit For SI 1 foot = 304 8 mm, 1 pound = 0 454 kg a Where the amount of organic peroxide stored exceeds this amount, the minimum separation shall be 50 feet TABLE 6204.1.7 STORAGE OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES ORGANIC PILE CONFIGURATION MAXIMUM QUANTITY PEROXIDE CLASS Maximum width (feet) Maximum height (feet) Minimum distance to next pile (feet) Minimum distance to walls (feet) PER BUILDING I 6 8 4' 4° Note c II 10 8 4' 4° Note c III 10 8 4' 4° Note c IV 16 10 3' d 4° No Requirement V No Requirement No Requirement No Requirement No Requirement No Requirement For SI 1 foot =3048 min a Not less than one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 feet shall divide the storage area b Distance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 feet c See Table 6204 1 2 for maximum quantities d The distance shall be not less than one-half the pile height 484 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 ITHR(Arynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Namb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, amo 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1,® Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No fwNs TAodamoam At6sodamo-by any Ot Party o,Axmboem aOod Mglo— o,IAo, and Nyodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGRE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER ORGANIC PEROXIDES 6204.1.9 Contamination. Organic peroxides shall be stored in their original DOTn shipping containers Organic peroxides shall be stored in a manner to prevent contami- nation 6204.1.10 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be provided with explosion con- trol in accordance with Section 911 6204.1.11 Standby power. Standby power shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 1203 for the following systems used to protect Class I and unclassified detonable organic peroxide 1 Exhaust ventilation system 2 Treatment system 3 Smoke detection system 4 Temperature control system 5 Fire alarm system 6 Emergency alarm system 6204.1.11.1 Fail-safe engineered systems. Standby power shall not be required for mechanical exhaust ventilation, treatment systems and temperature control systems where approved fail-safe engineered systems are installed 6204.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of organic perox- ides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter 6204.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Table 6204 12 6204.2.2 Electrical wiring and equipment In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 9 4, electrical wiring and equipment in outdoor storage areas containing unclassified detonable, Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations 6204.2.3 Maximum quantifies. Maximum quantities of organic peroxides in outdoor storage shall be in accor- dance with Table 6204 1 2 6204.2.4 Storage arrangement Storage arrangements shall be in accordance with Table 6204 17 6204.2.5 Separation. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 9 8, outdoor storage areas for organic perox- ides in amounts exceeding those specified in Table 5003 8 2 shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous material storage SECTION 6205 USE 6205.1 General. The use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 50031 l(1) or 500311(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 485 I I1 I CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 486 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 63 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 63 addresses the hazards associated with solid, liquid, gaseous and cryogenic fluid oxidizing materials, includ- ing oxygen in home use, and establishes criteria for their safe storage and protection in indoor and outdoor storage facilities, minimizing the potential for uncontrolled releases and contact with fuel sources Although oxidizers themselves do not burn, they pose unique fire hazards because of their ability to support combustion by breaking down and giving off oxygen SECTION 6301 GENERAL 6301.1 Scope. The storage and use of oxidizing materials shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 50 Oxi- dizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 Oxidizing cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55 Exceptions: 1 Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003 11 2 Bulk oxygen systems at industrial and institutional consumer sites shall be in accordance with NFPA 55 3 Liquid oxygen stored or used in home health care in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies in accordance with Section 6306 6301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6302 DEFINITIONS 6302.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2 BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM. LIQUID OXYGEN AMBULATORY CONTAINER. LIQUID OXYGEN HOME CARE CONTAINER. OXIDIZER. Class 4. Class 3. Class 2. Class 1. OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUID. OXIDIZING GAS. SECTION 6303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6303.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of oxidizing materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6301 and 6303 Oxi- dizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 6303.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor storage and use of oxidizing materials shall be in accordance with Sections 6303 1 1 1 through 6303 1 1 3 6303.1.1.1 Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers. The storage and use of Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall comply with Sections 63031111 through 63031114 6303.1.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. In Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in accordance with the following 1 Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6303.1.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used within Group R occupancies 6303.1.1.1.3 Offices and retail sales areas. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in offices or retail sales areas of Group B, F, M or S occupancies 6303.1.1.1.4 Classrooms. In classrooms of Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in accordance with the following 1 Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6303.1.1.2 Class 3 liquid and solid oxidizers. Not more than 220 pounds (99 kg) of solid or 22 gallons (83 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is allowed in storage and use where such materials are necessary for maintenance 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 487 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS purposes or operation of equipment The oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in an approved in anner 6303.1.1.3 Oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders of nonliquefied compressed gases not exceeding a capac- ity of 250 cubic feet (7 m') or liquefied compressed gases not exceeding a capacity of 46 pounds (21 kg) each used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Group A, E, I or R occupancies or in offices in Group B occupancies The aggregate quantities of gases used for mainte- nance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area listed in Table 5003 1 1(1) Medical gas systems and medical gas supply cylin- ders shall also be in accordance with Section 5306 6303.1.2 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying oxidizing gases shall be provided with approved manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves that can be activated at each point of use and at each source 6303.1.2.1 Shutoff at source. A manual or automatic fail-safe emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on supply piping at the cylinder or bulk source Manual or automatic cylinder valves are allowed to be used as the required emergency shutoff valve where the source of supply is limited to unmanifolded cylinder sources 6303.1.2.2 Shutoff at point of use. A manual or automatic emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on the supply piping at the point of use or at a point where the equipment using the gas is connected to the supply system 6303.1.3 Ignition source control. Ignition sources in areas containing oxidizing gases shall be controlled in accordance with Section 5003 7 6303.2 Class 1 oxidizer storage configuration. The storage configuration of Class 1 liquid and solid oxidizers shall be as set forth in Table 6303 2 SECTION 6304 STORAGE 6304.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of oxidizing materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(1) shall be in accor- dance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004 and this chapter 6304.1.1 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class 4 liquid or solid oxidizers shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with Section 911 6304.1.2 Automatic sprinkler system. The automatic sprinkler system for oxidizer storage shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 400 6304.1.3 Liquid -fight floor. In addition to Section 5004 12, floors of storage areas for liquid and solid oxidiz- ers shall be of liquid -tight construction 6304.1.4 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907 shall be installed in liquid and solid oxidizer storage areas Activation of the smoke detection system shall sound a local alarm Exception: Detached storage buildings protected by an approved automatic fire-extmguislung system 6304.1.5 Storage conditions. The maximum quantity of oxidizers per building in storage buildings shall not exceed those quantities set forth in Tables 6304 1 5(1) through 6304 1 5(3) The storage configuration for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be as set forth in Table 6303 2 and Tables 6304 1 5(1) through 6304 1 5(3) Class 2 oxidizers shall not be stored in basements except where such storage is in stationary tanks Class 3 and 4 oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maxi- mum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Sec- tion 5003 1 shall be stored on the ground floor only TABLE 6303.2 STORAGE OF CLASS 1 OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS STORAGE CONFIGURATION LIMITS (feet) Piles Maximum width 24 Maximum height 20 Maximum distance to aisle 12 Minimum distance to next pile' 4 Minimum distance to wall SID 2 Maximum quantity per pile 200 tons Maximum quantity per building No Limit For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 ton = 0 907185 metric ton a The minimum aisle width shall be equal to the pile height, but not less than 4 feet and not greater than 8 feet b There shall not be a minimum distance from the pile to awall for amounts less than 9,000 pounds TABLE 6304.1.5(1) STORAGE OF CLASS 2 OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS LIMITS STORAGE CONFIGURATION Control Group H Detached area occupancy storage storage storage Piles Maximum width 16 feet 25 feet 25 feet Maximum height Note a Note a Note a Maximum distance to aisle 8 feet 12 feet 12 feet Minimum distance to next pile Note b Note b Note b 2 feet 2 feet` 2 feet` Minimum distance to walls Maximum quantity per pile MAQ 100 tons 1 100 tons Maximum quantity per building MAQ 2000 tons I No Limit For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 pound = 0 454 kg, 1 ton = 0 907185 metric ton a Maximum storage height in nonspnnklered buidlmgs is limited to 6 feet In spnnklered buildings see NFPA 400 for storage heights based on ceiling sprinkler protection b The minimum aisle width shall be equal to the pile height, but not less than 4 feet and not greater than 8 feet c For protection level and detached storage under 4,500 pounds, there shall not be a minimum separation distance between the pile and anywall 488 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I Copyaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1 TITIRR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomo,, m AtOy goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —o,IA oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER PRO RED VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS TABLE 6304.1.5(2) STORAGE OF CLASS 3 OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS LIMITS STORAGE CONFIGURATION Control Group H Detached area occupancy storage storage storage Piles Maximum width 12 feet 16 feet 20 feet Maximum height Note a Note a Note a Maximum distance to aisle 8 feet 10 feet 10 feet Mimmum distance to next pile Note IF Note IF Note IF Mimmum distance to walls 4 feet 4 feet` 4 feet` Maximum quantity per pile NA 30 tons 100 tons Maximum quantity per building MAQ 1200 tons No Limit For SI 1 foot= 304 8 mm, 1 pound— 0 454 kg, 1 ton — 0 907185 metric ton a Maximum storage height in nonspnnklered buildings is limited to 6 feet In spnnklered buildings see NFPA 400 for storage heights based on ceiling sprinkler protection b The minimum aisle width shall be equal to the pile height, but not less than 4 feet and notgreater than 8 feet c For protection level and detached storage under 2,300 pounds, there shall notbe a minimum separation distance between the pile and any wall TABLE 6304.1.5(3) STORAGE OF CLASS 4 OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS STORAGE CONFIGURATION LIMITS (feet) Piles Maximum length 10 Maximum width 4 Maximum height 8 Mimmum distance to next pile 8 Maximum quantity per building No Limit For SI 1 foot — 304 8 mm 6304.1.6 Separation of Class 4 oxidizers from other materials. In addition to the requirements in Section 5003 9 8, Class 4 oxidizer liquids and solids shall be sepa- rated from other hazardous materials by not less than a 1- hour fire barrier or stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets 6304.1.7 Contamination. Liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored on or against combustible surfaces Liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in a manner to prevent contammation 6304.1.8 Detached storage. Storage of liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in detached buildings where required by Section 5003 8 2 6304.1.8.1 Separation distance. Detached storage buildings for Class 4 oxidizer liquids and solids shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous materials storage 6304.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of oxidizing mate- rials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area set forth in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter Oxidizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 6304.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures for oxidiz- ing gases. Outdoor storage areas for oxidizing gases shall be located in accordance with Table 6304 2 1 6304.2.1.1 Oxidizing cryogenic fluids. Outdoor stor- age areas for oxidizing cryogenic fluids shall be located in accordance with Chapter 55 6304.2.2 Storage configuration for liquid and solid oxi- dizers. Storage configuration for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in accordance with Table 6303 2 and Tables 6304 1 5(1) through 6304 1 5(3) 6304.2.3 Storage configuration for oxidizing gases. Storage configuration for oxidizing gases shall be in accordance with Table 6304 2 1 SECTION 6305 USE 6305.1 Scope. The use of oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(1) or 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter Oxidizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 SECTION 6306 LIQUID OXYGEN IN HOME HEALTH CARE 6306.1 General. The storage and use of liquid oxygen (LOX) in home health care in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies shall comply with Sections 6306 2 through 6306 6, or shall be stored and used accordance with Chapter 50 TABLE 6304.2.1 OXIDIZER GASES —DISTANCE FROM STORAGE TO EXPOSURES' QUANTITY OF GAS STORED DISTANCE TO A BUILDING NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE (cubic feet at NTP) MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION OF OXIDIZING GASES OR DISTANCE BETWEEN STORAGE AREAS (feet) PUBLIC WAY OR LOT LINE THAT CAN BE BUILT UPON (feet) 0 — 50,000 5 5 50,001 — 100,000 10 10 100,001 or greater 15 10 For SI 1 foot= 304 8 aim, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m' a The minimum required distances shall not apply where fire barriers without openings or penetrations having a minimum fire -resistance rating of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and the exposure The configuration of the fire barrier shall be designed to allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumulation of hazardous gas concentrations 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 489 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod) O,do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 06 DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.mfwih¢goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho d Mglo—oily oTygand Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 6306.2 Information and instructions to be provided. The seller of liquid oxygen shall provide the user with mforma- tion in written form that includes, but is not limited to, the following 1 Manufacturer's instructions and labeling for safe stor- age and use of the containers 2 Locating containers away from ignition sources, exits, electrical hazards and high -temperature devices in accordance with Section 6306 3 3 3 Restraint of containers to prevent falling in accordance with Section 6306 3 4 4 Requirements for handling containers in accordance with Section 6306 3 5 5 Safeguards for refilling containers in accordance with Section 6306 3 6 6 Signage requirements in accordance with Section 63066 6306.3 Liquid oxygen home care containers. Containers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall be in accordance with Sections 6306 3 1 through 6306 3 6 3 6306.3.1 Maximum individual container capacity. Liq- uid oxygen home care containers shall not exceed an indi- vidual capacity of 15 8 gallons (60 L) in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies Contain- ers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall also be stored, used and filled in accordance with Section 6306 and Sections 5503 1 and 5503 2 6306.3.2 Manufacturer's instructions and labeling. Containers shall be stored, used and operated in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions and labeling 6306.3.3 Locating containers. Containers shall not be located in areas where any of the following conditions exist 1 They can be overturned due to operation of a door 2 They are in the direct path of egress 3 They are subject to falling objects 4 They can become part of an electrical circuit 5 Open flames and high -temperature devices can cause a hazard 6306.3.4 Restraining containers. Liquid oxygen home care containers shall be restrained while in storage or use to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity Containers shall be restrained by one of the fol- lowing methods 1 Restraining containers to a fixed object with one or more restraints 2 Restraining containers within a framework, stand or assembly designed to secure the container 3 Restraining containers by locating a container against two points of contact such as the walls of a comer of a room or a wall and a secure fumislung or object such as a desk 6306.3.5 Container handling. Containers shall be han- dled by use of a cart or hand truck designed for such use Exceptions 1 Liquid oxygen home care containers equipped with a roller base 2 Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed to be hand carried 6306.3.6 Filling of containers. The filling of containers shall be in accordance with Sections 6306 3 6 1 through 6306363 6306.3.6.1 Filling location. Liquid oxygen home care containers and ambulatory containers shall be filled outdoors Exception: Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed to be filled indoors where the supply container is specifically designed for filling such containers and written instructions are provided by the container manufacturer 6306.3.6.2 Incompatible surfaces. A drip pan compat- ible with liquid oxygen shall be provided under home care container fill and vent connections during the fill - mg process in order to protect against liquid oxygen spillage from coming into contact with combustible surfaces, including asphalt 6306.3.6.3 Open flames and high -temperature devices. The use of open flames and lugh-temperature devices shall be in accordance with Section 5003 7 2 6306.4 Maximum aggregate quantity. The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in storage and in use in each dwelling unit shall be 31 6 gallons (120 L) Exceptions: 1 The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in Group I-4 occupancies shall be limited by the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table 5003 1 l(1) 2 Where individual sleeping rooms are separated from the remainder of the dwelling unit by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code, and horizontal assem- blies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, having a minimum fire -resistance rating of 1 hour, the maxi- mum aggregate quantity per dwelling unit shall be increased to allow not more than 31 6 gallons (120 L) of liquid oxygen per sleeping room 6306.5 Smoking prohibited. Smoking shall be prohibited in rooms or areas where liquid oxygen is in use 6306.6 Signs. Warning signs for occupancies using home health care liquid oxygen shall be in accordance with Sec- tions 6306 6 1 and 6306 6 2 6306.6.1 No smoking sign. A sign stating "OXYGEN NO SMOKING" shall be posted in each room or area where liquid oxygen containers are stored, used or filled 6306.6.2 Premises signage. Where required by the fire code official, each dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall have 490 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill 1 1 CCopyright@ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mgle —ooly oTylog and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS an approved sign indicating that the unit contains liquid oxygen home care containers 6306.7 Fire department notification. Where required by the fire code official, the liquid oxygen seller shall notify the fire department of the locations of liquid oxygen home care con- tainers 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 491 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,d—od om).(DbyofIF—d—od) O,do, N=b¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—tto ( Lie Ag,,—aRt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 492 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S ( " I I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 64 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS User note: About this chapter. Chapter 64 regulates the hazards associated with pyrophoric materials, which are capable of spontaneously igniting in the air at or below a temperature of 130°F (54°C) Manypyrophoric materials also pose severe flammability or reactivity hazards This chapter addresses only the hazards associated with pyrophoric materials Materials that pose multiple hazards must conform to the requirements of this code with respect to all hazards SECTION 6401 GENERAL 6401.1 Scope. The storage and use of pyrophoric materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 6401.2 Permits. Pennits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6402 DEFINITION 6402.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 PYROPHORIC. SECTION 6403 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6403.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of pyro- phonc materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6401 and 6403 6403.1.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying pyrophoric gases shall be provided with approved manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves that can be activated at each point of use and at each source 6403.1.1.1 Shutoff at source. An automatic emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on supply piping at the cylinder or bulk source The shutoff valve shall be operated by a remotely located manually activated shutdown control located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from the source of supply Manual or automatic cylinder valves are allowed to be used as the required emergency shutoff valve where the source of supply is limited to unmanifolded cylinder sources 6403.1.1.2 Shutoff at point of use. A manual or auto- matic emergency shutoff valve shall be installed on the supply piping at the point of use or at a point where the equipment using the gas is connected to the supply sys- tem 6403.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of pyro- phonc materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allow- able quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter SECTION 6404 STORAGE 6404.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of pyrophoric materi- als in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1), shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004 and this chap- ter The storage of silane gas, and gas mixtures with a silane concentration of 1 37 percent or more by volume, shall be in accordance with CGA G-13 6404.1.1 Liquid -tight floor. In addition to the require- ments of Section 5004 12, floors of storage areas contain- ing pyrophoric liquids shall be of liquid -tight construction 6404.1.2 Pyrophoric solids and liquids. Storage of pyro- phonc solids and liquids shall be limited to a maximum area of 100 square feet (9 3 m) per pile Storage shall not exceed 5 feet (1524 mm) in height Individual containers shall not be stacked Aisles between storage piles shall be not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width Individual tanks or containers shall not exceed 500 gal- lons (1893 L) incapacity 6404.1.3 Pyrophoric gases. Storage of pyrophoric gases shall be in detached buildings where required by Section 5003 82 6404.1.4 Separation from incompatible materials. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003 9 8, indoor storage of pyrophoric materials shall be isolated from incompatible hazardous materials by 1-hour fire barriers 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 493 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER PYROPHORIC MATERIALS with openings protected in accordance with the Interna- tional Building Code Exception: Storage in approved hazardous materials storage cabinets constructed in accordance with Section 5003 87 6404.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of pyrophoric materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5004, and this chapter The storage of Silane gas, and gas mixtures with a Silane concentration of 1 37 percent or more by volume, shall be in accordance with CGA G-13 6404.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures. The sepa- ration of pyrophoric solids, liquids and gases from build- ings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress shall be in accordance with the following 1 Solids and liquids Two times the separation required by Chapter 57 for Class IB flammable liq- uids 2 Gases The location and maximum amount of pyro- phone gas per storage area shall be in accordance with Table 6404 2 1 6404.2.2 Weather protection. Where overhead construc- tion is provided for sheltering outdoor storage areas of pyrophoric materials, the storage areas shall be provided with approved automatic fire -extinguishing system protec- tion SECTION 6405 USE 6405.1 General. The use of pyrophoric materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 50031 l(1) or 50031 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter 6405.2 Weather protection. Where overhead construction is provided for sheltering of outdoor use areas of pyrophoric materials, the use areas shall be provided with approved auto- matic fire -extinguishing system protection 6405.3 Silane gas. The use of Silane gas, and gas mixtures with a Silane concentration of 137 percent or more by vol- ume, shall be in accordance with CGA G-13 TABLE 6404.2.1 PYROPHORIC GASES —DISTANCE FROM STORAGE TO EXPOSURES' MINIMUM MINIMUM DISTANCE MINIMUMDISTANCE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO BUILDINGS ON THE SAME PROPERTY MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER DISTANCE TO LOT LINES OF TO PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC Nonrated Two-hour Four-hour STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PROPERTY THAT ALLEYS OR PUBLIC construction or construction and no construction and no (cubic fee[) STORAGE AREAS CAN BE BUILT UPON WAYS openings within openings within openings within (feet) (feet) (feet) 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 250 5 25 5 5 0 0 2,500 10 50 10 10 5 0 7,500 20 100 20 20 10 0 For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m' a The minimum required distances shall be reduced to 5 feet where protective structures having a minimum fire resistance of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the container and the exposure The protective structure shall be not less than 5 feet from the exposure The configuration of the protective structure shall allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumulation of hazardous gas concentrations 494 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I TTRR(Aryaght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to I I ( 1 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoam Athsodomo-by any Ot Party o[AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo— o,IAo, and Nyodwg L-IRISAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTIO N IS A VIOLATION OP THE FED ERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. ANDREJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 65 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 65 addresses the significant hazards associated with pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics, which are the most dangerous and unstable of all plastic compounds The chemically bound oxygen in their structure permits them to burn vigorously in the absence of atmospheric oxygen at a rate 15 times greater than comparable common combustibles Strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, helps to reduce the hazards associated with pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics in a fire or other emergencies SECTION 6501 GENERAL 6501.1 Scope. Tlus chapter shall apply to the storage and handling of plastic substances, materials or compounds with cellulose nitrate as a base, by whatever name known, in the form of blocks, sheets, tubes or fabricated shapes Cellulose nitrate motion picture film shall comply with the requirements of Section 306 6501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6502 DEFINITIONS 6502.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the mean- ings ascribed to them as defined therein SECTION 6503 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6503.1 Displays. Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic articles are allowed to be placed on tables not more than 3 feet (914 mm) wide and 10 feet (3048 mm) long Tables shall be spaced not less than 3 feet (914 mm) apart Where articles are displayed on counters, they shall be arranged in a like man- ner 6503.2 Space under tables. Spaces underneath tables shall be kept free from storage of any kind and accumulation of paper, refuse and other combustible material 6503.3 Location. Sales or display tables shall be so located that in the event of a fire at the table, the table will not inter- fere with free means of egress from the room in not less than one direction 6503.4 Lighting. Lighting shall not be located directly above cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material, unless provided with a suitable guard to prevent heated particles from falling SECTION 6504 STORAGE AND HANDLING 6504.1 Raw material. Raw cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plas- tic material in a Group F building shall be stored and handled in accordance with Sections 6504 1 1 through 6504 1 7 6504.1.1 Storage of incoming material. Where raw material in excess of 25 pounds (I I kg) is received in a building or fire area, an approved vented cabinet or approved vented vault equipped with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system shall be provided for the storage of material 6504.1.2 Capacity limitations. Cabinets in any one work- room shall not contain more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of raw material Each cabinet shall not contain more than 500 pounds (227 kg) Each compartment shall not contain more than 250 pounds (114 kg) 6504.1.3 Storage of additional material. Raw material in excess of that allowed by Section 6504 12 shall be kept in vented vaults not exceeding 1,500-cuble-foot capacity (43 m') of total vault space, and with approved construction, venting and sprinkler protection 6504.1.4 Heat sources. Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plas- tic shall not be stored within 2 feet (610 mm) of heat -pro- ducing appliances, steam pipes, radiators or chimneys 6504.1.5 Accumulation of material. In factories manu- facturing articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics, approved sprinklered and vented cabinets, vaults or stor- age rooms shall be provided to prevent the accumulation in workrooms of raw stock in process or finished articles 6504.1.6 Operators. In workrooms of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic factories, operators shall not be sta- tioned closer together than 3 feet (914 mm), and the amount of material per operator shall not exceed one shift's supply and shall be limited to the capacity of three tote boxes, including material awaiting removal or use 6504.1.7 Waste material. Waste cellulose nitrate (pyrox- ylm) plastic materials such as shavings, clups, turnings, sawdust, edgings and trimmings shall be kept under water in metal receptacles until removed from the premises 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 495 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdmho d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS 6504.2 Fire protection. The manufacture or storage of arti- cles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall be located in a building or portion thereof equipped throughout with an approved automatic spnnkler system in accordance with Section 903311 6504.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall not be located in rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in excess of 25 pounds (11 kg) is handled or stored 6504.4 Heating. Rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyrox- ylin) plastic is handled or stored shall be heated by low-pres- sure steam or hot water radiators 496 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE COMM " ' CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv O,,eOo,dA od om),(Dt, of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, s Ag,e^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomo,, oALM,, peodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle—ooly-,and ,yodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 66 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 66 addresses the hazards of unstable (reactive) liquid and solid materials as well as unstable (reactive) com- pressed gases In addition to their unstable reactivity, these materials may pose other hazards, such as toxicity, corrosivity, explosivity, flam- mability or oxidizing potential This chapter, however, is intended to address those materials whose primary hazard is unstable reactivity Materials that pose multiple hazards must conform to the requirements of the code with respect to all hazards Strict compliance with the pro- visions of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, helps to reduce the exposure hazards associated with unstable (reactive) materials in a fire or other emergency SECTION 6601 GENERAL 6601.1 Scope. The storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Com- pressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 Exceptions: 1 Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003 11 2 Detonable unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 56 6601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6602 DEFINITION 6602.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIAL. Class 4. Class 3. Class 2. Class 1. SECTION 6603 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6603.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. Quantities of unstable (reactive) materials not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area shall be in accordance with Sections 6603 1 1 through 6603 1 2 5 6603.1.1 General. The storage and use of unstable (reac- tive) materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6601 and 6603 6603.1.2 Limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in accordance with Sections 6603 12 1 through 6603 1 2 5 6603.1.2.1 Group A, E,I or U occupancies. In Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in accor- dance with the following 1 Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in hazardous material storage cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 The hazardous material storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6603.1.2.2 Group R occupancies. Class 3 and 4 unsta- ble (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used within Group R occupancies 6603.1.2.3 Group M occupancies. Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in retail sales portions of Group M occupancies 6603.1.2.4 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Group B, F, M or S occupancies 6603.1.2.5 Classrooms. In classrooms in Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in accordance with the following 1 Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in hazardous material storage cabinets complying with Section 5003 8 7 2 The hazardous material storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6603.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chap- ter 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 497 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS SECTION 6604 STORAGE 6604.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated m Table 5003 1 l(1) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter In addition, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) detonable materials shall be stored in accordance with the International Building Code requirements for explosives 6604.1.1 Detached storage. Storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in detached buildings where required in Section 5003 8 2 6604.1.2 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class 3 or 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with Section 911 6604.1.3 Liquid -tight floor. In addition to Section 5004 12, floors of storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid -tight construction 6604.1.4 Storage configuration. Unstable (reactive) materials stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14 m') shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14 m') Aisle width shall be not less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), wlchever is greater Exception: Materials stored in tanks 6604.1.5 Location in building. Unstable (reactive) mate- rials shall not be stored in basements 6604.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of unstable (reac- tive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter 6604.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures Class 4 and 3 (detonable) materials. Outdoor storage of Class 4 or 3 (detonable) unstable (reactive) material shall be in accordance with Table 5604 5 2(2) The number of pounds of material listed in the table shall be the net weight of the material present Alternatively, the number of pounds of material shall be based on a trinitrotoluene (TNT) equiva- lent weight 6604.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures Class 3 (deflagratable) materials. Outdoor storage of deflagrat- able Class 3 unstable (reactive) materials shall be in accor- dance with Table 5604 5 2(3) The number of pounds of material listed shall be the net weight of the material pres- ent 6604.2.3 Distance from storage to exposures Class 2 and 1 materials. Outdoor storage of Class 2 or 1 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings not associated with the manufac- ture or distribution of such materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress The minimum required distance shall not apply where fire bar- ners without openings or penetrations having a minimum fire -resistance rating of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and the exposure The fire barrier shall either be an independent structure or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area 6604.2.4 Storage configuration. Piles of unstable (reac- tive) materials shall not exceed 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') 6604.2.5 Aisle widths. Aisle widths between piles shall be not less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater SECTION 6605 USE 6605.1 General. The use of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable guanhty per con- trol area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(1) or 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter 498 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREEME NT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTER 67 WATER -REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS User note: About this chapter., Chapter 67 addresses the hazards associated with water -reactive materials that are solid or liquid at normal tempera- tures and pressures In addition to their water reactivity, these materials may pose a wide range of other hazards, such as toxicity, flammabil- ity, corrosiveness or oxidizing potential This chapter addresses only those materials whose primary hazard is water reactivity Materials that pose multiple hazards must conform to the requJrements of this code with respect to all hazards Strict compliance with the requirements of this chapter, along with proper housekeeping and storage arrangements, helps to reduce the exposure to hazards associated with water - reactive materials in a fire or other emergency SECTION 6701 GENERAL 6701.1 Scope. The storage and use of water -reactive solids and liquids shall be in accordance with this chapter Exceptions: 1 Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003 11 2 Detonable water -reactive solids and liquids shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 56 6701.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sec- tion 105 6 SECTION 6702 DEFINITION 6702.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter WATER -REACTIVE MATERIAL. Class 3. Class 2. Class 1. SECTION 6703 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6703.1 Quantifies not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of water - reactive solids and liquids in amounts not exceeding the max- imum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Sec- tion 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6701 and 6703 6703.2 Quantifies exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of water - reactive solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maxi- mum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003 1 shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chap- ter SECTION 6704 STORAGE 6704.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of water -reactive sol- ids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1), shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter 6704.1.1 Detached storage. Storage of water -reactive sol- ids and liquids shall be in detached buildings where required by Section 5003 8 2 6704.1.2 Liquid -tight floor. In addition to the provisions of Section 5004 12, floors in storage areas for water -reac- tive solids and liquids shall be of liquid -tight construction 6704.1.3 Waterproof room. Rooms or areas used for the storage of water -reactive solids and liquids shall be con- structed in a manner that resists the penetration of water through the use of waterproof materials Piping carrying water for other than approved automatic sprinkler systems shall not be within such rooms or areas 6704.1.4 Water -fight containers. Where Class 3 water - reactive solids and liquids are stored in areas equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the materials shall be stored in closed water -tight containers 6704.1.5 Storage configuration. Water -reactive solids and liquids stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14 m') shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14 m') Aisle widths between piles shall be not less than the height of the pile or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater Exception: Water -reactive solids and liquids stored in tanks Class 2 water -reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements unless such materials are stored in closed water -tight containers or tanks Class 3 water -reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements Class 2 or 3 water -reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored with flammable liquids 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 499 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817D201 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER WATER -REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS 6704.1.6 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class 2 or 3 water -reactive solids and liquids shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with Section 911 6704.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of water -reactive solids and liquids in quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter 6704.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of water -reactive sol- ids and liquids shall be within tanks or closed water -tight containers and shall be in accordance with Sections 6704 2 2 through 6704 2 5 6704.2.2 Class 3 distance to exposures. Outdoor storage of Class 3 water -reactive solids and liquids shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of buildings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress 6704.2.3 Class 2 distance to exposures. Outdoor storage of Class 2 water -reactive solids and liquids shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress A 2-hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations, and extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such distance The wall shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area 6704.2.4 Storage conditions. Class 3 water -reactive sol- ids and liquids shall be limited to piles not greater than 500 cubic feet (14 m') Class 2 water -reactive solids and liquids shall be lim- ited to piles not greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m') Aisle widths between piles shall be not less than one- half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater 6704.2.5 Containment. Secondary containment shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 500422 SECTION 6705 USE 6705.1 General. The use of water -reactive solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003 1 l(1) or 5003 1 1(3) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter 500 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER CHAPTERS 68 through 79 RESERVED 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 501 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6 Nomb6*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)pucrvant to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No(wN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 502 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part VI —Referenced Standards CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS User note: About this chapter. This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102 7 AASH1 0 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249 Waslungton, DC 20001 HB-17-2002: Specification for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition 2002 50326 AFSI FSAAS-16: Fabric Structures Associated Air Structures 2016 3103 102 ANSI Arclutectural Fabric Structures Institute c/o Industrial Fabric Association International 1801 County Road B West Roseville, MN 55113 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 ANSI E1.21-2013: Entertainment Technology: Temporary Ground Supported Overhead Structures Used to Cover the Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events 3105 1, 3105 4, 3105 5 ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16-09: Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances 319 5, 607 4 API American Petroleum Institute 1220 L Street, NW Waslungton, DC 20005 Spec 12P-3`d Edition (Reaffirmed 2008): Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks 57042 1315 RP 651-3`d Edition (2007): Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks 5706 7, 5706 7 1 Std 653-4' Edition (2009): Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction 57067 RP 752— 31d Edition (2009): Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Buildings, CMA Managers Guide 57067 RP 1604-3`d Edition (1996 R2010): Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks 57042 13 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 503 I " ' CITFIght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of IF—d AAd)O[do,Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—t to ( LET Ag,,—aRt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, Tgoodomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboem-Romsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS API —continued RP 1615—(1996) 6th Edition (2011): Installation of Underground -petroleum Storage Systems 5704 2 13 15, 5706 7 Sid 2000-6' Edition (2009): Venting Atmosphere and Low-pressure Storage Tanks: Nonrefrigerated and Refrigerated 57042732 RP 2001-9' Edition (2012): Fire Protection in Refineries, Sth Edition 57067 RP 2003-7' Edition (2005): Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning and Stray Currents 57067 Pohl 2009-7' Edition (2002, R2012): Safe Welding and Cutting Practices in Refineries, Gas Plants and Petrochemical Plants 57067 Sid 2015-6' Edition 2001 (R2006): Safe Entry and Clearing of Petroleum Storage Tanks 5706 7, 5706 7 2 RP 2023-3`d Edition (2001, R2006): Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of Heated Petroleum -derived Asphalt Products and Crude -oil Residue 5706 Z 5706 7 3 Pohl 2028 3`d Edition—(2002, R2012): Flame Arrestors in Piping Systems 57042732 Puh12201 5' Edition —(2003, R2010): Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service 57067 RP 2350— 4' Edition (2012): Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities, 3rd Edition 5704 2 7 5 8, 5706 4 6, 5706 7 ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Engineering Institute 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191-4400 ASCE/SEI 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction 1203 18 ASHRAE ASHRAE 1791 Tulhe Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329 15-2016: Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems 605 1 1, 605 17 2 ASME A13.1-2015: Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems 3509 3, 5003 2 2 1, 5303 4 3, 5503 4 5, 5703 5 2 ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 508 1 6, 606 1, 907 3 3, 1009 4 1 A17.3-2015: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators 11033 L 110332 B16.18-2012: Cast Copper -Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings 909 13 1 B16.22-2013: Wrought Copper and Copper -alloy Solder -joint Pressure Fittings 909 13 1 B31.1-2016: Power Piping 5003 2 2, Table 5703 6 2 B31.3-2016: Process Piping 5003 2 2 2, Table 5703 6 2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Two Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 504 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firill ' UER CopyrightOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Dty of R—d—od)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1,—Ag,—^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths �Todomo,, oAt y goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg P,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS ASME—continued B31.4-2015: Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries Table 5703 6 2 B31.9-2014: Building Services Piping Table 5703 6 2, 5703 6 3, 5703 6 11 BPVC-2015: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Sections I, II, IV, V & VI, VIII) 5003 2 1, 5303 2, 5303 3 2, 5503 2 6, 5503 4 3, 5503 7, 5704 2 13 1 5, 5806 3 1, 5806 4 1, 5806 4 8 ASSEAmerican Society of Safety Engineers 520 N Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016: Requirements for the ANSFASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code 1015 6, 1015 7 AS 1T M ASTM International 100 Ban Harbor Drive, P O Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 B42-2015A: Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes 909 13 1 B43-15: Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes 909 13 1 B68/B58M-11: Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed (Metric) 909 13 1 B88-14: Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube 909 13 1 B251-10: Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper -alloy Tube 909 13 1 B280-13: Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service 909 13 1 D56-05(2010): Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester 202 D86-15: Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure 202 D92-12b: Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester 202, 2401 2, 5104 1 1, 5701 2 D93-15: Test Method for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Up Tester 202 D323-2015A: Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) 202 D2859-16: Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials 804331, 804332 D3278-96(2011): Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed -cup Apparatus 202 E84-2016: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials 202, 803 1, 803 1 2, 803 3, 803 5 2, 803 10, 803 12, 803 13, 804 1 1, 804 12, 804 2 4 E108-2016: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings 317 2, 317 3 E648-15e1: Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor -covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 804 3 1, 804 3 2, 804 4 E681-09(2015): Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals (Vapors and Gases) 202 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 505 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmT(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of IF—d ood)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—t to ( LET AgffiTTxom Rt, ICC NofwN¢[Todomoo.mAtO, Tgoodomo- by any Ot Party oT ATRboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS ASTM—continued E1354-2016: Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter 304 3 2, 304 3 4, 318 1, 808 1, 808 2, 2310 5 3, 3304 2 3, 3603 4 E1529-14a: Standard Test Method for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies 57042923 E1537-2015: Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture 805 1 1 2, 805 2 1 2, 805 3 1 2, 805 4 1 2 E1590-13: Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses 805122,805222,8053221,805422 E1966-2015: Standard Test Method for Fire-resistant Joint Systems 202 E2072-14: Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings 10254 E2404-15a: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facing and Veneers to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics: 803 5 1, 803 5 2, 803 12 E2573-12: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site -fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics 803 10 E2579-13: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics 803 13 F1085-14: Standard Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for Use in Berths in Marine Vessels 8053222 F2006-17: Standard/Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non -emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows 10158 F2090-17: Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms 1015 8, 1015 8 1, 1030 1 1 F2200-14: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction 503 5, 503 6 BllNIA Bwlders Hardware Manufacturers' Association 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10017 A156.10-2011: American National Standard for Power -operated Pedestrian Doors 1010142 A156.19-2013: American National Standard for Power Assist and Low -energy Power -operated Doors 1010142 A156.27-2011: Power- and Manual -operated Revolving Pedestrian Doors 1010 14 1, 1010 1 4 1 1 A156.38-2014: Low -energy Power -operated Sliding and Folding Doors 1010 1 4 2 CAState of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Electronics and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation 4244 South Market Court, Suite D Sacramento, CA 95834-1243 California Technical Bulletin 129-1992: Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in Public Buildings 805122,805222,8053221,805422 California Technical Bulletin 133-1991: Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies 805 1 1 2, 805 2 1 2, 805 4 1 2 506 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° ff.,( firill ' ITHRCo Oo'EIL Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Dby of R—dwood)OTdo,Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to iffI 1,—AgffiTTmm Rt, ICC Nootths TTAodomoo.mAtOy Tgoodomo-by any Ot Party o[ATmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA oTymg and Nyodwg PToIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RB BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS CGACompressed Gas Association 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103 Chantilly, VA 20151 C-7—(2014): Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases 5303 4 2, 5503 4 2 ANSI/CGA G-13—(2015): Storage and Handling of Silane and Silane Mixtures (an American National Standard) 6404 1, 6404 2, 6405 3 P-1—(2015): Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers 53057 ANSI/CGA P-18—(2013): Standard for Bulk Inert Gas Systems 5501 1 S1.1—(2017): Pressure Relief Device Standards —Part 1—Cylinders for Compressed Gases 5303 3 2, 5503 2 S-1.2—(2009): Pressure Relief Device Standards —Part 2—Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases 5303 3 2, 5503 2 S-1.3—(2016): Pressure Relief Device Standards —Part 3—Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases 5303 3 2, 5503 2 V-1—(2013): Standard for Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections 35052 1 CGA Coast Guard Regulations c/o Superintendent of Documents U S Government Pnnbng Office Washington, DC 20402-9325 46 CFR Parts 30, 32, 35 & 39-1999: Shipping 57068 Cin SC Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 16 CFR Part 1500-2009: Hazardous Substances and Articles; Administration and Enforcement Regulations 202, 5601 13 16 CFR Part 1500.41-2009: Method for Testing Primary Irritant Substances 202 16 CFR Part 1500.42-2009: Test for Eye Irritants 202 16 CFR Part 1500.44-2009: Method for Testing Extremely Flammable and Flammable Solids 202 16 CFR Part 1507-2002: Fireworks Devices 202, 5601 13 16 CFR Part 1630-2007: Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs 804331, 804332 DOC U S Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 16 CFR Part 1632-2015: Standard for the Flammability of Mattress and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended) 805 1 2 1, 805 2 2 1, 805 3 2 1, 805 4 2 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 507 I " ' CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS D OL 29 CFR Part 1910.1000-2015: Air Contaminants 202, 2104 2 1 29 CFR Part 1910.1200-2015: Hazard Communication 202,56036 US Department of Labor c/o Superintendent of Documents US Government fuming Office Washington, DC 20402-9325 DOTn US Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Material Safety 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE East Building, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20590 33 CFR Part 154-2015: Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Material in Bulk 57068 33 CFR Part 155-2015: Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels 57068 33 CFR Part 156-2015: Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations 57068 49 CFR Parts 100-185-2015: Hazardous Materials Regulations 202, 3505 4, 5303 2, 5503 4 3, 5503 7, 5601 1, 5601 1 3, 5601 3, 5706 5 1 15 49 CFR Part 172-2015: Hazardous Materials Tables, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information and Training Requirements 5604652 49 CFR Part 173-2009: Shippers —General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings 5104 1 1, 5606 3 49 CFR Part 173.137-2009: Shippers —General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings: Class 8—Assignment of Packing Group 202 DOTyUS Department of Treasury c/o Superintendent of Documents US Government fuming Office Washington, DC 20402-9325 27 CFR Part 55-2015: Commerce in Explosives, as amended through April 1, 1998 202, 5604 6 5 2 EN European Committee for Standardization (EN) Central Secretariat Rue de Stassart 36 B-10 50 Brussels European Standard EN 1081-1998: Resilient Floor Coverings —Determination of the Electrical Resistance 23095 1 1 FCCFederal Communications Commission Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 47 CFR Part 90.219-2014: Private Land Mobile Radio Services —Use of Signal Boosters 51054 508 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van DmT(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of R—d—od)OTdo,N=b,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1,—Ag,—^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TTAodomoo. m At y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ ATmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly oTymg and Nyodwg PToIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER OLD GOT VCIION OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS FM 4430-12: Approval Standard for Heat and Smoke Vents 91031 FM Approvals Headquarters Office 1151 Boston -Providence Turnpike P O Box 9102 Norwood, MA 02062 ANSI/FM 4996-15: Approval Standard for Classification of Pallets and Other Material Handling Products as Equivalent to Wood Pallets 315 7 5, 3206 4 1 1 1CC International Code Council, Inc 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW 6th Floor Waslungton, DC 20001 ICC A117.1-09: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 907 5 2 3 3, 1009 8 2, 1009 9, 1009 11, 1010 1 9 8 1, 1012 1, 1012 6 5, 1012 10, 1013 4, 1023 9 ICC 300-17: Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands 1029 1 1, 1029 17 IBC-18: International Building Code° 102 4, 2013, 202, 304 1 3, 306 1, 311 1 1, 311 3, 313 1, 317 1, 403 8 3 2, 403 11 4, 404 2 1, 504 1, 508 1, 508 12, 603 2, 603 3 2 5, 603 6 1, 603 8, 606 3, 606 4, 606 5, 606 6, 701 1, 801 1, 803 1, Table 803 3, 803 11 1, 803 11 2, 803 15, 807 2, 807 5 1 2, 808 1, 808 2, 901 4 1, 901 4 2, 9014 3, 903 2, 903 2 5 2, 903 2 9 1, 903 2 10, 903 3 1 1 1, 903 3 1 2, 903 3 1 2 1, 903 3 1 2 3, 903 3 2, 904 13, 907 1 1, 907 2 1, 907 2 6 2, 907 2 6 3 3, 907 2 7, 907 2 12, 907 2 17, 907 2 20, 907 5 2 1, 907 6 6, 909 1, 909 2, 909 3, 909 4 3, 909 5, 909 5 3, 909 5 3 1, 909 5 3 2, 909 6 3, 909 10 5, 909 11 1, 909 18 8, 909 21 1, 910 4 5, Table 911 1, 911 2, 913 2 1, 914 1, 914 2 1, 914 3 1, 914 3 2, 914 4 1, 914 5 3, Table 914 8 3, 914 8 3 2, 914 10, 915 1 6, 1003 2, 1003 5, Table 1004 5, 1004 6, 1005 7 2, 1006 2 1, Table 1006 2 1, 1008 3 4, 1009 2, 1009 4 1, 1009 4 2, 1009 5, 1009 6 4, 1009 7 2, 1010 14 1, 1010 14 3, 1010 1 5, 1010 17, 1010 19 1, 1010 1 9 12, 1011 10, 1011 11, 1011 12 2, 1012 6 3, 1012 6 4, 1014 1, 1015 2, 1015 2 1, 1016 2, Table 1017 2, 1018 3, 1018 5, 1019 3, 1019 4, 1020 1, Table 1020 1, 1020 1 1, 10214, 1023 2, 1023 3 1, 1023 4, 1023 5, 1023 6, 1023 7, 1023 11, 1023 11 1, 1023 11 2, 1024 3, 1024 5, 1024 6, 1024 7, 1026 2, 1026 3, 1026 4 1, 1027 5, 1028 1, 1029 1 1 1, 1029 14 1, 1029 16 4, 1101 2, 1101 3, 1103 3 2, 1103 4 1, 1103 4 8, 1103 4 9 1, 1103 4 9 2 1, 1103 4 9 2 2, 1103 4 9 4, 1103 4 9 5, 1103 4 10, 1104 5, 1104 17, 1104 17 1, 1104 18, Table 1104 18, 1105 4 1, 1105 4 3 1, 1105 4 3 2, 1105 5 7, 1105 7 2, 1105 7 3, 1105 7 4, 1105 7 5, 1105 7 6, 1105 8, 1203 1, 1203 13, 1203 18, 1203 2 1, 1203 2 7, 1203 2 8, 1203 2 10, 1203 2 15, 1203 2 18, 1204 1, 1205 6 2, 1206 2 3 2, 1206 2 4, 1206 2 8 2, 1206 2 8 3, 1206 2 9, 1206 3 2 2, 1206 3 3, 2004 6, 2006 17, 2007 1, 2007 4, 2103 3, 2107 1, 2301 1, 2301 4, 2303 1, 2307 4, 2308 3, 2308 3 1, 2308 3 12, 2309 3 15 1, 2309 3 2, 2310 1, 2311 1, 2311 3 1, 2311 4 1, 2311 8 3, 2404 2, 2404 3 1, 2404 3 3 6, 2404 3 4, 2405 2, 2701 1, 2701 4, 2703 2 2, 2703 3 1, 2703 3 2, 2703 3 3, 2703 3 4, 2703 3 8, 2703 14, 2703 14 1, 2703 14 2, 2703 15 1, 2704 3 1, 2705 2 3 2, 2705 3 1, 2705 3 2 1, 2705 3 3, 2803 1, 2905 1, 2909 2, 2909 4, 2909 6, 3101 1, 3103 1, 3103 3 1, 3103 8 2, 3103 8 4, 3103 9 1, 3103 9 2, 3103 9 3, 3104 1, 3105 5, 3201 3, 3206 3 2, 3206 9, 3207 2, 3208 2, 3314 1, 3403 1, 3704 3, 3704 4, 3704 5, 3801 1, 3801 2, 3804 1, 3804 1 1 1, Table 3805 4, Table 3806 2 1, 3901 1, 3903 1, 3904 1, 5003 2 2 2, 5003 2 8, 5003 8 1, Table 5003 8 2, 5003 8 3, 5003 8 3 1, 5003 8 4 1, 5003 9 9, 5004 13, 5005 2, 5005 3 9, 5101 1, 5303 16 1, 5303 16 2, 5306 1, 5306 2, 5306 2 1, 5306 2 2, 5307 4 6, 5503 12, 5503 5 2, 5504 2 1 2, 5504 2 2 2, 5505 4 1, 5604 2, Table 5604 5 2(3), 5605 5, 57013, 5704 2 7 7, 5704 2 8 1, 5704 2 8 2, 5704 2 9 3, 5704 2 9 4, 5704 3 3 5, 5704 3 7 1, 5704 3 8, 5705 3 4, 5705 3 5 3, 5705 3 7 1, 5705 3 7 2, 5705 3 7 3, 5705 3 7 4, 5705 3 7 5 1, 5706 2 3, 5706 4 1, 5803 1 1, 5806 4 3, 5808 1, 5808 3, 5808 3 2, 5906 2 2, 5906 2 3, 5906 4 2, 6003 14 2, 6005 3 1, 6109 112, 6204 1 2, 6306 4, 6404 1 4, 6604 1 IEBC-18: International Existing Building Code° 102 3, 10115 2, 1103 1 1104 18, 1105 5 2 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 509 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,d-od om),(Qty of IFRmd-od)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,-t to ( Lie Ag,,-®'^Rt, ICC No(wN¢[Todomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC-continued IFGC-18: International Fuel Gas Code° 201 3, 603 1, 603 1 2, 603 5 2, 603 8, 1205 9, 2301 1, 2301 6, 2309 3 12, 2309 3 15, 2504 5, 3001 1, 3003 1, 3004 1, 3004 2, 3107 12 1, 3107 12 2, 3107 13 1, 3303 3, 3306 2 1, Table 5003 1 l(1), 5301 1, 5801 1, 5803 1 4, 6103 1, 6103 2 17, 6103 3 IMC-18: International Mechanical Code° 201 3, 308 3, 603 1, 603 1 2, 603 2, 603 3, 603 3 2 4, 603 5 2, 603 8, 605 1, 605 2, 605 3, 605 4, 605 7, 6058 1, 605 9, 605 16, 607 1, 607 2, 903 2 114, 904 12, 907 3 1, 909 1, 909 10 2, 909 13 1, 910 4 7, 915 6 1, 1006 2 2 3, 1011 16, 1020 5 1, 1206 2 11 3, 1206 3 5 3, 2104 2 1, 2105 3, 2301 1, 2301 6, 23093 1 2, 23113 1, 2311 4 3, 2311 8 2, 2311 8 8, 2311 8 10, 2404 7, 2404 7 2, 2504 5, 2703 2 2, 2703 10 4, 2703 14, 2803 2, 2803 3, 3001 1, 3003 1, 3004 2, 3107 12 1, 3107 12 2, 3703 5, 3804 1 1 7, 3904 1, Table 5003 1 1(1), 5003 8 4 2, 5003 8 5 2, 5003 8 6 2, 5004 3 1, 5303 7 6, 5303 16 9, 5305 5, 5306 2 2, 5306 2 3, 5307 4 4, 5504 2 1 3, 5504 2 2 3, 5505 4 1 1, 57013, 5703 6 1, 5704 2 8 9, 5705 3 7 5 1, 5706 2, 5706 4 4, 6003 1 3, 6003 2 3 2, 6004 2 2 7, 6005 3 1, 6005 3 2, 61032 1 7 IPC-18: International Plumbing Code° 201 3, 903 3 5, 904 11 1 3, 912 6, 2311 2 3, 5004 2 2 6 IPMC-18: International Properly Maintenance Code° 311 1 1 IRC-18: International Residential Code° 102 5, 202, 1001 1, 1204 1, 1204 2 1 IWUIC-18: International Wildland-Urban Interface Code° 304 1 2 IIARInternational Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration 1001 N Fairfax Street, Suite 503 Alexandria, VA 22314 IIAR-2-2014: Safe Design of Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigerating Systems 605 1 2,6058 IIAR-7-2013: Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems 605 1 2 IIAR-8-2015: Decommissioning of Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigerating Systems 605 1 2 TT �� IKCA International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association 100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 Pluladelplua, PA 19103 C10-2016: IKECA CIO, Standard for the Methodology for Cleaning of Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems 607332 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO Central Secretariat 1 ch, de la Vole-Creuse, Case postale 56 CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland ISO 8115-86: Cotton Bales -Dimensions and Density Table 2704 2 2 1, Table 5003 1 1(1) NENUNational Electrical Manufacturer's Association 1300 North 17th Street Suite 900 Rosslyn, VA 22209 250-2014: Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 Volt Maximum) 60052 510 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " ' C',EItOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,d-od om),(DU, of IF-od)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET)pu�ry Mt to S I ( Lie Ag-oKt'At, ICC No huthsT,odomo,,mhthsodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem-tho[vs39oglo-oKIAo ncg and-KodaogpooIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS NFPA 02-16: Hydrogen Technologies Code National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 1205 3, 1205 4, 2309 3 1 1, 2309 3 1 2, 2309 6, 23118, 23118 2, 2311 8 10, 23118 11, 5301 1, 5801 1 04-15: Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing 901621, 901622 10-18: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers Table 9016 1, 906 2, Table 906 3(1), Table 906 3(2), 906 3 2, 906 3 4, 3006 3 11-16: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High -expansion Foam 904 7, 5704 2 9 2 2 12-15: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 8, 904 12 12A-15: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 9 13-16: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 903 3 1 1, 903 3 2, 903 3 8 2, 903 3 8 5, 904 12, 905 3 4, 907 6 4, 914 3 2, 1019 3, 1103 4 8, 1206 2 11 1, 1206 3 5 1, 3201 1, 3204 2, Table 3206 2, 3206 4 1, 3206 10, 3207 2, 3207 2 1, 3208 2 2, 3208 2 2 1, 3208 4, 3210 1, 3401 1, 5104 1, 5104 1 1, 5106 5 7, 5704 3 3 9, Table 5704 3 6 3(7), 5704375 L5704384 13D-16: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes 903313 13R-16: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-rise Residential Occupancies 903 3 1 2, 903 3 5 2, 903 4 14-16: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems 905 2, 905 3 4, 905 4 2, 905 6 2, 905 8 15-17: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection 57042923 16-15: Standard for the Installation of Foam -water Sprinkler and Foam -water Spray Systems 904 7, 904 12 17-17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 6, 904 12 17A-17: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 5, 904 12 20-16: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection 9131, 9132, 91351 22-18: Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 50722 24-16: Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 507 2 1, 2809 5 25-17: Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water -based Fire Protection Systems 507 5 3, Table 901 6 1, 904 7 1, 912 7, 913 5 30-18: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 608 1, 5701 2, 5703 6 2, 5703 6 2 1, 5704 2 7, 5704 2 7 1, 5704 2 7 2, 5704 2 7 3 2, 5704 2 7 4, 5704 2 7 6, 5704 2 7 7, 5704 2 7 8, 5704 2 7 9, 5704 2 9 3, 5704 2 9 4, 5704 2 9 6 1 1, 5704 2 9 6 1 2, 5704 2 9 6 1 3, 5704 2 9 6 14, 5704 2 9 6 1 5, 5704 2 9 6 2, 5704 2 9 7 3, 5704 2 10 2, 5704 2 11 3, 5704 2 11 4 2, 5704 2 12 1, 5704 3 1, 5704 3 6, Table 5704 3 6 3(1), Table 5704 3 6 3(2), Table 5704 3 6 3(3), 5704 3 7 2 3, 5704 3 8 4, 5706 8 3 30A-18: Code for Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages 2301 4, 2301 5, 2301 6, 2306 6 3, 2310 1 30B-15: Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products 5101 1, 5103 1, 5104 1, Table 5104 3 1, Table 5104 3 2, Table 5104 3 2 2, 5104 3 3, 5104 4 1, 510452, 51046, 510482, 510622, 510624, 510632, Table 51064, 510651, 510656, 51071 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 511 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d-od om),(Dty of IFRmd-od)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,,-®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[Todomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS N FPA-continued 31-16: Standard for the Installation of Oil -burning Equipment 603 1 7, 603 3 1, 603 3 3 32-16: Standard for Dry Cleaning Plants 2107 1, 2107 3 33-16: Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials 24033 34-15: Standard for Dipping, Coating and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids 2405 3, 2405 4 1 1 35-16: Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 2901 3, 2905 4 40-16: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film 3062 45-15: Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals (2015 Edition) 3803 15, 3804 1 1 7, 3805 2 1, 3805 2 2 51-18: Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen -fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes 3501 5, 3507 1, 3509 1 52-16: Vehicular Gaseous Fuel System Code 319 9 2, 5301 1 55-16: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 3508 1, 5301 1, 5307 4 2, 5501 1, 5801 1, 6301 1 56-17: Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention during Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems 33062 1 58-17: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 319 8 3, 603 4 2 1 1, 2311 5, 3903 6, 6101 1, 6103 1, 6103 2 1, 6103 2 1 2, 6103 2 1 7, 6103 2 2, 6104 1, 6104 3 2, 6104 4, 6105 2, 6106 2, 6106 3, 6107 2, 6107 4, 6108 1, 6108 2, 6109 11 2, 6111 3 59A-16: Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 5301 1, 5501 1 61-17: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities Table 2204 1 69-14: Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems 911 1, 911 3, Table 2204 1 70-17: National Electrical Code 309 2, 603 1 3, 603 17, 603 5 2, 604 3, 604 3 1, 604 4, 604 9, 605 16, 605 17, 608 6, 608 7, 904 3 1, 907 6 1, 909 12 2, 909 16 3, 910 4 6, 1201 2, 1203 1 3, 1204 1, 1205 4, 1206 2 8 6 1, 1206 3, 1206 3 2 5, 2006 3 4, 2104 2 3, 2108 2, Table 2204 1, 2301 5, 2305 4, 2308 8 1 2 4, 2309 2 3, 2311 3 1, 2311 8 10, 2403 2 1, 2403 2 1 1, 2403 2 1 4, 2403 2 5, 2404 6 1 2 2, 2404 9 4, 2504 5, 2603 2 1, 2703 7 1, 2703 7 2, 2703 7 3, 2803 4, 2904 1, 3103 12 6 1, 3106 6, 3107 12 7, 3304 7, 3506 4, 5003 8 7 1, 5003 9 4, 5303 7 6, 5303 8, 5303 16 11, 5303 16 14, 5503 6, 5503 6 2, 5703 1, Table 5703 1 1, 5703 1 3, 5704 2 8 12, 5704 2 8 17, 5706 2 8, 5803 1 5, 5803 1 5 1, 5807 1 10, 5906 5 5, 5906 5 6, 6109 15 1 72-16: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 508 1 6, Table 901 6 1, 903 4 1, 904 3 5, 907 1 2, 907 2, 907 2 6, 907 2 9 3, 907 2 10, 907 2 12 2, 907 3, 907 3 3, 907 3 4, 907 5 2 1 2, 907 5 2 2, 907 5 2 2 5, 907 6, 907 6 1, 907 6 2, 907 6 6, 907 7, 907 7 1, 907 7 2, 907 8, 907 8 2, 907 8 5, 917 1, 1103 3 2, 1203 2 4, 2810 11 80-16: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives 705 2, 706 1, 1010 14 3, 1031 2 2 85-15: Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code Table 2204 1 86-15: Standard for Ovens and Furnaces 3001 1 92-15: Standard for Smoke Control Systems 909 7, 909 8 512 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyaghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDdby H®Ih¢Van DmT(Rvdme Oo,d-od om),(Qty of R-d-od)OTdo,N=b,,*1ooe17- 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to S I ( 1,-Ag,-^ '^Rt, ICC No otths [Todomoo, m ht, goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ ATmboem-tho[vsd Mglo -ooly oTymg and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER OLD GOT VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS NFPA-continued 96-17: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations 607 2, 904 12 99-18: Health Care Facilities Code 609 1, 1105 11 1, 1105 11 2, 1203 4 1, 1203 5 1, 5306 4, 5306 5 101-18: Life Safety Code 102962 105-16: Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives 705 2, 706 1 110-16: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 91352, 91353, 120313, 12034, 12035 111-13: Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems 1203 13, 1203 4, 1203 5 120-15: Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines Table 2204 1 160-16: Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience 30832 170-15: Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols 102526 1 204-15: Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting Table 90161, 91051, 91052 211-16: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel -burning Appliances 6032 241-18: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations 3301 1, 3308 2 253-15: Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 804 3 1, 804 3 2, 804 4 260-15: Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 805 1 1 1, 805 2 1 1, 805 3 1 1, 805 4 1 1 261-18: Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes 805 2 1 1, 805 3 1 1, 805 4 1 1, 805 1 1 1 265-15: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Wall Coverings in Full Height Panels and Walls 803 5 1, 803 5 1 1 286-15: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth 803 1, 803 1 1, 803 1 1 1, 803 3, 803 12, 803 13, 804 1 1, 804 2 4 289-18: Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages 807 3, 807 4 1, 807 5 1 1, 808 3 303-16: Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards 3603 5, 3603 6, 3604 2 318-18: Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities 2703 16 326-15: Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning or Repair 3510 1 385-17: Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids 5706 5 4 5, 5706 6, 5706 6 1, 5707 2 400-16: Hazardous Materials Code 5601 15, 6304 1 2, Table 6304 1 5(1), Table 6304 1 5(2) 407-17: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing 2006 2, 2006 3 409-16: Standard for Aircraft Hangars 91483, Table 91483, 914831, 91486 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 513 I " ' CITFIghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d-od om),(Qty of IFRmd-od)O[do,N=b,,*100817- 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,-t to ( Lie Ag,,-®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[Todomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem-thomsd Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg T,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS NFPA-continued 410-15: Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 20047 484-15: Standard for Combustible Metals Table 2204 1 495-18: Explosive Materials Code 202, 911 1, 9114, 5601 1 1, 5601 1 5, 5604 2, 5604 6 2, 5604 6 3, 5604 7 1, 5605 1, 5606 1, 5606 5 2 1, 5605 2 3, 5607 1, 5607 9, 5607 11, 5607 15 498-18: Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives 5601 12 505-18: Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance and Operation 3092 652-16: The Fundamentals of Combustible Dust 2201 1, 2203 1, 2203 2 654-17: Standard for Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids Table 2204 1 655-17: Standard for the Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions Table 2204 1 664-17: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities Table 2204 L 2805 3 701-15: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame -propagation of Textiles and Films 807 3, 807 4 1, 807 5 12, 2603 5, 3104 2 703-18: Standard for Fire Retardant -Wood and Fire -Retardant Coatings for Building Materials 8034 704-17: Standard System for Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response 202, 605 7, 5003 2 2 2, 5003 5, 5003 10 2, 5005 1 10, 5005 1 12, 5005 2 1 1, 5005 4 4, 5503 4 1, 5704232 720-15: Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment 91551, 91552, 9156 750-15: Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems 202, Table 901 6 1, 904 11 1 1, 904 12 853-15: Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems 1205 3, 1205 4, 1205 6 2, 1205 11, 1205 12 914-15: Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures 1103 1 1 1122-18: Code for Model Rocketry 5601 14 1123-18: Code for Fireworks Display 202, 5604 2, 5608 1, 5608 2 2, 5608 5, 5608 6 1124-17: Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles 202, 5601 13, 5604 2, 5605 1, 5605 3, 5605 4, 5605 5, 5609 1 1125-17: Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors 5601 14 1126-16: Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience 5604 2, 5605 1, 5608 1, 5608 2 2, 5608 4, 5608 5 1127-18: Code for High Power Rocketry 5601 14 1221-16: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems 51042,5105 514 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopyaghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDdby H®Ih¢Van DmT(Rvdme Oo,d-od om),(Qty of R-d-od)OTdo,N=b,,*1ooe17- 01JM 15. 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AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS NFPA—continued 2001-15: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 10 2010-15: Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire -extinguishing Systems Table 9016 1, 904 14 UL Underwriters Laboratories LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 1OC-09: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies —with revisions through February 2015 1010 1 10 1 30-95: Metal Safety Cans —with revisions through June 2014 5003 9 10, 5005 1 10, 5705 2 4, 5707 2 58-96: Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids —with revisions through July 1998 57042 1315 80-07: Steel Tanks for Oil -burner Fuels and Other Combustible Liquids —with revisions through January 2014 319 7 1, 603 3 2 1, 608 2 87A-15: Outline of Investigation for Power -operated Dispensing Devices for Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with Nominal Ethanol Concentrations up to 85 Percent 23068 1 142-06: Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids —with revisions through August 2014 319 7 1, 603 3 2 1, 608 2, 2306 2 3 199E-04: Outline of Investigation for Fire Testing of Sprinklers and Water Spray Nozzles for Protection of Deep Fat Fryers 904 124 1 217-06: Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms —with revisions through October 2015 907210, 91544 268-09: Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems 907262, 9072107, 91553 294-1999: Access Control System Units —with revisions through February 2015 1010197, 10101 981, 1010199, 10101 910 300-05(R2010): Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment —with revisions through December 2014 904 12 30OA-06: Outline of Investigation for Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces 904 13 1 1 305-2012: Panic Hardware —with revisions through August 2014 1010 1 10 1 325-02: Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operators and Systems —with revisions through May 2015 503 5, 503 6 499-05: Standard for Electrical Heating Appliances —with revisions through November 2014 6086 647-93: Standard for Unvented Kerosene -fired Room Heaters and Portable Heaters —with revisions through April 2010 6034 710-2012: Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment —with revisions through November 2013 6072 71OB-2011: Recirculating Systems —with revisions through August 2014 607 2, 904 12 723-08: Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials —with revisions through August 2013 202, 803 1, 803 1 2, 803 3, 803 5 2, 803 10, 803 12, 803 13, 804 1 1, 804 1 2, 804 2 4 790-04: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings —with revisions through July 2014 317 2, 317 3 793-08: Automatically Operated Roof Vents for Smoke and Heat —with revisions through September 2011 91031 817-2015: Standard for Cord Sets and Power -supply Cords —with revisions through March 2015 6045 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 515 I " ' CITFIghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Dty of IFRmd—od)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—t to ( Lie Ag,,—®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[Todomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem-thomsd Mgle—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS LIL—continued 864-03: Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems —with revisions through December 2014 909 12, 3905 1 2 900-04: Air Filter Units —with revisions through April 2015 240478 924-06: Standard for Safety Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment —with revisions through April 2014 1013 5, 3103 12 6 1 1037-99: Antitheft Alarms and Devices —with revisions through December 2009 506 1 1046-2010: Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts —with revisions through January 2012 6073 1 1275-05: Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets —with revisions through November 2014 5003 8 7 1, 5704 3 2 1 1 1313-93: Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products —with revisions through November 2012 50039 10 1315-95: Standard for Safety for Metal Waste Paper Containers —with revisions through September 2012 808 1, 808 2 1316-94: Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols and Alcohol -gasoline Mixtures —with revisions through May 2006 57042 1315 1363-07: Relocatable Power Taps —with revisions through September 2015 6044 1 1564-2015: Industrial Battery Chargers 12062104, 1206344 1741-2015: Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources 12062 105 1805-2002: Standard for Laboratory Hoods and Cabinets 380522 1973-13: Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Applications. 1206 2 10 1, 1206 3 4 1 1975-06: Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purpose 807 5 1 1, 808 3 1994-04: Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems —with revisions through May 2015 1008 2 1, 1025 2 1, 1025 2 3, 1025 2 4, 1025 2 5, 1025 4 2017-08: General-purpose Signaling Devices and Systems —with revisions through May 2011 3905 12 2034-08: Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms —with revisions through March 2015 91542, 91544 2075-2013: Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors 915 5 1, 915 5 3, 3905 1 2 2079-04: Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems —with revisions through August 2015 202 2085-97: Protected Above -ground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids —with revisions through September 2010 202, 603 3 2 1, 2306 2 2, 2306 2 3, 5704 2 7 4, 5704 2 9 2 3, 5704 2 9 7 4, 5705 3 8 2 2152-15: Outline of Investigation for Special Purpose Nonmetallic Containers and Tanks for Specific Combustible or Noncombustible Liquids 6083 2196-2001: Tests for Fire Resistive Cables —with revisions through March 2012 91322, 12033 2200-2012: Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies —with revisions through July 2015 12031 1 2208-2010: Solvent Distillation Units —with revisions through September 2015 570541 2245-06: Below -grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks 570428 1 516 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° " HE CopyaghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of R—d—od)O,do,N=b¢x1ooe17— 01JM 15. 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AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER REFERENCED STANDARDS LIL—continued 2335-10: Fire Tests of Storage Pallets —with revisions through September 2012 315 7 5, 3206 4 1 1 2360-00: Test Methods for Determining the Combustibility Characteristics of Plastics Used in Semi -Conductor Tool Construction — with revisions through May 2013 27031012 9540-14: Outline of Investigation for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment 1206 2 10 1, 1206 3 4 1 USC United States Code c/o Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402-9325 18 USC Part 1, Chapter 40: Importation, Manufacture, Distribution and Storage of Explosive Materials 202 21 USC Chapter 9: United States Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 202 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 517 I " ' CITFIghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of IFRmdwood)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—t to ( Lie Ag,,—®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 518 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER Part Vll—Appendices APPENDIX A BOARD OF APPEALS The provisions contained in As appencice are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orcknance or legislation ofthe junsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix A contains optional criteria that, when adopted, provide jurisdictions with detailed appeals, board member qualifications and administrative procedures to supplement the basic requirements found in Section 109 of this code SECTION A101 GENERAL AlOLl Scope. A board of appeals shall be established within the jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications for modification of the requirements of the International Fire Code pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Inter- national Fire Code The board shall be established and oper- ated in accordance with this section, and shall be authorized to hear evidence from appellants and the fire code official pertaining to the application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant to these provisions A101.2 Membership. The membership of the board shall consist of five voting members having the qualifications established by this section Members shall be nominated by the fire code official or the chief administrative officer of the jurisdiction, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the governing body Members shall serve without remuneration or compensation, and shall be removed from office prior to the end of their appointed terms only for cause A101.2.1 Design professional. One member shall be a practicing design professional registered in the practice of engineering or arclutecture in the state in which the board is established A101.2.2 Fire protection engineering professional. One member shall be a qualified engineer, technologist, techni- cian or safety professional trained in fire protection engi- neering fire science or fire technology Qualified representatives in this category shall include fire protec- tion contractors and certified technicians engaged m fire protection system design A101.2.3 Industrial safety professional. One member shall be a registered industrial or chemical engineer, certi- fied hygienist, certified safety professional, certified haz- ardous materials manager or comparably qualified specialist experienced in chemical process safety or indus- trial safety A101.2.4 General contractor. One member shall be a contractor regularly engaged in the construction, alter - anon, maintenance, repair or remodeling of buildings or building services and systems regulated by the code A101.2.5 General industry or business representative. One member shall be a representative of business or indus- try not represented by a member from one of the other cat- egories of board members described in Sections A101 2 1 through Al01 2 4 A101.3 Terms of office. Members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years Members shall not be reappointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms A101.3.1 Initial appointments. Of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, two for a term of 2 years, one for a term of 3 years A101.3.2 Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner in which original appoint- ments are required to be made Members appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term shall be eligible for reap- pointment to two full terms A101.3.3 Removal from office. Members shall be removed from office prior to the end of their terms only for cause Continued absence of any member from regular meetings of the board shall, at the discretion of the appli- cable governing body, render any such member liable to immediate removal from office A101.4 Quorum. Three members of the board shall consti- tute a quorum In varying the application of any provisions of tlus code or in modifying an order of the fire code official, affirmative votes of the majority present, but not less than three, shall be required A101.5 Secretary of board. The fire code official shall act as secretary of the board and shall keep a detailed record of all its proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its deci- sions, the vote of each member, the absence of a member and any failure of a member to vote A101.6 Legal counsel. The jurisdiction shall furnish legal counsel to the board to provide members with general legal advice concerning matters before them for consideration Members shall be represented by legal counsel at the jurisdic- 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 519 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX A tion's expense in all matters arising from service within the scope of their duties A101.7 Meetings. The board shall meet at regular intervals, to be determined by the chairman In any event, the board shall meet within 10 days after notice of appeal has been received A101.8 Conflict of interest. Members with a material or financial interest in a matter before the board shall declare such interest and refrain from participating in discussions, deliberations and voting on such matters A101.9 Decisions. Every decision shall be promptly filed in writing in the office of the fire code official and shall be open to public inspection A certified copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the appellant, and a copy shall be kept publicly posted in the office of the fire code official for 2 weeks after filing A101.10 Procedures. The board shall be operated in accor- dance with the Administrative Procedures Act of the state in which it is established or shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code and applicable state law 520 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° rill l l UER Co Oo'EILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of thelunsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix B provides a tool for the use of jurisdictions in establishing a policy for determining fire -flow requirements in accordance with Section 507 3 The determination of required fire flow is not an exact science, but having some level of information provides a consistent way of choosing the appropriate fire flow for buildings throughout a jurisdiction The primary tool used in this appendix is a table that presents fire flow based on construction type and building area based on the correlation of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) method and the construction types used in the International Building Code° SECTION B101 GENERAL B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire -flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings SECTION B102 DEFINITIONS B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows FIRE FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure, that is available for fire fighting FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The floor area, in square feet (m'), used to determine the required fire flow SECTION B103 MODIFICATIONS B103.1 Decreases. The fire code official is authorized to reduce the fire flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of fall fire flow requirements is impractical B103.2 Increases. The fire code official is authorized to increase the fire flow requirements where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations An increase shall be not more than twice that required for the building under consideration B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For informa- tion regarding water supplies for fire -fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is autho- rized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland- Urban Interface Code. SECTION B104 FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA B104.1 General. The fire flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in Section B 104 3 B104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings that are sepa- rated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accor- dance with the International Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire flow calculation areas. B104.3 Type IA and Type IB construction. The fire flow calculation area of buildings constructed of Type IA and Type IB construction shall be the area of the three largest suc- cessive floors Exception: Fire flow calculation area for open parking garages shall be determined by the area of the largest floor SECTION B105 FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105 1(1) and B105 1(2) B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwell- ings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire flow and flow duration for bwldmgs other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105 2 and B105 1(2) B105.3 Water supply for buildings equipped with an auto- matic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall be capable of providing the greater of 1 The automatic sprinkler system demand, including hose stream allowance 2 The required fire flow 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 521 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817D201 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboem a Romsd Mglo moody oTyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX B TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE FLOW FLOW DURATION (square feet) (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) 0-3,600 No automatic spnnkler system 1,000 1 3,601 and greater No automatic spnnldcr system Value in Table Duration in Table B 105 1(2) B1051(2) at the required fire-flowrate 0-3,600 Section 903 3 1 3 of the International Fire Code or 500 I/ Section P2904 of the International Residential Code Section 903 3 1 3 of the International Fire Code or I/ value in Table 3,601 and greater Section P2904 of the International Residential Code B1051(2) 1 For SI 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 gallon per minute - 3 785 L/m TABLE B105.1(2) REFERENCE TABLE FOR TABLES B105.1(1) AND B105.2 FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA (square feet) FIRE FLOW (gallons per minute)° FLOW DURATION (hours) Type IA and IB' Type IIA and IIIA' Type IV and V-A' Type 1113 and 11113' Type V-B' 0-22,700 0-12,700 0-8,200 0-5,900 0-3,600 1,500 22,701-30,200 12,701-17,000 8,201-10,900 5,901-7,900 3,601-4,800 1,750 30,201-38,700 17,001-21,800 10,901-12,900 7,901-9,800 4,801-6,200 2,000 2 38,701-48,300 21,801-24,200 12,901-17,400 9,801-12,600 6,201-7,700 2,250 48,301-59,000 24,201-33,200 17,401-21,300 12,601-15,400 7,701-9,400 2,500 59,001-70,900 33,201-39,700 21,301-25,500 15,401-18,400 9,401-11,300 2,750 70,901-83,700 39,701-47,100 25,501-30,100 18,401-21,800 11,301-13,400 3,000 83,701-97,700 47,101-54,900 30,101-35,200 21,801-25,900 13,401-15,600 3,250 3 97,701-112,700 54,901-63,400 35,201-40,600 25,901-29,300 15,601-18,000 3,500 112,701-128,700 63,401-72,400 40,601-46,400 29,301-33,500 18,001-20,600 3,750 128,701-145,900 72,401-82,100 46,401-52,500 33,501-37,900 20,601-23,300 4,000 145,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,501-59,100 37,901-42,700 23,301-26,300 4,250 164,201-183,400 92,401-103,100 59,101-66,000 42,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 4,500 183,401-203,700 103,101-114,600 66,001-73,300 47,701-53,000 29,301-32,600 4,750 203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 73,301-81,100 53,001-58,600 32,601-36,000 5,000 225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81,101-89,200 58,601-65,400 36,001-39,600 5,250 247,701-271,200 139,401-152,600 89,201-97,700 65,401-70,600 39,601-43,400 5,500 271,201-295,900 152,601-166,500 97,701-106,500 70,601-77,000 43,401-47,400 5,750 295,901-Greater 166,501-Greater 106,501-115,800 77,001-83,700 47,401-51,500 6,000 4 115,801-125,500 83,701-90,600 51,501-55,700 6,250 125,501-135,500 90,601-97,900 55,701-60,200 6,500 135,501-145,800 97,901-106,800 60,201-64,800 6,750 145,801-156,700 106,801-113,200 64,801-69,600 7,000 156,701-167,900 113,201-121,300 69,601-74,600 7,250 167,901-179,400 121,301-129,600 74,601-79,800 7,500 179,401-191,400 129,601-138,300 79,801-85,100 7,750 191,401-Greater 138,301-Greater 85,101-Greater 8,000 For SI 1 square foot= 0 0929 m', 1 gallon per minute - 3 785 L/m, 1 pound per square inch - 6 895 kPa a Types of construction are based on the International Building Code b Measured at 20 psi residual pressure 522 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° r " ' Copyaght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O,do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oe DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to TL S I ( TTRR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No o tths TTodomo,, oAtt y goodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemdmho[vsd Mglo -o,IA oTymg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX B TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE -AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design Standard) MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (gallons per minute) FLOW DURATION (hours) No automatic spnnkler system Value in Table B105 1(2) Duration in Table B105 1(2) Section 903 3 1 1 of the International Fire Code 25% of the value m Table B 105 1(2)' Duration m Table B 105 1(2) at the reduced flow rate Section 903 3 1 2 of the International Fire Code 25% of the value in Table B 105 1(2)h Duration m Table B 105 1(2) at the reduced flow rate For SI 1 gallon per minute =3 785 L/m a The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute b The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute SECTION B106 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC18 International Building Code B1042 ICC IWUIC18 International Wildland- B103 3 Urban Interface Code ICC IRC18 International Residential Table Code B 105 1(1) NFPA 114217 Standard on Water Supplies B 103 3 for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting I 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 523 I I I I CITFIghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Dby of Ro,dNAAd)O,do,Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15, ZMO oe DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( LET Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,,mAtO, Tgoodomo- by any Ot Party oT ATmboemdmho d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIRTHO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 524 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of the7unschchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix C focuses on the location and spacing of fire hydrants, which is important to the success of fire -fighting oper- ations The difficulty with determining the spacing of fire hydrants is that every situation is unique and has unique challenges Finding one methodology for determining hydrant spacing is difficult This particular appendix gives one methodology based on the required fire flow that fire departments can work with to set a policy for hydrant distribution around new buildings and facilities in conjunction with Section 507 5 SECTION C101 GENERAL SECTION C102 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. 507 5 1, fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of not less than the minimum specified in Table C102 1 buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdic- tion TABLE C102.1 REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS' FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENT (gpm) MINIMUM NUMBER OF HYDRANTS AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTSa b`'s (feet) MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANTa.te 1,750 or less 1 500 250 1,751-2,250 2 450 225 2,251-2,750 3 450 225 2,751-3,250 3 400 225 3,251-4,000 4 350 210 4,001-51000 5 300 180 5,001-5,500 6 300 180 5,501-6,000 6 250 150 6,001-7,000 7 250 150 7,001 or more 8 or more' 200 120 For SI 1 foot — 304 8 mm, 1 gallon per minute — 3 785 L/m a Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads It Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose Imes, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis c Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards d Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads e One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof f A 50-percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 of the International Fire Code g A 25-percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 2 or 903 3 1 3 of the International Fire Code or Section P2904 of the International Remdenhal Code It The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site -specific constraints and hazards 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 525 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,da od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15, ZMO oc sa AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd M glo— ody mpyncg and ,yodwg LMARIS ed ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX C SECTION C103 FIRE HYDRANT SPACING C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accor- dance with Section 503 shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102 1 Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103 2 and C103 3 C103.2 Average spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C102 1 Exception: The average spacing shall be permitted to be increased by 10 percent where existing fire hydrants pro- vide all or a portion of the required number of fire hydrants C103.3 Maximum spacing. The maximum spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C102 1 SECTION C104 CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties are allowed to be consid- ered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 provided that a fire apparatus access road extends between properties and that an easement is established to pre- vent obstruction of such roads SECTION C105 REFERENCED STANDARD ICC IBC18 International Residential Code Table C1O2 1 526 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° kl I I C',gbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)pu�ry Mt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party, o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vs3 9oglo—oKIA o ncg and NyodwgpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of the junschchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix D contains more detailed elements for use with the basic access requirements found in Section 503, which gives some minimum criteria, such as a maximum length of 150 feet and a minimum width of 20 feet, but in many cases does not state spe- cific criteria This appendix, like Appendices B and C, is a tool for jurisdictions looking for guidance in establishing access requirements and includes criteria for multiple -family residential developments, large one- and two-family subdivisions, specific examples for various types of turnarounds for fire department apparatus and parking regulatory signage SECTION D101 GENERAL D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accor- dance with this appendix and all other applicable require- ments of the International Fire Code SECTION D102 REQUIRED ACCESS D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driv- ing surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 75,000 pounds (34 050 kg) SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the mmi- mum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders (see Figure D103 1) D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official 20'--j 96' / ~— 26' R — P8• �--28' R TYP. TYR' —20• 26' � — 20' 96'DIAMETER 60-FOOT"Y" MINIMUM CLEARANCE CUL-DE-SAC AROUND A FIRE HYDRANT For SI 1 foot =304 8 mm 60 28' TYF 120' HAMMERHEAD 28' R 60 TYP r 7D 20'� r 20' ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO 120' HAMMERHEAD FIGURE D103.1 DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 527 I I I I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No (wN¢ [T odomo,, m AtO, T�odomo-by any Ot Party oT AAmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAUTHO RIVER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX D D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be determined by the fire code official D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103 4 TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED 0-150 20 None required 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 151-500 20 96-foot diameter cut -de -sac in accor- dance with Figure D103 1 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 501-750 26 96-foot diameter cut -de -sac in accor- dance with Figure D103 1 Over 750 Special approval required For SI 1 foot— 304 8 min D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria 1 Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) 2 Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type 3 Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person 4 Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective 5 Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of open - mg the gate by fire department personnel for emer- gency access Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official 6 Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official 7 Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325 8 Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKINGFIRELANE signs complying with Figure D103 6 Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red let- ters on a white reflective background Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103 6 1 or D103 6 2 SIGN TYPE "A" SIGN TYPE "C' SIGN TYPE "D" E E El T 181, FIGURE D103.6 FIRE LANE SIGNS D103.6.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103 6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6096 to 7925 mm) D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103 6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm) SECTION D104 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have not fewer than two means of fire apparatus access for each structure D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11 520 m') that have a single approved fire apparatus access road where all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprin- kler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses SECTION D105 AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be detemimed by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater 528 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C',EItOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,da od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET)Mt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party, o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vs3 9oglo—oKIA o ncg and NyodwgpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX D D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclu- sive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) and not greater than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official SECTION D106 MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple -family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two sepa- rate and approved fire apparatus access roads Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units shall have not fewer than one approved fire apparatus access road where all buildings, including nonresidential occu- pancies, are equipped throughout with approved auto- matic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple -family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler sys- tem D106.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses SECTION D107 ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential develop- ments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads Exceptions: 1 Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 1 2 or 903 3 1 3, access from two directions shall not be required 2 The number of dwelling units on a single fire appa- ratus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official D107.2 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses SECTION D108 REFERENCED STANDARDS ASTM F220014 Standard Specification for D103 5 Automated Velucular Gate Construction UL 32502 Door, Drapery, Crate, Louver, D103 5 and Window Operators and Systems, with Revisions through May 2015 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 529 I I1 I CITFIgRtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puTrvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[Todomoo.m AtO, odomo- by any Ot Party oT AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 530 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E HAZARD CATEGORIES This appendix is for information purposes and is not intended for adoption. User note: About this appendix., Appendix E contains guidance for designers, engineers, architects, code officials, plans reviewers and inspectors in the classifying of hazardous materials so that proposed designs can be evaluated intelligently and accurately The descriptive materials and explanations of hazardous materials and how to report and evaluate them on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are intended to be instructional as well as informative Note that Safety Data Sheets also include the concept known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) SECTION E101 GENERAL ElOLl Scope. This appendix provides information, explana- tions and examples to illustrate and clarify the hazard catego- ries contained in Chapter 50 of the International Fire Code The hazard categories are based on the DOL 29 CFR Where numerical classifications are included, they are in accordance with nationally recognized standards This appendix should not be used as the sole means of hazardous materials classification SECTION E102 HAZARD CATEGORIES E102.1 Physical hazards. Materials classified in this section pose a physical hazard E102.1.1 Explosives and blasting agents. The current UN/DOT classification system recognized by international authorities, the Department of Defense and others classi- fies all explosives as Class 1 materials They are then divided into six separate divisions to indicate their relative hazard There is not a direct correlation between the desig- nations used by the old DOT system and those used by the current system nor is there correlation with the system (high and low) established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) Table 5604 3 provides some guidance with regard to the current catego- ries and their relationship to the old categories Some items appear in more than one division, depending on fac- tors such as the degree of confinement or separation, by type of packaging, storage configuration or state of assem- bly In order to determine the level of hazard presented by explosive materials, testing to establish quantitatively their explosive nature is required There are numerous test methods that have been used to establish the character of an explosive material Standardized tests, required for fin- ished goods containing explosives or explosive materials in a packaged form suitable for shipment or storage, have been established by UN/DOT and BATF However, these tests do not consider key elements that should be exam- ined in a manufacturing situation In manufacturing opera- tions, the condition and/or the state of a material may vary within the process Potentially, material classification and the requirements used to determine that classification during manufacturing will differ from the classification of the same material found in finished goods A classification methodology must be used that recognizes the hazards commensurate with the application to the variable physical conditions as well as potential variations of physical char- acter and type of explosive under consideration Test methods or guidelines for hazard classification of energetic materials used for in -process operations shall be approved by the fire code official Test methods used shall be DOD, BATF, UN/DOT or other approved criteria The results of such testing shall become a portion of the files of the jurisdiction and be included as an independent section of any Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) required by Section 5605 2 1. Also see Section 104 7 2 Examples of materials in various Divisions are as fol- lows Division 1 1 (High Explosives) Consists of explo- sives that have a mass explosion hazard A mass explosion is one that affects almost the entire pile of material instantaneously Includes substances that, where tested in accordance with approved methods, can be caused to detonate by means of a blasting cap where unconfined or will transition from deflagra- tion to a detonation where confined or unconfined Examples dynamite, TNT, nitroglycerine, C-3, HMX, RDX, encased explosives, military ammuni- tion 2 Division 1 2 (Low Explosives) Consists of explo- sives that have a projection hazard, but not a mass explosion hazard Examples nondetonating encased explosives, military ammunition and the like 3 Division 1 3 (Low Explosives) Consists of explo- sives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard The major hazard is radi- ant heat or violent burning, or both Can be defla- grated where confined Examples smokeless powder, propellant explosives, display fireworks 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 531 I I I I Copyright @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E Division 1 4 Consists of explosives that pose a minor explosion hazard The explosive effects are largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range is expected An internal fire must not cause virtually instanta- neous explosion of almost the entire contents of the package Examples squibs (nondetonatmg igniters), explosive actuators, explosive trams (low-level deto- nating cord) Division 1 5 (Blasting Agents) Consists of very insensitive explosives This division comprises sub- stances that have a mass explosion hazard, but are so insensitive that there is very little probability of ini- tiation or of transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions of transport Materials are not cap sensitive, however, they are mass detonating where provided with sufficient input Examples oxidizer and liquid fuel slurry mixtures and gels, ammomum nitrate combined with fuel oil Division 1 6 Consists of extremely insensitive arti- cles that do not have a mass explosive hazard This division comprises articles that contain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and that demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental initiation or propagation Although this category of materials has been defined, the primary application is currently limited to military uses Examples Low vulnerability military weapons Explosives in each division are assigned a compatibility group letter by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety (DOT) based on criteria specified by DOTn 49 CFR Compatibility group letters are used to specify the controls for the transportation and storage related to various materials to prevent an increase in haz- ard that might result if certain types of explosives were stored or transported together Altogether, there are 35 possible classification codes for explosives, for example, 1 IA, 1 3C, 1 4S E102.1.2 Compressed gases. Examples include 1 Flammable acetylene, carbon monoxide, ethane, ethylene, hydrogen, methane Ammonia will ignite and burn although its flammable range is too narrow for it to fit the definition of "Flammable gas " For binary mixtures where the hazardous compo- nent is diluted with a nonflammable gas, the mix- ture shall be categorized in accordance with CGA P-23 2 Oxidizing oxygen, ozone, oxides of nitrogen, chlo- rine and fluorine Chlorine and fluorine do not con - tam oxygen but reaction with flammables is similar to that of oxygen 3 Corrosive ammonia, hydrogen chloride, fluorine 4 Highly toxic arsine, cyanogen, fluorine, germane, hydrogen cyanide, nitric oxide, phosphene, hydrogen selenide, stibene 5 Toxic chlorine, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sul- fide, phosgene, silicon tetrafluoride 6 Inert (chemically unreactive) argon, helium, kryp- ton, neon, nitrogen, xenon 7 Pyrophoric diborane, dichloroborane, phosphene, silane 8 Unstable (reactive) butadiene (unstabilized), eth- ylene oxide, vinyl chloride E102.1.3 Flammable and combustible liquids. Exam- ples include 1 Flammable liquids Class IA liquids shall include those having flash points below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point at or below 100°F (38°C) Class IB liquids shall include those having flash points below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point at or above 100°F (38°C Class IC liquids shall include those having flash points at or above 73°F (23°C) and below 100°F (38'C) 2 Combustible liquids Class II liquids shall include those having flash points at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C) Class IIIA liquids shall include those having flash points at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C) Class IIIB liquids shall include those liquids having flash points at or above 200°F (93°C) E102.1.4 Flammable solids. Examples include 1 Organic solids camphor, cellulose nitrate, naphtha- lene 2 Inorganic solids decaborane, lithium amide, phos- phorous heptasulfide, phosphorous sesquisulfide, potassium sulfide, anhydrous sodium sulfide, sulfur 3 Combustible metals (except dusts and powders) cesium, magnesium, zirconium E102.1.5 Combustible dusts and powders. Finely divided solids that could be dispersed in air as a dust cloud wood sawdust, plastics, coal, flour, powdered met- als (few exceptions) E102.1.6 Combustible fibers. See Section 5202 1 E102.1.7 Oxidizers. Examples include 1 Gases oxygen, ozone, oxides of nitrogen, fluorine and chlorine (reaction with flammables is similar to that of oxygen) 2 Liquids bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, perchloric acid, sulfuric acid 3 Solids chlorates, chromates, chromic acid, iodine, nitrates, nitrites, perchlorates, peroxides E102.1.7.1 Examples of liquid and solid oxidizers according to hazard. Class 4 ammonium perchlorate (particle size greater than 15 microns), ammonium permanganate, 532 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° C1pyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E guanidine nitrate, hydrogen peroxide solutions more than 91 percent by weight, perchlorec aced solutions more than 72 5 percent by weight, potassium super- oxide, tetranetromethane Class 3 ammonium dichromate, calcium hypochlo- rete (over 50 percent by weight), chlorec aced (10 percent maximum concentration), hydrogen perox- ide solutions (greater than 52 percent up to 91 per- cent), mono-(trechloro)-tetra-(monopotasseum de- chloro)-penta-s-treazmetreone, nitric aced, (fuming - more than 86 percent concentration), perchlorec aced solutions (60 percent to 72 percent by weight), potassium bromate, potassium chlorate, potassium dechloro-s-treazmetreone (potassium dechloro-esocy- anurate), potassium perchlorate (99 percent), potas- sium permanganate (greater than 97 5 percent), sodium bromate, sodium chlorate and sodium chlo- rite (over 40 percent by weight) Class 2 barium bromate, barium chlorate, barium hypochlorete, barium perchlorate, barium permanga- nate, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5, 5-demethylhydantoen, cal- cium chlorate, calcium chlorite, calcium hypochlorete (50 percent or less by weight), calcium perchlorate, calcium permanganate, calcium perox- ide (75 percent), chromium trioxide (chromic aced), copper chlorate, halane (1, 3-dechloro-5, 5-demethyl- hydantom), hydrogen peroxide (greater than 27 5 percent up to 52 percent), lead perchlorate, lithium chlorate, lithium hypochlorete (more than 39 percent available chlorme), lithium perchlorate, magnesium bromate, magnesium chlorate, magnesium perchlo- rate, mercurous chlorate, nitric aced (more than 40 percent but less than 86 percent), perchlorec aced solutions (more than 50 percent but less than 60 per- cent), potassium peroxide, potassium superoxide, silver peroxide, sodium chlorite (40 percent or less by weight), sodium dichloro-s-treazmetreone anhy- drous (sodium dechloroesocyanurate anhydrous), sodium perchlorate, sodium perchlorate monohy- drate, sodium permanganate, sodium peroxide, sodium persulfate (99 percent), strontium chlorate, strontium perchlorate, thallium chlorate, area hydro- gen peroxide, zinc bromate, zinc chlorate and zinc permanganate Class 1 all inorganic nitrates (unless otherwise clas- sified), all inorganic nitrites (unless otherwise classi- fied), ammonium persulfate, barium peroxide, hydrogen peroxide solutions (greater than 8 percent up to 27 5 percent), lead dioxide, lithium hypochlo- rete (39 percent or less available chlorme), lithium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, manganese dioxide, nitric aced (40 percent concentration or less), per- chlorec aced solutions (less than 50 percent by weight), potassium dichromate, potassium monoper- sulfate (45 percent KHSOs or 90 percent triple salt), potassium percarbonate, potassium persulfate, sodium carbonate peroxide, sodium dechloro-s-tre- azmetrione dehydrate, sodium dichromate, sodium perborate (anhydrous), sodium perborate monohy- drate, sodium perborate tetra -hydrate, sodium per - carbonate, strontium peroxide, trechloro-s- treazmetreone (trechloroesocyanurec aced) and zinc peroxide E102.1.8 Organic peroxides. Organic peroxides contain the double oxygen or peroxy (-o-o) group Some are flam- mable compounds and subject to explosive decomposi- tion They are available as 1 Liquids 2 Pastes 3 Solids (usually finely divided powders) E102.1.8.1 Classification of organic peroxides according to hazard. Unclassified Unclassified organic peroxides are capable of detonation and are regulated in accor- dance with Chapter 56 Class I acetyl cyclohexane sulfonyl 60-65 percent concentration by weight, fulfonyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide over 98 percent concentration, t-butyl hydroperoxede 90 percent, t-butyl peroxyacetate 75 percent, t-butyl peroxyesopropylcarbonate 92 per- cent, dnsopropyl peroxydecarbonate 100 percent, de- n-propyl peroxydecarbonate 98 percent, and de-n- propyl peroxydecarbonate 85 percent Class II acetyl peroxide 25 percent, t-butyl hydrop- eroxede 70 percent (with DTBP and t-BuOH dilu- ents), t-butyl peroxybenzoate 98 percent, t-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate 97 percent t-butyl peroxy- esobutyrate 75 percent, t-butyl peroxyesopropyl-car- bonate 75 percent, t-butyl peroxypevalate 75 percent, dybenzoyl peroxydecarbonate 85 percent, de -sec -butyl peroxydecarbonate 98 percent, de -sec - butyl peroxydicarbonate 75 percent, 1,1-de-(t- butylperoxy)-3,5,5-tremethyecyclohexane 95 per- cent, de-(2-ethythexyl) peroxydecarbonate 97 per- cent, 2,5-dymethyl-2-5 de (benzoylperoxy) hexane 92 percent, and peroxyacetec aced 43 percent Class III acetyl cyclohexane sulfonyl peroxide 29 percent, benzoyl peroxide 78 percent, benzoyl per- oxide paste 55 percent, benzoyl peroxide paste 50 percent peroxide/50 percent butylbenzylphthalate diluent, cumene hydroperoxede 86 percent, de-(4- butylcyclohexyl) peroxydecarbonate 98 percent, t- butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate 97 percent, t-butyl peroxyneodecanoate 75 percent, decanoyl peroxide 98 5 percent, de-t-butyl peroxide 99 percent, 1,1-di- (t-butylperoxy)3,5,5-tremethylcyclohexane 75 per- cent, 2,4-dechlorobenzoyl peroxide 50 percent, di - isopropyl peroxydecarbonate 30 percent, 2,-5-de- methyl-2,5-de-(2-ethylhexanolyperoxy)-hexane 90 percent, 2,5-demethyl-2,5-de-(t-butylperoxy) hexane 90 percent and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide 9 per- cent active oxygen diluted in dimethyl phthalate 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 533 I I I I CALFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby HDOn Von Dme(Rvdb,pOondNood mm),(Qty of FRmd od)O[d6N=b,,*100817— on Jon 15, ZMO oc sa AM(PET)pucrvont to ( Lie Affiee^®t'At, ICC No fwN¢[TAod,Aoo. no Atth¢Pepe od,Aon, by any Ot Party o, Axmbotmd Ro[vsd 9oglo on ody no, and Mwodwg p,ARIS Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E Class IV benzoyl peroxide 70 percent, benzoyl per- oxide paste 50 percent peroxide/15 percent water/35 percent butylphthalate diluent, benzoyl peroxide slurry 40 percent, benzoyl peroxide powder 35 per- cent, t-butyl hydroperoxide 70 percent, (with water diluent), t-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate 50 per- cent, decumyl peroxide 98 percent, dJ-(2-ethylhexal) peroxydicarbonate 40 percent, laurel peroxide 98 percent, p-methane hydroperoxide 52 5 percent, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide 5 5 percent active oxy- gen and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide 9 percent active oxygen diluted in water and glycols Class V benzoyl peroxide 35 percent, 1,1-di-t- butyl peroxy 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexane 40 per- cent, 2,5-dJ-(t-butyl peroxy) hexane 47 percent and 2,4-pentanedione peroxide 4 percent active oxygen E102.1.9 Pyrophoric materials. Examples include 1 Gases diborane, phosphme, silane 2 Liquids diethylalumenum chloride, di-ethylberylli- um, diethylphosplune, diethylzenc, dnnethylarsene, triethylalummum etherate, tri-ethylbismuthene, tii- ethylboron, trnnethylalummum, trim ethylgallium 3 Solids cesium, hafnium, lithium, white or yellow phosphorous, plutonium, potassium, rubidium, sodium, thorium E102.1.10 Unstable (reactive) materials. Examples include Class 4 acetyl peroxide, dibutyl peroxide, dinitroben- zene, ethyl nitrate, peroxyacetic acid and picric acid (dry) trmitrobenzene Class 3 hydrogen peroxide (greater than 52 percent), hydroxylamene, nitromethane, paranrtroanilene, per- chloric acid and tetrafluoroethylene monomer Class 2 acrolem, acrylic acid, hydrazine, methacrylic acid, sodium perchlorate, styrene and vinyl acetate Class 1 acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide 35 percent to 52 percent, paraldehyde and tetrahydrofuran E102.1.11 Water -reactive materials. Examples include Class 3 aluminum alkyls such as triethylalummum, isobutylalummum and trimethylalummum, bromine pentafluoride, bromine trifluoride, chlorodiethylalu- mmium and diethylzenc Class 2 calcium carbide, calcium metal, cyanogen bro- mide, lithium hydride, methyldichlorosilane, potassium metal, potassium peroxide, sodium metal, sodium per- oxide, sulfuric acid and trichlorosilane Class 1 acetic anhydride, sodium hydroxide, sulfur monochloride and titanium tetrachloride 2 Oxidizing fluorine, nitric oxide, oxygen 3 Corrosive fluorine, nitric oxide 4 Inert (chemically unreactive) argon, helium, kryp- ton, neon, nitrogen, xenon 5 Highly toxic fluorine, nitric oxide E102.2 Health hazards. Materials classified in this section pose a health hazard E102.2.1 Highly toxic materials. Examples include 1 Gases arsine, cyanogen, diborane, fluorine, ger- mane, hydrogen cyanide, nitric oxide, nitrogen diox- ide, ozone, phosphene, hydrogen selenide, stibene 2 Liquids acrolem, acrylic acid, 2-chloroethanol (eth- ylene chlorohydrm), hydrazine, hydrocyanic acid, 2- methylazindme (propylemmine), 2-methyl-acetoni- trile (acetone cyanohydrin), methyl ester isocyanic acid (methyl isocyanate), nicotine, tetianitromethane and tetraethylstannane (tetraethylten) 3 Solids (aceto) phenylmercury (phenyl mercuric ace- tate), 4-ammopyridene, arsenic pentoxide, arsenic trioxide, calcium cyanide, 2-chloroacetophenone, aflatoxen B, decaborane(14), mercury (II) bromide (mercuric bromide), mercury (II) chloride (corrosive mercury chloride), pentachlorophenol, methyl para- thion, phosphorus (white) and sodium azide E102.2.2 Toxic materials. Examples include 1 Gases boron trichloride, boron trifluoride, chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, phosgene, silicon tetracuoride 2 Liquids acrylonrtrile, allyl alcohol, alpha-chlorotol- uene, anilme, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, chloro- formic acid (allyl ester), 3-chloropropene (allyl chloride), o-cresol, crotonaldehyde, dibromometh- ane, dnsopropylamene, diethyl ester sulfuric acid, dimethyl ester sulfuric acid, 2-furaldehyde (furfu- ral), furfural alcohol, phosphorus chloride, phos- phoryl chloride (phosphorus oxychloride) and thionyl chloride 3 Solids acrylamide, barium chloride, barium (II) nitrate, benzidene, p-benzoquenone, beryllium chlo- ride, cadmium chloride, cadmium oxide, chloroace- tic acid, chlorophenylmercury (phenyl mercuric chloride), chromium (VI) oxide (chromic acid, solid), 2,4-dmitrotoluene, hydroqumone, mercury chloride (calomel), mercury (II) sulfate (mercuric sulfate), osmium ttooxide, oxalic acid, phenol, P- phenylenediamme, phenylhydrazme, 4-phenylmor- pholene, phosphorus sulfide, potassium fluoride, potassium hydroxide, selenium (IV) disulfide and sodium fluoride E102.1.12 Cryogenic fluids. The cryogenics listed will E102.2.3 Corrosives. Examples include exist as compressed gases where they are stored at ambi- 1 Acids Examples chromic, formic, hydrochloric ent temperatures (muriatic) greater than 15 percent, hydrofluoric, 1 Flammable carbon monoxide, deuterium (heavy nitric (greater than 6 percent, perchloric, sulfuric (4 hydrogen), ethylene, hydrogen, methane percent or more) 534 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER C,gbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of ERmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE TIC ERAI COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E 2 Bases (alkalis) hydroxides -ammonium (greater than 10 percent), calcium, potassium (greater than 1 per- cent), sodium (greater than 1 percent), certain car- bonates -potassium 3 Other corrosives bromine, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, ammonia Note: Corrosives that are oxidizers (for example, nitric acid, chlorine, fluorine), compressed gases (for exam- ple, ammonia, chlorine, fluorine), or water -reactive (for example, concentrated sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide) are physical hazards in addition to being health haz- ards SECTION E103 EVALUATION OF HAZARDS E103.1 Degree of hazard. The degree of hazard present depends on many variables that should be considered individ- ually and in combination Some of these variables are as shownin Sections E103 1 1 through E103 15 E103.1.1 Chemical properties of the material. Chemical properties of the material determine self reactions and reactions that could occur with other materials Generally, materials within subdivisions of hazard categories will exhibit similar chemical properties However, materials with similar chemical properties could pose very different hazards Each individual material should be researched to determine its hazardous properties and then considered in relation to other materials that it might contact and the sur- rounding environment E103.1.2 Physical properties of the material. Physical properties, such as whether a material is a solid, liquid or gas at ordinary temperatures and pressures, considered along with chemical properties will determine requirements for containment of the material Specific gravity (weight of a liquid compared to water) and vapor density (weight of a gas compared to air) are both physical properties that are important in evaluating the hazards of a material E103.1.3 Amount and concentration of the material. The amount of material present and its concentration must be considered along with physical and chemical properties to determine the magnitude of the hazard Hydrogen per- oxide, for example, is used as an antiseptic and a hair bleach in low concentrations (approximately 8 percent in water solution) Over 8 percent, hydrogen peroxide is classed as an oxidizer and is toxic Above 90 percent, it is a Class 4 oxidizer "that can undergo an explosive reaction when catalyzed or exposed to heat, shock or friction," a definition that, incidentally, places hydrogen peroxide over 90-percent concentration in the unstable (reactive) category Small amounts at high concentrations could present a greater hazard than large amounts at low concen- trations E103.1.3.1 Mixtures. Gases —toxic and highly toxic gases include those gases that have an LC,, of 2,000 parts per million (ppm) or less when rats are exposed for a period of 1 hour or less To maintain consistency with the definitions for these materials, exposure data for periods other than 1 hour must be normalized to 1 hour To classify mixtures of compressed gases that contain one or more toxic or highly toxic components, the LC5E of the mixture must be determined NHxtures that contain only two components are binary mixtures Those that contain more than two components are mul- ticomponent mixtures Where two or more hazardous substances (components) having an LCso below 2,000 ppm are present in a mixture, their combined effect, rather than that of the individual substance components, must be considered The effects of the hazards present must be considered as additive, except where there is a good reason to believe that the principal effects of the different harmfal substances (components) are not additive For binary mixtures where the hazardous compo- nent is diluted with a nontoxic gas such as an inert gas, the LCso of the mixture is estimated by use of the meth- odology contained in CGA P-20 The hazard zones specified in CGA P-20 are applicable for DOTn pur- poses and shall not be used for hazard classification E103.1.4 Actual use, activity or process involving the material. The definition of handling, storage and use in closed systems refers to materials in packages or contain- ers Dispensing and use in open containers or systems describes situations where a material is exposed to ambi- ent conditions or vapors are liberated to the atmosphere Dispensing and use in open systems, then, are generally more hazardous situations than handling, storage or use in closed systems The actual use or process could include heating, electric or other sparks, catalytic or reactive mate- rials and many other factors that could affect the hazard and must therefore be thoroughly analyzed E103.1.5 Surrounding conditions. Conditions such as other materials or processes in the area, type of construc- tion of the structure, fire protection features (for example, fire walls, sprinkler systems, alarms), occupancy (use) of adjoining areas, normal temperatures, exposure to weather, etc , must be taken into account in evaluating the hazard E103.2 Evaluation questions. The following are sample evaluation questions 1 What is the material? Correct identification is import- ant, exact spelling is vital Checking labels and SDS and asking responsible persons should be among the highest priorities 2 What are the concentration and strength? 3 What is the physical form of the material? Liquids, gases and finely divided solids have differing require- ments for spill and leak control and containment 4 How much material is present? 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX E 5 What other materials (including furniture, equipment and building components) are close enough to interact with the material? 6 What are the likely reactions? 7 What is the activity involving the material? 8 How does the activity impact the hazardous character- istics of the material? Consider vapors released or hazards otherwise exposed 9 What must the material be protected from? (For example, other materials, temperature, shock, pres- sure ) 10 What effects of the material must people and the envi- ronment be protected from? 11 How can protection be accomplished? Consider 11 1 Proper containers and equipment 11 2 Separation by distance or construction 11 3 Enclosure in cabinets or rooms 11 4 Spill control, drainage and containment 11 5 Control systems -ventilation, special electri- cal, detection and alarm, extinguishment, explosion venting, limit controls, exhaust scrubbers and excess flow control 11 6 Administrative (operational) controls -signs, ignition source control, security, personnel training, established procedures, storage plans and emergency plans Evaluation of the hazard is a strongly subjective process, therefore, the person charged with this responsibility must gather as much relevant data as possible so that the decision will be objective and within the limits prescribed in laws, pol- icies and standards It could be necessary to cause the responsible persons in charge to have tests made by qualified persons or testing lab- oratories to support contentions that a particular material or process is or is not hazardous See Section 104 7 2 SECTION E104 REFERENCED STANDARDS CGA P-20 Standard for Classification E103 1 3 1 (2009) of Toxic Mixtures CGA P-23 Standard for Categorizing E102 1 2 (2008) Gas Mixtures Containing Flammable and Nonflamma- ble Components 536 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° iffff.,I I Copynght Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM (PET) mt to I ( ITHR 1, Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCTMN OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX F HAZARD RANKING The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orchnance or legislation of thelunschchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix F is intended to be a companion to the specific requirements of Chapters 51 through 67, which regulate the storage, handling and use of all hazardous materials classified as either physical or health hazards These materials pose diverse hazards, including instability, reactivity, flammability, oxidizing potential or toxicity, therefore, identifying them by hazard ranking is essential This appendix lists the various hazardous material categories that are defined in this code, along with the NFPA 704 hazard ranking for each SECTION F101 GENERAL F101.1 Scope. Assignment of levels of hazards to be applied to specific hazard classes as required by NFPA 704 shall be in accordance with this appendix The appendix is based on application of the degrees of hazard as defined in NFPA 704 arranged by hazard class as for specific categories defined in Chapter 2 of the International Fire Code and used through- out F101.2 General. The hazard rankings shown in Table 17101 2 have been established by using guidelines found within NFPA 704 As noted in Section 4 2 of NFPA 704, there could be specific reasons to alter the degree of hazard assigned to a specific material, for example, ignition temperature, flamma- ble range or susceptibility of a container to rupture by an internal combustion explosion or to metal failure while under pressure or because of heat from external fire As a result, the degree of hazard assigned for the same material can vary when assessed by different people of equal competence The hazard rankings assigned to each class represent rea- sonable mmimum hazard levels for a given class based on the use of criteria established by NFPA 704 Specific cases of use or storage may dictate the use of higher degrees of hazard in certain cases SECTION F102 REFERENCED STANDARD NFPA 70417 Identification of the Hazards F1O11, ofMatenals for Emergency F1O12 Response 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 537 I I 1 I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboem a Romsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX F TABLE F101.2 FIRE FIGHTER WARNING PLACARD DESIGNATIONS BASED ON HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CATEGORIES HAZARD CATEGORY DESIGNATION Combustible liquid II F2 Combustible liquid IIIA F2 Combustible liquid IIIB Fl Combustible dust F4 Combustible fiber F3 Cryogenic flammable or F2' Cryogenic oxidizing �' genic izin g O H3 R R4 Explosive F2 Flammable solid F4 Flammable gas (gaseous) F4 Flammable gas (liquefied) F4 Flammable liquid IA F3 Flammable liquid I13 F3 Flammable liquid IC R4 Organic peroxide LTD F4, R3 Organic peroxide I F3, R3 OrOrganic peroxide II g p F2, R2 III, RI Organic peroxide III None Organic peroxide IV OX Organic peroxide V OX Oxidizing gas (gaseous) OX4 Oxidizing gas (liquefied) OX3 Oxidizer 4 OX2 Oxidizer 3 OXl Oxidizer 2 F4 Oxidizer 1 F3 Pyrophoric gases R4 R P ro horic solids, liquids Y P q R22 Unstable reactive 4D R2 Unstable reactive 3D None Unstable reactive 3N W3 Unstable reactive 2 W2 Unstable reactive 1 143, COR Water reactive 3 H3 Water reactive 2 H4 Corrosive Toxic Highly toxic a F3 = Finely divided solids, typically less than 75 micrometers (lan) (200 mesh), that pose an elevated risk of forming an ignitable dust cloud, such as finely divided sulfur, National Electric Code Group E dusts (for example, aluminum, zirconium and titanium) and b)sphenol A F2=Finely divided solids less than 420 pm (40 mesh) that pose an ordinary risk of forming an ignitable dust cloud FFlammable category CORCorrosive R Reactive category UD Unclassified detonable material HHealth category 4I—Class 4 detonable material WSpecial hazard water reactive 3I—Class 3 detonable material ON Special hazard oxidizing properties 3N Class 3 nondetonable material 538 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyaght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of R—d—od) O,do, Nomb¢*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( RR 1,—Ag,—^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths TAodomoo.m Atc, odomo-by any Ot Party o[AAmboem-co [vsd Mco— o,IAo, and Nyodwg cokb¢Ad ANY VNAUTHO RI]AD TTL REPROD VCIION ORDISIRIBVTION ISA VIOLATION OP THE PEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACI AND THE LICENSEA G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHEREUNDER APPENDIX G CRYOGENIC FLUIDS -WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS This appendix is for information purposes and is not intended for adoption. User note: About this appendix., Appendix G gives the fire code official and registered design professional a ready reference tool for the conversion of the liquid weight and volume of cryogenic fluid to their corresponding volume of gas and vice versa and is a companion to the provisions of Chapter 55 of this code SECTION G101 GENERAL G101.1 Scope. This appendix is used to convert from liquid to gas for cryogenic fluids G101.2 Conversion. Table G101 2 shall be used to deter- mine the equivalent amounts of cryogenic fluids in either the liquid or gas phase G101.2.1 Use of the table. To use Table G101 2, read horizontally across the line of interest For example, to determine the number of cubic feet of gas contained in 1 0 gallon (3 785 L) of liquid argon, find 1 000 in the column entitled "Volume of Liquid at Normal Boiling Point" Reading across the line under the column entitled "Vol- ume of Gas at NTP" (70°F and 1 atmosphere/14 7 psia), the value of 112 45 cubic feet (3 184 m') is found G101.2.2 Other quantifies. If other quantities are of interest, the numbers can be multiplied or divided to obtain the quantity of interest For example, to determine the number of cubic feet of argon gas contained in a vol- ume of 1,000 gallons (3785 L) of liquid argon at its normal boiling point, multiply 112 45 by 1,000 to obtain 112,450 cubic feet (3184 m') 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 539 I I 1 I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817D201 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC NA f�Lth,[TAodomo,,mAt,Pepeodomo,o by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo¢ Ally o,and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX G TABLE G101.2 WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS FOR COMMON CRYOGENIC FLUIDS VOLUME OF LIQUID AT NORMAL WEIGHT OF LIQUID OR GAS BOILING POINT VOLUME OF GAS AT NTP CRYOGENIC FLUID Pounds Kilograms Liters Gallons Cubic feet Cubic meters 1 000 0 454 0 326 0 086 967 0 274 2205 1 000 0 718 0 190 21 32 0 604 3 072 1 393 1 000 0 264 2971 0 841 Argon 11 628 5 274 3 785 1 000 11245 3 184 10 340 4 690 3 366 0 889 10000 2 832 3 652 1 656 1 189 0 314 3531 1 000 1 000 0 454 3 631 0 959 9672 2 739 2205 1 000 8 006 2 115 21323 6 038 0 275 0 125 1 000 0 264 2663 0 754 Helium 1 042 0 473 3 785 1 000 10082 2 855 1 034 0 469 3 754 0 992 10000 2 832 0 365 0 166 1 326 0 350 3531 1 000 1 000 0 454 6 409 1 693 191 96 5 436 2205 1 000 14 130 3 733 42320 11 984 0 156 0 071 1 000 0 264 2995 0 848 Hydrogen 0 591 0 268 3 785 1 000 11337 3 210 0 521 0 236 3 339 0 882 10000 2 832 0 184 0 083 1 179 0 311 3531 1 000 1 000 0 454 0 397 0 105 1200 0 342 2205 1 000 0 876 0 231 2662 0 754 2 517 1 142 1 000 0 264 3039 0 861 Oxygen 9 527 4 321 3 785 1 000 11505 3 250 8 281 3 756 3 290 0 869 10000 2 832 2 924 1 327 1 162 0 307 3531 1 000 1 000 0 454 0 561 0 148 1380 0 391 2205 1 000 1 237 0 327 3043 0 862 1 782 0 808 1 000 0 264 2460 0 697 Nitrogen 6 746 3 060 3 785 1 000 93 11 2 637 7 245 3 286 4 065 1 074 10000 2 832 2 558 1 160 1 436 0 379 3531 1 000 1 000 0 454 1 052 0 278 22 968 0 650 2205 1 000 2 320 0 613 50 646 1 434 0 951 0 431 1 000 0 264 21 812 0 618 LNG' 3 600 1 633 3 785 1 000 8262 2 340 4 356 1 976 4 580 1 210 10000 2 832 11 501 5 217 1 616 0 427 3531 1 000 For SI 1 pound= 0 454 kg, 1 gallon =3 785 L, 1 cubic foot= 0 02832 m', °C= [(°F) - 32]/1 8, 1 pound per square inch atmosphere= 6 895 kPa a The values listed for liquefied natural gas (LNG) are "typical' values LNG is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, and no two LNG streams have exactly the same composition 540 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° r Copyaght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of R—d—od)OTdo,Nomb,,*100817— 01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1,—Ag,—^ '^Rt, ICC Nootths[TAodomoo.m AthsTepeodomo-by any Ot Party o[ATmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—o,IAo, and Mwodwg PToIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEUTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orcknance or legislation of the junsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix H is intended to assist businesses in establishing a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) based on the classification and quantities of materials that would be found on -site in storage or use The sample forms and available Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide the basis for the evaluations It is also a companion to Sections 407 5 and 407 6, which provide the requirement that the HMIS and HMMP be submitted where required by the fire code official SECTION H101 HMMP 11101.1 Part A (see Example Format in Figure 1) 1 Fill out items and sign the declaration 2 Part A of this section is required to be updated and sub- mitted annually, or within 30 days of a process or man- agement change 11101.2 Part 13-General Facility Description/Site Plan (see Example Format in Figure 2) 1 Provide a site plan on 8'/z mch by 11-inch (215 mm by 279 mm) paper, showing the locations of all buildings, structures, outdoor chemical control or storage and use areas, parking lots, internal roads, storm and sanitary sewers, wells and adjacent property uses Indicate the approximate scale, northern direction and date the drawing was completed 11101.3 Part C-Facility Storage Map -Confidential Infor- mation (see Example Format in Figure 3) 1 Provide a floor plan of each building identified on the site plan as containing hazardous materials on 8'/z mch by 11-inch (215 mm by 279 mm) paper, identifying the northern direction and showing the location of each storage and use area 2 Identify storage and use areas, including hazard waste storage areas 3 Show the following 3 1 Accesses to each storage and use area 32 Location of emergency equipment 33 Location where liaison will meet emergency responders 34 Facility evacuation meeting point locations 35 The general purpose of other areas within the building 36 Location of all aboveground and underground tanks to include sumps, vaults, below -grade treatment systems, piping, etc 37 Hazard classes in each area 3 8 Locations of all Group H occupancies, control areas, and exterior storage and use areas 39 Emergency exits SECTION H102 HMIS 11102.1 Inventory statement contents. 1 HMIS Summary Report (see Example Format in Fig- ure 4) 1 1 Complete a summary report for each control area and Group H occupancy 1 2 The storage summary report includes the HMIS Inventory Report amounts in storage, use - closed and use -open conditions 1 3 Provide separate summary reports for storage, use -closed and use -open conditions 1 4 IBC/IFC Hazard Class 1 5 Inventory Amount [Solid (lb), Liquid (gal), Gas (cu ft, gal or lbs)] 1 6 IBC/IFC Maximum Allowable Quantity per control area (XIAQ) (If applicable, double MAQ for sprinkler protection and/or storage in cabinets For wholesale and retail sales occu- pancies, go to Tables 5003 11 1 and 5704 3 4 1 of the International Fire Code for MAQs ) 2 HMIS Inventory Report (see Example Format in Fig- ure 5) 2 1 Complete an inventory report by listing prod- ucts by location 22 Product Name 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 541 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H 23 Components (For mixtures specify percent- ages of major components if available ) 24 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number (For mixtures list CAS Numbers of major components if available ) 25 Location (Identify the control area or, if it is a Group H occupancy, provide the classifica- tion, such as H-2 or H-3 ) 26 Container with a capacity of greater than 55 gallons (208 L) (If product container, vessel or tank could exceed 55 gallons, indicate yes in column) 27 Hazard Classification (List applicable classi- fications for each product) 28 Stored (Amount of product in storage condi- tions) 2 9 Closed (Amount of product in use -closed sys- tems ) 2 10 Open (Amount of product in use -open sys- tems ) Facilities that have prepared, filed and submitted a Tier II Inventory Report required by the U S Environmental Protec- tion Agency (USEPA) or required by a state that has secured USEPA approval for a similar form shall be deemed to have complied with this section SECTION H103 EMERGENCY PLAN 1 Emergency Notification (See Example Format in Figure 6) 2 Where OSHA or state regulations require a facility to have either an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), the EAP or ERP shall be included as part of the HMNIP SECTION H104 REFERENCED STANDARD ICC IBC18 International Bmldmg Code H102 1 542 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° kl I I C',EItOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET)pu�ry Mt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,m At6s odomo- by any Ot Party, o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vs3 9oglo—oKIA o ncg and NyodwgpooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURE 1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I: FACILITY DESCRIPTION 1 Business Name Phone Address 2 Person Responsible for the Business Name Title Phone 3 Emergency Contacts Name Title Home Number Work Number 4 Person Responsible for the Application/Principal Contact Name Title Phone 5 Principal Business Activity 6 Number of Employees 7 Number of Shifts a Number of Employees per Shift 8 Hours of Operation 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 543 I " ' CATFIgRtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Dme(Rv O,,pfnmd—od om),(Qty of FRmd od)O[d6 Nomb6*100817— 01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^M, ICC No(wN¢[,Aodomoo.mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, AxmboemdmRo dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURE 2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I: FACILITY DESCRIPTION 544 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copynght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Cm,(Rv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[d6 N=b6*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM(GET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWPyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURE 3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I: FACILITY DESCRIPTION PART C—FACILITY MAP Business Name Date Address Page of 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 545 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv O,,e Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmd od) O[d6 Nomb6*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( I,—Affiee^®t'^^I, ICC No fwN¢[,Aodomo,,mALM,,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o dMglo— odympyncg and,yodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURE 4 SECTION II —HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS) SUMMARY REPORT (Storages Conditions)` IBCAFC HAZARD CLASS HAZARD CLASS INVENTORY AMOUNT IBCAFC MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY" (Abbrev) Solid (lb) Liquid (gal) Gas ten R, gal, lb) Solid (lb) Liquid (gal) Gas (cu R, gal, Ib) Combustible Liquid C2 5 120 C3A 330 C313 6 13,200 Combustible Fiber Loose/Baled Cryogenics, Flamma- ble Cryo-Flam 45 Cryogenic, Oxidizing Cryo-OX 45 Flammable Gas FLG (Gaseous) 150 1,000 (Liquefied) 30 Flammable Liquid F1A 30 FIB & F1C 5 120 Combination (IA, 113, IQ 5 120 Flammable Solid FLS 125 Organic Peroxide OPU 0 Opt 5 OP2 50 OP3 125 OP4 NL OP5 NL Oxidizer OX4 0 OX3 10 OX2 250 OXl 4,000 a Complete a summary report for each control area and Group H occupancy b Storage = storage + use -closed +use -open systems c Separate reports are required for use -closed and use -open systems d Include increases for sprinklers or storage in cabinets, if applicable (This is an example; add additional hazard classes as needed.) 546 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° r ITHR(Aryaght Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om),(Qty of Ro,dNood) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc sa AM (PET) mt to ff.,I ( " ' 1, s Ag,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otthsTTAodomoam AthsTepeodomo- by any Ot Party o[ ATmboemdmho[vsd Mglo —o,IA o,and ,yodwg L-IRISed ANY VNAVTHO OLDER RBPROD ,,MN OR D ISIRIBVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE BM ENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURES SECTION II— HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS) INVENTORY REPORT (Sort Products Alphabetically by Location of Product and then Alphabetically by Product Name) Product Name (Components)` CAS Number Location' Container >55 gal° Haz Class Hat Class Haz Class Stored (Ibs) Stored (gal) Stored (gas)" Closed Qbs) Closed (gal) Closed gas^ Open (Ibs) Open (gal) ACETYLENE Control (Acetylene gas) 74 86 2 Area 1 FLG UR2 150 BLACKAEROSOL SPRAY PAINT (IvHxture) Mixture Control ,area 1 A-L3 24 GASOLINE, UNLEADED 8006-61-9 (Gasoline -Mixture) Methyl-t-Butyl-Ether-15 o 1634-04-4 Control Dnsopropyl Ether-7% 108-20-3 Area 1 FIB 5 Ethanol- 11% 64-17-5 Toluene-12% 108-88-3 Xylene-11% 1330-20-7 MOTOR OIL-10W40 (Hydrotreated Heavy 64742-54-7 Control Parafti ieDistillate-85%, mixture Area 1 C313 3 Additives-20%) DIESEL (Diesel-99-100%, 68476-34-6 Control yes C2 225 Additives) Proprietary Area 2 TRANSMISSION M(OH11D-Solvent-Neutral, 64742-65-0 Areal C3B 3 Performance Additives) OXYGEN, GAS 7782-44-7 H-3 OXG I 1 5,000 (Oxygen) a Identify the control area or, if it is a Group H occupancy, provide the classification, such as H-2, H-3, etc b If the product container, vessel or tank could exceed 55 gallons, indicate yes in the column c Specify percentages of main components if available d In cubic feet, gallons or pounds (This is an example; add additional hazard classes as needed.) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 547 I " ' CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of IF—d ood) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-01JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,—t to ( LET Ag,,—®'^Rt, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO, Tgoodomo- by anty y Ot ParoT ATmboemdmho[vsd Mglo—ody oTVgand Nyodwg LMARIS d ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIRTHON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX H FIGURE 6 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION III: EMERGENCY PLAN 1 In the event of an emergency, the following shall be notified a Facility Liaison Name Title Home Number Work Number b Agency Agency Fire Department LEPC Other 14Me, FM Nm7oTiTaRRoil:-M 548 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° t' t CopyaghtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Dty of IF— o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC No huthsT,odomo,,m AUO,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem-tho[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Mwodwg pooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS -NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orcknance or legislation of thejunsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix 1, which was developed by the ICC Hazard Abatement in Existing Buildings Committee, is intended to pro- vide the fire code official with a list of conditions that are readily identifiable by the inspector during the course of an inspection utilizing this code The specific conditions identified in this appendix are primarily derived from applicable NFPA standards and pose a hazard to the proper operation of the respective systems While these do not represent all of the conditions that pose a hazard or otherwise may impair the proper operation of fire protection systems, their identification in this adoptable appendix will provide a more direct path for enforcement by the fire code official SECTION 1101 NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS I101.1 General. This appendix is intended to identify condi- tions that can occur where fire protection systems are not properly maintained or components have been damaged This appendix is not intended to provide comprehensive mspec- tion, testing and maintenance requirements, which are found in NFPA 10, 25 and 72 Rather, it is intended to identify problems that are readily observable during fire inspections I101.2 Noncompliant conditions requiring component replacement. The following conditions shall be deemed non- compliant and shall cause the related component(s) to be replaced to comply with the provisions of this code 1 Sprinkler heads having any of the following conditions 1 1 Signs of leakage 1 2 Paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied 13 Evidence of corrosion including, but not limited to, discoloration or rust 14 Deformation or damage of any part 1 5 Improper orientation of sprinkler head 16 Empty glass bulb 1 7 Sprinkler heads manufactured prior to 1920 1 8 Replacement sprinkler heads that do not match existing sprinkler heads in orifice size, K-factor temperature rating, coating or deflector type 19 Sprinkler heads for the protection of cooking equipment that have not been replaced within one year 2 Water pressure and air pressure gauges that have been installed for more than 5 years and have not been tested to within 3 percent accuracy I101.3 Noncompliant conditions requiring component repair or replacement. The following shall be deemed non- compliant conditions and shall cause the related compo- nent(s) to be repaired or replaced to comply with the provisions of this code 1 Sprinkler and standpipe system piping and fittings hav- ing any of the following conditions 1 1 Signs of leakage 1 2 Evidence of corrosion 13 Misalignment 1 4 Mechanical damage 2 Sprinkler piping support having any of the following conditions 2 1 Materials resting on or hung from sprinkler pip- ing 2 2 Damaged or loose hangers or braces 3 Class II and Class III standpipe systems having any of the following conditions 3 1 No hose or nozzle, where required 32 Hose threads incompatible with fire department hose threads 33 Hose connection cap missing 34 Mildew, cuts, abrasions and deterioration evi- dent 35 Coupling damaged 36 Gaskets missing or deteriorated 37 Nozzle missing or obstructed 4 Hose racks and cabinets having any of the following conditions 41 Difficult to operate or damaged 42 Hose improperly racked or rolled 43 Inability of rack to swing 90 degrees (1 57 rad) out of the cabinet 44 Cabinet locked, except as permitted by this code 45 Cabinet door will not fully open 46 Door glazing cracked or broken 5 Portable fire extinguishers having any of the following conditions 5 1 Broken seal or tamper indicator 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 549 I 11 1 CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AwLDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817D201 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,«odomo,o by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo¢ ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX I 52 Expired maintenance tag 53 Pressure gauge indicator in "red " 54 Signs of leakage or corrosion 55 Mechanical damage, denting or abrasion of tank 56 Presence of repairs such as welding, soldering or brazing 57 Damagedthreads 5 8 Damaged hose assembly, couplings or swivel joints 6 Fire alarm and detection control egLupment, initiating devices and notification appliances having any of the following conditions 6 1 Corroded or leaking batteries or terminals 6 2 Smoke detectors having part or other ornamen- tation that is not factory -applied 6 3 Mechanical damage to heat or smoke detectors 6 4 Tripped fuses 7 Fire department connections having any of the follow - mg conditions 71 Fire department connections are not visible or able to be accessed from the fire apparatus access road 72 Couplings or swivels are damaged 73 Plugs and caps are missing or damaged 74 Gaskets are deteriorated 75 Check valve is leaking 76 Identification signs are missing 8 Fire pumps having any of the following conditions 81 Pump room temperature is less than 40°F (4 4°C) 82 Ventilating louvers are not freely operable 8 3 Corroded or leaking system piping 84 Diesel fuel tank is less than two-thirds full 8 5 Battery readings, lubrication oil or cooling water levels are abnormal SECTION 1102 REFERENCED STANDARDS NFPA 10 17 Portable Fire Exhngmshers I101 1 NFPA 2517 Inspection, Testing and I101 1 Maintenance of Water -based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 7216 National Fire Alarm Code I101 1 550 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1I 1 CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( TUTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle—ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN The provisions contoured in this appendix are notmandotory wiles specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation oftne)nvesdtchon User note About this appendix Appendix J proodes design, mstafiahon and mamtenance regwrements fora Bustling Information Stgn (Big), a bre service tool to be utsced in the crucial, imbas response of fro fighters to a structure fire The Bidplacard is desgred to be utsced mthm the imhal response time frame clan mc0ent to assist bre fighters m thev tacbcas same up of situation as soon aspossVe afteramval on the scene of afire emergency The Bid design is m the shape of a bre service Makese Crass and ndudes five spaces (the four w ings cons the centerpmce of the cross symbop m which mformahon a placed about the tacbcas cons0erahons of constmchon type and houtly rabng, fro pmtechon systems, occupancy type, content hazards and special features that could affect tacbcas decisions and operations SECTION J101 GENERAL J101.1 Scope. New buildings shall have a building informa- tion signs) that shall comply with Sections J101 1 1 through J1017 Existing buildings shall be brought into conformance with Sections J101 1 through J101 9 when one of the follow- ing occurs 1 The fire department conducts an annual inspection intended to verify compliance with this section, or any required mspechun 2 A change in use or occupancy has occurred Exceptions: 1 Group U occupancies 2 One-andtwo-farmdydwellnngs J101.1.1 Sign location. The budding information sign shall be placed at one of the following locations 1 On the entry door or sidelight at ammrmum height of 42 inches (1067 mm) above the walking surface on the address side of the budding or structure 2 On the exterior surface of the building or stmeture on either side of the entry door, not more than 3 feet (76 mm) from the entrance door, at a minimum (Left) (TOP) height of 42 inches (1067 mm) above the walking surface on the address side of the budding or struc- ture Conspicuously placed inside an enclosed entrance lobby, on any vertical surface within 10 feet (254 mm) of the entrance door at a minimum height of 42 inches (1067 mm) above the walking surface Inside the building's fire commend center On the exterior of the fire alarm control unit or m the wall immediately adjacent to the fire alarm con- trol unit door where the alarm panel is located in the enclosed min lobby J101.1.2 Sign features. The budding information sign shall consist of all of the following 1 White reflective background with red letters 2 Durablernmenal 3 Numerals shall be Roman or Liam numerals, as required, or alphabet letters 4 Permanently affixed to the budding or structure in an approved manver J101.1.3 Sign shape. The budding information sign shall be a Maltese cross as shown in Figure J101 1 3 (light) (Bottom) FIGURE J10113 EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 551 t m tOmvIm AL1woMc.mnvm+samgxmnovm RmeP�messmwwmn)Fesmwmi:umi)onexw.m�nvrz®k��zmanoveiun(m'pe em u eA M&KC xo twnevew,iumv�m�uom'�umwgm'wmw4'earmeu¢mvucma tuFt rim mks maP�maveamme��m urcoxwixov¢m e RODornoxoRrr6T6 UON6AVIOLUONOF9@FP COP GXTACfum'rceu=EAG�um Trowawrrawmiueervuvm-�rrm APPENDIX J J101.1.4 Sign size and lettering. The mimmum size of the building information sign and lettering shall be in accordance with the following 1 The width and height shall be 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152 mm) 2 The height or width of each Maltese cross wing area shall be 1 VA inches (29 mm) and have a stroke width of'/, inch (13 mm) 3 The center of the Maltese cross, a circle or oval, shall be 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter and have a stroke width of Vz inch (6 mm) 4 All Roman numerals and alphabetic designations, shall be 1V4 inch (32 mm) height and have a stroke width of V, inch (6 mm) J101.2 Sign designations. Designations shall be made based on the construction type, content, hazard, fire protection Sys- tems, life safety and occupancy Where multiple designations occur within a classification category, the designation used shall be based on the greatest potential risk J101.3 Construction type (top wing). The construction types shall be designated by assigning the appropriate Roman numeral, and letter, placed inside the top wing of the Maltese cross The hourly rating provided is for the structural framing in accordance with Table 601 of the International Building Code, CONSTRUCTION TYPE FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING IANoncombustible 3 Hours IB Noncombustible 2 Hours IIANoncombustible 1 Hour IIBNoncombustible 0 Hours IIIA Noncombustible/combustible 1 Hour IIIB Noncombustible/combustible 0 Hours IVHeavytimber (HT) HT VA Combustible 1 Hour VBNombustible 0 Hours J101.4 Fire protection systems (right wing). The fire pro- tection system shall be designated by determining its level of protection and assigning the appropriate designation to the right wing of the Maltese cross Where multiple systems are provided, all shall be listed AS Aummatie sprinkler system installed throughout CES Chemical extrngutshmg system and designated area CS Combination sprinkler and standpipe system DS Dry sprinkler system and designated areas FA Fire alarm system FP Fire pump FW Fire wall and designated areas PAS Pre -action sprinkler system and designated floor PS Partial automatic sprinkler system, and designated floor S Standpipe system NS No system installed J101.5 Occupancy type (bottom wing). The occupancy of a building or structure shall be designated in accordance with the occupancy classification found in Section 302 1 of the International Building Code and the corresponding designa- tion shall be placed in the bottom wing of the Maltese cross Where a building or structure contains a mixture of uses and occupancies, all uses and occupancies shall be identified A Assembly B Business E Educational F Factory or Industrial H High Hazard I Institutional M Mercantile R Residential J101.6 Hazards of content (left wing). The hazards of build- ing contents shall be designated by one of the following clas- sifications as defined in NFPA 13 and the appropriate designation shall be placed inside the left wing of the Maltese cross LH Lighthazard MH Moderate hazard HH High hazard J101.7 Tactical considerations (center circle). The center circle shall include the name of the local fire service and, where required, the letters " TC for "tactical considerations " Where fire fighters conduct preplan operations, a unique situ- ation(s) for tactical considerations shall be identified and the information provided to the fire dispatch communications center to further assist fire fighters in identifying that there is special consideration(s) for this occupancy Special consider- ation designations include, but are not limited to 1 Impact -resistant drywall 2 Impact -resistant glazing, such as blast or hurricane -type glass 3 All types of roof and floor structural members mclud- mg but not limited to post -tension concrete, bar joists, solid wood joists, rafters, trusses, cold -formed galva- nized steel, I -joists and I -beams, green roof with vege- tation, soil and plants 4 Hazardous materials (such as explosives, chemicals, plastics) 5 Solar panels and DC electrical energy 6 HVAC system, and smoke management system for pressurization and exhaust methods 7 Other unique characteristic(s) within the building that are ranked according to a potential risk to occupants and fire fighters 552 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oe DI AM (PET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ At, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m AtOy odomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo —ooly o,and Nyodwg G,oIRb Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX J J101.8 Sign classification maintenance, building informa- tion. Sign maintenance shall comply with each of the follow - mg 1 Fire departments in the Jurisdiction shall define the des- ignations to be placed within the sign 2 Fire departments in the Jurisdiction shall conduct annual inspections to verify compliance with this sec- tion of the code and shall notify the owner, or the owner's agent, of any required updates to the sign in accordance with fire department designations and the owner, or the owner's agent, shall comply within 30 days 3 The owner of a building shall be responsible for the maintenance and updates to the sign in accordance with fire department designations J101.9 Training. Jurisdictions shall tram fire department personnel on Sections J101 1 through J101 8 SECTION J102 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC 18 International Building Code J101 3, J101 5 NFPA 1316 Installation of Sprinkler Systems J101 6 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 553 I I I I CITFIgRtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) puuvant to ( Lie Ag,,vo aM, ICC NofwN¢[TAodomoo.mAtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 554 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX K CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orchnance or legislation of thejurischchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix K was created with the intent to provide jurisdictions with an option for assessing minimum fire and life safety requirements for buildings containing ambulatory care facilities While this appendix is written with the intent to apply retroactive minimum standards, it is recognized that the ambulatory care requirements are relatively recent additions to the International Building Code° For that reason, these requirements are presented as an appendix so that the adopting authority can exercise judgment in the adoption and applica- tion of this section This appendix would also be useful for those local and state jurisdictions that are specifically focused on ensuring the safety of existing ambulatory care facilities by providing minimum criteria that could be used to bring older facilities into compliance with the current standards at the discretion of the adopting jurisdiction The technical requirements are based on the current International Building Code language, which is consistent with the overall concept of the current federal requirements SECTION K101 GENERAL K101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings containing ambulatory care facilities in addition to the requirements of Chapter 11 Where the provi- sions of this chapter conflict with either the construction requirements in Chapter 11 or the construction requirements that applied at the time of construction, the most restrictive provision shall apply K101.2 Intent. The intent of this appendix is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying and existing bwldmgs containing ambulatory care facilities where such buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code SECTION K102 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES K102.1 Separation. Ambulatory care facilities where the potential exists for four or more care recipients to be incapa- ble of self-preservation at any time, whether rendered incapa- ble by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for a care recipient already incapable, shall be separated from adjacent spaces, corridors or tenants with a fire partition installed in accordance with Section 708 of the International Building Code K102.2 Smoke compartments. Where the aggregate area of one or more ambulatory care facilities is greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m) on one story, the story shall be provided with a smoke barrier to subdivide the story into not fewer than two smoke compartments The area of any one such smoke compartment shall be not greater than 22,500 square feet (2092 m) The travel distance from any point in a smoke compartmentto a smoke barrier door shall be not greater than 200 feet (60 960 mm) The smoke barrier shall be installed in accordance with Section 709 of the International Building Code with the exception that smoke barriers shall be continu- ous from an outside wall to an outside wall, a floor to a floor, or from a smoke barrier to a smoke barrier or a combination thereof K102.2.1 Refuge area. Not less than 30 net square feet (2 8 m) for each nonambulatory care recipient shall be provided within the aggregate area of corridors, care recipient rooms, treatment rooms, lounge or dining areas and other low -hazard areas within each smoke compart- ment Each occupant of an ambulatory care facility shall be provided with access to a refuge area without passing through or utilizing adjacent tenant spaces K102.2.2 Smoke barriers. Smoke barriers shall be con- structed in accordance with Sections 422 and 709 of the International Building Code Exceptions: 1 Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium enclosure in accordance with Section 404 6 of the International Building Code 2 Smoke barriers shall be continuous from an out- side wall to an outside wall, a floor to a floor, a smoke barrier to a smoke barrier or a combina- tion thereof K102.2.3 Opening protectives. Openings in smoke bam- ers shall be protected in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code Opening protectives shall have a minimum fire protection rating of/ hour Exception: Existing wired glass vision panels in doors shall be permitted to remain K102.2.4 Penetrations. Penetrations of smoke barriers shall comply with the International Building Code Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 555 I I I I CITFIght @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) mt to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomo,,m AtO,Pepeodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemdm6o d Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg LARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX K K102.2.5 Joints. Joints made in or between smoke barri- ers shall comply with the International Building Code Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction K102.2.6 Duct and air transfer openings. Penetrations in a smoke barrier by duct and au -transfer openings shall comply with Section 717 of the International Building Code Exception: Where existing duct and air -transfer open- ings in smoke barriers exist without smoke dampers, they shall be permitted to remain Any changes to exist- ing smoke dampers shall be submitted for review and approved in accordance with Section 717 of the Inter- national Building Code K102.2.7Independent egress. Ameans of egress shall be provided from each smoke compartment created by smoke barriers without having to return through the smoke com- partment from which means of egress originated K102.3 Automatic sprinkler system. An automatic sprin- kler system shall be provided in ambulatory care facilities where required by Sections K102 3 1 and K102 3 2 K102.3.1 Types II13, IIIB and VB construction. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility in Type IIB, IIIB and VB construction where either of the following conditions exist at any time 1 Four or more care recipients are rendered incapable of self-preservation 2 One or more care recipients that are rendered inca- pable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on lev- els other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided, all floors below and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit cscharge, including the level of exit dis- charge K102.3.2 High-rise buildings. In high-rise buildings con- taining ambulatory care facilities, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire floor con- taining an ambulatory care facility where either of the fol- lowing conditions exist at any tine 1 Four or more care recipients are rendered incapable of self-preservation 2 One or more care recipients that are rendered inca- pable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on lev- els other than the level of exit cscharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided, all floors below and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit dis- charge K102.4 Automatic fire alarm system. Fire areas containing ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with an electroni- cally supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and ele- vator lobbies Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, provided that the occupant notification appli- ances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler waterflow K102.5 Waste and linen chutes. In ambulatory care facili- ties, existing waste and linen chutes shall comply with Sec- tions K102 5 1 through K102 5 5 K102.5.1 Enclosures. Chutes shall be enclosed with 1- hour fire -resistance -rated construction Opening protec- tives shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the Inter- national Building Code and have afire protection rating of not less thanl hour K102.5.2 Chute intakes. Chute intakes shall comply with Section K102 5 2 1 or K102 5 2 2 K102.5.2.1 Chute intake direct from corridor. Where intake to chutes is direct from a corridor, the intake opening shall be equipped with a chute -intake door in accordance with Section 716 of the Interna- tional Building Code and have afire protection rating of not less than 1 hour K102.5.2.2 Chute intake via a chute -intake room. Where the intake to chutes is accessed through a chute - intake room, the room shall be enclosed with 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction Opening protectwes for the intake room shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and have afire protection rating of not less than'/q hour Opening pro- tectives for the chute enclosure shall be in accordance with Section K102 5 1 K102.5.3 Automatic sprinkler system. Chutes shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 2 11 2 K102.5.4 Chute discharge rooms. Chutes shall terminate in a dedicated chute discharge room Such rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction Opening protectives shall be in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and have a fire protection rat- ing of not less than 1 hour K102.5.5 Chute discharge protection. Chute discharges shall be equipped with a self -closing or automatic -closing opening protective in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code and have afire protection rat- ing of not less than 1 hour 556 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Copyngbt @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dv od om).(DtyofPnmdNmod)O,do,N=b¢*100817— 01 JM 15. Z.mo oc DI AM (GET) mtto S I (MPTITrITUTRR 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboema,Ooossd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX K SECTION K103 INCIDENTAL USES IN EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES K103.1 General. Incidental uses associated with and located within existing ambulatory care facilities required to be sepa- rated by Section 422 in the International Building Code, and that generally pose a greater level of risk to such occupancies, shall comply with the provisions of Sections K103 2 through K103 4 2 1 Incidental uses in ambulatory care facilities required to be separated by Section 422 of the International Building Code are limited to those listed in Table K103 1 K103.2 Occupancy classification. Incidental uses shall not be individually classified in accordance with Section 302 1 of the Intemational Building Code Incidental uses shall be included in the building occupancies in which they are located K103.3 Area limitations. Incidental uses shall not occupy more than 10 percent of the building area of the story in which they are located K103.4 Separation and protection. The incidental uses listed in Table K103 1 shall be separated from the remainder of the building or equipped with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem, or both, in accordance with the provisions of that table K103.4.1 Separation. Where Table K103 1 specifies a fire -resistance -rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building in accor- dance with Section 509 4 1 of the International Building Code K103.4.2 Protection. Where Table K1031 permits an automatic sprinkler system without a fire -resistance -rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke in accordance with Section 509 4 2 of the International Building Code K103.4.2.1 Protection limitation. Except as otherwise specified in Table K103 1 for certain incidental uses, where an automatic sprinkler system is provided in accordance with Table K103 1, only the space occupied by the incidental use need be equipped with such a sys- tem SECTION K104 MEANS OF EGRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES K104.1 Size of doors. The required capacity of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) Where this section requires a minimum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm) In ambulatory care facilities, doors serving as means of egress from patient treatment rooms shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm) The maximum width of a swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) nominal The minimum clear opening height of doors shall be 80 inches (2032 mm) Exceptions 1 Door openings to storage closets less than 10 square feet (0 93 m2) in area shall not be limited by the min- imum clear opening width 2 The width of door leaves in revolving doors that comply with Section 1010 1 4 1 shall not be limited 3 The maximum width of door leaves in revolving doors that comply with Section 1010 1 4 2 shall not be limited 4 Exit access doors serving a room not larger than 70 square feet (6 5 m) shall have a door leaf width of not less than 24 inches (610 mm) 5 Door closers and doorstops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the floor K104.2 Corridor and aisle width. Comdor width shall be as determined in Section 1005 1 and this section The mini- mum width of comdors and aisles that serve gurney traffic in areas where patients receive care that causes them to be inca- pable of self-preservation shall be not less than 72 inches (1829 mm) TABLE K103.1 INCIDENTAL USES IN EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES ROOM OR AREA SEPARATION AND/OR PROTECTION Furnace room where any piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Rooms with boilers where the largest piece of equipment is over 15 psi and 10 horsepower 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Refrigerant machinery room 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Hydrogen fuel gas rooms, not classified as Group H 1 hour in ambulatory care facilities Incinerator rooms 2 hours and provide automatic sprinkler system Laboratories not classified as Group H 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Laundry rooms over 100 square feet 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Waste and linen collection rooms with containers with total volume of 10 cubic feet or greater 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Storage rooms greater than 100 square feet 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system Stationary storage battery systems having a liquid electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons for flooded lead -acid, nickel cadmium or VRLA, or more than 1,000 pounds for lithium -ton and lithium metal polymer used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterruptible power supplies 1 hour in ambulatory care facilities For SI 1 square foot =0 0929 mY, 1 pound per square inch (p9)=69 kPa, 1 Bvhsh thermal unit (Btu) per hour =0293 watts, 1 horsepower =]46 watts, 1 gallon =3 785 L 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 557 I I1 I CopyrightOo2.017ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awsdby HDO,,Van Cm,(hvdmepf da od mm).(Qtyof FRmdNmod)O,d,,Nomb-100817— ocJM 15.2M006DIAM(PET),tto ( I.i Affiee^®,Ath ICC NofwN¢TAod,A,oamALLh,gAod,A,o,,by any O,,d Partyo, AMb,tm,Ood 9cghe oilympyncg and Mw,k.,okb¢ed ANY VNAVTHORIVED REPRODUCTION ORDISIIUBVTION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER APPENDIX K K104.3 Existing elevators. Existing elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving walks shall comply with the requirements of Sections K104 3 1 and K104 3 2 K104.3.1 Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and mov- ing walks. Existing elevators, escalators, dumbwaJters and moving walks in ambulatory care facilities required to be separated by Section 422 of the International Building Code shall comply with ASN E A17 3 K104.3.2 Elevator emergency operation. Existing eleva- tors with a travel distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or more above or below the main floor or other level of a building and intended to serve the needs of emergency personnel for fire -fighting or rescue purposes shall be provided with emergency operation in accordance with ASN E A17 3 SECTION K105 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC18 International Bmldmg Code K101 2 K102 1, K102 2, K102 2 2, K102 2 3, K102 2 4, K102 2 5, K102 2 6, K102 5 1, K102 5 2 1, K102 5 2 2, K102 5 4, K102 5 6, K103 1, K103 2, K103 4 1, K103 4 2, K104 3 1 ASN E A17 3 Safety Code for Existing Elevator K104 3 1, 2015 and Escalators K10432 558 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1 I CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 jM 15, fMO oc DI AM(GET) puuvant to S I ( I.—Agffi—,o ,,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,00.m�t,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dputyo, Axmboem,,Ooossd ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orcknance or legislation of thejunsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix L provides for the design, installation and maintenance of permanently installed fire fighter breathing air sys- tems in buildings designated by the turisdiction Breathing air is critical for fire -fighting operations Historically, fire departments have supplied air bottles by means of a "bottle brigade," whereby fire fighters manually transport air bottles up stairways, which is an extraordinarily fire fighter -intensive process and takes firefighters away from their primary mission of rescue and firefighting Technology now exists to address the issue using in -building air supply systems Fire fighter breathing air systems were introduced in the late 1980s and are now required in a number of communities throughout the United States The system has been called a "standpipe for air" and consists of stainless steel, high- pressure piping that is supplied by on -site air storage or fire department air supply units Air filling stations are then strategically located throughout the building, allowing fire fighters to refill breathing air cylinders inside the fire building, negating the required "bottle brigade," and making more fire fighters available for search, rescue and fire suppression operations SECTION L101 GENERAL L101.1 Scope. Firefighter air replenishment systems (F.9RS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix The adopting ordinance shall specify building characteristics or special hazards that establish thresholds triggering a require- ment for the installation of a FARS The requirement shall be based on the fire department's capability of replenishing fire fighter breathing air during sustained emergency operations Considerations shall include 1 Building characteristics, such as number of stories above or below grade plane, floor area, type of con- struction and fire -resistance of the primary structural frame to allow sustained fire -fighting operations based on a rating of not less than 2 hours 2 Special hazards, other than bwldmgs, that require unique accommodations to allow the fire department to replenish fire fighter breathing au 3 Fire department staffing level 4 Availability of a fire department breathing air replen- ishment velucle SECTION L102 DEFINITIONS L102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (FARS). A permanently installed arrangement of piping, valves, fittings and equipment to facilitate the replenishment of breathing air in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for fire fighters engaged in emergency operations SECTION L103 PERMITS L103.1 Permits. Permits shall be required to install and maintain a FARS Permits shall be in accordance with Sec- tions L 103 2 and L 103 3 L103.2 Construction permit. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to a FARS The construction permit application shall include documentation of an acceptance and testing plan as specified in Section L105 L103.3 Operational permit An operational permit is required to maintain a FARS SECTION L104 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION L104.1 Design and installation. A FARS shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections L1042 through L104 15 3 L104.2 Standards. Fire fighter air replenishment systems shall be in accordance with Sections L 104 2 1 and L 104 2 2 L104.2.1 Pressurized system components. Pressurized system components shall be designed and installed in accordance with ASME B31 3 L104.2.2 Air quality. The system shall be designed to convey breathing air complying with NFPA 1989 L104.3 Design and operating pressure. The minimum design pressure shall be 110 percent of the fire department's normal SCBA fill pressure The system design pressure shall be marked in an approved manner at the supply connections, and adjacent to pressure gauges on any fixed air supply com- ponents Pressure shall be maintained in the system within 5 percent of the design pressure 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 559 I I 1 I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and NyodwgL ARISAd ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX L L104.4 Cylinder refill rate. The FARS shall be capable of refilling breathing au cylinders of a size and pressure used by the fire department at a rate of not less than two empty cylin- ders in 2 in mutes L104.5 Breathing air supply. Where a fire department mobile air unit is available, the F.9RS shall be supplied by an external mobile air connection in accordance with Section L 104 14 Where a fire department mobile air unit is not avail- able, a stored pressure air supply shall be provided in accor- dance with Section L104 5 1 A stored pressure air supply shall be permitted to be added to a system supplied by an external mobile air connection provided that a means to bypass the stored pressure air supply is located at the external mobile air connection L104.5.1. Stored pressure air supply. A stored pressure air supply shall be designed based on Chapter 24 of NFPA 1901 except that provisions applicable only to mobile apparatus or not applicable to system design shall not apply A stored pressure au supply shall be capable of refilling not less than 50 empty breathing air cylinders of a size and pressure used by the fire department L104.5.2. Retrofit of external mobile air connection. A F.9RS not initially provided with an external mobile air connection due to the lack of a mobile air unit shall be ret- rofitted with an external mobile au connection where a mobile air unit becomes available Where an external mobile air connection is provided, a means to bypass the stored pressure air supply shall be located at the external mobile air connection The retrofit shall be completed not more than 12 months after notification by the fire code official L104.6 Isolation valves. System isolation valves that are accessible to the fire department shall be installed on the sys- tem riser to allow piping beyond any air cylinder refill panel to be blocked L104.7 Pressure relief valve. Pressure relief valves shall be installed at each point of supply and at the top or end of every riser The relief valve shall meet the requirements of CGA S-1 3 and shall not be field adjustable Pressure relief valves shall discharge in a manner that does not endanger personnel who are in the area Valves, plugs or caps shall not be installed in the discharge of a pressure relief valve Where discharge piping is used the end shall not be threaded L104.8 Materials and equipment. Pressurized system com- ponents shall be listed or approved for their intended use and rated for the maximum allowable design pressure in the sys- tem Piping and fittings shall be stainless steel L104.9 Welded connections. Piping connections that are concealed shall be welded L104.10 Protection of piping. System piping shall be pro- tected from physical damage in an approved manner L104.11 Compatibility. Fittings and connections intended to be used by the fire department shall be compatible with the fire department's equipment L104.12 Security. Connections to a F.9RS shall be safe- guarded from unauthorized access in an approved manner L104.13 Fill stations. Fire fighter au replenishment fill sta- tions shall comply with Section L104 13 1 through L 104 13 3 L104.13.1 Location. Fill stations for refilling breathing au cylinders shall be located as follows 1 Fill stations shall be provided at the fifth floor above and below the ground level floor and every thud floor level thereafter 2 On floor levels requiring fill stations, one fill station shall be provided adjacent to a required exit stair at a location designated by the fire code official In buildings required to have three or more exit stairs, additional fill stations shall be provided at a ratio of one fill station for every three stairways L104.13.2 Design. Fill stations for breathing air cylinders shall be designed to meet the following requirements 1 A pressure gauge and pressure -regulating devices and controls shall be provided to allow the operator to control the fill pressure and fill rate on each cylin- der fill hose 2 Valves controlling cylinder fill hoses shall be slow - operating valves 3 A separate flow restriction device shall be provided on each fill hose 4 A method shall be provided to bleed each cylinder fill hose 5 The fill station shall be designed to provide a con- tainment area that fully encloses any cylinder being filled and flexible cylinder fill hoses, and directs the energy from a failure away from personnel Fill sta- tions shall be designed to prohibit filling of cylin- ders that are not enclosed within the containment area Exception: Where required or approved by the fire chief, fill stations providing for the direct refilling of the fire fighters' breathing air cylin- ders using Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection (RICUAC) fittings shall be used in lieu of cylinder fill stations that utilize containment areas L104.13.3 Cylinder refill rate. Fill stations shall be capa- ble of simultaneously filling two or more empty breathing au cylinders equivalent to those used by the fire depart- ment to the cylinders' design pressure within 2 minutes L104.14 External mobile air connection. An external mobile au connection shall be provided for fire department mobile au apparatus where required by Section L1045 to supply the system with breathing air L104.14.1 Location. The location of the external mobile au connection shall be accessible to mobile air apparatus and approved by the fire code official L104.14.2 Protection from vehicles. A means of vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312 shall be provided to protect mobile air connections that are subject to vehicular impact 560 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 11 1 UER CopyngbtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, sAg,e^ '^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX L L104.14.3 Clear space around connections. A working space of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be provided and maintained in front of and to the sides of external mobile air connections 1,104.15 Air monitoring system. An approved air monitor - mg system shall be provided The system shall automatically monitor air quality, moisture and pressure on a continual basis The air monitoring system shall be equipped with not less than two content analyzers capable of detecting carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, moisture and hydrocarbons L104.15.1 Alarm conditions. The air monitoring system shall transmit a supervisory signal when any of the follow- ing levels are detected 1 Carbon monoxide exceeds 5 ppm 2 Carbon dioxide exceeds 1,000 ppm 3 An oxygen level below 19 5 percent or above 23 5 percent 4 A nitrogen level below 75 percent or above 81 per- cent 5 Hydrocarbon (condensed) content exceeds 5 milli- grams per cubic meter of air 6 The moisture concentration exceeds 24 ppm by vol- ume 7 The pressure falls below 90 percent of the mainte- nance pressure specified in Section L 104 3 L104.15.2 Alarm supervision, monitoring and notifica- tion. The air monitoring system shall be electrically super- vised and monitored by an approved supervising station, or where approved, shall initiate audible and visual super- visory signals at a constantly attended location L104.15.3 Air quality status display. Air quality status shall be visually displayed at the external mobile air con- nection required by Section L 104 14 SECTION L105 ACCEPTANCE TESTS 1,105.1 Acceptance tests. Upon completion of the installa- tion, a F.9RS shall be acceptance tested to verify compliance with equipment manufacturers' instructions and design docu- ments Oversight of the acceptance tests shall be provided by a registered design professional. Acceptance testing shall include all of the following 1 A pneumatic test in accordance with ASN E B31 3 of the complete system at a mimmum test pressure of 110 percent of the system design pressure using oil free dry air, nitrogen or argon shall be conducted Test pressure shall be maintained for not less than 24 hours During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks Defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented and repaired 2 A cylinder -filling performance test shall be conducted to verify compliance with the required breathing air cylinder refill rate from the exterior mobile air connec- tion and, where provided, a stored air pressure supply system 3 The air quality monitoring system shall be tested to ver- ify both of the following conditions 3 1 Visual indicators required by Section L 104 15 1 function properly 3 2 Supervisory signals are transmitted as required by Section L104 15 2 for each sensor based on a sensor function test 4 Connections intended for fire department use shall be confirmed as compatible with the fire department's mobile air unit, SCBA cylinders and, where provided, RIC/UAC connections 5 Air samples shall be taken from not less than two fill stations and submitted to an approved gas analysis lab- oratory to verify compliance with NFPA 1989 The F.9RS shall not be placed into service until a written report verifying compliance with NFPA 1989 has been provided to the fire code official SECTION L106 INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 1,106.1 Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance. A F.9RS shall be continuously maintained in an operative condi- tion and shall be inspected not less than annually Not less than quarterly, an air sample shall be taken from the system and tested to verify compliance with NFPA 1989 The labora- tory test results shall be maintained on site and readily avail- able for review by the fire code official SECTION L107 REFERENCED STANDARDS ASME B31 12016 Process Piping L1O4 2 1, L1O5 1 CGA S-1 32016 Pressure Relief Device L1O4 7 Standards —Part 3 Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases NFPA 190116 Standard for Automotive L1O4 5 1 Fire Apparatus NFPA 198913 Breathing Air Quality for L1O4 2 2, Fire Emergency L1051, Services Respiratory L1O6 1 Protection 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 561 I I1 I CITFIgRtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, goodomo- by any Ot Party o, Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 562 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX M HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS -RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orchnance or legislation of thejunschchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix M was created with the intent to provide an option for adoption byturisdictions that choose to require existing high-rise buildings to be retrofitted with automatic sprinklers Modern fire and building codes require complete automatic fire sprinkler protec- tion and a variety of other safety features in new high-rise construction Many older high-rise buildings lack automatic sprinkler protection and other basic fire protection features necessary to protect the occupants, emergency responders and the structure itself Without complete auto- matic sprinkler protection, fire departments cannot provide the level of protection that high-rise buildings demand Existing high-rise buildings that are not protected with automatic sprinklers represent a significant hazard to occupants and fire fighters, and can significantly impact a community's infrastructure and economic viability in the event of a fire loss SECTION M101 SCOPE M101.1 Scope. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all existing high-rise buildings in accordance with the requirements and compliance schedule of this appendix SECTION M102 WHERE REQUIRED M102.1 High-rise buildings. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be pro- vided throughout existing high-rise buildings Exceptions: 1 Airport traffic control towers 2 Open parking structures 3 Group U occupancies 4 Occupancies in Group F-2 SECTION M103 COMPLIANCE M103.1 Compliance schedule. Building owners shall file a compliance schedule with the fire code official not later than 365 days after receipt of a written notice of violation The compliance schedule shall not exceed 12 years for an auto- matic sprinkler system retrofit 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 563 I I I I CALFIEIL @ 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(hv dme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817D201 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM (PET) t to ( Lie Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, Pepeodomo-by any Ot Party o, Axmboema Romsd M glo ody mpyncg and ,yodwgL ARTS Ad ANY UNEARTHED RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 564 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX N INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting orcknance or legislation of thejunsckchon. User note: About this appendix., Appendix N was created to address the hazards that are associated with larger, more complex trade shows and exhi- bitions Although many of these requirements are already included in various locations in this code, some of the more important items, such as requirements for covered booths and multiple -level booths, are not The intent is to have the requirements covering these events in a sin- gle location with pointers to other locations within this code, which makes it easier for those organizing exhibitions and individual exhibitors who are unfamiliar with the fire code to locate the requirements that are applicable to them SECTION N101 GENERAL N101.1 Scope. Indoor trade shows and exhibitions with tem- porary vendor displays or booths within any indoor occu- pancy classification shall be in accordance with this appendix and all other applicable requirements of this code Compliance with this appendix is not required where Sec- tion N101 1 1 or N101 12 is applicable N101.1.1 Nonsprinklered buildings. In a building that is not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem, the aggregate exhibit area must be less than 1,500 square feet (139 in) of floor area and meet both of the fol- lowing conditions 1 The exhibit area does not include any covered or multiple -level exhibits or booths 2 Not fewer than two remote exits or exit access doors in compliance with Chapter 10 are provided N101.1.2 Sprinklered buildings. In a building that is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system with a mimmum design density of ordinary hazard Group 1, the aggregate exhibit area must be less than 4,500 square feet (418 m) of floor area and meet both of the fol- lowing conditions 1 The exhibit area does not include any covered or multiple -level exhibits or booths 2 Not fewer than two remote exits or exit access doors in compliance with Chapter 10 are provided N101.2 Permit required. An operational permit for trade shows and exhibitions shall be required as set forth in Section 1056 14 N101.3 Application. A permit application for a trade show or exhibition shall be submitted to the fire code official prior to the start of the event in a time frame established by the juris- diction The application shall include documentation that identifies all of the following 1 The means of egress. 2 The locations and widths of exits and aisles 3 The locations of exit signs 4 The total square footage (square meters) of spaces 5 The location and arrangement of all booths and cook- ing equipment 6 The location of all fire protection equipment 7 The type and location of any heating and electrical equipment, where applicable 8 The location of any covered or multiple -level booths 9 Construction documents for any covered or multiple - level booths 10 The storage locations and quantities of any highly combustible goods 11 The location and type of any vehicle displays, where applicable SECTION N102 DEFINITIONS N102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows COOKING. Heating food products to a temperature of 145°F (63°C) or higher by baking, braising, boiling, frying or grilling COVERED BOOTH. An exhibit that has an obstruction placed over the exhibit above floor level that resembles a roof, canopy, tent or other obstruction, other than vertical signs or banners MULTIPLE -LEVEL BOOTH. An exhibit that has a second level or tier constructed on top of the exhibit or portion of the exhibit that is accessible to the public, or includes a live load above the exhibit area floor level 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 565 I I l I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15, ZMO oc DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢ [TAodomo,, m AtO, «odomo-by any Ot Party o, AAmboema Romsd M glo— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX N SECTION N103 PUBLIC SAFETY FOR EVENTS N103.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. A fire safety and evacuation plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 4042 Exception: Where the fire code official determines that the nature of the exhibition, display or the activities therein does not pose an increased hazard to public safety N103.2 Fire watch personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a trade show or exhibition, either because of the number or persons present or because of the nature of the performance, exhibi- tion, display or activity, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall provide one or more fire watch personnel in accordance with Section 403 12 1 N103.3 Crowd managers. Where events involve a gathering of more than 1,000 people, trained crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Section 403 12 3 SECTION N104 INTERIOR FINISH AND DECORATIVE MATERIALS N104.1 General. Interior finish, interior trim, furniture, far- nishings and decorative materials, including decorative vege- tation, used in exhibition areas shall comply with the requirements of this section and Chapter 8 N104.2 Interior wall and ceiling finish. The materials used for interior wall and ceiling finish of exhibit booths and dis- plays in exhibition areas shall comply with one of the follow- ing 1 Where the building is not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, the wall and ceiling finish materials are required to be Class A in accordance with Section 803 2 Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, the wall and ceiling finish materials are required to be not less than Class B in accordance with Section 803 SECTION N105 MULTIPLE -LEVEL BOOTHS N105.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for all multiple -level booths shall be stamped by a registered design professional and shall be submitted with the permit application to the fire code official or the building code offi- cial, as appropriate N105.2 Structural design. Multiple -level booths shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Chapter 16 of the International Building Code N105.3 Means of egress. Upper levels of multiple -level booths with an occupant load greater than 10 persons shall have not fewer than two exits or exit access that are separated in accordance with Section 1007 1 1 N105.4 Automatic sprinkler systems. An approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be provided in multiple -level booths exceeding 400 square feet (37 2 m') in floor area per level N105.5 Inspection. Inspection to verify that multiple -level booths are constructed in accordance with the construction documents and structural design details required by this sec- tion shall be approved by the building code official N105.6 Fire alarm and detection. Each multiple -level booth with a floor area exceeding 120 square feet (I I 1 m) on any level shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907 2 SECTION N106 COVERED BOOTHS N106.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. An approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 of this code shall be provided in covered booths exceeding 100 square feet (9 3 m) in floor area per level N106.2 Fire alarm and detection. Each covered booth with a floor area exceeding 120 square feet (I I 1 m') on any level shall be provided with an appraved fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907 2 SECTION N107 DISPLAY AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS N107.1 Hazardous materials. The display of hazardous materials shall comply with Section 314 and Chapters 50 through 67 The storage of hazardous materials in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall be prohibited N107.1.1 Display near exit. The display of hazardous materials within 5 feet (1524 mm) of an exit shall be pro- hibited N107.2 Storage of combustible materials. Storage of com- bustible materials shall comply with Section 315 N107.3 Vehicles. The display of liquid- or gas -fueled velu- cles, boats or other motor craft in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall comply with Sections 314 4 and N107 3 1 through N107 3 3 N107.3.1 Batteries in vehicles. Velucle batteries shall be rendered inoperable Batteries in liquid- and gas -fueled velucles shall be disconnected Batteries in electric velu- cles shall be rendered inoperable by the removal of fuses or other approved methods but shall not be required to be disconnected N107.3.2 Vehicle fuel. Vehicle fuel shall comply with Sections N107 3 2 1 through N107 3 2 4 N107.3.2.1 Fueling within the structure. Velucles shall not be fueled or defueled within the structure N107.3.2.2 Vehicle fuel tanks. Vehicle fuel tanks shall contain not more than one quarter of the tank capacity or 5 gallons (18 93 L) of fuel, whichever is less 566 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° firi1 I UER Copyngbt Oo 2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rv dme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod) O[do, N=b,, *100817— 01 JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (GET) mt to S I ( 1, Ag,'^Rt, ICC No otths TAodomoo. m At6sodomo- by any Ot Party o[ AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mgle —ooly o,and Nyodwg p,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FED REAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE AGREE. ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER APPENDIX N N107.3.2.3 Vehicle fuel systems. Vehicle fuel systems shall be inspected for leaks prior to the vehicle being brought into the structure N107.3.2.4 Vehicle fuel tank openings. Vehicle fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors N107.3.3 Obstruction by vehicles. Vehicles shall not be located in such a manner that they obstruct a means of egress N107.3.4 Gas -powered vehicles. Compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or hydrogen -pow- ered vehicles present in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall comply with sections N107 3 4 1 through N107343 N107.3.4.1 Shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops Valves shall remain closed until the vehicle is removed N107.3.4.2 Battery hot lead. The hot lead of the bat- tery shall be disconnected N107.3.4.3 Dual -fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline. Dual -fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline as well as on CNG, LPG or hydrogen shall comply with Section 3104 18 N107.3.5 Competitions or demonstrations. Competi- tions or demonstrations using any type of vehicle shall comply with Section 3104 18 5 N107.4 Fueled equipment other than vehicles. Fueled equipment other than vehicles shall comply with Section 313 N107.5 Liquid propane gas containers. Liquid propane (LP) gas containers shall comply with Sections N107 5 1 through N107 5 5 N107.5.1 LP -gas containers exceeding 12 pounds (5 kg) of water capacity. The use of LP -gas containers exceed- ing 12 pounds (5 kg) of water capacity shall be prohibited N107.5.2 Where more than one LP -gas container is present in the same area. Where more than one LP -gas container is present in the same area, the aggregate weight of all containers in the area shall not exceed 12 pounds (5 kg) of water capacity N107.5.3 Equipment for LP -gas containers. Equipment for LP -gas containers, including tanks, piping, hoses, fit- tings, valves, tubing and other related components, shall be approved and shall comply with Chapter 61 and with the applicable requirements of the International Fuel Gas Code N107.5.4 Securing of LP -gas containers. Portable LP - gas containers shall be securely fastened in place to pre- vent unauthorized movement N107.5.5 Spare LP -gas containers. Spare LP -gas con- tainers not connected to an approved appliance shall be stored in a location and manner approved by the fire code official N107.6 Cooking and open -flame devices. All cooking equipment and any open -flame devices shall comply with the requirements of Section 308 of this code and with Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code Cooking equipment shall be separated from combustible material display or stor- age by a horizontal distance of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) SECTION N108 MEANS OF EGRESS N108.1 Means of egress from the indoor trade show or exhibition area. Means of egress from the indoor trade show or exhibition area shall comply with Chapter 10 and with SectionsN108 2 andN108 3 N108.2 Design of means of egress. The design of means of egress shall take into consideration the exhibit layout and the anticipated crowd movement during the event N108.3 Aisles and corridors. Aisles and corridors within the exhibit area shall be kept free of obstructions when the public is present Storage of any kind in aisles or corridors within the exhibit area is not permitted SECTION N109 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC18 Intemational Building Code N1O5 2 ICC IFGC18 Intemational Fuel Gas Code N1O7 5 3 ICC IMC 18 Intemational Mechanical Cade N1 O7 6 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 567 I I1 I CoLFIEILOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van DmA(Rvdme Oo,dA od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO 06 DI AM(PET)puArvant to ( LEA Affiee^® Rt, ICC No fwN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO,«odomo- by any Ot Party o, AAmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo—ody mpyncg and Nyodwg L,oIRb¢Ad ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REICLA VCTION OR DISIRIBITTO N IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER 568 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° CopynghtOo2.017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDdby H®Ih¢Van Cm,(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[d6N=b6*100817-01 JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM(PET)p,,mmt to S I ( I,—Ag,—^ '^^I, ICC No o tths ,Aodomoam ALM,, peodomo-by any Ot Party o[Axmboemd,Oo[vsd Mglo— odyWpyaog and,yodwg p,oIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO OLDER REPROD VCIION OR D ISIRIEVTION IS VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT 11 AND THE LICENSE A G RE EM ENT. AND REJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER A +Za:[fl1]:7=7eF91� INDEX Defined 202 ABANDONED PREMISES (see VACANT PREMISES) ABANDONMENT Flammable and combustible liquid tanks 5704213 ACCEPTANCE TESTING Fire protection system installations 901 5, 904 4, 907 7 Fire pumps 91351 Flammable and combustible liquid tanks 57042121 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms 90771 Smoke control systems 90918 ACCESS, FIRE DEPARTMENT Aviation facilities 20034 Construction and demolition sites 33101 Doors for 504 2, 3205 4, 32067 Equipment to 509 High -piled storage buildings 32066 Tire storage 3406 ACCESS ROADS, FIRE APPARATUS 503 Aviation facilities 20034 Bridges 50326 Building openings and roofs 504 Defined 202 High -piled storage 32066 Lumber yards 28036, 28093 Obstructions 5034 Tents and membrane structures 310381 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS 1009 Defined 202 Standby power 120322 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE Defined 202 ACETYLENE (see WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK) Gas 35054 Generators 3508 ADDRESS NUMBER (see PREMISES IDENTIFICATION) ADMINISTRATION Alternative methods and materials 104 9, 501 4 Applicability 102 Approval 1046 1, 401 2, 6031 2, 2307 2, 2308 2, 3103 2, 5706 4 7 1 Approved materials and equipment 1047 Board of appeal 1091 Emergencies 10411 General 101 Inspections 10462, 107 Maintenance 108 Permits 1042, 105 Right of entry 1043 Unsafe buildings 111 Violations 110 AEROSOL CONTAINER Defined 202 Glass 5101 4 Plastic 5101 4, 51041 1 AEROSOL FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 90414 AEROSOL PRODUCT WAREHOUSE 51044 Defined 202 AEROSOLS Chapter 51 Classification levels 51031 Classification of products Table 5103 1 Defined 202 Inside storage 5104 Manufacturing facilities 5107 Nonsegregated storage 510431, Table 5104 3 1 Outside storage 5105 Permit required 10561 Retail display 5106 Segregated storage 5104 3 2, Table 5104 3 2 AGENCY Defined 202 AGENT Defined 202 AGRICULTURAL BUILDING (Occupancy Group U) Defined 202 Occupant load Table 1004 5 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 3703 4, 6001 1 AGRO-INDUSTRIAL Defined 202 By-products 2801 1 Facilities 28041, 2808 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 569 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oe DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX AIR -INFLATED STRUCTURES (see TENTS AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES) Defined 202 Permit 105647 AIR -SUPPORTED STRUCTURES (see TENTS AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES) Chapter 31 Defined 202 Permit 105647 AIRCRAFT Defueling 2006 5, 2006 18 Fueling 2006 Hangars 91483 Maintenance 2004 AIRCRAFT MOTOR -VEHICLE FUEL - DISPENSING FACILITY 2006 1, 2301 1 Defined 202 AIRCRAFT OPERATION AREA (AOA) Defined 202 Housekeeping in 20033 Smoking prohibited 20032 AIRCRAFT -RELATED OCCUPANCIES, FIRE PROTECTION FOR 9148 AIRPORT Defined 202 AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWERS 907221, 91481, 91482 AISLE ACCESSWAY 10184 Defined 202 AISLE(S) 3081 71, 1018 Assembly 1029 Cross 1029 17 2 Defined 202 Fixed seating 10046 Hazardous materials 500311 39 High -piled combustible storage 3205 4, 3206 10 Obstruction of 1031 3, 1031 5 Tents 3103 12 5 Travel distance 10297 Walking surface 10034 Width 1018 3, 1029 9 1, 1104 22, 3206 10 1, 59041 2 ALARM 903 4 2, 2405 9 3, 2703 13 2 1, 6004 2 2 10 1 Activations 401 32 Audible 907521 Coded signals 403823 Signals 903 4 1, 2703 12 3 Testing 901 5, 901 6, 904 4 2 Visible 907523 Warning signs 90434 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE 90752 Defined 202 ALARM, NUISANCE Defined 202 ALARM SIGNAL Defined 202 ALARM, SMOKE Defined 202 ALARM VERIFICATION FEATURE Defined 202 ALCOHOL -BASED HAND RUB 5001 1, 5705 5 Defined 202 ALCOHOL -BLENDED FUELS Defined 202 Compatibility of components 230682 Dispensing 23068 Listed equipment 230681 ALTERATION Defined 202 ALTERNATING TREAD DEVICE 1011 14 Defined 202 ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 904 ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND METHODS 1049 AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY (Occupancy Group B) Automatic sprinklers 90322 Defined 202 Fire alarm systems 907221 AMMONIA Diffusion systems 605 12 6 Refrigerant 605 12 3 AMMONIUM NITRATE 56011 5 Defined 202 AMMUNITION, SMALL ARMS 5606 Defined 202 Storage and handling 105 6 14, 5601 2 1, 5604 AMUSEMENT BUILDING, SPECIAL (see SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING) AMUSEMENT PARK STRUCTURES (Assembly, Group A-5) Defined 202 ANNUNCIATOR Defined 202 APPEALS, BOARD OF 109 APPENDICES 101 21 APPLIANCES 6057 Chimneys 6036 Commercial kitchen hoods 607 Cooking 570533 570 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I CopyngbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Fuel -fired 603 Gas piping connection 6074 Heat -producing 2301 6 Heating 603 5, 604 10, 5705 3 3 Lighting 570533 Unsafe 6037 APPLICABILITY (of the code) 102 APPROVED Defined 202 ARC WELDING (see WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK) AREA, BUILDING Defined 202 AREA OF REFUGE 10096 Defined 202 ARRAY (storage) 3205 7, 3207 4 Defined 202 ARRAY, CLOSED (storage) 3205 7, 3207 4 Defined 202 ARTIFICIAL BARRICADE (see BARRICADE) ASH TRAYS 3106 ASHES, HOT 3052 ASPHALT (TAR) KETTLES 303, 3317 2 ASPHYXIANT GASES 5004 7 1, 5307 1 ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES (Group A) Aisles 1029 Announcements 40322 Automatic sprinklers 9032 Candles 308 Cellulose nitrate film 10565, 306 Decorative materials 806, 807 Defined (Occupancy classification) 202 Doors 1010 Egress Chapter 10 Emergency evacuation drill 405 Employee training 406 Evacuation plans 404 Fire alarm systems 90721 Fire safety plans 404 Furnishings 807 5 1 Interior finish803 LP -gas installations Chapter 61 Motion picture projection rooms 3061 Multiple fire areas 90321 7 Obstruction of exits 1031 3 Occupant load calculation 1004 On roofs 90321 6 Open -flame devices 3083 Panic hardware 10101 10 Permits required 105636 Portable fire extinguishers 906 Posting maximum occupant load 10043 Prohibit smoking 310 Pyroxylin -coated fabric 80751 4 Pyroxylin plastic motion picture film storage 3061 Seating 1029 Seating plan 40321 Standpipe systems 905 Storage, flammable liquids 5704342 Tents Chapter 31 Vehicles in 3107 15 4 ASSISTED RESCUE AREAS, EXTERIOR 10097 ATRIUM Defined 202 Sprinklers 91441 ATRIUM FIRE PROTECTION 907 2 14, 914 4 ATTIC Defined 202 ATTIC STORAGE 315 3 4, 903 3 1 2 3 AUDIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE 907521 Defined 202 AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE Defined 202 Emergency shutdown 32094 AUTOMATIC Defined 202 AUTOMATIC FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM (see FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, ALTERNATIVE) AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM Defined 202 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2108 2, 2703 10, 2804 3, 3206 4, 3209 2, 3314, 6304 1 2 Aerosol product warehouses 510441 Alarms 903 4 2, 2703 10 5 Attics 90331 23 Basements 903211 1 3 Chutes 1103493 Defined 202 Dip -tank operations 24054 Gas rooms 5003841 Group A 903 2 1, 1103 5 1 Group B 90322 Group E 90323 Group F-1 90324 Group H 90325 Group 1 903 2 6, 1103 5 2, 1103 5 3 Group M 90327 Group R 90328 Group S-1 90329 Group S-2 903210 Hazardous exhaust ducts 903211 4 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 571 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX High -piled storage 903271 Hose threads 90336 Installation requirements 9033 Kitchen exhaust hood and ducts systems 903211 5 Limited area 90338 Monitoring 9034 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems 90331 1 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems 90331 3 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems 90331 2 Open-ended corridors 90331 22 Pyroxylin plastics 903 2 5 3, 1103 5 4 Repair garages 903291 Riser rooms 901 46 Rubbish and linen chutes 903211 2 Secondary water supply 91432 Spray rooms 24044 Water supplies 90335 Windowless stories 903211 1 Woodworking operations 903241 Zones 90764 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS Defined 202 Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) 9102, Table 3206 2, Table 3208 3, Table 5104 3 2 2, 5104 4 3 Obstructions to discharge 315 3 1, 903 3 3 Quick response (QR) 90332, Table 5704 3 6 3(5) Residential 90332 AUTOMATIC WATER MIST SYSTEM 90411 Defined 202 AUTOMOBILE UNDERCOATING (see SPRAY FINISHING) AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR FUEL - DISPENSING FACILITY Chapter 23 Defined 202 AVERAGE AMBIENT SOUND LEVEL 907521 1 Defined 202 AVIATION FACILITIES Chapter 20 (see also AIRCRAFT -RELATED OCCUPANCIES, FIRE PROTECTION FOR) Cleaning parts 20043 Combustible storage 2003, 6 Dispensing hoses and nozzles 006 3 3 20063, Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids 20035 Fire protection 9148 Fueling and defueling 2006 Portable fire extinguishers 2005 Radar equipment 200621 AWNING Defined 202 BACKFLOW PREVENTION 90335,9126 BALCONIES 308 1 4, 903 3 1 2 1, 1021 BARRICADE Artificial defined (for explosives) 202 Defined (for explosives) 202 Fire apparatus access road 5035, 50351 Natural defined (for explosives) 202 Placement at fire scene 10411 1 BARRICADED (explosives) Defined 202 BASEMENT 603 3 2 7, 903 2 11 1 3, 905 3 1, 1006 2, 1030 1, 2311 4 3, 2903 1, 3003 1, 5704 3 5 1, 5705 3 7 2, 5705 4 6, 5706 4 4 1, 5904 1 3, 6103 2 1 1, 6109 7, 6204 1 8, 6304 1 5, 6604 1 5, 6704 1 5 Defined 202 BATTERY CHARGING (see POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS) BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD -ACID Defined 202 BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE 12062 Defined 202 Permit 10572 Room design 120628 Signs 1205286 Ventilation 1205211 3 BATTERY TYPES -Defined Lithium metal polymer 202 Lithium -ion 202 Nickel cadmium 202 Nonrecombinant 202 Recombinant 202 Stationary storage 202 Valve -regulated lead acid 202 Vented (flooded) lead acid 202 BIN BOX 32081 Defined 202 BIOFUEL, SOLID (see SOLID BIOFUEL) BIOMASS Defined 202 572 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I CopyagRtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817- o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag-oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo-oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK, SOLID (see SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK) BLAST AREA Defined 202 BLAST SITE Defined 202 BLASTER Defined 202 BLASTING AGENT (see also EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS) Defined 202 BLEACHERS 10291 1 Defined 202 Occupant load 10044 BOARDING HOUSE (Occupancy Group R) Defined 202 BOILING POINT Defined 202 BOND For explosives 5601 2 4 1 For fireworks display 5601 242 BONDING AND GROUNDING 2104 2 4, 2106 3 4 Aircraft fueling 2006 3 7 1, 2006 5 2 CNG motor fuel -dispensing facilities 230881 24 Cryogenic fluids 550362 Organic coating 29043 Piping, valves and fittings 5706476 Powdered coating 240664 Roll -coating operations 240511 Underground tanks 570661 8 Vessels 570532 BONFIRES 30741 Defined 202 Permit 105 6 32, 307 2 BREAKAWAY PROTECTION (see EMERGENCY BREAKAWAY DEVICES) BREAKOUT 10101 4 Defined 202 BREATHING APPARATUS 260332 BRIDGES (see ACCESS ROADS, FIRE APPARATUS) BRITISH THERMAL UNIT (BTU) Defined 202 BUILDING Defined 202 Unsafe 111 Vacant (see Vacant premises) BUILDING INFORMATION CARD 5081 6(13) BUILDING OFFICIAL 403 11 1 4, 510 1, 3105 2, 3105 5 Defined 202 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Chapter 6 BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM Chapter 63 Defined 202 BULK PLANT OR TERMINAL 57064 Defined 202 BULK TRANSFER 57065 Defined 202 BULLET RESISTANT Defined 202 BURNING (see OPEN BURNING) BUTANE (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) BUTYLENE (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) C .31011:111 Fire equipment 905 7, 906 8, 2005 7 1 Flammable liquid 570432 Hazardous material 500387 Ozone 600531 CABINETS, GAS 2703 3 5, 2703 10 2, 2703 13 1 3, 5003 8 6, 5306 2 3, 6004 1 2, 6004 2 2 3, 6004 3 4 CANDLES 105 6 34, 308, 806 3 CANOPY Defined 202 CANOPY, TEMPORARY STAGE (see TEMPORARY STAGE CANOPY) CAPCITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM 12063 Defined 202 Location 120632 Outdoor installations 1206326 Permits 10573 CAPTIONS, EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 9075224 CARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT SYSTEMS 53074 CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM Commercial cooking systems 904 12 3 Defined 202 Emergency alarms for 530752 Permit required 10571 CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS USED IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING 53073 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS AND DETECTION SYSTEMS 915, 11039 CARE, 24-HOUR (Occupancy Group I) Defined 202 CARE FACILITY 903284 CARE SUITE Defined 202 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 573 I 1 I 1 CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oe DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX CARNIVALS AND FAIRS Permit required 10564 Place of assembly tent 31033 CARTON Combustible 510624 Defined 202 CEILING LIMIT Defined 202 CELLULOSE NITRATE MOTION PICTURE FILM 10565,306 CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTICS [see PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS] CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE PERSONNEL Automatic fire -extinguishing systems 9041 1 Portable fire extinguishers 90621 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY 1023 Defined 202 CHANGE OF USE 1023 CHEMICAL Defined 202 CHEMICAL NAME Defined 202 CHIMNEY ......................... 603.2, 603.6 Defined 202 Factory -built 60364 Masonry 60361 Metal 60362 CHRISTMAS TREE (see DECORATIVE VEGETATION) CHUTES, RUBBISH AND LINEN 903211 2 CLASSIFICATION Aerosols 5103 Commodity 3203 Dry cleaning plants and systems 21032 Dry cleaning solvent or liquid 202, 21031 Flammable and combustible liquids 202 Floor finish materials 80431 Hazardous materials 5001 2 Occupancy 202 Refrigerant 6053 CLEAN AGENT Defined 202 CLEANING Cooking equipment 60733 Flammable liquids used for 20043 Powder coating 240651 Piping 33062 Repair garages 2311 21 Tanks 570672 Tire rebuilding buffing areas 34033 CLEARANCE Storage to ceiling or sprinklers 315 3 1, 903 3 3, 5704 3 5 3 CLINIC, OUTPATIENT (Occupancy Group B) Defined 202 CLOSED CONTAINER 550552 Defined 202 CLOSED SYSTEM 5705376 Defined 202 CNG MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES 2308 COLD DECK 28062 Defined 202 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS, GROUP R-2 4031021, Table 405 2, 907 2 9 3 COMBUSTIBLE DUST Defined 202 COMBUSTIBLE DUST -PRODUCING OPERATIONS Chapter 22 Permit 10566 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS Chapter 37 Defined 202 General precautions 3703 Permit 10567 Portable fire extinguishers 37036 COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR 35102 Defined 202 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID 2306, 3107 4, 3107 14, Chapter 57 Classified locations 57031 2 Defined 202 Dispensing, use, mixing and handling 57053, 570538 Heated 5701 5 Indoor storage 570433 Mixtures 5701 5 Outdoor storage 57044 Permit 105616, 10579 Portable fire extinguisher 570627 Special operations 5706 Tank storage 57042 Waste control 570632 Wholesale and resale use 570436 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL STORAGE 105 6 29, 315, 2003 6 COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL 304, 2505 At construction sites 33042 Containers 3043 Storage 3042 574 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I CopyagRtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES Defined 202 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING OIL STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS 608 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS 607 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE 90329, 903 2 9 1, 903 2 10 1 Defined 202 COMMODITY Classifications 3203 Defined 202 COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL 1006 2 1, 1018 4, 1029 8, Table 1104 18 Defined 202 COMMON USE AREAS 9075231 Defined 202 COMPATIBILITY (Hazardous materials) (see INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS) COMPRESSED GAS Chapter 53 Containers, cylinders, tanks 53031 Defined 202 Medical gas 5306 Not otherwise regulated 5307 Permit required 10568 Requirements 5303 Storage 5304 Use and handling 5305 Wiring 53038 COMPRESSED GAS CONTAINER Defined 202 COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM Defined 202 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities 2308 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) 5301 1 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS 10210 CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY (Occupancy Group 1) Defined 202 CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (Occupancy Group R) Defined 202 CONSTANTLY ATTENDED LOCATION 903 4 1, 907 2 1 1, 907 2 6, 907 2 7 1, 907 2 11 1, 907 2 12, 907 2 12, 907 2 17 2, 907 3, 907 3 1, 907 5, 907 5 1, 913 4, 5704 2 8 11 Defined 202 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION FIRE SAFETY Chapter 33 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1054 Defined 202 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, MOTORIZED (see MOTORIZED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT) CONTAINER Defined 202 CONTAINER AND PORTABLE TANK STORAGE 57043, Table 5704 3 6 3(4), 5704 4, Table 5704 4 2 CONTAINMENT PALLETS Flammable and combustible liquids 570443 Hazardous materials 500423 CONTAINMENT SYSTEM Defined 202 CONTAINMENT VESSEL Defined 202 CONTINUOUS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM (see GAS DETECTION SYSTEM, CONTINUOUS) CONTROL AREAS 500383 Defined 202 COOKING Appliances, commercial, defined 202 Commercial, automatic sprinkler systems 903211 5 Commercial, fire -extinguishing systems 90412 Commercial, hoods 607 Commercial, oil storage tank systems 608 Commercial, portable fire extinguishers 9064 Devices, open -flame 3081 4 Domestic 90413 Group 1-2 90413 On balconies 3081 4 CORRIDOR 1020, 110417 Defined 202 Open-ended (see OPEN-ENDED CORRIDOR) CORROSION PROTECTION Cryogenic fluid containers 55031 32 Cryogenic fluid piping 55051 25 General 570365 Tanks and piping 5704 2 7 9, 5706 7 1 CORROSIVE Defined 202 CORROSIVE MATERIALS Chapter 54 Indoor storage 54041 Indoor use 54051 Outdoor storage 54042 Outdoor use 54052 Requirements 5403 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 575 I 1 I 1 CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX COTTON, BALED Table 50031 1(1), 3705 Defined 202 COTTON, DENSELY PACKED BALED Table 5003 1 1(1) Defined 202 COTTON, SEED 37034 Defined 202 COURT Defined 202 COURT, EGRESS 10284 Defined 202 COVERED AND OPEN MALL BUILDINGS Automatic sprinkler system 91421 Defined 202 Emergency planning 40311 1 Emergency voice/alarm communication system 907 2 19, 914 2 3 Permit 1056 9 Standpipe system 905 3 3, 914 2 2 Tenant identification 40311 1 5 Unoccupied tenant spaces 311 6, 403 11 1 6 CRANKCASE OIL (see WASTE OIL) CRITICAL CIRCUIT 6043 Defined 202 CROP -RIPENING AND COLORING PROCESSES (see FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING) CROWD MANAGERS 403 12 3, 3106 4 3, 3107 17 2 CRYOGENIC CONTAINER Defined 202 Handling 55055 Marking 55034 Security 55035 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS Chapter 55 Containers 55031 Defined 202 Filling 55054 Flammable 5806 Indoor storage 55042 Indoor use 55052 Outdoor storage 55043 Outdoor use 55053 Permit 105610 Requirements 5503 Underground storage tanks 580645 CRYOGENIC VESSEL Defined 202 CUSTODIAL CARE (Occupancy Group 1) Defined 202 CUTTING AND WELDING (see WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK) CYLINDER Defined 202 0; 17eWil:jq:1 Defined 202 DANGER, IMMINENT 111 2 DAY BOX (Magazine, Type 3) 202 Defined 202 DEAD END 10204 DECORATIONS 807 Exit obstruction 1031 6 DECORATIVE MATERIALS 807 Defined 202 DECORATIVE VEGETATION Artificial 8074 Natural 806 DEFLAGRATION Defined 202 DEFUELING Aircraft 20065 Hydrogen fuel tanks 23096 DELAYED EGRESS LOCKS 1010 1 9 8 1, 1031 2 1 DELUGE SYSTEM 903 4, 2805 2 Defined 202 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS FIRE SAFETY Chapter 33 DESIGN PRESSURE Defined 202 DETACHED BUILDING Defined 202 Group H occupancies 500382 Storage 6204 1 1. 6304 1 1. Table 6204 1 2 DETEARING Defined 202 DETECTOR,HEAT Defined 202 DETONATING CORD Defined 202 DETONATION Defined 202 DETONATOR Defined 202 DETOXIFICATION FACILITY (Group 1-2) Defined 202 576 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1I 1 CopyngbtOO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX DIP TANK 2405 Defined 202 Permit 105723 DIPPING OPERATIONS 2405 DISCHARGE, EXIT (see EXIT DISCHARGE) DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (see RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL) DISCHARGE SITE Defined 202 DISPENSING Aircraft fueling 2006 Defined 202 Fire extinguishers 23055 Location 23031 Motor fuel -dispensing operations 2304 Requirements 2305, 5005 DISPENSING DEVICE, OVERHEAD -TYPE Defined 202 DISPLAY SITE (Fireworks) Defined 202 DISPLAYS Aerosol products 5106 Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic 3143, 65031 Fireworks 5608 Group M 500311 Indoor 314 Motor vehicles 314 4, 3107 15 Retail 5001 4, 5106, 5601 2 2 Storage 500311 3 DOOR,BALANCED 10101102 Defined 202 DOOR, DUTCH 11055423 Defined 202 DOOR, LOW ENGERY POWER -OPERATED 1010142 Defined 202 DOOR, POWER -ASSISTED 1010142 Defined 202 DOOR, POWER -OPERATED 10101 42, 1010143 Defined 202 DOORWAY, EXIT ACCESS 1006 Defined 202 DORMITORIES (see OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R and COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS, Group R-2) DRAFT CURTAIN Defined 202 Installation 1019 3, 1103 4 5, 1103 4 6, 1103 4 8, 5106 3 2 DRAFTSTOP Defined 202 Maintenance 7071 DRAINAGE CONTROL 2903 10, 2905 3, 5004 2 2 6, 5705 3 8 1, 5706 2 6, 5706 4 9 DRAINS Dip -tank bottom 240532 Exhaust duct sprinkler system 270310443 HPM liquids 2705233 Magazines 560461 Outdoor cryogenic fluid storage containers 550431 1 5 Portable containers 550431 23 DRAPERIES 8072, 1031 6 DRILLING, WELL 57063 DRY -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT Defined 202 DRY CLEANING Chapter 21 Classifications 21031 Defined 202 Fire protection 2108 Permit 105612 Requirements, general 2104 Requirements, operating 2105 Solvent or liquid classifications 202 Spotting and pretreating 2106 Systems 2107 DRY CLEANING PLANT Defined 202 DRY CLEANING ROOM Defined 202 DRY CLEANING SYSTEM Defined 202 DRYING APPARATUS 240461 2 DRYING OVENS (see INDUSTRIAL OVENS) DRYING ROOMS 91410 DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS 90731 DUMPSTERS 3043 DUST COLLECTION 3703 5, 5906 5 3 DUST EXPLOSION HAZARDS Chapter 22, 2803 Explosion venting 280321 DWELLING Defined 202 DWELLING UNIT Defined 202 E EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST -RESPONSE SPRINKLER (ESFR) (see AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 577 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX EGRESS (see MEANS OF EGRESS) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 604 Aviation facilities 200614 Dust -producing machines 590655 Signs 604 3 1, 1206 2 8 6 Workstations in HPM facilities 270372 ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS 2407 ELECTROSTATIC FLUIDIZED BED Defined 202 ELEVATOR GROUP Defined 202 Emergency voice/alarm communication system in 907522 ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS 7041, 11034 Pressurization 90921 Water protection 6066 ELEVATOR KEYS, FIRE SERVICE (see KEYS, FIRE SERVICE ELEVATOR) ELEVATOR KEYS, NONSTANDARDIZED FIRE SERVICE Key boxes for 5061 2 ELEVATOR RECALL/ EMERGENCY OPERATION 606 EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM 908, 5004 9, 5005 4 4 Defined 202 EMERGENCY BREAKAWAY DEVICES 2306 7 5 1, 2307 6 3 EMERGENCY CONTROL STATION 27031 Defined 202 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING 1030 Defined 202 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL 405 Defined 202 Frequency 405 2, Table 405 2 EMERGENCY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Inspection and testing 1031 10 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS Chapter 4 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS 604 Defined 202 EMERGENCY RELIEF VENTING 2306625 , 5704 2 7 4 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 1051 4 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE 510 In existing buildings 1103, 2 Permit 10576 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE 5003 2 2 1, 5503 4 6, 5505 3 2, 5803 1 3, 6303 1 2, 6403 1 1 Defined 202 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE, AUTOMATIC 2305 2 4, 2306 7 4, 5003 2 9 1, 5505 3 2, 5803 1 3, 5803 1 3 2, 6303 1 2, 6303 1 2 2, 64031 1, 64031 1 1, 64031 1 2 Defined 202 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF VALVE, MANUAL 230952, 2309 5 2 1, 5505 3 2, 5803 1 3, 5803 1 3 2, 6303 1 2, 6303 1 2 2, 6403 1 1, 6403 1 1 2 Defined 202 EMERGENCY VENTING FOR TANKS 6085, 2306 5, 5704 2 7 4, 5704 2 9 6 1 1, 5704 2 9 6 1 2, 5704 2 9 6 3, 5704 2 9 7 2, 5706242 EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM COMMUNICATIONS 907522 Atriums 907213 Captions 9075224 Covered mall buildings 907219 Deep underground buildings 907218 Defined 202 Group A 90721 1 High-rise building 907212 Special amusement buildings 907211 3 EMPLOYEE TRAINING 406 EMPLOYEE WORK AREA Defined 202 ENERGY SYSTEMS Chapter 12 Electrical energy storage systems 1206 Emergency and standby power systems 1203 Solar and photovoltaic systems 1204 Stationary fuel cell power systems 1205 ENTRY, RIGHT OF 1043 EQUIPMENT, FUELED 313 EQUIPMENT PLATFORM Defined 202 Guards required 10152 ESCALATOR OPENINGS (see FLOOR OPENINGS AND SHAFTS) ESCAPE OPENINGS 1030 ESFR SPRINKLERS (see AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS) ETHYLENE Gas 2503 Generators 2506 EVACUATION 111 2, 2603 3 4, 2603 3 5 EVACUATION DIAGRAMS 403 10 1 1, 4031023 578 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to 17 S I ( RR Lie Ag,e^ '^M, I'C No Lth, �TAodomoo. m At, goodomo- by any Ot Party A[ AxmboemdmRA[vsd Mgle- ody mpyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCIION OR DISIRIBITTON ISA VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX EVACUATION DRILLS 405 Frequency 405 2, Table 405 2 Notification 4056 Recall and reentry 4059 EVACUATION PLANS 404 EXCESS FLOW CONTROL Defined 202 EXCESS FLOW VALVE Defined 202 EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE 500385 Defined 202 EXHIBIT GALLERY Occupancy load Table 1004 1 2 EXHIBITION HALLS (Occupancy Group A-3) 202 EXHIBITS AND TRADE SHOWS 105613 EXISTING Defined 202 EXISTING BUILDINGS Chapter 11 Group 1-2 1105 Outdoor occupancies 1106 EXIT 1022 Defined 202 Enclosure 1023 Horizontal 1026 Number required 1006 Passageways 1024 EXIT, HORIZONTAL 1026 Defined 202 EXIT ACCESS 1016 Defined 202 Doorway 202 Ramp 202 Stairway 202 EXIT DISCHARGE 1028 Defined 202 EXIT DISCHARGE, LEVEL OF Defined 202 EXIT DOORS, EXTERIOR 1022 EXIT PASSAGEWAY 1024 Defined 202 EXIT RAMP, EXTERIOR 1006 3, 1008 3 2, 1027 Defined 202 EXIT STAIRWAY, EXTERIOR 1027 Defined 202 EXPANDED PLASTIC Figure 3203 9(1), Figure 3203 9(2) Defined 202 EXPANDED VINYL WALL OR CEILING COVERINGS 803 7, 803 8 EXPLOSION Defined 202 EXPLOSION CONTROL 911, 22041, 2803 2, 2803 2 1, 2905 4, 5004 6, 5005 2 1 2, 5005 2 2 2, 5704 2 5, 5705 3 4, 5705 3 7 5 2, 5705 3 7 6 2, 58041 1, 5808 6, 6204 1 10, 63041 1, 6604 1 2, 6704 1 6 EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL Chapter 56 Buildings under construction or demolition 3307 Defined 202 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS Chapter 56 Defined 202 Manufacture, Assembly and Testing 5605 Permits 105614 Temporary Storage of Consumer Fireworks 5609 EXTENSION CORDS 6045 EXTERIOR ASSISTED RESCUE AREAS 10097 EXTERIOR WALL Defined 202 EXTINGUISHERS (see FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, PORTABLE) EXTRA -HIGH -RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Approval 32085 Defined 202 Fire protection 320851 F FABRICATION AREA 27052 Construction 270331 Defined 202 Electrical wiring and equipment 270371 Existing 2701 4 Gas detection 2703 13 1 1 Storage 27042 FACILITY Defined 202 FAIL-SAFE 5003 2 2 1, 5004 7 2, 5005 1 51, 5005 1 11, 6004 2 2 7, 6004 2 2 8 1, 6204 1 11 1 Defined 202 FAIRS 10564 FALLOUT AREA Defined 202 FALSE ALARM Defined 202 FEES 106 FILL PIPE CONNECTIONS 57042952 FILM, CELLULOSE NITRATE MOTION PICTURE 306 Projection rooms 3061 Storage 3062 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 579 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX FINES (in woodworking operations) (see also VIOLATION PENALTIES) Defined (in woodworking operations) 202 Storage and processing (in woodworking operations) 2808 FINISHED PRODUCTS 29096 FIRE, RECREATIONAL (see RECREATIONAL FIRE) FIRE, REPORTING OF UNWANTED 401 31, 3309 FIRE, UNWANTED (see UNWANTED FIRE) FIRE ALARM Defined 202 Reporting 401 32, 3309 FIRE ALARM BOX (see MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX) FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT Defined 202 FIRE ALARM SIGNAL Defined 202 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Annunciation 907 6 3 1, 907 6 4 1 Defined 202 Existing buildings 9079, 11037 Maintenance 9078 Monitoring 90766 Notification appliances 9075 Out of service 901 7 Permit 10577 Power supply 90762 Presignal feature 9075 1 Telephone dialing devices 907661 Testing 9078 Where required, existing buildings 11037 Where required, new buildings 9072 Zones 90764 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES Chapter 7 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD 503 Defined 202 Gates and barricades 5035, 5036 Obstructions 5034 FIRE AREA 901 43 Defined 202 FIRE BARRIER Defined 202 Maintenance 7041 FIRE CHIEF 104 11, 907 6 6 1, 2603 3, 3308 3, 5706 6 2 1 Defined 202 FIRE CODE OFFICIAL Defined 202 FIRE COMMAND CENTER 508 Defined 202 Storage prohibited 315 3 3, 508 1 5 FIRE DAMPER Defined 202 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 9072122 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS 90337, 905 2, 912 FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY Defined 202 FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION [see NOTIFICATION (of fire department)] FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS 10411, 401 4 FIRE DETECTOR, AUTOMATIC Defined 202 FIRE DOOR Defined 202 FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLY Defined 202 FIRE DRILL (see EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL) FIRE EQUIPMENT, TAMPERING WITH 901 8 FIRE ESCAPE STAIRWAYS 110416 FIRE EXIT HARDWARE 10101 10 Defined 202 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, PORTABLE 906 Asphalt kettles 3035 Aviation facilities 2005 Buildings under construction or demolition 3315 Commercial cooking equipment 9064 Dry cleaning plants 21084 Flammable finishes 240441, 2405 4 2, 2406 4 2 Lumber yards 2804 2, 2808 8 FIRE FIGHTERS Hazards to 316 Pitfalls 3163 Safety 101 3 FIRE HYDRANT Obstruction 50754 Permit 105 6 15, 105 6 39, 105 7 19 Standpipe system 50751 1 Tampering 901 8 Testing 50752, 901 5 FIRE INVESTIGATIONS 10410 FIRE LANE Defined 202 FIRE PARTITION Defined 202 Maintenance 701 2 FIRE POINT Defined 202 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 509 580 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll t I CopynghtOO2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,d—od om),(DU, of IF-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC No huthsT,odomo,,mht,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboem-tho[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX FIRE PROTECTION RATING Defined 202 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM Chapter 9 Defined 202 Nonrequired 901 42 Out of service 901 7 Owner's responsibility during construction or demolition 3308 Permit 105 7 1, 105 7 5, 105 7 6, 105 7 14, 105 7 17 FIRE PUMP ROOMS 901 46, 91321, 100833 FIRE PUMPS 10578,913 FIRE RECORDS 10463 FIRE RESISTANCE Defined 202 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION Chapter 33 FIRE SAFETY FUNCTIONS 9073 Defined 202 FIRE SAFTEY PLANS 404, 3404 5 FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE Defined 202 FIRE SERVICE ELEVATOR KEYS (see KEYS, FIRE SERVICE ELEVATOR) FIRE SERVICE FEATURES Chapter 5 FIRE WALL Defined 202 Maintenance 701 2 FIRE WATCH (see also STANDBY PERSONNEL) Construction/demolition sites 33045 Defined 202 During construction 33045 1 Fire protection impairments 901 7 Hot work 350422 Location and records 330453 Personnel 330452 Places of assembly 403 12 1 FIREBLOCKING Defined 202 Maintenance 7071 FIRE -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, ALTERNATIVE 904 Commercial cooking 90412 Fire alarm system interconnection 90435,9076 Flammable and combustible liquids 5704 3 7 5 1, 5704 3 8 4 Flammable finishing 2404 4, 2405 4 1, 2406 4, 2407 4 Hazardous materials 50051 8 Monitoring 90435 Permit 10571 Required 9042 FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS 5073 FIREPLACES, PORTABLE OUTDOOR (see PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES) FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING Defined 202 FIRE -RESISTANCE -RATED CONSTRUCTION 701 2 FIRE-RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEM Defined 202 FIRE -RETARDANT COATINGS 8034 FIREWORKS (see EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS) Defined 202 Prohibited 56011 3 Retail display and sale 56091 FIREWORKS DISPLAY Damage from 5601 2 4 2 Defined 202 FIXED BASE OPERATOR Defined 202 FIXED SEATING 10046 Defined 202 Occupant load factor 10045 FLAME ARRESTORS 57042732 FLAME RETARDANT (see also FIRE -RETARDANT COATINGS) Tents, air -supported, air -inflated and tensioned membrane structures 31042 FLAME SPREAD Defined 202 FLAME SPREAD INDEX Defined 202 FLAMING FOODS AND BEVERAGES 3081 8 FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUID Defined 202 FLAMMABLE FINISHES Chapter 24 Defined 202 Dipping operations 2405 Electrostatic apparatus 2407 Floor surfacing 2410 Powder coating 2406 Protection of operations 2403 Spray finishing 2404 Ventilation 2404 7, 2405 7, 2406 7, 2407 7, 2409 6, 2410 5 FLAMMABLE GAS Chapter 58 Buildings under construction or demolition 3306 Defined 202 Nonodorized 2311 89 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 581 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Prohibited for pipe cleaning 33062 Requirements 5803 Storage 33061, 5804 Use 33061, 5805 FLAMMABLE LIQUEFIED GAS Defined 202 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Chapter 57 Buildings under construction or demolition 3305 Classified locations 57031 1 Defined 202 Dispensing, use, mixing and handling 57053, 570538 In construction and demolition operations 3305 Indoor storage 570433 Labeling and signage 57035 Motor fuel 2306 Outdoor storage 57044 Permit 105616, 10579 Portable fire extinguisher 570627 Special operations 5706 Tank storage 57042 Tents, air -supported, air -inflated and tensioned membrane structures 310714 Waste control 570633 Wholesale and resale use 570436 FLAMMABLE MATERIAL Defined 202 FLAMMABLE SOLID Chapter 59 Defined 202 Indoor storage 59041 Magnesium 5906 Outdoor storage 5906 Requirements 5903 Use 5905 FLAMMABLE VAPOR AREA Alarms 240481 1 Defined 202 Electrical equipment 240321 Ignition sources 24032 Ventilation 2404 7, 2405 7 Warning signs 240327 FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES Defined 202 FLASH POINT Defined 202 FLEET VEHICLE MOTOR FUEL - DISPENSING FACILITY Defined 202 Tanks 2306242 FLEXIBLE JOINTS 2306 7 9 1 4, 5703 6 9 FLIGHT (stairs) Defined 202 FLOOR AREA, GROSS Defined 202 FLOOR AREA, NET Defined 202 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 2404 3 2, 2404 3 3 3, 2404 3 4 1, 5004 12, 6003 1 4 1, 6304 1 3 FLOOR COVERING (interior finish) 8043 FLOOR FINISHING 2410 Permit 105617 FLOOR IDENTIFICATION SIGNS 10239, 1031 9, 1104 24 FLOOR OPENINGS AND SHAFTS 704, 11034 FLUE SPACES 32083 Defined 202 FLUIDIZED BED Defined 202 FOAM PLASTICS 803 11 1, 803 11 2, 807 5 1 1 FOAM -EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 9047 Defined 202 FOGGING, INSECTICIDAL (see FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING) FOLDING AND TELESCOPIC SEATING Defined 202 FOSTER CARE FACILITIES (Occupancy Group 1) Defined 202 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING Chapter 25 Ethylene gas 2503 Heating 25045 Permit 105618 Sources of ignition 2504 Warning signs 2507 FUEL CELL SYSTEMS 1205 Indoor installations 12056 Outdoor installations 12058 Permits 105710 FUEL LIMIT SWITCH Defined 202 FUEL OIL Grade 6031 4 Storage 6033 FUEL -FIRED APPLIANCES 603 Chimneys 6032, 6036 Heating 6035 Installation 6031 FUMIGANT Defined 202 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING Chapter 26 Breathing apparatus 260332 Clean up 26036 582 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1I 1 CopyagRtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Defined 202 Fire safety requirements 2603 Notification 26033 Permit 105619 Sealing of buildings 26035 Warning signs 260331 Watch personnel 260333 FURNACE CLASS A, B, C, D Defined 202 FURNISHINGS 808, 1031 6 FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERED 805, 903 2 4, FUSIBLE LINKS 705 2, 904 12 5 3, 910 5 1 C GARAGE (see REPAIR GARAGE) GARAGING (see PARKING AND GARAGING) GAS CABINET 2703 10 2, 2703 13 1 3, 5003 8 6, 5303 7 10, 5306 2 3, 6004 1 1, Defined 202 GAS DETECTION SYSTEM 916 Defined 202 HPM gases 270313 Hydrogen motor fuel 2311 89 LNG 2311 89 Ozone gas 600532 Processing and extraction 39051 GAS DETECTOR (see COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR) GAS METERS 6039 GAS ROOM 5003 8 4, 6004 2 2 6 Defined 202 GASEOUS HYDROGEN SYSTEM 5801 1 Defined 202 GAS- OR LIQUID -FUELED VEHICLES 314 4, 3107 14 Permit 105627 GATES Means of egress 10102 GATES, FIRE APPARATUS ROAD 503 5, 503 6 Permit 105712 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Chapter 3 GENERATORS Acetylene 3508 Ethylene 2506 Ozone Gas 6005 Stationary 12031 1 GLASS -FIBER -REINFORCED PLASTICS Manufacturing 2409 Storage 24094 Ventilation 24096 GRADE FLOOR OPENING Defined 202 GRADE PLANE Defined 202 GRANDSTAND 10291 1, 10291 1 1 Defined 202 GROUP HOME (Occupancy Group R-4) Defined 202 GUARD 1015, 1029 17, 1104 6 Defined 202 GUEST ROOM Defined 202 GYPSUM BOARD Defined 202 7 HABITABLE SPACE Defined 202 HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM Defined 202 HAND RUB, ALCOHOL -BASED (see ALCOHOL -BASED HAND RUB) HANDLING Defined 202 HANDRAIL 1014 Defined 202 HANGARS, AIRCRAFT (see AIRCRAFT -RELATED OCCUPANCIES, FIRE PROTECTION FOR) HANGERS, FIRE EXTINGUISHER 9067 HARDENING TANKS 24059 HARDWARE, EXIT DOOR 101019 HARDWARE, PANIC 10101 10 HAY Combustible fiber 202, 37034 Combustible waste 3041 1 Storage 3107 2, 3703 4 HAZARD COMMUNICATION 407 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement 4075, 5001 52 Hazardous Materials Management Plan 4076 5001 51 Training 4074 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Defined 202 Fire -extinguishing systems 5004 5, 5005 1 8 General Chapter 50 Groups M and S 500311 Identification signs 50035 Mixtures 5001 21 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 583 I I I I CApyagRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Outdoor control areas 500312 Permit 105 6 20, 105 7 13 Personnel training 4074 Power systems 120329 Requirements 5003 Storage 5004 Use, dispensing and handling 5005 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT 407 5, 5001 5 2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN 407 6, 5001 5 1 HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM) Defined 202 Permit 105621 HAZARDS TO FIRE FIGHTERS 316 HEALTH HAZARD 5001 222, Table 5003 1 1(2), Table 5003 1 1(4) Defined 202 HEAT VENTS (see SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS) HEATERS, PATIO (see PORTABLE OUTDOOR GAS -FIRED HEATING APPLIANCES) HEATERS, PORTABLE ELECTRIC SPACE 60510 HEATERS, PORTABLE UNVENTED 6034 HEATING APPLIANCES 6035 HEATING EQUIPMENT, TEMPORARY, DURING CONSTRUCTION 3303 HEIGHT, BUILDING Defined 202 HELIPORT 2007 Defined 202 Permit for rooftop heliport 105644 HELISTOP 2007 Defined 202 HI -BOY Construction 3037 Defined 202 HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES .................. Chapter 38 Existing sprinklered laboratories 3806 General safety provisions 3803 Laboratory suite construction 3804 Nonsprinklered laboratories 3805 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS Chapter 60 Compressed gases 6004 Defined 202 Indoor storage and use 60031 Outdoor storage and use 60032 Solids and liquids 6003 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Chapter 32 Aisles 32069 Automated storage 3209 Automatic sprinklers 3206 4, 3209 2 Classifications, commodities 3203 Defined 202 Fire protection 3206, Table 3206 2 Housekeeping 3205 Pallets 320641 Plastic pallets 320641 1 HIGH -PILED STORAGE AREA Defined 202 Designations 3204 Permit 105622 HIGH-RISE BUILDING Automatic sprinkler system 903211 3, 91431 Automatic sprinkler system, floor control valves required 90343 Automatic sprinkler system, secondary water supply required 91432 Defined 202 Emergency responder radio coverage 91436 Emergency voice/alarm communications system 907212, 91435 Fire alarm system 907212, 91433 Fire alarm system zoning 907642 Fire command center 5081, 91437 Fire department communications system 9072122 Fire safety and evacuation plans 40311 2 Smokeproof exit stairway enclosures 102311 Standby power system 1203210 Standpipe system 90531 HIGH -VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE Defined 202 Storage under 3155, 3166 HIGHWAY Defined 202 HISTORIC BUILDINGS 1026 Defined 202 HOGGED MATERIALS 2807, 2808 Defined 202 HOOD 607 Defined 202 HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY Defined 202 HORIZONTAL PROJECTIONS 100333 HOSE 2307 6 2, 2310 3 3 Aircraft fueling 2006 Conductive 2006521 Connections for standpipes 905 3 4 1, 905 4, 9055, 9056 Dispensing 2006 3 3, 2306 7 5 584 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODED Ll I I Copyngbt OO?.o17 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme Oo,da od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Protection 2006 7, 5706 6 1 11 Removal of occupant hose lines 901 82 System 904 8 4, 904 9 3, 904 10 3 Threads 90336,9123 HOSPITALS AND PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS (Group 1-2) Defined 202 HOT WORK (see WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK) Defined 202 Permit 105623 HOT WORK AREA Defined 202 HOT WORK EQUIPMENT Defined 202 HOT WORK PERMITS Defined 202 HOT WORK PROGRAM Defined 202 HPM FACILITY (see SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY) HPM ROOM Defined 202 HYDRANTS (see FIRE HYDRANT) HYDROGEN 5501 1, 5801 1 HYDROGEN FUEL GAS ROOMS 5808 Defined 202 HYDROGEN MOTOR FUEL - DISPENSING FACILITIES 2309 HYPERBARIC FACILITIES 609 IDENTIFICATION Alcohol -blended fuel -dispensing facilities 230684 Building (address) 5051 Elevator lobby 102310 Exit discharge 1023 8, 1104 21 Floor level 1023 9, 1031 9 Fire protection equipment 5091,90571 Hazardous materials 5003 5, 5503 4, 5703 5 4, 6005 4 3 Hot work hazards 35036 Streets and roads 5052 Tenant spaces in covered malls 40311 1 5 Utilities 5091 1 Vacant premises 31154 IGNITION SOURCES 305, 3703 7 IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (IDLH) Defined 202 IMPACT PROTECTION, VEHICLE 312, 6107 4, 6109 13 IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR 901 71 Defined 202 INCAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION (Occupancy Group 1) Defined 202 INCINERATORS 603 8, 1103 4 10 Room egress 1006221 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS 270433, 5003 9 8, 5003 10 3 6, 5003 11 3 7, 5004 2 2 2, 5004 2 2 6, 5004 4, 5005 1 1, 5303 7 1, 5303 7 11 1, 5704 2 6, 5704 3 3 2, 6404 1 4 Defined 202 INCOMPATIBLE SURFACES 6306362 INDOOR TRADE SHOWS Appendix N Covered booths N106 Display and storage of hazardous and combustible materials N107 Interior finish and decorative materials N104 Means of egress N108 Multiple -level booths N105 Public safety for events N103 INDUSTRIAL OVENS Chapter 30 Fire protection 3006 Fuel piping 3004 Interlocks 3005 Location 3003 Operation and maintenance 3007 Permit 105 6 24, 105 7 15 INERT GAS 2501 1, 2906 4, Table 50031 1(1), Table 5003 1 1(3), 5305 8, 5703 6 3 1, 5705 2 2 Defined 202 INHABITED BUILDING Defined 202 INITIATING DEVICE Defined 202 Identification 90763 INSECTICIDAL FOGGING (see FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING) INSPECTION 104 6 2, 105 2 2, 107, 107 2 1, 901 6 Emergency and standby power system 12034 Fire department connections 9127 Fire hydrant 50752 Fireworks display 5608 5 3, 5608 9 Hose 35097 Magazines 56049 Masonry chimneys 60361 Tents 31037 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 585 I 1 I 1 CApyagRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817- 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCIES Defined 202 INTEGRATED TESTING 901 62 INTERCONNECTION Fire -extinguishing systems with cooking appliances 904 12 2 Smoke alarms 9072105, 110382 Standpipe risers 90542 INTERIOR EXIT RAMP Defined 202 INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY Defined 202 INTERIOR FINISH Chapter 8 Defined 202 INTERIOR FLOOR -WALL BASE 8044 Defined 202 INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH 803,804 Defined 202 INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH AND TRIM 803,804 INVESTIGATIONS, FIRE 10410 IRRITANT Defined 202 Gases 500471, 53071 ISO -BUTANE (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) J JURISDICTION Defined 202 ;/ KETTLES [see ORGANIC COATING or ASPHALT (TAR) KETTLES] KEY BOXES 506 Defined 202 Maintenance 5062 Nonstandard fire service elevator keys 5061 2 Required 5061 KEYS, FIRE SERVICE ELEVATOR 6068 L Defined 202 LADDERS 1006 2 2 1, 1006 2 2 2, 1011 15, 1030 4 2, 1104 16 6, 5704 2 8 15 LANDING Ramps 1012 6,1012 10 Stairs and stairways 1010 1 5, 10101 6,1011 6, 1025 2 2, 1025 2 4 LANDSCAPED ROOFS (see also ROOFTOP GARDENS) 317 LAUNDRY CARTS 3181 LEAD -ACID BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY (see BATTERY SYSTEMS, STATIONARY STORAGE) LEAD -ACID BATTERY SYSTEM, VALVE - REGULATED (see BATTERY SYSTEMS, STATIONARY STORAGE) LEAKS Compressed gases 530312 Cryogenic fluids 55039 Explosive materials 560410 Flammable and combustible liquids 200611, 2305 2 3, 2306 7 7 1, 3305 6, 5703 3, 5703 6 3 1, 5704 2 7 10, 5704 2 11 4, 5706 6 1 1 Highly toxic and toxic materials 6004223, 6004 2 2 4, 6004 3 2 2 LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE (see EXIT DISCHARGE, LEVEL OF) LIABILITY 1034 LIMITED SPRAYING SPACE Defined 202 LINEN CHUTES 903211 2 LINEN CONTAINERS 8081 LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) 2311 6 5301 1, 5501 1 Defined 202 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LP -gas) Chapter 61 Container defined 202 Containers not in service 6110 Cooking devices 3081 4 Cylinder exchange 6109 Defined 202 Dispensing and overfilling 6106 Fire protection 6108 Installation of equipment 6103 Location of containers 6104, Table 6104 3 Motor fuel -dispensing facilities 2307 Parking and garaging of LPG -fueled vehicles 6111 Parking and garaging of tank vehicles 6111 Permit 105 6 27, 105 7 16 Prohibited use 6105 Safety precautions and devices 6107 Storage 6109 586 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I Copyngbt@2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oe DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX LIQUID Defined 202 LIQUID LEVEL LIMIT CONTROL 500327, 50051 41, 50051 42 LIQUID OXYGEN AMBULATORY CONTAINER 630631, 6306 3 5, 6306 3 6 1 Defined 202 LIQUID OXYGEN HOME CARE CONTAINER 63063 Defined 202 LIQUID OXYGEN IN HOME HEALTH CARE 6306 LIQUID STORAGE ROOM 570437 Defined 202 LIQUID STORAGE WAREHOUSE 570438 Defined 202 LIQUID- OR GAS -FUELED VEHICLES 314 4, 3107 15 Permit 105626 LISTED Defined 202 LOADING RACKS 5706 3 8, 5706 5 1 12 LOCKDOWN Defined 202 Plans 40423 LOCKERS, COMBUSTIBLE 8084 LODGING HOUSE Defined 202 Occupancy group 202 LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE (see FLUE SPACES) LOT Defined 202 LOT LINE Defined 202 LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL) Defined 202 LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL) Defined 202 LOW-PRESSURE TANK Defined 202 LP -GAS (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) LUMBER YARDS, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES Chapter 28 Access plan 28037 Emergency plan 280810 Fire alarms 28042 Fire protection 2804 General 2803 Log storage areas 2806 Open yards 28031 Permit 105625 Size of piles 2807 2, 2808 3 Waste removal 28033 LUMINOUS EGRESS PATH MARKINGS 1025 110425 T MAGAZINE Defined 202 MAGNESIUM Defined 202 Permit 105628 Storage 5906 2, 5906 3, 5906 4 Use 59065 MAINTENANCE 108 MALL (see COVERED MALL BUILDING) MANIFOLDS Cylinders 35094 Identification 35095 Piping 3509 MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX 90742 Defined 202 MANUAL STOCKING METHODS Defined 202 MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS Chapter 29 MARINAS Chapter 36 MARINE MOTOR FUEL - DISPENSING FACILITY 2310, 3605 Defined 202 Fire protection 23106 Fueling 23104 General 23101 Nozzles 231033 MARKING (see also PLACARDS; PLACARDING) 503 3, 909 14, 5003 5 1 Compressed gas 53032 Cryogenic containers 55034 Shaftway 3162 Tank 570622 Warnings 5003872 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 917 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) 50034 Aerosols 5101 3 Defined 202 Hazard communication 4072 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 587 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX MATTRESSES (in Groups I and R) 805 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA Tables 5003 1 1(1) through 5003 1 1(4), 5003 11 Defined 202 MEANS OF EGRESS Chapter 10, 1104, 3311 Accessible means of egress 1009 Assembly 1029 Bleachers 10291 1 Buildings under construction or demolition 3311 Corridors 1020, 110417 Defined 202 Egress court 202, 10284 Elevators, escalators and moving walks 1003 7, 1104 2 Emergency escape and rescue 1030 Existing buildings 1104 Exit access 1016 Exit discharge 1028 Exits 1006 Guards 1015, 11046 Handrails 1014 Illumination 1008, 11043 Locks, latches 1010194 Maintenance of 1031 Membrane structures 310312 Monitoring and recording of 1010193 Obscuration of 316 4, 1031 4, 1031 6 Obstructions 1031 3, 1031 3 1 Outdoor assembly events 31063 Ramps 1012 Signs 1013 Sizing 1005 Stairways 1023, 1027 Tents 310312 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION (see REFRIGERATION SYSTEM) MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS 3206 10 1 1 Defined 202 MEDICAL CARE (Occupancy Group 1) Defined 202 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS 53065 MEDICAL GASES 5306 MEMBRANE STRUCTURE Chapter 31 Defined 202 MERCHANDISE PAD 10184 Defined 202 METAL HYDRIDE AND METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEMS 5807 Defined 202 METERS, GAS 6039 MEZZANINE 100422 Ceiling height 10032 Defined 202 MILLS Composite board 2805 Plywood 2805 Process 2806 Veneer 2805 MIRRORS 1010 1, 1031 6 MIXTURES (Hazardous materials) 5001 21 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES 319 Permit 105630 MOBILE FUELING 5706545 Defined 202 MOBILE FUELING OPERATIONS (see ON -DEMAND MOBILE FUELING 0PERATIO NS)MODIFICATIONS (of code requirements) 1048 MONITORING (sprinkler and fire alarm systems) 90341, 90766 Hazardous materials 5004225 Termination of 907662 MORTAR Defined 202 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS AND FILM 306 Film storage 3062 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES (see also by type of fuel) 105 6 31, Chapter 23 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BOOTHS 2311 84 MOTORIZED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 3316 MOVING WALKS 11033 MSDS (see MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) MULTIPLE -STATION ALARM DEVICE Defined 202 MULTIPLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM 907 2 10, 1103 8 Defined 202 MUSEUMS (Occupancy Group A-3) Occupant load Table 1004 5 T NATURAL BARRICADE (see BARRICADE) NATURAL CUT TREES 806 1 through 8061 3, 8063 NESTING Defined 202 588 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1I 1 CopyagRtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(Dty of FRmdNmod)O,do,N=b,,*100817— o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC No B-thsT,odomo,,mAUO, goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg pooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX NET EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT Defined 202 NITROCELLULOSE 2908 1, 2909 4 NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (NTP) Defined 202 NOSING Defined 202 NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1103 NOTIFICATION (of Fire department/Fire code official) 401 3, 200611 5, 2304 3 6, 5003 3 1 NOTIFICATION (of Fumigation) 26033 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE (see ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE) NOTIFICATION ZONE (see ZONE, NOTIFICATION) NOZZLES Fuel delivery 230676 Fuel transfer 200633 Marine craft 231033 NUISANCE ALARM Defined 202 NURSING HOME (Occupancy Group 1-2) Defined 202 C - .11:11L�31 Fire apparatus access roads 5034 Fire department connections 9123 Fire hydrants 5075 4 Fire protection equipment 509 2, 2310 6 2 Fuel -dispensing view 230424 Manual fire alarm boxes 907426 Means of egress 8062, 10036 1020 3, 1029 9 6, 1031 2, 1031 3, 1031 3 1, 1031 6 Portable fire extinguishers 9066 On rooftops 3164 Spraying operation ventilation 240474 Sprinkler discharge 315 3 1, 903 3 3 OCCUPANCY, CHANGE OF (see CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION Defined 202 Assembly Group A Defined 202 Business Group B Defined 202 Educational Group E Defined 202 Factory Industrial Group F Defined 202 High -hazard Group H Defined 202 Institutional Group I Defined 202 Mercantile Group M Defined 202 Miscellaneous Group U Defined 202 Residential Group R Defined 202 Storage Group S Defined 202 OCCUPANTLOAD Defined 202 Posting 10043 OIL, COOKING 608 OIL, FUEL (see FUEL OIL and COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) OIL, MOTOR (see COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) OIL, WASTE (see WASTE OIL) OIL -BURNING EQUIPMENT (see FUEL -FIRED APPLIANCES) ON -DEMAND MOBILE FUELING OPERATIONS ..........................5707 OPEN BURNING ...........................307 Defined 202 Permit 105 6 32, 307 2 Precautions in tire storage areas 34041 OPEN FLAMES 308,8063 2004 6, 2903 6, 5003 7 2, 5604 7 2, 5706 2 1 Devices 3081 6 Group A occupancies 3083 Permit 105 6 33, 105 6 34, 308 2 OPEN MALL AND OPEN MALL BUILDING (see COVERED MALL BUILDING) Defined 202 OPEN PARKING GARAGE Defined 202 OPEN SYSTEM (hazardous materials) Defined 202 OPEN-ENDED CORRIDOR 90331 22, 1027 6, 1104 22 Defined 202 OPERATING BUILDING Defined 202 Separation distances 56053 OPERATING PRESSURE Defined 202 ORDERS AND NOTICES 1045, 11032 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 589 I 1 t 1 CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX ORGANIC COATINGS Chapter 29 Defined 202 Electrical equipment and protection 2904 General 2903 Kettles 2906 Manufacture Chapter 29 Permit 105635 Process structures 2905 ORGANIC PEROXIDE 2408, Chapter 62 Defined 202 Indoor storage 62041 Outdoor storage 62042, Table 6204 1 2, Table 6204 1 7 Requirements 6203 Use 6205 OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENT Electrical equipment and wiring 31066 Occupancy and means of egress 31063 Permit 105636 Public safety 310641 OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA Defined 202 Hazardous materials 500312 OUTDOOR FIREPLACE, PORTABLE (see PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES) OUTPATIENT CLINIC (Occupancy Group B) Defined 202 OVENS (see INDUSTRIAL OVENS) OVERCROWDING Defined 202 Prohibited 1086 OVERFILL PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 2006 18, 2306 6 2 3, 5704 2 7 5 8, 5704 2 8 18, 5704 2 9 7 5, 5704 2 11 4, 5706 4 6, 5706 6 1 5, 5706 8 3, 5706 8 5, 6106 2 Defined 202 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS Chapter 63 Defined 202 Indoor storage 63041 Outdoor storage 63042 Requirements 6303 Use 6305 OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUID Defined 202 OXIDIZING GAS Defined 202 OXYGEN IN HOME HEALTH CARE 6306 OZONE -GAS GENERATOR 6005 Automatic shutdown 60055 Defined 202 Location 60053 Manual shutdown 60056 :7il l ii Containment pallets 500423 High -piled storage sprinkler protection 320641 Idle combustible 2505 Table 3203 8, 5704 3 3 9 Outdoor pallet storage 315 7, 2810 Plastic 320641 1 PANIC HARDWARE 1010 1 10, 1010 2 1 Defined 202 PARKING AND GARAGING Aircraft -fueling vehicles 2006 5 1 3, 2006 20 Flammable- and combustible - liquid tank vehicles 5706 6 2, 5706 6 3 LP -gas tank vehicles 6111 LP -gas -fueled vehicles 6111 3 PASS -THROUGH 2703 3 2, 2703 10 3 Defined 202 PATIO HEATERS (see PORTABLE OUTDOOR GAS -FIRED HEATING APPLIANCES) PENTHOUSE Defined 202 PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL) Defined 202 PERMITS 105 Annual 1051 6 Defined 202 Hot work program 35033 PERSON Defined 202 PERSONAL CARE SERVICE Defined 202 PESTICIDE Defined 202 PHOTOLUMINESCENT 1013 5, 1025, 1025 4, 1104 25 Defined 202 PHYSICAL HAZARD 5001 221, Table 5003 1 1(1), Table 5003 1 1(3) Defined 202 PIPELINES 5703 6 6 1, 5706 4, 5706 4 6 PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS Flammable and combustible liquids 23066, 2306 7 9 1 3, 5706 4 7 6 Hazardous materials 500322 590 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 1I 1 Copyngbt@2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oe DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Highly toxic and toxic gases 6004225 LP -gas in membrane structures 310713 Organic coating manufacturing 2907 Ozone -gas 6005 Protection from vehicles 500393 PLACARDS; PLACARDING (see also SIGNS) Cryogenic fluid containers 550342 Explosives 5604 6 5, 5604 6 5 2 Flammable and combustible liquid tanks 5703 5 3, 5704 2 3 2 Vacant buildings 311 5 PLACE OF ASSEMBLY Permit 105637 PLANS (see also CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS) Diagrams 40371 1 Evacuation 40421 Facility closure 4077 Fire safety 4042 2 Hazardous materials management 560521 Lockdown 40423 Maintenance of 560522 Prefire 5608 2 Storage 570441 PLANT EXTRACTION SYSTEMS Permit 105638 PLASTICS Cellulose nitrate Chapter 65 Classifications of 32037 Foam 803 8, 804 21 808 3 Manufacturing of glass -fiber -reinforced 2409 Pyroxylin 105 6 41, 314 3, 807 5 1 4, 903 2 5 3, Chapter 65, 1103 5 4 PLENUM 3156, 60411 Defined 202 PLOSOPHORIC MATERIAL ............... 5605.1 Defined 202 PLYWOOD AND VENEER MILLS Defined 202 Fire alarm system 907 2 17, 2804 2 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (see FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, PORTABLE) PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES 30743,3075 Defined 202 PORTABLE OUTDOOR GAS -FIRED HEATING APPLIANCES 60342 PORTABLE TANKS Defined 202 Design, construction and capacity 570431 Empty 5704334 Flammable liquids 230625 Flow rate 6004 2 2 7 5, Table 6004 2 2 7 5 Indoor storage 570433 Local exhaust 6004 2 2 4, 6004 3 2 3 Outdoor storage 57044, Table 5704 4, 6004 3 4 Piles 5704 3 3 10, 5704 3 7 2 3 POSTING Evacuation diagrams (Group R-1) 403 10 1 1, 4031011 Explosives and pyrotechnic amounts 560569 No smoking signs 3103 Occupant load 1004 3, 5605 6 9 Permits 10535 Tenant identification 403 11 1 5 POWDER COATING 2406 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS 309 Battery charging 3092 Defined 202 Fire extinguishers 3095 Refueling 3096 Repairs 3097 Ventilation 3094 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE 301 1, 3304, 3305 4, 3404 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION 505 PRESPOTTING (see DRY CLEANING) PRESSURE VESSEL Defined 202 PRIMARY CONTAINMENT Defined 202 PRIMARY TANK Defined 202 PRIVATE GARAGE ......................915.1.5 Defined 202 PROCESS Piping 2907 Raw materials 2908, 2909 PROCESS TRANSFER Defined 202 Operations 57065 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES Chapter 39 Processing and extraction of marguiana 3903 Safety systems 3905 Systems and equipment 3904 PROPANE (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) PROPELLANT (Aerosol) Defined 202 PROPELLANT, SMOKELESS (see SMOKELESS PROPELLANT) PROPYLENE (see LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) PROTRUDING OBJECTS 10033 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 591 I I I I CApyagRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX PROXIMATE AUDIENCE Defined 202 Displays 560822 PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (see HOSPITALS AND PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS) PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES AND EVENTS 403 PUBLIC USE AREAS 9075231 Defined 202 PUBLIC WAY 10285 Defined 202 PYROPHORIC Defined 202 Indoor storage 64041 Materials Chapter 64 Outdoor storage 64042 Requirements 6403 Use 6405 PYROTECHNIC ARTICLE Defined 202 PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION Defined 202 PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECT Defined 202 PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL Defined 202 Permit 105640 PYROTECHNICS Defined 202 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS Decorative materials 80751 4 Fire protection system 903253, 1103 5 4, 6504 2 Permit 105641 Raw material 65041 Requirements 6503 Storage and handling 6504 Q QUICK -RESPONSE (QR) SPRINKLERS (see AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS) RACK STORAGE 3208, 5104 4 3, 5704 3 3 6 RADIOACTIVE Gases 5004 7, 5307 1 Materials 500431 RAILWAY Defined 202 RAMPS 1012, 1023, 1027 Defined 202 RAW PRODUCT (Wood products) Defined 202 Storage and processing 2808 REACTIVE MATERIALS [see UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS or WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS] READY BOX 560855 Defined 202 RECALL, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENT 901 10 RECORD DRAWINGS (fire alarm system) 90773 Defined 202 RECORDS/RECORD KEEPING 104 6, 104 6 3, 107 2 1, 108 3, 405 5, 605 6, 605 15, 607 3 3 3, 901 6 3, 2006 5 3 2 2, 3210 1, 3503 5, 5003 3 1 1, 5603 RECREATIONAL FIRE 30742 Defined 202 RECYCLING FACILITIES 2808 REDUCED FLOW VALVE 60042275 Defined 202 REFERENCED STANDARDS 102 7, Chapter 80 REFINERY Defined 202 Petroleum 57067 REFRIGERANT 6052 Classification 6053 Defined 202 Detector 6058 Discharge 60512 Storage 60511 Type 6054 REFRIGERATION MACHINERY ROOMS 1006222 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 60591 Defined 202 Permit 105642 REFUGE AREA ASSOCIATED WITH SMOKE BARRIERS AND HORIZONTAL EXITS 40422 REFUGE, AREA OF (see AREA OF REFUGE) REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL 10472, 105 4 1, 909 9, 909 18 8 3 Defined 202 RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL 50033 REMOTE EMERGENCY SHUTOFF DEVICE Defined 202 Use of 5706545 592 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817—o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,mmt to 17 S I ( RR Lie Ag,e^ '^M, I'C No Lth, �TAodomoo. m At, goodomo- by any Ot Party A[ AxmboemdmRA[vsd Mgle— ody mpyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON ISA VIOLATION OP THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX REMOTE SOLVENT RESERVOIR 57053623 Defined 202 REPAIR GARAGES 2311 Defined 202 Gas detection system 2311 89 LP -gas -fueled vehicles 6111 3 Motor vehicle repair booths 2311 84 Permit 105643 Sources of ignition 2311 3 Sprinklers required 903291 Ventilation 2311 43 REPAIRS 1051 5 REPAIRS, EMERGENCY (see EMERGENCY REPAIRS) REPORTING Aviation facilities fire extinguisher use 20058 Emergencies 401 1 Fi re 3309 Fire alarm 3309 Leak 57042710 Record keeping 5603 Research reports 10491 RESIN APPLICATION AREA 240325, 2409 3, 2409 5, 2409 6 Defined 202 RESPONSE PROCEDURES 406 RESPONSIBLE PERSON Defined 202 RETAIL DISPLAY AREA (for aerosols) Defined 202 Manufacturing facilities 51071 Maximum quantities 51062, Table 5106 2, Table 5106 4 REVOCATION OF PERMITS 1055 RIGHT OF ENTRY 1043 ROADWAYS, ACCESS FOR FIRE APPARATUS (see FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD) ROCKETS AND ROCKETRY 56011 4 ROLL COATING Defined 202 ROOF, LANDSCAPED (see ROOFTOP GARDENS) ROOF VENTS 910 ROOFING OPERATIONS SAFEGUARDS 3317 ROOFS Safeguarding operations 3317 Stairway access 5043, 1011 12,1011 16 ROOFTOP GARDENS AND LANDSCAPED ROOFS 317,90538 ROOFTOP HELIPORT (see HELIPORT) RUBBISH (TRASH) 33042 Chutes, automatic sprinkler protection 903211 2 Containers 3043 Defined 202 SAFETY CAN 5003910 Defined 202 SAFETY RULES (Explosives) 5603 7, 5605 6 6 SCISSOR STAIRWAY Defined 202 Use of 10071 1 SCREEN PORCHES AND DECKS 10155 SEAT STABILITY 102914 SEATING, FOLDING AND TELESCOPIC 10291 1 Defined 202 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT Above -ground tanks 23065 Defined 202 Hazardous materials 5004 2, 5004 2 2, 5005 1 3, 5005 2 1 4, 5005 2 2 4, 5005 3 5, 5005 3 7 Indoor storage 5004223 Outdoor storage 5004224 Type II dry cleaning systems 210723 Underground tanks 5003241 SECONDARY WATER SUPPLY (see WATER SUPPLY) SECURITY DEVICES 316 5, 1031 2 1 SEGREGATED Defined 202 SELF -CLOSING Defined 202 SELF -LUMINOUS 1013 5, 1025 4 Defined 202 SELF-SERVICE MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITY 2304 Defined 202 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY Chapter 27 Automatic sprinkler system 270310 Defined 202 Emergency alarm system 270312 Emergency power 1203 2 16, 2703 15 General safety provisions 2703 Manual fire alarm system 270311 Permit 105621 Quantity limits Table 2704 2 2 1 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 593 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A—LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817— 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo—ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Storage 2704 Transportation and handling 27053 Use and handling 2705 SERVICE CORRIDOR 2703 3 8, 2703 9, 2703 12 1 1, 2705 3 3 Defined 202 SERVICE PERSONNEL, CERTIFICATION OF (see CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE PERSONNEL) SERVICE UTILITIES 113 SHAFTS 701 2, 11034 SHAFTWAY MARKINGS 3162 SHELFSTORAGE 3207 Defined 202 Specialty storage 3210 SHOCK PADDING 500397 SHROUDS, DECORATIVE (on chimneys) 60363 SIGNS (see also PLACARDS; PLACARDING) Access roads 5604651 Alarms and warning 904 3 4, 2507, 2305 6, 2310 5 5 1, 2603 3 1, 5703 5 1 Electrical rooms 60431 Electrostatic apparatus 240752 Emergency 6057, 6063 Exit 1013, 1203 2 5, 3103 12 6 Fire alarm boxes 907424 Fire department connection 9125 Fire protection equipment rooms 5091 Fire -resistance -rated construction 70522 Foam plastic 8083 Hazardous identification 5003 5, 5003 6, 5003 11 3 10, 5503 4 1 Illumination 10135 Marking 5033 No smoking 310 3, 2305 6, 2308 8 1 2 6, 2403 2 6, 5003 7 1, 5704 2 3 1 Placards 311 5, 5604 6 5 Removal 3104 Stairway exit 1013 5, 1013 6 2 Stationary storage battery systems 12062 Storage tanks 5704 2 3, 5706 3 7 Street or road 5052 Tampering with 11034 Vacant buildings 311 5 Welding 240327 SILANE GAS 6401 1, 6404 2, 6405 3 SINGLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM 907 2 10, 1103 8 Defined 202 SITE Defined 202 SITE -FABRICATED STRETCH SYSTEMS 80310 Defined 202 SKY LANTERNS 3081 63 Defined 202 SLEEPING UNIT Defined 202 SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION AND SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION COMPONENTS 5606 Defined 202 SMALL ARMS PRIMERS Defined 202 Group M 560651 3 Group R-3 560643 Storage 5606523 SMOKE ALARM 907 2 10, 1030 5, 1103 8 Defined 202 Maintenance 90710 Replacement 90710 Smoke detection system as alternative to 9072107 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS 910, 3206 8 SMOKE BARRIERS Construction 9095 Defined 202 Maintenance 701 3, 7041 Opening protectives in 7032, 90953 Pressure differential 909 18 6 SMOKE COMPARTMENT Defined 202 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS 909 Permit 105720 SMOKE DAMPER Defined 202 SMOKE DETECTOR 907 2 10 7, 907 2 12 1 2, 907 3 1,907 2 17 1, 90741, 90743 Defined 202 SMOKE PARTITIONS 701 4 SMOKE REMOVAL 9104 SMOKE -DEVELOPED INDEX Defined 202 SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS Defined 202 General 5606 Storage and handling 5604 SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURE Defined 202 594 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I Copyngbt@2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag-oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo-oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX SMOKE -PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING 102962 Defined 202 SMOKING 310, 2003 2, 2006 3 8, 2310 5 5 1, 2403 2 6, 2803 5 3, 2903 7, 3304 1, 3404 3, 5003 7 1, 5704 2 3 1, 5706 6 1 9 Signs 3103 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS 1204 Permit 105721 SOLID (material state) Defined 202 SOLID BIOFUEL 28094 Defined 202 SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK 28094 Defined 202 SOLID SHELVING Defined 202 Fire protection 3208221 Racks 320822 SOLVENT DISTILLATION UNIT 57054 Defined 202 SOLVENT OR LIQUID CLASSIFICATIONS, DRY CLEANING 2103 Defined 202 SPACE HEATERS 604 10, 3303 SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING Defined 202 Exit access travel distance Table 1017 2 Fire alarm system 907 2 11, 914 7 2 Permit 10562 Sprinklers Table 903 2 11 6, 91471 SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICE 5601 1 Defined 202 SPILL CONTROL Carts and trucks 50031034 Dry cleaning 210723 Flammable and combustible liquids 57034, 5704 3 7 3, 5704 3 8 2, 5704 4 3, 5705 3 7 5 3, 5705 3 7 6 3, 5705 3 8 1, 5706 2 6, 5706 5 1 5 Hazardous materials 5004 2, 5005 1 3, 5005 2 1 3, 5005 2 2 4, 5005 3 4, 5005 3 6 Lead -acid battery systems 12062 Service stations and repair garages 23053 SPILLS 2004 4, 2006 11, 2310 5 2, 3107 15 5 3, 3305 6 SPONTANEOUS IGNITION HAZARDS 304 3 1, 305 2, 3304 2 4 SPOTTING (see DRY CLEANING) SPRAY BOOTH Areas adjacent to 240321 3 Construction 240433 Defined 202 Permit 105 6 45, 105 7 23 Ventilation 2403352 SPRAY FINISHING 105 6 45, 105 7 23, 2404 SPRAY ROOM Construction 240431 Defined 202 Permit 105 6 45, 105 7 23 Ventilation 2403352 SPRAYING SPACE Defined 202 SPRINKLER SYSTEM (see AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM) STAGE CANOPY, TEMPORARY (see TEMPORARY STAGE CANOPY) STAGES, FIRE PROTECTION FOR 90534,9146 STAIR Defined 202 STAIRWAY..............................1011 Defined 202 Identification 1023 8, 1023 9, 1104 21, 1104 24 On flammable and combustible liquid loading racks 570651 12 On flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks 5704294 STAIRWAY, EXTERIOR EXIT 1027 Defined 202 STAIRWAY, SPIRAL 1011 10 Defined 202 STANDBY PERSONNEL (see also FIRE WATCH) 310717 STANDBY POWER SYSTEM 1203, 5005 1 5 Defined 202 STANDPIPE SYSTEM, CLASSES OF Defined 202 STANDPIPE, TYPES OF Defined 202 STANDPIPES 905 Buildings under construction/demolition 3313 Dry 9058 Existing buildings 1103 6, 1103 6 1 Heliports and helistops 90536, 1103 6 2, 2007 5 Landscaped roofs 90538 Permit 105724 Rooftop gardens 90538 STATIC PILES (wood products) Defined 202 Protection 28086 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 595 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod) O[do, Nomb,,*100817-o1JM 15, m0 oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'^M, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX STATIC PROTECTION 570651 7 STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS (see BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE) STEEL Defined 202 STILLS, DRY CLEANING 2104 2 4, 2107 1 STOP WORK ORDER 112 STORAGE Aerosol, inside 5104 Ammunition 5606 Attics 31534 Automated 3209 Boiler rooms 31533 Calcium carbide 35071 Carousel 32093 Combustible fibers, baled 3705 Combustible fibers, detached structure 37046 Combustible fibers, loose 3704 Combustible liquids 5704 Combustible materials 105 6 29, 315, 2003 6 Compressed gas 5304 Concealed spaces 31534 Corridors and lobbies in Group E 807521 Corrosive materials 5404 Cryogenic fluids 5504 Cylinder and container, welding 35052 Electrical rooms 31533 Elevator (occupant evacuation) lobbies 6065 Explosives 5604 Exterior, finished lumber 2809 Fire command centers 315 3 3, 508 1 6 Flammable gases 5804 Flammable liquids 5704 Flammable solids 5904 Foam 570429221 Fuel oil 6033 Hazardous materials 5004 Hazardous materials storage defined 202 High -piled combustible Chapter 32 Hogged material 2807, 2808 Indoor 315 Log areas 2806 Loose combustible fibers 3704 LP -gas 6109 Means of egress 315 3 2, 807 1, 807 5 2 1, 807 5 5 1, 1031 2, 1031 3 Mechanical refrigeration rooms 60510 Mechanical rooms 31533 Nitrocellulose 29094 Organic peroxide 29095, 6204 Outside 3154 Oxidizers 6304 Plan 500311 311 Plenums 3156 Pyrophoric materials 6404 Pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics 6504 Rack 3208 Semiconductor fabrication facilities 2704 Solid -piled and shelf 3207 Specialty 3210 Tank 2909 2, 5704 2 Tire 3405, 3409 Under floors 31534 Under high -voltage transmission lines 3155 Unstable (reactive) materials 6604 Water -reactive solids and liquids 6704 Wood chips 2807, 2808 STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS, STATIONARY 12062 Permit 10572 Room design 120562 Signs 1206286 Ventilation 1206211 3 STORY Defined 202 STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE Defined 202 STRAW 3107 2, 3709 4 Waste material 3041 1 SUB -ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE GAS SYSTEMS (SAGS) 270316 SUMPS 570633 SUPERVISING STATION 90341,9059 Defined 202 SUPERVISION 903 3 8 4, 903 4, 904 11 2, 9059, 9134 SUPERVISORY SERVICE Defined 202 SUPERVISORY SIGNAL 90341,9059 Defined 202 SUPERVISORY SIGNAL -INITIATING DEVICE Defined 202 SYSTEM (hazardous materials) Defined 202 T TAGS 901 7 2, 901 7 3, 901 8 1, 904 9 2 596 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I Copyngbt@2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817-01 JoK 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'At, ICC Nof-thsT,odomo,,mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX TANK Abandonment of 5704 2 13, 5704 2 13 1 4 Above -ground 2306 2 2, 2306 2 3, 2306 2 4, 5404 2 1, 5003 2 4 2, 5704 2 7 3 5 1, 5704 2 9, 5704 2 13 2 Anchoring 5704285 Capacity 23051 2 Capacity, available 570429752 Compressed gas 5303 1, 5303 4 2 Construction 57042961 Cooking oil storage 608 Defective 5003262 Defined 202 Design and construction 5003 2 1, 5704 2 7, 5704 2 9 6 1 Diking 57042102 Discharge 570427552 Dispensing 5706 2 8, 5706 5 4 Drainage control 23065 Empty 5003 2 5, 5704 3 3 4, 5704 4 8 Filling operations 2305 1, 5706 6 1 10 Fill pipe connections 57042976 Hot work on 3510, 5704 2 7 6 Inside buildings 2306 2 2, 5704 2 9 5 Installation 5003 2 4, 5704 2 7 Lining 57042711 Low-pressure 202 Maintenance 29039 Manifolding 57042735 Marking 570622 Openings 2306621, 5704 2 7 5, 5704 2 9 7 8 Out of service 5003 2 6 1, 5704 2 13 1 1 Outside buildings 5704296 Overfill protection 5704 2 7 5 8, 5704 2 9 7 6, 5704 2 11 3, 5706 4 6, 5706 6 1 5, 5706 8 3, 5706 8 5, 5806 4 7 Permanent and temporary 570624 Piping 230663 Piping, valves and fittings 230662 Portable 2306 2 5, 5704 3 Preparation for fueling 231056 Pressure 2409 3, 5704 2 7 2 Primary 202 Protected above -ground (see above -ground) Removal 5704214 Repair, alteration or reconstruction 5704276 Secondary containment 57042973 Security 23063 Solvent storage 21073 Stationary 60042274 Storage 2909 2, 5704, 5706 3 1 1, 5706 3 5 Testing 5704212 Underground 2306 2 1, 5003 2 4 1, 5704 2 7 3 5 2, 5704 2 11, 5704 2 13 1 Vaults 2306 2 4, 5704 2 8 Vehicle 2909 3, 5706 5 1 15, 5706 5 1 16, 5706 6 Venting 5704 2 7 3, 5706 2 4 2 Water 507 2 2, 507 5 3 TANK, ATMOSPHERIC Defined 202 TANK,PORTABLE Defined 202 TANK, PRIMARY Defined 202 TANK, PROTECTED ABOVE -GROUND Defined 202 TANK, STATIONARY Defined 202 TANK CARS (see also BULK TRANSFER) 570651 Loading racks or stations 2909 3, 5706 5 1 12 Use as storage tank 570422 TANK VEHICLE 2904 3 2, 5706 5 1 16 1, 5706 6 Aircraft fuel -servicing 20054 Certification 570651 15 Construction 500321 Defined 202 Dispensing from 570628, 570654 Fire protection 570664 Garaging 5706 6 3, 6111 3 Loading racks or stations 29093 Operation 570661 Parking 5706 6 3, 6111 Smoking 570661 9 Stability 570651 16 Use as storage tank 570422 TAR KETTLE [see ASPHALT (TAR) KETTLES] TELEPHONE DIALING -DEVICES, AUTOMATIC 907661 TEMPORARY HEATING EQUIPMENT 604 10, 3303 TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES 3105 Defined 202 Permit 105725 TEMPORARY WIRING 6049, 33047 TENANT IDENTIFICATION (see COVERED AND OPEN MALL BUILDINGS) TENANT SPACES, VACANT (see VACANT PREMISES) TENTS AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES Chapter 31 Access 310381 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 597 I I I I CApyagRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817- 01JM 15. ZMO oc DI AM (PET) Mt,b,mt to ( Lie Ag,, ^®'At, ICC No(wN¢[TAodomoo.m AtO, �goodomo- by anty y Ot Paro, AxmboemdmRo d Mglo-ody oTyncg and Nyodwg TARISAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER REPROD VCTION OR DISIRIBITTON IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Air -inflated structure 31021 Air -supported structure 3102 1, 3103 10 Approval 31032 Crowd managers 3106 4 3, 3107 17 2 Defined 202 Fire safety requirements 31042 Generators 3106 6 2, 3107 16 Heating and cooking equipment 3107 12, 3107 12 7 Location 31058 LP -gas 310713 Means of egress 310312 Occupant load 310711 On buildings 310384 Operational requirements 3107 Permit 105647, 105725 Portable fire extinguisher 31059, 310644, 3106 5 2, 3106 6 3, 3107 9 Seating 310311 Structural stability 31039 Umbrella structures 202 Waste 310719 TESTING, ACCEPTANCE (see ACCEPTANCE TESTING) THEFT RESISTANT 560451 2 Defined 202 TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION FACILITIES 2807 Defined 202 TIRE REBUILDING 3403 Permit 105646 Precautions against fire 3404 TIRE STORAGE Chapter 34 Access 3406 Fencing 3407 Indoor 3409 Outdoor 3405 Permit 105646 Precautions against fire 3404 TIRES, BULK STORAGE OF Defined 202 TOOL (semiconductor fabrication) Defined 202 TORCH -APPLIED ROOF SYSTEM Defined 202 TORCHES ............................... 308.4 Permit 105633 TOWNHOUSE Defined 202 TOXIC Defined 202 Materials (see Highly toxic and toxic materials) TRADE-OFFS FOR SPRINKLERS 90421 TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES 50341 Defined 202 TRAINING, EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY 406 TRANSIENT Defined 202 TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT 91483 Defined 202 TRANSPORTATION Hazardous materials 2705 3, 5003 10 LP -gas 6101 1 TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE (see FLUE SPACES) TRASH (see RUBBISH) TRAVEL DISTANCE, EXIT ACCESS 1016 TREATMENT SYSTEMS 605 12 5, 2703 14 3, 6003 1 3, 6003 2 3 2, 6004 2 2 7, 6004 3 4 1 TREES (see NATURAL CUT TREES) TROUBLE SIGNAL 903 4 1, 906 2, 916 5, 2311 8 9 2, 3905 1 4, 5808 5 2 Defined 202 TUBE TRAILERS 5303711 Defined 202 TURNSTILES 1010 TWENTY-FOUR HOUR BASIS Defined 202 U UMBRELLA STRUCTURE DEFINED 202 UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE 5003 3 1, 5706 2 8 Defined 202 UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS 40311 3, 905 3 5, 907 2 17, 907 2 18, 914 5, Table 1103 1, 1203 2 18 UNLAWFUL ACTS 1101 UNOCCUPIED TENANT SPACE 311 6 UNSAFE BUILDINGS (see BUILDING) UNSAFE HEATING APPLIANCES 6037 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIAL Chapter 66 Defined 202 Indoor storage 66041 Outdoor storage 66042 Requirements 6603 Use 66051 UNVENTED HEATERS 6034 UNWANTED FIRE Defined 202 Ignitions 3055 Reporting 401 3,3309 UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE (see FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERED) 598 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° Ll I I CopyagRtOo 20ly ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by HDO,, Cm Dme(Rvdme pooch od om),(DU, of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— o1Jan 15, fMO oc DI AM(PET) Tommt to S I ( Lie Ag—oKt'^L, ICC Nof-thsT,odomoo.mAt,goodomo-by any Ot Party, o[Axmboemd,Oo[vs39oglo—oKIA oKygand Nyodwg TooIRbAd ANY VNAVTHO RIVER RBPROD VCIION OR DISI RI B VTION IS VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX USE (MATERIAL) Defined 202 USE, CHANGE OF (see CHANGE OF USE) UTILITY IDENTIFICATION 5091 1 V VACANT PREMISES 311 Abandoned 3111 1 Fire protection systems 311 2 2 Placarding 311 5 Removal of hazardous materials 311 4 Safeguarding 311 2 Tenant spaces 311 1 2, 311 6, 403 11 1 6 Waste removal 311 3 VAPOR AREA, FLAMMABLE Defined 202 VAPOR BALANCE SYSTEM 2306791 VAPOR PRESSURE Defined 202 VAPOR -PROCESSING SYSTEM 2306 7 9 2, 5706 8 VAPOR -RECOVERY SYSTEM 2306 7 9, 5706 8 VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION (see IMPACT PROTECTION, VEHICLE) VEHICLES 3144 Compressed natural gas powered 2308 Gas -fueled 310715 Industrial 610322 Liquid -fueled 310715 LP -gas -powered 2307 Overfilling 23077 Storage of, in buildings 3132 Tank 2909 3, 5704 2 2, 5706 5 1 15, 5706 5 1 16, 5706 6 VENTILATION Battery systems 1206211 3 Defined 202 Dry cleaning 2104 2 1, 2105 2 3, 2106 3 3 Electrostatic equipment 24067 Exhaust 2703 14, 2703 15 2 Floor surfacing 24105 Hazardous materials 5003842, 5003 8 5 2, 5003 8 6 2, 5005 2 1 1, 5005 2 2 1 Indoor dispensing 50051 9 Indoor storage areas 50043 Industrial ovens 30031 Powered industrial trucks 3094 Process structures 29055 Refrigeration machinery room 60513 Reinforced plastics manufacturing 24096 Repair garages 2311 4 3, 2311 8 8 Spray finishing 2404 7, 2404 7 4, 2404 9 3, 2406 7 VENTS, SMOKE AND HEAT (see SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS) VIOLATION PENALTIES 1104 VISIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE 907523 Defined 202 M WAREHOUSE Aerosol 5102 1, 5104 3, Table 5104 3 2, 5104 4 Liquid 5104 6, Table 5704 3 6(2), Table5704 3 6 3(3), 5704 3 8, 5704 3 8 5 WARNING SIGNS Compressed gas vaults 5303 16 13 Explosives 5604 10 5, 5605 8 2 Fire -extinguishing systems 90434 Flammable and combustible liquid vaults 57042815 Flammable finish operations 240327 Flammable liquids storage 57035 Fruit and crop ripening 2507 Fuel dispensing 23056 Fumigation and insecticidal fogging 260331 Hazard communication (haz-mat) 4073, 50035 Oxygen in home health care 63066 Shaftways 316 2 1, 316 2 2 WARRANTS 10431 WASTE MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE 105 6 49, 304, 3304 2 WASTE OIL 603 1 4, 2311 2 2 WASTEBASKETS AND WASTE CONTAINERS 304 3, 808 1, 3304 2 3 WATCH, FIRE (see FIRE WATCH) WATER MIST SYSTEM (see AUTOMATIC WATER MIST SYSTEM) WATER SUPPLY Buildings under construction or demolition, standpipes 3313 Fire protection 507, 3312 Required 5071 Secondary for high-rise 91432 Sprinklers 90335 Standpipes 3313 Test 5074 WATER -REACTIVE MATERIAL Chapter 67 Defined 202 Indoor storage 67041 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° 599 I I I I CITFIgRt Oo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A-LDd by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme pooch od om),(Qty of FRmdNmod)O[do, Nomb,,*100817- 01JM 15. 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AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER INDEX Outdoor storage 67042 Requirements 6703 Use 6705 WEATHER PROTECTION 5004 13, 5005 3 9, 5608 5 2, 5704 4 7, 5705 3 8 4, 5706 5 1 2, 6003 2 5, 6004 3 3, 6404 2 2, 6405 2 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK Chapter 35 Cutting 3505 Defined 202 Electric arc 3506 Flammable and combustible liquid tanks 35041 7, 3510, 5704276 Gas 3505 Permit 105 6 11, 105 6 23 Requirements 3503, 3504 Tire storage yards 34042 Warning signs in flammable finish operations 240327 WELL DRILLING 57063 WET FUELING (see MOBILE FUELING) WET HOSING (see MOBILE FUELING) WET -CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT 9045 Defined 202 WHARVES 2310 3 1, 2310 5 5, 5706 4 7 WILDFIRE RISK AREA 3081 6,3082 Defined 202 WINDER 1011 5 3, 1011 9 Defined 202 WINDOW WELLS 10304 WINDOWLESS STORIES OR AREAS 903211 1 WIRELESS PROTECTION SYSTEM 90761 Defined 202 WIRING, ELECTRICAL Abandoned in plenums 60411 Hazards 604 WOOD PRODUCTS 105 6 50, 2807, 2808 WOOD VENEERS 80312 WOODWORKING FACILITIES (see LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES) 903241 WORKSTATION (semiconductor manufacturing) Defined 202 Y YARD Defined 202 Z ZONE, FIRE ALARM Defined ZONE, NOTIFICATION Defined ZONING INDICATOR PANEL 90763 202 202 907641 600 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE° I I CopyaghtOo 2017 ICC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Awned by H®Ih¢ Van Dme(Rv dme Oo,dwood om),(Dby of FRmdNmod)O[do,N=b,,*100817— 01Jan 15, fDO oc DI AM(PET) T,,ry tto I ( S 1,,® Ag,,vo ,AOICC Nof th,, ,od,S,o,,,ou ,,, od,S,00zbyany ,dpartyo, Axmboe—tho[vs3 ANYVNAVTHORIVED RBPROD VCIION ORDISI—IION LEA VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSEAGREEMENT.AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIESTHERBUNDER :]A01Aak16qt1:I_1AT►NOkiAto]W1111i No matter where you are in your building career, put the benefits of ICC Membership to work for you! 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