BUILDING/FIRE CODE REFERENCES 2006 EDITION

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1 BUILDING/FIRE CODE REFERENCES 2006 EDITION This document provides a cross reference with the International Building Code and NFPA 1/Uniform Fire The IBC references the IFC in 97 Code sections. This document identifies these references and provides the applicable reference in NFPA 1/UFC. This would be part of the adoption language when adopting NFPA 1/UFC in place of the IFC. Jim Dolan, Manager NFPA Fire Code Field Office 1100 Bandon Road Toms River, NJ voice: fax: jdolan@nfpa.org website: Source documents: NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code 2006 International Building Code 2006 International Fire Code 2006

2 The provisions of the International Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this Code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this Code, the International Property Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public This Code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises and safeguards from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises from fire hazards in the structure or on the premise from occupancy or operation; and, matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems 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 2. Existing conditions and operations. 1.2 The purpose of this Code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions Buildings in existence or permitted for construction prior to the adoption of this Code shall comply with the provisions stated herein or referenced for existing buildings. 2

3 201.3 Terms defined in other Codes. Where terms are not defined in this Code and are defined in the International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code or International Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those Codes Hazardous uses are classified in Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 and shall be in accordance with this section, the requirements of Section 415 and the 1. Buildings and structures that contain not more than the maximum allowable quantities per control area of hazardous materials that such buildings are maintained in accordance with the 3. Buildings and structures occupied for the application of flammable finishes, provided that such buildings or areas conform to the requirements of Section 416 and NFPA 33, NFPA 34 and the 4. Wholesale and retail sales and storage of flammable and combustible liquids in mercantile occupancies conforming to NFPA 30 and the 13. Buildings and structures occupied for aerosol manufacturing or storage shall be classified as Group F-1 or S-1, provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of NFPA 30B and the Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this Code, have the meanings shown in this chapter Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter. This chapter shall apply to all hazardous materials, including those materials regulated elsewhere in this Code, except that when specific requirements are provided in other chapters, those specific requirements shall apply in accordance with the applicable chapter. Where a material has multiple hazards, all hazards shall be addressed. 3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall apply to the terms used in this Where terms are not defined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shall be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily accepted meaning Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with Chapter 60 in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in

4 Hazardous materials. Hazardous materials in any quantity shall conform to the requirements of this Code, including Section 414, and the Table 307.1(1) e. Quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved cabinets, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, or safety cans as specified in the International Fire Table 307.1(2) f. Quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, or exhausted enclosures as specified in the Use. The floor of the atrium shall not be used for other than low fire hazard uses and only approved materials and decorations in accordance with the International Fire Construction. Motor vehicle service stations shall be constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code and this section Scope. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter. Table (1) e. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, or exhausted enclosures. Where Note d also applies the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively. Table (1) e. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, or exhausted enclosures Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern furniture and furnishings, interior finishes, interior trim, decorative materials and decorative vegetation in buildings Scope. Automotive service stations, marine service stations, fleet vehicle service stations and repair garages shall be in accordance with this chapter and the International Building Code, and the International Mechanical Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with Chapter 60 in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in Table g. Quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored in approved cabinets, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, explosives magazines, or safety cans, as appropriate for the material stored, in accordance with this Table g. Quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored in approved cabinets, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, explosives magazines, or safety cans, as appropriate for the material stored, in accordance with this 12.6 Furnishings, Contents, Decorations, and Treated Finishes. Furnishings, contents, decorations, and treated finishes in buildings and structures shall meet the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and this 30.2 Repair Garages. The construction and protection of, as well as the control of hazards in, garages used for major repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and any sales and servicing facilities associated therewith shall comply with NFPA 30A. 4

5 General. Repair garages shall be constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code and this section. This occupancy shall not include motor fuel-dispensing facilities, as regulated in Section Scenery. Combustible materials used in sets and scenery shall meet the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701, in accordance with Section 807 and the Foam plastics and materials containing foam plastics shall comply with Section 2603 and the General. Special amusement buildings having an occupant load of 50 or more shall comply with the requirements for the appropriate Group A Exception: Amusement buildings or portions thereof that are without walls or a roof and constructed to prevent the accumulation of smoke. For flammable decorative materials, see the Occupancy group. Aircraft paint hangars shall be classified as Group H-2. Aircraft paint hangars shall comply with the applicable requirements of this Code and the General. Repair garages shall comply with this section and the International Building 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 General requirements. In 0ccupancies in Groups A, E, I and R-1 and dormitories in Group R-2, curtains, draperies, hangings and other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section or be noncombustible Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern furniture and furnishings, interior finishes, interior trim, decorative materials and decorative vegetation in buildings. Sections 803, 804 and 805 shall be applicable to new and existing buildings. Section 806 shall be applicable to existing buildings Scope. Airports, heliports, helistops and aircraft hangars shall be in accordance with this chapter. 5 Chapter 42 shall apply to refueling of automotive vehicles, marine vessels, and aircraft Combustible scenery of cloth, film, vegetation (dry), and similar materials shall meet the requirements of NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films Furnishings, Contents, Decorations, and Treated Finishes. Furnishings, contents, decorations, and treated finishes in buildings and structures shall meet the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and this 21.1 The construction and protection of aircraft hangars from fire shall comply with this section; NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars; NFPA 410, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance; and Section 40.6 and Section 42.6 of NFPA 101 Life Safety

6 413.1 General. High-piled stock or rack storage in any occupancy group shall comply with the Other provisions. Buildings and structures with an occupancy in Group H shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Section 415 and the International Fire Materials. The safe design of hazardous material occupancies is material dependent. Individual material requirements are also found in Sections 307 and 415, and in the International Mechanical Code and the International Fire 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 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter Hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Chapter Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with Chapter Storage of miscellaneous combustible material shall be in accordance with Chapter Scope. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Scope. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Buildings containing high-piled storage shall comply with NFPA 13, Chapter 34, and Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with Chapter 60 in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with Chapter 60 in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in

7 Aerosols. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall be stored and displayed in accordance with the Control areas. Control areas shall comply with Sections through and the International Fire Hazardous material in Group M display and storage areas and in Group S storage areas. Provided that the materials are displayed and stored in accordance with the International Fire Code and quantities do not exceed the maximum allowable specified in Table (1). Table (1) a Maximum allowable quantity per indoor and outdoor control area in group M and S occupancies nonflammable solids and nonflammable and noncombustible liquids Scope. The provisions of this chapter, the International Building Code and NFPA 30B shall apply to the manufacturing, storage and display of aerosol products. Manufacturing of aerosol products using hazardous materials shall also comply with Chapter Maximum allowable quantity per control area. The maximum allowable quantity per control area shall be as specified in Tables (1) through (4) Storage and display. Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sections through Storage and display. Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sections through The manufacture, storage, use, handling, and display of aerosol products shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 61; NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products; and Section 60.1 and Section 60.2 of this General. Maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials per control area shall be as specified in Table , except as modified by and Maximum Allowable Quantity Increases for Mercantile, Storage, and Industrial Occupancies. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials permitted within a single control area of a mercantile, storage, or industrial occupancy shall be permitted to exceed the maximum allowable quantities specified in Table Maximum Allowable Quantity Increases for Mercantile, Storage, and Industrial Occupancies. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials permitted within a single control area of a mercantile, storage, or industrial occupancy shall be permitted to exceed the maximum allowable quantities specified in Table

8 Hazardous material in Group M display and storage areas and in Group S storage areas. displayed and stored in accordance with the International Fire Code and quantities do not exceed the maximum allowable quantities specified in Table Ventilation. Rooms, areas or spaces of Group H in which explosive, corrosive, combustible, flammable or highly toxic dusts, mists, fumes, vapors or gases are or may be emitted due to the processing, use, handling or storage of materials shall be mechanically ventilated as required by the International Fire Code and the International Mechanical The inside storage, dispensing and use of hazardous materials in excess of the maximum allowable quantities per control area of Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2) shall be in accordance with Sections through and the International Fire Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Code 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 retail sales occupancies, see Section Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section shall be in accordance with Sections 2701 and Explosion control shall be provided in the following locations: Buildings and portions thereof containing high hazard contents that are limited to the following need not comply with Chapter 60: (2) Flammable and combustible liquids associated with wholesale and retail sales and storage in mercantile occupancies and complying with Chapter Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in General. Maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials per control area shall be as specified in Table , except as modified by and Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control. 8

9 Table b. see the International Fire Monitor control equipment. Monitor control equipment shall be provided where required by the 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 system in accordance with this Code or the ICC Electrical Exceptions: 3. Storage, use and handling areas for highly toxic or toxic materials as provided for in the Spill control, drainage and containment. Rooms, buildings or areas occupied for the storage of solid and liquid hazardous materials shall be provided with a means to control spillage and to contain or drain off spillage and fire protection water discharged in the storage area where required in the International Fire Table Explosion Control Requirements Table Explosion Control Requirements Standby or emergency power. Where mechanical ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, manual alarm, detection or other electrically operated systems are required, such systems shall be provided with an emergency or standby power system in accordance with the ICC Electrical Code and Section 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 containment in accordance with Sections through Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control Where mechanical ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, alarm, detection, or other electrically operated safety systems are required by this Code or the building code, such systems shall be provided with standby power or emergency power as required by Buildings, or portions thereof, used for any of the following shall be provided with secondary containment: 9

10 414.6 The outside storage, dispensing and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the International Fire The provisions of this section shall apply to the storage and use of hazardous materials in excess of the maximum allowable quantities. Buildings and structures with an occupancy in Group H shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Section 414 and the International Fire Group H shall be located on property in accordance with the other provisions of this chapter. Exceptions: 1. Liquid use, dispensing and mixing rooms having a floor area of not more than 500 square feet where they are in accordance with the International Fire Code and NFPA Liquid storage rooms having a floor area of not more than 1,000 square feet where they are in accordance with the International Fire Code and NFPA Group H occupancy minimum fire separation distance. Buildings containing Group H occupancies when separation is provided in accordance with the quantity distance tables specified for explosive materials in the Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section shall be in accordance with Sections 2701, 2703 and Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter. Table (1) American Table of Distances for Storage of Explosives Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in The manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, and use of explosive materials shall comply with NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, and NFPA 498, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives.

11 Table e. Magazine is a building or structure approved for storage of explosive materials. In addition to the requirements of this Code, magazines shall comply with the International Fire Table a. See Chapter 33 International Fire Code Group H-2. Occupancies in Group H-2 shall be constructed in accordance with Sections through and the International Fire Table Storage Amounts and Magazine Requirements for Explosives, Explosive Materials and Fireworks Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks and small arms ammunition Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this chapter The manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, and use of explosive materials shall comply with NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, and NFPA 498, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives The storage, use, and handling of explosives, fireworks and model rocketry shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, NFPA Standards referenced within this chapter and Section 60.1 and Section 60.2 of this Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code, except as specified in

12 Combustible dusts, grain processing and storage. The provisions of Sections through shall apply to buildings in which materials that produce combustible dusts are stored or handled. Buildings which store or handle combustible dusts shall comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA 61, NFPA 65, NFPA 120, NFPA 651, NFPA 654, NFPA 655, NFPA 664 and NFPA 8503, and the International Fire Standards. The fire Code official is authorized to enforce applicable provisions of the Codes and standards listed in Table to prevent and control dust explosions. Standard NFPA 61 NFPA 69 NFPA 85 NFPA 120 NFPA 484 NFPA 654 NFPA 655 Subject Agricultural and Food Explosion Prevention Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Coal Preparation Plants Combustible Metals, Metal Powders and Metal Dusts Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions 40.1 Equipment, processes, and operations that involve the manufacture, processing, blending, repackaging, or handling of combustible particulate solids or combustible dusts regardless of concentration or particle size shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the following standards as applicable: (1) NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities (2) NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems (3) NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code (4) NFPA 120, Standard for Coal Preparation Plants (5) NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts (6) NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids (7) NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions (8) NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities NFPA 664 ICC Electrical Code Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities Electrical Installations Explosion control shall be provided as specified in the General. Explosion control shall be provided in the following locations: Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control. 12

13 Flammable and combustible liquids. The storage, handling processing and transporting shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code, International Fire Storage tanks shall be approved tanks conforming to the requirements of the International Fire Leakage containment. A liquid-tight containment area compatible with the stored liquid shall be provided. The method of spill control, drainage control and secondary containment shall be in accordance with the Tank vent. Storage tank vents for Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall terminate to the outdoor air in accordance with the International Fire Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, use, dispensing, mixing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 and this chapter Design, construction and general installation requirements 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 Spill control and secondary containment. Where the maximum allowable quantity per control area is exceeded, and when required by Section , rooms, buildings or areas used for storage, dispensing, use, mixing or handling of Class I, II and III-A liquids shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Section Tank vents for normal venting. Tank vents for normal venting shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections through The vents shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section of NFPA 30 or API The storage, use, and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, shall comply with this chapter, NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and Section 60.1 and Section 60.2 of this Scope. Chapter 66 shall apply to the following: (3) The design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of such tanks, portable tanks, and bulk containers General. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 5 shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with and , except for outdoor storage on containment pallets complying with The storage, use, and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, shall comply with this chapter, NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and Section 60.1 and Section 60.2 of this 13

14 Room ventilation. Storage tank areas storing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be provided with mechanical ventilation. The mechanical ventilation system shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and the International Fire Explosion venting. Where Class I liquids are being stored, explosion venting shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Liquefied petroleum gasdistribution facilities. The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas systems shall conform to the Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms, buildings and enclosures in which Class I liquids are pumped, used or transferred. Design of ventilation systems shall consider the relatively high specific gravity of the vapors. When natural ventilation is used, adequate openings in outside walls at floor level, unobstructed except by louvers or coarse screens, shall be provided. When natural ventilation is inadequate, mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the International Mechanical Section 911 Explosion Control Such areas shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting, explosion (deflagration) prevention systems, or barricades 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 hazards Scope. Storage, handling and transportation of LP-gas and the installation of LP-gas equipment pertinent to systems for such uses shall comply with this chapter and NFPA Liquid storage areas where dispensing is conducted shall be provided with either a gravity or a continuous mechanical exhaust ventilation system. Mechanical ventilation shall be used if Class I liquids are dispensed within the room Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control. A (4) NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides information and guidance on how to design and install deflagration (explosion) venting The storage, use, and handling of liquefied petroleum gases (LP-Gas) shall comply with the requirements of this chapter; NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code; and Sections 60.1 and 60.2 of this 14

15 Explosion venting. Explosion venting shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Rooms within buildings. Where liquefied petroleum gasdistribution facilities are located in rooms within buildings, such rooms shall be located in the first story above grade plane and shall have at least one exterior wall with sufficient exposed area to provide explosion venting as required in the Dry cleaning plants. The construction and installation of dry cleaning plants shall be in accordance with the requirements of this Code, and NFPA 32. Dry cleaning solvents and systems shall be classified in accordance with the International Fire Groups H-3 and H-4. Groups H- 3 and H-4 shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code and the Section 911 Explosion Control Such areas shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting, explosion (deflagration) prevention systems, or barricades 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 hazards. Section 911 Explosion Control Such areas shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting, explosion (deflagration) prevention systems, or barricades 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 hazards Scope. Dry cleaning plants and their operations shall comply with the requirements of this chapter Construction, location and fire protection. Rooms or buildings classified in accordance with the International Building 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 the International Building Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control. A (4) NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides information and guidance on how to design and install deflagration (explosion) venting Explosion Control. Buildings, or portions thereof, required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 3 and containing materials shown in Table shall be provided with a means of explosion control. A (4) NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides information and guidance on how to design and install deflagration (explosion) venting Drycleaning plants shall comply with NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants, and this chapter Construction Requirements for Control Areas. Control areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers in accordance with Table

16 General. In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere in this Code, Group H-5 shall comply with the provisions of Section and the Transporting hazardous production materials to fabrication areas. HPM shall be transported to fabrication areas through enclosed piping or tubing systems that comply with Section , through service corridors complying with Section , or in corridors as permitted in the exception to Section The handling or transporting of HPM within service corridors shall comply with the Group H-5 occupancies. Group H-5 occupancies shall comply with the requirements of Sections through and Sections 401 through Service corridors. Hazardous materials shall not be used in an open-system use condition in service corridors Protection Level 5. Buildings, and portions thereof, used for fabrication of semiconductors or semiconductor research and development and containing quantities of hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities of high hazard Level 5 contents permitted in control areas shall comply with applicable regulations for Protection Level 5, as set forth in the building code Emergency Alarm for Transportation of Hazardous Materials in Corridors or Exit Enclosures. When hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are transported through corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system, a local manual alarm station, or an approved alarminitiating device at not more than 150 ft (46 m) intervals and at each exit throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or constantly attended on-site location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm. 16

17 General. Storage of HPM in fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed storage cabinets or gas cabinets, or within a workstation. The storage of hazardous production materials in quantities greater than those listed in Tables 307.7(1) or 307.7(2) shall be in liquid storage rooms, HPM rooms or gas rooms as appropriate for the materials stored. The storage of other hazardous materials shall be in accordance with other applicable provisions of this Code and the Gas-detection system operation. Monitoring for highly toxic and toxic gases shall also comply with the requirements for such material in the Signals. 8. Exhaust ventilation flow alarm devices for pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 waterreactive liquids cabinet exhaust ventilation systems required in Section of the International Fire Fabrication areas. The use of hazardous materials in fabrication areas shall be in accordance with Sections through Gas detection system. A gas detection system shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the gas for which detection is provided. The system shall be capable of monitoring the discharge from the treatment system at or below one-half the IDLH limit Pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 waterreactive liquids Protection Level 5. Buildings, and portions thereof, used for fabrication of semiconductors or semiconductor research and development and containing quantities of hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities of high hazard Level 5 contents permitted in control areas shall comply with applicable regulations for Protection Level 5, as set forth in the building Code Chapter 68 Highly Toxic and Toxic Solids and Liquids NFPA 55:7.9.6 Gas Detection. Except as provided in , a continuous gas detection system in accordance with the requirements of through shall be provided for the indoor storage or use of toxic or highly toxic compressed gases General. The storage, use, and handling of pyrophoric solids and liquids shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 60. The storage, use, and handling of pyrophoric solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity permitted in control areas as set forth in Chapter 60 shall also comply with the requirements of Chapter

18 Required electrical systems. Emergency power shall be provided for electrically operated equipment and connected control circuits for the following systems: 10. Flow alarm switches for pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 water-reactive liquids cabinet exhaust ventilation systems required in Section of the General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction, installation and use of buildings and structures, or parts thereof, for the spraying of flammable paints, varnishes and lacquers or other flammable materials or mixtures or compounds used for painting, varnishing, staining or similar purposes. Such construction and equipment shall comply with the General. When required by the International Fire Code, hydrogen cutoff rooms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Fire Pyrophoric liquids and Class 3 waterreactive liquids Scope. This chapter shall apply to locations or areas where any of the following activities are conducted: 1. The application of flammable or combustible paint, varnish, lacquer, stain, fiberglass resins or other flammable or combustible liquid applied by means of spray apparatus in continuous or intermittent processes 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 and the International Mechanical Code and one of the following: Section 911 Explosion Control 71.1 General. The storage, use, and handling of pyrophoric solids and liquids shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 60. The storage, use, and handling of pyrophoric solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity permitted in control areas as set forth in Chapter 60 shall also comply with the requirements of Chapter * Operations involving the spray application of flammable and combustible materials shall comply with NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, and Section NFPA 52 shall apply to the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of compressed hydrogen (GH2), liquefied compressed hydrogen (LH2), and blends of hydrogen up to 20 percent with the balance natural gas (NG) vehicle fueling (dispensing) systems and engine fuel systems and facilities Gaseous Hydrogen Systems. Gaseous hydrogen systems shall comply with NFPA Liquefied Hydrogen Systems. Liquefied hydrogen systems shall comply with NFPA

19 First story. In occupancies other than Group H, unlimited unprotected openings are permitted in the first story of exterior walls facing a street that have a fire separation distance of greater than 15 feet (4572 mm), or facing an unoccupied space, and shall have access from a street by a posted fire lane in accordance with the Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with this Code and the Modifications. No person shall remove or modify any fire protection system installed or maintained under the provisions of this Code or the International Fire Code without approval by the building official Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections through Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection systems Code and the applicable referenced standards Conditions of a permit. A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials; or to conduct processes which 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 system equipment or operations will be granted Fire Apparatus Access Roads The AHJ shall have the authority to require that construction documents for all fire protection systems be submitted for review and approval and a permit be issued prior to the installation, rehabilitation, or modification All fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in a reliable operating condition and shall be replaced or repaired where defective The AHJ shall have the authority to require that construction documents for all fire protection systems be submitted for review and approval and a permit be issued prior to the installation, rehabilitation, or modification. 19

20 901.5 Acceptance tests. Fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of this Code and the When required, the tests shall be conducted in the presence of the building official. Tests required by this Code, the International Fire Code and the standards listed in this Code shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or the owner s representative Fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems required by the provisions of Section of this Code and Section of the International Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with Section High-piled storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Code in all buildings of Group M where storage of merchandise is in high-piled or rack storage arrays During construction. Automatic sprinkler systems required during construction, alteration and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, 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 official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing Monitoring. Where required by this chapter or by the International Building Code, an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems High-piled storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided as required in Chapter 23 in all buildings of Group M where storage of merchandise is in high-piled or rack storage arrays During construction. Automatic sprinkler systems required during construction, alteration and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with Section The AHJ shall have the authority to require that construction documents for all fire protection systems be submitted for review and approval and a permit be issued prior to the installation, rehabilitation, or modification. Further, the AHJ shall have the authority to require that full acceptance tests of the systems be performed in the authority s presence prior to final system certification Where fire department notification is required by another section of this Code, the fire alarm system shall be arranged to transmit the alarm automatically via any of the following means acceptable to the AHJ and shall be in accordance with NFPA High-Piled Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all occupancies containing areas greater than 2500 ft2 (232 m2) for the high-piled storage of combustibles Fire Safety Program. An overall construction or demolition fire safety program shall be developed. Essential items to be emphasized include the following: (3) Installation of new fire protection systems as construction progresses (4) Preservation of existing systems during demolition 20

21 Table Additional Required Suppression Systems Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the Hood system suppression. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by the International Fire Code or the International Mechanical General. Standpipe systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with this section. Fire hose threads used in connection with standpipe systems shall be approved and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads. The location of fire department hose connections shall be approved. In buildings used for highpiled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Other required suppression systems. In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2, the provisions indicated in Table also require the installation of a suppression system for certain buildings and areas Required fire protection systems. Fire protection systems required by this Code or the International Building Code shall be installed, repaired, operated, tested and maintained in accordance with this Hood system suppression. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 610 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this Fire department hose connections. Where exit passageways are required by the International Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with Section Automatic sprinklers shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in the occupancies specified in this Code or in the Codes or standards referenced in Chapter Automatic sprinklers shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in the occupancies specified in this Code or in the Codes or standards referenced in Chapter Fire-extinguishing equipment for the protection of grease removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust duct systems shall be provided. (NFPA 1/UFC does not require standpipes in exit passageways, it requires the following) Emergency Alarm for Transportation of Hazardous Materials in Corridors or Exit Enclosures. When hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are transported through corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system, a local manual alarm station, or an approved alarm-initiating device at not more than 150 ft (46 m) intervals and at each exit throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or constantly attended on-site location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm. 21

22 Helistops and heliports. Buildings with a helistop or heliport that are equipped with a standpipe shall extend the standpipe to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located in accordance with Section of the General. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in occupancies and locations as required by the Group H. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed for highly toxic gases, organic peroxides and oxidizers in accordance with Chapters 37, 39 and 40, of the Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The operation in accordance with the building s fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404 of the High-piled combustible storage areas. An automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout high-piled combustible storage areas where required by the Standpipe systems. Where a building with a rooftop helistop or heliport is equipped with a standpipe system, the system shall be extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Chapters 37, 39 and General. Fire safety and evacuation plans shall comply with the requirements of this section. Table General Fire Protection and Life Safety Requirements Note: i. Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and Standpipes. If a building with a rooftop heliport is supplied with a standpipe system, a Class II standpipe shall be extended to the roof level on which the rooftop heliport is located. Such standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with Section Where Required. Fire extinguishers shall be provided where required by this Code as specified in Table and the referenced Codes and standards listed in Chapter Where required by other sections of this Code, actuation of the complete fire alarm system shall occur by any or all of the following means of initiation, but shall not be limited to such means: Where Required. Emergency plans shall be provided for facilities storing or handling materials covered by Chapter 20, or where required by the AHJ High-Piled Storage Buildings containing high-piled storage shall comply with NFPA 13, Chapter 34, and