American Society for
Healthcare Engineering
Code Summary Report
CODE SUMMARY HEALTH CARE NEW BUILDINGS
This code summary is based on the following codes:
•
2000 Edition NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code (LSC), as adopted by The Joint Commission and CMS
•
2009 Edition NFPA 101
•
2012 Edition NFPA 101 (Based on proposed changes outlined in the ROC ballot results. Additional changes may be needed in July, 2011 after
membership vote is finalized.)
•
2009 Edition International Building Code
•
1999 Edition of NFPA 99
99, Standard for Health care Facilities as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2005 Edition of NFPA 99, Standard for Health care Facilities as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
1998 Edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
1999 Edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
2000 Edition of NFPA 14,
14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
This code summary is based on the following assumptions:
•
The building is designated as Healthcare/I-2.
•
The building is protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system using quick response sprinklers.
•
The building is four stories (non
(non-highrise).
highrise)
•
Addresses code requirements for a New Health Care Occupancy only.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING
CODE SUMMARY REPORT
Code Category
Component/Requirement
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Occupancy Classification
I-2
(308.3)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Minimum Construction Type
Type IB
(Table 503)
Type II (222)
(Table 18.1.6.2)
Type II (222)
(Table 18.1.6.1)
Type II (222)
(Table 18.1.6.1)
6
Maximum Height Allowed
180 feet
(Table 503, Section 504.2)
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
Allowable Area
UL
(Table 503)
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Maximum Number of Stories
5 Stories
(Table 503, Section 504.2)
4 Stories
(Table 18.1.6.2)
4 Stories
(Table 18.1.6.1)
4 Stories
Basements shall not be considered a
story
(Table 18.1.6.1)
Distance to Lot Line or Imaginary
Line
Where 30 feet or greater, no
requirement. One-hour elsewhere.
(Table 602)
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
Occupancy
2
3
Construction Type
4
5
9
Height and Area Limits
Fire-Resistance Ratings of Exterior
Walls
10
11
Specific Occupancy Requirements
for Group I-2
12
Corridors in I-2
13
Waiting areas off Corridors
Corridors shall be separated from all Corridors shall be separated from all Corridors shall be separated from all
Corridors in Group I-2 must be
continuous to the exits and be
other areas by partitions complying other areas by partitions complying other areas by partitions complying
separated from other areas in
with 18.3.6.2 through 18.3.6.5 unless with 18.3.6.2 through 18.3.6.5 unless with 18.3.6.2 through 18.3.6.5 unless
otherwise permitted
otherwise permitted
otherwise permitted
accordance with Section 407.3 except
(18.3.6.1)
as provided in Sections 407.2.1 (18.3.6.1)
(18.3.6.1)
407.2.4.
(407.2)
Spaces of unlimited area including
waiting areas and similar spaces
constructed as required for corridors
are permitted to be open to the
corridor provided the spaces are not
used for sleeping units, treatment or
hazardous uses, a detection system is
used, and exits are not obstructed.
(407.2.2)
Waiting areas and similar spaces
located off corridors are permitted to
be open to the corridor provided the
waiting area does not exceed 600 sf
and is protected by an electrically
supevised automatic smoke detection
system in accordance with 18.3.4.
Each area shall be arranged to allow
direct supervision by facility staff and
does not obstruct access to exits.
(18.3.6.1)
Waiting areas and similar spaces
located off corridors are permitted to
be open to the corridor provided the
waiting area does not exceed 600 sf
and is protected by an electrically
supevised automatic smoke detection
system in accordance with 18.3.4.
Each area shall be arranged to allow
direct supervision by facility staff and
does not obstruct access to exits.
(18.3.6.1)
Waiting areas and similar spaces
located off corridors are permitted to
be open to the corridor provided the
waiting area does not exceed 600 sf
and is protected by an electrically
supevised automatic smoke detection
system in accordance with 18.3.4.
Each area shall be arranged to allow
direct supervision by facility staff and
does not obstruct access to exits.
(18.3.6.1)
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2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
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Code Category
Nurses' Stations off Corridors
Nurses' Stations and similar spaces
for doctors' and nurses' charting,
communications and related clerical
activities are permitted to be open to
the corridor when constructed as
required for corridors.
(407.2.1)
Nurse stations do not need to be
separated
(18.3.6.1(3))
Nurse stations do not need to be
separated
(18.3.6.1(3))
Nurse stations do not need to be
separated
(18.3.6.1(3))
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Mental Health Treatment
(Areas Open to Corridors)
Mental health treatment areas are not
required to be separated from
corridors when they meet the
following conditions:
1. Area is no larger than 1500 sq ft.
2. supervision by facility staff
3. No exit access obstruction
4. Area is euipped with fire detection
system
5. One space per smoke compartment
6. Area walls and ceilings constructed
as required for corridors.
(407.2.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
16
Smoke Compartments:
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Every story used by patients for
Every story used by patients for
Every story used by patients for
Every story used by patients for
sleeping or treatment and other
sleeping or treatment and other
sleeping or treatment and other
sleeping or treatment and other
stories with an occupant load of 50 or stories with an occupant load of 50 or stories with an occupant load of 50 or stories with an occupant load of 50 or
more must be divided into at least
more must be divided into at least
more must be divided into at least
more must be divided into at least
two smoke compartments constructed two smoke compartments constructed two smoke compartments constructed two smoke compartments constructed
as smoke barriers.
as smoke barriers.
as smoke barriers.
as smoke barriers.
(407.4)
(18.3.7.1)
(18.3.7.1)
(18.3.7.1)
Not required where:
1. stories contain a health care
occupancy, located totally above the
health care
2. Separated, non-healthcare
occupancies
3. occupancies more than one story
below the healthcare floor
4. Open air parking structures
protected by a sprinkler system.
(18.3.7.2)
Not required where:
1. stories contain a health care
occupancy, located totally above the
health care
2. Separated, non-healthcare
occupancies
3. occupancies more than one story
below the healthcare floor
4. Open air parking structures
protected by a sprinkler system.
(18.3.7.2)
Not required where:
1. stories contain a health care
occupancy, located totally above the
health care
2. Separated, non-healthcare
occupancies
3. occupancies more than one story
below the healthcare floor
4. Open air parking structures
protected by a sprinkler system.
(18.3.7.2)
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Smoke Compartment Size
19
Smoke Compartment Refuge Area
20
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Compartment sizes may not exceed
Compartment sizes may not exceed
Compartment sizes may not exceed
Compartment sizes may not exceed
22,500 s.f. and the travel distance
22,500 s.f. and the travel distance
22,500 s.f. and the travel distance
22,500 s.f. and the travel distance
from any point in a smoke
from any point in a smoke
from any point in a smoke
from any point in a smoke
compartment to a smoke barrier door compartment to a smoke barrier door compartment to a smoke barrier door compartment to a smoke barrier door
may not exceed 200 feet. Smoke
may not exceed 200 feet. Smoke
may not exceed 200 feet. Smoke
may not exceed 200 feet. Smoke
barriers must comply with Section barriers must comply with Section 8.3 barriers must comply with Section 8.5 barriers must comply with Section 8.5
and be no less than 1 hour rated
and be no less than 1 hour rated
and be no less than 1 hour rated
710.
(18.3.7.1 and 18.3.7.3)
(18.3.7.1 and 18.3.7.3)
(18.3.7.1 and 18.3.7.3)
(407.4)
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet per
patient within corridors, patient
rooms, lounge or dining , other low
hazard areas on each side of the
smoke barrier.
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet per
patient within corridors, patient
rooms, lounge or dining , other low
hazard areas on each side of the
smoke barrier.
(18.3.7.4)
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet per
patient within corridors, patient
rooms, lounge or dining , other low
hazard areas on each side of the
smoke barrier.
(18.3.7.5.1)
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet per
patient within corridors, patient
rooms, lounge or dining , other low
hazard areas on each side of the
smoke barrier.
(18.3.7.5.1)
For floors not housing bed or litter
patients , provide 6 net square feet
per occupant on each side of smoke
barrier for the total number of
occupants in adjoining smoke
compartments.
(407.4.1)
For floors not housing bed or litter
patients , provide 6 net square feet
per occupant on each side of smoke
barrier for the total number of
occupants in adjoining smoke
compartments.
(18.3.7.4)
For floors not housing bed or litter
patients , provide 6 net square feet
per occupant on each side of smoke
barrier for the total number of
occupants in adjoining smoke
compartments.
(18.3.7.5.2)
For floors not housing bed or litter
patients , provide 6 net square feet
per occupant on each side of smoke
barrier for the total number of
occupants in adjoining smoke
compartments.
(18.3.7.5.2)
Not less than two exits of the types
Not less than two exits of the types
Not less than two exits of the types
An independent means of egress
described in 18.2.2.2 through
described in 18.2.2.2 through
described in 18.2.2.2 through
must be provided from each smoke
compartment. Reentry into the smoke 18.2.2.10 shall be accessible from each 18.2.2.10 shall be accessible from each 18.2.2.10 shall be accessible from each
compartment for egress is not
smoke compartment(s) and shall not smoke compartment(s) and shall not smoke compartment(s) and shall not
permitted.
require return through the
require return through the
require return through the
(407.4.2)
compartment of fire origin
compartment of fire origin
compartment of fire origin
(18.2.4.3)
(18.2.4.3)
(18.2.4.3)
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Smoke Compartment Independent
Egress
22
Smoke Compartment Sprinkler
System
Patient sleeping units within smoke
compartments are required to be
equipped with an NFPA 13 sprinkler
system. Smoke compartments must
use approved quick-response or
residential sprinklers per Section
903.3.2.
(407.6)
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be used
throughout smoke compartments
containing patient sleeping areas
(18.3.5.2 - See Appendix)
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be used
throughout smoke compartments
containing patient sleeping areas
(18.3.5.6 - See Appendix)
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be used
throughout smoke compartments
containing patient sleeping areas
(18.3.5.6 - See Appendix)
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Corridors
Must be constructed as smoke
partitions in Group I-2 Occupancies
(407.3)
Must limit the transfer of smoke
(18.3.6.2)
Must limit the transfer of smoke
(18.3.6.2.1)
Must limit the transfer of smoke
(18.3.6.2.3)
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Smoke Barriers
1-Hour smoke barrier
(710.3)
1-hour smoke barrier
(18.3.7.3)
1-hour smoke barrier
(18.3.7.3)
1-hour smoke barrier
(18.3.7.3)
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Fire Resistive Requirements
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2009 IBC
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Must be continuous from outside
wall to outside wall and be
constructed from the floor to the
underside of the floor or roof above
or to the underside of a ceiling and
limit the transfer of smoke.
(710.4)
Smoke barriers must be continuous
from wall to wall, barrier to barrier,
or from floor to floor and through
concealed spaces.
(8.3.2)
Smoke barriers must be continuous
from wall to wall, barrier to barrier,
or from floor to floor and through
concealed spaces.
(8.5.2)
Smoke barriers must be continuous
from wall to wall, barrier to barrier,
or from floor to floor and through
concealed spaces.
(8.5.2)
18.3.7.8
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Doors in smoke barriers shall be self
or automatic closing. Latching
hardware is not required. Stops shall
be provided at the head and sides of
door frames. Rabbets, bevels, or
astragals to be provided at the
meeting edges of pairs of doors.
Center mullions prohbited
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Shaft Enclosures
(Connecting 4 or More Stories)
2-hour fire barrier
(708.4)
Shaft enclosures must be constructed
in accordance with Section 708.
29
Shaft Enclosures
(Connecting 3 Stories or Less)
1-hour fire barrier Connecting up to 3 1-hour fire barrier Connecting up to 3 1-hour fire barrier Connecting up to 3 1-hour fire barrier Connecting up to 3
stories
stories (8.2.5.4(2))
stories
stories
(708.4)
(8.6.5(2))
(8.6.5(2))
30
Exit Stair Enclosures
(Connecting 4 or more Stories)
2-hour fire barrier
(1022.1)
31
Exit Stair Enclosures
(Connecting 3 Stories or Less)
1-hour fire barrier
(1022.1)
32
Exit Passageways
33
Horizontal Exit wall
34
Horizontal Exit Opening Protection
(doors)
2-hour fire barrier
(8.2.5.4(1))
2-hour fire barrier
(7.1.3.2.1(b))
2-hour fire barrier
(8.6.5(1))
2-hour fire barrier
(8.6.5(1))
2-hour fire barrier
(7.1.3.2.1(2))
2-hour fire barrier
(7.1.3.2.1(2))
1-hour fire barrier (7.1.3.2.1(1))
1-hour fire barrier (7.1.3.2.1(1))
Fire barrier with not less than 1-hour Fire barrier with same rating as that
and/or with same rating as that for
for the exit stair enclosure that it
the exit stair enclosure that it serves.
serves.
(1023.3)
(7.2.6.2)
Fire barrier with same rating as that
for the exit stair enclosure that it
serves.
(7.2.6.2)
Fire barrier with same rating as that
for the exit stair enclosure that it
serves.
(7.2.6.2)
2-hour fire barrier and barrier must 2-hour fire barrier and barrier must
extend through all levels of the
continue to grade level unless all
building unless floor assemblies have stairs discharge directly to outside
a fire-resistance rating of not less than and floor with horizontal exit does
2 hours with no unprotected
not have an unprotected vertical
openings.
opening.
(1025.2)
(7.2.4.3.1)
2-hour fire barrier and barrier must
continue to grade level unless all
stairs discharge directly to outside
and floor with horizontal exit does
not have an unprotected vertical
opening.
(7.2.4.3.1 and 7.2.4.3.3)
2-hour fire barrier and barrier must
continue to grade level unless all
stairs discharge directly to outside
and floor with horizontal exit does
not have an unprotected vertical
opening.
(7.2.4.3.1 and 7.2.4.3.3)
1- 1/2 hours
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1- 1/2 hours
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour fire barrier
1- 1/2 hours
(Table 715.4)
(7.1.3.2.1(a))
1- 1/2 hours
(8.2.3.2.3)
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Component/Requirement
Permitted Unprotected Floor
Openings.
( Unless permitted by the code all
floor openings to be protected as
noted above for a shaft.)
(711)
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Permitted provided the following:
Permitted provided the following: Communicating space is permitted by Permitted provided the following:
1. Connects no more than two
1. Connects no more than two
18.3.1.1
1. Connects a mezzanine and the
adjacent floors
adjacent floors
Unprotected floor openings permitted
floor below
2. Is separated from floor openings
2. Is separated from floor openings
provided:
2. Escalator or open stair cannot be a
serving other floors
serving other floors
1. Conects no more than 2 adjacent
portion of he means of egress.
3. Opening is separated from
3. Opening is separated from
stories
(708.2)
corridors
corridors
2. Is separated from floor opening
4. Convenience openings shall be
4. Convenience openings shall be
serving other floors
separated from by a smoke partition. separated from by a smoke partition.
3. Separated from corridors
4. Shall not serve as a required means 4. Opening is not part of a required 4. Opening is not part of a required
of egress
exit path.
exit path.
(8.2.5.5)
(8.6.8.2)
(8.6.8.2)
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Horizontal Assemblies
Floor and roof assemblies required to
have a fire-resistive rating must
comply with this section. Otherwise,
713.4.2
(712)
Required by NFPA 220
Required by NFPA 221
Required by NFPA 222
37
Horizontal Assemblies
(Fire Resistive Rating)
Required to have a fire resistance
rating not less than that required for
building construction type.
(712.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Exterior Walls
Fire resistive rating per Table 601 &
602
(705.5)
Buildings on the same lot must have
and imaginary line assumed between
them for opening protection, fire
rating & roof covering requirements.
(705.3)
Structural stability
(705.6)
Parapets
(705.11)
Joints
(714.1)
Voids at intersection of exterior
curtain wall and floor/ceiling
assembly must be properly sealed
(714.4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Elevator Lobbies
Required if used for occupant
Required if used for occupant
Elevator lobbies required in
Required if used for occupant
accordance with Section 708 unless evacuation. Shall meet the following: evacuation. Shall meet the following: evacuation. Shall meet the following:
the elevator hoistway is pressurized. very floor served by the elevator shall very floor served by the elevator shall very floor served by the elevator shall
have an elevator lobby and form a 1- have an elevator lobby and form a 1- have an elevator lobby and form a 1Construct as smoke partitions .
hour barrier in accordance with 8.5
hour barrier in accordance with 8.5
hour barrier in accordance with 8.5
(708.14.1)
(7.2.13.3)
(7.2.13.3)
(7.2.13.3)
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2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Fire-Resistance Ratings of Structural
Members
Structural elements to comply with
Section 704.
(704)
Structural members supporting the 2
hour floor assembly shall have the
resistance rating required of the
building
(18.1.6.2(b))
Structural members supporting the 2
hour floor assembly shall have the
resistance rating required of the
building
(18.1.6.2(3))
Structural members supporting the 2
hour floor assembly shall have the
resistance rating required of the
building
(18.1.6.2(3))
Roof covering shall meet ASTM E
108 or ANSI/UL 790 for 18.1.6.2 and
18.1.6.3
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Ducts and Air Transfer Openings
42
Includes provisions for fire dampers, Smoke dampers shall not be required Smoke dampers shall not be required Smoke dampers shall not be required
smoke dampers and combination in duct penetrations of smoke barriers in duct penetrations of smoke barriers in duct penetrations of smoke barriers
in fully ducted heating, ventilating,
in fully ducted heating, ventilating,
in fully ducted heating, ventilating,
fire/smoke dampers.
and air conditioning systems.
and air conditioning systems.
and air conditioning systems.
(716)
(18.3.7.3(2))
(18.3.7.3(2))
(18.3.7.3(2))
Provide approved alternative
protection where the installation of a
fire damper will interfere with the
operation of a required smoke control
system.
(716.2.1)
Opening Protectives
New Health Care - Doors protecting
corridor openings shall be
constructed to resist the passage of
smoke. Bottom clearence shall not
exceede 1 inch. Doors shall have
positive latching hardware and no
roller latches.
(18.3.6.3.1 and 18.3.6.3.5)
New Health Care - Doors protecting
corridor openings shall be
constructed to resist the passage of
smoke. Bottom clearence shall not
exceede 1 inch. Doors shall have
positive latching hardware and no
roller latches.
(18.3.6.3.1 and 18.3.6.3.5)
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(Table 715.4)
1-hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
2-hour Vertical Shafts (including
stairways, exits, and chutes)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 715.4)
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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1-hour Vertical Shafts (including
stairways, exits, and chutes)
1-hour
(Table 715.4)
1-hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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2- hour Fire Barriers
1-1/2 hour
(Table 715.4)
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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1- hour Fire Barriers
3/4 hour
(Table 715.4)
3/4 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
3/4 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
3/4 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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2- hour Horizontal Exits
1-1/2 hour
(T.715.4)
1-1/2 hour
(7.2.4.3.2 and 8.2.3.2.3)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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Smoke Barriers
1/3 hour
(Table 715.4)
20 minutes
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
20 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
21 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
Fire Window Assembly
(Table 715.5)
8.2.3.2.2
8.3.3.1
8.3.3.2
Group I-2 - Must limit the passage of New Health Care - Doors protecting
corridor openings shall be
smoke and be provided with positive
latching. Roller latches are not
constructed to resist the passage of
smoke. Bottom clearence shall not
permitted.
exceede 1 inch. Doors shall have
(407.3.1)
positive latching hardware and no
roller latches.
(18.3.6.3.1 and 18.3.6.3.2)
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Corridor Doors- Group I-2
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2- hour Elevator Hoistways
1-1/2 hour
(Table 715.4)
45
1- hour Elevator Hoistways
46
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Occupancy Separations
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Non-separated Uses
Occupancy separation is not required Occupancy separation is not required Occupancy separation is not required Occupancy separation is not required
when the entire building meets the
when the entire building meets the
when the entire building meets the
when the entire building meets the
most restrictive requirements of
most restrictive requirements of each most restrictive requirements of each most restrictive requirements of each
Section 403 and Chapter 9.
individual occupancy. (A3.3.134.10
individual occupancy.
individual occupancy.
(508.3.1)
and 6.1.14.2)
(6.1.14.3.2)
(6.1.14.3.2)
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Boiler and fuel-fired heater rooms
1-hour or provide automatic fire
sprinkler system
(Table 508.2.5)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1-Hour
(18.3.2.1)
1-Hour
(18.3.2.1)
56
Central/bulk laundries more than
100 sf
1 hour or provide automatic fire
extinguishing system
(Table 508.2.5)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
2 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
57
Laboratories employing flammable or
combustible materials in quantities
less than that which would be
considered severe.
1 hour or provide automatic fire
sprinkler system
(Table 508.2.5)
Smoke tight and self-closing
(18.3.2.1)
Smoke tight and self-closing
(18.3.2.1)
Smoke tight and self-closing
(18.3.2.1)
58
Laboratories that use hazardous
Applicable to any laboratory located
materials that would cause
in Group I-2 occupancies
classification as a severe hazard in 1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler
accordance with NFPA 99 "Standard
system.
for Health Care Facilities"
(Table 508.2.5)
See 18.3.6.3.11
(Table 18.3.2.1)
See 18.3.6.3.11
(Table 18.3.2.1)
See 18.3.6.3.11
(Table 18.3.2.1)
59
Paint Shops not classified as an H
occupancy
2 hours or 1 hour and provide
automatic fire-extinguishing system
(Table 508.2.5)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
60
Physical Plant Maintenance shops
N/A
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
61
Soiled Linen Room
Over 100 sf., 1 hour
(Table 508.2.5)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
62
Waste/trash collection
Over 100 sf., 1 hour
(Table 508.2.5)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
63
Refuse(waste) & Laundry Chutes
See Section 9.5
Chute charging or discharging room
require max 1-hour fire rating.
Enclosed by walls or partitions in
accordance with 8.3. Inlet openings
in accordance with 8.3. Installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA
82: Standard on Incinerators and
Waste Linen Handling Systems and
Equipment.
(9.5 and 18.5.4)
See Section 9.5
Chute charging or discharging room
require max 1-hour fire rating.
Enclosed by walls or partitions in
accordance with 8.3. Inlet openings
in accordance with 8.3. Installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA
82: Standard on Incinerators and
Waste Linen Handling Systems and
Equipment.
(9.5 and 18.5.4)
Construct per Section 708.13
See Section 9.5
Chute charging or discharging room
Must be enclosed with a shaft
require max 1-hour fire rating.
Openings may not be located in
corridors
Enclosed by walls or partitions in
accordance with 8.2. Inlet openings
Access openings for refuse and
in accordance with 8.2. Installed and
laundry chutes are to located in
rooms or compartments by a 1 hour maintained in accordance with NFPA
fire barrier
82: Standard on Incinerators and
Openings in to access rooms must be Waste Linen Handling Systems and
protected by a 3/4 hour self-or
Equipment.
automatic opening door.
(9.5 and 18.5.4)
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Termination rooms must be into a Any trash chute chute shall discharge Any trash chute chute shall discharge Any trash chute chute shall discharge
room separated form the remainder into a trash collection room used for into a trash collection room used for into a trash collection room used for
of the building by a 1 hour fire
no ther purpose and protected in
no ther purpose and protected in
no ther purpose and protected in
barrier.
accordance with section 8.4
accordance with section 8.7
accordance with section 8.7
Openings in to access rooms must be
(18.5.4.3)
(18.5.4.4)
(18.5.4.4)
protected by a 3/4 hour self-or
automatic opening door.
Provide automatic sprinkler system
per Section 903.2.11.2.
(708.13)
65
Storage rooms between 50-100 sf of
combustible materials
N/A
Smoke tight and self-closing.
(18.3.2.1)
Smoke tight and self-closing.
(18.3.2.1)
Smoke tight and self-closing.
(18.3.2.1)
66
Storage rooms greater than 100 sf of
combustible materials
N/A
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
2 hour
(Table 18.3.2.1)
67
Gift shops less than 500 sf and not
considered hazardous
Not required to be separated from
corridors when fully sprinklered and
storage areas are protected in
accordance with Section 508.2.5.
(407.2)
No separation required. (18.3.2.5)
No separation required.
(18.3.6.1(4))
No separation required.
(18.3.6.1(4))
68
Gift shops more than 500 sf and not
considered hazardous
Separated from corridors with smoke
partitions
(407.2)
Separated from the corridor by non
fire rated walls.
(18.3.2.5)
Separated from the corridor by non
fire rated walls.
(18.3.6.1)
Separated from the corridor by non
fire rated walls.
(18.3.6.1)
69
Gift shops with combustible loading
considered hazardous
N/A
1 hour
(8.4.1.1)
1 hour
(8.7.1)
2 hour
(8.7.1)
1 hour
(NFPA 99:4-3.1..1.2(a)2)
1 hour
(NFPA 99:4-5.1.3.3.2(4))
2 hour
(NFPA 99:4-5.1.3.3.2(4))
70
Non-flammable gas storage including Oxidizers and oxidizer gases may not
oxidizers
exceed the exempt quantities per
control area. See also mechanical
code & plumbing code.
71
Electrical rooms with transformers
greater than 112.5 kVA
1 Hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
1 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
1 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
2 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
72
Generator Rooms
N/A
Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One hour
separation and two hour fuel supply
Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One hour
separation and two hour fuel supply
Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One hour
separation and two hour fuel supply
Interior Wall & Finish Systems
May comply with NFPA 286
(803.1.2)
May comply with NFPA 355 or 286
(10.2.3)
In accordance with ASTEM E84 or
ANSI/UL 723
(10.2.3)
In accordance with ASTEM E84 or
ANSI/UL 723
(10.2.3)
Permitted throughout if Class A or B
and compliant with 10.2
(18.3.3.2)
Permitted throughout if Class A or B
and compliant with 10.2
(18.3.3.2)
Permitted throughout if Class A or B
and compliant with 10.2
(18.3.3.2)
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
73
Interior Finish Maximum Flame
Spread
74
75
76
Interior Wall Finish Based on Group I- Exit enclosure & exit passageway - B
2
Corridors - B
Rooms & enclosed spaces - B
(Table 803.9)
Maximum smoke developed
450
(803.1.1)
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Code Category
Maximum flame spread for vertical
exitways, access corridors, other exits,
rooms and enclosed spaces, textile
wall coverings
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(803.1.1)
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
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Textiles
(Wall & Ceiling Finish)
Class A flame spread index in
accordance with ASTM E 84
(803.6.1)
See 10.2.4.1
See 10.2.4.1
See 10.2.4.2
79
Suspended Acoustical Ceiling
Systems
ASTM C 635 & ASTM C 636
(803.9)
N/A
N/A
N/A
80
Interior Floor Finish
Class II in exit enclosures, corridors
and rooms not separated from
corridors by full height partitions
DOC FF-1 "pill test" (CPC 16 CFR,
Part 1630)
(804.4.1)
No Requirement
(18.3.3.3)
See 10.2.7.1 or 10.2.7.2
(18.3.3.3)
See 10.2.7.1 or 10.2.7.2
(18.3.3.3)
82
Size
< 3,500 pounds - 20' x 20' min. with
average open space of 15 feet at roof
level and no less than 5 feet
(412.7.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
83
Design
Noncombustible and designed to
contain any flammable liquid
spillage. Spillage to flow away form
egress. See also Section 1605.4
(412.7.2)
N/A
N/A
N/A
84
Means of egress
Must comply with Chapter 10. < 60'
in length or 2,000 sf may have fire
escape or ladder leading to the floor
below for second means of egress
(412.7.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
85
Rooftop
NFPA 418
(412.7.4)
NFPA 418
(18.3.2.7)
NFPA 418
(18.3.2.7)
NFPA 418
(18.3.2.7)
87
Stairways
0.3 inches per occupant
(1005.1)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
88
Other egress components
0.2 inches per occupant
(1005.1)
90
Office
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
91
Conference & Seminar Rooms
15 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
92
Inpatient treatment areas
240 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
93
Outpatient areas
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
Helistops
81
86
89
Exit Capacity
0.2 inches per occupant (Table 7.3.3.1) 0.2 inches per occupant (Table 7.3.3.1) 0.2 inches per occupant (Table 7.3.3.1)
Occupant Load Factors
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Code Category
Storage & Mechanical Spaces
300 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
300 sf/occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
Anticipated Occupancy 42.1.7
Anticipated Occupancy 42.1.8
95
Sleeping Areas
120 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
96
Locker Rooms
50 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
97
Kitchen
200 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.5)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
99
1-500 occupants
2 exits
(Table 1021.1)
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
100
501-1,000 occupants
3 exits
(Table 1021.1)
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
101
Greater than 1,000 occupants
4 exits
(Table 1021.1)
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
102
Patient sleeping rooms or suites that
include patient sleeping rooms more
than 1,000 sf in area
2 exits
(1014.2.3.2)
2 exits
(18.2.5.2)
2 exits
(18.2.5.5.1)
2 exits
(18.2.5.5.1)
103
Any room or suite of rooms, other
than patient sleeping rooms, more
than 2,500 sf in area
2 exits
(1014.2.4.2)
2 exits
(18.2.5.3)
2 exits
(18.2.5.5.2)
2 exits
(18.2.5.5.2)
104
Each smoke compartment
Based on O.L. and travel distance.
Travel distance not to exceed 200 feet
from smoke barrier to barrier door
(407.4)
Independent egress required without
reentry into smoke compartment per
407.4.2.
Access to 2 exits
(18.2.4.3)
Access to 2 exits
(18.2.4.3)
Access to 2 exits
(18.2.4.3)
105
Every habitable room or suite must
have an exit access door leading
directly to an exit corridor,unless
permitted by exceptions
(1014.2.2)
(18.2.5.1)
(18.2.5.6.1)
(18.2.5.6.1)
106
Exit Access from a patient sleeping
room with not more than 8 beds shall
be permitted to pass through one
intervening room to reach an exit
access corridor, provided there is
constant supervision by nursing
personnel.
(1014.2.3)
(18.2.5.1(2))
(18.2.5.6.2)
(18.2.5.6.2)
98
Minimum Number of Exits
107
Location of Exits
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110
111
Component/Requirement
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
At least two exits or access doors
At least two exits or access doors
At least two exits or access doors
Two or more exits or exit access doors
required from an area
must be placed a distance apart equal must be placed a distance apart equal must be placed a distance apart equal
to not less than 1/3 the length of the to not less than 1/3 the length of the to not less than 1/3 the length of the
maximum overall diagonal
maximum overall diagonal
maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the building or area
dimension of the building or area
dimension of the building or area
served, measured in a straight line
served, measured in a straight line
served, measured in a straight line
between exits, for sprinklered
between exits, for sprinklered
between exits, for sprinklered
buildings.
buildings. (See Exception 2)
buildings.
(1015.2.1)
(7.5.1.4)
(7.5.1.3.3)
108
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N/A
Dead ends
General - 20 feet
(1018.4)
Maximum of 30 feet
(18.2.5.10)
Maximum of 30 feet
(18.2.5.2)
Suites of sleeping rooms
Shall not exceed 5,000 sf
(1014.2.3.1)
Shall not exceed 5,000 sf
(18.2.5.6)
Shall not exceed 7,500 sf
18.2.5.7.2.3
Shall not exceed 7,500 sf
18.2.5.7.2.3
Suites greater than 7,500 sf and not
exceeding 10,000 sf is allowed when
direct visual supervision and
automactic smoke detection in
common areas is provided.
Suites greater than 7,500 sf and not
exceeding 10,000 sf is allowed when
direct visual supervision and
automactic smoke detection in
common areas is provided.
Suites
112
Suites of rooms other than patient
sleeping rooms
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(1014.2.4.1)
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(18.2.5.7)
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(18.2.5.7.3.3)
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(18.2.5.7.3.3)
113
Hazardous areas within suites
options
Not addressed
N/A
See 18.2.5.7.1.3
See 18.2.5.7.1.4
114
Intervening rooms other than patient One intervening room is allowed if
One intervening room is allowed if
One intervening room is allowed if
One intervening room is allowed if
sleeping rooms.
the travel distance within the suite to the travel distance within the suite to the travel distance within the suite to the travel distance within the suite to
the exit access door does not exceed the exit access door does not exceed the exit access door does not exceed the exit access door does not exceed
100 feet and two intervening rooms 100 feet and two intervening rooms 100 feet and two intervening rooms 100 feet and two intervening rooms
are permitted where the travel
are permitted where the travel
are permitted where the travel
are permitted where the travel
distance to the exit access door does distance to the exit access door does distance to the exit access door does distance to the exit access door does
not exceed 50 feet.
not exceed 50 feet.
not exceed 50 feet.
not exceed 50 feet.
(1014.2.4.3 and 1014.2.4.4)
(18.2.5.8)
(18.2.5.7.3.4(A))
(18.2.5.7.3.4(A))
115
Intervening rooms for patient
sleeping rooms.
116
Special Nursing Suites
Patient sleeping rooms are permitted
to have one intervening room when
the intervening room is not used as
an exit access for more than eight
patient beds.
(1014.2.3)
Exit access from a patient sleeping
room with not more than eight
patient beds shall be permitted to
pass through one intervening room.
(18.2.5.1(2))
Exit access from a patient sleeping
room with not more than eight
patient beds shall be permitted to
pass through one intervening room.
(18.2.5.6.2)
Exit access from a patient sleeping
room with not more than eight
patient beds shall be permitted to
pass through one intervening room.
(18.2.5.6.2)
May have one intervening room
May have one intervening room
May have one intervening room
May have one intervening room
where the arrangement allows for
where the arrangement allows for
where the arrangement allows for
where the arrangement allows for
direct and constant visual supervision direct and constant visual supervision direct and constant visual supervision direct and constant visual supervision
by nursing personnel.
by nursing personnel.
by nursing personnel.
by nursing personnel.
(1014.2.3)
(18.2.5.1(3))
(18.2.5.7.2.1)
(18.2.5.7.2.1)
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Code Category
Egress into another suite
See intervening rooms.
Exit acces from all other portions of a
building not classified as a suite in a
Group I-2 occupancy shall not pass
through a suite
(1014.2.5)
Not addressed
118
Exit Access from a Corridor
119
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
A suite that requires two means of
A suite that requires two means of
egress is premitted have one means of egress is premitted have one means of
egress to be into another suite,
egress to be into another suite,
provided that the separation between provided that the separation between
the suite complies with 18.3.6.2
the suite complies with 18.3.6.2
through 18.3.6.5
through 18.3.6.5
(18.2.5.7.2.2(C))
(18.2.5.7.2.2(C))
Corridors in occupancies in Group I-2 Every corridor shall provide access to Every corridor shall provide access to Every corridor shall provide access to
shall be continuous from to the exits
at least two exits without passing
at least two exits without passing
at least two exits without passing
and separated from other areas in
through any intervening rooms or
through any intervening rooms or
through any intervening rooms or
accordance with 407.3 except spaces spaces other than corridors or lobbies. spaces other than corridors or lobbies. spaces other than corridors or lobbies.
conforming with 407.2.1 through
(18.2.5.9)
(18.2.5.4)
(18.2.5.4)
407.2.4
(407.2)
Travel Distance
120
General Egress Travel Distance
121
Between any room door required as
an exit access and an exit
N/A
Maximum 150 feet
(18.2.6.2.1)
Removed from code
N/A
122
Between any point in a room and an
exit
200 feet
(Table 1016.1)
Maximum 200 feet
(18.2.6.2.2)
Maximum 200 feet
(18.2.6.2.1)
Maximum 200 feet
(18.2.6.2.1)
123
Between any point in a health care
Maximum 50 feet to exit access door
sleeping room and an exit access door
in a room.
in that room
(1014.2.6)
Maximum 50 feet
(18.2.6.2.3)
Maximum 50 feet
(18.2.6.2.5)
Maximum 50 feet
(18.2.6.2.5)
124
Between any point in a suite of
sleeping rooms and an exit access
door of that suite
Maximum 100 feet
(1014.2.3.3)
Maximum 100 feet
(18.2.6.2.4)
Maximum 100 feet
(18.2.5.7.2.4(A))
Maximum 100 feet
(18.2.5.7.2.4(A))
125
Between any point in a sleeping suite
and an exit
Maximum 200 feet
(Table 1016.1)
N/A
Maximum 200 feet
(18.2.5.7.2.4(B))
Maximum 200 feet
(18.2.5.7.2.4(B))
126
Common Path of Travel
Group I-2 - 75 feet
(1014.3)
N/A
Maximum 100 feet
(18.2.5.3)
Maximum 100 feet
(18.2.5.3)
128
Minimum clear width serving
sleeping rooms, diagnostic and
treatment rooms
41.5 inches
(1008.1.1)
41.5 inches
(18.2.3.5(1))
41.5 inches
(18.2.3.6(1))
41.5 inches
(18.2.3.6(1))
129
Minimum clear width all other areas
32 inches net clear width
(1008.1.1)
32 inches clear width
(18.2.3.5 and 7.2.1.2.3)
32 inches clear width
(18.2.3.7 and 7.2.1.2.3.2)
32 inches clear width
(18.2.3.7 and 7.2.1.2.3.2)
130
Minimum Height
80 inches
(1008.1.1)
90 inches
(7.1.5)
90 inches
(7.1.5.1)
90 inches
(7.1.5.1)
127
Doors
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Code Category
Door Swing
Doors should be of the side hinged
swinging type.
Doors are required to be of the side
hinged swinging type. Exceptions:
1. Critical or intensive care patient
rooms within suites
2. Horizontal sliding doors
complying with 1008.1.4.3
3. Manually operated horizontal
sliding doors are permitted in a
means of egress from spaces with an
occupant load less than 10
(1008.1.2)
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
132
Swing in direction of exit travel when
serving high hazardous area or
serving an occupant load greater than
50.
(1008.1.2)
(7.2.1.4.2 and 7.2.1.4.3)
(7.2.1.4.2)
(7.2.1.4.2)
133
Exit door shall be openable from the
egress side without the use of key
locking device
(1008.1.9)
(7.2.1.5.1 / 18.2.2.2.4)
(7.2.1.5.1 / 7.2.1.5.2 / 18.2.2.2.4)
(7.2.1.5.1 / 7.2.1.5.2 / 18.2.2.2.4)
134
Bolt locks are generally prohibited
except for storage or equipment and
rooms or where doors serve patient
care rooms.
(1008.1.9.4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
135
Horizontal Sliding doors are
permitted to be a component of a
means of egress when meeting the
following:
1. Power operated and capable of
being operated manually in the event
of power failure. 2. Operable by a
simple method form both sides
without special knowledge or effort.
3. Force required to operate is a
maximum of 30 lbs to set door in
motion and 15 lbs to close or open to
the required width. 4. Operable with
a force not to exceed 15 lbs when a
force of 250 lbs is applied
perpendicular to the door adjacent to
the operating device. 5. If the door is
required to be rated, it must be self or
automatic closing operated by smoke
detection. 6. The door assembly must
have an integrated standby power
supply. 7. The door assembly power
supply must be electronically
supervised. 8. The door must open to
the minimum required width within
10 seconds after activation of the
operating device. (1008.1.4.3)
Horizontal doors that are not
automatic closing are limited to a
single leafe and must be latching or
be provided with means to not
rebound when pushed closed in an
emergency (7.2.1.14 / 18.2.2.2.9)
1. Area served is not high hazard; 2.
Door is readily operable from both
sides without special knowledge; 3.
Force to set door in motion in
direction of travel is < 30 lbf and < 15
lbf to open to minimum width or to
close; 4. Doors to be fire rated are
self- or auto-closing based on smoke
detection per NFPA 80; and 5. Doors
requried to latch are provided with a
mechanism that will latch or
eliminate potential for rebound.
(7.2.1.14 / 18.2.2.2.10.1 /
18.2.2.2.10.2)
(7.2.1.14 / 18.2.2.2.10.1 /
18.2.2.2.10.2)
136
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Code Category
Horizontal sliding doors serving a
room or area with an occupant load
of fewer than 10 in health care
occupancies shall be exempt from the
requirements of 7.2.1.4.1
(1008.1.2(9))
N/A
7.2.1.4.1.6, 18.2.2.2.10.2
7.2.1.4.1.6, 18.2.2.2.10.3
138
Vision panels of approved assemblies
of fire-rated glazing or wired glass be
provided at each cross corridor door
and each cross-corridor horizontalsliding door in a smoke barrier.
18.3.7.9
Vision panels shall not be wired
glass panels
8 feet (96 inches)
(18.2.3.4)
8 feet (96 inches)
(18.2.3.4)
139
Corridors
96 inches
(1018.2)
(Exception 6)
8 feet (96 inches)
(18.2.3.3)
140
Minimum width where inpatients are
moved on beds
141
6 inches from the corridor wall,
Projections in corridor with minimum The required width of corridors shall Tentative Interim Amendment (2006
width 6 feet
be unobstructed
LSC)
above the handrail height, shall be
(1018.3)
6 inches from the corridor wall,
permitted for hand-rub dispensing
above the handrail height, shall be units. Projections in the corridors on
permitted for hand-rub dispensing
both sides are permitted if the
units. Projections in the corridors on projection does not exceed a depth of
both sides are permitted if the
6 inches, the length is less than 36
projection does not exceed a depth of inches, positioned not less than 40
6 inches, the length is less than 36
inches above the floor, and has not
inches, positioned not less than 40
less than 48 inches of horizontal
inches above the floor, and has not
separation from other projections.
less than 48 inches of horizontal
(18.2.3.4)
separation from other projections.
Not addressed
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Permitted projections when corridor
width is 8 feet
143
Minimum Width for limited care
facility or hospital for psychiatric care
No similar requirement
6 feet
(18.2.3.4)
6 feet
(18.2.3.5)
6 feet
(18.2.3.5)
144
Minimum Height to Ceiling
90 inches
(1003.2)
90 inches
(7.1.5.1)
90 inches
(7.1.5.1)
90 inches
(7.1.5.1)
145
Minimum Height to Ceiling
Projections
80 inches
(1003.3.1)
80 inches
(7.1.5.1)
80 inches
(7.1.5.1)
80 inches
(7.1.5.1)
146
The required corridor width shall be
unobstructed with the following
exceptions:
1. Doors when fully open, and
handrails, shall not reduce the
required width by more than 7
inches.
2. Doors in any position shall not
reduce the required corridor width
by more than one-half.
(1005.2)
(7.2.1.4.4)
(7.2.1.4.3.1)
(7.2.1.4.3.1)
148
Risers
Minimum 4 inches; Maximum 7
inches
(1009.4.2)
Minimum 4 inches; Maximum 7
inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
Minimum 4 inches; Maximum 7
inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
Minimum 4 inches; Maximum 7
inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
149
Treads
Minimum 11 inches
(1009.4.2)
Minimum 11 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
Minimum 11 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
Minimum 11 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
147
Non-continuous projections that are
maximum 6 inches when located > 38
inches AFF; and wheeled equipment
in use for patient movement and
medical emergencies that do not
reduce clear width < 5 ft when staff
are trained and provisions are
included in facility emergency plans
for dealing with the equipment.
Furniture fixed to wall is permitted in
groups not exceeding 50 sq ft, set
minimum 10 ft apart, does not reduce
minimul clear width < 6 ft, is located
on one side, not blocking building
service equipment, and the smoke
compartment is sprinklered
throughout, and corridors are
protected with smoke detectors when
the furniture is not under direct
visual supervision from a nurses
station. (18.2.3.4 #2, 4 and 5).
Stairways
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Code Category
Width
O.L. < 50 - 36"
O.L. ≥ 50 - 44"
See occupant egress width Section
1005.1 for further requirements of
width
(1009.1)
Minimum 44 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
<2000 persons = Minimum 44 inches
>2000 persons = minimum 56 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.2(B))
<2000 persons = Minimum 44 inches
>2000 persons = minimum 56 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.2(B))
151
Landings
Width - Not less than the width of the Width - Not less than the width of the Width - Not less than the width of the Width - Not less than the width of the
stair but need not exceed 48 inches
stair but need not exceed 48 inches
stair but need not exceed 48 inches
stair but need not exceed 48 inches
when the stair has a straight run.
when the stair has a straight run.
when the stair has a straight run.
when the stair has a straight run.
(1009.5)
(7.2.2.3.2)
(7.2.2.3.2.4)
(7.2.2.3.2.4)
152
Vertical Rise
Vertical Distance between floor levels Vertical Distance between floor levels Vertical Distance between floor levels Vertical Distance between floor levels
and landings - 12 feet.
and landings - 12 feet.
and landings - 12 feet.
and landings - 12 feet.
(1009.7)
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a))
153
Headroom
80 inches
(1009.2)
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(a))
154
Handrails
(Note: Shall also coordinate with
TAS requirements: minimum 1-1/4
inches max 1-1/2 inches, 4.26.2)
Circular Diameter minimum 1-1/4
inches max 2 inches
(1012.3.1)
Circular Diameter minimum 1-1/4
inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.5)
Circular Diameter minimum 1-1/4
inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.6)
Circular Diameter minimum 1-1/4
inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.6)
155
Height - minimum 34 inches
maximum 38 inches
(1012.2)
Height - minimum 34 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.5)
Height - minimum 34 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.1)
Height - minimum 34 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.1)
156
Clear space to wall - 1-1/2 inches
(1012.7)
Clear space to wall - 1-1/2 inches
(7.2.2.4.5)
Clear space to wall - 2-1/4 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.5)
Clear space to wall - 2-1/4 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.5)
157
158
159
Intermediate handrails are required Intermediate handrails are required Intermediate handrails are required Intermediate handrails are required
so that all portions of the stairway are so that all portions of the stairway are so that all portions of the stairway are so that all portions of the stairway are
within 30 inches of the handrail.
within 30 inches of the handrail.
within 30 inches of the handrail.
within 30 inches of the handrail.
(1012.9)
(7.2.2.4.1)
(7.2.2.4.1.2)
(7.2.2.4.1.2)
Guardrails
required along open-sided walking
surfaces, mezzanines, stairways,
ramps and landings
Height - 42 inches
(1013.2)
Height - 42 inches
(7.2.2.4.6(2))
Height - 42 inches (7.2.2.4.5.2)
Height - 42 inches (7.2.2.4.5.2)
Open guardrails shall have
Open guardrails shall have
Open guardrails shall have
Open guardrails shall have
intermediate rails or an ornamental intermediate rails or an ornamental intermediate rails or an ornamental intermediate rails or an ornamental
pattern such that a sphere 4 inches in pattern such that a sphere 4 inches in pattern such that a sphere 4 inches in pattern such that a sphere 4 inches in
diameter cannot pass through up to diameter cannot pass through up to diameter cannot pass through up to diameter cannot pass through up to
34 inches in height.
34 inches in height
34 inches in height
34 inches in height and a sphere 4(7.2.2.4.6)
(7.2.2.4.5.3)
(7.2.2.4.5.3)
3/8 inches in diameter cannot pass
through at any point 36-42 inches in
height.
(1013.3)
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Code Category
Stairway Signage
Signs must be located at each floor
level in all enclosed stairways serving
3 or more stories. The signs must
identify the story of and direction to
exit discharge, floor level, and the
upper and lower terminus of the
stairway. Sign shall be located 5 feet
above the floor landing in a position
readily visible when the door is in the
open and closed positions. See
Section 1022.8.1 for specific signage
requirements.
(1022.8)
N/A
161
Stairway to Roof
(DA1015.2.1.1)
In buildings 4 or more stories in
height one stairway shall extend to
the roof unless the roof slope is
greater than 33% slope.
(1009.13)
N/A
N/A
N/A
163
Width
Not less than that required for a
corridor.
(1010.5.1)
96 inches
(18.2.3.3)
96 inches
(18.2.3.4)
96 inches
(18.2.3.4)
164
Maximum slope in direction of travel
1:12
(1010.2)
1:12
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
1:12
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
1:12
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
165
Maximum rise for a single ramp run
1:12
(1010.2)
30 inches
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
30 inches
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
30 inches
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
166
Handrails
Ramps with rise grater than 6 inches
shall have handrails complying with
Section 1012
(1010.8)
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4)
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4.2)
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4.2)
168
Minimum area per patient provided
on each side of the horizontal exit
30 net sf for nonambulatory
15 sf. per ambulatory
(1025.4)
30 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1)
30 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1.1)
30 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1.1)
169
Minimum area per occupant in
nonpatient areas provided on each
side of the horizontal exit
3 net sf
(1025.4)
6 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1)
6 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1.2)
6 net sf
(18.2.2.5.1.2)
170
Horizontal exits are permitted to
compromise two-thirds of the
required exits from any building or
floor area
(1025.1.)
(18.2.2.5.2)
(18.2.2.5.2)
(18.2.2.5.2)
171
Horizontal exits in a corridor 8 feet or
more and serving as an exit from both
sides must have a pair of opposite
swinging doors with a clear width of
no less than 41.5 inches.
N/A
(18.2.2.5.4)
(18.2.2.5.4)
(18.2.2.5.4)
162
167
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Signs must be located at each floor
Signs must be located at each floor
level in all enclosed stairways serving level in all enclosed stairways serving
3 or more stories. The signs must
3 or more stories. The signs must
identify the stairway access, floor
identify the stairway access, floor
level, and the upper and lower
level, and the upper and lower
terminus of the stairway.
terminus of the stairway.
(7.2.2.5.4.1 A-M)
(7.2.2.5.4.1 A-M)
Exit Ramps
Horizontal Exits
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Horizontal exits in a corridor 6 feet or
more and serving as an exit from both
sides must have a pair of opposite
swinging doors with a clear width of
no less than 32 inches.
N/A
(18.2.2.5.5)
(18.2.2.5.5)
(18.2.2.5.5)
173
An approved vision panel is required
in each horizontal exit
N/A
(18.2.2.5.6)
(18.2.2.5.6)
(18.2.2.5.6)
175
Every story, used by inpatients for
sleeping or treatment and having an
occupant load of 50 or more, must be
divided into two smoke
compartments.
(407.4)
(18.3.7.1(2))
(18.3.7.1(2))
(18.3.7.1(2))
176
Maximum area per compartment
22,500 sf
407.4
22,500 sf
(18.3.7.1(3))
22,500 sf
(18.3.7.1(3))
22,500 sf
(18.3.7.1(3))
177
Maximum travel distance from any
point to reach a door in the required
smoke barrier
200 feet
(407.4)
200 feet
(18.3.7.1(4))
200 feet
(18.3.7.1(4))
200 feet
(18.3.7.1(4))
178
On floors containing health care,
minimum area provided per patient
on each side of a smoke compartment
30 net sf
(407.4.1)
30 net sf
(18.3.7.4)
30 net sf
(18.3.7.5.1)
30 net sf
(18.3.7.5.1)
179
On non-patient floors minimum area
provided per occupant on each side
of smoke compartment
6 net sf
(407.4.1)
6 net sf
(18.3.7.4)
6 net sf
(18.3.7.5.2)
6 net sf
(18.3.7.5.2)
180
Smoke barriers must be provided on Other stories with an occupant load
stories that are useable, even if
of 50 or more must be divided into at
unoccupied.
least two smoke compartments.
(407.4)
(18.3.7.2)
N/A
See 18.3.7.2
N/A
See 18.3.7.2
181
Cross corridor doors in smoke
barriers must be opposite swinging
N/A
(18.3.7.5)
(18.3.7.6(2))
(18.3.7.6(2))
182
Minimum clear width for individual
smoke barrier doors
N/A
41.5 inches
(18.3.7.5)
41.5 inches
(18.3.7.6)
41.5 inches
(18.3.7.6)
183
Doors must be self-closing or
automatic
N/A
(18.3.7.6)
(18.3.7.8)
(18.3.7.8)
184
Vision panels with fire-rated glazing
or wired glass at each cross corridor
door
N/A
(18.3.7.7)
(18.3.7.9)
(18.3.7.9)
185
Rabbets, bevels, or astragals are
required at the meeting edges and
stops are required at the head and
sides of the door frames
N/A
(18.3.7.8)
(18.3.7.11)
(18.3.7.11)
186
Positive latching door hardware is
not required for doors installed across
corridors
N/A
(18.3.7.8)
(18.3.7.10)
(18.3.7.10)
174
Smoke Compartments
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Code Category
Duct penetrations of smoke
compartment walls must be protected
by smoke dampers.
(716.5.5)
(8.3.5.1)
(8.5.5.2)
(8.5.5.2)
188
Smoke dampers are not required in
smoke barriers where steel duct
openings are limited to one
compartment
(716.5.5)
(8.3.5.1
Exception 3)
(8.5.5.3)
(8.5.5.3)
189
Smoke dampers are not required in
smoke barriers with fully ducted
HVAC systems.
N/A
(18.3.7.3
Exception 3)
(18.3.7.3(2))
(18.3.7.3(2))
Minimum illumination at the walking
surface level
1 foot-candle
(1006.2)
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3)
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3(2))
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3(2))
193
Separate source of emergency power
is required. Must be automatically
actuated if normal power is
interrupted.
(1006.3.)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.2/18.2.9.2)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.3/18.2.9.2)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.3/18.2.9.2)
194
Duration
90 minutes
(1006.3)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
195
Minimum illumination
190
Means of Egress Lighting
191
192
196
Emergency Lighting
1 foot-candle with point minimum of 1 foot-candle with point minimum of 1 foot-candle with point minimum of 1 foot-candle with point minimum of
0.1 foot-candle
0.1 foot-candle
0.1 foot-candle
0.1 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
(7.9.2.1)
(1006.3)
(7.9.2.1)
At end of duration may drop to 0.6
At end of duration may drop to 0.6
At end of duration may drop to 0.6
At end of duration may drop to 0.6
foot-candle with a point minimum of foot-candle with a point minimum of foot-candle with a point minimum of foot-candle with a point minimum of
0.06 foot-candle
0.06 foot-candle
0.06 foot-candle
0.06 foot-candle
(1006.4)
(7.9.2.1)
(7.9.2.1)
(7.9.2.1)
Exit Signs
197
Required for every exit
(1011.1)
(7.10.1.2)
(7.10.1.2.1)
(7.10.1.2.1)
198
Location
Required to be placed such that no
point is more than 100 feet from the
nearest visible sign
(1011.1)
Required to be placed such that no
point is more than 100 feet from the
nearest visible sign
(7.10.1.4)
Required to be placed such that no
point is more than 100 feet from the
nearest visible sign
(7.10.1.5.2)
Required to be placed such that no
point is more than 100 feet from the
nearest visible sign
(7.10.1.5.2)
199
Illumination
Minimum of 5 foot-candles.
(1011.5.2)
Externally illuminated by not less
than 5 foot-candles
(7.10.6.3)
Externally illuminated by not less
than 5 foot-candles or internally
illuminated in accordance with UL
924 Standard for Emergency Lighting
and Power Equipment
(7.10.6.3)
Externally illuminated by not less
than 5 foot-candles or internally
illuminated in accordance with UL
924 Standard for Emergency Lighting
and Power Equipment
(7.10.6.3)
200
Listing
201
Emergency Power
Shall be installed in accordance with The face of a photoluminescent sign The face of a photoluminescent sign The face of a photoluminescent sign
its listing.
shall be continually illuminated while shall be continually illuminated while shall be continually illuminated while
(1011.4)
the building is occupied. Illumination the building is occupied. Illumination the building is occupied. Illumination
level shall be in accordance with its
level shall be in accordance with its
level shall be in accordance with its
listing.
listing.
listing.
(7.10.7.2)
(7.10.7.2)
(7.10.7.2)
Shall be connected to an emergency
power system
(1011.5.3)
Must be connected to an emergency
electrical system in accordance with
the Electric Code.
(7.10.4 )
Must be connected to an emergency
electrical system in accordance with
the Electric Code.
(7.10.4 )
Must be connected to an emergency
electrical system in accordance with
the Electric Code.
(7.10.4 )
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Code Category
Emergency Power Duration
90 minutes in case of primary power
loss.
(1011.5.3)
90 minutes in case of primary power
loss.
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes in case of primary power
loss.
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes in case of primary power
loss.
(7.9.2.1)
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Tactile Exit Signs
Required at each door to an egress
stairway, exit passageway & exit
discharge.
(1011.3)
Shall be provided at each exit door
requiring an exit sign and comply
with ICC/ANSI A117.1
(7.10.1.3)
Shall be provided at each exit door
requiring an exit sign and comply
with ICC/ANSI A117.1
(7.10.1.3)
Shall be provided at each exit door
requiring an exit sign and comply
with ICC/ANSI A117.1
(7.10.1.3)
205
An automatic sprinkler system is
required to be designed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 13.
(903.3.1.1)
(18.3.5.1)
(18.3.5.1)
(18.3.5.1)
206
Smoke compartments containing
sleeping rooms must used listed quick
response sprinklers.
(903.3.2)
(18.3.5.2)
(18.3.5.6)
207
Sprinklers not required in clothes
closets of patient sleeping rooms in
hospitals where the area of the closet
does not exceed 6 sf, provided the
distance from the spirnkler in the
patient sleeping room to the back
wall of the closet does not exceed the
maximum distance permitted by
NFPA 13
204
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
208
Stated in Appendix 18.3.5.6 that
residential sprinklers are
considered acceptable in patient
sleeping rooms even though not
specifically listed for this purpose.
18.3.5.10
Fire Extinguisher
209
Required in all health care
occupancies
In accordance with fire code.
(906.1)
(18.3.5.6)
(18.3.5.11)
(18.3.5.11)
210
Shall be selected, installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA
10.
-906.2
(9.7.4.1)
(9.7.4.1)
(9.7.4.1)
A manual fire alarm system is
required and is required to be
initiated by sprinkler system water
flow alarms, detection devices, or
detection systems
(907.2.6)
(18.3.4.1/18.3.4.2)
(18.3.4.1/18.3.4.2.1)
(18.3.4.1/18.3.4.2.1)
214
As required for open spaces to
corridors
Provide smoke detectors per Section
407.2.
(907.2.6.2)
(18.3.6.1)
(18.3.6.1)
(18.3.6.1)
215
At smoke barrier doors and other firerated door openings where doors are
on hold open devices
N/A
(18.2.2.2.6)
(18.2.2.2.7)
(18.2.2.2.7)
211
Fire Alarm
212
213
Automatic Fire Detection
216
Special Features
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
217
Code Category
Outside Window or Door
N/A
Every patient sleeping room shall
have an outside window or door.
The allowable sill height shall not
exceed 36 inches above the floor.
(18.3.8)
Outside window is not required.
Outside window is not required.
218
Emergency Power System
Requirements
An on-site power generator system is An on-site power generator system is An on-site power generator system is
required.
required.
required.
(18.5.1.2
(18.5.1.2
(18.5.1.2
NFPA 99)
NFPA 99)
NFPA 99)
The emergency system is limited to
The emergency system is limited to
The emergency system is limited to
circuits essential to life safety and
circuits essential to life safety and
circuits essential to life safety and
critical patient care and are
critical patient care and are
critical patient care and are
designated the life safety branch and designated the life safety branch and designated the life safety branch and
critical branch
critical branch
critical branch
(NFPA 99 3-4.2.2.2)
(NFPA 99 3-4.4.2.2.2.1)
(NFPA 99 3-4.4.2.2.2.1)
219
220
Laboratories in Health care
Occupancies
Must be below exempt amount per
Table 307.1(1) & (2)
(307.1, Exception 1)
Total volume of Class I, II and IIIA
liquids outside of approved storage
cabinets and safety cans shall not
exceed 1 gal per 100 sf.
(NFPA 99: 10-7.2.2)
Total volume of Class I, II and IIIA
liquids outside of approved storage
cabinets and safety cans shall not
exceed 1 gal per 100 sf.
(NFPA 99:11-7.2.3.1)
Total volume of Class I, II and IIIA
liquids outside of approved storage
cabinets and safety cans shall not
exceed 1 gal per 100 sf.
(NFPA 99:11-7.2.3.1)
221
N/A
At least one approved flammable or At least one approved flammable or At least one approved flammable or
combustible liquid storage room shall combustible liquid storage room shall combustible liquid storage room shall
be available within any health care
be available within any health care
be available within any health care
facility regularly maintaining a
facility regularly maintaining a
facility regularly maintaining a
reserve storage capacity of in excess reserve storage capacity of in excess reserve storage capacity of in excess
of 300 gal
of 300 gal
of 300 gal
(NFPA 99: 10-7.2.2)
(NFPA 99: 11-7.2.3.4)
(NFPA 99: 11-7.2.3.4)
222
N/A
Flammable gas cylinder storage for a Flammable gas cylinder storage for a Flammable gas cylinder storage for a
laboratory shall be separated from
laboratory shall be separated from
laboratory shall be separated from
the health care facility.
the health care facility.
the health care facility.
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
(NFPA 99: 10-10.2.2)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.2.2)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.2.2)
223
N/A
Rooms or enclosures for storage of
Rooms or enclosures for storage of
Rooms or enclosures for storage of
gas cylinders shall be well ventilated gas cylinders shall be well ventilated gas cylinders shall be well ventilated
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3.2)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3.2)
(NFPA 99:10-10.2.3)
224
225
226
Total quantity and size of cylinders
Total quantity and size of cylinders
Total quantity and size of cylinders
shall comply with Table 8-1 of NFPA shall comply with Table 8-1 of NFPA shall comply with Table 8-1 of NFPA
45.
45.
45.
(NFPA 99: 10-10.3)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3)
Medical Gas Storage
N/A
Oxidizing gases such as oxygen and Oxidizing gases such as oxygen and Oxidizing gases such as oxygen and
nitrous oxide shall not be stored with nitrous oxide shall not be stored with nitrous oxide shall not be stored with
any flammable gas, liquid or vapor, any flammable gas, liquid or vapor, any flammable gas, liquid or vapor,
(NFPA 99: 8-3.1.11.2)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
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Code Category
Component/Requirement
227
228
Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR)
Dispensers
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
N/A
Oxidizing gases shall be separated
Oxidizing gases shall be separated
Oxidizing gases shall be separated
from combustible or incompatible
from combustible or incompatible
from combustible or incompatible
materials by a minimum of 20 feet or materials by a minimum of 20 feet or materials by a minimum of 20 feet or
5 feet if the storage area is provided 5 feet if the storage area is provided 5 feet if the storage area is provided
with automatic sprinklers.
with automatic sprinklers.
with automatic sprinklers.
(NFPA 99: 8-3.1.11.2)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
N/A
The corridor width is 6 feet or greater The corridor width is 6 feet or greater The corridor width is 6 feet or greater
and dispensers are at least 4 feet apart and dispensers are at least 4 feet apart
(18.3.2.6(1))
(Joint Commission)
(18.3.2.6(1))
229
N/A
The dispensers shall not be installed
over or directly adjacent to electrical
outlets and switches. “Adjacent” is
defined as being no closer than 6
inches from the center of the
dispenser to either side.
(Joint Commission)
The dispensers shall not be installed
over or directly adjacent to electrical
outlets and switches. “Adjacent” is
defined as being no closer than 1
inches from each side of the
dispenser.
(18.3.2.6(7))
The dispensers shall not be installed
over or directly adjacent to electrical
outlets and switches. “Adjacent” is
defined as being no closer than 1
inches from each side of the
dispenser.
(18.3.2.6(8))
230
N/A
In locations with carpeted floor
coverings, dispensers installed
directly over carpeted surfaces are
permitted only in sprinklered smoke
compartments.
(Joint Commission)
In locations with carpeted floor
coverings, dispensers installed
directly over carpeted surfaces are
permitted only in sprinklered smoke
compartments.
(18.3.2.6(8))
In locations with carpeted floor
coverings, dispensers installed
directly over carpeted surfaces are
permitted only in sprinklered smoke
compartments.
(18.3.2.6(9))
231
N/A
Each smoke compartment may
Each smoke compartment may
Each smoke compartment may
contain a maximum aggregate of 10 contain a maximum aggregate of 10 contain a maximum aggregate of 10
gallons (37.8 liters) of ABHR product gallons (37.8 liters) of ABHR product gallons (37.8 liters) of ABHR product
in dispensers and a maximum of 5
in dispensers and a maximum of 5
in dispensers and a maximum of 5
gallons (18.9 liters) in storage.
gallons (18.9 liters) in storage.
gallons (18.9 liters) in storage.
(18.3.2.6(6&7))
(18.3.2.6(5&6))
(Joint Commission)
One dispenser complying with # 2 or
3 of 18.3.2.6 (dispensers specific for
rooms) per room shall not be
included in the aggregated quantity
addressed in #5.
232
N/A
The maximum individual dispenser
fluid capacity is 1.2 liters for
dispensers in rooms, corridors, and
areas open to corridors.
(Joint Commission)
233
N/A
The maximum individual dispensers The maximum individual dispensers The maximum individual dispensers
in suites of rooms is 2.0 liters
in suites of rooms is 2.0 liters
in suites of rooms is 2.0 liters
(Joint Commission)
(18.3.2.6(2b))
(18.3.2.6(2b))
The maximum individual dispenser
fluid capacity is 1.2 liters for
dispensers in rooms, corridors, and
areas open to corridors.
(18.3.2.6(2a))
The maximum individual dispenser
fluid capacity is 1.2 liters for
dispensers in rooms, corridors, and
areas open to corridors.
(18.3.2.6(2a))
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234
Component/Requirement
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Cooking Facilities
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Residential cooking equipment
used for food warming or limited
cooking not required to be protected
as a hazardous area.
(18.3.2.5.2)
Where protected in accordance with
9.2.3 cooking equipment area shall
not be considered hazardous.
Should be separated from corridor.
(18.3.2.5.5)
Within a smoke compartment
cooking equipment used to serve 30
or fewer persons may be:
- Located in a space not a sleeping
room separated from adjoining
areas by partitions complying with
18.2.6.2 - 18.3.6.5 and complies with
1 through 10 listed below.
- Located and permitted to be open
to a corridor provided that 1 through
11 are met.
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2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
235
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
1) portion of healthcare facility
served by cooking facility is limited
to 30 beds and separated from other
portions of the facility by a smoke
barrier.
2) cooktop or range is equipped
with a range hood with a minimum
width equal to width of cooking
surface with grease baffles or other
grease collecting and clean out
capability.
3) Hood systems provided with a
minimum airflow of 500 cfm
4) hood systems that are no ducted
to the exterior additionaly have a
charcoal filter to remove smoke and
odor.
5) cooktop or range is protected with
a fire suppression system listed in
accordance with UL 300 and meets
all requirements of UL 300A.
Should be provided with a manual
release
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
236
extinguishing system in accordance
with NFPA 96 and an interlock to
turn off all fuel sources and
electrical power when suppression
system is activated.
6) Solid fuel for the use of cooking
is not permitted
7) Deep fat frying is not permitted
8) Portable fire extinguishers shall
be provided in all kitchen areas
9) A locked switch, or located within
a restricted location, shall be
provided that can deactivate the
cooking equipment whenever
kitchen is not under staff
supervision, can be set on a timer
that deactivates cooking equipment
regardless of staff action. Timer
shall not exceed 120 minutes.
10) Procedures for the use,
inspection, testing, and maintenance
of cooking equipment shall be in
accordance with NFPA 96 and
manufacturer's instructions.
237
11) Not less than two AC-powered
photoelectrick smoke alarms to be
provided, interconnected, equipped
with a silence feature and in
accordance with NFPA 72. To be
located not closer than 20ft from
cooking equipment. No smoke
detector shall be located less than 20
ft from cooking equipment.
(18.3.2.5.2)
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238
Component/Requirement
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
FirePlaces
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Vent gas fireplaces are permitted in
smoke compartments containing
sleeping areas provided that:
1) all devices are installed,
maintained, and used in accordance
with 9.2.2
2) No direct device is located within
a patient sleeping room
3) Smoke compartment where
fireplace is located is protected by
an approved supervised automatic
sprinkler system with listed quickresponse or residential sprinklers.
4) Direct vent fireplace includes a
sealed glass fron with a wire mesh
panel or screen.
5) controls for direct vent fireplace
are locked or located within
restricted area.
6) electrically supervised carbon
monoxide detection in accordance
with Section 9.8 provided in room
fireplace is present.
(18.5.2.3)
239
Solid fuel burning fireplaces are
permitted in areas other than
patient sleeping areas provided
criteria a through c of 18.5.2.3 (3) is
met and an electrically supervised
carbon monoxide detection system
in accordance with Section 9.8 is
provided within the room.
(18.5.2.3)
240
Fire Service Features
241
Access to Roof
Stairway access shall be provided
unless roof slope is greater than 4:12
(33.3% slope)
(1009.11)
N/A
N/A
N/A
243
Construction must be
noncombustible.
(3104.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
244
Fire Barriers between pedestrian
walkways
2 hours
(3104.5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
242
Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels
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245
2009 IBC
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
NOTE: There are 4 exceptions which
may exempt a walkway from
requiring 2-hour fire barriers.
(3104.5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
246
Public Way
The exit discharge shall provide a
direct and unobstructed access to a
public way
(1027.6)
Every smokeproof enclosure shall
discharge into a public way
(7.2.3.5)
Every smokeproof enclosure shall
discharge into a public way
(7.2.3.5)
Every smokeproof enclosure shall
discharge into a public way
(7.2.3.5)
247
Egress
Access must be available at all times
for pedestrian walkways used as
egress.
(3104.7)
N/A
N/A
N/A
248
Width
Min. 36"
Max. 30 feet
(3104.8)
N/A
N/A
N/A
249
Exit Access Travel Distance
200 feet
Exceptions:
1. With NFPA 13 sprinkler - 250 feet
2. Open both sides at least 50% - 300
feet
3. Open on both sides 50% & NFPA
13 sprinkler system - 400 feet
(3104.9)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Separation
Separation
Separation between tunneled
walkways and the attached buildings
must be at least 2- hour fire resistant
construction with openings protected
per T. 715.4
(3104.10)
N/A
N/A
N/A
253
Hoistway enclosure
Enclosure protection per Section 708
(3002.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
254
Number of elevators per hoistway
4
(3002.2)
N/A
N/A
N/A
255
Emergency signs
Required
(3002.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
256
Prohibited doors
Additional doors at point of access
must be readily openable form the car
side
(3002.6)
N/A
N/A
N/A
257
Common enclosure with stair
Prohibited
(3002.7)
N/A
N/A
N/A
258
Emergency Operations
(3003)
N/A
N/A
N/A
259
Hoistway venting
(3004)
N/A
N/A
N/A
250
Tunneled Walkway
251
252
Elevators
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260
Component/Requirement
2009 IBC
Machine Rooms
(3306)
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
261
Machine Room Access
(3006.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
262
Machine Room Venting
Independent venting required for
solid-state equipment.
(3006.2)
N/A
N/A
N/A
263
Machine Room Pressurization
Required if hoistway is pressurized
via activation of a heat or smoke
detector in the machine
(3006.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
264
Shunt trip
Required where protected by fire
sprinkler system per NFPA 72 Section
6.16.4
(3006.5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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CODE SUMMARY HEALTH CARE EXISTING BUILDINGS
This code summary is based on the following codes:
•
2000 Edition NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code (LSC), as adopted by The Joint Commission and CMS
•
2009 Edition NFPA 101
•
2012 Edition NFPA 101 (Based on proposed changes outlined in the ROC ballot results. Additional changes may be needed in July, 2011 after
membership vote is finalized.)
•
2009 Edition International Existing Building Code
•
1999 Edition of NFPA 99, Standard for Health care Facilities as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2005 Edition of NFPA 99, Standard for Health care Facilities as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
1998 Edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
1999 Edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
•
2000 Edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems as referenced by 2000 NFPA 101
•
2007 Edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems as referenced by 2009 NFPA 101
This code summary is based on the following assumptions:
•
The building is designated as Healthcare/I-2.
•
The building is protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system using quick response sprinklers.
•
The building is four stories (non-highrise).
•
Addresses code requirements for an Existing Health Care Occupancy only.
•
The building is undergoing Level 3 alteration for the International Existing Building Code (work area >50% of aggregate area)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING
CODE SUMMARY REPORT
Code Category
1
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Occupancy Classification
Group I-2
(202)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Health care
(6.1.5.1)
Minimum Construction Type
N/A
Type II (222)
(Table 19.1.6.2)
Type II (222)
(Table 19.1.6.1)
Type II (222)
(Table 19.1.6.1)
Construction Type
4
5
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Occupancy
2
3
2009 Edition International Fire
Code
Component / Requirement
Height and Area Limits
6
Maximum Height Allowed
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
Allowable Area
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Maximum Number of Stories
N/A
Unlimited - 4 or more
(Table 19.1.6.2)
4 Stories
(Table 19.1.6.1)
4 Stories
Basements shall not be considred a
story
(Table 19.1.6.1)
Distance to Lot Line or
Imaginary Line
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
Corridors in I-2
N/A
13
Unlimited Areas Spaces off
Corridors
N/A
Spaces shall be permitted to be
unlimtied in area and open to
the corridor, provided that
sections 19.3.6.1(1)(a) through
19.3.6.1(1)(d) are met
(19.3.6.1(1))
14
Nurses' Stations off Corridors
N/A
Nurse stations do not need to be Nurse stations do not need to be
separated
separated
(19.3.6.1(3))
(19.3.6.1(3))
15
Mental Health Treatment
(Areas Open to Corridors)
N/A
9
Fire-Resistance Ratings of
Exterior Walls
10
11
Specific Occupancy
Requirements for Group I-2
4/22/2011
Corridors shall be separated Corridors shall be separated from all
Corridors shall be separated
from all other areas by partitions from all other areas by partitions other areas by partitions complying
complying with 19.3.6.2 through complying with 19.3.6.2 through with 19.3.6.2 through 19.3.6.5 unless
otherwise permitted
19.3.6.5 unless otherwise
19.3.6.5 unless otherwise
(19.3.6.1)
permitted
permitted
(19.3.6.1)
(19.3.6.1)
N/A
Spaces shall be permitted to be
unlimtied in area and open to
the corridor, provided that
compartments are sprinklered
and comply with Sections
19.3.6.1(1)(a) through
19.3.6.1(1)(d) are met
(19.3.6.1(1))
N/A
Spaces shall be permitted to be
unlimtied in area and open to the
corridor, provided that
compartments are sprinklered and
comply with Sections 19.3.6.1(1)(a)
through 19.3.6.1(1)(d) are met
(19.3.6.1(1))
Nurse stations do not need to be
separated
(19.3.6.1(3))
N/A
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Code
16
Smoke Compartments:
N/A
Buildings containing health care Stories containing health care
facilities shall be subdivided by facilitiy sleeping rooms with a
capacity for more than 30
smoke barriers.
patients shall be subdivided by
(19.3.7.1 to 19.3.7.8)
smoke barriers.
(19.3.7.1 to 19.3.7.10)
17
Smoke Compartment Size
N/A
Compartment sizes may not
exceed 22,500 s.f. and the travel
distance from any point in a
smoke compartment to a smoke
barrier door may not exceed 200
feet. Smoke barriers must
comply with Section 8.3 and be
no less than 1 hour rated
(19.3.7.1 and 19.3.7.3)
18
Smoke Compartment Refuge
Area
N/A
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet
Provide at least 30 net sq. feet per
per patient within corridors,
per patient within corridors,
patient within corridors, patient
patient rooms, lounge or dining , patient rooms, lounge or dining , rooms, lounge or dining , other low
hazard areas on each side of the
other low hazard areas on each other low hazard areas on each
smoke barrier.
side of the smoke barrier.
side of the smoke barrier.
(19.3.7.5.1)
(19.3.7.4)
(19.3.7.5.1)
N/A
For floors not housing bed or
For floors not housing bed or
For floors not housing bed or litter
litter patients , provide 6 net
litter patients , provide 6 net
patients , provide 6 net square feet
square feet per occupant on each square feet per occupant on each per occupant on each side of smoke
barrier for the total number of
side of smoke barrier for the
side of smoke barrier for the
occupants in adjoining smoke
total number of occupants in
total number of occupants in
compartments.
adjoining smoke compartments. adjoining smoke compartments.
(19.3.7.5.2)
(19.3.7.4)
(19.3.7.5.2)
Code Category
19
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Stories containing health care
facilitiy sleeping rooms with a
capacity for more than 30 patients
shall be subdivided by smoke
barriers.
(19.3.7.1 to 19.3.7.10)
Compartment sizes may not
Compartment sizes may not exceed
exceed 22,500 s.f. and the travel 22,500 s.f. and the travel distance
distance from any point in a
from any point in a smoke
smoke compartment to a smoke
compartment to a smoke barrier
barrier door may not exceed 200 door may not exceed 200 feet. If the
feet. If the length and width of
length and width of the corridor is
the corridor is less than 150 feet, less than 150 feet, the travel distance
the travel distance is unlimited. is unlimited. Smoke barriers must
comply with Section 8.5 and be no
Smoke barriers must comply
less than 1/2 hour rated
with Section 8.5 and be no less
(19.3.7.1 through 19.3.7.3)
than 1/2 hour rated
(19.3.7.1 through 19.3.7.3)
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
20
Smoke Compartment
Independent Egress
N/A
Not less than two exits of the
types described in 19.2.2.2
through 19.2.2.10 shall be
accessible from each smoke
compartment(s) and shall not
require return through the
compartment of fire origin
(19.2.4.3)
Not less than two exits shall be
accessible from each smoke
compartment(s) and shall not
require return through the
compartment of fire origin.
(19.2.4.3)
Not less than two exits shall be
accessible from each smoke
compartment(s) and shall not
require return through the
compartment of fire origin.
(19.2.4.3)
21
Smoke Compartment Sprinkler
System
N/A
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be
used throughout smoke
compartments containing
patient sleeping areas
(19.3.5.3(4) - See Appendix)
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be
used throughout smoke
compartments containing
patient sleeping areas
(19.3.5.8(5) - See Appendix)
Listed quick-response or listed
residential sprinklers shall be used
throughout smoke compartments
containing patient sleeping areas
(19.3.5.8(5) - See Appendix)
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Fire Resistive Requirements
Corridors serving an occupant Must limit the transfer of smoke Must limit the transfer of smoke
(19.3.6.2.2)
(19.3.6.2.3)
load greater than 30 and the
opening therein shall resist the
passage of smoke unless:
1. corridors are protected by an
approved sprinkler system
2. Patient rooms with doors in
the corridor are provided with
smoke barriers in accordance
with the IBC
3. Corridors are in accordance
with the IBC.
(4604.18)
Must limit the transfer of smoke
(19.3.6.2.3)
23
Corridors
24
Smoke Barriers
N/A
1/2-hour smoke barrier
(19.3.7.3)
1/2-hour smoke barrier
(19.3.7.3)
1/2-hour smoke barrier
(19.3.7.3)
25
Smoke Barriers
N/A
Smoke barriers must be
continuous from wall to wall,
barrier to barrier, or from floor
to floor and through concealed
spaces.
(8.3.2)
Smoke barriers must be
continuous from wall to wall,
barrier to barrier, or from floor
to floor and through concealed
spaces.
(8.5.2)
Smoke barriers must be continuous
from wall to wall, barrier to barrier,
or from floor to floor and through
concealed spaces.
(8.5.2)
26
Shaft Enclosures
(Connecting 4 or More Stories)
27
Shaft Enclosures
(Connecting 3 Stories or Less)
28
Exit Stair Enclosures
(Connecting 4 or more Stories)
29
Exit Stair Enclosures
(Connecting 3 Stories or Less)
4/22/2011
Vertical Openings protecting 2
2-hour fire barrier
2-hour fire barrier
2-hour fire barrier
or more stories must be
(8.2.5.4(1))
(8.6.5(3))
(8.6.5(3))
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
Vertical Openings protecting 2 1/2-hour fire barrier Connecting 1/2-hour fire barrier Connecting 1/2-hour fire barrier Connecting up
to 3 stories
or more stories must be
up to 3 stories (8.2.5.4(2))
up to 3 stories
(8.6.5(3))
(8.6.5(3))
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
Vertical Openings protecting 2
2-hour fire barrier
1-hour fire barrier
1-hour fire barrier
or more stories must be
(7.1.3.2.1(b))
(7.1.3.2.1(2a/b))
(7.1.3.2.1(2a/b))
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
Vertical Openings protecting 2 1-hour fire barrier (7.1.3.2.1(a)) 1-hour fire barrier (7.1.3.2.1(1))
1-hour fire barrier (7.1.3.2.1(1))
or more stories must be
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
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Exit Passageways
N/A
31
Horizontal Exit wall
N/A
32
Horizontal Exit Opening
Protection (doors)
N/A
33
Permitted Unprotected Floor
Openings.
Code Category
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Fire barrier with same rating as Fire barrier with same rating as Fire barrier with same rating as that
for the exit stair enclosure that it
that for the exit stair enclosure that for the exit stair enclosure
serves.
that it serves.
that it serves.
(7.2.6.2)
(7.2.6.2)
(7.2.6.2)
2-hour fire barrier and barrier
must continue to grade level
unless all stairs discharge
directly to outside and floor
with horizontal exit does not
have an unprotected vertical
opening.
(7.2.4.3.1)
1- 1/2 hours
(8.2.3.2.3)
2-hour fire barrier must continue to
2-hour fire barrier must
grade level unless all stairs
continue to grade level unless
discharge directly to outside and
all stairs discharge directly to
floor with horizontal exit does not
outside and floor with
have an unprotected vertical
horizontal exit does not have an
opening.
unprotected vertical opening.
(7.2.4.3.1 and 7.2.4.3.3)
(7.2.4.3.1 and 7.2.4.3.3)
N/A
Communicating space is
permitted by 18.3.1.1
Unprotected floor openings
permitted provided:
1. Conects no more than 2
adjacent stories
2. Is separated from floor
opening serving other floors
3. Separated from corridors
4. Shall not serve as a required
means of egress
(8.2.5.5)
Permitted provided the following:
Permitted provided the
1. Connects no more than two
following:
adjacent floors
1. Connects no more than two
2. Is separated from floor openings
adjacent floors
serving other floors
2. Is separated from floor
3. Opening is separated from
openings serving other floors
corridors
3. Opening is separated from
4. Convenience openings shall be
corridors
4. Convenience openings shall separated from by a smoke partition.
be separated from by a smoke 4. Opening is not part of a required
exit path.
partition.
(8.6.8.2)
4. Opening is not part of a
required exit path.
(8.6.8.2)
( Unless permitted by the code
all floor openings to be
protected as noted above for a
shaft.)
(711)
1- 1/2 hours
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1- 1/2 hours
(Table 8.3.4.2)
34
Horizontal Assemblies
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
Horizontal Assemblies
(Fire Resistive Rating)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
36
Exterior Walls
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
37
Elevator Lobbies
N/A
38
Fire-Resistance Ratings of
Structural Members
N/A
4/22/2011
Every floor served by the elevator
Every floor served by the
Every floor served by the
shall have an elevator lobby and
elevator shall have an elevator elevator shall have an elevator
lobby and form a 1-hour barrier lobby and form a 1-hour barrier form a 1-hour barrier in accordance
with 8.5
in accordance with 8.5
in accordance with 8.3
(7.2.13.3)
(7.2.13.3)
(7.2.13.3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Ducts and Air Transfer
Openings
N/A
40
Escalators connecting four or
fewer stories
Escalator openings connecting
four or fewer stories shall be
protected by 1-hour fire rated
construction or an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance
with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. If a
sprinkler system is chosen, a
draft curtain shall be installed
and the sprinkler will be closely
spaced
(4603.3.6)
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Smoke dampers shall not be
Smoke dampers shall not be
required in duct penetrations of required in duct penetrations of
smoke barriers in fully ducted
smoke barriers in fully ducted
heating, ventilating, and air
heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems.
conditioning systems.
(19.3.7.3(2))
(19.3.7.3(2))
39
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Smoke dampers shall not be
required in duct penetrations of
smoke barriers in fully ducted
heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems.
(19.3.7.3(2))
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Component / Requirement
2009 Edition International Fire
Code
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
N/A
Opening Protectives
Doors protecting corridor openings
shall be constructed to resist the
passage of smoke. Bottom clearence
shall not exceede 1 inch. Doors shall
have positive latching hardware.
Existing roller latches that can keep
the door closed against 5lbf can be
used.
(19.3.6.3.1 through 19.3.6.3.6)
42
Corridor Doors- Group I-2
Doors protecting corridor
Doors protecting corridor
Opening protection is not
required in corridors protected openings shall be constructed to openings shall be constructed to
resist the passage of smoke.
resist the passage of smoke the
throughout by an approved
Bottom clearence shall not
resist fire for not less than 20
sprinkler system
exceede 1 inch. Doors shall
minutes. Bottom clearence shall
(4604.18.1(4))
have positive latching
not exceede 1 inch. Doors shall
hardware. Existing roller latches
have positive latching
hardware. Existing roller latches that can keep the door closed
against 5lbf can be used.
that can keep the door closed
(19.3.6.3.1 through 19.3.6.3.6)
against 5lbf can be used.
(19.3.6.3.1 through 19.3.6.3.6)
43
2- hour Elevator Hoistways
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
No Requirement
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
Vertical Openings protecting 2
or more stories must be
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
1- hour Elevator Hoistways
Vertical Openings protecting 2
or more stories must be
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
2-hour Vertical Shafts (including Vertical Openings protecting 2
stairways, exits, and chutes)
or more stories must be
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
1-hour Vertical Shafts (including Vertical Openings protecting 2
stairways, exits, and chutes)
or more stories must be
protected with 1-hour rated
construction
(4603 3 1)
Vertical Openings protecting 2
1/2-hour vertical shafts
or more stories must be
(including stairways, exits, and
protected with 1-hour rated
chutes)
construction
(4603 3 1)
2- hour Fire Barriers
N/A
44
45
46
47
48
49
1- hour Fire Barriers
N/A
45 minutes
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
45 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
45 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
50
1/2-hour Fire Barriers
N/A
?
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
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2- hour Horizontal Exits
N/A
1-1/2 hour
(7.2.4.3.2 and 8.2.3.2.3)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1-1/2 hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
52
Smoke Barriers
N/A
20 minutes
(8.2.3.2.3.1)
20 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
20 minutes
(Table 8.3.4.2)
53
Smoke Partition
N/A
?
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
1/3-hour
(Table 8.3.4.2)
54
Fire Window Assembly
N/A
8.2.3.2.2
8.3.3.1
8.3.3.1
Code Category
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Component / Requirement
2009 Edition International Fire
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
N/A
Occupancy Separations
Occupancy separation is not
Occupancy separation is not
required when the entire
required when the entire
building meets the most
building meets the most
restrictive requirements of each restrictive requirements of each
individual occupancy.
individual occupancy.
(6.1.14.3.2)
(A3.3.134.10 and 6.1.14.2)
Occupancy separation is not
required when the entire building
meets the most restrictive
requirements of each individual
occupancy.
(6.1.14.3.2)
56
Non-separated Uses
N/A
57
Boiler and fuel-fired heater
rooms
N/A
58
Central/bulk laundries more
than 100 sf
N/A
59
Laboratories employing
flammable or combustible
materials in quantities less than
that which would be considered
severe.
N/A
Smoke tight and self-closing
(19.3.2.1)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system
and smoke partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system and smoke
partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
60
Laboratories that use hazardous
materials that would cause
classification as a severe hazard
in accordance with NFPA 99
"Standard for Health Care
Facilities"
N/A
(19.3.2.2)
(19.3.2.2)
(19.3.2.2)
61
Paint Shops
62
Physical Plant Maintenance
shops
Soiled Linen Room
63
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1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system
(19.3.2.1)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system
(19.3.2.1)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
1 hour Fire Barrier or automatic
automatic extinguishing system
extinguishing system
(19.3.2.1)
(Table 19.3.2.1)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system
(19.3.2.1)
1 hour
(Table 19.3.2.1)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system automatic extinguishing system
and smoke partitions
and smoke partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
(19.3.2.1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1-Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system and smoke
partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
N/A
Quantity of linen volume must
Quantity of linen volume must
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system exceed 64 gallons to require 1- exceed 64 gallons to require 1-Hour
Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
and smoke partitions
Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system and smoke extinguishing system and smoke
(19.3.2.1)
partition
partition
(19.3.2.1)
(19.3.2.1)
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Waste/trash collection
N/A
Quantity of trash volume must
Quantity of trash volume must
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system exceed 64 gallons to require 1- exceed 64 gallons to require 1-Hour
Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
and smoke partitions
Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system and smoke extinguishing system and smoke
(19.3.2.1)
partition
partition
(19.3.2.1)
(19.3.2.1)
65
Refuse(waste) & Laundry
Chutes
N/A
Existing chutes that open
See Section 9.5
directly to a corridor shall be
Chute charging or discharging
permanently sealed to prevent
room require max 1-hour fire
further use by fire resistive
rating.
construction or a 1-hour fire
Enclosed by walls or partitions
door shall be installed. Chute
in accordance with 8.2. Inlet
openings in accordance with 8.2. must be protected by sprinkler
system. Any flue-fed
Installed and maintained in
incinerators shall be sealed by
accordance with NFPA 82:
fire resistive construction to
Standard on Incinerators and
prevent further use. Shall
Waste Linen Handling Systems
comply with NFPA 82
and Equipment.
(19.5.4)
(9.5 and 19.5.4)
N/A
Any trash chute chute shall
Any trash chute chute shall
Existing laundry chutes may
discharge into a trash collection discharge into a trash collection
discharge into same room as
room used for no ther purpose room used for no ther purpose rubbish discharge chutes provided
and protected in accordance
and protected in accordance
discharge room is protected by
with section 8.4
with section 8.4
automatic sprinklers.
(19.5.4.4)
(19.5.4.3)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
1-Hour Fire Barrier or
automatic extinguishing system automatic extinguishing system
and smoke partitions
and smoke partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
(19.3.2.1)
Code Category
66
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Existing chutes that open directly to
a corridor shall be permanently
sealed to prevent further use by fire
resistive construction or a 1-hour
fire door shall be installed. Chute
must be protected by sprinkler
system. Any flue-fed incinerators
shall be sealed by fire resistive
construction to prevent further use.
Shall comply with NFPA 82.
(19.5.4)
1-Hour Fire Barrier or automatic
extinguishing system and smoke
partitions
(19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2)
67
Storage rooms greater than 50 sf
of combustible materials
N/A
68
Gift shops less than 500 sf and
not considered hazardous
N/A
No separation required.
(19.3.2.5)
No separation required from
corridor required.
(19.3.6.1(4))
No separation required from
corridor required.
(19.3.6.1(4))
69
Gift shops more than 500 sf and
not considered hazardous
N/A
Separated from the corridor by
non fire rated walls. Must be
protected by sprinkler system
(19.3.2.5)
Separated from the corridor by
non fire rated walls.
(19.3.6.1)
Separated from the corridor by non
fire rated walls.
(19.3.6.1)
70
Gift shops with combustible
loading considered hazardous
N/A
1 hour
(8.4.1.1)
1 hour barrier or automatic
extinguishing system
(8.7.1)
1 hour barrier or automatic
extinguishing system
(8.7.1)
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Non-flammable gas storage
including oxidizers
N/A
1 hour
(NFPA 99:4-3.1..1.2(a)2)
1 hour
(NFPA 99:4-5.1.3.3.2(4))
1 hour
(NFPA 99:4-5.1.3.3.2(4))
72
Electrical rooms with
transformers greater than 112.5
k Rooms
Generator
N/A
1 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
1 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
1 hour
(NFPA 70-2005:450.21(b))
N/A
Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One
hour separation and two hour
fuel supply
Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One Emergency Power 7.2.3.12 One hour
hour separation and two hour separation and two hour fuel supply
fuel supply
75
Interior Wall & Finish Systems
N/A
May comply with NFPA 355 or
286
(10.2.3)
In accordance with ASTEM E84
or ANSI/UL 723
(10.2.3)
76
Interior Wall Finish Based on
Group I-2
N/A
Permitted throughout if Class A Permitted throughout if Class A Permitted throughout if Class A or B
or B and compliant with 10.2.3 or B and compliant with 10.2 in and compliant with 10.2 in corridor
corridor separated rooms
in corridor separated rooms
separated rooms
(19.3.3.2)
(19.3.3.2)
(19.3.3.2)
77
Maximum smoke developed
N/A
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
0-450
(Table A.10.2.2)
78
Maximum flame spread for
vertical exitways, access
corridors, other exits, rooms and
enclosed spaces, textile wall
coverings
Textiles
(Wall & Ceiling Finish)
N/A
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
Class A: 0-25
Class B: 26-75
Class C: 76-200
(Table A.10.2.2)
N/A
See 10.2.4.1
See 10.2.4.1
See 10.2.4.1
Interior Floor Finish
N/A
No Requirement
(19.3.3.3)
No Requirement
(19.3.3.3)
No Requirement
(19.3.3.3)
Size
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
83
Design
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
84
Means of egress
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
85
Rooftop
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
87
Stairways
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 4604.7)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 7.3.3.1)
88
Other egress components
0.3 inches per occupant
(Table 4604.7)
0.2 inches per occupant (Table
7.3.3.1)
0.2 inches per occupant (Table
7.3.3.1)
0.2 inches per occupant (Table
7.3.3.1)
73
74
Interior Finish Maximum
Flame Spread
79
80
81
82
86
89
Component / Requirement
Helistops
In accordance with ASTEM E84 or
ANSI/UL 723
(10.2.3)
Exit Capacity
Occupant Load Factors
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Office
N/A
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant.
(Table 7.3.1.2)
91
Conference & Seminar Rooms
N/A
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
15 sq. ft/ occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
92
Inpatient treatment areas
N/A
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
240 sf /occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
93
Outpatient areas
N/A
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
94
Storage & Mechanical Spaces
N/A
300 sf/occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
Anticipated Occupancy 42.1.7
Anticipated Occupancy 42.1.7
95
Sleeping Areas
N/A
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
120 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.3)
96
Locker Rooms
N/A
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
50 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.4)
97
Kitchen
N/A
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.5)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
100 sf / occupant
(Table 7.3.1.2)
99
1-500 occupants
N/A
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
2 exits
(7.4.1.1)
100
501-1,000 occupants
N/A
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
3 exits
(7.4.1.2(1))
101
Greater than 1,000 occupants
N/A
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
4 exits
(7.4.1.2(2))
102
Patient sleeping rooms or suites
that include patient sleeping
rooms more than 1,000 sf in area
N/A
2 exits
(19.2.5.2)
2 exits
(19.2.5.5.1)
2 exits
(19.2.5.5.1)
103
Any room or suite of rooms,
other than patient sleeping
rooms, more than 2,500 sf in
area
N/A
2 exits
(19.2.5.3)
2 exits
(19.2.5.5.2)
2 exits
(19.2.5.5.2)
104
Each smoke compartment
N/A
2 exits
(19.2.4.3)
2 exits
(19.2.4.3)
2 exits
(19.2.4.4)
105
Every habitable room must have
an exit access door leading
directly to an exit corridor,
unless otherwise permitted by
exceptions
N/A
(19.2.5.1)
(19.2.5.6.1)
(19.2.5.6.1)
Code Category
98
Minimum Number of Exits
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106
107
Component / Requirement
Exit Access from a patient
sleeping room with not more
than 8 beds shall be permitted to
pass through one intervening
room to reach an exit access
corridor, provided there is
automatic smoke detection or
the arrangements of furniture is
unlikely to cause a fully
developed fire.
2009 Edition International Fire
Code
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
N/A
(19.2.5.1(2))
(19.2.5.6.2)
(19.2.5.6.2)
Location of Exits
Two or more exits or exit access No requirement for sprinklered If existing buildings where more If existing buildings where more If existing buildings where more
than one exit exists, such exit
than one exit exists, such exit
than one exit exists, such exit
doors required from an area
non-sleeping unit rooms. If a
discharges shall be remotely located
discharges shall be remotely
discharges shall be remotely
patient sleeping room or suite is
located from each other and be located from each other and be from each other and be arranged to
over 1000 sq feet, no less than
minimize the possibility that more
arranged to minimize the
arranged to minimize the
two exits are required placed a
than one exit can be blocked by the
possibility that more than one
possibility that more than one
distance apart equal to no less
same same fire or emergency
exit can be blocked by the same exit can be blocked by the same
than 1/3 the total horizontal
condition.
same fire or emergency
same fire or emergency
distance of the room.
(7.5.1.3.1)
condition.
condition.
(Table 4604.18.2)
(7.5.1.3.1)
(7.5.1.3)
108
109
Dead ends
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No Requirement
(Table 4604.18.2)
Maximum of 30 feet. Existing
corridors can extend further
than 30 feet if it is unfeasible to
alter them.
(19.2.5.10)
Maximum of 30 feet. Existing
Maximum of 30 feet. Existing
corridors can extend further than 30
corridors can extend further
than 30 feet if it is unfeasible to feet if it is unfeasible to alter them.
(19.2.5.2)
alter them.
(19.2.5.2)
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Component / Requirement
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Shall not exceed 5,000 sf
(19.2.5.6)
Shall not exceed 5,000 sf
(19.2.5.7.2.3(A))
Shall not exceed 5,000 sf
240 sf / occupant.
(Table 1004.1.1)
Suites
111
2009 Edition International Fire
Code
Suites of sleeping rooms
N/A
Shall not exceed 7,500 sf where
protected by approved, electrically
supervised sprinkler system and
complete coverage smoke
detection.
Suites greater than 7,500 sf and not
exceeding 10,000 sf is allowed
when direct visual supervision and
automactic smoke detection in
common areas is provided.
19.2.5.7.2.3
Shall not exceed 7,500 sf if in direct
Shall not exceed 7,500 sf if in
direct visual supervision, have visual supervision, have total smoke
coverage, and total sprinkler
total smoke coverage, and total
coverage.
sprinkler coverage.
(19.2.5.7.2.3(B))
(19.2.5.7.2.3(B))
112
Suites of sleeping rooms
N/A
113
Suites of rooms other than
patient sleeping rooms
N/A
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(19.2.5.7)
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(19.2.5.7.3.3)
Shall not exceed 10,000 sf
(19.2.5.7.3.3)
114
Hazardous areas within suites
options
N/A
N/A
See 19.2.5.7.1.3
See 19.2.5.7.1.3
115
Intervening rooms other than
patient sleeping rooms.
N/A
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One intervening room is allowed if
One intervening room is
One intervening room is
the travel distance within the suite
allowed if the travel distance
allowed if the travel distance
to the exit access door does not
within the suite to the exit
within the suite to the exit
access door does not exceed 100 access door does not exceed 100 exceed 100 feet and two intervening
rooms are permitted where the
feet and two intervening rooms feet and two intervening rooms
travel distance to the exit access
are permitted where the travel are permitted where the travel
door does not exceed 50 feet.
distance to the exit access door distance to the exit access door
(19.2.5.7.3.4(A))
does not exceed 50 feet.
does not exceed 50 feet.
(19.2.5.7.3.4(A))
(19.2.5.8)
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116
Intervening rooms for patient
sleeping rooms.
N/A
Exit access from a patient
Exit access from a patient
sleeping room with not more
sleeping room with not more
than eight patient beds shall be than eight patient beds shall be
permitted to pass through one
permitted to pass through one
intervening room that is covered
intervening room.
(19.2.5.1(2))
by automatic smoke detection or
has minimal furnishings that
could not produce a fully
developed fire.
(19.2.5.6.2)
117
Special Nursing Suites
N/A
May have one intervening room
where the arrangement allows
for direct and constant visual
supervision by nursing
personnel.
(19.2.5.1(3))
118
Egress into another suite
N/A
N/A
119
Exit Access from a Corridor
N/A
Every corridor shall provide
access to at least two exits
without passing through any
intervening rooms or spaces
other than corridors or lobbies.
(19.2.5.9)
Every corridor shall provide
access to at least two exits
without passing through any
intervening rooms or spaces
other than corridors or lobbies.
(19.2.5.4)
Every corridor shall provide access
to at least two exits without passing
through any intervening rooms or
spaces other than corridors or
lobbies.
(19.2.5.4)
120
Exit access from a patient sleeping
room with not more than eight
patient beds shall be permitted to
pass through one intervening room
that is covered by automatic smoke
detection or has minimal furnishings
that could not produce a fully
developed fire.
(19.2.5.6.2)
N/A
A suite that requires two means A suite that requires two means of
of egress is premitted have one egress is premitted have one means
of egress to be into another suite,
means of egress to be into
provided that the separation
another suite, provided that the
between the suite complies with
separation between the suite
19.3.6.2 through 19.3.6.5
complies with 19.3.6.2 through
(19.2.5.7.2.2(C))
19.3.6.5
(19.2.5.7.2.2(C))
Travel Distance
121
General Egress Travel Distance
122
Between any room door
required as an exit access and an
exit
N/A
Maximum 150 feet
(19.2.6.2.1)
N/A
N/A
123
Between any point in a room
and an exit
200 feet
(Table 4604.18.2(note c)
Maximum 200 feet
(19.2.6.2.2)
Maximum 200 feet
(19.2.6.2.1 and 19.2.6.2.2)
Maximum 200 feet
(19.2.6.2.1 and 19.2.6.2.2)
124
Between any point in a health
care sleeping room and an exit
access door in that room
Maximum 50 feet to exit access
door in a room.
(Table 4604.18.2(note c)
Maximum 50 feet
(19.2.6.2.3)
Maximum 50 feet
(19.2.6.2.3)
Maximum 50 feet
(19.2.6.2.3)
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125
Between any point in a suite of
sleeping rooms and an exit
access door of that suite
Maximum 100 feet
(Table 4604.18.2(note c)
Maximum 100 feet
(19.2.6.2.4)
Maximum 100 feet
(19.2.5.7.2.4(A))
Maximum 100 feet
(19.2.5.7.2.4(A))
126
Between any point in a sleeping
suite and an exit
Maximum 200 feet
(Table 4604.18.2(note c)
N/A
Maximum 200 feet
(19.2.5.7.2.4(B))
Maximum 200 feet
(19.2.5.7.2.4(B))
127
Common Path of Travel
No requirement for sprinklered
non-sleeping unit rooms. If a
patient sleeping room or suite is
over 1000 sq feet, no less than
two exits are required placed a
distance apart equal to no less
than 1/3 the total horizontal
distance of the room.
(Table 4604.18.2)
N/A
N/A
N/A
129
Minimum clear width serving
sleeping rooms, diagnostic and
treatment rooms
41.5 inches
(4604.8)
34 inches
(19.2.3.5(1))
34 inches
(19.2.3.7)
34 inches
(19.2.3.7)
130
Minimum clear width all other
areas
28 inches clear width
(4604.8)
28 inches clear width
(19.2.3.5(2))
28 inches clear width for doors
not requiring evacuation of
beds, gurneys, or wheelchairs.
(19.2.3.7)
28 inches clear width for doors not
requiring evacuation of beds,
gurneys, or wheelchairs.
(19.2.3.7)
131
Minimum Height
80 inches
(4604.8)
84 inches
(7.1.5(1))
84 inches
(7.1.5.1)
84 inches
(7.1.5.1)
132
Door Swing
Doors should be of the side
hinged swinging type.
N/A
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
Doors in the direction of egress
7.2.1.4.1
133
Swing in direction of exit travel
when serving high hazardous
area or serving an occupant load
greater than 50.
N/A
(7.2.1.4.2 and 7.2.1.4.3)
(7.2.1.4.2)
(7.2.1.4.2)
134
Exit door shall be openable from
the inside without the use of key
locking device
N/A
(7.2.1.5.1 / 19.2.2.2.4)
(7.2.1.5.1 / 7.2.1.5.2 / 19.2.2.2.4)
(7.2.1.5.1 / 7.2.1.5.2 / 19.2.2.2.4)
135
Bolt locks are generally
prohibited except for storage or
equipment rooms.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
128
Component / Requirement
Doors
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136
1. Power operated and capable
Horizontal Sliding doors are
permitted to be a component of of being operated manually in
a means of egress when meeting the event of power failure. 2.
Operable by a simple method
the following:
form both sides without special
knowledge or effort. 3. Force
required to operate is a
maximum of 30 lbs to set door in
motion and 15 lbs to close or
open to the required width. 4.
Operable with a force not to
exceed 15 lbs when a force of
250 lbs is applied perpendicular
to the door adjacent to the
operating device. 5. If the door
is required to be rated, it must
be self or automatic closing
operated by smoke detection. 6.
The door assembly must have an
integrated standby power
supply. 7. The door assembly
power supply must be
electronically supervised. 8. The
door must open to the minimum
required width within 10
seconds after activation of the
operating device. (1008.1.4.3)
137
integrated standby power
supply. 7. The door assembly
power supply must be
electronically supervised. 8. The
door must open to the minimum
required width within 10
seconds after activation of the
operating device. (1008.1.4.3)
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
(7.2.1.14 / 19.2.2.2.9)
1. Area served is not high
hazard; 2. Door is readily
operable from both sides
without special knowledge; 3.
Force to set door in motion in
direction of travel is < 30 lbf and
< 15 lbf to open to minimum
width or to close; 4. Doors to be
fire rated are self- or autoclosing based on smoke
detection per NFPA 80; and 5.
Doors requried to latch are
provided with a mechanism that
will latch or eliminate potential
for rebound. (7.2.1.14 /
19.2.2.2.10.1 / 19.2.2.2.10.2)
(7.2.1.14 / 19.2.2.2.10.1 /
19.2.2.2.10.2)
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Component / Requirement
2009 Edition International Fire
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
48 inches
(19.2.3.3)
48 inches
(19.2.3.4)
48 inches
(19.2.3.4)
Corridors
139
Minimum width where
inpatients are moved on beds
140
Projections permitted when
corridor width is at least 6 ft
141
Projections permitted when
corridor width is at least 8 ft
142
Minimum Height to Ceiling
N/A
84 inches
(7.1.5)
84 inches
(7.1.5.1)
84 inches
(7.1.5.1)
143
Minimum Height to Ceiling
Projections
N/A
80 inches
(7.1.5)
80 inches
(7.1.5.1)
80 inches
(7.1.5.1)
4/22/2011
N/A
Tentative Interim Amendment
(2006 LSC)
6 inches from the corridor wall,
above the handrail height, shall
be permitted for hand-rub
dispensing units. Projections in
the corridors on both sides are
permitted if the projection does
not exceed a depth of 6 inches,
the length is less than 36 inches,
positioned not less than 40
inches above the floor, and has
not less than 48 inches of
horizontal separation from other
projections.
6 inches from the corridor wall, Maximum 6 inches above handrail
above the handrail height, shall height; and wheeled equipment in
be permitted for hand-rub
use for patient movement and
dispensing units. Projections in
medical emergencies that do not
the corridors on both sides are reduce clear width < 5 ft when staff
permitted if the projection does
are trained and provisions are
not exceed a depth of 6 inches, included in facility emergency plans
the length is less than 36 inches,
for dealing with the equipment
positioned not less than 40
(19.2.3.4 #4).
inches above the floor, and has
not less than 48 inches of
horizontal separation from other
projections.
(19.2.3.4)
Furniture fixed to wall is permitted
in groups not exceeding 50 sq ft, set
minimum 10 ft apart, when located
on one side, not blocking building
service equipment, and the smoke
compartment is sprinklered
throughout, and corridors are
protected with smoke detectors
when the furniture is not under
direct visual supervision from a
nurses station. (19.2.3.4, #5)
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The required corridor width
shall be unobstructed with the
following exceptions:
1. Doors when fully open, and
handrails, shall not reduce the
required width by more than 7
inches.
2. Doors in any position shall
not reduce the required corridor
width by more than one-half.
N/A
(7.2.1.4.4)
(7.2.1.4.3.1)
(7.2.1.4.3.1)
146
Risers
Maximum 8-1/4 inches
(4604.11)
Maximum 8 inches;
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
Maximum 8 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
Maximum 8 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
147
Treads
Maximum 9 inches
(4604.11)
Minimum 10 or 9 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
Minimum 9 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
Minimum 9 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
148
Width
N/A
Minimum 44 inches or 36 inches 36 inches minimum width clear
of all obstructions, except
if serving fewer than 50 people
projections not more than 4-1/2
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
inches at or below handrail
height on each side
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.2(b))
36 inches minimum width clear of
all obstructions, except projections
not more than 4-1/2 inches at or
below handrail height on each side
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.2(b))
149
Landings
N/A
Width - Not less than the width Width - Not less than the width
of the stair but need not exceed of the stair but need not exceed
48 inches when the stair has a
48 inches when the stair has a
straight run.
straight run.
(7.2.2.3.2.4)
(7.2.2.3.2)
Width - Not less than the width of
the stair but need not exceed 48
inches when the stair has a straight
run.
(7.2.2.3.2.4)
150
Vertical Rise
N/A
Vertical Distance between floor Vertical Distance between floor
levels and landings - 12 feet.
levels and landings - 12 feet.
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
Vertical Distance between floor
levels and landings - 12 feet.
(Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b))
151
Headroom
N/A
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
80 inches
(Table 7.2.2.2.1(b))
152
Handrails
(Note: Shall also coordinate
with TAS requirements:
minimum 1-1/4 inches max 11/2 inches, 4.26.2)
N/A
Circular Diameter minimum 11/4 inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.5)
Circular Diameter minimum 11/4 inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.6)
Circular Diameter minimum 1-1/4
inches max 2 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.6)
Code Category
144
145
Component / Requirement
Stairways
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Height - minimum 30 inches
maximum 42 inches
(4604.1.4.1)
Height - minimum 30 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.5)
Height - minimum 30 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.2)
Height - minimum 30 inches
maximum 38 inches
(7.2.2.4.4.2)
154
Intermediate handrails are
required so that all portions of
the stairway are within 44
inches of the handrail.
(4604.14)
Intermediate handrails are
required so that all portions of
the stairway are within 44
inches of the handrail.
(7.2.2.4.2(1))
Intermediate handrails are
required so that all portions of
the stairway are within 44
inches of the handrail.
(7.2.2.4.1.2)
Intermediate handrails are required
so that all portions of the stairway
are within 44 inches of the handrail.
(7.2.2.4.1.2)
Height - 30 inches
(4604.6)
Height - 30 inches
(7.2.2.4.6(2(3)))
Height - 30 inches (7.2.2.4.5.2(3))
Height - 30 inches (7.2.2.4.5.2(3))
Open guardrails shall have
intermediate rails or an
ornamental pattern such that a
sphere 6 inches in diameter
cannot pass through up to 34
inches in height
(4604.6.2)
Open guardrails shall have
intermediate rails or an
ornamental pattern such that a
sphere 4 inches in diameter
cannot pass through up to 34
inches in height.
(7.2.2.4.6)
Open guardrails shall have
intermediate rails or an
ornamental pattern such that a
sphere 4 inches in diameter
cannot pass through up to 34
inches in height
(7.2.2.4.5.3)
Open guardrails shall have
intermediate rails or an ornamental
pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through up
to 34 inches in height
(7.2.2.4.5.3)
Code Category
155
Component / Requirement
Guardrails
required along open-sided
walking surfaces, mezzanines,
stairways, ramps and landings
156
157
Stairway Signage
A stairway in an exit enclosure
which continues below its level
of exit discharge shall be
marked to make the direction of
public way obvious. Existing
stairs shall also be marked in
accordance with 1022.8.
(4604.19)
N/A
N/A
N/A
158
Stairway to Roof
(DA1015.2.1.1)
Not less than required by the
code which it was constructed
under
(4604.7)
N/A
N/A
N/A
159
Exit Ramps
160
Width
161
Maximum slope in direction of
travel
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Not less than required by the serving patient sleeping rooms = serving patient sleeping rooms = serving patient sleeping rooms = 48
code which it was constructed
inches
48 inches
48 inches
under
Other = 44 inches
Other = 44 inches
Other = 44 inches
(4604.7)
(19.2.3.4)
(19.2.3.3)
(19.2.3.4)
N/A
Class A: 1:10
Class B: 1:8
(Table 7.2.5.2 (b))
1:8
(Table 7.2.5.2 (b))
1:8
(Table 7.2.5.2 (b))
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Maximum rise for a single ramp
run
N/A
12 feet
(Table 7.2.5.2 (a))
12 feet
(Table 7.2.5.2 (b))
12 feet
(Table 7.2.5.2 (b))
163
Handrails
N/A
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4)
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4.2)
Required for ramps with a rise
greater than 6 inches
(7.2.5.4.2)
165
Minimum area per patient
provided on each side of the
horizontal exit
N/A
30 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1)
30 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1.1)
30 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1.1)
166
Minimum area per occupant in
nonpatient areas provided on
each side of the horizontal exit
N/A
6 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1)
6 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1.2)
6 net sf
(19.2.2.5.1.2)
167
Horizontal exits are permitted to
compromise two-thirds of the
required exits from any building
or floor area
N/A
(19.2.2.5.2)
(19.2.2.5.2)
(19.2.2.5.2)
168
Horizontal exits must have
doors with a clear width of no
less than 34 inches inches.
N/A
(19.2.2.5.4)
(19.2.2.5.4)
(19.2.2.5.4)
169
Horizontal exits in a corridor 6
feet or more and serving as an
exit from both sides must have a
pair of opposite swinging doors
with a clear width of no less
than 32 inches.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
170
An approved vision panel is
required in each horizontal exit
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
164
Component / Requirement
Horizontal Exits
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Component / Requirement
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Smoke Compartments
172
Every story, used by inpatients
for sleeping or treatment and
having an occupant load of 30 or
more, must be divided into two
smoke compartments.
N/A
(19.3.7.1)
(19.3.7.1)
(19.3.7.1)
173
Maximum area per
compartment
N/A
22,500 sf
(19.3.7.1)
22,500 sf
(19.3.7.1(1))
22,500 sf
(19.3.7.1(1))
174
Maximum travel distance from
any point to reach a door in the
required smoke barrier
200 feet
(Table 4604.18.2)
200 feet
(19.3.7.1)
200 feet
(19.3.7.1(1))
200 feet
(19.3.7.1(1))
175
On floors containing health care,
minimum area provided per
patient on each side of a smoke
compartment
N/A
30 net sf
(19.3.7.4)
30 net sf
(19.3.7.5.1)
30 net sf
(19.3.7.5.1)
176
On non-patient floors minimum
area provided per occupant on
each side of smoke compartment
N/A
6 net sf
(19.3.7.4)
6 net sf
(19.3.7.5.2)
6 net sf
(19.3.7.5.2)
177
Smoke barriers must be
provided on stories that are
useable, even if unoccupied.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
178
Cross corridor doors in smoke
barriers must be opposite
swinging
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
179
Minimum clear width for
individual smoke barrier doors
N/A
32 inches
(19.3.7.7)
32 inches
(19.3.7.9(1))
32 inches
(19.3.7.9(1))
180
Doors must be self-closing or
automatic.
N/A
(19.3.7.6)
(19.3.7.8)
(19.3.7.8)
181
Vision panels with fire-rated
glazing or wired glass at each
cross corridor door
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
182
Rabbets, bevels, or astragals are
required at the meeting edges
and stops are required at the
head and sides of the door
frames
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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183
Positive latching door hardware
is not required for doors
installed across corridors
N/A
(19.3.7.6)
(19.3.7.8)
(19.3.7.8)
184
Duct penetrations of smoke
compartment walls must be
protected by smoke dampers.
N/A
(8.3.5.1)
(8.5.5.2)
(8.5.5.2)
185
Smoke dampers are not required
in smoke barriers where steel
duct openings are limited to one
compartment
N/A
(8.3.5.1
Exception 3)
(8.5.5.3)
(8.5.5.3)
186
Smoke dampers are not required
in smoke barriers with fully
ducted HVAC systems.
N/A
(19.3.7.3
Exception 2)
(19.3.7.3(2))
(19.3.7.3(2))
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Component / Requirement
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Component / Requirement
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Means of Egress Lighting
188
Minimum illumination at the
walking surface level
N/A
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3)
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3(2))
1 foot-candle
(7.8.1.3(2))
190
Separate source of emergency
power is required. Must be
automatically actuated if normal
power is interrupted.
(4604.5)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.2)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.3)
(7.9.2.1/7.9.2.3)
191
Duration
90 minutes
(4604.5.1)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes
(7.9.2.1)
192
Minimum illumination
N/A
1 foot-candle with point
minimum of 0.1 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
At end of duration may drop to
0.6 foot-candle with a point
minimum of 0.06 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
1 foot-candle with point
minimum of 0.1 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
At end of duration may drop to
0.6 foot-candle with a point
minimum of 0.06 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
1 foot-candle with point minimum
of 0.1 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
At end of duration may drop to 0.6
foot-candle with a point minimum
of 0.06 foot-candle
(7.9.2.1)
194
195
Required for every exit
Location
N/A
N/A
(7.10.1.2)
(7.10.1.2.1)
(7.10.1.2.1)
Required to be placed such that Required to be placed such that Required to be placed such that no
no point is more than 100 feet point is more than 100 feet from the
no point is more than 100 feet
nearest visible sign
from the nearest visible sign
from the nearest visible sign
(7.10.1.5.2)
(7.10.1.5.2)
(7.10.1.4)
Signs are not required at gates in
secured outside areas where the
path of egress is obvious.
19.2.10.3
196
Illumination
Unless signs are approved
exsting signs, they must be
externally illuminated by not
less than 5 foot-candles or
internally illuminated in
accordance per their listing
(4604.3)
189
193
Emergency Lighting
Exit Signs
4/22/2011
Unless signs are approved
exsting signs, they must be
externally illuminated by not
less than 5 foot-candles or
internally illuminated in
accordance with UL 924
Standard for Emergency Lighting
and Power Equipment
(7.10.6.3)
Unless signs are approved
exsting signs, they must be
externally illuminated by not
less than 5 foot-candles or
internally illuminated in
accordance with UL 924
Standard for Emergency Lighting
and Power Equipment
(7.10.6.3)
Unless signs are approved exsting
signs, they must be externally
illuminated by not less than 5 footcandles or internally illuminated in
accordance with UL 924 Standard for
Emergency Lighting and Power
Equipment
(7.10.6.3)
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Listing
N/A
The face of a photoluminescent
sign shall be continually
illuminated while the building
is occupied. Illumination level
shall be in accordance with its
listing.
(7.10.7.2)
The face of a photoluminescent The face of a photoluminescent sign
shall be continually illuminated
sign shall be continually
while the building is occupied.
illuminated while the building
Illumination level shall be in
is occupied. Illumination level
accordance with its listing.
shall be in accordance with its
(7.10.7.2)
listing.
(7.10.7.2)
198
Emergency Power
Must be connected to an
emergency electrical system.
(4604.4)
Must be connected to an
emergency electrical system in
accordance with the Electric
Code.
(7.10.4 )
Must be connected to an
emergency electrical system in
accordance with the Electric
Code.
(7.10.4 )
Must be connected to an emergency
electrical system in accordance with
the Electric Code.
(7.10.4 )
199
Emergency Power Duration
90 minutes in case of primary
power loss.
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes in case of primary
power loss.
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes in case of primary
power loss.
(7.9.2.1)
90 minutes in case of primary power
loss.
(7.9.2.1)
200
Tactile Exit Signs
N/A
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Code Category
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2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
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2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
(19.3.5.1)
(19.3.5.3)
(19.3.5.3)
(4603.4.2)
202
An automatic sprinkler system
is required to be designed and
installed in accordance with
NFPA 13.
203
Sprinklers to be retrofit per the
Smoke compartments
containing sleeping rooms must IFC would need to meet 2007 Ed
of NFPA 13, which requires QRS
use listed quick response
throughout light hazard areas.
sprinklers (QRS).
(Chapter 47)
204
Supervision
205
Sprinklers in clothes closets of
patient sleeping rooms in
hospitals
206
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
N/A
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
No specific requirement.
Not Required in existing
construction
(19.3.5.3(Exception 1))
In accordance with NFPA 72
9.7.2.1
Not Required in existing
Annex indicates residential
construction if installed prior to sprinklers are permitted in patient
listing of QRS
sleeping rooms even though not
(19.3.5.8(6))
specifically listed for this purpose.
(19.3.5.8 )
In accordance with NFPA 72
9.7.2.1
In accordance with NFPA 72
9.7.2.1
Not required in closets where the
area of the closet < 6 sf, if the
distance from the sprinkler in the
patient sleeping room to the back
wall of the closet does not exceed
the maximum distance permitted by
NFPA 13. (19.3.5.10)
Fire Extinguisher
207
Required in all health care
occupancies
N/A
(19.3.5.6)
(19.3.5.11)
(19.3.5.11)
208
Shall be selected, installed and
maintained in accordance with
NFPA 10.
N/A
(9.7.4.1)
(9.7.4.1)
(9.7.4.1)
A manual fire alarm system is
required and is required to be
initiated by sprinkler system
water flow alarms, detection
devices, or detection systems
(4603.6.3)
(19.3.4.1/19.3.4.2)
(19.3.4.1/19.3.4.2.1)
(19.3.4.1/19.3.4.2.1)
209
Fire Alarm
210
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212
213
Component / Requirement
Manual Fire Alarm System
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Manual fire alarm boxes not
Manual fire alarm boxes not
Manual fire alarm boxes in
required in patient sleeping
required in patient sleeping
patient sleeping rooms shall not
be required if travel to a nurse rooms if stations are provided in rooms if stations are provided in
all nurse's station or other
all nurse's station or other
station or other continuously
continuously attended areas.
continuously attended areas.
attended areas does not exceed
Manual pull stations shall be
Manual pull stations shall be
distances listed in 907.5.2.1 and
visible and travel distance to
visible and travel distance to
a manual fire alarm box is
pull station does not exceed
pull station does not exceed
located in that area
distances listed in 9.6.2.4.
distances listed in 9.6.2.4.
(4603.6.3(Exception))
(19.3.4.2(1))
(19.3.4.2(1))
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Manual fire alarm boxes not
required in patient sleeping rooms if
stations are provided in all nurse's
station or other continuously
attended areas. Manual pull stations
shall be visible and travel distance
to pull station does not exceed
distances listed in 9.6.2.4.
(19.3.4.2(1))
Coverage
N/A
214
As required for open spaces to
corridors
An automatic fire alarm system
shall be installed in accordance
with Section 907.2.6.2
(4603.6.3)
(19.3.6.1)
(19.3.6.1(b))
(19.3.6.1(b))
215
At smoke barrier doors and
other fire-rated door openings
where doors are on hold open
devices
N/A
(19.2.2.2.6)
(19.2.2.2.7)
(19.2.2.2.7)
217
Standpipe System
Existing structures with
occupied spaces located > 50
feet above or below fire
department access shall be
equipped with standpipes
installed per Section 905.
(4603.5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
218
Outside Window or Door
N/A
219
Emergency Power System
Requirements
The emergency power system
shall provide power and consist
of storage batteries, unit
equipment or on site generator.
(4604.5.1)
216
Automatic Fire Detection
Special Features
4/22/2011
Every patient sleeping room
Outside window not required.
shall have an outside window or
door. The allowable sill height
shall not exceed 36 inches above
the floor.
(19.3.8)
An on-site power generator
system is required.
(18.5.1.2
NFPA 99)
An on-site power generator
system is required.
(18.5.1.2
NFPA 99)
Outside window not required.
An on-site power generator system
is required.
(18.5.1.2
NFPA 99)
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N/A
221
N/A
222
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Fire resistance separation if
located inside - 2 hour
(11.8.4.2
NFPA 110 5-2.1)
Fire resistance separation if
located inside - 2 hour
(11.8.4.2
NFPA 110 5-2.1)
Fire resistance separation if located
inside - 2 hour
(11.8.4.2
NFPA 110 5-2.1)
The emergency system is limited The emergency system is limited The emergency system is limited to
to circuits essential to life safety to circuits essential to life safety circuits essential to life safety and
critical patient care and are
and critical patient care and are and critical patient care and are
designated the life safety branch
designated the life safety branch
designated the life safety
and critical branch
and critical branch
branch and critical branch
(NFPA 99 3-4.4.2.2.2.1)
(NFPA 99 3-4.2.2.2)
(NFPA 99 3-4.4.2.2.2.1)
Laboratories in Health care
Occupancies
223
Laboratories with quantities of
flammable, combustible, or
hazardous materials constituting a
sever hazard shall be in accordance
with Section 8.7 and NFPA 99
applicable to administration,
maintenance, and testing.
19.3.2.2
224
N/A
Total volume of Class I, II and IIIA
Total volume of Class I, II and
Total volume of Class I, II and
IIIA liquids outside of approved IIIA liquids outside of approved liquids outside of approved storage
storage cabinets and safety cans storage cabinets and safety cans cabinets and safety cans shall not
exceed 1 gal per 100 sf.
shall not exceed 1 gal per 100 sf. shall not exceed 1 gal per 100 sf.
(NFPA 99:11-7.2.3.1)
(NFPA 99:11-7.2.3.1)
(NFPA 99: 10-7.2.2)
225
N/A
At least one approved
flammable or combustible liquid
storage room shall be available
within any health care facility
regularly maintaining a reserve
storage capacity of in excess of
300 gal
(NFPA 99: 10-7.2.2)
4/22/2011
At least one approved
flammable or combustible liquid
storage room shall be available
within any health care facility
regularly maintaining a reserve
storage capacity of in excess of
300 gal
(NFPA 99: 11-7.2.3.4)
At least one approved flammable or
combustible liquid storage room
shall be available within any health
care facility regularly maintaining a
reserve storage capacity of in excess
of 300 gal
(NFPA 99: 11-7.2.3.4)
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N/A
Flammable gas cylinder storage Flammable gas cylinder storage Flammable gas cylinder storage for a
for a laboratory shall be
for a laboratory shall be
laboratory shall be separated from
separated from the health care separated from the health care
the health care facility.
facility.
facility.
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
(NFPA 99: 11-10.2.2)
(NFPA 99: 11-10.2.2)
(NFPA 99: 10-10.2.2)
227
N/A
Rooms or enclosures for storage Rooms or enclosures for storage Rooms or enclosures for storage of
of gas cylinders shall be well gas cylinders shall be well ventilated
of gas cylinders shall be well
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3.2)
ventilated
ventilated
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3.2)
(NFPA 99:10-10.2.3)
228
N/A
229
Total quantity and size of
cylinders shall comply with
Table 8-1 of NFPA 45.
(NFPA 99: 10-10.3)
Total quantity and size of
cylinders shall comply with
Table 8-1 of NFPA 45.
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3)
Total quantity and size of cylinders
shall comply with Table 8-1 of
NFPA 45.
(NFPA 99: 11-10.3)
Medical Gas Storage
230
Medical gas storage and
administration shall be in
accordance with Section 8.7 and
NFPA 99
19.3.2.4
231
N/A
Oxidizing gases such as oxygen Oxidizing gases such as oxygen Oxidizing gases such as oxygen and
nitrous oxide shall not be stored
and nitrous oxide shall not be
and nitrous oxide shall not be
stored with any flammable gas, stored with any flammable gas, with any flammable gas, liquid or
vapor,
liquid or vapor,
liquid or vapor,
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
(NFPA 99: 8-3.1.11.2)
232
N/A
Oxidizing gases shall be
separated from combustible or
incompatible materials by a
minimum of 20 feet or 5 feet if
the storage area is provided
with automatic sprinklers.
(NFPA 99: 8-3.1.11.2)
Oxidizing gases shall be separated
Oxidizing gases shall be
from combustible or incompatible
separated from combustible or
materials by a minimum of 20 feet or
incompatible materials by a
minimum of 20 feet or 5 feet if 5 feet if the storage area is provided
the storage area is provided
with automatic sprinklers.
with automatic sprinklers.
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
(NFPA 99: 9.4.1)
N/A
The corridor width is 6 feet or
greater and dispensers are at
least 4 feet apart
(Joint Commission)
The corridor width is 6 feet or
greater and dispensers are at
least 4 feet apart
(19.3.2.6(1))
233
Alcohol Based Hand Rub
(ABHR) Dispensers
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The corridor width is 6 feet or
greater
(19.3.2.6(1))
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N/A
The dispensers shall not be
installed over or directly
adjacent to electrical outlets and
switches. “Adjacent” is defined
as being no closer than 1 inches
from each side of the dispenser.
(Joint Commission)
The dispensers shall not be installed
The dispensers shall not be
over or directly adjacent to electrical
installed over or directly
adjacent to electrical outlets and outlets and switches. “Adjacent” is
defined as being no closer than 1
switches. “Adjacent” is defined
inches from each side of the
as being no closer than 1 inches
dispenser.
from each side of the dispenser.
(19.3.2.6(8))
(19.3.2.6(7))
235
N/A
In locations with carpeted floor
coverings, dispensers installed
directly over carpeted surfaces
are permitted only in
sprinklered smoke
compartments.
(Joint Commission)
In locations with carpeted floor
In locations with carpeted floor
coverings, dispensers installed
coverings, dispensers installed
directly over carpeted surfaces directly over carpeted surfaces are
permitted only in sprinklered smoke
are permitted only in
compartments.
sprinklered smoke
(19.3.2.6(9))
compartments.
(19.3.2.6(8))
236
N/A
Each smoke compartment may
contain a maximum aggregate
of 10 gallons (37.8 liters) of
ABHR product in dispensers
and a maximum of 5 gallons
(18.9 liters) in storage.
(Joint Commission)
Each smoke compartment may
Each smoke compartment may
contain a maximum aggregate contain a maximum aggregate of 10
gallons (37.8 liters) of ABHR
of 10 gallons (37.8 liters) of
product in dispensers and a
ABHR product in dispensers
and a maximum of 5 gallons maximum of 5 gallons (18.9 liters) in
storage.
(18.9 liters) in storage.
(19.3.2.6(6&7))
(19.3.2.6(5&6))
One dispenser complying with # 2
or 3 per room shall not be included
in the aggregated quantity
addressed in #5.
237
N/A
The maximum individual
dispenser fluid capacity is 1.2
liters for dispensers in rooms,
corridors, and areas open to
corridors.
(Joint Commission)
238
N/A
The maximum individual
dispensers in suites of rooms is
2.0 liters
(Joint Commission)
4/22/2011
The maximum individual
dispenser fluid capacity is 1.2
liters for dispensers in rooms,
corridors, and areas open to
corridors.
(19.3.2.6(2a))
The maximum individual dispenser
fluid capacity is 1.2 liters for
dispensers in rooms, corridors, and
areas open to corridors.
(19.3.2.6(2a))
The maximum individual dispensers
The maximum individual
dispensers in suites of rooms is
in suites of rooms is 2.0 liters
2.0 liters
(19.3.2.6(2b))
(19.3.2.6(2b))
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Cooking Facilities
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Residential cooking equipment
used for food warming or limited
cooking not required to be
protected as a hazardous area.
(19.3.2.5.2)
Where protected in accordance with
9.2.3 cooking equipment area shall
not be considered hazardous.
Should be separated from corridor.
(19.3.2.5.5)
Within a smoke compartment
cooking equipment used to serve 30
or fewer persons may be:
- Located in a space not a sleeping
room separated from adjoining
areas by partitions complying with
19.2.6.2 - 19.3.6.5 and complies with
1 through 10 listed below.
- Located and permitted to be open
to a corridor provided that 1
through 11 are met.
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1) portion of healthcare facility
served by cooking facility is limited
to 30 beds and separated from other
portions of the facility by a smoke
barrier.
2) cooktop or range is equipped
with a range hood with a minimum
width equal to width of cooking
surface with grease baffles or other
grease collecting and clean out
capability.
3) Hood systems provided with a
minimum airflow of 500 cfm
4) hood systems that are no ducted
to the exterior additionaly have a
charcoal filter to remove smoke and
odor.
5) cooktop or range is protected
with a fire suppression system
listed in accordance with UL 300
and meets all requirements of UL
300A. Should be provided with a
manual release
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extinguishing system in accordance
with NFPA 96 and an interlock to
turn off all fuel sources and
electrical power when suppression
system is activated.
6) Solid fuel for the use of cooking
is not permitted
7) Deep fat frying is not permitted
8) Portable fire extinguishers shall
be provided in all kitchen areas
9) A locked switch, or located
within a restricted location, shall be
provided that can deactivate the
cooking equipment whenever
kitchen is not under staff
supervision, can be set on a timer
that deactivates cooking equipment
regardless of staff action. Timer
shall not exceed 120 minutes.
10) Procedures for the use,
inspection, testing, and
maintenance of cooking equipment
shall be in accordance with NFPA
96 and manufacturer's instructions.
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11) Not less than two AC-powered
photoelectrick smoke alarms to be
provided, interconnected, equipped
with a silence feature and in
accordance with NFPA 72. To be
located not closer than 20ft from
cooking equipment. No smoke
detector shall be located less than
20 ft from cooking equipment.
(18.3.2.5.2)
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Code Category
243
Component / Requirement
2009 Edition International Fire
Code
2000 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Fireplaces
244
245
Solid fuel burning fireplaces are
permitted in areas other than
patient sleeping areas provided
criteria a through c of 19.5.2.3 (3) is
met and an electrically supervised
carbon monoxide detection system
in accordance with Section 9.8 is
provided within the room.
(19.5.2.3)
Fire Service Features
246
247
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Vent gas fireplaces are permitted in
smoke compartments containing
sleeping areas provided that:
1) all devices are installed,
maintained, and used in accordance
with 9.2.2
2) No direct device is located within
a patient sleeping room
3) Smoke compartment where
fireplace is located is protected by
an approved supervised automatic
sprinkler system with listed quickresponse or residential sprinklers.
4) Direct vent fireplace includes a
sealed glass fron with a wire mesh
panel or screen.
5) controls for direct vent fireplace
are locked or located within
restricted area.
6) electrically supervised carbon
monoxide detection in accordance
with Section 9.8 provided in room
fireplace is present.
(18.5.2.3)
Access to Roof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Performance Requirements
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Exterior Walls
248
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2009 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
2012 Edition NFPA 101 LSC
Wind, Snow, Seismic & Dead
Loads on Glass
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
251
Safety Glazing
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
252
Glass In Handrails & Guards
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
254
Construction must be
noncombustible.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
255
Fire Barriers between pedestrian
walkways
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Code Category
249
Glass & Glazing
250
253
Component / Requirement
Pedestrian Walkways and
Tunnels
256
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
257
Public Way
N/A
Every smokeproof enclosure
shall discharge into a public
way
(7.2.3.5)
Every smokeproof enclosure
shall discharge into a public
way
(7.2.3.5)
Every smokeproof enclosure shall
discharge into a public way
(7.2.3.5)
258
Egress
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
259
Width
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
260
Exit Access Travel Distance
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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