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Int_rn[tion[l Fir_ Co^_
Up^[t_
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Washington Assn. Of Building Officials
Education Institute
March 24, 2016
Intro^u]tions
Venue Briefing
Instructor Introduction and Expectations
Student Introductions and Expectations
 Name
 Title
 Agency
 1 expectation of class
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Cours_ Intro^u]tion
Course is based on the changes between the 2012
and 2015 editions of the International Fire Code
Includes only a portion of the total changes
Changes highlighted are considered significant
due to the frequency of application, special
significance, or change in application
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Cours_ Intro^u]tion
Code changes are presented in legislative format
Deleted language is denoted by a strikethrough
Added language is denoted by an underline
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P[rt 1- @^ministr[tion
www.nefmnow.org
Part 1 includes scope, administrative provisions
and definitions
Operational and construction permit provisions
are included in Section 105
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Ch[pt_r 1- S]op_ [n^
@^ministr[tion
Sets forth requirements for adoption, application,
enforcement, and administration of the IFC
Establishes requirements for construction and
operational permits, inspections and fees, and
enforcement provisions
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
105.1.4 Emergency Repairs.
“Where equipment replacement and repairs must be
performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the next working
business day to the fire code official.”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
Section. 105.1.4 Repairs
“Application or notice to the fire code official is not
required for ordinary repairs to structures, equipment,
or systems. Such repairs shall not include the cutting
away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the
removal or change of any required means of egress or
rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the
egress requirements; nor shall any repairs include the
addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of
any sandpiope, fire alarm system or other work
affecting fire protection or life safety.”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
105.1.6 Annual Permit
“Instead of an individual construction permit for each
alteration to an already approved system or equipment
installation, the fire code official is authorized to issue
an annual permit upon application therefor to any
person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or
more qualified tradespersons in the building, structure
or on the premises owned and operated by the
applicant for the permit”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
105.1.6.1 Annual permit records.
“The person to whom an annual permit is issued shall
keep a detailed record of alterations made under such
annual permit. The fire code official shall have access
to such records at all times or such records shall be
filed with the fire code official as designated.”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
105.6.4 Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage
dispensing applications.
“ An operational permit is required for carbon dioxide
systems used in beverage dispensing applications
having more than 100 pounds of carbon dioxide”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
105.7.9 Gates and barricades across fire apparatus
access roads.
“A construction permit is required for the installation of
or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire
apparatus access road”
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S_]tion 105 - P_rmits
Maintenance performed in accordance with this
code is not considered to be a modification and
does not require a permit
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S_]tion 107 - M[int_n[n]_
107.3 Recordkeeping.
“A record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing, and
other operations and maintenance shall be maintained
on the premises or other approved location for not less
than 3 years, or a different period of time where
specified in this code or referenced standards. Records
shall be made available for inspection by the fire code
official, and a copy of the records shall be provided to
the fire code official upon request.
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The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form
and format of such recordkeeping. The fire code official
is authorized to require that certain required records be
filed with the fire code official”
Ch[pt_r 2- D_finitions
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Definitions added for:
 Automatic Water Mist System
 Change of Occupancy
 Commercial Motor Vehicle
 Common Use
 Emergency Power System
 Gaseous Hydrogen System
 Plenum
 Standby Power System
 Group I-1 and I-2, Conditions 1 and 2
 Private Garage
 Temporary Stage Canopies
 Combustible Gas Detector
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P[rt 2- G_n_r[l S[f_ty
Provisions
Chapter 3 includes General Requirements
Chapter 4 includes Emergency Planning and
Preparedness
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http://www.lse.ac.uk/
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Ch[pt_r 3- G_n_r[l
r_quir_m_nts
Contains requirements for:
 combustible waste materials,
 control of ignition sources,
 open flames and recreational fires,
 use of smoking materials.
 protection from vehicle impact to prevent the
release of hazardous materials
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S_]tion 312.3 - V_hi]l_
Imp[]t Prot_]tion
Authorizes the code official to approve barriers
other than posts.
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S_]tion 312.3 - V_hi]l_
Imp[]t Prot_]tion
312.3 Other Barriers.
Physical barriers shall be a minimum of 36” (914 mm) in
height and shall resist a force of 12,000 pounds (53,375
N) applied 36 inches (914 mm) above the adjacent
ground surface.
Barriers other than posts specified in Section
312.2 that are designed to resist, deflect or visually
deter vehicle impact commensurate with an anticipated
impact scenario shall be permitted when approved.”
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S_]tion 315.6 - Stor[g_ in
Pl_nums (R_f. 605.12)
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Change prohibits storage in
air-handling plenums.
Abandoned material and
wires/cables must be
removed from plenums.
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S_]tion 315.6 - Stor[g_ in
Pl_nums (R_f. 605.12)
“315.6 Storage in Plenums. Storage shall not be
permitted in plenums. Abandoned material in
plenums shall be deemed to be storage and shall
be removed. Where located in plenums, the
accessible portion of abandoned cables in
plenums that are not identified for future use with
a tag shall be deemed storage and shall be
removed.”
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Ch[pt_r 4 – Em_rg_n]y
Pl[nning [n^ Pr_p[r_^n_ss
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Based on occupancy, use, special hazards
Contains requirements for emergency planning
and preparedness for facilities
Includes fire safety, evacuation, and lock-down
plans
Prescribes requirements for drills
Section 407 addresses Hazard Communication
including:
 Safety Data Sheets
 Material identification and markings
 Training
 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements
 Hazardous Materials Management Plan
 Facility closure plans
S_]tion 403 – Em_rg_n]y
Pr_p[r_^n_ss R_quir_m_nts
Section revised and updated extensively
Many portions relocated to consolidate all
emergency preparedness requirements in one
section
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S_]tion 403.1 - G_n_r[l
www.fema.gov
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Requires occupancies to:
 Comply with Emergency Preparedness
requirements
 Conduct evacuation drills and employee
training when fire safety and evacuation plans
are required
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S_]tion 403.1 - G_n_r[l
“403.1 General. In addition to the requirements of
Section 401, occupancies, uses and outdoor
locations shall comply with the emergency
preparedness requirements set forth in Sections
403.2 through 403.12.3.3. Where a fire safety and
evacuation plan is required by Sections 403.2
through 403.11.4, evacuation drills shall be in
accordance with Section 405 and employee
training shall be in accordance with Section 406.”
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S_]tion 403.2 - Group @
O]]up[n]i_s
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Requires approved fire safety and evacuation
plans
Excepts occupancies used exclusively for
religious worship with occupant load less than
2000
S_]tion 403.2 - Group @
O]]up[n]i_s
“403.2 Group A Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group A occupancies, other than those
occupancies used exclusively for purposes of
religious worship with an occupant load of less
than 2,000, and for buildings containing both a
Group A occupancy and an atrium. Group A
occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.2.1
through 403.2.4.”
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S_]tion 403 – @^^ition[l
R_quir_m_nts
Provides pointers to:
 Fire Watch Personnel
(403.2.3)
 Crowd Managers
(403.12.3)
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Ambulatory Care
Facilities (ACF’s) (403.3.1403.3.3, 401 and 404-406)
www.bdcnetwork.com
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S_]tion 403.3.1 – @CF Fir_
Ev[]u[tion Pl[n
“403.3.1 Fire Evacuation Plan. The fire safety and
evacuation plan required by Section 404 shall
include a description of special staff actions. This
shall include procedures for stabilizing patients in
a defend-in-place response, staged evacuation, or
full evacuation in conjunction with the entire
building if part of a multitenant facility.”
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S_]tion 403.3.2 @CF Fir_
S[f_ty Pl[n
Requires plan to be maintained on site at all times
Prescribes additional plan contents for Ambulatory
Care Facilities
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S_]tion 403.3.2 @CF Fir_
S[f_ty Pl[n
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“403.3.2 Fire Safety Plan. A copy of the plan shall
be maintained at the facility at all times. Plan shall
include all of the following in addition to the
requirements of Section 404:
 Locations of patients who are rendered
incapable of self-preservation
 Maximum number of patients rendered
incapable of self-preservation
 Area and extent of each ambulatory care
facility
 Location of adjacent smoke compartments or
refute areas, where required
 Path of travel to adjacent smoke compartments
 Location of any special locking, delayed egess
or access control arrangements”
S_]tion 403.3.3 - @CF
St[ff Tr[ining
“Employees
shall
be
periodically instructed and
kept informed of their duties
and responsibilities under the
plan. Records of instruction
shall be maintained. Such
instruction shall be reviewed
by the staff not less than every
two months. A copy of the plan
shall be readily available at all
times within the facility.”
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S_]tion 403.3.4 @CF
Em_rg_n]y Ev[]u[tion
Drills
“Emergency evacuation drills shall comply with
Section 405. Emergency evacuation drills shall be
conducted not less than four times per year.
Exception: The movement of patients to safe
areas or to the exterior of the building is not
required.”
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
“403.4 Group B Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
buildings containing a Group B occupancy where
the Group B occupancy has an occupant load of
500 or more persons or more than 100 persons
above or below the lowest level of exit discharge
and for buildings having an ambulatory care
facility.”
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
“403.5 Group E Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group E occupancies and for buildings containing
both a Group E occupancy and an atrium. Group E
occupancies shall also comply with Sections
403.5.1 through 403.5.3”



403.5.1 – First emergency evacuation drill
403.5.2 – Time of day
403.5.3 – Assembly Points
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
“Group F Occupancies. An approved fire safety
and evacuation plan in accordance with Section
404 shall be prepared and maintained for buildings
containing a Group F occupancy where the Group
F occupancy has an occupant load of 500 or more
persons or more than 100 persons above or below
the lowest level of exit discharge.”
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s

“403.7 Group H Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group H occupancies.”
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
“403.8 Group I Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group I occupancies. Group I occupancies shall
also comply with Sections 403.8.1 through
403.8.3.”
 403.8.1 – Group I-1 Occupancies
 403.8.2 – Group I-2 Occupancies
 403.8.3 – Group I-3 Occupancies
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
“403.9 Group M Occupancies. An approved fire
safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
buildings containing a Group M occupancy, where
the Group M occupancy has an occupant load of
500 or more persons or more than 100 persons
above or below the lowest level of exit discharge,
and for buildings containing both a Group M
occupancy and an atrium.”
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Group R
O]]up[n]i_s
“403.10.1 Group R-1 Occupancies. An approved
fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group R-1 occupancies. Group R-1 occupancies
shall comply with sections 403.10.1.1 through
403.10.1.3.”



403.10.1.1 – Evacuation Diagrams
403.10.1.2 – Emergency Duties
403.10.1.3 – Fire safety and evacuation
instructions
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Group R
O]]up[n]i_s
“403.10.2 Group R-2
Occupancies. Group R-2
Occupancies shall comply
with Sections 403.10.2.1
through 403.10.2.3.”
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403.10.2.1 – College and
university buildings
403.10.2.2 – Emergency
guide
403.10.2.3 – Evacuation
diagrams for dormitories
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Fir_ S[f_ty [n^ Ev[]u[tion
Pl[ns – Group R
O]]up[n]i_s
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“403.10.3 Group R-4 occupancies. An approved
fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for
Group R-4 occupancies. Group R-4 occupancies
shall comply with Sections 403.10.3.1 through
403.10.3.6”
 403.10.3.1 – Fire safety and evacuation plan
 403.10.3.2 – Employee training
 403.10.3.3 – Resident training
 403.10.3.4 – Drill frequency
 403.10.3.5 – Drill times
 403.10.3.6 – Resident participation in drills
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P[rt 3 – Buil^ing [n^
Equipm_nt D_sign F_[tur_s
Part 3 contains requirements providing firefighters
with a means of accessing a building and
establishing a fire protection water supply for that
building.

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



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Chapter 5 contains requirements for fire service features
Chapter 6 has requirements for building systems
including elevators and emergency power
Chapter 7 addresses fire resistant rated construction
Chapter 8 establishes requirements for interior finish,
decorative materials and furnishings
Chapter 9 addresses fire protection systems
Chapter 10 contains requirements for means of egress
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing
Buildings
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Ch[pt_r 5 – Fir_
S_rvi]_ F_[tur_s
“503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have
the authority to require an increase in the
minimum access widths or permit modifications to
the required access widths where they are
inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where
necessary to meet the public safety objectives of
the jurisdiction.”
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Ch[pt_r 5 – Fir_
S_rvi]_ F_[tur_s
505.1 Address Identification new
text added:
“Where required by the fire code
official, address identification
shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate
emergency response.”
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Ch[pt_r 6 – Buil^ing
S_rvi]_s [n^ Syst_ms
www.technovator.com.sg
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Chapter provides requirements for building systems
such as:
 Elevators
 Standby/Emergency Power
 Stationary battery
 Refrigeration
S_]tion 604.1 Em_rg_n]y [n^
St[n^\y Pow_r Syst_ms
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Section added to incorporate requirements from the
IBC
Includes requirements for:
 Installation (pointer to IBC and NFPA 70, 110,
111)
 Load transfer timing:
• Emergency power – 10 sec.
• Standby power – 60 sec.
 Load Duration – 2 hrs.
 Uninterruptible power source
 Interchangeability
• Emergency power – 10 sec.
• Standby power – 60 sec.
S_]tion 604.2.6/
IBC 407.10
Emergency and Standby Power Systems in Group
I-2 Occupancies
Provides path to IBC for essential electrical
systems in I-2 occupancies
“604.2.6 Group I-2 Occupancies. Essential
electrical systems for Group I-2 occupancies
shall be in accordance with Section 407.10 of
the International Building Code.”
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IBC “407.10 Electrical Systems. In Group I-2
occupancies, the essential electrical system for
electrical components, equipment and systems
shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 27 and NFPA 99”
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S_]tion 605.11 Sol[r
Photovolt[i] (PV) Pow_r
Syst_ms

Section reformatted to clarify requirements and
improve coordination with IBC and NFPA 70

Requirements for one- and two-family dwellings
included in the IRC

Exception 2 to Section 605.11.1: Requirements for
spacing from hips, valleys, eaves, and ridges do
not apply where the fire chief decides that the fire
department will not conduct rooftop operations.
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S_]tion 605.11 Sol[r
Photovolt[i] (PV) Pow_r
Syst_ms
www.pv‐magazine.com
605.11.1.3.3 revised to clarify requirements for
access to and around smoke and heat vents
605.11.2 revised to eliminate the reference to
requirements of 605.11
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Changes are summarized in the following
crosswalk
Sol[r PV Syst_ms Cross-w[lk
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S_]tion 605.12 - @\[n^on_^
Wiring in Pl_nums
“605.12 Abandoned Wiring in Plenums. Accessible
portions of abandoned cables in air handling
plenums shall be removed. Cables that are unused
and have not been tagged for future use shall be
considered abandoned.”
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S_]tion 606.12 Pr_ssur_
R_li_f D_vi]_s for M_]h.
R_frig_r[tion
Revisions clarify code requirements and add
references to two new International Institute of
Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) and 1 American
Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers,
Inc. (ASHRAE)
606.12.1.1 Ammonia Refrigeration. Refrigeration
systems using ammonia refrigerant and the
buildings in which such systems are installed shall
comply with IIAR-2 for system design and IIAR-7
for operating procedures.
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S_]tion 606.12.2 Fusi\l_
Plugs [n^ Ruptur_
M_m\_rs

Covers measures to prevent obstruction of the
pipe.

606.12.2 Fusible Plugs and Rupture Members.
Discharge piping and devices connected to the
discharge side of a fusible plug or rupture member
shall have provisions to prevent plugging the pipe
in the event the fusible plug or rupture member
functions.
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Fl[mm[\l_, Toxi] [n^
Highly Toxi] R_frig_r[nts
Section 606.12.3 Flammable Refrigerants requires
systems with more than 6.6 pounds (3 kg) of
flammable refrigerants with densities equal to or
greater than air to discharge through an approved
treatment system.
Section 606.12.4 Toxic and Highly Toxic
Refrigerants requires that systems with more than
6.6 (3 kg) shall discharge to the atmosphere only
through an approved treatment system …or flaring
system…
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@mmoni[ R_frig_r[nts
Section 606.12.5 Ammonia Refrigerant. Systems
containing more than 6.6 pounds (3 kg) of
ammonia refrigerant shall discharge vapor to the
atmosphere in accordance with one of the
following methods:
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606.12.5 @mmoni[
R_frig_r[nts
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Methods:
1. Directly to atmosphere when the fire code
official determines, on review of an engineering
analysis prepared in accordance with Section
104.7.2, that a fire, health or environmental
hazard would not result from atmospheric
discharge of ammonia.
2. Through an approved treatment system in
accordance with Section 606.12.6
3. Through a flaring system in accordance with
606.12.7
4. Through an approved ammonia diffusion system
in accordance with 606.12.8
5. By other approved means
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Prot_]tion of El_v[tors
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Section 607.6 Water Protection for Hoistway
Enclosures. Methods to prevent water from
infiltrating into a hoistway enclosure required by
Section 3007.4 and Section 3008.4 of the
International Building Code shall be maintained.
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Comm_r]i[l Cooking
@ppli[n]_s
Type I exhaust hoods are not required over electric
cooking appliances when the appliances produce
minimal amounts of grease laden vapors.
 Appliances must be tested in accordance with
the method used in UL 710B
 Does not require a UL listing/label just that it
pass the test prescribed
IMC will still require a Type II hood with no
requirement for an extinguishing system.
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S_]tion 609.2 Ex]_ption
Section 609.2
Exception: A Type I hood shall
not be required for an electric
cooking appliance where an
approved testing agency
provides documentation
that the appliance effluent
contains 5 mb/m3 or less of
grease when tested at an
exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm
(0.236 m3 /in accordance with
UL 710B (Standard for
Recirculating Systems)
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S_]tion 609.3.3.2 Insp_]tion
[n^ Cl_[ning of Kit]h_n
Exh[ust Hoo^s
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New referenced standard ANSI/International
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)
C10
New Section “609.3.3.3.1 Tags. Where a
commercial kitchen hood or duct
system is inspected, a tag
containing the service provider
name, address, telephone
number, and date of service shall
be provided in a conspicuous
location. Prior tags shall be
covered or removed.”
www.pyebarkerfiresafety.com
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Int_rn[tion[l Kit]h_n
Exh[ust Cl_[ning
@sso]i[tion (IKEC@) D_pth
G[ug_ Com\
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S_]tion 609.4 G[s
@ppli[n]_ Conn_]tors
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Requires listed flexible
connectors between fixed
fuel piping and appliances
that are intended to be
moved for cleaning
Added to IFC from IFGC to
allow fire code official to
inspect the installations
and enforce provisions in
retrofit situations
Restraining device required
for appliances on casters
to reduce strain on fittings
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S_]tion 609.4 @ppli[n]_
Conn_]tors
“609.4 Appliance Connection to Building Piping.
Gas fired commercial cooking appliances installed
on casters and appliances that are moved for
cleaning and sanitation purposes shall be
connected to the piping system with an appliance
connector listed as complying with ANSI Z21.69.
The commercial cooking appliance connector
installation shall be configured in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Movement of appliances with casters shall be
limited by a restraining device installed in
accordance with the connector and appliance
manufacturers instructions.”
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New Section 611 Hyperbaric Facilities
 “611.1 General. Hyperbaric facilities shall be
inspected, tested and maintained in
accordance with NFPA 99.
 611.2 Records. Records shall be maintained
of all testing and repairs conducted on the
hyperbaric chamber and associated devices
and equipment. Records shall be available to
the fire code official.”
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S_]tion 807 D_]or[tiv_
M[t_ri[ls oth_r th[n
D_]or[tiv_ V_g_t[tion
www.medium.com
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Requirements provided for new and existing
buildings
Section reorganized and clarified.
Now includes provisions for artwork, curtains,
draperies, fabric hangings, and similar decorations
Specific requirements provided based on
occupancy, use and type of material
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S_]tion 807 D_]or[tiv_
M[t_ri[ls oth_r th[n
D_]or[tiv_ V_g_t[tion
807.2 Limitations. The following requirements shall
apply to all occupancies;
1. Furnishings or decorative materials of an
explosive or highly flammable character shall
not be used.
2. Fire-retardant coatings in existing buildings
shall be maintained so as to retain the
effectiveness of the treatment under service
conditions encountered in actual use.
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S_]tion 807 D_]or[tiv_
M[t_ri[ls oth_r th[n
D_]or[tiv_ V_g_t[tion
807.2 Limitations. The following requirements shall
apply to all occupancies;
3. Furnishings or other objects shall not be placed to
obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom or
visibility thereof
4. The permissible amount of noncombustible
decorative materials shall not be limited
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S_]tion 807.3 Com\usti\l_
D_]or[tiv_ M[t_ri[ls
In occupancies other than I-3, curtains, draperies,
fabric hangings and similar materials are limited to
10 percent of the wall or ceiling space to which
they are attached
 Exception 1 increases to 75 percent in
Group A auditoriums protected with
sprinklers
 Exception 2 increases to 50 percent in group
R-2 dormitories with sprinklers
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 Exception 3 specifies fabric partitions
suspended from the ceiling of group B or M
occupancies that comply with NFPA 701 or
NFPA 289 are not limited
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S_]tion 807.3 Com\usti\l_
D_]or[tiv_ M[t_ri[ls
Fixed or moveable walls and partitions, paneling,
wall pads, and crash pads are regulated as interior
finish not combustible decorative materials
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S_]tion 807.5.2 Group E
New Section 807.5.2.2 allows artwork and teaching
materials in corridors if not more than 20 percent
of the wall area.
New Section 807.5.2.3 allows artwork and teaching
materials in classrooms if not more than 50
percent of the specific wall area to which they are
attached.
Clothing and personal effects storage in corridors
and lobbies requirements of 807.5.2.1 remain the
same
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S_]tion 807.5.3 Group
I-1
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16 or more persons, excluding staff
Reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised
environment and receive custodial care
Include alcohol and drug centers, assisted living
facilities, congregate care facilities, group homes,
halfway houses, residential board and care
facilities, residential board and custodial care
facilities, social rehabilitation facilities
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807.5.3 Group
I-1
Condition 1. Includes buildings in which all persons
receiving custodial care who, without any assistance,
are capable of responding to an emergency situation
to complete building evacuation
Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include
buildings in which there are any persons receiving
custodial care who require limited verbal or physical
assistance while responding to an emergency situation
to complete building evacuation
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807.5.3 Group
I-1
Six to 16 persons receiving custodial care. A facility
housing not fewer than six and not more than 16
persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as
Group R-4
Five or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A
facility with fire or fewer persons receiving custodial
care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply
with the International Residential Code provided an
automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance
with the IRC.
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807.5.3 Group
I-2
Include buildings used for medical care on a 24hour basis for more than five persons who are not
capable of self preservation.
The group includes foster care facilities,
detoxification facilities, hospitals, nursing homes,
psychiatric hospitals.
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Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include
facilities that provide nursing and medical care but do
not provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or inpatient stabilization units for psychiatric or
detoxification, including but not limited to nursing
homes and foster care facilities.
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S_]tion 807.5.3 Group
I-2
Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include
facilities that provide nursing and medical care and
could provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or
inpatient stabilization units for psychiatric or
detoxification, including but not limited to hospitals.
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Five or fewer persons receiving medical care. A
facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical
care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply
with the International Residential Code provided an
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the IRC
is installed.
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807.5.3.1 Group I-1 [n^
I-2 Con^ition 1
Limits the amount of combustible decorative
materials in sleeping and dwelling units of
sprinkled buildings to 50 percent of the wall space
based on the wall its attached to.
Allowance based on NFPA 13 sprinkler design
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S_]tion 807.5.3.2 Group I-1
[n^ I-2 Con^ition 1 ]ommon
[r_[s
In sprinkled I-1 and I-2, Condition 1 occupancies,
outside of sleeping and dwelling units the quantity
of decorative materials shall not exceed 30%
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S_]tion 807.5.3.3, 3.4
Group I-2 Con^ition 2
In sprinkled I-2, Condition 2 occupancies,
combustible decorative materials are limited to 30
percent of the wall space
In non-sprinkled I-2, Condition 2 occupancies,
quantities shall not create a hazard with respect to
fire development or spread
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S_]tion 807.5.5 I-4
O]]up[n]i_s

In corridors, artwork and teaching materials are
limited to 20 percent of the wall space

In classrooms the limit is 50 percent
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S_]tion 807.5.6 Group
R-2 Dormitori_s
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In sleeping and dwelling units the allowable
quantity of combustible decorative materials shall
not create a hazard with regard to fire development
and fire spread.
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S_]tion 901.4.1 R_quir_^
Fir_ Prot_]tion Syst_ms
“901.4.1 Required Fire Protection Systems. Fire
protection systems required by this code or the
International Building Code shall be installed,
repaired, operated, tested, and maintained in
accordance with this code. A fire protection system for
which a design option, exception, or reduction to the
provisions of this code or the International Building
Code has been granted shall be considered to be a
required system.”
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S_]tion 901.8.2 R_mov[l of
Existing O]]up[nt-Us_ Hos_
Lin_s
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901.8.2 Removal of Existing Occupant-Use Hose
Lines. The fire code official is authorized to permit the
removal of existing occupant-use hose lines where all
of the following conditions exist:
1. Installation is not required
by this code or the International
Building Code
2. The hose line will not be utilized
by trained personnel or the fire
department
3. The remaining outlets are
compatible with local fire
department fittings
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S_]tion 903.2.1 Fir_
Sprinkl_rs in Group @
O]]up[n]i_s
When fire sprinklers are required in a Group A
occupancy located on a story other than the
level of exit discharge. Fire sprinklers must be
installed on all stories leading to all levels of exit
discharge that are used by the Group A
occupancy.
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903.2.1 Fir_ Sprinkl_rs
in Group @ O]]up[n]i_s
Group A-X “An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for fire areas containing
Group A-X occupancies and intervening
floors of the building where one of the
following conditions exists:
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903.2.1 Fir_ Sprinkl_rs
in Group @ O]]up[n]i_s
Group A-1.
 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level
of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
 The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
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Group A-2.
 The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
 The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level
of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
903.2.1 Fir_ Sprinkl_rs
in Group @ O]]up[n]i_s
Group A-3.
 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level
of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Group A-4.
 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
 The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
 The fire area is located on a floor other than a level
of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
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903.2.1 Fir_ Sprinkl_rs in
Group @ O]]up[n]i_s
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S_]tion 903.2.1.6 @ss_m\ly
O]]up[n]i_s on Roofs
Sprinklers now required on all floors between the roof
and the levels of exit discharge when rooftop uses
have occupant loads exceeding 100 for Group A-2 and
300 for other Group A occupancies.
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903.2.1.6 @ss_m\ly
O]]up[n]i_s on Roofs
903.2.1.6 Assembly Occupancies on Roofs. Where
an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy with
an occupant load exceeding 100 for Group A-2,
and 300 for other Group A occupancies, all floors
between the occupied roof and the level of exit
discharge shall be equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 of 903.3.1.2.
Exception: Open parking garages of Type I or
Type II construction.
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S_]tion 903.2.1.7 Multipl_
Group @ Fir_ @r_[s
When multiple Group A
fire areas share means
of egress, a sprinkler
system is required
where the combined
occupant load of
Group A fire areas is
300 or more.
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903.2.1.7 Multipl_ Group
@ Fir_ @r_[s
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903.2.1.7 Multiple Fire
Areas. An automatic
sprinkler system shall
be provided where
multiple fire areas of
Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or
A-4 occupancies share
exit or access
components and the
combined occupant
load of these fire areas
is 300 or more.
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S_]tion 903.2.9 Comm_r]i[l
Motor V_hi]l_s – Fir_
Sprinkl_r R_quir_m_nts.
Change clarifies what is
considered a
“commercial motor
vehicle” and inserts this
phrase in place of
“commercial trucks or
buses” throughout the
code.
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903.2.9 Comm_r]i[l Motor
V_hi]l_s – Fir_ Sprinkl_r
R_quir_m_nts.
New Definition in Section 202:
Commercial Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle used to
transport passengers or property where the motor
vehicle:
1. Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000
pounds or more; or
2. Is designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver.
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S_]tion 903.2.11.3 Buil^ings
55 F__t or Mor_ in H_ight
– Sprinkl_rs R_quir_^
Section revised to
correlate with IBC:
 Clarify how the height
of a building is
measured
 Deletes exception for
airport control towers
with occupied floor
35 feet or more above
lowest level of fire
department access.
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903.2.11.3 Buil^ings 55 F__t
or Mor_ in H_ight –
Sprinkl_rs R_quir_^
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S_]tion 903.3.1.1.1 Sprinkl_r
Ex_mpt Lo][tions
Change correlates IFC with ASME A17.1/CSA B4407 for requirements for “Machine Room-Less”
(MRLs) Elevators
Expands exemption to include control rooms and
spaces for occupant evacuation elevators.
Adds control room/space reference and
requirements to area smoke detection
requirements.
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S_]tion 903.3.1.1.2 Ex_mpt
Lo][tions - B[throoms
Addition provides
criteria for omission of
sprinklers in bathrooms
in specific Group R
occupancies
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903.3.1.1.2 Ex_mpt
Lo][tions - B[throoms

903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. In Group R occupancies,
other than Group R-4 occupancies, sprinklers shall not
be required in bathrooms that do not exceed 55 square
feet (5 m2 ) in area and are located within individual
dwelling units or sleeping units, provided that walls
and ceilings, including walls and ceilings behind a
shower enclosure or tub, are of noncombustible or
limited-combustible materials with a 15-minute thermal
barrier rating.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R
Syst_ms



Change correlates the height limitations of Group
R occupancies with the scope of NFPA 13R.
Maximum of four stories in height; and
Maximum of 60 feet in height above grade plane.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R
Syst_ms

903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems. Automatic
sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and
including four stories in height above grade plane in
buildings not exceeding 60 feet (18,288 mm) in height
above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R.
The number of stories of Group R occupancies
constructed in accordance with Section 510.2 and
510.4 of the International Building Code shall be
measured from the horizontal assembly creating
separate buildings.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R
Syst_ms
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S_]tion 903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R
Op_n En^_^ Corri^ors
Addition clarifies that sprinkler coverage is required in
open-ended corridors (breezeways) when a 13R
system is used. Requirement exceeds the NFPA
standard!
Companion change in 1027.6 clarifies separation
requirements for open-ended corridors
Companion change in 1104.22 correlates requirement
for existing buildings by deleting exception 1. Deletes
requirement for retrofit in existing buildings.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R Op_n
En^_^ Corri^ors
Section 202 General Definitions:
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Open Ended Corridor. An
Interior corridor that is
open on each end, and
connects to an exterior
stairway or ramp at each
end with no intervening
doors or separation from
the corridor.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R Op_n
En^_^ Corri^ors
903.3.1.2.2 Open-Ended Corridors. Sprinkler
protection shall be provided in open-ended corridors
and associated exterior stairways and ramps as
specified in Section 1027.6, Exception 3
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R Op_n
En^_^ Corri^ors
1027.6 Exterior Stairway and Ramp Protection.
Exterior exit stairways and ramps shall be separated
from the interior of the building as required in Section
1022.7 1023.2. Openings shall be limited to those
necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces.
Where a vertical plane projecting from the edge of an
exterior stairway or ramp and landings is exposed by
other parts of the building at an angle of less than 180
degrees (3.14 rad), the exterior wall shall be rated in
accordance with Section 1023.7.
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R Op_n
En^_^ Corri^ors
1104.21 1104.22 Exterior Stairway Protection.
Exterior exit stairways shall be separated from the
interior of the building as required in Section 1027.6.
Openings shall be limited to those necessary for
egress from normally occupied spaces.
Exception 4. Separation from the interior of the
building is not required for exterior stairways
connected to open-ended corridors, provided that:
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903.3.1.2 NFP@ 13R Op_n
En^_^ Corri^ors
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4.1 The building, including corridors and stairways, is
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Sec. 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
4.1 The open ended corridors comply with Section
1020.
4.2The Open ended corridors are connected on each
end to an exterior exit stairway complying with Section
1027.
4.3 At any location in an open ended corridor where a
change of direction exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad.)
occurs, a clear opening of not less than 35 square feet
(3 m2 ) or an exterior stairway shall be provided.
Where clear openings are provided, they shall be
located so as to minimize the accumulation of smoke
or toxic gases.
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S_]tion 903.3.8 Limit_^
@r_[ Sprinkl_r Syst_ms
Modification replaces
existing section 903.3.5.1.1
Limited area systems may
be supplied from the
domestic water system
Change intended to
eliminate the potential for
multiple limited area
systems in a single fire area
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903.3.8 Limit_^ @r_[
Sprinkl_r Syst_ms
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Criteria for limited area sprinkler systems:
 The number of heads shall not exceed 6 within a
fire area.
 Only allowed in areas classified in NFPA 13 as
Light Hazard or Ordinary Hazard Group 1.
 Water supplied from wet standpipe system if
available.
 May come from domestic system if capable of
simultaneously supplying both domestic and
system demands.
 No control valves may be installed unless of an
approved indicating type that is supervised or
secured open.
 Hydraulic calculations required to prove supply and
design are adequate to meet sprinkler demand
S_]tion 904.2, 904.11
@utom[ti] W[t_r Mist
Syst_ms
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Incorporates water mist systems as a limited
alternative to fire sprinkler protection.
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Systems most commonly used for special hazard
applications like computer room subfloors, machinery
spaces, etc.
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904.2, 904.11 @utom[ti]
W[t_r Mist Syst_ms
904.2 Where Required Permitted. Automatic fireextinguishing systems installed as an alternative to the
required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903
shall be approved by the fire code official. Automatic
fire-extinguishing systems shall not be considered
alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or
reductions allowed by other requirements of this code.
904.2.1 Restriction on Using Automatic Sprinkler
System Exceptions or Reductions. Automatic fireextinguishing systems shall not be considered
alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or
reductions allowed for automatic sprinkler systems or
by other requirements of this code.
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W[t_r Mist Syst_ms
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Section 202 Definition:
Automatic Water Mist System. A system consisting
of a water supply, a pressure source, and a distribution
piping system with attached nozzles, which, at or
above a minimum operating pressure, defined by its
listing, discharges water in fine droplets meeting the
requirements of NFPA 750 for the purpose of the
control, suppression or extinguishment of a fire. Such
systems include wet-pipe, drypipe and pre-action
types. The systems are designed as engineered,
preengineered, local-application or total flooding
systems.
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904.2, 904.11 @utom[ti]
W[t_r Mist Syst_ms
Section 904.11 requires:
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 Compliance with NFPA 750
 Automatic Activation
 Backflow protection for the potable water supply
in accordance with the IPC
 When secondary water supply is required for the
building secondary water supply is required for
the system
 Monitoring in accordance with Section 903.4.1
 Alarms in accordance with 903.4.2
 Floor control valves in accordance with Section
903.4.3
 Testing and maintenance in accordance with
Section 901.6
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S_]tion 904.13 Dom_sti]
Cooking Syst_ms in Group
I-2, Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
Change incorporates UL 300A as a referenced std.
Recognizes the new definition of Group I-2, Condition
1 occupancies and requirements from IBC Section
407.2
Provides requirements for protection of domestic
cooking equipment used in “de-centralized” kitchens
and small dining areas used for providing a familiar,
homelike space to promote memory.
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904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
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904.13 Domestic Cooking Systems in Group I-2
Condition 1. In Group I-2 Condition 1 occupancies
where cooking facilities are installed in accordance
with Section 407.2.6 of the International Building Code,
the domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop
or range shall be equipped with an automatic fireextinguishing system of a type recognized for
protection of domestic cooking equipment.
Preengineered automatic extinguishing systems shall
be tested in accordance with UL 300A and listed and
labeled for the intended application. The system shall
be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and
the manufacturer’s instructions.
904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
IBC Section 407.2.6 Nursing Home Cooking
Facilities provides
requirements allowing
cooking facilities with
domestic appliances
to be open to a corridor
when specific criteria
are met.
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904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
Criteria include:
 Number of care recipients housed in smoke
compartment is not greater than 30
 Number of care recipients served by the cooking
facility is not greater than 30.
 Only one cooking facility per smoke compartment.
 Domestic appliances limited to ovens, cooktops,
ranges, warmers, and microwaves.
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904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
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Criteria include:
 The corridor is clearly delineated by construction
or floor pattern, material or color.
 Space arranged so as not
to obstruct exit access.
 Domestic hood constructed
and installed in accordance
with the IMC required.
 Hood protected with UL
300A extinguishing system.
 Manual activation device for
system required.
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904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
Criteria include:
 Interlock required to shut off appliance upon
activation of suppression system.
 Shut-off for fuel or electrical power to equipment
provided in location accessible only to staff
 Timer provided that automatically deactivates
appliances after not more than 120 minutes.
 A portable fire extinguisher is installed in
accordance with IFC Section 906 within 30 feet
travel distance of the appliance.
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904.13 Dom_sti] Cooking
Syst_ms in Group I-2,
Con^ition 1 O]]up[n]i_s
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904.13 Domestic Cooking Systems in Group I-2
Condition 1. In Group I-2 Condition 1 occupancies
where cooking facilities are installed in accordance
with Section 407.2.6 of the International Building Code,
the domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop
or range shall be equipped with an automatic fireextinguishing system of a type recognized for
protection of domestic cooking equipment.
Preengineered automatic extinguishing systems shall
be tested in accordance with UL 300A and listed and
labeled for the intended application. The system shall
be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and
the manufacturer’s instructions.
S_]tion 907.1.2 Fir_ @l[rm
Shop Dr[wings – D_sign
@u^i\ility L_v_l I^_ntifi_^
Added requirement that the designer provide the
design minimum audibility level on the drawings.
Phrase “where applicable” added to charging
statement to clarify that all items may not be applicable
in every installation.
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907.1.2 Fir_ @l[rm Shop
Dr[wings – D_sign
@u^i\ility L_v_l I^_ntifi_^
907.1.2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawings. Shop drawings
for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review
and approval prior to system installation, and shall
include, but not be limited to, all of the following where
applicable to the system being installed:
Item number 4 added stating:
“Design minimum audibility level for occupant
notification.”
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907.1.2 Fir_ @l[rm Shop
Dr[wings – D_sign
@u^i\ility L_v_l I^_ntifi_^
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S_]tion 907.2.3 Group E
M[nu[l Fir_ @l[rm Syst_m
Modification raises the threshold occupant load for
manual fire alarm requirements from 30 to 50
Emergency voice/alarm communication system
requirement threshold raised to 100 occupants.
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907.2.3 Group E M[nu[l
Fir_ @l[rm Syst_m
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907.2.3 Group E. Exceptions:
 1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in
Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 30
50 or less
2. Emergency voice /alarm communication
systems meeting the requirements of Section
907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section
907.6 shall not be required in Group E
occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less,
provided that activation of the manual fire alarm
system initiates an approved occupant notification
signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
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S_]tion 907.2.6, 907.5.2.1,
907.5..2.3 @l[rm Syst_ms in
I-2 Con^ition 2 O]]up[n]i_s
Change to 907.2.6 ties the use of “private mode”
signaling under NFPA 72 to the fire safety and
evacuation plan.
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907.2.6 Group I. Exceptions:
 1. ….. and that travel distances the distances of
travel required in Section 907.4.2.1 are not
exceeded.
2. Occupant notification systems are not required
to be activated where private mode signaling
installed in accordance with NFPA 72 is approved
by the fire code official and staff evacuation
responsibilities are included in the fire safety and
evacuation plan required by Section 404.
S_]tion 907.2.6, 907.5.2.1,
907.5..2.3 @l[rm Syst_ms in
I-2 Con^ition 2 O]]up[n]i_s
Change to 907.5.2.1 allows use of private mode
audible alarms in critical care areas
907.5.2.1 Audible Alarms. Exceptions:
 1. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
allowed in lieu of audible alarm notification
appliances in critical care areas of Group I-2
occupancies. Audible alarm notification appliances
are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2
Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance
with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2.
Bower
Associates
S_]tion 907.2.6, 907.5.2.1,
907.5..2.3 @l[rm Syst_ms in
I-2 Con^ition 2 O]]up[n]i_s
Change to 907.5.2.1 allows use of private mode
audible alarms in critical care areas
Bower
907.5.2.1 Audible Alarms. Exceptions:
 2. A visible alarm notification appliance installed in
a nurses station or other continuously attended
staff location in a Group I-2 Condition 2 suite shall
be an acceptable alternative to the installation of
audible alarm notification appliances throughout
the suite in Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies that
are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception
2.
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S_]tion 907.2.6, 907.5.2.1,
907.5..2.3 @l[rm Syst_ms in
I-2 Con^ition 2 O]]up[n]i_s
Change to 907.5.2.3 allows for the substitution of an
audible alarm for a visual alarm in critical care areas.
907.5.2.3 Visible Alarms. Exceptions:
4. Visual alarm notification appliances are not required
in critical care areas of Group I-2 Condition 2
occupancies that are in compliance with Section
907.2.6, Exception 2.
Bower
Associates
S_]tion 907.2.9.3 @l[rm
Syst_ms for Group R-2
Coll_g_ [n^ Univ_rsity
Buil^ings
Added language to clarify the requirements apply to
occupancies operated by a college or university for
student or staff housing.
Bower
Associates
Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is
not required in buildings that do not have interior
corridors serving sleeping units or dwelling units and
where each sleeping unit or dwelling unit either has a
means of egress door directly to an exterrior exit
access that leads directly to an exit or a means of
egress door opening directly to an exit.
S_]tion 907.2.11.3, 907.2.11.4
Smok_ @l[rms n_[r
Cooking @ppli[n]_s [n^
B[throoms
Added section provides guidance on locating smoke
alarms near cooking appliances or bathrooms in order
to reduce nuisance alarms.
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907.2.11.3 Smok_ @l[rms
n_[r Cooking @ppli[n]_s
Bower
Associates
907.2.11.3 Installation Near Cooking Appliances.
Smoke alarms shall not be installed in the following
locations unless this would prevent placement of a
smoke alarm in a location required by Sections
907.2.11.1 or 907.2.11.2.
1. Ionization smoke alarms shall not be installed
less than 20 feet (6096 mm) horizontally from a
permanently installed cooking appliance.
2. Ionization smoke alarms with an alarm-silencing
switch shall not be installed less than 10 feet
(3048 mm) horizontally from a permanently
installed cooking appliance.
3. Photoelectric smoke alarms shall not be
installed less than 6 feet (1829 mm) horizontally
from a permanently installed cooking appliance.
907.2.11.3 Smok_ @l[rms
n_[r Cooking @ppli[n]_s
907.2.11.4 Installation Near Bathrooms. Smoke
alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet (914 mm)
horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom
that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would
prevent placement of a smoke alarm required by
Sections 907.2.11.1 or 907.2.11.2
Bower
Associates
S_]tion 907.2.11.7 Smok_
D_t_]tion Syst_m
New section provides an option for using a smoke
detection system in lieu of single-station and
multiple-station alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and
I-1 occupancies.
Smoke detectors must be listed in accordance with
UL 268.
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907.2.11.7 Smok_
D_t_]tion Syst_m
907.2.11.7 Smoke Detection System. Smoke
detectors listed in accordance with UL 268 and
provided as part of the building’s fire alarm system
shall be an acceptable alternative to single- and
multiple-station smoke alarms and shall comply with
the following:
Bower
Associates
907.2.11.7 Smok_
D_t_]tion Syst_m



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1. The fire alarm system shall comply with all
applicable requirements in Section 907.
2. Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling unit
or sleeping unit shall initiate alarm notification in
the dwelling unit or sleeping unit in accordance
with Section 907.5.2
3. Activation of a smoke detector in a dwelling unit
or sleeping unit shall not activate alarm notification
appliances outside of the dwelling unit or sleeping
unit, provided that a supervisory signal is
generated and monitored in accordance with
Section 907.6.6.
Associates
S_]tion 907.2.14 Fir_ @l[rm
[n^ D_t_]tion Syst_ms for
@triums
Change clarifies that smoke detection in atriums is
to be based on a rational analysis as described in
Section 909.4.
Bower
907.2.14 Atriums Connecting More Than Two
Stories. A fire alarm system shall be installed in
occupancies with an atrium that connects more
than two stories, with smoke detection installed
throughout the atrium in locations required by a
rational analysis in Section 909.4 and in
accordance with the system operation requirements
in Section 909.17.....
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907.2.14 Fir_ @l[rm [n^
D_t_]tion Syst_ms for
@triums
Beginning in 2009 complete coverage smoke
detection became a prescriptive requirement for
atriums regardless of the rational analysis
Bower
Change brings section back to the original intent of
determining requirements based on a rational
analysis that factors in smoke control systems.
Associates
S_]tion 907.2.22.1, …22.2
Smok_ D_t_]tion for
@irport Tr[ffi] Control
Tow_rs
Bower
New section provides
specific criteria concerning
the locations of smoke
detectors in air traffic control
towers.
Based on whether the tower
is sprinkled and/or has
multiple exits.
Correlates the IFC with
NFPA 101.
Associates
907.2.22.1, …22.2
Smok_ D_t_]tion for @ir
Tr[ffi] Control Tow_rs
907.2.22 Airport Traffic Control Towers. An automatic
smoke detection system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with Section 907.5
shall be provided in airport traffic control towers in all
occupiable and equipment spaces accordance with
Sections 907.2.22.1 and 907.2.22.2.
Exception: Audible appliances shall not be
installed within the control tower cab.
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907.2.22.1 Smok_ D_t_]tion
for @ir Tr[ffi] Control
Tow_rs
Bower
Associates
907.2.22.1 Airport Traffic Control Towers with
Multiple Exits and Automatic Sprinklers. Airport
traffic control towers with multiple exits and equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, shall be provided
with smoke detection in the following locations.
1. Airport traffic control cab.
2. Electrical and mechanical equipment rooms.
3. Airport terminal radar and electronics rooms
4.Outside each opening into interior exit stairways
5. Along the single means of egress permitted from
observation levels.
6. Outside each opening into the single means of
egress permitted from observation levels.
907.2.22.2 Smok_ D_t_]tion
for @ir Tr[ffi] Control
Tow_rs
Bower
Associates
907.2.22.2 Airport Traffic Control Towers. Airport
traffic control towers with a singble exit or where
sprinklers are not installed throughout shall be provided
with smoke detectors in the following locations.
1. Airport traffic control cab.
2. Electrical and mechanical equipment rooms.
3. Airport terminal radar and electronics rooms.
4. Office spaces incidental to the tower operation.
5. Lounges for employees, including sanitary
facilities.
6. Means of egress.
7. Accessible utility shafts.
S_]tion 909.4.7 Smok_
Control Syst_m Int_r[]tion
New section requires the analysis of multiple
mechanical smoke control systems.
Assures effects of interaction between systems is
considered during design and not at the time of
commissioning.
909.4.7 Smoke Control System Interaction. The
design shall consider the interaction effects of the
operation of multiple smoke control systems for all
design scenarios.
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S_]tion 909.6.3 Smok_
Control for Pr_ssuriz_^
St[irw[ys [n^ El_v[tor
Hoistw[ys
New section brings
requirements for
pressurization previously
only in IBC into the IFC.
Bower
Intended to improve
coordination of smoke
control design with fire
alarm design.
Associates
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S_]tion 909.6.3 Smok_
Control for Pr_ssuriz_^
St[irw[ys [n^ El_v[tor
Hoistw[ys
909.6.3 Pressurized Stairways and Elevator
Hoistways. Where stairways or elevator
hoistways are pressurized, such pressurization
systems shall comply with Section 909 as smoke
control systems, in addition to the requirements of
Section 909.21 of this code and Section 909.20 of
the International Building Code.
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Associates
S_]tion 909.12.1, 909.20.6
Smok_ Control Syst_m
V_rifi][tion
Bower
Associates
www.jensenhughes.com
Change provides the fire code
official with the discretion to
allow bypassing of individual
components during weekly
preprogrammed verification
testing.
Requires a listed control unit
monitoring the presence of
power downstream of
disconnects.
Bypassed components must be
tested semi-annually
Reduces impacts on
temperature and humidity control
systems and their energy usage.
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909.12.1 V_rifi][tion
909.12.1 Verification. Control systems for
mechanical smoke control systems shall include
provisions for verification. Verification shall include
positive confirmation of actuation, testing, manual
override, and the presence of power downstream
of all disconnects, and through a. A
preprogrammed weekly test sequence, shall report
abnormal conditions audibly, visually and by
printed report. The preprogrammed weekly test
shall operate all devices, equipment, and
components used for smoke control.
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Associates
909.12.1 V_rifi][tion
Bower
Exception: Where verification of individual components
tested through the preprogrammed weekly testing
sequence will interfere with, and produce unwanted
effects to normal builiding operation, such individual
components are permitted to be bypassed from the
preprogrammed weekly testing, where approved by the
fire code official and in accordance with both of the
following:
1. Where the operation of components is bypassed
from the preprogrammed weekly test, presence of
power downstream of all disconnects shall be
verified weekly by a listed control unit.
2. Testing of all components bypassed from the
preprogrammed weekly test shall be in accordance
with Section 909.20.6.
Associates
909.20.6 Compon_nts
Byp[ssing W__kly T_st
909.20.6 Components Bypassing Weekly Test.
Where components of the smoke control system are
bypassed by the preprogrammed weekly test required
by Section 909.12.1, such components shall be tested
semiannually. The system shall also be tested under
standby power conditions.
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S_]tion 909.21 El_v[tor
Hoistw[y Pr_ssuriz[tion
@lt_rn[tiv_
Change brings language from IBC into the IFC for
clarity.
Provides the option of
pressurizing the elevator
hoistway in lieu of
enclosing the lobby
Provides new locations for
measuring pressure
differentials
Bower
Associates
www.pmlift.com
909.21 El_v[tor Hoistw[y
Pr_ssuriz[tion @lt_rn[tiv_
909.21 Elevator Hoistway Pressurization
Alternative. Where elevator hoistway pressurization
is provided in lieu of required enclosed elevator
lobbies, the pressurization system shall comply with
Sections 909.21.1 through 909.21.11.
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909.21.1 Pr_ssuriz[tion
R_quir_m_nts
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Associates
909.21.1 Pressurization Requirements. Elevator
hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum
positive pressure of 0.10 inch of water (25 Pa) and a
maximum positive pressure of 0.25 inch of water (67 Pa)
with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors. This
pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each
hoistway door, with all elevator cars at the floor of recall and
all hoistway doors on the floor of recall open and all other
hoistway doors closed. The pressure differential shall be
measured between the hoistway and the adjacent elevator
landing. The opening and closing of hoistway doors at each
level must be demonstrated during this test. The supply air
intake shall be from an outside, uncontaminated source
located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any
air exhaust system or outlet.
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909.21.1 Pr_ssuriz[tion
R_quir_m_nts
Exceptions:
1. On floors containing only Group R occupancies, the
pressure differential is permitted to be measured between
the hoistway and a dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
2. Where an elevator opens into a lobby enclosed in
accordance with Section 3007.6 or 3008.6 of the
International Building Code, the pressure differential is
permitted to be measured between the hoistway and the
space immediately outside the door(s) from the floor to the
enclosed lobby.
Bower
Associates
909.21.1 Pr_ssuriz[tion
R_quir_m_nts
Exceptions:
3. The pressure differential is permitted to be measured
relative to the outdoor atmosphere on floors other than the
following:
3.1 The fire floor.
3.2 The two floors immediately below the fire floor.
3.3 The floor immediately above the fire floor.
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4. The minimum positive pressure of 0.10 inch of water
(25 Pa) and a maximum positive pressure of 0.25 inch of
water (67 Pa) with respect to occupied floors is not
required at the floor of recall with the doors open.
Associates
909.21.1.1 Us_ of
V_ntil[tion Syst_m
909.21.1.1 Use of Ventilation System. Ventilation
systems, other than hoistway supply air systems, are
permitted to be used to exhaust air from adjacent spaces
on the fire floor, two floors immediately below and one
floor immediately above the fire floor to the building’s
exterior where necessary to maintain positive pressure
relationships as required in Section 909.21.1 during the
operation of the elevator shaft pressurization system.
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S_]tion 910 Smok_ [n^
H_[t R_mov[l
Section extensively revised.
Either automatic roof vents or manual mechanical
smoke removal system are now permitted in
Group F-1 and S-1 occupancies >50,000 sf in
unseparated area
Only roof vents are permitted in unsprinkled
buildings with high-piled combustible storage (area
between 2,500 and 12,000 sf.)
Bower
Associates
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www.nystrom.com
S_]tion 910 Smok_ [n^
H_[t R_mov[l
Design of roof vents in sprinkled buildings requires
area of roof vents to provide equivalent venting to
mechanical smoke removal system (two air
changes/hour assuming each sf. of vent area
provides 300 cfm of ventilation).
Revised formula for required area of vents in
sprinkled buildings:
Avr = V/9000
Where:
Avr = the required aggregate vent area (ft2 )
V = volume (ft3) of the area that requires smoke removal
Bower
Associates
S_]tion 910 Smok_ [n^
H_[t R_mov[l
Design of roof vents for unsprinkled buildings
simplified to allow a ratio of vent opening to floor
area of 1:50.
Formula for unsprinkled buildings.
AVR = AFA/50
Where:
AVR = the required aggregate vent area (ft2)
AFA = the area of the floor of the area that requires smoke
removal
Bower
Ratio correlates IFC to existing IBC requirements.
Provides provisions for design of manually
activated mechanical smoke removal systems.
Deletes requirements for draft curtains
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S_]tion 913.2.2 El_]tri][l
Cir]uits Supplying Fir_
Pumps
Addition provides for survivability of electrical
cables supplying fire pumps.
References UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive
Cables.
Bower
Associates
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S_]tion 913.2.2 El_]tri][l
Cir]uits Supplying Fir_
Pumps
Addition provides for survivability of electrical
cables supplying fire pumps.
References UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive
Cables.
Systems complying with UL 2196 typically include
detailing for cables, support, mounting and
building assemblies to which they attach.
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Associates
Systems relying on a fire resistive barrier or
assembly are tested as part of that assembly and
must be installed in the field as described in the
listing and manufacturers instructions.
S_]tion 915 C[r\on
Monoxi^_ D_t_]tion
Section rewritten entirely.
Relocated from Section 908.7 under emergency
alarms to new stand-alone Section 915.
Group I-3 requirement removed
Expanded to address classrooms in Group E
occupancies.
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Associates
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www.ox.an.com
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S_]tion 915 C[r\on
Monoxi^_ D_t_]tion
Definition added for “Private Garage”:
Private Garage. A building or portion of a building in
which motor vehicles used by tenants of the building or
buildings on the premises are stored or kept, without
provisions for repairing or servicing such vehicles for
profit.
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Associates
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915 C[r\on Monoxi^_
D_t_]tion
Generally CO detection is required when the following
exist:
 Fuel-burning appliance in the space or building;
 A fuel-burning fireplace in the space or building;
 A fuel-burning, forced air furnace;
 An attached private garage.
CO detection not required when the private garage is an:
 Open parking garage complying with IBC 406.5;or
 Enclosed parking garage complying with IBC 406.6
Bower
Associates
915.1.4 C[r\on Monoxi^_
D_t_]tion
Bower
Associates
915.1.4 specifies CO detection in dwelling and
sleeping units and classrooms when the building
contains fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces.
Exceptions:
1. CO Detection not required if there are no
communicating openings between the fuel-burning
appliance or fireplace and the dwelling/sleeping
unit or classroom.
2. CO detection is not required in sleeping/dwelling
units and classrooms if CO detection is provided:
- In an approved location between the
appliance/fireplace and the
sleeping/dwelling unit or classroom
- On the ceiling of the room containing the
fuel burning appliance or fireplace.
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915.2 C[r\on Monoxi^_
D_t_]tion Lo][tions
Outside of each sleeping area, but in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in a dwelling
unit.
Within each sleeping area of a sleeping unit, or
outside of the sleeping unit but in the immediate
vicinity of multiple sleeping units when the
sleeping units don’t contain fuel-burning
appliances.
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Within each classroom of Group E occupancies.
Associates
Ch[pt_r 10 M_[ns of
Egr_ss
Bower
Associates
Chapter reformatted to improve ease of use and
application
 Requirements of former Sections 1015 and
1021 combined.
 Section 1004 provides means of determining
occupant load.
 Section 1005 establishes the width
requirements for egress path based on
occupant load
 Section 1006 addresses numbers of exits and
exit access doorways
 Section 1007 addresses how exit and exit
access doorways are arranged
 Section 1009 Accessible Means of Egress
S_]tion 1004.1.1 Cumul[tiv_
O]]up[nt Lo[^s
Determination of cumulative occupant loads for
intervening spaces, adjacent levels, and adjacent
stories clarified and combined into single section.
Intent is to emphasize that rooms sharing an
egress path must be considered from the
aggregate occupant load in order to establish
minimum egress requirements.
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1004.1.1.1 Int_rv_ning Sp[]_s
or @]]_ssory @r_[s
1004.1.1.1 Intervening Spaces or Accessory Spaces.
Where occupants egress from one or more rooms, areas, or
spaces through another others, the design occupant load
shall be the combined occupant load of interconnected
accessory or intervening spaaces. Design of egress path
capacity shall be based on the cumulative portion of
occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point
along the path of egress travel.
Bower
Associates
1004.1.1.2, ...1.1.3 @^j[]_nt
L_v_ls [n^ Stori_s
1004.1.1.2 Adjacent Levels for Mezzanines. That
portion of the occupant load of a mezzanine or story
with required egress through a room, area or space on
an adjacent level shall be added to the occupant load of
that room, area or space.
1004.1.1.3 Adjacent Stories. Other than for the egress
components designed for convergence in accordance
with Section 1005.6, the occupant load from separate
stories shall not be added.
Bower
Associates
T[\l_ 1004.1.2 O]]up[nt
Lo[^ F[]tors
Change revised the occupant load factor for
Mercantile Occupancies creating one occupant
load of 60 square feet gross per occupant on all
floors.
Stock, storage, and shipping areas remain 300
gross.
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S_]tion 1006 Num\_rs of
Exits
Modification consolidated the egress requirements for
rooms and spaces with those for stories into a single
location
Bower
Associates
1006.2.1 Egr_ss B[s_^ on
O]]up[nt Lo[^ [n^ Common
P[th
1006.2.1. Egress Based on Occupant Load and
Common Path of Egress Travel Distance. 2 exits or
exit access doorways from any space shall be provided
where the design occupant load or the common path of
egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table
1006.2.1.
Table 1006.3.2.(1) now limits the common path of
egress travel instead of the exit access travel distance.
Bower
Associates
1006.2.1 Egr_ss B[s_^ on
O]]up[nt Lo[^ [n^ Common
P[th
Exceptions:
1. In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies one means of
egress is permitted within and from individual dwellling
units with a maximum occupant load of 20 where the
dwelling unit is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
or 903.1.2 and the common path of egress travel does
not exceed 125 feet (38,100 m)
2. Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with
Section 407.4.
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1006.2.1 Egr_ss B[s_^ on
O]]up[nt Lo[^ [n^ Common
P[th
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Associates
S_]tion 1007.1 Exit [n^
Exit @]]_ss Doorw[y
Configur[tion
Change provides specific guidance on how the
distance between doors, exit access stairways, or
exit access ramps is measured.
1007.1.1.1 Measurement Point. The separation
distance required in Section 1007.1.1 shall be
measured in accordance with the following:
1. The separation distance to exit or exit access
doorways shall be measured to any point along
the width of the doorway
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Associates
1007.1.1.1 M_[sur_m_nt
Point
1007.1.1.1 Measurement Point.
2. The separation distance to exit access stairwaysshall
be measured to the closest riser.
3. The separation distance to exit access ramps shall
be measured to the start of the ramp run.
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1007.1.1.1 M_[sur_m_nt
Point
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1007.1.2 Thr__ or Mor_
Exits
1007.1.2 Three or More Exits or Exit Access
Doorways. Where access to three or more exits is
required, at least not less than two exit or exit access
doorways shall be arranged in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1007.1.1. 1015.2.1 Additional
required exit or exit access doorways shall be arranged
a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes
blocked, the others will be available.
Bower
Associates
1007.1.3 R_mot_n_ss
1007.1.3 Remoteness of Exit Access Stairways or
Ramps. Where two exit access stairways or ramps
provide the required means of egress to exits at another
story, the required separation distance shall be
maintained for all portions of such exit access stairways
or ramps.
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1007.1.3.1 Thr__ or Mor_
St[irw[ys or R[mps
1007.1.3.1 Three or More Exit Access Stairways or
Ramps. Where more than two exit access stairways or
ramps provide the required means of egress, not less
than two shall be arranged in accordance with Section
1007.1.3.
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Associates
S_]tion 1009.8 Two W[y
Communi][tion
Change clarifies that a two way communication system
may serve multiple elevators
Systems not required at service and freight elevators or
private resident elevators
New exceptions for conditions where elevator landings
would not require two way communication.
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1009.8 Two W[y
Communi][tion
1009.8 Two-Way Communication. A two-way
communication system complying with Sections
1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be provided at the landing
serving each elevator landing or bank of elevators on
each accessible floor that is one or more stories above
or below the story of exit discharge complying with
Sections 1007.8.1 and 1007.8.2.
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1009.8 Two W[y
Communi][tion
Exceptions:
1. Two-way communication systems are not
required at the landing serving each elevator
landing or bank of elevators where the two-way
communication system is provided within areas of
refuge in accordance with Section 1007.6.3
1009.6.5.
2. Two-way communication systems are not
required on floors provided with ramps conforming
to the provisions of Section 1010 1012.
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1009.8 Two W[y
Communi][tion
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Exceptions:
3. Two-way communication systems
are not required at the landings
serving only service elevators that are
not designated as part of the
accessible means of egress or serve
as part of the required accessible route
into a facility.
4. Two-way communication systems
are not required at the landings
serving only freight elevators.
5. Two-way communication systems
are not required at the landing serving
a private residence elevator
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S_]tion 1010.1.9 Door
Op_r[tions – Lo]king
Syst_ms
Numerous revisions help clarify requirements and
their application by using consistent terminology.
Existing locking system exception for main doors
not located at the exterior of the building.
Section 1010.1.9.3 Provisions for key-locking
hardware on main door where sign is posted
applies to main doors from interior spaces. Sign
now reads “This Door To Remain Unlocked When
Building This Space Is Occupied”
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1010.1.9 Door Op_r[tions
– Lo]king Syst_ms
Section 1010.9.6 Provisions expanded to apply to
I-1 occupancies (in addition to I-2) due to concerns
for elopement of patients.
New exception in Section 1010.1.9.7 allows
occupants of Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies to
pass through a maximum of 2 doors provided total
delay doesn’t exceed 30 seconds.
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1010.1.9 Door Op_r[tions
– Lo]king Syst_ms
Door signage language now provides for swing in
both directions.
 For doors swinging in the direction of egress“PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN
BE OPENED IN 15 (30) SECONDS
 For doors swinging in the opposite direction 0
“PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN
BE OPENED IN 15 (30) SECONDS
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– Lo]king Syst_ms
Section 1010.1.9.8 adds groups I-1 and I-4 to list
of acceptable uses due to concerns for elopement
and occupants leaving day care facilities.
Provision number 6 now requires systems to meet
UL 294 standard.
Section 1010.1.9.9 now includes Groups I-1, I-2
and I-4 occupancies in list of approved uses for
electromagnetically locked doors.
A new exception in 1010.10 allows
electromagnetically locked systems in Group A
and E occupancies.
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S_]tion 1011.15 Ships
L[^^_rs
Language relocated and new
section 1011.15.1 added to
clarify requirements.
Section 1011.15 now
specifies: The minimum clear
width at and below the
handrails shall be 20 inches
(508 mm).
1011.15.1 requires handrails
on both sides of ship ladders.
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S_]tion 1011.16 L[^^_rs
Reference to IMC added to provide design and
construction requirements within IFC.
New Section 1011.16 added:
1011.16 Ladders. Permanent ladders shall not serve as
a part of the means of egress from occupied spaces
within a building. Permanent ladders shall be permitted
to provide access to the following areas:
1. Spaces frequented only by personnel for
maintenance, repair or monitoring of equipment
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1011.16 L[^^_rs
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Permanent ladders shall be permitted to
provide access to the following areas:
2. Nonoccupiable spaces accessed only by
catwalks, crawl spaces, freight elevators or
very narrow passageways.
3. Raised areas used primarily for purposes
of security, life safety, or fire safety
including, but not limited to, observation
galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers or
lifeguard stands.
4. Elevated levels in Group U not open to
the general public.
5. Non-occupied roofs that are not required
to have stairway access in accordance with
Section 1011.12.1.
6. Ladders shall be constructed in
accordance with Section 306.5 of the
International Mechanical Code.
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S_]tion 1014.8 h[n^r[il
Proj_]tions
Modification provides guidance and enforceable
language for determining when intermediate
handrails obstruct the required width of stairs.
1014.8 Projections. …Where a pair of
intermediate handrails are provided within the
stairway width without a walking surface between
the pair of intermediate handrails is greater than 6
inches (152 mm), the available egbress width shall
be reduced by the distance between the closest
edges of each such intermediate pair of handrails
that is greater than 6 inches (152 mm).
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S_]tion 1016.2 Egr_ss
Through Int_rv_ning Sp[]_s
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Modification allows occupant egress through an
elevator lobby provided access is provided to at least
one exit without passing through the lobby.
1016.2 Egress through Intervening Spaces. Egress
through intervening spaces shall comply with this
section.
1. Exit access through an enclosed elevator lobby is
permitted. Access to at least one of the required exits
shall be provided without travel through the enclosed
elevator lobbies required by Section 3006.2, 3007 or
3008 of the International Building Code. Where the path
of exit access travel passes through an enclosed
elevator lobby the level of protection required for the
enclosed elevator lobby is not required to be extended
to the exit unless direct access to an exit is required by
other sections of this code.
1016.2 Egr_ss Through
Int_rv_ning Sp[]_s
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S_]tion 1017.2.2 Tr[v_l
Dist[n]_ In]r_[s_ - F-1 [n^
S-1 O]]up[n]i_s
Change allows an increase in exit access travel
distance in Group F-1 and S-1 occupancies meeting
specific requirements.
General requirement: Without sprinkler system
With sprinkler system
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Allowed by Section 1017.2.2 where requirements are met
200 Feet
250 Feet
400 Feet
1017.2.2 Tr[v_l Dist[n]_
In]r_[s_
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1017.2.2 Group F-1 and S-1 Increase. The maximum
exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in
Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where all of the following
conditions are met:
1. The portion of the building classified as Group F1 or S-1 is limited to one story in height.
2. The minimum height from the finished floor to the
bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet
(7315 mm).
3. The building is equipped throughout with an
automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1
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S_]tion 1018.3 @isl_s in
Group B [n^ M
Change ties the width of aisles to the width of
corridors serving the space.
1017.3 1018.3 Aisles in Groups B and M. In Group B
and M occupancies, the minimum clear aisle width shall
be determined by Section 1005.1 for the occupant load
served, but shall not be not less than 36 inches (914
mm) that required for corridors by Section 1020.2.
Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50
people and not required to be accessible by
Chapter 11 need not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in
width.
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S_]tion 1018.3 @isl_s in
Group B [n^ M
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S_]tion 1018.5 @isl_s in
Oth_r O]]up[n]i_s
1018.5 Aisles in other than Assembly Spaces and
Groups B and M. In other than rooms or spaces used
for assembly purposes and Group B and M
occupancies, the minimum clear aisle width capacity
shall be determined by Section 1005.1 for the occupant
load served, but the width shall be not less than that
required for corridors by Section 1020.2 not be less
than 36 inches (914 mm).
Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50
people and not required to be accessible by
Chapter 11 of the International Building Code need
not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in width.
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S_]tion 1020.2 Corri^or
Wi^th [n^ C[p[]ity
New exception clarifies the width requirements for
corridors within Group I-2 Occupancies for areas where
bed or stretcher movement is not necessary.
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1020.2 Width and Capacity. The minimum width
required capacity of corridors shall be determined as
specified in Section 1005.1, but the minimum width
shall not be not less than that specified in Table 1018.2
1020.2 shall be as determined in Section 1005.1.
Exception: In Group I-2 occupancies, corridors are
not required to have a clear width of 96 inches
(2438 mm) in areas where there will not be
stretcher or bed movement for access to care or
as part of the defend-in-place strategy.
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1020.2 Corri^or Wi^th [n^
C[p[]ity
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S_]tion 1023.3.1 St[irw[y
Ext_nsion
Modification adds new exception allowing
elimination of separation between interior exit
stairway and the exit passageway where there are
no openings into the exit passageway extension.
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S_]tion 1029.13.2.2.1 St_pp_^
@isl_ Tol_r[n]_s
1029.13.2.2.1 Construction Tolerances. The tolerance
between adjacent risers on a stepped aisle that were
designed to be equal height shall not exceed 3/16 inch (4.8
mm). Where the stepped aisle is designed in accordance with
Exception 1 of Section 1029.13.2.2, the stepped aisle shall be
constructed so that each riser of unequal height, determined
in the direction of descent, is not more than 3/8 inch (10 mm)
in height.
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S_]tion 1103.4.1 V_rti][l
Op_nings in Existing I-2
[n^ I-3 O]]up[n]i_s
Code now requires retroactive construction of a 1-hour fire
resistance rated separation protecting vertical openings
only in hospitals and jails.
Alternative methods of compliance are also provided
Change makes IFC consistent with federal standards in
place for protection of vertical openings in Group I-2
Hospitals.
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1103.4.1 V_rti][l Op_nings
in Existing I-2 [n^ I-3
O]]up[n]i_s
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3 exceptions with numerous qualifications:
1. In Group I-2, unenclosed vertical openings not
exceeding two connected stories and not concealed
within the building construction shall be permitted as
follows:…
2. In Group I-2, atriums connecting three or more stories
shall not require 1-hour fire-resistance-rated
construction when the building is equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3 and all of the following
conditions are met:…
3. In Group I-3 occupancies, exit stairways or ramps
and exit access stairways or ramps constructed in
accordance with Section 408 of the International
Building Code.
S_]tion 1103.7.6 M[nu[l
@l[rms in Existing R-2
O]]up[n]i_s
 Installation of interconnected smoke alarms within dwelling
units and fire-resistance-rated separation of dwelling units
is allowed as an alternative to retroactive installation of a
manual fire alarm system in existing Group R-2
occupancies.
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1103.7.6 Group R-2…
Exception 4.
4. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have
interior corridors serving dwelling units, do not exceed three
stories in height and comply with both of the following:
4.1 Each dwelling unit is separated from other contiguous
dwelling units by fire barriers having a fire-resistance-rating
of not less than 3/4 hour.
4.2 Each dwelling unit is provided with interconnected smoke
alarms as required for new construction in Section 907.2.11
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S_]tion 1105 Constru]tion
R_quir_m_nts for Existing
I-2 O]]up[n]i_s
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New section adds retroactive construction requirements to
the IFC to provide a minimum level of fire and life safety in
existing Group R-2 occupancies.
1105.1 General. Existing Group I-2 shall meet all of the
following requirements:
1. The minimum fire safety requirements in Section
1103.
2. The minimum means of egress requirements of
Section 1104.
3. The additional egress and construction requirements
in Section 1105.
Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with the
construction requirements that applied at the time of
construction, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
1105 Constru]tion
R_quir_m_nts for Existing
I-2 O]]up[n]i_s
Remainder of section includes specific requirements for:
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1105.2 Construction
1105.3 Occupancy Classification
1105.4 Corridor Construction
1105.5 Means of Egress
1105.6 Smoke Compartments
1105.7 Group I-2 Care Suites
1105.8 Group I-2 Automatic Sprinkler System
1105.9 Group I-2 Automatic Fire Alarm System
1105.10 Essential Electrical Systems.
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1105 R_quir_m_nts for
Existing I-2 O]]up[n]i_s
Some of the requirements in the section include:
 Corridor walls must be designed to resist the passage of smoke (see
Section 1105.4)
 Dutch doors are allowed in corridor walls (see Section 1105.4.4.2.3)
 Mail slots are allowed in doors that are part of the corridor wall (see
Section 1105.4.4.3)
 Protection of incidental use areas must be provided by either fireresistance-rated separations or an automatic sprinkler system (see
Table 1105.3)
 The minimum corridor width must be 48 inches (see Section 1105.5.5)
 The limitation on dead-end corridors is 30 feet (see Section 1105.5.6)
 Smoke compartments must be constructed (see Section 1105.6)
 A fire sprinkler system must be installed (see Section 1105.8)
 A fire alarm system must be installed (see Section 1105.9)
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Occupancy must also comply with the general requirements
of 1103 and 1104 unless modified or superseded by the new
section
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Chapters 20 – 49
Significant changes occur in:
 Chapter 23 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and
Repair Garages
 Chapter 31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures
 Chapter 32 High-piled Combustible Storage
 Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and
Demolition
 Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work
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S_]tion 2307.4 LP-G[s
Disp_nsing Op_r[tions
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Change revises section to correlate with other industry
standards and allow self-service LP-gas refueling by the
public.
New sections added for:
 2307.5 Additional Requirements
for LP-gas Dispensers and
Equipment
 2307.6.1 Product Control Valves
 2307.6.3 Breakaway Protection
 2307.6.4Vehicle Impact Protection
 2307.7 Public Fueling of Motor
Vehicles
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S_]tion 3103.9.1 Stru]tur[l
D_sign of T_nts [n^
M_m\r[n_ Stru]tur_s
New section added to provide a pointer to IBC
requirements for multistory tents and membrane structures.
IBC Section 3103 provides a pointer to the IFC for tents
and membrane structures erected for less than 180 days.
No building permit required.
IFC Section 3103.9.1 provides a pointer to IBC Chapter 16
structural requirements. Fire code construction permit
required.
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This may require significant coordination between the fire
code official and building official prior to issuance of the
IFC construction permit.
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S_]tion 3105 T_mpor[ry
St[g_ C[nopi_s
New Definition in Chapter 2:
 Temporary Stage Canopy. A temporary ground
supported membrane-covered frame structure used
to cover stage areas and support equipment in the
production of outdoor entertainment events.
New section addresses requirements for temporary
stage canopies.
Applies to canopies in excess of 400 square feet.
New ANSI referenced standard: E1.21-2006
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3105 T_mpor[ry St[g_
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IFC Construction Permit required under Sec. 105.7.18
IFC Operational Permit required under Sec. 105.6.45.
Inspection required by independent inspector with
report submitted to the fire code official.
Submittal documents addressed under 3105.5 state
“All of the following documents shall be submitted to
the fire code official and the building official for review
before a permit is approved.
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“Construction documents shall be prepared in
accordance with the International Building Code by a
registered design professional”
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S_]tion 3203.2 Cl[ss I
Commo^iti_s
Modification now requires that buildings containing Class I
commodities stored on plastic pallets be provided with an
NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system.
Plastic pallets must be tested and listed as equivalent to
wood pallets or the hazard classification must be raised to
Class II.
This increases the fire load for sprinkler system design
which must be accounted for by the sprinkler designer.
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Requires vigilance on the part of the fire inspector to
assure pallets remain appropriate to the system design
over time.
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S_]tion 3206.4.1 Pl[sti]
P[ll_ts Us_^ in High Pil_^
Stor[g_
Modification references NFPA 13 for
the use of plastic pallets in highpiled combustible storage.
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3206.4.1.1 Plastic Pallets. Plastic
pallets listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 2335 or FM
4996 shall be treated as wood
pallets for determining sprinkler
protection.
Storage on plastic shelves requires
an approved, specially engineered
fire protection system.
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3206.4.1 Pl[sti] P[ll_ts
Us_^ in High Pil_^ Stor[g_
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S_]tion 3206.9.3 D_[^-En^
@isl_s in High Pil_^
Stor[g_
Change specifically limits dead-end aisles in high-piled
combustible storage areas.
3206.9.3 Dead-End Aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not
exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in Group M occupancies.
Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15,240 mm)
in length in all other occupancies.
Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the
length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the
least width of the dead-end aisle.
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3206.9.3 D_[^-En^ @isl_s
in High Pil_^ Stor[g_
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3206.9.3 D_[^-En^ @isl_s
in High Pil_^ Stor[g_
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S_]tion 3306.2 Cl_[ning
with Fl[mm[\l_ G[s
Change adds safety requirements for cleaning and
purging flammable gas piping systems.
References NFPA 56 which contains safety
procedures and requirements for:
 Cleaning and purging of
flammable gas piping systems
 Purging piping systems into
service
 Purging systems out of service
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S_]tion 3306.2 Cl_[ning
with Fl[mm[\l_ G[s
Two main requirements of NFPA 56 are:
 Written procedures must be developed for each
cleaning and purging operation
 Flammable gas is not allowed to be used as the
cleaning medium.
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3306.2 Cl_[ning with
Fl[mm[\l_ G[s
3306.2 Cleaning with Flammable Gas. Flammable gases shall
not be used to clean or remove debris from piping open to the
atmosphere.
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3306.2.1 Pipe Cleaning and Purging. The cleaning and
purging of flammable gas piping systems, including cleaning
new or existing piping systems, purging piping systems into
service, and purging piping systems our of service shall comply
with NFPA 56.
Exceptions:
1. Compressed gas piping systems other than fuel gas piping
systems where in accordance with Chapter 56.
2. Piping systems regulated by the International Fuel Gas
Code.
3. Liquefied petroleum gas systems in accordance with
Chapter 11.
S_]tion 3504.1.7 Hot Work
on Fl[mm[\l_ Liqui^ T[nks
Modification to this section adds pointer to new section
3510 Hot Work on Flammable and Combustible Liquid
Storage Tanks.
3504.1.7 Precautions in Hot Work. Hot work shall not be
performed on containers or equipment that contain or have
contained flammable liquids, gases or solids until the
containers and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned,
inerted, or purged; except that “hot tapping” shall be
allowed on tanks and pipe lines when
such work is to be conducted by
approved personnel. Hot work on
flammable and combustible liquid
storage tanks shall be conducted in
accordance with Section 3510.
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S_]tion 3510 Hot Work on
Fl[mm[\l_ Liqui^ T[nks
New section provides requirements for hot work on
tanks containing flammable and combustible liquids.
New definition: Combustible Gas Detector. An
instrument that samples the local atmosphere and
indicates the presence of ignitable vapors or gases
within the flammable or explosive range expressed as
a volume percent in air.
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S_]tion 3510 Hot Work on
Fl[mm[\l_ Liqui^ T[nks
 New reference to NFPA 326 Standard for the
Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry,
Cleaning or Repair.
 Note that only the following Chapters are referenced:
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 Chapter 4 – Basic Precautions
 Chapter 5 – Preparation and
Safeguarding
 Chapter 6 – Testing Procedures
 Chapter 7 – Control and Removal of
Vapors
 Chapter 8 – Cleaning Tanks and
Containers
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3510 Hot Work on
Fl[mm[\l_ Liqui^ T[nks
Section 3510.2 Prevention. The following steps shall be taken
to minimize hazards where hot work must be performed on a
flammable or combustible liquid storage container.
1. Use alternative methods to avoid hot work where
possible.
2. Analyze the hazards prior to performing hot work, identify
the potential hazards and the methods of hazard control.
3. Hot work shall conform to the requirements of the code or
standard to which the container was originally fabricated.
4. Test the immediate and surrounding work area with a
combustible gas detector and provide for a means of
continuing monitoring while conducting the hot work
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3510 Hot Work on
Fl[mm[\l_ Liqui^ T[nks
Section 3510.2 Prevention.
5. Qualified employees and contractors performing hot work
shall use an industry-approved hot work permit system to
control the work.
6. Personnel shall be properly trained on hot work policies and
procedures regarding equipment, safety, hazard control, and
job-specific requirements.
7. On-site safety supervision shall be present when hot work is
in progress to protect the personnel conducting the hot work
and provide additional overview of site specific hazards.
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M[t_ri[ls
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Chapters 50 – 67 provide requirements for storage, use,
handling and dispensing of hazardous materials.
Only those materials posing physical or health hazards are
regulated under the IFC.
Changes occur in the following Chapters:
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Chapter 50 – Hazardous Materials General Provisions
Chapter 51 – Aerosols
Chapter 53 – Compressed Gases
Chapter 57 – Combustible and Flammable Liquids
Chapter 58 – Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic
Fluids
T[\l_ 5003.1.1 (1) M[ximum
@llow[\l_ Qu[ntiti_s
Table contains many editorial and format changes.
Revisions are also reflected in IBC Table 307.1.1(1) so
that tables are identical.
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Editorial revisions include:
 All of the material classifications have been
alphabetized
 “Consumer Fireworks” have been relocated
 “Cryogenic inert” materials have been separated
from inert materials
 “Not Applicable” has been replaced with “NA”
 “Not Limited” has been replaced with “NL”
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T[\l_ 5003.1.1(1) M[ximum
@llow[\l_ Qu[ntiti_s
Additional revisions occur in specific criteria as follows:
 Combustible Fibers: Foot note q now applies to
combustible fibers as well as combustible dust.
 Consumer Fireworks: The MAQ increase for sprinkler
systems in the 2012 code and NFPA 1124, has been
suspended until fire testing can be conducted to justify
the increase.
 Unstable Reactive Materials: MAQ for gaseous Class 3
unstable reactive materials increased from 250 to 750
cu. Ft. to correlate with NFPA 55, an existing referenced
standard.
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Additional revisions occur in specific criteria as follows:
 Footnote C: The term “industrial products” is deleted to
narrow the scope of exemptions to small containers
containing small quantities of water-miscible hazardous
materials as originally intended.
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 Footnote E: Gas rooms are added to the list of
enclosures allowing a MAQ increase provided they are:
1. Protected by an automatic sprinkler system
2. Provided with a ventilation system designed to
operate at a negative pressure as compared to the
surrounding portions of the building,
3. Separated from the remainder of the building as
required by the IBC.
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Additional revisions occur in specific criteria as follows:


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Footnote E: Gas rooms are added to the list of enclosures allowing a
MAQ increase provided they are:
1. Protected by an automatic sprinkler system
2. Provided with a ventilation system designed to operate at a
negative pressure as compared to the surrounding portions of
the building,
3. Separated from the remainder of the building as required by
the IBC.
When footnote E is applied, the MAQ is not exceeded and the gas room
is therefore not a Group H occupancy. The determination of separation
requirements is based on:
1. If the room is one control area and there are multiple
control areas on the same story, Table 5003.8.3.2 provides
separation requirements.
2. If the room has a different occupancy than the rest of the
building, IBC Table 508.4 provides the fire resistance
rating.
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T[\l_ 5003.1.1(1) M[ximum
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Additional revisions occur in specific criteria as follows:
 Footnote P: Change allows alcohol-based hand
sanitizer dispensers to be excluded from the
determination of MAQ when installed in accordance
with Sec. 5705.5 and 5705.5.1.
 The location of dispensers must be shown on the
construction drawings.
 Supplies of dispenser refills in storage are not
included in this exception and are included in the MAQ
determination.
 Storage is regulated by Sections 5704.3.4.2 and
5704.3.4.4.
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S_]tion 5101.4, 5104 Pl[sti]
@_rosol Cont[in_rs
Change allows aerosol products in plastic containers up
to 33.8 fluid ounces (1L). Specific criteria must be met if
containers exceed 4 fluid ounces.
Definition of aerosol container is amended by deleting the
references to maximum container size.
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5101.4, 5104 Pl[sti]
@_rosol Cont[in_rs
5104.1.1 Plastic Containers. Aerosol products in plastic
containers larger than 4 fluid ounces (118 ml), but not to
exceed 33.8 fluid ounces (1000 ml) shall be allowed only
where in accordance with this section. The commodity
classification shall be Class III commodities as defined in
NFPA 13 where any of the following conditions are met:
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1. Base product has no fire point when tested in accordance
with ASTM D 92, and nonflammable propellant.
2. Base product hs no sustained comgustion as tested in
accordance with Appendix H, “Method of Testing for
Sustained Combustibility in DOTn 49 CFR Part 173”.
3. Base product contains up to 20 percent by volume (15.8
percent by weight) of ethanol and or isopropyl alcohol in
an aqueous mix, and nonflammable propellant.
4. Base product contains 4 percent by weight or less of an
emulsified flammable liquefied gas propellant within an
aqueous base. The propellant shall remain emulsified for
the life of the product. Where such propellant is not
permanently emulsified, the propellant shall be
nonflammable.
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S_]tion 5307 CO2 B_v_r[g_
Disp_nsing Syst_ms
New section provides regulations on large refrigerated
carbon dioxide systems
5307.1 requires compliance when the system exceeds
100 pounds of CO2 used in beverage dispensing.
5307.2 requires a new operational permit under Section
105.6.
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S_]tion 5307 CO2 B_v_r[g_
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5307.3 requires compliance with NFPA 55, Chapter 13
and the pressure relief requirements of NFPA 55.
5307.4 requires systems to be protected from damage
by occupants or equipment during normal operations.
5307.5 Where system
components are contained
indoors or in other areas
where CO2 can collect,
those areas must be
provided with ventilation in
accordance with 5307.5.1,
or an emergency alarm
system in accordance with
5307.5.2.
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S_]tion 5704.2.9.7.3 Fl[m_
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Change deletes requirement for pressure-vacuum
breather valves or flame arresters on all PAST’s
Devices are required on all tanks containing Class 1B
and 1C liquids regardless of the location per
5704.2.7.3.2.
Exception provided for when fire code official determines
such devices can result in damage to the tank.
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S_]tion 5808 Hy^rog_n
Fu_l G[s Rooms
New section provides requirements for hydrogen fuel gas
rooms that are correlated with industry standards.
Rooms must be designed and constructed in accordance with
Sections 5808.1 through 5808.7 and the IBC
Rooms may not be located below-grade.
Rooms not exceeding the MAQ must be separated in
accordance with IBC Sec. 509.1
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Operable windows are not permitted. Fixed windows in
accordance with IBC Section 716 are permitted.
A gas detection system is required in accordance with
5808.5.1 through …5.4.
Explosion control is required in accordance with Section
911.
Standby power in accordance with Section 604 must be
provided for mechanical ventilation and gas detection
systems.
New definitions added for “Gaseous Hydrogen Systems
and Hydrogen Fuel Gas Room.
A ventilation system that maintains the room at a
negative pressure related to surrounding areas is
required. Ventilation system must comply with Sec. 2311.
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Changes appear in:
 Appendix B Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
 Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
 Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing
Ambulatory Care Facilities
 Appendix L Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
 Appendix M Retroactive Installation of Fire Sprinklers
in Existing High-rise Buildings
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