Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-11 - Construction requirements for existing buildings
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 1301:7-7-11
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Section 1101 General
(1)
1101.1 Scope.
The
provisions of this rule shall apply to existing buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this code in accordance with
paragraph (B)(1)(c)( 102.1) of rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to
existing buildings unless the conditions at the building constitute a distinct
hazard to life or property in the opinion of the fire code official in
accordance with paragraph (B)(1)(c)( 102.1) of rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
The
provisions of paragraph (D)(1104) of this rule shall apply to all existing
buildings.
2.
The provisions of paragraph
(C)(9)( 1103.9) of this rule shall apply to
all existing occupancies identified in paragraph (C)(9)( 1103.9)
of this rule.
(2)
1101.2
Intent.
The intent of this
rule is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to
persons occupying existing buildings by providing minimum construction
requirements where such existing buildings do not comply with the minimum
requirements of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
1101.3
Permits.
Permits shall be required as set
forth in rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code and the building code as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(4)
1101.4
Owner notification.
When a building is
found to be in noncompliance with this rule, the fire code
official shall duly notify the owner of the building. Upon receipt of such
notice, the owner shall, subject to the following time limits, take necessary
actions to comply with the provisions of this rule.
(a)
1101.4.1
Construction documents.
Construction
documents necessary to comply with this rule shall be
completed and submitted within a time schedule approved by the fire code
official.
(b)
1101.4.2 Completion of work.
Work necessary to comply with this
rule shall be completed within a time schedule approved by the
fire code official.
(c)
1101.4.3 Extension of time.
The fire code official is authorized to grant necessary
extensions of time when it can be shown that the specified time periods are not
physically practical or pose an undue hardship. The granting of an extension of
time for compliance shall be based on the showing of good cause and subject to
the filing of an acceptable systematic plan of correction with the fire code
official.
(B) Section 1102 Definitions
(1)
1102.1 Definitions.
The
following terms are defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code.
"Dutch door."
"Existing."
(C) Section 1103 Fire safety requirements for existing buildings
(1)
1103.1 Required construction.
Existing buildings shall comply with not less than the
minimum provisions specified in Table 1103.1of this rule and
as further enumerated in paragraphs (C)(2)( 1103.2)
to (C)(10)(1103.10) of this
rule.
The provisions of this rule shall not be construed to allow the elimination of fire protection systems or a reduction in the level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed in accordance with previously adopted codes.
Exception: Group U occupancies.
Table 1103.1
Occupancy and use requirementsa
|
Section |
Use |
Occupancy classification |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
High rise |
Atrium or covered mall |
Underground building |
A |
B |
E |
F |
H-1 |
H-2 |
H-3 |
H-4 |
H-5 |
I-1 |
I-2 |
I-3 |
I-4 |
M |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
R-4 |
S |
|
|
1103.2 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.3 |
R |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.1 |
R |
-- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.4.2 |
R |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.3 |
R |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.4 |
-- |
R |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.4.5 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.4.6 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.7 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.8 |
R |
---- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
-- |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.4.9 |
R |
---- |
---- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
R |
-- |
-- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
|
1103.5.1 1103.5.2b |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.5.3 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1103.6.1 |
R |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
|
1103.6.2 |
R |
-- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
|
1103.7.1 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.3 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.4 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.5 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
..- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.6 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
|
1103.7.7 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
|
1103.8 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
|
1103.9 |
R |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
|
1104 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
|
1105 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
R |
-- |
-- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
|
1106 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
- |
- |
-- |
-- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
R |
-- |
-- |
- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
- |
a.
Existing buildings shall comply with the
paragraphs identified as "Required" (R) based on occupancy
classification or use, or both, whichever is applicable.
b.
Only applies to
Group I-2 Condition 2 as established by the adopting ordinance.
R=The building is required to comply.
(a)
1103.1.1 Historic buildings. Facilities
designated as historic buildings shall develop a fire protection plan in
accordance with NFPA 914 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. The fire protection plans shall comply
with the maintenance and availability provisions in paragraphs
(D)(3)( 404.3) and (D)(4)( 404.4) of rule
1301:7-7-04
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
1103.2
Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing
buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders
within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public
safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the
building, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the
following:
(a)
Where an existing wired communication system cannot be
repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with
paragraph (J)(1)( 510.1), exception 1 of rule
1301:7-7-05
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
Within a
time-frame established by the adopting authority.
Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed.
(3)
1103.3
Existing elevators. Existing elevators, escalators and moving walks
shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs
(C)(3)(a)(1103.3.1) and (C)(3)(ii)(1103.3.2) of this
rule.
(a)
1103.3.1 Elevators, escalators and moving
walks.
Existing elevators, escalators and
moving walks in Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies shall comply with ASME A
17.3as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
1103.3.2
Elevator emergency operation.
Existing
elevators with a travel distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or more above or below
the main floor or other level of a building and intended to serve the needs of
emergency personnel for fire-fighting or rescue purposes shall be provided with
emergency operation in accordance with ASME A 17.3as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Buildings without
occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above or 25 feet (7620
mm) below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access where protected at
the elevator shaft openings with additional fire doors in accordance with
section 716.5 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and where all of the following conditions
are met:
1.1.
The doors shall be provided with vision panels of approved
fire protection-rated glazing so located as to furnish clear vision of the
approach to the elevator. Such glazing shall not exceed 100 square inches (
0.065 m2) in area.
1.2.
The doors shall
be held open but be automatic-closing by activation of a fire alarm initiating
device installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 as
listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code as for Phase I Emergency Recall Operation,
and shall be located at each floor served by the elevator; in the associated
elevator machine room, control space, or control room; and in the elevator
hoistway, where sprinklers are located in those hoistways.
1.3.
The doors, when
closed, shall have signs visible from the approach area stating: "WHEN THESE
DOORS ARE CLOSED OR IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE EXIT
STAIRWAYS."
2.
Buildings without occupied floors located more than 55
feet (16 764 mm) above or 25 feet (7620 mm) below the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access where provided with automatic sprinkler systems
installed in accordance with paragraphs
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
3.
Freight elevators
in buildings provided with both automatic sprinkler systems installed in
accordance with paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or
(C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code and not less than one ASME 17.3 -compliant
elevator serving the same floors.
Elimination of previously installed Phase I emergency recall or Phase II emergency in-car systems shall not be permitted.
(4)
1103.4
Vertical openings. Interior vertical openings, including but not limited
to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two
or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected as specified in
paragraphs (C)(4)(a)(1103.4.1) to
(C)(4)(j)(1103.4.10) of this rule.
(a)
1103.4.1
Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies. In Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies,
interior vertical openings connecting two or more stories shall be protected
with 1 hour fire-resistance rated construction.
Exceptions:
1.
In Group I-2,
unenclosed vertical openings not exceeding two connected stories and not
concealed within the building construction shall be permitted as follows:
1.1.
The unenclosed
vertical openings shall be separated from other unenclosed vertical openings
serving other floors by a smoke barrier.
1.2.
The unenclosed
vertical openings shall be separated from corridors by smoke
partitions.
1.3.
The unenclosed vertical openings shall be separated
from other fire or smoke compartments on the same floors by a smoke
barrier.
1.4.
On other than the lowest level, the unenclosed vertical
openings shall not serve as a required means of
egress.
2.
In Group I-2, atriums connecting three or more stories
shall not require 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction where the building
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with paragraph (C)(3)( 903.3) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code, and all of the following conditions are
met:
2.1.
For
other than existing approved atriums with a smoke control system, where the
atrium was constructed and is maintained in accordance with the code in effect
at the time the atrium was created, the atrium shall have a smoke control
system that is in compliance with paragraph (I)(909)
of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
2.2.
Glass walls
forming a smoke partition or a glass-block wall assembly shall be permitted
when in compliance with Condition 2.2.1 or 2.2.2.
2.2.1.
Glass walls
forming a smoke partition shall be permitted where all of the following
conditions are met:
2.2.1.1.
Automatic sprinklers are provided along both sides of
the separation wall and doors, or on the room side only if there is not a
walkway or occupied space on the atrium side.
2.2.1.2.
The
sprinklers shall be not more than 12 inches (305 mm) away from the face of the
glass and at intervals along the glass of not greater than 72 inches (1829
mm).
2.2.1.3.
Windows in the glass wall shall be non-operating
type.
2.2.1.4.
The glass wall and windows shall be installed in a
gasketed frame in a manner that the framing system deflects without breaking
(loading) the glass before the sprinkler system operates.
2.2.1.5.
The
sprinkler system shall be designed so that the entire surface of the glass is
wet upon activation of the sprinkler system without
obstruction.
2.2.2.
A fire barrier is not required where a glass-block wall
assembly complying with section 2110 of the building code as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and having a 3/4- hour fire
protection rating is provided.
2.3.
Where doors are
provided in the glass wall, they shall be either self-closing or
automatic-closing and shall be constructed to resist the passage of
smoke.
3.
In Group I-3 occupancies, exit stairways or ramps and
exit access stairways or ramps constructed in accordance with section 408 in
the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
1103.4.2
Three to five stories.
In other than Group
I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting three to five
stories shall be protected by either 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction
or an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building in
accordance with paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or
(C)(3)(a)(ii) (903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies.
2.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for open parking garages.
3.
Vertical opening
protection for escalators shall be in accordance with
paragraphs (C)(4)(e)(1103.4.5), (C)(4)(f)(1103.4.6) or
(C)(4)(g)(1103.4.7) of this rule.
4.
Exit access
stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with paragraph
(C)(4)(h)(1103.4.8) of this rule.
(c)
1103.4.3
More than five stories.
In other than
Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than
five stories shall be protected by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated
construction.
Exceptions:
1.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies.
2.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for open parking garages.
3.
Vertical opening
protection for escalators shall be in accordance with
paragraph (C)(4)(e)(1103.4.5), (C)(4)(f)(1103.4.6) or
(C)(4)(g)(1103.4.7) of this rule.
4.
Exit access
stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with paragraph
(C)(4)(h)(1103.4.8) of this rule.
(d)
1103.4.4
Atriums and covered malls.
In other than
Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings in a covered mall
building or a building with an atrium shall be protected by either 1-hour
fire-resistance-rated construction or an automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout the building in accordance with paragraph
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies.
2.
Vertical opening
protection is not required for open parking garages.
3.
Exit access
stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with paragraph
(C)(4)(h)(1103.4.8) of this rule.
(e)
1103.4.5
Escalators in Group B and M occupancies.
In Group B and M occupancies, escalators creating vertical
openings connecting any number of stories shall be protected by either 1-hour
fire-resistance-rated construction or an automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of
rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code installed throughout the building, with a
draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers around the escalator
opening.
(f)
1103.4.6 Escalators connecting four or fewer
stories.
In other than Group B and M
occupancies, escalators creating vertical openings connecting four or fewer
stories shall be protected by either 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction
or an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with paragraph
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed throughout the building,
and a draft curtain with closely spaced sprinklers shall be installed around
the escalator opening.
(g)
1103.4.7 Escalators connecting more than four
stories.
In other than Group B and M
occupancies, escalators creating vertical openings connecting five or more
stories shall be protected by 1 hour fire-resistance rated
construction.
(h)
1103.4.8 Occupancies other than Group I-2 and
I-3. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, floor openings
containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not comply with one of the
conditions listed in this paragraph shall be protected by
1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
1.
Exit access
stairways and ramps that serve, or atmospherically communicate between, only
two stories. Such interconnected stories shall not be open to other
stories.
2.
In Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies, exit access
stairways and ramps connecting four stories or less serving and contained
within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/work
unit.
3.
Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code, where the area of the vertical opening
between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the
stairway or ramp, and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely
spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. In other than Group B and M occupancies,
this provision is limited to openings that do not connect more than four
stories.
4.
Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium
complying with the provisions of section 404 of the building code as
listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
5.
Exit access
stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking
garage.
6.
Exit access stairways and ramps serving open-air
seating complying with the exit access travel distance requirements of section
1029.7 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
7.
Exit access
stairways and ramps serving the balcony, gallery or press box and the main
assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious worship,
auditoriums and sports facilities.
(i)
1103.4.9
Waste and linen chutes. In Group I-2 occupancies, existing waste and
linen chutes shall comply with paragraphs
(C)(4)(i)(a)(1103.4.9.1) to (C)(4)(i)(e)(1103.4.9.5)
of this rule.
(i)
1103.4.9.1 Enclosure. Chutes shall be
enclosed with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Opening protectives
shall be in accordance with section 716 of the building code as listed
in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and have a fire protection rating of not
less than 1 hour.
(ii)
1103.4.9.2 Chute intakes. Chute intakes
shall comply with paragraph (C)(4)(i)(ii)(a)(1103.4.9.2.1) or
(C)(4)(i)(ii)(b)(1103.4.9.2.2) of this rule.
(a)
1103.4.9.2.1 Chute intake direct from corridor.
Where intake to chutes is direct from a
corridor, the intake opening shall be equipped with a chute-intake door in
accordance with section 716 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and having a fire protection rating of not
less than 1 hour.
(b)
1103.4.9.2.2 Chute intake via a chute-intake
room.
Where the intake to chutes is
accessed through a chute-intake room, the room shall be enclosed with 1-hour
fire-resistance-rated construction. Opening protectives for the intake room
shall be in accordance with section 716 of the building code as listed
in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and have a fire protection rating of not
less than 3/4 hour. Opening protective for the chute enclosure shall be in
accordance with paragraph (C)(4)(i)(i)(1103.4.9.1) of
this rule.
(iii)
1103.4.9.3 Automatic sprinkler system. Chutes
shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with paragraph (C)(2)(k)(ii)(903.2.11.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(iv)
1103.4.9.4
Chute discharge rooms. Chutes shall terminate in a dedicated chute
discharge room. Such rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the
building by not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Opening
protectives shall be in accordance with section 716 of the building
code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and have a fire protection rating of not
less than 1 hour.
(v)
1103.4.9.5 Chute discharge protection.
Chute discharges shall be equipped with a self-closing or automatic-closing
opening protective in accordance with section 716 of the building code
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and having a fire protection rating of not
less than 1 hour.
(j)
1103.4.10
Flue-fed incinerators. Existing flue-fed incinerator rooms and
associated flue shafts shall be protected with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated
construction and shall not have other vertical openings connected with the
space other than the associated flue. Opening protectives shall be in
accordance with section 716 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and have a fire protection rating of not
less than 1 hour.
(5)
1103.5
Sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in
existing buildings in accordance with paragraphs
(C)(5)(a)(1103.5.1) and (C)(5)(c)(1103.5.3) of this
rule.
(a)
1103.5.1 Group I-2.
In
Group I-2, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with
paragraph (E)(8)( 1105.8) of this
rule.
(b)
1103.5.2 Group I-2 Condition 2.
In addition to the requirements of
paragraph (C)(5)(a)(1103.5.1) of this rule,
existing buildings of Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code. The automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed as established by the adopting ordinance.
(c)
1103.5.3
Pyroxylin plastics.
An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout existing buildings where cellulose nitrate
film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities
exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg). Vaults located within buildings for the storage
of raw pyroxylin shall be protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system
capable of discharging 1.66 gallons per minute per square foot (68
L/min/m2) over the area of the
vault.
(6)
1103.6 Standpipes.
Existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes
installed in accordance with paragraph (E)(905) of
rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code where required in
paragraphs (C)(6)(a)(1103.6.1) and (C)(6)(b)(1103.6.2)
of this rule. The fire code official is authorized to approve
the installation of manual standpipe systems to achieve compliance with this
paragraph where the responding fire department is capable of
providing the required hose flow at the highest standpipe outlet.
(a)
1103.6.1
Existing multiple-story buildings.
Existing buildings with occupied floors located more than 50
feet (15240 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access or more than
50 feet (15240 mm) below the highest level of fire department access shall be
equipped with standpipes.
(b)
1103.6.2 Existing helistops and
heliports.
Existing buildings with a
rooftop helistop or heliport located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the
lowest level of fire department access to the roof level on which the helistop
or heliport is located shall be equipped with standpipes in accordance with
paragraph (G)(5)( 2007.5) of rule
1301:7-7-20
of the Administrative Code.
(7)
1103.7 Fire
alarm systems.
An approved fire alarm
system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures in accordance
with paragraphs (C)(7)(a)(1103.7.1) to
(C)(7)(g)(1103.7.7) of this rule and provide occupant
notification in accordance with paragraph (G)(5)( 907.5)
of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code unless other requirements are provided by
other paragraphs of this code.
Exception: Occupancies with an existing, previously approved fire alarm system.
(a)
1103.7.1 Group E.
A
fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group E occupancies in
accordance with paragraph (G)(2)(c)(907.2.3) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
A manual fire
alarm system is not required in a building with a maximum area of 1,000 square
feet (93 m2) that contains a single classroom and is
located not closer than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from another
building.
2.
A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E
occupancies with an occupant load less than 50.
(b)
1103.7.2
Group I-1.
An automatic fire alarm system
shall be installed in existing Group I-1 facilities in accordance with
paragraph (G)(2)(f)(i)(907.2.6.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Where each sleeping room has a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior egress balcony that leads directly to the exits in accordance with paragraph (U)(1021) of rule 1301:7-7-10 of the Administrative Code, and the building is not more than three stories in height.
(c)
1103.7.3 Group I-2.
In Group I-2, an automatic fire alarm system shall be
installed in accordance with paragraph (E)(9)( 1105.9)
of this rule.
(d)
1103.7.4
Group I-3.
An automatic and manual fire
alarm system shall be installed in existing Group I-3 occupancies in accordance
with paragraph (G)(2)(f)(iii)(907.2.6.3) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(e)
1103.7.5
Group R-1.
A fire alarm system and smoke
alarms shall be installed in existing Group R-1 occupancies in accordance with
paragraphs (C)(7)(e)(i)(1103.7.5.1) to
(C)(7)(e)(ii)(a) (1103.7.5.2.1) of this
rule.
(i)
1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel manual fire
alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with paragraph (G)(5)( 907.5
) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the
Administrative
Code
shall be installed in existing
Group R-1 hotels and motels more than three stories or with more than 20
sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1.
Buildings less
than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces
are separated by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction and each sleeping
unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard.
2.
Manual fire alarm
boxes are not required throughout the building where the following conditions
are met:
2.1.
The building is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with paragraph
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
2.2.
The notification
appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3.
Not less than
one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
(a)
1103.7.5.1.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel automatic smoke
detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the
occupant notification system in accordance with paragraph
(G)(5)( 907.5) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in existing Group R-1
hotels and motels throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping rooms not
equipped with an approved, supervised sprinkler system installed in accordance
with paragraph (C)(903) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit.
(ii)
1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses
manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the
occupant notification system in accordance with paragraph
(G)(5)( 907.5) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in existing Group R-1
boarding and rooming houses.
Exception: Buildings less than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces are separated by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction and each sleeping unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard.
(a)
1103.7.5.2.1 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses
automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system
that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with
paragraph (G)(5)( 907.5) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in existing Group R-1
boarding and rooming houses throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping
units not equipped with an approved, supervised sprinkler system installed in
accordance with paragraph (C)(903) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Buildings equipped with single-station smoke alarms meeting or exceeding the requirements of paragraph (G)(2)(k)(i)(907.2.11.1) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code and where the fire alarm system includes not less than one manual fire alarm box per floor arranged to initiate the alarm.
(f)
1103.7.6
Group R-2. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with paragraph (G)(5)( 907.5
) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in existing Group R-2
occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or
sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1.
Where each living
unit is separated from other contiguous living units by fire barriers having a
fire-resistance rating of not less than 3/4 hour, and where each living unit has
either its own independent exit or its own independent stairway or ramp
discharging at grade.
2.
A separate fire alarm system is not required in
buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved supervised automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with paragraph
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii) (903.3.1.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code and having a local alarm to notify all
occupants.
3.
A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that
do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) or (C)(3)(a)(ii)(903.3.1.2)
of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code, provided that dwelling units either have a
means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads
directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in
accordance with paragraph (AA)(6)( 1027.6), exception 3
of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
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 hardwired,
interconnected smoke alarms as required for new construction in
paragraph (G)(2)(k)(907.2.11) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(g)
1103.7.7
Group R-4. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with paragraph (G)(5)( 907.5
) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in existing Group R-4
residential care/assisted living facilities in accordance with
paragraph (G)(2)(j)(i)(907.2.10.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Where there are
interconnected smoke alarms meeting the requirements of
paragraph (G)(2)(k)(907.2.11) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code and there is not less than one manual fire
alarm box per floor arranged to continuously sound the smoke
alarms.
2.
Other manually activated, continuously sounding alarms
approved by the fire code official.
(8)
1103.8
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. Single- and multiple-station
smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancies in
accordance with paragraphs (C)(8)(a)(1103.8.1)
to (C)(8)(c)(1103.8.3) of this rule.
(a)
1103.8.1
Where required. Existing Group I-1 and R occupancies shall be provided
with single-station smoke alarms in accordance with paragraph
(G)(2)(k)(907.2.11) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code. Interconnection and power sources shall be
in accordance with paragraphs (C)(8)(b)(1103.8.2) and
(C)(8)(c)(1103.8.3) of this rule, respectively.
Exceptions:
1.
Where the code
that was in effect at the time of construction required smoke alarms and smoke
alarms complying with those requirements are already provided.
2.
Where smoke alarms
have been installed in occupancies and dwellings that were not required to have
them at the time of construction, additional smoke alarms shall not be required
provided that the existing smoke alarms comply with requirements that were in
effect at the time of installation.
3.
Where smoke
detectors connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute
for smoke alarms.
(b)
1103.8.2
Interconnection.
Where more than one smoke
alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling or sleeping
unit, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the
activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.
Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed
wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one
alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise
levels with all intervening doors closed.
Exceptions:
1.
Interconnection is
not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs or
construction of any kind.
2.
Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be
interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of
interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an
attic, crawl space or basement available that could provide access for
interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.
(c)
1103.8.3 Power source.
Single-station smoke alarms shall receive their primary
power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a
commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms
with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery backup shall be
connected to an emergency electrical system. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal
when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than as required for over current protection.
Exceptions:
1.
Smoke alarms are
permitted to be solely battery operated in existing buildings where
construction is not taking place.
2.
Smoke alarms are
permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that are not served from a
commercial power source.
3.
Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery
operated in existing areas of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that
do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the
structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available that
could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior
finishes.
(9)
1103.9
Carbon monoxide alarms.
On or
before January 1, 2019,
existing Group
I-1, I-2, I-4, R and E occupancies shall be equipped with carbon monoxide
alarms in accordance with paragraph (O)(915) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code, except that the carbon monoxide alarms
shall be allowed to be solely battery operated.
(10)
1103.10 Medical
gases.
Medical gases stored and
transferred in health-care-related facilities shall be in accordance with
rule
1301:7-7-53 of
the Administrative Code.
(D) Section 1104 Means of egress for existing buildings
(1)
1104.1
General.
Means of egress in existing
buildings shall comply with the minimum egress requirements where specified in
Table 1103.1of this rule as further enumerated in
paragraphs (D)(2)( 1104.2) to (D)(25)(
1104.25) of this rule, and the building code that applied at
the time of construction. Where the provisions of this rule
conflict with the building code that applied at the time of construction, the
most restrictive provision shall apply. Existing buildings that were not
required to comply with a building code at the time of construction shall
comply with the minimum egress requirements where specified in Table
1103.1of this rule as further enumerated in
paragraphs (D)(2)( 1104.2) to (D)(25)(
1104.25) of this rule.
(2)
1104.2
Elevators, escalators and moving walks.
Elevators, escalators and moving walks shall not be used as
a component of a required means of egress.
Exceptions:
1.
Elevators used as
an accessible means of egress where allowed by paragraph
(I)(4)( 1009.4) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
2.
Previously
approved elevators, escalators and moving walks in existing
buildings.
(3)
1104.3 Exit sign illumination.
Exit signs shall be internally or externally
illuminated. The face of an exit sign illuminated from an external source,
shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot-candles (54 lux). Internally
illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance and be listed for the
purpose.
Exception: Approved self-luminous signs that provide evenly illuminated letters shall have a minimum luminance of 0.06 foot-lamberts ( 0.21 cd/m2).
(4)
1104.4
Power source.
Where emergency illumination
is required in paragraph (D)(5)( 1104.5) of this
rule, exit signs shall be visible under emergency illumination
conditions.
Exception: Approved signs that provide continuous illumination independent of external power sources are not required to be connected to an emergency electrical system.
(5)
1104.5
Illumination emergency power.
Where means
of egress illumination is provided, the power supply for means of egress
illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electrical supply. In
the event of power supply failure, illumination shall be automatically provided
from an emergency system for the following occupancies where such occupancies
require two or more means of egress:
1.
Group A having 50 or more occupants.
Exception: Assembly occupancies used exclusively as a place of worship and having an occupant load of less than 300.
2.
Group B buildings
three or more stories in height, buildings with 100 or more occupants above or
below a level of exit discharge serving the occupants or buildings with 1,000
or more total occupants.
3.
Group E in interior exit access and exit stairways and
ramps, corridors, windowless areas with student occupancy, shops and
laboratories.
4.
Group F having more than 100 occupants.
Exception: Buildings used only during daylight hours and that are provided with windows for natural light in accordance with the building code as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code.
5.
Group
I.
6.
Group M.
Exception: Buildings less than 3,000 square feet (279 m2) in gross sales area on one story only, excluding mezzanines.
7.
Group R-1.
Exception: Where each sleeping unit has direct access to the outside of the building at grade.
8.
Group R-2.
Exception: Where each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has direct access to the outside of the building at grade.
9.
Group R-4.
Exception: Where each sleeping unit has direct access to the outside of the building at ground level.
(a)
1104.5.1
Emergency power duration and installation. Emergency power for means of
egress illumination shall be provided in accordance with
paragraph (D)(604) of rule
1301:7-7-06
of the Administrative Code. In other than Group I-2, emergency power
shall be provided for not less than 60 minutes for systems requiring emergency
power. In Group I-2, essential electrical systems shall comply with
paragraphs (E)(5)(a)(1105.5.1) and (E)(5)(b)(1105.5.2)
of this rule.
(6)
1104.6
Guards. Guards complying with this paragraph shall be
provided at the open sides of means of egress that are more than 30 inches (762
mm) above the floor or grade below.
(a)
1104.6.1 Height of guards.
Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 42
inches (1067 mm) high.
Exceptions:
1.
Existing guards on
the open side of exit access and exit stairways and ramps shall be not less
than 30 inches (760 mm) high.
2.
Existing guards
within dwelling units shall be not less than 36 inches (910 mm)
high.
3.
Existing guards in assembly seating
areas.
(b)
1104.6.2 Opening limitations.
Open guards shall have balusters or ornamental patterns
such that a 6-inch diameter (152 mm) sphere cannot pass through any opening up
to a height of 34 inches (864 mm).
Exceptions:
1.
At elevated
walking surfaces for access to, and use of electrical, mechanical or plumbing
systems or equipment, guards shall have balusters or be of solid materials such
that a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) cannot pass through any
opening.
2.
In occupancies in Group I-3, F, H or S, the clear
distance between intermediate rails measured at right angles to the rails shall
not exceed 21 inches (533 mm).
3.
Approved existing
open guards.
(7)
1104.7 Size
of doors.
The minimum width of each door
opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a
clear width of not less than 28 inches (711 mm). Where this
paragraph requires a minimum clear width of 28 inches (711 mm)
and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall
provide a clear opening width of 28 inches (711 mm). In ambulatory care
facilities, doors serving as means of egress from patient treatment rooms or
patient sleeping rooms shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches
(813 mm). In Group I-2, means of egress doors where used for the movement of
beds shall provide a clear width not less than 41 1/2 inches (1054 mm). The
maximum width of a swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) nominal. The
height of door openings shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm).
Exceptions:
1.
The minimum and
maximum width shall not apply to door openings that are not part of the
required means of egress in occupancies in Groups R-2 and R-3.
2.
Door openings to
storage closets less than 10 square feet ( 0.93 m2)
in area shall not be limited by the minimum width.
3.
Width of door
leafs in revolving doors that comply with paragraph
(J)(10)(a)(i)(1010.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code shall not be limited.
4.
Door openings
within a dwelling unit shall not be less than 78 inches (1981 mm) in
height.
5.
Exterior door openings in dwelling units, other than
the required exit door, shall be not less than 76 inches (1930 mm) in
height.
6.
Exit access doors serving a room not larger than 70
square feet ( 6.5 m2) shall be not less than 24
inches (610 mm) in door width.
7.
Door closers and
door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the
floor.
(8)
1104.8 Opening force for doors.
The opening force for interior side-swinging doors
without closers shall not exceed a 5-pound (22 N) force. The opening forces do
not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other
devices that hold the door in a closed position. For other side-swinging,
sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall release when subjected to a
force of not more than 15 pounds (66 N). The door shall be set in motion when
subjected to a force not exceeding 30 pounds (133 N). The door shall swing to a
full-open position when subjected to a force of not more than 50 pounds (222
N). Forces shall be applied to the latch side.
(9)
1104.9
Revolving doors.
Revolving doors shall
comply with the following:
1.
A revolving door shall not be located within 10 feet
(3048 mm) of the foot or top of stairways or escalators. A dispersal area shall
be provided between the stairways or escalators and the revolving
doors.
2.
The revolutions per minute for a revolving door shall
not exceed those shown in Table 1104.9of this
rule.
3.
Each revolving door shall have a conforming side-hinged
swinging door in the same wall as the revolving door and within 10 feet (3048
mm).
Exceptions:
1.
A revolving door
is permitted to be used without an adjacent swinging door for street floor
elevator lobbies provided a stairway, escalator or door from other parts of the
building does not discharge through the lobby and the lobby does not have any
occupancy or use other than as a means of travel between elevators and a
street.
2.
Existing revolving doors where the number of revolving
doors does not exceed the number of swinging doors within 20 feet (6096
mm).
Table 1104.9
Revolving door speeds
|
Inside diameter (feet-inches) |
Power-driven-type speed control (RPM) |
Manual-type speed control (RPM) |
|
6'6" |
11 |
12 |
|
7'0" |
10 |
11 |
|
7'6" |
9 |
11 |
|
8'0" |
9 |
10 |
|
8'6" |
8 |
9 |
|
9'0" |
8 |
9 |
|
9'6" |
7 |
8 |
|
10'0" |
7 |
8 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
(a)
1104.9.1 Egress component. A revolving
door used as a component of a means of egress shall comply with
paragraph (D)(9)( 1104.9) of this rule and
all of the following conditions:
(i)
Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than
50 per cent of the required egress capacity.
(ii)
Each revolving
door shall be credited with not more than a 50-person capacity.
(iii)
Revolving doors
shall be capable of being collapsed when a force of not more than 130 pounds
(578 N) is applied within 3 inches (76 mm) of the outer edge of a
wing.
(10)
1104.10
Stair dimensions for existing stairways.
Existing stairways in buildings shall be permitted to remain
if the rise does not exceed 81/4 inches (210 mm) and the run is
not less than 9 inches (229 mm). Existing stairways can be rebuilt.
Exception: Other stairways approved by the fire code official.
(a)
1104.10.1 Dimensions for replacement stairs.
The replacement of an existing stairway in a structure shall not be
required to comply with the new stairway requirements of
paragraph (I)(1009) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code where the existing space and construction will
not allow a reduction in pitch or slope.
(11)
1104.11
Winders.
Existing winders shall be allowed
to remain in use if they have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) and a
minimum tread depth of 9 inches (229 mm) at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the
narrowest edge.
(12)
1104.12 Curved stairways.
Existing curved stairways shall be allowed to continue
in use, provided the minimum depth of tread is 10 inches (254 mm) and the
smallest radius shall be not less than twice the width of the
stairway.
(13)
1104.13 Stairway handrails.
Stairways shall have handrails on at least one side.
Handrails shall be located so that all portions of the stairway width required
for egress capacity are within 44 inches (1118 mm) of a handrail.
Exception: Aisle stairs provided with a center handrail are not required to have additional handrails.
(a)
1104.13.1
Height. Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosings, shall be
uniform, not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 42 inches (1067
mm).
(14)
1104.14 Slope of ramps.
Ramp runs utilized as part of a means of egress shall
have a running slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal
(10-per cent slope). The slope of other ramps shall not be
steeper than one unit vertical in eight units horizontal ( 12.5 -per
cent slope).
(15)
1104.15 Width of ramps.
Existing ramps are permitted to have a minimum width of
30 inches (762 mm) but not less than the width required for the number of
occupants served as determined by paragraph (E)(1)( 1005.1)
of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code. In Group I-2, ramps serving as a means of
egress and used for the movement of patients in beds shall comply with
paragraph (E)(5)(d)(1105.5.4) of this
rule.
(16)
1104.16 Fire escape stairways.
Fire escape stairways shall comply with
paragraphs (D)(16)(a)(1104.16.1) to (D)(16)(g)(1104.16.7)
of this rule.
(a)
1104.16.1 Existing means of egress.
Fire escape stairways shall be permitted in existing
buildings but shall not constitute more than 50 per cent of
the required exit capacity.
(b)
1104.16.2
Protection of openings.
Openings within 10
feet (3048 mm) of fire escape stairways shall be protected by opening
protectives having a minimum 3/4-hour fire protection rating.
Exception: In buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, opening protection is not required.
(c)
1104.16.3 Dimensions.
Fire escape stairways shall meet the minimum width,
capacity, riser height and tread depth as specified in
paragraph (D)(10)( 1104.10) of this
rule.
(d)
1104.16.4 Access.
Access to a fire escape stairway from a corridor shall not
be through an intervening room. Access to a fire escape stairway shall be from
a door or window meeting the criteria of paragraph (E)(1)(
1005.1) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code. Access to a fire escape stairway shall be
directly to a balcony, landing or platform. These shall not be higher than the
floor or window sill level and no lower than 8 inches (203 mm) below the floor
level or 18 inches (457 mm) below the window sill.
(e)
1104.16.5
Materials and strength.
Components of fire
escape stairways shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Fire escape
stairways and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not
less than 100 pounds per square foot ( 4.78
kN/m2). Fire escape
stairways and balconies shall be provided with a top and intermediate handrail
on each side.
(i)
1104.16.5.1 Examination. Fire escape
stairways and balconies shall be examined for structural adequacy and safety in
accordance with paragraph (D)(16)(e)(1104.16.5) of
this rule by a registered design professional or others acceptable to
the fire code official every 5 years, or as required by the fire code official.
An inspection report shall be submitted to the fire code official after such
examination.
(f)
1104.16.6 Termination.
The lowest balcony shall not be more than 18 feet (5486
mm) from the ground. Fire escape stairways shall extend to the ground or be
provided with counterbalanced stairs reaching the ground.
Exception: For fire escape stairways serving 10 or fewer occupants, an approved fire escape ladder is allowed to serve as the termination.
(g)
1104.16.7 Maintenance.
Fire escape stairways shall be kept clear and
unobstructed at all times and shall be maintained in good working
order.
(17)
1104.17 Corridor construction.
Corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 and
the openings therein shall provide an effective barrier to resist the movement
of smoke. Transoms, louvers, doors and other openings shall be kept closed or
be self-closing. In Group I-2, corridors in areas housing patient sleeping or
care rooms shall comply with paragraph (E)(4)( 1105.4)
of this rule.
Exceptions:
1.
Corridors in
occupancies other than in Group H, that are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
2.
Corridors in
occupancies in Group E where each room utilized for instruction or assembly has
not less than one-half of the required means of egress doors opening directly
to the exterior of the building at ground level.
3.
Corridors that are
in accordance with the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(a)
1104.17.1 Corridor openings. Openings in
corridor walls shall comply with the requirements of the building code
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Where 20-minute
fire door assemblies are required, solid wood doors not less than 1.75 inches
(44 mm) thick or insulated steel doors are allowed.
2.
Openings protected
with fixed wire glass set in steel frames.
3.
Openings covered
with 0.5 -inch ( 12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or 0.75 -inch ( 19.1 mm) plywood on
the room side.
4.
Opening protection is not required where the building
is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
(18)
1104.18
Dead end corridors.
Where more than one
exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such
that dead ends do not exceed the limits specified in Table 1104.18of
this rule. In Group I-2, in smoke compartments containing patient
sleeping rooms and treatment rooms, dead end corridors shall be in accordance
with paragraph (E)(5)(f)(1105.5.6) of this
rule.
Exception: A dead-end passageway or corridor shall not be limited in length where the length of the dead-end passageway or corridor is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end passageway or corridor.
Table 1104.18
Common path, dead-end and travel distance limits (by occupancy)
|
Occupancy |
Common path limit |
Dead-end limit |
Travel distance limit |
|||
|
Unsprinklered (feet) |
Sprinklered (feet) |
Unsprinklered (feet) |
Sprinklered (feet) |
Unsprinklered (feet) |
Sprinklered (feet) |
|
|
Group A |
20/75a |
20/75a |
20b |
20b |
200 |
250 |
|
Group Bh |
75 |
100 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
300 |
|
Group E |
75 |
75 |
20 |
50 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group F-1, S-1d,h |
75 |
100 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group F-2, S-2d,h |
75 |
100 |
50 |
50 |
300 |
400 |
|
Group H-1 |
25 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
75 |
75 |
|
Group H-2 |
50 |
100 |
0 |
0 |
75 |
100 |
|
Group H-3 |
50 |
100 |
20 |
20 |
100 |
150 |
|
Group H-4 |
75 |
75 |
20 |
20 |
150 |
175 |
|
Group H-5 |
75 |
75 |
20 |
20 |
150 |
200 |
|
Group I-1 |
75 |
75 |
20 |
50 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group I-2 |
Notes e,g |
Notes e,g |
Note f |
Note f |
150 |
200c |
|
Group I-3 |
100 |
100 |
NR |
NR |
150c |
200c |
|
Group I-4 (Day care centers) |
NR |
NR |
20 |
20 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group M (Covered or open mall) |
75 |
100 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
400 |
|
Group M (Mercantile) |
75 |
100 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
400 |
|
Group R-1 (Hotels) |
75 |
75 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group R-2 (Apartments) |
75 |
125 |
50 |
50 |
200 |
250 |
|
Group R-3 (One- and two-family) |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
|
Group R-4 (Residential care/assisted living) |
NR |
NR |
NR- |
NR |
NR |
NR |
|
Group Uf |
75 |
100 |
20 |
50 |
300 |
400 |
NR=No requirements.
For SI: 1 foot =304.8 mm, 1 square foot =0.0929 m2.
a.
20 feet for common
path serving 50 or more persons; 75 feet for common path serving less than 50
persons.
b.See paragraph (CC)(9)(e)(1029.9.5)
of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code for dead-end aisles in Group A
occupancies.
c.
This dimension is for the total travel distance,
assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums. For
travel distance within the room, and from the room exit access door to the
exit, see the appropriate occupancy rule.
d.
See the
building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code for special requirements on spacing of
doors in aircraft hangars.
e.
In Group I-2, separation of exit access doors within a
care recipient sleeping room, or any suite that includes care recipient
sleeping rooms, shall comply with paragraph
(E)(5)(g)(1105.5.7) of this rule.
f.In Group I-2, in
smoke compartments containing care recipient sleeping rooms and treatment
rooms, dead-end corridors shall comply with paragraph
(E)(5)(f)(1105.5.6) of this rule.
g.
In Group I-2
Condition 2, care recipient sleeping rooms, or any suite that includes care
recipient sleeping rooms, shall comply with paragraph (E)(6)(
1105.6) of this rule.
h.
Where a tenant
space in Group B, S and U occupancies has an occupant load of not more than 30,
the length of a common path of egress travel shall not be more than 100
feet.
(19)
1104.19 Exit access travel distance.
Exits shall be located so that the maximum length of
exit access travel, measured from the most remote point to an approved exit
along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel, does not exceed the
distances given in Table 1104.18of this rule.
(20)
1104.20
Common path of egress travel.
The common
path of egress travel shall not exceed the distances given in Table
1104.18of this rule.
(21)
1104.21
Stairway discharge identification.
An
interior exit stairway or ramp that continues below its level of exit discharge
shall be arranged and marked to make the direction of egress to a public way
readily identifiable.
Exception: Stairways that continue one-half story beyond their levels of exit discharge need not be provided with barriers where the exit discharge is obvious.
(22)
1104.22
Exterior stairway protection.
Exterior
exit stairways shall be separated from the interior of the building as required
in paragraph (AA)(6)( 1027.6) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code. Openings shall be limited to those necessary
for egress from normally occupied spaces.
Exceptions:
1.
Separation from
the interior of the building is not required for buildings that are two stories
or less above grade where the level of exit discharge serving such occupancies
is the first story above grade.
2.
Separation from
the interior of the building is not required where the exterior stairway is
served by an exterior balcony that connects two remote exterior stairways or
other approved exits, with a perimeter that is not less than 50 per
cent open. To be considered open, the opening shall be not less than
50 per cent of the height of the enclosing wall, with the top
of the opening not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the top of the
balcony.
3.
Separation from the interior of the building is not
required for an exterior stairway located in a building or structure that is
permitted to have unenclosed interior stairways in accordance with
paragraph (W)(1023) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
4.
Separation from
open-ended corridors of the building is not required for exterior stairways
provided that:
4.1.
The open-ended corridors comply with
paragraph (T)(1020) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
4.2.
The open-ended
corridors are connected on each end to an exterior exit stairway complying with
paragraph (AA)(1027) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
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.
(23)
1104.23
Minimum aisle width.
The minimum clear
width of aisles shall be:
(a)
Forty-two inches (1067 mm) for aisle stairs having
seating on each side.
Exception: Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the aisle serves less than 50 seats.
(b)
Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for stepped aisles having
seating on only one side.
Exceptions:
1.
Thirty inches (760
mm) for catchment areas serving not more than 60 seats.
2.
Twenty-three
inches (584 mm) between a stepped aisle handrail and seating where an aisle
does not serve more than five rows on one side.
(c)
Twenty inches
(508 mm) between a stepped aisle handrail or guard and seating when the aisle
is subdivided by the handrail.
(d)
Forty-two inches
(1067 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on both sides.
Exception: Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where the aisle serves less than 50 seats.
(e)
Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for level or ramped aisles
having seating on only one side.
Exception: Thirty inches (760 mm) for catchment areas serving not more than 60 seats.
(f)
In Group I-2,
where aisles are used for movement of patients in beds, aisles shall comply
with paragraph (E)(5)(h)(1105.5.8) of this
rule.
(24)
1104.24 Stairway floor number signs.
Existing stairways shall be marked in accordance with
paragraph (W)(9)( 1023.9) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
(25)
1104.25
Egress path markings.
Existing high-rise
buildings of Group A, B, E, I, M and R-1occupancies shall be provided with
luminous egress path markings in accordance with paragraph
(Y)(1025) of rule
1301:7-7-10 of
the Administrative Code.
Exception: Open, unenclosed stairwells in historic buildings designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program.
(E) Section 1105 Construction requirements for existing Group I-2
(1)
1105.1 General.
Existing Group I-2 shall meet all of the following
requirements:
(a)
The minimum fire safety requirements in
paragraph (C)(1103) of this
rule.
(b)
The minimum means of egress requirements in
paragraph (D)(1104) of this
rule.
(c)
The additional egress and construction requirements in
paragraph (E)(1105) of this rule.
Where the provisions of this rule conflict with the construction requirements that applied at the time of construction, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
(2)
1105.2 Construction.
Group I-2 Condition 2 shall not be located on floor
level higher than the floor level limitation in Table 1105.2of this
rule based on the type of construction.
Table 1105.2
Floor level limitations for Group I-2 Condition 2
|
Construction type |
Automatic sprinkler system |
Allowable floor levela |
|||
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 or more |
||
|
IA |
Note b |
P |
P |
P |
P |
|
Note c |
P |
P |
P |
P |
|
|
IB |
Note b |
P |
P |
P |
P |
|
Note c |
P |
P |
P |
P |
|
|
IIA |
Note b |
P |
P |
P |
NP |
|
Note c |
P |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
IIB |
Note b |
P |
P |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
NP |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
IIIA |
Note b |
P |
P |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
P |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
IIIB |
Note b |
P |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
NP |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
IV |
Note b |
P |
P |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
NP |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
VA |
Note b |
P |
P |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
NP |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
|
VB |
Note b |
P |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
Note c |
NP |
NP |
NP |
NP |
|
P = Permitted; NP = Not permitted.
a.
Floor level shall be counted based on the number of
stories above grade.
b.
The building is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with paragraph
(C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
c.
The building is
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
paragraph (E)(8)( 1105.8) of this
rule.
(3)
1105.3 Incidental uses in existing Group
I-2. Incidental uses associated with and located within existing
single-occupancy or mixed-occupancy Group I-2 buildings and that generally pose
a greater level of risk to such occupancies shall comply with the provisions of
paragraphs (E)(3)(a)(1105.3.1) to
(E)(3)(c)(ii)(a)(1105.3.3.2.1) of this rule. Incidental uses
in Group I-2 occupancies are limited to those listed in Table 1105.3of
this rule.
Table 1105.3
Incidental uses in existing Group I-2 occupancies
|
Room or area |
Separation and/or protection |
|
Furnace room where any piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Rooms with boilers where the largest piece of equipment is over 15 psi and 10 horsepower |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Refrigerant machinery room |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Hydrogen fuel gas rooms, not classified as Group H |
2 hours |
|
Incinerator rooms |
2 hours and provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Paint shops not classified as Group H |
2 hours; or 1 hour and provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Laboratories and vocational shops, not classified as Group H |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Laundry rooms over 100 square feet |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Patient rooms equipped with padded surfaces |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Physical plant maintenance shops |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Waste and linen collection rooms with containers with total volume of 10 cubic feet or greater |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Storage rooms greater than 100 square feet |
1 hour or provide automatic sprinkler system |
|
Stationary storage battery systems having a liquid electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons for flooded lead-acid, nickel cadmium or VRLA, or more than 1,000 pounds for lithium-ion and lithium metal polymer used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterruptable power supplies |
2 hours |
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 pound per square inch (psi) = 6.9 kPa, 1 British thermal unit (Btu) per hour = 0.293 watts, 1 horsepower = 746 watts, 1 gallon = 3.785 L.
(a)
1105.3.1 Occupancy classification.
Incidental uses shall not be individually classified in
accordance with section 302.1 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Incidental uses shall be included in the
building occupancies within which they are located.
(b)
1105.3.2
Area limitations.
Incidental uses shall
not occupy more than 10 per cent of the building area of the
story in which they are located.
(c)
1105.3.3
Separation and protection.
The incidental
uses listed in Table 1105.3of this rule shall be separated
from the remainder of the building or equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system, or both, in accordance with the provisions of that table.
(i)
1105.3.3.1
Separation. Where Table 1105.3of this rule specifies a
fire-resistance-rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from
the remainder of the building in accordance with section 509.4.1 of the
building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(ii)
1105.3.3.2
Protection. Where Table 1105.3of this rule permits an
automatic sprinkler system without a fire-resistance-rated separation, the
incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building by
construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke in accordance with
section 509.4.2 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(a)
1105.3.3.2.1 Protection limitation. Except as
otherwise specified in Table 1105.2of this rule for certain
incidental uses, where an automatic sprinkler system is provided in accordance
with Table 1105.3of this rule, only the space occupied by the
incidental use need be equipped with such a
system.
(4)
1105.4
Corridor construction. Group I-2, in areas housing patient sleeping or
care rooms, corridor walls and the opening protectives therein shall provide a
barrier designed to resist the passage of smoke in accordance with
paragraphs (E)(4)(a)(1105.4.1) to
(E)(4)(g)(1105.4.7) of this rule.
(a)
1105.4.1
Materials.
The walls shall be of materials
permitted by the building type of construction.
(b)
1105.4.2
Fire-resistance rating.
Unless required
elsewhere in this code, corridor walls are not required to have a
fire-resistance rating.
(c)
1105.4.3 Corridor wall continuity.
Corridor walls shall extend from the top of the
foundation or floor below to one of the following:
(i)
The underside of
the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above.
(ii)
The underside of
a ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is constructed to limit the passage
of smoke.
(iii)
The underside of a lay-in ceiling system where the
ceiling system is constructed to limit the passage of smoke and where the
ceiling tiles weigh not less than 1 pound per square foot ( 4.88
kg/m2) of tile.
(d)
1105.4.4
Openings in corridor walls.
Openings in
corridor walls shall provide protection in accordance with
paragraphs (E)(4)(d)(i)(1105.4.4.1) to
(E)(4)(d)(iii)(1105.4.4.3) of this rule.
(i)
1105.4.4.1
Windows. Windows in corridor walls shall be sealed to limit the passage
of smoke, or the window shall be automatic-closing upon detection of smoke, or
the window opening shall be protected by an automatic closing device that
closes upon detection of smoke.
Exception: In smoke compartments not containing patient sleeping rooms, pass-through windows or similar openings shall be permitted in accordance with paragraph (E)(4)(d)(iii)(1105.4.4.3) of this rule.
(ii)
1105.4.4.2
Doors. Doors in corridor walls shall comply with
paragraphs (E)(4)(d)(ii)(a)(1105.4.4.2.1) to
(E)(4)(d)(ii)(c)(1105.4.4.2.3) of this rule.
(a)
1105.4.4.2.1 Louvers.
Doors in corridor walls shall not include louvers, transfer
grills or similar openings.
Exception: Doors shall be permitted to have louvers, transfer grills or similar openings at toilet rooms or bathrooms; storage rooms that do not contain storage of flammable or combustible material; and storage rooms that are not required to be separated as incidental uses.
(b)
1105.4.4.2.2 Corridor doors.
Doors in corridor walls shall limit the transfer of
smoke by complying with the following:
(i)
Doors shall be
constructed of not less than 13/4 inch-thick (44 mm) solid
bonded-core wood or capable of resisting fire not less than 1/3 hour.
Exception: Corridor doors in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
(ii)
Frames for
side-hinged swinging doors shall have stops on the sides and top to limit
transfer of smoke.
(iii)
Where provided, vision panels in doors shall be a fixed
glass window assembly installed to limit the passage of smoke. Existing wired
glass panels with steel frames shall be permitted to remain in
place.
(iv)
Door undercuts shall not exceed 1 inch (25 mm).
(v)
Doors
shall be positive latching with devices that resist not less than 5 pounds (
22.2 N). Roller latches are prohibited.
(vi)
Mail slots or
similar openings shall be permitted in accordance with
paragraph (E)(4)(d)(iii)(1105.4.4.3)of this
rule.
(c)
1105.4.4.2.3 Dutch doors.
Where provided, dutch doors shall comply with
paragraph (E)(4)(d)(ii)(b)(1105.4.4.2.2)
of this rule. In addition, dutch doors shall be equipped with
latching devices on either the top or bottom leaf to allow leaves to latch
together. The space between the leaves shall be protected with devices such as
astragals to limit the passage of smoke.
(d)
1105.4.4.2.4 Self- or automatic-closing doors.
Where self- or automatic-closing doors are required,
closer shall be maintained in operational condition.
(iii)
1105.4.4.3 Openings in corridor walls and
doors. In other than smoke compartments containing patient sleeping
rooms, mail slots, pass-through windows or similar openings shall not be
required to be protected where the aggregate area of the openings between the
corridor and a room are not greater than 80 square inches (51 613
mm2) and are located with the top edge of any
opening not higher than 48 inches above the floor.
(e)
1105.4.5
Penetrations.
The space around penetrating
items shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of
smoke.
(f)
1105.4.6 Joints.
Joints
shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of
smoke.
(g)
1105.4.7 Duct and air transfer openings.
The space around a duct penetrating a smoke partition
shall be filled with an approved material to limit the passage of smoke. Air
transfer openings in smoke partitions shall be provided with a smoke damper
complying with section 717.3.2.2 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Where the installation of a smoke damper will interfere with the operation of a required smoke control system in accordance with paragraph (I)(909) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code, approved alternative protection shall be utilized.
(5)
1105.5
Means of egress.
In addition to the means
of egress requirements in paragraph (D)(1104) of this
rule, Group I-2 facilities shall meet the means of egress requirements
in paragraphs (E)(5)(a)(1105.5.1) to (E)(5)(g)(1105.5.8)
of this rule.
(a)
1105.5.1 Exit signs and emergency
illumination.
The power system for exit
signs and emergency illumination for the means of egress shall provide power
for not less than 90 minutes and consist of storage batteries, unit equipment
or an on-site generator.
(b)
1105.5.2 Emergency power for operational
needs.
The essential electrical system
shall be capable of supplying services in accordance with NFPA 99 as
listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(c)
1105.5.3
Size of door.
Means of egress doors used
for the movement of patients in beds shall provide a minimum clear width of 411/2
inches (1054 mm). The height of the door opening shall be not less than 80
inches (2032 mm).
Exceptions:
1.
Door closers and
door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum above the
floor.
2.
In Group I-2 Condition 1, existing means of egress
doors used for the movement of patients in beds that provide a minimum clear
width of 32 inches (813 mm) shall be permitted to remain.
(d)
1105.5.4 Ramps.
In
areas where ramps are used for movement of patients in beds, the clear width of
the ramp shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm).
(e)
1105.5.5
Corridor width.
In areas where corridors
are used for movement of patients in beds, the clear width of the corridor
shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm).
(f)
1105.5.6
Dead-end corridors.
In smoke compartments
containing patient sleeping rooms and treatment rooms, dead-end corridors shall
not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) unless approved by the fire code
official.
(g)
1105.5.7 Separation of exit access doors.
Patient sleeping rooms, or any suite that includes
patient sleeping rooms, of more than 1,000 square feet ( 92.9
m2) shall have not less than two exit access doors
placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-third of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the patient sleeping room or suite to be
served, measured in a straight line between exit access doors.
(h)
1105.5.8
Aisles. In areas where aisles are used for movement of patients in beds,
the clear width of the aisle shall be not less than 48 inches (1219
mm).
(6)
1105.6 Smoke compartments.
Smoke compartments shall be provided in existing Group
I-2 Condition 2, in accordance with paragraphs
(E)(6)(a)(1105.6.1) to (E)(6)(f)(1105.6.6) of this rule.
(a)
1105.6.1
Design. Smoke barriers shall be provided to subdivide each story used
for patients sleeping with an occupant load of more than 30 patients into not
fewer than two smoke compartments.
(i)
1105.6.1.1 Refuge areas. Refuge areas
shall be provided within each smoke compartment. The size of the refuge area
shall accommodate the occupants and care recipients from the adjoining smoke
compartment. Where a smoke compartment is adjoined by two or more smoke
compartments, the minimum area of the refuge area shall accommodate the largest
occupant load of the adjoining compartments.
The size of the refuge area shall provide the following:
(a)
Not less than 30 net square feet ( 2.8
m2) for each care recipient confined to a bed or
stretcher.
(b)
Not less than 15 square feet ( 1.4
m2) for each resident in a Group I-2 using mobility
assistance devices.
(c)
Not less than 6 square feet ( 0.56
m2) for each occupant
not addressed in (a) and (b).
Areas of spaces permitted to be included in the calculation of the refuge area are corridors, sleeping areas, treatment rooms, lounge or dining areas and other low-hazard areas.
(b)
1105.6.2
Smoke barriers.
Smoke barriers shall be
constructed in accordance with section 709 of the building code as
listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Existing smoke
barriers are permitted to remain where the existing smoke barrier has a minimum
fire-resistance rating of 1/2 hour.
2.
Smoke barriers
shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium enclosure in accordance with
section 404.6 of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(c)
1105.6.3
Opening protectives.
Openings in smoke
barriers shall be protected in accordance with section 716 of the
building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Opening protectives shall have a minimum
fire-protection-rating of 1/3
hour.
Exception: Existing wired glass vision panels in doors shall be permitted to remain.
(d)
1105.6.4
Penetrations.
Penetrations of smoke
barriers shall comply with the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction.
(e)
1105.6.5 Joints.
Joints made in or between smoke barriers shall comply
with the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Approved existing materials and methods of construction.
(f)
1105.6.6 Duct and air transfer openings.
Penetrations in a smoke barrier by duct
and air transfer openings shall comply with section 717 of the building
code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Where existing duct and air transfer openings in smoke barriers exist without smoke dampers, they shall be permitted to remain. Any changes to existing smoke dampers shall be submitted for review and approved in accordance with section 717 of the building code as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code.
(7)
1105.7
Group I-2 care suites. Care suites in existing Group I-2 Condition 2
occupancies shall comply with sections 407.4.4 to 407.4.4.6.2
of the building code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(8)
1105.8
Group I-2 automatic sprinkler system.
An
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be provided throughout existing Group
I-2 fire areas. The sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the floor
where the Group I-2 occupancy is located, and in all floors between the Group
I-2 occupancy and the level of exit discharge.
(9)
1105.9
Group I-2 automatic fire alarm system.
An
automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in existing Group I-2
occupancies in accordance with paragraph
(G)(2)(f)(ii)(907.2.6.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes in patient sleeping areas shall not be required at exits if located at all nurses' control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided such stations are visible and continuously accessible and that travel distances required in paragraph (G)(4)(b)(i)(907.4.2.1) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code are not exceeded.
(10)
1105.10 Essential electrical
systems.
Essential electrical systems in
Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies shall be in accordance with
paragraphs (E)(10)(a)(1105.10.1) and (E)(10)(b)(1105.10.2)
of this rule.
(a)
1105.10.1 Where required.
In Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies where life support
is being provided, an essential electrical system shall be provided in
accordance with NFPA 99 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
1105.10.2
Installation and duration.
In Group I-2
Condition 2 occupancies, the installation and duration of operation of existing
essential electrical systems shall be based on a hazard vulnerability analysis
conducted in accordance with NFPA 99 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(F) Section 1106 Requirements for outdoor operations
(1)
1106.1 Tire
storage yards. Existing tire storage yards shall be provided with fire
apparatus access roads in accordance with paragraphs
(F)(1)(a)(1106.1.1) and (F)(1)(b)(1106.1.2) of this
rule.
(a)
1106.1.1 Access to piles.
Access roadways shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of
any point in the storage yard where storage piles are located not less than 20
feet (6096 mm) from any storage pile.
(b)
1106.1.2
Location within piles.
Fire apparatus
access roads shall be located within all pile clearances identified in
paragraph (E)(4)( 3405.4) of rule
1301:7-7-34
of the Administrative Code and within all fire breaks required in
paragraph (E)(5)( 3405.5) of rule
1301:7-7-34
of the Administrative Code.
Replaces: 1301:7-7-11
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