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City of Carlsbad
Hazardous Installations
6211 ELCAMINO
Job Address:
REAL
Permit Type: HI
Parcel No: 2131001500
Lot #: 0
Reference No.:
Permit No: US080046
Status: ISSUED
Applied 6/4/2008
Approved: 6/6/2008
Issued: 6/6/2008
PC #: Inspector:
Project Title: SAFC PHARMA STORAGE RACK PLAN CHECK & INSPECTIONS
Applicant: Owner:
WESTERN SALT CO
C/O H G FENTON CO
7577 MISSION VALLEY RD
SAN DIEGO CA
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Klausbruckner & Associates 4105 Sorrento Valley Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
Tel: (858) 677-9878
Fax: (858) 677-9894
SAFC Phar a
(Sigma-Aldrich)
6211 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
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Ci FIRE DEPARTMENT
High-Piled Combustible
Storage Report
Rev 1.0
May 20, 2008
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Revision 1 Comments Date By.
1.0 Report to owner for review. May 20, 2008 KV
DISCLAIMER
This report is the property of Klausbruckner & Associates and was prepared exclusively for use by SAFC
Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) for the storage & occupancy conditions described in this report. The SAFC
Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) conditions and operations addressed herein are based on information provided to
the report by SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich). Discrepancies between the information presented herein and
actual conditions and conditions presented on plans are the sole responsibility of SAFC Pharma (Sigma-
Aldrich). Verification of compliance with the Code requirements and provisions addressed herein is outside
the scope of this report. Copies of this report retained by SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) shall be utilized
only by SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) for the storage and occupancy conditions and the 2007 California
Fire Code conditions and requirements addressed in this report. This report shall not be used for the
purpose of construction for this project or any other project or for any other purpose.
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Table of Contents
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................... 2
1.1 STORAGE..............................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN..................................................................................5
OCCUPANCIES....................................................................................................................................6
HIGH-PILED STORAGE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................7
5.1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM .................................................................................................8
5.1.1 Rack Storage ............................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.2 Offices .......................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 ALARM/MONITORING ........................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 BUILDING ACCESS/DOORS ...................................................................................................................9
5.4 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS ..................................................................................................................10
5.5 CURTAIN BOARDS ..............................................................................................................................10
5.6 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS .........................................................................................................................10
5.7 AISLE WIDTHS....................................................................................................................................10
5.8 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION & MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 11
EGRESS..................................................................................................................................................12
EXPOSURES.......................................................................................................................................13
7.1 OCCUPANCY SEPARATION .................................................................................................................. 13
7.2 ALLOWABLE AREAS: .................................................................................. . .......... ............................. 13
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................14
APPENDIX A: ATTACHMENTS....................................................................................................15
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1. Storage requirements:
1.1 Storage
TOPIC CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS
Construction Type Existing
Square Footage B, F-i and Offices: (Not a part.)
S-I Warehouse: 2,901
Occupancy CBC Sections 302 Mixed Use Groups B (Offices), F-i (Manufacturing), and S-I
-312 (Warehouse).
No occupancy separation required between B! F-i and/or S- 1.
Storage Commodity CFC 2302.1 & High-Hazard Group A Plastics Cartoned and Uncartoned
2304.2
Automatic Sprinkler CFC 2307.1 Single & Double Row Racks
Protection NFPA 13 (2002
Edition) Sections Shelving: Open! Grated
3.10.8.5, 3.10.8.1,
8.2.1(4) Storage Height: 16 ft.
Opt. #1
Table Ceiling Height: 26 ft. 6-in.
12.3.3.2.1(b)
Aisle Width: ii ft.
Opt. #2 Option #1:
Table
12.3.3.2.1(a). K-17 Specific application control mode sprinkler heads with 15 heads
calculated at 22 psi.
Option #2:
Large Drop K- il heads with a minimum of 30 heads calculated
@50 psi
Option #3:
12.3.3.5.1.2 .6/2000 with K 14 or K-17 heads with a minimum ? _K-11.2,
temperature of ordinary and listed for storage occupancies.
Hose Demand: 500 gpm combined (all options).
Offices:
Light hazard Occupancy: 0.1/1500
Hose _Demand: _100_gpm_(combined)
Smoke and Heat CFC 910.3, & Two (2) Vents are required.A vent ratio of 1:50 is required for
Vents Table 910.3 storage height to 20 ft.
Flue Spaces CFC Table 2308.3 Single row: Transverse - 3-inches
Double row: 6-inch transverse flues OR 3-inch transverse with 6-
inch longitudinal flues required.
Curtain Boards CFC 910 Not required per building code.
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TOPIC CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS CON'T
Alarm/Monitoring CFC 903.4 All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically monitored.
Aisle Width CFC 2306.9.1.1 Minimum required aisle width is 44". Minimum proposed aisles are 8
ft.
Fire Extinguishers CFC 906.1 & Storage areas: 2A20BC @ Travel Distance < 75' for a maximum
906.3(l) protected area of 3,000 sq. ft. per extinguisher.
Allowable Area CBC Table 503 & Shell building previously approved. No proposed changes or
Section 504.2 & additions to existing building.
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2. Introduction
The following is a high-piled combustible storage code compliance report for SAFC
Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) located at 6211 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California.
This report is intended to help both the owners and the fire department in expediting plan
review and effectively determine the requirements necessary to meet the Fire Code. This
report does not include the manufacturing and/or office areas. This report is based on the
2007 editions of the California Fire Code and the Building Code.
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I Building Construction and Design
SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) is converting 2901 sq. ft. of an existing building to storage.
The scope of this report is limited to the addition of racks in the warehouse. (Attachment
#1)
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4. Occupancies
The facility is intended for the storage/warehousing of Group A plastics, which are small
plastic containers and supplies in cartons. These products are used in the medical devices
industry.
SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) is classified as B/F-i and S-i Occupancies, as defined by
CFC 216. (Attachment #2)
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5. High-Piled Storage Requirements
The commodities are cartoned products on open grated shelving on single and double row
racks. The products are classified overall as Group A plastics. (Attachment #3)
Per CFC Section 2304.1, a high-piled combustible storage area shall be based on the
highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Section 2304.1. Multiple
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 2306.3.2 whereas the aggregate
areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas
are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with
the Building Code. (Attachment #4)
Based on Table 2306.2, the following fire protection requirements will be provided by
SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) to meet the requirements of CFC Chapter 23 and NFPA 13
for the entire storage area (Attachment 45):
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5.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
The following requirements are based on NFPA 13 (2002 Edition):
51.1 Rack Storage
(Attachment #6):
Type of Rack: Single and Double-Row Racks
Type of Rack Shelving: Open
Commodity Protection: High-Hazard
Flue Spaces for Racks: Single row racks: 3" Transverse only.
• Double-row racks: 6" Transverse OR 3" transverse
with 6" longitudinal.
Aisle Widths: 8 feet minimum
Storage Height: 16 feet
Ceiling Height: 26 feet 6 inches
Design Density: Option #1: Specific Application/Control Mode K-17
Heads 15 heads calculated at 22 psi
Option #2:
Large Drop K-i 1 heads with 30 heads calculated
@50 psi
—Option 93:
:6/2000 wiijIk 14 or K-17 heads with a
minimum temperature of ordinary and listed for
storage occupancies.
Hose Demand: 500 gpm (all options)
As shown above the proposed density meets the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002
- edition. Verification of ceiling construction and/or obstructions to sprinkler system is
- the responsibility of the fire sprinkler contractor.
51.2 Offices
The following requirements are based on NFPA 13, 2002 Edition. (Attachment 47):
CFC Occupancy Classification: B
- NFPA 13 Occupancy: Light hazard
Design Density Proposed: 0.1/1500
Hose Stream: 100 gpm for combined inside and outside hose
stream demand.
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5.2 Alarm/Monitoring
Per CFC 903.4.2, all valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems,
pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches
on all sprinkler systems (if serving >20 sprinklers) shall be electrically supervised. Alarm,
supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary
supervising station as defined in NFPA 72 or, when approved by the fire code official, shall
sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. Approved audible devices shall
be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices
shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest
orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. (Attachment #8)
5.3 Building Access/Doors
Where access is required in CFC Section 503, fire apparatus access roads shall be provided
within 200 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building or
facility as measured by an approved route.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, except
for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. The fire code official shall have the authority to
require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or
rescue operations. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support
the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather
driving capabilities. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be
determined by the fire code official. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire
code official based on the fire department's apparatus. Fire department vehicular access
exists on all four sides of the building.
CFC Section 2306.6.1 also states that a minimum of one access door shall be provided in
each 100 lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls which face required fire
apparatus access roads. Emergency vehicle access roads and doors exist on the plan south
and west sides of the building. (Attachment 49)
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5.4 Smoke and Heat Vents
Per CFC Table 2306.2 and Table 910.3 requires smoke and heat vents at a ration of 1:50
for storage heights up to 20 feet. Two (2) listed smoke and heat vents are required.
(Attachment 410)
5.5 Curtain Boards
No additional curtain boards are required by Chapter 23 of the CFC. Per CBC 910.3, 6 foot
curtain boards are required such that curtained areas shall be limited to 50,000 square feet.
This is an existing building and no proposed changes to increase the square footage of the
shell building are planned. (Attachment 410)
5.6 Fire Extinguishers
Per CFC Section 906, portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and
locations as required by the chief. (Attachment 11)
Storage Areas: 2A2013C @ Travel Distance < 75 Feet
The owners agree to comply with the requirements for fire extinguishers. One extinguisher
provides coverage a maximum of 3,000 square feet. Fire extinguisher types and locations
will be provided by the owners or fire extinguisher vendor.
5.7 Aisle Widths
Per CFC 2306.9.1.1, aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches. Per
CFC 2306.9.1 (Exception 1) cross aisles used only for employee access between aisles shall
be a minimum of 24 inches in width.
Per CFC 1017.3 dead ends shall not exceed 50 feet. (Attachment 412)
The minimum proposed aisle within the storage area is a minimum of 8 feet.
Plans and rack layouts shall be provided by the racking company.
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5.8 General Fire Protection & Maintenance
The following are general maintenance and safety requirements, which SAFC Pharma
(Sigma-Aldrich) agrees to comply with: (Attachment #13)
Per CFC 2305.3, smoking shall be prohibited. Approved NO SMOKING signs shall be
conspicuously posted.
Per CFC 2305.4, when restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of
storage, waste materials and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors
shall be unobstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a
minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches of the required aisle width shall be
maintained in 48 inch or smaller aisles.
Per CFC 2305.7, flue spaces shall be maintained for rack storage. Random variations in
flue spaces are allowed for transverse flues only provided that the configuration does not
obstruct water penetration.
Flue Spaces Single row racks: 3" Transverse only.
Double-row racks 6" Transverse OR 3" transverse with 6"
longitudinal.
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6. Earess
Per CBC Table 1016.1, in a building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system
throughout, the maximum travel distance to an exit may be 250 feet for F-i and S-i
Occupancies and 300 feet for B Occupancies. (Attachment 414)
The owners agree to meet the above requirements for dead ends and travel distance. A
complete exit analysis is outside the scope of this report and will be provided by the
Architect of Record.
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7. Exposures
7.1 Occupancy Separation
Based on CBC
Table 508.3.3, there are no requirements for mixed occupancy fire barrier walls between B,
F-i and/or S-i occupancies in sprinklered buildings. (Attachment #15)
7.2 Allowable Areas:
The building was previously approved as part of the original shell building plans. There are
no proposed changes to occupancy, building, construction, square footage or sideyards.
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8. Conclusion
It is the opinion of Klausbruckner & Associates that the above requirements will meet the
requirements, and/or intent of the California Fire Code and NFPA 13 Standards
(Installation of Sprinkler Systems) are met for the type of occupancy and storage.
By way of my signature, SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich) agrees to meet the storage
conditions required and specified in this report.
SAFC Pharma (Sigma-Aldrich)
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9. Appendix A: Attachments
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DEFINITIONS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. For the purposes of this
code, certain occupancies are defined as follows:
[B] Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy
includes, among others, the use of building or structure. or
a portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for
purposes such as civic, social or religious functions; recre-
ation, food or drink consumption; or awaiting transporta-
tion; or TnOUOn picture and television production studio
sound stages, approved production fdcilities and produc-
tion locations.
Exceptions:
L A building used for assembly purposes with an oc-
cupant load of less, .than .50 persons shall be classi-
fied as Group B occupancy.
A room or space used for assembly purposes with
an occupant load of less than 50 persons and acces-
sory to another. occupancy shall beclassified as
Group .B occupancy or classified as part of that oc-
cupancy.
A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
less than 750 square feet (70 m2) in area and is ac-
cessor' to another occupancy shall be classified as
a Group B occupancy or classified is part of that
occupancy.
Assembly occupancies shall include the following:
A-i Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended
for the production and viewing of performing arts or
motion pictures including but not limited to:
Motion picture and television. production si-who
sound stages, approved production facilities and
production locations (with live audiences)
Motion picture theaters
Symphony and concert halls
Televison and radio studios admitting an audience
Theaters
A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink. con-
suniption including, but not limited to:
Banquet halls
Night clubs
Restaurants
Taverns and bars
A-3 Assembly uses intended for. worship, recreation or
amusement and other assembly uses not classified else-
where in Group A, including, but not limited to: Amuse-
ment arcades
Art galleries
Bowl ing.al leys
Community halls
Courtrooms
Dance halls (not including food or drink consump-
tion)
Exhibition halls
Funeral parlors
Gymnasiums (without spectator seating)
Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating)
Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating)
Lecture halls
Libraries
Museums
Places of religious worship
Pool and billiard parlors
Waiting areas in transportation terminals
A-4 Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sport-
ing events and activities with spectator seating inCluding,
but not Ii muted to:
.Arenas
Skating rinks
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
A-S Assemblyuses intended for participation in or view-
ing outdoor activities including, but riot limited-to:
Amusement park structures
Bleachers
Grandstands
cta1
Airport traffic control towers
Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds
Banks
Barber and beauty shops .
Car wash
Civic administration
Clinic-outpatient (Not classified as Group 1-2.1)
Dry cleaning and Idundries: pick-up and delivery sta-
tions and self-service
Educational occupancies for students above the 12th
grade - --
Electronic data processing
Laboratories; testing and research
MOtor vehicle Showrooms -
Post offices
Print shops -
Professibdal - services (architects, ittolneys, dentists,
physicians, engineers, etc.)
Radio and television stations -
Telephone exchanges -- -
Training and skill -developnieit not within a schOol or
academiC prograrsi
[B] Group C (cAMPS, ORGANIZED). An organized
camp is a site with programs and fOciiities established for
the prinwry purpose of providing on outdoor group living
experience with social, spiritual, educational or recre-
attonalobjectives,/or five riots or/no/c during one or more
seasons of the year
[B] Educational Group E. Educational Group E occu-
pancy includes; among others, the use ofa building or struc-
ture, or a portion thereof, by more than 51.5 persona at any
one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.
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DEFINITIONS
Religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums,
which are accessory to.places of religious worship in accor-
dance with Section 508.3.1 of thc (.a/ijoinia Building (ode
and 'have i. occupant loads of' less than 100 shall be classified
as Group A3,occupancics.
Exception: A residence used as a 'home school for the
children who, normai1' reside at the residence. Such resi-
dences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group
R-3 occupancies.
Day care. The use of a building or structure, or portion
thereof.' for cducafional; supervision or personal care
services for more than sfvchildrc.n older than 2/ years of
age shall be classified as an. E occupancy.
Exception- A day-care ft;cili!r not otherwise classi-
fied as Oil 'R-3 occupancy, where Occupants are not
capable of responding to an emergency situation
without physical assistance from the staff s/ia/I be
classified as Group 1-4.
(.81 Factory Industrial Group E Factory Industrial Group
F. occupancy among.others, the use ofa building or
'st'ructure,,,or a portion thereof, for assembling. disassein-
bling fibric inn finishing manaftctiCiig, packsin
.r")airOr 'processing operations that are not classified as a
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Automobiles and othei motor vehicles
Bakeries
'Bèyerages; over 12,perceiit in alcohol content
'Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines,
Cameras and photo equipment''
'Canvas and siini'laf fabric
Carpet and rugs (includes cleaning)
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing
'Furniture '
Hemp products
Jute products
'Laundries'
Leather products
Machinery
metals
Millwork (sash and doors)
Motion picture and television production studio
sound stages, approved production facilities and
production. locations (wit/lout live audiences)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic product.s
P(inting or publishihg
Recreational vehicles
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles'
Tobacco'
Trailers
Upholstering
Wood: 'distillation
Woodworking (cabinet)
[B] Factory Industrial F-2 Low-hazard Occupancy.
Factory industrial uses involving,the fabrication or man-
ufacturing of noncombustible materials which, during
finishing., packaging or processing do not involve a sig-
nificant fire hazard, shall he classified as Group F-'2
occupancies and shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
Beverages: up to and including 12 Percent alcohol
content
'Brick and ,masonry
Ceramic products
Foundries
Glass products
Gypsum
Ice
Metal products (fabrication and assembly)
High-hazard Group H. High-hazard Group H occupancy
includes. among others, the use of a,building or structute, or
a portion thereof, that involves the manufacturing, process-
log, generation or storage of materials that constitute a
physical or health hazard in quantities in excess of quanti-
ties allowed in control areas constructed and located as
required in Section 2703.8.3. Hazardous -uses. are classifies)
in Groups H-I, H72, H-3, H-4 and 1-1-5 and shall he in accor-
dance with this code and the requirements of Section 415 of
the California Building Code.
Exceptions: The following' shall not he classified in
Group H, but shall he classified in the occupancy that
they most nearly resemble:
I. Buildings and structures that contain not more
than the maximum allowable quantities per con-
(to,[ area of hazardous' materials as shown in 'Ta-
bles 2703.1.1(1) and 2.703.1.1(2), provided that
such buildings are 'maintained in accordance with
this code.
2. Buildings utilizing control areas in accordance
with Section 2703.8.3 that contain not more than
the maximum allowable quantities per control
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DEFINITIONS
clients of any age for less than 24 hours. Licensing
categories that may use this classification include,
but are not limited to: Family Day-care Homes,
Day-care Center for Mildly Ill Children, Infant
Care center and School Age Child Day-care
Centel:
Congregate living facilities with 16 orfewerpersons.
R-3.1 This occupancy group may include facilities
licensed by a goi'erninental agency for a residentially
based 24-hour care facility providing accotmnoda-
tiorisfor six orfewer clients of any age. Clients map he
classified as anthuintory, nonambala tory or bedrid-
den. A Group R-3. / occupancy shall nicer the reqwe-
ments for construction as defined for Group R-3,
except as otherwise provided for in Section 425 Spe-
cial Provisions For Licensed 24-Hour care Facilities
in a Group 1-1, 11-3. / or P.4 Occupancy. This group
may include:
Adult Residential Facilities
Congregate Living Health Facilities
Foster Fa,nilx Homes
Group Homes
Intermediate Care Facilities for the
Developmentally Disabled 1-labilitatime
Intermediate Care Facilities for the
Developmentally Disabled Nursing
Nurseries for the fliP-time care of children under
the age of six, but not including 'in.fiints" as
defined in Sec/ion 310
Residential Care Facilities far the Elderly
Small Family Homes and Residential Care
Facilities far the Chronically Ill.
Exception: Group bites licensed by the
Department of Social Services which provide
nonmedical board, room and care for six or
fewer ambulatory children or children two
sears of age or voun gem; and which do not have
any nonamnbuiatory clients shall nut be subject
to regulations found in Section 425.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13-143
with respect to these exempted facilities, no city,
county or public district shall adopt or enforce any
requirement for the prevention of, fire or for the pro-
tection of life and property against fire and panic
unless the requirement ivan/cl be applicable to a struc-
ture regardless of the special occupancy. Nothing
shall restrict the application of state or local housing
standards to such .facilities if/lu' standards are appli-
cable to residential occupancies and are not based on
the use of the structure as a ,fizci/ic,' for ambulatory
children.. For the purpose of this e.rception,, "ambula-
tory children " does not include relatives of the
licensee or the licensee's spouse.
R-4 Residential occupancies shall include buildings
arranged for occupancy as residential care/assisted liv-
ing facilities including more than six ambularori' clients,
excluding staff.
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Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements
for construction as defined in the fall/linda Building
Code for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in
this code.
'I/i/s occupancy classification may include a nma.ni-
inure sir nona,nbulatony or bedridden clients c (see Cal,-
f rota Building code. Section 425 Special Provisions
For Licensed 24-Hour Care facilities in a Group 1-1.
R-3. 1. or R-4 Occupancy). Group R-4 occupancies shall
include the jolloti'imtg:
Assisted living facilities such as: Residential Care
Facilities, Residential Cars' Facilities for the Elderly
(PCI 'F'',), ,4th,lt Residential Facilities, Congregate Liv-
ing lug Health Facilities, and Group Homes.
Social rehabilitation fact/tries such is: Half 1, an
Houses, (.onu,tu,mtty Correctional Centers, Community
Co rre'e!,nn Reentry Cr it/ems, Community Trc'aune, 0 Pro-
t'Vlirk Furlough Programs, and Alcoholism 'oh,mlismn or
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ATTACHMENT #3
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
Pillows, excluding foam rubber and foam plastics
Plastic-coated paper food containers
Plywood
Rags, baled
Rugs, without foam backing
Sugar, bagged
Wood, baled
Wood doors, frames and cabinets
Yarns of natural fiber and viscose
2303.5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commodities are
Class I, Ii or III products containing Group A plastics in ordi-
nary corrugated cartons and Class I, 11 and Ill products, with
Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B
plastics and free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in
this class. The total amount of nonfree-flowing Group A plas-
tics shall be in accordance with Section 2303.7.4. Examples of
Class IV commodities include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Aerosol, Level 2 (see Chapter 28)
Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 20-percent but less than
80-percent alcohol, in cans or bottles in cartons.
Clothing, synthetic or nonviscose
Combustible metal products (solid)
Furniture, plastic upholstered
Furniture, wood or metal with plastic covering and padding
Glycol in combustible containers (greater than 25 percent
and less than 50 percent)
Linoleum products
Paints, oil base in combustible containers
Pharmaceutical, alcoholic elixirs, tonics. etc.
Rugs, foam back
Shingles, asphalt
Thread or yam, synthetic or nonviscose
2303.6 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodi-
ties are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards
beyond those of Class 1,11,111 or IV. Group A plastics not other-
wise classified are included in this class. Examples of
high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Aerosol, Level 3 (see Chapter 28)
Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80-percent alcohol, in bot-
tles or cartons
Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel
storage
Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals)
Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater)
Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans
or cartons
Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers
Mattresses, foam rubber or foam plastics
Pallets and flats which are idle combustible
Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage
Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage
Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage which is unbanded
or not protected with an approved wrap
Pillows, foam rubber and foam plastics
Pyroxylin
Rubber tires
Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers
2303.7 Classification of plastics. Plastics shall be designated
as Group A, B or C in accordance with this section.
234_X,,1 '1 Group k p sti lac A phd 're
ilia terr.J havin: a hciit or rucihustion that is much hwhe
than that ofordiiiar% four hutibles, ajid_s P ruin arc hr ijw
risan ihat f Grc up H platics Fsarnple' I Unoup \ pirutir
InLIUd hut ,iic tiot hrnsta.d to the tohloss n
ABS (.rcryh(,.nitn]n hirtadiene s rnn onohiner)
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Pok or ih,rne (expanded and unexparokd)
PVC(poly i inl chloride grruter than 15 pci cant
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OIL bitadie rc,ruh
2303.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate
higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as
those of Group A plastics. Examples of Group B plastics
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Celiui osics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyratc,
ethyl cellulose)
Chloroprene rubber
Fluoroplastics (ECTFE, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene
copolymer; ETFE, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copoly-
mer; FEP, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)
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Natural rubber (nonexpanded)
Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5-percent. but not
exceeding 15-percent plasticized)
Silicone rubber
2303.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate
similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of
Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychiorotrifluoroethylene;
PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene)
Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)
Phenol
PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5
percent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings)
PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
PVF (polyvinyl fluoride)
Urea (urea formaldehyde)
2303.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed
commodities. Figure 2303.7.4 shall be used to determine
the quantity of Group A plastics allowed to be stored in a
package or carton or on a pallet without increasing the com-
modity classification.
SECTION 2304
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2304.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des-
ignation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion
thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that
of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quan-
tity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by
engineering analysis to be adequately protected by the auto-
matic sprinkler system provided. The engineering analysis
shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver the
higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. The
higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the
pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for sprin-
kler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided
in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher haz-
ard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (ill m2) and
additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated
from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin-
kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density
over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe
systems and 1,200 square feet (II m2) for dry pipe systems.
The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with
Section 903.
SECTION 2305
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
2305.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall
be maintained.
2305.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall
be provided in accordance with Section 305.
23053 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved 'No
Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance
with Section 310.
2305.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being con-
ducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and
debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall
not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual
stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24
inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219 mm) or
smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of
one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in
aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical
stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44
inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with
Section 2306.9.
2305.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 2307.3.
2305.6 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 2307.4.
2305.7 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section
2308.3.
SECTION 2306
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY
FEATURES
2306.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections
2306.2 through 2306.10.
2306.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by
Table 2306.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal,
draft curtains and automatic sprinkler design densities shall
extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled
storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions ot
high-piled storage areas have different fire protection require-
ments because of commodity, method of storage or storage
height, the fire protection features required by Table 2306.2
within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design
requirements.
2306.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled
storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the
building where required by Sections 2306.3.1 through
2306.3.2.2.
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2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and
2309.
2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by
Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system
shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The
system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section
907.
2306.6 Building access. Where building access is required by
Table 2306.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with
Section 503 shall be provided within iSO feet (45 720 mm) of
all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for
high-piled storage.
Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be
installed because of topography, railways, waterways,
non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire
code official is authorized to require additional fire
protection.
2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required
by Table 2306.2, fire department access doors shall be pro-
vided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder.
2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required. A minimum of
one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet
(30 480 mm), or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls
which face required fire apparatus access roads.
2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not
be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches
(2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used
unless approved.
2306.6.13 Locking devices. Only approved locking
devices shall be used.
2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat
removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents
shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft
curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in
accordance with Section 910.3.4.
2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
2306.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire depart-
ment access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas
exceeding 500 square feet (46 m), in accordance with Sections
2306.9.1 through 2306.9.3. Aisles separating storage piles or
racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall also comply
with Chapter 10.
Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys-
tems, alternate methods of access and protection are
allowed when approved.
2306.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Sections 2306.9.1.1 and 2306.9.1.2.
Exceptions:
I. Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles,
which are used only foremployee access, shall be a
minimum of 24 inches (6 10 mm) wide.
2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor-
age shall be a minimum of 30 inches (762 mm)
wide.
2306.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinkleréd
buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm)
wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square
feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and
designated to contain high-hazard commodities.
Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceed-
ing 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are acces-
sible to the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin-
kler system designed for multiple-row racks of
high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44
inches (1118 mm) wide.
Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in
nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96
inches (2438 mm) wide.
2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall
extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and
catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of
6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level,
provided that such supports do not interfere with fire depart-
ment hose stream trajectory.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 2306.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
(See Sections 2306, 2307 and 2308)i (see Section 2307.3)
AutomatIc fire-
extinguishing
Fire I
detection Building
Smoke and
heat
Draft
curtains
Maximum
permissible SIZE OF HIGH-PILED
STORAGE AREA°
COMMODITY
(square feet)
(see Sections 2306.2
system (see
Section
system
(see Section
access
(see Section
removal
(see Section
(see
Section
Maximum pile storage Maximum
dimension' height5 pile volume
CLASS and 2306.4) 2306.4) 2306.5) 2306.6) 2306.7) 2306.7) (feet) (feet) (cubic feet)
0500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required Required' Required Required' Required .....Requiid Required Required
501-2,500 Not
Required Yes' Not
Required'
Not
Required
Not
Required 100 40 100.000
.. .._.._ ________........
2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not Not 100 40 400,000
Public accessible Required Required Required Required
2,501-12,000
Nonpublic accessible Yes Not Not Not Not 100 40 400.000 Required Required Required Required
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Required Yet Yes Yes! Yes' 100 30'200,000
(Option 2)
12,001-20,000 Yes Not
Required Yes Yes i
Not
Required
100 40 400.000
20,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Ye& Required
Not 100 40 400.000
Greater than
500,00oz Yes Not
Required Yes Yes Not
Required
100 40 400.000
0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not
quired qud Required Requg Required Required
501-2,500
ec
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Yes Not Not Not Not 50 30 75.000 Public accessible Required Required' Required Required
501-2,500
Nonpublic accessible Yes Not Not Not Not i -
. . 50 30 7-5,000 Required Required Required Required (Option 1)
501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Yes Yes' Yes' 50 1 20 50,000
(Option 2)
Required
50 130 75,000
300,001-500,000 Yes Not
r
Yes Ye Not 50 30 75,000
- I Required Required -
For SI: I foot = 304.8 rent, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 isr, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
When automatic sprinklers are required forreasons otherthanthose in Chapter23, the portion of the sprinklersystem protecting the high-piled storage area shall be
designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308.
For aisles, see Section 2306.9.
Piles shalt be separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9.
For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also
Chapters 28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and comb.istible liquids, respectively.
Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access.
For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shalt be used.
Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinklerdensity; additional in-rack sprinklers,
without associated reductions inceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department ]lose connections shall beprovided when requireelbythe ftrecodeofftcial.
High-piled storage areas shalt not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire watt constructed in accordance with the California Building Codr shall be used 10
divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area.
Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and
2308.
Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression that response (F.SFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
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INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
3.9.10 Exposed Group A Plastic Commodities. Those plas-
tics not in packaging or coverings that absorb water or other-
wise appreciably retard the burning hazard of the commodity.
(Paper wrapped or encapsulated, or both, should be consid-
ered exposed.)
3.9.11 Free-flowing Plastic Materials. Those plastics that fall
out of their containers during a fire, till flue spaces, and create
a smothering effect on the fire. Examples include powder, pel-
lets, flakes, or random-packed small objects [e.g., razor blade
dispensers. 1-oz to 2-oz (28-g to 57-g) bottles].
3.9.12 Packaging. A commodity wrapping, cushioning, or
Container.
3.9.13 Palletized Storage. Storage of commodities on pallets
or other storage aids that form horizontal spaces between tiers
of storage.
3914* Pile Stability,Stable Piles. Those arrays where col-
lapse, spillage of content, or leaning of stacks across flue
spaces is not likely to occursoon after initial fire development.
3.9.15 Pile Stability, Unstable Piles. Those arrays where col-
lapse, spillage of contents, or leaning of stacks across flue
spaces Occurs soon after initial fire development.
3.9.16 Roof Height. The distance between the floor and the
underside of the roof deck within the storage area.
3.9.17 Shelf Storage. Storage on structures less than 30 in,
(76.2 cm) deep with shelves usually 2 ft (0.6 in) apart vertically
and separated by approximately 30-in. (76.2-ens) aisles.
3.9.18 Solid Unit Load of a Nonexpanded Plastic (Either Car-
toned or Exposed). A load that does not have voids (air)
within the load and that burns only on the exterior of the load;
water from sprinklers might reach issost surfaces available to
burn.
3.9.19 Storage Aids. Commodity storage devices, such as pal-
lets, dunnage, separators, and skisLi.
3.9.20 Unit Load. A pallet load or module held together in
some manner and normally transported by material handling
equipment.
3.10 Rack Storage Definitions.
3.10.1 Aisle Width. The horizontal dimension between
the face of the loads in racks under consideration. (See 1'Ig-
streA.3.10.l.)
3.10.2 Bulkhead. A vertical barrier across the rack.
3.10.3 Cartoned. A method of storage consisting of corru-
gated cardboard or paperboard containers billy enclosing the
commodity.
3.10.4 Conventional Pallets. A material-handling aid tie-
signed to support a unit load with openings to provide access
for material-handling devices. (See FigsovA.3.10.4.)
3.10.5 Face Sprinklers. Standard sprinklers that are located
in transverse flue spaces along the aisle or in the rack, are
within 18 in. (0.46 m) of the aisle fisce of storage, and are used
to oppose vertical development office on the external lim.cc of
storage.
3.10.6 Horizontal Barrier. A solid barrier in the horizontal
position covering the entire rack, including all line spaces at
certain height increments, to prevent vertical fire spread.
3.10.7k Longitudinal Flue Space. The space between rows of
storage perpendicular to the direction of loading. (Tee Figure
A.3.10.7.)
3.10.8 Rack. Any combination of vertical, horizontal, and
diagonal members that supports stored materials. Some rack
structures use solid shelves. Racks can be fixed, portable, or
movable. Loading can be either manual - using lift trucks,
stacker cranes, or hand placement - or automatic - using
ma-hine..controllcd storage srid renIevsl sys'rnn
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3.10.13.2 Movable Racks. Racks on fixed rails or guides. They
can be moved back and forth only in a horizontal, two-
dimensional plane. A moving aisle is created as abutting racks
are either loaded or tinloaded, then moved across the aisle to
abut other racks.
3.10.8.3 Multiple-Row Racks. Racks greater than 12 ft (3.7 m)
wide or single- or double-row racks separated by aisles less
than 3.5 ft (1.1 in) wide having an overall width greater than
12 ft (3.7 m).
3.10.8.4 Portable Racks. Racks that are not fixed in place.
'I'hcy can he arranged in any number of configurations.
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3.10.9 Slave kalkt. A special pallet captive to a. rimaterial-
handling system. (See FiguwA.3. 10.4.)
3.10.10 Solid Shelving. Solid shelving is fixed in place, slatted,
wire mesh or other type of shelves located within racks. The area
of a solid shelf is defined by perimeter aisle or flue space on all
four sides. Solid shelves having an area equal to or less than 20 ft2
shall be defined as open. racks. Shelves of wire mesh, slates, or
other materials more than 50 pet-cent open and where the flue
spaces are maintained shall be defined as open racks.
3.10.11 'fransverse Flue Space. The space between rows of stor-
age parallel in the direction of loading. (Tee FigtoeA.3. 10. 7.)
3.11 Rubber lire Storage Definitions.
3.11.1 Banded'Tires. Astorage method in which a number of
tires are strapped together.
3.11.2 Horizontal Channel. Any uninterrupted space in ex-
cess of 5 ft (1.5 tO) in length between horizontal layers of
stored tires. Such channels can be formed by pallets, shelving,
racks, or other storage arrangements.
3.11.3 Laced Tire Storage. Tires stored .where the sides of the
tires overlap, cleating a woven or laced appearance. [See Figure
A.3.11.9(g). 1
3.11,4* Miscellaneous Tire Storage. The storage of rubber
tires that is incidental to the main use of the building. Storage
areas shall not exceed 2000 ft2 (186 m2). On-ti-cad storage
piles, regardless of storage method, shall not exceed 25 ft
(7.6 m) in the direction of the wheel holes. Acceptable storage
arrangements include (a) on-floor, on-side storage tip to 12 ft
(3.7 m) high; (b) on-floor, on-tread storage up to 5 ft (1.5 m)
high; (c) double-row or inultirow fixed or portable rack stor-
age on-side or on-tread tip to 5 ft (1.5 in) high; (d) single row
fixed or portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 12 ft
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7.9.8.3.2 Any gas appliance not requiring protection but lo-
cated under ventilating equipment shall also he shut off.
7.9.8.3.3 All shutdown devices shall he of the type that re-
quires manual rescuing prior to fuel or power being restored.
7.9.9 Indicating Valves. A listed indicating valve shall be in-
stalled in the water supply line to the sprinklers and spray
nozzles protecting the cooking and ventilating system.
7.9.10 Strainers. A listed line, strainer shall be installed in the
main water supply preceding sprinklers or automatic spray
nozzles having nominal K-factors smaller than 2.8 (4.0)
7.9.11 Test Connection. A system test connection shall be pro-
vided to verify proper operation of equipment specified in
7.9.8.3.
7.9.12 Sprinkler and Automatic Spray Nozzle Replacement.
7.9.12.1 Unless the requirements of 7.9.12.2 are met, sprin-
klers and automatic spray nozzles used for protecting
commercial-type cooking equipment and ventilating systems
shall be replaced annually.
7.9.12.2 Where automatic bulb-type sprinklers or spray
nozzles are used and annual examination shows no buildup of
grease or other material on the sprinklers or spray nozzles,
such sprinklers or spray nozzles shall be permitted to be con-
tinued in use.
Chapter 8 Installation Requirements
8.1 Basic Requirements.
8.1.1' The requirements for spacing, location, and position of
sprinklers shall be based on the following principles:
Sprinklers shall be installed throughout the premises.
Sprinklers shall be located so as not to exceed maximum
protection area per sprinkler.
Sprinklers shall be positioned and located so as to provide
satisfactory performance with respect to activation time
and distribution.
Sprinklers shall he permitted to be omitted from areas
specifically allowed by this standard.
When sprinklers are specifically tester) and test results
demonstrate that deviations from clearance requirements
to structural members do not impair the ability of the
sprinkler to control or suppress a fire, their positioning
and locating in accordance with the test results shall he
permitted.
Clearance between sprinklers and ceilings exceeding the
maximums specified in this standard shall be permitted
provided that tests or calculations demonstrate compa-
rable sensitivity and performance of the sprinklers to
those installed in conformance with these sections.
8.1.2* System valves and gauges shall be accessible for opera-
tion, inspection, tests, and maintenance.
8.2 System Protection Area Limitations.
8.2.1 The maximum floor area on any one floor to be pro-
tected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser
or combined system riser shall he as follows:
Light hazard - 52,000 ft2 (4831 112)
Ordinary hazard - 52,000 ft? (4831 in2)
Extra hazard
(a) Pipe schedule - 25,0011 ft" (2323 m2)
(hi Hydraulically calculated --10.000 ft2 (371 (1 m2)
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8.2.2 The floor area occupied by mezzanines shall not be
included in the area limits of 8.2.1.
8.2.3 \Vhe)e single systems protect extra hazard, high-piled stor-
age, or storage covered by other NFPA standards, and ordinary or
light hazard areas, the extra hazard or storage area coverage shall
not exceed the floor area specified for that hazard and the total
area coverage shall not exceed 52.000 ft2 (4831 ml.
8.3 Use of Sprinklers.
8.3.1 General.
8.3.1.1* Sprinklers shall be installed its accordance with their
listing.
8.3.1.2 The requirements of 8.3.1.1 shall not apply where
construction features or other special situations require un-
usual water distribution, and listed sprinklers shall he permit.
ted to be installed in positions other than anticipated by their
listing to achieve specific results.
8.3.1.3* Upright sprinklers shall be installed with the frame
arms parallel to the branch line, unless specifically listed for
other orientation.
8.3.1.4 Where solvent cement is used as the pipe and fittings
bonding agent, sprinklers shall not, he installed in the fittings
prior to the fittings being cemented in place.
8.3.2 Temperature Ratings.
8.3.2.1* 'Unless the requirements of 8.3.2.2. 8.3.2.3, 8.3.2.4, or
8.3.2.5 are met, ordinary temperature-rated sprinklers shall
he used throughout buildings.
8.3.2.2 Where maximum ceiling temperatures exceed 10017
(38CC), sprinklers with temperature ratings in accordance
with the maximum ceiling temperatures of Table 6.2.5.1 shall
be used.
8.3.2.3 Intermediate- and high-temperature sprinklers shall
be permitted to be used throughout ordinary and extra haz-
ard occupancies and as allowed in this standard and other
NFPA codes and standards.
83.2.4 Sprinklers of intermediate- and high-temperature
classifications shall be installed in specific locations as re-
quired by 8.3.2.5.
8.3.2.5 The following practices shall be observed to provide
sprinklers of other than ordinary-temperature classification
unless other temperatures are determined or unless high-
temperature sprinklers arc used throughout and temperature
selection shall be in accordance with Table 8.3.2.5(a), Table
8.3.2.5(b), and Figure 8.3.2.5:
(1) Sprinklers in the high-temperature zone shall he of the
high-temperature classification, and sprinklers in the
intermediate-temperature zone shall be of the intermediate-
temperature classification.
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Table a2.3.3.[a Large Drop SpriiMi I) cii Ciiteria
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for rng1e-, Doub1e, and
ultiple-Row Racks without Selid } k t T'!a c Coninjoditics Stored Up to
and Including 2.) ft (7.6 m in Heighi
MaXInIWXI Maximum Number of Design
Storage Ceiling! Sprinklers/Minimum Hose Stream
Height Roof Height Pressure Demand Water Supply
Commodity Nominal Type of Duration
ft
-
m
-
ft m /psi /bar gpm L/min Class K-Factor System (hours)
Cartoned or Wet 15/50 15/3.4 500 1900 2
exposed 11.2 20 6.1 25 7.6
Dry N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A unexpanded
plastics
Wet SO/50 30/ 4 tOO
[1 Dry N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
urxpinded
-
Wet 20/75 20/52 500 1900 2
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Dry
Cartonedor Wet 15/50+1 15/3.4+ 500 1900 2
exposed level of 1 level of
unexpanded 11.2 25 7.6 30 9.1 in-rack in-rack
plastics
-
Dry N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wet 30/50+1 30/3.4+ 500 1900 2
level of 1 level of
in-rack in-rack
Cartoned or
expo
se Dry N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
unexpanded 11.2 25 7.6 35 10.7
plastics Wet 20/75 +1 20/5.2+ 500 1900 2
level of I level of
in-rack in-rack -
Dry N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Option #2
I JOt I 2 .t...hl(b) Specific piicatimi Control Mode (16.8 R_-factor) r SpOt ider P4dou
Criteiia for Sing -. Double-. tied Multiple-Row Reeks itlioul Solid Slichet. of PIe.51ict
Commodities Mc,rcd lip to end Including 25 ft 7.6 in) in Height
Number of Design
Maximum Maximum Sprinklers by Minimum Hose Stream Storage Height Building Height Operating Pressure Demand Water
Supply Commodity Type of 10 psi 22 psi Duration Class ft
-
m ft m System (0.7 bar) (1.5 bar) gpm L/min (hours)
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Option #3
13-138 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
12.3.3.2.3.1 For design purposes, 95 psi (6.6 bar) shall be the
maximum discharge pressure at the hydraulically most remote
sprinkler.
12.3.5.2.3.2 Open Wood Joist Construction.
Where large drop K-11,2 sprinklers are installed under
open wood joist construction, their minimum operating pres-
sure shall be 50 psi (3.4 bar).
Where each joist channel of open, wood joist construe-
don is fully fire-stopped to its full depth at intervals not ex-
ceeding 20 ft (6.1 m), the lower pressures specified in Table
12.3.3.2.1(a) shall be permitted to be used.
12.3.3.2.8.3 The design area shall be a rectangular area hav-
ing a dimension parallel to the branch lines at least 1.2 tithes
the square root of the area protected by the number osprin-
kiers to be included in the design area. Any fractional sprin-
kler shall be included in the design area.
12.3.3.2.3.4 Hose stream demand and water supply duration
requirements shall be in accordance with those for extra hazard
occupancies in Table 12.3.3.2.1 (a) and Table 12.3.3.2.1(b).
12.3.3.2.3.5 Preaction Systems.
For the purpose of using Table 12.3.3.2.1 (a) and Table
12.3.3.2.1(b), preaction systems shall be classified as dry pipe
systems.
Where it can be demonstrated that the detection system
activating the preaction system will cause water to be at the
sprinklers when they operate, preaction systems shall be per-
mitted to be treated as wet pipe systems.
12.3.3.2.3.6 The nominal diameter of branch line pipes (in-
cluding riser nipples) shall meet the following:
Pipe diameter shall not be not less than 11A in. (33 mm)
nor greater than 2 in, (51 mm).
Starter pieces shall be permitted to be 21h_ in. (64 mm).
Where branch lines are larger than 2 in. (51 mm), the
sprinkler shall be supplied by a riser nipple to elevate the
sprinkler 13 in. (330 mm) for 21/2-in. (64-mm) pipe and
15 in. (380 mm) for 3-in. (76-mm) pipe. These dimen-
sions are measured from the centerline of the pipe to the
deflector. In lieu of this, sprinklers shall be permitted to
be offset horizontally a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm).
12.3.3.2.3.7 Building steel shall not require special protec-
tion where Table 12.3.3.2.1(a) and Table 12.3.3.2.1(b) is ap-
plied as appropriate for the storage configuration.
12.3.3.3* Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers
for Rack Storage of Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and
Including 25 ft (7.6 no) in Height.
12.3.3.3.1 Protection of single-, double-, and multiple-row
rack storage of cartoned or uncartoned unexpanded plastic
and cartoned expanded plastic shall be in accordance with
Table 12.3.3.3.1.
12.3.3.3.1.1 ESFR protection as defined shall not apply to the
following:
Rack storage involving solid shelves
Rack storage involving combustible, open-top cartons or
containers
12.3.3.3.2 ESFR sprinkler systems shall be designed such that
the minimum operating pressure is not less than that indi-
cated in Table 12.3.3.3.1 for type of storage, commodity, stor-
age height, and building height involved.
12.3.3.3.3 The design area shall consist of the most hydrauli-
cally demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprin-
klers on each of three branch lines. The design shall include a
minimum of 960 ft2 (89 m2).
12.3.3.3.4 Where ESFR sprinklers are installed above and be-
low obstructions, the discharge for up to two sprinklers for
one of the levels shall be included with those of the other level
in the hydraulic calculations.
12.3.3.4 In-Rack Sprinklers for Rack Storage of Plastics Com-
modities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height.
12.3.3.4.1 In-Rack Sprinkler Location for Rack Storage of
Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m)
in Height. In-rack sprinklers shall be installed in accordance
with Figure 12.3.3.1.5(a) through Figure 12.3.3.1.5(f).
12.3.3.4.2 In-Rack Sprinkler Sparing for Rack • Storage of
Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m)
in Height.
12.3.8.4.2.1 In-Rack Sprinkler Clearance. The minimum of
6-in. (152.4-mm) vertical clear space shall be maintained be-
tween the sprinkler deflectors and the top of a tier of storage.
12.3.3.4.2.2 The spacing of in-rack sprinklers shall be in ac-
cordance with Figure 12.3.3.1.5(a) and Figure 12.3.3.1.5(0.
12.3.3.4.3 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Demand for Rack Stor-
age of Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including
25 ft (7.6 m) in Height. The water demand for sprinklers
installed in racks shall be based on simultaneous operation of
the most hydraulically remote sprinklers as follows:
Eight sprinklers where only one level is installed in racks
Fourteen sprinklers (seven on each top two levels) where
more than one level is installed in racks
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STORAGE 13-141
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12.3.4 Protection Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I through
Class IV Commodities Stored Over 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height.
12.3.4.1 Control Mode Density-Area Sprinkler Protection Cri-
teria for Rack Storage of Class I through Class IV Commodi-
ties Stored Over 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height.
12.3.4.1.1* For single- and double-row racks, the water de-
mand for nonencapsulated storage without solid shelves sepa-
rated by aisles at least 4 ft (1.2 m) wide and with not more than
10 ft (3.1 m) between the top of storae and the sprinklers
shall be based on sprinklers in a 2000-ft (186-rn) operating
area, discharging a minimum of 0.25 gpm/ft2 (10.2 mm/mill)
for Class I commodities, 0.3 gpni/ft5 (12.2 mm/rain) for Classes
II and III commodities, and 0.35 gpm/ft2 (14.3 mm/rain) for
Class IV commodities for ordinary temperature-rated sprinklers
or a minimum of 0.35 gpm/ft2 (14.3 mm/mm) for Class I com-
modities, 0.4 gpm/ft2 (16.3 mm/mm) for Classes 11 and III
commodities, and 0.43 gpm/ft2 (18.3 mm/mm) for Class IV
commodities for high temperature-rated sprinklers. (See Table
12.3.4.1.1 and Section C.23.)
12.3.4.1.2 Where storage as described in 12.3.4.1.1 is encap-
sulated, ceiling sprinkler density shall be 25 percent greater
than for nonencapsulated storage.
12.3.4.1.3 For multiple-row racks, the water demand for nonen-
capsulated storage without solid shelves separated by aisles at
least 4 ft (1.2 m) wide and with not more than 10 ft (3.1 m)
between the top of storage and the sprinklers shall be based on
sprinklers in a 2000-ft2 (186-rn2) operating area for multiple-row
racks, discharging a minimum of 0.25 gpm/ft2 (10,2 mm/ruin)
for Class I commodities, 0.3 gpm/ft2 (12.2 mm/mm) for Classes
Ii and LII commodities, and 0.35 gpm/ft5 (14.3 mm/ruin) for
Class IV commodities for ordinary temperature-rated spnnklers
or a minimum of 0.35 gpm/ft2 (14.3 mm/mm) for Class I com-
modities, 0.4 gpm/ft2 (16.3 mm/mm) for Classes 11 and m com-
modities, and 0.45 gpm/ft2 (18.3 mm/mitt) for Class 1V com-
nioditics for high temperature-rated sprinklers. (See Table
12.3.4.1.3.)
12.3.4.1.4 Where such storage is encapsulated, ceiling sprin-
kler density shall be 25 percent greater than for nonencapsu-
lated storage.
12.3.4.1.5 The minimum water supply requirements for a
hydraulically designed occupancy hazard fire control sprin-
kler system shall be determined by adding the hose stream
demand from Table.12.3:4.1.5 to the water supply for sprin-
klers determined in 12.3.4. This supply shall be available for
the minimum duration specified in Table 12.3.4.1.5.
12.3.4.2 Large Drop Sprinklers and Specific Application Con-
trol Mode Sprinklers for Rack Storage of Class! through Class
1Y Commodities Stored Over 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height.
12.3.4.2.1 Protection of single-, double-, and multiple-row
rack storage without solid shelves for Classes I through IV com-
modities shall be in accordance with Table 12.3.4.2.1.
12.3.4.2.2 Where in-rack sprinklers are required by Table
12.3.4.2.1, in-rack sprinkler spacing, design pressure, and hy-
draulic calculation criteria shall be in accordance with the re-
quirements of 12.3.4.4 as applicable for the commodity.
12.3.4.2.3 Protection shall be provided as specified in Table
12.3.4.2.1 or appropriate NFPA standards in terms of mini-
mum operating pressure and the number of sprinklers to be
included in the design area.
12.3.4.2.3.1 For design purposes, 95 psi (6.6 bar) shall be the
maximuiss discharge pressure at the hydraulically most remote
sprinkler.
12.3.4.2.3.2 Open Wood joist Construction.
Where large drop K-11.2 sprinklers are installed under
open wood joist construction, their minimum operating pres-
sure shall be 50 psi (3.4 bar).
Where each joist channel of open, wood joist construc-
tion is fully fire-stopped to its full depth at intervals not ex-
ceeding 20 ft (6.1 m), the lower pressures specified in Table
12.3.4.2.1 shall be permitted to be used.
12.3.4.2.3.3 The design area shall he a rectangular area has'-
log a dimension parallel to the branch lines at least 1.2 times
the square root of the area protected by the number of sprin-
klers to be included in the design area. Any fractional sprin-
kler shall be included in the design area.
12.3.4.2.3.4 Hose stream demand and water supply duration
requirements shall be in accordance with Table 12.3.4.2.1.
12.3.4.2.3.5 Preaction Systems.
For the purpose of using Table 12.3.4.2.1, preaction sys-
tems shall be classified as dry pipe systems.
Where it can be demonstrated that the detection system
activating the preaction system will cause water to be at the
sprinklers when they operate, preaction systems shall he per-
mitted to be treated as wet pipe systems.
12.3,4.2.3.6 The nominal diameter of branch line pipes (in-
cluding riser nipples) shall meet the following:
Pipe diameter shall not he not less than 11/4 in. (33 mm)
nor greater than 2 in. (51 mm).
Starter pieces shall be permitted to be 21/2 in. (64 mm).
Where branch lines are larger than 2 in. (51 mm), the
sprinkler shall be supplied by a riser nipple to elevate the
sprinkler 13 in. (330 nun) for 21/2-in. (64-mm) pipe and
15 in. (380 mm) for 3-in. (76-mm) pipe. These dimen-
sions are measured from the centerline of the pipe to the
deflector. In lieu of this, sprinklers shall be permitted to
be offset horizontally a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm).
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ATTACHMENT #7
ANNEX A 13-209
Wrapper
Exterior wrapper General term for protective wrapping of sides
Body wrapper and ends on roll.
Body wrap
Sleeve wrap Wrapper placed around circumference of roll.
Wrap - do not No heads or caps needed.
cap
Is
aan~
Heads
Headers Protection applied to the ends of the rolls (A and
B). Heads do not lap over the end of the roll.
Inside heads Protection applied to the ends of the rolls
next to the roll itself (13). The wrapper of
the rolls is crimped down over these heads.
Outside heads Protection applied to the ends of the rolls on
the outside (A). This head Is applied after
the wrapper is crimped.
Edge protectors
Edge bands Refers to extra padding to prevent damage to
roll edges (C).
Overwrap The distance the body wrap or wrapper overlaps
itself (0).
Roll cap A protective cover placed
over the end of a roll.
Edges of cap lap over the
end of the roll and are
secured to the sides of the
roll.
CD
FIGURE A.3.13.6.3 Wrapping and Capping Terms and Methods.
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Threads to mate hydrants
and hose at shore facilities
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Shore Ship
Material: Any suitable for 150 psi Material: Brass or bronze
(10.3 bar) service (shore) suitable for 150 pal (10.3 bar)
Flange surface: Flat face service (ship)
Gasket material: Any suitable for
150 psi (10.3 bar) service
Bolts: Four 5/a-in. (16-mm) minimum
diameter. 2-in. (51-mm) long,
threaded to within 1 in. (25.4 mm)
of bolt head
Nuts: Four, to fit bolts
Washers: Four, to fit bolts
FIGURE A.3.14.4 International Shore Fire Connection.
A.5.3.1 Ordinary hazard occupancies (Group 1) include oc-
cupancies having uses and conditions similar to the following:
Automobile parking and showrooms
Bakeries
Beverage manufacturing
Canneries
Dairy products manufacturing and processing
Electronic plants
Glass and glass products manufacturing
Laundries
Restaurant service areas
A.5.3.2 Ordinary hazard occupancies (Group 2) include oc-
cupancies having uses and conditions similar to the following:
Cereal mills
Chemical plants — ordinary
Confectionery products
Distilleries
Dry cleaners
Feed mills
Horse stables
Leather goods manufacturing
Libraries - large stack room areas
Machine shops
Metal working
Mercantile
Paper and pulp mills
Threads to mate hydrants
and hose on ship
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2.0 4.1 6.1 8.1 10.2 12.2 14.3
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13-100 INSYALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
FIGURE 11.2.3.1.5 Density/Area Curves.
11.2.3.1.6 Special Areas. For special areas under consider-
ation, as described in 11.2.3.4, separate hydraulic calculations
shall be required in addition to those required by 11.2.3.2 or
11.2.3.3.
11.2.3.1.7* Systems with Multiple Hazard Classifications. For
systems with multiple hazard classifications, the hose stream
demand shall be in accordance with one of the following:
(1) Add the hose demand for the highest hazard classifica-
tion within the system, or
(2) Add the hose demand for each individual hazard classifica-
tion to the calculations for the design area for that hazard, or
(3) For systems with multiple hazard classifications where the
higher classification only lies within single rooms less than
or equal to 400 ft2 in area with no such rooms adjacent,
add the hose demand for the principal occupancy for the
remainder of the system.
11.2.3.1.8 Restrictions. Regardless of which of the two meth-
ods is used, the following restrictions shall apply:
For areas of sprinkler operation less than 1500 ft2 (139 m2)
used for liht and ordinary hazard occupancies, the density
for 1500 ft2 (139 m2) shall be used.
For areas of sprinkler operation less than 2500 ft2
(232 m2) for extra hazard occupancies, the density for
2500 ft2 (232 m2) shall be used.
(S)*Unless the requirements of 11.2.3.1.8(4) are met for
buildings having unaprinklered combustible concealed
spaces, as described in 8.14.1.2 and 8.14.6, the minimum
area of sprinkler operation shall be 3000 ft2 (279 in2).
(4) The following unsprinklered combustible concealed
spaces shall not reuire a minimum area of sprinkler
operation of 3000 ft (279 m2):
(a) Combustible concealed spaces filled entirely with
noncombustible insulation.
(b)*Light or ordinary hazard occupancies where non-
combustible or limited combustible ceilings are di-
rectly attached to the bottom of solid wood joists so
as to create enclosed joist spaces 160 ft5 (4.5 m5) or
less in volume, including space below insulation that
is laid directly on top or within the ceilingjoists in an
otherwise sprinklered attic.
(c) *Concealed spaces where the exposed surfaces have a
flame spread rating of 25 or less and the materials
have been demonstrated to not propagate fire in the
form in which they are installed in the space.
Concealed spaces over isolated small rooms not ex-
ceeding 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) in area.
Vertical pipe chases under 10 ft2 (0.93 ns2), pro-
vided that in multifloor buildings the chases are
fircstopped at each floor using materials equiva-
lent to the floor construction. Such pipe chases
shall contain no sources of ignition, piping shall
be noncombustible, and pipe penetrations at each
floor shall be properly scaled.
(5) Water demand of sprinklers installed in racks or water
curtains shall be added to the ceiling sprinkler water de-
mand at the point of connection. Demands shall be bal-
anced to the higher pressure. (See Chapter 8.)
(6) Water demand of sprinklers installed in concealed
spaces or under obstructions such as ducts and cutting
tables need not be added to ceiling demand.
(7) Where inside hose stations are planned or are required,
the following shall apply:
A total water allowance of 50 gpm (189 L/min) for a
single hose station installation shall be added to the
sprinkler requirements.
A total water allowance of 100 gpm (378 L/min) for
a multiple hose station installation shall be added to
the sprinkler requirements.
The water allowance shall be added in 50-gpm (189-L/
min) increments beginning at the most remote hose
station, with each increment added at the pressure re-
quired by the sprinkler system design at that point
(8) When hose valves for fire department use are attached to
wet pipe sprinkler system risers in accordance with
8.16.5.2 the following shall apply:
(a) The water supply shall not be required to be added
to standpipe demand as determined from NFPA 14,
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hy-
drant, and Hose Systems.
(h) Where the combined sprinkler system demand and
hose stream allowance of Table 11.2.3.1.1 exceeds
the requirements of NFPA 14, Standard for the Instat-
lation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems,
this higher demand shall be used.
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DESIGN APPROACHES 13-99
11.2 Occupancy Hazard Fire Control Approach.
11.2.1 Occupancy Classifications.
11.2.1.1 Occupancy classifications for this standard relate to
sprinkler installations and their water supplies only.
11.2.1.2 Occupancy classifications shall not be used as a gen-
eral classification of occupancy hazards.
11.2.1.3 Occupancies or portions of occupancies shall be
classified according to the quantity and combustibility of
contents, the expected rates of heat release, the total poten-
tial for energy release, the heights of stockpiles, and the
presence of flammable and combustible liquids, using the
definitions contained in Sections 5.2 through 5.5. Classifi-
cations are as follows:
Light hazard
Ordinary hazard (Groups land 2)
Extra hazard (Groups I and 2)
Special occupancy hazard (see Chapter 13)
11.2.2 Water Demand Requirements - Pipe Schedule Method.
11.2.2.1 Table 11.2.2.1 shall be used in determining the mini-
mum water supply requirements for light and ordinary hazard
occupancies protected by systems with pipe sized according to
the pipe schedules of Section 14.5.
Table 11.2.2.1 Water Supply Requirements for Pipe
Schedule Sprinkler Systems
Acceptable Flow
Minimum at Base of Riser
Residual (Including Hose
Pressure Stream
Occupancy Required Allowance) Duration
Classification (psi) (gpm) (minutes)
Light hazard 15 500-750 30-60
Ordinary hazard 20 850-1500 60-90
Note: For SI units, I gpm = 3.785 L/nsin; 1 psi = 0.0689 bar.
11.2.2.2 Pressure and flow requirements for extra hazard oc-
cupancies shall be based on the hydraulic calculation methods
of 11.2.3.
11.2.2.3 Unless the requirements of 11.2.2.5 are met the pipe
schedule method shall be permitted only for new installations
of 5000 ft2 (465 in2) or less or for additions or modifications to
existing pipe schedule systems sized according to the pipe
schedules of Section 14.5.
11.2.2.4 Table 11.2.2.1 shall be used in determining the mini-
mum water supply requirements.
11.2.2.5 The pipe schedule method shall be permitted for
use in systems exceeding 5000 ft2 (465 m2) where the flows
required in Table 11.2.2.1 are available at a minimum re-
sidual pressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) at the highest elevation of
sprinkler.
11.2.2.6 The pipe schedule method shall be permitted for
additions or modifications to existing extra hazard pipe sched-
ule systems.
11.2.2.7 The lower duration value of Table 11.2.2.1 shall be
acceptable only where remote station or central station water-
flow alarm service is provided.
11.2.2.8* Residual Pressure.
11.2.2.8.1 The residual pressure requirement of Table
11.2.2.1 shall be met at the elevation of the highest sprinkler.
11.2.2.8.2 When backflow prevention valves are installed on
pipe schedule systems, the friction losses of the device shall be
accounted for when determining acceptable residual pressure
at the top level of sprinklers. The friction loss of this device [in
psi (bar)] shall be added to the elevation loss and the residual
pressure at the top row of sprinklers to determine the total
pressure needed at the water supply.
11.2.2.9 The lower flow figure of Table 11.2.2.1 shall be permit-
ted only where the building is of noncombustible construction or
the potential areas of fire are limited by building size or compart-
mentation such that no open areas exceed 3000 ft2 (279 in2) for
light hazard or 4000 ft2 (372 in2) for ordinary hazard.
11.2.3 Water Demand Requirements - Hydraulic Calculation
Methods.
11.2.3.1 General.
11.2.3.1.1* The minimum water supply requirements for a hy-
draulically designed occupancy hazard fire control sprinkler
system shall be determined by adding the hose stream de-
mand from Table 11.2.3.1.1 to the water supply for sprinklers
determined in 11.2.3.1.5.
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Extra hazard 0, 50, or 100 500 90-120
For SI units, 1 gpm = 3.785 L/nsin.
11.2.3.1.2 The minimum water supply shall be available for
the minimum duration specified in Table 11.2.3.1.1.
11.2.3.1.3 An allowance for inside and outside hose shall not
be required where tanks supply sprinklers only.
11.2.3.1.4 Where pumps taking suction from a private fire
service main supply sprinklers only, the pump need not be
sized to accommodate inside and outside hose. Such hose al-
lowance shall be considered in evaluating the available water
supplies.
11.2.3.1.5 Density/Area Curves. The water supply for sprin-
klers only shall be determined either from the density/area
curves of Figure 11.2.3.1.5 in accordance with the method of
11.2.3.2 or be based upon the room design method in accor-
dance with 11.2.3.3, at the discretion of the designer.
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ATTACHMENT #8
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water
supply shall be protected against hackflow in accordance
with Health and Safety Code 13114.7.
903.3.5.1 Domestic services. Where the domestic ser-
vice provides the water supply for the automatic sprin-
kler system, the supply shall be in accordance with this
section.
903.3.5.1.1 Limited area sprinkler systems. Lim-
iced area sprinkler systems serving fewer than 20
sprinklers on any single connection are permitted to
be connected to the domestic service where a wet
automatic standpipe is not, available. Limited area
sprinkler systems connected to domestic water sup-
plies shall comply with each of the following require-
ments:
I. Valves shall not he installed between the do-
mestic water riser control valve and the sprin-
klers.
Exception: An approved indicating control
valve supervised in the open position in
accordance with Section 903.4.
2. The domestic service shall he capable of sup-
plying the simultaneous domestic demand and
the sprinkler demand required to be hydrauli-
cally calculated by NFPA 13, NFPA 13R or
NFPA 13D.
903.3.5.1.2 Residential combination services. A
single combination water supply shall be allowed pro-
vided that the domestic demand is added to the sprin-
kler demand as required by NFPA 13R.
903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply. A secondary on-site
water supply equal to the hydraulically calculated sprin-
kler demand, including the hose stream requirement,
shall be provided for high-rise buildings in Seismic
Design Category C. D, E or F as determined by the Ca/i-
(br;tia Building Code. The secondary water supply shall
have a duration of not less than 30 minutes as determined
by the occupancy hazard classification in accordance
with NFPA 13.
Exception: Existing buildings.
903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and humus used in
connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall he as pre-
scribed by the fire code official.
903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of lire
department connections shall he approved by the lire code
1 - - it I_ •1
Exceptions:
.1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and
two-family dwellings.
Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprin-
klers.
Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance
with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used
to supply both domestic water and the automatic
sprinkler system, and a separate shutoft valve for the
automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
Jockey pump control salves that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
Control calves to commercial kitchen hoods paint
spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
Valves controlling the fuel supply to lire pump en-
gines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Trim salves to pressure switches in dry. preaction and
deluge sprinkler systems that are scaled or locked in
the men is
ml
Exceptions:
I. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes
provided by the municipality or public utility are
not required to he monitored.
2. Backflow prevention device test salves located in
limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall
he locked in the open position. In occupancies re-
quired to be equipped witha tire alarm system. the
backflosv preventer valves shall he electrically su-
pervised by a tamper switch installed in accor-
dance with NFPA 72 and sep irately annunciated.
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supcisised inch-
eating control valves shall be provided at the pi hit of con-
nection to the riser on each floor in high-rise buildings.
903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall he
tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
903.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are
intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety in existing
structures not complying with the minimum requirements of
the California Building Code by requiring installation of an
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
903.6.1 Pyroxylin plastics. All structures occupied the the
manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate
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CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 501
GENERAL
.501].1 Scope. Fire set-vice features for buildings. structures and
premises shall comply with this chapter,
501.2 Permits. A permit shalt be required as set forth in
Appendix Chapter I, Sections 105.6 and 105.7.
01L3 Construction documents. Construction documents for
proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes and con-
struction doctiniems and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant
systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review
and approval prior to construction.
501.4 Tinting of installation. When fire apparatus access
roads or a water supply for firee protection is required to he
installed, such protection shall he installed and made service-
able, prior to and during the time ofcosistruction except when
approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Tem-
porary street signs shall he installed at each street intersection
when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehi-
des in accordance with Section 5052.
I J''t3
FIRE API .FLiRK ACCESS ROAD'
II I I,
I •_ 4 -, I
xcepion: [tie tire ccxt'e al is authorized to
increase tlicdiuiiensjori of 1501 t5 720 flint where:
1. The l,uildiui is eqoipped throughout. with an up
-
proved atiton.uttic sprinkler system installed in ac-
cordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 903.3,1.2 or
903.3. 1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads canitorhe installed he-
cause of location on property, topography, vatei'-
ways, tlon.negotiable grades or other similar
SECTION 502 COtiditiOnS, and an approved alternative means of
DEFINITIONS fire protection is provided.
502.1 Definitions. The following words and tennsshall, for the
purposes of this chapter and as med elsewhere in this code.
have the meanings ,shown herein.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A toad that provides
tireapparatus access from a fire station to a facility. building or
portion. thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other
terms such as fire lane5 public street. private street. parking 101
lane and access roadway.
FIRE COMMAND CENTER. The principal atte.nded or
unattended location where the status of the detection, alarm
communications and control systems is displayed, and from
which the system(s) can be manually controlled.
FIRE DEPARThIENT MASTER KEY, A limited issue- key
of special or controlled design to he carried by tire department
officials in command which will open key boxes on specified
properties.
FIRE LANE. A road or other passageway developed to allow
the passage of tire apparatus: A tire lane is not necessarily
intended for vehicular traffic othc.r than lire apparatus.
KEY BOX. A secure device with it lock operable only by ii fi.r
epmtment master key. and containing building entry keys and
other keys that may be required for access in an emergency.
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group
U occupancies.
503.1.2 Additional access. The tire code official isautho-
rized to require more. than on.e fire apparatus access road
base.-d oil the potential for mlpalrmnvnt of a single road by
vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions
Or other factors, that could limit access.
03. 1.3 High-piled storage. Fire department vehicle access
to htiddin'i used for high-piled combustible storage shall
comply with the. applicable provision,, of Chapter 23.
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503.5 Required gal e or barricades. The fire cvck offii:il is
;nithoti7ed to requite the iflt:lhiti(in iIfl(I m:iiflteu:iflce (vf:ItCS
or odier :%pplo\ccl barricade crov. flue app a rat us ItCc'
trails or other aec ssw.ys. nDt including public c1reet,
alleys or highways.
503.5.1. Secured gates and barricades. When reciiiird.
glsand barricades shall he secured in an appro\d man-
ner. Ronds. trails and jther ac.cessways that have been
closed. arid ohstmced in the manner prescribed by Section,
503.5 shall not he trespassed on or i.tscd unless authnri7ed
by the owner nod the tire code effiiaT.
bxception: IheresI uietion on use shall notapply to pub-
lic officers acting within the, scope of duty
fD] 503.5.2 Fences and gates. .Sc/uiot çmwrds may be
frsr:ed and,qctes lircicie. may be equipped with locks. pm.
vu/ed (Fiat .nJe 1"eicu1 ate friscd on 3 .qi,efre1(0.28
11:2) jer occupant are located /,eoieen (he school ((FtI f/ic
Jence. sic;t required Safe dis/Ji(t.l areas shah not he
locoled less titan .5Of?er(i5240 mio)fom sc/tool linh!diiips.
Eve, 1-1:1)/Ic and prn'ota school s/intl cosiforiir with See-
i,on 32020 of the Education Code which. slates:
The ,eove?7linr' board 0/ eve,v public sc/teal district, and
t/•lo governing iitvtlioiitv (.1 ever' prtvnte .ccnoot, w!udi
lflflhitoiiiS (I/V Pu.iidiii.g used fbr the titsi rachel! or lioust,tg
of School pupib on /and en.fjre!v eu;k'scd(cscej)1for build-
iin. ivals) by feirees or walls, shall, thrnumIi coopera1on
iit/r 1/re local law en(orce.'nen.( cind re piv(ection agencies
Iu.vtrigjunsdicio:: of tire urea, ii urke J)tOVs1o!l fr the erec-
tion of aies in sucit fences or wells. The gates sluill be at
srfic:ent Si'e 10 pertH'r the entrance of the a,rthi.r[ances,
,wviiie eL/ni/mien! üiii (ti'e-fighInr appnrai;is used by 1Ie
hiiw enforcinn.ei:1 (in rifue J)v'nlectiovi. (leeiJc:ac. 1i:i',yp c/tal/ La
no less!/ion Our soc/i acceys ,40k' (In! there s/ia/I be a :r'aaV
SflC/I gates as ,ie'deiI 11 en cure aeee.c.c to oil ,,ia,pr biiiIdiuie.c
a,c! i i.0 qovd areas. If SUe!?, Sates (O3 1.9 be e1iipjiei/.tiih.
lacks. tire !oeknrg dei'iccs hi<iI/ he dcsiiicd to .'cnnit rea4'1
cit cance to the use of tue chain or bolt-cutfuig deviecs wiilv
which the local iw eu!orce,irerrt uiid1re pwlcctioe a'e',r-
(1I!5 :/U?v be equipped.
5034 Security gates. The installation of security gales acrossa
tire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief.
Where security gales are installed. they shall have an approved
means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall he maintained operaiiomal at all
times.
SECTION 504
ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required
by this code or the Caiiftrnia Buddui,ç' Code shall be main-
tained readily accessible for e.mency access by the fire
deoail.meni. Art approved access walkway ieadiuig from lire
apDaratus access roads to exterior openings shall he provided
when required by th€ fire code official.
504.2 NIalutenaneti of exterior doors and openings. Exterior
doors and their function shall not he eliminated without prior
apirovtii. Exterior doors that have, been rendered nonfurie
tiontii and that re.ain a functional door exterior appearance
:;hall have asigri affixed to the exterior side of the doorwitit the
words THIS DOOR BLOCKED, The sign shall, consist of let-
tens having a principal stroke of not less than 0.75 inch (19.1
win) wide and at least 6 inches (1 52 mm) lii gir on a contrast ing
background. Required fire (tepartiTlent access doors shall not,
he obstructed or eliminated. Exit: and exit access doors shall
comply with Chapter 10. Access doors for high-piled comb us-
tihie sh m ie 1nll comply with Section 230t..6. I
50.3 Stairway access to roof. New hui':ding.s four or more
stories in height, except those with it tool slope reater than
four ,mits vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 aercent slope).
shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. Stairway access to
the roof shall be. in accordance with Section. i00. 12. Such
stairway shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign,
indicating that the.stnirwav cot'flnlies to the toot. There roofs
are used for tool garce.ns Cr for other purposes. stairways shall
he provided as required for such occupancy classification.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2306.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies
shall be separated in accordance with the California Build-
ing Code.
2306.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section
2306.3.2.1 or 2306.3.2.2.
2306.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all
high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used
for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are
separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls
constructed in accordance with the California Building
Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by open-
ing protective assemblies having a 1-hour fire protection
rating.
2306.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas.
High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV
not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as
high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled
storage areas as high hazard for the purposes of the appli-
cation of Table 2306.2. To be considered as separated,
1-hour fire barrier walls shall be constructed in accor-
dance with the California Building Code. Openings in
such was shall be protected by opening protective
assemblies having a 1.-hour fire protection rating.
Exception: As provided for in Section 2304.2.
2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and
2309.
2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by
Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system
shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The
system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section
907.
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inwidth and I
2306.6.1.3 Locking de%ic . ,IsI..d -
2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and neat
removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents
shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft
curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in
accordance with Section 910.3.4.
2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
2306.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire depart-
ment access doors shall he provided in high-piled storage areas
exceeding 500 square feet (46 in2), in accordance with Sections
2306.9.1 through 2306.9.3. Aisles separating storage piles or
racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall also comply
with Chapter 10.
Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys-
tems, alternate methods of access and protection are
allowed when approved.
2306.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Sections 2306.9.1.1 and 2306.9.1.2.
Exceptions:
Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles.
which are used only for employee access, shall be a
minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) wide.
Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor-
age shall be a minimum of 30 inches (762 mm)
wide.
2306.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered
buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches (I 118 inns)
wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square
feet (232 in2) in area, that are accessible to the public and
designated to contain high-hazard commodities.
Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceed-
ing 2,500 square feet (232 in2) in area, that are acces-
sible to the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin-
kler system designed for multiple-row racks of
high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44
inches (1118 mm) wide.
Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in
nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96
inches (2438 mm) wide.
2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall
extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and
catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of
6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level,
provided that such supports do not interfere with fire depart-
ment hose stream trajectory.
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 285
ATTACHMENT #10
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
systems, and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements
of this section.
Exceptions:
Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of
Class I and II commodities where protected by an ap-
proved automatic sprinkler system.
Where areas of buildings are equipped with early sup-
pression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, automatic
smoke and heat vents shall not be required within
these areas.
[Fl 910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents shall be
installed in the roofs of one-story buildings or portions thereof
occupied for the uses set forth in Sections 910.2.1 through
910.2.3.
[F] 910.2.1 Group F-i or S-i. Buildings and portions
thereof used as a Group F- 1.or S-I occupancy having more
than 50,000 square feet (4645 in2) in undivided area.
Exception: Group S-I aircraft repair hangars.
where the maximum exit access travel distance is increased
in accordance with Section 1016.2.
[F] 910.3 Design and installation. The design and installation
of smoke and heat vents and draft curtains shall be as specified
in Sections 910.3.1 through 910.3.5.2 and Table 910.3.
[F] 9103.1 Design. Smoke and heat vents shall be listed and
labeled to indicate compliance with UL 793.
[F] 910.3.2 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be
capable of being operated by approved automatic and man-
ual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents
shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1
through 910.3.2.3.
[F] 910.3.2.1 Gravity-operated drop-out vents. Auto-
matic smoke and heat vents containing heat-sensitive
glazing designed to shrink and drop. out of the vent open-
ing when exposed to fire shall fully open within 5 min-
utes after the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated fire,
represented by a time-temperature gradient that reaches
an air temperature of 500°F (260°C) within 5 minutes.
[F] 910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Buildings [F] 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in
and portions thereof containing high-piled combustible buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
stock or rack storage in any occupancy group in accordance system, smoke and heat vents shall he designed to oper-
with Section 413 and the California Fire Code, ate automatically.
[F]-91tk2.3-Exit-access-traveldistance increase. Buildings [F] 910.3.2.3 NOnsprinklered buildings. Where
and portions thereof used as a Group F-i or S- 1 occupancy installed in buildings not provided with an approved
IFL,TA2LE gUJ..
'LOUI F[[ F )'- [FR FT C'[FTfAINS 4003 SIXIn F . IIThT : —:
MAXIMUM I DISTANCE TO
OCCUPANCY. GROUP AND
COMMODITY
DESIGNATED
STORAGE HEIGHT MINIMUM-DRAFT
CURTAIN DEPTH
MAXIMUM AREA
FORMED BY DRAFT
CURTAINS
VENT-AREA-
TO-FLOOR-AREA
MAXIMUM
SPACING OF
VENT CENTERS
VENTS FROM
WALL OR DRAFT
CURTAINS° -CLASSIFICATION
Group F-1 and S-1
(feet)
-
(feet) (square feet)
50,000
RATIOC
1:100
(feet)
120
(feet)
60
1-ugh-piled Storage 520 j6 - --10,000 . 1:100 100 60 (ace Section 9 10.2.2)
1-tv
1)
> 20:5 40 8,000tion 6 1:75 100 55
High-piled Storage ~520 4 3,000 1:75 IPO 55 -- (see Section 91 0,2.2)
(-IV
(flption 2" >20:540 4 3,000
fino ____j
1:50 100 i 50
:520 !'__ -------- 5O too J5O
45
High piled Storage ~20J14 4,000 150 - 100 50
(see Section 910.2.2)
High hazard >20 :5 30 4 2,000 .1:30 75 . 40 (Option 2)
For Si: I foot= 3046 mm, I square foot= 0.0929m2.
Requirements for rack storage heights in excess of those indicated shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 of the California Fire Code. For solid-piled storage heights in excess of those indicated, an'apprtved engineered design shall be used.
The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent in a' particular draft curtained area to walls or draftcurtains which form the perimeter of the draft curtained area.
Where draft curtains are not required, the writ-area-to-floor-area ratio shall be calculated based on a minimum draft curtain depth of 6 feel (Option 1).
"H" is the height of the vent, in feet, above the floor.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 2306.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
(See Sections 2306, 2307 and 2308)"(see Section 2307.3)
Automatic fire- Fire Smoke and Draft Maximum SIZE OF HIGH-PILED
STORAGE AREAS extinguishing detection Building heat curtains permissible
(square feet) system (see system access removal (see Maximum pile storage Maximum
COMMODITY (see Sections 2306.2 Section (see Section (see Section (see Section Section dimension height" pile volume
CLASS and 2306.4) 2306.4) 2306.5) 2306.6) 2306.7) 2306.7) (feet) (feet) (cubic feet)
0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required Required' Required Required' . qured . Required Required Required ----
501-2,500 Not
Required-' .
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required 100 40 100.000
------
2,501-12 000
- Public accessible
Yes Not
Require
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
100 40 400,000
2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required Required too 40 400.000
(Option 1)
I-lv 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Yes Yes' y e'sJ IOU 30F 200,000 Required
(Option 2)
12,001-20,000 Yes Not Yes Yes' Not 100 40 400.000 Required Required _____-- ______ ................
20,001-500,000 Yes Not
Required Yes YesJ Not
Required 100 40 i
400.000
Greater than Yes Not Yes . Yes1 Not 100 40 1 400.000 500,000 Required Required
0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not 50 Not
Required' Required Required' Required RequiJ_L Required
501-2,500 - . Public accessible Yes Not
. Required
Not
. Required
Not
. Required
Not
-
., 50 0 - 7,000
501-2,500 Not Not Not Not - -
High
Nonpublic accessible
-.(Optiofl
Yes Required Required 1)
Required . Required 0 30 75,000
hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Yes YesJ Yes' 50 20 50,000
(Option 2)
Required
2,501-300,000 Yes Not
Required Yes
-
i50 30 75,000 .
Not
Required
300,001 _500,000g, h Yes Not
RequiredYes -
50 30 75.000 Not Yes' Required
For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot = 0.02832 in, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
When automatic sprinklers are required forreasons otherthan those in Chapter23, theportion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage, area shall be
designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308.
For aisles, see Section 2306.9.
Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9.
For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also
Chapters 28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and con,b.jstible liquids, respectively.
Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access,
For storage exceeding 30 feet in height. Option I shall be used.
Special tire protection provisions including,but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers,
without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; oradditional fire department hose connections shall heprovided when requiredby the fire codeofficial.
High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the California Building code shall be used to
divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area.
Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance wilt, Sections 2307 and
2308.
Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
905.7.2 Locking cabinet doors. Cabinets shall be
unlocked.
Exceptions:
I. Visual identification panels of glass or other ap-
proved transparent frangible material that is easily
broken and allows access.
Approved locking arrangements.
Group 1-3 occupancies.
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed.
Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance
with NFPA 14.
905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies
shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the
normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal
at the supervising station required by Section 903.4. Where a
fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted
to the control unit.
Exceptions:
Valves to underground key or hub valves in roadway
boxes provided by the municipality or public utility
do not require supervision.
Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as
provided in this code in buildings not equipped with a
fire alarm system.
905.10 During construction. Standpipe systems required dur-
ing construction and demolition operations shall be provided in
accordance with Section 1413.
905.11 Existing buildings. Existing structures with occupied
floors located more than 50 feet (1.5 240 mm) above or below
the lowest level of fire department access shall be equipped
with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905. The
standpipes shall have an approved fire department connection
with hose connections at each floor level above or below the
lowest level of fire department access. The fire code official is
authorized to approve the installation of manual standpipe sys-
tems to achieve compliance with this section where the
responding fire department is capable of providing the required
hose flow at the highest standpipe outlet.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
TABLE 906.1
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SECTION SUBJECT
303.5 Asphalt ketttes ,,,,,.,, ......... ...... ,, ........................
307.5 Open burning
308.4 Open flames-torches
309.4 Powered industrial trucks ---------
1105.2 1 Aircraft i towing vehicles
1105.3 . Aircraft welding apparatus
1105.4 Aircraft fuel-servicing tank vehicles
110.5.5 Aircraft hydrant fuel-servicing vehicles
1105.6 Aircraft fuel-dispensing stations
1107.7 Help and hc.listops
Dry c - leaning
1415.1 . Buildings tinder construction or demolition
1417.3 Roofi &9Pgr..ioos
1504.4.1 S,pray-flnishing operations
1505.4.2 1 Dip-tank operations
1506.4.2 1 Powder-coating areas
904.2 - . Lumlgyards/woodworking facilities
[.Recycling facilities -,
909.5 1 Exterior lumber saorags,
2003.5 . Organic-coating areas
2106.3 i. Industrial ovens
2205.5 1 Pvlotor fuel-chs) I [ties -
221064 Marini. inotot fuel iltspctv-.tn ta ho
A Rersir aaran-s
2404.12 Tetim. eai dlxii,,ernbrane structures
2508.2 Ti rrr I:g/r".ra
2604.2.6 Welding and other hot work
2903.6 Combustible fibers
33(18.11 Fireworks
3403.2.1 Flammable and combustible liquids. gL_._
3404.3.3. l Indoor of flammable and combustible liquids
3404.3.7.5.2. Liquid storage rooms for flammable and combustible
3405.4.9 Solvent distillation unite
3406.2.7 Farms and construction sites-flammable. and
3406.4.10.1 Bulk plants and terminals for flammable and
combustible liquids
406.5 4 Commercial, industrial, governmental or
niatiuf
3406.6.4 Tank vehicles for flanintahlc and combustible
3606.5.7 Flanintable solids
3808.2 I ,P-gas
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire
extinguishers shall not he obstructed orobscttred from view. in
rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be com-
pletely avoided, means shall he provided to indicate the loca-
tions of extinguishers.
TABLE 906.3(1)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR CLASS A FIRE HAZARDS r1 5-"p LIGHT fpflfljte0" EXTRA
(Low) lNodsr.tel (High)
HAZARD HAZANE) HAZARD
OCCUPANCY (f')ta5,fV OCCUPANCY
Minimum
Rated Single 2-A' '. 4-A
Maximum . : 1.000 Floor Area Per .
Unit of A square feet : . .'. square feet
Maximum II 250 H 11 .250 Floor Area For square feet '. is ' . square feet Extitgittnlier
Maximum
Travel Distance 75 feet 75 feet
to Extinguisher
For SI: I foot = 304,8 mm, I square foot = 0.0929 st,, t gallon = 3.78.5 L.
a. Two 2.5-gallon water-type extinguishers sttittl he deemed the equivalent oF
one 4-A rated estirtguister.
h. Annex E.3.3ofNFPA loprovidesmorede.tailscitncerningapplicationofthe
maximum floor area criteria.
C. Two water-type extinguishers each with a I-A rating shall he deenw.d the
equivalent of one 2-A rated extinguistterfor Light (Low) Hazard Occupan-
cies.
TABLE 906.3(2)
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
WITH DEPTHS OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 025-INCH
MAXIMUM TRAVEL
BASIC MINIMUM DISTANCE TO
EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE OF HAZARD RATING lieell
5-B 30 Light (Low) 10-B 50
ID-B 30 Ordinary (Moderate) 20B 50
40-B 30 Extra (High) 80-B 90
For SI: t inch 29.4 min. I foot = 304.8 into.
NOTE. For requirements on water-soluble flammable liquids and alternative
sizing criteria, see Section 4.3 ofNFt'A 10.
906.7 Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire
extinguishers, not housed in cabinets, shall he installed on the
hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall he
securely anchored to the mounting surface its accordance with
the manufacturers installation. instructions.
906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire
extinguishers shall not be locked.
Exceptions:
1. Where portable fire extinguishers subject to mali-
cious use or damage are provided with a means of
'cads' access.
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ATTACHMENT #12
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2306.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies
shall be separated in accordance with the California Build-
ing Code.
2306.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section
2306.3.2.1 or 2306.3.2.2.
2306.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all
high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used
for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are
separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls
constructed in accordance with the California Building
Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by open-
ing protective assemblies having a 1-hour fire protection
rating.
2306.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas.
High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV
not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as
high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled
storage areas as high hazard for the purposes of the appli-
cation of Table 2306.2. To be considered as separated,
1-hour fire barrier walls shall be constructed in accor-
dance with the California Building Code. Openings in
such walls shall be protected by opening protective
assemblies having a I -hour fire protection rating.
Exception: As provided for in Section 2304.2.
2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and
2309.
2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by
Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system
shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The
system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section
907.
2306.6 Building access. Where building access is required by
Table 2306.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with
Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of
all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for
high-piled storage.
Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be
installed because of topography, railways, waterways,
non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire
code official is authorized to require additional fire
protection.
2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required
by Table 2306.2, fire department access doors shall be pro-
vided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder.
2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required. A minimum of
one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet
(30 480 mm), or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls
which face required fire apparatus access roads.
2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not
be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches
(2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used
unless approved.
2306.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking
devices shall be used.
2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat
removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents
shall he provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft
curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in
accordance with Section 910.3.4.
2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
2306,)
meat access doors si i,I1 be pr .1 I I I I I
exeeding 500 squci t(4-( i 'LI
2300 9.1 thinugh 2 Ai,
racks,hall conipls ii
with Chaptet 10
Exception: Where ci
tentS, alternate met
allowed when appru'
2306.9.1 Width. 3d I
'ci ttun 2"06 9 1 1
Exceptions:
j\iIcs r I I 111 [ I
\'hiCh)I I, iii IrIl I ill
n"nunuit ,e ii 1
t sles Sega. h 'I I
e shill b. nnnln iu H
is
3i)'>3 1.1 ', i'nl,tsiedhuilciirii,',. "I IL
I I ' i i 1 4
Id I III!
I I I'2.1
'I II Il, 11,tt II ii
'511111 1
Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceed-
ing 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are acces-
sible to the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin-
kler system designed for multiple-row racks of
high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44
inches (1118 mm) wide.
Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 nun)
wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in
nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96
inches (2438 mm) wide.
2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall
extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and
catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of
6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level,
provided that such supports do not interfere with fire depart-
ment hose stream trajectory.
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MEANS, OF EGRESS
1027.17.1 Corridor openings. Openings in corridor walls
shall comply with the requirements of the Califrti-nia Build-
ing Code.
Exceptions:
I. Where 20-minute fire door assemblies are re-
quired, solid wood doors at least 1.75 inches (44
mm) thick or insulated steel doors are allowed.
Openings protected with fixed wire glass set in
steel frames.
Openings covered with 0.5-inch (12.7 mm) gyp-
sum wallboard or 0.75-inch 09.1 mm) plywood
on the room side.
Opening protection is not required when the build-
ing is equipped throughout with art approved auto-
matic sprinkler system.
1027.17.2 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit
access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged
such that dead ends do not exceed the limits specified in
Table 1027.17,2.
Exception: A dead-end passageway or corridor shall not
be limited in length where the length of the dead-end pas-
sageway or corridor is less than 2.5 times the least width
of the dead-end passageway or corridor.
1027.17.3 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 1027.17.2.
1027.17.4 Common path of egress travel. The common
path of egress travel shall not exceed the distances given
Table 1027.17.2.
TABLE 1027.17.2
COMMON PATH, DEAD-END AND TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMITS (by occupancy)
i COMMON PATH LIMIT 5 7 1JJT -.TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMIT
Unnprinklered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinklered 1 Unsprinklered Sprinklered
OCCUPANCY (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet)
_2L 250 200 -
Group B 75 L°cL .50 50 .2_0 250
....___i..._............-,- ........-,-,--., .....- ....- 5 20 0_p_.............
200 250 ----------- .....- .......J2 ..................- ............................. ''- ........... .......
5 100 50 300 - ....' ...................... .5°. ...... ...__! 400 -
25 25 0 .........................0 _,,................75 .5
Group1-1-2 ...° ...........................!...............P...............il.........................qq..
Gmu i_ 9.-------------------20 20 J9'............]so
75................................................- ...- ....- ........- ....................J.L 175
Group H-S 75 75 20 50 150 200
Group I- 1 75 _ ,JL 20 20 -°P . --------------------
Group 1-2 (Health Care) NR NR .- .O 20 ............150 -200
Group 1-3 (Detention and Correctional- 100 NR NR 150 200 Use Conditions It, Hi, IV, V
Group 1-4 (Day Care Centers) ----------NR NR 20 1L 200 250 ...............
(Covered Mall) -..............................-_.P............................'00 ............5.......200 400
50 50 50 ----------------- ---Q .,.. ----..........- .... ........ - 2 2
7-50 Eou 75 pR-l(Hotels.)—............................-..........- ----------.75 P_. ._L. . ----PP....................
Grou 150 pR-2(Aparrnetus) - 75 . _1 °__. _.2_.-------------------
Group R-3 (One- and Two-Family);
Group R-4 (Residential Care/Assisted NR NR NR NR NR NR
I Group U I 75 I 75 I 20 I 20 200 250
For SI: I foot= 304.9 mm.
a. 20 feet for common path serving 50 or more persons: 75 feet for common path serving less than 50 persons.
h. Sec Section 025.9.5 for dead-end aisles in Group A occupancies.
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 mont exit access door to the exit. see the appropriate occupancy chapter.
Sec the California Building Code for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars.
NR = No requirements.
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ATTACHMENT #13
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
Natural rubber (nonexpanded)
Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5-perccnL but not
exceeding 15-percent plasticized)
Silicone rubber
2303.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate
similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of
Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychiorotrifluoroethylene;
PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene)
Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)
Phenol
PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5
percent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings)
PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
PVF (polyvinyl fluoride)
Urea (urea formaldehyde)
2303.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed
commodities. Figure 2303.7.4 shall he used to determine
the quantity of Group A plastics allowed to be stored in a
package or carton or on a pallet without increasing the com-
modity classification.
SECTION 2304
DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
2304.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of
high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different
commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and
specifically designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class III,
Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a
high-piled combustible storage area, or portion thereof
intended for storage of a different commodity class, shall be
based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as
provided in Section 2304.2.
2304.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des-
ignation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion
thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that
of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quan-
tity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by
engineering analysis to be adequately protected by the auto-
matic sprinkler system provided. The engineering analysis
shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver the
higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. The
higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the
pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for sprin-
kler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided
in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher haz-
ard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (111 m1) and
additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated
from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin-
kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density
over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe
systems and 1,200 square feet (11 1-112) for dry pipe systems.
The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with
Section 903.
SECTIOr' 2335
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAIITEhIANCE
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r ltiOfls, amininlurl UriOha 1 1 L I . I IL
S mm) shall he maintain I II - I L L
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ILL
. 23 dla~ i II
SECTION 2306
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY
FEATURES
2306.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections
2306.2 through 2306.10.
2306.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by
Table 2306.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal,
draft curtains and automatic sprinkler design densities shall
extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled
storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of
high-piled storage areas have different fire protection require-
ments because of commodity, method of storage or storage
height, the fire protection features required by Table 2306.2
within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design
requirements.
2306.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled
storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the
building where required by Sections 2306.3.1 through
2306.3.2.2.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
An automatic smoke detection system installed in accor-
dance with Section 907 and within enclosed carousel
storage systems, which sounds a local alarm at the opera-
tors station and stops the carousel storage system upon
the activation of a single detector.
A single dead-man-type control switch that allows the
operation of the carousel storage system only when the
operator is present. The switch shall be in the same room
as the carousel storage system and located to provide for
observation of the carousel system.
SECTION 2310
SPECIALTY STORAGE
2310.1 General. Records storage facilities used for the rack or
shelf storage of combustible paper records greater than 12 feet
(3658 mm) in height shall be in accordance with Sections 2306
and 2308 and NFPA 13 and NFPA 230. Palletized storage of
records shall be in accordance with Section 2307.
flEQUIRFO FL
IN-RACK
SPRINKLER AT THE CEILING WITH OR WITHOUT SPRINKLERS AT
MINIMUM IN-RACK SPRINKLERS EVERY TIER NONSPRINKLER(
55 :- :, Th,1Pl55•s'-* 2 f
>25 feet Y height Any height "Op 0
Not Applicable inches Notmrcd Not Required
Not Required Not Applicable Yes Not Applicable Not Required
Not Required Not Applicable Not Required Not Required Not Required
inch es Not Requi Not Required
Not Required Not Required Yes Not Applicable Not Required
Not Required I 6 inches Not Required Not Required
6 inches Al able_ fit aches Not Required Not Required
Not Required Not Applicable Yes Not Applicable Not Required
LonSitudinal flue space NotReqtiired_ed Not Applicable Not Reqpired Required Not Red
For SI: I inch = 25.4 mm. I foot = 304.5 mm.
Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where ESFR sprinkler protection is provided.
Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration.
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 287
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
PROTECTION RACK ______
CONFIGURATION -Storage height vz
Sizeb
Vertically
aligned
t dnai flue space
Size5 I]
i Vertically
aliened
Transverse flue I Size"
-
Multi-row rack 1 space Vertically
ATTACHMENT #14
MEANS OF EGRESS
TABLE 1016.1
EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE'
WITHOUT SPRINKLER WITH SPRINKLER
SYSTEM SYSTEM
OCCUPANCY I (feet) (feet)
-
F-2, S-2, U 300 400
H-i Not Permitted 75
FF2 Not Permitted 10(F
1-1-3 Not Permitted l50
751 Not PermiLteq-- L_.__..... _I
H-5 Not Permitted —200 -----
2,1-31t. 1-4 150 200
L Not Permitted 10(5
For ST: I foot = 304.8 mm.
See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance
requirements:
Section 402: For the distance limitation in malls.
Section 404: For the distance limitation through an atrium space.
Section 101.6.2 For increased limitations in Groups F-I and S-l.
Section 025.7: For increased limitation in assembly seating.
Section 1025.7: For increased limitation for assembly open-air Seating.
Section 1019.2: For buildings with one exit.
Chapter 31: For the limitation in temporary structures.
Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor-
dance with Section 903.3. 1.1 or 903.3.1.2. See Section 903 for occupancies
wttere automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.l .2 are
permitted.
Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor-
dance with Section 903...t. I.
Not permitted in ,iortsprink(ered Grasp 1-3 occupancies.
SECTION 1017
CORRIDORS
1017.1 Construction. Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated
in accordance with Table 1017.1. The corridor wails required
to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for
fire partitions.
Exceptions:
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in
an occupancy in Group E where each room that is
used for instruction has at least one door directly to
the exterior and rooms for assembly purposes have at
least one-half of the required means of egress doors
opening directly to the exterior. Exterior doors speci-
fied in this exception are required to be at ground
level.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors
contained within a dwelling or sleeping unit in an oc-
cupancy in Group R.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in
open parking garages.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in
an occupancy in Group B which is a space requiring
only a single means of egress complying with Section
1015.1.
1017.2 Corridor width. The minimum corridor width shall be
as determined in Section 1005.1, but not less than 44 inches
(1118 mm).
Exceptions:
Twenty-four inches (610 mm)—For access to and uti-
lization of electrical, mechanical or plumbing sys-
tems or equipment.
Thirty-six inches (914 mm)—With a required occu-
pant capacity of less than 50.
Thirty-six inches (914 mm)—Within adwelling unit.
Seventy-two inches (1829 mm)—ln Group E with a
corridor having a required capacity of 100 or more.
Seventy-two inches (1829 mm)—In corridors serving
surgical Group I, health care centers for ambulatory
patients receiving outpatient medical care, which
causes the patient to be not capable of self-preserva-
tion.
- TABLE 1017.1
CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING
REQUIRED FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING (hours)
OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED BY CORRIDOR Without sprInkler system WIth sprInkler system'--
H- I H-2, H-3, 1. All Not Permitted
H-4, H-S Greater than 30 Not Permitted
A5, .B, F. M. S. U Greater than 30
R Greater than It) Not Permitted /
1-2, 1-2.1, 1-4 Greater than 6 Not Permitted
Greater than. 6 Not Permitted
Greater than 10
a. For requirements for occupancies in Group 1-2, see Section 407.3.
J b. For it reduction in the fire-resistance rating for occupancies in Group 1-3, see Section 408.7.
Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 where alloyed
[SEMI See Section /025.
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 317
ATTACHMENT #15
GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
jog above with a horizontal assembly having a minimum
3-hour fire-resistance rating.
2. Shaft, stairway, ramp or escalator enclosures through the
horizontal assembly shall have not less than a 2-hour
fire-resistance rating with opening protectives in accor-
dance with Table 715.4.
Exception: Where the enclosure walls below the hor-
izontal assembly have not less than a 3-hour
fire-resistance rating with opening protectives in
accordance with Table 715.4, the enclosure walls
extending above the horizontal assembly shall be per-
mitted to have a 1-hour fire-resistance rating, pro-
vided:
The building above the horizontal assembly is
not required to be of Type I construction;
The enclosure connects less than four stories;
and
The enclosure opening protectives above the
horizontal assembly have a minimum 1-hour
fire protection rating.
The building below the horizontal assembly is a Group
S-2 enclosed or open parking garage, used for the park-
ing and storage of private motor vehicles.
Exceptions:
I. Entry lobbies, mechanical rooms and similar
uses incidental to the operation of the building
shall be permitted.
2. Multiple Group A uses, each with an occupant
load of less than 300, or Group B or M uses
shall be permitted, in addition to those uses in-
cidental to the operation of the building (includ-
ing storage areas), provided that the entire
structure below the horizontal assembly is pro-
tected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
The maximum building height in feet shall not exceed
the limits set forth in Section 503 for the building having
the smaller allowable height as measured from the grade
plane.
3. The building above the horizontal assembly shall be per- 509.3 Group S-2 enclosed parking garage with Group S-2
mittedto have multiple Group A uses, eachwithanoccu- open parking garage above. A Group S-2 enclosed parking
pant load of less than 300. or Group B. I-I, M. R or S garage located in the basement or first story below a Group S-2
uses, open parking garage shall he classified as a separate and dis-
TABLE 508.3.3
REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS)
A°,E
OCCUPANCY SNSS
I
N12h2
NS
Rd
S
II2.N
E2,S.2 ,Ud
NS
E:::-:
S NS
H-i
S NS
H-2
SNS
H-3,H-4,H-5
SNS
Ae.En N
I --
Rd - -
NN
-,-
2NP
NN.
2 1
l]2
1
2
1
2f
1
I
2
2
2.
NP NP
NIl'
NP NP
NP NP
3
4
3
3
4 2 35
NP 4 NP
NP 2 NP
42
H -I
NP NP
NP
2
NP
3 1 2
NP NP NP
I---------------—----N
H-2 --------N —:4 NP l,NP
L 2 NP 2 NPi4NPj] NP / NP NP NP 2
No -:
NP /NP
For St: I square foot = 0.0929 m2.
S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3. 1.1..
NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1..
N = No separation requirement.
NP = Not permitted.
a. For Group H-5 occupancies, see Section 903.2.4.2.
b. Occupancy separation need not he provided for storage areas svithiit Groups B and N if the:
I. Area is less than 10 percent of the floor area:
Area is equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system and is less than 3.000 square feet: or
Area is less than 1,000 square feet.
c. Areas used only for private or pleasure vehicles shall be allowed to reduce separation by 1 hose
3. See Section 406.1.4.
e. Commercial kitchens need not be separated from the restaurant seating areas that they serve.
li (SFMJ Far Group I and F-I occupsncie.c shall hare a 3-/tsar .sepakttn,
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