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Home My WebLink About2105 RUTHERFORD RD; ; CB071906; PermitCity of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Av Carlsbad, CA 92008 " 09-18-2Q07 Commercial/Industrial Permit Permit No: CB071906 Building Inspection Request Line (760) 602-2725 Job Address: Permit Type: Parcel No: Valuation: Occupancy Group: Project Title: Applicant: 2105 RUTHERFORD RD CBAD Tl Sub Type: INDUST 2121202000 Lot#: O Status: $65,000.00 Construction Type: NEW Applied: Reference #: Entered By: SUN DIEGO-INSTALL STORAGE Plan Approved: RACKS, RAISE LOADING DOCK FLUSH W/WAREHOUSE Issued: Inspect Area: Plan Check#: Owner: ISSUED 07/17/2007 LSM 09/18/2007 09/18/2007 J.C. RACK SYSTEMS BLACKMORE RUTHERFORD INVESTMENT 5232 ALCOA AV 90058 323-588-0137 Building Permit Add'I Building Permit Fee Plc;1n Check. Add'I Plan Check Fee Plan Check Discount Strong Motion Fee Park Fee LFM Fee Bridge Fee BTD #2 Fee BTD #3 Fee Renewal Fee Add'I Renewal Fee Other Building Fee Pot. Water Con. Fee Meter Size Add'I Pot. Water Con. Fee Reel. Water Con. Fee $41U~1 $0.00 $267.68 $0.00 $0.00 $13.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PO BOX424 RANCHO SANTA FE CA 92067 Meter Size Add'I Reel. Water Con. Fee Meter Fee SDCWA Fee CFO Payoff Fee PFF (3105540) 'PFF (4305540) License Tax (3104193) Lic:ense Tax (4304193) Traffic Impact Fee (3105541) Traffic Impact Fee (4305541) PLUMBING TOTAL ELECTRICAL TOTAL MECHANICAL TOTAL Master Drainage Fee Sewer Fee Redev Parking Fee Additional Fees HMPFee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ?? TOTAL PERMIT FEES $693.14 Total Fees: $693.14 Total Payments To Date: $693.14 Balance Due: $0.00 BU):½DING P½NS ±_ IN STORAGE .S,CA./l,(\e_o _. _ATTACHED Inspector: {I Clearance: ------ NOTICE: Please.take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "Imposition" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to as "fees/exactions." You have 90 days from the date this permit was issued to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedures set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to-water and sewer connection fees and capacity changes, nor planning, zoning, grading or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project. NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exa lions of·which u have r vio I n iven N Tl E imil r to hi whi h h st ut of·limitation has reviousl otherwise ex i ed. {I 1,l) PERIVIIT APPLICATION CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PLAN CHECK NO. (2/!,()7J40p EST. VAL. /, s; QOl) Plan Ck. Deposi~ ~~7-t:, 5( Validated By_-=-~--------- Date f /ii /01 -------------------,,---·---·----7 ~-~-11~//AF ,P/_;../40 :--/>~;, .. --~--l~~---------~-.,-~ Address (include Blcfg/Suite #) Business Name (at this address) Legal Description -. "' ~ i:2l~-1~-cAJ "--V Lot No. Subdivision Name/Number Unit No. Phase No. Total# of units Assessor'i; Parcel# Existing Use Proposed Use Designer Name Address City State/Zip Telephone# State License # _______ _ ra,,,WoffiJt•s"ef61.WENSAnoN,-~--. _ -:-------· ---~~-"-,...-~,-.·-~<"""""---,----· , · , r:~ ....... ~~.,...;-H,--~---... ---~"'-~;/~~ ~,.,,.-~.k...c-----... -~-~~'y ....__........,....,_......._,.,..,,.,,:...,.~, _,....,_,,..,.,,,,,,_:-,.,i,,., ,,..,,.........,,,,..,__, __ .... ...,,,~;__« -..... ~ Workers' Compensation Declaration: I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: D I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self-insure for workers' compensation as provided by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. ~ I have and will maintaj{l ".'0£!<er'SL5~ a -s ~9we£1 j:>y Section 3700 of the labor Code, _for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, My worker's compensation insur~ier'i~ r Me~tuu.-"t'( C..=t.~"-tJO ~ 'l{l)_~ ~-I. / l3 -Insurance Companyr~~~:i~~~~~~~~~~~L Policy No. C 't'f/?. CL 7ft: Expiration Date /Z-c> 6 ~ (THIS SECTION J\!EED NOT BE COMPLETED IF THE PERMIT IS FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLA~S [$100] OR LESS) I D CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION: I certify that in the performance of the work for which thii; permit Is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of California. WARNING: Failure to secure workers' compensation coverage Is unlawful, and shall subject an employer to criminal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand dollars($100,000), In additi f compe I0n, damages are provided for In Section 3706-of the Labor Code, interest and attorney's fees. SIGNATUR DATE. ________ _ ;7_; -:!l~~fi"R;:oec"l;;ARAn.o,~~~==----;_~;,,:_ ,\ -~~:.:.~~~:.::...:z:z::r;:::::12-":-:::::=·-,::-L:::t~:,;7 I hereby affirm that I am exempt from the Contractor's License Law for the following reason: D l,_as owner of the property or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will d the work and the structure Is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Busiries~ and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or Improves thereon, and who does such work himself or through his own employees, provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within one year of cbl)1j:lletion, the owner-builder will have the burden of proving that he did not build or Improve for the purpose of sale). · 1:J 1, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's ·License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or Improves thereon, and contracts for such projects with contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractor's · license.Law). D I am exempt under Section -------'---Business and Professions Code for this reason: 1. 1 personally plan to provide the major labor and materials for construction of the pr~posed property improvement. D YES D NO 2, I (have/have not) signed an applicationJor a-buiiding.permit for the proposed work. 3. 1 have contracted with the following person-(firm) to provide the proposed construction (include name/ address I phone number/ contractors license number): 4. 1 plan to provide portions of the work, but I have hired the following person to coordinate, supervise ancj provide the major work (include name / address / phone number/ /ontractors license number): _ 5. j will provide some of the work, but I have contracted (hired) the following persons to provide the work indicated (include name/ address/ phone number/ type of work): PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE __________________________ DATE __________ _ WHITE: File YELLOW: Applicant PINK: Finance ~-··· PERMiT APPLICA tlON CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 Page 2 of 2 !COMPLe'iiTHTs'sECTioH~.(l'RE§MeilrolZ:sOILDlNG"1>!RMl'fs~®r~·~~~'Z'~;"'. :·"":'.-'"""(.:.:"~:::17"--:-··. ,·"~ ~~ .... ,',,,_ VNW _ _,,,'-,,-,,,,..,,.,,:,,,,..,.,,,,_,,, ,.. = ......,,.,,,,,I,>,:.«:~, ~'oo«"...,,_. .......:~M--...,.'w,;HN;{ ~ .. .,,,,,;, __ 'vW ,,,,.,...._ ,_,.,,,w ..... :,.-.,.,,<,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,.~;,~\;,.,..,~V« ;,._,:,,_,.,.....,.,;:;,;:;;.,,,,..,N;~;;,-,.,,,~, "\ }-:....~<o\-~¥M-. ...,, ~', ,O.~-,,...:; Is the applicant or future building occupant required to submit a business plan, acutely hazardous materials registration for or risk management and prevention program under Sections 25505, 25533 or 25534 of the Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act? O YES D NO Is the applicant or future building occ.upant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or air quality management district? D YES D NO Is the facility to be constructed within 1,000 feet of the outer boundary of a school site? D YES D NO IF ANY OF THE ANSWERS ARE YES, A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT HAS MET OR IS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT. [C"'"'cONS~IN~NG.XG'IN:cV-:::=--~-,,, /' • . _ _ · ~ ~-;---~:'3"~~'~::::;'·_-,:,:7-:~~'·'°:-;.7;;~:;;:::}":*,··:,. I hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 3097(1) Civil Code). LENDER'S NAME__________________ LENDER'S ADDRESS ___________________ _ ~:,..~~~IBJ1FJfAI1fd"~Y'~ ~=-~-~<v,~~~,. '":-~~ .:-~:::::=_:~::--~:,1:~ ",, .... ':z;:;::~~--:~,-::;,~~ I certify that I, have read the application and state that the above information is correct and that the Information on the plans is accurate. I agree to comply with all City ordinances and State _laws relating to building construction. I hereby authorize representatives of the City of Carlsbad to enter upon the above mentioned property for inspection purposes. I ALSO AGREE TO SAVE, INDEMNIFY AND KEEP HARMLESS THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, JUDGEMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH MAY IN ANYWAY ACCRUE AGAINST SAID CITY IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GRANTING OF THIS PERMIT. OSHA: An OSHA permit is required for excavations of 5'0" deep and demolition or construction of structures over 3 stories in height. EXPIRATION: Every permit issued by the building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit-is not commenced within 180 days f he date such permit or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 18 ;iys on 106 .4 Uniform Building Code). WHITE: File YELLOW: Applicant PINK: Finance City of Carlsbad Bldg Inspection Request For: 12/28/2007 Permit# CB071906 Inspector Assignmer-· Title: SUN DIEGO-INSTALL STORAGE Description: RACKS, RAIS_E LOADING DOCK FLUSH \IV/WAREHOUSE ! Type:TI Sub Type: INDUST Phone: 7604769201 Job Address: 2105 RUTHERFORI;) RD Suite: Lot: 0 Location: Inspector: OWNER BLACKMORE RUTHERFORD INVESTMENT Owner: BLACKMORE RUTHERFORD INVESTMENT Remarks: Total Time: CD Description Act Comments ---- Requested By: PETE Entered By: CHRISTINE _1_9_ -F-in_a_i_s_tr_u_ct_u_ra_i _____ tt_ ------------------- Comments/Notices/Holds Associated PCRs/CVs Original PC# Inspection Hisfory Date Description Act lnsp Comments / ' . ' EsGil Corporation In <Partnersliip witli. <Jovemment for (}Juifaing Safety DATE: 8/3/07 JURISDICTION: City of Carlsbad PLAN CHECK NO.: 071906 SET: II PROJECT ADDRESS: 2105 Rutherford Road PROJECT NAME: Storage Racks for Sun Diego D D D D· D The plans transmitted herewith have been corrected where necessary and substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes. The plans transmitted herewith will substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes when minor deficiencies identified below are resolved and checked by building department staff . . . The plans transmitted herewith have significant deficiencies identified on the enclosed check list and should be corrected and resubrnitted for a complete recheck. The check list transmitted herewith is for your information. The plans are being held at Esgil Corporation until corrected plans are submitted for recheck. The applicant's copy of the check list is enclosed for the jurisdiction to forward to the applicant contact person. The applicant's copy of the check list has been sent to: Esgil Corporation staff did not advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. Esgil Corporation staff did advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. Person contacted: Telephone#: Date contacted: (by: ) Fax#: Mail Telephone Fax In Person IZ! REMARKS: 1. Fire Department approval is required. 2. City to field verifies the path of travel from the handicapped parking space to the remodel area and the bathrooms serving the remodel area comply with all the current disabled access requirements. By: David Yao Enclosures: Esgil Corporation D GA D MB D EJ D PC log 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 + San Diego, California 92123 + (858) 560-1468 + Fax (858) 560-1576 EsGil Corporation In <Partnersliip witli qovernmentfor(J3uifaing Safety DATE: 7/27/07 JURISDICTION: City of Carlsbad PLAN CHECK NO.: 071906 PROJECT ADDRESS: 2105 Rutherford Road PROJECT NAME: Storage Racks for Sun Diego SET:I N REVIEWER D FILE D The plans transmitted herewith have been corrected where necessary and substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes. D The plans transmitted herewith will substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes when minor deficiencies identified below are resolved and checked by building department staff. <. .. D The plans transmitted herewith have significant deficiencies identified on the enclosed check list and should be corrected and resubmitted for a complete recheck. cg) The check list transmitted herewith is for your information. The plans are being held at Esgil Corporation until corrected plans are submitted for recheck. D The applicant's copy of the check list is enclosed for the jurisdiction to forward to the applicant contact person .. cg) The applicant's copy of the check list has been sent to: J.C. Rack (Robert Cardenas) 5232 Alcoa Ave. Vernon, CA 90058 D Esgil Corporation staff did not advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. cg) Esgil Corporation staff did advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. Person contacte~j: Ro~rt Cardenas Telephone#: 323-588-0137 Date contacted:7/3/ /07f_by~ Fax #: 3:J.'3-s-J--P--S-O (p '7 Mail Telephone /Fax In Person D REMARKS: By: David Yao Enclosures: Esgil Corporation D GA D MB D EJ D PC 7/19 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 + San Diego, California 92123 + (858) 560-1468 + Fax (858) 560-1576 <'..· -:.· City of Carlsbad 071906 7/':J.7/07 . GENERAL PLAN CORRECTION LIST JURISDICTION: City of Carlsbad PROJECT ADDRESS: 2105 Rutherford Road DATE PLAN RECEIVED BY ESGIL CORPORATION: 7/19 REVIEWED BY: David Yao FOREWORD (PLEASE READ): PLAN CHECK NO.: 071906 DATE REVIEW COMPLETED: 7/27/07 This plan review is limited to the technical requirements contained in the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code and state laws regulating energy conservation, noise attenuation and disabled access. This plan review is based on regulations enforced by the Building Department.. You may have other·cprrections based on laws and ordinances enforced by the Planning Department, Engineering Department or other departments. The following items listed need clarification, modification or change. All items must be satisfied before the plans will be in conformance with the cited codes and regulations. Per Sec. 106.4.3, 1997 Uniform Building Code, the approval of the plans does not permit the violation of any state, county or city law. • Please make all corrections, as requested in the correction list. Submit three new complete sets of plans for commercial/industrial projects (two sets of plans for residential projects). For expeditious processing, corrected sets can be submitted in one of two ways: 1. Deliver all corrected sets of plans and calculations/reports directly to the City of Carlsbad Building Department, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 602-2700. The City will route the plans to EsGil Corporation. and the Carlsbad Planning, Engineering and Fire Departments. 2. Bring one corrected set of plan~ and calculations/reports to EsGil Corporation, 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208,. San Diego, CA 92123, (858) 560-1468. Deliver all remaining sets of plans and calculations/reports directly to the City of Carlsbad Building Department for routing to their Planning, . Erigineering and Fire Departments. NOTE: Plans that are submitted directly to EsGil Corporation only will not be reviewed by the City Planning, Engineering and Fire Departments until review by EsGil Corporation is complete. • To facilitate rechecking, please identify, next to each item, the sheet of the plans upon which each correction on this sheet has been made and return this sheet with the revised plans. • Please indicate here if any changes have been made to the plans that are not a result of corrections from this list. If there are other changes, please briefly describe them and where they are located on the plans. Have changes been made not resulting from this list? D Yes D No City of Carlsbad 071906 7/27/01·· . 1. · Provide a statement on the Title Sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with 2. 3. 4. 5. Title 24. . UBC Section 107 .2 requires the Building Official to determine the total value of all construction work proposed under this permit. Please provide a signed copy of the designer's or contractor's construction cost estimate of all work proposed. Provide a note on the plans indicating if any hazardous materials will be stored and/or used within the building which exceed the quantities listed in UBC Tables 3-D and 3-E. The tenant space and new and/or existing facilities serving the remodeled area must be accessible to and functional for the physically disabled. Show a path of travel from the handicapped parking space to the rack area and the bathrooms serving the rack area compiy with all the current disabled access requirements. Title 24, Part 2. Obtain Fire Department approval for groups F, Mand S occupancy storage per UBC Sections 306.8, 309.8 and 311.8. 6. Indicate the clearance from the new tacks to the existing building walls and building columns. Recheck the "pallet" racks as follows: 7. Recheck all connections on sheet 1 as follows: a} · The rivet bearing capacity'is only dtFu = 0.406(0.0747)65·= 2 kips. b) Provide calculations for all beam to bracket weld capacities per Section 2330 (allowable weld stress is the member thickness times 26 ksi times 1.33, or the weld stress, whichever is lower). c) Check the bracket maximum weak axis moment. 8. Provide calculations for the column weak axis bending plus axial for transverse seismic loading. The axial load is the maximum compression load at the base from vertical plus seismic overturning. The column moment will probably be maximum for the lateral load from the base plate to the first diagonal brace (not only to the first horizontal member). 9. The location of the loading dock level up to warehouse floor shall be clearly identified on the floor plan. 10. Provide calculation or explanation to show how the.loading dock level up to resist the lateral force? 11. Provide calculation to show the double column section connection, base plate size and slab is adequate on sheet 3 is adeq~ate. 12. The jurisdiction has contracted with Esgil Corporation located at 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208,.San Diego, California 921'23; telephone number of 858/560-1468, to perform the pJan review for your project. If you have any questions regarding these plan review items, please contact David Yao at Esgil Corporation. Thank you. Clty 'o't Carlsbad 071906 7/27/07'' VALUATION AND PLAN CHECK FEE JURISDICTION: City of Carlsbad PREPARED BY: David Yao PLAN CHECK NO.: 071906 DATE: 7/27/07 BUILDING ADDRESS: 2105 Rutherford Road BUILDING OCCUPANCY: TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: BUILDING AREA Valuation Reg. VALUE PORTION ( Sq. Ft.) Multiplier Mod. storage racks per city. ' Air Conditioning Fire Sprinklers TOTAL VALUE Jurisdiction Code cb By Ordinance Bldg·. Permit Fee by Ordinance j ..-j Plan Check Fee by Ordinance I ~ I Type of Review: 12] Complete Review D Structural Only D R,epetitive Fee ~ Repeats Comments: D Other Hourly -----~' Hour* D . Esgil Plan Review Fee ($) 65,000 .. 65,000 $402.81 I $261.831 $225.571 Sheet 1 of 1 macvalue.doc PERMIT NUMIIII Cl 01 t C\O(p. DATI 1 · 11-01 DSIDBfflAL TINANT IIIPIOVEIIENT RISIDBfflAL -ADDfflON •NOR ( < $10,000.GOJ . . . PLANNER -_G£i tJA rst·i1 ~ pt.aza CAMINO RW CARlSMD COMPANY STORES VILLAGa· FAIRa ~LE'I OFFICI BUILDING ' I ' -, Carlsbad Fire Department 'Plan Review Requirements Category: TI , INDUST Date of Report: 09-14-2007 Name: Address: Permit#: CB071906 Job Name: Job Address: SUN DIEGO-INST ALL STORAGE 2105 RUTHERFORD RD CBAD ~1U£LOING DEPTv; C(.lPY _?~~ Reviewed by: ---lL/----~_.,._ _ __,,_---- IHCOtdt H~'ft! 'H!e Hu.ft11J•e••a;a;11sm111mlitted for review is incomplete. At this time, this office cannot adequately conduct a review to determine compliance With the applicable codes and/or standards. Please review carefully all comments attached. Please resubmit the necessary plans and/or specifications, with changes "clouded", to this office for review and approval. · Conditions: _ __,~ond:,,,CON0002208 . ~he applicant must comply with Articles 1 and· 81 of the California Fire Code for high-piled ~tible storage. The determination as to compliance will be made by this office once an analysis of the facility and the intended us·e are completed by a Third-party consultant. (see attached list) High piled combustible storage is storage of combustible materials of more than 500 square feet where materials are stored over 12 feet in height from the floor to the top of the storage. For certain high-hazard commodities, storage height over 6 feet will require a permit from the fire department. Entry: 09/14/2007 By: GR Action: AP ~~ON0002209 ~icle 1 of the California Fire Code provides for permits that are required for this process. An application shall be made to the ·carlsbad Fire Department to obtain said permit(s). Entry: 09/14/2007 By: GR Action: AP ~ON0002210 ~rovide a Third-party Technical ~eport for fire code compliance. To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a bu,ilding or premises subject to the inspection of the Carlsbad Fire Department, the chief is authorized to require the owner or the person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report· shall be prepared py a qualified engineer, specialist, ~ _laboratory or fire-safety specialty organization acceptable to the chief _and the owner and shall r analyze the fire-safety properties of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and thereon, to recommend necessary changes thereon, to recommend ni;:cessary changes. ( see attached list -of approved Code Consultants) .. , Entry: 07/31/2007 By: GR Action: CO Entry: 09/14/2007 By: GR Action: AP -~, Cond: CON00022~4 ·i· [M~T ,., __ THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT. TBIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION AND REQUIRED TEST, NOTATIONS HEREON, . CONDITIONS IN . CORRESPONDENCE AND CONFORMANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. THIS APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE HELD TO PERMIT OR APPROVE THE VIOLATION OF ANY LAW. Entry: 09/14/2007 By: GR Action: AP Carlsbad Fire Department BUILDING DEPTm COPY /·~---~--------------~--~--~-----------·., ..Plan Review Requirements Category: TI , INDUST ])ate ofReport:07-31-2007 Nanie: Address: Permit#: CB071906 Job Name: Job Address: SUN DIEGO-INST ALL STORAGE 2105 RUTHERFORD RD CBAD ~~ Reviewed by: --??l----t+------ lNCOMPLETE The item you have submitted for review is incomplete. At this time, this office cannot adequately conduct a review to determine compliance with the applicable codes and/or standards. Please review carefully all comments attached. · Please resubmit the necessary plans and/or specifications, with changes "clouded", to this office for review and approval. Conditions: Cond;: CON0002208 [NOT MET] The applicant must comply with Articles 1 and 81 of the California Fire Code for high-piled combustible storage. The determination as to compliance will be made by this office once an·analysis of the facility and the intended use are completed by a Third-party consultant. (see attached list) High piled combustible storage is storage of combustible materials of more than 500 square feet where materials are stored over 12 feet in height from the floor to the top of the storage. For certain high-hazard commodities, storage height over 6 feet will require a permit from the fire department Cond: CON0002209 [NOT MET] Article 1 of the California Fire Code provides for permits that are required for this process. An application shall be made to the Carlsbad Fire Department to obtain said permit(s). Cond: CON0002210 [NOT MET] Provide a Third'-party Technical Report for fire code compliance. To determine the accepta]?ility of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or premises subj~ct to the inspection of the Carlsbad Fire Department, the chief is authorized to require the owner orthe person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory ot fire-safety specialty organization acceptable to the chief and the owner and shall analyze the fire-safety properties of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and thereon, to recommend necessary changes thereon, to recommend necessary changes. (see attached list of approved Code Consultants). PAGE 03 08/01/2007 23:54 13235885057 JC RACK SYSTEMS ,_ I I~ G, OHANIAN IY, ....•. ,..1 .. 1,u-..1111u11,11ut1•••• RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO. 412 WEST BROADWAY #20f SUBJ&:CT, ......... ,.,,.,,. ... , ..... , CLRNDALE, CA. 91204, TEL:(818)240,..,8810 · PAX:(6Ul)U0-3Bta (CI :ZIP~ . (cv7J,t_p..A,,t~ ca,1t.JfA-:, ~- ,, " Mo,.. wcn,t":' .:; 7 "-. ., 7 J<.. 2 & K (· 3 l ~ h, •tft: > '-•'-k pi:-I-' M~ fJ-rt~r ::: • a ,. 3u :::; ~ ,.,w_ > ..!,. ,e.,. J-= • 75~iA " ... SH£E:T NO ....................... , .. JOEi No.B_(). .. J~.~.l..t. + 'I,(; -.. .,.~ t- Z, 7 le. f"': 5 It. ..,(e_ l'fy :--18 1e. , ,. ,.7 + 1't "I "2-1 (•1 ,=r' • 7.r< f•JJ ~ -+ ~ --M .. 'f ~ ~ '"A.O I t'o~,,,,.,. ::-S' r.,,. SI ~( [i$ + lo ) 'f , M ""'1 c-,oc.-,,., r • L.(",,.. J, r-7.> a.j,C. •.rAI( ,11.NS (I r.t._ M.t. 'f ~ ~'I' Ph :r-.. , ,t. jt,J .,-(,# ·\t BY ........ G •... OHANIAN ... . . -, · . , -·:.-6-29-07 ·: O~Tt. ................................ . RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WE~ BROADWAY, l3UITE #204 GLENDALE, OA. 91204 TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 SUBJECt .... :.: ........... : ...... . STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS OF STORAGE RACKS FOR: SUN DIEGO 2105 RUTHERFORD CARLSBAD, CA. PER CBC 2001 EDITION STORAGE RACKS CAPACITY: 1500 # / LEVEL AT PALLET RACKS 100 # / LEVEL AT SHELVING "A''; 50 #/ LEVEL AT "B" 50 # / Ft. AT GARMENT RACK 125 PSF. PLATFORM LIVE LOAD CALCS: 1 THRU 10 DRAWINGS: RD-12282 SHEET NO ............ L ......... . JOB NO .... ~.P..:::.1.t.t.~.?. .. . BY ........ .Q.~ ... Qt!~~!~.t:-L .. DATE ...... ~.::?~.::Q?.., ... . SUBJECt .... :.: ............ : ..... . 96" & 120" • • 00 C'I <O /j) ..... • <O r-- r -,.. .• • , .. ··.11.. . .. , .-. . FRONT VIEW BEAM M= 120"x.9K 14 "K 8 · 14"K S,R= 30 = .45<. 71 A= 5xWxL3 42"< 120 -66" u 384xlx xE · 1 80 .,... • SEISMIC DESIGN RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE 1204-SHEET NO ............ ?. ........... . dLENDALE, dA. 91204 JOB NO •.. B.9.::.1.?.?.~.?. .. . 'TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 42" n 96" & 120" f ~ -1t=====::M::~ """ ..... • <O r-- l~~~·J,•I• •-.,•,•I• SIDE VIEW 1500 #/ LEVEL+25% IMPACT LOAD 900 # / BEAM {.U, [Q l 2 3/4" ! lx=1.39 Sx=.71 Fy=50Ks1. FRONT VIEW 42" n SIDE VIEW y-2.5xCaxl x W -Rx1 ·4 WORKING CBC 2001 SEC. 2222 1=1 STRESS R=S.6 MOM. CONN. R=4.4 BRACED Ca=.44 W=D.L.+L.L. LOAD PER COLUMN P= 2x1.5 K ;::1.5 K 2 COL. W=.10.i:!° 1.SL.L.= 1.6 K y _ 2.5x.44x1 .6 _ 22 K LONGIT. 5.6x1.4 -• v _ 2.5x.44x1.6 _ 28 K rRAiis. 4.4x1.4 -· LONGIT. SEISMIC i------+-, 11 K 4 "K i-----+-• 11 K 4 "K 8 "K 8 "K BY ......... Q.: ... Q!:!~~!f.'!.~ ... . RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 lfEST BROADWAY, ~UITE f204 SHEET NO ........... ~ ........... . DATE ...... ~.::t:~.::!?.?.. ..... . SUBJECT. .... :.: ........... : ...... . QLENDALE, dA. 91204 JOB NO .... ~.P..:::.1.?l~.~ .. . TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 COLUMN ANALYSIS 3"x3"x.07" COLUMN 1' ,. i~ 'l<:,[I:7 ~ Fy=So-Ks1 A=.62 Sx=.68 rx =1.2 ry=1.1 3"x1 5/B"x.07" COLUMN GOVERNS Fy=5QKSI A=.43 Sx=.36 rx=1.1 ry=.63 COMBINED STRESS RATIO P.p + ~ = \6 + 181 = 1.04<1.33 a max BASE PLATE ANCH. TENSION = 8-( 1 ;x3.5") = .4 K ANCHOR SHEAR = .2z2 = .11 K Kl_ 76x1.7 _ 117 rx -1.2 - K(_ 42 _67 ry -.63- . "K Max :Sx .Fb= 11 (2)-1/2""¢ ANCHORS HILTI KWIK BOLT-3 ESR-1385 OR APPROVED EQUAL. DESIGNED FOR 1 /2 STRESS. (NO SPECIAL INSPECTION REQ'D) ALLOW. TENSION=.9 K ALLOW. SHEAR=1.5 K P 5/3 y 5/3 A 5/3 11 5/3 (-) +(-) =(-·~) +(~) = .27<1.33 Pa Ya .9 1.5 RACK COLUMNS DESIGNED SUCH THAT IF THE FRONT COL. Fn=Fe=2QKSI Pn=Fn xA: 9 K P _ Pn -SK a-1.92 - 8:J • ' • -• .. 4 -•• • •• • •• • •• .. -:· . -. . . . ... . . . .•.•.• t'l 6" IS DAMAGED THE REAR COL. HAS EXTRA CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE FULL LOAD OF THAT BAY, (SEC. 2222-5) BY ......... g.~ ... 9.t!~~!~.t:L .. DATE ...... ~.::?~.::Q?. ..... . SUBJECt .... :.: ........... '. ...... . MOMENT AT BEAM CONNECTION 7 /16"!1S RIVET A = . 1 Fy = 79 KSI Va = . 1 x79x.4 = 3 K Ma =3Kx4"x1.33=15·K CONN. OVERTURNING RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE #204 QLENDALE, dA. 91204 TEL:(818)240--3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 ( 6 "K 3 PIN CONN. TOP LEVEL LOADING Mor= .28Kx2x144"x.5x1.15 =46"K MR = 1.6 Kx42" = 67 "K Mor =-14Kx2x144" = 40 "K MR=•9Kx42"=38 "K NO UP.LIFT LOAD TO DIAGONAL P = .28Kx2x 52 = .69 K 42 Fy=50 KSI A=.31 rx=.48 Q=.74 L= 52" CHECK WELDS Fa= 1z.3KSI 1/8" WELD 1.5" LONG EACH SIDE (3" TOTAL) 3x. 125x. 707x70x.3 = 5. 7 K CHECK SLAB BOTH SIDES TYP. 1 /S 11,1. " -cl ~tA-x t=.07" TYP 1/8 0 ' /o ..--~., I ._ _ ____....J 0 1600# SHEET NO ........... :f. ........... . JOB NO •... ~Q.::.1.??..§.?. .. . 6 "K _) 1600 _3 2 a• 500 -• 3.2x144=460 a" ! 5" CONCRETE SLAB 2500 PSI. CONC. 500 PSF. SOIL ·-v17so=21" ~ . . . . . .~ . M= ( 4•5 )2x500x j_ x12=422 "II 12 2 ·: :>".4_::.~.\: .: ::-... :~._4· ~-.:~: S= 12~52:::: 50 6" 4.5" 10.5" !~2 = 8 <1.6 v'2soo =80 21" BY ........ G .... OHANIAN .. .. 'DATE , ..... ~.:::?~.:::9.?. ..... . SUBJECT. ..... '.: ............ : ..... . f f 'r.r-n==DR==B======u1=== ~ lYP • . .-- I") IN • • •.--11======::fll== ~~ ~ • ~•t=======ltl== I") IN • ~11=;======::fll=-= I") IN .• .--11=======111== I") IN ,i.--,~,-•. ,•.-•;,,.·.·, •.. , .. ~,,-. .. SHELVING "A" "DRB" BEAM "SRB" BEAM lx=.215 Sx=.13 Fy=36KSI. fx=.03 Sx=.02 Fy=36KSI. LOAD PER COLUMN P= 5~.1 K =.25 K W=.05 +.25 =.3K D.L LL 2.Sx.44x.3 V= 5.6 = .OSK RAdK DE$IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE f204 SHEET NO ........... :? ............ . GLENDALE, dA. 91204 JOB NO .... ~.P..:::.1.?.?.§.?. .. . TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 SIDE VIEW 100 # / LEVEL 50 # / BEAM M= 96"x.-05 K, = •6 "K 8 "K S -·60 -03< 13 R-22 -' '. 50 # / LEVEL 25 # / BEAM M= 48"x.025K = .15"K 8 "K SR= ·J~ = .006<.02 i-, N ~ N ~ N = I") IN i-, N ~ SHELVING "B" .01 K .01 K .01 K • ,01 K .01 K .05K ~OPTIE~ ~ ..... ,.. SIDE VIEW .1 "K "K "K .1 .2 .2 "K .3 "K .3 "K .5 "K .5 "K .6 "K .6 "K .2 "K 0 BY ...... G .... OHANIAN ... . RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE #204 SHEET NO ........... ~ .......... .. , DATE ...... ~.::~.~.::Q?.: ..... . Ql,ENDALE, dA. 91204 JOB NO .... ~.Q.:::.1.?:~.~.?. .. . SUBJECt .... '..: ........... : ...... . TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 COLUMN ANALYSIS 1& -rvt=.075" ~ l I 4" I l 'I ,. COMBINED STRESS RATIO ~/ ~a; i + /6 = .29<1.33 BASE PLATE T= 0 ANCHOR SHEAR =·05K Fy=36KSI A=.40 Smin=.12 rmin=.64 Q=.7 Kl_ 23 _ 36 r -.64 - Fa= 12.7Ks1 Pa :Fa xA = 5 K "K Ma =SxFb = 2.6 5 1/4" 2" 2" t=14GA. (2)-1/4-"JZS ANCHORS HILTI KWIK BOLT-3 ESR-1385 OR APPROVED EQUAL. 2" EMB. DESIGNED FOR 1 /2 STRESS. (NO SPECIAL INSPECTION REQ'D) MOMENT AT BEAM CONNECTION u .6+.5 55"K MCONN.= 2 = • V -.252x3.14 80 4-1 5K a -, X X. -• RIVET 't Ma = 1.5Kx1.5"x1 .33=3 .. o"K CONN OVERTURNING Mor= .osKx4-x120"x.5x1.15 = 13.8"K MR = .3Kx4-x18":21.6"K NO UPLIFT .25"¢ RIVET Fy =80 KSI BY ......... 9.! ... 9.t!~~!.~.t:L. , DATE ...... ~.=~-~.::9.Z ..... . i-.. • SUBJc.CT. .... : .................... . .. <O 84" f . .• ... ·:.• :·' .... : •.. . -~ . .. .: ; . GARMENT RACK RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE f204 SHEET NO ........... Z ........... . QLENDAJ,E, dA. 91204 JOB NO •... ~.9.::.1.?:~.~.?. .. . TEL:(818)240-3810 Fil:(818)240-3813 60" 60" 60" SIDE VIEW 24" f 20 # /FT. GARMENT RAIL LOAD POST 1"¢ PIPE SCH. 40 RAIL 1 "¢ SCH. 40 PIPE RAIL 5' BETWE'.EN COLUMNS 5'x20# = 100 # LOAD 60" 1 K • M= x. = .6 K 8 LOAD PER COLUMN P=7 x.1 K=.7 K RAILS W=.1 +.7 L=.8 K O.L L., . V = 2.5x.44x.8 = . 11 K 5.6x1.4 M = .11Kx126''._ 3 4 .. K COL 4 . • lx=.09 Sx=.13 Fy=42 KSI. AR 3/8"¢ U-BOL TOP VIEW (A307) 1"¢ PIPE SCH. 40 RAIL POST FRONT VIEW BY ....... G .... OHANIAN .. .. RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE f204 SHEET NO ........... ~ .......... .. , DATE ...... ~.::~~.::9.?. ..... . QLENDA,LE, dA. ·91204 JOB NO .... ~.Q.::.!.~.?.?..?. .. . SUBJ£Ct .... :: ............ : ...... . TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 COLUMN ANALYSIS 1 1 / 4" !6 SCH. 40 PIPE A=.67 Fa=6.5 KSI S =.23 r =.54 Fy=42 KSI COMBINED STRESS RATIO L+ JL. = ..&... + 3.4 = .86< 1.33 Pa Max 4..4 5 BASE PLATE 6"x6"x3/8" ANCH. TEN,SION = 3.4"K-~~Kx2 ,5") :.35K ANCHOR SH~AR = • 1d K = .06 K USE (2)-3/8"¢ HILTI KWIK BOLT 3 ESR-1385 OR APPROVED EQUAL NO SPECIAL INSPECTION REQ'O, 2 1/2" MIN. EMB. CHECK SLAB 800 a' 500 = 1.5 v'23o=15" 1. 6x 144=230 a" M= ( 1~ /x500x 1 x.12= 333"# S= 12x52 = 50 6 ;~3 = 7 <1.6 y'2ooo =72 · .... TOP TIE CONN. M -3.4 -1 7"K conn.-2-· (TOP TIE) 3/8"1/J BOLT (A3O7) "TEE" CONN. 16 GA. POST M ax=1.1 Kx2x2"x1 .33=5.8>1.7"K 800 I i 5" CONCRETE SLAB 2000 PSI. CONC. 500 PSF. SOIL . ... 3.5" 4" 7.5" 15" ) ' BY ........ G •... OHANIAN ... . , DATE ...... ~.::?:~.::Q!. ..... . SUBJECT. .... :.: ........... : ...... . RAdK DE$IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~ 1204 QLENDALE, OA. 91204 TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 --~--4---~--4---~--~--I I I I I, I I I I ,. I I I I I I I I I . I I 101 I I I i l . l l : l l l i .o9 • .o9 ' .. o9 ' -~~ .o9 • .o9 • .oY ·.s~ . • , ' £ l Ill 0: ~ (; 0:: 0 g Li.. w CJ) => m ~ :s w CJ) a:: i~ a:: 0 0 ...I Li.. w CJ) ::> om :r: :s ll:! Cl) i~ ,.1'9 SHEET NO ........... ~ ............ . JOB NO •... ~.P..::.1.?:~.§.?.. .. 0:: 0 g Li.. ,.179 : 0 I ·-ro I') (Il :s CJ) . ' BY ......... 9.~ ... Q!:!~~!~.t! ... . · • DATE ...... ~.:::?~.:9.7.. ..... . SUBJECT. .... :.: ........... .' ...... . RAdK DE~IGN & ENGINEERING do. 412 WEST BROADWAY, ~UITE #204 GLENDALE, dA. 91204 TEL:(818)240-3810 FAX:(818)240-3813 1 1/2"x18 GA. METAL DECK 12" WIDE PANEL 1 3.38"1 • t, ~ }----{ F2l r-•. { \_J 'LI' l 6" l l=.28 S=.30 125 PSF PLATFORM LIVE LOAD 10 PSF PLATFORM .DEAD LOAD W = 1'x5'x(125+10)5F"=675 1 M _ 60"x.68 K _5 1 "K -8 -• 5 1 K SR = 2•2 = .23<.30 , , ( )KSF" K 5 X5 X .125L,::.01D.t. =3.4 M= 60"x3.4K = 26·K 8 SHEET N0 ............ 1.9 ......... . JOB NO •... ~.R.:J?:?.@.~ .. . C4x4.5 BEAM lx=3.47 Sx=1.73 Fy=SO KSI. "K SR= ~~ = .85<7 .2 !:i. = 5xWxL3 = .09"< _§Q_ = .25" 384xl x xE 240 3x3x3/8u ANGLE LOCAL BENDING M:1.7Kx1.5''= 2.6"K "K SR= i~ ::: .12 S = .3752x12 = .28>.12 PRO. 6 LOAD PER COLUMN C4x4.5 36" HIGH MAX. Fy=5oKSI rx =1.65 A=1.2 ry=.4-6 W=5 'x5 'x( 1 25+ 1 0 {513400 I Kl_ 36x2 _43 rx -1.65 - Kl_ 36x2_156 ry -.-46 .,... Fa= 7.5 KSI SAN~LE·83 u _ 1.7Kx16" _ 6 a"K M-4 -• . "K SR= 6·8 = .3<.83 22 Pa :Fa xA = 9.0>3.4K COLUMNS TALLER THAN 36" HIGH C4x4.5/C4x4.5 (DOUBLED COLUMN) BASE PLATE (2)-1/2"¢ HILTI KWIK BOLT-3 WEDGE TYPE ANCHORS ESR-1385, 4" EMB. (NO INSPECTION REQ'D.) .. . . ·.-:· . .. . .. .. · . . . ·•·. . . .;-~-· . . .. .. ~ 6" a· . ··-~ .. I I I I ·1 I I I I I I I I I I I ;1· ·1 ·,1 Daryl K. James & Associates, Inc. -A Fire Code Resource -· ' Fire Protection Technical Opinion & Report ATHLEISURE, INC, 2105 RUTHERFORD ROAD CARLSBAO,CA 205 Colina Terrace Vista, CA 92084 T (760) 724-7001 F (760) 724-8837 I I I I I I I I 1· I I I I I I I I ·1 'I- DARYL K. JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. A Fire Code Resource August 26, 2007 Carlsbad Fire Department 1.635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: High-piled Storage Racking System Fire Protection Technical Opinion & Report Project: SUN DIEGO -Athleisure, Inc. 2105 Rutherford Road Carlsbad, CA I OVERVIEW Daryl K. James & Associates, Inc. has been contracted by Pete Censoplano, VP of Operations, Athleisure, to prepare a Fire Protection Technical Opinion & Report for the review and approval of a high piled combustible rack storage system. This report addresses fire and life safety code requirements applicable to the rack storage of high-piled combustible materials. II CONTACT Compliance with California Code requirements is based on data provided to Daryl K. James & Associates, Inc. by the following contact: Atheisure, Inc. Pete Censoplano, VP of Operations 760-476-9201 III SCOPE This report is presented as part of a rack storage system plan submittal package. Conditions other than the proposed high-piled rack storage system addressed or described herein are outside the scope of this report. Discrepancies between the information presented herein and actual conditions presented in this report are the sole responsibility of the Athleisure, Inc. Verification of compliance with requirements and provisions addressed herein rests with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and i's outside the scope of this report. I Athleisure, Inc Page 2 of 6 I IV PURPOSE OF REPORT I I I I I I I I I I I I V } Identify and evaluate hazards presented by the proposed rack storage system. } Present a design analysis relative to the acceptance of the proposed rack storage system. REPORT ELEMENTS } Provide a commodity analysis, detail methods of storage and determine fire protection requirements in accordance with.fire and building code requirements, and nationally recognized standards. } Set limitations or mitigate conditions to achieve compliance with applicable code requirements and combustible material storage maintenance control. )i>-Evaluate building fire protection and egress systems including aisles separating the · rack storage system and aisles from the rack storage system to _exits. } Outline general safety procedures for occupant safety and buil~ing protection. } Evaluate proposed conditions and offer an opinion relative to fire and life safety conditions attending the design of the building and the uses within. ·· VI COJ)E ANALYS/Sil'ECHNICAL REFERENCES The purpose of the Code Analysis is to provide the Athleisure, Inc. design team technical information and guidelines applicable t.o the design and main:tenance of the rack storage system. The following applicable codes and standard have been referenced for this evaluation: • 2001 California Building Code (CBC) and UBC Handbook • 2001 California Fire Code (CFC) • 2001 California Mechanical Code (CMC) • _2002 National Fire Protection Association Standard 13. (NFPA 13) I VII BUILDING DATA OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION I I I I Stories: 2 Stories 1st story Group B Office: 5,274 ft2 & Group S Division 1 Distribution Warehouse: 21,539 ft2 2nd Story: Group B Office: 4,973 ft2 Aggregate Building Area: Approximately 32,000 ft2 Existing Fire Sprinkler System: .485/3000 Focus of Report: High-piled Rack Storage System I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ·I I I Athleisure, Inc Page3 of6- Occuptincy Separation Requirements as per CBC Table 3-B B S-1 B N N S-1 N N Special Hazards In accordance with CBC Table 3-B, occupancy separations between Groups B and Group S, Division 1 Occupancies are not required. As per CBC Section 311.8, the high-piled storage of commodities will be in accordance with CF.C Article 1 Section 105 h.2 and Article 81 . (Technical Reference 1) Rack Loading: Racks shall not be loaded beyond their design capacity. Seismic calculations are provided to the Carlsbad Building Department as part of the rack storage plan submittal package. VIII HIGH-PILED RACK STORAGE COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION High-Piled Storage, as defined by CFC Article 2, Section 209-H Class I-IV Commodities wiU be stored at a height exceeding 12 feet, therefore, high-:piled combustible storage conditions detailing California Fire Code, Article 8.1 and the local requirements of the Carlsbad Fire Department are described in this report. Commodity Classification The information presented herein presents proposed storage commodities as described to and · understood by the report preparer. Commodity classifications have been evaluated in accordance with CFC Article 81 Sec. 8101.4. Class I-W Commodities Cotton/Polyester Tee Shirts Wool Baseball Caps Leather Wallets Paper files Nylon Backpacks & Wallets (Group B Plastic)= Class IV Commodity as per CFC 8101.4.1.5 Umbrellas containing than 10% by weight and volume of Group A plastics in cardboard boxes. Weight of Group A unexpanded plastic materials, on any given pallet, will be limited to less than 14% in accordance with CFC Section 8101.4.3 and Figure 8101.4-A. Rack Storage Array Type of Rack: Storage Height: Rack Storage Area: Commodity Class: Ceiling Height: Aisles: Single & Double Row Up to 16 ft. (fire protection for up to 20 ft.) Approx. 1,800 ft2 Class I-IV 29 ft. 10 ft CFC Article 81 Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements for Rack Storage up to 20 ft. The information presented herein· represents proposed storage conditions as described to and understood by this report preparer. The evaluation of high-piled storage conditions and the proposed fire protection of Class I-IV combustible materials in single and double row racks as per CFC Article 81, Table 81-A and NFPA 13 specific to a storage area 2,501-2,500 ft2 (nonpublic accessible) area are addressed in this section. I I I :I I I ·I I I 1· I I I I I I ·1 I I Athleisure, Inc Page 4 of6 NFPA 13 Table 12.3.2.1.2 (Nonencapsulated) ClflSs 1-W Up to 20 ft With Minimum B ft. Aisles Figure: 12.3.2.1.2( d) Curves: E and F Ceiling Sprinkler Density: .485/3000 The existing fire sprinkler system, hydraulically designed to deliver .485/3000 to the warehouse area will provide adequate fire protection for the ·commodity classifications defined and the storage array described by Athleisure, Inc. Shipping & Jl,eceiving Shipping and receiving, located on the remote area of the warehouse, > 100 ft. from double row racking system, will contain <500 ft2 sirtgle row racking for staging. Flue Spaces as per A11icle 81, Table 8104.3-A. Nominal 3-in. transverse flue spaces between loads and at-rack uprights shall be maintained in single-row racks and 6-in. transverse flue spaces between loads and at-rack uprights or 3-in. transverse flue spaces and 6-in. longitudinal flue spaces in double row racks. Random variations in the width of the flue spaces or in their vertical alignment shall be permitted. Steel Column Protection As per NFP A 13, Sec. 12.3 .1. 7, fireproofing or sidewall sprinklers at the 15-ft elevation, pointed toward one · side of the steel column shall be provided to protect steel columns within the rack structure or vertical rack members supporting the building. Additional Table 81-A Fire.Protection Requirements/or Class I-IV 501-2,500ft2 Access Doors: NR Smoke & Heat Removal: NR Small Hose Connections: NR Curtain Boards: NR Aisles: Aisles providing access to exits shall be 44 inches in width. CFC Section 8102.10.2 . . Dead Ends: Dead end aisles shall be <20 ft. in accordance with CBC Section 1004.3.2.4. Fire Extinguishers:. Minimum 3A: 1 OBC rated fire extinguishers shall be clearly visible, accessible and provided within every 3000 ft2 as per CFC Section 8102.11 and NFPA 10. (Technical Reference 2) IX _ SHELF STORAGE OF GROUP A COMMODITIES Shoes with rubber soles stored in boxes on shelf storage as defined in Sec. 3 .9 .17. Shelf structure is 24 inches wide, approx. 2 ft. apart vertically and separated by 36 inch aisles to a maximum height of 10 ft .. in closed array as defined in Sec. 3.9.1.1. Shelf storage is <12 ft. in height is not considered high-piled storage as defined in Se~. 3.3.1.2. Area is >1,000 ft2 therefore shelf storage is not deemed miscellaneous storage as defined in 3.3.15. Group A commodities staged in shipping area will be limited to </= 5 ft. in height or </= 10 pallet loads randomly dispersed as allowed for mixed commodities per Sec. 5-6.1.2. Figure 12.2.3.1.1 Decision Tree Shoes with an appreciable amount of rubber: Group A plastic -nonexpanded;..unstable Use Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column A to determine design density. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Athleisure, Inc Page 5 of 6 NFPA Table 12.2.3.1.6 Design Densities/or Shelf Storage of Plastic Commodities Storage Height: <12 ft. Roof/Ceiling Height: >20 to 32 Column A Density: .4/2500 For Table 12;2.3.I.6 the design areas shall be as follows: 1. The area shall be a minimum of 2500 ft2 2. Where table 12.2.3.1.6 allows densities and areas to be selected in accordance with Figure 12.1.10, Curve 3, any density-area from Curve 3 shall be permitted. 3. For closed arrays, the area shall be permitted to be reduced to 2000 ft2• Existing Design: Curve 5 (.485/3000) will provide · adequate fire protyction to shelf storage. (Technical Reference #3) · X EGRESS SYSTEMS The Athleisure, Inc design team has indicated that they will comply with applicable code requirements for egre$~ from the rack storage system, shelf storage area and previously approved, reconfigured hanging garment area. The basic layout of the building is in conformance with the exiting and egress requirements of Article 10 of the 2001 CBC. All exit doors are at least 3 feet wide, 61 811 in height, and proper exit signs over each exit doorway will be provided. Exit Doors • Openable without the use of a key or special knowledge. • Maintained accessible and free from obstructions at all times. Minimum Number A minimum of 1 exit-is required for the following: • B Occup; <30 (occup load calculated at 100 sq. ft/person) • S-1 Occup; <30 (occup load calculated at 500 .sq. ft/person) Exit Paths • Illuminated whenever building is occupied. • >/= 1 foot candle at floor level. • Identified by exit signs in accordance with CBC Section 1003.2.8 • Exit signs illuminated at all times with either self-luminous signs or power supply provided by building wiring with 1.5 hour battery backup. ·Power Supply • Standard building power: <l 00 Occupants • Normal building power wit:h emergency system >/=100 Occupants • Emergency system to consist of 1.5 hours battery backup; 2 hours duration generator Aisles • Provided from all occupied points if the building furnishings, equipment, etc. • Non-public accessible: >/=24 in. and public accessible; >/=36 in. Travel Distance • B Occup: </=250 ft. • S-1 Occup: </=300 ft. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Athleisure, Inc Page 6 of 6 . XI GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES • Storage commodity, height and aisle widths will be maintained in accordance with the terms of this report. Any changes shall be approved by the AHJ prior to implementation. • All employees will receive special training on the use of portable fire extinguishers of the types to be provided in the building. • An evacuation plan will be posted and drills will be ·conducted quarterly and logged for fire department review. • Exit doors will be maintained unobstrupted and opened weekly to ensure their operation. XII CONCLUSION Based on the code research conducted in support of the development of this fire protection report, and the · recommendations provided herein, it is our opinion that this building wiH be in full compliance with the 2001 editions of the California Building Code, the California Fire Code and nationally recognized standards as they relate to the described use and occupancy. It is the opinion of Daryl K. James & Associates, Inc. that this fire protection plan is complete and provides an adequate level of fire and life safety for the occupants of the building. If after reviewing this report, you have any questions or comments, or you are in need of further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to working with you to resolve any issues that may arise, and will be awaiting your respo11se. Respectfully submitted, I I I I I I I I I I I I ·I I I I I I 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE 3-A TABLE-3-A-DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPANCIES BY GROUP AND DIVISION1 GROUP AND D!,SCRIPTIO!'I OF OCCUPANCY DIVISION SECTION A-1 A building or portion of a buildini having an -assembly room with an occupant load of l·,000 or more and a legitimate stage. A-2 A building or portion of a building having· an assembly room with an occupant load of less than 1,000 and a legitimate stage. A-2.l 303.1.1 A building or portion of a ~uilding having an ·assembly room with an occupant load of 300 or more without a legitimate sta_ge, including such buil.dings used for equcation_al purposes and_ not classed as a Group E or Group B Occupancy. A-3 Any building or portion-of a building·havfog aq-assembly room with an occupant load of less than 300 without a legitimate stage, including such-buildings used for-educational purposes and not classed as a Group E or Group B Occupancy. A,-4 Stadi_ums, reviewing stands and amusement park structures no.I included within other Group A Occupancies. B 304.1 A building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional.or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts; eating and drinking establishments with an occupant load of less than 50. E-1 Any .building used for.educational purposes through th.e 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week or four hours in.any one day. . . ];:-2 305.1 Any building used f9r educational purposes through the 12th-grade by less \han 50 persons for more than 12 hours per week or four hours in any one day. . E-3 Any building or portion thereof used for day-care purposes for more than six persons. F-1 Mpderate-hazard factory and industrial occupancies include factqry and industrial uses not classified as Group F, Division 306.1 2 Occupa_ncies. F~2 Low-hazard factory and industrial occupancies include-faci!ities produci,ng noncombustible or nonexplosive materials that during finishing_, packing or processing do·not involve a significant fire hazard. H-1 Occupancies with a-quantity of material in,the·building in excess of those listed in Table 3-D that present a high explosion hazard as listed in Section 307.1.1. . H-2 Occupancies with a quantity of material in the building in excess of those listed in Table 3-D that present a moderate explosion hazard or a hazard from accelerated burning as listed in Section 307.1.1. 307.1 H-3 Qccupancies with a quantity of _materj~l in the building in excess of those listed in Table 3-D that present a high fire or physical hazard as listed in Section 307.1.1. . . H-4 Repair garages not classified as Group S, DivisiQn' 3 Occupancies. H-5 Ai~craft repair hangars not classified as Group S,.Division 5 Occupancies and. heliports. H-6 307.1 Semiconductor fabrication facilities and comparable research and development areas when the facilities in which and hazardous production.materials are used, ~nd the aggregate quantity of material is in excess of those listed in Table 3-D or 307.11 3~ . H-7 307.1 Occupancies 'having-quantities of materials.in excess of those listed in Table 3-E that are health hazards as listed in Section 307.1.1. l-1.1 Nurseries for the full-time care of children.under the age of six (each accommodating more than five children), hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes .with nonambulatory patients and similar buildings (each accommodating more than five patients [for SFMJ six patients or children). l-1.2 Health-care centers.for ambulatory patients·receiving outpatient medical care which may render the patient incapable of 308.1 un~sisted self-preservation (each·tenant space accommodating more than five such patients). 1;2 Nursing homes for ambulatory .patients, homes for children six years of age or over (each accommodating more than five pe~ons [for SFMJ six pa.tients or children). . . 1-3 Mental hospitals, mental-sanitariums, jails, prisons,.reformatories and buildings where personal liberties of inmates are .similarly restrained. M 309.1 A building or structure, or a portion.thereof, for the display ano sale of merchandise, and involving stocks of goods, wares or merchandi§e, incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public. R-1 · Hotels ilnq apartment houses, congregate' residence~ (ea.ch accommodating more than 10 persons). R,2.1 Residential care facilities for the elderly (each accommodating more than six nonambulatory clients). R-2.2 Residential care facilities/or the elderly.( each accommodating more than six ambulatory clients). R-2.1.1 310.1 . Residential care facilities for-the 'elderly ( each accommodating·six or less nonambulatory clients). .R-2.2.1 · Residential care facilities.for th.e elderly (each accommodating six or less ambulatory clients). R-2.3 .. Residential-based licensed facilities providing hospice care througho~t, accommodating more than six bedridden clients. ,R-2.3.1 Residential-based facilities providing hospice care throughout, accommodating six or less bedridden clienis. R-3 Dwellings, lodging houses,.congregate residences (each accommodating 10 or fewer persons). S-1 Moderate hazard·storage.occupancies including buildings or portions of buildings used for storage of combustible materials not classified as Group S1 Division 2 or Group H Qccupancies. S-2 Low-hazard storage occupancies including buildings or portions of buildings used for storage of noncombustible materials. ·-S-3 311.1 · Repair garages where work is limited to exchange·9(parts and maintenance not requiring open flame or welding, and parking gar~ges not classified a:s Group S, Division 4 Occupancies. S-4 Open parking garages. S-5 Aircraft hang_ars and helistops. U-1 .. 312.1 Private garages, carports, sheds and· agricultural'buildings. U-2 Fences over 6 feet (1829 mm)-high; tanks and towers. 1For detailed descriptions, see !he occupancy definitions in-the-noted $ections. 1-40.3 HII C A C A C A I II . ' I TABLE3-B TABLE 3~C 20.01 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE I C A C I A C A C A C A I xi C A xi C A I xi x C A C A I C A C A C A C I ~I A C A. C A C A I C A C A C A C A I C ·A TABLE 3-B-REQUIRED SEPARATION IN BUILDINGS OF MIXED OCCUPANCY1 (HOURS) , - A-1 A-2 A:2.1 A-3 A-4 B E -F-1 -F,2 H-2 H-3 H-4,5 H-6,72 H-8 I M R-1-, R·3 S-1 A-1 N N N N 3 N 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 3 A-2 N N N 1 N 1 1 4 4 4 4 2 3 1 1 1 1 A•2.1 N N 1 N 1 1 4 4 4 4 2 3 1 1 1 1 A•3 N N N N N 4 4 4 3 1 2 N 1 1 N A-4 '1 N 1 1 4 4 4 4 1 3 1 1 .1 1 B 1 N~ N 2 1 1 , 1 1 2 N 1. 1 N E 1 1 '4 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 F-1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 N~ 1 1 N f'2 2 1 1 1 1 2 ' 1 1" 1 N H-1 NOTPERMITI'ED IN MIXED OCCUPANCIES. SEE SECTION 301.2.8 H·2 1 1 2 2 4 2 4 4 2 H-3 1 1 1 4 1 3 3 1 H-4,5 1 ]' 4 1 3 3 1 ·H-6,7~_ 1 4 1 4 4 1 I 2 2 1 1 2 1,1 1 1 1 14 -R-1 4 ' N 3 · R-3 4 1 S-1 1 S-2 1 S-3 1 $-4 OPEN PARKING GARAGES ARE EXCLUDEI) EX_CEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 311.2 S-5 N-No requirements fot fire resistance. 1 For detailed-requirements and exceptions, see Section 302.4. 2For specia1 provisions on highly toxjc materials, see the .Fire Code. 3For agricultilr<jl buildi,ngs, see also Appendix Chapter 3. 4See Section 309 .2.2 for exception. 1 S-2 S-3• 3 4 1 3 1 3 N 3 1 3 N 1 1 3 N 1 N 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 I 4 1 1 3 I 1 1 1 1 5For Group F, Division 1 woodworking establishments with more than 2,500 square feet (232:3 m2); the occupancy separation shall be one hour. I TABLE 3-C-:REQUIRED SEPARATION OF SPECIFIC-USE AREAS IN GROUP I, DIVISION'1,1 HQSPITALAND NURSING HOMES DESCRIPTION I 1. Emple>yee locker rooms 2. Gift/retail shops 3. Handicra'ft.~hqps ·1, 4. Kitchens 5. Laboratories·that-employ hazardous materials in quantities Jess than that which would cause classification as a Group H Occupancy I 6. .Laundries greater than 100 square feet (9.3 m2)1 7. Paint shops employing hazardous substances and.materials in quantities less tha11-that which would cause classification as a Group H Occupancy I 8. Physical plant maintenance shop 9. Soiled linen room 1 I 10. Storage rooms 100 square foet (9.3 m2) or less hi area storing combustible material 11. Storage rooms more than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) storing combustible material • 12. Trash-collection rooms1 I • 1For rubbish arid linen chute termination.rooms, see Section 711.5. 1-40.4 I ·-OCCUPANCY SEPARATION None None None None One hour One hour One hour One hour One hour None One hour One hour S-5 U,13 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 I 1 3 3 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N 1 1 N I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 311.6 311,9,8 Elevator shafts, vent shafts and other openings through floors shall be enclosed, and the enclosure shall be as specified in Sec- tion 711. EXCEPTION: In Group S, Division 2 Occupancies, exits shall be enclosed as specified in Chapter 10, but other through-floor openings need not be enclosed. in buildings housing Group S Occupancies equipped with auto- ·matic sprinkler systems throughout, enclosures need not be pro0 vided for escalators where the top of the escalator opening at each story is provided with a draft curtain and automatic fire sprinjders are installec:I around the perimeter of the opening within 2 feet ( 610 mm) bf the draft curtain. The draft curtain shall enclose the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend from the ceiling downward at least 12 inehes (305 mm) on all sides. The spacing between sprinklers shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm). 311.7 Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When required by Section 904.2 or other provisions of this code, automatic sprinkler systems and 1,tandpipes shall be installed as specified in-·Chap- ter 9. • 311.8 Special Hazards. Storage and use of flammable and ·combustible liqqids shall be in accordance with the Fire Code, I Devices generating a glow, spark or flame capable of igniting flammable vapors·shall be installed such that sources of ignition are at least 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor of any room in which Class I flammable liquids or flammable gases are used or stored. Buildings erected or converted to house high-piled -combus- tible stock or aerosols shall comply with the Fire Code. 311.9 Group S, Division 4 Open Parking Garages, 311.9.1 :Scope. Exc~pt where specific .provisions are made in the following sections, other requirements of this code ·shall apply. 311.9.2 Definitions. 311:9.2.1 General. For the purpose of this section, certain terms are defined as follows: MECl{ANICAL-ACCESS OPEN PARKING GARAGES are open parking garages employing parking machines, lifts, ele- vators or other mechanical devices for vehicles moving from aild to street level and in that.public occupancy is prdhibited above the street level. OPEN PARKING GARAGE is a· structure of Type I or II construction with the openings as described in Section 311.9.2.2 on two or more sides and that is used exclusively for the parking or storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles. EXCEPTION: The grade-level tier may contain an office, and waiting and toilet rooms having a total area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2). Such area need not be separated from, the open parking garage. RAMP-ACCESS OPEN PARKING GARAGES are ·open parking garages employing a series of continuously rising floors oi a series of interconnecting ramps between floors permitting the movement of vehicles under their own power from and to the street level. , 311.9.2.2 Openings. For natural ventilation purposes, the exte- rior side of the structure shall have uniformly distributed open- ings oil two or more sides. The area of such openings in exterior walls on a tier must be at least 20 percent of.the total perimeter wall area of each tier. The aggregate length of the openings con- sidered to be providing natural ventilation shall constitute a mini- mum of 40 percent of the perimeter of the tier. Interior wall lines 1-40 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE and column lines shall be at least 20 percent open with uniformly distributed openings. 311.9.3 Construction. Construction shall be of noncombus- tible materials. Open parking garages shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 16. For vehicle barriers, see Section 311.2.3.5. 311.9.4 Area and, heigljt. Area and height of open parking garages shall be limited as se~ forth in Table 3-H, except for increases allowed by Section 311,9.5. In struqtures having a spiral-or sloping floor, the horizontal pro- Jection of the structure at any cross section shall not exceed the allowable area per parking tier. In the case of a structure having a continuous spiral floor, each 9 feet 6 inches(2896 mm) of height, or portion thereof, shall be considered a tier. The clear height of a parking tier shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm1, except that a lower clear height may be permitted in mechanic!l,1-access open parking garages when approved by the building official. 311.9.5 Area. and height increases. The area and height of structures with .cross ventilation throughout may be increased in accordance with provisions of this section. Structures with sides open on three fourths of the building perimeter may be increased by 25 percent in area and· one tier in height. Structures with sides open ~round the entire building perimeter may be increased 50 percent in area and one tier.in height. For a side to be considered open-under the above provisions, the total area of openings along the side shall not be less than 50 percent of the interior area of the side at each tier, and such openings shall be equally distributed along the length of the tier. Open parkingg;irages constructed to heights less than the max- imums established by Table 3-H may have individual tier areas exceeding those otherwise permitted, provided the gross tier area of the structure does not exceed that permitted for the higher · structure. At least three sic\es of each such larger tier shall have continuous horizontal openings not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in clear height extending for at least 80 percent of the length of the sides, and no part of such larger tier shall be more than 200 feet (60 960 mm) horizontally from such an opening. In addition, each such opening shall face a street or yard accessible to a street with a width of at least 30 feet (9144 mm) for the full length of the open- ing, and standpipes shall be provided in each such tier. Structures of 'fype II-F.R., Type II One-hour or Type II-N construction, with all sides open, may be unlimited in area when the height does not exceed 75 feet(22 860 mm). For a side to be considered open, the tota,l area of openings along the side shall not be less than 50 percent of the interior area of the side at each tier, and such openings shall be equally distributed along the length of the tier. All portions of tiers shall be within 200 feet (60 960 mm) horizontally from such openings. 311.9.6 Lo~ation on property. Exterior walls and openings in exterior walls shall comply with Table 5-A. The distance from an adjacent property line shall be determined in accordance with Section 503. 311.9, 7 Stairs and means of egress. Where persons other than I parking attendants are permitted, the means of egress shall meet the requirements of Chapter 10, based on an occupant load of200 square feet (18.6 m2) per occupant. Where no persons other than parkin·g attendants are permitted, there shall not be less than two 3-foot-wide (914 mm) stairs. Lifts may be installed for use of employees only, provided they are completely enclosed by non- combustible materials. 311.9:8 Standpipes. Standpipes shall be installed when reqqired by the provisions of Chapter 9. I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I 1· I I TECHNICAL REFERENCE #2 I I I I I ·I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 207 209 dents or ~ther p;~ts. Furcigants are distinguished from insecti- cides and disinfectants; FUMIGATION is a process· using a fumigant. SECTION 208 -G B GARAGE is a·building or portion thereof in which a motor ve-· hicle containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in its tank is stored, repaired or kept. B B B B B .8 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B GARAGE, PRIV,f\TE, is a building or a portion of a building, not more than 1,000 square feet (92.9,m2) in area, in which only motor vehicles used by the tenants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept. GARAGE, PUBLIC, is any garage other than a private garage. GAS CABINET is a fully enclosed, noncombustible enclosure used to provide an isolated environment for compressed gas cylin- ders in storage or use. Doors and access ports for exchanging cyl- inders aqd accessing pressure-regulating controls are allowed to be included. GAS ROOM is a separately ventilated, fully enclosed room in which .only compressed gases and associated equipment and sup- plies are stored or used. GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSE is a detached build- ing or a separate portion ·of a building used for storage or ware- housing operations involving mixed commodities. GRANDSTANDS are tiered or stepped seating facilities wherein an area of more than 3 square feet (0.28 m2) is assigned for each person when computing the occupant load. GROUND PIECE is a pyrotechnic device that functions on the ground. Ground·pieces include fountains, roman candles, wheels, and set pieces. GUEST is any person hiring or occupying a room for living or sleeping purposes. · · GUNPOWDER is any of various powders used in firearms and small arms 11mmunition as propelling charges. SECTION .209 -H HANDLING is the deliberate movement of material by any means to a point of storage or use. HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL REACTION is a reaction which generates pressure or byproducts which could cause injury, illness or harm to humans, domestic animals, livestock or wildlife. HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would re~ult in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated by the chief oh a map maintained in the office of the chief. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS are those chemicals or sub- stances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and· classified in Article 80 whether the materials are in usable or waste condition. HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM) is a solid; liquid or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing that has a degree-of-hazard rating in.health, flammability or reac- tivity ofClass 3 or 4 as tanked by UFC Standard79-3 and which is used directly in research, laboratory or production processes which h1:1.ve as their end product materials which are not hazard- ous. 1,-18 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE HAZARDOUS WATERSHED FIRE AREA is a location within 500 feet (152.4 m) of a forest or brush-, grass-or grain-cov- ered land, exclusive of small individual lots or parcels of land lo- cated outside of a brush-, forest-or grass-covered area. HEALTH HAZARD is a classification of a chemical for which there is statistjcally significant evidence based on at least one study col)ducted in accordance with established scientific prin- ciples that acute or chronic· health effects could occur in exposed persons. Health hazards include chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highfy toxic materials, reproductive toxins, irritants, cor- rosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which ac;:t ori the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes. HEATING AND COOKING APPLIANCE is an electric, gas or oil-fired appliance not intended for central heating. HELIPORT is an area of land or water or a structure surface which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use, for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities. HELISTOP is the same as a heliport, except that no refueling, maintenanc;:e, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitted. HIGH EXPLOSIVE is explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting c;:ap when unconfined. HIGHLY TO:,O:C MATERIAL is a material which produces a lethal dose-or lethal concentration which falls within any of the following categories: 1. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 milli- grams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. 2. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDso) of 200 mil- ligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighjng between 2 and 3 kilograms each. 3. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LCso) in air of 200' parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 milligrams per liter or less of mist, fume or dust, when adminis- tered by continuous inhalation for one hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. Mixtures ofthese materials with ordinary materials, such as wa- ter, might not warrant classification as highly toxic. While this system is basically simple in application, any hazard evaluation which is required for the precise categorization of this type of ma- terial shall be performed by experienced, technically competent persons. HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID is a liquid with a boiling point of.less than 68°F (20°C). HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible ma- terj.als on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height. When required by the chief, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high- hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flam- mable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height. HIGHWAY is a public street or public road. HOGGED _MATE~AL is a mixture of bar~, chips, dust or ,other pieces of natural wood by-products. HORIZONTAL EXIT is a wall which completely divides a floor of a building into two or more separate exit-access areas to I 1· I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 8101.4.1.3 8101.4.2.2 multiple-thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging material with or without pallets. Class II commodities are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in ac- cordance with Section 8101.4.3. Examples of Class II commodi- ties include, but are not limited to, the following: Alcoholic beveragei, not exceeding 20 percent alcohol, in com- bustible containers. Foods in combustible containers Incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs in cartons Thinly coated fine wire on reels or in cartons 8101.4.1.4 Class III commodities, Class III commodities are commodities of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth; or Group C plas- tics or products thereof, with or without paUets. Products are al- lowed to contain limited amounts of Group A or B plastics, such as metal bicycles with plastic handles, pedals, seats and tires. Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 8101.4.3. Examples ofC::lass III commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, ;Level '1 (see Article 88) Combustible fiberboard Cork., baled · Feed, bagged Fertilizers, bagged Food in plastic contajners Furniture: wood, natural fiber, upholstered, nonplastic, wood or metal with plastic-padded and covered arm rests Glycol i~· combustible containers not exceeding 25 percent Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in metal cans Lumber Mattresses, excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers having a capacity of more than 5 gallons (18.9 L) Paints, oil base, in metal cans Paper, waste, baled Paper and pulp, horizontal storage, or vertical storage that is banded or prqtected with approved wrap Paper in cardboard boxes Pmows, excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics Plastic-coatec;I paper food containers :Plywood Rags, baled Rugs, :w'ithout foamed backing Sugar, bagged Wood, baled Wood doors, frames and cabinets Yarns· of natural fiber apd viscose 8101.4.1,5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commoditit,s are Class I, II or III products containing Group A plastics in ordinary corrugated cartons and Classes I, II and.III 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 plastics shall bein ac- cordance with Section 810.1.4.3. Examples of Class IV commodi- ties include, but are not limited to, the following: I 1-242 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Aerosol, Level 2 (see Article 88) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 20 percent but less than 80 per- cent 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) ~inoleum products Paints, oil base in combustible containers Pharmaceutical, alcoholic elixirs, tonics, etc. Rugs, foamed back Shingles, asphalt Thread or yarn, synthetic or nonviscose 8101.4.1.6 High~hazard commodities. High-hazard commod- ities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards be- yond those of Class I, II, III or IV. Group A plastics no~ otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level 3 (see Article 88) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80 percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel stor-I age, Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals) Glycol ih 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, foamed rubber or foamed 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, foamed rubber and foamed plastics Pyroxylin Rubber tires Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers 8101.4.2 Classification of plastics. 8101.4.2.1 General. Plastics shall be designated as Group A, B or C in accordance with Section 8101 .4.2. 8101.4.2.2 Group A plastics. Group A plastics are plastic mate- rials having a heat of combustion that is much higher than that of ordinary combustibles, and a burning rate higher than that of ·Group B plastics. Examples of Group A plastics include, but are not limited t6, the following: ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) Acetal (polyformaldehyde) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Butyl rubber I I I I ·I I I I I I I I I I I I I_,_ I 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Natural rubber (expanded) Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) Polybutadiene Polycarbonate Polyester elastomer Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene (expanded and unexpanded) Polyurethane (expanded and unexpanded) PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 15 percent plasticized, e.g., coated fabric unsupported film) SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) 8101.4.2.3 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic mate- rials 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: Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) Chloroprene rubber Fluoroplastics (ECTFE, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene co- polymer; ETFE, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer; FEP, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer) Natural rubber (nonexpanded) Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6) PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5 percent, but not exceed- ing 15 percent plasticized) Silicone rubber 8101.4.2.4 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic mate- rials which have a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to · those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics in- clude, but are not limited to, the following: Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethy lene) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Phenol PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5 per- cent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 8101.4.3 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 8101.4-A 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 commodity classifi- cation. 8101.S Designation of High-piled Storage Areas. 8101.4.2.2 8101.6.6 8101.S.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different com- modity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifical- ly designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV or high-hazarc! commodities. The designation of a high-piled com- bustible 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 8101.5.2. 8101.S.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des- ignation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion there- of, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quantity of the higher hazard coinmodity has been demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately protected by the sprinkler system pro- vided. The engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver the higher density required by the high- er-hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based on the ac- tual storage height of the pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided in UFC Standards 81-1 and 81-2. The contiguous area occupied by hi~her-hazard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m ), and additional areas of higher-hazard com- modity shall be separated from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprinkler system shall be capable of delivering the higher I density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (83.6 m2) for wet pipe systems and 1,200 square feet (111.5 m2) for dry pipe sys- tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with the Fire Code (se~ Section 900:t, Standard i:8;9). ') 10-3 8101.6 Housekeeping and Maintenance, 8101.6.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 8101.6.2 Ignition sources. 8101.6.2.1 General. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 1109. 8101.6.2.2 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuously posted. See Sec- tion 1109.4. 8101.6.3 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being con- ducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and de- bris. 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 (609.6 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219.2 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 (1219.2 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unob- structed aisle width of 44 inches (1117 .6 mm) shall be maintained. See Section 8102.10. 8101.6.4 Pile dimension and height limitations. See Sec- tion 8103.3. 8101.6.S Arrays. See Section 8103.4. 8101.6.6 Flue spaces. See Section 8104.3. 1-243 I I I I I I I I FIGURE 8101.4-A 8102 -8102.6.1 ,. 30 1--~--+----'--+---1----+-------1 Classify as high-hazarc commodity 25 1----,-,..,f,----,----:l'------t------:l-'-------i 20'1-' ---+----+-----+----l-----l 15t-,..----,--+,-....:.......,..---+---!----+-------1 : · ·c1assl~ as ··,ctass·'IV ·,, c.ommodlty, 101----'--1-----+,.---!----+------! 5 ----+-,-----...,.,........,-~--+---------i Classify as Class I, I! or Ill 0 commodity 0 5 10 15 20 Percent by Weight of Unexpanded Plastic4 FIGURE 8101 .4-A-MIXED COMMODITIES1,2 · (See Section 8101.4.3) 25 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 9' 6 3 0 I 1This t(lble is intended to detennine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity in a package, carton or on a pallet when plastics are involved. 2The following is an exarnple'ofhow to apply the table: A package containing a Class III co=,odity has, 12 percent Group A expanded plastic by volume. The weight I of the unexpanded Group A plastic is 10 percent. This commodity is classified as a Class IV commodity. If the weight of the unexpanded plastic is increased to 14 percent, the classification changes to a high-hazard commodity .. I. 3p b 1 _ . Volume of plastic in pallet lo!ld ercent y vo ume -T 1 1 f all I d · I di all. ota vo ume o p et oa , 1hc u ng p et 4 b . h Weight of pl11stic in pallet load . I I I. I I I I I Percent y we1g t = al . h .. . .. . Tot we1g t of pallet loaq, mcluding pallet SECTION 8102 -G~NERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND LIFE-SAFETY FEATURES 8102.1 General. Fire-protection and life~safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 8102. Nationally recognized standards or guidelines, as applicable, are allowed to be used when approved. · 8102.2 Extent and Type of Protection. Fire-detection systems, · smoke and heat removal, curtain boards, small hose valves and stations, and fire sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572, mm) beyond the high piled storage area or to a permanent piµtition. When portions .of high-piled storage areas have different fire0protection requirements due .to commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire-protection features required by Table 81-A within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design reqµirements. 8102.3 Separation of High-piled Storage Areas. 8102.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated per the Building Code. 8102.3.2 Multiple high-piled storl}ge areas. 8102.3.2,1 General. The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for application of Table 81-A unless such areas are separated from each other by one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls constructed in accordance with the Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection rating. 1-244 8102.3.2,2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas, High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through Class IV not separated from 'highapiled storage areas classified as high hazard shall uti- lize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for purpos<;:s of application of Table 81-A. To be considered as sepa- rated, one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code. Openings in such walls shall l;ie protected by fire assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection rating. The requirements of Table 81-B shall be applied separately over . each highspiled storage area for portions of storage areas having different requirements due to commodity classification or storage height. 8102.4 Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems shall be pro- vided in accordance with Sections 8103 and 8104. 8102.5 Fire Detection. When fire detection is required by Table 81-A, · an approved automatic fire-detection system shall be installed througpout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored· and shall be in accordance with Section 1006. 8102.6 Building Access. 8102.6.J Actess roadways. When building access is required by Table 81-A, access roadways shall be provided to within 150 feet (45.7 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for ~gh-piled storage. EXCEPTION: When access roads cannot be installed due to to- pography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar .1 I .I I I I I: I I I I I I I I I I 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE 81-A TABLE 81-B TABLI;: 81-A-GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION.AND LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF STOR- ALL STORAGE AREAS (See Sections 8102, 8103 and 8104)2 AGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (Sec Section 8103.3) SIZE OF HIGH-PILED Maximum STORAGE AREA1 (square Automatic Maximum Permissible Maximum Fire-extin-Fire-de tee-Building Ac-Smoke and Curtain Small Hose PilcDimen-Storage Pile Volume COM-feel) (See Sections 8102.2 KW•hin& Sys-!ion System cess (See HeatRemoy-Boards (Sec Valves and sion3 (feel) Height4 (feel) (cubic feet) and 81Q2.4) Section Section MODITY tern (See Sec-(See'Sec!lon ·al (See Sec-Stations (See CLASS X 0,0929 for m2 tlon 8102.4) ,8102.5) 8102.6) , tlon 8102.7) 8102,8) Section 8102.9) x3048 for mm x 0,0283 for m3 I-IV 0-500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR NR NR NR 501-2,500 NR.1 Yes NR5. NR NR6 NR JOO 40 100,0Q0 2,501-12,000 Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR JOO 40 400,000 Public accessible 2,501-12,000 Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR JOO 40 400,000 Nonpublic accessible (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes JOO 307 200,000 Nonpilplic accessible (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes 100 40 400,000 20;001-500,000 Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes JOO 40 400,000 Greater than Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes JOO 40 400,000 500,0008 High 0°500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 NR NR hazard 501-2,500 Yes NR -NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000 Public: accessible 501-2,500 Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 -NR 50 30 75,000 Nonpublic accessible (Option 1) 501-2,500 NR1 Yes, Yes, Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000 Nonpublic accessible (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes NR Yes Yes ' NR6 Yes 50 30 75,000 300,001-500;Q008,9 _ Yes NR Ye~ Yes NR6 Yes 50 30 75,000 NR = Not required. ' 1 When fire sprinklers are required for reasons other than Article 81, the portion of the sprinkler system-protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Secti9ns 8103 an·d 8104. · 2For aisles, see Section 8102.10. 3Pi!es shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 8102,10. 4For storage in exc'ess·of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided·in acc~rdance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief. See also Articles 79 and 88 for special limitations for flammable and combustible.liquids and·,aerosols. 5section 902.2 shall ~pply for fire apparatus access. 6Curtain boards shall be installed as required by the Building Code. See UBC Section 906. 7For storage exceeding 30 feet (914 inm) in height, Option 1 shall be used. 8SpeciaJ, fire-protection provisions such as, but not limited to, fire protec:tio,n of exposed.steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers, without associ11ted ,reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the chief. 9High-piled storage ,u-eas shall not exceed 500;000·square feet (46 451.5 m2). A two-hour area separation wall shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet ( 46 451.5 m2) in area. CO~ODITY CLASSIFI- CATION I-IV (.Option 1) I-IV (Option 2) Iiigh hazard (Option 1-) High hazard (Option 2) TABLE.81-8-REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1 (See Sections 8102.7.4 and 8102,8.3) MAXIM;UMAREA MAXIMUM SPAC· DESIGNATED FORMED BY CURTAIN ING OF VENT STORAGE HEIGHT CURTAIN BOARD -BOARDS2 CENTERS (feet) DEPTH (feet) (square feet) VENT AREA TO (feet) .. MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO VENTS FROM WALL OR CURTAIN BOARDS3 (feet) x3048formm x 0.0929 for m2 FLOOR AREA RA- . TIO x3048 for mm ,. 20 or less 6 10,000 1:100 100 60 over 20-40 6 8,000 1:75 100 55 20 or less 4 3,000 1:75 100 55 over 20-40 4 3,000 1:50 · 100 50 '20 or less 6 6,000 1:50 100 50 over 20-30 6 . 6poo 1':40 90 45 20 or less 4 4,000 1:50 100 50 over 20-30 4 2,000 1:30 75 40 1For rack storage heights in excess of those indicated, see Section 8104.5.. For solid-piled storage·heights in excess of those indicated, an approved engineered design shall be used. 2When areas.of buildings are equipped with early suppression-fast response (ESFR) sprinklers, the curtain boards within these areas shall be located only at the separation between ESFR and conventlonal sprinkler systems. 3Toe distance specified i~ the maximum disumce from any yentin a particular curtained·area to '\Valls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area. 1-247 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 13-118 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 12.3.1.11.3 Whei·e a storage rack, due to its length, requires less than rhe number ofin-raek sprinklers specified, only those in-rack sprinklers in a single rack need to be included in the cnlculation. 12 .. 3.1.121' Horizontal Barriers and In-Rack Sprinklers. Hori- zontal barriers used in conjunction with in-rack sprinklers to impede venical fire development shall be,constnrcted of sheet metal. \l'ood, or similar material and shall extend the full length and width of the rack. Barriers shall be fitted within 2 in. (51 mm) horizontally around rack uprights. 12.3.1.13 For Storage Up to and Including 25 ft (7:6 m). In .cloubJ·e-row and multiple-row racks without solid shelves, a lon- gitudinal ('back-to-back clearance between loads) flue space shall not be ·required. Nominal 6.-in. (152.4-mm) transverse flue spaces between loa~ls and at-rack uprights shall be main- tained in single-row, double-row, and multiple-row racks. Ran- dom \'ariations in the width of flue spaces or in their vertical alignment shall be permitted. (See Section C. 13.) 12.3.1.14 For Storage over 25 ft (7.6 m). 12.3.1.14-,1. Nominal &-in. (152.4-mm) transverse flue spaces between loads and at rack uprights shall be maintained in single-row, double-row, and multiple-row racks. Nominal 6-in. ( l 52 . .J-mm) longitudinal flue spaces shall be provided in double-ro\\' racks. Random variations in the width· of the flue spaces or in their vertical alignment shall be permitted. 12.3.1.14.2 1n single-1:ow, double-row, or multiple-row racks, a minimum 6-in. (152.4-mm) vertical clear space shall be maintained be.tween the sprinkler deflectors and the top of a tier of storage. Face sprinklers in such racks shall be located a minimum of 3 in. (76 mm) from rack uprights and no more than 18 in. ( 460· mm) from the aisle face of storage. Longirn- clinal flue in-rack sprinklers shall be located at the in\ersection with. the transverse flue space and with the deflector located at or below the bottom of horizontal load beams or above or ,below other ar\jacent hori,ontal rack rnemlwr,. Such in-rack sprinklers shall be a minimum of 8 in. (7o mm) racl1alh· from the side of the rack uprights. · 12.3.2 Protection Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I through Class IV Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7..6 m) in Height. 12.3.2.1 Control Mode Density-Area Sprinkler Protection Cri- teria for Rack Storage of Class I through Class IV Commodi- . ties Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height. 12.3.2.1.1 The area and density for the hydraulically remote area and the water supply shall be det(;!rmined as specified in 12.1.10 for-storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) and 12.3.2 for storage over 12 ft (3.7 m), 12.3.2.1.1.1 * Ceiling sprinkler water demand shall be deter- mined in accordance with 12.3.2.1.2 for single-and double-rm,· racks or 12.3.2.1.3 for multiple-row racks. (SPe Ser/1011 C.14.J 12.3.2.1.2* Single-or double-row racks for Class I, Class II, Class HI, or Class N commodities, encapsulated or non encap- sulated in single-or double-row racks, ceiling sprinkler \\'ater demand in tei·ms of density (gpm/ft~) (mm/min) and area of sprinkler operation [ft2 (m2) of ceiling or roof] shall be se- lected from the density/area curves of Figure 12.3.2.L2(a) , thr0t1gh Figure 12.3.2.1.2 (g) that are appropriate fur each commqdity and configuration as shown in Table 12.3,2.1.2 and shall be modified as appropriate by 12.3.2.1.5. These re- quirements shall apply to portable racks arranged in the same manner as single-or double-row racks. Table 12.3.2.1.2 Single-or Double-Row Racks-Storage Height Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) Without Solid Shelves Ceiling.Sprinkler Water Demand Aisles* With In-Rack Sprinklers Without In-Rack Sprinklers Sprinklers Apply Commodity Encapsulated Mandatory Apply Figure Figure H_eigh_t Class ft m In-Rack Figure Curves I 2.3.2. 1.5. I Figure Curves 12.3.2. 1.5.1 4 1.2 ·cand 1) Canrl H No No 12.3.2. l.2(a) 12 ft 2, l.2(a) Yt·S 8 2.4 A and B , E and F I 4 1.2 Canel D (;:mdH Yt•s No 12.:l.2.l.2{(') l'.!.!12,1.2(<") Yl', 8 2.~1 Aancl B Eand F 4 1.2 CanclD (;and H No No I 2,3.2. l.2(b) 12.3 2. 1.2 (b) Yes 8 2.4 A and B l·:ancl F II 4: 1.2 Canel D Gancl H 01er 12 li ('.i'-7 m), Yes No 12,3.2.l,2(e) 12.3.2.1.2(<") Yes up to and 8 2.4 Aa11d B Eancl F YC's including 20 i'l 4 1.2 Canel D Canel H (Ii.Im) No No 12.3.2. I.2(c} 12.3.2. l.2(c) Ye, 8 2.4 AandB Eancl F m 4 1.2 Canel D Yes 1 ICl'C) 12.3.2.1.2 (l) ---8 2.4 A and B 4 1.2 Canel D C,u,cl 1-1 :-S'o No 12.3.2.!.2(cl) 12.:t2.l.2(d) Ye:,, 8 2.4 Aancl B, Eancl F IV 4 l.2 Canel D Yes l le,•el 12.3.2. !.2(g) --- 8 2.4 Aand'B 200:; Edition 6.1 6900 { C: 0 5000 N Cl) a. 0 <ii 4000 32 C: -~ (/) 0 3000 la ~ "' 1000 0.15 8.2 I A BC I 0.20 Ceiling sprinkler density.(mm/min) 10 2 12 2 14 3 i 6.3 18 3 D E FG H 1 I !U ' I\ J " ". I\ I' ,, 1'. I 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 Ceiling sprinkler density (gpm/tt2) STORAGE 204 557 1 C: 465 ° ~ ~ 0 372 lii 279 186 Single po int nly 93 . d~~iq~? Q.50 32 .!: 'li (/) 0 "'· ~ "' C: Cl 'ffi 0 Curve Legend A -Single-or double-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) aisles with 286°F (141°C) ceiling sprinklers and 165°F(74°C) in-rack sprinklers B -Single-or double-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) aisles with 165°F (74°C) ceiling sprinklers and 165°F (74°C) in-rack sprinklers e..:.. Single-or double-row racks with 4-ft (1'.22-m) aisles or multiple-row racks with 2as°F (141 °c) ceiling sprinklers and 165°F (7 4 °C) in-rack sprinklers 0-Single,or double-row racks with 4-ft ('1.22-m) aisles or multiple-row racks with 165°F (74°C} ceiling sprinklers and 165°F (7 4 °C) in-rack sprinklers 13-121 Curve Legend E -Single-or double-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) aisles and 286°F (141 °C) ceiling sprinklers F -Single-or double-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) aisles and 165°F (7 4 °C) ceiling sprinklers G -Single-or double-row racks with 4-ft (1.22-m) aisles and 286°F (141 °C) ceiling sprinklers H-Single-or double-row racks with 4-ft (1.22-m) aisles and 165°F (7 4 °C} ceiling sprinklers / -Multiple-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) or wider aisles and 286°F (141 °C) ceiling sprinklers J -Multiple-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m} or wider aisles and 165°F (7 4 °C) ceiling sprinklers FIGURE 12.3.2.l:2(c) Sprinkler System Design Curves -20-ft (6.1-m) High Rack Storage - Clc1$S III Nonencapsulated Commodities -Conventional Pallets. { C: 8.2 6000 .Q pOOO ~ Cl) g- <D 4000 32 C: ·g_ ; 3000 "' ~ ~ 2000 Cl 'iii Cl) 0 1000 0.20 10.2 I A 0.25 Ceiling sprinkler denslty (mm/min) 12.2 14.3 16.3 18.3 20.4 I BC D E FG H • ... ,. "' II, •. "' I'\. " 0.30 0.35 0:40. 0.45 0.50 Ceiling sprinkler density (gpm/tt2) 22.4 " 0.55 Curve Legend Curve Legend 24.5 A -Single-or double-row racks witli 8-ft.(2.44-m} aisles with 286°F (141°C) 557 ceiling sprinklers and E -Single-or double-row racks .., with 8-ft (2.44-m} aisles )-IJ and 286°F (141°C) ceiling sprinklers '1 1ss°F (74°C) c: in-rack sprinklers 465 · o 8-Single-or double-row ~ racks with 8-ft (2.44-m} 372 279 186 93 0.60 Cl) aisles with 165°F (74°C) g-.. ceiling sprinklers ~ and 165°F (74°C) c: in-rack sprinklers '§_ C -Single-or double-row racks ; . with 4-ft (1.22-m) aisles or multiple-row racks with m 286°F (141 °C) ceiling ~ sprinklers and 165°F (7 4 °C) ci in-rack sprinklers ' 0 fil D -Single-or double-row racks with.4-ft (1.22-m) .aisles or multiple-row racks with 165°F (74°C) ceiling sprinklers and 165°F (74°C) in-rack sprinklers F-Single-or double-row racks with 8-ft (2.44-m) aisles and 165°F (7 4 °C} ceiling sprinklers G-Single-or double-row racks with 4-ft (1.22-m) aisles and 286°F (141 °C) ceiling sprinklers H-Single-or double-row racks with 4-ft (1.22-m) aisles and 165°F (74°C) ceiling sprinklers FiGURE 12.3,2.l .2(d) Sprinkler System Design Curves -20-ft (6.1-m) High Rack Storage - Class N Nonencap~ulated Commodities -Conventional Pajlets, 2002 Edition _...,. ________ ......., ____________________________ ._ ____ --- I 1 .. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TABLE 8104.3-A TABLE 8104.3-A-REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE1 . SPRINKLER AT THE CEILING WITH OR WITHOUT MINIMUM IN-RACK SPRINKLERS FIRE SPRINKLER PROTECTION !> 25·feet (7620 nim) >25.feet .RACK CO.f'jFIGURATION Storage Helg~t Option 1 Optlo112 (7620·mm) Single-Row Rack Transverse Flue Space · / Si;i:e2 ( x 25.4 for min) 3inch NA 3.inch / Vertically Aligned NR NA Yes Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR Double-Row Rack Transverse Flue 'Space I Size2 ( X. 25.4 for mm) 6 inch3 3 inch 3inch / Vertically Ajjgned NR3 NR Yes · Longitudinal Flue Space NR3 6 inch 6inch Multi-Row Rack Transverse Flue Space I Size2 (X 25.4 for mm) 6inch NA 6inch I Vertically Aligned NR NA Yes Longifudinal Flue Space NR NA NR 1NR means "not required." NA means "not applicable." 2Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration. 3This option is not allowed with ESFR sprinkler protection. 1-248 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE IN-RACK SPRINKLERS AT NON· EVERY TIER SPRINKLERED Any Height Any Height NR NR NA NR NR NR NR NR NA NR NR NR NR NR NA NR NR NR I I ·1 I I I I I I I I I I I I: I' 1· ,., . t,+'! '' ""·· ... _ , ..... ' ':.~ '' I ,,\: -\; . :-!., ::i •· :: STORAGE 13-11 7 12.2.3,4 ·special Design for Palletized, Solid Piled, Bin Box, or· Shelf Storage of Plastic and Rubber Gommodi,ties. (Reserved) 12.3 Protection of Commodities Stored on Racks. (See Seotion C.9 .. ) . 12.3,1 Protection Criteria -General. 12.3. J. I This section shall. apply to storage of materials rep re, senting the broad range of combustibles stored in racks. 12:3.i.2* Sprinkler Protection Criteria. · 12.3.1.2.1 Sprinkler protection criteria for the storage ofma- . terials on racks sha)I be in accordance with 12.3.2 or 12.3.3 for storage up to 25 ft (7.6 m), and 12.3.4 and 1.2.3.5 for storage over 25 ft (7.6 m). i2.3.l.2.2* Protectjqn criteria for Group A plastics shall be permitted for the protection of the same storage height and configuration of Glass I, II, III, and IV commodities. 12.3·.1.3 Hose connections shall not be required for the pro- tection of Class I, H, III, and IV commodities stored 12 ft (3.7 m) or less. in height. 12.3.1.4 The design figures indkate water demands for'or- dinary temperature-rated and nominal high .temperature- rated sprinklers at the ceiling. The ordinary-temperature d<::sigrJ densities correspond to ordinary temperature-rated sprinklers and shall be used for sprinklers with ordinary- and i1;Jtermediate-temperawre classification. The high- temperature design densities correspond to high temperature-rated spdnklers and shall be. used for sprin- . klers having a high temperature rating. · 12.3.1.5 Ordinary-and intermediate-temperature sprin- klers with K-factors of 11.2 or larger, where listed for stor- age, . shall be permitted to use the densities for high- temperature sprinklers. 12,3.1.6 Movable Racks. Rack storage in movable racks. shall • be protected in the same manner as multiple-row rncks. 12.3,1.7 Fire Protection of Steel Columns -Coiumns within Storage Racks of Class I through Class IV and Plastic Com- . modi ties. (See Section C. 10.) 12.3.I.7.l Where sprinkler protection of building columns within the rack strU<:ture or vertical rack membei:s supporting the building are required in lieu of fireproofing, sprinkler protection in accordance with one of the following shall be provided: (1) Sidewall sprinklers at the 15-ft (4.6-m) elevati;n, pointed· toward one side of the steel column (2) Provision of ceiling sprinkler densi~y for a minimum of 2000 ft2 (186 nl) with ordinary 165~F (74°C) or high tem- perature 286°F ( 141 °C) rated sprinklers as sl10wn in Table 12.3.1.7.1 for storage heights above 15 ft (4.6 rµ), µp to and inclu<:!ing 20 ft (6.1 m) (3) Provision oflarge drop, specific appliq1tioncontrolmode or ESFR ceiling sprinkler prote~tion 12.~.I.7.2 The flow from a column sprinkler(s) shall be permitted to be omitted from the sprin'kler system hyc!rau- lic calculations. 12.3.1.8 High-Expansion Foam. 1.2.3.I.8.i * Where high-expansion foam systems are installed, they shall be in accordance with· NFPA 11A, Standard for Medium-and High-Expansion Foarii, and they shall be automatic in operation, unless modified by this standard. Table 12.3.I.7.1 Ceiling Sprinkler Densities for Protection of Steel Building Columns Aisle Width Commodity 4 ft (1.2 m) 8 ft (2.4 m) Classification· gpm/ft2 (L/min)/m2 gpm/ft2 (L/min)/m2 Class I 0.37 15.l 0.33 13.5 Class II 0.44 li.9 0.37 15.l Class Ill 0.49 20 0.--12 17.1 Class IV and 0.68 27.7 0.57 23.2 Plastics 12.3.1.8.2 In-rack sprinklers shall not be required \\'here high-expansion foam systems are used in combination \\'ith · · <':eiling: sprinklers. 12·.3.l:8.3 Detectors for High-Expansion Foam Systems. 12,3,1.8,3.1 Detectors shall be listed and shall be installed in o.ne of the following configurations: ·O) At the ceiling only where installed at one-half the listed linear spacing [e.g., 15 ft x 15 ft (4.6 m x 4.6 m) rather than at 30 ft x 30 ft (9.1 m x 9.1 m)); at the ceiling at the listed spacing and in racks at alternate le\'els (2.) Vlhere listed for rack storage installation and installed in accordance with the listing to provide response within 1 minute after ignition using an ignition source that is equivalent to that used in a rack storage testing program 12.3.1.8.3.2 Ceiling detectors alone shall not be used where the ceiling/roof clearance from the top of the storage exceeds 10 ft (3.1 m) or the height of the storage exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m). 12.3.1.8.4 Detectors for preaction systems shall be installed in accordance with 12.3.1.8.3. 12.3.1.9 Solid Shelving . 12.3.1.9.1 v\lhere solid shelving in single-, double-, and 1m1ltiple-row racks exceeds 20 ft~ but does not exceed 64 ft~ in area, sprinklers shall not be required below e\'et:· shelf. but shall -be installed at the ceiling and below shelves at intermediate le,·els t'wt more than 6 ft (2 m) apart vertically. (See Section C. 11.) 12.3.1.9.2 Where solid shelving in single-, double-, and multiple-row racks exceeds 64 ft2 in area or where the le\·els of · storage exceed 6 ft (2 m), sprinklers shall be installed at the . ceiling and below each level of shel\,ing. 12.3. I.IO Open-Top Combustible Containers. See Section C.12. 12.3.1.11 In-Rack Sprinklers. . 12.3.Lll.l The number of sprinklers and the pipe sizing on a line of sprinklers in racks shall be restricted only bi· hydraulic calculations and not by any piping schedule. 12.3.1.11.2 When in-rack sprinklers are necessary to protect a higher hazard commodity that occupies only a portion of the length of a rack, in-rack sprinklers shall be extended a mini- mum of 8 ft or one bay, whichever is greater, in each direction ,along the rack on either side of the higher hazard. The in-rack sprinklers.protecting the higher hazard need not be extended across the aisle. 2002 Edition I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE conditi;~s, the chief is authorized to require additional fire prQtec:tion as reguired,for special hazards in Section 1001.9. Specifications for fire apparatus access roads shall be in accor- dance with Section 902.2, 8102;6.2 Access doors. · 8102.6.2.1 General. When building access is required by Table 81-A, fire department access doors'shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 8102.6.2. Access doors shall be accessible without t)1e use of a ladder. 8102.6._2.2 Number of doors required. One or more access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet (30 480 mm), or major fraction thereof, of the exterior walls which face required access roadways. 8102,6.2.3 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. 8102.6.2.4 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 8102.7 Smoke an<,! Heat Removal. 8102.7.1 General. When smoke and heat.removal are required by Table 81-A, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 8102.7. EXCEPTIONS:. 1. When the installation of smoke and·heat vents i_s determin·ed by the,chief to be impractical, mechanical smoke-remov- aj systems are .allowed to be provided in accordance with UFj: Stan- dard 81-3. 2. Frozen food'storage·classified as a Class I-or Class II commodity is not required to be provided with smoke and, heat vents or mechanical smoke removal when protected by an automatic sprinkler system. 8102.7.2 Types ofvents. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be labeled to indicate compliance with nationally recog- . nized standards. See Article 90, Standards f.1.2, i.2.J and u.1.12. · Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activa.- uon of ahy one of the following: 1. An approved fixed-temperature heat-responsive device rated l;>etween 100 and 200°P (56 and 111 ° C) above estimated ambient temperatures, 2. An approved rate-of-rise device, or 3. Approved heat-sensitive glazing designed to s)1rink and drop out of the vent opening. The heat-responsive device shall be listed and labeled. Smoke and he\l,t vents shall have the capability of being opened by an ap- proved manual operation. · 8102.7.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.49 m2) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152.4 mm). 8102.7.4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shaU,be located in accordance with Table 81-B. Vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from lines of adjacent properties and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more from occupancy separation walls separating other high-piled storage areas. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof area above p.i~h-piled storage areas. 8102.8 Curtain Boards. 8102.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table 81-A, curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Sec- tion 8102.8. 8102.6.1 8103.2 8102.8.2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be constructed of sheet metal, lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, or other approved materials which provide equivalent performance that will resist the passage of smoke. Joints and connections shall be smoke tight. 8102.8.3 Location and depth. The location and depth of curtain boards shall be in accordance with Table 81-B. 8102.9 Hose Stations and Hose Connections. 8102.9.1 Small hose stations. When small hose valves and sta- tions are required by Table 81-A, approved 11/2-inch (38.1 mm) hose valves shall be provided at approved locations. When re- quired by the chief, hose, nozzles, hose racks, and cabinets or cov- ers shall be provided. See UPC Standards 81-1 and 81-2. 8102.9.2 Fire department hose connections. When exit pas- sageways are required by the building code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with the Build- ing Code. See UBC Standard NO TAG. 8102.10 Aisles. 8102.10.1 Gen,eral. Aisles providing access to exits and fire de- partment access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46.45 m2) in accordance with Section 8102.10. For aisles separating storage piles or racks, see also UPC Standards 81-1 and 81-2 and Article 88. EXCEPTION: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys- tems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when ap- . proved. 8102.10.2 Width. 8102.10.2.1 General. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Section 8102.10.2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Cross aisles used only for employee access be- tween aisles shall be 24 inches (609.6 mm) or more in width. 2. Aisles separating she! ves classified as shelf storage shall be 30 inches (762 mm) or more in width. 8102.10.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be 44 inches (1117 .6 mm) or more in width. Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232.26 m2) in area and designated to contain high-hazard .commodities. Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width in pub- lic accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used. 8102.10.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprin- klered builc;lings shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width. 8102.i0.3 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are al- lowed to cross aisles at a height 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) or more above the level of the finished floor, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory. 8102.10.4 Dead ends. Dead end aisles shall be in accordance I with the Building Code. 8102.11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish- ers shall be provided in accordance with UPC Standard 10-1. SECTION 8103-SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 8103.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and binbox storage in binboxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524'mm) in any dimension shall be in accordance with Sections 8102 and 8103. 8103.2 Fire Protection. 1-245 I " . I I I I TECHNICAL REFERENCE #3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ·I I I I I, I I I I I I I I I I 13-20 INSTALLAUON OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. 3.14.11 Survival Angle. The maximum angle to which aves- sel is permitted to heel after the assumed damage required by stability regulations is imposed. 3. I 4.12 'fype 1 Stair. A fully enclos.ed stair that serves all lev- els of a vessel in which persons can be employed. 3.14.13 Marine Water Supply. The supply portion of the sprinkler system from the water pressure tank or the sea suc- tion of the des'ignated .sprinkler system _pump up to and in- cluding the valve, that isolates the sprinkler system from these two water sources. Ch~pter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Level of Protection. A building, where protected by an automatic sprinkler'system installation, shall be provided with sprinkler-s in all areas except where specific sections of this standard permit the omission of sprinklers. 4·.2 Linµted Area Systems. 4.2.1 When partial sprinkler systems are installed, the re- . quirements of this standard· shall be used insofar as they are applicable. 4.2.2, The authority havingjurisdiction shall be.consulted in each case. 4.3 Owners' Certificate. The owner(s) of a building or struc- ture where the fire sprinkler system is going to !)e installed or their authorized agent shall provide the sp,rinkler system~ jn- staller with the following information prior to the layout and detailing of the fire sprinkler system ( See Figure A,.14.1 (b )) : 0) Intended use of the building including the m~terials within the building and ~e maximum height of any storage (2) A preliminary plan of the building or structure along with the design concepts necessary· to perform the layout and detail for the fire sprinkler system (3) Any special knowledge of the water supply including known environmental conditiqns that might be respon- sible for tnicrobiologically influenced corrosion (MIO) Chapter5 Classification of Occupancies and Commodities 5.1 * Classification of Occupancies. 5.1.I Occupancy classifications for this standard shall relate to sprinkler design, installation, and water suppJy require- ments only. 5.1.2 Occupancy classifications shall not be intended to be a general classification of occupancy hazards. 5.2* Light Hazard Occupancies. Light hazard occupancies shall be defined as occupancies or portions of other occu- pancies where the quantity and/or combustibility of con- tents is low and fires with relatively low rates of heat relea~e are expected. 5 .3 Ordinary Hazard Occupancies. 5.3.1 * Ordinary Hazard (Group 1). Ordinary hazard (Group 1) occupancies shall be defined as occupancies or portions of other occupancies where combustibility is low, quantity of combustibles is moderate, stockpiles of combustibles do not 2002 Edition exceed 8 ft (2.4 m), and fires with moderate· rates of heat release are expected. 5.3.2* Ordinary Hazard (Group 2). Ordinary hazard (Group 2) occupancies shall be defined as occupancies or portions of other occupancies where the quantity and combustibility of contents.are moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m), c1-nd fires with moderate to high rates of heat release are expected. 5.4 Extra Hazard Occupancies. 5 .. 4.1 * ExtraHl!,Zard (Group 1). Extra hazard (Group 1) occu- pancies shall be defined as occupancies or portions of other occupancies where the quantity and combustibility of con- tents are ·very high and .dust, lint, or: other materials are preserit, introducing the probability of rapidly developing fires with high rates of heat release but with little or no com- bustible or flammable liquids. 5.4.2* Extra Hazard (Group 2). Extra hazard (Group 2) occu- pancies shall be defined as occupancies or portions of other occupancies with moderate to substantial amounts of flam- mabl~ or combustible liquids or occupancies where shielding qf combustibles is extensive . 5.5* Special Occupancy Hazards. 5.6* Commodity Classification. See Section C.2. 5.6.1 Generitl. 5.6.1.1 * Ciruisification of Commodities. · 5.6.1.1.1 Commodity classification and the corresponding protection requirements shall be determined based on the makeup of individual storage units (i.e., unit load, pallet load). 5.6.1.1.~ When specific test data of commodity classification : by a nationally recognized testing agency are available, the data shall be permitted to be used in determining classifica- tion of commodities. · 5.6.1.2 ¥ixed Commodities. 5.6.1.2,1 Protection requirements shall not be based on the overall commodity mix in a fire area. 5.6.1.2.2 Unless the requirements of 5.6.1.2.3 or 5.6.1.2.4 are met, mixed commodity storage shall be protected by the re- quirements for the highest clas~ified commodity and storage arrangement. 5.6.1.2.3 The protection requirements for the lower com- modity class shall be permitted to be utilized where all of the following are met: (1) Up to 10 pallet loads of a higher hazard commodity, as described in 5.6.3 and 5.6.4, shall be permitted to be present in an area not exceeding 40,000 ft2 (3716 m2). (2) The higher hqzard commodity shall be randomly dis- ·persed with no adjacent loads in any direction (including diagonally). (3) Where the ceiling protection is based on Class I or Class II commodities, the allowable number of pallet loads for Class Nor Group A plastics shall be reduced to five. 5.6.1.2.4 Mixed Commodity Segregation. The protection re- quirements for the lower commodity class shall be permitted to be utilized in the area oflower commodity class, where the higher hazard material is confined to a designated area and r l i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 13-18 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTE!'yfS 3.9.10 Exposed .. Group A Plastic Commodities. Those plas- tics not in packaging or coverings that absorb water qr other- wise appreciably retard the burning·hazard of the commodity. (Paper wrapped or encapsu'Jated, 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, fill 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 ·horizon ta! spaces between tiers of storage. 3.9.14* Pile Stability, Stable Piles. Those arrays where col- lapse, spillage of content, or leaning of stac,ks across flue spaces,is not likely to occur soon after initial fire development. 3.9.15* Pile Stability, Unstable Piles. Those arrays where col- lapse, spillage of conte11ts, or leaning of stacks across flue sp<1ces 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 m) apart vertically and separated by approximate!)' 30ain. (76.2-cm) 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 migbt reach most surfaces available to burn. 3.9.19 Storage Aids. Commodity storage devices, such as pal- lets, dunnage, separators, and skids. 3.9.20 Unit Load. A pallet load or module held together in $Orne manner and normally transported by material handling equipment. ' · 3.10 Rack Storage Definiti9ns. 3.10.l * Aisle Width. The horizontal dimension between the face of the loads in racks under consideration. (See Fig- ure A.3. J 0.1.) 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 fully enclosing the commodity. 3.10.4* Conventional Pallets. A material-handling aid ,de- signed to support a unit load with openings to provide access for material-handling devices. (See Figure A.3.10.4.) 3.1'0;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 face of storage, and are used to oppose renical development of fire on the external face of storage. 3.10.6 Horizontal Barrier. A solid barrier in the horizontal position covering the entire rack, including <!11 flu<;: spqces at certain height increments, to,preventvertical fire spi'ead. 2002 Edition 3.10.7* Longitudinal Flue Space. The space between rows of storage perpendicular to the direction of loading. (See Fzgure 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 machine-con.trolled storage and retrieval systems. 3.10.8.1 Pouble-R,ow Racks. Two single-row racks placed back-to-back having a combined width up to 12 ft (3.7 m), with aisles at least 3.5 ft (LI m) on each side. 3.10.8.2 Movable Racks. Racks on fixed rails or guides. They can be moved back and forth only in a horizontal, two- climensi,ona:l plane. A nioving aisle is created as abutting racks are either 'loaded or unloaded, then moved across the aisle to abut other racks. 3.10.8.3 Multiple-Row Rac,ks. Racks greater than 12 ft (3.7 m) wide or single-or d0uble-row racks separated by aisles less than 3.5 ft (1.1 rn) wide havi'ng an overall width greater than l.2 ft.(3.7-m). 3.10.8.4 Portable Racks. Racks that are not fixed in place. They can be arranged in any number of configurations. 3.10.8:5 Single-Row Racks. Racks that have no longitudinal flue space and that have a width up to 6 ft ( 1.8 m) with aisles at least 3.5 ft (1.1 m) from other storage. 3.i0.9 Slave Pallet. A special pallet captive to a material- handling system. (See Fig-ureA.3.10.4.) 3.10.10 Solid Shelving. Solid shelving is fixed in place, slatted, wire mesh or oth<;:r type of shelves located within racks. The area of a solid shelf is defined by perimeLer aisle or flue space on all four sides. Solie:! shelves ha\fog an area equal to or less than 20 ft~ shall be defined· as open rack5. Shelves of wire mesh, slates, or other materials more than 50 percent open and where the flue spaces are maintained shall be defined as open racks. 3.10.ll Transverse Flue Space. The space between rows ofsto,~ age parallel to the cjirection of loading. (See FigureA.3. 10. 7.J 3.ll Rubber Tire Storage Definitions. 3.11.l Banded Tires. A storage method in which a number of tires are strapped together. 3.11.2 Horizontal Channel. Any uninterrupted space i11 ex- cess of 5 ft (l.5 m) in length between horizontal !avers of stored tires. Such channels can be formed by pallets, sh.eh'ing, racks, or other storage arrangements. 3.11.3 Laced'Tire Storage. Tires stored where the sides of the tires _overlap, creating a woven or laced appearance. [See Figw'f A.3.ll.9(g).J 3.ll.4* Miscellaneous Tire Storage. The storage of rubber tires that is incidental to the main use of the building. StoraO"e areas shall not exceed 2000 ft2 (186 1112). On-tread storaie piles, i·egai;dless of storage method, shall n0t exceed 25 ft (7.6 m) in the direction of the wheel holes. Acceptable storage ~rrangements include. (a) on-floor, on-side storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) high; (b) on-floor, on-tread storage up Lo 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (c) double-row or multirow fixed or portable rack stor- age on-side or on-tread up to 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (cl) single row fixed or portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 12 ft I I i I I' I: 1· I ··1 I I I ,; -~. I i .J I J ~' I I '' '' ' I I I I I I I I D~F!N(TJONS 13-15 3'.3.10 Fire Suppression. Sharply reduci:ng lhe heal release rnte of a fire and prevenling iLS regrowth by means of direcl and ,sufficienl application of water through the fire plume to lhe burning fuel surface. 3.3.11 High-Challenge Fire Hazard. A fire hazard typical of t)1at produced by fires in combustible high-piled storage. 3.3. I 2 High-Piled Storage. Solid-piled, palletized, rack stor- age, bin box, and shelf storage in excess of 12 ft (3.7 m) in height. 3.3.13 Hydraulically Designed System. A calculaled sprin- kier s·ystem in which pipe sizes are selected on a pressure loss basis to provide a prescribed water density, in gallons per minute per square foot (mm/min), or a prescribed minimtim discharge pressure or flow per sprinkler, dislributed with a reasonable degree of uniformity o,ver a specified area. 3.3.14 Limited-Combustible Material. A building construc- tion ,material that does, not comply with lhe definition of non, con1bustible material that, in the form in which it is used, has a polential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu per lb (8141 kj/kg) (see NFPA 359, · Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials), and that complies with eithet of the following, (a) or (b). Materials subject to increase in combl!stibility or flame spl'ead rating beyond the iimits herein established through the effects of age, 1110\sture, or other atmospheric condition shall be considered combustible. (a) Mateiials having a structural, base of noncombustible material, with a surfacing not exceeding a thick- ness or l;f; in. (3.2 mm) lhat has a .flame spread rating not greater than 50. (-b) tvlaterials, in the form and thickness used, other th;m as described in (a), ha,~ng neither a flame spread rating greater than 25 nor e,~dence of continued progressive combustion and ·of such composition that swfaces that would be exposed by mt- ting tJ1rough the material on any plane would have neither a flame spread· rating greater lhan. 25 nor eviderice of continued progressive combustion. · 3.3.15* Miscellaneous Storage. Storage 'that does not exceed 1.2 ft (3.66 m) in height and is incidental to another occi.1- pancy use group. Such storage shall not constitute more than 10 percent of the building area or 4000 ft~ (37~ m'2) of the sprinkle1,ed area, whichever is greater. Such storage shall not exceed 1000 ft2 (93 rn 2) in one pile or area, and each such pile or area shall be separated from other storage areas by at lec1st 25 ft (7.62 m). ~.3.16 Noncombustible Material. A material that, in Jhe form in which it is used and und·er the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flam- mable vapors when subjected to fire or hea~. Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Nlethod for Beluiv- ior of Malerials in a Veitical Tube Furnace at 750°G, shall be con- . sidered noncombustible materials. 3.3.17 Pipe Schedule System. A spdnkler system: in which the pipe sizing is selected from a schedule that is determined by the occupancy classification and in which a given number 6f sprinklers are allowed to be supplied from specific sizes of pipe. 3.3.18* Reinforced Plastic Pallet, A plastic pallet incorporat- ing a secondary reinforcing material (such as steel or.fiber- glass) within the pallet. 3,3.19 Shop-Welded. As used in this standard, sho/J in the lerm shop-welded means either (1) a sprinkler contractor's or fabricator's premise or (2) an area specilicalk de~igned or autho1'ized for welding, such as a clelachecl outside location, maintenance shop, or other area (either temporar~ or perma- nent) of noncombustible or fire-resisti\·e construction free of combustible and flammable contents and suitabh· segregated from.adjacent areas. 3.3.20 Small Rooms. A room of light hazard occupancy clas- sificati0n having unobstructed construction and f1oor areas not exceeding 800 ft2 (74.3 m2) that are enclosed b:· "·alls and a ceiling. Openings to the adjoining space are permilled if the minimum lintel depth is 8 in. (203 mm) from the ceding. 3.3.21 * Sprinkler System. For fire protection purposes. an integrated system of underground and o,·erheacl piping de- signed in accordance with fire protection engineering stan- dards. The installation includes one or more automatic water supplies. The portion of the sprinkler system abo\'egrouncl is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping in- stalled in a building, structure, or area, generall:· m erhead. and, to which sprinklers arc atlachecl in a s~·stemalic pattern. The valve conlrolling each system riser is located in the s:·stem riser or its supply piping. Each sprinkler svstem riser includes a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and dis- charges water over the fire area. · 3.3.22 System Working Pressure. The maxim uni anticipated static ('nonf1owing) or Oo\\'ing pressure applied to sprinkler system componenLS exclusi\'e of surge pressures. 3.3.23 Thermal Barrier. A material that will limit the m·cragc temperature rise of the unexposed surface to not more than 250°F (12J 0C) after 15 minutes or lire exposure. which com- plies with the standard time-lemperature cur\'e of 1\'FPA 251, Standard i'vfethods of 7t1sls of Fin' End11ra11re of Building r:0111/rur- lion and Maleiials. 3.4 Sprinkler System Type Definitions. 3.4.1 Antifreeze Sprinkler System. A "·et pipe sprinkler sys- tem-emplo}~ng automatic sprinklers that are attached to a pip- ing, system that contains an antifreeze solution and that are connected to a water suppl)'· The antifreeze solution is dis- charged, followed by water, immec\iatcl:· upon operation of' sprinklers opened by heat from a £ire. 3.4.2 Circulating Closed-Loop Sprinkler System. r\ wel pipe sprinkler system having non-fire protection connections to automatic sprinkler systems in a closecl-loop piping arrange- ment for the purpose of utilizing sprinkler piping to conduct water for heating or cooling, where water is not remo,·ecl or used from the system but only circulalecl through the piping system. 3.4.3 Combined Dry Pipe-Preaction Sprinkler System. ,,\ sprinkler system employing automatic sprinl,Jers attached to a piping system containing air under pressure with a supple- mental detection system installed in the same areas as the spi-inklers. Operation of the detection system actuates trip- ping devices that open dry pipe vah'es simultaneously and without loss of air pressure in the system. Operation of the detection system also opens listed air exhaust \·ah·es al the encl of the feed main, which usually precedes the opening of spdn- klers. The deleclion syslem also serves as an automatic fire alarm system. 3.4.4 Deluge Sprinkler System. A sprinkler system employ- ing open sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is 2002 Edition '·?;(i1; 1, .. -.n> t:\J 1,,:-;:\. I':' /ft ' .. ,:~:.;t 1/j '' t·,r-""' ~ ' ;~ ·. Group A (See Note)' I STORAGE Plastics • Group B Class IV .I Group C Class Ill Expanded Nonexpanded I Free-flowing Class IV Cartoned .~ Stable Unstable Table 12.2.3.1.6 Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column E Column D Exposed I I Unstable Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column A Unstable Solid Unit Load Stable Table 12.2.3.1,6 Column B Table 12.2.3.1.6 Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column 'C Column A Stable Cartoned Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column C Note: Carton·s that contain Group A plastic material shall ·be permitted to be treated as Cla.ss IV commodities under the following conditions; (a) There shall be multiple layers-of corrugation or equivalent outer material that would significantly delay fire involvement of'the Group A plastic (b)· The amount and arrangement of Group Aplastic m_aterial within an ordinary carton would not be expected ·to significantly increase the fire hazard FIGURE 12.2.3.1.1 Decision Tree. Exposed Table 12.2.3.1.6 Column E 13-113 Design Densities for Palletized, Solid Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Plastic and Rubber Commodities Storage Density Height Roof/Ceiling Height A B C 'ft m ft m gpm/ft2 mm/min gpm/ft~ mm/min gpm/ft2• mm/min gpm/ft2 :,;5 1.52 up to 25 up·tO 7.62 Curve 3 Curve 3 Curve 3 Cu1ve 3 Curve 3· Curve 3 up to 15 up to 4.57 0.2 8.2 Curve-5 Curve 5 0.3 12.2 ::; 12 3.66 >15 lo 20 >4.57 to 6.1 0.3 12.2 0.6 24.5 0.5 20.4 >20 to 32 >6.1 to 9.75 0.4 16.3 0.8 32.6 0.6 24.5 up to 20 up to 6.1 0.25 10.2 0.5 20.4 0.4 16.3 15 4,5 >20 to 25 >6.1 to 7.62 0.4 i6.3 0.8 32.6 0.6 24.5 >25 to 35 >7,62 to 0.45 18.3 0.9 36.7 0.7 28.5 10.67 up to 25 up to 7.62 0.3 12.2 0.6 .24.5 0.45 18.3 · 20 6.1 >25 to 30 · >7.62 to 9.14 OA5 18.3 0.9 36.7 0.7 28.5 >30 to 35 >9.14 to 0.6 24.5 1.2 48.9 0.85 34.6 10.67 up to 30 ' up to 9.14 0.4 16.3 0.75 30.6 0.55 22.4 25 7.62 >30 to 35 >9.14to 0.6 '24.5 1.2 48.9 0.85 34.6 10.67 1. Minimum clearance betwc;en sprinkler deflector and top of storage shall be maintained as required. · 2. Column designations correspond to the configuration of plastics storage as follows: A: (1) Nonexpanded, unstable (2) Nonexpanded, stable, solid unit load B: Expanded, exposed, stable C: (1) Expanded, exposed, unstable (2) Nonexpanded; stable, cartoned D: Expanded, cartoned, unstable E: (1) Expanded, cartoned, stable (2) Nonexpanded, stable,. exposed 3. Curve 3=Density requi.red by Figure 12.1.lOfor Curve 3 Cu1ve 4 = Density required by Figure 12.1.10 for Cun,e 4 Curve 5 = Density required by Figure 12.1.10 for Cun,e 5 4. Hose streams and durations shall be as follows: ::;;5-ft 2.50 gpm and·90 minutes; >5 ft to ::;;20 ft 500 gpm and 12o·minutes, >20 ft to ::;;25 ft 500 gpm and 150 minutes. Curve 3 Curve 4 Curve 5 0.45 0.3 0.45 0.55 0.35 0.55 0.7 0.45 0.7 D E mm/min gpm/ft2 mm/min Cm~,e 3 Cun•e 3 Cun·e 3 Curve 4 Cun·e 5 Cun·e 5 Cmve5 Curve 5 Cun•e 5 18.3 0.i 28.5 12.2 0.45 18.3 18.3 0.7 28.5 22.4 0.85 84.6 14.3 0.55 22.4 22.4 0.85 34.6 28.5 1.1 44.8 18.3 0.i 28.5 28.5 1.1 44.8 2002 Edition I STORAGE 13-1 I I 12.2.2.2.2.4 For large drop sprinklers, (he design.area shall be a reclangula1·are,1 having a dimension parallel to the branch lines at least 1.2 times the square root of the area protected by the number of sprinklers to be included in the design area. Any frac- tional-spdnkler shall be included in the design area. 1.2.2.2.2.2 .. 5 Hose stream demand and water suppl}' duration requirements shall be in accordance with Table 12.2.2.2.1 (a) and Table 12.2.2.2.1 (b). I 2.~.2.2.2',6 Preaction Systems. (A) For the purpose of using Table 12.2.2.2.1 (a) anc\ Table l 2.2.2.2.1 (b), preaction systems shall be classified as dry pipe systems. (B) \Vhere it can be demonstrated that the detection system acth·ating the preaction system will cause water to be at the spdnklers when they operate, preaction systems shall be p.er- mitted to be treated as wet pi'pe systems. 12,2.2.2,2. 7 The nominal-diameter of branch line pipes (in- clliding riser nipples) shall meet the following: ( l) Shall not be not less than 11/.i in. (32 111111J nor greater than 2 in. (5 I mm). (2) Starter pieces shall be permitted to be 2½ in. (64 mm). (3) \",'here branch lines are larger than 2 in. (51 111111), the sprinkler shall be supplied· by a riser nipple to elevate the sprinkler 13 in. (330 mm) for 2½-in. (64-mm) pipe and 15 in. (380 111111) 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 l2 in. (305 111111). 12.2.·2.2.2.8 Buiiding steel shall not require special protec- tion where Table 12.2.2.2. l (a) and Table 12.2.2.2.1 (b) are ap- plied as appropriate for the storage configuration. I 2.2.2.3 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers for Palletized or Solid Piled Storage of Class I through IV Commodities. 12.2.2.3. I Protection of palletized and solid pile storage of Classes I· through IV shall be in accordance with Table 12.2.2.3.1, 12.2.2.3.2 ESFR sprinkler S}'Stems shall be designed such that the minimu1n operating pressure is not less than that indi- cated in Table 12.2.2.3.1 commodity, storage height, and building height involved. 12,2.2,3.3 The design area shall consist of the most hydrauli- cally demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprin- klers 011 each ofth1:ee branch lines. The design shall include a minimum of960 ft2 (89 m2). 12.2.2.3.4 Where ESFR spririklers are installed above and be- low obstructions, the discharge for up .to t\.m sprinklers for one of the levels shall be included with those of the other level in the hydraulic calculations. 12.2.-2,4 Special Design for Palletized, Solid Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Class J through IV Commodities . .Bin box and shelf storage that is 0ver 12 ft (3.7 m) but not in excess of the height limits of 12.2.2.1 and that is provided with walkways at vertical intervals of not over 12 ft (3.7 m) shall be protected with automatic sprinklers under the walkway.(s). Protection shall be as follows: (I) Ceiling design density shall be based on the total height of storage within the building. (2) Automalic sprinklers under walkways shall be designed to maintain a minimum discharge pressure of 15 psi ( I bar) for tlie most hydraulically demanding six sprinklers on each level. Walkway sprinkler demand shall not be re· quired to be added to the ceiling sprinkler demand. Sprinklers under walkways shall not be spaced more than 8 ft (2.4 m) apart horizontally. 12.2.3 Protection Criteria for Palletized, Solid Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Plastic and Rubber Commodities. 12.2.3.1 * Control Mode Density-Area Sprinkler Protection Criteria for Palletized, Solid Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Plastic and Rubber Commodities. l~t2.3.l.1* Plastics stored up to 25 ft (7.62 m) in height pro- tected by spray sprinklers shall be in accordance ll'ith 12.2.3. I. · The decision· tree shown in Figure 12.2.3. I .1 shall be used to determine the protection in each specific situation. 12.2.3.1.2* Factors affecting protection requirements such as closed/open array, clearance between storage and sprin- klers, and stable/unstable piles shall be applicable only to . storage of Group A plastics. This decision tree also shall be used to determine protection for commod'ities that are not wholly Group A plastics but contain such quantitie, and ar- rangements of the same that they are deemed more hazard- ous than Class IV commodities. 12.2.3.1.3 Group B plastics and free-flowing Group A plastics shall be protected in the same manner as a Class f\' commocl- i(y. See 12.2.2 for protection of these storage commoditie~ with spray sprinklers. 12.2.3.1.4 Group C plastics shall be protected in the same -manner as a Class HI commodity. See 12.2.2 for protection of these storage commodities with spray sprinklers. 12.2.3.1.5* Storage Conditions. 12.2,3. 1.5.1 The design of the sprinkler system shall be based on_ those conditions that routinely or periodically exist in a building that create the greatest water demand. These condi- tions include the following: · (1) Pile height (2) Clearance (3) Pile stability (4) Array 12.2.3.1.5.2 Where the distance between roof/ceiling height and top-of storage exceeds 20 ft (6.1 m), protection shall be pro- \~decl for the storage height that would result in a 20-ft (6.1-m) distance between the roof/ceiling height and top of storage. 12.2.3.i.6* Design areas and densities for the appropriate storage configuration shall be selected from Table 12.2.3.1.6. The columns A, B, C, D, and E correspond to the protection required by the decision tree shown in Figure 12.2.3.1.1. 12.2.3.1.7 For Table 12.2.3.1.6 the design area~ shall be as follows: (1) The area shall be a minimum of2500 ft2 (232 m2). (2) Where Table 12.2.3.l.6 allows densities and areas to be selected in, accordance with Figure 12. l. l 0, Cu1Ye 3, any density-area from Curve 3 shall be permitted. (3) For closed arrays, the area shall be permitted to be re· cl uced to 2000 ft2 ( 186 m 2). 2002 Edition I I I I I I STORAGE 13-105 12.1,9.2.2_ Plastic pallets where stored indoors shall be pro- tected as follows: (1) Where stored in cutoff rooms the following shall apply: (a) The cutoff rooms shall have at least one exterior wall. (b) The plastic pallet storage shall be separated from the remainder of the building by 3 hour-rated fire walls. ("c) Sprinkler protection by one of the following: i. The storage shall be protected by spri:nklers de- signed to deliver 0.6 gpm/ft2 (24.5 mm/rriin) for the entire room or by high-expansion foam and sprinklers as indicated in 12.1.11. ii. K-14 ESFR upright sprinklers when the storage is on floor and the system is designed to supply all spripklers in the room at 50 psi (3.4 bar) for a mc1?Umum of 30 ft (9.1 m) ceiling or 75 psi (5.2 bar) for a maximum 35 ft (10.7 m) ceiling. (cl) The storage shall be piled no higher than 12 ft (3.7 m). (e) Any steel columns shall be protected by 1-ho~r fire- proofing or a sidewall sprinkler directed to one side of the column at the top or at the 1(5-ft. ( 4.6-m) level, whichever is lower. Flow frnm these sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from the.sprinkler system demand for hydraulic calc~lations. (2) Where stored without cutoffs from other storage the fol- lowing shall apply: (a) Plastic pallet storage shall be piled no higher than 4 ft (1.2 m). (b) Sprinkler protection shall employ high temperature- rated sprinklers. ( c) Each·pallet pile ofno more than two stacks shall be sepa- rated from other pallet piles by at least 8 ft (2.4 m) of clear space or 25 ft (7.6 m) of stored commodity. 12.1.9,2.3 Idle plastic pallets shall only be stored in racks where protected in accordance with the requirements ofTable 12.1.9.2.1. 12.1.10 Miscellaneous Storage and Storage of Class I through IV up to 12 ft in Height. 12.1.10.1 Discharge Criteria. 12;1.10.1.1 For protection of miscellaneous storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) in height of Group A plastic, rubber tires, rolled paper, and storage of idle pallets up to 6 ft (1.4 m) in height, the discharge criteria in Table 12.1.10.1.1 and Figure 12.1.10 shall apply. I Table 12.1.9.2.1 ESFR Protection of Indoor St9rage of Idle Plastic Pallets Type of Spri.Iikler Location of (OrientatioI).) Storage On floor or ESFR (pendent) rack without solid sl).elves 2.0 5000 4.1 6.1 [ C: 0 ~ 4000 Q) g. Q): ~ 3000 ·g_ en q (ll ~ <( 2500 2000 1 I\ --~o---;__ %-_,_ :: ..---........ --ti) _.,_ 1--~~\: ~ I·\ <, 1500 0:05 0.10 1 I\ o-'------~" '-2_ ,_,_ ... ti) -,_..._ '-'-\ t-' _.__ . \I ~ I\ 0.15 Maximum Maxun~ Ceiling/ Roof Noniimu Storage Heigl;tt Height K-Factor ft m 25 7.6 14.0 25 7.6 35 10.7 25 7.6 16.8 25 7.6 35 !0,7 ,, .Density (mm/min) 8.1 10 2 12 2 I'\. I'\. 1· I'\, l'I. I 'I.. ' ·' " " I'\,~ ' ·'1, . . ' (9 ' ... 0 '" '\. ~, "" ,.;, '-\ 1 ' ' - 0.20 0.25 0.30 Density (gpm/ft2) ft 30 32 40 30 32 40 14 3 IV " O~.l'I. "h m 9.1 9.8 12.2 9.1 9.8 12.2 16.3 465 372 OJ' g C: 0 ~ Q) C. 0 (9 ,$'' t'li'-1--cii 279 :;2 " 0.35 l'I, 232 186 139 0.40 C: ·g_ en o· (ll ~ <( FIGURE 12.1.1'0 Miscellaneous Storage and Commodity Classes I through IV Storage 12ft (3.7 m) or Less½ Height-Design Curves (see Table 12.1.1'0.1.1). Minimwn . Operating Hose Stream Water Pressure Demand Supply Duration psi bar gpm L/min (hours) 50 3.4 60 4.1 75 5.2 250 946 1 35 2.4 42 2.9 52 3.6 2002 Edition