HomeMy WebLinkAbout2271 COSMOS CT; ; CB071304; Permit06-11-2007
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Av Carlsbad, CA 92008
Commercial/Industrial Permit Permit No
Building Inspection Request Line (760) 602-2725
CB071304
Job Address
Permit Type
Parcel No
Valuation
Occupancy Group
Project Title
Applicant
ANITA THORNTON
STE3
12600STOWEDR
POWAY CA 92064
858 486 6920
2271 COSMOS CT CBAD
Tl Sub Type
2130504100 Lot#
$30 327 00 Construction Type
Reference #
RESPIRONICS- INSTALL PALLET
RACK SYSTEM
INDUST
0
NEW
Status
Applied
Entered By
Plan Approved
Issued
Inspect Area
Plan Check#
ISSUED
05/09/2007
LSM
06/11/2007
06/11/2007
Owner
KOCH INVESTMENTS L P
12 CHURCHILL LN
RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270
Building Permit
Add'l Building Permit Fee
Plan Check
Add'l 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
$248 55 Meter Size
$0 00 Add'l Reel Water Con Fee
$161 56 Meter Fee
$0 00 SDCWA Fee
$0 00 CFD Payoff Fee
$637 PFF (3105540)
$0 00 PFF (4305540)
$0 00 License Tax (3104193)
$000 License Tax (4304193)
$000 Traffic Impact Fee (3105541)
$0 00 Traffic I mpact Fee (4305541)
$0 00 PLUMBING TOTAL
$0 00 ELECTRICAL TOTAL
$0 00 MECHANICAL TOTAL
$0 00 Master Drainage Fee
Sewer Fee
$0 00 Redev Parking Fee
$0 00 Additional Fees
HMP Fee
TOTAL PERMIT FEES
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000
$000??
$41648
Total Fees $416 48 Total Payments To Date $41648 Balance Due
—ELDING PLANS
IN STORAGE
ATTACHED
$000
Inspector JLA FINAL APPROVAL
Date 7 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/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise expired
PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PLAN CHECK NO
EST VAL H'fo
Plan Ck Deposit
Validated By
Date
/
PROJECT INFORMATION .
Address (include Bldg/Suite *
Legal Description
Business Name (at this address)
Lot No Subdivision Name/Number
p
Unit No Phase No Total # of units
Assessor's Parcel #
Description of Work
IfTcoi
in 01 worn ou r i ^ \j »
Iftfrtw M*J{ f*frp JfWj&L
iNTACT PERSON (if different from applicant") ., ',-;: . -
Name Address State/Zip Telephone #Fax#
AddressName
IS~~ CONTRACTOR COMPANY NAMJT
City State/Zip Telephone #
I
(Sec 7031 5 Business and Professions Code Any City or County which requires a permit to construct alter improve demolish or repair any structure pnor to its issuance
also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor s License Law [Chapter 9 commending with
Section 7000 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code] or that he is exempt therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption Any violation of Section 7031 5
any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollarsMiortef iMfrtfrfiyi JfoOiiAflr.iA,
Name
State License #.
iddress
License Class
City State/Zip
City Business License #
Designer Name
State Lcense*.
Address City State/Zip Telephone #
0 /i A) "7
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
19"- I have and will maintain worker s compensation as required by Section 3700 of the labor Code for the performance of the work for which/this permit is issued My
workers compensation insurance earner and policy number are A A^iA. ^J^vOf^
Insurance Company j Ls I ^" Policy No /-"I S'\^ (sv^* y^ Expiration Date_
(THIS SECTION NEED NOT BE COMPLETED IF THE PERMIT IS FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS [$100] OR LESS) I /
D CERTIFICAJ&OF EXEMPTION I certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to
become subject tB the Workers Compensation Laws of California
WARNING Failure to secure womers compensation coverage is unlawful and shall subject an employer to cnmmal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand
, dollars($100 000) in adflriaetytcTtbarqo^ofrcomiM^aation damages are provided for in Section 3706 of the
^SIGNATURE!V BCMtDER DECLARATION
oyer to cnminal penalties and civil fines up to
he Labor Code interest and attorney's feep
DATE (0 fli"'^~I hereby affirm that I am exempUrtm the Contractor's License Law for the following reason
D I 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
Business 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
completion the owner builder will have the burden of proving that he did not build or improve for the purpose of sale)
D I as owner of the property am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec 7044 Business and Professions Code The Contractors
License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon and contracts for such projects with contractors) licensed pursuant to the Contractors
License Law)
D I am exempt under Section Business and Professions Code for this reason
1 I personally plan to provide the major labor and materials for construction of the proposed property improvement DYES O NO
2 I (have/have not) signed an application for a building permit for the proposed work
3 I have contracted with the following person (firm) to provide the proposed construction (include name / address / phone number / contractors license number)
4 I plan to provide portions of the work but I have hired the following person to coordinate supervise and provide the major work (include name / address / phone number /
/ontractors license number) .
5 I will provide some of the work bu ye 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. APPLICATION
CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008
Page 2 of 2
[COMPLETETHIS SECfJOFTFOR NON-RESiBENfTALBUiL^G PERMITS ONLY~
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? D YES JST NO »x
Is the applicant or future building occupant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or air quality management district? D YES gLNO
Is the facility to be constructed within 1 000 feet of the outer boundary of a school site? D YES yjf-tiO
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
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)
LENDERS NAME _ LENDER S ADDRESS
19: APPUCTNT^rRTIFlCATION '•-'•_ HI ' ~ "~ ~ .•'"..'. . ".
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 ANY WAY 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 stones in height
EXPIRATION Every permit issued by ttte 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|
the work is commenced for a period of/80
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE
lys froiji the date of such permit or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after
n 106 4 4 Uniform Building Code)
DATE
WHITE File YELLOW Applicant PINK Finance
City of Carlsbad Bldg Inspection Request
For 07/24/2007
Permit* CB071304
Title RESPIRONICS- INSTALL PALLET
Description RACK SYSTEM
Inspector Assignment
2271 COSMOS CT
Lot
Type Tl
Job Address
Suite
Location
OWNER KOCH INVESTMENTS L P
Owner KOCH INVESTMENTS L P
Sub Type INDUST
Remarks -after 4pm please—7-
Total Time
CD Description
19 Final Structural
Act Comments
Phone 8584866920
Inspector
Requested By ANITA
Entered By CHRISTINE
Comments/Notices/Holds
Date
Associated PCRs/CVs Original PC#
PCR00197 ISSUED RESPIRONICS REVISE DRAFT STOPS
PCR01063 ISSUED RliSPRIRONICS VARIOUS REVS
PCR01071 ISSUED RESPIRONICS RFV POWER DISTRIB
Inspection History
Description Act Insp Comments
EsGii Corporation
In <fartnersnip with government for Quitting Safety
DATE 6/6/O7 O. APPLICANT
JURISDICTION City of Carlsbad nTTCSNREVIEWER
Q FILE
PLAN CHECK NO 071304 SET II
PROJECT ADDRESS 2271 Cosmo Ct.
PROJECT NAME Storage Racks for Pespironics
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 resubmitted 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 )
Mail Telephone Fax In Person
X] REMARKS 1 Fire department approval is required 2 City to field verify that the path of travel
from the handicapped parking space to toerack area and the bathrooms serving the rack area
comply with all the current disabled access requirements
By David Yao / Enclosures
Esgil Corporation
D GA D MB D EJ D PC 5/30
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 * San Diego, California 92123 + (858)560-1468 + Fax (858) 560-1576
EsGil Corporation
In Partnership with government for <BuiCding Safety
DATE 5/23/07
JURISDICTION City of Carlsbad O~PLANTREVIEWER
a FILE
PLAN CHECK NO O71304 SET I
PROJECT ADDRESS 2271 Cosmo Ct
PROJECT NAME Storage Racks for Pespiromcs
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 resubmitted 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
XJ The applicant's copy of the check list has been sent to
Anita Thornton
Esgil Corporation staff did not advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed
X3 Esgil Corporation staff did advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed
Person contacted /Anrta Thornton Telephone # 858-486-6920
Date contacted-^^/0^(by^&3) Fax #
Mail Telephone!/^ Fax. /fn Person
" ^/-
REMARKS / l/fa)
By David Yao Enclosures
Esgil Corporation
D GA D MB D EJ D PC 5/14
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 * San Diego, California 92123 * (858)560-1468 * Fax (858) 560-1576
City of Carlsbad O713O4
5/23/O7
GENERAL PLAN CORRECTION LIST
JURISDICTION City of Carlsbad
PROJECT ADDRESS 2271 Cosmo Ct
DATE PLAN RECEIVED BY
ESGIL CORPORATION 5/14
REVIEWED BY David Yao
PLAN CHECK NO 071304
DATE REVIEW COMPLETED
5/23/O7
FOREWORD (PLEASE READ)
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 corrections
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 and submit two new complete sets of prints to
ESGIL CORPORATION
• To facilitate recheckmg, 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?
Yes a No
City of Carlsbad O713O4
5/23/07
1 Provide a statement on the Title Sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with
Title 24
2 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
3 City to field verify that the path of travel from the handicapped parking space to the rack
area and the bathrooms serving the rack area comply with all the current disabled access
requirements Title 24, Part 2
4 Obtain Fire Department approval for groups F, M and S occupancy storage per UBC
Sections 306 8, 309 8 and 311 8
5 Indicate the clearance from the new racks to the existing building walls and building
columns
6 What is the detail tunnel bay? The same as "A" rack?
Recheck the "pallet" racks as follows
7 Recheck the lateral analysis for double the seismic loads The loads may only be
reduced by one half for double-row racks The plans show some single-row racks
Section 2237 5 2 THERE MUST BE FOUR COLUMNS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ALL
COLUMN LINES
8 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
9 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)
10 The jurisdiction has contracted with Esgil Corporation located at 9320 Chesapeake Drive,
Suite 208, San Diego, California 92123, telephone number of 858/560-1468, to perform
the plan review for your project If you have any questions regarding these plan review
items, please contact David Yao at Esgil Corporation Thank you
City of Carlsbad 0713O4
5/23/07
VALUATION AND PLAN CHECK FEE
JURISDICTION City of Carlsbad PLAN CHECK NO O71304
PREPARED BY David Yao DATE 5/23/07
BUILDING ADDRESS 2271 Cosmo Ct
BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING
PORTION
storage racks
Air Conditioning
Fire Sprinklers
TOTAL VALUE
Jurisdiction Code
AREA [I Valuation
(Sq Ft) Multiplier
20000
cb
1 11
By Ordinance
Reg
Mod
VALUE ($)
22,200
22,200
Bldg Permit Fee by Ordinance
Plan Check Fee by Ordinance
Type of Review
U Repetitive Fee
"~r^l Repeats
Complete Review
D Other
r~I Hourly
Structural Only
Hour*
Esgil Plan Review Fee
Comments
$199 79|
$12986
$111 88
Sheet 1 of 1
macvalue doc
PLANNING/ENGINEERING APPROVALS
PERMIT NUMBER CB O-"7-^ / <3O *V DATES-9-3-
ADDI
RESIDENTIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENT
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION MINOR
« $10.000.00)
PLAZA CAMINO REAL
CARLSBAD COMPANY STORES
VILLAGE FAIRE
COMPLETE OFFICE BUILDING
OTHER
PLANNER DATES "" °\
ENGINEER
C \J>
DATE
Carlsbad Fire Department COPY
Plan Review Requirements Category TI, INDUST
Date of Report 05-16-2007
Name
Address
Permit # CB071304
Job Name RESPIRONICS- INSTALL PALLET
Job Address 2271 COSMOS CT CHAD
T TVT f~* f\ 1% /I T>¥ 17 TT F7 **««»you have submitted for review is incomplete At this time, this office cannot
adequately conduct a review to determine compliance with the applicable codes and/or standards Please review
carefully all comments attached Please resubmit the necessary plans and/or specifications, with changes "clouded",
to this office for review and approval
Conditions
Cond CON0002081
[MET]
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMIT
THIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION AND REQUIRED TEST, NOTATIONS HEREON,
CONDITIONS IN
CORRESPONDENCE AND CONFORMANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
THIS APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE HELD TO PERMIT OR APPROVE THE VIOLATION OF ANY LAW
Entry 05/16/2007 By GR Action AP
BV G OHANIAN
DATE' 5~ 73 °i
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 WEST BROADWAY #204
GLENDALE, CA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO
JOB NO
TO
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING
412 WE$T BROADWAY, SUITE #204
GLENDALE, CA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 1
JOB NO RD-12015
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS OF STORAGE
RACKS FOR:
RESPIRONICS
2271 COSMOS Ct
CARLSBAD, CA
PER CBC 2001 EDITION
STORAGE RACKS CAPACITY
2500 # / LEVEL TYPE 'A'
3000 # / LEVEL TYPE 'B'
CALCS 1 THRU 4
DRAWINGS RD-12015
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 WEgT BROADWAY, $UITE #204
(JLENDALE, (JA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 2
JOB NO RD-12015
"^-•E
96"42"42"42
RACK 'B'SIDE VIEW
BEAM
M= 9
_ 20"K_~-
_ SxWxL3 _
oc85
96 _
SEISMIC DESIGN
3000 #/ LEVEL+25% IMPACT
LOAD 1700 #/ BEAM
, = 1 84
•_ _ | y J j( 85
t=007 F=
x W CBC 2001 SEC 2222
WORKING
STRESS
MOM CONN
BRACED
_
R=5 6
R=4 4
Ca= 44
W=D L H-L L
LOAD PER COLUMN
LONGIT SEISMIC
P=
COL
=6K RACK 'B'
v _ 2 5x 44x6 1 _ QC K
VLONGIT 5 6X1 4
v _ 2 5x 44x6 1 _1 K4 4x1 4 ~ '
18'
13'
08K
43'
8 K
04K 17 K
19
96"
RACK 'A'
p- 5x2 5K_
COL
42
SIDE VIEW
2500 #/LEVEL RACK 'A'
v _ 2 5x 44x3 8 - 53 K
LONGIT 5 6x1 4
Mcol= 53x78/2=20 K
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 WE$T BROADWAY, (SUITE #204
GjLENDALE, OA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 3
JOB NO RD-12015
COLUMN ANALYSIS
3"
X —— — X
Fy=50KSI
A= 8
ry=1 2
COMBINED STRESS RATIO
£_ M__ 3_8 20_ _ 1 2 < ,,
Pa Max" 1° 24 ~
P_ .iM - 6J. j. ii_ -1 0^1 •?*n'u -~ -<C * *) A ~"i^^.lOO
J<] _78x1 7_
rx ~ 1 2 ~
ry 1 1
Max=Sx Fb=24"K
r__ 7T XE _ 04
CKJ^2~V Tv-1
P — F YA— 1 Q Krn_rn XA_ iy
P — -P-H_ — 1 0 K
fa- 1 92 -1U
6 1 K 19 "K
BASE PLATE
ANCH TENSION =-1^%!^!= 12 K
6
ANCHOR SHEAR = -1= 5 K
(2)-1/2"0 HILTI KWIK BOLT 3 ANCHORS
ESR-1385 OR APPROVED EQUAL DESIGNED FOR
1/2 STRESS (NO SPECIAL INSPECTION REQ'D)
oi XBi
8"x5"x3/8"
BASE PLATE
RACK COLUMNS DESIGNED SUCH THAT IF THE FRONT COL
IS DAMAGED THE REAR COL HAS EXTRA CAPACITY TO SUPPORT
THE FULL LOAD OF THAT BAY, (SEC 2222-5)
MOMENT AT BEAM CONNECTION
7/1 6"0 RIVET
A _ 1 Fy = 79 KSI
Va = 1x79x 4= 3K
Ma =6Kx4"x1 33=32"K
CONN
Ma =3Kx4"x1 33 = 16"K
CONN
17 "K
4 PIN CONN
1st LEVEL
3 PIN CONN
UPPER LEVELS
18 --
1
M
ffi
ffl
&
®
®
®
&
ffi
n 18"K
19"K
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 WE$T BROADWAY, $UITE #204
(JLENDALE, CA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 4
JOB NO RD-12015
OVERTURNING
MOT= 1Kx2x192"x 5x1 15 =225"K
MR = 6 1 Kx42" = 256"K
NO UPLIFT
TOP LEVEL LOADING
MQT= 23Kx2x192"=93"K
MR = 1 9Kx42"=80"K
LOAD TO DIAGONAL
P = 1Kx2x-52_ =25K
42
FY=50KSI
A= 31
rx=48
0= 74
L= 52"
FQ = 123
Pa = 3 8 K
KSI
BOTH TYP\
CHECK WELDS
1/8" WELD 1 5" LONG EACH SIDE (3" TOTAL)
3x 125x 707x70x 3 = 5 7K
/1/8|/1 5>,
V2 ' f
t= 07"
P\.
V\ 5"
a
a
CHECK SLAB 6100#
61x144=878
878=29"
M =
S=i;
2344
50
xlOOOx -i- x12=2344 '#
=50
= 47<1 6V 2000 =72
5" CONCRETE SLAB
2500 PSI CONC
1000 PSF SOIL
^ "* 'I"
29
<
'a
. 7" } 7 5"
, 145"
»
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING} CO
412 WE$T BROADWAY, $UITE #204
GLENDALE, CA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 1
JOB NO RD-12015
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS OF STORAGE
RACKS FOR:
RESPIRONICS
2271 COSMOS Ct
CARLSBAD, CA
PER CBC 2OO1 EDITION
STORAGE RACKS CAPACITY
3000 # / LEVEL
CALCS 1 THRU 4
?
DRAWINGS RD-12015
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 VEST BROADWAY, $UITE #204GLENDALE, dA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 2
JOB NO RD-12015
96
RACK 'ft1
42 42
SIDE VIEW
42
BEAM
M= -^
96 _
SEISMIC DESIGN
V= 2R5X1C4X| x W
WORKING
_ STRESS
3000 #/ LEVEL+25% IMPACT
LOAD 1700 #/ BEAM
lx = 1 84
t=007
X J*Sx=85
=KS(FY=50
CBC 2001 SEC 2222
MOM CONN
BRACED
R=5 6
R=4 4
Ca= 44
W=D L+LL
LOAD PER COLUMN
P= 4*3^ =6 K RACK 'A'
LONGIT SEISMIC
v _ 2 5x 44x3 1 _ AT.*-VLONGIT 5 6x1 4 ~
v _ 2 5x 44x6 1 _ 1 K
TRANS 4 4x1 4
18K
13'
08'
04 K
43'10
96
RACK 'A'
42"
SIDE VIEW
p= 3x3_K=45K RACK 'B-
_ 33 K
Mcol= 33x88/2=148 K
v _ 2 5x 44x2 4
LONGIT 5 6x1 4
BY G OHANIAN
DATE 4-10-07
SUBJECT
RACK DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO
412 WE$T BROADWAY, |9UITE #204
GfLENDALE, CA 91204
TEL (818)240-3810 FAX (818)240-3813
SHEET NO 3
JOB NO RD-12015
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GlLENDALE, CA 91204
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RESPIRONICS
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE
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DISCLAIMER
This report is the property of Klausbruckner & Associates and was prepared exclusively for use by
RESP1RONICS for the high-piled storage & occupancy conditions described in this report The conditions
and operations addressed herein are based on information provided by RESPIRONICS Discrepancies
between the information presented herein and actual conditions and conditions presented on plans are the
sole responsibility of RESPIRONICS Verification of compliance with the Code requirements and
provisions addressed herein is outside the scope of this report Copies of this report retained by
RESPIRONICS shall be utilized only by RESPIRONICS for the high-piled storage and occupancy
conditions and the 2001 California Fire and Building Code conditions and requirements addressed in this
report
This report shall not be used for the purpose of construction for this project or any other project or for any
other purpose
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• 1 1 HIGH-PILED STORAGE ANALYSIS 1
2 INTRODUCTION 3
1 3 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, OCCUPANCY & DESIGN 4
4 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS 5
• 4 1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 5
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4 2 ALARM/MONITORING
1 43 BUILDING Access
4 4 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS
4 5 CURTAIN BOARDS
1 46 SMALL HOSE CONNECTIONS
4 7 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
4 8 AISLE WIDTHS
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1. Summary Table
1.1 High-piled Storage Analysis
TOPIC
Type of
Construction
Approximate
Square Footage for
scope of project
Occupancy
Hazardous
Materials
Exhaust
Ventilation
High-piled Storage
Commodity &
Method of Storage
Automatic
Sprinkler
Protection
CODE SECTION
(Existing)
CFC2I6, CBC Table 3-B
CFC Articles 79, 80, and 88
CBC 120222
CFC 8101 4
CFC 8 101 52
NFPA 13 (2002 Edition)
ESFR
Option# 1
NFPA 13- Table 1233 3 1,
12333 1 1, 123333,
3 108 1,82 1 (4)
Option #2
Table 123 33 1,123 331,
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123333,3 108 1,82(4)
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CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS
Tenant improvement for warehouse Approx 4,000 sq
ft
Total 4,000 (New occupancy separation wall to be
constructed separating this 4,000 sq ft area )
Mixed Use Groups B, F-l and S-l Occupancy No
occupancy separation required between B and/or F and S-
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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Commodity Class IV* (Protected with ESFR as plastics )
• Rigid plastic ventilators in cartons with <25%
expanded foam packaging (25% of overall storage
area contains ventilators )
• Miscellaneous small metal and plastic parts in
cardboard boxes
• Empty cardboard boxes
• Metal carts in cardboard boxes
Hose Demand 500 gpm (combined)
Type of Shelving Open
Storage Height Up to 20'
Maximum Storage Height 20 feet
Maximum Ceiling/Roof Height 28 ft 5 in
Single and Double Row Racks
Options #1 ESFR heads with a nominal K-factor of
14 @ 50 psi with a 12 head calculation Hose demand
is 100 gpm inside and 250 gpm outside
Option #2 ESFR heads with a nominal K-factor of 17
@ 35 psi with a 12 head calculation
Hose Demand 100 gpm inside and 250 gpm combined
hose demand
Option #3 ESFR heads with a nominal K-factor of 25
@ 15 psi with a 12 head calculation Hose demand is
100 gpm inside and 250 gpm outside
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Smoke and Heat
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Curtain Boards
Building Access
Aisle Width
Hose Connections
Alarm/Monitoring
Fire Extinguishers
Allowable Area
CODE SECTION
CFC 8 102 7
CFC81028
CFC81026
CFC8102 10
CFC81029,
Section 5-3 3
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CFC 10033
CFC8102 11 and 1002 1
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Not Required by CFC Article 8 1 (Less than 12,000
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• Access roads presently exist within 150' all exterior
walls of the building
• Access doors are not required for high-piled stock
areas less than
Minimum required
12,000 sq feet
aisle width is 44", however, sprinkle
design may dictate aisle width
Not Required by CFC Article 81 (Less than 12,000 sq
ft ) and Class I-IV Commodity
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all spnnkl
systems shall be electrically monitored for integrity
where the number of sprinklers is 100 or more
High-Piled Storage
50'
Areas 2A20BC @ Travel Distance
Previously approved No proposed changes to
occupancy, type of construction, or square footage
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Im The following is a high-piled storage code
within an existing building at 227 1 Cosmos
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compliance report for RESPIRONICS located
Ct in the City of Carlsbad, CA This report is
within the warehouse/high-piled storage and
manufacturing portions of this building which is occupied by RESPIRONICS This report
_ is intended to help both the owners and the fire department in expediting plan review and
• effectively determine the requirements necessary to meet the requirements of Article 81 of
the California Fire Code This report is based on the 200 1 Editions of the California Fire
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The proposed facility is in an existing shell building The facility square footage is as
follows (Attachment #7)
Location Square Footage Occupancy High-piled
Warehouse Tenant 4,000 S-l Yes
Improvement
Total High-Piled Storage 4,000
The facility is intended for warehousing/storage and staging for shipment of ventilators and
supporting equipment The occupancies for the RESPIRONICS facility are classified as
B/F-l/S-1 Occupancy For the purpose of this report, the scope of this report is for the new
4,000 sq ft warehouse room which will be newly partitioned with a 1-hr occupancy
separation wall The storage portions of the facility are classified as S-l Occupancies In
the F-2 portion, ventilators are tested and/or rehabilitated Respironics is changing to a new
form of packaging for smaller items, thus eliminating the use of urethane foam This
packaging is a single sheet of plastic on cardboard, which molds to the product
The percentage of Sytrofoam which cocoons the ventilators is less than 25% in volume
The ventilators are rigid plastic housing with considerable air space with circuitry inside
(Attachment #2}
See Section 4 of this report for storage limitations
The remainder of this report will address the new S-l high-piled storage area of the
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Respironics manufacturers ventilators, CO monitors and the associated accessories The
equipment is packaged and shipped on demand Open grated racks are provided for the
product awaiting shipment The ventilator housing is made up of rigid plastic with
considerable air space There are circuits located on the inside There are Styrofoam
corners placed on all four corners before packaging the ventilators in a cardboard box
Respironics is eliminating the use of urethane foam packing
to a new packaging method
for their small components due
Overall, this is a Class IV commodity though protection is
designed and is adequate for plastics with ESFR heads (Attachment #3)
Per CFC Table 81 -A (Attachment #4), the following requirements apply to the high-piled
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4.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
The following automatic sprinkler system is based on the 2002 Edition of NFPA 13
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(Attachment #5)
CFC Occupancy Classification F-l and S-l
Type of Storage
Commodity
Single and Double-Row Racks Shelving
Open Shelving (>50% Open)
Class IV (Non-Encapsulated) Required Rack
Flue Spaces 3" Transverse, 6" Longitudinal
Aisle Widths >8 feet
Maximum Height of Storage <20 feet
Maximum Ceiling Height <28' 5" Feet
Hose Demand 100 gpm (combined)
Type of Shelving Open
Options #1 ESFR heads with a nominal K-
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Hose Demand 100 gpm inside and 250 gpm
combined hose demand
Option #3 ESFR heads with a nominal K-
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The California Fire Code in Section 1003 3, states that all valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems
shall be electrically monitored for integrity where the number of sprinklers is 100 or more
Valve monitoring and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or
proprietary monitoring station or, when approved shall sound an audible signal at a
constantly attended location An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided
on the exterior of the building in an approved location An approved audible sprinkler flow
alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally
occupied location (Attachment #7)
RESPIRONICS representative staled thai alarm/monitoring system exists in this facility,
therefore, Ihe facility is in compliance with CFC Section 1003 3
4.3 Building Access
The California Fire Code in Section 8102 6 1, states thai access roads shall be provided lo
wilhin 150 feel of all portions of Ihe exterior walls facing access roadways for buildings
used for high-piled combustible storage Access presently complies with the fire code
The California Fire Code states in Section 902 that fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior
wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus
access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility Fire
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unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 1 3 feet 6 inches Fire apparatus acces:
roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus anc
shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities Th<
turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be as approved
Access roads are existing and have been previously approved as part of the existing
building plan review (Attachment #8)
4.4 Smoke and Heat Vents
High-piled storage area is less than 12,000 square feet, therefore, smoke and heat vents an
not required
4.5 Curtain Boards
Curtain Boards are not required by Article 8 1
Per CBC 906, 6 foot curtain boards are required such that curtained areas shall be
limited to 50,000 square feet (Attachment 9}
The warehouse area is less than 50,000 square feet, therefore, the requirements of CBC 90(
are not applicable
4.6 Small Hose Connections
High-piled storage area is less than 12,000 square feet, therefore, no hose connections are
required
4. 7 Fire Extinguishers
Per CFC Sections 8102 11 and 1002 1, portable fire extinguishers shall be installed u
occupancies and locations as required by the chief Fire extinguishers shall be tagged by <
California State Licensed concern The following are proposed fire extinguisher types anc
layouts based on CFC Standard 10-1 (Attachment #10)
High-piled Storage Areas Classification/type Minimum 2A20BC (a
Travel Distance < 50 Feet
The owners agree to comply with the requirements for fire extinguishers Fire extinguishe
types and locations will be provided by the owners or fire extinguisher vendor
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The fire sprinkler system design is based on the design of the fire sprinklers The California
Fire Code (CFC) in Section 1004 2 6, further states that dead ends shall not exceed 20 feet
(Attachment #11)
The owners agree to meet the requirements for aisle widths When required, plans and rack
layouts shall be provided by the racking company
4.9 Additional Requirements for High-piled
Storage
491 Maintenance Requirements
The following are general maintenance and safety requirements, which RESPIRONICS
agrees to comply with (Attachment ttl2)
• Per CFC Section 8101 622, smoking shall be prohibited As this is a food storage
facility, RESPIRONICS representative ensures that smoking is already prohibited
• Per CFC Section 8101 6 3, when restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept
clear of storage, waste materials and debris Fire department access doors, aisles and
exit doors shall be unobstructed During restocking operations using manual stocking
methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches of the required aisle width
shall be maintained in 48 inch or smaller aisles
• Per CFC Section 8104 3, flue spaces shall be maintained Please note that per CFC
Table 81043-A, 3" transverse flue spaces are required for single row rack, 3"
transverse and 6" longitudinal flue spaces are required for double-row racks Random
variations in flue spaces are allowed provided that the configuration does not obstruct
water penetration
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The California Building Code (CBC) in Section 10042522, states that in a building
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the maximum travel distance to
an exit may be 250 feet (Attachment #73) Exiting plans shall be provided by the architect
of record
Per CBC Section 100426, dead ends shall not exceed 20 feet (Attachment #13) The
owners agree not to exceed the 20 feet requirements for dead ends
A complete exit analysis is outside the scope of this report and will be provided, if required,
by the Architect of Record
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Based on CBC Table 3-B, there are no requirements for occupancy separation between B,
F-l and S-l occupancies (Attachment #14)
6.2 Occupancy Separations
Per Section 8102 3 2 1, 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 (Attachment til4)
Building is completely occupied by RESPIRONICS Therefore high-piled storage
separation between the facility and adjacent tenant spaces do not apply
6.3 Allowable Area and Sideyards
The building is existing The allowable area calculations have been approved as part of the
shell building There are no proposed changes to the type of construction, occupancy, or
square footage
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It is the opinion of Klausbruckner & Associates, that the above requirements will meet the
requirements, and/or intent of, Article 81 of the 2001 edition of the California Fire Code
In addition, NFPA 13 Standards (Automatic Suppression Systems) are met for the type of
occupancy and storage methods employed
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ARTICLE 81 — HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
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8101 1 Scope Buildings containing high piled combustible
storage shall be m accordance with Article 81 In addition to the
requirements of Article 81 aerosols shall be m accordance with
Article 88, flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accor-
dance with Article 79 and hazardous materials shall be in accor-
dance with Article 80
Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accordance
with Article 81 and UFC Standard 81 4
8101 2 Definitions.
8101 21 General For definitions of AEROSOL ARRAY
ARRAY CLOSED BINBOX COMMODITY CURTAIN
BOARD EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE SPRIN
KLER EXPANDED PLASTIC EXTRAHIGH-RACK COM-
BUSTIBLE STORAGE HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE
STORAGE LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE MANUAL
STOCKING METHODS MECHANICAL STOCKING METH
ODS SHELF STORAGE AMD TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE
see Article 2
8101 2.2 Limited application For the purpose of Article 81
certain terms are defined as follows
HIGH PILED STORAGE AREA is an area within a building
which is designated intended, proposed or actually used for high
piled combustible storage
SOLID SHELVING is shelving that is solid, slatted, mesh or
grated located within racks that obstructs sprinkler water penetra-
tion through the racks
8101.3 Permits and Plan Subnuttal
81013 1 Permits For a permit to use a building for high piled
combustible storage, see Section 105 Permit h 3
8101.3.2 Plans and specifications submittaL At the time of
permit application plans and specifications including the mfor
mation specified in Section 810132 shall be submitted for review
and approval Following approval of the plans a copy of the ap
proved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved
location The plans shall include the following
1 Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimen
sions of high-piled storage areas
2 Useable storage height for each storage area
3 Number of tiers within each rack if applicable
4 Commodity clearance between top of storage and the
sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement
5 Aisle dimensions between each storage array
6 Maximum pile volume for each storage array
7 Location and classification of commodities in accordance
with Section 81014
8 Location of commodities which are banded or encapsu-
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9 Location of required fire department access doors
10 Type of fire suppression and fire-detection systems
11 Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling
and m rack sprinklers
12 Type location and specifications of smoke-removal and
curtain board systems
13 Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue
spaces
14 Additional information regarding required design features,
commodities storage arrangement and fire protection features
within the high piled storage area shall be provided at the time of
permit, when required by the chief
81013.3 Evacuation plan When required by the chief an
evacuation plan for public accessible areas and a separate set of
plans indicating location and width of aisles, location of exits and
exit access doors and exit signs height of storage, and locations of
hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of permit ap-
plication for review and approval Following approval of the
plans a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the
premises in an approved location
8101 4 Commodity Classification
810141 General
8101 411 Classification of commodities Commodities shall
be classified as Class I, n IH, IV or high hazard in accordance with
Section 8101 4 1 Materials listed within each commodity classi-
fication are assumed to be unmodified for improved combustibil-
ity characteristics Use of flame retarding modifiers or the
physical form of the material could change the classification. See
Section 8101 4 2 for classification of Groups A B and C plastics
8101 412 Class I commodities Class I commodities are es
sentially noncombusuble products on wooden or nonexpanded
polyethylene solid deck pallets in ordinary corrugated cartons
with or without single-thickness dividers or m ordinary paper
wrappings with or without pallets Class I commodities are al
lowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accor-
dance with Section 8101 4 3 Examples of Class I commodities
include but are not limited to the following
Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 20 percent alcohol
Appliances—noncombusuble, electrical
Cement in bags
Ceramics
Dairy products in nonwax-coatcd containers (excluding
bottles)
Dry insecticides
Foods in noncombusuble containers
Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplasuc trays or containers
Frozen foods
Glass
Glycol in metal cans
Gypsum board
Inert materials bagged
Insulation, noncombustible
Noncombusuble liquids in plasUc containers having less than a
5-gallon (18 9 L) capacity
Noncombusuble metal products
8101413 Class II commodities Class II commodities are
Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes
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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 beverages 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 414 Class III commodities Class HI commodities are
commodities of wood paper natural fiber cloth or Group C plas
tics or products thereof with or without pallets 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 of Class 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 containers
Furniture wood natural fiber upholstered nonplasuc, wood or
metal with plastic padded and covered arm rests
Glycol in 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 m metal cans
Paper waste baled
Paper and pulp, horizontal storage or vertical storage that is
banded or protected with approved wrap
Paper in cardboard boxes
Pillows excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics
Plastic-coated paper food containers
Plywood
Rags, baled
Rugs without foamed backing
Sugar, bagged
Wood baled
Wood doors frames and cabinets
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total amoifat'Ofnonfifee-jriqwlrig:Group A^ plastics:sHail'i?e?in^ac-
cordance With Section 8'101*4:3; Examples of-fifes (IV :,co;rfirriodi-
ties mclude>bWare.noi;jim3lfi^ita,:thoMlpvy|ng;1;!"iV'''-1V\''
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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)
Linoleum products
Paints oil base in combustible containers
Pharmaceutical, alcoholic elixirs tonics, etc
Rugs foamed back
Shingles asphalt
Thread or yarn synthetic or nonviscose
8101 416 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 not 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
age
Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals)
Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater)
Lacquers which dry by solvent evaporation in metal cans or
cartons
Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers
Mattresses 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 421 General Plastics shall be designated as Group A B
or C in accordance with Section 8101 4 2
8101 422 Group A plastics Group A plastics are plastic mate
nals 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 to, the following
ABS (acrylomtnle-butadiene styrene copolymer)
Acetal (polyformaldehyde)
Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylatel
Butyl rubber
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EPDM (ethylene-propylenc rubber)
FRP (fiberglass reinforced polyester)
Natural rubber (expanded)
Nitnle rubber (acrylonitnle-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 plasucized
e g coated fabric unsupported film)
SAN (styrene acrylomtnle)
SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber)
81014 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 chlorotnfluoroethylene co-
polymer ETFE ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer FEP
fluonnated ethylene propylene copolymer)
Natural rubber (nonexpanded)
Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6)
PVC (polyvmyl 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 polychlorotnfluoroethylene, PTFE,
polytetrafluoroethylene)
Melamme (melamine formaldehyde)
Phenol
PVC (polyvmyl chloride ngid or plasticized less than 5 per
cent, e g , pipe, pipe fittings)
PVDC (polyvmylidene chloride)
PVDF (polyvmylidene fluoride)
PVF (polyvmyl fluoride)
Urea (urea formaldehyde)
8101.4.3 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed
commodities Figure 81014-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
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8101.5 Designation of High-piled Storage Areas
8101 5 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 spccifical
ly designated to contain Class I Class II, Class III Class IV or
high-hazard 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
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8101 6 Housekeeping and Maintenance
810161 Rack structures The structural integrity of racks shall
be maintained
8101 6 2 Ignition sources
8101 621 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
bns 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 (12192
mm) During mechanical stocking operations a minimum unob-
structed aisle width of 44 inches (11176 mm) shall be maintained.
See Section 8102 10
8101 6 4 Pile dimension and height limitations See Sec-
tion 8103 3
81016.5 Arrays See Section 8103 4
8101 6 6 Flue spaces Sec Section 8104 3
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TABLE 81-B
TABLE 81 A—GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
^MCfinTY
High
hazard
SIZE OF HIGH-PILEDSTORAGE AREA1 isauart• tea) (S« Sections SlOU ; -
x«.892»for;ni» ;
0-500
501 2 500
2501 12000
Public accessible
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Nonpublic accessible;{6pnon 1}
2501 12000
Nonpublic accessible
(Opuon 2)
12001 20000
20001 500000
Greater than
500 OOO8
0-500
501 2 500
Public accessible
501 2500
Nonpublic accessible
(Opuon 1)
501 2 500
Nonpublic accessible
(Option 2)
2 501 300 000
300001 500 OOO89
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NR1
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Yes
Yes
NR1
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Yes
NR1
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Yes
''oVnijinW'?': (See Section
NR
Yes
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Yes
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
NR
NR
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NR3
NR5
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Yes
Yes
Yes
NR5
NR5
NR5
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
OJimifSiM)?' ;;;t: ;:' i's'V','5"
•':' Curtalli '• -' Boar*(Scc ,.- Section ".-, ,\ Sl^Z*)"1
NR6
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Yes
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•SOLID-f ILBD STORAOK SHELF STOR- 4• AGE'Asn HU.ETIZED STORACE '• , *•J 'V"' (SK Section 8HOJ! •''.•'
Pile Diratii,
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400000
400000
200000
400000
400000
400000
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75000
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75000
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'When fire sprinklers arc required for reasons other than Article 81 the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high piled storage area shall be designed and
installed m accordance with Sections 8103 and 8104
2For aisles see Section 8102 10
3Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 8102 10
4For storage in excess of the height indicated special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief Sec also Articles 79
and 88 for special limitations for flammable and combustible liquids and aerosols
'Section 902 2 shall apply for fire apparatus access
6Curtam boards shall be installed as required by the Building Code See UBC Section 906
7For storage exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) in height, Option 1 shall be used
'Special fire protection provisions such as but not limited to fire protection of exposed steel columns increased sprinkler density additional in rack sprinklers
without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the cluef
'High-piled storage areas 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
TABLE 81-B—REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1
(See Sections 8102 7 4 and-6102 8 3)
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
I IV
(Option 1)
I IV
(Option 2)
High hazard
(Option 1)
High hazard
(Option 2)
DESIGNATEDSTORAGE HEIGHT<r««
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20 or less
over 20 40
20 or less
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20 or less
over 20 30
20 or less
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FORMED BY CURTAINBOARDS'(square Feel)
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8000
3000
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6000
6000
4000
2000
VENT AREA TO
no
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1 75
1 75
150
1 50
1 40
1 50
1 30
MAXIMUM SPAC
ING OF VENTCENTERS(feet)
MAXIMUM DISTANCETO VENTS FROMWALL OR CURTAINBOARDS' (feet)
x 3041 for mm
100
100
100
100
100
90
100
75
60
55
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50
50
45
50
40
'For rack storage heights in excess of those indicated see Section 8104 5 For solid-piled storage heights m 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 conventional sprinkler systems
1The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent in a particular curtained area to walls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area.
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13-138 INSTALLATION OFSPRJNKI EK SYSTEMS
1233231 For design purposes 95 psi (6 6 bar) shall be the
maximum discharge pressure at the hydraulically most remote
sprinkler
1233232 Open Wood Joist Construction
(A) Where large drop K-ll 2 sprinklers are installed under
open wood joist construction their minimum operating pres
sure shall be 50 pM (3 4 bar)
(B) Wheie each joist channel of open wood joist construe
tion is fully fire-stopped to its full depth at intervals not ex
ceedmg 20 ft ((> 1 m) the lower pressures specified in Table
12 3 3 2 1 (a) shall be permitted to be used
12 3 3 2 3 3 The design area shall be a reuangular area hav-
ing a dimension parallel to the branch lines at least 1 2 times
the square root of (he area protected by the number of spnn
klers to be included in the design area Any fractional spnn
kler shall be included in the design area
1233234 Hose stream demand and water supply duiauon
requirements shall be in accoi dance with those for extra hazard
occupancies in Table 12 3 3 2 I (a) and Table 12 3321 (b)
1233235 Preaction Systems
(A) For the purpose of using Table 12 3 3 2 1 (a) and Table
123321 (b) preaction systems shall be classified as dry pipe
systems
(B) Where it can be demonstrated chat the detection system
activating the preaction system will cause water to be at the
sprinklers when they operate preaction systems shall be per
muted to be treated as wet pipe systems
12 3 3 2 3 6 The nominal diameter of branch line pipes (in
eluding riser nipples) shall meet the following-
(1) Pipe diameter shall not be not less than 1V4 in (33 mm)
nor greater than 2 in (51 mm)
(2) Starter pieces shall be permitted to be 2V4 in (64 mm)
(3) Where branch lines are larger than 2 in (51 mm) the
sprinkler shall be supplied by a riser nipple to elevate the
sprinkler 13 in (330 mm) for 2'/fc-m (C4-mm) pipe and
15 in (380 mm) for 3-in (76-mm) pipe These dimen
sions arc measured from the centeilme of the pipe to the
deflector In lieu of this sprinklers shall be permitted to
be offset honicmtAlly a minimum of 12 in (30^ mm)
1233237 Building steel shall not require special protec
uon where Table 12 3 3 2 l(a) and Table 12 3 3 2 l(b) is ap-
plied as appropriate for the storage configuration
12 3 3 3* Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers
for Rack Storage of Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and
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cartc$ne;4 qxparided plastic shall.be i«, accordance" jviiii
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12.S 3.3 2 ESFR sprinkler systems shall be designed such that
the minimum operating pressure is not less than that indi-
cated in Table 123331 for type of storage commodity stor
age height and building height involved
: 123,3 3 3, Th6 design area shall consist of the most hydrauii-:
cally d^maridin^ area ojT 12 spriiiklers, consisting of four spriri-;.
.Wins on each of th'ree'bVaneh lines.Tbo design shall include a" /
.minimumof%Qflf,(89m2)' .. ';;..:'^' ' ''-.•;':': •;; ;
123334 Where ESFR sprinklers are installed above and be-
low obstructions, the discharge for up to two sprinklers for
onc of ihe levels shall be included with those of the other lc\e-l
in the hydraulic calculations
12334 In Rack Sprinklers for Rack Storage of Plastics Com
modities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7 6 m) m Height
123341 In Rack Sprinkler LocaOon for Rack Storage of
Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7 6 m)
in Height In rack sprinklers shall be installed m accordance
with Figure 12 3 3 1 5(a) through Figure 12 3 3 1 5(f)
123342 In Rack Sprinkler Spacing for Rack Storage of
Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (76m)
ui Height
1233421 In-Rack Sprinkler Clearance The minimum of
6-m (152 4-mm) vertical clear space shall be maintained be-
tween (he sprinkler deflectors and the top of a ner of storage
1233422 The spacing of m-rack sprinklers shall be in ac
cordance with figure 12^31 5(a) and Figure 12 S 3 1 5(f)
123343 In Rack Sprinkler Water Demand for Rack Stor-
age of Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including
25 ft (7 6 m) in Height The water demand for sprinklers
installed in racks shall be based on simultaneous operation of
the most hydraulically remote sprinklers as follows
(1) Eight sprinklers where only one level is installed in racks
(2) Fourteen sprinklers (seven on each lop two levels) wheie
more than one level is installed m racks
123344 In Rack Sprinkler Discharge Pressure for Rack
Storage of Plastics Commodities Stored Up to and Including
25 ft (7 6 m) in Height Sprinklers m racks shall discharge at
not less than 15 psi (1 bar) for all class.es of commodities (See
Section C 19)
12335 Special Design for Rack Storage of Plastics Com
modities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7 6 m) in Height.
123 35 1 Slatted Shelves
12 3 3 5 I 1* Slatted sheKes shall be considered equivalent to
solid shelves where the requirements of 12 3 3 5 1 are not met
(See Section C 20 )
12 3.3 5 I 2 A wet pipe system that is designed to provide a
minimum of 0 6gpm/fts (24 5 mm/mm) density over a mini
mum area of 2000 ftj (186 m2) or K 14 0 ESFR sprinklers op-
eranng at a minimum of 50 psi (3 5 bar) K-16 8 sprinklers
operating at a minimum of 32 psi (1 7 bar) or K 25 2 ESFR
sprinklers operating at a minimum of 15 psi shall be permitted
to protect single-row and double row slatted-shelf racks \\here
all of the following conditions are met.
(1) Sprinklers shall be K11 2 K-14.0, or K16 8 orifice spray
sprinklers with a temperature rating of ordinary interme-
diate, or high and shall be listed for storage occupancies or
shall be K-14 0, K 16 8, or K.25 2 ESFR
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Table 123331 ESFR Protection of Rack Storage without Solid Shelves of Plastics Commodities
Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7 6 m) in Height
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1 2The following is an example of how to apply the table A package containing a Class III commodity has 12 percent Group A expanded plastic by volume The weight
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percent, the classification changes to a high hazard commodity
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SECTION 8102 — GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND
LIFE-SAFETY FEATURES
8102 322 Multiclass high piled storage areas High-piled
storage areas classified as Class I through Class IV not separated
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.
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81023 Separation of High-piled Storage Areas
81023 1 Separation from other uses Mixed occupancies shall
be separated per the Building Code
from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall uti
lize the aggregate of all high piled storage areas as high hazard for
purposes of application of Table 8 1 -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
be protected by fire assemblies having a one hour fire protection
rating
The requirements of Table 81 B shall be applied separately over
each high piled 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 throughout the high piled storage area The system shall
be monitored and shall be in accordance with Section 1006
81023 2 Multiple high-piled storage areas
81023 2 1 General The aggregate of all high piled storage
areas within a building shall be used for application of Table 8 1 A
unless such areas are separated from each other by one hour-rated
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fire resistive walls constructed in accordance with the Building
81026 Building Access
8102 6 1 Access 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 high-piled storage
Code Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies
having a one-hour fire protection rating
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1003.3.1
1003.2 4 2 Basements An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in basements classified as Group E Division 1 Occupan-
cies
1003.2 4.3 Stairs An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
installed m enclosed usable space below or over a stairway in
Group E Division 1 Occupancies
1003 2.5 Group F Occupancies
1003.2 51 Woodworking occupancies An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F woodworking occu-
pancies over 2 500 square feet (232 3 m2) in area that use equip-
ment, machinery or appliances which generate finely divided
combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible mate
rials
1003.2 6 Group H Occupancies
1003.2 6 1 General An automatic fire extinguishing system
shall be installed m Group H Divisions 1 2 3 and 7 Occupancies
1003 2 6.2 Group H, Division 4 Occupancies An automatic
fire extinguishing system shall be installed in Group H Division 4
Occupancies having a floor area of more than 3 000 square feet
(279 m2)
1003.2 6.3 Group H, Semiconductor Fabrication Facili-
ties An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed
throughout buildings containing semiconductor fabrication facili-
ties classified as Group H Division 6 Occupancies The design of
the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required under the
occupancy hazard classifications as follows
LOCATION
Fabncauon areas
Service corridors
Storage rooms without dispensing
Storage rooms with dispensing
Corridors
OCCUPANCY HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Extra Hazard Group 2
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by one row of sprinklers the maximum number of sprinklers that needs to be
calculated is 13
1003 2 7 Group I Occupancies An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed in Group I Occupancies In Group I Division 1 1
and Group I Division 2 Occupancies approved quick response or
residential sprinklers shall be installed throughout patient sleep-
ing areas
EXCEPTION In jads pnsons and reformatories the pip-
ing system may be dry provided a manually operated valve is
installed at a continuously monitored location Opening of the
valve will cause the piping system to be charged Sprinkler
heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements
or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems
in the Fire Code (See Section 9003 Standard n 2 9)
1003-2 8 Group M Occupancies An automatic sprinkler sys-
tem shall be installed in rooms classed as Group M Occupancies
where the floor area exceeds 12 000 square feet (1114 8 m2) on
any floor or 24 000 square feet (2229 6 m2) on all floors or m
Group M Occupancies more than three stones in height The area
of mezzanines shall be included in determining the areas where
sprinklers are required
1003.2 9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment
house three or more stones in height or containing 5 or more
dwelling units every congregate residence three or more stones in
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height or having an occupant load of 11 or more and every hotel
three or more stones in height or containing 6 or more guest
rooms Residential or quick response standard spnnklers shall be
used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building
(ForSFMJ The requirements of this subsection shall not mandate
the retroactive installation of an automatic spnnkler system to an
existing Rl occupancy
1003210 Sound stages and solid-ceiling sets and platforms An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed m all permanent
sound stages and in all interior solid-ceiling sets over 6000
square feet (55 7 m2hn area and under platforms over 600 square
feet (55 7 m2> in area which exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in height
EXCEPTIONS 1 When heat detectors are installed
beneath solid—ceiling sets over 600 square feet (55 7 m2hn
area and under platforms (when provided) over 600 square
feet (55 7 m2) in area which exceed 3 feet (914 mm) m
height
The detectors shall be spaced 30 feet (9144 mm) on cen
ter or as required by the manufacturer s installation in
structions The detectors shall be connected to an approved
and listed central proprietary or remote station service or
a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a
constantly attended location. Such system shall be installed
in accordance with Article 10
2 Sets with solid-ceilings over 600 square feet (55 7 m2)
in area designed to allow the ceiling to be positioned to al
low for the operation of the automatic fire spnnkler system
after filming has been completed for the day
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1003.3.2 Alarms An approved audible spnnkler flow alarm
shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved
location A single approved audible spnnkler flow alarm shall be
provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied
location Actuation of the alarm shall be as set forth in the Fire
Code (See Section 9003 Standard n 2 9)
EXCEPTION The separate interior alarm is not required
when the spnnkler water flow switch activates the building fire
alarm system notification appliances
1003 4 Permissible Spnnkler Omissions Subject to the ap
proval of the building official and with the concurrence of the
chief spnnklers may be omitted in rooms or areas as follows
1 When spnnklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents or in rooms or areas which are of noncom
bustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents and
which are not exposed by other areas Spnnklers shall not be
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8102-810261
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Classifyas ClassI II or III
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Classify as
Class IVcommodity
Classify ashigh hazarccommodity
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10 15 20 25
Percent by Weight of Unexpanded Plastic*
FIGURE 8101 4-A—MIXED COMMODITIES1 «
(See Section 8101 4.3)
'This table is intended to determine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity in a package carton or on a pallet when plastics are involved
2The following is an example of how to apply the table A package containing a Class in commodity has 12 percent Group A expanded plastic by volume The weight
of the unexpanded Group A plastic is 10 percent This commodity is classified as a Class IV commodity If the weight of the uncxpanded plastic is increased to 14
percent, the classification changes to a high hazard commodity
Volume of plastic in pallet load :
^Percent by volume = ;
^Percent by weight =
Total volume of pallet load including pallet
Weight of plastic in pallet load
Total weight of pallet load including pallet
SECTION 8102 — GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND
LIFE-SAFETY FEATURES
81021 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 partition When portions of high-piled storage areas
have different fire protection 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 requirements
8102.3 Separation of High-piled Storage Areas
Mixed occupancies shall8102.3 1 Separation from other uses
be separated per the Building Code
8102.3 2 Multiple high-piled storage 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 m accordance with the Building
Code Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies
having a one-hour fire protection rating
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8102 322 Multiclass high-piled storage areas High piled
storage areas classified as Class I through Class IV not separated
from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall uti
lize the aggregate of all high piled storage areas as high hazard for
purposes 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
be protected by fire assemblies having a one hour fire protection
rating
The requirements of Table 81-B shall be applied separately over
each high-piled 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 throughout the high piled storage area The system shall
be monitored and shall be in accordance with Section 1006
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jii-'¥«AV>>Ji^ Wi •*> «!"*• ^ *W" -^"iV^SXJf'i? >/* ' ;.<r;v/,'- i<>^*^<', ''8llfty612J Number of-doors; required One •or,;rnore"access ,
f ijodlsj&alli)cfptx3vided<jn,eacK^i|X) lineal, fe^t^ft&Q mm), or,^
8102 7 Smoke and 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
is determined by the chief to be impractical mechanical smoke remov
a] systems are allowed to be provided in accordance with UFC Stan
dardSl 3
2 Frozen food storage classified as a Class I or Qass 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 of vents 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 1 and u 1 12
Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activa-
tion of any one of the following
1 An approved fixed temperature heat-responsive device rated
between 100 and 200°F (56 and 111 C) above estimated ambient
temperatures,
2 An approved rate-of-nse device or
3 Approved heat-sensitjve glazing designed to shrink and drop
out of the vent opening
The heat responsive device shall be listed and labeled Smoke
and heat 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 nbs or gutters having a total width not
exceeding 6 inches (152 4 mm)
8102 7 4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall 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 high-piled storage areas
81028 Curtain Boards
8102 8 1 General When curtain boards are required by Table
81 A curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Sec
tion81028
81026181032
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
8102.83 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 l'/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 UFC 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
mg Code See UBC Standard NO TAG
810210 Aisles
8102 10 1 General 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 UFC Standards 81-1 and 81 2 and Article 88
EXCEPTION Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys
terns alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when ap-
proved
8102102 Width
8102 10 2 1 General Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Section 8102 102
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 shelves classified as shelf storage shall be
30 inches (762 mm) or more in width.
81021022 Spnnklered buildings Aisles in spnnklercd
buildings shall be 44 inches (11176 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 m pub
lie accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used
•
810210.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings Aisles in nonspnn-
klered buildings shall be 96 inches (2438 4 mm) or more in width
8102 10.3 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
with the Building Code
8102 11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish-
ers shall be provided in accordance with UFC 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 bmboxes not exceeding
5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be m accordance with
Sections 8102 and 8103
8103.2 Fire Protection
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TABLE 81 -B
TABLE 81-A—GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
COMMODITYCLASS
I IV
High
hazard
SIZE OF HIGH PILEDSTORAGE AREA1 (squarefeet) (Sec Sections 8102Jand 8102 4)
x 00929 form1
0-500
501 2 500
2501 12000
Public accessible
2501 12000
Nonpubhc accessible
(Option 1)
2501 12000
Nonpubhc accessible
(Option 2)
12001 20000
20001 500000
Greater than
500 OOO8
0-500
501 2 500
Public accessible
501 2500
Nonpubhc accessible
(Option 1)
501 2 500
Nonpubhc accessible
(Option 2)
2 501 300 000
300001 500 OOO89
ALL STORAGE AREAS (See Sections (102, 8103 ond 8104>*
AutomaticFirc-cxungujshlng Systent (See Secbon 8102 4)
NR1
NR1
Yes
Yes
NR1
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR1
Yes
Yes
MR1
Yes
Yes
Flre-drtecUon System(See Section8102.5)
NR
Yes
NR
NR
Yes
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
NR
NR
Building Accos (SeeSection8102.6)
NR5
NR5
NR5
NR3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR5
NR5
NR5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smoke andHeal Removol (See SecUon 8102 7)
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR
NR
NR
Yei
Yes
Yes
Curtain
BoanlsCSeeSection8102.8)
NR6
NR6
NR6
NR6
Yes
NR6
NR6
NR6
MR6
NR6
NR6
Yes
NR6
NR6
Small HoseValves andStations (SeeSection 8102.9)
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOLID PILED STORAGE, SHHLF STOR
AGF, AND PALLETIZED STORAGE(Sec Secnon 81033)
MaximumPile Dimcnsion3 (reel)
MaximumPermissible
StorateHeight4 (feet)
x 3048 for mm
NR
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
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40
40
40
307
40
40
40
NR
30
30
70
30
30
MaximumPile Volume(cubic feet)
X 0 0283 for m1
NR
100000
400000
400000
200000
400000
400000
400000
NR
75000
75000
50000
75000
75000
NR = Not required
1 When fire sprinklers arc required for reasons other than Article 81 the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high piled storage area shall be designed and
installed m accordance with Sections 8103 and 8104
2For aisles see Section 8102 10
3Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 8102 10
4For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief See also Articles 79
and 88 for special limitations for flammable and combustible liquids and aerosols
'Section 902 2 shall apply 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 mm) in height Option 1 shall be used
8Specml fire protection provisions such as but not limited to fire protection of exposed steel columns increased sprinkler density additional in rack sprinklers
without associated reductions m ceiling sprinkler density or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the chief
'High-piled storage areas 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) m area.
TABLE 81 B—REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1
(See Sections 8102 7 4 and«102 8 3}
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over 20 40
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20 or less
over 20-30
20 or less
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2000
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'For 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 conventional sprinkler systems
1The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent in a particular curtained area to walls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area.
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conditions the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection
as required for special hazards in Section 1001 9
Specifications for fire apparatus access roads shall be in accor-
dance with Section 902 2
81026.2 Access doors
8102 621 General. When building access is required by Table
81-A, fire department access doors shall be provided in accor
dance with Section 810262 Access doors shall be accessible
without the use of a ladder
8102 621 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
uiiefttq be provided with smoke and hisKvycnU orfmechanicaljSi.^O.v ;X v ^••' x* . V-fv '?**•/.•% f.'t'i ; j Vi; ; Jf<**f- i <:*';;;'
81028 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
81026161032
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 l'/2-mch (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 UFC Standards 81 I 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 General 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 UFC Standards 81 1 and 81 2 and Article 88
EXCEPTION Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys
terns alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when ap-
proved
8102 10 2 Width
8102 1021 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 shelves classified as shelf storage shall be
30 inches (762 mm) or more in width
8102.10.2.2 Spnnklered buddings Aisles in spnnklered
buildings shall be 44 inches (11176 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 m width in pub-
lic accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used
•
810210.2.3 Nonspnnklered buildings Aisles in nonspnn-
klered buildings shall be 96 inches (2438 4 mm) or more in width
8102 103 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
with the Building Code
8102 11 Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguish
ers shall be provided in accordance with UFC 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 bmbox 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
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TABLE 81 B
TABLE 81 A—GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
COM
MODITYCLASS
I IV
High
hazard
SIZE OF HIGH PILEDSTORAGE AREA1 (square
feet) (Sec Sections 8102.2
and (102.4)
xOOTOform1
0-500
501 2 500
2501 12000
Public accessible
2501 12000
Nonpublic accessible
(Option 1)
2501 12000
Nonpublic accessible
(Option 2)
12001 20000
20001 500000
Greater than
500 OOO8
0-500
501 2 500
Public accessible
501 2 500
Nonpublic accessible
(Opuon 1)
501 2 500
Nonpublic accessible
(Opuon 2)
2501 300000
300001 500 OOO89
ALL STORAGE AREAS (See Sections 8102, 8103 and SIM)1
Automatic
Flrc-exungulihtag Sys-tem (See SecUon 8102.4)
NR1
NR1
Yes
Yes
NR1
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR1
Yes
Yes
NR1
Yes
Yes
Fire-detecUon System(See Section8102.5)
NR
Yes
NR
NR
Yes
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
NR
NR
Building Ac
cess (SeeSection8102.6)
NR5
NR3
NR5
NR5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR5
NR5
NR5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smoke andHeal Remova! (Set SecUon 8102 7)
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR
NR
NR
Ye*
Yes
Yes
Curtain
Boards (SecSection8102 .8)
NR6
NR6
NR6
NK6
Yes
NR«
%:|NR<^"
NR6
NR6
NR6
NR6
Yes
NR6
NR6
Small HoseValves and
Stations (SeeSection 8102 9)
NR
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOLID PILED STORAGE. SHELF STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
(Stc Section 8103.31
MaximumPile Dimen-sion3 (feet)
Maximum
Permissible
Hdeh™<lf«l)
x 3048 for mm
NR
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
NR
40
40
40
307
40
40
40
NR
30
30
70
30
30
Maximum
Pile Volume(cubic feet)
X 0 0283 for m3
NR
100000
400000
400000
200000
400000
400000
400000
NR
75000
75000
50 (XX)
75000
75000
NR = Not required
'When fire sprinklers arc 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 Sections 8103 and 8104
2For aisles see Section 8102 10
'Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 8102 10
4For storage in excess of the height indicated special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief See also Articles 79
and 88 for special limitations for flammable and combustible liquids and aerosols
^Section 902 2 shall apply for fire apparatus access
jfgiirtiiin\b<krds;&aHbe]to!M
7For storage exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) in height Option 1 shall be used
'Special fire protection provisions such as but not limited to fire protection of exposed steel columns increased sprinkler density additional in rack sprinklers
without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the chief
'High-piled storage areas 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
TABLE 81 B—REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1
(See Sections 8102 7 4 and-6102 8 3)
COMMODITY CLASSIFI-
CATION
IIV
(Option 1)
I IV
(Option 2)
High hazard
(Option 1)
High hazard
(Option 2)
DESIGNATED
STORAGE HEIGHT
(feel)
CURTAIN BOARD
DEPTH (feet)
x 3048 for nun
20 or less
over 20-40
20 or less
over 20-40
20 or less
over 20 30
20 or less
over 20-30
6
6
4
4
6
6
4
4
MAXIMUM AREA
FORMED BY CURTAINBOARDS2
(square feet)
x 0 0929 tor of
10000
8000
3000
3000
6000
6000
4000
2000
VENT AREA TOFLOOR AREA RA•no
1 100
1 75
1 75
150
1 50
1 40
1 50
1 30
MAXIMUM SPAC
ING OF VENT
CENTERS(feet)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
TO VENTS FROMWALL OR CURTAINBOARDS' (feel)
x 3048 for mm
100
100
100
100
100
90
100
75
60
55
55
50
50
45
50
40
'For 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 conventional sprinkler systems
'The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent m a particular curtained area to walls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area.
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position shall be Ihe NORMAL nonemergency building control
position When a firefighter s control panel is in the AUTO posi
tion the actual status of the device (on, off, open, closed) shall
continue to be indicated by the status indicator described above
90S 14 Response Time Smoke-control system activation shall
be initiated immediately after receipt of an appropriate automatic
or manual activation command Smoke control systems shall acti-
vate individual components (such as dampers and fans) in the se
quence necessary to prevent physical damage to the fans
dampers, ducts and other equipment The total response time for
individual components to achieve their desired operating mode
shall not exceed the following
1 Control air isolation valves
2 Smoke damper closing
3 Smoke damper opening
4 Fan starting (energizing)
5 Fan stopping (de-energizing)
6 Fan volume modulation
7 Pressure control modulation
8 Temperature control safety
override
9 Positive indication of status
Immediately
15 seconds
15 seconds maximum
15 seconds maximum
Immediately
30 seconds maximum
15 seconds maximum
Immediately
15 seconds maximum
For purposes of smoke control the firefighter s control panel
response tune shall be the same for automatic or manual
smoke control action initiated from any other building control
point
90515 Acceptance Testing
905 15 1 General Devices equipment components and se
quenccs shall be individually tested These tests, in addition to
those required above or by other provisions of this (.ode shall con
sistof determination of function sequence and where applicable
capacity of their installed condition
905 15 2 Detection devices Smoke or fire detectors that are a
part of a smoke-control system shall be tested in accordance with
the Fire Code in their installed condition When applicable this
testing shall include verification of airflow m both minimum and
maximum conditions
905 15 J Ducts Ducts that are part of a smoke control system
shall be traversed using generally accepted practices to determine
actual air quantities
905 15 4 Dampers
installed condition
Dampers shall be tested forfunction in their
905 15 5 Inlets and outlets Inlets and outlets shall be read us
ing generally accepted practices to determine air quantities
905 15 6 Fans Fans shall be examined for correct rotation
Measurements of voltage amperage revolutions per minute and
belt tension shall be made
905 15 7 Smoke barriers Measurements using inclined ma
nometers shall be made of the pressure differences across smoke
barriers Such measurements shall be conducted for each possible
smoke control condition.
905 15 8 Controls Each smoke zone equipped with an auto-
matic initiation device shall be put into operation by the actuation
of one such device Each additional such device within the zone
shall be verified to cause the same sequence but the operation of
fan motors may be bypassed to prevent damage
9051339063
Control sequences shall be verified throughout the system in
eluding verification of override from the firefighter s control pan
el and simulation of standby power conditions
905 15 9 Reports A complete report of testing shall be pre
pared by the required special inspector or special inspection
agency The report shall include identification of alt devices by
manufacturer nameplatc data, design values measured values
and identification tag or mark The report shall be reviewed by the
responsible designer and when satisfied thai the design mlent has
been achieved the responsible designer shall affix the designer s
signature and date to the report with a statement as follows
I have reviewed this report and by personal know!
edge and on site observation certify that the smoke
control system is in substantial compliance with the
design intent, and to the best of my understanding com
plies with requirements of the code
Acopy of the final report shall be filed with the building official
and an identical copy shall be maintained in an approved location
at the building
905 15 10 Identification and documentation Charts draw
mgs and other documents identifying and locating each compo
ncnt of the smoke control system and describing their proper
function and maintenance requirements shall be maintained on
file at the building with the above described report
Devices shall have an approved identifying tag or mark on them
consistent with the other required documentation and shall he
dated indicating the last lime they were successfully tested and by
whom
905 16 Acceptance Buildings or portions thereof required by
this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a certifi-
cate of occupancy until such time that the building official deter
mines thai the provisions of this section have been fully complied
with and that the fire department has received satisfactory mstruc
tion on the operation both automatic and manual of the system
EXCEPTION In buildings of phased conslruclion the building
official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy if those par
lions of the building to be occupied meet the requirements of this sec
tion and that the remainder does not pose a significant hazard to the
safely of the proposed occupants or adjacent buildings
SECTION 906 — SMOKE AND HEAT VENTING
906 1 When Required Smoke and heat vents complying with
UBC Standard 15 7 or fixed openings shall be installed in accord
ance with the provisions of this section as follows
.; .1 ' In-single story Groups p,F, M and S Djvtsipns 1-aiid ££>c-: 'cupaflijes'teviflgoyer 50,000 square feet^46?}5 nit?) uit/n'diyjtfexi
^B^^^j^r.-^jfir^j..^.^..^;^^^^^^!:;^^?^'!*^^
EXCLITIONS 1 Office buildings and retail sales areas where
storage does not exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) in height
2. Group S Division 2 Occupancies used for bulk frozen food stor
age when the building is protected by a complete automatic sprinkler
system
2 In Group H, Divisions 1 2, 3 4 or 5 Occupancies any of
which are over 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) in single floor area
For requirements on smoke and heat venting in buildings with
high piled combustible stock see the Fire Code
906 2 Mixed Occupancies Venting facilities shall be installed
in buildings of mixed occupancy on the basis of the individual oc-
cupancy involved
906.3 TypcsofVcnts Vcntsshallbelixedintheopenpositionor
vents shall be activated by temperature and shall open automati
cally in the event of fire
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Fixed openings may consist of skylights or other openings that
provide venting directly to exterior above the plane of the main
roof in which they are located Vents shall meet the design criteria
of this section regarding elevation, and Section 906 5 regarding
venting area dimensions spacing and venting ratios The build
ing official [forDSAISS, OSHPD1] the enforcement agency may
require documentation of the design to ensure proper performance
of required venting v
Temperature activation of vents shall be at or near the highest
elevation of the ceiling and in no case lower Ihan the upper one
third of the smoke curtain Where plain glass is used provisions
shall be made to protect ihe occupants from glass breakage In no
case shall vents be located closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) to an ad-
jacent property line
906 4 Releasing Devices Release devices shall be in accord-
ance with UBC Standard 15 7
906 5 Size and Spacing of Vents
90651 Effective venting area Theeffectivc venting area is the
minimum cross sectional area through which the hot gases must
pass en route to atmosphere The effective venting area shall not
be less than 16 square feet (1 5 m2) with no dimension less than
4 feel (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters whose total width does
not exceed 6 inches (152 mm)
906 5 2 Spacing The maximum center to-center spacing be
tween vents within the building shall be
1 In Groups B F M and S Occupancies 120 feet (36 576 mm)
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2 In Group II Occupancies 100 feet (30 480 mm)
906 53 Venting ratios The following ratios of effective area of
vent openings to floor areas shall be
1 In Groups B F, M and S Occupancies 1 100
2 In Group H Occupancies 1 50
,9066 Curtain Boards '•>;• ; ....'. , ,' , ,.;.,'.. >.-:
ft',:-' h'fi,.;* ^:^}f;,;i;;i^,;<.;;-i.is;;,i«'.h;^l||^!|t!ll;:;i!r:;:5^5=;'i
;§0£$'lj;Gcricral^Ci!^
IB ;vented building irfat-igniancewuhlheprpvistoiisof-this section.
90662 Construction Curtain boards shall be sheet metalj 35-
besios Aboard, lath and plastsivgypsum wallboard or othettap-.
proved, material:, that provide equivalent performance that will
;resist the-passage of rsirioke';AI||oints;and connections.shall be
smoketiglit."••'•.-•'; ^'.'•"f.;;|V:.-.'-/ \ ;;;;/, ,';••: ••• '-, ;<;;••
906 6,3; Location and depth.: turtain boards shall extend.doviri
from .the^cpiiing for a mininium depth of 6'feet (1829 mm), but
need hot extend closer than Si<xt (2438 mits) to the floor In Group
H Occupa,ncies,'-1hC imnunuin!!dep'th shall be 12 feet (3658 pirn)
e\ccpr that it need 'no'* be closer than 8 feet (2436 mm) to the floor,
provided the ciinam is not less than'Sfee't (18291 rani) in depth
906,6 4 .Spacing lite distahce.bctween curtain boardsislsalj not
exceed 250 feet (76 200 mm) and tht ctirtaine'd aifea shall r?e l;ri)- :
Ui,d,(o 50;000 square feef (4645.m2)' In Group f{Occupancie"?yti)e*.
TABLE 9 A—STANDPIPE REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANCY
x 304 8 for mmx 0 0929 tor m*
1 Occupancies exceeding 150 feel in height and more
Ihan one story
2 Occupancies four stones or more but jess than 150
feel in height except Group R Division 36
3 Group A Occupancies with occupant load exceeding
10007
4 Group A, Division 2 1 Occupancies over 5 000
square feel in area used for exhibition
5 Groups I H B S M I' Division \ Occupancies less
than four stones in height bul greater than 20 000
square feel per floor6
6 Stages more than 1 000 square feet tit area
NONSPRINKLERED BUILDING'
Standplpe Class
III
fl and I!"1]
(or III)
II
11
II-1
H
Hose Requirement
Yes
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
SPRINKLEREO BUILDING"
Standplpe Class
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No requirement
11
No requirement
[II
Hoae Requirement
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
1 Except as otherwise specified in Item 4 of this table Class II standpipcs need not be provided in basements having an automatic fire extinguishing system Ihrough
out
^1 he standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler system
-'Portions of otherwise spnnklered buildings that are not protected by automatic sprinklers shall have Class II standpipes installed as required Tor the unsprinklcred
portions
4 In open structures where Class II standpipes may be damaged by freezing the building official may authorize the use of Class I slandpipcs that are located asrequired for Class II standptpes
''Hose is required [or Class 11 slandpipcs only
6For the purposes of this table occupied roofs of parking structures shall be considered an additional story In parking structures a tier is a story
'Class II standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely for worship
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conditions the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection
as required 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 621 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 the 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 extenor 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 and Heat Removal
8102.7 1 Genera] 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 mslaflation of smoke and heat venis
is determined by the chief to be impractical mechanical smoke remov
al systems are allowed to be provided m accordance with UFC Stan
dard 81 3
2 Frozen food storage classified as a Class I or Class U 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 of vents. 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 1 and u 1 12
Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activa-
tion of any one of the following
1 An approved fixed-temperature heat-responsive device rated
between 100 and 200°F (56 and 111 C) above estimated ambient
temperatures
2 An approved rate-of-nse device, or
3 Approved heat-sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop
out of the vent opening
The heat-responsive device shall be listed and labeled Smoke
and heat 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 nbs or gutters having a total width not
exceeding 6 inches (152 4 mm)
8102 7 4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall be located
in accordance with Table 81 B Vents shall be located 20 feet
(6096 mm) or more from bnes 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 high-piled storage areas
81028 Curtain Boards
8102 8 1 General When curtain boards are required by Table
81-A curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Sec
tion81028
81026181032
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 fight
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
Uons are required by Table 81-A approved l'/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 UFC 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
810210 Aisles
8102 10 1 General 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 UFC Standards 81 1 and 81 2 and Article 88
EXCEPTION Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys
terns alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when ap-
proved
810210.2 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 shelves classified as shelf storage shall be
30 inches (762 mm) or more m width
810210.2 2 Spnnklered buddings Aisles in spnnklered
buildings shall be 44 inches (11176 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
he accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used
810210.2.3 Nonspnnklered buddings Aisles in nonspnn
klered buildings shall be 96 inches (2438 4 mm) or more in width
8102 103 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
with the Building Code^Hf!f ?«!?•:•? #&"jnsH:^:j;i!i;fi^5i?"#*&;x'<;!4s£s'« >$*i$\~i- ^f<
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SECTION 8103
STORAGE
• SOLID-PILED AND SHELF
8103 1 General Shelf storage and storage in solid piles solid
piles on pallets and bmbox 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
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1001 7 2
the chief quarterly tests of such systems shall be conducted by ap-
proved persons A written record shall be maintained and shall be
made available to the inspection authority
1001.5 5 Smoke-control systems Mechanical smoke control
systems such as those m high rise buildings buildings containing
atna covered mall buildings and mechanical ventilation systems
utilized m smokeproof enclosures and for smoke-removal sys
terns utilized in high piled combustible storage occupancies shall
be maintained in an operable condition at all times Unless other-
wise required by the chief quarterly tests of such systems shall be
conducted by approved persons A written record shall be main-
tained and shall be made available to the inspection authority
10016 Tampering with Fire protection Equipment, Barri-
ers, Security Devices, Signs and Seals
10016 1 Fire department property Apparatus equipment
and appurtenances belonging to or under the supervision and um-
trol of the fire department shall not be molested tampered with
damaged or otherwise disturbed unless authorized by the chief
1001 6 2 Fire hydrants and fire appliances. Fire hydrants and
fire appliances required by this code to be installed or maintained
shall not be removed tampered with or otherwise disturbed except
for the purpose of extinguishing fire training recharging or mak
ing necessary repairs or when allowed by the fire department.
When a fire appliance is removed as herein allowed it shall be re
placed or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was re
moved has been accomplished
1001 6 3 Barriers, security devices, signs and seals Locks
gates doors, barricades chains, enclosures signs tags or seals
which have been installed by the fire department or by its order or
under its control shall not be removed, unlocked destroyed tam-
pered with or otherwise molested in any manner See also Sections
103 4 3 3 and 902 2 4 2
EXCEPTION When authorized by the chief or performed by pub-
lic officers acung within their scope of duty
1001 6 4 Fire alarms Sec Sections 1006 1 2 and 1302
1001 7 Obstruction and Impairment of Fire Hydrants and
Fire protection Equipment.
1001 7 1 General Posts fences vehicles growth, trash stor
age and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near
fire hydrants fire department inlet connections or fire protection
system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equip
mem or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible The
fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaming im
mediate access to fire protection equipment or hydrants
1001 7 2 Clear space around hydrants A 3 foot (9144 mm)
clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire
hydrants except as otherwise required or approved
10017J Fire-extinguishing equipment Class D standpipe
hose stations Class I and Class HI standpipe outlets and portable
fire extinguishers shall not be concealed obstructed or impaired
1001 7 4 Fire alarm equipment Alarm initiating devices
A L c alarm [For SFM] notification appliances and annunciators shall
LA not be concealed obstructed or impaired
10018 Marking of Fire-protection Equipment and Fire Hy
drants Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be
clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by
parking and other obstructions See also Section 901 4 3
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10019 Special Hazards For occupancies of an especially haz
ardous nature or where special hazards exist in addition to the nor
mal hazard of the occupancy or where access for fire apparatus is
unduly difficult, the chief is authorized to require additional safe
guards consisting of additional fire appliance units more than one
type of appliance or special systems suitable for the protection of
the hazard involved Such devices or appliances, can consist of au
tomatic fire alarm systems automatic sprinkler or water spray sys-
tems standpipe and hose fixed or portable fire extinguishers
suitable fire blankets breathing apparatus manual or automatic
covers carbon dioxide, foam halogenated or dry chemical or oth
er special fire extinguishing systems Where such systems are
provided they shall be designed and installed in accordance with
the applicable SFM Adopted Standards See Article [For SFM]
See Article 91 and Section 1013
1001 10 Fire Appliances The chief is authorized to designate
the type and number of fire appliances to be installed and mam
lained in and upon all buildings and premises in the jurisdiction
other than private dwellings This designation shall be based on
the relative seventy of probable fire including the rapidity with
which it could spread Such appliances shall be of a type suitable
for the probable class of fire associated with such building or
premises and shall have approval of the chief
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SECTION 1003 — FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
1003 1 Installation Requirements
1003 1 1 General Fire extinguishing systems shall be installed
in accordance with the Building Code and Section 1003
Fire hose threads used in connection with fire extinguishing
systems shall be national standard hose thread or as approved
The location of fire department hose connections shall be ap
proved
In buildings used for high piled combustible storage, fire
protection shall be in accordance with Article 81
1003 1 2 Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply
with the Building Code (See UBC Standard 9-1 )
EXCEPTIONS I Automatic fire extinguishing systems not cov
ered by the Building Code shall be approved and installed in accor
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conditions the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection
as required 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 621 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 the use of a ladder
8102 62 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
81026.24 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices
shall be used
8102 7 Smoke and 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
is determined by the chief to be impractical mechanical smoke remov
al systems are allowed to be provided in accordance with UFC 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
810272 Types of vents 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 1 and u 1 12
Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activa-
tion of any one of the following
1 An approved fixed-temperature^heat-responsive device rated
between 100 and 200° F (56 and 111 °C) above estimated ambient
temperatures,
2 An approved rate-of-nse device or
3 Approved heat-sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop
out of the vent opening
The heat-responsive device shall be listed and labeled Smoke
and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an ap
proved manual operation
8102 73 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 nbs or gutters having a total width not
exceeding 6 inches (152 4 mm)
8102 7 4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall 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 high-piled storage areas
81028 Curtain Boards
8102 81 General When curtain boards are required by Table
81-A curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Sec
tion81028
8102 6 1
81032
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 l'/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 UFC 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 m accordance with the Build
ing Code See UBC Standard NO TAG
8102 10 Aisles
8102 10 1 General 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 UFC Standards 81-1 and 81 2 and Arucle 88
EXCEPTION Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys
terns alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when ap-
proved
8102102 Width
Aisle width shall be in accordance with81021021 General
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 shelves classified as shelf storage shall be
30 inches (762 mm) or more in width
;8102102;2,Spnnltlered
storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet'(232:i(5 nj?)S)™.:a|f&'aijd.j5i
'designated to contain high-hazard comrflbdities ;•; if^i^R-i-t*^;
Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438 4 mm) or more m width m pub-
lic accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used
810210.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings Aisles m nonspnn-
klered buildings shall be 96 inches (2438 4 mm) or more in width
8102 10 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
with the Building Code
8102 11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish
ers shall be provided in accordance with UFC 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
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the exit occurs within a fire resistive corridor complying with
Section 1004 3431 The length of such corridor shall not be less
than the amount of the increase taken, in feet (mm)
1004 2524 Open parking garages In a Group S Division 4
open parking garage as defined in Section 311 9 the travel dis
tance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) in a building not
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and 400
feet (121 920 mm) in a building equipped with an automatic span
kler system throughout The travel distance may be measured to
open stairways which are permitted in accordance with Section
1005331
10042525 Factory, hazardous and storage occupancies Ina
one story building classified as a Group H Division 5 aircraft re
pair hangar or as a Group For Group S Occupancy the travel dis-
tance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) and may be increased
to 400 feet (121 920 mm) if the building is equipped with an auto-
matic sprinkler system throughout and is also provided with
1004 3 Exit access Components
10043 1 General Exit access components incorporated mtu the
design of the exit access portion of the means of egress system
shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004 3
100432 Aisles
1004321 General Aisles serving as a portion of an exit access
in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements
of Section 1004 3 2 Aisles shall be provided from all occupied
portions of (he exit access that contain seats tables furnishings
displays and similar fixtures or equipment
1004 322 Width in occupancies without fixed seats The
width of aisles in occupancies without fixed seats shall be deter
mined in accordance with the following
1 In areas serving employees only the minimum aisle width
shall be 24 inches (610 mm) but not less than the width deter
mined as specified in Section 1003 2 3
2 In public areas of Groups B and M Occupancies and in
assembly occupancies without fixed seats the minimum clear
aisle width shall be 36 inches (914 mm) where seats tables fur
mshings displays and similar fixtures or equipment arc placed on
only one side of the aisle and 44 inches (1118 mm) where such fix
tures or equipment are placed on both sides of the aisle
; EXCEPTION {ForSI'M} Libraries mlh open book slacks shall
'• have main aisles no less Ilian 44 inches (1118 mm) in width, and side
: range and end aisles no less lhan 36 inches (914 mm) in width
The required width of aisles shall be unobstructed
EXCEPTION Handrails and doors when fully opened shall not
reduce the required widili by more than 7 inches {178 mm) Doors in
any position shall not reduce the required width by more lhan one half
Other nonstruciura! projections such as trim and suniiardecorativefea
lures may project into ihe required width 1'Aj inches (18 mm) from
each side
1004.3 2 3 Occupancies with fixed seats Aisles in occupancies
with fixed seats shall comply with the requirements of this section
1004 3 2.3 1 Width. The clear width of disles shall be based on
the number of fixed seats served by such aisles The required
width of aisles serving fixed seats shall not be used for any other
purpose
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The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings without smoke
protected assembly seating shall be in accordance with Table
IOC
The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings where smoke
protected assembly seating has been provided and for which an
approved life safety evaluation has also been conducted shall be
in accordance with Table 10-D For Table 10 D the number of
seats specified must be within a single assembly place and inter
polation shall be permitted between the specified values shown
{•or both tables, the minimum clear widths shown shall be modi
fied in accordance with the following
1 Where risers exceed 7 inches (178 mm) in height multiply
the stairway width in the tables by factor A where
A = 1 +(nser height - 7 0 inches)(41)
For SI A = 1 +(riser height - 178 mm)
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Where risers do not exceed 7 inches (178 mm) in height A = 1
2 Stairways not having a handrail within a 30 inch (762 mm)
horizontal distance shall be 25 percent wider than otherwise cal
culated i e multiply by B = 1 25 For all other stairs B = 1
3 Ramps steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10%
slope) where used in ascent shall have their width increased by 10
percent i e multiply by C = 1 10 For ramps not steeper than
1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% slope) C = 1 Where
fixed seats are arranged in rows, the clear width of aisles shall not
be less than set forth above or less than the following minimum
widths
3 1 Forty eight inches (1219 mm) for stairways having
seating on both sides
3 2 Thirty six inches (914 mm) for stairways having seat
ing on one side
3 3 Twenty three inches (584 mm) between a stairway
handrail and seating where the aisles are subdivided by
the handrail
3 4 Forty two inches (1067 mm) for level or ramped aisles
having seating on both sides
3 5 Thirty six inches (914 mm) for level or ramped aisles
having seating on one side
3 6 Twenty three inches (584 mm) between a stairway
handrail and seating where an aisle does not serve more
than five rows on one side
Where exit access is possible in two directions the width of
such aisles shall be uniform throughout their length Where aisles
converge to form a single path of exit travel the aisle width shall
not be less than the combined required width of the converging
aisles
10043 2.33. Seat spacing Where seating rows have 14 or less
seats, the minimum clear width of aisle accessways shall not be
less than 12 inches (305 mm) measured as the clear horizontal dis-
tance from the back of the row or guardrail ahead and the nearest
projection of the row behind Where seats are automatic or self
rising measurement may be made with the seats in the raised posi-
tion Where seats are not automatic or self rising the minimum
clear width shall be measured with the seat in the down position
EXCEPTION IFor SFM] When tablet arm chairs are used, the
mintmiimclearwtdihof'12 inches(305 mm) between rowsmay be mea
sured with tablet arms in the stored position only where all tablet arms
are raided manually in one motion to a vertical position and fall to the
stored position by farce of gravity
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EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber)
FRP (fiberglass reinforced polyester)
Natural rubber (expanded)
Nitnle rubber (acrylonitnle butadiene rubber)
PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalatc)
Polybutadicne
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 acrylonitnle)
SBR (styrene butadiene rubber)
8101 423 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-chlorotnfluoroethylene co
polymer ETFE ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, FEP,
fluonnated 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
nals which have a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to
those of ordinary combustibles Examples of Group C plastics in
elude but are not limited to the following
Fluoroplastics (PCTFE polychlorotnfluoroethylene PTFE
polytetrafluoroethylene)
Melanune (melamme formaldehyde)
Phenol
PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5 per-
cent, e g pipe, pipe fittings)
PVDC (polyvmylidene chloride)
PVDF (polyvmylidene 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
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8101 66
8101 5 Designation of High piled Storage Areas
81015 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 spccifical
ly designated to contain Class I Class n Class III Class FV or
high hazard 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 810152
810152 Designation based on engineering analysis Thedes
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 commodity 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 higher hazard commodity shall not exceed 120
square feet (11 15m-) 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
density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (83 6 m2) for wet
pipe systems and 1 200 square feet (1115 m2) for dry pipe sys
terns The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with the
Fire Code (sec Section 9003 Standard n 2 9)
8101 6 Housekeeping and Maintenance
8101 61 Rack structures The structural integrity of racks shall
be maintained
8101 6 2 Ignition sources
8101 621 General Clearance from ignition sources shall be
provided in accordance with Section 1109
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8101 6.3 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being con
ducted aisles shall be kept clear of storage waste material and de-
bns 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 (12192 mm) or smaller aisles and a
minimum unobstructed aisle width of one half of the required aisle
width shall be maintained m aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 2
mm) During mechanical stocking operations a minimum unob
structed aisle width of 44 inches (11176 mm) shall be maintained.
See Section 8102 10
81016 4 Pile dimension and height limitations See Sec
tion 8103 3
810165 Arrays See Section 8103 4
810166 Flue spaces See Section 8104 3
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8103 2 1 General When fire sprinklers are required by Table
81 A, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout the building or to one hour rated fire resis-
tive walls constructed in accordance with the Building Code
Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies hav
ing one hour fire protection ratings The design and installation of
the automatic fire sprinkler system and other applicable fire
protection shall be in accordance with the Fire Code (see Section
9003 Standard n 2 9) and UFC Standard 81 1
8103 2 2 Shelf storage Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658
mm) but less than 15 feet in height shall be in accordance with the
fire protection requirements set forth in UFC Standard 81-1 Shelf
storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in
an approved manner with special fire protection such as in rack
sprinklers
8103 3 Pile Dimension and Height Limitations. Pile dimen
sions the maximum permissible storage height and pile volume
shall be in accordance with Table 81 A
81034 Array When a fire sprinkler system design utilizes
protection based on a closed array array clearances shall be pro
vided and maintained as specified by the standard used
SECTION 8104 — RACK STORAGE
8104 1 General Rack storage shall be in accordance with Sec
tions 8102 and 8104 Bmboxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any
dimension shall be regulated as rack storage
8104.2 Fire Protection
8104.2 1 General When fire sprinklers are required by Table
81 A an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout the building or to one-hour fire resistive
walls constructed in accordance with the Building Code Open
ings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having
one hour fire protection ratings The design and installation of the
automatic fire spnnkler system and other applicable fire protec
Uon shall be in accordance with the Fire Code (see Section 9003
Standard n 2 9) and UFC Standard 81 2
8104 2 2 Plastic pallets and shelves Storage on plastic pallets
or plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engine
ered fire-protection systems
8104 2 3 Racks with solid shelving
8104 2.3 1 General Racks with solid shelving having an area
greater than 32 square feet (2 97 m2) measured between approved
flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance
withSecOon810423
EXCEPTIONS I Racks with mesh grated slatted or similar
shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 4 mm)
apart comprising at least 50 percent of overall shelf area and with ap-
proved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid
shelves
2 Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records with sol
id shelving shall be in accordance with UFC Standard 81 -4
8104 232 Fire protection Fire protection for racks with solid
shelving shall be in accordance with the requirements for racks
with solid shelving set forth in UFC Standard 81 2 or other nation
ally recognized standards See Article 90 Standard f 1 1
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Fire protection for records storage racks with solid shelving
shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in UFC
Standard 81-4
81044 Column Protection Steel building columns shall be
protected in accordance with UFC Standard 81-2
8104 5 Extrahigh rack Storage Systems
8104.5 1 Required approvals Approval of the chief shall be
obtained prior to installing extrahigh rack combustible storage
8104.5 2 Fire protection Buildings with extrahigh rack com
busublc storage shall be protected with a specially engineered au
tomatic spnnkler system Extrahigh rack combustible storage
shall be provided with additional special fire protection such as
separation from other buildings and additional built in fire
protection features and fire department access when required by
the chief
SECTION 8105 — AUTOMATED STORAGE
8105 1 General
Section 8105
Automated storage shall be in accordance with
8105 2 Fire Sprinklers When fire sprinklers are required by
Table 81 A an approved automatic fire spnnkler system shall be
installed throughout the building The design and installation of
the automatic fire spnnkler system shall be in accordance with the
Fire Code (see Section 9003 Standard n 2 9) and nationally rec
ogruzed standards
8105 3 Carousel Storage High piled storage areas having
greater than 500 square feet (46 5 m2) of carousel storage shall be
provided with automatic shutdown in accordance with one of the
following
1 An automatic smoke detection system with coverage extend
ing 15 feet (4575 mm) in all directions beyond unenclosed carou-
sel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator s
station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation
of a single detector,
2 An automatic smoke-detection system within enclosed car-
ousel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator s
station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation
of a single detector or
3 A single dead-man type control switch that allows the opera-
tion of the carousel storage system only when the operator is pres
ent The switch shall be in the same room as the carousel storage
system and located to provide for observation of the carousel sy s
tern
SECTION 8106 — SPECIALTY STORAGE
8106 1 General Records storage facilities used for the rack or
shelf storage of combustible paper records greater than 12 feet
(3658 mm) in height shall be m accordance with Sections 8102
and 8104 and UFC Standard 81-4 Palletized storage of records
shall be in accordance with Section 8103 1
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In other than dwelling units a means of egress shall not pass
through kitchens, storerooms restrooms closets or spaces used
for similar purposes
L c (For SFMJ In Group I Division 1 1 Occupancies a means of
L c egress shall not pass through specific use areas as listed m Table
\. c 3-C requiring one hour occupancy separations
A means of egress serving other than Group H Occupancies
shall not pass through rooms that contain Group H Occupancies
1004 2 3 Access to exits
1004 231 General Exits shall be provided from each building
level Additionally access to such exits shall be provided from all
occupied areas within building levels The maximum number of
exits required from any story basement or individual space shall
be maintained until arrival at grade or the public way
10042_32 From individual floors For the purposes of Section
10042 floors stories occupied roofs and similar designations of
building levels other than basements and mezzanines shall be con
sidered synonymous
Every occupant on the first story shall have access to not less
than one exit and not less lhan two exits when required by Table
10 A Every occupant in basements and on stones other than the
first story shall have access to not less than two exits
EXCEPTIONS 1 Second stories having an occupant load less
lhan 10 may be provided with access lo only one exit
2 Two or more dwelling units on the second story or in a basement
may have access to only one exit where the total occupant load served
by thai exit does not exceed 10
3 Except as provided in Table 10 A access toonly one exit need be
provided from Ihe second floor or a basement within an individual
dwelling unit or a Group R Division 3 congregate residence
4 Where the third floor within an individual dwelling unit or a
Group K Division 3 congregate residence docs no! exceed 500square
feel (46 45 m2) access to only one exit need be provided from thai
floor
5 Occupied roofs on Group R Division 3 Occupancies may have
access to only one cxil where such occupied areas are less than 500
square feel (4645 m2) and are located no higher lhan immediately
above Ihe second story
6 Floors and basements used exclusively for the service of the
building may have access to only one exit For the purposes of this ex
ception storage rooms laundry rooms maintenance offices and simi
tar uses shall not be considered as providing service to Ihe building
No cumulative or contributing occupant loads from adjacent
levels need be considered when determining the number of
required exits from a given level
100423.3 From individual spaces All occupied portions of the
building shall have access to not less than one exit or exit access
doorway Access to not less than two exits, exit access doorways
or combination thereof shall be provided when the individual or
cumulative occupant load served by a portion of the exit access is
equal to or greater lhan that listed in Table 10 A
EXCEPTIONS 1 Elevator lobbies may have access to only one
exitorexit access doorway provided the use of such exit or exit access
doorway does not require keys tools special knowledge or effort
2 Storage rooms laundry rooms and maintenance offices not
exceeding 300 square feel (27 87 m2) in floor area may be provided
with access to only one exit or exit access doorway
C EXCEPTIONS [ForSFM] 1 Fvery assembly building as defined
C in Chapter 2 shall be provided with not less lhan two remotely located
£ exits
£ 2 In holding cells such as are found in courthouse buildings a
A minimum of two means of egress shall be provided when the occupant
A load is more than 20
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1004 234 Additional access to exits Access to not less than
three exits exit access doorways or combination thereof shall be
provided when the individual or cumulative occupant load served
by the exit access is 501 to 1 000
Access to not less than four exits exit access doorways or com
bination thereof shall be provided when the individual or cumula
live occupant load served by the exit access exceeds 1 000
1004 2 4 Separation of exits or exit access doorways Where
two or more exits or exit access doorways are required from any
level or portion of the building at least two of the exits or exit
access doorways shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less
lhan one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the area served measured in a straight line between
the center of such exits or exit access doorways Additional exits
or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance
apart so that if one becomes blocked the others will be available
EXCEPTION The separation distance determined in accordance
with this section may be measured along a direcl path of exit travel
within a fire resistive corridor complying with Section 1004 3431
serving exit enclosures 1 he walls of any such exit enclosure shall not
be less than 30 feet (9144 mm) measured in a straight line from the
walls of another exit cnclosuic
100425 Travel distance
1004 251 General Travel distance is that distance an occupant
must travel from any point within occupied portions of the exit
access to the door of the nearest exit Travel distance shall be mea
sured in a straight line along the path of exit travel from the most
remote point through the center of exit access doorways to Ihe
centerof the exit door Travel distance shall include that portion of
the path of exit travel through or around permanent construction
features and building elements Travel around tables chairs fur
mshings cabinets and similar temporary or movable fixtures or
equipment need not be considered as the normal presence of such
items is factored into the permitted travel distance
Unless prohibited elsewhere in this chapter travel within the
exit access may occur on multiple levels by way of unenclosed
stairways or ramps Where the path of exit travel includes unen
closed stairways or ramps within the exit access the distance of
travel on such means of egress component!) shall also be included
in the travel distance measurement The measurement along stair
ways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread
nosings in the center of the stairway
1004252 Maximum travel distance The travel distance to at
least one exit shall not exceed that specified in this section
Special travel distance requirements are contained in other sec-
tions of this code as follows
1 For atria see Section 402 5
2 For Group E Occupancies see Section 1007 3
3 For Group H Occupancies see Section 1007 4
4 For malls see Sections 404 4 3 and 404 4 5
5 [for SFMJ For Group I Occupancies see Section 10075
1004 2521 Nonsprinklcred buildings In buildings not
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout the
iftfietraytlflistanqe stfalf
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1004 2523 Corridor increases The travel distances speci
tied in Sections 1004 2521, 1004 2522, 1004 2524 and
1004 2525 may be increased up to an additional 100 feet
(30 480 mm) provided that Ihe last portion of exit access leading to
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TABLE 3-B—REQUIRED SEPARATION IN BUILDINGS OF MIXED OCCUPANCY1 (HOURS)
N—No requirements for fiic resistance
'For detailed requirements and exceptions see Section 302 4
2For special provisions on highly loxic materials see the Fire Code
3For agricultural buildings see also Appendix Chapter 3
4Sec Section 109 2 2 for exception
3For Group F Division 1 woodworking establishments with more than 2,500 square feel (232 3 in2) the occupancy separation shall be one hour
TABLE 3-C—REQUIRED SEPARATION OF SPECIFIC USE AREAS IN GROUP I,
DIVISION 1 1 HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOMES
'For rubbish and linen chute termination rooms sec Section 71] 5
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A2
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A3
A-4
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H2
H-3
H-45
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S2
S-3
S-4
S-5
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N
N
A-3
N
N
N
A-4
N
N
N
N
B
3
1
1
N
1
E
N
N
N
N
N
1
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3
1
1
N
1
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1
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3
1
1
N
1
N
1
1
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4
4
4
4
2
4
2
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4
4
4
4
4
1
4
1
1
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4
4
4
4
4
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4
1
1
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4
4
3
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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3
1
1
N
1
N
1
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S-2
3
1
1
N
1
N
1
N
N
S-3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
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1
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1
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1
1
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4
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4
3
3
4
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1
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1
1
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OPEN PARKING OARAGES ARK EXCLUDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 31 1 2
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DESCRIPTION
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Employee locker rooms
Gift/retail shops
Handicraft shops
Kitchens
laboratories that employ hazardous materials in quantities less than
that which would cause classification as a Group II Occupancy
Laundries greater than 100 square feet (9 3 m2)1
Paint shops employing hazardous substances and materials in
quantities less than that which would cause classification as a Group H
Occupancy
Physical plant maintenance shop
Soiled linen room1
Storage rooms 100 square feet (9.3 m2) or less in area storing
combustible material
Storage rooms more than 100 square feet (9 3 m2) storing combustible
material
Trash -collection rooms'
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
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None
None
None
One hour
One hour
One hour
One hour
One hour
None
One hour
One hour