HomeMy WebLinkAbout2285 RUTHERFORD RD; ; CB020695; Permit~~\0~": __
b4-10-2002
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Av Carlsbad, CA 92008
Commercial/Industrial Permit Permit No: CB020695
Building Inspection Request Line (760) 602-2725
Job Address: 2285 RUTHERFORD RD CBAD
Permit Type: Tl Sub Type:
Parcel No: 2120620800 Lot#:
Valuation:
Occupancy Group:
$47,000.00 Construction Type:
Reference #:
Project Title; CALLAWAY-STORAGE RACKS
INDUST
0
NEW
Status:
Applied:
Entered By:
Plan Approved:
Issued:
Inspect Area:
ISSUED
03/06/2002
RMA
03/18/2002
04/10/2002
Applicant: Owner: 4726 O•Vi0/02 0002 01.
PAL CON
:1801 COMMERCENTERW
SAN BERNADINO CA 92408
562 596-1974 .
;:. Total Fees: t· $566.76
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Building Permit
Add'I Building Permit Fee
Plan Check
Add'I Plan Check Fee
Plan Check Discount
Strong Motion Fee
Park Fee
LFM Fee
Bridge Fee
BTD#2 Fee
BTD#3 Fee
Renewal Fee
Add'I Renewal Fee
Other Building Fee
Pot. Water Cori. Fee
Meter Size
Add'I Pot. Water Con. Fee
Reel. Water Con. Fee
Inspector:
CALLAWAY GOLF CO
2285 RUTHERFORD RD
CARLSBAD CA 92008
Total Payments To Date: $219.38 Balance Due:
$337.51
$0.00
$219.38
$0.00
$0.00
$9.87
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00.
$0;00
$0:00
$0.00
$0.00
Meter Size
Add'I Rec!. Water Con. Fee
Meter Fee
SDCWAFee
CFD Payoff Fee
PFF
PFF.(CFD Fund)
License Tax
License Tax (CFD Fund)
Traffic Impact Fee
Traffic Impact (CFb Fund)
PLUMBING TOTAL
ELECTRICAL TOTAL
MECHANICAL TOTAL
Master Drainage Fee
Sewer Fee
Redev Parking Fee
Additional Fees
TOTAL PERMIT FEES
FINAL APPROVAL
$347.38
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$566.76
Date: -~-==~:..::;;._ Clearance: _____ _
NOTICE: Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "lmpositior!" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively
referred to as!1ees/exactions." You have 90 days from.the date this permit was issued to protestimposition 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.
V .
(_QtO~: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PLAN CHECK No.Cf>0~9S PERMIT .APPL.ICATION
CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008
Address (include Bldg/Suite #) Business Name {at this address)
Legal Description Lot No. Subdivision Name/Number Unit No. Phase No.
Assessor's Parcel # Existing Use Proposed Use
Total # of units
?3jh 03/flh/0? 000? fl1 fi?
#of Stories # of Bedrooms CG#=of Bathroom21.9 ,38
Telephone
0 I have and will maintain a certificate of consem to self-insure for workers' compensation as provided by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, .for the performance
of the work for which this permit is issued. ~ I have and will maintain workers' compensation, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is
-~ued. My worker's compensation insuranc carri rand policy number are: ~ CJ 4 f l
Insurance Company · ~ · Policy No. f £41()4.-Q Expiration Date __ I . {f?_
(THIS SECTION NEED NOT BE COMPLETED IF THE PERMIT IS FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS [$100] OR LESS)
0 CERTIFICATE 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 to W pensaf n Laws of California.
WARNING: Failu to sation coverage is unlawful, and shall subject an employer to criminal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred
thousand dollars ($1 t of compensation, damages as provided for in Section 3706 of the Lab r co , interest and attorney's fees.
SIGNATURE. __ -+-T"'.-'--"'1---~'---t----------,------DATE °3, Q ;t2:·:QWNJR~BU:1iio ___ DECLA'RA 'c>N··, . _ .' . .':::~..:_··.: ·:· ·,:·~·-·: . .'.;\ . .:.. ·::.:;,::_>;:·: .. ·
I hereby affirm that I am exempt from the Contractor's License Law for the following reason:
[] I, as owner of the property or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do 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).
0 I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The
Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and contracts for such projects with contractor{s) licensed
pursuant to the Contractor's License Law).
0 I am exempt under Section ______ Business and Professions Code for this reason:
1. I personally plan t6 provide the major labor and materials for construction of the proposed property improvement. 0 YES ONO
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 I 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/ contractors license number): _____________________________________________ _
5. I will provide some of the work, but I have contracted (hired) the following persons to provide the work indicated {include name / address / phone number / type of work): ________________________________________________________ _
Is the applicant or future building occupant required to submit a business plan, acutely hazardous materials registration form or risk management and prevention
program under Sections 25505, 25533 or 25534 of the Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act? 0 YES O NO
Is the applicant or future building occupant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or·air quality management district? 0 YES O NO
Is the facility to be constructed within 1,000 feet of the outer boundary of a school site? D YES O NO
IF ANY OF THE ANSWERS ARE YES, A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT HAS MET OR IS MEETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT.
~f!UQ11Q!'£KEtroJN~:·~q~~\:;.:V.,:::. ::.:,r.{.:.::..• __ .:_ .,1.'. ·---·· .•
I hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued {Sec. 3097(i) Civil Code).
I certify that I have read the application and state that the above information is correct anc:l that the information on the plans is accurate. I agree to comply with all
City ordinances and State laws relating to building constructiqn. I hereby authorize representatives of the Citt 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,
JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH MAY IN ANY WAY ACCRUE AGAINST SAID CITY IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GRANTING OF THIS PERMIT.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
WHITE: File YE!-LOW: Applicant PINK: Finance
'I
City of Carlsbad Bldg Inspection Request
For: 04/19/2002
Permit# CB020695
Title: CALLAWAY-STORAGE RACKS
. Description:
Type:TI
.Job Address:
Sub Type: INDUST
2285 RUTHERFORD RD
Suite: Lot 0
Location:
APPLICANT PAL CON
Owner: CALLAWAY GOLF CO
Remarks:
Total Time:
CD Description
14 Frame/Steel/Bolting/Welding
_/.!I_
--Associated PCRs
Inspection History
Date Description
Act Comments
A/7
~
Act lnsp Comments
Inspector Assignment:
Phone: 7609308585
Inspector. L
Requested By: TRACY NEIDEL
Entered By: CHRISTINE
Carlsbad Fire Department 020695
1635 Farada~ Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Plan Review Requirements Category:
Fire Prevention
(760) 602-4660
Date of Report: _04_1 ..... 08_!2_0_02 _______ _
Building Plan
Reviewed by:
Name: Ben Pasco
\.
Address: 10621' Bloomfield Ste. 5
City, State: Los Alamitos CA 90720
Plan Checker: Job #: 020695 ---------
Job Name: Callaway Golf Bldg #: C!3020695 ---------------------'=~
Job Address: 2285 Rutherford Rd Ste. or Bldg. No.
IZI Approved
LI Approved
Subject to
LI Incomplete
Review
FD Job#
The item you have submitted for review has been approved. The approval is
based on plans, information and / or specifications provided in your submittal;
therefore any changes to these items after this date, including field
modifications, must be reviewed by this office to insure continued conformance
with applicable codes and standards. Please review carefully all comments
attached as failure to comply with instructions in this report can result in
suspension of permit to construct or install improvements.
The item you have submitted for review has been approved subject to the
attached conditions. The approval is based on plans, information and/or
specifications provided in your submittal. Please review carefully all comments
attachE;}d, as failure to comply with in~tructions in this report can result in
suspension of permit to construct or install improvements. Please r~submit to
this office the necessary plans and/ or specifica~ions required to indicate
compliance with applicable codes and standards.
The item you have submitted for review is incomplete. At this time, this office
cannot adequately conduct a review to determine compliance with the
applicable codes and I or standards. Please review carefully all comments
attached. Please resubmit the necessary plans and/ or specifications to this
office for review and approval.
1st
020695
2nd
FD File#
3rd Other Agency ID
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PLANNINC/ENCINEERIN·c APPROVALS
PERMIT NUMBER CB Q8-fct:l5:
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION MINOR
C < $10,000.00)
OTHER
DATE o-/1-0o-·
PLAZA CAMINO REAL
CARLSBAD COMPANY STORES
VILLACE FAIRE
COMPLETE OFFICE BUILDINC
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PLANNER DATE
ENGINEEJ~ /)Jad!_,,~ DATE _'3_~-'~'/a__;;.~----
oocs/Mlsforms/Plannlng Engineering Approvals
EsGil Corporation
'l.n Part:nersliip 'Ulitli (jovemment for '13uilaing Safety
DATE: 3/14/02
JURISDICTION: Cadsbad
PLAN CHECK NO.: 02-695 SET:I
PROJECl' ADDRE:SS: 2285 Rutherford Road
PROJECr NAME: Storage Racks for Callaway Golf
D
D
D
The plans transmitted herewith have been corrected where necessary and substantially comply
with the jurisdiction's building codes.
•'
The plans transmitted herewith will substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes
When minor deficiencies identified_ below are resolved and checked by building department staff.
The plans transmitted herewith have significant deficiencies identified on the .enclosed check list
and should be corrected and 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.
D The applicant's copy of the check list is enclosed for the jurisdiction to forward tp the applicant
contact person.
D. 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 #:
12:Y: Date contacted:
Mail Telephone Fax
(by: )
In Person
REMARKS: 1. Fire Department approval is require . City to field verify that the path of travel
from the .handicapped parking space to the rack rea and the bathrooms serving the rack area
comply with all the current disabled access re irements.
By: David Yao Enclosures:
Esgil Corporation ·
D G_A D MB D EJ D PC 3/7 trnsmtl.dot
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 + San Diego, California 92123 + (858) 560-1468 + Fax (858) 560-1576
Carlsbad '02-695
3/14/02
VALUATION AND PLAN CHECK FEE
JURISDICTION: Carlsbad PLAN CHECK NO.: 02-695
PREPARED BY: David Yao DATE: 3/14/02
BUILDING ADDRESS: 2285 Rutherford Road
BUILDING OCCUPANCY: TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
BUILDING AREA Valuation Reg. VALUE
PORTION ( Sq. Ft.) Multiplier Mod.
storaqe racks oer citv
-.
Air Conditioning
Fire S1xin_klers
TOTAL VALUE
Jurisdiction Code cb By Ordinance
Bldg. Permit Fee by Ordinance j .... j
Plan Check Fee by Ordinance I ,.. I
Type of Review: _0 Complete Review D Structural Only
D Repetitive Fee CG Repeats
Comments:
D Other
D Hourly .__ ___ __.I Hour *
Esgil Plan Review Fee
($)
47,000
47,000
$337.51!
$219.381
$189.011
Sheet 1 of 1
macvalue.doc
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STORAGE RACKS
DRIVE-IN RACKS
CANTILEVER RACKS
MEZZ.6NINES
CONVEYORS
CAROUSELS
STEEL SHELVING
MOVABLE SHELVING
STORAGE-TANKS
MODULAR OFFICES
GONDOLAS
BOOKSTACKS
SEIZMIC
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
EST. 1985
CITY APPROVALS
STATE APPROVALS
PERMITTING SERVICES
PRODUCT TESTING
FIELD INSPECTION
SPEOAL FABRICATION
SEISMIC ANALYSIS
OF-STORAGE· RACKS· FOR
CALLAWAY GOLF
2-285 RUTHERFORD RD.
CARLSBAD, CA.
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ARIZQ\JA
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
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MISSOURI
NEVADA
NEW MEXICO
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
UTAH
WASHINGTON
161 ATLANTIC STREET • POMONA.• CA91768 • TEL:(909)869.;0989 • FAX:(909)869-0981 ots,~~,
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX: (909)869-0981
161 ATLANTIC STREET • POMONA • CA 91768
PROJECT __ CA_L_L_A __ W_A_Y_G_O_LF _____ _
FOR._ __ P_.Y_R_A_M_lb_.,S_T_O_,R_A_G_E ____ _
SHEET N0 .. ___ 2 ___ OF ___ 1_7 __
cALCULATEo·sy·--· .BOBS... DAT_E _0_2_-2_1_-2_0_0_2_
T·ABLE OF co·NTENTS
SCOPE:
DESCRlPTI.ON ....
COVER SHEET
TABLE OF-CONTENTS
SCOPE
PARAMETERS
CONFIGURATIONS
COMPONENTS & SPECS.
LOADS AND DISTRIBUTION
LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS
COLUMN
BEAM
B·EAMTO·COLUMN ..
BRACING
-·OVERTURNING
BASE PLATE
SLAB & SOIL
PAGE#
1
2
2
3
4 -5
6-8
9
10
1 1
12
l3
14
15
16
17
THIS ANALYSIS OF THE STORAGE SYSTEM IS TO DETERMINE ITS COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPROPRIATE-BUILDING coo~s WITH-RESPECT TO-STATIC AND SEISMIC FORCES.
TfiE STORAGE RACKS ARE PREFABRICATED AND ARE TO BE FIELD ASSEMBLED ONLY,
WITHOUT ANY FIELD--W-ELDING.
MATERIAL HANDLING. ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX: (909)869-"0981
161 ATLANTIC STREET • POMONA • CA 91768
PROJECT _____ C_A_L_L_A_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR... . PYRAMIO..STORAGE
SHEET N0. ___ 3 ___ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
cALCULATe-o· sv __ s_o_s_. s_._ DATE 02-21-2002
STORAGE RACKS CONSIST OF SEVERAL BAYS, INTERCONNECTED IN ONE OR BOTH
DIRECTIONS WITH THE COLUMNS OF THE VERTICAL FRAMES BEING COMMON BETWEEN
ANY ADJACENT BAYS,
THE ANALYSIS WILL FOCUS ON A TRIBUTARY BAY TO BE ANALYZED IN BOTH
LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE DIRECTION.
ST ABILITY LONGITUDINALLY IS DEPENDANT ON BEAM TO COLUMN MOMENT,
WHILE THE BRACING ACT TRANSVERSELY.
1. COLUMN. TRIBUTARY AREA
2. BEAM.
3. BEAM TO COLUMN.-· ' --·--/------·----··--' ' ' ' . '
4. BASE PLATE.
5. HORIZONTAL BRACING.
6. DIAGONAL BRACING.
7. BACK CONNECTOR.
l,.........._..___.,__..
TRANSVERSE , ; ~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,~
LONGITUDINAL
TOP VIEW
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX: (909)869-0981
161 ATLANTIC STREET• POMONA• CA ~1768
CONFIGURATIONS
PROJECT __ ._-::C::-A:-::L~,LA""'.""""""W __ A"""".Y_G_O_LF ______ _
FOR._ ______ ._.P_.Y_R_A_M_ID_S.:.:.,T~O:..:..R.:.:.A.:...:G:.:=.E ____ _
SHEET N0 .. ___ 4 ___ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
CAL.;CUL:ATED·sy_· ·_· _.8_0_8_.5_._ .. _ DATE 02-21-2002
TYPE 3 L VL S/R
2,9001b.
2,900 lb.
· -180"
2,900.lb.. .
-~
'I ~ 48"-,F
TYPE 3 LVL D/R
4,0001b.
3 r-
4,0001b. t-2
4,0001b. t-1
L
~ 96" ~ ~ 48"-+ 'I~ I,
'I 'I 'I
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX: (909)869-0981
161 ATLANTIC STREET• POMONA • CA 91768
CONFIGURATIONS ....
PROJECT_---:C:-:-A::-=L:-:LA-:--::-:W::-A-::Y~G-=-0-=-L=F ______ _
FOR.... . . P.YRAMID..STORAGE
SHEET N0 .. ___ 5 ____ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
CALCULATED BY BOB.S. DATE 02-21-2002
TYPE 7 L VL S/R
1 3001b ' , 1 7 r +-···-1;3001b.· .. I 6 +-1.300 lb. t 5 t 1,3001b.
1-80'·'···. -.. _.4 ... +-1,300 lb. t ::s
···+-1,300 lb. I z ·+-..... 1;30O1b.· .. L 1 zr , , ,
9611 ---}
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869~0989 • FAX: (909)869-0981
l61 ATLANTIC STREET• POMONA• CA 91768
SPECIFJCATION
-MAIN STEEL 50000 PSI
-BASE PLATE STEEL 36000 PSI
-ANCHOR -WEDGE TYPE 1 /2 x 3-1 /2
PROJECT __ C_A_L_L_A_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR_ ... ___ . P_ .. Y_.R_A_M_ID_ .. _ST_ .. O_R_A_.G_E _____ _
SHEET N0 .. ___ 6 ___ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
CALCULATED BY __ B_O_B_S_._ DA T ...... E _0_2_-_2_1_-2_0_0_2_
2,900 lb. 631#
3 r 803# Ii
-FLOOR SLAB 5" X 2000 PSI. REINFORCED 180"
!=;;:===2=,9=00=1b=·=:::::1420#F-1------f~#
I=;:::::::::-·=·2=.9=00=,b=·· ==I 2 1 0# r __ 4 6 7#
-SOIL BEARING PRESSURE 1 000 PSF
-SEISMIC ZONE 4.
-TYPE = SINGLE ROW UNITS. L. __
k 'I 96"--f } 48"-,I,
lu = 96"
SECTION AXIAL FORCE MOMENT BEAM MOMENT
1 4,500 lb. 26,009 in.lb. 22,897 in.lb. <1-std. conn. 2-·· 3;000· lb;·· 1-S-,T84·in;lb:·· ·
3 1,500 lb. 9,471 in.lb. 14,628 in.lb. <1-std. conn.
6,735 in.lb. <-std. conn.
TYP:E 3 LVL SIR DESIGN LOAD = 290.0#
BASE PLATE COLUMN BEAM
-J .. . -V-.. 3X3X12GA ..... . ... -J
8 X 5 X .375 COLUMN STRESS =1.01 4 x 2-3/4x 14 ga.
Mbase = 10610 in.lb. MAX LOAD/LEVEL= 4,498 lb.
BEAM IS O.K.
OVERTURNING BRACING SLAB & SOIL
-J HORIZONTAL -J DIAGONAL -J -J ANCHOR STRESS= 0.74 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA PUNCT. STRESS = 0.96
# OF ANCHORS = 2 STRESS= 0.29 STRESS = 0. 77 BENDING STRESS =1.20
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX:'(909)869-0981
l61 ATLANTIC STREET• POMONA• CA 91768
TYPE 3 .. tVL-0/R .. ·
SPECIFICATION
-MAIN STEEL 50000 PSI
-BASE·P~ATE STEEL 36000·PSI
-ANCHOR -WEDGE TYPE 1 /2 x 3-1 /2
-FLOOR SLAB 5" X 2000 PSI. REINFORCED
-SOIL BEARING.PRESSURE lOOO··PSf
-SEISMIC ZONE 4.
-TYPE = INTERCONNECTED UNITS.
SECTION AXIAL FORCE
1 -·6,-lSQ.-lb.
·,Z··· 4; 1 0O·lb:· · ·
3 2,050 lb.
PROJECT __ C_A_L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR_··· ___ P_.Y_·R_A_M_lD_ .. _ST_ .. O_R_A_.G_E _____ _
SHEET NO., ___ 7 ___ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
cALCLILATED sv __ . s_o_s_. s_._ DA TE...._0_2_-_2_1_-2_0_0_2_
4,000 lb. 441#
L 'I 96" --,.L ~ 48"~
lu = 96"
MOMENT BEAM MOMENT
1-7 ;602 ·in;Jb. 16.4.26 in.lb. <-std.conn. 1'1 ,049·in:lb:···
6,629 in.lb. 10,839 in.lb. <-std.conn.
5,315 in.lb. <-std.conn.
562# IJ
..
TYPE .3 .LVL D/R DESIGN LOAD = 4000#
BASE PLATE COLUMN BEAM
,J.. .. .../ .. .. 3X3X12GA. . . . . -.J
8 X 5 X .375 COLUMN STRESS =0.86 4 x 2-3/4x 14 ga.
. Mbase = 7831 in.lb. MAX LOAD/LEVEL= 4,498 lb.
BEAM IS O.K.
OVERTURNING BRACING SLAB & SOIL ..
.. ·-vl .... HOR~ZONTAL -J DIAGONAL -J -.J ANCHOR STRESS = 0. 1 5 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA PUNCT. STRESS = 0.93
# OF ANCHORS = 2 STRESS= 0.20 STRESS = 0.54 BENDING STRESS = 1 .1 6
SEIZMIC
·INC.
MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING
TEL: (909)869-0989 • FAX: (909)869-098'1
161 ATLANTIC STREET • POMONA • CA 91768
TYPE T'LVt ·S/R ...
SPECIFICATION
-MAIN STEEL 50000 PSI
-BASE P~ATE STEEL 36000 PSI
-ANCHOR -WEDGE TYPE 1 /2 X 3-1 /2
-FLOOR SLAB 5" X 2000 PSI. REINFORCED
-SOIL BEARING.PRESSURE .. lOOO·PSF
-SEISMIC ZONE 4.
-TYPE = SINGLE ROW UNITS.
SECTION AXIAL FORCE
1 4,9-00·lb. -z .... 4;200·tb:· ·
3 3,500 lb.
4 2,800 lb.
5 2,100 lb.
6 1,400 lb.
7 700 lb.
PRoJEcT. _ ____,c_A_L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR_ .. _. __ P_.Y_R_A_M_ID_ .. _ST_ .. O_R_A_ .. G_E _____ _
SHEET N0., _____ 8 ____ OF ____ 1_7 __ _
CALCULATED BY __ B_O_.B_S_._ DA T..._E _0_2_-_2_1_-_2_0_0_2_
~ 7
6 t
26" 5
t-180" 26"
.t-· 26" t-26" t-· 1 26" .. ·
. . ~ . . .
~ 'I
lu =
MOMENT
·-8;250 1nJb.
8;6-17 ·in:lb: .. · ·
7,976 in.ib.
7,014 in.lb.
5,732 in.lb.
3,971 in.lb.
2 ;·1 -34 ·i-nJb.
1,300 lb.
1,300 lb.
1 300 lb.
1,300 lb.
1,300 lb .
1,3001b.
1,300 lb.
341# 434# ..
374# _,..
125# ...
62# ...
9611 ~ 'I .f 48"-,I,
. 96"
BEAM MOMENT
9,733 in.lb. <-std.conn.
9,596 in.lb. <-std.conn.
8,795 in.lb. <-std.conn.
7,673 in.lb. <-std.conn.
6,152 in.lb. <-std.conn.
4,352 in.lb. <-std.conn. ..
2,367 in.lb. <-std.conn.
TYPE 7 .LVL. S/R .DESIGN LOAD = .1300#
BASE PLATE COLUMN BEAM
..J .. ..J_. 3X3X1.2GA .. ..J
8 X 5 X .375 COLUMN STRESS =0.45 4 x 2-3/4x 14 ga.
Mbase = 8250 in.lb. MAX LOAD/LEVEL= 4,498 lb.
BEAM IS O.K.
OVERTURNING BRACING SLAB & SOIL .. -v .. HORIZONTAL -4-., ... DIAGONAL ..J ..J ANCHOR STRESS= 0.56 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA 1 1 /2 X 1 1 /2 X 1 6 GA PUNCT. STRESS = 1 .00
#. OF ANCHORS = 2 STRESS= 0.31 STRESS= 0.84 BENDING STRESS =1.27
PROJECT __ C_A_L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F _____ _
FOR._ __ .. P_Y_RA_M_ID_S_TO_R_A_G_E _____ _
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LOADS & bJ.StRIBUTION .:TYPE .3 L VL S/R .... ·-.. ----LIVE LOAD PER SHELF= WU= 2,900 lb
. (BA$t;D ON CLIENT SUPPLIED DATA)
DEAD LOAD PER SHELF = Wdl = 100 1H:f:'•·-:· ·
TOTAL LOAD PER FRAME = 9,000 lb
SEISMIC SHEAR BASED ON SECTION 1630.2.1 OF THE 1997 UBC
WHERE
V = ((2.5 x Ca x I)/ R) x Wtotal
Wtotal = (WII + Wdl) x n
n = # of shelves
Seismic Zone = 4 I= 1
Ca= 0.44
R(long) = 5.6
R(trans) = 4.4
Soil Coef. = Sd
Na= 1..0
Nv = 1.6
LbNGITUDIAL DIRECTION
Vlong = (2.5 x 0.44 x 1 )/(5.6) x W) / 1.4
= 1263 lb w/ working stress reduction
Fi = VWhi / :rWh
TRANSVERSE DIRECTION
Vtrans = (2.5 x 0.44 x 1 )/(4.4) x WI 1.4
= 1607 lb w/ working stress reduction
Fi = VWbi / :rWh
2,9001b. 631#
2,900 lb. 2 1 0# I=;::=:::::::::===~
,.L 96" ---}
lu = 96"
... , ,. -.-.......
803# •
PROJECT __ C_A_L_L_A_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR_· ___ P_ .. Y_.R_A_M_ID_._.ST_ .. O_R_A_.G_E _____ _
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LONGiTUD!NAL.ANALYSIS .. :TYPE.3 .. LVL S/R.
THE ANALYSIS IS BASED ON THE PORTAL METHOD, WITH THE POINT OF CONTRA FLEXURE OF THE
COLUMNS ASSUMED AT MID-HEIGHT BETWEEN BEAMS, EXCEPT FOR THE LOWEST PORTION, WHERE
THE BASE PLATE PROVIDES ONLY-PARTIAL FIXITY, THE CONTRA FLEXURE IS ASSUMED TO OCCUR
CLOSER TO THE BASE.(OR AT THE BASE FOR PINNED CONDITION, WHERE THE BASE PLATE CANNOT
CARRY MOMENT).
Vlong = 2 * Vcol = 1,263 lb.
Vcol = · 631 lb.
F 1 = 1_05--~b.
F 2 = 210 lb.
F 3 = 316 lb.
BASE PROVIDE PARTIAL FIXITY. SEE BASE PLATE SHT.
·Mbase = ·.,-051 0 ·in.lb.
Mupper + Mlower = Mconn'R' + Mconn'L'
Mconn'R' = Mconn'L1
-Mconn ·* 2 = .. Mupper +Mtower
Mconn = [Mupper + Mlower]/2
RESULTING FORCES ON COLUMN
SECTION ·.AX1AL LOAD MOMENT ··Mconn
1 4500 26009 228.96 2 3000 15784 14627 3 1500 9470
F2 / . 1
60 in. Beam to
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COLUMN ANALYSIS :TYPE 3.LVL SIR
PROJECT CALLAWAY GOLF
'FOR PYRAMID. STORAGE
SHEET NO 11 OF 17
CAtCUlATED·sy---808.S... DATE 02-21-2002
COLl)MN IS ANALYZED PER AISI COLD-FORMED STEEL DESIGN MANUAL
Pmax = 4,500 lb. Mmax = 26.,009 in.lb.
Kxlx/rx = ·1.2 * 58 / 1.304 = 53:4 <-GOVERNS.
Kyly/ry = .8 * 54 / 1.08 = 40.0
Cc = (2nA2E/Fy)A.5
= l07.0
SINCE Kl/r <= Cc,
Fa = .522Fy -[(kl/r*Fy.)/1.494]A2
= 22,909 psi.
fa-·=· Pmax/Area--
= 4,918 psi.
'fb = Mmax/Sx
-= 2 1 , -6-7-4 psL
·fa/Fa = 0.21 >.15
F'e = 12nA2E/23(Kxlx/rx)A2
F'e = 52,419 psi.
F.b.= .G~Fy. = 30,000. psi. ....
Cm*fb/Fb[l-fa/F'e] = 0.80
COMBINED STRESS= 1.01
~A----4
=:.12 Zi -= .. 1
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__.J-. ~ C
. SECTION PROPERTIES
-A=-3" --B = 3"
C =-; 751!. D = O"·
E = O" Wt. =0#
t1 = .1046" t2 = O"
Area·= .91 S"A2
IX=1.65"A4 fy=1.1"A4
.Sx = .1.znA3 -SY-= ,73"A3
rx =-1.304'-' . ry =·1.08'-' .
T 1
60" 54"
t:::::::::=::==. --+ . ·+
58"
Front View Side Vie\\-
PROJECT __ C_A_L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FO·R_ ... ___ P_. Y_.RA_._M_ID_._.ST_ .. O_R_A_G_E _____ _
SHEET N0 .. ___ 12 ___ OF ____ 17 __ _
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BEAM-ANA-LYSIS .. :TYPE. 3 . .LVL.S/R ..
BEAM TO COLUMN CONNECTIONS PROVIDE ADEQUATE MOMENT CAPACITY TO STABLIZE THE SYSTEM,
AL THOUGH IT DOES NOT PROVIDE 100% FIXITY. THUS, THE BEAMS WILL BE ANALYSED ASSUMING
THEY HAVE PINNED ENDS .. FORTHE COMPUTATION' OF BEAM TO COL MOMENT CAPACITY, THE
PARTIAL FIXITY OF THE BEAM,(ASSUMED AT AN ARBITRARY 25% OF THE FIXED END MOMENT OR
2,000 in.lb. W-HfCH EVER 1S SMALLER) ·wrLL "BE ADDED.
I act= 96.0 in. -j.---2.75" .4--1. 75"-4 I max:= {1-950 + -1200(M1 /M2)]b/fy
SINCE M1 /M2 = 1.0 .~ r;:z::..z:::z:~ ---+---.f-' 1 I max = 31 SO*b/Fy :::; 173 in. 1.625"
SINCE lmax > lact Fb = .60Fy = 30,000 psi.
MAXIMUM. STATIC. LOAD .. PER.LEVELDEP.ENDS .. ON ...
1) BENDING CAPACITY
~-J_
· M = Sx*· Fb = wIA2/8
= 3 03 60in.lb.
CAPACITY~ 2{8'*M/I)"~ 4497Ib~.
2) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DEFLECTION (L/180).
D,. = 5wlA4/3 84EI
CAPACITY =·2[(3'8'4El)/(S*l80*1A2)] = 5214Ib.
4~'
t = .0747 in.
...:., L-C::Z:::z::::z=z:::::z:::z:-::::cJ
Sx = 1.012 in.A3
Ix= 1.909 in.A4
MAXIMUM STATIC LOAD PER LEVEL IS 4,498 lb.
ALLOWABLE AND ACTUAL BENDING. MOMENTAT EACH LEVEL.
Mstatic = wlA2/8 = LIVE.LOAD*U{2*8) Mallow{static) = Sx * Fb
Mimp~ct = 1.125*Mstatic Mallow(seismic) __ = 1.33 * Sx * Fb
Mseismic = Mconn (SEE LONG. ANALYSIS)
LEVEL Mstatic Mimpact Mallow Mseismic
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2.
3
17400
17400
17400
1:125 Mstatic (Static)
19575 30360
l9575 '3'03'60
19575 30360
22896
14627
6735
Mallow
(seism-ic)
40479
40479
40479
RESULT
GOOD
'GOOD
GOOD
SEIZMIC
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.BeA-M···To··--coLUMN""CONNECTION·
Mconn= ( Mlower + Mupper..)/2 +. Mend
CAPAClTV OF CONNECTOR
a) SHEAR CAPACITY OF 7/1611 DIA STUD
Area = .4375".'2rr/4 = .. 150 "A2
Fy = ~;000 psi
Pmax = 3,000#
b) Bl;ARING ON COLUMN
Abrg. .. :,t.:it o... t-=-,0747 min.--. . = .5 * t Fu = 60,000 psi min.
Pm~_brg. = Area * Fbearing
= .5t * 2.22 * Fu
= 4,975#. > 3,000# .
c) MOMENT CAPACITY OF BRACKET
S bracket = .11 Q"A3
Mcap = S * Fbending
=.110* .66* Fy
O =Mcap/.75 = 1.67 P1
P?_1 = .798 Mcap
PROJEcr._--=c~A"'.':'.'.L"'"".'LA~w_A_Y_G_o_L_F ______ _
FOR._···_· _ __,..P_Y_.RA_._.M_ID_._.S_TO_RA_G_E _____ _
SHEET N0 ___ 1_3 ___ 0F ____ 1_7 __ _
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Mconn.
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Mlower
BEAM TO CQLUM
CONNECTION
P1
1/2"
{
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Mconn.
'k
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2"
+ 2" ~
1/2"
~ .0872 Fy = 4,360#> 3,000#
*-" 1 5/8" r C = P1 + P2+ P3
= P1 + (2.5/4.5)P1 + (.5/4.5)P1
= 1.67 P1 SINCE P(..UGGOVERNS P1-=3,-000#
Mconn. cap.= P1 * 4.5 +P2 * 2.5 + -PS * :5
= s:9,r*· 3;000#·*r:33·· ·
3"/ 1"eff.
=23,778"#
Sb racket = . 11 o ""3
PROJECT __ C_A_L_L_A_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ______ _
FOR_···_· ___ P_.Y_RA_. M_ID_.S_T_O_R_A_.G_E _____ _
SHEET N0. _____ 14 ___ OF ____ 17 __ _
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TRANSVERSE-ANALYSIS.: BRACING .. :TYPE .3 .LVL S/R
IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE LOWER PANEL RESISTS THE FRAME SHEAR IN TENSION AND
COMPRESSION. IF HORIZONTAL AND DIAGONAL MEMBERS ARE THE SAME, ANALYSIS WILL BE DONE
ON THE DIAGONAL.: MEMBER ·AS IT WILL GOVERN.
DIAGONAL BRACING : COMPRESSION MEMBER
L diag. = [(L-6)A2+(D-2*Bcol)A2]A.5
= ·63.7
Vdiag =Vtrans * Ldiag. / D
=2135#
kl/rmin = [ 1 * 63.7] / .523
= 1.21..9 ....
Fa =[121tA2E]/[23(kl/r)A2]
= 10040 ps-i.
fa/Fa =Vdiag/(Area*F.a)
=o.n·'· ..
DIAGONAL AND
HORIZONTAL BRACING
r-w-i
T
H
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L= 54"
l
Area= .277 "AZ
rmin= .523 "
t= .06 II
W= 1.5 "
H= 1.5 "
PROJECT __ C_A ___ L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F _____ _
FO"R __ --___ P_. Y_.R_A_M_ID_._.S_TO_RA_. G_E _____ _
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OVERTURN1NG'..:TYPE 3.-LVL SIR--;
ANALYSIS OF OVERTURNING. WILL BE BASED ON SECTION 2228.7.1 OF THE 199?-Uniform Building
Cede.
FULLY LOADED
TOTAL SHEAR = 1607 lb.
-Mot = Vtr-ans * -ht * -1 .1-5 -803# ---
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= 1607 * 139 * 1.15 r I = 258749 in.lb.
Mst = r(Wp+.85wDL) * d/2 t 53.5#
= ( 8.700+..8.5 .. ~ 300) * 48/2 . --
= 214920 in.lb.
Puplift =-1 (Mot -Mst)/d t = 913.Jb. <-CRITJCAL 267#
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TOP SHELF LOADED L SHEAR = 535 lb.
·Mot = Vtop·* h -"* .. 1 ~-1 -S ~ 4811 -k
= 535 * 180 * 1.15
=.110892 in..lb.
Mst = (Wp+wDL) * d/2
= (-2900+.85··*--3-00) * 48/2
= 75720 in.lb.
Puplift = 1 (Mot -Mst)/d
= -73-2--tb.
USE 2 ea. 1 /2 x 3-1 /2 MIN. EMBED. ANCHOR.
CAPACITY OF 1 /2 x 3-1 /2 = 87 5 lb. PULLOUT & 1840 lb. SHEAR
COMBIN~O :STRESSl = 913./ 1.750 + 803 / 3680 = 0.74
COMBrNED .. STRESS2·=·732 / l750 + 267 / 3680 = 0.49
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BASE-1?.LATE.::TYPE 3-LVL S/R
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cAtcutA rEo sv __ B_o_s_s_._ DA rE __ o_z_-_2_1 -_2_0_0_2_
BASE PLATE WILL BE ANALYZED WITH THE RECTANGULAR STRESS RESULTING FROM THE VERTICAL
LOAD P, COMBINED WITH THE TRIANGULAR STRESSES RESULTING FROM THE MOMENT Mb (IF ANY).
THERE ARE 3 CRITERIA IN'DETERMINING Mb. THEY ARE 1) MOMENT CAPACITY OF THE BASE PLATE,
2) MOMENT CAPACITY OF THE ANCHOR BOLTS, AND 3) Vh/2 (FULL FIXITY). Mb IS THE SMALLEST
VALUE OBT AJNED FROM'THF3 "CRITERIA ABOVE.
Pcol = 4500 lb. B = 8 in.
Mb= 10610 in.lb.
D = 5 in.
b= 3 in.
P /A= Pcol/(D*B}-= 1-12;5· psi.-
MIS= Mb/((D*BAZ)/6) = 198.9 psi.
fb2 = 2b1B*fb = 1243 psi.
fb1 = fb-:fb2 = 74,60 .psi.
Mbase = wb1 AZ/2 = b1 AZ/2[ fa + fb1 + .67fb2]
Mbase = 843.8 in.lb.
Sbase = 1 *tAZ/6 = 0.0234 in.A3
Fnase = . 75Fy * 1.33 = 36000 psi.
fb/Fb = Mbase/(Sbase*Fbase) = .99
ANCHORTENSlON .. ·
rMo=0
T*d2=[Mbase-Pcol*b/2]
T = Mbase/d2 -·-Pcoi*b/2d2
T = 857 lb.
t = .375 in.
b1 = 2.5 in.
~ .
iPcol
fa 1 1 ·1 1 r
f b
.iPcol
T
t= I_ jMbase
d2--:f f dl
dl ~/
PROJECT,__C_A_L_LA_W_A_Y_G_O_L_F ________ _
FOR_. _ ... __ P_Y_.R_A_M_ID_._.S_TO_R_A_G_E _____ _
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SLAB-AND-SOJL :TYPE. 3.LVL-S/R.
THE SLAB WILL BE CHECKED FOR PUNCTURE STRESS. IF NO PUNCTURE OCCURS, IT WILL BE
ASSUMED TO DISTRIBUTE THE LOAD OVER A LARGER AREA OF SOIL AND WILL ACT AS A FOOTING.
(a}··PUNCTURE
Pmax = 1.4 DEAD LOAD+ 1.7 LIVE LOAD
Pmax = 1.4 * Pcol + 1.7 * (Mot/d)
= 1 5;464 -lb.
Fpunct = 2*sqrt(f'c) = 89.4 psi.
Apunct = [(w+t/2)+(d+t/2)]*2*t = 180.0 in.AZ
fv/Fv = Pmax/(Apunct*Fpunct) = 0.96
(b) SLAB TENSION
Asoil = Pmax/(1.33 * fsriil) = 11.60 ft.AZ
= 1,.670 in.AZ
L = sqrt(Asoil) = 40.9 in.
B-= sqrt(w*d} + t = 11.3 in.
b = (L-e)/2 = 14.8 in.
Mconc = wbAZ/2 .. = (L33*fsoil*bA2)/(l44*2}"
= 1,010.1 in.lb.
Scone= 1 *tAZ/6 = 4.17 in.A3
FC0AC = S-0 *sqrt(f1·c) = 2-01.-2-s ·psi.
fb/Fb = Mconc/(Sconc*Fconc) = 1.20
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HASE PLATE
w = 8 in.
d =. 5.in.
·CONCRETE
t = 5 in.
f'c = 2000 psi.
SO~L
f s = 1 000 psf.
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FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICAL
OPINION & REPORT
CALLAWAY GOLF
2285 Rutherford Road
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
205 Colina Terraoe VltJta, CA 92084 r (780) 724-7001 F (780) 724-7047
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DARYL K. JAMES & A550CIATE5, INC. ~ A Fire Code Reeource
January 8, 2002
Carlsbad Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Re: High-Piled Rack Storage System
Fire Protection Technical Opinion & Report
Project: Callaway Golf
2285 Rutherford Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I OVERVIEW
Daryl K. James & Associates, Inc. has prepared the information presented herein at the request of
Callaway Golf. Tbis Fire Protection Technical Opinion & Report addresses conditions applicable
to the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials within an existing warehouse for
compliance with the 1998 editions of the California Building Code, California Fire Code and
nationall3/ recognized standards as they relate to the described uses and occupancies. This fire
protection plan presented to you is complete and provides an adequate level of fire and life safety
to the occupants of the buildings.
II DESIGN TEAM CONTACTS
Compliance with California Code requirements is based on data provided to Daryl K. James &
Assgciates, Inc. by the following contacts:
Callaway·Golf
Tracy Neidel, Project Coordinator
Johnny Deloatch
Leon Edwards
Smith Consulting Architects
Mark Langan
Andrew Tarango
Pyramid Storage Systems
Ben Pasco Jr., Regional Sales Manager
West Coast Fire Protection
Dan Amato
(760) 930-8585
(760) 930-5210
(760) 930-5845
(858) 793-4777
(562) 596-1974
(760) 414-9922
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III SCOPE
This report will specifically address minimum requirements for an 8,000 sq. ft. rack storage
system within an existing building. Conditions other than storage array addressed or described
herein are outside the scope of this report.
This report is presented with rack storage system plans by Ben Pasco Jr., Pyramid Storage
Systems. Discrepancies between the information presented herein ·and actual conditions
presented on the plans are the sole responsibility of the Callaway Golf Design Team.
Verification of compliance with requirements and provisions addressed herein rests with the
authority having jurisdiction and is outside the scope of this report.
Daryl K. James & Associates will demonstrate, through code references that, the rack storage
system, construction, egress and fire protections systems will be in full compliance with the 1998
editions of the California Building Code and California Fire Code as they relate to the described
use and occupancy. This fire protection plan presented to you is complete and provides an
adequate level of fire and life safety to the occupants of the building.
IV PURPOSE OF REPORT
)-Identify and develop methods of protection from hazards presented by the proposed rack
storage system and existing palletized storage. ·
~ Present a design analysis relative to the acceptance of technologies, processes, products,
facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of the building.
V REPORT ELEMENTS
~ Provide a commodity analysis, detail methods of storage and determine fire protection
requirements for the rack storage of high-piled combustible materials and miscellaneous
palletized storage of materials in accordance with fire code requirements and national
standards.
~ Set limitations or mitigate conditions to achieve compliance with applicable code
requirements and maintain control of combustible material storage.
~ Evaluate building egress systems including aisles separating the rack storage system.
, )"' Outline general safety procedures for occupant safety and building protection
)"' Evaluate proposed conditions and offer an opinion relative to fire and life safety conditions
attending the design of the building and the uses within
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VI · CODE ANALYSISffECHNICAL REFERENCES
The purpose of the Code analysis is to provide the Callaway Golf rack storage design team with
technical information and references applicable to both the design and maintenance of high piled
combustible storage conditions. Final details for racking plan will be_ determined based on the
information provided in this report. The following applicable codes and standards will be used
for this evaluation:
Note: 1998 California Codes are the 1997 Uniform Codes as amended by the State
~ 1998 California Building Code (CBC) and Handbook
~ 1998 California Fire Code (CFC) and Code Applications Manual
~ National Fire Protection Assodation Standard 13
VII BUILDING DATA OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
Type of Construction: Type III-lhr
Stories: 2 Stories
Total Building Area: Approx. 130,000 sq. ft.
Proposed Storage Area: 8,000 sq. ft.
Proposed Occupancy Use: S-1
Existing Occupancy Uses: BfF:. t
S aration Re uirements as er CBC Table 3-B
B ~1 ~1
B N N N
S-1 N N N
Special Hazards
In accordance with CBC Table 3-B, occupancy separations between the described occupancy
classifications are not required. There are no special hazardous conditions as per CBC Section
306.8 in or adjacent to the proposed rack storage system. (Technical Reference #1)
VIII COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
Commodity Classification
Paper foil, labels, tape, leather and knit gloves Class IV
Grips (natural rubber, not expanded) Group B, Class IV (NFPA Figure 7-4.4.1.1)
Heads (iron) Class I
Shafts (stainless/graphite/titanium) Class I
In this form, titanium has high temperature resistance properties.
Items Stored Less than 6 feet in Height
Neoprene latex gloves, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, poly bags: High Hazard
Paint in cans stored up to 6 feet: Class N (Technical Reference 2)
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IX HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE RACK STORAGE
Rack Loading
Racks shall not be loaded beyond their design capacity. Seismic calculations shall be provided
to the Carlsbad Building Department as part ofthe rack storage plan submittal package.
High-.Piled Storage, as defined by CFC Article 2, Section 209-H: Class I-V commodities will
be stored on racks up to 21 ft.; therefore, high-piled combustible storage conditions detailing
California Fire Code, Article 81 and the local requirements of the Carlsbad Fire Department,
Fire Prevention Bureau are addressed in this report. (Technical Reference 3)
Rack Storage Area:
Aisle Width:
Type of Rack:
Rack Height:
Storage Height:
Commodity Class:
Ceiling Height:
8,000 sq. ft.
5.5 ft
Single & Double Row
15 ft.
Up to 21 ft.
Class I-IV
28 ft.
X CFC ARTICLE 81 GENERAL FIKE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Storage Array
Storage. of Class I-IV commodities within an 8,000 sq. ft. high-piled storage area will be in
accordance with the following requirements of CFC Article 81, Table 81-A and NFPA 13.
(Technical Reference No. 4)
Aisle Width: 5.5 ft aisles between racks proposed for the high-piled storage area are in
accordance with CFC Section 8102.10.2.2. Cross aisles used for employee access between aisles
may be maintained at 24 inches.
Dead Ends
Dead end aisles shall be in accordance with CBC Section 1004.3.2.4. (Technical Reference# 5)
Fire Protection
The information presented herein· represents proposed storage conditions as described to and
understood by this report preparer. The evaluation of high-piled storage conditions·, Class I-IV
combust1ble materials in single and double-row racks, and fire protection requirements as per
CFC Section 8102.3.2.1, specific to a storage area less than 12,000 sq. ft will be addressed in this
section. This report will demonstrate that existing ceiling sprinklers hydraulically designed to
-deliver .45/3000 to the warehouse area are not adequate fire protection for the commodity
classifications defined and the storage array described in the following section of this report. The
system shall be upgraded to provide .57/3000 as required by NFPA 13, Section 7.
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Callaway Golf
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The sprinkler design density shall be in accordance with NFPA Standard 13, Table 7-4.2.1.5
Single-ot Double-Row Racks-Storage Height over 20 ft up to 22 ft (7.6 m) Without Solid
Shelves. ·
Interpolation
In accordance with NFPA 13, Section 7-4.2.2.2.2, design curves for single and double row racks
shall be selected to correspond with aisle width. For aisle widths between 4 ft. and 8 ft., a direct
linear interpolation between curves shall be made as follows:
AISLBWIDTH
8 ft
5.5 ft
4 ft
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8-4
= .45-X
.45-.52
2.5 = (.45-X)
4 (-.07)
(-.175) = (l.8-4X)
4X=(l.8+.175)
4X = 1.975
X = 1.975
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X = .49375
DENSITY
.45 .
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Ceiling Sprinkler Density vs. Storage Height
Figure 7-4.2.2.1.3 (115%) shall be applied to .49375 resulting in a design density of .5678/3000.
(Technical Reference #6)
Flue Spaces
In double-row racks without solid shelves, a longitudinal flue space shall not be required as per
NFPA 13 Section 7-4.1.4.1. Nominal 6-in. transverse flue spaces between loads and at-rack
uprights shall be maintained in single-row and double-row racks.
Smoke Detection: Not required
Access Doors, Smoke and Heat Removal, Curtain Boards: Not Required
Small Hose Connections: Not required
Smoke and Heat Removal: Not Required (Technical Reference #7)
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DARYL K. JAMES & ASSOCIAfES, INC. ~ .A Fire Code Re6ouroe
Fire Extinguishers
· Minimum 3A:20BC rating will be provided within every 50 feet of foot travel.
XI EGRESS SYSTEMS
The Callaway Golf design team has indicated that they will comply with applicable code
requirements for egress. The basic layout of the building is in conformance with the exiting and
egress requirements of Article 10 of the 1998 CBC. All exit doors are at least 3 feet wide, 61 811 in
height, and proper exit signs over each exit doorway will be provided.
Exit Doors
• Openable without the use of a key or special knowledge.
• Maintained accessible and free from obstructions at all times.
Minimum Number
A minimum of 2 exits shall be required for the following:
• S-1 Occup. > 30 ( occupant load calculated at 500 ·sq. ft/person)
Travel Distance
• S Occup: </=400 ft.
Exit Paths
• Illuminated whenever building is occupied
• >/=1 foot candle at floor level
• Identified by exit signs in accordance with CBC Section 1003.2.8
• Exit signs illuminated at all times with either self-luminous signs or power supply provided
by building wiring with 1.5 hour battery backup.
Power Supply
• Standard building power: <100 Occupants
• Normal building power with emergency system >/=100 Occupants
• Emergency system to·consist of 1.5 hours battery backup; 2 hours duration generator
Aisles
• Provided from all occupied points if the building furnishings, equipment, etc.
• Non-public accessible: >/=24 in. and public accessible; >/=36 in.
Corridor Width
·• </=50 Occupants:>/=36 in.
• >50 Occupants: >/=44 in.
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DARYL K. JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. ~ A Fire Code Resouroe
XII GENERAL SAFETY P.ROCEDURES
• Storage commodity, height and aisle widths will be maintained in accordance with the terms
of this report.
• Any change to operations shall be approved by the City of Carlsbad prior to implementation.
• All employees will receive special training on the use of portable fire extinguishers of the
type to be provided in this building.
• An evacuation plan will be in place.
• Exit doors will be maintained unobstructed and will be opened weekly to ensure operation.
XIII OPINION
Based on the code research conducted in support of the development of this fire protection plan,
and the recommendations provided herein, it is our opinion that the propos~d racking system
will be in full compliance with the 1998 editions of the California Building Code and California
Fire Code as it relates to the described use and occupancy. We feel this fire protection plan is
complete and provides an adequate level of fire and life safety for the occupants of the building.
If, after reviewing this report, you have any questions or comments, or you are in need of
further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to working with you
to resolve any issues that may arise, and will"be awaiting your response. Thank you.
Daryl . J m s, CA Certified FPO III
President/Chief Consulting Officer
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1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
TABLE 3-!3-REQUIRED SEPARATION IN BUILDINGS OF MIXED OCCUPANCY1 (HOURS) -: A-1 j A·2 A-2.1 A·3 A·4 B E F·1 M H-2 H·3 H·4,5 H-6,72 H-8 I M R-1 R-3 'S·1 ,
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H·1 NOT PERMITTED IN MIXED OCCUPANCIES. SEE SECTION 307.2.8
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S·S I I I I I I I I I I ' I I I I I I '\-:"fo requ,remenis for fire resistance.
1 For· deraded requirements and exceptions, see Section 302.4.
'For special provisions on highly toxic materials, see the Fire Code.
1For agricul!ur.al buildings, see also Appendix Chapter 3.
'See Sec11on 309 2.2 for excep11on.
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TABLE 3-C-REQUIRED SEPARATION OF SPECIFIC-USE AREAS IN GROUP I,
DIVISION 1.1 HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOMES
DESCRIPTION
Employee locker rooms
~ G1ft/re1ail shops
Handi<-ruft ,hops
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· that which would cause classification·as a Group H Occupancy
Laundries greater than 100 square feet (9.3 m2)1
Parnt shops employing hazardous substances and materials in
quan111ies less than that Which would cause classification as a Group H
Occupanc)
Ph) s1cal plant maintenance shop
'i So lied linen room I
I G Storage rooms I 00 square feet (9.3 m2) or less in area smring
.-ombustible ma1erial
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I c Trash-c~llernon rooms 1
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
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307.1.1
perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend from the ceiling
downward at least 12 inches (305 mm) on all sides. The spacing
between sprinklers shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm).
306.7 Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When required by
Section 904.2 or other provisions of this code, automatic sprinkler
systems and standpipes shall be installed as spec;ified in Chap-
ter 9.
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· ·pancie~, see Section 304.8.
Storage and use offlammable and combustible liquids shall be
in accordance with the Fire Code.
Buildings erected or converted to house,high-piled combus-
tible stock or aerosols shall comply with the Fire Code.
Equipment, machinery or appliances tpat generate finely
divided combustible waste or that use finely divided combustible
material shall be equipped with an approved method of collection
. .• and removal.
[ c [For SFMJ ln addition to the requirements for Group F Occu-
L ~ pancies, motion picture production studios, sound stages and
[ ~-approved production facilities shall be in accordance with the
[ ~ California Fire Code.
SECTION 307 -REQUIREMENTS FOB GROUP H
OCCUPANCIES
307.1 Group H Occupancies Defined.
307.1.1 General. Group H Occupancies shall include buildings
or structures, or portions thereof, that involve the manufacturing,
processing, generation or storage of materials that constitute a
high fire, explosion or health hazard. For definitions, identifica-
tion and control of hazardous materials and pesticides, and the
display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable and noncom-
bustible liquid hazardous materials in Group B, F, M or S Occu-
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pancies, see the Fire Code. For hazardous materials used as
refrigerants or lubricants within closed cycle refrigeration sys.
terns and the areas served by them, see Chapter 28 of this code, the
Mechanical Code and the Fire Code. For the application and use
of control areas, see Footnote I of Tables 3-D and 3-E. Group H
Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Occupancies with a quantity of material in the
building in excess of those listed in Table 3-D, which present a
high explosion hazard, 1ncluding, but not limited to:
I l. Explosives, blasting agents, Class 1.3G (Class B, Special)
fireworks and black .powder.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Storage and use of pyrotechnic special effect
materials in-motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertain-
ment production when.under permit as required in the Fire Code. The
time period for storage shall not exceed 90 days.
2. Indoor storage and display of smokeless powder, black sporting
powder, and primers or percussion caps exceeding the exemp't
amounts for Oro.up M retail sales need not be classified as a Group H,
Division I Occupancy where stored and displayed in accordance with
the Fire Code.
2, Manufacturing of Class 1.4G (Class C, Common) fire-
works.
3. Unclassified detonatable organic peroxides.
4. Class 4 oxidizers.
5. Class 4 or Class 3 detonatable unstable (reactive) materials.
Division 2. Occupancies where combustible dust is manufac-
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conditions create a fire or explosion potential; occupancies with a
quantity of material in the building in excess of those listed in
Table 3-D, which present a moderate explosion hazard or a hazard
from accelerated burning, including, but not limited to:
1. Class I organic peroxides.
2. Class 3 nondetonatable unstable (reactive) materials.
3. Pyi:ophoric gases.
4. Flammable or oxidizing gases.
5. Class I, II or III-A flammable or combustible liquids which
are used or stored in normally open containers or systems, or in
closed containers or systems pressurized at more than
15-pounds-per-square-inch (psi) (103.4 kPa) gage.
EXCEPTION: Aerosols.
6. Class 3 oxidizers.
7. Class 3 water-reactive materials.
Division 3. Occupancies where flammable solids, other than
combustible dust, are manufactur~d, used or generated.
Division 3 Occupancies also include uses in which the quantity
of material in the building in excess of those listed in Table 3-D
presents a high physical hazard, including, but not limited to:
1. Class II, III or IV organic peroxides.
2., Class 1 or 2 oxidizers.
3. Class I, II or III-A flammable or combustible liquids that are
used or stored in normally closed containers or systems and
containers or systems pressurized at 15 psi (103.4 kPa) gage or
less, and aerosols.
4. Class III-B combustible liquids.
5. Pyrophoric liquids or solids.
6. Class I or 2 water-reactive materials.
7. Flammable solids in storage.
8. Flammable or oxidizing cryogenic fluids (other than inert).
9. Class 1 unstable (reactive) gas or Class 2 unstable (reactive)
materials.
10. Storage of Class I .40 (Class C, Common) fireworks. [ For I ~ C
SFM} See Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 989. ~ [
Division 4. Repair garages not classified as Group S, Division
3 Occupancies.
Division S. Aircraft repair hangars not classified as Group S,
Division 5 Occupancies and heliports.
Division 6. Semiconductor fabrication facilities and compara-
ble research and development areas in which hazardous produc-
tion materials (HPM) are used and the aggregate quantity of
materials are in excess of those listed in Table 3-D or 3-E. Such
facilities and areas shall be designed and constructed in
accordance witb Section 307 .11.
Division 7. Occupancies having quantities of materials in ex-
cess of those listed in Table 3-E that are health hazards, including:
1. Corrosives.
EXCEPTION: Stationary lead-acid battery systems.
2. Toxic and highly toxic materials.
3. Irritants.
. 4. Sensitizers.
5. Other health hazards.
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PRESIDENT TITANIUM & STEEL --TITANIUM AND TITANTIJM ALLOY
Ingredient Sequence Number: 20
NIOSij (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHk PEL: NOT APPLICABLE
ACGIH TLV: NOT APPLICAB~E
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: ODORLESS GRAY METALLIC SOLID. AVAILABLE IN INGOTS,
MILL PRODUCTS, (SUPDAT)
Boiling Point: 5930F,3277C
Melting Point: 3050F,1677C
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): N/A
Vapor Density (Air=l): N/A
Specific Gravity; 4.6 (H*20=1)
Evaporation Rate And Ref: NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility In Water: .INSOLUBLE
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: N/A
Lower Explosive Limit: N./A
Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
Extinguishing Media: DRY TABLE SALT OR TYPED FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
SpE=cial Fire Fighting Proc: NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP (FP
N). REMOVE UNINVOLED MATL; ALLOW FIRE TO BURN OUT. FIRE CAN BE CONTROLLED
BY COVERING W/DRY SALT/POWDER (SUPbAT) •
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: DRY TITANIUM BURNS SLOWLY WHILE RELEASING
MUCH HEAT. WATER APPLIED TO BURNING TITANIUM MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. PILED
CHIPS MAY BURN VIGOROUSLY.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): AVOID OPEN FLAME AND HEAT.
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING OR REDUCING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomp Products: METALLIC/METAL OXIDE FUMES & DUST MAY BE
PRODUCED DURING WELDING, GRINDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT.
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Route Of Entry -Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry -Skin: YES
Route Of Entry -Ingestion: NO
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: NO TOX EFTS WOULD BE EXPECTED FROM ITS INERT
SOLID FORM/UNDER NORM USAGE SUCH AS FORGING & HEATING. PRLNGD, RPTD EXPOS
TO FUMES/DUSTS GENERATED DURING CUTTIN$, GRINDING, OR WELDING MAY CAUSE
ADVERSE HLTH EFTS ASSOC W/FOLLOWING CONSTITUENTS: INHAL OF METAL FUMES/
DUST: ALUMINUM-NOT GENERALLY REGARDED AS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Carcinogenicity -NTP: YES
Carcinogenicity -IA.RC: YES
Carcinogenicity -OSHA: NO
GROUP 1. NTP 6TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCIN, 1991:KNOWN TO CARCIN. HUMAN/
(SUPDAT)
Signs/Symptom~ Of Overexp: HLTH HAZ:SERIOUS INDUST HLTH HAZ. CHROMIUM-
DUSTS OF CHROMIUM METAL ARE USUALLY RPTD TO BE RELATIVELY NONTOX, ALTHOUGH
THERE ARE RPTS OF SKIN ULCERS, USUALLY ON HANDS, OR A PERFORATED NASAL
SEPTUM. SOME INSOLUBLE CHROMIUM CMPDS ARE SUSPECT CARCIN. IRON-SIDEROSIS,
NO FIBROSIS. MOLYBDENUM-IRRIT OF NOSE & THROAT, (ING 13)
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Emergency/First Aid i?roc: :tNHAL:IN CASE OF OVEREXPOS, .IMMED MOVE PERSON
FROM CONTAMD AREA TO FRESH AIR@ ONCE. GIVE ARTF RESP IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
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1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 8101
8101.4.1.3
ARTICLE 81 -HIGH-Pl.LED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 8101 -GENERAL
8101.1 Scope. Buildings contain\ng high-piled combustible
storage shall be in accordance with Article 81. In addition to the
requirements of Article 8 I, aerosols shall be in accordance with
Article 88. flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accord-
ance with Article 79, and hazardous materials shall be in accord-
ance with Article 80.
I Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accordance
with Article 81 and UFC Standard 81-4.
8101.2 Definitions.
810i.2.1 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; AND 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 Submittal.
8101.3.1 Permits. For a permit to use a building for high-piled
combustible storage, see S\!ction 105, Permit h.3.
8101.3.2 Plans and specifications submittal. At the time of
permit application, plans and specifications including the
information specified in Section 8101.3.2 shall be submitted 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. The plans shall include the following:
I. Floor plan of the building showing lo.cations and dimen-
sions of high-pi led ,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 8101.4. ' · ·
8. Location of commodities which are banded or encapsu-
lated.
9. LocatiQn of required fire department access doors.
I 0. Type of fire-suppression and fire-detection systems.
11. 'Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling
and in-rack sprinklers.
I 2. Type, location and specifications of smoke-removal and
curtain board systems.
13. Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal nue
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.
8101.3.3 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 ex·it signs, height of storage, and locations of
hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of permit
application 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.
8101.41/ Commodity Classification.
8101.4.1 General.
8101.4.1.1 Classification of commodities. Commodities shall
be classified as <;lass I, II, III, IV or high hazard in accordance with
Section 8 I 01.4. I. 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 8 I 01.4.2 for classification of Groups A, B and C plastics.
8101.4.1.2 Class I commodities. C'lass I commodities are
essentially noncombustible products on wooden or nonexpanded
polyethylene solid deck pallets, in ordinary corrugated canons
with or without single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper
wrappings with or without pallets. Class I commodilles are
allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accord-
ance 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-noncombustible, electrical
Cement in bags
Ceramics
Dairy products in nonwax-coated containers (excluding
bottles)
Dry insecticides
Foods in noncombustible containers
Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers
Frozen foods
Glass
Glycol in metal cans
Gypsum board
Inert materials, bagged
Insulation, noncombustible
Non9ombustible liquids in plastic containers having less than a
5-gallon (I 8.9 L) capacity
Noncombustible metal products
8101.4.1.3 Class II commodities. Class II commodities are
Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes,
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multiple-thickness paperboard ca.rtons or equivalent combustible
packaging material with or without pallets. Class II commodities
arce allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in
accordance with Section 8-JO 1.4.3. Examples of Class II commo-
dities 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
8101.4.1.4 Class III commodities. Class III commodities are
commodities of wood, paper, n"tural fiber cloth, or Group C plas-
tics or products thereof, with or without pallets. Products are
allowed 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 I (see Artic!e 88)
Combustible fiberboard
Cork. baled
Feed. bagged
Fertilizers, bagged
Food in plastic containers
Furniture: wood. natural fiber, upholstered, nonplastic, wood or
metal with plastic-padded and covered ann rests
Glycol in combustible containers not exceeding 25 percent
Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in metal cans
Lumber
·.vJattresses. excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics
\'.9ncombustible Iiq~ids in plastic containers having a capacity
of more than 5 gallons (18.9 L)
Paints. oil base, in metal cans
Paper. waste, baled
Paper and pulp. horizontal storage, or vertical storage that is
banded or 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
Yams of natural fiber a.nd viscose
8.101.-l.l.5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commodities are
Class I. II or III products containing Group A plastics in ordinary
corrugated canons and Classes I, II and III products, with Group A
plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and
free-Jlowiilg·Group A plastics are also included in this class. The
total amount of nonfree-flowing Group A plastics shall be in
accordance with Section 810 IA.3. Examples of Class IV commo-
dities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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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 non viscose
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)
Lin,oleum products
Paints, oil base in combustible containers
Phannaceutical, alcoholic elixirs, tonics, etc.
Rugs, foamed back
Shingles, asphalt
Thread or yam, synthetic or non viscose
8101.4.1.6 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commo-
dities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards
beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV. Group A plastics not other-
wise classified .are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard
comm0dities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Aerosol, Level 3 (see Article 88)
Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80 percent alcohol, in bottles
or cartons
Commoditie·s of any class in plastic containers in carousel stor-I
age.
Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals)
Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater)
Lacq\.}ers, 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
Pyrox.ylin
Rubber tires
Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers
8101.4.2 Classification of plastics.
8101.4.2.1 General. Plastics shall be designated as Group A, B
or C in accotqance with Section 8101.4.2.
8101.4.2.2 Group A plastics. Group A plastics are plastic mate-
rials having a heat of combustion that is much higher than that of
ordinary com·bustibles, 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 (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer)
Acetal (potyformaldehyde)
Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate)
Butyl rubber
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EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber)
FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester)
~atural rubber (expanded)
Nitnle rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber)
PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)
Polybutadiene
Polycarbonate
Polyester elastomer
Polyethy Jene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene (expanded and unexpanded)
Polyurethane (expanded and unexpanded)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than I 5 percent plasticized,
e.g .. coated fabric unsupported film)
SAN (styrene acrylonitrile)
SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber)
8101.4.2.3 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic mate-
nals having a heat of combustion and a burning rate higher than
that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A
plasties, Examples of Group B plastics include, but are not limited
10, the following:
Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl
cellulose)
Chloroptene rubber
Fluoroplastiq (ECTFE, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene
copolymer: ETFE, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer; FEP,
tluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)
:--iatural rubber (nonexpanded)
:'/ylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5 percent, but not exceed-
ing 15 percen( 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
incl.ude. but are not limited to, thefoUowing:
Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE,
polytetratluoroethylene)
Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)
Ph·enol
PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5 per-
cent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings)
PYDC (polyvinylidene chloride)
PYDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
?VF (polyvinyl fluoride)
Urea: (urea formaldehyde)
8101.4.3 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed
commodities. Figure 8 I Ol.4sA shall be used to determine the
quantity of Group. A plastics .allowed to be stored in a package
or canon or on a pallet without increasing the commodity classifi-
cation.
8101.5 Designation of High-piled Storage Areas,
8101.4.2.2
8101.6.6
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 specifi-
cally designated to contain Class I, Class U, Class III, Class IV or
high-hazard commodities. The designation of a high-piled com-
bustil:)le 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 8 IO 1.5.2.
8101.5.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des-
ignation of a highapiled combustible storage area, or portion
thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of
the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quantity of
the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by engineer-
ing analysis to be adequately protected by the sprinkler system
provided. 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
actual storage height of the pile or rack and the minimum allow-
able design area for sprinkler operation as set forth in the density/
area figures provided in UFC Standards 8 I -1 and 8 I -2. The
contiguous area occupied by hi~her-hazar~ ~ommodity shall not
exceed J'20 square feet (l l .15 m ), and add1t1onal areas of higher-
hazard commodity 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 sy~tems and 1,200 square feet (111.5 m2) for dry pipe sys-
tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with the
Building Code (see UBC Standard 9-1 ).
8101.6 Housekeeping and Maintenance,
8101.6.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall
be maintained.
8101.6.2 Ignition sources.
8101.6.2.1 General. Clearance from ignition sources shall be
provided in accordance with Section l l 09.
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
debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall
not be obstructed.
During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a
minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (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 ( 12 I 9. 2
mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unob-
structed aisle width of 44 inches (1117 .6 mm) shall be main rained.
See Section 8102.10.
8101.6.4 Pile dimension and height limitations. See Sec-
tion 8103.3.
8101.6.5 Arrays. See Section 8 I 03.4.
8101.6.6 Flue spaces. See Section 8 I 04.3.
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Figure 7-4.3. J .5.4(c) ln°rack sprinkler arrangement, Class I, <::Jass II,
Class Ill, or Class IV commodities -multiple-row racks, storage
height O\'er 25 ft (.7.6 m),
Loading aisle
0-t:, t:, t:,
X
0 t:, t:, t:, Maxim-um
10 It (3.05 m)
0 t:, t:, I!.
between sprinklers
Loading aisle
Plan View
Maximum
, . ~ 10 ft (3.05 m) ;7 between sprinklers
0000000 ~
0'0 o·o OXG D 4
MaximumMt(1.52m)
x x x 3 between sprinklers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 andlopofslorage
i=ace /
10 D0D 01:,D 01:,0 2
s011n<1ers D D D D D D D o'o oxo oxo o,
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Loading Aisle Elevation
:--iotes
Maximum 1 O ft
(3.05 m) between
sprinklers and·floor
S011nKlers labeled 1 2. and 3 shall be ·required if loads labeled A
,epresent top ol storage
2 SpnnKlers labeled 1. 2. and 4· shall be required if loads labeled 8
·epresent top of storage.
~ i::01 storage higher than represented. by loads labeled 8, the cycle
del,neo by Notes 1 and 2 1s repeated. with stagger as indicated.
, Syrnoo1 J or x ino,cates sprinklers on vertical or horizontal stagger.
7-4.3.1 .5.5 ln-Rack S-prinkJer Spacing. Maximum horizontal
,p,mng of sprtnkler~ tn multiple-row racks with storage
i11gher than 25 ft ii.fi m) shall be tn accordance with Figures
~--l 3 I 3.-J(a1. (b). and (c).
i-4.3.2 Ceiling Spri.nk.lers for Single-and Double-Row Racks
-:\rea Density Method.
7-4 .3. 2.1 • "t The 1fater demand for nonencapsulated storage
rin r;\(i,,, "'tdwut ,0l1d shelves separated by aisles al least 4 ft
. i:? m, "·,de and 1,·11h 1101 more than iO ft (3.1 m) between
th~ top of ,wrage and the spTinklers shall be based on sprii1-
klers 111 a 2000-ft1 (186-m~) operating area, discharging a
m1n1mum of 0.25 gpm/ft2 (10.2 mm/min) for Class I com-
1:'.od111e,. 0 3 gp1111 l-1~ ( 12.2 mm/min) for Classes 11 and 111
rn111mod111es and 0.35 gpm/ft2 (14.3 mm/min) for Class rv
,·,,111111od111e, for ordinarv temperature-rated sprinklers or a
:rn111111um of 0.35 gpmlft~ (14.3 mm/min) for Class 1 com-
mod,ut,· iJ 4 gpm;l'11 (16.3 mm/min) for Classes 11 and Ill
comm0d111es. and 0.45 gpm/ft2 ( 18.3 mm/min)] for Class rv
commod111e, for ·high temperature-rated sprinklers. (See
'/obi,, ~.-1 J I 5 I .,
·7-4.3.2.2 Where storage as described in 7-4.3.2.1 i, encap,u·
lated, ceiling-sprinkler density shall be 25 percent greater than
for nonencapsulated storage.
7-4,3.3 Ceiling Sprinklers for Multiple-Row Racks -Area
Density Method.
7-4.3.3.1 The water demand for nonencapsulated storage 011
racks without solid shelves separated b)' aisles at least 4 ft (I.'.!
m) wide and with not more than IO ft (3.1 111) be111·een the top
of storage and the sprinklers shall be based on sprinkler, 111 .i
2000-ft2 ( I 86-m 2) operating area for 111ul11ple-ro11 rack,. dis·
charging a minimum of 0.25 gpm/ft2 ( 10.\? 111111 · 1111111 frn
Class·!· commodities. 0.3 gpm/f:!2 ( 12.\? mm /m1111 fOI' Cl;mr,
11 and Ill commodities, and 0.35 gpm/ft2 ( 14 .. '\ 111111. 111111) I"'
Class TV commodities for ordinar\' 1emperau1n·-ratf'CI ,rnn·
klers or a minimum of0.35 gpm/ft~ ( 14.3 mm; 111111) frn C:l<1~,
I commoditie~. 0.4 gpm/ft2 (16.3 mm/min) for Classe, II ~nd
111 commodities, and 0.45 gpm/ft2 ( 18.3 mm.:m,n I for Cl,1-<
TV commodities for high temperature-rated sprinkler, r.'w
Table 7-4.3. l.5.4.J
7-4.3.3.2 Where such storage is encapsulated. ceil111g spnn·
kier density shall be 25 percent greater than for nonenenp.-t1·
lated storage.
7-4.3.4 High-~pansion Foam Systems. Where h1gh-exp<1m1C111
foam is used in combination with ceiling sprinklers. the 1111111·
mum ceiling sprinkler design density shall be O.i? gpm/ft~ <8 2
mm/min) for Class 1, Class 11, or Class Ill commodiues and
0.25 gpm/ft2 (l 0.2 mm/min) for Class IV commoditie, for the
most hydraulically remote 2000-ft2 ( I 86-111~) area.
7-4.4. Spray Sprinkler Protection Criteria for Plastics
Commodities.
7-4..4.1 * General. For the storage of Croup A pla.,ucs ,w,·ed _::., 11
( 1.5 m) or less in height, the spnnkler design cn1e11a for 1111scell,1-
neo1.wstorage specified in 7-2.3.2.2 shall be used.
7-4A.!.lt Plastic commodities shall be protected in acC<>r·
dance with Figure 7-4.4.1.1. This decision tree also ,hall be
used to. determine protection for co111modi1ie~ that art' 111H
entirely Croup A plastics bu1 contain su(h qualllill<'' ,rnd
ai:rangement.s of Group A plastics that the) ue ckemed 111111e
hazardous than Class fV commodities.
Figure 7-4.4.1. J Decision tree,
Group A
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unexpanded.and
exposed, unexpanded
Plastics
Group B,
Class 1v/
Exposed. expanded
(outside the scope
of Section 7 .4)
Stable
(§88 7-4.4)
Free·flow1ng
Class IV
Group C
Class 111
·7-4-.4,1.2 Group 8 plastics and free-flowing Croup:-\ pla.\11c,
shall be protected the same as Class TV cn111rnodit1(•,
7-4.4. 1.3 Croup C plastics shall be protected the s,1111e a, C:lc1,,
Ill commodities.
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209
~ GARAGE, PRIVATE, is a building ora portion of a building,
~ not more than 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2) in area, in which only
~ motor vehicles used by the tenants of the building or bliilcjings on
~ the premises are stored or kept.
B s GARAGE, PUBLIC, is any garage other than a private garage.
GAS CABINET is a fully enclosed, noncombustible enclosure
used to provide an-isolated environment for compressed gas cyl_in-
ders in storage or use. Doors and access ports for exchanging cyl-
inders and accessing pressure-regulating controls are allowed to
be included. t GAS ROOM ·is a separately ventilated, fully enclosed room in
which only compressed gases and associated equipment and sup-
plies are stored or used.
GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSE is a detached
builc;ling or a separate portion of a building used for storage or
warehousing operations involving mixed commodities,
~ GRANDSTANDS are tiered or stepped seating facilities
& wherein an area of more than 3 square feet (0.28 m2).is assigned
B for each person when computing the occu,pant load.
GROUND PIECE is a pyrotechnic device that functions.on the
ground. Oroufld pieces include fountains, roman candles, wheels
;ind set pieces.
~ GUEST is any person hiring or occupying a room for living or
s . sleeping purposes.
GUNPOWDER is any of various powders used in firearms and
small anns ammunition as propelling charges.
SECTION 209 -H
HANDLING is the deliberate movement of material by any
means to a point of storage or use.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL REACTION is a reaction
which generates pressure or byproducts which could cause il)jury,
illness or harm to humans, domestic animals, livestock or wildlife.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with
grass, grain brush or forest, whether privately or publicly owned,
which is so situated or is of such inl(lccessible location that a fire
originating upon. such land would present an abnormally difficult
job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage
through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated by the
chief on a map maintained in the office of the chief.
HAZAfWO{;JS MATERIALS are those chemicals or
substances which are physical hazards or health hazards as
defined and classified in Article 80 whether the materials are in
usable or waste condition.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM) is a
solid. liquid or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing
that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammability or
reactivity of Class 3 or 4 as ranked by UFC Standard 79-3 and
which is used directly in research, laboratory or production
processes which have as their end product materials which are not
hazardous.
HAZARDOUS WATERSHED FIRE AREA is .a location
within 500 feet ( 152.4 m) of a forest or brµsh-, grass-or
grain-covered land, exclusive of small individual lots or parcels of
land located outside of a brush-, forest-or grass-covered area.
HEALTH HAZARD is a classification of a chemical for which
there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one
I. study conducted in accordance with established scientific princi-
ples that acute· or chronic health effects aould occur in exposed
persons. Health hazards include chemicals which are carcinogens,
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toxic or highly-toxic materials, reproductive toxins, initants, cor-
rosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins,
agents which act on the hematopoietic system,,and agents which
damage the lllngs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes:
HEATING AND COOKING APPLIANCE is an electric, gas
or oil-fired appliance not intended for central heating.
HELIPORT is ah area of land or water or a structure surface.
which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of
helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended
for use, for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities.
HELISTOP is the same as a heliport, except that no refueling,
maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitted.
fUGH EXPLOSIVE is explosive material, such as dynamite,
which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting
cap when unconfined.
:fllGHLY TOXIC MATERIAL is a material which produces a
lethal dose or lethal concentration which falls within any of the
following categories:
I. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50
milligrams 6r less . per kilogram of body weight when
administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300
grams each.
2. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDso) of 200
milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when
administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death
occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits
weighing between 2 an~ 3.kilograms each.
3. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in ,
air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2
milligrams per liter or less of mist, fume or dust, when
administered by continuous inhalation for one hour, or less if
death ·occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200
and 300 grams each.
Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as
water, might not warrant classification as highly toxic. While this
system is basically simple in application, any hazard evaluation
which is requited for the precise categorization of this type of ma-
terial shall be performed by experienced, technically competent
.persons.
HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID is a liquid with a boiling point
of less than 68°F (20°C).
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE /s storage of
combustible ·materials in close·Jy packed piles or combustible
materials on palle'ts. in racks or on shelves where the .top of storage
is greater than 1'2 feet (3658 mm) in height. When required by the
chief, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-
hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, nam-
mable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top
of stor:age is greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
HIGHWAY is a· public street or pu))lic road.
HOGGED MATERIAL is a mixture of bark, chips, dust or I
other pieces of natural wood by-products.
HORIZONTAL EXIT is a wal) which completely divides a a
floor of a building into two or more separate exit-access areas to ~
afford safety·from fire and smoke in the exit-access areas of inci-~
dent origin. &
HOTEL is any building containing six or more guest rooms ~
intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired ~
out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by ~
guests. s
HPM FLAMMAB!:,E LIQUID is an HPM liquid that is de-
fined as either a Class I nammable or Class II or Class Ill-A com-I
oustible 'liquid.
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TABLE 81-B
TABLE 81-A-GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION ANb LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS I .
SOLIO-PILED STORAGE, SHELF STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
ALL STORAGE AREAS (See Stcllons 8102, 8103 and'8104)2 (See Section 8103.3)
SIZE Of HIGH·PJLED Maximum Automatic fire· Maximum Permissible Mrnmum PIie STORAGE AREA1 (square Jul), ullngulshlno Fire-detection Bulldli Smoke and Curtain Small Hose Pile.Dimeo· Siora~e Volume (Sie Secllons 1102.2 Syslem (Su System (See Access ( ee Hut Removal Boards (Sn Valves and Sta· slon3(Jnt) Heigh~ IHI) Jcubic Int)
COMMODITY and 1102.4) Section Secllon S1cllon (S~~g:,~Jon SecUon u~l~~~,e;?:r x 3041 lor mo\ x 0.0213 lor m3
CLASS x o.ong 10, ril2 1102.4) 1102.Sl 1102.&l . 1102.Sl
I-IV I 0-500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR0 NR NR NR NR
501-2,500 NR1 Yes NR5. NR NR6 NR 100 40 100,000
2,501-12,000 Yes NR NR5 NR NR0 NR 100 40 400,000
Pub I ic accessible
2,501-12.000 Yes 1 NR NR5 NR NR6 . NR 100 40 400,000
Nonpublic accessible
(Op1ion I)
2.501-12,000 NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 307 200.000
Nonpublic accessible
(Op1ion 2)
12,001-20;000 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400,000
. 20,001-500,000 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400,000
Grea1enhan Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400.000
500.0008
High 0-500 NR 1 NR NR5 NR NR0 NR 50 NR NR
I hazard 501-2.500 Yes NR NR5 NR NR0 NR 50 30 75,000 I ! Public accessible
soi-. 2.soo Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000
Nonpublic accessible I (Op1ion I)
501-2.500 NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000
Nonpublic accessible
{-Op1ion 2)
2,501-300,000 Yes NR Yes Yes 'Yes Yes 50 30 75,000
300.001-500,0008·9 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 30 75,000 .
. \/R = No! required.
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ins1alled ih accordance with Sections 8103 and 8104.
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2For aisles. se.e Sec11on 8102.10.
3Piles shalt be separa1ed by aisles complying with Section 8102.10.
"For s!Orage in excess of 1he heigh! indi.ca1ed, special fire.pro1ection shall be provided in accordance with Foornole 8 when required by the chief. See also Anicles 79
and 88 for special. lim11a1ions for nammable and combustible liquids and aerosols.
5Secuon 902 2 shall apply for fire appru:aius access.
6Cunain boards shall ·be insralled as required by the Building Code. See UBC Section 906.
7For s1orage exceeding 30 feet (·9 I 4 mm) in height, Option I shall be used.
8Spec1al lire-pro1ec11on provisions such as, bur nor limited ro, fire protection of exposed steel columns: increased sprinkler density: additional in-rack spnnklers.
w11hou.1 associa1ed reduc11ons in ceiling sprinkler density: or additional fire depanment hose connections shall be provided when required by 1he chief.
9H1gh·p1led s1ornge areas shijll no! exceed 500,000 square feet (46451.5 m2). A rwo-hour area separation wall shall be used 10 divide high-piled s!Orage exceeding
500.000 square foei ( 46 45 l .5 m2) in area.
COMMODITY C~SS!flCATION
1.fv
(Op11on I J
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(Opuon 2)
High hazard
10p11on I)
:H 1gh hazard
!Option 2)
TABLE 81-B-REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1
(See Sections 8102.7.4 and 8102.8,3)
MAXIMUM·AREA FORMEO . MAXIMUM SPACING DESIGNATED-STORAGE CURTAIN SOARO BY CURTAIN BOARDS! Of VENT CENTERS HEIGHT (1111) DEPTH (fnlj (squ111 lul) VENT AREA TO FLOOR (Int)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO VENTS FROM WALL OR CURTAIN BOARDS3 (leeil
x 3048 lor mm x o.og2g to/'mZ AREA RATIO x 3041101 mm
20 or less 6 10,000 1:100 100 60
over 20-40 6 8,000 1:1·5 100 55
20 or less 4 3,000 f:75 100 55
over 20-40 4 3,000 1:50 100 50
20 or less 6 6,000 1:50 100 50
over 20-30 6 6,000 1:40 90 45
20 or less 4 4,000 I :SO 100 50
over 20-30 4 2,000 I :30 75 40
1 For rJck s1ornge he.1gh1s in excess of those indicated, see Section-8104.5. For solid-piled s1orage heights in excess of chose md1ca1ed, an approved engineered design
shall be used
~When areas of buildings are equipped with e_arly suppression-fast response (E~FR) sprinklers, the cunain boards within these areas shall be loca1ed only al the I
separa11on be1ween ESFR and conventional sprinkler systems.
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1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
lar cond111ons. 1he chief is authorized 10 require adqitional fire protec-
11on as requrred for special hazards in Section 1001.9.
Specifications for fire apparatus access roads shall be in accord-
ance with Secuon 902.2.
8·102.6.2 Access doors.
8102.6.2.1 General. When building access is required by Table
81-A. fire department access doors shall be _provided in accord-
ance vmh Section 8102.6.2. Access doors shall be accessible w..ith-
ou1 the use ofa ladder.
8102.6.2.2 .\lumber of doors required. One or more access
doors shall be ,provided in each 100 lineal feet (30 480 mm), or
maJor fraction !hereof. of 1he exterior walls which face required
access roadways.
8102.6.2.3 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less
than 3 feet (9 I 4 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in
he1gh1. Roll-up doors shal.l no,t be used unless approved.
8102.6.2.4 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices
shall he u~ed.
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 accord-
ani:e with Section 8102.7.
EXCEPTIONS: I. When the installation of smoke and heat vents
1s de1en111ned by 1he chief to be impractical. mechanical smoke-
remo"al sys1ems are allowed· 10 be provided in accordance with UFC
S1andard 81->
2 Frozen food s1orage classilied as a Class I or Class II commodi1y
1s 001 required 10 be provided wilh smoke and heat vents or mechanical
smoke remo,·aJ when protec1ed by an automatic sprinkler system.
8102.7.2 TY.pes of vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be of an
appro,·cd 1ypc and shall be operated automatically by activation of
a hcat-respomive device ra1.ed between JOO and 200°F (55.6 and
111. lcCJ above estimated ambieni temperatures. The heat-re-
sponsive de\·ice shall be listed and labeled. Smoke and heat vents-
shall acti\'ate fully when the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated
lire or a ii me/temperature gradient that reaches an air temperature
or 500°F (260°CJ wtthin five minutes. Smoke and heat vents shall
have the capability of being opened by an approved manual opera-
tion
81'02.7.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not
he lcs, than 16 square feel ( l•.49 m2) with no dimension less than
-l (ee-1 f 1219 mmJ. excluding ribs or guuers having a tolal width not
c~L·eed1ng 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
C6096 mm) or more from lines of adjacent properties and 10 f~et
!30-lS mrnJ or more from occupancy separation walls separating
Olher high-piled storage areas. Vents shall be uniformly located
w11h1n the roof area above high-piled storage areas.
8102.8 Curtain Boards.
8102.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table
81-.-\. cunw1 boards shall be provided in accordance with Sec-
11on 8102.8,
8 I 02.8._2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be constructed of
sheet metal. la1h and plaster. gypsum wallboard, or other approvl!d
material? which provide equivalent performance that wilh'esist
the p~ssage ol smoke. Joints and connections shall be smoke·tight.
8102.6.1
8103.2.1
8102.8.3 Location and depth. The location and depth of curtain
boards shall be in accordance with Table 81-B.
8102.9 Hose Stations and Hose Connections.
8102.9.1 Small hose stations. When small hose valves and sta-
tions are required by Table 81-A, approved 11/2-inch (38. I mm)
hose valves shall be provided at approved locations. When
required by the chief, -hose, nozzles, hose racks. and cabinets or
covers shall be provided. See UFC Standards 81-1 and 81-2.
8102.9,2 Fire department hose connections. When ex11 pas-
sageways are required by the building code for egress. a Class I
stiindpipe system shall be provided in accordance with the Build-
ing Code. See UBC Standard 9-2.
8102.10 Aisles.
8102.J0.l General. Aisles providing access to exits and fire
department 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 swrage piles or racks. see
also LiFC Standards 81-1 and 81-2 and Article 88.
EXCEPTION: Where aisles are precluded by rack s1orage sy;-
tems. allernate me1hods of access and pro1ec11on are allowed when ap-
proved,
8102.10.2}Width.
8102.10.2.1 General. Aisle width shall be. in accordance with
Section 8 l 02. I 0.2.
EXCEPTIONS: I. Cross aisles used only for employee access
be1ween aisles shall be 24 inches (609.6 mm) or more in w1d1h
2 Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf storage shall be
30 inches (762 mm) or more in width.
8102.)0.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in spnnklered
buildings shall be 44 inches ( 1117.6 mm) or more 1n w1d1h. Aisles
shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in widih in high-piled
storage areas exceeding 2.500 square feet (232.26 m"J in <irea and
c!esignated lO contain high-hazard commodities.
Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width in pub-
lic accessible areas where mechanical s1ocking methods are used.
8_102.10.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprin-
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
allowed to c;-ross aisles at a height 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) or
more above the level of the finished floor, provided that such sup-.
ports-do not interfere with fire departmen1 hose ~tream trajectory.
8102.10.4 Dead ends. Dead end aisles shall be in accordance
with the Building Code (see UBC Chapter I 0).
8102.ll Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable lire extinguish-
ers shall be provided in accordance with UFC Standard I 0-1.
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 rnm) in any dimension shall be in accordance with
Sections 8 I 02 and 8103.
81'03.2 Fire Protection.
8103.2.1 General. When fire sprinklers are required hy Table
81--A, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be in-
stalled througnout the building or to one-hour-rated lire-resistive I
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1004.3.~.4
aisle width shall be 36 inches (914 mm) where seats, tables, fur-
ni?hings. displays and similar fixtures or (:quipment are placed on
only one side of the aisle and 44 inches ( 1118 mm). where such fix-
tures or equipment are p,Iaced on both sides of the aisle.
EXCEPTION [For SFMJ: Libmries with open book stacks shall
ha1·e 111ai11 aisle., no less 1/11111 44 inches {II /8 mmJ i11 width, and side,
range and end aisle,f 110 less than 36 inches (9/4 mm) in width.
The required width of aisles shall be unobstructed.
EXCEPTION: Handrails and doors, when fully opened, shall.not
-, educe 1he required width by more than 7 inches ( 178 mm). Doors in
any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half.
Other nonstrucmral projections such as trim and similar decorative fea-
1un:s may project into the required width I t/2 inches (38 mm) from
each side.
I 004.3.2.3 Occi,1pancies with fixed seats. Aisles in occupancies
11·i1h fixed seats shall comply with the requirements of this .section.
1004.3.2.3.I Width. The clear width of aisles shall be based on
the number of fixed seats served by such aisles. The required
\\'id1h of aisles ser\'ing fixed seats shall not be used for any other
purpose.
The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings without smoke-
p.ro1ec1ed assembly seating shall be in accordance with Table
10-C.
The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings where smoke-
prntected assembly seating has been provided, and for which an
approved life-safety evaluation has also been conducted, shall be
in accord;ince with Table 10-D. For Table 10-D, the number of
~ca.is ,pecified must be withi.n a single assembly place, and inter-
polation shall be permitted between the specified values shown.
For both tables. the minimum clear widths shown shall be modi-
fied in accordance with the following:
I. Where risers exceed 7 inches ( 178 mm) in height, multiply
the s1airway width in the tables by factor A, where:
(riser height -7.0 inches) A= I + 5
(4-1)
For SJ: ( riser height -17 8 mm)
A = I + 127
\.\'here n.,ers do not exceed 7 inches ( 178 mm) in height, A = I.
T S1;iirways not having a handrail within a 30-inch (762 mm)
horizontal distance shall be 25 percent wider than otherwise cal-
c·ulated. i.e .. nrn!tiply by B = 1.25. For all other stairs, B = 1.
3. Ramps steeper than I unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10%
slopeJ where used in ascent shall have their width increased by 1-0
percent.· 1.e .. multiply by C = 1.10. For ramps not steeper thah
I uni1 1enical in LO units horizontal (10% slope). C = ,l. Where
t'1.,ed ,e;i1s are arranged in. rows, the clear width of aisles shall not
he !es, than· set forth above or less than the following minimum
widrhs:
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3.1 Forry-eight' inches (1219 mm) for stairways having
seating on both sides.
3.2 Thiny-.,ix inches (9·14 mm) for stairways having seat-
ing on one: side.
J.3 T,\:enry-rhree inches (S84 1nm) between a stairway
handrail and seating where the aisl~s are subdivided by
the handrail. ·
3.--1 Forty-two inches ( I 06 7 mm) for level or ramped aisles
h,wing seating on both sides'.
3.5 Thirty-six inches (9-14 mm) for level or ramped aisles
h;ll'ing seating on one side.
1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;
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 con.verging
aisles.
1004.3.2.3.2 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.
EXCEPT!ON,[For SFMJ: When tablet arm chair, are used, the
minimum. clear width of I 2 inches I 305 mm) between rows may be meil·
sure'd with tablet arms in 1he stored position only where all tilbler arms
are raised manually in one morion to a verrirnl posi1ion and fa/110 the
stored position by f<Jrce of gra1•i1y.
The clear width shall be increased as follows:
I. For rows of seating served by aisles or doorways at both ends.
there shall-be no more than I 00 seats per row. The minimum clear
width of 12 inches 005 mm) for aisle accessways shall be
increased by 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) for every additional seat beyond
14, but the minimum clear width need not exceed 22 inches (559
min). If the aisles are dead-ended, see Section I 004.3.2.4 for fur-
ther limitations.
EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating. the row
length limits, beyond which the minimum clear width of 12 inches (305
mm) must be increased, may be in accordance with Table 10-E.
2. For rows ·of seating served by an aisle or doorway at one end
only, the minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mmJ for aisle
accessways shall be increased by 0.6 inch ( 15 mm) for every addi-
tional seat beyond seven, but the minimum clear width need not
exceed 22 inches (559· mm).
EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating, the row
length limits, beyond which the minimum clear width of 12 .inches (305
mm) must be increased, may be in accordance with Table I 0-E.
In addition, the distance to the point where the occupant has a
choice of two directions of travel to an exit shall not exceed 30 feet
(9144 mm~ fr9m the point where the occupant is seated.
EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating. 1he di--
iance to the point where the occupant. has a choice of two direction~ of
traveJ.lo an exit may be increased to 50 feet { 15 240 mm) from the poin1
where the occupant is seated.
1004.3.2-41 Aisle termination. Aisles shall terminate at a cross
aisle, vomhory,foyer or doorway. Aisl,es shall not have a dead end
more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length.
EXCEPT.IONS: I. A longer dead-end aisle is permined where
seats served by the dead-end aisle are not more than 24 seals from
another aisle measured along a row of seats having a minimum clear
width of 12 inches (305 mni) plus 0.6 inch (15 mm) for each additional
seal above seven in a row.
2. When seats are without backrests. dead ends in vertical ai~le,
shall not exceed a distance of I 6 rows.
3. For smoke-protected assembly seating. the dead end, rn verncal
aisles-shall 'not exceed a distance of 21 rows.
4. for smoke-protected assembly seating, a longer dead-end aisle is
permitted where seats served by the dead-end aisle are no more than 40
seats from another aisle, measured along a row of seats having an aisle
accessway with a minimum clear width of I 2 inches (305 mm) plus
0.3 inch (7·.6 mm) for each additional seat above seven in the row.
Each end of a cross aisle shall tetminate at an aisle, vomitory.
foyer or doorway.
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13-92 INSTALLATION OF SPRIN~ER SYSTEMS.
Table 7-4.2.1.! Single-or Double-Row Racks-Storage Height Up to and Including 25 ft ~7.6 m) Without Solid Shelves
Ceiling Sprinkier Water Demand
Aisles* With In-Rack Sprinklers Without In-Rack Sprinklers
Sprinklers Apply Apply
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Height Class sulated ft m In-Racks Figure Curves 7-4.2,2.1.3 Figure Curves 7-4.2.2.l.3
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rv 8 2.4 A and B E and F
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sprinklers
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74.2.2.1.2 The design curves indicate water demands for ordi-
nan· temperature-rated and nominal· high temperature-rated
sprinklers at the ceiling. The ordinary-temperature design curves
co1Tesponding to ordinary temperature-rated sprinklers shall be
used foi: sprinklers. with ordinary-and intermediate-temperature
classification. The high-temperature design curve cqrresponding
to high temperature-rated sprinklers shall be used for sprinklers
ha,ing a high-temperature rating. ·
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A -8-ft (2.44-m) aisles with
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8-8-ft (2'44-m) aisles with
165°F (74°C) ceiling
sprinklers and
165°F (74°C)
in-rack sprinklers
Curve Legend
C-4-ft (1.22-m) aisles with
288°F (141 °C) ceiling
sprinklers and
165°F (74°C)
in-rack sprinklers
0-4-ft (1.22-m) aisles with
165°F (74°C) ceiling
sprinklers and
165°F (7 4 °C)
in-rack sprinklers
7-4.2.2.1.3 For storage height up to and including 25 ft (7.6 111)
protected with ceiling sprinklers only and for storage heighL up
to and inclucjing 20·fr (6.1 m) protected with ceiling sptinklen,
and minimum required in-rack sprinklers, densities obtained
from design curves shall be aqjusted in accordance \\'ith Figure
7-4.2.2.1,3.
7-4.2.2.1.4 For storage height over 20 ft (6.1 111) up Lo and
including 25 ft (7,6) protected with ceiling sprinklers and min-
imum required in•rack sprinklers, densities obtained from
design cur:ves shall be used. Densities shall not be ac!jusied in
accordance with Figure 7-4.2.2.1.3.
7-4.2.2.1.5 For storage height up to and including 20 ft (ti. I mJ
protected with ceiling sprinklers and with more than one lel·el of
in-rack sprinklers, but.not in every tier, densities obtained from
d(;!sign curvesand adjusted in accordance with Figure 7-4.2.~. I ,3
shall be permitted to be reduced an additional 20 perce!ll. as
indicated in Table 7-4.2.2,1.5.
7-4.2.2.1.6 For storage height over 20 ft (6.1 111) up to and
including 25 ft (7.6 m) protected with ceiling sprinkler~ ,111d
with more than the minimum required level of in-rack ,prin-
klers, but not in every tier, densities obtained from de~ign
curves sha·11 be permitted to be reduced 20 percent as indi-
cated in Table 7-4.2.2.l.5. Densities shall not be adjusted in
accordance with Fi'$ure 7-4.2.2.1.3 for storage heighL.
7-4.2.2.1.7 For storage height up to and including 20 fi (6.1 mJ
protected with ceiling sprinklers and. in-rack sprinklers aL each
tier, densities obtained from design curves and adjusted in accor-
dance with Figure 7-4.2.2.1.3 shall be pe[mitted to be reduced an
additional 40 percent, as indicated in Table 7-4.2.2.1.:'i.
7-4.2.2.1.8 For storage height over 20 fL (6.1 111) up to and
including 25 ft (7.6 m) protected with ceiling sprinkler, and
in-rack sprinklers at each tier, densities obtained from design
curves shall be permitted to be reduced 40 perce!ll, as indi-
cated in Table 7-4.2.2.1.5. Densities shall not be adjusted in
accordance with Figure 7-4.2.2.1.3 for storage height.
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· Table 1-4.2.2.1.5 Adjustment to Ceiling Sprinkler Density fot Storage Height and In-Rack Sprinklers
Storage Height
O\·er 12 ft (3. i m) through None
25 ft (7.6 ml
In-Rack Sprinklers
O\·er 12 ft (3. 7 m) through Minimum required
Apply Figure 7-4.2.2.1.3 Permitted Ceiling Sprinklers Density
for Storage Height Adjus·tments Where In-rack
Adjustment Sprinklers Axe Installed
Yes None
Yes None
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More than minimum, but not Yes Reduce density 20% from that of
in every tier minimum in-rack sprinklers
l n every tier Yes Reduce density 40% from that of
minimum in-rack sprinklers
On·r 20 ft (6. I 111) through Minimum required No None
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More than minimum, but not
in every tier
In every tier
Figure 7-4.2.2.1.9 Adjustment of design area of sprinkler operation
for clearance from top of storage to-ceiling.
Reduced design area of sprinkler op~ralion (m2)
138 186 232 279 325 372 418
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Reduced design area of sprinkler operation (ft2)
7-4.2.2. l.9t Wh~re clearance from ceiling to top of storage is.less
l11an -1 1/2 ft (1.37 m), the sprinkler operating area indicated in
rn1Ye~ E. F. G, and Hin Figures 7-4.2:2.1.1 (a) through (:e) shall be
permitted to be reduced as indic:ated in Figure 7-4.2.2.1.9 but shall
not be reduced tb less than 2000 ft2 (185.8 m2). (See 7-4.2.2.1.10,)
No Reduce density 20% from that of
minimum in-rack sprinklers
No Reduce density 40% from that of
minimum in-rack sprinklers
7-4.2.2.l.10 Where clearance from ceiling to top of Class I or
Class 1I encapsulated storage is 11 / 2 ft to 3 ft (0.46 m to 0. 91 m),
the sprinkler operating area indicated in curve F only of Figure
7-4.2.2.1.1 (-e) shall be permitted to be reduced by 50 percent but
shall not be reduced to less than 2000 ft2 ( 186 m2).
7-4.2.2.1.11 Where solid, flat-bottom, combustible pallets are
used withstorag,eheight up to and including 25 ft (7.6 m). the
densities that.are indicated in the design curves shown in Fig-
ures 7-4.2.2.1.1 (a) through (g), based on conventional pal le~.
shall IJe increased 20 percent for the given area. The percent-
age shall be applied to the density determined in accordance
with figure 7-4.2.2.1.3. The increase in density shall not appl)·
where in-rack sprinklers are installed .
7-4.2.2.2* Ceiling Sprinkler Water Demand -Double-and
Single-Row Racks.
7-4.2.2.2.1 For Class I, Class 11, Class III, or.Class IV com-
modi'ties,.encapsulated or non encapsulated in single-or dou-
ble-row racks, ceiling sprinkler water demand in terms of
density (gpm/ft2) (mm/min) and area of sprinkler opera-
tion [ft2· (m2) of ceiling or roof] shall be selected from the
curves in Figur-es 7-4.2.2. l. l-l.6(a) through (g) as directed by
Table 7-4.2.1.5. The curves in Figures 7-4.2.2.1.1 (a) through
(g) also shall· apply to portable racks arranged in the same
manner as single-, double, or multiple-row racks. The design
shall be sufficient to satisfy a single point on the appropriate
curve related to the storage configuration and commodit)
class. It shall not be required to meet all points on the
• selected curve. Figure i-4.2.2.1.3 shall be used to adjust the
density for storage height unless otherwise specified.
7-4.2.2.2.2*~ Design curves for single-and. double-row rack.,
shall be selected to correspond to aisle width. For aisle ,~idths
between 4 ft (1.2 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m), a direct linear interpolation
between curves shall be made. The density given for 8-ft (2.4-m)
wide aisles shall be applied to aisles wider than 8 ft (2.4 m). The
density given for 4-ft (1.2-rp) wide aisles shall be applied to aisles
narrower than 4 ft (1.2 m) down to 31 /2 ft (l.Oi m). Where aisles
are narrower than 31 h ft (1.07 m), racks shall be considered to
be multiple-row racks.
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I 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE 81-A
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TABLE 81-A---GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND-LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SOLID·PILED STORAGE, SHELF STORAGE AND
ALL STORAGE AREA,S-(See_S1clions 81~2, 8103 and 8104)2 PALLETIZED STORAGE (See Secllo~ 8103.3)
SIZE OF HIGH·PILED Automatic Fire· Maximum STORAGE AREA1 (square leel) Maximum Permissible Maximum Pile
(See Sections 8102.2 ullngulshing Flr•·deteclion Buildhi . Smoke and Curtain Smail Hose Pile Dimeo· Storafie Volume
and 8102.4! System (SH System (See Access( ee Heal Removal Boards (See Valves.and Sia· sion3 (lee.t) Heigh~ leel) (cubic leel) COMMODITY x 0.0929 Jor mz Section Section Section (See Section Section lions (See ,Sec· x 0.0283 Jor_ ml CLASS . 8102.4) _ 8102.5) 8102.6) . 8102;7) 8102,8) t1on:a102:9) x3048 lor mm
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1-IVI 0-500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR NR NR NR
501-2;500 NR1 Yes NR5 NR; NR6 NR 100 40 100,000 I
2,501-12,000 Yes NR NR5 NR NR0 NR 100 40 400,000
Public accessible
2,501-12,000', Yes NR NR5 / NR/ NR6 / NR I 100 40 400,000
Nonpublic accessible
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 307 200,000 I
Nonpublic accessible
(Option 2)
I 2,001-20,000 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400,000
20,001-500.000 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes J()(i_ 40 400,000
Greater than Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400,000
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High 0-500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 NR NR
hazard 501-2,500 Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000
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501-2.500 Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000
-Nonpublic accessible
(Option I)
501-2,500 NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000 I
Nonpublic-accessible
(Option 2)
2,501-300,000 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 30 75.000
300,001-500;0008,9 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 30 75,000
NR = Not required.
1When fire sprinklers are required for reasons other than Article-81,.the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and I
installed in accordance with Sections 8 I 03 and 8104.
2For aisles, see Secuon 8102.10.
3Piles shall·be separated by aisles complying with Section 8102.10.
4For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shaJl;be provided in accordance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief. See also Anicles 79
and 88 for special limitations for flammable and coinbustible:liquids and aerosols.
5-.Seciion 902.2 shall apply for fire appru:atus access. , .
6Cunain boards shall be installed·as required by the Building Code. See UBC Section 906.
7For storage exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) in height, Option I shall be used.
8Special fire-protection provisions such as, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed sieel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers,
withou1 associnied reductions in ceiling sprinkler density;_or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the chief.
9High-piled-s1orage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet (46..451.5 m~). 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 81~8-REQUIREMEN"FS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING1
-(See Sections 8102.7.4 and 8·10?,8,3)
MAXIMUM AREA FORMED.' MAXIMUM SPACING MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO ~ESIGNATEO STORAGE CURTAIN BOARD BY CURTAIN BOARDSZ OF VENT CENTERS VENTS FROM WALL OR HEIGHT (feel) DEPTH (feel) (square feel) VENT AREA TO FLOOR {leel) CURTAIN BOARDSl (leet)
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION x3048 fi>rmm x 0.0929 for mZ·. AREA RATIO x3048 lor mm
I-IV 20 or less 6 10,000 1:100 100 60
(Option 1) over 20-40 6 8,000 1:75 100 55
I-IV 20 or less 4 3,000 1:75 100 55
(Option 2) over 20-40 4 3,000 1:50 100 50
High hazard 20 or less 6 6,000 1:50 100 50 (Option I) over 20-30 6 6,000 1:40 90 45
High hazard 20 oiless 4 4,000 1:50 100 50 (Option 2) over 20·.30 4 ,2,QOO_ 1:30 75 40
1 For rack storage heights in excess of those 'indicated, see Section 8104.5. For solid-pMd 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 I
separation between ESFR and conventional sprinkler systems. ' •
3The distance ~pecified is the maximum distance from any vent in a particular curtained·area to waHs or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area.
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