HomeMy WebLinkAbout2882 WHIPTAIL LOOP; 100; CBC2021-0011; PermitBuilding Permit Finaled
(city of
Carlsbad
Commercial Permit
Print Date: 07/29/2021 Permit No: CBC2021-0011
Job Address: CARLSBAD, CA 92010-6758 Status: Closed -Finaled
Permit Type:
2882 WHIPTAIL LOOP, # 100,
BLDG-Commercial
2091200700
Work Class: Tenant Improvement
Parcel#:
Valuation:
Occupancy Group:
#of Dwelling Units:
Bedrooms:
Bathrooms:
Occupant Load:
Code Edition:
Sprinkled:
Project Title:
Track#:
$8,139.25 Lot#:
Project#:
Plan#:
Construction Type:
Orig. Plan Check#:
Plan Check #:
Description: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS: PALLET RACKS
Applicant:
WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS INC.
ANITA THORNTON
12562 HIGHWAY 67
LAKESIDE, CA 92040-1159
(619) 873-4410
FEE
BUILDING PERMIT FEE ($2000+)
BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEE (BLDG)
Property Owner:
4433 SOUTH ALAMEDA LLC
4311 WILSHIRE BLVD, # STE 508
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010-3708-LOS ANGELES
(213) 389-9000
ELECTRICAL BLDG COMMERCIAL NEW/ADDITION/REMODEL
FIRE High Piled Storage
MECHANICAL BLDG COMMERCIAL NEW/ADDITION/REMODEL
581473 GREEN BUILDING STATE STANDARDS FEE
STRONG MOTION-COMMERCIAL
Total Fees: $1,019.63 Total Payments To Date: $1,019.63
Applied:
Issued:
01/14/2021
02/16/2021
Finaled Close Out:
Inspector:
Final Inspection: 07/29/2021
Contractor:
WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS INC
12562 HIGHWAY 67
LAKESIDE, CA 92040-1159
(619) 873-4410
Balance Due:
AMOUNT
$106.09
$74.26
$41.00
$756.00
$39.00
$1.00
$2.28
$0.00
Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "Imposition" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter
collectively referred to as 11fees/exaction." You have 90 days from the date this permit was issued to protest imposition of these
fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedures set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the
protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their
imposition.
You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection
fees and capacity changes, nor planning, zoning, grading or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this
project. NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the
statute of limitation has previously otherwise expired.
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1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-2700 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov
Ccicyof
Carlsbad
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
B-2
Plan Check &c 2():JI-00 //
Est. Value ~ fo<:z. ;,-
PC Deposit
Date _.!...J-J/.,_J tit~'JL...::;JO=--=--..:.J-_,_I
Job Address 2882 Whiptail Loop East
Tenant Name,Zodiac Pool Systems
Suite: 100 APN: 209-120-07 -----
CT /Project#: Lot#:. ___ _
Occupancy: B,A-3,S-1 Construction Type:,_V_-_B ___ fire Sprinklers: 0 YES O NO Air Conditioning: 0 YES O NO
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Of WORK: Installation of pre-manufactured pallet rack in existing warehouse on grade level
D Addition/New: ___________ New Sf and Use, __________ ,New SF and Use,
_____ Deck Sf, Patio Cover SF (not including flatwork)
D Tenant Improvement: ______ SF, Existing Use _______ Proposed Use ______ _
______ SF, Existing Use _______ Proposed Use ______ _
D Pool/Spa: _____ SF Additional Gas or Electrical Features? ____________ _
0 Solar: ___ KW, __ Modules, ___ Mounted, Tilt: QYQN, RMA: 0 Y Q N, Panel Upgrade: QY QN
D Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Only: _________________________ _
[Z) Other: Approx, 175 SF (49'-9" LF) of storage rack
APPLICANT (PRIMARY CONTACT)
Name: Anita Thornton
Address: 12562 Highway 67
City: Lakeside
Phone: 619-873-4410
State:_C_A __ .Zip: 92040
Email: anitathornton@warehousesolutions.com
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
Name: _________________ _
Address: ________________ _
City: _______ State: ___ .Zip: ___ _
Phone: _________________ _
Email: _________________ _
Architect State License: ___________ _
PROPERTY OWNER
Name: RAF Pacifica Group
Address: 315 S Coast Hwy 101, Suite U-12
City: Encinitas
Phone: 619-995-1107
Email: jim@rafpacificagroup.com
State:_C_A __ ,Zip: 92024
CONTRACTOR BUSINESS
Name: Warehouse Solutions Inc.
Address: 12562 Highway 67
City: Lakeside State: CA Zip: _9_2_04_0 ____ _
Phone: 619-873-4410
Email: anitathomton@warehousesolutions,com
State License: 918115 Bus. License: BLOS1226177
(Sec. 7031.5 Business and Professions Code: Any City or County which requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish or repair any structure, prior to its
issuance, also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he/she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's License Law
{Chapter 9, commending with Section 7000 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code} or that he/she is exempt therefrom, and the basis for the alleged
exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.S by any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars {$SOD}).
1635 Faraday Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008 Ph: 760-602-2719 Fax: 760-602-8558 Email: Building@carlsbadca.gov
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( OPTION A): WORKERS'COMPENSATION DECLARATION:
I hearby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: D1 have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self-insure for workers' compensation provided by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the
work which this permit is issued.
[{]1 have and will maintain worker's compensation, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued.
My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are: Insurance Company Name: _____________________ _
Policy No. we 02112os1a CA Expiration Date: 00_,ro"--112_1 _______ _
D Certificate of Exemption: I certify that in the performance of e wOrk for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to be come
subject to the workers' compensation Laws of California. WAR I G: Failure to secure workers compensation coverage Is unlawful, and shall subject an employer to
criminal penalties and civil fines up to $100,000.00, in additi 'to the cost of compensation, damages as provided for in Section 3706 of the Labor Code,
Interest and attorney's fees.
CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE: iXIAGENT DATE: 121812020 ------~_ ..... ,________________ ---------
( OPTION B ): OWNER-BUILDER DECLARATION:
I hereby affirm that I am exempt from Contractor's License Law for the following reason:
DI, 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).
DI, 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).
DI am exempt under Section _______ Business and Professions Code for this reason:
1. I personally plan to provide the major labor and materials for construction of the proposed property improvement. QvES Q NO
2. I (have/ have not) signed an application for a building permit for the proposed work.
3. I have contracted with the following person (firm) to provide the proposed construction (include name address/ phone/ 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/
contractors' license number):
S. I will provide some of the work, but I have contracted (hired) the following persons to provide the work indicated (include name/ address/ phone/ type of work):
OWNER SIGNATURE: __________________ -□AGENT DATE: _____ _
CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY, IF ANY:
I hereby affirm that there is a construction tending agency for the performance of the work this permit is issued (Sec. 3097 (i) Civil Code).
Lender's Name: ____________________ _ Lender's Address: ____________________ _
ONLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS ONLY:
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 25S05, 25533 or 2S534 of the Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act? I No
Is the applicant or future building occupant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or air quality management district? No
Is the facility to be constructed within 1,000 feet of the outer boundary of a school site? 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.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:
1 certify that I have read the application and state that the above information is correct and that the information on the plans is accurate. I agree to comply with all
City ordinances and State laws relating to building construction.
I hereby authorize representative of the City of Carlsbad to enter u on t above mentioned property for inspection purposes. I ALSO AGREE TO SAVE, INDEMNIFY AND KEEP
HARMLESS THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, JUD MENT COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH MAY IN ANY WAY ACCRUE AGAINST SAlD CITY 1N CONSEQUENCE OF
THE GRANTING OF THIS PERMIT.OSHA: An OSHA permit is requir d fore avations over S'O' deep and demolition or construction of structures over 3 stories in height.
EXPIRATION: Every permit issued by the Building Official under t e
by such permit is not commenced within 360 days from the dat of
the work is commenced for a period of 180 days (AB29
APPLICANT SIGNATURE:
sions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized
ch permit or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after
1635 Faraday Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Ph: 760-602-2719 Fax: 760-602-8558
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Email: Building@carlsbadca.gov
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Building Permit Inspection History Finaled
(city of
Carlsbad
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PERMIT INSPECTION.HISTOl\f· for (CBC2021-0011) ·
Permit Type: BLDG-Commercial Application Date: 01/14/2021 Owner: 4433 SOUTH ALAMEDA LLC
Work Class: Tenant Improvement Issue Date: 02/16/2021 Subdivision:
Status: Closed -Finaled Expiration Date: 02/16/2022 Address: 2882 WHIPTAIL LOOP, # 100
IVR Number: 31025 CARLSBAD, CA 92010-6758
Scheduled Actual Inspection Type Inspection No. Inspection Primary Inspector Reinspection Inspection
Date Start Date Status
07/06/2021 07/06/2021 BLDG-Fire Final 160946-2021 Failed Felix Salcedo Relnspectlon Incomplete
Checklist Item COMMENTS Passed
FIRE-Building Final See plans for corrections No
07/27/2021 07/27/2021 BLDG-Fire Final 162303-2021 Passed Felix Salcedo Complete
Checklist Item COMMENTS Passed
FIRE-Building Final See plans for corrections Yes
All corrections completed
07/29/2021 07/29/2021 BLDG-Final Inspection 163118-2021 Passed Tim Kersch Complete
Checklist Item COMMENTS Passed
BLDG-Building Deficiency No
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Page 1 of 1
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DATE: 2-8-2021
JURISDICTION: Carlsbad
PLAN CHECK#.: CBC2021-0011
✓• EsG1I
A SAFEbuilt' Cornp0:1y
SET: I
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2882 Whiptail Loop East
□ APPLICANT
□ JURIS.
PROJECT NAME: Zodiac Pool System-Prefab Storage Racks to Existing Warehouse
[8J The plans transmitted herewith have been corrected where necessary and substantially comply
with the jurisdiction's building codes.
D The plans transmitted herewith will substantially comply with the jurisdiction's codes
when minor deficiencies identified below are resolved and checked by building department staff.
D The check list transmitted herewith is for your information. The plans are being held at EsGil
until corrected plans are submitted for recheck.
D The applicant's copy of the check list is enclosed for the jurisdiction to forward to the applicant
contact person.
D The applicant's copy of the check list has been sent to:
[8J EsGil staff did not advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed.
D EsGil staff did advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed.
Person contacted: Telephone#:
Date contacted: (by: ) Email:
Mail Telephone Fax In Person
0 REMARKS:
By: Erich A. Kuchar, P.E. Enclosures:
EsGil
1-21-2021
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 ♦ San Diego, California 92123 ♦ (858) 560-1468 ♦ Fax (858) 560-1576
Carlsbad CBC2021-0011
2-8-2021
[DO NOT PAY -THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE]
VALUATION AND PLAN CHECK FEE
JURISDICTION: Carlsbad
PREPARED BY: Erich A. Kuchar, P.E.
BUILDING ADDRESS: 2882 Whiptail Loop East
BUILDING OCCUPANCY: B/ A-3/ S-1
PLAN CHECK#.: CBC2021-0011
DATE: 2-8-2021
BUILDING AREA Valuation Reg. VALUE
PORTION ( Sq. Ft.) Multiplier Mod.
storaae racks
Air Conditioning
Fire Sprinklers
TOTAL VALUE
Jurisdiction Code cb By Ordinance
r 1997 UBC Building Permit Fee ~
) 1997 UBC Pl-an Check Fee
Type of Review: P' Complete Review r Structural Only
r Repetitive Fee , i ..::J Repeats
..
---~-----·
r Other
r Hourly
EsGil Fee ..
,__ __ ----Jl Hr. @ *
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($)
8,139
8,139
7
7
$68.727
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Structural
Engineering
ct Design, Inc
1815 Wright Ave
La Verne, Ca. 91750
Tel: 909-596-1351 Fax: 909-596-7186
Prqject Name : .ZODIAC
Prqject Number: LV-120619-2
Date : 12/02/20
CITY
Street />-ddress: 2882 WHIPT AIL LOOP E, STE 100
City/State : CARLSBAD, CA 92010
Scope of Work : STORAGE RACK
CBc.202,/-aJ1f
12-3-20
Structural
Engineering & Design Inc.
1815 Wrieht Aye Ls Verne CA 91750 Tel: 909 596 1361 Eex· 909,596,7186
By: Bob S Project: Zodiac Pool systems ProJec~!_ 072120-127
TABLE OP CONTENTS
lltle Page............................................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents .................................................... , .................................. ,........... 2
Design Data and Definition or Components .......................................................... 3
C~tical O>nflguratlon ............................................................................................. 4
Seismic Loads....................................................................................................... 5 to 6
Colu1nn ...................................... ,, ..... ,, ...... ,............................................................ 7
Beam and connector............................................................................................ 8 to 9
Bracing ........ , ........ , ........................... , .... ., ......................................... ,, .. , ... , .......... .
Anchors ,, ... , ......................................................................................................... .
10
!1
Base Plate............................................................................................................. 12
Slab on Grade ................................. , .............. , ................ ,,.,,.,,., .• ,,........................ 13
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Structural
Engineering & Design Inc.
1ag; Wright Aye La Verne. QA 91750 Tel: 909.596.1)351 Fax: 909.596.7186
By: Bob S Project: Zodiac Pool Systems Project fl: 072120-127
Design Data
1) Toe analyses herein conforms to the requirements of lne:
2018 IBC Section 2209
2019 CBC Section 2209
ANSI MH 16.1-2012 Specifications for the Design of Jndustrtal Steel Storage Racks "2012 RMI RaG* Design Manual"
ASCE 7-16, sect/or, 15.S.3
2) Transverse braced frame steel conforms to ASTM A570, Gr.55, with minimum strength, Fy=SS ksl
Longitudinal frame beam and connector steel conforms to ASTM A570, Gr.55, with minimum yield, Fy=SS ksl
All other steel conforms to ASTM A36, Gr. 36 with minimum yield, Fy= 36 ksl
3) Anchor bolts shall be provided by Installer per ICC reference on plans and calculal1ons herein.
4) All welds shall conform to AWS procedures, utlllz:lng E70xx electrodes or slmllat·. All such welds shall be performed
In shop, with no field welding allowed other than those supervised by a licensed deputy Inspector.
5) l11e existing slab on grade Is 5" thick with minimum 2500 psi compressive strength. Allowable Soll bearing capacity Is 1000 psf.
The design of the existing slab Is by others.
6) Load combinations for rack components correspond to 2012 RMI Section 2.1 for ASD level load criteria
Deflnltfon of Components
f)oot View: Doym Ail~
t't.onoih.td;naft R::mne
Type a ~k~ct,ve Zocl1ac.xts
Sedion A• OW,, Nile
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Structural
Engineering & Design Inc.
11;!15 Wright Ave La Wroe, CA 91750 Tel: 909.596.1351 Fax· 909.596.7186
By: Bob S Project: Zodiac Pool Systems Project#: 072120-127
Configuration &. Summary: Type 1 Selective Rack ~~r-
60"
-t-192" 60"
+-
72"
J
'
-. **RACK COLUMN REACTIONS
ASDLOADS
AXIAL Dl= 113 lb
AXIAL LL"' 6,450 lb
SEISMIC AXIAL Ps=+/· 4,605 lb
BASE MOMENT= 8 000 In-lb
,f-----· 96" -~ ,i,. 42" ...,j,
Seismic Criteria
Ss=0.923, Faci.2
Component
Column
Column & Backer
Beam
Beam Connector
Brace-Horizontal
Brace-Diagonal
Base Plate
Anchor
Slab & Soll
Level j Load**
1
2
3
Per Level
4,300 lb
4,300 lb
4,300 lb
# Bm Lvls
3
FvcSS ksl
None
Fv=>SS ksl
Fv=S5 ksl
Fv=SS ksl
Fvc:55 ksl
Fy=36 ksf
2 oer Base
Beam SPCII
72.0ln
60.0 In
60.0 In
** Load defined as product weight per pair of beams I .,
Type a 5elect1ve Zodiac.xi,;
l'rnme De1,th Frame Height # Dia onals Beam Length F1·ameT 1>e
42 In 192.0 In 4 96In Single Row
Descrlotlon
LMT LM30/3x3x12ga P=6563 lb, M=14770 In-lb
None None
LMT LBC35/3.5"deeox2. 7S"X0.075" Lu=96 In I capacity: 6344 lb/pr
Lvl 1: 3 pin 01< I Mconn=10406 In-lb I Mcap=17768 In-lb
LMT 1-1/2x1-1/4x14ga
LMT l-l/2x1-1/4x14ga
BxSxJ/8 I Fixity= 8000 ln·lb
0.5' x 2" Embed Hlltl l<H EZ sa·ew Anchor ESR 3027 Inspection Reqd (Net seismic UpllftQ2474 lb)
5" ttik x 2500 psi Slab on grade. 1000 psf Soll Bearing Pressure
Brace
45.0 In
45.0 In
45.0 In
45,0 In
I Story Force I Story r"()rce
T1·ansv Lonait.
298lb
5461b
794 lb
120 Ib
220Ib
320Ib
Total: 1,637 lb ·660Ib
Column
Axial
6,563 lb
4,375 lb
2,188 lb
I Column I Conn.
Moment Moment
14,770 11#
8,100 "#
4,800 "#
10,406 "#
6,917 "#
4,082 "ft
STRESS
0.65-0K
NIA
0.68-0K
0.59-0K
0.29-0K
0,44-0K
0.95-0K
0.917-0K
0.9-0K
Beam
Connector
3 pin OK
3 pin OK
3 pin OK
PaCde .e(\ of \.) 7122/2020
Structural
Engineering & Design Inc.
1615 Wright Ave La Verne QA 01750 Jel: 909,596 1351 Fax: 90Q,22fl,71 86
By: Bob S · Project; Zodiac Pool Systems
Seismic Force!l Configuration: Type 1 Selective Rack
Wltoral anoly•I• ,. performed with rogard to the requlro111~11ts of the 2012 RMI ANSI MH 16.1•2012 SUo 2.6 & ASCE 7•16 soo 16,5,3
Transverse (cross Aisle) Seismic Load
Vr:: C6*Ip*Ws=Cs*Ip*(0,67*P*Prf+D) =
CS!= Sds/R
= 0.1846
CS2= 0.044*Sds
= 0.0325
Cs3= O.S*S1/R
= 0,0425
Cs-max= 0.1846
Ooee Shear Coeff=C,,. 0,1846
Level PRODUCT LOAD P
1 4,300 lb
2 4,300 lb
3 4,300 lb
P=-12900 lb
cs-max * Ip= 0.1846
Vm1n= 0.015
Eff Base Shear=Cs=> 0.1846 TuJ""cu ;rliQu
P*0.67*P Fl
2,881 lb
2,881 lb
2,881 lb
Ws= (0.67*PLRF1 * PL)+DL {RMI 2.6.2)
= 8 868 lb
Vtransv=Vt= 0.1846 * (225 lb+ 8643 lb)
l!trnnsversec 1,637 lb
Limit Statos l ovuf Tmnsvorsa tielsmlc shear par uplfght
DL hi wl*hl
75 lb 72 In 212,832
751b 1321n 390,192
75 lb 192 In 567,552
2251b W=8868 lb 1,170,576
Project#: 072120-127
Ss<= 0.923
S1= 0.340
Fa= 1.200
FV= 1.970
Sds=2/3*Ss*Fa= 0.738
Sd1=2/3*S1 *Fv= 0.447
Ca=0,4*2/3*Ss*Fa= 0.2954
(Transverse, BrBO!d l'famo Dr.) R• 4.0
1,637 lb ~=:285,138
Shn!larly tor longitudinal seismic loeds, ui;lng R•G.o Wsr:a (0.67 PlnF2 * P) + OL PRF2= 1.0
Cs1-=Sd1/(T'l'R)= 0.0744 = 8,868 lb (Longitudinal, Unbraced Dir.) Ru 6.0
CS2= 0.0325 es .. es-max*IP" 0.0744 Tu 1.00 sec
Cs3c 0.0283 Vlongc: 0.0744 * (225 lb + 8643 lb}
Cs-max= 0.0744 Elongll'Udlnal=· 660 lb t1mn·stot..£o>'O/J.or,u1t,,o1,n,1,111, .. ,µ.,·11pr1tJJ,t
Level PRODUC LOAD P P*0.67*P . DL hi Wl*hl
1 4,300 lb 2,881 lb 75.lb 72 In 212,832
2 4,300 lb 2,801 lb 75 lb 132 In 390,192
3 4,300 lb 2,881 lb 75 lb 192 In 567,552
A
120.0 lb
220.0 lb
320.0 lb
sum: ========J!.=6=4=3=1b======2:S25====1b::===W===8=8=68==lb====l,=1=70=,5=7==6==· =====6=60===1b========
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Engineering & Design Inc.
1815 W.d.gbj: Aite La Verne. G8 QH5Q Tel: QQ9 596,1;351 Eax· 9Q9 596,7186
By; Bob S Project: Zodiac Pool Systems Project #: 072120-127
Downalsle Seismic Loads Configuration: Type 1 Selective Rack
Determine the story moments by applying portal analysis. The base plate Is assumed to provide partial fixity.
Seismic Story For'Ces
Vlong= 660 lb
Vcol=Vlong/2= 330 lb
Fl= 120 lb
F2= 220 lb
F3= 320 lb
Seismic Story Moments
l'yplal fr~,,,,, mi4c
o( two columns
I • -►sss:sa:s
•S E3 8?7-318 9:9
.. ________ .,.,
Concyp!Ual svstom
<::="' Default capadty hl-eff= hl • beam dip helght/2 Mbase-max= 8,000 In-lb
Mbase-v= (Vcol*h1eff)/2
':' 11,385 In-lb <=== Moment going to base
= 69 In Vcol7-fTl=====tl.L
Mbase-eff= Minimum of Mbase-max and Mbase-v
= 8,000 In-lb
M 1-1'"' (Vcol * h1eff]-Mbase-eff
= (330 lb * 69 ln)-8000 In-lb
= 14,770 In-lb
Msels= (Mupper+Mlower)/2
Msets(l-1)"' (14770 In-lb+ 8100 ln-lb)/2
"' 11,435 In-lb
LEVEL
1
2
3
hi
721n
601n
60 In
Axial Load
6,563 lb
4,375 lb
2,188 lb
M 2-2= [Vcol-(Fl)/2) * 112
= (330 lb -110 lb]*60 ln/2
"' 8,100 In-lb
Msels(2·2)= (8100 In-lb + 4800 ln•lb)/2
= 6,450 In-lb
Summary of Forces
Column Moment"'* Mselsmlc**
14,770 In-lb 11,435 In-lb
8,100 In-lb 6,450 In-lb
4,800 ln-lh 2,400 In-lb
Mend-flx1
3,431 In-lb
3,431 In-lb
3,431 In-lb
Mconn= (Mselsmlc + Mend-flxlty)*0.70*rho
Mconn-allow(3 Pin)= 17,768 In-lb
**all moments based on limit states level loading
Type a 5elect1ve Zod,ac,xb Pa<_Je (p of \..3
112
h1
Beam to Column
Elevation
rho=: 1.0000
Mconn**
10,406 In-lb
6,917 ln··lb
4,082 In-lb
Beam Connector
3 pin OK
3 pin OK
3 pin OK
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Column (Longltudlnal Loads)
Section Properties
Section: LMT LM30/3x3x12ga
Aeff = 0.880 ln"2
Ix ;. 1.520 ln"4
Sx = 1.010 ln"3
rx ., 1.312 In
n_r,,, 1.67
E= 29,500 ksl
Project: Zodiac Pool Systems
Contlguratlon: Type 1 Selective Rack
Iy = 1.000 ln"4
Sy = 0.659 ln"3
ry = 1.064 In
Fy= 55 ksl
Crnx= 0.85
Loads Considers loads at level 1
COLUMN DL= 112 lb Oitlca/ load cases are: RMI Sec 2.1
Kx = 1.7
l.x = 70.3 In
Ky= 1.0
Ly.., 45.0 In
Cb= 1.0
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r-3.00: In --1
I ' v-. -. r , -. -y 3,000 In
J0.105 In _l_
ll
~0.75 111
COLUMN PL= 6,450 lb Load Case 5:: (1·1-0.105*Sds)D + 0.75-W{1.4+0.14Sds)*8,i.P + 0.75*(0,7*rho'1"E)<= 1.0, ASO Method
Meal= 14,770 In-lb nxtal load coeff;, 0.7892724 * P seismic moment coeff: 0.5625 * Meo/
Sds= 0.7384 Load Case 6:: (1+0.14*Sds)D + (0.85+0.14Sds)*B*P + (0.7~rho*E)<= 1.0, ASO Method
1 +0.105*Sds= 1.0775 ax/a/load coeff: 0.66736 seismic m0111ent coeff: 0.7 :1t Meo/
1.4+0.14Sds= 1.5034 By analysis, Load case 6 governs utlllzlng loads as such
1+0.14Sds= 1.1034
0.85+0.14*Sds= 0.9534
B= 0.7000
rho= 1.0000
Axial Load=Pax= 1.10337ti*112 lb+ 0,1153370*0,7*0490 M,
= 4,428 lb
Moment=Mx= 0.7*rho*Mcol
Axial A~lysls
Lx/rx = 1.7*70,25"/1.312"
= 91.0
Fe= n"2E/(KL/r)max"2
= 35.iksl
KyLy/ry "' 1 *45"/1.064"
= 42.3
Fy/2= 27.5 ksl
Pn= Aaff'l'Fn Qc= 1.92
:: 29,461 lb
P/Pa= 0.29 > 0.15
Bending Analvsls
Check: Pax/Pa + (Onx*Mx)/(Max*µx) s 1.0
P/Pao + Mx/Max s 1.0
Pno"' Ae*Fy Pao= Pno/nc
= 0.88 ln"2 *55000 psi
= 48,400 lb
:, 484001b/1. 92
= 25,208 lb
Fe> Fy/2
Fn= Fy(1-Fy/4Fe)
= 0.7 * 14770 ln·lb
= 10,339 ln·lb
= 55 ksl*[l-55 ksl/(4*35.1 ksl)J
= 33.5 ksl
Pa= Pn/Qc
= 29461 lb/1.92
= 15,344 lb
Myield=MY"' Sx*Fy
= 1.01111"3 * 55000 psi
~ 55,550 In-lb
Max= My/Qf Pa-= n"2EI/(KL)max"2
= 55550 ln-lb/1.67
"" 33,263 In-lb
µx= {1/[1-(Qc*P/Pcr)]}"-1
"" {1/[1-(1.92*4428 lb/31030 lb)]}"-1
= 0.73
Combined Stresses
= n"2*29500 l(SJ/(1.7*70.25 ln)"2
= 31,030 lb
(4428 lb/15344 lb) + (0.85*10339 ln-lb)/(33263 ln-lb*0.73) =
(4428 lb/25208 lb) + (10339 ln-lb/33263 In-lb) =
0.65
0.49
< 1.0, OK
< 1.0, OK
(EQ C5-1)
(EQ CS-2)
** For comparison, total column stress computed for load case 5 Is: 63, 0% q loads 5211,490564 lb Ax/a/ and M= 7754 In-lb
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Bf!AM contlguratlon: Type 1 Selective Rack
.DETERMINE ALLOWABLE MOMENT CAPACITY
&.Ql.eck compression flanqe for local buckHn~
W= C • :1.*t ·2*r
= 1.875 In -2*0.075 In -2*0.075 In
"' 1.575 In
w/t= 21
lc lambda= [1.052/{k)A0.5] "' (w/t) * (Fy/E)A0,5
= [1.052/(4)A0.5] * 21 'i< (55/29500)"0,5
= 0.477 < 0.673, Flange Is fully effective
Bl check web for local buckling per section b2,J
f1(comp)c Fy*(y3/y2)= 48.07 ksl
f2(tenslon)c FY*(y1/y2)= 99.83 ksJ
Y = f2/fl Eq. 82.3·5
= -2.077
k= 4 + 2*(1-Y)AJ + 2*(1·Y) Eq. B2.3-4
= 68.42
flat depth=w= y1+y3
-= 3.200 In w/tc 42.66666667
!.,lambda= [1.052/(k)"0.5] * (w/t) * (f1/E)A0,5
= [1.052/(6B.42)A0.5] * 3.2 * (4B.07/29500)A0.5
= 0.219 < 0.673
be=w= 3.200 In
bl= be(3-Y)
C 0,63
b2= be/2
= 1.60 In
b1+b2= 2.230 In > 1.04 In, Web Is fully effecUve
Dete1m1ne effect of cold working on steel vleld point CEYal oer section AZ-~
Fya= C*Fyc + (l-C)*Fy (EQ A7.2-1)
Lcorner=Lc= (p/2) * (r + t/2)
0.177 In
Ltlange-top=Lf= 1.575 In
m= 0.192*(Fu/Fy) -0.068
= 0.1590
C= 2*Lr,/(Lf+2*Lc)
= 0.184 In
(EQ A7.2-4)
Be= 3.69*(Fu/Fy) -0.819*(Fu/Fy)A2 -1.79
= 1.427
since fu/Fv= 1.18 < 1.2
and r/tc 1 < 7 OK
then Fye= Be * Fy/(R/t)Am (l:Q A7.2·2)
c 78.485 ksl
Thus, Fya-top= 59.31 ksl (tension stress at top)
Fya-bottom"' Fya*Ycg/(depth -Ycg)
= 115.13 ksl (tension stress at bottom)
~llowable tension stress for bottom nanae
Lflange-bot=Lfb= Lbottom -2*r*·2*t
= 2.450 In
Cbottom=Cb= 2*Lc/(Lfb+2*Lc)
= 0.126
Fy-bottom=Fyb= Cb*Fyc + (1-Cb)*Fyf
= 57 .97 ksl
fl/a= (Fya-top)*(Fyb/Fya-bottom)
= 29.86 ksl
OK
Eq, 82.1-4
Eq. B2.1-1
Eq B2.3·2
Project #: 072120-127
2,76 In
t,0 111 1'
T
3.500 In
1,625 In
J_
l~ 0,076 In
Beam= LMT LDC35/3 5"dllepx2 75"x0 075-" . I ,
Ix= 1.9511nA4
Sx= 1.047 ln"3
Ycg= 2.310 In
t= O.D75ln
Bencl Radlus=re: 0.075 In
Fy=Fyvc:: 55.00 ksl
Fu=Fuv= 65.00 ks!
E= 29500 ksl
top flange=b= 1.875 In
bottom flange= 2.750 In
Web depth= 3 '""' ·~ _:; r,y -
ITT dupth
(EQ A7.2·3)
y1
Yeo l_
Yl = Ycg-t-r,a 2.160 In
y2= depth-Ycg-= 1.190 In
yJc: y2-t-r= 1.040 In
If F= 0.95 Then F*Mn=F*Fya*Sx-1 29,70 ln-k
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BEAM
RMI Section 5.2, PT II
Section
Project: Zodiac Pool Systems
contlguratlon: Type l ~elective Rack
Beam= LMT LBC35/3.5"deepx2.75"x0.075"
Ix.,,Ib"' 1.951 ln"4
Sx= 1.047 ln"3
t= 0,075 In
Fy= Fyv"" 55 ksl
Fu=Fuv= 65 ksl
Fya= 59.3 ksl
E= 29500 ksl
F= 300.0
Leo 96 1n
Beam Level= 1
P=Product Load= 4,300 lb/pair
D=Dead Load= 75 lb/pair
1, Check Bending Stress Allowable Loads
Mcenter=F*Mn= W*L *W*Rm/8
Project#: 072120-127
2,751n
0-0k, +
T 1,025 In
3,600 In
1~ 0.07o In
W=LRFD Load Factor= 1,2*D + 1,4*P+1.4*(0,125)*P
FOR DL=2% of PL,
RMI 2.2, item 8
W= 1.599
Rm= 1 -[(2*F*L)/(6*E*lb + 3*F*L)]
1 -(2*300*96 ln)/[(6*29500 ksl*l.951 ln"3)+(3*300*96 In)]
= 0.867
If F= 0.95
Then F*Mn=F*Fya*Sx= 58.99 ln-k
Thus, allowable load
per beam palr=W= F*Mn*8*( 41 of beams)/(L *Rm*W)
= 58.99 ln-k * 8 * 2/(961n * 0.867 * 1.599)
= 7,092 lb/pair allowable load based on /J811d/11g stress
Mend= W*L*(1-Rm)/8
;,, (7092 lb/2) * 96 In * (1-0.867)/8
= 5,659 In-lb @ 7092 lb max allowable load
= 3,431 In-lb @ 4300 lb Imposed product load
2. Check Deflection Stress Allowable Loads
Dmax= Dss*Rd
Rd= 1 · (4*F*L)/(5*F*L + lO*E*Ib)
== 1 -(4*300*96 ln)/[(5*300*96 ln)+(10*29500 ksl*1.951 ln"4)]
= 0.840 In
If Dmax<= L/180 Based on l/180 Oetlectton Ct1terlt1
and Dss= S*W*L "3/(384*E*lb)
L/180= 5*W*L"3*Rd/(384*E*Ib*# of beams)
solving for W yields,
W= 384*E*I*2/(180*5*L"2*Rd)
"' 384*1.951 ln"4*2/[180*5*(96 ln)"2*0.84)
= 6,344 lb/pair allowable fond based on deflection Jim/ts
Thus, based on the least capacity of Item 1 and 2 above:
Ill 101101111 IIII IOIIII IOIIIII IOII I IOll 1 ~=:U-r;;==:::'.:::::====:===:==:;;jlJi= '~-,--------~----~
J.. --}----
.... "
Allowable Defleclion= L/180
= 0.533 In
Deflection at Imposed Load= 0.362 In
A owa le loa = 6,344 pa r
., ..
Imposed Product load= 41300 lb/pair
Beam Stress= , Beam at l evel 1
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3 Pin Beam to Column Connection Type 1 Selective Rack
7liel5eam end moments shoWn herein show the restilf of the maximum lndUced llxed end monents f'Oitn seismic + static loads and the code mandated minimum value ot 1.5%(DL+PI.)
Mconn max= (Mselsmlc + Mend·flXltyJ*0,70*Rho
= 10,406 ln•lb Load at level 1
Connector Type= 3 Pin
Shear Capacity of Pin
,Pin Diam= U.44 In Fy= 55,000 psi
Ashear= (0.438 In)" 2 * Pl/4
= 0.1507 ln"2
Pshear= 0.4 * Fy * Ashear
= 0.4 * 55000 psi "' 0.15071n"2
= 3,315 lb
Bearing Capacity of Pin
tcOI= 0.105 In
Omega= 2.22
FU= 65,000 psi
a= 2.22
Pbearlng= alpha * Fu "' diam "' tcol/Omega
c Z.'/.'I.. * 65000 psl "' 0.438 In "' 0.105 ln/2.22
= 2,989 lb < 3315 lb
Moment Capacity Of Bracket
Edge Dlstance=E= 1.00 In Pin Spacing:= 2.0 In
Cc P1+P2+P3 tcllp= 0.18 In
= Pl +Pl *(2.5"/4.5')+P1 *(0.5"/4.5")
= 1.667 * Pl
Mcap= Scllp * Fbendlng
= 0.127 ln"3 * 0.66 * Fy
= 4,610 In-lb
Pdlp= Mcap/(1.667 * d)
C*d= Mcap = 1.667
= 4610.1 ln-lb/(1.667 * 0.5 In)
= 5,531 lb
Thus, P1= 2,989 lb
Mconn-allow"' [Pi *4.S"+P1 *(2.5"/4,5")*2.5"+Pl *(0.5"/4.5")*0.5"]
" 2989 LB*[4.5"+(2.5"/4.5")*2,5"+ (0.5"/4.5")*0.5"J
"' 17,768 In-lb > Mconn max, OK
, Type II eelect1ve Zocl1ac.Xlf>
Fy= 55,000 psi
Sdlp= 0.127 lnA3
d"' E/2
= 0.50 In
rho=BI
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Transverse Brace ConflguratJon: Type 1 Selective Rack
Section Properties
Diagonal Member= LMT 1·1/2x1-1/4X14ga
Area= 0.278 ln"2
r min= 0.405 In
Fy= 55,000 psi
K= 1.0
Qc= 1.92
Frame Dimensions
J>lagonal Member
Bottom Panel Helght=H= 45.0 In
Frame Depth=D:= 42.0 In
Column Wldth=-B= 3.0 In
Horizontal Member= LMT 1·1/2x1-1/4xl4ga
Area= 0.278 In" 2
r min= D.405 In
Fy= 55,000 psi
K= 1.0
Clear Depth=D-B*2= 36.0 In
X Brace= NO
rho= 1.00
+o I Load Case 6:: (1,±.{) 104!t8d$j-'-"f)-+~zr,(0.,....8.-;;-;'5=-:+-;;0.-;14.-:;:'Sc/;;::::s-;::~;,*;,B*P + [0.7'"rho1ltE]<= 1.0, ASD Method
Vtransvcrse= 1,637 lb
\lbuVtransv*0,7*r110"' 1637 lb * 0.7 * 1
= 1,146 lb
Ldlag-= [(D-8*2)" 2 + (H-6")" 2]" 1/2
= 53.1 In
Pmax::: V*(Ldlag/D) * 0.75
= 1,087 lb
Vb
(kl/r)= (k * Ldlag)/r min
= (1 x 53.1 In /0.405 In )
= 131.1 In
Fe= pl"2*E/(kl/r)"2
_c 16,940 ps)
axial load on dlauo11al brace member Since Fe<FY/2,
Fn= Fe
T
1=====11
Pn= AREA*Fn
= 0'.278 In" 2 * 16940 psi
= 4,709 lb
Pallow= Pn/Q
= 4709 lb /1.92
= 2,453 lb
Pn/ Pellow= 0.44
_Horizontal brace
Vb•Vtransv*0,7*rho• 11146 lb
(kl/r)= (k * Lhorlz)/r min
= (1 x 42 In) /0.405 In
= 103.7 In
Since Fe<Fy/2, fncFe
C 27,075 psi
Pn/Pallowc: 0.29
T we a ,>elect;,ve 7.oGhac.xh,
<= .t.O OK
<= 1.0 OK
Fe= pl"2*E/(kl/r)A2
= 27,075 psi
Pn=> AREA*Fn
= 0.27Bln"2*27075 psi
= 7,527 lb
Pa'ile [ 6 of \ )
= 16,940 psi B ,flt
Check End Weld
Lweld= 3.0 In
Fu., 65 ksl
tmln= 0.075 In
Weld Capacity"' 0.75 * tmln * L * Fu/2.5
= 4 388 lb OK
Fy/2= 27,500 psi
Pallow= Pn/Qc
= 7527 lb /1,92
= 3,920 lb
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Single Row Frame Overturning Conflguratton: Type 1 Selective Rael<
Loads
Critical Load case(s):
1) RMI Sec 2.2, Item 7: (0.9-0.2Sds)D + (0.9-0.20Sds)*B*Papp -E*rho
Sds= 0.7384
(0.9-0.2Sds)= 0. 7523
(0.9-0.2Sds)ca 0.7523 f Vtrans=V=E=Qe0 1,637 lb
DEAD LOAD PER UPRIGHT=D= 225 lb
PRODUCT LOAD PER UPRIGHT-=P"' 12,900 lb
Papp=P*0.67= 8,643 lb
B= 111111111 H h
Wst LC1=Wstl=(0.75232•D + 0.75232*Papp*l)= 6,671 lb
Product Load Top Level, Ptop"' 4,300 lb
DL/Lvl= 75 lb
Seismic Ovt based on E, L(Fl*hl)= 193,428 In-lb
helght/deoth ratlo= 4.6 In
Al Fullv Loaded Rack
Load case 1:
Movt= L(Fl*hl)*E*rho
= 193,428 In-lb
rho= 1.0000
Frame Depth=Df= 42.0 In
Htop-lvl:.:H:: 192.0 In
fl Levels= 3
# Anchors/Base= 2
llD= 48.0 In
h=I-J+hn/2= 216.0 In
Mst= Wstl * Df/2
= 6671 lb * 42 ln/2
= 140,091 In-lb
T
SIDE ELEVATION
T = (Movt-Mst)/Df
= (193428 In-lb • 140091 ln-lb)/42 In
= 1,270 lb Net Upllft per Col~mn
I Net Seismic UPlll'I:-1,270 lb e, Ton Level Loaded On~
Load case 1:
0 Vl=Vtop= Cs * Ip * Ptop >= 350 lb for H/D >6.0 Movt= [V1 *h + V2 * H/2)*rho
= 0.1846 * 4300 lb = 175,444 In-lb
= 794 1b T= (Movt-Mst)/Df
V1eff= 794 lb Critical Level= 3 = (175444 In-lb · 71489 ln·lb)/42 In
V2=Vr:,._ = Cs*lp*D Cs*Jp=, 0.1846 = 2,475 lb Not UJ~lft por Column
= 42 lb
Mst= (0.75232*D + 0.75232*Ptop*1} * 42 ln/2
= 71 489 ln·lb
I Net Seismic Ul)lifl::::, 2 475 lb
Anchor
Check (2) 0.5" x 2" Embed Hlltl KH EZ Screw Anchor anchor(s) per base plate.
Special Inspection Is required per ESR 3 027.
Fully Loaded:
Top Level Loaded:
Pullout capaclty=Tcap.-. 1,250 lb L.A. Oty Jurisdiction? NO
Shear Capaclty=Vcap= 1,840 lb Phi= 1
(635 lb/1250 lb)"t + (409 lb/1840 lb)"1 =
(1237 lb/1250 lb)"l + (198 lb/1840 lb)"1 =
Type a selective Zodtac.xls
0,73
1.10
Tcap*Phl= 1,250 lb
Vcap*Phl:: 1,840 lb
<= 1.2 OK
<= 1.2 OK
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Base Plate ConHguratlon: Type 1 Selective Rack
Section
Baseplate"' Bx5x3/B
Eff Wldth"'W = 8.00 In
Eff Depth=D " 5 .OD In
Column Wldth=b = 3.00 In
Column Depth=dc = 3.00 In
L = 2.50 In
Plate Thlckness=t = 0.375 In
a= 3.00 In
Anchor c.c ... 2*a0 d = 6.00 In
N"'ft Anchor/Base-= 2
Fy = 36,000 psi
Qoxloa!Sle E1evat100
Down Aisle Loads ~ood case 5:: q+o .. t0!i*Sds)D + 0.75*[(1.4+0.14Sds)*B*P -I• 0.15*[0.l *tflo*El<= 1.0, ASD Method
COLUMN DL: 113 lb Axlnl::1P= 1.077532 * 112.S lb + 0.75 * (1,503376 * 0.7 * 6450 lb)
COLUMN PL= 6,450 lb = 5,212 lb
Base Moment= 8,000 In-lb Mb= Base Moment*0.75*0.7*tho
1+0.10S*Sds= 1.0775 = 8000 In-lb * 0.75*0,7*rho
1.4+0.14Sds= 1.5034 .--------=-4 ... ,._2_0_0_in_-l_b ______________ ~
B= Axial Load P = 5,212 lb Mbase::zMb = 4,200 In-lb
Axial stress=fa = P/A O P/(D*W) Ml= wl "2/2= fa*L "2/2
= 130 psi = 407 In-lb
Moment Sb-ess=fb = M/S = 6*Mb/[(D*B"2)
= 78.B psi
Moment Stress=fbl = tb·fb2
, C 29,5 psi
M3 = (1/2)*fb2*L *(2/3)*L = (1/3)*fb2*1."2
"' 103 In-lb
S-plate = (1)(t"'2)/6
= 0.023 ln"3/ln
fb/Fb = Mtotal/[(5-plate)(Fb)]
= 0.95 OK
Tanchor = (Mb-(PLapp*0.75*0.46)(a))/[(d)*N/2)
= -2,636 lb No Tension
Ct'OSS Aisle Loads
Moment Stress=fb2 o 2 * fb * L/W
C 49,2 psi
M2= fb1*L"2)/2
= 92 1n-lb
Mtotal = M1+M2+M3
= 602 In-lb/In
Fb = 0.75*Fy
= 27,000 psi
Pp= 0.7*F'c
= 1,750 psi
Tallow= 1,250 lb
OK
OK
Efft
Effe
Pstatfo= 5,212 lb
Movl'*0.75*0.7*rho= 101,550 In-lb
Frame Depth= 42.0 In
Pselsmlc= Movl'/Frame Depth
= 2,418 lb
Oleck uplift forces on baseplate with 2 or more anchors per I\MI 7.2;2.
'When Ulo base r,lol8 ~ua, mn,l!lte ol two onc:hor bolts locat.i on elllM!r lldo
the column end • net uplift force eXlsts, the minimum baso plate Ulld<ness
all be detennlned based on a design banding moment In the plate equal
to the upll~ force on one anchor times 1/2 the distance from
P=Pstatlc+Pselsmlc= 7,630 lb
b =Column Depth= 3.00 In
L =Base Plate Depth-COi Depth= 2.50 In
fa = P/A =-P/(D*W)
7 191 psi
Sbase/fn = (1)(t"2)/6
= 0.023 ln"3/ln
fb/Fb = M/((S•plate)(Fb)]
M"' wl"2/2= fa*L"2/2
= 596 In-lb/In
Fbase = 0.75*Fy
= 27,000 psi
e centerline of the anchor to the nearest edgo or the rock column"
l~c A\♦.A"
Te ~=~~I T b:::=:I j =I1
~
Uplift per Column= 2,474 lb
Qty Anchor per BP= 2
Net Tension per anchor=Ta= 1,237 lb
c= 2.50 In
Mu=Moment on Baseplal:e due to uplift= Ta*c/2
= 0.94 OK · = 1,546 In-lb
Splal'e-= 0.117 In" 3
fb Fb *0.75= D 367 0
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Sl11b on Grade Contlguratlon: Type 1 Selective Rack
L
SIAB ELEVATION lla.®lJlate Plan YJew
~
f'c:: 2,500 psi
tslab=t= 5.0 In
teff= s.o In
5.2l!
fsoll= 1,000 psf
Movt= 193,428 In-lb
Frame depth= 42.0 In
Scls= 0.738
0.2*Sds= 0.148 Base Plate
Eflec. OllS!lploto wtdthmO• 8.00 In
Elfec, llasepiom oec>ll,AD• 5.00 In
wldll1=a= 3.00 In
depth=b= 3.00 In f3=B/D= 1.600
F'c"O.S= 50.00 psi
Column Loads
DEAD LOAD=D= 113 lb per column
1Hlfactored ASD fond
PRODUCT LOAD=P= 6,450 lb per column
unflldrJred ASO /oiJd
Papp= 4,322 lb per column
P-selsmlc=E= (Movt/Frame depltl)
= 4,605 lb per column
unfactured Umlt Stt11rl IOlld
B=
rho=
r) ',1,11iv• '•, ' ' '. '.' ',':
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Sds= 0.7384
1.2 + 0.2*Sds= 1.3477
0. 9 -0.20Sds= 0,7523
Puncture
Apunct=-[(c+t)+(e+t)J*2*t
= 195.0 ln"2
Fpunct1= [(4/3 + 8/(3*13)] "''}.. *(F'c"0.5)
= 90. psi
Fpunct2= 2.66 * 'J.. * (F'c"O.S)
= 79.8 psi
Fpunct eff= 79.8 psi
Slab Bending
Pse=DL+PL+E= 11,191 lb
Asoll= (Pse*144)/(fsoll)
= 1,611 ln"2
x= (L-y)/2
= 12.7 111
Fb= S*(phl)*(fc)"0.5
= 150. psi
Type a ~lect1vt1 Zod1ac.xl:i
midway dist race or column to edge of plate=cc 5 .SO In
mldwa dist foce of column to edge of plate=e=-4.00 I
Load Case 1) 1.2+0.2 D + 1.2+0.2 s B*P+ rho* RMI SEC 2.2 EQ'TN s
= 1,34768 * 113 lb + 1.34768 "' 0. 7 * 6450 lb + 1 * 4605 lb
= 10,842 lb
Load case 2) (0.9-0.2Sds)D + (0.9-0.2Sds}*B*Papp + rho*E RMI sec2.2 EQTN 7
= 0.75232 * 113 lb + D.75232 * 0.7 * 4321.5 lb + 1 * 4605 lb
= 6,966 lb
Load case 3) 1.2*D + 1.4*P
= 1.2*113 lb + 1.4*6450 lb
= 9,165 lb
Load Case 4) 1.2*0 + 1.0*P + LOE
:: 11,191 lb
Effective Column Load=Pu:= 11,191 lb per column
L= (Asoll)"O .5
= 40.14 In
M= w*x"2/2
= (fsoll*x"2)/(144'~2)
= 562.1 In-lb
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fv/Fv= Pu/(Apuncl"'Fpunct)
0.119 < 1 0K
y= (c*e)"O.S + 2*t
= 14.7 In
S-slab= 1 *teff" 2/6
= 4.17 ln"3
fb/Fb= M/(S-slab*Fb)
0.899 < 1, OK
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Tel: (619) 677-2004
Fax: (619) 677-2444
ZODIAC POOL
SYSTEMS
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CARLSBAD, CA 92010
High-Piled Combustible
Storage Report
CITY
Rev. 1.1
August 14
CBC2021-0011
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Table of Contents
1. SUMMARYTABLE .......................................... ·----·····························---················1
2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4
3. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND OCCUPANCIES ................................................. 5
3.1
3.2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN .................................................................................................. 5
OCCUPANCIES ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4. HIGH-PILED STORAGE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 6
4.1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM -WAREHOUSE ......................................................................... 7
Sprinkler con/actor to design and install sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements above
andNFPA-13........ .. ................................ 7
4.1.1 Additional Protection Requirements ........ 7
4.1.1.1 Extent of Protection ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1.1.2 Protection of Steel Columns within Rack Structures .............................................................................. 8
4.1.1.3 Fixed Obstructions .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.1.4 Ceiling Slope .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1.5 ESFR Sprinkler System Separation ........................................................................................................ 8
4.1.1 .6 ESFR & Construction Type .................................................................................................................... 8
4. I .1.7 Open Top Containers & Solid Shelves ................................................................................................... 8
4 .2 OFFICES -OUTSIDE THE SCOPE ............................................................................................................ 8
4.3 ALARMIMONITORING ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 BUILDING ACCESS-DOORS & ROADS ................................................................................................. 9
4.4.1 Access Doors .. .. .. . .. ... 9
4. 4. 2 Access Roads................................ ...10
4.5 SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL ............................................................................................................. 10
4.6 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ........................................................................................................ I 0
4. 7 AISLE WIDTHS ................................................................................................................................... 11
4.8 HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 12
4.9 FLUE SPACE REQUIREMENTS -RACK STORAGE ................................................................................. 12
4.10 MAXIMUM PILE DIMENSIONS -FLOOR STORAGE ............................................................................... 14
5. MEANS OF EGRESS ......................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 STORAGE[S-1 OCCUPANCY] .............................................................................................................. 15
6. EXPOSURES .............................................................. ·---·························································16
6.1
6.2
6.3
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION .................................................................................................................. 16
SEPARATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE AREAS ................................................................................... 16
ALLOWABLE AREA AND SIDEY ARDS .................................................................................................. 16
7. DOCUMENTS & STORAGE LAYOUT .......................................................................................... 17
7.1
7.2
APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... 17
APPROVED STORAGE LAYOUT ........................................................................................................... 17
8. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................... 18
9. APPENDIXA:ATTACHMENTS ..................................................................................................... 19
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1. Summary Table ---TOPIC Com;; SECTION CRITERIAIREQUIREMENTS
Construction Type Architectural Type V-B Construction -Plans Fully Sprinklered
Approximate Architectural Zodiac's Suite:
Square Footage Plans Warehouse/HPS Area: 23,130 ft2 --Remainder*: Unknown -• The scope of this report is limited to the High Piled Storage
Areas
Additional Applicable to: Approval of this plan in part is based on the technical High-
Required Plan Racking Plan, Piled Combustible Storage Report prepared by -
Annotations Sprinkler Plan, Klausbruckner & Associates, dated August 14th 2020 Rev -Architectural Plan I. I. Zodiac agrees to comply with the requirements set forth
in the referenced report. A copy of the reference report shall -be maintained and immediately available for Fire
Department Inspection for the duration of the requested high -oile storage" -Occupancy CBC Section 302, Occupancies are as follows, unless specified otherwise by
303, 304, 311 the Architect of Record: -• Warehouse: S-1 (Storage)
• Remainder: A-3/B (Assembly/Offices) -
CBC Table 508.4 Occupancy separation not required between B/S-1. One hour -seoaration required for between A-3 and B/S-1. -Storage CFC Sections High Hazard/Group A: Pool Parts: Hoses, vacuums, plastic
Commodity 3203.1-3203.7, components, kits with plastic pieces -3203.9, Figure
3203.9(1) Overall Warehouse: High Hazard/Group A Plastic (Cartoned -& Exoosed, Unexoanded) commoditv.
Automatic NFPA-13 [2016] Warehouse S11rinkler Protection: -Sprinkler Sections 3.9.3.7.1, High Hazard/Group A Plastic Commodities [Cartoned & -Protection 3.9.3.7.4, 3.9.3.7.7 Exposed, Unexpanded]
• Maximum Storage Height: '.S 25'-0" (actual 23') -• Maximum Ceiling Height: < 36'-9"
• Aisle Widths: :::'. 44" -• Single Row Rack Storage
• Palletized Floor Storage -• 011en Shelves, area >50% open -
Ceiling Sprinkler Design: -NFPA-13 [2016] • Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent
Sections 8.12.2.2.1, sprinklers, 16.8 k-factor -8.12.2.2.2, • Minimum clearance 36" from deflector to top of storage
8.12.3.1(2), • Maximum coverage area I 00 fl' per sprinkler ..
8.12.3.4, 8.12.6, • Maximum distance between sprinklers 10'-0"
12.8.6, 15.2.2.6, • Minimum distance between sprinkler 8' -0" -
17.3.3.3, Tables • Twelve flowing sprinklers at 52 psi -8.12.2.2.1, 12.8.6, 0 Four on each of three branch lines
17.3.3.1 • Hose allowance 250 gpm for 60 minutes -
Existing sprinkler system, ESFR with K-16.8 heads, ..
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NFPA-13 [2016]
Fig. 11.2.3.1.1, Table
11.2.3.1.2
Flue Spaces for CFC Table 3208.3,
Rack Storage footnote 'a'
Alarm/Monitoring CFC 903.4
Smoke and Heat CFC Section 9 I 0.2
Removal Exception 2 & Table
3206.2 subnote 'h '
Building Access CFC Table 3206.2,
[Roads & Doors] Section 503, 3206.6,
3206.7
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CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS
Sprinkler con/actor to confirm sprinkler system is in
accordance with the requirements above and NFPA-13.
See section 4.2 of this report for additional protection
requirements .
Offices -Not Within the Sco11e
Light Hazard Occupancy
0.1/1500; 100 ,nm hose demand w/ duration of30 min.
Single Row Racks: Transverse -3-inches required*
Longitudinal not required
See section 4.9 of this report for additional details.
City of Carlsbad requires flue space protection per CFC
3208.3.1 for flue spaces required by CFC Table 3208.3 in
single, double or multiple row rack storage. Rack
installations shall be equipped with approved devices to
protect the required flue spaces and which shall not be
removed or modified.
A mechanical means shall be provided to maintain the
transverse flue spaces at the uprights at each level:
• The device and its installation method shall be
identified on the plan.
• Transverse flue spaces between uprights shall be
marked with a 3-inch or 6-inch yellow strip on the
load beam with words in red that read, "Keep
Clear."
• Durable vinyl tape, paint, or other methods as
approved by the fire code official may be used .
• Note: Transverse flue space is measured as the
distance between the loads, not the distance
between the racks. A flue space's net width is a
measure of its gross width minus any horizontal
obstructions, such as rack uprights, located within
the flue space.
It is noted that regardless of the design of the pallet stop, the
flue space shall be measured from the back of the pallet stop
to the (onnosinPl back of the pallet stop.
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on aJI sprinkler
systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm
control unit.
Not required for high-piled storage of High Hazard/Group A
Plastics area when exit access travel distance does not
exceed 250' and protected by ESFR sprinklers.
Access roads and doors are required for high-piled storage of
High Hazard/Group A Commodities area >2,500 ft2•
Access Roads:
• Access roads reauired bv CFC Section 503
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TOPIC CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS -■ Access roads are existing and have been approved as -part of the shell building plans. -Access Doors:
■ One access door required per each 200 lineal feet of -exterior walls if exterior wall faces an access road.
■ Two access doors are proposed along the plan north -with direct access into the warehouse. -■ Final location and number of access doors is pending
fire department approval. -
See section 4.4.1 of this reoort for additional details. -Aisle Width CFC 3206.10 ■ Aisle widths of at least 44" are required in sprinkler
buildings with high-piled storage. -
■ Cross aisles used for employee access between aisles
shall be a minimum of 24" wide.
CFC 3206.10.3 ■ Dead ends shall not exceed SO feet in length. -
NOTE: Any floor/palletized storage cannot obstruct the
minimum width of the aisles.
Floor Storage CFC Table 3206.2 Maximum Pile Dimension: 60 feet -
Maximum Storage Height: 30 feet [See Section 4.1]
Maximum Pile Volume: 7S,000 ft3
Fire Extinguishers CFC 3206.11, 906.1 High-piled Storage Areas: 4-A:20-B:C -& Table 906.3(1 ), ■ Max travel distance: SO ft
906.3(2) ■ Max area per extinguisher: 4,000 ft2 ..
Haz/Materials NIA NA. Not Part of the Scope of This Reoort
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2. Introduction
The following is a high-piled combustible storage code compliance report for Zodiac Pool
Systems located at 2882 Whiptail Loop, Suite I 00, in the City of Carlsbad, California .
This report is intended to help both the owners and the fire department in expediting plan
review and effectively determine the requirements necessary to meet the Fire Code. This
report is based on the 2019 Editions of the California Fire Code and the Building Code,
and the 2016 Edition ofNFPA-13, Standard/or the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
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Occupancies
3.1 Building Construction & Design
Zodiac currently occupies a suite of an existing building in the City of Carlsbad, CA. The
building is fully sprinklered, of Type V-8 Construction (Attachment #1).
3.2 Occupancies
Zodiac will occupy a suite of the building. The suite will be used for warehousing and
office space.
High-piled storage on single row racks with open shelves as well as palletized/floor storage
is proposed. Aisles of at least 44" are proposed in the storage area.
Zodiac will be classified overall as an A-3/8 /S-1 Occupancy as defined by CBC 302-311
(Attachment #2), unless specified otherwise by the Architect of Record.
USE OCCUPANCY APPROXIMATE
AREA SQ.Fr.
High Piled Storage Area (Warehouse)* S-1 23,130
Remainder A-3/8 NIA
*The scope ofth1s report 1s hm1ted to the High Piled Storage Areas
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The commodities are Class I-IV and High Hazard/Group A Plastics, Cartoned and
Exposed, Unexpanded, on open shelving in single row racks and floor/palletized storage .
The overall commodity classification per CFC 3203.1 through 3203.7 (Attachment #3), as
well as 3203.9, is designated as High Hazard/Group A Plastic Commodities.
Products* Method of Maximum Commodity Storage Cartoned? Encapsulated (Attachment #3) Storage Hei11ht Class
Pool Parts: Hoses, High vacuums, plastic Rack/Floor ,:s 25' -0"* Yes & No No Hazard/Group A components, kits
with nlastic nieces Unexpanded
Per CFC 3204.1 (Attachment #4), a high-piled combustible storage area shall be based on
the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Section 3204.2 .
The protection proposed is for the highest commodity class within Zodiac's warehouse of
High Hazard/Group A Plastics (Cartoned & Exposed, Unexpanded) .
Based on Table 3206.2 (Attachment #5), the following fire protection requirements will be
provided by Zodiac to meet the requirements of CFC Chapter 32 and NFPA-13 for the
entire storage area.
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4.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System -Warehouse
The following requirements are based on NFPA-13 (2016 Edition) (Attachment #6):
Commodity Stored:
Type of Storage:
Type of Shelving:
Aisle Widths:
Flue Spaces for Standard Racks:
• Single Row Racks:
Maximum Storage Height:
Maximum Ceiling Height:
Ceiling Sprinkler Design:
Class I-IV and
High Hazard/Group A Plastics (Cartoned & Exposed
Unexpanded)
Single Row Racks and
Floor/Palletized
Open (>50% open)
:C:44"
3" Transverse*; Longitudinal not required
:S 25 '-0"
:S 36'-9"
Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent
ceiling sprinklers only; minimum K-factor 16.8;
minimum 52 psi at each of twelve flowing sprinklers
( four on each of the three branch lines); maximum
coverage area 100 tt2; minimum spacing 8'-0"
between sprinklers; maximum spacing IO' -0"
between sprinklers; minimum 36" clearance from
deflector to top of storage; hose allowance 250 gpm.
Existing sprinkler system, ESFR with K-16.8 heads,jlowing 12 heads at 52 psi meets the
requirements. Sprinkler contactor to confirm sprinkler system is in accordance with the
requirements above and NFPA-13.
4. 1. 1 Additional Protection Requirements
4.1.1.1 Extent of Protection
Per CFC 3206.2 and NFPA-13 Section 12.3 (Attachment #7), the extent and type of protection
(including automatic sprinkler design densities) shall extend the lesser of 15 feet beyond the
high-piled storage area or to a full height wall.
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4.1.1.2 Protection of Steel Columns within Rack Structures
Per CFC 3208.4 and NFPA-13 Section 17.1.4.1(4) (Attachment #7), where fireproofing of
building columns is not provided and storage heights are in excess of 15 ft, protection of
building columns within the rack structure or vertical rack members supporting the building
shall be protected by the installation ofESFR sprinklers .
The proposed ESFR Sprinkler system meets the requirements of 17.1.4.1 for column
protection .
4.1.1.3 Fixed Obstructions
Per NFPA-13 Sections 8.5.5.3.1 (Attachment #7), fire sprinklers are not required under fixed
obstruction or open grate flowing unless their width is in excess of 4 ft .
4.1.1.4 Ceiling Slope
Per NFPA-13 Section 12.1.2 (Attachment #7), the sprinkler system criteria specified are
intended to apply to buildings with ceiling slopes not exceeding 2 in 12 (16. 7 percent).
4.1.1.5 ESFR Sprinkler System Separation
Per NFPA-13 Section 8.4.6.4 (Attachment #7), where ESFR sprinkler systems are installed
adjacent to sprinkler systems with standard-response sprinklers, a draft curtain of noncombustible
construction and at least 2 feet in depth shall be required to separate the two areas. A clear aisle
of at least 4 feet centered below the draft curtain shall be maintained for separation.
The entire warehouse will be equipped with an ESFR system; therefore Section 8.4.6.4 does not
apply .
4.1.1.6 ESFR & Construction Type
Per NFPA-13 Section 8.4.6.3 and Table 8.12.2.2.1 (Attachment #7), protection using ESFR
sprinkler systems is not allowed in areas with obstructed combustible construction .
4.1.1.7 Open Top Containers & Solid Shelves
Per NFPA-13 Sections 17.3.3.1.1 and 17.3.3.1.2 (Attachment #7), ESFR protection shall not
apply to open-top cartons or containers, or to rack storage involving solid shelving (unless in-
racks are provided in accordance with Sections I 7 .1.5)
4.2 Offices -Outside the Scope
The following requirements are based on NFPA-13 (2016 Edition) (Attachment #8):
CFC Occupancy Classification: B
NFPA 13 Occupancy: Light hazard
Design Density Proposed: 0.1/1,500
Hose Stream: I 00 gpm for combined inside and outside hose
stream demand.
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4.3 Alarm/Monitoring
Per CFC 903.4 (Attachment #9), valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems (if serving >6 sprinklers) shall be electrically supervised
by a listed fire alarm control unit.
• Monitoring: Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved supervising station or, when approved
by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
• Alarm: One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in
an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the
flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a
fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate
the building fire alarm system. Visual alarm notification appliances shall not be
required except when required by Section 907.
4.4 Building Access -Doors & Roads
4.4.1 Access Doors
Per CFC Table 3206.2 (Attachment #JO), fire department access doors are required for high-
piled storage areas of High Hazard/Group A Plastic commodities greater than 2,500 ft2•
Per CFC 3206.7 (Attachment #10), fire department access doors shall be provided m
accordance with the following:
• Exterior walls without fire department access doors. Fire department access doors
are not required in an exterior wall that does not face a fire apparatus access road
provided that all of the following conditions occur:
I . The opposite exterior wall faces a fire apparatus access road.
2. The opposite exterior wall is provided with fire department access doors.
3. The entire interior surface of the exterior wall is less than 150 feet away from a fire
department access door.
4. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903 .3. I . I .
• Location. Where exterior walls surrounding high-piled storage areas face fire apparatus
access roads, such walls shall be provided with fire department access doors.
• Access to doors. Fire department access doors shall be able to be accessed without the
use of a ladder.
• Marking on fire department access doors. Fire department access doors shall be
labeled on the exterior side with the following sign or other approved sign:
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR
DO NOT BLOCK
The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a
minimum height of2 inches with a minimum stroke of3/8 inch.
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• Number of doors required. The required fire department access doors shall be
distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent fire department access doors
does not exceed 125 feet measured center to center .
Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors shall not exceed 200
feet in existing buildings where change in occupancy is not proposed.
• Door size and type. Fire department access doors shall be not less than 3 feet in width
and 6 feet 8 inches in height. Roll-up doors shall not be considered fire department
access doors unless approved.
• Locking devices. Locking devices on fire department access doors shall be approved .
• Key box. Where fire department access doors are required, a key box shall be installed
in accordance with CFC Section 506.1. The key box shall contain keys or devices to
allow for entry through the fire department access doors .
Please note that access doors are only required where the warehouse exterior walls faces an
access road .
Two access doors exist along the plan North with direct access into the warehouse .
Final location and number of access doors is pending fire department approval.
4.4.2 Access Roads
Per CFC 503.1.1 and 3206.6 (Attachment #10), fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls
of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility .
Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of
topography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions,
the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protection .
Fire apparatus access roads shall be in compliance with CFC 503.2 through 503.5. See
Attachment #JO for CFC 503.2 through 503.5 requirements .
Access roads are existing and have been previously approved as part of the shell building .
4.5 Smoke and Heat Removal
Per CFC Table 3206.2 subnote 'h', and Section 910.2 Exception 2 (Attachment #11),
smoke and heat removal is not required for high-piled storage areas protected by an ESFR
sprinkler system and exit access travel distance does not exceed 250 feet .
Smoke and Heat vents are neither required nor proposed .
4.6 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Per CFC 906 and 3206.11 (Attachment #12), portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in
the following locations:
• In new and existing Group A, B, and S occupancies
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• Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
Per CFC Table 906.3(1) & 906.3(2) (Attachment #12), the following is the proposed fire
extinguisher type and layout:
Storage Areas: 4-A:20-B:C@ Travel Distance :S 50 Feet
The owners agree to comply with the requirements for fire extinguishers. One extinguisher
may provide coverage to a maximum of 4,000 ft2. Fire extinguisher types and locations will
be provided by the owners or fire extinguisher vendor and approved by the fire department.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will have
ready access and be immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal
paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicated the
need for placement away from normal paths of travel. Portable fire extinguishers shall not
be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot
be completely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the location of extinguishers.
Zodiac agrees to provide handheld extinguishers in accordance with the above
requirements and any additional fire department requirements.
4.7 Aisle Widths
Per CFC 3206.10 (Attachment #13), aisles in sprinklered buildings not accessible to the
public with high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 ft2 shall comply with the following:
• Aisles shall be a minimum of 44 inches*
• Cross aisles used only for employee access between aisles shall be a minimum of
24 inches in width
• Zodiac agrees to maintain a minimum of 44" aisle widths among piles and stay within
maximum allowable pile dimensions for the solid piled/palletized storage in order to
comply with the sprinkler requirements stated in Section 4.1 of this report.
• Required aisles widths shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports
and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of 6' -8" above the
finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire
department hose stream trajectory.
• Dead end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet.
*Zodiac agrees to meet the above requirements and to maintain a minimum of 44" aisle
widths within the high piled storage area. Additionally, the owners agree to arrange their
floor/palletized storage, such that it does not obstruct the minimum required widths.
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Per CFC 901.6 and CFC 3205 (Attachment #14), the following are general maintenance
and safety requirements:
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Rack Structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained
Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided .
Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "NO SMOKING" signs shall be
conspicuously posted .
Aisle Maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear
of storage, waste materials and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit
doors shall be unobstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking
methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches of the required aisle width
shall be maintained in 48 inch or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle
width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than
48 inches. During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width
of 44 inches shall be maintained.
• Pile dimensions and height limitations. Pile dimensions and height limitations shall
comply with Section 3207.3. See section 4.10 of this report for pile dimension
requirements.
• Flue Spaces. Flue spaces shall be maintained for rack storage. See section 4.9 of this
report for flue space requirements.
• Fire Protection Systems. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in an operative
condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required
fire protection systems (i.e. extinguishing systems, smoke and heat vents, etc.) shall be
inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
4.9 Flue Space Requirements -Rack Storage
Per CFC 3208.3 (Attachment #I 5), required flue spaces shall be maintained for rack
storage. Where required by the fire code official, required flue spaces in rack storage shall
be equipped with approved devices to protect the required flue space above the first tier of
storage. Such devices shall not be removed or modified .
Per CFC Table 3208.3 (Attachment #14), the required flue spaces for rack storage shall be
in accordance with the following:
• Single Row Racks: Transverse -3 inches*; Longitudinal -Not Required
** Storage height< 25 ft, flue spaces per Fire Code .
City of Carlsbad requires flue space protection per CFC 3208.3.1 for flue spaces
required by CFC Table 3208.3 in single row rack storage. Rack installations shall be
equipped with approved devices to protect the required flue spaces and which shall not be
removed or modified .
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A mechanical means shall be provided to maintain the transverse flue spaces at the
uprights at each level:
• The device and its installation method shall be identified on the plan.
• Transverse flue spaces between uprights shall be marked with a 3-inch or 6-inch
yellow strip on the load beam with words in red that read, "Keep Clear."
• Durable vinyl tape, paint, or other methods as approved by the fire code official
may be used.
• Note: Transverse flue space is measured as the distance between the loads, not the
distance between the racks. A flue space's net width is a measure of its gross width
minus any horizontal obstructions, such as rack uprights, located within the flue
space.
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Definition of Flue Spaces:
• Longitudinal Flue Space: The flue space between rows of storage perpendicular to the
direction ofloading.
• Transverse Flue Space: The space between rows of storage parallel to the direction of
loading.
Final approval of flue space protection devices is pending fire department approval.
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Per CFC Table 3206.2 (Attachment #16), the following maximum pile dimensions and
volumes apply to Palletized/Floor Storage:
• Maximum Pile Dimension:
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Pile dimensions and pile volumes shall be separated by a minimum of 44" aisles .
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5. Means of Egress
A complete exit analysis is outside the scope of this report and, when required, will be
provided by the Architect of Record. The following general egress requirements apply to
the proposed sprinklered occupancies (Attachment #17):
5.1 Storage [S-1 Occupancy]
• Per CBC 1005.3.2, egress width components other than stairways shall be 0.2
inch/occupant.
• Per CBC Table I 006.2.1, spaces with only one exit or exit access doorway shall have a
maximum occupant load of 29 and the common path of egress travel shall not exceed
I 00 feet.
• Per CBC Table I 017.2, exit access travel distance shall not exceed 250 feet, where
ESFR sprinkler systems are installed and Smoke and Heat Removal is not required (or
not installed).
o Per CBC I 017.2.2, exit access travel distance can be increased to 400 feet when
the portion of the building classified as Group S-1 is limited to one story in
height, the minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling
or roof slab or deck is 24 feet and the building is equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system. NOTE: IfESFR sprinkler system is
installed and smoke and heat removal is not present, then exit access travel
distance cannot be increased and cannot exceed 250 feet per CFC Table 3206.2
footnote 'h'.
• Per CBC 1020.4 exception 2, dead ends through common path of egress shall not
exceed 50 feet.
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6.1 Occupancy Separation
Zodiac will be classified as A-3, B, and S-1 occupancy, unless specified otherwise by the
Architect of Record .
Based on CBC Table 508.4 (Attachment #18), there are no requirements for mixed
occupancy fire barrier walls between B/S-1 Occupancies. One hour separation required
between A-3 and B/S-1 Occupancies .
6.2 Separation of High Piled Storage Areas
Per CFC 3206.3.2 (Attachment #19), where a building contains multiple high-piled storage
areas, the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the
application of Table 3206.2 unless the high-piled storage areas are separated in accordance
with one of the following:
I. High-piled storage areas separated by fire barriers with a minimum fire-resistance-
rating of I-hour constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California
Building Code OR
2. By a distance of I 00 feet or more in buildings equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system. The area providing the separation shall not
contain high-piled combustible storage .
Zodiac does not occupy the entire building; therefore separation from adjacent tenant
spaces is required .
6.3 Allowable Area and Sideyards
Not within the scope of this report. See architectural plans .
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7. Documents & Storage Layout
7. 1 Approved Construction Documents
Per CFC 3201.3.1 (Attachment #20), a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on
the premises in an approved location.
7.2 Approved Storage Layout
Per CFC 3201.3.2 (Attachment #20), a floor plan, of legible size, shall be provided (by
others), mounted on a wall and protected from damage. The floor plan shall be mounted in
an approved location and show the following:
1. Locations, dimensions and rack layout of high-piled storage areas.
2. Design storage height for each storage area.
3. Types of commodities (see Section 4 of this report).
4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each
storage arrangement.
5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array.
6. For palletized and solid-piled storage, the maximum pile volume for each storage
array.
7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section 3203
(Commodity Classification, see Section 4 and Attachment #3 of this report)
8. Location ofrequired fire department access doors.
9. Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in-rack sprinklers.
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It is the opinion of Klausbruckner & Associates that the above will meet the requirements,
and/or intent of the 2019 Edition of the California Fire Code, the 2019 Edition of the
California Building Code, and the 2016 Edition ofNFPA-13 Standard/or the Installation
of Sprinkler Systems, for the type of occupancy and storage.
By way of my signature, Zodiac agrees to meet the storage conditions required and
specified in this report.
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9. Appendix A: Attachments
Attachment #1:
Attachment #2:
Attachment #3:
Attachment #4:
Attachment #5:
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Attachment #9:
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Attachment #11:
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Attachment #13:
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Attachment #18:
Attachment #19:
Attachment #20:
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING DESIGN
OCCUPANCIES
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
DESIGNATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE SPRINKLERS
ALARM/MONITORING
BUILDING ACCESS -DOORS & ROADS
SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AISLE WIDTHS
HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE
FLUE SPACE REQUIREMENTS -RACK STORAGE
MAXIMUM PILE DIMENSIONS -FLOOR/PALLETIZED STORAGE
MEANS OF EGRESS
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
SEPARATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
DOCUMENTS & STORAGE LAYOUT
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CHAPTER 3
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 3 provides the criteria by which buildings and structures are classified into use groups and occupancies.
Through the balance of the code, occupancy classification is fundamental in the setting of features of construction; occupant safety require-
ments, especially building limitations; means of egress; fire protection systems; and interior finishes.
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SECTION 301
SCOPE
301.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall control
the classification of all buildings and structures as to occu-
pancy and use. Different classifications of occupancy and use
represent varying levels of hazard and risk to building occu-
pants and adjacent properties.
I 0. Mercantile (see Section 309): Group M. 11
I I. Residential (see Section 310): Groups R-1, R-2, R-2. I,
R-3, R-3.1 and R-4.
SECTION 302
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
AND USE DESIGNATION
302.1 Occupancy dassification. Occupancy classification is
the formal designation of the primary purpose of the building,
structure or portion thereof. Structures shall be classified into
one or more of the occupancy groups listed in this section
based on the nature of the hazards and risks to building occu-
pants generally associated with the intended purpose of the
building or structure. An area, room or space that is intended to
be occupied at clifferent times for different purposes shall com-
ply with all applicable requirements associated with such
potential multipurpose. Structures containing multiple occu-
pancy groups shall comply with Section 508. Where a structure
is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically listed in this
section, such structure shall be classified in the occupancy it
most nearly resembles based on the fire safety and relative haz-
ard. Occupied roofs shall be classified in the group that the
occupancy most nearly .resembles, according to the fire safety
and relative hazard, and shall comply with Section S03.1.4,
1. Assembly (see Section 303): Groups A-1, A-2, A-3,
A-4and A-S.
2. Business (see Section 304): Group B.
3. /SFM/ Organized Camps (see Section 450): Croup C.
4. Educational (see Section 305): Group E.
5. Factory and Industrial {sec Section 306): Groups F-1
and F-2.
6. High Hazard {see Section 307): Groups H-1, H-2, H-3,
H-4 and H-5.
7. Institutional (see Section 308): Groups 1-2, /-2. /, 1-3
and 1-4.
8. /SFM/ laboratory (see Section 202): Croup B, unless
classified as Croup l (see Section 453) or Croup H
(ree Section 307).
9. /SFM/ Laboratory Suites (see Section 453): Croup L.
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12. Storage (see Section 311): Groups S-1 and S-2.
13. Utility and Miscellaneous (see Section 312): Group U.
14. /SFM/ Existing buildings housing existing protective
social care homes or facilities established prior to
1972 (see California Fire Code Chapter I I and Cali-
fornia Existing Building Code).
302.1.J Reserved
302.1.2 Reserved
302. 1.3 Pharmacies; veterinary facilities; barbering, cos-
metology or electrolysis establishments; and acupunc-
ture offices. See Chapter 12.
302.2 Use designation. Occupancy groups contain subordi-
nate uses having similar hazards and risks to building occu-
pants. Uses include, but are not limited to, those functional
designations listed within the occupancy group descriptions
in Section 302.1. Certain uses require specific limitations and
controls in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 and
elsewhere in this code.
SECTION 303
ASSEMBLY GROUP A
303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof: for the gathering of persons for purposes such
as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or
drink consumption or awaiting transportation; motion picture
and television production studio sound stages, approved pro-
duction facilities and production location.~; or for the show-
ing of motion pictures when an admission fee is charged and
when such building or stn1ct11re is open to the public and has
a capacity of JO or more persons.
303.1.J Small buildings and tenant spaces. A building or
tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant
load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as a Group
B occupancy.
303.1.2 Small assembly spaces. The following rooms and
spaces shall not be classified as Assembly occupancies:
I . A room or space used for assembly purposes with an
occupant load of less than 50 persons and accessory
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to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group
B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
2. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
less than 750 square feet (70 1112) in area and acces-
sory to another occupancy shall be classified as a
Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room
or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with
a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occu-
pancy.
303.1.4 Accessory to places of religious worship.
Accessory religious educational rooms and religious audi-
toriums with occupant loads of less than I 00 per room or
space are not considered separate occupancies.
303.2 Assembly Group A-1. Group A-I occupancy includes
assembly uses, usually with fi xed seating, intended for the
production and viewing of the perfonning arts or motion pic-
tures including, but not limited to:
Motion picture and television production studio sound
stages, approved production facilities and production
locations. (with live audiences).
Motion picture theaters
Symphony and concert halls
Television and radio studios admitting an audience
Theaters
303.3 Assembly Group A-2. Group A-2 occupancy includes
assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption
including, but not limited to:
Banquet halls
Casinos (gaming areas)
Nightclubs
Restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities
(including associated commercial kitchens)
Taverns and bars
303.4 Assembly Group A-3. Group A-3 occupancy inclucles
assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement
and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A
including, but not limited to;
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Amusement arcades
Art galleries
Bowling alleys
Community halls
Courtrooms
Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption)
Exhibition halls
Funeral parlors
Greenhouses for the conservation and exhibition of plants
that provide public access.
Gymnasiums (without spectator seating)
Indoor swimming pools ( without spectator seating)
Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating)
Lecture halls
Libraries
Museums
Places of religious worship
Pool and billiard parlors
Waiting areas in transportation tenninals
303.5 Assembly Group A-4. Group A-4 occupancy includes
assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events
and activities with spectator seating including, but not limited
to:
Arenas
Skating rinks
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
303.6 Assembly Group A-5. Group A-5 occupancy includes
assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing out-
door activities including, but not limited to:
Amusement park structures
Bleachers
Grandstands
Stadiums
303. 7 Fl'ud guideway transit systems. /SFMJ Fixed guide-
way transit system buildings shall conform to the require-
ments of this code for their occupancy classification in
addition to the provisions set forth in Section 443.
303.8 Subterranean spaces for winery facilities in natural
or manmade caves. /SFMJ For fire and life safety require-
ments, see Section 446.
SECTION 304
BUSINESS GROUP B
304.1 Business Group 8 . Business Group B occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or
a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type
transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to,
the following;
Aiiport traffic control towers
Ambulatory care facilities sen•ing six or fewer patients 11
(see Section 308.3.3. J-2.1 for facilities sen 1ing more
than five patients)
Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds
Banks
Barber and beauty shops
Car wash
Civic administration
Clinic. outpatient /SF.MJ (not cla,\-sified as Group /-2. I)
Dry cleaning and laundries; pick-up and delivery stations
and self-service
Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade
Electronic data processing
Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens
not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar
dining facilities not more than 2,500 square feet (232 m2)
in area.
Laborcltories; testing and research and /SFM/ instruction
Motor vehicle showrooms
Post offices
Print shops
Professional services (ar.chitects, attorneys. dentists,
physicians, engineers, etc.)
Radio and television stations
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Training and skill development oot in a school or
academic program (this shall include, but not be limited
to, tutoring centers, martial arts studios, gymnastics and
similar uses regardless of tl1e ages served, and where not
classified as a Group A occupancy).
SECTION 305
EDUCATIONAL GROUPE
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occu-
pancy includes, among others, the use of a building or struc-
ture, or a portion thereof, by more than six persons at any one
time for educational purposes through 1he 12th grade.
Exception: [SFM/ A residence used as a home school for
the children who normally reside at the residence. Such
residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group
R-3 occupancies.
305.1.l Accessory to places of religious worship. Reli-
gious educational rooms and religious auditoriums, which
are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance
with Section 303.1.4 and have occupant loads of less than
I 00 per room or space, shall be classified as Group A-3
occupancies.
305.2 Group E, day care facilities. This group includes
buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more
than six children 2 years of age and older who receive educa-
tional, supervision or personal care services for fewer than 24
hours per day.
Exception: /SFMJ A Day-care facility not othe1111ise classi-
fied as an R-3 occupancy, where occupants are not capable
of responding to an emergency situation without physical
assistance fi"om the staff shall be classified as Croup /-4.
305.2.1 Within places of religious worship. Rooms and
spaces within places of religious worship providing such
day care during religious functions shall be classified as
part of the primary occupancy where not licensed for day-
care purposes by the Department of Social Services.
305.2.2 Five or fewer children. A facility having five or
fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified
as part of the primary occupancy.
305.2.3 Five or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A
facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and hav-
ing five or fewer children receiving such day care shall be
classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with
the California Residential Code.
SECTION 306
FACTORY GROUP F
306.1 Factory Industrial Group F. Factory Industrial Group
F occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or
structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling,
fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or
processing operations that are not classified as a G roup H
hazardous or Group S storage occupancy.
306.2 Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1.
Factory industrial uses that are not classified as Factory
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Industrial F-2 Low Hazard shall be classified as F-1 Moder-
ate Hazard and shall include, but not be limited to, the follow-
ing:
Aircraft (manufacturing, not to include repair)
Appliances
Athletic equipment
Automobiles and other motor vehicles
Bakeries
Beverages: over I 6-percent alcohol content
Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines
Cameras and photo equipment
Canvas or similar fabric
Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning)
Clothing
Construction and agricultural machinery
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens
not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar
dining facilities more than 2,500 square feel (232 m2) in
area.
Furniture
Hemp products
Jute products
Laundries
Leather products
Machinery
Metals
Millwork (sash and door)
/SFM/ Motion picture and television production studio
Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and
production locations (without live audiences)
Motion pictures and television filming (without
spectators)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic products
Printing or publishing
Recreational vehicles
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles
Tobacco
Trailers
Upholstering
Wood; distillation
Woodworking (cabinet)
306.3 Low-hazard factory industrial, Group F-2. Factory
industrial uses that involve the fabrication or manufacturing
of noncombustible materials that during finishing, packing or
processing do not involve a significant fire hazard shall be
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OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
Congregate residences (transient) with IO or fewer
occupants
/HCD I/ Efficiency dive/ling units
Boarding houses (transient)
Adult care facilities that provide accommodations for six
or fewer clients of any age for fess than 24 hours.
licensing categories that may use this classification
include Adult Day Programs.
A /coho/ism or drug abuse recove,y homes
(ambulatory only)
Child care facilities that provide accommodations for six
or fewer clients of any age/or fess than 24 hours.
Licensing categories that may use this classification
include, but are not limited to:
Day-Care Center for Mildly 1ff Children,
Infant Care Center,
Schoof Age Child Day-Care Center.
Family Day-Care Homes that provide accommodations
for 14 or fewer children, in the provider's own home for
fess than 24-hours.
Adult care and child care facilities that are within a single
family home are permitted to comply with the
California Residential Code.
Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms
and IO or fewer occupants
310.4.1 Residential Group R-3.I. This occupancy group
may include facilities licensed by a governmental agency
for a residentially based 24-hour care facility providing
accommodations for six or fewer clients of any age. Clients
may be classified as ambulatory, nonambufatory or bedrid-
den. A Group R-3. I occupancy shall meet the requirements
f or construction as defined/or Group R-3, except as other-
wise provided for in Section 435 Special Provisions For
Licensed 24-Hour Care Facilities in a Group R-2. I, R-3. I
or R-4 Occupancy. This group may include:
Adult residential facilities
Congregate living health facilities
Intermediate care facilities for the developmentally
disabled habilitative
Intermediate care .facilities for the developmentally
disabled nursing
Nurseries for the fall-time care of children under the age of
six, but not including "infants" as defined in Chapter 2
Residential care facilities for the elderly
Small family homes and residential care facilities for the
chronically ill
Exception: Group Homes licensed by the Department
of Social Services which provide nonmedical board,
room and care for six or fewer ambufato,y children or
children 11110 years of age or younger, and which do not
have any nonambulatory clients shall not be subject lo
regulations found in Section 435.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section I 3 I 43 with
respect to these exempted facilities, no city, county or pub-
lic district shall adopt or enforce any requirement for the
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prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property
against fire and panic unless the requirement would be
applicable to a structure regardless of the special occu-
pancy. Nothing shall restrict the application of slate or
local housing standards to such facilities if the standards
are applicable to residential occupancies and are 1101
based on the use of the structure as a facility for ambula-
tory children. For the purpose of this exception, ambufa-
to,y children do not include relatives of the licensee or the
licensee ·s spouse.
3 I 0.4.2 Lodging houses. Owner-occupied lodging houses
with five or fewer guest rooms and IO or fewer total occu-
pants shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance
with the California Residential Code.
310.5 Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 occu-
pancy shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof
for more than six ambulato,y clients, but not more than 16
persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a
supervised residential environment and receive custodial
care. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the fol-<
lowing: <
Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for
construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise
provided for in this code. This occupancy classification may
include a maximum six nonambulato,y or bedridden clients
(see Section 435, Special Provisions for licensed 24-f-lour
Care Facilities in a Group R-2.1, R-3./ or R-4). Group R-4
occupancies shall meet the requirements in Section 420. <
310.6 largefamily ,lay-care homes. See Section 455.
SECTION 311
STORAGE GROUP S
3 1.1 orage roup torage Group occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazard-
ous occupancy.
311.1.1 Accessory storage spaces. A room or space used
for storage purposes that is accessory to another occu-
pancy shall be classified as part of that occupancy.
311.2 Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-J. Storage Group
S-1 occupancies are buildings occupied for storage uses that
are not classified as Group S-2, including, but not limited to,
storage of the following:
Aerosol products, Levels 2 and 3
Aircraft hangar (storage and repair)
Bags: cloth, burlap and paper
Bamboos and rattan
Baskets
Belting: canvas and leather
Books and paper in rolls or packs
Boots and shoes
Buttons, including cloth covered, pearl or bone
Cardboard and cardboard boxes
Clothing, woolen wearing apparel
Cordage
Dry boat Storage (indoor)
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·Fum1ture
Furs
Glues, mucilage. pastes and size
Grains
Homs and combs, other than celluloid
Leather
Linoleum
Lumber
Motor vehicle repair garages complying with the
maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials
listed in Table 307.1(1) (sec Section 406.8)
Photo engraVJngs
Resilient tlooring
Self-sem ce storage facility (mini-storage)
Silks
Soaps
Sugar
Tires, bulk storage of
Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff
Upholstery and mattresses
Wax candles
311.3 Low-hazard storage, Group S-2. Storage Group S-2
occupancies include, among others, buildings used for !he
storage of noncombustible materials such as products on
wood pallets or in paper cartons with or without single thick-
ness divisions; or in paper wrappings. Such products are per-
mitled to have a negligible amount of p lastic trim, such as
knobs, handles or film wrapping. Group S-2 storage uses
shall include, but not be limited to, storage of the following:
Asbestos
Beverages up lo and including 16-percenl alcohol in
metal, glass or ceramic containers
Cement in bags
Chalk and crayons
Dairy products in nonwaxed coated paper containers
Dry cell batteries
Electrical coils
Electrical motors
Empty cans
Food products
Foods in noncombustible containers
Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers
Frozen foods
Glass
Glass botlles, empty or filled with noncombustible liquids
Gypsum board
Inert pigments
Ivory
Meats
Metal cabinets
Metal desks with plastic lops and trim
Metal parts
Metals
Mirrors
Oil-filled and other types of distribution transfon11ers
Parking garages, open or enclosed
Porcelain and pottery
Stoves
Talc and soapstones
Washers and dryers
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SECTION 312
UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U
312.1 General. Buildings and structures of an accessory char-
acter and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific
occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to
conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with
the fire and li fe hazard incidental lo their occupancy. Group U
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Agricultural buildings
Aircraft hangars, accessory to a one-or two-family
residence (see Section 412.4)
Barns
Carports
Communication equipment structures with a gross floor
area of less than 1,500 square feet (1 39 m2)
Fences more than 6 feet (1829 mm) in heigh!
Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy
Livestock shelters
Private garages
Retaining walls
Sheds
Stables
Tanks
Towers
312.1.1 Greenhouses. Greenhouses not classified
another occupancy shall be classified as Use Group U.
SECTION 313
LAB ORA TORIES GROUP L [SFM]
313.J Group L Laboratories. /SFM/ Group L occupancy
includes the use of a building or structure, or a portion
thereof, containing one or more laboratory suites as defined
in Section 453.
SECTION 314
ORGANIZED CAMPS GROUP C [SFM]
314.I Organized Camps Group C. /SFM/ An organized camp
is a site with programs and facilities established for the pri-
mary purpose of providing an outdoor group living experience
with social, spiritual, educational or recreational objectives,
for five days or more during one or more seasons of the year.
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COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
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IBSI GYPSUM BOARD. Gypsum wallboard, gypsum
sheathing, gypsum base for gypsum veneer plaster, exterior
gypsum soffit board, prcdecorated gypsum board or water-
resistant gypsum backing board complying w ith the standards
listed in Tables 2506.2 and 2507.2 and Chapter 35 of the Cal-
ifornia Building Code.
IBGI HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for li v-
ing, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms,
closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are
not considered habitable spaces.
HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. A fire-
extinguishing system using one or more atoms of an element
from the halogen chemical series: fluorine, chlorine, bromine
and iodine.
HANDLING. The deliberate transport by any means to a
point of storage or use.
IBE) HANDRAIL. A horizontal or sloping rail intended for
grasping by the hand for guidance or support.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or sub-
stances which are physical hazards or health hazards as
defined and classified in this chapter, whether the materials
are in usable or waste condition.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM). A
solid, liquid or gas associated with semiconductor manufac-
turing that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammabil-
ity or instability of Class 3 or 4 as ranked by NFPA 704 and
which is used directly in research, laboratory or production
processes which have, as their end product, materials that are
not hazardous.
HEAL TH HAZARD. A classification of a chemical for
which there is statistically significant evidence that acute or
chronic health effects are capable of occurring in exposed
persons. The term "health hazard" includes chemicals that are
toxic, highly toxic and corrosive.
HEAT DETECTOR. See "Detector, heat."
(BG) HEIGHT, BUILDING. The vertical distance from
grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface.
HELIPORT. An area of land or water or a structural surface
that is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off
of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or
intended fo r use, for heliport buildings and other heliport
facilities.
HELISTOP. The same as "Heliport," except that fueling,
defueling, maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is
not permitted.
HI-BOY. A cart used to transport hot roofing materials on a
roof.
HIGHLY TOXIC. A material which produces a lethal dose
o r lethal concentration which falls within any of the follow-
ing categories:
I. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50
milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when
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administered orally to albino rats weighing between
200 and 300 grams each.
2. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) 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 and 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 inhala-
tion for one hour (or less if death occurs w ithin I hour)
to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams
each.
Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such
as water, might not warrant classifi cation as hig hly toxic.
While this system is basically simple in application, any haz-
ard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization
of this type of material shall be performed by experienced,
technically competent persons.
HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID. A liquefi ed compressed
gas with a boiling point of less than 68°F (20°C).
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. Storage of
combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible
materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of
storage is greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height. Where
required by tbe fire code official, high-piled combustible stor-
age also incJudes certain high-hazard commodities, such as
rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable Jiquids, idle palJets
and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater
than 6 feet(] 829 mm) in height.
HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA. An area within a build-
ing which is designated, intended, proposed or actually used
for high-piled combustible storage, including operating '
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IBGI HIGH-RISE BUILDING. In other than Croup 1-2
occupancies, "high-rise buildings" as used in this code:
Existing high-rise structure. A high-rise structure, the
construction of which is commenced or completed prior to
July I, 1974.
High-rise structure. Eve,y building of any type of con-
struction or occupancy having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 feel above the lowest
floor level having building access (see Section 403),
except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health
and Safety Code Section 1250.
New high-rise building. A high-rise structure, the con-
struction of which is commenced on or after July I, 1974.
For the pw pose of this section, construction shall be
deemed to have commenced when plans and specifications
are more than 50 percent complete and have been pre-
sented to the local j urisdiction prior to July I, /974.
Unless all provisions of this section have been met, the
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mitted at the time of pcnnit application for review and approval.
A copy of the approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be
maintained on the premises in an approved location.
SECTION 3202
DEFINITIONS
3202.1 Definitions. The following tenns are defined in Chap-
ter 2:
ARRAY.
ARRAY, CLOSED.
AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE.
BIN BOX.
COMMODITY.
EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE (ESFR)
SPRINKLER.
EXPANDED PLASTIC.
EXTRA-HIGH-RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE.
HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA.
LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE.
MANUAL STOCKING METHODS.
MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS.
SHELF STORAGE.
SOLID SHELVING.
TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE.
SECTION 3203
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
203.1 Class fication of commodities. omm 1ties s a l lie
lassified as Class I, II, III, IV or high hazard in accordance
ith Sections 3203.2 through 3203. I 0.3. Materials listed
itbin each commodity classification arc assumed to be
nmodified for improved combustibility characteristics. Use
fflame-retarding modifiers or the physical form of the mate-
ial could change the classification.
203.2 Class 1 commodities. Class I commodities are uon-
mbustible products in ordinary corrugated cartons with or
ithout single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrnp-
ings with or without wood pallets. The amount of Group A
lastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 3203.9.
203.3 Class II commodities. Class II commodities are
lass l products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden
xes, multiple-thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent
ombustible packaging material with or without wood pallets.
he amount of Group A plastics shall be limited in accor-
ance with Section 3203.9.
203.4 Class IJI commodities. Class UI commodities arc
roducts of wood. paper. natural fiber cloth, or Group C plas-
ics or products thereof, with or without wood pallets. The
ount of Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance
:with Section 3203.9.
203.S Oass rv commodities. Class IV commodities are
lass I, 11 or Ill products containing Group A plastics in ordi-
corru ated cartons; Class I, JI and HI products with
438
Group A plastic packaging; Group B plastics; and free-flow-
ing Group A plastics with or without wood pallets. The total
amount of nonfree-flowjng Group A plastics shall be limited
in accordance with Section 3203.9.
3203.6 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodi-
ties are products presenting special fire hazards beyond those
of Class I, II, Jll or JV. Group A plastics not otherwise classi-
fied are included in this class.
3203.7 Classification of plastics. Plastics shall be designated
as Group A, B or C in accordance with Sections 3203.7.l
through 3203.7.3.
3203.7.l Group A plastics. Group A plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion that is much higher
than that of ordinary combustibles, and a burning rate
higher than that of Group B plastics.
3203.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate
higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high
as those of Group A plastics.
3203.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic
materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate
similar to those of ordinary combustibles.
3203.8 Examples of commodity classification. Table
3203.8 shall be used to determine the commodity classifica-
tion for various products and materials. Products not found
in the list shall be classified based on the classification
descriptions in Sections 3203.2 through 3203.6 and the
products they most nearJy represent in Table 3203.8. Table
3203.8 considers the product and the packaging if listed
with the item. Products with additional packaging consist-
ing of Group A plastics shall be classified in accordance
with Section 3203.9.
The commodity classifications are based on products with,
or without, wood pallets. Where plastic pallets are used, the
commodity classification shall be modified in accordance
with Section 3203.10.
3203.9 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed
commodities. Figures 3203.9(1) and 3203.9(2) shall be used
to detennine the commodity classification based on the quan-
tity of Group A plastics in the following situations:
I. The product is not listed in Table 3203.8 and contains
Group A plastics.
2. The commodity contains Group A plastics and is not
classified as high-hazard in Table 3203.8.
3. The product listing in Table 3203.8 does not specifi-
cally include packaging, and the packaging material
includes Group A plastics.
3203.9.1 Classifying mixed commodities with limited
Group A plastics. The percentage of Group A plastics
detennined in accordance with Section 3203.9.2 shall be
used in Figures 3203.9( I) and 3203.9(2). Results from
Figure 3203.9(1) must be compared to results from Figure
3203.9(2) and the commodity will be classified with the
highest commodity classification.
Figures 3203.9( I) and 3203.9(2) shall not be used to
reduce the commodity classi licati on shown in Table
3203.8.
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DESIGNATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE
3203.10.1 Unreinforced plastic pallets. For Class I
through IV commodities, where unreinforced polypropyl-
ene or unreinforced high-density polyethylene plastic pal-
lets arc used, the commodity classification shall be
increased one class. To be considered unreinforced plastic
pallets, the pallets shall be marked with a permanent sym-
bol indicating the pallet is unreinforced.
3203.10.2 Reinforced plastic pallets. For Class I through
IV commodities, where reinforced polypropylene or rein-
forced high-density polyethylene plastic pallets arc used,
the commodity classification shall be increased two
classes except for Class IV commodities, which shall be
increased to a high-hazard (Group A plastic, cartoned,
unexpanded) commodity.
3203.10.3 Other pallets. For C lass I through IV commod-
ities stored on plastic pallets other than polypropylene or
high-density polyethylene plastic pallets, the commodity
classification shall be increased two classes unless specific
testing is conducted by a testing laboratory.
SECTION 3204
DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
3204.l General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of
high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different
commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and
specifically designated to contain Class I, Class 11, Class lll,
Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a
high-piled storage area, or portion thereof intended for stor-
age of a different commodity class, shall be based on the
highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in
Section 3204.2.
3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The
designation ofa high-piled combustible storage area, or por-
tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class
than that of the highest class of commodity stored where a
li mited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been
demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro-
tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided. The
engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprin-
kler system to deliver the higher density required by the
higher hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based
on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the mini-
mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set
forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The
contiguous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity
shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional
areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from
other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin-
kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density
over a minimum area of900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe
systems and 1,200 square feet ( 111 m2) for dry pipe sys-
tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance
with Section 903.
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SECTION 3205
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks
shall be maintained.
3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources
shall be provided in accordance with Section 305.
3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved
"No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor-
dance with Section 310.
3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being
conducted, aisles sha ll be kept clear of storage, waste mate-
rial 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 (6 10 mm) shall be maintained in 48-
inch ( 1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob-
structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width
shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches ( 1219
mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum
unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1 11 8 mm) shall be
maintained in accordance with Section 3206.10.
3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions and height limitations shall comply with Secti on
3207.3.
3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by
the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi-
mum allowable storage height shall be provided.
3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4.
3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section
3208.3.
SECTION 3206
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION
AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Secti ons
3206.2 through 3206.11 .
3206.2 Type of protection. Where required by Table 3206.2,
fire detection systems, smoke and heal removal and auto-
matic sprinkler design densities shall be provided to protect
the high-piled storage area.
3206.2.1 Extent of protection. The fire safety features
required in Table 3206.2 shall extend to the lesser of 15
feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or a
full height wall. Where portions of high-piled storage
areas have different fire protection requirements because
of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the
lire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within
this area shall be based on the most restrictive design
requirements.
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GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 3206.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208}' (see Section 3207.3)
COMMODITY STORAGE AREA'
(square feet) Automatic fire-Fire Maximum
CLASS extinguishing Fire detection department Smoke and Maximum pile permissible Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and system system access doors heat removal dimenslonc storage pile volume 3206.3) (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (feet) height• (cubic feet)
3206.4) 3206.5) 3206.7) 3206.8) (feet)
0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not
Required' Required Required Required Required Required Required
501-2,500 Not Yess Not Not 120 40 100,000 Required' Required Required
2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 120 40 400,000 Open to the public Required Required Required
2,501-12,000 Not Not Not
I-IV Not open to the public Yes Required Required' Required 120 40 400,000
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 Not Not open to the public Required' Yes Yes Yesh.i 120 30' 200,000
(Option 2)
12,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Ycsh., 120 40 400,000 Required
Greater than Yes Nol Yes Yesh,i 120 40 400,000 500,000 Required
0-500 Not Not Not Not 60 Not Not
Required' Required Required' Required Required Required
501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 60 30 75,000 Open to the public Required Required' Required
501-2,500 Not Not Not Not open to the public Yes Required Required' Required 60 30 75,000
High (Option I)
hazard 501-2,500
Not open to the public Not Yess Yes Yesh,i 60 20 50,000
(Option 2) Required'
2,501-300,000 Yes Not Yes Yesh,, 60 30 75,000 Required
G reater than 300,000r Yes Not Yes Ycsh., 60 30 75,000 Required
For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot = 0.02832 1113, I square foot = 0.0929 m2•
a. Where automatic sprinklers arc required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area
shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208.
b. For aisles, sec Section 3206.10.
c. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.10.
d. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note fwhcrc required by the fire code official. Sec
Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and Oammablc and combustible liquids, respectively.
e. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used.
f. Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack
sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the
fire code official.
g. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207
and 3208.
h. Not required where storage areas wirh an exir access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 111111) or less arc protected by either early suppression fast response
(ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s)'1' or less that arc listed to control a fire in the
stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3. I. I.
i. Not required in frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
WAREHOUSE
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 13-85
(3) The obstruction extension shall meet the following re-
quirements:
(a) The obstruction shall not extend more than 12 in.
(300 mm) LO either side of the midpoint between
sprinklers in accordance with Figure 8.11.5.3.4.
(b) Where the extensions of the obstruction exceed
12 in. (300 mm), one or more lines of sprinklers shall
be installed below the obstruction.
(4) AL least 18 in. (450 mm) clearance shall be maintained
between the Lop of storage and the bottom of the obstruc-
tion in accordance with Figure 8.1 1.5.3.4.
8.11.5.3.5 In Lhe special case ofan obstruction running par-
allel Lo or directly below a branch line, the following shall
occur:
(I) The sp1·inkler shall be located al least 36 in. (900 mm)
above the top of the obstruction in accordance with Fig-
ure 8.11.5.3.5.
(2) The obstruction shall be limited LO a maximum width of
12 in. (300 mm) in accordance with Figure 8.11.5.3.5.
(3) The obstruction shall be limited to a maximum extension
of 6 in. (150 mm) LO either side of the centerline of the
branch line in accordance with Figure 8.11.5.3.5.
8.11.6 Clearance to Storage (CMSA Sprinklers). The clear-
ance between the de0ecLOr and the Lop of storage shall be
36 in. (900 mm) or greater.
8.1 2 Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers.
8.12.1 General. All requirements of Section 8.5 shall apply
except as modified in Section 8.12.
Ceiling
8.12.2 Protection Areas per Sprinkler (Early Suppression
Fast-Response Sprinklers).
8.12.2.1 Determination of Protection Area of Coverage. The
protection area of coverage per sprinkler (A,) shall be deter-
mined in accordance with 8.5.2.1.
8.12.2.2 Maximum Protection Area of Coverage.
8.12.2.2.1 The maximum allowable protection area of cover-
age for a sprinkler (A,) shall be in accordance with the value
indicated in Table 8.12.2.2.l.
8.J 2.2.2,2 Unles.$ the requirements of 8.12.2.2.3 are met, the
:maximum area of coverage of any sprinkler shall not exceed
100 fl2 (9.3 m2).
8.12.2.2.3* Deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing
shall be pennitted to eliminate o bstructions created by struc-
tural elements (such as trusses, bar joists, and wind bracing) by
moving a sp.-inkler along the branch line a maximum of l ft
(300 mm) from its allowable spacin~, provided coverage for
that sprinkler does nol exceed 110 ft (J0.2 m2) per sprinkler
where all of the following cond itions are met:
(l) The average actual 0oor area protected by the moved
sprinkler and the adjacem sprinkle rs shall not exceed
100 ft2 (9.3 m2).
(2) Adjacent branch lines shall maintain the same pauern.
(3) ln no case shall Lhe distance between sprinklers exceed
12ft(3.7m).
8.12.2.2.4 Deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing
shall be pe1miuecl to eliminate obstrnctions c1·eated by struc-
tural elements (such as Lrusses, barjoists, a nd wind bracing) by
moving a single branch line a maximum of 1 fl (300 mm) from
its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the sprinklers on
24 in. (600 mm)
maximum
I
Not less
than 18 in.
(450 mm)
½S
>24 in. (600 mm)
Obstruction
,;;12 in. Centerline
(300 mm) ½S
s
Top of storage
FIGURE 8.ll.5.3.4 Obstmct.ion More Than 24 in. (600 mm) Below Sprinklers (CMSA Sprinklers).
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13-86 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
~
Ceiling
li i li I
Not less Not less
than 36 in. 6 in. than 36 in. (900mm) (150 mm) (900 mm)
_L maximum
Obstruction
I• ,2 in. I
(300 mm)' I 12 in. I ' (300 mm)'
maximum maximum
FIGURE 8.11.5.3.5 Obstruction More Than 36 in. (914 mm)
Below Sprinklers (CMSA Sprinklers).
that branch line and the sptinklers on the branch line it is
moving away from does not exceed J JO ft2 ( 10.2 m2) per sprin-
kle,· where all of the following conditions are met:
( J) The average actual floor area protected by the sp1inklers
on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adja-
cent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per
sprinkler.
(2) In no case shall tJ1e distance between sprinklers exceed
12ft (3.7m).
(3) It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where
there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that exceed
the maximum sprinkler spacing.
8.12.2.3 Minimum Protection Area of Coverage. The mini-
mum allowable protection area of coverage for a sprinkler (A,)
shall not be less than 64 ft2 (5.92).
8.12.3 Sprinkler Spacing (Early Suppression Fast-Response
Sprinklers).
8.12.3.1 Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers. The maxi-
mum distance between sprinklers shall be in accordance with
the folloY.~ng;
( l ) Whe,·e the storage heigh L is less than or equal Lo 25 ft
(7.6 m) and the ceiling height is less than or equal to 30 ft
(9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited
to not more than 12 ft (3.7 m) between sprinklers as
shown in Table 8.12.2.2.L
(2) Unless the requirem ents of 8.12.3. l (3) ol' 8.12.3.1(4) are
met, where the storage bcight exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) and
ceiling heightexceeds 30 ft (9.1 m), the distance be tween
sprinklers shall be limited to 1101 more c.han 10 ft (3.0 m) 1 •e m~·""'k.,,e,..,,_ ____________ _.
(3)*Regardless of the storage or ceiling heigh t an-angement,
deviations from the maximum spi-inkle r spacing shall be
pe1mitted 1.0 eliminate obstructions created by su·uctural
elements (such as trusses, bar joists, and wind bracing) by
moving a sprinkler along the branch line a maximum of
l ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided cover-
age for that sprinkler does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2)
whe1·e all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The average actual noor area protected by tJ1e moved
sp1inkler and the adjacent sprinklers shall not exceed
100 ft2 (9.3 m2).
(b) Adjacent branch lines shall maintain the same pat-
tern.
(c) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex-
ceed 12 ft (3.7 m).
(4) Where branch lines are parallel to trusses and bar joists,
deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be
permitted to eliminate o bstructions created by structural
elements (such as trusses, bar joists, and wind bracing) by
moving a single branch line a maximum of J ft (300 mm)
from its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the
sprinklers on that branch line and the sprinklers on the
branch line it is moving away from does not exceed llO re
( I 0.2 m2) pe1· sprinkler where all of tJie following condi-
tions are met:
(a) The average actual noor area protected by the sprin-
klers on the moved branch line and tJ1e sprinklers on
the aqjacent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2
(9.3 m2) per sprinkler.
(b) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex-
ceed 12 ft (3.7 m).
(c) lt shall not be permitted to move a branch line where
there a1·e m oved sp rinklers on a branch line that ex-
ceed the maximum sprinkler spacing.
8.12.3.2 Muimwn Disiance from Walls. The distance from
sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half of I.he allowable
distance penniued between sprinklers as indicated in Table
8.12.2.2.1.
8.12.3.3 Minimwn Distance from Walls. Sprinklers shall be
l<><:ated a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall.
8.12.3.4 Minimwn Distance Between Sprinklers. Sprinklers ,
sball be spaced not less than 8 ft (2.4 m) on center. 11
Table 8.12.2.2.1 ProtectionAreas and Maximwn Spacing ofESFRSprinklers I
Ceiling/Roof Heights Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) Ceiling/Roof Heights Over 30 ft (9.1 m)
Protection Area Spacing Protection Area Spacing
Construction Type ft2 m 2 ft m ft2 mie ft m
Noncombustible 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0
unobstrUcted
Noncombustible obstructed )00 9.3 12 3.7 1()0 9.3 10 3.0
Combustible \mobstn1ctP<i 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.:1 10 3.0
Comb11Stible obstructed N/A N/A N/A N/A
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13-88 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
(1) Sprinklers shall be installed below continuous obstruc-
tions, or they shall be arranged to comply with Table
8.12.5.1.1 for horizontal obstructions entirely below the
elevation or sprinkle,·s that restrict sprinkler discharge
pattern for two or more adjacent sprinklers such as ducts,
ligh ts, pipes, and conveyors.
(2) Add itional sptinklers shall not be required whe re the ob-
struction is 2 in. (50 mm) or less in width and is localed a
minimum or 2 ft (600 mm) below the elevation of the
sprinkler deflector or is positioned a minimum of l ft
(300 mm) horizontally from the sprinkler.
(3) Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob-
struction is 1 ft (300 mm) or less in width and located a
minimum of J fl (300 mm) horizontally from the sprin-
kler.
(4) Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob-
struction is 2 fl (600 mm) or less in width and located a
minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) horizontally from the sprin-
kler.
(5) Ceiling sprinklers shall not be requi,·ed to comply with
Table 8. I 2.5.1. l where a row of sprinklers is installed un-
der the obstruction.
8.12.5.3.2 Bollom Otords of Bar Joists or Open Trusses.
ESFR sp1inkle rs shall be positioned a minimum of 1 fl
(300 mm) horizontally from the nearest edge to any bottom
chord ofa bar joist or open Lrnss.
8.12.5.3.2.1 The requirements of 8.12.5.3.2 shall not apply
whe,·e upi-ight sprinklers are located over the bottom chords
ofbarjoists or open trusses that are 4 in. (100 mm) maximum
in width.
8. I 2.5.3.3* For pipes, conduits, or groups of pipes and con-
duit to be considered individual, they must be separated from
the closest adjacent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar ob-
structions by a minimum of three Limes the width of the adja-
cent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar obstruction.
8.12.5.3.4 Open Gratings. Sprinkle rs installed under open
gratings shall be of the intermediate level/rack storage type or
othenvise shielded from the discharge of overhead sprinklers.
8.12.5.3.5 Overhead Doors. Quick-1·esponse spray spl"inklers
shall be p ermitted to be utilized under overhead doors.
8.12.5.3.6 Special Obstruction Allowance. Sprinklers with a
sp ecial obsu·uction allowance shall be installed according to
their listing.
8. 12.6 Oearance to Storage (Early Suppression Fast-
Response Sprinklers). The clearance between the deflect.or
and I.he top of s1.0rage shall be 36 in. (900 mm) or gl'eater.
8.13 In-Rack Sprinklers.
8.13.1 System Size. The area protected by a single system of
sprinklers in racks shall not exceed 40,000 ft2 (3720 m2) of
floor area occupied by the racks, including aisles, regardless of
the number of levels of in-rack sprinklers.
8.13.2 Type of In-Rack Sprinklers.
8.13.2.1 Sprinkle rs in racks shall be ordinary-temperature
standard-response or quick-response classification with a
nominal K-factor of K-5.6 (80), K-8.0 (U S), or K-1 1.2 (160),
pendent or upright.
8.13.2.2 Spl"inklers with intenned iaLe-and high-temperatm·e
ratings shall be used near heat sources as required by 8.3.2.
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8.13.3 In-Rack Sprinkler Waler Shields.
8.13.3.1 In-Rack Sprinkler Waler Shields for Storage of
Class I Through Class IV Commodities. Water shields shall be
provided directly above in-rack sprinklers, or listed inte rmedi-
ate level/rack storage sprinklers shall b e used where there is
more than one level, if not shielded by hoi-izontal barl"iers. (See
Section C.3.)
8.13.3.2 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields for Plastic Storage.
Where in-rack sprinklers are not shielded by horizontal barri-
ers, water shields shall be provided above the spl"inklers, or
listed intermediate level/rack storage spl"inklers shall be used.
8.13.4 Location, Position, and Spacing ofln-Rack Sprinklers.
The location, position, and spacing of in-rack spl"inklers shall
comply with the requirements in Chapters 12 through 20 as
applicable.
8.13.4.1 Minimum Distance Between In-Rack Sprinklers. In-
rack sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less tha n 6 ft
(1.8 m) on cente1·.
8.13.5 Obstructions to In-Rack Sprinkler Discharge. In-rack
sprinklers shall not be required to meet the obsuuc1.ion crite-
ria and clearance from storage requiremen ts of Section 8.5.
8.14 Pilot Line Detectors.
8.14.1 Pilot line detectors and related components including
p ipe and fittings shall be corrosion resistant when installed in
areas exposed to weather or corrosive conditions.
8.14.2 Where subject to mechanical or physical damage, pilot
line detectors a nd related detection system components shall
be protected.
8.14.3 Whe1·e sprny sp1inklers are used as pilot line detectors,
they shall be installed in accordance with Section 8.1 4 and the
spacing and location rules of Section 8.6, except th at the ob-
struction to water distribution m ies for automatic spl"inklers
shall not be required to be followed.
8.14.3. l Where located under a ceiling, pilot spl"in klers shall
be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Sec-
tion 8.6.
8.14.4 The temperature rating of spray spi-inkle1·s utilized as
pilot line detectors shall be selected in accordance with 8.3.2.
8.14.5 Maximum horizontal spacing for indoor locations
shall not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m).
8.14.6 Pilot line d etectors shall be permitted to be spaced
more than 22 in. (550 mm) below a ceiling or deck wh e,·e t.he
maximum spacing between pilot line detectors is IO ft (3.0 m)
or less.
8.14.6.1 Other maximum horizontal spacing dilfe1·ing from
those required in 8.14.5 shall be permitted where installed in
accordance with their listing.
8.14.7 Pilot line detectors located outdoors, such as in open
process structures, shall be spaced such that the elevation ofa
single level of pilot line detectors and between additional lev-
els of pilot line detectors shall not exceed 17 ft (5.2 m).
8.14.8 The maximum distance between pilot line detectors
installed ou1doors shall not exceed 8 n (2.4 m).
8.14.8.1 The horizontal distance between pilot line detectors
installed outdoors o n a given level shall be penn itted to be
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13-148 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
12.6.8. 1 The ordinary-temperature design densities con-e-
spend to ordinary-temperature-rated sprinklers and shall be
used for sprinklers with ordinary-and intermediate-
temperature classification.
12.6.8.2 The high-temperature design densities correspond
to high-temperature-rated sprinklers and shall be used for
sprinklers having a high-temperature rating.
12.6.9 Ordinary-and intermediate-temperature sprinklei-s
with K-factors of K-11.2 (161) or larger, where listed for
storage, shall be permitted to use the de nsities for high-
temperature sprinklers.
12.7 Discharge Considerations.
12.7.1 The water supply for sprinklers only shall be deter-
mined either from the density/area requirements of Chap-
ter 12 through Chapter 20 or shall be based upon the room
design method in accordance with Section 12.l 0, at the discre-
tion of the designer,
12.7.2* Systems with Multiple Hazard Classifications. For sys-
tems with multiple hazard classifications, the h ose su·eam al-
lowance and water supply duration shall be in accordance with
Section 12.8 as well as one of the following:
(l ) The water supply requirements for the highest hazard
classification within the system shall be used.
(2) The water supply requirements for each individual hazard
classification shall be used in the calculations for the de-
sign area for that hazard.
(3) *For systems with multiple hazard classifications where the
higher classification only lies within single rooms less than
or equal to 400 ft2 (37.2 1112) in area with no such rooms
adjacent, the water supply requiremen ts for the principal
occupancy shall be used for the remainder of the system.
12.7.3 The calculations shall satisfy any single poim on ap-
propriate density/area cmves.
12.7.4 The minimum water supply requirements shall be de-
termined by adding the hose stream allowance from Sec-
tion 12.8 to the water supply for sprinklers as determined by
Chapter 12 through Chapter 20.
12.7.5 The minimum water supply requirements determined
from 12.7.4 shall be available for the minimum duration speci-
fied in Section 12.8.
12.7.6 Total system water supply requirements shall be deter-
mined in accordance with the hydraulic calculation proce-
dures of Chapter 23.
12.7.6.1 When using the density/area method, the design
area shall meet the requirements of23.4.4.2.L
12.7.6.2 When using CMSA, the design area shall meet the
requirements of23.4.4.3.l.
12.7.6.3 When using ESFR sprinklct·s, the design area shall
consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sp.-in-
klers, consisting of four sprinklers on each of three branch
lines, unless o ther specific numbers of design sp.-inklers are
required in other sections of tJ1is standard.
12.7.7 Multiple Adjustments.
12. 7. 7. 1 Wher·e multiple aqjustments to the area of operation
arc required to be made, these adjustments shall be com-
pounded based on the area of operation originally selected.
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12.7. 7.2 Ir the building has unsprinklered combustible con-
cealed spaces, the rules of Section 12.9 shall be applied after
all other modifications have been made,
12.7.7.3 The minimum design density for any sprinkler sys-
tem installed in a storage occupancy shall be not less than
0.15 gpm/ft~ (6.1 mm/min) after all ac!justments are made.
12.8 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration.
12.8.l * Tanks shall be sized to supply tJ1e equipmelll that they
se1ve.
12.8.2* Pumps shall be sized to supply the equipment Lhat
they serve.
12.8.3 Water allowance for outside hose shall be added to the
sprinklet· requirement at the connection to the city main or a
yard hydrant, whichever is closer to tJ,e system rise1·.
12.8.4 Where inside hose connections are planned or are
required, the following shall apply:
(1) A total water allowance or 50 gpm (190 L/min) for a
single h ose connection installation shall be added to the
sprinkler requirements.
(2) A total water· allowance of 100 gpm (380 L/min) for a
multiple hose connection installation shall be added to
the sprinkler requirements.
(3) The water allowance shall be added in 50 gpm (l 90 L/
min) increments beginning at the most ,·emote hose con-
nection, with each increment added at the pressure re-
quired by the sprinkler system design at that point.
12.8.5 When hose valves for fire department use are attached
to wet pipe sprinkler system 1i sers in accordan ce with 8.17.5.2,
the following shall apply:
(1) The water supply shall not be required to be added to
standpipe demand as detem1ined from NFPA 14.
(2) Where the combined sprinkler system demand and hose
stream allowance of Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through
20 exceeds the requirements of NFPA 14, this higher de-
mand shall be used.
(3) For partially sp.-inklered buildings, the sp.-inkler demand,
not including hose su·eam allowance, as indicated in
Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 shall be added to
the requirements given in NFPA 14.
12.8.6 U nless indicated olheiwise, the minimum water sup-
ply requirements for a hydraulically designed sprinkler system
shall be determined by adding the hose stream allowance
from Table 12.8.6 to the water demand for sprinklers.
12.9 Unsprinklered Combustible Concealed Spaces.
12.9.1 * When using the density/area meLhod or room design
method, unless the requirements of 12.9.2 are met for build-
ings having unsprinklered combustible concealed spaces as
described in 8.15.1.2 and 8.15.6, the minimum area of sprin-
kler operation for that portion of the building shall be 3000 ft2
(280 m2 ).
12.9.1.1 The design area of3000 ft2 (280 1112) shall be applied
only to the sprinkler system or portions of the sptinkler system
that are aqjacent to tJ,e qualifying combustible concealed
space.
12.9.1 .2 Th e term adjacent shall appl)' to any sprinkler system
protecting a space above, below, or next to the qualifying con-
cealed space except where a barrier with a fire resistance rat-
ing at least equivalent to the water supply duration completely
separates the concealed space from the sprinklered area.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE
Table 12.8.6 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration
Commodity
"
aass I-JV
Commodities,
Group A plastics,
idle wood pallets,
idle plastic pallets
and miscellaneous
storage
On-fl oor rubber Lire
storage up lo 5 fl
(1.5 m) in height
Sprinkler Type
Conu·ol mode
d ensiLy/area
(CMDA)
Comrol Mode
Specific
Application
(CMSA)
Early Suppression
Fast Response
(FSFR)
CMDA&CMSA
Sprinkler
Spacing Type
Standard and
exLended-coverage
Standard
Extended-coverage
j
Standard
Standard and
exLended-cove rage
Number of
Ceiling Size of
Sprinklers Design
in Design Area al
Area* Ceiling
Up Lo
1200 ft2
(ll O m 2)
Over
I 200 fL2
(111 m 2)
up LO
1500 fl2
NA (140 1112)
Over
1500 fL2
( 139 1112)
up lo
2600 fL2
(240 m 2)
Over
2600 fL2
(240 m2)
Up lO 12 NA
Over 12 LO
15 NA
Over 15 Lo
25 NA
Over 25 NA
Up LO 6 NA
Up l0 St NA
Over 6 Lo 8 NA
Over 8 lo
12 NA
Over 12 NA
Up to 12 NA
Over 12 lo
15 NA
Over 15 lo
25 NA
Over 25 NA
Any Any
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Hose Stream AIJowance Water
Supply
Duration
gpm L/min (minutes)
250 950 60
500 1900 90
500 1900 120
500 1900 150
250 950 60
500 1900 90
500 1900 120
500 1900 150
250 950 60
250 950 60
500 1900 90
500 1900 120
500 1900 150
250 950 60 I
500 1900 90
500 1900 120
500 1900 150
250 950 120
(to11ti1UU'S)
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13-214 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
17 .2.2.6 In-Rack Sprinkler Requirements Where CMSA Sprin-
klers Are Used at Ceiling.
17.2.2.6.1 In-rack sprinklers shall be installed al the first Lier
level at or above one-half of the storage height.
17.2.2.6.2 The minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) venical clear
space shall be maintained between the sp.-inkler deflectors
and the lop of a tier of storage.
(A) Spl"inkler discharge shall not be obstructed by horizontal
rack members.
17.2.2.6.3* In-rack sprinklers shall be located al an imersec-
tion of transverse and longitudinal flues.
I 7.2.2.6.4 The maximum horizontal distance between in-
rack sprinkle1·s shall be 5 ft (1.5 m).
17.2.2.6.5 Where distances between transverse fl ues exceed
the maximum allowable distances, sprinklers shall be installed
al the intersection of the transverse and longitudinal flues,
and additional sprinklers shall be installed between transverse
flues lo meet the maximum distance rules.
17.2.2.6.6 Where no transverse flues exist, in-rack sprinklers
shall not exceed the maximum spacing rules.
17.2.2.6.7 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Demand. The water de-
mand for sprinklers installed in 1·acks shall be based on simul-
taneous operation of the most hydraulically remote eight
sprinklers.
17.2.2.6.8 In-Rack Sprinkler Discharge Pressure. Sp.-inkJers
in racks shall discharge at not less than 15 psi (1.0 bar) for all
classes of commodities. (See Section C. 19.)
17 .2.3* Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers
for Rack Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities Stored Up
to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height.
17 .2.3.1 Protection of single-, double-, and multiple-row rack
storage of cartoned or exposed une.x.panded Group A plastic
and cartoned expanded Group A plastic shall be in accor-
dance with Table 17.2.lU.
17.2.3.1.l ESFR protection as cle lined shall not apply to the
following:
(I) Rack storage involving solid shelves, except as permitted
by 17.2.3.1.2
(2) Rack storage invol\~ng open-lOp canons or containers
17.2.3.1.2 ESFR sprinklers shall not be pennitLed lo protect
slOrage on solid shelf racks unless the solid shelf racks are
protected with in-rack sprinklers in accordance with I 7.1.5.
17.2.3.1.2.1 Whe re solid shelves are used, in-rack sprinklers
shall be installed in every level below the highest solid shelf.
17.2.3.2 ESFR sprinkler systems shall be designed such that
the minimum operating pressu re is not less than that indi-
cated in Table 17.2.3.1 for type of storage, commodity, storage
height, and building he ight involved.
17.2.3.3 TI1e iicsign area shall consist of the most hydrauli-
cally demanding area of12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprin-
klers on each of three branch lines.
17 .2.3.4 In-Ra.ck Sprinkler Requirements Where ESFR Sprin-
klers Are Used at Ceiling.
17 .2.3.4.1 Where required by Table I 7.2.3.1, in-rack sprin-
klers shall be installed at the first tier level at or above one-half
or the storage height.
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17.2.3.4.2 Jn-rnck sprinklers shall be K-8.0 (!JS) o r K-11.2
(l 60) quick-response, ordinary-temperature sprinklers.
17.2.3.4.3 The minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) vertical clear
space shall be maintained between th e sprinkler deflectors
and the top of a tier of storage.
(A) Sprinkle,· discharge shall not be obstructed by hol"izontal
rnck me mbe1·s.
17.2.3.4.4 The maximum ho.-izontal distance between in-
rack sprinklers shall be 5 ft (1.5 m).
17.2.3.4.5* In-rack sprinklers shall be located at an intersec-
tion of transverse and longitudinal fl ues while not exceeding
the maximum spacing rules.
17.2.3.4.6 Where distances between transverse nues exceed
the maximum allowable d istances, sprinklers shall be installed
at the intersection of the transverse and longitudinal flues,
and additional sprinklers shall be installed between transverse
flues LO meet the maximum distance rules.
17.2.3.4.7 Where no transverse nues exist, in-rack sprinklers
shall not exceed the maximum spacing rules.
17 .2.3.4.8 The water demand for sprinklers installed in racks
shall be based on simultaneous operation of the most hydrau-
lically remote eight sp.-inklers.
17.2.3.4.9 Each of the in-rack sprinklers desc1ibed in 17.2.3.4.8
shall discharge ata minimum of60 gpm (227 L/min).
17.2.3.5* Protection of Exposed Expanded Group A Plastics.
17.2.3.5.1 Protection of single-, double-, and multiple-row
rack storage of exposed expanded Group A plastics shall be
pe1111iued LO be in accordance with 17.2.3.5.2 through
17.2.3.5.8.
17.2.3.5.2 The maximum storage height shall be 25 ft
(9.1 m).
17.2.3.5.3 The maximum ceiling height shall be 40 ft
(12.2 m).
17.2.3.5.4 Spl"inklers shall be intermediate temperature-
rated ESFR pendent sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of
K-25.2 (360).
17 .2.3.5.5 The design area shall consist of the most hydrauli-
cally demanding area of 12 sprinklers.
Subsection 17.2.3.5.6 was revised by a tentative inte,im
amendment (TlA). See page I.
17.2.3.5.6 The minimum operating pressure shall be either
30 psi {2.0 bar) o r 60 psi (4.1 bar) based upon the applicable
storage and ceiling height for the installation as follows:
(1) 30 psi {2.0 bar) for storage heights up to 25 fl (7.6 m) with
a maximum ceiling height of 30 ft (9.1 m)
(2) 60psi (4.1 bar) for storage he ights up to 25 ft (7.6 m) with
a maximum ceiling height of 40 fl (12.2 m)
17.2.3.5.7 The m inimum aisle width shall be 8 fl (2.4 m).
17 .2.3.5.8 The rack shall have a solid venical baJTier of¼ in.
(9.5 mm) plywood o r particleboard, 22 gauge sheet metal, or
equivale nt, from face ofrnck to face of rack, spaced ata maxi-
mum of 16.5 ft (5.0 m) inte1vals.
17.2.3.5.8.1 The vertical banier shall extend from a maxi-
mum of 4 in. ( I 02 mm) above the floor to the maximum stor-
age height.
17.2.3.5.8.2 The plan area of stora(f between ve1·tical barri-
ers and aisles shall not exceed l 24 ft ( 11.52 m 2).
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PROTt CTION OF RACK STORAGE OF PLASTIC AND RUBBER COMMODITIES 13-225
Table 17 .3.2.1 CMSA Sprinkler Design Criteria for Single-, Double-, and M uJtiple-Row Racks of Group A Plastic Commodities
Stored Over 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height
Maximum Storage Maximun1 Minimum Operating
Height Ceiling/Roof Height Number Pressure Storage Commodity K-Factor/ Type of of Design
Arrangement Class fl m ft m Orientation System Sprinklers psi bar
Single-, 30 9.1 35 JI 19.6 (280) Wet 15 25 1.7
double-, and Cartoned, Pendent
multiple-row unexpanded racks (no plasLics 35 II 40 12 19.6 (280) Wet 15 30 2.1 open-top Pendenl conLainers)
Table 17.3.3.1 ESFR Protection of Rack Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities Stored Over 25 fl (7.6 m) in Height
Maximum Storage Maximum Minimum Operating
Height Ceiling/Roof Height Pressure ln-Rack
Storage Nominal Sprinkler
Arrangement Co,;nmodity ft Ill fl m K-Factor Orientation psi bar Requiremenls
Single-. Canoned 14.0 UprighL/ 75 5.2 No
double-, and un<:"icpanded (200) pendent
multiple-row 16.8 Upright/ 52 3.6 No r<1cks (no
open-top (240) pendent
containers) 35 II
22.4 Pendent 35 2.4 No
(320)
25.2 PendenL 20 1.4 No
(360)
16.8 Pendent 52 3.6 No
(240)
30 9.J 40 12 22.4 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 25 1.7 No
(360)
14.0 Pendent 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
16.8 Pendenl 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
45 14
22.4 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(360)
16.8 Pendent 52 3.6 No
40 12
(240)
25.2 Pendent 25 I. 7 No
(360)
14.0 Pendenl 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
35 11
16.8 Pendent 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
45 14
22.4 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(320)
(ronlimus)
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13-226 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Table 17 .3.3. 1 Continued
Maximum Storage Maximum Minimum Operating
Height Ceiling/Roof Height Pressure In-Rack
Storage Nominal Sprinkler
Arrangement Commodity ft m ft
Single-,
double-. and
multiple-row
racks (no
open-top
containers) 40 12 45
..
Exposed
unexpanded ' 35
I'
30 9.l 40
H
I
45 ' I
I
40
35 I I
45
40 12 45
17.3.3.1.1 ESFR sprinklers shall not be permitted to protect
storage on solid shelf racks unless the solid shelf racks are
protected with in-rack sprinklers in accordance with 17.l.5.
17.3.3.1.1.1 Where solid shelves are used, in-rack sprinklers
shall be installed in every level below the highest solid shelf.
17.3.3.1.2 ESFR sprinklers shall nol be permitted to protect
sLOrage with open-top containers.
17.3.3.2 ESFR sprinkler systems shall be designed such that.
the minimum operating pressm·e is not less than that indi-
cated in Table 17.3.3.1 for type of swrage, commodity, storage
height, and building height involved.
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m K-Factor Orientation psi bar Requirements
14.0 Penden1 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
16.8 Penden1 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
14
22.4 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 40 2.7 No
(360)
14.0 Pendent 75 5.2 No
(200)
10.7
)]
12
12
14
14
16.8 Pendent 52 3.6 No
(240)
]6.8 Pendent 52 3.6 No
(240)
22.4 Pendent 50 3.4 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 50 3.4 No
(360)
14.0 Pendent 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
16.8 Pendent 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
16.8 Pendent 52 3.6 No
(240)
22.4 Pendent 50 3.4 No
(320)
25.2 Pendent 50 3.4 No
(360)
14.0 Pendent 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
16.8 Pendent 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
14.0 Pendent 90 6.2 Yes
(200)
16.8 Penden t 63 4.3 Yes
(240)
I 7 .3.3.3 The design area shall consist of the most hydrauli-
cally demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprin-
klers on each of three branch lines.
17.3.3.4 Where required by Table 17.3.3.l, one level of K-8.0
(115) or K-1 l.2 (160) quick-response, ordinary-LemperaLtffe
in-rack sprinklers shall be installed al the Lier level closest LO
but not exceeding one-half of the maximum storage height.
17.3.3.4.1 In-rack sprinkler hydraulic design ci-ite,·ia shall be
the most hydraulically remote eight sprinklers al 60 gpm
(230 L/min).
17.3.3.4.2 In-rack sprinkle ,·s shall be located al the intersec-
tion of the longitudinal and transverse flue space.
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ADDITIONAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
3203.10.1 Unreinforced plastic pallets. For Class I
through IV commodities, where unreinforced polypropyl-
ene or unreinforced high-density polyethylene plastic pal-
lets are used, the commodity classification shall be
increased one class. To be considered unreinforced plastic
pallets, the pallets shall be marked with a permanent sym-
bol indicating the pallet is unreinforced.
3203.10.2 Reinforced plastic pallets. For Class I through
IV commodities, where reinforced polypropylene or rein-
forced high-density polyethylene plastic pallets are used,
the commodity classification shall be increased two
classes except for Class JV commodities, which shall be
increased to a high-hazard (Group A plastic, cartoned,
unexpanded) commodity.
3203.10.3 Other pallets. For Class I through IV commod-
ities stored on plastic pallets other than polypropylene or
high-density polyethylene plastic pallets, the commodity
classification shall be increased two classes unless specific
testing is conducted by a testi ng laboratory.
SECTION 3204
DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
3204.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of
high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different
commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and
specifically designated to contain Class I, Class 11, Class 111,
Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a
high-piled storage area, or portion thereof intended for stor-
age of a different commodity class, shall be based on the
highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in
Section 3204.2.
3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 3205
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks
shall be maintained.
3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources
shall be provided in accordance with Section 305.
3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved
"No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor-
dance with Section 3 10.
3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being
conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate-
rial and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit
doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations
using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed
aisle width of 24 inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48-
inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob-
structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width
shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches ( 1219
mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum
unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches ( 11 18 mm) shall be
maintained in accordance with Section 3206. l 0.
3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions and height limitations shall comply with Section
3207.3.
3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by
the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi-
mum allowable storage height shall be provided.
3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4.
3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section
3208.3.
designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or por-SECTION 3206
tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION
than that of the highest class of commodity stored where a AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been 3206.l General. Fire protection and life safety features for
demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro-high-piled slorage areas shall be in accordance with Sections
tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided. The 3206.2 through 3206.1 I.
engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sp · -
kier system to deliver the higher density required by e of protection. Where required by Table 3206.2,
higher hazard commodity. The higher dens ity shall be b on systems, smoke and heat removal and auto-
on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the kier design densities shall be provided to protect
mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation a ~___,,.____~~__.,,,-.......,_ed_st_o_r_ag_e_ar_e_a_. ---------------,,
forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. T e 206.2.J Extent of protection. The fire safety features
contiguous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity equired in Table 3206.2 shall extend to the lesser of 15
shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional eet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or a
areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from ull height wall. Where portions of high-piled storage
other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin-areas have diflerent fire protection requirements because
kier system shall be capable of delivering the higher density f commodity, method of storage or storage height, the
over a minimum area of900 square feel (84 m2) for wet pipe fire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within
systems and 1,200 square feet ( l I I 1112) for dry pipe sys-this area shaU be based on the most restrictive design
terns. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance requirements.
with Section 903.
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CENE'.RAL Rf.QUI REME'.NTS FOR STORAGE'. 13-147
12.6* Storage Applications. of supplemental, quick-response in-rack sp1;nklers located di-
reclly below the top Lier of storage and at every nue space
intersection. 12.6.1 For storage applications with densities of0.2 gpm/ft2
(8.1 mm/min) or less, standard-response sp rinklers with a
12.1.3.4.7 When applying the supplemental in-rack sprinkler K-factor of K-5.6 (80) or larger shall be permitted.
option, Lhc ceiling density shall be based upon the given sLOr-
age height with an assumed acceptable clearance to ceiling. 12.6.2 For general sLOrage applications, rack storage, rubbe1·
tire swrage, roll paper storage, and baled cotton storage being
12.1.3.4.8 lf in-rack sprinklers are required for the actual protected with upright and pendent spray sprinklers with re-
storage height with an acceptable clearance to ceiling, in-rack quired densities of greater than 0.2 gpm/fl2 to 0.34 gpm/fl2
sprinklers shall be installed as indicated by that criteria. (S. l mm/min to 13.9 mm/min), standard-response sprinklers
12.1.4 High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans. with a nominal K-facLOr ofK-8.0 (I 15) or larger shall be used.
12.1.4.1 * The installation of HYLS fans in buildings equipped 12.6.3 For general storage applications, rack storage, rubber
wiL11 sprinkle1·s, including ESFR sprinklers, shall comply with Lire storage, roll paper storage, and baled collon storage being
the following: protected wiL11 upright and pendent spray sp1fol<lers wiL11 re-
( 1) The maximum fan diameter shall be 24 fl (7.3 111). quired densities greater than 0.34 gpm/fL2 (13.9 mm/min),
(2) The HYLS fan shall be centered approximately between standard-response spray sprinklers with a K-factor ofK-11.2 (161)
four adjacent sprinklers. or larger L11at are listed for storage applications shall be used.
(3) The verlical clearance from Lhe HVLS fan Lo sprinkler 12.6.4* Unless Lhe requirements of I 2.6.5 are met, Llie re-
deflecLOr shall be a minimum of 3 ft (900 mm). ( 4) All HVLS fans shall be interlocked Lo shut down immedi-quirements of 12.6.2 and 12.6.3 shall not apply LO modifica-tions LO existing storage application systems, using sprinkle rs ately upon receiving a waterflow signal from the alarm
system in accordance with Llie requirements of NfPA 72. with K-factors of K-8.0 (l l 5) or less.
12.2* Hose Connections. 12.6.5 Where applying the require ments of Figure
17.2.l.2.l(b) and Figm e 17.2.1.2.l (c) utilizing the design
12.2.J Small hose connect.ions [l ½ in. (38 mm)] shall be criteria of 0.6 gpm/ft2 per 2000 ft2 (24.4 mm/min pe r
provided where required by the authority having jurisdiction 186 1112) LO exisLing storage applications, the requirements
in accordance with 8.17.5 for first-aid tire-fighting and over-of 12.6.3 shall apply.
haul operaLions.
use of quick-response spray sprinklers for storage 12.2.2 Small hose connections shall not be required for shall be permitted when listed for such use. protection of Class I, 11, lll, and 1V commodities stored I
(3.7 m) or less in height. A and ESFR sprinklers shall be pennitted Lo pro-
12_3. Aojacent Hazards or Design Methods. For buildit.-.,--"'---,,...___...,._,,,..._.,,..ofClass 1 through Class IV commodities, Group A
with two or more a~jacent hazards or design methods, the plastic commodities, miscellaneous storage, and other storage
following shall apply: as specified in Chapter 12 through Chapter 20 or by othe r
NFPA standards.
(1) Where areas are not physically separated by a barrier or
partition capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area 12.6.7 .I ESFR sprinklers designed Lo meet any criteria in
from fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area, the required Chapter 12 or Chapter 14 L11rough Chapter 20 shall be permit-
sprinkler prorection for the more demanding design ba~is Led Lo pro tecL any of the following:
shall extend 15 ft (4.6 m) beyond its perimeter. ( 1) Light hazard occupancies
(2) TI1e requircmenrs of 12.3(1) shall not apply where the
area.~ are separated by a draft curtain or barric1· located (2) Ordinary hazard occupancies
above an aisle, horizontally a minimum of2 ft (600 mm) (3) Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 referencing
from the adjacent hazard on each side, or a partition that OH l, 01-12, EHl' and El-12 design criteria
is capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area from 12.6. 7 .2 Quick-response CMSA sprinklers designed Lo meet
fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area. any criteria in Cha pter 12 or Chapter 14 L11rough Chapter 20
(3) The requirements of12.3(1) shall not apply to the exten-shall be peimitted Lo protect any of the following:
sion of mo1·e demanding criteria from an upper ceiling
level to beneath a lower ceiling level where the difference ( 1) Light hazard occupancies
in height between the celling levels is at least 2 ft (2) Ordinary hazard occupancies
(600 mm). located above an aisle, horizonia.Jly a mini-(3) Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 refere ncing
mum 2 ft (600 mm) from the adjacent hazard on each OHl, OH2, EHl, and EH2 design c1·iteria
side. 12.6.7.3 Standa,·d-response CMSA sprinklers designed LO
12.4* Wet Pipe Systems. meet any c1·iteria in Chapter 12 or Chapter 14 through Chap-
I 2.4.1 Sprinkler systems shall be wet pipe systems. ter 20 shall be pennitted LO protect any of the following:
12.4.2* In areas that are subject LO freezing or where special (I) Ordinary hazard occupancies
conditions exist, dry pipe systems and preaCLion systems shall (2) Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 referencing
be pern1itted LO prot.ecL storage occupancies. OH!, OH2, EH], and EH2 design criteria
12.5 Dry Pipe and Preaction Systems. For dry pipe systems 12.6.8 The design figures indicate water demands for ordina1y-
and preaction systems, t.he a1·ea of sprinkler operation shall be temperature-rated and nominal high-temperature-rated sp1in-
inc1·eased by 30 percent without revising Lhe density. klers at the ceiling.
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Temperature Zones at Unit Heaters.
8.4.1 Standard Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers.
8.4.1.1 Upriglnand pendent spray sprinkle rs shall be permit-
ted in all occupancy hazard classifications and building con-
struction types unless the requirements of 8.15.1.6 apply.
8.4.1.2 Q uick-response sp,·inklers shall not be permitted for
use in extra hazard occupancies under Lhe density/area de-
sign method.
8.4.2 Sidewall Spray Sprinklers. Sidewall sprinklers shall only
be insLalled as follows:
horizonLal or
( 4) Extended coverage upright and pendent sprinklers in-
sLalled uncle,· smooth, Oat ceilings that have slopes not
exceeding a pitch of 1 in 3 (a rise of 4 units in a run of
12 units, a roof slope of 33.3 percent), whe,·e specifically
listed for such use
(5) Extended coverage sidewall sprinklers installed in accor-
dance with 8.9.4.2.2 in slopes exceeding a ceiling pitch of
2 in 12
(6) ln each bay of obstructed construction consisting of solid
stmctural members that extend below the deflector of the
sprinkler
(7) Extended coverage sprinklers insLalled to protect areas
below a single overhead door(s)
8.4.4 Open Sprinklers.
8.4.4.1 Open sp.-inklers shall be permitted to be used in del-
uge systems 1.0 protect special hazards 0 1· exposures or in other
special locations.
8.4.4.2 O pen sprinklers shall be insLalled in accordance with
all applicable requirements of this sLandard for Lheir auto-
matic counte,-parL
8.4.5 Residential Sprinklers.
8.4.5.1 * Residential sprinkle,·s shall be pem,itted in dwelling
units and their adjoining corridors, provided they are in-
stalled in conformance wi th their listing.
8.4.5.2 Residential sprinklers shall be used only in wet sys-
tems unless specifically listed for use in d ry systems or preac-
tion systems.
8.4.5.3 Where residential sp,inklers are insLalled in a com-
partment as defined in 3.3.6, all sprinklers within the compart-
ment shall be residential sprinklers.
8.4.6 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers.
8.4.6.1 ESFR sp,inl<lers shall be used only in wet pipe systems
unless specifically listed for use in dry systems.
8.4.6.2 ESFR sprinklers shall be insLalled only in buildings
where roof or ceiling slope above the sprinklers does not ex-
ceed a pitch of2 in 12 (a rise of2 units in a run of 12 units, a
roof slope of 16. 7 percem ).
8.4.6.3* ESFR sprinklers shall be permitted for use in build-
ings with unobsu-ucted and noncombustible obsu-ucted con-
struction. (1) Light hazard occupancies with smooth,
sloped, Oat ceilings 8.4.6.3.1 Where depths of the solid sLruCLural members
(2) O,·dinary hazard occupancies with smoo p....._,.,..._0_.,,,,,..~,-.....-~ (beams, stem, and so forth) exceed 12 in. (300 mm), ESFR
where specifically listed for such use sp,inklers shall be installed in each ch annel formed by the
(3) To protect areas be low overhead doors solid structural members.
8.4.3 Extended Coverage Sprinklers. Exte Sprinkler 8.4.6.3.2 Minimum sprinkle,· spacing and area of coverage
sprinklers shall only be insLalled as foll ows: System shall comply with the requirements of 8.12.2 and 8.12.3.
(1) In unobstructed construction consisting Separation
ceilings with a slope not exceeding a pitch'-''--"--./'~"----"-8.4.6.4.1 Where ESFRsprinkler systems are installed adjacent
(2)
(3)
of2 units in a run ofl2 units, a roof slope of] .7 percem) to sprinkler systems with standard-response spiinklers, a draft
In uno bstructed or noncombustible obstructed construe-urtain of nonc6mbu$tible construction and at least 2 fl
Lion, where specifically listed for such use (600 mm) in depth shall be required to separate the two areas.
Within trusses or bar joists having web members not .4.6 .•. 2 A clear aisle of at least 4 ft (1.2 m) centered below greater than 1 in. (25 mm) maximum dimension or the draft curtain shall be maintained for se aration. where tmsses are spaced g,·eater than 7½ ft (2.3 m) on
center and where the ceiling slope does no t exceed a 8.4.6.5 Temperature Ratings. Sprinkler temperature ratings
pitch of 1 in 6 (a rise of2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof for ESFR sprinklers shall be ordinary unless 8.3.2 requires
slope of 16.7 percent) intermediate-or high-temperature ratings.
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SECTION 3208
RACK STORAGE
3208.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with
Section 3206 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet
( I 524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack stor-
age.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper
records, with solid shelving, shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 13.
3208.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks
with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA
13.
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3208.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are 3208.3 Flue spaces. Rack storage areas protected with an
required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler automatic spri nkler system shall be provided with flue spaces
system shall be installed throughout the building or to I -hour in accordance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall
fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of be maintained.
the California Building Code. Openings in such fire b,,a_rr ..... i,,..er_s._,,...,_.,---..,,---"<--c·3.l Flue space protection. Flue spaces required by
shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-h 3208.3 above the first tier of storage in single-, dou-
protection rating. The design and installation of the au r multiple-row rack storage installations shall, where
sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection ed by the fire code official, be equipped with
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the Ca Columns ved protection devices. Such devices shall not be
Building Code. ed or modified.
3208.2.1 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelve's_,.s.,..,,.a•1.-....-·---,r.;3,._2.,..08""' ..... 4""-c-o_l_u_m_n_p_r_ot_e_c_ti_o_n_. -St_c_e_l _b_u1-·1d_i_n_g_c_o_lu_m_n_s_sh_a_ll_be_.
be protected by approved specially engineered fire protec-rotected in accordance with NFPA 13.
tion systems.
3208.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid
shelving having an area greater than 20 square feet (1 .9
m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four
edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section.
Exceptions:
I. Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar
shelves having uniform openings not more than 6
inches ( 152 mm) apart, comprising not less than
50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with
approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as
racks without solid shelves.
3208.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the
fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra-
high-rack combustible storage.
3208.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack
combustible storage shall be protected with a specially
engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack
combustible storage shall be provided with additional spe-
cial fire protection, such as separation from other build-
ings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire
department access, where required by the fire code offi-
cial.
TABLE 3208.3
REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION
RACK FLUE DESIGN Sprinklers at the celling with or In-rack sprinklers
CONFIGURATION without minimum in-rack sprinklers at every tier
Storage height ~ 25 feet Storage height > 25 feet Any height
I Sizeb 3 inches 3 inches Not required
Transverse flue space I Not required Yes Not required Single-row rack Vertically aligned
Longitudinal flue space Not required Not required Not required
I Sizeb 6 inches' 3 inches Not required
Double-row rack Transverse flue space I Not required Yes Not required (Option I) Vertically aligned
Longitudinal flue space Not required 6 inches Not required
I Sizeb 3 inches 6 inches Not required
Double-row rack Transverse flue space I Not required Yes Not required (Option 2) Vertically aligned
Longitudinal flue space 6 inches Not required Not required
I Sizcb 6 inches 6 inches Not required
Transverse flue space Not required Multiple-row rack I Vertically aligned Not required Yes
Longitudinal flue space Not required Not required Not required
For SI: I inch = 25.4 mm, I fool = 304.8 mm.
a. Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided not less than every IO feel where ESFR sprinkler protection is provided.
b. Random variations arc allowed, provided that the configuration docs not obstruct water penetration.
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(l) ExLend Lhe protecl.ion presci-ibed by 17.1.2.9 horizont.ally
one pall et load in all direclions beyond Lhe commodity
storage area requiring Lhe higher level of protection.
(2) Inst.all a vertical barrier LO segregate the commodities re-
quiring Lhe higher level of proLecLion from any adjacent
commodities.
17 .1.2.9.2 Commodities LhaL can be proLeCLed by Lhe ceiling-
level sprinkler system shall be pe1milled Lo be stored ve rtically
above and horizomally adjacent Lo Lhe portions of Lhe storage
rack equipped as prescribed by l 7.1.2.9.
17.1.2.9.3 Horizontal Barriers. Hoi-izont.al barriers shall be
installed al every Lier level of the dedicated sLOrage rack where
Lhe rack is equipped wiLh solid shelves.
17. 1.2.9.3. l Where the dedicated st01-age rack is open-frame,
horizontal barriers shall be inst.ailed al venical increments noL
exceeding 12 ft (3.6 m).
17.1.2.9.3.2 The ba1·i-iers shall span horizont.ally so that all
flue spaces within Lhe 1-ack bay are covered.
17.1.2.9.3.3 A maximum 3 in. (75 mm) wide gap shall be
p ennilLed al rack uprights.
17.1.2.9.3.4 The solid banier shall be inst.ailed on a horizon-
tal plane within a 1-ack, beneath which in-rack spi-inklers shall
be installed, as follows:
(A) The barrier shall be construCLed of minimum 22 gauge
(0.7 mm) sheeLmet.al or of minimum ¾ in. (10 mm) plywood.
(B) The barrier shall extend to both ends and both aisle faces
of the rncks covering up bolh the longitudinal and trnnsve1·se
flue spaces of Lhe rack bays in which they are inst.ailed.
(C) The barrier shall be filled Lo within 3 in. (75 mm) of any
venical rack member or other equipment Lhat would create an
opening, such as verl.ical in-rack sprinkler pipe drops.
17.1.2.9.4 In-Rack Sprinklers. Minimum K-8.0 (K-115) quick-
response sprinklers (ceil ing-level or in-rnck) shall be inst.ailed
benealh each h orizontal barrier. The deflecLOr of the sprin-
kler shall be localed as close LO Lhe underside of Lhe horizon tal
barrier as possible.
17 .1.2.9.4.1 Single-Row Racks.
(A) For single-row racks, sprinklers shall be installed at each
rack upright and al each rack mid-bay as shown in Figure
17.1.2.9.4.1 (A).
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Plan View
3 in. (75 mm) max gap at rack upright ______ /. _____ _
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I II II II 11
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FIGURE 17.1.2.9.4.l (A) Alternative Protection Single-Row
Racks.
(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinkle rs at the
face and each alLernaLing bay shall noL exceed 5 fl ( 1.5 m) and
shall not exceed 10 ft (3.0 m) between sprinklers at every
OLhe1· bay.
17.1.2.9.5 The design of an in-rack sprinkler system shall be
based on a minimum flow of 60 gpm (230 L/min) from the
most remote six sprinklers for single-row racks or the most
remote eight sprinklers for both double-row and mulliple-row
racks.
(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall 17.1.2.9.6 The in-rack sp1inkler demand shall noL be 1·e-
not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m). quired LO be hydraulically balanced with Lhe ceiling-level
sprinkler system. 17.1.2.9.4.2 Double-Row Racks.
17.1.2.9.7 Ceiling Sprinkler System. The ceiling-level sprin-
(A) For double-row racks, spl'inklers shall be insLalled at each kier system shall be designed based on Lhe highest commodity
rack upright within the longitudinal flue space and at Lhe face hazard not protected by the crite1ia prescribed by 17.1.2.9.
of Lhe rack and al Lhe mid-bay face of each rack bay as shown in
Figure l 7.l.2.9.4.2(A). l 7.1.3 Movable Racks. Rack storage in movable rncks shall be
protected in Lhe same manner as multiple-row rncks.
(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall
noL exceed 5 ft ( 1.5 m ) at Lhe rack face and Io fl · t · 17. I .4 Fi.re Protection of Steel Columns -Columns Within
Lhe JongiLUdinal flue space. Storage Racks. See Section C.10.
17. l.2.9.4.3 Multiple-Row Racks. 17 .l.4.1 * Whe1•e fireproofing of building columns is not pro-
"id ed and swrage heighl.5 are in excess of 15 ft (4.6 m), pro-
(A) For multiple-row racks, an alternating sp tcction of building columns located wholly or partially within
menl shall be inst.alled within adj acent u-ansv• t11e rack fo0Lp1int indusive of flue space or wilhin 12 in.
as shown in Figure l 7. l.2.9.4.3(A), with sprinkfbr-l'n-<e-.<((:-C--''-_.,1(305 mm) of the footprint shall be protected in accordance
of each flue space. 'Lh one of the followin :
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13-202 INSTALLATION OF SPJUNKLER SYSTEMS
max ✓ lb H orizonta ame
0 °D ,D x +--10 ft (3 m) max-X
D D OD
Elevation View
FIGURE 17.J.2.9.4.2(A) AJternalive Protect.ion Double-Row
Racks.
( 1) In-rack sprinklers
(2) Sidewall sprinklers at the 15 ft (4.6 m ) elevation, pointed
toward one side of the steel column
(3) Prm~sion of ceiling sp1·inkler density for a minimum of
2000 ft 2 (186 1112) with ordinary temperature-or high
temperature-rated sprinklers as shown in Table 17.1.4.l
for storage heights above 15 fl (4.6 m) up to and includ-
ing 20 ft (6.1 m)
rov1s1on otCMS:->\or ESFR ce1 m s nnl<ler rotecll n
17.1.4.2 Where storage heights are in excess of 15 ft (4.6 m)
and vertical rack members support the building structure, the
vertical rack members shall be protected in accordance with
one of the options in 17.1.4.1.
17 .] .4.3 The flow from a column sprinkler(s) shall be pe1mit-
ted to be omiued from the sprinkler system hydraulic calcula-
tions.
17. 1.5 Solid Shelving.
17 .1.5.1 Where solid shelving in single-, double-, and multiple-
row racks exceeds 20 ft2 (l .9 m2) but does not exceed 64 ft2
(5.9 1112) in area, sprinklers shall not be required below every
shelf, but shall be installed at the ceiling and below shelves at
intermediate levels not more than 6 Ii. (1.8 m) apart vertically. (See
Section C. 11.)
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~(1.5~ I max I
Elevation View
/ Horizontal bame
FIGURE 17.1.2.9.4.3(A) Alternative Protection Multiple-Row
Racks.
Table 17 .1.4.1 Ceiling Sprinkler Densities for Protect.ion of
Steel Building Columns
Aisle Width
4 ft (1.2 m) 8 fl (2.4 m)
Commodity
Classification gpm/fl2 (L/min)/m2 gpm/fl2 (L/min)/m2
G,·oupA 0.68 27.7 0.57 23.2
plastics
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13-54 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
8.5.4.l.3 Fo1· ceilings Lhal have insulation installed direCLly
against underside of the ceiling or roof structure, the deflec-
tor d istance shall be measured from the bouom of the insula-
tion and shall be in accordance with 8.5.4.1.3.1 or 8.5.4.l.3.2.
8.5.4.1.3. l For insulation that is installed directly against the
ceiling or roof structure and is installed flat and parallel lo the
ceiling or roof structure, the deflector distance shall be mea-
sured Lo the underside of the insulation .
8.5.4.1.3.2 For insulation that is installed in a manner thal
causes il lo deflect or sag down from the ceiling or roof struc-
ture, the deflector distance shall be measured as half of the
distance of the deflection from the insulation high point lo
the insulatio n low poinl.
(A) If the deflection or sag in lhe insulation exceeds 6 in.
(150 mm), the deflector distance shall be measu red to the
high poim of the insulation.
(B) The deflecw1· shall not be positioned above the low point
of the insulation.
8.5.4.1.4* Heat colleclOrs shall not be used as a means Lo assist
the activation of a sprinkler.
8.5.4.2 Deflector Orientation. Deflectors of sprinklers shall
be aligned parallel lo ceilings, roofs, or the incline of stairs.
8.5.5 Obstructions lo Sprinkler Discharge.
8.5.5.1 * Performance Objective. Sprinklers shall be located so
as lO minimize obstructions to discharge as defined in 8.5.5.2
and 8.5.5.3, or additional sprinklers shall be provided to en-
sure adequate coverage of the hazard. (See Figure A.8.5.5. 1.)
8.5.5.2* Obstructions lo Sprinkler Discharge Pallem Develop-
ment.
8.5.5.2.1 ConLinuous or noncontinuous obstructions less
than or equal to 18 in. (450 mm) below tl1e sprinkler defleclOr
that prevem the pauern from fully developing shall comply
with 8.5.5.2.
of the obstruction is 24 in. (600 mm) or less above the floor or
d eck.
8.5.5.3.2 Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions
that are not fixed in place, such as conference tables.
8.5.5.3.3 Sprinkle1·s installed under obstructions shall be of
th e same type (spray, CMSA, ESFR, residential) as installed al
the ceiling except as permitted by 8.5.5.3.3.1.
8.5.5.3.3.1 Spray sprinklers shall be pennilted Lo be utilized
under overhead doors.
8.5.5.3.4* Sprinklers installed under op en gratings shall be of
the intermediate level/rack swrage type or othenvise shielded
from the discharge of overhead sprinklers.
8.5.5.4 Closets. In all closets and compartments, in cluding
those closets housing mechanical equipment, that are 1101
larger than 400 fl3 (l l.3 1113) in size, a single sprinkler at the
highest ceiling level shall be sufficient without regard to ob-
structions or minimum distance to the wall.
8.5.6 Clearance from Deflector to Storage.
8.5.6.1 * Unless the requirements of 8.5.6.2, 8.5.6.3, 8.5.6.4, or
8.5.6.5 are met, the clearance between the deflector and the
top of slOrage 01· contents of Lhe room shall be 18 in.
(450 mm) or greater.
8.5.6.2 Wh ere other standards specify greater clearance Lo
storage minimums, they shall be followed.
8.5.6.3 A minimum clearance Lo storage of 36 in. (900 mm)
shall be pem1itted for special sprinklers.
8.5.6.4 A minimum clearance to storage of less than 18 in.
( 450 mm) between Lhe top of storage and ceiling sp1i nkler
deflectors shall be pennitted whe1·e proven by successful large-
scale lire tests for the particular hazard.
8.5.6.5 The clearance from the lOp of storage 10 sprinkle1·
deflecwrs shall be not less than 36 in. (900 mm) where rubber
ti res are stored.
8.5.5.2.2 Sprinklers shall be positioned in accordance with 8.5.7 Skylights.
Lhe minimum distances and special requirements of Sec-
Lion 8.6 through Seel.ion 8.12 so that they are located sufli-8.5.7.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted Lo be omi1ted from sky-
ciem ly away from obstructions such as truss webs and cho1·ds, lights not exceeding 32 ft2 (3.0 m2) in area, regardless ofhaz-
pipes, columns, and fixtures. ard classification, that are separated by at least 10 ft (3.0 m)
ho1·izontally from any other unprotected skylight or unpro-
8.5.5.3" Obstructions that Prevent Sprinkler Discha.,...~..,~·>-~ 1 _.,....J_.,.....,._,eiling pocket.
Reaching Hazard. Con tinuous or noncontinuous ob
that interrupt Lhe water discharge in a horizontal pl When a sp1"inkler is installed directly beneath a sky-
than 18 in. (450 mm) below u1e spiinkler deflector· exceeding 32 ft2 (3.0 1112), the distance lO the ceiling
ner to limit th e distribution from reaching the prote easured Lo the plane of tl1e ceiling as if the skylight
ard shall comply with 8.5.5.3. resent.
8.5.5.3.J• Sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obsuuc-8.5.7.2 Skyligh ts not exceeding 32 ft2 (3.0 1112) shall be per-
tions over 4 ft (1.2 m) in width. mitted to have a plastic cove1·.
8.5.5.3.1.l Sprinklers shall be located below the obstruction 8·6 Slandard Pendenl and Upright Spray Sprinklers.
and not more than 3 in. (75 mm) from the outside edge of the 8.6.1 General. All requirements of Section 8.5 shall apply to
obstruction. standard pendent and upright spray sp1"inklers except as
8.5.5.3.1.2 Where sprinklers are located adjacem lO the ob-
struction, they shall be of the imermediale level rack type.
8.5.5.3.1.3 The cleflecto1· ofaulomatic sprinklers installed u n-
der fixed obstrnctions shall be positioned no mo1·e than 12 in.
(300 mm) below the bo uom of the obstruction.
8.5.5.3.1.4 Sprinkle1·s shall nol be required under noncom-
b ustible obstructions over 4 fl. (1 .2 m) wide where the bouom
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8.6.2 Protection Areas per Sprinkler (Standard Pendent and
Upright Spray Sprinklers).
8.6.2.1 Determination of Protection Area of Coverage.
8.6.2.J.l Except as permitted by 8.6.2.1.2, the protection
area of coven1ge per sprin kler (As) shall be determined in
accordance wi th 8.5.2. l .
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13-146 INSTALLATION OF SPRJNKLER SYSTEMS
Chapter 12 General Requirements for Storage
12.l General. The requirements of Seel.ion 12.1 shall apply to
all storage arrangements and commodities other than miscel-
laneous sto,·age (see Chapter 13) and as modified by specific
sections in Ch apter 14 through Chapter 20.
12.J.l Roof Vents and Draft Curtains. See Section C.6.
12.J.J.l * Manually operated roof vents or automatic roof
vents with operal.ing elements that have a higher temperature
classificalion than the automatic sprinklers shall be permitted.
area shall be the same as the sprinkler protection for the high
ceiling area.
12.J.3.2 ESFRsprinklers shall be used only in buildings equal
to, 0 1· less than, the height of the building for which th ey have
been listed.
12.1.3.3 The sp rinkler system design shall be based on the
storage height and clearance to ceiling that roulinely or pe,·i-
odically exist in the building and create the greatest wate,·
demand. Where storage is placed above doors, the storage
height shall be calculated from the base of storage above the
door.
12.J.J.2 Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sp,;nklers
shall not be used in buildings with automalic heal or smoke 12-1.3.4 Clearance lo Ceiling.
ven ts unless the vents use a high-temperature rated, standard-12.1.3.4.1 * The clearance to ceiling shall be measured in ac-
response operating mechanism. cordance with 12.1.3.4.l.l through 12.1 .3.4.1.3.
12.1.1.3* Draft curtains shall not be used within ESFR sp,·in-12.1.3.4.1.1 For corrngated metal deck roof's up to 3 in.
kier systems. epth, the clearnnce to ceiling shall be measured
of storage to the bottom of the deck. 12. I. 1.3.1 Draft curtains separating ESFR sprinklers at syste
breaks or from control mode sprinklers or between hazar For corrugated metal deck roofs deeper than
shall be permitted. (See8.4.6.4.) ), the clearance to ceiling sh all be measured to ~--------....----=----------------_:,::::;-'--cfi~niJ);Tlc~~1':>oint on the deck. 12.J.2 Ceiling Slope. The sprinkler system criteria specified
in Chapter 12 and Chapiers 14 through 20 are intended 10 12.1.3.4.1.3 For ceilings that have insulal.ion attached di-
apply to buildin~ with ceiling slopes not exceeding 2 in 12 rectly to underside of the ceiling or roof strncture, the clear-
(16. 7 percent) unless modified by a specific section in Chap-ance to ceiling shall be measured fro m the top o f stornge to
ter 12 and Chapters 14 thrnugh 20. the bouom of the insulal.ion and shall be in accordance with
12.1.3* Building and Storage Height.
12.1.3.1 The maximum building height shall be measured to
the underside of the roof deck or ceiling or in accordance
with 12.1.3. 1.1 through 12.1.3.1.3.
12.1.3.1.1 For corrugated metal deck roofs up to 3 in.
(75 mm) in depth, the maximum roof height shall be mea-
sured from floor to the bottom of the deck.
12.1.3.1.2 For decks deeper than 3 in. (75 mm). Lhe maxi-
mum roof height shall be measured to the high est point on
the deck.
12.1.3.1.3 For ceilings that have insulation installed di1·ectly
against underside of the ceiling or roof structure, the maxi-
mum roof height sh all be measured to the bottom of insula-
Lio n and shall be in accordance with 12.1.3.1.3.l or
12.1.3.1.3.2.
12.1.3.1.3.1 For insulal.ion that is installed directly agains1
the ceiling or roof strncture and is installed flat and parallel to
the ceiling or roof strucwre, the maximum roof height shall
be measured to the underside of the insulation.
12.1.3.1.3.2 For insulation that is installed in a manner that
causes it lo deflect or sag down from the ceiling or roof struc-
ture, the maximum roof height shall be measured as half of
the distance of the defleclio n from the insulation high point
to the insulation low point. lfthe defleclion or sag in the insu-
lation exceeds 6 in. (150 mm), the maximum roofheightshall
be measured to the high point of the insulation.
J 2.1.3.1.4* Where the building height changes within a com-
partment, the sprinklers directly over the storage shall be ca-
pable of protecting storage directly beneath.
12.1.3.1.4.1 \.\'here a ban;er to heat and smoke in accor-
dance with 12.3(2) or 12.3(3) is not present, the sprinkler
criteria 15 ft (4.6 m) into the perimeter of the lower ceiling
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12.l.3.4.l.3(A) or l 2.l .3.4. l.3(B).
(A) FOJ-insulation that is attached directly to the ceiling or
roof slrnclure and is installed flat and parallel Lo the ceiling or
roof structure, the clearance to ceiling shall be measured from
the top of storage to the underside of the insulalion.
(B) For insulation that is installed in a manner that causes it
to deflect or sag down from the ceiling or roof sl n.1cture, the
clearance to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage
to a point half of L11e distance of the deflecl.ion from the insu-
lation high point to the insu lation low point. If the defleclion
or sag in the insulation exceeds 6 in. (150 mm), the clearance
to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage to the
high point of the insulation.
12. 1.3.4.2 For spray sprinkler criteria where the clearance to
ceiling exceeds those identified in this section, the require-
ments ofl2.l.3.4.3 through 12.1.3.4.8 shall apply.
12.1.3.4.3 Where the clearance to ceiling exceeds 20 ft
(6.1 m) for Chapters 14 and 15, protection shall be based
upon the storage height that would result in a clearance to
ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m).
12.1.3.4.4 Where 1he clearance to ceiling exceeds 20 ft
(6.1 m) for Seel.ion 16.2, proteclion shall be based upon the
storage height L11at would result in a clearance to ceiling of
20 ft (6.1 m) or providing one level of supplemental, quick-
response in-rack sp1;nklers located directly below the top Lier
of storage and at eve,)' flue space intersection.
12.1.3.4.5 Where Ll1e clearance to ceil ing exceeds JO ft
(3.0 m) fo,· Section 16.3 or Section 17.2, protection shall be
based upon the storage height that would result in a clearance
to ceiling of 10 ft (3.0 m) or providing one level of supplemen-
tal, quick-response in-rack sprinklers located directly below
the top tier of storage and at eve,)' flue space intersecl.ion.
12.1.3.4.6 Where the clearance exceeds 10 ft (3.0 m) for Sec-
tion 17.3, protecl.ion shall be based upon providing one level
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 13-51
igh-
temperature zone
7 ft O in.
(2.1 m..,)_---'--~
Unit heater /4
I --~-i·l
, 1e
I c:, ' ,~ \
1.£ ----1--1-----, 0 -1; ·-"
B = 0.5774 x A
C=1.1547 x A
Airflow
EIT~ ~()
;;; I 8 -L ____ _
<( .£ I + 5 ft 91/io in. C
o 1.£e (1.76 ml l 4:' IO
~1-=~ "'-
Intermediate-temperature zone
I t B
~f --a tt 11iin~ -
1;;E (2.64 m)
lai:, '.'.3 \ I"'-B ' ----1-.l--'-~-~---------•/ 11 ft 611/,oin.
(3.52 m)
FIGURE 8.3.2.5 High-Temperature and Intermediate-
Temperature Zones al Unit Heaters.
8.4.1 Standard Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers.
8.4.1.l Upright and pendent spray sprinklers shall be permit-
ted in all occupancy hazard classifications and building con-
struction types unless the requirements of 8.15. l .6 apply.
8.4.1.2 Quick-response sprinklers shall not be permitted for
use in exLra hazard occupancies undet··.,,.,......,......,,,...... .• ,.......,.,.,-...,,,_,
sign method.
8.4.2 Sidewall Spray Sprinklers. Side
be installed as follows:
(1) Light hazard occupancies with s sloped, flat ceilings .__..,,__,, . ..__.., ,__,...__~ ...,_,
(2) Ordinary hazard occupancies with smooth, flat ceilings
where specifically listed for such use
(3) To protect areas below overhead doors
8.4.3 Extended Coverage Sprinklers. Extended coverage
sprinklers shall only be installed as follows:
(1) ln unobstructed construction consisting of flat, smooth
ceilings with a slope not exceeding a pitch of l in 6 (a rise
of2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof slope of 16.7 percent)
(2) In unobstmcted or noncombustible obstructed construc-
tion, where specifically listed for such use
(3) Within trusses or bar joists having web members not
greater than I in. (25 mm) maximum dimension or
whe1·e Lrusses at·e spaced greate1· than 71/i fl (2.3 m) on
center and where the ceiling slope does not exceed a
pitch of l in 6 (a rise of2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof
slope of 16. 7 percent)
(4) Extended coverage upright and pendent sprinklers in-
stalled under smooth, Oat ceilings that have slopes not
exceeding a pitch of I in 3 (a rise of 4 units in a run of
12 uni ts, a roof slope of 33.3 percen l), where specifically
listed for such use
(5) Extended coverage sidewall sprinklers installed in accor-
dance with 8.9.4.2.2 in slopes exceeding a ceiling pitch of
2 in 12
(6) In each bay of obstructed construction consisting of solid
structural memberi; tJiat extend below the d eflector of the
sprinkler
(7) Extended coverage sprinklers installed to protect areas
below a single overhead door(s)
8.4.4 Open Sprinklers.
8.4.4.l Open sprinklers shall be permitted LO be used in del-
uge systems to protect special hazards or exposures or in other
special locations.
8.4.4.2 Open sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with
all applicable requirements of this standard for their auto-
matic counte1-parl.
8.4.5 Residential Sprinklers.
8.4.5.1 * Residential sprinklers shall be pennitted in dwelling
units and tJ1eir adjoining corridors, provided they are in-
stalled in conformance with their listing.
8.4.5.2 Residential sprinklers shall be used only in wet sys-
tems unless specifically listed for use in dry systems or preac-
tion systems.
8.4.5.3 Where residential sprinklers are installed in a com-
partment as defined in 3.3.6, all sprinklers within the compan-
ment shall be residential sprinklers.
8.4.6 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers.
8.4.6.1 ESFR spl'inklers shall be used o nly in wet pipe systems
unless specifically listed for use in dry systems.
8.4.6.2 ESFR sp,;nklers shall be installed only in buildings
where roof or ceiling slope above the sprinklers does not ex-
ceed a pitch of2 in 12 (a rise of2 units in a nrn of 12 units, a
roof slope ofl6.7 pe1·cent).
8:-4.6:3....,ESFR spa n ·1ers s alf6e pcnm tea r use m min-
ings with unobstructed and noncombustible obstructed con-
struction.
8.4.6.3.1 Where depths of the solid structural members
(beams, stem, and so forth) exceed 12 in. {300 mm), ESFR
sprinklers shall be installed in each channel formed by the
solid-structural members.
8.4.6.3.2 Minimum sprinkler spacing and area of coverage
al_Lqnn.pl ~Yirements of8.12.2 and 8.12.,..,...__, _ _.
8.4.6.4 Draft Curtains.
8.4.6.4.l Where ESFR sprinkler systems are installed adjacent
to sprinkler systems with standard-response sp1;nklers, a draft
curtain of noncombustible construction and at least 2 ft
(600 mm) in depth shall be required to separate the two areas.
8.4.6.4.2 A clear aisle ofat least 4 ft (1.2 m) centered below
the draft curtain shall be maintained fo,· separation.
8.4.6.5 Temperature Ratings. Sprinkler temperature ratings
for ESFR sprinklers shall be ordinary unless 8.3.2 requires
in1ern1ediate-or high-temperature ratings.
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13-86 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
~
Ceiling
li l li I
Not less Not less
than 36 in. 6 in. than 36 in.
(900 mm) (150 mm) (900 mm)
J_ maximum
Obstruction
1. 12 in. I
(300 mm)' I 12 in. I • (300 mm)'
maximum maximum
FIGURE 8.11.5.3.5 Obstruction More Than 36 in. (914 mm)
Below Sprinklers (GMSA Sprinklers).
that branch line and the sp1inklers on the branch line it is
moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 ( 10.2 m2) pe r sprin-
kler where all of the following conditions are met
(l) The average actual floor area protected by the sprinklers
on the moved branch line and the sprinkle1·s on the adja-
cen t branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 ni2) per
sprinkler.
(2) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers exceed
12 ft (3.7 m).
(3) IL shall not be permitted lo move a branch line where
there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that exceed
the maximum sprinkler spacing.
8.12.2.3 Minimum Protection Area of Coverage. The mini-
mum allowable protection area of coverage for a sprinkler (A,)
shall not be less than 64 ft2 (5.92).
8.12.3 Sprinkler Spacing (Early Suppression Fast-Response
Sprinklers).
8.12.3.1 Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers. The maxi-
mum distance between sprinklers shall be in accordance with
the following:
( l) Where tJ1e storage height is Jess than or equal to 25 fl
(7.6 m) and the ceiling height is less than or equal to 30 ft
(9.1 m ), the distance between sp1inklers shall be limited
to not more than 12 ft (3.7 m) between sprinklers as
shown in Table 8.12.2.2.1.
(2) Unless the requirements of8.12.3.1(3) or 8.12.3.1(4) are
met, where the storage height exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) and
ceiling height exceeds 30 fl (9.1 m), U1e distance between
sprinklers shall be limited LO not more than 10 ft (3.0 m)
between sprinklers.
(3)*Regardless of tJ1e storage or ceiling height arrangement,
deviations from me maximum sprinkler spacing shall be
pem1iu.ed LO eliminate obstructions created by structural
elements (such as trusses, bar joists, and wind bracing) by
moving a sprinkler along the branch line a maximum of
1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided cover-
age for 1ha t sprinkler does not exceed llO ft2 (10.2 m2)
where all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The average actual floor area protected by the moved
sprinkler and Ll1e adjacenL sprinklers shall not exceed
100 ft2 (9.3 m2).
(b) Adjacent branch lines shall mainLain the same pat-
tern.
(c) In no case shall Lhe distance between sprinklers ex-
ceed 12 ft (3.7 m).
(4) Where branch lines are parallel to trusses and bar j oists,
deviaLions from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be
permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural
elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by
moving a single branch line a maximum of l ft (300 mm)
from its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the
sprinklers on that branch line and the sprinklers o n the
branch line it is moving away from does not exceed l 10 ft2
(10.2 m2) per sprinkler where all of Ll1e following condi-
tions are met:
(a) The average actual floor area protected by the sprin-
klers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on
the adjacent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2
(9.3 m02
) per sprinkler.
(b) In no case shall the distance between sp1inklers ex-
ceed 12 fl (3.7 m).
(c) IL shall no t be permitted to move a branch line where
there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that ex-
ceed the maximum sprinkler spacing.
8.12.3.2 Maximum Distance from Walls. The distance from
sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half of tJ1e allowable
distance permitted between sprinklers as indicated in Table
8.12.2.2.1.
8.12.3.3 Minimum Distance from Walls. Sprinklers shall be
located a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall.
8.12.3.4
shall be ESFR &
e tween Sprinklers. Sprinklers
l (2.4 m) on center.
Construction
Table 8.12.2.2.1 Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing of ESFR Sprinkle Types
Ceiling/Roof Heights Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) Ceiling/Roof Heights Over 30 ft (9.1 m)
Construction Type
Noncombustible
unobstructe d
Protection Area
100 9.3
Spacing
fl m
12 3.7
Toncombustible obstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7
Combustible unobs1ruc1e ,._d,.__ ___ .._l .,.O"-O ___ ,;o9.:.:.3.:,_ ___ __,l_.,2 _____ ..;;:.3.._. 7 __ _
p mbustible obstmctcd N/A N/A
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Protection Area Spacing
ft2 m2 ft m
JOO 9.3 10 3.0
100 9.3 JO 3.0
100 9.3 10 3.0
N/A N/A
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13-214 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
17.2.2.6 In-Rack Sprinl<ler Requirements Where CMSA Sprin-
klers Are Used at Ceiling.
17.2.2.6.1 In-rack sprinklers shall be installed at the first tier
level al or above one-half of the storage height.
17.2.2.6.2 The minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) vertical clear
space shall be maintained betwee n Lhe sprinkler deflectors
and the top of a tier of storage.
(A) Sprinkle,· discharge shall not be obstructed by horizontal
rack members.
17.2.2.6.3* In-rack sprinklers shall be located al an intersec-
tion of transverse and longitudinal flues.
17.2.2.6.4 The maximum hol'izontal distance be tween in-
rack sp1·inklers shall be 5 ft (l.5 m).
17.2.2.6.5 Where distances between transverse flues exceed
the maximum allowable distances, sprinklers shall be installed
at the intersection of the transverse and longitudinal flues,
and additional sprinklers shall be installed between transverse
flues to meet the maximum distance rules.
17.2.2.6.6 Where no transverse flues exist, in-rack sprinklers
shall not exceed the maximum spacing mies.
17 .2.2.6. 7 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Demand. The wate r de-
mand for sprinklers installed in racks shall be based on simul-
taneous operation of the most hydraulically remote eight
sprinklers.
17.2.2.6.8 In-Rack Sprinl<ler Discharge Pressure. Sprinklers
in racks shall discharge al not less than 15 psi ( l.0 bar) for all
classes of com modities. (See Section C. I 9.)
17.2.3.4.2 In-rack sp1·inklers shall be K-8.0 (115) or K-11.2
(160) quick-response, ordinary-temperature sprinklers.
17.2.3.4.3 The minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) vertical clear
sp ace shall be maintained between the sprinkler deflectors
and the top of a Lier of storage.
(A) Sprinkler discharge shall not be obstructed by hoiizontal
rack me mbers.
17.2.3.4.4 The maximum h orizontal distance between in-
rack sp1·inkle1·s shall be 5 ft (1.5 m).
17.2.3.4.5* In-rack sprinklers shall be located aL an intersec-
tion of transverse and longitudinal flues while not exceeding
the maximum spacing m ies.
17.2.3.4.6 Where distances between transverse flues exceed
the maximum allowable distances, sprinklers shall be installed
at Lhe intersection of the u·ansverse and longitudinal flues,
and additional sprinklers shall be install ed between transverse
flues to meet the max imum distance rules.
17.2.3.4. 7 Where no transverse flues exist, in-rack sprinklers
shall no t exceed the maximum spacing rules.
17.2.3.4.8 The waler demand for sprinklers installed in racks
shall be based on simultaneous operation of Lhe mosl hydrau-
lically remote eight spi-inklers.
17.2.3.4.9 Each of the in-rack spiinklers desciibed in I 7.2.3.4.8
shall discharge ata minimum of60 gpm (227 L/min).
17.2.3.5* Protection of Exposed Expanded Group A Plastics.
17.2.3.5.1 Protection of single-, d ouble-, and multiple-row
1·ack storage of exposed expanded Group A plastics shall be
pe1111itted LO be in accordance with 17.2.3.5.2 through
17.2.3.5.8.
17.2.3* Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFRy.....zy.Lt(!,,....,<Y'-____,.~,,...,_......_,......,_,,,-.._,,...,_,,........._;mum
for Rack Storage of Group A Plastic Commoditi
to and Including 25 fl (7 .6 m) in Height.
storage height shall be 25 fl
17.2.3.1 Protection of single-, double-, and mull
No Solid Shelves and no
Open-Top Containers mum ceiling height shall be 40 ft
storage of cartoned or exposed unexpanded G ,.__✓....,_,'-..., h II b . c1· and cartoned expanded Group A plastic shall be in accor·'_.....,'-'t-.,.a;:,,.-,::,--:-,,....-,'01'.lt-,.,11C"l~ s a e mterme tale temperature-
dance with Table 17.2.3.1. rated ESFR pende nt sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of
K-25.2 (360).
17.2.3.1.1 ESFR protection as defined shall not apply lo I.he
following:
( l) Rack storage involving solid shelves, except as pennitted
by 17.2.3.l.2
(2) Rack storage involving open-top cartons or containers
17.2.3.1.2 ESFR sprinklers shall not be permitted Lo protect
storage o n solid shelf racks unless Lhe solid shelf racks are
protected with in-rack sprinklers in accordance with 17.1.5.
17.2.3.1.2.1 Where solid shelves are used, in-rack spl"inklers
shall be installed in every level below the highest solid shelf.
17.2.3.2 ESFR sp rinkler systems shall be designed such that
the minimum operating pressure is no t less than that indi-
cated in Table 17.2.3. l for type of storage, commodity, storage
height, and building h eight involved.
17.2.3.3 The d esign area shall consist of the m ost hydrauli-
cally demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprin-
klers on each of three branch lines.
17.2.3.4 In-Rack Sprinkler Requirements Where ESFR Sprin-
klers Are Used at Ceiling.
17.2.3.4.1 Whe1·e rcqui1·ed by Table 17.2.3.1 , in-rack sprin-
klers shall be installed at the first tier level al or above one-half
of the storage height.
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17 .2.3.5.5 The design area shall consist of the most hydrauli-
cally demanding area of 12 spi-inklers.
Subsection 17.2.3.5.6 was revised by a tentative interim
amendme nt (TIA). See page l.
17 .2.3.5.6 The minimum operating pressure shall be either
30 psi (2.0 bar) or 60 psi ( 4. 1 bar) based upon the applicable
storage and ceiling height for the installation as follows:
(I) 30 psi (2.0 bar) for storage heights up to 25 ft (7.6 m) with
a maximum ceiling height of 30 fl (9.1 m )
(2) 60 psi (4.1 bar) for storage heights up Lo 25 ft (7.6 m) with
a maximum ceiling height o f 40 ft (1 2.2 m)
17.2.3.5.7 The minimum aisle width shall be 8 ft (2.4 m).
17 .2.3.5.8 The rack shall have a solid vertical barrier of ¾ in.
(9.5 mm) plywood or particleboard, 22 gauge sheet metal, or
equivalent, from face of rack LO face of rack, spaced at a maxi-
mum of 16.5 ft (5.0 m ) imervals.
17.2.3.5.8.1 The vertical barrier shall exte nd from a maxi-
mum of 4 in. (102 mm) above the floor to the maximum sto r-
age height.
17.2.3.5.8.2 The plan ai-ea of stora~e between vertical baJTi-
ers and aisles shall no t exceed 124 ft ( 11 .52 m2).
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Table 11.2.3.l.2 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply
Duration Requirements for Hydraulically Calculated Systems
Total Combined
Inside and Outside
lnside Hose Rose Duration
Occupancy gpm L/min gpru L/min (minutes)
.ight hazard 0,50,or 0, 190, or 100 380 30
JOO 380
Ordinary 0,50,or 0, 190,or 250 950 60-90
hazard 100 380
ExLra hazard 0,50,or 0, 190,or 500 1900 90-120
100 380
Lo Lh e boltom of solid wood joists or solid limiLed-
combustiblc construction or noncombustible const.ruction
so as to create enclosed joist spaces 160 fL3 ( 4.5 m3) or less
in volume, including space below insula1jon that is laid di-
recLly on top or within Lhe ceiling joists in an otherwise
sprinklered concealed space.
(5) Concealed spaces whe,·c rigid materials a1·e used and the
exposed surfaces have a flame spread index of25 or less
and Lhe maLerials have been demonstrated Lo not propa-
gate fire more Lhan 10.5 ft (3.2 m) when LesLed in accor-
dance wiLh ASTM E84, Standard Test Method .for Smface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSl/
UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics
of Building Materials, extended for an additional 20 min-
ules in Lhe form in which Lhey a,·e installed in the space.
(6) Concealed spaces in which Lhe exposed materials are
constructed entirely offire-retardanL-LreaLed wood as de-
fined by NFPA 703.
(7) Concealed spaces over isolaLed small rooms noL exceed-
ing 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) in area.
(8) Vertical pipe chases under l O fL2 (0.9 1112), provided
Lh al in multifloor buildings the chases are fircstopped al
each fl oor using mate,;als equivalent to the floor con-
struction, and where such pipe chases con tain no
sources of ignition, piping shall be noncombustible, and
pipe penetraLions al each floor shall be properly scaled.
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(9) Exterior columns under 10 ft2 (0.9 1112) in area formed
by studs or wood joists, supponing exterior canopies that
are fully protected with a sprinkler system.
(lO)*Ligh L or ordinary hazard occupancies where noncom-
bustible or limiLed-combustible ceilings are attached to
the bottom of composite wood joists either directly or on
to metal channels not exceeding l in. (25 mm) in depth,
provided the adj acent joist channels are fi1·estopped into
volumes not exceeding 160 ft3 ( 4.5 1113 ) using mate1·ials
equivalent to½ in . (13 mm) gypsum board, and al leasL
3½ in. (90 mm) of ball insulation is installed al the bot-
tom of the joist channels when the ceiling is aLtached
utilizing metal channels.
11.2.3.2 Density/Area Method.
11.2.3.2.1 Water Supply.
11.2.3.2. I .I The water supply requ i rem en L for sprin klers only
shall be calculated from the densiLy/area clllves of Figure
11.2.3.Ll or from Chapter 22 where density/area criteria are
specified for· special occupancy hazards.
11.2.3.2.I.2 When using Figure 11.2.3.1.1, the calculations
shall satisfy any single point on the appropriaLe density/area
Cll!Ve.
11.2.3.2.1.3 When using Figure 11.2.3.1.1, iLshall not be nec-
essa1-y Lo meeL all points on the selected cwves.
I 1.2.3.2.2 Sprinklers.
11.2.3.2.2.1 The densiLies and areas provided in Figure
11.2.3.Ll shall be for use only with spray sprinklers.
11.2.3.2.2.2 Q uick-response sprinklers shall not be permiued
for use in extra hazard occupancies or other occupancies
,vhere Lhere are substantial amounts of flammable liquids or
com buslible dusts.
11.2.3.2.2.3 For extended coverage sprinklers, Lhe minimum
design area shall be that corresponding to the hazard in Fig-
u1·e 11.2.3. l. l or the area p roLecLed by five sprinklers, which-
ever is g1·eater.
11.2.3.2.2.4 Extend ed coverage sp1;nklers shall be listed with
and designed for the minimum flow conesponding to Lhe
density for the hazard as specified in Figure l l .2.3.1.1.
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903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used
in connection with automatic sprin kler systems shall be as
prescribed by the fire code official.
903.3.7 Fire department connections. Fire department
connections for automatic sprinkler systems shal I be
installed in accordance with Section 912.
903.3.8 Limited area sprinkler systems. Limited area
sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the standards
listed in Section 903.3.1 except as provided in Sections
903.3.8.1 through 903.3.8.5.
903.3.8.1 Number of sprinklers. Limited area sprin-
kler systems shall not exceed six sprinklers in any sin-
gle fire area.
903.3.8.2 Occupancy hazard classification. Only
areas classified by NFPA 13 as Light Hazard or Ordi-
nary Hazard Group I shall be permitted to be protected
by limited area sprinkler systems.
903.3.8.3 Piping arrangement. Where a limited area
sprinkler system is installed in a building with an auto-
matic wet standpipe system, sprinklers shall be sup-
plied by the standpipe system. Where a limited area
sprinkler system is installed in a building without an
automatic wet standpipe system, water shall be permit-
ted to be supplied by the plumbing system provided
that the plumbing system is capable of simultaneously
supplying domestic and sprinkler demands.
903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be
installed between the water supply and sprinklers
unless the valves are of an approved indicating type
that are supervised or secured in the open position.
903.3.8.5 Calculations. Hydraulic calculations in
accordance with NFPA 13 shall be provided to demon-
strate that the available water flow and pressure are
adequate to supply all sprinklers installed in any single
fire area with discharge densities corresponding to the
hazard classification.
903.3.9 Floor control valves. Floor control valves and
wa1erjlow de1ec1ion assemblies shall be ins/ailed al each
floor where any of the following occur:
I . Buildings where the floor level oft he highest s/ory is
located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
2. Buildings that are f our or more stories in height.
3. Buildings that are two or more stories below the
highest level of fire departmenl vehicle access.
Exception: Croup R-3 and R-3. I occupancies floor
control valves and waterjlow detection assemblies
shall not be required.
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves
controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems,
pumps, tanks, water levels and tempeniturcs, critical air pres-
sures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
I . Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one-and
two-family dwellings.
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2. Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with
Section 903.3.8.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance
with NFP A l3R where a common supply main is
used to supply both domestic water and the auto-
matic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve
for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint
spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump
engines that are sealed or locked in the open posi-
tion.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction
and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble sig-
nals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved supervising station or, where
approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible
signal at a constantly attended location.
Exceptions:
I. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes
provided by the municipality or public utility are
not required to be monitored.
2. Back.flow prevention device test valves located in
limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall
be locked in the open position. In occupancies
required lo be equipped with a fire alarm system,
the backflow preventer valves shall be electri-
cally supervised by a tamper switch installed in
accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annun-
ciated.
903.4.2 Alarms. 011e exterior approved audible device.
located on the exterior of the building in an approved loca-
tion, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler sys-
tem. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be
activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single
sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the sys-
tem. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of
the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building
fire alann system. Visible alarm notification appliances
shall not be required except when required by Section
907.
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indi-
cating control valves shall be provided at the point of con-
nection to the riser on each fl oor in high-rise buildings and
Croup 1-2 occupancies having occupied floors localed
more than 7 5 feel above the lowest level of fire deparlmenl
vehicle access.
903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler syste ms shall be
tested and maintained in accordance with Section 90 I.
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures.
An automatic sprink ler system shall be provided in existing
buildings and structures where required in Chapter I I.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 3206.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)' (see Section 3207.3) STORAGE AREA' COMMODITY (square feel) Automatic fire-Fire Maximum CLASS extinguishing Fire detection department Smoke and Maximum pile permissible Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and system system access doors heat removal dimensionc storage pile volume 3206.3) (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (feet) height• (cubic feet) 3206.4) 3206.5) 3206.7) 3206.8) (feet)
0-500 Not Not Nbt Not Not Not Not
Required' Required Reqt ired Required Required Required Required
501-2,500 Not Yes• Npt Not 120 40 100,000 Required' Reqt ired Required
2,501-12,000 Yes Not Npt Not 120 40 400,000 Open to the public Required Req1 ired Required
2,501-12,000 Not NDt Not
I-IV Not open to the public Yes Required Reqt red' Required 120 40 400,000
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 Not Not open to the public Required' Yes y s Yesh.i 120 30' 200,000
(Option 2)
12,001-500,000 Yes Not y Required s Yesh,; 120 40 400,000
Greater than Yes Not y Yesh.; 120 40 400,000 500,000 Required s
0-500 Not Not N t Not 60 Not Not
Required' Required Requ red' Required Required Required
501-2,500 Yes Not Nt Not 60 30 75,000 Open to the public Required Requ red' Required
501-2,500 Not N t Not Not open to the public Yes Required Requ red' Required 60 30 75,000
High (Option I)
hazard 501-2,500
Not open to the public Not Yes• Y s Yesh,; 60 20 50,000
(Option 2) Required'
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2,501-300,000 V P< Not .... Yes Yesh,i 60 30 75,000 Kequ1re,.,...
Greater lhan 300,000' Yes Not Yes Yesh,i 60 30 75,000 Required
For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot = 0.02832 m', I square foot = 0.0929 m2•
a. Where automatic sprinklers arc required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area
shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208.
b. For aisles, sec Section 3206. 10.
c. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.10.
d. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note f where required by the fire code official. Sec
Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively.
e. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used.
f. Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack
sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the
fire code official.
g. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207
and 3208.
h. Not required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less arc protected by either early suppression fast response
(ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of50 (m • s)"' or less that arc listed to control a fire in the
I stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Sec/ion 903.3. I. I.
i. Not required in frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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3206.3 High-piled storage areas. For the application of
Table 3206.2, the size of the high-piled storage areas shall be
determined in accordance with Sections 3206.3.1 through
3206.3.2.1.
3206.3.1 Size of high-piled storage area. The size of
each high-piled storage area shall include the footprint of
the actual high-piled storage racks, shelves or piles and the
fo llowing aisles:
I. Interior aisles within the footprint of the storage
area.
2. An aisle around the perimeter of the footprint with a
minimum width as required in Section 3206.10.1 or
the dimension to a wall or full height wall, which-
ever is less.
3206.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Where a
building contains multiple high-piled storage areas, the
aggregate of all high-piled storage areas shall be used for
the application of Table 3206.2 unless the high-piled stor-
age areas are separated in accordance with one of the fol-
lowing:
I. High-piled storage areas separated by fire barriers
with a minimum fire-resistance-rating of I hour con-
structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Cali-
fornia Building Code.
2. In buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1, high-piled storage areas separated by I 00
feet (30 480 mm) or more. The area providing the
separation shall not contain high-piled combustible
storage.
3206.3.2.1 Multiple class high-piled storage areas.
High-piled storage areas c lassified as Class I through
IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classi-
fied as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all
high-piled storage areas as high hazard for the purposes
of the application of Table 3206.2. Multiple class high-
piled storage areas meeting the separation requirements
in Section 3206.3.2 shall be considered as separated.
The fire safety features in Table 3206.2 shall be
extended beyond the higher-hazard storage area in
accordance with Section 3206.2.1.
Exception: Multiple c lass high-piled storage areas
do not need to be separated where in accordance
with Section 3204.2.
3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and
3209.
3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system require-
ments based on the presence of pallets shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 13.
3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and
labeled in accordance with FM 4996 or UL 2335 shall
be treated as wood pallets for determining required
sprinkler protection.
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3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by
Table 3206.2, an approved automatic fire detection system
sha ll be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The
system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907,.... _________________ _
206.6 Building access. Fire apparatus access roads in accor-
ance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45
20 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings
sed for high-piled storage.
Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be
installed because of topography, railways, walelways,
nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions. the fire
code official is authorized to require additional fire protec-
tion.
206.7 Fire department access doors. Where fire depart-
ent access doors are required by Table 3206.2, fire depart-
ent access doors shall be provided in accordance Sections
206.7.1 through 3206.7.8.
3206.7.1 Exterior walls without fire department access
doors. Fire department access doors are not required in an
exterior wall that does not face a fire apparatus access road
provided that all of the following conditions occur:
1. The opposite exterior wall faces a fire apparatus
access road.
2. The opposite exterior wall is provided with fire
department access doors.
3. The entire interior surface of the exterior wall is less
than 150 feet (45 720 mm) away from a fire depart-
ment access door.
4. The building is equipped throughout with an auto-
matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
3206.7.2 Where located. Where exterior walls surround-
ing high-piled storage areas face fire apparatus access
roads, such walls shall be provided with fire department
access doors.
3206.7.3 Access to doors. Fire department access doors
shall be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder.
3206.7.4 Marking on fire deparbnent access doors. Fire
department access doors shall be labeled on the exterior
side with the following sign or other approved sign:
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR
DO NOT BLOCK
The let1ering shall be in a contrasting color to the back-
ground. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches
(5 I mm) with a minimum stroke of3/8 inch (10mm).
3206.7.5 .Number of doors required. The required fire
department access doors shall be distributed such that the
lineal distance between adjacent fire department access
doors does not exceed 125 feet (38 100 rum) measured
center to center.
Exception: The linear distance between adjacent
access doors shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in
existing buildings where change in occupancy is not
ro osed.
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3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access
doors shall be not less than 3 feet (9l4 mm) in width and 6
feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height Roll-up doors shall not
be considered fire department access doors unless
approved.
3206.7.7 Locking devices. Locking devices on fire
department access doors shall be approved.
3206.7.8 Key box. Where fire department access doors are
required, a key box shall be installed in accordance with
Section 506.1. The key box shall contain keys or devices
to allow for entry through the fire department access
doors.
3206.8 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat
removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in
accordance with Section 91 0.
3206.9 Fire department hose conn ections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
3206.10 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire
department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor-
age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 ni), in accordance
with Sections 3206.10.1 through 3206.1 0.3. Aisles separating
storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles
shall comply with Chapter I 0.
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Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage
systems, alternate methods of access and protection are
allowed where approved.
3206.10. 1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Sections 3206.10.1.1 and 3206.10.1.2.
Exceptions:
I. Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles,
that are used only for employee access, shall be
not less than 24 inches (6 10 mm) wide.
2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor-
age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm)
wide.
3206.10.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin-
klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches (111 8
mm) w ide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438
mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500
square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the
public and designated to contain high-hazard commodi-
ties.
Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in areas open to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
Exceptions:
I. Aisles in high-piled storage areas -exceeding
2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are
open lo the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, and that are pro-
tected by a sprinkler system designed for mul-
tiple-row racks of high-hazard commodities,
shall be not less than 44 inches ( 111 8 111111)
wide.
2. Aisles that are in high-piled storage areas
exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 ni2) in area,
not open to the public and protected by a
sprinkler system designed for multiple-row
racks, shall be not less than 24 inches (610
mm) wide.
3206.10.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non-
sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches
(2438 mm) wide.
3206.10.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall
extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and
catw alks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height
of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor
level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire
department hose stream trajectory.
3206. I 0.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not
exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan-
cies. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm)
in length in all other occupancies.
Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the
length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the
least width of the dead-end aisle.
3206. 11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fi re extin-
guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.
SECTION 3207
SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE
3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid
piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed-
ing 5 feet (1 524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accor-
dance with Section 3206 and this section.
3207.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are
required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout the building or to I-hour
fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers
shall be protected by opening protectives having a I -ho ur fire
protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic
sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be
in accordance with the California Building Code and NFPA
13.
3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet
(3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall
be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set
forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or
more in height shall be protected in an approved manner
with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers.
3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol-
ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206.2.
3207.4 Arrays. Where an automatic sprinkler system design
utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall
be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used.
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CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 5 provides requirements that apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access roads, access to
building openings and roofs, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire command centers, fire department access
to equipment and emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. Although many safety features are part of the building design, features
such as proper fire department access roads and radio coverage are necessary in case of emergency and are important tools for emergency
responders for public safety and their own safety.
SECTION 501
GENERAL
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures
and premises shall comply with this chapter.
501.2 Permits. A pennit shall be required as set forth in Sec-
tions 105.6 and 105.7.
501.3 Construction documents. Construction documents for
proposed tire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security
gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction doc-
uments and hydraulic calculations for tire hydrant systems
shall be submitted to the fire department for review and
approval prior to construction.
501.4 Timing of installation. Where fire apparatus access
roads or a water supply for tire protection are required to be
installed, such protection shall be installed and made service-
able prior to and during the time of construction except where
approved alternative methods of protection are provided.
Temporary street signs shall be install ed at each street inter-
section where construction of new roadways allows passage
by vehicles in accordance with Section 505.2.
SECTION 502
DEFINITIONS
502.1 Definitions. The following tem1s are defined in Chap-
ter 2:
AGENCY.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD.
FIRE COMMAND CENTER.
FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY.
FIRE LANE.
KEY BOX.
TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES.
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SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.1 Where required. Fire appar.ttus access roads shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1
through 503.1.3.
503.J.l Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatns
access roads shall be provided for every facility, building
or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access
road shall comply with the requirements of this section
and shall extend to within 150 feet(45 720 mm) of all por-
tions of the facility and alt portions of the exterior walls of
tbe first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
l . The fire code official is authorized to increase the
dimension of l 50 feet (45 720 mm) where any of
the following conditions occur:
1.1. The building is equipped throughout with
an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section
903.3. l.l, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
1.2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be
installed because oflocation on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable
grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protec-
tion is provided.
1.3. There are not more than two Group R-3
or Group U occupancies.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire
apparatus access roads shaJl be permitted to be
exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic
power generation facilities.
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503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is autho-503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road
rized to require more than one fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi-
based on the potential for impairment of a single road by cial based on tbe fire department's apparatus.
vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic condi-503.2.8 Angles of api>roach and departure. The angles
tions or other factors that could limit access. of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads
503.1.3 High-piled storage. Fire department vehicle shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi-
access to buildings used for high-piled combustible stor-cial based on the fire department's apparatus.
age shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official.
32. 1pproved signs or other approved notices or markings that
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be nclude the words NO PARKING-FIRE LANE shall be
installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 ,rovided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads
through 503.2.8. ,r prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire
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§3.05(a)I Fire Department Access and Egress. (Roads) ·ondition at all times and be replaced or repaired when neces-
;ary to provide adequate visibility. (a) Roads. Required access roads from every building to a
public street shall be all-weather hard-surfaced (suitable 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire
for use by fire apparatus) right-of-way not less than 20 apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner,
feet in width. Such right-of-way shall be unobstructed and ncluding the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and
maintained only as access to the public street. i;tearances established io Sections 503.2.J and 503.2.2 shall
pe maintained at all times.
Exception: The enforcing agency may waive or mod(fy
this requirement if in his opinion such all-weather 503.4.l Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices
hard-surfaced condition is not necessary in the interest shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code offi-
cial. of public safety and welfare.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall ,03.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is
have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 Ethorized to require the installation and maintenance of
mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security fates or otl1er approved barricades across fire apparatus
gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unob-1ccess roads, trails or other acccssways, not including public
structed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches ;treets, alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where
(4115 mm). provided. shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates
ntended for automatic operation shall be designed, con-
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the ,tructed and installed to comply with the requirements of
authority to require or permit modifications to the required I\STM F2200.
access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. Where required,
objectives of the jurisdiction. gatt.,-s and barricades shall be secured in an approved man-ner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have been
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section
designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized
fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-by the owner and the fire code official.
weather driving capabilities. Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a public officers acting within the scone of duty.
fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. 503.5.2 Fences a11d Gates. School grounds may be fenced
and gates therein may be equipped with locks, provided
503.2.,? Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparntus access roads that safe dispersal areas based on 3 square feet (0.28 m1)
in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be pro-per occupant are located between the school and the
vided with an approved area for turning around fire appa-fence. Such required safe dispersal areas shall not be
ratus. located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from school build-
503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge ings.
or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access Evety public and private school shall conform with Sec-
road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in tion 32020 of the Education Code which states:
accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated
surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry The governing board of eve,y public school dis-
the imposed toads of fire apparatus. Vehicle toad limits Irie/, and the governing authority of every private
shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required school, which maintains any building used for the
by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed instruction or housing of school pupils on land
for emergency vehicle use are adjac<.:nt to surfaces that are entirely enclosed (except for building walls) by
not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved fences of walls. shall, through cooperation with
signs or both shall be installed and maintained where the local la111 enforcement and fire-protection
req1.11red by tlle fire code official. agencies having jurisdiction of the area, make
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or walls. The gates shall be of sufficient size to
permit the entrance of the ambulances, police
equipment and fire-fighting apparatus used by the
law enforcement and fire-protection agencies.
There shall be no less than one such access gate
and there shall be as many such gates as needed to
assure access to all major buildings and ground
areas. if such gates are to be equipped with locks,
the locking devices shall be designed to permit
ready entrance by the use of the chain or bolt-cut-
ting devices with which the local law enforcement
and fire-protection agencies may be equipped.
503.6 Security gates. TI1e installation of security gates across
a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code
official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an
approved means of emergency operation. The security gates
and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational
at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be
listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for auto-
matic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed
to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
SECTION 504
ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required
by this code or the California Building Code shall be main-
tained readily accessible for emergency access by the lire
department. An approved access walkway leading from lire
apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided
where required by the fire code official.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§3.0S(b)j Fire Department Access and Egress. (Roofs)
(b) Roofs. No person shall install or maintain any security
barrier such as barbed wire f encing, razor wire fencing,
chain link fencing, or any other fencing material, cable,
aerial, antenna, or other obstruction on the roof of any com-
mercial establishment in such a manner as to obstruct or ren-
der egress or access hazardous in the event of fire or other
emergency.
Exception: Guy wire, rods and aerial antenna masts may
be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than
30 degrees provided there isji1II clearance of seven feet or
more between the roof and said obstruction. Guy wire or
rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be
al/ached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the
mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast.
504.2 Maintenance of exterior doors and openings. Exte-
rior doors and their function shall not be eliminated without
prior approval. Exterior doors that have been rendered non-
functional and that retain a functional door exterior appear-
ance shall have a sign affixed to the exterior side of the door
w ith the words TH IS DOOR BLOCKED. The sign shall con-
sist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than 3/4 inch
(19.1 mm) wide and not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on
a contrasting background. Required lire department access
doors shall not be obstructed or eliminated. Exit and exit
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access doors shall comply with Chapter l 0. Access doors for
high-piled combustible storage shall comply with Section
3206.7.
504.3 Stairway access to roof. New buildings four or more
stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope
greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-
percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof.
Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Sec-
tion IO 11.12. Such stairway shal I be marked at street and
floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway continues
to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other
purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such
occ upancy classification.
504.4 Roof access. No person shall install or maintain any
security barrier such as barbed iv ire fencing, razor wire fenc-
ing, chain link fencing, or any other fencing material, cable,
aerial, antenna, or other obstruction on the roof of any com-
mercial establishment in such a manner as to obstruct or ren-
der egress or access hazardous in the event of fire or other
emergency.
Exception: Guy wire, rods and aerial antenna masts may
be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than
30 degrees provided there is full clearance of 7 feet or
more between the roof and said obstruction. Guy wire or
rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be
attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the
mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast.
SECTION 505
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
SOS. I Address identification. New and existing buildings
shall be provided with approved address identification. The
address identification shall be legible and placed in a position
that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.
Address identification characters shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each
character shall be not less than 4 inches ( I 02 mm) high with a
m inimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required
by the fire code official, address identification shall be pro-
vided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response. Where access is by means of a private road and the
building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument,
pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the struc-
ture. Address identification shall be maintained.
505.2 Street or road signs. Streets and roads shall be identi-
fied with approved signs. Temporary signs shall be installed
at each street intersection when construction of new road-
ways allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an
approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until
replaced by permanent signs.
SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure
or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where
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SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL
2. Where an elevator opens into a lobby enclosed in
accordance with Section 3007.6 or 3008.6, the
pressure differential is permitted to be measured
between the hoistway and the space immediately
outside the door(s) from the floor to the enclosed
lobby.
3. T he pressure differential is permitted to be mea-
sured relative to the outdoor atmosphere on floors
other than the following:
3. I . The fire floor.
3.2. The two floors immediately below the fire
fl oor.
3.3. The floor immediately above the fire
fl oor.
4. The minimum positive pressure of 0.10 inch of
water (25 Pa) and a maximum positive pressure
of 0.25 inch of water (67 Pa) with respect to
occupied floors are not required at the floor of
recall with the doors open.
909.21.1.1 Use of ventilation systems. Ventilation sys-
tems, other than hoistway supply air systems, are per-
mitted to be used to exhaust air from adjacent spaces on
the fire floor, two floors immediately below and one
floor immediately above the fire floor to the building's
exterior where necessary to maintain positive pressure
relationships as required in Section 909.2 I. I during
operation of the elevator shaft pressurization system.
909.21.2 Rational analysis. A rational analysis comp ly-
ing with Section 909.4 shall be submitted with the con-
struction documents.
909.21.3 Ducts for system. Any duct system that is part of
the pressurization system shall be protected with the same
fire-resistance rating as required for the elevator shaft
enclosure.
909.21.4 Fan system. The fan system provided for the
pressurization system shall be as required by Sections
909.21.4.1 through 909.21.4.4.
909.21.4.1 Fire resistance. Where located within the
building, the fan system that provides the pressurization
shall be protected with the same fire-resistance rating
required for the elevator shaft enclosure.
909.21.4.2 Smoke detection. The fa n system shall be
equipped with a smoke detector that will au tomatically
shut down the fan system when smoke is detected
within the system.
909.21.4.3 Separate systems. A separate fan system
shall be used for each elevator hoistway.
909.21.4.4 Fan capacity. The supply fan shall be either
adjustable with a capacity of not less than 1,000 cfm
(0.4719 m3/s) per door, or that specified by a registered
design professional to meet the requirements of a
designed pressurization system.
909.21.5 Standby power. The pressurizati on system shall
be provided with standby power in accordance with Sec-
tion 2702.
FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFc SAFETY SYSTEMS
909.21.6 Activation of pressurization system. The eleva-
tor pressurization system shall be activated upon activa-
tion of either the building fire alarm system or the elevator
lobby smoke detectors. Where both a building fire alarm
system and elevator lobby smoke detectors are present,
each shall be independently capable of activating the pres-
surization system.
909.21.7 Testing. Testing for performance shall be
required in accordance with Section 909.1 8.8. System
acceptance shall be in accordance with Section 909.19.
909.21.8 Marking and identification. Detection and con-
trol systems shall be marked in accordance w ith Section
909.14.
909.21.9 Control diagrams. Control diagrams shall be
provided in accordance with Section 909.15.
909.21.10 Contr ol panel. A control panel complying with
Section 909 .16 shall be provided.
909.21.11 System response time. Hoistway pressuriza-
tion systems shall comply with the requirements for smoke
control system response time in Section 909 .17.
SECTION 910
SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL
!Fl 910.1 General. Where required by this code, smoke and
heat vents or mechanical smoke removal systems shall con-
form to the requirements of this section.
[FJ 910.2 Where required. Smoke and beat vents or ,i
mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed : s
required by Sections 910.2.1 and 910.2.2.
Exceptions:
I. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of
Class I and II commodities where protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Smoke and heat removal shall 1101 be required in
areas of buildings equipped with early suppression
fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers.
3. Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in
areas of buildings equipped with control mode spe-
cial applicati on sprinklers with a response time index
of 50 (m · s)112 or less that are li sted to control a fire in
stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers.
910.2.J Group F-1 or S-1. Smoke and heat vents installed
in accordance with Section 9 10.3 or a mechanical smoke
removal system installed in accordance with Section 910.4
shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as
a Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy having more than 50,000
square feet (4645 m2) of undivided area. In occupied por-
tions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly,
a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with
Section 910.4 shall be installed.
Exception: Group F-1 aircrafl 111an11fact11ring build-
ings and Group S-1 aircraft repair hangars.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 3206.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)" STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (see Section 3207.3)
STORAGE AREA' COMMODITY (square feet) Automatic fire-Fire Maximum
CLASS extinguishing Fire detection department Smoke and Maximum pile permissible Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and system heat removal
3206.3) system (see Section access doors ( see Section di mens lone storage pile volume
(see Section (see Section (feet) height• (cubic feet)
3206.4) 3206.5) 3206.7) 3206.8) (feet)
0-500 Not Not Not 1' o t Not Not Not
Req uired' Required Required Req Jired Required Required Required
501-2,500 Not Yes• Not 1':ot 120 40 100,000 Required' Required Req .tired
2,501-12,000 Yes Not N ot N ot 120 40 400,000 Open to the public Required Required Req 1ired
2,501-12,000 Not N ot Nb t
I-JV Not open to the public Yes Required Required' Req ired 120 40 400,000
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 Not Not open to the public Required' Yes Yes Ye ~h, i 120 30' 200,000
(Option 2)
12,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Ye .h. i 120 40 400,000 Required
Greater than Yes Not Yes Ye h, i 120 40 400,000 500,000 Required --"' Not Not Not N t Not Not 0-500 Required' Required Required' Rcqi ired 60 Required Required
501-2,500 Yes Not Not N t 60 30 75,000 Open to the public Required Required' Requ ·red
501-2,500 Not Not N et Not open to the pub I ic Yes Required Required' Requ red 60 30 75,000
High (Option I)
hazard 501-2,500
Not open to the public Not Yes• Yes Yes h, i 60 20 50,000
(Option 2) Required' ., ,.
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2,501-300,000 Ye• Not Vr>e ... Yesh,, 60 30 75,000
""'iuu ... u .... .?7
Greater than 300,000r Yes Not y Yesh,, 60 30 75,000 Required
For SI: 1 fool = 304.8 mm, I cubic fool = 0.02832 111', I square foot= 0.0 m2.
a. Where automatic sprinklers arc required for reasons other than ti in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area
shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections and 3208.
b. For aisles, sec Section 3206.10.
c. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying w· cction 3206.10.
d. For storage in excess of the height indic , special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note f where required by the fire code official. Sec
Chapters S 1 and 57 for special Jim' ons for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively.
c. For storage exceeding 30 fc height, Option I shall be used.
f. Special fire protcctio rovisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack
sprin k lcrs, with associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the
fire code ial.
g. Not uircd where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207
d 3208.
1. ot require w ere storage areas wit I an exit access trm·ef ISlanoe lif2S'O'j'i!et(i: mm or ess arc protected by either carly suppression f'ast response
(ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application $prinklers with a response time index of SO (m • s}'12 or Jess that arc listed to control a fire in the
I storcdcommoditi with 2or C\ c rinl<lc . · . · r nccw·thSecti n 3.3.1.1.
i. Not required in frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and 11 commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access
doors shall be not less than 3 feet (9 I 4 mm) in width and 6
feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not
be considered lire department access doors unless
approved.
3206. 7. 7 Locking devices. Locking devices on lire
department access doors shall be approved.
3206.7.8 Key box. Where lire department access doors are
required, a key box shall be installed in accordance with
Section 506.1. The key box shall contain keys or devices
to allow for entry through the lire department access
doors.
3206.8 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat
removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in
accordance with Section 910.
3206.9 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
3206.10 Aisles. Aisles p roviding access to exits and fire
department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor-
age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance
with Sections 3206.10.1 through 3206.10.3. Aisles separating
storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles
shall comply with Chapter I 0.
Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage
systems, alternate methods of access and protection are
allowed where approved.
3206.10.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Sections 3206.10.1. I and 3206.10.1.2.
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Exceptions:
I. Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles,
that are used only for employee access, shall be
not less than 24 inches (6 IO mm) wide.
2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor-
age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm)
wide.
3206.10.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin-
klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches ( ll I 8
mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438
mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500
square feet (232 1112) in area, that are accessible to the
public and designated to contain high-hazard commodi-
ties.
Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in areas open to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
Exceptions:
I. Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceeding
2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are
open to the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, and that are pro-
tected by a sprinkler system designed for m ul-
tiple-row racks of high-hazard commodities,
shall be not less than 44 inches ( 1118 mm)
wide.
2. Aisles that are in high-piled storage areas
exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area,
not open to the public and protected by a
sprinkler system designed for multiple-row
racks, shall be not less than 24 inches (6 10
mm) wide.
3206.10.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non-
sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches
(2438 mm) wide.
3206.10.2 Clear height. The required a isle width shall
extend from fl oor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and
catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height
of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor
level, provided that such supports do not interfere with lire
department hose stream trajectory.
3206.10.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not
exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan-
cies. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet ( 15 240 mm)
in length in all other occupancies.
Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the
length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the
least width of the dead-end aisle.
3206.11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin-
guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.
SECTION 3207
SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE
3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid
piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed-
ing 5 feet ( 1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accor-
dance with Section 3206 and this section.
3207 .2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are
required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout the building or to I-hour
lire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the California Building Code. Openings in such lire barriers
shall be protected by opening protecti ves having a I-hour fire
protection rating. The design and install ation of the automatic
sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be
in accordance with the California Building Code and NFPA
13.
3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet
(3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall
be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set
forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage I 5 feet (4572 mm) or
more in height shall be protected in an approved manner
with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers.
3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile di men-
sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol-
ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206.2.
3207.4 Arrays. Where an automatic sprinkler system design
utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall
be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used.
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905.6.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class Ill stand-
pipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I sys-
tems in accordance with Section 905.4.1.
905.6.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than
one Class Ill standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be
interconnected in accordance with NFPA 14.
905.7 Cabinets. Cabinets containing fire-fi ghting equipment,
such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire depart-
ment valves, shall not be blocked from use or obscured from
view.
905. 7.1 Cabinet equipment identification. Cabinets shall
be identified in an approved manner by a permanently
attached sign with letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm)
high in a color that contrasts with the background color,
indicating the equipment contained therein.
Exceptions:
I. Doors not large enough to accommodate a writ-
ten sign shall be marked with a pennanently
attached pictogram of the equipment contained
therein.
2. Doors that have either an approved visual identi-
fication clear glass panel or a complete glass door
panel are not required to be marked.
905.7.2 Locking cabinet doors. Cabinets shall be
unlocked.
Exceptions:
I. Visual identification panels of glass or other
approved transparent frangible material that is
easily broken and allows access.
2. Approved locking arrangements.
3. Group 1-3 occupancies and in mental heallh
areas of Group l-2 occupancies.
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed.
Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance
with NFPA 14.
905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies
shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in
the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory
signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4.
Where a fire alam1 system is provided, a signal shall be trans-
mitted to the control unit.
Exceptions:
I. Valves to underground key or hub valves in road-
way boxes provided by the municipality or public
utility do not require supervision.
2. Valves locked in the normal position and inspected
as provided in this code in buildings not equipped
with a fire alann system.
905.10 Du ring construction. Standpipe systems requi red
during construction and demolition operati ons shall be pro-
vided in accordance with Section 33 13.
905.11 Locking standpipe outlet caps. The fire code official
is authorized to require locking caps on the outlets on dry
standpipes where the responding fire department carries key
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wrenches for the removal that are compati ble with locking
FDC connection caps.
905.12 Existing buildings. Where required in Chapter 11,
existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed
in accordance with Section 905.
SECTION 906
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
906.J Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be
installed in all of the following locations:
1. In new and existing G.roup A, B. E, F, H, I, L, M , R-1,
R-2, R-2.J. R-2.2, R-3.J. R-4 and S occupancies. 11
Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire
extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling
unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher
having a minimum rating of I-A: 10-B:C.
2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking
equipment.
3. Jn areas where flammable or combustible liquids are
stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except
Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section _____.,,...
3315.1. ✓
5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to labo-
ratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where
required by the fire code official.
7. Large and small family day-care homes shall be
equipped with a portable fire extinguisher having a
minimum 2-A:J0-B:C rating.
8. Where required by California Code of Regulations,
Title /9, Division 1.
9. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of domestic cooking equip-
ment located in a Group 1-2.
[California Code of Regulations, Title /9, Division 1,
§3.29(a) through (d)/ Portable Fire Extinguishing Equip-
ment.
(a) General. Portable fire extinguishers co,iforming to lhe
requirements of California Code of Regula/ions, Tille I 9,
Division 1, Chapter 3, shall be installed and mainlained in
accordance wilh guides eslablished therein.
(b) Special Coverage. Additional Class A, Band C units of
adequale exlinguishing potential shall be provided f or any
olher hazard, as determined by the enforcing agency.
(c) Group A Occupancies.
(I) One additional Class 2-A unit shall be provided in
Group A Occupancies as follows:
(A) On each side of the slage or plaljorm.
Exception: Plaljorms 1000 square feel or less in
area need have only one such exlinguishing unit.
(B) On each side of eve1y fly galle,y.
(C) In basemenls benealh /he stage or plaljorm.
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dressing room.
(£) In every property room, carpenter shop, or simi-
lar workroom.
(2) Not less than one 10-B:C unit (not less than 4-B:C
for existing extinguishers in existing occupancies) shall
be provided:
(A) For each motor and fan room.
(BJ Adjacent to each switchboard on the stage or
platform.
(CJ For each motion picture machine in projection
rooms.
Exception: One 20-B:C unit (not less than 8-B:C
for existing extinguishers in existing occupancies)
in each projection room may be accepted as pro-
viding substantially equal protection.
(3) The enforcing agency may allow modifications or
deviations relative to the number and location of porta-
ble fire extinguishers as required by this section pro-
vided such authority finds that the basic intent of this
section and the ease of accessibility to extinguishers is
other111ise achieved.
(d) Group R-2. I, R-3. I and R-4 Occupancies. In Group R-
2. I, R-3. I and R-4 occupancies, a continuously al/ached
garden hose, equipped with a 111ater flow control nozzle,
may be provided in lieu of one or more required fire extin-
guishers 111hen acceptable to the enforcing agency. The
location and length of such hose shall be as designated or
approved by the enforcing agency.
NOTE: i t is recommended that, wherever possible, porta-
ble fire extinguishers be located adjacent to manual fire
alarm sending stations.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§565(a)J Selection of Fire Extinguishers.
(a) The selection of extinguishers for a given situation
shall be determined by the authority having jurisdiction
in accordance 111ith adopted codes or ordinances. The
character of the fires anticipated, the construction and
occupancy of the individual property, the vehicle or
hazard to be protected, ambient-temperature condi-
tions, and other factors shall be considered. The num-
ber, size, placement, and limitations of use of
extinguishers required shall be determined by using
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I,
Sections 567 through 573.
906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers
shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with
this section and California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division I, Chapter 3.
Exceptions:
1. The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher shall
not apply lo the spectator seating portions of Group
A-5 occupancies.
> 2. Thirty-day inspections shall not be required for por-
table fire extinguishers that are supervised by a
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TABLE 906.1
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SECTION SUBJECT
303.5 Asphalt kettles
307.5 Open burning
308.1.3 Open flames-torches
309.4 Powered industrial tmcks
2005.2 Aircraft towing vehicles
2005.3 Aircraft welding apparatus
2005.4 Aircraft fuel-servicing tank vehicles
2005.5 Aircraft hydrant fuel-servicing vehicles
2005.6 Aircraft fuel-dispensing stations
2007.7 Heliports and helistops
2108.4 Dry cleaning plants
2305.5 Motor fuel-dispensing facilities
2310.6.4 Marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities
23 1 1.6 Repair garages
2404.4.1 Spray-finishing operations
2405.4.2 Dip-tank operations
2406.4.2 Powder-coating areas
2804.3 Lumberyards/woodworking facilities
2808.8 Recycling facilities
2809.5 Exterior lumber storage
2903.5 Organic-coating areas
3006.3 Industrial ovens
3 104.12 Tents and membrane structures V 3206.IO High-piled storage
3315.1 Buildings under constmction or demolition
3317.3 Roofing operations
3408.2 Tire rebuilding/storage
3504.2.6 Welding and other hot work
3604.4 Marinas
3703.6 Combustible fibers
5703.2.1 Flammable and combustible liquids, general
5704.3.3.1 Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids
5704.3.7.5.2 Liquid storage rooms for flammable and combustible
liquids
5705.4.9 Solvent distillation units
5706.2.7 Farms and constmction sites-flammable and com-
bustible liquids storage
5706.4.10.1 Bulk plants and tenninals for flammable and com-
bustible liquids
5706.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufac-
turing establishments-fuel dispensing
5706.6.4 Tank vehicles for flammable and combustible liquids
5906.5.7 Flammable solids
6 108.2 LP-gas
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(d) Travel distances for portable extinguishers shall not
exceed 50 feet (I 5.25 m) as shown in California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division /, Section 569, Table 3.
(e) Scattered or widely separated hazards shall be individ-
ually protected. An extinguisher in the proximity of a haz-
ard shall be caref ully located to be accessible in the
presence of a fire without undue danger to the operator.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§57l(a)J Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Class C
Hazards.
(a) Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall be
required where energized electrical equipment can be
encountered which would require a nonconducting extin-
gz,ishing medium. This requirement includes situations
where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical
equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A or Class B haz-
ard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the
basis of the anticipated Class A or Class B hazard.
Note: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as
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906.3.1 Class A fire hazards. The minimum sizes and
dislribution of portable fire extinguishers for occupancies
that involve primarily Class A fire hazards shall comply
with Table 906.3(1).
TABLE 906.3(1)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR CLASS A FIRE HAZARDS -LIGHT ORDINARY EXTRA
(Low) (Moderate) (High)
HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD
OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY
Minimum-rated 2-A' 2-A 4-A" single extinguisher
Maximum floor area 3,000 1,500 1,000
per unit of A square feet square feet square feet
Maximum floor area 11,250 11,250 I 1,250
for extinguisher1' square feet square feet square feet
Maximum distance of 75 feet 75 feet 75 feet travel to extinguisher
For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm, I square foot = 0.0929 m2, I gallon = 3.785 L.
a. Two 2 1/2-gallon walcr-lype extinguishers shall be deemed the equivalent
of one 4-A rated extinguisher.
b. California Code of Regula1ions. Title /9, Division I, Chapter 3
concerning application of the maximum floor area criteria.
c. Two water-type extinguishers each with a I-A rating shall be deemed the
equivalent of one 2-A rated extinguisher for Light (Low) Hazard
Occupancies.
906.3.2 Class B fire hazards. Portable fire extfoguishers -·
for occupancies involving flammable or combustible liq-
uids w ith depths less than or equal to 0.25 inch (6.4 mm)
shall be selected and placed in accordance with Table
906.3(2).
Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving
flammable or combustible liquids with a depth of greater
than 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) shall be selected and placed in
accordance with California Code of Regulations. Title I 9.
Division 1, Chapter 3.
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TABLE 906.3(2)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR FLAMMABLE
OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS WITH DEPTHS
OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.25 INCH"
BASIC MINIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE
TYPE OF HAZARD EXTINGUISHER OF TRAVEL TO
RATING EXTINGUISHERS (feet)
Light (Low) 5-B 30
10-B 50
Ordinary (Moderate) 10-B 30
20-B so
Extra (High) 40-B 30
80-B 50
For SI: I inch = 25.4 111111, I foot = 304.8 mm.
I
a. For requirements on waler-soluble Oa111mable liquids and alternative
sizing criteria, sec California Code of Regula/ions, Title /9, Division I.
Chapler 3.
906.3.3 Class C fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers
for Class C fire hazards shall be selected and placed on the
basis of the anticipated C lass A or B hazard.
906.3.4 Class D fire hazards. Portable fire exti ng ui shers
for occupancies involving combustible metals shall be
selected and placed in accordance w ith California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division I, Chapter 3.
906.4 Cooking equipment fires. Fire extinguishers provided
for the protection of cooking equipment shall be of an
approved type compatible with the automatic fi re-extinguish-
ing system agent. Cooking equipment involving solid fuels or
vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be prolected by a Class
K-rated portable extinguisher in accordance with Sections
906.1 , Item 2, 906.4.1 and 906.4.2 as applicable.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§573(a) through (c)/ Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement
for Commercial Cooking Operations.
(a) Fire extinguishers 111ith a Class K rating shall be pro-
vided for hazards 111here there is a potential for fires
involving combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal
oils and fats).
(b) Maximum travel distance shall not exceed 30 feet (9.15
m) from the hazard to the extinguishers.
(c) Additional fire extinguishers, required for the control
of other classes of fires, shall be provided for commercial
cooking areas as required by California Code of Regula-
tions, Title /9, Division /, Section 567.
906.4. 1 Portable fire extinguishers for solid fuel cook-
ing appliances. Solid fuel cooking appliances, w hether or
not under a hood, with fireboxes 5 cubic feet (0.14 m3) or
less in volume shall have a minimum 2.5-gallon (9 L) or
two 1.5-gallon (6 L) Class K wet-chemical portable fire
extinguishers located in accordance with Section 906.1.
906.4.2 Class K portable fire extinguishers for deep fat
fryers. Where hazard areas include deep fat fryers, listed
Class K portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as
follows:
I. For up to four fryers having a maximum cooking
medium capacity of 80 pounds (36.3 kg) each: one
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1.5-gallon (6 L) capacity.
2. For every additional group of four fryers having a
maximum cooking medium capacity of 80 pounds
(36.3 kg) each: one additional Class K portable fire
extinguisher of a minimum 1.5-gallon (6 L) capacity
shall be provided.
3. For individual fryers exceeding 6 square feel (0.55
1112) in surface area: Class K portable lire extinguish-
ers shall be installed in accordance with the extin-
guisher manufacturer's recommendations.
906.5 Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers
shall be located in conspicuous locations where tbey will
have ready access and be immediately available for use.
These Jocafions shall be along nonnal paths of travel, unless
the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indi-
cates the need for placement away from nonnal paths of
travel.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567.5/ Physical Damage Protection.
Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are sub-
ject to physical damage, (e.g., from impact, vibration, the
environment) shall be adequately protected
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extin-
guishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In
rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be com-
pletely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the Loca-
tions of extinguishers.
906. 7 Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extin-
guishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the
hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be
securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with
the manufacturer's installation · :~~~
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567.3/ l11stallatio11.
Portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled types shall be
securely installed on the hanger or in the bracket supplied or
placed in cabinets or wall recesses. The hanger or bracket
shall be securely and properly anchored lo the mounting sw·-
face in accordance with the mamifaclurer 's instruc-
tions. Wheeled-type fire extinguishers shall be located in a
designared location.
{California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567.4/ Brackets.
Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are sub-
jeer lo dislodgement shall be installed in brackets specifically
designed to cope with this problem.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567.6/ Mounting.
Fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40
pounds (18.14 kg) shall be installed so that the lop of the fire
extinguisher is not more than 5/eet (1.53 m) above the.floor.
Fire extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40
pounds (18.14 kg) (except wheeled types) shall be so installed
that the top of the fire exringuisher is not more than 3 111/eel
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(I. 07 m) above the floor. in no case shall the clearance
between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less
than 4 inches (10.2 cm).
906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable lire extin-
guishers shall not be locked.
Exceptions:
I. Where portable fire extinguishers subject to mali-
cious use or damage are provided with a means of
ready access.
2. In Group 1-3 occupancies and in mental health areas
in Group 1-2 occupancies, access to portable lire
extinguishers shall be pem1it1ed to be locked or to be
located in staff locations provided that the staff has
keys.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567.2/ Cabinets.
Cabinets housing extinguishers shall not be locked.
Exception: Where extinguishers are subject to malicious
use, locked cabinets may be used provided they include a
means of emergency access and are approved by the
authority having jurisdiction.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§567. 7/ Sealed Cabinets.
Where exting uishers are installed in closed cabinets that are
exposed to elevated temperatures, the cabinets shall be pro-
vided with screened openings and drains.
~06.9 Extinguisher installation. The installation of portable
fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections
906.9.1 through 906.9.3.
906.9.l Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Por-
table fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceed-
ing 40 pounds (I 8 kg) shall be installed so that their tops
are not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor.
906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds.
Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross
weight exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so
that their tops are not more than 3.5 feet (1067 mm) above
the floor.
906.9.3 Floor clearance. The clearance between the floor
and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extin-
guishers shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm).
906.10 Wheeled units. Wheeled fire extinguishers shall be
!Conspicuously located in a designated location.
SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.1 General. This section covers the application, installa-
tion, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and
their components in new and existing buildings and struc-
tures. The requirements of Section 907 .2 are applicable to
new buildings and structures. The requirements of Section
907.9 are applicable to existing buildings and structures.
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AISLE WIDTHS
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access
doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6
feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not
be considered fire department access doors unless
approved.
3206.7.7 Locking devices. Locking devices on fire
department access doors shall be approved.
3206.7.8 Key box. Where fire department access doors are
required, a key box shall be installed in accordance with
Section 506.1. The key box shall contain keys or devices
to allow for entry through the fire department access
doors.
3206.8 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat
removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in
accordance with Section 910.
3206.9 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas-
sageways are required by the California Building Code for
egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor-
dance with Section 905.
3206.10 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire
department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor-
age areas exceeding 500 square foet ( 46 m2), in accordance
with Sections 3206.10.1 through 3206. I 0.3. Aisles separating
storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles
shall comply with Chapter I 0.
Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage
systems, altcrnale methods of access and protection are
allowed where approved.
3206.10.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with
Sections 3206.10.l.1 and 3206.10.1.2.
Exceptions:
J. Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles,
that are used only for employee access, shall be
not less than 24 inches ( 6 JO mm) wide.
2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor-
age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm)
wide.
3206.10.1.l Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin-
klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches (I 118
mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438
mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500
square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the
pubUc and designated to contain high-hazard commodi-
ties.
Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm)
wide in areas open to the public where mechanical
stocking methods are used.
Exceptions:
I. Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceeding
2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are
i open to the public and designated to contain
high-hazard commodities, and that are pro-
tected by a sprinkler system designed for mul-
tiQlc-row racks of high-hazard commodities,
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shall be not Jess than 44 inches (J 118 mm)
wide.
2. Aisles that are in high-piled storage areas
exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 ni2) in area,
not open to the public and protected by a
sprinkler system designed for multiple-row
racks, shall be not less than 24 inches (6IO
mm)wide.
3206.10.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non-
sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches
(2438 mm) wide.
3206.10.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall
extend from floor to ceiling. Rack stnictural supports and
catwalks arc allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height
of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor
level, provided that such suppons do not interfere with fire
department hose stream trajectory.
3206.10.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not
exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan-
cies. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm)
in length in all other occupancies.
Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the
length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the
least width of the dead-end aisle.
3206.11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin-
guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.
SECTION 3207
SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE
3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid pi les, solid
piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed-
ing 5 feet ( 1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accor-
dance with Section 3206 and this section.
3207.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are
required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout the building or to I-hour
fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers
shall be protected by opening protectives having a I-hour fire
protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic
sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be
in accordance with the California Building Code and NFPA
13.
3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet
(3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall
be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set
forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or
more in height shall be protected in an approved manner
with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers.
3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol-
ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206.2.
3207.4 Arrays. Where an automatic sprinkler system design
utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall
be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used.
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HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE
3203.10.1 Unreinforced plastic pallets. For Class I
through IV commodities, where unreinforced polypropyl-
ene or unreinforced high-density polyethylene plastic pal-
lets are used, the commodity classification shall be
increased one class. To be considered unreinforced plastic
pallets, the pallets shall be marked with a permanent sym-
bol indicating the pallet is unreinforced.
3203.10.2 Reinforced plastic pallets. For Class I through
IV commodities, where reinforced polypropylene or rein-
forced high-density polyethylene plastic pallets are used,
the commodity classification shall be increased two
classes except for Class IV commodities, which shall be
increased lo a high-hazard (Group A plastic, cartoned,
unexpanded) commodity.
3203. I 0.3 Other pallets. For Class I through IV commod-
ities stored on plastic pallets other than polypropylene or
high-density polyethylene plastic pallets, the commodity
classification shall be increased two classes unless specific
testing is conducted by a testing laboratory.
SECTION 3204
DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
3204.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of
high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different
commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and
specifically designated to contain Class I, Class ll, Class Ill,
Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a
high-piled storage area, or portion thereof intended for stor-
age of a different commodity class, shall be based on the
highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in
Section 3204.2.
3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The
designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or por-
tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class
than that of the highest class of commodity stored where a
limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been
demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro-
tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided. The
engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprin-
kler system lo deliver the higher density required by the
higher hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based
on the actual storage height of the pi le or rack and the mini-
mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set
forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The
contiguous area occupied by the hi gher hazard commodity
shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional
areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from
other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin-
kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density
over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe
systems and I ,200 square feet ( I I I 1112) for dry pipe sys-
tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance
with Section 903.
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SECTION 3205
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks
shall be maintained.
3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources
shall be provided in accordance with Section 305.
3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved
"No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor-
dance with Section 310.
3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being
conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate-
riaJ 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 (6 IO mm) shall be maintained in 48-
tnch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob-
structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width
sl;iall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219
mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum
unobstmcted aisle width of 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be
maintained in accordance with Section 3206.10.
3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen-
sions and height limitations shall comply with Section
3207.3.
3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by
the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi-
mum allowable storage height shalJ be provided.
3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shaU comply with Section 3207.4.
3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section
3208.3.
SECTION 3206
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION
AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.1 Gen eral. Fire protection and life safety features for
high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections
3206.2 through 3206.1 I.
3206.2 Type of protection. Where required by Table 3206.2,
fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal and auto-
matic sprinkler design densities shall be provided to protect
the high-piled storage area.
3206.2.1 Extent of protection. The fire safety features
required in Table 3206.2 shall extend lo the lesser of 15
feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or a
full height wall. Where portions of high-piled storage
areas have different fire protection requirements because
of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the
fire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within
this area shall be based on the most restrictive design
requirements.
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FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
sprinkler system riser room, the door shall be permitted
to be locked provided that the key is available at all
times.
901.4.6.2 Marking on access doors. Access doors for
automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump
rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The let-
tering shall be in contrasting color to the background.
Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51
mm) with a minimum stroke of3/8 inch (10 mm).
901.4.6.3 Environment. Automatic sprinkler system
riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be maintained al
a temperature of not less than 40°F ( 4°C). Healing units
shall be permanently installed.
901.4.6.4 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial
illumination shall be provided in the automatic sprin-
kler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms.
901.S Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and
alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection sys-
tems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire
standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service
mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances
thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the
installation standards and as approved by the fire code offi-
cial. The fire code official shall be notified before any
required acceptance testing.
901.5.1 Occupancy. It shall be unlawful to occupy any
portion of a building or structure until the required fire
detection, alarm and suppression systems have been tested
and aooroved.
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection
and alam1 systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection
systems, fire-extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke
exhaust systems and smoke and beat vents shall be main-
tained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be
replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire pro-
tection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and
maintained or removed.
All fire alarm Jystems. fire detection systems, automatic
sprinkler or extinguishing :.ystems, communication systems,
and all other equipment, material or systems required by
these regulations shall be maintained in an operable condi-
tion at all times in accordance with this code and California
Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I. Upon disruption or
diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such equip-
ment, material or systems, immediate action shall be insti-
tuted to effect a reestablishment of such equipment, material
or systems to their original normal and operational condi-
tion.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I , §1.14/
Maintenance.
Every fire alarm system or device, sprinkler system, fire
extinguisher, fire hose, fire-resistive assembly or any other
fire safety assembly, device, material or equipment installed
and retained in service in any building or structure subject to
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I regula-
tions shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
limes in accordance with California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1 regulations and with their intended use.
158
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I, §3.24/
Maintenance of Equipment.
All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic
sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems,
and all other equipment, material or systems required by Cal-
ifornia Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I shall be
maintained in an operable condition at all times. Upon dis-
ruption or diminishmenl of the fire protective qualities of
such equipment, material or systems, immediate action shall
be instituted to effect a reestablishment of such equipment
material or systems to their original normal and operational
condition.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I,
§904(a)J Required Inspection, Testing a11d Maintenance
Frequencies.
(a) All automatic.fire extinguishing systems, including sys-
tems installed as an alternate to other building require-
ments, shall be inspected, tested and maintained in
accordance with the following frequencies. local authori-
ties may require more frequent inspection, testing and
maintenance and additional procedures.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I ,
§904(a)(J)/ Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Frequencies.
(/) Water-based/ire protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and maintained in accordance with the frequencies
required by NFPA 25 (201 I edition) including Annexes A,
B, C, D, E, F and Gas amended by the State of California.
(Published as NFPA 25, 2013 California Edition.)
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I,
§904(b)/ Required Jnspectio11, Testing and Maintenance
Frequencies.
(b) When proof of the installation date of standpipe sys-
tems or automatic fire sprinkler systems cannot be fur-
nished, such systems shall receive initial testing and
maintenance by July 1, 1985.
{California Code of R egulations, Title 19, Division I,
§904.2(a)/ Testi11g and Maintenance Requirements.
(a) All testing and maintenance on automatic fire extin-
guishing systems in accordance 111ith Health & Safety
Code Section /3195 shall be performed by those licensed
in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
/3/965.
Exceptions:
(/) The State Fire Marshal may waive, in writing,
licensing of fire departments 111hich conduct.fire sprin-
kler and standpipe system testing and maintenance.
(2) Service on.fire alarm systems and industrial sys-
tems as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections
/3!96.5(b) and (c) may be c onducted 111ithou1 a
license.
(3) Testing and maintenance on automatic.fire extin-
guishing systems exempted in writing by the State
Fire Marshal, 111hen the building owner or occupant
has the staff and equipment to conduct testing and
maintenance.
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§904.l(b)/ Testing and Maintenance Requirements.
(b) Any testing and maintenance of automatic fire extin-
guishing systems shall be pe,formed in accordance with
these req11irements.
Exceptions:
(J) The State Fire Marshal may waive, in writing, the
requirement that testing and maintenance be pe,formed
in accordance with these requirements when a licensee
can demonstrate that a system cannot functionally be
tested and maintained in accordance with the California
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(2) ff al any lime a licensee encounters a specialized or
modified system which cannot be tested and maintained
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Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5, the licensee shall con-
tact the Stale Fire Marshal and test and maintain the
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(A) The intent of this section is lo cover automatic
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that such systems be upgraded to current adopted
standards.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I ,
§904.2(/t)/ Testing and Maintenance Requirements.
(h) Al the time of testing and maintenance, building man-
agement shall be consulted lo avoid unnecessary distur-
bance of normal building operation.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I ,
§904.l(i)/ Testing and Maintenance Requirements.
(i) The licensee shall contact the local fire authority hav-
ing jurisdiction prior to testing and maintenance of a sys-
tem when required by the local fire authority having
j urisdiction to do so.
901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the
referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1 and Califor-
nia Code of Reg11lations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapters 3
and 5.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I ,
§904. J(a)/ Inspection Requirements.
(a) A license shall not be req11ired to pe,form inspections.
Inspections may be conducted by any person designated
by the building owner or occupant who has developed
competence through /raining and experience.
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
§904.l(g)/ Testing and Maintenance Requirements.
(g) Prior to activating any fire alarm component of an
a11tomatic fire extinguishing system, the licensee shall
insure that the licensee is capable of restoring the fire
alarm system.
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TABLE 901.6.1
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
' SYSTEM STANDARD
i California Code of
Portable fire extinguishers Regulations, Title 19,
Division I, Chaf?.ter 3
Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system NFPA 12
Halon 130 I fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12A
Dry-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17
Wet-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17A
California Code of
Water-based fire protection systems Regulations, Title 19,
Division I, Chapter 5
Fire alarm systems NFPA 72
Smoke and heat vents NFPA 204
Water-mist systems NFPA 750
Clean-agent extinguishing systems NFPA 2001
Aerosol fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 2010
901.6.2 Integrated testing. Where two or more fire pro-
tection or life safely systems are interconnected, the
intended response of subordinate fire protection and Ii fe
safety systems shall be verified when required testing of
the initiating system is conducted. In addition, integrated
testing shall be performed in accordance with Sections
901.6.2.1 and 901.6.2.2.
901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings. For high-rise buildings,
integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an
integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certif-
icate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding I 0
years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated sys-
tem test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If
an equipment failure is detected during integrated test-
ing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required,
except as necessary to verify operation of fire protec-
tion or life safely functions that are initiated by equip-
ment that was repaired or replaced.
901.6.2.2 Smoke control systems. Where a fire alarm
system is integrated with a smoke control system as
outlined in Section 909, integrated testing shall comply
with NFP A 4, with an integrated test perfonned prior to
issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals
not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specifi ed by
an integrated syslem test plan prepared in accordance
with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during
integrated testing, a repeal of the integrated test shall
not be required, except as necessary to verify operation
of fire protection or life safety functions that are initi-
ated by equi pment that was repaired or-replaced,-. ---.
901.6.3 Records. llecords of all system inspections, tests
and maintenance required by the referenced standards
halll>e.maintained.--------------..1
/California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I,
§904.l (b)J Inspection Requirements.
(b) Records of all inspections shall be retained on the
premises by the building or system owner for a period of
five years after the next required inspection.
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ATTACHMENT# 15
FLUE SPACES REQUIREMENTS FOR RACK STORAGE
SECTION 3208
RACK STORAGE
3208.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with
Section 3206 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet
(1 524 111111) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack stor-
age.
3208.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are
required by Tab le 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout the building or to I-hour
fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers
shall be protected by opening protectives having a I-hour fire
protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic
sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the California
Building Code.
3208.2.1 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall
be protected by approved specially engineered fire protec-
tion systems.
3208.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid
shelving having an area greater than 20 square feet (1.9
m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four
edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section.
Exceptions:
I. Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar
shelves having uniform openings not more than 6
inches (152 mm) apart, comprising not less than
50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with
approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as
racks without solid shelves.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper
records, with solid shelving, shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 13.
3208.2.2.1 Fire 1>rotection. Fire protection for racks
with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFP A
13.
3208.3 Flue spaces. Rack storage areas protected with an
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided with flue spaces
in accordance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall
be maintained.
3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Flue spaces required by
Table 3208.3 above the first tier of storage in single-. dou-
ble-or multiple-row rack storage installations shall, where
required by the fire code official, be equipped with
approved protection devices. Such devices shall not be
removed or modified.
3208.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be
protected in accordance with NFPA 13.
3208.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the
fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra-
high-rack combustible storage.
3208.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack
combustible storage shall be protected with a specially
engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack
combustible storage shall be provided with additional spe-
cial fire protection, such as separation from other build-
ings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire
department access, where required by the fire code offi-
cial.
I TABLE 3208-:-3 l REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION
RACK FLUE DESIGN Sprinklers at the celllng with or In-rack sprinklers
CONFIGURATION without minimum In-rack sprinklers at every tier
Storage height ~ 2 5 feet Storage height > 25 feet Any height
I Sizeb 3 inches 3 inches Not required
Single-row rack
Transverse flue space I Not required Not required Vertically aligned Yes
Longitud inal flue space Not required Not required Not required
I Sizeb -:::;;r 6 inches• 3 inches Not required
Double-row rack Transverse flue space
(Option 1) I Vertically align.¢-v Not required Yes Not required
Longitudinal flue space/ Not required 6 inches Not required
V Size~ 3 inches 6 inches Not required
Double-row rack T ransverse flue/ I Not required Not required (Option 2) Vertically aligned Yes
J.,e1(gitudinal flue space 6 inches Not required Not required
~ I Sizcb 6 inches 6 inches Not required
Multipl/
verse flue space I Not required Yes Not required Vertically aligned
Longitudinal flue space Not required Not required Not required
foc.81'(1 inch = 25.4 mm I foot = 304.8 mm.
~~Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided not less than every l 0 feet where .ESFR sprinkler protection is providcd. l
Random vari'alions'are allowed, prov1clc'alhar t1fcc on'figuration clocs n t obstruct water pc11ctration.
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FLUE SPACES.
Longitudinal flue space. The flue space betweea rows of
storage perpeadicularto the direction of loading.
❖ The longitudinal flue space is a continuous open area
between a double row-or multiple-row-type rack stor-
age system. The flue space is to be clear for a set
dimension, as required in Table 3208.3, from the floor
to the top of the highest commodity for the entire
length of the rack system. The flue spaces are an
important feature for automatic sprinkler systems to
effectively suppress and potentially control the fire.
Reducing or eliminating such spaces will potentially
reduce, if not eliminate, sprinkler effectiveness (see
Commentary Figure 202-F5).
Transverse flue space. The space between rows of stor-
age parallel to the directioa ofloading.
❖ The transverse flue space is a continuous open area
between commodities in single-row-, double-row-and
multiple-row-type rack storage systems. The flue
space is to be clear for a set dimension, as required
in Table 3208.3, from the floor to the top of the high-
est commodity for the entire width of the rack system.
The flue spaces are an important feature for auto-
matic sprinkler systems to effectively suppress and
potentially control the fire. Reducing or eliminating
such spaces will potentially reduce, if not eliminate,
sprinkler effectiveness (see Commentary Figure 202-
FS).
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FLUE SPACES
TRANSVERSE
2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODEt>COMMENTARY
DEFINITIONS
FLUIDIZED BED. A container holding powder coating
material that is aerated from below so as to fonn an air-sup-
ported expanded cloud of such material through which the
preheated object to be coated is immersed and transported.
❖ A fluidized bed differs from an electrostatic fluidized
bed in that the fluidized bed uses an air stream
instead of electrostatic charge. The air stream
behaves like a fluid as the object is passed through it.
Additionally, the object is preheated. In an electro-
static fluidized bed, the object is heated/cured in an
oven after the coating process.
FOAM-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. A special system
discharging a foam made from concentrates, either mechani-
cally or chemically, over the area to be protected.
❖ Foam-extinguishing systems must be of an approved
type and installed and tested to comply with NFPA
11, 11 A and 16. All foams are intended to exclude
oxygen from the fire, cool the area of the fire and
insulate adjoining surfaces from heat caused by the
fire. Foam systems are commonly used to extinguish
flammable or combustible liquid fires (see commen-
tary, Section 904.7). While water applied by an auto-
matic sprinkler system can only act horizontally upon
the surface that it reaches, foam-extinguishing agents
have the ability to act vertically in addition to horizon-
tally; and, unlike gaseous extinguishing agents, foam
does not dissipate rapidly where there is no confined
space. Thus, foam systems are also used where
there is a need to fill a nonconfined space with extin-
guishing material as in the case of certain industrial
applications.
!BEi FOLDING AND TELESCOPIC SEATING. Tiered
seating having an overall shape and size that is capable of
being reduced for purposes of moving or storing and is not a
building element.
❖ Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grand-
stands are essentially unique forms of tiered seating
that are supported on a dedicated structural system.
All types are addressed in ICC 300, the safety stan-
dard for these types of seating arrangements. Folding
and telescopic seating are commonly used in gymna-
siums and sports arenas where the seating can be
configured in a variety of ways for various types of
events. "Building element" is a defined term in the
IBC which is primarily used in coryunction with the
structural elements regulated in Table 601 of the IBC.
While telescopic seating may be attached to a wall,
the system when pulled out or folded includes its
main support system. S uch seating is not considered
a building element of the building or structure in
which it is located (see Section 1029.1.1).
IBGI FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. Facilities that provide
care to more than fi ve children, 21/2 years of age or less.
❖ Foster care facilities are group homes where children
live, not day -care facilities. By being under 21/2 years
of age, children are assumed not capable of self-
preservation, thus there is a need for higher levels of
active and passive protection in the building (see the
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ATTACHMENT#16
MAXIMUM PILE DIMENSIONS -FLOOR STORAGE
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
TABLE 3206.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID.PILED STORAGE, SHELF
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)" STORAGE ANO PALLETIZED STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (see Section 3207.3) STORAGE AREA' COMMODITY (square feet) Automatic fire• Fire Maximum CLASS extinguishing Fire detection department Smoke and Maximum pile penntsslble Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and system heat removal 3206.3) system (see Section access doors (see Section dimension• storage pllevolume (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.8) (feet) height' (cubic feet)
3206.4) 3206.7) (feet)
0-500 Not Not Not Not 1' ot N t 1' lot
Required' Required Required Required Req IJired Req1 ired Req 1ired
501-2,500 Not Yes8 Not Not 1110 4D 10( 000 Required• Required Required
2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 1110 4 D 40( 000 Open to the public Required Required Required
2,501-12,000 Not Not Not
I-IV Not open to the public Yes Required Required• Required PO 4) 40( 000
(Option I)
2,501-12,000 Not Not open to the public Required' Yes Yes Yesh,i l~0 3 ,. 20( 000
(Option 2)
12,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Yes"·' l~0 4D 40( 000 Required
Greater than Yes Not Yes Yesh.i 120 4) 40( 000 500,000 Required
0-500 Not Not Not Not 0 Nit 1' ot
Required' Required Required• Required Req1 ired Req l.lired
501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 0 3P 75 k>oo Open to the public Required Required• Required
501-2,500 Not Not Not Not open to the public Yes Required Required' Required 0 30 75 000
High (Option I)
hazard 501-2,500
Not open to the public Not Yes8 Yes Yesh,i ·o ,p 50 000 Required' (Option 2) ' r ~ .. ' i,
2,501---300,000 VP< Not v •• y,,."h,i ...._ 60 30 75,000 1\equ1reo ~
Greater than 300,000r Yes Not Yes Yes"·; 60 30 75,000 Required
For SI: I fool = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot = 0.02832 1113, I square fool = 0.0929 1112•
a. Where aulomalic sprinklers arc required for reasons 01hcr than those in Chaplcr 32, lhc portion ofihc sprinkler sysicm prolccling ihc high-piled sioragc area
shall be designed and insiallcd in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208.
b. For aisles, sec Scciion 3206.10.
c. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Seel ion 3206.1 0.
d. For storage in excess ofihc height indicated, special fire pro\cclion shall be provided in accordance with Note fwhcrc required by the fire code official. Sec
Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combusiiblc liquids, respectively.
c. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used.
f. Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack
sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the
fire code official.
g. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207
and 3208.
h. Not required where storage areas wi1h an exil access /ravel dislance of 250 feel (76 200 111111) or less arc protected by either early suppression fast response
(ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s)112 or less that arc listed to control a fire in the
I stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Sec/ion 903.3. I. I.
i. Nol required in frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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access or exit stairways where the entire path for
means of egress from the seating to the exit dis-
charge is open to the outdoors.
4. For Group !-/-/, 1-/-2, J-1-3 and J-1-4 occupancies
the total width of means of egress in inches (mm)
shall not be less than the total occupant load
served by the means of egress mul!iplied by 0. 7
inches 7.62 mm er occu ant.
1005.3.2 Other egress components. The capacity, in
inches, of means of egress components other than stair-
ways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load
served by such component by a means of egress capacity
factor of 0.2 inch 5.1 mm _Rer occupant.
Exceptions:
I. For other than Group H and 1-2 occupancies, the
capacity, in inches, of means of egress compo-
nents other than stairways shall be calculated by
multiplying the occupant load served by such
component by a means of egress capacity factor
of 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) per occupant in buildings
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system installed in accorl O I .4.7dance with Sec-
tion 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency
voice/alarm communicati on system in accor-
dance with Section 907.5.2.2.
2. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating
shall be pennitted to use the capacity factors in
Table I 029.6.2 indicated for level or ramped
aisles for means of egress components other than
stairways where the entire path for means of
egress from the seating to the exit discharge is
provided with a smoke control system complying
with Section 909.
3. Facilities with open-air assembly seating shall be
permitted to the capacity factors in Section
I 029.6.3 indicated for level or ramped aisles for
means of egress components other than stairways
where the entire path for means of egress from
the seating to the exit discharge is open to the
outdoors.
4. For Group 1-/-1, H-2, H-3 and 1-/-4 occupancies
the total width of means of egress in inches (mm)
shall not be less than the total occupant load
served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.4
inches (5. 08 mm) per occupant.
1005.4 Continuity. The minimum width or required capacity
of the means of egress required from any story of a building
shall not be reduced along the path of egress travel until
arrival at the public way.
I 005.5 Distribution of minimum width and required
capacity. Where more than one exit, or access to more than
one exit, is required, the means of egress shall be configured
such that the loss of any one exit, or access to one exit, shall
not reduce the available capacity or width to less than 50 per-
cent of the required capacity or width.
I 005.6 Egress convergence. Where the means of egress
from stories above and below converge at an intermedi ate
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level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of
convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width
or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or
ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is larger.
J 005.7 Encroachment. Encroachments into the required
means of egress width shall be in accordance with the provi-
sions of this section.
1005.7.1 Doors. Doors, when fully opened, shall not
reduce the required width by more than 7 inches ( 178
mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required
w idth by more than one-half.
Exceptions:
I. In other than Group 1-2 occupancies, surface-
mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt
from inclusion in the 7-inch maximum ( I 78 mm)
encroachment where both of the following condi-
tions exist:
1.1. The hardware is mounted to the side of the
door facing away from the adjacent wall
where the door is in the open position.
I .2. The hardware is mounted not less than 34
inches (865 mm) nor more than 48 inches
(1219 mm) above the fini shed floor.
2. The restrictions on door swing shall not apply to
doors within individual dwelling units and sleep-
ing units of Group R-2 occupancies and dwelling
units of Group R-3 occupancies.
1005.7.2 Other projections. Handrail projections shall be
in accordance with the provisions of Section IO 14.8. Other
nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decora-
tive features shall be permitted to project into the required
width not more than I 1/2 inches (38 mm) on each side.
Exception: Projections are permitted in corridors
within Group 1-2 Condition I in accordance with Sec-
tion 407.4 .3.
I 005. 7.3 Protruding objects. Protruding objects shall
comply with the appli cable requirements of Section I 003.3.
SECTION 1006
NUMBER OF EXITS AND
EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS
1006.1 General. The number of exits or exit access doorways
required within the means of egress system shall comply with
the provisions of Section I 006.2 for spaces, including mezza-
nines, and Section I 006.3 for stories or occupied roofs.
1006.2 Egress from spaces. Rooms, areas or spaces, includ-
ing mezzanines, within a story or basement shall be provided
with the number of exits or access to exits in accordance with
this section.
J 006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common
path of egress travel dista nce. Two exits or exit access
doorways from any space shall be provided where the design
occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance
exceeds the values listed in Table I 006.2.1. The cumulative
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occupant load from adjacent rooms, areas or spaces shall be
detennined in accordance with Section I 004.2.
I. The number of exits from foyers, lobbies, vestibules
or similar spaces need not be based on cumulative
occupant loads for areas discharging through such
spaces, but the capacity of the exits from such
spaces shall be based on applicable cumulative
occupant loads.
2. Rooms and care suites in Group 1-2 and 1-2.1 occu-
pancies complying with Section 407.4.
3. In detention and correctional facilities and holding
cells, such as are found in courthouse buildings, when
the occupant load is more than 20 see Section
408.3.11.
I 006.2.1.1 Three or more exits or exit access door-
ways. Three exits or exit access doorways shall be pro-
vided from any space with an occupant load of 50 I to
1,000. Four exits or exit access doorways shall be pro-
vided from any space w ith an occupant load greater
than 1,000.
1006.2.2 Egress based on use. The numbers of exits or
access to exits shall be provided in the uses described in
Sections I 006.2.2.1 through 1006.2.2. 7.
1006.2.2.1 Boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms.
Two exit access doorways are required in boiler, incin-
erator and furnace rooms where the area is over 500
square feet (46 ni2) and any fuel-fired equipment
exceeds 400,000 British thermal units (Btu) (422 000
KJ) input capacity. Where two exit access doorways are
required, one is permitted to be a fixed ladder or an
alternating tread device. Exit access doorways shall be
separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the
length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of
the room.
I 006.2.2.2 Refrigeration machinery rooms. Machin-
ery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (93 1112) shall
have not less than two exits or exit access doorways.
Where two exit access doorways are required, one such
doorway is permitted to be served by a fixed ladder or
an alternating tread device. Exit access doorways shall
be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half
the maximum horizontal dimension of the room.
TABLE 1006.2.1
OCCUPANCY
A',E,M
B
F
1-1-I, H-2, 1-1-3
1-1-4, H-5
I-2d, /-2. /, 1-4
1-3
R-1
R-2
R-2. I
R-2.2
R-3', R-3. l'
R-4'
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For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm.
NP= Not Pcrmillcd.
SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY
MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE (feet)
MAXIMUM OCCUPANT Without Sprinkler System
LOAD OF SPACE (feet) With Sprinkler System
Occupant Load (feet)
OLS: 30 OL > 30
49 75 75 75'
49 100 75 100'
49 75 75 100'
3 NP NP 25b
10 NP NP 75b
10 NP NP 75'
10 NP NP 100'
10 NP NP 75'
20 NP NP 125'
JO NP NP 75"
20 NP NP 125"
20 NP NP I 25'·•
20 NP NP 125'·•
29 --,.,, ... 100· • -49 100 75 75'
See Secrion 453.6. J NP NP
a. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Sec Section 903 for occupancies where
automatic sprinkler systems arc permillcd in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.
b. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.
c. For a room or space used for assembly purposes having fixed seating, sec Section 1029.8. I I d. For the travel distance limitations and number of exit and exit access req11ire111e111sfor rooms and spaces in Group 1-2 or 1-2. I, sec Section 407.4. I c. The common path of egress travel distance shall only apply in a Group R-3 occupancy located in a mixed occupancy building.
r. The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than I 00 feet.
g. For the travel distance limitations in Groups R-3 and R-4 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, sec
Section 1006.2.2.6.
h. For holding cells. see Section 408.3. I I.
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2. Means of egress are not prohibited through
stockrooms in Group M occupancies where all
of the following are met:
2.1. The stock is of the same hazard
classification as that found in the main
retail area.
2.2. Not more than 50 percent of the exit
access is through the stockroom.
2.3. The stockroom is not subject to
locking from the egress side.
2.4. There is a demarcated, minimum 44-
inch-wide ( 1118 mm) a isle defined by
full-or partial-height fixed walls or
similar construction that will maintain
the required width and lead directly
from the retail area to the exit without
obstructions.
6. The means of egress shall not pass through any room
subject to locking except in Group 1-3 occupancies
classified as detention facilities and psychiatric lrea/-
ment areas in Group 1-2 occupancies.
1016.2.1 Multiple tenants. Where more than one tenant
occupies any one noor of a building or structure, each
tenant space, dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be pro-
vided with access lo the required exits without passing
through adjacent tenant spaces, dwelling units and sleep-
ing units.
Exception: The means of egress from a smaller tenant
space shall not be prohibited from passing through a
larger adjoining tenant space where such rooms or
spaces of the smal lcr tenant occupy less than IO percent
of the area of the larger tenant space through which
they pass; are the same or simil ar occupancy group; a
discernible path of egress travel to an exit is provided;
and the means of egress into the adjoining space is not
subject lo locking from the egress side. A required
means of egress serving the larger tenant space shall
not pass through the smaller tenant space or spaces.
1016.2.2 Basement exits in Group 1-2 occupancies. For
additional requirements for occupancies in Group 1-2 or 1-
2. I, see Section 407.
SECTION 1017
EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DIST ANGE
101 7.1 General. Travel distance within the exit access por-
tion of the means of egress system shall be in accordance
with this section.
101 7.2 Limitations. Exit access travel distance shall not
exceed the values given in Table IO 17 .2.
101 7.2.1 Exterior egress balcony increase. Exit access
travel distances specified in Table 1017.2 shall be
increased up to an additional I 00 feel (30 480 mm) pro-
vided that the last portion of the exit access leading to the
exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony constructed in
accordance with Section I 021. The length of such balcony
shall be not less than the amount of the increase taken.
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TABLE 1017.2
EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE•
OCCUPANCY WITHOUT SPRINKLER WITH SPRINKLER
SYSTEM (feet) SYSTEM (feet)
A,E,F-1,M,R, S-1 ~nnc ..
r 250b
R-2./ Not Permitted 250b
B 200 300'
F-2, S-2, U 300 400'
1-1-1 Not Permitted 75•
1-1-2 Not Permitted 100•
H-3 Not Permitted 150•
1-1-4 Not Permitted 175•
1-1-5 Not Permitted 200'
1-2, t-2. t, 1-Y Not Permitted 200'
1-4 150 200'
l Not Permilled 20(!
For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm.
a. Sec the following sections for modilications to exit access travel distance
requirements:
Section 402.8: For the distance limitation in malls.
Section 404.9: For the distance limitation through an atrium space.
Section 407.4: For the distance limitation in Group 1-2 or /-2. I.
Section 408.3./0: For increased limitation in Group 1-3
Sections 408.6.1 and 408.8.1: For the distance limitations in Group 1-3.
Section 411.3: For the distance limitation in special amusement buildings.
Section 41 2.6: For the distance limitations in aircraft manufacturing
facilities.
Section I 006.2.2.2: For the distance limitation in refrigeration
machinery rooms.
Section 1006.2.2.3: For the distance limitation in refrigerated rooms and
spaces.
Section I 006.3.3: For buildings with one exit.
Section 1017.2.2: For increased distance limitation in Groups F-1 and S-1.
Section 1029.7: For increased limitation in assembly seating.
Section 3103.4: For temporary structures.
Section 3104.9: For pedestrian walkways.
b. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Sec Section 903 for
occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems arc permitted in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.
c. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
d. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.1.
c. Group R-3 and R-4 buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. Sec Section 903.2.8
for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems arc permitted in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.
f Nol permitted in nonsprinklered Group 1-3 occuponcies.
1017.2.2 Groups F-1 and S-1 increase. The maximum
exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in
Group F-l or S-J occupancies where all of the following
conditions arc met:
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or S-I is limited to one story in height.
2. The minimum height from the finished floor to the
bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck fa 24 feet
(7315 mm).
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3. The building is equipped throughout with an auto-
matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
I 017.3 Measurement. Exit access travel distance shall be
measured from the most remote point of each room, area or
space along the natural and unobstructed path of horizontal
and vertical egress travel to the entrance to an exit.
Exception: In open parking garages, exit access travel dis-
tance is permitted to be measured to the closest riser of an
exit access stairway or the closest slope of an exit access
ramp.
I 017.3.1 Exit access stairways and ramps. Travel dis-
tance on exit access stairways or ramps shall be included
in the exit access travel distance measurement. The mea-
surement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel
and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the
stair and landings. The measurement along ramps shall be
made on the walking surface in the center of the ramp and
landings.
SECTION 1018
AISLES
1018.1 General. Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a
portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall
comply with the requirements of this section. Aisles or aisle
accessways shall be provided from all occupied portions of
the exit access that contain seats, tables, furnishings, displays
and similar fixtures or equipment. The minimum width or
required capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed.
Exception: Encroachments complying with Section
1005.7.
IO 18.2 Aisles in assembly spaces. Aisles and aisle access-
ways serving a room or space used for assembly purposes
shall comply wi th Section I 029.
/DSA-AC/ In addition to the requirements of this section,
means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from,
buildings or facilities where accessibility is required f or
applications listed in Section I. 9.1 regulated by the Divi-
sion of the State Architect-Access Compliance, shall also
comply with Chapter I I A or Chapter I I B, Section I I B-
403, as applicable.
101 8.3 Aisles in Groups Band M. In Group Band M occu-
pancies, the minimum clear aisle width shall be determined
by Secti on I 005.1 for the occupant load served, but shall be
not less than that required for corridors by Section 1020.2.
Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people
and not required to be accessible by Chapter I I B, (see
Section I I B-403) need not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in
width.
10 18.4 Aisle accessways in Group M. An aisle accessway
shall be provided on not less than one side of each element
w ithin the merchandise pad. The minimum clear width for an
aisle accessway not required to be accessible shall be 30
inches (762 mm). The required clear width of the aisle
accessway shall be measured perpendi cular to the ele ments
and merchandise within the merchandise pad. The 30-inch
(762 mm) minimum clear width shall be maintained to pro-
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vide a path to an adjacent aisle or aisle accessway. The com-
mon path of egress travel shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm)
from any point in the merchandise pad.
Exception: For areas serving not more than 50 occupants,
the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 feet
(22 860 mm).
1018.5 Aisles in other than assembly spaces and Groups B
and M. In other than rooms or spaces used for assembly pur-
poses and Group B and M occupancies, the minimum clear
aisle capacity shall be determined by Section I 005.1 for the
occupant load served, but the width shall be not less than that
required for corridors by Section I 020.2.
Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people
and not required to be accessible by Chapter I I B (see Sec-
tion 11 B-403) need not exceed 28 inches (71 I mm) in
width.
SECTION 1019
EXIT ACCESS STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS
1019.1 General. Exit access stairways and ramps serving as
an exit access component in a means of egress system shall
comply with the requirements of this section. The number of
stories connected by exit access stairways and ramps shall
include basements, but not mezzanines.
101 9.2 All occupancies. Exit access stairways and ramps that
serve fl oor levels within a single story are not required to be
enclosed.
101 9.3 Occupancies other than Groups 1-2, /-2.1, 1-3, and 11
R-2.1. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2. I, 1-3 and R-2. I occupan-
cies, floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps
that do not comply with one of the conditions listed in this
section shall be enclosed with a shaft enclosure constructed in
accordance with Section 713.
I. Ex it access stairways and ramps that serve or atmo-
spherically communicate between only two stories.
Such interconnected stories shall not be open to other
stories.
2. In Group R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3 or R-3. I occupancies,
exit access stairways and ramps connecting four stories
or less serving and contained within an individual
dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/work unit.
3. Ex it access stairways serving and contained within a
Group R-3 congregate residence or a Group R-4 facility
are not required lo be enclosed.
4. Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equi pped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, where the area of
the vertical opening between stories does not exceed
twice the horizontal projected area of the stairway or
ramp and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and
closely spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13.
In other than Group B and M occupancies, this provi-
sion is limited to openings that do not connect more
than fo ur stories.
5. Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium com-
plying with the provisions of Secti on 404.
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TABLE 1020.2
MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH
OCCUPANCY MINIMUM WIDTH (Inches)
Any facility not listed in this table 44
Access to and utilization of mechanical, plumbing or electrical systems or equipment 24
With an occupant load of less than 50 36
Within a dwelling unit 36
In Group E with a corridor having an occupant load of 100 or more 72
In corridors and areas serving stretcher traffic in ambulatory care facilities 72
Group 1-2 in areas where required for bed movement 96
Corridors in Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies serving any area caring/or one or more nonambula101y persons. 96
For SI: I inch= 25.4 mm.
1020.4 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access
doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such
that dead-end corridors do not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in
length.
Exceptions:
1. In in Group 1-3, Condition 2, 3 or 4, occupancies,
the dead end in a corridor shall not exceed 50 feet
(15 240 mm).
2. In occupancies in Groups B, E, F,M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1,
R-2.2, $ and U, where the t,uilding js equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3. I. l, the length of the
dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240
mm).
3. A dead-end corridor shall not be limited in length
where the length of the dead-end corridor is less
than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end corri-
dor.
1020.5 Air movement in corridors. Corridors shall not
serve as supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation air ducts.
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Exceptions:
I. Use of a corridor as a source of makeup air for
exhaust systems in rooms that open directly onto
such corridors, including toilet rooms, bathrooms,
dressing rooms, smoking lounges and janitor clos-
ets, shall be permilled, provided that each such cor-
ridor is directly supplied with outdoor air at a rate
greater than the rate of makeup air taken from the
corridor.
2. Where located within a dwelling unit, the use of cor-
ridors for conveying return air shall not be prohib-
ited.
3. Where located within tenant spaces of 1,000 square
feet (93 m2) or less in area, utilization of corridors
for conveying return air is permitted.
4. Incidental air movement from pressurized rooms
within health care facilities, provided that the corri-
dor is not the primary source of supply or return to
the room.
5. For heallh care facililies under !he jurisdiclion of
!he Office of Stalewide Heal!h Planning and Devel-
opment (OSHPD), see the California Mechanical
Code.
I 020.5.1 Corridor ceiling. Use of the space between the
corridor ceiling and the floor or roof structure above as a
return air plenum is permilled for one or more of the fol-
lowing conditions:
I. The corridor is not required to be of fire-resistance-
rated construction.
2. The corridor is separated from the plenum by fire-
resistance-rated construction.
3. The air-handling system serving the corridor is shut
down upon activation of the air-handling unit smoke
detectors required by the California Mechanical
Code.
4. The air-handling system serving the corridor is shut
down upon detection of sprinkler water flow where
the building is equipped throughout with an auto-
matic sprinkler system.
5. The space between the corridor ceiling and the noor
or roof structure above the corridor is used as a com-
ponent of an approved engineered smoke control
system.
1020.6 Corridor continuity. Fire-resistance-rated corridors
shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit, and
shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. Where the path
of egress travel within a fire-resistance-rated corridor to the
exit includes travel along unenclosed exit access stairways or
ramps, the fire-resistance rating shall be continuous for the
length of the stairway or ramp and for the length of the con-
necting corridor on the adjacent floor leading to the exit.
Exceptions:
I. Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constrncted as
required for corridors shall not be construed as inter-
vening rooms.
2. Enclosed elevator lobbies as permitted by Item I of
Section IO 16.2 shall not be construed as intervening
rooms.
3. /SFM/ In fully sprinklered office buildings, corri-
dors may lead lhrough enclosed elevalor lobbies if
all areas of !he building have access lo al leas/ one
required exil wilhoul passing lhrough !he elevalor
lobby.
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ATTACHMENT #18
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
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GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
TABLE 508.4
REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS)"
R-1, R-2, F-2, 13', F-1•·", A,E 1-4, R-2.1 1-2, 1-2.1 1-3 R-3,R-3.1, L H-1 OCCUPANCY R-4 s-2•, u M, S-1
s NS s NS s NS s NS s NS s NS s NS s NS s NS
A,E "' "' .., .., .., .m , •1n .., "' -~ I 2 2 NP NP NP -,..
1-4, R-2. / --I' NP 2 NP 2 NP I NP I 2 2 2 NP NP NP
1-2, 1-2. I ----N NP 2 NP 2 NP 2 NP NP 2 NP NP NP
/-3 ------N NP 2 NP 2 2 D 2 2 NP NP NP
R-/, R-2, R-3, --------N N IC 2' 2 4 NP NP NP R-3. I, R-4
F-2, S-2b, U ----------N N ,., 2 I NP NP NP
B,F-J,M,S-1 ... N N I NP NP NP ...
L ----------I NP NP NP
1-1-1 ----------------N NP
1-1-2 ------------------
1-1-3, 1-1-4 ----------------Id NP
1-1-5 ------------------
S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3. I. I.
NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
N = No separation requirement.
NP= Not Permitted.
a. Sec Section 420.
H-2
s NS
3 4
4 NP
4 NP
4 NP
3 NP
3 4
2 3
2 NP
NP NP
N NP
I NP
N NP
b. The required separation from areas used only for private or pleasure vehicles shall be reduced by I hour but not to less than I hour.
c. Sec Section 406.3.2.
d. Separation is not required between occupancies of the same classifi cation.
e. Sec Section 422.2 for ambulatory care facilities.
H-3, H-4 H-5
s NS s NS
2 3 2 NP
2 NP 2 NP
2 NP 2 NP
2 NP 2 NP
2 3 2 NP
I 2 I NP
NP NP NP NP
I NP I NP
Id NP I NP
--N NP
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f_ Occupancy separations that serve to define fire area limits established in Chapter 9 for requiring fire protection systems shall also comply with Section I
707.3. 10 and Table 707.3.10 in accordance with Section 901.7.
g. /SFMJ Group I and Fl occupancies and Group R-2. I and F-1 occupancies shall have a 3 hour separation.
h /SFM/ Commercial kitchens 110 1 associated with cafeterias and similar dining facilities in Group 1-2 and Group R-2. I shall have a 2-hour separation and
shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
508.4.3 Allowable building height and number of sto-
ries. Each separated occupancy shall comply with the
building height limitations and story limitations based on
the type of construction of the building in accordance with
Section 503.1.
Exception: Special provisions of Section 510 shall per-
mit occupancies at building heights and number of sto-
ries other than provided in Section 503. I.
508.4.4 Separation. Individual occupancies shall be sepa-
rated from adjacent occupancies in accordance with Table
508.4.
508.4.4. l Constru ction. Required separations shall be
fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707
or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance
with Section 711, or both, so as to completely separate
adjacent occupancies.
SECTION 509
INCIDENTAL USES
509.1 General Incidental uses located within single occu-
pancy or mixed occupancy buildings shall comply with the
provisions of this section. Incidental uses are ancillary func-
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tions associated with a given occupancy that generally pose a
greater level of risk to that occupancy and are limited to those
uses listed in Table 509.
Exception: Incidental uses within and serving a dwelling
unit are not required to comply with this section.
509.2 Occupancy classification. Incidental uses shall not be
individually classifi ed in accordance with Section 302.1.
Incidental uses shall be included in the building occupancies
within whi ch they are located.
509.3 Area limitations. The aggregate floor area of inciden-
tal uses shall not occupy more than IO percent of the building
area of the story in whi ch they are located.
509.4 Separation and protection. The incidental uses listed
in Table 509 shall be separated from the remainder of the
building or equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, or
both, in accordance with the provisions of that table.
509.4.1 Separation. Where Table 509 specifies a lire-
resistance-rated separation, the incidental uses shall be
separated from the remainder of the building by a lire bar-
rier constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a hori -
zontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section
711, or both. Construction supporting I-hour lire barriers
or horizontal assemblies used for incidental use separa-
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ATTACHMENT #19
SEPARATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE AREAS
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3206.3 High-piled storage areas. For the application of
Table 3206.2, the size of the high-piled storage areas shall be
determined in accordance with Sections 3206.3. I through
3206.3.2.1.
3206.3.1 Size of high-piled storage area. The size of
each high-piled storage area shall include the footprint of
the actua l high-piled storage racks, shelves or piles and the
following aisles:
I. Interior aisles within the footprint of the storage
area.
2. An aisle around the perimeter of the footprint with a
minimum width as required in Section 3206.10.1 or
the dimension to a wall or full height wall, which-
ever is less.
3206.3.2 Multiple liigti-pilei:I storage areas. Wliere a
building contains multiple high-piled storage areas, the
aggregate of aU high-piled storage areas shaU be used for
the application of Table 3206.2 unless the high-piled stor-
age areas are separated in accordance with one of the fol-
lowing:
1. High-piled storage areas separated by fire barriers
with a minimum fire-resistance-rating of 1 hour con-
structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Cali-
fornia Building Code.
2. 1n buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.l, high-piled storage areas separated by JOO
feet (30 480 mm) or more. 'The area providing the
separation shall not contain high-piled combustible
<:tnrno-e
3206.3.2.1 Multiple class high-piled storage areas.
High-piled storage areas classifi ed as Class I through
IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classi-
fied as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all
high-piled storage areas as high hazard for the purposes
of the application of Table 3206.2. Multiple class high-
piled storage areas meeting the separation requirements
in Section 3206.3.2 shall be considered as separated.
The fire safety features in Table 3206.2 shall be
extended beyond the higher-hazard storage area in
accordance with Section 3206.2.1.
Exception: Multiple class high-piled storage areas
do not need to be separated where in accordance
with Section 3204.2.
3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and
3209.
3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system require-
ments based on the presence of pallets shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 13.
3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and
labeled in accordance with FM 4996 or UL 2335 shall
be treated as wood pallets for determining required
sprinkler protection.
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HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by
Table 3206.2, an approved automatic fire detection system
shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The
system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section
907.
3206.6 Building access. Fire apparatus access roads in accor-
dance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45
720 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings
used for high-piled storage.
Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be
installed because of topography, railways, waterways,
nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire
code official is authorized to require additional fire protec-
tion.
3206.7 Fire department access doors. Where fire depart-
ment access doors are required by Table 3206.2, fire depart-
ment access doors shall be provided in accordance Sections
3206.7.l through 3206.7.8.
3206.7.1 Exterior walls without fire department access
doors. Fire department access doors are not required in an
exterior wall that does not face a fire apparatus access road
provided that all of the following conditions occur:
1. The opposite exterior wall faces a fire apparatus
access road.
2. The opposite exterior wall is provided with tire
department access doors.
3. The entire interior surface of the exterior wall is less
than 150 feet ( 45 720 111111) away from a fire depart-
ment access door.
4. The building is equipped throughout with an auto-
matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3. l. I.
3206.7.2 Where located. Where exterior walls surround-
ing high-piled storage areas face fire apparatus access
roads, such walls shall be provided with fire department
access doors.
3206.7.3 Access to doors. Fire department access doors
shall be able to be accessed wilhout the use of a ladder.
3206.7.4 Marking on fire department access doors. Fire
department access doors shall be labeled on the exterior
side with the following sign or other approved sign:
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR
DO NOT BLOCK
The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the back-
ground. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches
(51 mm) wi th a minimum stroke of3/8 inch (10 mm).
3206.7.5 Number of doors required. The required fire
department access doors shall be distributed such Iha! the
li neal distance between adjacent fire department access
doors does not exceed I 25 feet (38 I 00 111111) measured
center to center.
Exception: The linear distance between adjacent
access doors shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in
existing buildings where change in occupancy is not
proposed.
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ATTACIDvIENT #20
DOCUMENTS & STORAGE LAYOUT
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CHAPTER 32
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 32 provides guidance for reasonable protection of life from hazards associated with the storage of combustible
materials in closely packed piles or on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height, or 6 feet for
high-hazard commodities. It provides requirements for identifying various classes of commodities; and general fire and life safety features I
including storage arrangements, smoke and heat venting, fire department access and housekeeping and maintenance. This chapter attempts
to define the potential fire severity and, in turn, determine fire and life safety protection measures needed to control and in some cases sup-
press a potential fire. This chapter does not cover miscellaneous combustible material storage as regulated in Section 315.
SECTION 3201
GENERAL
3201.1 Scope. High-piled combustible storage shall be in
accordance with this chapter. In addition to the requirements
of this chapter, the following material-specific requirements
shall apply:
I. Aerosols shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 1.
2. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accor-
dance with Chapter 57.
3. Hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Chap-
ter 50.
4. Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 13.
5. Storage of combustible fi bers shall be in accordance
wi th Chapter 37.
6. General storage of combustible material shall be in
accordance with Chapter 3.
3201.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in
Sections 105.6 and 105.7.
3201.3 Construction documents. At the time of building
permit application for new structures designed to accommo-
date high-piled storage or for requesting a change of occu-
pancy/use, and at the time of application for a storage permit,
plans and specifications shall be submitted for review and
approval. In addition to the in formation required by the Cali-
fornia Building Code, the storage permit submittal shall
include the information specified in this section. The con-
struction documents shall include all of the fo llowing:
I. Floor plan of the building showing locations and
dimensions of high-piled storage areas.
2. Usable storage height for each storage area.
3. Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable.
4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and the
spri nkler deflector for each storage an-angement.
5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array.
6. Maximum pile volume for each storage array.
7. Location and classification of commodities in accor-
dance with Section 3203.
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8. Location of commodities that are banded or encapsu-
lated.
9. Location of required fire department access doors.
I 0. Type of fire suppression and fire detection systems.
I I. Location of valves controlling the water supply of
ceiling and in-rack sprinklers.
12. Type, location and specifications of smoke removal
and curtain board systems.
13. Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal
flue spaces.
14. Additional information regarding required design fea-
tures, commodities, storage arrangement and fire pro-
tection features within the high-piled storage area
shall be provided at the time of permit, where required
by the fire code official.
3201.3.1 Approved construction documents. Following
approval of the construction documents, a copy of the
approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an
approved location.
3201 .3.2 Approved storage layout. A floor plan, of legi-
ble size, shall be provided, mounted on a wall and pro-
tected from damage. The floor plan shall be mounted in an
approved location and show the following:
I. Locations, dimensions and rack layout of high-piled
storage areas.
2. Design storage height for each storage area.
3. Types of commodities.
4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and
the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement.
5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array.
6. For palletized and solid-piled storage, the maximum
pile volume for each storage array.
7. Location and classification of commodities in accor-
dance with Section 3203.
8, Location of required fire department access doors. ~
9. Location of valves controlling the water supply ofl
ceiling and in-rack sprinklers.
3201.4 Fire safety and evacuation plan. Where required by
the Section 403, a fire safety and evacuation plan shall be sub-
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OFFICE USE ONLY SAN DIEGO REGIONAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
QUESTIONNAIRE
RECORD ID # _________________ I
PLAN CHECK# __________________ ,
Business Name
Zodiac Pool Systems
Project Address
2882 Whiptail Loop East #100
Mailing Address
Project Contact
Anita Thornton
Business Contact
Tommy Colomes
City
Carlsbad
City
State
CA
State
Telephone#
(760) 599-9600
Zip Code
92010
Zip Code
Applicant E-mail Telephone#
anitathornton@warehousesolutions.com 619-873-4410
BP DATE
APN#
Plan File#
The following questions represent the facility's activities, NOT the specific project description.
PART I: FIRE DEPARTMENT-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: (not required for projects within the City of San !2!!e.21: Indicate by circling the item, whether your business will use, process, or store any of the following hazardous materials. If any of the items are circled,
applicant must contact the Fire Protection Agency with jurisdiction prior to plan submittal.
Occupancy Rating: Faclllty's Square Footage (including proposed project):
1. Explosive or Blasting Agents 5. Organic Peroxides 9. Water Reactives 13. Corrosives
2. Compressed Gases 6. Oxidizers 10. Cryogenics 14. Other Health Hazards
3. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 7. Pyrophorics 11. Highly Toxic or Toxic Materials 15. None of These.
4. Flammable Solids 8. Unstable Reactives 12. Radioactives
PART II: SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH -HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION IHMDl: If the answer to any of the
questions is yes, applicant must contact the County of San Diego Hazardous Materials Division, 5500 Overland Avenue, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123.
Call (858) 505-6700 prior to the issuance of a building permit.
FEES ARE REQUIRED Project Completion Date: Expected Date of Occupancy: 0 CalARP Exempt
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
YES NO (for new construction or remodeling projects)
Is your business listed on the reverse side of this form? (check all that apply). □ El □ El Will your business dispose of Hazardous Substances or Medical Waste in any amount?
□ El Will your business store or handle Hazardous Substances in quantities greater than or equal to 55 gallons, 500
pounds and/or 200 cubic feet?
□ □ □ □ □
E] Will your business store or handle carcinogenstreproductive toxins in any quantity?
E] Will your business use an existing or install an underground storage tank?
E] Will your business store or handle Regulated Substances (CalARP)? EJ Will your business use or install a Hazardous Waste Tank System (Title 22, Article 10)?
E] Will your business store petroleum in tanks or containers at your facility with a total facility storage capacity equal to
or reater than 1,320 allons? California's Above round Petroleum Stora e Act .
Date Initials
0 CalARP Required
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Date Initials
0 CalARP Complete
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Date Initials
PART Ill: SAN DIEGO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (APCDl: Any YES• answer requires a stamp from APCD 10124 Old Grove Road, San
Diego, CA 92131 apcdcomp@sdcounty.ca.gov (858) 586-2650). ["No stamp required if 01 Yes and 03 Yes and Q4-Q6 No]. The following questions are intended
to identify the majority of air pollution issues at the planning stage. Projects may require additional measures not identified by these questions. For comprehensive
requirements contact APCD. Residences are typically exempt, except -those with more than one building+ on the property; single buildings with more than four
dwelling units: townhomes; condos; mixed-commercial use: deliberate burns; residences forming part of a larger project. rExcludes garages & small outbuildings.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
YES NO
□ El Will the project disturb 160 square feet or more of existing building materials?
□ El Will any load supporting structural members be removed? Notification may be required 10 working days prior to commencing demolition.
(ANSWER ONLY IF QUESTION 1 or 2 IS YES) Has an asbestos survey been performed by a Certified Asbestos Consultant or Site Surveillance
Technician? □ □
□
□
□
D (ANSWER ONLY IF QUESTION 3 1S YES) Based on the survey results, will the project disturb any asbestos containing material? Notification
may be required 10 working days prior to commencing asbestos removal.
E] Will the project or associated construction equipment emit air contaminants? See the reverse side of this form or APCD factsheet
(www.sdapcd.org/info/facts/permits.pdQ for typical equipment requiring an APCD permit. D (ANSWER ONLY IF QUESTION 5 IS YES) Will the project or associated ..,cq_nstruction equipment be located within 1,000 feet of a school
boundarv / ,
Briefly describe business activities: Briefly es9'"ibe proposed project:
Manufacturer of suction pool cleaners & accessories lnstalli i :j/1' of pallet storage rack
I decl~~e under oenalty,of perjury that to the best of my knowledge andb ue:l:ie~f~tt=e~r~e~sp2ojf~=m~a~d:e: ""~'re:in~a:re:t~ru=e~a~n:d~c:o:rr:e:ct. ,,, .,VI,~,,._,...(__. _ ,
Name Of Owner or Authorized Agent Signature of 0\,\ er or Authorized Agent
I I 1 ~ I 2--/
Date
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY: FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: ________________________________ _
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EXEMPT OR NO FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED RELEASED FOR BUILDING PERMIT BUT NOT FOR OCCUPANCY RELEASED FOR OCCUPANCY
COUNTY-HMO* APCD COUNTY-HMO APCD COUNTY-HMO APCD
. A stamp In this box only exempts businesses from completing or updatmg a Hazardous Matenals Business Plan. Other perm1ttIng requirements may still apply .
HM-9171 (08/15) County of San Diego -DEH -Hazardous Materials Division
ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
SCREENING SURVEY
6200 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760-438-3941 Fax: 760-476-9852
SourceControl@encinaJpa.com
Date: / /I; / ~
Buslnes;Na~e: 1-ock·u..-~()o \ Ljd'~
Street Address: 1--061.--(µh.{te\ l L .9°( ~ 100
Email Address: cW'II.-\--~~& ~Se..lzol"ho.-4. oovi-
PLEASE CHECK HERE IF YOUR BUSINESS IS EXEMPT: (ON REVERSE SIDE CHECK TYPE OF BUSINESS) fvl
Check all below that are present at your facility: ~
o Acid Cleaning
o Assembly
o Automotive Repair
o Battery Manufacturing
o Biofuel Manufacturing
o Biotech Laboratory
o Bulk Chemical Storage
o CarWash
o Chemical Manufacturing
o Chemical Purification
o Dental Offices
• Dental Schools
• Dental Clinics
o Dry Cleaning
o Electrical Component
Manufacturing
o Fertilizer Manufacturing
o Fllm/X-ray Processing
o Food Processing
o Glass Manufacturing
o Industrial laundry
o Ink Manufacturing
o Laboratory
o Machining/Milling
o Membrane manufacturing
(i.e. water filter membranes)
o Metal Casting/Forming
o Metal Fabrication
o Metal Finishing
• Electroplating
• Electroless Plating
• Anodizing
• Coating (i.e. phosphating)
• Chemical Etching/Milling
• Printed Circuit Board
Manufacturing
o Metal Powders Forming
o Nutritional Supplement/Vitamin
Manufacturing
o Painting/Finishing
o Paint Manufacturing
o Personal Care Products
Manufacturing
o Pesticide Manufacturing/ Packaging
o Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
(Including precursors)
o Porcelain Enameling
o Power Generation
o Print Shop
o Research and Development
o Rubber Manufacturing
o Semiconductor Manufacturing
o Soap/Detergent Manufacturing
o Waste Treatment/Storage
New Business? Yes0No0 SIC Code(s) if known: ______ Date operation began/will begin: ______ _
Tenant Improvement? Yes0No(J If yes, briefly describe improvement:. _________________ _
Description of operations generating wastewater (discharged to sewer, hauled or evaporated): __________ _
Estimated volume of industrial wastewater to be discharged (gal/ day): _________________ _
list hazardous wastes generated (type/volume): _________________________ _
Have you applied for a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Encina Wastewater Authority? YesO Date: ____ NoO
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ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
SCREENING SURVEY
6200 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760-438-3941 Fax: 760-476-9852
SourceControl@encinajpa.com l-lWA1"'
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The commercial enterprises listed below are a partial listing of businesses that are exempt from industrial wastewater
discharge permitting under normal operating conditions. They are exempt because (a) they discharge no process wastewater
(i.e., they only discharge sanitary wastewater with no pollutants exceeding any local limits), and (b) they have no potential to
negatively impact the EWPCF or other wastewater treatment plants in the ESS. Any questions regarding exemptions
should be referred to EWA Source Control staff.
o Automobile Detailers o Hotels/Motels (no laundry)
o Barber/Beauty Shops o Laundromats
o Business/Sales Offices o Libraries
o Cleaning Services o Medical Offices (no x-ray developing)
o Carpet/Upholstery o Mortuaries
o Childcare Facilities o Museums
o Churches o Nail Salons
o Community Centers o Nursing Homes
o Consulting Services o Office Buildings (no process flow)
o Contractors o Optical Services
o Counseling Services o Pest Control Services (no pesticide repackaging for sale)
o Educational Services (no auto repair/film developing) o Pet Boarding/Grooming Facilities
o Financial Institutions/Services o Postal Services (no car wash/auto repair)
o Fitness Centers o Public Storage Facilities
o Gas Stations (no car wash/auto repair) o Restaurants/Bars
o Grocery Stores (no film developing) o Retail/Wholesale Stores (no auto repair/film developing)
o Residential based Businesses o Theaters (Movie/Live)
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name: <l1,\Mttw,. { ( J,.t:. DATE:#-
Facility Contact: (M~,t..~ Vy,4, ( ( ,,.c:..-<--... Title: 1<t ,a ,
ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
6200 AVENI DA ENCINAS, CARLSBAD, CA Phone: 760-438-3941 Fax: 760-476-9852
SourceControl@encinajpa.com
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Ccityof
Carlsbad
PURPOSE
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
8-50
Development Services
Building Division
1635 Faraday Avenue
(760) 602-2719
www.carlsbadca.gov
This checklist is intended to assist building permit applicants identify which Climate Action Plan (CAP) ordinance
requirements apply to their projects. The completed checklist must be included in the building permit application. It may be
necessary to supplement the completed checklist with supporting materials, calculations or certifications, to demonstrate
full compliance with CAP ordinance requirements. For example, projects that propose or require a performance approach
to comply with energy-related measures will need to attach to this checklist separate calculations and documentation as
specified by the ordinances.
NOTE: The following type of permits are not required to fill out this form
❖ Patio I ❖ Decks I ❖ PME (w/o panel upgrade) I ❖ Pool
A If an item in the checklist is deemed to be not applicable to a project. or is less than the minimum required by ordinance,
an explanation must be provided to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
A Details on CAP ordinance requirements are available on the city's website.
A A CAP Building Plan template (form B-55) shall be added to the title page all building plans. This template shall be
completed to demonstrate project compliance with the CAP ordinances. Refer to the building application webpaqe and
download the latest form.
Project Name/Building
Permit No.: Zodiac Pool Systems BP No.:
Property Address/APN: 2882 Whiptail Loop #100
Applicant Name/Co.: Scott Rawlins / Warehouse Solutions Inc.
Applicant Address: 12562 Highway 67, Lakeside, CA 92040
Contact Phone: 619-655-1288 Contact Email: scottrawlins@warehousesolutions.com
Contact information of person completing this checklist (if different than above):
Name:
Company
name/address:
Anita Thornton Contact Phone: 619-873-4410
Contact Email: anitathornton@warehousesolutions.com
Applicant Signature: ---------'-~I----------Date: __ ,+-/ ..... r5'-+l ..... t'--f __ _
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Use the table below to determine which sections of the Ordinance Compliance checklist are applicable to your project.
For alterations and additions to existing buildings, attach Building Permit Valuation worksheet.
Building Permit Valuation (BPV) from worksheet:$ °J i 6t} .,--
□ New construction
□ Additions and alterations:
□ BPV < $60,000
□ BPV ~ $60,000
□ Electrical service panel upgrade only
□ BPV ~ $200,000
r~onresidential
V □ New construction
~Iterations:
□ BPV ~ $200,000 or additions~ 1,000
square feet
□ BPV ~ $1,000,000
□ ~ 2,000 sq. ft. new roof addition
A high-rise residential building is 4 or more stories, induding a
Low-rise High-rise mixed-use building in which at least 20% of its conditioned floor
area is residential use
2A, 3A, 1B, 2B,
4A 3B,4A
N/A N/A All residential additions and alterations
1A,4A 4A 1-2 family dwellings and townhouses with attached garages
only
*Multi-family dwellings only where interior finishes are removed
1A, 4A* 1 B, 4A* and significant site work and upgrades to structural and
mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems are proposed
1B, 2B, 3B, 4B and 5
18, 5
1B,2B,5 Building alterations of~ 75% existing gross floor area
2B,5 1B also applies if BPV ~ $200,000
Please refer to Ca~sbad Municipal Code (CMC) sections 18.21 .155 and 18.30.190, and the California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green) for
more information when completing this section.
A D Residential addition or alteration~ $60,000 building pennit valuation.
See CMC section 18.30.190.
Year Built Single-family Requirements
□ Before 1978 Select one:
□ Duct sealinQ □ Attic insulation □Cool roof
□ 1978 and later Select one:
□ Lighting package □ Water heating Package
□ Between 1978 and 1991
□ 1992 and later
□ NIA. _________ _
□ Exception: Home energy score ~ 7
(attach certification)
Multi-family Requirements
□ Attic insulation
Select one:
□ Duct sealina □ Attic insulation □Cool roof
Select one:
□ Lighting package □ Water heating package
B. D Nonresidential* new construction or alterations~ $200,000 building pennit valuation,
or additions~ 1,000 square feel □ N/A
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See CMC 18.21.155 and CALGreen Appendix AS, Division A5.2-Energy Efficiency.
AS.203.1.1 Choose one: □ .1 Outdoor lighting □ .2 Warehouse dock seal doors
□ .3 Restaurant service water heating (comp~ with California Energy Code section 140.5, as amended) □ N/A ________ _
□ .4 Daylight design PAFs □ .5 Exhaust air heat recovery
AS.203.1.2.1
Choose one as applicable: □ .95 Energy budget □ .90 Energy budget □ NIA
A5.211 .1tt
□ On-site renewable energy □ N/A
AS.211 .3**
□ Green power (if offered by local utility provider, 50% minimum renewable sources) □ N/A
AS.212.1
□ Elevators and escalators □ N/A
AS.213.1
□ Steel framing □ NIA
• lndudes hotels/motels and high-rise residential buildings
•• For alterations~ $1,000,000 BPV and affecting > 75% existing gross floor area, or alterations that add 2,000 square feet of new roof addition: comply
with CMC 18.30.130 instead.
2. Photovoltaic Systems
A. D Residential new construction (for low-rise residential building permit applications submitted after 1/1/20). Refer to 2019 California
Energy Code section 150.1(c)14 for requirements. Notes: 1) High-rise residential buildings are subject to nonresidential photovoltaic
requirement (2B below) instead. 2) If project includes installation of an electric heat pump water heater pursuant to CMC 18.30.150(B)
(high-rise residential) or 18.30.170(6) (low-rise residential), increase system size by .3kWdc if PV offset option is selected.
Floor Plan ID (use additional CFA #d.u. Calculated kWdc*
sheets if necessary)
Total System Size:
kWdc = (CFAx.572) / 1,000 + (1.15 x#d.u.)
*Formula calculation where CFA = conditional floor area, #du= number of dwellings per plan type
If proposed system size is less than calculated size, please explain.
Exception
□
□
□
□
kWdc
B. D Nonresidential new construction or alterations ~$1,000,000 BPV and affecting ~75% existing floor area, or addition that increases roof
area by ~2,000 square feet Please refer to CMC section 18.30.130 when completing this section. Note: This section also applies to
high-rise residential and hoteUmotel buildings.
Choose one of the following methods:
□ Gross Floor Area (GFA) Method
GFA:
D If< 10,000s.f. Enter: 5 kWdc
Min. System Size:
D If<! 10,000s.f. calculate: 15 kWdc x (GFA/10,000),...
kWdc
**Round building size factor to nearest tenth, and round system size to nearest whole number.
□ Time-Dependent Valuation Method
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Annual TDV Energy use:--______ x .80= Min. system size: _____ kWdc
***Attach calculation documentation using modeling software approved by the California Energy Commission.
3. Water Heating
A D Residential and hotel/motel new construction
Please refer to CMC sections 18.30.150 and 18.30.170 when completing this section.
D For systems serving individual dwelling units choose one:
D Heat pump water heater AND Compact hot water distribution AND Drain water heat recovery (low-rise
residential only)
D Heat pump water heater AND PV system .3 kWdc larger than required in CMC section 18.30.130 (high rise
residential hotel/motel) or CA Energy Code section 150.1 (c) 14 (low-rise residential)
D Heat pump water heater meeting NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Tier 3 or higher
D Solar water heating system that is either .60 solar savings fraction or 40 s.f. solar collectors
D Exception:
D For systems serving multiple dwelling units, install a central water-heating system with all of the following:
D Gas or propane water heating system
□Recirculation system per CMC 18.30.150(8) (high-rise residential, hotel/motel) or CMC 18.30.170(8) (low-
rise residential)
D Solar water heating system that is either:
D .20 solar savings fraction
D .15 solar savings fraction, plus drain water heat recovery
□Exception:
B. D Nonresidential new construction
Please refer to Cartsbad Ordinance CMC section 18.30.150 when completing this section.
D Water heating system derives at least 40% of its energy from one of the following (attach documentation):
D Solar-thermal D Photovoltaics D Recovered energy
□Water heating system is (choose one):
D Heat pump water heater
D Electric resistance water heater(s)
□Solar water heating system with .40 solar savings fraction
D Exception:
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4. Elecbic Vehicle Charging
A D Residential New construction and major alterations*
Please refer to Car1sbad Ordinance CMC section 18.21.140 when com letin this section.
One and two-family residential dwelling or townhouse with attached garage:
Done EVSE Ready parking space required D Exception :
□Multi-family residential· D Exception ·
Total Parking Spaces EVSE Spaces
Proposed Capable I Ready I
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Calculations: Total EVSE spaces = .10 x Total parking (rounded up to nearest whole number)
EVSE Installed = Total EVSE Spaces x .50 (rounded up to nearest whole number)
EVSE other= Total EVSE spaces -EVSE Installed
(EVSE other may be "Capable," "Ready" or "Installed.')
Installed I Total
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*Major alterations are: (1) for one and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached garages, alterations have a building permit valuation ;,: $60,000
or indude an electrical service panel upgrade; (2) for multifamily dwellings (three units or more without attached garages), alterations have a building permit
valuation ;,: $200,000, interior finishes are removed and significant site work and upgrades to structural and mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing
systems are proposed.
B D Nonresidential new construction (includes hotels/motels) D Exception ·
Total Parking Spaces EVSE Spaces
Proposed Capable I Ready I Installed I Total
10 2 I 5 I 1 I 8
Calculation· Refer to the table below·
Total Number of Parking Spaces provided Number of required EV Spaces Number of required EVSE Installed Soaces
D 0-9 1 1 n 10-25 2 1
D 26-50 4 2 n 51-75 6 3
D 76-100 9 5
101-150 12 6
151-200 . 17 9
201 and over 10 percent of total 50 percent of Required EV Spaces
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5. D Transportation Demand Management (TOM): Nonresidential ONLY
An approved Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan is required for all nonresidential projects that meet a threshold of employee-generated ADT.
City staff will use the table below based on your submitted plans to determine whether or nor your permit requires a TDM plan. If TDM is applicable to your
permit, staff will contact the applicant to develop a site-specific TDM plan based on the permtt details.
Acknowledgment:
Office (all)2 20
Restaurant 11
Retaib 8
Industrial 4
Manufacturing 4
Warehousin 4
1 Unless otherwise noted, rates estimated from /TE Trip
Generation Manual, 1(JhEdition
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11
4.5
3.5
3
1
2 For all office uses, use SAN DAG rate of 20 ADT/1,000 sf to
calculate employee ADT
3 Retail uses include shopping center, variety store, supermarket,
gyms, pharmacy, etc.
Other commercial uses may be subject to special
consideration
Sample calculations:
Office: 20,450 sf
1. 20,450 sf/ 1000 x 20 = 409 Employee ADT
Retail: 9,334 sf
1. First 1,000 sf= 8 ADT
2. 9,334 sf -1,000 sf= 8,334 sf
3. 8,334 sf/ 1,000 x 4.5 + 8 = 46 Em lo ee ADT
I acknowledge that the plans sub ay be subject to the City of Carlsbad's Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. I agree to be contacted should
my permit require a TDM plan an u erstand that an approved TDM plan is a condition of permit issuance.
Person other than Applicant to be contacted for TDM compliance (if applicable):
Name (Printed): ~p K, Wt:ff 4:tL.--Phone Number: _____ _
Email Address: ___________________ _
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