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Home My WebLink About5770 ARMADA DR; ; AS130012; PermitCity of Carlsbad Sprinkler Permit Permit No: AS130012 Job Address: 5770 ARMADA DR Permit Type: SPRINK Parcel No: 2110222600 Lot #: 0 Status: ISSUED Applied 1/29/2013 Approved: 1/30/2013 Reference No.: Issued: 1/30/2013 PC #: Inspector: Project Title: SKIN MEDICA-RACKING SPRINKLER RACKING SPRINKLERS Applicant: Owner: WESTERN FIRE PROTECTION CARLSBAD RANCH L P C/0 MICHAEL N TAYLOR 13630 DANIELSON 5770 ARMADA DR P0 WAY CA CARLSBAD CA 858-513-4949 Fees ($) Add'I Fees ($) Total ($) Balance ($) 268 0 268 0 AS130012 Skin Medica 5770 Armada Dr High-Piled Combustible Storage Report Included vv 1 P;XjP'~OWestern Fire Protection Inc. I SKIN MEDICA IN-RACK FIRE SPRINKLER PROTECTION Western Job # TIC-1 004 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS I \ tt'' •\\I C Offils Ic ' \t\ I ovk \\ ' U t\ t\1 I CITY OF 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT I APPROVED 5e( I 13630 Danielson Street • Poway, CA 92064 • Phone: (858) 513-4949 • Fax: (858) 513-1322 I flSI3O ma, (è WETEFN : FRI EEIiDJ Western Fire Protection 13630 Danielson Poway, CA 92064 858-513-4949 Job Name Skin Medica - In Rack Calc Building : FP1.0 Location : 5770 Armanda Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 System : 1 Contract Data File : Skin Medica - In-Rack Calc.WXF Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Western Fire Protection Page 1 - Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS for Project name: Skin Medica Location: 5770 Armanda Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Drawing no: FP1.0 Date: 12-18-12 Design I Remote area number: 1 Remote area location: Sheet FP1 .0 Occupancy classification: Mixed Use Groups: B and S-i I Density: .45 - Gpm/SqFt Area of application: 900 - SqFt Coverage per sprinkler: 100 Max - SqFt Type of sprinklers calculated: ELO 11.4 exist with new 5.6 In-Rack Sprink I No. of sprinklers calculated: 20 In-rack demand: 940.62 - GPM Hose streams: 500 - GPM Total water required (including hose streams): 1440.62 -GPM @ 47.003 - Psi I Type of system: Rack Storage Area Sprinkler Protection Volume of dry or preaction system: -Gal Water supply information Date: Location: Source: Name of contractor. Western Fire Protection, Inc. Address: 13630 Danielson St., Poway, CA 92064 Phone number: 858-513-4949 Name of designer: C. Lyons Authority having jurisdiction: Notes: (Include peaking information or gridded systems here.) Water flow used for this calc is based on the existing calc card on system #1. Existing design is .45/3000 with 45 sprinklers calcualted. Existing system design = 1567 GPM w/ 48 PSI at base of riser. Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 HYDRAU LIC SY S-1 building is protec.:' bya Hydraulically Designc4d Automatic-1,Sprinkler. System. Date Installe Locatior No9jSprinI ateppIy•rve Western Fire Protection Page 2 Skin Medica - In Rack Calc Date 12-18-12 City Water Supply: Demand: Cl - Static Pressure : 48 Dl - Elevation : 4.331 C2 - Residual Pressure: 47 D2 - System Flow : 940.621 C2 - Residual Flow : 1567 D2 - System Pressure : 47.003 Hose ( Demand D3 - System Demand : 940.621 Safety Margin : 0.608 150 140 130 120 R11° E10° s 90 580 U70 R60 50 E 40 30 ni _ 1..1.,...... .......°. 1....... 20 10 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 FLOW ( N" 1.85) Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 ti ngflsed ummary Western Fire Protection Page 3 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 Fitting Legend Abbrev. Name 1/2 % 1 1% 11/2 2 21/2 3 31/ 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 B NFPA13ButterfIyValve 90 Grvd-Vic Elbow #10 J 90Tee-Branch GrvVic#20 T NFPA139O'FlowthruTee 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 3 4.5 6 5 6 0 4 8 8 6 7 10 3.5 6 5 8.5 10.8 13 10 12 15 0 8 17 17 12 9 7 8.5 16 21 20 25 10 10 25 30 12 19 13 17 33 41 35 50 21 20 50 60 0 23 65 71 0 0 25 33 78 88 81 91 0 36 98 101 0 40 120 121 Units Summary Diameter Units Inches Length Units Feet Flow Units US Gallons per Minute Pressure Units Pounds per Square Inch Note: Fitting Legend provides equivalent pipe lengths for fittings types of various diameters. Equivalent lengths shown are standard for actual diameters of Sched 40 pipe and CFactors of 120 except as noted with *• The fittings marked with a * show equivalent lengths values supplied by manufacturers based on specific pipe diameters and CFactors and they require no adjustment. All values for fittings not marked with a * will be adjusted in the calculation for CFactors of other than 120 and diameters other than Sched 40 per NFPA. Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 I Pressure I Flow Summary - STANDARD Western Fire Protection Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Page 4 Date 12-18-12 I Node Elevation K-Fact Pt Pn Flow Density Area Press No. Actual Actual Rea. 10.0 5.6 28.7 na 30.0 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 28.71 na 30.01 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 28.75 na 30.03 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 28.84 na 30.07 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 28.98 na 30.15 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 29.21 na 30.26 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 29.52 na 30.43 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 5.6 29.94 na 30.64 1.0 1 28.699 10.0 31.67 na 26.167 28.09 na 26.167 26.98 na 26.167 26.98 na 26.167 26.98 na 26.167 27.0 na 26.167 27.0 na 26.167 26.99 na 26.167 26.91 na 26.167 26.9 na 26.167 26.8 na 26.167 26.81 na 26.167 26.92 na 26.167 26.88 na 26.167 27.0 na 26.167 27.0 na 26.167 27.0 na 26.167 27.12 na 26.167 27.12 na 26.167 27.09 na 26.167 26.83 na 26.167 26.19 na 26.167 26.28 na 26.167 27.18 na 26.167 26.83 na 26.167 27.92 na 26.167 27.93 na 26.167 27.95 na 26.167 27.86 na 26.167 27.47 na 26.167 28.0 na 26.167 29.94 na 26.167 11.4 26.71 na 58.91 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.73 na 58.94 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 25.98 na 58.11 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 25.83 na 57.93 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 25.81 na 57.91 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 25.83 na 57.94 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 25.99 na 58.11 0.45 80 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.14 na 58.28 0.45 82.67 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.02 na 58.15 0.45 82.67 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.01 na 58.14 0.45 82.67 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.05 na 58.19 0.45 82.67 10.0 26.167 11.4 26.26 na 58.42 0.45 82.67 10.0 25.5 27.27 na 25.5 27.27 na 25.5 27.27 na 25.5 27.27 na 25.5 27.26 na 25.5 27.25 na 25.5 27.24 na 25.5 27.19 na 25.5 27.18 na 25.5 27.17 na Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 I Flow Summary - Standard Western Fire Protection - Skin Medica - In Rack Caic I Node Elevation K-Fact - No. Page 5 Date 12-18-12 Pt Pn Flow Density Area Press Actual Actual Rea. 20 25.5 27.18 na 30 25.5 27.29 na 31 25.5 27.29 na 25.5 27.3 na 32 33 25.5 27.3 na 34 25.5 27.3 na 35 25.5 27.25 na 36 25.5 27.13 na 37 25.5 27.02 na 38 25.5 27.02 na 39 25.5 27.11 na 53 25.5 28.42 na 54 25.5 28.43 na 55 25.5 28.47 na 56 25.5 28.56 na 57 25.5 28.74 na R12 58 25.5 25.5 28.89 29.44 na na 59 25.5 30.81 na 59A 25.5 30.89 na TR 25.5 35.02 na BR 0.0 47.0 na I The maximum velocity is 20.68 and it occurs in the pipe between nodes 59 and 59A I I I I I I I I I Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Calculations - Hazen-Williams I final Western Fire Protection Page 6 - Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 I Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt • Ref. "C" or Ftngs Pe Pv Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I I Ri to 30.00 2.703 120.0 0.0 0.0 4.125 0.0 28.699 0.0 K Factor = 5.60 R2 30.0 0.0027 0.0 4.125 0.011 Vet = 1.68 R2 30.01 2.703 0.0 4.125 28.710 K Factor =5.60 I to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 R3 60.01 0.0099 0.0 4.125 0.041 Vel = 3.36 R3 30.02 2.703 0.0 4.125 28.751 K Factor = 5.60 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I to R4 90.03 0.0211 0.0 4.125 0.087 Vet = 5.03 R4 30.08 2.703 0.0 4.125 28.838 K Factor = 5.60 I to R5 120.11 120.0 0.0356 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.125 0.0 0.147 VeI= 6.72 R5 30.15 2.703 0.0 4.125 28.985 K Factor= 5.60 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I R6 150.26 0.0541 0.0 4.125 0.223 Vel = 8.40 R6 30.26 2.703 0.0 4.125 29.208 K Factor = 5.60 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 180.52 0.0759 0.0 4.125 0.313 Vel = 10.09 I R7 R7 30.43 2.703 0.0 4.125 29.521 K Factor = 5.60 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 210.95 0.1011 0.0 4.125 0.417 Vel = 11.79 I R8 R8 30.64 2.703 ii 9.325 4.000 29.938 K Factor = 5.60 to 120.0 0.0 9.325 0.0 RiO 241.59 0.1301 0.0 13.325 1.734 Vel = 13.51 I RiO 0.0 2.703 ii 9.325 17.000 31.672 to 120.0 0.0 9.325 -7.002 R11 241.59 0.1301 0.0 26.325 3.424 Vel = 13.51 I R11 0.0 4.304 IT 27.686 10.000 28.094 to 120.0 0.0 27.686 0.289 R12 241.59 0.0135 0.0 37.686 0.509 Vel = 5.33 0.0 I 241.59 28.892 K Factor= 44.95 lOT -6.85 2.703 IT 18.651 0.667 26.984 I to 10 -6.85 120.0 -0.0002 0.0 0.0 18.651 19.318 0.289 -0.003 Vel = 0.38 0.0 -6.85 27.270 K Factor -1.31 liT -6.97 2.703 IT 18.651 0.667 26.984 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 ii -6.97 -0.0002 0.0 19.318 -0.003 Vel = 0.39 I 0.0 -6.97 27.270 K Factor= -1.33 12T -7.38 2.703 IT 18.651 0.667 26.984 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 12 -7.38 -0.0002 0.0 19.318 -0.004 Vel = 0.41 0.0 27.269 K Factor = -1.41 I -7.38 13T -19.37 2.703 IT 18.651 0.667 27.002 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 13 -19.37 -0.0012 0.0 19.318 -0.023 Vel = 1.08 I Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Calculations - Hazen-Williams I Final Western Fire Protection Page 7 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. "C" or Ftngs Pe Pv Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 0.0 I -19.37 27.268 K Factor = -3.71 14T -19.42 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.998 14 I to 120.0 -19.42 -0.0012 0.0 0.0 18.651 19.318 0.289 -0.024 Vel = 1.09 0.0 -19.42 27.263 K Factor = -3.72 I 15T -18.12 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.986 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 15 -18.12 -0.0011 0.0 19.318 -0.021 Vel = 1.01 0.0 I -18.12 27.254 K Factor = -3.47 16T 23.71 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.914 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 16 23.71 0.0018 0.0 19.318 0.034 Vel = 1.33 0.0 27.237 K Factor = 4.54 I 23.71 17T -6.35 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.899 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 17 -6.35 -0.0002 0.0 19.318 -0.003 Vel = 0.36 I 0.0 -6.35 27.185 K Factor = -1.22 18T 38.91 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.801 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 18 38.91 0.0045 0.0 19.318 0.086 Vel = 2.18 0.0 27.176 K Factor = 7.46 I 38.91 19T 36.21 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.810 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 19 36.21 0.0039 0.0 19.318 0.075 Vel = 2.02 I 0.0 36.21 27.174 K Factor = 6.95 -24.59 2.703 1 18.651 0.667 26.923 I 20T to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 20 -24.59 -0.0019 0.0 19.318 -0.037 Vel = 1.37 0.0 27.175 K Factor= 4.72 I -24.59 21T 10.23 2.703 1 18.651 0.667 26.879 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 11.333 21 10.23 0.0004 0.0 19.318 0.007 Vel = 0.57 I 0.0 10.23 38.219 KFactor= 1.65 I 30T to 6.85 2.703 120.0 1 18.651 0.0 0.667 18.651 27.002 0.289 30 6.85 0.0002 0.0 19.318 0.003 Vel = 0.38 0.0 I 6.85 27.294 K Factor = 1.31 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Calculations - Hazen-Williams I final Western Fire Protection Page 8 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. "C" or Ftng's Pe Pv ******* Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 6.97 2.703 1 18.651 0.667 27.002 I 311 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 31 6.97 0.0002 0.0 19.318 0.004 Vet = 0.39 I 6.97 0.0 27.295 K Factor= 1.33 321 7.38 2.703 11 18.651 0.667 27.004 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I 32 7.38 0.0002 0.0 19.318 0.004 Vet = 0.41 0.0 7.38 27.297 K Factor= 1.41 -44.24 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.122 I 33T to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 33 -44.24 -0.0056 0.0 19.318 -0.109 Vet = 2.47 0.0 I -44.24 27.302 K Factor -8.47 341 -44.66 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.118 34 I to 120.0 -44.66 -0.0057 0.0 0.0 18.651 19.318 0.289 -0.111 Vet= 2.50 0.0 -44.66 27.296 K Factor= -8.55 I 35T -48.16 2.703 11 18.651 0.667 27.091 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 35 -48.16 -0.0066 0.0 19.318 -0.127 Vet = 2.69 0.0 I -48.16 27.253 K Factor= -9.23 36T 9.66 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.834 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 36 9.66 0.0003 0.0 19.318 0.006 Vet = 0.54 0.0 27.129 K Factor= 1.85 I 9.66 37T 105.38 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.193 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 37 105.38 0.0280 0.0 19.318 0.541 Vet = 5.89 I 0.0 105.38 27.023 K Factor= 20.27 38T 96.09 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.278 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 38 96.09 0.0236 0.0 19.318 0.456 Vet = 5.37 0.0 27.023 K Factor= 18.48 1 96.09 39T -85.04 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.183 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 39 -85.04 -0.0188 0.0 19.318 -0.364 Vet = 4.75 1 0.0 -85.04 27.108 K Factor = -16.33 40T -10.23 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 26.827 I to 120.0 0.0 18.651 11.333 40 -10.23 -0.0004 0.0 19.318 -0.007 Vet = 0.57 Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs Hydratec by Calculations - Hazen-Williams I Final Western Fire Protection Page 9 - Skin Medica - In Rack Calc Date 12-18-12 Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt • Ref. I.G.or Ftngs Pe Pv ******* Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 0.0 I -10.23 38.153 KFactor= -1.66 53T 63.61 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.922 53 I to 120.0 63.61 0.0110 0.0 0.0 18.651 19.318 0.289 0.213 Vel = 3.56 0.0 63.61 28.424 K Factor= 11.93 I 541 64.08 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.929 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 54 64.08 0.0112 0.0 19.318 0.216 Vel = 3.58 0.0 I 64.08 28.434 K Factor 12.02 55T 66.28 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.954 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 55 66.28 0.0119 0.0 19.318 0.230 Vet = 3.71 0.0 28.473 K Factor = 12.42 I 66.28 56T 90.85 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.862 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 56 90.85 0.0213 0.0 19.318 0.411 Vel = 5.08 I 0.0 90.85 28.562 K Factor= 17.00 571 145.71 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 27.469 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 I to 57 145.71 0.0510 0.0 19.318 0.986 Vel = 8.15 0.0 28.744 KFactor= 27.18 I 145.71 581 158.88 2.703 11 18.651 0.667 27.999 to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 58 158.88 0.0599 0.0 19.318 1.157 Vet = 8.88 I 0.0 158.88 29.445 K Factor= 29.28 59T 109.62 2.703 iT 18.651 0.667 29.936 I to 120.0 0.0 18.651 0.289 59 109.62 0.0301 0.0 19.318 0.582 Vel = 6.13 0.0 30.807 K Factor = 19.75 I 109.62 lOT 6.85 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 26.984 to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 301 6.85 0.0002 0.0 97.571 0.018 Vel = 0.38 I 0.0 6.85 27.002 K Factor= 1.32 6.97 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 26.984 I liT to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 31T 6.97 0.0002 0.0 97.571 0.018 Vel = 0.39 0.0 1 6.97 27.002 K Factor= 1.34 Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs Hydratec by Calculations - Hazen-Williams I final Western Fire Protection Page 10 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. I.G. or Ftngs Pe Pv ******* Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 7.38 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 26.984 I 12T to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 32T 7.38 0.0002 0.0 97.571 0.020 Vel = 0.41 1 0.0 7.38 27.004 K Factor = 1.42 131 19.37 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 27.002 to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 I 33T 19.37 0.0012 0.0 97.571 0.120 VeI= 1.08 0.0 19.37 27.122 KFactor= 3.72 19.42 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 26.998 I 14T to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 341 19.42 0.0012 0.0 97.571 0.120 Vet= 1.09 0.0 I 19.42 27.118 K Factor = 3.73 15T 18.12 2.703 2J 33.571 64.000 26.986 35T I to 120.0 18.12 0.0011 0.0 0.0 33.571 97.571 0.0 0.105 Vel= 1.01 0.0 18.12 27.091 K Factor = 3.48 I 17T 6.35 2.703 2J 33.571 41.375 26.899 to 120.0 21 18.651 52.222 0.0 161 6.35 0.0002 0.0 93.597 0.015 Vet = 0.36 -23.70 2.703 1J 16.786 64.000 26.914 I 161 to 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 361 -17.35 -0.0010 0.0 80.786 -0.080 Vel = 0.97 0.0 I -17.35 26.834 K Factor= -3.35 18T -38.91 2.703 2J 33.571 103.500 26.801 to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 371 -38.91 -0.0044 0.0 137.071 -0.608 Vel = 2.18 0.0 -38.91 26.193 K Factor= -7.60 1 19T -36.21 2.703 2J 33.571 103.500 26.810 to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 381 -36.21 -0.0039 0.0 137.071 -0.532 Vel = 2.02 0.0 I -36.21 26.278 K Factor= -7.06 20T 24.59 2.703 2J 33.571 103.500 26.923 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 I to 39T 24.59 0.0019 0.0 137.071 0.260 VeI= 1.37 0.0 27.183 K Factor = 4.72 I 24.59 21T -10.23 2.703 2J 33.571 103.500 26.879 to 120.0 0.0 33.571 0.0 40T -10.23 -0.0004 0.0 137.071 -0.052 Vel = 0.57 1 0.0 Inc. Route 111 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Windham N.H. USA Calculations - Hazen-Williams I final Western Fire Protection Page 11 Skin Medica - In Rack Calc Date 12-18-12 Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. "C"or Ftngs Pe Pv Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 26.827 K Factor = -1.98 I -10.23 33T 63.61 2.703 1J 16.786 55.833 27.122 to 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 53T 63.61 0.0110 0.0 72.619 0.800 Vel = 3.56 I 0.0 63.61 27.922 K Factor = 12.04 341 64.08 2.703 1J 16.786 55.833 27.118 I to 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 541 64.08 0.0112 0.0 72.619 0.811 Vel = 3.58 0.0 27.929 K Factor = 12.13 I 64.08 35T 66.28 2.703 1J 16.786 55.833 27.091 to 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 55T 66.28 0.0119 0.0 72.619 0.863 Vel = 3.71 I 0.0 66.28 27.954 K Factor = 12.54 I 361 to -27.01 2.703 120.0 0.0 0.0 55.833 0.0 26.834 0.0 Si -27.01 -0.0023 0.0 55.833 -0.127 Vel = 1.51 Si 58.92 2.703 0.0 8.000 26.707 K Factor = 11.40 I to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S2 31.91 0.0031 0.0 8.000 0.025 Vel = 1.78 S2 58.94 2.703 iJ 16.786 36.250 26.732 K Factor = 11.40 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 I to 56T 90.85 0.0213 0.0 53.036 1.130 Vel = 5.08 0.0 27.862 K Factor = 17.21 I 90.85 37T -144.29 2.703 0.0 4.250 26.193 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S3 -144.29 -0.0501 0.0 4.250 -0.213 Vel = 8.07 I S3 58.11 2.703 0.0 8.000 25.980 K Factor= 11.40 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S4 -86.18 -0.0194 0.0 8.000 -0.155 Vel = 4.82 57.93 2.703 0.0 8.000 25.825 K Factor = 11.40 I S4 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S5 -28.25 -0.0024 0.0 8.000 -0.019 Vel = 1.58 57.91 2.703 0.0 8.000 25.806 K Factor = 11.40 I S5 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S6 29.66 0.0026 0.0 8.000 0.021 Vel = 1.66 1 to S6 57.94 2.703 120.0 0.0 0.0 8.000 0.0 25.827 0.0 K Factor = 11.40 S7 87.6 0.0199 0.0 8.000 0.159 Vel = 4.90 S7 58.11 2.703 1J 16.786 12.250 25.986 K Factor= 11.40 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 I to 571 145.71 0.0511 0.0 29.036 1.483 Vel = 8.15 0.0 145.71 27.469 K Factor = 27.80 Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Calculations - Hazen-Williams I final Western Fire Protection Page 12 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 I Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. "C" or Ftngs Pe Pv ******* Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I I 38T to -132.30 2.703 120.0 0.0 0.0 3.333 0.0 26.278 0.0 S8 -132.3 -0.0426 0.0 3.333 -0.142 Vel = 7.40 S8 58.28 2.703 0.0 8.000 26.136 K Factor = 11.40 I to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S9 -74.02 -0.0146 0.0 8.000 -0.117 Vel = 4.14 S9 58.15 2.703 0.0 8.000 26.019 K Factor = 11.40 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S10 -15.87 -0.0009 0.0 8.000 -0.007 Vel = 0.89 S10 58.14 2.703 0.0 8.000 26.012 K Factor = 11.40 I to Sli 42.27 120.0 0.0052 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.000 0.0 0.042 Vel = 2.36 Sil 58.19 2.703 0.0 8.000 26.054 K Factor = 11.40 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I S12 100.46 0.0256 0.0 8.000 0.205 Vel = 5.62 S12 58.42 2.703 1J 16.786 12.250 26.259 K Factor= 11.40 to 120.0 0.0 16.786 0.0 581 158.88 0.0599 0.0 29.036 1.740 Vel = 8.88 I 0.0 158.88 27.999 K Factor= 30.03 109.62 2.703 1J 16.786 55.833 27.183 I 39T to 120.0 21 18.651 35.437 0.0 59T 109.62 0.0302 0.0 91.270 2.753 Vel = 6.13 I 0.0 109.62 29.936 K Factor 20.04 10 -6.85 4.31 0.0 9.000 27.270 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I 11 -6.85 0.0 0.0 9.000 0.0 Vel = 0.15 11 -6.97 4.31 0.0 9.000 27.270 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -13.82 -0.0001 0.0 9.000 -0.001 Vel = 0.30 I 12 12 -737 4.31 0.0 9.000 27.269 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -21.19 -0.0001 0.0 9.000 -0.001 Vel = 0.47 I 13 13 -19.37 4.31 0.0 9.000 27.268 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 14 -40.56 -0.0006 0.0 9.000 -0.005 Vel = 0.89 I 14 -19.43 4.31 0.0 9.500 27.263 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15 -59.99 -0.0009 0.0 9.500 -0.009 Vel = 1.32 I 15 -18.12 4.31 0.0 10.000 27.254 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16 -78.11 -0.0017 0.0 10.000 -0.017 Vel= 1.72 23.71 4.31 21 19.512 41.417 27.237 I 16 to 120.0 0.0 19.512 0.0 17 -54.4 -0.0009 0.0 60.929 -0.052 Vel = 1.20 I 17 to -6.36 4.31 120.0 0.0 0.0 9.000 0.0 27.185 0.0 18 -60.76 -0.0010 0.0 9.000 -0.009 Vel = 1.34 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Calculations - Hazen-Williams I Final Western Fire Protection Page 13 Skin Medica - In Rack Caic Date 12-18-12 I Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. C or Ftngs Pe Pv ******* Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 38.91 4.31 0.0 9.125 27.176 I 18 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 19 -21.85 -0.0002 0.0 9.125 -0.002 Vel = 0.48 I 19 to 36.21 4.31 120.0 0.0 0.0 9.792 0.0 27.174 0.0 20 14.36 0.0001 0.0 9.792 0.001 Vel = 0.32 20 -24.59 4.31 0.0 8.500 27.175 120.0 0.0 0.0 11.044 I to 21 -10.23 0.0 0.0 8.500 0.0 Vel = 0.22 0.0 38.219 KFactor= -1.65 I -10.23 30 6.85 3.314 0.0 9.000 27.294 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.85 0.0001 0.0 9.000 0.001 Vel = 0.25 I 31 31 6.97 3.314 0.0 9.000 27.295 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32 13.82 0.0002 0.0 9.000 0.002 Vel = 0.51 I 32 7.37 3.314 0.0 9.000 27.297 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 33 21.19 0.0006 0.0 9.000 0.005 Vel = 0.79 -44.24 3.314 0.0 9.000 27.302 I 33 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 34 -23.05 -0.0007 0.0 9.000 -0.006 Vel = 0.86 -44.65 3.314 0.0 9.500 27.296 '34 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 35 -67.7 -0.0045 0.0 9.500 -0.043 Vel = 2.52 I 35 to -48.16 3.314 120.0 0.0 0.0 10.000 0.0 27.253 0.0 36 -115.86 -0.0124 0.0 10.000 -0.124 Vel = 4.31 36 9.65 3.314 0.0 10.000 27.129 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I to 37 -106.21 -0.0106 0.0 10.000 -0.106 Vel = 3.95 37 105.38 3.314 0.0 10.000 27.023 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I to 38 -0.83 0.0 0.0 10.000 0.0 Vel = 0.03 38 96.09 3.314 0.0 9.792 27.023 I to 39 95.26 120.0 0.0087 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.792 0.0 0.085 Vel = 3.54 39 -85.03 3.314 0.0 8.500 27.108 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 11.044 ' 40 10.23 0.0001 0.0 8.500 0.001 Vel = 0.38 0.0 10.23 38.153 K Factor = 1.66 63.61 4.31 0.0 9.000 28.424 I 53 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 54 63.61 0.0011 0.0 9.000 0.010 Vel = 1.40 64.08 4.31 0.0 9.500 28.434 I 54 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 55 127.69 0.0041 0.0 9.500 0.039 Vel = 2.81 Inc. Route 111 Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Calculations - Hazen-Williams I Final Western Fire Protection Page 14 Skin Medica - In Rack Calc Date 12-18-12 I Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting Pipe Pt Pt Ref. I.G. or Ftngs Pe Pv Notes Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. Total Pf Pn I 66.28 4.31 0.0 10.000 28.473 I 55 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 56 193.97 0.0089 0.0 10.000 0.089 Vet = 4.27 I 56 to 90.85 4.31 120.0 0.0 0.0 10.000 0.0 28.562 0.0 57 284.82 0.0182 0.0 10.000 0.182 Vel= 6.26 57 145.71 4.31 0.0 3.792 28.744 I to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 R12 430.53 0.0390 0.0 3.792 0.148 Vet = 9.47 R12 241.59 4.31 0.0 6.208 28.892 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I to 58 672.12 0.0891 0.0 6.208 0.553 Vet = 14.78 58 158.88 4.31 0.0 10.333 29.445 I to 59 831.0 120.0 0.1318 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.333 0.0 1.362 Vet = 18.27 59 109.62 4.31 0.0 0.500 30.807 to 120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 I 59A 940.62 0.1660 0.0 0.500 0.083 Vet = 20.68 59A 0.0 6.357 31 37.72 127.625 30.890 to 120.0 0.0 37.720 0.0 940.62 0.0250 0.0 165.345 4.131 Vet = 9.51 I TR TR 0.0 6.357 1 12.573 25.000 35.021 to 120.0 0.0 12.573 11.044 ' BR 940.62 0.0250 0.0 37.573 0.938 Vet = 9.51 0.0 940.62 47.003 K Factor = 137.20 I I I 1 I I I Windham N.H. USA 03087 Computer Programs by Hydratec Inc. Route 111 Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping PROCEDURE Upon completion of work, inspection andtests shall be made by the contractors representative and witnessed by an owners representative. All defects shall be corrected and system left in service before contractor's personnel finally leave the job. A certificate shall be filled out and signed by both. representatives. Copies shall be prepared for approving authorities, owners, and contractor. It is understood the owner's representative's signature in no way prejudices any claim against contractor for faulty m a t e r i a l , p o o r workmanship, or failure to comply with approving authority's requirements or local ordinances. Property name 5 1<1,,j (AtOC A Date i-3-13 Property address 511p ff-/A ADI\ Z P1 cy( Accepted by approving authorities (names) Address Plans Installation conforms to accepted plans 'S'es [I] No - Equipment used Is approved 2Yes E No If no, explain deviations Has person In charge of fire equipment been Instructed as Yes 0 No to location of control valves and care and maintenance of this new equipment? If no, explain? Instructions Have copies of the following been left on the premises? 0 Yes 0 No Syatemcomponents Instructions 0-yes E No Care and maintenance Instructions 0 Yes 0 No NFPA25 0 Yes D No Location of . Supplies buildingssystem Year of Orifice Temperature Make Model manufacture size Quantity rating Is i(L i/Z --!;e2 I Sprinklers ((.6(3& il. _ IL 15 1• _______ ____ Type otpipe 30 it' Pipe and Type of fittings fittings Maximum time to operate Alarm Alarm device ; through test connection valve or flow Type Make Model . Minutes Seconds Indicator Dry valve Q. 0. D. Make Model Serial no. Make Model Serial no. Dry pipe Time to trip Time water Alarm operating through test Water Air Trip point reached operated test connection1 pressure pressure air pressure test outlet properly Minutes - Seconds psi . psi psi Minutes Seconds Yes No Without 0.0.0. With O.O.D. II no, explain / 13-146 fNSTALLA'flON OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS a. Figure 10-1(a) Contractor's material and Lest certificate for aboveground piping. Astit-. 1 Measured from time inspectors lest connection is opened 1999 Edition PILE COPY SYSTEMS ACCEPTANCE 13-147 Figure 10-1(a) (Continued) Operation 111111 Pneumatic El Electric [III) Hydraulics Piping supervised [Ill] Yes Li No j Detecting media supervised Li Yes Li No Does valve operate from the manual trip, remote, or both Eli Yes U No control stations? Deluge and reaction Is there an accessible facility in each circuit It no, explain valves for testing? i Yes Li No Does each circuit operate Does each circuit operate Maximum time to Make Model supervision loss alarm? valve release? operate release Yes No Yes No Minutes Seconds Location Make and Setting Static pressure Residual pressure Flow rate Pressure and floor model (flowing) reducing Inlet (psi) Outlet (psi) Inlet (psi) Outlet (psi) Flow (gpm) valve test Hydrostatic7 Hydrostatic tests shall be made at not less than 200 psI (13.6 bar) for 2 hours or 50 p s i ( 3 . 4 b a r ) above static pressure in excess 01150 psi (10.2 bar) for 2 hours. Differential dry-pipe va l v e c l a p p e r s s h a l l b e l e f t Test open during the test to prevent damage. All aboveground piping leakage shall be s t o p p e d . description Pneumatic: Establish 40 psi (2.7 bar) air pressure and measure drop, which shal l n o t e x c e e d 1 ½ p s i ( 0 . 1 b a r ) in 24 hours. Test pressure tanks at normal water level and air pressure and measure a i r p r e s s u r e d r o p , w h i c h s h a l l not exceed 1½ psi (0.1 bar) in 24 hours. All piping hydrostatically lasted at 2.0Q psi (_.... bar) for ...i. hours If no, state reason Dry piping pneumatically tested Li Yes Li No Equipment operates properly Li Yes Li No Do you certify as the sprinkler contractor that additives and corrosive chemicals, s o d i u m s i l i c a t e o r d e r i v a t i v e s of sodium silicate, brine, or other corrosive chemicals were not used for testing system s o r s t o p p i n g l e a k s ? Li Yes Li No Drain Reading of gauge bc d n arwat r Residual pressure wjfhvalv I to Tests test supply test connection. V?'1 (._bar) connection open - bar) Underground mains and lead in connections to system risers flushed before connection ma d e (' \ to sprinkler piping Verified by copy of the U Form No. 85B Li Yes Ni, No Other Explain flushed by installer of undetground sprinkler piping Li Yes "SJ. No It powder driven fasteners are used in concrete, has Li Yes Li No If no, explain representative sample testing be satisfactorily completed? Blank tatting Number used Locations Number removed gaskets Welding piping Li Yes Li No -' It yes... Do you certify as the sprinkler contractor that welding procedures comply Li Yes Li No with the requirements of at least AWS B2.1? Welding Do you certify that the welding was performed by welders qualified in Li Yes Li No compliance with the requirements of at least AWS B2.1? Do you certify that the welding was carried out in compliance with a documente d Li Yes Li No quality control procedure to ensure that all discs are retrieved, that openings in piping are smooth, that slag and other welding residue are removed, and that the Internal diameters of piping are not penetrated? cutouts Do you certify that you have a control feature to ensure that 'cfl Yes Li No (discs) all cutouts (discs) are retrieved? 7" 1999 Edition 13-148 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Figure 10-1(a) (Continued) I 1999 EdIIon F KLAUSB RUCKN ER 4105 Sorrento Valley Blvd. AND ASSOCIATES San Diego CA 92121 Tel: (858) 677-9878 Fax: (858) 677-9894 U p Skin Medica 5770 Armada Drive I Carlsbad, CA I I High-Piled Combustible Storage Report I Rev 2.1 August 14, 2012 I I I C1Y OF CILS3AD P FIRE DEPARTMENT /rrrL)/j I tt th C tit retit apik Ct tttd ttn(tat d n tot t U it ME the tut tLtttOU ftc o\ ltd of L".1 adbol Oa\ UI1 CC tdVtd' 11 ut :ut tot ttt itie C CptCSS tOtt ig itttt itit' rd\ t" ti to rcttC' c tic o ç or drillt rictot it ltidtt f tdtt dll ttldC Of trclitt' of so td 1ttttbttt tot tU r otttPltitl rIIIt Clt1t ltt iattilrtt tIC lurtttt ttic htril(ttflg odd i tot Iltt cCli0tlt I tot re JeW. CC ttd t ottli is ot icgltCtt ii ttidsd 1itau 5tldtt f oi ttlitd Itt itlt t)ttd lVt' 0 ) Ml.t'tt) (ftLNt) Apl'l AS NO TED I Ac13o jo~~ o :• Additional Info: :• Revision Comments Date By 1.0 Preliminary research July 13, 2012 ek 2.0 Report revised based on additional information provided by Skin Medica with non-encapsulation of products and limited amounts of Toners July 20, 2012 ek 2.1 Report revised for appropriate storage heights. August 14, 2012 ek DISCLAIMER This report is the property of Klausbruckner & Associates, Inc. and was prepared exclusively for use by Skin Medica for the storage & occupancy conditions described in this report. Skin Medica conditions and operations addressed herein are based on information provided to the report by Skin Medica. Discrepancies between the information presented herein and actual conditions and conditions presented on plans are the sole responsibility of Skin Medica. Verification of compliance with the Code requirements and provisions addressed herein is outside the scope of this report. Copies of this report retained by Skin Medica shall be utilized only by Skin Medica for the storage and occupancy conditions and the 2010 California Fire Code conditions and requirements addressed in this report. This report shall not be used for the purpose of construction for this project or any other project or for any other purpose. Rev 2.1 I I Page iii Skin Medica - 5770 Armada KLAUSRU(NR Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND XSSOCfATES Table of Contents I. SUMMARY TABLE............................................................................................................................. 1.1 COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE ...................................................................................................................... INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................3 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND OCCUPANCIES.................................................4 3.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN ..................................................................................................4 3.2 OCCUPANCIES ......................................................................................................................................4 HIGH-PILED STORAGE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................5 4.1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM .................................................................................................5 4.1.1 Rack Storage Area, 20 '-O"Storage Maximum............................................................................6 4.1.2 Offices .......................................................................................................................................... 6 4.2 ALARM/MONITORING ........................................................................................................................... 6 4.3 BUILDING ACCESS/DOORS ...................................................................................................................7 4.4 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS ....................................................................................................................8 4.4.1 Sprinkler Options.........................................................................................................................8 4.5 DRAFT CURTAINS.................................................................................................................................8 4.6 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ...........................................................................................................................8 4.7 AISLE WIDTHS .....................................................................................................................................8 4.8 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION& MAINTENANCE....................................................................................9 MEANS OF EGRESS ......................................................................................................................... 10 5.1 OFFICES [B OCCUPANCY] ................................................................................................................... 10 5.2 STORAGE [S-I OCCUPANCY] ..............................................................................................................10 EXPOSURES.......................................................................................................................................11 7.1 OCCUPANCY SEPARATION..................................................................................................................11 7.2 ALLOWABLE AREA AND SIDEYARDS ..................................................................................................11 CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................12 APPENDIX A: ATTACHMENTS....................................................................................................13 I Rev 2.1 I I Page iii Skin Medica-5770 Armada KLAUSSRUtKNER Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND AssoctATEs 1. Summary Table 1.1 Combustible Storage TOPIC CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS Construction Type Existing Building - Type VB Approximate Entire Building: 81,160 ft2 Square Footage High Piled Storage: 14,495 ft2 [S_ 1, Storage] Office/Lab Area/Other: 55,505 ft2 [B, Business] Mezzanine: 11,160 ft2 [B, Business] [Other Tenant] Occupancy CBC Sections 302, Mixed Use Groups: B (Business) and S-l(Storage). 304,311 No occupancy separation required between B and S-I. Storage Commodity CFC Sections Class I-Il - Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers, less 2303.1 -2303.4 than 5 gal. capacity, non-encapsulated to 20'. and NFPA-13, Class III - Cardboard boxes flattened for assembly, non- Table A.5.6.3 encapsulated to 20' Class IV - Peeling/Prepping Solution [containing alcohol in glass vials] Limited Group A Plastics - Toners [containing alcohols in plastic containers] Overall warehouse will be classified as Class 1-IV with limited Group A Plastics Automatic CFC 2308. 1, Rack Storage Area Sprinkler Protection: Class 1-IV, Non- Sprinkler 2308.2, Table Encapsulated, Cartoned and Exposed & Limited Group A Protection 2306.2 Plastics [Cartonedi Maximum Storage Height: 20'-O" NFPA-13, 2010, Maximum Ceiling Height: <33'-O" Sections 3.9.1.12, Double- and Single-Row Racks 3.9.3.7.1, Open shelves, area> 50% open 3.9.3.7.5, 3.9.3.7.7 Ceiling Sprinkler Requirements - Class III & Limited Group A: NFPA-13, 2010, High Temperature (286°F) Control Mode Density Area sprinklers Sections 8.5.6.1, Maximum Storage Height: 20'-0" 12.6.3, 16.2.1.3.2, Minimum aisles 8'-0" Tables Primary Calculations: 0.45 gpm/ft2, minimum remote area 3000 ft2 8.6.2.2.1(d), Secondary Calculations: 0.45 gpm/ft2, minimum remote area 900 16.2.1.3.2, ft2 plus I Level of in-racks within the 120 sq ft rack areas for 16.2.1.3.5, Figure limited Group A Plastics Areas 16.2.1.3.2(d), Minimum K-factor 11.2 Curve E Maximum coverage area 100 ft2 Maximum spacing between sprinklers 12'-0" Minimum clearance 18" from deflector to top of storage Hose allowance 500 gpm Offices NFPA-13, 2010 Offices [Not Within the Scope]: Fig. 11.2.3.1.1, Light Hazard Occupancy Table 11.2.3.1.2 0.1/1500; 100 gpm hose demand w/ duration of 30 mm. Draft Curtains CFC Table 2306.2 Draft curtains are not required by Chapter 23 if the building is sprinklered Flue Spaces CFC Table 2308.3 Single Row Racks: Transverse - 3-inches required Rev 2.1 Page 1 Skin Medica -5770 Armada KLAUSSRVCKNER Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES Topic CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS Longitudinal not required Double Row Racks: Option NI: Transverse - 6-inches required Longitudinal not required Option #2: Transverse - 3-inches required Longitudinal - 6-inches required Smoke and Heat CFC Table 2306.2, Required for high piled storage of Class 1-TV area> 12,000 ft2. Vents Section 910.2, Vents required at ratio of I ft2 vent area to 100 ft2 of storage if Table 910.3 height of storage 20'. Based on 14,156 ft2, 144 ft2 [five vents, 4'x8' each] of vent is required. A minimum of 5 smoke and heat vents are proposed. Building Access & CFC Table 2306.2, Access roads required by CFC Section 503 Doors Section 503.1.3, Access roads and doors are required by Chapter 23 as high piled Section 2306.6, storage of High Hazard commodity> 2,500 ft2 Section 2306.6.1 One access door required per each 100 lineal feet of exterior walls if exterior wall faces an access road Access roads are existing and have been approved as part of the shell building plans. One access door is existing along the east side of the building where the high piled storage faces a fire department access road. Two additional doors along the east and north are proposed. Access door locations and numbers are pending fire department approval. Hose Connections Not required unless exit passageways are proposed within the high piled storage areas. Aisle Width CFC 2306.9 Minimum required aisle width is 44" CFC 4604.18.2 Dead ends 50' NOTE: Any floor/palletized storage cannot obstruct the minimum width of the aisles. Alarm/Monitoring CFC 903.4 All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically monitored. Fire Extinguishers CFC 906.1 & High-piled Storage Areas: 2-A:20-B:C; max travel distance 75'; max 906.3(1) 1 area per extinguisher 3,000 ft2 Haz/Materials N/A NA. Not Part of the Scope of This Report Allowable Area CBC Table 503 Existing Building. No proposed changes to type of construction, building square footage or occupancy. I Rev 2.1 Page 2 I Skin IvIedica -5770 Armada I KUUCKNR Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES 2. Introduction The following is a high-piled combustible storage code compliance report for Skin Medica, located at 5770 Armada Drive 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 2010 Editions of the California Fire Code and the Building Code, and the 2010 edition of NFPA-13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. I I I Rev 2.1 Page 3 Skin Medica -5770 Armada I JKLAUSSRUCKNER Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I I 1 3. Building Construction, Design, and Occupancies 1 3.1 Building Construction & Design Skin Medica will occupy approximately 70,000 ft2, and no expansion or modification to the building is planned at this time. The building is of Type VB Construction (Attachment #1). ' 3.2 Occupancies The facility is currently used as a warehouse and office space. Rack storage, in double and single row racks with open shelves and aisles of at least 8'-0" is present in the storage area. I Skin Medica will be classified overall as an B/S-i Occupancy as defined by CBC 302.1, 304.1 and 311.2. (Attachment #2) USE OCCUPANCY AREA SQ. FT. Office/LabArea B 55,505 Warehouse/High Piled Storage S-I 14,495 Second Floor [Other Tenant] B 11,160 Total B/S-i 81,160 I Rev 2.1 I Page Skin Medica -577OArmada I KLAOSBRUCKNER I Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 4. High-Piled Storage Requirements The commodities are Class I-IV commodities with Limited Group A Plastics, stored encapsulated and non-encapsulated, cartoned and uncartoned, on conventional pallets on open shelving in single and double row racks. The overall commodity classification per CFC Section 2303.2 through 2303.7.1 is designated as Class III, nonencapsulated and Class I-Il, encapsulated. (Attachment #3). Products Method of Storage Cartoned? Encapsulated? Commodity (Attachment #3) Storage Height Class Cardboard boxes flattened, Rack 20'-0" No No Class III unassembled Non-combustible liquids, plastic or Rack < 20'-0" Yes No Class I-El glass containers, <5 gallon capacity Limited Group A Plastics - Peeling/Prepping Solution Rack < 205-0" Yes No Class IV [containing alcohol in glass vials] Limited Group A Plastics - Toners [containing Rack < 20'-0" Yes No Group A alcohols in plastic containers] As Skin Medica has a mixture of Class I - IV as well as limited high-hazard, Skin Medica will follow CFC Section 2304.2. Skin Medica agrees to store limited areas of high-hazard commodities of not over 120 square feet with 25 feet or more separation between such 120 square foot areas. The sprinkler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density over a minimum area of 900 sq ft. The intention is to limit the plastics in accordance with this provision. Therefore the overall warehouse will be classified as Class I-Iv in the application of CFC Table 2306.2. (Attachment #4) Based on CFC Table 2306.2, the following fire protection requirements will be provided by Skin Medica to meet the requirements of CFC Chapter 23 and NFPA 13 for the entire storage area (Attachment #5): 4.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System The following requirements are based on NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) (Attachment #6): Rev 2.1 I Page 5 I Skin Medica -5770 Armada I KLAUSSRUCKNtR Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES 4.1.1 Rack Storage Area, 20'-0" Storage Maximum Type of Rack: Single and Double Row Racks Type of Rack Shelving: 50% or greater open Commodity Stored: Class I-IV with Limited Group A Plastics Flue Spaces for Standard Racks: Single-Row Racks: 3' Transverse; Longitudinal not required Double Row Racks option #1: 6" Transverse; Longitudinal not required Double Row Racks option #2: 3" Transverse for; 6" Longitudinal required Aisle Widths: > 81-0" Storage Height: 201-0" Ceiling Height: 331-0" Ceiling Sprinkler Design Required: Control Mode Density Area (CMDA) K-i 1.2.0, high temperature (286°F) upright or pendent sprinklers, maximum coverage area 100 ft2, maximum spacing between sprinklers 12'-0", minimum 18" clearance from deflector to top of storage, density 0.45 gpm/ft2, minimum remote area 3000 ft2; Secondary design of 0.45/900 plus one level of in-rack sprinklers is required in the limited Group A Plastics/High Hazard areas; are hose allowance 500 gpm Existing overhead sprinkler system density of 0.45 gpm/f?, and remote area of 3,000 f? meets the requirements for this commodity, in this configuration, to this height. In-racks are required to be installed in the limited Group A Plastics areas. 4.1.2 Offices The following requirements are based on NFPA 13, 2010 Edition. (Attachment #7): CFC Occupancy Classification: B NFPA 13 Occupancy: Light hazard Design Density Proposed: 0.1/1,500 Hose Stream: 100 gpm for combined inside and outside hose stream demand. I 4.2 Alarm/Monitoring Per CFC 903.4 (Attachment #8), all valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and Rev 2.1 I Page 6 I Skin Medica -5770 Armada I KLAUSSRUCKNER Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND AS$OCJATES I water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems (if serving >20 sprinklers) shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. 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. One exterior approved audible device shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. 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 building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907. 4.3 Building Access/Doors Where access is required in CFC Section 503, fire apparatus access roads shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building or facility as measured by an approved route. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. The angle of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. (Attachment #9) Per CFC Section 2306.6.1.1 a minimum of one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls that face required fire apparatus access roads. The required access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent access doors does not exceed 100 feet. I Access roads are existing and have been previously approved as part of the shell building. One access door is existing along the east of the building where the high piled storage faces a fire department access road. Additional doors [one along the east and one along the north] are being added to meet the access door requirements. Final access door locations I and numbers are pending fire department approval (Attachment #9) I Rev 2.1 Page 7 Skin Medica -5770 Armada i KUCKNt Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I L7 I in 4.4 Smoke and Heat Vents 4.4.1 Sprinkler Options Based on CFC Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents are required for high piled storage areas of Class l-IV commodities if >12,000 ft2. (Attachment #10) I As draft curtains are not required by that same table, CFC Table 910.3 allows the ratio of floor space to smoke and heat vents to be based on the values for draft curtains with a depth of 6'-0". I For storage not exceeding 20'-0" in height, the requirement would be a ratio of 1 ft2 of vent area to every 100 ft2 of floor space. Using the ratio of 1:100, the required venting would be at least 144 ft2, based on approximately 14,156 ft2 of floor space. This equates to approximately five vents, 4'x8' each. A minimum of five smoke and heat vents are proposed in the storage area. 4.5 Draft Curtains No draft curtains are required by Chapter 23, Table 2306.2 of the CFC. (Attachment #11) 4.6 Fire Extinguishers Per CFC Section 906 and 2306.10, portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and locations as required by the chief. (Attachment #12) Storage Areas: 2-A:20-B:C @ Travel Distance < 50 Feet The owners agree to comply with the requirements for fire extinguishers. One extinguisher may provide coverage to a maximum of 3,000 ft2. Fire extinguisher types and locations will be provided by the owners or fire extinguisher vendor and approved by the fire department. 4.7 Aisle Widths Per CFC 2306.9.1.1, aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches. Per CFC 2306.9.1 (Exception 1) cross aisles used only for employee access between aisles shall be a minimum of 24 inches in width. (Attachment #13). Dead ends greater than 50 feet in high piled storage areas is not recommended. (Attachment #14). The owners agree to meet the above requirements for aisle widths, and dead ends. I Rev 2.1 I Page 8 I Skin Medica -5770 Armada I KUSUCKNR Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOWATES I 11 I I I I I I I I U I I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4.8 General Fire Protection & Maintenance The following are general maintenance and safety requirements, of which Skin Medica agrees to comply with: Per CFC 2305.3, smoking shall be prohibited. Approved NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuously posted. Per CFC 2305.4, when restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste materials and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall be unobstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches of the required aisle width shall be maintained in 48 inch or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches. (Attachment #15). Per CFC 2308.3, flue spaces shall be maintained for rack storage (Attachment #16). Single Row Racks: Transverse - 3-inches & Longitudinal- None Required Double Row Racks Option #1: Transverse - 6-inches & Longitudinal - None Required Double Row Racks Option #2: Transverse - 3-inches & Longitudinal - 6-inches I Rev 2.1 I Page 9 I Skin Medica -5770 Arm KLAUSBRUCKNEada I Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I ' 5. Means of Earess 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): 1 5.1 Offices [B Occupancy] Per CBC 1005. 1, egress width components other than stairways shall be 0.2/occupant. I . Per CBC 10 14.3, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 100 feet. Per CBC Table 1015.1, one means of egress allowed for spaces with maximum occupant load of 49. I . Per CBC Table 1016. 1, exit access travel distance shall not exceed 300 feet. Per CBC 10 18.4, dead ends through common path of egress shall not exceed 50 feet. 1 5.2 Storage [S-I Occupancy] Per CBC 1005. 1, egress width components other than stairways shall be 0.2/occupant. I • Per CBC 10 14.3, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 100 feet. Per CBC Table 1015.1, one means of egress allowed for spaces with maximum occupant load of 29. I . Per CBC Table 1016. 1, exit access travel distance shall not exceed 250 feet. Per CBC 10 18.4, dead ends through common path of egress shall not exceed 50 feet. I F L n I Rev 2.1 Page 10 Skin Medica -5770 Armada I KAUSRUCNER I I Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I U LI I . I . 1 7. Exposures I 7.1 Occupancy Separation Occupancy separation is not required between B and S-I occupancies. Based on CBC Table 508.4, there are no requirements for mixed occupancy fire barrier walls between B and S-1 occupancies. (Attachment #18). Per CFC Section 2306.3.2.1, the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building I Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having a 1-hour fire protection rating. I As Skin Medica will occupy the entire building except for the mezzanine offices, occupancy separation between Skin Medica and any adjacent tenant space is not required. (Attachment #19) I 7.2 Allowable Area and Sideyards I The building is existing. There are no proposed changes to the occupancy, construction or square footage of the building. I I I I I 1 I Rev 2.l I Page 11 Skin Medica -5770 Armada I KLAUSBRUCKNCR Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES, I I' I 8. Conclusion It is the opinion of Klausbruckner & Associates that the above will meet the requirements, and/or intent of the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code, the 2010 edition of the California Building Code, and the 2010 Edition of NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation I of Sprinkler Systems, for the type of occupancy and storage. By way of my signature, Skin Medica agrees to meet the storage conditions required and specified in this report. I Skin Medica Representative Sign & Print Name Date I I I I I LI I Rev 2.1 I Page 12 Skin Medica -577OArmada KLAURUC(NtR LDrive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I I I' I i I Crystal Lyons From: Elley Klausbruckner (Klausbruckner & Associates Inc.) <elley@klausbruckner.com> I Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:38 AM To: Crystal Lyons Subject: FW: Sorry! Here is the email I misspelled. I did not receive an error message though .... how odd. Elley KLAUSRRUCKN!R AND ASSOCIATES ELLEY KLAUSBRUCKNER KLAUSBRUCKNER & ASSOCIATES INC. 4105 SORRENTO VALLEY BLVD., SUITE 102 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 PHONE: 858-677-9878 FAX: 858-677-9894 WEBSITE: WWW.KLAUSBRUCKNER.COM From: Elley Klausbruckner (Klausbruckner & Associates Inc.) [mailto:elley@klausbruckner.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:11 PM To: 'clions©westernfireprotection .com' Subject: 11ere the analysis f6r0.4 /900 plus one level of in-racks in areas with limited Group A: p Figure 17.2.1.2.1(f) is for 25' storage and 5-10' clearance. This is for a design density of 0.45/2000 plus one level of in- racks. Figure 17.2.1.2.1(d) is for 20' storage and 5-10' clearance. This is for 0.3/2000 plus two level of in-racks I Section 17.2.1.2.2 allows for interpolation between storage heights with the same clearance. When you interpolate for 20' high storage you end up with 0.45/2000 plus one level of in-racks. Additionally, when you look at both figures each load is 4-5 ft and the sprinkler in-racks are at every 8-10' level. Therefore with 20' storage the top 10' are protected by the ceiling, which leaves only one level at the first 10'. I would install the following per Figure 17.2.1.2.1(d) I Single level of in-rack sprinklers [17/32 in. operating at 15 psi minimum or 1/2 in. operating at 30 psi minimum] installed on 4 ftto 5 ft spacings located, as indicated, in the longitudinal flue space at the intersection of every transverse flue space. I Of course this is all pending fire department approval. Hope this helps. Elley 1 1 I I $ I I I 9. Appendix A: Attachments [I I I I I I I I I I I I Rev 2.1 I Page 13 I Skin Medica-577OArmada I AUSUKNt Drive, Carlsbad, CA AND ASOCATES 1 I I I - I , I ATTACHMENT #1 I I I I Li I I i LI I I I I I I PROJECT INFORMATION ZONING: SITE AREA: OCCUPANCY USE: TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: FIRE SPRINKLED NUMBER OF STORIES: BUILDING HEIGHT: O-Q / FM / Q (PLANNING AREA 2 OF CAL5A ANCl-) 410 ACRES (GROSS) 204,132 S.F. / 5-1 OFFICE / WAREHOUSE (NON-SEPARATED) E5 1 IUITf-1 MEZZANINE 33'O" EXISTING BUILDING AREA (UNCHANGED): FIRST FLOOR 10000 SF. MEZZANINE usa S.F. TOTAL 81,160 S.F. EXISTING OCCUPANCY AREAS: OFFICE T541 SF. WAREHOUSE OSF. NO LOAD TOTAL 81,160 S.F. PROPOSED OCCUPANCY AREAS: OFFICE 63,046 Sr-. WAREHOUSE I4,4 S.F. NO LOAD 3bI S.F. TOTAL 81160 SF. OCCUPANCY CHANGES: OFFICE TO WAREHOUSE: 14,4$5 S.F. OCCUPANT LOAD: OFFICE (1/100) 631 MANUFACTURING (1/200) 0 WAREHOUSE (1/500) 2 TOTAL (060 AREA OF IMPROVEMENT OFFICE TO OFFICE 33,148 SF. OFFICE TO WAREHOUSE I4,4 SF. TOTAL 41043 Sir. 800Z6 VIN'dOIIlVD aV9S1dvD Ara vavN'dv o/Lc JoI SUVId tuauono,dul t U8U9j 0 0 oua - - - - - - - - N. Li [1 I ATTACHMENT #2 I Li Li Li [I Li LI Ll H Li d I I I [I I I. I I I I. I I I SECTION 302 CLASSIFICATION 302.1 General. Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the room or space will be occupied. Struc- tures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Sec- tion 508. Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resem- bles, according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved. Assembly (see Section 303): Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-S Business (see Section 304): Group B Educational (see Section 305): Group E Factory and Industrial (see Section 306): Groups F-I and F-2 S. High Hazard (see Section 307): Groups H- 1, 11-2,11-3, 114 and H-S Institutional (see Section 308): Groups I-I, 1-2,1-3 and 1-4 Laboratory (see Section 202): Group B, unless darn- fled as Group L (see Section 443) or Group H(see Sec- tion 307). Mercantile (see Section 309): Group M (SFMJ Organized Camps (see Section 440): Group CIO. ISFMJ Research Laboratories (see Section 443): Group Ii. Residential (see Section 310): Groups R-1, R-2, R-2.1. R-3, R-3.1 and R-4 Storage (see Section 311): Groups S-i and S-2 Utility and Miscellaneous (see Section 312): Group U [SFM] Existing buildings hou,sing existing protective social care homes orfacilities established prior to 1972 (see Section 3413). 302,1.1 Reserved 302.1 .2 Reserved 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING 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 or motion picture and television production studio sound stages, approved produc- tion facilities and production locations. Exceptions: A building or tenant space used for assembly pur- poses with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as a Group B occupancy. A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is less than 750 square feet (70 m2) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy. Assembly areas that are accessory to Group E occu- pancies are not considered separate occupancies except when applying the assembly occupancy requirements of Chapter JiB. Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than 100 are not considered separate occupancies. Assembly occupancies shall include the following: A-i Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures 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 A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink con- sumption including, but not limited to: Banquet halls Night clubs 59 CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION SECTION 301 302.1.3 Pharmacies; veterinary facilities; barbering, cos- GENERAL metology or electrolysis establishments; and acupuncture 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the offices. See Chapter 12. classification of all buildings and structures as to use and occu- pancy. I I I I I Li I I [1 I I I I I I USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION Restaurants Taverns and bars A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified else- where in Group A including, but not limited to: Amusement arcades Art galleries Bowling alleys Community halls Courtrooms Dance halls (not including food or drink consump- tion) Exhibition halls Funeral parlors Gymnasiums (without spectator seating) Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating) Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating) Lecture halls Libraries Museums Places of religious worship Pool and billiard parlors Waiting areas in transportation terminals A-4 Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating including, but not limited to: Arenas Skating rinks Swimming pools Tennis courts A-5 Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities including, but not limited to: Amusement park structures Bleachers Grandstands Stadiums 303.2 Fixed guide way transit systems. [SFM] Fixed guideway transit system buildings shall conform to the requirements of this code for their occupancy classification in addition to the provisions set forth in Section 433. 303.3 Subterranean spaces for winery facilities in natural or manmade caves. [SFM] For fire and life safety requirements, see Section 436. SECTION 304 304.1 Business Group B. Business Group, B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transac- tions, including storage of records and accounts. Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Airport traffic control towers Ambulatory health care facilities serving five orfewer patients (see Section 308.3.2forfadllities serving more than five patients) I Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Banks I Barber and beauty shops Car wash I Civic administration Clinic—outpatient [SFMJ (not classified as Group 121) Dry cleaning and laundries pick-up and delivery stations and self-service Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade Electronic data processing Laboratories testing, research and [SFMJ instruction Motor vehicle showrooms Post offices Print shops Professional services (architects attorneys dentists, physicians engineers etc) Radio and television stations Telephone exchanges Training and skill development not within a school or academic program 304.1.1 Definitions. Thefollowing words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section and asused elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. CLINIC, OUTPATIENT. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical care on less thana 24-hour basis to individuals who are not classifi ed as nonambulatoiy or bed- ridden or rendered incapable of self-preservation by the ser- vices provided. SECTION 305 EDUCATIONAL GROUP E 305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Religious educa- tional rooms and religious auditoriums, which are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance with Section 303.1 and have occupant loads of less than 100, shall be classified as A-3 occupancies. is Exception: [SFM] A residence used as a home school for the children who normally reside at the residence. Such resi- dences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies. 305.2 Day care. The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than six children 2 years of age and older, shall be I I classified as a Group E occupancy. Exception: [SFM]A Day-care facility not otherwise classi- fied as an R-3 occupancy, where occupants are not capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from the staff shall be classified as Group 1-4. 60 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION S I I I I I I I> I I I I I I I closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group, under joint occupancy and single management, as in college dormitories or fraternity houses. FULL-TIME CARE. Shall mean the establishment and rou- tine care ofpersons on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or permanent basis, whetherfor 24-hours per day or less, and where sleeping accommodations are provided. INFANT For the purpose of these regulations, shall mean any child who because of age only, is unable to walk and requires the aid of another person to evacuate the building. In no case I I shall the term "infant" mean a child 2 years of age or older MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS, PROFOUNDLY OR SEVERELY. Shall mean any retarded person who is unable to evacuate a building unassisted during emergency conditions. Note: The determination as to such incapacity shall be made by the Director of the State Department of Public Health or his or her designated representative pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13131.3. NONAMB ULA TORY PERSONS. Persons unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions. It includes, but is not limited to, persons who depend on mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs and any person who is unable to physically and mentally respond to a sensory sig- nal approved by the state fire marshal or an oral instruction relating to fire danger The determination of ambulatory or nonambulatory status of persons with developmental disabilities shall be made by the Director of Social Services or his or her designated representa- tive, in consultation with the director of Developmental Services or his or her designated representative. The determination of ambulatory or nonambulatory status of all other disabled per- Sons placed after January 1, 1984, who are not developmentally disabled shall be made by the Director of Social Services or his or her designated representative. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE CHRONI- CALLY ILL (RCF/CI). As termed, means a housing arrange- ment with a maximum capacity of 25 residents that provides a range of services to residents who have chronic, life-threaten- ing illnesses. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY (RCFE). As defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2, shall mean a facility with a housing arrangement chosen vol- untarily by persons 60 years of age or over, or their authorized representative, where varying levels and intensities of care and supervision, protective supervision or personal care are pro- vided, based on their varying needs, as determined in order to be admitted and to remain in the facility. Persons under 60 years of age with compatible needs, as determined by the Department of Social Services in regulations, may be allowed to be admitted or retained in a residential-care facility for the elderly. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13133, regula- tions of the state fire marshal pertaining to Group R, Division 2 Occupancies classified as residential facilities (RF) and resi- dential-care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) shall apply uni- formly throughout the state and no city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or fire protection 74 district shall adopt or enforce any ordinance or local rule or regulation relating to fire and panic safety which is in consis- tent with these regulations. A city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county may pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.5, or afire protection district may pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, adopt standards more stringent than those adopted by the state fire marshal that are reasonably necessary to accom- modate local climate, geological, or topographical conditions relating to roof coverings for residential-care facilities for the elderly. RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (RF). As defined in Section 1502 of the Health and Safety Code, shall mean any family home, group care facility or similarfacility determined by the director of Social Services, for 24-hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. Such facilities include small family homes and social rehabilitation facilities. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13133, regula- tions of the state fire marshal pertaining to Group R Occupan- cies classified as residential facilities (RF) and residential-care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) shall apply uniformly throughout the state and no city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or fire pro- tection district shall adopt or enforce any ordinance or local rule or regulation relating to fire and panic safety which is in consistent with these regulations. A city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county may pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.5, or afire protection district may pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, adopt standards more stringent than those adopted by the state fire marshal that are reasonably necessary to accom- modate local climate, geological, or topographical conditions relating to roof coverings for residential-care facilities for the elderly. TERMINALLY ILL. As termed for an individual, means the individual has a life expectancy of six months or less as stated in writing by his or her attending physician and surgeon. TRANSIENT. Occupancy of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit for not more than 30 days. 310.3 Large Family Day-Care Homes. See Section 445. SECTION 311 STORAGE GROUP S 311.1 Storage Group S. Storage Group S occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occu- pancy. 311.2 Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-i. Buildings occupied for storage uses that are not classified as Group S-2, including, but not limited to, storage of the following: Aerosols, Levels 2 and 3 Aircraft hangar (storage and repair) Bags: cloth, burlap and paper, Bamboos and rattan 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE I I 1 7~j [D ~111 C I. I I. I I I I. I I 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) Furniture Furs Glues, mucilage, pastes and size Grains Horns 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) (see Section 406.6) Photo engravings Resilient flooring Silks Soaps Sugar Tires, bulk storage of Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff Upholstery and mattresses 311.3 Low-hazard storage, Group S-2. Includes, among oth- ers, buildings used for the storage of noncombustible materials such as products on wcod pallets or in paper cartons with or without single thickness divisions; or in paper wrappings. Such products are permitted to have a negligible amount of plastic trim, such as knobs, handles or film wrapping. Group S-2 stor- age uses shall include, but not be limited to, storage of the fol- lowing: Asbestos Beverages up to and including 16-percent 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 noncombus:ible containers Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers Frozen foods Glass Glass bottles, empty or filled with noncombustible liquids Gypsum board Inert pigments Ivory Meats Metal cabinets Metal desks with plastic tops and trim Metal parts 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION Metals Mirrors Oil-filled and other types of distribution transformers Parking garages, open or enclosed Porcelain and pottery Stoves Talc and soapstones Washers and dryers 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 life hazard incidental to 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 412.5) Barns Carports Fences more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy Greenhouses Livestock shelters Private garages Retaining walls Sheds Stables Tanks Towers SECTION 313 LABORATORIES GROUP L [SFM] 313.1 Laboratories Group L. [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 443. 75 El I * ATTACHMENT #3 I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I E HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE exceed 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height and storage on racks of high-hazard commodities which exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) in height. 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. When required by the fire code official, high-piled combustible stor- age also includes certain high-hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height. HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA. An area within a building which is designated, intended, proposed or actually used for high-piled combustible storage. LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE. The flue space between rows of storage perpendicular to the direction of loading. MANUAL STOCKING METHODS. Stocking methods uti- lizing ladders or other nonmechanical equipment to move stock. MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS. Stocking meth- ods utilizing motorized vehicles or hydraulic jacks to move stock. SHELF STORAGE. Storage on shelves less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep with the distance between shelves not exceed- ing 3 feet (914 mm) vertically. For other shelving arrange- ments, see the requirements for rack storage. SOLID SHELVING. Shelving that is solid, slatted or of other construction located in racks and which obstructs sprinkler dis- charge down into the racks. TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE. The space between rows of storage parallel to the direction of loading. SECTION 2303 COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION 2303.1 Classification of commodities. Commodities shall be classified as Class I, II, ID, IV or high hazard in accordance with this section Materials listed within each commodity clas- sification are assumed to be unmodified for improved combus- tibility characteristics. Use of flame-retarding modifiers or the physical form of the material could change the classification. See Section 2303,7 for classification of Group A, B and C plas- tics. 2303.2 Class I commodities. Class I commodities are essen- tially noncombustible products on wooden or nonexpanded polyethylene solid deck pallets, in ordinary corrugated cartons with or without single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrappings with or without pallets. Class I commodities are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accordance with Section 2303.7.4. Examples of Class I com- modities include, but are not limited to, the following: Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 20-percent alcohol Appliances noncombustible, electrical Cement in bags 322 Ceramics Dairy products in nonwãx-coated containers (excluding bottles) Dry insecticides Foods in noncombustible containers Fresh fruits andvegetables in nonplastic trays orcontainers Frozen foods Glass Glycol in metal cans Gypsum board Inert materials, bagged Insulation, noncombustible Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers having less than a 5-gallon (19 L) capacity < Noncombustible metal products 2303.3 Class Ilcommodities. Class!! commodities are Class! products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multi- ple-thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging material with or without pallets. Class 11 commodi- ties are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accordance with Section 230374. Examples of Class II commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 20-percent alcohol, in combustible containers Foods in combustible containers Incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs in cartons Thinly coated fine wire on reels or in cartons 2303.4 Class 1ff commodities. Class III commodities are commodities of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, or Group C plastics or products thereof, with or without pallets. Products are allowed to contain limited amounts of Group A or B plas- tics, such as metal bicycles with plastic handles, pedals, seats and tires. Group A plastics shall be limited in accordance with Section 2303.7,4. Examples of Class 111 commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level I (see Chapter 28) Combustible fiberboard Cork, baled Feed, bagged Fertilizers, bagged Food in plastic containers Furniture: wood, natural fiber, upholstered, nonplastic, wood or metal with plastic-padded and covered armrests Olycol in combustible containers not exceeding 25 percent Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in metal cans Lumber Mattresses, excluding foam rubber and foam plastics Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers having a capacity of more than 5 gallons (19 L) 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Ii I I I I I I I I I I 1 LI I I I I I 1 I. I I I Paints, oil base, in metal cans Paper, waste, baled Paper and pulp, horizontal storage, or vertical storage that is banded or protected with approved wrap Paper in cardboard boxes Pillows, excluding foam rubber and foam plastics Plastic-coated paper food containers Plywood Rags, baled Rugs, without foam backing Sugar. bagged Wood, baled Wood doors, frames and cabinets Yarns of natural fiber and viscose 2303.5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commodities are Class I, 11 or III products containing Group A plastics in ordi- nary corrugated cartons and Class I, II and Ill products with Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in this class. The total amount of nonfree-flowing Group A plas- tics shall be in accordance with Section 23017.4. Examples of Class IV commodities include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing: Aerosol, Level 2 (see Chapter 28) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 20-percent but less than 80-percent alcohol, in cans or bottles in cartons Clothing, synthetic or nonviscose Combustible metal products (solid) Furniture, plastic upholstered Furniture, wood or metal with plastic covering and padding Glycol in combustible containers (greater than 25 percent and less than 50 percent) Linoleum products Paints, oil base in combustible containers Pharmaceutical, alcoholic elixirs, tonics, etc. Rugs, foam back Shingles, asphalt Thread or yarn, synthetic or nonviscose 2303.6 ugh-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodi- ties are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class 1,11,111 or IV. Group A plastics not other- wise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level 3 (see Chapter 28) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80-percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel storage Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals) Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater) Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartons Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers Mattresses, foam rubber or foam plastics Pallets and flats which are idle combustible Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage which is unbanded or not protected with an approved wrap Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage Pillows, foam rubber and foam plastics Pyroxylin Rubber tires Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers 2303.7 Classification of plastics. Plastics shall be designated as Group A, B or C in accordance with Sections 2303.7.1 through 2303.7.4. 2303.7.1 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. Examples of Group A plastics include, but are not limited to, the following: ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) Acetal (polyformaldehyde) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Butyl rubber EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Natural rubber (expanded) Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile butadiene rubber) PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) Polybutadiene Polycarbonate Polyester elastomer Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene (expanded and unexpanded) Polyurethane (expanded and unexpanded) PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 15 percent plasticized, e.g., coated fabric unsupported film) SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 323 I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NEPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. 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ANNEX A 13-255 Table A.5.6.3 Continued Table A.5.6.3 Continued Commodity Commodity I Commodity Class Commodity Class Ammunition Canned Foods Small arms, shotgun - packaged, Class IV In ordinary cartons Class I cartoned Cans I Appliances, Major Metal - empty Class I (e.g., stoves, refrigerators) Carpet Tiles - Not packaged, no appreciable Class I rot latc plastic exterior trim CFn d ar I - Corrugated, cartoned Class II Cgated (no appreciable plastic trim) - Unassembled (neat piles) Class III Baked Goods Cookies, cakes, pies Wax coated, single walled Group A plastics I - Frozen, packaged in cartons' Class II Cement - Packaged, in cartons Class III Bagged Class I Batteries Cereals Dry cells (nonlithium or similar Packaged, cartoned Class III I exotic metals) Charcoal - Packaged in cartons Class I Bagged - standard Class III - Blister-packed in cartons Class II Cheese I Automobile - filled Truck or larger - empty or filled Class I Group A plastics - Packaged, cartoned - Wheels, cartoned Class III Class III Beans Chewing Gum Dried - packaged, cartoned Class III Packaged, cartoned Class III I Boat Storage Chocolate ' - Stored in racks See Table A.5.6 Packaged, cartoned Class III Bottles, Jars Cloth Empty, cartoned Cartoned and not cartoned - Glass Class I - Natural fiber, viscose Class Ill Plastic PET Class IV - Synthetic's Class IV I - (polyethylene terephthalate) Cocoa Products Filled noncombustible powders Packaged, cartoned Class III - Plastic PET Class II Coffee Glass, cartoned Class I - Canned, cartoned Class I I - - Plastic, cartoned Class IV - Packaged, cartoned Class III [less than 1 gal (3.8 L)] Coffee Beans - Plastic, uncartoned Group A plastics Bagged Class III (other than PET), any size Cotton I - Plastic, cartoned or exposed Group A plastics Packaged, cartoned Class III [greater than 1 gal (3.8 L)] Diapers - Plastic, solid plastic crates Group A plastics - Cotton, linen Class III l - Plastic, open plastic crates Filled noncombustible liquids Group A plastics - Disposable with plastics and nonwoven fabric (in cartons) Class IV - Glass, cartoned Class I - Disposable with plastics and Group A plastics - Plastic, cartoned Class I nonwoven fabric (uncartoned), [less than 5 gal (18.9 L)] plastic wrapped l - Plastic, open or solid plastic cratesc Group A plastics Dried Foods - Plastic, PET Class I Packaged, cartoned Class III Boxes, Crates Fertilizers - Empty, wood, solid walls Class II Bagged - Empty, wood, slatted See Table A.5.6 - Phosphates Class I I Bread - Nitrates Class II Wrapped cartoned Class III Fiberglass Insulation Butter - Paper-backed rolls, bagged or Class IV Whipped spread Class III unbagged I Candles File Cabinets Packaged, cartoned Metal - Treat as expanded plastic Group A plastics - Cardboard box or shroud Class I Candy I Packaged, cartoned Class III (continues) 1 2010 Edition I I I * 0 SModtca Li 'Y 40 - 0 --- TTct '95 lJ Above: Pallet Wrap removed from top at time of receiving. All products are non-encapsulated. Above: Case of product (no flash point for liquid). Class l-IV I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,. . - :-. Above: Case of product that is cello wrapped (no flash point for liquid). Class l-IV Above: Case of Flammable (flash point < 100) that is cello wrapped - Limited High Hazard/Group A I I * I ATTACHMENT #4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I [I I I I [1 I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE S E, S 2303.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A plastics. Examples of Group B plastics include, but are not limited to, the following: Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) Chloroprene rubber Fluoroplastics (ECTFE, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer; ETFE, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer; FEP, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer) Natural rubber (nonexpanded) Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6) PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5-percent, but not exceeding 15-percent plasticized) Silicone rubber 2303.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate sim- ilar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the following: Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychiorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Phenol PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5 percent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 2303.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 2303.7.4 shall be used to determine the quantity of Group A plastics allowed to be stored in a package or carton or on a pallet without increasing the com- moditv classification. I Limited High Hazard! I Group A Plastics F',I 2304 ILED STORAGE AREAS 2304.1 Gene al. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled sto age areas intended for storage of a different commodity ci iss than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically dc signated to contain Class I, Class II, Class Ill, Class IV or h gh-hazard commodities. The designation of a high-piled co bustible storage area, or portion thereof intended for s rage of a different commodity class, shall be based on the h ghest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Sc ;ion 2304.2. 2304.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des- ignation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion 324 thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited qu tity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated engineering analysis to be adequately protected by the au matzc sprinkler system provided The engineering analy shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. 1 higher density shall be based on the4ctual storage height of pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for spr kier operation as set forth in the density/area figures provic in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher h ard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m) i additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separai from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The spr kler system shall be capahie of delivering the higher dens over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pi systems and 1,200 square feet (111 in2) for dry pipe syster The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with S tion 903. SECTION 2305 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 2305.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 2305.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305. 2305.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with Section 310. 2305.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being con- ducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (6 10 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Sec- tion 2306.9. 2305.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 2307.3. 2305.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided. 2305.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 2307.4. 2305.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 2308.3. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE S S I , I ATTACHMENT #5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 2306.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (See Sections 2306,2307 and 2306>b (see Section 2307.3) kutomatictire Fire Maximum SIZE OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA' extinguishing detection Building Smoke and Draft permissible (square feet) system system access heat removal cUrtains Maximum pile storage Maximum COMMODITY (see Sections 2306.2 (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section dimension' height'1 pile volume CLASS and 2306.4) 0-500 2306.4) Not 2306.5) Not 2306.6) Not 23062) Not 2306.7) Not (feet) Not (feet) Not (cubic feet) Not Required' Required Required' Required I Required Required Required Required Not Yes' Not Not Not 100 40 100,000 Required' Required' Required Required 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required Required 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required Required 100 40 400,000 (Option 1) 1-Tv 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes YesmJ Yesi 100 301 200,000 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 ______ Yes _ Not Yes ___ Y& ___ Not Required 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yesmi Not Required 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not Yes Yes Not 100 40 400,000 500,0009 Required Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not Required' Required Required' Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Yes YesJ Yesi 50 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 _ Yes Not Required Yes YesJ Not Required __________ 50 30 75,000 300,001-500,000' Yes Not Yes Yes Not 50 30 75,000 Required Required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m', 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. When automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 23, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. For aisles, see Section 2306.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also is Chapters 28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively. Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used. 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 when required by the fire code official. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. This footnote shall not apply to any state institution or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings or other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the I Stare Fire Marshal. 326 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE LU I I I [1 I I I I I I I I S S S I I , I ATTACHMENT #6 I I I I I I I n 1 I I I I I I I I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. DEFINITIONS 13-21 3.8.2.1.1 Thy Barrel Hydrant. This is the most common type of hydrant; it has a control valve below the frost line between the footpiece and the barrel. A drain is located at the bottom of the barrel above the control valve seat for proper drainage after operation. [24, 2010] 3.8.2.1.2 Flow Hydrant. The hydrant that is used for the flow and flow measurement of water during a flow lest. [24, 2010] 3.8.2.1.3 Private Fire Hydrant. A valved connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and lire department pumpers with wa- ter on private property. Where connected to a public water system, the private hydrants are supplied by a private ser- vice main that begins at the point of service designated by the authority having jurisdiction, usually at a manually op- erated valve near the property line. [24, 2010] 3.8.2.1.4 Public Hydrant. A valve Products will be supply system having one or morel non_encapsulated to supply hose and fire departmc'.. [24, 2010] 3.8.2.1.5 Residual Hydrant. The hydrant that is usSor measuring static and residual pressures during a flow test. [24, 2010] 3.8.2.1.6 Wet Barrel Hydrant. A type of hydrant that some- times is used where there is no danger of freezing weather. Each outlet on a wet barrel hydrant is provided with a valved outlet threaded for fire hose. [24, 2010] 3.9 Storage Definitions. 3.9.1K General. 3.9.1.1' Available Heightfor Storage. The maximum height at which commodities can be stored above the floor and still maintain necessary clearance from structural members and the required clearance below sprinklers. 3.9.1.2 Cartoned. Amethod of storage consisting of corru- gated cardboard or paperboard containers fully enclosing the commodity. 3.9.1.3* Carton Records Storage. A Class III commodity con- sisting predominantly of paper records in cardboard car- tons. 3.9.1.4 Catwalk. For the purposes of carton records stor- age, a storage aid consisting of either open metal grating or solid horizontal barriers supported from a rack storage sys- tem that is utilized as a walkway for access to storage at elevated levels. Catwalks are accessed using stairs and are not separate floors of a building. 3.9.1.5 Clearance. The distance from the top of storage to the ceiling sprinkler deflectors. 3.9.1.6 Commodity. The combination of products, pack- ing material, and container that determines commodity classification. 3.9.1.7 Compact Storage. Storage on solid shelves not ex- ceeding 36 in. (0.9 m) in total depth, arranged as part of a compact storage module, with no more than 30 in. (0.76 m) between shelves vertically and with no internal vertical flue spaces other than those between individual shelving sections. 3.9.1.8 Compact Storage Module. A type of shelving unit consisting of compact storage whereby the units move to allow for storage to be pushed together creating a storage unit with no flues or minimal spaces between units. Aisles are created by moving the shelving unit. Compact storage modules can he manual or electric in operation. 3.9.1.9' Compartmented. The rigid separation of the prod- ucts in a container by dividers that form a stable unit under fire conditions. 3.9.1.1O' Container (Shipping, Master, or Outer Container). A receptacle strong enough, by reason of material, design, and construction, to be shipped safety without further packaging. 3.9.1.11" Conventional Pallets. A material-handling aid de- signed to support a unit load with openings to provide ac- cess for material-handling devices. (See Figure A.3.9. 1. 11.) 3.9.1.12 Encapsulation. A method of packaging consisting of a plastic sheet completely enclosing the sides and top of a pallet load containing a combustible commodity or a combustible package or a group of combustible commodi- ties or combustible packages. Combustible commodities individually wrapped in plastic sheeting and stored ex- posed in a pallet load also are to be considered encapsu- lated. Totally noncombustible commodities on wood pal- lets enclosed only by a plastic sheet as described are not covered tinder this definition. Banding (i.e., stretch- wrapping around the sides only of a pallet load) is not con- sidered to be encapsulation. Where there are holes or voids in the plastic or waterproof cover on the top of the carton that exceed more than half of the area of the cover, the term encapsulated does not apply. The term encapsulated does not apply to plastic-enclosed products or packages in- side a large, nonpiastic, enclosed container. 3.9.1.13 Expanded (Foamed or Cellular) Plastics. Those plastics, the density of which is reduced by the presence of numerous small cavities (cells), interconnecting or not, dispersed throughout their mass. 3.9.1.14 Exposed Group A Plastic Commodities. Those plas- tics not in packaging or coverings that absorb water or oth- erwise appreciably retard the burning hazard of the com- modity. (Paper wrapped or encapsulated, or both, should be considered exposed.) 3.9.1.15 Free-Flowing Plastic Materials. Those plastics that fall out of their containers during afire, fill flue spaces, and create a smothering effect on the fire. Examples include powder, pellets, flakes, or random-packed small objects [e.g., razor blade dispensers, 1 oz to 2 oz (28 g to 57 g) bottles]. 3.9.1.16 High-Challenge Fire Hazard. A fire hazard typical of that produced by fires in combustible high-piled storage. 3.9.1.17 High-Piled Storage. Solid-piled, palletized, rack storage, bin box, and shelf storage in excess of 12 ft (3.7 m) in height. 3.9.1.18h Miscellaneous Storage. Storage that does not ex- ceed 12 ft (3.66 m) in height and is incidental to another occupancy use group. Such storage shall not constitute more than 10 percent of the building area or 4000 ft2 (372 m2) of the sprinklered area, whichever is greater. Such storage shall not exceed 1000 ft2 (93 m2) in one pile or area, and each such pile or area shall be separated from other storage areas by at least 25 ft (7.62 m). 2010 Edition gi I , I I I I LI I I I I I I [j I I rl Li I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. 13-22 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 3.9.1.19* Open-Top Container. A container of any shape that is entirely or partially open on the top. 3.9.1.20 Packaging. A commodity wrapping, cushioning, or container. 3.9.1.21 Plastic Pallet. A pallet having any portion of its construction consisting of a plastic material. 3.9.1.22* Reinforced Plastic Pallet. A plastic pallet incorpo- rating a secondary reinforcing material (such as steel or fiberglass) within the pallet. 3.9.1.23 Roof Height. The distance between the floor and the underside of the roof deck within the storage area. 3.9.1.24 Slave Pallet. A special pallet captive to a material- handling system. (See FigureA.3.9.1.11.) 3.9.1.25 StorageAids. Commodity storage devices, such as pallets, dunnage, separators, and skids. 3.9.1.26 UnitLoad. A pallet load or module held together in some manner and normally transported by material- handling equipment. 3.9.1.27 Wood Pallet. A pallet constructed entirely of wood with metal fasteners. 3.9.2 Paiietized, Solid Pile, Bin Box, and Shelf Storage. 3.9.2.1 Array. 3.9.2.1.1 Closed Array. A storage arrangement where air movement through the pile is restricted because of 6 in. (152 mm) or less vertical flues. 3.9.2.1.2* Open Array. A storage arrangement where air movement through the pile is enhanced because of vertical flues larger than 6 in. (152 mm). 3.9.2.2 Bin Box Storage. Storage in five-sided wood, metal, or cardboard boxes with open face on the aisles. Boxes are self-supporting or supported by a structure so designed that little or no horizontal or vertical space exists around boxes. 3.9.2.3 Palletized Storage. Storage of commodities on pal- lets or other storage aids that form horizontal spaces be- tween tiers of storage. 3.9.2.4* Pile Stability, Stable Piles. Those arrays where col- lapse, spillage of content, or leaning of stacks across flue spaces is not likely to occur soon after initial fire development. 3.9.2.5* Pile Stability, Unstable Piles. Those arrays where collapse, spillage of contents, or leaning of stacks across flue spaces occurs soon after initial fire development. 3.9.2.6* Shelf Storage. Storage on structures up to and in- cluding 30 in. (0.76 m) deep and separated by aisles at least 30 in. (0.76 m) wide. 3.9.2.6.1* Back-to-Back Shelf Storage. Two solid or perfo- rated shelves up to 30 in. (0.76 m) in depth each, not ex- ceeding a total depth of 60 in. (1.52 m), separated by a longitudinal vertical barrier such as plywood, particle- board, sheet metal, or equivalent, with a maximum 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) diameter penetrations and no longitudinal flue space and a maximum storage height of 15 ft (4.57 m). 3.9.2.7 Solid-Piled Storage. Storage of commodities stacked on each other. no 2010 Edition 3.9.2.8 Solid Unit Load of a Nonexpanded Plastic (Either Car- toned or Exposed). A load that does not have voids (air) within the load and that burns only on the exterior of the load; water from sprinklers might reach most surfaces avail- able to burn. 3.9.3 Rack Storage. 3.9.3.1' Aisle Width. The horizontal dimension between the face of the loads in racks under consideration. 3.9.3.2 Automotive Components on Portable Racks. Automo- tive components on portable racks are defined as the fol- lowing: instrument panels, windshields, metal and plastic gasoline tanks, heater housings, door panels, interior trim, bumper facia, wiring harnesses, sheet metal, body compo- nents, engines, driveline components, steering mecha- nisms, auxiliary motors, and lighting - all with or without expanded plastic donnage. This definition does not in- clude the storage of air bags, tires, and seats on portable racks. 3.9.3.3 Bulkhead. A vertical barrier across the rack. 3.9.3.4' Face Sprinklers. Standard sprinklers that are lo- cated in transverse flue spaces along the aisle or in the rack, are within 18 in. (0.46 m) of the aisle face of storage, and are used to oppose vertical development of fire on the ex- ternal face of storage. 3.9.3.5 Horizontal Barrier. A solid barrier in the horizontal position covering the entire rack, including all flue spaces at certain height increments, to prevent vertical fire spread. 3.9.3.6* Longitudinal Flue Space. The space between rows of storage perpendicular to the direction of loading with a width not exceeding 24 in. (610 mm) between storage. 3•9•3•7* Rack. Any combination of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal structural members that support stored mate- rials or commodities. 1, 20091 3.9.3.1.1 Double-Row Racks. Racks less than or equal to 12 ft (3.7 m) in depth or single-row racks placed back to back having an aggregate depth up to 12 ft (3.7 m), with aisles having an aisle width of at least 3.5 ft (1.1 m) between loads on racks. 3.9.3.7.2 Movable Racks. Racks on fixed rails or guides. They can be moved back and forth only in a horizontal, two-dimensional plane. A moving aisle is created as abut- ting racks are either loaded or unloaded, then moved across the aisle to abut other racks. 3.9.3.7.3 Multiple-Row Racks. Racks greater than 12 ft (3.7 m) in depth or single- or double-row racks separated by aisles less than 3.5 ft (1.1 m) wide having an overall width greater than 12 ft (3.7 m). 3.9.3.7.4 Portable Racks. Racks that are not fixed in place. They can be arranged in any number of configurations. [3.93.7. Single-Row Racks. Racks that have no longitudi- nal flue space and that have a depth up to 611 (1.8 m) with aisles having a width of at least 3.5 ft (1.1 m) between loads on racks. 3.9.3.7.6 Rack Shelf Area. The area of the horizontal sur- face of a shelf in a rack defined by perimeter aisle (s) or nominal 6 in. (152 mm) flue spaces on all four sides, or by the placement of loads that block openings that would oth- erwise serve as the required flue spaces. I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. DEFINITIONS 13-23 3.9.3.7.7 Open Rack. Racks without shelving or with shelv- ing in racks thai. are fixed in place with shelves having a solid surface and a shelf area equal to or less than 20 ft2 (1.9 m2) or with shelves having a wire mesh, slatted surface, or other ma- teiial with openings representing at least 50 percent of the shelf area including the horizontal area of rack members and 3.9.3.7.8 Slatted Shelf Rack. A rack where shelves are fixed in place with a series of narrow individual solid supports used as the shelf material and spaced apart with regular openings. 3.9.3.7.9 Solid Shelf Rack. A rack where shelves are fixed in place with a solid, slatted, or wire mesh barrier used as the shelf material and having limited openings in the shelf area. 3.9.3.8 Solid Shelving. Solid shelving is fixed in place, slat- ted, wire mesh, or other type of shelves located within racks. The area of a solid shelf is defined by perimeter aisle or flue space on all four sides. Solid shelves having an area equal to or less than 20 ft2 (1.9 m2) shall be defined as open racks. Shelves of wire mesh, slats, or other materials more than 50 percent open and where the flue spaces are main- tained shall be defined as open racks. 3.9.3.9 Transverse Flue Space. The space between rows of storage parallel to the direction of loading. (See Figure A.3.9.3.6.) 3.9.4 Rubber Tire Storage Definitions. 3.9.4.1 Banded Tires. A storage method in which a num- ber of tires are strapped together. 3.9.4.2 Horizontal Channel. Any uninterrupted space in excess of 5 ft (1.5 m) in length between horizontal layers of stored tires. Such channels can be formed by pallets, shelv- ing, racks, or other storage arrangements. 3.9.4.3 Laced Tire Storage. Tires stored where the sides of the tires overlap, creating a woven or laced appearance. [See Figure A.3. 9.4. 9(g).] 3944* Miscellaneous Tire Storage. The storage of rubber tires that is incidental to the main use of the building. Stor- age areas shall not exceed 2000 ft2 (186 m2). On-tread stor- age piles, regardless of storage method, shall not exceed 25 ft (7.6 m) in the direction of the wheel holes. Acceptable storage arrangements include (a) on-floor, on-side storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) high; (b) on-floor, on-tread storage up to 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (c) double-row or multirow fixed or portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (d) single row fixed or portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 12 ft (3.7 m) high; and (e) laced tires in racks up to 5 ft (1.5 m) in height. 3.9.4.5 On-Side Tire Storage. Tires stored horizontally or flat. 3.9.4.6 On-Tread Tire Storage. Tires stored vertically or on their treads. 3.9.4.7 Palletized Tire Storage. Storage on portable racks of various types utilizing a conventional pallet as a base. 3.9.4.8 Pyramid Tire Storage. On-floor storage in which tires are formed into a pyramid to provide pile stability. 3•9•49* Rubber Tire Rack Illustrations. See FigureA.3.9.4.9 (a) through Figure A.3.9.4.9 (g). 3.9.4.10 Rubber Tires. Pneumatic tires for passenger auto- mobiles, aircraft, light and heavy trucks, trailers, farm equip- ment, construction equipment (of1the-road), and buses. 3.9.5 Roll Paper Definitions. 3.9.5.1 Array (Paper). 3.9.5.1.1 Closed Array (Paper). A vertical storage arrange- ment in which the distances between columns in both di- rections are short [not more than 2 in. (50 mm) in one direction and 1 in. (25 mm) in the other]. 3.9.5.1.2 Open Array (Paper). A vertical storage arrange- ment in which the distance between columns in both direc- tions is lengthy (all vertical arrays other than closed or stan- dard). 3.9.5.1.3' Standard Array (Paper). A vertical storage ar- rangement in which the distance between columns in one direction is short [1 in. (25 mm) or less] and is in excess of 2 in. (50 mm) in the other direction. 3.9.5.2 Banded Roll Paper Storage. Rolls provided with a circumferential steel strap [% in. (9.5 mm) or wider] at each end of the roll. 3.9.5.3 Column. A single vertical stack of rolls. 3.9.5.4 Core. The central tube around which paper is wound to form a roll. 3.9.5.5 Paper (General Term). The term for all kinds of felted sheets made from natural fibrous materials, usually vegetable but sometimes mineral or animal, and formed on a fine wire screen from water suspension. 3.9.5.6 Roll Paper Storage. 3.9.5.6.1 Horizontal Roll Paper Storage. Rolls stored with the cores in the horizontal plane (on-side storage). 3.9.5.6.2 Vertical Roll Paper Storage. Rolls stored with the cores in the vertical plane (on-end storage). 3.9.5.6.3' Wrapped Roll Paper Storage. Rolls provided with a complete heavy kraft covering around both sides and ends. 3•9•5•7* Roll Paper Storage Height. The maximum vertical distance above the floor at which roll paper is normally stored. 3.9.6 Baled Cotton Definitions. 3.9.6.1' Baled Cotton. A natural seed fiber wrapped and secured in industry-accepted materials, usually consisting of burlap, woven polypropylene, or sheet polyethylene, and secured with steel, synthetic or wire bands, or wire; also includes linters (lint removed from the cottonseed) and motes (residual materials from the ginning process). (See Table A.3.9.6.1.) 3.9.6.2* Tiered Storage. An arrangement in which bales are stored directly on the floor, two or more bales high. 3.10 Marine Definitions. These definitions apply to Chap- ter 17 only. 3.10.1 A-Class Boundary. A boundary designed to resist the passage of smoke and flame for 1 hour when tested in accor- dance with ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. 3.10.2 B-Class Boundary. A boundary designed to resist the passage of flame for ½ hour when tested in accordance with 2010 Edition I I Li I I n I I I I I I I I I LI I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 13-51 8.5.3.3.2 The distance from the wall to the sprinkler shall be measured perpendicular to the wall. 8.5.3.4 Minimum Distance Between Sprinklers. 8.5.3.4.1 A minimum distance shall be maintained between sprinklers to prevent operating sprinklers from wetting adja- cent sprinklers and to prevent skipping of sprinklers. 8.5.3.4.2 The minimum distance permitted between sprin- klers shall comply with the value indicated in the applicable section for each type or style of sprinkler. 8.5.4 Deflector Position. 8.5.4.1* Distance Below Ceilings. 8.5.4.1.1 The distances between the sprinkler deflector and the ceiling above shall be selected based on the type of sprin- kler and the type of construction. 8.5.4.1.2 For corrugated metal deck roofs up to 3 in. (76 mm) in depth, the distance shall be measured to the sprin- kler from the bottom of the deck. For deeper decks, the dis- tance shall be measured to the highest point on the deck. 8.5.4.1.3 For ceilings that have insulation attached directly to underside of the ceiling or roof structure, the deflector dis- tance shall be measured from the bottom of the insulation and shall be in accordance with 8.5.4.1.3.1 or 8.5.4.1.3.2. 8.5.4.1.3.1 For insulation that is attached directly to the ceil- ing or roof structure and is installed flat and parallel to the ceiling or roof structure, the deflector distance shall be mea- sured to the underside of the insulation. 8.5.4.1.3.2 For insulation that is installed in a manner that causes it to 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 to the insulation low point. If the deflection or sag in the insula- tion exceeds 6 in. (152 mm), the deflector distance shall be measured to the high point of the insulation. The deflector shall not be positioned above the low point of the insulation. 8.5.4.1.4K Heat collectors shall not be used as a means to assist the activation of a sprinkler. 8.5.4.2 Deflector Orientation. Deflectors of sprinklers shall be aligned parallel to ceilings, roofs, or the incline of stairs. 8.5.5 Obstructions to Sprinkler Discharge. 8.5.5.1K Performance Objective. Sprinklers shall be located so as to 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 to Sprinkler Discharge Pattern Develop- ment. 8.5.5.2.1 Continuous or noncontinuous obstructions less than or equal to 18 in. (457 mm) below the sprinkler deflector that prevent the pattern from fully developing shall comply with 8.5.5.2. 8.5.5.2.2 Sprinklers shall be positioned in accordance with the minimum distances and special requirements of Section 8.6 through Section 8.12 so that they are located sufficiently away from obstructions such as truss webs and chords, pipes, columns, and fixtures. 8.5.5.3' Obstructions That Prevent Sprinkler Discharge from Reaching the Hazard. Continuous or noncontinuous obstruc- tions that interrupt the water discharge in a horizontal plane more than 18 in. (457 mm) below the sprinkler deflector in a manner to limit the distribution from reaching the protected hazard shall comply with 8.5.5.3. 8.5.5.3.1 Sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obstruc- tions over 4 ft (1.2 m) wide such as ducts, decks, open grate flooring, cutting tables, and overhead doors. 8.5.5.3.2 Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions that are not fixed in place such as conference tables. 8.5.5.3.3K Sprinklers installed under open gratings shall be of the intermediate level/rack storage type or otherwise shielded from the discharge of overhead sprinklers. 8.5.6' Clearance 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 storage shall be 18 in. (457 mm)or greater. 8.5.6.2 Where other standards specify greater clearance to storage minimums, they shall be followed. 8.5.6.3 A minimum clearance to storage of 36 in. (914 mm) shall be permitted for special sprinklers. 8.5.6.4 A minimum clearance to storage of less than 18 in. (457 mm) between the top of storage and ceiling sprinkler deflectors shall be permitted where proven by successful large- scale fire tests for the particular hazard. 8.5.6.5 The clearance from the top of storage to sprinkler deflectors shall be not less than 36 in. (914 mm) where rubber tires are stored. 8.5.7 Skylights. 8.5.7.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted to he omitted from sky- lights not exceeding 32 ft2 (3 m2) in area, regardless of hazard classification, that are separated by at least 10 ft (3 m) horizon- tally from any other unprotected skylight or unprotected ceil- ing pocket. 8.5.7.2 Skylights not exceeding 32 ft2 (3 m2) shall be permit- ted to have a plastic cover. 8.6 Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers. 8.6.1 General. All requirements of Section 8.5 shall apply to standard pendent and upright spray sprinklers except as modified in Section 8.6. 8.6.2 Protection Areas per Sprinkler (Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers). 8.6.2.1 Determination of the Protection Area of Coverage. 8.6.2.1.1 Except as permitted by 8.6.2.1.2, the protection area of coverage per sprinkler (A) shall be determined in accordance with 8.5.2.1. 8.6.2.1.2 The requirements of 8.6.2.1.1 shall not apply in a small room as defined in 3.3.17; the protection area of cover- age for each sprinkler in the small room shall be the area of the room divided by the number of sprinklers in the room. 8.6.2.2 Maximum Protection Area of Coverage. 8.6.2.2.1* The maximum allowable protection area of cover- age for a sprinkler (A,) shall be in accordance with the value indicated in Table 8.6.2.2.1(a) through Table 8.6.2.2.1(d). 2010 Edition 13-53 MUM of 1 in. (25.4 mm) and a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) throughout the area of coverage of the sprinkler. 8.6.4.1.1.2 The requirements of 8.6.4.1.1.1 shall not apply where ceiling-type sprinklers (concealed, recessed, and flush types) have the operating element above the ceiling and the deflector located nearer to the ceiling where installed in ac- cordance with their listing. 8.6.4.1.1.3 The requirements of 8.6.4.1.1.1 shall not apply for light and ordinary hazard occupancies with ceilings of non- combustible or limited-combustible construction. Where a vertical change in ceiling elevation within the area of coverage of the sprinkler creates a distance of more than 36 in. (914 mm) between the upper ceiling and the sprinkler deflector, a vertical plane extending down from the ceiling at the change in elevation shall be considered a wall for the purpose of sprinkler spacing as shown in Figure 8.6.4.1.1.3(A). ,Tmnnr, ...__- Vertical plane treated as wall for sprinkler spacing X> 36 in. (914 mm) S = Maximum allowable distance between sprinklers FIGURE 8.6.4.1.1.3(A) Vertical Change in Ceiling Elevation Greater Than 36 in. (914 mm). Where the distance between the upper ceiling and the sprinkler deflector is less than or equal to 36 in. (914 mm), the sprinklers shall be permitted to be spaced as though the ceil- ing was flat, provided the obstruction rules are observed as shown in Figure 8.6.4.1.1.3(B). 8.6.4.1.2 Obstructed Construction. Under obstructed con- struction, the sprinkler deflector shall be located in accor- dance with one of the following arrangements: Installed with the deflectors within the horizontal planes of 1 in. to 6 in. (25.4 mm to 152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 22 in. (559 mm) below the ceiling/roof deck Installed with the deflectors at or above the bottom of the structural member to a maximum of 22 in. (559 mm) below the ceiling/roof deck where the sprinkler is in- stalled in conformance with 8.6.5.1.2 I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association INFPAI. Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. INSTALLATION I [ I I Type I Table 8.6.2.2.1(d) Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers for Hi -Piled Storage Protection Maximum Area Spacing Construction .-... System ft2 m2 ft m All Hydraulically 100 9.3 12- 3,7* calculated with density ~!0.25 All Hydraulically 130 12.1 15 4.6 calculated with density <0.25 I *111 buildings where solid structural members create bays up to 25 ft (7.6 m) wide, maximum spacing between sprinklers is permitted up to 12 ft 6 in. (3.8 m). 8.6.3.2.4' The requirements of 8.6.3.2.1 shall not apply within I small rooms as defined in 3.3.17, sprinklers shall be permitted to be located not more than 9 ft (2.7 m) from any single wall, and sprinkler spacing limitations of 8.6.3 and area limitations of Table 8.6.2.2.1(a) shall not be exceeded. I 8.6.3.2.5 Under curved surfaces, the horizontal distance shall be measured at the floor level from the wall, or the intersec- tion of the curved surface and the floor to the nearest sprin- kler shall not be greater than one-half the allowable distance between sprinklers. 8.6.3.3 Minimum Distances from Walls. Sprinklers shall be 10- cared a minimum of 4 in. (102 mm) from a wall. 8.6.3.4 Minimum Distances Between Sprinklers. 8.6.3.4.1 Unless the requirements of 8.6.3.4.2, 8.6.3.4.3, or 8.6.3.4.4 are met, sprinklers shall be spaced not less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center. I 8.6.3.4.2 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center where the following conditions are satisfied: I Baffles shall be installed and located midway between sprin- klers and arranged to protect the actuating elements. Baffles shall be of noncombustible or limited-combustible material that will stay in place before and during sprinkler operation. I Baffles shall be not less than 8 in. (203 mm) wide and 6 in. (152 mm) high. The tops of baffles shall extend between 2 in. and 3 in. (51 mm and 76 mm) above the deflectors of upright I sprinklers. The bottoms of baffles shall extend downward to a level at least even with the deflectors of pendent sprinklers. I 8.6.3.4.3 In-rack sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center. 8.6.3.4.4 Old-style sprinklers protecting fur storage vaults I shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center. 8.6.4 Deflector Position (Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers). 8.6.4.1 Distance Below Ceilings. ' 8.6.4.1.1 Unobstructed Construction. 8.6.4.1.1.1 Under unobstructed construction, the distance between the sprinkler deflector and the ceiling shall be a mini- I 2010 Edition I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. 13-122 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS I . I I I I I I I 12.4.3 ESFR sprinklers shall only be permitted to be wet pipe Systems. 12.5 Dry Pipe and Preaction Systems. 12.5.1 For dry pipe systems and preaction systems, the area of Sprinkler operation shall be increased by 30 percent without revising the density. 12.5.2 Densities and areas shall be selected so that the final area of operation after the 30 percent increase is not greater than 6000 ft2 (557.4 m2). 12.6' Storage Applications. 12.6.1 For storage applications with densities of 0.20 gpm/ft2 (8.2 mm/mm) or less, standard-response sprinklers with a K-factor of K-5.6 (80) or larger shall be permitted. 12.6.2 For general storage applications, rack storage, rubber tire storage, roll paper storage, and baled cotton storage being protected with upright and pendent spray srinklers with re- quired densities of greater than 0.20 gpm/fr to 0.34 gpm/ft2 (8.2 mm/min to 13.9 mm/mm), standard-response sprinklers With a nominal K-factor of K-8.0 (115) or larger shall be used. 12.6.3 For general storage applications, rack storage, rubber tire storage, roll paper storage, and baled cotton storage being protected with upright and pendent spray sprinklers with re- quired densities greater than 0.34 gpni/ft2 (13.9 mm/mm), standard-response spray sprinklers with a K-factor of K-11.2 (161) or larger that are listed for storage applications shall be used. 12.6.4' Unless the requirements of 12.6.5 are met, the re- quirements of 12.6.2 and 12.6.3 shall not apply to modifica- tions to existing storage application systems, using sprinklers With K-factors of K-8.0 (115) or less. 12.6.5 Where applying the requirements of Figure 17.2.1.2.1(b) and Figure 17.2.1.2.1(c) utilizing the design cri- teria of 0.6 gpm/ft2 per 2000 ft2 (24.4 mm/min per 186 m2) to existing storage applications, the requirements of 12.6.3 shall apply. 12.6.6 The use of quick-response spray sprinklers for storage applications shall be permitted when listed for such use. 12.6.7 CMSA and ESFR sprinklers shall be permitted to pro- tect ordinary hazard storage of Class I through Class IV com- modities, plastic commodities, miscellaneous storage, and other storage as specified in Chapter 12 through Chapter 20 or by other NFPA standards. 12.6.8 The design figures indicate water demands for ordinary-temperature rated and nominal high-temperature rated sprinklers at the ceiling. 12.6.8.1 The ordinary-temperature design densities corre- spond 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 sprinklers with K-factors of K-11.2 (161) or larger, where listed for stor- age, shall be permitted to use the densities for high- temperature sprinklers. 12.7 Discharge Considerations. 12.7.1 The water supply for sprinklers only shall be determined either from the density/area requirements of Chapter 12 through Chapter 20 or shall he based upon the room design method in accordance with Section 12.10, at the discretion of the designer. 12.7.221 Systems with Multiple Hazard Classifications. For sys- tems with multiple hazard classifications, the hose stream al- lowance and water supply duration shall be in accordance with one of the following: The water supply requirements for the highest hazard classification within the system. 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 m2) in area with no such rooms adjacent, the water supply requirements for the principal occupancy shall be used for the remainder of the system. 12.7.3 The calculations shall satisfy any single point on ap- propriate density/area curves. 12.7.4 The minimum water supply requirements shall be de- termined by adding the hose stream allowance from Chapter 12 through Chapter 20 to the water supply for sprinklers as determined by Chapter 12 through Chapter 20. 12.7.5 The minimum water supply shall be available for the minimum duration specified in Chapter 12 through Chapter 20. 12.7.6 Total system water supply requirements shall be deter- mined in accordance with the hydraulic calculation proce- dures of Chapter 22. 12.7.6.1 When using the density/area method, the design area shall meet the requirements of 22.4.4.1.1.1. 12.7.6.2 When using CMSA, the design area shall meet the requirements of 22.4.4.2.1. 12.7.6.3 When using ESFR sprinklers, the design area shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprin- klers, consisting of four sprinklers on each of three branch lines, unless other specific numbers of design sprinklers are required in other sections of this standard. 12.7.7 Multiple Adjustments. 12.7.7.1 Where multiple adjustments to the area of operation are required to be made, these adjustments shall be com- pounded based on the area of operation originally selected. 12.7.7.2 If the building has unsprinklered combustible con- cealed spaces, the rules of Section 12.9 shall be applied after all other modifications have been made. 12.8 Hose Demand. 12.8.1* Tanks shall be sized to supply the equipment that they serve. 12.8.2' Pumps shall be sized to supply the equipment that they serve. 12.8.3 Water allowance for outside hose shall be added to the sprinkler requirement at the connection to the city main or a yard hydrant, whichever is closer to the system riser. I I I I I I I I 2010 Edition I I copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. 13-144 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 16.1.8 In-Rack Sprinklers. 16.1.8.1 The number of sprinklers and the pipe sizing on a line of sprinklers in racks shall be restricted only by hydraulic calculations and not by any piping schedule. 16.1.8.2 When in-rack sprinklers are necessary to protect a higher-hazard commodity that occupies only a portion of the length of a rack, in-rack sprinklers shall be extended a mini- mum of 8 ft (2.44 m) or one bay, whichever is greater, in each direction along the rack on either side of the higher hazard. The in-rack sprinklers protecting the higher hazard shall not be required to extend across the aisle. 16.1.8.3 Where a storage rack, due to its length, requires less than the number of in-rack sprinklers specified, only those in-rack sprinklers in a single rack need to be included in the calculation. 16.1.9' Horizontal Barriers and In-Rack Sprinklers. 16.1.9.1 Where required by other sections of this standard, horizontal barriers used in conjunction with in-rack sprinklers to impede vertical fire development shall be constructed of sheet metal, wood, or similar material and shall extend the full length and depth of the rack. 16.1.9.2 Barriers shall be fitted within 2 in. (51 mm) horizon- tally around rack uprights. 16.1.10 Flue Space Requirements for Storage Up to and In- cluding 25 ft (7.6 m). See Section C.13. 16.1.10.1 In double-row and multiple-row racks without solid shelves, a longitudinal (back-to-back clearance between loads) flue space shall not be required. 16.1.10.2 Nominal 6 in. (152.4 mm) transverse flue spaces between loads and at rack uprights shall be maintained in single-row, double-row, and multiple-row racks. 16.1.10.3 Random variations in the width of flue spaces or in their vertical alignment shall be permitted. 16.1.11 Flue Space Requirements for Storage Over 25 ft (7.6 m). 16.1.11.1 Nominal 6 in. (152.4 mm) transverse flue spaces between loads and at rack uprights shall be maintained in single-row, double-row, and multiple-row racks. 16.1.11.1.1 Nominal 6 in. (152.4 mm) longitudinal flue spaces shall be provided in double-row racks. 16.1.11.1.2 Random variations in the width of the flue spaces or in their vertical alignment shall be permitted. 16.1.11.2 In single-row, double-row, or multiple-row racks, a minimum 6 in. (152.4 mm) vertical clear space shall be main- tained between the in-rack sprinkler deflectors and the top of a tier of storage. 16.1.11.2.1 Face sprinklers in such racks shall be located within the rack a minimum of 3 in. (76 mm) from rack up- rights and no more than 18 in. (460 mm) from the aisle face of storage. 16.1.11.2.2 Longitudinal flue in-rack sprinklers shall be lo- cated at the intersection with the transverse flue space and with the deflector located at or below the bottom of horizontal load beams or above or below other adjacent horizontal rack members. 16.1.11.2.3 Such in-rack sprinklers shall be a minimum of 3 in. (76 mm) radially from the side of the rack uprights. 16.2 Protection Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I Through Class N Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height. 16.2.1 Control Mode Density/Area Sprinkler Protection Crite- ria for Rack Storage of Class I Through Class N Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height. 16.2.1.1 The area and density for the hydraulically remote area and the water supply shall be determined as specified in 16.2.1.2 for storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) and 16.2.1.3 to 16.2.1.3.5 for storage over 12 ft (3.7 m). 16.2.1.2 Protection Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I Through N Commodities Stored Up to 12 ft (3.7 m) in Height. 16.2.1.2.1 The protection criteria for storage up to and in- cluding 12 ft (3.7 m) shall be the same as miscellaneous stor- age, selected from Chapter 13. 16.2.1.2.2 The protection criteria in Chapter 13 shall be ac- ceptable for storage of Class I through Class N commodities up to and including 12 ft (3.7 m) in height. (See Table 13.2. ifor specific Class I through Class IV storage height protection criteria.) 16.2.1.3 Protection Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I Through Class IV Commodities Stored Over 12 ft (3.7 m) in Height. 16.2.1.3.1* Ceiling sprinkler water demand shall be determined in accordance with 16.2.1.3.2 for single- and double-row racks or 16.2.1.3.3 for multiple-row racks. (See Section C. 14.) 16.2.1.3.2* For single- or double-row racks for Class I, Class II, Class Ill, or Class N commodities, encapsulated or nonencap- sulated in single-or double-row racks, ceiling sprinkler water demand in terms of density [gpm/ft2 (mm/mm)] and area of sprinkler operation 0 (m2) of ceiling or roof] shall be se- lected from the density/area curves of Figure 16.2.1.3.2(a) through Figure 16,2.1.3.2(g) that are appropriate for each commodity and configuration as shown in Table 16,2.1.3.2 and shall be modified as appropriate by 16.2.1.3.4. These re- quirements shall apply to portable racks arranged in the same 2010 Edition I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing©nfpa.org. PROTECTION OF CLASS I TI-IROUGH CLASS IV COMMODITIES THAT ARE STORED ON PACKS 13-145 Ceiling Sprinkler Water Demand With In-Rack Sprinklers Without In-Rack Sprinklers Aisles° Sprinklers Commodity Mandatory Apply Figure Apply Figure Height Class Encapsulated It m In-Rack Figure Curves 16.2.1.3.4.1 Figure Curves 16.2.1.3.4.1 4 1.2 CanciD F and H No No 16.2.1.3.2(a) 16.2.1.3.2(a) Yes 8 2.4 A and B Band C 4 1.2 CandD G and H Yes No 16.2.1.3.2(e) 16.2.1.3.2 (c) Yes 8 2.4 AandB EandF 4 1.2 CandD G and H No No 16.2.1.3.2(b) 16.2.1.3.2(h) Yes 8 2.4 A and B Band F 4 1.2 C and O Gand Ft Over 12 It Yes No 16.2.1.3.2(e( 16.2.1.3.2 (c) Yes (3.7 us), up 8 2.4 A and B Band F to and Yes 4 1.2 C and D G and El including 20 ft (6.1 m( No No 16.2.1.3.2(c) 16.2.1.3.2(c) Yes 8 2.4 AandB E and F Ill 4 1.2 CandD Yes I level 16.2.1.3.2(f) - - - 8 2.4 A and B 4 1.2 CandD G and H No No 16.2.1.3.2(d) 16.2.1.3.2(d) Yes 8 2.4 A and B EandF IV 4 1.2 CandD Yes I level 16.2.1.3.2)g) - - - 8 2.4 A and B No 4 1.2 CandD F and H No 16.2.1.3.2(a) 16.2.1.3.2(a) Yes 8 2.4 A and B E and G Yes 4 1.2 CandD I level 16.2.1.3.2(e) - - - 8 2.4 A and B No 4 1.2 CandD G and H No 16.2.1.3.2(b) 16.2.1.3.2(b) Yes 8 2.4 AandB E and F 11 Yes 4 1.2 CandD Over 20 It 1 level 16.2.1.3.2(e) - - - l6.1 ml, up 8 2.4 A and B to and No including No 4 1.2 C and U C and H 22 It (6.7 in) No 16.2.1.3.2 (c) 16.2.1.3.2(c) Yes 8 2.4 AandB BandF 111 Yes 4 1.2 CandD I level 16.2.1.3.2(1) - - - 8 2.4 A and B No 4 1.2 CandD GandH No 16.2.1.3.2(d) Yes 8 2.4 16.2.1.3.2(d( IV AanclB F. And F Yes 4 1.2 CandD I level 10.2.I.3.2(g) - - - 8 2,4 A and B (conhinues) 2010 Edition 0. Table 16.2.1.3.2 Single- or Double-Row Racks - Storage Height Over 12 ft (3.7 m) Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) Without Solid Shelves I I I fl I I I I I I I I I I 11 I I I Cqpyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. 13-148 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS I' I I I I I U I I I U I I I I I I I ing sprinkler density (mm/min) P tIIt .iIlI'Single- Curve Legend Curve Legend with h' In temperaturp~ and high temperature 0 I1I1 ...mrn.arnammwmu.auRu..ml ir u••i•uala•ulaIaauuaaaIuIalIuRuuauaiI • _____Ingle- or double-row racks and ordinary temperature L in-rack • u••auiuiiiiuiuuu iu__ h ordinary temperature G — Single- or double-row racks 2 ceiling sprinklers and with 4 It (1.22 m) aisles iiiiu.i..uiuiiiiiiiiiiuiii rdinary temperature and high temperature sprinklers ceiling sprinklers 3000 ------- 7 + ...B." H JE C— Single- or double-row racks H — Single- or double-row racks _______ ingle im'i'iauui 3 i 2 ordinary temperature _________ 2000-- 1N .m..mIIrn..uJm.iaa high temperature ceiling ceiling sprinklers '•ia•ui•uia•aauia aaia auiiia -- aiaiu.uia..iu ma'ml aii uuaai•ui • 1000 Single- with 4 ft (1.22 m) aisles or multiple-row j cks with Ceiling sprinkler density (gpm/ft2) __ ordinary temperature ceiling sprinklers Note: Curves C and D also apply to ceiling sprinklers only for multiple-row ordinary erature rack storage up to and including 15 ft (4.57 m) high, and Figure 12.3.2.1.5.1 in-rack sprinklers shall not be applied. Ceiling sprinkler density (mm/mm) 6.1 8.2 10.2 12.2 14.3 16.3 18.3 20.4 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 Ceiling sprinkler density (gpm/ft2) Curve Legend A —8 It (2.44 m) aisles with 557 high temperature ceiling sprinklers and ordinary temperature in-rack C 465 sprinklers cc B —8 ft (2.44 m) aisles with ordinary temperature ceiling 0 372 Z5 sprinklers and ordinary temperature in-rack sprinklers . C— 4 I (1.22 m) aisles with 279 2 high temperature ceiling cc sprinklers and ordinary G T temperature in-rack cc 186 sprinklers , 0-4 It (1.22 m) aisles with cc O ordinary temperature ceiling sprinklers and ordinary 93 temperature in-rack Sprinklers Curve Legend E-8 It (2.44 m) aisles with high temperature ceiling sprinklers F— 8 it (2.44 m) aisles with ordinary temperature ceiling sprinklers G —4 it (1.22 m) aisles with high temperature ceiling sprinklers H —4 It (1.22 m) aisles with ordinary temperature ceiling sprinklers FIGURE 16.2.1.3.2(e) Single- or Double-Row Racks - 20 ft (6.1 m) High Rack Storage - Sprinkler System Design Curves - Class I and Class II Encapsulated Commodities - Conventional Pallets. 2010 Edition I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. 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PROTECTION OF CLASS I THROUGH CLASS IV COMMODITIES THAT ARE STORED ON RACKS 13-153 Table 16.2.1.3.5 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration Requirements for Rack Storage of Class I Through Class IV Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height Total Combined Inside and Outside Storage Height Inside Hose Hose Duration Commodity I Classification ft m gpm L/min gpm L/min (minutes) Class Over 12 Over 3.7 190, or 380 500 1900 90 Class IV Over 12 Over 3.7 _0r100.1_0, 0, 50, or 100 0, 190, or 380 500 ,j 1900 120 ] Table 16.2.2.1 CMSA Sprinkler Design Criteria for Rack Storage of Class I Through Class 1V Commodities Stored Up to and Including 25 ft (7.6 m) in Height Maximum Maximum Storage Ceiling/Roof Height Height Number of Minimum Water Supply Storage Commodity K-Factor/ Type of Design Operating Hose Stream Duration ft m ft m Arrangement Class Orientation System Sprinklers Pressure Allowance (hours) Single-, double-, and Wet 15 25 psi 500 gpm I V2 multiple-row 11.2 (160) (1.7 bar) (1900 L/min) racks without Upright 25 psi solid shelves (no Dry 25 2(1.7 open-top bar) 10 psi containers) 20 6.1 30 9.1 Wet 15 (0.7 bar) 11/2 16.8 (240) 15 psi Upright Dry 25 (1.0 bar) 2 19.6(280) Wet 15 16 psi 1 V2 Class I or Pendent (1.1 bar) Wet 20 25 psi 2 II 11.2(160) (1.7 bar) 25 psi Upright Dry 30 (1.7 bar) 2 Wet 15 10 psi (0.7 bar) 1½ 25 7.6 30 9.1 16.8 (240) 15 psi Upright Dry 30 0.0 bar) 2 19.6 (280) Wet is 16 psi 1½ Pendent (1.1 bar) Class III Wet 15 25 psi 0.7 bar) 1½ 11.2 (160) 25 psi Upright Dry 25 (1.7 bar) 2 Wet 15 (1.0 bar) 20 6.1 30 9.1 15 psi 1½ 16.8 (240) 15 psi Upright Dry 25 (1.0 bar) 2 19.6 (280) Wet 15 16 psi 1½ Pendent (1.1 bar) (continues) 2010 Edition I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I [I I ATTACHMENT #7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IsP 12.2U[* mom so __--- alick EMEMEW i.i.MEMEMMIN 111k EMMEN1,10000111MEMSEEME —__MEN M --—mm MEME 222 uiiuua __w_______ No ==I mom ia.uu.u....au.ia..iu. No mom uu.0 No --- ON -- . m.•ui ...i'uaiu.a.......i....a.a 4: 5000 4000 16 ci) 3000 0. a) ' 2500 2000 1500 I I I Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Licensed, by agreement, for individual use and single download on October 2, 2010 to Elham Klausbruckner of Klausbruckner & Associates. No other reproduction or transmission in any form permitted without written permission of NFPA. For inquires or to report unauthorized use, contact licensing@nfpa.org. 13-118 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS I . Density (mm/mm) O.:~~.10 0.1510 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 I I Density (gpm/ft2) FIG1JRL 11.2.3.1.1 Density/Area Curves. Table 11.2.3.1.2 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration Requirements for Hydraulically Calculated Systems Total Combined Inside and Inside Hose Outside Hose Duration Occupancy gpm L/min gpm L/min (minutes) Light 0, 50, or 0,189, 100 379 30 hazard 100 or 379 Ordinary 0, 50, or 0, 189, 250 946 60-90 hazard 100 or 379 Extra 0, 50, or 0,189, 500 1893 90-120 hazard 100 or 379 11.2.3.1.3 The lower duration values in Table 11.2.3.1.2 shall be permitted where the sprinkler system waterfiow alarm de- vice(s) and supervisory device(s) are electrically supervised and such supervision is monitored at an approved, constantly attended location. 11.2.3.1.4 Restrictions. When either the density/area method or room design method is used, the following shall apply: (1)*For areas of sprinkler operation less than 1500 ft2 (139 m2) used for 11 ht and ordinary hazard occupancies, the density for 1500 ft (139 m2) shall be used. (2) For areas of sprinkler operation less than 2500 ft2 (232 m2) for extra hazard occupancies, the density for 2500 ft2 (232 m2) shall be used. (3)*Unless the requirements of 11.2.3.1.4(4) are met for buildings having unsprinklered combustible concealed spaces, as described in 8.15.1.2 and 8.15.6, the minimum area of sprinkler o?eration for that portion of the build- ing shall be 3000 ft (279 m2). The design area of 3000 ft2 (279 m2) shall be applied only to the sprinkler system or portions of the sprinkler system that are adjacent to the qualifying combustible concealed space. I ,pr 2010 Edition I i I I I 1 I I I I I 0.35 0.40 (4)*The following unsprinklered concealed spaces shall not require a minimum area of sprinkler operation of 3000 ft2 (279 m2): Noncombustible and limited-combustible concealed spaces with minimal combustible loading having no access. The space shall be considered a concealed space even with small openings such as those used as return air for a plenum. Noncombustible and limited-combustible concealed spaces with limited access and not permitting occu- pancy or storage of combustibles. The space shall be considered a concealed space even with small open- ings such as those used as return air for a plenum. Combustible concealed spaces filled entirely with noncombustible insulation. (d)*Light or ordinary hazard occupancies where non- combustible or limited-combustible ceilings are di- rectly attached to the bottom of solid wood joists or solid limited-combustible construction or noncom- bustible construction so as to create enclosed joist spaces 160 ft3 (4.5 m) or less in volume, including space below insulation that is laid directly on top or within the ceiling joists in an otherwise sprinklered concealed space. (e) Concealed spaces where rigid materials are used and the exposed surfaces have a [lame spread index of 25 or less and the materials have been demonstrated to not propagate fire more than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Ma- terials, or ANSI/ UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, extended for an additional 20 minutes in the form in which they are installed in the space. (F) Concealed spaces in which the exposed materials are constructed entirely of fire-retardant treated wood as defined by NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant— Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials. (g) Concealed spaces over isolated small rooms not ex- ceeding 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) in area. I I , H ATTACHMENT #8 I I I P I 1 I I I I I I I I I I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1 I ' Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor con- trol valves and waterfiow detection assemblies shall not be required. 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pres- sures and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit Exceptions: I I I I I I I I I I I sprinklers on any single connection are permitted to be connected to the domestic service where a wet automatic standpipe is not available. Limited area sprinkler systems connected to domestic water sup- plies shall comply with each of the following require- ments: Valves shall not be installed between the domestic water riser control valve and the sprinklers. Exception: An approved indicating control valve supervised in the open position in accordance with Section 903.4. 2. The domestic service shall be capable of sup- plying the simultaneous domestic demand and the sprinkler demand required to be hydrauli- cally calculated by NFPA 13, NFPA 13R or NFPA l3D. 903.3.5.1.2 Residential combination services. A single combination water supply shall be allowed pro- vided that the domestic demand is added to the sprin- kler demand as required by NFPA 13R. 903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply. A secondary on-site water supply shall be provided for high-rise buildings and Group 1-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in Seismic Design Cate- gory C, D, E or F as determined by this code. The second- ary water supply shall have a usable capacity of not less than the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand plus 100 gpm (0.006m3/s)forthe inside hose stream allowance, for a duration of not less than 30 minutes or as determined by the sprinkler system design occupancy hazard classifi- cation in accordance with NFPA 13, whichever is greater The Class I standpipe system demand shall not be required to be included in the secondary on-site water supply calculations. In no case shall the secondary on-site water supply be less than 15,000 gallons (56.8 m3). Exception: Existing buildings. 903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be as pre- scribed by the fire code official. 903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. 903.3.8 Floor control valves. Floor control valves and waterfiow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur: Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level offire department vehicle access Buildings that are four or more stories in height Buildings that are two or more stories below the high- est level offire department vehicle access 130 Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family dwellings. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprin- klers. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 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, when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. Exceptions: Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored. Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupan- cies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and sepa- rately annunciated. 903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible device shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. 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 building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appli- ances shall not be required except when required by Section 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE [j I I I S S S FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I . I. I. I I. 1 I I I. I I I I I I 1 I I 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 floor in high-rise buildings and Group 1-2 occupancies having occtipiedfloors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest icvel of fire department vehicle access. Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be and maintained in accordance with Section 901. 903.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety in existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of the California Building Code by requiring installation of an 903.6.1 Pyroxylin plastics. All structures occupied for the manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic shall be equipped with an approved auto- matic fire-extinguishing system where required in Chapter 46. 903.6.2 Group 1-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout Group I-2fire areas where required in Chapter 46. SECTION 904 ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 904.1 General. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the pro- visions of this section and the applicable referenced stan- dards. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904(a) (2)] Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Frequencies. (2) Engineered and pre-engineered fixed extinguishing sys- tems shall be inspected, tested and maintained at least semi-annually, and immediately after a system activation. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904(c)] Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Frequencies. (c) Engineered and pre-engineered fixed extinguishing sys- tems, regardless of installation date, shall be inspected, tested and maintained within the time periods specified in California Code ofRegulations, Title 19, Division], Section 904(a)(2) above. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.7(a) through (c)] Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Requirements for Engineered and Pre-Engineered Fixed Extinguishing Systems. Inspection, testing and maintenance shall be performed in accordance with: (a) California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 904(a)(2); 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE The manufacturer's written instructions, which are approved and on file with the Office of the State Fire Mar- shal; and The applicable standards adopted in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, (California Fire Code). 904.2 Where required. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903 shall be approved by thefire code offi- cial. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall not be consid- ered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed by other requirements of this code. 904.2.1 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 609 to have a Type I hood shall be pro- tected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing sys- tem installed in accordance with this code. 904.3 Installation. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with this section. 904.3.3 System interlocking. Automatic equipment inter- locks with fuel shutoffs, ventilation controls, door closers, window shutters, conveyor openings, smoke and heat vents, and other features necessary for proper operation of the fire-extinguishing system shall be provided as required by the design and installation standard utilized for the hazard. 904.3.4 Alarms and warning signs. Where alarms are required to indicate the operation of automatic fire-extin- guishing systems, distinctive audible, visible alarms and warning signs shall be provided to warn of pending agent discharge. Where exposure to automatic-extinguishing agents poses a hazard to persons and a delay is required to ensure the evacuation of occupants before agent discharge, a separate warning signal shall be provided to alert occu- pants once agent discharge has begun. Audible signals shall be in accordance with Section 907.6.2. 904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. 904.4 Inspection and testing. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this section prior to acceptance. 904.4.1 Inspection. Prior to conducting final acceptance tests, the following items shall be inspected: Hazard specification for consistency with design haz- ard. Type, location and spacing of automatic- and man- ual-initiating devices. Size, placement and position of nozzles or discharge orifices. 131 904.3.1 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code. I I 904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a manual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904.11.1. E ATTACHMENT #9 I I I Li I I I I I I I 17 I I I I ' HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 2306.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (See Sections 2306, 2307 and 2308)b (see Section 2307.3) Automatic tire Fire Maximum SIZE OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA' extinguishing detection Building Smoke and Draft permissible (square feet) system system access heat removal curtains Maximum pile storage Maximum COMMODITY (see Sections 2306.2 (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section dimensionc helghtd pile volume CLASS and 2306.4) 2306.4) 2306.5) 2306.6) 2306.7) 2306.7) (feet) (feet) (cubic feet) -500 Not Not Ni t Not Not Not Not Not Required' Required Requ ede Required Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Yes1 Ni t Not Not 100 40 100,000 Required' Requred' Required Required 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Nct Not Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required Required 2,501-12,000 Not Nc Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Requirede Required Required 100 40 400,000 (Option 1) _________ ________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ WV 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Ye YesJ YesJ 100 30 200,000 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 - _______ Not Yes YesJ Not Required 100 40 400,000 _________ ___ Required 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Required f Yes Yesi Not Required 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not / Reqhd Yes Yes' Not Not 100 40 400,000 500,0009 0-500 Not ot /equired Not Not Not 50 Not Not Required' Required' Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Requirede Required Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Required Required' Required Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Nonpublic accessibl (Option 2) /1 Not Required' Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000 2.50l300 00 Yes Not Required Yes Yes' Not Required 50 30 75,000 30000l , $ OOO& h Yes Not Yes Yes Not 50 30 75,000 Required Required For SI: 1 foot = 304/'mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m', 1 square foot = 0.0929m'. When automatic rinkIers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 23, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and irj4'talled in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. For aisles, se Section 2306.9. Piles shall separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9. For stora~ in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also Chapte.28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively. Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used. 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 when required by the fire code official. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. This footnote shall not apply to any state institution or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings or other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 326 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I S S S S S S S I . I , I. I. I I. I I I I. I I I I. I. I I SECTION 501 GENERAL 501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter. 501.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in See- dons 105.6 and 105.7. 5013 Construction documents. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. 501.4 Timing of installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made service- able prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Tem- porary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehi- cles in accordance with Section 505.2. SECTION 502 DEFINITIONS 502.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot lane and access roadway. FIRE COMMAND CENTER. The principal attended or unattended location where the status of the detection, alarm communications and control systems is displayed, and from which the system(s) can be manually controlled. FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY. A limited issue key of special or controlled design to be carried by fire department officials in command which will open key boxes on specified properties. FIRE LANE. A road or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire apparatus. A fire lane is not necessarily intended for vehicular traffic other than fire apparatus. KEY BOX. A secure device with a lock operable only by a fire department master key, and containing building entry keys and other keys that may be required for access in an emergency. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS there requiilEFire apparatus access roadihaWbë land maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 503.13. 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of abuikling 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 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: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45720nun) where: 1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 2, Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. 503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is autho- rized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. 503.1.3 High-piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 23. .2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be tailed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 ough 503.2.8. in Code of Regulations, lltle 19, Division 1, Fire Depamnent Access and Egress. (Roads) (a) Roads. Required access roads from every building to a public Street shall be all-weather hard-surfaced (suitable for use by fire apparatus) right-of-way no: less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in width. Such right-of-way shall be unob- structed and maintained only as access to thepublic street. Exception: The enforcing agency may waive or modify this requirement if in his opinion such all-weather hard- surfaced condition is not necessary in the interestofpub- lic safety and welfare. 73 CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES FIRE SERVICE FEATURES 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed verti- cal clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access• widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations. 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accor- dance with AAS}ITO HB-17 Bridges and elevated sur- faces shall be designed for alive load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official. 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits estabhshedby theflre code official based on the fire department's apparatus. 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for tire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. 5033 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING—FIRE LANE shall be pro- vided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by whichfire lane.- are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condi- tion at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire appa- ratus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. 503.5 Required gates or barricades, Theflre code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public Streets, alleys or highways Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed con- structed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved man- ner Roads trails and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official. Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to pub- lic officers acting within the scope of duty, 503.5.2 Fences and gates. School grounds may be fenced and gates therein may be equipped with locks, provided that safe dispersal areas based on 3 square feet (0.28 m2) per occupant are located between the school and the fence. Such required safe dispersal areas shall not be located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)from school buildings. Every public and private school shall conform with Sec- tion 32020 of the Education Code, which states: The governing board of every public school district, and the governing authority of every private school, which maintains any building used for the instruction or housing of school pupils on land entirely enclosed (except for build- ing walls) by fences of walls, shall, through cooperation with the local law enforcement and fire-protection agencies having jurisdiction of the area, make provision for the erec- tion of gates in such fences 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-cutting devices with which the local law enforcement and fire-pro- tection agencies may be 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shaRhave 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 automatic opera- tion shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS 504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Building Code shall be main- tained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire I I U I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I S S S 74 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I ' I. I I I I. I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE I I I I I I I C SECTION 2306 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 2306.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.2 through 2306.10. 2306.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by Table 2306.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal, draft curtains and automatic sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire protection require- ments because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 2306.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design requirements. 2306.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 2306.3.1 through 2306.3.2.2. 2306.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated in accordance with the California Build- ing Code. 2306.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 2306.3.2.1 or 2306.3.2.2. 2306.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by open- ing protective assemblies having a 1-hourfire protection rating. 2306.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for the purposes of the application of Table 2306.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1-hour fire barrier walls shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Open- ings in such walls shall be protected by opening protec- tive assemblies having a 1 -hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 2304.2. 2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. 2306.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high- piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire department access doors shall be pro- vided in accordance with this section Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 2306.611 Number of doors required A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet (30 480 mm) or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls that face required fire apparatus access roads. The required access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent access doors does not exceed 100 feet (30480 mm). 2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 2306.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.3.4. 2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas- sageways are required by the California Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 905. 2306.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire depart- ment access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance with Sections 2306.9.1 through 2306.9.3. Aisles separating storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall also comply with Chapter 10. Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys- tems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 2306.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.9.1.1 and 2306.9.1.2. Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, which are used only for employee access, shall be a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be a minimum of 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 2306.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in spnnklered buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square 327 2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and 2309. I , I ATTACHMENT #10 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 2306.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (See Sections 2306, 2307 and 2308)b (see Section 2307.3) kutornatictito Fire Maximum SIZE OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA' extinguishing detection Building Smoke and Draft permissible (square feet) system system access heat removal curtains Maximum pile storage Maximum COMMODITY (see Sections 2306.2 (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section dimensionc height' pile volume CLASS and 2306.4) 2306.4) 2306.5) 2306.6 2306.7 2306.7) (feet) (feet) (cubic feet) 0-500 Not Not Not ot Not Not Not Not Not - Required' Required Requirede Re uired Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Yes' Not ot Not Not 100 40 100,000 Required' Requirede Re uired 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not I Tot Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Requirede Rec uired Required 2,501-12,000 Not Not r lot Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Requirede Rec uired Required 100 40 400,000 (Option 1) '-Iv 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes es Ye& 100 30 200,000 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes Not Required Yes Ye& Not Re Ui 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Yes' Not 100 40 400,000 Required Required Greater than Yes Not Yes Yes' Not 100 40 400,000 500,00 Required Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not Required' Required Requirede Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Requirede Required Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Requirede Required Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Nonpublic accessible Not Required' Yes Yes Yes' Yes' 50 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yes' Not 50 30 75,000 F 30 Yes Not Required ____ 0,00l-500,000 Yes NotYes 50 30 75,000 Required Required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m3 , 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. When automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 23, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. For aisles, see Section 2306.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also Chapters 28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively. Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used. 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 when required by the fire code official. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. This footnote shall not apply to any State institution or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings or other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 326 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I I I I I I I I I I L I I I I I I I S S S S I I I I I I I I I I I I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS the zone shall be verified to cause the same sequence with- out requiring the operation of fan motors in order to prevent damage. Control sequences shall be verified throughout the system, including verification of override from the fire-fighter's control panel and simulation of standby power conditions. 909.18.8 Special inspections for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector. 909.18.8.1 Scope of testing. Special inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the following: During erection of ductwork and prior to conceal- ment for the purposes of leakage testing and recording of device location. Prior to occupancy and after sufficient completion 909.18.8.2 Qualifications. Special inspection agencies for smoke control shall have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering and certification as air balancers. 909.18.8.3 Reports. A complete report of testing shall be prepared by the special inspector or special inspection agency. The report shall include identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark. The report shall be reviewed by the responsible registered design professional and, when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible registered design professional shall seal, sign and date the report. 909.18.8.3.1 Report filing. A copy of the final report shall be filed with the fire code official and an identical copy shall be maintained in an approved location at the building. 909.18.9 Identification and documentation. Charts, drawings and other documents identifying and locating each component of the smoke control system, and describ- ing their proper function and maintenance requirements, shall be maintained on file at the building as an attachment to the report required by Section 909.18.8.3. Devices shall have an approved identifying tag or mark on them consis- tent with the other required documentation and shall be dated indicating the last time they were successfully tested and by whom. 909.19 System acceptance. Buildings, or portions thereof, required by this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a certificate of occupancy until such time that the fire code official determines that the provisions of this section have been fully complied with and that the fire department has received satisfactory instruction on the operation, both auto- matic and manual, of the system. Exception: In buildings of phased construction, a tempo- rary certificate of occupancy, as approved by the fire code official, shall be allowed, provided that those portions of the building to be occupied meet the requirements of this sec- tion and that the remainder does not pose a significant haz- 164 ard to the safety of the proposed occupants or adjacent buildings. 909.20 Maintenance. Smoke control systems shall be main- tained to ensure to a reasonable degree that the system is capa- ble of controlling smoke for the duration required. The system shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Sections 909.20.1 through 909.20.5. 909.20.1 Schedule. A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established. 909.20.2 Written record. A written record of smoke con- trol system testing and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises. The written record shall include the date of the maintenance, identification of the servicing personnel and notification of any unsatisfactory condition and the correc- tive action taken, including parts replaced. 909.20.3 Testing. Operational testing of the smoke control system shall include all equipment such as initiating devices, fans, dampers, controls, doors and windows. 909.20.4 Dedicated smoke control systems. Dedicated smoke control systems shall be operated for each control sequence semiannually. The system shall also be tested under standby power conditions. 909.20.5 Nondedicated smoke control systems. Non- dedicated smoke control systems shall be operated for each control sequence annually. The system shall also be tested under standby power conditions. SECTION 910 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS 910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section. Exceptions: Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early sup- pression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, automatic smoke and heat vents shall not be required within these areas. This exception shall not apply to any state institution or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings and other applications listed in Section 910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents shall be installed in the roofs of one-story buildings or portions thereof occupied for the uses set forth in Sections 910.2.1 and 910.2.2. 910.2.1 Group F.] or S-i. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-i occupancy having more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) of undivided area. Exception: Group S-I aircraft repair hangars. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I , I I I I for the purposes of pressure-difference testing, flow measurements, and detection and control ver- ification. S S S I I. I I I IS I I I I I I I I ,. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I * 5 910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Buildings and I portions thereof containing high-piled combustible stock or rack storage in any occupancy group when required by Sec- tion 2306.7. I 910.3 Design and • installation. The design and installation of smoke and heat vents and draft curtains shall be as specified in Sections 910.3.1 through 910.3.5.2 and Table 910.3. 910.3.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152 mm). 910.3.4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 nun) or more from adjacent lot lines andfire walls and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more fromfire bar- riers. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof in the areas of the building where the vents are required to be installed by Section 910.2, with consideration given to roof pitch, draft curtain location, sprinkler location and struc- tural members. 910.3.5 Draft curtains. Where required by Table 910.3, draft curtains shall be installed on the underside of the roof in accordance with this section. Exception: Where areas of buildings are equipped with ESFR sprinklers, draft curtains shall not be provided within these areas. Draft curtains shall only be provided at the separation between the ESFR sprinklers and the non-ESFR sprinklers. Sprinkler options #1 and #2 TABLE 910.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR D T CURTAINS AND SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS QMUM AREA MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE OCCUPANCY GROUP DESIGNATED MINIMUM DRAFT FORM DRAFT VENT-AREA-TO SPACING OF VENT FROM VENTS TO WALL AND COMMODITY STORAGE CURTAIN DEPTH CURT 1N$ FLOOR-AREA CENTERS OR DRAFT CURTAIN CLASSIFICATION HEIGHT (feet) (feet) (square fee lY'..., RATIOC (feet) (feet) GroupF- I and-S-4 - 0.2xH't but ~t4 50,000 j100 120 60 High-piled storage < 20 6 10,000 1:100 100 60 (see Section 910.2.2) Class 14VCommodities >20<40 6 8,000 1:75 100 55 (Option 1)-4 High-piled storage :5 20 4 3,000 /1:75 100 55 (see Section 9 10.2.2) I Class I-IV Commodities >20 ~ 40 4 3,000 /1:50 100 50 (Option 2) / High-piled storage :5 20 6 6,000 / 1:50 100 50 (see Section 9 10.2.2) I High-hazard Commodities >20 5 30 6 6,000 / 1:40 90 45 (Option 1) High-piled storage 520 4 1 4,000 / 1:50 100 50 (see Section 910 .2.2) High-hazard Commodities >20 :5 30 4 2,000 I 1:30 75 40 (Option 2) For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot= 0.0929m'. S a. Additional requirements for rack storage heights in excess of those indicated shall be in those indicated, an approved engineered design shall be used. b. Vents adjacent to walls or draft curtains shall be located within a horizontal distance not perpendicular to the wall or draft curtain that forms the perimeter of the draft curtained d. "H" is the height of the vent, in feet, above the floor. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 910.3.1 Design. Smoke and heat vents shall be listed and labeled to indicate compliance with FM 4430, ICC ES AC 331, or UL 793. 910.3.2 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved automatic and man- ual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3. 910.3.2.1 Gravity-operated drop out vents. Automatic smoke and heat vents containing heat-sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop out of the vent opening when exposed to fire shall fully open within 5 minutes after the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated tire represented by a time-temperature gradient that reaches an air tempera- ture of 500°F (260°C) within 5 minutes. 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprin- kler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically. 910.3.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings not equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at between 100°F (56°C) and 220°F (122°C) above ambient. Exception: Gravity-operated drop out vents comply- ing with Section 910.3.2.1. with Chapter 23. For solid-piled storage heights in excess of I than the maximum distance specified in this column as measured #3 and #4 165 I , I ATTACHMENT #11 I I El I I I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE I - I TABLE 2306.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF ALL STORAGE AREAS STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (See Sections 2306,2307 and 2308)b (see Section 2307.3) kutomaticør Fire Maximum SIZE OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA' extinguishing detection Building Smoke and Draft permissible (square feet) system system access heat removal curtains Maximum pile storage Maximum COMMODITY (see Sections 2306.2 (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section (see Section dimensionc heightd pile volume CLASS and 2306.4) 0-500 2306.4)2306.5) Not Not 2308.6) Not 2306.7) Not 23067) Not (feet) Not (feet) Not (cubic feet) Not Requireda Required Requirede Required Rec uired Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Yes Not Not Not 100 40 100,000 Requireda Requirede Required Rec. tired 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not I lot 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Requirede Required Rec uired 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not I lot Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required Required Rec uired 100 40 400,000 (Option 1) I-TV 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes Yesmi esi 100 30 200,000 Option 2) [1.20000 Yes Not Required Yes Yesi Not Reg 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yes Not Required 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not Yes Yes Not 100 40 400,000 500,000 Required Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not - Required' Required Requirede Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Requirede Required Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Requirede Required Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes YesJ YesJ 50 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes _________ Not Required Yes Yes' Not Required 50 30 75,000 300,001500,ofJljg.h Yes Not Yes Yes Not 50 30 75,000 Required Required _ For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m', 1 square foot = 0.0929m'. When automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 23, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. For aisles, see Section 2306.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 2306.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g when required by the fire code official. See also Chapters 28 and 34 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively. Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option I shall be used. 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 when required by the fire code official. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required when an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. Not required when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. This footnote shall not apply to any state institution or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings or other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the I State Fire Marshal. 326 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I I I I I I I I [1 I I I I I I I r C C C C I ATTACHMENT #12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I . I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes. 6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered I I floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations. The distances from a hose connec- tion shall be measured along the path of travel. 905.4.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class I standpipe systems not located within an enclosed stairway or pressur- ized enclosure shall be protected by a degree of fire resis- tance equal to that required for vertical enclosures in the building in which they are located. Exception: In buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, laterals that are not located within an enclosed stairway or pressurized enclosure are not required to be enclosed within fire-resistance-rated construction. 905.4.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than one standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be intercon- nected in accordance with NFPA 14. 905.5 Location of Class II standpipe hose connections. Class II standpipe hose connections shall be accessible and shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 30 feet (9144 mm) of a listed variable streamfog nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose. 905.5.1 Groups A-i and A-2. In Group A-i and A-2 occu- pancies with occupant loads of more than 1,000, hose con- nections shall be located on each side of any stage, on each side of the rear of the auditorium, on each side of the bal- cony, and on each tier of dressing rooms. 905.5.2 Protection. Fire-resistance-rated protection of ris- ers and laterals of Class II standpipe systems is not required. 905.5.3 Class II system 1-inch hose. A minimum 1-inch (25 mm) hose shall be allowed to be used for hose stations in light-hazard occupancies where investigated and listed for this service and where approved by the fire code official. 905.6 Location of Class ifi standpipe hose connections. Class ifi standpipe systems shall have hose connections located as required for Class I standpipes in Section 905.4 and shall have Class H hose connections as required in Section 905.5. 905.6.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class III standpipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I systems in accordance with Section 905.4.1. 905.6.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than one Class III standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be inter- connected in accordance with NFPA 14. 905.7 Cabinets. Cabinets containing fire-fighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire department 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 136 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: Doors not large enough to accommodate a written sign shall be marked with a permanently attached pictogram of the equipment contained therein. Doors that have either an approved visual identifi- cation 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: Visual identification panels of glass or other approved transparent frangible material that is easily broken and allows access. Approved locking arrangements. Group 1-3 occupancies. 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed. Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14. 905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit. Exceptions: Valves to underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility do not require supervision. Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as provided in this code in buildings not equipped with a fire alarm system. 905.10 During construction. Standpipe systems required dur- ing construction and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with Section 1413. 905.11 Existing buildings. Where required in Chapter 46, existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905. SECTION 906 PORTABLE FIRE E)crINGUISHER,/ 906.1 Where required. Portable fire exting era shall be installed in the following locations. 1, in new and existing Group A, B, E. F, 14, I, L, M, R-1, 2. Within 30 feet (9144mm) of commercial cooking equip- ment. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I . I . I. I. I I. I I I I. I I I I. I. I I On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to labora- tories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official. Large and small family day-care homes shall be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher having a mini- mum 2AI0BC rating. Where required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.29 (a) through (d)] Portable Fire Extinguishing Equipment. General. Portable fire extinguishers conforming to the requirements of California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with guides established therein. Special Coverage. Additional Class A, B and C units of adequate extinguishing potential shall be provided for any other hazard as determined by the enforcing agency. Group A occupancies. (1) One additional Class 2—A unit shall be provided in Group A Occupancies as follows: On each side of the stage or platform. Exception: Platforms 1000 square feet (93 m2) or less in area need have only one such extinguishing unit. On each side of every fly gallery. In basements beneath the stage or platform. In every hallway or passageway leading to a dressing room. In every properly room, carpenter shop or similar 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: For each motor and fan room. Adjacent to each switchboard on the stage orplat- form. 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 provided such authority finds that the basic intent of this section and the ease of accessibility to extinguishers is otherwise achieved. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 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 trucks 1105.2 Aircraft towing vehicles 1105.3 Aircraft welding apparatus 1105.4 Aircraft fuel-servicing tank vehicles 1105.5 Aircraft hydrant fuel-servicing vehicles 1105.6 Aircraft fuel-dispensing stations 1107.7 Heliports and heli stops 1208.4 Dry cleaning plants 1415.1 Buildings under construction or demolition 1417.3 Roofing operations 1504.4.1 Spray-finishing operations 1505.4.2 Dip-tank operations 1506.4.2 Powder-coating areas 0 1904.2 Lumberyards/woodworking facilities 1908.8 Recycling facilities 1909.5 Exterior lumber storage 2003,5 Organic-coating areas 2106.3 Industrial ovens 2205.5 Motor fuel-dispensing facilitie 2210.6.4 Marine motor fuel-dispenp6facilities 2211,6 2M Repair garages Ra&s _I 2404.12 Tents and membrane structures 2508.2 Tire rebuilding/storage 2604.2.6 Welding and other hot work 2903.6 Combustible fibers 3403.2.1 Flammable and combustible liquids, general 3404.3.3.1 Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids 3404.3.7.5.2 Liquid storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids 3405 .4.9 Solvent distillation units 3406 2 7 Farms and construction sites—flammable and combustible liquids storage 3406.4.10.1 Bulk plants and terminals for flammable and combustible liquids 3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments—fuel dispensing 3406.6.4 Tank vehicles for flammable and combustible liquids 3606.5.7 Flammable solids 3808.2 LP-gas 4504.4 Marinas 137 / I . HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE I . feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and I designated to contain high-hazard commodities. Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are I accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin- kler system designed for multiple-row racks of high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44 I inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical I stocking methods are used. 2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96 I inches (2438 mm) wide. 2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of I 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire depart- ment hose stream trajectory. 2306.9.3 Dead ends. Dead-end aisles shall be in accordance with Chapter I C) 2306.10 Portable fire extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section I 906. I SECTION 2307 SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 2307.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid I piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 and this section. 2307.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are I required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by I opening protective assemblies having I-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with the California Building Code and NFPA 13. 2307.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set forth I in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with spe- cial fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. I 2307.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2. I 2307.4 Array. Where an automatic sprinkler system design uti- lizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. 328 SECTION 2308 RACK STORAGE 2308.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 2306 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. 2308.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the California Building Code. 2308.2.1 Plastic pallets and shelves. Storage on plastic pallets or plastic shelves shall be protected by approved spe- cially engineeredfire protection systems. Exception: Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accor- dance with UL 2335 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 2308.22 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 square feet (3 m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. Exceptions: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprised of at least 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accor- dance with Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be main- tained. 2308.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra-high-rack combustible storage. 2308.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engi- neered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack com- bustible storage shall be provided with additional special fire protection, such as separation from other buildings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire depart- ment access, when required by the fire code official. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I * I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §570(a) through (e)]. Fire Extinguisher Size and Placementfor Class B Fires in Flammable Liquids of Appreciable Depth. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be installed as the sole protection for flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth [greater than '/4 inch (0.64 cm)] where the surface area exceeds 10 square feet (0.93 m). Exception: Where personnel who are trained in extin- guishing fires in the protected hazards are available on the premises, the maximum surface area shall not exceed 20 square feet (1.86 m2). For flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth, a Class Bfire extinguisher shall be provided on the basis of at least two numerical units of Class B extinguishing potential per square feet (0.0929 m2) offlammable liquid surface of the largest hazard area. Fire fires involving cooking grease or water-soluble flammable liquids, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division], Section 566(b) and 566(d). Exception: AFFF or FFFP type extinguishers may be provided on the basis of a lB rating of protection per square feet of hazard. Two or more extinguishers of lower ratings shall not be used in lieu of the extinguisher requiredfor the largest haz- ard area. Exception: Up to three AFFF or FFFP extinguishers may be used to fulfill the requirements provided the sum of the Class B ratings meets or exceeds the value required for the largest hazard area. Travel distances for portable extinguishers shall not exceed 50 feet (15.25 m) as shown in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 569, Table 3. Scattered or widely separated hazards shall be individu- ally protected. An extinguisher in the proximity of a hazard shall be carefully located to be accessible in the presence of afire without undue danger to the operator [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §571(a)] 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 extinguishing 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 hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or B hazard. Note: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as soon as possible to prevent reigniting. 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-Ac 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 11,250 For Extinguisherb square feet square feet square feet Maximum Travel Distance to 75 feet 75 feet 75 feet Extinguisher For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929m2, 1 gallon = 3.785 L. Two 2V2-gallon water-type extinguishers shall be deemed the equivalent of one 4-A rated extinguisher. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 concerning application of the maximum floor area criteria. Two water-type extinguishers each with a 1-A rating shall be deemed the equivalent of one 2-A rated extinguisher for Light (Low) Hazard Occupan- cies. 906.3.1 Class A fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies that involve primarily Class A fire hazards, the minimum sizes and distribution shall comply with Table 906.3(1). 906.3.2 Class B fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving flammable or combustible liq- uids with depths of less than or equal to 0.25-inch (6.35 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 (6.35 mm) shall be selected and placed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. TABLE 906.3(2) FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS WITH DEPTHS OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.25-INCH MAXIMUM TRAVEL BASIC MINIMUM DISTANCE TO EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHERS TYPE OF HAZARD RATING (feet) 5-B 30 Light (Low) 10-B 50 10-B 30 Ordinary (Moderate) 20-B 50 40-B 30 Extra (High) 80-B 50 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. I I I Li I I I I I I I I I S S Note: For requirements on water-soluble flammable liquids and alternative sizing criteria, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. S I 142 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 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 Class A or B hazard. 906.3.4 Class D fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving combustible metals shall be selected and placed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. 906.4 Cooking grease fires. Fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking grease fires shall be of an approved type compatible with the automatic fire-extinguishing system agent and in accordance with Section 904.11.5. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §573(a) through (c)] Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Com- mercial Cooking Operations. Fire extinguishers with a Class K rating shall be pro- vided for hazards where there is a potentialfor fires involv- ing combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats). Maximum travel distance shall not exceed 30 feet (9.15 m)from the hazard to the extinguishers. Additionalfire 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 19. Division 1. Section 567. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.41 Brackets. Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are sub- ject to dislodgement shall be installed in brackets specifically designed to cope with this problem. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.61 Mounting. Fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 lbs (18.14 kg) shall be installed so that the top of the fire extin- guisher is not more than 5 feet (1.53 m) above the floor Fire extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 lbs (18.14 kg) (except wheeled types) shall be so installed that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 3-"2 feet (1.07 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). to extinguishers shall not be locked. Exceptions: Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access. In Group 1-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group 1-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be 906.5 Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code offi- cial determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.51 Physical Damage Protection. Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are sub- ject to physical damage, (e.g.,from impact, vibration, the envi- ronment) shall be adequately protected. 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extinguishers 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 extinguishers, 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 manufacturers installation instructions [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.3] Installation. 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 to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Wheeled- type fire extinguishers shall be located in a designated location. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE [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 maybe 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, §567.71 Sealed Cabinets. Where extinguishes are installed in closed cabinets, which are exposed to elevated temperatures, the cabinets shall be pro. vided with screened openings and drains. 906.9 Extinguisher installation. The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.9.1 through 906.9.3. 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Porta- ble fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops arenot 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 extinguishers shall not be less than 4 inches (lO2mm). 906.10 Wheeled units. Wheeled fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in a designated location_ 143 I. I I I IS I I. I. I I I ATTACHMENT #13 I I [1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I F' Li [I I ' I. I I I , I. I I I I I I SECTION 2306 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 2306.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.2 through 2306.10. 2306.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by Table 2306.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal, draft curtains and automatic sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire protection require- ments because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 2306.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design requirements. 2306.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 2306.3.1 through 2306.3.2.2. 2306.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated in accordance with the California Build- ing Code. 2306.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 2306.3.2.1 or 2306.3.2.2. 2306.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by open- ing protective assemblies having a 1-hourfire protection rating. 2306.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for the purposes of the application of Table 2306.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1 -hour fire barrier walls shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Open- ings in such walls shall be protected by opening protec- tive assemblies having a 1 -hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 2304.2. 2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. 2306.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high- piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire department access doors shall be pro- vided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required. A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet (30 480 mm), or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls that face required fire apparatus access roads. The required access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent access doors does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm). 2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 2306.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.3.4. 2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas- sageways are required by the California Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 905. 2306.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and tiredepart- meat access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance with Sections 23069.1 through 2306.9.3. Aisles separating storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall also comply with Chapter 10. Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys- tems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 2306.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.9.1.1 and 2306.9.1,2, Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, which are used only for employee access, shall be a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be a minimum of 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 2306.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square I. I 2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and 2309. I 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 327 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE feet (232 &) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodities. Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin- kler system designed for multiple-row racks of high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical stocking methods are used. 2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide, 2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles aLa minimum height of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere-with fire depart- ment hose stream trajectory. 230693 Dead ends. Dead-end aisles shailbe in accordance 2306.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906. I SECTION 2307 SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 2307.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid I piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 and this section. 2307.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with the California Building Code and NFPA 13. 2307.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658mm) 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 spe- cial fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. 2307.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2. 2307.4 Array. Where an automatic sprinkler system design uti- lizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. 328 SECTION 2308 RACK STORAGE 2308.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 2306 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. 2308.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the California Building Code. 2308.2.1 Plastic pallets and shelves. Storage on plastic pallets or plastic shelves shall be protected by approved spe- cially engineeredfire protection systems. Exception: Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accor- dance with UL 2335 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 2308.22 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 square feet (3 m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. Exceptions: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprised of at least 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accor- dance with Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be main- tained. 2308.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of thefire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra-high-rack combustible storage. 2308.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engi- neered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack com- bustible storage shall be provided with additional special fire protection, such as separation from other buildings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire depart- ment access, when required by the fire code official. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I I I I ri I 1 I I I I I I I I Fl I ATTACHMENT #14 I [1 1 Li I I I I I I I I I I I I . I . I. I. I I. 1 I I I. I IS I. I I 4604.1.4.1 Height. Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosings, shall be uniform, not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 42 inches (1067 mm). 4604.15 Slope of ramps. Ramp runs utilized as part of a means of egress shall have a running slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). The slope of other ramps shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12.5-percent slope). 4604.16 Width of ramps. Existing ramps are permitted to have a minimum width of 30 inches (762 mm) but not less than the width required for the number of occupants served as deter- mined by Section 1005.1. 4604.17 Fire escape stairs. Fire escape stairs shall comply with Sections 4604.17.1 through 4604.17.7. 4604.17.1 Existing means of egress. Fire escape stairs shall be permitted in existing buildings but shall not consti- tute more than 50 percent of the required exit capacity. 4604.17.2 Protection of openings. Openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire escape stairs shall be protected by fire door assemblies having a minimum 314-hour fire-resistance rating. Exception: In buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, opening protec- tion is not required. 4604.17.3 Dimensions. Fire escape stairs shall meet the minimum width, capacity, riser height and tread depth as specified in Section 4604.11. 4604.17.4 Access. Access to a fire escape from a corridor shall not be through an intervening room. Access to a fire escape stair shall be from a door or window meeting the cri- teria of Section 1005.1. Access to a fire escape stair shall be directly to a balcony, landing or platform. These shall be no higher than the floor or window sill level and no lower than 8 inches (203 mm) below the floor level or 18 inches (457 mm) below the window sill. 4604.17.5 Materials and strength. Components of fire escape stairs shall be constructed of noncombustible materi- als. Fire escape stairs and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot (4.78 kN/m2). Fire escape stairs and balconies shall be provided with a top and intermediate handrail on each side. The fire code official is authorized to require testing or other satisfactory evidence that an existing fire escape stair meets the requirements of this section. 4604.17.6 Termination. The lowest balcony shall not be more than 18 feet (5486 mm) from the ground. Fire escape stairs shall extend to the ground or be provided with coun- terbalanced stairs reaching the ground. Exception: For fire escape stairs serving 10 or fewer occupants, an approved fire escape ladder is allowed to serve as the termination. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 4604.17.7 Maintenance. Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times and shall be maintained in good working order. 4604.18 Corridors. Corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 and the openings therein shall provide an effec- tive barrier to resist the movement of smoke. Transoms, lou- vers, doors and other openings shall be kept closed or self- closing. Exceptions: Corridors in occupancies other than in Group H, which are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Patient room doors in corridors in occupancies in Group 1-2 where smoke barriers are provided in accordance with the international Building Code. Corridors in occupancies in Group E where each room utilized for instruction or assembly has at least one-half of the required means of egress doors open- ing directly to the exterior of the building at ground level. 17 Corridors that are in accordance with the Interna- tional Building Code. 4604.18.1 Corridor openings. Openings in corridor walls shall comply with the requirements of the International Building Code. Exceptions: Where 20-minute fire door assemblies are required, solid wood doors at least 1.75 inches (44 mm) thick or insulated steel doors are allowed. Openings protected with fixed wire glass set in steel frames. Openings covered with 0.5-inch (12.7 mm) gyp- sum wallboard or 0.75-inch (19.1 mm) plywood on the room side. Opening protection is not required when the build- ing is equipped throughout with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system. 4604,18.2 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is requited, the exit access shall be arranged such that dead ends do, not exceed the limits specified in Table 4604.18.2. Exception? A dead-end passageway or corridor shall not be limited in length where the length of the dead-end passageway or corridor is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end passageway or corridor. 4604.18.3 Exit access travel distance. Exits shall be located so that the maximum length of exit access travel, measured from the most remote point to an approved exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel, does not exceed the distances given in Table 4604.18.2. 539 4604.18.4 Common path of egress travel. The common path of egress travel shall not exceed the distances given in Table 4604.18.2. 4604.19 Stairway discharge identification. A stairway in an exit enclosure which continues below its level of exit discharge shall be arranged and marked to make the direction of egress to a public way readily identifiable. Exception: Stairs that continue one-half story beyond their levels of exit discharge need not be provided with barriers where the exit discharge is obvious. 4604.20 Exterior stairway protection. Exterior exit stairs shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1026.6. Openings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces. 540 Exceptions: Separation from the interior of the building is not required for buildings that are two stories or less above grade where the level of exit discharge serving such occupancies is the first story above grade. Separation from the interior of the building is not required where the exterior stairway is served by an exterior balcony that connects two remote exterior stairways or other approved exits, with a perimeter that is not less than 50 percent open. To be considered open, the opening shall be a minimum of 50 percent of the height of the enclosing wall, with the top of the opening not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the top of the balcony. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I . I' I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TABLE 4604.18.2 COMMON PATH, DEAD-END AND TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMITS (by occupancy) OCCUPANCY COMMON PATH LIMIT DEAD-END LIMIT TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMIT Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered (feet) Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered feet) Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered (feet) Group A 20/75a 20/75 20' 20' 200 250 Group B 75 100 50 50 200 250 Group 75 75 20 50 200 250 GroupF-1,5-1 Group F-2, S-2" 75 75 100 100 50 50 50 50 200 . 300 250 400 Group H-i 25 25 0 0 75 75 Group H-2 50 100 0 0 75 100 Group H-3 50 100 20 20 100 150 Group H-4 75 75 20 20 150 175 Group H-5 75 75 20 20 150 200 Group I-i 75 75 20 50 200 250 Group 1-2 (Health Care) NRC NRC MR NR 150 200C Group 1-3 (Detention and Correctional— Use_ Conditions IV, 100 100 NR _II,_111,_ _V) NR 150' 200c Group 1-4 (Day Care Centers) NR NR 20 20 200 250 Group M (Covered Mall) 75 100 50 50 200 400 Group M (Mercantile) 75 100 50 50 200 250 Group R-I (Hotels) 75 75 50 50 200 250 Group R-2 (Apartments) 75 75 50 50 200 250 Group R-3 (One- and Two- Family) MR NR MR NR NR NR Group R-4 (Residential NR Care/Assisted_Living) MR MR MR NR MR Group U 75 75 20 50 200 250 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 20 feet for common path serving 50 or more persons; 75 feet for common path serving less than 50 persons. See Section 1028.9.5 for dead-end aisles in Group A occupancies. This dimension is for the total travel distance, assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums. For travel distance within the room, and from the room exit access door to the exit, see the appropriate occupancy chapter. See the international Building Code for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars. Any patient sleeping room, or any suite that includes patient sleeping rooms, of more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) shall have at least two exit access doors placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the patient sleeping room or suite lobe served, measured in a straight line between exit access doors. NR = No requirements. S S S S I , I ATTACHMENT #15 I I I I I I I LI I I U I I I I I . I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 2303.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A plastics. Examples of Group B plastics include, but are not limited to, the following: Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) Chloroprene rubber Fluoroplastics (ECTFE, ethylene-chiorotrifluoroethylene copolymer; ETFE, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer; FEP, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer) Natural rubber (nonexpanded) Nylon (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6) PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 5-percent, but not exceeding 15-percent plasticized) Silicone rubber 2303.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate sim- ilar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the following: Fluoroplastics (PCTFE, polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Phenol PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less than 5 percent, e.g., pipe, pipe fittings) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 2303.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 2303.7.4 shall be used to determine the quantity of Group A plastics allowed to be stored in a package or carton or on a pallet without increasing the com- modity classification. SECTION 2304 DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS 2304.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion thereof intended for storage of a different commodity class, shall be based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Section 2304.2. 2304.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The des- ignation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion 324 thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quan- tity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately protected by the auto- matic sprinkler system provided. The engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprinkler system to deliver the higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the minimum allowable design area for sprin- kler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher haz- ard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (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 1,200 square feet (111 m2) for dry pipe systems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 903. SECTION 2305 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 2305.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 2305.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall Z305.3 Smoidng. Smoking shall be prohibited. Appr)ved No Smoking signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with Sctioi31O. 2305.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being con- ducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width o24 inches (6 10 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of44 inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Sec- tion 2306.9. 2305.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section23073. 2305.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided. 2305.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 2307.4. 2305.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 2308.3. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE S S fl S U ATTACHMENT #16 U U U U U U U U I U I U U U I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE I - feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and I designated to contain high-hazard commodities. Exception: Aisles in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are I accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprin- kler system designed for multiple-row racks of high-hazard commodities shall be a minimum of 44 I inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical I stocking methods are used. 2306.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonspnnklered buildings shall be a minimum of 96 I inches (2438 mm) wide. 2306.9.2 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a minimum height of I 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire depart- ment hose stream trajectory. 2306.9.3 Dead ends. Dead-end aisles shall be in accordance with Chapter 10. 2306.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section I 906. I SECTION 2307 SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 2307.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid I piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 and this section. 2307.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are I required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by I opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with the California Building Code and NFPA 13. 2307.2.1 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 I in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with spe- cial fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. I 2307.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2. I 2307.4 Array. Where an automatic sprinkler system design uti- lizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. 328 SECTION 2308 RACK STORAGE 2308.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 2306 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. 2308.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the California Building Code. 2308.2.1 Plastic pallets and shelves. Storage on plastic pallets or plastic shelves shall be protected by approved spe- cially engineeredflre protection systems. Exception: Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accor- dance with UL 2335 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 2308.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 square feet (3 m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. Exceptions: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprised of at least 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. accor (308.3 Flue spaces Flue spaces shall be provided in - dance with Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be main- ed. 2308.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13. 2308.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra-high-rack combustible storage. 2308.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engi- neered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack com- bustible storage shall be provided with additional special fire protection, such as separation from other buildings and additional built-in fire protection features and fire depart- ment access, when required by the fire code official. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I. I I. I I I I. I I I I. I. I I HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 2308.3 REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE IN-RACK SPRINKLER AT THE CEILING WITH OR WITHOUT SPRINKLERS AT MINIMUM IN-RACK SPRINKLERS EVERY TIER NONSPRINKLERED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION 525feet RACK CONFIGURATION Storage height Option 1 Option 2 > 25 feet Any height Any height Sizeb 3 inches Not Applicable 3 inches Not Required Not Required Transverse Single-row rack flue space Vertically aligned Not Required Not Applicable Yes Not Applicable Not Required Longitudinal flue space Not Requited Not Applicable Not Required Not Required Not Required Sizeb 6 inches3 3 inches J 3 inches Not Required Not Required Transverse Double-row rack flue space Vertically aligned Not Required Not Required Yes Not Applicable Not Required Longitudinal flue space Not Required 6 inches 6 inches Not Required Not Required Size" 6 inches Not Applicable 6 inches Not Required Not Required Transverse Multi-row rack flue space Vertically aligned Not Required Not Applicable Yes Not Applicable Not Required Longitudinal flue space Not Required Not Applicable Not Required Not Required Not Required For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where ESFR sprinkler protection is provided. Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration. 2309.4 Automated rack storage. High-piled storage areas with automated rack storage shall be provided with a manually activated emergency shutdown switch for use by emergency personnel. The switch shall be clearly identified and shall be in a location approved by the fire chief. SECTION 2310 SPECIALTY STORAGE 2309.3 Carousel storage. High-piled storage areas having 2310.1 General. Records storage facilities used for the rack or greater than 500 square feet (46 m2) of carousel storage shall be shelf storage of combustible paper records greater than 12 feet provided with automatic shutdown in accordance with one of (3658 mm) in height shall be in accordance with Sections 2306 the following: and 2308 and NFPA 13. Palletized storage of records shall be in An automatic smoke detection system installed in accor- accordance with Section 2307. dance with Section 907, with coverage extending 15 feet (4575 mm) in all directions beyond unenclosed carousel storage systems and which sounds a local alarm at the operator's station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector. An automatic smoke detection system installed in accor- dance with Section 907 and within enclosed carousel storage systems, which sounds a local alarm at the opera- tor's station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector. A single dead-man-type control switch that allows the operation of the carousel storage system only when the operator is present. The switch shall be in the same room as the carousel storage system and located to provide for observation of the carousel system. 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 329 SECTION 2309 AUTOMATED STORAGE 2309.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance with this section. 2309.2 Automatic sprinklers. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 2306.2, the building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. ATTACHMENT #17 I I I I I Li I I I I I I I I I Li I 1 -5 I I I I I I [1 I I I I I I I I MEANS OF EGRESS 1004.5 Egress convergence. Where means of egress from floors above and below converge at an intermediate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall not be less than the sum of the two floors. 1004.6 Mezzanine levels. The occupant load of a mezzanine level with egress onto a room or area below shall be added to that room or area's occupant load, and the capacity of the exits shall be designed for the total occupant load thus established. 1004.7 Fixed seating. For areas having fixed seats and aisles, the occupant load shall be determined by the number of fixed seats installed therein. The occupant load for areas in which fixed seating is not installed, such as waiting spaces and wheel- chair spaces, shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004.1.1 and added to the number of fixed seats. For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of seating length. The occupant load of seating booths shall be based on one person for each 24 inches (610 mm) of booth seat length mea- sured at the backrest of the seating booth. 1004.8 Outdoor areas. Yards, patios, courts and similar out- door areas accessible to and usable by the building occupants shall be provided with means of egress as required by this chap- ter. The occupant load of such outdoor areas shall be assigned by the building official in accordance with the anticipated use.' Where outdoor areas are to be used by persons in addition to the occupants of the building, and the path of egress travel from the outdoor areas passes through the building, means of egress requirements for the building shall be based on the sum of the occupant loads of the building plus the outdoor areas. Exceptions: Outdoor areas used exclusively for service of the building need only have one means of egress. Both outdoor areas associated with Group R-3 and individual dwelling units of Group R-2. 1004.9 Multiple occupancies. Where a building contains two or more occupancies, the means of egress requirements shall apply to each portion of the building based on the occupancy of that space. Where two or more occupancies utilize portions of the same means of egress system, those egress components shall meet the more stringent requirements of all occupancies that are served. SECTION 1005 EGRESS WIDTH 1005.1 Minimum required egress width. The means of egress width shall not be less than required by this section. 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- tiplied by 0.3 inches (7.62 mm) per occupant for stairways and by 0.2 inches (5.08 mm) per occupant for other egress compo- nents. The width shall not be less than specified elsewhere in this code. Multiple means of egress shall be sized such that the loss of any one means of egress shall not reduce the available capacity to less than 50 percent of the required capacity. The maximum capacity required from any story of a building shall be maintained to the termination of the means of egress. Exceptions: Means of egress complying with Section 1028. For Group H-I, 11-2, H-3 and 114 occupancies the total width ofmeansofegress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.7 inches (7.62 mm) per occupant for stairways and by 04 inches (508 mm) per occupant for other egress components 1005.2 Door encroachment. Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required means of egress width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features shall be permitted to project into the required width a maximum of 11/2 inches (38 mm) on each side. Exception: The restrictions on a door swing shall not apply to doors within individual dwelling units and sleeping units of Group R-2 and dwelling units of Group R-3. 10053 Door hardware encroachment. In other than Group 1-2 occupancies, surface-mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7-inch (178 mm) maximum projection requirement of Section 1005.2 when: The hardware is mounted to the side of the door facing the corridor width when the door is in the open position, and The hardware is mounted not less than 34 inches (865 nun) or more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the fin- ished floor. SECTION 1006 MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION 1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. Exceptions: Occupancies in Group U. Aisle accessways in Group A. Dwelling units and sleeping units in Groups R-1, R-2 and R-3. Sleeping units of Group I, R-2.1 and R-4 occupancies. I I 1006.2 Illumination level. The means of egress illumination level shall not be less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at the walking surface. Exception: For auditoriums, theaters, concert or opera halls and similar assembly occupancies, the illumination at the walking surface is permitted to be reduced during perfor- mances to not less than 0.2 foot-candle (2.15 lux), provided that the required illumination is automatically restored upon activation of a premises' fire alarm system where such system is provided. S S 330 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE II S of egress serving the larger tenant space shall not pass through the smaller tenant space or spaces. 1014.2.2 Group 1-2. Habitable rooms or suites in Group 1-2 occupancies shall have an exit access door leading directly to a corridor. Exception: Rooms with exit doors opening directly to S the outside at ground level. 1014.2.2.1 Basement exits. All rooms below grade shall have not less than one exit access that leads directly to an exterior exit door opening directly to an exit discharge at grade plane or the public way. S 1014.2.3 Suites in patient sleeping areas. Patient sleeping areas in Group 1-2 occupancies shall be permitted to be divided into suites with one intervening room if one of the following conditions is met: The intervening room within the suite is not used as an exit access for more than eight patient beds. The arrangement of the suite allows for direct and constant visual supervision by nursing personnel. 1014.2.3.1 Area. Suites of sleeping rooms shall not exceed 5,000 square feet (465 m2). 1014.2.3.2 Exit access. Any patient sleeping room, or any suite that includes patient sleeping rooms, of more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) shall have at least two exit S access doors remotely located from each other. 1014.2.3.3 Travel distance. The travel distance between any point in a suite of sleeping rooms and an exit access door of that suite shall not exceed 100 feet (30480mm). 1014.2.4 Suites in areas other than patient sleeping areas. Areas other than patient sleeping areas in Group 1-2 occupancies shall be permitted to be divided into suites. 1014.2.4.1 Area. Suites of rooms, other than patient sleeping rooms, shall not exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m2). 1014.2.4.2 Exit access. Any room or suite of rooms, other than patient sleeping rooms, of more than 2,500 square feet (232 m2) shall have at least two exit access S doors remotely located from each other. 1014.2.4.3 One intervening room. For rooms other than patient sleeping rooms, suites of rooms are permitted to have one intervening room if the travel distance within the suite to the exit access door is not greater than 100 S feet (30 480 mm). 1014.2.4.4 Two intervening rooms. For rooms other than patient sleeping rooms located within a suite, exit access travel from within the suite shall be permitted through two intervening rooms where the travel distance to the exit access door is not greater than 50 feet (15 240 mm). S 1014.2.5 Exit access through suites. Exit access from all other portions of a building not classified as a suite in a Group 1-2 occupancy shall not pass through a suite. 1014.2.6 Travel distance. The travel distance between any point in a Group 1-2 occupancy patient sleeping room and an I rj I I LI I I I I [1 I I I I I I MEANS OF EGRESS exit access door in that room shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm). 1014.2.7 Separation. Suites in Group 1-2 occupancies shall be separated from other portions of the building by not less than a one-hour fire barrier complying with Section 707. 1< 14.3 Common path of egress travel. In occupancies other a Groups H-I, H-2 and H-3 the common path of egress vet shall not exceed 75 feet (22860mm). In Group H-i, H-2 I H-3 occupancies, the common path of egress travel shall exceed 25 feet (7620 mm). For common path of egress vet in Group A occupancies and assembly occupancies essory to Group E occupancies having fixed seating see tion 1028.8. Exceptions The length of a common path of egress travel in Group B. F and S occupancies shall not be most than 100 feet (30 480 mm), provided that the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler sys- tem installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Where a tenant space in Group B, S and U occupan- cies has an occupant load of not more than 30, the length of a common path ofegresstravel shall not be more than 100 feet (30480mm). The length of a common path of egress travel in a Group 1-3 occupancy shall not be more than 100 feet (30 480 mm). The length of a common path of egress travel in a Group R-2 occupancy shall not be more than 125 feet (38 100 mm), provided that the building is protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3,1.2. Suites in a Group 1-2 occupancy constructed in accordance with Section 1014.2.3 or 1014.2.4, SECTION 1015 EXIT AND EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS 1015.1 Exits or exit access doorways from spaces. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where one of the following conditions exists: Exception: Group 1-2 occupancies Shall comply with Section 1014.2.2 through 1014.2.7. The occupant load of the space exceeds oneof the values in Table 1015.1. Exception: In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, one means of egress is permitted within and from individ- ual dwelling units with a maximum occupant loadf 20 where the dwelling unit is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1,2. The common path of egress travel exceeds one of the limitations of Section 1014.3. 3 Where required bySection 10153, 1015.4, 1015.5 10156 or 1015.6.1. 2111 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 349 I , I . I I I I I I I I U I I I I I I I I MEANS OF EGRESS 4, In detention and correctionalfacilities and holding cells, such as are found in courthouse buildings, a minimum of two means ofegress shall be provided when the occupant load is more than 20. Where a building contains mixed occupancies, each individ- ual occupancy shall comply with the applicable requirements for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accar- TABLE 1015.1 SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY OCCUPANCY A.B. Ea, F.M.0 MAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD 49 H-i, H-2, H-3 3 H-4, H-5,1-2.1,1-3,1-4, R S 10 29 L See Section 443.6.1 a. Day care maximum occupant load is 10. 1015.1.1 Three or more exits or exit access doorways. Three exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000. Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000. 1015.2 Exit or exit access doorway arrangement. Required exits shall be located in a manner that makes their availability obvious. Exits shall be unobstructed at all times. Exit and exit access doorways shall be arranged in accordance with Sections 1015.2.1 and 1015.2.2. 1015.2.1 Two exits or exit access doorways. Where two exits or exit access doorways are required from any portion of the exit access, the exit doors or exit access doorways shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between exit doors or exit access doorways. Interlocking or scissor stairs shall be counted as one exit stairway. Exceptions: Where exit enclosures are provided as a portion of the required exit and are interconnected by a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated corridor conforming to the requirements of Section 1018, the required exit separation shall be measured along the short- est direct line of travel within the corridor. Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec- tion 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the separation distance of the exit doors or exit access doorways shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served. 1015.2.2 Three or more exits or exit access doorways. Where access to three or more exits is required, at least two exit doors or exit access doorways shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of Section 1015.2.1. 350 1015.3 Boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms. Two exit access doorways are required in boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms where the area is over 500 square feet (46 m2) and any fuel-fired equipment exceeds 400,000 British thermal units (Btu) (422 000 KJ) input capacity. Where two exit access door- ways are required, one is permitted to be a fixed ladder or an alternating tread device. Exit access doorways shall be sepa- rated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the room. fl 1015.4 Refrigeration machinery rooms. Machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) shall have not less than two exits or exit access doors. 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 door- ways shall be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the maximum horizontal dimension of room. All portions of machinery rooms shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit access doorway. An increase in travel distance is permitted in accordance with Section 1016.1. Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel, regardless of the occupant load served. Doors shall be tight fitting and self-closing. 1015.5 Refrigerated rooms or spaces. Rooms or spaces hav- ing a floor area larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m2), contain- ing a refrigerant evaporator and maintained at a temperature below 68°F (20°C), shall have access to not less than two exits or exit access doors. S Travel distance shall be determined as specified in Section 1016.1, but all portions of a refrigerated room or space shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit access door where such rooms are not protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Egress is allowed through adjoining refriger- ated rooms or spaces. Exception: Where using refrigerants in quantities limited to the amounts based on the volume set forth in the Cali- fornia Mechanical Code. 1015.6 Stage means of egress. Where two means of egress are required, based on the stage size or occupant load, one means of egress shall be provided on each side of the stage. 1015.6.1 Gallery, gridiron and catwalk means of egress. , The means of egress from lighting and access catwalks, galleries and gridirons shall meet the requirements for occu- pancies in Group F-2. Exceptions: Spiral stairs are permitted in the means of egress. 1. A minimum width of 22 inches (559 mm) is per- mitted for lighting and access catwalks. S Stairways required by this subsection need not be enclosed. Stairways with a minimum width of 22 inches (559 mm), ladders or spiral stairs are permitted in the means of egress. 0 A second means of egress is not required from these areas where a means of escape to a floor or to a roof is provided. Ladders, alternating tread 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE I.' I I I I. devices or spiral stairs are permitted in the means of escape. 6. Ladders are permitted in the means of egress. 1015.7 Large fanzily day-care home. Every story or basement ofa large family day-care home shall be provided with two exits which are remotely locatedfrom each other Every required exit shall be of a size to permit the installation of a door not less than 32 inches (813 mm) in clear width and not less than 6feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height. A manually operated horizontal sliding door may be used as one of the two required exits. Where basements are usedfor day-care purposes, one of the two required exits shall provide access directly to the exterior without entering the first story. The second exit from the base- ment may either pass through the story above or exit directly to the exterior Rooms used for day-care purposes shall not be located above the first story. Exception: Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and which have at least one of the required exits providing access directly to the exterior NFPA 13R may be used in large family day-care homes. The sprinkler omissions of NFPA 13R shall not apply unless I I approved by the enforcing agency. Exit doors, including manually operated horizontal sliding doors, shall be openable from the inside without use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. Tables 1021.1 and 1021.2 are not applicable to this occu- pancy classification. SECTION 1016 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE 1016.1 Travel distance limitations. Exits shall be so located on each story such that the maximum length of exit access travel, measured from the most remote point within a story along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel to an exterior exit door at the level of exit discharge, an entrance to a vertical exit enclosure, an exit passageway, a horizontal exit, an exterior exit stairway or an exterior exit ramp, shall not exceed the distances given in Table 1016.1. Exceptions.- Traveldistance in open parking garages is permitted to be measured to the closest riser of open exit stairways. In outdoor facilities with open exit access compo- nents and open exterior exit stairways or exit ramps, travel distance is permitted to be measured to the clos- est riser of an exit stairway or the closest slope of the exit ramp. In otherthan occupancy Groups H andL the exit access travel distance to a maximum of 50 percent of the exits is permitted to be measured from the most remote point within a building to an exit using unenclosed exit access stairways or ramps when connecting a maxi- mum of two stories. The two connected stories shall be provided with at least two means ofegress. Such inter- connected stories shall not be open to other stories. 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE MEANS OF EGRESS 4. In other than occupancy Groups H and exit access travel distance is permitted to be measured from the most remote point within a building to an exit using unenclosed exit access stairways or ramps in the first and second stories above grade plane in buildings equipped throughoutwith an automatic sprinkler sys- tem in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The first and second stories above grade plane shall be pro- vided with at least two means of egress. Such inter- connected stories shall not be open to other stories. Where applicable, travel distance on unenclosed exit access stairways or ramps and on connecting stories shall also be included in the travel distance measurement. The measurement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stairway. TABLE 1016.1 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE' OCCUPANCY A,E,F-j4,R.S-1 WITHOUT SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Le) 200 WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM (feet) 250, R-2.1 Not Permitted 250c B F-2, S-2, U 200 300 300' 400' H-i Not Permitted 75C H-2 Not Permitted 100' H-3 Not Permitted 150C H-4 Not Permitted 175C H-5 Not Permitted 2001 1-2, 1-2.1, I-3', 1-4 Not Permitted 200c L Not Permitted 200c For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance requirements: Section 402.4: 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. Sections 408.6.1 and 408.8.1: For the distance limitations in Group 1-3. Section 4l 1.4: For the distance limitation in special amusement buildings. Section 1014.2.2: For the distance limitation in Group 1-2 hospital suites. Section 1015.4: For the distance limitation in refrigeration machinery rooms. Section 1015.5: For the distance limitation in refrigerated rooms and spaces. Section 1021.2: For buildings with one exit. Section 1028.7: For increased limitation in assembly seating. Section 1028.7: For increased limitation for assembly open-air seating. Section 3103.4: For temporary structures. Section 3104.9: For pedestrian walkways. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1. t Not permitted in nonsprinklered Group 1-3 occupancies. 1016.2 Exterior egress balcony increase. Travel distances specified in Section 1016.1 shall be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) provided the last portion of the exit access leading to the exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony con- structed in accordance with Section 1019. The length of such balcony shall not be less than the amount of the increase taken. 351 I I 30 a Ir Thirty-six inches (914 mm)—With a required occu- pant capacity of less than 50. Thirty-six inches (914 mm)—Within a dwelling unit. Seventy-two inches (1829 mm)—In Group E with a corridor having a required capacity of 100 or more. S 5. Seventy-two inches (1829 mm)—In corridors and areas serving gurney traffic in occupancies where patients receive outpatient medical care, which causes the patient to be not capable of self-preserva- tion. 6. Ninety-six inches (2438 mm)—In Group 1-2 in areas S where required for bed movement or corridors in Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies serving any area car- ing for one or more nonambulatory persons. 1018.3 Corridor obstruction. The required width of corri- dors shall be unobstructed. Exception: Doors complying with Section 1005.2. 1018.4 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exitaccess shall be arrangedsuch that here are no dead ends in corridors more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. Exceptions: I S 1. In occupancies in Group 1-3 of Occupancy Condition 2, 3 or 4 (see Section 308.4), the dead end in a corn- ,lnr-,hall not eyreM 511 f't (1 5 '74n mm)- In occupancies in Groups B, E F. M, R-1, R-2, ----._ R-2.1, R-4, S and U, where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the length of the dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm). 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 corridor, MEANS OF EGRESS 1018.5 Air movement in corridors. Corridors shall not serve as supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation air ducts. Exceptions: I. Use of a corridor as a source of makeup air for exhaust systems in small rooms of 30 square feet or less that open directly onto such corridors, including toilet rooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms and janitor closets, shall be permitted, provided that each such corridor is directly supplied with outdoor air at a rate greater than the rate of makeup air taken from the corridor. Where located within a dwelling unit, the use of cor- ridors for conveying return air shall not be prohib- ited. 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. Incidental air movement from pressurized rooms within health care facilities, provided that the corridor is not the primary source of supply or return to the room. For health care facilities under the jurisdiction of I I the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Devel- opment (OSHPD), see the California Mechanical Code. 1018.5.1 Corridor ceiling. Use of the space between the corridor ceiling and the floor or roof structure above as a return air plenum is permitted for one or more of the following conditions: The corridor is not required to be of fire-resis- tance-rated construction; The corridor is separated from the plenum by fire-resistance-rated construction; 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; I I H I I H TABLE 1018.1 CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED BY CORRIDOR REQUIRED FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING (hours) Without sprinkler system With sprinkler system0 H-i, H-2, H-3 All Not Permitted 1 H-4, H-5, L Greater than 30 Not Permitted 1 Ad, B, F, M, S, U Greater than 30 1 0 R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3.1, R-4 Greater than 10 Not Permitted 1 I-2-J-2.1,14 Greater than 6 Not Permitted 1 1-3, R-2.1 Greater than 6 Not Permitted 1" E Greater than lO 1 1 1 For requirements for occupancies in Group 1-2, see Sections 407.2 and 407.3. For a reduction in the fire-resistance rating for occupancies in Group 1-3, see Section 408.8. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 where allowed. [SFM] See Section 1028. 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 353 I ATTACHMENT #18 I I I I Ll I H I I I I I I I [T I I. I I. I I I I. I I I GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS TABLE 508.4 REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS) Ad E 1.4, R-2.1 1-2,1-2.1 1-3 R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3. 1, R-4 F-2, 82b, U 63 F-1 M, S-I L H-i H-2 H.3, H-4, H-5 OCCUPANCY S NS S NS S NS S NS S NS S NS $ NS S NS S NS S NS S I NS Ad,E N N 2 2 2 NP 2 NP 1 2 N 1 2 2 NPNPNP 3 4 2 3 1-4, R-2.1 JNP 2 NP 2 NP 1 NP 2 2 2 2 NPNPNP . 4 NP 4 NP 1-2,1-2.1 - - - - NNP 2 NP 2 NP 2 NP NP 2 NPNPNP 4 NP NP 1-3 -N NP 2 NP 2 2 2 2 NPNPNP 4 NP 4 NP R-1,R;2,R3, N N 1C 2C 2 4 NP NP NP 3 NP 2 NP F-2, S-2', U -N N 2 1 NP NP NP 3 4 2 33 B,F-1,M, ---> N N 1 NP NP NP 2 3 1 2 L 1 NPNPNP 2 NP 1 NP H-I NNPNPNPNPNP H-2 ----- -- NNP 1 NP H-3,H-4,H-5 ----- ----- For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. N = No separation requirement. NP = Not permitted. For Group H-5 occupancies, see Section 903.2.5.2. The required separation from areas used only for private or pleasure vehicles shall be reduced by 1 hour but to not less than 1 hour. See Section 406.1.4. Commercial kitchens need not be separated from the restaurant seating areas that they serve. Separation is not required between occupancies of the same classification. For H-5 occupancies, see Section 415.8.2.2. [5PM] Group I and El occupancies and Group R-2. I and F-I occupancies shall have a 3-hour separation. 509.2 Horizontal building separation allowance. A building shall be considered as separate and distinct buildings for the purpose of determining area limitations, continuity of fire walls, limitation of number of stories and type of construction where all of the following conditions are met: The buildings are separated with a horizontal assembly having a minimum 3-hour fire-resistance rating. The building below the horizontal assembly is no more than one story above grade plane. The building below the horizontal assembly is of Type IA construction. Shaft, stairway, ramp and escalator enclosures through the horizontal assembly shall have not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance rating with opening protectives in accor- dance with Section 715.4. Exception: Where the enclosure walls below the hor- S izontal assembly have not less than a 3-hour fire-resis- tance rating with opening protectives in accordance with Section 715.4, the enclosure walls extending above the horizontal assembly shall be permitted to have a 1-hour fire-resistance rating, provided: 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 157 I I 1< 411 The building above the horizontal assembly is not required to be of Type I construction; The enclosure connects less than four stories; and The enclosure opening protectives above the horizontal assembly have a minimum 1-hour fire protection rating. The building or buildings above the horizontal assembly shall be permitted to have multiple Group A occupancy uses, each with an occupant load of less than 300, or Group B, M, R or S occupancies. < The building below the horizontal assembly shall be pro- tected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, and shall be permitted to be any of the following occupancies: 6.1. Group S-2 parking garage used for the parking and storage of private motor vehicles; 6.2. Multiple Group A, each with an occupant load of less than 300; 6.3. Group B; 6.4. Group M; I I ATTACHMENT #19 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1• I. I I I , SECTION 2306 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 2306.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.2 through 2306.10. 2306.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by Table 2306.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal, draft curtains and automatic sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire protection require- ments because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 2306.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design requirements. 2306.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 2306.3.1 through 2306.3.2.2. 2306.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated in accordance with the California Build- ing Code. 2306.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 2306.3.2.1 or 2306.3.2.2. 23063.2.1 Aggregate area, The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 2306.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by i-hour fire barrier walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Openings in such walls shall be protected by open- ing protective assemblies having a 1-hourfire protection 2306.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for the purposes of the application of Table 2306.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1-hour fire barrier walls shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Open- ings in such walls shall be protected by opening protec- tive assemblies having a 1 -hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 2304.2. 2306.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2307, 2308 and 2309. 2306.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 2306.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. 2306.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high- piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire department access doors shall be pro- vided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required. A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet (30 480 mm), or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls that face required fire apparatus access roads. The required access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent access doors does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm). 2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 2306.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 2306.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal are required by Table 2306.2, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft curtains are required by Table 2306.2, they shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.3.4. 2306.8 Fire department hose connections. Where exit pas- sageways are required by the California Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 905. 2306.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire depart- ment access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance with Sections 2306.9.1 through 2306.9.3. Aisles separating storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall also comply with Chapter 10. Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage sys- tems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 2306.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.9.1.1 and 2306.9.1.2. Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, which are used only for employee access, shall be a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be a minimum of 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 2306.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be a minimum of 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 327