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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2820 WHIPTAIL LOOP; ; FPC2018-0159; Permit(L'City of Carlsbad Fbieiaeiimit Print Date: 04/20/2022 Job Address: 2820 WHIPTAIL LOOP, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-6708 Permit Type: FIRE-Construction Commercial Work Class: High-Piled Storage Parcel #: Track #: Valuation: $0.00 Lot #: Occupancy Group: Project #: #of Dwelling Units: Plan #: Bedrooms: Construction Type: Bathrooms: Orig. Plan Check #: Plan Check #: Project Title: Description: PODS ENTERPRISES LLC - HIGH PILED STORAGE Permit No: FPC2018-0159 Status: Closed - Finaled Applied: 05/18/2018 Issued: 08/07/2018 Finaled Close Out: 04/20/2022 Inspector: Final Inspection: FEE AMOUNT FIRE High Piled Storage $733.00 Total Fees: $733.00 Total Payments To Date: $733.00 Balance Due: $0.00 Fire Department Page 1 of 1 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad CA 92008-7314 1 760-602-4665 1760-602-8561 f I www.carlsbadca.gov KLAUSBRUCKNER 2495 Truxtun Road, Suite 205 3) AND ASSOCIATES San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 677-2004 Fax: (619) 677-2444 WFCARLsBABPODS FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVED Subject to field inspection and required tests, notations hereon, conditions in correspondence and conformance with applicable regulations. The stamping of those plans shall not be held to permit or approve the violation of any laws. By _ .-Ce '3 Date 8 2820 WHn'TAIL Loop CARLSBAD, CA High-Piled Combustible Storage Report Rev 1.1 Ar,-k 9 6, 2018 FPC20I8-0159 2820 Whiptail LOOP PODS ENTERPRISES LLC - HIGH PILED STORAGE 5/18/2018 FPC20I8-0159 . Additional Info: :• Revision Comments Date By 1.0 Preliminary research March 10, 2018 I KW 1.1 Report revised with editorial changes and latest plans March 26, 2018 EK DISCLAIMER This report is the property of Klausbruckner & Associates, Inc. and was prepared exclusively for use by PODS (alternatively known as "the owners" or "the business owners" throughout this report) for the storage & occupancy conditions described in this report. PODS conditions and operations addressed herein are based on information provided to the report by PODS. Discrepancies between the information presented herein and actual conditions and conditions presented on plans are the sole responsibility of PODS. Verification of compliance with the Code requirements and provisions addressed herein is outside the scope of this report. Copies of this report retained by PODS shall be utilized only by PODS for the storage and occupancy conditions and the 2016 California Fire Code conditions and requirements addressed in this report. This report shall not be used as, or m lieu of, construction documents or plans for this project or any other project or for any other purpose or conditions not specifically addressed in this report. Any non-high-piled storage related code information is provided for background information only to the high-piled storage report, and should not be considered as a complete report on the subject. Rev 1.1—PODS I KLAUSBRUCKNER Page iii 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA " AND ASSOCIATES Table of Contents SUMMARY TABLE .............................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND OCCUPANCIES..................................................5 3.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN ..................................................................................................5 3.2 OCCUPANCIES ......................................................................................................................................5 HIGH-PILED STORAGE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................1 4.1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.................................................................................................2 4.1.1 Floor/Palletized Storage..............................................................................................................2 4.1.2 Idle Pallet Storage.......................................................................................................................2 4.1.3 Additional Protection Requirements............................................................................................3 4.1.3.1 Extent of Protection................................................................................................................................3 4.1.3.2 Fixed Obstructions..................................................................................................................................3 4.1.3.3 Ceiling Slopes.........................................................................................................................................3 4.1.3.4 ESFR & Construction Type....................................................................................................................3 4.1.3.5 ESFR and No Open Top Containers.......................................................................................................3 4.1.4 Offices [Outside the Scope].........................................................................................................3 4.2 ALARM/MONITORING...........................................................................................................................3 4.3 BUILDING ACCESS - DOORS & ROADS ................................................................................................. 4 4.4 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS ....................................................................................................................5 4.5 DRAFT CURTAINS.................................................................................................................................5 4.6 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS..........................................................................................................5 4.7 AISLE WIDTHS .....................................................................................................................................5 4.8 HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................6 4.9 M.xiw.mi PILE DIMENSION.................................................................................................................6 4.10 FLUE SPACES........................................................................................................................................6 MEANS OF EGRESS ...........................................................................................................................7 5.1 OFFICES [B OCCUPANCY].....................................................................................................................7 5.2 STORAGE [S-I OCCUPANCY] ................................................................................................................7 EXPOSURES.........................................................................................................................................8 6.1 OCCUPANCY SEPARATION....................................................................................................................8 6.2 SEPARATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS ....................................................................................8 6.3 ALLOWABLE AREA AND SIDEYARDS....................................................................................................8 CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................9 APPENDIX A: ATTACHMENTS.....................................................................................................10 Rev 1.] —PODS I Page ill KLAUSBRUCKNER 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES 1. Summary Table Topic CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS Construction Type Architectural Type V-B Plans Approximate Architectural PODS: Square Footage Plans Ground Floor: 112,235 ft2 Warehouse 110,486 ft2 (S-i) Offices 1,749 ft2 (B)* Mezzanine: 1,663 ft2 Building Total: 113,898 ft2 Occupancy CBC Section 302, Offices: B (Business) 304,311 Warehouse: S-i (Storage) CBC Table 508.4 Occupancy separation is not required between B and S-i. Storage CFC 3203.1, Group A Plastics Unexpanded*, Cartoned Commodity 3203.6, 3203.7.1 * May contain up to 40% expanded plastics by volume NFPA-13 [2016], Idle wood pallets Section 5.6.4.1.1.2(3), Fire Marshal Metz has approved the PODS be treated as Figure Cartoned, Unexpanded Group A Plastics. 5.6.3.3.3(a) Automatic CFC 3208.2, Floor/Palletized Storage Area: Group A Unexpanded Sprinkler Table 3206.2 Plastics, Cartoned Protection Maximum Storage Height: < 25'-0" NFPA-13 [2016] Maximum Ceiling Height: <40'-O" Sections 3.9.2.3 Aisle Widths: > 44" Floor/Palletized Storage Sprinkler Design: NFPA-13 [2016] Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent Sections sprinklers, 25.2 k-factor 8.12.3.1(2), 0 Minimum clearance 36" from deflector to top of storage 8.12.3.4, 8.12.6, Maximum coverage area 100 ft2 per sprinkler 12.8.6, 15.4 Maximum distance between sprinklers 10'-0" Tables 8.12.2.2.1, Minimum distance between sprinkler 8'-0" 12.8.6, 15.4.1 Twelve flowing sprinklers at 25 psi a Four on each of three branch lines Hose allowance 250 gpm Water supply duration 60 minutes Design shall be in accordance with the 2016 Edition of NFPA-13. See Section 4.1.3 of this report for additional requirements. Please note that the existing K-25.2 ESFR with 12 pendent heads calculated at 60 psi meets the requirements above as well as for Exposed, Group A Unexpanded Plastics. No overhead upgrades required. Rev l.1 —PODS I Page 1 KLAU S BR UCKN ER 2820 Piptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I Topic CODE SECTION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS Automatic Floor Storage of Idle Wood Pallets Sprinkler 0 Maximum Storage Height: < 25'-0" Protection Maximum Ceiling Height: <40'-O" Aisle Widths: > 44" Sprinkler Design: Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent NFPA- 13 [2016] sprinklers, 25.2 k-factor Sections Minimum clearance 36" from deflector to top of storage 8.12.3.1(2), ff Maximum coverage area 100 ft2 per sprinkler 8.12.3.4, 8.12.6, Maximum distance between sprinklers 10'-0" 12.7.6.3, 12.8.6, Minimum distance between sprinkler 8'-0" 12.12.1.1(3), Twelve flowing sprinklers at 25 psi 12.12.1.2(3), Four on each of three branch lines 12.12.1.3, Tables Hose allowance 250 gpm 12.8.6, Water supply duration 60 minutes 12.12.1.2(c) 0 Design shall be in accordance with the 2016 Edition of NFPA-13. See Section 4.1.3 of this report for additional requirements. The existing K-25.2 ESFR with 12 pendent heads calculated at 60 psi meets the requirements above. No overhead upgrades required. NFPA-13 [2016] Offices - Not Within the Scope: Section A.5.2 a Light Hazard Occupancy Fig. 11.2.3.1.1, 0.1/1500; 100 gpm hose demand w/ duration of 30 mm. Table 11.2.3.1.2 Smoke and Heat CFC Table 3206.2 Not required when high-piled storage area is protected with Vents footnote J and ESFR sprinklers and exit travel distance does not exceed 250 Section 910.2 feet. Exception 2 Flues CFC 3208.3 Flue spaces not required for Palletized/Floor Storage. Minimum 1'-0" separation between PODS is recommended to allow water distribution from overhead sprinklers. Draft Curtains CFC Table 3206.2 No longer required by CFC Chapter 32. Building Access CFC Table Access roads and doors are required for high-piled storage of & Doors 3206.2, Sections High Hazard/Group A Commodities area >2,500 ft2. 503.1 & 3206 One access door required per each 100 lineal feet of exterior walls if exterior wall faces an access road. The linear distance between adjacent access doors is allowed to exceed 100 feet in existing buildings where no changes in occupancy is proposed. The number and distribution of access doors in existing buildings shall be approved. Access doors are existing and have been previously approved. There are currently ten (10) doors along the plan North of the warehouse, nine (9) doors along the plan South of the warehouse, two (2) doors along the plan East of the warehouse, and one (1) door along the plan West of the warehouse. Final location and number of access doors is pending fire department approval. Rev 1.1 —PODS Page 2 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA KLAUSBRUCKNER ) TOPIC CODE SECTION CRITERIAIREQU1REMENTS Hose Connections CFC 3206.8 Not required unless exit passageways are proposed within the storage areas. Maximum Pile CFC Table 3206.2 Maximum Pile Dimension: 50 feet Dimension for Palletized/Floor Maximum Pile Height: 30 feet [25 feet proposed] Storage Maximum Pile Volume: 75,000 cubic feet Aisle Width CFC 3206.9 Minimum required aisle width is 44" are required in sprinkler buildings with high-piled storage. PODS agrees to maintain a minimum of 44" aisle widths. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet in length. CFC 3206.9.3 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 (if serving more than 6 sprinklers) shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. Fire Extinguishers CFC 906.1 & High-piled Storage Areas: 4-A:20-B:C Table 906.3(1), 0 Max travel distance: 50' 906.3(2) Max area per extinguisher: 4,000 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. Rev i.] --PODS KusBRucKNER Page 3 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 2. Introduction The following is a high-piled combustible storage code compliance report for PODS Building B, located at 2820 Whiptail Loop in the city of Carlsbad, California. This report is intended to help both the owners and the fire department in expediting plan review and effectively determine the requirements necessary to meet the Fire Code. This report is based on the 2016 Editions of the California Fire Code and the Building Code, the 2016 Edition of NFPA-13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Rev].] —PODS KLAUSBRUCKNER Page 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND A5SOCATE$ I I Building Construction, Design, and Occupancies 3.1 Building Construction & Design PODS will occupy all of an existing 121,093 ft2 building. The building is of Type V-B Construction. No expansion or structural modification to the building is planned at this time (Attachment #1). 3.2 Occupancies The facility is proposed as a warehouse and office space. Floor storage with minimum 44" aisles is proposed. PODS will be classified overall as a B/S-i Occupancy, as defined by CBC 304-311 (Attachment #2). USE OCCUPANCY APPROXIMATE AREA SQ. FT. Ground Floor B/S-i 112,235 Warehouse S-i 110,486 Offices B 1,749 Mezzanine B 1,663 Total Building _B/S-i 113,898 Rev l.1-PODS I Page KLAUSBRUCKNER I 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 4. High-Piled Storage Requirements The commodities are High Hazard/Group A Plastics, unexpanded, stored cartoned on the floor in PODS. The overall commodity classification per CFC Section 3203.1 through 3203.7.1 is designated as High Hazard/Group A Plastics (Attachment #3). Products Method of Storage Cartoned? Encapsulated Commodity (Attachment 43) Storage Height Class Various commodities- Floor! Group A Various Household Palletized 25'-O" Yes No Plastics, Goods in Pods Unexpanded* *per approval from Fire Marshal Metz, the PODS will be treated as Cartoned, Unexpanded Group A Plastics. Per CFC 3204.1 (Attachment #4), a high-piled combustible storage area shall be based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in Section 3204.2. The highest commodity stored in this building is High Hazard/Group A unexpanded Plastics, cartoned. Based on Table 3206.2 (Attachment #5), the following fire protection requirements will be provided by PODS to meet the requirements of CFC Chapter 32. Rev 1.1 —PODS I KLAUSBRUCKN Page 1 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES 4.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System 4.1.1 FlooriPalletized Storage The following requirements are based on NFPA-13 (2016 Edition) (Attachment #6A): Commodity Stored: Storage Type: Aisle Widths: Maximum Storage Height: Maximum Ceiling Height: Group A Plastics, cartoned, unexpanded Floor/Palletized Ceiling Sprinkler: Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent ceiling sprinklers; minimum K-factor 25.2; minimum 25 psi at each of twelve flowing sprinklers; maximum coverage area 100 ft2; minimum spacing 8'-0" between sprinklers; maximum spacing 10'-0" between sprinklers; minimum 36" clearance from deflector to top of storage; hose allowance 250 gpm NOTE: The existing K-25.2 ESFR with 12 pendent heads calculated at 60 psi meets the requirements above as well as for Exposed, Group A Unexpanded Plastics to the same storage height. No overhead upgrades required. 4.1.2 Idle Pallet Storage The following requirements are based on NFPA-13 (2016 Edition) (Attachment #6B): Commodity Stored: Storage Type: Aisle Widths: Maximum Storage Height Maximum Ceiling Height Idle Wood Pallets Floor/Palletized ? 44" 25'-O" * 40145 Ceiling Sprinkler: Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) pendent ceiling sprinklers; minimum K-factor 25.2; minimum 25 psi at each of twelve flowing sprinklers; maximum coverage area 100 ft2; minimum spacing 8'-0" between sprinklers; maximum spacing lo'-O" between sprinklers; minimum 36" clearance from deflector to top of storage; hose allowance 250 gpm NOTE: The existing K-25.2 ESFR with 12 pendent heads calculated at 60 psi meets the requirements above. No overhead upgrades required. Rev l.1 —PODS Page 2 KLAUSBRUCKNER I 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA I S~~AND ASSOCIATES I -j 4.1.3 Additional Protection Requirements 4.1.3.1 Extent of Protection Per CFC 3206.2 and NFPA-13 Section 12.3 (Attachment #7), the extent and type of protection (including automatic sprinkler design densities) shall extend the lesser of 15 feet beyond the high-piled storage area or to a permanent partition. The entire warehouse is protected with an ESFR sprinkler system. 4.1.3.2 Fixed Obstructions Per NFPA-13 Sections 8.5.5.3.1 (Attachment #7), fire sprinklers are not required under fixed obstruction unless their width is in excess of 4 ft. 4.1.3.3 Ceiling Slopes Per NFPA-13 Section 12.1.2 (Attachment #7), the sprinkler system criteria specified are intended to apply to buildings with ceiling slopes not exceeding 2 in 12 (16.7 percent) 4. 1A4 ESFR & Construction Type Per NFPA-13 Section 8.4.6.3 and Table 8.12.2.2.1 (Attachment #7), protection using ESFR sprinkler systems is not allowed in areas with obstructed combustible construction. 4.1.3.5 ESFR and No Open Top Containers Per NFPA-13 Table 15.4.1 (Attachment #7), ESFR sprinkler systems shall not apply to open-top containers. 4.1.4 Offices [Outside the Scope] The following requirements are based on NFPA-13 (2016 Edition) (Attachment #8): CFC Occupancy Classification: B NFPA 13 Occupancy: Light hazard Design Density Proposed: 0.1/1,500 Hose Stream: 100 gpm for combined inside & outside hose 4.2 Alarm/Monitoring Per CFC 903.4 (Attachment #9), valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems (if serving >6 sprinklers) shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. 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, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visual alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907. Rev 1.1 —PODS KLAUSBRUCKNER I I Page 3 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 4.3 Building Access - Doors & Roads Per CFC Table 3206.2 (Attachment #10), building access is required for high-piled storage areas of High Hazard/Group A Plastic commodities more than 2,500 ft2. Per CFC 3206.6 (Attachment #10), where building access is required, fire apparatus access roads shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. Not less than 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. EXCEPTION: The linear distance between adjacent access doors is allowed to exceed 100 feet in existing buildings where no changes in occupancy is proposed. The number and distribution of access doors in existing buildings shall be approved. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet in width and 6 feet 8 inches in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. Only approved locking devices shall be used. Per CFC 503.2 (Attachment #10), 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 or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction. 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. Access roads and access doors are existing and have been previously approved as part of the shell building. There are currently ten (10) doors along the plan North of the warehouse, nine (9) doors along the plan South of the warehouse, two (2) doors along the plan East of the warehouse and one (1) door along the plan West of the warehouse. Final location and number of access doors is pending fire department approval. Rev ].I —PODS Page KLAUSBRUCKNER I 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 4.4 Smoke and Heat Vents Per CFC Table 3206.2 footnote and CFC 910.2 Exception 2 (Attachment #11), smoke and heat vents are not required for high-piled storage areas of High Hazard/Group A Plastic commodities more than 2,500 ft2 when protected with ESFR sprinklers and the exit travel distance does not exceed 250'. 4.5 Draft Curtains Per CFC Table 3206.2 (Attachment #12), draft curtains are no longer required per CFC Chapter 32. 4.6 Portable Fire Extinguishers Per CFC 906 and 3206.10 (Attachment #13), portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations: In new and existing Group B, F and S occupancies Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. Per CFC Table 906.3(1) & 906.3(2) (Attachment #13), the following is the proposed fire extinguisher type and layout: Storage Areas: 4-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 4000 ft2. Fire extinguisher types and locations will be provided by the owners or fire extinguisher vendor and approved by the fire department. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicated the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the location of extinguishers. 4.7 Aisle Widths Per CFC 3206.9 (Attachment #14), aisles in sprinklered buildings not accessible to the public shall comply with the following: Aisles shall be a minimum of 44 inches* Cross aisles used only for employee access between aisles shall be a minimum of 24 inches in width Required aisle widths shall extend from floor to ceiling Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet in length *PODS agrees to meet the above requirements and to maintain a minimum of 44" aisle widths. Rev].] —PODS I Page 5 KLAUSBRUCKNER I 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 4.8 Housekeeping & Maintenance Per CFC 3205 (Attachment #15), the following are general maintenance and safety requirements, of which PODS agrees to comply with: Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "NO SMOKING" signs shall be conspicuously posted. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste materials and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall be unobstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches of the required aisle width shall be maintained in 48 inch or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches. During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches shall be maintained. 4.9 Maximum Pile Dimension Per Table 3208.3 (Attachment #16), the following maximum pile dimensions shall apply to the high piled storage of floor/palletized storage of materials: Maximum Pile Dimension: 50 feet Maximum Pile Height: 30 feet [25 feet proposed] Maximum Pile Volume: 75,000 cubic feet 4.10 Flue Spaces Per CFC 3208.3 (Attachment #17), flue spaces are only required for rack storage. There is no rack storage planned for this building; therefore flue spaces are not applicable. A minimum 1 '-0" separation between PODS is recommended to allow water distribution from overhead sprinklers. PODS agrees to maintain the minimum 1 '-0" separation between PODS. Rev 1.1 —PODS KLAUSBRUCKNER I I Page 6 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA I AND ASSOCIATES I 5. Means of Egress A complete exit analysis is outside the scope of this report and, when required, will be provided by the Architect of Record. The following general egress requirements apply to the proposed sprinklered occupancies (Attachment #18): 5.1 Offices [B Occupancy] Per CBC 1005.3.2, egress width components other than stairways shall be 0.2 inch/occupant. Per CBC Table 1006.2.1, spaces with only one exit or exit access doorway shall have a maximum occupancy load of 49 and the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 100 feet. Per CBC Table 1017.2, exit access travel distance shall not exceed 300 feet. Per CBC 1020.4 Exception 2, dead ends through common path of egress shall not exceed 50 feet. 5.2 Storage [S-I Occupancy] Per CBC 1005.3.2, egress width components other than stairways shall be 0.2 inch/occupant. Per CBC Table 1006.2.1, spaces with only one exit or exit access doorway shall have a maximum occupancy load of 29 and the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 100 feet. Per CBC Table 1017.2, exit access travel distance shall not exceed 250 feet. Per CBC 1020.4 Exception 2, dead ends through common path of egress shall not exceed 50 feet. Revl.I —PODS I KusBRucKNER I Page 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 6. Exposures 6.1 Occupancy Separation PODS is classified as a B and S-i occupancy. Based on CBC Table 508.4 (Attachment #19), there are no requirements for mixed occupancy fire barrier walls between these occupancies. 6.2 Separation of High-Piled Storage Areas Per CFC 3206.3.2.1 (Attachment #19), the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 3206.2 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 opening protective assemblies having a i-hour fire protection rating. PODS facility is existing and there are no adjacent tenants; therefore separation of high- piled storage areas is not applicable. 6.3 Allowable Area and Side yards The building is existing. There are no proposed changes to the occupancy, construction or square footage of the building. Revi.] —PODS I KLAUSBRUCKNER Page 8 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 7. Conclusion It is the opinion of Klausbruckner & Associates that the above will meet the requirements, and/or intent of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code, the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code, the 2016 Edition of NFPA- 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. By way of my signature, PODS agrees to meet the storage conditions required and specified in this report. PODS Representative (Sign Name) Date PODS Representative (Print Name) Rev l.1—PODS I KLAUSBRUCKNER Page 9 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I 8. Appendix A: Attachments Rev 1.1 —PODS I KLAUSBRUCKNER Page 10 2820 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, CA AND ASSOCIATES I ATTACHMENT #1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN PROJECT DATA SITE AREA: GROSS: 26 AC (1036.598.5 SF) NET (MINUS SETBACK. DETENTION AND SLOPES): 522 AC 1:972,907 SF) NROTTON CF S1.EWE ZONE: PM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH SF211) '/-4' ADDITIONAL / SETBACK DETENTION: 567,908 SF (LD6% -'ID' URIC SETBACK LOT COVERAGE: 383,116 SF11,136,598.5 SF 34% PROVIDED 50% -PROPERTY LINE ALLOWED 4' AEOITIDOAI, SETOACCN 20' REAR SCTOACK-"- -' - PRERTY USE TOP 0FSL0PE- ' SI' /40C2YT1O All IOSAESETBACK N / . 0 6 'rl .0 AAA AA AAAAA £aii AAAAA £iAAAA <$4: fTT7 4' 600ITIURIUL SETOACO-, 0-, ----------Is ---------=0)91 20 REAR SETBACV ------ PROPERTY UNE—,, J,, 1 4' IT T00SESL00-.f - 0 AAAAAA LA ALA AAAAA 00 AAAAAA AL AAA AAAAA 00 AAAAAL LA ALA AAAAA 0 /// / 1/ 1 RIO Sz IRS. 1952, ___ Raw_ SETBACP -10' SIDE SETBA = = = = = T(K CF SO/WE SITE L E G E ND: ENTITLED AREAS PARKING SUMMARY ADT SUMMARY .00 DOV(lDGt 10 III SEFI.IaS..5 RH-sIR P101101010% KUDWED 05164i00, 111111CR .1110 III 110161 ha 11111111 10010 lIlt Cl .Dll 4 DOCK HIGH TRUCK DOOR A:01 COBS 010% 10 0 DC 0011 00 000 :101 0 GRADE LEVEL TRUCK DOOR II 100 ID ER 14 CIII 0±15 Pt 1501 10010 01101111151 51690901 * GLASS ROLL-UP DOOR IOIKL3)10L11511 110011 PROPOSED MEZZANINE 111A.1 I 0010±II1llO011111II6 IDI0P000;UCU 11,SRIUP !CIGOIOB.R ' IUU)II00l0Cl '101,10010 WEZOADIRI: ,ltS%000% FINAL MEZZANINE LOCATION TOO 00011101)11100101101111 DURING BLDG. PERMITTING AND/OR T.I. 10111011 011 10111:.RIoo,R,PtDCINU SCH EII EU PACIFIC VISTA COMMERCE CENTER RYAN CARLSOAD, CALIFORNIA CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN II [111111] 0 10 10 lIe 00 NORTH WARE 1\IIALCOMB 1.1121 MAX BLDG. AUG41 ABOVE PAD 39' PROVIDED (HEIGHT ODES NOT INCLUDE ANY ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS SUCH AS TOWERS OR ACCENT FEATURES AND IS BODED ON PRIMARY RElOAD OF EXTERIOR WALLS, UP 0045 WITH 1. ADDITIONAL SETBACK.) EMPLOYEE EATING AREA REQUIRED: 024,210 SF EMPLOYEE EATING AREA PROVIDED: AREA I. :4,635 SF AREA 2' 7,125 SF AREA 3- :3,200 SF AREA 4. :4,790 SF AREA 5 4,B5O CF AREA 6=3,950 SF TOTAL EMPLOYEE EATING AREA PROVIDED: :28,550 SF (SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR DETAILU) PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE AREA PROVIDED: -'-21,808SF 1100% Ill TREE PER HI PARKING STALLS PROVIDED = 082 OBOES REQUIRED 180 PROVIDED BUILDING AREA A: 575,090SF BUILDING AREA K. 0103,098 or I0I0' ' OUILDING AREA 0204,111 SF BUILDING TOTOLC . 0400,503 SF .::5 COVERED BIKE LOCKER: :490 SF PROFIT SETBACK FAR. GROSS: 036 FAR. NET. 0.42 KCVOERT0 LIRE BUILDING A TOTAL AREA: 075,Q94 SF GROUND FLOOR: ±64,321 SF MEZZANINE: =6,773 SF 909% BUILDING TOTAL AREA: 5103,898 SF GROUND FLOOR: :012,235 SF MEZZANINE: =1,663 SF @1.5'. BUILDING C TOTAL ARE =214,511 SF GROUA - NO FLOOR: =202,000 SF MEZZANINE: =12,441 SF @6% PARKING SUMMARY 141,364SF OFFICE @1/250 066 STALLS L) V82,200 SF MANUFACTURING @0/400 206 STALLS :290,721 SF WAREHOUSE @0/0000 - 291 STALLS TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED = 651 STALLS STANDARD PARKING 8.5317.6 W/ 2-6' OVERHANG: 025 STALLS COMPACT PARKING 8.15: 007 STALLS @25% TARALLEI, T'ATIIIND P1111.8 OTALLO 6±664 DII. 0 .115)061,4 0" EU: 30 STALLS 1±6% EU ACCESSIBLE STALLS. 6 STALLS ACCPODIOL! STALLS. 15 STALLS TOTAL PROVIDED: 728 STALLS PARKING RATIO PROVIDED: 1,0710000 LONG.TERM BIKES: 37005% OF PARKING SHORT-TERM BIKES- ST IV 5% OF PARKING ACT SUMMARY 141,360 SF OFFICE :520 ADT/1000 SF. 820 ACT =82,200 SF MANUFACTURING @400011000 SF- 329 GOT 0.290,720 SF WAREHOUSE (p'S ADTI1000 SF. 1,454 ACT TOTAL AD0.S PROPOSED. 2,6)1 ADO TOTAL ALLOWABLE Aol: 3,010.5 ADT 4, BLIILDING AREA A: ±751094 SF / DUIILDING AREA B: ±113 89a SF BUILDING AREA C: ±214,511 SF BUILDING TOTAL: ±403 503 SF I 4 C41VFPFfl HTK[F I DCK[FP: +490 SF R. G RD S 5; 036 FA. R. NET: 0.42 \ I RLETI fl1N1 A TOTAL AR EA: ±75,094 S F GROUND FLOOR:; ±68,321 SF MEZZANINE: ±61773 SF@9% RI1i DIN R TOTAL AREA: ±113,898 SF GROUND FLOOR; ±112,235 SF MEZZANINE: ±1,663 SF 91.5% BLJILD:ING C TOTAL AREA: ±214,511. SF GROUND FLOOR: ±202,070 SF MEZZANINE: ±12,441 SF @ 6% CHAPTER 6- TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION rYPE OF CONSTRUCTION (6O BUILDING ELEMENTS (TABLE 601) STRUCTURAL FRAME EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS 0 HR. 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"" •Ii! ::::.': : 'mill': 1 . !!!!!!iUiiIi 111111 UUUUUU.flflIfl : 1111111 II Jill •i 1 ii• • ii.... lllllhlllllllHlllllllltlllt "l " ....• Ir • I : '.:::.: - II •ftIlI l!I1i•• IIll ...u. urn urnurn .11111 l lull 1111111 al 1111111 MINE—" 11111 1 MINIM •• .•lil'I •• hEEl liii - -.• 1111111 linhi " IiIul.uI Ill. ,il... . IUU•R U, 1i1HflIJIII1i lull... IllIl '1I ATTACHMENT #2 OCCUPANCIES CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION User note: Code change proposals to sections preceded by the designation [F] will be considered by the International Fire Code Development Committee during the 2016 (Group B) Code Development Cycle. See explanation on page ix. SECTION 301 GENERAL 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the classification of all buildings and structures as to use and occupancy. 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 in this section. 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. Structures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Section 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 resembles, according to the fire safety and rela- tive hazard involved. Assembly (see Section 303): Groups A-i, 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 High Hazard (see Section 307): Groups H-i, H-2, H- 3, H-4 and H-S Institutional (see Section 308): Groups I-i, 1-2, 1-2.1, 1-3 and 1-4 [SFMJ Laboratory (see Section 202): Group B, unless classified as Group L (see Section 453) or Group H (see Section 307). Mercantile (see Section 309): Group M [SFM] Organized Camps (see Section 450): Group C. [SFM] Research Laboratories (see Section 453): Group Residential (see Section 310): Groups R-1, R-2, R- 2.1, R-3,R-3.1 and R-4. Storage (see Section 3 Ii): Groups S-i and S-27 13. Utility and Miscellaneous (see Section 312): Group U [SFM] Existing buildings housing existing protective social care homes or facilities established prior to 1972 (see Cali- fornia Fire Code Chapter 11 and California Existing Build- ing Code). 302.1.1 Reserved 302.1.2 Reserved 302.1.3 Pharmacies; veterinary facilities; barbering, cos- metology or electrolysis establishments; and acupunc- ture offices. See Chapter 12. SECTION 303 ASSEMBLY GROUP A 303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation; motion picture and television production studio sound stages, approved pro- duction facilities and production locations; or for the show- ing of motion pictures when an admission fee is charged and when such building or structure is open to the public and has a capacity of 10 or more persons. 303.1.1 Small buildings and tenant spaces. A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as a Group B occupancy. 303.1.2 Small assembly spaces. The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as Assembly occupancies: A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons and acces- sory 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 acces- sory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy. 303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occu- pancy. 303.1.4 Accessory to places of religious worship. Accessory religious educational rooms and religious audi- toriums with occupant loads of less than 100 per room or space are not considered separate occupancies. 303.2 Assembly Group 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 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 93 IIll 1l1I1MIii1 1111111 i'Fi Ii Copynght©2Q16CABSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Accessed byEllieK1asbruckneron Dec i92o16643o AM pursuaot to Lkens:Agreement with CA BSC. No further USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION 303.3 Assembly Group A-2. Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including, but not limited to: Banquet halls Casinos (gaming areas) Nightclubs Restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities (including associated commercial kitchens) Taverns and bars 303.4 Assembly Group A-3. Assembly uses intended for wor- ship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A including, but not limited to: Amusement arcades Art galleries Bowling alleys Community halls Courtrooms Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption) 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 303.5 Assembly Group A-4. Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with specta- tor seating including, but not limited to: Arenas Skating rinks Swimming pools Tennis courts 303.6 Assembly Group A-5. Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities including, but not limited to: Amusement park structures Bleachers Grandstands Stadiums 303.7 Fixed guideway transit systems. [SFMJ Fixed guide- way transit system buildings shall conform to the require- ments of this code for their occupancy classification in addition to the provisions set forth in Section 443. 303.8 Subterranean spaces for winery facilities in natural or manmade caves. [SFM] For fire and life safety require- ments, see Section 446. SECTION 304 BUSINESS GROUP B 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 care facilities serving five or fewer patients (see Section 308.4.2forfacilities serving more than five patients) Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Banks Barber and beauty shops Car wash Civic administration Clinic, outpatient [SFM] (not classified as Group 1-2.1) Dry cleaning and laundries: pick-up and delivery stations and self-service Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade Electronic data processing Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities not more than 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area. Laboratories: testing, research and [SFM] 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 (this shall include, but not be limited to, tutoring centers, martial arts studios, gymnastics and similar uses regardless of the ages served, and where not classified as a Group A occupancy). 304.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2: AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. CLINIC, OUTPATIENT. SECTION 305 EDUCATIONAL GROUP E 305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occu- pancy includes, among others, the use of a building or struc- ture, or a portion thereof, by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Exception: [SFMJA residence used as a home schoolfor the children who normally reside at the residence. Such residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies. 305.1.1 Accessory to places of religious worship. Reli- gious educational rooms and religious auditoriums, which are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance with Section 303.1.4 and have occupant loads of less than 100 per room or space, shall be classified as Group A-3 occupancies. 305.2 Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more 94 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE iii'iiii I'ri I CopyfighL©2oi6CABSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Accessed byElle}Uausbruckneron Dec i92o16&s43o AM pursuant to License Ageeernentwith CA BSC. No further USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION lic district shall adopt or enforce any requirement for the prevention offire or for the protection of life and properly against fire and panic unless the requirement would be applicable to a structure regardless of the special occu- pancy. Nothing shall restrict the application of state or local housing standards to such facilities if the standards are applicable to residential occupancies and are not based on the use of the structure as a facility for ambula- tory children. For the purpose of this exception, ambula- tory children does not include relatives of the licensee or the licensee's spouse. 310.5.2 Lodging houses. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guest rooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code. 310.6 Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 occu- pancies shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than six ambulatory clients, but not more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised residential environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group R-4 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 310.6.1 or 310.6.2. The persons receiving care are capable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following: This occupancy classification may include a maximum six I I nonambulatory or bedridden clients (see Section 435 Spe- cial Provisions for Licensed 24-Hour Care Facilities in a Group R-2.1, R-3.1 or R-4 Occupancy). Group R-4 occu- pancies shall include the following: Assisted living facilities such as: Residential care facilities, Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE), Adult residentialfacilities, Congregate living health facilities, Group homes. Social rehabilitation facilities such as: Halfway houses, Community correctional centers, Community correction reentry centers, Community treatment programs, Work furlough programs, Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in this code. rl 310.7 Large family day-care homes. See Section 455. 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 hazard- ous occupancy. 311.1.1 Accessory storage spaces. A room or space used for storage purposes that is less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as part of that occupancy. The aggregate area of such rooms or spaces shall not exceed the allowable area limits of Section 508.2. 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 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 406.8) Photo engravings Resilient flooring Silks Soaps Sugar Tires, bulk storage of Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff Upholstery and mattresses Wax candles 311.3 Low-hazard storage, Group S-2. Storage Group S-2 occupancies include, among others, buildings used for the storage of noncombustible materials such as products on wood 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 storage 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 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 103 Ii 2016 .ALL T 30 AMp t License Agreernenxwith CA BS. No fi,ether ATTACHMENT #3 COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3201.4 Evacuation plan. Where required by the fire code official, an evacuation plan for public accessible areas and a separate set of plans indicating location and width of aisles, location of exits, exit access doors, exit signs, height of stor- age, and locations of hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of permit application for review and approval. Fol- lowing approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location. SECTION 3202 DEFINITIONS 3202.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2: ARRAY. ARRAY, CLOSED. AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE. BIN BOX. COMMODITY. EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER. EXPANDED PLASTIC. EXTRA-HIGH-RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA. LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE. MANUAL STOCKING METHODS. MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS. SHELF STORAGE. SOLID SHELVING. TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE. SECTION 3203 COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION 3203.1 Classification of commodities. Commodities shall be classified as Class I, II, III, IV or high hazard in accordance with this section. Materials listed within each commodity classification are assumed to be unmodified for improved combustibility characteristics. Use of flame-retarding modifi- ers or the physical form of the material could change the clas- sification. See Section 3203.7 for classification of Group A, B and C plastics. Co tially noncombustible products on wooden pallets, in ordi- nary corrugated cartons with or without single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrappings with or without pal- lets. Class I commodities are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accordance with Section 3203.7.4. Examples of Class I commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 20-percent alcohol Appliances noncombustible, electrical Cement in bags Ceramics Dairy products in nonwax-coated containers (excluding bottles) Dry insecticides Foods in noncombustible containers Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers Frozen foods Glass Glycol in metal cans Gypsum board Inert materials, bagged Insulation, noncombustible Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers having less than a 5-gallon (19 L) capacity Noncombustible metal products 3203.3 Class II commodities. Class II commodities are Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multi- ple-thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging material with or without pallets. Class II commodi- ties are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plas- tics in accordance with Section 3203.7.4. 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 3203.4 Class III 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 3203.7.4. Examples of Class III commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level 1 (see Chapter 51) Biomass briquettes, bagged, and static piles Biomass pellets, bagged, and static piles Charcoal Combustible fiberboard Cork, baled Corn cobs, static piles Corn stover, baled and chopped Feed, bagged Fertilizers, bagged Firewood Food in plastic containers Forest residue, round wood or chipped (branches, bark, cross-cut ends, edgings and treetops) Furniture: wood, natural fiber, upholstered, nonplastic, wood or metal with plastic-padded and covered armrests Glycol 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) Paints, oil base, in metal cans 370 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE i'r I 2016 CA RIGHTS 30 AM purs—t to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Paper, waste, baled Paper and pulp, horizontal storage, or vertical storage that is banded or protected with approved wrap Paper in cardboard boxes Peanut hulls, bagged, and static piles Pillows, excluding foam rubber and foam plastics Plastic-coated paper food containers Plywood Rags, baled Recovered construction wood Rice hulls, bagged, and static piles Rugs, without foam backing Seasonal grasses, baled and chopped Straw, baled Sugar, bagged Wood, baled Wood chips, bagged, and static piles Woody biomass, round wood or chipped (vase-shaped stubby bushes, bamboo, willows; branches, bark and stem wood) Wood doors, frames and cabinets Wood pellets, bagged, and static piles Yarns of natural fiber and viscose 3203.5 Class IV commodities. Class IV commodities are Class I, II or III products containing Group A plastics in ordi- nary corrugated cartons and Class I, II and III products with Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in this class. The total amount of nonfree-flowing Group A plastics shall be in accordance with Section 3203.7.4. Exam- ples of Class IV commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level 2 (see Chapter 51) 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 3203.6 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodi- ties are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, Ill or IV. Group A plastics not otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: Aerosol, Level 3 (see Chapter 51) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80-percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons 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 that 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 that are idle combustible Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage that 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 3203.7 Classification of plastics. Plastics shall be designated as Group A, B or C in accordance with Sections 3203.7.1 through 3203.7.4. 3203.7.1 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 (polyforrnaldehyde) 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 plasti- cized, e.g., coated fabric unsupported film) SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene butadiene rubber)____ 3203.7.2 Group B plastics. Group B plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate higher than that of ordinary combustibles, but not as high as those of Group A plastics. Examples of Group B plas- tics 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 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 371 I Ii opnght 2O16. ALL T 30 AM pur root oLiceose Agreement with CA BSC No further -. .-.,""., ,,._, ,.- ...-,--. ..... ,.._, ,.,-.,-,, .., .---.,..--, CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCIES AND COMMODITIES 13-27 Placed directly on wood pallets Placed in single-layer corrugated cartons, with or without single-thickness cardboard dividers, with or without pal- lets Shrink-wrapped or paper-wrapped as a unit load with or without pallets 5.6.3.2* Class H. A Class II commodity shall be defined as a noncombustible product that is in slatted wooden crates, solid wood boxes, multiple-layered corrugated cartons, or equiva- lent combustible packaging material, with or without pallets. Paragraphs 5.6.3.3 and 5.6.4.1 were revised by a tenta- tive interim amendment (TIA). See page 1. 5.6.3.3* Class ifi. 5.6.3.3.1 A Class III commodity shall be defined as a product fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers, or Group C plas- tics with or without cartons, boxes, or crates and with or with- out pallets. 5.6.3.3.2* A Class Ill commodity shall be permitted to contain a limited amount (5 percent or less by weight of unexpanded plastic or 5 percent or less by volume of expanded plastic) of Group A or Group B plastics. 5.6.3.3.3 Class HI commodities containing a mix of both Group A expanded and unexpanded plastics shall comply with Figure 5.6.3.3.3(a) where they are within cartons, boxes, or crates or with Figure 5.6.3.3.3(b) where they are exposed. 5.6.3.4* Class W. 5.6.3.4.1 A Class IV commodity shall be defined as a product, with or without pallets, that meets one of the following criteria: Constructed partially or totally of Group B plastics Consists of free-flowing Group A plastic materials Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains greater than 5 percent and up to 15 percent by weight of Group A unexpanded plastic Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains greater than 5 percent and up to 25 percent by volume of expanded Group A plastics Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains a mix of Group A expanded and unexpanded plastics and complies with Figure 5.6.3.3.3(a) Exposed, that contains greater than 5 percent and up to 15 percent by weight of Group A unexpanded plastic Exposed, that contains a mix of Group A expanded and unexpanded plastics and complies with Figure 5.6.3.3.3(b) 5.6.3.4.2 The remaining materials shall be permitted to be metal, wood, paper, natural or synthetic fibers, or Group B or Group C plastics. 5.6.4* Classification of Plastics, Elastomers, and Rubber. Plas- tics, elastomers, and rubber shall be classified as Group A, Group B, or Group C. 5.6.4.1* Group A. The following materials shall be classified as Group A-- ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) Acetal (polyformaldehyde) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Butyl rubber Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Natural rubber Nitrile-rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene-rubber) Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6) PET (thermoplastic polyester) Polybutadiene Polycarbonate Polyester elastomer Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene Polyurethane PVC (polyvinyl chloride - highly plasticized, with plas- ticizer content greater than 20 percent) (rarely found) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) 5.6.4.1.1* Group A plastics shall be further subdivided as ei- ther expanded or unexpanded. 5.6.4.1.1.1 A Group A expanded plastic commodity shall be defined as a product, with or without pallets, that meets one of the following criteria: Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains greater than 40 percent by volume of Group A expanded plastic Exposed, that contains greater than 25 percent by volume of Group A expanded plastic 15.6.4.1.1.2 A Group A unexpanded plastic commodity shall ] be defined as a product, with or without pallets, that meets Lqne~ of e following criteria: Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains greater than 15 percent by weight of Group A unex- panded plastic Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains greater than 25 percent and up to 40 percent by volume 3) Cartoned, or within a wooden container, that contains 7a mix of Group A unexpanded and expanded plastics, in Lcompliance.wixkEigure.3fi(a) Exposed, that contains greater than 15 percent by weight of Group A unexpanded plastic Exposed, that contains greater than 5 percent and up to 25 percent by volume of Group A expanded plastic Exposed, that contains a mix of Group Aunexpanded and expanded plastics, in compliance with Figure 5.6.3.3.3(b) 5.6.4.1.1.3 The remaining materials shall be permitted to be noncombustible, wood, paper, natural or synthetic fibers, or Group A, Group B, or Group C plastics. 5.6.4.2 Group B. The following materials shall be classified as Group B: Chloroprene rubber Fluoroplastics (ECTFE - ethylene-chlorotrifluoro- ethylene copolymer; ETFE - ethylene-tetrafluoro- ethylene-copolymer; FEP - fluorinated ethylene- propylene copolymer) Silicone ru bber 5.6.4.3 Group C. The following materials shall be classified as Group C: 2016 Edition 13-28 25 25 5 0 ... .,p...'.. . INsTAuAT:oN OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - Group A - _Expanded 4yiexpanded Group / -/ IV 35 40 FIGURE 5.6.3.3.3(a) Coitmodities Containing a Mixture of Expanded and Unexpanded Group A Plastics. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 percentage by Volume of Group A Expanded Plastic Ill - Class III commodity. Refer to 5.6.2 if a plastic pallet is used. IV- Class IV Commodity. Refer to 5.6.2 if a plastic pallet is used. FIGURE 5.6.3.3.3(b) Exposed Commodities Containing a Mixture of Expanded and Unex- panded Group A Plastics. 0 0 15 20 25 30 Percentage by Volume of Group A Plastic Ill - Class Ill Commodity. Refer to 5.6.2 if a plastic pallet is used. IV - Class IV Commodity. Refer to 5.6.2 if a plastic pallet is used. Fluoroplastics (PCTFE - polychiorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE - polytetrafluoroethylene) Melamine (melamine fcrmaldehyde) Phenolic PVC (polyvinyl chloride - flexible - PVCs with piasi- cizer content up to 20 percent) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 5.6.5* Classification of Rolled Paper Storage. For the pus'- poses of this standard, the classifications of paper described in 5.6.5.1 through 5.6.5.4 shall apply and shall be used to deter- mine the sprinkler system design criteria. 5.6.5.1 Heavyweight Class. Heavyweight class shall be defined so as to include paperboard and paper stock having a basis weight [weight per 1000 ft? (92.9 m2)] of 20 lb (9.1 kg). 5.6.5.2 Mediumweight Class. Mediurnweight class shall be de- fined so as to include all the broad range of papers having a basis weight [weight per 1000 ft2 (92.9 m2)] of 10 lb to 20 lb (4.5 kg to 9.1 kg). 2016 Edition ATTACHMENT #4 DESIGNATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3203.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing: 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) 3203.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 3203.7.4 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 commodity classification. SECTION 3204 DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS 3204.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class 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 3204.2. 3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or por- tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro- tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided. The engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprin- kler system to deliver the higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the mini- mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin- kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe systems and 1,200 square feet (111 m2) for dry pipe sys- tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with Section 903. SECTION 3205 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305. 3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor- dance with Section 310. 3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate- rial and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48- inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob- structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3206.9. 3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 3207.3. 3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi- mum allowable storage height shall be provided. 3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4. 3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 3208.3. SECTION 3206 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 3206.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.2 through 3206.10. 3206.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by Table 3206.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal 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 requirements because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design require- ments. 3206.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 3206.3.1 through 3206.3.2.2. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 373 Ii iiii I 'Fi II Copyriht©2oi6CABSC.ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.AccessedbyEllieK1ausbruckneronDeci92oI6&s43o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #5 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)b STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREA (square feet) Automatic fire- Fire detection Building Smoke and Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and 3206.4) extinguishing system system access heat removal Maximum pile dimension' permissible storage Maximum (see Section (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.6) (see Section 3206.7) pile volume (feet) heightd (cubic feet) 3206.4) (feet) 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required' Required Required' Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Required' Yes Not Required' Not Required 100 40 100,000 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required 100 40 400,000 '-Iv (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes Yes 30'200,000 100 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes Not Yes Yes3 Required 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes Yes3 Required 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not Yes Yes 100 40 400,000 500,0009 Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not Required' Required Required' Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Yes Yes3 50,000 50 20 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes Not Yes Ye& Required 50 30 75,000 3000015000005,h Yes Not Yes Yes 50 30 75,000 Required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. For aisles, see Section 3206.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 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 1 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 Section 706 of the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. Not required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m s)112 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3. 1. 1. 374 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ii ilill L'ri I Cop yright © 2016 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Elbe Ktu,sbruckner ore Dec 19, 2016 6:5430 AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC No further ATTACHMENT #6A AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FLOOR STORAGE IN PODS OF HIGH HAZARD/GROUP A PLASTIC COMMODITIES CARTONED EXPANDED MAXIMUM 25'-0" HIGH STORAGE CEILING ELEVATION < 40'-O" EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE (ESFR) PENDENT SPRINKLERS K-25.2 13-86 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Ceiling A -7 Not less 6 in than 36 in. (150 mm) (900 mm) maximum 4 Obstruction 12 in. (300 mm) maximum FIGURE 8.11.5.3.5 Obstruction More Than 36 in. (914 mm) Below Sprinklers (CMSA Sprinklers). that branch line and the sprinklers on the branch line it is moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) per sprin- kler where all of the following conditions are met: The average actual floor area protected by the sprinklers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adja- cent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per sprinkler. In no case shall the distance between sprinklers exceed 12 ft (3.7 m). It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that exceed the maximum sprinkler spacing. 8.12.2.3 Minimum Protection Area of Coverage. The mini- mum allowable protection area of coverage for a sprinkler (As) shall not be less than 64 ft2 (5 .92). 8.12.3 Sprinlder Spacing (Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers). 8.12.3.1 Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers. The maxi- mum distance between sprinklers shall be in accordance with the following: (1) Where the storage height is less than or equal to 25 ft (7.6 m) and the ceiling height is less than or equal to 30 ft (9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited to not more than 12 ft (3.7 m) between sprinklers as shown in Table 8.12.2.2.1. (2) Unless the requirements of 8.12.3.1 (3) or 8.12.3.1(4) are I met, where the storage height exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) and ceiling height exceeds 30 ft (9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited to not more than 10 ft (3.0 m) between sprinklers. (3) *Regardless of the storage or ceiling height arrangement, deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a sprinkler along the branch line a maximum of 1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided cover- age for that sprinkler does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) where all of the following conditions are met: The average actual floor area protected by the moved sprinkler and the adjacent sprinklers shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2). Adjacent branch lines shall maintain the same pat- tern. In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- ceed 12 ft (3.7 m). (4) Where branch lines are parallel to trusses and barjoists, deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a single branch line a maximum of 1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the sprinklers on that branch line and the sprinklers on the branch line it is moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) per sprinkler where all of the following condi- tions are met: The average actual floor area protected by the sprin- klers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adjacent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per sprinkler. In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- ceed 12 ft (3.7 m). It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that ex- ceed the maximum sprinkler spacing. 8.12.3.2 Maximum Distance from Walls. The distance from sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-hall of the allowable distance permitted between sprinklers as indicated in Table 8.12.2.2.1. 8.12.3.3 Minimum Distance from Walls. Sprinklers shall be located a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall. L .12.3.4 Minimum Distance Between Sprinlders. Sprinklers !Pd not less than 8 ft (2.4 m) on center. ZS__T Not less than 36 in. (900 mm) ___ Obstruction 1. 12 in. (300 mm) maximum Table 8.12.2.2.1 Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing of ESFR Sprinklers Ceiling/Roof Heights Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Ceiling/Roof Heights Over 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Construction Type ft2 m2 ft In ft2 m 2 ft m Noncombustible 100 9.3 12 3,7 100 9.3 10 3.0 unobstructed Noncombustible obstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible unobstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible obstructed N/A N/A N/A N/A 2016 Edition 13-88 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Sprinklers shall be installed below continuous obstruc- tions, or they shall be arranged to comply with Table 8.12.5.1.1 for horizontal obstructions entirely below the elevation of sprinklers that restrict sprinkler discharge pattern for two or more adjacent sprinklers such as ducts, lights, pipes, and conveyors. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 2 in. (50 mm) or less in width and is located a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) below the elevation of the sprinkler deflector or is positioned a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the sprinkler. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 1 ft (300 mm) or less in width and located a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the sprin- kler. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 2 ft (600 mm) or less in width and located a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) horizontally from the sprin- kler. Ceiling sprinklers shall not be required to comply with Table 8.12.5.1.1 where a row of sprinklers is installed un- der the obstruction. 8.12.5.3.2 Bottom Chords of Bar Joists or Open Trusses. ESFR sprinklers shall be positioned a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the nearest edge to any bottom chord of a bar joist or open truss. 8.12.5.3.2.1 The requirements of 8.12.5.3.2 shall not apply where upright sprinklers are located over the bottom chords of bar joists or open trusses that are 4 in. (100 mm) maximum in width. 8.12.5.3.3* For pipes, conduits, or groups of pipes and con- duit to be considered individual, they must be separated from the closest adjacent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar ob- structions by a minimum of three times the width of the adja- cent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar obstruction. 8.12.5.3.4 Open Gratings. Sprinklers installed under open gratings shall be of the intermediate level/rack storage type or otherwise shielded from the discharge of overhead sprinklers. 8.12.5.3.5 Overhead Doors. Quick-response spray sprinklers shall be permitted to be utilized under overhead doors. 8.12.5.3.6 Special Obstruction Allowance. Sprinklers with a special obstruction allowance shall be installed according to their listing. 1 8.12.6 Clearance to Storage (Early Suppression Fast- Response Sprinklers). The clearance between the deflector I and the top of storage shall be 36 in. (900 mm) or greater. 8.13 In-Rack Sprinklers. 8.13.1 System Size. The area protected by a single system of sprinklers in racks shall not exceed 40,000 ft2 (3720 m2) of floor area occupied by the racks, including aisles, regardless of the number of levels of in-rack sprinklers. 8.13.2 1'rpe of In-Rack Sprinklers. 8.13.2.1 Sprinklers in racks shall be ordinary-temperature standard-response or quick-response classification with a nominal K-factor of K-5.6 (80), K-8.0 (115), or K-11.2 (160), pendent or upright. 8.13.2.2 Sprinklers with intermediate- and high-temperature ratings shall be used near heat sources as required by 8.3.2. 8.13.3 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields. 8.13.3.1 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields for Storage of Class I Through Class W Commodities. Water shields shall be provided directly above in-rack sprinklers, or listed intermedi- ate level/rack storage sprinklers shall be used where there is more than one level, if not shielded by horizontal barriers. (See Section C.3.) 8.13.3.2 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields for Plastic Storage. Where in-rack sprinklers are not shielded by horizontal barri- ers, water shields shall be provided above the sprinklers, or listed intermediate level/rack storage sprinklers shall be used. 8.13.4 Location, Position, and Spacing of In-Rack Sprinklers. The location, position, and spacing of in-rack sprinklers shall comply with the requirements in Chapters 12 through 20 as applicable. 8.13.4.1 Minimum Distance Between In-Rack Sprinklers. In- rack sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8m) on center. 8.13,5 Obstructions to In-Rack Sprinkler Discharge. In-rack sprinklers shall not be required to meet the obstruction crite- ria and clearance from storage requirements of Section 8.5. 8.14 Pilot Line Detectors. 8.14.1 Pilot line detectors and related components including pipe and fittings shall be corrosion resistant when installed in areas exposed to weather or corrosive conditions. 8.14.2 Where subject to mechanical or physical damage, pilot line detectors and related detection system components shall be protected. 8.14.3 Where spray sprinklers are used as pilot line detectors, they shall be installed in accordance with Section 8.14 and the spacing and location rules of Section 8.6, except that the ob- struction to water distribution rules for automatic sprinklers shall not be required to be followed. 8.14.3.1 Where located under a ceiling, pilot sprinklers shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Sec- tion 8.6. 8.14.4 The temperature rating of spray sprinklers utilized as pilot line detectors shall be selected in accordance with 8.3.2. 8.14.5 Maximum horizontal spacing for indoor locations shall not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m). 8.14.6 Pilot line detectors shall be permitted to be spaced more than 22 in, (550 mm) below a ceiling or deck where the maximum spacing between pilot line detectors is 10 ft (3.0 m) or less. 8.14.6.1 Other maximum horizontal spacing differing from those required in 8.14.5 shall be permitted where installed in accordance with their listing. 8.14.7 Pilot line detectors located outdoors, such as in open process structures, shall be spaced such that the elevation of a single level of pilot line detectors and between additional lev- els of pilot line detectors shall not exceed 17 ft (5.2 m). 8.14.8 The maximum distance between pilot line detectors installed outdoors shall not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m). 8.14.8.1 The horizontal distance between pilot line detectors installed outdoors on a given level shall be permitted to be 2016 Edition "M'" ••"••'•"-.""""" 13-148 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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 storage, 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 deter- mined either from the density/area requirements of Chap- ter 12 through Chapter 20 or shall be based upon the room design method in accordance with Section 12. 10, at the discre- tion of the designer. 12.7.2* 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 Section 12.8 as well as one of the following: The water supply requirements for the highest hazard classification within the system shall be used. The water supply requirements for each individual hazard classification shall be used in the calculations for the de- sign area for that hazard. *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 Sec- tion 12,8 to the water supply for sprinklers as determined by Chapter 12 through Chapter 20. 12.7.5 The minimum water supply requirements determined from 12.7.4 shall be available for the minimum duration speci- fied in Section 12.8. 12.7.6 Total system water supply requirements shall be deter- mined in accordance with the hydraulic calculation proce- dures of Chapter 23. 12.7.6.1 When using the density/area method, the design area shall meet the requirements of 23.4.4.2.1. 12.7.6.2 When using CMSA, the design area shall meet the requirements of 23.4.4.3.1. 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. 12.7.7.3 The minimum design density for any sprinkler sys- tem installed in a storage occupancy shall be not less than 0.15 gpm/ft2 (6.1 mm/mm) after all adjustments are made. 12.8 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration. 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. 12.8.4 Where inside hose connections are planned or are required, the following shall apply: A total water allowance of 50 gpm (190 L/min) for a single hose connection installation shall be added to the sprinkler requirements. A total water allowance of 100 gpm (380 L/min) for a multiple hose connection installation shall be added to the sprinkler requirements. The water allowance shall be added in 50 gpm (190 L/ mm) increments beginning at the most remote hose con- nection, with each increment added at the pressure re- quired by the sprinkler system design at that point. 12.8.5 When hose valves for fire department use are attached to wet pipe sprinkler system risers in accordance with 8.17.5.2, the following shall apply: The water supply shall not be required to be added to standpipe demand as determined from NFPA 14. Where the combined sprinkler system demand and hose stream allowance of Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 exceeds the requirements of NFPA 14, this higher de- mand shall be used. For partially sprinklered buildings, the sprinkler demand, not including hose stream allowance, as indicated in Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 shall be added to the requirements given in NFPA 14. 112.8.6 Unless indicated otherwise, the minimum water sup- ply requirements for a hydraulically designed sprinkler system shall be determined by adding the hose stream allowance from Table 12.8.6 to the water demand for sprinklers. 12.9 Unsprinldered Combustible Concealed Spaces. 12.9.1* When using the density/area method or room design method, unless the requirements of 12.9.2 are met for build- ings having unsprmnklered combustible concealed spaces as described in 8.15.1.2 and 8.15.6, the minimum area of sprin- kler operation for that portion of the building shall be 3000 ft2 (280 m2 ). 12.9.1.1 The design area of 3000 ft2 (280 m2) shall be applied only to the sprinkler system or portions of the sprinkler system that are adjacent to the qualifying combustible concealed space. 12.9.1.2 The term adjacent shall apply to any sprinkler system protecting a space above, below, or next to the qualifying con- cealed space except where a barrier with a fire resistance rat- ing at least equivalent to the water supply duration completely separates the concealed space from the sprinklered area. 2016 Edition GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE 13-149 Table 12.8.6 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration Number of Ceiling Size of Hose Stream Allowance Water Sprinklers Design Supply Sprinkler in Design Area at Duration Commodity Sprinkler Type Spacing Type Area* Ceiling gpm L/min (minutes) Up to 1200 ft2 (110 M2)250 950 60 Over 1200 ft2 (111 M2) up to Control mode Standard and 1500 ft2 (140 m2) 500 1900 90 density/area extended-coverage NA ____________________________________________ (CMDA) 1500 ft2 I (139m2) up to 2600 ft2 (240m2) 500 1900 120 Over 2600 ft2 (240m2) 500 1900 150 Class I-IV Standard Up to 12 NA 250 950 60 Commodities, Group A plastics, Over 12 to idle wood pallets, 15 NA 500 1900 90 idle plastic pallets Over 15 to and miscellaneous 25 NA 500 1900 120 storage Control Mode Over 25 NA 500 1900 150 Specific Application Up to 6 NA 250 950 60 (CMSA) Up to 8t NA 250 950 60 Extended-coverage Over 6 to 8 NA 500 1900 90 Over 8 to 12 NA 500 1900 120 Over 12 NA 500 1900 150 Up to 12 NA 250 950 60 Over 12 to Early Suppression 15 NA 500 1900 90 Fast Response Standard (ESFR) Over 15 to 25 NA 500 1900 120 Over 25 NA 500 1900 150 On-floor rubber tire Standard and storage up to 5 ft CMDA & CMSA (1.5 m) in height extended-coverage Any Any 250 950 120 (continues) 2016 Edition 13-164 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Table 15.2.2.5(b) Design Densities for Palletized, Solid-Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities (S.!. Units) Density Maximum Storage (mm/mm) Height Roof/Ceiling Height (m) (m) A B C D E Upto4.6 8.1 EH2 12.2 EH1 EH2 >1.5to:53.6 >4.6to6.1 12.2 24.4 20.4 EH2 EH2 >6.1 to 9.7 16.3 32.6 24.4 18.3 28.5 Up to 6.1 12.2 24.4 20.4 16.3 18.3 4.6 >6.1 to 7.6 16.3 32.6 24.4 18.3 28.5 >7.6 to 11 18.3 36.7 28.5 22.4 34.6 Up to 7.6 16.3 32.6 24.4 18.3 28.5 6.1 >7.6 to 9.1 18.3 36.7 28.5 22.4 34.6 >9.1 to 11 24.4 48.9 34.6 28.5 44.8 7.6 Up to 9.1 18.3 36.7 28.5 22.4 34.6 Al to 11 24.4 48.9 34.6 28.5 44.8 Notes: (1) Minimum clearance between sprinkler deflector and top of storage shall be maintained as required. (2) Column designations correspond to the configuration of plastics storage as follows: (1) Nonexpanded, unstable (2) Nonexpanded, stable, solid unit load Expanded, exposed, stable (1) Expanded, exposed, unstable (2) Nonexpanded, stable, cartoned Expanded, cartoned, unstable (1) Expanded, cartoned, stable (2) Nonexpanded, stable, exposed (3) EH1 = Density required by Figure 13.2.1 for Curve EH1 EH2 = Density required by Figure 13.2.1 for Curve EH2 (4) Roof/ceiling height >35 ft is not permitted. 15.2.2.8.1 Densities shall be based on the 2500 ft2 (232 m2) design area. 15.2,2.8.2 Interpolation of ceiling/roof heights shall not be permitted. 15.2.2.9 For storage of Group A plastics between 5 ft (1.5 m) and 12 ft (3.7 m) in height, the installation requirements for extra hazard systems shall apply. 15.3 CMSA Sprinklers for Palletized or Solid-Piled Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities. 15.3.1 Protection of palletized and solid-piled storage of un- expanded and expanded Group A plastic commodities shall be in accordance with Table 15.3.1. 15.3.2 Protection shall be provided as specified in Table 15.3.1 or appropriate NFPA standards in terms of minimum operating pressure and the number of sprinklers to be in- cluded in the design area. 15.3.3 Open Wood Joist Construction. 15.3.3.1 Where CMSA sprinklers are installed under open wood joist construction, their minimum operating pressure shall be 50 psi (3.4 bar) for a K-11.2 (160) sprinkler or 22 psi (1.5 bar) for a K-16.8 (240) sprinkler. 15.3.3.2 Where each joist channel of open wood joist con- struction is fully firestopped to its full depth at intervals not exceeding 20 ft (6.1 m), the lower pressures specified in Table 15.3.1 shall be permitted to be used. 15.3.4 Preaction Systems, For the purpose of using Table 15.3.1, preaction systems shall be classified as dry pipe systems. 15.3.5 Building steel shall not require special protection where Table 15.3.1 is applied as appropriate for the storage configuration. 15.4 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers for Palletized or Solid-Piled Storage of Group A Plastic Com- modities. 15,4.1 Protection of palletized and solid-piled storage of car- toned or exposed unexpanded plastic and cartoned expanded or exposed expanded plastic shall be in accordance with Table 15.4.1. 15.4.2 ESFR sprinkler systems shall be designed such that the minimum operating pressure is not less than that indicated in Table 15.4.1 for type of storage, commodity, storage height, and building height involved. 15.4.3 The design area shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprinklers on each of three branch lines. 15.4.4 Special Design for Palletized, Solid-Piled, Bin Box, or Shelf Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities. 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'" •""' '"""•• '• 13-166 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Table 15.4.1 ESFR Protection of Palletized and Solid-Piled Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities Storage Arrangement Commodity Maximum Storage Height Maximum Ceiling/Roof Height Nominal K-Factor Orientation Minimum Operating Pressure ft In ft In psi bar Palletized and solid-piled storage (no open-top containers) Cartoned unexpanded plastic 20 6.1 25 7.6 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright/ pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 30 1 14.0 (200) Upright/ pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 35 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 85 2.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 20 1.4 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2,7 25.2 (360) Pendent 25 1.7 45 14 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 40 2.7 25 7.6 30 1 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright/ pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 32 10 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 60 4.1 ____________ 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 42 2.9 35 11 14.0 (200) Upright or pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 52 3.6 -22.4(320) Pendent 35 2.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 20 1.4 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 260T P1 It" 45 14 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 40 2.7 2016 Edition PROTECTION FOR STORAGE OF PLASTIC AND RUBBER COMMODITIES 13-167 Table 15.4.1 Continued Storage Arrangement Commodity Maximum Storage Height Maximum Ceiling/Roof Height Nominal K-Factor Orientation Minimum Operating Pressure ft In ft In psi bar so 9.1 35 11 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 85 2.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 20 1.4 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 25 1.7 45 14 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 40 2.7 85 16.8 (240) 10,7 Existing Sprinkler System also meets the requirements for Exposed Y 12.2 Unexpanded Plastics Pendent 52 3.6 Pendent 40 2.7 Pendent 25 1.7 Pendent 40 2.7 Pendent 40 2.7 40 40 2.7 endent 40 2.7 Exposed unexpanded plastic 20 6.1 25 7,6 14.0 (200) 1ndent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Pe dent Petlent 35 24 30 9.1 14.0 (200) 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Penkent 35 2.4 35 11 14.0 (200) Pendènt 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Pende t Pende\ 52 3.6 40 12 16.8 (240) 52 3:6 25 7.6 30 9.1 14.0 (200) Pendent\ 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Pendent 85 2.4 32 9.7 14.0 (200) Pendent 60 4.1 16.8 (240) Pendent 42 \ 2.9 35 11 14.0 (200) Pendent 75 5:2 16.8 (240) 16.8 (240) Pendent Pendent \ 52 '52 3.6 3.6 40 12 22.4 (820) Pendent 25.2 (360) Pendent 50 3.4 30 9.1 35 11 14.0 (200) Pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 50 3.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 50 3.4 35 11 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 50 3.4-- 25.2(360) Pendent 50 3.4 (continues) 2016 Edition ATTACHMENT #6B AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FLOOR STORAGE OF IDLE WOOD PALLETS MAXIMUM 25'-O" HIGH STORAGE CEILING ELEVATION < 40'-O" EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE (ESFR) PENDENT SPRINKLERS K-25.2 13-86 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Unless the requirements of 8.12.3.1(3) or 8J2.3.1 (4) are met, where the storage height exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) and Ceiling ___________ ceiling height exceeds 30 ft (9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited to not more than 10 ft (3.0 m) between sprinklers. Not less Not less deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be *Regardless of the storage or ceiling height arrangement, than 36 in. I 6in.I than 36 in. (900 mm) (150 mm) I (900 mm) permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural I maximum I elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a sprinkler along the branch line a maximum of Obstruction Obstruction 1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided cover- ___________ age for that sprinkler does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) where all of the following conditions are met: 12 in. I I 12 in. (a) The average actual floor area protected by the moved (300 mm) 'I N (300 mm) sprinkler and the adjacent sprinklers shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2). maximum maximum (b) Adjacent branch lines shall maintain the same pat- tern. FIGURE 8.11.5.3.5 Obstruction More Than 36 in. (914 mm) (c) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- ceed 12 ft (3.7 m). Where branch lines are parallel to trusses and barjoists, that branch line and the sprinklers on the branch line it is deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) per sprin- permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural kler where all of the following conditions are met: elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a single branch line a maximum of 1 ft (300 mm) The average actual floor area protected by the sprinklers from its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adja- sprinklers on that branch line and the sprinklers on the cent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per branch line it is moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 sprinkler. (10.2 m2) per sprinkler where all of the following condi- In no case shall the distance between sprinklers exceed dons are met 12 ft (3.7 m). (a) The average actual floor area protected by the sprin- It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where klers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that exceed the adacent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 the maximum sprinkler spacing. (9.3 m ) per sprinkler. 8.12.2.3 Minimum Protection Area of Coverage. The mini- (b) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- mum allowable protection area of coverage for a sprinkler (A5) ceed 12 ft (3,7 m). shall not be less than 64 ft2 (592), (c) It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where 8.12.3 Sprinkler Spacing (Early Suppression Fast-Response there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that ex- Sprinklers). ceed the maximum sprinkler spacing. 8.12.3.1 Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers. 8.12.3.2 Maximum Distance from Walls. The distance from I mum distance between sprinklers shall be in accordance with sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half of the allowable the following: distance permitted between sprinklers as indicated in Table 8.12.2.2.1. (1) Where the storage height is less than or equal to 25 ft 8.12.3.3 Minimum Distance from Walls. Sprinklers shall be (7.6 m) and the ceiling height is less than or equal to 30 ft located a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall. (9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited to not more than 12 ft (3.7 m) between sprinklers as 8.12.3.4 Minimum Distance Between Sprinklers. Sprinklersj shown in Table 8.12.2.2.1. 1 shall be spaced not less than 8 ft (2.4 m) on Table 8.12.2.2.1 Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing of ESFR Sprinklers Ceiling/Roof Heights Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Ceiling/Roof Heights Over 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Construction Type ft2 m2 ft In ft2 m2 ft In Noncombustible 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 unobstructed Noncombustible obstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible unobstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible obstructed N/A N/A N/A N/A 2016 Edition p.'' -,,',-,-"--, 13-88 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Sprinklers shall be installed below continuous obstruc- tions, or they shall be arranged to comply with Table 8.12.5.1.1 for horizontal obstructions entirely below the elevation of sprinklers that restrict sprinkler discharge pattern for two or more adjacent sprinklers such as ducts, lights, pipes, and conveyors. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 2 in. (50 mm) or less in width and is located a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) below the elevation of the sprinkler deflector or is positioned a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the sprinkler. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 1 ft (300 mm) or less in width and located a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the sprin- kler. Additional sprinklers shall not be required where the ob- struction is 2 ft (600 mm) or less in width and located a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) horizontally from the sprin- kler. Ceiling sprinklers shall not be required to comply with Table 8,12.5.1.1 where a row of sprinklers is installed un- der the obstruction. 8.12.5.3.2 Bottom Chords of Bar Joists or Open Trusses. ESFR sprinklers shall be positioned a minimum of 1 ft (300 mm) horizontally from the nearest edge to any bottom chord of a barjoist or open truss. 8.12.5.3.2.1 The requirements of 8.12.5.3.2 shall not apply where upright sprinklers are located over the bottom chords of barjoists or open trusses that are 4 in, (100 mm) maximum in width. 8.12.5.3.3* For pipes, conduits, or groups of pipes and con- duit to be considered individual, they must be separated from the closest adjacent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar ob- structions by a minimum of three times the width of the adja- cent pipe, conduit, cable tray, or similar obstruction. 8.12.5.3.4 Open Gratings. Sprinklers installed under open gratings shall be of the intermediate level/rack storage type or otherwise shielded from the discharge of overhead sprinklers. 8.12.5.3.5 Overhead Doors. Quick-response spray sprinklers shall be permitted to be utilized under overhead doors. 8.12.5.3.6 Special Obstruction Allowance. Sprinklers with a special obstruction allowance shall be installed according to their listing. 8.12.6 Clearance to Storage (Early Suppression Fast- Response Sprinklers). The clearance between the deflector Land the top of storage shall be 36 in. (900 mm) or greater. 8.13 In-Rack Sprinklers. 8.13.1 System Size. The area protected by a single system of sprinklers in racks shall not exceed 40,000 ft2 (3720 m2) of floor area occupied by the racks, including aisles, regardless of the number of levels of in-rack sprinklers. 8.13.2 'Tpe of In-Rack Sprinklers. 8.13.2.1 Sprinklers in racks shall be ordinary-temperature standard-response or quick-response classification with a nominal K-factor of K-5.6 (80), K-8.0 (115), or K-11.2 (160), pendent or upright. 8.13.2.2 Sprinklers with intermediate- and high-temperature ratings shall be used near heat sources as required by 8.3.2. 8. 13.3 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields. 8.13.3.1 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields for Storage of Class I Through Class IV Commodities. Water shields shall be provided directly above in-rack sprinklers, or listed intermedi- ate level/rack storage sprinklers shall be used where there is more than one level, if not shielded by horizontal barriers. (See Section C.3.) 8.13.3.2 In-Rack Sprinkler Water Shields for Plastic Storage. Where in-rack sprinklers are not shielded by horizontal barri- ers, water shields shall be provided above the sprinklers, or listed intermediate level/rack storage sprinklers shall be used. 8.13.4 Location, Position, and Spacing of In-Rack Sprinklers. The location, position, and spacing of in-rack sprinklers shall comply with the requirements in Chapters 12 through 20 as applicable. 8.13.4.1 Minimurn Distance Between In-Rack Sprinklers. In- rack sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8m) on center. 8.13,5 Obstructions to In-Rack Sprinkler Discharge. In-rack sprinklers shall not be required to meet the obstruction crite- ria and clearance from storage requirements of Section 8.5. 8.14 Pilot Line Detectors. 8.14.1 Pilot line detectors and related components including pipe and fittings shall be corrosion resistant when installed in areas exposed to weather or corrosive conditions. 8.14.2 Where subject to mechanical or physical damage, pilot line detectors and related detection system components shall be protected. 8.14.3 Where spray sprinklers are used as pilot line detectors, they shall be installed in accordance with Section 8.14 and the spacing and location rules of Section 8.6, except that the ob- struction to water distribution rules for automatic sprinklers shall not be required to be followed. 8.14.3.1 Where located under a ceiling, pilot sprinklers shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Sec- tion 8.6. 8.14.4 The temperature rating of spray sprinklers utilized as pilot line detectors shall be selected in accordance with 8.3.2. 8.14.5 Maximum horizontal spacing for indoor locations shall not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m). 8.14.6 Pilot line detectors shall be permitted to be spaced more than 22 in. (550 mm) below a ceiling or deck where the maximum spacing between pilot line detectors is 10 ft (3.0 m) or less. 8.14.6.1 Other maximum horizontal spacing differing from those required in 8.14.5 shall be permitted where installed in accordance with their listing. 8.14.7 Pilot line detectors located outdoors, such as in open process structures, shall be spaced such that the elevation of a single level of pilot line detectors and between additional lev- els of pilot line detectors shall not exceed 17 ft (5.2 m). 8.14.8 The maximum distance between pilot line detectors installed outdoors shall not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m). 8.14.8.1 The horizontal distance between pilot line detectors installed outdoors on a given level shall be permitted to be 2016 Edition 13-148 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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 storage, 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 deter- mined either from the density/area requirements of Chap- ter 12 through Chapter 20 or shall be based upon the room design method in accordance with Section 12.10, at the discre- tion of the designer. 12.7.2* 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 Section 12.8 as well as one of the following: The water supply requirements for the highest hazard classification within the system shall be used. 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 Sec- tion 12.8 to the water supply for sprinklers as determined by Chapter 12 through Chapter 20. 12.7.5 The minimum water supply requirements determined from 12.7.4 shall be available for the minimum duration speci- fied in Section 12.8. 12.7.6 Total system water supply requirements shall be deter- mined in accordance with the hydraulic calculation proce- dures of Chapter 23. 12.7.6.1 When using the density/area method, the design area shall meet the requirements of 23.4.4.2.1. 12.7.6.2 When using CMSA, the design area shall meet the requirements of 23.4.4.3.1. 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 L 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. 12.7.7.3 The minimum design density for any sprinkler sys- tem installed in a storage occupancy shall be not less than 0.15 gpm/ft2 (6.1 mm/mm) after all adjustments are made. 12.8 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration. 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. 12.8.4 Where inside hose connections are planned or are required, the following shall apply: A total water allowance of 50 gpm (190 L/min) for a single hose connection installation shall be added to the sprinkler requirements. A total water allowance of 100 gpm (380 L/min) for a multiple hose connection installation shall be added to the sprinkler requirements. The water allowance shall be added in 50 gpm (190 L/ mm) increments beginning at the most remote hose con- nection, with each increment added at the pressure re- quired by the sprinkler system design at that point. 12.8.5 When hose valves for fire department use are attached to wet pipe sprinkler system risers in accordance with 8.17.5.2, the following shall apply: The water supply shall not be required to be added to standpipe demand as determined from NFPA 14. Where the combined sprinkler system demand and hose stream allowance of Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 exceeds the requirements of NFPA 14, this higher de- mand shall be used. For partially sprinklered buildings, the sprinkler demand, not including hose stream allowance, as indicated in Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 shall be added to the requirements given in NFPA 14. 12.8.6 Unless indicated otherwise, the minimum water su ply requirements for a hydraulically designed sprinkler system shall be determined by adding the hose stream allowance from Table 12.8.6 to the water demand for sprinklers. 12.9 Unsprinklered Combustible Concealed Spaces. 12.9.1* When using the density/area method or room design method, unless the requirements of 12.9.2 are met for build- ings having unsprmnklered combustible concealed spaces as described in 8.15.1.2 and 8.15.6, the minimum area of sprin- kler operation for that portion of the building shall be 3000 ft2 (280m2 ). 12.9.1.1 The design area of 3000 ft2 (280 m2) shall be applied only to the sprinkler system or portions of the sprinkler system that are adjacent to the qualifying combustible concealed space. 12.9.1.2 The term adjacent shall apply to any sprinkler system protecting a space above, below, or next to the qualifying con- cealed space except where a barrier with a fire resistance rat- ing at least equivalent to the water supply duration completely separates the concealed space from the sprinklered area. 2016 Edition GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE 13-149 Table 12.8.6 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration Number of Ceiling Size of Hose Stream Allowance Water Sprinklers Design Supply Sprinkler in Design Area at Duration Commodity Sprinkler Type Spacing Type Area* Ceiling gpm L/min (minutes) Class I-IV Commodities, Group A plastics, idle wood pallets, idle plastic pallets and miscellaneous storage Up to 1200 ft2 (110 M2)250 950 60 Over 1200 ft2 (111 m2) up to Control mode 1500 ft2 Standard and (140 m2) 500 1900 90 density/area extended-coverage NA ____________________________________________ (CMDA) Over 1500 ft2 (139m2) up to 2600 ft2 (240m2) 500 1900 120 Over 2600 ft2 (240m2) 500 1900 150 Standard Up to 12 NA 250 950 60 Over 12 to 15 NA 500 1900 90 Over 15 to 25 NA 500 1900 120 Control Mode Over 25 NA 500 1900 150 Specific Application Up to 6 NA 250 950 60 (CMSA) Up to St NA 250 950 60 Extended-coverage Over 6to8 NA 500 1900 90 Over 8 to 12 NA 500 1900 120 Over 12 NA 500 1900 150 Up to 12 NA 250 950 60 Over 12 to Early Suppression 15 NA 500 1900 90 Fast Response Standard (ESFR) Over 15 to 25 NA 500 1900 120 Over 25 NA 500 1900 150 - '" Standard and storage up to 5 ft CMDA & CMSA extended-coverage (1.5 m) in height Any Any 250 950 120 (continues) 2016 Edition ,,. ",,,,'.,,.. _., ,,,"... .", ...... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE 13-151 12.11.4 Detectors for high-expansion foam systems shall be listed and shall be installed at no more than one-half the listed spacing. 12.11.5 The release system for the high expansion foam del- uge system shall be designed to operate prior to the sprinklers installed in the area. 12.12* Protection of Idle Pallets. 11112.1 Wood Pallets. L12.12.1.1* Wood pallets shall be permitted to be stored in the lowingarrnge1TtetsT------------------ (1) Stored outside L2.Sored in a detached structure 1(s) Stored indoors where arranged and protected in accor- L dance with 12.12.1.2 112.1 .1.2 Wood pallets, where stored indoors, shall be pro-1 in accordance with one of the foil owin1: j Control mode density/area sprinkler protection as speci- fied in Table 12.12.1.2 (a). CMSA sprinkler protection in accordance with Table 12.12.1.2(b). 5ESFR sprinkler protection in accordance with Table dance with the 0H2 curve of Figure 13.2.1 existing with a hose stream demand of at least 250 gpm (950 L/min) for a duration of at least 60 minutes when pallets are stored no higher than 6 ft (1,8 m) and each pile of no more than four stacks is separated from other pallet piles by at least 8 ft (2.4 m) of clear space or 25 ft (7.6 m) of commodity. The maximum clearance to ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m) specified in 12.1.3.4 shall not apply to arrangement 12.12.1.2(4). 12.12.1.2.1 The maximum clearance to ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m) specified in 12.1.3.4 shall not apply to arrangement 12.12.1.2(4). ess they are protected in accordance with the appropriate re- quirements of Table 12.12.1.2(a) or Table 12.12.1.2(c). (See Section C 7.) 12.12.2 Plastic Pallets. 12.12.2.1 Plastic pallets shall be permitted to be stored in the following manner: Plastic pallets shall be permitted to be stored outside. Plastic pallets shall be permitted to be stored in a de- tached structure. Plastic pallets shall be permitted to be stored indoors where arranged and protected in accordance with the re- quirements of 12.12.2.2. 12.12.2.2 Protection Criteria for Plastic Pallets Stored Indoors. 12.12.2.2.1 Plastic pallets having a demonstrated fire hazard that is equal to or less than idle wood pallets and is listed for such equivalency shall be permitted to be protected in accor- dance with 12.12.1. 12.12.2.2.2 When specific test data are available, the data shall take precedence in determining the required protection of idle plastic pallets. 12.12.2.2.3 Protection with ESFR sprinklers shall be in accor- dance with the requirements of Table 12.12.2.2.3. 12.12.2.2.4 Protection with spray sprinklers shall be in accor- dance with one of the scenarios in 12.12.2.2.4.1 through 12.12.2.2.4.3. 12.12.2.2.4.1 Where plastic pallets are stored in cutoff rooms, the following shall apply: The cutoff rooms shall have at least one exterior wall. The plastic pallet storage shall be separated from the re- mainder of the building by 3 hour-rated fire walls. The storage shall be protected by sprinklers designed to deliver 0.6 gpm/ft2 (24.4 mm/mm) for the entire room or by high-expansion foam and sprinklers designed to de- liver 0.3 gpm/ft2 (12.2 mm/mm) for the entire room. The storage shall be piled no higher than 12 ft (3.7 m). Any steel columns shall be protected by 1-hour fireproofing or a sidewall sprinkler directed to one side of the column at the top or at the 15 ft (4.6 m) level, whichever is lower. Flow from these sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from the sprinkler system demand for hydraulic calculations. Table 12.12.1.2(a) Control Mode Density/Area Sprinkler Protection for Indoor Storage of Idle Wood Pallets Maximum Maximum Storage Ceiling/Roof Areas of Height Height Sprinkler Density Operation Type of Location of Nominal ft m ft m gpm/ft2 mm/mm ft2 m2 Sprinkler Storage K-Factor Control mode On floor 8 (115) or Up to 6 Up to 1.8 20 6.1 0.20 8.1 3000* 280* density/area larger On floor 11.2 (160) Up to 8 Up to 2.4 30 9.1 0.45 18.3 2500 230 or larger On floor or 11.2 (160) 8to12 2.4to3.7 30 9.1 0.6 24.4 3500 325 rack without or larger solid shelves 12 to 20 3,7 to 6.1 30 9.1 0.6 24.4 4500 420 On floor 16.8 (240) Up to 20 Up to 6.1 30 9.1 0.6 24.4 2000 185 or larger *The area of sprinkler operation should be permitted to be reduced to 2000 ft2 (186 m2) when sprinklers having a nominal K-factor of 11.2 or larger are used or if high temperature-rated sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of 8.0 are used. 2016 Edition ..... ......... r.-""'" 13-152 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Table 12.12.1.2(b) CMSA Sprinkler Protection for Indoor Storage of Idle Wood Pallets Maximum Storage Maximum Ceiling/Roof Minimum Operating Height Height Number of Pressure Storage Commodity K-Factor/ Type of Design Arrangement Class ft In ft In Orientation System Sprinklers psi bar 11.2 (160) Wet 15 25 1.7 Dry 25 25 1.7 Upright 16.8 (240) Wet 15 15 1.0 30 9.1 Upright Dry 25 15 1.0 On floor Idle wood pallets 20 6.1 19.6 (280) Wet 15 16 1.1 Pendent 35 11 19.6 (280) Wet 15 25 1.7 Pendent 40 12 19.6 (280) Wet 15 30 2.1 Pendent Table 12.12.1.2(c) ESFR Sprinkler Protection for Indoor Storage of Idle Wood Pallets -- -------- ----------- p Maximum Minimum Maximum Storage Ceiling/ Operating Type of Sprinkler Location of Height Roof Height Pressure ft m __________ ft m psi bar (Orientation) Storage Nominal K-Factor 14.0 25 7.6 30 9.1 50 3.4 (200) 25 7.6 32 10 60 4.1 25 7.6 30 9.1 35 2.4 16.8 35 11 40 12 52 3.6 On floor or rack 25 7.6 30 9.1 25 1.7 ESFR (pendent) without solid shelves 22.4 (320) 30 9.1 35 11 35 2.4 35 11 40 12 40 2.7 25 7.6 30 9.1 15 1.0 25.2 (360) 30 9.1 ______ 35 11 20 _______ 1.4 35 H 40 12 25L7 ESFR (upright) On floor 14.0 20 6.1 30 9.1 50 3.4 (200) 20 6.1 35 11 75 5.2 16.8 20 6.1 30 9.1 35 2.4 (240) 20 6.1 35 11 52 3.6 2016 Edition ATTACHMENT #7 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3203.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing: 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 olyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 3203.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 3203.7.4 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 commodity classification. SECTION 3204 DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS 3204.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class 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 3204.2. SECTION 3205 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305. 3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor- dance with Section 310. 3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate- rial and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48- inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob- structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3206.9. 3205.5 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 3207.3. 3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi- mum allowable storage height shall be provided. 3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4. 3205.8 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 3208.3. 3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The SECTION 3206 designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, orpor- GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES than that of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been 3206.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for demonstrated by engineering an high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections a tected by the automatic sprinki EXTENT OF 3206.2 through 3206.10. engineering analysis shall consid ON Table 3206.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal 3206.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by kler system to deliver the high higher hazard commodity. The hi e J,,l and automatic sprinkler design densities shall extend the on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the mini- lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set I area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of high-piled forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The I storage areas have different fire protection requirements contiguous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity I because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional the fire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from this area shall be based on the most restrictive design require- other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin- ments. kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe 3206.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled systems and 1,200 square feet (111 m2) for dry pipe sys- storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 3206.3.1 through tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance 3206.3.2.2. with Section 903. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 373 L'1 I 30 AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE 13-147 of supplemental, quick-response in-rack sprinklers located di- rectly below the top tier of storage and at every flue space intersection. 12.1.3.4.7 When applying the supplemental in-rack sprinkler option, the ceiling density shall be based upon the given stor- age height with an assumed acceptable clearance to ceiling. 12.1.3.4.8 If in-rack sprinklers are required for the actual storage height with an acceptable clearance to ceiling, in-rack sprinklers shall be installed as indicated by that criteria. 12.1.4 High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans. 12.1.4.1* The installation of HVLS fans in buildings equipped with sprinklers, including ESFR sprinklers, shall comply with the following: The maximum fan diameter shall be 24 ft (7.3 m). The HVLS fan shall be centered approximately between four adjacent sprinklers. The vertical clearance from the HVLS fan to sprinkler deflector shall be a minimum of 3 ft (900 mm). All HVLS fans shall be interlocked to shut down immedi- ately upon receiving a waterfiow signal from the alarm system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. 12.2* Hose Connections. 12.2.1 Small hose connections [1½ in. (38 mm)] shall be provided where required by the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with 8.17.5 for first-aid fire-fighting and over- haul operations. 12.2.2 Small hose connections shall not be required for the protection of Class I, II, III, and IV commodities stored 12 ft 12.6* Storage Applications. 12.6.1 For storage applications with densities of 0.2 gpm/ft2 (8.1 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 sprinklers with re- quired densities of greater than 0.2 gpm/ft2 to 0.34 gpm/ft2 (8.1 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 gpm/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 criteria 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. (3.7 m) or less in height. 12.6.7 CMSA and ESFR sprinklers shall be permitted to pro- 12.3* Adjacent Hazards or Design Methods. For buildings tect storage of Class I through Class IV commodities, Group A with two or more adjacent hazards or design methods, the plastic commodities, miscellaneous storage, and other storage following shall apply: through Chapter 20 or by other (1) Where areas are not physically separated by a barrier or. EXTENT OF partition capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area to meet any criteria in PROTECTION from fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area, the required rough Chapter 20 shall be permit- sprinkler protection for the more demanding design basis owing: shall extend 15 ft (4.6 m) beyond its perimeter. (2) The requirementsof12.3(1) shall not apply where the (1) Light hazard occupancies areas are separated by a draft curtain or barrier located Ordinary hazard occupancies Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 referencing above an aisle, horizontally a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) from the adjacent hazard on each side, or a partition that OH1, 0H2, E111, and EH2 design criteria is capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area from 12.6.7.2 Quick-response CMSA sprinklers designed to meet fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area. any criteria in Chapter 12 or Chapter 14 through Chapter 20 (3) The requirements of 12.3(1) shall not apply to the exten- shall be permitted to protect any of the following: sion of more demanding criteria from an upper ceiling level to beneath a lower ceiling level where the difference Light hazard occupancies in height between the ceiling levels is at least 2 ft Ordinary hazard occupancies (600 mm), located above an aisle, horizontally a mini- Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 referencing mum 2 ft (600 mm) from the adjacent hazard on each OH1, 0H2, EH1, and EH2 design criteria side. 12.6.7.3 Standard-resnonse CMSA surinklers desuined to 12.4* Wet Pipe Systems. 12.4.1 Sprinkler systems shall be wet pipe systems. 12.4.2* In areas that are subject to freezing or where special conditions exist, dry pipe systems and preaction systems shall be permitted to protect storage occupancies. 12.5 Dry Pipe and Preaction Systems. For dry pipe systems and preaction systems, the area of sprinkler operation shall be increased by 30 percent without revising the density. meet any criteria in Chapter 12 or Chapter 14 through Chap- ter 20 shall be permitted to protect any of the following: Ordinary hazard occupancies Any storage arrangement in Chapter 13 referencing OH1, 0H2, EH1, and EH2 design criteria 12.6.8 The design figures indicate water demands for ordinary- temperature-rated and nominal high-temperature-rated sprin- klers at the ceiling. 2016 Edition 13-54 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 8.5.4.1.3 For ceilings that have insulation installed directly against underside of the ceiling or roof structure, the deflec- tor distance shall be measured from the bottom of the insula- tion 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 installed directly against the ceiling 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 insulation exceeds 6 in. (150 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. 8.5.4.1.4* 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. 8.5.5.1* 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. (450 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 Sec- tion 8.6 through Section 8.12 so that they are located suffi- ciently away from obstructions such as truss webs and chords, pipes, columns, and fixtures. 8.5.5.3* Obstructions that Prevent Sprinkler Discharge from Reaching Hazard. Continuous or noncontinuous obstructions that interrupt the water discharge in a horizontal plane more than 18 in. (450 mm) below the sprinkler deflector in a man- ner to limit the distribution from reaching the protected haz- ard shall comply with 8.5.5.3. ( 8.5.5.3.1* Sprinklrs hall be inlled uid fixid obstruc- tions o ver 4 ft (1.2 m) in width. - -. - 8.5.5.3.1.1 Sprinklers shall be located below the obstruction and not more than 3 in. (75 mm) from the outside edge of the obstruction. 8.5.5.3.1.2 Where sprinklers are located adjacent to the ob- struction, they shall be of the intermediate level rack type. 8.5.5.3.1.3 The deflector of automatic sprinklers installed un- der fixed obstructions shall be positioned no more than 12 in. (300 mm) below the bottom of the obstruction. 8.5.5.3.1.4 Sprinklers shall not be required under noncom- bustible obstructions over 4 ft (1.2 m) wide where the bottom of the obstruction is 24 in. (600 mm) or less above the floor or deck. 8.5.5.3.2 Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions that are not fixed in place, such as conference tables. 8.5.5.3.3 Sprinklers installed under obstructions shall be of the same type (spray, CMSA, ESFR, residential) as installed at the ceiling except as permitted by 8.5.5.3.3.1. 8.5.5.3.3.1 Spray sprinklers shall be permitted to be utilized under overhead doors. 8.5.5.3.4* Sprinklers installed under open gratings shall be of the intermediate level/rack storage type or otherwise shielded from the discharge of overhead sprinklers. 8.5.5.4 Closets. In all closets and compartments, including those closets housing mechanical equipment, that are not larger than 400 ft' (11.3 m) in size, a single sprinkler at the highest ceiling level shall be sufficient without regard to ob- structions or minimum distance to the wall. 8.5.6 Clearance from Deflector to Storage. 8.5.6.1* Unless the requirements of 8.5.6.2, 8.5.6.3, 8.5.6.4, or 8.5.6.5 are met, the clearance between the deflector and the top of storage or contents of the room shall be 18 in. (450 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. (900 mm) shall be permitted for special sprinklers. 8.5.6.4 A minimum clearance to storage of less than 18 in. (450 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. (900 mm) where rubber tires are stored. 8.5.7 Skylights. 8.5.7.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from sky- lights not exceeding 32 ft2 (3.0 m2) in area, regardless of haz- ard classification, that are separated by at least 10 ft (3.0 m) horizontally from any other unprotected skylight or unpro- tected ceiling installed directly beneath a sky- m2), the distance to the ceiling OBSTRUCTIONS .4ne of the ceiling as if the skylight 32 ft2 (3.0 m2) shall be per- mitted 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 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 (As) shall be determined in accordance with 8.5.2.1. 2016 Edition 13-146 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Chapter 12 General Requirements for Storage 12.1 General. The requirements of Section 12.1 shall apply to all storage arrangements and commodities other than miscel- laneous storage (see Chapter 13) and as modified by specific sections in Chapter 14 through Chapter 20. 12.1.1 Roof Vents and Draft Curtains. See Section C.6. 12.1.1.1* Manually operated roof vents or automatic roof vents with operating elements that have a higher temperature classification than the automatic sprinklers shall be permitted. 12.1.1.2 Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers shall not be used in buildings with automatic heat or smoke vents unless the vents use a high-temperature rated, standard- response operating mechanism. 12.1.1.3* Draft curtains shall not be used within ESFR sprin- kler systems. 12.1.1.3.1 Draft curtains separating ESFR sprinklers at system breaks or from control mode sprinklers or between hazards shall be permitted. (See 8.4.6.4.) 12.1.2 Ceiling Slope. The sprinkler system criteria specified in Chapter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20 are intended to, apply to buildings with ceiling slopes not exceeding 2 in 12 (16.7 percent) unless modified by a specific section in Chap- !ter 12 and Chapters 14 through 20. 12.1.3* Building and Storage Height. 12.1.3.1 The maximum building height shall be measured to the underside of the roof deck or ceiling or in accordance with 12.1.3.1.1 through 12.1.3.1.3. 12.1.3.1.1 For corrugated metal deck roofs up to 3 in. (75 mm) in depth, the maximum roof height shall be mea- sured from floor to the bottom of the deck. 12.1.3.1.2 For decks deeper than 3 in. (75 mm), the maxi- mum roof height shall be measured to the highest point on the deck. 12.1.3.1.3 For ceilings that have insulation installed directly against underside of the ceiling or roof structure, the maxi- mum roof height shall be measured to the bottom of insula- tion and shall be in accordance with 12.1.3.1.3.1 or 12.1.3.1.3.2. 12.1.3.1.3.1 For insulation that is installed directly against the ceiling or roof structure and is installed flat and parallel to the ceiling or roof structure, the maximum roof height shall be measured to the underside of the insulation. 12.1.3.1.3.2 For insulation that is installed in a manner that causes it to deflect or sag down from the ceiling or roof struc- ture, the maximum roof height shall be measured as half of the distance of the deflection from the insulation high point to the insulation low point. If the deflection or sag in the insu- lation exceeds 6 in. (150 mm), the maximum roof height shall be measured to the high point of the insulation. 12.1.3.1.4* Where the building height changes within a com- partment, the sprinklers directly over the storage shall be ca- pable of protecting storage directly beneath. 12.1.3.1.4.1 Where a barrier to heat and smoke in accor- dance with 12.3(2) or 12.3(3) is not present, the sprinkler criteria 15 ft (4.6 m) into the perimeter of the lower ceiling area shall be the same as the sprinkler protection for the high ceiling area. 12.1.3.2 ESFR sprinklers shall be used only in buildings equal to, or less than, the height of the building for which they have been listed. 12.1.3.3 The sprinkler system design shall be based on the storage height and clearance to ceiling that routinely or peri- odically exist in the building and create the greatest water demand. Where storage is placed above doors, the storage height shall be calculated from the base of storage above the door. 12.1.3.4 Clearance to Ceiling. 12.1.3.4.1* The clearance to ceiling shall be measured in ac- cordance with 12.1.3.4.1.1 through 12.1.3.4.1.3. 12.1.3.4.1.1 For corrugated metal deck roofs up to 3 in. (75 mm) in depth, the clearance to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage to the bottom of the deck. r corrugated metal deck roofs deeper than CEILING e clearance to ceiling shall be measured to ton the deck. SLOPE r ceilings that have insulation attached di- de of the ceiling or roof structure, the clear- ance to cer ing shall be measured from the top of storage to the bottom of the insulation and shall be in accordance with 12.1.3.4.1.3(A) or 12.1.3.4.1.3(B). For insulation that is attached directly to the ceiling or roof structure and is installed flat and parallel to the ceiling or roof structure, the clearance to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage to the underside of the insulation. For insulation that is installed in a manner that causes it to deflect or sag down from the ceiling or roof structure, the clearance to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage to a point half of the distance of the deflection from the insu- lation high point to the insulation low point. If the deflection or sag in the insulation exceeds 6 in. (150 mm), the clearance to ceiling shall be measured from the top of storage to the high point of the insulation. 12.1.3.4.2 For spray sprinkler criteria where the clearance to ceiling exceeds those identified in this section, the require- ments of 12.1.3.4.3 through 12.1.3.4.8 shall apply. 12.1.3.4.3 Where the clearance to ceiling exceeds 20 ft (6.1 m) for Chapters 14 and 15, protection shall be based upon the storage height that would result in a clearance to ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m). 12.1.3.4.4 Where the clearance to ceiling exceeds 20 ft (6.1 m) for Section 16.2, protection shall be based upon the storage height that would result in a clearance to ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m) or providing one level of supplemental, quick- response in-rack sprinklers located directly below the top tier of storage and at every flue space intersection. 12.1.3.4.5 Where the clearance to ceiling exceeds 10 ft (3.0 m) for Section 16.3 or Section 17.2, protection shall be based upon the storage height that would result in a clearance to ceiling of 10 ft (3.0 m) or providing one level of supplemen- tal, quick-response in-rack sprinklers located directly below the top tier of storage and at every flue space intersection. 12.1.3.4.6 Where the clearance exceeds 10 ft (3.0 m) for Sec- tion 17.3, protection shall be based upon providing one level 2016 Edition INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 13-51 temperature zone (2.1 m) Unit heater Airflow 5ft9/16iri C Intermediate- -G (1 zone 11 ft61Vie in. (3.52 m) FIGURE 8.3.2.5 High-Temperature and Intermediate- Temperature Zones at Unit Heaters. 8.4.1 Standard Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers. 8.4.1.1 Upright and pendent spray sprinklers shall be permit- ted in all occupancy hazard classifications and building con- struction types unless the requirements of 8.15.1.6 apply. 8.4.1.2 Quick-response sprinklers shall not be permitted for use in extra hazard occupancies under the density/area de- sign method. 8.4.2 Sidewall Spray Sprinklers.=ESFR be installed as follows: Light hazard occupancies Typ sloped, flat ceilings Types Ordinary hazard occupanc where specifically listed for such use To protect areas below overhead doors 8.4.3 Extended Coverage Sprinklers. Extended coverage sprinklers shall only be installed as follows: In unobstructed construction consisting of flat, smooth ceilings with a slope not exceeding a pitch of 1 in 6 (a rise of 2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof slope of 16.7 percent) In unobstructed or noncombustible obstructed construc- tion, where specifically listed for such use Within trusses or bar joists having web members not greater than 1 in. (25 mm) maximum dimension or where trusses are spaced greater than 7½ ft (2.3 m) on center and where the ceiling slope does not exceed a pitch of 1 in 6 (a rise of 2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof slope of 16.7 percent) Extended coverage upright and pendent sprinklers in- stalled under smooth, flat ceilings that have slopes not exceeding a pitch of 1 in 3 (a rise of 4 units in a run of 12 units, a roof slope of 33.3 percent), where specifically listed for such use Extended coverage sidewall sprinklers installed in accor- dance with 8.9.4.2.2 in slopes exceeding a ceiling pitch of 2 in 12 In each bay of obstructed construction consisting of solid structural members that extend below the deflector of the sprinkler Extended coverage sprinklers installed to protect areas below a single overhead door(s) 8.4.4 Open Sprinklers. 8.4.4.1 Open sprinklers shall be permitted to be used in del- uge systems to protect special hazards or exposures or in other special locations. 8.4.4.2 Open sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with all applicable requirements of this standard for their auto- matic counterpart. 8.4.5 Residential Sprinklers. 8.4.5.1* Residential sprinklers shall be permitted in dwelling units and their adjoining corridors, provided they are in- stalled in conformance with their listing. 8.4.5.2 Residential sprinklers shall be used only in wet sys- tems unless specifically listed for use in dry systems or preac- tion systems. 8.4.5.3 Where residential sprinklers are installed in a com- partment as defined in 3.3.6, all sprinklers Within the compart- ment shall be residential sprinklers. 8.4.6 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinklers. 8.4.6.1 ESFR sprinklers shall be used only in wet pipe systems unless specifically listed for use in dry systems. 8.4.6.2 ESFR sprinklers shall be installed only in buildings where roof or ceiling slope above the sprinklers does not ex- ceed a pitch of 2 in 12 (a rise of 2 units in a run of 12 units, a roof slope of 16.7 percent). 8.4.6.3* ESFR sprinklers shall be permitted rusei build- ings with unobstructed and noncombustible obstructed con- struction. 8.4.6.3.1 Where depths of the solid structural members (beams, stem, and so forth) exceed 12 in. (300 mm), ESFR sprinklers shall be installed in each channel formed by the solid structural members. 8.4.6.3.2 Minimum sprinkler spacing and area of coverage shall comply with the requirements of 8.12.2 and 8.12.3. 8.4.6.4 Draft Curtains. 8.4.6.4.1 Where ESFR sprinkler systems are installed adjacent to sprinkler systems with standard-response sprinklers, a draft curtain of noncombustible construction and at least 2 ft (600 mm) in depth shall be required to separate the two areas. 8.4.6.4.2 A clear aisle of at least 4 ft (1.2 m) centered below the draft curtain shall be maintained for separation. 8.4.6.5 Temperature Ratings. Sprinkler temperature ratings for ESFR sprinklers shall be ordinary unless 8.3.2 requires intermediate- or high-temperature ratings. 2016 Edition 13-86 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Ceiling T\ _T Not less 61n. than 36 in. (150 mm) (900 mm) ma 4ir-1 1 0 (300 mm) maximum FIGURE 8.11.5.3.5 Obstruction More Than 36 in. (914 mm) Below Sprinklers (CMSA Sprinklers). that branch line and the sprinklers on the branch line it is moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) per sprin- kler where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The average actual floor area protected by the sprinklers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adja- cent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per sprinkler. (2) In no case shall the distance between sprinklers exceed 12 ft (3.7 m). (3) It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that exceed the maximum sprinkler spacing. 8.12.2.3 Minimum Protection Area of Coverage. The mini- mum allowable protection area of coverage for a sprinkler (A3) shall not be less than 64 ft2 (5•92)• 8.12.3 Sprinkler Spacing (Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers). 8.12.3.1 Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers. The maxi- mum distance between sprinklers shall be in accordance with the following: (1) Where the storage height is less than or equal to 25 ft (7.6 m) and the ceiling height is le (9.1 m), the distance between spri ESFR to not more than 12 ft (3.7 m) shown in Table 8.12.2.2.1. Construction Types Table 8.12.2.2.1 Protection Areas and (2) Unless the requirements of 8.12.3.1(3) or 8.12.3.1(4) are met, where the storage height exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) and ceiling height exceeds 30 ft (9.1 m), the distance between sprinklers shall be limited to not more than 10 ft (3.0 m) between sprinklers. (3)*Regardless of the storage or ceiling height arrangement, deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a sprinkler along the branch line a maximum of 1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided cover- age for that sprinkler does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) where all of the following conditions are met: The average actual floor area protected by the moved sprinkler and the adjacent sprinklers shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2). Adjacent branch lines shall maintain the same pat- tern. In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- ceed 12 ft (3.7 m). (4) Where branch lines are parallel to trusses and barjoists, deviations from the maximum sprinkler spacing shall be permitted to eliminate obstructions created by structural elements (such as trusses, barjoists, and wind bracing) by moving a single branch line a maximum of 1 ft (300 mm) from its allowable spacing, provided coverage for the sprinklers on that branch line and the sprinklers on the branch line it is moving away from does not exceed 110 ft2 (10.2 m2) per sprinkler where all of the following condi- tions are met: The average actual floor area protected by the sprin- klers on the moved branch line and the sprinklers on the adjacent branch lines shall not exceed 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) per sprinkler. In no case shall the distance between sprinklers ex- ceed 12 ft (3.7 m). It shall not be permitted to move a branch line where there are moved sprinklers on a branch line that ex- ceed the maximum sprinkler spacing. 8.12.3.2 Maximum Distance from Walls. The distance from sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half of the allowable distance permitted between sprinklers as indicated in Table 8.12.2.2.1. 3 Minimum Distance from Walls. Sprinklers shall be a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall. Minimum Distance Between Sprinklers. Sprinklers spaced not less than 8 ft (2.4 m) on center. T\ ___T Not less than 36 in. (900 mm) ____ Obstruction 12 in. (300 mm) maximum Ceiling/Roof Heights Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Ceiling/Roof Heights Over 30 ft (9.1 m) Protection Area Spacing Type ft2 m2 ft In ft2 m2 ft In Noncombustible 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 unobstructed Noncombustible obstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible unobstructed 100 9.3 12 3.7 100 9.3 10 3.0 Combustible obstructed N/A N/A N/A N/A 2016 Edition "-p., ", ",,,,'-,,"p-'-,.,,,,"-'- r'-"""'-'"'M"-"-'-'"-"p.'-'''-'-•""-'-"-, 13-166 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Table 15.4.1 ESFR Protection of Palletized and Solid-Piled Storage of Group A Plastic Commodities Storage Arrangement Commodity Maximum Storage Height Maximum Ceiling/Roof Height Nominal K-Factor Orientation Minimum Operating Pressure ft In ft m psi bar Palletized and solid-piled storage (no open-top containers) 1 Cartoned -expanded 20 6.1 rNN. NO OPEN-TOP CONTAINERS 25 7.6 25 plastic 7.6 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 30 9.1 14.0 (200) Upright/ pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 35 11 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 35 2.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 20 1.4 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2,7 25.2 (360) Pendent 25 1.7 45 14 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 40 2.7 30 9.1 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 50 3.4 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 35 2.4 22.4 (320) Pendent 25 1.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 15 1.0 32 10 14.0 (200) Upright! pendent 60 4.1 ____________ 16.8 (240) Upright/ pendent 42 2.9 35 11 14.0 (200) Upright or pendent 75 5.2 16.8 (240) Upright! pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 35 2.4 25.2 (360) Pendent 20 1.4 40 12 16.8 (240) Pendent 52 3.6 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 25 1.7 45 14 22.4 (320) Pendent 40 2.7 25.2 (360) Pendent 40 2.7 2016 Edition ATTACHMENT #8 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS OFFICES ANNEX A 13-295 — — — International Shore Connection (7) Institutional Threads to mate hydrants Threads to mate hydrants and hose at shore facilities and hose on ship /I6 in. (14 mm) 7 /7 Kennels Libraries, except large stack rooms Museums min um p Nursing or convalescent homes I I processing Offices, including data I I I I I I I Residential t - Restaurant seating areas Theaters and auditoriums, excluding stages and prosce- niums 2.75 in. 2.7i in. (70 mm) - - - - 90 mm) (90 - [ç Unused attics -. Note that it is not the committee's intent to automatically ry bookshelves with ordinary hazard occupancies equate libra - 1.25 in. (32 mm) '1.2 or with library stacks. Typical library bookshelves of approai- mately 8 ft (2.4 m) in height, containing books stored vertically m) 0 on end, held in place in close association with each other, with aisles wider than 30 in. (750 mm) can be considered to be light 0.75 in. 0.75 in. (20 mm) hazard occupancies. Similarly, library stack areas, which are more (20 mm) akin to shelf storage or record storage, as defined in NFPA 232, should be considered to be ordinary hazard occupancies. Shore Ship Material: Any suitable for 150 psi Material: Brass or bronze A.5.3 For purposes of these definitions, Class I, Class II, (10.3 bar) service (shore) suitable for 150 psi (10.3 bar) Class III, and Class N commodities would be considered to Flange surface: Flat face service (ship) have moderate rates of heat release, while Group A plastics Gasket material: Any suitable for would be considered to have high rates of heat release. Stock- 150 psi (10.3 bar) service piles are considered to include display merchandise (mercan- Bolts: Four %in. (16 mm) minimum tile) and arrangements of combustibles ancillary to operations diameter, 2 in. (50 mm) long, threaded to within 1 in. (25 mm) within the occupancy as opposed to dedicated storage areas of bolt head where the fire loading is generally more severe. Nuts: Four, to fit bolts Washers: Four, to fit bolts A.5.3.1 Ordinary hazard (Group 1) occupancies include oc- cupancies having uses and conditions similar to the following: FIGURE A.3.10.7 International Shore Fire Connection. Automobile parking and showrooms Bakeries Beverage manufacturing A.4.6 Non-system components can adversely affect the opera- Canneries Dairy products manufacturing and processing tion and longevity of the fire sprinkler system. Objects con- Electronic plants nected to the sprinkler system can displace sprinkler system Glass and glass products manufacturing piping, causing obstruction to the spray pattern of sprinklers, Laundries delay the activation of a sprinkler, or cause chemical compat- Restaurant service areas ibility problems that can cause the failure of sprinkler system Porte cocheres components. Mechanical rooms A.5.1 Occupancy examples in the listings as shown in the various hazard classifications are intended to represent the A.5.3.2 Ordinary hazard (Group 2) occupancies include oc- norm for those occupancy types. Unusual or abnormal fuel cupancies having uses and conditions similar to the following: loadings or combustible characteristics and susceptibility for (1) Agricultural facilities changes in these characteristics, for a particular occupancy, (2) Barns and stables are considerations that should be weighed in the selection and (3) Cereal mills classification. (4) Chemical plants — ordinary The light hazard classification is intended to encompass (5) Confectionery products residential occupancies; however, this is not intended to pre- (6) Distilleries dude the use of listed residential sprinklers in residential oc- (7) Dry cleaners cupancies or residential portions of other occupancies. (8) Exterior loading docks (Note that exterior loading A.5.2 Light hazard occupancies include occupancies having docks only used for loading and unloading of ordinary uses and conditions similar to the following: combustibles should be classified as OH2. For the han- dling of flammable and combustible liquids, hazardous Animal shelters materials, or where utilized for storage, exterior loading Churches docks and all interior loading docks should be protected Clubs based upon the actual occupancy and the materials Eaves and overhangs, if of combustible construction with handled on the dock, as if the materials were actually no combustibles beneath stored in that configuration.) Educational (9) Feed mills (6) Hospitals, including animal hospitals and veterinary fa- (10) Horse stables cilities (11) Leather goods manufacturing 2016 Edition 5000 04 4000 CD CL c 3000 0. Co 2500 co . 2000 Density (mm/mm) 2.0 4.1 6.1 8.1 10.2 DE-SIGN APPROACHES 13-143 1500 LJ 1:39 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 Density (gpm/ft2) FIGURE 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 Systems1 Total Combined Inside and Outside Inside Hose Hose Duration gpm L/rnin gpm L/min Occupancy (minutes) Light hazard 0, 50, or 0, 190, or 100 380 30 100 380 Ordinary 0, 50, or 0, 190, or 250 950 60-90 hazard 100 380 Extra hazard 0, 50, or 0, 190, or 500 1900 90-120 100 380 to the bottom of solid wood joists or solid limited- combustible construction or noncombustible construction so as to create enclosed joist spaces 160 ft3 (4.5 m3) or less in volume, including space below insulation that is laid di- rectly on top or within the ceiling joists in an othe wise sprinklered concealed space. Concealed spaces where rigid materials are used and the exposed surfaces have a flame spread index of 25 or less and the materials have been demonstrated to not plopa- gate fire more than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) when tested in accor- dance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/ UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, extended for an additional 20 min- utes in the form in which they are installed in the space. Concealed spaces in which the exposed materials are constructed entirely of fire-retardant-treated wood as de- fined by NFPA 703. Concealed spaces over isolated small rooms not exceed- ing 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) in area. Vertical pipe chases under 10 ft2 (0.9 m2 , provded that in multifloor buildings the chases are firestopped at each floor using materials equivalent to the floor con- struction, and where such pipe chases contain no sources of ignition, piping shall be noncombustible, and pipe penetrations at each floor shall be properly sealed. Exterior columns under 10 ft2 (0.9 m2) in area formed bystuds orwoodjoists, supporting exterior canopies that are fully protected with a sprinkler system. (lO.*Light or ordinary hazard occupancies where noncom- bustible or limited-combustible ceilings are attached to the bottom of composite woodjoists either directly or on to metal channels not exceeding 1 in. (25 mm) in depth, provided the adjacentjoist channels are firestopped into volumes not exceeding 160 ft' (4,5 m3 ) using materials equivalent to ½ in. (13 mm) gypsum board, and at least 3½ in. (90 mm) of batt insulation is installed at the bot- tom of the joist channels when the ceiling is attached utilizing metal channels. 11.2.3.2 Density/Area Method. 11.2.3.2.1 Water Supply. 11.2.3.2.1.1 The water supply requirement for sprinklers only shaL be calculated from the density/area curves of Figure 11.2.3.1.1 or from Chapter 22 where density/area criteria are specifIed for special occupancy hazards. 11.21.2.1.2 When using Figure 11.2.3.1.1, the calculations shat satisfy any single point on the appropriate density/area curve. 11.23.2.1.3 When using Figure 11.2.3.1.1, it shall not be nec- essary to meet all points on the selected curves. 11.2.3,2;1 Sprinklers. 11.2.3.2.2.1 The densities and areas provided in Figure 11.2 3.1.1 shall be for use only with spray sprinklers. 11.2.3.2.2.2 Quick-response sprinklers shall not be permitted for use in extra hazard occupancies or other occupancies where there are substantial amounts of flammable liquids or combustble dusts. 11.2.3.2.2.3 For extended coverage sprinklers, the minimum design area shall be that corresponding to the hazard in Fig- ure 11.2.3.1.1 or the area protected by five sprinklers, which- ever is greater. 11.2.3.2.2.4 Extended coverage sprinklers shall be listed with and designed for the minimum flow corresponding to the density for the hazard as specified in Figure 11.2.3.1.1. 2016 Edition ATTACHMENT #9 ALARM/MONITORING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers. Exception: Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire-extinguishing system in accor- dance with Section 904. 903.3.4 Actuation. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be automatically actuated unless specifically provided for in this code. 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Health and Safety Code 13114.7. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official. 903.3.5.1 Domestic services. Where the domestic ser- vice provides the water supply for the automatic sprin- kler system, the supply shall be in accordance with this section. * 903.3.5.2 Residential combination services. A single combination water supply shall be allowed provided that the domestic demand is added to the sprinkler demand as required by NFPA 13R. 903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be as prescribed by the fire code official. 903.3.7 Fire department connections. Fire department connections for automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 912. 903.3.8 Limited area sprinkler systems. Limited area sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the standards listed in Section 903.3.1 except as provided in Sections 903.3.8.1 through 903.3.8.5. 903.3.8.1 Number of sprinklers. Limited area sprin- kler systems shall not exceed six sprinklers in any sin- gle fire area. 903.3.8.2 Occupancy hazard classification. Only areas classified by NFPA 13 as Light Hazard or Ordi- nary Hazard Group 1 shall be permitted to be protected by limited area sprinkler systems. 903.3.8.3 Piping arrangement. Where a limited area sprinkler system is installed in a building with an auto- matic wet standpipe system, sprinklers shall be sup- plied by the standpipe system. Where a limited area sprinkler system is installed in a building without an automatic wet standpipe system, water shall be permit- ted to be supplied by the plumbing system provided that the plumbing system is capable of simultaneously supplying domestic and sprinkler demands. 903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised or secured in the open position. 903.3.8.5 Calculations. Hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 shall be provided to demon- strate that the available water flow and pressure are adequate to supply all sprinklers installed in any single fire area with discharge densities corresponding to the hazard classification. 903.3.9 Floor control valves. Floor control valves and 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 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Buildings that are four or more stories in height. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level offire department vehicle access. Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterfiow detection assemblies shall not be 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pres- sures and waterfiow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. Exceptions: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the auto- matic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided. 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 posi- tion. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position. 903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble sig- nals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved supervising station or, where approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. Exceptions: I. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored. 152 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Illinlli ir i Copynight©2oi6CABSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Elbe ausbrrnkneron Dec i92o166s43o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electri- cally supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annun- ciated. 903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the sys- tem. Where a 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. 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 occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level offire department vehicle access. 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and struc- tures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11. 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 systems 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 systems, regardless of installation date, shall be inspected, tested and maintained within the time periods specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Sec- tion 904(a) (2) above. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.7(a) through (c)] Inspection, Testing, and Mainte- nance Requirements for Engineered and Pre-engineered Fixed Extinguishing Systems. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with: California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 904(a)(2), 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). 904.1.1 Certification of service personnel for fire-extin- guishing equipment. Service personnel providing or con- ducting maintenance on automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall pos- sess a valid certificate issued by an approved governmen- tal agency, or other approved organization for the type of system and work performed. 904.2 Where permitted. Automatic fire-extinguishing sys- tems installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903 shall be approved by the fire code official. 904.2.1 Restriction on using automatic sprinkler sys- tem exceptions or reductions. Automatic fire-extinguish- ing systems shall not be considered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed for auto- matic sprinkler systems or by other requirements of this code. 904.2.2 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct sys- tem required by Section 609 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code. 904.3 Installation. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with this section. 904.3.1 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code. 904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a man- ual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904.11.1. Where more than one hazard could be simulta- neously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards shall be protected by a single system designed to protect all hazards that could become involved. Exception: Multiple systems shall be permitted to be installed if they are designed to operate simultaneously. 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. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 153 ulr I Copyright @2016 CA BSC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Ellie ED9sbruckoer on Dec 19, 2016 63O AM Pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC No further ATTACHMENT #10 BUILDING ACCESS ROADS AND DOORS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS Sections 3206, 3207 3208) b SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See and STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREAa (square feet) Automatic fire- Fire detection Building Smoke and Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and 3206.4) extinguishing system system access heat removal Maximum pile dimension" permissible storage Maximum (see Section (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.6) (see Section 3206.7) pile volume (feet) height" (cubic feet) 3206.4) (feet) 0-500 Not Not N t Not Not Not Not Required' Required Requ ired' Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Required' Yes' N Reqi t ired" Not Required 100 40 100,000 2,501-12,000 Yes Not N t Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Reqi red" Required 2,501-12,000 Not Nt Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Req red" Required 100 40 400,000 I -N (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Y s Yes' 100 30'200,000 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes Not Y s Yes' Required 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Required Y's Yes' 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not Y s Yes' 100 40 400,000 500,000 Required 0-500 Not Not N t Not 50 Not Not Required' Required RecF red" Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not N t Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Requ ired' Required 501-2,500 Not N t Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Reqt ired' Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Y s Yes' 50 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yec ____________ Not Yes Yes' 50 30 75,000 Required 3000015000005,h Yes Not Yes Yes' 50 30 75,000 Required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 mtm , 1 square foot = 0.0929 mtm. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. For aisles, see Section 3206.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 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 1 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 Section 706 of the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. Not required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m s)1° or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 374 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I Fi I Copyright . 201r with CA BSC. No further HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3206.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupan- cies shall be separated in accordance with the California Building Code. 3206.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 3206.3.2.1 or 3206.3.2.2. 3206.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all high- piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 3206.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barriers con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Califor- nia Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. 3206.3.2.2 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 3206.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1 -hour fire barriers shall be constructed in accor- dance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 3204.2. 3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and 3209. 3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system require- ments based upon the presence of pallets shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 13. 3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2335 or FM 4996 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. I 3206.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 3206.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 3206.6.1.1 Number of doors required. Not less than one access door shall be provided in each 100 linear 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 (30480mm). Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors is allowed to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in existing buildings where no change in occu- pancy is proposed. The number and distribution of access doors in existing buildings shall be approved. 3206.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 3206.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 3206.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. 3206.8 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. 3206.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor- age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m), in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1 through 3206.9.3. 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 systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 3206.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1.1 and 3206.9.1.2. Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, that are used only for employee access, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 3206.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin- klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodi- ties. 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 con- tain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprinkler system designed for multiple-row racks of 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 375 'F I I Copyright@2oi6CABSC. ALL RJGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byEflieK1ausbruckneron Dec i92o16&543o AM pursuaot to License Agreement with CA BS No further FIRE SERVICE FEATURES FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY. FIRE LANE. KEY BOX. TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES. SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire appara- tus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exte- rior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exceptions: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where any of the following conditions occur: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 1.2. 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. 1.3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities. 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 condi- tions or other factors that could limit access. 503.1.3 High-piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-piled combustible stor- age shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32. 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.05(a)] Fire Department 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 not less than 20 feet in width. Such right-of-way shall be unobstructed and maintained only as access to the public 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 interest tic satetv and 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 unob- structed vertical 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 or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction. 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 pro- vided with an approved area for turning around fire appa- ratus. 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 accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces that are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained where required by the fire code official. 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus. 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus. 503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that 94 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 111111 I I'F I Copyright @ 2016 CA RSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Elbe KJausbruckner on Dec 19,2016 6:54:30 AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further FIRE SERVICE FEATURES include the words NO PARKING—FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when neces- sary to provide adequate visibility. 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Sections 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times. 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code offi- cial. 503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire 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 F2200. 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. Where 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 public 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 m) 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 build- ings. 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 pri- vate school, which maintains any building used for the instruction or housing of school pupils on land entirely enclosed (except for building 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 erection 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-protection agencies may be equipped. 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 shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for auto- matic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS 504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code shall be main- tained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided when required by the fire code official. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.05(b)] Fire Department Access and Egress. (Roofs) (b) Roofs. No person shall install or maintain any security barrier such as barbed wire fencing, razor wire fencing, chain link fencing, or any other fencing material, cable, aerial, antenna, or other obstruction on the roof of any com- mercial establishment in such a manner as to obstruct or ren- der egress or access hazardous in the event offire or other emergency. Exception: Guy wire, rods and aerial antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than 30 degrees provided there is full clearance of seven feet or more between the roof and said obstruction. Guy wire or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast. 504.2 Maintenance of exterior doors and openings. Exte- rior doors and their function shall not be eliminated without prior approval. Exterior doors that have been rendered non- functional and that retain a functional door exterior appear- ance shall have a sign affixed to the exterior side of the door with the words THIS DOOR BLOCKED. The sign shall con- sist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) wide and not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. Required fire department access doors shall not be obstructed or eliminated. Exit and exit access doors shall comply with Chapter 10. Access doors for high-piled combustible storage shall comply with Section 3206.6.1. 504.3 Stairway access to roof. New buildings four or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3- percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Sec- 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 95 IIIl!II1lPM•ii1I11ii1l I'Fi I .ALL T 30 AM pursusro to License Agreement with CA BSC No further - OWN. uI_ - INNEW NWA OFFICES ///x7fl lull lull lil iuuiiilli iIl!Ui 11 flJP l. I ll~ ____.! VA WtiY Doors --- ___ • - Ell • I __INEMEN MINI Wool : ' ____ a::: : L ::::h: ATTACHMENT #11 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)b (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREA (square feet) Automatic fire- Fire detection Building Smoke and I Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and 3206.4) extinguishing system system access heat removal! Maximum pile d imension' permissible storage Maximum pile volume (see Section (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.6) (see Section i 3206.7) I (feet) height'1 (cubic feet) 3206.4) (feet) 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required' Required Required' Required Required Required Required 501-2,500 Not Required' Yes Not Required' Not Reqired 100 40 100,000 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Required' Req fred 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Req fred 100 40 400,000 I -TV (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Yes Y 30'200,000 100 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes Not Yes YsJ Required 100 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Yes AsJ Required 100 40 400,000 Greater than Yes Not Yes Y j 100 40 400,000 500,000 Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not Required' Required Required' Req fred Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not I' )t 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Required' Req fred 501-2,500 Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Req fred 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Yes Y s 50 20 50,000 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yc3 _______ Not Yc ____ Yesi 50 30 75,000 Required I 300 00l-50 F 0,000' Yes Not Required Yes 50 30 75,000 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the po on of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. For aisles, see Section 3206.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be prov d in accordance with Note g where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and com stible liquids, respectively. Section 503 shall apply for fire apparatus access. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option 1 shall be used. Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire tection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; 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 -hour fire wall constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 s are feet in area. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing syste designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. rTNOt required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76200mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m. s)'° or less that are listed to control a fire in the - stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. - 374 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Copyrightso6 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Eli, Kloosbruckner on Dec 19 2016 65430 AM purs000t to License Agreement with CA BSC No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS [BF] 909.21.1.1 Use of ventilation systems. Ventila- tion systems, other than hoistway supply air systems, are permitted to be used to exhaust air from adjacent spaces on the fire floor, two floors immediately below and one floor immediately above the fire floor to the building's exterior where necessary to maintain posi- tive pressure relationships as required in Section 909.2 1.1 during operation of the elevator shaft pressur- ization system. [BF] 909.2 1.2 Rational analysis. A rational analysis com- plying with Section 909.4 shall be submitted with the con- struction documents. [BF] 909.21.3 Ducts for system. Any duct system that is part of the pressurization system shall be protected with the same fire-resistance rating as required for the elevator shaft enclosure. [BF] 909.21.4 Fan system. The fan system provided for the pressurization system shall be as required by Sections 909.2 1.4.1 through 909.2 1.4.4. [BF] 909.21.4.1 Fire resistance. Where located within the building, the fan system that provides the pressur- ization shall be protected with the same fire-resistance rating required for the elevator shaft enclosure. [BF] 909.21.4.2 Smoke detection. The fan system shall be equipped with a smoke detector that will auto- matically shut down the fan system when smoke is detected within the system. [BF] 909.21.4.3 Separate systems. A separate fan sys- tem shall be used for each elevator hoistway. [BF] 909.21.4.4 Fan capacity. The supply fan shall be either adjustable with a capacity of not less than 1,000 cfm (0.4719 m3/s) per door, or that specified by a regis- tered design professional to meet the requirements of a designed pressurization system. [BF] 909.21.5 Standby power. The pressurization system shall be provided with standby power in accordance with Section 604. [BF] 909.21.6 Activation of pressurization system. The elevator pressurization system shall be activated upon acti- vation of either the building fire alarm system or the eleva- tor lobby smoke detectors. Where both a building fire alarm system and elevator lobby smoke detectors are pres- ent, each shall be independently capable of activating the pressurization system. [BF] 909.21.7 Testing. Testing for performance shall be required in accordance with Section 909.18.8. System acceptance shall be in accordance with Section 909.19. [BF] 909.21.8 Marking and identification. Detection and control systems shall be marked in accordance with Section 909.14. [BF] 909.21.9 Control diagrams. Control diagrams shall be provided in accordance with Section 909.15. [BF] 909.21.10 Control panel. A control panel comply- ing with Section 909.16 shall be provided. [BF] 909.21.11 System response time. Hoistway pressur- ization systems shall comply with the requirements for smoke control system response time in Section 909.17. SECTION 910 SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL 910.1 General. Where required by this code, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke removal systems shall conform to the requirements of this section. 910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents or a mechani- cal smoke removal system shall be installed as required by Sections 910.2.1 and 910.2.2. Exceptions: Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers. Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode spe- cial application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m . S)"2 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprin- klers. 910.2.1 Group F-i or S-i. Smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with Section 910.3 or a mechanical smoke removal system installed in accordance with Section 910.4 shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-i or S-i occupancy having more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) of undivided area. In occupied por- tions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly, a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with Section 910.4 shall be installed. Exception: Group F-] aircraft manufacturing build- ings and Group S-i aircraft repair hangars. 910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Smoke and heat removal required by Table 3206.2 for buildings and por- tions thereof containing high-piled combustible storage shall be installed in accordance with Section 910.3 in unsprinklered buildings. In buildings and portions thereof containing high-piled combustible storage equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1, a smoke and heat removal system shall be installed in accordance with Section 910.3 or 910.4. In occupied portions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly, a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with Section 910.4 shall be installed. * ** 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 193 IIIII,VIFIPMI1I1I11inl1I h'Fi I CopynghL©2oI6CABSC.ALLPdGHTSRESERVEflAccessedbyEUieK1ausbruckneronDeci92oL66:543o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC No further ATTACHMENT #12 DRAFT CURTAINS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS b SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208) STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREAa (square feet) Automatic fire- Fire detection Building Smoke and Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and 3206.4) extinguishing system system access heat removal Maximum pile dimensionc permissible storage Maximum pile volume (see Section (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.6) (see Section 3206.7) (feet) heightd (cubic feet) 3206.4) (feet) 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Required' Required Required' Required Required Required Required Not Yes' Not Not 100 40 100,000 Required Required' Required 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not 100 40 400,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required Required 100 40 400,000 '-Iv (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes Yes3 100 30'200,000 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 C Draft Curtains Removed from 40 400,000 20,001-500,000 40 400,000 Table 32062 in the 2016 Edition iiiiii ___ Yes Yes Yes 100 Greater than 40 400,000 Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not 50 Not Not Requireda Required Required' Required Required Required 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 50 30 75,000 Public accessible Required Required' Required 501-2,500 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required 50 30 75,000 High (Option 1) hazard 50 1-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes Yesi 50,000 50 20 (Option 2) 2,501-300,000 Yes Not Yes yesJ Required 50 30 75,000 300,001-500,000g, h Yes Not Yes Yes Required 50 30 75,000 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. For aisles, see Section 3206.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 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 1 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. It. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. Not required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m s)'° or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 374 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ir i AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #13 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS > 6. Where the most remote portion of a floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connec- tion, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations. The distances from a hose connection shall be measured along the path of travel. 905.4.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class I stand- pipe systems not located within an interior exit stairway shall be protected by a degree of fire resistance 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 interior exit stairway 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 inter- connected 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 stream fog nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose. 905.5.1 Groups A-i and A-2. In Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of more than 1,000, hose connections shall be located on each side of any stage, on each side of the rear of the auditorium, on each side of the balcony, 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 nun) 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 offi- cial. 905.6 Location of Class III standpipe hose connections. Class III standpipe systems shall have hose connections located as required for Class I standpipes in Section 905.4 and shall have Class II hose connections as required in Sec- tion 905.5. 905.6.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class III stand- pipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I sys- tems in accordance with Section 905.4.1. 905.6.2 Interconnection. In buildings where more than one Class III standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be interconnected in accordance with NFPA 14. 905.7 Cabinets. Cabinets containing fire-fighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire depart- ment valves, shall not be blocked from use or obscured from view. 905.7.1 Cabinet equipment identification. Cabinets shall be identified in an approved manner by a permanently attached sign with letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high in a color that contrasts with the background color, indicating the equipment contained therein. Exceptions: Doors not large enough to accommodate a writ- ten sign shall be marked with a permanently attached pictogram of the equipment contained therein. Doors that have either an approved visual identi- fication clear glass panel or a complete glass door panel are not required to be marked. 905.7.2 Locking cabinet doors. Cabinets shall be unlocked. Exceptions: 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 and in mental health areas of Group 1-2 occupancies. 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed. Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14. 905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit. Exceptions: Valves to underground key or hub valves in road- way 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 during construction and demolition operations shall be pro- vided in accordance with Section 3313. 905.11 Existing buildings. Where required in Chapter 11, existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905. SECTION 906 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R- 1, R-2, R-2. 1, R-3. 1, R-4 and S occupancies. Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-13:C. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 159 L'F I Copyright©2oi6CABSC. ALL PJGHTSRESERVED. Accessed by Ellie K1ausbnckneron Dec i92o16s43o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1. [5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. ] Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to labo- ratories, 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 minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating. Where required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of domestic cooking equip- ment located in a Group 1-2. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.29(a) through (d)] Portable Fire Extinguishing Equip- ment. 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 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 simi- lar workroom. (2) Not less than one 10-B: C unit (not less than 4-B:C for existing extinguishers in existing occupancies) shall be provided: For each motor and fan room. Adjacent to each switchboard on the stage or platform. 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. 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 2005.2 Aircraft towing vehicles 2005.3 Aircraft welding apparatus 2005.4 Aircraft fuel-servicing tank vehicles 2005.5 j Aircraft hydrant fuel-servicing vehicles 2005.6 Aircraft fuel-dispensing stations 2007.7 Heliports and helistops 2108.4 Dry cleaning plants 2305.5 Motor fuel-dispensing facilities 2310.6.4 Marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities 2311.6 Repair garages 2404.4.1 Spray-finishing operations 2405.4.2 Dip-tank operations 2406.4.2 Powder-coating areas 2804.3 Lumberyards/woodworking facilities 2808.8 Recycling facilities 2809.5 Exterior lumber storage 2903.5 Organic-coating areas 3006.3 Industrial ovens 3104.12 Tents and membrane structures 3206.1 Rack storage 3315.1 Buildings under construction or demolition 3317.3 Roofing operations 3408.2 Tire rebuilding/storage 3504.2.6 Welding and other hot work 3604.4 Marinas 5203.6 Combustible fibers 5703.2.1 Flammable and combustible liquids, general 5704.3.3.1 Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids 5704.3.7.5.2 Liquid storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids 5705.4.9 Solvent distillation units 5706 2 7 Farms and construction sites-flammable and combustible liquids storage 5706.4.10.1 Bulk plants and terminals for flammable and combustible liquids 5706.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufac- turing establishments-fuel dispensing 5706.6.4 Tank vehicles for flammable and combustible liquids 5906.5.7 Flammable solids 6108.2 LP-gas 160 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE i&aii L'F I Copyright©2oI6CABSC All RIGHTS P.ESERVED.Accessed byE11ieK1sbruckneron Dec i92o16&s4:3o AMp toLicense Agreement with CA BSC. No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TITLE 19, DIVISION 1, SECTION 569, TABLE 3 Type of Basic Minimum Maximum Travel Hazard Extinguisher Distance to (in meters) Rating Extinguishers (in feet) 5B 30 9.15 Light (low) lOB 50 15.25 Ordinary lOB 30 9.15 (moderate) 20B 50 15.25 40B 30 9.15 Extra (high) 80B 50 15.25 Note 1. The specfied rating does not imply that fires of the magnitudes indicated by these ratings will occur, but rather to give the operators more time and agent to handle difficult spilifires that may occur. Note 2. For fires involving water soluble flammable liquids, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 566(d). Note 3. For specific hazard applications, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 566. Two or more extinguishers of lower rating shall not be used to fulfill the protection requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 569, Table 3. The protection requirements may be fulfilled with extinguishers of high ratings, provided the travel distance to such larger extinguishers shall not exceed 50 feet (15.25 m), as shown in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 569, Table 3. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §570(a) through (e)] Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for 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 apprecia- ble depth [greater than /4 inch (0.64 cm)] where the sur- face area exceeds 10 square feet (0.93 m2). 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 B fire 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. For fires involving cooking grease or water-soluble flammable liquids, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Sec- tion 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 foot of hazard. Two or more extinguishers of lower ratings shall not be used in lieu of the extinguisher required for the largest hazard 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 individ- ually protected. An extinguisher in the proximity of a haz- ard 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 extin- guishing medium. This requirement includes situations where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A or Class B haz- ard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or Class B hazard. Note: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as soon as possible to prevent reigniting. 906.3.1 Class A fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies that involve primarily Class A fire haz- ards, the minimum sizes and distribution shall comply with Table 906.3(1). TABLE 906.3(1) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR CLASS A FIRE HAZARDS LIGHT ORDINARY EXTRA (Low) (Moderate) (High) HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY Minimum rated 2-Ac 2-A 4Aa 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 extinguisher" square feet square feet square feet Maximum distance of 75 feet 75 feet 75 feet travel to extinguisher For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, I square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon = 3.785 L. Two 21 /2-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 Occupancies. 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 (6.4 mm) shall be selected and placed in accordance with Table 906.3(2). Portable fire extinguishers for occupancies involving flammable or combustible liquids with a depth of greater than 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) shall be selected and placed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 165 ii'r I 30 AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TABLE 906.3(2) FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS WITH DEPTHS OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.25-INCH' BASIC MINIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF TYPE OF HAZARD EXTINGUISHER TRAVEL TO RATING EXTINGUISHERS (feet) Light (Low) 5-B 30 10-B 50 Ordinary! (Moderate) 10-B 30 20-B 50 Extra (High) 40-B 30 80-B 50 For SL 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. a. For requirements on water-soluble flammable liquids and alternative sizing criteria, see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. 906.3.3 Class C fire hazards. Portable fire extinguishers for Class C fire hazards shall be selected and placed on the basis of the anticipated 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 904.12.5. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §573(a) through (c)] Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Commercial Cooking Operations. Fire extinguishers with a Class K rating shall be pro- vided for hazards where there is a potential for fires involving 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. Additional fire extinguishers, required for the control of other classes offires, shall be provided for commercial cooking areas as required by California Code of Regula- tions, Title 19, Division 1, Section 567. 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 official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.5] Physical Damage Protection. Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are sub- ject to physical damage, (e.g., from impact, vibration, the environment) shall be adequately protected. 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire exti1 guishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be com- pletely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the loca- tions of extinguishers. 906.7 Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extin- guishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's installation 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 sur- face in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions. Wheeled-type fire extinguishers shall be located in a designated location. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.4] 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 pounds (18.14 kg) shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 5 feet (1.53 m) above the floor. Fire extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 pounds (18.14 kg) (except wheeled types) shall be so installed that the top of the fire 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). 906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extin ! guishers shall not be locked. I Exceptions: Where portable fire extinguishers subject to mali- cious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access. 2. In Group 1-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group 1-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided the staff has keys. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.21 Cabinets. Cabinets housing extinguishers shall not be locked. Exception: Where extinguishers are subject to malicious use, locked cabinets may be used provided they include a means of emergency access and are approved by the authority having jurisdiction. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.71 Sealed Cabinets. Where extinguishers are installed in closed cabinets that are exposed to elevated temperatures, the cabinets shall be pro- vided with screened openings and drains. 166 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ii ilil ui'r ii Copyright @2016 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Accessed by Ellie Klausbruckner on Dec 19, 2016 643O AM pursu License Agreement with CA BSC No further FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 906.9 Extinguisher installation. The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.91 through 906.9.3. 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Por- table fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceed- ing 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor. 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 3.5 feet (1067 mm) above the floor. 906.9.3 Floor clearance. The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extin- guishers shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm). 906.10 Wheeled units. Wheeled fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in a designated location. SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS 907.1 General. This section covers the application, installa- tion, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and struc- tures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.9 are applicable to existing buildings and structures. 907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction docu- ments for fire alarm systems shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work pro- posed and show in detail that it will conform to the provi- sions of this code, the California Building Code, and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as deter- mined by the fire code official. 907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation, and shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following where applicable to the system being installed: A floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms. Locations of alarm-initiating devices. Locations of alarm notification appliances, includ- ing candela ratings for visible alarm notification appliances. Design minimum audibility level for occupant notification. Location of fire alarm control unit, transponders and notification power supplies. Annunciators. Power connection. Battery calculations. Conductor type and sizes. Voltage drop calculations. Manufacturers' data sheets indicating model num- bers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials. Details of ceiling height and construction. The interface of fire safety control functions. Classification of the supervising station. All plans and shop drawings shall use the symbols identified in NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols. Exception: Other symbols are allowed where approved by the enforcing agency. 907.1.3 Equipment. Systems and components shall be California State Fire Marshal listed and approved in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 for the purpose for which they are installed. 90 7.1.4 Fire-walls and fire barrier walls. For the purpose of Section 907, fire walls and fire barrier walls shall not define separate buildings. 907.1.5 Fire alarm use. A fire alarm system shall not be used for any purpose other than fire warning or mass noti- fication and where permitted by NFPA 72. 907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be pro- vided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterfiow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, or automatic fire alarm systems, a single fire alarm box shall be installed at a location approved by the enforcing agency. Exceptions: The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm control units dedicated to elevator recall con- trol, supervisory service and fire sprinkler monitor- ing. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impair- ment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. The manual fire alarm box is not required to be installed when approved by the fire code official. 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that acti- vates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.10 of the 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 167 i'ri I Copyright© 2016 CA BSC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byEllieK brudmonDeci9,2oI66:s4o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #14 AISLE WIDTHS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3206.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupan- cies shall be separated in accordance with the California Building Code. 3206.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 3206.3.2.1 or 3206.3 .2.2. 3206.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all high- piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 3206.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barriers con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Califor- nia Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. 3206.3.2.2 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 3206.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1-hour fire barriers shall be constructed in accor- dance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 3204.2. 3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and 3209. 3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system require- ments based upon the presence of pallets shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 13. 3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2335 or FM 4996 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. 3206.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 3206.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 3206.6.1.1 Number of doors required. Not less than one access door shall be provided in each 100 linear 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). Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors is allowed to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in existing buildings where no change in occu- pancy is proposed. The number and distribution of access doors in existing buildings shall be approved. 3206.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 3206.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 3206.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. 3206.8 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. 3206.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor- age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1 through 3206.9.3. 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 systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 3206.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1.1 and 3206.9.1.2. Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, that are used only for employee access, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 3206.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin- klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodi- ties. 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 con- tain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprinkler system designed for multiple-row racks of 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 375 Ii 30 AM pursu-t to License Agreernent ~ith CA BSC. No further HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE high-hazard commodities shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical stocking methods are used. 3206.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non- sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide. 3206.9.2 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 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory. 3206.9.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan- cies. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length in all other occupancies. Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end aisle. 3206.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906. SECTION 3207 SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed- ing 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accor- dance with Sections 3206 and this section. 3207.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with the California Building Code and NFPA 13. 3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. 3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206.2. 3207.4 Array. Where an automatic sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. SECTION 3208 RACK STORAGE 3208.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Section 3206 and this section. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack stor- age. 3208.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the California Building Code. 3208.2.1 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engineered fire protec- tion systems. 3208.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 20 square feet (1.9 m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. Exceptions: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprising not less than 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 13. 3208.2.2.1 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 3208.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accor- dance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall be main- tained. 3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Where required by the fire code official, flue spaces required by Table 3208.3, in single-, double- or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with approved devices to protect the required flue spaces. Such devices shall not be removed or modified. 3208.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13. 3208.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra- high-rack combustible storage. 3208.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack 376 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE I1ni1I RUM Copyright Q 2016 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS PESERVED. Accessed by Me Mausbruckner on Dec 19,2016 6:54:30 A-M purswmt to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #15 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE 3203.7.3 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic materials having a heat of combustion and a burning rate similar to those of ordinary combustibles. Examples of Group C plastics include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing: 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 olyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) 3203.7.4 Limited quantities of Group A plastics in mixed commodities. Figure 3203.7.4 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 commodity classification. SECTION 3204 DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS 3204.1 General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class 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 3204.2. 3204.2 Designation based on engineering analysis. The designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or por- tion thereof, is allowed to be based on a lower hazard class than that of the highest class of commodity stored when a limited quantity of the higher hazard commodity has been demonstrated by engineering analysis to be adequately pro- tected by the automatic sprinkler system provided. The engineering analysis shall consider the ability of the sprin- kler system to deliver the higher density required by the higher hazard commodity. The higher density shall be based on the actual storage height of the pile or rack and the mini- mum allowable design area for sprinkler operation as set forth in the density/area figures provided in NFPA 13. The contiguous area occupied by the higher hazard commodity shall not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2) and additional areas of higher hazard commodity shall be separated from other such areas by 25 feet (7620 mm) or more. The sprin- kler system shall be capable of delivering the higher density over a minimum area of 900 square feet (84 m2) for wet pipe systems and 1,200 square feet (111 m2) for dry pipe sys- tems. The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with Section 903. SECTION 3205 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE 3205.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. 3205.2 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305. 3205.3 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in accor- dance with Section 310. 3205.4 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste mate- rial and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (6 10 mm) shall be maintained in 48- inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unob- structed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (I 118 mm) shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3206.9. 3205.5 File dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions and height limitations shall comply with Section 3207.3. 3205.6 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maxi- mum allowable storage height shall be provided. 3205.7 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4. 3205.8 Flue snaces. Flue snaces shall comnlv with Section 3208.3. SECTION 3206 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES 3206.1 General. Fire protection and life safety features for high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.2 through 3206.10. 3206.2 Extent and type of protection. Where required by Table 3206.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal 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 requirements because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by Table 3206.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design require- ments. 3206.3 Separation of high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas shall be separated from other portions of the building where required by Sections 3206.3.1 through 3206.3.2.2. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 373 I1iI1I I'F I AM pursuant to LkenseAgreernuntwith CA BSC No further ATTACHMENT #16 PALLETIZED/FLOOR STORAGE MAXIMUM PILE DIMENSION HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TABLE 3206.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL STORAGE AREAS SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF SIZE OF HIGH-PILED (See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)b STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE (see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS STORAGE AREA (square feet) Automatic fire- Fire detection Building Smoke and Maximum (see Sections 3206.2 and 3206.4) extinguishing system system access heat removal Maximum pile dimensionc permissible storage Maximum pile volume (see Section (see Section 3206.5) (see Section 3206.6) (see Section 3206.7) (feet) heightd (cubic feet) 3206.4) (feet) 0-500 Not Not Not Not Not P lot N Required' Required Required' Required ReqI, ired Rec uired Req ired 501-2,500 Not Required' Yes Not Required' Not Required ii 0 - 0 100,000 - 2,501-12,000 Yes Not Not Not UO 0 400.000 Public accessible Required Required' Required - - - 2,501-12,000 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required UO 400,000 to I -TV (Option 1) 2,501-12,000 Not Nonpublic accessible Required' Yes Yes Yes3 )00 U(o O 200 (Option 2) 12,001-20,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yes' 110 10 400,000 20,001-500,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yes ii 0 - 0 400 )00 Greater than Yes Not Yes Yes U 0 4o 400.000 Required 0-500 Not Not Not Not 1lot N t Required' Required Required' Required Rec uired Reqt iired 501-2,500 Yes Not Not Not 5 0 75,00 Public accessible Required Required' Required - 501-2,500 Not Not Not Nonpublic accessible Yes Required Required' Required 50 75,00 High (Option 1) hazard 501-2,500 Not Nonpublic accessible Requireda Yes Yes Yd 5 0 50, 00 (Option 2) r r r 2,501-300,000 - Yea Not VPQ Ye& 50 30 75,000 300001-500OOO'' Yes Not Yes Yes 30Required Required T~F] 50 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. For aisles, see Section 3206.9. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.9. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 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 1 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 Section 706 of the California Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. Not required where storage areas with an exit access travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m. )I0 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 374 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ii iiili i'ri I Copyright 02016 CABSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byEllie Klaaasbruckn,r on Dec 19 2016 6:543O AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC No further ATTACHMENT #17 FLUE SPACE REQUIREMENTS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE high-hazard commodities shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in areas accessible to the public where mechanical stocking methods are used. 3206.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in non- sprinklered buildings shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide. 3206.9.2 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 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor level, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory. 3206.9.3 Dead-end aisles. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length in Group M occupan- cies. Dead-end aisles shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length in all other occupancies. Exception: Dead-end aisles are not limited where the length of the dead-end aisle is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end aisle. 3206.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- guishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906. SECTION 3207 SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGE 3207.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceed- ing 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be in accor- dance with Sections 3206 and this section. 3207.2 Fire protection. Where automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. The design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with the California Building Code and NFPA 13. 3207.2.1 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. 3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimen- sions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile vol- ume shall be in accordance with Table 3206.2. 3207.4 Array. Where an automatic sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. SECTION 3208 RACK STORAGE 3208.1 General. Rack store shall be in accordance with Section 3206 and this see n. Bin boxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimensio* shall be regulated as rack stor- age. I 3208.2 Fire protection. here automatic sprinklers are required by Table 3206.2, i approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed thi ighout the building or to 1-hour fire barriers constructed in xordance with Section 707 of the California Building Co Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by openir protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. The desig nd installation of the automatic sprinkler system and other plicable fire protection shall be in accordance with Secti( 903.3.1.1 and the California Building Code. 3208.2.1 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specialty engineered fire protec- tion systems. 3208.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 20 square feet (1.9 m2), measured between pproved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. Exceptions: Racks with msh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having 4iform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm' apart, comprising not less than 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spces are allowed to be treated as racks without so 'd shelves. Racks used for t[ie storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accor- dance with NFPh 13. 3208.2.2.1 Fire protetion. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving sh4.11 be in accordance with NFPA 13. 3208.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accor- dance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall be main- tained. 3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Where required by the fire code official, flue spaces required by Table 3208.3, in single-, double- or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with approved devices to protect the required flue spaces. Such devices shall not be removed or modified. 3208.4 Column protection. Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13. 3208.5 Extra-high-rack storage systems. Approval of the fire code official shall be obtained prior to installing extra- high-rack combustible storage. 3208.5.1 Fire protection. Buildings with extra-high-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extra-high-rack 376 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE LF I Copyrigbt©2oi6CABSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byEUieK1ausbruckeron Dec i9zot66:s43o AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #18 MEANS OF EGRESS MEANS OF EGRESS 1005.3.1 Stairways. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) per occupant. Where stairways serve more than one story, only the occu- pant load of each story considered individually shall be used in calculating the required capacity of the stairways serving that story. Exceptions: For other than Group H and 1-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029.6.2 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control sys- tem complying with Section 909. Facilities with outdoor smoke-protected assem- bly seating shall be permitted to the capacity fac- tors in Section 1029.6.3 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open to the outdoors. For Group H-i, H-2, H-3 and H-4 occupancies the total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.7 inches (7.62 mm) per occupant. For rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes without smoke protection see Section 1029. 1005.3.2 Other egress components. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components other than stair- ways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant. For other than Group H and 1-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress compo- nents other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency voice/ alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029.6.2 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control system complying with Section 909. Facilities with outdoor smoke-protected assem- bly seating shall be permitted to the capacity fac- tors in Section 1029.6.3 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit dis- charge is open to the outdoors. For Group H-i, H-2, H-3 and H-4 occupancies the total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.4 inches (5.08 mm) per occupant. Means of egress complying with Section 1029. I I 1005.4 Continuity. The minimum width or required capacity of the means of egress required from any story of a building shall not be reduced along the path of egress travel until arrival at the public way. 1005.5 Distribution of minimum width and required capacity. Where more than one exit, or access to more than one exit, is required, the means of egress shall be configured such that the loss of any one exit, or access to one exit, shall not reduce the available capacity or width to less than 50 per- cent of the required capacity or width. 1005.6 Egress convergence. Where the means of egress from stories above and below converge at an intermediate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is larger. 1005.7 Encroachment. Encroachments into the required means of egress width shall be in accordance with the provi- sions of this section. 1005.7.1 Doors. Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half Exceptions: 1. In other than Group 1-2 occupancies, surface- mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7-inch maximum (178 mm) encroachment where both of the following condi- tions exist: 1.1. The hardware is mounted to the side of the door facing away from the adjacent wall where the door is in the open posi- tion; and 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 365 iiiIJruri1MIiui Ililall I 'Fi Ii c op,,igh1.2o11CAIISC. All RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byffie Klausbruckner on Dec 19,2016 6:54:30 AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. Nofurther MEANS OF EGRESS TABLE 1006.2.1 SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD OF SPACE MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE (feet) Without Sprinkler System (feet) With Sprinkler System (feet) Occupant Load OL:g30 OL>30 A8,E,M 49 75 75 - 758 B 49 100 75 1008 F 49 75 75 iooa H-1,H-2,H-3 3 NP NP 25 H-4, H-5 10 NP NP 75' 12d,121, 14 10 NP NP 758 1-3 10 NP NP 1008 R-1 10 NP NP 758 R-2 10 NP NP 1258 R-2.1 10 NP NP 75 R3e,R3.1e 10 NP NP 125 R-4' 10 NP NP 125 S1 29 100 75 __. 100' U 49 100 75 758 L See Section 453.6.1 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. NP = Not Permitted. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance 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. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. For a room or space used for assembly purposes having fixed seating, see Section 1029.8. For the travel distance limitations in Group 1-2 or 1-2.1, see Section 407.4. The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group R-3 occupancy located in a mixed occupancy building or within a Group R-3 or R-4 congregate living facility. The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than 100 feet. For the travel distance limitations in Group R-3 and R-4 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, see Section 1006.2.2.6. For holding cells, see Section 408.3.11. 1< Where basements are used for 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 basement 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 approved by the enforc- ing 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 1006.3 .2 (1) and 1006.3.2 (2) are not applica- ble to this occupancy classification. ** 1006.2.2.5 Vehicular ramps. Vehicular ramps shall not be considered as an exit access ramp unless pedes- trian facilities are provided. 1006.2.2.6 Group R-3 and R-4. Where Group R-3 occupancies are permitted by Section 903.2.8 to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, the exit access travel distance for Group R-3 shall not be more than 125 feet. Where Group R-4 occupancies are permitted by Section 903.2.8 to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, the exit access travel distance for Group R-4 shall not be more than 75 feet. 1006.2.2.7Large family day-care home. Every story or basement of a large family day-care home shall be pro- vided with two exits which are remotely located from each other. Every required exit shall be of a size to per- mit the installation of a door not less than 32 inches (813 mm) in clear width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height. A manually operated hori- zontal sliding door may be used as one of the two required exits. 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 367 II'F I Copyright Q 2016 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Elbe I(lausbruckner on Dec 19,2016 6:54:3o AM pursuam to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further MEANS OF EGRESS 1016.2.2 Basement exits in Group 1-2 occupancies. For additional requirements for occupancies in Group 1-2 or I- 2.1, see Section 407. SECTION 1017 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE 1017.1 General. Travel distance within the exit access por- tion of the means of egress system shall be in accordance with this section. 1017.2 Limitations. Exit access travel distance shall not exceed the values given in Table 1017.2. 1017.2.1 Exterior egress balcony increase. Exit access travel distances specified in Table 1017.2 shall be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) pro- vided the last portion of the exit access leading to the exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony constructed in accor- dance with Section 1021. The length of such balcony shall be not less than the amount of the increase taken. 1017.2.2 Group F-i and S-i increase. The maximum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in Group F-i or S-i occupancies where all of the following conditions are met: The portion of the building classified as Group F-i or S-i is limited to one story in height. The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm). The building is equipped throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 1017.3 Measurement. Exit access travel distance shall be measured from the most remote point within a story along the natural and unobstructed path of horizontal and vertical egress travel to the entrance to an exit. Exception: In open parking garages, exit access travel dis- tance is permitted to be measured to the closest riser of an exit access stairway or the closest slope of an exit access ramp. 1017.3.1 Exit access stairways and ramps. Travel dis- tance on exit access stairways or ramps shall be included in the exit access travel distance measurement. The mea- surement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stair and landings. The measurement along ramps shall be made on the walking surface in the center of the ramp and landings. SECTION 1018 AISLES 1018.1 General. Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. Aisles or aisle accessways shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that contain seats, tables, furnishings, displays TABLE 1017.2 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCES OCCUPANCY WITHOUT SPRINKLER SYSTEM (feet) WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM (feet) A, E, F-1, M, R, S-I 250 200' R-2.1 Not Permitted 250" B 200 . 300" - F-2, S-2, U 300 400" H-i Not Permitted 75" H-2 Not Permitted 1001 H-3 Not Permitted 150d H-4 Not Permitted 175" H-S Not Permitted 200' 1-2,1-2.1,1-3 1-4 NotPermitted 200" L Not Permitted 200" For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance requirements: Section 402.8: For the distance limitation in malls. Section 404.9: For the distance limitation through an atrium space. Section 407.4: For the distance limitation in Group 1-2 or 1-2.1. Section 408.3.10.' For increased limitation in Group 1-3 Sections 408.6.1 and 408.8.1: For the distance limitations in Group 1-3. Section 411.4: For the distance limitation in special amusement buildings. Section 412.7: For the distance limitations in aircraft manufacturing facilities. Section 1017.2.2: For increased limitation in Groups F-I and S-i. Section 1006.2.2.2: For the distance limitation in refrigeration machinery rooms. Section 1006.2.2.3: For the distance limitation in refrigerated rooms and spaces. Section 1006.3.2: For buildings with one exit. Section 1017.2.2: For increased distance limitation in Groups F-i and S-i. Section 1029.7: For increased limitation in assembly seating. Section 3103.4: For temporary structures. Section 3104,9: For pedestrian walkways. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance 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 accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.1. Group R-3 and R-4 buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. See Section 903.2.8 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. f Not permitted in nonsprinklered Group 1-3 occupancies. and similar fixtures or equipment. The minimum width or required capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed. Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7. 1018.2 Aisles in assembly spaces. Aisles and aisle access- ways serving a room or space used for assembly purposes shall comply with Section 1029. [DSA -A C] In addition to the requirements of this section, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, 392 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ililil ii'r I Copyright@zoI6CABSC.ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.AccessedbyEllieK1ausbruckneronDeci2o166s43o AM pursuant toucens: Agreement with CA BSC. No further MEANS OF EGRESS means of egress doors opening directly to the exte- rior. Exterior doors specified in this exception are required to be at ground level. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors contained within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in an occupancy in Group R. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in open parking garages. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group B that is a space requiring only a single means of egress complying with Sec- tion 1006.2. Corridors adjacent to the exterior walls of buildings shall be permitted to have unprotected openings on unrated exterior walls where unrated walls are per- mitted by Table 602 and unprotected openings are permitted by Table 705.8. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors within suites in a Group 1-2 or 1-2.1 constructed in accordance with Section 407.4.4.5 or 407.4.4.6. TABLE 1020.1 CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED BY CORRIDOR REQUIRED FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING (hours) Without sprinkler system With sprinkler systemc H-i, H-2, H-3 All Not Permitted H-4, H-5, L Greater than 30 Not Permitted 1 A', B, F, M, S, U Greater than 30 1 0 R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3.1, R-4 Greater than 10 id 1 1-2', 1-2.1, 1-4 Greater than 6 Not Permitted I 1-3, R-2.1 Greater than 6 Not Permitted E Greater than 10 1 1 For requirements for occupancies in Group 1-2 and 1-2.1, see Sections 407.2 and 407.3. For a reduction in the fire-resistance rating for occupancies in Group 1-3, see Sections 408.1.2 and 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. Group R-3 and R-4 buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. See Section 903.2.8 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. [SFM] See Section 1029. 1020.2 Width and capacity. The required capacity of corri- dors shall be determined as specified in Section 1005.1, but the minimum width shall be not less than that specified in Table 1020.2. Exception: In Group 1-2 occupancies, corridors are not required to have a clear width of 96 inches (2438 mm) in areas where there will not be stretcher or bed movement for access to care or as part of the defend-in-place strategy. 1020.3 Obstruction. The minimum width or required capac- ity of corridors shall be unobstructed. Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7. TABLE 1020.2 MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH OCCUPANCY MINIMUM WIDTH (inches) Any facilities not listed below 44 Access to and utilization of mechanical, 24 plumbing or electrical systems or equipment With a required occupancy capacity less than 50 36 Within a dwelling unit 36 In Group E with a corridor having a required 72 capacity of 100 or more In corridors and areas serving stretcher traffic 72 in ambulatory care facilities Group 1-2 in areas where required for bed 96 movement Corridors in Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies serving any area caring for one or more 96 nonambulatory persons. For SL 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1020.4 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in corridors more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. Exceptions: In occupancies in Group 1-3 of Condition 2, 3 or 4, the dead end in a corridor shall not exceed 50 feet _15,240,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 corri- dor. 1020.5 Air movement in corridors. Corridors shall not serve as supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation air ducts. Exceptions: 1. Use of a corridor as a source of makeup air for exhaust systems in rooms that open directly onto such corridors, including toilet rooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and janitor closets, shall be permit- < ted, provided that each such corridor is directly sup- 394 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE I 'ri I AM pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No further ATTACHMENT #19 OCCUPANCY SEPARATION GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS TABLE 508.4 REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS) 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. = No separation requirement. NP = Not permitted. a See Section 420. 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 406.3.4. Separation is not required between occupancies of the same classification. [SFMJ Group land F] occupancies and Group R-2.1 and F-] occupancies shall have a 3 hour separation. f [SFM] Commercial kitchens not associated with cafeterias and similar dining facilities in Group 1-2 and Group R-2.1 shall have a 2-hour separation and shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. 508.4.3 Allowable height. Each separated occupancy shall comply with the building height limitations based on the type of construction of the building in accordance with Section 503.1. Exception: Special provisions permitted by Section 510 shall permit occupancies at building heights other than provided in Section 503.1. 508.4.4 Separation. Individual occupancies shall be sepa- rated from adjacent occupancies in accordance with Table 508.4. 508.4.4.1 Construction. Required separations shall be fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, so as to completely separate adjacent occupancies. SECTION 509 INCIDENTAL USES 509.1 General Incidental uses located within single occu- pancy or mixed occupancy buildings shall comply with the provisions of this section. Incidental uses are ancillary func- tions associated with a given occupancy that generally pose a greater level of risk to that occupancy and are limited to those uses listed in Table 509. Exception: Incidental uses within and serving a dwelling unit are not required to comply with this section. 509.2 Occupancy classification. Incidental uses shall not be individually classified in accordance with Section 302.1.. Incidental uses shall be included in the building occupancies within which they are located. 509.3 Area limitations. The aggregate floor area ofinciden- tal uses shall not occupy more than 10 percent of the building area of the story in which they are located. 509.4 Separation and protection. The incidental uses listed in Table 509 shall be separated from the remainder of the building or equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, or both, in accordance with the provisions of that table. 509.4.1 Separation. Where Table 509 specifies a fire- resistance-rated separation, the incidental uses shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire bar- rier constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a hori- zontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 187 iii iiiii,iii I11il1II'F ii Copyright@2o16CABSC. All RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed byEllie}Uausbruckneron Dec l92oI6e543o M5 pursuant to License Agreement with CA BSC. No turther ATTACHMENT #20 SEPARATION OF HIGH PILED STORAGE AREAS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE a 3206.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupan- cies shall be separated in accordance with the California Building Code. 3206.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. Multiple high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance with Sec- tion 3206.3.2.1 or 3206.3.2.2. 3206.3.2.1 Aggregate area. The aggregate of all high- piled storage areas within a building shall be used for the application of Table 3206.2 unless such areas are separated from each other by 1-hour fire barriers con- structed in accordance with Section 707 of the Califor- nia Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. 3206.3.2.2 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 3206.2. To be considered as sepa- rated, 1-hour fire barriers shall be constructed in accor- dance with Section 707 of the California Building Code. Openings in such fire barriers shall be protected by opening protectives having a 1-hour fire protection rating. Exception: As provided for in Section 3204.2. 3206.4 Automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3207, 3208 and 3209. 3206.4.1 Pallets. Automatic sprinkler system require- ments based upon the presence of pallets shall be in accor- dance with NFPA 13. 3206.4.1.1 Plastic pallets. Plastic pallets listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2335 or FM 4996 shall be treated as wood pallets for determining required sprinkler protection. 3206.5 Fire detection. Where fire detection is required by Table 3206.2, an approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and be in accordance with Section 907. 3206.6 Building access. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage. Exception: Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire protec- tion. 3206.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 3206.2, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with this section. Access doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. 3206.6.1.1 Number of doors required. Not less than one access door shall be provided in each 100 linear 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). Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors is allowed to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in existing buildings where no change in occu- pancy is proposed. The number and distribution of access doors in existing buildings shall be approved. 3206.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. 3206.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used. 3206.7 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. 3206.8 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. 3206.9 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled stor- age areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2), in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1 through 3206.9.3. 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 systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. 3206.9.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.9.1.1 and 3206.9.1.2. Exceptions: Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, that are used only for employee access, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf stor- age shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. 3206.9.1.1 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprin- klered buildings shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Aisles shall be not less than 96 inches (2438 mm) wide in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area, that are accessible to the public and designated to contain high-hazard commodi- ties. 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 con- tain high-hazard commodities, are protected by a sprinkler system designed for multiple-row racks of 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 375 IL'ii I CopyrhL@2o16 CA BSC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by yUle Kiassbrudcner on Dec 19, 2016 65430 AM pursuantto License Agreement with CA BSC. No further