DIVISION 4 – SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY

Subdivision 403 – High-Rise buildings

CHAPTER 13-76
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

13-76-010   Scope of provisions.

13-76-020   Automatic sprinkler system.

13-76-021   Standpipe system.

13-76-030   Fire command panel.

13-76-040   Smoke detection.

13-76-050   Voice communication systems.

13-76-060   Mechanical ventilation.

13-76-070   Stairwell door locking devices.

13-76-075   Stairwell identification.

13-76-076   Area of rescue assistance identification.

13-76-080   Emergency electrical systems.

13-76-090   Reserved.

13-76-100   Construction.

13-76-101   Sprayed fire-resistant materials.

13-76-105   Atruims.

13-76-110   Plans submitted for approval to include drawings.

13-76-120   Fire protection system – Annual test required.

13-76-130   Fire department emergency access elevator.

13-76-140   Reserved.

13-76-150   Penalty for violation.

13-76-160   Severability.

13-76-010 Scope of provisions.

   The provisions of this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code shall apply to all new buildings more than 80 feet above grade.

(Prior code § 62.1-1)

13-76-020 Automatic sprinkler system.

   High rise buildings shall be equipped throughout with an approved supervised standard automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Chapter 15-16. The one and one-half inch hose connection and valve required in Sections 15-16-370 and 15-16-400 may be eliminated.

   The automatic sprinkler system shall be provided with a two-source water supply when the building exceeds 300 feet above grade.

(Prior code § 62.1-2; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. VII, § 2)

13-76-021 Standpipe system.

   High rise buildings shall be equipped with a standpipe in accordance with 15-16-090.

(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. VII, § 3)

13-76-030 Fire command panel.

   A fire command panel shall be provided in a location approved by the Fire Department. It shall contain the following listed facilities:

   (a)   Fire detection system panel annunciated visually and audibly for each individual floor;

   (b)   Status indicators for air handling systems;

   (c)   Status indicator and controls for elevators, or where elevator control panel is provided containing required indicators and controls, that panel must be in close proximity to the fire command panel as approved by the fire commissioner;

   (d)   Sprinkler valves and sprinkler water flow detector indicators, annunciated for each individual zone;

   (e)   Emergency power status indicator;

   (f)   Exit stairwell door unlocking system;

   (g)   Voice communication system panels and equipment.

(Prior code § 62.1-3; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 16; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. VII, § 4)