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If fire shields in smokeproof towers are provided to protect openings of balconies or vestibules in existing buildings exceeding 80 feet in height above grade, such fire shields shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(A) Fire shields shall comply with all applicable requirements for fire windows as provided in Section 15-12-160.
(B) Fire shields shall have an opening sash having a clear area not less than as required in Section 13-160-380(c), arranged to open automatically in case of fire to the full limit and to be held securely in such open position. Provision shall be made for the manual opening or closing of the sash.
(C) The automatic opening of the sash shall be actuated by approved devices located inside the building within five feet of the door from the building to the vestibule or balcony and located also on the ceiling of the vestibule or balcony. Such devices shall be designed to operate as a result of rate of temperature rise or when the surrounding air reaches a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
(D) Each fire shield sash shall be tested annually to verify automatic operation as required in subsection (c) of this section. Testing shall be performed by an individual or organization approved by the fire commissioner. Reports of the testing shall be filed with the bureau by June 30 of each year.
(Added Coun. J. 12-15-04, p. 39962, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 51)
No later than January 1, 2015, doors and frames in stairways in all existing residential buildings and buildings of mixed residential occupancy exceeding 80 feet in height above grade shall have a fire resistance rating of at least one hour.
(Added Coun. J. 12-15-04, p. 39962, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-11, p. 18115, § 1)
Any existing or preordinance building exceeding 80 feet in height designed or used in whole or in part as a hotel shall be equipped with a high rise fire system as required in this section.
(a) In buildings equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers, an approved fire alarm system including all water flow alarm devices shall be required. Sprinklers may be omitted in guest room closets not over 24 square feet in area. Other areas not sprinkled, because of unreasonable hardship or as permitted by Section 15-16-350 of this Code, shall be protected by approved smoke detectors or other fire detection measures approved by the fire commissioner. Detectors shall not be required in guest room bathrooms. No automatic smoke detector shall be required in guest room corridors nor elevator lobbies of existing buildings having automatic sprinkler systems installed prior to the passage of this ordinance on guest room floors except that sprinklers may be omitted in guest room bathrooms over 55 square feet in area with noncombustible plumbing fixtures and with walls and ceilings surfaced with noncombustible materials.
(b) In buildings not equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers an approved fire alarm system, including smoke detectors, heat detectors and water flow alarm devices, shall be required. System devices shall be installed as follows:
(1) As required by Section 13-196-240 of this Code;
(2) Heat detectors shall be installed in restaurants, meeting rooms and lounges.
(c) The fire alarm system shall be zoned horizontally based on the system design, but in no case shall there be less than one zone per floor.
(d) The fire alarm system shall be a Proprietary Protective Signaling System installed in accordance with NFPA 72D-1986 or shall be monitored by an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listed Central Station service.
(e) There shall be two voice communication systems as follows:
(1) A two-way fire department communications system providing emergency two-way stations in each required stairwell at not less than every fifth floor and at the fire panel. The system shall be zoned not less than one zone per stairwell. Systems installed prior to the passage of this ordinance using phone jacks zoned by stairwell shall be accepted in lieu of two-way stations.
(2) A selecting one-way communication system with speakers in passenger elevators, in elevator lobbies, in stairwells at not less than every fifth floor, and in corridors at intervals not exceeding 75 feet. Use of the one-way voice communication system in a fire emergency by other than department of fire personnel shall be prohibited. Zoning of speakers shall be as follows: passenger elevators zoned by elevator lobby; elevator lobbies and corridors zoned horizontally based on the system design, but in no case less than one zone per floor; stairwells zoned vertically by stairwell. Approved elevator speaker intercom systems installed prior to the passage of the ordinance shall be accepted for communication to elevators as long as the systems are maintained in good working order.
The two-way fire department communication system may be combined with the one-way system.
(f) A fire panel consisting of fire alarm controls, annunciator panel, and one- and two-way voice communications system controls shall be provided in a location approved by the fire commissioner. Fire panels and controls installed prior to the passage of this ordinance located on grade level in a readily accessible location shall be accepted.
(g) Plans for systems to be installed shall be submitted to the fire commissioner for approval and systems used shall meet the approval of the fire commissioner.
(h) In buildings of Type II, III or IV construction, an automatic central alarm shall be installed and be audible throughout the corridors of the building and shall be activated by the sprinkler flow alarm and smoke detectors.
(Prior code § 78-19.1; Added Coun. J. 9-8-86, p. 33588; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 52; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. VII, § 16)
A Class II standard fire alarm system may be installed in lieu of a Class I standard fire alarm system in any building when, in the opinion of the fire commissioner, the number of people involved and the physical construction of such building makes a Class II standard fire alarm system acceptable. Class II standard fire alarm system shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15-16.
(Prior code § 78-20; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 53)
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