14X-5-504.4 Standpipes.

Existing structures must be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905 of the Chicago Building Code where required in Sections 14X-5-504.4.1 through 14X-5-504.4.4. The fire code official is authorized to approve the installation of manual dry or manual wet standpipe systems to achieve compliance with this section.

Exceptions:

1.   Occupancies with existing, permitted standpipes.

2.   Standpipes are not required in grain elevators or similar storage structures where standpipes would be ineffective due to the type of structure and inaccessibility of hose connections.

14X-5-504.4.1 Group A-1.

Every existing building containing a Group A-1 occupancy must have standpipes provided on each side of the stage block. In fire areas not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, standpipes must also be provided on each tier of dressing rooms and within 50 feet (15.2 m) of all property rooms, store rooms, or work rooms.

14X-5-504.4.2 Group A, exhibition areas.

Every existing building must be equipped with standpipes in each fire area containing an exhibition area , spaced to provide complete coverage with 100 foot (30.5 m) hose lengths and 30 foot (9.1 m) hose streams.

Exception: Buildings that do not contain more than 5,000 square feet (465 m2) of floor area, in aggregate, used as an exhibition area.

14X-5-504.4.3 Group I.

Every existing building containing a Group I occupancy which exceeds 55 feet (16.8 m) in building height or contains more than 4 stories above grade plane must be equipped with standpipes.

(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. V, § 24)

14X-5-504.4.4 High-rise buildings.

Every high-rise building must be equipped with standpipes.

14X-5-504.5 Portable fire extinguishers.

Portable fire extinguishers must be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Section 906 of the Chicago Building Code. Portable fire extinguishers must be maintained in accordance with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.