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.

14X-5-504.6 Fire alarm systems.

A fire alarm system must be installed in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 14X-5-504.6.1 through 14X-5-504.6.7 and provide occupant notification in accordance with the Chicago Building Code unless other requirements are provided by other sections of this code or the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.

Exception: Occupancies with an existing, permitted fire alarm system.

14X-5-504.6.1 Group B, adult education.

A fire alarm system must be provided throughout existing buildings with more than one story above grade plane containing a Group B occupancy used for collegiate or adult education.