That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the village clerk, being marked and designated as the international fire code 2021 published by the International Code Council be and are hereby provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said code are hereby referred to as adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 3-10-2
of this chapter. (Ord. 949, 3-20-2007, eff. 4-1-2007; amd. Ord. 1459-24, 5-23-2024)
The following words, provisions, and paragraphs shall be added to the following designated sections of the code adopted in section 3-10-1 of this chapter. These provisions supersede the requirements of the indicated provisions of such code.
101.1 Insert the village of Manhattan.
103.1 Insert Buildings and Development Department.
107.2 See the village of Manhattan fee schedule.
(Ord. 949, 3-20-2007, eff. 4-1-2007)
506.1 Shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
506.1 Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes a Knox box brand key vault/rapid entry system, also known as a "Knox box" shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
1. All Knox boxes shall be installed on an exterior portion of a building or structure in locations approved by the code official. This will typically be at the front of the building and adjacent to the sprinkler control room or fire department sprinkler connection.
2. The Knox box shall be mounted at a height of between 60 and 72 inches above the floor or finished grade.
3. The Knox box shall contain keys allowing access to all common entry doors to the building, the door to the automatic sprinkler fire suppression system control room, elevator controls, electrical rooms, mechanical rooms and the fire alarm panel servicing said building or structure.
4. The total number of Knox boxes required for occupancy shall be determined by the code official.
5. The location of the Knox boxes shall be indicated on the construction drawings.
903.2 Shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
[F] 903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
Exception:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
2. Detached gazebos, temporary tents and ramadas for residential and public use.
3. Guardhouses that are less than 300 square feet in size used to control access to or within residential and/or commercial developments of combustible construction or 600 square feet or less that are of non-combustible construction.
4. Detached non-combustible canopies used exclusively for automotive, motor fuel dispensing stations or detached non-combustible carports or parking canopies.
5. Detached equipment or storage buildings for commercial use not exceeding 300 square feet or 600 square feet if more than 20 feet from the principal commercial structure.
6. Factory built buildings utilized as temporary office buildings similar to real estate leasing offices and construction offices.
[F] 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as group A occupancies as provided in this section. For group A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the floor area where the group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy is located, and in all floors between the group A occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in section 903.2.1.5.
[F] 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all group A-1 occupancies.
[F] 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all group A-2 occupancies.
[F] 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall provided throughout all group A-3 occupancies.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
[F] 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all group A-4 occupancies.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
[F] 903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-5 occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes and other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet (93 m2).
[F] 903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all assembly occupancies on roofs.
[F] 903.2.2 Ambulatory Health Facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all ambulatory health care facilities.
[F] 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for throughout all group E occupancies.
[F] 903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a group F-1 occupancy.
[F] 903.2.4.1 Woodworking Operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all group F-1 occupancy fire areas.
[F] 903.2.5 Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in high-hazard occupancies as required in sections 903.2.4.1 through 903.2.4.3.
[F] 903.2.4.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in group H occupancies.
[F] 903.2.4.1 Group H-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing group H-5 occupancies. The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required by this code for the occupancy hazard classifications in accordance with table 903.2.4.2. Where the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is 13.
[F] TABLE 903.2.4.1
GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA | ||
LOCATION | OCCUPANCY HAZARD | |
CLASSIFICATION | ||
Fabrication areas | Ordinary hazard group 2 | |
Service corridors | Ordinary hazard group 2 | |
Storage rooms without dispensing | Ordinary hazard group 2 | |
Storage rooms with dispensing | Extra hazard group 2 | |
Corridors | Ordinary hazard group 2 | |
[F] 903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin Plastics. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg).
[F] 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a group I fire area.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 shall be allowed in group I-1 facilities.
[F] 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group M occupancy.
[F] 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area regulated by this code or any group R use including single family that is attached to any other use group.
[F] 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a group S-1 occupancy.
[F] 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages.
[F] 903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with section 406.4 or where located beneath other groups.
[F] 903.2.10.1 Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses.
[F] 903.2.11.2 Rubbish And Linen Chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.
[F] 903.2.12 During Construction. Automatic sprinkler systems required during construction, alteration and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with the international fire code.
[F] 903.2.11 Other Hazards. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided for the hazards indicated in sections 903.2.12.1 and 903.2.12.2.
[F] 903.2.11.1 Ducts Conveying Hazardous Exhausts.
Where required by the international mechanical code, automatic sprinklers shall be provided in ducts conveying hazardous exhaust, or flammable or combustible materials.
Exception: Ducts in which the largest cross-sectional diameter of the duct is less than 10 inches (254 mm).
[F] 903.2.11.2 Commercial Cooking Operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system where an automatic sprinkler system is used to comply with section 904.
[F] 903.2.11.6 Other Required Suppression Systems. In addition to the requirements of section 903.2, the provisions indicated in table 903.2.11.6 also require the installation of a suppression system for certain buildings and areas.
[F] TABLE 903.2.11.6
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS | ||
SECTION | SUBJECT | |
402.8 | Covered malls | |
403.2, 403.3 | High-rise buildings | |
404.3 | Atriums | |
405.3 | Underground structures | |
407.5 | Group I-2 | |
410.6 | Stages | |
411.4 | Special amusement buildings | |
412.2.5, 412.2.6 | Aircraft hangars | |
415.6.2.4 | Group H-2 | |
416.4 | Flammable finishes | |
417.4 | Drying rooms | |
507 | Unlimited area buildings | |
508.2 | Incidental use areas | |
1025.6.2.3 | Smoke-protected assembly seating | |
IFC | Sprinkler system requirements as set forth in section 903.2.13 of the international fire code | |
(Ord. 991, 3-5-2008)
903.2 Shall be amended by inserting the following:
[F] 903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group B occupancy. (Ord. 994, 4-1-2008)
903.2 Shall be amended by inserting the following:
[F] 903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group B occupancy.
1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the installation, operation, and maintenance of energy systems used for generating or storing energy.
1203.1.1 Stationary Generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators required by this Code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200. Associated flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall also comply with IFC Chapters 50 and 57.
1205.1.1 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for solar voltaic systems in accordance with Section 105.6.20
Exception: Solar photovoltaic systems with less than 3 Kw alternating current nameplate rating.
1205.1.2 Marking. Marking is required on the interior and exterior direct-current (DC) conduit, enclosures, race-ways, cable assemblies, junction boxes, combiner boxes, and disconnects.
1205.1.2.1 Materials. The materials used for marking shall be reflective, weather-resistant, and suitable for the environment. Marking as required in Sections 1204.1.2 through 1204.1.6 shall have all letters capitalized with a minimum height of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) white on red background.
1205.1.2.2 Marking Content. The marking shall contain the words "WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE."
1205.1.2.3 Main Service Disconnect. The marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the disconnect is operated.
1205.1.3 Location of Marking. Marking shall be placed on interior and exterior DC conduit, raceways, enclosures and cable assemblies every 10 feet (3,048 mm), within 1 foot (305 mm) of turns or bends and within 1 foot (305 mm) above and below penetrations of roof/ceiling assemblies, walls or barriers.
Amend Section 1205.2 as follows:
1205.2 Access and Pathways. Roof access, pathways, and spacing requirements shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.2.1 through 1205.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting firefighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment. Residential structures shall be designed so that each photovoltaic array is not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) by 150 feet (45,720 mm) in either axis.
1205.2.1, delete and replace with the following language:
1205.2.1 Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Group R-3 Buildings. Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings shall comply with Sections 1205.2.1.1 through 1205.2.1.5.
1205.2.1.1 Roof Access Points. Roof access points shall be located in areas that do not require the placement of ground ladders over openings such as windows or doors and located at strong points of building construction in locations where the access point does not conflict with overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires, or signs.
1205.2.1.2 Residential Buildings with Hip Roof Layouts. Panels or modules installed on residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides two 3-foot-wide (914 mm) clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels or modules are located.
1205.2.1.3 Residential Buildings with a Single Ridge. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with a single ridge shall be located in a manner that provides two 3-foot-wide (914 mm) access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located.
1205.2.1.4 Residential Buildings with Roof Hips and Valleys. Panels or modules installed on residential buildings with roof hips and valleys shall be located not closer than 18 inches (457 mm) to a hip or a valley where panels or modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where panels are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the panels shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.
1205.2.1.5 Residential Building Smoke Ventilation. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings shall be located no higher than 3 feet (914 mm) below the ridge in order to allow for fire department smoke ventilation operations.
Amend Section 1205.3 as follows:
1205.3 Other Than Group R-3 Buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those containing Group R-3 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.3.1 through 1205.3.3.
Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar to that of a Group R-3 occupancy, the residential access and ventilation requirements in Sections 1205.2.1.1 through 1205.2.1.5 are a suitable alternative.
Amend Section 1205.3.2 as follows:
1205.3.2 Interior Pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet the following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) throughout the length and width of the roof.
2. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide in a straight line to roof standpipes or ventilation hatches.
3. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide around roof access hatches, with no fewer than one such pathway to a parapet or roof edge.
4. The pathway shall be over areas capable of supporting the live load of firefighters accessing the roof.
5. The centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Centerline axis pathways shall run where the roof structure is capable of supporting the live load of firefighters accessing the roof.
Amend Section 1205.3.3 as follows:
1205.3.3 Smoke Ventilation. The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following requirements:
3. Arrays shall be not greater than 150 feet (45 720 mm) by 150 feet (45 720 mm) in the distance in either axis in order to create opportunities for fire department smoke ventilation operations.
Amend Section 1207.1 as follows:
1207.1 General. The provisions in this section are applicable to stationary and mobile electrical energy storage systems (ESS). Approved signage is required for all installations.
1207.1.1 Scope. ESS having capacities of 3 kWh or more shall comply with this section.
Amend Section 1207.1.4 as follows:
1207.1.4 Hazard Mitigation Analysis. A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) or other approved hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided in accordance with Section 104.7.2 under any of the following conditions.
4. Where required by the fire code official.
Amend Section 1207.1.4.1 as follows:
1207.1.4.1 Fault Condition. The hazard mitigation analysis shall evaluate the consequences of the following modes, and others deemed necessary by the fire code official. Only single failure modes shall be considered.
8. Failure of temperature control.
Amend Section 1207.6.1.1 as follows:
1207.6.1.1 The exhaust ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 10 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) of the total volume of the room, area or walk-in unit during the worst-case event of simultaneous charging of batteries at the maximum charge rate
Adoption of the 2020 edition of NFPA 855.
The [Jurisdiction] has adopted as though fully set forth herein the 2020 edition of the of NFPA 855.
Except where otherwise expressly provided, where the regulations of the adopted fire code are in conflict with any portion of this standard, the more restrictive ordinances of the [Jurisdiction] shall govern.
Amendments and additions.
Amend Chapter 14 as follows:
Amend 14.1.1(1) Areas within a facility that are operated in accordance with procedures that provide for the state of charge of the lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries and cells to be 30 percent or less. Procedures and test reports documenting how the 30 percent or less state of charge is established and how fire protection levels are determined shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval.
Amend 14.1.1(2) Areas where fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involving the batteries in storage will be limited to the design area of an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1 and will not adversely impact occupant egress from the building or adversely impact adjacent stored materials or the building structure.
Add 14.1.1(3) Batteries in original retail packaging that are rated at 300 watt-hours or less for lithium-ion batteries or contain 25 grams or less of lithium metal for lithium metal batteries.
Amend 14.2 All areas located indoors in any occupancy where used lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries are collected from employees or the public shall be provided with open-top noncombustible containers or containers designed to preclude the release of contents resulting from battery thermal runaway or containers approved for battery collection activities.
Amend 14.2.1 Containers shall not exceed 1 ft3 (0.03 m3) in size. (Or 55 gallons (113.6L).
Amend 14.3.2.1.1 The rooms or spaces shall be separated from the remainder of the building areas by fire barriers with a 3-hour fire resistance rating and with horizontal assemblies with a 3-hour fire resistance rating constructed in accordance with the local building code.
Amend 14.3.2.1.2 The room or space shall be protected by a radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1.
Amend 14.3.2.2 Batteries shall be permitted to be stored in approved prefabricated portable buildings or containers not exceeding 200 ft2 (18.58 m2) in gross floor area that are constructed with 2-hour fire resistance ratings and provided with radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1.
Amend 14.3.2.3 Batteries shall be permitted to be stored in metal drums with batteries separated from each other by vermiculite or other approved material packaged to prevent damage that could lead to a thermal event or in containers approved for battery collection and storage activities.
Amend 14.3.2.3.2 The collection and storage area shall be protected by a radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1.
Amend 14.3.2.4 Batteries shall be permitted to be stored in containers approved for use in transportation and/or approved by the fire code official that will prevent an event from propagating beyond the container.
Amend 14.3.2.4.2 The storage area shall be protected by a radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1.
Amend 14.4.2 A plan that provides for the prevention of fire incidents and includes early detection mitigation measures shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval. The owner is required to file the plan annually.
Amend 14.4.4.1 The building the battery storage is located in shall be provided with an automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global 8-1.
Add 14.5.1(3) Batteries shall be stored in non-combustible containers or approved containers designed for storage of the batteries.
Add 14.5.3 Weather Protection. Where weather protection is provided for sheltering outdoor battery storage areas, such areas shall be considered outdoor storage where the weather protection structure complies with 14.5.3.1 through 14.5.3.3.
14.5.3.1 Walls shall not obstruct more than one side of the structure.
Exception: Walls shall be permitted to obstruct portions of multiple sides of the structure, provided that the obstructed area is not greater than 25 percent of the structure's perimeter.
14.5.3.2 The distance from the structure to buildings, lot lines, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall be not less than the distance required for an outside hazardous material storage or use area without weather protection.
14.5.3.3 The overhead structure shall be of approved noncombustible construction with a maximum area of 1,600 square feet (148.6 m2).
(Ord. 1459-24, 5-23-2024)
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