911.1 General.

Where required by other sections of this code and in buildings classified as high-rise buildings by this code, a fire command center for Fire Department operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 911.1.1 through 911.1.6.

911.1.1 Location and access.

The fire command center location shall be in the lobby of the building on the main entrance floor near the Fire Department designated response point.

911.1.2 Reserved.

911.1.3 Reserved.

911.1.4 Reserved.

911.1.5 Storage.

Storage unrelated to operation of the fire command center shall be prohibited.

911.1.6 Required features.

The fire command center shall comply with the New York City Fire Code and NFPA 72 and shall include the following features as applicable in their respective control units or panels:

   1.   Fire alarm control unit:

      1.1.   The emergency voice/alarm communication system control unit.

      1.2.   The two-way communications system.

      1.3.   Fire detection and alarm system annunciator.

      1.4.   Controls for unlocking stairway doors and locked elevator vestibule doors simultaneously.

      1.5.   Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.

      1.6.   Emergency and standby power status indicators (generator running, generator failure to start).

      1.7.   Fire pump status indicators.

      1.8.   Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1.

   2.   Auxiliary Radio Communication System panel.

   3.   Elevator control panel:

      3.1.   Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational.

      3.2.   Elevator emergency or standby power selector switch(es), where emergency or standby power is provided.

   4.   The firefighter's control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke control systems installed in the building.

   5.   Monitoring/Control for Post-Fire Smoke Purge:

      5.1.   Status indicators and controls for air distribution systems.

      5.2.   Manual controls of post-fire smoke purge system in accordance with Section 917.2.3.

   6.   A telephone for Fire Department use with controlled access to the public telephone system.

   7.   Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code.

   8.   Manual controls for the release of doors that are automatic-closing by the actuation of smoke detectors or activation of the fire alarm in accordance with the exception to Section 713.7.

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2014/017.