The 2006 edition of International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendices E, G, H, K5, K6, K7, K9 and K10, is adopted by reference, with the following amendments, additions, deletions and modifications:
Section 403.3.1 is amended by deleting #2.
Table 503 is amended by deleting the subcolumn B of the Type 5 column with the exception of utility storage buildings less than 500 sq. ft. in area and having a fire separation from other structures of at least 30 ft.
Section 507.2 is deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 5 is amended by adding thereto the following:
Section 510 Basements.
510.1 General. Buildings of other than use group R-3 shall be provided with at least one stair access direct from the exterior to a basement for fire department use. One such access shall be provided for each 25,000 sq. ft. of basement area or fraction thereof. The stairway(s) shall be constructed in accordance with sections 1009.4, 1009.5 and 1009.6.
Table 601 is amended to provide a minimum fire resistance rating of 2 hours for the following structural elements indicated as one hour or less; structural frame, bearing walls and floor construction.
Section 705.3 is amended by deleting the exception for Type 5 construction.
Section 706.6 is amended by deleting exceptions 1 through 5.
Section 708.1 is amended by modifying #2 to read as follows:
2. Walls separating tenant spaces in all use groups.
Section 708.4 is amended to read as follows:
708.4 Continuity. Fire partitions shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck above. The supporting construction shall be protected to afford the required fire-resistance rating of the wall supported.
Section 708.4 is amended by deleting exceptions 1 through 6.
Section 903.2.1.1 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.1.2 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.1.3 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.1.4 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq, ft.
Section 903.2.1.5 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.2 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. and by deleting the exception.
Section 903.2.3 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.6 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.7 is amended by adding “except one and two family dwellings”.
Section 903.2.8 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. and by deleting sections 903.2.8.1 and 903.2.8.2.
Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.10.1 is amended to be applicable to fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft.
Section 903.2.13 is amended by adding the following to Table 903.2.13:
304.1 | Use group B buildings with fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. |
306.3 | Use group F-2 buildings with fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. |
306.4 | Use group U buildings with fire areas exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. |
Section 903.3.5 is amended by adding the following:
Only double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies are allowed. Reduced pressure principle back flow preventers shall not be allowed on fire protection systems.
Section 903.3 is amended by adding thereto the following:
903.3.7 Fire pumps. Fire pump(s) shall be located in a dedicated room with a minimum 2 hour fire resistance rating.
Section 905.3 is amended by adding thereto the following:
905.3.8 Parking structures. Parking structures, both open and enclosed, shall be equipped throughout with Class I manual dry standpipes provided that the hose connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance with section 905.5.
Section 905 is amended by adding thereto the following:
905.11 Air release. Dry standpipe systems with fire department connections shall be equipped with an approved air purging valve at the highest point in the system.
Section 907.3 is amended by adding thereto the following:
907.3.6 Type. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be of the dual action type.
Section 907 is amended by adding thereto the following:
907.20 Sequence of alarm. Upon activation from a single device the system alarm notification shall operate on the alarm floor, the floor above and the floor below for a period of five (5) minutes at which time the entire building shall go into alarm notification mode. In the event more than one device is activated the entire building is to go into alarm notification mode.
Section 911.1 is amended by adding the following to #11:
A single action type start button for pump testing shall be provided on the fire pump status indicator panel. When actuated the pump must start-up, run through a test cycle and shut down automatically.
Section 911.1 is amended by adding thereto the following:
16. A key box with all keys (master keys) to the building’s door locks. Each key is to be tagged with its purpose.
17. Doors shall not interfere with the viewing and use of the systems and controls contained within the command center.
Section 911 is amended by adding thereto the following:
911.2 Plans. Plans and schematics must be submitted for approval and shall indicate the equipment controls, status indicator panels and layout and construction of the command center.
911.3 Enclosure. Walls enclosing the fire command center shall be a minimum 2 hour fire resistive construction.
Chapter 9 is amended by adding thereto the following:
Section 913 Fire Department Access
913.1 Fire Department access. When the access to or within a building, structure or area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes, the Code Official may require a key box to be installed in an approved accessible location. The key box shall be a type approved by the fire official and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the fire official.
Table 1017.1 is amended to be applicable to all occupant loads and to be not less than one (1) hour fire resistance rated.
Section 1020.1 is amended by deleting exception 5.
Section 1208.2 is amended to substitute eight (8) feet as the minimum ceiling height and allow bathrooms, toilet rooms and storage rooms to have a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches.
Chapter 15 is amended by adding thereto the following:
Section 1511 Roof Top Anchors
1511.1 General. All Buildings 4 stories or higher shall be provided with fire fighter roof top anchors in accordance with sections 1511.2 through 1511.7 for the purpose of attaching fire fighter lift lines. Only approved anchors and anchor fittings shall be used. Anchors are to be in the shape of a 21/2 inch inside diameter eye bolt with shoulder and designed for attachment to the roof structure.
1511.2 Material. Anchor material shall be of corrosion resistant material and have an ultimate tensile strength of not less than 55,000 psi, with an elongation of at least 25% in two inches. Machined fastenings and other fittings shall be of the same material as the forgings to which they are attached except that machined parts of stainless steel may be of AISI type 303 or 316 or ASTM designation A582-67 type 303 or 316. The material shall conform to one of the following specifications; Nickel-copper alloy - ASTM B164-61 class A Stainless Steel - AISI type 304, SAE type 30304, AISI type 316, ASTM designation A314-63 types 304 and 306.
1511.3 Location. Anchors shall be set in pairs with the first anchor set back 15 feet from the face of the exterior wall and the second anchor being located 3 feet behind and 2 feet to the side of the first anchor. Anchor pairs shall be spaced at not more than 50 foot intervals around the perimeter of the building.
1511.4 Loads. All anchors and anchor fittings as a unit shall be capable of withstanding the following loadings, of which at least two units shall be tested under actual laboratory conditions.
1511.4.1 A tension pull without fracture of 15,000 pounds applied at 90 degrees from the vertical.
1511.4.2 A drop test with a 500 pound rigid weight falling a distance of 4 feet without fracture of the anchor or anchor fittings.
1511.4.3 The supporting roof structure shall be capable of resisting a load of 15,000 pounds applied to the eye of the anchor at 90 degrees from the vertical.
1511.5 Testing. Anchors and anchor fittings shall be tested in accordance with Chapter 17 of this code.
1511.6 Maintenance. Fire fighter life line anchors shall be maintained in a good and safe condition without obstructions.
1511.7 Inspections. Within two years of installation and at least every five years thereafter all anchors and anchor connections shall be subjected to a critical examination by a structural engineer registered in the State of Illinois, employed by the building’s owner or owner’s agent. Said engineer shall prepare and submit to the fire official a written report on the structural condition of the anchor assemblies and its supports.
Section 1805.4.3 is deleted in its entirety.
Section 2702.1 is amended by adding thereto the following:
2702.1.3 Status indicators. Status indication of normal power on and emergency power on shall be provided at the Fire Command Center generator control panel.
2702.1.3 Remote start. A single action start switch shall be provided at the Fire Command Center generator panel for test run of the generator. When activated the generator shall start, cycle through the test run period and shut down automatically.
2702.1.4 Trouble alarm. A remote trouble condition shall be activated at the fire department alarm center when the generator is taken out of service.
Chapter 27 is amended by adding thereto the following:
2702.4 Generator room. Emergency and standby power generator(s) located within a building shall be in a room with a minimum 2 hour fire resistance rating.
Section 3001 is amended by adding thereto the following:
3001.5 Emergency lighting. In all passenger and freight elevator cars a battery back-up emergency lighting system with a minimum of two lamps shall be provided. The emergency lighting shall activate within 10 seconds of a primary power failure and operate for minimum duration of three (3) hours.
3001.6 Pit lighting. A permanent switched light powered by the buildings power supply shall be provided in the elevator pit.
3001.7 Emergency communication. Two-way emergency communication shall be provided between the elevator cab and the Fire Command Center where provided.
3001.8 Capacity. The minimum weight capacity of an elevator cab shall be 3500 lbs.
Section 3003 is amended by adding thereto the following:
Two way communication. In addition to any other communication systems required for an elevator car, a two way voice communication system shall be provided between the car and the fire panel.
Section 3105 is amended by adding thereto the following:
3305.5 Height. Awnings and canopies over driving lanes, aisles, or fire lanes must have a clear height from the surface below to the lowest element above of at least 14 feet.
Section 3304 is amended by adding thereto the following:
3304.1.5 Fire hydrants. Operable and accessible fire hydrant(s) shall be available for fire department use prior to building construction proceeding above grade level as approved by the fire official.
3304.1.6 Access road. Prior to building construction a road or access lane of sufficient load bearing capacity to support fire department apparatus shall be installed and maintained as approved by the fire official.
Section 3310.1 is amended to substitute “12 feet” for “50 feet” and “2 stories” for “four stories”.
(Ord. 2015-11-18G, 11-18-2015)