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� CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COLINCIL MEETING DATE: September 7, 1999
AGENDA ITEM: Fire Protection System Option in Building Code AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Rogness, Community Development Director AGEr��� �� �
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance and Related Code Information APPROVED BY:
City Attorney LeFevere has drafted an ordinance for council consideration regarding Section 9 of the city's
code, which adopts the State Building Code for local enforcement. This section adopts"option 8a" as a
special fire protection requirement for certain occupancy classifications that exceed 5,000 square feet in gross
floor area. This ordinance is being proposed in order to address situations in eastern Rosemount where new
building projects may be financially penalized for the new water tower being planned for 2000. This penalty is
possible for some businesses, such as Wayne Transports, since Section 9 requires the installation of an on-site
water reservoir and pump for fire suppression purposes (within a short time of the city's new water system
being available).
The proposed ordinance would amend Section 9-1-1 C. by allowing the option for a commercial/industrial
property owner to agree with the city on a variation from the normal code requirements (up to one year).
Seven conditions are listed as prior requirements if a business chooses this option.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION to Adopt an Ordinance Relating to Fire Suppression Systems;
Amending Rosemount City Code Section 9-1-1 C.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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. ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS;
AMENDING ROSEMOLTNT CITY CODE SECTION 9-1-1 C.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: �
Section 1. Rosemount City Code Section 9-1-1 C. is amended to read as follows:
C. Special Fire Protection Systems: As authorized by Minnesota Rule part 1306.0100
subpart 2, the sprinkler system requirements of Minnesota Rule part 1306.0100 subpart 3,
with the selection of option Item "8a", are hereby adopted without change and
incorporated as part of the Building Code for the City.
In the case of commercial or industrial properties, the Council may, upon application by
the owner, allow occupancy without completed automatic sprinkler systems subject to all
of the following conditions.
1. The municipal water supply system is not currently available, but the Council has
determined that it is expected to be made available within one year of the date of
building occupancy.
2. A building sprinkler system shall be constructed prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy which is prepared for connection to the municipal water supply
system and the owner has executed an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City
Council that the building's sprinkler system will promptly be connected to the
municipal water supply system upon availability.
3. The owner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the building official that an on-
site water supply system for the building's sprinkler system is feasible, and the
owner executes an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Council that if the
municipal water supply system is not made available within one year of
occupancy, the on site water supply system will be constructed and connected to
the building's sprinkler system. Construction of an on site water supply system
may be waived by the City Council if it determines that availability of the
municipal water supply system is imminent and that construction of the on site
water system would be unreasonable given the needs of the public, the expense of
the system and the expected date of completion of the municipal water supply
system.
4. The property owner agrees to hold the City of Rosemount harmless from any
actions that relate to fire protection at its facility prior to connection to the
municipal water supply system or an approved on site water supply system.
5. The property owner executes a petition for the municipal water supply system and
a waiver of assessment appeal for costs associated with the system.
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6. The building and site plans associated with the proposed new building, building �
addition, or occupancy reclassification change have been approved by the City of
Rosemount and the Council has determined that delay in connecting the sprinkler .
system does not pose an unreasonable hazard.
7. Occupancy prior to connection of the building sprinkler system to a water supply
system will not be permitted in M occupancies as defined in the Uniform Building �
Code.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and the day following its
legal publication.
Adopted the day of , 1999, by the City Council of the City of
Rosemount.
Mayor �
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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� 9-1-1 9-1-1
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
SECTION:
9-1-1: State Building Code Adopted
g-1-2: Application, Administration And Enforcement
9-1-3: Permits, Fees And Surcharge
9-1-4: Violations, Penalties And Appeals
9-1-1: STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:
A. Building Code: The Minnesota State Building Code, in its most
current edition, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 16B.59
to 168.75, is hereby adopted as the Building Code for the City. The
Code is hereby incorporated as completely as if fully set out herein.
A copy of the State Building Code shall be kept available for public
use in the office of the City Building Official.
B. Optional Appendixes: As authorized by Minnesota Rule part
1305.0020 subpart 2, the following appendix chapters of the Uniform
Building Code are hereby adopted without change and incorporated
as part of the Building Code for the City:
1. Appendix chapter 15, Reroofing
2. Appendix chapter 31, Division II Membrane Structures
3. Appendix chapter 33, Excavation and Grading
C. Special Fire Protection Systems: As authorized by Minnesota Rule
part 1306.0100 subpart 2, the sprinkler system requirements of
Minnesota Rule part 1306.0100 subpart 3, with the selection of
optional Item "8a", are hereby adopted without change and
incorporated as part of the Building Code for the City. (Ord. XVIII.10,
9-2-1997)
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City of Rosemount
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Adoptive Ordinance-Building Code .
p, The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following cbapters of Minnesota Rules: .
1. 1300 Minnesota Building Code �
2. 1301 Building Official,Certification
3. 1302 State Building Cons�truction Approvals �
4. 1305 Adoption of the 1994 Unrform Building Code including Appendix Chapters:
a. 3,Division I,Deteation and Correctional Facilities � :
b. 12,Division II,Sound Transmission Control
. c. 29,Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
� 5. 1307 Elevaton and Related Devices
6. 1315 Adoprion of the 1996 National Electrical Code i
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7. 1325 Solaz Energy Systems t
8. 1330 Fallout Shelters
� 9. 1335 Floodproofmg Regulations
10. 1340 Facilities for the Handicapped .
11. 1346 Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
12. 1350 Manufactured Homes
13. 1360 Prefabricated Buildings
14. 1361 Industrialized/Modular Buildings
15. 1365 Snow Loads ,
16. I370 Storm Shelters
l7. 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code
18. 7670 Minnesota Energy Code
g. This municipality may adopt by reference an}�or all of the following optional appendix
chapters of the 1994 Uniform Building Code as authorized by Minnesota rule part 1305.0020 •
subpart 2: 3,Division III,1991 One and Two Family Dw•elling Code; 15 Reroofing; 19, �
� Exposed Residential Concrete;31,Division II,Membrane Struci�ues;33,Excavation and .
Gnding.
The following optional appendix chapters of the 1994 Uniform Building Code aze hereby
adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for this municipality.
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2.
3. � �
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5.
C. This municipality may adopt by reference any or all of the following optional chapters of
Minnesota rule: 1306,Special Fire Protection Systems with option 8(Group M,S,or F
occupancies with 2,000 or more gross square feet)or Sa(Grou M S or F occu ancies with
5,000 or more gross square feet); 1335, Floodproo mg regulations part 1335.0 to
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CHAPTER 1306 - - . - .. � � .
DSPARTNIEN'P OF ADMIZTZSTRATION
- I�IINNF.SOTA STATE BIIILDING CODE
SPBCIAL FIRE PRQTECTION SYSTEMS
1306.0100 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (OPTIONAL).
1306.0100 SPECIAL FZRE PROTF3CTION SYSTEMS (OPTIONALj.
Subpart 1. General. This part authorizes optional •
provisions for the installation of on-premises fire suppression
systems in new buildings, buildings increased in floor area, and ..
buildings which have the occupancy classification changed.
Subp. 2. Municipal option. The sprinkler system � �
requirements ' subpart 3 y be adopted with the selection of ,
either item '8" or item Sa based on local fire suppression ' � '
capabilities, but without further change by a municipality which . . � -
has adopted the code. When adopted, the requirements are -. .
applicable throughout the municipality for new buildings,
buildings increased in floor area, and buildings which will have
the occupancy classification changed.
Subp. 3. Requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems must
be installed and maintained in operable condition in buildings
in the occupancy classifications listed in items 1 through 11.
For purposes of this chapter, area separation walls do not �..�:�i:�.�ri�:-r>;�..:.,�•--,�=-:r=:-
establish separate buildings. The square footage requirements � �"� Y=� r `
stated in the following items establish the threshold where the �"�s�� ��'���� '�+� -� ''
� provisions apply; in the case of mixed occupancies the threshold � � � �j•s��, _�
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number of the most restrictive occupancy applies to the entire � �� �n.r`r" '�
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building, except for minor additions that do not increase the 1�'s�.�,=r '.'�='".-��N ..s^� 'y�'�'�r=
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occupant load or significantly increase the fire load. �--_= _.�_L,�:.`"' _
1. Group A-1 occupancies. � ��
2. Group A-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or �
more. •
3. Group A-2.1 occupancies. �
4. Group A-3 occupancies with an accumulative occupant
load of 300 or more.
5. Group S-3 service stations with 3,000 or more gross
square feet of floor area, not including canopies. � � _ - . -
6. Group S-3 parking garages with 5,000 or more gross - _ _
square feet of floor area. � . � � - _ . �
7. Group B offices and postsecondary classrooms with 8,500 � • � -
or more gross feet of floor area or three or more stories in .
hei ht. �
� Group M mercantile, S storage, or F factory occupancies
with 2,000 or more gross square feet of floor area or three or .
mor stories in height.
8a Group M mercantile, S storage, or F factory � �
ccupancies with 5,000 or more gross square feet of floor area �/lal`.
or three or more stories in height.
9. Group E-1 and E-Z occupancies with 8,500 or more gross
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square feet of floor area or two or more stories in height.
10. Group E-3 occupancies with an occupant load of 30 or
more. " .
11. Group R-1 apartment houses, hotels, and motels with
8,500 or more gross square feet of floor area or with dwelling �
units or guest rooms on three or more floors.
Subp. 4. Standard. Automatic sprinkler systems must
comply with the applicable standard referenced in UBC Section
904. When a public water supply is not available, an alternate
on-site source of water supply which meets with the approval of �
the building official and fire chief shall be provided. ' � �
Subp. 5. Substitute construction. The installation of an
automatic sprinkler system as required by this chapter does not
preclude the substitution of one-hour fire-resistive . • -
construction as permitted in UBC Section 508. � �
SA: MS s 16B.61 ' -
HIST: 19 SR 1340 �
NO?H: :his part is effective March 19, 1995.
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STA'Z'E BUII,DING CODE - C`�3.A.PTER 13d5 ��Q �c� �
S�eci�il Fire Suppression Systems (Optional) �:'y�i�
Alconol&
Gambling
Enforcement I• Wlia.t Does it Do?:
+ Lowezs the threshold for sprinkler. pzotection in ne�v build.'u�gs and additions to
Bureau of
Criminat �`�1S�g bul�dlnas.
Apprehension
Capitol Security II• �l�v vvas it Developed?:
� It was originally devel.oped for rapiclly developing and re-dcveloping suburban
Driver&Vehicle comznu�.ities desiri.ng a method to coz.itro�their future fue loss and related costs.
Services
Emcrgency III. Why is it\ecessazy?:
Management/ . �le State Building Code (SBC) is a"mini-max" code xneaning thaL municipalities
Emergency
Responso that ado�t it are not allowed to change the requirement5 (i.e. cannot anlend it at a
Commission �OCaI lev�l to make it moze or less restrictive}.
State Fire • Chapter U06 (Formezly called "�p�endix E")�vas origina.ily developed by fire
Marshal/ chieis who dcsired additionai co��.trols over future fire loss_ 'Z'l�is is aecomplished Uy
Pipeline Saf�tv laczn tl�e burden for fire rotection on the develo inry ro ert o�vners i e
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sta:e Patrol sprinkle:ing rhe properiy) as opposed to the taxpayers (build:nore fire stations,
recnut and.tuze more firef ghters, buy more e�pensive apparatus, etc.).
Traffic Safery
IV. �dvantages of Chapter 1306:
• The municipality ha,s greater control ovcr future fire protection costs. This is
pazticularly crucial for rapidly developinD(oz"outer ring�') communities.
• Pre�-ents the erosion of the tax base - 60°% of the businesses dcstroyed by fire do not
reb::ild on the satne site.
• Examplcs of frre protection Costs:
• Fize depai�ttnent costs,
• 1�Iuzucipal infrastructure (especia]]y �vate�supplies for hydrants},
• Insurance rates,
• Business interruption.
�,,,,,,,��,,T,� V. Dis�dvantages of Chapter 1306:
"""""`""�" Some communities fccl that the impact to existing businesses undercoinb additions
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a���:.�: • Sorie developcts object to cost (sprinklers cost 51.25 - �3.00/sq. ft. for new
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• Some municipalities that havc adopted have been accused of being "anti-
development".
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VI. Does the Adoption of Chapter X 306 Mean That 1�cre is.Anytk�ing Wrons with the Municipal�'ire
Departmcnt?:
• Absolute�y zzot! I3owever,this is an az-�cnt that some detractors use who do x�ot like Chapter
1306.The Staie Fire Mazshal belzeves that fire departments th;at advocate Chapter 1306 az'e among
the best and most�rogressive deparlxnents as they aze attempting to be pro-active as opposed to
being reactive.
• Most fire departments are sct up and equi.pped to handle ftres in residential and small commezciai
occupancies. k'izes in Iarger commercial,business and iu�,dustrial occupancies are Ueyond their
capability to fight&om an ofEen.sive strate�y.
1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
EXCEPTION: In rooms equipped with automatic door closers 2 feet(610 mm)of the draft curtain.The draft curtain shall enclose
having integral smoke detectors on the room side,the integral detector the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend from the ceil-
may subscitute for the room smoke detector,provided it performs the �s downward at least 12 inches(305 mm)on all sides.The spac-
required alerting functions. ing between sprinklers shall not exceed 6 feet(1829 mm).
SECTION 309-REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP M 309.7 Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When requued by
OCCUPANCIES � other provisions of this code, automatic sprinkler systems and
standpipes shall be installed as specified in Chapter 9.
3091 Group M Occupancies Defined. Group M Occupancies 309.8 Special Hazards. For special hazards of Group M Occu-
shall include buildings, structures, or portions thereof, used for pancies, see Section 304.8. �
the display and sale of inerchandise, and involving stocks of Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be
goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and in accordance with the Fire Code.
accessible to the public. Mercantile occupancies shall include,
but are not limited to,the following: Buildings erected or converted to house hi�h-piled combus-
tible stock or aerosols shall comply with the Fire Code.
1.Depamnent stores.
2.Drug stores. SECTION 310-REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R
3. Markets. OCCUPANCIES,
4.Paint stores without bulk handling. 310.1 Group R Occupancies Defined. Group R Occupancies
shall be:
5. Shopping centers.
Division 1.Hotels and apartment houses.
6.Sales rooms. Congregate residences (each accommodatin� more than 10
7.Wholesale and retail stores. persons).
For occupancy separations, see Table 3-B. Division 2.Not used.
309.2 Construction,Height and Allowable Area. Division 3.Dwellings and lodging houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodatin� 10 persons or
309.2.1 General. Buildings or parts of buildings classed in less).
Group M Occupancy because of the use or character of the occu-
pancy shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in For occupancy separations,see Table 3-B.
Table 5-B and shall not exceed,in area or height,the limits speci- A complete code for construction of detached one- and
fied in Sections 504,505 and 506. rivo-family dwellings is in Appendix Chapter 3,Division III,of
this code.When adopted,as set forth in Section lOL3,it will take
309.2.2 Special provisions. Storage areas in connection with precedence over the other requuements set forth in this code.
wholesale or retail sales shall be separated from the public area by
a one-hour fue-resistive occupancy separation. 310.2 Construction,Height and Allowable Area.
EXCEPTION:Occupancy sepazations need not be provided when 310.2.1 Genei'al. Buildings or parts of buildings Classed ln
any one of che following condicions exisc: Group R because of the use or character of the occupancy shall be
1. The storage area does not exceed 1,000 square feet(93 m'-), limited to the types of Construction set forth in Table�-B and shall
2. T'he storage area is sprinklered and does not exceed 3,000 not exceed,in area or height,the limits speCified in Sections 504,
square feet(279 m2),or 50� and 506.
3. The building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler 310.2.2 Special provisions. Walls and floors separatine dwell-
system throughout. in�units in the same building,or guest rooms in Group R,Divi-
3093 Location on Property. For �re-resistive protection of sion 1 hotel occupancies, shall not be of less than one-hour
exterior walls and openings, as determined by location on prop- fue-resistive construction.
erty,see Section 503. Group R, Division 1 Occupancies more than rivo stories in
� 309.4 Access and Means of Egress Facilities. Means of egress beight or having more than 3,000 square feet(279 m'-)of floor
� shall be provided as spec�ed in Chapter 10. area above the firsf story shali not be of less than one-hour fire-
resistive construction throughoui,except as provided in Section
Access to,and egress from,buildings required to be accessible 601.5.2.2.
shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11. Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R,Division 1
309.5 Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. In Group M Occu- Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be sepa-
pancies, light,ventilation and sanitation shall be as specified in rated from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour
Chapters 12 and 29. fue-resistive occupancy separation.
309.6 Shaft and Exit Enclosures. Exits shall be e�closed as For Group R,Division i Occupancies with a Group S,Division
specified in Chapter 10. 3 parking garage in the basement or first story, see Section
311.2.2.
Elevator shafts,vent shafts and other openings through floors For attic space partitions and draft stops,see Section 708.
shall be enclosed,and the enclosure shall be as specified in Sec-
tion 711. 3103 Location on Property. For fire-resistive protection of ex-
In buildings housing Group M Occupancies equipped with terior walls and openings,as determined by location on property,
automatic sprinkler systems throughout,enclosures need not be
see Section 503 and Chapter 6.
provided for escalators where the top of the escalator opening at 310.4 Access and Means of Egress Facilities and Emergency
each story is provided with a draft curtain and automatic fue Escapes. Means of egress shall be provided as specified in
sprinklers aze installed around the perimeter of the opening within Chapter 10.(See also Section 1007.6.2 for exit markings.)
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310.9.1.3 1997 UNIFORn,
311.1
commercial power;or in buildings which undergo alterations,re- 310.12 Special Hazards. Chimneys and heating appazatua
pairs or additions regulated by Section 310.9.1.2. shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 31 and the Mechani-
310.9.1.4 Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units,a cal Code.
detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point The storage,use and handling of flammable and combustible
centrally located in the comdor or area giving access to each sep- liquids in Division 1 Occupancies shall be in accordance with the
arate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one Fire Code.
story and in dwellings with basements, a detector shall be in- In Division 1 Occupancies,doors leading into rooms in which
stalled on each story and in the basement.In dwelling units where Class I flammable liquids are stored or used shall be protected by
a story or basement is split into two or more levels,the smoke de- a fire assembly having a one-hour fire-protection rating.Such fire
tector shall be installed on the upper level,except that when the assembly shall be self-closing and shall be posted with a sign on
lower level contains a sleeping area,a detector shall be installed each side of the door in 1-inch(25.4 mm)block letters stating:
on each level.When sleeping rooms are on an upper level,the de- FIRE DOOR-KEEP CLOSED.
tector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close prox-
imity to the stairway.In dwelling units where the ceiling height of SECTION 311 -REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP S
a room open to the hallway serving the bedrooms exceeds that of OCCUPANCIES
the hallway by 24 inches(610 mm)or more,smoke detectors shall
be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors 311.1 Group S Occupancies Defined. Group S Occupancies
shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping azeas of the dwelling shall include the use of a building or structure,or a portion thereof,
unit in which they are located. for storage not classified as a hazardous occupancy.Storage occu-
pancies shall include the following:
310.9.1.5 Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate
residences and hotels. In efficiency dwelling units,hotel suites Division 1.Moderate hazard storage occupancies shall include
and in hotel and congregate residence sleeping rooms,detectors buildings or portions of buildings used for storage of combustible
shall be located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or each materials that are not classified as a Group S,Division 2 or as a
sleeping room.When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwell- Group H Occupancy.
ing unit or hotel suite are on an upper level,the detector shall be Division 2. Low-hazard storage occupancies shall include
placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the buildings,structures,or portions thereof,used for storage of non-
stairway.When actuated,the detector shall sound an alarm audi- combustible materials, such as products on wood pallets or in
ble within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit or congregate res- paper cartons with or without single-thickness divisions, or in
idence, hotel suite,or sleeping room in which it is located. paper wrappings and shall include ice plants,power plants and
pumping plants.Such products may have a negligible amount of
310.9.2 Sprinkler and standpipe systems. When required by plastic trim such as knobs,handles or�lm wrapping.Low-hazard
Section 904.2.1 or other provisions of this code,automatic sprin- storage occupancies shall include,but are not limited to,storage
kler systems and standpipes shall be designed and installed as of the following items:
specified in Chapter 9.
1.Beer or wine(in metal,glass or ceramic containers).
F 310.10 Fire Alarm Systems. Group R,Division 1 Occupancies
F 2. Cement in bags.
F� shall be provided with a manual and automatic�re alarm system
F in apartment houses three or more stories in height or containing 3. Cold storage and creameries.
F 16 or more dwelling units,in hotels three or more stories in height 4.Dairy products in nonwax-coated paper containers.
F or containing 20 or more guest rooms and in congregate resi-
F dences three or more stories in height or having an occupant load S.Dry-cell batteries.
F of 20 or more.A fire alarm and communication system shall be 6.Dryers.
F provided in Group R,Division 1 Occupancies located in a high-
F 7.Dry pesticides in a building not classed as a Group H Occu-
F rise building. pancy.
F EXCEPTIONS: 1.A manual fire alarm system need not be pro-
F vided in buildings not over two stories in height when all individual 8•Electrical coils.
F dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces aze separated 9.EleCtriCal lnsulatois.
from each other aad public or common azeas by at least one-hour
F fue-resistive occupancy sepazations and each individual dwelling unit 10.EleCtriCal motors.
�� or guest room has an exit directly to a public way,exit court or yard. 11.Empty cans.
p 2.A separate fire alarm system need not be provided in buildings
F that aze protected throughout by an approved supervised fue sprinkler 12.Foods in noncombustible containers.
Fsystem 6aving a local alarm to notify all occupants. 13.Fresh fruits in nonplastic trays or containers.
F The alarm signal shall be a distinctive sound that is not used for 14. Frozen foods.
F any other purpose other than the fire alarm.Alarm-signaling de- 15.Glass bottles(empty or filled with nonflammable liquids).
F vices shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent
Fsound level in the room or space by 15 decibels minimum,or ex- 16. Gypsum board.
F ceeds any maximum sound level with a duration of 30 seconds 17. Inert pigments.
F minimum by 5 decibels minimum,whichever is louder. Sound
F levels for alarm signals shall be 120 decibels maximum. 18. Meats.
FFor the purposes of this section,area separation walls shall not 19. Metal cabinets.
F define separate buildings. 20.Metal fumiture.
310.11 Heating. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate 21. Oil-filled distribution transformers. -
residences shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a room temperature of 70°F(21°C)at a point 3 feet 22• Stoves.
(914 mm)above the floor in all habitable rooms. 23.Washers.
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311.2.3.5 '
Division 3. Divisio❑ 3 Occupancies shall include repair 3.The height and the number of the tiers above the basement
garages where work is limited to exchange of parts and mainte- shall be limited as specified in Table 3-H or Section 311.9.5.
nance requiring no open flame or welding,motor vehicle fuel- 4.The floor-ceiling assembly separating the Group S,Division
dispensing stations,and parking garages not classed as Group S, 3 and Group S, Division 4 Occupancy shall be protected as
Division 4 open parking garages or Group U private garages. required for the floor-ceiling assembly of the Group S,Division 3
For the use of flammable and combustible liquids,see Section Occupancy. Openings between the Group S, Division 3 and
307 and the Fire Code. Group S,Division 4 Occupancy, except exit openings,need not
be protected.
Division 4.Open parking garages per Section 311.9. 5.The Group S,Division 3 Occupancy is used exclusively for
Division 5.Aircraft hangars where work is limited to exchange the parking or storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles,
of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame or welding and but may contain(i)mechanical equipment rooms incidental to the
helistops. operation of the building and(ii)an office,and waiting and toilet
For occupancy separations,see Table 3-B. rooms having a total area of not more than 1,000 square feet
(93 m2).
311.2 Construction,Height and Allowable Area. 311.2.3 Specific use provisions.
311.2.1 General. Buildings or parts of buildings classed in 311.2.3.1 Group S, Divisions 3 and 5 Occupancies. In areas
Group S Occupancy because of the use or character of the occu- where motor vehicles,boats or aircraft are stored, and in motor
pancy shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in vehicle fuel-dispensing stations and repair garages,floor surfaces
Table 5-B and shall not exceed,in area ot height,the limits speci- shall be of noncombustible,nonabsorbent materials.Floors shall
fied in Sections 504,505 and 506. drain to an approved oil separator or trap discharging to sewers in
accordance with the Plumbing Code.
311.2.2 SpeCial pi'ovisions. EXCEPTION: Floors may be surfaced or waterproofed with
asphaltic paving materials in areas where motor vehicles or airplanes
311.2.2.1 Group S, Division 3 with Group A, Division 3; are stored or operated.
Group B;Group M or R,Division 1 Occupancy above. Other
provisions of this code notwithstanding,a basement or fust story 311.2.3.2 Marine or motor vehicle fuel-dispensing sta-
of a building may be considered as a separate and distinct building tions. Marine or motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations,includ-
for the purpose of area limitations,limitation of number of stories ing canopies and supports over fuel dispensers, shall be of �
and type of construction,when all of the following conditions are noncombustible, fire-retardant-treated wood or of one-hour fire-
met:
resistive construction.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Roofs of one-story fuel-dispensing stations
1.The basement or fust story is of Type I construction and is may be of heavy-timber construction.
separated from the building above with a three-hour occupancy 2.Canopies conforming co Seccion 2603.13 may be erected over
separation.See Section 302.3. pumps.
2. The building above the three-hour occupancy separation Canopies under which fuels are dispensed shall have a clear,
contains only Group A,Division 3;Group B;or Group M or R, unobstructed height of not less than 13 feet 6 inches(4114 mm)to
Division 1 Occupancies. the lowest projecting element in the vehicle drive-through area.
3.The building below the three-hour occupancy separation is a A one-hour occupancy separation need not be provided
Group S,Division 3 Occupancy used exclusively for the parking between fuel dispensers covered with a canopy that is open on �
and storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles. three or more sides,and a Group M Occupancy retail store having
an area of less than 2,500 square feet(232 m2)when the following
EXCEPTIONS:1.Entry lobbies,mechanical rooms and similar ConditlOns exist:
uses incidencal to che operation of�he building. 1.The Group M Occupancy is provided with two exits or e�cit- '
2.Group A,Division 3 and Gtoup B office,drinking and dining es- access doorways separated as required by Section 1004.2.4 and
tablishments and Group M retail occupancies in addition to those uses nOt lOCated in the same exterior wall.
incidental to the operation of the building(including storage areas),
provided thac the enrire structure below che three-hour occupancy sep- 2.Fuel-dispenser islands are not located within 20 feet(6096 '
aration is protected tluoughout by an automatic sprinkler system. ���of the GrOup M OCCupaIIcy retail store.
� 4. The maxunum building height in feet shall not exceed the 311.2.33 Parking garage headroom. Parking garages shall
limits set forth in Table 5-B for the least type of construction have an unobstructed headroom clearance of not less than 7 feet
involved. (2134 mm) above the finish floor to any ceiling,beam, pipe or
311.2.2.2 Group S,Division 3 Occupancy with Group S,Divi- similar obstruction,except for wall-mounted shelves,storage sur-
sion 4 Occupancy above. Other provisions of this code notwith- faces, racks or cabinets.
standing, a Group S, Division 3 Occupancy, located in the 311.2.3.4 Group S, Division 2 Occupancy roof framing. In
basement or first story below a Group S,Division 4 Occupancy,as Division 2 Occupancies, the roof-framing system may be of
de�ned in Section 311.9,may be classified as a separate and dis- unprotected construction.
tinct building for the purpose of determining the type of construc-
tion when all of the following conditions are met: 311.2.3.5 Vehicle barriers. In parking garages where any park-
ing area is located more than 5 feet(1524 mm)above the adjacent
1.The allowable area of the structure shall be such that the sum grade,vehicle barriers shall be provided.
of the ratios of the actuai area divided by the allowable area for EXCEPTION: Pazking gaza�es of Group U,Division 1 Occupan-
each separate occupancy shall not exceed one. cies.
2. The Group S, Division 3 Occupancy is of Type I or II Vehicle barriers shall have a minimum vertical dimension of
construction and is at least equal to the fire resistance of the Group 12 inches(305 mm)and shall be centered at 18 inches(457 mm)
S,Division 4 Occupancy. above the parking surface.See Table 16-B for load criterion.
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305.8 1997 UNIFt,.
306.5
All exterior openings in a boiler room or rooms containing cen- 23.Jute products.
tral heating equipment,if located below openings in another story 24.Laundries.
or if less than 10 feet(3048 mm)from other doors or windows of
the same building,shall be protected by a fire assembly having a �•�ather products.
three-fourths-hour fire-protection rating. Such fire assemblies 26. Machinery.
shall be fixed,automatic closing or self-closing. -
27. Metal.
Class I,II or III-A liquids shall not be placed,stored or used in 2g.Motion pictures and television film.ing and videotaping.
Group E Occupancies,except in approved quantiries as necessary
in laboratories and classrooms and for operation and maintenance 29. Musical instruments. _
as set forth in the Fire Code. 30. Optical goods.
F 305.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system 31.Paper mills or products.
F shall be provided for Group E Occupancies with an occupant load 32.Plastic roducts.
F of 50 or more persons.In Group E Occupancies provided with an P
F automatic sprinkler or detection system, the operation of such 33.Printing or publishina.
F system shall automatically activate the school fire alarm system, 34. Recreational vehicles.
F which shall include an alarm mounted on the exterior of the build-
F �g 35. Refuse incineration.
F See Chapter 10 for smoke-detection requirements. 36.Shoes.
F For installation requirements,see the Fire Code. 37.Soaps and detergents.
38.Tobacco.
SECTION 306-REGIUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F 39.Trailers.
OCCUPANCIES 40.Wood, distillation.
306.1 Group F Occupancies Defined. Group F Occupancies 41.Millwork(sash and door).
shall include the use of a building or structure,or a portion thereof, 42.Woodworking, cabinet.
for assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufac-
turing, packaging, repair or processing operations that are not Division 2. Low-hazard factory and industrial occupancies
classified as Group H Occupancies.Factory and industrial occu- shall include facilities producing noncombustible or nonexplo-
pancies shall include the followin�: sive materials which,during finishing,packing or processing,do
not involve a significant fire hazard,including,but not limited to,
Division 1. Moderate-hazard factory and industrial occupan- the following:
cies shall include factory and industrial uses that are not classified
as Group F,Division 2 Occupancies,but are not limited to facili- 1. Nonalcoholic beverages.
ties producing the following: 2.Brick and masonry.
1. Aircraft. 3. Ceramic products.
2. Appliances. 4. Foundries.
3. Athletic equipment. 5. Glass products.
4. Automobiles and other motor vehicles. 6. Gypsum.
5. Bakeries. 7. Steel products-fabrication and assembly.
6. Alcoholic beverages. For occupancy separarions,see Table 3-B.
7. Bicycles. 306.2 Construction,Height and Allowable Area.
8. Boats. 306.2.1 General. Buildinas or parts of buildings classed as
9. Brooms and brushes. Group F Occupancies because of the use or character of the occu-
pancies shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in
' 10. Business machines. Table 5-B and shall not exceed,in area or height,the limits speci-
11. Canvas or similar fabric. fied in Sections 504,505 and 506.
12. Cameras and photo equipment. 306.2.2 Special provisions, Group F, Division 2 roof fram-
13.Carpets and rugs,including cleaning. �ng. In Division 2 Occupancies,the roof-framing system may be
of unprotected construction.
14.Clothing. 3063 Location on Property. For fire-resistive protection of
15.Construction and agricultural machinery. exterior walls and openings,as determined by location on prop-
16.Dry cleaning and dyeing. erty,see Section 503.
17.Electronics assembly. 306.4 Access and Means of Egress Facilities. Means of egress �
18.Engines,including rebuilding. shall be provided as specified in Chapter 10.
19.Photograpluc film. Access to,and egress from,buildings required to be accessible
shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11.
20.Food processing. ""
306.5 Light,Ventilation and Sanitation. In Group F Occupan-
21.Furniture. cies,light,ventilation and sanitation shall be as specified in Chap-
22.Hemp products. ters 12 and 29.
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