2014 OFC Significant Changes and New Amendments Presenter Retired DSFM John Caul.

2014 OFC Significant Changes and New Amendments

Presenter

Retired DSFM John Caul

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2014 OFC Significant Changes and New Amendments

The purpose of this training is to give Oregon Fire Code users an update on the significant changes between the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC) and the 2012 IFC and an update on any new Oregon amendments added to the 2014 Oregon Fire Code (2014 OFC) that were not in the 2010 OFC.

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Chapter Reorganization

The 2012 IFC has been completely reorganized into parts to make it easier for its users.

Part I – Administrative

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

Chapter 2 Definitions

Part II – General Safety Provisions

Chapter 3 General Requirements

Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness

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Part III – Building and Equipment Design Features

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems

Chapter 7 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 10 Means of Egress

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Chapter 11 20 Aviation Facilities

Chapter 12 21 Dry Cleaning

Chapter 13 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations

Chapter 22 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

Chapter 15 24 Flammable Finishes

Chapter 16 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening

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Chapter 17 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging

Chapter 18 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

Chapter 19 28 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities

Chapter 20 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings

Chapter 21 30 Industrial Ovens

Chapter 24 31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures

Chapter 23 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage

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Chapter 14 33 Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition

Chapter 25 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

Chapter 26 35 Welding and Other Hot Work

Chapter 45 36 Marinas

Chapter 37 through 49 (reserved)

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Part V – Hazardous Materials

Chapter 27 50 Hazardous Materials–General Provisions

Chapter 28 51 Aerosols

Chapter 29 52 Combustible Fibers

Chapter 30 53 Compressed Gases

Chapter 31 54 Corrosive Materials

Chapter 32 55 Cryogenic Fluids

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Chapter 33 56 Explosives and Fireworks

Chapter 34 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Chapter 35 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 36 59 Flammable Solids

Chapter 37 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials

Chapter 38 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Chapter 39 62 Organic Peroxides

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Chapter 40 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 41 64 Pyrophoric Materials

Chapter 42 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics

Chapter 43 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials

Chapter 44 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids

Chapter 68 through 79 (reserved)

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Part VI – Referenced Standards

Chapter 47 80 Referenced Standards

Part VII – Appendices

There were no changes to Appendices A through I. Appendix J is now Building Information Signs. It used to be Emergency Responder Radio Coverage which was folded into the body of the code in Chapter 5, Section 510.

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Section 202General Definitions

24 Hour Care Basis. The actual time that a person is an occupant within a facility for the purpose of receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24 hours and is capable of providing care to someone visiting the facility during any segment of the 24 hours.

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Ambulatory Health Care Facility. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to persons individuals who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided.

Custodial Care. Assistance with day-to-day living tasks, such as assistance with cooking, taking medication, bathing, using toilet facilities and other

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Custodial Care, con’t

tasks of daily living. Custodial care includes persons receiving care who occupants that have the ability to respond to emergency situations and evacuate at a slower rate and/or who have mental and psychiatric complications.

Detoxification Facilities. Facilities that serve patients who are provide treatment for substance abuse on a 24-hour basis and serving care recipients

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Detoxification Facilities, con’t

who are incapable of self-preservation or who are harmful to themselves or others.

Discharge Site. The immediate area surrounding the fireworks mortars used for an outdoor fireworks display. See OAR 837-012-0720(16).

Display Site. The immediate area where a fireworks display is conducted. The display area includes the discharge site, the fallout area and the required

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Display Site, con’t

separation distance from the mortars to spectator viewing areas. The display area does not include spectator viewing areas or vehicle parking areas. See OAR 837-012-0720(20).

Fireworks Display. A presentation of fireworks for a public or private gathering. See OAR 837-012-0720(17).

General Display Fireworks, 1.3G. Large fireworks

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General Display Fireworks, 1.3G, cont

devices, which are explosive materials, intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce audible or visible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation. Such 1.3G fireworks include, but are not limited to, firecrackers containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic composition and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as 1.4G fireworks. Such

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General Display Fireworks, 1.3G, cont

1.3G fireworks are also described as Fireworks, UN 0335 by DOTn. See OAR 837-012-0720(35).

Child Foster Care Facilities. Facilities that provide care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children, 2 1/2 years of age or less.

Group Home. A facility for social rehabilitation, substance abuse or mental health problems containing a group housing arrangement that

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Group Home, con’t

provides custodial care but does not provide acute medical care.

High-Rise Building. A building with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Hood. An air-intake device used to capture by entrapment, impingement, adhesion or similar means, grease and similar contaminants before they enter

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Hood, con’t

a duct system.

Type I. A kitchen hood for collecting and removing grease vapors and smoke.

Type II. A general kitchen hood for collecting and removing steam vapor, heat, odors and products of combustion.

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Hospitals and Mental Psychiatric Hospitals. Facilities buildings or portion thereof used on a 24-hour basis that provides care or treatment for the medical, psychiatric, obstetrical, or surgical treatment of inpatients who care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation.

Incapable of Self Preservation. Persons because of age; physical limitations; mental limitations; chemical dependency; or medical treatment cannot respond as an individual to an emergency situation.

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Interior Exit Ramp. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or access travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way.

Interior Exit Stairway. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exit

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Interior Exit Stairway, cont.

access travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way.

Medical Care. Care involving medical or surgical procedures, nursing or for psychiatric purposes.

Mortar. A tube from which fireworks shells are fired into the air. See OAR 837-012-0720(55).

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Noncombustible. A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, does not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors, when subject to fire or heat. Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical tube Furnace at 750o C, are considered noncombustible materials. For the purposes of this code any material that does not meet this definition of noncombustible shall be deemed as combustible.

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Nursing Homes. Nursing homes are long-term care Facilities that provide care on a 24-hour basis, including both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities, serving more than five persons and where any of the persons are incapable of self-preservation.

Occupancy Classifications. For the purposes of this code, certain occupancies are defined as follows:

Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy

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Assembly Group A, con’t

includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption; or awaiting transportation.

Exceptions:

1. Small buildings and tenant spaces. A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an

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occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as a group B occupancy.

Small assembly spaces. The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as assemble occupancies:

2. A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified

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as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.

3. 2. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is less than 750 square feet (70 m2) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.

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4. Associated with Group E occupancies. Assembly areas that are accessory to A room or space used for assembly purposes that are associated with a Group E occupancies occupancy are not considered separate occupancies except when applying the assembly occupancy requirements of Chapter 11 of the International Building Code.

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5. Accessory with places of religious worship. Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than 100 are not considered separate occupancies.

Assembly occupancies shall include the following:

Assembly Group A-1. Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for the production and viewing of performing arts or motion pictures

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including, but not limited to:

Motion picture theatersSymphony and concert hallsTelevision and radio studios admitting an audienceTheaters

Assembly Group A-2. Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including, but not

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Banquet hallsCasino (gaming areas)Night clubsRestaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities (including associated commercial kitchens)

Taverns and bars

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Assembly Group A-3. Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A, including, but not limited to:

Amusement arcadesArt galleriesBowling alleysCommunity halls

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CourtroomsDance halls (not including food or drink

consumption)Exhibition hallsFuneral parlorsGymnasiums (without spectator seating)Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating)Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating)Lecture halls

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LibrariesMuseumsPlaces of religious worshipPool and billiard parlorsWaiting areas in transportation terminals

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Assembly Group A-4. Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating including, but not limited to:

ArenasSkating rinksSwimming poolsTennis courts

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Assembly Group A-5. Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities including, but not limited to:

Amusement park structuresBleachersGrandstandsStadiums

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Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.

Accessory to places of worship. Religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums, which are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance with Section 508.3.1 of the International Building Code and have occupant loads of less than

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Educational Group E, con’t

100, shall be classified as Group A-3 occupancies.

Group E day care facilities. The use of a This group includes buildings and or structures or portions thereof, for educational, supervision or poersonal care services for occupied by more than five children older than 2 ½ years of age shall be classified as an E occupancy who receive educational, supervision or personal care

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services for less than 24 hours per day.

Within places of worship. Rooms and spaces within places of worship providing such care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.

Five and fewer children. A facility having five or

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fewer children receiving such care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.

Five or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having five or fewer children receiving such care shall be cclassified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.

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Occupancy Classifications, con’t

Factory Industrial F-1 Moderate-hazard occupancy. (only one change)

Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities

Institutional Group I. Institutional Group I occupancy includes, among other, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which people are

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Institutional Group I, con’t

cared for or live in a supervised environment, having physical limitations because of health or age, are harbored for medical treatment, other care or treatment care or supervision is provided to persons who are or are not capable of self-preservation without physical assistance or in which persons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupant is restricted.

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Institutional Group I, con’t

Institutional occupancies shall be classified as Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4.

Institutional Group I-1. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof for more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability, or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment that provides personnel care

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Institutional Group I-1, con’t

Services and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated in Condition 1 or Condition 2. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Alcohol and drug centers

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Assisted living facilities

Congregate care facilities

Convalescent facilities

Group Homes

Halfway house

Residential board and custodial care facilities

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Social rehabilitation facilities

Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which all persons receiving custodial care who, without any assistance, are capable of responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Congregate living facilities

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Halfway houses


Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include buildings subject to licensure by the Oregon department of Human Services in which there are any persons receiving custodial care who require limited verbal or physical assistance while responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation.

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This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:


Assisted living facilities with or without a Memory Care Endorsement

Residential care facilities with or without a Memory Care Endorsement

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Residential treatment facilities

Group homes and facilities

Five or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons receiving such custodial care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Oregon Residential Specialty Code in accordance with Section 101.2 of the International Building Code

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provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or International Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section P2904 Appendix T.

Six to sixteen persons receiving custodial care. A facility such as above, housing at least not fewer than six and not more than 16 persons receiving such custodial care, shall be classified as Group R-4.

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A residential facility, or portion thereof, subject to licensure by the state, where personal care is administered for more than 16 persons, whose occupants may require assisted self-preservation, shall be classified as Group SR occupancy and shall comply with Appendix SR of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

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Institutional Group I-2. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than five surgical, psychiatric, nursing, health or custodial care for persons who are not incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Child Foster care facilities

Detoxification facilities

Hospitals

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Mental hospitals

Nursing homes

Psychiatric hospitals

Five or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons receiving such medical care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International

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Oregon Residential Specialty Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P2904 Appendix T of the International Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

A residential facility or portion thereof, subject to licensure by the state, where personal care is administered for more than five persons, whose

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occupants may require assisted self-preservation (impractical), shall be classified as a Group SR-2 occupancy and shall comply with Appendix SR of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities. This group shall include buildings and structures occupied by more than five persons of any age who receive custodial care for less than 24-hours by individual

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Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities, con’t

persons other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, and in a place other than the home of the person cared for. A facility as the above with five or fewer persons shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2 of the International Building Code. Place of worship during religious functions are not

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included. A facility such as the above with six or fewer persons, or family child care homes (located in a private residence) as defined in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Section 310.21, shall be classified as a Group R-3 or shall comply with the Oregon Residential Specialty Code in accordance with Section 101.2. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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Adult day care facility. A facility that provides accommodations for less than 24-hours for more than five unrelated adults and provides supervision and personal care services shall be classified as Group I-4.

Exception: Where the occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from the staff, the facility shall

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be classified as Group R-2.

Child day care facility. Child care facilities that provide supervision and personal care on less than a 24-hour basis for more than five children 2 ½ years of age or less shall be classified as Group I-4.

Exception: Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for more than five but no more than 100 children 2 ½ years or less of

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Child day care facility, con’t

age, where the rooms in which the children are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as Group E.

Within a place of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of religious worship providing such care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.

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Five or fewer occupants receiving care. A facility having five or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.

Five or fewer occupants receiving care in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having five or fewer persons, or family child care homes (located in a private residence) receiving custodial care shall be

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classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.

Family Child Care Homes (located in a private residence) as defined in Section 202 shall be classified as a Group R-3 or shall comply with the Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

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Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I or when not regulated by the International Residential Code in accordance with section 101.2 of the International Building Code. Residential occupancies shall include the following:

Residential Group R-1. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units where the occupants are

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Residential Group R-1, con’t

primarily transient in nature, including

Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants.

Congregate living facilities (transient) with more than 10 occupants

Hotels (transient)

Motels (transient)

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Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants are permitted to comply with the construction requirements for Group R-3.

Residential Group R-2. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:

Apartment houses

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Boarding houses (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants

Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants

Convents

Dormitories

Fraternities and sororities

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Hotels (nontransient)

Live/work units

Monasteries

Motels (nontransient)

Vacation timeshare properties

Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer occupants are permitted to comply with the

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construction requirements for Group R-3.

Residential Group R-3. Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:

Boarding houses (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants

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Boarding houses (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants

Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units.

Adult Care facilities that provide accommodations for five six or fewer persons of any age for less than 24-hours receiving care.

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Child care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24-hours.

Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer persons.

Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants

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Adult care facilities that provide accommodations for six or fewer persons of any age for less than 24-hours.

Child care facilities that provide accommodations for six or fewer persons of any age for less than 24-hours.

Care facilities within a dwelling. Adult care and child Care facilities for five or fewer persons

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receiving care that are within a single-family home dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Oregon Residential Specialty Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P2904 with Appendix T of the International Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

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Residential Group R-4. Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for occupancy as residential care/assisted living facilities including more than five but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff.

Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in this code or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided the

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building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.2.8. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than five but not more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised residential environment and receive custodial care. The persons receiving care are capable of self-preservation. Buildings of Group

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R-4 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated in Condition 1 or Condition 2. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:


Assisted

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Convalescent facilities

Group homes

Halfway houses

Residential board and custodial care facilities


Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include buildings in which all persons receiving custodial

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care, who without any assistance, are capable of responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Congregate living facilities

Halfway houses

Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include

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buildings subject to licensure by the Oregon Department of Human Services in which there are any persons receiving custodial care who require limited verbal or physical assistance while responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:


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Assisted living facilities with or without a Memory Care Endorsement

Residential Care facilities with or without a Memory Care Endorsement

Residential treatment facilities

Group homes and facilities


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Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in the International Building Code.

A Group R-4 residential occupancy, or portion thereof, subject to licensure by the state, where personal care is administered for more than five, but not more than 16 persons, whose occupants may

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require assisted self-preservation shall be classified as a Group SR 4 occupancy and shall comply with the provisions of Appendix SR of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

Special Residence Group SR. Special residences for assisted self-preservation (See Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Appendix SR): Group SR-1, SR-2, SR-3 and SR-4.

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Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code. For the purpose of the Oregon Fire Code shall mean the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC) as adopted by OAR 918-800-0020.

Personal Care Service. The care of residents persons who do not require chronic or convalescent medical or nursing care. Personal care involves responsibility for the safety of the resident persons while inside the building.

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Pyrotechnic Special-Effect Material. A chemical mixture used in the entertainment industry to produce visible or audible effects by combustion deflagration or detonation. Such a chemical mixture predominantly consists of solids capable of producing a controlled, self-sustaining and self-contained exothermic chemical reaction that results in heat, gas sound, light or a combination of these effects. The chemical reaction functions without external oxygen. See OAR 837-012-0720(78).

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Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability, or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This classification shall include, but not be limited to, the following: residential board and care facilities, assisted living facilities, halfway houses,

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Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities, con’t

group homes, congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities, alcohol and drug abuse centers and convalescent facilities.

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TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES. Traffic calming devices are designed elements of fire apparatus access roads such as street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures intended to reduce traffic and cut-through volumes, and slow vehicles speeds.

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Section 307Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable

Outdoor Fireplaces

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when shall be prohibited where atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous shall be prohibited.

Exception: Prescribed burning for the purpose

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307.1.1 Prohibited open burning, con’t

of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official.

307.3 Extinguishment authority. When open burning any fire creates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire

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307.3 Extinguishment authority, con’t

department of the open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation operation fire.

Section 316 Hazards To Fire Fighters

316.4 Obstructions on roofs. Wires, cables, ropes, antenna, or other suspended obstructions installed on the roof of a building having a roof

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316.4 Obstructions on roofs, con’t

slope of less than 30 degrees shall not create an obstruction that is less than 7 feet (2133 mm) high above the surface of the roof.

Exceptions:1. Such obstructions shall be permitted where

the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is encased in a white, 2-inch (51 mm) minimum diameter plastic pipe or an

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316.4 Obstructions on roofs, con’t

approved equivalent.2. Such obstructions shall be permitted where

there is a solid obstruction below such that accidentally walking into the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is not possible.

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Section 317Rooftop Gardens and Landscaped Roofs

317.1 General. Rooftop gardens and landscaped roofs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 317.2 through 317.5 and Sections 1505 and 1507.16 of the International Building Code.

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317.2 Rooftop garden or landscaped roof size. Rooftop garden or landscaped roof areas shall not exceed 15,625 square feet (1,450 m2) in size for any single area with a maximum dimension of 125 feet (39 m) in length or width. A minimum 6- foot wide (1.8 m) clearance consisting of a Class A-rated roof system complying with ASTM E 108 or UL 790 shall be provided between adjacent rooftop gardens or landscaped roof areas.

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317.3 Rooftop structures and equipment clearance. For all vegetated roofing systems abutting combustible vertical surfaces, a Class A-rated roof system complying with ASTM E 108 or UL 790 shall be achieved for a minimum 6-foot-wide (1.8 m) continuous border placed around rooftop structures and all rooftop equipment including, but not limited to, mechanical and machine rooms, penthouses, skylights, roof vents, solar panels, antenna supports, and

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317.3 Rooftop structures and equipment clearance, cont.building service equipment .

317.4 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be maintained in accordance with Section 317.4.1 and 317.4.2.

317.4.1 Irrigation. Supplemental irrigation shall be provided to maintain levels of hydration necessary to keep green roof plants alive and to

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Chapter 3 General Requirement

317.4.1 Irrigation, con’tkeep dry foliage to a minimum.

317.4.2 Dead foliage. Excess biomass, such as overgrown vegetation, leaves and other dead and decaying material, shall be removed at regular intervals not less than two times per year.

317.4.3 Maintenance plan. The fire code official is

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317.4.3 Maintenance plan, con’tauthorized to require a maintenance plan for vegetation placed on foofs due to the size of a roof garden, materials used, or when a fire hazard exists to the building or exposure due to the lack of maintenance.

317.5 Maintenance equipment. Fueled equipment stored on roofs and used for the care and maintenance of vegetation on roofs shall be

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317.5 Maintenance equipment, con’tstored in accordance with Section 313.

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Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Section 408Use and Occupancy Related Requirements

408.9.2 Evacuation diagrams in Group R-2 dormitories. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted on or immediately adjacent to every required egress door from each Group R-2 dormitory sleeping unit.

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Section 503Fire Apparatus Access Roads

503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.

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Section 506Key Boxes

506.1.2 Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys. Key boxes provided for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with Section 506.1 and all of the following:

1. The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry key box system in use in

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506.1.2 Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys, con’t

the jurisdiction and approved by the fire code official.

2. The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words “Fire Department Use Only – Elevator Keys.”

3. The key box shall be mounted at each elevator

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bank at the lobby nearest to the lowest level of fire department access.

4. The key box shall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches (1676 mm) above the finished floor to the right of the elevator bank.

5. Contents of the key box are limited to fire

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service elevator keys. Additional elevator access tools, keys and information pertinent to emergency planning or elevator access shall be permitted when authorized by the fire code official.

6. In buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single key box shall be permitted to be used

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when such elevator banks are separated by not more than 30 feet (9144 mm). Additional key boxes shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet (9144 mm).

Exception: A single key box shall be permitted to be located adjacent to a fire command

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center or the nonstandard fire service elevator key shal be permitted to be secured in a key box used for other purposes and located in accordance with Section 506.1.

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Section 507Fire Protection Water Supplies

507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet (30 m) of the fire department connections.

Exception: The distance shall be permitted to

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507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems, con’t

exceed 100 feet (30 m) where approved by the fire code official.

Section 508Fire Command Center

508.1.5 Required features. Items 1 through 12 and 14 through 18 remain unchanged. Item13 is new as follows:

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508.1.5 Required features, con’t13. An approved Building Information Card that contains, but is not limited to, the following information:

13.1 General building information that includes: property name, address, the number of floors in the building (above and below grade), use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types

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508.1.5 Required features, con’tof occupancies on each floor), estimated building population (i.e., day, night, weekend);

13.2 Building emergency contact information that includes: a list of the building’s emergency contacts (e.gg., building manager, building engineer, etc.) and respective work phone number, cell phone

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508.1.5 Required features, con’tnumber, and e-mail address;

13.3 Building construction information that includes: the type of building construction (e.g., floors, walls, columns, and roof assembly);

13.4 Exit stair information that includes: number of exit stairs in the building, each exit stair

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508.1.5 Required features, con’tdesignation and floors served, location where each exit stair discharges, exit stairs that are pressurized, exit stairs provided with emergency lighting, each exit stair that allows reentry, exit stairs providing roof access; elevator information that includes: number of elevator banks, elevator bank designation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve, location of

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508.1.5 Required features, con’televator machine rooms, location of sky lobby, location of freight elevator banks:

13.5 Building services and system information that includes: location of mechanical rooms, location of building mmanagement system, location and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator, location of natural gas services;

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508.1.5 Required features, con’t

13.6 Fire protection system information that includes; location of standpipes, location of fire pump room, location of fire department connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers, location of different types of automatic sprinkler systems installed (e.g., dry, wet, pre-action, etc.);

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508.1.5 Required features, con’t

13.7 Hazardous material information that includes: location of hazardous material, quantity of hazardous material.

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Section 509Fire Protection Equipment Identification and

Access.509.1.1 Utility identification. Where required by the fire code official, gas shutoff valves, electric meters, service switches and other utility equipment shall be clearly and legibly marked to identify the unit or spce that it serves. Identification shall be made in an approved manner, readily visible and shall be maintained.

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Section 510Emergency Responder Radio Coverage

510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings as described in Section 510.1, shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require

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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings, con’t

improvements of the existing public safety communication systems.

Exceptions: exception 1 and 2 remain unchanged. 3 is new.

3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a

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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings, con’t

required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system.

Oregon amendment Section 510.1.1 remains unchanged.

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510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter 11.

510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the installation of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in

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510.3 Permit required, con’t

Section 105.7.5. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

510.4 Technical requirements.Systems components and equipment required to provide emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with Section 511.4.1 through 511.4.2.5.

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510.3 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following:

1. Wherever existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1.

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510.3 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings, con’t

2. Within a time frame established by the adopting authority.

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510.4.2 System design. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.5.

510.4.2.1 Amplification systems allowed. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with a radiating cable system, a distributed antenna system with Federal

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510.4.2.1 Amplification systems allowed, con’t

Communications Commission (FCC) certified signal boosters, or other systems approved by the fire code official in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage.

510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The fire code official shall maintain a document providing the specific technical information and requirements for the emergency responder radio coverage. This

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510.4.2.2 Technical criteria, con’t

document shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, and other supporting technical information.

510.4.2.3 Secondary power. Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with an approved secondary source of power. The secondary power supply shall be capable of

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510.4.2.3 Secondary power, con’t

operating the emergency responder radio coverage system for a period of at least 24 hours. When primary power is lost, the power supply to the emergency responder radio coverage system shall automatically transfer to the secondary power supply.

510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements. If used, signal boosters shall meet the following:

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510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements, con’t

1. All signal booster components shall be contained in a National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) 4-type waterproof cabinet.

2. Battery sustems used for the emergency power source shall be contained in a NEMA 4-type waterproof cabinet.

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510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements, con

3. The signal booster system and battery system shall be elctrically supervised and monitored by a supervisory service, or when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location.

4. Equipment shall have FCC certification prior to installation.

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510.4.2.5 Additional frequencies and change frequencies. The emergcny responder radio coverage system shall be capable of modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC.

510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with Sections 510.5.1 through 510.5.5.

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510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC shall not be installed without prior coordination and approval of the fire code official.

510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include:

1. A valid FCC-issued general radio operators license; and

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510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel, con’t

2. Certification of in-building system training issued by a nationally recognized organization, school or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.

These qualifications shall not be required where demonstartion of adequate skills and experience satisfactory to the fire code official is provided.

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. When an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of 90 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:

1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20 approximately equal test ares.

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure, con’t2. The test shall be conducted using a calibrated

portable radio of the latest brand and model used by the agency talking through the agency’s radio communications system.

3. Failure of a maximum of two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in a failure of the test.

4. In the event that three of the test areas fail the

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure, con’ttest, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas. Failure of a maximum of four nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40-area test, the system shall be altered to meet 90 percent coverage requirement.

5. A test location approximately in the center of

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure, con’t

each test area shall be selected for the test, with the radio enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the public agency’s radio communications system. Once the test location has been selected, that location shall represent the entire test area. Failure in the selected test location shall be considered failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall not be permitted.

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure, con’t

6. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test measurement results shall be kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.

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510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure, con’t7. As part of the installation a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at time of installation and subsequent annual inspections.

510.5.4 FCC compliance. The emergency responder radio coverage system installation and

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510.5.4 FCC compliance, con’t

components shall also comply with all applicable federal regulations including, but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part 90.219.

510.6 Maintenance. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through 510.6.3.

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510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be inspected and tested annually or whenever structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:

1. In-building coverage test as described in Section 510.5.3.

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510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance, con’t2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that

the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance.

3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual outage. If within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits symptons of failure, the

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510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance, con’t

test shall be extended for additonal 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.

4. All other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer’s specifications.

5. At the conclusion of the testing, a report,

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510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance, con’t

which shall verify compliance with Section 510.5.3, shall be submitted to the fire code official.

510.6.2 Additional frequencies. The building owner shall modify or expand the emergency responder radio coverage system at their expense in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or additional frequencies are made

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510.6.2 Additional frequencies, con’t

available by the FCC. Prior approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous frequencies does not exempt this section.

510.6.3 Field testing. Agency personnel shall have the right to eneter onto the property at any reasonable time to conduct field testing to verify the required level of radio coverage.

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Section 604Emergency and Standby Power Systems

604.5 Emergecny lighting equipment. Emergency lighting shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Sections 604.5.1 through 604.5.2.1.

604.5.1 Activation test. An activation test of the emergency lighting equipment shall be completed monthly.

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604.5.1 Activation test, con’tThe activation test shall ensure the emergency lighting activates automatically upon normal electrical disconnect and stays sufficirntly illuminated for a minimu of 30 seconds.

604.5.1.1 Activation test records. Records shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and submitted to the fire code official upon request. The record shall include the

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604.5.1.1 Activation test records, con’tLocation of the emergency lighting tested, whether the unit passed or failed, the date of the test, and the person completing the test.

604.5.2 Power test. For battery-powered emergency lighting, a power test of the emrgency lighting equipment shall be completed annually. The power test shall operate the emergency lighting for a ,imi,um of 90 minutes and shall remain sufficiently illumintaed for the duration of the test.

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604.5.2.1 Power test record. Records shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and submitted to the fire code official upon request. The record shall include the location of the emergency lighting tested, whether the unit passed or failed, the date of the test, and the person completing the test.

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Section 605Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Hazards

605.11 Building-mounted solar photovoltaic power systems. See Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC) adopted by OAR 918-800-0020. Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.4, the International Building Code and NFPA 70. (The Exception is also deleted)

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605.11.1 Marking and labeling. Marking and labeling as is required on interior and exterior direct current (DC) conduit, enclosures, raceways, cable assemblies, junction boxes, combiner boxes and disconnects by the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, Section 690.31 shall be maintained.

(Sections 605.11.1.1 through 605.11.4 are deleted by Oregon)

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605.12 Ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power systems. Ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed in accordance with Sections 605.12.1 through 605.12.3 and NFPA 70.

605.12.1 Clearance. A clear, brush-free area of 10 feet (3038 mm) shall be required for grpund-mounted photovoltaic arrays.

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605.12.2 Non-combustible base. A gravel base or other non-combustible base acceptable to the fire code official shall be installed and maintained under and around the installation.

605.12.3 Security barriers. Fencing, skirting, or other suitable security barriers shall be installed when equired by the fire code official.

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Section 607Elevator Recall and Maintenance

607.5 Standardized fire service elevator keys. Buildings with elevators equipped with Phase I emergency recall, Phase II emergency in-car operation, or a fire service access elevator shall be equipped to operate with a standardized fire service elevator key approved by the fire code official.

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607.5 Standardized fire service elevator keys, con’t

Exception: The owner shall be permitted to place the building’s nonstandardized fire service elevator key in a key box installed in accordance with Section 506.1.2.

607.5.1 Requirements for standardized fire service elevator keys. Standardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with all of the following:

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607.5.1 requirements for standardized fire service elevator keys, con’t

1. All fire service elevator keys within the jurisdiction shall be uniform and specific for the jurissdiction. Keys shall be cut to a uniform key code.

2. Fire service elevator keys shall be of a patent-protected design to prevent unauthorized duplication.

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3. Fire service elevator keys shall be factory restricted by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized distribution of key blanks. No uncut key blanks shall be permitted to leave the factory.

4. Fire service elevator keys subject to these

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rules shall be engraved with the words “DO NOT DUPLICATE.”

607.5.2 Access to standardized fire service keys. Access to standardized fire service elevator keys shall be restricted to the following:

1. Elevator owners or their authorized agents.

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607.5.2 Access to standardized fire service keys, con’t

2. Elevator contractors.

3. Elevator inspectors of the jurisdiction.

4. Fire code officials of the jurisdiction.

5. The fire department and other emergency response agencies.

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607.5.3 Duplication or distribution of keys. No person shall duplicate a standardized fire service elevator key or issue, give, or sell a duplicated key unless in accordance with this code.

607.5.4 Responsibilty to provide keys. The building owner shall provide up to three standardized fire service elevator keys where requied by the fire code official, upon installation of a standardized fire service key switch or switches in the building.

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Section 608Stationary Storage Battery Systems

608.1 Scope. Flooded lead-acid, nickel cadmium and VLRA stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead-acid, nickel cadmium and VLRA, of greater than 7 batteries or over 600 amp-hour total capacity, or more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion and lithium metal polymer, used for

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608.1 Scope, con’t

facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies shall comply with this section and table 608.1. Stationary storage battery system shall not be located in a space with an open combustion source.

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Section 610Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage

610.1 General. Storage of cooking oil (grease) in commercial cooking operations shall comply with Chapter 57. Systems used to store cooking oils in larger than 60-gallon (227 L) aboveground tanks shall also comply with Sections 610.2 through 610.5. For purposes of this section, cooking oil shall be classified as a ClassIIIB liquid unless other wise determined by testing.

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610.2 Storage tanks. Cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 142 or UL 80, and shall be installed in accordance with Section 5704 and the tank manufacturer’s instructions.

610.3 Other storage components. Cooking oil storage system components including, but not limit to, piping, connections, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components used for the transfer of cooking oil from the cooking appliance

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610.3 Other storage components, con’t

to the storage tank to the discharge point, shall be installed in accordance with Section 5703.6.

610.4 Tank venting. Normal and emergency venting for cooking oil storage tanks shall terminate outside the buildings as specified in ections 5704.2.7.3 and 5704.2.7.4.

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610.5 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment used for the operation and heating of the cooking oil storage system shall be listed and comply with NFPA 70.

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Section 803Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish and Trim in

Existing Buildings

803.5.2 Newly introduced textile wall and ceiling coverings. Newly introduced textile wall and ceiling coverings shall comply with one of the following:

1. The wall or ceiling covering shall have a Class A flame spread index in accordance with

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803.5.2 Newly introduced textile wall and ceiling coverings, con’t

ASTM E 84 or UL 723, and be protected by autoamtic sprinklers installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Test specimen preparing and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E 2404.

2. The wall covering shall meet the criteria of Section 803.5.1.2 when tested in the

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manner intended for use in accordance with NFPA 265 using the product-mounting system (including adhesive) of actual use.

3. The wall or ceiling covering shall meet the critria of Section 803.1.2.1 when tested in accordance with NFPA 286 unlessthe product-

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mounting system (including adhesive) of actual use.

803.6 Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings. Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings shall comply with the requirements of either Section 803.6.1 or 803.6.2 one of the following:

1. The wall or ceiling covering shall have a Class

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803.6 Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings, con’t

A flame spread index in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723, and be protected by autoamtic sprinklers installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E 2404.

2. The wall covering shall meet the criteria of Section 803.5.1.2 when tested in the manner

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803.6 Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings, con’tintended for use in accordance with NFPA 265 using the product-mounting system (including adhesive) of actual use.

3. The wall or ceiling covering shall meet the criteria of Section 803.1.2.1 when tested in accordance with NFPA 286 using the product mounting system (including adhesive) of actual use.

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803.6.1 General. Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings shall comply with the requirements of Section 803.1.2. Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings complying with Section 803.1.2 shall not be required to comply with Section 803.2.1.

803.6.2 Compliance alternative. Expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings shall be allowed to comply with the requirements for textile wall or ceiling coverings in Section 803.5. When tested in accordance with

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803.6.2 Compliance alternative, con’tASTM E 84 or UL 723, test specimen preparation shall be in accordance with ASTM E 2404.

Section 804Interior Wall and Ceiling Trim in New and Existing

Buildings

804.3 New interior floor finish. New interior floor finish and floor covering materials in new and existing buildings shall comply with Sections

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804.3.1 through 804.3.3.2.

Exception: Floor finishes and coverings of a traditional type, such as wood, vinyl, linoleum or terrazzo, and resilient floor covering materials that are not comprised of fibers.

804.3.1 Classification. Interior floor finish and floor covering materials required by Section 804.3.3.2 to be of Class I or II materials shall be classified in accordance with NFPA 253.

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804.3.1 Classification, con’tThe classification referred to herein corresponds to the classifications determined by NFPA 253 as follows: Class I, 0.22 watts/cm2 or greater.

804.3.2 Testing and identification. Interior floor finish and floor covering materials shall be tested by an approved agency in accordance with NFPA 253 and identified by a hang tag or other suitable method so as to identify the manufacturer or

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804.3.2 Testing and identification, con’tsupplier and styleand shall indicate the interior floor finish or floor covering classification according to Section 804.3.1. Carpet-type floor coverings shall be tested as proposed for use, including underlayment. Test reports confirming the information provided in the manufacturer’s product identification shall be furnished to the fire code official upon request.

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804.3.3 Interior floor finish requirements. New interior floor covering materials shall comply with Sections 804.3.3.1 and 804.3.3.2 and interior floor finish materials shall comply with Section 804.3.1.

804.3.3.1 Pill test. In all occupancies, new floor covering materials shall comply with requirements of the DOC FF-1 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or of ASTM D 2859.

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804.3.3.2 Minimum critical radiant flux. In all occupancies, new interio floor finish and floor covering materials in enclosures for stairways and ramps, exit passageways, corridors and rooms or spaces not separated from corridors by full-height partitions extending from the floor to the underside of the ceiling shall withstand a minimum critical radiant flux. The minimum critical radiant flux shall not be less than Class I in Groups I-1, I-2 and I-3 and not less than Class II

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804.3.3.2 Minimum critical radiant flux, con’tin Groups A, B, E, H, I-4, M, R-1, R-2 and S.

Exception: Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.3.1 or 903.3.1.2, Class II materials shall be permitted in any area where Class I materials are required and materials complying with DOC FF-1 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or with ASTM D

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804.3.3.2 Minimum critical radiant flux, con’t2859 shall be permitted in any area where Class II materials are required.

Section 805Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses in New

and Existing Buildings

805.1 Group I-1, board and care facilities Condition 2. The requirements in Section 805.1.1

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805.1 Group I-1 Condition 2, con’t

through 805.1.2 shall apply to board and care facilities classified in Group I-1 Condition 2.

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Section 806Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing

Buildings

806.2 Artificial vegetation. Artificial decorative vegetation shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701. Meeting the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 shall be documented and certified by the manufacturer in an approved manner. Alternatively, the artificial

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806.2 Artificial vegetation, con’t

decorative vegetation item shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source, and shall have a minimum heat release rate of 100 kW.

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Section 808Furnishings Other Than Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses or Decorative Materials in New

and Existing Buildings.

808.2 Waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons or more in Group R-2 college and university dormitories. Waste containers, including their lids, located in Group R-2 college and university dormitories, and with a capacity of

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808.2 Waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons or more in Group R-2 college and university dormitories, con’t

20 gallons (75.7 L) or more, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m2 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m2 in the horizontal orientation. Metal wastebaskets and

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Other metal waste containers with a caoacity of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or more shall be listed in accordance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid. Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classified as a waste and linen collection

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room constructed in accordance with Table 509 of the International Building Code.

808.4 Combustible lockers. Where lockers constructed of combustible materials are used, the lockers shall be considered interior finish and

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808.4 Combustible lockers, con’t

shall comply with Section 803.

Exception: Lockers constructed entirely of wood and noncombustible materials shall be permitted to be used wherever interior finsih materials are required to meet a Class C classification in accordance with Section 803.1.1.

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Section 901General

901.4.3 Fire areas. Where buildings, or portions thereof, are divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits established for requiring a fire protection system in accordance with this chapter, such fire areas shall be separated by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or

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901.4.3 Fire areas, con’t

horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both, having a fire-resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Table 707.3.10 of the International Building Code.

901.4.6 Pump and riser room size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be

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901.4.6 Pump and riser room size, con’t

designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without

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901.4.6 Pump and riser room size, con’t

removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser room shall be provided with a door(s) and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

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901.9 Termination of monitoring service. For fire alarm systems required to be monitored by this code, notice shall be made to the fire code official whenever alarm monitoring services are terminated. Notice shall be made in writing, to the fire code official by the monitoring service provider being terminated.

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Section 903Automatic Sprinkler Systems

903.2.2 Group B Ambulatory health care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all fire areas the entire floor containing an Group B ambulatory health care facility occupancy when where either of the following conditions exist at any time:

1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-

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903.2.2 Group B Ambulatory health care facilities, con’t

preservation , whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.

2. One or more care recipients who that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such an occupancy facility.

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903.2.2 Group B Ambulatory health care facilities, con’t

In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge including the level of exit discharge.

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903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 12,000square feet (1115 m2).

2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on

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903.2.4 Group F-1, con’t

all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).

4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).

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903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area.

Exceptions:1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in

accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group I-1 Condition 1 facilities.

2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be allowed in Group I-1 facilities when in

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903.2.6 Group I, con’tcompliance with all of the following:

2.1 A hydraulic design information sign is located on the system riser;

2.2 Exception 1 of Section 903.4 is not applied; and

2.3 Systems shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 903.3.1.2.

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903.2.6 Group I, con’t3. 2. An automatic sprinkler system is not

required where Group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has at least one exterior exit door.

4. 3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be

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903.2.6 Group I, con’t903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided and all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge, all floors below the level of exit discharge, other than areas classified as an open parking garage.

903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a

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903.2.7 Group M, con’t

Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).

2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on

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903.2.7 Group M, con’t

all floors , including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).

4. A Group M occupancy is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). See Oregon amendment 903.2.7.2.

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903.2.7.2 Display and sale of upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the fire area of a Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses with an aggregate display area exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 m2).

903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be

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903.2.8 Group R, con’t

provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

903.2.8.1 Group R-3 or R-4 congregate residences. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 or R-4 congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer residents.

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903.2.8.2 Group R-4 Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 1.

903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3..2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2. Attics shall be protected in accordance with Section 903.2.8.3.1 or 903.2.8.3.2.

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903.2.8.3.1 Attics used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment. Attics used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment shall be protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.2.

903.2.8.3.2 Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment. Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired

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903.2.8.3.2 Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment, con’t

equipment shall be protected in accordance with one of the following;

1. Attic protected throughout by a heat detector system arranged to activate the building fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.10.

2. Attics constructed of noncombustible materials.

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903.2.8.3.2 Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment, con’t

3. Attics constructed of fire-retardent-treated wood framing complying with Section 2302.2 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

4. The automatic fire sprinkler system shall be extended to provide protection throughout the attic space.

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903.2.8.2 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in care facilities with 5 or fewer individuals in a single-family dwelling.

903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all building containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

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903.2.9 Group S-1, con’t

1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).

2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).

4. A group S-1 fire area used for the storage of

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903.2.9 Group S-1, con’tcommercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).

5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 feet (232 m2).

903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, or

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903.2.11.1.3 Basements, con’t

Where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of

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903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes, con’t

rubbish and linen chutes and in their termination rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors and at the lowest intake. Where a rubbish chute extends through a building more than one floor below the lowest intake, the extension shall have sprinklers installed that are recessed from the drop area of

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903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes, con’t

the chute and protected from freezing in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Such sprinklers shall be installed at alternate floors beginning with the second level below the last intake and ending with the floor above the discharge. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.

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903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where allowed, Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, and R-4 congregate living facilities Condition 1 and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D.

903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply. An automatic secondary on-site water supply having a capacity not less than equal to the hydraulically calculated

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903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply, con’t

sprinkler demand, including the hose stream requirement, shall be provided for high-rise buildings in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F as determined by the International Building Code. An additional fire pump shall not be required for the secondary water supply unless needed to provide the minimum design intake pressure at the suction side of the pump supplying the automatic

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903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply, con’t

sprinkler system. The secondary water supply shall have a duration of not less than 30 minutes as determined by the occupancy hazard classification in accordance with NFPA 13.

Exception: Existing buildings.

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Section 904Alternative Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems

904.1.1 Cerification of service personnel for fire-extinguishing equipment. Service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall posses a valid certificate issued by an approved organization for the type of system and work performed.

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904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a manual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904.11.1. Where more than one hazard could be simultaneously involed in fire due to their proximity, all hazards shall be protected by a single system designed to protect all hazards that could become involved.

Exception: Multiple systems shall be permitted

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904.3.2 Actuation, con’t

to be installed if they are designed to operate simultaneously.

Section 905Standpipe Systems

905.3.8 Rooftop gardens and landscaped roofs. Buildings or structures that have rooftop

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905.3.8 Rooftop gardens and landscaped roofs, con’t

gardens or landscaped roofs and that are equipped with a standpipe system shall have the standpipe system extended to the roof level on which the rooftop garden or landscaped roof is located

905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections

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905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, con’t

shall be provided in all of the following locations:

1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

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2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.

Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet

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(30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.

3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.

Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an

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exit passageway are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building.

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4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall. In open mall buildings, adjacent to each public entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.

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5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a hose connection located either on the a hose connection shall be located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with

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Section 1009.16. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.

6. Number 6 remained unchanged.

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Section 906Portable Fire Extinguishers

906.2.1 Certification of service personnel for portable fire extinguishers. Service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on portable fire extinguishers shall posses a valid certificate issued by an approved governmental agency, or other approved organization for the type of work performed.

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Section 907Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an where the occupant load of due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.10

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907.2.1 Group A, con’t

of the International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy, installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the

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907.2.1 Group A, con’t

notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.

907.2.1.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system captions. Stadiums, arenas and grandstands required to caption audible public announcements shall be in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.4.

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907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that activates initiates the occupant notification system signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinklers systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.

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907.2.3 Group E, con’t

Exceptions:

1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 30 or less.

2. Manual fire alarm boxed are not required in Group E occupancies where all the following apply:

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2.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.

2.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.

2.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or

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other approved detection devices.2.4 The capability to activate the evacuation

signal from a central point is provided.2.5 In buildings where normally occupied

spaces are provided with a two way communication system between such spaces and a constantly attended receiving station from where a general

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evacuation alarm can be sounded, except in locations specifically designated by the fire code official.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in

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accordance with Section 903.3.1., the notification appliances emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow and manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.

907.2.6.1 Group I-1. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in corridors, waiting areas

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907.2.6.1 Group I-1, con’t

open to corridors and habitable spaces other than sleeping units and kitchens. The system shall be activated in accordance with Section 907.6.

Exceptions:

1. Smoke For Group I-1 Condition 1 smoke detection in habitable spaces is not required

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907.2.6.1 Group I-1, con’t

where the facility is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

2. Smoke detection is not required for exterior balconies.

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907.2.6.2 & 907.2.6.2.1 Group I-2. Previous Oregon amendments have been deleted from these sections and returned to model language.

907.2.9.3 Group R-2 college and university buildings. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-2 college and university buildings in the following locations:

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907.2.9.3 Group R-2 college and university buildings, con’t

1. Common spaces outside of dwelling units and sleeping units.

2. Laundry rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, and storage rooms.

3. All interior corridors serving sleeping units or dwelling units.

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Required smoke alarms in dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 college and university buildings shall be connected with the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72.

Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not

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have interior corridors serving sleeping units or dwelling units and where each sleeping unit or dwelling unit either has a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit or a means of egress door opening directly to an exit.

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907.2.11.3 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual swelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R 1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 I-1 occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnecting of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be

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907.2.11.3 Interconnection, con’t

clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.

907.4.1 Protection of fire alarm control unit. In areas that are not continuously occupied, a single smoke detector shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit, notification appliance circuit power extenders and supervising station

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907.4.1 Protection of fire alarm control unit, con’t

transmitting equipment.

Exceptions:

1. Here ambient conditions prohibit installation of smoke detector, a heat detector shall be permitted.

2. The smoke detector shall not be required

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907.4.1 Protection of fire alarm control unit, con’t

where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

907.5.2.1 Audible alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other that that of a fire alarm.

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907.5.2.1 Audible alarms, con’tExceptions :

1. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be allowed in lieu of audible alarm notification appliances in critical care areas of group I-2 occupancies.

2. Where provided, audible notification appliances located in each occupant evacuation elevator lobby in accordance with section 3008.10.1 of the International

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907.5.2.1 Audible alarms, con’t

Building Code shall be connected to a separate notification zone for manual paging only.

907.5.2.1.1 Average sound pressure. The audible alarm notification appliances shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the

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907.5.2.1.1 Average sound pressure, con’t

maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, which ever is greater, in every occupiable space within the building. The minimum sound pressure levels shall be: 75 dBA in occupancies in Group R and I-1; 90 dBA in mechanical equipment rooms; and 60 dBA in other occupancies.

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907.5.2.2.4 Emergency voice/alarm communication caption. Where stadiums, arenas and grandstands are required to caption audible public announcements in accordance with Section 1108.2.7.3 of the International Building Code, the emergency voice/alarm communication system shall also be captioned. Prerecorded or live emergency captions shall be from an approved location constantly attended by personnel trained to respond to an emergency.

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907.5.2.3.4 Group R-2. In Group R-2 occupancies required by Section 907 to have a fire alarm system, all dwelling units and sleeping units shall be provided with the capability to support visible alarm notification appliances in accordance with Chapter 10 of ICC A117.1. Such capability shall be permitted to include the potential for future interconnection of the building fire alarm system with the unit smoke alarms, replacement of audible appliances with combination audible/visible appliances, or future

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907.5.2.3.1 Group R-2, con’t

extension of the existing wiring from the unit smoke alarm locations to required locations for visible appliances, visual alarms shall be provided within common and public areas, but are not required within individual dwelling units.

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Section 908Emergency Alarm Systems

908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms. Approved carbon monoxide alarms in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 908.7.1 and 908.7.2.

908.7.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group I. Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing

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908.7.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group I, con’t

a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer’s instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2 of the

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International Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with ection 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be considered an attached garage.

Exception: Sleeping units or dwelling units which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning appliance or have an attached garage, but which

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are located in a building with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, need not be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms provided that:

1. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is located more than one story above or below any story which contains a fuel-burning applaince or an

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attached garage;

2. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance or to an attached garage; and

3. The building is equipped with a common area carbon monoxide alarm system.

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908.7.1.1 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide detection systems, which include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances, installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and NFPA 720 shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 2075.

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908.7.2 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group R. For new construction, approved single station Carbon monoxide alarms or a household carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in Group R Occupancies. each of the following:

1. Group R Occupancies identified in Section 310 of the International Building Code, and

2. Group SR-3 and Sr-4 Occupancies identified in Appendix SR of the International Building Code.

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Section 908.7.2.1 through 908.7.2.3.3 remain unchanged.

908.7.2.4 Where required in existing affected occupancies. Where a new carbon monoxide source is introduced or work requiring a structural permit occurs in existing Group R occupancies, as identified in Section 908.1, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in accordance wwith Section 908.7.2.1 through 908.7.2.3 of this code.

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908.7.2.4 Where required in existing affected occupancies, con’t

The exception to 908.7.2.4 remains unchanged and Section 908.7.3 remains unchanged.

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Section 910Smoke and Heat Vents

910.2.3 Group I-3. Emergency ventilation. Group I-3, resident housing areas shall be equipped with Smoke and heat venting by one of the following:

1. A manually operated mechanical system capable of at least six air changes per hour of exhaust with mechanical or natural maakeup air.

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910.2.3 Group I-3. Emergency ventilation, con’t

2. Roof vents capable of being manually operated, installed in accordance with their listings and Section 910.3.2. The maximum center-to-center spacing between vents shall be 100 feet (45 720 mm) and the venting ration of effective area of vent openings to floor area shall be 1:150.

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910.5 Maintenance. Smoke and heat vents and mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with NFPA 204. Fusible links shall be promptly replaced whenever fused, damaged or painted. Smone and heat vents and mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall not be modified.

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Section 914Fire Protection Based on Special Detailed

Requirements of use and Occupancy

914.8.2 Fire suppression. Aircraft hangers shall be provided with a fire suppression system designed in accordance with NFPA 409, based upon the classification for the hanger given in Table 914.8.2.

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914.8.2 Fire suppression, con’t

Exceptions:1. When a fixed base operator has separate repair

facilities on site, Group II hangars operated by a fixed base operator used for storage of transient aircraft only shall have a fire suppression system, but the system shall be exempt from foam requirements.

2. Group I hangars as defined in NFPA 409,

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which exceed 40,000 square feet (3716 m2), but have an aircraft access door height less than 28 feet (8534 mm), and do not have provisions for housing aircraft with a tail height over 28 feet (8534 mm), and without major maintenance or overhaul are exempt from foam suppression requirements if they have an automatic sprinkler protection with a density of 0.25 gal/min (0.016 L/s).

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2. Aircraft hangars that have an aircraft access door height less than 28 feet (8534 mm), and do not have provisions for housing aircraft with a tail height over 28 feet (8534 mm), are exempt from foam requirements provided the building complies with all the following criteria:

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2.1 The building is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width.

2.2 The building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout with a design density of 0.25 gal/min (0.16 L/s).

2.3 The total fuel capacity of all aircraft

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located within a single fire area does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L).

2.4 No single fire area exceeds 65,000 square feet (3716 m2).

2.5 The gross building area does not exceed 75,000 square feet (4288 m2).

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914.8.2.2 Separation of maximum single fire areas. Maximum single fire areas established in accordance with hangar classification and construction type in Table 914.8.2 shall be separated by 2-hour fire walls constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code. In determining the maximum single fire area as set forth in Table 914.8.2 ancillary uses which are separated from aircraft servicing areas by a minimum of a 1-hour fire barrier constructed in

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914.8.2.2 Separation of maximum single fire areas, con’t

accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code shall not be included in the area.

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Section 1004Occupant Load

1004.1.1 Cummulative occupant loads. Where the path of egress travel includes intervening rooms, areas or spaces, cummulative occupant loads shall be determined in accordance with this section

1004.1.1.1 Intervening spaces. Where occupants

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1004.1.1.1 Intervening spaces, con’t

egress from one room, area or space through another, the design occupant load shall be based on the cummlative occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point along the path of egress travel.

1004.1.1.2 Adjacent levels. The occupant load of a mezzanine or story with egress through a room,

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1004.1.1.2 Adjacent levels, con’t

area or space on an adjacent level shall be added to the occupant load of that room, area or space.

1004.1.1 1004.1.2 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1 1004.1.2. For areas without fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number

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1004.1.2 Areas without fixed seating, con’t

determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area load factor assigned to the occupancy as set forth function of the space as set in Table 1004.1.1 1004.1.2. Where an intended use function is not listed in Table 1004.1.1 1004.1.2, the building fire code official shall establish a use function based on a listed use function that most nearly resembles the intended use function.

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1004.1.2 Areas without fixed seating, con’t

Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, the actual number of occupants for whom each occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those determined by calculation, shall be permitted to be used in the determination of the design occupant load.

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Table 1004.1.1 1004.1.2Maximum Floor Area Allowances Per Occupant

FUNCTION OF SPACE FLOOR AREA IN SQ. FT. PER OCCUPANT LAOD

FACTOR a

Accessory storage areas, mechanical equipment room

300 gross

Agricultural building 300 gross

Aircraft hangars 500 gross

Airport terminalBaggage claim

Baggage handlingConcourse

Waiting areas

20 gross300 gross100 gross15 gross

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Table 1004.1.2, con’t

Remainder of Table has no changes.

AssemblyGaming floors (keno, slots,

etc.)Exhibit gallery and

museum

11 gross30 net

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Section 1005Means of Egress Width Sizing

1005.1 Minimum required egress width. General. The means of egress width shall not be less than required by this section. The total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.3 inches (7.62 mm) per occupant for stairways and by 0.2 inches (5.08 mm) per occupant

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1005.1 General, con’t

for other egress components. The width shall not be less than specified elsewhere in this code. Multiple means of egress shall be sized such that the loss of any one means of egress shall not reduce the available capacity to less than 50 percent of the required capacity. The maximum capacity required from any story of a building shall be maintained to the termination of the means of egress. All portions of

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1005.1 General, con’tthe means of egress system shall be sized in accordance with this section.

Exception: Means of egress complying with Section 1028.

1005.2 Door encroachment Minimum width based on component. Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required means of

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1005.2 Minimum width based on component, con’tegress width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features shall be permitted to project into the required width a maximum 1 ½ inches (38 mm) on each side.

Exception: The restrictions on a door swing shall not apply to doors within individual dwelling units

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1005.2 Minimum width based on component, con’tand sleeping units of Group R-2 and dwelling units of Group R-3.

The minimum width, in inches (mm), of any means of egress component shall not be less than that specified for such component elsewhere in this code or the International Building Code.

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1005.3 Door hardware encroachment required capacity based on occupant load. Surface mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7 inch (178 mm) maximum projection requirement of Section 1005.2 when:

1. The hardware is mounted to the side of the door facing the corridor width when the door is in the open position; and

2. The hardware is mounted not less than 34

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1005.3 required capacity based on occupant load, con’t

inches (865 mm) or more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the finished floor.

The required capacity, in inches (mm), of the means of egress for any room, area, space or story shall not be less than that determined in accordance with Sections 1005.3.1 and 1005.3.2.

1005.3.1 Stairways. The capacity, in inches (mm),

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1005.3.1 Stairways, con’tof means of egress stairways shall be calcualted by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) per occupant. Where stairways serve more than one story, only the occupant load of each story considered individually shall be used in calculating the required caoacity of the stairways serving that story.

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1005.3.1 Stairways, con’tException: For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches (mm), of means of egress stairways shall be calculated multiplying the occupant load served by such stairway by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency

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1005.3.1 Stairways, con’tvoice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

1005.3.2 Other egress components. The capacity, in inches (mm), of means of egress components other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such components by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant.

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1005.3.2 Other egress components, con’tException: For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches (mm), of means of egress components other than stairways shall be calculated multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler systeminstalled in accordance with Section

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1005.3.2 Other egress components, con’t903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

1005.4 Continuity. The capacity of the means of egress required from any story of a building shall not be reduced along the path of egress travel until arrival at the public way.

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1005.5 Distribution of egress capacity. Where more than one exit, or access to more than one exit, is required, the means of egress shall be configured such that the loss of any one exit, or access to one exit, shall not reduce the available capacity to less than 50 percent of the required capacity.

1005.6 Egress convergence. Where the means of egress from stories above and below converge

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1005.6 Egress convergence, con’tat an intermediate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall not be less than the sum of the required capacities for the two adjacent stories.

1005.7 Encroachment. Encroachment into the required means of egress width shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section.

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1005.7.1 Doors. Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half.

Exceptions:

1. Surface-mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7 inch maximum (178 mm) encraochment where:

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1005.7.1Doors, con’t1.1 The hardware is mounted to the side of

the door facing away from the adjacent wall where the door is in the open position; and

1.2 The hardware is mounted not less than 34 inches (865 mm) nor more than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.

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1005.7.1Doors, con’t

2. The restrictions on door swing shall not apply to doors within individual dwelling units and sleeping units of Group R-2 occupancies and dwelling units of Group R-3 occupancies.

1005.7.2 Other projections. Handrail projections shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 1012.8. Other nonstructural projections

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1005.7.2 Other projections, con’tsuch as trim and similar decorative features shall be permitted to project into the required width a maximum of 1 ½ inches (38 mm) on each side.

1005.7.3 Protruding objects. Protruding objects shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 1003.3.

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Section 1007Accessible Means of Egress

1007.7 Exterior area for assisted rescue. The exterior area for assisted rescue must be open to the outside air and meet the requirements of Section 1007.6.1. separation walls shall comply with the requirements of Section 705 of the International Building Code for exterior walls. Where walls or openings are between the area for assisted rescue

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1007.7 exterior area for assisted rescue, con’tand the interior of the building, the building exterior walls within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of a nonrated wall or unprotected opening shall have a fire resistive rating of not less than 1 hour. Openings within such exterior walls shall be protected by opening protectives having a fire protection rating of not less than ¾ hour. This construction shall extend vertically from the ground to a point 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor level of the area for assisted

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1007.7 exterior area for assisted rescue, con’trescue or to the roof line, whichever is lower. Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall be accessed by an accessible route from the area served. Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1007.7.1 or 1007.7.2.

1007.7.7.1 Level of exit discharge. Where the exit discharge does not include an accessible route from an exit located on a level of exit discharge to

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1007.7.7.1 Level of exit discharge, con’ta public way, an exterior area of assisted rescue shall be provided on the exterior landing in accordance with Sections 1007.7.3 through 1007.2.6.

1007.7.2 Outdoor facilities. Where exit access from the area serving outdoor facilities is essentially open to the outside, an exterior area of assisted rescue is permitted as an alternative to

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1007.7.2 Outdoor facilities, con’tan area of refuge. Every required exterior area of assisted rescue shall have direct access to an interior stairway, exterior stairway, or elevator serving as an accessible means of egress component. The exterior area of assisted rescue shall comply with Sections 1007.7.3 through 1007.7.6 and shall be provided with a two-way communication system complying with Sections 1007.8.1 and 1007.8.2.

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1007.7.3 Size. Each exterior area for assisted rescue shall be sized to accommodate wheelchair spaces in accordance with Section 1007.6.1.

1007.7.4 Separation. Exterior walls separating the exterior area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building shall have a minimum fire-resistance-rating of 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from the inside. The fire resistance-rated exterior wall construction shall extend

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1007.7.4 Separation, con’thorizontally 10 feet (3048 mm) beyond the landing on either side of the landing or equivalent fire-resistance-rated construction is permitted to ectend out perpendicular to the exterior wall 4 feet (1219 mm) minimum on the side of the landing. The fire-resistance-rated construction shall extend vertically from the ground to a point 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor level of the area for assisted rescue or to the roof line, whichever

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1007.7.4 Separation, con’tis lower. Openings within each fire-resistance-rated exterior wall shall be protected in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code.

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Section 1008Doors, Gates and Turnstiles

1008.1.2 Door swing. Egress doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type.

Exceptions:

1. Private garages, office areas, factory and storage areas with an occupant load of 10 or less.

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1008.1.2 Door swing, con’t

2. Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of detention.

3. Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities.

4. Doors within or serving a single dwelling unit in Group R-2 and R-3.

5. In other than Group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section 1008.1.4.1.

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1008.1.2 Door swing, con’t

6. In other than Group H occupancies, horizontal sliding doors complying with Section 1008.1.4.3 are permitted in a means of egress.

7. Power-operated doors in accordance with Section 1008.1.4.2.

8. Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group r-1.

9. In other than Group H occupancies, manually

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1008.1.2 Door swing, con’toperated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less.

Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving a room or area containing an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a Group H occupancy.

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1008.1.9.6 Special locking arrangements in doors in Group I-1, Group I-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities providing care. In facilities subject to licensure by the State, A approved delayed special egress locks shall be permitted in a Group I-1, Group I-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities providing care occupancy where the clinical needs or persons receiving care requires such locking. Delayed Special egress locks shall be permitted in such occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with a automatic sprinkler

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1008.1.9.6 Special locking arrangements in doors in Group I-1, I-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities providing care, con’t

system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 in Group I-1 and I-2, 903.3.1.2 in Group R-4 and 903.3.1.3 in Group R-3 facilities providing care, or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors unlock are installed and

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operate in accordance with Items 1 through 6 7 below. A building occupant shall not be required to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock before entering an exit.

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1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system.

2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism.

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3. The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal from the fire command center, a nursing station or other Approved location.

4. A building occupant shall not be required to

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pass through more than one two doors equipped with a special egress lock before entering an exit.

4 5. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking system shall be described and

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approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness required by chapter 4.

5. 6. All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes or other means necessary to operate the locking devices.

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6. 7. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.

Exceptions:

1. Items 1 through 3 4 shall not apply to doors to

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areas where persons, which because of clinical needs, require restraint or containment as part of the function of a mental hospital psychiatric treatment area.

2. In Groups I-1 Condition 2, Group R-4

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Condition 2 and Group R-3 facilities providing care, where the refuge area is located in a fenced or walled yard, special egress locks located on doors or gates in the fence or wall need not automatically deactivate when the refuge area is exterior to and not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)

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away from the building and access to the public way is provided. Except where provided in a public way, each refuge area shall have a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m2) of net clear area for each occupant.

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1008.1.9.11 Stairway doors. Interior stairway means of egress doors shall be openable from both sides without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.

Exceptions:

1. Stairway discharge doors shall be openable from the egress side and shall only be locked from the opposite side.

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1008.1.9.11 Stairway doors, con’t

2. This section shall not apply to doors arranged in accordance with Section 403.5.3 of the International Building Code.

3. In stairways serving not more than four stories, doors are permitted to be locked from the side opposite the egress side, provided they are openable from the egress side and capable of

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being unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal from the fire command center, if present, or a signal by emergency personnel from a single location inside the main entrance to the building.

4. Stairway exit doors shall be openable from the egress side and shall only be locked

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from the opposite side in Group B, F, M and S occupancies where the only interior access to the tenant space is from a single exit stair where permitted in Section 1021.2.

5. Stairway exit doors shall be openable from the rgress side and shall only be locked from the opposite side in Group R-2

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occupancies where the only interior access to the dwelling unit is from a single exit stair where permitted in Section 1021.2

1008.1.9.12 Controlled egress locks. Controlled egress locks shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving Group I-1, I-2, R-3 occupancies subject to licensure by the stae, Group R-4 and

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1008.1.9.12 Controlled egress locks, con’t

SR occupancies provided that the fire sprinkler system, the fire alarm system and the controlled egress are in compliance with Section SR 107 and SR 108.2.

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Section 1009Stairways

1009.1 General. Stairways serving occupied portions of a building shall comply with the requirements of this section.

1009.2 Interior exit stairways. Interior exit stairways shall lead directly to the exterior of the building or shall be extended to the interior of the

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1009.2 Interior exit stairways, con’t

building with an exit passageway conforming to the requirements of Section 1023, except as permitted in Section 1027.1.

1009.2.1 Where required. Interior exit stairways shall be included, as necessary, to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance.

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1009.2 Interior exit stairways, con’t

1009.2.2 Enclosure. All interior exit stairways shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of Section 1022.

1009.3 Exit access stairways. Floor openings between stories created by exit access stairways shall be enclosed.

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1009.3 Exit access stairways, con’t

Exceptions:

1. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, exit access stairways that serve, or atmospherically communicate between, only two stories, are not required to be enclosed.

2. Exit access stairways serving and contained

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within a single residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies are not required to be enclosed.

3. In buildings with only Group B or M occupancies, exit accress stairway openings are not required to be enclosed provided

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that the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the area of the floor opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the exit accress stairway, and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely soaces sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13.

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4. In other than Group B and M occupancies, exit access stairway openings are not requird to be enclosed provided that the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the floor opening does not connect more than four stories, the area of the floor opening between stories

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does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the exit access stairway, and the opening is protected by a draft curtain ans closely spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13.

5. Exit access stairways within an atrium complying with the provisions of Section 404

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of the International Building Code are not required to be enclosed.

6. Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking garage are not required to be enclosed.

7. Stairways serving outdoor facilities where all

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portions of the means of egress are essentially open to the outside are not required to be enclosed.

8. Exit access stairways serving stages, platforms and technical production areas in accordance with Section 410.6.2 and 410.6.3 of the International Building Code are not required to be enclosed.

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9. Stairways are permitted to be open between the balcony, gallery or press box and the main assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious worship, auditoriums and sports facilities.

10. In Group I-3 occupancies, exit access stairways constructed in accordance with

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Section 408.5 of the International Building Code are not required to be enclosed.

1009.3.1 Construction. Where required, enclosures for exit access stairways shall be constructed in accordance with this section. Exit access stairway enclosures shall be constructed as fire barriers in accordance with Section 707 of

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1009.3.1 Construction, con’t

the International Building Code or horizontal assemblies in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.

1009.3.1.1 Materials. Exit access stairway enclosures shall be of materials permitted by the building type of construction.

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1009.3.1.2 Fire-resistance rating. Exit access stairway enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more, and not less than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories. The number of stories connected by the exit access stairway enclosures shall include and basement, but not any mezzanines. Exit access stairway enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than the floor assembly penetrated, but need not excced 2 hours.

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1009.3.1.3 Continuity. Exit access stairway enclosures shall have continuity in accordance with Section 707.5 of the International Building Code for fire barriers or Section 711.4 of the International Building Code for horizontal assemblies as applicable.

1009.3.1.4 Openings. Openings in an exit access stairway enclosure shall be protected in accordance with Section 716 of the International

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1009.3.1.4 Openings, con’t

Building Code as required for fire barriers. Doors shall be self- or automatic-closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 716.5.9.3 of the International Building Code.

1009.3.1.4.1 Prohibited openings. Openings other than those necessary for the purpose of the exit access stairway enclosure shall not be permitted in exit access stairway enclosures.

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1009.3.1.5 Penetrations. Penetrations in an exit access stairway enclosure shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 of the International Building Code as required for fire barriers.

1009.3.1.5.1 Prohibited penetrations. Penetrations other than those necessary for the purpose of the exit access stairway enclosures shall not be permitted in exit access stairway enclosures.

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1009.3.1.6 Joints. Joints in an exit access stairway shall comply with Section 715 of the International Building Code.

1009.3.1.7 Ducts and air transfer openings. Penetrations of an exit access stairway enclosure by ducts and air transfer openings shall comply with Section 717 of the International Building Code.

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1009.3.1.8 Exterior walls. Where exterior walls serve as part of an exit access stairway enclosure, such walls shall comply with the requirements of Section 705 of the International Building Code for exterior walls and the fire-resistance-rated enclosure requirements shall not apply.

1009.15 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1012.

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1009.15 Handrails, con’t

Where glass is used to provide the handrail. The handrail shall also comply with Section 2407 of the International Building Code.

Exceptions:

1. Handrails for aisle stairs are not required where permitted by provided in accordance with Section 1028.13.

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2. Stairways within dwelling units, and spiral stairways and aisle stairs serving seating only on one side are permitted to have a handrail on one side only.

3. Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails.

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4. In Group R-3 occupancies, decks patios and walkways that have a change in elevation consisting of a continuous run of treads or flight of stairs with three or fewer risers where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails.

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4. 5. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single continuous run of treads or flight of stairs with three or fewer risers at an entrance or egress door does not require handrails.

5. 6. Changes in room elevations of three or fewer risers within dwelling units and sleeping units in

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Groups R-2 and R-3 do not require handrails.

Section 1010Ramps

1010.2 Enclosure. All interior exit ramps shall be enclosed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 1022. Exit access ramps

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1010.2 Enclosure, con’t

shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of Section 1009.3 for enclosures of stairways.

Section 1011Exit Signs

1011.2 Floor-level exit signs in Group R-1. Where

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1011.2 Floor-level exit signs in Group R-1, con’t

exit signs are required in Group R-1 occupancies by Section 1011.1, additional low-level exit signs shall be provided in all areas serving guestrooms in Group R-1 occupancies and shall comply with Section 1011.5.

The bottom of the sign shall be not less than 10 inches (254 mm) nor more than 12 inches

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1011.2 Floor-level exit signs in Group R-1, con’t

(305 mm) above floor level. The sign shall be flush mounted to the door or wall. Where mounted on the wall, the edge of the sign shall be within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame on the latch side.

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Section 1021Number of Exits and Continuity Exit configuration

1021.1 1021.2 Exit from stories. All spaces within each story shall have access to the minimum number of approved independent exits as specified in Table 1021.1 based on the occupant load of the story. For the purposes of this chapter, occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as required for stories.

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1021.2 Exit from stories, con’tExceptions:

1. As modified by Section 403.5.2 of the International Building Code.

2. As modified by Section 1021.2.3. Exit access stairways and ramps that comply

with Exception 2 or 4 of Section 1016.1 shall be permitted to provide for minimum number of approved independent exits required by Table 1021.1 on each story.

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1021.2 Exit from stories, con’t4. In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, one

means of egress is permitted within and from individual dwelling units with a maximum occupant load of 20 where the dwelling unit is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

5. Within a story, rooms and spaces complying with Section 1015.1 with exits that discharge

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1021.2 Exit from stories, con’tdirectly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge, are permitted to have one exit.

Two exits, or rxit access stairways or rampsproviding access to exits, from any story or occupaied roof shall be provided where one of the following conditions exits:

1. The occupant load or number of dwelling

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1021.2 Exit from stories, con’tunits exceeds one of the values in Table 1021.2(1) or 1021.2(2).

2. The exit access travel distance exceeds that specified in Table 1021.2(1) or 1021.2(2) as determined in accordance with the provisions of section 1016.1.

3. Helistop landing areas located on buildings or structures shall be provided with two exits, or exit access stairways or ramps providing

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1021.2 Exit from stories, con’t

access to exits.

Exceptions:

1. Rooms, areas and spaces complying with Section 1015.1 with exits that discharge directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge are permitted to have one exit.

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2. Group R-3 occupancy buildings shall be permitted to have one exit.

3. Parking garages where vehicles are mechanically parked shall be permitted to have one exit.

4. Air traffic control towers shall be provided with the minimum number of exits specified in Section 412.3 of the International Building Code.

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5. Individual dwelling units in compliance with Section 1021.2.3.

6. Group R-3 and R-4 congregate residences shall be permitted to have one exit.

7. Exits serving specific spaces or areas need not be accessed by the remanider of the story when all of the following are met:

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7.1 The number of exits from the entire story complies with Section 1021.2.4;

7.2 The access to exitsfrom each individual space in the story complies with Section 1015.1; and

7.3 All spaces within each portion of a story shall have access to the minimum number of approved independent exits

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based on the occupant load of that portion of the story, but not less than two exits.

NOTE: 1. Table 1021.2(1) and 1021.2(2) are also new.2. Old Tables 1021.1 and 1021.2, Sections

1021.1.1 through 1021.4 were deleted by model code.

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1021.2.1 Mixed occupancies. Where one exit, or exit access stairway or ramp providing access to exits at other stories, is permitted to serve individual stories, mixed occupancies shall be permitted to be served by single exits provided each individual occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of Table 1021.2(1) or Table 1021.2(2) for that occupancy. Where applicable, cummulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in

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1021.2.1 Mixed occupancies, con’t

accordance with the provisions of Section 1004.1.

In each story of a mixed occupancy building, the maximum number of occupants served by a single exit shall be such that the sum of the ratios of the calculated number of occupants of the space divided by the allowable number of occupants for each occupancy does not exceed one.

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1021.2.2 Basements. A basement provided with one exit shall not be located more than one story below grade plane.

1021.2.3 Single-story or multiple-story dwelling units. Individual single-story or multiple-story dwelling units shall be permitted to have a single exit within and from the dwelling unit provided that all of the following criteria are met:

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1021.2.3 Single-story or multiple-story dwelling units, con’t

1. The dwelling unit complies with Section 1015.1 as a space with one means of egress; and

2. Either the exit from the dwelling unit discharges directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge, or the exit access outside the dwelling unit’s entrance door provides

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1021.2.3 Single-story or multiple-story dwelling units, con’t

access to not less than two approved independent exits.

1021.2.4 Three or more exits. Three exits, or exit access stairways or ramps providing access to exits at other stories, shall be provided from any story or occupied roof with an occupant load

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1021.2.4 Three or more exits, con’t

from 501 to and including 1,000. Four exits or exit access stairways or ramps providing access to exits at other stories, shall be provided from any story or occupied roof with an occupant load greater than 1,000.

1021.2.5 Additional exits. In buildings over 420 feet (128 m) in height, additional exits shall be

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1021.2.5 Additional exits, con’t

Provided in accordance with Section 403.5.2 of the International Building Code.

1021.3 Exit configuration. Exits, or exit access stairways or ramps providing access to exits at other stories, shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1015.2 through 1015.2.2. Exits shall be continuous from the point

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1021.3 Exit configuration, con’t

of entry into the exit to the exit discharge.

1021.3.1 Access to exits at adjacent levels. Access to exits at other levels shall be by stairways or ramps. Where access to exits occurs from adjacent building levels, the horizontal and vertical exit access travel distance to the closest exit shall not exceed that specified in Section 1016.1.

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1021.3.1 Access to exits at adjacent levels, con’t

Access to exits at other levels shall be from an adjacent story.

Exception: Landing platforms or roof areas for helistops that are less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) long, or less than 2,000 square feet (186 m2) in area, shall be permitted to access the second exit by a fire escape, alternating tread device or

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1021.3.1 Access to exits at adjacent levels, con’t

ladder leading to the story or level below.

1021.4 Vehicular ramps. Vehicular ramps shall not be considered as an exit ramp unless pedestrian facilities are provided.

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Section 1022Exit Enclosures

Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps

1022.4 1022.5 Penetrations. Penetrations into and openings through an interior exit enclosure stairways and ramps are prohibited except for required exit doors, equipment and ductwork necessary for independent ventilation or pressurization, sprinkler piping, standpipes, electrical

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1022.5 Penetrations, con’t

raceway for fire department communication systems and electrical raceways serving the interior exit enclosure stairway and ramp and terminating at a steel box not exceeding 16 square inches (0.010 m). Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714 of the International Building Code. There shall be no penetrations or communication openings, whether protected or not, between adjacent

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1022.5 Penetrations, con’t

interior exit enclosure stairways and ramps.

Exception: Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the outside of the interior exit stairway and ramp. Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 714.3.2 of the International Building Code.

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Section 1030Maintenance of the Means of Egress

1030.2 Reliability. Required exit access, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or other emergency when the building areas served by such exits are the means of egress is occupied. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.

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1030.2 Reliability, con’t

An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interfers with a means of egress.

1030.2.1 Security devices and egress locks. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official. Special locking arrangements including, but not limited to access-controlled egress doors,

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1030.2.1 Security devices and egress locks, con’t

security grills, locks and latches, and delayed egress locks shall be installed and maintained as required by this chapter.

1030.6 Finishes, furnishings and decorations. Means of egress doors shall be maintained in such a manner as to be distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the

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1030.6 Finishes, furnishings and decorations, con’t

doors are easily recognizable as doors, Furnishings, decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress there from, or visibility thereof. Hangings and draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise be located to conceal or obstruct an exit. Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner to confuse the direction of exit.

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Chapter 46 11 Fire and Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings

Section 4601 1101General

1101.2 4601.2 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety in conjunction with OAR 837-041-0050 to persons occupying existing buildings by providing for alterations to such buildings that do not comply with the minimum construction requirements where such existing buildings do not comply with the

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1101.2 Intent, con’t

minimum requirements of the International Building Code.

1101.3 4601.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7 and the International Building Code and this code.

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Section 1103 4603Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings

Table 1103.1 4603.1 Occupancy and Use Requirements a.

This table has a new footnote a as follows:a. Existing buildings shall comply with the sections identified as “required” ® based on occupancy classification or use, or both, whichever is applicable.

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Section 1103 4603Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings

1103.8.1 4603.7.1 Where required. Existing Group I-1 and R occupancies and dwellings not classified as Group R occupancies not already provided with single-station smoke alarms shall be provided with single-station smoke alarms. Installation shall be in accordance with Section 907.2.11, except as provided in Sections 4603.7.2 1103.8.2 and 4603.7.3 1103.8.3.

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1103.8.1 Where required, con’t

Exceptions:

1. Where the code that ws in effect at the time of construction required smoke alarms and smoke alarms complying with those requirements already provided.

2. Where smoke alarms have been installed in occupancies and dwellings that were not

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1103.8.1 Where required, con’t

required to have them at the time of construction , additional smoke alarms shall not be required provided that the existing smoke alarms comply with requirements that were in effect at the time of installation.

3. Where smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute for smoke alarms.

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1103.8.2 4603.7.2 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within individual dwelling or sleeping unit, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all

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1103.8.2 Interconnection, con’t

bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.

Exception: No changes to the 2 exceptions.

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1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms. Approved carbon monoxide alarms in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 1103.9.1 and 1103.9.2.

1103.9.1Carbon monoxide alarms Group I. Existing Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide

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1103.9.1 Group I, con’t

alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034, and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer’s instaructions. An open parking garage, as defined in the International Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be deemed to be an attached garage.

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1103.9.1 Group I, con’tException: Sleeping units or dwelling units which do not themselvescontain a fuel-burning appliance or have an attached garage, but which are located in a building with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, need not be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms provided that:

1. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is located

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more than one story above or below ant story that contains a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage;

2. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance or to an attached garage; and

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3. The building is provided with a common area carbon monoxide alarm system.

1103.9.1.1 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide detection systems which include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances, installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon

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monoxide alarms and NFPA 720 shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 2075.

1103.9.2 Group R. Carbon monoxide alarms or a household carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in Group R occupancies in accordance with this code and Oregon

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1103.9.2 Group R, con’t

Administrative Rule 837, Division 047.

1103.9.2.1 Installation location. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be located in each bedroom or within 15 feet (4572 mm) outside each bedroom door. Bedrooms on separate floor levels in a structure consisting of two or more stories shall have separate carbon monoxide alarms serving each story.

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1103.9.2.1.2 Three or more dwelling units. In addition to the location required by Section 1103.9.2.1, a carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in any enclosed common area within buildings containing three or more dwelling units.

1103.9.2.2 Alarm requirements.

1103.9.2.2.1 Single station alarm requirements. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be

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listed as complying with ANSI/UL 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with this code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

1103.9.2.2.2 Household carbon monoxide detection systems. Household carbon monoxide detection systems, that include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances,

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1103.9.2.2.2 Household carbon monoxide detection systems, con’t

installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and NFPA 720 shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as commplying with ANSI/UL2075.

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1103.9.2.2.3 Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms/detectors requirements. Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with ANSI/UL 2034 and ANSI/UL 217. Combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with ANSI/UL 2075 and ANSI/UL 268. See Section 907.2.11 of this code for additional requirements specific to the installation of smoke alarms.

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1103.9.2.3 Power source.

1103.9.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be battery operated, or may receive their primary power from the building wiring system. Plug in devices securely fastened to the structure and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions are deemed to satisfy this requirement. Hard wired and plug in carbon

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1103.9.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarms, con’t

monoxide alarms shall be equipped with battery back up.

1103.9.2.3.2 Household carbon monoxide detection systems. Required power supply sources for household carbon monoxide detection systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 720.

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1103.9.2.3.3 Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms/detectors. Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms/detectors shall receive their power source in accordance with Section 907.2.11.4 and NFPA 72. Smoke alarm features of combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be interconnected.

Exception: Interconnection and hard wiring of combination smoke/carbon monoxide

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1103.9.2.3.3 Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms/detectors, con’t

Alarms/detectors in existing areas shall not be required where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.

1103.9.2.4 Where required in existing affected occupancies. Here a new carbon monoxide

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source is introduced or work requiring a structural permit occurs in existing Group R occupancies, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in accordance with Section 1103.9.2.1 through 1103.9.2.3 of this code.

Exception: Work involving the exterior surfaces

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of affected occupancies, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements of this section.

1103.9.2.5 Testing and maintenance. Carbon

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1103.9.2.5 Testing and maintenance, con’t

monoxide alarms shall be maintained and tested in accordance with Section 908.7.5.

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Section 1104 4604Means of Egress for Existing Buildings

1104.16.5.1 Examination. Fire escape stairs, and balconies, rails and ladders shall be examined for structural adequacy and safety in accordance with Section 1104.16.5 and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code by a registered design professional or others acceptable to the fire code official every five years, or as required by the fire

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1104.16.5.1 Examination, con’t

code official. An inspection report shall be submitted to the fire code official after such examination.

Exception: The testing interval for fire escapes that have all connections replaced, re-enforced, and/or duplicated may be extended as specified by the design professional if approved by the fire code official.

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Chapter 12 through 19

These chapters are reserved for future expansion of the code.

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Section 2108 1208Fire Protection

2108.2 1208.2 Automatic sprinkler system. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 throughout dry cleaning plants containing Type II, Type III-A or Type III-B dry cleaning systems.

Exceptions:

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2108.2 Automatic sprinkler system, con’t

1. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in Type III-A dry cleaning plants where the aggregate quantity of Class III-A solvent in dry cleaning machines and storage does not exceed 330 gallons (1250 L) and dry cleaning machines are equipped with a feature that will accomplish any one of the following:

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1.1 Prevent oxygen concentrations from reaching 8 percent or more by volume.

1.2 Keep the temperature of the solvent at least 300 F (16.70 C) below the flash point.

1.3 Maintain the solvent vapor concentration at a level lower than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL).

1.4 Utilize equipment approved for use in

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Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations in accordance with NFPA 70.

1.5 Utilize an intergrated dry-chemical clean agent or water-mist autoamtic fire-extinguishing system designed in accordance with Chapter 9.

2. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be

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required in Type III-B dry cleaning plants where the aggregate quantity of Class III-B solvent in dry cleaning machines and storage does not exceed 3,300 gallons (12 490 L).

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Section 2304 2204Dispensing Operations

2304.3.8 Obstruction to view. Persons dispensing fuel must remain outside the vehicle being fueled, with the fueling nozzle in full view at all times.

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Section 2305 2205Operational Requirements

2305.1 2205.1 Tank filling operations for Class I, II or III-A liquids. Delivery operations to tanks for Class I, II or III-A liquids shall comply with Sections 2305.1.1 2205.1.1 through 2305.1.3 2205.1.3 and the applicable requirements of Chapter 57 34.

2305.2.2 2205.2.2 Repairs and service. The fire

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2305.2.2 Repairs and service, con’t

code official is authorized to require damaged or unsafe containment and dispensing equipment to be repaired or serviced in an approved manner including, but limited to, equipment that shows signs of physical damage, internal and external corrosion, leakage, brittleness, aging or undue wear and tear.

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Section 2310 2210Marine Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities

2310.3.2 2210.3.2 Supervision. Marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall have an attendant or supervisor who is fully aware of the operation, mechanics and hazards inherent to fueling of boats on duty whenever the facility is open for business. The attendant’s primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of

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2310.3.2 Supervision, con’t

Class I, II or IIIA liquids or flammable gases.

Exception: Gasoline dispensing by qualified customers at licensed nonretail dispensing facilities.

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Section 2311 2211Repair Garages

2311.7.2.1 2211.7.2.1 System design. The flammable gas detection system shall be listed or approved and shall be calibrated to the types of fuels or gases used by vehicles to be repaired. Gas detectors or sensors shall be listed in accordance with UL 2075 and shall indicate the gases they are intended to detect. The gas detection system shall be

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2311.7.2.1 System design, con’t

designed to activate when the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL). Gas detection shall also be provided in lubrication or chassis service pits of repair garages used for repairing nonodorized LNG-fueled vehicles.

2311.7.2.11 Gas detection system components. Gas detection system control units shall be listed

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2311.7.2.11 Gas detection system components, con’t

and labeled in accordance with UL 864 or UL 2017. Gas detectors shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2075 for use with gasses and vapors being detected.

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Section 2703 1803General Safety Provisions

2703.10.1.2 1803.10.1.2 Combustible tools. Where the horizontal surface of a combustible tool is obstructed from ceiling sprinkler discharge, automatic sprinkler protection that covers the horizontal surface of the tool shall be provided.

Exceptions:1. An automatic gaseous fire-extinguishing local

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2703.10.1.2 Combustible tools, con’t

surface application system shall be allowed as an alternative to sprinklers. Gaseous-extinguishing systems shall be actuated by infrared (IR) or ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) optical detectors.

2. Tools constructed of materials that are listed as Class 1 or Class 2 in accordance with UL 2360 or approved for use without internal fire extinguishing system protection.

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2703.16 Sub-atmospheric pressure gas systems. Sub-atmospheric pressure gas systems (SAGS) shall be in accordance with NFPA 318.

Section 2705 1805Use and Handling

2705.3.1 1805.3.1 Corridors and exit enclosures for stairways and ramps. Corridors and exit enclosures stairways and ramps in new buildings or

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2705.3.1 Corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps, con’t

serving new fabrication areas shall not contain HPM except as permitted for corridors by Section 415.10.6.4 of the International Building Code and Section 2705.3.2 of this code.

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2705.3.2 1805.3.2 Transport in existing corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps. Transport in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Sections 2705.3.2.1 through 2705.3.3. When existing fabrication areas are altered or modified in existing buildings. HPM is allowed to be transported in existing corridors when such exit access corridors comply with the International Building Code. transportation in corridors shall comply with Section 2703.10.

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2705.3.2.1 Fabrication area alterations. When existing favrication area are altered or modified in existing buildings, HPM is allowed to be transported in existing corrisdors when such corridors comply with Section 5003.10 of this code and Section 415.10.2 of the International Building Code.

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2705.3.2.2 HPM transport in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps. Nonproduction HPM is allowed to be transported in corridors and enclosures for stairways and ramps where utilized for maintenance, lab work and testing when the transportation is in accordance with Section 5003.10.

2705.3.3 1805.3.3 Service corridors. When a new fabrication area is constructed, a service corridor shall

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2705.3.3 Service corridors, con’t

be provided where it is necessary to transport HPM from a liquid storage room, HPM room, gas room or from the outside of a building to the perimeter wall of a fabrication area. Service corridors shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the International Building Code.

2705.3.4 1805.3.4 Carts and trucks. Carts and truck

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2705.3.4 Carts and trucks, con’t

used to transport HPM in exit access corridors and exit enclosures for stairways and ramps in existing buildings shall comply with Section 5003.10.3 2703.10.3.

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Section 2909 2009Raw Materials and Finished Products

2909.5 Organic peroxide storage. The storage of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Chapter 62.

2909.5.1 Size. The size of the package containing organic peroxide shall be selected so that, as nearly as practical, full packages are utilized at

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2909.5.1 Size, con’t

one time. Spilled peroxide shall be promptly cleaned up and disposed of as specified by the supplier.

2909.6 Finished product. Finished products that are flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored outside of structures, in a separate structure, or in a room separated from the

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2909.6 Finished product, con’t

processing area in accordance with the International Building Code. The storage of finished products shall be in tanks or closed containers in accordance with Chapter 57.

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Chapter 23 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage

Section 3208 2308Rack Storage

3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Where required by the fire code official, flue spaces required by Table 3208.3, in single-, double- or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with approved devices to protect the required flue space. Such devices shall not be removed or modified.

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Chapter 26 35 Welding and Other Hot Work

3505.8 2605.8 Tests. Tests for leaks in piping systems and equipment shall be made with soapy water following a change in any connection. The use of flames shall be prohibited for leak testing.

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Chapters 37 through 49

These chapters are reserved for future expansion of the code.

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Section 5003 2703General Requirements

Table 5003.1.1(1) 2703.1.1(1). Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area. This table has a new row for Combustible Dust. There is also an expanded definition for Combustible Dust in Chapter 2.

5003.12 2703.12 Outdoor control areas. Outdoor control areas for hazardous materials in amounts not

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5003.12 Outdoor control areas, con’t

exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per outdoor control area shall be in accordance with the following:

1. Outdoor control areas shall be kept free from weeds, debris and common combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept

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clear of such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).

2. Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) from a lot line that can be built upon, public street, public alley or public way. A 2 hour fire resistance rated wall without openings extending not less than 30 inches

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(762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance.

Exceptions:

1. For solid and liquid hazardous materials, a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall without openings extending not less than 30

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5003.12 Outdoor control areas, con’tinches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area shall be allowed in lieu of such distance.

2. For compressed gas hazardous materials unless otherwise specified, that minimum required distances shall not apply when fire barriers without openings or penetrations having a minimum fire-

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resistance-rating of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and exposure. The configuration of the fire barrier shall be designed to allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumulation of hazardous gas concentrations.

Note: No changes to numbers 3 and 4.

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Chapter 33 56 Explosives and Fireworks

This chapter regulating explosives and fireworks is adopted except for a few sections governing fireworks that conflict with statute or rule. This is the first time in 15 years that the state has adopted this chapter and not just referred to NFPA 495. Section 5608, Fireworks Display is the section in it’s entirety that is not adopted.

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Section 5704 3404Storage

5704.2.7.4 3404.2.7.4 Emergency venting. Stationary, aboveground tanks shall be equipped with additional venting that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by exposure to fires. Emergency vents for Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall not discharge inside buildings. The venting shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 22.7 of NFPA 30.

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5704.2.7.4 Emergency venting, con’t

Exceptions:

1. Tanks larger than 12,000 gallons (45 420 L) in capacity storing Class IIIB liquids which are not within the diked area or the drainage path of Class I or II liquids do not require emergency relief venting.

2. Emergency vents on protected aboveground

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5704.2.7.4 Emergency venting, con’t

tanks complying with UL 2085 containing Class II or IIIA liquids are allowed to discharge inside the building.

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Section 5705 3405Dispensing, Use, Mixing and Handling

5705.5 3405.5 Alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids. The use of wall-mounted dispensers containing alcohol-based hand rub classified as Class I or II liquids shall be in accordance with all of the following:

1. The maximum capacity of each dispenser shall be 68 ounces (2 L).

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5705.5 Alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids, con’t

2. The minimum separation between dispensers shall be 48 inches (1219 mm).

3. The dispensers shall not be installed directly adjacent to, directly above or below an electrical receptacle, switch, appliance, device or other ignition source. The wall space between the dispenser and the floor shall remain clear and unobstructed.

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4. Dispensers shall be mounted so that the bottom of the dispenser is a minimum of 42 inches (1067 mm) and a maximum of 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.

5. Dispensers shall not release their contents except when the dispenser is manually activated. Facilities shall be permitted to install and use

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automatically activated “touch free” alcohol-based hand rub dispensing devices with the following requirements ;

5.1 The facility or persons responsible for the dispensers shall test the dispensers each time a new refill is installed in

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accordance with the manufacturer’s care and use instructions.

5.2 Dispensers shall be designed and must operate in a manner that ensures acceidental or malicious activation of the dispensing device are minimized. At a

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minimum, all devices subject to or used in accordance with this section shall have the following safety features:

5.2.1 Any activations of the dispenser shall only occur when an object is placed within 4 inches (98 mm) of the sensing device.

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5.2.2 The dispenser shall not dispense more than the amount required for hand hygiene consistent with label instructions as regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

5.2.3 An object placed within the

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activation zone and left in place will cause only one activation.

No changes to numbers 6 and 7.

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Section 6104 3804Location of LP-Gas Containers

6104.3.1 Installation on roof prohibited. LP-gas containers used in stationary installations shall not be located on the roofs of buildings.

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Section 6109 3809Storage of Portable LP-Gas Containers Awaiting

Use or Resale

6109.15 LP-gas cylinder exchange for resale. In addition to other applicable requirements of this chapter, facilities operating LP-gas cylinder exchange stations that are accessible to the public shall comply with the following requirements:

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6109.15 LP-gas cylinder exchange for resale, con’t

1. Cylinders shallbe sevured in a lockable, ventilated metal cabinet or other approved enclosure.

2. Cylinders shall be accessible only by authorized personnel or by use of an automated exchange system in accordance with Section 6109.15.1.

3. A sign shall be posted on the entry door of the

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business operating the cylinder exchange stating”DO NOT BRING LP-GAS CYLINDERS INTO THE BUILDING” or similar approved wording.

4. An emergency contact information sign shall be posted within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the cylinder storage cabinet. The contact, lettering, size, color and location of the

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required signs shall be as required by the fire code official.

6109.15.1 Automated cylinder exchange stations. Cylinder exchange stations that include an automated vending system for exchanging cylinders shall comply with the following additional requirements:

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6109.15.1 Automated cylinder exchange stations, con’t

1. The vending system shall only permit access to a single cylinder per individual transaction.

2. Cabinet s storing cylinders shall be designed such that cylinders can only be placed inside when they are oriented in the upright position.

3. Devices operating door releases for access to stored cylinders shall be permitted to be

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pneumatic, mechanical or electrically powered.

4. Electric equipment inside of or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of a cabinet storing cylinders, including, but not limited to electronics associated with vending operations, shall comply with the requirements for Class I,

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Division 2 equipment in accordance with NFPA 70.

5. A manual override control shall be permitted for use by authorized personnel. On newly installed cylinder exchange stations, the vending system shall not be capable of returning to automatic operation after a

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manual override until the system has been inspected and reset by authorized personnel.

6. Inspections shall be conducted by authorized personnel to verify that all cylinders are secured, access doors are closed and the station has no visible dmage or obvious defects, which neccessitate placing the

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station out of service. The frequency of inspections shall be as specified by the fire code official.

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Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads

Section D105Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads

D105.1 Where required. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 MM) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire

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D105.1 Where required, con’t

apparatus access roadway. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purpose of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the

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D105.1 Where required, con’t

top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.

D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion thereof. building more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.

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D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition ssshall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 MM) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The site of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.

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D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over aerial fire apparatus access roads or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official.

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Appendix J Building Information Sign

This is a new appendix not adopted by the State of Oregon. Local jurisdictions may adopt this locally if they desire.

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Appendix L Adult Foster Homes

Section L 102Definitions

Residential Care. Residential care means the provisions of room and board and services that assist the resident in activities of daily living, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, medication management, money management or recreation. (OAR 309-040-0305). means the provisions of care on a 24-hour day basis. (OAR 411-050-0400)

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Residential Care, con’t

Self-preservation. Self-preservation is the ability of building occupants to reach an approved predetermined point of safety without physical assistance from staff. Self-preservation may be accomplished with the aid of technical devices or assistance animals, (2010 Oregon structural Specialty Code). in relation to fire and life safety means the ability of residents to respond to an alarm

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Self-preservation, con’t

without additional cues and reach a point of safety without assistance. (OAR 411-050-0400)

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Appendix M Tank Vehicle to Tank Vehicle Fuel Transfer at Airports

Section M 101General

M101.1 Scope. The purpose of the appendix is to provide minimum safety standards when transferring flammable and combustible liquids from distributor tank vehicle into tanks of tank vehicles at airport sites. Personnel, equipment and sites shall be approved for this activity. The scope of this appendix is for category IV and V public use and private airports

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Appendix M Tank Vehicle to Tank Vehicle Fuel Transfer at Airports

M101.1 Scope, con’t

as published by the Oregon Department of Aviation that do not have a fixed fueling facility.

M101.2 Purpose. The purpose of the appendix is to provide minimum safety standards when transferring flammable and combustible liquids from distributor tank vehicle into tanks of tank vehicles at airport sites. Personnel, equipment and sites shall be approved for this activity.

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Appendix SR Group SR Special (Assisted Self Preservation) Occupancies

This appendix has been deleted and moved into the body of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

The new occupancy classifications for SRs will be:

SR-1 = I-1 Condition 2SR-2 = I-1 Condition 2SR-3 = R-3SR-4 = R-4 Condition 2

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