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Sections 707.4 through 707.8 are added:
707.4 R-Factor Requirement. Insulation installed in existing Group R-2 and R-3
Occupancies shall provide a minimum R Factor of 11 for walls and 19 for ceilings. New
construction shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 13.
707.5 Identification Tag. Each application of insulating material shall be identified by
an appropriate tag or card permanently affixed in a conspicuous place near the insulated
areas. The tag or card shall be on a form approved by the Department and shall include,
without limitation, the following information:
1. The manufacturers name, address and trade name of material used.
2. The contractors name and address.
3. Type of insulation (batt, blanket, loose, etc.).
4. Density, depth (inches), number of bags.
5. R-Factor (wall and ceiling).
6. Laboratory approval number indicating conformance with ASTM C-739
requirements. Also label listing and follow-up service indication, flame spread and
smoke.
7. Date of installation.
8. Signature of applicator certifying that these requirements have been complied with.
707.6 Prohibitions. Insulation shall be prohibited in the following locations:
1. Insulation shall not be placed closer than 3 inches horizontally to transformers,
recessed lighting.
EXCEPTION: Recessed fixtures approved for insulation to be in direct contact with
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Sec. 707.6
2. Insulation shall not be placed within one inch of Type B heating equipment vents,
and 6 inches from any other of heating vents or flues.
3. Insulation shall not be placed within 24 inches of attic-type furnaces unless of
noncombustible material.
4. Insulation shall not be placed over soffit, roof or foundation vents.
5. Loose-type insulation shall not be placed over attic access doors. The access
doors shall be insulated with batts or blanket insulation and securely fastened to
the access door.
6. Insulation shall not be permitted in air plenums unless approved by the
Department.
7. Foam plastics shall not be left exposed.
707.7 Combustible Insulation Bag Identification. In addition to the markings on each
bag desired by the manufacturer, markings shall be provided in compliance with ASTM C-
739, Section 12, and shall also include the following:
1. CAUTION (in enlarged letters). Do not cover recessed light fixtures and attic vents.
Loose fill insulation shall be no closer than one inch to any Type B furnace or water
heater vent pipe, bathroom vents or kitchen vents. Loose fill insulation shall not be
placed closer than 24 inches to an attic-type (horizontal) furnace or air handling
equipment, or within 6 inches of any chimney.
2. Manufacturer's name, address, city and state including the zip code.
3. Average minimum weight in pounds.
4. The label of an approved independent testing laboratory listing compliance with
CSPC Cellulose Insulation Standards HH-1-515 C or D.
707.8 Roof Insulation. Insulation to be installed in roofs shall conform to the
manufacturer's instructions and shall be approved by the Department. When a Class A, B
or C roof is required, the insulation shall not deter from its classification.
Section 708.2.1 #7 is added:
7. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, at openings in partially finished basements,
where storage rooms and/or furnace rooms are unfinished and floor joist bays and
drop ceilings in exposed walls allow unrestricted air floor into concealed areas.
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Sec. 901
Section 901 is amended:
SECTION 901 SCOPE
This Chapter applies to the design and installation of fire-extinguishing systems, smoke
control systems, smoke and heat venting systems and fire alarm systems.
For requirements on fire alarm systems, see the Fire Code and the following:
(Remainder of section is unchanged)
Section 902 is amended by adding Item #5:
5. Fire Alarm Systems. NFPA 72, 1996 Edition.
Section 904.5.3 is amended:
904.5.3 Location of Class I Standpipes. There shall be a Class I standpipe outlet
connection at every floor level outside of every required stairway above or below grade and
on each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit. Outlets shall be
located in a public corridor within 10 feet of the opening into the exit enclosure.
Section 904.5.6 is added:
904.5.6 Standpipe hose and extinguisher. An approved fire extinguisher shall be
provided at each standpipe location. Hose shall not be required for any standpipe outlets.
Section 904.7 Basement Pipe Inlets is deleted.
Section 905.2.2.1 is amended:
905.2.2.1 General. Systems or methods of construction to be used in smoke control
shall be based on rational analysis in accordance with well-established principles of
engineering. The analysis shall include, but not be limited by, Sections 905.2.2.2 through
905.2.2.6 below and Section 910 Smoke Control Alternate Design.
Section 905.7.2 Exhaust Fans is deleted.
Section 905.7.3 is amended:
Ducts. Duct materials and joints shall be capable of withstanding the probable
temperatures and pressures to which they could be exposed under smoke control-operating
conditions. Ducts shall be constructed and supported in accordance with the Mechanical
Code. Ducts shall be supported directly from fire-resistive structural elements of the building
by substantial noncombustible supports.
EXCEPTION: Flexible connections for the purpose of vibration isolations complying
with the Mechanical Code may be used if constructed of approved fire-resistive
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Sec. 905.7.5
Section 905.7.5 is amended:
905.7.5 Automatic Dampers. Automatic dampers installed within the smoke control
system shall be listed and conform to the requirements of approved recognized standards.
See Chapter 35. Smoke dampers shall be supplied by emergency power systems when
such power systems are required by other sections of this Code.
Section 905.7.6 is amended:
905.7.6 Fans. In addition to other requirements, belt-driven fans shall have 1.5 times
the number of belts required for the design duty with the minimum of 2 belts. Fans shall be
selected for stable performance based upon the design intent of their smoke control
function. Calculations and manufacturers fan curves shall be part of the documentation
procedures. Fans shall be supported and restrained by noncombustible devices in
accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16. Motors driving fans shall not be operating
beyond their name plate horsepower (kilowatts) as determined from measurement of actual
current draw. Motors driving fans shall have a minimum service factor of 1.15.
Section 905.9.3 is amended by changing the reference section from 905.12 to 905.13.
Section 905.9.4 is amended:
905.9.4 Automatic Control. Whenever completely automatic control is required or
used, the automatic control sequences shall be initiated from an appropriately zoned
automatic sprinkler system meeting the requirements of U.B.C. Standard 9-1 and/or from an
appropriately zoned smoke detection system meeting the requirements of the Fire Code.
Section 905.10 Control Air Tubing is deleted.
Section 905.13 Firefighters Control Panel is amended.
Section 905.13.1 is amended:
905.13.1 General. A firefighters control panel shall be provided for manual control or
override of automatic control for mechanical smoke control systems. Such panel shall be
designed to graphically depict the building arrangement and smoke control system zones
served by the systems. A combination of vertical (section) and horizontal (plan) graphic
arrangements may be necessary. Primary ingress and egress routes, including stairs and
elevator shafts, shall be shown. The graphic panel shall be oriented to the building and
include a compass point. If the panel has colored graphic, the graphic shall be color coded
as follows:
General building layout (black lines on white background) ____
White
Exhaust systems ____________________________________
Yellow
Supply air systems ___________________________________
Orange
Pressurization systems _______________________________
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Sec. 905.13.1
The status of each smoke control zone shall be indicated by lamps and appropriate
legends. Fans, major ducts and dampers within the building that are portions of the smoke
control systems shall be shown on the 2 indicators and the like shall bear plain English
identifying legends having a size and stroke equivalent to 16-point Helvetica bold.
Status indicators shall be provided for all smoke control equipment by pilot lamp-type
indicators as follows:
1. Fans operating, dampers open, power on GREEN.
2. Fans off or dampers closed YELLOW.
3. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in a fault status YELLOW.
Provisions for testing the pilot lamp on the firefighters control panel by means of one or
more lamp test momentary push buttons or other self-restoring means shall be included.
The fault status shall be further identified by pulsing the indicator lamp.
EXCEPTION: Light-emitting diodes may be used in lieu of pilot lamps with prior
approval. The firefighters control panel layout shall be submitted at full scale for
approval prior to installation.
Section 905.13.3 is amended:
905.13.3 Control Action and Priorities. The firefighters control actions shall be as
follows:
1. ON-OFF, OPEN-CLOSE control actions shall have the highest priority of any
control point within the building. Once issued from the firefighters control panel, no
automated or manual control from any other control point within the building shall
contr