G-2, H-4 - Ordinance 2021-484 - Amending the 2018 International Fire Code

that are attached to or within ten (10) feet of the building and have vehicle access under them with openings into the building shall be required to have fire sprinklers coverage installed under the canopy regardless of whether the canopy is combustible or non-combustible. Exception: If the code does not require a building to have a fire sprinkler system, section 903.8 does not apply. Section 904.12.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Exception: 1. Section 904.12.6.6 may be revoked if the fire extinguishing agent will not perform to specifications due to exhausting requirements. Section 905.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Class III standpipe systems. Delete all references to class II standpipe systems and replace with class III standpipe systems. Section 905.3.9 Add a new section to read as follows: Additional Standpipe Systems. Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the Code Official. Section 905.4 Requirement #1 Delete the section and replace with: In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at the intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Section 906.1 Delete exceptions 1 & 2 without substitution. (These exceptions would allow for fewer fire extinguishers in apartment buildings and schools under some circumstances.) Section 906.3 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum size and rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 5 lb. 2-A, 10-B, C. Section 907.1.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm control panels and Fire alarm annunciator panels. Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with section 907.1.4.1 through 907.1.4.5. Section 907.1.4.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Panel Height. Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the code official. Section 907.1.4.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings. Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible - alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment.