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

Section 907.1.4.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm. Section 907.1.4.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Password/PIN Protection Prohibited. Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited. Section 907.1.4.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels. The fire code official can require addition fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building, these panels shall meet the requirements of 907.1.4 and 907.2. Section 907.2 Delete the section and replace with: Where required-new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. A minimum of one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water-flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers a single fire alarm box shall be installed in a location approved by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2. Where the manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies as a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. 3. Multi-tenant buildings required to have a manual/automatic fire alarm system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space. Section 907.2.1.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system shall automatically cause all conflicting or confusing sounds and/or visual distractions to stop and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components.