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I'm seeking clarification on where in code it dictates the need for a strobe device in the bathroom of a R-1 occupancy type (for the number of sleeping units required to have visual devices from IFC Table 907.5.2.3.2).
IFC 2024 Section 907.5.2.3.2 states "Habitable spaces in dwelling units and sleeping units" ... shall be provided with visible alarm notification. The definition of "habitable space" from Chapter 3 is "A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces, and similar areas are NOT considered habitable spaces". The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 702.1, states that alarms in guest rooms required to provide communication features shall comply with Sections 4-3 and 4-4 of NFPA 72 (1999 edition) or Sections 7.4 and 7.5 of NFPA 72 (2002 edition). Neither of these sections mandates a strobe in the bathroom. I would like some context on when this became an industry standard (if it has) and where the code reference driving it comes from. Thanks in advance!!! Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Have a four-story project that is under 2015 IBC and NFPA 101. NFPA 101, for fully-sprinklered buildings with accessible floor levels (floors 2-4 included) - designates the entire floor level as accessible and an area of refuge. Reference NFPA 101 7.2.12 and NFPA 72 24.10.
Along with that designation includes a requirement for a two-way communication system generally next to the elevator bank for the building. There's not much detail out of NFPA 101, and I'm finding very few people are familiar with these systems. Who typically specifies and provides details/locations on these systems? It is not tied into the fire alarm system - yet is related to life safety - so we're getting some feedback that these systems should be shown on fire alarm plans. However, the fire alarm subcontractors have nothing to do with these systems. Low voltage / specialty consultants are stating that the systems are code mandated and aren't looking to coordinate these locations with fire marshals and plan review. It's not a cost item and no one is pointing fingers - but I am trying to understand going forward where these systems are typically shown on plans and who should be specifying them? Thanks in advance. Submitted anonymously and posted for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe Within stairwells, how are standpipes addressed in regards to cane detection with ABA/ADA rules? Are there any special cane-detection requirements (anything special to allow a visually-impaired person to detect a vertical standpipe)?
Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe For standpipe hose connections within stairwells, does ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) restrictions apply to the dimensions of hose valves coming off pipe?
ADA - 2010 Standard 307.2 Protrusion Limits. Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path. 307.3 Post-Mounted Objects. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. In particular, I'm wondering if the 4" protrusion limit applies to standpipe hose connections off of a vertical standpipe, and if it does, if it only applies if the standpipe hose connection is pointed into the path of egress? I would imagine there's some life safety experts that could explain this better than I surely am. Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe |
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