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How Your Kidde System Works...

O Fire is detected by Heat Detectors whichactivate the Kidde KRS-50 Control Box.(or the Manual Pull Station is activat-ed)... causing the Cylinder Valve to open.

Pressure stored in the Cylinder propels theKidde Wet Chemical through theSystem Piping and out of strategically-located Nozzles onto the fire, The KiddeSystem automatically shuts off appliancesto remove the heat source.

Kidde Wet Chemical knocks downflames quickly and forms a protective layerthat suppresses fire and prevents firereflash.

CONTRACTOR'S MATERIALS TEST CERTIFICATE FOR A BOVEGROUND PIPING

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK, INSPECTION & TESTS SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONTRACTOR'S REP. AND WITNESSED BY AN OWNER'S REP.ALL DEFECTS SHALL BE CORRECTED AND SYSTEM LEFT IN SERVICE BEFORE CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL LEAVE THE JOBA CERTIFICATE SHALL BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE REPRESENTATIVES. COPIES SHALL BE PREPARED FOR APPROVING AUTHORITIES. OWNERS AND

MATERIAL. POOR WORKMANSHIP. OR FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH APPROVING AUTHORITY'S REQUIREMENTS OR LOCAL ORDINANCES

PROPERTY NAME JOB NO DATE

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ACCEPTED BY APPROVING AUTHORITIES (NAMES)

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1300 East College Ave., I ' • • • • •INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO ACCEPTED PLANS

EQUIPMENT USED IS APPROVED

IF NO, EXPLAIN DEVIATIONS

HAS PERSON IN CHARGE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT BEEN INSTRUCTED AS TO LOCATION

OF CONTROL VALVES AND CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS NEW EQUIPMENT? IF NO. EXPLAIN

HAVE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING BEEN LEFT ON THE PREMISES:

1. SYSTEM COMPONENTS INSTRUCTIONS

2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

3. NFPA25

2nd Floor Wet SystemMAKE MODEL

Reliable F1FR Upright

Reliable F1 PR Pendent

Reliable F3QR Dry Pendent

Reliable ' F1FR Horiz Sidewall

YEAR OF MFG. ORIFICE SIZE QUANT

2009 1/2" 27:

2009 1/2" 0

2009 1/2" 0

2009 1/2" 0

TYPE OF PIPE Dynaflow, Schedule 30

TYPE OF FITTINGS Grooved, Cast Iron-Threaded

X>ES PNOXjves [_JNO

X]YES | | NO

X]YES PNOX~ YES ~™ NOX~ YES ~ NO

ITY TEMP

155

155*155

155

ALARM DEVICE MAX. TIME TO OPERATE THROUGH TEST CONN.

TYPE MAKE

Flow Switch System Sensor

DRY VALVE

MAKE MODEL SERIAL NO.

TIME TO TRIP

THRU TEST WATER AIR

CONNECTION • PRES. PRES.

MIN. SEC. PSI PSI

WITHOUT Q.O.D.

WITH Q.O.D.

MODEL MIN.

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MAKE MODEL

TIME WATER

TRIP POINT REACHED

AIR PRESSURE TEST OUTLET •

PSI MIN SEC.

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SEC

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ALARM

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PROPERLY

YES NO

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VALVES

OPERATION [^PNEUMATIC (^ELECTRIC . P HYDRAULIC

SIRING SUPERVISED QYES [~1NO DETECTING MEDIA SUPERVISED [ZlYES I 1ND

DOES VALVE OPERATE FROM THE MANUAL TRIP AND/OR REMOTE CONTROLS STATIONS QJYES | JHQ

S THERE AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY IN EACH CIRCUIT FOR TESTING IF NO. EXPLAIN

QYES QNO

DOES EACH CIRCUIT OPERATE

MAKE MODEL SUPERVISION LOSS ALARM

YES NO

DOES EACH CIRCUIT OPERATE

VALVE RELEASE

YES NO MIN

MAXIMUM TIME TO

OPERATE RELEASE

sec.

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PRESSURE

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LOCATION

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MAKE &

MODEL SETTING

STATIC PRESSURE RESIDUAL PRESSURE (FLOWING

INLET (PS!) OUTLET (PS!) INLET (PS1) OUTLET (PSI)

FLOW RATE

FLOW (GPM)

HYDROSTATIC' TEST SHALL BE MADE AT NOT LESS THAN 20Q PSI (I3.fi BARS) FOR TWO HOURS OR~gQ PSI (3 4 BARS TASOVS STATIC

TEST

DESCRIPTIONPRESSURE IN EXCESS OF 150 PSI (10.2 BARS) FOR TWO HOURS. DIFFERENTIAL DRY PIPE VALVE CLAPPERS SHALL BE LEFT OPEN

DURING TEST TO PREVENT DAMAGE. ALL ABOVEGROUND PIPING LEAKAGE SHALL BS STOPPED.

PNEUMATIC: ESTABLISH 40 PSI (2 7 BARSTAIR. PRESS Uftg~ANCiMEASURE DROP WHICH SHALL NOT "EXCEED 1 Vi PSI lOTBARS) IN

24 HOURS. TEST PRESSURE TANKS AT NORMAL WATER LEVEL AND AIR PRESSURE AND MEASURE AIR PRESSURE DROP WHICH

SHALL NOT EXCEED 1 V, PSI (0.1 BARS) IN 2d HOURS.

TALL PIPING HYDROSTAT1CALLY TESTED AT

DRY PIPING PNEUMATICALLY TESTED

EQUIPMENT OPERATED PROPERLY

PSI FOR HRS.

YES

7~ YES

IF NO, STATE REASONNEW PIPE ONLY

TESTS

DO YOU CERTIFY AS THE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR THAT ADDITIVES AND CORROSIVE CHEMICALS. SODIUM SILICATE OR

DERIVATIVES OF SODIUM SILICATE. BRINE. OR OTHER CORROSIVE CHEMICALS WERE NOT USED FOR TESTING SYSTEMS OR

STOPPING LEAKS? HYES 1 |NO

DRAIN

TEST

STATIC PRESSURE READING OF GAGE LOCATED NEAR WATER

SUPPLY TEST CONNECTION ~2- t^ PSI

RESIDUAL PRESSURE WITH VALVE IN TEST

CONNECTION OPEN WIDE PSI

UNDERGROUND MAIMS AND LEAD IN CONNECTION TO SYSTEM RISERS FLUSHED BEFORE CONNECTION MADE TO SPRINKLER PIPING.

AND VERIFIED BY COPY OF FORM NO 13U

FLUSHED BY INSTALLER OF UNDERGROUND

PRINKLER PIPINGYES

HHNO

\NO

OTHER EXPLAIN

F POWDER-DRIVEN FASTENERS ARE USED IN

ONCRETE. HAS REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE

TESTING BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED?QYES j \NQ NA

BLANK TESTING

GASKETS

Number Used

0

Locations Number Removed

0

ELDED PIPE YES j [NO

WELDING

DO YOU CERTIFY AS THE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR THAT WELDING PROCEDURES COMPLY WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST AWS D10.9. LEVEL AR-3 ~

00 YOU CERTIFY THAT THE WELDING VMS PERFORMED BY WELDERS QUALIFIED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST AWS D10.9. LEVEL AR-3

DO YOU CERTIFY THAT WELDING WAS CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH A DOCUMENTED QUALITY CONTROL

ROCEDURE TO INSURE THAT ALL DISC ARE RETRIEVED. THAT OPENINGS IN PIPING ARE SMOOTH/THAT SLAG AND

OTHER WELDING RESIDUE ARE REMOVED, AND THAT THE INTERNAL DIAMETERS OF PIPING ARE NOT PENETRATED.

YES

YES

|~~1NO

F~1NO

[~1NQ

CUTOUTS (DISKS) DO YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE A CONTROL FEATURE THAT INSURES THAT ALL

UTOUTS (DISCS) ARE RETRIEVED? ' " ' _f, YES j I MO

HYDRAULIC DATA

NAMEPLATE

AME PLATE PROVIDED

XYES

IF NQ, EXPLAIN

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REMARKSJAME OF SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR

F.E. Mo.ran Fire Protection, 30Q1JResearcTi'-iRoa^r^wite A, Ct}ampai_gn,iiijinois 61822

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TITLE

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DATE

DATE

ADDITIONAL EXPLANATION AND NOTES IS

NORTHERN MICHIGAN CODE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATIONALPINE LODGE, GAYLORD, MI

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

INSTRUCTOR: MICHAEL MCGREAL, P.E., C.F.M., M.C.P.FIREDYNE ENGINEERING, P.C.

(708) 633-8140www.firedyne.com

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSACT 54 PROGRAM #17046 – INSTRUCTOR #376

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

THIS COURSE WILL COVER FUNDAMENTALS OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING:

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - MBC (903)

ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS - MBC (904)

STANDPIPE SYSTEMS - MBC (905)

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - MBC (906)

FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS - MBC (907)

EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS - MBC (908)

SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS - MBC (909)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL - MBC (910)

FIRE COMMAND CENTER - MBC (911)

FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS - MBC (912)

FIRE PUMPS - MBC (913)

EMERGENCY RESPONDER SAFETY FEATURES - MBC (914)

EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE - MBC (915)

NFPA STANDARDS, ETC. NFPA 3 - RECOMMENDED PRACTICE ON COMMISSIONING AND

INTEGRATED TESTING OF FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

NFPA 11 - STANDARD FOR LOW-, MEDIUM-, AND HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM

NFPA 12 - STANDARD ON CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

NFPA 12A - STANDARD ON HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

NFPA 13 - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

NFPA 13D - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES

NFPA STANDARDS, ETC. NFPA 13R - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER

SYSTEMS IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

NFPA 15 - STANDARD FOR WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS FOR FIRE PROTECTION

NFPA 16 - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER AND FOAM-WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS

NFPA 17 - STANDARD FOR DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

NFPA 17A - STANDARD FOR WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

NFPA 20 - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY PUMPS FOR FIRE PROTECTION

NFPA STANDARDS, ETC.

NFPA 22 - STANDARD FOR WATER TANKS FOR PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION

NFPA 24 - STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES

NFPA 25 - STANDARD FOR THE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

NFPA 30 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE

NFPA 30B – CODE FOR THE MANUFACTURER AND STORAGE OF AEROSOL PRODUCTS

NFPA STANDARDS, ETC. NFPA 45 - STANDARD ON FIRE PROTECTION FOR LABORATORIES

USING CHEMICALS

NFPA 96 - STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS

NFPA 750 - STANDARD ON WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

NFPA 2001 - STANDARD ON CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

NFPA TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENTS (TIA's)

SECTION 901 - GENERAL

901.1 Scope.The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection systems.

901.2 Fire protection systems.Fire protection systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with this code and the International Fire Code.

Exception: Any fire protection system or portion thereof not required by this code shall be permitted to be installed for partial or complete protection provided that such system meets the requirements of this code.

901.3 Modifications. No person shall remove or modify any fire protection system installed or maintained under the provisions of this code or the International Fire Codewithout approval by the building official.


901.5 Acceptance tests.Fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of this code and the International Fire Code.

When required, the tests shall be conducted in the presence of the building official. Tests required by this code, the International Fire Code and the standards listed in this code shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or the owner's representative.

It shall be unlawful to occupy portions of a structure until the required fire protection systems within that portion of the structure have been tested and approved.

901.6 Supervisory service.Where required, fire protection systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.

SECTION 901 - GENERAL 901.6.1 Automatic sprinkler systems.

Automatic sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approvedsupervising station. 2 Exceptions.

901.6.2 Fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems required by the provisions of Section 907.2 of this code and Sections 907.2 and 907.9 of the International Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with Section 907.2.11. 3 Exceptions

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

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[F] 901.8 Pump and riser room size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working room 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 removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly.

Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a door(s) and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

WHERE REQUIRED

MBC – (903.2)

TYPICALLY DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

-USE GROUP

- FLOOR AREA OF FIRE AREA (SQUARE FOOTAGE)

- OCCUPANT LOAD

- FLOOR LEVEL


Example: GROUP A-2 (RESTAURANTS) - A SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS REQUIRED WHERE ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST:

FIRE AREA > 5,000 SQ. FT.

OCCUPANT LOAD OF FIRE AREA IS 100 OR MORE

FIRE AREA IS LOCATED ON A FLOOR OTHER THAN THE LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMSSPRINKLERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS & AREAS, INCLUDING:

GROUP H

GROUP I

GROUP R

HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE (IFC DEFINITION)

HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS

PLUS LOTS MORE


CODES & STANDARDS - DESIGN MBC - (903) NFPA 13 / NFPA 13D / NFPA 13R NFPA 20 NFPA 22 NFPA 24 MANUFACTURER’S LISTED CRITERIA STORAGE OCCUPANCIES - 2010 EDITION OF NFPA 13 HAS

9 CHAPTERS CONTAINING SPECIFIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM CRITERIA FOR STORAGE OCCUPANCIES (~ 85 PAGES)


SYSTEM TYPES

WET PIPE SYSTEMS

- ANTIFREEZE SYSTEMS

DRY PIPE SYSTEMS

PRE-ACTION SYSTEMS

DELUGE SYSTEMS


MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS & HARDWARE

SPRINKLERS

PIPING & TUBING

FITTINGS

HANGERS

VALVES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER

FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

WATERFLOW ALARM DEVICE


SYSTEM DESIGN DOCUMENTS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

SHOP DRAWINGS

DRAWINGS - PLANS, DETAILS & RISER DETAIL

MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG CUT SHEETS

HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

MOST COMMON METHOD - DESIGN-BUILD


SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS- Light Hazard- Ordinary Hazard (Groups 1 & 2)- Extra Hazard (Groups 1 & 2)

MAXIMUM SYSTEM FLOOR AREA

USE OF SPRINKLERS

APPLICATION OF SPRINKLER TYPES

SPRINKLER POSITION, LOCATION & SPACING


SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

PROTECTION AREA PER SPRINKLER

SPRINKLER SPACING

SPRINKLER DEFLECTOR POSITION

OBSTRUCTIONS TO SPRINKLER DISCHARGE

CONCEALED SPACES


CODES & STANDARDS – IT&M

MBC (901.2) NFPA 25 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

COMMON MODES OF SYSTEM FAILURE

SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW(S) SYSTEM INSTALLATION FLAW(S) IT&M (IMPROPER OR LACK OF) CHANGE OF HAZARD SUBSEQUENT BUILDING MODIFICATIONS (RELOCATED/NEW

WALLS, NEW OBSTRUCTIONS, ETC.) COMPONENT DEFECT (MANUFACTURER) VANDALISM *** ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE ITEMS ***

SECTION 903 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

[F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in lieu of automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official.

[F] 903.2 Where required. Examples:

[F] 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.


[F] 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet;

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit dischargeserving such occupancies

SECTION 903 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS [F] 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 12,000 square feet.

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 all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet.

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

[F] 903.2.5 Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in high-hazard occupancies as required in Sections 903.2.5.1 through 903.2.5.4.

R 408.30442


[F] 903.2.5.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group H occupancies unless the requirements of Section 903.2.5.4 are met for buildings containing consumer fireworks.

R 408.30442

903.2.5.4 Consumer Fireworks. Buildings used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256 MCL 28.451 to 28.471.

R 408.30442


[F] 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. Exception: Camp buildings in remote areas without water supply that meet all of the following:

1.Not more than 1 story, 2,000 square feet and 25 occupants.

2. Are not used more than 5 months in a year.

3. Shall be provided with not less than 2 exits in compliance with section 1019.

4. Shall not be provided with cooking equipment.


5. Provided with a manual fire alarm system and smoke alarms throughout in compliance with NFPA 72 as listed in Chapter 35. For cabins sleeping 4 or fewer occupants only, smoke alarms are required.

6. Storage and equipment rooms shall be protected by a 1-hour fire partition.

7. Compliance with all applicable requirements of the code.

R 408.30442


[F] 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 residences with 16 or fewer residents.

903.2.8.2 Adult foster care family homes. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in adult foster care family homes or adult foster care small group homes for 6 or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling and licensed in accordance with the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737.

R 408.30442


903.2.8.3 Child care organizations. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in child care organizations that are within a single-family dwelling and licensed in accordance with the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.112 to 722.127a, as follows:

(a) Foster family homes licensed under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.112 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 4 but fewer than 7 minor children.

(b) Foster care family group homes licensed under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.112 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 4 but fewer than 7 minor children.

(c) Family child care homes licensed under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.112 to 722.127a, that provide care for fewer than 7 minor children.


(d) Group child care homes licensed under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.112 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 6 but not more than 12 minor children.

R 408.30403

[F] 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards. In all occupancies other than Group U, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazards in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.

[F] 903.2.11.1 Stories without openings.

[F] 903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes.


903.2.11.3 Buildings more than 30 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout a building that has a floor level which has an occupant load of 30 or more occupants and which is located 30 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exceptions:

1. Airport control towers.

2. Open parking structures.

3. Occupancies in Group F-2.

4. Existing buildings having occupied floor levels not more than 55 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, where the local unit of government complies with the following parameters:

SECTION 903 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 4.1 The local unit of government having a municipal fire department with

an ISO rating of 3 or lower, employing a full-time career fire fighting staff.

4.2 The governing body of the local unit of government has passed a resolution affirming the use of this exception and filed that resolution with the department of energy, labor, and economic growth, bureau of construction codes.

R 408.30445

[F] 903.2.11.6 Other required suppression systems. In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2, the provisions indicated in Table 903.2.11.6 also require the installation of a fire suppression system for certain buildings and areas.

[F] TABLE 903.2.11.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

(THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 12 MBC SECTIONS REQUIRING AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM). EXAMPLES:


402.10 – COVERED MALLS 404.3 – ATRIUMS 410.7 STAGES 507 – UNLIMITED AREA BUILDINGS 509.4 – INCIDENTAL USES

[F] 903.3 Installation requirements.

[F] 903.3.1 Standards. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 unless otherwise permitted by Sections 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3 and other chapters of this code, as applicable.

[F] 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1.


[F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. - 6Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approvedautomatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

[F] 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R.


[F] 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above.

Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.

[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate residences and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D.


[F] 903.3.2 Quick-response and residential sprinklers. Where automatic sprinkler systems are required by this code, quick-response or residential automatic sprinklers shall be installed in the following (4) areas in accordance with Section 903.3.1 and their listings:

[F] 903.3.3 Obstructed locations.

[F] 903.3.4 Actuation.

[F] 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1.

The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code.


[F] 903.3.5.1.1 Limited area sprinkler systems. Limited area sprinkler systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers on any single connection are permitted to be connected to the domestic service where a wet automatic standpipe is not available.

Limited area sprinkler systems connected to domestic water supplies shall comply with each of the following requirements:

1. Valves shall not be installed between the domestic water riser control valve and the sprinklers. Exception: An approved indicating control valve supervised in the open position in accordance with Section 903.4.

2. The domestic service shall be capable of supplying the simultaneous domestic demand and the sprinkler demand required to be hydraulically calculated by NFPA 13, NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R.


[F] 903.3.5.1.2 Residential combination services. A single combination water supply shall be allowed provided that the domestic demand is added to the sprinkler demand as required by NFPA 13R.

[F] 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. 7 Exceptions.

[F] 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the International Fire Code.

SECTION 904 - ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

[F] 904.1 General. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section and the applicable referenced standards.

[F] 904.2 Where required. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903 shall be approved by the fire code official.

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall not be considered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed by other requirements of this code.

[F] 904.2.1 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 609 of the IFC or Chapter 5 of the IMC to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code.


[F] 904.3 Installation.

[F] 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.

[F] 904.3.3 System interlocking. Automatic equipment interlocks with fuel shutoffs, ventilation controls, door closers, window shutters, conveyor openings, smoke and heat vents and other features necessary for proper operation of the fire-extinguishing system shall be provided as required by the design and installation standard utilized for the hazard.

[F] 904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72.


[F] 904.4 Inspection and testing. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this section prior to acceptance.

[F] 904.4.1 Inspection.

[F] 904.4.2 Alarm testing.

[F] 904.4.2.1 Audible and visible signals.

[F] 904.4.3 Monitor testing.

[F] 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems of the type and arrangement protected.

Pre-engineered automatic dry- and wet-chemical extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.


[F] 904.11.1 Manual system operation. A manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egressfrom the cooking area a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) and a maximum of 20 feet (6096 mm) from the kitchen exhaust system.

The manual actuation device shall be installed not more than 48 inches or less than 42 inches above the floor and shall clearly identify the hazard protected.

[F] 904.11.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire suppression system shall automatically shut down the fuel or electrical power supply to the cooking equipment.

The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.

WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

APPLICATIONS

WHERE A COOKING APPLIANCE PRODUCES GREASE OR SMOKE:

EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY COOKING APPLIANCES HEAVY-DUTY COOKING APPLIANCES MEDIUM-DUTY COOKING APPLIANCES LIGHT-DUTY COOKING APPLIANCES THAT PRODUCE GREASE OR

SMOKE

CODES, STANDARDS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

MBC / IFC / MMC / NFPA 17A / NFPA 96

MANUFACTURER'S LISTED DESIGN, INSTALLATION, RECHARGE & MAINTENANCE MANUAL


MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS & HARDWARE

EXTINGUISHING AGENT AGENT TANK REGULATED RELEASE ASSEMBLY GAS CARTRIDGE DETECTORS (e.g., FUSIBLE LINKS) NOZZLES GAS VALVE MANUAL ACTUATOR


SYSTEM IT&M PROVISIONS

IFC - (901.6.1, 904.5 & 904.11.6)

NFPA 17A

MANUFACTURER'S LISTED DESIGN, INSTALLATION, RECHARGE & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSSTATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT SYSTEM FAILURES

NFPA REPORT TITLED, "U.S. EXPERIENCE WITH NON-WATER-BASED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT", DATED MAY 2011

2005 - 2009

DRY/WET CHEMICAL SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS FAILED TO OPERATE 36% OF THE REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRES LARGE ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE OPERATING EQUIPMENT, THEREFORE OPERATED 64% OF THE CASES.

WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSSTATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT SYSTEM FAILURES (cont.)

FOR SYSTEMS THAT OPERATED, PERFORMANCE WAS DEEMED EFFECTIVE IN 68% OF THE CASES.

FOR FIRES LARGE ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE SYSTEMS, SYSTEMS OPERATED EFFECTIVELY 44% OF THE TIME (64% x 68%).

REASONS CITED FOR SYSTEM FAILURE:44% - LACK OF MAINTENANCE25% - MANUAL INTERVENTION DEFEATED THE EQUIPMENT13% - A DAMAGED COMPONENT12% - SYSTEM WAS SHUT OFF

6% - SYSTEM WAS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE TYPE OF FIRE

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS HAZARDS (e.g., PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS)

FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE GASES HAZARDS

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS (e.g., OIL-FILLED TRANSFORMERS)

TEXTILE OPERATIONS

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS


MBC / IFC / NFPA 17

MANUFACTURER'S LISTED DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS

IFC - (901.6.1 & 904.6)

NFPA 17

MANUFACTURER'S LISTED DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS STORAGE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES PRINTING PLANTS


MBC / IFC / NFPA 12 MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

SYSTEM IT&M PROVISIONS

IFC - (901.6.1 & 904.8)

NFPA 12

MANUFACTURER'S IT&M REQUIREMENTS

CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSTYPICAL APPLICATIONS

ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT ROOMS FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS


MBC / IFC / NFPA 2001 MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS

IFC - (901.6.1 & 904.10) NFPA 2001 MANUFACTURER'S IT&M REQUIREMENTS

FOAM EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSTYPICAL APPLICATIONS LABORATORIES GENERATOR ROOMS MACHINERY ROOMS

CODES, STANDARDS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS IBC / IFC / NFPA 16 MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

SYSTEM IT&M PROVISIONS IFC - (901.6.1 & 904.7) NFPA 11 / NFPA 16 / NFPA 25 MANUFACTURER'S IT&M REQUIREMENTS

OTHER AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

HALON SYSTEMS - MBC / IFC / NFPA 12A

WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS - IFC / NFPA 15

WATER MIST SYSTEMS - IFC / NFPA 750

SECTION 905 - STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

[F] 905.1 General. Standpipe systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with this section.

[F] 905.2 Installation standard – NFPA 14

[F] 905.3 Required installations. Standpipe systems shall be installed where required by Sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.8. Standpipe systems are allowed to be combined with automatic sprinkler systems.

Exception: Standpipe systems are not required in Group R-3 occupancies. [F] 905.3.1 Height.

Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access. 5 Exceptions.

[F] 905.3.2 Group A. Class I automatic wet standpipes shall be provided in nonsprinklered Group A buildings having an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons. 2 Exceptions.

SECTION 905 - STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

[F] 905.3.3 Covered and open mall buildings. Covered mall and open mall buildings shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system where required by Section 905.3.1.

[F] 905.3.4 Stages. Stages greater than 1,000 square feet in area shall be equipped with a Class III wet standpipe system with 11/2-inch and 21/2-inch hose connections on each side of the stage. 1 Exception

[F] 905.3.7 Marinas and boatyards. Standpipes in marinas and boatyards shall comply with Chapter 36 of the International Fire Code.

[F] 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed. Exception:Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14.

[F] 905.10 During construction. Standpipe systems required during construction and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with Section 3311.

SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS [F] 906.1 Where required.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.

1. In Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.

Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.

2. Within 30 feet of commercial cooking equipment.

3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.

4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1 of the IFC.

5. Where required by the IFC sections indicated in Table 906.1.

6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official.

SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

[F] TABLE 906.1 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

(THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 40 SECTIONS IN THE IFC REQUIRING PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS). EXAMPLES:

2310.6.4 – MARINE MOTOR FUELING FACILITIES

2311.6 – REPAIR GARAGES

2804.2 - LUMBERYARDS

3604.4 – MARINAS

6108.2 – LP-GAS

SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

[F] 906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected and installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. 2 Exceptions

[F] 906.4 Cooking grease fires. Fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking grease fires shall be of an approved type compatible with the automatic fire-extinguishing system agent and in accordance with Section 904.11.5 of the IFC.

[F] 906.5 Conspicuous location.

[F] 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured.

[F] 906.7 Hangers and brackets.

SECTION 907 - FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS

[F] 907.1 General. This section covers the application, installation, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components.

[F] 907.1.1 Construction documents.

[F] 907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation, and shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following 13 items:

[F] 907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures.

[F] 907.2.5 Group H. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group H-5 occupancies and in occupancies used for the manufacture of organic coatings.


907.2.5.1 Consumer fireworks facilities fire alarms. Fire alarm systems in consumer fireworks facilities used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks storage shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, NFPA 1124, as referenced by the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL 28.451 to 28.471.

R 408.30441

907.2.11.5 Smoke alarm locations in existing buildings constructed before November 6, 1974. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, a single-station smoke alarm shall be installed in all of the following locations:

(1) In each sleeping room or area directly outside the sleeping room.

(2) On each floor level including the basement level.


For sleeping units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than 1 full story below the upper level.

R 408.30446

907.2.11.5.1 Equipment requirements. The required equipment for smoke alarms shall consist of the following:

(1) Installation. Smoke alarm devices shall be listed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements, the provisions of the code, and the provisions of NFPA 72 as listed in Chapter 35.

(2) Power Source. The equipment shall be operable by power from 1 of the following primary sources:


(a) The building wiring provided the wiring is served from a commercial source and is equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrentprotection.

(b) A non-rechargable battery able to power the smoke alarm in the normal condition for a life of 5 years.

(c) A rechargable battery, with proper charging, able to power the alarm for a life of 5 years.

(d) A commercial use alarm system with battery backup listed and approved in accordance with the commercial fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72, as adopted by reference in this rule.

(3) Audible alarm notification. The activation of the alarm signal shall produce a sound that is audible in all occupiable dwelling areas.


(4) Testing and maintenance. The owner of a dwelling unit, in which required or optional fire detection or fire protection systems equipment is installed, shall be responsible for the proper operation, testing, and maintenance of the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions included with the equipment. The occupant of rental dwelling units shall be responsible for the periodic operational testing and periodic cleaning of the installed equipment within the rental unit in accordance with the testing instructions provided in the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment. If the system fails, breaks, or is out of service, it shall be repaired and functional within 30 days.


Exception: Smoke alarms and devices installed in buildings constructed before November 6, 1974 where an installation was approved by the appropriate enforcement agency under regulations in effect at the time of the installation shall be considered to comply with the provisions of the code.

R 408.30446

[F] 907.3 Fire safety functions. Automatic fire detectors utilized for the purpose of performing fire safety functions shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control unit where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2. The detectors shall be located in accordance with NFPA 72.

[F] 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors.

[F] 907.3.2 Delayed egress locks.

[F] 907.3.3 Elevator emergency operation.


[F] 907.5 Occupant notification systems. A fire alarm system shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit and shall initiate occupant notification upon activation, in accordance with Sections 907.5.1 through 907.5.2.3.4. Where a fire alarm system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by:

1. Automatic fire detectors.

2. Automatic sprinkler system waterflow devices.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes.

4. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems.

Exception:Where notification systems are allowed elsewhere in Section 907 to annunciate at a constantly attended location.


[F] 907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72.

[F] 907.7.1 Single- and multiple-station alarm devices.

[F] 907.7.2 Record of completion.

[F] 907.7.3 Instructions.

[F] 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Section 907.8 of the IFC.

SECTION 908 - EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS

[F] 908.1 Group H occupancies. Emergency alarms for the detection and notification of an emergency condition in Group H occupancies shall be provided in accordance with Section 414.7.

[F] 908.5 Repair garages. A flammable-gas detection system shall be provided in repair garages for vehicles fueled by nonodorized gases in accordance with Section 406.8.5.

[F] 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms.

SECTION 908 - EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS

Exception: Sleeping units or dwelling units which do not themselves contain 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 more than one story above or below any story which 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

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

SECTION 909 - SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

[F] 909.1 Scope and purpose. This section applies to mechanical or passive smoke control systems when they are required by other provisions of this code. Mechanical smoke control systems shall not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the IMC.

[F] 909.2 General design requirements. Buildings, structures or parts thereof required by this code to have a smoke control system or systems shall have such systems designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 909 and the generally accepted and well-established principles of engineering relevant to the design.

[F] 909.3 Special inspection and test requirements. In addition to the ordinary inspection and test requirements which buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, smoke control systems subject to the provisions of Section 909 shall undergo special inspections and tests sufficient to verify the proper commissioning of the smoke control design in its final installed condition.


F] 909.18 Acceptance testing. Devices, equipment, components and sequences shall be individually tested. These tests, in addition to those required by other provisions of this code, shall consist of determination of function, sequence and, where applicable, capacity of their installed condition.

[F] 909.18.1 Detection devices.

[F] 909.18.2 Ducts.

[F] 909.18.3 Dampers.

[F] 909.18.4 Inlets and outlets.

[F] 909.18.5 Fans.

[F] 909.18.6 Smoke barriers


[F] 909.18.7 Controls.

[F] 909.18.8 Special inspections for smoke control.

[F] 909.18.8.1 Scope of testing.

[F] 909.18.8.2 Qualifications. Special inspection agencies for smoke control shall have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering and certification as air balancers.

[F] 909.18.8.3 Reports. A complete report of testing shall be prepared by the special inspector or special inspection agency.

The report shall include identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark.


The report shall be reviewed by the responsible registered design professional and, when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible registered design professional shall seal, sign and date the report.

[F] 909.18.8.3.1 Report filing. A copy of the final report shall be filed with the fire code official and an identical copy shall be maintained in an approved location at the building.

[F] 909.19 System acceptance. Buildings, or portions thereof, required by this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a certificate of occupancy until such time that the fire code official determines that the provisions of this section have been fully complied with and that the fire department has received satisfactory instruction on the operation, both automatic and manual, of the system and a written maintenance program complying with the requirements of Section 909.20.1 of the IFC has been submitted and approved by the fire code official. 1 Exception.

SECTION 910 - SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL

[F] 910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents, or mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section. 2. Exceptions.

[F] 910.2 Where required.

[F] 910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. Buildings and portions thereof containing high-piled combustible stock or rack storage in any occupancy group in accordance with Section 413 and the IFC.

910.2.3 Consumer fireworks facilities smoke and heat vents. Smoke and heat vents in consumer fireworks facilities used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks storage shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, NFPA 1124, as referenced by the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL 28.451 to 28.471.

R 408.30441

SECTION 911 - FIRE COMMAND CENTER

[F] 911.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by this code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided.

[F] 911.1.1 Location and access. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire chief.

[F] 911.1.2 Separation. Separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier.

[F] 911.1.3 Size. A minimum of 200 sq. ft. with a minimum dimension of 10 feet.

[F] 911.1.4 Layout approval. A layout of the fire command center and all features required by this section to be contained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to installation.

[F] 911.1.5 Required features. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and shall contain (18) features.

SECTION 912 - FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

[F] 912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.5.

[F] 912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus.

The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief.

[F] 912.2.1 Visible location.

[F] 912.2.2 Existing buildings.

[P] 912.5 Backflow protection.

SECTION 913 - FIRE PUMPS

[F] 913.1 General.Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20.

[F] 913.2 Protection against interruption of service. The fire pump, driver and controller shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other adverse conditions.

913.2.1 Protection of fire pump rooms. Fire pumps shall be located in rooms that are separated from all other areas of the building by 2-hour fire barriers. 2 Exceptions.

SECTION 913 - FIRE PUMPS

[F] 913.3 Temperature of pump room. Suitable means shall be provided for maintaining the temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, above 40°F.

[F] 913.3.1 Engine manufacturer’s recommendation. Temperature of the pump room, pump house or area where engines are installed shall never be less than the minimum recommended by the engine manufacturer.

[F] 913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised open by one of the following (4) methods:

[F] 913.5 Acceptance test. Acceptance testing shall be done in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 20.

SECTION 914 - EMERGENCY RESPONDER SAFETY FEATURES

[F] 914.1 Shaftway markings.

[F] 914.1.1 Exterior access to shaftways.

[F] 914.1.2 Interior access to shaftways.

[F] 914.2 Equipment room identification. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department.

SECTION 915 - EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE

[F] 915.1 General.

Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided in all new buildings in accordance with Section 510 of the IFC.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

TRAINING PROGRAMS (LIVE & ONLINE)

NFPA - www.nfpa.org

SFPE - www.sfpe.org (both national & local chapters) – webinars

AFSA - www.firesprinkler.org

NFSA - www.nfsa.org

NAFED - www.nafed.org

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE (HANDS-ON) -www.libertymutualgroup.com/firelab

ANSUL FIRE SCHOOL (HANDS-ON) - www.ansul.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESDOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS

APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS & MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DOCUMENTATON

NFPA - FIRE PROTECTION HANDBOOK

NFPA REPORTS - (www.nfpa.org)

NFPA - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS HANDBOOK (NFPA 13)

NFPA - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES HANDBOOK (NFPA 13D & NFPA 13R)

NFPA - FIRE PUMP HANDBOOK (NFPA 20)

http://www.nfpa.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESDOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS

NFPA - WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS HANDBOOK (NFPA 25)

NFPA - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR SPECIAL HAZARDS

NFPA - ROC's & ROP's (www.nfpa.org)

ICC - HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE APPLICATION GUIDE (BASED ON 2012 IFC)

TRADE MAGAZINES

LINKEDIN GROUP THREADS

SFPE - HANDBOOK OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING (ADVANCED)

http://www.nfpa.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

WEBSITES

www.ul.com - PRODUCT LISTING INFORMATION

www.fmglobal.com - FM DATA SHEETS

www.tyco.com - WATER-BASED & SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS - HAS A GOOD MOVIE/ANIMATION LIBRARY

www.tyco-rapidresponse.com - RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

www.vikingsprinkler.com - SPRINKLER & SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS

www.ansul.com - SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS

www.chemetron.com - SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWEBSITES (cont.) www.fssa.net - SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS

www.fike.com - SPECIAL HAZARD & WATER MIST SYSTEMS

www.marioff.com - WATER MIST SYSTEMS

www.harc.org - HALON ALTERNATIVES

Michael P. McGreal, P.E., C.F.M., M.C.P.Fire Protection Engineer & Code ConsultantFiredyne Engineering, P.C.18222 Cork RoadTinley Park, IL 60477(708) [email protected]

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