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Second Revision No. 143-NFPA 5000-2013 [ New Section after
26.2.1.2 ]
26.2.1.3 Multiple Level Buildings.
For purposes of applying requirements of this chapter that utilize the term level of
exit discharge, the level of exit discharge shall be permitted to be the combination of
floor levels as addressed in 26.2.1.3.1, 26.2.1.3.2, or 26.2.1.3.3.
26.2.1.3.1
One floor level located not more than 3 stair risers above the level of exit discharge
shall be permitted to be considered part of the level of exit discharge.
26.2.1.3.2
One floor level located not more than 3 stair risers below the level of exit discharge
shall be permitted to be considered part of the level of exit discharge.
26.2.1.3.3
Where one floor level is located above the level of exit discharge, another floor level
is located below the level of exit discharge, and not more than a total of 3 stair risers
separate the upper level from the lower level, the two floor levels shall be permitted
to be considered part of the level of exit discharge.
26.2.1.3.4
The provisions of 26.2.1.3.1, 26.2.1.3.2, and 26.2.1.3.3 shall not be used in
combination with each other.
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Submitter Full Name: Gregory Harrington
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Committee Statement
Committee The SR accomplishes what is intended by PC-18, the substantiation for
Statement: which follows: The Building Code currently does not provide guidance in
occupancies having multiple levels separated by a relatively short run of
stairs (3, 4, 5, 6, etc). Short runs of stairs are most frequently found in multilevel homes (bi-level, tri-level, split-level, etc) and are often present in But
these homes are used for day-care homes, day-care centers, small
residential board and care, educational, business and of course one- and two
-family dwellings. This concept could theoretically be used for any occupancy
to address requirements for short runs of stairs that would prohibitively
require separation or enclosure.
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Second Revision No. 149-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Section No. 26.2.2.4.6 ]
26.2.2.4.6
No door in any means of escape, other than those meeting the requirements of
26.2.2.4.6.1, or 26.2.2.4.6.2, or 26.2.2.4.6.3 shall be locked against egress when
the building is occupied.
26.2.2.4.6.1
Delayed-egress locks complying with 11.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted on exterior
doors only.
26.2.2.4.6.2
Access-controlled egress door assemblies complying with 11.2.1.6.2 shall be
permitted.
26.2.2.4.6.3
Access-controlled egress doors complying with 11.2.1.6.2 shall be
permitted. Door-locking arrangements shall be permitted where the clinical needs of
residents require specialized security measures or where residents pose a security
threat, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Staff have the ability to readily unlock doors at all times in accordance with
26.2.2.4.6.4
(2) The building is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with 26.2.3.5
26.2.2.4.6.4
Doors located in the means of egress and permitted to be locked in accordance
with 26.2.2.4.6.3 shall comply with all of the following:
(1) Provisions shall be made for the rapid removal of occupants by means of
one of the following:
(a) Remote control of locks from within the locked building
(b) Keying of all locks to keys carried by staff at all times
(c) Other such reliable means available to staff at all times
(2) Only one locking device shall be permitted on each door.
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Committee Statement: The proposed revision is intended for consistency with NFPA 101.
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Second Revision No. 145-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Section No. 26.2.3.2.5 ]
26.2.3.2.5
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be
permitted.
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Committee Statement
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Statement:
Response
Message:
Provision relocated to 26.2.4 in response to correlating committee
note on FR324.
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Second Revision No. 146-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Section No. 26.2.4 ]
26.2.4 Reserved. Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers.
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be
permitted.
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Submitter Full Name: Gregory Harrington
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National Fire Protection Assoc
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Submittal Date:
Tue Jul 02 09:07:39 EDT 2013
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Response
Message:
Provision relocated from 26.2.3.2.5 in response to correlating
committee note on FR324.
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Second Revision No. 147-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Section No. 26.3.3.2.3 ]
26.3.3.2.3
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be
permitted.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Gregory Harrington
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Street Address:
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Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Response
Message:
Provision relocated to 26.3.4 in response to correlating committee
note on FR325.
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Second Revision No. 144-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Section No. 26.3.3.8.3 ]
26.3.3.8.3 *
Within a smoke compartment, where residential or commercial cooking equipment
is used to prepare meals for 30 or fewer persons, one cooking facility shall be
permitted to be open to the corridor, provided that Compliance with Section 55.10
shall not be required where all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Residential or commercial cooking equipment in a single kitchen per smoke
compartment is used to prepare meals for 30 or fewer persons
(2) The portion of the board and care facility served by the cooking facility is
limited to 30 beds and is separated from other portions of the board and care
facility by a smoke barrier constructed in accordance with 26.3.3.7.8 and
26.3.3.7.13 through 26.3.3.7.21 .
(3) The cooktop or range is equipped with a range hood of a width at least equal
to the width of the cooking surface, with grease baffles or other greasecollecting and clean-out capability.
(4) * The hood systems have a minimum airflow of 500 cfm (14,000 L/min).
(5) The hood systems that are not ducted to the exterior additionally have a
charcoal filter to remove smoke and odor.
(6) The cooktop or range complies with all of the following:
(a) The cooktop or range is protected with a fire suppression system listed in
accordance with UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing
Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment, or is tested
and meets all requirements of UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for
Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces, in accordance with the
applicable testing document's scope.
(b) A manual release of the extinguishing system is provided in accordance
with Section 10.5 of NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.
(c) An interlock is provided to turn off all sources of fuel and electrical power
to the cooktop or range when the suppression system is activated.
(7) * The use of solid fuel for cooking is prohibited.
(8) * Deep-fat frying is prohibited.
(9) Portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 96 are located in all
kitchen areas.
(10)* A switch meeting all of the following is provided:
(a) A locked switch, or a switch located in a restricted location, is provided
within the cooking facility that deactivates the cooktop or range.
(b) The switch is used to deactivate the cooktop or range whenever the
kitchen is not under staff supervision.
(c) The switch is on a timer, not exceeding a 120-minute capacity, that
automatically deactivates the cooktop or range, independent of staff
action.
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(11) Procedures for the use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of the cooking
equipment are in accordance with Chapter 11 of NFPA 96 and the
manufacturer’s instructions and are followed.
(12)* Not less than two AC-powered photoelectric smoke alarms, interconnected
in accordance with 55.2.2.10.7, equipped with a silence feature, and in
accordance with NFPA 72 ®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code , are
located not closer than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the cooktop or range.
(13) No smoke detector is located less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the cooktop or
range. The smoke alarms required by 26.3.3.8.3(12) are permitted to be
located outside the kitchen area where such placement is necessary for
compliance with the 20 ft (6.1 m) minimum distance criterion.
(14) A single system smoke detector is permitted to be installed in lieu of the
smoke alarms required in 26.3.3.8.3(12) provided the following criteria are
met:
(a) The detector is located not closer than 20 ft (6.1 m) and not further than
25 ft (7.6 m) from the cooktop or range.
(b) The detector is permitted to initiate a local audible alarm signal only.
(c) The detector is not required to initiate a buildingwide occupant
notification signal.
(d) The detector is not required to notify emergency forces.
(e) The local audible signal initiated by the detector is permitted to be
silenced and reset by a button on the detector or by a switch installed
within 10 ft (3.0 m) of the system smoke detector.
(f)
System smoke detectors that are required to be installed in corridors or
spaces open to the corridor by other sections of this chapter are not
used to meet the requirements of 26.3.3.8.3(12) and are located not
closer than 25 ft (7.6 m) to the cooktop or range.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Gregory Harrington
Organization:
National Fire Protection Assoc
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jul 02 08:48:01 EDT 2013
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Response Message:
This change matches the proposed change to NFPA
101:32.3.3.8.3.
Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 5000-2013 [Section No. 26.3.3.8.3]
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Second Revision No. 148-NFPA 5000-2013 [ Sections 26.3.4, 26.3.5 ]
26.3.4 Special Provisions.
26.3.4.1 Limited Access or Underground Buildings.
Limited access or underground buildings shall comply with Chapter 31 .
26.3.4.2 High-Rise Buildings.
High-rise buildings shall comply with Chapter 33 .
26.3.4.3 Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers.
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be
permitted.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Gregory Harrington
Organization:
National Fire Protection Assoc
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jul 02 09:11:28 EDT 2013
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The SR editorially reformats 26.3.4 and 26.3.5 for consistency with NFPA
101. The SR also relocates the ABHR provision from 26.3.3.2.3 in
response to the correlating committee note on FR325. Subsequent
paragraphs to be renumbered accordingly.
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