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A AIRCRAFT HANGARS ...... 412.2 Aircraft paint hangars ...... 412.4, 507.6 ACCESS OPENINGS ...... 412.2.2 ...... 1209.2 Construction exterior ...... 412.2.1 Crawl space ...... 1202.1 Heliports and helistops...... 412.5 ...... 711.3.2 Residential ...... 412.3 Fire damper ...... 716.4 Unlimited height ...... 504.1 Fire department ...... 402.15 AIRCRAFT-RELATED Mechanical appliances ...... 1209.3 OCCUPANCIES ...... 412, 907.2.22 Refuse/laundry chutes ...... 707.13.3 Airport traffic control towers ...... 412.1 ACCESSIBILITY ...... Chapter 11 Egress ...... 412.1.3 Airports ...... E110 Fire detection systems, automatic ...... 412.1.4, Bus stops and terminals ...... E108 907.2.22 Customer service facility ...... 1109.12 Standby power...... 412.1.5, 2702.2.17 Detectable warnings...... 1109.9 Type of construction ...... 412.1.2 Dining areas ...... 1108.2.9 AISLE Dressing, fitting and locker . . . . . 3409.7.10 Assembly seating ...... 1024 Dwelling units ...... 1107.5.3.1 Check-out ...... 1109.12.2, 3407.7.11 Egress ...... 1007 Converging ...... 1024.9.3 ...... 1109.6, Chapter 30, 3409.7.2 Grandstands, reviewing stands Entrances ...... 1105, 3409.8.3 and bleachers ...... 1024.1 Escalators ...... E109.2.9 Obstructions ...... 1024.9.6 Existing ...... 1103.2.2, 3409, , handrails ...... 1024.11 E109.4 Tents...... 3103.4 Historic buildings ...... 3409.8 Width ...... 1024.9.2 Hotel guest rooms ...... 1107.6.1, 3409.7.7 ALARM SYSTEMS, EMERGENCY ...... 908 Lifts...... 1109.7 ALARMS, FIRE (see FIRE ALARM) Parking and passenger loading facilities . . . . 1106 ALARMS, VISIBLE ...... 907.9.1 Performance areas ...... 3409.7.6 ALARMS, VOICE Platform, raised ...... E103.1 High-rise buildings ...... 907.2.12.2 Ramps ...... 1010, Chapter 11 ALTERATIONS 3409.7.5, 3409.8.5 Accessibility...... 3409 Route ...... 1104, 1107.4.5, E109.3.1 Applicability of code ...... 101.2 Scoping ...... E101.1 ...... 3402 Signage...... 1110, E107 ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DESIGN, AND Sleeping accommodations ...... 1107 METHODS ...... 104.11 Telephone ...... E106 ALTERNATING TREAD DEVICES...... 1009.10 and bathing facilities...... 1109.2, Construction ...... 1009.10.2 3409.7.9, 3409.8.4, E105.2 Galleries, catwalks, and gridirons ...... 1014.6.1 Treads and risers...... 1009 ALUMINUM ...... 1404.5.1, 1604.3.5, Chapter 20 Wheelchair spaces ...... 1108.2.2 AMUSEMENT BUILDING, SPECIAL ...... 411 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS ...... 1007 Emergency voice/alarm communications ADMINISTRATION ...... Chapter 1 system ...... 411.6 ADOBE CONSTRUCTION ...... 2102.1, 2109.8 Exit marking ...... 411.7 AFFIDAVITS ...... 1808.2.20 Fire detection, automatic ...... 411.3 AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS (GROUP U) . . . . 312.1, Interior finish...... 411.8 1103.2.5, Appendix C Smoke detection system ...... 907.2.11 AIR CONDITIONING (see MECHANICAL) . . . 101.4.3, Sprinklers, automatic ...... 411.4 1606.2, 2801.1, 3006.2 AMUSEMENT PARK BUILDING...... 303 AIR INTAKES (YARDS OR COURTS) ...... 1206.3.2

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ANCHOR STORE ATTIC (see COVERED MALL BUILDINGS) ...... 402.2 Access ...... 1209.2 Construction type ...... 402.6 Combustible storage...... 413.2 Means of egress...... 402.4.3.1 Draftstopping ...... 717.4 Occupant load ...... 402.4.1.3 Insulation...... 719.3.1 ANCHORAGE...... 1604.8 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 Concrete, seismic ...... 1604.8.2 Unusable space fire protection ...... 711.3.3 Masonry ...... 1604.8.2 Ventilation...... 1203.2 Wind load ...... 1609.1.3 AUDITORIUM APARTMENT ...... 310.1 Accessibility ...... 1108.2 APPEALS ...... 112 Foyers and lobbies ...... 1024.4 ARCHITECT (see REGISTERED DESIGN Interior and galleries ...... 1024.5 PROFESSIONAL) Motion picture projection rooms ...... 409 ARCHITECTURAL TRIM ...... 1406.2.2 Stages and platforms ...... 410 AREA, BUILDING ...... Chapter 5 AUTOMOBILE PARKING (see GARAGE, Basements ...... 503.1.1 AUTOMOBILE PARKING) ...... 406 Enclosed parking garage...... 508.2, 508.3 AUTOMOBILE, REPAIR GARAGE Limitations ...... 503, 505 (see GARAGE, REPAIR)...... 406.6 Membrane structures ...... 3102 surface ...... 406.6.4 Mezzanines ...... 505.2 Gas-detection system...... 406.6.6, 908.5 Mixed construction types ...... 3102.6 Ventilation ...... 406.6.3 Mixed occupancy ...... 302.3 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION ...... 406.5 Modifications ...... 506 AWNINGS Open parking garage...... 508.3, 508.7 Definition ...... 202.1 Residential aircraft hangars ...... 412.3.6, 504.1 Design and construction...... 3105.2 Unlimited ...... 503.1.4, 506.2.1, 507 Drainage, water ...... 3201.4 AREA BUILDINGS, UNLIMITED...... 507 Live load ...... 1607.11.2.4 AREA OF REFUGE ...... 1007.6 Plastic...... 2606.10 ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY Public right-of-way encroachments . . . . 3202.2.3, (GROUP A)...... 303, 1024 3202.3.1 Accessory ...... 302.2.1 Aisles ...... 1024.9 B Bleachers ...... (see BLEACHERS) BALCONIES...... 1013.5 Fire alarms ...... 907.2.1 Accessibility ...... 1108.2.2.2 Grandstands ...... (see GRANDSTANDS) Construction requirements ...... 1406.3 Interior finishesTable ...... 803.4 Egress, means of ...... 704.2, 1013.5, Motion picture theatres...... 507.9 1015.3 Panic hardware...... 1008.1.9 Emergency escape ...... 1025 Reviewing stands . . (see REVIEWING STANDS) Encroachments ...... 3202.3.2 Seating, smoke-protected ...... 1024.6.2 Exterior...... 1015.3 Sprinklers ...... 507.2, 903.2.1 Guards ...... 1012.1 Standby power systems ...... 2702.2.1 Interior ...... 1024.5 Standpipes ...... 905.3.2 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 ...... 404 Projection, combustible ...... 1406.3 Automatic sprinkler protection ...... 404.3 Seismic ...... 2308.12.7 Enclosure ...... 404.5 Travel distance ...... 1015.3 Interior finish...... 404.7 BARBECUES ...... 2801 Smoke control ...... 404.4, 707.2, 909 (see UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS) Standby power ...... 404.6 Aircraft hangars ...... 412.2.2 Use...... 404.2 Area modification ...... 503.1.1, 506.1 ATTACHED GARAGE ...... 302.1.1, 406.2.9 Considered a story ...... 502.1

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Emergency escape ...... 1025 BUILT-UP ROOFS ...... 1507.10 Height modifications for . . . . . 508.2, 508.3, 508.5 BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (GROUP B)...... 304 Prohibited ...... 415.4, 415.5, Area modifications ...... Table 503, 506 415.7.3.5, 415.9.5.2.2, 418.1 Corridors (see CORRIDORS) ...... 1016 Rodent proofing...... Appendix F Educational above 12th grade ...... 304.1 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.10.1 Fire alarm ...... 907.2.2 Waterproofing and dampproofing ...... 1807 Parking under ...... 508.2, 508.7 BASEMENT WALLS Single exit...... 1018.2 Concrete...... Table 1904.2.2(2), Special provisions ...... 508 1909.6.1, 1910.4.3.1 Loads ...... 1805.5 C Waterproofing ...... 1807.1.1 BAY AND ORIEL ...... 1406.4 CABLES, STEEL STRUCTURAL ...... 2207 BLEACHERS CALCULATED FIRE RESISTANCE (see FIRE RESISTANCE, CALCULATED) Accessibility ...... 1108.2 CANOPIES ...... 3105 Egress ...... 1024.1.1 Fire district ...... D102.2.8 Footboards ...... 1024.1.1 Live load, uniform ...... 1607.11.2.4 BLOCK (see CONCRETE BLOCK, GLASS BLOCK) Materials...... 3105.3 BOARD OF APPEALS ...... 112, Appendix B Motor vehicle service stations ...... 406.5.2 Application for appeal ...... B101.1 Permanent ...... D102.2.8 Alternate members ...... B101.2.1 CARPET Board decision ...... B101.4 Floor covering...... 804.2 Limitations on authority ...... 112.2 Walls and ...... 803.5.2 Membership of board ...... B101.2 Notice of meeting ...... B101.3 Height...... 409.2, 909.20.4.3, Qualifications ...... 112.3, B101.2.2 1205.2.2, 1208.2 BOILER Interior finish ...... 803 Exits ...... 1014.3 Penetration of fire resistant assemblies . . . . . 707, Fire detection ...... 907.2 712.4, 716.2, 716.6 BOLTS Suspended acoustical ...... 803.9.1.1 Anchors ...... 1912, 1913, 2103.11.5, 2108 CELLULOSE NITRATE FILM HANDLING. . . . . 1007.4 High strength, steel ...... 1704.3.3 CERAMIC TILE BONDING, MASONRY. . . . 2103.8, 2109.6, 2109.7.2.1 Material requirements...... 2103.4 BRICK (see MASONRY) Mortar...... 2103.9 Calculated fire resistance ...... 720.4 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ...... 110 Foundations ...... 1805.5 CHILD CARE...... 305.2, 308.3.1, 308.5.2, 407.1 Veneer ...... 1405.5, 1405.9 CHIMNEYS ...... 2111 BUILDING Factory-built...... 717.2.5, 2801 Access, fire department ...... 402.13, 402.15, CHURCHES 415.9.5.2.2, 909.21.2 Classification ...... 303 Alterations ...... 3403 operations...... 1008.1.8 Area (see AREA, BUILDING)Chapter 5 Egress ...... 1024 Demolition ...... 3303 Fire alarm ...... 907.2.1 Existing ...... Chapter 34 Interior finishes ...... Table 803.5 Height (see HEIGHT, BUILDING) . . . . . Chapter 5 Stair enclosure ...... 1019.1, 1024.5.1 Occupancy classification ...... Chapter 3 CIRCULAR STAIRS ...... 1009.7 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ...... 103 CLAY TILE ...... 1507.3 BUILDING OFFICIAL COAL POCKETS ...... 415.7.1.6 Duties and powers...... 104 COLD STORAGE, INSULATION . . . . . 2603.3, 2603.5 Qualifications ...... A101.1 COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS ...... 415.7.1 Records ...... 104.7 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ...... 415.7.2 Termination ...... A101.4

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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Testing...... 1714, 2105.2.2.1.2 High-pile stock or rack storage . . . . 413.1. 910.2.3 Wood support...... 2104.1.6, 2304.12 In concealed spaces ...... 413.2, 717.5 CONCRETE ROOF TILE ...... 1507.3 In Type I and Type II ...... 603, 804.4 Wind resistance...... 1609.7.3 On exterior side of exterior ...... 1406 CONDUIT, PENETRATION PROTECTION . . . . . 711.4, COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTIONS...... 704.2, 1406.3 712.3, 1019.1.1 COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE ...... 413, 910.2.3 CONFLICTS IN CODE ...... 102.1 COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL ...... 1013.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ...... 106, 1603 COMPARTMENTATION Fire alarm and detection systems ...... 907.1.1 Underground buildings ...... 405.4 Fire resistant joint systems ...... 713 Values ...... 3409.6.3 Floor live load ...... 1603.1.1 COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES...... 3410 Live loads posted ...... 1603.3 COMPRESSED GAS . . . . . 307.2, 415.9.7.2.2, 903.3.2 Masonry ...... 2101.3 CONCEALED SPACES ...... 413.2, 717 Means of egress ...... 106.1.2 CONCRETE ...... Chapter 19 Penetrations ...... 712 Anchorage ...... 1604.8.2, 1913 Permit application...... 105.1 Calculated fire resistance ...... 721.2 Retention ...... 106.5 Conduits embedded in ...... 1906.3 Review ...... 106.3 Construction documents...... 1901.4 Roof assemblies ...... 1503 Construction joints...... 1906 Roof live load...... 1603.1.2 Curing...... 1905.11 Roof snow load ...... 1603.1.3 Durability ...... 1904 Seismic ...... 1603.1.5 Exposure conditions ...... 1904 Site plan ...... 106.2 Footings ...... 1805.4 Soil classification and design load bearing Formwork ...... 1906 capacity ...... 1802.6 walls...... 1805.5 Special loads...... 1603.1.6 Inspections...... 1704.4, Table 1704.4 Wind load ...... 1603.1.4 Materials ...... 1707.4.1 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS Mixing ...... 1905 Concrete...... 1906.4 Pipe , concrete-filled ...... 1916 Shotcrete ...... 1914.7 Pipes embedded in ...... 1906 CONSTRUCTION, PUBLIC ...... Chapter 32 Placing...... 1905 PROPERTY Plain, structural ...... 1909 CONSTRUCTION TYPES ...... Chapter 6 Proportioning ...... 1905.2 Automobile parking garage...... Table 406.3.5, 508.2 - 508.7 Quality ...... 1905 Classification ...... 602 Reinforced gypsum concrete...... 1915 Combustible material in Type I and Type II Reinforcement ...... 1907 construction ...... 603 Rodent proofing...... Appendix F Covered mall buildings ...... 402.6 Roof tile ...... 1508.3 Fire resistance ...... Table 601, Table 602 Seismic provisions...... 1910 Highrise ...... 403.3.3.1 Shotcrete...... 1914 Underground buildings ...... 405.2 Slab, minimum...... 1911 CONTRACTOR’S Specifications ...... 1903 RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 901.5, 1705.3 Storage of materials ...... 1903.7 CONTROL AREA ...... 414.2 Strength testing ...... 1704.4.1, 1905.6 CORNICES Wood support...... 2304.12 Masonry ...... 2104.2.1 CONCRETE MASONRY Projection ...... 704.2, 1406.3 Calculated fire resistance ...... 721.3 Draftstopping ...... 717.2.6 Construction ...... 2104 CORRIDOR ...... 1016 Design ...... 2101.2 Dead end ...... 1016.3 Surface bonding ...... 2109.2.3 Elevation change ...... 1003.5

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Headroom...... 1003.2, 1003.3.1 DOORS ...... 1008 HPM service...... 903.2.4.2 Access-controlled ...... 1008.1.3.4 Walls...... 708.1 Emergency escape ...... 1025 Width ...... 1016.2 Fire (see OPENING PROTECTIVES) . . . . . 715.3, CORRIDOR PROTECTION, EXIT ACCESS 1019.1.1 Construction, fire protection ...... 708.1, Glass ...... 715.3.6, 1405.12 Table 1016.1 Horizontal sliding ...... 1008.1.3.3 Doors ...... 715.3 Landings ...... 1008.1.5 Interior finish ...... Table 803.5, 804.4 Locks and Latches (see LOCKS) . . . . . 1008.1.8.3 Opening protectives ...... Table 715.3 Operation...... 1008.1.8 Return and exhaust air ...... 716.5.4 Panic and fire exit hardware ...... 1008.1.9 CORROSIVES ...... 414.3 Power operated ...... 1008.1.3.2 COURTS...... 704.3, 1206 Revolving ...... 1008.1.3.1 COVERED MALL BUILDINGS ...... 402 Security grilles ...... 1008.1.3.5 Emergency voice/alarm system ...... 907.2.21 Side swinging ...... 1008.1.2 Standby power...... 2702.2.13 Smoke barrier...... 709.5 Standpipe system ...... 905.3.3 Structural testing, exterior ...... 1714.5 COVERED WALKWAY ...... 3306.7 Thresholds...... 1008.1.6 CONVEYING SYSTEMS ...... 3005 To area of refuge ...... 1007.6 CRAWL SPACE Width ...... 1008.1.1 Access ...... 1209.2 DRAFTSTOPPING Drainage ...... 1806.1.2 ...... 717.4 Ventilation...... 1203.3 Floor-ceiling assemblies...... 717.3 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ...... Table 307.7, DRY CLEANING PLANTS ...... 415.7.4 Table 414.5.1, Table 415.9.2.1.1 DRYING ROOMS...... 417 DUCTS AND AIR TRANSFER D OPENINGS...... 704.14, 706.10, 716 ...... 707.14 DAMPERS (see FIRE DAMPERS, SMOKE DAMPERS) ...... 716.2 - 716.5 DAMPPROOFING AND WATERPROOFING . . . . 1806 E Required ...... 1806.2, 1806.3 EARTHQUAKE LOADS Subsoil drainage system ...... 1806.4 (see SEISMIC) ...... 1613 - 1623 DAY CARE...... 305.2, 308.5 (see COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTIONS and DEAD END ...... 1016.3 CORNICES) DEAD LOAD ...... 1606 Live Load, Uniform ...... 1607.11.2.5 Building materials...... 1606.1 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY (GROUP E) ...... 305 Definition ...... 1602.1 Day care ...... 305.2 Footing design load ...... 1805.4.1.1 Egress, special provisions...... 1008.1.9 Load combinations ...... 1605 Fire alarm ...... 907.2.3 DEFLECTION, STRUCTURAL...... 1604.3 Manual fire alarm boxes ...... 907.3 DEMOLITION ...... 3303 Panic hardware ...... 1008.1.9 DIAPHRAGMS Special occupancy separation . . . . . Table 302.3.2 Definition ...... 1602.1, 1609.2 Sprinkler system ...... 903.2.2 Irregularities, seismic ...... Table 1616.5.1.1 EGRESS (see MEANS OF EGRESS). . . . . Chapter 10 Masonry construction ...... 2109.2.1.3 ELECTRICAL ...... Chapter 27 Particleboard ...... 2306.4.3 Seismic design ...... 1620.2.5, 1620.4.3 Accessibility ...... 1109.6 Vertical gypsum board . . . . . 2504, Table 2306.4.5 Car size ...... 3002.4 Wood ...... 2302.1, 2305, 2305.2, 2306.3 Construction ...... 707.14 Wood structural panel ...... 2303.1.4 Control values ...... 3410.6.14

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Conveying systems ...... 3005 Moved structures...... 3408 Emergency operations . . . . 3002.3, 3002.5, 3003 Rodent-proofing ...... Appendix F High-rise...... 403.9 EXIT (see MEANS OF EGRESS) Hoistway enclosures ...... 3002, 3005 Aisles...... 1016 Hoistway venting ...... 3004 Aisles with tables...... 1013.4.2 ...... 707.14.1 Boiler rooms ...... 1014.3 Machine rooms ...... 3006 Construction ...... 706.1 Means of egress ...... 1003.7, 1007.4 Corridors ...... 1016 Number of elevator cars in hoistway...... 3002.2 Courts...... 1023.5 Personnel and material hoists ...... 3005.4 Discharge ...... 1023 Seismic requirements ...... 1621 Enclosure ...... 1019.1 Shaft enclosure ...... 707.14 Fire resistance ...... 706.3. 1019 Signs ...... 1007.7 rooms ...... 1014.3 Standby power...... 2702.2.5, 2702.2.18 Horizontal ...... 1021 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Illumination ...... 1006.1 Area of refuge...... 1007.6 Incinerator rooms ...... 1014.3 EMERGENCY EGRESS OPENINGS Interior finish ...... Table 803.5 wells...... 1025 Mezzanines ...... 505.3, 1004.6 EMERGENCY ...... 1006.1 Number, minimum ...... 1018.1 EMERGENCY POWER Passageway ...... 1020 Exit signs...... 2702.2.3 Path, common ...... 1013.3 Group I-3 ...... 408.4.2, 2702.2.16 Refrigerated rooms or spaces ...... 1014.5 Hazardous...... 414.5.4, 415.9.10 Refrigeration machinery rooms ...... 1014.4 High-rise, business and residential Signs ...... 1011 Loads, underground buildings ...... 405.10.1 Travel distance...... 1015 Means of egress illumination...... 1006.3, Underground buildings ...... 405.8 2702.2.4 EXIT ACCESS (see MEANS Occupancies...... 403.10, 2702.2.14 OF EGRESS) ...... 1013 Underground buildings ...... 405.10 EXIT DISCHARGE (see MEANS EMPLOYEE OF EGRESS) ...... 1023 Qualifications ...... A101 EXIT PASSAGEWAY (see MEANS Termination of employment ...... A101.4 OF EGRESS) ...... 1020 ENCLOSED, WALKWAY...... 3104 EXIT SIGNS...... 1011 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE Area of refuge...... 1007.6 PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ...... Chapter 32 Special amusement buildings...... 411.7 END-JOINTED LUMBER ...... 2303.1.1 EXPLOSIVES ...... Table 414.5.1, Table 415.3.1, ENERGY EFFICIENCY ...... Chapter 13 Table 415.3.2, Table 415.9 ENGINEER (see REGISTERED EXTERIOR WALLS DESIGN PROFESSIONAL) (see WALLS, EXTERIOR) ...... 704, Chapter 14 EQUIVALENT OPENING FACTOR...... Figure 704.7 ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS...... 3005 F Floor opening protection...... 707.2 FACTORY OCCUPANCY (GROUP F)...... 306 Illumination ...... 2702.2.4 Increase dead end distance ...... 1016.3 Prohibited as means of egress...... 1003.7 Low hazard occupancy...... 306.3 EXCAVATION, GRADING AND FILL ...... 1803 Moderate hazard occupancy ...... 306.2 EXISTING BUILDING Smoke and heat vents ...... 910.2 Accessibility...... 1103.2.2, 3408 Travel distance increase ...... 1015.1 Additions, alterations, or repairs ...... 3403 FARM BUILDINGS ...... Appendix C Change of occupancy ...... 3406 FASTENING, WOOD CONSTRUCTION ...... 2304.9 Escalator ...... 3409.7.4 FEES, PERMIT ...... 108 resistant ...... Appendix G Application ...... 105.1 Historic ...... 3407

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Plan review...... 106.3 FIRE RESISTANCE Refunds ...... 108.6 Calculated ...... 721 Related fees ...... 108.5 Conditions of restraint ...... 703.2.3 Work commencing before issuance ...... 108.4 Ducts and air transfer openings...... 716 FENCES ...... 312.1 Joint systems...... 713 FIBERBOARD ...... 2303.1.5 Prescriptive ...... 720 FILL MATERIAL ...... 1803.5 Ratings ...... Chapter 6, 703, 704.5, 706 FINGER-JOINTED LUMBER Tests ...... 703 (see End-Jointed Lumber) Thermal and sound insulating materials . . . 719.1 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS FIRE RESISTANCE, CALCULATED...... 721 Aerosol storage ...... 907.2.16 Clay brick and tile masonry ...... 721.4 Assembly...... 907.2.1 Concrete assemblies ...... 721.2 Audible alarm ...... 907.9.2 Concrete masonry ...... 721.3 Battery ...... 907.2.23 Steel assemblies ...... 721.5 Construction documents ...... 907.1.1 Wood assemblies ...... 721.6 Covered mall ...... 907.2.20 FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED WOOD High-rise ...... 907.2.12 Awnings ...... 3105.2 Lumber storage ...... 907.2.17 Balconies ...... 1406.3 Occupancy requirements . . . . . 907.2.1, 907.2.10 Canopies ...... 3105.2 Special amusement buildings ...... 907.2.11 Concealed spaces ...... 717.5 Underground buildings ...... 907.2.18, 907.2.19, Fastening...... 2304.9.5 907.2.20 Fire wall vertical continuity ...... 705.6 Visible alarm ...... 907.9.1 Partitions ...... 603.1 FIRE ALARM BOX, MANUAL ...... 907.3 Platforms ...... 410.4 FIRE BARRIERS ...... 706 Roof construction ...... Table 601, 705.6, 1505, FIRE COMMAND STATION ...... 403.7, 403.8, 911 Shakes and shingles ...... 1505.6 FIRE DAMPERS...... 716.2 - 716.5 Veneer ...... 1405.4 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ...... 402.15 FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE ...... Table 602, 702 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC Exterior walls ...... 1406.2.1.1 Airport traffic control towers ...... 412.1.4 FIRE SHUTTER (see OPENING High-rise buildings ...... 403.5 PROTECTIVES) ...... 715.1 Institutional occupancy. . . 407.2.1, 407.2.3, 407.6 FIRE WALLS ...... 705 Special amusement buildings...... 411.3 Combustible framing...... 705.7 FIRE DISTRICT...... Appendix D Exterior intersecting walls ...... 705.5.1 FIRE DOOR Fire-resistance rating ...... 705.4 (see OPENING PROTECTIVES). . . . . 714, 1019.1.1 Materials...... 705.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, PORTABLE ...... 906 Openings, protected ...... 705.8 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, Structural stability...... 705.2 NON-WATER BASED ...... 904 FIRE WINDOWS (see OPENING PROTECTIVES) FIRE PARTITION...... 602.4.6, 708, 716.5.4 FIREBLOCKING...... 717.2 FIRE PROTECTION Chimneys ...... 717.2.5, 2111.13, 2113.20 Alarm, audible ...... 907.9.2 Wood construction. . . . 717.2.1, 717.2.7, 1406.2.4 Alarm, emergency systems...... 908 Wood stairs ...... 717.2.4 Alarms, visible ...... 907.9.1 , FACTORY-BUILT ...... 2111.14.1 Explosion control ...... 414.5.1, 911 FIREPLACES, MASONRY Fire extinguishers, portable ...... 906 Combustibles...... 2111.11, 2111.12 Glazing, rated ...... 715.2 General provisions ...... 2111 Smoke and heat vents ...... 415.6, 910 extension ...... 2111.9, 2111.10 Smoke control systems ...... 909 Steel units...... 2111.6 Sprinkler systems ...... 903 FIREWORKS ...... 307.3 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ...... 901.2

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FLAMESPREAD ...... 802, Table 803.5 Stages and platform scenery ...... 410.3.7 FLAMMABLE FINISHES...... 416 Surface burning characteristics ...... 2603.3 Fire protection ...... 416.4 Thermal barrier requirements. . . 2303.4, 2603.5.2 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. 415.7.2 Thickness ...... 402.14.5.2 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS ...... 307.5, 415.1 Trim...... 805.3, 2604 FLASHING...... 1503.2, 1507.3.9, 1507.5.6, Walk-in coolers...... 2603.4.1.3 1507.7.6, 1507.8.7, 1507.9.8, 1510.6 FOOD COURT ...... 402.2 Roof ...... 1503.2 Occupant load ...... 402.4.1.4 Wall, veneer ...... 1405.3, 1405.11.7 FOOTBOARDS ...... 1024.1.1 FLOOD-RESISTANT FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS . . . 1805, 1910.4.3.2 CONSTRUCTION ...... 1403.6, 1612, Appendix G FORMWORK, CONCRETE ...... 1906 FLOOR/CEILING (see FLOOR CONSTRUCTION) FOUNDATION FLOOR CONSTRUCTION Basement floor and wall loads ...... 1610 (see FLOOR CONSTRUCTION, WOOD) Footing design ...... 1801.2, 1805.4.1 Draftstopping ...... 717.3 Pier...... 1808.2 Fire resistance ...... 706.3, 711 Pile (see PILE FOUNDATIONS)...... 1808.2 Live loads ...... 1607.2, 1610 Required for wood buildings ...... 2308.6 Materials ...... Chapter 6 Rodent proofing...... Appendix F Penetration of fire-resistant assemblies ...... 711.5, 712 Seismic provisions ...... 1808.2.23, 1910.4.3.1 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION, WOOD Soils investigation (see SOILS) ...... 1802.2.1, 1802.4 Beams and girders ...... 2304.11.2.4, 2308.7 Special inspections...... 1704.4, 1704.8, 1704.9 Bridging/blocking ...... 2308.8.5, 2308.10.6 Waterproofing and dampproofing ...... 1807 Diaphragms ...... 2305.2 FOYERS Fastening schedule ...... 2304.9.1 Assembly occupancy ...... 1024.4 Framing ...... 602.4.2, 2304.4 Covered mall ...... 402.1 Glass ...... 2409 FRATERNITIES, classification...... 310 ...... 2308.8 FURNACE ROOMS ...... 1014.3 Sheathing ...... 2304.7 FLOOR COVERING ...... 804.1, 804.2 FLOOR FINISH, INTERIOR...... 804 G FLOOR LEVEL AT DOORS ...... 1008.1.4 GALLERIES FLOOR LOADS Assembly occupancy egress, means of . 1014.6.1, Certificate of occupancy...... 110.1 1024.5 Combination ...... 1605 Stages ...... 410.3.2, 1014.6 Live ...... 1607 GARAGE, AUTOMOBILE PARKING ...... 406.2 Posting...... 1603.1.1 Accessible provisions ...... 1105.1.1, 1109 Soil pressures ...... 1610 Barriers, vehicle...... 406.2.4, 1607.7.3 FLOOR OPENING PROTECTION Beneath other occupancies...... 406.2.7, 508 (see VERTICAL OPENING PROTECTION) Construction type . . 406.3.3, Table 503, Table 601 FOAM PLASTICS ...... 402.14.5 Enclosed...... 406.4 Attics...... 718.3.1, 2603.4.1.6 Guards...... 406.2.3 Cold storage ...... 2603.4.1.2 Occupancy separation ...... 302.3, 508 Concealed ...... 603 Occupancy separation private garage. . . . 302.3.2 Crawl space ...... 2603.4.1.6 Occupant load ...... Table 1004.1.2 Density mall signs ...... 402.14.5.1 Open...... 406.3 Doors ...... 2603.4.1.7 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.9 Exterior walls of multistory buildings . . . . . 2603.5 Underground ...... 405 Interior finish...... 801.2.2, 2603.8, 2604 GARAGE, REPAIR ...... 406.6 Label/identification ...... 2603.2 Flammable gas detection Roofing...... 2603.4.1.5 system ...... 406.6.6.3, 908.5 Siding backer board ...... 2603.4.1.10 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.8.1

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GARAGES, TRUCK AND BUS Occupant load ...... 1004 Live load ...... 1607.6 GREENHOUSES Sprinklers ...... 903.2.9.1 Area ...... Table 503 GARAGES AND , Classification of ...... 312.1 PRIVATE ...... 302.3.3, 406.1 Deflections ...... Table 1604.3 Area limitations ...... 406.1.2 Membranes ...... 3102.1 ...... 1008.2 Plastic...... 2606.11 GIFT SHOPS ...... 304, 407.2.4 Roof live load ...... 1607.11.2.1 GIRDERS Sloped glazing...... 2405 Fire resistance ...... Table 601 GRINDING ROOMS ...... 415.7.1.2 Materials ...... Chapter 6 GROSS LEASABLE AREA Wood construction...... 2304.11.2.4, 2308.7 (see COVERED MALL BUILDINGS) ...... 402 GLASS GROUT ...... 712.3.1, 712.4.1, 2103.10 Dead loads ...... 2404 GUARDRAILS, VEHICULAR ...... 406.2.3, 1607.7.3 Fire doors ...... 715.3.5 GUARDS ...... 1012 Fire resistant walls...... 715.7.2 Equipment platform ...... 505.5.3 Fire windows ...... 714.4.7, 715.4.8 Glass ...... 2406.3, 2407 and sidewalks...... 2409 Grandstands, reviewing stands, Handrails and guards ...... 2407 and bleachers ...... 1024.1.1 Identification ...... 2403.1 Loads ...... 1607.7 Impact loads ...... 2406.1, 2408.2 Mechanical equipment ...... 1012.5 Jalousies ...... 2403.5 Opening limitations...... 1012.3 Label/identification. . 715.3.5.1, 715.3.6.3, 715.4.9 Parking garage ...... 406.2.3 Louvered windows ...... 2403.3 Plastic...... 2606.5 Non wired ...... 715.4.4 Ramps ...... 1010.10 Railings ...... 2407 Residential ...... 1012.2 Replacement ...... 2401.2, 3405 Screen ...... 1012.4 Safety ...... 715.3.6.4, 2406 Structural design ...... 1607.7 Skylights ...... 2405 System, defined ...... 1002.1 Sloped ...... 2405 GUTTERS ...... 1503.4.1 Snow loads ...... 2404 GYMNASIUMS Supports...... 2403.2 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 Testing...... 1714.5, 2406.1, 2408.2.1 Occupant load ...... 1004 Veneer ...... 1405.11 Special occupancy Vertical ...... 2404.1 separation...... Table 303.3.2 Wind loads...... 2404 GYPSUM ...... Chapter 25 Wired...... 715.4.3 Aggregate, exposed ...... 2513 GLASS BLOCK...... 2110 Board...... Chapter 25 Atrium enclosure ...... 404.5 Concrete, reinforced ...... 1915 Fire resistance...... 2110.1.1 Construction ...... 2508 Hazardous locations ...... 2406, 2406.3.1 Diaphragms ...... 2305.2 Material requirements...... 2103.5 Draftstopping ...... 717.3.1 GRADE (PLANE) ...... 502 Exterior soffit...... Table 2506.2 GRADE, LUMBER Fastening ...... 2211.4.3, 2306.4.5.1.4, (see LUMBER) ...... 2302.1 Table 2306.4.5, 2508.1 GRAIN ELEVATORS ...... 415.7.1.5 Fire resistance ...... 721.2.1.4, 721.6.2 GRANDSTANDS, REVIEWING STANDS Fire-resistant joint treatment...... 2508.4 and BLEACHERS ...... 1024.1.1 Inspection ...... 2503 Accessibility ...... 1108.2 Lath ...... 2507, 2510 Definition ...... 1002 Lathing and furring for cement plaster. . 718, 2510 Exit signs...... 1011 Lathing and plastering...... 2507 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 Materials ...... 2506

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Plaster, interior ...... 2511 HEALTH CARE Plaster, exterior ...... 2512 Clinics ...... 304 Shear wall construction ...... 2211, 2306.4, Hospitals ...... 308 2308.9.3, 2505 HEALTH-HAZARD MATERIALS ...... 307.2 Sheathing ...... 2304.6.1, 2211 HEAT VENTS ...... 415.6, 910 Showers and water ...... 2509 HEATING (see MECHANICAL) Stucco ...... 2510 Aircraft hangars ...... 412.2.4 Veneer base ...... 2507.2 Parking garages ...... 406.2.8 Veneer plaster ...... 2507.2 Repair garages ...... 406.6.5 Vertical and horizontal assemblies ...... 2504 HEIGHT, BUILDING...... Chapter 5 Wallboard ...... Table 2506.2 Limitations ...... 503 Water-resistant backing board . . 2506.2, 2509.1.2 Mixed construction types ...... 503.1 Modifications ...... 504 H Roof structures...... 504.3 HANDRAILS ...... 1009.11, 1607.7 HEIGHT, STORY...... 502.1 Assembly aisles ...... 1024.9 HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE ...... 413, 907.2.14, 910.2.3 Alternating tread devices ...... 1009.10 HIGH-HAZARD OCCUPANCY ...... 307, 415 Glass ...... 2407 (GROUP H) Grandstands, reviewing stands, bleachers ...... 1024.1.1 Classification ...... 307 Graspability ...... 1009.11.3 Combustible liquids ...... 415.7.2 Guards...... 1012 Control areas ...... 414.2 Loads ...... 1607.7 Conveyors ...... 415.7.1.3 Plastic...... 2606.5 Corrosives...... Table 414.2.4, 414.3 Projection ...... 1009.11.5 Cryogenic fluids . . Table 414.5.1, Table 415.9.2.1.1 Ramps ...... 1010.8 Dispensing, use and handling ...... 414.7.2 Stairs ...... 1009.11 Dry cleaning (see DRY CLEANING) Egress, special provisions...... 415.7.4 Walkway, site work ...... 3306,2 Emergency alarm systems...... 908.1 HARDBOARD ...... 1404.3.2, 2303.1.6 Exceptions ...... 307.9 HARDWOOD Exempt ...... 307.9 Fastening ...... 2304.9 Explosives ...... Table 414.5.1, Table 415.3.1 Quality ...... 2301.4.7 Factory industrial F-1 moderate Thermal barriers...... 2603.4 hazard occupancy...... 306.2 Veneer ...... 1404.3.2 Factory industrial F-2 low hazard HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ...... 414 occupancy...... 306.3 Control areas...... 414.2, 415.9.4.6 Fire alarm, manual ...... 901.7.3 Explosion control ...... 414.5.1, Table 414.5.1, Flammable liquids ...... 415.7.2 415.7.1.4, 415.9.5.4 Flammable solids Special provisions ...... 415.4, 415.5 Grinding rooms...... 415.7.1.2 Sprinklers . . . . . Table 414.2.4, 415.5.2, 415.7.2.4 Group H-1...... 307.3 Ventilation ...... Table 414.2.4, 414.3, 415.7.2.8, Group H-2...... 307.4 415.9.2.6, 415.9.4.3, 415.9.5.7, 415.9.6.3 Group H-3 ...... 307.5, 415.8 Weather protection ...... 414.6.1 Group H-4 ...... 307.6. 415.8 HEAD JOINT, MASONRY Group H-5 ...... 307.7, 415.9 Bonding pattern...... 2109.6.5 Health-hazard materials. . . . 415.2, Table 414.2.4, Thickness ...... 2104.1.2.1 415.4, 415.9.6.2, Table 415.9 HEADER, MASONRY, (BONDER) Height ...... 415.4, 415.5 DEFINITION ...... 2102 Interior finishes ...... 416.2.1, 416.3.1 HEADROOM Irritants ...... Table 414.2.4, Table 415.9 Means of egress...... 1009.2, 1010.5.2 Liquid, highly toxic and toxic...... 415.8.3, 908.3 Stairs ...... 1009.2

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Location on property ...... 415.3 INDUSTRIAL (FACTORY-INDUSTRIAL Multiple hazards ...... 307.8 OCCUPANCY) Organic peroxides...... Table 415.3.2, INSPECTIONS...... 109 Oxidizers, liquid Approval required ...... 109.6, 1704.1 and solid ...... 414.5.4, 415.5.1, 415.6 Atrium buildings ...... 909.3 Permit drawings and specifications Concrete slab ...... 109.3.2 Pyrophoric materials ...... 415.4.1, 415.5.1 EIFS ...... 1704.12 Sensitizers ...... Table 415.9 Energy efficiency ...... 109.3.7 Separation from other Fees ...... 108 occupancies ...... Table 415.3.1, 415.7.3.4.1 Final...... 109.3.10 Solids, highly toxic and toxic...... 415.8.3, Fire-resistant materials...... 1707.11 Table 415.9, 908.3 Fire resistant penetrations...... 109.3.6 Special provisions H-2, H-3...... 415.4, 415.5 Footing or foundation...... 109.3.1 Sprinklers ...... 415.5.2, 415.7.2.4 Frame ...... 109.3.4 415.9.6.3, 415.9.9, 415.9.10.1, 415.9.11, 704.8.1, 903.2.4 General...... 109.1 Standby power systems . . . . 2702.2.9 - 2702.2.12 Lath or gypsum board ...... 109.3.5, 2503 Storage and dispensing . . . . . 414.1, 414.5, 414.6 Liability ...... 104.8 Tank protection ...... 415.7.2.2, 415.7.2.3 Pier...... 1704.9 Unstable materials ...... Table 414.2.4, Pile ...... 1704.8, 1808.2 Table 414.5.1, Table 415.3.2, Preliminary ...... 109.2 415.5.1, 415.6, 415.9 Reinforcing steel...... 1704.4 Water-reactive materials ...... Table 414.5.1.2, Required...... 109.3 Table 415.3.2, 415.5, 415.5.1, 415.5.2, Right of entry ...... 104.6 415.6, Table 415.9.5, 415.9 Seismic ...... 1707 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS ...... 403 Special ...... 109.3.9, 1704.13 Automatic fire detection ...... 403.5, 907.2.12 Sprinklers ...... 904.4 Automatic sprinkler system ...... 403.2 Steel, structural ...... 1704.3, 1704.11.3.2 Elevators...... 403.9 Steel framing, cold-formed ...... 1704.3 Fire command station...... 403.8 Third party ...... 109.4 Fire department communication...... 403.7 Wall panels and veneers ...... 1704.10 Seismic ...... 1614 Welding ...... 1704.3, 2204.1 Smokeproof enclosure ...... 1019.1.5 Wood, structural ...... 1704.6 Sprinklers ...... 403.3, 903.3.1.1 INSTITUTIONAL I-1 ...... 308.2 Stairway door operation ...... 403.12 Emergency egress ...... 1025 Standby power, light and emergency Fire alarm ...... 907.2.6.1 systems...... 403.10, 2702.2.14 Visible alarms...... 907.9.1.3 Voice alarm...... 403.6, 907.2.12 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.5, 903.3.2 Zones ...... 907.8.2 INSTITUTIONAL I-2 HORIZONTAL EXIT...... 1021 Accessibility...... 1107.5.2 Doors ...... 1021.3 Combustible decorations ...... 805.1 Fire resistance ...... 1021.2 Corridor width...... 1016.2 Institutional I-3 occupancy...... 408.2, 1021.1 Exterior exit stair...... 1022.2 Institutional I-2 occupancy ...... 1021.1 Fire alarm and detection ...... 907.2.6 HORIZONTAL FIRE SEPARATION...... 704 Special requirements...... 407 Combustible projections ...... 704.2 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.5, 903.3.2 HOSE CONNECTIONS (see STANDPIPES) Suites ...... 1013.2 HURRICANE SHUTTERS ...... 1609.1.4 Openings in smoke barriers ...... 909.5.2, 709.5 INSTITUTIONAL I-3 ...... 308.4 I Exit sign exemption ...... 1011.1 INCINERATOR ROOMS...... 1014.3 Openings in smoke barriers ...... 909.5.2

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Special requirements...... 408 L INSTITUTIONAL I-4 ...... 308.5 LABORATORIES Corridor rating ...... 1016.1 Classification of ...... 302 Fire alarm ...... 907.2.6 Hazardous materials ...... 414 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.5 Incidental use...... Table 302.1.1 INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCY (GROUP I) ...... 308 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 Child care ...... 308.3.1 LADDERS, FIRE ESCAPE ...... 3404 Group I-1 ...... 308.2 LAMINATED TIMBER, STRUCTURAL Group I-2 ...... 308.3, 407 GLUED ...... 602.4, 2301.3 Group I-3 ...... 308.4, 408 LANDINGS Group I-4 day care facilities ...... 308.5 Doors...... 1008.1.5 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 903.2.5 Ramp ...... 1010.6 INSULATION Stair...... 1009.4, 3403.4 Concealed ...... 719.2 LATH, METAL OR WIRE ...... Chapter 25 Duct insulation ...... 719.1 LAUNDRIES...... 304, Table 302.1.1 Exposed ...... 719.3 LAUNDRY CHUTE ...... 707.13, 903.2.12.2 Foam plastic (see FOAM PLASTIC LEGAL (see LIABILITY) INSULATION) ...... 719.1 Federal and state authority...... 102.2 Penetrations ...... 712.3.4 Liability ...... 104.8 Roof ...... 719.5 Notice of violation ...... 113.2, 115.3 Thermal ...... 719 Registered design professional . . . 106.1, 106.3.4 Wall insulation ...... 2303.1.5.2 Right of entry ...... 104.6 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT Unsafe buildings or systems ...... 115 Lighting ...... 1205 Violation penalties ...... 113.4 Rodent proofing...... Appendix F LIBRARIES Sound transmission...... 1207 Other than school, classification...... 303.1 Space dimensions ...... 1208 School, classification ...... 305.1 Temperature control ...... 1204 LIGHT, REQUIRED...... 1205.1 Ventilation...... 1203.5 LIGHTING, EMERGENCY Yards or courts ...... 1206.2, 1206.3 (see EMERGENCY LIGHTING) INTERIOR FINISHES ...... Chapter 8 LIGHTS, PLASTIC CEILING DIFFUSERS. . . . . 2606.7 Acoustical ceiling systems ...... 803.9 LINTEL Application...... 803.4, 804.4 Adobe...... 2109.8.4.7 Atriums ...... 404.7 Fire resistance ...... 714.6 Decorative materials ...... 801.1.2, 805 Masonry ...... 2104.1.5 Floor finish...... 804 Masonry, wood support ...... 2304.12 Foam plastic insulation...... 2603.4 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS ...... 415.7.3 Foam plastic trim ...... 805.3 LIVE LOAD ...... 1607 Light-transmitting plastics ...... 2606 Deflections ...... Table 1604.3 Signs ...... 402.13, 2611 Load Combinations ...... 1605 Wall and ceiling finishes ...... 803 LOADS INTERPRETATION, CODE...... 104.1 Dead ...... 1606 Flood ...... 1612 J Impact...... 1607.8 JOINTS, FIRE-RESISTANT SYSTEMS...... 713 Live...... 1603.3, 1607 Pile foundation...... 1808, 1811 K Rain...... 1611 Seismic...... 1603.1.5, 1613 - 1623 KIOSKS ...... 402.10 Snow ...... 1608

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Soil lateral ...... 1610 Lateral stability ...... 2109.2 Structural ...... Chapter 16 Lateral support ...... 2106.2, 2109.4 Structural, combinations ...... 1605 Materials ...... 2103 Wind ...... 1603.1.4, 1609 Parapet walls ...... 2109.5.5 LOBBIES Penetrations ...... 712, 712.3.1 Assembly occupancy ...... `1024.4 Quality assurance ...... 2105 Elevator ...... 707.14.1 Rodent-proofing ...... Appendix F LOCKS AND LATCHES ...... 1008.1.8.3 Roof anchorage...... 1604.8.1, Delayed egress locks ...... 1008.1.8.6 2106.2, 2109.7.3 Institutional I-3 occupancy ...... 408.4 Rubble stone ...... 2102 LUMBER Running bond ...... 2109.6.5 General provisions...... Chapter 23 Seismic provisions...... 2106 Quality ...... 2302 Shear walls ...... 2106.1.1 Solid ...... 2104.1.2.3, 2109.6.2.1 M Stack bond ...... 2109.6.5.2 Stone...... 2103.3, 2109.8 MAINTENANCE Support (see MASONRY, LATERAL Accessibility...... 1103.2.9 SUPPORT) ...... 2304.12 MALL (see COVERED MALL BUILDINGS) Surface bonding ...... 2103.8 MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX...... 907.3 Test procedures ...... 1711, 2105.2.2.2 MANUFACTURED Thickness ...... 2109.5 Flood resistant ...... G501 Tie, wall ...... 2104.1.3, 2109.6.3 MARQUEES ...... 3106, H113 Veneer ...... 2101.2.6, 2308.11.2 MASONRY Wall, composite ...... 2102.1 Adhered veneer ...... 1405.9 Wall, hollow ...... 2102.1 Adobe...... 2109.8.1 - 2109.8.3 Wall, intersecting ...... 2109.7.2 Anchorage ...... 1604.8.2, 2106.2, 2109.7 Wall anchorage...... 1604.8.2, 2109.7 Anchored veneer ...... 1405.5 Waterproofing ...... 1807 Ashlar stone ...... 2102 Weepholes ...... 2104.1.8 Bond...... 2109.6 Wetting brick...... 2104.5 Cavity wall ...... 2109.4.2 Wythe defined ...... 2102.1 Chimneys ...... 2111 MATERIALS Cold weather construction ...... 2104.3 Alternates ...... 104.11 Compressive stress requirements ...... 2109.3 Aluminum...... Chapter 20 Construction ...... 2104, 2109.8.4 Concrete ...... Chapter 19 Construction documents...... 2101.3 Glass ...... Chapter 24 Corbelled ...... 2104.2 Gypsum ...... Chapter 25 Dampproofing ...... 1807 Masonry...... Chapter 21 Design, methods ...... 2101.2, 2106 - 2109 Noncombustible ...... 703.4 Fire resistance, calculated...... 721.3.2, 721.3.4 Plastic ...... Chapter 26 Fireplaces ...... 2101.3.1, 2111 Steel ...... Chapter 22 Floor anchorage ...... 1604.8.2, 2109.7.3 Testing (see TESTING) ...... 1715 Foundation walls...... 1805.5 Wood ...... Chapter 23 Foundations adobe...... 2109.8.4.3 MEANS OF EGRESS ...... Chapter 10 Glass unit ...... 2101.2.5, 2103.5, 2110 Accessible ...... 1007.1, 2702.2.5 Grouted ...... 2102 Aisles ...... 1013.4 Headers (BONDERS) ...... 2109.6.2 Assembly ...... 1024.2, Table 1024.6.2 Hollow units ...... 2104.1.2.2 Capacity ...... 1005.2 Hot weather construction ...... 2104.4 Ceiling height ...... 1003.2 Inspection...... 1704.5 Corridors ...... 1016 Joint reinforcement ...... 2103.11.2, Covered mall buildings ...... 402.4 2108.9.2.2, 2109.7.2.3

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Doors ...... 1008.1 MEMBRANE STRUCTURES ...... 2702.2.8, 3102 Educational occupancy ...... 308.5.2 MENTAL HOSPITALS, CLASSIFICATION . . . . . 308.3 Elevation change ...... 1003.5 MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY (GROUP M) Elevators, escalators and Area...... 505, 506, 507 moving walks ...... 1003.2.7 Classification ...... 309 Emergency escape and rescue...... 1025 Height ...... 504 Emergency lighting values ...... 3410.6.15 Interior finishes ...... Table 803.5 Enclosures under stairways...... 1019.1.2 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 903.2.6 Exit access ...... 1013 METAL Exit components...... 1018.4 Aluminum...... Chapter 20 Exit discharge ...... 1023 Roof coverings ...... 1504.3.2, 1507.5 Exit doors ...... 1017.2 Veneer ...... 1404.5 Exit passageway...... 1020.1 MEZZANINES ...... 505 Exit signs...... 1011 Accessibility ...... 1108.2.4.1 Floor surface ...... 1003.4 Egress ...... 505.3, 1004.6 Gates ...... 1008.2 Height modifications for ...... 505.1 Grandstands...... 1024.5 Stairs...... 707.2(9), 1009.10 Guards ...... 1021.1 MIRRORS...... 1008.1, 2406.3.1(7) Helistops ...... 1018.1.2 MIXED OCCUPANCY (see OCCUPANCY, MIXED Illumination ...... 1006.1 AND OCCUPANCY SEPARATION) Minimum width ...... 1005.2 MOISTURE PROTECTION...... 1403.2, 1503 Occupant load ...... 1004.1 2303.2.3, 2304.11 Path of egress travel, common...... 1013.3 MONASTERIES, CLASSIFICATION ...... 310.1 Protruding objects ...... 1003.3 MORTAR Ramps ...... 1010.1 Ceramic tile ...... 2103.4 Residential aircraft hangars...... 412.3.3 Compressive stresses, masonry . . Table 2103.7(2) Seating at tables...... 1013.4 Dampproofing ...... 1807 Stage ...... 1014.6 Fire resistance...... 712.3.1, 712.4.1 Stairways...... 1009 Glass block...... 2110.6 Temporary structures ...... 3103.4 Material...... 2103.7 Travel distance...... 1015.1, 1024.7 Placing...... 2104.1.2 Values ...... 3410.6.11 Rodentproofing ...... Appendix F Vertical exit enclosures...... 1019.1 Surface-bonding ...... 2103.8 Width...... 1005.1, Table 1005.1, MOTELS, CLASSIFICATION ...... 310.1 1024.6, 1024.8 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS ...... 409 MECHANICAL (see AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING Construction ...... 409.2 AND REFRIGERATION, AND VENTILATION) Exhaust air ...... 409.3.1.2 Air transfer openings ...... 704.14, 705.11, Lighting control...... 409.4 706.10, 716.4 Projection room ...... 409.3.1 Chimneys (see CHIMNEYS) ...... 2113 Supply air ...... 409.3.1.1 Code ...... Chapter 28 Ventilation...... 409.3 Equipment on roof ...... 1509, 1510.2 MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED Factory-built ...... 2111.14.1 USE GROUPS ...... 304, 311, 406 Fireplaces (see FIREPLACES) ...... 2111.1 MOVING, BUILDINGS ...... D103.3 Permit required...... 105.1 MOVING WALKS, MEANS Room separation ...... 302.1.1 OF EGRESS...... 1003.7, 3005.2 Seismic attachment ...... 1621.3.12.2 Seismic inspection and testing ...... 1707.7 N Smoke control systems ...... 909 NAILING REQUIREMENTS ...... 2304.9 Systems...... Chapter 28 NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIAL . . . 703.4 MEMBRANE ROOF COVERINGS ...... 1507.11, NURSING HOMES, CLASSIFICATION ...... 308.3 1507.12, 1507.13

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O PARAPET, EXTERIOR WALL ...... 704.11, 2109.5.5 OCCUPANCY Construction ...... 704.11.1 Accessory...... 302.2 Fire wall ...... 704.11, 705.6 Atriums ...... 404.2 Height ...... 704.11.1 Certificates (see CERTIFICATES OF Seismic loads ...... 1621.2 OCCUPANCY) PARKING, ACCESSIBLE ...... 1106 Change ...... 3405 PARKING GARAGES (see GARAGES, Floor loads ...... Table 1607.1 AUTOMOBILE PARKING) ...... 406.2 Special...... Chapter 4 Barriers, vehicle...... 406.2.4 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION Classification ...... 406.2.1 Covered mall buildings ...... 402 Guards...... 406.2.3 HPM ...... 415.9 Height, clear ...... 406.2.2 Mixed ...... 302.3 Mixed separation ...... 406.2.7 Mixed occupancy values ...... 3410.6.16 PARKING GARAGES, OPEN...... 406.3 Special...... Chapter 4 Area and height...... 406.3.5 OCCUPANCY SEPARATION Construction type ...... 406.3.3 Covered mall building ...... 402.7.3.1 Stairs and exits ...... 406.3.8 Incidental use areas ...... 302.1.1, 706.3.4 Standpipes ...... 406.3.9 Parking garages ...... Table 302.3.3(c), PARKING GARAGES, ENCLOSED...... 406.4 406.1.2, 406.2.7 Heights and areas ...... 406.4.1 Repair garages ...... 406.6.2 Ventilation ...... 406.4.2 Required fire resistance...... Table 302.3.3 PARTICLEBOARD Residential aircraft hangars...... 412.3.2 Draftstopping ...... 717.3.1 OCCUPANT LOAD Fastening ...... 2304.9 Certificate of occupancy ...... 110 Moisture protection ...... 1403.2, 1405.1 Covered mall building ...... 402.4.1 Quality ...... 2303.1.9 Determination of...... 1004.1 Seismic ...... 2305 Increased ...... 1004.2 Shear walls ...... 2306.4.3 Signs ...... 1004.3 Veneer ...... 1405.4 OFFICE BUILDINGS, CLASSIFICATION OF . . . . . 304 Wall bracing...... 2308.9.3 OPENING PROTECTION, PARTITIONS EXTERIOR WALLS...... 704.1 Materials...... 602.4.6, 603.1 OPENING PROTECTION, FLOORS Occupancy, specific ...... 708.1 (see VERTICAL OPENING PROTECTION) Seismic bracing ...... 1621.2.6.1 OPENING PROTECTION, INTERIOR WALLS Structural ...... 1607.13 OPENING PROTECTIVES ...... 715 PARTITIONS, FIRE ...... 708 Automatic closing devices ...... 715.2.7, 909.5.2 Construction, general ...... 703 Fire door and shutter assemblies . . 715.7.3.8, 715.4 Continuity ...... 302.1.1.1, 708.4 Fire windows ...... 715.4.7, 715.4.8 Exterior walls ...... Table 602, 704.5, 708.5 Glass ...... 715.4 Fire resistance rating of walls . . . . 603.1(8), 708.3 Glass block (see GLASS BLOCK)...... 2110.1.1 Joint treatment gypsum ...... 2508.4 Interior walls ...... 708.6 Joints...... 713 Required fire resistance ...... 715.3 Opening protection ...... 715 Self-closing ...... 715.3.7 Rated glazing ...... 715.4 ORGANIC COATINGS...... 418 PASSAGEWAY, EXIT (see EXIT) ...... 1020.1 ORGANIC PEROXIDES ...... 307.4, 307.5 PASSENGER STATIONS, CLASSIFICATION OXIDIZERS, LIQUID AND SOLID ...... 307.2 OF COVERS ...... 303, 2606.10 PEDESTRIAN P Protection at construction site ...... 3306 Walkways and tunnels...... 3104 PANIC HARDWARE ...... 1008.1.9

2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® COMMENTARY INDEX-15 INDEX

PENALTIES ...... 113.4 PLASTIC ...... Chapter 26 PENETRATION-FIRESTOP SYSTEM Approval for use ...... 2606.2 Fire-rated walls ...... 712.3.2 Finish and trim, interior ...... 2604 Fire-rated horizontal assemblies ...... 712.4.1.2 Light-transmitting panels ...... 2607 PENETRATIONS ...... 712 Plastic, light-transmitting) Fire partitions ...... 708.7 Roofing ...... 2609 Fire-resistant assemblies ...... 712.3 Signs ...... 402.12, 2611, D102.2.10, H107, Nonfire-resistant assemblies ...... 712.4.3 Thermal barrier...... 2603.4 PERLITE ...... Table 720.1(1), Table 2507.2 Veneer ...... 1404.8, 2605, D102.2.11 PERMITS ...... 105 Walls, exterior...... 2603.5 Application for...... 104.2, 105.1, 105.3 PLASTIC, FOAM Drawings and specifications ...... 106.1.1 Insulation (see FOAM PLASTIC Expiration ...... 105.5 INSULATION)...... 2603 Fees ...... 108 Interior finish ...... 2604 Liability for issuing ...... 104.8 Malls ...... 402.14.5 Placement of permit ...... 105.7 PLASTIC, LIGHT-TRANSMITTING Plan review ...... 104.2, 106.3 Awnings and patio covers ...... 2606.10 Suspension or revocation...... 105.6 accessories ...... 2606.9 Time limitations ...... 105.3.2, 105.5 Exterior wall panels ...... 2607 PIER FOUNDATIONS ...... 1808, 1812 Glazing ...... 2608 PILE FOUNDATIONS ...... 1808 Greenhouses ...... 2606.11 Base piles, enlarged concrete ...... 1810.2 Light-diffusing systems...... 2606.7 Caisson ...... 1810.7 Roof panels ...... 2609 Composite ...... 1811 Signs, interior ...... 2611 Concrete, cast-in-place ...... 1810 Skylight ...... 2610 Concrete, precast ...... 1809.2 collectors...... 2606.12 Concrete-filled steel pipe and tube...... 1810.6 Structural requirements ...... 2606.5 Drilled or augered uncased ...... 1810.3 Unprotected openings ...... 2608.1, 2608.2 Driven ...... 1809, 1810.4 Veneer, exterior ...... 603.1(15), 2605 Pile load, allowable ...... 1808.2.8 Wall panels ...... 2607 Seismic design ...... 1808.2.23, PLATFORM ...... 410 1809.2.2.2.1 - 1809.2.3.2.2 Construction ...... 410.4 Steel, structural ...... 1809.3 Temporary ...... 410.4.1 Steel-cased ...... 1810.5 PLATFORM LIFTS, WHEELCHAIR ...... 1007.5, Timber ...... 1809.1 1109.7 PIPES PLENUM Embedded in concrete ...... 1906.3 Underground buildings ...... 907.2.18.1 Embedded in fire protection ...... 714.3 Insulation covering ...... 719.7 Facilities, minimum ...... 2902 Penetration protection . . . . . 711, 716.5, 1019.2.1 Fixtures ...... Table 2902.1 Under platform ...... 410.4 Residential aircraft hangars...... 412.3.5 PLAIN CONCRETE (see CONCRETE). . . . Chapter 19 PLYWOOD PLAN REVIEW ...... 106.3 Bracing ...... 2308.9.3 PLANT NURSERIES ...... 304 Decorative ...... 2303.3 PLASTER Design requirements ...... 2301 Fire resistance requirements...... 718 Diaphragm...... 2305.2, 2306.3 Gypsum...... 718.1, 718.2 Fastening ...... 2304.9 Inspection ...... 109.3.5 Fire retardant treated ...... 2303.2 Portland cement...... 718.5, Table 2507.2, Lateral loads, steel studs ...... 2211.3, 2311.7.4 Table 2511.1 Preservative-treated ...... 2303.1.8.1, 2304.11

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Quality ...... 2303 REINFORCED CONCRETE Roof sheathing ...... 2304.7, 2308.10.8 General...... 1901.2 Seismic shear panels ...... 2305.1.5, 2305.3, Inspections ...... 1704.4 2308.12.4 Seismic design ...... 1910 Standards...... 2306.1 REINFORCEMENT Subfloors ...... 804.4.1 Concrete ...... 1907 Veneer ...... 1405.4 Glass block...... 2110.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FIRE RESISTANCE ...... 720 Masonry ...... 2103.11 PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD REPAIRS, BUILDING Fastenings...... 2304.9.5 Minor ...... 105.2.2 Quality ...... 2303.1.8 Permit required...... 105.1 Required ...... 1403.6, 2304.11 RESIDENT HOUSING AREA, INSTITUTIONAL I-3 Shakes, roof covering ...... 1507.9.5, 1507.9.7 OCCUPANCY PROJECTION ROOMS Accessibility...... 1107.5.5 Motion picture ...... 409 Fire detection ...... 907.2.6.2 PROJECTIONS, COMBUSTIBLE . . . . 704.2.3, 1406.3 Occupant load ...... 1004.1.2 PROPERTY LINE, ASSUMED (see FIRE Subdivision...... 408.7 SEPARATION)...... 704.3 RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING PROPERTY LINE, COMMON (see FIRE FACILITIES ...... 308.1 SEPARATION) Accessibility...... 1107.5.1 PROSCENIUM Fire alarms ...... 907.2.6, 907.9.1.3 Opening protection ...... 410.3.5 Separations ...... Table 302.1.1, Table 302.3.2 Wall ...... 410.3.4 Smoke Alarms...... 907.2.10.1.3 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM Sprinklers ...... 903.2.5, 903.3.2 Covered mall building ...... 402.13, 2702.2.1.3 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY (GROUP R) ...... 310 Special amusement buildings...... 411.6 Accessibility ...... 1107.6 Underground buildings ...... 405.7 Area...... Chapter 5 PUBLIC PROPERTY ...... Chapter 32, Chapter 33 Doors...... 1008.1.1 PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY Draftstopping ...... 717.4.2 Encroachments ...... Chapter 32 Emergency escape...... 1025.1 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS . . . . 307.4, Table 307.7(1) Height ...... Chapter 5 Interior finishes ...... Table 803.5 R Parking under ...... 508 RAILING (see GUARDRAIL AND HANDRAIL) Partitions ...... 708.1 RAMPS ...... 1010.1 Smoke detectors ...... 907.2.10 Assembly occupancy ...... 1024.10 Sprinklers ...... 903.2.7 Construction ...... 1010.7 Visible alarms...... 907.9.1.3 Existing buildings...... 3409.7.5 RETAINING WALLS ...... 1806 Parking garage ...... 406.2.5 REVIEWING STANDS Slope ...... 1010.2, 3409.8.5 Live load ...... Table 1607.1 REFERENCED STANDARDS ...... Chapter 35 Occupant load ...... 1004.7 Applicability ...... 102.4 Temporary ...... 107 Fire resistance...... 703.2, 721.7 RISERS, STAIR (see STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION) List...... Chapter 35 Closed ...... 1009.3.2 Organizations ...... Chapter 35 General...... 1009.3 REFORMATORIES...... 308.4 Institutional I-3 occupancy ...... 1009.10 REFRIGERATION (see MECHANICAL) Open ...... 1009.3.2 System machinery room ...... 1014.4 RODENT-PROOFING ...... Appendix F REFUGE AREAS (see AREAS OF REFUGE) ROLL ROOFING...... 1507.6 REFUSE CHUTE ...... 707.13 ROOF ACCESS...... 1009.12.1

2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® COMMENTARY INDEX-17 INDEX

ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES Impact resistance ...... 1504.7 Cooling towers ...... 1509.4 Insulation...... 1508 Drainage...... 1503.4 Liquid applied coating...... 1507.15 Fire classification...... 1505 Membrane ...... 3102 Height modifications ...... 504.3 Metal panels...... 1507.4 Impact resistance ...... 1504.7 Metal shingles ...... 1507.5 Materials ...... 1506 Modified bitumen ...... 1507.11 Parapet walls ...... 1503.3 Plastics, light-transmitting panels ...... 2609 Penthouses...... 1509.2 Replacement/recovering ...... 1510.3 Snow drift ...... 1608.8 Reroofing...... 1510 Tanks ...... 1509.3 Roll ...... 1507.6 Towers, spires, and cupolas ...... 1509.5 Single-ply ...... 1507.12 Weather protection ...... 1503 Slate shingles...... 1507.7 Wind resistance...... 1504.1, 1609.7 Sprayed polyurethane foam ...... 1507.14 ROOF CONSTRUCTION Thermoplastic single-ply ...... 1507.13 Construction walkways...... 3306.7 Wind loads...... 1504.1, 1609.7 Coverings (see ROOF COVERINGS) . . . 1609.7.2 Wood shakes ...... 1507.9 ...... 1609.7.1 Wood shingles ...... 1508.8 Draftstopping ...... 717 ROOF DRAINAGE ...... 1503.4 Fire resistance ...... Table 601 ROOF PROTECTION FROM ADJACENT Fireblocking ...... 717.2 CONSTRUCTION ...... 3307.1 Live loads ...... 1607.11.2 ROOF REPLACEMENT/RECOVERING ...... 1510.3 Materials ...... Chapter 6 ROOF VENTS...... 1015.2 Penetration of fire resistant assemblies . . . . 711.5 ROOM DIMENSIONS ...... 1207 Projections ...... 1608.8 ROOMING ...... 310 Rain loads ...... 1611 Roof structures ...... 504.3, 1509, D102.2.9 S Signs, roof mounted ...... H110 SAFEGUARDS DURING Slope, minimum...... Chapter 15 CONSTRUCTION ...... Chapter 33 Snow load ...... 1603.1.3 Adjoining property protection ...... 3307 Wood (see ROOF CONSTRUCTION, WOOD) Construction ...... 3302 ROOF CONSTRUCTION, WOOD ...... 602.4.5 Demolition ...... 3303 Anchorage to masonry . . . . . 1604.8.2, 2109.7.3.3 Exits...... 3310 Attic access ...... 1209.2 Fire extinguishers ...... 3309 Ceiling joists ...... 2308.10.2 Protection of pedestrians...... 3306 Diaphragms ...... 2305.2, 2306.3.2 Sanitary facilities ...... 3305 Fastening schedule ...... 2304.9 Site work ...... 3304 Framing ...... 2304.10.3, 2308.10 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 3312 Plank-and-beam ...... 2306.1.2 Standpipes ...... 3311 Rafters ...... 2306.1 Temporary use of streets, alleys, and public Sheathing ...... 2304.7, 2308.10.8 property ...... 3308 Trussed rafters ...... 2308.10.7.1 SCHOOLS (see EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY) Ventilation, attic ...... 1203.2 SECURITY GRILLES ...... 1008.1.3.5 Wind uplift ...... 2308.10.1 SEISMIC ...... 1613 - 1623 ROOF COVERINGS ...... 1507 Concrete ...... 1910 Asphalt shingles ...... 1507.2 Loads ...... 1614 - 1622 Built up ...... 1507.10 Masonry ...... 2106 Clay tile...... 1507.3 Piers or piles ...... 1808.2.23 Concrete tile ...... 1507.3 Quality assurance ...... 1705 Fire resistance...... 1505 Steel ...... 2205 Flashing ...... 1503.2, 1507.3.9, 1507.5.6 Soils investigation ...... 1802.2.6, 1802.2.7

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Structural observations ...... 1707, 1709 Parking spaces...... 1109.1 Structural testing ...... 1708 Plastic ...... 2611 Ties, concrete footings ...... 1805.4.2.2 Portable ...... H114 Ties, pile foundation ...... 1808.2.23 Projecting ...... H112 Wood ...... 2305, 2308.11 - 2308.12 Roof ...... H110 SERVICE STATION ...... 406.5 Stair identification...... 1019.1.4, 1110.2 SHAFT (see SHAFT ENCLOSURE AND Standpipe control valve ...... 905.7.1 VERTICAL OPENING PROTECTION)...... 702 Wall...... H111 SHAFT ENCLOSURE (see VERTICAL SITE DRAWINGS ...... 106.2 OPENING PROTECTION) ...... 707 SITE WORK...... 3304 Construction ...... 707.11, 707.12 SKYLIGHTS Elevators...... 707.14 Light, required ...... 1205.1 Fire resistance rating ...... 707.4 Plastic ...... 2610 High-rise buildings...... 403.3.2 Protection from adjacent construction . . . . 3307.1 Materials...... 707.3 Rated assemblies...... 711.4 Penetrations ...... 707.8, 716.5.3 SLAB, COMPOSITE STEEL Refuse and laundry chutes ...... 707.12 DECK/CONCRETE ...... 2209.2 Required...... 707.2 SLAB ON GROUND, CONCRETE. . 1911, 2304.11.2.3 SHEATHING SLATE SHINGLES ...... 1507.7 Clearance from earth ...... 2304.11.2.2 SMOKE BARRIERS ...... 709, 716.5.4 Fastening ...... 2304.9 Construction ...... 709.4, 909.5 Fiberboard...... 2306.4.4 Doors...... 709.5, 715.3, 909.5.2 Floor ...... 2304.7, 2308.8.6 Duct penetration ...... 716.5.5 Gypsum...... 2306.4.5.1.6 Fire-resistance rating ...... 709.3 Moisture protection...... 2304.11.2.2 Materials...... 709.2 Particleboard ...... 2306.4.3 Openings ...... 709.5, 909.5.2 Roof ...... 2304.7 Penetrations ...... 709.6 Roof sheathing ...... 2308.10.8 Required ...... 407.4, 408.6 Wall ...... 2304.6.1, 2308.9.3 Transfer grilles ...... 716.5.5 Wood structural panels...... 2303.1.4, 2211.3 Walls...... 709.4 SHOPPING CENTERS ...... 309 SMOKE CONTROL ...... 909 SHOTCRETE...... 1914 Atrium buildings ...... 404.4 SHUTTERS, FIRE (see OPENING Covered mall building ...... 402.9 PROTECTIVES) ...... 715.3 High-rise ...... 1019.1.5 SIDEWALKS ...... 105.2(6) Stages ...... 410.3.7.2 SIGNS ...... 3107 Standby power systems ...... 2702.2.2 Accessibility...... 1007.7, 1110, Systems...... 909 E107, E109.2.2 Underground buildings ...... 405.5, 907.2.19 Animated devices ...... H108 Values ...... 3410.6.10.1 Area of refuge, accessible . . . . . 1007.6.5, 1110.1 SMOKE DAMPERS ...... 716.2 - 716.5 Covered mall building ...... 402.14 Smoke barriers ...... 716.5.4, 716.5.5 Doors ...... 1008.1.8, 1008.1.8.2 SMOKE DETECTORS Electrical ...... H106 Covered mall ...... 907.2.20 Elevators...... 1109.6 Elevator lobbies ...... 907.2.18.1 Exit ...... 1011.1, 2702.2.3 High-rise buildings ...... 403.5, 907.2.12 Floor loads ...... 1603.3 HPM ...... 415.9.9 Ground ...... H109 Institutional I-2 ...... 407.6 Height limitation ...... H109.1, H109.4, H112.4 Multiple-station ...... 907.2.10 Illumination ...... H106.1.1 Residential aircraft hangars...... 907.2.21 Marquee ...... H113 Residential occupancies...... 907.2.10.1 Occupant content, assembly ...... 1004.3 Single-station...... 907.2.10

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Smoke activated doors...... 715.3.7.3 Multistory buildings...... 903.2.10.3 Special amusement buildings...... 411.5 Spray finishing booth ...... 416.4 Underground buildings ...... 907.2.18 Supervision (see SPRINKLER SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS SUPERVISION) ...... 903.4 Underground buildings . . 405.5, 907.2.18, 909.2.1 Underground buildings ...... 405.3 SMOKE VENTS ...... 415.6, 910 SPRINKLERS, SUPERVISION...... 903.4 SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURES ...... 1019.1.5 Service ...... 901.6 Design ...... 909.20.3 Underground buildings ...... 405.3 SNOW LOAD...... 1608 STAGES AND PLATFORMS...... 410 Glass ...... 2404 Alternating tread stairway ...... 410.5.4 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS...... Chapter 18 Dressing rooms ...... 410.5 Classification ...... 1802.3 Egress ...... 410.5.4, 1014.6 Depth of footings ...... 1805.2 Fire barrier wall ...... 410.5.1 Excavation, grading and fill ...... 1803 Floor finish and floor covering ...... 804.3 Expansive...... 1802.3.2, 1805.8 Platform, temporary...... 410.4.1 Footings and foundations ...... 1805 Platform construction ...... 410.4 Footings on or adjacent to slopes ...... 1805.3 Proscenium curtain ...... 410.3.5 Foundation walls...... 1805.5 Proscenium wall ...... 410.3.4 Foundations, pile and pier ...... 1808 Roof vents ...... 410.3.7.1 Grading...... 1803.3 Scenery ...... 410.3.6 Investigation ...... 1802 Smoke control ...... 410.3.7.2 Investigation, pile and pier...... 1802.2.4 Special provisions Investigation, seismic ...... 1802.2.6,1802.2.7 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 410.6 Loadbearing values ...... 1804 Standpipes ...... 410.7 Soil boring and sampling ...... 1802.5 Ventilation ...... 410.3.7 Soil lateral load ...... 1610 STAIRWAY (see ALTERNATING TREAD, STAIRWAY, Testing, piles...... 1808.2.8.3 AND STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION, AND STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE) SOUND TRANSMISSION ...... 1207 Exterior exitway ...... 1022.1, 1023.1 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ...... Chapter 31 Identification ...... 1019.1.4 SPIRAL STAIRS...... 1009.9 Width, minimum ...... 1009.1 Stages ...... 410.5.4 STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION SPRAY-APPLIED FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS Aisle...... 1024.9.2 Inspection...... 1704.11 Alterations ...... 3403.4 Steel calculated fire resistance . 721.5.2.2 Alternating tread...... 1009.10 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, AUTOMATIC ...... 903 Circular ...... 1009.7 Exempt locations ...... 903.3.1.1 Elevators...... 3002.7 Substitute for fire rating ...... Table 601(4) Enclosure under ...... 1019.1.2 Values ...... 3410.6.17 Fireblocking ...... 716.2.4 SPRINKLERS, REQUIRED ...... 903 Handrails ...... 1009.11 Aircraft hangars ...... 412.2.6 Headroom...... 1009.2 Aircraft paint hangers ...... 412.4 Illumination ...... 1205.4 Atrium building ...... 404.3 Landings...... 1009.4 Basements ...... 903.2.10.1 Projections...... 1009.11.7 Covered mall building ...... 402.8 Seismic wood ...... 2308.17 Garages...... 406.3.10, 903.2.8 Spiral ...... 408.3.3, 1009.9 Hazardous occupancies ...... 903.2.4 Treads and risers ...... 1009.3 High-rise buildings...... 403.2, 903.2.10.3 Width ...... 1009.1 Incinerator rooms...... Table 302.1.1 Winders ...... 1009.8 Laundry chutes, refuse chutes, termination rooms and incinerator rooms ...... 707.12, STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE 903.2.10.2 Access ...... 1019.1.5.2

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Construction ...... 1019.1.2 Welding ...... 2204 Discharge ...... 1023.1 STONE VENEER ...... 1405.6 Doors, automatic closing ...... 715.3.7 Slab-type ...... 1405.7 Elevators within ...... 3002.7 STOP WORK ORDERS...... 114 Fire-resistant construction ...... 1019.1 STORAGE OCCUPANCY (GROUP S) ...... 311 Penetrations ...... 1019.2 Area...... Chapter 5 Space below, use ...... 1019.1.2 Automobile parking garage ...... 406 Ventilation ...... 1019.2.2 Floor loads ...... Table 1607.1 STANDBY POWER Hazard storage, Group S-1, moderate . . . . . 311.2 Atriums ...... 404.6 Hazard storage, Group S-2, low...... 311.3 Covered mall building ...... 402.12 Height ...... Chapter 5 Elevators...... 3003.1 High piled combustible ...... 413 Group I-3 ...... 408.4.2 Interior finishes ...... Table 803.5 Hazardous occupancy...... 414.5.4 Smoke and heat vents ...... 910.2 High-rise...... 403.10 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 903.2.9 Stages ...... 410.3.7.2, 909.11 Travel distance increase ...... 1015.2 Underground buildings ...... 405.9.1 STRUCTURAL DESIGN STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS (see Aluminum...... Chapter 20 STANDPIPES, REQUIRED) ...... 905 Concrete ...... Chapter 19 Dry ...... 905.8 Foundations...... Chapter 18 Hose connection location . . . 905.1, 905.4 - 905.6 Masonry...... Chapter 21 Locks ...... 905.7.2 STRUCTURAL FRAME INSPECTION ...... 109.3.4 STANDPIPES, REQUIRED STRUCTURAL LOAD COMBINATIONS...... 1605 Assembly...... 905.3.2, 905.5.1 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL Covered mall buildings ...... 905.3.3 INSPECTIONS ...... Chapter 17 During construction ...... 905.10 Alternative test procedure ...... 1711 Stages ...... 905.3.4 Approvals...... 1703 Underground buildings ...... 405.11, 905.3.5 Design strengths of materials ...... 1710 STATE LAW ...... 102.2 General ...... 1701 STEEL ...... Chapter 22 In-situ load tests ...... 1713 Bolting ...... 2204.2.1 Material and test standards...... 1715 Cables structures ...... 2207 Preconstruction load tests...... 1714 Calculated fire resistance ...... 721.5 Quality assurance ...... 1705, 1706 Cold-formed...... 2205, 2211 Special inspections ...... 1704, 1707 Conditions of restraint ...... 703.2.3 Structural observations ...... 1709 Deck/concrete composite slabs ...... 2209.2 Structural testing ...... 1708 High strength bolts ...... 1704.3.3 Test safe load ...... 1712 Identification and protection ...... 2203.1 STRUCTURES, EXISTING ...... Chapter 34 Inspection, concrete reinforcement ...... 109.3.1 Accessibility...... 3409 Joists ...... 2206 Additions, alterations or repairs...... 3403 Lateral resistance, steel stud walls ...... 2211 Change of occupancy ...... 3406 Open web ...... 2206 Glass replacement ...... 3405 Parapet walls ...... 1503.3 Historic buildings ...... 3407 Piles ...... 1809.3 Maintenance...... 3409.2 Reinforcement, concrete ...... 1907 Moved structures...... 3408 Seismic provisions ...... 2205 - 2211 Unsafe ...... 115 Storage racks ...... 2208 STUCCO ...... 2512 Structural...... 2205 , GLASS ...... 2406.3 Studs/gypsum wallboard ...... 2211.2.2.3 SWIMMING POOL, ENCLOSURES ...... Chapter 31 Studs/wood structural panel ...... 2211.2.2.2 Gates, access...... 3109.4.1.7

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Indoor ...... 3109.4.3 Grab bars ...... 1607.7.2 Public ...... 3109.3 Rooms openings ...... 1210.5 Residential ...... 3109.4 Unisex ...... 1109.2.1 TOWERS T Airport traffic control...... 412.1 Construction ...... 3108.3 TELEPHONE EXCHANGES CLASSIFICATION . . 304 Dead load ...... 3108.4.1 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES...... 3103 Grounding...... 3108.5 Certificate of occupancy...... 107.3 Location and access...... 3108.2 Conformance ...... 107.2 Radio...... 3108 Permit ...... 107.1 Television...... 3108 Power, temporary ...... 107.3 Wind load ...... 3108.4.2 Structures ...... 3103 TOWERS, COOLING ...... 1509.4 Termination of approval ...... 107.4 TOXIC MATERIALS TENANT SEPARATION Classification ...... 307.6 Covered mall buildings ...... 708.1 Gas detection system...... 908.3 TENTS Separation ...... 415.8.3 Temporary ...... 2702.2.8 TRAVEL DISTANCE TERMITE, PROTECTION FROM ...... 2304.11 Factory-industrial occupancy, increase . . . 1015.2 TERRA COTTA...... 1405.8 Mall ...... 402 TESTING Mall tenant space ...... 402.4.4 Building official required ...... 104.11.1 Measurement ...... 1015.1 Concrete ...... 1905.6.2.4, 1905.6.5.2 Storage occupancy, increase ...... 1015.2 Fire-resistant materials...... 703.2 TREADS, STAIR (see STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION) Glass ...... 2406 TRUSSES Roof tile ...... 1715.2 Fire resistance...... 714.2.3 Seismic ...... 1708 Materials ...... Chapter 6 Smoke control, atrium buildings ...... 909.3 Metal-plate-connected parallel wood . . . . . 2303.4 Soils...... 1802 Trussed rafters ...... 2308.10.7.1 Sprinklers ...... 904.4 TUNNELED WALKWAY ...... 3104 Structural ...... Chapter 17 THEATERS (see PLATFORM, AND PROJECTION ROOMS, AND STAGES) ...... 303 U THERMAL BARRIER, FOAM PLASTIC UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS ...... 405 INSULATION ...... 2603.5.2 Compartmentation ...... 405.4 THERMAL-AND SOUND-INSULATING Construction type ...... 405.2 MATERIALS ...... 719 Elevators ...... 405.4.3 Cellulose loose-fill insulation ...... 719.6 Emergency power loads...... 405.10 Loose-fill insulation...... 719.4 Exits ...... 405.8 Roof insulation ...... 719.5 Fire alarm systems...... 405.6 THROUGH-PENETRATIONS Public address ...... 405.7 Air ducts ...... 716.6.1 Smoke exhaust ...... 405.5.2, 907.2.19 Fire barriers ...... 706.8 Smokeproof enclosure ...... 1019.1.8 Fire rated walls ...... 712.3.1 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 405.3 Fire-rated horizontal assemblies ...... 712.4.1 Standby power...... 405.9.3, 2702.2.15 Firestop system ...... 712.3.1.2, 712.4.1.2 Standpipe system...... 405.11 TILE Voice alarms ...... 907.2.19 Ceramic, (see CERAMIC TILE) UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT (see Fire resistance, clay or shale ...... 720.1 STRUCTURES, UNSAFE) ...... 115 TOILETS Appeals...... 112, Appendix B Accessible ...... 1109.2 Restoration ...... 115.5

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Revocation of permit ...... 105.6 Under-floor ventilation ...... 1203.3 Stop work orders ...... 114.1 VENTS, PENETRATION PROTECTION ...... 712 Utilities disconnection...... 111.3 VERMICULITE, FIRE RESISTANT ...... 720 UNSTABLE MATERIALS ...... 307.3 VERTICAL OPENING PROTECTION UNUSABLE SPACE ...... 711.3.3 Atriums ...... 404.5 USE AND OCCUPANCY ...... Chapter 3 Duct penetrations ...... 716.1 Accessory...... 302.2 Elevators...... 707.14 Incidental ...... 302.1.1, Table 302.1.1 Institutional I-3 occupancy ...... 408.5 Mixed ...... 302.3 Shaft enclosure ...... 707 UTILITIES ...... 111 Value ...... 3410.6.6.1 Service connection...... 111.1 VESTIBULES, EXIT DISCHARGE ...... 1023.1 Service disconnection ...... 111.3 VINYL Temporary connection ...... 111.2 Expanded ...... 802, 803.7 UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPANCY Rigid ...... 1405.13 (GROUP U)...... 312 VIOLATIONS ...... 113 Agricultural buildings...... Appendix C VOICE ALARM (see also ALARMS, VOICE) Egress illumination ...... 1011.2 Amusement buildings, special ...... 411.6 Sprinkler system, automatic ...... 903.2.10 Covered mall buildings ...... 402.13 High-rise buildings...... 907.2.12 V Underground buildings ...... 907.2.19.1 VALUATION OR VALUE (see FEES)...... 108.3 VAPOR RETARDER...... 1403.3 W VEHICLE SHOW ROOMS...... 304 WALKWAY, COVERED, ENCLOSED AND VENEER TUNNELED WALLBEARING ...... 3104 Glass ...... 1405.11 Fire resistance ...... Table 601 Cement plaster ...... 1405.14 Materials per construction type ...... Chapter 6 Masonry, adhered ...... 1405.9 Opening protection ...... 715 Masonry, anchored...... 1405.5 WALL, EXTERIOR...... 704 Metal...... 1405.10 Bearing ...... Chapter 6 Plastic ...... 2605 Coverings ...... 1405 Vinyl ...... 1405.13 Fire-resistance ratings...... 704.5, 706, 1403.5 Wood ...... 1405.4 Flashing, veneered walls ...... 1405.3 VENTILATION (see MECHANICAL) Foam plastic insulation ...... 2603.4.1.4, 2603.5 Attic ...... 1203.2, 2308.10.10 Light-transmitting plastic panels ...... 2607 ...... 1203.4.2.1 Materials...... 704.4, 1406 Crawl space ...... 1203.3 Nonbearing ...... Chapter 6 Elevator hoistways...... 3004 Opening protection ...... 704 Enclosed parking garages...... 406.4.2 Projections ...... 704.2 Exhaust, hazardous ...... 1203.5 Structural stability...... 704.6 Exhaust, HPM ...... 415.9.10.2 Vapor retarder ...... 1403.3 Exit enclosure...... 1019.1.8.1 Veneer (see Veneer)...... 1405.4, 1405.5, Fabrication areas, HPM ...... 415.9.2.6 1405.6, 1405.10 Hazardous, storage and dispensing...... 414.3 Weather resistance ...... 1403.2, 1405.2 High-rise ...... 1019.1.8 Weather resistant barriers ...... 1405.2 HPM Service Corridors ...... 415.9.4.3 WALL, FIRE (see FIRE WALL) Mechanical ...... 1203.1 WALL, FIRE RESISTANT, Natural ...... 1203.4 PENETRATIONS...... 712.3 Projection rooms ...... 409.3 WALL, FOUNDATION ...... 1805.5 Repair garages ...... 406.6.3 WALL, INTERIOR Smokeproof enclosures...... 909.20.3, 909.20.5 Opening protection ...... 715 Stages ...... 410.3.7 WALL, INTERIOR NONBEARING (see PARTITION)

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WALL, MASONRY Operable ...... 1108.13.1 Lateral stability ...... 2109.2 Required, light and ventilation ...... 1205.2 Lateral support ...... 2109.4, 2106 Wells...... 1025.5 Shear ...... 2109.2.1.2 WIRES, PENETRATION PROTECTION ...... 712 Wood contact ...... 2304.11.2.3, 2304.11.2.4 WOOD ...... Chapter 23 WALL, PARAPET ...... 704.11, 1503.3, 2109.5.5 Assemblies, calculated fire resistance . . . . . 721.6 WALL, PARTY (see FIRE WALLS) ...... 705.1 Bracing, walls ...... 2308.9.3 Fire resistance...... 705 Ceiling framing ...... 2308.10 WALL, RETAINING ...... Chapter 18, 2304.11.7 Connections and fasteners...... 2304.9 WALL, VENEERED (see VENEER) ...... Chapter 14 Contacting concrete, masonry, WALL, WOOD CONSTRUCTION or earth ...... 2304.11.4 Bracing ...... 2308.9.3 Decay, protection against ...... 2304.11 Cutting, notching, boring ...... 2308.9.10 Diaphragms ...... 1620.2, 2306.3 Exterior framing ...... 2308.9 Draftstopping ...... 717.3, 717.4 Fastening schedule ...... 2304.9 End-jointed lumber ...... 2303.1.1 Framing ...... 2304.3, 2308.9.2 Fiberboard...... 2303.1.5, 2306.4.4 Interior bearing partition ...... 2308.9.1 Fire retardant treated ...... 2303.2 Interior nonbearing partition ...... 2308.9.2.3 Fireblocking ...... 717.2 Opening, framing ...... 2308.9 Floor and roof framing (see FLOOR Seismic provisions...... 2305, 2306, 2308 CONSTRUCTION, WOOD) ...... 2304.4 Shear walls ...... 2305.3, 2306.2 Floor sheathing...... 2304.7 Sheathing (see SHEATHING) Foundation ...... 1805.4.6, 2308.3.3.1 Studs ...... 2306.2, 2308.9.1 Grade, lumber ...... 2303.1.1 Top plates...... 2308.9.2.1 Hardboard ...... 2303.1.6 WALL SIGNS ...... H111 Heavy timber construction ...... 2304.10 WATER-REACTIVE MATERIALS...... Table 307.7(1) Hurricane shutters...... 1609.1.4 WEATHER, COLD I-joist ...... 2303.1.2 Concrete construction ...... 1905.12 Inspection...... 1704.6 Masonry construction ...... 2104.3 Lateral force-resisting systems ...... 2305 WEATHER, HOT Light-frame construction, conventional . . . . . 2308 Concrete construction ...... 1905.13 Load and resistance factor design ...... 2307 Masonry construction ...... 2104.4 Moisture content...... 2303.1.8.2, 2303.2.5 WEATHER PROTECTION Nails and staples ...... 2303.6 Exterior walls ...... 1405.2 Particleboard shear walls ...... 2306.4.3 Roofs...... 1503 Plywood, hardwood ...... 2303.3 WEEPHOLES ...... 2104.1.8 Preservative treated ...... 1403.6, 2303.1.8 WELDING, STEEL...... 1704.3.1 Roof framing (see ROOF CONSTRUCTION, WOOD) ...... 2304.4 WIND BORNE DEBRIS...... 1609.1.4 Roof sheathing ...... 2304.7 WIND LOAD ...... 1609 Seismic provisions...... 2305, 2306 Exposure category ...... 1609.4 2308.11 - 2308.12.9 Glass ...... 2404.1 Shear walls ...... 2305.3, 2306.4 Glass block ...... 2110.3.1 Standards and quality, minimum ...... 2303 Roofs...... 1504.1, 1609.7, 2308.10.1 Stress design, allowable ...... 2306 Wind-borne debris...... 1609.1.4 Structural panels ...... 2303.1.4 WINDERS, STAIR (see STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION) Supporting masonry...... 2304.12 WINDOW ...... 1025 Termite, protection against ...... 2304.11 Emergency egress ...... 1025 Testing, structural ...... 1714 Exterior, structural testing...... 1714.5 Trusses ...... 2303.4, Fire (see OPENING 2308.10.7 PROTECTIVES) ...... 715.4.7, 715.4.8 Veneer ...... Chapter 14 Glass (see GLASS) ...... 1405.12

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Wall framing (see WALLS, WOOD CONSTRUCTION) ...... 2304.3 Wall sheathing ...... 2304.6 Wood supporting masonry or concrete . . 2304.12 Wind provisions ...... 2306.2 WOOD SHINGLES AND SHAKES . . . . 1507.8, 1507.9 WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS (see WOOD)...... 2303.1.4 Steel stud ...... 2211.2.2.2

Y YARDS OR COURTS ...... 704.3, 1206

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