First Revision No. 4021-NFPA 101-2015 [ Detail ]

First Revision No. 4021-NFPA 101-2015 [ Detail ]

Add the word "Structures" to Section 11.7

11.7 Underground Structures and Limited Access Structures.

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Clarifies that Underground Structures and Limited Access Structures are twodifferent types of special structures.

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First Revision No. 4022-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.272.7 [Excluding any

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A building, structure, or portion thereof used for the parking, storage, or both, of motorvehicles. [88A, 2015] (SAF-IND)

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Extract update. Annex is included in NFPA 5000 and should be included here forcorrelation and consistency with definition of Parking Structure in NFPA 88A.

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A.3.3.272.7 Parking Structure. A parking structure is permitted to be enclosed or open, use ramps, and use mechanical control

push-button-type elevators to transfer vehicles from one floor to another. Motor vehicles are permitted to be parked by the driver

or an attendant or are permitted to be parked mechanically by automated facilities. Where automated-type parking is provided,

the operator of those facilities is permitted either to remain at the entry level or to travel to another level. Motor fuel is permitted

to be dispensed, and motor vehicles are permitted to be serviced in a parking structure in accordance with NFPA 30A. [88A:

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First Revision No. 4016-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.272.11 ]

3.3.282.12* Underground Structure.

A structure or portions of a structure in which the floor level is below the level of located morethan 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level with an exit discharge. (SAF-IND)



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The proposed change clarifies the definition of underground structure and theapplication of Section 11.7 as well as prevents certain structures from beingconsidered as an underground structure where the code does not intend for them to beconsidered as one.

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FR-4016 Annex material changes

A.3.3.272.11 Underground Structure.

In determining openings in exterior walls, doors or access panels are permitted to be included.

Windows are also permitted to be included, provided that they are openable or provide a

breakable glazed area.

Floor levels that are located not more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level with an exit discharge

may be considered a basement. See 3.3.32.

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First Revision No. 4009-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 11.3.1.3.1 ]

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11.3.1.3.1 Sprinklered Towers.

In towers protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section9.7 , the levels located below the observation level shall be permitted to be occupied only forthe following uses :

(1) Uses that support tower operations such as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms,including emergency power, radar, communications, and electronics rooms

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(3) Other approved existing airport traffic control tower uses



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The proposed change is the recommendation of the Airport Traffic Control Tower FireLife Safety Task Group. Section 11.3.1.3.1 is proposed to exclude existing uses in airtraffic control towers (ATCTs) that have been previously approved by the AHJ. ExistingATCTs contain uses that may not directly support ATCT operations however have beenpreviously approved.

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11.3.1.3.1 Sprinklered Towers. In towers protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler

system in accordance with Section 9.7, the levels located below the observation level shall be

permitted to be occupied only for the following uses that support tower operations:

(1) Uses that support tower operations such as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms,

including emergency power, radar, communications, and electronics rooms

(2)*Incidental accessory uses that support tower operations.

(3) Other approved existing air traffic control tower uses.

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First Revision No. 4010-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 11.3.1.3.2 ]

11.3.1.3.3 Nonsprinklered Towers.

The levels located within a tower below the observation level and the equipment room forthat level in nonsprinklered towers shall not be occupied.




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The section was inadvertently omitted from NFPA 101 2015 edition and should beadded back here to address nonsprinklered towers.

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11.3.2.4.2

Towers with 360-degree line-of-sight requirements shall be permitted to have a single meansof egress for a distance of travel to the exit not exceeding 75 ft (23 m), or 100 ft (30 m) if thetower is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system inaccordance with Section 9.7.




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The change clarifies the intent of the requirement that the travel distance limit is tothe entrance of the exit and not the exit discharge.

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First Revision No. 4012-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 11.3.4 ]

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11.3.4 Additional Requirements for Air Airport Traffic Control Towers.

11.3.4.1 Definition : — Air Airport Traffic Control Tower.

See 3.3.285.1 .

11.3.4.2 Use of Accessory Levels.

The levels located below the observation level shall be permitted to be occupied only for thefollowing uses that support tower operations :

(1) Use s that support tower operations as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms, includingemergency and standby power, radar, communications, and electronics rooms

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(3) Other approved existing airport traffic control tower uses

11.3.4.3 Minimum Construction Requirements.

New air airport traffic control towers shall be of Type I or Type II construction. (See 8.2.1 .)

11.3.4.4 Means of Egress.

* Incidental accessory uses that support tower operations


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11.3.4.4.1* Number of Means of Egress.

Air Airport traffic control towers shall be permitted to have a single exit, provided that all thefollowing conditions are met in addition to the requirements of 11.3.2.4 :

(1) Each level of new air airport traffic control towers, served by a single exit, shall be subject toa calculated occupant load of 15 or fewer persons.

(2) The requirements of 11.3.4.4.1(1) shall not apply to existing air airport traffic control towers.

(3) A fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.6 . Smoke detection shallbe provided throughout air airport traffic control towers to meet the requirements of partialcoverage, as defined in 17.5.3.2 of NFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code , andshall include coverage of all of the following:

(a) Occupiable areas Observation level

(b) Common areas Means of egress

(c) Work spaces All equipment rooms

(d) Equipment areas Incidental accessory uses

(e) Means of egress Accessible utility shafts

Accessible utility shafts

(4) The requirements of 11.3.2.4.1(5) shall not apply.

(5) Rooms or spaces used for the storage, processing, or use of combustible supplies shall bepermitted in quantities deemed acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction.

(6) Smokeproof exit enclosures shall be provided in accordance with 7.2.3 .

11.3.4.4.2 Remoteness.

Where an airport traffic control tower is equipped throughout with an approved, supervisedautomatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 , the minimum separationdistance between two exits, or exit accesses, measured in accordance with 7.5.1.3.2 shallbe not less than one-fourth of the length of the maximum overall dimension of the building orarea to be served.

11.3.4.4.3 Accessible Means of Egress.

Accessible means of egress shall not be required to serve the observation level and the floorimmediately below the observation level in airport traffic control towers.

11.3.4.4.4 Egress for Occupant Load.

Means of egress for air airport traffic control towers shall be provided for the occupant load,as determined in accordance with 7.3.1 .

11.3.4.4.5 Areas Excluded from Occupant Load.

Shafts, stairs, and spaces, and floors not subject to human occupancy shall be excludedfrom consideration in determining the total calculated occupant load of the tower, as requiredby 11.3.2.4.1(1) and 11.3.4.4.1(1) .

11.3.4.4.6 Single Means of Egress.

A single means of egress shall be permitted from the observation level of an air airport trafficcontrol tower to an exit , as permitted by 11.3.2.4.2 .


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11.3.4.4.7 Smokeproof Enclosures.

For other than existing, previously approved existing air airport traffic control towers,smokeproof exit enclosures complying with 7.2.3 shall be provided for all air airport trafficcontrol tower exit stair enclosures.

11.3.4.4.8 Discharge from Exits.

11.3.4.4.8.1

Air Airport traffic control towers shall comply with the requirements of 7.7.2 , except aspermitted by 11.3.4.4.8.2 .

11.3.4.4.8.2

Existing, single-exit air airport traffic control towers shall be permitted to have discharge ofthe exit comply with one of the following:

(1) Discharge of the exit in a previously an approved existing , single-exit air airport traffic controltower is permitted to a vestibule or foyer complying with the requirements of 7.7.2(4) (b).

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11.3.4.5 Protection.

11.3.4.5.1 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.

For other than existing, previously approved existing, air airport traffic control towers,air airport traffic control towers shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance withSection 9.6 . Smoke detection shall be provided throughout the air airport traffic controltower to meet the requirements for selective partial coverage, as defined in 17.5.3.2 ofNFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code , and shall include coverage of all of thefollowing:

(1) At All equipment areas rooms

(2) Observation level

(3) Outside each opening into exit enclosures

(4) Along the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in 11.3.2.4.2

(5) Outside each opening into the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in11.3.2.4.2

11.3.4.5.2 Extinguishing Requirements.

New air airport traffic control towers shall be protected throughout by an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 .

11.3.4.5.3 Standpipe Requirements.

New air airport traffic control towers where the floor of the cab observation level is greaterthan 30 ft (9.1 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be protectedthroughout with a Class I standpipe system in accordance with Section 9.7 . Class Istandpipes shall be manual standpipes as defined in NFPA 14 , Standard for the Installationof Standpipe and Hose Systems , where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

* Discharge of the exit in a single-exit air airport traffic control tower is permitted within thebuilding to a location where two means of egress are available and are arranged to allowtravel in independent directions after leaving the exit enclosure, so that both means of egressdo not become compromised by the same fire or similar emergency.


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11.3.4.6 Contents and Furnishings.

Contents and furnishings in air airport traffic control towers shall comply with 10.3.1 ,10.3.2 , 10.3.6 , and 10.3.7 .

11.3.4.7 Uses.

Sleeping areas shall be prohibited in air airport traffic control towers.

11.3.4.8 Emergency Command Center.

11.3.4.8.1

In other than approved existing airport traffic control towers, an emergency command centershall be provided in a location approved by the fire department where the floor of anoccupiable story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicleaccess. The emergency command center is permitted to be located in the airport trafficcontrol tower or an adjacent contiguous building where building functions are interdependent.


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11.3.4.8.2

The emergency command center shall contain the following:

(1) Fire department two-way telephone communication service panels and controls

(2) Fire detection and fire alarm system control unit and annunciator

(3) Elevator floor location and operation annunciators

(4) Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code forElevators and Escalators

(5) Controls and annunciators for systems supporting smokeproof enclosures

(6) Sprinkler valve and waterflow annunciators

(7) Emergency generator status indicators

(8) Schematic building plans indicating a typical floor plan and detailing the building core, meansof egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment, and fire department access as wellas the locations of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers- and smoke partitions.

(9) Fire pump status indicators

(10) Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system

(11) An approved building information card that contains, but is not limited to, the followinginformation:

(a) General building information that includes property name, address, the number of floors in thebuilding (above and below grade), use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identifythe different types of occupancies on each floor), estimated building population (i.e., day, night,weekend)

(b) Building emergency contact information that includes a list of the building's emergencycontacts (e.g., building manager, building engineer, etc.) and their respective work phonenumbers, cell phone numbers, and email addresses

(c) Building construction information that includes the type of building construction (e.g., floors,walls, columns, and roof assembly)

(d) Exit stair information that includes number of exit stairs in the building, each exit stairdesignation and floors served, location where each exit stair discharges, exit stairs that arepressurized, exit stairs provided with emergency lighting, each exit stair that allows reentry,and exit stairs providing roof access

(e) Elevator information that includes the number of elevator banks, elevator bank designation,elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve, location of elevator machinerooms, location of sky lobby, and location of freight elevator banks

(f) Building services and system information that includes the location of mechanical rooms,location of building management system, location and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location ofemergency generator, and location of natural gas service

(g) Fire protection system information that includes locations of standpipes, location of fire pumproom, location of fire department connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers, locationof different types of sprinkler systems installed (e.g., dry, wet, pre-action)

(h) Hazardous material information that includes location of hazardous material and quantity ofhazardous material

(12) Worktable

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11.3.4.9 Emergency Action Plans and Fire Drills.

11.3.4.9.1

All airport traffic control towers shall have written copies of an emergency action plan asrequired by Section 4.8 .

11.3.4.9.2

Fire drills shall be conducted such that all employees participate at least once annually inaccordance with Section 4.7 .

11.3.4.9.3

Employees of airport traffic control towers shall be instructed at least annually in theemergency action plan.

11.3.4.9.4

The emergency action plan shall be updated at least annually.

11.3.4.8 Emergency Command Center.

11.3.4.8.1

In other than approved existing airport traffic control towers, an emergency command centershall be provided in a location approved by the fire department where the floor of anoccupiable story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicleaccess. The emergency command center is permitted to be located in the airport trafficcontrol tower or an adjacent contiguous building where building functions areinterdependent.


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11.3.4.8.2


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The emergency command center shall contain the following:




(4) Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code forElevators and Escalators




(8) Schematic building plans indicating a typical floor plan and detailing the building core,means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment, and fire departmentaccess as well as the locations of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smokebarriers- and smoke partitions.


(10) Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephonesystem

(11) An approved building information card that contains, but is not limited to, the followinginformation:

(a) General building information that includes property name, address, the numberof floors in the building (above and below grade), use and occupancyclassification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies oneach floor), estimated building population (i.e., day, night, weekend)

(b) Building emergency contact information that includes a list of the building'semergency contacts (e.g., building manager, building engineer, etc.) and theirrespective work phone numbers, cell phone numbers, and email addresses

(c) Building construction information that includes the type of building construction(e.g., floors, walls, columns, and roof assembly)

(d) Exit stair information that includes number of exit stairs in the building, each exitstair designation and floors served, location where each exit stair discharges,exit stairs that are pressurized, exit stairs provided with emergency lighting,each exit stair that allows reentry, and exit stairs providing roof access

(e) Elevator information that includes the number of elevator banks, elevator bankdesignation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve, locationof elevator machine rooms, location of sky lobby, and location of freight elevatorbanks

(f) Building services and system information that includes the location ofmechanical rooms, location of building management system, location andcapacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator, and location ofnatural gas service

(g) Fire protection system information that includes locations of standpipes, locationof fire pump room, location of fire department connections, floors protected byautomatic sprinklers, location of different types of sprinkler systems installed(e.g., dry, wet, pre-action)

(h) Hazardous material information that includes location of hazardous material andquantity of hazardous material

(12) Worktable


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All of the proposed changes are the recommendation of the Airport Traffic Control TowerFire Life Safety Task Group, and reflect the current approach to fire protection and lifesafety in airport traffic control towers (ATCT). The fire safety criteria applicable to ATCTsare originally based on an agreement between the operator of and controllers utilizing theATCTs. Many of the changes relate to providing extra protection for the controllers andfire service.

ATCTs create a unique hazard. ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. Inaddition, occupants must be awake and alert. The hazard associated with ATCTs isaffected by the building’s limited uses, height, and the potential delay in evacuationbecause of the handoff of flights.

The occupied levels of an ATCT are typically located at the top of the structure thattypically contains support equipment and services but has limited occupancy. In addition,the area of ATCTs has been increasing, even though the number of floors located on topof the shaft is still typically limited.

The terminology “previously approved” has been edited to “approved existing” which isthe defined term which is the intent of the criteria.

Section 11.3.4.2 is proposed to exclude existing uses in ATCTs that have been previouslyapproved by the AHJ. Existing ATCTs contain uses that may not directly support ATCToperations however have been previously approved.

Section 11.3.4.4.1(3) is proposed to clarify the spaces that require automatic smokedetection where a single means of egress is provided and that a fire alarm system isrequired to be provided. The majority of spaces in single exit towers would requiredetection to provide an enhanced level of detection. The terminology is revised to provideconsistency with Section 11.3.4.5.1.

Section 11.3.4.4.1(6) is proposed to require smoke proof enclosures for all single exit


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ATCTs, regardless of previous approval, to provide an additional level of safety inoccupancies where delayed evacuations are likely.

Section 11.3.4.4.2: ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. In addition,occupants must be awake and alert. The hazard associated with ATCTs is affected by thebuilding’s limited uses, size and height. The occupied levels of an ATCT are located at thetop of the structure that typically contains support equipment and services but has limitedoccupancy. The lower levels of the ATCT are typically limited in size with the upper levelsare larger in size. This means that towards the upper floors of the building where thestructure flares out the diagonal distance of the building increases. This flared space isused for equipment that serves air traffic control. Architectural analysis has shown thatmeeting the 1/3 diagonal distance separation requirement is possible by routing access toone of the two means of egress through an equipment room. It is this task group’sjudgment that an arrangement routing egress though an equipment room creates a largerrisk then reducing the diagonal separation requirement. The limited area and layout of thenormally unoccupied lower levels can make separation of the exit access by 1/3 of thediagonal of the floor plan difficult. This revision reduces the required separation distanceof multiple exit ATCTs in ATCTs that are typically low in occupancy and size.

Section 11.3.4.4.3: The proposed change is the recommendation of the Airport TrafficControl Tower Fire Life Safety Task Group, and reflect the current approach to fireprotection and life safety in airport traffic control towers (ATCT). This change providesconsistency with the typical building practices for airport traffic control towers.

Section 11.3.4.4.6 is proposed to clarify the intent of the requirement that the traveldistance limit is to the entrance of the exit and not the exit discharge.

Section 11.3.4.4.7 is proposed to require smoke proof enclosures for all exit enclosures.While stairs are the primary means of egress provided for ATCTs, this change providesprotection for all exits due to the potential for delayed evacuation of tower operators.

Section 11.3.4.5.1 is proposed to provide consistent terminology with Section 11.3.4.4.1as well as require smoke detection in the observation level of all air traffic control towersregardless of the number of exits provided.

Section 11.3.4.5.3 is proposed to provide consistent terminology with the rest of the airtraffic control tower section.

Section 11.3.4.8 is proposed to provide a control location for fire fighter operations due tothe unique aspects of fighting fires in ATCTs. It is proposed that the emergency commandcenter be located in either the tower footprint or the adjacent base building (whereprovided). The base building supports the tower operations and is built contiguous to theATCT. Requirements were taken from Section 11.8.6 with a few exceptions. The voice firealarm system controls were removed as ATCTs are not provided with voice systems. Thefire alarm control unit would be located in the fire command center and provide statusindicators for all associated systems. The requirement for elevator power selectorswitches was removed as ATCTs are typically designed with a single elevator. Controlsfor stairway door unlocking systems and video monitoring were not included as ATCTsare located in areas with restricted access.

Section 11.3.4.9 is proposed to provide a regular requirement for emergency training forair traffic control tower operators. In the event of an emergency, operators are potentiallynot able to immediately egress due to the necessity of handing off flights to otherlocations. Requiring regular training on the steps to take in the event of an emergencyprovides benefit to the controllers and the general public.


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11.3.4 Additional Requirements for Air Traffic Control Towers.

11.3.4.1 Definition—Air Traffic Control Tower. See 3.3.281.1.

11.3.4.2 Use of Accessory Levels. The levels located below the observation level shall be permitted to be occupied only for the following uses that support tower operations:

(1) Uses that support tower operations as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms, including emergency and standby power, radar, communications, and electronics rooms

(2)*Incidental accessory uses that support tower operations.

(3) Other approved existing air traffic control tower uses.

11.3.4.3 Minimum Construction Requirements. New air traffic control towers shall be of Type I or Type II construction. (See 8.2.1.)

11.3.4.4 Means of Egress.

*11.3.4.4.1 Number of Means of Egress. Air traffic control towers shall be permitted to have a single exit, provided that all the following conditions are met in addition to the requirements of 11.3.2.4:

(1) Each level of new air traffic control towers, served by a single exit, shall be subject to a calculated occupant load of 15 or fewer persons.

(2) The requirements of 11.3.2.4.1(1) shall not apply to existing air traffic control towers.

(3) A fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.6. Smoke detection shall be provided throughout air traffic control towers to meet the requirements of partial coverage, as defined in 17.5.3.2 of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and shall include coverage of all of the following:

(a) Occupiable areas

(b) Common areas

(c) Work spaces

(d) Equipment areas

(e) Means of egress

(f) Accessible utility shafts

a) Observation level

b) Means of egress

c) All equipment rooms

d) Incidental accessory uses, and

e) Accessible utility shafts

(4) The requirements of 11.3.2.4.1(5) shall not apply.

(5) Rooms or spaces used for the storage, processing, or use of combustible supplies shall be permitted in quantities deemed acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction.

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(6) Smokeproof exit enclosures shall be provided in accordance with Section 7.2.3.

A.11.3.4.4.1 Smoke detection in air traffic control towers are intended to include (1) tower cab area; (2) along all means of egress from the tower including exit access paths, lobbies and other egress components; (3) all rooms containing equipment serving the ATCT; (4) small office spaces or lounge areas and similar uses that are used by tower employees; and (5) utility shafts that provide access for maintenance.

11.3.4.4.2 Remoteness. Where an air traffic control tower is equipped throughout with an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, the minimum separation distance between two exits, or exit accesses, measured in accordance with 7.5.1.3.2 shall be not less than one-fourth of the length of the maximum overall dimension of the building or area to be served.

11.3.4.4.3 Accessible Means of Egress. Accessible means of egress shall not be required to serve the observation level and the floor immediately below the observation level in air traffic control towers.

11.3.4.4.24 Egress for Occupant Load. Means of egress for air traffic control towers shall be provided for the occupant load, as determined in accordance with 7.3.1.

11.3.4.4.35 Areas Excluded from Occupant Load. Shafts, stairs, and spaces and floors not subject to human occupancy shall be excluded from consideration in determining the total calculated occupant load of the tower as required by 11.3.2.4.1(1) and 11.3.4.4.1(1).

11.3.4.4.46 Single Means of Egress. A single means of egress shall be permitted from the observation level of an air traffic control tower to an exit, as permitted by 11.3.2.4.2.

11.3.4.4.57 Smokeproof Enclosures. For other than existing, previously approved existing air traffic control towers, smokeproof exit enclosures complying with 7.2.3 shall be provided for all air traffic control tower exit stair enclosures.

11.3.4.4.67 Discharge from Exits.

11.3.4.4.67.1 Air traffic control towers shall comply with the requirements of 7.7.2, except as permitted by 11.3.4.4.6.2.

11.3.4.4.67.2 Existing, single-exit air traffic control towers shall be permitted to have discharge of the exit comply with one of the following:

(1) Discharge of the exit in an previously approved existing, single-exit air traffic control tower is permitted to a vestibule or foyer complying with the requirements of 7.7.2(4)(b).

(2)*Discharge of the exit in a single-exit air traffic control tower is permitted within the building to a location where two means of egress are available and are arranged to allow travel in independent directions after leaving the exit enclosure, so that both means of egress do not become compromised by the same fire or similar emergency.

11.3.4.5 Protection.

11.3.4.5.1 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems. For other than existing, previously approved existing air traffic control towers, air traffic control towers shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6. Smoke detection shall be

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provided throughout the air traffic control tower to meet the requirements for selective partial coverage, as defined in 17.5.3.2 of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and shall include coverage of all of the following:

(1) At All equipment areas rooms

(2) Observation level

(23) Outside each opening into exit enclosures

(34) Along the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in 11.3.2.4.2

(45) Outside each opening into the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in 11.3.2.4.2

11.3.4.5.2 Extinguishing Requirements. New air traffic control towers shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7.

11.3.4.5.3 Standpipe Requirements. New air traffic control towers where the floor of the cab observation level is greater than 30 ft (9.1 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be protected throughout with a Class I standpipe system in accordance with Section 9.7. Class I standpipes shall be manual standpipes, as defined in NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

11.3.4.6 Contents and Furnishings. Contents and furnishings in air traffic control towers shall comply with 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.6, and 10.3.7.

11.3.4.7 Uses. Sleeping areas shall be prohibited in air traffic control towers.

11.3.4.8* Emergency Command Center.

11.3.4.8.1 In other than approved existing air traffic control towers, an emergency command center shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department where the floor of an occupiable story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Emergency command center is permitted to be located in the air traffic control tower or an adjacent contiguous building where building functions are interdependent.

11.3.4.8.2 The emergency command center shall contain the following:




(4) Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators




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(8) Schematic building plans indicating typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment and fire department access and the location of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions.


(10) Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system

(11) An approved Building Information Card that contains, but is not limited to, the following information:

(a) General building information that includes: property name, address, the number of floors in the building (above and below grade), use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies on each floor), estimated building population (i.e., day, night, weekend);

(b) Building emergency contact information that includes: a list of the building's emergency contacts (e.g., building manager, building engineer, etc.) and their respective work phone number, cell phone number, email address;

(c) Building construction information that includes: the type of building construction (e.g., floors, walls, columns, and roof assembly);

(d) Exit stair information that includes: number of exit stairs in building, each exit stair designation and floors served, location where each exit stair discharges, exit stairs that are pressurized, exit stairs provided with emergency lighting, each exit stair that allows reentry, exit stairs providing roof access; elevator information that includes: number of elevator banks, elevator bank designation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve, location of elevator machine rooms, location of sky lobby, location of freight elevator banks;

(e) Building services and system information that includes: location of mechanical rooms, location of building management system, location and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator, location of natural gas service;

(f) Fire protection system information that includes: locations of standpipes, location of fire pump room, location of fire department connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers, location of different types of sprinkler systems installed (e.g., dry, wet, pre-action, etc.); and

(g) Hazardous material information that includes: location of hazardous material, quantity of hazardous material.

(12) Worktable

11.3.4.9. Emergency Action Plans and Fire Drills

11.3.4.9.1 All air traffic control towers shall have written copies of an emergency action plan as required by Section 4.8.

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11.3.4.9.2 Fire drills shall be conducted such that all employees participate at least once annually in accordance with Section 4.7.

11.3.4.9.3 Employees of air traffic control towers shall be instructed at least annually in the emergency action plan.

11.3.4.9.5 The emergency action plan shall be updated at least annually.

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A.11.3.4.4.1 Smoke detection in air traffic control towers are intended to include (1) tower cab area; (2) along all means of egress from the tower including exit access paths, lobbies and other egress components; (3) all rooms containing equipment serving the ATCT; (4) small office spaces or lounge areas and similar uses that are used by tower employees; and (5) utility shafts that provide access for maintenance.

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11.7.3.1.1 One-Story Structures.

One-story structures shall have finished ground level doors or emergency access openings inaccordance with 11.7.3.2 on two sides of the building structure , spaced not more than 125 ft(38 m) apart on the exterior walls.




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11.7.3.1.2 Multiple-Story Structures.

Multiple-story structures shall comply with the following:

(1) The story at the finished ground level shall comply with 11.7.3.1.1.

(2) Other stories shall be provided with emergency access openings in accordance with11.7.3.2and all of the following:

(a) The openings are provided on two sides of the building.

(b) The openings are spaced not more than 30 ft (9.1 m) apart.

(c) For other than approved existing installations, the distance between each end ofthe applicable building exterior walls and an emergency access opening does notexceed 15 ft (4.6 m) or the distance from an access opening on one wall, and thenearest access opening on an adjacent wall does not exceed 30 ft (9.1 m).




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CommitteeStatement:

The intent of the current maximum 30-ft spacing between emergency access openingscan be met, in the case where the emergency access openings are positioned onopposite sides of the building, only by also requiring the distance between each end ofthe building exterior wall and an emergency access opening to be not in excess of 15 ft.Once the exterior wall with emergency access openings is a little more than 30 ft in length(i.e., 30 ft + width of the emergency access opening), a minimum of two access openingsmust be provided. Where access openings are positioned in adjacent walls, a maximum30-ft spacing between access openings on two adjacent walls can serve in lieu of the15-ft criterion. For example, an access opening might be 20 ft from a building wall endand then an additional 10 ft to the nearest access opening on the adjacent wall for a totalof 30 ft. These concepts are illustrated by the four figures being added as advisoryguidance in annex paragraph A.11.7.3.1.2(2).

The proposed annex figures help to illustrate the requirement of revised 11.7.3.1.2,especially subpart (c) relative to the positioning of emergency access openings near theends of exterior walls.

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11.7.4 Additional Provisions for Underground Structures.

11.7.4.1

The requirements of 11.7.3 shall apply.

11.7.4.2

Exits from underground structures with an occupant load of more than 100 persons in theunderground portions of the structure and having a floor used for human occupancy locatedmore than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, or having more thanone level located below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, shall be provided withoutside smoke-venting facilities or other means to prevent the exits from becoming chargedwith smoke from any fire in the areas served by the exits.

11.7.4.3

The underground portions of an underground structure, other than an existing undergroundstructure, shall be provided with approved automatic smoke venting in accordance withSection 9.3 where the underground structure has the following features:

(1) Occupant load of more than 100 persons in the underground portions of the structure

(2) Floor level used for human occupancy located more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowestlevel of with an exit discharge, or more than one level located below the lowest levelof with an exit discharge

(3) Combustible contents, combustible interior finish, or combustible construction

11.7.4.4

Exit stair enclosures in underground structures having a floor level used for human occupancylocated more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, or havingmore than one level located below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, shall be providedwith signage in accordance with 7.2.2.5.4 at each floor level landing traversed in traveling tothe exit discharge. The signs shall include a chevron-shaped indicator to show direction to theexit discharge.




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Statement: more than one level can be classified as the Level of Exit Discharge. Recent updates tothe definition of 'Level of Exit Discharge" allow for only one level in a structure to beconsidered the Level of Exit Discharge. The proposed changes shown in Sections11.7.2 through 11.7.4 reflect that there is only one LED in a building.


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First Revision No. 4005-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 40.1.1.5 ]

40.1.1.6

Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of4.6.10.2 shall apply.




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40.1.2.1.3* High-Hazard Industrial Occupancy.

High-hazard industrial occupancies shall include all of the following:

(1) Industrial occupancies that conduct industrial operations that use high-hazard materialsor processes or house , process, store, or handle high-hazard contents or hazardousmaterials in excess of the maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) as permitted by the firecode.

(2) Industrial occupancies in which incidental high-hazard operations in low- or ordinary-hazard occupancies that are protected in accordance with Section 8.7 and 40.3.2 arenot required to be the basis for overall occupancy classification.




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40.2.2.3.1

Stairs shall comply with 7.2.2 and shall be permitted to be modified by any of the following:

(1) Noncombustible grated stair treads and noncombustible grated landing floors shall bepermitted.

(2) Industrial equipment access stairs in accordance with 40.2.5.3 shall be permitted.




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40.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials.

Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply.




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40.3.2.6

Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.




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First Revision No. 4007-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 40.7.3 ]

40.7.4 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.

Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4 .




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Language addresses new text in Section 9.11.4 which requires fire protection systemsthat are integrated with other building systems and equipment be tested in accordancewith NFPA 4. NFPA 4 ensures that fire protection systems and other building systemsfunction together and properly, which is important for both Industrial and Storageoccupancies.

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42.1.1.4

Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of4.6.10.2 shall apply.




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Reference to new Section 4.6.10.2 requires compliance with NFPA 241. Adding thisreference is important in light of recent fire events and provides the necessaryregulation for construction and demolition work.

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42.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials.

Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply.




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New text is in response to the work of the hazardous materials task group which addedoccupancy specific language to both Chapter 7 and Chapter 8. Both Industrial andStorage occupancies recognize the new provisions of Section 7.12.2 which providesnecessary guidance on applying the provisions for means of egress to those areaswhere hazardous materials are present.

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42.3.2 Protection from Hazards.

Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply. (Seealso Section 8.7.)

42.3.2.1

See also Section 8.7 .




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First Revision No. 4019-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 42.8.3.1.1.5 ]

42.8.3.1.1.5

Openings in the floor assembly between an enclosed parking structure and an open parkingstructure, except exit openings, shall not be required to be enclosed where the enclosedparking structure is protected in accordance with 42.8.3.1.1.3 or 42.8.3.1.1.4. [88A:5.4.7]




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First Revision No. 4008-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 42.9.3 ]

42.9.4 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.

Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4 .




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Language addresses new text in Section 9.11.4 which requires fire protection systemsthat are integrated with other building systems and equipment be tested in accordancewith NFPA 4. NFPA 4 ensures that fire protection systems and other building systemsfunction together and properly, which is important for both Industrial and Storageoccupancies.

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First Revision No. 4021-NFPA 101-2015 [ Detail ]