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Fire Suppression Introduction
Contact InformationJeffrey Mayers
Fire Safety Engineering ManagerGeorgia State Fire Marshal’s Office
404-617-8515E-mail: [email protected]
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Goal of This Seminar:
Hierarchy of Codes List reference codes involved in fire suppression Codes in Action: establishing jurisdiction Codes In Action: one code leads to another Codes in Action: modifications trump raw code Rule of Thumb Questions
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Hierarchy of Codes in Georgia
Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) – Title 25
Establishes the State Fire Marshals Office Grants the Commissioner of Insurance authority to administer regulations as they pertain to the various categories of fire protection Establishes Jurisdiction (State/Local) Facility type County or city population
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Hierarchy of Codes in Georgia
Chapter 120-3-19 – The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Act
Establishes who can work on sprinkler systems Qualifications for individuals who: Design Install Inspect Licensure requirements for these individuals
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Hierarchy of Codes in Georgia
Chapter 120-3-23
Establishes who can work on portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems, or pre-engineered industrial suppression systems Qualifications for individuals who design, install, inspect and service Licensure requirements for these individuals
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Hierarchy of Codes in Georgia
Chapter 120-3-3 –The State Minimum Fire Safety Standards
Identifies which national and/or international codes are adopted in this state as they pertain to: Fire and life safety Fire suppression systemsWhat edition of each code is adopted Lists any modifications to those adopted codes
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Required References –Water BasedNFPA 101 (2012 Edition) - Life Safety CodeNFPA 13 (2013 Edition) - Sprinkler System Installation CodeNFPA 13R (2013 Edition) - Res. Sprinkler System InstallationNFPA 14 (2013 Edition) - Installation of StandpipesNFPA 20 (2013 Edition) - Pumps for Fire ProtectionNFPA 22 (2013 Edition) - Water Tanks for Private Fire ProtectionNFPA 24 (2013 Edition) - Private Fire Service MainsIFC (2012 Edition) - International Fire Code
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Required References – Other Types NFPA 10, 2013 Edition, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 11, 2010 Edition, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam NFPA 12, 2011 Edition, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12A, 2009 Edition, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 16, 2011 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
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Required References – Other Types NFPA 17, 2013 Edition, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 17A, 2013 Edition, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 96, 2011 Edition, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of CommercialCooking OperationsNFPA 408, 2010 Edition, Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire ExtinguishersNFPA 2001, 2012 Edition, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
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Codes in ActionJurisdiction State/Local
Example: Hospital
O.C.G.A. Title 25 establishes state jurisdiction, Regardless of LocationHospitalsNursing HomesAmbulatory Surgical CentersState Owned or Occupied BuildingsJails
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Codes in ActionJurisdiction State/Local
Example: Restaurant in Atlanta
O.C.G.A. Title 25 establishes state jurisdiction, Municipalities over 45,000 in populationUnincorporated areas of Counties over 100,000 in populationA Municipality or County not meeting either population requirement above has adopted a resolution with the State assuming local jurisdiction
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Codes in ActionSprinkler Requirements
Example: Restaurant
NFPA 101 (2012 Edition) - Life Safety Code12.3.5.2 Any building containing one or more assembly occupancies where the aggregate occupant load of the assembly occupancies exceeds 300 shall be protected by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 ….
NFPA 13 (2013 Edition)
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Codes in ActionSprinkler System Type
Example: New 3-Story Apartment Building
NFPA 101 (2012 Edition) - Life Safety Code
30.3.5.1 All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 30.3.5.2.
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Codes in Action(Cont.)
30.3.5.2 Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be installed in accordance with Section 9.7, as modified by 30.3.5.3 and 30.3.5.4. In buildings four or fewer stories above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standardfor the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted.
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Codes in ActionExample: Standpipe Requirement
IFC (2012 Edition) - International Fire Code905.3.1 Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
NFPA 14 (2013 Edition) - Installation of Standpipes
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Codes in ActionExample: Post Indicator Valve Requirement
NFPA 13 (2013 Edition) - Sprinkler System Installation Code8.16.1.1.1.1 Each sprinkler system shall be provided with a listed indicating valve in an accessible location, so located as to control all automatic sources of water supply.
NFPA 24 (2013 Edition) - Private Fire Service Mains
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Codes in ActionExample: System Riser Components Requirement
NFPA 13 (2013 Edition) - Sprinkler System Installation Code
13: 3.5.12 System Riser: The aboveground horizontal or vertical pipe between the water supply and the mains (cross or feed) that contains a control valve (either directly or within its supply pipe), pressure gauge, drain, and a water flow alarm device.
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Codes in ActionExample: Design Dictates Fire Pump
Sprinkler system was required Not enough available water pressure to supply
NFPA 20 (2013 Edition) - Pumps for Fire Protection
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Codes in ActionExample: Design Dictates Tank & Fire Pump
Sprinkler system was required Not enough available water pressure to supply Not enough available water supply
NFPA 20 (2013 Edition) - Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 22 (2013 Edition) - Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
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Codes in ActionExample: Fire Hydrant Location
120-3-3 modification of International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 500 feet (152 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrant mains shall be provided where
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Codes in Action(Cont.)
required by the local Fire Chief and/or Fire Code Official of the responding fire department or agency. Exceptions: 1. For group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
NFPA 24 (2013 Edition) - Private Fire Service Mains
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Codes in ActionRules of Thumb
For Jurisdiction, go from the top down• O.C.G.A Title 25
For code application go from the bottom up• Raw Code (NFPA or IFC)• State Modifications (Chapter 120-3-3)
Works for all types of code applications
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Questions?Contact Information
Jeffrey MayersFire Safety Engineering Manager
Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office404-617-8515
E-mail: [email protected]
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