Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement in Existing Buildings
"Learn about the fire code requirements for retroactive standpipe installation in existing buildings over 50 feet, including the scope, construction triggers, standpipe installation specifics, and exceptions for helistops. Find out which buildings like Willard, Straight, and McGraw may require evaluation. Dive into the essential construction requirements to ensure compliance with fire safety standards."
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Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement Fire Code Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 1101.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings and structures constructed prior to the adoption of this code. Sections 1103, 1105, and 1106 shall apply to existing buildings and structures undergoing construction and only to the extent as required by other sections of this code, the 2015 EBCNY, or the 2015 BCNY. Means of egress in existing buildings and structures shall comply with the minimum egress requirements of Section 1104. CONSTRUCTION TRIGGERS Alteration Level 1 Alteration Level 2 Alteration Level 3 2
Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement Fire Code Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 1103.6 Standpipes Existing structures shall be equipped with standpipes installed in accordance with Section 905 where required in Sections 1103.6.1 and 1103.6.2 The fire code official is authorized to approve the installation of manual standpipe systems to achieve compliance with this section where the responding fire department is capable of providing the required hose flow at the highest standpipe outlet. 3
Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement Fire Code Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 1103.6.1 Existing Multiple-Story Buildings Existing buildings with occupied floors located more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access or more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) below the highest level of fire department access shall be equipped with standpipes. 4
Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement 1103.6.1 Existing Multiple-Story Buildings 5
Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement 1103.6.2 Existing Helistops and Heliports Does not Apply at CU 6
Retroactive Standpipe Installation Requirement Existing Buildings Over 50 feet without standpipes: Willard Straight McGraw The Good News is CU doesn t have too many buildings like this. A forthcoming FE evaluation will confirm. Phew . 7
