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WSR 10-16-092EXPEDITED RULESBUILDING CODE COUNCIL[
Filed July 30, 2010, 1:39 p.m.
] Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 51-54 WAC, State Building Code adoption and amendment of the
2009 Edition of the International Fire Code.
citations. WAC 51-54-0500, adds section title and correct[s]
numerical error. WAC 51-54-0907, corrects numerical citation. WAC 51-54-1000, eliminates duplicate language contained
in base code and renumbers several sections; reincorporates
several sections incorrectly filed as separate WAC sections. Repeals the following WAC sections (reincorporates
provisions into WAC 51-54-1000), WAC 51-54-1007, 51-54-1008,
51-54-1009, 51-54-1010, 51-54-1014, 51-54-1015, 51-54-1017,
51-54-1018, and 51-54-1019. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Full public hearings were
Implementation: Joanne T. McCaughan, 128 10th Avenue S.W.,
Olympia, WA 98504-1014, (360) 725-2970; and Enforcement: Local jurisdictions. Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: These changes will provide consistent enforcement
and reduce confusion at the local level.July 19, 2010John C. CochranChairOTS-3262.3AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 10-03-100, filed 1/20/10,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-54-0500 Chapter 5 -- Fire service features. SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be
507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or
508.1.2 Separation. The fire command center shall be
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-100, § 51-54-0500, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074, and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-093, § 51-54-0500, filed 12/19/06,
19.27.074. 04-01-105, § 51-54-0500, filed 12/17/03, effective
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 10-03-100, filed 1/20/10,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-54-0900 Chapter 9 -- Fire protection systems. 902.1 Definitions.
1. Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate area of any cluster or portion of a cluster of portable
school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet (1465 m2); and clusters of portable school
classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code.
1004.1.1.
where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115
m2). 2. A group M fire area is located more than three stories
above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all
(2230 m2). 4. Where a Group M occupancy that is used for the display
903.6.3 Nightclub. Existing nightclubs constructed prior to
July 1, 2006, shall be provided with automatic sprinklers not
later than December 1, 2009.
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be
installed in the following locations: 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1,
R-2, R-4 and S occupancies. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking
equipment. 3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are
stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under construction, except
Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table
906.l. 6. Special-hazard areas, including, but not limited to,
laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where
[F] 907.2.8 Group R-1. Fire alarm systems, smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in Group R-1
occupancies as required in this section and Section 907.2.8.4.
[F] 907.2.8.4. Carbon monoxide alarms. For new construction,
an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed by
January 1, 2011, outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedroom in sleeping units. In a
building where a tenancy exists, the tenant shall maintain the
CO alarm as specified by the manufacturer including
replacement of the batteries.
[F] 907.2.8.4.1 Existing sleeping units. Existing sleeping
units shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms by July 1,
[F] 907.2.8.4.2 Alarm requirements. Single station carbon
monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and
shall be installed in accordance with this code and the
[F] 907.2.9 Group R-2. Fire alarm systems, smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in Group R-2
occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.9.1 through
907.2.9.3.
((907.2.9.1)) [F] 907.2.9.1.1 Group R-2 boarding homes. A
manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2
occupancies where the building contains a boarding home
[F] 907.2.9.3 Carbon monoxide alarms. For new construction,
immediate vicinity of the bedroom in dwelling units. In a
[F] 907.2.9.3.1 Existing dwelling units. Existing dwelling
[F] 907.2.10 Group R-3. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be
installed in Group R-3 occupancies as required in Sections
907.2.10.1 through 907.2.10.3.
[F] 907.2.l0.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. For new construction,
[F] 907.2.10.2 Existing dwelling units. Existing dwelling
Owner-occupied Group R-3 residences legally occupied prior to July 1, 2010.
[F] 907.2.10.3 Alarm requirements. Single station carbon
909.6.3 Elevator shaft pressurization. Where elevator shaft
pressurization is required to comply with Exception 6 of IBC
and be maintained in accordance with IBC 708.14.2.
in accordance with Section 909.11.
915.1 General. An approved alerting system shall be provided
915.2 Power source. Alerting systems shall be provided with
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-100, § 51-54-0900, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-027, § 51-54-0900, filed 1/28/09,
effective 7/1/10; 08-01-101, § 51-54-0900, filed 12/18/07,
effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031,
19.27.074, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-093, §
51-54-0900, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory
Authority: RCW 19.27.020, 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 05-24-071, § 51-54-0900, filed 12/5/05,
19.27.074. 04-01-105, § 51-54-0900, filed 12/17/03, effective
Reviser's note: The brackets and enclosed material in the text of the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-04-027, filed 1/28/09,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-54-1000 Chapter 10 -- Means of egress. ((1008.1.2 Door swing. Egress doors shall be side-hinged
Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where
Occupancy. The opening force for interior side-swinging doors
1008.1.8.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be
following exists: 1. Places of detention or restraint. 2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant
from the egress side provided: 2.1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as
locked. 2.2 A readily visible durable sign is posted on the
letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background; and 2.3 The use of the key-operated locking device is
revocable by the fire code official for due cause. 3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved
doorknob or surface-mounted hardware. 4. Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of
inside without the use of a key or tool. 5. Approved, listed locks without delayed egress shall be
that: 5.1 The clinical needs of one or more patients require
specialized security measures for their safety; 5.2 The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic
sprinkler systems or automatic fire detection system; 5.3 The doors unlock upon loss of electrical power
controlling the lock or lock mechanism; 5.4 The lock shall be capable of being deactivated by a
signal from a switch located in an approved location; and 5.5 There is a system, such as a keypad and code, in
divided into suites if one of the following conditions is met: 1. The intervening room within the suite is not used as
an exit access for more than eight patient beds. 2. The arrangement of the suite allows for direct and
one of the following conditions exists: 1. The occupant load of the space exceeds one of the
2. The common path of egress travel exceeds one of the
limitations of Section 1014.3. 3. Where required by Sections 1015.3, 1015.4, 1015.5,
required in buildings as specified below: 1. Buildings meeting the limitations of Table 1019.2,
first story above grade plane. 2. Buildings of Group R-3 Occupancy. 3. Single-level buildings with occupied spaces at the
locked; 2.2 A readily visible sign is posted on the egress side
mm) high on a contrasting background; and 2.3 The use of the key-operated locking device is
revocable by the building official for due cause. 3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved
inside without the use of a key or a tool. 5. Fire doors after the minimum elevated temperature has
fire door test procedures. 6. Approved, listed locks without delayed egress shall be
state, provided that: 6.1. The clinical needs of one or more patients require
specialized security measures for their safety. 6.2. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic
sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system. 6.3. The doors unlock upon loss of electrical power
controlling the lock or lock mechanism. 6.4. The lock shall be capable of being deactivated by a
signal from a switch located in an approved location. 6.5. There is a system, such as a keypad and code, in
accordance with Items 1 through 6 below. 1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic
sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system. 2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the
lock or lock mechanism. 3. The door locks shall have the capability of being
station or other approved location. 4. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking
the International Fire Code. 5. There is a system, such as a keypad and code, in place
feet of the door. 6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
following conditions is met: 1. The intervening room within the suite is not used as
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-027, § 51-54-1000, filed 1/28/09,
Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-105, §
WAC 51-54-1007
Section 1007 -- Accessible means of
WAC 51-54-1008
Section 1008 -- Doors, gates and
WAC 51-54-1009
Section 1009 -- Stairways and
WAC 51-54-1010
Section 1010 -- Ramps.
WAC 51-54-1014
WAC 51-54-1015
WAC 51-54-1017
WAC 51-54-1018
Section 1018 -- Corridors.
WAC 51-54-1019