Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-54A - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code › Section 51-54A-1103 - Fire safety requirements for existing buildings

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
1103.2 Emergency responder communication enhancement in
				existing buildings.
Existing buildings other than Group R-3, that do not
				have approved in-building, emergency response communication enhancement system
				for emergency responders in the building based on existing coverage levels of
				the public safety communication systems, shall be equipped with such coverage
				according to one of the following:
1.
			 Where an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being
			 replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception
			 1.
2. Within a time frame
			 established by the adopting authority.
EXCEPTION:
Where it is determined by the fire code official that
						  the in-building, emergency responder communication enhancement system is not
						  needed.
1103.4.3 More than five stories.
In other than
				Group I occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than five
				stories shall be protected by fire-resistant and smoke-rated construction.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Vertical opening protection is not required for
						  Group R-3 occupancies.
2. Vertical opening protection is not required for open
						  parking garages and ramps.
3. Vertical opening protection for escalators shall be
						  in accordance with Section 1103.4.8.
1103.5.6 Nightclub.
An automatic sprinkler system
				shall be provided throughout A-2 nightclubs as defined in this code. No
				building shall be constructed for, used for, or converted to occupancy as a
				nightclub except in accordance with this section.
1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms.
Existing Group I or
				Group R occupancies shall be provided with single station carbon monoxide
				alarms in accordance with Section 915.4.3. An inspection will occur when
				alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more
				sleeping rooms are added or created. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed
				as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with
				NFPA 72 and the manufacturer's instructions.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. For other than R-2 occupancies, if the building does
						  not contain a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or an attached
						  garage.
2. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings,
						  such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of
						  windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, or electrical
						  permits.
3. Installation, alteration or repairs of noncombustion
						  plumbing or mechanical systems.
4. Sleeping units or dwelling units in I and R-1
						  occupancies and R-2 college dormitories, hotel, DOC prisons and work releases
						  and assisted living facilities and residential treatment facilities licensed by
						  the state of Washington which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning
						  appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or have an attached garage, need not be
						  provided with carbon monoxide alarms provided that:
4.1. The sleeping units or dwelling unit is not
						  adjacent to any room which contains a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning
						  fireplace, or an attached garage; and
4.2. The sleeping units or dwelling unit is not
						  connected by duct work or ventilation shafts with a supply or return register
						  in the same room to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance, a
						  fuel-burning fireplace, or to an attached garage; and
4.3. The building is provided with a common area carbon
						  monoxide detection system.
5. An open parking garage, as defined in the
						  International Building Code, or enclosed parking garage ventilated in
						  accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be
						  considered an attached garage.
Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031,
				  
											19.27.074 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-063, §
				  51-54A-1103, filed 2/1/13, effective
				  7/1/13.