2018 International Existing Building Code – Fire 

Fire TAC 

IEBC
 Code Change No.	IEBC
Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IEBC and 2018 IEBC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FEBC and 2018 IEBC	Staff comments	
					
EB 16-15	401.2.4	Adds new section 401.2.4 “Fire resistance ratings”. 

The proposed language is identical to Section 803.6. The language was added to the 2015 IEBC by EB 26-13.  This language will allow for sprinkler protection trade-offs. This proposal attempts to provide for that process by adding a new section to the IEBC under Section 806 Building Elements and Materials. The suggested language provides that once an existing building is sprinklered throughout and meets the other fire protection requirements of Chapter 9 of the IBC, plans, investigation and evaluation reports, and other data can be submitted seeking approval of the code official for the assignment of the new fire-resistance ratings which might me a reduction, or potentially an increase.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal could reduce the cost of construction because it allows alteration projects using the prescriptive method to use sprinkler systems as alternatives to other forms of protection as allowed in the Building Code and as allowed in the IEBC for the work area method.

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EB 21-15	(New) 1105
(New) 1105.1
(New) 402.6
(New) 403.11
(New) 805
(New) 805.1	Adds new Section 402.6 “Carbon monoxide alarms in existing portions of a building”, 403.11 “Carbon monoxide alarms”, 804.4.4 “Carbon monoxide alarms”, Section 1105 “CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN GROUPS I-1, I-2, I-4 AND R”, 1105.1 “Carbon monoxide alarms in existing portions of a building”.

The code change was further modified by public comment.  This Public Comment (PC) will provide consistency between the IFC, IRC and the IEBC with regard to the installation requirements of carbon monoxide detection in existing buildings. Section 1103.9 of the IFC and Section R315 of the IRC contain requirements for installation of CO detection in existing occupancies. However there are no such requirements in the IEBC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The cost of construction will not increase since the existing buildings should already be in compliance with the requirements in IFC Section 1103.9. This proposal simply provides correlation between the I-Codes.
	This change is not similar to that of the FEBC. The FEBC provides for Florida specific changes to these sections as for Florida statutes	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  

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EB 22-15	(New) 1401.2.6
403.1
801.3	Revises section 403.1 “General”, 801.3 “Compliance”. Adds new Section 1401.2.6 “Escalators”.  This proposal simply makes the escalator width requirements consistent with the IBC for existing buildings. This was felt to be appropriate and an improvement to the IEBC

Cost Impact:  Will not increase the cost of construction
This is simply putting the provisions found in the IBC into the IEBC for work involving an alteration and will not increase the cost of construction.
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EB 28-15	405.5	Modifies text of Section 405.5 “Opening protective”.

Section 805.3.1.2.1 permits this exception for Level 2 Alterations. This proposal would provide the same exception for fire doors and windows along the fire escape when using the prescriptive compliance method.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
When fire sprinkler systems are installed there would be no need to install new opening protective
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EB 29-15	406.2
406.3
702.4
702.5
	Modifies text of Section 406.2 “Replacement window opening control devices”, 406.3 “Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings”, 702.4 “Window opening control devices on replacement windows”, 702.5 “Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings”.

The intent of this proposal is for consistent terminology in the IEBC between Chapter 4 and 7 when dealing with replacement windows. The added language also clarifies that this applies to windows in IRC dwellings. This public proposal is submitted by the ICC Building Code Action Committee (BCAC). The BCAC was established by the ICC Board of Directors to pursue opportunities to improve and enhance an assigned International Code or portion thereof. Committee modified proposal to include reference to IBC, Residential R310.2.2.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because it is simply coordinating current options in the IEBC.
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EB 61-15	804.2.4	Modifies Section 804.2.4 “Other required automatic sprinkler systems.” The intent of this code change is to address the concern that the municipal water supply must be available at the floor level where the work area is located without the installation of a fire pump. The determining factor for an automatic fire sprinkler system should be whether there is adequate water at the site, not whether a fire pump may be required when achieving an acceptable level of public safety.
This code change revises the text so that the adequacy of a municipal water supply at the building site is the determining
factor. When the work area exceeds 50% of the floor area and a fire sprinkler system would be required. The possible installation of a fire pump to supplement the water flow and pressure would not be the deciding factor when providing fire safety to the work area.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification simply moved the section from Section 804.2.4 to Section 904.1.4 bringing the provisions into Level 3 alterations.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The cost of fire pump will be added to the cost of the fire sprinkler system. However, the same fire pump should be adequate for future fire sprinkler system installations in the building, therefore, the fire pump will be a one-time cost for the building and future alterations.
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EB 62-15	804.4.1.7	Modifies text of Section 804.4.1.7 “Group R-4”. This proposal is a clarification of requirements and correlation of requirements. Smoke alarms are addressed in Section 804.3.  There is a Group B proposal to remove this requirement from new Group R-4s to have fire alarm systems in IBC/IFC Section 907.2.10 and from mandatory retrofit from IFC 1103.7.7. If this is successful, this section will also be deleted. If that is not approved, this clarification is needed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is a clarification only.
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EB 63-15	805.3
805.3.1
805.1.1
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  805.3.1.1(1)
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  805.3.1.1(2)
	Modifies text of Section 805.3.1 Minimum number., 805.3.1.1 Single-exit buildings., Adds new tables Table 805.3.1.1(1) “STORIES WITH ONE EXIT OR ACCESS TO ONE EXIT FOR R-2 OCCUPANCIES”, Table 805.3.1.1(2) “STORIES WITH ONE EXIT OR ACCESS TO ONE EXIT FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES”. This proposal was approved as it aligns the allowance of single exit buildings with the IBC. It would be
inappropriate for the IEBC to be more restrictive than the IBC. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification simply makes an editorial revision to Item 2.2 to be consistent with the terminology used in Item 2.1. The revision revises “shall not exceeds” to “does not exceed.”

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction. The intent of the proposal is coordination and an update to new terminology. It is not intended to increase requirements.
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EB 64-15	805.3.1.1	Modifies text of 805.3.1.1 Single-exit buildings. Removes Group R-4 and updates language regarding R-2 occupancies consisting of sleeping units.  The terminology is old and many in the list are addressed by new construction. IEBC Section 805.3.1. already says any single exits scenarios in IBC are permitted here. The CTC Committee scope limits them to Items 4 and 7.  This proposal is consistent with EB63-15 but focuses only on care occupancies. The committee approved the proposal or consistency with the action taken on EB63-15 and as a precaution so that minimally these issues are addressed. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This correlates IEBC with IBC for this extent of an alteration.
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EB 67-15	Table 1012.4
Table 1012.5	Modifies text of Table 1012.4 (1012.4) “MEANS OF EGRESS HAZARD CATEGORIES”, 1012.5 (1012.5) “HEIGHTS AND AREAS HAZARD CATEGORIES”. Adding R-4 Condition 2 and 1, respectively, to the tables is consistent with the identification of different levels of hazards for the residents in a Group R-4.  The conditions are based on the egress capability of the residents. Group R-4 Condition 1 is more consistent with Group R-3.  Group R-2 Condition 2 is closer to a Group I-1.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is a reduction in requirements for Group R-4 Condition 1
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EB 74-15	1401.2.4	Modifies Section 1401.2.4 “Alterations and repairs”.  Deletes language in this section that hinders correlation in other parts of the code. Public comment adds exception to Section 1401.2.4 “Alterations and repairs”.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as this revision is only a clarification of the current provisions.
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EB 77-15	1401.6	Modifies text of 1401.6 “Evaluation process”. Where the separation between the mixed occupancies qualifies for any category indicated in Section 1401.6.16, the score for each occupancy shall apply to each portion, or smoke compartment of the building based on the occupancy of the space. This proposal adds "other codes" because other codes, such as the International Building Code besides the IEBC are referenced in Chapter 14.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Editorial
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EB 79-15	1401.6.6
1401.6.6.1
	Modifies text of Section 1401.6.6 “Vertical openings”, 1401.6.6.1 “Vertical opening formula”. The last sentence of 1401.6.6 states "The maximum positive value for this requirement shall be 2." Since Table 1401.6.6(1) has a Value of 2, this application of this maximum positive value limit can create some confusion in the proper application of this section. This proposal clarifies the issue by providing a footnote to VO and modifies the text in 1401.6.6 to ensure that the maximum value of 2 applies to VO.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Editorial change.
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EB 81-15	Table 1401.6.8	Modifies text of Table 1401.6.8 (1401.6.8) “AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION VALUES”. Column f in Table 1401.6.8 is the only table in Chapter 14 that is populated with a "-" line. The dash line could be read two ways for occupancies other than an I-2: 1. As a "0", potentially conflicting with "category d" or; 2. As a Not Applicable indicator. The proponent believes that the intent of "-" is a not applicable indicator. Therefore, the column is revised to show "NA" which is then supported by a note at the bottom of the table to state that "NA" means "not applicable."

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is an editorial change providing clarity to the code with no cost impact.
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