2018 International Fire Code (IFC) /International Mechanical Code (IMC) – Fire Prevention – Mechanical TAC

IMC- Code Change No.	IMC-
Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC – Mechanical TAC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FMC and 2018 IMC.	Staff comments	
					
F12-16	903.2.11.1.1 (IBC [F] 903.2.11.1.1), 903.2.11.2 (IBC
[F] 903.2.11.2), 904.12.4 (IBC [F] 904.12.4), 905.5 (IBC [F] 905.5), 906..5 (IBC [F] 906.5), 907.2 (IBC [F]
907.2), 907.2.6 (IBC [F] 907.2.6), 907.2.6.3.3 (IBC [F] 907.2.6.3.3), 907.2.10.1 (IBC [F] 907.2.10.1),
907.2.20 (IBC [F] 907.2.20), 907.2.22.2 (IBC [F] 907.2.22.2), 907.4.2.6 (IBC [F] 907.4.2.6), 907.8.2 (IBC
[F] 907.8.2), 909.12.4 (IBC [F] 909.12.4, IMC [F] 513.12.4), 910.4.5 (IBC [F] 910.4.5), 
3313.1 (IBC [F] 3311.1, IEBC [F] 1506.1), 
109.1.1, [F] 403.1	Revises section 303.2.11.1.1 “Opening dimensions and access,” revises section 903.2.11.2 “Rubbish and linen chutes,” revises section 904.12.4 “Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems,” revises section 905.5 “Location of Class II standpipe hose connections,” revises section 906.5 “Conspicuous location,” revises section 907.2 “Where required—new buildings and structures,” revises section 907.2.6 “Group I,” revises section 907.2.6.3.3 “Automatic smoke detection system,” revises section 907.2.10.1 “Manual fire alarm system,” revises section 907.2.20 “Covered and open mall buildings,” revises section 907.2.22.2 “Other airport traffic control towers,” revises section 907.4.2.6 “Unobstructed and unobscured,” revises section 907.8.2 “Testing,” revises section 909.12.4 “Automatic control,” revises section 910.4.5 “Manual control location,” revises section 3313.1 “Where required,” revises section 513.12.4 IMC and revises section 403.1 “Restricted Access” to provide a change in terminology for clarity purposes. This amendment was approved as modified per public comment by Michael O’Brian to provide further clarity.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a change in terminology for clarity and will have not technical changes to the codes.

	Same as change between 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC	
	
     TAC Action

X

     Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
     YES (Select Criteria)                                                     NO: 

 

     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

     Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:

YES (Select Criteria)                                                               NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 
Others (Explain):	
    	
TAC	
Cmsn.	

       No Action Needed 	

	

	

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