2018 International Fire Code (IFC) /International Building Code (IBC) – Fire Prevention - Fire TAC

IBC- Code Change No.	IBC-
Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC – Fire TAC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FBC and 2018 IBC.	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 IBC and 2018 IBC	
	
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F14-16	311.2.2, 503.6, 508.1.1, 907.5.1 (IBC [F] 907.5.1), 909.15 (IBC [F] 909.15), 912.2 (IBC [F]
912.2), 912.2.1(IBC [F] 912.2.1), 912.4 (IBC [F] 912.4), 912.4.2 (IBC [F] 912.4.2), 3209.4, B103.1,
B103.2, D103.2, L104.14.1; IBC [F] 403.4.6, [F] 911.1.1	Revises sections to provide consistency when approval is needed for items utilized during firefighting operations. The IFC and IBC both contain requirements where either the "fire code official", or the "fire chief", or the "fire department" needs to provide approval.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is only a change in terminology.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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F44-16	508.1.3, IBC [F] 911.1.3	Revises section 508.1.3 (IBC [F] 911.1.3) “Size,” to keep the current minimum fire command room size as it currently exists in the code. This amendment was approved as modified by the public comment of Stephen DiGiovanni.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This amendment will have varying effects on construction (both increase and decrease), as some buildings ( those less than 1,333,333 sf in building area) would be able to use smaller Fire Command Centers than are currently required, while other buildings (those larger than 1,333,333 sf in building area) would be required to have larger Fire Command Centers than are currently
required.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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F56-16	 IBC [F] 2702.2.3	Revises section (IBC [F] 2702.2.3) “Emergency responder radio coverage systems” to appropriately bring the power supply requirements in line with that which is required for fire alarm system.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. It will significantly reduce the cost of the system since the proposed 12-HR UPS power back up system is less costly than the currently required 24-HR UPS system.
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F57-16	IBC [F] 2702.2.3	Revises section (IBC [F] 2702.2.3) “Emergency responder radio coverage systems,” to allow the use of available standby power generators in lieu of 12 hours provided strictly from batteries.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will reduce the cost of construction.
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F75-16	105.7.9 (New), 202, 202 (New), 604.2.6 (New) (IBC [F] 2702.2.6 (New)), 606.8, 606.8.1
(New), 901.5, 901.6, 902.1, 908.1 (IBC [F] 908.1), 908.2 (IBC [F] 908.2), 908.3 (IBC [F] 908.3)] 908.3.1
(IBC [F] 908.3.1), 908.3.2 (IBC [F] 908.3.2), 908.3.3 ([F] 908.3.3), 908.4 (IBC [F] 908.4), 908.5 (IBC [F]
908.5), 908.6 (IBC [F] 908.6), 908.7 (IBC [F] 908.7), 916.(New) (IBC [F] 916 (New)), 
6204.1.11; IBC [F] 406.8.5, [F] 406.8.5.1, [F]
406.8.5.1.1, [F] 406.8.5.2, [F] 406.8.5.3, [F] 415.2, [F] 415.11.7, [F] 415.11.7.1, [F] 415.11.7.1.1, [F]
415.11.7.1.2, [F] 415.11.7.1.3, [F] 415.11.7.1.4, [F] 415.11.7.2, [F] 415.11.9.3, [F] 421.6, [F] 421.6.3, [F]
421.6.1, [F] 421.6.4, [F] 421.6.2	Adds new section 105.7.9 “Gas detection systems,” deletes without substitution section 202 definition of “Continuous gas detection system,” adds new section 202 definition of “Gas detection system,” adds new definition of “HPM,” adds new section 604.2.6 (IBC [F] 2702.2.6) “Gas detection systems,” revises section 606.8 “Refrigerant detection,” adds new section 606.8.1 “Refrigerants other than ammonia,” revises section “901.5 Installation acceptance testing,” revises section 901.6 “Inspection, testing and maintenance,” adds new definitions to Chapter 2, revises section 
908.1 “Group H occupancies” revises section 908.2 “Group H-5 occupancy,” deletes without substitution sections 908.3 “Highly toxic and toxic materials,” section 908.4 “Ozone gas-generator rooms,” section 908.6 “Refrigeration systems,” section 908.7 “Carbon dioxide (CO2),” adds new section 916.1 “Gas Detection Systems,” section 916.2 “Permits,” section 916.3 “Equipment,” section 916.4 “Power Connections,” section 916.5 “Emergency and standby power,” section 916.6 “Sensor Locations,” revises section 6204.1.11 “Standby power,” revises section [F] 406.8.5 “Gas detection system,” revises section [F] 406.8.5.1 “Operation System activation,” revises section [F] 406.8.5.2 “Failure of the gas detection system,” deletes without substitution sections [F] 406.8.5.1 “System design,” section [F] 406.8.5.1.1 “Gas detection system components,” revises section [F] 415.11.7 “Gas detection systems,” revises section [F] 415.11.7.1 “Where required,” revises section [F] 415.11.7.1.1 “Fabrication areas,” revises section [F] 415.11.7.1.2 “HPM rooms,” revises section [F] 415.11.7.1.3 “Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms,” [F] 415.11.7.1.4 “Corridors,” revises section [F] 415.11.7.2 “Gas detection system operation,” section [F] 415.11.7.1.3 “Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms,” section [F] 15.11.7.1.4 “Corridors,” section [F] 415.11.7.2 “Gas detection system operation,” section  [F] 415.11.9.3 “Signals,” section [F] 421.6 “Gas detection system,” section [F] 421.6.1 “Operation System activation,” deletes without substitution section  [F] 421.6.1 “System design,” revises section 421.6.2 “Failure of the gas detection system,” and deletes without substitution section [F] 421.6.2 “Gas detection system components,” to clarify gas detection system requirements. This amendment was approved as modified by the public comment of Jeffrey Shapiro.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The additional construction requirements in this proposal have the potential to increase construction costs. However, since the features described in Section 916 are currently available with most gas detection equipment on the market today, the additional costs may not be significant and/or construction of walls not necessary for fire or life safety.

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F79-16	 (IBC [F] 2702.1.2) (New)	Adds new section 2702.1.2 “Fuel Line piping protection” to require fuel lines supplying a generator set inside a building to be separated with fire resistance- rated construction from areas of the building other than in the room in which the generator is located.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This requirement for protection of the fuel lines supplying stationary generators already applies to high-rise buildings. This proposal, if approved, would require labor to install generic materials or a proprietary system to protect fuels lines in all buildings with stationary generators.
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F95-16	907.2.23 (IBC [F] 907.2.23); IBC [F] 307.1.1,

	Revises section [F] 307.1.1 “Uses other than Group H,” and revises section 907.2.23 “Battery rooms,” to introduce a number of new requirements that cover stationary storage battery installations that were previously largely unregulated. This proposal was approved as modified by public comment 2 from Michael O'Brian.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This proposal introduces a number of new requirements that cover stationary storage battery installations that were previously largely unregulated.
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F111-16	[F] 307.1.1	Revises section [F] 307.1.1 “Uses other than Group H,” to identify that the separation requirements for stationary fuel cell power systems in incidental use areas of buildings was not properly addressed. This proposal was approved as modified by public comment 1 from Michael O'Brian.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
There are no requirements in the code that specifically regulate these systems. Complying with the proposed requirements will result in increased construction and maintenance expenses.
	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  
	
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F112-16	[IBC:[F]
907.2.24(New)], IBC; [F] 307.1.1,

	Revises section 907.2.24 (IBC [F] 907.2.24) “Capacitor energy storage systems,” and revises section [F] 307.1.1 “Uses other than Group H,” to introduce a number of new requirements for capacitor energy storage system installations that were previously unregulated.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This proposal introduces a number of new requirements for capacitor energy storage system installations that were previously unregulated.
	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  
	
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F130-16	
(IBC [F] 806.1)	Revises section 806.1 “Decorative Materials and Trim” to provide clarification.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
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F134-16	 (IBC [F] 806)	Revises section 806 ”Decorative Materials and Trim” to provide clarification with regard to the application of the requirements of combustible decorative materials. 

Cost Impact: This proposal will not increase the cost of construction. In fact, it will reduce the cost of construction in those occupancies which do not need to comply.
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F135-16	(IBC: [F] 806.3)	Revises section 806.3 Combustible decorative materials to provide clarity for Group I-3 occupancies and more flexibility for window coverings.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal will provide clarity for Group I-3 occupancies and more flexibility for window coverings, therefore there are no cost impacts associated with this proposal.
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F141-16	901.4.6, 903.3, 903.3.6 (IBC [F] 903.3.6) (New), 903.3.6.1 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.1) (New), 903.3.6.2
(IBC [F] 903.3.6.2) (New), 903.3.6.3 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.3) (New), 903.3.6.4 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.4) (New),
903.3.6.5 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.5) (New), 903.3.6.6 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.6) (New), 903.3.6.7 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.7)
(New)	Adds new section 903.3.6 (IBC [F] 903.3.6) “Fire sprinkler riser rooms,” adds new section 903.3.6.1 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.1) “Size,” adds new section 903.3.6.2 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.2) “Working space,” adds new section 903.3.6.3 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.3) “Exterior Access Door,” adds new section 903.3.6.4 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.4) “Marking on access doors,” adds new section 903.3.6.5 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.5) “Equipment access,” adds new section 903.3.6.6 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.6) “Environment,” adds new section 903.3.6.7 (IBC [F] 903.3.6.7) “Lighting” to provide a minimum level of protection and location for fire sprinkler risers. This proposal provides a minimum level of protection and location for fire sprinkler risers.. The proposal was approved as modified.  The modification was approved because it was decided by the committee that the same room requirements that are required for fire pump rooms should also be required for automatic sprinkler riser rooms..

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This proposal will result in a minimal increase to the cost of construction to provide a riser room of 16 square feet.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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F145-16	[IBC [F] 202, [F] 901.6.2
(New), [F] 901.6.2.1 (New), [F] 901.6.2.2 (New)	Adds new section 202 definition of “INTEGRATED FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM TESTING,” adds new section 202 definition of “SUBORDINATE (SYSTEM),” adds new section “901.6.2 Integrated Testing,” adds section 901.6.2.1 “General,” adds new section 901.6.2.2 “Smoke Control Systems,” adds new section 901.6.2.2 “High-rise buildings,” and adds new referenced standard NFPA 4-2015 “Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing,” Referenced in Section 901.6.2.2 to require proper operation of integrated features of fire-protection and life-safety systems. This proposal was approved as modified.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Although it is currently the intent of the IFC for fire-protection and life-safety systems to be thoroughly tested, including ensuring that integrated systems and features work properly, this requirement has not been previously addressed by specific code text. Accordingly, adding a specific requirement for integrated testing might arguably be regarded as having a construction cost impact. In
addition, specifically with respect to high-rise buildings, the required planning and execution of integrated testing to comply with NFPA 4 will likely increase the cost of building commissioning tests.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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F152-16	903.2.1(IBC [F] 903.2.1), 903.2.1.1 (IBC [F] 903.2.1.1), 903.2.1.2 (IBC [F] 903.2.1.2), 903.2.1.3
(IBC [F] 903.2.1.3) , 903.2.1.4 (IBC [F] 903.2.1.4) , 903.2.1.5 (IBC [F] 903.2.1.5)	Revises section 903.2.1 “Group A,” revises section 
903.2.1.1 “Group A-1,” revises section 903.2.1.2 “Group A-2,” revises section 903.2.1.3 “Group A-3,” and revises section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 to remove inconsistencies within code sections.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal clarifies existing code provisions and will have no effect on the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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F153-16	 (903.2.1.5 (IBC [F] 903.2.1.5), 903.2.1.5.1 (New) [IBC [F] 903.2.1.5.1
(New)], IBC 1029.1.1.1	Revises section 903.2.1.5 “Group A-5,” adds new section 903.2.1.5.1 “Spaces under grandstands or bleachers,” revises section 304.1.3 “Space underneath seats,” adds new section “304.1.3.1 Spaces underneath grandstand,” and revises section 1029.1.1.1 “Spaces under grandstands and bleachers” to correlate the grandstand and bleacher requirements between the IFC and IBC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Both requirements are established in each code. This proposal pulls together the active and passive requirements.
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F154-16	903.2.2 (IBC [F] 903.2.2)	Revises section 903.2.2 “Ambulatory care facilities” to provide protection from issues below the nearest level of exit discharge.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
Increasing sprinkler coverage below the level of exit discharge will add the cost of sprinklers. The total cost will vary per building and design.  The total cost will vary per building and design. On hilly sites where there may be several floors below the LED, the cost will be more extreme. The cost impact to existing tenants by adding sprinklers should be considered as well. Some building may be ruled out by tenants due to lack of
sprinkler coverage.

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F157-16	903.2.3 (IBC [F] 903.2.3)	Revises section 903.2.3 “Group E” to provide for a fire sprinkler trigger in Group E occupancies based on occupant load.  This proposal was further modified by public comment which further adjust the occupant load for triggering fire sprinkler requirement.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Will require a fire sprinkler system installation in many education buildings that are currently not required by the IFC to have fire sprinkler protection.

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F163-16	903.2.11.1 (IBC [F] 903.2.11.1)	Revises section 903.2.11.1 “Stories without openings”  to  provide language that clarifies the intended requirements by removing the double negative that is found in the current code section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is simply language change and would not increase construction.
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F165-16	903.3.1.1.2 (IBC [F] 903.3.1.1.2)	Revises section 903.3.1.1.2 “Bathrooms” to remove the requirement for sprinklers in bathrooms of group R-4 occupancies.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a reduction in sprinkler coverage requirements from current code.

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F170-16	903.3.1.2.1 (IBC [F] 903.3.1.2.1)	Revises section 903.3.1.2.1 “Balconies and decks” to correlate with the balcony sprinkler requirements in Section 1406.3. This proposal was approved as modified by public comment submitted by Jeffrey Shapiro.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal does not add any new requirements and therefore will not increase the cost of construction.

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F172-16	903.3.1.2.3 (New) (IBC [F] 903.3.1.2.3 (New)), 903.2.8.3 ([F] 903.2.8.3) , 903.2.8.3.1 (IBC [F]
903.2.8.3.1), 903.2.8.3.2 (IBC [F] 903.2.8.3.2)	Adds new section 903.3.1.2.3 “Attics,” revises section [F] 903.2.8.3 “Group R-4 Condition 2,” deletes section  [F] 903.2.8.3.1 “Attics used for living purposes, storage or fuel-fired equipment,” and deletes section [F] 903.2.8.3.2 “Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel-fired equipment” to increase fire protection in attics.  This proposal is recommended as a response to fire-service concerns about suppressing a fire involving a tall pedestal building attic.  The code change was further modified by the Committee to extend the new requirements to Type IV in addition to Types III and V construction buildings.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The added requirement for attic protection will increase the cost of construction for affected buildings.
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F174-16	904.12 (IBC [F] 904.12)	Revises section 904.12 “Commercial cooking systems”  and adds new standard “NFPA 96-2014 - Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations” to  clarify the use of the appropriate NFPA Standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This language is editorial in nature to clarify the use of the appropriate NFPA Standard.
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F175-16	904.12 (IBC [F] 904.12)	Revises section 904.12 “Commercial cooking systems” to provide another suppression option.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This only provides another suppression option and would not increase the cost of construction.
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F176-16	904.13.2 (IBC [F] 904.13.2), 906.1 (IBC [F] 906.1), 906.4
(IBC F] 906.4)	Revises section 906.1 “Where required,” revises section 906.4 “Cooking grease equipment fires to move the already existing requirements from one code section to another.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This simply moves the already existing requirements from one code section to another no substantive changes were made.
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P177-16	IBC [F] 904.13, IBC [F] 904.13.1, IBC [F] 904.13.2 	Modified text of Section 904.13 “Domestic cooking systems in Groups I-1 or I-2 Condition 1”, 904.13.1 “Manual system operation and interconnection”, 904.13.2 “Portable fire extinguishers”. This is coordination with G123-15(AS) and M45-15(AS). G 123-15 added criteria for domestic cooking in Group I-1 areas with a limited number of residents. M45-15 added a reference to this section for hoods in both Group I-1 and I-2. Section 904.13.2 is a subsection of 904.13, so the group does not have to be in the title. In addition, the group is not in the
text

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This clarification that will most likely reduce the cost of the hoods required.
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P178-16	IBC [F] 904.13	Modifies text of Section 904.13 “Domestic cooking systems in Group I-2 Condition 1”. NFPA 96 allows for recirculating hoods in commercial kitchens. These kitchens are not commercial cooking, but are limited to domestic cooking for a limited number of residents. This will not be a health issue for residents, but is needed to allow for flexibility in design of these spaces. The aromas of cooking are one of the primary benefits for allowing kitchens in these home-like environments.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will be either a reduction or no change to construction requirements for venting.

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F179-16	IBC [F] 904.13, IBC [F] 904.13.1, IBC [F] 904.13.1.1, IBC [F] 904.13.1.2 (New),  IBC [F] 904.13.2	Modifies text of Section 904.13 “Domestic cooking systems”, 904.13.1 “Protection from fire”, 904.13.2 ‘Portable fire extinguishers”. Adds new Section 904.13.1.1 “Automatic fire-extinguishing system”, 904.13.1.2 “Ignition prevention”. Group A code proposals G 105-15 and G 121-15 were approved as submitted. These proposals covered the use of domestic
cooking systems in Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancies and Group R-2 college dormitories. The reason statements for both proposals references that changes were needed to IBC/IFC Section 904.13 to provide correlation. This proposal provides this correlation, and makes no substantive changes to the existing Section 904.13 requirements

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal provides correlation with new IBC requirements for the domestic cooktops used in non-household occupancies. The option to use cooktops with ignition resistant burners in lieu of an automatic extinguishing system has the potential to actually reduce the cost of construction in these occupancies.

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F180-16	IBC [F] 904.13 (New)	Adds new Section 904.13 “Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems”, adds new standard “NFPA 2010, Edition 2015, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems”. In 2006, the NFPA 2010 (Edition 2006) Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems was first published. In 2011, the International Code Council Evaluation Service published the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Fixed Condensed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems AC432.
In 2013, the New York City Fire Code was amended to modify Section FC 904 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS to include a new subsection 904.13 Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems that comply with NFPA 2010 (current Edition 2015).
In 2014, the ICC-ES published its first Division: 21 00 00 Fire Suppression, Section 21 22 18 Fixed Condensed Aerosol
Extinguishing System Units evaluation report ESR-3230 for an aerosol fire suppression system in compliance with IFC 2009 and IFC 2012 as an alternative to IFC 904.9 Halon Fire Extinguishing Systems. In 2014, ANSI approved UL standard UL 2775 Standard for Fixed Condensed Aerosol Extinguishing System Units.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Condensed aerosol fire suppression systems used as total flooding systems for the protection of Class A (surface), Class B, and Class C hazards can reduce construction, installation, and maintenance costs compared with existing fire suppression systems. This technology does not use compressed gas cylinders nor pressure rated piping. Generally these systems are electrically operated when integrated with ICC IFC approved fire alarm and releasing control systems and approved/listed releasing panels, or
are deployed as automatic stand-alone fire extinguishing units. Typically these extinguishing units are designed as disposable devices with a minimum 10 year shelf life.
As there are no piping distribution systems required, no special storage requirements for compressed gas bottles, and the ability of the flooding agent to protect areas with limited leakage, the construction costs involving these systems are typically lower than conventional chemical and gas fire extinguishing systems requiring gas pressure.
Furthermore the technology remains effective even with leakage in the space, and therefore offers an alternative fire
suppression technology for existing installations involving reconstruction or new construction of areas with special hazards, and where total room integrity construction is problematic. As the units are designed to be disposable, generally they require very little maintenance and consequently offer low long term life cycle costs to facility operators.
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F183-16	IBC [F] 905.12 (New)	Adds new Section 905.12 “Locking Standpipe Outlet Caps”. Standpipe connection caps are vulnerable to theft. Vandalism is a concern when trash and debris are introduced into the
outlet. The debris will flow directly to the fire fighters nozzle creating a life safety issue for fire fighters. The other problem that exists is with dry systems. When one or more valves are open within the system, and the fire department pumps to the system, the correct flow and pressure will not reach the fire fighters, causing a delay in the application of water. This delay can create increased property damage and life safety issues. This provision, when applied, will require the protected FDC and protected standpipe caps to have a compatible and standard opening mechanism. Approved as modified, to edit language in the original proposal.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The cost is $103.00 per outlet protected. In a normal highrise with two stairs the cost would be $206.00 per floor.
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F184-16	IBC [F] 905.3.1	Modifies text of Section 905.3.1 “Height”. The current requirements for the need for standpipes is based upon the distance from the lowest level of FD vehicle
access to the floor level of the highest story or the converse condition. Since the fire department is the primary user of standpipes, the ability to stretch hoselines should be the priority in developing requirements based on height. For every landing that the FD needs to stretch a hoseline around when advancing it from the ground level, it delays deployment for firefighting operations and requires additional personnel to complete it effectively. Furthermore, having a more consistent requirement based on the building rather than differences in height measurement is beneficial to firefighters during initial building size-up. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification was approved because the
deletion of the word "one" makes it clear that having more than one of the listed conditions will still require the installation.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This proposal will increase the cost of construction for unsprinklered buildings that are four stories and previously were arranged to stay below the 30 foot requirement since a Class III standpipe will need to be installed. This proposal will increase the cost of construction for sprinklered buildings that are four stories and previously were arranged to stay below the 30 foot requirement since Class I FD hose outlets and larger riser piping will be to be installed.
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F185-16	IBC [F] 905.3.1	Modifies text of Section 905.3.1 “Height”.  The purpose of this code change proposal is to have a discussion on the need for occupant-use hose in Group B and E occupancies. The proposal is written to remove the occupant-use hose from these occupancies by switching from a Class III to a
Class I standpipe system in these occupancies. Approved by public comment to rearrange the text of the mod.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The removal of the requirements for occupant-use hose will save on the cost of construction and maintenance of the hose systems.
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F187-16	IBC [F] 905.4	Modifies text of Section 905.4 “Location of Class I standpipe hose connections”. This change is proposed in order to make the hose valve location requirements consistent with current requirements in NFPA 14. NFPA 14 requires hose valves to be located at the main floor landing. Approved as modified to change the text of the mod.  The modification was approved because the deleted text is unnecessary with the change in the location requirement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will reduce the cost by not requiring the additional risers necessary to install hose outlets at intermediate landings
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F188-16	IBC [F] 905.4	Modifies text of Section 905.4 “Location of Class I standpipe hose connections”. Adds an exception. Correlation with NFPA 14-2016 Section 7.3.2.5. The provision recognizes that there is no significant value to having two standpipes located at opposite ends of an open breezeway or corridor that connects to open stairs since both standpipes are essentially sharing the same environmental space.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification of the requirements of the current code.
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F190-16	IBC [F] 906.1	Modifies text of Section 906.1 “Where required”. Schools are now required to develop lock down plans to protect students and faculty from intruders. The plans effectively
prevent access to portable extinguishers normally located in hallways during lockdown situations. Locating extinguishers in
classrooms provides accessibility during normal conditions as well as when a school is forced into lockdown. This change provides an option for schools implementing lockdown plans to relocate extinguishers from hallways to classrooms. This is an option, not a requirement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will provide an option to schools, and is not a requirement; as such, the school management is empowered to make the best decision based upon their individual needs.

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F192-16	IBC [F] 907.1.2, IBC [F] 907.1.3 (New))	Modifies text of Section 907.1.2 “Fire alarm shop drawings”.  Adds new text as follows 907.1.3 “Document Access”.  This code change will eliminate any conflicts and confusion by the referenced standard (NFPA 72) and IFC. This proposal is submitted by the ICC Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC).  The proposal was further modified by the Committee.  The
modification was approved because of the uncertainty and concern over the document storage and maintenance procedures.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There are no cost increases as this is what is already required in NFPA 72.

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F194-16	IBC [F] 907.2.1	Modifies text of Section 907.2.1 “Group A”. This change would serve to increase the fire alarm requirement where the A occupancy is located on a level other than that of exit discharge to be at least as strenuous as that of a B occupancy, which has the same 100 occupant load criteria for such.  

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This will increase the cost of construction where A occupancies meet the criteria established by the change.
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F196-16	IBC [F] 907.2.10
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IBC [F] 420.6
IEBC 804.4.1.7	Deletes Section 907.2.10 “Group R-4”, Section 907.2.10.1 “Manual fire alarm system”, 1103.7.7 “Group R-4”, Section 904.4.1.7 “Group R-4”. Modifies Section [F] 420.6 “Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms”. Deletes 804.4.17 of the IEBC. Approved as Modified by Public Comment.  Per the Committee, this proposal was disapproved based on a request for CTC to further review the proposal. Per reasoning the intent remains was to allow for group homes with residents capable of self preservation to have an appropriate level of safety. To ask for a manual fire alarm system and an automatic smoke detection system for a facility with 16 or fewer residents is not warranted.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a logical reduction in requirements.
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F197-16	IBC [F] 907.2.13.3 (New)	Adds Section 907.2.13.3 “Multi-channel voice evacuation”. A fire alarm system that has multiple channels allows one area of the building to receive an evacuation message, while other areas of the building can be given other instructions. Approved as modified by public comment.  During the testimony on F197-16, the committee stated that they felt a single channel system is sufficient and that a multi-channel system is an unwarranted cost increase. The proposed modification would make the requirement for multi-channel voice evacuation systems applicable to high-rise buildings only when the buildings have an occupied floor more than 120 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. For those fire alarm notification systems that previously would have been allowed to be installed in high-rise buildings as a single channel system, this code proposal will increase the cost of the fire alarm notification system.
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F203-16	IBC [F] 907.3.2)	Modifies text of Section 907.3.2 “Special locking systems”. Revising this section for correlation to "special locking systems" of Sections 1010.1.9.6 (Controlled egress doors in Groups I-1 and I-2), 1010.1.9.7 (Delayed egress), or 1010.1.9.8 (Sensor release of electrically locked egress doors) as each of these three sections for special locking systems require subsequent action by their locking system upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system. Also, deleting "smoke or heat" in this sentence as the specifics of the detection system does not need to be specified in this sentence. Approved as modified to remove reference to 1010.1.9.8.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The revisions are correlative. No technical revisions intended.
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F204-16	IBC [F] 907.4.2.1	Modifies text of Section 907.4.2.1 “Location”. This is a correction in terminology. While fire alarm boxes may be located along the egress path, in the route measured as the exit access travel distance, the distance to the manual fire alarm boxes is not the "exit access travel distance".

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is only a clarification issue and will not affect the cost of construction.
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F206-16	IBC [F] 907.5.2.2.4)	Modifies text of Section 907.5.2.2.4 “Emergency voice/alarm communication captions”. This modification is proposing to add existing language from IBC Section 1108.2.7.3 to this section. This proposal correlates the access provisions with Chapter 9 by adding the scoping language. This proposal further affords the fire official, building official and other users of the code to design and enforce in accordance with Chapter 9 where both fire alarm and emergency voice alarm communication systems provisions are found.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a correlation of codes for better user design and enforcement.
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F212-16	IBC [F] 907.5.2.3.2	Modifies text of Section 907.5.2.3.2 “907.5.2.3.2 Groups I-1 and R-1”. This proposal is an attempt to clarify specifically where the visible notification appliances shall be located in newly constructed Group R-1 and I-1 dwelling and sleeping units and make sure that visible alarm notification is provided such that timely notification to guests with hearing impairments will occur. This requirement will only affect those rooms identified as accessible.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This provision has the potential to add an additional notification appliance however the intent was full visibility within the unit.
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F213-16	IBC [F] 907.5.2.3.3)	Modifies text of Section 907.5.2.3.3 “Group R-2”. This proposed change will save construction costs and provide clear direction for designers, owners and installers in R-2 buildings. The code intent has not changed. There needs to be a capability to support visible fire alarm notification appliances in R-2 buildings when needed as the building evolves. Approved as modified by public comment. Changes the text to use the IBC defined term "story" rather than "floor."
2. Correlates with the change to A117.1-2015, which renumbered Chapter 10 to Chapter 11. 3. More specifically recognizes wireless equipment as the new technology mentioned in the committee reason statement for
Approval as Modified. 4. Reformats the three existing options for providing future expansion capability as a list for clarity.
Final Action Results F213-16

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. None. It will have an impact on saving construction costs as described above.
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F216-16	IBC [F] 909.1, 	Modifies text of Section 909.1 “Scope and purpose”.  This code change provides correlation with the revision in IFC/IBC 910 where the terminology was revised in the 2015 edition. This proposal complements FS74-15 approved in 2015 which reviewed all Group A I-Code references that "point" to IBC
Section 716 and / or to subsection(s) of IBC 716, and revised several of the pointers. With proposal FS101-15 approved last year which completely reorganized IBC Section 716, the pointers in Group B code sections need to be reviewed and several revised

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The revision is purely editorial and has no effect on the cost of construction. It will merely be consistent with the current language in Section 910.
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F217-16, Part I	IBC [F] 909.5.3, [F] 909.5.3.1	Modifies text of Section 909.5.3 “Opening protection”, 909.5.3.1 “Group I-1 Condition 2, Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities”, 1103.3.2 “Elevator emergency operation”.  This proposal complements FS74-15 approved in 2015 which reviewed all Group A I-Code references that "point" to IBC
Section 716 and / or to subsection(s) of IBC 716, and revised several of the pointers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There should be no cost increase. The proposed revisions should be consistent with the intent of the code.
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F217-16, Part II	IECC C402.5.4	Modifies text of Section C402.5.4 “Doors and access openings to shafts, chutes, stairways and elevator lobbies”. This proposal complements FS74-15 approved in 2015 which reviewed all Group A I-Code references that "point" to IBC
Section 716 and / or to subsection(s) of IBC 716, and revised several of the pointers. With proposal FS101-15 approved last year which completely reorganized IBC Section 716, the pointers in Group B code sections need to be reviewed and several revised.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There should be no cost increase. The proposed revisions should be consistent with the intent of the code.
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F218-16	IBC [F] 909.6.1	Modifies text of Section 909.6.1 “Minimum pressure difference”. This change is intended to address the fact that smoke barriers can exist within a single smoke zone, which may be comprised of active and passive sub-zones.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification of the requirements of the current code.
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F221-16	IBC [F] 912.2,  IBC [F] 912.2.1	Modifies text of Section 912.2 “Location”.  Deletes section 912.2.1 “Visible location”. This proposal is simply meant as a clarification and enhancement of the existing requirement. Approved by public comment, The previous code proposal attempted to consolidate two sections into one, and to update wording for a technical reason and for clarity. From the committee responses it was clear that the changes made the code section less clear. This public comment goes
back to the current code language, and keeps the two sections separate.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. May increase the cost of construction due to clarification of the requirement to provide an unobstructed pathway between fire
apparatus and a fire department connection. Although this was implicit in the prior code text, the clarifications provided by this change eliminate the chance for subjective interpretation of the provisions.
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F224-16	IBC [F] 915.1.3, [F] 915.1.4, [F] 915.1.5, [F] 915.2.3, [F] 915.3, [F] 915.4.3 (New), [F] 915.4.3	Modifies text of Section 915.1.3 “Fuel burning forced-air furnaces”, 915.1.4 “Fuel-burning appliances outside of dwelling units, sleeping units and classrooms”, 915.1.5 “Private garages”, 915.2.3 “Group E occupancies”, 915.3 “Carbon monoxide detection”, 915.4.4 “Combination alarms”. Adds new section 915.4.3 “Locations”. This proposal clarifies the locations where carbon monoxide alarms can be used in accordance with their listings, which is in dwelling units and sleeping rooms. It also clarifies the applications where carbon monoxide detectors must be used, which includes locations other than dwelling units and sleeping units, and in locations where detection is required in a location that may be
remote from occupied areas being protected.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal merely clarifies the applications that require a carbon monoxide detector be provided, as part of a carbon monoxide
detection system. This provides correlation with the applications for which carbon monoxide detection equipment is listed.

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F226-16	IBC [F] 916	Adds new Section 916.1 “Gas detection system activation”. This proposal is a companion change to the FCAC proposal that adds a new Section 916 on gas detection systems. It
adds a baseline detection threshold of 1/2 IDLH for non-flammable gases that require gas detection under other code sections, should a detection threshold not otherwise be specified by such sections. Approved by public comment, modifies text of Section 916.8 to “System activation”. The proposed modifications are for correlation with the section numbering and terminology used in Code Change F75-16, which was recommended for Approval as Submitted by the IFC Code Development Committee. This code change
will modify Section 916.8 in F75-16 to specify that the alarm activation threshold for a non-flammable gas will be 1/2 of the IDLH value unless the section of the code requiring gas detection specifies a different value, which is typically the case.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal does not add additional construction requirements.
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F228-16	IBC [F] 202, [F] 916 (New), [F] 916.1 (New), [F] 916.2 (New), [F]
916.3 (New), [F] 916.3.1 (New), [F] 916.4 (New), [F] 916.5 (New)	Adds new definitions “EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM”, “EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN”. Adds new Section 105.7.5 Emergency communication system, Section 916 “Emergency Communication Systems”. This code change proposal provides a requirement that a Risk Analysis and an Emergency Response Plan be created for every new educational occupancy and every new A, B occupancy for colleges and universities and new R-2 -occupancies operated
by a college or university for student or staff housing.
If the completed Risk Analysis indicates that an Emergency Communication System is warranted for the occupancy, this
proposal then provides a process for obtaining a permit from the fire code official and refers to NFPA 72 for system installation and maintenance. When a mass disaster event occurs, and they are occurring, the need for real time information communicated in a clear and concise method via various paths is very critical to Life Safety.

Approved as modified by public comment, Adds new Section 916 “Mass Notification Systems”. This action will NOT require a mass notification system to be installed; it requires the Risk Analysis which is outlined in detail within NFPA 72. That analysis prepared by a registered design professional along with stakeholders of the college and AHJ that will
outline what is needed for this location and application.
This code change proposal provides a requirement that a Risk Analysis be created for every new building of size that requires a fire alarm system in college's campuses. This trigger was included so that not any new building would be affected, just those that have already been shown to need a level a life safety. NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems-Mass Notification. The information/requirements for Risk Analysis and qualifications for those performing these services are within NFPA 72; they are matured and are in the 3rd cycle of revisions.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The cost for conducting a Risk Analysis would range from $5,000 to $15,000 per building depending on complexity.

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F238-16	IBC [F] Table 903.2.11.6	Modifies text of  TABLE 903.2.11.6 “ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS”. This requirement implements the Recommendation #1 included in the NIST Report of the Technical Investigation of The Station Nightclub Fire (NIST NCSTAR 2: Vol. I). Recommendation 1 of the NIST report states: "Model codes should require sprinkler systems for all new and existing nightclubs regardless of size. Group A-2 occupancies involve conditions such as large occupant loads, high occupant density, significant fuel loading and
moveable furnishings and decorations. Group A-2 occupancies also include the potential for reduced lighting levels, high noise levels, combustible decorations, strobe and flashing lights, alcohol consumption, and confusing egress paths. Each of these alone can be a significant issue, but when combined they lead to the inability of the occupants to promptly and safely exit the building under fire conditions. This proposal does not reach as far as the recommendation from NIST. While the NIST proposal recommends fire sprinklers in ALL facilities, the proposed section requires the Group A-2 occupancy fire area where alcoholic drinks are consumed in excess of 300 occupants be provided with a fire sprinkler system. The section does not require the other fire areas that may be in the A-2 to be protected, nor does it require the entire floor to be protected. Setting the threshold at 300 occupants will place the requirement where the higher potential for loss of life exists.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Adding a fire sprinkler system in an existing A-2 occupancy that serves alcohol will change the business plan of the owner. Investing
into a fire sprinkler system in the long term will benefit the owner by protecting the investment, property, and life safety of the patrons, as well as reduce the liability to the owner and insurance premiums.
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F258-16	IBC 426.1	Modifies text of Section [F] 426.1 “Combustible dusts, grain processing and storage”. The proposal was approved as a reference to the new NFPA standard 652 is necessary. This reference will provide more information on determining dust hazards and coordination with NFPA is important.  Approved as modified by public comment.  Modifies Section 2203.2 “Dust hazard analysis (DHA), 2204.1 “Specific hazards standards”. The purpose of the public comment is to clarify application of the new requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. For facilities already in compliance with current standards of care there should be no increase in cost.
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F274-16	IMC [F]502.16, [F]502.16.1 (New), [F]502.16.2 (New),
[F]502.16.1, [F]502.16.2, Chapter 15; IMC [FG] 304.5.1, [FG] 304.5.1.1, IMC [FG] 304.5.1.2, IMC [FG] 304.5.2, IMC [FG] 304.5.3	Modifies text of section [F] 502.16 “Repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels”, [F] 502.16.2.1 “Design”, [F] 502.16.2.2 “Operation”, 703.1 “Hydrogen-generating and refueling operations”. Adds new Section [F] 502.16.1 “Repair garages used for the repair of hydrogen-fueled vehicles”, [F] 502.16.2 “Exhaust ventilation system”. Adds new reference standard NFPA 2-2016 “Hydrogen Technologies Code”. Deletes entirety of Section 703.1.1 “Natural ventilation”, 703.1.2 “Mechanical ventilation”, 703.1.3 “Specially engineered installations”.  The exception language in 2311.7.2 (new numbering) was modified to match existing verbiage found in the IMC.

This proposal is a comprehensive fix of the exhaust ventilation requirements for repair garages for hydrogen fueled
vehicles and for exhaust ventilation requirements for the installation hydrogen-generating and refueling operations. The primary goal was consistency and correlation between the requirements found within the IFC, the IMC and the IFGC along with tighter correlation with the requirements of NFPA 2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will reduce the cost of installation by eliminating an internal conflict within the IMC, by correlating all of the ICC codes dealing with this topic, and by providing for tighter correlation with NFPA 2 which the I-Codes already refer to for these types of installations.
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P283-16	IBC 416, [F] 416.1, 416.2.1 (New), [F] 416.2.1, [F]
416.2.2, [F] 416.3.1, [F] 416.5	Modifies text of Section 416 “SPRAY APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FINISHES”, [F] 416.1 “General”, [F] 416.2.1 “Surfaces”, [F] 416.2.2 “Ventilation”, [F] 416.3.1 “Surfaces”, [F] 416.5 “Fire protection”. Adds definition of 416.2.1 “Construction”. Modifies definition “SPRAY ROOM”. This proposed code change is intended to correlate the requirements for spray operations in the IBC and the IFC.
First, the definition of spray room is revised. The definition of a term is never a good location for code requirements. This proposal removes the 1-hour separation construction requirement from the definition of spray room and places the requirement into Section 2404.2 where it belongs. This revision also correlates with IBC Section 416.2 which requires the 1-hour separation.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal correlates the spray finishing requirements in the IFC and the IBC.
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F293-16	IBC [F] 415.11.1.1.1, IFC 2704.2.2.1	Modifies text of Table [F] 415.11.1.1.1 “QUANTITY LIMITS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN A SINGLE FABRICATION AREA IN GROUP H-5”. The Semiconductor Industry Association is proposing a change in the allowable aggregate quantity of specified gases from a cubic feet limit of 9000 cubic feet to also allow a density limit of 0.2 ft3 per ft2. This density is equivalent to a 45,000 ft2 fabrication area with the current 9000 ft3 limit. Significant increases in building size has occurred with the introduction of the 300 millimeter wafer. Applying the 9000 ft3 aggregate gas limit to this size fabrication area would allow a density of 0.35 cu/ft2 which has been demonstrated to be a safe limit for the industry”. Modified by committee, the modification addresses the fact that the original intent of the proposal was to address the greater of the two amounts.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. It may reduce the cost because the manufacturing gases can continue to be placed near the tools where they are used instead of causing them to be piped in from remote locations.

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F298-16	3103.1
906.1, IBC: 202, 202 (New)	Modifies text of definition [BG] “TENT”,  “TENT”,  revises 3103.1 “General”. Adds new definition UMBRELLA STRUCTURE.

Including the term "umbrella structure" in and as part of definitions, would allow Code Officials clear language to enforce tent regulations when umbrellas reach an individual or collective size to form a structure equivalent to a tent. See photo examples attached. Approved as modified, the modification simply incorporates the concept of an umbrella structure within the definition for tent as it was felt to be a more simplistic and straightforward approach than placing the term throughout the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Adding clarification and new definition to ensure these installations are captured by current code.
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F329-16	IBC 3314 (New), [F] 3314.1	Adds new Section IBC [F] 3314.1 “Fire watch during combustible construction”.  Ads new Section S3314 “Fire Watch During Construction”. The proposal allows either the Fire Code Official or Building Official to trigger compliance would create a potential conflict since one may trigger the requirement and the other may not. The proposed language is more appropriate for the International fire Code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Most insurers providing coverage during construction require fire watch.
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F335-16	IBC [F] 3310.2, IEBC [F] 1505.2	Modifies text of Section 3311.2 “Maintenance”. Adds text “ and accessible means of egress”. Buildings that have been constructed after accessible means of egress was required for new construction need to maintain that accessible means of egress in the same way the general means of egress must be maintained both during construction and during occupancy. Approved as modified by the committee, adding “required” to “accessible means of egress”.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is a clarification and coordination of current requirements; therefore, there is no impact on the cost.
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F340-16	IBC [F] 2702.2.17(New), IBC [F] 307.1.1, [F] 414.2, [F] 427 (New), Table [F] 903.2.11.6	Revises Section 307.1.1, Uses other than Group H, Section 414.2, Control areas. Adds new section IBC [F] 2702.2.12 “Laboratory suites”. Adds new SECTION 427 “HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES”, revises TABLE [F] 903.2.11.6 “ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS”, [F] TABLE [F]427.3 “DESIGN AND NUMBER OF LABORATORY SUITES PER FLOOR”. Adds new definitions “CHEMICAL FUME HOOD”, “GLOVE BOX”, “HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORY”, “LABORATORY SUITE”, “SPECIAL EXPERT”, “HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORY”. Adds new standard NFPA 45 - 2015 “Standard On Fire Protection For Laboratories Using Chemicals”, UL 1805 - 2002 “Standard for Laboratory Hoods and Cabinets”.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal will increase the cost of construction for those entities choosing to voluntarily comply with the requirements of this chapter.
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F345-16	IBC [F] Table 307.1(1), [F] Table 414.2.5	Modifies text of TABLE 5003.1.1 (IBC [F]TABLE 307.1(1)) (1) “MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSING A PHYSICAL HAZARD”, TABLE 5003.11.1 (IBC [F] 414.2.5) “MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA IN GROUP M AND S OCCUPANCIES—NONFLAMMABLE SOLIDS, NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS”, 6303.1.1.2 “Class 3 liquid and solid oxidizers”. Many 50 lb. containers of oxidizers have changed to 25 kg or 55 lb. containers. Four containers in use, which is a common condition, would equal 220 lb. This change will continue to allow 4 containers without a noticeable increase in the hazard. The hazard is not noticeably increased and the original concept of retail MAQ quantity, of one pallet load, is maintained. Furthermore the change brings the IFC in line other NFPA codes that regulate oxidizers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change will reduce the costs of distribution by allowing full, instead of partial, pellet loads.
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F346-16	IBC [F] Table 307.1(1)	Modifies text of Section TABLE 5003.1.1 IBC [F] 307.1(1)) (1)
“MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSING A PHYSICAL HAZARD”. The deletion of the reference to footnote "d" from the Explosives, Division 1.4G line is a cleanup following the successful action of F289-13. Without this deletion the effects of F289-13 will be negated since consumer fireworks are classified as 1.4G explosives and the continuance of footnote "d" would allow the100% increase when sprinklers are present.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will not increase the cost of construction it simply reduces the amount of 1.4G explosives permitted in a building equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. This is consistent with the deletion of the same footnote for consumer fireworks that was removed for the 2015 IFC and IBC.
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F347-16	IBC [F] Table 307.1(1)	Modifies text of “Explosive”, Division 1.5., Definition “Fireworks 1.4G”, TABLE “5003.1.1”, IBC[F]307.1(1) 
“MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSING A PHYSICAL HAZARD”, 5601.1.3 “Fireworks”, TABLE 5601.8.1 (3)
“APPLICATION OF SEPARATION DISTANCE (Q-D) TABLES—DIVISION 1.4 EXPLOSIVES”, TABLE 5604.3
“STORAGE AMOUNTS AND MAGAZINE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND
FIREWORKS, 1.3G MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA”, TABLE 5604.5.2 (3) “TABLE OF DISTANCES (Q-D) FOR BUILDINGS AND MAGAZINES CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES—DIVISION 1.4”, SECTION 5609 “TEMPORARY STORAGE OF FIREWORKS 1.4G (CONSUMER FIREWORKS)”. 

Reverse action of Code Change B3-97 and F18-98 that were based on absent or defective reasoning. Reverse subsequent action of Code Change F265-07/08, F266-07/08 and F267-07/08 based on the defective decision of Code B3-97 and F18-98. this coordinated set of changes is to reverse changes made that were based on absent or defective reasoning.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This now simply clarifies that Class 1.4G fireworks are considered as explosives and should be addressed this way. A separate line item will no longer be included but it will still be considered as Group H-3 if the MAQ is exceeded.
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F352-16	IBC Table [F] 415.6.2	Modifies text of TABLE 5003.8.2 “DETACHED BUILDING REQUIRED”, TABLE [F] 415.6.2 “DETACHED BUILDING REQUIRED”. There is a disconnect between the IFC and IBC with regard to the footnotes in these two tables. The tables are identical, however the footnotes are not The revision in Footnote c is simply an editorial revision to provide consistency between the two codes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal provides correlation between the IBC and IFC.
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F354-16	IBC [F] Table 414.2.2	Modifies text of Section TABLE 5003.8.3.2 ([F] 414.2.2)
DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is an editorial code change. Should not result in an increase in the cost of construction since many code users interpret the
codes as the proposed revisions state.
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F355-16	IBC [F] 414.2.4	Modifies text of Section 5003.8.3.4 (IBC [F]414.2.4) “Fire-resistance-rating requirements”.  The interior construction of Types IIIA and VA construction, can be built of the exact same material as type IV construction so long that it is calculated or tested to be one hour fire resistance rated. Since
Type IIIA and Type VA can be built out of exactly the same material as long as it is one hour, and since the control area is separated from the balance of the building by one hour construction, there is no reason to exclude type IV from this exception from two hour fire resistance rating of the floor assembly and supporting construction for the control area in buildings three stories or less and fully sprinklered with a NFPA 13 sprinkler system.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code proposal provides more options to the existing exception and will not increase cost.
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F356-16	[F] 414.2.5 (New),
[F] 414.2.5, [F]414.2.5.2 (New), [F] 414.2.5.3 (New)	Adds new Section [F] 414.2.5 “Hazardous material in Group M display and storage areas in Group S storage”, [F]414.2.5.2 “Hazardous material in Group M wholesale and retail sales uses”, [F] 414.2.5.3 “Aerosols”. Modifies text of Section 5003.8.3.5.1 “Non flammable solids and non flammable and noncombustible liquids”, [F] 414.2.5.1 “Non flammable solid and non flammable and non combustible liquids”. The intent of this proposal is to break up this one section into three to address each subject to differentiate between the uses. Additionally to keep the codes consistent the similar section in IFC 5003 is also being addressed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase the cost of construction.
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F363-16	IBC [F] 907.2.16), IBC [F] 307.1.1, [F] 307.2 , [F] 414.1.2.1	Modifies new definitions “AEROSOL CONTAINER”, “AEROSOL PRODUCT”, “AEROSOL PRODUCT WAREHOUSE”. Modifies text of Section 5102.1 “Definitions”, 5104.1.1 “Plastic Aerosol 1 Products”, 5104.3 “Storage in general purpose warehouses”, 5104.3.1 “Nonsegregated storage”, 5104.3.2 “Segregated storage”, 5106.2.2 “Display of aerosol products”, 5106.3 “Aerosol product display and normal merchandising exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) high” , 5106.3.2 “Automatic sprinkler protection”, 5106.3.3 “Separation of Level 2 and 3 aerosol product areas”, TABLE 5106.4 “MAXIMUM STORAGE QUANTITIES FOR STORAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO RETAIL DISPLAY OF LEVEL 2
AND 3 AEROSOLS PRODUCTS”, 5106.5 “Special protection design for Level 2 and 3 aerosol products adjacent to
flammable and combustible liquids in double-row racks”, 5106.5.1 “Fire protection”, 5106.5.2 “Cartoned aerosol products”, 5106.5.6 “Horizontal barriers”, 5106.5.7 “Class I, II, III, IV and plastic commodities”, 907.2.16 “Aerosol storage uses”, [F] 307.1.1 “Uses other than Group H”, [F] 307.2 “Definitions” , 311.2 “Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-1” , [F] 414.1.2.1 “Aerosol Products”. This proposal brings the IFC/IBC terminology in line with the referenced standard, NFPA 30B Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2015 Edition Also a code references that were in error are updated.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There is no impact on the cost of construction as the proposal only updates terminology and references.
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F372-16	IBC [F] 908.8)	Adds new Section 105.6.5 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 908.8 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 5308.3 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 5308.3.1 “Permits”, 5308.3.2 “Documentation”, 5308.3.3 “Equipment” , 5308.3.4 “Gas detection system”, 5308.3.4.1 “System Activation”, 5308.3.5 “Pressurization and ventilation”, 5308.3.6 “Signage”. Modifies text of TABLE 105.6.9 “PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES”. Add new definition “CARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT SYSTEM”, “CAUTION”. The number of indoor marijuana cultivation facilities is expanding rapidly across the country, and an increasing number of
them are using carbon dioxide enrichment systems to stimulate plant growth. This is creating a potential asphyxiation hazard that is not currently regulated in codes or standards. The hazard is the same whether the systems use liquid insulated CO2 system or CO2 gas containers. The proposal is based in part on Clark County, NV guidelines, and requirements proposed for protecting insulated liquid CO2 systems

Approved by public comment. Deletes Section 105.6.5 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 908.8 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 5308.3.1 “Permits”, Adds new Section 5307.1 “General”, 5307.2 “Ventilation”. Modifies text of Section 5307.4 “Carbon dioxide enrichment systems”, 5307.4.1 “Documentation”, 5307.4.2 “Equipment”, 5307.4.3 “Gas detection system”, 5307.4.3.1 “System Activation”, 5307.4.4 “Pressurization and ventilation”, 5307.4.5 “Signage”, 5307.4.6 “Seismic and structural design”, 5307.4.7 “Container refilling”. , TABLE 105.6.9 “PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES”. Revisions are primarily to correlate the formatting and numbering of F372-16 with F369-16. Additional revisions to the original proposal have been made for clarity and for consistency of text for provisions that are similar to those added carbon dioxide beverage dispensing systems under F369-16

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This proposal will require a gas detection system, ventilation system and the system installation to comply with requirements that are not currently in the code.
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