IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based On Occupancy And Use

150 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

401.1 Detailed occupancy and use requirements In addition to the occupancy and construction requirements in this code, the provisions of this chapter apply to the occupancies and use described herein.

  1. 401.1Detailed occupancy and use requirements
  2. 402.1Applicability
  3. 402.1.1Open mall building perimeter line
  4. 402.2Open space
  5. 402.3Lease plan
  6. 402.4Construction
  7. 402.4.1Area and types of construction
  8. 402.5Automatic sprinkler system
  9. 402.6Interior finishes and features
  10. 402.7Emergency systems
  11. 402.7.1Standpipe system
  12. 402.7.2Smoke control
  13. 402.8Means of egress
  14. 403.1Applicability
  15. 403.2Construction
  16. 403.2.1Reduction in fire-resistance rating
  17. 403.2.2Structural integrity of interior exit stairways and elevator hoistway enclosures
  18. 403.2.3Sprayed fire-resistant materials (SFRM)
  19. 403.3Automatic sprinkler system
  20. 403.3.1Number of sprinkler risers and system design
  21. 403.3.2Water supply to required fire pumps
  22. 403.4Emergency systems
  23. 403.4.1Smoke detection
  24. 403.4.2Fire alarm system
  25. 403.4.3Standpipe system
  26. 403.4.4Emergency voice/alarm communication system
  27. 403.4.5Emergency communication coverage
  28. 403.4.6Fire command
  29. 403.4.7Smoke removal
  30. 403.4.8Standby and emergency power
  31. 403.5Means of egress and evacuation
  32. 403.5.1Remoteness of interior exit stairways
  33. 403.5.2Additional interior exit stairway
  34. 403.5.3Stairway door operation
  35. 403.6Elevators
  36. 403.6.1Fire service access elevator
  37. 403.6.2Occupant evacuation elevators
  38. 404.1General
  39. 404.2Use
  40. 404.3Automatic sprinkler protection
  41. 404.4Fire alarm system
  42. 404.5Smoke control
  43. 404.6Enclosure of atriums
  44. 404.7Standby power
  45. 404.8Interior finish
  46. 404.9Exit access travel distance
  47. 405.1General
  48. 405.2Construction requirements
  49. 405.3Automatic sprinkler system
  50. 405.4Compartmentation
  51. 405.5Smoke control system
  52. 405.6Fire alarm systems
  53. 405.7Means of egress
  54. 405.8Standby and emergency power
  55. 406.1General
  56. 406.2Design
  57. 406.2.1Automatic garage door openers and vehicular gates
  58. 406.3Private garages and carports
  59. 406.3.1Classification
  60. 406.3.2Separation
  61. + 90 more sections

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