IBC 2021 · Model
Chapter 9: Fire Protection And Life Safety Systems
176 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.
901.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection and life safety systems.
- 901.1Scope
- 901.2Fire protection systems
- 901.3Modifications
- 901.4Threads
- 901.5Acceptance tests
- 901.6Supervisory service
- 901.6.1Automatic sprinkler systems
- 901.6.2Integrated testing
- 901.7Fire areas
- 902.1Pump and riser room size
- 902.1.1Access
- 903.1General
- 903.1.1Alternative protection
- 903.2Where required
- 903.2.1Group A
- 903.2.1.1Group A-1
- 903.2.1.2Group A-2
- 903.2.1.3Group A-3
- 903.2.1.4Group A-4
- 903.2.1.5Group A-5
- 903.2.10Group S-2 parking garages
- 903.2.11Specific building areas and hazards
- 903.2.11.1Stories without openings
- 903.2.11.2Rubbish and linen chutes
- 903.2.11.3Buildings 55 feet or more in height
- 903.2.11.4Ducts conveying hazardous exhausts
- 903.2.11.5Commercial cooking operations
- 903.2.11.6Other required fire protection systems
- 903.2.12[[F] 903.2.12 During construction
- 903.2.2Ambulatory care facilities
- 903.2.3Group E
- 903.2.4Group F-1
- 903.2.4.1Woodworking operations
- 903.2.5Group H
- 903.2.5.1General
- 903.2.6Group I
- 903.2.7Group M
- 903.2.7.1High-piled storage
- 903.2.8Group R
- 903.2.9Group S-1
- 903.2.9.1Repair garages
- 903.2.9.2Bulk storage of tires
- 903.3Installation requirements
- 903.3.1Standards
- 903.3.1.1NFPA 13 sprinkler systems
- 903.3.1.2NFPA 13R sprinkler systems
- 903.3.1.3NFPA 13D sprinkler systems
- 903.3.2Quick-response and residential sprinklers
- 903.3.3Obstructed locations
- 903.3.4Actuation
- 903.3.5Water supplies
- 903.3.5.1Domestic services
- 903.3.5.2Residential combination services
- 903.3.6Hose threads
- 903.3.7Fire department connections
- 903.3.8Limited area sprinkler systems
- 903.4Sprinkler system supervision and alarms
- 903.4.1Monitoring
- 903.4.2Alarms
- 903.5Testing and maintenance
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