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.

  1. 901.1Scope
  2. 901.2Fire protection systems
  3. 901.3Modifications
  4. 901.4Threads
  5. 901.5Acceptance tests
  6. 901.6Supervisory service
  7. 901.6.1Automatic sprinkler systems
  8. 901.6.2Integrated testing
  9. 901.7Fire areas
  10. 902.1Pump and riser room size
  11. 902.1.1Access
  12. 903.1General
  13. 903.1.1Alternative protection
  14. 903.2Where required
  15. 903.2.1Group A
  16. 903.2.1.1Group A-1
  17. 903.2.1.2Group A-2
  18. 903.2.1.3Group A-3
  19. 903.2.1.4Group A-4
  20. 903.2.1.5Group A-5
  21. 903.2.10Group S-2 parking garages
  22. 903.2.11Specific building areas and hazards
  23. 903.2.11.1Stories without openings
  24. 903.2.11.2Rubbish and linen chutes
  25. 903.2.11.3Buildings 55 feet or more in height
  26. 903.2.11.4Ducts conveying hazardous exhausts
  27. 903.2.11.5Commercial cooking operations
  28. 903.2.11.6Other required fire protection systems
  29. 903.2.12[[F] 903.2.12 During construction
  30. 903.2.2Ambulatory care facilities
  31. 903.2.3Group E
  32. 903.2.4Group F-1
  33. 903.2.4.1Woodworking operations
  34. 903.2.5Group H
  35. 903.2.5.1General
  36. 903.2.6Group I
  37. 903.2.7Group M
  38. 903.2.7.1High-piled storage
  39. 903.2.8Group R
  40. 903.2.9Group S-1
  41. 903.2.9.1Repair garages
  42. 903.2.9.2Bulk storage of tires
  43. 903.3Installation requirements
  44. 903.3.1Standards
  45. 903.3.1.1NFPA 13 sprinkler systems
  46. 903.3.1.2NFPA 13R sprinkler systems
  47. 903.3.1.3NFPA 13D sprinkler systems
  48. 903.3.2Quick-response and residential sprinklers
  49. 903.3.3Obstructed locations
  50. 903.3.4Actuation
  51. 903.3.5Water supplies
  52. 903.3.5.1Domestic services
  53. 903.3.5.2Residential combination services
  54. 903.3.6Hose threads
  55. 903.3.7Fire department connections
  56. 903.3.8Limited area sprinkler systems
  57. 903.4Sprinkler system supervision and alarms
  58. 903.4.1Monitoring
  59. 903.4.2Alarms
  60. 903.5Testing and maintenance
  61. + 116 more sections

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