MARYSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION CODES
** All codes referenced are from the 2000 International Fire Code and may be cross-referenced to the NFPA Codes, including NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
1a. Section 508.5.4 (Obstructions): Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire-protection equipment or hydrants.
Section 508.5.5 (Clear Space Around Hydrants): A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved.
1b. Section 508.5.6 (Physical Protection): Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts or other approved means shall comply with Section 312 (Vehicle Impact Protection).
1c. Section 901.5 (Installation Acceptance Testing): Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service main and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the code official. The code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. (See Fire Hydrant Specification sheet)
2a. Section 304.3.3 (Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards): Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines.
Exceptions:
1. Dumpsters or containers in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system complying with Chapter 9.
2. Storage in a structure shall no be prohibited where the structure is of Type I or Type IIA construction, located not less than 10 feet from other buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or container storage.
3a. Same as 1a.
3b. Section 901.6 (Inspection, Testing and Maintenance): Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
4a. Section 912.3 (Access): Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other object for a minimum of 3 feet.
4b. Section 903.3 (Installation Requirements): Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.7. (Also refer to NFPA 13, Section 3-9.1)
4c. Same as 4b. (NFPA 13, Section 3-9.2)
4d. Section 903.3.6 (Hose Threads): Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with NFPA 1963 or as otherwise approved, and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads.
5a. Section 503.3 (Marking): Where required by the code official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
5b. Section 503.4 (Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads): Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
6a. Section 1011.2 (Maintenance of the Means of Egress): Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.
Section 1011.3 (Obstructions): A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice.
Section 1011.4 (Furnishings and Decorations): Furnishings, decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof. Hangings and draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise be located to conceal or obstruct an exit. Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confuse the direction of exit.
7a. Section 603.9 (Gas Meters): Aboveground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner.
** Contact SEMCO for installation of protection for gas meters.
8a. Section 505.1 (Premises Identification): New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches.
8b. Same as 8a.
9a. Section 506.1 (When Required): Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life saving or fire fighting purposes, the code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the code official.
Section 506.1.1 (Locks): An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the code official.
9b. Section 506.2 (Key Box Maintenance): The operator of the building shall immediately notify the code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.
10a. Same as 6a.
10b. Section 1003.3.1.2 (Door Swing): Exit doors shall swing in the direction of the egress travel when serving an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a high-hazard occupancy. The door shall swing to full-open position when subjected to a 15-pound force to the latch side.
10c. Section 1003.3.1.8 (Locks and Latches): Exit doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. Exit doors shall not be locked, chained, bolted, barred, latched or otherwise rendered unusable. All locking devices shall be of an approved type.
Exceptions:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M and S and in churches, the main exterior door or doors is permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:
2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. This sign shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting background.
2.3. The use of the key-locking device is revocable by the code official for due cause.
3. Doors from individual dwelling units and guest rooms of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool.
Section 1003.3.1.8.1 (Bolt Locks): Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. On doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units.
2. When a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room, manually operated edge or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf.
10d. Section 1003.3.1.9 (Panic and Fire Exit Hardware): Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following:
1. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width.
2. A maximum unlatching force of 15 pounds.
Each door in a means of egress from an occupancy of Group A or E having an occupant load of 100 or more and any occupancy of Group H-1, H-2, H-3 or H-5 shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware.
If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be of the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side.
11a. Section 1003.3.3.1 (Stairway Width): The width of stairways shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3.1 but such width shall not be less than 44 inches. See Section 1003.2.13.2 for accessible means of egress stairways.
Exceptions:
1. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or less shall have a width of not less than 36 inches.
2. Spiral stairways as provided in Section 1003.3.3.9.
3. Aisle stairs complying with Section 1008.
4. Where a stairway lift is installed on stairways serving occupancies in Group R-3, or within dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, both as applicable in Section 1001.1, a clear passage width not less than 20 inches shall be provided.
11b. Section 315.2.4 (Storage Under Stairways): Attic, under-floor and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected on the storage side as required for 1-hour fire-resistive construction. Openings shall be protected by assemblies that are self-closing and are of noncombustible construction or solid wood core not less than 1.75 inches in thickness. Storage shall not be placed on exposed joists.
Exceptions:
1. Areas protected by approved automatic sprinkler systems.
2. Group R-3 and Group U occupancies.
11c. Same as 10b.
11d. Section 703.2 (Opening Protectives): Opening protectives shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with NFPA 80. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or obstructed or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced promptly whenever fused or damaged. Fire door assemblies shall no be modified.
11e. Same as 10c.
11f. Same as 10d.
12a. Section 1004.3.1 (Aisles): Aisles serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. Aisles shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access which contains seats, tables, furnishings, displays, and similar fixtures or equipment. Aisles serving assembly areas, other than seating at tables, shall comply with Section 1008. Aisles serving reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers shall also comply with Section 1008.
12b. Section 1008.7.1 (Minimum Aisles Width): The minimum clear width of aisles shall be:
1. Forty-eight inches for aisle stairs having seating on each side.
Exception: Thirty-six inches where aisle does not serve more than 50 seats.
2. Thirty-six inches for aisle stairs having seating on only one side.
3. Twenty-three inches between an aisle stair handrail or guard and seating where the aisle is subdivided by handrail.
4. Forty-two inches for level or ramped aisles having seating on both sides.
Exception: Thirty-six inches where aisle does not serve more than 50 seats.
5. Thirty-six inches for level or ramped aisles having seating on only one side.
6. Twenty-three inches between an aisle stair handrail and seating where an aisle does not serve more than five rows on one side.
13a. Section 703.2.3 (Door Operation): Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position.
13b. Same as 11d.
14a Section 315.2 (Storage in Buildings): Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly. Storage shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur.
Section 315.2.1 (Ceiling Clearance): Storage shall be maintained 2 feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.
Section 315.2.2 (Means of Egress): Combustible material shall not be stored in exits or exit enclosures.
Section 315.2.3 (Equipment Rooms): Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms.
14b. Section 315.2.5 (Fueled Equipment): Fueled equipment, including but not limited to motorcycles, mopeds, lawn-care equipment and portable cooking equipment, shall not be stored, operated or repaired within a building.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings or rooms constructed for such use in accordance with the International Building Code.
2. When allowed by Section 313 or 314.
15a. Section 603.1 (Fuel-Fired Appliances): The installation of non-portable fuel gas appliances and systems shall comply with the International Fuel Gas Code. The installation of all other fuel-fired appliances, other than internal combustion engines, oil lamps and portable devices such as blow torches, melting pots and weed burners, shall comply with this section, NFPA 31 and the International Mechanical Code.
15b. Same as 15a.
15c. Same as 15a.
15d. Same as 15a.
15e. Same as 15a.
15f. Same as 14a, Section 315.2.3 (Equipment Rooms)
16a. Section 605.3 (Working Space and Clearance): A working space of not less than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in depth and 78 inches in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches, the working space shall not be less than the width of the equipment. No storage of any materials shall be located within the designated space.
Exceptions:
1. Where other dimensions are required or allowed by the ICC Electrical Code.
2. Access openings into attics or under-floor areas which provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches by 30 inches
16b. Section 605.3.1 (Labeling): Doors into electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign stating ELECTRICAL ROOM or similar approved wording. The disconnecting means for each service, feeder or branch circuit originating on a switchboard or panelboard shall be legibly and durably marked to indicate its purpose unless such purpose is clearly evident.
17a. ICC Electrical Code
17b. ICC Electrical Code
17c. Section 605.6 (Unapproved Conditions): Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
18a. ICC Electrical Code
18b Same as 17c.
19a. Section 605.5 (Extension Cords): Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances.