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UNIVERSAL BUILDING CODE

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UBC 97 - Vol 1

UNIVERSAL BUILDING CODE

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1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" VOLUME 1 ADMINISTRATIVE, FIRE- AND LIFE-SAFETY, AND FIELD INSPECTION PROVISIONS = Publication Dare: April 1997 SSN 1806-065 ISBN 1-884590.87-X (sot cover edition) ISBN 1-885590-88-3 (loose leaf edition) ISBN 1.884590.93-4 evo] set—soft cover) ISBN 1-884590-94-2 (3-0 ser—laose leaf) COPYRIGHT © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 by International Conference of Building Officials 5360 WORKMAN vt ROAD whittien CaUrOaNia S060! (300) 264 4aDm > 60 ease 98 PRINTED IN THE USA. Preface “The Uniform Building Code™ is dedicated 10 the development of better building construction and yreatr safety tothe public by «anifemity in building laws. The eode is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials ond new toasticton systems, “The Uniform Building Cone was fist enacted by the International Conference of Buiing Officials at he Sith Annual Business Mecting held in Phoenix, Arizona, Otober 18-21, 1927, Revised editions ofthis code havs heen published since tha time a approx imate three-year intervals, New editions incacporate changes approved since the last edition, “The Uniform Building Code is designed to be compatible wit related publication to provide a compete set of documents for tegulatory use, See the publications list following this preface for a isting ofthe complete family of Uniform Codes and related publications Code Changes. The ICBO code development process has been suspended by the Board of Directors and, because of this action, changes tothe Uniform Building Code will not be processed. For nore information, write to th (nieraational Conference of Buld- ing Officials, $360 Workman Mill Road, Whiter, California 90601-2098, An analysis of changes between ections i published in the Analysis of Revisions to the Uniform Codes Marginal Markings, Soli vertical lines inthe margins within the body ofthe code indicate a change from the requitements of the 1994 edition except where an entire chapter was cevised,& new chapter Was added or @ change was minor. Where an entre chapter swag revised ofa new chapter was aed,» notation appears nt he beginning of that chaptee The lttex Fcepeating in line vertically in ‘he margin indicates the the provision i maintained Under the code change procedures of the International Fite Cade Tstitut. Dee tion indicators (9 ae provided in the margin where paragraph ov tem listing hasbeen deleted if Te deletion resulted ina change of requirements “Three-Volume Set. Provisions ofthe Uniform Building Code have boon divided into athtee-volume set Volume 1 accommodates administrative, fie- and life-safety, and field inspection provisions. Chapters L through 15 and Chapters 24 though 35 at printed in Volume I ia their entirety: Any appendix chapters associated with these chapters are preted in their entirety atthe end of Volume 1 LExcetpis of certain chapters fom Volume 2 are reprinted in Volume 1 to provide gieatr usabili ‘Volume 2 accommodates structural engineering design provisions, and specifically contains Chapters 16 though 23 printed io «hele entirety Included inthis Volume ate design stadards that have been add to their respective chapters a divisions of the chap ters. Any appendix chaptrs associated with these chapters ae printed in their entcty atthe end of Volume 2. Excerps of cettan chapters {rom Volume 1 ave reprinted in Volume 2 1o provide greater usability. ‘Volume 3 contains material, testing and installation standards. Metrication. The Uniform Building Code wes metricated in the 1994 edition. The metric conversions are provided in parenthesis following the English units. Wheee industry has made metsc conversions available, the conversions conform to current industry standards Focmulas ae also provided with metric equivalents. Metric equivalent formulas immediately follow the English formula and are denoted by "For SI:” preceding the metric equivalent. Some formas do sot use dimensions and, tus, ae not provided witha metic ‘equivalent, Muliplying conversion factors have been provided for formulas where mettic forms were unavailable, Table ae pro- vided with multiplying conversion factors in subheadings for each tabulated unit of measurement CODES AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS “The Intemational Conterenee of Bui Offcials (1CBO) publishes a Fan of eaes, cach correlated withthe Uni uid Cade” to provide jurstictions witha complete set of builine-relsted tegulaions For aopnn. Some af These cides ae published in liliaion sth ther axganiae.oas sch s the Internat 1a Fire Coe Institute HFC) 3nd the Internationa Coe Canc (ICC) Ret {ons materials and relaed cones also ro avilable to improve knaw.edge of cote eaforcenent and adminstexion of hailing mspc= tion programs, Publicstions and prouucts ar continually being added, 0 inquiies should he directed to Conference headquarters for 3 Fisting of available products. Many codes ant referenceh ae als available on CD. ROM ar Happy dink. These ae dered by (*) The following publeaions and products ure availa from ICBO: coves "*Caiform Building Code, Volumes 1. 2 and 3. The most widely top made busing code in the United States, tho performance based Uniform Building Code isa proven document, meeting the reeis ‘of government units charged withthe enforcement of building rayulse tions. Volume I contains administative ie» and ite-safety ana field inspection provisions: Volume 2 containg structural enginecring design provisions; and Volume 3 contains material, testing and installation Sndards "Uniform Mechanical Code™. Provides 2 complet et of require. mens forthe design. constriction, iastalladon aod asintenanee of eating, venlaing cooling ard eigration systems; incinerate apd ‘her heat-praducing applanoes, International Plumbing Code™. Provides consisent and tech cally advanced requirements that canbe used across the country © pro ‘ide comprehensive regulations of modern plumbing systems. Setting ‘minimum regulations for plumbing facilites in trms oF performance ‘bjestives, the IDC provides forthe acceptance of new and innovative products, materials and systems International Private Sewage Dispessl Code. Proves Nexiil in the cevelopencet af safety and sae inva sewage disposal systems and incliges detailed provisions foe all aspects oF desig, ‘ntalltion and inspection of pavate sewage disposal systems nternational Mechanical Code™. Establishes minimurn repule- tions for mechanical seems using presriptive and performance relate provisions, I is Founded on broad-bssed principles that make possible the use of new materials and new mecaanical designs Uniform Zoning Code ". This code is decicated to intelligent com ‘munity development and tothe benefit ofthe public welre dy provid: ing a means of promoting uniformity in roning laws snd enforcement. "Uniform Fire Code™, Volumes 1 and 2 The premier most fe code in the United Stars, the Uniform Fire Code es foeth provisions nocessary fot fie prevention aad fie protection. Published by the Iteznatignal Fite Code last, the Uniform Fie Cade is enirsed by the Waste Fie Chiets Association the Imemational Association ¢ Fire Chiefs nd [CHO lume { contains cide provisions compatible with ke Uniform Building Code, ad Nolume 2 Gotains standards rt ‘xenced from the cade provisions, *Urban-Wildland Interface Code™. Fiomugatod by IFCI, this ‘ods regulates both tnd use and he bulk: Govironment in desigaated ur han-wiand terface areas. This newly developed code isthe only model code that bases constuction requirements on the fite-hazard Severity exposed to the structure, Developed under grant fiom che Federal Emergency Manageroent Agency, this code is the iret result, ‘of hazard mitigation mestoys bel ater devastating wildfires. Uniform Housing Code™. Provides complcte requirements affect: ing conservation and rehabilitation of housing. Ts regan ae om pratile with the Uniform Building Cod Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings”. A. ede compatible with the Criform Building Code and the Uniform Housing Code which poviees equitable remosios consistent with wher Jas fo the repair, vacation or demolition of dangerous buildings. Uniforin Sig Code”. Desicated tothe development of beter sign egulation, its requitemenrs pean tall siges and sign construction sntached 19 buildings. Uniform Administrative Code™, This code covers administrative rene in connection with adoption of the Uniform Building Code Uniform Mechanical Code and rated codes. contains provisions ‘which rele mo site preparation, construction, altri, moving, repait ‘nd use and occupancies of buitcings or structures and building servic: ‘quipmen, including plombing,cletricel and mechanical regulations, ‘The coe is compute with the alminsiraive prisons of al codes published bythe Conference Uniform Building Security Code™. Tus code establishes mini ‘um standards co make dwelling units rsisant to unlawl este It ‘regulates swinging doors, sliding doors, windows and hardware ia con- ‘ction wth divelling units of sporiment houses or one- and wo-faily er. 303.4 Access and Exit Facilities. Exits shall be provided as Specified in Chapter 10. (For special exiting eequirements, see 303.22 308.1 Section 1017.2.) Acces 10, and egress From, buildings eeguired 0 be accessible sill he provided a6 specified in Chapter 11 For amusement buildings, see Section 408, [303.5 Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. Light and ventilation Shall be in accordance with Chapter 12. The number of plumbing fixtures shall nat be less than specified in Seetion 2902.2, 303.6 Shaft and Exit Enclosures. Exits shall he enclosed as ‘Specified in Chapter 30 Elevator shafts, veot shafts and other vertical openings shall be ‘enclosed and the enclosure shal be as specified in Section 711 303.7 Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When required by Section 9042.1 or other provisions ofthis code, automatic sprit: ler sysems and stancpipes shall be designed and installed as specified in Chapter 9 303.8 Special Hazards. Siages shal be equipped with automat- je ventilators us required in Section 405.3.3 Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the requite- ments of Chapter 31 of this code and the Mechanical Code. Motion picture machine booths shall conform to the require: mens of Section £06, ‘ Prosceaiuim curtains shall confoum io the requirements set forth in UBC Standard 41, which isa part ofthis code, (See Chapter 35, Patt IL) ‘Class {, [Lor I-A liquids shall not be placed or stored in any Group A Occupancy. When heating equipment sooms are cequieed t9 be separated in accordance sith Section 302.5, exterior openings in boiler room ‘oF oom containing centeal heating equipment if located below ‘openings in another story oF i less than £0 feet (3048 mm) from fther doors or windows of the sume building shall be protected by a fire assembly having a three-fourths-hour lire protection rating, Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or sel-closing. For heating equipment occupancy separation, see Section 302.5. 303.9 Fire Alarm Systems, An approved fire alarm system Salle installed asset forth in the Fize Code in Group A, Di sions 1, 2 and 2.1 Occupancies. For amusement building alarm systems, see Section 408 5.1. ‘SECTION 304 — REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP B OCCUPANCIES 304.1 Group B Occupaneies Defined. Group B Occupancies shall include buildings, structures, oF portions thereof, fo professional or servicetype transac tions, which are aot stereied 28 Group H Oceupancies. Such oc Ccupancies include oecupancies for the storage of eecords and accounts, and eating and drinking establishments with an occu pant load of less than 50. Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following, 1. Animal hospitals, Kennels, pounds. 2 Automobile and other motor vebicle showrooms, 3. Banks, 4, Barber shops. 5. Beauty shops 6, Car washes, 7. Civic administration, 8, Outpatient clinic and medical offices (where five or less patients in 1 tenant space ate incapable of unassisted self- preservation), 15 308.1 bos2as 9. Dry cleaning pick-up and delivery stations and sell-seriee 10, Educational occupancies abave the 12th grade 1. Bleetronie data processing 12, Fine stations, 13, Florists and aurseries, ‘+ drimanacemmiasianemiaitiiay 15. Laundry pick-up and delivery stations und self-service. 16. Potce stations. 17 Post offices 18. Print shops. 19, Professional services such as attomey, dentist, physician, 20, Radio and television stations, 21, Telephone exchanges. B. 304.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area. Fr occupancy separations see Table 3. 3042.1 General, Buildings o: parts of buildings classed as Group 8 Oscupancies because ofthe use or character of the vce pany shall be limited to the types of constuction set forth in ‘Table S-B, Such occupancies shall not exceed, in stea or height, the limits specified in Sections 508, 505 and $06 aad shall comply With the provisions of this seetioa 3042.2 Special provisions 304.2.2.1 Laboratories and vocational shops. Laburstoties ‘and vocational shops in buildings used for educational purposes, fand similar areas containing hazardous materials, shall be sepa: rate from each other and other partions of the building by not less than a one-hour Lte-resistive occupancy separation. When the {quantities of hazardous matecals in such uses do wot exceed those listed in Table 3-D of 3B, the requirements of Sections 307.5 end 307.8 shal apply. When the quantities ot hazacdous materials in ‘such uses exceed those listed in Table 3-D or 3, the use shall be classified as the appropriate Group H Occupancy. Occupants in Iuboratories having an area in excess of 200 ssquate feet (18.6 m2) shall have access a least tw0 exits or ex ‘access doors from the room and all portions ofthe room sill be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of an exit or exitaceess door 304.2.2.2 Amusement buildings. Amusement buildings with fan occupant load of less than $0 shall comply with Section 408, 304.3 Location on Property. For fre-resisive protection of ex: walls and openiags, as determined by localion on peaperty, see Section 503 and Chapter 6 304.4 Access and Means of Egress Facilities. Means of egress ‘hall be provided as specified in Chapler 10. See

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