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[F] 414.7 Emergency alarms. Emergency alarms for the
detection and notification of an emergency condition in
Group H occupancies shall be provided as set forth herein.
[F] 414.7.1 Storage. An approved manual emergency
alarm system shall be provided in buildings, rooms or
areas used for storage of hazardous materials. Emergency
alarm-initiating devices shall be installed outside of each
interior exit or exit access door of storage buildings, rooms
or areas. Activation of an emergency alarm-initiating
device shall sound a local alarm to alert occupants of an
emergency situation involving hazardous materials.
[F] 415.3 Automatic fire detection systems. Group H
occupancies shall be provided with an automatic fire detection
system in accordance with Section 907.2.
[F] 415.4 Automatic sprinkler system. Group H occupancies
shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.
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[F] 415.8.2 Flammable and combustible liquids. The
storage, handling, processing and transporting of flammable
and combustible liquids in Groups H-2 and H-3 occupancies
shall be in accordance with Sections 415.8.2.1
through 415.8.2.9, the International Mechanical Code and
the International Fire Code.
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[F] 415.10.5.2 Liquid storage rooms. Liquid storage
rooms shall be constructed in accordance with the following
requirements:
1. Rooms greater than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) in
area, shall have no fewer than one exterior door
approved for fire department access.
2. Rooms shall be separated from other areas by fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section
707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711, or both. The fireresistance
rating shall be not less than 1 hour for
rooms up to 150 square feet (13.9 m2) in area and
not less than 2 hours where the room is more than
150 square feet (13.9 m2) in area.
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[F] 415.10.5.8 Ventilation. Mechanical exhaust ventilation
shall be provided in liquid storage rooms, HPM
rooms and gas rooms at the rate of not less than 1 cubic
foot per minute per square foot (0.044 L/s/m2) of floor
area or six air changes per hour, whichever is greater,
for categories of material.
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SECTION 416
APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FINISHES
[F] 416.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
to the construction, installation and use of buildings and
structures, or parts thereof, for the application of flammable
finishes. Such construction and equipment shall comply with
the International Fire Code.
[F] 416.2 Spray rooms. Spray rooms shall be enclosed with
not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance
with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711, or both. Floors shall be waterproofed
and drained in an approved manner.
[F] 416.2.1 Surfaces. The interior surfaces of spray
rooms shall be smooth and shall be so constructed to permit
the free passage of exhaust air from all parts of the
interior and to facilitate washing and cleaning, and shall be
so designed to confine residues within the room. Aluminum
shall not be used.
[F] 416.2.2 Ventilation. Mechanical ventilation and
interlocks with the spraying operation shall be in accordance
with the International Mechanical Code.
[F] 416.3 Spraying spaces. Spraying spaces shall be ventilated
with an exhaust system to prevent the accumulation of
flammable mist or vapors in accordance with the International
Mechanical Code. Where such spaces are not separately
enclosed, noncombustible spray curtains shall be
provided to restrict the spread of flammable vapors.
[F] 416.3.1 Surfaces. The interior surfaces of spraying
spaces shall be smooth and continuous without edges;
shall be so constructed to permit the free passage of
exhaust air from all parts of the interior and to facilitate
washing and cleaning; and shall be so designed to confine
residues within the spraying space. Aluminum shall not be
used.
[F] 416.4 Spray booths. Spray booths shall be designed,
constructed and operated in accordance with the International
Fire Code
[F] 416.5 Fire protection. An automatic sprinkler system or
fire-extinguishing system shall be provided in all spray, dip
and immersing spaces and storage rooms and shall be
installed in accordance with Chapter 9.
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[F] 418.4 Tank storage. Storage areas for flammable and
combustible liquid tanks inside of structures shall be located
at or above grade and shall be separated from the processing
area by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed
in accordance with Section 711, or both.
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[F] 415.9.1 Flammable and combustible liquids. The storage, handling, processing and transporting of flammable
and combustible liquids in Group H-3 occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 415.8.2.
Does the NFPA 13 2013 section 11.2.3.2.6 "high temperature sprinklers" apply to Paint/spray booths and/or
flammable spray areas? I ask as NFPA 33 / 13 says to use sprinkler temperatures as low as possible BUT a
500ft sq. decrease in calc area sure makes things nice.
