Group H Occupancy
September 11, 2023Group M Occupancy
September 11, 2023
Monitoring Requirements - Group B Occupancy
Fire Alarm Systems shall be monitored by an approved Central Monitoring Station in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for:
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- Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.
- Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
- Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
Occupant Notification Requirements
299 Occupants or less
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Fire Alarm System that monitors the dedicated functions system for fire sprinklers.
300 Occupants or more
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Fire Alarm System that monitors the dedicated functions system for fire sprinklers.
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Manual Fire Alarm System (Manual Pull Stations) that activates the Occupant Notification System.
1,000 Occupants or more
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Fire Alarm System that monitors the dedicated functions system for fire sprinklers.
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Manual Fire Alarm System (Manual Pull Stations) that activates the Occupant Notification System via Voice Evacuation System.
Occupant Notification Requirements
Public Mode Audible Requirements:
To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, you must have a sound level:
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15 dB above the average ambient sound level
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5 dB above the maximum sound level
(whichever is greater) for at 60 seconds and measured at 5 ft above the finished floor in the area required to be served by the system.
Public Mode Audible Requirements:
To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, you must have a sound level:
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10 dB above the average ambient sound level
OR
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5 dB above the maximum sound level
(whichever is greater) for at 60 seconds and measured at 5 ft above the floor in the area required to be served by the system.
Air-Moving Systems: (HVAC, FANS etc.)
Air-Distribution Systems:
Smoke Detection is required when:
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Air Returns that exceed 2000 cfm.
Exception:
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Smoke Detectors are not required where air distribution systems are incapable of spreading smoke beyond the enclosing walls, floors and ceilings of room or space where the smoke is generated.
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Smoke Detectors are not required where all portions of the building served by the air distribution system are protected by area smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system.
Shutdown Requirements:
Smoke Detectors shall be connected to a Fire Alarm System when required and Shutdown air-distribution systems when activated.
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Area Smoke Detectors
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In-Duct Smoke Detectors
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Duct Smoke Detectors
- Group A (Assembly) - A-1, A-2, A-3, A4, A-5
- Group B (Business)
- Group E (Educational)
- Group F (Factory) - F-1, F-2
- Group H (High Hazard) - H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5
- Group I (Institutional) - I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4
- Group M (Mercantile)
- Group R (Residential) - R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4
- Group S (Storage) - S-1, S-2
- Group U (Utility & Miscellaneous)