A.
Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning,
refrigerating, cooking, and fire-protection equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators, and other mechanical additions, installations, or systems for
the use of buildings and structures shall be installed, located, and maintained
so that such equipment and systems will operate satisfactorily and not be
a danger to safety, health, or welfare.
B.
X-ray equipment used for medical, dental, or other professional
purposes, and shielding of the space where such equipment is used, shall be
approved by the health authority having jurisdiction as conforming to the
standards established by such authority.
A.
General. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good,
safe, sanitary, and serviceable condition.
B.
Water supply.
(1)
Potable water from an approved source shall be available
at all times. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected
to such approved source, shall not be subject to contamination, and shall
not be connected to unsafe water supplies.
(2)
The source of water supply for a one- or two-family dwelling
shall be a public water supply system, when such system is within 100 feet
of the premises on which the building is located, measured along a street,
alley, or right-of-way, and a connection may lawfully be made thereto.
(3)
The source of water supply for a multiple dwelling shall
be a public water supply system, when such system is within 500 feet of the
premises on which the building is located, measured along a street, alley,
or right-of-way, and a connection may lawfully be made thereto.
(4)
Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained
to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices, and
appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them
to function satisfactorily.
(5)
Hot water shall be supplied in sufficient quantity at
all times commensurate with the number of occupants and the normal usage.
Water heaters or central water-heating equipment shall be maintained in operating
condition.
(6)
Hot-water supply systems shall be provided with safety
devices designed to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
(7)
Mechanical fittings shall be required for all CPVC water line
installations.
[Added 4-14-2005 by Ord. No. 5-2005]
C.
Sewage and stormwater drainage systems shall be maintained
so as to function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects.
(1)
Sewage drainage.
(a)
Plumbing fixtures shall drain to a sewage system connected
to a public sewer or approved system of sewage disposal.
(b)
The means of sewage disposal shall be a public sanitary sewer when it is available, and connection to such sewer shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 242, Sanitary Sewers, of the City of Auburn Municipal Code.
(c)
No sewage from a plumbing system shall be discharged
into the waters of the State of New York (as defined in state law) unless
specifically approved by the authority having jurisdiction, under and in accordance
with state law.
(d)
Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so
that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
(e)
Four banded extra-heavy couplings shall be required for all no-hub
cast-iron pipe and fittings used above ground and for sewer laterals.
[Added 4-14-2005 by Ord. No. 5-2005]
(2)
Storm drainage.
(a)
An approved system of stormwater disposal shall be provided
for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts
and other open areas on the premises.
(b)
The means for stormwater disposal shall be in accordance
with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(c)
No stormwater shall be drained into sewers intended for
sewage only or be discharged onto public sidewalks or streets.
(3)
Plumbing facilities.
(a)
Buildings and structures shall be provided with plumbing
systems designed to dispose of the sewage from all fixtures and to furnish
cold water to every water closet and urinal and hot and cold water to every
sink, lavatory, bathtub, and shower required therein.
(b)
In one- and two-family dwellings, not wholly owner-occupied,
and in all multiple dwellings hot water shall be furnished within a temperature
range of 110° F. to 120° F.
(c)
There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing
fixtures consisting of at least one kitchen sink, one water closet, one bathtub
or shower, and one lavatory. With every water closet there shall be a lavatory
within the same room.
(e)
In multiple dwellings, where hotel units or lodging units
are not provided with sanitary facilities therein, for each multiple of six
male or six female occupants to be accommodated, or fractions thereof, there
shall be provided, in separate rooms for each sex, plumbing fixtures consisting
of at least one water closet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory.
(f)
In multiple dwellings, where sleeping accommodations
are arranged as dormitory units, for each multiple of 10 male or eight female
occupants to be accommodated, or fractions thereof, there shall be provided,
in separate rooms for each sex, plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one
water closet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory.
(g)
Urinals may be substituted in a men's toilet room
for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets.
(h)
Privies are prohibited on residential premises.
D.
Plumbing fixtures.
E.
Swimming pools.
(1)
Swimming pools shall be designed and maintained in accordance
with generally accepted standards.
(2)
Drains shall be provided so that the pool can be safely
and adequately drained.
(3)
Filtering, sterilizing, and auxiliary equipment shall
be adequate to maintain the sanitary quality of water during each period the
pool is in use. Equipment containing gases or disinfectants capable of giving
off irritating, toxic, or flammable fumes shall be located in ventilated rooms.
(4)
The installation shall be designed and maintained to
prevent dirt, sand, or other foreign matter from entering the bathing area.
(5)
An approved enclosure, at least four feet in height,
shall be provided around outdoor swimming pools so that such pools are inaccessible
to small children. The enclosure may surround either the pool area or the
property.
F.
Water supply tanks.
(1)
Water supply tanks shall be maintained watertight, verminproof,
rodentproof and resistant to corrosion.
(2)
Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction.
(3)
Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support
equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed
for such other use.
(4)
Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be maintained
in proper working condition.
(5)
Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe
or automatic sprinkler systems shall be maintained to furnish water in sufficient
quantity and pressure for such systems.
B.
Shutoff valves.
(1)
In one- and two-family dwellings, gas piping systems
shall have at least one accessible valve for shutting off all gas supply,
except that systems supplied with gas at pressures exceeding one psi gage
shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all gas supply.
Where two valves are required, one valve shall be located outside at a safe
distance from the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized
use, and the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable
to the point of service entrance.
(2)
In multiple dwellings, gas piping systems supplied from
utility mains shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all
gas supply. One valve shall be located outside and at a safe distance from
the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized use, and
the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable
to the point of service entrance.
(3)
An easily accessible shutoff valve, or cock, shall be
provided in the piping in close proximity to, and ahead of, every gas appliance
or outlet for a gas connection.
C.
Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains.
(1)
Gas meters shall be located in spaces that are dry, ventilated,
and accessible. Gas meters shall be located near the point of entry of the
gas service and remote from open flame, heat-producing equipment, or other
heat sources.
(2)
Gas services, gas meters, and gas pressure regulators
shall be located so that they are protected from damage and tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
D.
High-pressure gas. Any service connection supplying gas
at a pressure in excess of one psi gage shall be provided with a device to
reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 psi gage prior to entering the meter.
A.
General. Fuel oil shall be received, stored, and conveyed
by means of fixed liquidtight equipment.
B.
Storage tanks.
(1)
Fuel oil storage tanks shall rest on noncombustible supports
that are maintained in a structurally sound condition.
(2)
Tanks subject to traffic shall be protected against vehicle
damage.
(3)
Storage tanks inside buildings shall not be in a damaged
or leaking condition.
(4)
Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to
be a hazard to the premises served.
C.
Storage tanks inside buildings.
(1)
Fuel oil storage tanks inside buildings shall be provided
with liquid-level indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction.
(2)
The maximum capacity of an individual fuel oil storage
tank unenclosed inside a building shall be 550 gallons, and such tank shall
be not less than five feet horizontally from any fuel-burning equipment.
(3)
Unenclosed fuel oil storage tanks shall not be located
in garages exceeding 1,000 square feet in area.
D.
Piping.
(1)
Means for shutting off fuel flow shall be accessible
and maintained in safe operating condition. Automatically operated boilers
and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop
the flow of oil during fire or other emergency. Such control shall be located
outside the boiler room, or inside the boiler room at the entrance.
(2)
Filling, emptying, and venting of tanks shall be by means
of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks.
Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe
distance from building openings.
(3)
Pipes for fuel oil entering buildings shall be protected
from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Gasoline shall be prohibited as fuel for heating and cooking except
for camping and outdoor use.
A.
General. In addition to the requirements of Section 1163.8 of Chapter C of the Uniform Code, the following regulations shall apply:
(1)
Except in one-family dwellings, heating equipment shall
be maintained so as to provide an indoor temperature of 68° F., measured
at a distance of two feet and more from exterior walls, and at a level of
five feet above the floor. Residential premises intended for occupancy between
the 15th day of September and the 31st day of May of the following year shall
be provided with adequate heat to maintain the indoor temperature as set forth
above, in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
[Amended 10-3-1991]
(2)
Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall not be located
in exits.
(3)
Fuel-burning water heaters shall not be located in sleeping
rooms, bathrooms, or toilet rooms.
B.
Air pollution. Contaminants emitted into the atmosphere
from fuel-burning equipment shall not violate air pollution control regulations
promulgated pursuant to state law nor those of any other governmental authority
having jurisdiction.
D.
Portable heaters. Portable heaters are governed by Section 1191.3d of Chapter C of the Uniform Code.
E.
Fuel supply connection. Fuel-burning equipment shall
be permanently fastened and connected in place. Fuel supply connection to
such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal or approved
appliance connector.
F.
Installation and clearance. Where heat-producing or cooking
equipment is installed on, or adjacent to, combustible materials, the adjacent
combustible surface temperature shall not exceed 175° F.
G.
Air supply.
(1)
Fuel-burning heating equipment and the enclosure in which
it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate both for complete
combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation
of the enclosure.
(2)
Rooms containing fuel-burning equipment shall have such
air supply provided by one or more openings to the exterior or by fixed openings
to interior spaces which open to the exterior.
H.
Removal of products of combustion.
(1)
Equipment for burning solid or liquid fuel shall be connected
to suitable chimneys or flues and shall not be connected to gas vents.
(2)
Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable
chimney, flue, or gas vent. Where a gas vent is used, a permanent sign stating
the type of heating equipment which may be connected to the gas vent shall
be provided and located where the gas vent passes through the wall or ceiling.
I.
Safety devices.
(1)
Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or
temperatures shall be provided with devices to relieve safely such pressures
and temperatures.
(2)
Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated
heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows:
(a)
When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs,
the fuel supply shall be cut off.
(b)
When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded,
the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate.
(c)
When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a
predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off.
(d)
When failure or interruption of pilot light or main burner
of liquefied petroleum gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot
light and main burner shall be cut off.
(3)
Fuel-burning space heaters located in bathrooms or toilet
rooms less than 100 square feet in area, or in sleeping rooms, shall be provided
with controls to cut off the fuel supply upon the failure or interruption
of the flame or ignition, or whenever a predetermined temperature or pressure
is exceeded.
J.
Expansion tanks. Hot-water heating systems shall be provided
with expansion tanks or other means to allow for the expansion of water in
the system.
K.
Heating of garages.
(1)
Fuel-burning equipment for garages shall be located in
heater rooms, except that equipment burning gas or liquid fuel, located in
the vehicle storage space, shall be permitted in stories at or above grade
where elevated as follows:
(2)
Garages heated by recirculated air shall be provided
with a mechanical means of air handling designed to introduce a sufficient
quantity of fresh air to prevent the accumulation of vapors or gases near
the floor. Recirculated air shall not be taken from stories below grade level.
For stories above grade level, openings for return air shall be at least 18
inches above floors.
A.
General.
(1)
Chimneys, smokestacks, flues, gas vents, smoke pipes,
and connectors shall be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, and noncombustible.
Supports shall be structurally safe and of noncombustible construction.
(2)
Such facilities shall effectively convey the products
of combustion to the outer air.
(3)
Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations.
(4)
Chimneys and metal smokestacks shall have sufficient
clearance from building construction, in accordance with generally accepted
standards.
(5)
No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections
in more than one story of a building.
(6)
Fireplaces and fuel-burning equipment located in different
dwelling units shall not be connected to the same flue.
(7)
A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector shall not
pass through a floor, attic, inside wall, partition, or concealed space.
(8)
A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector passing through
an exterior wall or a roof shall be guarded at the point of passage by a suitable
metal collar.
(9)
Incinerator flues equipped with service openings shall
not be used as flues for other fuel-burning equipment.
(10)
Chimneys and flues connected to equipment burning solid
or liquid fuel shall have a suitable soot pocket and cleanout door at the
base.
B.
Draft. Chimneys, flues, and gas vents shall be installed
and maintained to provide sufficient draft.
C.
Firesafety. Chimneys, flues, and gas vents shall be installed
and maintained so that the surface temperature of adjacent combustible construction
does not exceed 175° F.
D.
Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator,
and a chimney or flue which emits sparks, shall be provided with a spark arrester
of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total
clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark
arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize
clogging by soot.
A.
General.
(1)
Contaminants emitted into the atmosphere from incinerators
shall not violate air pollution control regulations promulgated pursuant to
state law nor those of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction.
(2)
Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended
use.
(3)
Flue-fed incinerators are not permitted.
(4)
A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with
a substantially constructed spark arrester.
(5)
Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible
chimney, smokestack, or flue.
(6)
Incinerator flues used also for dropping refuse shall
be vertical and of noncombustible construction, shall have a smooth finish
on the inside, and shall be arranged to provide free passage of refuse without
clogging.
B.
Service openings.
(1)
Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building
occupants.
(2)
Service openings shall be equipped with metal, self-closing
charging devices. An incinerator flue used also for dropping refuse shall
have charging devices constructed so that openings to the flue are closed
while the charging devices are in the open position. No part of the charging
devices shall project into a refuse chute or incinerator flue.
(3)
Durable signs, with plainly legible letters, shall be
conspicuously posted at service openings, stating: "Throwing lighted matches,
cigars or cigarettes, carpet sweepings, naphthalene, camphor balls or flakes,
floor scrapings, oil-soaked rags, paint cans, aerosol containers, or any other
flammable or highly combustible or explosive substance into incinerator chutes
is unlawful and subjects the offender to a penalty."
C.
Incinerator rooms and refuse rooms. In incinerator rooms
and refuse rooms, openings for charging refuse directly into incinerators
shall be provided with charging doors, designed to minimize the heat transmitted
to the incinerator or refuse rooms, and equipped with locks or safety devices
to prevent tampering by unauthorized persons.
A.
General.
(1)
The electrical system shall be properly installed, connected
to an approved source of supply, and maintained free of hazards.
(2)
Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured
to the surface on which it is mounted.
(3)
Electrical wiring and equipment in damp or wet locations,
or exposed to explosive or flammable gases or excessive temperatures, shall
be of an approved type for the purpose and location.
(4)
Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against
excessive current by approved, properly rated overcurrent protection devices.
Overcurrent protection devices, of ratings higher than the ampacities of the
conductors to be protected, shall not be used, except where expressly permitted
by generally accepted standards. Where a circuit has been overfused, the Edison-base
plug fuse shall be replaced with a Type S plug fuse, of the proper rating,
with a suitable fuse adapter.
(5)
Electrical service equipment and overcurrent protection
devices shall be installed in a readily accessible location, and access to
such location shall be kept unobstructed.
(6)
Electrical equipment shall be grounded or otherwise protected
by insulation, isolation, or guarding.
(7)
Parts of electrical equipment which in ordinary operation
produce arcs or sparks shall be enclosed, unless separated and isolated from
combustible material.
(8)
Flexible cord shall not be run through holes in walls,
ceilings, or floors; or run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;
or attached to building surfaces; or concealed behind building walls, above
ceilings, or under floors or floor coverings.
B.
Facilities.
(1)
A dwelling unit shall be supplied with at least one fifteen-ampere
lighting branch circuit for each multiple of 400 square feet of floor area,
or fraction thereof.
(2)
Hotel units, lodging units, and dormitory units shall
be supplied with at least one fifteen-ampere lighting branch circuit for each
multiple of 600 square feet of cumulative floor area, or fraction thereof.
(3)
Habitable spaces, except kitchens, shall be provided
with at least one receptacle outlet for each multiple of 20 feet, or fraction
thereof, of the total distance around the room, measured horizontally along
the wall at the floor line. An electric light outlet and fixture may be substituted
for only one receptacle outlet.
(4)
Kitchens and kitchenettes shall be provided with at least
two receptacle outlets served by at least one fifteen-ampere small appliance
branch circuit. In addition, one electric light outlet and fixture shall be
provided.
(5)
Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall be provided
with at least one electric light outlet and fixture and one receptacle outlet.
Furnace rooms, storage rooms, workshops, and similar service rooms shall be
provided with at least one electric light outlet and fixture.
(6)
Light switches or other devices for controlling lights
which illuminate entrances shall be provided at points of entrance to dwelling
units, hotel units, lodging units, and dormitory units.
C.
Exit and directional signs.
(1)
Exits in multiple dwellings shall be provided with exit
and directional signs, visible from the approach to the exits, except that
such signs shall not be required in an apartment house, or in those portions
of a multiple dwelling where exit from dwelling units, hotel units, lodging
units, or dormitory units is directly to the outside.
(2)
Directional signs shall be provided at locations from
which the exit doorway is not readily discernible.
(3)
Signs shall be worded in plainly legible block letters
with the word "Exit" for exit signs and the words "To Exit" with a suitable
pointer or arrow indicating the direction of exit for directional signs.
(4)
Any door, passageway, stair, or other means of communication
that is not an exit, or that is not a way to an exit, but is so located as
to be mistaken for an exit shall be identified with a sign reading "Not An
Exit," or identified by a sign indicating its use or purpose, or provided
with a directional sign.
(5)
Letters for signs shall be conspicuous, readily discernible,
and at least six inches high with three-fourths-inch strokes.
(6)
Signs shall be illuminated either externally or internally
by electric lights and be kept illuminated at all times when the building
is occupied. Such electric lights shall be supplied with current from a separate
circuit, or circuits which supply no other outlets.
D.
Overhead conductors.
(1)
Overhead electrical conductors, rated 600 volts or less,
shall clear on-premises areas as follows:
Location
|
Clearance
(feet)
| |
---|---|---|
Above streets, driveways, parking spaces and other use areas where motor
vehicles are permitted
|
18
| |
Above areas accessible to pedestrians only
|
10
| |
Above buildings and structures
|
8
| |
Horizontal clearance from any window, door, porch, balcony or other
similar point of access
|
6
|
(2)
Metal fences, enclosures, or railings which enclose a
swimming pool and which could become energized through accidental contact
with overhead electrical conductors shall be properly grounded.
A.
General.
(1)
There shall be provided within each dwelling unit approved-type
cooking and approved-type refrigeration equipment located in a kitchen or
kitchenette. If the landlord does not provide cooking or refrigeration equipment,
approved hookup fixtures shall be provided in convenient locations.
(2)
Approved-type cooking shall be of the stationary type.
(3)
Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall
be properly connected to the electrical system.
(4)
Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall
be connected to the gas supply system with pipe or tubing of solid metal or
approved appliance connectors.
(5)
Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained
in good operating condition.
B.
Ranges and gas refrigerators.
(1)
Ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation.
(2)
Water-cooled gas refrigerators shall be prohibited.
(3)
Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be installed and maintained
so that the burner operates properly, there is no emission of excessive heat
or odors, there is no discharge of carbon monoxide, the flue is not internally
clogged, the flue outlet is free of obstructions, and the refrigerator is
not otherwise defective.
(4)
Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be equipped with:
C.
Communal kitchens. Communal kitchens shall be provided
with kitchen equipment complying with the requirements of Table I. Clear working
space in front of such equipment shall be at least four feet.
Table I Communal Kitchen Equipment Requirements
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Equipment
|
Number of Occupants
Served 12 and Fewer
|
13 or More
| |
Sink
|
24-inch front
|
Additional 24-inch unit for each multiple of six occupants, or fraction
thereof
| |
Range
|
4 burners
|
Additional 4-burner unit for each multiple of six occupants, or fraction
thereof
| |
Oven*
|
6 cubic feet
|
Additional 6-cubic-foot unit for each multiple of six occupants, or
fraction thereof
| |
Refrigerator
|
12 cubic feet
|
Additional 1 cubic foot per occupant
| |
Storage cabinets
|
42 cubic feet
|
Additional 1 1/2 cubic feet per occupant
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
*May be separate unit or part of range unit.
|
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation equipment and systems shall conform to the requirements of § 182-39, except that concealed spaces within the structure may be used for return air, in accordance with generally accepted standards.
A.
Refrigeration.
(1)
Mechanical refrigeration equipment shall be installed
and maintained so as not to be a hazard from excessive pressure or refrigerant
leakage.
(2)
Refrigerating equipment shall not be located in exits,
except that self-contained refrigerating units may be permitted in lobbies,
corridors or passageways, provided that they do not obstruct or diminish the
width of exits.
B.
Refrigerants.
(1)
Refrigerants shall be normally nontoxic and nonflammable.
(2)
The amount of refrigerant contained in each direct refrigerating
system shall not exceed the amount that in case of leakage may be contained
safely, in accordance with generally accepted standards, in the space in which
the equipment is located, or in the spaces in which the refrigerant would
be dissipated.
(3)
Systems containing refrigerants exceeding the limit stated in Subsection B(2) shall be of the indirect type.
(4)
Refrigerating equipment shall not be located in exits,
except that self-contained refrigerating units may be permitted in lobbies,
corridors or passageways, provided that they do not obstruct or diminish the
width of exits.
C.
Safety controls. Refrigerating equipment shall be provided
with devices to relieve excessive pressures safely.
D.
Cooling towers. Cooling towers shall be installed and
maintained so that when in operation noise, fog, or water spray will not cause
a nuisance.
E.
Mechanical ventilating systems.
(1)
Ventilating systems shall be installed and maintained
so that the rapid spread of heat, flame, or smoke through the system will
be prevented.
(2)
Shafts, other than those designed for ventilating purposes,
stairways, passageways, exits, hoistways, or attics shall not be used as plenum
chambers.
(3)
Ducts shall be securely fastened in place and appropriately
fire stopped.
(4)
Ducts and other air-handling equipment shall be of noncombustible
material.
(5)
Filters shall be installed and maintained so as not to
constitute a fire or smoke hazard.
(6)
Ducts passing through or located within combustible construction
shall be separated from such construction by a clearance of at least 1/2 inch
or by a noncombustible insulating material at least 1/4 inch thick.
(7)
Ducts passing through fire walls shall be equipped with
a fire damper or shutter on each side of the fire wall. Ducts passing through
other fire separations shall be equipped with a single fire damper or shutter.
(8)
Air required for ventilation shall be taken from the
exterior or shall be quality controlled, including an amount of exterior air
equal to not less than one air change per hour.
(9)
Exhaust air from a dwelling unit, or a space whose contents
may emit odors, fumes, or vapors, shall not be circulated to another dwelling
unit or to other spaces within the building.
F.
Air intake and exhaust openings.
(1)
Air intake openings shall be installed, located, and
maintained to prevent the possibility of fire, smoke, fumes, or foreign matter
being drawn into the system.
(2)
Air exhaust openings shall be installed, located, and
maintained so that exhaust air will not constitute a hazard or nuisance.
(3)
Ventilating systems shall be provided with adequate openings
for incoming and outgoing air to obtain the required circulation. Intake openings
shall provide for air to be received from an uncontaminated source.
(4)
Where openings for mechanical exhaust are located in
spaces that also contain fuel-burning equipment, there shall be provided fixed
intake openings from the exterior to supply sufficient air so that the fuel-burning
equipment is not adversely affected.
G.
Ventilation requirements.
(1)
Enclosures or spaces where heat, gases, vapors, or odors
accumulate and may become a hazard or nuisance shall be provided with mechanical
ventilation to remove such excess.
(2)
Cooking equipment in central kitchens shall be provided
with mechanical exhaust systems which are not connected with any other exhaust
system. Such systems shall be provided with equipment or filters to prevent
the entry of flammable materials into ducts. Openings shall be provided to
permit easy inspection and cleaning. System shall be installed and maintained
so that in the event of fire the danger of spread to other parts of the building
is minimized.
(3)
Mechanical ventilating systems shall be installed and
maintained so that the temperature and velocity of the air coming into contact
with occupants does not constitute a health hazard.
(4)
Required mechanical ventilation shall be provided in
accordance with Table II.
Table II Mechanical Ventilation Requirements
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Space
|
Minimum Ventilation
| ||
Shower rooms, locker rooms and dressing rooms
|
6 air changes per hour
| ||
Recreation rooms
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2 air changes per hour
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Lounges, reception rooms, dining rooms and meeting rooms
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4 air changes per hour
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Workshops, service rooms, paint storage rooms and utility service rooms
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1 air change per hour
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Laundry rooms
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2 air changes per hour
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Central kitchens
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4 air changes per hour
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Hoods for cooking equipment in central kitchens
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100 cfm per square foot of hood
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Central dining rooms
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4 air changes per hour
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Garage areas
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Above grade exceeding 1,000 square feet
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4 air changes per hour
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Below grade
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6 air changes per hour
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Passageways, hallways, corridors and stairways
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Above grade
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1/2 air change per hour
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Below grade
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1 air change per hour
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H.
Safety controls. Safety controls shall conform to Section
1004.2e of the Uniform Code.
A.
General.
(1)
Fire-protection equipment, including fire alarm, fire
detecting, watchman, sprinkler, and standpipe systems and portable fire extinguishers,
shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times.
(2)
Sprinkler and standpipe systems shall have an adequate
water supply available at all times.
(3)
Fire Department connections shall be conspicuously identified
and maintained readily accessible for Fire Department use.
B.
Fire alarm and fire detecting systems. Fire alarm and
fire detecting systems shall be suitable for their respective purposes. Equipment
and devices comprising such systems shall be of the approved type and conform
to generally accepted standards.
C.
Sprinkler systems.
(1)
Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good condition,
free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free
of corrosion and paint, and not bent or damaged.
(2)
Unsupervised valves controlling water supply to sprinklers
shall be secured in the open position.
(3)
Supports for piping and equipment shall be structurally
sound.
(4)
Portions of the system subject to freezing shall be appropriately
protected.
(5)
Storage of materials shall not interfere with the effective
discharge of water from the sprinkler heads.
(6)
Water supply for the sprinklers shall be adequate to
effectively extinguish the fire or confine it without spread.
D.
Standpipe systems.
(1)
Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight
against leaks.
(2)
Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation,
dry, and free of deterioration.
(3)
Hose stations shall be conspicuously identified, located
for easy accessibility, and installed to provide for the quick and easy use
of equipment. Cabinets shall have keyless doors.
(4)
Valves in the water supply pipe for the standpipe system
shall be open at all times.
E.
Portable fire extinguishers.
(1)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be of the following
types: approved multipurpose dry chemical type, classified for use on Class
A (combustible), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires;
and approved water type, classified for use on Class A fires. Extinguishers
shall have at least a two-unit rating, in accordance with generally accepted
standards.
(2)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in an
efficient and safe operating condition.
(3)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be in their designated
location and clearly visible, except that they may be located in an enclosure
or recess conspicuously identified as containing a fire extinguisher.
A.
Elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators shall be designed,
installed, and maintained to safely sustain the loads to which they are subject,
to operate properly, and to be free of physical and fire hazards.
B.
Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be
provided with durable signs, in conspicuous locations within such cars, on
which the rated capacity, in pounds, is stated. Signs in passenger elevators
shall also state the total number of passengers permitted, determined by dividing
the rated capacity by 150.
C.
Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for
transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency, in accordance
with generally accepted standards.
D.
Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of rubbish
or other debris.
E.
Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease,
including oily and greasy clothes, rags, and other such materials, and shall
not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance
of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such
rooms.
F.
Safety devices and electrical protective devices shall
be operative at all times, except during tests, inspections, or repairs.