B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire-flow
requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be in accordance with NFPA 1142 as referenced in the appendix.
This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings.
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B101.1.1 This standard shall be used to provide minimum planning,
construction, maintenance, education, and management elements for
the protection of life and property.
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B101.1.2 In applying this appendix, Fire Department fire-flow
capabilities will be determined to identify areas and sites requiring
additional on-site water supplies for the protection of life and property.
When the total fire flow of the project exceeds the present capabilities
of the initial responding Fire Department, additional capacity must
be available on site to meet the required fire flow.
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