Title 17F Construction Standards
Chapter 17F.020 Alternative Methods and Materials for Mixed-use Residential Buildings
Section 17F.020.080 Requirements during Construction
International Fire Code chapter 33, Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition, requires approval of safety precautions during construction. These precautions shall include the following for mixed-use residential buildings being constructed in accordance with the provisions of this title:
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To minimize the size of fire and control radiant heat that could threaten buildings in close proximity:
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assure that apparatus set-up areas are available to direct master streams on exposures in the event of a fire. Access to all exterior exposures shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet from the fire truck setup locations;
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activate sprinklers as soon as practical.
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To control fire spread to other buildings, horizontal openings within twenty feet of other buildings will be provided with a minimum of three-quarter-inch plywood; these openings may remain open during work hours, but are required to be closed after hours. Care shall be taken to use appropriate materials and/or weather protection considering the stage of exposure to the weather.
Date Passed: Monday, May 23, 2016
Effective Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016
ORD C35389 Section 1
