2018-virginia-statewide-fire-prevention-code

2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Effective July 1, 2021 20210706 PREFACE Introduction The Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) is a state regulation promulgated by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development in cooperation with the Virginia Fire Services Board, both Governor-appointed boards, for the purpose of establishing statewide standards to safeguard life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion arising from the improper maintenance of life safety and fire prevention and protection materials, devices, systems and structures and the unsafe storage handling, and use of substances, materials and devices, including fireworks, explosives and blasting agents, wherever located The provisions of the SFPC are based on a nationally recognized model code published by the International Code Council, Inc and fire protection and prevention standards published by the National Fire Protection Association Such code and standards are made part of the SFPC through a regulatory process known as incorporation by reference The SFPC also contains administrative provisions governing the use of the model code and standards and establishing requirements for the enforcement of the code by the local and state enforcing agencies In keeping with the designations of the SFPC used previously, since the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code is incorporated by reference into this version of the SFPC, it is known as the 2018 edition of the SFPC Arrangement The SFPC is part of the Virginia Administrative Code (VAC), the official compilation of state regulations published under the authority and guidance of the Virginia Code Commission Due to the difference in the section numbering system between the VAC and the model code incorporated by reference into the SFPC, the SFPC utilizes a dual section numbering system In the SFPC, the VAC section numbers are listed first, followed by a section number matching the model code system In this printing of the SFPC, the VAC section numbers are omitted and only the model code numbering system is utilized The version of the SFPC containing both the VAC section numbers and the model code numbering can be accessed through Virginia’s Legislative Information System (LIS) here: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title13/agency5/ Codes Purchased from ICC The 2018 edition of the SFPC is being made available in pamphlet form as in past editions of the SFPC In the state pamphlet version, a single line is placed in the margin to delineate changes between the 2015 edition of the SFPC and the 2018 edition of the SFPC In addition to the pamphlet form of the SFPC published by DHCD, the International Code Council (ICC) publishes a version of the SFPC In the ICC published version, marginal markings are provided to distinguish between text which is part of the International Codes and text which is part of the state regulation Double vertical lines in the margins within the body of the code indicate state amendments to the International Code As in the standard printings of the International Codes, a single vertical line in the margins within the body of the code indicates a technical change from the previous edition of the International Codes Technical Assistance DHCD, the State Fire Marshal’s Central and Regional Offices and local enforcing agencies may be contacted for further information concerning the SFPC Contact information for DHCD and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is below Additional contact information, including the regional State Fire Marshal’s Offices, is available at the websites VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE i DHCD, Division of Building and Fire Regulation State Building Codes Office 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Phone: (804) 371-7150 Email: sbco@dhcd.virginia.gov Website: www.dhcd.virginia.gov/codes ii Virginia Department of Fire Programs State Fire Marshal’s Office 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, Virginia 23059 Phone: (804) 371-0220 Email: statefiremarshal@vdfp.virginia.gov Website: www.vafire.com VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE PREVIOUS ADOPTIONS and AMENDMENTS of the USBC and SFPC The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) was first adopted in 1973 by the State Board of Housing Responsibility for the USBC passed to the State Board of Housing and Community Development on July 1, 1978 The Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code was first adopted by the Board of Housing and Community Development on March 1, 1988 The initial adoption and subsequent amendments by these Boards are indicated below: iii1973 Edition  Effective date: September 1, 1973  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Administrative Amendments, 1973 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1970, with 1972 Accumulative Supplement o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1971 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1970, with 1972 Accumulative Supplement o NFPA National Electrical Code/1971 o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1971 1974 Accumulative Supplement  Effective date: April 1, 1974  Title: 1974 Accumulative Supplement to Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1970, with 1972 Accumulative Supplement o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1971 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1970, with 1972 Accumulative Supplement o NFPA National Electrical Code/1971 1975 Accumulative Supplement  Effective date: February 7, 1976  Title: 1975 Accumulative Supplement to Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1975 o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1975 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1975 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1975 o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1975 1978 Accumulative Supplement  Effective date: August 1, 1978  Title: 1978 Accumulative Supplement to Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1978 o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1978 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1978 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1978 o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1975 1978 Accumulative Supplement (First Amendment)  Effective date: January 1, 1981 o NOTE: The 1978 Accumulative Supplement to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code was continued, but with a few changes to the previously referenced BOCA Basic Building Code/1978 1981 Edition  Effective date: July 16, 1982  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 1981 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1981 o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1981 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1981 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1981 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE iii o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1979 with 1980 Amendments 1981 Edition (First Amendment)  Effective date: June 20, 1984  Title: Sections 515.4 and 515.5 of Article of the 1981 Edition, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code 1984 Edition  Effective date: April 1, 1986  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1984 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1984 o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1984 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1984 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1984 o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1983 with 1984 Amendments 1987 Edition  Effective date: March 1, 1988  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1987 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA Basic Building Code/1987 o BOCA Basic Mechanical Code/1987 o BOCA Basic Plumbing Code/1987 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1987 o One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1986 with 1987 Amendments  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 1987 Edition  Major reference standard: o BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1987 1987 Edition (First Amendment)  Effective date: March 1, 1989  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1987 Edition  Major reference standards: Same as 1987 Edition 1987 Edition (Second Amendment)  Effective date: March 1, 1990  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1987 Edition  Major reference standards: Same as 1987 Edition 1987 Edition (Third Amendment)  Effective date: October 1, 1990  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1987 Edition  Major reference standards: Same as 1987 Edition 1990 Edition  Effective date: March 1, 1991  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I - New Construction Code, 1990 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA National Building Code/1990 o BOCA National Mechanical Code/1990 o BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1990 o CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1989 with 1990 Amendments  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 1990 Edition  Major reference standard: o BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1990 1990 Edition (First Amendment)  Effective date: November 1, 1991  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I -New Construction Code, 1990 Edition - First Amendment iv VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE  Major reference standards: Same as 1990 Edition 1990 Edition (Third Amendment)  Effective date: March 1, 1993  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I -New Construction Code, 1990 Edition - Third Amendment  Major reference standards: Same as 1990 Edition 1993 Edition  Effective date: April 1, 1994  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume I -New Construction Code, 1993 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA National Building Code/1993 o BOCA National Mechanical Code/1993 o BOCA National Plumbing Code/1993 o BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1993 o NFPA National Electrical Code/1993 o CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1992 with 1993 Amendments  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 1993 Edition  Major reference standard: o BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1993 1996 Edition  Effective date: April 15, 1997 with minor revision August 20, 1997  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 1996 Edition  Major reference standards: o BOCA National Building Code/1996 o International Mechanical Code/1996 o International Plumbing Code/1995 with 1996 Supplement o NFPA National Electrical Code/1996 o CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code/1995  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 1996 Edition  Major reference standard: o BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1996 1996 Edition w/2000 Amendments  Effective date: September 15, 2000  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 1996 Edition with 2000 Amendments  Major reference standards: o Same as 1996 edition except with International Fuel Gas Code 1997 2000 Edition  Effective date: October 1, 2003  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2000 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o International Code Council (ICC) o International Building Code 2000 o International Plumbing Code 2000 o International Mechanical Code 2000 o NFPA National Electrical Code 1999 o International Fuel Gas Code 2000 o International Energy Conservation Code 2000 o International Residential Code (IRC) 2000  NOTE: An amendment addressing the fire separation distance between dwellings under the IRC became effective on September 9, 2004  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2000 Edition  Major reference standard: o ICC International Fire Code 2000 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE v 2003 Edition  Effective date: November 16, 2005  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2003 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o International Code Council (ICC) o ICC International Building Code 2003 o ICC International Plumbing Code 2003 o ICC International Mechanical Code 2003 o NFPA National Electrical Code 2005 o ICC International Fuel Gas Code 2003 o ICC International Energy Conservation Code 2003 o ICC International Residential Code (IRC) 2003  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2003 Edition  Major reference standard: o ICC International Fire Code 2003 2006 Edition  Effective date: May 1, 2008  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2006 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o ICC International Building Code 2006 o ICC International Plumbing Code 2006 o ICC International Mechanical Code 2006 o NFPA National Electrical Code 2005 o ICC International Fuel Gas Code 2006 o ICC International Residential Code 2006  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2006 Edition  Major reference standard: o ICC International Fire Code 2006 2009 Edition  Effective Date: March 1, 2011  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2009 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o ICC International Building Code 2009 o ICC International Plumbing Code 2009 o ICC International Mechanical Code 2009 o NFPA National Electrical Code 2008 o ICC International Fuel Gas Code 2009 o ICC International Residential Code 2009  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2009 Edition  Major reference standard: o ICC International Fire Code 2009 2012 Edition  Effective Date: July 14, 2014  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2012 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o ICC International Building Code 2012 o ICC International Plumbing Code 2012 o ICC International Mechanical Code 2012 o NFPA National Electric Code 2011 o ICC International Fuel Gas Code 2012 o ICC International Residential Code 2012  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2012 Edition  Major reference standard: vi VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE o ICC International Fire Code 2012 2015 Edition  Effective Date: September 4, 2018  Title: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code “USBC” (2015 Edition)  Major referenced standards: o ICC International Building Code 2015 o ICC International Plumbing Code 2015 o ICC International Mechanical Code 2015 o NFPA National Electric Code 2014 o ICC International Fuel Gas Code 2015 o ICC International Residential Code 2015 o Effective Date: October 16, 2018  Title: Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2015 Edition  Major reference standard: o ICC International Fire Code 2015 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE vii CHAPTER 62 ORGANIC PEROXIDES Change Section 6201.2 to read: 6201.2 Permits Permits shall be required for organic peroxides as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Sections 6203.1 and 6203.1.1 to read: 6203.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6201, and 6203 6203.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy The indoor storage and use of organic peroxides shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 6203.1.1.1 through 6203.1.1.4 Change Sections 6203.1.1.1 and 6203.1.1.3 to read: 6203.1.1.1 Group A, E, I, or U occupancies Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, in Group A, E, I, or U occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following: Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with Section 5003.8.7 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6203.1.1.3 Group B, F, M, or S occupancies Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices or retail sales areas of Group B, F, M, or S occupancies Change Section 6203.1.1.4 to read: 6203.1.1.4 Classrooms Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, in classrooms in Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following: Unclassified detonable and Class organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with Section 5003.8.7 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage Change Sections 6203.2 and 6204.1.1 to read: 6203.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code 6204.1.1 Detached storage Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, storage of organic peroxides shall be in detached buildings when required by Section 5003.8.2 Change the Title of Table 6204.1.2 to: VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 259 ORGANIC PEROXIDES Table 6204.1.2 ORGANIC PEROXIDES-DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES FROM OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS Change Section 6204.1.2 through 6204.1.6 to read: 6204.1.2 Distance from detached buildings to exposures Detached storage buildings for Classes I, II, III, IV and V organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with the applicable building code and maintain separation distances from exposures in accordance with Table 6304.1.2 Detached buildings containing quantities of unclassified detonable organic peroxides in excess of those set forth in Table 5003.8.2, shall be located in accordance with the applicable building code and maintain separation distances from exposures in accordance with Table 5604.5.2(1) 6204.1.3 Liquid-tight floor Liquid-tight floors shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code 6204.1.4 Electrical wiring and equipment Electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic peroxides shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter and remain as classified in accordance with the applicable building code 6204.1.5 Smoke detection Smoke detection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the Chapter 6204.1.6 Maximum quantities Maximum allowable quantities per building in a mixed occupancy building or detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts set forth by the applicable building code Change Sections 6204.1.10 and 6204.1.11 to read: 6204.1.10 Explosion control Explosion control for indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing unclassified detonable and Class organic peroxides shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6204.1.11 Standby power Standby power for storage areas of Class and unclassified detonable organic peroxide shall be maintained in accordance with Section 1203 Delete Section 6204.1.11.1 Change Section 6204.2.3 to read: 6204.2.3 Maximum quantities Maximum quantities of organic peroxides in outdoor storage shall be in accordance with Table 6204.1.2 Change Section 6204.2.5 to read: 6204.2.5 Separation In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.9.8, outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides in amounts exceeding those specified in Table 5003.12 shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15,240 mm) from other hazardous material storage 260 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE CHAPTER 63 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS Change Section 6301.2 to read: 6301.2 Permits Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Section 6303.1 to read: 6303.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of oxidizing materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6301, and 6303 Oxidizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 Change Sections 6303.1.1 and 6303.1.1.1 to read: 6303.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy The indoor storage and use of oxidizing materials shall be in accordance with Sections 6303.1.1.1 through 6303.1.1.3 6303.1.1.1 Class liquid and solid oxidizers The storage and use of Class liquid and solid oxidizers shall comply with Sections 6303.1.1.1.1 through 6303.1.1.1.4 Change Section 6303.1.1.1.1 to read: 6303.1.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, in Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of Class liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in accordance with the following: Class liquid and solid oxidizers shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with Section 5003.8.7 The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage Change Sections 6303.1.1.2 and 6303.1.1.3 to read: 6303.1.1.2 Class liquid and solid oxidizers Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, a maximum of 200 pounds (91 kg) of solid or 20 gallons (76 L) of liquid Class oxidizer is allowed in Group I occupancies when such materials are necessary for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment The oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in an approved manner 6303.1.1.3 Oxidizing gases Except for cylinders of nonliquefied compressed gases not exceeding a capacity of 250 cubic feet (7 m3) or liquefied compressed gases not exceeding a capacity of 46 pounds (21 kg) each used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Group A, E, I, or R occupancies or in offices in Group B occupancies The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area listed in the applicable building code Medical gas systems and medical gas supply cylinders shall also be in accordance with Section 5306 Change Section 6303.1.2 to read: VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 261 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 6303.1.2 Emergency shutoff Compressed gas systems conveying oxidizing gases with manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves in accordance with the applicable building code shall be maintained and be accessible to be activated at each point of use and at each source Delete Sections 6303.1.2.1 and 6303.1.2.2 Change Sections 6303.1.3 and 6303.2 to read: 6303.1.3 Ignition source control Ignition sources in areas containing oxidizing gases shall be controlled in accordance with Section 5003.7 6303.2 Class oxidizer storage configuration The outdoor storage configuration of Class I liquid and solid oxidizers shall be as set forth in Table 6303.2, indoor storage shall be in accordance with the applicable building code Change the title of Table 6303.2 to OUTDOOR STORAGE OF CLASS OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS Change Sections 6304.1 through 6304.1.5 to read: 6304.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of oxidizing materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in the applicable building code shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5004 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code 6304.1.1 Explosion control Explosion control for indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class liquid or solid oxidizers shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6304.1.2 Automatic sprinkler system The automatic sprinkler system for oxidizer storage shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6304.1.3 Liquid-tight floor In addition to Section 5004.12, liquid-tight floors of storage areas for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be maintained 6304.1.4 Smoke detection Smoke detection systems shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6304.1.5 Storage conditions The maximum quantity of oxidizers per building in storage buildings shall not exceed those quantities set forth in the applicable building code The storage configuration for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be as set forth in the applicable building code Class oxidizers shall not be stored in basements unless approved by the applicable building code Class and oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in 5003.1, shall be stored on the ground floor only unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code Delete Tables 6304.1.5(1), 6304.1.5(2), and 6304.1.5(3) Change Section 6304.1.8 to read: 6304.1.8 Detached storage Storage of liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in detached buildings where required by the applicable building code Change Section 6304.2.2 and change the title of Tables 6304.2.2(1), 6304.2.2(2), and 6304.2.2(3) to read: 6304.2.2 Storage configuration for liquid and solid oxidizers Storage configuration for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be maintained in accordance with Table 6303.2 and Tables 6304.2.2(1) through 6304.2.2(3) and comply with the applicable building code Table 6304.2.2(1) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF CLASS OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS Table 6304.2.2(2) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF CLASS OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS Table 6304.2.2(3) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF CLASS OXIDIZER LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS 262 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS Change Sections 6305.1 and 6306.4 to read: 6305.1 Scope The use of oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1.1 or Table 5003.1.1(3) shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5005 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code Oxidizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 6306.4 Maximum aggregate quantity The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in storage and in use in each dwelling unit shall be 31.6 gallons (120 L) Exceptions: The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in Group I-4 occupancies shall be limited by the maximum allowable quantity set forth in the applicable building code Where individual sleeping rooms are separated from the remainder of the dwelling unit by fire-resistant rated assemblies constructed in accordance with the applicable building code, the maximum aggregate quantity per dwelling unit shall be increased to allow a maximum of 31.6 gallons (120 L) of liquid oxygen per sleeping room VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 263 CHAPTER 64 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS Change Section 6401.2 to read: 6401.2 Permits Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Sections 6403.1 and 6403.1.1 to read: 6403.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of pyrophoric materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6401, and 6403 6403.1.1 Emergency shutoff Manual or automatic emergency shutoff valves for compressed gas systems conveying pyrophoric gases shall be maintained and be accessible to be activated at each point of use and at each source in accordance with the applicable building code Delete Sections 6403.1.1.1, 6403.1.1.2, and change Section 6403.2 6403.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of pyrophoric materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code Change Sections 6404.1 and 6404.1.1 to read: 6404.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of pyrophoric materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in the applicable building code, shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5004 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code The storage of silane gas and gas mixtures with a silane concentration of 1.37% or more by volume, shall be maintained in accordance with CGA G-13 6404.1.1 Liquid-tight floor In addition to the requirements of Section 5004.12, liquid-tight floors shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code Change Sections 6404.1.2, 6404.1.3, 6404.1.4, and 6404.2.2 to read: 6404.1.2 Pyrophoric solids and liquids Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, storage of pyrophoric solids and liquids shall be limited to the following: A maximum area of 100 square feet (9.3 m2) per pile Storage shall not exceed feet (1524 mm) in height Individual containers shall not be stacked Aisles between storage piles shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) in width Individual tanks or containers shall not exceed 500 gallons (1893 L) in capacity 6404.1.3 Pyrophoric gases Storage of pyrophoric gases shall be in detached buildings when required by the applicable building code 6404.1.4 Separation from incompatible materials In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.9.8, indoor storage of pyrophoric materials shall be isolated from incompatible hazardous materials in accordance with the applicable building code Fire-resistance rated construction and openings shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter Exception: Storage in approved hazardous materials storage cabinets constructed in accordance with Section 5003.8.7 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 265 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS 6404.2.2 Weather protection Automatic fire-extinguishing systems for overhead sheltering of outdoor storage areas of pyrophoric materials shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter Change Section 6405.2 to read: 6405.2 Weather protection Automatic fire-extinguishing system for overhead sheltering of outdoor use areas of pyrophoric materials shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 266 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE CHAPTER 65 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS Change Section 6501.2 to read: 6501.2 Permits Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Sections 6504.1.1 and 6504.1.3 to read: 6504.1.1 Storage of incoming material Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, where raw material in excess of 25 pounds (11 kg) is received in a building or fire area, it shall be stored in an approved vented cabinet or approved vented vault equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the applicable building code 6504.1.3 Storage of additional material Raw material in excess of that allowed by Section 6504.1.2 shall remain stored in vented vaults or other arrangement approved in accordance with the applicable building code Change Sections 6504.1 and 6504.2 to read: 6504.1 Raw material Raw cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material in a Group F building shall be stored and handled in accordance with Sections 6504.1.1 through 6504.1.7 6504.2 Fire protection Unless otherwise permitted by the applicable building code, buildings or portions thereof used for the manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall maintain an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the applicable NFPA 13 standard and the applicable building code VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 267 CHAPTER 66 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS Change Section 6601.2 to read: 6601.2 Permits Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Sections 6603.1 and 6603.1.1 to read: 6603.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area Quantities of unstable (reactive) materials not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area shall be in accordance with Sections 6603.1.1 through 6603.1.2.5 6603.1.1 General The storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6601, and 6603 Change Section 6603.1.2 to read: 6603.1.2 Limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy The indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 6603.1.2.1 through 6603.1.2.5 and comply with the applicable building code Change Sections 6603.1.2.1 and 6604.1 to read: 6603.1.2.1 Group A, E, I, or U occupancies Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, in Group A, E, I, or U occupancies, any amount of Classes and unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in accordance with the following: Class and unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in hazardous material storage cabinets complying with Section 5003.8.7 The hazardous material storage cabinets shall not contain other storage 6604.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5004 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code In addition, Class and unstable (reactive) detonable materials shall be stored in accordance with the applicable building code requirements for explosives Change Section 6604.1.1 to read: 6604.1.1 Detached storage Storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be maintained in detached buildings when required by the applicable building code Change Sections 6604.1.2, 6604.1.3, and 6604.1.5 to read: 6604.1.2 Explosion control Explosion control for indoor storage rooms, areas, and buildings containing Class or unstable (reactive) materials shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6604.1.3 Liquid-tight floor Liquid-tight floors of storage areas shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code 6604.1.5 Location in building Unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored in basements unless approved VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 269 CHAPTER 67 WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS Change Section 6701.2 to read: 6701.2 Permits Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2 Change Section 6703.1 to read: 6703.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of water reactive solids and liquids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6701, and 6703 Change Section 6703.2 to read: 6703.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area The storage and use of waterreactive solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code Change Section 6704.1 to read: 6704.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of water-reactive solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in the applicable building code shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5004 and this chapter and comply with the applicable building code Change Section 6704.1.1 to read: 6704.1.1 Detached storage The storage of water-reactive solids and liquids shall be in detached buildings where required by the applicable building code Change Section 6704.1.2 to read: 6704.1.2 Liquid-tight floor In addition to the provisions of Section 5004.12, liquid-tight floors in storage areas for water reactive solids and liquids shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code Change Section 6704.1.3 to read: 6704.1.3 Waterproof room Rooms or areas used for the storage of water-reactive solids and liquids shall be maintained in a manner which resists the penetration of water in accordance with the applicable building code Change Section 6704.1.5 to read: 6704.1.5 Storage configuration Water-reactive solids and liquids stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14 m3) shall be maintained separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14 m3) unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than the height of the pile or feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater Exception: Water-reactive solids and liquids stored in tanks VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 271 WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS Class water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements unless such materials are stored in closed water-tight containers or tanks Class water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements Class or water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored with flammable liquids Change Section 6704.1.6 to read: 6704.1.6 Explosion control Explosion control for indoor storage rooms, areas, and buildings containing Class or water-reactive solids and liquids shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter Change Section 6704.2.5 to read: 6704.2.5 Containment Secondary containment shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 5004.2.2 272 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS Change the referenced standards as follows (standards not shown remain the same): Standard reference number Title Referenced in code section number CGA C-6 (2001) Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders 6106.4 NA3178 Smokeless Powder for Small Arms 202 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE 273