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1 2009 IFC Performing Commercial Fire Inspections Inventory Number: 1424S09 Second Printing; July 2014 Changes HAVE been made- Third Printing: September 2014 Errata has been identified as follows: 1. Page 3, 5 th paragraph should read: Smoke barriers and smoke partitions. Required smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of smoke. and all All openings protected with approved smoke barrier doors or smoke dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA Page 17, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 1 you will be able to do the following: Describe the four types of commercial fire inspections. Identify the occupancy type classification of a building. Identify the classification of each of the five types of construction. Demonstrate effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills during all phases of the commercial fire inspection process. 3. Page 20, Group H Occupancies should read: Hazardous Group H occupancies include, among others, the use of a building or a portion thereof that involves the manufacturing, processing, generation or storage of materials that constitute a physical or health hazard in quantities in excess of those found in Tables (1) and (2) of the 2009 IFC. 4. Page 21, R-2 and R-3 under Group R Occupancies should read: R-2: Residential occupancies with three or more dwelling units where occupancy is primarily permanent include including apartment houses, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, monasteries and convents. Also included are nontransient hotels, motels and vacation timeshares. R-3: Buildings containing one or two dwelling units. This will include townhouses as defined in the International Residential Code (IRC ), and all institutional facilities with five or less residents are Group R Page 21, Group S Occupancies should read:storage Group S occupancies include, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous high hazard occupancy. 6. Page 21, Group U Occupancies should read: Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures that are not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy. Group U must include includes, but is not be limited to, the following: agricultural buildings, barns, carports, fences over 6 feet (1829 mm) high,

2 grain silos accessory to a residential occupancy, retaining walls, stables, tanks, towers, livestock shelters, private garages, greenhouses and sheds. 7. Page 29, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 2 you will be able to do the following: Perform the common steps in the commercial fire inspection process. 8. Page 34, Step 5.3 should read: Step 5.3: Agree on a time line for completion of repairs and a line time for reinspection. 9. Page 37, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 3 you will be able to do the following: 10. Page 37, Sections 315 and under Code Requirements should read: 315 Storage of Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage Commercial Hood Fire Protection Cooking Systems 11. Page 39, bottom of page below Step 5.3 should read: Dry Cleaning Operations 12. Page 41, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 4 you will be able to complete the following duties: 13. Page 41, Section 509 under Code Requirements should read: 509 Fire Department Access to Equipment Fire Protection Equipment Identification and Access 14. Page 42, 2 nd bullet under Step 2.1 should read: Group B, F and M buildings having an occupant load > >500 persons or > >100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge 15. Page 44, Table should be deleted and Table from the 2009 IFC should be inserted. 16. Page 46, Step 7 should read: Step 7: Verify Fire Department Access to Protection Equipment is Identified and Accessible (Section ) 17. Page 46, Steps should read: Step 8.1: Verify elevators recall to the primary floor when elevator lobby smoke detectors are activated. Elevators with a travel distance of at least 25 feet (usually three floors) above or below the main floor are required to be equipped with a system that automatically returns the elevator car to the primary level upon activation by a key in the lobby or by a smoke detector in the elevator lobby. This is known as Phase I: Emergency

3 Recall Operation. New elevators meeting the above distance requirements are also required to be equipped with the emergency recall operation feature plus a system by which fire fighters can operate the elevator car from within, during an emergency. This is known as Phase II: Emergency In-car Operation. Verify that all keys needed for the proper operation of emergency service elevators and hoistway access keys are kept on the premises in an approved location. Step 8.2: Test elevators equipped with fire fighter mode features to confirm operation. Newer elevators meeting the above distance requirements are also required to be equipped with the emergency recall operation feature plus a system by which fire fighters can operate the elevator car from within, during an emergency. This is known as Phase II: Emergency In-car Operation. Step 8.3: Verify that all keys needed for the proper operation of emergency service elevators and hoistway access keys are kept on the premises in an approved location. 18. Page 51, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 5 you will be able to do the following: 19. Page 54, Step 4.3 should read: Step 4.3: Examine illumination of egress pathway. For buildings built before the 2009 IBC, check that illumination for the egress way is automatically provided from an emergency system in the event of a power failure: Group A where there are 50 or more than 50 occupants, or 300 or more than 300 when used exclusively as a place of worship. Group B where the building is three or more stories tall, there are 100 or more than 100 occupants above or below the exit discharge, or where there are 1,000 or more occupants. Group E in interior stairs, corridors, windowless areas with student occupancy, shops and laboratories. Group F where there are more than 100 occupants. Group I. Group M buildings larger than 3,000 square feet or larger. Groups R-1, R-2 and R Page 54, Step 5.2 should read: Step 5.2: Check that doors swing in the direction of egress travel if the occupant load is more that 50 or more. 21. Page 55, Step 7.1 should read: Step 7.1: Verify, based on the occupant load, that the minimum number of exits are available as listed in Table and of the 2009 IFC. 22. Page 55, revise the title for Table as follows: TABLE SPACES WITH ONE MEANS OF EGRESS EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY 23. Page 56, revise notation in Figure 14 to read as follows: Width per

4 24. Page 57, Step 10 items should read: Step : Check obstructions to egress. Items such as storage in the corridor, difficulty opening exit doors or exit access doors, visible obstruction of exit signs, handrails on stairs and ramps. Step : Check stairways in existing buildings and verify that floor number markings are provided on the same basis as new stairs. This enables the fire department to promptly respond to the correct floor in the event of an emergency, as well as makes occupants aware of their egress progress under adverse conditions. 25. Page 59, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 6 you will be able to do the following tasks: 26. Page 62, Step 5.4 should read: Step 5.4: Verify that an extinguisher weighing less than 40 pounds (18 Kg) or less is installed so that its top is no more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor. 27. Page 65, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 7 you will be able to do the tasks that follow: 28. Page 69, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 8 you will be able to do the following: 29. Page 75, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 9 you will be able to do the following: 30. Page 75, Code Requirements should read: The following 2009 IFC code sections apply to a general inspection of hazardous materials fire-resistance-rated construction and flammable decorations in a commercial building: 703 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction 704 Floor Openings and Shafts 803 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish and Trim in Existing Buildings 806 Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing Buildings 807 Decorations and Trim Decorative Materials Other Than Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing Buildings 31. Page 76, Step 1.5 should read: Step 1.5: Inspect vertical openings in existing buildings. Interior vertical openings, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories in a building shall be enclosed or protected as specified in Section through In general, vertical openings penetrating more than one floor must be protected in a fire-resistance-rated shaft. Section provides methods to protect these existing openings. Table is The provisions in Section are only applicable to existing buildings, because the requirements for vertical openings in new structures (in the IBC) exceed the requirements in the IFC.

5 Complying with the current regulations in the IBC may present an impractical solution; therefore the intent of the IFC requirements is to bring the existing vertical opening up to a level of increased safety. 32. Page 77, Step 4.1 should read: Step 4.1: Check that the amount of combustible decorative material does not exceed 10 percent of the specified wall or ceiling area to which it is attached. See exception for A occupancies that are equipped with sprinklers in accordance with Section Page 81, Objectives should read: After completing Chapter Module 10 you will be able to do the following: 34. Page 82, Laws, Codes and Ordinances should read: During the course of a governing body s existence many laws, codes and ordinances are passed. In some cases, there are amendments made to a recently passed code. It is important for the inspector to review ALL documents that may pertain to a situation. Even more important is to gather the applicable legal documents into one area of the inspector s office so the research is documents are at hand when a violation or other situation needs to be resolved or defended. During publication of the IFC, errors occur in the process. When these items are identified, they are published and made available as errata. Errata to the International Codes is available at Revisions to the Appendix 35. Page 85, page numbers listed in the ToC for the Appendix are incorrect and need to be revised as follows: Assembly, page 86; Business, page 91; Educational, page 95; Factory, page 100; High Hazard, page 104; Institutional, page 108; Mercantile, page 113; Residential, page 117; Storage, page 122; Utility and Miscellaneous, page Page 86, #12.Hoods, grease removal devices, fans and ducts are clean and records available. And #9. Emergency evacuation drills have been conducted quarterly by all employees and records have been maintained. 37. Page 89, #6. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type. And #17. Installed panic hardware is rated to unlatch with a maximum of 15 pound force applied to the bar and can be set in motion with 30 pounds of force. And #19. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors 38. Page 90, 703.1, , Table #8. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly.

6 39. Page 91, #12 Hoods, grease removal devices, fans and ducts are clean and records available. And #5. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan has been prepared and is maintained, when required. 40. Page 92, Examine Fire Protection Systems, continued should be moved under subtask at the top of the page. 41. Page 93, Examine Electrical Systems, continued: should be moved to under the subtask at the top of the page. And Table #2. Doors swing in the direction of egress travel if occupant load is more than 50 and if the building has one exit, is the maximum travel distance to an exit is less than 75 feet. 42. Page 94, #14. Installed panic hardware will unlatch with a maximum of 15 pound force applied to the bar and can be set in motion with 30 pounds of force. And #16. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors. And 703.1, , Table #6. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly. 43. Page 95, #11. Hoods, grease removal devices, fans and ducts are clean and records available. And #8. Emergency evacuation drills have been conducted monthly by all employees and records have been maintained. 44. Page 97, #22. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved. 45. Page 98, #6. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type. And #18. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors. 46. Page 99, 703.1, , Table #8. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly. 47. Page 102, #4. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type. 48. Page 103, #15. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors. And 703.1, , Table #6. Fireresistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly. 49. Page 104, , #6. Emergency evacuation drills have been conducted quarterly by all employees and the emergency response team as required, and records have been maintained.

7 50. Page 105, #14. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved. And #16. An automatic fire sprinkler system is present. And #6. Extension cords are plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter. 51. Page 106, #7. Any extension cord only serves one portable appliance unless an approved multiplug extension cord is used. 52. Page 107, #13. Exit passageways are of sufficient width for occupant load , #14. Installed panic hardware is rated to unlatch with a maximum of 15 pound force applied to the bar and can be set in motion with 30 pounds of force #15. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors # 17. Access-controlled entrance egress doors properly identified, installed correctly and have a manual unlocking device. 53. Page 108, #12. Hoods, grease removal devices, fans and ducts are clean and records available #6. Emergency evacuation drills have been conducted quarterly by all employees and records have been maintained. 54. Page 110, #22. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved #7. Any extension cord only serves one portable appliance unless an approved multiplug extension cord is used. 55. Page 111, #4. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type #14. Installed panic hardware is rated to unlatch with a maximum of 15 pounds force applied to the bar and can be set in motion with 30 pounds of force #16. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors. Table #20. Occupancies of Groups I-1 and I-3 have a 1-hour rated corridor. 56. Page 112, 703.1, Table #8. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies in Groups I-1 and I-3 are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly #9. Wastebaskets and other waste containers are of proper type in Groups I-2 and I Page 114, #14. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved #6. Extension cords are plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter. 58. Page 115, #2. Egress doors are readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. 59. Page 116, #12. Installed panic hardware is rated to unlatch with a maximum of 15 pound force applied to the bar and can be set in motion with 30 pounds of force #14. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not installed on exit doors #17. Aisles are maintained at a minimum of 36

8 inches , , Table #7. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly. 60. Page 117, #6. Emergency evacuation drills, including a complete evacuation, have been conducted quarterly by all employees and records have been maintained for Group R-1 and R4 occupancies and R-2 college buildings. 61. Page 118, #14. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved #17. A fire alarm is present in a Group R1 occupancy hotel/motel with more than three two stories and 20 guestrooms #18. A fire alarm is present in a Group R1 occupancy boarding/rooming house #20. A fire alarm is present in a Group R4 occupancy residential/assistive living facility with more than two stories. 62. Page 119, #5. Extension and flexible cords are not affixed to the structure, extended through walls, ceilings or floors. 63. Page 120, #5. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type. 64. Page 121, 703.1, , Table , #8. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies or doors are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the manufacturer. 65. Page 123, #14. A 3-foot clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved #7. Any extension cord only serves one portable appliance unless an approved multiplug extension cord is used. 66. Page 124, #3. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type. 67. Page 125, 703.1, , Table , #6. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly 68. Page 126, #7. Any extension cord only serves one portable appliance unless an approved multiplug extension cord is used. 69. Page 130, Answer to #3 Practice activity Pages Combustible Noncombustible Protected Unprotected Type IA X X Type IIB X X Type IIIA X X Type IV X X Type VB X X

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