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Title 12 - CONSTRUCTION CODES SUPPLEMENT OF 2017Subtitle 12-J - EXISTING BUILDING CODE SUPPLEMENT OF 2017
Chapter 12-J8 - ALTERATIONS LEVEL 2
Rule 12-J804 - FIRE PROTECTION

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-J804

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Rule 12-J804 - FIRE PROTECTION

Strike Section 804.3 of the International Existing Building Code in its entirety and insert new Section 804.3 in the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows:

804.3

Standpipes. Where the work area includes exits or corridors located more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above or below the lowest level of fire department access, a standpipe system shall be provided. Standpipes shall have an approved fire department connection with hose connections at each floor level above or below the lowest level of fire department access. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code

Exceptions:

1. Installation of a manual, wet standpipe system is permitted to achieve compliance with this section.
2. The interconnection of multiple standpipe risers shall not be required.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-J804

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5679 (5/29/2020)